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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad Rider's manual R nineT...
  • 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 Automatic Stability Control 3 Displays ....23 Indicator and warning (ASC) ..... . . 54 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 ....135 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 157 Engine oil ....95 Paint care .
  • Page 6 13 Appendix ... . . 179 Certificate for electronic immobilizer ....180 14 Index ....182...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Abbreviations and Overview as maintenance and adjustment procedures. symbols This Rider's Manual has been Indicates the end of an designed to provide quick and ef- CAUTION Hazard with item of information. ficient orientation. The quickest low risk. Failure to avoid way for you to find information this hazard can result in minor or Instruction.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Anti-theft alarm. here, you can find these features vehicle or from your authorized described in a separate manual. BMW Motorrad retailer or other Anti-Lock Brake System. qualified service partner or spe- cialist workshop. The information on the vehicle documents always...

  • Page 10: Notice Concerning Current Status

    Operating Instructions. Certificates and such as in the form of a separate In addition, BMW Motorrad can- booklet. operating permits not guarantee the total absence of errors. We hope you will ap-...
  • Page 11 Qualified service partners The vehicle owner can have a Specialist workshops Operating data in the vehicle BMW Motorrad retailer or other Service providers qualified service partner or spe- Control units process data so Vehicle users may request in- that the vehicle can run.
  • Page 12 The information can be read out vation of dynamic driving sys- porary. The data is not stored by a BMW Motorrad retailer or tems beyond the period in which the other qualified service partner or Information about events caus- vehicle is operating.
  • Page 13 Multimedia data, such as music recorder in the vehicle can be to the vehicle, such as smart- for playback reset by a BMW Motorrad retailer phones, are controlled using the Address book data for use in or other qualified service partner vehicle's operating elements.
  • Page 14 used. The range of possible Vehicle manufacturer ser- the case for legally prescribed settings depends on the vices functions. particular app and the operating In the case of the vehicle manu- Services of other providers system of the mobile end device. facturer's online services, the par- When using the online services ticular functions are described at...

  • Page 15: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....15 General view, right side ... . . 17 Underneath the seat ....18 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 17: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting damping on front wheel ( Checking clutch function 102) Refueling ( Removing passenger seat frame ( 125) Adjusting damping on rear wheel ( Sockets ( 124) Check engine oil level Type plate (left on the steering-head bearing)

  • Page 19: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Checking front brake fluid level ( 100) Topping up engine oil Vehicle identification num- ber (front right, at the bot- tom of the rear frame) Checking rear brake fluid level ( 101) Adjusting spring preload Remove passenger seat...

  • Page 20: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Operating Instructions Jump-start terminal 116) Fuse box Replace fuses ( 119). Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Onboard vehicle toolkit Diagnostic socket Removing the diagnostic connector ( 120).

  • Page 21: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High beam and headlight flasher ( Hazard warning lights sys- tem ( Deactivate ABS ( 53). Deactivating ASC ( 54). Turn indicators ( Horn Rocker button MENU Multifunction displays Selecting displays ( Resetting the trip odome- ter ( Calling up the SETUP menu (...

  • Page 22: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated grips Operating heated grips 55). Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button Starting engine ( 76).

  • Page 23: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Indicator and warning lights Photodiode for the bright- ness control in the multi- function displays Multifunction displays Tachometer...

  • Page 25: Displays

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

  • Page 26: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights High-beam headlight indi- cator light High beam 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 Displays

    Multifunction displays Onboard computer Selecting displays in the speedometer ( 44). Unit Value Warning symbol Shown in conjunction with general warning light Gear indicator...

