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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • 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

    Grip heating ....48 the end of this Rider's Manual if BMW Motorrad Integral Multifunction display ..20 you want to find a particular topic ABS .
  • Page 5 RDC ......84 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad Service . . . 150 Electronic Suspension Ad- components .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Specific instructions on Optional extra how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as- Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with will provide you with an initial ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

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

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Adjustment of windscreen Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the instrument panel) Clutch-fluid reservoir 105) Type plate (on frame, be- hind side cover) Seat lock ( Power socket ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 103) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 120) Engine-oil filler neck 100) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 104)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Selecting readings ( 43). with on-board com- puter Reset the average values 44). with no BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation Operating the ABS with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA (...

  • Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Battery ( 124) Standard toolkit ( Payload table (in tool tray) Tyre pressures table (in tool tray) Helmet holder (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Rev. counter Warning and telltale lights Multifunction display Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Control for the odometer Operation of the clock...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meanings of the status indicat- ors ........21 Warning and telltale lights .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The horizontal bars indic- ate the quantity of fuel left in the tank. Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. Panel for warnings ( with Automatic Stability Control ASC warnings and status indicators ( Warnings ( The horizontal bars indic- ate the level of the engine temperature.

  • Page 23: Meanings Of The Status Indicat

    General warning light, in combination with warnings OIL: Oil level ( in the display ( Telltale light for neutral with tyre pressure monitoring with no BMW Motorrad (RDC) Integral ABS Generation RDC P : Tyre pressures ABS warning light (...

  • Page 24: Service-Due Indicator

    Telltale light for right turn is accompanied by the 'Gener- indicators al' warning light showing yellow. The word "Service" remains per- The ABS symbol might dif- manently visible. fer, depending on the spe- If the service-due indicator cifics of national regulations. appears more than a month before the service date, the date Service-due indicator...

  • Page 25: Ambient Temperature

    The calculated range is only engine's heat becomes excess- an approximate reading. ive, temporarily appears on Consequently, BMW Motorrad the display. recommends that you should not The tyre-pressure readings are try to use the full range before If ambient temperature based on a reference tyre tem- refuelling.

  • Page 26: Oil Level

    the sensors do not transmit tyre Oil level Make sure the motorcycle is pressures until the first time the upright. with on-board computer motorcycle accelerates to more The readings mean: than 30 km/h. : Oil level is correct. If symbol 3 also shows, the CHECK : Check the oil level the reading is a warning.

  • Page 27: Warnings

    Warnings If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropri- Mode of presentation ate warning lights and warning Warnings are indicated by the symbols appear, alternating with corresponding warning lights. warning words as applicable. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display FUEL ! Lights up yellow appears Fuel down to reserve ( on the display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red...
  • Page 29 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( play Check Oil pears on the dis- play Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault ( Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 30 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis in off-road mode not completed ( Appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- ASC fault ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play...
  • Page 31 Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system error play -- -- " " or " " is displayed. RDC ! Lights up yellow appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak the display DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak (...
  • Page 32 Refuel ( 75). placed, preferably by an au- gine power might not be avail- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. able. Engine in emergency- Avoid high load and rpm Fuel down to reserve operation mode ranges if possible.
  • Page 33 Have the fault rectified as specialist workshop, preferably quickly as possible by a The insufficient oil pres- an authorised BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, preferably sure warning does not fulfil dealer. an authorised BMW Motorrad the function of an oil gauge.
  • Page 34 Engine-oil level too low Replacing turn indicator bulbs, workshop, preferably an author- with on-board computer front and rear ( 117). ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The oil-level symbol ap- Bulbs defective Headlight or turn indicator pears on the display. The "General" warning light bulb defective shows yellow.
  • Page 35 Seek the advice of a specialist The ABS warning light workshop, preferably an author- comes on. completed ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with no BMW Motorrad Integral Possible cause: ABS Generation II Ice warning The rider has switched off the ABS system.
  • Page 36 The ASC function is not avail- specialist workshop, preferably able, because self-diagnosis did The off-road ASC symbol an authorised BMW Motorrad not complete. The motorcycle appears on the display. dealer. has to move forward at a speed The off-road ASC has detected...
  • Page 37 The ASC function is not avail- The rider has switched off the specialist workshop, preferably able, because self-diagnosis did ASC system. an authorised BMW Motorrad not complete. The motorcycle Switch on the ASC function. dealer. has to move forward at a speed...
  • Page 38 Assume that a per- workshop, preferably an Check the tyre for damage and manent fault has not occurred authorised BMW Motorrad unless the 'General' warning to ascertain whether the mo- dealer. torcycle can be ridden with the...
  • Page 39 Sensor defective or Possible cause: Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably system error A system error has occurred. an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a with tyre pressure monitoring dealer. specialist workshop, preferably (RDC)
  • Page 40 Seek the advice of a specialist tional. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- Anti-theft alarm battery ised BMW Motorrad dealer. flat Anti-theft alarm battery...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Helmet holder ..... . 63 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..49 Automatic Stability Control ASC ..50 Clutch .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. Key can be removed. Electrically powered accessor- with case with no BMW Motorrad Integral ies remain operational for a lim- with topcase ABS Generation II ited period of time. If you wish you can arrange to...

