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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine bmw‑motorrad.com Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GT...
  • 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 BMW motorcycle owners and riders. Familiarize yourself with Should you want to sell your your new motorcycle so that you BMW one day, please also re- can ride it safely and confidently member to turn over the Ride's in all highway traffic situations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Automatic Stability Control 3 Displays ....21 Indicator and warning (ASC) ..... . . 48 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Damping ....67 Tire pressure control Topcase ....126 (RDC) .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....146 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 147 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....147 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    When the time comes to sell claims may be denied as a result. your BMW, please remember NOTICE Special informa- National-market version. to hand over this Rider's Manual; tion on operating and in- it is an important part of the mo- Optional extra.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Equipment Optional accessory. with their tolerance specifications. Versions for individual countries BMW Motorrad op- When you ordered your BMW may differ. tional accessories can motorcycle, you chose various be purchased and in- items of custom equipment. This Notice concerning stalled at your autho-...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Underneath the center fairing panel .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlamp range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Seat lock ( Oil fill location and oil dip- stick ( Payload table (on steering head at left)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler cap ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification num- ber, type plate (on steering head) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side fairing) ( 100) Power socket ( 122) without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Adjusting spring preload at rear wheel ( 66).

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Tools for adjusting spring preload ( Tool kit ( Rider's Manual (US Model) Diagnostic connector 120) Storage with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Storage with service tool set Storing service tool kit...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Center Fairing

    Underneath the center fairing panel Battery ( 115) Storage with tire repair kit Storage space for tire re- pair set Fuse ( 119). Connector for optional ac- cessories...

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( INFO button Selecting display readings 44). with onboard computer Resetting average data 45). Hazard warning lights sys- tem ( Turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Viewing current setting 49).

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated grips Operating heated grips 51). MODE button Setting riding mode 50). Starter ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights Speedometer Button Set clock ( 46). with onboard computer Operating stopwatch 47). Multifunction display - without optional equip- ment (standard) ( - with optional equip- ment Button Selecting display readings 44). Resetting the trip odome- ter ( 45).
  • Page 21 Photo sensor (brightness control) with onboard computer Activating the engine speed warner ( 77). with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA LED General information on DWA ( Tachometer...

  • Page 23: Displays

    Displays Indicator and warning lights ..22 Multifunction display ....23 Multifunction display ....24 Onboard computer display .

  • Page 24: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Switching the ASC func- tion off ( 48). Fuel reserve ( Fuel gage ( Turn indicator, right Neutral position (idling) Turn indicator, left High-beam headlamp General warning light...

  • Page 25: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display without heated grips without onboard computer without riding modes Pro without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Warning light for elec- tronic engine management Clock ( Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service display ( Indication range for values Odometer ( Trip odometer ( Fuel gage ( Riding modes (...

  • Page 26: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display with heated grips with onboard computer with riding modes Pro with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA) Set heating stage of the heated grips ( Stopwatch ( Displays for OE ESA ( Engine speed warner Onboard computer display Symbols ( Riding modes ( Gear indicator, "N"...

