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BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual S 1000 R...
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Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle 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)
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BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding your new vehicle so that you can your BMW and that all your jour- ride it safely and confidently in all neys will be pleasant and safe traffic situations.
3 Status indicators ..21 BMW Motorrad ASC ..52 6 Riding ....91...
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Brakes ....175 Lighting ....148 ment with BMW Motorrad Wheels and tyres ..175 Fuses .
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Maintenance work ..182 Maintenance schedule ..185 Standard BMW service ..186 Confirmation of mainten- ance work ....187 Confirmation of service .
Technical data. When the time comes to sell voiding of the warranty. your BMW, please remember NOTICE Specific instruc- to hand over this Rider's Manual; tions on how to operate, Anti-lock brake system.
Equipment Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- tolerance requirements of the stahlwarnanlage). Deutsches Institut für Normung When you purchased your BMW e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual motorcycle, you chose a model Electronic immobiliser. countries may differ. with individual equipment. This Rider's Manual describes the...
General view, left side Adjuster for front compression-stage damping (red scale) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Table of tyre pressures Payload table Chain settings Engine oil level indicator 126) OA connector for naviga- tion system...
General view, left side, with DDC with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) Adjusting spring preload for front wheel ( 80). Seat lock ( Table of tyre pressures Payload table Chain settings Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Engine oil level indicator 126) OA connector for naviga- tion system...
General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 131) Vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) and type plate (on steering-head bearing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 130) Adjuster for front rebound- stage damping (yellow scale) ( Steering damper Coolant-level indicator 132) OA connector Oil filler neck ( 127) Adjuster for rear rebound- stage damping (low on...
Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Lap timer ( with cruise control Cruise-control system Hazard warning flashers BMW Motorrad Race ABS ASC ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC ( with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) DDC (...
Instrument panel Panels for warning and tell- tale lights ( Rev. counter Gearshift light ( Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with alarm system (DWA) DWA status indicator light Multifunction display...
Warning and telltale lights ASC telltale and warning light ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC warning light ( ABS telltale and warning light ( Turn indicators, left General warning light (in combination with warnings in the display) ( Turn indicators, right Fuel reserve ( Idle High-beam headlight...
Multifunction display Speedometer Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral with heated handlebar grips Operating the heated handlebar grips ( Coolant temperature General information Clock ( Fuel level Riding mode ( NOTICE See Section 5 for information on the display modes for the race track.
Warnings If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropri- Mode of presentation ate warning lights and warning Warnings are indicated by the symbols appear, alternating with corresponding warning lights. warning words as applicable. The possible warnings are listed on the next pages.
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Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display EWS! lights up yellow appears on EWS active ( the display flashes red Coolant-tempera- Coolant temperature too high ( ture reading flashes lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode LAMPR! lights up yellow appears...
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Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display VDS! appears on Drop sensor defective ( the display flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS switched off ( lights up ABS fault ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off (...
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Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display quick-flashes DTC intervention ( slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC switched off ( lights up DTC fault ( DDC! lights up yellow appears on DDC fault ( the display DWALO! appears DWA battery weak (...
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Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display NO CODING lights up yellow No coding ( appears on the display...
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Have the defective key re- overtaking. placed, preferably by an au- If the coolant temperature Possible cause: thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. is frequently too high, have The engine control unit has dia- the fault rectified as soon Coolant temperature too gnosed a fault.
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General warning light shows quickly as possible by a light fails. yellow (only if both parking specialist workshop, preferably lights fail). an authorised BMW Motorrad WARNING LAMPF! appears on the dealer. Failure of lights on the display.
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Activating the Replace defective bulbs as workshop, preferably an author- EQIP WARN LAMP function in soon as possible; always carry ised BMW Motorrad dealer. SETUP MENU suppresses a complete set of spare bulbs if ABS self-diagnosis not this warning.
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ABS telltale and warning specialist workshop, preferably The ASC function is not avail- light shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad able, because self-diagnosis dealer. did not complete. (The motor- Possible cause: cycle has to reach a defined...
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Have the fault rectified as with Dynamic Traction Control completed. quickly as possible by a (DTC) specialist workshop, preferably ASC switched off an authorised BMW Motorrad DTC warning light slow- ASC telltale and warning dealer. flashes. light shows. Possible cause:...