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    Handlebars locked. Turn the handlebars to the full your authorised BMW Motorrad Key can be removed. left or right lock position. dealer. In order to have a key barred you must bring along all...

  • Page 44: Clock

    BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys without on-board computer with on-board computer are part of an integrated security without tyre pressure monitor- system, so the dealer is under an ing (RDC) with tyre pressure monitoring obligation to check the legitimacy (RDC) of all applications for replace- ment/extra keys.

  • Page 45: Reading

    Reading Residual range (once fuel level is down to reserve) Selecting readings with on-board computer Switch on the ignition. without on-board computer with tyre pressure monitoring without tyre pressure monitor- (RDC) ing (RDC) Press and hold down the but- ton until the hours number 3 flashes.
  • Page 46 with tyre pressure monitoring with on-board computer (RDC) with tyre pressure monitoring The following values can be dis- played: (RDC) Tyre pressures (RDC P) Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Press button 1 to select the without on-board computer reading in panel 4.

  • Page 47: Lights

    Low-beam headlight Press bottom section of switch 1 to operate the The low-beam headlight switches headlight flasher. on automatically when you start the engine. Parking light When the engine is not Switch off the ignition. running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig- nition and either switching on the high-beam headlight or operating...

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Auxiliary headlights to full brightness once they have cooled down sufficiently. with auxiliary headlight Turn indicators Operating flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition. The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after Press button 2 to switch on you have ridden for approximately the right flashing turn indicator.

  • Page 49: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch If you press a turn-indic- ator button with the ignition (kill switch) switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released.

  • Page 50: Grip Heating

    The increase in power con- sumption caused by the grip heating can drain the bat- tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the charge level is low, grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability.

  • Page 51: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    ABS control remains active for Initially, the ASC symbol with no BMW Motorrad Integral the rear wheel. ABS control for changes status. Press and hold ABS Generation II the rear wheel is not deactivated...

  • Page 52: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    Operation Switching and self-diagnosis has not completed deactivating ASC function the off-road ASC symbol flashes. The BMW Motorrad ASC sys- tem can be deactivated and ac- Release button 1 within two Switch on the ignition. seconds. tivated and switched to an off-...

  • Page 53: Clutch

    Activating ASC function The off-road ASC symbol You also have the option of remains visible or continues switching the ignition off and to flash. then on again. The off-road ASC function is An ASC fault has occurred activated. if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- To switch off ASC, press and celerates to a speed in excess...

  • Page 54: Brakes

    Brakes Adjust the handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1 Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span clockwise to increase the span Attempting to adjust the between the clutch lever and...

  • Page 55: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Windscreen Adjusting windscreen Push protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on the Turn the mirror to the correct mirror arm. position. Slacken nut 2. Turn the mirror arm to the ap- Slacken clamping screws 1 on propriate position.

