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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS Adventure BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 If you have any questions con- cerning your motorcycle, your au- 01 41 8 534 017 thorized BMW Motorrad retailer *01418534017*...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..19 BMW Motorrad Integral the end of this Rider's Manual if ABS ......49 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Care products ... . . 126 Riding specifications ..143 BMW Motorrad ASC ..80 Washing your motorcy- Tire Pressure Control TPC/ cle .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Instruction. performed is a prerequisite for and installed at your au- generous treatment of claims. thorized BMW Motorrad Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manual;...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. In addition, in separate operating instructions. BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee the total absence of errors. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front spring preload ( Adjusting windshield Headlight range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Clutch fluid reservoir 101) Type plate (on frame be- hind side cover) Seat lock ( Onboard socket ( Adjustment of rear damp- ing ( Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 116) Engine oil fill location Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 100)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Selecting display readings 43). with onboard computer Reset average values 44). with additional head- light Operating additional head- lights ( ABS operation ( with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left (...
  • Page 17 Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...

  • Page 18: Right Handlebar Fitting

    Right handlebar fitting Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip operation Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators off ( Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 19: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Battery ( 120) Onboard toolkit Payload table (in tool tray) Tire inflation pressure table (in tool tray) Helmet holder (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating odometer Operating clock (...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meanings of displays ....21 Warning and indicator lights.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The horizontal bars indi- cate the remaining fuel level. Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral." Sector for warning displays with Automatic Stability Control ASC warning and indicator displays ( Warning indicators ( The horizontal bars indi- cate the level of the engine temperature.

  • Page 23: Meanings Of Displays

    Warning and indicator Meanings of displays 10 Clock ( with onboard lights with onboard computer computer Onboard computer data CLOCK : Time display sector ( TEMP : Ambient temperature Ø SPEED : Average speed since last reset Ø FUEL : Average fuel milage since last reset Indicator light for left turn indicator...

  • Page 24: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized If the motorcycle is driven long BMW Motorrad retailer, for distances annually, it is possible setting of the date. that earlier service is required. If the odometer reading for the ear-...

  • Page 25: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature register the new level the range Tire inflation pressures display cannot be updated. with onboard computer with Tire Pressure Control If the motorcycle is standing on (TPC) the side stand, the fuel level can- When the motorcycle is stopped, not be correctly determined due the engine heat can falsify the to the inclined position.

  • Page 26: Oil Level Indicator

    If the 3 symbol appears at The readings mean: the same time the display : Oil level correct. is a warning. The critical tire in- CHECK : Check oil level during flation pressure flashes. next refueling stop. If the critical value is at the limit : No measurement possible of the permissible tolerance, the (above-mentioned conditions not...
  • Page 27 Warnings for which no separate warning lamp has been provided are signalled by the universal warning lamp 1 while a warn- ing notice such as 2 or a warning symbol such as 3 also appears in the multifunction display. The universal warning lamp lights up in either red or yellow depending on the urgency of the warning.
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on 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 Displays Meaning appears on the dis- Engine oil level too low ( play Check Oil indicated appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error ( appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( play...
  • Page 30 Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis routine in off-road mode is not yet completed ( appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- ASC error ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure in limit area of play permissible tolerance (...
  • Page 31 Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system fault ( play -- -- " " or " " is indicated RDC ! Lights up yellow is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak ( DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak (...
  • Page 32 Have the defective key re- gine performance may not be placed, preferably by an autho- available. Engine in emergency- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Avoid high load and engine operation mode speed ranges if possible. Fuel down to reserve The general warning light...
  • Page 33 Have the malfunction corrected cialized workshop, preferably as soon as possible by a spe- The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably engine oil pressure is no retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 34 Please contact a spe- with onboard computer Replacing front and rear turn cialized workshop, preferably indicator bulbs ( 112). an authorized BMW Motorrad The oil level symbol is dis- retailer. played. Bulbs defective Headlight bulb or turn The general warning light Check Oil is indicated.
  • Page 35 ABS deactivated temperatures above 37 °F (3 °C). an authorized BMW Motorrad At low outside temperatures, The ABS warning light retailer. black ice must especially be ex- lights up.
  • Page 36 Contact a specialized work- ated active closed-loop interven- BMW Motorrad retailer. shop, preferably an authorized tion even after the critical situa- BMW Motorrad retailer. tion has passed.
  • Page 37 The ASC system has been deac- cialized workshop, preferably Before adjusting the tire in- tivated by the driver. an authorized BMW Motorrad flation pressure, observe Activating the ASC function retailer. the information on temperature ASC error...
  • Page 38 Do not continue driving. Check tire for damage and an authorized BMW Motorrad Inform roadside service. drivability. retailer. Have the tire checked for dam- If it is still possible to drive with...
  • Page 39 Have fault eliminated by a spe- This error message is only cialized workshop, preferably displayed for a short time One or two TPC/RDC sensors an authorized BMW Motorrad following the pre-ride check. have failed. retailer. Have fault eliminated by a spe-...
  • Page 40 Contact a specialized work- Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarm battery drained with anti-theft alarm The general warning light lights up yellow.

