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  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2008 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01417712421* Order No. 01 41 7 712 421 *01417712421* 02.2008, 2nd edition...
  • Page 5 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ..... . 22 BMW Motorrad Integral Equipment ....7 Standard warnings .
  • Page 7 Brake fluid ....114 Brake system with BMW Mo- Engine oil ....150 Clutch .
  • Page 8 Riding specifications ..159 11 Service ....161 BMW Motorrad service ..162 BMW Motorrad service quality .

  • Page 9: General Instructions

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

  • Page 10: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    This countries may differ. Rider's Manual describes option- Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles...

  • Page 13: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Adjustment of windscreen Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the in- strument panel) ( Clutch-fluid reservoir 116) Type plate (on frame, be- hind side cover) Seat lock ( Power socket ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Engine-oil filler neck...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 114) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 132) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 115)

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Battery ( 135) Toolkit, Payload table (in tool tray), Tyre pressures table (in tool tray) Helmet holder (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operating the odometer 47), Operating the on- board computer Operating the ABS 56), Operating ASC Operating ESA Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 54), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 55), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 55), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instrument lighting) with anti- theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Operating the odometer 47), Operation of the clock (...

  • Page 22: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Side light...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 20 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ......21 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator indicators The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the Multifunction display display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Engine temperature The horizontal bars below the temperature symbol Flashing turn indicators, left indicate the engine temperature.

  • Page 25: Status Indicators With On-Board Computer Oe

    BMW the Pre-Ride Check completes. steps of 100 km and is shown Motorrad dealer. briefly after the Pre-Ride Check Month and year are both shown Status indicators with completes.

  • Page 26: Status Indicators With Tyre Pressure Monitoring (Rdc) Oe

    Status indicators Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. with tyre pressure Mode of presentation monitoring (RDC) Warnings are indicated by the 'General' warning light 1 show- Tyre-pressure readout ing in combination with a warning word, for example 2 or in com- The figures shown in the bination with one of the warning tyre-pressure readings are...
  • Page 27 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( EWS ! the display Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( appears FUEL ! on the display Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- gine runs in emergency operating Refuel ( placed, preferably by an au- mode. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. You can continue to ride, but Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en- Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 29 BMW Motorrad Top up the engine oil. the engine or the ABS. This can dealer. result in dangerous situations. Possible cause: If possible, do not continue your Insufficient engine oil The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- journey. pressure cient.

  • Page 30: Warnings Issued By The On- Board Computer Oe

    ( 128) Mode of presentation replaced. Consult a specialist Bulbs defective workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows yellow. Front light bulb defective appears on the dis- LAMPS ! appears on the dis- LAMPF ! play.
  • Page 31 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 32 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( play Check Oil pears on the dis- play. Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play...

  • Page 33: Abs Warnings Oe

    The detailed descriptions relating the oil sight glass reveals that the to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS oil level is correct. start on page ( 88), and you Seek the advice of a specialist...
  • Page 34 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 35: Asc Warnings Oe

    'General' warning light 1. function is not available. Bear The detailed descriptions relating ABS deactivated in mind the more detailed in- to BMW Motorrad ASC start on formation on situations that can ABS warning light shows. page ( 90), and you will find lead to an ABS fault ( 89).
  • Page 36 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes yel- Appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( play Appears on the dis- Quick-flashes yel- Off-road ASC intervention ( play Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis in off-road mode not completed ( Appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play...
  • Page 37 ASC intervention Self-diagnosis in off-road flashes for longer than ASC in- tervention lasts. This affords the mode not completed General warning light quick- rider visual feedback on control flashes yellow. Off-road ASC symbol slow- intervention even after the critical flashes. ASC symbol appears on situation has been dealt with.

  • Page 38: Rdc Warnings Oe

    The tyre-pressure readings are The detailed descriptions relating General warning light shows based on a reference tyre tem- to BMW Motorrad RDC start on yellow. perature of 20 °C ( 93). page ( 92), and you will find...
  • Page 39 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Tyre symbol ap- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted pears on the dis- tolerance ( play. The critical tyre pressure flashes. Flashes red Tyre symbol ap- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- pears on the dis- ance ( play.
  • Page 40 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak RDC! the display...
  • Page 41 Measured tyre pressure is close Check the tyre for damage and authorised BMW Motorrad to the limit of permitted toler- to ascertain whether the mo- dealer. ance. torcycle can be ridden with the...
  • Page 42 Under these circum- threshold and observe the RDC specialist workshop, preferably stances: readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred dealer. specialist workshop, preferably unless the 'General' warning...