  • Page 56: Handlebars

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Adjust the damping characteristic Short-reach position, handlebars to suit spring preload. toward rider. Spring preload...
  • Page 57 Spring preload at front wheel Spring preload at setting 3 (For riding on gravel tracks and similar and with load) Spring preload at setting 5 (For riding off-road) If you want to reduce spring Adjusting spring preload Your motorcycle's hand- preload, use the tool from the ling will suffer if you do not for rear wheel...

  • Page 58: Damping

    If you want to increase spring An increase in spring preload preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- requires firmer damping, a re- ection indicated by the HIGH duction in spring preload re- arrow. quires softer damping. Basic setting of spring Adjusting damping for preload, rear rear wheel...

  • Page 59: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Electronic Suspension Adjust the damping character- Basic setting of rear-sus- istic, using the tool from the Adjustment ESA pension damping charac- on-board toolkit to turn adjust- teristic with Electronic Suspension Ad- ing screw 1. justment (ESA) without Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Settings Turn the adjusting screw as Electronic Suspension Adjust-...
  • Page 60 Viewing suspension One-up settings Switch on the ignition. One-up with luggage Two-up (with luggage) In off-road mode, the meanings of the status indicators are as The damping characteristic you follows: select is shown in panel 1 of the SOFT multifunction display and spring : Soft damping charac- preload is shown in panel 2.

  • Page 61: Tyres

    Adjusting suspension The ESA indicator disappears To adjust spring preload: from the display as soon as Start the engine: Switch on the ignition. adjustment completes. You cannot adjust spring preload while the motor- Tyres cycle is on the move. Checking tyre pressure Repeatedly long-press but- Incorrect tyre pressures im- ton 1 until the setting you want...

  • Page 62: Headlight

    Check tyre pressures against Consult a specialist work- the data below. shop, preferably an au- Adjustment for driving on thorised BMW Motorrad dealer, Tyre pressure, front right/driving on left if you are unsure whether the If the motorcycle is ridden in a...

  • Page 63: Front And Rear Seats

    beam throw so as not to dazzle oncoming traffic. Turn the key clockwise in seat Turn the key counter-clockwise lock 1 and hold it in this pos- in seat lock 1 and hold it in this ition while pressing down the position while pressing down Neutral position front part of rear seat 2.
  • Page 64 Install the front seat Engage the rear seat in Remove seat bars 1 and 2 mounts 6. from holders 3. Position the front seat with Press down firmly on the front mounts 4 in holders 5 on left of the rear seat until it engages and right and lay it down lightly with an audible click.

  • Page 65: Helmet Holder

    Always be sure to install both seat rods in the same position. Reinstall the seat bars in the desired position. Position 4: high seat position Position 5: low seat position Install the front seat ( 62). Helmet holder The helmet catch can Securing helmet to scratch the panelling.

  • Page 67: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....66 Checklist ......68 Starting .

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions counterpart motorcycle with Loading standard-height suspension. Overloading and imbal- Rider's equipment Risk of accident by unex- anced loads can adversely Do not ride without the correct pectedly early contact with affect the motorcycle's handling. clothing. Always wear: the ground. Do not exceed the permissible Helmet Bear in mind that lowered...
  • Page 69 stated on the label inside the Speed Always bear the maximum per- case. missible top speed of the tyres If you ride at high speed, always in mind when riding a motorcycle bear in mind that various bound- with topcase fitted with massive-bar tyres.

  • Page 70: Checklist

    Risk of burn injury damages to the components in Use only unleaded fuel. question and lead to failure of Comply with all specified main- Engine and exhaust system safety-relevant functions. Dam- tenance intervals. become very hot when the age caused in this way is not motorcycle is in use.

  • Page 71: Starting

    The engine starts. the throttle. Switch on the ignition. Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine re- Pre-ride check is performed. fuses to start. ( 134) with no BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation II ABS self-diagnosis is performed. (...
  • Page 72 The "General" warning light dealer. shows red. The ABS warning light ABS self-diagnosis flashes. CHECK! appears on the dis- with no BMW Motorrad Integral play. ABS self-diagnosis ABS Generation II completed Phase 2 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- The ABS warning light goes The "General"...

