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BMW Motorrad R 1200GS Adventure 2014 Rider's Manual

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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS Adventure...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 Suggestions and complaints If you have any questions con- Congratulations on choosing a cerning your motorcycle, your au- motorcycle from BMW Motorrad thorized BMW Motorrad retailer and welcome to the community is always happy to provide advice of BMW motorcycle owners and and assistance.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......20 BMW Motorrad Inte- Starting..... . 82 Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 164 BMW Motorrad ASC ..101 9 Care ....147 Alarm system .
  • Page 6 Maintenance proce- dures ..... . 169 Confirmation of mainte- nance work ....171 Confirmation of service .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Optional extra. of your motorcycle, this informa- motorcycle as well as mainte- BMW Motorrad optional tion has been provided in chapter nance and adjustment proce- extras are already com- 2. All maintenance and repair dures.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Rider's Manual. In addition, ABS Anti-Lock Brake System. If your motorcycle comes with equipment not described here, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee ASC Automatic Stability Con- you can find the descriptions in a the total absence of errors. For trol.

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

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

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 111) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Air cleaner (under center fairing panel) ( 126) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 110) Height adjuster for wind- shield ( Onboard power socket 136) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (at fork bearing) Data plate (at fork bearing) Coolant level indicator...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Standard tool kit ( 106) Rider's Manual (US Model) Tire inflation pressure table Load capacity table Adjuster for the rider's seat height ( Fuses ( 132)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise control Cruise control ( Hazard warning flashers ABS ( ASC ( with dynamic ESA ESA ( with additional LED headlight Additional LED headlight Turn indicator ( Horn Multifunction display with preparation for navi- gation system Navigation system...

  • Page 18: Right

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

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

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

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lights..20 Multifunction display ....21 Warning symbols in the display panel ....... 22 Warning lamps .

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator Lights

    Warning and indicator lights with cruise control Cruise control ( Neutral position (idling) ASC ( Turn indicator, left ABS ( Turn indicator, right General warning lamp (in conjunction with warn- ing symbols on display) High-beam headlight with additional LED headlight Auxiliary headlight ( 11 Fuel reserve ( The ABS symbol can be...

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Fuel level Upshift recommendation Gear indicator, shows "N" in neutral (idling) with heated handlebar grips Heated grip settings Odometer ( Service display (mainte- nance interval) ( 169) Warning symbols ( Onboard computer with dynamic ESA ESA setting ( 10 Riding mode ( 11 Clock ( 12 Outside temperature warn-...

  • Page 24: Warning Symbols In The Display

    Warning symbols in the display panel with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressure EWS ( Coolant temperature Engine oil level ( Electronic engine manage- ment ( Battery charging ( 129) Warnings (...

  • Page 25: Warning Lamps

    Warning lamps You will find an overview of the potential warnings on the follow- Display ing pages. Warnings are displayed with ap- propriate warning lights. Warnings for which no separate warning light is provided are sig- naled by the general warning light 1 and are accompanied by a warning symbol in area 2 or by a warning notice in area 3.
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display lights up yellow appears on the Electronic immobilizer is active ( display lights up yellow appears on the Radio-operated key outside reception display range (...
  • Page 27 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel DWA ! lights up yellow is indicated Anti-theft alarm system battery discharged ( lights up yellow indicated with one Tire inflation pressure is at limit of ap- or two arrows and proved range ( critical tire-infla- tion pressure also...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS error ( lights up ABS deactivated ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC error ( ESA!
  • Page 29 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up Fuel down to reserve ( flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine management system ( appears on the Engine oil level too low ( display OILLVL CHECK is indicated lights up red appears on the...
  • Page 30 Have the defective key re- with Keyless Ride At a low outside temperature, placed, preferably by an autho- Battery of radio-operated key is rized BMW Motorrad retailer. icy conditions must especially completely drained or radio- be expected on bridges and in Radio-operated key operated key has been lost shady road areas.
  • Page 31 Coolant temperature too Possible cause: Have the defective radio-oper- ated key replaced by an autho- high The coolant temperature is too rized BMW Motorrad retailer. high. The general warning lamp If possible, continue driving lights up red. Replace battery of radio-...
  • Page 32 Replace defective bulbs as soon shown for a short time im- thorized workshop, preferably as possible; it is best always to mediately following the Pre-Ride- an authorized BMW Motorrad carry a complete set of spare Check. retailer. bulbs on the motorcycle.
  • Page 33 Contact an authorized work- Before adjusting the tire in- shop, preferably an authorized flation pressure, observe at limit of approved range BMW Motorrad retailer. the information on temperature with Tire Pressure Control compensation and on inflation (TPC/RDC) Anti-theft alarm system...
  • Page 34 Have fault eliminated at a spe- Possible cause: suitability for continued riding: cialist service facility, preferably Do not continue riding. The measured tire inflation pres- an authorized BMW Motorrad Contact roadside service. sure is outside the approved tol- retailer. erance range. Sensor defective or...
  • Page 35 BMW Motorrad ABS self-diagnosis not Watch the TCP/RDC display at a higher rate of speed. A con- dealer. completed tinuous error is only present if ABS warning light flashes. Battery of tire-inflation the general warning lamp also pressure sensor weak lights up.
  • Page 36 If the ASC warning lamp contin- an authorized BMW Motorrad active closed-loop intervention ues to flash: retailer. even after the critical situation Contact an authorized work- has passed.
  • Page 37 Please be aware management system thorized workshop, preferably that ASC functionality is no an authorized BMW Motorrad The general warning lamp longer available. Observe addi- retailer. flashes yellow. tional information on situations Fuel down to reserve The engine symbol flashes.
  • Page 38 The general warning lamp Defect in alternator or the alter- thorized workshop, preferably lights up red. nator drive assembly, or the volt- an authorized BMW Motorrad age regulator fuse has been trig- retailer. The battery symbol is dis- gered. played.

