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For safety reasons and to main-
tain the value of your motorcy-
cle, regular maintenance
intervals have been laid down.
Always keep to the specified
maintenance intervals. This is
the only way to ensure that war-
ranty claims are not invalidated.
The contents of the mainte-
nance schedules are subject to
change, for reasons of safety,
due to modifications in, among
other things, materials.
Your authorized BMW motorcy-
cle retailer can provide informa-
tion on the currently specified
Service, Inspection and Annual
Service work needed.
Important:
BMW refuses to accept liability
for damage or consequential
damage due to repairs or ser-
vice work performed by other
than BMW-authorized work-
shops.
Dear motorcycle enthusiast
Consequently, we advise you to
have service and maintenance
performed by your authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer's spe-
cially trained, expert personnel,
and confirmed by an entry in the
Maintenance Instructions.
Authorized BMW motorcycle
retailers are supplied with the
latest technical information and
have the necessary technical
know-how and specially trained
staff.
Please do not hesitate to con-
tact your authorized BMW
motorcycle retailer on all mat-
ters concerning your
motorcycle.
Authorized BMW motorcycle
retailers are fully informed about
all aspects of your motorcycle
and will gladly advise and assist
you.
Best wishes,
BMW Motorrad
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  • Page 1 Service work needed. retailers are fully informed about all aspects of your motorcycle Important: and will gladly advise and assist BMW refuses to accept liability you. for damage or consequential damage due to repairs or ser- Best wishes, vice work performed by other...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    BMW cannot assess every sin- gle product of outside origin in order to decide whether it can be used on or with a BMW vehi- cle without constituting a safety risk. For your own safety, use only...

  • Page 3: Maintenance

    Maintenance BMW Pre-Delivery Check The BMW pre-delivery check is carried out by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer before it turns over the motorcycle to you. BMW Running-in Check The BMW running-in check has to be performed when the motorcycle has covered between 300 miles (500 km) and 750 miles (1,200 km).

  • Page 4: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery Check Conducted Stamp, Signature BMW Running-in Check Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 5 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 6 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 7 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 8 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 9 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 10 Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 11 Confirmations of maintenance work BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature BMW Service Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature...

  • Page 12: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service This table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 13 Confirmation of service Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 14: General Instructions

    General instructions Your motorcycle is equipped with a digital electronic engine management system and a high-power ignition system. If you intend to perform the maintenance and general care When the engine is running or work described in the following the ignition is switched on, do section yourself, you must pos- not touch electrically live sess the necessary knowledge...
  • Page 15 Remember: the safety and reli- ability of your motorcycle are the most important consider- ations. BMW refuses to accept liability You should therefore not for damage or consequential attempt any complex repair or damage due to repairs or ser- maintenance tasks.
  • Page 16 General instructions Technical modifications The data stored in the control unit of the electronic engine management system is the result of extensive experi- mental and testing work. Tampering with the control unit of the engine manage- ment system represents an increased safety risk for the rider.
  • Page 17 Genuine BMW parts Whenever you are planning such modifications, comply For reasons of safety, use only with all legal requirements. The genuine BMW parts and acces- motorcycle must not infringe sories. your national road-vehicle con- Genuine BMW parts are identi- struction and use regulations.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Page Wrong ignition key Wrong ignition key Rider’s Manual position position Chapter 1 Kill switch is off Move kill switch to Rider’s Manual center position Chapter 3 Side stand extended Select neutral or...
  • Page 19 It is advisable to have other faults – not described on pages You can obtain further technical 14...67 – attended to by a information from the following BMW-certified workshop, pref- publications: erably an authorized – Repair Manual BMW motorcycle retailer.

  • Page 20: Removing The Front Wheel

    Removing the front wheel • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat surface Removing front mudguard • Remove one securing screw 1 on each side Make sure that the motorcy- • Remove two securing cle is standing firmly and can- screws 2 not topple forward or to either •...
  • Page 21 Removing the front wheel Removing brake calipers • Push the brake pads back a little by lightly rocking the brake calipers • Carefully lift off left and right When removing, do not dam- brake calipers 5 age brake lines, brake disks, brake pads and the wheel rim (mask off with tape if neces- sary).
  • Page 22 Removing the front wheel • Raise the front wheel with front wheel stand, BMW spe- cial tool No. 36 3 970, or a suitable auxiliary stand, and support if necessary Make sure that the auxiliary stand is set to the correct width and height.
  • Page 23 Removing the front wheel • Insert a suitable screwdriver through hole A in quick- release axle 8 • Pull out quick-release axle 8 • Roll the front wheel forward to the right, turning it slightly and out at the same time •...

