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MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL R 18 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 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Steering lock Ignition Quick & easy reference Lighting Abbreviations and sym- Multifunction display bols Settings in the instru- Equipment ment cluster Technical data Anti-theft alarm (DWA) Currency Automatic Stability Additional sources of Control (ASC) information Riding mode Certificates and operat- Adaptive cruise control ing licences...
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Parking your motor- Silencer Lighting cycle Jump-starting Refuelling Battery Securing motorcycle Fuses for transportation Diagnostic connector ENGINEERING DE- ACCESSORIES TAILS General notes General notes Power sockets General drive functions Luggage Antilock Brake System Optional accessories (ABS) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) CARE Riding mode Care products...
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Anti-theft alarm Dimensions Weights Performance figures SERVICE Reporting safety-rel- evant defects BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad Service history BMW Motorrad mo- bility services Maintenance work Maintenance sched- Maintenance confirm- ations Service confirmations APPENDIX Declaration of Con- formity Certificate for elec-...
QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA CURRENCY ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES DATA MEMORY...
Optional equipment. WARNING Medium-risk The vehicles are hazard. Non-avoidance assembled com- can lead to fatal or severe in- plete with all the jury. BMW Motorrad DANGER High-risk haz- optional equipment ard. Non-avoidance leads originally ordered. to fatal or severe injury.
EQUIPMENT equipment, the national-mar- When you ordered your ket version or country-specific BMW Motorrad, you chose measuring procedures. De- various items of custom tailed values can be taken from equipment. These operating the vehicle registration docu-...
The rider's manual for your turer of the vehicle, for example vehicle, operating and installa- via a separate booklet. tion instructions for accessories and general information about BMW Motorrad, in relation to technology, for example, are available for download from 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. retailer or another qualified Vehicle users have the right to service partner or specialist...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ently stored on the vehicle con- Legal requirements for the dition, component loads, incid- disclosure of data ents or errors. As part of its legal responsib- This information is generally ilities, the manufacturer of the used to document the condi- vehicle is obligated to make its tion of a component, a module, stored data available to the rel-...
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BMW Motorrad retailer or an- this technical information can other qualified service partner be read out of the vehicle to- or specialist workshop.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS or is located on a device that provider of the respective app. is connected to the vehicle, The scope of the possible set- for example smartphone, USB tings depends on the corres- stick, MP3 player. If this data ponding app and the operating is stored in the vehicle, the system of the mobile device.
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is exchanged using a secure connection, for example with the IT systems provided by the vehicle manufacturer. Obtaining, processing and us- ing personal data outside of the normal provision of ser- vices requires legal permission, contractual agreement or con- sent. It is also possible to have the entire data connection ac- tivated or deactivated.
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GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE BEHIND THE SIDE TRIM PANEL, RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
GENERAL VIEWS GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Fuel filler neck ( Power socket ( 144) Tyre pressure table (be- hind the side trim panel) 111) Disengage diagnostic socket (behind fairing bracket) ( 141) Reverser ( Type plate...
GENERAL VIEWS BEHIND THE SIDE TRIM PANEL, RIGHT Toolkit ( 110) Payload table Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel ( Replacing fuses ( 139) Remote positive terminal 133)
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INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY WARNING INDICATORS SERVICE DISPLAY...
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STATUS INDICATORS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS ABS ( High-beam headlight Daytime riding light Warning light, drive mal- function ( Neutral indicator light Adaptive cruise control ASC ( Turn indicators ( General warning light Displayed in combination with warning symbols in the multifunction display...
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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY Value Riding mode ( Unit On-board computer Gear indicator Status Warning symbol Displayed in combination with the 'General' warning light (...
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STATUS INDICATORS WARNING INDICATORS Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the ap- propriate warning lights and warning symbols appear. The possible warnings are lis- Acknowledging warnings ted on the next pages.
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Calling up active warnings Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until is displayed. WARN Along with the warning 4, the number of warnings 3 is dis- played as well. Press button 2 to call up the next warning 4 in the sequence.
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STATUS INDICATORS Warnings, overview Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up. is displayed. Electronic im- mobiliser active lights up. is displayed. Radio-operated key out of range lights up. is displayed. Replace battery of radio-operated key ( is displayed. Engine tempe- flashes.