  • Page 39: Outside Temperature

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

  • Page 40: Oil Level Indicator

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

  • Page 41: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized Additional information on the The figure on the left side 1 in- BMW Motorrad retailer, for BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure dicates the front tire's inflation setting of the date. Control is provided starting on...
  • Page 42 Upshift recommendation 1 sig- nals the economically best point in time for upshifting.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Mirrors ......75 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..59 Windshield .

  • Page 44: Ignition

    Parking lights and all function contact an authorized workshop circuits are switched on. for this purpose, preferably an Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. ABS self-diagnosis is Locking handlebars performed. ( Turn key to position 1 while ASC self-diagnosis in progress.
  • Page 45 BMW Motorrad retailer. recognized as "authorized" for Handlebars not locked. The keys are part of an inte- your motorcycle.

  • Page 46: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    Ignition with key. The seat lock, Topcase and Locking handlebars case can be operated manually. Keyless Ride Condition: Handlebars are turned to left or right. Radio-operated When the range of the with Keyless Ride key is within reception range. radio-operated key is ex- ceeded (e.g.
  • Page 47 handlebars to the left to set the ASC self-diagnosis in progress. Version 1: steering lock. Briefly press button 1. Parking lights and all function Press and hold button 1. Switch off ignition circuits are switched on. Steering lock audibly locks. Condition: Radio-operated key is with additional LED Ignition, lights and all electrical...
  • Page 48 A further key attached to rized BMW Motorrad retailer. As motorcycle can be started by the same ring as the radio- the radio-operated keys are part using the emergency key.
  • Page 49 cover with the radio-operated Replace battery of radio- Dispose of the old battery in key. accordance with legal regula- operated key tions. Do not dispose of the Hold emergency key 1 or com- If the radio-operated key fails to pletely drained radio-operated battery in the household waste.

  • Page 50: Multifunction Display

    SETUP Multifunction display displayed and selected per push SETUP menu ( ), while stationary only of a button: Selecting display readings Outside temperature ( Switch on ignition ( 42). with onboard computer Pro TEMP The following information is ad- Engine temperature ( ditionally displayed using the on- GTMP board computer Pro:...
  • Page 51 with onboard computer Pro Stopwatch driving time RDTIME Reset tripmeter Switch on ignition ( 42). Repeat pressing button 1 Repeat pressing button 1 briefly, until the average value briefly, until in the top line of SETUP ENTER to be reset is shown in the the display 2 bottom line of the display 2.
  • Page 52 with preparation for navigation system GPS TM : If a navigation sys- tem is installed: apply GPS time and GPS date ( ) re- spectively do not apply them CLOCK : Setting the clock DATE : Setting the date ECOSFT : Show upshift rec- SETUP Press button 1 briefly to re-...
  • Page 53 SETUP In the menu, select Press and hold button 2, until SETUP CLOCK menu the minutes flash in the bottom item. line of display 3. Increase the flashing value us- ing button 1 respectively de- crease it using button 2. Press and hold button 2, until the minutes stop flashing.
  • Page 54 SETUP BC BASIC Increase the flashing value us- In the individualization menu it is ing button 1 respectively de- selected, the factory set- possible to adjust, which infor- crease it using button 2. ting becomes active again. The mation should be shown in which CUSTOM individualization re- Press and hold button 2, until...
  • Page 55 CONS 2 : The value is not indi- : Average consump- BELOW cated. tion 2 ( CONS C Press button 1 briefly to : Current fuel con- change the adjusted value. sumption ( ØSPEED The following menu items can be : Average speed BELOW selected.