  • Page 27: Onboard Computer Display

    Warning lights Onboard computer display Displays with onboard computer Warnings are displayed with ap- propriate warning lights. Mileage covered since reaching the fuel reserve Average fuel consumption Adjacent to the numerical data display 2 a warning triangle 3 may also appear. These warn- Average speed ings appear in alternation with the odometers (...
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Indicator and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display panel lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the...
  • Page 29 Indicator and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display panel lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC error ( lights up yellow + "...
  • Page 30 Indicator and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning lights display panel ­­ lights up yellow + " " or Sensor faulty or system fault ( ­­ ­­ " " is displayed lights up yellow + " " is dis- Battery of the tire pressure sensor weak played.
  • Page 31 Have the defective key re- Coolant level is too low. placed, preferably by an autho- Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. Check coolant level ( 100). rized BMW Motorrad retailer. 3 l) If coolant level is too low: Fuel down to reserve Refueling procedure ( 80).
  • Page 32 BMW Motorrad retailer. Continued driving is possible, If possible, have the motorcycle however the accustomed en- Engine in emergency- picked up and the malfunction...
  • Page 33 Locate defective bulb with vi- WARNING preferably an authorized sual inspection. BMW Motorrad Retailer. Risk of black ice, even above Replacing low and/or high- Continued driving is possi- 37 °F (3 °C) beam light sources in head-...
  • Page 34 When the effects thorized workshop, preferably The ABS is not available because of engine heat on the monitored an authorized BMW Motorrad the self-diagnosis has not been temperature become excessive retailer. completed. To check the wheel...
  • Page 35 ASC self-diagnosis not as soon as possible at a spe- completed ASC indicator and warning cialist service facility, preferably light lights up. an authorized BMW Motorrad with Automatic Stability Control retailer. (ASC) Possible cause: The ASC has been deactivated DWA battery drained ASC indicator and warning by the rider.
  • Page 36 Contact an authorized service ual. Tire inflation pressure is out- facility, preferably an authorized side approved range. NOTICE BMW Motorrad retailer. Poorer handling characteristic of the motorcycle. Before adjusting the tire inflation Tire pressure at the Adapt your style of riding...
  • Page 37 Have the tire checked for dam- cialized workshop, preferably lowing the Pre-Ride-Check. age at an authorized service an authorized BMW Motorrad facility, preferably an authorized Possible cause: retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. The battery of the tire inflation...
  • Page 38 In this case: sure in the rear tire. Immediately Further information on Have fault eliminated at a spe- after switching on the ignition, BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC can cialist service facility, preferably ­­ ­­ " " is indicated. The trans- an authorized BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 39: Service Display

    When the odometer reading preferably an authorized one month, the service date 1 for the recalculated early BMW Motorrad retailer, for appears briefly following the Pre- service falls to within 621 miles setting of the date. Ride-Check. The month and...

  • Page 40: Fuel Reserve

    the tank (as a result of frequently changing lean angles, frequent braking and acceleration), the more difficult it becomes to de- termine the fuel reserve. How- ever, the fuel tank still contains at least the fuel reserve specified on the back cover. After the low-fuel warning The 2 tip indicates that the fuel light is switched on, the...

  • Page 41: Operation

    Operation Steering and ignition lock ... 40 Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ......42 Lights .

  • Page 42: Steering And Ignition Lock

    The emergency key fea- cility for this purpose, preferably tures a light, compact design, an authorized BMW Motorrad re- allowing it to be carried in a wal- tailer. let, etc. This key is intended for...
  • Page 43 (ASC) can have it disabled by your au- The motorcycle's electronic cir- ASC self-diagnosis is per- thorized BMW Motorrad Retailer. cuitry monitors the data stored formed. ( When having a key disabled you in the ignition key through a ring...

  • Page 44: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off ignition switched on longer than The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the absolutely necessary. switch (kill switch) emergency on/off switch. Headlight low beam The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode as soon as you start the engine. Headlight high beam and flasher Emergency on/off switch...

  • Page 45: Hazard Warning Lights System

    Hazard warning lights Parking lamp system Switch off ignition. Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. NOTICE The hazard warning flashers Press button 1 to switch on place a strain on the battery. hazard warning flashers. Do not use the hazard warning Ignition can be switched off.

  • Page 46: Display

    Average speed switch off when the defined Trip II Trip distance 2 ( riding time and distance have been reached. The defined riding Warnings if necessary Average fuel consumption time and distance can be set by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 47 Resetting average data Current fuel consumption with onboard computer Mileage covered since Switch on ignition ( 40). reaching the fuel reserve Selecting display readings Press button 3 to select the 44). display in value area 4. Average fuel consumption The following values can be indi- cated: Total kilometers (in illustration) Average speed...

  • Page 48: Clock

    Stopwatch with onboard computer Stopwatch function Keep INFO 1 pressed down Press and hold button 1 until until the displayed average hours 2 flash. value is reset. Press button 1 repeatedly until desired hours are shown. Clock Press and hold button 1 until As an alternative to the odome- minutes 3 flash.
  • Page 49 when the ignition is temporarily Laptimer switched off. Operating stopwatch Press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until To enable improved operation of display changes. the stopwatch while riding (as a FLASH (engine speed warn- Laptimer), the functions of the If necessary, switch over from ing indicator) and INFO 1 button and the functions...

