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MOTORRAD
RIDER'S MANUAL
(US MODEL)
K 1600 GTL
MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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  • Page 1 MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL (US MODEL) K 1600 GTL MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data Model Vehicle identification number Color number First registration License plate Retailer data Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Phone number Retailer's address/Phone (company stamp)
  • Page 3 YOUR BMW. We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle and welcome you to the family of BMW riders. Familiarize your- self with your new vehicle so that you can ride safely and confi- dently in all traffic situations.
  • Page 4 GENERAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Ignition switch/steer- Quick & easy reference ing lock Abbreviations and sym- Ignition with Key- bols less Ride Equipment Emergency-off switch Technical data Lighting Timeliness of the status Anti-theft alarm sys- of this manual tem (DWA) Additional sources of Dynamic Traction Con- information trol (DTC)
  • Page 5 Navigation Refueling Media Securing motorcycle Telephone for transportation Programmable mem- ory buttons TECHNOLOGY IN Displaying software DETAIL version Displaying license in- General notes formation Antilock braking sys- tem (ABS) Dynamic Traction AUDIO SYSTEM Control (DTC) Radio Engine drag torque Audio settings control Player Electronic chassis and...
  • Page 6 BMW Motorrad Care products Service Washing the vehicle BMW Motorrad Cleaning sensitive Service History vehicle parts BMW Motorrad Mo- Paint care Protective wax coat- bility Services Maintenance work Maintenance sched- Storing the motorcy- Maintenance confir- Putting the motorcy- mations...
  • Page 7 Certificate for Tire Pressure Monitor IP notice: DAB tuner INDEX...
  • Page 8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 9 QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA TIMELINESS OF THE STATUS OF THIS MANUAL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING PERMITS DATA MEMORY...
  • Page 10 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION Special QUICK & EASY REFERENCE instructions and pre- Chapter 2 of these operating cautionary measures. Non- instructions will provide you compliance can cause damage with an initial overview of your to the vehicle or accessories motorcycle. All maintenance and warranty claims may be and repair procedures carried denied as a result.
  • Page 11 Optional equipment. offered by BMW and selected BMW Motorrad op- optional accessories (OA). This tional equipment is explains why the manual may already completely in- also contain descriptions of stalled during motor- equipment which you have not cycle production. ordered. Please note, too, that your motorcycle might not be Optional accessories.
  • Page 12 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Internet from your BMW Motorrad re- tailer or other qualified service The rider's manual for your partner or specialist workshop. vehicle, the operating and in- stallation instructions for op- The information on the vehicle tional accessories and general...
  • Page 13 Internet. locations that store the vehicle The vehicle owner can have user's personal data. a BMW Motorrad retailer or These locations may be: other qualified service partner or specialist workshop read out the data stored in the vehicle...
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The vehicle data is read out via Electronic components such the vehicle's legally mandated as control units contain com- diagnostic socket. ponents for storing technical information. This may be infor- Legal requirements for the mation about the vehicle's con- disclosure of data dition, component load, events The vehicle manufacture is re-...
  • Page 15 The fault memory and event memory. data recorder in the vehicle can When a vehicle is serviced, be reset by a BMW Motorrad such as for repairs, servicing retailer or other qualified processes, warranty cases and service partner or specialist...
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS saved in the vehicle, it can be ticular app and the operating deleted at any time. system of the mobile end de- vice. This data is transmitted to third parties only upon personal re- Services quest as part of the use of on- General information line services.
  • Page 17 vehicle manufacturer's IT sys- tems which are intended for this purpose. Any collection, processing and use of personal data that goes beyond the provision of ser- vices take place only as per- mitted by law, on the basis of a contractual agreement or as a result of consent.
  • Page 18 OVERVIEWS...

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    OVERALL VIEW, LEFT SIDE OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE OVERALL DASHBOARDVIEW UNDERNEATH THE SEAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 20: Overall View, Left Side

    OVERVIEWS OVERALL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Clutch fluid reservoir 182) Seat lock ( Passenger seat heater Payload table Tire pressure table Storage compartment Wind deflection wing...

  • Page 21: Overall View, Right Side

    OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Storage compartment Engine number (above engine oil filler neck) Vehicle identification Sockets ( 202) number (above the oil Brake fluid reservoir filler opening at the main for front wheel brake frame tail part) 180) Oil filler opening Coolant level indicator 175) (behind the side trim pan-...

