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MOTORRAD
RIDER'S MANUAL
(US MODEL)
R nineT
MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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  • Page 1 MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL (US MODEL) R nineT MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data Model Vehicle identification number Color number First registration License plate Retailer data Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Phone number Retailer's address/Phone (company stamp)
  • Page 3 YOUR BMW. We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle and welcome you to the family of BMW riders. Familiarize your- self with your new vehicle so that you can ride safely and confi- dently in all traffic situations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL INSTRUC- OPERATION TIONS Ignition switch/steer- Quick & easy reference ing lock Abbreviations and sym- Emergency-off switch Lights bols Hazard warning lights Equipment Turn indicators Technical data Display Timeliness of the status Settings in the instru- of this manual ment cluster Additional sources of Anti-theft alarm sys- information...
  • Page 5 Parking your motorcy- Fuses Diagnostic socket Refueling Securing motorcycle ACCESSORIES for transportation General notes USB charging socket TECHNOLOGY IN Luggage DETAIL Passenger frame Hump cover General notes Optional accessories Anti-lock braking sys- tem (ABS) Dynamic Brake Con- CARE trol Care products Traction control Washing your motor- (ASC/DTC)
  • Page 6 Brakes Wheels and tires Electrical system Dimensions Weights Performance data SERVICE Reporting safety de- fects BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad Elec- tronic service history (eSH) BMW Motorrad Mo- bility Services Maintenance work Maintenance sched- Maintenance confir- mations Service confirmations APPENDIX...
  • Page 8 GENERAL IN- STRUCTIONS...
  • Page 9 QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA TIMELINESS OF THE STATUS OF THIS MANUAL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING PERMITS DATA MEMORY...

  • Page 10: Abbreviations And Sym

    WARNING Hazard with moderate risk. Failure to avoid this hazard can result in Optional equipment. death or serious injury. BMW Motorrad op- DANGER Hazard with tional equipment is high risk. Failure to avoid already completely in- this hazard results in death or stalled during motor- serious injury.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    (OE) tion documents or requested offered by BMW and selected from your BMW Motorrad re- optional accessories (OA). This tailer or other qualified service explains why the manual may partner or specialist workshop.

  • Page 12: Timeliness Of The Status

    INFORMATION driver assistance systems. Con- BMW Motorrad retailer trol units also make comfort Your BMW Motorrad retailer is and infotainment functions pos- always happy to answer any of sible. your questions. Information about the stored...
  • Page 13 The vehicle owner can have sonal data. a BMW Motorrad retailer or Vehicle users have the right to other qualified service partner obtain comprehensive informa- or specialist workshop read out...
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS dition, component load, events Legal requirements for the or faults stored temporarily or disclosure of data permanently. The vehicle manufacture is re- This information generally doc- quired by the law applicable in uments the condition of a com- this context to provide authori- ponent, module, system or the ties with the data stored by the...
  • Page 15 Data input and data transfer tification number. in the vehicle The information can be read General information out by a BMW Motorrad re- Depending on the equipment, tailer or other qualified service comfort settings and individual- partner or specialist workshop.
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS saved in the vehicle, it can be system of the mobile end de- deleted at any time. vice. This data is transmitted to third Services parties only upon personal re- General information quest as part of the use of on- If the vehicle has a mobile line services.
  • Page 17 tems which are intended for this purpose. Any collection, processing and use of personal data that goes beyond the provision of ser- vices take place only as per- mitted by law, on the basis of a contractual agreement or as a result of consent.

  • Page 18: Overviews

    OVERVIEWS...
  • Page 19 OVERALL VIEW, LEFT SIDE OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 20: Overall View, Left Side

    OVERVIEWS OVERALL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Adjusting damping on front wheel ( Checking the clutch func- tion ( 118) Fuel filler opening ( Correct loading ( 139) Adjusting damping at the rear wheel ( USB charging socket 138) Checking the engine oil level ( 112) Type plate (on the steer-...

  • Page 21: Overall View, Right Side

    OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Checking the front brake fluid level ( 116) Topping up the engine oil 113) Vehicle identification num- ber (front right, at the bot- tom of the rear frame) Checking the rear brake fluid level ( 117) Adjusting spring preload Removing the passenger seat (...

  • Page 22: Underneath The Seat

    OVERVIEWS UNDERNEATH THE SEAT Loosening the diagnostic socket ( 135) Onboard vehicle tool kit 111) Payload table Fuse box ( 133) Jump-start terminal 130)

  • Page 23: Multifunction Switch, Left

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT High beams and headlight flasher ( Adaptive cruise control Hazard warning flasher Traction control (ASC/ DTC) ( Turn indicators ( Horn Rocker button MENU...

  • Page 24: Multifunction Switch, Right

    OVERVIEWS MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT Operating heated grips Select riding mode Emergency-off switch Starter button (...

  • Page 25: Instrument Cluster

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Speedometer Indicator and warning lights ( Photodiode for brightness control in the multifunction display with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA LED ( Tachometer Multifunction displays...

  • Page 26: Instrument Cluster

    OVERVIEWS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Speedometer Indicator and warning lights ( Photodiode for brightness control in the multifunction display with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA LED ( Tachometer Multifunction displays...

  • Page 28: Displays

    DISPLAYS...
  • Page 29 INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAYS INDICATOR LIGHTS SERVICE DISPLAY...
  • Page 30 DISPLAYS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS High-beam headlight indi- cator light ( General warning light Display in combination with warning symbols in the multifunction display Neutral indicator light ASC/DTC indicator and warning light ( Turn signal indicator light ABS indicator and warning light...

  • Page 31: Indicator And Warning Lights

    INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS High-beam headlight indi- cator light ( General warning light Display in combination with warning symbols in the multifunction display Neutral indicator light ASC/DTC indicator and warning light ( Turn signal indicator light ABS indicator and warning light...