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Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up. is displayed. Bulb faulty flashes. ABS self-dia- gnosis not com- pleted ( lights up. ABS fault ( quick- ASC intervention flashes. flashes. ASC self-dia- gnosis not com- pleted ( lights up. ASC switched off lights up.
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STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights flashes. Hill Start Control cannot be activ- ated ( is displayed. Service due lights up. is displayed. Service overdue...
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Have the fault ignition key re- placed, preferably by an au- is displayed. thorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Possible cause: Radio-operated key out of The integral battery in the ra- range dio-operated key has lost a lights up.
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Throttle grip is in idle posi- quickly as possible by a spe- tion. cialist workshop, preferably an If the engine oil temperature authorised BMW Motorrad re- is frequently too high, have tailer. the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist work-...
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Have the fault rectified as cialist workshop, preferably an quickly as possible by a spe- authorised BMW Motorrad re- cialist workshop, preferably an tailer. authorised BMW Motorrad re- It is possible to continue to tailer.
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Have the fault rectified as board electronics switch off the quickly as possible by a spe- electricity supply to individual cialist workshop, preferably an consumers. authorised BMW Motorrad re- Possible cause: tailer. Too many consumers are Bulb faulty switched on. On-board lights up.
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Have the fault rectified as completed quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an The ABS function is not authorised BMW Motorrad re- available, because self- tailer. diagnosis did not complete. (The motorcycle has to reach ASC intervention a defined minimum speed quick-flashes.
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BMW Motorrad re- checked: min 5 km/h) tailer. Pull away slowly. Bear in mind that the ASC is not...
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Fuel reserve Fuel down to reserve The amount of fuel remaining lights up. in the fuel tank when the low- fuel warning light comes on is displayed in combina- depends on riding dynamics. tion with distance counter The more the fuel moves in- for reserve fuel or, as ap- KM R...
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Hill Start Control has been viced regularly by a specialist automatically deactivated. workshop, preferably an au- Side stand has been exten- thorised BMW Motorrad re- ded. tailer. Hill Start Control is deactiv- The vehicle remains oper- ated when the side stand is ationally reliable and road- extended.
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The date saved in the in- SERVICE DISPLAY strument cluster must be adjusted if the service display appears more than one month prior to the service date. This situation may occur if the bat- tery has been disconnected from the vehicle. When a service is due within one month, symbol for service due 4 and service due...
and to have the emergency key Remove ignition key 2. with you as an alternative. IGNITION Range of the Keyless Radio-operated key Ride radio-operated key The telltale light for the approx. 1 m radio-operated key flashes while the search for the radio- Switching on ignition operated key is in progress.
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OPERATION Switching off ignition If the battery of the radio- operated key is empty, the Requirement vehicle can be started by Radio-operated key is within simply inserting the folded range. radio-operated key into the ring aerial under the seat. Remove the rider's seat 68).
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is displayed. Key bit flips out. Push battery cover 2 up. Remove battery 3. Dispose of the old battery in DANGER accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; do not Swallowing a battery attempt to dispose of batter- Risk of injury or death ies as domestic waste.
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If you lose an ignition key, you while riding can have it barred by your au- Risk of fall due to rear wheel thorised BMW Motorrad re- locking tailer. Do not operate the kill If you wish to do this, you will switch when riding.
Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely neces- sary. Engine switched off High-beam headlight and Normal operating position headlight flasher (run)
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OPERATION in that position until the park- ing lights come on. Switch the ignition on and off again to switch off the park- ing lights. Automatic daytime riding light with daytime riding light The changeover between daytime riding light and Immediately after switching low-beam headlight includ- off the ignition, pull switch 1...
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If the ambient brightness de- creases below a certain value (e.g. in a tunnel) while the daytime riding light function is active, the low-beam head- light is automatically switched on. When sufficient ambi- ent brightness is detected, the daytime riding light is Repeatedly short-press but- switched back on.
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OPERATION on the ignition and press Comfort turn indicator button 1 again. Turn indicators Switch on the ignition ( 41). If button 1 has been pressed to the right or left, the turn indicators are automatically switched off under the follow- Push button 1 to the left ing circumstances: to switch on the left turn...