  • Page 28: Warning Lights

    Warning lights The general warning light lights up or flashes depending on the Display urgency of the warning. Warnings are displayed with ap- propriate 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 light ABS switched off ( lights up. ABS indicator light ABS error ( lights up. ASC indicator ASC intervention ( and warning light flashes rapidly. 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 ( light lights up. serve and odome- ter TRIP R are dis- played. General warning Symbol for service Service date missed ( light lights up. is displayed.
  • Page 32 Possible cause: rized BMW Motorrad retailer. as quickly as possible by an The engine control unit has di- authorized workshop, preferably Coolant temperature too agnosed a fault.
  • Page 33 Accident hazard The engine control unit has di- cialist workshop, preferably an Do not continue riding. agnosed a fault, which can lead authorized BMW Motorrad re- to a severe secondary fault. The Possible cause: tailer. engine is in the emergency-oper- Alternator or alternator belt is ation mode.
  • Page 34 Replacing low and high-beam as soon as possible at a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an bulbs in headlight ( 112). ABS indicator light lights authorized BMW Motorrad re- Replacing the bulbs for parking tailer. lights ( 113). Possible cause: Replacing front and rear turn...
  • Page 35 DWA is no longer guaran- cialist workshop, preferably an ASC indicator and warning teed when the vehicle battery is authorized BMW Motorrad re- light lights up. disconnected. tailer. Contact a specialist workshop,...
  • Page 36 Fuel reserve quantity after refueling is greater Reserve fuel quantity than the fuel reserve. The fuel quantity in the fuel tank when the low-fuel warning light Fuel down to reserve switches on depends on the driv- Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. ing dynamics.

  • Page 37: Service Display

    Riding time Service display If service is due within 700 miles, the symbol for service 3 and If the riding time lasts longer than If service is due within a month, the remaining kilometer range 2 the symbol for service 3 and the one hour, the unit 1 changes will be displayed and counted from M:S to H:M.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 38 Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ......40 Lights .

  • Page 40: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Steering and ignition Switching on ignition Otherwise the angle of the ground determines whether lock the handlebars are set to the Keys left or right. You are provided with 2 ignition Turn handlebars to full left or keys and one key for removing right lock position.
  • Page 41 Ignition keys are available Light switched off. NOTICE only through an authorized Handlebars 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 On/Off Switch

    Lights Emergency on/off The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the switch (kill switch) Parking light and low- emergency on/off switch. beam headlight The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. NOTICE The parking lights are a strain on the battery.
  • Page 43 High beam and headlight flasher Immediately after switching off Immediately after turning off ignition, push button 1 to left the ignition, pull switch 1 back and hold it until parking lights and hold until the headlight Press switch 1 toward front to come on.

  • Page 44: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers NOTICE The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery. Press button 1 to switch on Press button 1 to left to switch Do not use the hazard warning hazard warning flashers. on left-side turn signals.
  • Page 45 Comfort turn signals 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 displays in the speedometer Requirement The motorcycle is stopped. Switching on ignition ( 38). The onboard computer is dis- played. Briefly press button 1 repeat- edly 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 Engine temperature: ENGTMP Clock: CLOCK Call up menu for settings: SETUP ENTER...
  • Page 48 Selecting displays in the rotational-speed sensor Requirement The motorcycle is stopped. Switching on ignition ( 38). The onboard computer is dis- played. Briefly press button 1 repeat- edly until desired value is dis- played. Possible displays: Date: DATE Average fuel consumption: CONS1 Current fuel consumption: CONS.
  • Page 49 Resetting the trip odometer Switching on ignition ( 38). Repeatedly press button 1 Repeatedly press button 1 briefly until SPEED is displayed. briefly until CONS1 is displayed. Press and hold button 1 until Press and hold button 1 until the average speed 2 is reset. average consumption 2 is re- set.
  • Page 50 Repeatedly press button 1 briefly until RDTIME is dis- played. Press and hold button 1 until driving time 2 is reset.

  • Page 51: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Turn indicators light up once. ing the DWA alarm, an alarm Confirmation tone sounds once tone sounds and the indica- (if programmed). tors flash. The type of alarm DWA is now switched off. sound can be set by an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 52: Clock

    Adjust 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. Press button 2 briefly to change the adjusted value. Switching on ignition ( 38).

  • Page 53: Date

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

  • Page 54: 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 1 to increment ment day.

  • Page 55: Antilock Braking System

    Release button 1 within two NOTICE seconds. ABS indicator light contin- The ABS function can also be ues to be lit up. deactivated while driving. ABS is deactivated. Activating ABS Repeatedly press button 1 briefly until the desired value for display brightness 3 is set. A value from 1…5 (dark …...

  • Page 56: Automatic Stability Control

    ABS indicator light goes ASC indicator and warning NOTICE out, and starts to flash if light continues to be lit up. self-diagnosis has not been com- The ASC function can also be pleted. ASC is deactivated. deactivated while riding. As an alternative, the ignition Switch on ASC can also be turned off and then on again.

