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F 800 GS Adventure

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GS Adventure...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Synchronizing ....68 Warning and indicator BMW Motorrad ABS ..47 Battery ..... . 69 lamps .
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 153 BMW Motorrad ABS ..88 Dimensions ....153 10 Care .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....156 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 157 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....157 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    When the time comes to sell claims may be denied as a result. your BMW, remember to hand NOTICE Special informa- over this Rider's Manual; it is an tion on operating and in- important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment Optional extra. with their tolerance specifications. Versions for individual countries BMW Motorrad optional When you ordered your BMW may differ. extras are already com- motorcycle, you chose various pletely installed during items of custom equipment. This Notice concerning motorcycle production.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Under fairing .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Onboard power socket 130) Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler cap ( Adjusting spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side fairing) ( 100) Adjusting damping (...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Storage space with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Standard tool kit ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Helmet holder ( Tools for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Under Fairing

    Under fairing Battery ( 125) Air cleaner housing 122)

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display readings 40). with onboard computer Resetting average data 41). Hazard warning flashers Not included in standard equipment with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( Turn indicator ( Horn Not included in standard equipment with Electronic Suspension Adjustment...
  • Page 19 ABS ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC (...

  • Page 20: Right

    Multifunction switch, right Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Heated grips ( 46). Not included in standard equipment with ABS and ASC Off-road mode ( Starter ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps ( Speedometer Set the clock ( 39). with onboard computer Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Select display readings 40). Resetting trip odometer 41). Ambient light sensor (for instrument lighting control) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Alarm system LED (see operating instructions)
  • Page 22 Tachometer...

  • Page 23: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lamps ..22 Multifunction display ....24 Warning lights ..... . 25 Onboard computer display .

  • Page 24: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS ( Not included in standard equipment with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC ( Fuel reserve ( Universal warning lamp (appears together with warnings in display panel) High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right Not included in standard equipment with additional LED headlight...
  • Page 25 NOTICE The ABS symbol can be shown differently depending on the country.

  • Page 26: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning lamp for elec- tronic engine management Not included in standard equipment with heated handlebar grips Display of the selected heated handlebar grip set- ting ( Not included in standard equipment with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service is due (...

  • Page 27: Warning Lights

    Warning lights Not included in standard 14 A trip odometer is dis- equipment played ( Displays with onboard Warnings are displayed with the computer corresponding warning lamps. Onboard computer dis- plays ( Onboard computer sym- bols ( Coolant temperature display 10 Not included in standard equipment with onboard...
  • Page 28 Adjacent to the numerical data display 2 a warning triangle 3 may also appear. These warn- ings alternate with the odometers 40). The universal warning lamp lights up for the most urgent warning. The following page contains a list of potential warnings.
  • Page 29 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC error (...
  • Page 31 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) thorized workshop, preferably workshop, preferably an Refueling ( 82). an authorized BMW Motorrad authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. retailer. Coolant temperature too high Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 32 In exceptional source on the motorcycle authorized workshop, preferably cases, the engine stops and can failing. an authorized BMW Motorrad no longer be started. Otherwise, Safety risk retailer. the engine runs in the emer- Replace defective bulbs as gency operating mode.
  • Page 33 Remove light sources in Contact an authorized work- front and rear turn indicators areas. shop, preferably an authorized 118). BMW Motorrad retailer. Think well ahead when driving. with additional LED ABS self-diagnosis not DWA Battery drained headlight completed...
  • Page 34 Automatic Stability Control Possible cause: as soon as possible at an au- (ASC) The ASC system has been deac- thorized workshop, preferably tivated by the driver. ASC indicator and warning an authorized BMW Motorrad Switch on ASC. light flashes slowly. retailer.

  • Page 35: Onboard Computer Display

    If the fill level indicator reaches thorized workshop, preferably -mark 1, the fuel tank is Outside temperature an authorized BMW Motorrad still half full. Now, the fill level is retailer. exactly displayed. If the fuel reserve has been reached, the fuel warning light is switched on.

  • Page 36: Fuel Reserve

    Fuel reserve colon. In this example the display the time of switch-on (see previ- ous explanation). means "June 2014.". The fuel quantity that is in the The odometer for the fuel fuel tank when the fuel warning reserve is reset when the fuel light switches on depends on quantity after refueling is greater the riding dynamics: the more...

