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BMW Motorrad R 1200 RT 2013 Rider's Manual

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual R 1200 RT...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle 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)
  • Page 3 Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance. We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 Heated handlebar grips ..49 the end of this Rider's Manual if Seat heating ....50 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 ....126 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 146 justment ESA II ... . . 85 Paint care .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW Motorrad overview of your motorcycle. All optional extras originally Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. If your BMW was supplied with Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely equipment not described in rule out errors and omissions. this Rider's Manual, you will We hope you will appreciate that...

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight beam-throw ad- justment ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 101) On-board socket (OE/OA) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension adjustable shift lever Engine oil level indicator Power socket ( Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( with seat heating Control for rear-seat heat- ing (underneath rear seat) Tank bag adapter Fuel filler neck ( Clutch-fluid reservoir electrically adjustable wind- screen ( Storage compartment Engine-oil filler neck...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Front-seat height adjust- ment ( Battery ( 120) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 102) Rider's Manual Toolkit Helmet holder ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Operation of the audio sys- tem (OE, see separate in- structions for use) High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise-control sys- Cruise control system con- trol ( Hazard warning flashers Windscreen control Operation of the turn indic- ators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen-...
  • Page 19 with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Operating the ASC 10 Select display (...

  • Page 20: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Operation of the heated handlebar grips ( with seat heating Front seat heating control Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Warning and telltale lights Multifunction display Rev. counter Anti-theft alarm telltale light (OE, see separate instruc- tions for use) Operation of the clock Adjust the dimmer 46). Control for the odometer Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting)

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....22 Warning and telltale lights ... 23 Telltale light of cruise control ..23 Service-due indicator .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The height of the column indicates the quantity of fuel left in the tank. Warnings ( - with audio system (OE) Audio-system readings Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. The height of the column indicates engine tempera- ture. with seat heating Seat-heating indicator Clock (...

  • Page 25: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale 10 Trip meter ( General warning light, in combination with warnings with on-board com- lights in the display ( puter On-board computer read- The ABS symbol might dif- ings ( fer, depending on the spe- with tyre pressure monit- cifics of national regulations.

  • Page 26: Service-Due Indicator

    Pre-Ride Check com- shop, preferably an authorised of the forecast due date. If the pletes. In this example the read- BMW Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo- ing means "March 2012". meter reading at which a service...

  • Page 27: Ambient Temperature

    The calculated range is a standstill the heat of the only an approximate figure. engine can falsify the ambient- Consequently, BMW Motorrad temperature reading. If the effect recommends that you should not of the engine's heat becomes ex- try to use the full range before...

  • Page 28: Warnings

    30 km/h. red. warning lights and warning sym- bols appear. The status of the The detailed description of 'General' warning light matches BMW Motorrad RDC starts on the most urgent warning. page ( 84).
  • Page 29 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display EWS ! Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red...
  • Page 31 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display + "Oil" appear on Engine-oil level too low ( the display + ambient-tempera- Outside temperature warning ( ture reading flash Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( slow-flashes...
  • Page 32 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical pres- sure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical pres-...
  • Page 33 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Lights up yellow + "DWA" appears Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( on the display...
  • Page 34 Have the defective key re- bear in mind that the usual en- placed, preferably by an au- gine performance might not be Engine in emergency- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. available. operation mode Have the fault rectified as Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 35 Do not continue your journey. specialist workshop, preferably The oil pressure in the lube-oil an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified as system is too low. Stop immedi- dealer. quickly as possible by a ately and switch off the engine.
  • Page 36 Possible cause: Possible cause: Replacing parking-light bulb 114). Rear light or brake light bulb de- A combination of the bulb de- Replacing front turn indicator fective. fects described above has oc- bulb ( 117). curred. Replacing brake-light, rear- Replacing brake-light, rear- light and rear-indicator bulbs See the fault descriptions light and rear-indicator bulbs...
  • Page 37 Seek the advice of a specialist ahead. not available. workshop, preferably an author- You can continue to ride the ABS self-diagnosis not ised BMW Motorrad dealer. vehicle, but make due provi- completed Outside temperature sion for the fact that the ABS ABS warning light flashes.
  • Page 38 Possible cause: quickly as possible by a with Automatic Stability Control The rider has switched off the specialist workshop, preferably (ASC) ASC system. an authorised BMW Motorrad with Automatic Stability Control dealer. ASC warning light slow- (ASC) flashes. Tyre pressure close...
  • Page 39 Check the tyre for damage authorised BMW Motorrad Correct the tyre pressure as and to ascertain whether the dealer. stated on the inside cover of vehicle can be ridden with the If you are unsure whether the the Rider's Manual.
  • Page 40 Signal transmission an authorised BMW Motorrad Sensor defective or dealer. disrupted system error with tyre pressure monitoring with tyre pressure monitoring Possible cause: (RDC) (RDC) Wireless communication with the RDC sensors has been disrupted. -- -- " " or "...
  • Page 41 Seek the advice of a specialist tional. workshop, preferably an author- A system error has occurred. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist Have the fault rectified by a workshop, preferably an author- specialist workshop, preferably Anti-theft alarm battery ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..42 Clutch ......54 Electronic immobiliser EWS .