  • Page 57: Heated Handlebar Grips

    Operating heated grips ASC indicator and warning light remains off or contin- ues to flash. NOTICE The heated grips option can only ASC activated. be activated when the engine is As an alternative, the ignition running. can also be switched off and then on again.

  • Page 58: Rider And Passenger Seats

    Remove passenger seat If no further changes are made Pull rider's seat 2 toward rear the selected heating level is and remove. adopted as the setting. Installing rider's seat To switch off heated grips, ac- tuate button 1 repeatedly un- til heated grip symbol 2 is no longer shown in the display.
  • Page 59 Install passenger seat Insert passenger seat 2 in rear frame making sure that tab 5 of passenger seat is seated in rear frame. Hand-tighten screw 1 using motorcycle seat key 4. Pull grab strap 1 over passen- ger seat.

  • Page 61: Setting

    Setting Mirrors ......60 Headlight ......60 Clutch .

  • Page 62: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. 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 mirror into desired posi-...

  • Page 63: Clutch

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

  • Page 64: Brakes

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

  • Page 65: Spring Preload

    the handlebar grip and brake with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Classic lever. Spring preload with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Storm Adjustment to front wheel The spring preload on the front with Option 719 milled part wheel must be adapted to the package, Club Sport weight of the rider.
  • Page 66 Adjusting spring preload Poorer handling. Adjustment of spring Adjust damping characteristic at rear wheel preload dependent on to changed spring preload. loading To decrease spring deflection Compressing front wheel (increase spring preload), turn 0.24...0.39 in (6...10 mm) (With adjusting screws 2 with vehicle rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) tools in direction A.

  • Page 67: Damping

    Adjust compression To increase spring preload, turn adjustment wheel 1 in damping on front wheel clockwise direction. To decrease spring preload, turn adjustment wheel 1 in counter-clockwise direction. NOTICE A recommendation on the To increase damping: turn ad- chassis calibration is provided in justing screw with tool from the chapter “Technical Data - Chassis”.
  • Page 68 Compression stage, ba- Rebound stage, basic sic setting, front setting, front Position 3 (standard setting Position 3 (standard setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 7 (sport-oriented set- Position 7 (sport-oriented set- ting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) ting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Rebound-stage damping Factory settings at front...

  • Page 69: Adjustable Footrest System

    Adjustable footrest Use vehicle tools to adjust damping via adjusting screw 1. system with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Classic with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Storm with Option 719 milled part package, Club Sport CAUTION Adjusting the rotor Adjusting the spring strut To increase damping, turn ad- damping when the silencer justing screw 1 in clockwise...
  • Page 70 The position of the rotor must The footrest can only fold up- have the same setting on the ward and slightly backward. right and left. Adjusting the footrest joint The footrest joint is adjusted in the same way on the left and right.
  • Page 71 Remove the screw 1. When ultimately installed on Attach the spring 1 to the eye the rotor 2, the opening arrow on the footrest joint 3. Pull the footrest joint 2 from of the footrest joint 1 must the rotor 3. Fold the footrest body 2 up- point upward or slightly to the ward in the footrest joint 3.
  • Page 72 Adjusting gearshift lever footrest joint and footrest adjusted by turning the foot body 3. piece into different positions. foot piece Fit screw 4. Remove the screw 2. Remove and install the footrest body on the side of the switch unit in the same way. Footrest body on footrest joint 2 lb/ft (3 Nm)
  • Page 73 Clean the thread. Turn the foot piece 1 into the desired position. Install the new screw 2. Foot piece on gearshift lever Thread-locking compound: micro-encapsulated 7 lb/ft (10 Nm)

  • Page 75: Riding

    Riding Safety information ....74 Observe checklist ....76 Starting .

  • Page 76: Safety Information

    Incorrect settings of spring- of the year. Your authorized with tank bag struts BMW Motorrad retailer will be Unevenly distributed load Observe maximum payload of happy to advise you and has tank rucksack. Loose clothing...
  • Page 77 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 78: Observe Checklist

    Observe checklist the transmission in neutral and Check front brake pad thick- ness ( 97). then a gear is engaged before Use the following checklist to retracting the side stand. Checking rear brake pad thick- check your motorcycle at regu- ness ( 98).
  • Page 79 The needle 4 for the speedome- BMW Motorrad retailer. ter moves to top speed. The needle 5 for the RPM moves to maximum RPM.
  • Page 80 ABS self-diagnosis rou- The self-diagnosis routine checks The self-diagnosis routine checks tine not completed whether the BMW Motorrad In- whether the BMW Motorrad ASC tegral ABS is ready for opera- ABS is not available, as the is ready for operation. The self- tion.

