Summary of Contents for BMW Motorrad F 850 GS special vehicle 2021
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MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL F 850 GS special vehicle MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
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Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Phone number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
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YOUR BMW. We congratulate you on your choice of a vehicle from BMW Motorrad and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new vehicle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.
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GENERAL STATUS INSTRUCTIONS INDICATORS Quick & easy reference Indicator and warning Abbreviations and sym- lights bols TFT display in Equipment Pure Ride view Technical data TFT display in Menu Currency view Additional sources of Warning indicators information Certificates and operat- OPERATION ing licences Data memory...
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Seats Parking your motor- cycle Refuelling TFT DISPLAY Securing motorcycle for transportation General notes Principle Pure Ride view ENGINEERING DE- General settings TAILS Bluetooth My vehicle General notes On-board computer Antilock Brake Sys- Navigation tem (ABS) Media Traction control Telephone (DTC) Display software ver- Dynamic engine...
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Care products Reporting safety-rel- Washing the vehicle evant defects Cleaning easily dam- BMW Motorrad aged components Service Care of paintwork BMW Motorrad Paintwork preserva- Service history tion BMW Motorrad mo- Laying up motorcycle bility services Restoring motorcycle Maintenance work to use...
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Maintenance sched- Maintenance confirm- ations Service confirmations APPENDIX Declaration of Con- formity Certificate for elec- tronic immobiliser Certificate for Key- less Ride Certificate for tyre pressure control (RDC) Certificate for TFT instrument cluster INDEX...
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QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA CURRENCY ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES DATA MEMORY INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS DANGER High-risk haz- QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ard. Non-avoidance leads Chapter 2 of these operating to fatal or severe injury. instructions will provide you ATTENTION Special notes with an initial overview of your and precautionary meas- motorcycle. All maintenance ures.
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Optional equipment. EQUIPMENT The vehicles are When you ordered your assembled com- BMW Motorrad, you chose plete with all the various items of custom BMW Motorrad equipment. These operating optional equipment instructions describe the originally ordered. optional equipment (OE) Optional accessories.
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BMW Motorrad, in relation to CURRENCY technology, for example, are The high safety and quality available for download from standards of BMW motor- bmw-motorrad.com/manuals.
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The vehicle owner can also re- companies which collect or quest that a BMW Motorrad process personal data.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS retailer or another qualified The data is only processed in service partner or specialist the vehicle itself and is gener- workshop read out the data ally non-permanent. The data is that is stored in the vehicle for not stored beyond the operat- a charge.
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BMW Motorrad retailer or an- be read out of the vehicle to- other qualified service partner gether with the vehicle identi- or specialist workshop.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS mobile device. Depending on Multimedia data, such as mu- the type of integration, this in- sic for playback Contacts data for use in con- cludes, for example, position nection with a communication data and additional general system or an integrated navig- vehicle information.
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For online services of the type, scope and purpose of the vehicle manufacturer, the data capture and use of per- individual functions are sonal data as part of the ser- described at suitable points, vices of third parties can be for example rider's manual, ascertained from the individual website of the manufacturer.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Protection of personal data: son affected by the data pro- Directive 95/46/EC of the cessing, for example the vehicle European Parliament and of owner. the Council. SIM card Protection of personal data: The intelligent emergency call Directive 2002/58/EC of the system operates via the mobile European Parliament and of phone network using the SIM...
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card installed in a particular In addition, the intelligent vehicle. emergency call system sends the following additional Log data of emergency calls information to an emergency The log data of emergency call centre commissioned by calls is stored in a memory of the vehicle manufacturer and, the vehicle.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS recordings of the employee of the emergency call centre are stored for 24 hours for quality assurance purposes. Information on personal data The data that is processed as part of the intelligent emer- gency call is processed exclus- ively to carry out the emer- gency call.
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GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE UNDER THE RIDER'S SEAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
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GENERAL VIEWS GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Power socket ( 218) Rear fog light ( USB charging socket 10 Case ( 220) Case for special vehicle 219) 223) Microphone ( 11 Fire extinguisher in the Speaker ( case ( 223) Radio communication unit 12 Adjust the damping for (see corresponding oper- rear wheel (...
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GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE 360° marker strobe Coolant level indicator (behind the side trim pan- Brake-fluid reservoir, front el) ( 184) 181) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Vehicle identification 182) number, type plate (on Adjust the spring preload steering head) for rear wheel ( 131) LED flashing beacons, front (...
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GENERAL VIEWS UNDER THE RIDER'S SEAT Toolkit ( 175) Tool for adjusting spring preload ( 131) Diagnostic connector 214) Battery ( 206) Fuses ( 213) Main fuse ( 212)
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MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT High-beam headlight and Hailing system ( Sound 3 and sound 4 headlight flasher ( Siren ( Manual daytime riding 10 Turn indicators ( light ( 11 Function buttons (codable, Adaptive cruise control depending on equipment fitted and customer re- Hazard warning lights quest: see the section en- titled "Technical data"...
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GENERAL VIEWS 13 MENU rocker button 105) 14 Multi-Controller ( 105)
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MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT with intelligent emergency Function buttons (codable, call depending on equipment fitted and customer re- Operate the heated quest: see the section en- handlebar grips ( titled "Technical data" for Select the riding mode information on coding for function buttons) Emergency-off switch (kill with km/h instrument...
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GENERAL VIEWS LED flashing beacon, front LED 360° marker strobe SOS button Intelligent emergency call Rear fog light ( Light deactivation (...
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MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT Operate the heated Function buttons (codable, handlebar grips ( depending on equipment Select the riding mode fitted and customer re- quest: see the section en- Emergency-off switch (kill titled "Technical data" for switch) ( information on coding for Starter button ( 140) function buttons)
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GENERAL VIEWS LED flashing beacon, front LED 360° marker strobe Rear fog light ( Light deactivation (...
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicator and warning lights ( TFT display ( DWA light-emitting diode with Keyless Ride Indicator light for the ra- dio-operated key ( Photosensor (for adapting the brightness of the in- strument lighting)
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW WARNING INDICATORS...
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STATUS INDICATORS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS Turn indicators, left with additional head- light LED auxiliary headlights High-beam headlight 72). General warning light Turn indicators, right Warning light, drive mal- function ( DTC ( ABS ( Manual daytime riding light (...
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TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW Change of operating fo- 12 Muting ( 112) 13 Operating help cus ( 109) 14 Heating stages, handlebar Rev. counter ( 111) Status line ( 110) grips ( Speedometer 15 Automatic daytime riding Riding mode ( light ( Recommendation to up- 16 Outside temperature...
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STATUS INDICATORS TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW Speedometer 12 Heating stages, handlebar Adaptive cruise control grips ( 13 Automatic daytime riding Speed Limit Info light ( 111) 14 Outside temperature Riding mode ( warning ( Status line ( 110) 15 Ambient temperature Recommendation to up- 16 Menu section shift (...
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Green CHECK OK 1: no mes- WARNING INDICATORS sage, optimum values. Mode of presentation White circle with small "i" 2: Warnings are indicated by the information. corresponding warning lights. Yellow warning triangle 3: Warnings are indicated by the warning, value not ideal. 'General' warning light showing Red warning triangle 3: warn- in combination with a dialogue...
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STATUS INDICATORS ledged by tilting the Multi- White: (---) No valid value Controller to the left. available. Dashes 5 are dis- Check Control messages are played instead of a numerical dynamically attached as addi- value. tional tabs on the pages in the The assessment of some menu 107).
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Warnings, overview Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights is displayed. Outside tempe- rature warning lights up Radio-operated Remote key not yellow. key outside of in range. reception area lights up Keyless Ride Keyless Ride yellow. failed ( failure. lights up Replace battery Remote key bat- yellow.
