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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad Rider's manual R nineT Pure...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
  • Page 3 Documentation confirming per- formance of maintenance work is a precondition for generous han- We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle dling of out-of-warranty claims and goodwill warranty treatment. and welcome you to the family of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 3 Displays ....23 Rider and passenger Indicator and warning seats ......53 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 ....129 Rear-wheel stand ... 92 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 151 Care of paintwork ..130 Engine oil .
  • Page 6 13 Appendix ... . . 173 Certificate for electronic immobilizer ....174 14 Index ....176...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Quick & easy reference ....6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ......7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Quick & Easy Reference

    Optional equipment. NOTICE Special informa- overview of your motorcycle. BMW Motorrad optional tion on operating and in- equipment is already Abbreviations and specting your motorcycle as well...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    The vehicle-specific in these Operating Instructions. selected optional accessories data may vary, for instance due In addition, BMW Motorrad can- (OA). This explains why the to the selected optional equip- not guarantee the total absence manual may also contain ment, national-market version or of errors.

  • Page 10: Certificates And Operating Permits

    In accordance with applicable optional accessories and gen- systems. Control units also make data privacy laws, vehicle users eral BMW Motorrad informa- comfort and infotainment func- have certain rights over the ve- tion related to the technology tions possible.
  • Page 11 The vehicle owner can have a This information generally doc- Operating data in the vehicle BMW Motorrad retailer or other uments the condition of a com- qualified service partner or spe- Control units process data so ponent, module, system or the that the vehicle can run.
  • Page 12 The information can be read out reset by a BMW Motorrad retailer vation of dynamic driving sys- by a BMW Motorrad retailer or or other qualified service partner...
  • Page 13 services. The data transmitted It is possible to introduce data used. The range of possible into the vehicle entertainment depends on the selected settings settings depends on the and communication system via a when using the services. particular app and the operating smartphone, for instance.
  • Page 14 Vehicle manufacturer ser- the case for legally prescribed vices functions. In the case of the vehicle manu- Services of other providers facturer's online services, the par- When using the online services ticular functions are described at of other providers, these services the appropriate location, such as are subject to the responsibil- in the Operating Instructions or...

  • Page 15: Overviews

    Overviews Overall view, left side ....15 Overall view, right side ....17 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 17: Overall View, Left Side

    Overall view, left side Connector for rotational- speed sensor (optional ac- Clutch system cessory) Checking clutch function 100). Fuel filler opening Fuel grade ( 78). Correct loading ( 70). Securing luggage on mo- torcycle ( 121). Adjusting screw Adjusting damping at rear wheel ( 62).

  • Page 19: Overall View, Right Side

    Overall view, right side Topping up the engine oil 94). Checking the front brake fluid level ( 98). Vehicle identification num- Checking the rear brake fluid level ( 99). Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel ( 61). Removing rider's seat 53).

  • Page 20: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Operating Instructions Quick & easy reference Jump-start terminal 112) Fuse box Replacing fuses ( 116). Payload table Onboard vehicle toolkit Diagnostic socket Loosening the diagnostic socket ( 117).

  • Page 21: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Hazard warning flasher Switching off ABS ( 51). Switching off ASC ( 52). Turn signals ( Horn Rocker button MENU Multifunction display Select displays. ( Reset trip recorder. Call up SETUP. (...

  • Page 22: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated grips Operating heated grips 53). Emergency-off switch Starter button Starting engine ( 72).

  • Page 23: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Photosensor for brightness control in the multifunction display with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA LED ( Multifunction display Selecting display ( 44).

  • Page 25: Displays

    Displays Indicator and warning lights ..24 Multifunction display ....25 Indicator lights ..... . 26 Service display .

  • Page 26: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights High-beam headlight indi- cator light Operating high beams and headlight flasher ( 41). General warning light Display in conjunction with warning symbols in multi- function display ( Neutral indicator light ASC indicator and warning light ( Turn signal indicator light Operating turn signals 42).

  • Page 27: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Value On-board computer Selecting display ( 44). Unit Warning symbol Shown in conjunction with general warning light...