  • Page 81: Breaking In

    This running in proce- Mileage until first as soon as possible at an dure is essential if the tires are to running-in check authorized service facility, achieve maximum grip. preferably an authorized 311...746 miles BMW Motorrad Retailer. (500...1200 km)

  • Page 82: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel heavier you brake, the greater in a decrease in the braking ef- is prevented by BMW Motorrad the weight transfer to the front fect. ABS. wheel. Increases in the load on...

  • Page 83: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your When driving in the rain and Fold out side stand and park through puddles. motorcycle. motorcycle After washing the motorcycle. If the slope of the road permits, Side stand turn the handlebars to the left. When driving on roads spread Switch off engine.
  • Page 84 Refueling procedure Damage to surfaces (become ATTENTION unattractive or cloudy) WARNING Immediately clean plastic sur- Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel faces after contact with fuel. Damage to the engine and fuel Fuel is highly flammable supply Park motorcycle, ensuring that Fire and explosion hazard Do not refuel with E85, i.e.

  • Page 85: Securing Motorcycle For Trans

    Securing motorcycle NOTICE for transport The "usable fuel quantity" spec- Protect all component surfaces ified in the technical data is the against which straps are routed fuel quantity, which can be re- against scratching. For exam- fueled if the fuel tank was com- ple, use adhesive tape or soft pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine cloths.
  • Page 86 with the assistance of a second person. Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on side stand. Fasten rear straps on both sides to the brackets of the passenger footrests and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the motorcycle should be pulled down against its springs with ATTENTION...

  • Page 87: Detail

    Technology in detail General notes ..... . . 86 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..86 Automatic Stability Control (ASC) .

  • Page 88: General Notes

    During extremely heavy and rapid (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 89 Driving on the rear wheel To ensure that the limitations. (wheelie) for a longer period. BMW Motorrad ABS is in a Rear wheel spinning in place The system is not optimized for properly maintained condition, with front brake engaged (burn...

  • Page 90: (Asc)

    Control (ASC) The potentially shorter stopping wheels to detect any tendency distances which BMW Motorrad How does ASC work? for the rear wheel to spin or lose ABS permits must not be used BMW Motorrad ASC compares traction.
  • Page 91 3 mph wheel to lock, resulting in un- (5 km/h). stable motorcycle conditions. BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to If the front wheel loses contact intervene effectively under these with the ground under extreme conditions.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General notes ..... . . 92 Diagnostic connector ....120 Tool kit .

  • Page 94: General Notes

    60). Replacing the bulbs for obtained on DVD through your Adjust spring preload on parking lights ( 113). authorized BMW Motorrad re- front wheel ( 63). Plastic top part tailer. Reversible screwdriver in- Adjust spring preload on...

  • Page 95: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand Install front wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without an auxiliary stand Component damage cause by tipping over Use basic stand with mount- Insert holding pins 1 at the Place the motorcycle on an ing pieces.

  • Page 96: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Lifting-off of the auxiliary stand and its accessories are 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...

  • Page 97: Engine Oil

    Position motorcycle upright drain to the oil pan. while simultaneously pressing grip of stand back so that both NOTICE stand rollers rest on ground. BMW Motorrad recommends oc- Then press the grip down to casionally checking the motor oil the ground.
  • Page 98 Have oil level corrected at end forward, into the screw- an authorized service facility, driver handle 2 (from motorcy- preferably an authorized cle toolkit). BMW Motorrad retailer. Place the vehicle tool on the oil filler plug 3 and turn counter- clockwise.

  • Page 99: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked at an max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) (Dif- pads 1. authorized workshop, preferably ference between MIN and an authorized BMW Motorrad MAX) retailer. Check engine oil level ( 95). Install oil filler plug 3.
  • Page 100 Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Conduct a visual inspection of Front brake-pad wear Checking rear brake pad the brake pad thickness. Di-...
  • Page 101 Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The axle 1 with the three ring Rear brake-pad wear Brake pad wear marks 2 is located between the...
  • Page 102 (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- level. tal, motorcycle standing up- Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal, right.) motorcycle standing upright. If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 103 (Brake fluid reservoir horizon- level. Hold vehicle straight. tal) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 104: Clutch

    If tire pressure incorrect: Have the clutch checked by an sealing ring and screw on Correct tire pressure. authorized workshop, preferably firmly. an authorized BMW Motorrad Rims and tires Park motorcycle, ensuring that retailer. support surface is firm and Checking wheel rims Tires level.