  • Page 73: Running In

    5 km/h in or- The first 1000 km specialist workshop, preferably der for ASC self-diagnosis to While running in the motor- complete. an authorised BMW Motorrad cycle, vary the throttle opening dealer. The ASC symbol slow- and engine-speed range fre- flashes.

  • Page 74: Off-Roading

    Apply the brakes in good time. case or secure it with the Enduro istics on surfaced roads and can attachment kit available from lead to accidents. your authorised BMW Motorrad Always check that the tyre pres- dealer. sures are correct.

  • Page 75: Brakes

    Apply the brakes in good time Rims wheel. The sharper the motor- until the brakes have been cycle decelerates, the more load BMW Motorrad recommends cleaned. is shifted to the front wheel. The checking the rims for damage The brake pads will wear higher the wheel load, the more after off-roading.

  • Page 76: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Delayed braking action or poor braking efficiency must be Parking your reckoned with in the following with no BMW Motorrad Integral motorcycle situations: ABS Generation II Riding in the rain or through Side stand BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- puddles of water.

  • Page 77: Refuelling

    motorcycle would topple in The side stand is designed Open the protective cap. to support only the weight consequence. of the motorcycle. Do not lean or sit on the mo- torcycle with the centre stand Do not lean or sit on the extended.
  • Page 78 When refuelling after run- alternative fuel grade ning on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, as other- with regular unleaded (RON wise the sensor will not be able to register the new level. If the Regular unleaded (power- sensor cannot register the new and consumption-related...

  • Page 79: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Securing motorcycle position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand. for transportation Make sure that all components that might come into contact with straps used to secure the motorcycle are adequately pro- tected against scratching. Use adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose.

  • Page 81: Engineering Details

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

  • Page 82: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    Do not attempt burn-outs. is maintained irrespective of the condition of the road surface. with no BMW Motorrad Integral How does ABS work? ABS Generation II What are the effects of The amount of braking force that...
  • Page 83 Motorrad Integral ABS? tual circumstances, the system pulled. Within the limits imposed by reacts instantly and adjusts brak- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- Rear wheel lift ing force accordingly to achieve tegral ABS ensures directional optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden stability on any surface.

  • Page 84: Electronic Engine Management With

    What significance momentum take over and even lead to a fault message being BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is devolves on regular issued. unable to counteract their effects. maintenance? Exceptional riding Invariably, a technical sys- Electronic engine...
  • Page 85 Self-diagnosis Motorrad ASC? ity for assessing road and traffic has to complete before fault BMW Motorrad ASC is designed conditions and adopting his or messages can be issued. as an assistant system for the her style of riding accordingly.

  • Page 86: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    15 minutes after the The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- tyres, with the result that ASC motorcycle comes to a stop. able to control a situation of this...

  • Page 87: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    0 °C, BMW Motorrad re- between the RDC reading and the duration of the ride. commends adjusting the sus- the value in the table.
  • Page 88 Off-road settings This setting brings spring preload of both front and The Enduro ESA developed spe- rear spring struts up to maximum. cially for the R 1200 GS incor- It can be used, for example, in porates the road-riding modes terrain where the likelihood of from other BMW models, plus having to negotiate bumps and...

  • 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

    Opening cases remains operational if the igni- tion is subsequently switched off. The power sockets are switched off approximately 15 after the ig- nition is switched off, in order to prevent overloading of the on- board electrics. Cable routing The cables from the power sock- Push yellow button 4 down ets to the auxiliary devices must and at the same time open the...
  • Page 92 Adjusting case volume Remove the cases Open the case and remove all its contents. Closing the carry handle while the case lock is in Turn key 1 in the case lock to line with the forward direction of right angles with the forward travel can result in damage to the direction of travel.
  • Page 93 Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the case out of the holder. Installing cases Open locking lever 4. Fully open latching flap 6, if ne- cessary pulling up red release lever 5. Open locking lever 4. Pull red release lever 5 up. Latching flap 6 pops up.