  • Page 32: Multifunction Displays

    DISPLAYS MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAYS Select riding mode Onboard computer Selecting displays in the speedometer ( Unit of the selected display Status Warning symbol ( Onboard computer Selecting displays in the rotational-speed sensor Unit of the selected display Gear indicator Value...

  • Page 33: Indicator Lights

    INDICATOR LIGHTS Layout Warnings are displayed by means of the corresponding warning lights. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appro- priate warning lights appear. Warnings are displayed in al- ternation with warning symbols associated with them. You will find an overview of the potential warnings on the following pages.
  • Page 34 DISPLAYS Overview of warning indicators Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up. is displayed. Electronic immo- bilizer is active lights up. is displayed. Engine in emer- gency-operation mode ( is displayed. Engine warning flashes. is displayed. flashes. Severe drive mal- function ( lights up.
  • Page 35 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up. ASC/DTC switched off lights up. ASC/DTC fault is displayed. Anti-theft alarm system battery discharged lights up. and distance Fuel down to re- recorder serve ( KM R are displayed. MI R is displayed.
  • Page 36 Have defective ignition keys BMW Motorrad retailer. replaced, preferably by an au- Engine warning thorized BMW Motorrad re- flashes. tailer. Engine in emergency- is displayed. operation mode lights up.
  • Page 37 BMW Motorrad Retailer. electrical consumers. Continued driving is possi- Possible cause: ble, however it is not recom- Too many electrical consumers mended.
  • Page 38 Safety risk ity, preferably an authorized Replace defective light BMW Motorrad Retailer. sources as quickly as Outside temperature warning possible. For details please is displayed. contact a specialist service...
  • Page 39 Ride off slowly. It must be at a specialist workshop, noted that the ASC/DTC func- tion and the dynamic engine preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. brake control are not available until the self-diagnosis has ASC/DTC intervention been completed. flashes rapidly.
  • Page 40 You may continue riding. Contact a specialist work- Note that the ASC/DTC shop, preferably an authorized function and the dynamic BMW Motorrad retailer. engine brake control are Fuel reserve not available at all or are The fuel quantity in the fuel restricted.
  • Page 41 Fuel down to reserve Have service performed reg- lights up. ularly by a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorized and distance recorder BMW Motorrad retailer. The operating safety and road are dis- KM R MI R safety of the vehicle remains played.

  • Page 42: Service Display

    DISPLAYS If the service display SERVICE DISPLAY appears more than one month before the service date, the date stored in the instrument cluster must be set. This situation may occur if the battery is disconnected from the vehicle. If service is due within a month, the icon for service 3 and the service due date 1 are displayed.

  • Page 44: Operation

    OPERATION...
  • Page 45 IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH LIGHTS HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS TURN INDICATORS DISPLAY SETTINGS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (DWA) TRACTION CONTROL (ASC/DTC) RIDING MODE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL HEATED GRIPS RIDER SEAT AND PASSENGER SEAT...

  • Page 46: Ignition Switch/Steer

    OPERATION IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK Ignition keys You are provided with 2 ig- nition keys and one key for removing the passenger seat 61). Should you lose your keys, re- fer to the notes regarding the Turn the ignition key to posi- electronic immobilizer (EWS) tion 1 while moving the han- 41).
  • Page 47 If you lose an ignition key, you Turn the ignition key to posi- can have it disabled by your tion 1. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Light switched off. tailer. Steering lock is not locked. For this purpose, you should...

  • Page 48: Emergency-Off Switch

    OPERATION EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH Engine is switched off Operating position Emergency-off switch The engine can only be started in the operating WARNING position. Operation of the emergency LIGHTS ON/OFF switch when riding Switch on low-beam headlight Danger of falling due to Switching on the ignition blocking of rear wheel 40).
  • Page 49 Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely nec- essary. Immediately after turning off High beams and headlight the ignition, pull switch 1 flasher...

  • Page 50: Hazard Warning Lights

    OPERATION to the left and hold it until the parking lights turn on. Switch ignition on and then off again to switch off the parking lights. HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS Operating the hazard warning lights Press button 1 to switch on The hazard warning flash- the hazard warning lights.
  • Page 51 Move button 1 to the center position to switch off the turn indicators. Comfort turn indicators When button 1 is pushed to the right or left, the turn indi- cators automatically turn off under the following conditions: Speed is under 18 mph (30 km/h): after distance of 165 ft (50 m) is covered.

  • Page 52: Display

    OPERATION DISPLAY Selecting displays in the speedometer WARNING Distraction from traffic con- ditions and loss of control Risk of accident through the use of integrated information systems and communication devices during the journey Operate these systems or devices only if the traffic situation allows.
  • Page 53 Switching on the ignition 40). The onboard computer is dis- played. Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until desired value is displayed. Possible displays: Total distance covered: Trip distance 1: MI 1 Automatic trip distance: is automatically reset MI A if at least 6 hours have passed since the ignition was switched off and the date has changed.
  • Page 54 OPERATION Selecting displays in the rotational-speed sensor Switching on the ignition 40). The onboard computer is dis- played. Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until desired value is displayed. Possible displays: Engine temperature: bar display Average speed: ØMPH Vehicle voltage: Average fuel consumption: ØMPG Current fuel consumption: , during vehicle standstill:...
  • Page 55 Resetting the trip recorder Switching on the ignition 40). Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until the trip recorder to be reset 2 is displayed. Press and hold button 1 until trip recorder 2 is reset. Resetting average values Switching on the ignition 40).