  • Page 37: Outside Temperature

    Consult a certified workshop, is stationary. When the effects preferably an authorized of engine heat on the monitored BMW Motorrad retailer, for temperature become excessive setting of the date. the display responds by tem- porarily reverting to as the display reading.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Heated grips ......46 BMW Motorrad ABS ....47 BMW Motorrad ASC .

  • Page 40: Steering And Ignition Lock

    ABS self-diagnosis is board socket. the same key. Please contact performed ( 76). an authorized workshop for this Locking handlebars with Automatic Stability Control purpose, preferably an authorized Turn handlebars to left. (ASC) BMW Motorrad retailer. ASC self-diagnosis in progress 77).

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer

    Emergency and spare keys are "authorized" for your motorcycle. only available through an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. NOTICE The keys are part of an inte- grated security system, so the A further key attached to the...

  • Page 42: Display

    Display with onboard computer Selecting display readings Switch on ignition ( 38). Press and hold button 1 until hours 2 flash. Press button 1 to select the Press button 1 repeatedly until display in value area 2. desired hours are shown. The following data can be dis- Press and hold button 1 until played:...
  • Page 43 Mileage covered since with onboard computer reaching the fuel reserve Press button 3 to select the display in value area 4. The following values can be indi- cated: Total miles (in illustration) Trip I Trip odometer 1 ( Trip II Trip odometer 2 ( Press and hold button 1 until Warnings if necessary...

  • Page 44: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch function Operating stopwatch Press and hold button 1, main- taining pressure until the dis- As an alternative to the odome- If necessary, switch over from played figure resets. ter, the stopwatch 1 can be dis- odometer to stopwatch with played.

  • Page 45: Lights

    Lap timer Interchanging button : Operation of stopwatch with INFO button on handlebar functions fitting. : Operation of stopwatch with button 2 in instrument cluster. To save the setting made, press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until the display changes.
  • Page 46 Lowbeam headlamp High-beam headlamp and headlight flasher The lowbeam headlamp is auto- matically switched on under the following conditions: If the engine was started. If the vehicle is pushed while the ignition is switched on. NOTICE Immediately after switching off With the engine switched off, the ignition, push button 1 to you can switch on the lights...

  • Page 47: Turn Indicators

    weather conditions. Comply with Press button 1 again to switch NOTICE the country-specific road traffic off the auxiliary headlights. regulations. The turn indicators automatically Turn indicators switch off when the defined driv- Start the engine ( 75). Operating turn indicators ing time and distance have been reached.

  • Page 48: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off the flashing function replaces the The engine can be switched emergency flashing function as off easily and quickly using the switch (kill switch) long as the button is pressed. emergency on/off switch. If the turn indicator button is released, the emergency flasher function becomes active again.

  • Page 49: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    ABS indicator light lights press button 1 repeatedly until heated grip symbol 2 is not shown anymore in the display. with Automatic Stability Control BMW Motorrad ABS (ASC) The ASC symbol's status Deactivating ABS function changes first. Press and hold Switch on ignition ( 38).

  • Page 50: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC ABS indicator light contin- ABS indicator light goes ues to be lit up. out, and starts to flash if with Automatic Stability Control self-diagnosis has not been com- (ASC) pleted. ABS function is deactivated. Release button 1 within two...

  • Page 51: Riding Mode

    Riding mode seconds. ASC indicator and warning ASC indicator and warning BMW Motorrad has evolved two light goes out, and starts light continues to be lit up. application scenaria for your mo- to flash if self-diagnosis has not torcycle, allowing you to select been completed.
  • Page 52 Selecting off-road mode Symbol for off-road mode 2 flashes. Precondition: Road mode is acti- While riding: The off-mode vated. road is now activated, provided ATTENTION that the conditions for selecting a different driving mode indi- Switching on off-road mode cated below are satisfied: (Enduro) when riding on pub- Throttle grip in neutral position lic roads.

  • Page 53: Clutch

    off, it remains further active after Symbol for off-road mode is switching the ignition on again. hidden. Clutch Adjusting clutch lever WARNING Adjusting the clutch lever while driving. Press button 1 again. Accident hazard Symbol for road operation 2 Only adjust the clutch lever flashes.

