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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 Grip heating ....47 the end of this Rider's Manual if Seat heating .
  • Page 5 Tyre pressure monitoring Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad Service . . . 144 RDC ......82 components .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely Electronic Suspension If your BMW was supplied with Adjustment rule out errors and omissions. equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that Electronic Suspension this Rider's Manual, you will no claims can be entertained on Adjustment.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight beam-throw ad- justment ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front On-board socket (OE/OA) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension adjustable shift lever Engine oil level indicator Power socket ( Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( with seat heating Control for rear-seat heat- ing (underneath rear seat) Tank rucksack adapter Fuel filler neck ( Clutch-fluid reservoir electrically adjustable wind- screen ( Storage compartment Engine-oil filler neck...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Front-seat height adjust- ment ( Battery ( 118) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 100) Rider's Manual Toolkit Helmet holder ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Operation of the audio sys- tem (OE, see separate in- structions for use) High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise-control sys- Cruise control system con- trol ( Hazard warning flashers Windscreen control Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn With Electronic Suspen-...
  • Page 19 10 Selecting readings (...

  • Page 20: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control with seat heating Front seat heating control Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Warning and telltale lights Multifunction display Rev. counter Anti-theft alarm telltale light (OE, see separate instruc- tions for use) Operation of the clock Adjust the dimmer 44). Control for the odometer Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting)

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....22 Warning and telltale lights ... 23 Telltale light of cruise control ..23 Service-due indicator .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The height of the column indicates the quantity of fuel left in the tank. Warnings ( - with audio system (OE) Audio-system readings Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. The height of the column indicates engine tempera- ture. with seat heating Seat-heating indicator Clock (...

  • Page 25: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale 10 Trip meter ( General warning light, in combination with warnings with on-board com- lights in the display ( puter On-board computer read- The ABS symbol might dif- ings ( fer, depending on the spe- with tyre pressure monit- cifics of national regulations.

  • Page 26: Service-Due Indicator

    1 is shown briefly consult a specialist workshop, serviced at a date in advance after the Pre-Ride Check com- preferably an authorised BMW of the forecast due date. If the pletes. In this example the read- Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 27: Ambient Temperature

    The calculated range is only a standstill the heat of the an approximate reading. engine can falsify the ambient- Consequently, BMW Motorrad temperature reading. If the effect recommends that you should not of the engine's heat becomes ex- try to use the full range before...

  • Page 28: Warnings

    30 km/h. red. warning lights and warning sym- bols appear. The status of the The detailed description of BMW 'General' warning light matches Motorrad RDC starts on page the most urgent warning. 82).
  • Page 29 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 31 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Engine-oil level too low ( + "Oil" appear on the display + ambient-tempera- Ice warning ( ture reading flash Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up...
  • Page 32 Warning light Status indicators Meaning The critical pres- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted sure flashes. tolerance ( Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical pres- sure flashes. -- -- "...
  • Page 33 Refuelling ( 73). placed, preferably by an au- gine power might not be avail- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. able. Engine in emergency- Have the fault rectified as Fuel down to reserve operation mode...
  • Page 34 The oil pressure in the lube-oil specialist workshop, preferably Have the fault rectified as system is too low. Stop immedi- an authorised BMW Motorrad quickly as possible by a ately and switch off the engine. dealer. specialist workshop, preferably...
  • Page 35 Possible cause: Possible cause: Replacing parking-light bulb 112). Rear light or brake light bulb de- A combination of the bulb de- Replacing front turn indicator fective. fects described above has oc- bulb ( 115). curred. Replacing brake-light, rear- Replacing brake-light, rear- light and rear-indicator bulbs See the fault descriptions light and rear-indicator bulbs...
  • Page 36 Seek the advice of a specialist not available. workshop, preferably an author- completed You can continue to ride the ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ABS warning light flashes. motorcycle, but make due pro- Ice warning vision for the fact that the ABS Possible cause: function is not available.
  • Page 37 Possible cause: quickly as possible by a with Automatic Stability Control The rider has switched off the specialist workshop, preferably (ASC) ASC system. an authorised BMW Motorrad with Automatic Stability Control dealer. ASC warning light slow- (ASC) flashes. Tyre pressure close...
  • Page 38 Check the tyre for damage and authorised BMW Motorrad Correct the tyre pressure as to ascertain whether the mo- dealer. stated on the inside cover of torcycle can be ridden with the If you are unsure whether the the Rider's Manual.
  • Page 39 Signal transmission an authorised BMW Motorrad Sensor defective or dealer. disrupted system error with tyre pressure monitoring with tyre pressure monitoring Possible cause: (RDC) (RDC) Wireless communication with the RDC sensors has been disrupted. -- -- " " or "...
  • Page 40 Seek the advice of a specialist tional. workshop, preferably an author- A system error has occurred. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist Have the fault rectified by a workshop, preferably an author- specialist workshop, preferably Anti-theft alarm battery ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..40 Clutch ......53 Electronic immobiliser EWS .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Switch off the ignition workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. lock Switching on ignition Keys You receive two master keys and one emergency key. The emer- gency key is small and light so that it can always be kept in a wallet or purse, for example.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    You can obtain replacement/extra for starting until the engine con- keys only through an authorised trol unit has recognised the key BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys as "authorised" for your motor- are part of an integrated security cycle. system, so the dealer is under an...