  • Page 50: Automatic Stability Control

    Switching the ASC : Operation of stopwatch with button 2 in instrument function on cluster. To save the setting made, press and hold button 1 and button 2 simultaneously until the display changes. Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Press and hold button 1 until the ASC warning lamp's display with Automatic Stability Control changes.

  • Page 51: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Viewing current setting area 1. The displays provide the The ASC function is switched following information: Switch on ignition ( 40). COMF As an alternative, the ignition : Comfortable damping NORM can also be switched off and : Normal damping then on again.

  • Page 52: Riding Mode

    Switch on ignition ( 40). display. Use of the riding modes While parked: NOTICE BMW Motorrad has developed Activation takes place after ap- 3 riding scenarios for your motor- If a riding mode was selected prox. 2 seconds. prior to switching the ignition...

  • Page 53: Heated Handlebar Grips

    vided that the following require- with riding modes Pro NOTICE ments have been satisfied: Throttle grip is in neutral posi- The increase in power tion for a short time. consumption caused by the Brake lever is not being oper- heated grips can drain the ated.

  • Page 54: Seat

    Installing the seat heating of the grips; the switch should then be switched back to the first level. Approx. 50 % heater out- 100 % heating output If no further changes are made Turn and hold ignition key in the selected heating level is the seat lock 1 to left while adopted as the setting.

  • Page 55: Alarm System

    Alarm system Overview ......54 Activation ......54 Alarm function .

  • Page 56: Overview

    Overview Controls Protection of motorcycle battery with anti-theft alarm system To protect the motorcycle bat- (DWA) tery and to maintain the start- ing capability, the activated DWA General information on switches off automatically after several days. However, it remains Any attempt to move the vehi- active for at least 10 days.

  • Page 57: Alarm Function

    Activation with motion Deactivating motion Activation is confirmed by two flashes of the turn signals and sensor sensor the sounding of two alarm tones. Protection of the battery in the control unit (DWA disabled) After approx. one hour in the deactivated state, the DWA switches off to protect the battery.

  • Page 58: Deactivation

    Alarm triggering pressing the 1 button on the 4x flashes: anti-theft alarm sys- remote control. This function tem was disconnected from The DWA alarm can be set off does not change the state of the the vehicle battery. anti-theft alarm system. Movement sensor.

  • Page 59: Programming

    DWA in addition to the turn Alarm tone sounds once (if NOTICE programmed). signals lighting up. Alarm function is deactivated. Rising and falling or intermittent If the alarm function is alarm tone. deactivated by means of the Protection of the battery Automatic activation of the remote control and the ignition (DWA activated)
  • Page 60 Programming DWA The programming function is Step 3: Which alarm tone is to active. be selected? The actual programming is car- rising and falling: ried out in four steps, and Step 2 Press button 1. is not assigned any function. The intermittent: number of flashing signals on the Press button 2.

  • Page 61: Logging On Additional Remote Con

    The data are not saved when log on a maximum of four remote Switch on the ignition within programming is canceled. controls. ten seconds. Acknowledgment tone sounds Logging on remote Save programming twice. control Programming is stored when the You can log on a maximum of re- ignition is switched off after the mote controls for the DWA.

  • Page 62: Synchronizing

    Logon ended When is it necessary to LED flashes for ten seconds. synchronize the remote As soon as the LED goes out, The logon is ended in the follow- release the 1 button and the 2 control? ing situations: button. 4 remote controls have been The remote control must be syn- LED lights up.
  • Page 63 Replace battery Install new battery. Ensure that LED 2 begins to flash and positive terminal of battery is at goes out after a few seconds. ATTENTION top. The remote-control is again Fit lower housing section to ready to be used. Unsuitable or improperly in- lug 5 on front edge and close serted batteries...

  • Page 65: Setting

    Setting Mirrors ......64 Headlight ......64 Clutch .

  • Page 66: Mirrors

    Adjusting mirrors service facility, preferably an au- NOTICE thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. If there are doubts as to the cor- ATTENTION rect headlight range, have the adjustment checked by a spe- Use of standard, commer-...

