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R 1200 R
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate Riding
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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 R BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Color number Phone number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at the Standard warning indica- Hazard warning flashers ..51 end of this Rider's Manual to find tors ......24 Emergency ON/OFF a specific topic.
  • Page 5 ....124 BMW Motorrad Service ..145 Onboard socket ....84 Paint care .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with in the Rider's Manual. In addition, options or accessories not de- BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee scribed in this Rider's Manual, the total absence of errors.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir Fuel filler opening ( Onboard socket ( Adjustment of rear damping Engine oil fill location Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Vehicle Identification Num- ber (on steering-head bear- ing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( 119) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider's Manual (US Model), Onboard toolkit Type plate Tire inflation pressure table Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating onboard comput- Operating ASC Operating ESA Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 50), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch Starter button ( Heated hand grips Flashing turn indicators, right ( 50), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 51), Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator lights ( Speedometer Operating clock ( Multifunction display Operating odometer Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Tachometer...

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking lights...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....22 Displays with onboard comput- ....... . . 23 Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC .

  • Page 24: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Service display Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month, Flashing turn indicators, left Clock ( the service date is briefly dis- Idling Odometer and tripmeters played following the pre-ride Flashing turn indicators, check.

  • Page 25: Displays With Onboard Computer Oe

    If the motorcycle is driven long Consult a certified workshop, distances annually, it is possible preferably an authorized BMW that earlier service is required. If Motorrad retailer, for setting of the odometer reading for the ear- the date.

  • Page 26: Displays With Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc Oe

    Fuel capacity Displays with Tire Standard warning Pressure Control TPC/ indicators The horizontal bars over the gas pump symbol indicate Display the remaining fuel quantity. The top cross bar is shown enlarged and is equal to a correspondingly higher fuel level than the other cross bars.
  • Page 27 The possible warnings are listed on the next page. The warning symbol 1 can be shown in the multifunction dis- play. Warnings like 2 are shown in the display area of the odome- ter preceded by the warning tri- angle 3. If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and symbols are displayed.
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient ( Lights up Battery charge current insufficient Lights up yellow...
  • Page 29 Have the defective key re- Continued driving is possible, placed, preferably by an autho- Engine in emergency- however the accustomed en- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. operation mode gine performance may not be General warning light shows Fuel down to reserve available.
  • Page 30 BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Possible cause: retailer. The engine oil pressure is insuffi- Alternator or alternator belt de- cient. fective Engine oil pressure Have the malfunction corrected Driving with insufficient en- insufficient as soon as possible by a spe-...

  • Page 31: Warning Indicators Of On

    Warning indicators of Possible cause: on bridges and where the road is in the shade. Low-beam headlight, high-beam onboard computer headlight, parking light or turn Think well ahead when driving. signal bulb defective. Replacing low-beam or high- ABS warning beam bulb ( 111) indicators Replacing parking light bulb...
  • Page 32 Possible country-dependent versions. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is provided from page ( 78); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 33 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 34: Tors Oe

    ASC warnings are indicated by available until the self-diagnosis the ASC warning light 1. has been completed. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ASC is provided ABS error from page ( 80); an overview ABS warning light lights up. of the possible warnings is pro- vided on the following page.
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC error (...

  • Page 36: Tpc/Rdc Warning Indica- Tors Oe

    As a result, ASC warning light lights up. cialized workshop, preferably the driver is provided with opti- an authorized BMW Motorrad cal feedback on the regulation retailer. carried out even after the critical Possible cause: driving situation.
  • Page 37 Additional information on the BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided from page ( 81); an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page. The warning symbol 1 signals a critical tire pressure, and the corresponding air pressure of the front wheel 2 or the rear wheel 3 flashes.
  • Page 38 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Tire pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( Critical air pressure flashes Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler- ance ( Critical air pressure flashes "...
  • Page 39 Have the tire checked for dam- age by a specialized workshop, Critical air pressure flashes. Critical air pressure flashes. preferably an authorized BMW Possible cause: Possible cause: Motorrad retailer. The measured tire inflation pres- The measured tire inflation pres-...
  • Page 40 Have fault eliminated by a spe- an authorized BMW Motorrad been exceeded for the first time cialized workshop, preferably retailer. 81). an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: retailer. Watch TPC display at higher A system fault has occurred.