  • Page 56: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    The alarm press and hold button 2. vated. tone type can be adjusted by All adjustments applied until an authorized BMW Motorrad Alarm then will be stored. retailer. The alarm can be set off by: Anti-theft alarm system...
  • Page 57 cator lamp then signals the rea- Customize anti-theft son for the alarm for one minute. alarm system settings The meanings of the flash codes Switch on ignition ( 42). are as follows: Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1 Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2 Flashes 3x: Ignition switched on with unauthorized key Flashes 4x: Alarm system is...

  • Page 58: Emergency On/Off Switch

    : DWA is deactivated. If there are questions whether the headlight Emergency on/off range is correct, consult a specialized workshop, preferably switch (kill switch) an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Headlight range adjustment Engine switched off Operating position Headlight Headlamp range and...

  • Page 59: Lights

    The parking lamps come on au- rized workshop, preferably an tomatically when the ignition is authorized BMW Motorrad re- switched on. tailer. The parking lights are a with LED headlights strain on the battery. Do...

  • Page 60: Turn Indicator

    Immediately after switching off Press button 1 to switch on Press button 1 toward left to the ignition push button 1 to the auxiliary headlights. switch on left-hand turn indica- the left and hold until the park- tor. The indicator lamp for the ing lights come on.

  • Page 61: Hazard Warning Flashers

    ASC setting does not Operating hazard warning button 1 once again. change. flashers ABS warning light lights up. BMW Motorrad Switch on ignition ( 42). Integral ABS Release button 1 within two The hazard warning flash- seconds.

  • Page 62: Gral Abs

    (5 km/h), an ABS error has occurred. Press and hold button 1 until More detailed information the ASC warning lamp's display on the BMW Motorrad Inte- changes. gral ABS braking system can be Press and hold button 1 until found in the section "Technology...

  • Page 63: Riding Mode

    More detailed information vided. Press and hold button 1 until on the BMW Motorrad Au- the ASC warning lamp's display tomatic Stability Control (ASC) with dynamic ESA changes. system can be found in the sec- The suspension settings is ad- tion "Technology in detail".
  • Page 64 (Enduro and Enduro Pro) on dur- ing road operation can result in unstable riding conditions when braking in ABS or accelerating in ASC. This results in a danger of falling. Switch off-road mode (Enduro and Enduro Pro) during off-road riding on only. Press button 1.
  • Page 65 ROAD : When riding on dry tions of the engine character- roads. istics, ABS, ASC and dynamic ESA is maintained, even after with Pro driving modes the ignition is switched off. The following driving modes Switching off TCP/RDC in can also be selected: off-road mode DYNA : When riding dynami-...
  • Page 66 warning is shown in the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes. : the RDC warning symbol is displayed and in addition the tire pressure outside permissi- ble tolerance warning is shown in the Enduro and Enduro Pro riding modes. Install coding plug Press button 1 briefly to re- Dirt and moisture can get with Pro driving modes...

  • Page 67: Cruise Control

    Enduro PRO mode 2 can be selected. The selected riding mode re- mains active even after the ig- nition is switched off. Install rider's seat ( 77). Cruise control with cruise control To do so, press in locking de- Push switch 1 to right. vice 1 and pull off cap.
  • Page 68 Press button 1 forward and The motorcycle decelerates Adjustment range for hold. steplessly. cruise control The motorcycle accelerates If the button 1 is no longer steplessly. pressed, the speed achieved 19...130 mph (30...210 km/h) is maintained and saved. If the button 1 is no longer Indicator lamp for cruise- pressed, the speed achieved control system lights up.

  • Page 69: Spring Preload

    Resuming former cruising preload accordingly when the Indicator lamp for cruise- control system lights up. vehicle is lightly loaded. speed Adjusting spring preload Switching off cruise at rear wheel control Park the motorcycle, ensuring that the support surface is firm and level.

  • Page 70: Damping

    Adjusting damping on rear Adjusting the spring preload Basic setting of spring while the motorcycle is be- wheel preload, rear ing ridden can lead to accidents. Park the motorcycle, ensuring Adjust the spring preload Turn adjuster wheel as far as that the support surface is firm only when the motorcycle is possible in LOW direction,...