  • Page 67: Clutch

    Headlight range adjustment Position with heavy pay- Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- load wise to increase distance be- tween clutch lever and handle- Neutral position Headlight range adjust- bar grip. ment Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- A swiveling lever is used for the terclockwise to decrease dis- Clutch headlight range adjustment.

  • Page 68: Brakes

    Brakes Spring preload Adjusting handbrake lever Setting It is essential to set the spring WARNING preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- Modified position of the torcycle. Increase spring preload brake fluid reservoir when the motorcycle is heavily Air in the brake system loaded and reduce spring preload Do not twist the handlebar fit-...

  • Page 69: Damping

    Poorer handling. Basic setting of spring Adjust damping characteristic preload, rear to changed spring preload. Turn adjuster wheel clockwise To increase spring preload, up to stop. (Two-up with load turn adjustment wheel 1 clock- and topcase) wise using toolkit. To decrease spring preload, Remount toolkit.
  • Page 70 Adjusting damping on rear Basic setting of rear wheel wheel rear-wheel damp- without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Turn adjusting screw clock- Park motorcycle, ensuring that wise up to the stop, then turn support surface is firm and back by 1.5 turns. (One-up level.

  • Page 71: Riding

    Riding Safety information ....70 Observe checklist ....72 If there is a change in the load sta- tus .

  • Page 72: Safety Information

    Comply with maximum payload right and left. of the year. Your authorized of luggage rack. Pack heavy pieces of luggage BMW Motorrad retailer will be Payload of luggage car- to bottom and inside of cases. happy to advise you and has rier...
  • Page 73 Incorrect settings of spring- Do not run the engine in Do not run the fuel tank dry strut and shock absorber sys- closed rooms. Do not run the engine with the spark-plug cap removed Burn hazard Imbalanced load Stop the engine immediately if Loose clothing it misfires CAUTION...

  • Page 74: Observe Checklist

    If there is a change in At every third refueling Overheating due to insufficient cooling; in extreme cases vehicle the load status stop fire without Electronic Suspension Check engine oil level ( 93). Do not allow the engine to idle Adjustment (ESA) Check front brake pad thick- unnecessarily.
  • Page 75 over longer distances with the to disengage clutch and twist Engine starts. engine switched off. throttle grip slightly. Switch on ignition ( 40). If the engine fails to start, the Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. troubleshooting chart in chap- ter "Technical Data" may pro- ABS self-diagnosis is vide assistance.
  • Page 76 The self-diagnosis routine changes from yellow to red. The ABS indicator and warning is determining whether light goes out. BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for Phase 3 operation. The self-diagnosis Check the display of all indica- The needles on the tachome- routine runs automatically when tor and warning lights.

  • Page 77: Running In

    ASC self-diagnosis The self-diagnosis routine completed rpm. is determining whether Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- BMW Motorrad ASC is ready for The ASC indicator and warning tions of road if possible. operation. The self-diagnosis light goes out. Observe the engine run-in...

  • Page 78: Shifting Gears

    Brake pads Engine speed warner WARNING New brake pads must be run in before they achieve their opti- Loss of adhesion of new tires mum friction force. This initial on wet roads and at extreme reduction in braking efficiency angles can be compensated for by ex- Accident hazard erting greater pressure on the...

  • Page 79: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel changes during braking. The is prevented by BMW Motorrad heavier you brake, the greater Press and hold button 1 and ABS. the weight transfer to the front button 2 simultaneously until wheel.

  • Page 80: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Descending mountain When driving in the rain and through puddles. passes motorcycle After washing the vehicle. Side stand WARNING When driving on roads spread Switch off engine. with salt. Braking only with the rear- After working on the brakes wheel brake when descend- ATTENTION due to oil or grease residues.

  • Page 81: Refueling

    Fold out side stand and park Component damage cause by ATTENTION motorcycle. tipping over If the slope of the road permits, Do not sit on the motorcycle Refueling with leaded fuel turn the handlebars to the left. while it is resting on the center Damage to catalytic converter stand.
  • Page 82 ply with the current standard in If the fuel tank is overfilled, the each case. excess fuel will flow into the carbon canister and lead to Recommended fuel qual- component damage there. Only fill the fuel tank to the lower edge of the fuel filler Super unleaded (max.