  • Page 105: Wheels

    For every size of tire, Measure tire tread depth in level. BMW Motorrad has tested and main tread grooves with wear Using the handle of a screw- approved certain makes as indicators. driver or similar object, run it roadworthy.
  • Page 106 2 out of motorcycle to different wheels, bore. please contact a specialist workshop, preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer. In some cases, the data stored in the control units can be adapted for the new wheel sizes. Loosen screws 1.
  • Page 107 Component damage when Raise motorcycle, preferably mounting the brake caliper or with a BMW Motorrad rear- when pressing the brake pads wheel stand. apart Installing rear-wheel stand Do not actuate the brakes with 94).
  • Page 108 Slightly press the quick-release auxiliary stand before lifting axle inward for a better grip on the front wheel with the the right side. BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Raise front of motorcy- cle, preferably using a Remove spacer bushing 4 from...
  • Page 109 Lubricate the quick-release cialized workshop, preferably Accident hazard axle 3. an authorized BMW Motorrad Observe running direction ar- retailer. rows on tire or rim. Lubricant Roll the front wheel into the front suspension.
  • Page 110 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. Install front wheel stand 93).
  • Page 111 Before driving off, check that the braking effect kicks in with- out any delay. Engage the brakes repeatedly, continuing until the brake pads seat against the discs. Remove the front-wheel stand. Extend the side stand. ATTENTION Position brake caliper 3 on left Secure sensor cable (arrow) to and bracket 2.
  • Page 112 Place rear wheel on rear wheel support. Tighten screws 1. Remove screws 1 while sup- porting wheel. Front wheel cover on Roll rear wheel out toward rear. fork Install screws 1. Installing rear wheel 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Rear wheel on wheel carrier WARNING Removing rear wheel...

  • Page 113: Headlight

    Clamp on silencer and exhaust manifold 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) Headlight Removing and installing light housing Switch off ignition ( 39). Align silencer 3, fit washer 2 Slide clamp as far forward as Park motorcycle, ensuring that and install screw 1. possible and align it so that support surface is firm and clamp mark (GS) 1 faces...

  • Page 114: Light Sources

    Light sources Carefully pull lamp housing 2 forward in the lower area in Replacing low and high- direction arrow and lift off. beam bulbs in headlight Switch off ignition ( 39). Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level.
  • Page 115 Connect connector 2 for high and low beams. Install lamp housing. Replacing the bulbs for parking lights Switch off ignition ( 39). Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Press wire spring clip 1 down Insert light source 1 into the Removing lamp housing and swivel out of the locking to light housing.
  • Page 116 Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs Switch off ignition ( 39). Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Pull light source 1 out of Insert light source 1 for parking socket 2. lamps into socket 2. Replace defective light source.
  • Page 117 Replace defective light source. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Remove the lens from the Insert inside end of lens into To prevent contaminants from housing by pulling it outward light housing and close it.

  • Page 118: Jump-Starting

    For details please contact ATTENTION a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized Jump-starting with a voltage BMW Motorrad Retailer. higher than 12 V Damage to the motorcycle's Jump-starting electronics Unclip cover panel 1 at bottom The battery of the donor mo- ATTENTION (arrow) and lift off.

  • Page 119: Battery

    Do not open the battery. peating attempt to protect BMW Motorrad has developed a Do not top up with water. starter and supporting battery. trickle-charger specially designed Be sure to read and comply...
  • Page 120 The correct charger is avail- from the terminals of the battery Charge battery at the terminals able through your authorized disconnected from the vehicle. BMW Motorrad retailer. directly. Remove devices connected to Charging a disconnected ATTENTION the power socket.

  • Page 121: Fuses

    Remove passenger seat battery. Always fully recharge shop, preferably an authorized 56). the battery before returning it to BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove rider's seat ( 56). use. Replace defective fuse in ac- cordance with following fuse Replacing the battery assignment diagram.