  • Page 54: Brakes

    tween clutch lever and handle- the brake lever and handlebar WARNING bar grip. grip. Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- Adjusting the brake lever NOTICE terclockwise to decrease dis- while driving. tance between clutch lever and The adjusting screw can be Accident hazard handlebar grip.

  • Page 55: Spring Preload

    Adjusting mirror arm Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Spring preload Setting Remove toolkit 1. It is essential to set the spring Slide protective cap 1 up over preload to suit the load carried by screw connection on mirror the motorcycle.

  • Page 56: Damping

    Damping Poorer handling. Adjust damping characteristic Setting to changed spring preload. Damping must be adjusted to the To increase spring preload, road conditions and the spring turn adjustment wheel 1 clock- preload. wise using toolkit. A rough road surface requires To decrease spring preload, softer damping than a smooth turn adjustment wheel 1 coun-...

  • Page 57: Esa Electronic Suspension

    ESA Electronic To decrease damping, turn ad- justing screw 1 in arrow direc- Suspension Adjustment tion S. with Electronic Suspension Ad- Basic setting of rear justment (ESA) wheel rear-wheel damp- Adjustment options You can use the ESA Electronic without Electronic Suspension Adjustment feature Suspension Adjustment to adapt damping on the rear...

  • Page 58: Tires

    COMF Comfortable damping Poorer handling characteristic of To select a different setting for NORM the motorcycle. Reduced life of Normal damping damping action: tires. SPORt Sporty damping Press button 1 repeatedly until Ensure proper tire inflation the desired setting appears in The display automatically dis- pressure.

  • Page 59: Headlight

    36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up, thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. with cold tires) NOTICE 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with ATTENTION If there are doubts as to the cor-...

  • Page 60: Seat

    Headlamp range Basic headlight range adjustment adjustment Turn seat lock 1 to left with ignition key and hold while pressing seat downward at Loosen screws 1 on left and Loosen screws 1 on left and front to support movement. right. right.

  • Page 61: Helmet Holder

    Take off seat and place on a clean surface with rubber buffers facing downward. Installing the seat Fasten helmet on helmet ATTENTION holder 1 on left or right using a steel cable. Fastening the helmet on the left-hand side of the motor- cycle.
  • Page 62 When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the hel- met lock. Guide steel cable through hel- met and bracket and position as shown. Install the seat ( 59).

  • Page 63: Anti-Theft Alarm Sys

    Anti-theft alarm system DWA Overview ......62 Activation ......62 Alarm function .

  • Page 64: Overview

    Overview Controls Protection of motorcycle battery with anti-theft alarm system To protect the motorcycle bat- (DWA) tery and to maintain the start- ing capability, the activated DWA General information on switches off automatically after several days. However, it remains Any attempt to move the motor- active for at least 10 days.
  • Page 65 Activation with motion Protection of the battery If the alarm function is to be acti- vated after the ignition has been sensor in the control unit (anti- switched off for more than one theft alarm system minute, then the button 1 must activated) be pressed for longer than one second.

  • Page 66: Alarm Function

    Motion sensor when Alarm Turn indicators are illuminated three times. transporting the Alarm tone sounds three times. motorcycle Motion sensor is deactivated. If, for example, the motorcycle is to be transported by train, it is Alarm function advisable to switch off the motion with anti-theft alarm system sensor.

  • Page 67: Deactivation

    Deactivation Reason for triggering of NOTICE the alarm with anti-theft alarm system If the alarm function is After the alarm function has been (DWA) deactivated by means of the deactivated, the alarm system Deactivate alarm function remote control and the ignition LED indicates the reason for any then not switched on, the alarm activation which may have...

  • Page 68: Programming

    Programming Alarm tone: intermittent Switch on the ignition within ten seconds. Automatic activation of the with anti-theft alarm system alarm function when the igni- Acknowledgment tone sounds (DWA) tion is switched off: no three times. The programming function is Programming options Programming DWA active.

  • Page 69: Logging On Remote Con

    Logging on remote When is the programming Step 2: This step is not assigned any canceled? control function. There are two ways to cancel with anti-theft alarm system Press button 1 or button 2. programming: (DWA) By switching off the ignition Step 3: Which alarm tone is to When is it necessary to before the last programming...