  • Page 44: Reading

    RANGE Set the clock only when the mo- Hold down the button until the Residual range ( , once torcycle is stationary. minutes number stops flashing. fuel level is down to reserve) This completes the process. with tyre pressure monitoring Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 45 Select the desired tripmeter. with on-board computer without on-board computer Press button 4 to select the reading in display area 2. Press and hold down button 1 The following values can be dis- until the tripmeter reading in Press and hold down button 1 played: display area 3 has reset.

  • Page 46: Multifunction Display

    Lights Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely Press and hold down button 4 Press button 1.

  • Page 47: Turn Indicators

    High-beam headlight and The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after headlight flasher you have ridden for approximately 10 seconds and covered a dis- tance of about 300 m. Immediately after switching off the ignition, push button 1 to the left and hold it in this po- Push switch 1 forward to sition until the parking lights switch on the high-beam...

  • Page 48: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Emergency off switch flashers (kill switch) Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 1 to switch on warning flashers for longer than the hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 49: Grip Heating

    gine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability. Engine switched off The handlebar grips have two- stage heating. Stage two is for Normal operating position heating the grips quickly: it is ad- (run) visable to switch back to stage one as soon as the grips are...

  • Page 50: Seat Heating

    soon as the seat is warm. The length of time to pass without making further changes. heating stage you have selected is indicated by the symbol in the Seat heating multifunction display 2. with seat heating 50 % heating power Front-seat heating Start the engine.

  • Page 51: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    switch back to stage one as soon 100 % heating power as the seat is warm. 2 Switch centred: Heating off. Automatic Stability 3 Switch pushed back: 50 % Control ASC heating power. with Automatic Stability Control 4 Switch pushed forward: (ASC) 100 % heating power.

  • Page 52: Cruise-Control System

    Activating ASC function You also have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in ex- cess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.
  • Page 53 Switching on cruise Cruise control can be used Push button 2 forward and in the speed range from hold it in this position. control 50 km/h to 180 km/h. The motorcycle accelerates steplessly. Telltale light for cruise con- The current speed is main- trol shows.
  • Page 54 Telltale light for cruise-control Telltale light for cruise con- goes out. trol shows. Resuming former cruising Switch off cruise control speed Push button 2 back and hold it in this position. The motorcycle decelerates steplessly. The current speed is main- Slide switch 1 to the left.

  • Page 55: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment Attempting to adjust the The adjusting screw is clutch lever while riding the easier to turn if you push Opening stowage motorcycle can lead to accidents. the clutch lever forward. compartment Do not attempt to adjust the Brakes clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill.

  • Page 56: Shift Mechanism

    Mirrors Shift mechanism Adjust the mirrors Adjusting shift lever Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span between the brake lever and Pivot the mirror to the correct Slacken screw 1. the handlebar grip. position by pressing gently at Turn peg 2 to the desired pos- Turn adjusting screw 1 the edge.