  • Page 22: Overall Dashboardview

    OVERVIEWS OVERALL DASHBOARDVIEW Programmable memory buttons ( 118) Charging storage com- partment button ( Charging storage com- partment ( TFT display ( Ignition switch/steering lock ( Fuel filler opening 149)

  • Page 23: Underneath The Seat

    UNDERNEATH THE SEAT Battery ( 192) Fuses ( 196) Onboard vehicle tool kit 174) Diagnostic connector 197)

  • Page 24: Multifunction Switch, Left

    OVERVIEWS MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT High beams and headlight flasher ( Cruise control ( Hazard warning system Windshield ( 132) Reverser ( Auxiliary headlights Turn signals ( Horn Rocker button MENU 10 Multi-Controller (...

  • Page 25: Multifunction Switch, Right

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT Central locking system Riding mode ( Emergency-off switch Starter button ( 141)

  • Page 26: Instrument Cluster

    OVERVIEWS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicator and warning lights ( TFT display ( Indicator light DWA ( Keyless Ride ( Photodiode (for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting)
  • Page 28 DISPLAYS...
  • Page 29 INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW INDICATOR LIGHTS...
  • Page 30 DISPLAYS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS Turn signal, left ( High beams ( General warning light Turn signal, right ( DTC ( ABS ( Auxiliary headlights...
  • Page 31 TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW Tachometer ( 103) 12 Gear display, "N" (Neutral) Speed Limit Info is displayed in the neutral 103) position. Hill Start Control ( 13 Operating instructions Speedometer Cruise control ( 14 Central locking system Rider info. status line 101) 15 Muting ( 105)
  • Page 32 DISPLAYS TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW Hill Start Control ( 12 Muting ( 105) Speedometer 13 Heating ( Cruise control ( 14 External temperature Rider info. status line warning ( 101) 15 Outside temperature Riding mode ( 16 Menu area Gear display, "N"...
  • Page 33 Green CHECK OK 1: No mes- INDICATOR LIGHTS sage, optimal values. Layout White circle with lowercase Warnings are indicated by the "i" 2: Information. corresponding warning light. Yellow warning triangle 3: Warnings are indicated by the Warning, value not optimal. general warning light in combi- Red warning triangle 3: nation with a dialog in the TFT...
  • Page 34 DISPLAYS White: (---) There is no valid If the icon 2 is active, this can value. Instead of the value, be acknowledged by tilting dashes 5 are displayed. the Multi-Controller to the left. Check Control messages are The evaluation of the indi- dynamically added to the vidual values is possible in screens in the...
  • Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights is displayed. External temper- ature warning lights up Radio-operated Remote key not yellow. key outside re- in range. ception range lights up Keyless Ride mal- Keyless Ride yellow. function ( failure! lights up Replace the bat-...
  • Page 36 DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Anti-theft alarm Anti-theft battery low alarm batt. charge ( capacity low. Anti-theft Anti-theft alarm battery alarm battery discharged discharged. DWA malfunction Anti-theft alarm system failure. lights up Low engine oil Engine oil yellow.
  • Page 37 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights blinks red. is displayed in yel- Tire pressure is low. outside the ap- proved tolerance Tire pressure range ( not at set- point. Tire Press. Monitor. Loss of pressure. " " Transmission fault lights up "...
  • Page 38 DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up. ABS fault ( lights up ABS Pro failure ABS Pro fail- yellow. ure! lights up. flashes DTC intervention rapidly. flashes DTC self-diagno- slowly. sis not completed lights up. DTC switched off Off! Traction con- trol deacti-...
  • Page 39 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Hill Start Control HSC not avail- automatically de- able. Side activated ( stand lined. is displayed. Hill Start Control cannot be acti- vated ( HSC not avail- able. Engine not running. lights up Brake temper- Brake tempera- yellow.
  • Page 40 DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights is displayed in Service due white. Service due! lights up is displayed in yel- Service date yellow. low. missed ( Service over- due!
  • Page 41 Outside temperature The outside temperature is dis- WARNING played in the status line of the Risk of black ice, even TFT display. above Approx. 37 °F Motor heat can lead to spuri- (Approx. 3 °C) ous measurement readings of Risk of accident the outside temperature when At a low outside temper- the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 42 Do not shut off the engine. consumers. Visit a specialist workshop The vehicle voltage is too low. immediately if possible, ideally If you continue riding, the ve- an authorized BMW Motorrad hicle electronics will discharge retailer. the battery. Engine start using Keyless Possible cause: Ride is no longer possible.
  • Page 43 BMW Motorrad retailer. If the malfunction persists or Vehicle voltage critical occurs without any consumers lights up yellow. connected, have the malfunc- tion corrected as soon as is displayed in yellow.