  • Page 41: Operation

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

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and authorized BMW Motorrad re- Switch off ignition tailer. steering 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 be carried along, e.g.

  • Page 43: Ews Electronic Immobilizer

    The engine management only available through an autho- system does not enable engine rized BMW Motorrad retailer. starting until this key has been The keys are part of an inte- recognized as "authorized" for grated security system, so the your motorcycle.
  • Page 44 Adjust the clock only when the with onboard computer motorcycle is stationary. with Tire Pressure Control Switch on ignition. (TPC) without onboard computer without Tire Pressure Control (TPC) Press and hold button until hours 3 flash. Press button repeatedly until desired hours are shown.

  • Page 45: Display

    Display Operating range (after reaching reserve level) Selecting display readings with onboard computer Switch on ignition. without onboard computer with Tire Pressure Control without Tire Pressure Control (TPC) (TPC) Press the button 1 to select a display in the sector 4. with onboard computer The following values can be dis- played:...

  • Page 46: Lights

    the trip odometer in the sec- with Tire Pressure Control Select average consumption or (TPC) tor 3 resets. average speed. The following values can be dis- with onboard computer played: with Tire Pressure Control Tire inflation pressure (TPC) (RDC P) Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition.
  • Page 47 on longer than absolutely High-beam headlight and necessary. headlight flasher Headlight low beam The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode as soon as you start the engine. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- Press button 1 and hold im- beam headlight with the ignition mediately after switching off...

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Operating turn indicator Switch on ignition. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after covering a distance of approx. 300 m, the turn indicators are automatically switched off. Press button 1 on left to Press button 2 to switch on switch on additional headlight.

  • Page 49: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switch switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is pressed. If the turn indicator but- ton is released, the emergency flasher function becomes active again.

  • Page 50: Heated Handlebar Grips

    The increase in power con- sumption caused by the heated hand grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the battery is inadequately charged, the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability. Operating position The handlebar grips can be heated at two different levels.

  • Page 51: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    BMW Motorrad Integral Switching on ABS case, the ASC setting does not change. function The ABS warning light Switch off ABS function lights up. Stop motorcycle or switch on Release button 1 within two ignition with motorcycle sta- seconds. tionary.

  • Page 52: Asc Automatic Stability Control

    Switching on ASC displayed; if self-diagnosis Operation is not completed, offroad ASC Switching ASC function The BMW Motorrad ASC can be symbol flashes. both deactivated and activated, over and off Release button 1 within two as well as being switched over Switch on ignition.

  • Page 53: Clutch

    controls on the handlebars or the To switch off ASC, press and The ASC symbol is no hold button 1 until ASC symbol longer displayed; if ASC handlebars in their mounts. changes its appearance again. self-diagnosis is not completed, Adjusting the clutch lever ASC symbol flashes.