  • Page 28: Indicator Lights

    Indicator lights The general warning light lights up or flashes depending on the Display urgency of the warning. Warnings are displayed by the corresponding warning lights. If several warnings are present, all corresponding warning lights and warning symbols are displayed. You will find an overview of the potential warnings on the follow- ing pages.
  • Page 29 Overview of warning indicators Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights Key symbol is dis- Electronic immobilizer is active ( General warning light lights up. played. General warning Temperature sym- Coolant temperature too high ( bol is displayed. light flashes. General warning Engine symbol Engine in emergency operation mode...
  • Page 30 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights ABS indicator and ABS switched off ( warning light lights ABS indicator and ABS error ( warning light lights ASC indicator ASC intervention ( and warning light flashes quickly. ASC indicator ASC self-diagnosis not completed and warning light flashes slowly.
  • Page 31 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning Symbols for fuel re- Fuel down to reserve volume ( light lights up. serve and distance recorder TRIP R are displayed. General warning Symbol for service Service appointment has passed ( light lights up.
  • Page 32 Possible cause: rized BMW Motorrad retailer. quickly as possible by a spe- The engine control unit has di- cialist workshop, preferably an Coolant temperature too agnosed a fault.
  • Page 33 WARNING The engine control unit has di- cialist workshop, preferably an agnosed a fault, which can lead Failure of vehicle systems authorized BMW Motorrad re- to a severe secondary fault. The Accident hazard tailer. engine is in emergency operation Do not continue riding.
  • Page 34 ABS self-diagnosis not ABS switched off WARNING completed ABS indicator and warning light lights up. Overlooking the vehicle in ABS indicator and warning traffic due to a defective light light flashes. Possible cause: source on the vehicle Possible cause: The ABS system has been Safety risk switched off by the rider.
  • Page 35 BMW Motorrad re- Possible cause: ASC error tailer. ASC indicator and warning ASC self-diagnosis not light lights up. ASC intervention completed Possible cause: ASC indicator and warning To check wheel speed sen- light flashes quickly. The ASC control unit has de-...
  • Page 36 (on Do not drive to the extent that BMW Motorrad retailer. the consumption) and on the fuel the fuel tank is completely quantity that was still available empty.

  • Page 37: Service Display

    Possible cause: Service display At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity. Fuel reserve Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx. 3.5 l) Fuel grade ( 78). If service is due within 700 mi, Service appointment has the symbol for service 3 and If service is due within a month, the remaining distance 2 will be passed...

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 38 Emergency-off switch ....40 Lights ....... 40 Hazard warning flasher .

  • Page 40: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Steering and ignition Switching on ignition lock Ignition keys You are provided with 2 ignition keys and one key for removing the passenger seat ( 54). Should you lose your keys, refer to the notes regarding the elec- tronic immobilizer (EWS) ( 39).
  • Page 41 Light switched off. NOTICE only through an authorized Steering lock is not locked. BMW Motorrad retailer. The A further key attached to the Ignition key can now be re- keys are part of an integrated same ring as the ignition key moved.

  • Page 42: Emergency-Off Switch

    Emergency-off switch NOTICE The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary. The low-beam headlights auto- matically come on as soon as you start the engine. Engine switched off Operating position Emergency-off switch NOTICE...
  • Page 43 High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Immediately after switching off Immediately after turning off the ignition, push button 1 to the ignition, pull switch 1 back left and hold it until the parking and hold until the headlight Press switch 1 toward front to lamps come on.

  • Page 44: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Hazard warning flasher Ignition can be switched off. Press button 1 to switch off the turn signal. To switch off the hazard warn- Operating hazard warning ing flasher, switch on the igni- flasher Comfort turn signals tion and press button 1 once again.
  • Page 45 Speed is above 60 mph (100 km/h): after turn signal flashes five times. When button 1 is pressed and held slightly longer to the right or left, the turn signals will only turn off automatically after reaching the distance depending on the speed.

  • Page 46: Display

    Display Selecting display Requirement The vehicle is at a standstill. Switching on ignition ( 38). The on-board computer is dis- played. Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until desired value is dis- played. Possible displays: Total mileage: ODO Trip distance 1: TRIP 1 Trip distance 2: TRIP 2 Automatic trip distance: TRIP A, is automatically reset if...
  • Page 47 Clock: CLOCK Call up the settings menu: SETUP ENTER...
  • Page 48 Resetting the trip recorder Switching on ignition ( 38). Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until the trip recorder to be reset 2 is displayed. Press and hold button 1 until trip recorder 2 is reset.

  • Page 49: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Turn signals are illuminated the DWA alarm, an alarm tone once. sounds and the turn indicators Confirmation tone sounds once flash. The type of alarm tone can (if programmed). be set by a BMW Motorrad part- DWA is now switched off. ner.

  • Page 50: Clock

    Setting DWA Clock Switching on ignition ( 38). Set clock WARNING Adjusting the clock while rid- Accident hazard Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary. Briefly press button 2 to change the adjusted value. Switching on ignition ( 38).