  • Page 83: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    ing until fuel is no higher than Reserve fuel quantity lower edge of filler neck. NOTICE Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3 l) When refueling after running on fuel reserve, the resulting total Press fuel tank cap down firmly fuel quantity must be greater to close.
  • Page 84 Fasten rear straps on both ATTENTION sides to the brackets for the passenger footrests and then Pinching of components tighten them. Component damage Tension all straps evenly; the Do not pinch components, motorcycle should be pulled e.g. brake lines or wiring down against its springs with harnesses.

  • Page 85: Technology In

    Technology in detail General instructions ....84 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..84 Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ....... 86 Tire pressure control (RDC) .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    This enables sure. bmw-motorrad.com/technik the wheels to continue to turn Lifting off rear wheel and maintains driving stability re- Antilock Brake System gardless of the road surface con-...
  • Page 87 Driving on the rear wheel BMW Motorrad ABS? (wheelie) for a longer period. WARNING The BMW Motorrad ABS en- Rear wheel spinning in place sures driving stability on any sur- Failure to have maintenance with front brake engaged (burn...

  • Page 88: Automatic Stability Control

    From the speed tions offroad or on the racetrack. implausible data for an extended difference the slip, and with it BMW Motorrad ASC can be de- period of time it will deactivate the stability reserves on the rear activated for these cases.

  • Page 89: Tire Pressure Control

    BMW Motorrad tion by twisting back the throttle tire and transmits this information ASC: grip somewhat to return to stable to the control unit.
  • Page 90 Temperature Tire inflation pressure Example: according to the compensation ranges Rider's Manual, the tire inflation pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar), The tire inflation pressure is tem- The TPC/RDC control unit distin- however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is perature dependent, i.e.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....90 Battery ......115 Tool kit .

  • Page 92: General Instructions

    Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 obtained on DVD through your BMW Motorrad has put together Remove light sources in authorized BMW Motorrad re- a service tool kit matched to your front and rear turn indi- tailer.

  • Page 93: Front Wheel Stand

    ATTENTION Use basic stand with front wheel mount. The basic stand Use of the BMW Motorrad and its accessories are avail- front wheel stand without an able through your authorized auxiliary stand BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 94: Rear-Wheel Stand

    3. are available through your ATTENTION authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Lifting-off of the center stand if the vehicle is raised too high Component damage cause by...

  • Page 95: Engine Oil

    grip of stand back so that both Make sure ground is level and stand rollers rest on ground. firm and hold motorcycle at op- erating temperature vertically. Then press the grip down to the ground. with center stand Make sure ground is level and Engine oil firm and place motorcycle at operating temperature on its...
  • Page 96 Top up engine oil ( 94). Remove oil dipstick 1. If fluid level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil ATTENTION...

  • Page 97: Brake System

    If no clear pressure points are calipers. perceptible: Have the brakes checked at an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and Remove oil dipstick 1.
  • Page 98 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) by a specialist service facil- (Only friction material with- ity, preferably an authorized out carrier plate. The chamfer BMW Motorrad retailer. must be clearly visible.) Checking rear brake pad thickness If the wear indicating mark is no...
  • Page 99 Move handlebars into straight- minimum thickness. ahead position. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Front brake fluid level Checking front brake fluid level Brake fluid, DOT4 WARNING The brake fluid level must not fall below the MIN mark.
  • Page 100 Have defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake fluid level WARNING Read brake fluid level at rear Insufficient brake fluid in the Rear brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 101: Clutch

    Pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Slide rubber grommet 1 to the retailer. side. Actuate the clutch lever un- Loosen the nut 2.

  • Page 102: Coolant

    Have the coolant system Tire pressure, front Read off coolant level on ex- checked at a specialist service pansion tank 1. Illuminate from facility, preferably an authorized the bottom for better visibility. BMW Motorrad retailer. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire cold)