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STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Anti-theft alarm Alarm system battery flat battery empty. DWA failed Alarm system failure. lights up Coolant tempe- Coolant temper- yellow. rature too high ature too high! lights up. Drive malfunction Engine! flashes red.
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Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Tyre pressure Tyre pressure outside permitted does not match tolerance ( setpoint. Tyre press. control. Loss of pressure. " " Transmission fault lights up " " Sensor faulty yellow. or system fault Battery for tyre RDC sensor bat- pressure sensor tery weak.
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STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up ABS failed ABS failure! yellow. lights up. lights up ABS Pro failed ABS Pro fail- yellow. ure! lights up. quick- DTC intervention flashes. slow- DTC self-dia- flashes. gnosis not com- pleted ( lights up.
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Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights flashes. Gear not taught Hazard warning flashes lights system green. is switched on flashes green. is displayed in Service due white. Service due! lights up is displayed in yel- Service-due yellow. low. date has passed Service over- due!
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STATUS INDICATORS Ambient temperature The ambient temperature is WARNING displayed status line of the TFT Risk of black ice also applic- display. able at over 3 °C When the vehicle is at a stand- Risk of accident still, the heat of the engine can Always take extra care when falsify the ambient-temperature temperatures are low;...
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Have the faulty radio-operated ral locking function. key replaced by an authorised Change battery. Possible cause: BMW Motorrad Retailer. The integral battery in the ra- Keyless Ride failed dio-operated key has lost a lights up yellow. significant proportion of its original capacity.
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Possible cause: quickly as possible by a spe- Consumers with high power cialist workshop, preferably an consumption are in operation authorised BMW Motorrad re- (such as heated body warm- tailer. ers), too many consumers are in operation at one time, or Voltage of the vehicle battery faulty.
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Have the fault rectified as dicator faulty! quickly as possible by a spe- Rear right turn indic- cialist workshop, preferably an ator faulty! authorised BMW Motorrad re- Number plate light tailer. faulty! Bulb faulty Have it checked by a lights up yellow.
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Consult a specialist work- spare bulbs if possible. shop, preferably an authorised Possible cause: BMW Motorrad retailer. Bulb is faulty. Alternatively: Anti-theft alarm battery flat Light deactivation active. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Visually inspect to ascertain which bulb is faulty.
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If possible, ride in the part- Consult a specialist work- load range to cool down the shop, preferably an authorised engine. BMW Motorrad retailer. In traffic jams, switch off the DWA can no longer be activ- engine, but leave the ignition ated or deactivated.
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In exceptional quickly as possible by a spe- cases, the engine stops and re- cialist workshop, preferably an fuses to start. Otherwise, the authorised BMW Motorrad re- engine runs in emergency op- tailer. erating mode. It is possible to continue to You can continue to ride, but ride but not recommended.
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BMW Motorrad re- Severe fault in the engine tailer. control It is possible to continue to flashes red. ride but not recommended. Tyre pressure Serious fault in the with tyre pressure control engine control! Rid- (RDC) ing at mod. speed pos.
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30 km/h (The RDC sensor does not transmit its For further information about signal to the vehicle until a BMW Motorrad RDC, see the certain minimum speed has section entitled "Engineering been reached.) details" ( 167).
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Have the tyre checked for Risk of accident, degradation damage by a specialist work- of the vehicle's driving char- shop, preferably an authorised acteristics. BMW Motorrad retailer. Adapt your style of riding You can deactivate RDC accordingly. warnings for riding in off- road mode.
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30 km/h (The RDC by a specialist workshop, sensor does not transmit its preferably an authorised signal to the vehicle until a BMW Motorrad retailer. certain minimum speed has Sensor faulty or system fault been reached.) with tyre pressure control...
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Have the fault rectified (RDC) by a specialist workshop, lights up yellow. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Tyre pressure check Battery for tyre pressure failure! Function sensor weak limited. Have it checked with tyre pressure control...
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5 km/h. You can- lights up yellow. not resume your journey. Consult a specialist work- Emergency call shop, preferably an authorised failure. Make BMW Motorrad retailer. an appointment at a ABS self-diagnosis not specialist workshop. completed Possible cause: flashes.
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The ABS control unit has de- quickly as possible by a spe- tected a fault. The ABS func- cialist workshop, preferably an tion is available, subject to re- authorised BMW Motorrad re- strictions. tailer. You can continue to ride. ABS Pro failed Bear in mind the more lights up yellow.
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STATUS INDICATORS DTC intervention DTC switched off quick-flashes. lights up. The DTC has detected a de- Off! gree of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to Traction control de- reduce torque. The indicator activated. and warning light flashes for Possible cause: longer than DTC intervention The rider has switched off the...
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You can continue to ride. cialist workshop, preferably an Bear in mind the more authorised BMW Motorrad re- detailed information on tailer. situations that can lead to a DESA fault DTC fault ( 162).
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Do not run the fuel tank dry. have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, Possible cause: preferably an authorised The fuel tank contains no more BMW Motorrad retailer. than the reserve quantity of fuel. Hazard warning lights system is switched on Reserve fuel flashes green.
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Have your motorcycle ser- viced regularly by a specialist Service due workshop, preferably by an is displayed in white. authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Service due! Have The vehicle remains oper- service performed by a ationally reliable and road- specialist workshop.
Consult a specialist work- Engine can be started. shop, preferably an authorised Pre-Ride-Check is performed. BMW Motorrad retailer. 141) ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- Engaging steering lock gress. ( 142)
Special functions Switching off ignition with auxiliary battery Important special functions can still be operated after switching off the ignition. Operation is possible for a lim- ited time or until the auxiliary battery is drained. Plug connection for auxiliary battery Turn the key to position 1.
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OPERATION You receive one radio-operated Engaging steering lock key and one spare key. If a key Requirement is lost or mislaid, consult the Handlebars are turned to the notes on the electronic immob- left. Radio-operated key is iliser (EWS) ( 66).
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ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- gress. ( 142) DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- gress. ( 142) Switching off ignition Requirement Radio-operated key is within range. There are two ways of activ- ating the ignition. Version 1: Short-press button 1. Side lights and all function circuits are switched on.
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OPERATION can start the vehicle with the Switching the engine run-on emergency key. circuit on and off If the battery of the radio- See the section entitled operated key is empty, the "Engineering details" for vehicle can be started by more information on the en- simply inserting the folded gine run-on circuit function.
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Key has been recognised. Change the battery. Engine can be started. Start the engine ( 140). Replacing battery of radio- operated key If the radio-operated key does not react when you short-press or long-press a button: Battery of the radio-operated key is not at full capacity.
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER You can obtain extra keys only through an authorised The on-board electronics BMW Motorrad retailer. The access the data saved in the ignition keys are part of an vehicle key via a ring aerial integrated security system,...
EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH (KILL SWITCH) Engine switched off Normal operating position (run) Emergency-off switch (kill switch) INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL with intelligent emergency WARNING call Operation of the kill switch Emergency call via BMW while riding Press the SOS button in an Risk of fall due to rear wheel emergency only.
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A changeover of the lan- guage for the emergency call can only be performed by the BMW Motorrad partner. The time until transmission The language assigned to the of the emergency call is dis- vehicle varies from the select- played.
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possible to cancel the emer- gency call. If possible, remove helmet and stop engine. A voice contact connection to the BMW Call Center is established. Provide information to the emergency services using the microphone 3 and speaker 4. Automatic emergency call The intelligent emergency call is active after the ignition is switched on and reacts if a fall...
OPERATION The emergency call is placed High-beam headlight and automatically without delay. headlight flasher Switch on the ignition ( 60). LIGHTING Low-beam headlight and sidelights The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery.