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY Selecting display Requirement switched off and the date has changed. The vehicle is at a standstill. Distance ridden after fuel Switch on the ignition ( 41). down to reserve: , select- KM R The on-board computer read- able only after the fuel level ings appear on the display.
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OPERATION Countdown distance to next service due: , selectable SERV only when next service due within 1000 km or service is overdue. Service due date: SERV selectable only when next service is due within one month or service is overdue. Active warnings: , se- WARN...
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Resetting trip distance Press and hold down button 2 recorder until the average value you want 3 is reset. Switch on the ignition ( 41). Repeatedly short-press but- ton 1 until the trip distance recorder you want to reset 3 is displayed.
OPERATION the ignition is switched off SETTINGS IN THE INSTRU- or leave the auto- DWA ON MENT CLUSTER matic function switched off Selecting SETUP DWA OFF Requirement Set the time CLOCK The vehicle is at a standstill. Set the date DATE Configure displays SET DISPLAY...
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exited and settings Exit SETUP ( 52). SETUP not saved. Setting clock Alternatively, ride away. Speed for operation in WARNING SETUP mode Adjusting the clock when max 10 km/h riding If permissible maximum Risk of accident speed for operation is Set the clock only when the exceeded, is exited...
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OPERATION Setting date Switch on the ignition ( 41). Press and hold down button 2 until hours number 3 flashes. Short-press button 1 to in- Repeatedly short-press but- crease the hours number by ton 1 until SETUP ENTER one. displayed. Short-press button 2 to re- Long-press button 2 to open duce the hours number by...
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Press and hold down button 2 Adjusting the brightness of until month number 4 flashes. the backlighting Short-press button 1 to in- Requirement crease the month number by The vehicle is at a standstill. one. Switch on the ignition ( 41).
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OPERATION Repeatedly short-press but- Repeatedly short-press ton 1 until button 2 until the unit you SET UNIT ENTER is displayed. want 3 is selected. Long-press button 2 to activ- If you want to exit setup, re- peatedly press button 1 until SET UNIT Short-press button 1 to step is displayed.
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is displayed. Press button 1 to select SET UNIT EXIT Long-press button 2 to exit display 3. The following displays can be SET UNIT is displayed. deactivated: SETUP RESET Trip distance recorder reading Configuring displays Automatic trip distance Requirement Average speed The vehicle is at a standstill.
OPERATION Displays have been reset to Press button 1 on the radio- the factory default. operated key twice. is dis- Activation takes approximately SET DISPLAY EXIT played. 30 seconds to complete. Long-press button 2 to exit Turn indicators flash twice. Anti-theft alarm is active.
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Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2 turn indicators flash. The type Flashes 3x: Ignition switched of acoustic alarm can be set by on with unauthorised vehicle an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Flashes 4x: Disconnection of the DWA anti-theft alarm from the motorcycle's battery...
OPERATION armed automatically when the Deactivating DWA ignition is switched off. Switch on the ignition ( 41). : The DWA anti-theft DWA OFF alarm is deactivated. Long-press button 1 to exit SET DWA is displayed. SETUP ENTER AUTOMATIC STABILITY CON- TROL (ASC) Switching off ASC Switch on the ignition (...
Switching on ASC RIDING MODE Using riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed operational scenarios for your motorcycle from which you can select the scenario suitable for your situation: RAIN: Riding on rain-wet roads. ROLL: Riding on dry roads. Press and hold down button 1...
OPERATION The current riding mode 2 is ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL displayed. with cruise control Switching on cruise control Repeatedly press button 1 until the riding mode you Slide switch 1 to the right. want 2 is displayed. Button 2 is enabled for opera- With the vehicle at a stand- tion.
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The motorcycle maintains Speed is reduced by approx. your current cruising speed 1 km/h each time you push and the setting is saved. the button. Push button 1 back and hold Accelerating it in this position. The vehicle decelerates smoothly. The current speed is main- tained and saved if button 1 is not pushed again.
OPERATION Resuming former cruising Button 2 is disabled. speed HILL START CONTROL with Hill Start Control Display Short-push button 1 back to return to the speed saved be- forehand. Opening the throttle does Symbol 1 for Hill Start Control not deactivate cruise con- shows in the status field.