  • Page 54: Brakes

    The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you press the clutch lever forward when doing so. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Slide step plate 1 of footrest allow air to penetrate the brake wise to increase distance be- forward to unlock.

  • Page 55: Shifting

    Mirrors Turn foot piece 2 into desired position. Adjusting mirrors A foot piece adjusted too high or too low can cause problems when shifting. In case of shifting problems, check the adjustment of the foot piece. Tighten screw 1 to appropriate torque.

  • Page 56: Windshield

    Handlebars Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Adjusting handlebars Windshield The distance of the handlebars from the rider can be adjusted by Adjusting windshield turning the handlebar clamping blocks by 180°. Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror arm.

  • Page 57: Spring Preload

    It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting spring preload Long-reach position, handlebars To reduce spring preload, turn...

  • Page 58: Damping

    Adjust the damping characteristic Spring preload on front to suit the spring preload. wheel Adjusting the spring preload Spring preload at position 5 while the motorcycle is be- (For offroad use) ing ridden can lead to accidents. Adjust the spring preload Adjusting spring preload only when the motorcycle is for rear wheel...

  • Page 59: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    duction in spring preload re- Basic setting of rear quires softer damping. wheel rear-wheel damp- Adjusting damping on rear wheel Turn adjusting screw in ar- Make sure ground is level and row direction H until stop, firm and park motorcycle. then turn one and a half turns in arrow direction S (Full tank of gas, with rider...
  • Page 60 Three spring pretension set- The meanings of the displays tings can be combined with three during highway operation are as damping settings each during follows: street operation, and two spring COMF : comfortable damping pretension settings with three NORM : normal damping damping settings each during of- SPORT : sporty damping...

  • Page 61: Tires

    Rough terrain The damping can be ad- display flashes during the ad- justed while the motorcycle justment routine. is being ridden. At very low temperatures, un- The display is automatically load the motorcycles before The available suspension hidden again after a short time. increasing the spring preload, damping settings vary and have the passenger dis-...

  • Page 62: Headlight

    Have the headlight adjusted to Tire pressure, rear the relevant conditions by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single tailer. rider, with cold tire)

  • Page 63: Driver And Passenger Seats

    Headlight range adjustment Neutral position Turn seat lock 1 to right with ignition key and hold while Position with heavy pay- pressing passenger seat 2 load Headlight range adjust- downward in front area to sup- ment port unlocking. Driver and passenger In the case of very high payloads, Lift passenger seat at front and seats...
  • Page 64 Installing driver's seat Turn seat lock 1 to left with Insert passenger seat 2 into ignition key and hold while mount 6. Insert driver's seat with pressing driver's seat 3 down- Press down firmly on front re- mounts 4 in holders 5 on left ward in rear area to support gion of passenger seat.

  • Page 65: Helmet Holder

    from the locking device and wig- gle. Always insert both seat rods in the same position. Mount seat rods in desired po- sition again. Position 4: high seat position Position 5: low seat position Installing driver's seat ( 62). Remove seat rods 1 and 2 The helmet catch can Helmet holder from holders 3.

  • Page 67: Riding

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

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions and tire inflation pressures to Speed limit for driving suit total weight. Rider's equipment with tank rucksack with aluminum case Do not ride without the correct Make sure that weight is uni- ≤81 mph (≤130 km/h) clothing. Always wear: formly distributed between Helmet right and left.
  • Page 69 Excessively high speeds can lead Burn hazard Comply with all specified main- to tire damage and accidents. tenance intervals. Engine and exhaust system Observe the maximum permissi- become very hot when the Unburned fuel will destroy ble speed for the tires. vehicle is in use.

  • Page 70: Checklist

    Starting ure of safety-related functions. You cannot start the mo- Damage caused in this way is torcycle with the side stand Start engine not covered by the warranty. extended and a gear engaged. The engine will switch itself off if Do not make any modifications.
  • Page 71 The general warning light The readiness for operation of tery voltage is too low. Recharge lights up yellow. the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the battery before you start the is checked by the self-diagno- CHECK! appears on the dis- engine, or use jump leads and a sis.