  • Page 94: Topcase

    carriers 7, noting the locking Opening topcase lever at the side. Close locking lever 4. Close the carry handle. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Turn the key parallel with the to the vertical position. Push latching flap 6 down as direction of travel and remove.
  • Page 95 Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is horizontal can result in damage to the locking tongue. Make sure that the topcase lock is vertical when you close the carry handle. Close carry handle 3. The handle engages with an Push yellow button 4 forward Engage pivot lever 1 at the audible click.
  • Page 96 Removing topcase Installing topcase Pull red lever 4 back as far as it will go. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Fully open latching flap 5, if Latching flap 5 pops up. to the vertical position. necessary pulling red release Fully open latching flap 5.

  • Page 97: Luggage Carrier

    Luggage carrier Extra-large luggage platform By removing the luggage carrier with the rear seat removed and cases (OA) installed, you have a large, flat luggage platform to which you can secure bulky items of luggage in various ways. Engage the topcase in front Push latching flap 5 fully When loading, make sure that holders 6 of the topcase carrier...
  • Page 98 Remove screws 1 on left and Place the luggage rack in posi- right. tion. Remove screw 2. Install screw 2 with the sleeve and the washer and tighten to Remove the sleeves and wash- the specified torque. ers. Install screws 1 with the Remove the luggage carrier.

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....98 Toolkit ......98 Engine oil .

  • Page 100: General Instructions

    Some of the work calls for spe- plain tips cial tools and a thorough know- Replacing turn indic- ledge of motorcycle technology. ator bulbs, front and rear If you are in doubt consult a 117). specialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 101: Engine Oil

    the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to mis- interpretation; this in turn, means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a lengthy trip.

  • Page 102: Brake System

    If the oil level is below the MIN Engine oil, quantity for mark: topping up Top up the engine oil ( 100). max 0.5 l (Difference If the oil level is above the MAX between MIN and MAX) mark: Checking engine oil level Have the oil level corrected 99).
  • Page 103 Have all work on the brake sys- tem undertaken by trained and qualified specialists. Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking front brake pad thickness Visually inspect the left and Brake-pad wear limit,...
  • Page 104 In order to ensure the dependab- ility of the brake system, do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Checking rear brake pad to ascertain their thickness.
  • Page 105 Checking brake-fluid In order to ensure the dependab- ility of the brake system, do not level, front brakes permit the brake pads to wear A low fluid level in the past the minimum permissible brake reservoir can allow air thickness. to penetrate the brake system.
  • Page 106 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal, motorcycle up- right) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 107: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad rear reservoir 1. dealer. Wear of the brake pads Checking clutch fluid level causes the brake fluid level Brake fluid (DOT4) in the reservoir to sink.

  • Page 108: Rims And Tyres

    Check the clutch fluid level in depth. an authorised BMW Motorrad reservoir 1. dealer. Make sure the ground is level Wear of the clutch causes and firm and place the motor-...

  • Page 109: Wheels

    Checking spokes other than those installed ex- BMW Motorrad cannot assess works, can have serious effects with cross-spoked wheels the suitability or provide any on the performance of the con-...
  • Page 110 Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. with no BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation II Incorrect tyre fitting can Once the calipers have damage the RDC sensors.
  • Page 111 Remove securing screws 2 of with no BMW Motorrad Integral the left and right brake calipers. ABS Generation II Release axle clamping screw 2. Remove quick-release axle 3, while supporting the wheel. Remove screw 1 and remove Force the brake pads 3 slightly Roll the front wheel forward to the ABS sensor from its bore.
  • Page 112 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove spacing bushing 4 from the left-hand side of the front-wheel hub. Raise the front wheel, insert...
  • Page 113 Operate the brake several tube times until the brake pads are 19 Nm bedded. with no BMW Motorrad Integral with no BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation II ABS Generation II Install securing screws 2 on left and right and tighten to specified tightening torque.
  • Page 114 Parts of the exhaust system Removing rear wheel ised BMW Motorrad dealer. can be hot. Make sure the ground is level Do not touch hot parts of the Seat the rear wheel on the and firm and place the motor- exhaust system.