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Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a DWALO! appears on the specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause: display. an authorised BMW Motorrad The rider has switched off the dealer. NOTICE DTC system. Switch on the DTC function DDC fault This error message shows briefly 53).
DWA battery flat CAN open circuit/short Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- circuit with alarm system (DWA) ised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows General warning light shows red. Fuel down to reserve yellow. NO CAN...
NOTICE The calculated range is only an approximate figure. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full range before The range readout 1 indicates If the next service is due in less refuelling.
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Seek the advice of a specialist might be necessary to have it workshop, preferably an author- serviced at a date in advance ised BMW Motorrad dealer. of the forecast due date. If the countdown distance to the early service is within the defined dis-...
Ignition switch/steering Ignition lock Switching on ignition Keys You receive 2 ignition keys. Consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) 41) if a key is lost or mislaid. One-key system Turn the key to position 1, Ignition switch/steering lock while moving the handlebars Tank filler cap slightly.
You can obtain extra keys started if the key is identified as only through an authorised “authorised”. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated NOTICE security system, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the...
RACE INFO Multifunction display in the display mode. Selecting the display RACE INFO: The information mode LAPTIMER logged with the can be retrieved for viewing here. Note that this display mode can be activated only when the motorcycle is at a standstill.
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Overview of the display modes — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. On-board computer read- ings ( Starting timing ( Start RACE INFO ( Start SETUP MENU...
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Selecting readings in Resetting the average values ROAD mode Switch on the ignition. Switch on the ignition. Repeatedly press button 2 until SETUP MENU ENTER pears on the display. Press and hold down button 2. Repeatedly press button 2 Repeatedly short-press but- Repeatedly press button 1 until SETUP EQUIPMENT until...
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Press button 1 to step the minutes reading up. Press button 2 to step the minutes reading down. When the minutes reading is correct, hold down button 2 until hours reading 3 flashes. Press button 1 to step the hours reading up. Press button 2 to step the hours reading down.
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) an authorised BMW motorcycle motion sensor dealer. an attempt to use an unau- with alarm system (DWA) thorised key to switch on the If an alarm was triggered while ignition Activation the motorcycle was unattended, disconnection of the DWA anti- Switching on ignition ( 40).
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Turn indicators flash once. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deac- tivated. DWA adjusting Switching on ignition ( 40). Repeatedly short-press but- Press button 1 briefly to SETUP EQUIP- ton 1 until go to the next menu item MENT ENTER SETUP EQIP DWA appears in...
Adjusting headlight for the setting checked by a special- High-beam headlight and ist workshop, preferably an au- driving on left/driving on headlight flasher thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. right Start the engine. This motorcycle has a Lights symmetric-beam low-beam Side light headlight.
Immediately after switching off warning flashers time and distance can be set by the ignition, push button 1 to Switch on the ignition. an authorised BMW Motorrad the left and hold it in this po- dealer. sition until the parking lights NOTICE come on.
Engine switched off ing flashers, switch on the igni- Normal operating position tion and press button 1 again. (run) WARNING BMW Motorrad Race Operation of the kill switch while riding. Risk of fall due to rear wheel Switch off the ABS locking.
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Switch on the ABS NOTICE function You have the option of deactiv- ating the ABS function while the motorcycle is on the move. Press and hold down button 1 until first DTC warning light 2 and then ABS telltale and Press and hold down button 1 warning light 3 change status.
2 changes status. Press and hold down button 1 ASC telltale and warn- until ASC telltale and warning BMW Motorrad ASC ing light goes out; if self- light 2 changes status. diagnosis has not completed it ASC telltale and warning Switch off the ASC starts flashing.
ASC function is switched on. DTC function is switched off. NOTICE If the coding plug is not inser- Switch on the DTC ted, you have the alternative of You have the option of deactiv- function switching the ignition off and ating the DTC function while the then on again.
Riding mode that can be selected. Setting riding mode Using the riding modes Switching on ignition ( 40). BMW Motorrad has developed 4 operational scenarios for your motorcycle from which you can select the scenario suitable for your situation:...
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DYNAMIC PRO : For sporty riding (only with coding plug installed). With the motorcycle at a stand- still, the selected mode is ac- tivated after approximately two seconds. The newly selected riding mode is activated as you ride only when the following Selection menu 1 with the four Repeatedly press button 1 until preconditions are satisfied:...