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The vehicle's lights come on for one minute and then switch off automatically. This can be used to light up the path to the house door after the vehicle has been parked, for example. Parking lights Switch off the ignition Make sure the ground is level 61).
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OPERATION If necessary, increase the size of the light cone by extending the pole of the 360° marker strobe. The surround lighting switches off automatically when you ride off. LED auxiliary headlights with additional headlight Press bottom section of but- Requirement ton 1 to switch on the LED The auxiliary headlights are act-...
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The LED 360° marker strobe and the LED flashing beacons show at full brightness. Press the function button for Cruising Light (F2) to switch off the Cruising Light (only with appropriate coding). Manual daytime riding light with daytime riding light Press 1 (F2) to switch on the Requirement Cruising Light.
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OPERATION see the section entitled "TFT ically reactivated, but must be display" ( 105).) switched on again if required. Automatic daytime riding light with daytime riding light WARNING The automatic daytime rid- ing light is not a substitute for the rider's personal judgement of the light Press button 1 to switch on conditions...
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detected, the daytime riding light is switched back on. The indicator light for the daytime riding light shows if the daytime riding light is active. Manual operation of the light when the automatic system is switched on Press button 1 at the top to with daytime riding light switch on the rear fog light.
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OPERATION Comfort turn indicator Press button 1 to switch on the hazard warning lights sys- If button 1 has been pressed tem. to the right or left, the turn Ignition can be switched off. indicators are automatically To switch off the hazard switched off under the follow- warning lights system, switch ing circumstances:...
Requirement switched on The alternating front lights Blue indicator light flashing: function is coded by your au- LED flashing beacons fault thorised BMW Motorrad re- detected tailer. with LED flashing warning light, blue/yellow Long-press button 1 to activ- ate the secondary colour.
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Requirement The option for deactivating the alternating front lights func- tion is coded by your author- ised BMW Motorrad retailer. Switch on the ignition. Your vehicle has a multifunction Press the top section of but- switch on the right with but- ton 1 to switch on the LED ton 1.
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360° marker strobe for a limited time period only. Press button again to switch off the 360° marker strobe. WARNING Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Riding with the 360° marker can encode the special strobe extended. functions. Risk of accident See "Technical data"...
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Germany only different. and can be used only when the marker strobe is switched off. Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Press button 1 again to can encode the displayed text. switch off the stop signal. Meaning of the indicator light:...
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For a complete list of all en- tom to switch on rear signal codable stop signals, please contact a specialist workshop, Red indicator light for but- preferably a BMW Motorrad ton 1 slow-flashes. partner. Press button 1 again to switch off the stop signal.
OPERATION SOUND SIGNALS WARNING Hailing system with hailing system, elec- Insufficient visibility for tronic other road users Risk of accident Exercise caution when using the "lights off" function. Comply with the statutory regulations. Operate switch 1 at top to switch the warning and com- mand system to stand-by mode.
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Operate switch 1 at bottom can be encoded by your au- to switch the emergency thorised BMW Motorrad re- power siren "wail" to tailer. continuous operation. See "Technical data" for details With the siren active, oper-...
OPERATION siren "hold & peak" with the Voice announcements can horn button 2. now be made. Operate switch 3 at bottom Adjust volume using the po- to operate the emergency tentiometer 4. Turn the po- power siren "airhorn" with tentiometer while making the horn button 2.
switched off when the motor- Minimum speed for the cycle is in motion. activation of the author- ities speed indicator min 5 km/h Hold down the right side of the 1 button to save the ac- tual speed cyclically. Interval for cyclical re- cording 0.5 s Press and hold button 1 un-...
OPERATION Switching on DTC ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (DESA) with Dynamic ESA Possible settings Dynamic ESA (electronic chassis and suspension adjustment) enables you to adjust rear-wheel damping to the road surface. Three Press and hold down button 1 damper settings and three until the DTC indicator light spring preload levels are changes status.
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You can adjust the damp- ing characteristic while the motorcycle is on the move. Immediately after button 1 is pressed, the settings for damp- ing 2 and spring preload 3 are displayed. Selection arrow 4 is displayed. The setting shows briefly, The selection arrow 4 dis- then disappears automatic- appears after the status is...
One-up with luggage pressing button 1. RIDING MODE Two-up (with luggage) Using riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed The following message is operational scenarios for your displayed if it is not possible motorcycle from which you can to adjust a setting:...
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with riding modes Pro Configuring riding-mode with Pro riding modes preselection DYNAMIC: Dynamic riding on with riding modes Pro a dry road surface. Switch on the ignition ( 60). ENDURO: Riding off-road with Navigate to Settings road tyres. Vehicle settings Driv- ENDURO PRO: Riding off- ing mode preselection...
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OPERATION Press button 1. ATTENTION Activation of the off- road mode (ENDURO and ENDURO PRO) for on-road riding Risk of crash due to lack of stability when the vehicle brakes in the control range of ABS or accelerates in that The riding mode currently act- of DTC.
for example Warning! ABS RIDING MODE PRO & DTC setting. with riding modes Pro See the section entitled "En- Adjustment option gineering details" for more in- The PRO riding modes can be formation on riding dynamics set individually. control systems such as ABS and DTC.
OPERATION ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL with cruise control Display when adjusting settings (Speed Limit Info not active) You can browse through the available settings 3 and the corresponding explanations 4. Set up the system. Engine systems can be set up in the same way.
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Switching on cruise control The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed Requirement and the setting is saved. Adaptive cruise control is not available until after you exit the Accelerating Enduro or Enduro Pro riding mode. Short-push button 1 forward. Speed is increased by approx. 1 km/h each time you push Slide switch 1 to the right.
OPERATION ates only to the speed saved in Speed is reduced by 1 km/h memory, even if the rider inten- each time you push the but- ded slowing to a lower speed. ton. Push button 1 back and hold Indicator light for cruise it in this position.
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operated key again during the Anti-theft alarm is active. with Keyless Ride activation phase. Turn indicators flash three times. Confirmation tone sounds three times (if programmed). Motion sensor has been deactivated. Alarm signal with anti-theft alarm (DWA) A DWA alarm can be triggered Switch off the ignition.
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The on with unauthorised vehicle type of acoustic alarm tone can be set by an authorised Flashes 4x: Disconnection of BMW Motorrad retailer. the anti-theft alarm from the with Keyless Ride vehicle's battery Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3...
ated after approx. 30 seconds or lift the vehicle for towing, for if "Activation after ignition off" example. is programmed. When the vehicle is go- ing to be transported, de- Turn indicators flash once. Confirmation tone sounds activate the tilt sensor to pre- once (if programmed).
OPERATION drops to the defined min- imum. Navigate to Settings Vehicle settings Switch Target pressure on or off. warn. HEATED GRIPS with heated grips Repeatedly press button 1 un- Operating heated handlebar til the desired heating level 2 grips appears in front of the heated Start the engine ( 140).
grip symbol 3 is no longer Installing rider's seat shown on the display. SEATS Removing rider's seat Requirement Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground. Slide rider's seat 1 in dir- ection of arrow 3 into the holds 2.
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OPERATION Installing passenger seat Install passenger seat 1 in the holds 2. Press passenger seat 1 in dir- ection of arrow 3 into the holds 2. Install screws 4.
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GENERAL NOTES PRINCIPLE PURE RIDE VIEW GENERAL SETTINGS BLUETOOTH MY VEHICLE ON-BOARD COMPUTER NAVIGATION MEDIA TELEPHONE DISPLAY SOFTWARE VERSION DISPLAY LICENCE INFORMATION...