  • Page 57: Spring Preload

    Adjusting spring preload If you want to reduce spring preload, turn the knob in the for rear wheel direction indicated by the LOW Your motorcycle's hand- arrow. ling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the damping characteristic to suit spring preload.

  • Page 58: Damping

    Install the rear seat ( 61). Damping Setting Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the motor- cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload. An uneven surface requires If you want a harder damping There is a risk of injury softer damping than a smooth characteristic, use a screw- by burns if you adjust the...

  • Page 59: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    You have a choice of three load Basic setting of rear-sus- modes with any of three damp- pension damping charac- ing variants selectable for each teristic mode. The detailed description of the Turn the adjusting screw as ESA II Electronic Suspension far as it will go in the direc- Adjustment system is on page tion indicated by the H arrow...

  • Page 60: Tyres

    One-up with luggage You can adjust the damping Always check that the tyre pres- characteristic while the mo- sures are correct. torcycle is on the move. At high road speeds, tyre Two-up (with luggage) To set the load mode, valves installed perpen- repeatedly long-press button 1 dicular to the wheel rim have a The setting shows briefly, then...

  • Page 61: Headlight

    Headlight beam-throw Consult a specialist workshop, 2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold) adjustment preferably an authorised BMW 2.9 bar (two-up and/or with Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid luggage, tyre cold) damaging the plastic lens of the If tyre pressure is too low: light.

  • Page 62: Front And Rear Seats

    with seat heating Turn the knob as far as it Turn the key to unlatch seat will go in the UP direction: lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Disengage the latch and dis- Neutral position. ition while pressing down the connect plug 2.
  • Page 63 Install the front seat that the seat is correctly loc- with seat heating ated. with seat heating Disengage the latch and dis- connect plug 3. Connect plug 3. If you install the seat in the low Remove the front seat and position, check that the seat's place it, upholstered side down, rubber buffers 5 are in the bot-...

  • Page 64: Helmet Holder

    with seat heating The rear seat engages with an audible click. Adjusting seat height Remove the front seat ( 60). Use a plastic-sheathed steel cable to secure the helmet to Connect plug 2. helmet holder 1. Remove seat supporting rod 1 and reinsert it at the desired height.
  • Page 65 way when you hook the helmet into position. Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here. Install the rear seat ( 61).

  • Page 67: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....66 Checklist ......68 Starting .

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    When riding over Make sure that the weight is the year. Your authorised BMW kerbs and similar obstacles, bear uniformly distributed between Motorrad dealer will be glad to in mind that your motorcycle's right and left.
  • Page 69 Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter riding with topcase fitted, as stated on the label inside the Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel topcase. monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating with tank rucksack and damage.

  • Page 70: Checklist

    Risk of overheating Checklist Starting Cooling would be Use the following checklist to Starting engine inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- Switch on the ignition. were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits before you Pre-ride check is performed.
  • Page 71 General warning light shows tery voltage is too low. Recharge ABS self-diagnosis yellow. the battery before you start the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- engine, or use jump leads and a forms self-diagnosis to ensure its CHECK! appears on the dis- donor battery to start.
  • Page 72 (speed at least 5 km/h). ABS warning light flashes. an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC warning light slow- dealer. flashes. Phase 2 ASC self-diagnosis...

  • Page 73: Running In

    Running in Tyres Running-in speeds New tyres have a smooth sur- The first 1000 km face. This must be roughened by While running in the motor- riding in a restrained manner at maximum engine rpm for cycle, vary the throttle opening various heel angles until the tyres short bursts (Odometer and engine-speed range fre-...

  • Page 74: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Riding in the rain or through Switch off the engine. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- puddles of water. vents the front wheel from lock- If the ground is soft or un- After the motorcycle has been ing up.

  • Page 75: Refuelling

    tee that the motorcycle will rest If the ground is soft or un- Fuel attacks plastics, which firmly on the stand. even, there is no guaran- become dull or unsightly. tee that the motorcycle will rest Always check that the ground Wipe off plastic parts immediately under the stand is level and firmly on the stand.

