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Rider's Manual (US Model)
R 1200 GS

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......20 BMW Motorrad Integral Shifting gears ....88 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Wheels and tires ..165 BMW Motorrad ASC ..103 9 Care ....151 Electrical system .
  • Page 6 Maintenance proce- dures ..... . 173 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....175 Confirmation of service .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Reference to a page with BMW Motorrad retailer. When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- your BMW, remember to hand tion. EWS Electronic immobilizer. over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee ASC Automatic Stability Con- you can find the descriptions in a the total absence of errors. For trol. this reason BMW is unable to separate manual. recognize any claims stemming Electronic Suspension Technical data from the information, illustrations Adjustment.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Fuel filler opening ( Seat lock ( Adjuster for rear damp- ing (at the bottom on the spring strut) (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 10 Battery (behind side panel) 131) Adjuster for spring preload, Auxiliary terminal for jump rear ( starting (behind side panel) Air cleaner (under center 130) fairing panel) ( 128) 11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front 113) 112) Height adjuster for wind-...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Standard tool kit ( 108) Rider's Manual (US Model) Tire inflation pressure table Load capacity table Adjuster for the rider's seat height ( Fuses ( 134)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight ( with cruise control Switch on cruise control 67). Hazard warning flashers ABS ( ASC ( with dynamic ESA Adjustment options with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( 60). Turn indicators ( Horn Multifunction display...
  • Page 18 with preparation for navi- gation system Operating the navigation system ( 140)

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Riding mode ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starting the engine...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light with Keyless Ride Indicator light for radio- operated key Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lights..20 Multifunction display ....22 Warning symbols in the display panel ....... 23 Warning lamps .

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights with cruise control Switch on cruise control 67). Idle Deactivate ASC function 63). Turn indicator, left ABS ( Turn indicator, right Universal warning light, ap- pears together with warn- ing symbols in display panel ( with anti-theft alarm Alarm ( Indicator light for radio- operated key...
  • Page 23 with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( 60). 11 Fuel reserve ( The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend- ing on the country.

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel fill level indicator Upshift recommendation Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral" with heated handlebar grips Operating heated grips 75). Odometer ( Service display (mainte- nance interval) ( 173) Warning symbols ( Onboard computer with dynamic ESA Adjustment options 10 Use of the riding modes 11 Clock ( 12 Outside temperature warn-...

  • Page 25: Warning Symbols In The Display

    Warning symbols in the display panel with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressures Electronic immobilizer Coolant temperature Engine oil level ( Electronic engine manage- ment ( Battery charging ( 131) Warnings (...

  • Page 26: Warning Lamps

    Warning lamps The universal warning light lights up for the most urgent warning. Display of the warning lights The following page contains a list of potential warnings. Warnings are displayed with ap- propriate warning lights. Warnings for which no separate warning light is provided are sig- naled by the general warning light 1 and are accompanied by...
  • Page 27 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display lights up yellow appears on the Electronic immobilizer is active ( display lights up yellow appears on the Radio-operated key outside reception display range (...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel DWALO ! is indi- Anti-theft alarm battery low charge cated DWA ! lights up yellow is indicated Anti-theft alarm system battery discharged ( lights up yellow indicated with one Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap- or two arrows and proved range (...
  • Page 29 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel RDC! lights up yellow is indicated. Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak ( flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS error ( lights up ABS deactivated ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed...
  • Page 30 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel ESA! lights up yellow is indicated ESA error ( lights up Fuel down to reserve ( flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine management system ( appears on the Engine oil level too low ( display OILLVL CHECK...
  • Page 31 Keyless Ride placed, preferably by an autho- ing at measured temperatures Battery of radio-operated key is rized BMW Motorrad retailer. above 37 °F (3 °C). completely drained or radio- At low outside temperatures, Radio-operated key...
  • Page 32 Replace battery of radio- Driving with an overheated workshop, preferably an autho- engine can result in engine rized BMW Motorrad retailer. operated key damage. The general warning lamp Engine in emergency- Be sure to observe the measures lights up yellow.
  • Page 33 DWALO ! thorized workshop, preferably is indicated. an authorized BMW Motorrad bulbs on the motorcycle. This fault message is only retailer. Possible cause: shown for a short time im- mediately following the Pre-Ride- One or more bulbs are defective.
  • Page 34 A tire inflation pressure out- sure is in the limit area of the shop, preferably an authorized side the permissible toler- permissible tolerance. BMW Motorrad retailer. ance result in poorer handling of Correct tire inflation pressure in the motorcycle. accordance with instructions on...
  • Page 35 Have fault eliminated at a spe- Possible cause: suitability for continued riding: cialist service facility, preferably Do not continue riding. The measured tire inflation pres- an authorized BMW Motorrad Contact roadside service. sure is outside the approved tol- retailer. erance range. Sensor defective or...
  • Page 36 BMW Motorrad ABS self-diagnosis not Watch the TCP/RDC display at a higher rate of speed. A con- dealer. completed tinuous error is only present if ABS warning light flashes. Battery of tire-inflation the general warning lamp also pressure sensor weak lights up.
  • Page 37 If the ASC warning lamp contin- an authorized BMW Motorrad active closed-loop intervention ues to flash: retailer. even after the critical situation Contact an authorized work- has passed.
  • Page 38 Please be aware management system thorized workshop, preferably that ASC functionality is no an authorized BMW Motorrad The general warning lamp longer available. Observe addi- retailer. flashes yellow. tional information on situations Fuel down to reserve The engine symbol flashes.
  • Page 39 Defect in alternator or the alter- thorized workshop, preferably The general warning lamp nator drive assembly, or the volt- an authorized BMW Motorrad age regulator fuse has been trig- lights up red. retailer. gered. The battery symbol is dis- Have the malfunction corrected played.