  • Page 51: Date

    Press and hold button 1 to Briefly press button 1 to incre- open SETUP. ment minutes. Repeatedly short-press but- Briefly press button 2 to decre- ton 1 until SET CLOCK is dis- ment minutes. played. The minutes are set. Press and hold button 2 until minutes no longer flash.

  • Page 52: Adjusting Brightness

    Adjusting brightness Press and hold button 2 until SET YEAR is displayed. Adjusting display brightness Switching on ignition ( 38). Press and hold button 2 until day 4 flashes. Briefly press button 1 to incre- Briefly press button 1 to incre- ment day.

  • Page 53: Antilock Braking System

    Release button 1 within two NOTICE seconds. ABS indicator and warning The ABS function can also be light remains illuminated. deactivated while driving. ABS is switched off. Switching on ABS Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until the desired value for display brightness 3 is set.

  • Page 54: Automatic Stability Control

    Switching on ASC ABS indicator and warning light goes out; if self-diag- nosis has not been completed, the light begins to flash. As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and then on again. If the ABS warning light lights up after switch- Press and hold button 1 until ing the ignition off and on and...

  • Page 55: Heated Grips

    As an alternative, the ignition The handlebar grips can be NOTICE can also be switched off and heated at two different levels. then on again. 100 % heating output The increase in power consumption caused by the If the ASC indicator and heated grips can drain the warning light lights up Approx.
  • Page 56 Installing rider's seat Removing passenger seat Pull locking mechanism 1 up- wards. Insert rider's seat 1 in the Remove the screw 1 with the Pull rider's seat 2 toward rear tabs (arrows). motorcycle seat key 2. and remove. Press down firmly on rear re- Pull grab strap 3 in direction of gion of rider's seat 1.
  • Page 57 Installing passenger seat Insert passenger seat 2 in rear frame; make sure that lug 5 of passenger seat is seated in rear frame. Hand-tighten the screw 3 with the motorcycle seat key 4. Pull grab strap 1 over passen- ger seat.

  • Page 59: Setting

    Setting Mirrors ......58 Headlight ......58 Clutch .

  • Page 60: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over screw connection. Adjusting mirrors Headlight Headlight adjustment, right-hand/left-hand traffic This motorcycle's headlight fea- tures a symmetrical low beam. No special measures are required Slide protective cap up over prior to operating the motorcycle screw connection on mirror in a country where traffic travels Move mirrors into desired posi-...

  • Page 61: Clutch

    To position 5: largest distance an authorized BMW Motorrad between handlebar grip and retailer. clutch lever Clutch Adjusting clutch lever...

  • Page 62: Brakes

    tween the handlebar grip and with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Classic the clutch lever. Brakes with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Storm Adjusting brake lever with Option 719 milled part WARNING package, Club Sport Modified position of the brake fluid reservoir Turn the adjustment screw 1 Air in the brake system into the desired position by...

  • Page 63: Spring Preload

    tween the handlebar grip and with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Classic the handbrake lever. Spring preload with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Storm Setting It is essential to set the spring with Option 719 milled part preload at the rear wheel to suit package, Club Sport the load carried by the motor- cycle.

  • Page 64: Damping

    Adjust damping to changed Use on-board toolkit to adjust spring preload. damping via adjusting screw 1. Adjusting damping at rear wheel ( 62). Damping Setting Damping must be adjusted to the road condition and the spring preload. CAUTION A rough road requires softer damping than a smooth road.

  • Page 65: Adjustable Footrest System

    Recommendation on Recommendation on Recommendation on chassis and suspension chassis and suspension chassis and suspension adjustment for one-up opera- adjustment for operation with adjustment for two-up mode tion extra load with lowered Turn adjusting screw clock- Turn adjusting screw clock- 28 mm to start of thread wise up to the stop, then turn wise up to the stop, then turn...
  • Page 66 Adjusting the rotor WARNING Greater inclinations can lead ground contact of hard com- ponents when cornering. Accident hazard Do not use the footrest as an indicator for critical The foot distance and a higher Install the rotor 1 in the de- inclinations.
  • Page 67 The footrest can only fold up- ward and slightly backward. Adjusting the footrest joint The footrest joint is set in the same way on the left and right. Remove screw 1. When ultimately installed on the rotor 2, the opening arrow Pull the footrest joint 2 from of the footrest joint 1 must the rotor 3.
  • Page 68 Adjusting the footbrake lever foot piece Attach the spring 1 to the eye Install bolt 1 with flattened on the footrest joint 3. head 2 flush to the footrest joint and footrest body 3. Fold the footrest body 2 up- The distance between the ward in the footrest joint 3.
  • Page 69 Adjusting gearshift lever foot piece Clean the thread. Clean the thread. Turn the foot piece 1 to the Turn the foot piece 1 to the desired position. desired position. The distance between the Install the new screw 2. Install the new screw 2. feet and the height of the foot piece 1 can be adjusted by Foot piece on footbrake...