  • Page 56: Settings In The Instru- Ment Cluster

    OPERATION Exit the menu SETUP SETTINGS IN THE INSTRU- SETUP EXIT MENT CLUSTER Adjusting the display Select SETUP brightness Requirement Switching on the ignition The vehicle is at a standstill. 40). Select SETUP ( 50). Briefly press button 1 repeat- edly until SETUP ENTER Repeatedly short-press but-...
  • Page 57 Repeatedly short-press but- Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until is dis- ton 1 until is dis- SET CLOCK SET DATE played. played. Press and hold button 2 until Press and hold button 2 until hours 3 flash. day 4 flashes. Briefly press button 1 to in- Briefly press button 1 to in- crement hours.
  • Page 58 OPERATION Briefly press button 1 to in- Briefly press button 1 repeat- crement year 5. edly until SET UNIT ENTER Briefly press button 2 to displayed. decrement year 5. Press and hold button 2 to Press and hold button 2 until activate SET UNIT year no longer flashes.
  • Page 59 The display SET UNIT EXIT will be shown. Press and hold button 2 to exit SET UNIT is displayed. SETUP RESET Resetting SETUP Turn on the ignition. Select SETUP ( 50). Briefly press button 2 until each desired unit 3 is set. If you want to complete the configuration, press button 1 repeatedly until...

  • Page 60: Anti-Theft Alarm System (Dwa)

    OPERATION ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (DWA) with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Activating the DWA Switching on the ignition 40). Setting the DWA ( 55). Switch off the ignition. Press and hold button 1. If the DWA is activated, the is displayed. SETUP ENTER Settings have been saved.
  • Page 61 DWA alarm, an alarm tone sounds and the indicators flash. The type of alarm sound can be set by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. If a DWA alarm was activated while the motorcycle was unat- tended, the driver is notified...

  • Page 62: Traction Control

    OPERATION Switching on the ASC/DTC TRACTION CONTROL (ASC/ function DTC) Switching off the ASC/DTC function Switching on the ignition 40). The ASC/DTC function can also be deactivated while you are riding. Press and hold button 1 until the ASC/DTC indicator and warning light 2 changes its display behavior.

  • Page 63: Riding Mode

    Chapter "Technology in detail" ( 101). RIDING MODE Use of the riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed riding scenarios for your mo- torcycle from which you can select the one matching your Press button 1. situation: The current riding mode 2 is Standard displayed.

  • Page 64: Adaptive Cruise Control

    OPERATION with speed control Storing speed Additionally, for vehicles with adaptive cruise control: Adaptive cruise control is deactivated. The riding mode that is set and its corresponding ad- justments of engine char- acteristics and ABS control and ASC/DTC control are re- Briefly push button 1 forward.
  • Page 65 Press button 1 forward and During ASC/DTC interven- hold. tions, the adaptive cruise The speed increases step- control is automatically deacti- lessly. vated for safety reasons. If button 1 is no longer Icon for adaptive cruise con- pressed, the speed reached is trol disappears.

  • Page 66: Heated Grips

    OPERATION Switching off the adaptive cruise control Press button 1 repeatedly un- til desired heating level 2 is Push switch 1 to the left. displayed. The following settings are avail- The system is switched off. Button 2 is locked. able: Heating off HEATED GRIPS with heated grips...

  • Page 67: Rider Seat And Passen

    Removing passenger seat RIDER SEAT AND PASSEN- GER SEAT Removing the rider's seat Removing passenger seat 61). Remove the screw 1 with the motorcycle seat key 2. Pull grab strap 3 in direction of rider's seat and remove passenger seat 4 toward rear. Pull locking mechanism 1 up- Installing the passenger seat wards.

  • Page 68: Setting

    SETTING...
  • Page 69 MIRRORS HEADLIGHT CLUTCH BRAKE SPRING PRELOAD DAMPING FOOTREST SYSTEM...

  • Page 70: Mirrors

    SETTING Move mirror body into de- MIRRORS sired position by twisting it. Adjusting mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Move mirror into desired po- Slide protective cap up over sition by twisting. screw connection on mirror with Option 719 Milled Parts arm. Set Classic II Loosen nut 1 with tool from on-board toolkit.

  • Page 71: Headlight

    If there are doubts as ting readjusted by a specialist to the correct headlight workshop, preferably an au- range, have the adjustment thorized BMW Motorrad re- checked by a specialized work- tailer. shop, preferably by an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 72: Clutch

    SETTING From position 1: Smallest dis- CLUTCH tance between handlebar grip Adjusting the clutch lever and clutch lever To position 5: Largest dis- WARNING tance between handlebar grip and clutch lever Modified position of the clutch fluid reservoir with Option 719 Milled Parts Air in the clutch system Set Classic II Do not twist the handlebar...

  • Page 73: Brake

    Adjustment options: BRAKE From position 1: Smallest dis- Adjusting the brake lever tance between handlebar grip and brake lever WARNING To position 5: Greatest dis- tance between handlebar grip Modified position of the and brake lever brake fluid reservoir Air in the brake system with Option 719 Milled Parts Do not twist the handlebar Set Classic II...

  • Page 74: Spring Preload

    SETTING distance D between points 1 SPRING PRELOAD and 2 again and calculate Adjustment to front wheel the difference (compression) The spring preload on the front between the measured values. wheel must be adapted to the Adjustment of spring weight of the rider. Higher preload dependent on weight requires a higher spring loading...
  • Page 75 in direction A using the on- board vehicle tool kit. To increase the compression (reduce the spring preload), turn the adjustment screws 2 in direction B using a tool from the onboard vehicle tool kit. Make sure that the same val- ues are set on the left and right.

  • Page 76: Damping

    SETTING DAMPING Setting Damping must be adjusted to the road condition and the spring preload. A rough road requires softer damping than a smooth road. An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a To increase damping: Turn reduction in spring preload adjustment screw with tool requires softer damping.
  • Page 77 Adjusting the rebound-stage Rebound stage, basic damping on front wheel setting, front Position 1 (comfortable setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 3 (standard setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 7 (sport-oriented setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Adjust rebound-stage damp- Factory settings at front...