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The following settings are avail- able: : Hill Start Control is HSC ON activated. : Hill Start Control is HSC OFF deactivated. Long-press button 1 to exit SET HSC is displayed. SETUP ENTER Apply firm pressure to hand- Operating Hill Start Control brake lever 1 or to the foot- Requirement brake lever and then quickly...
OPERATION entitled "Engineering details" Activating the reverser 106). REVERSER with reverser General information The following prerequisites must have been met to be able to use the reverser: Motorcycle at standstill. Turn selector lever 1 to the R Engine running. position. Brake applied.
Automatic termination Turn selector lever 1 to the F position. Reversing is cancelled automat- Gear indicator 2 switches ically: from On excessive uphill/downhill gradients HEATED GRIPS In the event of obstructions If the reversing motor has with heated grips overheated The heating in the heated If the side stand has been ex- handlebar grips can be...
OPERATION The following settings are avail- RIDER'S SEAT able: Removing rider's seat Heating off without two-up riding pack- Low heating power Medium heating power High heating power High heating power is for heating the grips quickly: it is advisable to switch back Make sure the ground is level to a lower heating power as and firm and place the motor-...
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Pull passenger seat 1 to the with two-up riding package rear and remove. Insert rider's seat 1 into mount 4. Remove screws 3. Manoeuvre rider's seat 1 into Remove retainer 2. position at rear and install re- Pull rider's seat 1 to the rear tainer 3 with screws 2.
Have the basic settings of the headlight restored by a spe- Applying light pressure from cialist workshop, preferably an behind, turn adjuster knob 1 authorised BMW Motorrad re- to the desired position. tailer. The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if the clutch lever is pushed for- ward.
ADJUSTMENT Adjustment options: From position 1: Narrowest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever To position 5: Widest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever BRAKES Applying light pressure from Adjusting handbrake lever behind, turn adjuster knob 1 to the desired position. WARNING The adjusting screw is Relocated brake fluid tank...
spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Remove the side trim panel 111). Slacken nuts with left-hand thread 1 on left and right. Turn indicators 2 move freely. ATTENTION Incorrect setting Damage to adjustment mech- Align the turn indicators hori- anism zontally and vertically at right...
ADJUSTMENT GEARSHIFT LEVER Basic setting of the rear spring preload Adjusting gearshift lever Turn hexagon head as far as ATTENTION it will go counter-clockwise. (filled up, with driver's weight Unintentional operation of of approx. 85 kg) the gearshift lever Turn hexagon head as far as Damage to the gearbox it will go counter-clockwise, Check that the gearshift...
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Gearshift lever to se- lector shaft 8 Nm Adjusting shift rocker with footboard ATTENTION Remove screw 1. Unintentional operation of Disengage rear gearshift the gearshift lever lever 2 from gearshift shaft 3. Damage to the gearbox Hold rear gearshift lever 2 Check that the gearshift in the desired position relat- lever is in the correct pos-...
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ADJUSTMENT Adjusting peg with footboard ATTENTION Unintentional operation of the gearshift lever Damage to the gearbox Check that the gearshift Hold front gearshift lever 1 lever is in the correct pos- in the desired position relat- ition. Make sure that the gearshift ive to the gearshift shaft and lever is under no load ex- push it on to gearshift shaft 3.
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Note minimum distance D between lower edge of peg 1 and upper edge of footboard 2 of min 25 mm.
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SAFETY INFORMATION REGULAR CHECK STARTING RUNNING IN BRAKES SHIFTING WITH SHIFT ROCKER PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE REFUELLING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...
Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer will Adjust spring preload and tyre be happy to advise you on pressures to suit total weight. the correct clothing for every Pack heavy items at the bot- purpose.
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Risk of poisoning Risk of burning Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which is colourless CAUTION and odourless but highly toxic. Engine and exhaust system become very hot when the WARNING vehicle is in use Exhaust gases adversely af- Risk of burning Always wear helmet, suit, fecting health Risk of asphyxiation...
RIDING Tampering ATTENTION ATTENTION Unburned fuel in catalytic converter Tampering with the motor- Damage to catalytic converter cycle (e.g. engine manage- Note the points listed for ment ECU, throttle valves, protection of the catalytic clutch) converter. Damage to the affected parts, failure of safety-relevant func- Risk of overheating tions, voiding of warranty...