  • Page 40: Outside Temperature

    BMW Motorrad Dealer. above 37 °F (3 °C). At low outside temperatures, icy Outside temperature conditions must especially be ex- pected on bridges and in shady Engine heat can lead to spuri- road areas.

  • Page 41: Oil Level Indicator

    depends on the driving style (on Service display The conditions for the oil level the consumption) and on the fuel indicator are as follows: level when the warning lamp was Engine at operating tempera- initially activated (see the expla- ture nation above).

  • Page 42: Tire Inflation Pressures

    BMW Motorrad retailer, for right 2 shows the inflation pres- setting of the date. sure in the rear tire. Immediately after switching on the ignition,...
  • Page 43 Upshift recommendation 1 sig- nals the economically best point in time for upshifting.

  • Page 45: Operation

    Windshield ......77 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..62 Rider and passenger seats .

  • Page 46: Ignition

    The cases and the topcase can Turn handlebars to full left or right lock position. also be ordered with locks for the same key on request. Please contact an authorized workshop for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 47 Switching on ignition The parking lamp briefly lights Electrically powered acces- sories remain operational for a limited period of time. with additional LED headlight Battery can be recharged via onboard socket. The auxiliary headlights and the After the ignition is switched rear parking lamp briefly light off, the instrument cluster re- mains switched on for a short...

  • Page 48: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    The indicator light for the cle keys, you can have it disabled cannot be locked/unlocked. radio-operated key flashes by your authorized BMW motor- If the range is exceeded, the igni- as long as the radio-operated key cycle retailer. tion is switched off after approx.
  • Page 49 However, the motorcycle is more Range of Keyless Ride stable on a level surface with the radio-operated key handlebars turned to the left than with the handlebars turned to the with Keyless Ride right. Approx. 3.3 ft (Approx. 1 m) On level ground, always turn the handlebars to the left to set the Locking handlebars...
  • Page 50 EWS Electronic Version 2: immobilizer Steering lock is locked, press and hold button 1. The motorcycle's electronic cir- Steering lock is unlocked. cuitry monitors the data stored in Parking lights and all function the radio-operated key through a circuits switched on. ring antenna incorporated in the Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
  • Page 51 Emergency and spare keys are gine must be started. only available through an autho- Then unlocking must be re- Should you lose your keys, re- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. As peated. fer to the information regard- the radio-operated keys are part 30 s...

  • Page 52: Multifunction Display

    Replace battery of radio- Multifunction display Dispose of the old battery in accordance with legal regula- operated key Selecting display readings tions. Do not dispose of the If the radio-operated key fails to Switch on ignition ( 45). battery in the household waste. react when the button is pressed Incorrect batteries or polar- briefly or is pressed and held:...
  • Page 53 SETUP displayed and selected per push SETUP menu ( ), while with onboard computer Pro stationary only of a button: Stopwatch driving time Outside temperature ( RDTIME with onboard computer Pro TEMP Resetting tripmeter The following information is ad- Engine temperature ( ditionally displayed using the on- GTMP Switch on ignition (...
  • Page 54 Repeat pressing button 1 Repeat pressing button 1 Press button 1 briefly to re- briefly, until the average value briefly, until in the top line of spectively switch to the next SETUP ENTER to be reset is shown in the the display 2 menu item.
  • Page 55 SETUP with preparation for navigation In the menu, select SETUP CLOCK system menu item. GPS TM : If a navigation sys- tem is installed: apply GPS time and GPS date ( ) re- spectively do not apply them CLOCK : Setting the clock DATE : Setting the date ECOSFT...
  • Page 56 Press and hold button 2, until Increase the flashing value us- the minutes flash in the bottom ing button 1 respectively de- line of display 3. crease it using button 2. Increase the flashing value us- Press and hold button 2, until ing button 1 respectively de- the year flashes in the bottom crease it using button 2.
  • Page 57 SETUP BC BASIC In the individualization menu it is selected, the factory set- possible to adjust, which infor- ting becomes active again. The mation should be shown in which CUSTOM individualization re- display line. mains stored. SETUP In the menu, select SETUP BC BASIC menu item.