  • Page 78: Footrest System

    SETTING To increase damping, turn the adjusting screw 1 clockwise. CAUTION To reduce damping, turn the Adjusting the spring strut adjusting screw 1 counter- damping when the silencer clockwise. is hot A recommendation on the Burn hazard chassis calibration is pro- Allow the muffler to cool vided in the "Technical Data"...
  • Page 79 The rotor is adjusted in the same way on the left and right. The position of the rotor must have the same setting on the right and left. Install the rotor 1 in the de- sired position and tighten the screw 2.
  • Page 80 SETTING Remove screw 1 and bolt 2. When ultimately installed on Fold the footrest body 3 in the rotor 2, the opening ar- direction of arrow. row of the footrest joint 1 The spring is relaxed. must point upward or slightly Disengage spring 4 from to the rear and upward.
  • Page 81 justed by turning it to differ- ent positions. Remove screw 2. Install bolt 1 with flattened head 2 flush to the footrest joint and footrest body 3. Install screw 4. Clean the thread. Remove and install the Turn the foot plate 1 to the footrest body on the side of desired position.
  • Page 82 SETTING justed by turning it to differ- ent positions. Remove screw 2. Clean the thread. Turn the foot plate 1 to the desired position. Install the new screw 2. Foot piece on gearshift lever Thread-locking compound: micro-encapsulated 7 lb/ft (10 Nm)
  • Page 84 RIDING...
  • Page 85 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGULAR CHECK STARTING BREAKING IN BRAKES PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE REFUELING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...

  • Page 86: Safety Instructions

    This applies even to short loading information. journeys, and to every season of the year. Your authorized Adjust spring preload, BMW Motorrad retailer will be suspension damping rate happy to advise you and has settings and tire inflation the correct clothing for every pressures for the current purpose.
  • Page 87 Speed If you ride at high speed, al- WARNING ways bear in mind that various Inhalation of vapors that are boundary conditions can ad- harmful to health versely affect the handling of Damage to health your motorcycle, e.g.: Do not inhale vapors from Incorrect adjustment of the operating fluids and plastics.

  • Page 88: Regular Check

    RIDING Use unleaded fuel only. Modifications Comply with all specified maintenance intervals. ATTENTION Modifications to the motor- ATTENTION cycle (e.g. engine control unit, throttle valves, clutch) Unburned fuel in the cat- Damage to the affected parts, alytic converter failure of safety-relevant func- Damage to catalytic converter tions, expiration of warranty Note the points listed for...

  • Page 89: Starting

    Checking the rear brake pad thickness ( 115). Checking the front brake fluid level ( 116). Checking the rear brake fluid level ( 117). STARTING Starting the engine Press starter button 1. Switching on the ignition 40). The starting procedure is ABS self-diagnosis is per- automatically canceled if formed.
  • Page 90 All segments are displayed in The self-diagnosis routine the displays 1. is determining whether At the same time, all indica- BMW Motorrad ABS is ready tor and warning lights 3 are for operation. The self- switched on. diagnosis starts automatically Phase 2 when you start the ignition.
  • Page 91 The self-diagnosis rou- 3 mph (min 5 km/h)) tine checks whether the If an ASC error is displayed af- BMW Motorrad ASC is ter the ASC self-diagnosis is ready for operation. The completed: self-diagnosis routine runs...

  • Page 92: Breaking In

    The self-diagnosis routine function has not been is determining whether completed. (To check wheel BMW Motorrad DTC is ready speed sensors, motorcycle for operation. The self-diagno- must reach a minimum speed sis runs automatically when you with engine running: min switch on the ignition.

  • Page 93: Brakes

    if the tires are to achieve maxi- Engine run-in speed mum grip. <5000 min (Mileage WARNING 0...621 miles (0...1000 km)) Loss of adhesion of new Observe mileage, after which tires on wet roads and at the running-in check should extreme angles be performed.
  • Page 94 Locking up of the front wheel Apply the front and rear is prevented by BMW Motorrad wheel brake and use the ABS. engine brake. WARNING Wet, soiled brakes...

  • Page 95: Parking Your Motorcycle

    misjudgments or riding errors. In extreme cases this my result WARNING in a fall. Poorer braking action due to Use on public roads moisture and dirt ABS Pro and Dynamic Brake Accident hazard Control help make riding your Brake until brakes are dry or motorcycle on public roads clean;...

  • Page 96: Refueling

    1st refueling with low-quality fu- gear. els or during longer periods of downtime. Your authorized REFUELING BMW Motorrad retailer can Fuel grade provide you with more detailed Requirement information. For optimal fuel consumption, the fuel should be sulfur-free or...
  • Page 97 Recommended fuel ATTENTION quality Component damage Super unleaded (max. 15% Component damage due to ethanol, E15) overfilled fuel tank 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) If the fuel tank is overfilled, 90 AKI the excess fuel will flow Alternative fuel quality into the carbon canister and lead to component damage Regular unleaded (max.

  • Page 98: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    RIDING The "usable fuel quantity" specified in the technical data is the fuel quantity, which can be refueled if the fuel tank was completely emptied, i.e., if the engine dies off due to lack of fuel. Usable fuel quantity Open the protective cap 2. Unlock the fuel tank cap 1 in Approx.
  • Page 99 ATTENTION ATTENTION Motorcycle tips to the side Pinching of components Component damage when raising Do not pinch components, Component damage cause by e.g. brake lines or wiring tipping over Secure the motorcycle harnesses. against tipping to the Fasten the front tensioning side, preferably with the straps on both sides of the assistance of a second...
  • Page 100 RIDING The vehicle is lashed down securely (suspension is com- pressed).
  • Page 102 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL...
  • Page 103 GENERAL NOTES ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL TRACTION CONTROL (ASC/DTC) RIDING MODE DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS...

  • Page 104: General Notes

    BMW Motorrad ABS cannot bility is lost; this could result prevent the rear wheel from in a fall. Before this situation lifting off the ground. In these...
  • Page 105 Apart from problems with the characteristics of the BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual BMW Motorrad ABS? riding conditions can also The BMW Motorrad ABS en- cause a fault message to be sures riding stability on any sur- generated: face within the limits of riding Driving on the rear wheel physics.
  • Page 106 ABS Pro reduces abrupt Accident hazard changes in steering forces, To ensure that the especially during shock braking, BMW Motorrad ABS is and therefore decreases the in a properly maintained risk of an undesirable "rearing condition, it is vital that the up"...

