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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual F 800 GS...
  • 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

    You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 BMW Motorrad ABS ..44 the end of this Rider's Manual if BMW Motorrad ASC ..45 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Wheels and tyres ..140 BMW Motorrad ABS ..75 Air filter ....121 Electrics .

  • 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. separate manuals. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely rule out errors and omissions. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations...

  • 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 Power socket ( Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Adjuster, spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 100) Brake-fluid reservoir, front VIN, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 100) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic (...

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Stowage with first-aid kit Location of the first-aid kit Standard toolkit ( Payload table Table of tyre pressures Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (in rear of vehicle) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Rider's Manual (below con- trol unit) ( Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Trim Panel

    Underneath the trim panel Battery ( 123) Air-filter housing ( 121)

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Select display ( 38). with on-board com- puter Resetting the average val- ues ( 39). Hazard warning flashers with LED auxiliary head- lights Operation of the auxiliary headlights ( Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen-...
  • Page 19 Operating the ABS with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Operating ASC (...

  • Page 20: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control with off-road mode ABS and ASC Off-road mode ( Starter button ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Warning and telltale lights Speedometer Setting clock ( 37). with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Multifunction display Select display ( 38). Resetting tripmeter 39).
  • Page 22 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) with on-board com- puter Redline warning ( Rev. counter...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Warning and telltale lights .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning for engine elec- tronics ( with heated handlebar grips Display showing chosen level of grip heating with on-board com- puter Stopwatch ( Time ( Warning for coolant tem- perature ( Service due ( Value range of the odo- meter ( Without indicator with on-board com-...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Coolant temperature dis- play with on-board computer 10 Without indicator with on-board com- Distance travelled after fuel puter down to reserve ( Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral Average consumption 11 Fuel level ( 12 Setting riding mode with off-road mode ABS Average speed and ASC...

  • Page 26: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights ABS warning light ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC warning light ( Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( 25) ( General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( High-beam headlight tell- tale light Telltale light for right turn indicators...

  • Page 27: Fuel Level

    Fuel level Fuel reserve The ABS symbol might dif- fer, depending on the spe- Due to the complex shape of the The amount of fuel present in cifics of national regulations. fuel tank, it is impossible to de- the fuel tank when the fuel warn- termine the fuel level when the ing light is switched on is de- tank is approaching capacity.

  • Page 28: Service-Due Indicator

    When the BMW Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo- meter reading at which a service If the next service is due in less...

  • Page 29: Warnings

    cessive, temporarily appears on the display. If ambient temperature drops be- low 3 °C the temperature dis- play flashes to draw your atten- tion to the risk of black ice form- ing. The display automatically switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this Warnings that do not have warn-...
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Lights up yellow + " " appears Electronic immobiliser active ( on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 31 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC fault (...
  • Page 32 Coolant temperature too In traffic jams, switch off the placed, preferably by an au- high engine, but leave the ignition thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows switched on so that the radi- red. Fuel down to reserve ator fan continues to operate.
  • Page 33 Visually inspect to ascertain Engine in emergency- quickly as possible by a which bulb is defective. operation mode specialist workshop, preferably Replacing low-beam and high- an authorised BMW Motorrad General warning light shows beam headlight bulb ( 114). yellow. dealer. Replacing parking-light bulb 116).
  • Page 34 Activate ABS function ( 45). ing is particularly high on bridges ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ABS fault and where the road is in shade. ABS self-diagnosis not ABS warning light shows.
  • Page 35 Automatic Stability Control Possible cause: quickly as possible by a (ASC) The rider has switched off the specialist workshop, preferably ASC system. an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC warning light slow- Activate ASC. dealer. flashes. ASC fault Possible cause: ASC intervention...
  • Page 36 BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Rider's Manual ..... . 57 BMW Motorrad ABS ....44 BMW Motorrad ASC .