  • Page 41: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indicators Oe

    The operation of the tire inflation pressure control is only ensured for a limited time. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The warning is displayed Anti-theft alarm with the warning triangle in front warning indicators of it.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..42 Brakes ....... 54 Electronic immobilizer EWS .

  • Page 44: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Electrically powered acces- with Topcase sories remain operational for The cases and the Topcase can with BMW Motorrad Integral a limited period of time. also be ordered with locks for Battery can be recharged via the same key on request. Please onboard socket.

  • Page 45: Electronic Immobilizer

    The ignition is not enabled for The electronic immobilizer helps side stand, the surface starting until the key has been protect your BMW motorcycle of the ground will determine recognized as "authorized" for from theft, and this enhanced whether it is better to turn the your motorcycle.

  • Page 46: Clock

    Replacement and spare keys Selecting readings are only available through an au- Switch on ignition. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrat- ed security system, so the retail- er is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.
  • Page 47 Residual range without onboard computer Each time the button is pressed, Press and hold button 2. the display shows values start- Tripmeter is reset. ing with the current value in the The operating range indicates following order: what distance can still be driven with the remaining fuel.

  • Page 48: Onboard Computer Oe

    Ambient temperature fill level nor the operating range display can be updated. The determined residual range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad there- fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling. Onboard computer...
  • Page 49 drops below this threshold for the corresponding amount of fuel the first time. used. Average speed Resetting average consumption Switch on ignition. Select average consumption. Hold down button 1. Average speed is reset. Average consumption The average speed is calculated based on the elapsed time since the last reset.

  • Page 50: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc Oe

    For this reason the range is only calculat- ed while driving. The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW Press button 2 repeatedly un- Motorrad therefore recommends til tire inflation pressures are The functional description of the that you do not try to use the full shown.

  • Page 51: Lights

    Low-beam headlight wheel, and the right-hand val- High-beam headlight is ue the air pressure of the rear switched on. The low-beam headlight switches wheel. Immediately after switch- Move full-beam headlight on automatically when you start ing on the ignition, switch 1 to center position. -- -- the engine.

  • Page 52: Turn Indicators

    After driving for approx. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- ten seconds or after cov- ering a distance of approx. 650 ering a distance of approx. 650 ft (200 m), the turn indicators are ft (200 m), the turn indicators are automatically switched off.

  • Page 53: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching off turn The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the indicator battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is Press left 1 and right-hand 2...

  • Page 54: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Switching off hazard Emergency ON/OFF warning flashers switch Operating position Engine switched off. Press turn-indicator cancel but- The engine can only be Emergency ON/OFF switch ton 3. started in the operating Hazard warning flashers are position. Operating the emergency switched off. ON/OFF switch when riding Automatic Stability can cause the rear wheel to lock...

  • Page 55: Heated Hand Grips Oe

    Activating ASC function be switched off and then on again. If the ASC warning light lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 5 mph (10 km/h), an ASC error has occurred. Heated hand grips Press and hold ASC button 1 until ASC warning light Press and hold ASC button 1...

  • Page 56: Clutch

    Clutch ly be activated when the engine The adjusting screw can be is running. turned more easily if you Adjusting clutch lever press the clutch lever forward The increase in power con- If the position of the clutch when doing so. sumption caused by the fluid reservoir is changed, heated hand grips can drain the...

  • Page 57: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Only adjust the brake lever when the motorcycle is stationary. Adjusting mirrors Slide up protective cap over threaded fastener on mirror Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Move mirror into desired posi- arm. wise. tion by twisting. Loosen nut 1 (left-hand The adjusting screw can thread).

  • Page 58: Spring Preload

    Mirror on clamping piece 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Spring preload Adjustment on rear wheel Your motorcycle's han- Basic setting of spring It is essential to set spring dling will suffer if you do preload, rear preload of the rear suspension not match the spring-preload and to suit the load carried by the...

  • Page 59: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa Oe

    A rough road surface requires Use screwdriver extension and Basic setting of rear softer damping than a smooth wear gloves. wheel rear-wheel damp- road surface. Adjust damping with the toolkit An increase in spring preload using the adjusting screw 1. requires firmer damping, a re- Turn adjusting screw in ar- duction in spring preload re-...
  • Page 60 The damping setting is displayed Press button 1. Press button 1. in the multifunction display in the The current setting is Current setting is displayed. area 1, and the spring preload in displayed. Press button 1 once in each the area 2. The odometer dis- Display goes out automatically case.