Installing coding plug Switching on cruise control with Pro riding modes Switching off ignition ( 41). Remove the front seat ( 62). To do so, press in latch 1 and remove the cap. Install the coding plug. Slide switch 1 to the right. Switch on the ignition.
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Saving road speed Accelerating Decelerating Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back. Increasing speed Reducing speed Adjustment range for cruise control 30...180 km/h Speed is increased each time Speed is reduced each time you press the button.
Deactivate cruise control Switching off cruise NOTICE control Brake, pull the clutch lever or turn the throttle twistgrip Opening the throttle does not (close the throttle by turning deactivate the cruise-control sys- the twistgrip back past the tem. If you release the twistgrip idle position) to deactivate the the motorcycle will decelerate cruise-control system.
Do not turn the handlebars or NOTICE WARNING the handlebar fitting on the handlebar. The adjuster is easier to turn Tendency of valve inserts to if you push the brake lever open by themselves at high WARNING forward. riding speeds. Sudden loss of tyre pressure.
to ensure the battery's starting If tyre pressure is too low: capability. Correct tyre pressure. Heated handlebar grips with heated handlebar grips Operating the heated handlebar grips Start the engine. The handlebar grips have two- NOTICE stage heating. Stage two 1 is for heating the grips quickly: it is The heating in the heated Repeatedly press button 1 until...
Mirrors Install the rear seat Adjusting mirrors Open seat lock 1 with the igni- tion key. Engage the rear seat in Lift the rear seat at the rear mounts 1 on left and right. Turn the mirror to the desired and then work it back and up position.
Installing front seat Lock the seat lock with the ig- nition key. Removing front seat Push the upholstery of the front seat forward slightly Engage the front seat in above the screw holes and mount 1, then lower the rear of hold it in this position.
Luggage loops Securing luggage to motorcycle Removing rear seat ( 61). Turn the rear seat upside down. Use the loops 1 and the rear ATTENTION footrests, for example, to se- cure luggage to the rear seat. Incorrect positioning of the In this process, take care not to helmet lock.
LAPTIMER Labels for the values time for the current lap is shown in the fourth line. shown on the display Mode of presentation LAST BEST: The third line The following times can be shows the time needed for displayed in the third line: the preceding lap, the best lap LASTLAP: The time for the currently logged in memory is...
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Display overview — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Interrupting timing ( 69). Starting timing ( 68). View the times ( 68).
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Viewing times Starting timing started only by an external sig- nal. Infrared receiver with infrared receiver An infrared signal provides a con- venient way of operating the lap timer. The instrument can be op- erated in this way only when the infrared receiver available as an To view the time of your Press switch 1 to start timing.
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Fastest lap anticipated Signals received before this time The lap section for the elapses are ignored. This function has to be activated intermediate time SETUP RACETRACK in the Interrupting timing 100 m menu (see the section on the SETUP MENU). If your intermediate times show that you are faster than on your previous best lap the processor...
RACE INFO Last lap logged in memory LAST Selecting saved lap All other laps logged in memory Aggregate time for all laps TOTAL logged in memory Delete lap data logged in DELETE LAPS memory Delete the best-ever lap BEST- logged in memory EVER DELETE RACE INFO EXIT Exit the...
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Display overview — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Selecting saved lap 70). Deleting lap times ( 73). Exit the INFO MENU 72). Delete the timing logs 73).
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Information for a lap Time for the lap currently displayed. The riding mode most commonly used is dis- played continuously. Exiting INFO MENU Press and hold down button 2 to exit the RACE INFO display In sequence: Top speed mode. (max), average speed (Ø) The readings already recorded and lowest speed (min) on...
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Deleting timing logs timed laps are deleted. This Deleting lap times means that other races can sub- sequently be timed and the lap times of those races compared with the best lap from earlier races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted from memory.
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LAST the last lap in memory the lap in question is deleted. The lap that was the second- last time until the last time was deleted becomes the new last lap. a lap stored in memory, the lap in question is deleted. The numbering of the remaining laps remains unchanged.