  • Page 38: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    The battery can be recharged Consult a specialist workshop, with Automatic Stability Control via the on-board socket. preferably an authorised (ASC) BMW Motorrad dealer. Locking handlebars ASC self-diagnosis is per- Turn the handlebars all the way formed. ( to left.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobiliser

    BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys started if the key is identified as are part of an integrated security "authorised". system, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy A spare key attached to...

  • Page 40: Reading

    Reading with on-board computer Select display Switch on the ignition. Press and hold down button 1 until the hours number 2 Press button 1 to select the flashes. reading in values area 2. Repeatedly press the button The following values can be dis- until the hours number is cor- played: Press button 1 to select the...

  • Page 41: Stopwatch

    Resetting tripmeter Stopwatch Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Press and hold down button 1 until the value shown is reset. You can switch from the odo- meter reading to a stopwatch 2. Stopwatch The readout is in hours, minutes, Press and hold down button 1 seconds and tenths of a second, with on-board computer...
  • Page 42 use button 1 to operate the on- Changing button board computer. functions The stopwatch continues to time in the background if you switch back temporarily to the odometer reading. Similarly, the stopwatch continues timing if you temporar- ily switch off the ignition. Operating stopwatch When the stopwatch is stopped, press button 2 to...

  • Page 43: Lights

    Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight and : Stopwatch operated by means of the INFO button on headlight flasher The low-beam headlight comes the handlebar fitting. on automatically under the fol- : Stopwatch operated by lowing conditions: means of button 2 in the in- If the engine is started.

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    Hazard warning The turn indicators are can- celled automatically after flashers you have ridden for approximately Operate hazard warning 10 seconds and covered a dis- flashers tance of about 300 m. Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.

  • Page 45: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Press button 1 to switch on Engine switched off the hazard warning flashers. Normal operating position Ignition can be switched off. (run) Emergency off switch (kill Press button 1 again to switch switch) Heated handlebar grips off the hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 46: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS The increase in power con- sumption caused by hav- Deactivate ABS function ing the heated handlebar grips Bring the motorcycle to a stop switched on can drain the battery or, if the motorcycle is at a if you are riding at low engine standstill, switch on the igni- speeds.

  • Page 47: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    5 km/h after the ignition was setting. switched off and then on again. Release button 1 within two seconds. BMW Motorrad ASC Press and hold down button 1 ABS warning light remains until the ABS warning light with Automatic Stability Control changes status.

  • Page 48: Riding Mode

    ABS and ASC warning light goes out; Release button 1 within two if self-diagnosis has not BMW Motorrad has developed seconds. completed it starts flashing. two operational scenarios for ASC warning light remains Release button 1 within two your motorcycle from which you seconds.
  • Page 49 Switching on ignition ( 36). In both the ABS and ASC sys- tems, the level of wheel slip is If a riding mode was selec- optimised for each riding surface. ted prior to switching the ignition off, it remains further act- Detailed information regard- ive after anew starting.

  • Page 50: Clutch

    Symbol for on-road riding is Symbol for off-road mode 2 At standstill: Activation takes suppressed. flashes. place after approx. 2 seconds. Symbol for on-road riding 2 is Adjust on-road riding continuously displayed. with off-road mode ABS and Symbol for off-road mode is suppressed.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Locknut (mirror) to Adjust the mirrors clamping piece Joining compound: Multi- Wax spray 20 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Spring preload Push protective cap 1 up over Setting the threaded fastener on the Turn the mirror to the correct It is essential to set spring pre- mirror arm.

  • Page 53: Damping

    Adjust the damping characteristic Stow the on-board toolkit in its to suit spring preload. correct position. Installing seat ( 56). If you want to increase spring preload, use the tool from the Damping on-board toolkit to turn knob 2 clockwise. Setting If you want to reduce spring Damping must be adapted to suit...

  • Page 54: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    screw 1 in the direction indic- Basic setting of rear-sus- ated by the H arrow. pension damping charac- If you want a softer damping teristic characteristic, turn adjusting screw 1 in the direction indic- Turn the adjusting screw as ated by the S arrow. far as it will go in the clock- wise direction and then back Basic setting of rear-sus-...
  • Page 55 Call up settings display at 1. The meanings of the readings are as follows: Switch on the ignition. COMF Comfortable damping characteristic NORM Normal damping char- acteristic SPORt Sporty damping char- acteristic The setting shows briefly, then Press button 1 to view the cur- disappears automatically.

