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The Ultimate
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Rider's Manual (US Model)
R nineT

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) R nineT...
  • 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

    Table of Contents Fuel reserve ....22 5 Anti-theft alarm sys- Warning lights ....23 tem DWA .
  • Page 5 Performance data ..126 BMW Motorrad ABS ..66 cle ......108 Anti-Theft Alarm System .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    When the time comes to sell ATTENTION Special in- Tightening torque. your BMW, remember to hand structions and precaution- over this Rider's Manual; it is an ary measures. Non-compliance important part of the motorcycle. can cause damage to the vehi- Technical data.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    The high safety and quality stan- of equipment which you have not pletely installed during dards of BMW motorcycles are ordered. Please note, too, that motorcycle production. maintained by constant develop- your motorcycle might not be ex- ment work on design, equipment Optional accessory.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left ... . 14 Multifunction switch, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Check clutch function Refueling ( Remove passenger frame Adjusting damping on rear wheel ( Onboard power sockets Checking engine oil level Type plate (on left on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Checking front brake fluid level ( Topping up engine oil Vehicle Identification Num- ber (at front right at bottom on rear frame) Checking rear brake fluid level ( Adjusting spring preload Removing passenger seat...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Multifunction display High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Payload table Onboard tool kit ( Tire inflation pressure table Positive battery connection point (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lamps ( Tachometer Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) Clock ( Multifunction display Display ( Indicator lamp with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Anti-theft alarm system (DWA)

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lamps ..20 Multifunction display ....21 Meaning of symbols ....22 Service display .

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps Turn indicator, left Universal warning lamp, appears together with warnings in display panel Neutral position (idling) High-beam headlight Turn indicator, right ABS ( Fuel-reserve warning lamp Warning light for battery charge current ( NOTICE The ABS symbol can be shown differently depending on the country.

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Trip odometer ( Warning lamp for elec- tronic engine management with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips Clock ( Service display ( Odometer Indicator lights ( Gear indicator, "N" is shown for Neutral Reading display range 10 Warning indicator (...

  • Page 24: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols appears briefly following the pre- Indication of maximum ride check. remaining mileage until Average fuel consumption next service: 62 miles (100 km) (Time until Average speed service due is counted down in steps.) Fuel reserve Current fuel consumption The fuel level in the fuel tank, when the fuel warning lamp switches on, depends on the...

  • Page 25: Warning Lights

    The universal warning lamp lights The distance, which can still be up for the most urgent warning. driven with the reserve quantity, depends on the driving style (on The possible warnings are listed the consumption) and on the fuel on the following pages. level when the warning lamp was initially activated (see the expla- nation above).
  • Page 26 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 yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Lights up Battery charge current insufficient...
  • Page 27 Adapt your style of riding ac- Reserve fuel quantity Have the defective key re- cordingly. placed, preferably by an autho- Avoid rapid acceleration and rized BMW Motorrad retailer. passing maneuvers. Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l) Possible cause: Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 28 Locate defective bulb with vi- as soon as possible at an au- thorized workshop, preferably sual check. thorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Replacing bulbs for dipped and an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. main-beam headlights ( 89).
  • Page 29 The ABS function is not avail- thorized workshop, preferably able, because the self-diagno- This fault message is only shown an authorized BMW Motorrad sis has not been completed. To for a short time immediately fol- retailer. check the wheel sensors, the lowing the Pre-Ride-Check.

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 30 Tires ....... . 40 EWS Electronic immobilizer .

  • Page 32: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Steering and ignition Switch on ignition Switch off ignition lock Keys You are provided with 2 ignition keys and one key for removing the passenger seat ( 42). Should you lose your keys, re- fer to the information regard- ing the electronic immobilizer EWS ( 31).

  • Page 33: Ews Electronic Immobilizer

    If you lose one of your motorcy- EWS Electronic right lock position. cle keys, you can have it disabled immobilizer by your authorized BMW motor- The motorcycle's electronic cycle retailer. circuitry monitors the data stored When having a key disabled you...

  • Page 34: Clock

    Selecting display readings Ignition keys are only available Switch on ignition ( 30). through an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrated security sys- tem, so the retailer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replace- ment/extra keys.

  • Page 35: Lights

    Reset tripmeter The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode Switch on ignition ( 30). as soon as you start the engine. NOTICE With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high-beam headlight with the ignition Press and hold button 1 until switched on or by operating the...