  • Page 44: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Switch off the ignition workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. lock Switching on ignition Keys You receive two master keys and one emergency key. The emer- gency key is small and light so that it can always be kept in a wallet or purse, for example.

  • Page 45: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    You can obtain replacement/extra for starting until the engine con- keys only through an authorised trol unit has recognised the key BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys as "authorised" for your motor- are part of an integrated security cycle. system, so the dealer is under an...

  • Page 46: Reading

    RANGE Set the clock only when the mo- Hold down the button until the Residual range ( , once torcycle is stationary. minutes number stops flashing. fuel level is down to reserve) This completes the process. Switch on the ignition. with tyre pressure monitoring Reading (RDC)
  • Page 47 Select the desired tripmeter. with on-board computer without on-board computer Press button 4 to select the reading in display area 2. Press and hold down button 1 The following values can be dis- until the tripmeter reading in Press and hold down button 1 played: display area 3 has reset.

  • Page 48: Multifunction Display

    Lights Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely Press and hold down button 4 Press button 1.

  • Page 49: Turn Indicators

    High-beam headlight and The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after headlight flasher you have ridden for approximately 10 seconds and covered a dis- tance of about 300 m. Immediately after switching off the ignition, push button 1 to the left and hold it in this po- Push switch 1 forward to sition until the parking lights switch on the high-beam...

  • Page 50: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Emergency off switch flashers (kill switch) Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 1 to switch on warning flashers for longer than the hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 51: Heated Handlebar Grips

    The increase in power con- sumption caused by hav- ing the heated handlebar grips switched on can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level is low, the heated handlebar grips are switched off to ensure the bat- tery's starting capability.

  • Page 52: Seat Heating

    soon as the seat is warm. The length of time to pass without making further changes. heating stage you have selected is indicated by the symbol in the Seat heating multifunction display 2. 50% heating power with seat heating Front-seat heating 100% heating power Start the engine.

  • Page 53: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    switch back to stage one as soon Automatic Stability as the seat is warm. Control ASC 2 Switch centred: Heating off. with Automatic Stability Control 3 Switch pushed back: 50 % (ASC) heating power. 4 Switch pushed forward: Deactivating the ASC 100 % heating power.

  • Page 54: Cruise-Control System

    Switching on cruise ASC warning light shows. ASC warning light goes out; if self-diagnosis has not control completed it starts flashing. Release button 1 within two Release button 1 within two seconds. seconds. ASC warning light remains The ASC warning light re- mains off or continues to flash.
  • Page 55 Cruise control can be used Push button 2 forward and in the speed range from hold it in this position. 50 km/h to 180 km/h. The motorcycle accelerates steplessly. Telltale light for cruise con- The current speed is main- trol shows. tained and saved if button 2 is not pushed again.

  • Page 56: Stowage Compartment

    Resuming former cruising Stowage compartment Telltale light for cruise con- trol shows. speed Opening stowage compartment Switch off cruise control Briefly push button 2 back to return to the speed saved be- Open lock barrel 1 with the Slide switch 1 to the left. forehand.

  • Page 57: Brakes

    Attempting to adjust the The adjusting screw is clutch lever while riding the easier to turn if you push motorcycle can lead to accidents. the clutch lever forward. Do not attempt to adjust the Brakes clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill.