  • Page 24: Installing The Front Wheel

    Installing the front wheel Make sure that the motorcy- cle is standing firmly and can- Note arrow on tire indicating not topple forward or to either correct direction of rotation. side. • Roll the front wheel in between the fork stanchions •...
  • Page 25 7 and brake caliper screws 4 the support must be removed from under the motorcycle. Always have the tightening torques checked by a BMW- • Compress the front forks certified workshop, firmly several times preferably an authorized BMW •...
  • Page 26 5 and tighten the securing screws to the specified torque Always have the tightening torques checked by a BMW- certified workshop, preferably Tightening torque: an authorized BMW motorcycle Brake caliper retailer.
  • Page 27 Installing the front wheel Installing front mudguard • Carefully position front mudguard 3 at forks and fork bridge • Install two securing screws 2 to secure the mudguard to the fork bridge • Install one securing screw 1 to secure the mudguard to Carefully tighten securing each fork leg screws 1 and 2...

  • Page 28: Removing The Rear Wheel

    Removing the rear wheel Before removing the rear wheel, take out the contents of the topcase and the left and right cases. Allow the ex- haust system to cool down. Do not sit on the motorcycle. Removing license plate carrier •...
  • Page 29 Removing the rear wheel • Pull the rear wheel off the cen- Do not damage brake lines, tering spigot and set it down brake disk, brake pads and • Remove spacing washer 5 wheel when removing. from the wheel centering Do not damage the ABS sensor spigot cable, the ABS sensor ring and...

  • Page 30: Installing The Rear Wheel

    Installing the rear wheel • Check that the wheel center- ing spigot and the contact faces of wheel hub and spac- ing washer 5 are free of grease • Roll the rear wheel into the wheel arch from the rear Use only wheel studs marked •...
  • Page 31 Installing the rear wheel Always have the tightening torques checked by a BMW- • Hand-tighten central screw 7 certified workshop, preferably with taper ring 6 an authorized BMW motorcycle • Hand-tighten four wheel retailer. studs 3 with taper rings 4 and...
  • Page 32 Removing the rear brake Removing brake caliper • Place the motorcycle on its Do not damage brake lines, center stand, making sure brake disk, brake pads and that the surface is level and wheel when removing. firm Do not damage the ABS sensor •...

  • Page 33: Installing The Rear Brake

    Installing the rear brake Installing the brake caliper • Carefully slip brake caliper 3 over the brake disk Do not damage brake lines, brake disk, brake pads or the wheel when installing. Do not damage the ABS sensor Make sure that bracket A for cable, the ABS sensor ring and the brake line is correctly the ABS sensor.
  • Page 34 Always have the tightening brake lever has to be operat- torques checked by a BMW- ed after the ignition has been certified workshop, preferably switched on and self-diagno- an authorized BMW motorcycle sis completed, in order to en- retailer.

  • Page 35: Checking Brake Pads

    • Visually check brake pad For your safety, we recommend thickness having work on the brake sys- Minimum pad thickness: tem performed by a BMW-certi- Wear indicating mark 1 must fied workshop, preferably an be clearly visible on the pads. authorized BMW motorcycle –...

  • Page 36: Rear Brake

    A without the pad For your safety, we recommend backplate having work on the brake sys- Minimum pad thickness: tem performed by a BMW-certi- 0.06 in (1.5 mm) fied workshop, preferably an • Before the linings wear to the authorized BMW motorcycle re- minimum permissible thick- tailer.

  • Page 37: Notes On Changing Bulbs

    Notes on changing bulbs Work on the electrical system only when the circuit has been interrupted (ignition and lights switched off). For greater safety, disconnect and insulate the negative bat- tery lead. When the engine is running or the ignition is switched on, do not touch electrically live Your motorcycle is equipped components, terminals or...
  • Page 38 BMW motorcycle retailer. If necessary, use the torch when removing and installing bulbs. Your motorcycle has one bulb...