  • Page 122: Diagnostic Connector

    Diagnostic connector Fuse assignment Removing the diagnostic connector CAUTION Incorrect procedure followed when disconnecting the data link connector for the On- Board Diagnostics. Press locking mechanisms 1. Motorcycle experiences malfunc- Remove the diagnostic con- Fuse 1 tions nector 2 from the bracket 3. Only have the data link con- The diagnosis and information nector disconnected by a spe-...
  • Page 123 Seat diagnostic connector 2 into the bracket 3. The locks 1 engage. Installing rider's seat ( 56). Install passenger seat ( 57).

  • Page 125: Accessories

    Accessories General notes ..... . 124 Sockets ......124 Luggage .

  • Page 126: 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 127: Luggage

    Secure luggage (e.g. rear bag) Detailed information can be trapped. on lashing eyes 1. obtained from your authorized Additional information on lug- BMW Motorrad retailer or online Luggage gage systems and their fastening at www.bmw-motorrad.com. is available at your authorized Securing luggage on Please observe the general infor- BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 128 Remove screws 1 and take off Remove screws 1 and take off ATTENTION left footrest system 2. passenger frame 2 backwards. Pinching of components with carrier for silencer Component damage Do not pinch components, e.g. brake lines or wiring harnesses. Detach lines 1 from bracket.
  • Page 129 with carrier for silencer Position bracket 1 for silencer Fit footrest system 1 to rear on rear frame 2. 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 130 Loading correctly without Load capacity of the lug- passenger frame gage 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 131 Remove 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 seat frame on Do not pinch components, rear frame e.g. brake lines or wiring 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) harnesses.

  • Page 132: Hump Cover

    Hump cover with hump cover Install the hump cover Remove passenger seat 56). Remove rider's seat ( 56). Tighten screws 1. Fit footrest system 1 to rear frame 2 on left and install Passenger seat from on screws 3. luggage frame Footrest system on rear 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) frame...
  • Page 133 Remove the hump cover Insert the retaining bracket 1 Insert the hump cover 1 in the below the retaining bridge for retaining bracket, making sure Remove the screw 2 with the the rider's seat 2. that the stop pads 4 of the motorcycle seat key 3.

  • Page 134: Optional Accessories

    6 lb/ft (8 Nm) humps or covers for the rear Installing rider's seat ( 56). frame. Install passenger seat ( 57). You can find all optional acces- sories from BMW Motorrad on our Internet site: "www.bmw- motorrad.com".

  • Page 135: Care

    Care Care products ..... 134 Washing your motorcycle ..134 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 136: 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 137: 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- particularly important in the case cleaning agent. trical system and the seat of road salt.

  • Page 138: Paint Care

    BMW rubber care product. Store motorcycle recommends using a solvent cleaner and then applying a ATTENTION Completely fill the motorcycle's BMW Motorrad high gloss polish fuel tank. Use of silicone sprays for to preserve the paint. Clean motorcycle. care of rubber seals Contamination on the paint fin- Remove battery.
  • Page 139 Observe checklist before start- ing.

  • Page 141: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 140 Performance data ....154 Screw connections ....141 Fuel.

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Emergency off switch in normal operating position Side stand is extended and gear is engaged. Fold in side stand. Gear is engaged and clutch is not operated.

  • Page 143: Screw Connections

    Screw connections Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screw 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 in quick-release axle M20 x 1.5 18...
  • Page 144 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (locknut) on adapter M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Headlight Value Valid Headlight on bracket M8 x 40 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Front wheel cover Value Valid...
  • Page 145 Frame Value Valid Passenger seat from on luggage frame M6 x 20 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Retaining bridge on rear frame M6 x 14.5 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Exhaust system Value Valid Clamp on silencer and exhaust manifold M8 x 40 - 10.9 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) Silencer on passenger frame M8 x 40...
  • Page 146 Exhaust system Value Valid Silencer on bracket M8 x 40 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) with car- rier for si- lencer...

  • Page 147: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel quality Premium grade unleaded fuel (max. 5 % ethanol, 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) 93 AKI Alternative fuel quality Premium unleaded (max. 15 % ethanol, E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.8 gal (Approx. 18 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx.

  • Page 148: 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 149: Clutch

    Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0:1 Nominal capacity 110 hp (81 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min Torque 86 lb/ft (116 Nm), at engine speed: 6000 min Maximum engine speed max 8500 min ±50 Idle speed 1150 , Engine at operating temperature Clutch Clutch design...

  • Page 150: 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 151: Chassis

    4.7 in (120 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), on wheel...