BMW Motorrad cident Connected app Operate those systems or The BMW Motorrad Connec- devices only when the traffic ted app contains usage and situation allows for it. vehicle information. For some If necessary, stop and oper-...
Multi-Controller functions e.g. those with iOS Turn the Multi-Controller up: operating systems, the Move the cursor up in lists. Adjust settings. BMW Motorrad Connected App Increase volume. must be opened before use. Turn the Multi-Controller Currency down: The TFT display may be up- Move the cursor down in lists.
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TFT DISPLAY MENU rocker button functions Operating pointers in the main menu Instructions given by the navigation system are displayed in a dialogue box if menu has Navigation not been called up. Operation of the MENU rocker button is temporarily restricted. Short-press the top section of the MENU button: In Menu view: Change up one...
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Operating pointers in Display Pure Ride view submenus Long-press the top section of In addition to the operating the MENU rocker button. pointers in the main menu, Switching functions on and there are additional operating pointers in the submenus. Some menu items have a check box in front of them.
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TFT DISPLAY Calling up menu Moving cursor in lists Display Pure Ride view Call up the menu ( 108). To move the cursor down in 107). Short-press the bottom sec- a list, turn Multi-Controller 1 tion of button 2. down until the entry you want The following menus can be is highlighted.
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Call up the last menu used Operating focus changes to the mobile radio system or In Pure Ride view: press and hold the MENU rocker button. the Navigator resp. the TFT The last menu used is called display. The active device is up.
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TFT DISPLAY Changing display for status The following values can be line displayed: Requirement Total distance The vehicle is at a standstill. The Pure Ride view is dis- Current distance 1 played. Switch on the ignition ( 60). Current distance 2 The TFT display shows all the information necessary (Aver-...
Vehicle is connected with a Display Status line compatible mobile device. The content Switch on the desired dis- BMW Motorrad Connected app plays. is installed on the mobile You can switch between the device. selected displays in the status shows Speed Limit Info line.
TFT DISPLAY Unit for engine speed of fuel in the tank is greater display: than the reserve quantity. 1000 revolutions per The calculated range is only minute an approximate figure. Recommendation to upshift Range The recommendation to upshift The range readout 1 indicates in the Pure Ride view 1 or in how far you can ride with the the status line 2 indicates the...
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Confirm setting. German English (UK) Set date format English (US) Navigate to Settings Sys- Spanish tem settings Date and French time Date format Italian Select the desired setting. Dutch Confirm setting. Polish Portuguese Setting clock Turkish Switch on the ignition ( 60).
BMW Motorrad Connected App are possible. Interference can must be opened before use. affect connections or connec- During the pairing process, the tions can sometimes fail.
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The device's Bluetooth func- Select Pair new mobile tion must be active and confirm. device The device must be "visible" Mobile devices are being to others searched for. The device must support the The Bluetooth symbol A2DP profile flashes in the bottom Other Bluetooth-compatible status line during pairing.
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TFT DISPLAY chart in the section entitled Deleting connections "Technical data". ( 245) Call up the Settings Con- menu. nections Connect rider's and Select Delete connec- passenger's helmet tions Pairing ( 115). To delete an individual con- Select Rider's helmet nection, select the connection and con- Passenger helm.
MY VEHICLE Start screen Check Control display Coolant temperature Range ( 112) Odometer Service display ( Tyre pressure, rear 185) On-board voltage 206) Tyre pressure, front 185)
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TFT DISPLAY Operating pointers The My Vehicle menu contains the following screens: MY VEHICLE ON-BOARD COMPUTER TRIP COMPUTER with tyre pressure control (RDC) TYRE PRESSURE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (if available) CC MESSAGE For more information on tyre Operating pointer 1: pressures and Check Control Indicators showing how far messages, see the section on you can scroll to the left or...
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Service requirements When the next service is due within less than a month or within 1000 km, a white Check Control message is displayed.
TFT DISPLAY Select Autom. reset ON-BOARD COMPUTER and con- Reset all values Calling up on-board computer firm. Call up the My vehicle is selected, Autom. reset menu. the trip computer is automat- Scroll to the right until the ically reset when a minimum menu ON-BOARD COMPUTER of 6 hours have passed and...
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BMW Motorrad Connected App Navigate to Navigation must be opened before use. Favourites Select and confirm destina- Entering destination address tion. Connect mobile device Select Start guidance 115). Call up the BMW Motorrad Connected app and start the route guidance.
TFT DISPLAY Entering special destinations Ending route guidance Special destinations, such as Call up the Navigation points of interest, can be dis- Active route guidance played on the map. menu. Call up the Select Navigation End route guidance menu. and confirm. POIs The following locations can be Switching spoken instructions...
Shuffle Select Repeat Call up the menu. Media (current track) or BMW Motorrad recom- mends setting the volume TELEPHONE on the mobile end device for Precondition media and calls to maximum The vehicle is connected to a before setting off.
TFT DISPLAY Muting DISPLAY LICENCE INFORMA- During active phone calls, the TION microphone in the helmet can Navigate to Settings be muted. formation Licences Phone calls with multiple participants While a phone call is in pro- gress, a second call can be ac- cepted.
Have the headlights adjusted to the prevailing conditions by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer. Headlight beam throw and Push protective cap 1 over spring preload the threaded fastener of the...
If there are doubts about the correct headlight beam throw, have the setting checked by a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Adjusting headlight beam throw WARNING Adjusting the windscreen while riding Risk of falling...
SETTING WARNING Adjusting the handbrake lever while riding Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust the handbrake lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase the span between the clutch lever and the handlebar grip.
If you want to increase spring SPRING PRELOAD preload, use the tool from the without Dynamic ESA on-board toolkit to turn ad- Adjustment juster knob 1 clockwise. It is essential to set spring pre- If you want to reduce spring load of the rear suspension preload, use the tool from the to suit the load carried by the...
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SETTING Adjustment Damping must be adapted to suit the condition of the sur- face on which the motorcycle is ridden and to suit spring pre- load. An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface. Turn the adjusting screw 1 An increase in spring preload clockwise to harden the requires firmer damping, a...
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SAFETY INFORMATION REGULAR CHECK STARTING RUNNING IN SHIFTING GEAR OFF-ROAD USE BRAKES PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE REFUELLING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...
This applies even to short tion entitled "Technical data"). journeys, and to every season of the year. Your authorised WARNING BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to advise you on When a motorcycle with the correct clothing for every lowered suspension is cor- purpose.
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also the section entitled Lowering the motorcycle's "Accessories" ( 222). suspension shortens suspension travel. Ride comfort Payload per case might be restricted as a result. Be sure to adjust spring max 8 kg preload accordingly, particularly for riding two-up. with topcase Note the maximum permiss- Loading correctly ible payload and maximum...
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RIDING Maximum speed with knobbly tyres or winter tyres WARNING Inhalation of harmful va- DANGER pours Health hazard Maximum speed of the mo- Do not inhale vapours from torcycle is higher than the operating fluid and plastics. permissible maximum rated Use the vehicle only out- speed of the tyres doors.
Catalytic converter Risk of overheating If misfiring causes unburned fuel to enter the catalytic con- ATTENTION verter, there is a danger of Engine running for pro- overheating and damage. longed period with vehicle The following guidelines must at standstill be observed: Overheating due to insuf- Do not run the fuel tank dry ficient cooling;...
RIDING If the load status changes: Lubricate the chain ( 198). Check the chain tension without Dynamic ESA 199). Adjust the spring preload for rear wheel ( 131). STARTING Adjust the damping for rear Starting engine wheel ( 132). with Dynamic ESA ATTENTION Adjust the suspension Sufficient gearbox lubrica-...