  • Page 58: Shift Mechanism

    Mirrors Shift mechanism Adjust the mirrors Adjusting shift lever Press top section of button 1 to raise the windscreen. Press bottom section of but- Pivot the mirror to the correct Slacken screw 1. ton 1 to lower the windscreen. position by pressing gently at Turn peg 2 to the desired pos- the edge.

  • Page 59: Damping

    Adjusting spring preload If you want to reduce spring Install the rear seat ( 63). preload, turn the knob in the for rear wheel Damping direction indicated by the LOW Your motorcycle's hand- arrow. Setting ling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and Damping must be adapted to suit damping-characteristic settings.

  • Page 60: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Basic setting of rear-sus- pension damping charac- teristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the direc- tion indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back three quarters of a turn in the dir- ection indicated by the S If you want a harder damping There is a risk of injury...

  • Page 61: Esa

    You have a choice of three load One-up with luggage modes with any of three damp- ing variants selectable for each Two-up (with luggage) mode. The detailed description of the ESA II Electronic Suspension The setting shows briefly, then Adjustment system is on page disappears automatically.

  • Page 62: Tyres

    Tyres setting you want to use ap- Check tyre pressures against pears on the display. the data below. Checking tyre pressure You can adjust the damping Tyre pressure, front Incorrect tyre pressures im- characteristic while the mo- pair the motorcycle's hand- torcycle is on the move.

  • Page 63: Headlight

    Consult a specialist workshop, dazzle oncoming traffic. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light.

  • Page 64: Front And Rear Seats

    with seat heating Turn the knob as far as it Turn the key to unlatch seat will go in the UP direction: lock 1 and hold it in this pos- Disengage the latch and dis- Neutral position. ition while pressing down the connect plug 2.
  • Page 65 Install the front seat that the seat is correctly loc- with seat heating ated. with seat heating Disengage the latch and dis- connect plug 3. Connect plug 3. If you install the seat in the low Remove the front seat and position, check that the seat's place it, upholstered side down, rubber buffers 5 are in the bot-...

  • Page 66: Helmet Holder

    with seat heating The rear seat engages with an audible click. Adjusting seat height Remove the front seat ( 62). Use a plastic-sheathed steel cable to secure the helmet to Connect plug 2. helmet holder 1. Remove seat supporting rod 1 and reinsert it at the desired height.
  • Page 67 way when you hook the helmet into position. Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here. Install the rear seat ( 63).

  • Page 69: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....68 Checklist ......70 Starting .

  • Page 70: Safety Instructions

    Make sure that the weight is of the year. Your authorised kerbs and similar obstacles, bear uniformly distributed between BMW Motorrad dealer will be in mind that your motorcycle's right and left. glad to advise you on the correct ground clearance is limited.
  • Page 71 Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter riding with topcase fitted, as stated on the label inside the Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel topcase. monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating with tank rucksack and damage.

  • Page 72: Checklist

    Risk of overheating Checklist Starting Cooling would be Use the following checklist to Starting engine inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- Switch on the ignition. were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits before you Pre-ride check is performed.
  • Page 73 General warning light shows tery voltage is too low. Recharge ABS self-diagnosis yellow. the battery before you start the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- engine, or use jump leads and a forms self-diagnosis to ensure its CHECK! appears on the dis- donor battery to start.
  • Page 74 (speed at least 5 km/h)). ABS warning light flashes. an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC warning light slow- dealer. flashes. Phase 2 ASC self-diagnosis...

  • Page 75: Running In

    Running in Do not omit the first inspection New tyres do not provide after 500 - 1200 km. full grip straight away. Wet Engine roads and extremely sharp in- Brake pads Until the first inspection, clines pose a risk of accident. vary the throttle opening and New brake pads have to bed Ride carefully and avoid...

  • Page 76: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Side stand of the road. situations: Switch off the engine. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- Riding in the rain or through vents the front wheel from lock- puddles of water. If the ground is soft or un- ing up.

  • Page 77: Refuelling

    stand to retract, and the vehicle The side stand is designed Recommended fuel to support only the weight would topple in consequence. grade of the motorcycle. Do not lean or sit on the mo- torcycle with the centre stand Do not lean or sit on the Premium plus unleaded, extended.
  • Page 78 Fuel expands when hot. If filling occurs after the fuel Fuel escaping from an level has gone below the overfilled tank could make its way reserve limit, the amount filled onto the road surface. This could must be greater than the reserve cause a fall.