BEST SETUP MENU parameters are shown in reverse , total of all laps logged TOTAL sequence. in memory , best-ever Selecting a parameter BEStEV SETUP EQUIPMENT Display-freeze period for the Adjust the alarm system setting HOLD most recent time DWA AUTO ON/OFF (DWA) Debounce time (time that must CLOCK TIME...
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Overview SETUP MENU — Solid line: short-press the button. ‑ ‑ Broken line: press and hold down the button. Settings of the display Settings for the racetrack...
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Setting parameters Exiting SETUP mode SETUP MENU Press and hold down button 2 To exit the until the parameter starts to press and hold down button 1. flash. A value that is still flashing will Repeatedly press button 1 or not be saved.
Spring preload Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Adjustment for front Make sure the ground is level suspension and firm and place the motor- with Dynamic Damping Control cycle on its stand. (DDC) Make sure there is no load Front spring preload has to on the motorcycle;...
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Adjusting spring preload To reduce negative spring dis- Load-dependent adjust- placement (increase spring pre- for rear wheel ment of spring preload load, in other words), use the with Dynamic Damping Control tool from the on-board toolkit Suspension compression at (DDC) to turn adjusting ring 2 in dir- rear wheel ection B.
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displacement) between the two To increase negative spring readings. displacement (reduce spring preload, in other words), use Load-dependent adjust- the tool from the on-board ment of spring preload toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1 in direction B. Suspension compression at rear wheel Adjusting spring preload 20...24 mm (With rider 85 kg)
To reduce negative spring dis- Load-dependent adjust- placement (increase spring pre- ment of spring preload load, in other words), use the tool from the on-board toolkit Negative spring displacement to turn adjusting screws 1 in of front wheel direction A. 6...10 mm (With rider 85 kg) To increase negative spring displacement (reduce spring...
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duction in spring preload re- Compression stage, ba- quires softer damping. sic setting, front Adjusting compression- Position 1 (comfortable setting stage damping for front with rider 85 kg) wheel Position 3 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 7 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) To increase damping: Use the tool from the on-board kit to...
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Rebound stage, basic setting, front Position 1 (comfortable setting with rider 85 kg) Position 3 (normal setting with rider 85 kg) Position 7 (sports setting with rider 85 kg) To increase damping: Use the Adjust compression-stage tool from the on-board kit to damping by turning adjusting Adjusting rebound-stage turn the adjusting screw in the...
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mark 1 points to a higher read- Factory default settings ing on the scale. for compression/rebound To reduce damping: Use the stages, front tool from the on-board kit to turn the adjusting screw in the Position 3 appropriate direction so that Factory default settings, mark 1 points to a lower read- ing on the scale.
The setting shows briefly, then One-up NOTICE disappears automatically. You can adjust the damping Two-up Adjusting suspension characteristic while the motor- damping with DDC cycle is on the move. with Dynamic Damping Control Removing/installing The following settings are avail- (DDC) able: mirrors SOFT...
fluid reservoir remains correctly Locknut (mirror) to secured. clamping piece Remove mirror 3. 20 Nm Using the tool from the on- board toolkit, retighten nut 2. Clip protective cap 1 into posi- tion. Installing mirrors Removing and installing number-plate carrier Remove the cable tie arrow Remove the number-plate and disconnect plug 1 for the...
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Work plug 1 with the cable Remove anti-theft alarm 2, dis- through tail bottom section 2 engaging it from bracket 3. until clear. with alarm system (DWA) Remove screws 4 with wash- ers 3. Remove number-plate carrier 2 Disengage plug 1 for the and work cable leg 1 out until number-plate carrier.
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with alarm system (DWA) Hold number-plate carrier 2 in Insert anti-theft alarm 2, enga- position and work cable leg 1 ging it in bracket 3. Install bracket 3 for the anti- into position. Install screw 4. theft alarm. Install screws 4 with wash- Connect plug 1 for the anti- Install body-bound rivet 2.
Connect plug 1, hold it in po- Removing right cover ( 135). Work the cable through the sition and secure the cable fairing side panel. tie arrow. NOTICE If the warning for bulb failure is suppressed in preparation for a race-track session, before the motorcycle is ridden on public roads the warning has to be...
Your authorised Settings of the spring-strut and BMW Motorrad dealer will be ≤5 kg shock-absorber system glad to advise you on the correct Imbalanced load clothing for every purpose.
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Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel ATTENTION monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating Engine running for prolonged and damage.