  • Page 44 License plate light at an authorized service facil- faulty! ity, preferably an authorized Have checked by a spe- BMW Motorrad Retailer. cialist workshop. Faulty light source blinks yellow. lights up yellow. The faulty light source is...
  • Page 45 No limitations. Arrange workshop, preferably an au- an appointment at a spe- thorized BMW Motorrad re- cialist workshop. tailer. This fault message is only Light control unit failed shown for a short time lights up yellow.
  • Page 46 Contact an authorized service center stand. facility, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. If the measurement is incom- plete or the conditions speci- DWA malfunction fied above are not fulfilled, an...
  • Page 47 Check quickly as possible by an au- coolant level. Carry thorized workshop, preferably on at moderate pace to an authorized BMW Motorrad cool. retailer. Engine control malfunction ATTENTION lights up yellow. Riding with overheated en- gine lights up.
  • Page 48 The engine control unit has di- eliminated at a specialist agnosed a fault. In exceptional workshop, preferably an au- cases, the engine stops and can thorized BMW Motorrad re- no longer be started. Other- tailer. wise, the engine runs in emer- Possible cause: gency operation.
  • Page 49 Tire pressure RDC sensor is not active In addition to the MY VEHICLE menu screen and the Check min 19 mph (min 30 km/h) Control messages, there is also (The RDC sensor transmits screen to TIRE PRESSURE its signal to the vehicle only display the tire pressures: once the minimum speed has been exceeded.)
  • Page 50 DISPLAYS Tire pressure is outside the For more information about approved tolerance range the BMW Motorrad Tire Pres- blinks red. sure Monitor (TPM), see the "Technology in detail" chapter 165). is displayed in yellow. Tire pressure is the limit range of approved tolerance Tire pressure not at lights up yellow.
  • Page 51 TPM control unit rized BMW Motorrad retailer. and the sensors. If you are unsure about the Observe the RDC display in a tire's ridability: different environment.
  • Page 52 The battery for the tire shop, preferably an authorized pressure sensor is no longer BMW Motorrad retailer. charged to full capacity. Operation of the TPM is only Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ensured for a limited time.
  • Page 53 ABS fault The journey cannot be contin- lights up yellow. ued. Contact a specialist work- lights up. shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Limited ABS avail- ABS self-diagnosis not ability! Onward completed journey possible. flashes. Ride carefully to next specialist workshop.
  • Page 54 DTC has detected instability at at a specialist workshop, the rear wheel and responded preferably an authorized by reducing the torque. The BMW Motorrad retailer. indicator and warning light ABS Pro failure flashes longer than the DTC intervention lasts. This provides lights up yellow.
  • Page 55 Ride carefully to next corrected as soon as possible specialist workshop. at a specialist workshop, Possible cause: preferably an authorized The DTC control unit has de- BMW Motorrad retailer. tected an error. DTC error lights up yellow. lights up. Traction control failure! Onward...
  • Page 56 Secure vehicle tools. ity, preferably an authorized Do not damage the angular BMW Motorrad Retailer. rate sensor. Hill Start Control active Note that the DTC function is displayed in green. and the engine drag torque control are not available.
  • Page 57 Possible cause: Hill Start Control was deacti- DANGER vated automatically. Driving with overheated Fold in side stand. brakes Hill Start Control only func- Risk of accident due to brake tions when the side stand is failure folded in. Adapt driving style. Start engine.
  • Page 58 Adapt driving style. corrected as soon as possible Use the engine brake to at a specialist workshop, avoid frequent braking. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. WARNING Audio system temperature too high Failure to observe mainte- Audio system Level 3...
  • Page 59 Engage neutral run the en- preferably an authorized gine for at least 10 seconds BMW Motorrad retailer. while parked to teach in the Fuel down to reserve volume neutral position. Shift all gears with clutch con- Low fuel.
  • Page 60 67). ularly by a specialist work- Service display shop, preferably an authorized If service is overdue, the BMW Motorrad retailer. service date or the dis- The operating safety and road tance covered at which service safety of the vehicle remains should have been completed unchanged.
  • Page 62 OPERATION...
  • Page 63 IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK IGNITION WITH KEYLESS RIDE EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH LIGHTING ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (DWA) DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) ELECTRONIC CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ADJUST- MENT (D-ESA) RIDING MODE CRUISE CONTROL HILL START CONTROL REVERSER CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM HEATING WIND DEFLECTION WING SEAT CASES TOPCASE...