  • Page 79: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    pling; this is best done with the Remove the key and close the Pass the straps through the protective cap. support of a 2nd person. leading link and tighten the straps. Push the motorcycle onto the Securing motorcycle transportation flat and hold it in for transportation position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand.

  • Page 81: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......80 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....82 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..84 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 82: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    ABS has to reduce braking force tance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
  • Page 83 What feedback does the tain circumstances it is possible ABS? rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- Within the limits imposed by BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent physics, the BMW Motorrad In-...

  • Page 84: Electronic Engine Management With

    What significance momentum take over and even In addition to problems with the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is devolves on regular exceptional riding conditions can unable to counteract their effects. maintenance? lead to a fault message being...
  • Page 85 Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can BMW Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered switch off automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.

  • Page 86: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    Tyre pressure close to limit of about 30 km/h. The display The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- permitted tolerance. shows for each tyre until able to control a situation of this...

  • Page 87: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Temperature Pressure adaptation Electronic Suspension compensation Adjustment ESA II Compare the RDC readings on the multifunction display with Tyre pressure is a temperature- with Electronic Suspension Ad- the value in the table on the in- sensitive variable: pressure in- justment (ESA II) side cover of the Rider's Manual.
  • Page 88 rate to increase. The maximum The combination of spring mount, suspension and spring spring rate is achieved when the rate ensure that the suspension sleeve completely encloses the plastic element and rests on the geometry is always perfectly adjusted. steel spring. By the same token, the spring rate decreases when The static normal position is the sleeve allows the plastic...

  • Page 89: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....88 Power sockets ..... . 88 Cases .

  • Page 90: General Instructions

    BMW Motorrad dealer, together cannot make provision for all If maximum load capability as with expert advice on their install- operating conditions experienced stated in the technical data is ation and use.

  • Page 91: Cases

    Cases remains operational if the igni- Lever 2 pops up. tion is subsequently switched off. Pull the release lever all the Opening cases The power sockets are switched way up. off approximately 15 minutes The lid of the case opens. after the ignition is switched off, Closing cases in order to prevent overloading of...
  • Page 92 case, ensure that the vehicle key Remove the cases The case is released and can is not left in the cases. be removed. Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go. Turn the key to the RELEASE position in the case lock.

  • Page 93: Topcase

    Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase Push case handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the case lock ition in the topcase lock.
  • Page 94 Removing topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier. Installing topcase Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the topcase position in the topcase lock.
  • Page 95 Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....96 Toolkit ......96 Engine oil .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    ( 118). Some of the work calls for spe- cial tools and a thorough know- Service toolkit ledge of the technology involved. If you are in doubt, consult a with supplementary toolkit specialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 99: Engine Oil

    Switch off the engine when it is at operating temperature. BMW Motorrad has assembled Check the oil level in oil-level Make sure the ground is level a tools service set that is ideal indicator 1.

  • Page 100: Brake System

    Top up the engine oil also applies if the oil level is too an authorised BMW Motorrad Make sure the ground is level high. dealer. and firm and place the motor- Always make sure that the oil cycle on its stand.
  • Page 101 Visually inspect the left and preferably an authorised Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain BMW Motorrad dealer. front their thickness. Viewing direc- Checking rear brake pad tion: Between wheel and front 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,...
  • Page 102 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Brake-pad wear to ascertain their thickness. rear...
  • Page 103 Checking brake-fluid Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level level, front brakes in the reservoir to sink. The drop A low fluid level in the in fluid level is compensated brake reservoir can allow air by a clearly visible black rubber to penetrate the brake system.
  • Page 104 Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If the bottom edge of the black diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark:...

  • Page 105: Clutch

    Have the defect rectified as Checking clutch function quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably Pull the clutch lever. an authorised BMW Motorrad The pressure point must be dealer. clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearly...