  • Page 70: Synchronizing

    Logging on remote Acknowledgment tone sounds 4 remote controls have been twice. logged on. control You can log on a maximum of re- Ignition is switched off. mote controls for the DWA. The No button was pressed for 30 logon for each remote control is seconds after the ignition was carried out in three steps.

  • Page 71: Battery

    Battery In this case, the receiver on the Replace battery motorcycle no longer reacts to with anti-theft alarm system the signals of the remote control. (DWA) Synchronize remote When is a battery change control required? The batteries of the remote con- trol must be replaced after ap- prox.
  • Page 72 Install a new battery while mak- LED 2 begins to flash and ing sure that positive terminal goes out after a few seconds. of battery is at top. The remote-control is again Position lower housing section ready to be used. on nose 5 of front edge and close while watching two guide pins 6.

  • Page 73: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....72 Observe checklist ....74 Starting .

  • Page 74: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized also "Accessories" chapter). Observe the maximum pay- BMW Motorrad retailer will be load and maximum speed as happy to advise you and has Payload of rear bag the correct clothing for every...
  • Page 75 Burn hazard Settings of spring-strut and Accident hazard caused by tyre shock absorber system damage at excessively high speed. CAUTION Unevenly distributed load Observe the maximum permis- Loose clothing Engine and exhaust system sible speed for the tyres. Insufficient tire inflation pres- become very hot when the sure With studded or winter tyres, the...

  • Page 76: Observe Checklist

    Modifications Comply with all specified main- Firm seating of cases and lug- tenance intervals gage ATTENTION At every third refuelling stop: ATTENTION Modifications to the motor- without Electronic Suspension cycle (e.g. engine control Adjustment (ESA) Unburned fuel in the catalytic unit, throttle valves, clutch).

  • Page 77: Starting

    Check rear brake fluid level with Automatic Stability Control 99). (ASC) Check coolant level ( 100). ASC self-diagnosis in progress Lubricate chain ( 103). 77). Check chain sag ( 103). Engage neutral, or pull back clutch lever if a gear is en- Starting gaged.
  • Page 78 The self-diagnosis routine The ABS indicator and warning is determining whether light goes out. Phase 2 BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for The universal warning lamp operation. The self-diagnosis Watch all warning and indicator changes from yellow to red. routine runs automatically when lights on the display.

  • Page 79: Breaking In

    ABS function is not avail- light flashes slowly. thorized workshop, preferably able. Phase 2 an authorized BMW Motorrad Have the malfunction corrected retailer. as soon as possible at an The diagnostic system evalu- authorized service facility,...

  • Page 80: Speed

    Tires Engine speed warning Observe mileage, after which the running-in check should be New tires have a smooth sur- performed. face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at Mileage until running-in various lean angles until the tires check are run in.

  • Page 81: Off-Road Riding

    Riding on unpaved or dirty roads. Off-road riding Delayed braking effect caused by After driving offroad dirty brake discs and brake pads. BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes are braked clean. that the following be observed after driving offroad: ATTENTION...

  • Page 82: Brakes

    Rims Locking up of the front wheel is changes during braking. The BMW Motorrad recommends prevented by the BMW Motorrad heavier you brake, the greater checking the rims for possible ABS. the weight transfer to the front damage after riding offroad.

  • Page 83: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Wet, soiled brakes Brake early until the full braking Do not sit on the motorcycle action is available again. when it is parked on the side Moisture and dirt on the brake stands. rotors and the brake pads result Parking your in a decrease in the braking ac- Fold out side stand and park motorcycle...

  • Page 84: Refueling

    ATTENTION WARNING Folding in of the main stand Escaping of fuel due to ex- during strong movements. pansion under exposure to heat with overfilled fuel tank. Component damage caused by tipping over. Accident hazard Do not sit on the motorcycle Do not overfill the fuel tank.

  • Page 85: Fuel Quality

    ing until fuel is no higher than Reserve fuel quantity ATTENTION lower edge of filler neck. Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel. NOTICE min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) Damage to the engine and fuel When refueling after running on supply.