Do not tamper with the vehicle Adjusting compression-stage Checking brake-fluid level, front in any way that could result in damping for front wheel brakes ( 130). tuned performance. 82). Checking the brake-fluid level, Adjust the rebound-stage rear brakes ( 131). Comply with checklist damping for front wheel Check coolant level (...
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Phase 1 NOTICE NOTICE You cannot start the motorcycle The start attempt is automatic- with the side stand extended and ally interrupted if battery voltage a gear engaged. The engine will is too low. Recharge the battery switch itself off if you start it with before you start the engine, or the gearbox in neutral and then use jump leads and a donor bat-...
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Phase 3 ABS self-diagnosis Check all the warning and tell- tale lights. The needle of the revolution BMW Motorrad Race ABS per- counter moves to the position forms self-diagnosis to ensure its ABS self-diagnosis not for zero engine revolutions. operability. Self-diagnosis is per-...
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ASC self-diagnosis DTC self-diagnosis Check all the warning and tell- tale lights. BMW Motorrad ASC performs with Dynamic Traction Control self-diagnosis to ensure its op- (DTC) ASC self-diagnosis not erability. Self-diagnosis is per- completed BMW Motorrad DTC performs formed automatically when you self-diagnosis to ensure its op- switch on the ignition.
Have the fault rectified as Running-in speed completed quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably The DTC symbol no longer an authorised BMW Motorrad shows. <9000 min (Odometer read- dealer. ing 300...1000 km) Check all the warning and tell-...
Tyres Shifting gear Mileage until the New tyres have a smooth sur- running-in check Gearshift light face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at 500...1200 km various heel angles until the tyres Engine-rpm govern- are run in. This running in pro- ing until the running-in cedure is essential if the tyres are check...
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BMW Motorrad SETUP EQUIPMENT menu. recommends disengaging the clutch for upshifts in these cir- Shift assistant cumstances.
Brakes Shift assistance is not available in the following situations: How can stopping Gearshifts with the clutch dis- distance be minimised? engaged Each time the brakes are applied, Gearshifts with the throttle a load distribution shift takes valve closed (engine overrun) place with the load shifting for- Downshifts ward from the rear to the front...
The BMW rear- situations: wheel lift assistant intervenes to Riding in the rain or through Parking your prevent the rear wheel from los- puddles of water.
Refuelling Refuelling Always check that the ground under the stand is level and Fuel grade firm. WARNING For optimum fuel consumption, Extend the side stand and prop Fuel is highly flammable. fuel should be sulphur-free or the motorcycle on the stand. Risk of fire and explosion.
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Make sure the ground is level NOTICE and firm and place the motor- cycle on its side stand. The "usable fuel capacity" spe- cified in the technical data is the NOTICE quantity that the fuel tank could hold if it had been run dry and The volume of the tank can be the engine had cut out due to a utilised to the full only when the...
Securing motorcycle Secure the vehicle to prevent it At the front, loop a strap over toppling, preferably with the as- the bottom fork bridge on each for transportation sistance of a second person. side. Make sure that all components Pull the straps down and tight. Push the motorcycle onto the that might come into contact transportation flat and hold it in...
Mode selection is not available for riding with standard tyres re- adapt to the prevailing weather on vehicles with reduced power commended by BMW Motorrad. conditions, the road and traffic, output. DYNAMIC PRO riding and the rider's style of riding:...
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from locking and the rear wheel the rear wheel to lift clear of the with a very high level of surface from lifting off the ground. ground is deactivated. The rear grip. wheel can lift clear of the ground. The ASC/DTC system intervenes The behaviour of the ABS is the early enough to prevent the rear same as in DYNAMIC mode, with...
No drive torque at the rear Brake system with How does ABS work? wheel BMW Motorrad Race The amount of braking force that No brake pressure in the brake can be transferred to the road system. depends on factors that include...
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At this instant the built up at the rear wheel by Rear wheel lift due to severe BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the integral function. If the braking. must assume an extremely low brake pedal is depressed after...
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In addition to problems with the momentum take over and even maintenance? BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- ceptional riding conditions can able to counteract their effects. WARNING lead to a fault message being is- sued.
Self-diagnosis BMW Motorrad ASC? Do not take risks that would has to complete before fault BMW Motorrad ASC is an assist- negate the additional safety messages can be issued. ant system for the rider for use offered by this system.