  • Page 61: Tires

    To ensure fast adjustment at mount if necessary. temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C), Two-up (with luggage) BMW Motorrad recommends not having a passenger climb onto If button 1 is not pressed for the motorcycle until after the ad- a longer time, spring preload...

  • Page 62: Headlight

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Have the headlight adjusted to Tire pressure, rear the relevant conditions by a spe- Seat cialized workshop, preferably an...
  • Page 63 Installing seat If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Firmly press down on the seat at the rear.

  • Page 65: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....64 Checklist ......66 Starting .

  • Page 66: Safety Instructions

    Do not run the engine in closed neys, and to every season of the limit and observe the loading rooms. year. Your authorized BMW Mo- information. torrad retailer will be happy to High voltage advise you and has the correct Alcohol and drugs clothing for every purpose.
  • Page 67 Catalytic converter Danger of overheating flammable materials can come in contact with the hot exhaust If misfiring causes unburned fuel system. to enter the catalytic converter, there is a danger of overheating Cooling would be inade- and damage. quate if the engine were al- For this reason, observe the fol- lowed to idle for a lengthy period lowing points:...

  • Page 68: Checklist

    Front and rear brake fluid levels retracting the side stand. Pre-ride check is performed. Clutch Transmission Clutch fluid level with BMW Motorrad Integral Damping setting and spring You can start the engine when preload the transmission is in neutral or if ABS self-diagnosis is...
  • Page 69 Indicator light for high-beam the battery before you start the reverse order. headlight and telltale light for engine, or use jump leads and a left turn indicator donor battery to start. with BMW Motorrad Integral Engine starts. ABS: ABS warning light...
  • Page 70 ASC self-diagnosis ABS warning light flashes. an authorized BMW Motorrad The readiness for operation retailer. of the BMW Motorrad ASC is Possible country-specif- checked by the self-diagnosis. ABS self-diagnosis ic version of ABS warning Self-diagnosis is performed The readiness for operation of light.

  • Page 71: Lowered Suspension Oe

    Phase 1 an authorized BMW Motorrad The lowering of the motorcycle retailer. shortens the spring travel (see Checking the diagnosable system components while the chapter "Technical Data"). A Lowered suspension possible reduction in the accus- stopped. tomed driving comfort may re-...

  • Page 72: Brakes

    Brakes Adhere to the specified engine New brake pads can ex- run-in speeds. tend stopping distance by a How is the shortest significant margin. Do not exceed the engine run- braking distance Brake early. in speeds. achieved? Tires Engine break-in speed The dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheel New tires have a smooth sur-...
  • Page 73 Dirt or mud on brakes water or in the rain, braking can When the motorcycle is be delayed due to damp brake with BMW Motorrad Integral ridden on loose surfaces disks and brake pads. or muddy roads, the brakes may...

  • Page 74: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Remove from side stand Slowly lean motorcycle to side until its weight is taken by motorcycle Unlock steering lock. stand and dismount to left. From left, grip handlebars with Placing on side stand If the motorcycle is on the both hands.

  • Page 75: Refueling

    Pushing off center under the stand is level and Fuel attacks plastic sur- firm. faces, making them cloudy stand or unattractive. Switch off engine. Unlock steering lock. Wipe off any fuel that gets onto Dismount and keep your left Place your left hand on left plastic parts immediately.

  • Page 76: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Usable fuel quantity approx. 18 liters Reserve fuel quantity ≥3.2 quarts (≥3 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly Open protective cap. Refuel with quality listed below to close. at most until lower edge of filler Open fuel tank cap with igni- Remove key and close protec- neck is reached.
  • Page 77 Fasten straps at rear on both The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests away to the side and fall aged. and tension. over. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; mo- Secure the motorcycle against brake lines or wiring harnesses.

  • Page 79: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..... . 78 Engine management with BMW Mo- torrad ASC .

  • Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Mo

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 81 BMW Motorrad In- downhill on slippery surfaces. racetrack. tegral ABS cannot prevent the Should a fault message result...