  • Page 56: Tyres

    Always check that the tyre pres- accordingly by a specialist sures are correct. workshop, preferably an 2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold) authorised BMW Motorrad At high road speeds, tyre 2.9 bar (two-up and/or with dealer. valves installed perpendicu- luggage, tyre cold)

  • Page 57: Seat

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Adjusting headlight beam throw Slacken screws 1 on left and right. Tilt the headlight slightly...

  • Page 58: Helmet Holder

    Installing seat Lift seat 2 at the front and re- Use a plastic-sheathed steel lease the key. cable to secure the helmet to Engage the seat in holders 3. helmet holder 1 on left or right. Remove the seat and place Firmly press down on the seat it, rubber buffers down, on a at the front.

  • Page 59: Rider's Manual

    met being damaged by the hot with anti-theft alarm (DWA) end silencer. If possible, attach the helmet on the right-hand side of the motorcycle. The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet Make the opening side of the into position.

  • Page 61: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....60 Checklist ......62 Starting .

  • Page 62: Safety Instructions

    Your authorised involve risk. When riding over Ensure that the case volumes BMW Motorrad dealer will be kerbs and similar obstacles, bear on the left and right are glad to advise you on the correct in mind that your motorcycle's equal.
  • Page 63 Risk of poisoning Note the maximum permissible Payload of rear softbag payload and the speed limit Exhaust fumes contain carbon for riding with cases fitted, as monoxide, which is colourless stated on the label inside the Max 1.5 kg and odourless but highly toxic. case.

  • Page 64: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Checklist If misfiring causes unburned fuel Cooling would be Use the following checklist to to enter the catalytic converter, inadequate if the engine check important functions, set- there is a danger of overheating were allowed to idle for a lengthy tings and wear limits before you and damage.

  • Page 65: Starting

    Starting You cannot start the mo- The start attempt is auto- torcycle with the side stand matically interrupted if bat- Start engine extended and a gear engaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge Gearbox lubrication is en- The engine will switch itself off the battery before you start the sured only when the engine if you start it with the gearbox in...
  • Page 66 ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis switched on in succession. completed BMW Motorrad ABS performs The ABS warning light goes out. self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Phase 2 erability. Self-diagnosis is per- The general warning light...

  • Page 67: Running In

    Do not omit the first running-in ASC warning light slow- quickly as possible by a check after 500 - 1200 km. flashes. specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Brake pads Phase 2 dealer. New brake pads have to bed Test of the diagnosis-compat-...

  • Page 68: Speed

    Tyres Redline warning Activating redline warning New tyres have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in. This running in pro- cedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip.

  • Page 69: Off-Roading

    Apply the brakes in good time Rims changes. until the brakes have been BMW Motorrad recommends cleaned. checking the rims for damage Off-roading after off-roading. The brake pads will wear After off-roading more rapidly if you ride fre-...

  • Page 70: Brakes

    Riding in the rain or through cycle decelerates, the more load puddles of water. is shifted to the front wheel. The BMW Motorrad ABS prevents After the motorcycle has been higher the wheel load, the more the front wheel from locking up.

  • Page 71: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Think ahead and brake in good If the camber of the roadway Extend the centre stand and lift time until full braking efficiency is permits, turn the handlebars all the motorcycle onto the stand. restored. the way to the left. On a gradient, the motorcycle On a gradient, the motorcycle should always face uphill;...
  • Page 72 Fuel expands when hot. Recommended fuel Fuel escaping from an grade overfilled tank could make its way onto the road surface. This could Super unleaded (max. 10 % cause a fall. ethanol, E10) Do not overfill the fuel tank. 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Fuel attacks plastics, which become dull or unsightly.