Check the tyre pressures is increased for a short time 120). after engine start. Check security of luggage. To ensure starting capab- ility at high engine tem- Every 3rd refuelling stop peratures, idle speed after en- Check the engine oil level gine start is increased for a 113).
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Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. ABS self-diagnosis All indicator and warning BMW Motorrad Integral ABS lights 2 are switched on.
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Phase 2 ASC self-diagnosis Test of the wheel-speed BMW Motorrad ASC performs sensors as the vehicle pulls self-diagnosis to ensure its op- away from rest. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- flashes. formed automatically when you switch on the ignition. Phase 1...
Have the fault rectified as Running-in check quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an 500...1200 km authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Brake pads New brake pads have to bed RUNNING IN down before they can achieve Engine their optimum friction levels.
Ride carefully and avoid ex- full braking force to the surface tremely sharp inclines. of the road. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS BRAKES prevents the front wheel from How can stopping distance be locking up. minimised?
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RIDING lights switch off automatically Wet and dirty brakes as soon as you start to acceler- Wetness and dirt on the brake ate and vehicle speed reaches discs and the brake pads di- 20 km/h. minish braking efficiency. Delayed braking action or poor Descending mountain passes braking efficiency must be reckoned with in the follow-...
SHIFTING WITH SHIFT ATTENTION ROCKER with footboard Additional weight placing strain on the side stand Operating shift rocker Risk of damage to parts if With footboards installed, vehicle topples gearshifts are performed Do not sit or lean on the by means of a shift rocker. vehicle while it is propped on the side stand.
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More ATTENTION information is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad Component damage retailer. Component damage caused by overfilled fuel tank Recommended fuel...
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Turn filler cap of fuel tank 1 Refuel with fuel of the grade counter-clockwise and re- stated; do not fill the tank move. past the bottom edge of filler neck 1. with lockable fuel filler cap When refuelling after run- ning on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, so that...
RIDING Set the filler cap of the fuel tank in position and turn it clockwise to close. with lockable fuel filler cap Use the ignition key to lock the filler cap of the fuel tank by turning it clockwise. Remove the ignition key and pivot the protective cap closed over the fuel tank ATTENTION...
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and pass them down through the rear wheel swinging arm. Uniformly tighten all the straps. The vehicle's springs are com- pressed. ATTENTION Trapping of components Component damage Do not trap components such as brake lines or cable legs. Run the strap over the steer- ing head and tighten it down.
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GENERAL NOTES GENERAL DRIVE FUNCTIONS ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) RIDING MODE DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL HILL START CONTROL ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT...
While the brakes are slow- engine speed is limited to a ing the motorcycle, the maximum of 3600 rpm: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS adapts braking-force distribution between front and...
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rear brakes to suit the load on this situation can occur, ABS the motorcycle. intervenes and adapts brak- ing pressure to the maximum ATTENTION transferable braking force. The wheels continue to turn and the Attempted burn-out despite driving stability is retained irre- integral braking function spective of the road condition.
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Limitations BMW Motorrad ABS will be un- inherent to the design principle able to prevent the rear wheel mean that at lower speeds the from lifting clear of the ground.
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In addition to problems with inspection intervals. the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex- ceptional riding conditions can Safety reserves lead to a fault message being The potentially shorter...
Self-dia- tem. gnosis has to complete before fault messages can be issued. The BMW Motorrad ASC can AUTOMATIC STABILITY CON- switch off automatically under TROL (ASC) the exceptional riding condi- How does ASC work? tions outlined below.
There are matched settings Under these circumstances, for the ASC, dynamic engine BMW Motorrad recommends brake control and engine rolling the throttle slightly characteristic for each riding closed so as to restore stability mode. In the ROCK riding with the least possible delay.
ENGINEERING DETAILS Automatic Stability Control The desired riding mode is ini- (ASC) tially preselected. The mode In the RAIN riding mode: change does not take place un- maximum stability on wet til the systems in question are roads. There may be reduced all in the appropriate state.
Sharp braking during sporty function riding. The Dynamic Brake Control In the same way as function assists the rider in BMW Motorrad ASC, dynamic emergency braking situations. engine brake control compares Detection of emergency the wheel circumferential braking velocities of the front and rear Sudden, sharp application of wheels.