  • Page 82: Engine Management With

    BMW Motorrad ASC? then on again. momentum take over and even The BMW Motorrad ASC is an BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is assistance system for the driv- How important is regular unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 83: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/ Rdc Oe

    ASC fault wheel touches the ground again. The sensors are equipped with is indicated. The condition for a In this case, BMW Motorrad a centrifugal controller, which fault message is the completed recommends turning back the does not enable the transmis- self-diagnosis.
  • Page 84 Adjusting inflation the measured values for approx. ly within the permissible toler- 15 minutes after the motorcycle ance. pressure comes to a stop. Compare the TPC/RDC value in Temperature The control unit can manage four the multifunction display with the compensation sensors, and as a result two sets value on the back cover of the...

  • Page 85: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....84 Onboard socket..... . 84 Luggage .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 87: Luggage

    starting, the onboard socket is limit and observe the loading Speed limit for driving switched off to take the load off information. with case the motorcycle electrical system. Adjust setting of spring ≤112 mph (≤180 km/h) preload, damping characteristic Cable routing and tire inflation pressures to The cables from the onboard with Topcase...

  • Page 88: Case Oa

    Case Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Payload of tank rucksack Pull up release lever complete- Opening case Open case lid. ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) Closing case with case carrier with luggage carrier Comply with maximum payload of luggage rack. Payload of luggage carri- Turn key in case lock to OPEN ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) position.
  • Page 89 Removing case Case is released and can be removed. Mounting case Pull carrying handle upward as far as possible. Press release lever 2 down. Release lever engages. Turn key in case lock to RE- Turn key in case lock to LOCK LEASE position.

  • Page 90: Topcase Oa

    Topcase Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever upward. Opening Topcase Topcase lid opens. Closing Topcase Press handle 3 down until it engages. Case is correctly engaged on Turn key in Topcase lock to its holders. OPEN position. Turn key in case lock to LOCK Topcase is unlocked.
  • Page 91 Press release lever 2 down. Pull up handle 3 completely. Hook Topcase into luggage rack. Make sure that front and Release lever engages. Lift Topcase at rear and pull off rear hooks 4 are securely seat- luggage rack. Turn key in Topcase lock to ed in corresponding mounts 5.
  • Page 92 Topcase is locked. Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position. Topcase is locked. Check Topcase for firm seat- ing.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....92 Onboard toolkit ..... . 92 Engine oil .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    1/4" bits Open-ended wrench can obtain from your authorized Bits of various sizes Wrench size: 17 mm BMW Motorrad retailer. 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm Tool for oil cap for removing quick-release Special tools and thorough spe- for opening oil fill location...

  • Page 95: Engine Oil

    Read off the oil level from the To ensure that the display of the ably an authorized BMW Mo- display 1. engine oil level is correct, only torrad retailer. check the oil level after a longer...

  • Page 96: Brake System

    0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) tem performed by a specialized (Difference between MIN workshop, preferably by an au- and MAX) thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking engine oil level Checking brake operation Reinstall engine oil fill location Pull handbrake lever.

  • Page 97: Brake Pads

    Make sure ground is level and carrier plate. Wear markings firm and park motorcycle. (grooves) must be clearly visible.) If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 98 Brake disk must not be visible through bore hole of inner brake pad.) If brake disk is visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 99: Brake Fluid

    Brake pad wear Brake fluid The rear brake has a brake-pad Checking front brake fluid wear indicator. level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at regularly.
  • Page 100 (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- firm and place motorcycle on tal) its center stand. If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 101: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a Rear brake fluid level reservoir 1. specialized workshop, prefer- The fluid level in the clutch ably an authorized BMW Mo- Brake fluid DOT4 fluid reservoir rises due to torrad retailer. clutch wear. The brake fluid level must Checking clutch fluid level not fall below the MIN mark.