  • Page 72: Breaking In

    Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- trol ASC self-diagnosis tions of road if possible. The readiness for operation completed Observe the engine run-in of the BMW Motorrad ASC is speeds. The ASC symbol is no longer checked by the self-diagnosis. displayed. Self-diagnosis is performed...

  • Page 73: Offroad Riding

    Brake early. <6500 min (Odometer tional accessory from your au- reading 124...249 miles thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Tires (200...400 km)) should be used. New tires have a smooth sur- <7500 min (Odometer face.

  • Page 74: Brakes

    Brakes Rims Brakes BMW Motorrad recommends When the motorcycle is How do you achieve checking the rims for possible ridden on loose surfaces the shortest stopping damage after riding offroad. or muddy roads, the brakes may distances? fail to take effect immediately...

  • Page 75: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Locking up of the front wheel is ing situations: tee that the motorcycle will rest prevented by the BMW Motorrad When driving in the rain and firmly on the stand. Integral ABS. through puddles.

  • Page 76: Refueling

    Center stand Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. Switch off engine. Fuel attacks plastic sur- If the ground is soft or un- faces, making them cloudy even, there is no guaran- or unattractive. tee that the motorcycle will rest Wipe off any fuel that gets onto firmly on the stand.

  • Page 77: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    wise the sensor will not be able Secure motorcycle for alternative fuel quality to register the new level and the transport fuel warning lamp will not be Protect all components along switched off. Regular unleaded (restric- which straps are routed against tions with regard to power scratching.
  • Page 78 Fasten straps at rear on both Components can be dam- sides on passenger footrests aged. and tension. Do not pinch components, e.g. Tension all straps evenly; mo- brake lines or wiring harnesses. torcycle should be compressed Fasten straps at front on both as greatly as possible.

  • Page 79: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......78 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ..... . 80 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC .

  • Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 81 BMW Motorrad In- downhill on slippery surfaces. track. tegral ABS cannot prevent the Should a fault message result...

  • Page 82: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC? then on again. momentum take over and even The BMW Motorrad ASC is an BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is assistance system for the driver How important is regular unable to counteract their effects.
  • Page 83 Driving on the rear wheel wheel touches the ground again. (wheely) for a longer period Special situations In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- with ASC deactivated. ommends turning back the throt- At an increasing angle, the accel- Rear wheel spinning in place...

  • Page 84: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    Tire Pressure Control the ambient temperature and on of wheels with TPC/RDC sen- sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC the driving style and duration. TPC/RDC control unit is installed, however The tire inflation pressures are with Tire Pressure Control the wheels have no sensors, then shown temperature-compen- (TPC)

  • Page 85: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    36.3 psi temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C), In this mode the spring (2.5 bar), however 33.4 psi BMW Motorrad recommends not preload of the front suspen- (2.3 bar) is shown in the having a passenger climb onto sion strut is increased to approx- multifunction display.
  • Page 86 Not every ESA adjustment is suitable for every road surface. Test the possible combinations of spring preload and damping to find the adjustment suitable for the road surface.

  • Page 87: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....86 Onboard sockets ....86 Case .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    General instructions Onboard sockets BMW Motorrad cannot ex- amine or test each product BMW Motorrad recommends Information on using onboard of outside origin to ensure that it the use of parts and accessories sockets: can be used on or in connection...

  • Page 89: Case

    Onboard sockets are switched off BMW Motorrad offers the op- approx. 15 minutes after switch- tional accessory "Waterproof ing off the ignition to reduce the Bag"...
  • Page 90 Close case Detach lid retaining cable 1. Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Close case lid. Close case lid. Close case lid. Open second latch of case lid. Close second lock of case lid. Position locking claw 3 on lid. Remove case lid.