  • Page 64: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    OPERATION IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK Vehicle keys You are provided with 2 vehi- cle keys.If you lose your keys, refer to the notes regarding the electronic immobilizer (EWS) 62). The same key fits the following Turn the ignition key to posi- locks: tion 1 while moving the han- Ignition switch/steering lock...

  • Page 65: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    DTC self-diagnosis is per- IGNITION WITH KEY- formed. ( 143) LESS RIDE Turning off the ignition Ignition keys with Keyless Ride The indicator light for the radio-operated key flashes as long as the radio-operated key is being searched for. If the radio-operated key or the spare key is detected, it goes out.
  • Page 66 OPERATION ignition is switched off after approx. 90 seconds, and the central locking system is not locked. It is advisable to carry the ra- dio-operated key directly on your person (e.g. in a jacket pocket) and to also carry the spare key as an alternative.
  • Page 67 Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. 142) ABS self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( 142) DTC self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( 143) Turning off the ignition with Keyless Ride Requirement There are two ways to acti- Radio-operated key is within vate the ignition. reception range.
  • Page 68 If you lose an ignition key, you a little while and indicates any can have it disabled by your existing fault messages. BMW Motorrad retailer. For The windshield moves to the this purpose, you should also end position. bring all of the motorcycle's Ground light lights up briefly.
  • Page 69 Radio-operated key lost, spare Engine can be started. Starting the engine ( 141). key available with Keyless Ride Battery of radio-operated key is drained, spare key is not Requirement available The spare key is available. with Keyless Ride Park the motorcycle, making Park the motorcycle, making sure the ground is level and sure the ground is level and...
  • Page 70 OPERATION Replacing the battery of the radio-operated key with Keyless Ride If the radio-operated key does not respond when a button is pressed for a short or long time: The battery for the radio-op- erated key is not charged to Press button 1.

  • Page 71: Emergency-Off Switch

    Battery type For Keyless Ride radio-oper- ated key CR 2032 Install battery cover 2. The indicator light in the in- strument cluster blinks. The radio-operated key is Engine turned off working again. Operating position EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH LIGHTING Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on.
  • Page 72 OPERATION The high beams burden the battery. When the en- gine is not running, only turn on the high beams for a limited period of time. Headlight courtesy delay feature Turn off the ignition ( 59). Alternative: With the ignition turned on, pull the switch 1.
  • Page 73 Immediately after turning off Press button 1 to turn on the the ignition, push button 1 to auxiliary headlights. lights up. the left and hold it until the roadside parking lights turn Press button 1 again to turn Turn ignition on and then off off the auxiliary headlights.
  • Page 74 OPERATION nition as required and press Comfort turn signals button 1 once again. Turn signals Turn on the ignition ( 58). When button 1 is pushed to the right or left, the turn signals automatically turn off under the following conditions: Press button 1 to the left to Speed below 19 mph turn on the left-side turn sig-...

  • Page 75: Anti-Theft Alarm System (Dwa)

    trol for the central locking sys- ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM tem. (DWA) Activation takes 30 seconds with anti-theft alarm system to complete. (DWA) Turn signals flash twice. Activation Confirmation tone sounds Turn on the ignition ( 58). twice (if programmed). Adapt DWA ( 71).
  • Page 76 Light signals on indicator blink. The type of alarm tone light: can be set by an authorized 1 blink: Tilt sensor 1 BMW Motorrad retailer. 2 blinks: Tilt sensor 2 3 blinks: Ignition is turned on using unauthorized ignition key.
  • Page 77 5 blinks: Tilt sensor 3 Adapting DWA Turn on the ignition ( 58). Deactivation Go to the Settings Vehi- Turn on the ignition ( 58). menu, then cle settings Turn signals flash once. select the Alarm system Confirmation tone sounds menu item.

  • Page 78: Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc)

    OPERATION function when the ignition is ELECTRONIC CHASSIS AND turned off. SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (D-ESA) DYNAMIC TRACTION CON- Dynamic ESA range of TROL (DTC) adjustment Turning DTC function off and The electronic Dynamic ESA chassis and suspension adjust- Turn on the ignition ( 58).

  • Page 79: Riding Mode

    Speed too high. Press button 1. RIDING MODE BMW Motorrad has developed riding scenarios for your vehicle from which you can select the one matching your situation: RAIN: Riding on wet roads.

  • Page 80: Cruise Control

    OPERATION CRUISE CONTROL Displayed value while adjusting (Speed Limit Info not active) Press button 1 repeatedly un- til the desired riding mode is shown. When the vehicle is at a standstill, the selected riding The icon 1 for cruise control is mode is activated after displayed in the Pure Ride view approx.
  • Page 81 Turning on cruise control Adjustment range of cruise control (gear-de- WARNING pendent) Use of the cruise control in 9...137 mph (15...220 km/h) unfavorable road conditions is displayed. Accident hazard Do not use the cruise con- The vehicle maintains your trol in unfavorable road con- current cruising speed and the ditions, e.g.
  • Page 82 OPERATION If button 1 is no longer If the clutch remains pressed, the speed reached is pulled for more than maintained and saved. 1.5 seconds, cruise control is deactivated. Decelerating A message is shown in the Depending on the set display.