  • Page 71: Riding

    Riding Safety information ....70 Checklist ......72 Start .

  • Page 72: Safety Information

    Incorrect settings of spring- of the year. Your authorized struts Observe maximum payload of BMW Motorrad retailer will be Unevenly distributed load the tank bag. happy to advise you and has Loose clothing the correct clothing for every...
  • Page 73 Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Danger of overheating Exhaust gas contains carbon There is a danger of overheating ATTENTION monoxide, which is colorless and and damage if misfiring causes odorless but highly toxic. unburned fuel to enter the cat- Engine idling for a lengthy alytic converter.

  • Page 74: Checklist

    Checklist the transmission in neutral and Checking the front brake pad thickness ( 95). then a gear is engaged before Observe checklist retracting the side stand. Checking rear brake pad thick- Use the following checklist to ness ( 96). For cold start and low tempera- check your motorcycle at regu- Checking the front brake fluid tures:...
  • Page 75 The general warning light 2 changes from lighting up to The self-diagnosis routine checks flashing. whether the BMW Motorrad In- The needle 4 for the speedome- tegral ABS is ready for opera- ter moves to maximum speed. tion. The self-diagnosis routine...
  • Page 76 ABS self-diagnosis not Check on system components The self-diagnosis routine checks completed monitored by diagnostic sys- whether the BMW Motorrad ASC tem while motorcycle is parked. ABS is not available, as the is ready for operation. The self- ABS indicator and warning...

  • Page 77: Break-In

    ASC self-diagnosis cialist workshop, preferably an Break-in speeds completed authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. The ASC indicator and warning light goes out. 0 to 1000 km Break-in max 31 mph (max 50 km/h) Check the display of all indica- Engine (1st gear) tor and warning lights.

  • Page 78: Brakes

    Brakes Tires Mileage until first New tires have a smooth sur- running-in check How do you achieve face. They must be roughened the shortest braking by riding in a restrained manner 311...746 miles distance? at varying lean angles until the (500...1200 km) The dynamic load distribution be- tires are run in.
  • Page 79 When driving on soiled roads Reduced of braking action, de- Locking up of the front wheel or offroad. struction of the brakes caused by is prevented by BMW Motorrad overheating ABS. WARNING Use both front and rear brakes, WARNING...

  • Page 80: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Fold out side stand and park ATTENTION motorcycle. motorcycle If the slope of the road permits, Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel Side stand turn the handlebars to the left. Damage to the engine and fuel Switch off engine. On slopes point the motorcycle supply uphill and engage 1st gear.
  • Page 81 Refueling procedure Damage to surfaces (become unattractive or cloudy) WARNING Immediately clean plastic sur- faces after contact with fuel. Fuel is highly flammable Park motorcycle. Ensure that Fire and explosion hazard the ground is firm and level. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank.

  • Page 82: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Securing motorcycle with the assistance of a second NOTICE person. for transportation The "usable fuel quantity" spec- Push motorcycle onto transport Protect against scratching all ified in the technical data is the surface, and do not place on components where tensioning fuel quantity, which can be re- side stand.
  • Page 83 Tension straps downward. Secure and tighten the ten- sioning straps at the rear on the frame for the rear footrests on both sides. Tighten all tensioning straps evenly. The vehicle is pulled down against its springs with the suspension compressed strongly.

  • Page 85: Detail

    Technology in detail General notes ..... . . 84 Antilock Braking System (ABS) ..84 Automatic Stability Control (ASC) .

  • Page 86: General Notes

    During extremely heavy and rapid System (ABS) decelerations it is possible that surface condition. the BMW Motorrad ABS can- How does ABS work? What happens when not prevent the rear wheel from The maximum braking force that rough roads are lifting off the ground.
  • Page 87 To ensure that the limitations. Riding on rear wheel (wheelie) BMW Motorrad ABS is in a for a longer period The system is not optimized for properly maintained condition, Rear wheel spinning when sta-...

  • Page 88: (Asc)

    Control (ASC) The potentially shorter stopping period of time it will switch off distances which BMW Motorrad How does ASC work? the ASC functionality as safety ABS permits must not be used precaution and a display will alert BMW Motorrad ASC compares as an excuse for careless riding.
  • Page 89 ASC is reactivated by turning BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to the ignition off and on and then intervene effectively under these riding at a speed above 3 mph conditions. (5 km/h). Slippery road If the front wheel loses contact with the ground under extreme On very loose surfaces (e.g.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Maintenance General notes ..... . . 90 Fuses ......116 Onboard vehicle toolkit .