  • Page 102: Tires

    Tire recommendation clutch system. tread grooves. If the tire tread No fluids may be poured in. For every size of tire, BMW Mo- has worn down to the level of torrad has tested and approved Have the defect corrected as the marks, the tire is completely certain makes as roadworthy.
  • Page 103 TPC/RDC, a corresponding stick- approved by BMW Motorrad. please speak to a specialized er is located on the wheel rim workshop, and preferably a BMW at the position of the TPC/RDC Extensive information is available Motorrad retailer. In some cas- sensor.
  • Page 104 Do not operate the handbrake Place motorcycle on an auxil- lever when the brake calipers iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- have been removed. ommends BMW Motorrad rear Remove mounting bolts 1 of wheel stand. brake calipers on left and right.
  • Page 105 BMW Motorrad recommends ABS malfunctions due to the BMW Motorrad front-wheel incorrect speed signals. stand for lifting the motorcycle. There are differently segment- Mounting front wheel stand ed sensor wheels which may not 108) be interchanged. Only install the correct sensor wheel for the cor- responding construction status.
  • Page 106 Roll front wheel into front tube wheel guide. Clamping screw of quick- 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) release axle with BMW Motorrad Integral Remove adhesive tape from 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) wheel rim. When rolling in wheel, watch Remove front wheel stand.
  • Page 107 Removing rear wheel with BMW Motorrad Integral Do not touch hot parts of the Place motorcycle on an auxil- exhaust system. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Remove clamp 1 on muffler. ommends BMW Motorrad rear Do not remove sealing grease wheel stand.
  • Page 108 Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove screw 2 for brack- Place rear wheel on rear wheel et of muffler from passenger support.
  • Page 109 tighten screw to specified Rear wheel on wheel car- torque. rier Clamp on muffler and Tightening sequence: Tight- manifold en diagonally 41 lb/ft (55 Nm) 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Install screw 2 for muffler bracket in rear footrest, but do not tighten it yet.

  • Page 110: Front Wheel Stand

    Tighten adjusting screws 1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- ter stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Loosen adjusting screws 1. Motorrad front wheel stand.

  • Page 111: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel stand Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Use rear-wheel stand with tool number (0 402 244) with adapter shaft (0 402 250) ap- propriate to the motorcycle. Push the rear-wheel stand from If the motorcycle is resting the right onto the rear axle.

  • Page 112: Lamps

    brightness to double as a rear Do not touch the glass of light. Even though you have this new bulbs with your fin- substitute rear light, the indica- gers. For installation, use a clean, tors in the display tell you that a dry cloth.
  • Page 113 Remove cover 2. Removing headlight from hous- ing ( 110) Press together clips of bulb socket 4 on right and left and Remove screw 3. remove bulb 3 from bulb sock- Remove bulb holder of low- Carefully remove headlight 4 beam bulb 1 by turning it from housing.
  • Page 114 beam bulb when installing the Make sure that the motorcycle is bulb sockets. steady on its stand. Watch the color coding of the Removing headlight from hous- cables for the low-beam head- ing ( 110) light (yellow) and high-beam headlight (white). Install bulb socket of low-beam bulb 1 by turning clockwise.
  • Page 115 Inserting headlight in housing Pull bulb 2 out of bulb sock- Insert bulb 2 in bulb socket 1. et 1. Insert headlight 4 in housing. Replace defective bulb. Install screw 3. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install bulb socket 1 in housing.
  • Page 116 Replacing brake and tail light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Switch off ignition. Insert cover 2 while making Remove screw 3.
  • Page 117 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Remove bulb holder 5 from Install bulb socket 5 in lamp housing by turning it counter- housing by turning clockwise. clockwise. Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 and install it by turning it clockwise.
  • Page 118 Replacing front/rear turn indicator bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level and Install screw 3. Pull glass on screw connection firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 119: Jump-Starting

    Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn Install bulb 2 by turning clock- Install screw 1. indicators, rear wise in light housing.
  • Page 120 engine running can cause electric Start engine of the vehicle with shock. discharged battery in usual Do not touch parts of the igni- way; if engine does not start, wait a few minutes before re- tion system when the engine is running.

  • Page 121: Battery

    Be sure to read and comply tronics. motorcycle is not being used with the instructions for charg- Use BMW chargers with the without having to disconnect the ing the battery on the following part numbers 71 60 7 688 864...
  • Page 122 ly flat. Attempting to charge a Once the battery is fully completely flat battery via the on- charged, disconnect the board socket can cause damage charger's terminal clips from to the motorcycle's electronics. the battery terminals. Always charge a completely In the case of longer peri- drained battery directly at the ods when the motorcycle is...
  • Page 123 Place battery in battery com- Consult a certified workshop, partment, positive terminal on preferably an authorized BMW right in direction of travel. Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date. Installing seat ( An incorrect installation se-...