  • Page 83: Hill Start Control

    Turning off cruise control Hill Start Control Pro can be activated by firmly applying the handbrake or footbrake lever. After brake actuation for ap- proximately one second af- ter the vehicle has come to a standstill and on a slope with at least a 3% gradient, Hill Start Control Pro is activated Push switch 1 to the left.
  • Page 84 OPERATION is displayed in green. ATTENTION Hill Start Control Pro is acti- Failure of the drive-off assis- vated. tant To turn off Hill Start Control Risk of accident Secure the vehicle through Pro, activate the brake lever 1 manual braking. or footbrake lever again.

  • Page 85: Reverser

    Gear display 2 switches from REVERSER Requirements The reverser can be used as The following prerequisites soon as the display stops must be fulfilled to use the re- blinking. verser: Using reverser Motorcycle is standing. Engine is running. Brake is actuated. Transmission is in Neutral po- sition.

  • Page 86: Central Locking System

    OPERATION Deactivating reverser is displayed. Unlocking Press button 1. Gear display switches from Turn on ignition and press button 1. CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM Alternative: Press the but- with central locking system ton 2 on the radio-operated Locking key. The storage compartments, topcase and the cases are un- locked.

  • Page 87: Heating

    HEATING Operating heated grips The heated grips option can only be activated when the engine is running. The increase in power consumption caused by the heated grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low The selected heating level 1 engine speeds.
  • Page 88 OPERATION Select the desired heating level. The passenger seat has two- level heating. The second level is used for heating the seat The selected heating level 1 quickly. It is advisable to switch and the seat heating icon 2 are back to the first level as soon shown in the display.

  • Page 89: Wind Deflection Wing

    BMW Motorrad recommends closing the wind deflection wings before riding at high speeds.

  • Page 90: Seat

    OPERATION Installing the seat SEAT Removing the seat Connect seat heating plug connection 2. Use the ignition key to unlock seat lock 1 and lift the rear of the seat. Position the seat with mounts 3 into the stop pads 4 on the left and right. Disconnect plug connection 2 Lower the rear of the seat of the seat heating and re-...
  • Page 91 Closing a case Turn the key to the in the case lock to the position in- Pull release lever 2 all the way dicated by the dot. Close case lid and press down. Ensure that nothing gets trapped between the lid and case.
  • Page 92 OPERATION Removing a case Insert case in the brackets 4. Turn key to RELEASE position in case lock. Carrying handle pops out. Press the carrying handle 3 down until it snaps in. Turn key to LOCK position in case lock and remove. Pull carrying handle 3 upward as far as possible.

  • Page 93: Topcase

    Pull the release lever 2 all the Payload per case way up and open the topcase lid. max 22 lbs (max 10 kg) Closing the topcase TOPCASE Opening the topcase with central locking system Open the central locking sys- tem if necessary. Pull release lever 2 all the way Close the topcase lid and hold it down.
  • Page 94 OPERATION Disconnect the plug connec- Raise the rear of the topcase tion 1. and pull it off the luggage Work the topcase end-plug rack. through to the rear. Install the seat ( 84). Open topcase. Mount topcase If applicable, empty the top- Remove the seat ( 84).
  • Page 95 Turn rotary fastener 3 as far Work the cable into position as it will go in LOCK arrow at the positions 6. Connect plug connection 1. direction while pressing down on the back edge of the top- Install the seat ( 84).

  • Page 96: Storage Compartments

    OPERATION STORAGE COMPARTMENTS ATTENTION Using the storage compartment High temperatures in the with central locking system storage compartments, es- Open the central locking sys- pecially in summer tem if necessary. Damage to objects housed here, particularly electronic devices such as cellular phones and MP3 players Refer to the operating instructions of the electronic...
  • Page 97 Ventilation Starting from a temperature of 86 °F (30 °C), a fan is turned on in the charging storage compartment to ensure suffi- cient air circulation. The fan switches off again as soon as the temperature in the charging storage compartment is below Press the button 1 and open 77 °F (25 °C).
  • Page 98 For small mobile phones that Connect the smartphone 2 might not be held securely by with the USB‑C charging the holder, BMW Motorrad socket 3 and store it in the recommends the use of a charging storage compart- BMW Motorrad smartphone ment with the display in the case.
  • Page 100 TFT DISPLAY...
  • Page 101 GENERAL NOTES PRINCIPLE PURE RIDE VIEW SPLIT SCREEN GENERAL SETTINGS BLUETOOTH® WI-FI MY VEHICLE TRIP COMPUTER NAVIGATION MEDIA TELEPHONE PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY BUTTONS DISPLAYING SOFTWARE VERSION DISPLAYING LICENSE INFORMATION...

  • Page 102: General Notes

    Operate these systems or BMW Motorrad devices only if the traffic Connected App situation allows. With the BMW Motorrad Con- If necessary, stop and oper- nected App, you can call up in- ate the system or devices at formation about the vehicle and a standstill.