  • Page 43: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings Oe

    Pre-Ride Check and relate to tional. the capacity of the internal bat- Seek the advice of a specialist tery that supplies power to the workshop, preferably an author- anti-theft alarm. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 44 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( DWALO ! on the display Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( DWA ! the display...
  • Page 45 Seek the advice of a specialist proportion of its original capa- workshop, preferably an author- city. There is no assurance of ised BMW Motorrad dealer. how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motor- cycle's battery is disconnected.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Headlight ......69 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..56 Front and rear seats .

  • Page 48: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered accessor- with topcase ies remain operational for a lim- If you wish you can arrange to with BMW Motorrad Integral ited period of time. have the cases and the top- ABS II The battery can be recharged case fitted with locks that can via the socket.

  • Page 49: Electronic Immobiliser

    You can also have your author- multifunction display. steering lock. ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar Always keep the spare key sep- individual keys, for example if a Turn the handlebars to the full arately from the ignition key.

  • Page 50: Clock

    You can obtain replacement/extra ing (RDC) keys only through an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- ity system, so the dealer is un- der an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

  • Page 51: Odometer And Tripmeters

    with on-board computer The clock is now set and the time appears on the display. with tyre pressure monitoring Odometer and (RDC) tripmeters Selecting readings Switch on the ignition. Hold down the button. Hours reading 3 flashes. Press the button. The hours reading increments by one each time you press Repeatedly press button 2 until...
  • Page 52 without on-board computer without tyre pressure monitor- ing (RDC) The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down button 1. rent value and each time the but- The tripmeter is reset to zero. ton is pressed it moves one step without on-board computer through the following sequence: If you prefer, you can use but-...

  • Page 53: On-Board Computer Oe

    The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. On-board computer If you prefer, you can use but-...
  • Page 54 Ambient temperature the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. Average speed The display starts with the cur- rent value and each time the but- When the motorcycle is at a ton is pressed it moves one step standstill the heat of the engine through the following sequence: can falsify ambient-temperature...
  • Page 55 Range the corresponding amount of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on the ignition. Select average consumption. Press and hold down button 1. Average speed is reset to zero. The description of the residual- range function ( 49) also cov- Average consumption ers range readout 1.

  • Page 56: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    The calculated range is only nition. ure. an approximate reading. Engine idling for at least 10 Consequently, BMW Motorrad The oil-level sensor might seconds. recommends that you should not be defective if the "Check try to use the full range before Side stand retracted.

  • Page 57: Lights

    Low-beam headlight on the right is the rear tyre pres- sure. The tyre-pressure readings The low-beam headlight switches are based on a reference tyre on automatically when you start temperature of 20 °C. -- -- the engine. appears directly after the ig- When the engine is not nition is switched on, because running you can switch on...

  • Page 58: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators High-beam headlight switched Switching on left flashing Move full-beam headlight turn indicators switch 1 to the centre position. Switch on the ignition. High-beam headlight switched off. The turn indicators are can- Press the bottom section of celled automatically after full-beam headlight switch 1.

  • Page 59: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching on right Cancelling turn indicators warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition. If you press a turn-indicat- or button with the ignition The turn indicators are can- switched on, the turn-indicator celled automatically after function is activated instead of you have ridden for approxim- the hazard warning flashers, and...

  • Page 60: Emergency Off Switch

    Operating the kill switch when riding can cause BMW Motorrad Integral the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall. Do not operate the kill switch Deactivating ABS function when riding.
  • Page 61 Activating ABS function ABS warning light remains The ABS function is deactiv- ated, but the integral function remains active. Response with ABS deactivated If you deactivate the ABS, the Press and hold down button 1 function is initially disabled for until the ABS warning light the front wheel only.

  • Page 62: Automatic Stability Control

    Switching and Control ASC deactivating ASC function Operation Switch on the ignition. The BMW Motorrad ASC sys- Press and hold down ASC but- You have the option of de- tem can be deactivated and ac- ton 1 until the ASC symbol...