  • Page 36: Turn Indicators

    The de- fined riding time and distance can be set by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Hazard warning flashers Press button 1 toward left to Operating hazard warning...

  • Page 37: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Press button 1 again to switch The engine can be switched NOTICE off hazard warning flashers. off easily and quickly using the emergency on/off switch. If a turn indicator button is Emergency on/off pressed with the emergency switch (kill switch) flashing function switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as...

  • Page 38: Clutch

    Brakes Clutch Adjusting clutch lever Adjusting handbrake lever WARNING WARNING Modified position of the Changed position of clutch fluid reservoir. brake-fluid reservoir. Air in clutch system. Air in the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fit- Do not turn handlebar fitting or ting or the handlebars.

  • Page 39: Heated Handlebar Grips

    Heated handlebar grips with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips NOTICE The heated grips option can only be activated when the engine is running. Turn adjusting screw 1 into Press button 1 repeatedly un- desired position. til desired heating level 2 is NOTICE shown.

  • Page 40: Mirrors

    Adjust mirror arm Spring preload If no further changes are made the selected heating level is Setting adopted as the setting. It is essential to set the spring To switch off heated grips, preload to suit the load carried by press button 1 until heated grip the motorcycle.

  • Page 41: Damping

    Damping WARNING Setting Uncoordinated settings of Damping must be adjusted to the spring preload and spring road conditions and the spring strut damping. preload. Poorer handling. A rough road surface requires Adjust damping characteristic softer damping than a smooth to changed spring preload. road surface.

  • Page 42: Tires

    Tires Adjust damping with toolkit us- Check tire pressures against ing adjusting screw 1. data below. Checking tire pressure Tire pressure, front WARNING Incorrect tire inflation pres- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire sure. cold) Poorer handling characteristic of Tire pressure, rear the motorcycle.

  • Page 43: Rider And Passenger Seats

    BMW Motorrad Installing driver`s seat try where traffic travels on the retailer. side of the road opposite to that Rider and passenger of your home country (left-hand drive to right-hand drive or vice seats versa).
  • Page 44 Removing passenger seat Install the passenger seat Remove screw 1 with seat Mount passenger seat 2 in key 2. rear frame while making sure that lug 5 of passenger seat is Pull grab strap 3 toward rid- seated in rear frame. er's seat and work passenger seat 4 to rear to remove.

  • Page 45: Anti-Theft Alarm Sys

    Anti-theft alarm system DWA Overview ......44 Activation ......44 Alarm function .

  • Page 46: 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 47 Activation with motion Protection of the battery If the alarm function is to be acti- vated after the ignition has been sensor switched off for more than one minute, then the button 1 must be pressed for longer than one second.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 DWA indicator Deactivating alarm remote control and the ignition lamp signals the reason for any function then not switched on, the...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Logging On Remote Con

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

  • Page 52: Synchronizing

    Logging on remote Acknowledgment tone sounds no button was pressed for 30 twice. seconds after the ignition was control switched off You can log on a maximum of 4 remote controls for the DWA. no button was pressed for 30 The logon for each remote con- seconds after a remote control trol is carried out in three steps.

  • Page 53: Battery

    Battery Synchronizing remote Replacing battery control with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) When is a battery change required? The batteries of the remote con- trol must be replaced after ap- prox. 2 - 3 years. A weak battery can be recognized from the fact that the LED does not light up at Remove screw 2 and take off all or only briefly when a button is...
  • Page 54 Install a new battery while mak- LED 2 begins to flash and ing sure that the positive termi- goes out after a few seconds. nal of the battery is at the top. The remote control is ready to Position lower housing section operate again.

  • Page 55: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....54 Observe checklist ....56 Starting .

  • Page 56: Safety Instructions

    Incorrect settings of spring- of the year. Your authorized with tank backpack strut and shock absorber sys- BMW Motorrad retailer will be Observe maximum payload of happy to advise you and has Imbalanced load tank rucksack. the correct clothing for every Loose clothing purpose.
  • Page 57 Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Danger of overheating Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel ATTENTION monoxide, which is colorless and to enter the catalytic converter, odorless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating Engine idling for a lengthy and damage.