Out). a corresponding loss of stability. Invariably, it remains the rider's Heating up with the motorcycle The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- responsibility to adapt riding on the centre stand or an auxil- able to control a situation of this style to riding conditions.
Front-wheel damping the front wheel lifted off the cause the rear wheel to skid, with also depends on the riding mode, ground (Wheelie). a corresponding loss of stability. but spring travel is not measured. The BMW Motorrad DTC is un-...
BMW Motorrad circumstances. by visiting our website: Payload of tank rucksack Use only parts and accessor- "www.bmw-motorrad.com". ies approved by BMW for your vehicle. ≤5 kg BMW has conducted extens- ive testing of the parts and ac-...
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with rear softbag Note the maximum payload and the speed limit for riding with the rear softbag fitted. Payload of rear softbag max 5 kg Maximum permissible speed for riding with the rear softbag fitted to the mo- torcycle max 220 km/h...
Adjusting rebound-stage Replacing bulbs for front If you are in doubt, consult a damping for rear wheel and rear turn indicators specialist workshop, preferably 83). 153). your authorised BMW Motorrad Open-ended spanner dealer. Width across flats 17...
Torx bit, T25 sistance of a second person. are available from your Removing and installing BMW Motorrad authorised Make sure the ground is level body panels. dealer. and firm and place the motor- Remove the front seat cycle on its stand.
Install adapter pins 1 in the rear Turn brackets 1 long ends out. Engage the rear-wheel stand in wheel swinging arm on left and the rear wheel swinging arm Adjust adapters 2 to the width right and tighten to the spe- and apply even pressure to of the pins inserted in the rear cified torque.
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Lift the motorcycle, preferably BMW Motorrad authorised with a BMW Motorrad rear- dealer. wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand 123). Turn brackets 1 with long ends...
Engage the front-wheel stand the motorcycle upright. indicator 1. in the front suspension and Allow the engine to idle for one apply even pressure to push it minute. down to the ground. NOTICE As a contribution to reducing environmental impact, BMW Motorrad recommends...
Not enough or too much en- by a specialist workshop, gine oil. preferably an authorised Engine damage BMW Motorrad dealer. Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Top up the engine oil Top up the engine oil to the Make sure the ground is level specified level.
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0.8 mm (Friction pad only, Have the brakes checked by a brake pads 1. without backing plate) specialist workshop, preferably If the brake pads are worn: an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. WARNING Checking front brake pad Brake-pad thickness less thickness than permissible minimum.
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BMW Motorrad recommends missible thickness. installing only genuine BMW Motorrad brake pads. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, Checking rear brake pad preferably an authorised thickness BMW Motorrad dealer. Make sure the ground is level...
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Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes Check the brake fluid level in Make sure the ground is level Brake-pad wear limit, brake fluid reservoir 1.
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Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Check the brake fluid level in dealer. Brake fluid level, front rear reservoir 1. Checking the brake-fluid...
Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Check the coolant level in ex- dealer. Brake fluid level, rear pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-...
Body panels Removing right side panel NOTICE The procedure described here for the right side apply applies by analogy to the left side panel. Switching off ignition ( 41). Open cap 1 of the expansion with engine spoiler Coolant, specified level tank.
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Installing right side panel with engine spoiler Remove screws 1. Disengage right side panel 2 Install engine spoiler 1, making Begin by seating side panel 1 from grommets 3, taking care sure that retaining hook 2 is at the front and then seat to start by disengaging the rear secured.
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Disconnect plug 4 for the flashing turn indicators. Remove screws 1 and remove Remove screws 1 and head- windscreen 2. light fairing 2. Installing headlight fairing Remove screw 1. Ease right cover 2 aside and disengage it from both hold- ers 3.
Work left cover 1 into position Work right cover 1 into position Install windscreen 1 and from above. from above. screws 2. Connect plug 2 for the flashing Connect plug 2 for the flashing Windscreen to holder for turn indicators and route the turn indicators and route the instrument panel cable.
BMW Motorrad Repeat the steps in this pro- Clutch play is out of tolerance: dealer. cedure until clutch play is set Adjust the clutch-lever play correctly. 137). Checking clutch-lever play Chain Adjust the clutch-lever play Lubricating chain ATTENTION Inadequate cleaning and lub- rication of the drive chain.