  • Page 63: Seat Height

    Press and hold down the ASC ASC symbol no longer Turn the front seat upside button until the ASC symbol shows; if ASC self-diagnos- down. again changes status. is has not completed the ASC symbol flashes. ASC symbol appears on the display.

  • Page 64: Windscreen

    Windscreen Clutch Adjusting windscreen Adjusting clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding the The front seat can work motorcycle can lead to accidents.

  • Page 65: Brakes

    Mirrors The adjusting screw is easi- er to turn if you push the Adjusting mirrors clutch lever forward. Span between handlebar grip and clutch lever increases. Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise. Span between handlebar grip and clutch lever decreases. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Brakes wise.

  • Page 66: Handlebars

    Turn the mirror arm to the ap- out by a specialist workshop, propriate position. preferably an authorised BMW Tighten the nut to the spe- Motorrad dealer. cified tightening torque, while holding the mirror arm to en-...

  • Page 67: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Spring preload at front Adjustment for front wheel suspension Spring preload at setting 5 It is essential to set spring pre- (For riding off-road) load of the front suspension to suit the terrain. Increase spring Adjustment for rear preload for riding in rough terrain suspension and reduce if the terrain is level.

  • Page 68: Damping

    If you want to reduce spring preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- ection indicated by the LOW arrow. Basic setting of spring preload, rear without Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) You can ascertain the current Your motorcycle's hand- Turn the adjusting knob setting by counting the num- ling will suffer if you do not as far as it will go counter-...
  • Page 69 An increase in spring preload Adjust the damping character- Basic setting of rear-sus- requires firmer damping, a re- istic, using the tool from the pension damping charac- duction in spring preload re- on-board toolkit to turn adjust- teristic quires softer damping. ing screw 1.

  • Page 70: Electronic Suspension Ad- Justment Esa Oe

    Electronic Suspension readings are not shown while the ESA readout is active. Adjustment ESA In order for you to adapt the mo- Possible adjustments torcycle's handling to suit load Electronic Suspension Adjust- and the surface on which you will ment ESA provides a convenient be riding, three spring-preload stages can be combined with any way of adapting the motorcycle...
  • Page 71 : Sporty damping Wait until adjustment com- SPORT characteristic pletes (reading stops flashing) before pulling away. If you have selected a spring pre- load setting for off-road riding, If the temperature is very low, the display starts at the current take the weight off the motor- status and cycles through the cycle before increasing spring...

  • Page 72: Tyres

    One-up pressing button 1. The read- Check tyre pressures against ing flashes while spring preload the data below. adjustment is in progress. One-up with luggage Tyre pressure, front Tyres Two-up (with luggage) Checking tyre pressure 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold) 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with Incorrect tyre pressures im- The possible settings for off-road...

  • Page 73: Headlight

    Consult a specialist work- driving on left/driving on shop, preferably an au- right thorised BMW Motorrad deal- If the motorcycle is ridden in a er, if you are unsure whether country where the opposite rule the headlight basic setting is of the road applies, its asymmet- correct.
  • Page 74 Installing front seat Turn key 1 clockwise in the Turn key 1 counter-clockwise seat lock, while pressing down in the seat lock, while press- Engage the front seat in front the front part of rear seat 2. ing down the rear part of front mounts 4 on left and right and seat 3.

  • Page 75: Helmet Holder

    Installing rear seat Install the front seat ( Push down firmly on rear If too much pressure is ap- seat 2, applying pressure to plied in the forward direc- the front of the seat. tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its The rear seat engages with an Engage the rear seat in rear...
  • Page 76 The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet into position. Attach the helmet to helmet holder 1 by means of the chin strap. Install the front seat (...

  • Page 77: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....74 Checklist ......75 Starting .

  • Page 78: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...

  • Page 79: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are to enter the catalytic converter, high. Tampering with the engine there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage Flammable materials (e.g.

  • Page 80: Starting

    Brakes engage a gear before retracting Pre-ride check is performed. the side stand. Brake-fluid levels, front and rear with BMW Motorrad Integral Clutch Gearbox ABS II Clutch fluid level You can start the engine when ABS self-diagnosis is Damping-characteristic setting the gearbox is in neutral or if you performed.
  • Page 81 ABS self-diagnosis CHECK! The start attempt is auto- play. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- matically interrupted if bat- forms self-diagnosis to ensure Phase 2 tery voltage is too low. Recharge its operability. Self-diagnosis is...