  • Page 91: Topcase

    Topcase mounts on case carrier 5 and Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. on case 4 mesh. with aluminum Topcase Pull locking claw 3 to side while holding case in place. Topcase when driving offroad On longer drives, left case and case carrier may be- When driving offroad, the Top-...
  • Page 92 Closing the Topcase Removing Topcase Mounting the Topcase Close Topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Position Topcase on Topcase carrier and slide forward so that Press lock housing 2 down- Position locking claw 3 on lid. mounts on Topcase carrier 5 ward to release locking claw 3.
  • Page 93 Converting Topcase bracket Position locking claw 3 on In the luggage rack, two holes Topcase carrier. positioned above each other are provided at the installation Press lock housing 2 upward Remove screws 2 on left and points 1. If holes are used at dif- while making sure that claw right.
  • Page 94 Install Topcase holder with de- sired tilt in holes 1.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....94 Onboard tool kit ....94 Engine oil .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    Reversible screwdriver with your motorcycle on DVD, which Phillips and straight blade you can obtain from your autho- Replacing front and rized BMW Motorrad retailer. rear turn indicator bulbs 112). Special tools and thorough spe- Open-ended wrench cialized knowledge are required...

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    Switch off engine at operating For expanded service work (e.g. temperature. removing and installing wheels), Make sure ground is level and BMW Motorrad has put together firm and place motorcycle on a service tool kit matched to your center stand. motorcycle. You can purchase...

  • Page 98: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked by a Make sure ground is level and max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) certified workshop, preferably firm and park motorcycle. (Difference between MIN an authorized BMW Motorrad and MAX) retailer. Checking engine oil level Checking front brake pad 95).
  • Page 99 reliability of the brake system, make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini- mum thickness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear thickness brake pads to ascertain their...
  • Page 100 and may result in damage to the tion of view: from left to brake caliper 1. brakes. In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system, make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini- mum thickness.
  • Page 101 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- zontal, motorcycle standing upright) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 102 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- zontal, motorcycle standing upright) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 103: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be ized workshop, preferably an felt: authorized BMW Motorrad re- Have the clutch checked tailer. by a specialized workshop, Read off clutch fluid level at preferably an authorized BMW Rims and tires reservoir 1.

  • Page 104: Wheels

    BMW Motorrad recommends for the worse before the legally Checking spokes only using the tires tested and prescribed minimum tread depth approved by BMW Motorrad. Make sure ground is level and is reached. Extensive information is available firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 105 BMW Motorrad retailer or the The sensor wheels required for wheel speed detection must also specialized workshop of the TPC/ match the control systems in- RDC sensor. stalled and may not be replaced. Removing front wheel If you want to equip your mo-...
  • Page 106 Carefully pull brake calipers BMW Motorrad recommends over the brake disk on reassem- back and out until clear of the BMW Motorrad front-wheel brake disks. stand for lifting the motorcycle. bly. Mounting front wheel stand...
  • Page 107 Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove axle clamping screw 2. Remove spacer bushing 4 from front wheel hub. Remove quick-release axle 3 while supporting wheel.
  • Page 108 tion arrows on the tires or on the Clamping screw (quick- rim. release axle) in slider Roll front wheel into front tube wheel guide. 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Install securing screws 2 on left and right with specified torque. Brake caliper on slider tube Lift front wheel and install 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
  • Page 109 Danger of burns from hot speed sensor could chafe torques checked by a specialized exhaust system. through if it comes into contact workshop, preferably an Do not touch hot parts of the with the brake disk. authorized BMW Motorrad exhaust system. retailer.

  • Page 110: Front Wheel Stand

    Front wheel stand Place rear wheel on rear wheel support. Mounting front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed for holding motorcycles without a center or other auxiliary stands. A motorcycle standing on the front wheel stand and the rear wheel Loosen adjusting screws 1.