  • Page 39: Changing Bulbs

    Have all work on the xenon possible, preferably by an light system including bulb authorized BMW motorcycle changes performed by a spe- retailer cialized workshop, preferably • Have the high-beam head- by an authorized lights adjusted by a special- BMW motorcycle retailer.
  • Page 40 Changing bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them. Low-beam headlight • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat sur- face Switch off the ignition before •...
  • Page 41 Changing bulbs • Insert cover 2 with wording • Pull off plug housing 3 TOP facing upward • Release spring clip 4 from • Pull clip 1 up until it engages retainers A at top and bottom and swing the clip back •...
  • Page 42 Changing bulbs High-beam headlight • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat sur- Switch off the ignition before face changing a bulb. • Turn the bulb holder counter- clockwise and remove it • Disconnect bulb 1 from plug 2 Do not touch the glass of new •...
  • Page 43 Changing bulbs Illumination • Pull protective cap 3 off bulb housing Switch off the ignition before • Push bulb 4 into its socket, changing a bulb. turn it counter-clockwise and remove • Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers.
  • Page 44 Changing bulbs Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when inserting them. Front turn signal • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat sur- face •...
  • Page 45 Changing bulbs • Turn bulb holder 4 counter- clockwise to release • Turn bulb 3 clockwise to remove • Engage new bulb 3 in bulb holder 4 by turning the bulb • Carefully insert turn indicator counter-clockwise cover 2 (arrow) •...
  • Page 46 Changing bulbs Removing and installing rear light Switch off the ignition before • Place the motorcycle on its changing a bulb. main stand on a firm, flat surface • Open the left and right cases • Take out screw 1 at left and Do not touch the glass of new right bulbs with your fingers.
  • Page 47 Changing bulbs • Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure Insert left and right screws 1 parallel to the edge of the fairing Do not damage the wiring har- and tighten without exerting un- ness. due force.
  • Page 48 Changing bulbs The procedure for changing the bulbs for turn indicator 1, brake light 2, rear light 2 and 3, and Rear light/brake light license plate light 3 is analo- License plate light gous Rear turn indicator • Remove the rear light ( •...
  • Page 49 Changing bulbs Cockpit lighting Switch off the ignition before • Pry out the bulb housing from changing a bulb. groove 1 • Press bulb 2 into its socket, turn it counter-clockwise and remove Do not touch the glass of new •...
  • Page 50 Changing bulbs Topcase lighting Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb. Take care when prying out the bulb housing in order to avoid scratching the lid of the top- case. Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a •...
  • Page 51 Changing bulbs Parking light Switch off the ignition before • Place the motorcycle on its changing a bulb. main stand on a firm, flat sur- face • Turn bulb holder 1 counter- clockwise and pull it out of the Do not touch the glass of new headlight housing bulbs with your fingers.
  • Page 52 Fuses Fuse box 2 1 Cruise control Equipment connected to system ......10 A fuses 2 Not used 3 Diagnosis plug, injection Fuse box 1 valves, fuel pump, 1 Relay for windshield oxygen sensor....10 A adjustment, power 4 Horn, brake light, anti- sockets 1 and 2 ....

  • Page 53: Replacing Fuses

    For this reason, always carry a trical system checked by a number of spare fuses in the BMW-certified workshop, pref- toolkit. erably an authorized BMW mo- Use only fuses of the specified torcycle retailer, if fuses blow rating and type. frequently.

  • Page 54: Jump Starting

    Jump starting Do not use proprietary start- assist sprays or other products Jump starting to start the engine. If the motor- cycle’s battery charge level is low, you can start the engine of your motorcycle with the aid of Do not attempt to jump-start another vehicle’s 12 V battery the motorcycle using the and two jump leads.
  • Page 55 Jump starting • Begin by connecting one end of the red jump lead to the positive terminal of the dis- charged battery and the other end to the positive terminal of the donor battery • Then connect one end of the black jump lead to the nega- tive terminal of the donor bat- tery, and the other end to the...