ENGINEERING DETAILS effectiveness of emergency Behaviour when the braking is ensured. motorcycle rolls or slips If the throttle is closed If the vehicle starts to roll (throttle grip position < 5 %) while Hill Start Control is while Dynamic Brake Control active, brake pressure is is in action, the engine torque increased.
After two minutes, or when Bank angle is more than 7°. Speed is higher than 10 km/h. the brake is actuated, Hill The low-beam headlight is Start Control is completely switched on. deactivated. The holding pressure is released immediately without a brake warning jolt as soon as the ignition is switched off.
If you are in doubt, fasteners on your vehicle are consult a specialist workshop, listed in the section entitled preferably your authorised "Technical data". BMW Motorrad retailer. Microencapsulated screws TOOLKIT The microencapsulation is a chemical thread-locker. An ad- hesive compound creates a se-...
Remove the rider's seat Installing side trim panel 68). Make sure the ground is level Open-ended spanner and firm and place the motor- Width across flats 10/ cycle on its stand. 13 mm The procedure described Adjust the spring here for the right side preload for rear wheel panel applies by analogy to the 75).
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MAINTENANCE Disengage left fairing car- rier 2 from grommets 3 and remove. Installing left fairing bracket Remove screws 3 from right fairing carrier 2. Disengage right fairing car- rier 2 from grommet 1 and remove. Engage left fairing carrier 2 in Installing right fairing bracket grommets 3.
Installing front-wheel stand rectly will be found in the instructions for the stand. ATTENTION Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Use of the front wheel stand will be happy to assist you in without accompanying use selecting a suitable assembly of auxiliary stand stand.
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BMW Motorrad retailer. ATTENTION To protect the environ- Vehicle toppling sideways ment, BMW Motorrad re- Risk of damage to parts if commends occasionally check- vehicle topples ing the engine oil after a jour- Secure the vehicle, prefer- ney of at least 50 km.
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with Option 719 design pack- age Aero ATTENTION Use of insufficient engine oil or too much engine oil Engine damage Always make sure that the oil level is correct. Slowly and gradually top up the engine oil to the specified level.
Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop, Hold cover 2 in position and preferably an authorised install screws 1. BMW Motorrad retailer. Cylinder head cover to Checking brake pad thickness, cylinder head front brakes Make sure the ground is level...
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1. BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking brake pad thickness, rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Brake-pad wear limit, front min 1 mm (Friction pad only, without backing plate.
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Make sure the ground is level system, do not permit the and firm and hold the motor- brake pads to wear past the cycle upright. minimum permissible thick- ness. Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer.
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If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes Turn the handlebars to a pos-...
MAINTENANCE authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. CLUTCH Checking operation of the clutch Pull the clutch lever. There is a clearly perceptible pressure point. Check the brake fluid level in If the pressure point is not brake fluid reservoir 1. clearly perceptible:...
If there is a variation in the se- beforehand, preferably an quence of sounds: Have the spokes checked authorised BMW Motorrad by a specialist workshop, retailer. In these cases, the data preferably an authorised programmed into the control BMW Motorrad retailer.
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ATTENTION Unwanted inward movement of the brake pads Component damage on at- tempt to install the brake cal- iper or because brake pads have to be forced apart Do not operate the brakes Remove cable tie 2. with a brake caliper not cor- Remove screws 3.
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MAINTENANCE ATTENTION Removal of front wheel not in compliance with correct procedure Damage to wheel speed sensor Note the wheel-speed sensor when rolling out the Slacken screw 1, but do not front wheel. remove it. Press quick-release axle with Set down front wheel and screw 1 slightly toward the roll forwards out of the front inside, so as to be better able...
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Damage to wheel speed by a specialist workshop, sensor preferably an authorised Note the wheel-speed BMW Motorrad dealer. sensor when rolling in the front wheel. Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the forks of the front suspension.
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MAINTENANCE Lubricate quick-release axle 1. Install screw 1. In this pro- cess, counter-hold the quick- Lubricant release axle on the right side. Bolt on quick-release Optimoly TA axle M20 x 1,5 - 8.8 WARNING 50 Nm Improper installation of the quick-release axle Loosening of the front wheel After securing the brake cal-...