  • Page 111: Lamps

    Lamps Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulbs The alignment of the connector, the spring strap and the bulb may differ from that shown in the following illustrations. Align two mounts 2 so that Make sure ground is level and If the motorcycle is resting front forks rest securely on firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 112 cover 2 by turning counter- Replace defective bulb. The alignment of the clockwise. bulb may differ from the Bulbs for low-beam illustration. headlight Insert spring clip 4 into catch. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling, only...
  • Page 113 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling, only handle it with a clean, dry cloth. Turn clockwise to install the Remove bulb holder 1 from cover 1 for the high beam or headlight housing.
  • Page 114 Insert bulb holder 1 into head- Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light housing. light housing by turning it counterclockwise. Replacing front and rear Replace defective bulb. turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and Bulbs for flashing turn firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 115 Make sure ground is level and Contact a specialized work- firm and park motorcycle. shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Maximum number of de- Insert inside end of lens into fective LEDs in taillight light housing and close.
  • Page 116 Remove lamp cover 4 down- Replace defective bulb. ward. Bulb for additional head- light H11 / 12 V / 55 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling, only touch it on the base. Open connector 1. Slacken screw 2.
  • Page 117 Swivel headlight housing to- ward rear. Press lamp housing 5 into Take off side cover 1. locking device from below. Tighten screw 2. Close connector 1. Adjust headlight so that on- coming traffic is not dazzled. Replacing fuses for additional headlight with additional headlight Open connector 2.

  • Page 118: Air Filter

    Fuse for auxiliary head- light with additional headlight with additional LED head- light 7.5 A To do this, press together re- Mount side cover 1. taining clips 3 on left and right Air filter and pull off connector. Removing air filter Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 119 Remove long screw 1 and Remove two screws 6 and pull Pull out bottom end of air fil- short screws 2 and take off tank cover out of bracket 7. ter 3. cover. Installing air filter Slide out both retaining brack- Remove screw 3.
  • Page 120 Press bottom of air filter into air filter housing, making sure not to bend its layers in the process. Insert tank cover in bracket 7 Asynchronously running and install two screws 6. engine. Ensure correct routing of the throttle control cable. Make sure that throttle valve Lay suction pipe on air cable is seated in guide 4 of...

  • Page 121: Jump-Starting

    A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidentally brought into contact with the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting with a donor- Position cover and install short Remove protective cap 1 from battery voltage higher than screws 2 and long screw 1.

  • Page 122: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- battery. peating attempt in order to pro- low is important in order to maxi- tect starter motor and donor BMW Motorrad has devel- mize battery life: battery. oped a trickle-charger spe- Keep the surface of the battery...
  • Page 123 Charging connected Unsuitable chargers can result in case, please charge the battery damage to the motorcycle elec- directly at the terminals of the battery tronics. disconnected battery. Charging the connected Use BMW chargers with part battery directly at the bat- Charging disconnected numbers 77 02 7 722 470 tery terminals can damage the...
  • Page 124 Remove Rider's Manual if nec- Lift battery up and out, using essary. tilting movements if it is difficult to move. Installing battery Place battery in battery com- partment, positive terminal on right in direction of travel. An incorrect disconnection sequence increase the risk of short-circuiting.
  • Page 125 Never install the battery without the protective cap. First install positive battery ca- ble 2. Then install negative battery cable 1. Switch on ignition. If the motorcycle was dis- connected from the bat- Position holder and install tery for a longer time, the current screw 1.

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ..... 126 Washing your motorcycle ..126 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts ..126 Paint care .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    Washing your Care products and pads are dry or braked until dry. motorcycle BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re-...

  • Page 129: Paint Care

    Paint care contain alcohol, solvents or abra- Radiator sives to clean plastic parts. Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the motorcycle regularly 'Fly sponges' or sponges with prevent overheating of the en- will help counteract the long-term hard surfaces can also lead to gine due to inadequate cooling.

  • Page 130: Protective Wax Coating

    Appropriate auxiliary stands are available at your au- Protective wax coating thorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. To preserve the finish of your motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- Returning motorcycle ommends using BMW Car Wax...