  • Page 56: Battery Maintenance Instructions

    Battery maintenance instructions Your motorcycle is supplied with a maintenance-free battery. Compliance with the points below is important in order to maximize battery life: – Keep the surface of the bat- tery clean and dry – Do not attempt to open the battery –...
  • Page 57 In case of doubt ask a special- tery to run flat. If this happens, ist, preferably an authorized warranty claims will not be ac- BMW motorcycle retailer, to cepted. prepare the vehicle for storing Disconnect the earth cable and to undertake the necessary...
  • Page 58 Battery • Place the motorcycle on its main stand on a firm, flat surface • Open the front seat, Removing the battery Rider's Manual, Chapter 1) • Disconnect negative battery lead 1 and swing it away from the negative post of the bat- Do not damage fuel tank, wir- tery or insulate it ing and hoses.
  • Page 59 Battery Installing the battery • Remove two screws 5 from battery retainer 6 Make sure that the brake hos- • Lift out battery retainer 6 es are correctly positioned. • Lift out the battery...
  • Page 60 Battery • Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure • Close the front seat Rider's Manual, Chapter 1) Disconnecting the battery de- letes all entries (e.g. faults, set- Before connecting the bat- tings) stored in the memory of tery, switch off the ignition. the electronic engine manage- To avoid short-circuits: ment system's control unit.
  • Page 61 Antenna Removing and installing the antenna • Using special wrench turn antenna in direction A and remove • Installation is the reverse of Using the special wrench, the removal procedure. carefully tighten the antenna.
  • Page 62 Cleaning/care Do not use aggressive or pene- trating cleaning agents or sol- vents, as they would cause damage to rubber and plastic parts. Regular cleaning, using the cor- Do not use a steam jet or high- rect methods, is an important pressure cleaning equipment.
  • Page 63 • Clean/treat fairing elements the approved care products only with cleaning and care products from the BMW Cleaning and Care Set • Do not use solvents or clean- After cleaning and before ing products on the instru-...
  • Page 64 Cleaning/care Removing road salt Cleaning windshield and • When the journey is over, fins wash the motorcycle immedi- • Remove dirt and dead insects ately with cold water with a soft sponge and plenty of water Do not use warm water – this ag- gravates the effect of the salt.
  • Page 65 • Minor damage caused by thorized BMW motorcycle re- stones striking the painted tailer. surface can be touched in with a BMW paint pencil of the Care of muffler correct color • Changes in the appearance of the mufflers during operation...
  • Page 66 • Support the engine in such a Service or Inspection work per- way that both wheels are formed when due by the autho- clear of the ground rized BMW motorcycle retailer.

  • Page 67: Returning To Use

    Returning to use Returning to use • If necessary, remove protec- tive wax coating • Clean the motorcycle ( • Install a charged battery • Check brakes Rider's Manual, Chapter 2) • Check/correct tire pressures • Run all safety checks Rider's Manual, Chapter 2) Rider's Manual, Chapter 2)
  • Page 68 Engine Type Water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine, longitudinally installed, with 4 valves per cylinder, bucket-type tappets, two chain-driven overhead camshafts and wet sump lubrica- tion. Displacement 1,171 cc Max. nominal power output acc. to 95/1/EC 85 kW 72 kW - at engine speed 8,000 rpm 8,000 rpm Max.
  • Page 69 Transmission Clutch Single-plate dry clutch with over- center action diaphragm spring and starter ring gear, mounted on crankshaft. Hydraulic actuation Clutch plate dia. 7.1 in (180 mm) Transmission Claw-shift with integral torsional vibration damper, 5 forward gears and reverser. Total spread of gear ratios 1st gear = 3.85 2nd gear = 3.098 3rd gear = 2.393 4th gear = 1.827...