  • Page 82: Lowered Suspension Oe

    ASC self-diagnosis ABS warning light flashes. ASC self-diagnosis completed BMW Motorrad ASC performs The ASC symbol no longer self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Possible national variant of shows. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- the ABS warning light. formed automatically when you If an indicator showing an ASC switch on the ignition.

  • Page 83: Running In

    Running in Risk of accident by unex- Avoid low engine speeds at full pectedly early contact with load. The first 1000 km the ground. Do not omit the first inspection While running in the motor- Bear in mind that lowered after 500 - 1200 km.

  • Page 84: Riding Off-Road

    Deactivatable ABS pads. Apply the brakes in good time You can deactivate the ABS Wheel rims for riding off- until the brakes have been function of the BMW Motor- road cleaned. rad Integral ABS for off-road- BMW Motorrad recommends ing ( 56).

  • Page 85: Brakes

    The brakes might not take effect with BMW Motorrad Integral higher the wheel load, the more immediately. ABS II braking force can be transmitted Apply the brakes in good time without the wheel locking.

  • Page 86: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Oil or grease on brakes pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand the brake pads in good time. extended. Oil and grease on the brake Slowly lean the motorcycle to discs and pads considerably Parking your the side until its weight is taken diminish braking efficiency.
  • Page 87 Placing motorcycle on On a gradient, the motor- Excessive movements cycle should always face could cause the centre centre stand uphill; select 1st gear. stand to retract, and the If the ground is soft or un- motorcycle would topple in Lock the steering lock.

  • Page 88: Refuelling

    Refuelling stream deflectors immediately if they come into contact with Fuel is highly flammable. A fuel. naked flame close to the Leaded fuel will destroy the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- catalytic converter. plosion. Use only unleaded fuel. Do not smoke.

  • Page 89: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Usable fuel capacity approx. 20 l Reserve fuel ≥4 l Press the fuel tank cap down The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- firmly to close. and fall on its side. ents. Remove the key and close the Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap protective cap.
  • Page 90 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the motorcycle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 91: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..... . 88 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....90 Tyre pressure monitoring .

  • Page 92: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Integral Abs Oe

    ABS has to reduce braking force distance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
  • Page 93 What feedback does the tain circumstances it is possible Within the limits imposed by rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent tegral ABS ensures directional...

  • Page 94: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW How does ASC work? a gear engaged. Motorrad ABS is always main- The BMW Motorrad ASC com-...
  • Page 95 Motorrad ASC? ity for assessing road and traffic messages can be issued. BMW Motorrad ASC is designed conditions and adopting his or The BMW Motorrad ASC can as an assistant system for the her style of riding accordingly.

  • Page 96: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    The BWM Motorrad ASC is un- is achieved. Under these trate four sensors, so two dif- able to control a situation of this circumstances, BMW Motorrad ferent sets of wheels with RDC nature. ASC should be deactivated. sensors can be alternated on Tyre pressure the motorcycle.

  • Page 97: Electronic Suspension Ad- Justment Esa Oe

    0 °C, BMW Motorrad re- with the value in the table on and decreases as tyre temper- commends adjusting the sus- the inside cover of the Rider's ature drops.
  • Page 98 R 1200 GS incor- um. It can be used, for example, porates the road-riding modes in terrain where the likelihood of from other BMW models, plus having to negotiate bumps and special off-roading modes en- holes in the ground necessit-...

  • Page 99: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....96 Power socket ......96 Auxiliary headlights .

  • Page 100: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles proved by BMW for this purpose. without constituting a safety haz- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard. Country-specific official au-...

  • Page 101: Auxiliary Headlights Oa

    Auxiliary headlights tem is minimised, the supply to comply with the instructions on the power socket is cut off ap- loading. proximately 15 minutes after the Set spring preload, damping ignition is switched off, and it is characteristic and tyre pres- also temporarily interrupted dur- sures to suit total weight.