  • Page 58: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    CONS 2 : The value is not indi- : Average consump- BELOW cated. tion 2 ( CONS C Press button 1 briefly to : Current fuel con- change the adjusted value. sumption ( ØSPEED The following menu items can be : Average speed BELOW selected.

  • Page 59: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Anti-theft alarm system is acti- turn indicators flash. The alarm switch) in normal operating po- vated. tone type can be adjusted by sition. an authorized BMW Motorrad Alarm Switch on ignition. retailer. Turn indicators light up once. The alarm can be set off by:...

  • Page 60: Switch)

    Customize anti-theft : DWA is deactivated. alarm system settings Emergency on/off Switch on ignition ( 45). switch (kill switch) Press button 1 briefly to re- spectively select the menu item. The top line of the display 2 shows Repeat pressing button 1 Emergency on/off switch The adjusted value appears briefly, until in the top line of...

  • Page 61: Headlight

    Adjusting headlight for specialized workshop, preferably blinding the oncoming traffic: RHD/LHD traffic an authorized BMW Motorrad Turn adjustment wheel 1 coun- If the motorcycle is ridden in a retailer. terclockwise to lower the head- country where vehicles are driven light beam.

  • Page 62: Lights

    on longer than absolutely Parking light with LED headlights necessary. with LED headlights Switch off ignition ( 45). The lowbeam headlamp switches on automatically when the engine is switched on. High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Switch on ignition ( 45). A swiveling lever is used for the headlight range adjustment.

  • Page 63: Turn Indicator

    Turn indicator Precondition: The auxiliary head- Turn indicator cancella- light is only active, if the low- Operating turn indicator tion beam headlight is active. Switch on ignition ( 45). Start engine ( 84). The turn indicators automati- cally switch off when the de- fined driving time and distance have been reached.

  • Page 64: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    In this ers. lever is actuated. case, the ASC setting does not BMW Motorrad Integral change. Switch on ABS function ABS warning light lights up. Switch on ignition ( 45).

  • Page 65: Asc Automatic Stability Control

    If the ABS warning lamp lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 3 mph (5 km/h), an ABS error has occurred. ASC Automatic Stability Control Press and hold button 1 until Press the 1 button and con- Deactivate ASC function ABS warning lamp's display tinue to hold it down until the...

  • Page 66: Riding Mode

    ASC Use of the riding modes Setting riding mode warning lamp changes. BMW Motorrad has developed 5 Switch on ignition ( 45). The ASC warning light riding scenarios for your motor- does not light up anymore;...
  • Page 67 shown next to the desired rid- Details on the selectable driving modes are provided ing mode. in the chapter "Technology in When selecting the Detail". Enduro PRO mode, remember the restrictions on ABS control intervention at the rear wheel (see the chapter "Technology in detail").
  • Page 68 DYNA Switching off TCP/RDC in : When riding dynami- Press and hold button 1 to SETUP cally on dry roads. start the menu. off-road mode Enduro : When driving off- with Pro driving modes road. Enduro PRO : When riding If you want to ride off-road with a sporty off-road (with coding reduced tire inflation pressure, it...

  • Page 69: Cruise Control

    Enduro and Enduro Pro driving After removing the encoding modes. plug, refit the cover cap. : The TCP/RDC display Remove cover cap of the plug warning symbol is not shown connection 1. in the Enduro and Enduro Pro driving modes. Install coding plug with Pro driving modes Symbol 1 for the coding plug...
  • Page 70 Enduro or Enduro Pro driving Setting road speed Acceleration mode has been deactivated. Briefly press button 1 forward. Briefly press button 1 forward. Speed is increased by 1.2 mph Push switch 1 to right. Adjustment range for (2 km/h) each time button is cruise control Button 2 is operational.
  • Page 71 Decreasing speed yond back position) to deacti- though you might have intended vate cruise-control system. slowing to a lower speed. Cruise control indicator lamp Indicator lamp for cruise- goes out. control system lights up. Resuming former cruising Switching off cruise speed control Briefly press button 1 back-...

  • Page 72: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Basic setting of spring preload, rear Setting It is essential to set the spring Turn adjustment wheel as far preload to suit the load carried by as possible into LOW direction the motorcycle. Increase spring (One-up without load) preload when the vehicle is heav- Turn adjuster wheel as far as ily loaded and reduce spring...