  • Page 107: Dynamic Brake Control

    Advantages for the rider ing effect is ensured by the Dynamic Brake Control ignor- The advantages of ABS Pro for ing the opening process of the rider are sensitive response and high braking and riding the throttle grip. This ensures stability with the best possible the effectiveness of emer- deceleration, even in curves.
  • Page 108 Special situations The BMW Motorrad ASC/DTC As lean angles increase, accel- is designed as an assistance eration capability is also pro- system for the rider and for gressively restricted by the riding on public roads.

  • Page 109: Riding Mode

    The engine's with riding modes Pro braking torque could cause the In riding mode DYNA: Direct rear wheel to block, resulting in unstable motorcycle conditions. BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to intervene effectively under these conditions.
  • Page 110 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL In the DTC setting ROAD, the DTC intervenes later than in Rear wheel lift-off detection is RAIN riding mode. Spinning active in all riding modes. ABS Pro is available in all rid- of the rear wheel without ing modes to the full extent.

  • Page 111: Dynamic Engine Brake Control

    Hard brake onset in sporty quired state. riding style. The selection menu does not Like the BMW Motorrad ASC, disappear from the display un- the dynamic engine brake til the riding mode has been control compares the wheel switched over.

  • Page 112: Adaptive Headlights

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS with Adaptive Lights Function In addition to the low beams, high beams and daytime run- ning lights or parking lights, the headlight is equipped with sep- arate LED elements with their own reflectors. Depending on the angle, the LED elements are also switched on for the low beams in order to improve...
  • Page 114 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 115 GENERAL NOTES ONBOARD VEHICLE TOOL KIT FRONT-WHEEL STAND REAR-WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH TIRES RIMS WHEELS LIGHT SOURCE JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET...

  • Page 116: General Notes

    During ist workshop, preferably your installation, a new microencap- authorized BMW Motorrad re- sulated screw must be used. tailer. Therefore, before removal, ensure that you have suitable tools for cleaning the thread and have a replacement screw.

  • Page 117: Onboard Vehicle Tool Kit

    Adjusting the spring preload on the front wheel ( 68). FRONT-WHEEL STAND Attaching front-wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without an Open-ended wrench auxiliary stand AF 14/17 Component damage cause by Adjusting mirror arm tipping over 64).

  • Page 118: Rear-Wheel Stand

    MAINTENANCE fer to the instructions for the rear-wheel stand. BMW Motorrad offers a suit- able auxiliary stand for each motorcycle. Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer will be very happy to assist you in choosing the suitable auxiliary stand. For a description of the cor-...
  • Page 119 If the oil level is above the max- imum mark: Have oil level corrected at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Topping up the engine oil Park the motorcycle, making ATTENTION sure that the ground is firm and level.

  • Page 120: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked Engine oil, quantity for at an authorized workshop, topping up preferably an authorized max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) BMW Motorrad retailer. (Difference between MIN and Checking the front brake pad MAX) thickness Checking engine oil level Park the motorcycle, making 112).
  • Page 121 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric- tion material without carrier Have brake pads replaced plate. Brake pad must not be at a specialist workshop, visible through bore hole of preferably an authorized inner brake pad.) BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 122 Insufficient or contaminated at a specialist workshop, brake fluid in the brake fluid preferably an authorized reservoir BMW Motorrad retailer. Considerably reduced braking Brake pad wear power caused by air, dirt or The rear wheel brake has a water in the brake system brake-pad wear indicator.
  • Page 123 If the brake fluid level falls be- low the approved level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking the rear brake fluid level Align the handlebars so that...

  • Page 124: Clutch

    If the brake fluid level falls be- low the approved level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. CLUTCH Check brake fluid level at Checking clutch function brake fluid reservoir for rear Pull back the clutch lever.
  • Page 125 Check tire tread depth WARNING WARNING Automatic opening of verti- cally installed valve inserts Riding with heavily worn at high speeds tyres Sudden loss of tire inflation Risk of accident due to pressure poorer rideability Use valve caps with rubber If necessary, replace the sealing ring and screw on tyres before the legally spec-...

  • Page 126: Rims

    BMW Motorrad Retailer. Place the motorcycle WHEELS on an auxiliary stand. BMW Motorrad recommends Effect of wheel sizes on you use the BMW Motorrad suspension control systems rear-wheel stand. The wheel sizes play an im- Mounting the rear-wheel portant role with suspension stand ( 112).
  • Page 127 stand, continuing until the front wheel rotates freely. Attaching front-wheel stand 111). Remove the screws 1 on the left. Loosen the bracket 2 for the sensor cable and brake caliper 3. Slacken screws 1. Remove the screws 1 on the Detach the sensor cable from right and loosen the brake the brackets 2.
  • Page 128 MAINTENANCE remove them from the brake discs. Push the brake pads 1 apart slightly by turning the brake caliper 2 against the brake Loosen screw 2 but do not disc 3. remove. Unscrew the clamping bolts 1 ATTENTION on left and right. Slightly press the quick-re- Unintentional pressing to- lease axle inward for a better...
  • Page 129 Remove spacer bushing 4 specialized workshop, from front wheel hub. preferably an authorized Installing the front wheel BMW Motorrad retailer. WARNING Use of a wheel which does not comply with series spec- ifications Malfunctions during control...
  • Page 130 MAINTENANCE ATTENTION WARNING Front wheel installation op- Improper installation of posite the running direction quick-release axle Accident hazard Loosening of the front wheel Observe running direction After the brake caliper is arrows on tire or rim. fastened and the spring fork is relaxed, tighten the Roll the front wheel into the quick-release axle and axle...
  • Page 131 Tighten the clamping bolts 1 on left and right to the appro- priate torque. Position left brake caliper 3 and bracket for sensor ca- ble 2. Install screws 1. Clamping bolts in axle Brake caliper on tele- mount scopic forks Tightening sequence: Tighten 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) the screws 6 times, alter-...
  • Page 132 MAINTENANCE Removing the rear wheel Raise motorcycle, preferably WARNING with a BMW Motorrad rear- Brake pads do not contact wheel stand. the brake disc Engage first gear. Risk of accident due to de- Mounting the rear-wheel layed braking effect. stand ( 112).
  • Page 133 Always have the tightening torques checked by a Remove screws 1 while sup- specialized workshop, porting wheel. preferably an authorized Roll rear wheel out toward BMW Motorrad retailer. rear. Clean wheel centering device and contact surfaces of wheel hub.
  • Page 134 MAINTENANCE ATTENTION Using hard or sharp-edged objects near the component Component damage Do not scratch components, if necessary tape off or cover. Align silencer 3, fit lock Place rear wheel on rear washer 2 and install screw 1, wheel support. but do not tighten yet.