  • Page 71: Dynamic Esa, Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Dynamic ESA, with Pro driving modes Basic setting of rear The running gear adjustment as Electronic Suspension wheel rear-wheel damp- well as the number of selectable Adjustment damping variants depend on the with dynamic ESA without dynamic ESA selected riding mode. Damping set by the riding mode can be Turn adjuster wheel as far as Adjustment options...
  • Page 72 The display is automatically The following settings are avail- hidden again after a short time. able: SOFT : Comfortable damping Adjust chassis NORMAL : Normal damping Switch on ignition ( 42). HARD : Sporty, performance- oriented damping with Pro driving modes In the ENDURO and ENDURO PRO modes two adjustments are Press button 1 briefly to...

  • Page 73: Clutch

    Clutch One-up Position 1: smallest distance between handlebar grip and Adjusting clutch lever clutch lever One-up with luggage Adjusting the clutch lever Position 4: largest distance while driving can lead to between handlebar grip and accidents. clutch lever Two-up (with luggage) Only adjust the clutch lever when Brakes the motorcycle is stationary.
  • Page 74 Adjusting footbrake lever Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Turn adjusting wheel 1 into Fold step plate upward up desired position. to detent when riding while seated. The adjustment wheel can be turned more easily if Slide treadplate 1 of footrest you press the handbrake lever sideways to the left to unlock.

  • Page 75: Shifting

    Shifting Check tire pressures against Treadplate (fixing) on data below. gear lever Adjusting shift lever Tire pressure, front 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Tires 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire cold) Check tire pressure Tire pressure, rear Incorrect tire inflation pres- sure results in poorer hand- ing characteristics of the motor- 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (with tire...

  • Page 76: Handlebars

    50 % heating output Consult an authorized work- shop, preferably an authorized 100 % heating output BMW Motorrad retailer, for ad- justment of the handlebars. Heated handlebar grips The 2nd heating level is used for fast heat-up of the grips;...

  • Page 77: Mirrors

    Adjust mirror arm If no further changes are made Slide protective cap over the selected heating level is threaded fastener. adopted as the setting. Windshield To switch off heated grips, press button 1 until heated grip Adjust windshield symbol 2 is no longer shown in the display.

  • Page 78: Rider And Passenger Seats

    Rider and passenger Installing passenger seat seats Remove passenger seat Remove rider's seat ( 77). Firmly press pillion seat 1 downwards. Fit passenger seat centered Passenger seat clicks audibly in rear mounts 1 and in front into place. mount 2. Install rider's seat ( 77).
  • Page 79 Remove rider's seat Install rider's seat In order to remove the front height adjustment 1, press Turn vehicle key 1 counter- Fit front seat 1 into seat locking mechanism 2 down to clockwise and hold while lifting mount 2 on left and right and remove the height adjustment driver's seat 2 in rear area.

  • Page 80: Storage Compartment

    adjustment in orientation 1 (L Storage compartment marking). Opening and locking stow In order to adjust the high seat compartment position, install the front height adjustment in orientation 2 (H marking). In order to adjust the low seat position, swivel rear height ad- justment 1 into position 3 (L marking).

  • Page 81: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....80 Checklist ......82 Starting .

  • Page 82: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized left and right are equal. uations. Remember to take the BMW Motorrad Dealer will be Make sure that weight is uni- limited ground clearance of your happy to advise you and has...
  • Page 83 Maximum speed with with tank rucksack Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Do not run the engine in closed massive-bar tires Observe maximum payload of rooms. tank rucksack and correspond- The maximum speed spec- ing top speed. ified for the motorcycle may Burn hazard be higher than the maximum Payload of tank rucksack...

  • Page 84: Checklist

    Modifications Stop the engine immediately if Firm seating of cases and lug- it misfires gage Modifications of the mo- Use unleaded fuel only torcycle (e.g. engine man- At regular intervals Comply with all specified main- agement system, throttle valves, Engine oil level (every time you tenance intervals.
  • Page 85 Pre-Ride Check authorized service facility, When the ignition is switched on preferably an authorized the instrument cluster performs BMW Motorrad Dealer. a test routine on the warning and indicator lights - this is the "Pre- ABS self-diagnosis Ride-Check." Starting the engine...
  • Page 86 Watch all warning and indicator ASC warning light flashes thorized workshop, preferably lights on the display. slowly. an authorized BMW Motorrad An ABS error is indicated follow- retailer. ing completion of the ABS self- Phase 2 diagnosis routine.