  • Page 115: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its Rear wheel to wheel car- centre stand or another auxiliary rier stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad Tightening sequence: front-wheel stand. tighten in diagonally opposite sequence Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 116: Bulbs

    Bulbs Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand to the de- Replacing low-beam and sired height. high-beam headlight bulb Centre the front-wheel stand The positions of the plug, relative to the front wheel and push it against the front axle. the spring retainer and the bulb might not be as illustrated below.
  • Page 117 plicable, by turning the cover Replace the defective bulb. The bulb might face in a counter-clockwise. direction other than that Bulbs for the low-beam shown here. headlight Engage spring clip 4 in the H7 / 12 V / 55 W catch.
  • Page 118 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter. Install cover 1 for the high- Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the beam headlight or cover 2 for headlight housing.
  • Page 119 Install bulb carrier 1 in the Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise headlight housing. and remove it from the bulb housing. Replacing turn indicator Replace the defective bulb. bulbs, front and rear Make sure the ground is level Bulbs for flashing turn and firm and place the motor- indicators, front cycle on its stand.
  • Page 120 Seek the advice of a specialist the glass free of foreign matter. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Working from the inboard side, insert the glass into the bulb Maximum number of de- housing and close the housing.
  • Page 121 The LED auxiliary headlights can only be replaced as a unit; it is not possible to replace individual LEDs. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replacing fuses for auxiliary headlights Disconnect plug 2. Replace fuse 4 for right head- with auxiliary headlight light or fuse 5 for left headlight, as applicable.

  • Page 122: Air Filter

    Air filter Remove the air filter Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Remove the front seat ( 61). Connect plug 2. Remove screw 1. Remove two screws 2. Pull the side panel at 3 out of the retainer and remove.
  • Page 123 Installing air filter Push out both retainers 1 by Position the air intake pipe on pressing at rear. the air filter housing and push it Insert air filter 3 into the air fil- into holder 2. Pull the intake air pipe out of ter housing at the top.

  • Page 124: Jump Starting

    Hold the fuel-tank cover in po- Push side cover 1 into the two Cylinders not synchronised. sition and install two screws 5. mounts. Make sure the throttle-valve Install the front seat ( 62). cable is correctly routed. Check that the throttle-valve Jump starting cable is seated in guide 4 of The wires leading to the...
  • Page 125 A short-circuit can res- The spring-strut screw can ult if the crocodile clips be used as an alternative to of the jump leads are accident- the battery's negative terminal. ally brought into contact with the Run the engine of the donor motorcycle.

  • Page 126: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. If you switch on the igni- veloped a float charger spe- tion and the multifunction...
  • Page 127 with the charger connected dir- on-board socket is switched off The battery has to be re- ectly to the battery posts. when this happens. charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period Only chargers suitable for Comply with the operating in- of disuse.
  • Page 128 with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Remove screw 3 of the battery Installation in the wrong retainer. sequence increases the risk If applicable, switch off the anti- of short-circuits. Disengage the retainer at the theft alarm. bottom and remove. Always proceed in the correct Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 129 Slip the holder underneath the tank cover and install screws 1. Insert the rider's manual, if ap- plicable. Install the front seat ( 62). Setting clock ( 42).

  • Page 131: Care

    Care Care products ..... 130 Washing motorcycle ....130 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 132: Care Products

    Warm water intensifies the the motorcycle. effect of salt. BMW Motorrad recommends To prevent stains, do not wash Use only cold water to wash off that you use the cleaning and the motorcycle immediately after road salt.

  • Page 133: Cleaning Easily Damaged

    Cleaning easily Even fly-remover pads or clean- Soften stubborn dirt and ing pads with hard surfaces can insects by covering the af- damaged components produce scratches. fected areas with a wet cloth. Stainless-steel covers Plastics Chrome Use plenty of water and BMW If plastic parts are cleaned shampoo to clean chrome, par- using unsuitable cleaning...

  • Page 134: Paint Care

    BMW Motorrad recommends is no load on either wheel. Au- Washing the motorcycle regularly BMW tar remover for removing thorised BMW Motorrad deal- will help counteract the long-term specks of tar. Remember to wax ers can provide suitable auxili- effects of substances that dam- the parts treated in this way.