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To prolong chain life, cycle on its stand. BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad chain lubricant or: Lubricant Use a screwdriver to push Chain spray chain 1 up and down at a point midway along the run between Wipe off excess lubricant.
BMW Motorrad. tightening torque. You can obtain detailed Permissible chain length information from your authorised Rear quick-release axle BMW Motorrad dealer or on in swinging arm the Internet at www.bmw- max 144.30 mm (measured motorrad.com. Thread-locking compound: centre to centre over...
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The tion, and they too must match ised BMW Motorrad dealer. locations of the marks are indic- the motorcycle's control sys- ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
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Lift the motorcycle, preferably Mask off the parts of the wheel removed. with a BMW Motorrad rear- rim that could be scratched in wheel stand. Remove screws 1 of the brake the process of removing the Install the rear-wheel stand calipers on left and right.
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BMW Motorrad front-wheel Slacken right axle clamping Always have the security of stand. screws 1. the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Installing the front-wheel stand Remove quick-release axle 2, an authorised BMW Motorrad 124). while supporting the wheel.
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Raise the front wheel, insert Hold left brake caliper 1 in Clamping screws in axle quick-release axle 1 and place and position cable holder tighten to specified torque. guide 2. Install screws 3 and tighten to Tightening sequence: Tighten Quick-release axle in the specified tightening torque.
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2 Removing rear wheel screw 1. Brake pistons are pushed back. Lift the motorcycle, preferably with a BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand 123). Slip wooden chocks or similar under the rear wheel to prevent...
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Slacken locknuts 2 on left and right. Slacken adjusting screws 3 on left and right. Remove adjusting plate 4 and push the axle in as far as it will Roll the rear wheel as far Remove screw 1 and forward as possible and disengage the brake line from disengage chain 1 from the holder 2.
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Always have the security of NOTICE the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably The sprocket and the spacer an authorised BMW Motorrad sleeves on left and right are dealer. loose fits in the wheel. Take care when removing to ensure that no...
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ing brake-caliper carrier 1 for- ward at the same time. When rolling the rear wheel Insert right adjusting plate 1 into position, take care not to into the swinging arm with damage wheel-speed sensor 1. stop 2 to the front. Roll the rear wheel as far Lift the rear wheel and work forward as possible and loop...
Adjust the chain tension 138). Lighting Replacing bulb for low- beam headlight NOTICE The plug arrangement can differ Insert left adjusting plate 1. Remove screws 1 and tilt the from the illustration, depending right headlight slightly to the Install axle nut 2 with its on the bulb to be replaced.
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Replace the defective bulb. NOTICE Bulbs with higher light-intensity ratings are available through af- termarket suppliers. These bulbs burn out more rapidly and gener- ate more heat than conventional bulbs. Under adverse conditions Disconnect plug 1. the extra heat can cause damage Install bulb 1.
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Install the cover. Replace the defective bulb. Installing right cover ( 136). NOTICE Replacing bulb for high- Bulbs with higher light-intensity beam headlight ratings are available through af- Switching off ignition ( 41). termarket suppliers. These bulbs Removing left cover ( 135).
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Disengage the plug from the Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 into the socket. holder arrow (using a screw- socket. driver if necessary) and discon- Replace the defective bulb. nect from plug 1. Turn socket 2 counter-clock- Bulb for parking light wise and remove it from the carrier.
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Installing headlight fairing Replace the defective bulb. 135). Bulb for parking light Replacing parking-light bulb, right W3W / 12 V / 3 W Make sure the ground is level Use a clean, dry cloth to hold and firm and place the motor- the bulb in order to keep the cycle on its stand.
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Replacing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators Switching off ignition ( 41). Insert socket 1 into the head- Pull the glass out of the light light housing, making sure that housing at the threaded- the retainer engages. fastener side. Remove screw 1.
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Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Bulbs for flashing turn Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install Install screw 1. indicators, rear it in the light housing. Replacing bulb for RY10W / 12 V / 10 W number-plate light...
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Seek the advice of a specialist light workshop, preferably an author- W5W / 12 V / 5 W ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold Maximum number of de- the bulb in order to keep the fective LEDs in rear-light glass free of foreign matter.