  • Page 152: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front wheel brake Hydraulically operated double disc brakes with 4- piston radial monobloc calipers and floating brake discs Front brake pad material Sintered metal Front brake disc thickness min 0.16 in (min 4 mm), Wear limit Free travel of brake actuation (Front wheel brake) 0.03...0.07 in (0.7...1.7 mm), at piston Rear wheel...

  • Page 153: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires V, minimum requirement: 149 mph (240 km/h)

  • Page 154: Electrical System

    Tire pressures Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Rear tire pressure 39.2 psi (2.7 bar), One-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Two-up and cargo, with cold tires Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket Fuses Fuse 1 10 A, Instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm system...

  • Page 155: Dimensions

    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 Dimensions...

  • Page 156: Weights

    Weights Unloaded vehicle weight 489 lbs (222 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Gross vehicle weight 948 lbs (430 kg) Maximum payload 459 lbs (208 kg) Performance data Maximum speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 157: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 156 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 157 BMW Motorrad Service History ..157 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services .

  • Page 158: 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 159: 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 160: Bmw Motorrad Mobility

    Objection additional information on available formed and enters the date for mobility services. the next service. At the BMW Motorrad retailer For riders who drive long dis- or specialist workshop, the ve- Maintenance work tances annually, it may be neces-...
  • Page 161 The required scope of mainte- nance work for your motorcy- cle can be found in the following maintenance schedule:...

  • Page 163: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule annually or ev- ery 12000 miles BMW Running-in check (20000 km) (whichever (including oil change) comes first) BMW Service Standard for the first time after one Scope year, then every two years Engine oil change with fil- or 24000 mls (40000 km) (whichever comes first) Oil change in the rear every six years or every...

  • Page 164: 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 165 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 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 172 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 173 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 174 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 175 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 176 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 177 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 Oil change - telescopic fork...

  • Page 178: 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 179 Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 181 Appendix Certificate for electronic immobi- lizer ....... . 180...
  • Page 182 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 183 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 184 Average fuel consumption Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 6 display: CONS, 46 Break-in, 79 Resetting, 47 Check front, 97 Indicator and warning light, 32 Check rear, 98 Average speed Operating, 53 display: SPEED, 46 Brakes Self-diagnosis, 78 Adjusting handlebar lever, 62 Resetting, 47 Technology in detail, 86 Checking operation, 97...
  • Page 185 Clutch Display Frame Adjusting handlebar lever, 61 Adjusting brightness, 52 Technical data, 148 Checking operation, 102 Distance recorder Front wheel stand Control, 21 Fluid reservoir, 15 Mounting, 93 Resetting, 47 Technical data, 147 Fuel Coolant Filler neck, 15 Warning light for Fuel reserve, 34 Electrical system overtemperature, 30...
  • Page 186 Headlight Electronic engine Turn signals, 114 management, 30 Headlight beam throw, 60 Warning indicator for faulty light Removing and installing, 111 Electronic immobilizer, 30 source, 31 Engine warning, 31 Lights Setting for right-hand/left-hand Control, 19 traffic, 60 Fuel reserve, 34 Headlight courtesy delay Headlight courtesy delay Light source defective, 31...
  • Page 187 Motorcycle Operating Instructions Performance data Technical data, 154 Care, 133 Position on vehicle, 18 Pre-Ride-Check, 77 Cleaning, 133 Overview of warning indicators, 27 Parking, 81 Overviews Returning to use, 136 Rear-wheel drive Indicator and warning lights, 24 Storage, 136 Technical data, 148 Instrument cluster, 21 Tying down, 83 Rear-wheel stand...
  • Page 188 Service, 157 Chassis, 149 Running in, 79 Reporting safety defects, 156 Clutch, 147 Technical data, 151 Service History, 157 Dimensions, 153 Tire pressures, 152 Service display, 35 Electrical system, 152 Torques, 141 Settings Engine, 146 Transmission Technical data, 147 display: SETUP ENTER, 44 Engine oil, 146 Trip recorder Socket...
  • Page 189 Wheels Checking spokes, 103 Checking wheel rims, 102 Installing rear wheel, 110 Installing the front wheel, 106 Remove front wheel, 104 Size change, 103 Technical data, 151...
  • Page 191 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 192 Important data for refueling: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Premium grade unleaded fuel (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) Usable fuel quantity Approx.

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