  • Page 106: Wheels

    The tyre BMW Motorrad dealer or on tems and consequently cannot is worn out when the tyre tread the Internet at www.bmw- be changed.
  • Page 107 RDC label sensor. Be sure to draw the with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised (RDC) BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand.
  • Page 108 Remove the spacing bush- BMW Motorrad recommends ing from the left-hand side of Remove screws 2 of the brake the BMW Motorrad front-wheel the front-wheel hub. calipers on left and right. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Installing the front-wheel stand...
  • Page 109 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- Raise the front wheel, insert ised BMW Motorrad dealer. quick-release axle 2 and Slip the spacing bushing into Tighten screws 2 on left and tighten to specified torque.
  • Page 110 Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. Braking efficiency is im- paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs. Before riding off, always check that the brakes bite as soon as the brake lever is pulled or the brake pedal depressed.
  • Page 111 Remove screw 2 for the Remove studs 3 from the rear Risk of burning due to hot bracket of the end silencer wheel, while supporting the exhaust system. from the rear footrest. wheel. Do not touch any hot parts of the Work the end silencer to the Lower the rear wheel to the exhaust system.
  • Page 112 Align the silencer, install workshop, preferably an author- screw 2 and tighten to the 60 Nm ised BMW Motorrad dealer. specified torque. Seat the rear wheel on the Push the end silencer onto the Silencer to rear frame rear-wheel adapter.

  • Page 113: Front-Wheel Stand

    Use locating pins 3 to set the stand before lifting the front front-wheel stand to the de- Clamp to silencer and wheel with the BMW Motorrad sired height. manifold front-wheel stand. Centre the front-wheel stand Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 114: Bulbs

    Bulbs Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb The positions of the plug, the spring wire retainer and the bulb might not be as illus- trated below. Make sure the ground is level Align the two adapters 2 so and firm and place the motor- If the motorcycle is on the that the front forks are securely cycle on its stand.
  • Page 115 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disconnect plug 3. Engage spring clip 4 in the Hold the new bulb by the base catch on left and right.
  • Page 116 Install cover 1 for the high- Remove the side-light bulb Remove bulb 3 from the bulb beam headlight or covers 2 through opening 1. holder. for the low-beam headlights. Replace the defective bulb. Replacing parking-light Bulb for parking light bulb Remove the flashing turn indic- W5W / 12 V / 5 W ator with fairing panel (...
  • Page 117 Installing flashing turn indicator with fairing panel ( 119). Replacing brake-light, rear-light and rear- indicator bulbs A motorcycle that has not been stood up correctly may topple over when the follow- ing work is being carried out. Fit the bulb 3 in the bulb Remove screws 1 on left and Make sure that the motorcycle is holder.
  • Page 118 to remove them from the bulb Use a clean, dry cloth to hold housing. the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Engage the bulb housing at position 5. Press bulb 4 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to Press bulb 4 into its socket remove.
  • Page 119 Replacing front turn indicator bulb Remove the flashing turn indic- ator with fairing panel ( 118). Press bulb 2 into its socket Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install. remove. Replace the defective bulb.

  • Page 120: Body Panels

    Installing flashing turn indicator with fairing panel ( 119). Body panels Removing flashing turn indicator with fairing panel Guide tool from toolkit parallel Work the flashing turn indicator to edge 1 of the speaker grille and the fairing panel forward to and through aperture 2.

  • Page 121: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Installing flashing turn indicator with fairing The wires leading to the panel power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics.

  • Page 122: Battery

    Battery donor vehicle has a voltage rating Run the engine of the donor of 12 V. vehicle during jump-starting. Maintenance instructions Start the engine of the vehicle Make sure the ground is level Correct upkeep, recharging and with the discharged battery and firm and place the motor- storage will prolong the life of in the usual way;...
  • Page 123 Use suitable BMW chargers. The four weeks. connected directly to the battery suitable charger is available from posts. your authorised BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad has de- dealer. veloped a float charger spe- If you switch on the igni- cially designed for compatibility...
  • Page 124 the battery from the on-board with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Then pull back protective systems and connect the charger cap 3 and disconnect battery If applicable, switch off the anti- directly to the battery. positive lead 4. theft alarm. Remove screw 2, disengage Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 125 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist work- Engage the retainer at the bot- shop, preferably an authorised tom, push it over the battery BMW Motorrad dealer. and install screw 2. Install the front seat ( 63). Installation in the wrong...

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ..... 126 Washing the motorcycle ... 126 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    Washing the Care products brakes might not take effect immediately. motorcycle BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use the cleaning BMW Motorrad recommends until the brake discs and brake and care products you can that you use BMW insect re- pads have dried out.

  • Page 129: Paint Care

    Paint care Radiator Do not use cleaning agents that contain alcohol, solvents or ab- Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the vehicle regularly rasives to clean plastic parts. prevent overheating of the en- will help counteract the long- gine due to inadequate cooling. Even insect-remover pads or term effects of substances that cleaning pads with hard surfaces...