  • Page 102: Case Oa

    Case with a tank rucksack on the Maximum permissible motorcycle. speed for riding with Opening cases cases fitted to the motorcycle Payload of tank rucksack ≤180 km/h ≤5 kg with topcase Note the maximum permiss- Maximum permissible speed for riding with the ible payload of the topcase and tank rucksack fitted to the mo- the speed limit for riding with a...
  • Page 103 Closing cases Push carry handle 3 down. The handle engages with an audible click. Turn the key in the case lock in line with the forward direc- tion of travel and remove the key from the lock. Adjusting case volume Open the case.
  • Page 104 Pivot lever at top limit position: Take a firm grip of the handle minimum volume. and lift the case out of the holder. Pivot lever at bottom limit posi- tion: maximum volume. Installing cases Removing cases Open locking lever 4. Pull red release lever 5 up.

  • Page 105: Topcase Oa

    Hold down latch 2 and pull out key. carry handle 3. Topcase Topcase and off-roading If you intend off-roading, it is ad- visable either to remove the top- case or secure it with the Enduro attachment kit available from your authorised BMW Motorrad deal-...
  • Page 106 Closing topcase The handle engages with an audible click. Turn the key in the topcase lock until it is parallel with the road surface and remove the key. Removing topcase Pull red lever 4. Latching flap 5 is unlocked. Turn the key in the topcase Fully open latching flap 5 with lock until it is at right angles to your hand.
  • Page 107 Installing topcase Pull red lever 4. Engage the topcase in front holders 6 of the topcase carrier Latching flap 5 is unlocked. Turn key 1 in the topcase lock plate. Fully open latching flap 5 with until it is at right angles to the your hand.

  • Page 108: Luggage Carrier

    Push red lever 4 in. Pivot lever at rear limit position: with case minimum volume. Latching flap 5 is secured. Remove the cases ( 100) Pivot lever at front limit posi- Check that the topcase is se- tion: maximum volume. cure.
  • Page 109 with case Remove the cases ( 100) Place the luggage rack in posi- tion. Install screw 2 with the sleeve and the washer. Install screws 1 on left and right, complete with their sleeves and washers. Install the rear seat (...

  • Page 111: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....108 Toolkit ......108 Engine oil .

  • Page 112: General Instructions

    Width across flats 8/10 If you are in doubt consult a spe- Tool for oil cap cialist workshop, preferably your For opening the oil filler cap authorised BMW Motorrad deal-...

  • Page 113: Engine Oil

    On-board toolkit service Socket the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. Open-ended spanners of In order to ensure that the en- various sizes gine oil level is read correctly, Adapter check the oil level only after a To accommodate the 1/ lengthy trip.
  • Page 114 If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Mo- torrad dealer. Check the oil level in oil-level Wipe the area around the filler indicator 1.

  • Page 115: Brake System

    Brake pads worn past the between MIN and MAX) workshop, preferably an author- minimum permissible thick- Check the engine oil level ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ness can cause a reduction in 109) braking efficiency and under Install the cap of the oil filler...
  • Page 116 (grooves) must be clearly and firm and place the motor- visible.) cycle on its stand. If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 117 Have the brake pads replaced thickness is at least 50 % by a specialist workshop, One ring visible: brake-pad preferably an authorised BMW thickness is at least 25 % Motorrad dealer. No rings visible: brake pads worn to wear limit; check as...

  • Page 118: Brake Fluid

    MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal, mo- torcycle upright) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 119 MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal, mo- torcycle upright) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 120: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Check the clutch fluid level in Clutch-fluid level (visual an authorised BMW Motorrad reservoir 1. dealer. inspection) Wear of the clutch causes Checking clutch fluid level...

  • Page 121: Tyres

    Affix a label stating the maximum an authorised BMW Motorrad The locations of the marks are permissible speed in the rider's dealer. indicated on the edge of the tyre, field of vision.