  • Page 135: Light Source

    LED light Place motorcycle on its side sources is longer than the as- stand. sumed service life of the ve- hicle. If an LED light source is faulty, please contact a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 136: Jump-Starting

    MAINTENANCE JUMP-STARTING ATTENTION CAUTION Jump-starting with a voltage higher than 12 V Touching live parts of the Damage to the motorcycle's ignition system when the electronics engine is running The battery of the donor Electrocution motorcycle must have a volt- Do not touch parts of the age of 12 V.

  • Page 137: Battery

    First, disconnect the jumper cable from the ground jump- start terminal 2 and then from the jump-start terminal 1. Begin by connecting one end of the red jumper cable to the jump-start terminal 1 on the discharged battery and the other end to the positive Install cover 1.
  • Page 138 Charge battery connected to battery. the vehicle via power socket. The motorcycle's onboard BMW Motorrad has de- electronics know when veloped a trickle-charger the battery is fully charged. The specially designed for com- onboard socket is switched off patibility with the electronics when this happens.

  • Page 139: Fuses

    In the event that the battery be charged directly at the is faulty, contact a specialist poles of the disconnected workshop, preferably an autho- battery. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. FUSES ATTENTION Replacing fuses Charging the battery con- nected to the vehicle using...
  • Page 140 4 A (Sensor box, multifunc- by an authorized specialized tion switch on left) workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replace defective fuse in ac- cordance with following fuse assignment diagram. Fuse assignment ( 134) Install cap 3 again.

  • Page 141: Diagnostic Socket

    DIAGNOSTIC SOCKET Loosening the diagnostic socket CAUTION Incorrect procedure followed when disconnecting the data link connector for the On- Press locking mechanisms 1. Board Diagnostics. Loosen the diagnostic Motorcycle experiences mal- socket 2 from the bracket 3. functions The interface for the diagno- Only have the data link con- sis and information system nector disconnected by a...
  • Page 142 ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 143 GENERAL NOTES USB CHARGING SOCKET LUGGAGE PASSENGER FRAME HUMP COVER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 144: General Notes

    Safety risk way use applicable in your own BMW Motorrad cannot ex- country. amine or test each product Your BMW Motorrad retailer of outside origin to ensure offers you expert advice when...

  • Page 145: Luggage

    Payload of rear bag characteristics. Cables must not become with rear bag trapped. max 22 lbs (max 10 kg) Additional information on the luggage systems and their attachment is available from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 146: Passenger Frame

    The installation of an additional OA (silencer bracket) is essential for removing the passenger frame. Detailed information can be obtained from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or online at www.bmw- Remove screw 1 and motorrad.com. washer 2. Please observe the general in- Remove screws 3.
  • Page 147 with carrier for silencer Remove the rubber decou- ATTENTION pler 1 and shouldered bush- Pinching of components ing 3 from the removed pas- Component damage senger frame. Do not pinch components, Secure rubber decoupler 1 e.g. brake lines or wiring in bracket 2 for silencer and harnesses.
  • Page 148 ACCESSORIES with carrier for silencer Loading correctly without passenger frame Align silencer 1 on bracket 2, position lock washer 3 and install screw 4. WARNING Silencer on bracket Reduced riding stability caused by overloading and uneven loading 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) Accident hazard Do not exceed the gross weight limit and observe the...
  • Page 149 Installing passenger frame with carrier for silencer ATTENTION Hard or sharp-edged com- ponents Scratching or damage to the paint Use pads or tape off the ar- eas at risk of scratching or damage. Remove screw 1 and washer 2. Parking your motorcycle 140).
  • Page 150 ACCESSORIES Install screw 1 and lock washer 2 loosely. ATTENTION Install screws 3. Pinching of components Passenger seat frame on Component damage rear frame Do not pinch components, e.g. brake lines or wiring 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) harnesses. Tighten screw 1. Secure wires 1 using a cable Silencer on passenger tie 2.

  • Page 151: Hump Cover

    Passenger seat from on luggage frame 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Remove adhesive tape. Remove the screws 1 and save them for reuse. Remove the retaining belt 2. Position footrest system 1 at rear frame 2 on left and install screws 3. Footrest system on rear frame 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
  • Page 152 ACCESSORIES Insert the hump cover 1 in the Remove the screws 3 with retaining bracket, making sure washers 4. Remove the retaining that the stop pads 4 of the bracket 1 below the retaining hump cover are engaged in bridge for the rider's seat 2. the retaining bracket.

  • Page 153: Optional Accessories

    BMW Motorrad retailer offers you qualified advice in choosing genuine BMW parts, accessories and other products such as aluminum humps or covers for the rear frame. You can find all op- tional accessories from BMW Motorrad on our website: bmw­motorrad.com.
  • Page 154 CARE...
  • Page 155 CARE PRODUCTS WASHING YOUR MOTORCYCLE CLEANING SENSITIVE MOTORCYCLE PARTS PAINT CARE PAINT PRESERVATION STORING THE MOTORCYCLE PUTTING THE MOTORCYCLE INTO OPERATION...