  • Page 76: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    When refuelling after run- Usable fuel capacity ning on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- approx. 25 l wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level. If the Reserve fuel sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel-level read-...
  • Page 77 At the rear, secure the straps The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both and fall on its side. ents. sides and tighten the straps. Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap cannot topple sideways.

  • Page 79: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......78 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....80 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..82 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    ABS has to reduce braking force tance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
  • Page 81 What feedback does the tain circumstances it is possible Within the limits imposed by rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent tegral ABS ensures directional...

  • Page 82: Electronic Engine Management With

    Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW with Automatic Stability Control a gear engaged. Motorrad Integral ABS is always (ASC)
  • Page 83 BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.

  • Page 84: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    30 km/ a corresponding loss of stability. Tyre pressure close to limit of h. The display shows The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- permitted tolerance. each tyre until the tyre-pressure able to control a situation of this...

  • Page 85: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Temperature the pressures shown by the Electronic Suspension multifunction display. compensation Adjustment ESA II Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation With Electronic Suspension sensitive variable: pressure in- Adjustment (ESA II) Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- Suspension adjustments...
  • Page 86 rate to increase. The maximum The combination of spring mount, suspension and spring spring rate is achieved when the rate ensure that the suspension sleeve completely encloses the plastic element and rests on the geometry is always perfectly adjusted. steel spring. By the same token, the spring rate decreases when The static normal position is the sleeve allows the plastic...

  • Page 87: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....86 Power sockets ..... . 86 Cases .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    BMW Power sockets are shut down proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting automatically under the following Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific...

  • Page 89: Cases

    Cases remains operational if the igni- Lever 2 pops up. tion is subsequently switched off. Pull the release lever all the Opening cases The power sockets are switched way up. off approximately 15 after the ig- The lid of the case opens. nition is switched off, in order to Closing cases prevent overloading of the on-...
  • Page 90 Remove the cases The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the case lock position in the case lock.

  • Page 91: Topcase

    Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase Push case handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the case lock ition in the topcase lock.
  • Page 92 Removing topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier. Installing topcase Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the topcase position in the topcase lock.
  • Page 93 Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....94 Toolkit ......94 Engine oil .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    ( 116). Some of the work calls for spe- Tools service set cial tools and a thorough know- ledge of motorcycle technology. with supplementary toolkit If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a lengthy trip. BMW Motorrad has assembled Check the oil level in oil-level Switch off the engine when it is a tools service set that is ideal at operating temperature.

  • Page 98: Brake System

    Checking operation of Have the oil level corrected brakes by a specialist workshop, Pull the handbrake lever. preferably an authorised BMW The pressure point must be Motorrad dealer. Wipe the area around the filler clearly perceptible. neck clean. Top up the engine oil Press the footbrake lever.
  • Page 99 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, Visually inspect the left and preferably an authorised BMW Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain Motorrad dealer. front their thickness. Viewing direc-...
  • Page 100 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Brake-pad wear to ascertain their thickness.
  • Page 101 Checking brake-fluid Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level level, front brakes in the reservoir to sink. The drop A low fluid level in the in fluid level is compensated brake reservoir can allow air by a clearly visible black rubber to penetrate the brake system.
  • Page 102 Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the bottom edge of the black diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark:...

  • Page 103: Clutch

    Have the defect rectified as Checking clutch operation quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Pull the clutch lever. an authorised BMW Motorrad The pressure point must be dealer. clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearly...