  • Page 73: Dynamic Esa, Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    duction in spring preload re- Dynamic ESA, Basic setting of rear quires softer damping. Electronic Suspension wheel rear-wheel damp- Adjustment Adjusting damping on rear wheel with dynamic ESA without dynamic ESA Park the motorcycle, ensuring Turn adjuster wheel as far as Adjustment options that the support surface is firm possible clockwise, then 8...
  • Page 74 with Pro driving modes The display is automatically hidden again after a short time. The running gear adjustment as well as the number of selectable Adjusting chassis damping variants depend on the Switch on ignition ( 45). selected riding mode. Damping set by the riding mode can be changed by the rider.

  • Page 75: Clutch

    Clutch The following settings are avail- One-up able: Adjusting clutch lever SOFT : Comfortable damping One-up with luggage Adjusting the clutch lever NORMAL : Normal damping while driving can lead to HARD : Sporty, performance- accidents. Two-up (with luggage) oriented damping Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary.

  • Page 76: Brakes

    Tires Position 1: smallest distance between handlebar grip and Checking tire pressure clutch lever Incorrect tire inflation pres- Position 4: largest distance sure results in poorer hand- between handlebar grip and ing characteristics of the motor- clutch lever cycle and reduces the life of the Brakes tires.

  • Page 77: Handlebars

    The inclination of the motor- cycle handlebars can be ad- Start engine ( 84). justed within the 1 markings. Consult an authorized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for ad- justment of the handlebars. Heated handlebar grips with heated handlebar grips...

  • Page 78: Mirrors

    then the switch should be Adjusting mirror arm switched back to the 1st level. If no further changes are made the selected heating level is adopted as the setting. To switch off heated grips, press button 1 until heated grip symbol 2 is no longer shown in the display.

  • Page 79: Windshield

    Rider and passenger Slide protective cap 1 over upholstered side facing down- screw fitting. ward. seats Install the passenger seat Remove passenger seat Windshield Make sure ground is level and Adjusting windshield firm and park motorcycle. Passenger seat can be ad- justed to 2 different seat po- Windshield adjustments sitions.
  • Page 80 Lugs 1 of passenger seat are correctly fixed in place. Turn seat lock 1 to the left Fit rider's seat in mounts 1 on with ignition key and hold while left and right and loosely place pressing rider's seat downward on motorcycle.
  • Page 81 adjustment in orientation 1 (L marking). In order to adjust the high seat position, install the front height adjustment in orientation 2 (H marking). In order to remove the front In order to adjust the low seat height adjustment 1, press position, swivel rear height ad- locking mechanism 2 down to justment 1 into position 3 (L...

  • Page 83: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....82 Checklist ......84 Starting .

  • Page 84: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized Ensure that case volumes on uations. Remember to take the BMW Motorrad Dealer will be left and right are equal. limited ground clearance of your happy to advise you and has...
  • Page 85 Risk of poisoning with topcase Insufficient tire inflation pres- sure Observe maximum payload and Exhaust fumes contain carbon Tire tread in poor condition top speed as indicated on label monoxide, which is colorless and in topcase. Etc. odorless but highly toxic. Inhaling exhaust fumes Maximum speed with with tank rucksack...

  • Page 86: Checklist

    Catalytic converter still: overheating would result. In Before every journey extreme cases, the motorcycle Brakes If misfiring causes unburned fuel could catch fire. Front and rear brake fluid levels to enter the catalytic converter, Do not allow the engine to idle there is a danger of overheating Coolant level unnecessarily.
  • Page 87 Pre-Ride Check ASC self-diagnosis in progress. When the ignition is switched on Engage neutral, or pull back the instrument cluster performs clutch lever if a gear is en- a test routine on the warning and gaged. indicator lights - this is the "Pre- Ride-Check."...
  • Page 88 3 mph (5 km/h) before the ABS authorized service facility, is determining whether the preferably an authorized self-diagnosis routine can be BMW Motorrad Integral ASC is completed. BMW Motorrad Dealer. ready for operation. The self- ABS warning light flashes. ABS self-diagnosis...

  • Page 89: Breaking In

    0...621 miles thorized workshop, preferably (0...1000 km)) Tires an authorized BMW Motorrad Observe mileage, after which retailer. New tires have a smooth sur- the running-in check should be face. This must be roughened by performed.

  • Page 90: Shifting Gears

    New tires do not provide When changing gear using BMW Motorrad recommends full tire traction. Accident the Pro Gear-shift Assis- only changing gear using the hazards exist in particular on wet tance function, the cruise control clutch in such situations.

  • Page 91: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel is must be expected in the follow- changes during braking. The prevented by the BMW Motorrad ing situations: heavier you brake, the greater Integral ABS. When driving in the rain and the weight transfer to the front through puddles.