  • Page 156: Care Products

    CARE CARE PRODUCTS WASHING YOUR MOTORCY- BMW Motorrad recommends that you use cleaning and care BMW Motorrad recommends products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off retailer. BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 157: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

    Trim panel components to hydraulic brake system, to Clean trim panel components the electrical system and the with water and BMW Motorrad seat cleaning agent. Exercise caution when using Headlight diffuser and turn high-pressure or steam-jet indicator glass made of devices.

  • Page 158: Paint Care

    This is tain silicone. particularly important in the case of road salt. PAINT CARE Use BMW Motorrad metal pol- Washing the motorcycle reg- ish for additional treatment. ularly will help counteract the Radiator long-term effects of substances...

  • Page 159: Paint Preservation

    Coat bare metal and chrome ton ball. BMW Motorrad rec- plated parts with an acid-free ommends removing tar stains grease (petroleum jelly). Park motorcycle in a dry with BMW tar remover. Then...
  • Page 160 TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 161 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SCREW CONNECTIONS FUEL ENGINE OIL ENGINE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION REAR-WHEEL DRIVE FRAME CHASSIS BRAKES WHEELS AND TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS PERFORMANCE DATA...

  • Page 162: Troubleshooting Chart

    TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill Emergency off switch in nor- switch) mal operating position Side stand is extended and Fold in side stand. gear is engaged.

  • Page 163: Screw Connections

    SCREW CONNECTIONS Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on tele- scopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping bolts in axle mount M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Screw in quick-re- lease axle...
  • Page 164 TECHNICAL DATA Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on spacer sleeve M5 x 20 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Classic II with Option 719 Milled Parts Set Shadow II Headlight Value Valid Headlight on bracket M8 x 40 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Front wheel cover Value...
  • Page 165 Frame Value Valid Retaining bridge on rear frame M6 x 14.5 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Exhaust system Value Valid Clamp on silencer and exhaust manifold M8 x 40 - 10.9 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) Silencer on passenger frame M8 x 40 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Bracket for silencer on rear frame...

  • Page 166: Fuel

    1 gal (max 3.95 l), with filter replacement Specification SAE 15W-50, API SJ/ JASO MA2, Additives (for instance, molybdenum- based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil BMW recommends...

  • Page 167: Engine

    Engine oil, quantity for topping max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l), Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends ENGINE Engine number location On crankcase at lower right, below cylinder Engine type A72B12A Engine design Longitudinally mounted two- cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling,...

  • Page 168: Clutch

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

  • Page 169: Chassis

    Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear-wheel guide Cast aluminum single- sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Design of rear-wheel Central spring strut with coil suspension spring, adjustable rebound- stage damping and spring preload Spring travel on the rear wheel 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel...

  • Page 170: Brakes

    WHEELS AND TIRES Recommended tire combina- An overview of the current tions tire approvals is available from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw- motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear V, minimum requirement: tires 149 mph (240 km/h)

  • Page 171: Electrical System

    Front wheel Front wheel design Spoked wheel Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Front tire designation 120 / 70 ZR 17 Load index for front tire At least 58 Permitted front wheel imbal- max 0.2 oz (max 5 g) ance Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoked wheel...

  • Page 172: Dimensions

    TECHNICAL DATA Battery Battery design AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat) Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and NGK MAR8AI-10DS designation Light sources Bulb for low-beam and high- beam headlight Bulb for parking light Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indica- tors...

  • Page 173: Weights

    WEIGHTS Unloaded vehicle weight 489 lbs (222 kg), DIN un- loaded vehicle weight, ready for road, 90% full tank of gas, without OE Gross vehicle weight 948 lbs (430 kg) Maximum payload 459 lbs (208 kg) PERFORMANCE DATA Maximum speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)
  • Page 174 SERVICE...
  • Page 175 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD ELECTRONIC SERVICE HISTORY (ESH) BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES MAINTENANCE WORK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS...

  • Page 176: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, the NHTSA cannot be- come involved in individual problems between you, your autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC. You can contact the NHTSA by calling the Vehicle Safety Hot- line on 1–888–327–4236 (Teletypewriter TTY for the hearing impaired: 1–800–424–9153) for free, by visiting the website at...

  • Page 177: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE torcycle. With its worldwide retailer net- Have all maintenance and re- work, BMW Motorrad can at- pair tasks confirmed in the tend to you and your motor- Service chapter in this manual. cycle in over 100 countries Documented proof of sched- around the globe.

  • Page 178: Bmw Motorrad Mobility Services

    BMW pre-delivery check Service Manual. The BMW pre-delivery check is Objection carried out by your authorized At the BMW Motorrad retailer BMW Motorrad retailer before or specialist workshop, the ve- it turns the motorcycle over to hicle owner can object to the you.
  • Page 179 The service display in the multi- function display reminds you of the next service date ap- prox. one month or 620 miles (1000 km) before the entered values. More information on the topic of service is available at: bmw-motorrad.com/service The required scope of mainte- nance work for your motorcycle can be found in the following maintenance schedule:...

  • Page 180: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW Running-in check annually or every 6000 mi (including oil change) (10000 km) (whichever Standard scope of BMW comes first) Service annually or every Engine oil change using 12000 mi (20000 km) filter (whichever comes first) Oil change in the bevel for the first time after one gears rear year, then every two years...

  • Page 181: Maintenance Confirmations

    The repair procedures belonging to the BMW Service standard package are listed below. The actual maintenance work applica- ble for your vehicle may differ. Performing the vehicle test using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system Visual inspection of the clutch system...
  • Page 182 SERVICE BMW pre-delivery check BMW Running-in Check performed performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 183 BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 184 SERVICE BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 185 BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 186 SERVICE BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 187 BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 188 SERVICE BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 189 BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 190 SERVICE BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 191 BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 192 SERVICE BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 193 BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...
  • Page 194 SERVICE BMW Service performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Changing gear oil Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air cleaner element Replacing alternator drive belt Oil change - telescopic fork...