  • Page 103: Principle

    Wi-Fi function must be activated on the mobile end device. On some mobile devices, e.g. with operating sys- tem iOS, the BMW Motorrad Connected App must be called up before using. Currentness of this manual All content on the display is...
  • Page 104 TFT DISPLAY After settings, return to menu Briefly press the MENU up: view. In the menu view: move up In the menu view: move up one hierarchy level. one hierarchy level. In the Pure Ride view: Change In the menu: display for rider info.
  • Page 105 Operating instructions in the Operating instructions in main menu submenus In addition to the operating instructions in the main menu, there are additional operating instructions in submenus. The operating instructions indi- cate whether and which inter- actions are possible. Meaning of the operating instructions: Operating instructions 1: The current display is in a hierar-...
  • Page 106 TFT DISPLAY Show Pure Ride view Go to the menu Press and hold the top MENU rocker button. Turning functions on and off Show Pure Ride view 100). Briefly press button 2 down- ward. Some menu items are pre- You can go to the following ceded by a box.
  • Page 107 Moving the cursor in lists Go to the last menu used In Pure Ride view: Press and hold the bottom of the MENU rocker button. You go to the last used menu, which was exited by pressing and holding upwards. Changing the display for rider info.
  • Page 108 TFT DISPLAY Break 2 (average) Speed 1 (average) Speed 2 Tire pressure Press and hold button 1 to Fuel tank level display the Pure Ride view. Press button 1 briefly to se- Range lect the value in the upper sta- tus line 2.

  • Page 109: Pure Ride View

    The colder the engine, the vice. The BMW Motorrad Con- lower the speed at which the nected app is installed on the red engine speed range begins.

  • Page 110: Split Screen

    TFT DISPLAY engine speed range display will Upshift recommendation no longer change. Range The upshift recommendation in the Pure Ride 1 view or in the status line 2 signals the The range 1 indicates how far best time for an upshift from you can ride with the remaining an economical perspective.

  • Page 111: General Settings

    selected display in the split GENERAL SETTINGS screen. Adjusting the volume The following displays can be Connect the rider's helmet selected: and the passenger helmet ONBOARD COMPUTER 108). TRIP COMPUTER Increasing the volume: turn Navigation Multi-Controller upwards. MEDIA Reducing the volume: turn Depending on the selected Multi-Controller downwards.
  • Page 112 TFT DISPLAY Setting the time format Thai Call up menu Settings Adjusting brightness System settings Date Go to Settings Display and time Time format menu. Brightness Select desired setting. Adjust brightness. Confirm setting. The brightness of the display Setting the units of is dimmed to the set value if measurement ambient brightness falls be-...

  • Page 113: Bluetooth

    On some mobile devices, Although Bluetooth is designed e.g. with operating sys- for establishing robust con- tem iOS, the BMW Motorrad nections over short distances, Connected App must be called faults are possible as with any up before using.
  • Page 114 TFT DISPLAY Please consult the operating Select the mobile end device instructions for your communi- and confirm. Observe the instructions for cation system. the mobile end device. Pairing Confirm that the codes match. Call up menu Settings The connection is established Connections and the connection status is Bluetooth connections can...

  • Page 115: Wi-Fi

    Show the communication sys- WI-FI tem of the helmet. WiFi connection Select Pair new rider's A WiFi connection is used to helmet Pair new pas- transmit the map view from and confirm. seng. helmet a mobile phone to the TFT Helmets are searched for.

  • Page 116: My Vehicle

    TFT DISPLAY MY VEHICLE START SCREEN Check Control display Layout ( Coolant temperature Range ( 104) Odometer Service display ( Rear tire pressure ( Voltage of the vehicle electrical system 193) Engine oil level ( Front tire pressure...
  • Page 117 Operating instructions The following displays are in- cluded in the My vehicle menu: MY VEHICLE ONBOARD COMPUTER TRIP COMPUTER TIRE PRESSURE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE present) Further information on the Operating instructions 1: Check Control messages Tabs that show how far to the can be found in the Displays left or right you can browse.
  • Page 118 TFT DISPLAY Service requirement If the time remaining until the next service is less than a month, or if the next service is due within 620 mi (1000 km), a white Check Control message is displayed.

  • Page 119: Trip Computer

    Consump. TRIP COMPUTER Calling up the on-board Calling up the travel on-board computer computer Go to menu. My vehicle Scroll to the right until the Calling up the on-board com- menu puter ( 113). ONBOARD COMPUTER Scroll to the right until the panel is displayed.