  • Page 92: Parking Your Motorcycle

    After driving offroad while it is resting on the center Do not lean or sit on the stand. BMW Motorrad recommends motorcycle with the side stand that the following be observed Fold out center stand and jack extended.

  • Page 93: Refueling

    Brakes Rims gasoline should be sulfur-free or When the motorcycle is very low in sulfur content. BMW Motorrad recommends ridden on loose surfaces checking the rims for possible Leaded fuel will destroy the or muddy roads, the brakes may damage after riding offroad.
  • Page 94 Place motorcycle on the center thorized BMW Motorrad re- stand, ensuring that it is resting tailer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, on a firm and level support sur- E10) face.
  • Page 95 When refueling after run- Press fuel tank cap down firmly Place motorcycle on center ning on reserve, make sure to close. stand, ensuring that it is resting that you top up the tank to a on a firm and level support sur- Remove key and close protec- level above reserve, as other- face.

  • Page 96: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Slowly pull lug 1 upward a the engine dies off due to lack of second time. fuel. Fuel filler cap unlocked. Usable fuel quantity Version 2 with LED headlights Approx. 5.3 gal (Approx. 20 l) Switch off ignition ( 45). After the ignition is switched Reserve fuel quantity off, the fuel filler cap can be...
  • Page 97 Fasten rear straps on both When jacking up the vehi- Components can be dam- sides to the passenger foot- cle it can tip away to the aged. pegs and then tighten them. side and fall over. Do not squeeze components Tension all straps evenly;...

  • Page 99: Technology In

    Integral ABS ..... . . 100 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....103 Tire Pressure Control TCP/...

  • Page 100: Riding Mode

    Riding mode is aligned to off-road operation ABS and/or ASC can be using massive-bar tires. switched off in each mode; the Selection following explanations always In order to adjust the motorcycle refer to the activated systems. to the road condition, one of 5 The front wheel lift assistant is riding modes can be selected: Throttle response...

  • Page 101: Gearshift Assistant

    engine-speed ranges without op- In the ENDURO and ENDURO Turn back throttle grip PRO modes, damping variants erating the clutch or accelerator. Do not actuate brake lever HARD and SOFT can be se- Actuate clutch. lected. Benefits First the desired riding mode is ENDURO mode default setting: 70-80 % of all gear changes preselected.

  • Page 102: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    The footbrake lever acts only on Gear Shift Assistant can exe- the rear brake. cute a new gear change. The The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Upshifts load factor (throttle grip position) adapts the braking force distribu- The Pro Gear Shift Assistant...
  • Page 103 This enables optimum brake pressure. and rapid deceleration it is possi- the wheels to continue to turn ble that the BMW Motorrad Inte- and maintains driving stability re- gral ABS will not prevent the rear gardless of the road surface con- wheel from lifting off the ground.
  • Page 104 ABS? also lead to a fault code: But remember: the potentially The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Heating up on the main or aux- shorter braking distances which ensures driving stability on any iliary stand at idle or with gear...

  • Page 105: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    The rider is always respon- BMW Motorrad ASC? and momentum take over and sible for adapting his/her driving BMW Motorrad ASC is an assis- even ABS is unable to counteract style. tance system for the rider and their effects. The rider is always...

  • Page 106: Tire Pressure Control Tcp

    (wheelie) for a longer period ature and the inflation pressure In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- with ASC deactivated. inside the tire and sends these ommends turning back the throt- Rear wheel spinning in place values to the control unit.
  • Page 107 the outside temperature and on compensated with the air pres- of wheels with TPC/RDC sen- sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC the driving style and duration. sure tester at the filling station. control unit is installed, however The tire inflation pressures are Example: according to the the wheels have no sensors, then shown temperature-compen-...

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....108 Onboard tool kit ....108 Engine oil .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    Further information about main- Use with screwdriver bit. tenance and repair work can be Topping up engine oil obtained on DVD through your 110). authorized BMW Motorrad re- Reversible screwdriver in- tailer. sert Special tools and thorough spe- Phillips PH1 and Torx T25...

  • Page 111: Engine Oil

    Wait five minutes to allow oil to your authorized BMW Motorrad drain to the oil pan. retailer. Engine oil Checking engine oil level The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The higher the temperature,...

  • Page 112: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked at an authorized workshop, preferably max 1 quarts (max 0.95 l) (Dif- an authorized BMW Motorrad ference between MIN and retailer. MAX) Checking engine oil level Checking front brake pad Wipe area around oil fill loca- 109).
  • Page 113 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad thickness Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear brake pads to determine their...
  • Page 114 Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Conduct a visual inspection of...
  • Page 115 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal, motorcycle standing up- right) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 116: Coolant

    If brake fluid level falls below the Do not touch hot engine. approved level: Read off coolant level on ex- Have the defect corrected as pansion tank 1. soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 117 Check coolant level ( 114). If coolant level drops below ap- Close cap of coolant expansion proved level: tank. Add coolant. Topping up coolant Remove screws 1. Remove the side panels at po- sitions 2, 3 and 4 from the holders.