  • Page 195: Service Confirmations

    SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work, as well as installed optional accessories and special cam- paigns performed. Work performed Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 196 SERVICE Work performed Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 198 CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR ANTI-THEFT ALARM...
  • Page 199 FCC Approval Approbation de la FCC Ring aerial in the ignition Antenne annulaire présente dans le commutateur switch d'allumage To verify the authorization of Pour vérifier l'autorisation de the ignition key, the electronic la clé de contact, le système immobilizer exchanges d'immobilisation électronique information with the ignition échange des informations...
  • Page 200 Toute modification qui n'aurait qui n'aurait pas été approuvée expressément par l'organisme responsable de l'homologation peut annuler l'autorisation accordée à l'utilisateur pour utiliser le dispositif.
  • Page 201 Declaration of Conformity Radio equipment anti-theft alarm Belgium (DWA) Le soussigné, Meta System S.p.A., déclare que l'équipement Simplified EU Declaration of radioélectrique du type Conformity acc. Radio Equip- TXBMWMR est conforme à la ment Directive 2014/53/EU directive 2014/53/UE. after 12.06.2016 and during Le texte complet de la déclaration transition period UE de conformité...
  • Page 202 Czech Republic Estonia Tímto Meta System S.p.A. Käesolevaga deklareerib Meta prohlašuje, že typ rádiového System S.p.A., et käesolev zařízení TXBMWMR je v souladu raadioseadme tüüp TXBMWMR se směrnicí 2014/53/EU. vastab direktiivi 2014/53/EL Úplné znění EU prohlášení o nõuetele. shodě je k dispozici na této ELi vastavusdeklaratsiooni täielik internetové...
  • Page 203 Hungary France Le soussigné, Meta System S.p.A., Meta System S.p.A. igazolja, hogy a TXBMWMR típusú déclare que l'équipement radioélectrique du type rádióberendezés megfelel a 2014/53/EU irányelvnek. TXBMWMR est conforme à la directive 2014/53/U 5 3 E Az EU-megfelelőségi nyilatkozat teljes szövege elérhető a Le texte complet de la déclaration UE de conformité...
  • Page 204 Netherlands Lithuania Hierbij verklaar ik, Meta System Aš, Meta System S.p.A., patvirtinu, S.p.A., dat het type kad radijo įrenginių tipas radioapparatuur TXBMWMR TXBMWMR atitinka Direktyvą conform is met Richtlijn 2014/53/ES. 2014/53/EU. Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos De volledige tekst van de EU- tekstas prieinamas šiuo interneto conformiteitsverklaring kan adresu: https://...
  • Page 205 Romania Prin prezenta, Meta System S.p.A. declară că tipul de echipamente radio TXBMWMR este în conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. Textul integral al declarației UE de conformitate este disponibil la următoarea adresă internet: https:// docs.metasystem.it/ Sweden Härmed försäkrar Meta System S.p.A. att denna typ av radioutrustning TXBMWMR överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 206 INDEX Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Battery Charging a disconnected Indicator and warning battery, 133 light, 32 Maintenance instructions, 131 Self-diagnosis, 84 Position on the vehicle, 16 Technology in detail, 98 Recharging connected Accessories battery, 132 General notes, 138 Replacing the battery, 133 Adaptive front lighting, 106 Technical data, 166 Technology in detail, 106...
  • Page 207 Dynamic Brake Control, 101 Care Technology in detail, 101 Chrome, 152 Dynamic engine brake Paint preservation, 153 control, 105 Chassis Technical data, 163 Checklist, 82 Electrical system Clock Technical data, 165 Display: CLOCK, 46 Emergency-off switch, 18 Setting the clock, 50 Operation, 42 Clutch Engine, 31...
  • Page 208 INDEX Fuses Layout, 27 Fuse assignment, 134 Light source defective, 32 Replacing, 133 Outside temperature Technical data, 165 warning, 32 Overview, 24, 25 Vehicle voltage too low, 31 Hazard warning flasher Instrument cluster Operating element, 17 Ambient light sensor, 19, 20 Operation, 44 Overview, 19, 20 Headlight...
  • Page 209 Left-side multifunction Maintenance switch, 17 Maintenance schedule, 174 Multifunction displays, 26 Maintenance confirma- Right handlebar fitting, 18 tions, 175 Right side of vehicle, 15 Maintenance intervals, 172 Underneath the seat, 16 Mirrors Adjusting, 64 Mobility Services, 172 Passenger frame Motorcycle Installing, 143 Care, 148 Removing, 140...
  • Page 210 INDEX Service, 171 Rear-wheel drive, 162 Electronic service history, 171 Spark plugs, 166 Reporting safety defects, 170 Standards, 5 Service display, 36 Transmission, 162 Settings Weights, 167 Display: SETUP ENTER, 46 Wheels and tires, 164 Tires SETUP Checking tire pressure, 118 Exiting, 53 Checking tire tread Resetting, 53...
  • Page 211 Weights Technical data, 167 Wheels Checking spokes, 120 Checking wheel rims, 120 Installing the front wheel, 123 Installing the rear wheel, 127 Removing the front wheel, 120 Removing the rear wheel, 126 Size change, 120 Technical data, 164...
  • Page 212 Werke Aktiengesellschaft your hands frequently when 80788 Munich, Germany servicing your vehicle. Reprinting, in whole or in For more information visit: part, is only permitted with www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ the written permission of passenger-vehicle BMW Motorrad, Aftersales. Original Rider's Manual, printed in Germany.
  • Page 213 Important data for refueling: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 90 AKI Alternative fuel quality Regular unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.8 gal (Approx. 18 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx.

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