  • Page 103: Rims And Tires

    Make sure ground is level and Correct tire pressure. For every size of tire, firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad has tested and Rims and tires Check tire tread depth in main approved certain makes as tread grooves with wear indica- roadworthy.
  • Page 104 BMW Motorrad retailer on the BMW Motorrad retailer. In some fact that the wheel is equipped cases the data stored in the with a TPC/RDC sensor.
  • Page 105 Do not actuate the brakes with brake rotors. the brake caliper removed. Place motorcycle on an auxil- Remove screws 1 of brake iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- calipers on left and right. ommends BMW Motorrad rear- Loosen axle clamping wheel stand.
  • Page 106 Always have the tightening side into wheel hub. torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably ATTENTION an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Front wheel installation op- Remove spacer bush 1 on left posite the running direction side from wheel hub.
  • Page 107 Lift front wheel and install Install screws 1 with specified Pinch bolt on quick-re- quick-release axle 2 with torque. lease axle appropriate torque. Brake caliper on fork leg Tightening sequence: Tighten Quick-release axle in the screws 6 times, alternating telescopic fork between one and the other 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) each time...
  • Page 108 Roll rear wheel out toward rear. firm and place motorcycle Always have the tightening on a suitable auxiliary stand. torques checked by a spe- BMW Motorrad recommends cialized workshop, preferably the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel an authorized BMW Motorrad stand. retailer. Mount rear-wheel stands 92).

  • Page 109: Light Sources

    Remove cover 1 for high-beam Remove auxiliary stand. cialized workshop, preferably headlight or cover 2 for low- an authorized BMW Motorrad beam headlight by pulling on retailer. lever 3. Place rear wheel on rear wheel...
  • Page 110 glass surface, always hold it by NOTICE its base. The alignment of connector, spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the fol- lowing illustrations. Remove wire spring clip 1 from the retainers and fold to side. Remove bulb 2.
  • Page 111 Replacing bulb for parking light Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Turn off ignition. NOTICE To achieve better accessibility, Connect the plug connec- Remove the socket 1 by turn- turn the handlebars to the left. tion 1. ing it counterclockwise.
  • Page 112 To protect glass on new bulb ist service facility, preferably against contamination, always an authorized BMW Motorrad use a clean, dry cloth to hold it; Retailer. do not touch with bare fingers. Install the socket 1 by turning it without LED tail light clockwise.
  • Page 113 Remove light sources Pull off light housing toward rear. in front and rear turn indicators Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Turn off ignition. Press bulb 1 into socket and install by turning clockwise. Press bulb 1 into socket and turn counterclockwise to re- move.
  • Page 114 Install front and rear turn indicator light sources Replace defective light source. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W To protect glass on new bulb against contamination, always Pull glass on screw connection Insert inside end of lens into use a clean, dry cloth to hold it;...

  • Page 115: Fairings And Panels

    Fairings and panels Installing center fairing panel Removing center fairing panel Remove seat ( 52). ATTENTION Slide center fairing panel at Installing painted compo- nents without plastic wash- left and right under fairing side panels at position 1 and then insert in guides 2 on left and Paint damage Remove four screws 1 on left...

  • Page 116: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting (positive terminal on this mo- Damage to the motorcycle's electronics torcycle: position 2). The battery of the donor mo- Connect black jumper cable ATTENTION to negative terminal of donor torcycle must have a voltage of Current too high when jump- battery and then to negative 12 V.

  • Page 117: Battery

    NOTICE Compliance with the points be- electronics low is important in order to maxi- Disconnect the battery be- BMW Motorrad has developed a mize battery life: fore charging on the battery trickle-charger specially designed Keep the surface of the battery terminals.
  • Page 118 Damage to charger and vehicle the battery before returning it to NOTICE electronics use. Use suitable BMW chargers. The motorcycle's onboard elec- Removing battery The correct charger is avail- tronics know when the battery Remove seat ( 52). able through your authorized is fully charged.
  • Page 119 Press locking mechanism 3 Remove battery carrier 6 to the ATTENTION and loosen connector 4. front. Press locking mechanism 1 Lift out battery 7 upwards; if it Incorrect battery disconnec- and remove relay 2. is difficult to move, moving it tion back and forth will help.
  • Page 120 Consult a certified service fa- cility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- ting of the date. Turn off ignition. Insert battery into battery com- partment, with positive terminal on right in direction of travel. Remove relay 2. ATTENTION Locking mechanism 1 en- gages.

  • Page 121: Fuses

    Do not bypass defective fuses. shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replace defective fuses with new fuses. Main fuse Turn off ignition. Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and 30 A (Voltage regulator) level. Install center fairing panel Remove center fairing panel 113).