  • Page 58: Observe Checklist

    Observe checklist Check front brake fluid level During cold start and at low 77). temperatures: Use the following checklist to Checking rear brake fluid level Pull clutch. check your motorcycle at regu- 78). lar intervals. Starting Before every journey: Function of the brake system Starting the engine Function of the lighting and Switch on ignition (...
  • Page 59 ABS warning lamp goes out. warning and indicator lamps are is determining whether Watch all warning and indicator switched on consecutively. BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for lamps on the display. operation. The self-diagnosis Phase 2 An ABS error is indicated follow-...

  • Page 60: Breaking In

    <6500 min (Odometer thorized workshop, preferably erting greater pressure on the reading 124...249 miles an authorized BMW Motorrad brake levers. (200...400 km)) retailer. <7500 min (Odometer WARNING Breaking in reading 249...373 miles...

  • Page 61: Brakes

    Moisture and dirt on the brake Locking up of the front wheel changes during braking. The disks and the brake pads result in is prevented by BMW Motorrad heavier you brake, the greater a decrease in the braking action. ABS.

  • Page 62: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Refueling When driving on roads spread Component damage caused by with salt. tipping over. Fuel specifications After working on the brakes Always check that the ground For optimal fuel economy, the due to oil or grease residues. under the stand is level and gasoline should be sulfur-free or firm.
  • Page 63 Refueling procedure "E10," may be used for refu- Make sure ground is level and eling. Ethanol should satisfy firm and park motorcycle. the quality standards for US WARNING (ASTM 4806–xx) and Canada Fuel is highly flammable. (CGSB-3.511–xx). “xx” - com- Fire and explosion hazard.

  • Page 64: Securing Motorcycle For Trans

    Securing motorcycle NOTICE for transport The "usable fuel quantity" spec- Protect all component surfaces ified in the technical data is the against which straps are routed fuel quantity, which can be re- against scratching. For exam- fueled if the fuel tank was com- ple, use adhesive tape or soft pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine cloths.
  • Page 65 with the assistance of a second person. Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on side stand. Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the vehicle should be pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed as ATTENTION...

  • Page 67: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 66...

  • Page 68: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS During extremely heavy and rapid dition. decelerations it is possible that How does ABS work? the BMW Motorrad ABS can- What happens when The maximum braking force that not prevent the rear wheel from rough roads are can be transferred to the road lifting off the ground.
  • Page 69 What are the design Driving on the rear wheel To ensure that the (wheelie) for a longer period. BMW Motorrad ABS is in a characteristics of the properly maintained condition, Rear wheel spinning in place BMW Motorrad ABS? it is vital that the specified...

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....70 Onboard tool kit ....70 Front wheel stand .

  • Page 72: General Instructions

    Wrench size: 14 tenance and repair work can be Adjust mirror arm obtained on DVD through your ATTENTION 38). authorized BMW Motorrad re- Torx wrench T40 Motorcycle standing only on tailer. Adjusting headlight a front wheel stand and its Special tools and thorough spe- Reversible screwdriver with rear wheel.

  • Page 73: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Place motorcycle on a front inserted into the front wheel stand; BMW Motorrad suspension. recommends BMW Motorrad Adjust height of front wheel front wheel stand. stand until front wheel can be Install rear-wheel stand ( 71). turned freely. Insert the mounting pins 1 at the left and right into the front suspension.
  • Page 74 Use rear wheel stand with rear axle adapter. The rear wheel stand and its accessories are available through your autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Push the rear-wheel stand from ATTENTION the right onto the rear axle. Apply the retaining disk from Motorcycle tips to the side the left;...

  • Page 75: Engine Oil

    Engine oil NOTICE Check engine oil level To reduce the environmental impact, BMW Motorrad recom- ATTENTION mends checking the engine oil The oil level varies with the after every journey of at least temperature of the oil. The 50 km.

  • Page 76: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked at an max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) (Dif- authorized workshop, preferably ference between MIN and Wipe area around oil fill loca- an authorized BMW Motorrad MAX) tion to clean it. retailer. Check engine oil level ( 73).
  • Page 77 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad brake pads to determine their...
  • Page 78 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Conduct a visual inspection of Rear brake-pad wear Brake pad wear the brake pad thickness. Direc-...
  • Page 79 Check front brake fluid level WARNING Insufficient brake fluid in the brake-fluid reservoir. Considerably reduced braking performance caused by air in the brake system. Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Check brake fluid level in front Check brake fluid level is between the brake pads.
  • Page 80 BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level WARNING Insufficient brake fluid in the brake-fluid reservoir. Read brake fluid level at rear Considerably reduced braking Front brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1. performance caused by air in the brake system.