  • Page 87: Breaking In

    Breaking in dure is essential if the tires are to Mileage until running-in achieve maximum grip. Engine check New tires do not provide While running in the motorcy- 311...746 miles full tire traction. Accident cle, vary the throttle opening (500...1200 km) hazards exist in particular on wet and engine-speed range fre- roads and at extreme angles.

  • Page 88: Brakes

    How do you achieve major load change reactions. When changing gear using the shortest stopping BMW Motorrad recommends the Pro Gear-shift Assis- distances? only changing gear using the tance function, the cruise control clutch in such situations. The...

  • Page 89: Parking Your Motorcycle

    If the ground is soft or un- Locking up of the front wheel is must be expected in the follow- even, there is no guaran- prevented by the BMW Motorrad ing situations: tee that the motorcycle will rest Integral ABS.

  • Page 90: Off-Road Riding

    Switch off engine. After driving offroad brake pad wear. If the ground is soft or un- BMW Motorrad recommends Check the brake pad thickness even, there is no guaran- that the following be observed more often and replace the brake...

  • Page 91: Refueling

    Fuel specifications thorized BMW Motorrad re- Recommended fuel qual- For optimal fuel economy, the tailer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, gasoline should be sulfur-free or E10) very low in sulfur content.
  • Page 92 Fuel expands when ex- When refueling after run- posed to heat. When the ning on reserve, make sure tank is overfilled, fuel can escape that you top up the tank to a and get onto the road. This re- level above reserve, as other- sults in a danger of falling.
  • Page 93 Press fuel tank cap down firmly Place motorcycle on center Slowly pull lug 1 upward a to close. stand, ensuring that it is resting second time. on a firm and level support sur- Remove key and close protec- Fuel filler cap unlocked. face.

  • Page 94: Fastening Motorcycle For Trans

    the engine dies off due to lack of fuel. Usable fuel quantity Approx. 7.9 gal (Approx. 30 l) Reserve fuel quantity Do not fill the tank past the When jacking up the vehi- Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) bottom edge of the filler neck. cle it can tip away to the Press fuel filler cap of fuel tank side and fall over.
  • Page 95 Fasten rear straps on both Components can be dam- sides to the passenger foot- aged. pegs and then tighten them. Do not squeeze components Tension all straps evenly; the such as brake lines or wiring vehicle should be pulled down harnesses.

  • Page 97: Technology In

    Integral ABS ......98 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....101 Tire Pressure Control TCP/...

  • Page 98: Riding Mode

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

  • Page 99: Gearshift Assistant

    In the ENDURO and ENDURO Benefits First the desired riding mode is PRO modes, damping variants preselected. The switchover 70-80 % of all gear changes HARD and SOFT can be se- does not take place until the can be performed without us- lected.

  • Page 100: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad

    The footbrake lever acts only on should remain constant both prior the rear brake. to and during execution of shifts The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Upshifts using the Pro Gear Shift Assis- adapts the braking force distribu- The Pro Gear Shift Assistant tant.
  • Page 101 This enables optimum brake pressure. and rapid deceleration it is possi- the wheels to continue to turn ble that the BMW Motorrad Inte- and maintains driving stability re- gral ABS will not prevent the rear gardless of the road surface con- wheel from lifting off the ground.
  • Page 102 ABS? also lead to a fault code: But remember: the potentially The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Heating up on the main or aux- shorter braking distances which ensures driving stability on any iliary stand at idle or with gear...

  • Page 103: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

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

  • Page 104: Tire Pressure Control Tcp

    A sensor is located in each tire, wheel touches the ground again. (wheelie) for a longer period which measures the air temper- In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- with ASC deactivated ature and the inflation pressure ommends turning back the throt-...
  • Page 105 no sensors, then a fault code is The tire inflation pressures are Example: According to the output. shown temperature-compen- Rider's Manual, the tire inflation sated in the multifunction display; pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar), Tire inflation pressure they refer to a tire temperature however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is ranges...

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....106 Onboard tool kit ....106 Engine oil .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    Topping up engine oil Open-ended wrench obtained on DVD through your 108). Wrench size: 14 authorized BMW Motorrad re- Adjust mirror arm tailer. 75). Special tools and thorough spe- Torx wrench T30 cialized knowledge are required Lower gear lever adjust- to carry out some of the work.

  • Page 109: Engine Oil

    For more extensive service op- engine oil level is correct, only erations (such as wheel removal check the oil level with the en- and installation), BMW Motorrad gine at operating temperature. has put together a service tool kit Switch off engine at operating matched to your motorcycle.