  • Page 73: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    pling; this is best done with the If filling occurs after the fuel Remove the key and close the level has gone below the protective cap. support of a 2nd person. reserve limit, the amount filled Push the motorcycle onto the Securing motorcycle must be greater than the reserve transportation flat and hold it in...
  • Page 74 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the vehicle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 75: Engineering Details

    ABS ....... . 75 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....77...

  • Page 76: Riding Mode

    Riding mode In the ROAD mode ABS has The throttle twistgrip must be been adjusted to on-road rid- in the fully closed position, with off-road mode ABS and ing. The brake levers must be in In ENDURO mode ABS has the released positions, been adjusted to off-road riding The clutch lever must...

  • Page 77: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad much lower coefficients of friction pens the braking force that can ABS will be unable to prevent than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
  • Page 78 Within the limits imposed by Invariably, a technical sys- Riding for a lengthy period with physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en- tem cannot perform beyond the front wheel lifted off the sures directional stability on any the abilities dictated by its level ground (wheelie).

  • Page 79: Electronic Engine Manage

    What is the design conditions and adopting his or BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to her style of riding accordingly. baseline for counteract their effects. Do not take risks that would neg- BMW Motorrad ASC?
  • Page 80 Heating up with the motorcycle a corresponding loss of stability. on the centre stand or an auxil- The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- iary stand, engine idling or with able to control a situation of this a gear engaged.

  • Page 81: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....80 Power sockets ..... . 80 Luggage .

  • Page 82: General Instructions

    BMW Power sockets are shut down proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting automatically under the following Your BMW Motorrad authorised a safety hazard. Country-specific circumstances: dealer will offer you professional official authorisation does not...

  • Page 83: Luggage

    Luggage off, power sockets are switched off to lessen the burden on the Lashing luggage on-board electrical system. Low-wattage electrical accessor- ies might not be recognised by the vehicle’s electronics. In such cases, power sockets are switched off very shortly after the ignition is turned off.

  • Page 84: Cases

    Cases with case Opening cases Press button 1 to switch on Push yellow button 4 down the auxiliary headlights. and at the same time open the lid of the case. The telltale light for the auxiliary headlights is on. Closing cases Turn key 1 in the case lock to Turn the lock with the key until If the auxiliary headlights were...
  • Page 85 Adjusting case volume Removing 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 86 Pull red release lever 4 up. Fully open latching flap 5, if ne- Push latching flap 5 down as cessary pulling up red release far as it will go and hold it in Latching flap 5 pops up. lever 4. this position.

  • Page 87: Topcase

    Turn the key parallel with the direction of travel and remove. Topcase with topcase Opening topcase Push yellow button 4 forward Press down firmly on the top- and at the same time push the case lid to close. topcase lid up. Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is Closing topcase...
  • Page 88 Adjusting topcase volume Removing the topcase Latching flap 5 pops up. Fully open latching flap 5. Open the topcase and remove Take a firm grip of the handle all its contents. and lift the topcase out of the holder. Installing topcase Turn key in the topcase lock to the vertical position.

  • Page 89: Aluminium Case

    Aluminium case with aluminium case Opening cases Engage the topcase in front Push latching flap 5 fully holders 1 of the topcase carrier closed and hold it in this plate. position. Press the topcase onto the Push red release lever 4 for- topcase carrier plate at the ward.
  • Page 90 Closing cases Disengage retainer 1. Engage retainer 1. Close the case lid. Close the case lid. Close the case lid. Open the second catch of the Close the second latch of the Set the latch 3 on the lid. case lid. case lid.