  • Page 122: Wheels

    Tyre recommendation unit and are fundamental to all calculations. Any change in these For each size of tyre BMW Mo- influencing variables, caused for torrad tests and classifies as example by a switch to wheels roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 123 RDC sensor. When changing the tyre, take care not to damage the RDC sensor. Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the Once the calipers have...
  • Page 124 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Force the brake pads slightly Release axle clamping screw 2. apart by rocking brake Remove quick-release axle 3, calipers 2 back and forth A while supporting the wheel. Remove screw 1 and remove against brake discs 3.
  • Page 125 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove spacing bushing 4 from the left-hand side of the front-wheel hub. Raise the front wheel, insert...
  • Page 126 BMW Motorrad Integral the brake lever is pulled or the ABS II brake pedal depressed. Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Install securing screws 1 on left and right and tighten to specified tightening torque.
  • Page 127 Use only wheel studs with the workshop, preferably an author- Parts of the exhaust system same, approved length code. Do ised BMW Motorrad dealer. can be hot. not oil or grease wheel studs. Do not touch hot parts of the...

  • Page 128: Front-Wheel Stand

    Use locating pins 3 to set the rier stand before lifting the front front-wheel stand to the de- wheel with the BMW Motorrad sired height. Tightening sequence: Tight- front-wheel stand. Centre the front-wheel stand en in diagonally opposite se-...

  • Page 129: Bulbs

    Bulbs in the section entitled "Technical data". General instructions Do not touch the glass of A warning appears in the multi- new bulbs with your fingers. function display if a bulb is de- Use a clean, dry cloth to hold fective.
  • Page 130 Make sure the ground is level Replace the defective bulb. and firm and place the motor- Bulb for low-beam head- cycle on its stand. light Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the full- H7 / 12 V / 55 W lock position.
  • Page 131 Engage spring clip 4 in the Make sure that the wording catch. TOP is at the top. Turn cover 2 for low-beam headlight clockwise to install. Make sure that the wording TOP is at the top. Replacing parking-light bulb If it is not standing firmly, Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the the motorcycle could topple headlight housing.
  • Page 132 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install bulb carrier 1 in the Remove screw 1. headlight housing. Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple Install the bulb in the bulb in the course of the operations socket.
  • Page 133 Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1. and remove it from the bulb it in the bulb housing. Replacing auxiliary- housing. headlight bulbs Replace the defective bulb. If it is not standing firmly, Bulbs for flashing turn the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations indicators, front...
  • Page 134 Disconnect plug 1. Turn bulb 5 counter-clockwise Insert bulb 5 into its socket to remove. and turn it clockwise to install. Remove screw 2. Remove the headlight housing. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for auxiliary head- light with auxiliary headlights H11 / 12 V / 55 W Hold bulb cover 4 in position.
  • Page 135 Replacing fuses for auxiliary headlights Hold the headlight in position To do so, squeeze retaining and install screw 2. clips 3 together on left and right and disconnect the plug. Connect plug 1. Pull off side cover 1. Adjust the headlight so that it does not dazzle oncoming traffic.

  • Page 136: Air Filter

    Fuse for auxiliary head- light with auxiliary headlights 7.5 A Install side cover 1. Pull off side cover 1. Air filter Remove the air filter Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Connect plug 2. cycle on its stand.
  • Page 137 Push the air filter into the air filter housing at the bottom, making sure that the vanes are not bent. Remove two screws 5 and Pull out air filter 3 at the bot- work the fuel-tank cover down tom. to remove. Installing air filter Position the air intake pipe on the air filter housing and push it...

  • Page 138: Jump Starting

    Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics. Do not use the on-board socket Check that the throttle-valve Press the side panel at 4 into to jump-start the engine of the...

  • Page 139: Battery

    fully insulated crocodile clips at Remove the protective cap attempt in order to protect the both ends. from the battery's positive ter- starter motor and the donor battery. minal. Jump-starting with a donor- Begin by connecting one end Allow both engines to idle for a battery voltage higher than of the red jump lead to the few minutes before disconnect-...
  • Page 140 Always disconnect the battery electrics. If the motorcycle is to be out of from the on-board circuits be- Use BMW chargers with the use for more than four weeks, fore recharging it with a charger part numbers 71 60 7 688 864...
  • Page 141 (220 V) or, as applicable, systems and connect the charger Always make sure that the 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If directly to the battery. motorcycle is stable and firmly you are in doubt, disconnect supported. Charging battery when the battery from the on-board Make sure the ground is level disconnected...
  • Page 142 Lift the battery up and out; consult a specialist workshop, work it slightly back and forth Engage the retainer at the bot- preferably an authorised BMW if it is difficult to remove. tom, push it over the battery Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 143: Care

    Care Care products ..... 140 Washing motorcycle ....140 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 144: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Use only proprietary motorcycle Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW insect re- cleaning products or stainless- effect of salt. mover to soften and wash off steel cleaning products to clean...
  • Page 145 Chrome left and right stainless-steel cov- If plastic parts are cleaned ers 1. using unsuitable cleaning Use plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- shampoo to clean chrome, par- If the stainless-steel covers aged. ticularly if it has been exposed to...