  • Page 110: Brake System

    Add engine oil up to specified Have the brakes checked at an level. authorized workshop, preferably Engine oil, quantity for an authorized BMW Motorrad topping up retailer. max 1 quarts (max 0.95 l) (Dif- ference between MIN and Wipe area around oil fill loca- MAX) tion to clean it.
  • Page 111 Park the motorcycle, ensuring Have the brake pads replaced that the support surface is firm and level. at an authorized service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad thickness Front brake-pad wear Park the motorcycle, ensuring limit that the support surface is firm and level.
  • Page 112 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facil- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Check front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Conduct a visual inspection of...
  • Page 113 MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal, motorcycle standing up- right) If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 114: Coolant

    If brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect corrected as Read off coolant level on ex- soon as possible by an autho- pansion tank 1. rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 115: Clutch

    Remove screw 1 and remove Pull back the clutch lever. cover 2. 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 retailer.

  • Page 116: Wheel Rims And Tires

    For every size of tire, Have tires replaced even be- ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad has tested and fore the minimum tread depth BMW Motorrad retailer. approved certain makes as is reached.
  • Page 117 (TPC/RDC) The wheel sizes play a major role is not damaged. Inform the in the ABS and ASC chassis BMW Motorrad retailer or the control systems. Especially the authorized workshop of the TPC/ diameter and width of the wheels RDC sensor.
  • Page 118 Raise front of motorcy- Remove securing screws 4 of cle, preferably using a left and right brake calipers. BMW Motorrad front wheel stand, continuing until the wheel rotates freely. Remove screw 1. Mounting front wheel stand Remove left axle clamping 120).
  • Page 119 Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove spacer bushing 1 from the wheel hub. Installing front wheel Pull quick-release axle 1 out...
  • Page 120 tion arrows on the tires or on the rim. Roll front wheel into front suspension. Install screw 1 with specified Tighten the right-hand axle torque. Brace quick-release clamping screw 1 with the axle on the right side at the specified torque. same time.
  • Page 121 Engage the brakes repeatedly, Do not touch hot parts of the continuing until the brake pads exhaust system. seat against the rotors. Let rear muffler cool down. Locate wheel speed sensor lead in the retaining clips 1 and 2. Insert wheel speed sensor in bore and install screw 3.

  • Page 122: Front Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad used with cast wheels and retailer. wire wheels vary. Mixing up sets The BMW Motorrad front of lug bolts or using the wrong wheel stand is not designed Place rear wheel on rear wheel lug bolts would mean that the for holding motorcycles without a support.
  • Page 123 Use basic stand with front wheel mount. The base stand and its accessories are avail- able through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Align two mounts 2 so that If the motorcycle is resting front suspension rests securely on the center stand: The on them.

  • Page 124: Bulbs

    Bulbs Replacing bulbs for dipped and main-beam headlights The alignment of connec- tor, spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the following illustrations. Remove cover 1 by turning it Remove spring strap 1 from Make sure ground is level and counterclockwise to replace detent and fold to side.
  • Page 125 Insert spring clip 1 into catch. Bulb for high-beam headlight with LED headlights To avoid contamination of the glass of the new bulb, only hold the bulb by its metal cap. Remove cover panel 1 by turn- ing counterclockwise. Insert plug 1. Position cover panel and install it by turning clockwise.
  • Page 126 Replacing bulb for front and rear turn indicator Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 in bulb socket. socket. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light Remove screw 1.
  • Page 127 Replace defective bulb. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Pull glass on screw connection Locate lens in mirror housing To protect the bulb glass from side out of mirror housing.

  • Page 128: Air Filter

    LEDs. Please contact a specialist Please contact a specialized service facility for this pur- workshop, preferably an autho- pose, preferably an authorized rized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing the LED Air filter headlight Remove screws 1. Replacing air cleaner...

  • Page 129: Jump-Starting

    A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidentally brought into contact with the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. Jump-starting with a donor- Attach air cleaner housing Install screws 1, 2 and 3.

  • Page 130: Battery

    Battery negative terminal 3 of the dis- charged battery. Maintenance instructions Run engine of donor vehicle Correct battery maintenance during jump-starting procedure. combined with proper charging Start engine of the vehicle with and storage procedures extends discharged battery in usual the battery's service life, and is way;...
  • Page 131 The motorcycle's onboard battery. ignition, the battery is completely electronics know when the discharged (battery voltage be- BMW Motorrad has devel- battery is fully charged. The low 9 V). Attempts to recharge oped a trickle-charger spe- onboard socket is switched off...
  • Page 132 Charging disconnected Removing and installing battery battery Charge battery using a suitable charger. Comply with operating instruc- tions of charger. Once battery is fully charged, disconnect charger's terminal clips from battery terminals. Remove negative battery ca- In the case of longer peri- ble 1 and rubber strap 2.
  • Page 133 Slightly lift and remove battery from holder until positive termi- nal becomes accessible. Install positive cable 1. Fasten negative battery ca- ble 1. Slide battery into holder. Fasten battery with rubber strap 2. Remove positive cable 1. If the 12 V battery is in- stalled incorrectly, or if the terminals are interchanged (dur- ing jump-starting, etc.), the fuse...