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Hold left brake caliper 1 in Tighten clamping screws 1 position and install screws 3. on the left and right to the specified torque. Brake calliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 40 - 10.9 56 Nm Secure cable ties 2. WARNING Brake pads not lying against the brake disc...
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MAINTENANCE Removing rear wheel Lift the motorcycle, preferably ATTENTION with a rear-wheel stand. Use of hard or sharp-edged Engage first gear. objects in proximity to com- Install the rear-wheel stand ponent 113). Component damage Remove the silencer ( 131). Take care not to scratch Remove the license plate.
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Remove quick-release axle 2, Check judder-damper rubber allow sensor holder 3 to element 1; replace if neces- dangle from the cable. sary. Remove bush 1. Installing rear wheel WARNING Use of a non-standard wheel Malfunctions in control at- tempts made by the ABS and See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the...
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Install bush 5. by a specialist workshop, Hold sensor holder 4 and preferably an authorised quick-release axle 2 in posi- BMW Motorrad dealer. tion. Bring marks 3 on sensor holder 4 and rear wheel swinging arm 1 into align- ment.
WARNING Brake pads not lying against the brake disc Risk of accident due to delayed braking effect. Before driving, check that the brakes respond without delay. Install screw 1. Operate the brake several Bolt to rear wheel quick- times until the brake pads are release axle bedded.
Position silencer 1 at brack- Safety risk ets 2 and 4. Always replace a faulty bulb Push silencer 1 on to exhaust at the earliest possible op- manifold 3. portunity. Consult a special- ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
If an LED light source is faulty Wiring smoulders/ignites or contact a specialist workshop, damage to the on-board elec- preferably an authorised tronics BMW Motorrad retailer. If the motorcycle has to be jump-started connect the JUMP-STARTING leads to the battery termin- als; never attempt to jump-...
MAINTENANCE protect the starter motor and When jump-starting the en- the donor battery. gine, do not disconnect the battery from the on-board Do not use proprietary electrical system. start-assist sprays or other Make sure the ground is level products to start the engine. and firm and place the motor- Allow both engines to run for cycle on its stand.
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The suitable charger is avail- is to remain out of use for able from your authorised more than four weeks. BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad has de- Disconnect devices plugged veloped a float charger into the socket. Comply with the operating specially designed for com- instructions of the charger.
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MAINTENANCE Recharging disconnected battery ATTENTION Charge the battery using a Recharging a fully dis- suitable charger. charged battery via the Comply with the operating power socket or extra instructions of the charger. socket Once the battery is fully Damage to the vehicle elec- charged, disconnect the tronics charger's terminal clips from...
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ATTENTION ATTENTION Battery not disconnected Battery comes into contact in accordance with correct with the silencer during re- procedure moval/installation Risk of short-circuit Component damage Always proceed in compli- Use a piece of cardboard, ance with the specified dis- for example, to protect the connection sequence.
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MAINTENANCE Route adapter cable for re- mote positive terminal 1 as close as possible to the open- ing (arrow). To facilitate installation, se- cure cable tie 2 to adapter cable for remote positive ter- minal 1. On the right side of the vehicle, grip adapter cable for remote positive terminal 1 at the opening (arrow) by...
the battery and the battery holder. Do not trap adapter cable for remote positive terminal 1 between the battery and the battery holder. Install negative battery cable 1 with screw 2. Install retaining strap 3. Install the left fairing bracket 112).
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If fuse defects recur fre- Fuse 2 quently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an au- 7.5 A (Sensor box, round in- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. strument, left multifunction switch) Consult the fuse assignment diagram below and replace Main fuse the defective fuse.
Do not disconnect the diagnostic socket or allow it to be disconnected except in the course of a BMW Motorrad service by a specialist workshop or by other authorised persons. Have the work carried out by appropriately trained per- sonnel.
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GENERAL NOTES POWER SOCKETS LUGGAGE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...
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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...
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Handling adversely affected You can examine all the by overloading and imbal- optional accessories from anced loads BMW Motorrad by visiting: Risk of falling bmw-motorrad.com. Do not exceed the permiss- ible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instructions on loading.