  • Page 122: Diagnostic Connector

    The diagnosis and information rized persons during your next system interface can be con- Install the seat ( 52). BMW Service appointment. nected at the diagnostic con- Have the work performed by nector 2. appropriately trained staff. Secure the data link...

  • Page 123: Accessories

    Accessories General notes ..... . 122 Onboard sockets ....122 Case .

  • Page 124: General Notes

    Additional devices connected Use of products from other BMW assumes responsibility for to onboard sockets can only manufacturers these products. BMW shall not be put into operation when the Safety risk be liable for unapproved parts ignition is switched on.

  • Page 125: Case

    switching off the ignition to re- duce the strain on the onboard electrical system. Additional devices with low power con- sumption are possibly not de- tected by the vehicle electron- ics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 126 Then lift case out of lower mounting. Mounting case with case RE­ Turn key 1 to position Insert case in case carrier 1, LEASE then swing as far as possible onto mount 2. RE­ Pull black release lever 3 ( LEASE ) upward while simulta- neously pushing the case into...
  • Page 127 (Payload max 22 lbs (max combination of motorcycle and play is determined after longer 10 kg)) case on the label, contact your use, readjust the retaining BMW Motorrad Retailer. claw. Secure hold The following values apply to the with case combination described here:...

  • Page 128: Topcase

    Topcase Opening topcase with topcase Press lock barrel 1 forward. Pull release lever 1 all the way Release lever 2 pops up. Close topcase lid and hold it Pull release lever all the way down. Ensure that no items are trapped between cover and Topcase lid opens.
  • Page 129 Mounting the topcase with topcase Fold up handle as far as possi- ble. Press release lever 1 down un- Turn key 1 in the topcase lock RELEASE til it engages. to position Turn key in topcase lock to the Handle pops out. LOCK position and remove.
  • Page 130 Observe maximum payload and top speed as indicated on label in Topcase. If you cannot find your combina- tion of motorcycle and topcase on the sign, contact your autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. The following values apply to the combination described here:...

  • Page 131: Care

    Care Care products ..... 130 Washing your motorcycle ..130 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 132: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends WARNING products available at your au- that you use BMW insect re- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off Damp brake disks and brake BMW Motorrad Care Products...

  • Page 133: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    Clean fairings and panels with NOTICE For example, use a garden hose water and BMW plastic cleaner. with low water pressure. Cases and topcases made of alu- minum have no surface coating. Windshields and lenses are...

  • Page 134: Paint Care

    BMW Motorrad recommends with high air pollution or natural (preferably by using the front applying BMW car wax or prod- sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or and rear-wheel stands available ucts containing carnauba wax or pollen.

  • Page 135: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 134 Performance data ....144 Threaded fasteners ....135 Fuel.

  • Page 136: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold in side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 80).

  • Page 137: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on fork leg M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Pinch bolt on quick-release axle M8 x 30 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in telescopic fork...

  • Page 138: Fuel

    BMW Motorrad rec- ommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend the use of oil additives, as these can adversely affect the op- eration of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

  • Page 139: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 valves (operated via rocker arms), liquid cooling for cylinder and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed manual gearbox and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 140: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk wet clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed manual gearbox integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 141: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Belt drive with jerk damping in own housing Frame Frame design Aluminum composite bridge frame, integrated en- gine Location of type plate Frame at front right on steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head Suspension Front wheel...

  • Page 142: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis- ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake pad material Sintered metal Rear wheel Type of rear brake Single-disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 1­piston floating caliper Rear brake pad material Organic Wheels and tires...

  • Page 143: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Rear-wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR 17 Load index for rear tire At least 64 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear...
  • Page 144 Battery Battery design AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat) Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E Electrode gap of spark plug 0.04...0.04 in (0.9...1.0 mm) Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W...

  • Page 145: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.9 in (2156 mm) Motorcycle height 49.1 in (1248 mm), without rider at unladen weight, up to upper edge of windshield Motorcycle width 35.6 in (905 mm), over mirrors Rider's seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), without rider at unladen weight with comfort seat 32.3 in (820 mm), without rider at unladen weight with seat low...