  • Page 146: Paint Care

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- oured. Substances of this nature beads. bine work for laying up/restoring include spilt fuel, oil, grease, to use with a BMW service or Laying up motorcycle brake fluid and bird droppings. inspection. We recommend BMW vehicle Clean the motorcycle.
  • Page 147 Clean the motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: work through the checklist.

  • Page 149: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 146 Riding specifications ....159 Threaded fasteners ....147 Engine .

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuel (...

  • Page 151: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier...
  • Page 152 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to adapter M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 22 Nm Mirror adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm...

  • Page 153: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine manage- ment Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 77 kW, Over: 7500 min Torque 116 Nm, Over: 5750 min Maximum engine speed...

  • Page 154: Fuel

    Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better. Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 155: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation...

  • Page 156: Transmission

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 32:11, Stamped into underside of final-drive hous-...

  • Page 157: Running Gear

    Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube gas-filled shock absorber;...
  • Page 158 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound- stage damping, progressive compression-stage...

  • Page 159: Brakes

    Sintered metal Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2...

  • Page 160: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 with cross-spoked wheels Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 4.00" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 150/70 - 17 Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear...
  • Page 161 Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation EXT 14 BS Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug mm, When new max 1 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig-...

  • Page 162: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate location On left side behind side cover VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2210 mm, Across luggage carrier Height of motorcycle 1450 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension...

  • Page 163: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 229 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 440 kg Maximum payload 211 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 165: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 162 BMW Motorrad service quality ..162 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..162 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 166: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- ways in optimum condition, BMW rad dealer.

  • Page 167: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.

  • Page 168: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 169 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 170 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 171 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 172 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 173: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 174 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 175 General instructions, 96 Stowage, 14 bulbs, 129 Air filter Warning, charge current, 25 Replacing fuses for auxiliary Installation, 133 BMW Motorrad service, 162 headlights, 131 Position on the motorcycle, 13 BMW Motorrad Service Replacing high-beam headlight Removal, 132 Card, 162...

  • Page 176: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Electrics Frame Case Operation, 98 Technical data, 156 Technical data, 158 Emergency off switch (kill Front-wheel stand Checklist, 75 Installing, 124 switch), 16, 56 Clock, 20 Fuel Engine Adjusting, 46 Fill-level indicator, 20 Control, 16 Clutch Filler neck, 13 Adjusting clutch lever, 60 Starting, 76 Refuelling, 84 Checking fluid level, 116...
  • Page 177 Grip heating High-beam headlight Lights Control, 16 Control, 15 Auxiliary headlights, 97 Switching on, 53 Headlight flasher, 53 Telltale light, 20 Switch on the high-beam Handlebar fittings headlight, 53 Horn, 15 General view, left side, 15 Switching on parking lights, 54 General view, right side, 16 Switching on the low-beam Handlebars...
  • Page 178 Mirrors Seat Parking, 82 Adjusting, 61 Adjusting seat height, 59 Parking light Motorcycle Installation, 69 Switching on, 54 Laying up, 142 Lock, 11 Power socket, 11, 96 Parking, 82 Removal, 69 Pre-ride check, 77 Restoring to use, 142 Service, 162 Service Card, 162 Multifunction display, 17 Service-due indicator, 20...
  • Page 179 Topcase Running in, 79 Technical data Operation, 101 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Brakes, 155 Torques, 147 Technical data, 155 Bulbs, 157 Transmission Top speed, 117 Clutch, 151 Technical data, 152 Dimensions, 158 Transportation Electrics, 156 Vehicle identification number, 13 Lashing, 85 Engine, 149 Troubleshooting chart, 146...
  • Page 180 Remove the front wheel, 119 Removing rear wheel, 123 Technical data, 155 Windscreen Adjuster, 11 Adjusting, 60...

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