  • Page 91: Aluminium Topcase

    Installing cases Push lock housing 2 to one side in order to release the catch 3. Push the latch 3 to one side while holding the case. The left case and the case carrier can become hot on long rides. Allow the case and the case car- rier to cool down before remov- Place the latch 3 on the case...
  • Page 92 Topcase and off-roading Closing topcase Removing topcase It is advisable to either remove the topcase or fit the backrest cushion available as an optional accessory if you intend off-road- ing. Opening topcase Close the topcase lid. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Push lock housing 2 down- Set the latch 3 on the lid.
  • Page 93 Installing topcase Set the latch 3 on the topcase holders. Set the topcase on the top- Push lock housing 2 up, mak- case rack and push it forward ing sure that the latch toggle in such a way that mounts on grips firmly on the carrier.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....94 Toolkit ......94 Engine oil .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    Some of the work calls for spe- rear. ( 117). cial tools and a thorough know- Replacing number-plate ledge of the technology involved. light bulbs ( 118). If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop, preferably Removing battery your authorised BMW Motorrad 125). dealer.

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean. BMW Motorrad has assembled Allow the engine to idle until The motorcycle can topple a service toolkit that is ideal for the fan starts up, then allow it and fall on its side.
  • Page 98 If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge Engine oil, specified level length 2 clean. Install the oil dipstick.

  • Page 99: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a Top up the engine oil to the tion: between wheel and front specialist workshop, preferably specified level. suspension toward brake cal- an authorised BMW Motorrad Check engine oil level ( 95). ipers 1. dealer. Install the oil dipstick.
  • Page 100 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, BMW Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness. front Viewing direction: from the rear Check rear brake pad toward brake caliper 1.
  • Page 101 Have the defect rectified as causes the brake fluid level cycle on its centre stand. quickly as possible by a spe- in the reservoir to sink. cialist workshop, preferably Move the handlebars to the an authorised BMW Motorrad straight-ahead position. dealer.

  • Page 102: Coolant

    1. cialist workshop, preferably cycle upright. Wear of the brake pads an authorised BMW Motorrad with centre stand causes the brake fluid level dealer. Make sure the ground is level in the reservoir to sink.

  • Page 103: Clutch

    Topping up coolant Check the coolant level in Coolant, specified level expansion tank 1. Viewing Open cap 1 of the expansion direction: From in front, tank. between windscreen and right Antifreeze and corrosion in- Using a suitable funnel, top up side panel.

  • Page 104: Rims And Tyres

    Check the clutch play ( 102). specialist workshop, preferably 5 mm (Handlebars in Tighten nut 2 while holding the an authorised BMW Motorrad straight-ahead position) adjusting screw 3 in position. dealer. Clutch play is out of tolerance: Fasten the rubber grommet 1 Adjusting clutch play ( 102).

  • Page 105: Chain

    1000 km at the latest. Lubric- specialist workshop, preferably is worn out when the tyre tread ate the chain more frequently if an authorised BMW Motorrad has worn down to the level of the motorcycle is ridden in wet, dealer.
  • Page 106 Check chain sag Chain deflection Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. 35...45 mm (Motorcycle with no weight applied, supported Turn the rear wheel until it reaches the position with the on its side stand) lowest amount of chain sag.

  • Page 107: Wheels

    1 to the specified tight- that it certifies as roadworthy. If ening torque. BMW Motorrad has not approved the wheels and tyres, it cannot Rear quick-release axle assess their suitability or provide in swinging arm any guarantee of road safety.
  • Page 108 BMW Motorrad Wheel size is very important dealer. In some cases, the data as a parameter for the Chassis programmed into the control...
  • Page 109 BMW Motorrad recommends brake calipers. the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. Once the calipers have Installing front-wheel stand been removed, there is 113).
  • Page 110 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove axle 4, while support- Remove spacing bushing 5 ing the wheel. from the left-hand side of the wheel hub.
  • Page 111 Roll the front wheel into posi- Tighten left axle clamping Clamp of quick-release tion between the forks, making screws 3 to the specified axle sure that the brake disc passes tightening torque. between the brake pads of the Tightening sequence: 2x Clamp of quick-release brake caliper on the left.
  • Page 112 without centre stand Remove the auxiliary stand. Ease the right brake caliper onto the brake disc. Insert the ABS sensor into its Tighten right axle clamping bore and install screw 1. screws 1 to the specified tight- ening torque. Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim.
  • Page 113 with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Remove axle nut 2. Remove quick-release axle 6 and remove adjusting plate 7. Slacken locknuts 3 on left and right by turning them counter- clockwise.
  • Page 114 Roll the rear wheel back until it workshop, preferably an author- is clear of the swinging arm. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The sprocket and the Roll the rear wheel into the spacer sleeves on left swinging arm, making sure that...