  • Page 70: Frame And Suspension

    Sintered metal brake pads Rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with four-pis- ton fixed caliper, angular pad wear compensation and floating stain- less-steel brake disk. Organic brake pads Brake system BMW Integral ABS, fully integral...
  • Page 71 Frame and suspension Wheel location Front Telelever, leading link with central spring strut, pivoted centrally on main frame; anti-dive fork bridge Rear Cast aluminum single swinging arm with reaction link to compen- sate for shaft drive effects (Para- lever); swinging arm with off- center spring strut Front suspension Gas-filled spring strut, no provi-...
  • Page 72 Frame and suspension Steering lock angle 2 x 32° Front wheel castor in normal-load position 4.61 in (117 mm) Recommended minimum tire tread depth Front wheel 0.08 in (2 mm) Rear wheel 0.12 in (3 mm) Comply with local legal require- ments concerning minimum tread depth.
  • Page 73 BMW cast-aluminum wheels with 5 double-spoke design, low-profile tires You can obtain detailed information on approved tire sizes and makes from your authorized BMW motor- cycle retailer or by visiting www.bmw-motorrad.com on the Internet Front wheel rim Angled rim shoulder and double tire...

  • Page 74: Fuels And Lubricants

    “Special Oils” are approved individually by BMW AG and avail- able from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer. All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW quality assurance checks. BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants or similar oil additives.
  • Page 75 0.26 quart (0.25 l) Viscosity class Castrol EPX 90, or SAE 90 API Type of fuel Super (premium) unleaded fuel to DIN 51 607 standard, minimum octane number 95 (RON) or 85 (MON) Fuel tank capacity 6.34 gals. (24 l) BMW recommends Castrol...
  • Page 76 374 °F (190 °C), high corrosion protection, good resistance to water and oxidation; e.g. Shell Retinax EP2 Brake fluid DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluids Use only new brake fluid to DOT 4 specification. Battery 12 V 19 Ah gel battery, maintenance-free...

  • Page 77: Electrical System

    Electrical system Bulbs Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V 55 W High-beam headlight H9 halogen bulb 12 V 65 W Parking light DIN 72 601 12 V 5 W Standard designation W 10/5 Brake light/rear light/ DIN 72 601 12 V 21/5 W license plate light Standard designation P 25-2...

  • Page 78: Dimensions And Weights

    Dimensions and weights Overall length 97.6 in (2,480 mm) Width - across mirrors 42.5 in (1,080 mm) - across handlebars (without handlebar weights) 32.5 in (826 mm) - across front footrests 27.9 in (708 mm) - across rear footrests 31.9 in (809 mm) Overall height ECE model (windshield lowered)

  • Page 79: Performance Data

    Performance data Top speed acc. to type approval test more than 124 mph (more than 200 km/h) (85 kW) two-up 117 mph (188 km/h) (85 kW) for reverser 0.75 mph (1.2 km/h) Power-weight ratio ready for road + rider (187 lbs/85 kg) 12.3 lbs/kW (5.6 kg/kW) at gross weight limit 15.6 lbs/kW (7.1 kg/kW)
  • Page 80 Capacity Safety instructions, 56 Engine, 74 Technical data, 76 Transmission, 75 Warranty, 56 Castor, 72 BMW Integral ABS, 70 Cleaning plastic parts, 62 Bore/stroke, 68 Cleaning/care Brake caliper, installing Cleaning windshield and fins, 64 Front wheel, 26 General notes, 62, 64...
  • Page 81 E - O Electrical system, 77 General instructions, 14 Engine Generator, 77 Troubleshooting chart, 18 Genuine BMW parts and Type, 68 accessories, 17 Engine oil Ground clearance, 78 Capacity, 74 Consumption, 68 Idle speed, 68 Technical data, 74 Inspection Viscosity, 74...
  • Page 82 P - T Steering lock angle, 72 Paralever, 71 Storing the motorcycle, 66 Performance data, 79 Suspension travel, 71 Power socket, 52, 77 Power-weight ratio, 79 Technical data, from page, 68 Products, approved, 2 Dimensions and weights, 78 Electrical system, 77 Rear wheel Engine, 68 Installation, 30...
  • Page 83 T - Z Tread depth, 72 Troubleshooting chart, 18 Troubleshooting engine, 18 Type plate, 70 Weights, 78 Wet weight, 78 Wheel loads, 78 Wheel location, 71 Wheel suspension, technical data, 71 Wheelbase, 78 Wheels, Technical data, 73...
  • Page 84 Motorcycle data / Retailer data Motorcycle data Model Frame No. Color No. First registered on Registration No. Retailer data Person to contact for Service work Ms./Mr. Tel. No. Retailer’s address with telephone No. (company stamp)

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