  • Page 130: Protective Wax Coating

    Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there Protective wax coating is no load on either wheel. Au- thorised BMW Motorrad deal- BMW Motorrad recommends ers can provide suitable auxili- applying only BMW car wax or ary stands.

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 130 Riding specifications ....143 Threaded fasteners ....131 Engine .

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position 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 ( 75).

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 - 10.9 30 Nm Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold M8 x 40 - 10.9 28 Nm Silencer to rear frame...
  • Page 134 Shift lever Value Valid Selector lever to selector shaft M6 x 25 8 Nm...

  • Page 135: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder, electronic engine manage- ment. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, - at engine speed: 7750 min...

  • Page 136: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI Alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions), (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 25 l Reserve fuel approx.

  • Page 137: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change Products recommended by BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad High Performance oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 138: Transmission

    Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1.737 (19:33 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive...

  • Page 139: Running Gear

    Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and front frame Design of front wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA Central spring strut with electrically adjustable rebound-stage damping.
  • Page 140 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever sys- tem, with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber. Spring preload and rebound- stage damping steplessly adjustable with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA central suspension strut pivoted to lever system, with coil and elastomeric springs and single-tube...

  • Page 141: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com" Front wheel Front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 142: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 10 A, all sockets electronic fuse Electronic fuses protect all the circuits.

  • Page 143: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front PY21W / 12 V / 21 W...

  • Page 144: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2230 mm Height of motorcycle 1430 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension 1410 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 905 mm, with mirrors Front-seat height 820...840 mm, At unladen weight with low front seat...

  • Page 145: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 263 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 232 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 147: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 146 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......146 Maintenance work .

  • Page 148: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your to look after you and your mo-...
  • Page 149 Your au- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer confirms that the service work has been carried out and enters the date when the next service will be due.

  • Page 150: Confirmation Of Mainten

    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...
  • Page 151 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 152 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 153 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 154 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, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...

  • Page 155: Confirmation Of Service

    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...
  • Page 156 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 157: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......156...

  • Page 158: Certificate

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 159: Index

    Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 55 Charging battery when Checking function, 98 Engineering details, 80 connected, 121 Safety instructions, 73 Self-diagnosis, 71 Charging battery when Technical data, 139 Warnings, 35 disconnected, 122 Wear indicator, 100 Installation, 122 Accessories General instructions, 88 Maintenance instructions, 120...
  • Page 160 Cruise-control system Engine oil Fuel reserve Range, 24 Control, 16 Checking fill level, 97 Warning, 32 Operation, 52 Filler neck, 13 Fuses Telltale light, 23 Fill-level indicator, 11 Technical data, 140 Technical data, 135 Currency, 7 Topping up, 98 Warning for engine oil level, 34 General views Damping Warning for engine oil...
  • Page 161 Headlight High-beam headlight, Jump starting, 119 operating, 47 Beam throw, 61 Driving on right/driving on Low-beam headlight, 46 left, 61 Parking lights, operating, 47 Keys, 42 Headlight beam-throw Side light, 46 adjustment, 11 Lowered suspension Heated handlebar grips Lighting Restrictions, 68 Control, 18 Replacing brake-light bulb, 115 Luggage...
  • Page 162 Multifunction display, 19 Rider's Manual Spark plugs Position on the motorcycle, 15 Adjust the dimmer, 46 Technical data, 140 Running gear Control, 16 Speedometer, 19 Technical data, 137 Overview, 22 Spring preload Running in, 73 Adjuster, rear, 15 Selecting readings, 44 Adjusting, 56 Multifunction switch General view, left side, 16...
  • Page 163 Fuel, 134 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ASC, 35 Adhesive label for rim, 105 Rear-wheel drive, 136 Battery charge current, 33 Engineering details, 84 Running gear, 137 Bulb defect, 33 Reading, 25 Spark plugs, 140 Engine electronics, 32 Warnings, 36 Standards, 7 Engine oil level, 34 Tyres Transmission, 136...
  • Page 164 Windscreen Control, 16 Operation, 56...
  • Page 165 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprinting, even only in extracts, is only permitted with written au- thorization by BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 166 The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI Alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-re- lated restrictions), (max.

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