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Have the fault rectified as If the engine refuses to start, quickly as possible by a spe- consult the troubleshooting cialist workshop, preferably an chart in the section entitled authorised BMW Motorrad re- "Technical data". ( 244) tailer. Pre-Ride-Check The intervention of riding...
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(The motorcycle has to reach and DTC. a defined minimum speed for ABS self-diagnosis the wheel speed sensors to BMW Motorrad ABS performs be checked: 5 km/h) self-diagnosis to ensure its op- If an indicator showing an ABS erability. Self-diagnosis starts...
Mileage until the first function is not available or the running-in check functionality might be subject 500...1200 km to certain restrictions. Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
RIDING Brake pads SHIFTING GEAR New brake pads have to bed with shift assistant Pro down before they can achieve Gear Shift Assistant Pro their optimum friction levels. You can compensate for this For safety reasons, cruise initial reduction in braking effi- control is automatically ciency by exerting greater pres- deactivated when Gear Shift...
OFF-ROAD USE load-change reaction. After off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends disengaging the clutch for checking the following after shifts in these circumstances. riding the motorcycle off-road: It is advisable to avoid using Gear Shift Assistant Pro at...
The sharper Rims the motorcycle decelerates, BMW Motorrad recommends the more load is shifted to the checking the rims for damage front wheel. The higher the after off-roading. wheel load, the more brak-...
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Delayed braking action or poor front wheel can lock up. braking efficiency must be BMW Motorrad ABS prevents reckoned with in the follow- the front wheel from locking ing situations: Riding in the rain or through puddles of water.
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RIDING Possibility of a fall not precluded WARNING Although ABS Pro provides the Wetness and dirt result in rider with valuable assistance diminished braking effi- and constitutes a huge advance ciency in safety for braking with the Risk of accident motorcycle banked for corner- Apply the brakes lightly ing, it cannot under any circum-...
Centre stand PARKING YOUR with centre stand MOTORCYCLE Switch off the engine. Side stand Switch off the engine. ATTENTION ATTENTION Poor ground underneath the stand Poor ground underneath the Risk of damage to parts if stand vehicle topples Risk of damage to parts if Always check that the vehicle topples ground under the stand is...
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WARNING a lengthy period of time. More information is available from Fuel is highly flammable Risk of fire and explosion your authorised BMW Motorrad Do not smoke. Never bring retailer. a naked flame near the fuel Recommended fuel tank.
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ATTENTION Wetting of plastic surfaces by fuel Damage to the surfaces (sur- faces become unsightly or dull) Clean plastic surfaces im- mediately after contact with Do not fill the tank past the fuel. bottom edge of the filler neck. When refuelling after run- Make sure the ground is level ning on reserve, make and firm and place the motor-...
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RIDING Remove the ignition key and Make sure the ground is level close the protective cap. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its side stand. Refuelling with centre stand with Keyless Ride Make sure the ground is level Requirement and firm and place the motor- The steering lock is disen-...
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Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuel Refuel with fuel of the grade filler cap up. stated above; do not fill the Fuel filler cap unlocks. tank past the bottom edge of Fully open the fuel filler cap. the filler neck. When refuelling after run- Version 2 ning on reserve, make...
Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- Hold emergency release 2 in cialist workshop, preferably an position. authorised BMW Motorrad re- Install screws 1. tailer. SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION Make sure that all compon- ents that might come into...
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ATTENTION ATTENTION Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components Component damage being lifted on to stand Do not trap components Risk of damage to parts if such as brake lines or cable vehicle topples Secure the vehicle to pre- legs.
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GENERAL NOTES ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL DYNAMIC ESA RIDING MODE DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT ENGINE RUN-ON CIRCUIT...
At this ficients of friction than a clean, instant the BMW Motorrad ABS dry asphalt surface. The lower must assume an extremely the coefficient of friction, the low coefficient of friction longer the stopping distance.
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BMW Motorrad ABS cannot sible that the BMW Motorrad provide optimum assistance on ABS will be unable to prevent all surfaces. the rear wheel from lifting clear The system is not optimised of the ground.
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If a fault message is issued on and momentum take over and account of exceptional riding even BMW Motorrad ABS is conditions, you can reactivate unable to counteract their ef- the ABS function by switching fects.
BMW Motorrad DTC is de- gradient for the start of brake signed as an assistant system application. This slows the for the rider and for use on build-up of brake pressure to a public roads.
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Do not take risks that would The BMW Motorrad Traction negate the additional safety Control can shut down auto- offered by this system. matically under the exceptional...
DTC ENDURO riding. setting corresponds to the rid- ing mode. In the same way as riding mode, BMW Motorrad DTC dynamic ENDURO PRO DTC can be parameterised dif- traction control, dynamic ferently. engine brake control compares the wheel circumferential...
ENGINEERING DETAILS velocities of the front and rear Dynamic ESA function wheels calculated from the Dynamic ESA uses a ride height wheel speeds and the tyre sensor to detect movements in radius. Dynamic engine brake the suspension and responds control uses this differential to by adjusting the damper valve.
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with riding modes Pro up differently using SETUP with Pro riding modes 91). DYNAMIC ENDURO Rear wheel lift-off detection is ENDURO PRO activated in all riding modes For each of these riding modes, except ENDURO PRO. there is a matching setting In DYNAMIC and ENDURO for the ABS, DTC systems, for riding modes, rear wheel lift-...
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ENGINEERING DETAILS good. Assistance is less than corners and brief wheelies are in ROAD riding mode and also possible. In ENDURO riding mode, the instead, the system is set up DTC intervenes even later to achieve maximised braking than in the other modes and effect.
Close the throttle twistgrip. Behaviour during accidental Release the brake levers. actuation of the throttle grip Deactivate cruise control. If the throttle is accidentally opened (throttle grip posi- The desired riding mode is ini- tion > 5 %) during emergency tially preselected.
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ENGINEERING DETAILS Each sensor has a centrifu- Tyre pressure within permit- gal-force tripswitch that does ted tolerance. Tyre pressure close to limit of not enable transmission of the permitted tolerance. measured values until the mo- Tyre pressure outside permit- torcycle has accelerated to a ted tolerance.
Pressure adaptation Shift assistant Pro Compare the RDC value on the Your vehicle is equipped with display with the value in the the shift assistant Pro, which table on the back cover of the was initially developed for ra- rider's manual. Then use the cing and has been adapted for air-line gauge at a service sta- touring.
ENGINEERING DETAILS and keep the shift lever in this Upshifting position until the gearshift is Upshifting is assisted until idle completed. It is not necessary rpm for the target gear to be to increase the force applied to selected is reached. This prevents the engine from the shift lever while shifting is dropping below idle speed.
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It can be ridden again when the key is detected and the side stand is folded in. The engine will switch off if the key is not in frequency range when the side stand is folded...
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GENERAL NOTES TOOLKIT SERVICE TOOL KIT FRONT-WHEEL STAND REAR-WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH COOLANT TYRES RIMS AND TYRES WHEELS CHAIN AIR FILTER LIGHTING TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR...
DVD for your cure connection between bolt vehicle, available from your and nut or between screw and authorised BMW Motorrad component. Consequently, mi- retailer. croencapsulated screws are for once-only use and are not in-...
Width across flats 14 mm Adjust the mirror arm Installing front-wheel stand 128). Torx wrench, T25/T30 ATTENTION T25 on short end, T30 on Use of the BMW Motorrad long end front-wheel stand without Remove the tank cover also using the auxiliary 203). stand...
The description of how to fit the rear-wheel stand cor- rectly will be found in the instructions for the stand. BMW Motorrad offers an aux- iliary stand suitable for every vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad See the instructions issued retailer will be happy to help...
Secure the vehicle, prefer- ably with the assistance of a second person, so that it Clean measuring area 2 with cannot topple sideways. a dry cloth Make sure the engine is at operating temperature and hold the motorcycle upright. BMW Motorrad recommends...