  • Page 86: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    Recommended fuel qual- with unleaded regular gaso- line Regular unleaded (minor re- strictions with regard to power and fuel consumption), (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) ATTENTION ATTENTION 87 AKI Motorcycle tips to the side Pinching of components. Fastening motorcycle when raising.
  • Page 87 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on rear frame and ten- sion. Tension all straps evenly; the vehicle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as much as possible.

  • Page 89: Detail

    ABS ....... . 88 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....90...

  • Page 90: Riding Mode

    ABS and/or ASC can be Brake system with Changing the setting switched off in each mode; the BMW Motorrad ABS The process of changing the following explanations always ABS and ASC riding modes refer to the activated systems.
  • Page 91 Before this sit- BMW Motorrad ABS? bility is ensured. After detecting uation occurs, ABS is activated The BMW Motorrad ABS en- the actual conditions, the system and the brake pressure is ad- sures driving stability on any sur-...

  • Page 92: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    Rear wheel spinning in place safety function with careless To ensure that the with front brake engaged (burn riding or unnecessary risks. BMW Motorrad ABS is in a out). properly maintained condition, Heating up on the main or aux- Engine management...
  • Page 93 The engine-management during off-road and racing use. The system compares the rota- system adapts the engine torque BMW Motorrad ASC can be tion speeds of the front and rear when the slip limit is exceeded. switched off for these conditions.
  • Page 94 The en- gine's braking torque could cause the rear wheel to lock, resulting in unstable vehicle conditions. BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to...

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....94 Onboard tool kit ....94 Engine oil .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    Reversible screwdriver in- tenance and repair work can be sert with service toolkit obtained on DVD through your with Phillips and straight authorized BMW Motorrad re- blade tailer. Remove light sources in front and rear turn indi- Special tools and thorough spe- cators ( 118).

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    For more extensive work (such as Allow engine to idle until fan wheel removal and installation), starts, then let it continue run- BMW Motorrad has put together ning for an additional minute. a service tool kit matched to your NOTICE motorcycle.
  • Page 98 Top up engine oil ( 96). If oil level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil Clean measuring scale 2 using a dry cloth.

  • Page 99: Brake System

    If no clear pressure points are calipers 1 and 2. perceptible: Have the brakes checked at an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and Remove oil dipstick 1.
  • Page 100 Conduct a visual inspection of pads are not worn beyond their ity, preferably an authorized the brake pad thickness. Direc- BMW Motorrad retailer. minimum thickness. tion of view: from rear at brake Have the brake pads replaced Checking front brake fluid caliper 1.
  • Page 101 The brake fluid level in the brake- authorized BMW Motorrad re- with center stand fluid reservoir drops due to brake tailer. Make sure ground is level and pad wear.

  • Page 102: Coolant

    If brake fluid level falls below the pansion tank 1. Viewing di- approved level: rection: from front through Have the defect corrected as windshield and right-hand side soon as possible by an autho- panel. rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 103: Clutch

    Topping up coolant an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check clutch pedal free play Coolant, specified level Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Add coolant up to specified Antifreeze and anti-corrosion level using a suitable funnel. agents Close cap of expansion tank.

  • Page 104: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Have spokes checked by an Pull rubber grommet 1 over the authorized workshop, preferably nut. an authorized BMW Motorrad Wheel rims and tires retailer. Check wheel rims Checking tire tread depth Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 105: Chain

    minimum tread depth is Chain Turn the rear wheel until the reached. position with the lowest chain Lubricating chain sag is reached. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. ATTENTION Measure tire tread depth in Insufficient cleaning and lu- main tread grooves with wear brication of the drive chain.
  • Page 106 Rotate rear wheel toward front Adjust chain sag with adjusting Contact an authorized service of vehicle until the chain is ten- screws 3 on left and right. facility, preferably an authorized sioned. Check chain sag ( 103). BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 107: Wheels