  • Page 134: Fuses

    Fuses If the fuses blow frequently, have the electrical system Replace fuses checked by an authorized spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install connector 1. Install rider's seat ( 77). Fuse assignment Install screw 1. Setting the clock ( 50).
  • Page 135 7.5 A Multifunction switch, left Tire Pressure Control (TCP/RDC) Fuse for alternator regulator 50 A Alternator regulator...

  • Page 137: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....136 Onboard power sockets ... 136 Navigation system ....137 Case .

  • Page 138: General Instructions

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

  • Page 139: Navigation System

    Press in locking device 3. ignition key can be removed. The navigation preparation Mount Cradle is unlocked and is suitable for the cover 4 can be removed with BMW Motorrad Navigator IV and a rotating movement toward the BMW Motorrad Navigator V. front.
  • Page 140 BMW Motorrad com- munication system is supported. A software update may be re- quired for the BMW Motorrad communication system. In this case, please contact your autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Mount cover 1 in lower area...
  • Page 141 Compass page My motorcycle page Turning increases or reduces The Multi-Controller is operated Long actuation of the Multi-Con- volume of a BMW Motorrad using six motions: troller corresponds to the activa- communication system con- Turning up and down. tion of certain functions on the nected via Bluetooth.
  • Page 142 (only displayed if route is pro- Turning increases or reduces vided with way points). If a BMW Motorrad com- volume of a BMW Motorrad munication system is con- communication system con- My Motorcycle nected, an acoustic signal is also nected via Bluetooth.
  • Page 143 Security settings the motorcycle while switched Special functions on, a security prompt asking for The BMW Motorrad Navigator V Due to integration of the the PIN to be entered is issued. can be secured against unau- BMW Motorrad Navigator, there...

  • Page 144: Case

    Case Closing case with aluminum case Open case Detach lid retaining cable 1. Close case lid. Close case lid. Open second latch of case lid. Position locking claw 1 on lid. Remove case lid. Press lock housing 2 down- ward while making sure that Turn key 1 counterclockwise.

  • Page 145: Topcase

    Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. Pull locking claw 3 to side while holding case in place. Pull case forward as far as pos- sible and remove to side. Mount case Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Position locking claw 1 on case carrier while holding case in Close case lid.
  • Page 146 Opening topcase Close topcase Remove topcase Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Close topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Press lock housing 2 down- Press lock housing 2 upward Position locking claw 1 on lid. ward to release locking claw 3. to release locking claw 3. Press lock housing 2 down- Pull locking claw 3 toward rear ward while making sure that...
  • Page 147 Mounting topcase Position locking claw 1 on top- case carrier. Position topcase on topcase Press lock housing 2 upward rack and slide forward so that while making sure that claw tabs on topcase rack 1 engage grips around carrier. with lugs on topcase 2. To lock lock, turn key clock- wise and remove.

  • Page 149: Care

    Care Care products ..... 148 Washing your motorcycle ..148 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 150: Care Products

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

  • Page 151: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    Cleaning sensitive Soften stubborn dirt and Cooling fins can be bent dead insects by covering easily. motorcycle parts the affected areas with a wet When cleaning the radiator, en- Plastics cloth. sure that the fins are not bent. If plastic parts are cleaned Clean with water and Rubber parts using unsuitable cleaning...

  • Page 152: Storing The Motorcycle

    Then add To preserve the finish of your a protective wax coating to the vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- paint at these locations. mends BMW Car Wax or agents that contain carnauba or syn- Storing the motorcycle thetic waxes.

  • Page 153: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 152 Weights ......166 Threaded fasteners .

  • Page 154: 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) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 155: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated or medium- strength screw lock...
  • Page 156 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (locknut) on adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (handlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tighten on block in front (in the direc- tion of travel)

  • Page 157: Engine

    Engine Engine number location Lower right of engine block beneath the starter Engine type 122EN Engine design Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two spur gear-driven overhead camshafts and one counterbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 158: Fuel

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

  • Page 159: Engine Oil

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

  • Page 160: Clutch

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

  • Page 161: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.91 (32:11 teeth) Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and frame...