  • Page 92: General Notes

    Further information about main- Adjusting mirror arm tenance and repair tasks can be 58). obtained on DVD through your Reversible screwdriver in- authorized BMW Motorrad re- sert tailer. with Phillips and straight blade Special tools and thorough spe- Adjusting damping at...

  • Page 93: Tool For Spring Strut Adjustment

    BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Loosen clamping bolts 1. ommends the BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand. Push the two mounts 2 out- Installing rear-wheel stand...

  • Page 94: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Lifting-off of the auxiliary Tighten clamping bolts 1. stand if the motorcycle is available through your autho- raised too high rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Component damage cause by tipping over When raising the motorcycle, make sure that the auxiliary stand remains in touch with the ground.

  • Page 95: Engine Oil

    Apply the lock washer from the grip of stand back so that both left; to do so, press the unlock stand rollers rest on ground. button. Then press the grip down to the ground. Engine oil Checking engine oil level ATTENTION Set desired height of rear- Misinterpretation of the oil...
  • Page 96 Wait five minutes to allow oil to NOTICE drain into the oil pan. BMW Motorrad recommends oc- casionally checking the motor oil after a journey of at least 50 km in order to reduce the environ- mental impact. Topping up the engine oil Park motorcycle.

  • Page 97: Brake System

    0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) (Dif- Have the brakes checked by a ference between MIN and specialist workshop, preferably MAX) an authorized BMW Motorrad Checking engine oil level dealer. 93). Install the cap 3.
  • Page 98 The wear marks (grooves) the ground is firm and level. must be clearly visible.) Check the wear marks. If the wear marks are no longer clearly visible: Have brake pads renewed at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 99 3 rings visible: at least 75% Have brake pads renewed at a brake pad thickness specialist workshop, preferably 2 rings visible: at least 50% an authorized BMW Motorrad brake pad thickness retailer. 1 ring visible: at least 25% brake pad thickness...
  • Page 100 Make sure ground is level and If the brake fluid level falls below pad wear. firm and hold motorcycle verti- the approved level: cally. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 101 (Brake fluid reservoir horizon- cally. tal) If the brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 102: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a firmly. specialist workshop, preferably Wheel rims and tires Park motorcycle. Ensure that an authorized BMW Motorrad the ground is firm and level. Checking wheel rims retailer. Check tire pressure against Park motorcycle. Ensure that Tires data below.

  • Page 103: Wheels

    Risk of accident due to poorer motorcycle to different wheels, rideability please contact a specialist If necessary, replace the tyres workshop, preferably a before the legally specified BMW Motorrad retailer. In some minimum tread depth is cases, the data stored in the reached.
  • Page 104 Loosen the left-hand brake the new wheel sizes. caliper 2. Removing front wheel Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad recommends you use the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand. Installing rear-wheel stand Remove screw 1.
  • Page 105 Carefully pull the brake calipers back and outward to remove them from brake discs. Push the brake pads 1 apart Pull out the quick-release slightly by turning the brake axle 3 while supporting the caliper 2 against the brake front wheel. disc 3.
  • Page 106 Remove the spacer bushing 4 cialized workshop, preferably Accident hazard from the wheel hub. an authorized BMW Motorrad Observe running direction ar- retailer. rows on tire or rim. Installing the front wheel Roll the front wheel into the WARNING front suspension.
  • Page 107 Lift the front wheel and install Tighten the clamping bolts 1 the quick-release axle 3. on left and right to the appro- priate torque. Remove front wheel stand and firmly compress front forks. Do not actuate handbrake lever at the same time. Installing front-wheel stand 91).
  • Page 108 Position brake caliper 2 on Position brake caliper 2 on left Position wheel speed sensor 2. right and install screws 1. and install screws 1. Install screw 1. Brake caliper on tele- Brake caliper on tele- Wheel speed sensor on scopic forks scopic forks fork...
  • Page 109 Clean wheel centering and Removing rear wheel objects near the component contact surfaces. Raise motorcycle, preferably Component damage with a BMW Motorrad rear- ATTENTION Do not scratch components, if wheel stand. necessary tape off or cover. Using hard or sharp-edged...

  • Page 110: Headlight

    Installing reflector Mount rear wheel from left rear Park motorcycle. Ensure that and position on wheel carrier. the ground is firm and level. Position reflector 1 under the tab 2 and swing down. Install screws 1. Loosen screw 1 with several Center reflector 1.