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MAINTENANCE Seat the oil dipstick on the oil To protect the environ- filler neck, but do not engage ment, BMW Motorrad re- the threads. commends occasionally check- Remove the oil dipstick and ing the engine oil after a jour- check the oil level.
Have the brakes checked Brake-pad wear limit, by a specialist workshop, front preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, without backing plate. Checking brake pad thickness, The wear indicators, i.e. the front brakes grooves, must be clearly vis- Make sure the ground is level ible.)
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BMW Motorrad retailer. minimum permissible thick- ness. Checking brake pad thickness, rear brakes Have the brake pads replaced...
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Checking brake-fluid level, Move the handlebars to the front brakes straight-ahead position. WARNING Not enough brake fluid in brake fluid reservoir, or con- taminants in brake fluid Considerably reduced braking power due to presence of air, contaminants or water in the brake system Check the brake fluid level in Cease operation of the...
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Have the fault rectified as cycle on its centre stand. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes WARNING Not enough brake fluid in...
3...5 mm (at the outer end of quickly as possible by a spe- the handlebar lever, handle- cialist workshop, preferably an bars in straight-ahead posi- authorised BMW Motorrad re- tion, engine cold) tailer. Clutch play is out of tolerance: Adjust the clutch play CLUTCH 183).
MAINTENANCE set the correct clutch play by unscrewing further. Checking the clutch play 183). Tighten lock nut 1 while hold- ing adjusting screw 2. COOLANT Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is level Specified coolant level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
Pull radiator cowl 1 from its Insert radiator cowl 1 into the brackets 2. brackets 2. The radiator cowl engages with an audible click. Open cap 1 of the expansion tank. Using a suitable funnel, top up Tighten the radiator cowl 1 with coolant until the level is screws from the inside.
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MAINTENANCE Checking tyre tread depth WARNING WARNING Tendency of valve inserts installed vertically to open Riding with badly worn tyres Risk of accident due to im- by themselves at high riding paired handling speeds If applicable, have the tyres Sudden loss of tyre pressure Install valve caps fitted with changed in good time be- rubber sealing rings and...
BMW Motorrad. Place the motorcycle on its Detailed information is stand on firm, even ground. available from your authorised Visually inspect the rims for BMW Motorrad retailer or defects. online from Have damaged rims inspec- bmw-motorrad.com/service ted by a specialist workshop...
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MAINTENANCE beforehand, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. In some cases, the data programmed into the control units can be changed to suit the new wheel sizes. Removing front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Remove screw 3 and remove cycle on its stand.
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Mask off the parts of the Raise front of motorcycle un- wheel rim that could be til the front wheel can turn scratched in the process of freely. BMW Motorrad recom- removing the brake calipers. mends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle.
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MAINTENANCE Roll the front wheel forward to remove. Remove axle screw 10. Slacken left axle clamping screws 11. Remove spacing bushing 14 from the left-hand side of the wheel hub. Installing front wheel WARNING Use of a non-standard wheel Malfunctions in operation of ABS and DTC Slacken right axle clamping See the information on the...
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Roll the front wheel into posi- of the fasteners checked tion between the forks of the by a specialist workshop, front suspension. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Lubricate the quick-release axle 13. Lubricate the running surface Lubricant of spacer bush 14.
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MAINTENANCE quick-release axle on the right side. WARNING Axle screw in front Improper installation of the quick-release axle quick-release axle Loosening of the front wheel M20 x 1.5 After securing the brake cal- 50 Nm ipers and relieving the front Tighten left axle clamping forks, tighten the quick- screws 11 to the specified...
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Tighten right axle clamping Tighten securing screws 6 of screws 12 to the specified the left and right brake cal- tightening torque. ipers to the specified torque. Brake caliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 45 38 Nm Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim.
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MAINTENANCE Front-wheel cover to telescopic fork Thread-locking compound: micro-encapsulated 3 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand. without centre stand Insert the wheel speed sensor Remove the auxiliary stand. into the bore and tighten Place the motorcycle on its new screw 3 to the specified side stand.
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Slip wooden chocks or sim- ilar under the rear wheel to prevent it from dropping out after the quick-release axle has been removed. Remove axle nut 4 and washer 5. Remove chain tensioner 6 and push the axle in as far as it will go.
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Roll the rear wheel to the rear BMW Motorrad dealer. and clear of the swinging arm Roll the rear wheel on the and at the same time pull support into the swinging arm...
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Roll the rear wheel farther Insert right chain tensioner 6 into the swinging arm, while into the swinging arm. Lubricate quick-release axle 5 pushing brake-caliper car- and install it in brake-caliper rier 1 forward at the same carrier 4 and the rear wheel. time.
Risk of accident due to To prolong chain life, delayed braking effect. BMW Motorrad recommends Before driving, check that the use of BMW Motorrad the brakes respond without chain lubricant, or: delay. Lubricant After completing work, op-...
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Checking chain tension If measured value is outside Make sure the ground is level permitted tolerance: and firm and place the motor- Adjust the chain tension cycle on its stand. 199). Turn the rear wheel until it Adjusting chain tension reaches the position of least Make sure the ground is level chain sag.
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If the chain has stretched to the cycle on its stand. maximum permissible length: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Check whether the third marker line 1 can be fully seen. Check chain length if the third...
Chain riveting is OK. If one or more rivet heads have twisted out of line: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. AIR FILTER Removing air filter Remove frame 4. Remove the tank cover Remove air filter insert 5.
If an LED Install the frame 4. light source is faulty contact a Button 3 latches. specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Removing number-plate light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
Remove bulb socket 1 from Insert the bulb into the socket. the bulb carrier. Insert bulb socket 1 into the Pull the bulb out of the bulb bulb support. socket. TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS Installing number-plate light Removing tank cover Replace the defective bulb. Remove the rider's seat Light source for the 99).
MAINTENANCE Remove screws 1 on left and Install screws 2. Install screws 1. right. Install the rider's seat ( 99). Remove screws 2. Remove tank cover 3, noting JUMP-STARTING the securing clips and retain- ing lugs. CAUTION Installing tank cover Touching live parts of the ignition system when the engine is running...
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Remove the rider's seat 99). ATTENTION When jump-starting the en- Excessive current flowing gine, do not disconnect the when the motorcycle is battery from the on-board jump-started electrical system. Wiring smoulders/ignites or damage to the on-board elec- tronics If the motorcycle has to be jump-started connect the leads to the battery termin- als;...
Do not use proprietary more than four weeks. start-assist sprays or other products to start the engine. BMW Motorrad has de- veloped a float charger Install the rider's seat ( 99). specially designed for com-...
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The suitable charger is avail- The charging and charge able from your authorised maintenance measures for the BMW Motorrad dealer. vehicle battery have no effect on the auxiliary battery. This must be dealt with separately. ATTENTION Charging battery when...
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MAINTENANCE The motorcycle's on- Removing battery board electronics know Make sure the ground is level when the battery is fully and firm and place the motor- charged. The on-board socket cycle on its stand. Remove the rider's seat is switched off when this 99).
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Remove screws 4 and work battery holder 5 forward until ATTENTION clear of the battery. Battery not connected in ac- Lift the battery up and out; cordance with correct pro- work it slightly back and forth cedure if it is difficult to remove. Risk of short-circuit Installing battery Always proceed in compli-...
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MAINTENANCE Set the date ( 112). with single seat with radio transceiver box Removing the auxiliary Open the two-way radio box battery 224). with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Switch on the ignition ( 60). Use the emergency unlocking Turn indicators flash once. feature of the two-way radio Confirmation tone sounds box if electric unlocking fails...