    Wheels the Internet at www.bmw- service facility, and preferably a motorrad.com. BMW Motorrad retailer. In some Tire recommendation cases the data stored in the Affect of wheel sizes For every tire size, control units can be adapted to BMW Motorrad has tested on suspension control the new wheel sizes.
  • Page 108 Raise front of motorcy- cle, preferably using a Push brake pads 1 slightly BMW Motorrad front wheel ATTENTION apart by turning the brake stand, continuing until the caliper 2 back and forth against Pressing together the brake wheel rotates freely.
  • Page 109 Push axle as far as possible toward inside. Unscrew axle clamping bolts 1 Remove spacer bushing 1 on on right side. left side from wheel hub. Install front wheel Remove axle 1 while support- ing the wheel. WARNING Do not remove grease on axle. Roll front wheel forward to re- Use of a wheel which does move it.
  • Page 110 Always have the tightening Roll front wheel into front torques checked by a spe- suspension. cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Pinch bolt on quick-re- lease axle Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating...
  • Page 111 Tighten axle screw 1 to speci- If they have been tightened, Pinch bolt on quick-re- fied torque. loosen right-hand axle clamping lease axle screws 1 again. Axle screw in front quick- Remove front wheel stand. Tightening sequence: Tighten release axle the screws 6 times, alternating without center stand between one and the other...
  • Page 112 Tighten screws 1 on left and Insert ABS sensor into the bore Tighten right axle clamping right to appropriate torque. and install screw 1. screws 1 to specified tight- ening torque. Remove adhesive tape from Brake caliper on tele- wheel rim. scopic forks Operate brakes several times until brake pads contact brake...
  • Page 113 with center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand. Remove axle nut 1. Pinch bolt on quick-re- Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and lease axle right by turning counterclock- wise. Tightening sequence: Tighten Loosen adjusting screws 3 on the screws 6 times, alternating Remove screw 1 and take...
  • Page 114 Remove quick-release axle 1 are not damaged or are lost. cialized workshop, preferably and take out adjusting plate 2. an authorized BMW Motorrad Installing rear wheel Support the wheel. retailer. Roll rear wheel into swing arm...
  • Page 115 caliper and rear wheel. Support the wheel. Make sure that the quick-re- lease axle fits in cutout of ad- justing plate. Roll rear wheel as far forward Install axle nut 1, however do as possible and lay chain 1 on not tighten yet.

  • Page 116: Front Wheel Stand

    Mount front wheel stand against front axle. surface. ATTENTION Use base stand with front wheel mount. The base Use of the BMW Motorrad stand and its accessories front wheel stand without an are available through your additional auxiliary stand. authorized BMW Motorrad Component damage cause by retailer.

  • Page 117: Light Sources

    panel 2 on lowbeam headlamp Adjust the height of the front wheel stand if necessary. to the left. Remove cover 1 or 2. Ensure that motorcycle is standing securely. Light sources Replacing low and high- beam bulbs in headlight Park motorcycle, ensuring that Apply uniform pressure to push support surface is firm and front wheel stand down and...
  • Page 118 Remove bulb 2. Replace defective light source. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight Insert the bulb 1, ensuring that Install cover 1 or 2. the lug is in the correct posi- H7 / 12 V / 55 W Replacing parking light tion.
  • Page 119 Turn cover 1 to the left. Remove light source 1 from Press the bulb 1 into its the socket. socket. Remove cover 1. Replacing a defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect the glass on the new bulb against contamina- tion, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it;...
  • Page 120 The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized Remove the screw 1. BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove the light source 1 from the light housing by...
  • Page 121 pressing it in and turning it counterclockwise. Install front and rear turn indicator light sources Replace defective light source. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Install the light source 1 in the Fit the screw 1. light housing by pressing it in To protect the glass on the Replacing bulb in license...
  • Page 122 Remove screw 1 in mudguard Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 in bulb socket. cover and remove the cover. socket. Replacing defective bulb. Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect the glass on the new bulb against contamina- tion, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it;...

  • Page 123: Fairings And Panels

    Remove screws 1 on left and panel headlight right. Connect plug connection to The auxiliary driving light can onboard socket. only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 124: Air Filter

    Lay on center fairing panel. Install screws 1 on left and Remove two screws 1 on left Make sure that the guides 1 right. and right. on left and right engage the Install the seat ( 59). side panels. Air filter Removing air cleaner Remove center fairing panel 121).