  • Page 111: Light Sources

    Light sources Replacing low and high- beam bulbs in headlight Switching off ignition ( 39). Park motorcycle. Ensure that the ground is firm and level. Removing reflector ( 108). Press wire spring clip 1 down WARNING and swing out of the locking to the side, then fold wire spring Bent clamp due to appli- clip up.
  • Page 112 Connect connectors 2 for low- beam and high-beam headlight. Install the reflector. Replacing the bulbs for parking lights Switching off ignition ( 39). Park motorcycle. Ensure that the ground is firm and level. Removing reflector ( 108). Insert bulbs 1 into the light Pull bulb 1 out of socket 2.
  • Page 113 Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs Switching off ignition ( 39). Park motorcycle. Ensure that the ground is firm and level. Insert bulb 1 for parking light Pull turn indicator glass on into socket 2. screw connection side out of light housing.

  • Page 114: Jump-Starting

    In this case: Contact a specialist workshop, RY10W / 12 V / 10 W preferably an authorized Bulbs for flashing turn BMW Motorrad retailer. indicators, rear Jump-starting RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Insert the turn indicator glass To prevent contaminants from...
  • Page 115 Do not jump-start the motor- Removing passenger seat cycle using the power socket, 54). only via the battery terminal. Removing rider's seat ( 53). ATTENTION Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and mo- torcycle Danger of short circuit Begin by connecting one end Use jump leads fitted with fully of the red jumper cable to the insulated crocodile clips at both...

  • Page 116: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- NOTICE tery. low is important in order to maxi- mize battery life: BMW Motorrad has developed a NOTICE Keep the surface of the battery trickle-charger specially designed clean and dry. for compatibility with the elec- To start the engine, do not use Do not open the battery.
  • Page 117 Disconnect the battery be- The correct charger is avail- disconnected from the vehicle. fore charging on the battery able through your authorized terminals. BMW Motorrad retailer. ATTENTION Charge a disconnected battery Disconnect any devices con- directly on the terminals. A fully discharged battery nected to the socket.

  • Page 118: Fuses

    Contact a specialist workshop, assignment diagram. preferably an authorized Fuse assignment ( 117) BMW Motorrad retailer, if the Install cap 3 again. Make sure battery is faulty. that the lock 4 engages. Fuses Slide fuse box into bracket 2 until hook 1 engages.

  • Page 119: Diagnostic Socket

    Diagnostic socket Fuse assignment Loosening the diagnostic socket CAUTION Incorrect procedure followed when disconnecting the data link connector for the On- Board Diagnostics. Press locking mechanisms 1. Motorcycle experiences malfunc- Loosen the diagnostic socket 2 Fuse 1 tions from the bracket 3. Only have the data link con- The interface for the diagnos- nector disconnected by a spe-...
  • Page 120 Insert the diagnostic socket 2 into the bracket 3. The locks 1 engage. Installing rider's seat ( 54). Installing passenger seat 55).

  • Page 121: Accessories

    Accessories General notes ..... . 120 Sockets ......120 Luggage .

  • Page 122: General Notes

    Safety risk liable for unapproved parts and conditions: accessory products of any kind. BMW Motorrad cannot exam- In order to retain the starting ine or test each product of out- Comply with legal requirements capability of the motorcycle if side origin to ensure that it can for any modifications.

  • Page 123: Luggage

    Detailed information can be Luggage luggage systems and their at- obtained from your authorized tachment is available from your Securing luggage on BMW Motorrad retailer or online authorized BMW Motorrad re- motorcycle at www.bmw-motorrad.com. tailer. Please observe the general infor-...
  • Page 124 Removing rider's seat ( 53). Remove screws 1 and take off ATTENTION passenger frame 2 backwards. Remove screws 1 and take off left footrest system 2. Pinching of components with carrier for silencer Component damage Do not pinch components, e.g. brake lines or wiring harnesses.
  • Page 125 with carrier for silencer Position bracket 1 for silencer Position footrest system 1 at on rear frame 2. rear frame 2 on left and install Align silencer 1 on bracket 2, screws 3. Install screws 3 and 4 loosely. position washer 3 and install Tighten screws 3.
  • Page 126 Loading correctly without Load on the luggage passenger frame frame max 18 lbs (max 8 kg) Installing passenger frame ATTENTION Hard or sharp-edged compo- Remove screws 1 and take off nents left footrest system 2. Scratching or damage to the paint with carrier for silencer WARNING...
  • Page 127 Remove the screws 1 and 2. Install screw 1 and lock ATTENTION washer 2 loosely. Take off bracket 3 for silencer. Install screws 3. Pinching of components Component damage Passenger frame on rear Do not pinch components, frame e.g. brake lines or wiring 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) harnesses.