  • Page 81: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by an If the tone does not remain con- authorized workshop, preferably sistent: Rear brake fluid level an authorized BMW Motorrad Have spokes checked by an retailer. authorized service facility, preferably an authorized Brake fluid, DOT4 Wheel rims and tires BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 82: Wheels

    Make sure ground is level and For every size of tire, to wheels not installed as stan- firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has tested and dard equipment can seriously af- Measure tire tread depth in approved certain makes as...
  • Page 83 Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove sensor cable arrow ATTENTION from bracket. Remove screw 1 and take Pressing together the brake Loosen screws 1. wheel speed sensor 2 out of pads with the brake caliper bore.
  • Page 84 Install front wheel stand tipping to the side, preferably 70). with the assistance of a second person. Raise motorcycle, preferably with a BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. Install rear-wheel stand ( 71). ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad Push brake pads 1 slightly...
  • Page 85 Remove spacing bushing 1 on bushing in the front cialized workshop, preferably left side from front wheel hub. suspension. an authorized BMW Motorrad Damage to the wheel speed sen- retailer. Install front wheel sor. ABS malfunction. The left clamp fixes the...
  • Page 86 Raise front wheel and mount Lubricant quick-release axle 1 and fasten loosely. Optimoly TA ATTENTION Front wheel installation op- posite the running direction. Accident hazard Mount spacing bushing 1 on Observe running direction ar- left side in wheel hub. rows on tire or rim. Roll front wheel into front Position brake caliper 2 on suspension.
  • Page 87 Extend side stand. ATTENTION Motorcycle tips to the side when raising. Component damage cause by tipping over. Secure the motorcycle against tipping to the side, preferably Lay on brake caliper 3 on left Fasten sensor cable arrow on with the assistance of a second and bracket 2.
  • Page 88 Tighten quick-release axle 1. Quick-release axle in axle mount 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Tighten axle clamping screws 2. Tighten screws 1. CAUTION Front wheel cover on Hot exhaust system. fork Burn hazard 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Do not touch hot exhaust system.
  • Page 89 Place rear wheel on rear wheel support. Remove screw 1 and fastening Remove screws 1 while sup- washer 2 of muffler bracket porting wheel. from passenger footrest. Roll rear wheel out toward rear. Install screws 1. Pull off muffler 3 toward rear Installing rear wheel and lay on a soft surface.

  • Page 90: Headlight

    Clip on muffler and ex- haust manifold 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Headlight Removing and installing light housing Switch off ignition ( 30). Align muffler 3, lay on fas- Slide clip as far forward as pos- Make sure ground is level and tening washer 2 and install sible and align so that clamp firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 91: Light Sources

    Light sources Carefully pull light housing 2 in lower area forward toward (ar- Replacing bulbs for row) and remove upward. dipped and main-beam headlights Switch off ignition ( 30). Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove light housing ( 88).
  • Page 92 Install light housing. Replacing bulb for parking light Switch off ignition ( 30). Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove light housing ( 88). Press wire spring 1 downward Mount bulb 1 in light housing. and swivel to side out of catch, Fold wire spring 2 closed and then fold open wire spring up- swivel into catch.
  • Page 93 Replacing bulb for front and rear turn indicator Switch off ignition ( 30). Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Pull bulb 1 out of socket 2. Insert bulb 1 for parking light into socket 2. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove screw 1.
  • Page 94 Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw connection Insert inside end of lens into To prevent contaminants from side out of light housing.

  • Page 95: Jump-Starting

    Please contact a specialist ATTENTION service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized Jump-starting with a voltage BMW Motorrad retailer. higher than 12 V. Damage to the motorcycle's Jump-starting electronics. Unclip cover 1 in lower The battery of the donor ve-...

  • Page 96: Battery

    Do not open the battery peating attempt to protect BMW Motorrad has developed a Do not top up with water starter and supporting battery. trickle-charger specially designed Be sure to read and comply...
  • Page 97 Once the battery is fully The motorcycle's onboard elec- electronics. charged, disconnect the tronics know when the battery Use suitable BMW chargers. charger's terminal clips from is fully charged. The onboard the battery terminals. The correct charger is avail- socket is switched off when this able through your authorized happens.
  • Page 98 See the instructions for caring for your battery. Always fully recharge the battery before returning it to use. Replacing battery If the battery is defective, please contact a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 99: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....98 Onboard power sockets ... . 98 Luggage ......99 Passenger frame .