  • Page 118: Clutch

    Make sure ground is level and fore the minimum tread depth authorized workshop, preferably firm and park motorcycle. is reached. an authorized BMW Motorrad Sweep across spokes with a retailer. Make sure ground is level and screwdriver handle or similar firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 119: Wheels

    Tire recommendation due to conversion to others than For every size of tire, the wheels installed as standard BMW Motorrad has tested and equipment can seriously affect approved certain makes as the control comfort of these sys- roadworthy. BMW Motorrad tems.
  • Page 120 TPC/RDC sensor bore. is not damaged. Inform the Mask off areas of wheel rim BMW Motorrad retailer or the that could be scratched in the authorized workshop of the TPC/ process of removing the brake RDC sensor.
  • Page 121 Slightly press the quick-release axle inward for a better grip on the right side. Remove right-hand axle clamp- Remove spacer bushing 1 from ing screw 1. the wheel hub. Installing front wheel Pull quick-release axle 1 out Malfunctions may occur while supporting the front during control interventions wheel.
  • Page 122 Roll front wheel into front threads can suffer damage. suspension. Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install screw 1 with specified torque. Brace quick-release axle on the right side at the same time.
  • Page 123 Engage the brakes repeatedly, continuing until the brake pads seat against the rotors. Locate wheel speed sensor lead in the retaining clips 1 and 2. Insert wheel speed sensor in bore and install screw 3. Wheel speed sensor on Tighten the right-hand axle Install securing screws 4 on left fork clamping screw 1 with the...

  • Page 124: Front Wheel Stand

    ABS or ASC if a wheel other stand than the standard wheel is in- stalled. The BMW Motorrad front Please see the information on wheel stand is not designed the effect of wheel sizes on the for holding motorcycles without a...
  • Page 125 Place the motorcycle on the center stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Place motorcycle on the center Loosen screws 1. Align two mounts 2 so that...

  • Page 126: Bulbs

    Bulbs Replacing bulbs for dipped and main-beam headlights The alignment of connec- tor, spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the following illustrations. Remove cover 1 by turning it If the motorcycle is resting Make sure ground is level and counterclockwise to replace on the center stand: The firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 127 Insert spring clip 1 into catch. Bulb for high-beam headlight with LED headlights To protect the glass against soiling, only grasp the bulb by the base. Remove spring strap 1 from detent and fold to side. Insert plug 1. Remove bulb 2. Position cover panel and install Replace defective bulb.
  • Page 128 Remove cover panel 1 by turn- Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 in bulb socket. ing counterclockwise. socket. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with LED headlights To prevent contaminants from Insert bulb holder 1 into the being deposited on the glass Remove bulb holder 1 from the...
  • Page 129 Replacing bulb for front Replace defective bulb. and rear turn indicator Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure ground is level and indicators, front firm and park motorcycle. RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Switch off ignition. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw connection...

  • Page 130: Air Filter

    Please contact a specialist Please contact a specialized service facility for this pur- workshop, preferably an autho- pose, preferably an authorized rized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing the LED Air filter headlight Insert inside end of lens into...
  • Page 131 Remove screws 1. Clean air filter insert 2 or re- Position center fairing panel, place if necessary. while paying attending to con- Remove air filter cover. nections 1 to the side panels. Insert air filter insert 2 and frame 1. Remove frame 1.

  • Page 132: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting Park the motorcycle, ensuring If the 12 V battery is in- that the support surface is firm stalled incorrectly, or if the The wires leading to the and level. terminals are interchanged (dur- power socket do not have ing jump-starting, etc.), the fuse Remove battery cover ( 132).

  • Page 133: Battery

    To start the engine, do not Do not turn the battery upside formation is available at your au- use start sprays or similar down. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. items. If the battery is not discon- Charging connected Install the protective cap.
  • Page 134 Unsuitable chargers can result in damage to the motorcycle elec- Charging disconnected tronics. battery Use suitable BMW chargers. Charge battery using a suitable The correct charger is available charger. through your authorized Comply with operating instruc- BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 135 Slightly lift and remove battery from holder until positive termi- nal becomes accessible. Remove negative battery ca- Fasten positive battery cable 1. ble 1 and rubber strap 2. Slide battery into holder. Remove positive battery ca- ble 1 and pull out battery. If the 12 V battery is in- stalled incorrectly, or if the terminals are interchanged (dur-...