  • Page 115: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on an aux- iliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on a suit- able auxiliary stand. with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Install right adjusting plate 5.

  • Page 116: Bulbs

    Push the two adapters 2 apart Make sure the motorcycle is until the front forks fit between standing firmly. them. Adjust the adapter studs Bulbs to suit the front suspension. Use locating pins 3 to set the Replacing low-beam and front-wheel stand to the de- high-beam headlight bulb sired height.
  • Page 117 Replace the defective bulb. Close and lock spring clips 4. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Disconnect plug 3. Hold the new bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass Connect plug 3.
  • Page 118 Replacing parking-light Replace the defective bulb. bulb Bulb for parking light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- W5W / 12 V / 5 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.
  • Page 119 The LED flashing turn indic- ators can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. without LED turn indicators Make sure the ground is level Pull the glass out of the re- and firm and place the motor- Install cover 2.
  • Page 120 Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1. and remove it from the bulb it in the bulb housing. Replacing number-plate housing. light bulbs Replace the defective bulb. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Bulbs for flashing turn cycle on its stand.
  • Page 121 Remove screw 1 from the Pull the bulb out of the bulb Insert the bulb into the bulb mudguard cover and remove socket. socket. the cover. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for number-plate 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.

  • Page 122: Body Panels

    Installing centre trim with LED auxiliary headlights Remove screws 1 on left and panel right. An auxiliary headlight can only Connect the plug to the be replaced in its entirety. socket. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 123: Air Filter

    Manoeuvre the centre trim Install screws 1 on left and Remove four screws 1. panel into position. Make sure right. Remove the air filter cover 2, that all three tabs 4 on left and Installing seat ( 56). slightly pushing the side trim right engage the side panels.

  • Page 124: Jump Starting

    Install air filter Install screws 1 with the wash- Jump-starting with a donor- ers. battery voltage higher than 12 V can damage the vehicle Installing centre trim panel electronics. 120). Make sure that the battery of the Jump starting donor vehicle has a voltage rating of 12 V.

  • Page 125: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- Compliance with the points be- starter motor and the donor veloped a float charger spe- low is important in order to max- battery.
  • Page 126 The your authorised BMW Motorrad Use suitable BMW chargers. The on-board socket is switched off dealer. suitable charger is available from when this happens.
  • Page 127 BMW Motorrad dealer. Always proceed in the correct Removing battery sequence. Switch off the ignition. Make sure the ground is level...
  • Page 128 Installing centre trim panel 120). Setting clock ( 37). Place the battery holder in po- sition, making sure that the leads are correctly routed at position 4. Install screws 3 on left and right. Connection in the wrong sequence increases the risk of short-circuits.

  • Page 129: Care

    Care Care products ..... 128 Washing motorcycle ....128 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 130: Care Products

    Use only cold water to wash off painted parts prior to washing BMW Motorrad dealer. The road salt. substances in BMW Care the motorcycle. Products have been tested in...

  • Page 131: Paint Care

    Paint care contain alcohol, solvents or ab- Radiator rasives to clean plastic parts. Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the vehicle regularly will Even insect-remover pads or prevent overheating of the en- help counteract the long-term cleaning pads with hard surfaces gine due to inadequate cooling.

  • Page 132: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad recommends Coat bright metal and chrome- BMW tar remover for removing plated parts with an acid-free specks of tar. Remember to wax grease (e.g. Vaseline). the parts treated in this way. Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there Protective wax coating is no load on either wheel.

  • Page 133: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 132 Riding specifications ....144 Threaded fasteners ....133 Engine .