  • Page 100: General Instructions

    BMW accessories and other products. on before electrical devices con- motorcycles and, consequently, You will find all BMW Motorrad nected to the power sockets can they are not sufficient in some optional accessories on be operated. To reduce loads on circumstances.

  • Page 101: Luggage

    BMW Motorrad retailer. WARNING Detailed information can be obtained from your authorized Reduced riding stability BMW Motorrad retailer or online caused by overloading and at www.bmw-motorrad.com. uneven loading. Also observe the general infor- Accident hazard mation at the beginning of this...
  • Page 102 Make sure ground is level and Use suitable surface or tape off firm and park motorcycle. endangered area. Install rear-wheel stand ( 71). Remove passenger seat 42). Remove rider's seat ( 41). ATTENTION Remove screw 1 and Pinching of components. washer 2.
  • Page 103 shouldered bushing 3 from Bracket for muffler on right. rear frame Installing muffler bracket 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) with muffler bracket 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Mounting muffler with muffler bracket Remove screws 1 and take off passenger frame 2 toward rear. Preparing muffler bracket with muffler bracket Lay muffler bracket 1 on rear...
  • Page 104 Footrest system on rear bucket or cover for rear frame). frame After the passenger frame is You will find all BMW Motorrad removed, the maximum load in optional accessories on 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) the area of the luggage rack 1 our website: "www.bmw-...

  • Page 105: Installing Passenger Frame

    Installing passenger frame Removing left-hand footrest system Remove screw 1 and Remove screws 1 and 2. washer 2. Take off muffler bracket 3. Removing end muffler bracket with muffler bracket Remove screws 1 and take off footrest system 2 on left. Removing muffler with muffler bracket...
  • Page 106 Installing left-hand Scratching of and damage to paintwork. footrest system Use suitable surface or tape off endangered area. Remove rider's seat ( 41). Loosely install screw 1 and fas- tening washer 2. Install screws 3. Lay footrest system 1 on left on rear frame 2 and install Passenger frame on rear screws 3.
  • Page 107 Tighten screws 1. ATTENTION Passenger frame on lug- Pinching of components. gage rack Component damage 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Do not pinch components, e.g. brake lines or wiring Remove masking. harnesses. Installing driver's seat ( 41). Fasten lines 1 in bracket 2. Install the passenger seat Install screws 2.

  • Page 109: Care

    Care Care products ..... 108 Washing your motorcycle ..108 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 110: 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 111: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    Fairings and Panels salt, carefully clean chrome parts Use of silicone sprays for Clean body panels with water with plenty of water and BMW care of rubber seals. and BMW plastic cleaner. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Damage to rubber seals.

  • Page 112: Paint Care

    Paint care Protective wax coating Motorrad recommends remov- ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Washing the vehicle on a regu- BMW Motorrad recommends mover. Then add a protective lar basis will help prevent long- applying BMW car wax or prod-...

  • Page 113: Technical Data

    Technical Data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 112 Performance data ....126 Threaded fasteners ....113 Anti-Theft Alarm System .

  • Page 114: 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) Emergency off switch in normal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling procedure (...

  • Page 115: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screw in axle adapter M8 x 35 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
  • Page 116 Mirror arm Value Valid Adapter on clamping block 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Headlight Value Valid Headlight on bracket M8 x 40 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Front wheel cover Value Valid Front wheel cover on fork M5 x 20 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Frame Value Valid...
  • Page 117 Exhaust system Value Valid Clip on muffler and exhaust manifold M8 x 40 - 10.9 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Muffler on passenger frame M8 x 40 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) Bracket for muffler on rear frame M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) with muffler bracket M8 x 25...

  • Page 118: Engine

    Engine Engine number location On crankcase at lower right, in front of cylinder Engine type 122EJ Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling, oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man- agement Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm...

  • Page 119: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super Plus unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 91 AKI Alternative fuel quality Super unleaded (minor power restriction and pos- sibly higher consumption) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

  • Page 120: Engine Oil

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ/JASO MA2, Additives (for instance, molybdenum-based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coat- ings on engine components, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l), Difference between...