  • Page 104: Wheels

    Tyre recommendation calculations. Any change in these Have the tyres changed in good For each size of tyre BMW influencing variables, caused for time before they wear to the Motorrad tests and classifies example by a switch to wheels minimum permissible tread as roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 105 RDC Work the front-wheel cover sensor. Be sure to draw the forward to remove, pulling the with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised BMW two sides slightly apart. (RDC) Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor.
  • Page 106 Remove the spacing bush- BMW Motorrad recommends ing from the left-hand side of Remove screws 2 of the brake the BMW Motorrad front-wheel the front-wheel hub. calipers on left and right. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Install the front-wheel stand...
  • Page 107 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- Raise the front wheel, insert ised BMW Motorrad dealer. quick-release axle 2 and Slip the spacing bushing into Tighten screws 2 on left and tighten to specified torque.
  • Page 108 Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. Braking efficiency is im- paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs. Before riding off, always check that the brakes bite as soon as the brake lever is pulled or the brake pedal depressed.
  • Page 109 Remove screw 2 for the Remove studs 3 from the rear Parts of the exhaust system bracket of the end silencer wheel, while supporting the can be hot. from the rear footrest. wheel. Do not touch hot parts of the Work the end silencer to the Lower the rear wheel to the exhaust system.
  • Page 110 Align the silencer, install workshop, preferably an author- screw 2 and tighten to the 60 Nm ised BMW Motorrad dealer. specified torque. Seat the rear wheel on the Push the end silencer onto the Silencer to rear frame rear-wheel adapter.

  • Page 111: Front-Wheel Stand

    Use locating pins 3 to set the stand before lifting the front front-wheel stand to the de- Clamp to silencer and wheel with the BMW Motorrad sired height. manifold front-wheel stand. Centre the front-wheel stand Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 112: Bulbs

    Bulbs Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb The positions of the plug, the spring retainer and the bulb might not be as illustrated below. Make sure the ground is level Align the two adapters 2 so and firm and place the motor- If the motorcycle is on the that the front forks are securely cycle on its stand.
  • Page 113 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disconnect plug 3. Engage spring clip 4 in the Hold the new bulb by the base catch on left and right.
  • Page 114 Install cover 1 for the high- Remove the side-light bulb Remove bulb 3 from the bulb beam headlight or cover 2 for through opening 1. holder. the low-beam headlight. Replace the defective bulb. Replacing parking-light Bulb for parking light bulb Remove the flashing turn indic- W5W / 12 V / 5 W ator with fairing panel (...
  • Page 115 Installing flashing turn indicator with fairing panel ( 117). Replacing brake-light, rear-light and rear- indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Fit the bulb 3 in the bulb Remove screws 1 on left and Always make sure that the holder.
  • Page 116 to remove them from the bulb Use a clean, dry cloth to hold housing. the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Engage the bulb housing at position 5. Press bulb 4 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to Press bulb 4 into its socket remove.
  • Page 117 Replacing front turn indicator bulb Remove the flashing turn indic- ator with fairing panel ( 116). Press bulb 2 into its socket Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install. remove. Replace the defective bulb.

  • Page 118: Body Panels

    Installing flashing turn indicator with fairing panel ( 117). Body panels Removing flashing turn indicator with fairing panel Guide tool from toolkit parallel Work the flashing turn indicator to edge 1 of the speaker grille and the fairing panel forward to and through aperture 2.

  • Page 119: Jump Starting

    Jump starting Installing flashing turn indicator with fairing The wires leading to the panel power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 120: Battery

    Battery donor vehicle has a voltage rating Run the engine of the donor of 12 V. vehicle during jump-starting. Maintenance instructions Start the engine of the vehicle Make sure the ground is level Correct upkeep, recharging and with the discharged battery and firm and place the motor- storage will prolong the life of in the usual way;...
  • Page 121 Use BMW chargers with the four weeks. connected directly to the battery part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 posts.
  • Page 122 If you are unable to charge ways fully recharge the battery Always proceed in the correct the battery through the on- before restoring it to use sequence. board socket, you may be using Disconnect negative battery Removing battery a charger that is not compatible lead 1 first.
  • Page 123 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, Engage the retainer at the bot- preferably an authorised BMW tom, push it over the battery Motorrad dealer. and install screw 2. Install the front seat ( 61).

  • Page 125: Care

    Care Care products ..... 124 Washing motorcycle ....124 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 126: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. rasives to clean plastic parts. that you use BMW insect re- Even fly-remover pads or clean- mover to soften and wash off ing pads with hard surfaces can insects and stubborn dirt on produce scratches.