  • Page 128: Optional Accessories

    Installing rider's seat ( 54). You can find all optional acces- Installing passenger seat sories from BMW Motorrad on 55). our Internet site: "www.bmw- Remove the rear-wheel stand. motorrad.com".

  • Page 129: Care

    Care Care products ..... 128 Washing your motorcycle ..128 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 130: Care Products

    To remove road salt, clean the line cleaning agents products available at your au- motorcycle with cold water im- Damage to motorcycle parts thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mediately after completion of ev- Observe the dilution ratio on BMW Motorrad Care Products ery trip.

  • Page 131: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    BMW Motorrad Care Products Clean trim panel components age to labels, to seals, to hy- motorcycle cleaner. This is with water and BMW Motorrad draulic brake system, to the elec- required in particular for removing cleaning agent. trical system and the seat road salt.

  • Page 132: Care Of Paintwork

    Storing the motorcycle BMW Motorrad recommends us- ing a cleaning agent and then ATTENTION Completely fill the motorcycle's applying a BMW Motorrad high fuel tank. Use of silicone sprays for gloss polish to preserve the paint. Clean motorcycle. care of rubber seals Contamination on the paint fin- Remove battery.

  • Page 133: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 132 Performance data ....147 Screw connections ....133 Fuel.

  • Page 134: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended and gear is engaged. Fold in side stand. Gear is engaged and clutch is not operated. Shift transmission to neutral or disengage clutch. Fuel tank is empty. Fuel grade ( 78).

  • Page 135: Screw Connections

    Screw connections Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 40 x 1.25 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping bolt in axle adapter M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Screw on quick-release axle M20 x 1.5...
  • Page 136 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (lock nut) on adapter M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Adapter to clamping block 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Frame Value Valid Footrest system on rear frame M8 x 25 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Passenger frame on rear frame M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
  • Page 137 Exhaust system Value Valid Bracket for silencer on rear frame M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) with car- rier for si- M8 x 25 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) lencer Silencer on bracket M8 x 40 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) with car- rier for si- lencer...

  • Page 138: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel quality Premium plus unleaded (max. 5 % ethanol, E5) 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 93 AKI Alternative fuel quality Premium unleaded (max. 15 % ethanol, E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) Fuel tank capacity Approx. 4.5 gal (Approx. 17.0 l) Fuel reserve Approx.

  • Page 139: Engine Oil

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ/JASO MA2, Additives (for instance, molybdenum-based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coat- ings on engine components, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l), Difference between...

  • Page 140: Engine

    Engine Engine number location On crankcase at lower right, below starter motor Engine type 12 2E J Engine design Air-/oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke opposed- twin engine with double overhead camshaft and a counterbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm)

  • Page 141: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed manual transmission with inte- grated torsional vibration damper, claw shift 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...

  • Page 142: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Type of final drive Cardan shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear-wheel guide Cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.910 (32/11 teeth) Rear axle differential oil SAE 70W-80 / hypoid axle G3...

  • Page 143: Chassis

    4.1 in (105 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear-wheel guide Cast aluminum single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Design of rear-wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload Spring travel on the rear wheel 4.7 in (120 mm)
  • Page 144 Recommendation on chassis and suspension ad- 21 mm to start of thread, Spring preload justment for operation with extra load Turn adjusting screw clockwise up to the stop, then turn back by 1.25 turns, Damping with lowered 21 mm to start of thread, Spring preload Turn adjusting screw clockwise up to the stop, then turn back by 1.25 turns, Damping Recommendation on chassis and suspension ad-...

  • Page 145: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front wheel brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs Front brake pad material Sintered metal Front brake disc thickness min 0.16 in (min 4 mm), Wear limit Rear wheel Type of rear wheel brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston...

  • Page 146: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Speed category of front/rear tires V, minimum requirement: 149 mph (240 km/h) Front wheel Front wheel design Aluminum cast wheel with spoke wheels Spoked wheel Front-wheel rim size 3.5" x 17" Front tire designation 120/70 ZR 17 Load index for front tire At least 58 Permitted front wheel imbalance...

  • Page 147: Electrical System

    Tire pressures Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up and two-up mode with load; with cold tires Rear tire pressure 39.2 psi (2.7 bar), One-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Two-up mode with load, with cold tires Electrical system Fuses Fuse 1...

  • Page 148: Dimensions

    Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS Light sources Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 60/55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W 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...