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CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINT 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 Motorrad the dilution ratio stated on Care Products have been...
Damage to radiator fins bird droppings. For this, we Take care not to bend the recommend BMW Motorrad radiator fins when cleaning. solvent cleaner followed by BMW Motorrad gloss polish for preservation. Marks on the paintwork are particularly easy to see after...
Remove the protective wax For paint preservation, coating. BMW Motorrad recommends Clean the motorcycle. the use of BMW Motorrad Install the battery ( 137). gloss polish or agents contain- Note the checklist ( 84). ing carnauba wax or synthetic wax.
TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The engine does not start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand is extended and Retract the side stand. gear is engaged. Clutch lever not pulled. In neutral or if a gear is en- gaged, pull the clutch lever. Fuel tank is empty.
THREADED FASTENERS Front wheel Value Valid Brake calliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 40 - 10.9 56 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 - 8.8 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws six times in alternate se- quence 19 Nm Bolt on quick-release axle M20 x 1,5 - 8.8...
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TECHNICAL DATA Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to handlebar fitting 12 Nm Frame Value Valid Carrier for side cover to frame M5 x 14 5 Nm micro-encapsulated...
ENGINE OIL Engine oil, capacity approx. 4.0 l, with filter change Engine-oil specification SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro. Engine oil, quantity for topping max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...
TECHNICAL DATA ENGINE Engine number location Crankcase bottom section, left Engine type A70B18A Engine design Air-cooled/oil-cooled 2-cyl- inder 4-cycle opposed-twin engine with two chain-driven camshafts located above the crankshaft Displacement 1802 cm Cylinder bore 107.1 mm Piston stroke 100 mm Compression ratio 9.6:1 Nominal capacity...
TECHNICAL DATA CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 120 mm, at front wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Steel double armed swinging Design of the rear-wheel Direct-pivot spring strut with suspension adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 90 mm, at rear wheel...
6.5 mm, Wear limit 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/service. Speed category, front/rear H, required at least: 210 km/h tyres Front wheel...
TECHNICAL DATA Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, Two-up mode with loading, with a cold tyre ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fuses Fuse 1 10 A, Anti-theft alarm system, instrument cluster, OBD con- nector, isolating relay, ignition switch Fuse 2...
Lighting Bulb for parking light Bulbs for the low-beam head- light Bulb for high-beam headlight Bulb for tail light/brake light Bulbs for turn indicators ANTI-THEFT ALARM Activation time on arming approx. 30 s Alarm duration approx. 26 s Battery type (For Keyless Ride CR 2032 radio-operated key) DIMENSIONS...
TECHNICAL DATA WEIGHTS Vehicle kerb weight 345 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras (OE) Permissible gross vehicle 560 kg weight Maximum payload 215 kg PERFORMANCE FIGURES Top speed 180 km/h with power reduction to 156 km/h 35 kW...
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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 BMW Motorrad retailer or a MAINTENANCE WORK specialist workshop can also BMW pre-delivery check view data that is stored in the Your authorised 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 Oil change (incl. engine every 2 years or every and bevel gears rear) 20000 km (whichever BMW Motorrad Service, comes first) standard scope for the first time after one Engine-oil change, with 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 Visual inspection of clutch system Checking steering-head bearing...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Oil change in rear bevel gears...
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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 Renewing air cleaner insert Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
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...
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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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INDEX recharging disconnected Abbreviations and symbols, 4 battery, 136 removing, 136 Engineering details, 98 Technical data, 162 Indicator and warning Voltage of the vehicle light, 33 electrical system critical, 32 Self-diagnosis, 86 Brake fluid Accessories Checking fluid level, general notes, 144 front, 118 Adaptive Headlight, 107 Checking fluid level, rear, 119...
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INDEX Steering lock Type plate Locking the steering lock, 40 Position on the vehicle, 14 Tyre pressures Unlocking steering lock, 40 Position on the vehicle, 14 Tyres Technical data Checking tread depth, 120, Battery, 162 Brakes, 160 Checking tyre pressure, 120 Chassis and suspension, 160 Checking tyre pressures, 120 Clutch, 158...
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Important data for refuelling: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) 95 ROZ/RON 90 AKI Alternative fuel grade Regular, unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l Fuel reserve approx. 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold...
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