  • Page 136: Fuses

    Fuses Replacing fuses Fasten negative battery ca- Install screw 1. ble 1. Set clock ( 53). Fasten battery with rubber Set date ( 54). Switch off ignition. strap 2. Remove rider's seat ( 78). Disconnect plug 1. If defective fuses are bridged, this results in a danger of short-circuit and thus a danger of fire.
  • Page 137 7.5 A have the electrical system Multifunction switch, left checked by an authorized spe- Tire Pressure Control cialized workshop, preferably (TCP/RDC) an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Fuse for alternator regulator Install connector 1. Install rider's seat ( 78). Fuse assignment...

  • Page 139: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....138 Onboard power sockets ... 138 Navigation system ....139 Case .

  • Page 140: General Instructions

    Cables must not be trapped. erating conditions experienced by products. BMW motorcycles and, conse- Automatic deactivation You will find all BMW Motorrad quently, they are not sufficient in optional accessories on The onboard sockets are au- some circumstances. tomatically switched off during our website: "www.bmw-...

  • Page 141: Navigation System

    Press in locking device 3. ignition key can be removed. The navigation preparation Mount Cradle is unlocked and is suitable for the cover 4 can be removed with BMW Motorrad Navigator IV and a rotating movement toward the BMW Motorrad Navigator V. front.
  • Page 142 BMW Motorrad com- munication system is supported. A software update may be re- quired for the BMW Motorrad communication system. In this case, please contact your autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Mount cover 1 in lower area...
  • Page 143 Compass and Medi- is set). long actuation to the left. aplayer page. Mute: Switch automatic navi- Menu items on the BMW special gation announcements (off: the menu are selected by turning the top line in the display shows Multi-Controller.
  • Page 144 (only displayed if route is pro- Turning increases or reduces vided with way points). If a BMW Motorrad com- volume of a BMW Motorrad munication system is con- communication system con- My Motorcycle nected, an acoustic signal is also nected via Bluetooth.
  • Page 145 Security settings the motorcycle while switched Special functions on, a security prompt asking for The BMW Motorrad Navigator V Due to integration of the the PIN to be entered is issued. can be secured against unau- BMW Motorrad Navigator, there...

  • Page 146: Case

    Case with case Opening case Press yellow button 1 down- If the carrying handle is ward while opening case lid. folded down when the slot of the case lock is oriented in the Closing case direction of travel, the lock tab Turn key in case lock perpen- can be damaged.
  • Page 147 Removing case Locking flap 2 pops up. Fold locking flap all the way open. Remove case from mount by its handle. Mounting case Engage pivot lever 1 in upper end position to obtain smaller Turn key 1 clockwise. volume. Hold down yellow locking de- Engage pivot lever 1 in lower vice 2 and fold out carrying end position to set larger vol-...

  • Page 148: Topcase

    Next, press locking flap and Turn key 2 counterclockwise red release lever 2 down at the and remove. same time. Topcase Locking flap clicks into place. with topcase Opening topcase Insert case from the top into mounts 1 and 2. If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot of the case lock is oriented in the...
  • Page 149 Press yellow button 1 forward Engage pivot lever 1 in front If the carrying handle is while opening the topcase lid. end position to set larger vol- folded down when the slot ume. of the Topcase lock is horizontal, Closing topcase Engage pivot lever 1 in rear the lock tab can be damaged.
  • Page 150 Removing topcase Locking flap 2 pops up. Fold locking flap all the way open. Remove topcase from mount- ing by its handle. Mounting topcase Hook topcase into front hold- ers 1 of topcase retaining plate. Turn key 1 clockwise. Press topcase onto topcase Hold down yellow locking de- retaining plate at rear.
  • Page 151 Next, press locking flap and red Turn key 2 counterclockwise release lever 2 forward at the and remove. same time. Locking flap clicks into place. If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot of the Topcase lock is horizontal, the lock tab can be damaged.

  • Page 153: Care

    Care Care products ..... 152 Washing your motorcycle ..152 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 154: Care Products

    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- Only use cold water to remove authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 155: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    Especially in the case of road scratches. care products that contain salt, carefully clean chrome parts silicone. with plenty of water and BMW Fairings and panels auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Clean fairings and panels with Paint care ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 156: Storing The Motorcycle

    BMW Motorrad recommends grease (Vaseline). BMW car polish or BMW paint Store the motorcycle in a dry cleaner for the purpose. room, raising it to remove the Contamination on the paint finish...

  • Page 157: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 156 Weights ......169 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 158: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 92).

  • Page 159: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in telescopic fork M12 x 20 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16...
  • Page 160 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (locknut) on adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (handlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten on block in front (in the direc- tion of travel)

  • Page 161: Engine

    Engine Engine design Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two spur gear-driven overhead camshafts and one counterbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.5:1 Rated output 125 hp (92 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min Torque 92 lb/ft (125 Nm), at engine speed: 6500 min...