  • Page 135: Technical Data

    Technical data troubleshooting chart ....134 Riding specifications ....147 Threaded fasteners ....135 Engine .

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting Chart

    troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start Possible cause Rectification Emergency off switch (kill switch) 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.

  • Page 137: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider tube M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25...
  • Page 138 Mirror arm Valid Mirror to adapter Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 22 Nm Mirror adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm Frame Valid Luggage carrier to rear frame M6 x 35, Replace screw 8 Nm Micro-encapsulated...

  • Page 139: 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 140: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded (RON 91) Regular unleaded (power- and consumption-re- lated restrictions) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

  • Page 141: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes SAE 5W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥-20 °C SAE 5W-≥50...

  • Page 142: Clutch

    Clutch clutch type Single-plate dry clutch Transmission gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, 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...

  • Page 143: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth) 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...

  • Page 144: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake-pad material, rear Organic material with no BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation Sintered metal...

  • Page 145: Wheels And Tyres

    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 wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2...

  • Page 146: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board sockets with extra socket max 5 A, Total for all sockets Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 147: Frame

    Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 1, Brake light/rear light unit none, Number-plate light (white) Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W...

  • Page 148: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2210 mm, Across luggage carrier Height of motorcycle 1450 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension 1420 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 940 mm, Across handlebars Front-seat height 850...870 mm, At unladen weight...

  • Page 149: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 234 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 440 kg Maximum payload 206 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 151: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 150 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......150 Maintenance work .

  • Page 152: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- rad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extens- ive after-sales service network As owner of a new BMW mo- In order to help ensure that your in place to look after you and...
  • Page 153 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 154: 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 155 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 156 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 157 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 158 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 159: 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 160 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 161: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 14 Checking fluid level, front, 103 Engineering details, 82 Checking fluid level, rear, 104 Control, 14 Operation, 50 Reservoir, front, 13 Engineering details, 80 Self-diagnosis, 71 Reservoir, rear, 13 Operation, 49 Brake pads Warnings, 34 Self-diagnosis, 70 Checking front, 101...
  • Page 162 Replacing turn indicator Dimensions Technical data, 146 Control, 14 bulbs, 117 Engineering details, 85 Technical data, 144 Operation, 57 Warning, bulb failure, 31 Electrics Technical data, 144 Emergency off switch (kill Frame Case switch), 15 Technical data, 145 Operation, 89 Operation, 47 Front-wheel stand Checklist, 68...
  • Page 163 Multifunction display, 20 Operating auxiliary Ignition headlights, 46 Right multifunction switch, 15 Switching off, 40 Parking light, 45 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Switching on, 40 Side light, 45 Underneath the seat, 16 Immobiliser Lowered suspension Warning and telltale lights, 21 Reserve key, 41 Restrictions, 66 Grip heating...
  • Page 164 Multifunction display, 17 Spring preload Rear-wheel drive Control, 14 Adjuster, front, 11 Technical data, 141 Meaning of symbols, 21 Adjuster, rear, 13 Refuelling, 75 Overview, 20 Adjusting, 54 Rev. counter, 17 Selecting readings, 43 Starting, 69 Rider's Manual Multifunction switch Control, 15 Position on the motorcycle, 16 General view, left side, 14...
  • Page 165 Spark plugs, 144 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Warnings Adhesive label for rim, 108 ABS, 33 Standards, 7 Engineering details, 84 Anti-theft alarm, 38 Transmission, 140 Reading, 23 ASC, 34 Weights, 147 Battery charge current, 31 Warnings, 35 Wheels and tyres, 143 Bulb defect, 31 Tyres Telltale lights, 17...
  • Page 166 Remove the front wheel, 108 Removing rear wheel, 112 Technical data, 143 Windscreen Adjuster, 11 Adjusting, 53...
  • Page 167 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 168 The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-re- lated restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded (RON 91) Regular unleaded (power- and consumption-related re- strictions)

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