  • Page 146: Weights

    Weights Vehicle curb weight 472 lbs (214 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 926 lbs (420 kg) Maximum payload 454 lbs (206 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) with reduction of power to 35 kW Approx.

  • Page 147: Service

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

  • Page 148: Reporting Safety Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 149: Bmw Motorrad Service

    (goodwill). Maintenance WARNING You can obtain information on procedures the contents of the BMW Ser- Improperly performed main- BMW Pre-Delivery Check vices from your BMW Motorrad tenance and repair work The BMW pre-delivery check is retailer.
  • Page 150 1200 km). More information on the topic of BMW Service service is available at: BMW service is carried out once bmw-motorrad.com/service a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- The required scope of mainte-...

  • Page 153: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check BMW Service Standard Scope Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner insert Replace belts and rear shock absorbers Check belt wheel, belt pin- ions and shock absorbers...

  • Page 154: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service standard scope The activities of the BMW Service standard scope are listed in the following. The actual scope of mainte- nance work applicable for your vehicle may differ. Performing the vehicle test using the BMW Motorrad diagnosis system...
  • Page 155 Set the service due date and remaining distance before next service Checking charging state of battery Confirm the BMW service in the vehicle literature...
  • Page 156 BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 157 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 158 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 159 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 160 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 161 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 162 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 163 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 164 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 165 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 166 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 167 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)
  • Page 168 BMW Service Work carried out Conducted BMW Service standard scope Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element at the latest Replacing rear belt and damper (main- tenance)

  • Page 169: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 170 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 171: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 170 Certificate for Tire Pressure Con- trol .

  • Page 172: Immobilizer

    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 173 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 174: Control

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).
  • Page 175 Average values Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting handlebar lever, 66 Resetting, 45 Checking operation, 95 Self-diagnosis, 74 Safety information, 77 Battery Technology in detail, 84 Technical Data, 140 change, 61 Warning lights, 32 Breaking in, 75 Charging connected Accessories Bulbs General instructions, 122 battery, 115...
  • Page 176 Clutch Electrical system Adjusting handlebar lever, 65 Control, 16 Technical Data, 141 Adjusting play, 99 Operating, 49 Emergency on/off switch (kill Checking operation, 99 switch) Checking play, 99 Factory settings, 57 Control, 17 Technical Data, 138 Fairing Operating, 42 Confirmation of maintenance Installing center section, 113 Engine work, 152...
  • Page 177 Hazard warning flashers Jump-starting, 114 Maintenance General instructions, 90 Control, 16 Maintenance schedule, 151 Operating, 43 Keys, 40 Maintenance intervals, 147 Headlight Mirrors Adjusting for RHD/LHD Adjusting, 64 traffic, 64 Laptimer, 47 Mobility Services, 147 Headlamp range, 64 Interchanging button Motion sensor Headlight range adjustment, 65 functions, 47...
  • Page 178 Multifunction switch Multifunction switch, left, 16 Remote control General view, left, 16 logging on, 59 Multifunction switch, right, 17 General view, right, 17 synchronize, 60 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Rider's Manual (US Model) Under fairing, 15 Position on motorcycle, 14 Underneath seat, 14 Notice concerning current Riding mode, 50...
  • Page 179 Spring preload Engine, 137 Topcase Adjusting, 66 Operating, 126 Engine oil, 136 Adjustment element, 13 Torques, 135 Frame, 139 Traction Control Tool, 14 Fuel, 136 ASC, 86 Starting, 72 Performance data, 144 Transmission Control, 17 Rear-wheel drive, 139 Technical Data, 138 Steering lock Spark plugs, 142 Troubleshooting chart, 134...
  • Page 180 Engine electronics, 30 Engine warning, 30 Fuel reserve, 29 Immobilizer, 29 Outside temperature warning, 31 Overview, 22 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor, 34 Weights Load capacity table, 11 Technical Data, 144 Wheels Checking rims, 101 Installing front wheel, 104 Installing rear wheel, 106 Removing front wheel, 102 Removing rear wheel, 106 Size change, 102...
  • Page 182 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2016 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 183 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01408388497* Order No.: 01 40 8 388 497 06.2016, 1st edition, 07...

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