  • Page 125: Care

    Care Care products ..... 124 Washing your motorcycle ..124 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 126: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 127: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road If plastic parts are cleaned silicon. salt, carefully clean chrome parts using unsuitable cleaning with plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- Paint care auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- aged.

  • Page 128: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW plated parts with an acid-free Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g. Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room mover. Then add a protective so that both wheels are un- wax coating to the paint at these loaded.

  • Page 129: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 128 Riding specifications ....142 Threaded fasteners ....129 Engine .

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling ( Battery drained...

  • Page 131: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 132 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on clamping piece M10 x 1.25 left-hand thread 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Clamping piece on clamping block 18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

  • Page 133: Engine

    Engine Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0:1 Rated output 109 hp (80 kW), At: 7500 min Torque...

  • Page 134: Fuel

    Engine oils of the API classification SF or better. Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or bet- ter. BMW Motorrad recommends not using syn- thetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
  • Page 135 Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tempera- tures SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F (-10...30 °C), Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures...

  • Page 136: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear 0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 137: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.75:1 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and main frame Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with coil pressure spring and...
  • Page 138 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with two joints and torque support Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound- stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring...

  • Page 139: Brakes

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motor- rad.com". Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...
  • Page 140 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire...

  • Page 141: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket 5 A, Per onboard socket with additional onboard socket 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 142: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H11 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W...

  • Page 143: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.4 in (2145 mm) Motorcycle height 45.7 in (1160 mm), in DIN normal-load position; without mirrors with lowering 44.9 in (1140 mm), in DIN normal-load position; without mirrors Motorcycle width 33.3 in (845 mm), Handlebar width without mirrors Driver's seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), without driver at unladen weight...

  • Page 144: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 492 lbs (223 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs (450 kg) Maximum payload 500 lbs (227 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 145: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 144 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 145 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..145 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance .

  • Page 146: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 147: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 148: Bmw Motorrad Service

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

  • Page 149: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 150 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 151 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 154: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 155 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 156: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting, 44 Maintenance instructions, 119 Operating element, 18 Removing, 120 Self-diagnosis, 68 Clutch BMW Motorrad Service, 145 Technology in detail, 78 Adjusting clutch lever, 54 BMW Motorrad Service Warning indicators, 29 Checking fluid level, 99 Card, 145...
  • Page 157 Engine Front wheel stand Heated hand grips, 53 Mounting, 108 Engine-electronics warning Operating element, 17 Fuel indicator, 27 High-beam headlight Fill level indicator, 23, 24 Operating element, 17 Indicator light, 22 Fill location, 11 Starting, 66 Operating element, 16 Refueling, 73 Technical data, 131 Switching on, 49 Reserve-quantity warning...
  • Page 158 Low-beam headlight Onboard computer Keys, 42, 44 Switching on, 49 Ambient temperature, 46 Lowered suspension Average consumption, 47 Limitations, 69 Average speed, 47 Lamps Luggage Operating element, 16 Bulb-defect warning Information on loading and Operation, 46 indicator, 28 securing, 85 Range, 48 General instructions, 110 Status indicators, 23...
  • Page 159 Seat Technical data Parking light Installing, 60 Brakes, 137 Switching on, 49 Bulbs, 140 Locking device, 13 Parking lights Clutch, 134 Removing, 60 Switching on, 49 Dimensions, 141 Service, 22, 145 Pre-ride check, 67 Service Card, 145 Electrical system, 139 Spark plugs Engine, 131 Technical data, 139...
  • Page 160 Inflation pressure table, 15 Warning indicators, 24 Recommendation, 100 With ABS, 29 Running in, 70 With anti-theft alarm, 39 Technical data, 137 With ASC, 32 Topcase With onboard computer, 29 Operation, 88 With TPC/RDC, 34 Torques, 129 Weights Transmission Technical data, 142 Technical data, 134 Wheels Transport...
  • Page 161 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 162 Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas- senger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01477712407* Order No.: 01 47 7 712 407 02.2008, 3rd Edition...

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