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch (kill switch) to operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 135: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic fork M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 25 2x each side, alternately 19 Nm Axle screw in quick-release axle, front M14 x 1.5 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 136 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) to clamping piece M14 x 1 20 Nm Multi-Wax spray Clamping piece (mirror) to clamping block 30 Nm...

  • Page 137: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves oper- ated by cam followers, liquid-cooled cylinders and heads, integral coolant pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1 Nominal output 63 kW, - at engine speed: 7500 min with regular unleaded (RON 91)

  • Page 138: Fuel

    Idle speed 1250 , vehicle at standstill Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded (RON 91) Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity Approx.

  • Page 139: Engine Oil

    BMW Motorrad High Performance oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit- ives, because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 140: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 141: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 16 / 42 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down fork Spring travel, front 230 mm, at wheel with lowered suspension 190 mm, at wheel...

  • Page 142: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material 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 Spoked wheel, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 2.15"...

  • Page 143: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 150 / 70 - 17 Tyre pressure 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...
  • Page 144 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8...0.9 mm, when new 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...

  • Page 145: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular spaceframe Type plate location Steering head, front top Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Steering head, right Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2300 mm, across front wheel to number-plate carrier Height of motorcycle 1345 mm, across windscreen, without rider at un- laden weight (as per DIN standard) with lowered suspension 1315 mm, across windscreen, without rider at un-...

  • Page 146: Weights

    with lowered suspension 1790 mm, without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 214 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without OE Permissible gross weight 444 kg Maximum payload 230 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h with reduced power output, 35 kW 165 km/h...

  • Page 147: Service

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

  • Page 148: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility BMW Motorrad Service shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive after-sales service network in As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your place to look after you and...
  • 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

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 16 Checking fluid level, front, 99 Engineering details, 77 Checking fluid level, rear, 100 Control, 16 Operation, 45 Reservoir, front, 13 Engineering details, 75 Self-diagnosis, 64 Reservoir, rear, 13 Operation, 44 Brake pads Warnings, 33 Self-diagnosis, 64 Checking front, 97...
  • Page 160 Clock Frame Electrics Adjusting, 37 Technical data, 143 Technical data, 141 Control, 19 Front-wheel stand Emergency off switch (kill Installing, 113 Clutch switch), 18 Adjusting handlebar lever, 48 Fuel Operation, 43 Filler neck, 13 Adjusting play, 102 Engine Fill-level indicator, 25 Checking operation, 101 Starting, 63 Refuelling, 70...
  • Page 161 Instrument panel Technical data, 142 Hazard warning flashers Ambient-light brightness Warning for bulb failure, 31 Control, 16 sensor, 19 Lights Operation, 42 Overview, 19 Control, 16 Headlight Headlight flasher, operating, 41 Adjusting headlight beam High-beam headlight, Jump starting, 122 throw, 55 operating, 41 Beam throw, 54 Low-beam headlight, 41...
  • Page 162 Motorcycle Power socket Seat Notes on use, 80 Installation, 55 Care, 127 Position on the vehicle, 11 Lock, 11 Cleaning, 127 Pre-ride check, 63 Removal, 55 Lashing, 71 Service, 146 Laying up, 130 Service-due indicator, 26 Parking, 69 Rear-wheel drive Spark plugs Multifunction display, 19 Technical data, 139...
  • Page 163 Topcase Technical data Vehicle Operation, 85 Battery, 141 Restoring to use, 130 Torques, 133 Brakes, 140 Vehicle Identification Number Transmission Position on the motorcycle, 13 Bulbs, 142 Technical data, 138 Clutch, 138 Trim panels Dimensions, 143 Installing centre trim panel, 120 Warning lights Electrics, 141 Removing centre trim...
  • Page 164 Wheels Change of size, 106 Check spokes, 103 Checking rims, 102 Install the rear wheel, 112 Installing front wheel, 108 Remove the rear wheel, 110 Removing front wheel, 106 Technical data, 140...
  • 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 Important data for refuelling. Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded (RON 91) Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity Approx.

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