The figures in the graphic corres- by a specialist workshop, pond to the fuse numbers. preferably an authorised Close the fuse cover. BMW Motorrad dealer. The latch engages with an audible click. Install the rear seat ( 61).
Jump-starting Run the engine of the donor ATTENTION vehicle during jump-starting. Begin by connecting one end CAUTION Contact between crocodile of the red jump lead to the clips of jump leads and Touching live parts of the ig- positive terminal of the dis- vehicle.
Compliance with the points be- NOTICE low is important in order to max- imise battery life: BMW Motorrad has developed a Keep the surface of the battery float charger specially designed clean and dry for compatibility with the elec- Do not open the battery tronics of your motorcycle.
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Connecting battery to Comply with the operating in- structions of the charger. motorcycle Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger's terminal clips from the battery terminals. NOTICE The battery has to be recharged at regular intervals in the course ATTENTION of a lengthy period of disuse.
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If you want to have the date set consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Place the battery in the battery compartment, positive terminal on the right in the forward dir- ection of travel.
BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends dry the brake discs and brake that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning pads. and care products you can mover to soften and wash off...
Under conditions of use as Chrome ensure the best possible appear- intended by the manufacturer, ance: Use plenty of water and BMW sooner or later irremovable Remove road salt and corrosive shampoo to clean chrome, par- marks may appear on the seat...
BMW rubber-care brake fluid and bird droppings. able lubricant. products. We recommend BMW vehicle Coat bright metal and chrome- polish or BMW paint cleaner for ATTENTION plated parts with an acid-free this purpose. Application of silicone sprays grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 103).
Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Radial brake caliper to axle mount M10 x 65 38 Nm Rear wheel Valid...
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Rear wheel Valid Swinging-arm adapter to rear wheel swinging arm M8 x 30 20 Nm Spring strut to main frame M10 x 65 56 Nm Mirrors Valid Locknut (mirror) to clamping piece M14 x 1 20 Nm Multi-wax spray...
Engine Engine design Water-/oil-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke inline engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts Displacement 999 cm Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke 49.7 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1 Nominal output 118 kW, - at engine speed: 11000 min Torque 112 Nm, - at engine speed: 9250 min Maximum engine speed...
SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...
Rear-wheel drive Type of rear suspension Aluminium double swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/45 Secondary transmission ratio 2.647 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 120 mm, at wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Aluminium double swinging arm...
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in- formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web- site.
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Front wheel Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17 Load index, front tyre min. 48 Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Rear wheel rim size 6.0"...
Electrics Fuses Retainer 1 10 A, Instrument panel Retainer 2 4 A, Master relay, diagnosis plug, anti-theft alarm Retainer 3 Not used Retainer 4 7.5 A, Low-beam headlight, load relief relay Retainer 5 7.5 A, High-beam headlight Retainer 6 7.5 A, Socket for optional accessories, number- plate light Retainer 7 4 A, Ignition switch...
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Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight HB3 / 12 V / 60 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W3W / 12 V / 3 W Bulb for tail light/brake light Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light unit Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front...
Frame Frame type Aluminium composite bridge frame, load-bearing engine Type plate location Steering head, right Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2060 mm Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 845 mm, across mirrors Front-seat height...
Weights Unladen weight 207 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 407 kg Maximum payload 200 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...
BMW Motorrad has an extensive BMW Motorrad dealer. network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW to look after you and your mo- motorcycle, in circumstances In order to help ensure that your torcycle in more than 100 coun-...
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BMW Service distance in advance when the The BMW Service is carried out time for a service is approaching, once a year; the extent of ser- on the basis of the programmed vicing can vary, depending on values.
Maintenance schedule BMW Running-in check Standard BMW service 186) Engine-oil change, with filter Check valve clearance Checking timing Replace all spark plugs Replacing air filter Oil change in the tele- scopic forks Change brake fluid, entire system annually or every...
Standard BMW service Check the tyre pressures and tread depth. A standard BMW service con- Check the ease of movement sists of the following mainten- of the side stand. ance work: Lubricate the side stand. Perform vehicle test with the...
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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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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,...
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...
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-...
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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.
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Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit bmwmotorrad.com BMW recommends *01418565351* Order No.: 01 41 8 565 351 08.2015, 3rd edition, 01...
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