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without single seat with radio Installing the auxiliary battery transceiver box Position hook-and-loop Remove the passenger seat strap 6 aligned with the 99). battery cover. Remove screws 1. Install auxiliary battery 5. Remove battery cover 2. Hold positive battery cable 4 in position and install screw 3.
MAINTENANCE without single seat with radio Switch off the ignition. If the alarm system is activ- transceiver box ated, then the alarm system will be automatically activated when the ignition is switched off. Activation takes approximately 30 seconds to complete. Turn indicators flash twice.
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Jumpering of blown fuses circuits checked by a specialist Risk of short-circuit and fire workshop, preferably an au- Never attempt to jumper a thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. blown fuse. Always replace a defective Main fuse fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage.
7.5 A (Slot 2: multifunction except in the course of a switch left, tyre pressure con- BMW Motorrad service by trol (RDC), unlocking for radio a specialist workshop or by transceiver box) other authorised persons.
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Disengage diagnostic socket 2 from holder 3. The interface to the diagnosis and information system can be connected to the diagnostic connector 2. Securing diagnostic socket Disconnect the interface for the diagnosis and information system. Insert diagnostic socket 2 into holder 3.
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GENERAL NOTES POWER SOCKETS USB CHARGING SOCKET CASE CASE FOR SPECIAL VEHICLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TWO-WAY RADIO BOX TOPCASE NAVIGATION SYSTEM...
Use of other-make products tion and use regulations applic- Safety risk BMW Motorrad cannot ex- able in your country. Your authorised amine or test each product BMW Motorrad retailer of outside origin to ensure...
accessory remains operational Automatic shutdown if the ignition is subsequently The USB charging sockets are switched off. The power sock- shut down automatically under ets are switched off approx- the following circumstances: If battery charge state is too imately 15 minutes after the low, to maintain the motor- ignition is switched off, in order cycle's start capability.
ACCESSORIES Make sure that cables do not Adjusting case volume impede the rider. with case Make sure that cables do not Open the case and remove all restrict the steering angle or its contents. obstruct handling. Make sure that cables cannot be trapped.
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The lid engages with an aud- ible click. Turn key 1 clockwise. Press and hold down yel- low latch 2 and pull out carry handle 3. ATTENTION Closure of carrying handle with case lock latched Damage to locking tab Make sure that the case lock is at right angles to the forward direction of travel when you close the carry...
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ACCESSORIES Then push locking flap and red release lever 2 down sim- ultaneously. The locking flap engages. Pull red release lever 1 up. Latching flap 2 pops up. Fully open the latching flap. ATTENTION Closure of carrying handle with case lock latched Damage to locking tab Make sure that the case lock is at right angles to the...
FIRE EXTINGUISHER Maximum permissible speed for riding with with fire extinguisher with cases fitted to the motorcycle holder max 160 km/h Removing fire extinguisher Requirement Payload per case The fire extinguisher is inside the left case. max 8 kg with painted case with holder for special vehicle CASE FOR SPECIAL VEHICLE Open the cases (...
3 on the retaining ignition has been switched off. strap 2 and close the latch 3. Your authorised with painted case with holder BMW Motorrad retailer for special vehicle can change this run-on time to Closing cases ( 223).
TOPCASE Opening topcase with topcase Insert screwdriver in open- ing 1. Turn key 1 clockwise. Press and hold down yel- low latch 2 and pull out carry handle 3. Move lever 3 with the screw- driver 2 in the opening 1 (arrow).
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ACCESSORIES Engage lever 1 in the for- wards end position to obtain ATTENTION the larger volume. Closure of carrying handle Engage lever 1 in the rear- with case lock latched wards end position to obtain Damage to locking tab the smaller volume. Make sure that the topcase Close the topcase.
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Press and hold down yel- low latch 2 and pull out carry handle 3. Engage the topcase in front holders 1 of the topcase car- rier plate. Press the rear of the top- Pull red lever 1 to the rear. case on to the topcase carrier Latching flap 2 pops up.
Securing navigation device Navigation prepara- ATTENTION tion is suitable from BMW Motorrad Navigator IV. Closure of carrying handle with case lock latched The latching system of Damage to locking tab the Mount Cradle is not...
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Insert navigation device 1 at Turn ignition key 1 counter- bottom and pivot it toward clockwise. Pull the lock retainer 2 all the the rear. The navigation device en- way to the left. Lock 3 is unlocked. gages with an audible click. Push lock 3 all the way to the Push the lock retainer 2 all left.
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Operating navigation system The description be- low is based on the BMW Motorrad Navigator V and the BMW Motorrad Nav- igator VI. The BMW Motorrad The navigation system is oper- Navigator IV does not support ated using Multi-Controller 1 all the options described here.
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Home: Starts navigation to is only available when a home address (greyed if Bluetooth device complying no home address has been with the A2DP standard defined). is used, for example a Mute: Switch automatic nav- BMW Motorrad communication igation announcements off system.
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Security settings the top left in the map view. The BMW Motorrad Navig- If a BMW Motorrad com- ator V and the BMW Motorrad munication system is con- Navigator VI can be secured nected, warnings are accom- against unauthorised use with a panied by an acoustic signal.
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swer "Yes" at this prompt, the Navigator saves the VIN of this vehicle in its internal memory. A maximum of five VINs can be saved in this way. It is then no longer necessary to enter the PIN when the Navigator is switched on by ignition ON on any of these vehicles.
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CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINTWORK PRESERVATION LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE...
Use of strongly acidic or and care products you can strongly alkaline cleaning obtain from your authorised agents BMW Motorrad retailer. The Damage to vehicle parts Dilute in accordance with substances in BMW Care the dilution ratio stated on Products have been tested in the packaging of the clean- laboratories and in practice;...
Effect of road salt intensi- hard, scouring surfaces. fied by warm water Corrosion Trim panel components Use only cold water to wash Clean trim panel components off road salt. with water and BMW Motorrad solvent cleaner.
Damage to the rubber seals with plenty of water and Do not use silicone sprays motorcycle cleaner from the or care products that con- BMW Motorrad Care Products tain silicon. range. This is particularly important to counter the CARE OF PAINTWORK effects of road salt.
Clean the motorcycle. recommend BMW Motorrad Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank. solvent cleaner followed by Fuel additives clean the BMW Motorrad gloss polish for fuel injection system and preservation. Marks on the paintwork are the combustion zone. It is ad-...
(preferably using the front- procedure wheel and rear-wheel stands Risk of short-circuit from BMW Motorrad). Always proceed in compli- ance with the specified dis- RESTORING MOTORCYCLE connection sequence. TO USE...
TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Special functions or optional equipment for authorities not work- ing or available only while the vehicle is on the move. Possible cause Rectification Plug connection for auxiliary Insert bridge in isolating plug battery is disconnected. The engine does not start: Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear...
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The Bluetooth connection is not established. Possible cause Rectification The steps required for pairing Check the necessary steps were not carried out. for pairing in the operating instructions for the communic- ation system. The communication system Switch off the helmet's com- was not connected automatic- munication system and recon- ally despite successful pairing.
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Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display. Possible cause Rectification Navigation from the The BMW Motorrad Connec- BMW Motorrad Connec- ted app is opened on the con- ted app was not transmitted. nected mobile device prior to departure.
THREADED FASTENERS Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 45 38 Nm Clamp of quick-re- lease axle M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws six times in alternate se- quence 19 Nm Axle screw in front quick-release axle M20 x 1.5 50 Nm...
Please do not hesit- ate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
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TECHNICAL DATA Engine design Water-cooled 2-cylinder four- stroke engine with four valves per cylinder operated via rocker arms, two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 853 cm Cylinder bore 84 mm Piston stroke 77 mm Compression ratio 12.7 g/cm Nominal capacity 70 kW, at engine speed: 8250 min with power reduction to...