  • Page 125: Jump-Starting

    the fairing side panels out- Install center fairing panel wards. 121). Jump-starting ATTENTION Current too high when jump- starting the motorcycle Cable fire or damage to the vehi- Mount the air filter cover 2. For cle electronics this purpose, slightly push the Do not jump-start the motor- fairing side panels outwards.
  • Page 126 way; if engine does not start, ATTENTION wait a few minutes before re- peating attempt in order to pro- Jump-starting with a voltage tect starter motor and donor higher than 12 V. battery. Damage to the motorcycle's Allow both engines to run for electronics.

  • Page 127: Battery

    NOTICE electronics. Compliance with the points be- Disconnect the battery be- low is important in order to maxi- BMW Motorrad has developed a fore charging on the battery mize battery life: trickle-charger specially designed terminals. for compatibility with the elec- Keep the surface of the battery tronics of your motorcycle.
  • Page 128 Damage to charger and chassis is not compatible with your mo- electronics. Removing battery torcycle's electronics. In this Use suitable BMW chargers. Park motorcycle, ensuring that case, charge the battery directly The correct charger is avail- support surface is firm and...
  • Page 129 Consult a certified service fa- to position 4. cility, preferably an authorized Incorrect battery disconnec- Install screws 3 on left and BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- tion. right. ting of the date. Danger of short circuit Follow the disconnection Switch off ignition.
  • Page 130 Install the seat ( 59). Set the clock ( 39). with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Switch on the alarm system if necessary.

  • Page 131: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....130 Onboard sockets ....130 Luggage .

  • Page 132: General Instructions

    BMW parts, ditions experienced by BMW accessories and other products. Automatic switch-off motorcycles and, consequently, You will find all BMW Motorrad The onboard sockets are au- they are not sufficient in some optional accessories on tomatically switched off during circumstances.

  • Page 133: Luggage

    Luggage switching off the ignition to re- duce the strain on the onboard Lashing down luggage electrical system. Additional devices with low power con- sumption are possibly not de- tected by the vehicle electron- ics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 134 Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Close case lid. Detach lid retaining cable 1. Position locking claw 2 on lid. Close case lid. NOTICE Press lock housing 3 down- Open second latch of case lid. ward while making sure that Remove case lid. The case cover can be opened claw grips into lid.
  • Page 135 Pull aluminum case back as far as possible and remove toward outside. Installing aluminum case with aluminum case Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Close case lid. Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. Close second lock of case lid.

  • Page 136: Aluminum Topcase

    BMW Opening aluminum Motorrad Retailer. topcase The following values apply to the with aluminum Topcase combination described here: Maximum speed for rid- ing with aluminum case max 112 mph (max 180 km/h) Payload per aluminum...
  • Page 137 Close topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Position aluminum topcase on topcase carrier and slide for- Position locking claw 2 on lid. Press lock housing 2 down- ward so that mounts on top- ward to release locking claw 3. Press lock housing 3 down- case carrier 2 and on aluminum ward while making sure that Pull locking claw 3 back.
  • Page 138 To lock, turn key clockwise and remove. Maximum payload and maximum speed Observe maximum payload and top speed as indicated on label in Topcase. If you cannot find your combina- tion of motorcycle and topcase on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer.

  • Page 139: Care

    Care Care products ..... 138 Washing your motorcycle ..138 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 140: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brake ro- care products available at your that you use BMW insect re- tors and brake pads are dry. authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off retailer.

  • Page 141: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    Especially in the case of road Use of unsuitable cleaning salt, carefully clean chrome parts Use of silicone sprays for agents. with plenty of water and BMW care of rubber seals. Damage to plastic surfaces. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Damage to rubber seals.

  • Page 142: Paint Care

    Remove this type of soiling with (preferably by using the front cleaning naphtha or spirit on a and rear-wheel stands available clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW from BMW Motorrad). Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- mover. Then add a protective...

  • Page 143: Technical Data

    Technical Data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 142 Performance data ....154 Threaded fasteners ....143 Engine .

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 145: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Pinch bolt on quick-release axle M8 x 25 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Axle screw in front quick-re- lease axle M14 x 1.5...
  • Page 146 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M10 x 1.5 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray Clamping piece (mirror) on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

  • Page 147: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 148: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI with unleaded regular gasoline Regular unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption), (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

  • Page 149: Engine Oil

    BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend the use of oil additives, as these can adversely affect the op- eration of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

  • Page 150: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed manual transmission inte- grated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 151: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 16/42 sprocket) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down forks Spring travel, front 9.1 in (230 mm), On wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm...