  • 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 at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated Emergency off switch in normal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider tube M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 134 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Shift lever Value Valid Foot piece on gearshift lever M6 x 16 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

  • Page 135: Engine

    Engine Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling, oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man- agement Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 136: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super Plus unleaded (max. 10 % of ethanol) (E10) 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 91 AKI alternative fuel quality Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI with regular unleaded gasoline (RON 91) Regular unleaded (restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)

  • Page 137: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (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 quarts (max 0.5 l), Difference between...

  • Page 138: Transmission

    Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1,737, Primary gear 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 with Enduro transmission...

  • Page 139: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and front frame...

  • Page 140: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, steplessly ad- justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically adjustable rebound-stage damping and electro- hydraulically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel...

  • Page 141: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cross-spoke wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.50"...

  • Page 142: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets with additional onboard socket max 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.
  • Page 143 Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight 1, Brake / taillight None, License plate light (white)

  • Page 144: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube front and rear frame with carrying drive unit Location of type plate Left side under side cover Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center Dimensions Motorcycle length 88.2 in (2240 mm), above luggage rack Motorcycle height 60 in (1525 mm), Across windshield, at DIN un- laden weight...

  • Page 145: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 571 lbs (259 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 1047 lbs (475 kg) Maximum payload 476 lbs (216 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 147: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 146 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 147 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......147 Maintenance work .

  • Page 148: Reporting Safety Defects

    Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 149: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW With its worldwide service net- Ask your authorized BMW mo- Motorrad recommends that you work, BMW Motorrad can at- torcycle retailer which mobility comply with the maintenance tend to you and your motorcy- services are offered.
  • Page 150 the service has been performed and enters the date for the next service. For drivers who drive long dis- tances annually, it may be neces- sary to come in for service before the entered date. In this case a corresponding maximum odome- ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service.

  • Page 151: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 155 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...

  • Page 156: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 157 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 158: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Operating, 50 Checking fill level at front, 99 Operating element, 14 Checking fill level at rear, 100 Operating, 49 Self-diagnosis, 70 Front reservoir, 13 Operating element, 14 Technology in detail, 80 Rear reservoir, 13 Self-diagnosis, 69 Brake pads Warning indicators, 33...
  • Page 159 Checking operation, 101 Fill location, 13 Fuses Replace in auxiliary driving Fluid reservoir, 11 Oil level indicator, 24 light, 115 Technical data, 135 Technical data, 135 Technical data, 140 Confirmation of maintenance Topping up, 96 work, 149 Warning for engine oil level, 32 Currentness of this manual, 7 Warning for engine oil Handlebars...
  • Page 160 Replacing parking light Mirrors Ignition Adjusting, 53 bulb, 111 Switching off, 40 Mobility Services, 147 Replacing rear light, 113 Switching on, 40 Motorcycle Replacing turn indicator Immobilizer Care, 125 bulbs, 112 Spare key, 41 Cleaning, 125 Technical data, 141 Warning indicator, 30 Lashing down, 75 Warning for bulb failure, 31 Indicator lights...
  • Page 161 Onboard socket Spring preload Rear-wheel drive Information on use, 86 Adjusting, 55 Technical data, 137 Position on motorcycle, 11 Front adjustment element, 11 Refueling, 74 Onboard toolkit Rear adjustment element, 13 Rider's Manual (US Model) Contents, 94 Starting, 68 Position on motorcycle, 17 Position on motorcycle, 17 Operating element, 16 Running gear...
  • Page 162 Rear-wheel drive, 137 Transmission Ice warning, 33 Technical data, 136 Running gear, 137 Immobilizer, 30 Troubleshooting chart, 130 Spark plugs, 140 TPC/RDC, 35 Turn indicators Warning lamps Standards, 7 Operating, 46 Overview, 21 Transmission, 136 Operating element, left, 14 Weights Weights, 143 Operating element, right, 16 Payload table, 17...
  • Page 163 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2012 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 164 The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart. Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super Plus unleaded (max. 10 % of ethanol) (E10) 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 91 AKI alternative fuel quality Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI...
  • Page 165 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).

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