  • Page 162: Fuel

    If the engine should for example be operated with 91 RON in countries with lower fuel quality, the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

  • Page 163: Engine Oil

    BMW Motorrad rec- ommends that you use the BMW Motorrad oils available from your BMW Motorrad Dealer. Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 1 quarts (max 0.95 l), difference between...

  • Page 164: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch Transmission Transmission design Dog-engagement 6-speed transmission with heli- cal gears Transmission gear ratios 1.000 (60:60 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1.650 (33:20 teeth), Transmission input ratio 2.438 (39:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.714 (36:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.059 (36:34 teeth), 4th gear 0.943 (33:35 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 165: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.91 (32:11 teeth) Suspension 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 frame Design of the front-wheel suspension...

  • Page 166: 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, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with dynamic ESA Central spring strut with coil spring and expan-...

  • Page 167: 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- motorrad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Aluminum cast wheel with cross-spoke wheels...

  • Page 168: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuse carrier 1 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket 7.5 A, Slot 2: left multifunction switch, Tire Pres- sure Control (TCP/RDC) Battery Battery design...

  • Page 169: Alarm System

    with LED headlights Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Alarm system Activation time Approx. 30 s Alarm duration Approx.

  • Page 170: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 86.8 in (2205 mm), across splash guard Motorcycle height 56.3...58.7 in (1430...1490 mm), across wind- shield, at DIN unladen weight with lowering 55.3...57.7 in (1405...1465 mm), above windshield, lower position, at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 37.6 in (955 mm), with mirrors Rider's seat height 33.5...34.3 in (850...870 mm), without rider at un- laden weight...

  • Page 171: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 525 lbs (238 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, fuel tank 90 % full, without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs (450 kg) Maximum payload 467 lbs (212 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 173: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 172 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 173 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......173 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 174: Defects

    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 175: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide dealer network, BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- motorcycle in over 100 countries...
  • Page 176 300 mls (500 km) and 750 mls before the entered values. (1200 km). BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your...

  • Page 177: 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 178 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,...
  • Page 179 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,...
  • Page 180 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,...
  • Page 181 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,...

  • Page 182: 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 183 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 185: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......184...
  • Page 186 USA, Canada Any changes or modifications not expressly Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to IC: 4008C-HUF5750...
  • Page 187 Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards: 1.
  • Page 188 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 189: Index

    Average values Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handlebar lever, 74 Resetting, 51 Checking operation, 110 Control, 15 Safety instructions, 89 Operating, 62 Battery Technical data, 164 Charging connected Self-diagnosis, 86 Breaking in, 87 battery, 131 Technology in detail, 100 Bulbs Charging disconnected Warning indicators, 34...
  • Page 190 Warning for engine oil level, 37 Case Indicator light, 18 Equipment, 7 Operating, 144 Technical data, 167 Checklist, 84 Control, 15 Clock Operating, 71 Adjusting, 53 Electrical system Technical data, 166 Clutch Adjusting handlebar lever, 73 Emergency on/off switch (kill Frame Technical data, 167 Checking operation, 116...
  • Page 191 Immobilizer Handlebars Lights Emergency key, 48 Adjusting, 75 Control, 15 Spare key, 45 Hazard warning flashers Lowbeam headlamp, 60 Warning indicator, 29 Control, 15, 17 Operating auxiliary Indicator lights, 18 Operating, 61 headlight, 60 Overview, 20 Headlight Operating headlight flasher, 60 Instrument cluster Adjusting for RHD/LHD Ambient light photosensor, 18...
  • Page 192 Parking, 90 Onboard tool kit Contents, 108 Returning to use, 154 Rim sticker, 117 Position on vehicle, 14 Storage, 154 Technology in detail, 104 Outside temperature Tying down, 94 Warning lamps, 32 Display, 38 Multifunction display, 18 Rear-wheel drive Overview of warning Control, 15 Technical data, 163 indicators, 25...
  • Page 193 Seats Technical data Inflation pressure table, 14 Adjusting seat height, 78 Alarm system, 167 Inflation pressures, 165 Locking mechanism, 11 Battery, 166 Recommendation, 117 Removing and installing, 77 Brakes, 164 Running in, 87 Service, 173 Bulbs, 166 Technical data, 165 Reporting safety defects, 172 Clutch, 162 Top speed, 83...
  • Page 194 Wheels Warning lamps, 18 Check wheel rims, 116 ABS, 34 Checking spokes, 116 Anti-theft alarm system, 32 Install rear wheel, 122 ASC, 35 Installing front wheel, 119 Battery charging voltage, 37 Removing front wheel, 118 Bulb defect, 31 Size change, 117 Coolant temperature, 30 Technical data, 165 Display, 24...
  • Page 196 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 197 If the engine should for example be operated with 91 RON in countries with lower fuel quality, the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)

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