  • Page 121: Transmission

    0,939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0,848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32/11 teeth)

  • Page 122: Suspension

    Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 4.7 in (120 mm)

  • Page 123: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operated double disc brakes with 4- piston radial monobloc calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Front brake-disk thickness min 0.16 in (min 4 mm), Wear limit ±0.01 ±0.25 Free travel of brake actuation (Front wheel brake) 0.07 in (1.85 mm), at piston...

  • Page 124: Wheels And Tires

    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 125 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoke wheel with 40 spokes Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180 / 55 ZR 17 Load index for rear tire At least 70 Rear wheel load at unladen weight 243 lbs (110 kg) Permissible rear wheel load max 595 lbs (max 270 kg) Permissible rear-wheel imbalance...

  • Page 126: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm) Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 60/55 W...

  • Page 127: Frame

    Frame Frame design 4-piece steel tube frame with supporting drive unit Location of type plate Steering head at front left Location of the vehicle identification number Rear frame at lower front right Dimensions Motorcycle length 82.1 in (2085 mm) Motorcycle height 49.8 in (1265 mm), in DIN normal-load position;...

  • Page 128: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 489 lbs (222 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 948 lbs (430 kg) Maximum payload 459 lbs (208 kg) Performance data Start-off capacity on uphill grades (with permissi- 20 % ble total weight) Top speed...

  • Page 129: Remote Control

    Remote control with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Range of remote control 32.8 ft (10 m) Readiness for reception of remote control 1 h, after ignition off Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency 433.92 MHz Battery voltage (for remote control) Battery type (for remote control) CR 2032 lithium...

  • Page 131: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 130 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 131 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......131 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 132: 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 133: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide dealer net- work, BMW Motorrad can attend The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- to you and your motorcycle in vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- over 100 countries around the...
  • Page 134 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 137: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule for the first time after one year, then every two years Running-in check ( 136) or 24,000 mls (whichever Standard BMW Service comes first) 136) every six years or every Engine oil change with fil- 24,000 mls (whichever...

  • Page 138: Running-In Check

    Final inspection and checking maintenance work. tread depth. for road safety. Setting the service date and Checking the side stands for Recording the BMW Service in remaining distance. ease of movement. the on-board literature. Performing the brief test using Checking tension of spokes...

  • Page 139: 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 140 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 141 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 142 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 143 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 144: 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 145 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 147: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 146...

  • Page 148: 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 149 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 150: Index

    Technical data, 124 Replacing bulbs for dipped and Abbreviations and symbols, 6 main-beam headlights, 89 Warning for battery charge current, 26 Replacing LED tail light, 93 Self-diagnosis, 57 Brake fluid Technical data, 124 Technology in detail, 66 Checking fluid level at rear, 78 Warning indicator for defective Warning lamps, 27 Checking front fluid level, 77...
  • Page 151 Dimensions Heated handlebar grips Factory settings, 48 Technical Data, 125 Operating, 37 Frame Horn, 14 Technical Data, 125 Indicator lamp, 17 Front wheel stand Warning indicator, 26 Mounting, 70 Ignition Fuel Switching off, 30 Filler neck, 11 Electrical system Switching on, 30 Technical Data, 124 Refueling procedure, 61 Immobilizer...
  • Page 152 Operating headlight flasher, 33 Multifunction display, 17 Multifunction display, 21 Control, 14 Operating high-beam Right handlebar fitting, 15 headlight, 33 Meaning of symbols, 22 Right side of vehicle, 13 Operating parking light, 34 Overview, 21 Underneath seat, 16 Selecting display readings, 32 Parking lamps, 33 Warning and indicator logon...
  • Page 153 Remote control Suspension Weights, 126 logon, 50 Technical Data, 120 Wheels and tires, 122 synchronize, 51 Switching off, 60 Tire inflation pressures Rider's Manual (US Model) Symbols Label, 16 Position on vehicle, 16 Meaning, 22 Tires Rider's seat Checking tire inflation Installing, 41 pressures, 40 Tachometer, 17...
  • Page 154 Vehicle identification number Position on vehicle, 13 Warning lamps, 17 ABS, 27 Anti-theft alarm system, 26 Battery charge current, 26 Bulb defective, 26 Display, 23 Engine electronics, 25 Fuel reserve, 25 Immobilizer, 25 Overview, 20 Weights Technical Data, 126 Wheels Check wheel rims, 79 Checking spokes, 79 Install front wheel, 83...
  • Page 156 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 157 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Operation with passenger, with cold tires You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418559237* Order No.: 01 41 8 559 237 08.2015, 3rd edition, 07...

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