  • Page 120: Navigation

    On some mobile devices, Observe the valid road traf- e.g. with operating sys- fic regulations. Do not use any smartphone tem iOS, the BMW Motorrad while riding. Applications Connected App must be called that do not involve operation up before using.
  • Page 121 Go to the Navigation menu. Connecting a mobile end de- vorites Select destination and con- vice ( 108). Go to the BMW Motorrad firm. Select Connected app and start the Start guidance guidance. Entering special destinations Go to the Navigation Special destinations, e.g.

  • Page 122: Media

    Connect the rider's helmet and the passenger helmet 108). Go to the menu. Media The navigation can be read BMW Motorrad recom- out by a computer voice. mends setting the volume To do this, the Spoken for media and conversations via must be...

  • Page 123: Telephone

    When a call comes in, a All artists All al- pop-up opens. bums All tracks Select Playlists Accepting a call: Tilt the Multi-Controller 1 to the right. In the sub- Audio settings Rejecting a call: Tilt the Multi- menu, you can adjust the fol- Controller 1 to the left.

  • Page 124: Programmable Memory Buttons

    TFT DISPLAY PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY DISPLAYING SOFTWARE BUTTONS VERSION Operating the programmable Call up menu Settings memory buttons Information Software version DISPLAYING LICENSE INFOR- MATION Call up menu Settings formation Licenses You can assign individual func- tions to the programmable memory buttons. Press a button lightly.
  • Page 126 AUDIO SYSTEM...
  • Page 127 RADIO AUDIO SETTINGS PLAYER SATELLITE RADIO HD RADIO EMPFANG AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA HELMET...

  • Page 128: Radio

    AUDIO SYSTEM RADIO Starting Turn on the ignition ( 58). After the ignition is switched on, the radio menu will be available after a short time. Turning the radio on and off Turn the Multi-Controller 1 Call up menu and turn Radio in the A or B direction to on or off.
  • Page 129 lowing selection options are available: Select to refrain from Cancel saving the selected station. Select in order to over- Save write the memory location. The station list reopens. Favorites list Selected stations or frequen- Briefly press Multi-Con- cies can be added as favorites. troller 1 to the left or right A total of up to 20 favorites to set the desired frequency...

  • Page 130: Audio Settings

    Output device The following settings are If a BMW Motorrad communi- available: cation system with Bluetooth : speaker for audio Speakers radio standard 2.0 or higher is playback selected.

  • Page 131: Player

    Selecting a sound profile boost (1) or select a level (2...4). Go to the Radio Audio Select the desired menu item, menu and select settings make the adjustment and exit menu Sound profile the menu. item. The sound settings take effect The following settings are only if is selected...

  • Page 132: Satellite Radio

    Category : Shows all Subscribing to a station can Unsub. channel stations not subscribed to generate costs not borne by Select the desired station. BMW Motorrad. You can find more information on the available transmitters at siriusxm.com.
  • Page 133 If a station is already saved in the selected memory location, a message opens. The fol- lowing selection options are available: Select to refrain from Cancel saving the selected station. Select in order to over- Save write the memory location. Turn the Multi-Controller 1 in The Favorites list closes au- tomatically and redirects the...

  • Page 134: Hd Radio Empfang

    During the switchover, a short interruption may occur. If If a rider's helmet with AM has been selected as the BMW Motorrad communication source, significantly inferior system is connected using sound quality can be heard Bluetooth® radio standard 2.0: after the switchover.
  • Page 136 SETTING...
  • Page 137 MIRRORS WINDSHIELD CLUTCH BRAKES...
  • Page 138 When riding off, the wind- Please contact a specialist shield automatically moves to workshop, preferably an au- its last position before the ig- thorized BMW Motorrad re- nition was turned off. tailer. The proper functioning of the pressure-sensitive jam pro-...
  • Page 139 Position 1: Minimum distance CLUTCH between handlebar grip and Adjusting the clutch lever clutch lever Position 4: Maximum distance WARNING between handlebar grip and clutch lever Modified position of the clutch fluid reservoir BRAKES Air in the clutch system Adjusting the brake lever Do not turn the handlebar fitting on the handlebar.
  • Page 140 SETTING Turn the adjustment wheel 1 into the desired position. The adjustment wheel can be turned more easily if you press the handbrake lever forward when doing so. Adjustment options: Position 1: Minimum distance between handlebar grip and brake lever Position 4: Maximum distance between handlebar grip and brake lever...
  • Page 142 RIDING...
  • Page 143 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGULAR CHECK STARTING BREAKING IN SHIFTING BRAKES PARKING THE MOTORCYCLE REFUELING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...

  • Page 144: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized rotating vehicle parts. BMW Motorrad retailer will be Keep luggage items as well happy to advise you and has as tension belts and lash- the correct clothing for every ing straps away from open, purpose.
  • Page 145 Observe the maximum pay- load and maximum speed WARNING with cases; see also the Chap- Inhalation of vapors that are ter "Operation" ( 86). harmful to health Observe the maximum pay- Damage to health load and maximum speed Do not inhale vapors from with topcase;...