  • Page 152: Brakes

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires V, minimum requirement: 149 mph (240 km/h)
  • Page 153 Front wheel Front wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.15" x 21" Front tire designation 90/90 - 21 Load index for front tire At least 42 Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 0.2 oz (max 5 g) Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size...

  • Page 154: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets 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. Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

  • Page 155: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDS in the tail- 6, Brake / taillight lamp Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame Frame design...

  • Page 156: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 77.2 in (1960 mm), without rider at unladen weight with low seat 75.6 in (1920 mm), without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 505 lbs (229 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 1001 lbs (454 kg) Maximum payload...

  • Page 157: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 156 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 157 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......157 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 158: 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 159: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide service net- work, BMW Motorrad can provide The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- support for you and your mo- vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- torcycle in over 100 countries...
  • Page 160 1200 km). More information on the topic of BMW Service service is available at: BMW Service is carried out once bmw-motorrad.com/service a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be depen- The required scope of mainte-...

  • Page 163: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 162) Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner insert Check or replace the air filter element Telescopic fork oil change Change the brake fluid in...

  • Page 164: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW Service Checking the side stands for ease of movement. The standard BMW Service in- Checking the center stand for cludes the following maintenance ease of movement (when a work: center stand is fitted as op- Performing the brief test using tional equipment).

  • Page 165: 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 166 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 167 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 168 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 169 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 170: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 171 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 173: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 172...

  • Page 174: Immobilizer

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 175 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.

  • Page 176: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 16 Checking fluid level at rear, 99 Operating, 48 Checking front fluid level, 98 Control, 16 Self-diagnosis, 77 Front reservoir, 13 Operating, 47 Technology in detail, 90 Rear reservoir, 13 Self-diagnosis, 76 Brake pads Warning lamp, 32 Technology in detail, 88 Breaking in, 78...
  • Page 177 Replacing low-beam bulb in Coolant Engine Checking level, 100 headlight, 115 Starting, 75 Fill level indicator, 13 Replacing parking light Technical Data, 145 Topping up, 101 bulb, 116 Warning lamp, 30 Warning lamp, 29 Technical data, 152 Engine oil Warning lamp, 30 Checking level, 95 Fill location, 11 Damping...
  • Page 178 Frame Heated handlebar grips Keys, 38 Technical Data, 153 Control, 18 Front wheel stand Operating, 46 Mounting, 114 Helmet holder Lap-Timer, 43 Fuel Position on vehicle, 14 Lights Fill location, 13 Securing helmet, 59 Control, 16 Fluid level indicator, 33 Horn Lowbeam headlamp, 44 Fuel reserve, 34...
  • Page 179 Mirrors Underneath seat, 14 Off-road mode Adjusting, 52 Warning and indicator Adjusting, 49 Mobility Services, 157 lamps, 22 Technology in detail, 88 Motion sensor Offroad riding, 79 Deactivating, 64 Pre-Ride-Check, 76 Onboard power socket Motorcycle Programming, 66 Information on use, 130 Care, 137 Position on vehicle, 11 Cleaning, 137...
  • Page 180 Seat Inflation pressure table, 14 Tachometer, 19 Installing, 58 Inflation pressures, 151 Technical data Locking mechanism, 11 Recommendation, 105 Battery, 152 Removing, 58 Technical Data, 150 Brakes, 150 Service, 157 Top speed, 73 Bulbs, 152 Reporting safety defects, 156 Torques, 143 Clutch, 148 Service display, 34 Transmission...
  • Page 181 ASC, 32 Bulb defective, 30 Coolant temperature, 29 Displays, 25 Electronic engine management, 30 Electronic immobilizer, 29 Fuel reserve, 29 Outside temperature warning, 31 Overview, 22 Weights Payload table, 14 Technical Data, 154 Wheels Check spokes, 102 Check wheel rims, 102 Install front wheel, 107 Installing rear wheel, 112 Removing front wheel, 105...
  • Page 183 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 184 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418565417* Order No.: 01 41 8 565 417 08/2015, 5th edition, 07...

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