TECHNICAL DATA FRAME Frame type Bridge-type steel frame in shell construction Type plate location Frame, front left at steering head Position of the vehicle identi- Frame, front right by steering fication number head CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 230 mm, at front wheel...
WHEELS AND TYRES Recommended tyre combina- An overview of currently tions approved tyres is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category, front/rear V, required at least: 240 km/h tyres...
TECHNICAL DATA Front wheel Front-wheel type Cross-spoked wheel Front-wheel rim size 2.15" x 21" MTH2 Tyre designation, front 90/90-21 Load index, front tyre Permissible front-wheel imbal- max 5 g ance Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Cross-spoked wheel Rear wheel rim size 4.25"...
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Fuse box 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, coil main relay 7.5 A, Slot 2: multifunction switch left, tyre pressure con- trol (RDC) with single seat with radio 10 A, Slot 1: instrument transceiver box cluster, alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket,...
TECHNICAL DATA Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight Bulbs for the low-beam head- light Bulb for parking light Bulb for tail light/brake light Light source for the number W5W / 12 V / 5 W plate light Bulbs for turn indicators DIMENSIONS Length of motorcycle 2390 mm...
WEIGHTS Vehicle kerb weight 279 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras (OE) Permissible gross vehicle 445 kg weight Maximum payload 166 kg PERFORMANCE FIGURES Top speed 197 km/h with case 160 km/h with topcase 160 km/h with power reduction to...
F1 to F4, depending on equip- ment fitted and customer re- quest. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer, to have changes made to the coding. Marker light + sound signal with radio preparation...
Depending on the equipment and customer request, the fol- lowing special functions can be encoded. To change the coding consult a specialist workshop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Alternating frontal light Flash pattern Flash sequence Marker lights, circuits...
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REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES MAINTENANCE WORK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS...
SERVICE REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS with Canada export If you think that your motorcycle has a fault which may cause an accident, injury or death, you must inform the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) immediately and BMW of North America, LLC. If the NHTSA receives other similar complaints, it may open an investigation.
In order to help ensure BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE that your BMW is always BMW Motorrad has an in optimum condition, extensive network of retailers BMW Motorrad recommends in place to look after you and compliance with the mainten- your motorcycle in more than ance intervals specified for your 100 countries.
A MAINTENANCE WORK BMW Motorrad retailer or a BMW pre-delivery check specialist workshop can also Your authorised view data that is stored in the BMW Motorrad retailer electronic service booklet.
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uled date. It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odometer reading is entered as well in the confirmation of service. Servicing has to be brought forward if this odo- meter reading is reached be- fore the next scheduled date for the service.
SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW Running-in check if vehicle is used off- BMW Motorrad Service, road, annually or every standard scope 10000 km (whichever Engine-oil change, with comes first) filter for the first time after one Check valve clearances year, then every two years...
The tasks included in the BMW_Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance work applic- able for your vehicle may vary. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system Checking coolant level Checking/adjusting clutch play Checking front brake pads and brake discs for wear...
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SERVICE BMW pre-delivery check BMW Running-in Check carried out carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element (for...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element (for...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element (for...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element (for...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...
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BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element (for...
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SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Oil change, engine, with filter Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert...
SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, technical campaign work. Work performed odometer Date reading...
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SERVICE Work performed odometer Date reading...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER CERTIFICATE FOR KEYLESS RIDE CERTIFICATE FOR TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) CERTIFICATE FOR TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
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dress: DECLARATION OF CON- bmw-motorrad.com/certifica- FORMITY tion Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity under RED (2014/ Keyless Ride HUF5750 53/EU). Technical information Frequency band: 434,42 MHz Transmission Power: 10 mW Manufacturer Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Vel- bert, Germany Hereby, Huf Hülsbeck &...
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APPENDIX Tyre pressure control (RDC) Hereby, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst BC5A4 GmbH & Co. KG declares Technical information that the radio equipment type Frequency band: 433.895 - HUF8465 is in compliance with 433.945 MHz Directive 2014/53/EU. The full Output Power: <10 mW e.r.p. text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the Manufacturer...
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following internet address: Hereby, Bury Sp. z o.o. de- bmw-motorrad.com/certifica- clares that the radio equipment tion type WCA Motorrad-Ladesta- ufach is in compliance with Dir- TFT instrument cluster ective 2014/53/EU. The full ICC10in text of the EU declaration of Technical information conformity is available at the The ICC10in can operate in following internet address:...
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APPENDIX dress: bmw-motorrad.com/certifica- bmw-motorrad.com/certifica- tion tion Intelligent emergency call Mid Range Radar TPM E-CALL EU MRRe14FCR Technical information Technical information Antenna internal: Frequenzy band: 76 - 77 GHz Frequency band: 880 MHz - Nominal radiated power: e.i.r.p. 915 MHz (peak detector): 32 dBm Radiated Power [TRP]: <...
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Declaration of Conformity Radio equipment electronic United Arab Emirates immobiliser (EWS4) For all countries without EU Technical information Frequency Band: 134 kHz (Transponder: TMS37145 / Type DST80, TMS3705 Transponder Base Station IC) Philippiens Output Power: 50 dBµV/m Manufacturer and Address Manufacturer: BECOM Electronics GmbH Address: Technikerstraße 1,...
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Indonesia Taiwan 72790/SDPPI/2021 13349 低功 電波 射性電機管 辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低 功率射頻電 機,非經許可,公 司、商號或使用者均不得擅 自變 更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計 之特性及 功能。第十四條 低功 Dilarang melakukan perubahan 率射頻電機之使用不 得影響飛航 Spesifikasi yang dapat 安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有 Menimbulkan gangguan fisik 干 擾現象時,應立即停用,並改 dan/atau elektromagnetik 善至無干擾時方 得繼續使用。 前 terhadap lingkungan sekitarnya 項合法通信,指依電信法規定作...
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United States (USA) Canada Contains FCC ID: Contains IC: ODE-MREWS5012 10430A-MREWS5012 FCC § 15.19 Labelling This device complies with part 15 requirements of the FCC Rules and Industry This device complies with part Canada license-exempt RSS 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry standard(s).
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Certifications BMW Keyless Ride ID Device USA, Canada: Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 IC: 4008C-HUF5750 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Canada: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and...
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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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Argentina: H-17115...
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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.
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The product is Iabeted with the CE marking: Velbert, October 15 th , 2013 Benjamin A. Müller Product Development Systems Car Access and Immobilization - Electronics Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG Steeger Straße 17, D-42551 Velbert...
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Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 Le présent appareil est conforme of the FCC Rules and with aux CNR d'Industrie Canada Industry Canada license-exempt applicables aux appareils radio RSS standard(s).
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Declaration of Conformity Radio equipment TFT instrument Argentina cluster For all Countries without EU C-24711 Technical information Brazil BT operating frq. Range: Este equipamento opera em 2402 – 2480 MHz caráter secundário, isto é, não BT version: 4.2 (no BTLE) tem direito a proteção contra BT output power: <...
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Mexico Le présent appareil est conforme La operación de este equipo está aux CNR d'Industrie Canada sujeta a las siguientes dos applicables aux appareils radio condiciones: exempts de licence. L'exploitation (1) es posible que este equipo o est autorisée aux deux conditions dispositivo no cause interferencia suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit perjudicial y...
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Thailand เครื ่ อ งโทรคมนาคมและอุ ป กรณ์ น้ ี มี ค วามสอดคล้ อ งตามข้ อ กํ า หนดของ กทช. (This telecommunication equipments is in compliance with NTC requirements) United States (USA) This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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