  • Page 162: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with dynamic ESA Central spring strut with coil spring and expan- sion tank, electrically adjustable rebound-stage and compression damping, electrically adjustable spring preload...

  • Page 163: Wheels And Tires

    Approx. 0.04 in (Approx. 1 mm), at piston Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design...

  • Page 164: Electrical System

    Permissible rear wheel load max 677 lbs (max 307 kg) Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets max 5 A, all onboard sockets together Fuse carrier 1 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm...
  • Page 165 Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlights Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with LED headlights Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W with LED headlights Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front...

  • Page 166: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube frame with partially self-supporting drive unit, steel-tube rear frame Location of type plate Frame at front right (next to spring strut) Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head Alarm system with anti-theft alarm Activation time Approx.

  • Page 167: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 88.8 in (2255 mm), above luggage rack Motorcycle height 57.1 in (1450 mm), windshield in highest position with lowering 55.5 in (1410 mm), windshield in highest position Motorcycle width 37.5 in (952 mm), across mirrors 38.6 in (980 mm), across hand protectors Rider's seat height 35...35.8 in (890...910 mm), without rider at un- laden weight...

  • Page 168: Weights

    with lowering 72.8...74.4 in (1850...1890 mm), without rider at unladen weight with lowering 71.7...73.2 in (1820...1860 mm), without rider at unladen weight with black seat Weights Unladen weight 573 lbs (260 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, fuel tank 90 % full, without OE Permissible gross weight 1058 lbs (480 kg) Maximum payload...

  • Page 169: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 168 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 169 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......169 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 170: Defects

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

  • Page 171: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Mobility BMW Motorrad Service by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Services With its worldwide dealer network, BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new...
  • Page 172 The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your BMW Motorrad retailer confirms that the service has been per- formed and enters the date for the next service.

  • Page 173: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 174 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 175 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 176 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...
  • Page 177 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading...

  • Page 178: 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 179 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 181: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......180...
  • Page 182 Certifications BMW Keyless Ride ID Device Canada: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,...
  • Page 183 Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards: 1.
  • Page 184 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 185: Index

    Average values Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting brake lever, 71 Resetting, 49 Checking operation, 108 Control, 15 Safety instructions, 86 Operating, 59 Battery Technical data, 160 Charging connected Self-diagnosis, 83 Breaking in, 85 battery, 129 Technology in detail, 98 Bulbs Charging disconnected Warning indicators, 33...
  • Page 186 Warning for engine oil level, 36 Case Indicator light, 17 Equipment, 7 Operating, 142 Technical data, 164 Checklist, 82 Control, 15 Clock Operating, 69 Adjusting, 50 Electrical system Technical data, 162 Clutch Adjusting handlebar lever, 71 Emergency on/off switch (kill Frame Technical data, 164 Checking operation, 113...
  • Page 187 Instrument cluster Operating headlight flasher, 57 Handlebars Ambient light photosensor, 17 Operating high-beam Adjusting, 74 Overview, 17 headlight, 57 Hazard warning flashers Parking lamps, 57 Control, 15, 16 Parking light, 57 Jump-start, 127 Operating, 59 Lowered suspension Headlight Limitations, 80 Headlamp range, 56 Keyless Ride Luggage...
  • Page 188 Multifunction display, 17 Outside temperature Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 159 Control, 15 Display, 37 Refueling, 89, 91 Operating, 48 Overview of warning Remote control indicators, 24 Overview, 21 Replacing battery, 47 Overviews Selecting display readings, 48 Rider's Manual (US Model) Instrument cluster, 17 Multifunction switch Position on vehicle, 14...
  • Page 189 Shift lever Clutch, 158 Technical data, 161 Adjusting, 73 Dimensions, 165 Top speed, 81 Shifting gears Electrical system, 162 Topcase Upshift recommendation, 39 Operating, 143 Engine, 155 Spark plugs Torques, 153 Engine oil, 157 Technical data, 162 Transmission Frame, 164 Speedometer, 17 Technical data, 158 Fuel, 156...
  • Page 190 Coolant temperature, 29 Windshield Adjusting, 75 Display, 23 Adjustment element, 13 Electronic engine management, 29 Engine management system, 35 Engine oil level, 36 Fuel reserve, 35 Immobilizer, 28 Outside temperature warning, 28 Overview, 20, 22 Tire Pressure Monitor, 31 Weights Load capacity table, 14 Technical data, 166 Wheels...
  • Page 192 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2014 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 193 If the engine should for example be operated with 91 RON in countries with lower fuel quality, the motorcycle must be respectively programmed first by your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)

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