  • Page 149: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 70.3 in (1785 mm), measured without rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with lowered 68.9 in (1750 mm), measured without rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight Weights Unloaded vehicle weight 483 lbs (219 kg), DIN unloaded vehicle weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Gross vehicle weight 948 lbs (430 kg)

  • Page 151: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 150 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 151 BMW Motorrad Service History ..151 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services .

  • Page 152: Defects

    NHTSA may order the manufac- turer to perform a recall and remedy campaign. However, the NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC.

  • Page 153: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Maintenance work that has been motorcycle in over 100 countries dition BMW Motorrad urges you performed is recorded in the di- around the globe. Authorized to observe the recommended...

  • Page 154: Bmw Motorrad Mobility

    Objection additional information on available been performed and enters the mobility services. date for the next service. At the BMW Motorrad retailer For riders with high annual or specialist workshop, the ve- Maintenance work mileage, it may be necessary hicle owner can object to the...
  • Page 155 The required scope of mainte- nance work for your vehicle can be found in the following mainte- nance schedule.

  • Page 157: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule for the first time after one year, then every two years BMW Running-in check or 24000 miles (whichever (including oil change) comes first) BMW standard scope of every six years or every service 24000 miles (whichever Engine oil change with fil- comes first) at first after one year, then Oil change in the rear...

  • Page 158: Maintenance Confirmations

    Checking the lighting and signal system Functional check for engine starting suppression Final inspection and road safety check Set the service date and remaining distance using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system Checking charging state of battery Confirm the BMW service in the vehicle literature...
  • Page 159 BMW pre-delivery BMW Running-in check Check performed performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 160 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 161 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 162 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 163 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 164 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 165 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 166 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 167 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 168 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 169 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 170 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...
  • Page 171 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Changing gear oil latest Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element or, if reached earlier Replacing alternator drive belt at km Adjusting engine synchronization...

  • Page 172: Service Confirmations

    Service confirmations The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work, as well as installed optional acces- sories and special campaigns performed. Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 173 Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 175 Appendix Certificate for electronic immobi- lizer ....... . 174...
  • Page 176 FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 177 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.
  • Page 178 Safety information, 76 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery Technical data, 143 Charging a disconnected Wear indicator, 97 Indicator and warning light, 32 battery, 115 Break-in, 75 Operating, 51 Maintenance instructions, 114 Self-diagnosis, 73 Position on motorcycle, 18 Technology in detail, 84 Care Recharging connected Chrome, 129...
  • Page 179 Engine Fuel reserve Damping Display distance covered: Indicator light for engine Adjusting, 62 TRIP R, 44 electronics, 30 Date Indicator light, 34 Severe fault, 31 Adjusting, 49 Fuses Starting, 72 Diagnostic socket Fuse assignment, 117 Technical data, 138 Fasten, 117 Replacing, 116 Engine oil Loosen, 117...
  • Page 180 Luggage Ignition Jump-starting, 112 Lashing, 121 Switching off, 39 Switching on, 38 Keys, 38 Maintenance Immobilizer General notes, 90 Indicator light, 30 Maintenance schedule, 155 Spare key, 39 Light sources Maintenance confirmations, 156 Indicator lights, 21 High-beam headlight, 109 Maintenance intervals, 152 ABS, 32 Indicator light for faulty bulb, 31 Mirrors...
  • Page 181 Notice concerning current Passenger frame Safety information status, 7 Installing, 124 On braking, 76 Removing, 121 On riding, 70 Passenger seat Screw connections, 133 Odometer Installing, 53 Seat Display: ODO, 44 Motorcycle seat key, 38 Lock, 17 Onboard vehicle toolkit Service, 151 Removing, 53 Position on motorcycle, 18...
  • Page 182 Start, 72 Transmission, 139 Vehicle identification number Operating element, 20 Weights, 147 Position on motorcycle, 17 Steering lock, 38 Wheels and tires, 144 Switching off, 78 Tire pressures Sign, 15 Warning lights, 21 Tires Weights Tachometer, 21 Break-in, 76 Technical data, 147 Technical data Checking tire pressure, 100 Wheels...
  • Page 184 80788 Munich, Germany quently when servicing your Reprints and duplication of this vehicle. work, in whole or part, are pro- For more information visit: hibited without the express writ- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ ten approval of BMW Motorrad, passenger-vehicle Aftersales.
  • Page 185 Important data for refueling: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Premium plus unleaded (max. 5 % ethanol, E5) 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 93 AKI Alternative fuel quality Premium unleaded (max. 15 % ethanol, E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) Fuel tank capacity Approx. 4.5 gal (Approx. 17.0 l) Fuel reserve Approx.

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