  • Page 127: Paint Care

    Treat rubber components with soft sponge and plenty of water. We recommend BMW vehicle water or BMW rubber-care polish or BMW paint cleaner for products. Soften stubborn dirt and this purpose. insects by covering the af-...

  • Page 128: Protective Wax Coating

    Protective wax coating ers can provide suitable auxili- ary stands. BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or Restoring motorcycle products containing carnauba to use wax or synthetic wax. It is time to rewax the paint- Remove the protective wax work when water "puddles"...

  • Page 129: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....128 Riding specifications ....141 Threaded fasteners ....129 Engine .

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 131: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold M8 x 40 - 10.9 28 Nm Silencer to rear frame...
  • Page 132 Shift lever Valid Selector lever to selector shaft M6 x 25 8 Nm...

  • Page 133: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder, electronic engine manage- ment. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min...

  • Page 134: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 25 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l BMW recommends BP fuels...

  • Page 135: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes ≥-20 °C SAE 5W-40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better SAE 5W-≥50, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥-20 °C...

  • Page 136: Clutch

    Clutch clutch type Single-plate dry clutch Transmission gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1.737 (19:33 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 137: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.620 (34:13 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and front frame Spring strut, front, type...
  • Page 138 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever sys- tem, with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber. Spring preload and rebound- stage damping steplessly adjustable...

  • Page 139: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 140: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 10 A, all sockets electronic fuse Electronic fuses protect all the circuits.

  • Page 141: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front PY21W / 12 V / 21 W...

  • Page 142: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2230 mm Height of motorcycle 1430 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension 1410 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 905 mm, with mirrors Front-seat height 820...840 mm, At unladen weight with low front seat...

  • Page 143: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 263 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 232 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 145: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 144 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......144 Maintenance work .

  • Page 146: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad has an extens- ive after-sales service network As owner of a new BMW mo- In order to help ensure that your in place to look after you and torcycle, in circumstances in BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 147 1000 km in BMW Service advance when the time for a ser- The BMW Service is carried out vice is approaching, on the basis once a year; the extent of servi- of the programmed values.

  • Page 148: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 149 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 150 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 151 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 153: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 154 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 155: Index

    Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 53 Charging battery when Checking operation, 96 Engineering details, 78 connected, 119 Safety instructions, 71 Self-diagnosis, 69 Charging battery when Technical data, 137 Warnings, 34 disconnected, 120 Wear indicator, 98 Installation, 120 Accessories Bulbs General instructions, 86...
  • Page 156 Clock Emergency off switch (kill Frame Control, 19 switch), 18 Technical data, 139 Clutch Operation, 46 Front-wheel stand Adjusting handlebar lever, 53 Engine Installing, 109 Checking fluid level, 101 Starting, 68 Fuel Checking operation, 101 Technical data, 131 Filler neck, 13 Fluid reservoir, 13 Warning for engine Refuelling, 73...
  • Page 157 Grip heating Instrument panel Maintenance Control, 18 Ambient-light brightness General instructions, 94 sensor, 19 Operation, 47 Maintenance intervals, 144 Overview, 19 Mirrors Adjusting, 54 Hazard warning flashers Mobility services, 144 Control, 16 Jump starting, 117 Motorcycle Operation, 46 care, 123 Headlight Keys, 40 Cleaning, 123...
  • Page 158 Seat heating Stowage compartment Odometer and tripmeters Control, 13, 18 Operation, 53 Control, 19 Operation, 48 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Resetting, 43 Seats Adjusting seat height, 62 Technical data Height adjuster, 15 Parking, 72 Battery, 138 Installation, 60 Power socket Brakes, 137 Lock, 13 Notes on use, 86...
  • Page 159 Toolkit Running in, 71 RDC, 35 Contents, 94 Table of tyre pressures, 15 Warnings, overview, 28 Position on the motorcycle, 15 Weights Technical data, 137 topcase Payload table, 15 Operation, 89 Technical data, 141 Vehicle identification number Torques, 129 Wheels Position on the motorcycle, 11 Transmission Change of size, 102...
  • Page 160 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 161 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01418524301* Order No.: 01 41 8 524 301 08.2011, 3rd edition...

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