  • Page 146: Regular Check

    RIDING Catalytic converter Danger of overheating There is a danger of overheat- ing and damage if misfiring ATTENTION causes unburned fuel to enter Engine idling for a lengthy the catalytic converter. period while at a standstill For this reason, observe the Overheating due to insuf- following points: ficient cooling;...

  • Page 147: Starting

    Always before riding off Engage Neutral, or pull back the clutch lever if a gear is Check operation of the brake system ( 177). engaged. Check operation of the light- You cannot start the mo- ing and signal system. torcycle with the side Check clutch function stand extended and a gear en- 182).
  • Page 148 ABS self-diagnosis chart if the engine refuses to The self-diagnosis rou- start. ( 212) tine checks whether the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pre-Ride-Check Pro is ready for operation. After the ignition is turned on, The self-diagnosis starts the instrument cluster performs...
  • Page 149 The self-diagnosis routine minimum speed with engine is determining whether running: min 3 mph (min BMW Motorrad DTC is ready 5 km/h)) for operation. The self- If a DTC fault is displayed after diagnosis runs automatically the DTC self-diagnosis is com- when you turn on the ignition.

  • Page 150: Breaking In

    RIDING Brake pads BREAKING IN New brake pads must be run in Engine before they achieve their opti- Up to the first break-in in- mum friction force. This initial spection, vary the throttle reduction in braking efficiency opening and engine-speed can be compensated for by ex- range frequently;...

  • Page 151: Shifting

    Increases in the load on load-change response. an individual wheel are accom- BMW Motorrad recommends panied by a rise in the effective only shifting gears with brake force that the wheel can clutch control in these riding provide.
  • Page 152 Use the engine brake to be completely transferred to avoid frequent braking. the road. Locking up of the front wheel is prevented by BMW Motorrad WARNING Integral ABS. Failure to observe mainte- nance intervals WARNING...

  • Page 153: Parking The Motorcycle

    ceed those limits through mis- judgments or riding errors. In WARNING extreme cases this my result in Poorer braking action due to a fall. moisture and dirt Use on public roads Accident hazard ABS Pro helps make riding Brake until brakes are dry or your motorcycle on public clean;...

  • Page 154: Refueling

    RIDING ATTENTION ATTENTION Loading of the side stand Folding in the center stand with additional weight in case of strong movements Component damage cause by Component damage cause by tipping over tipping over Do not sit on the motorcy- Do not sit on the vehicle cle when it is parked on the while it is resting on the side stands.
  • Page 155 Do not smoke. Never bring refueling with low-quality fu- a naked flame near the fuel els or during longer periods tank. of downtime. Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer can provide you with more detailed WARNING information. Escaping of fuel due to ex- Recommended fuel...
  • Page 156 RIDING Park the motorcycle, making fuel reserve indicator light is sure the ground is level and switched off. firm. The "usable fuel quantity" specified in the technical data is the fuel quantity, which can be refueled if the fuel tank was completely emptied, i.e., if the engine dies off due to lack of fuel.
  • Page 157 Within the after-run period. After the after-run period is WARNING over. Escaping of fuel due to ex- Version 1 pansion under exposure to Requirement heat with overfilled fuel tank Within the after-run period Accident hazard Do not overfill the fuel tank. ATTENTION Contact of fuel and plastic surfaces...
  • Page 158 BMW Motorrad re- can be refueled if the fuel tank tailer. was completely emptied, i.e., if the engine dies off due to lack...

  • Page 159: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION Protect all components from being scratched where ten- sioning belts are routed, for example, by using adhesive tape or soft cloths. Remove screws 1. Remove emergency unlock- ing 2. Fuel filler cap unlocked. Open fuel filler cap com- pletely.
  • Page 160 RIDING Do not pull the tensioning belts over the footrests. Tighten all tensioning belts evenly; the vehicle should be pulled down with the springs compressed as much as pos- sible. ATTENTION Improper placement of the tensioning straps Damage to brake lines, ca- bles, bearings and trim panels Route tensioning straps carefully.
  • Page 162 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL...
  • Page 163 GENERAL NOTES ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) ENGINE DRAG TORQUE CONTROL ELECTRONIC CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ADJUST- MENT RIDING MODE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING (RDC) GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT HILL START CONTROL ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT...

  • Page 164: General Notes

    If the maximum transferrable brake lever acts only on the braking force is exceeded rear brake. when the rider increases the The BMW Motorrad Integral brake pressure, the wheels ABS adapts the braking force begin to lock and riding distribution between the front...
  • Page 165 When braking heavily, bear tem adjusts the optimum brake in mind that the ABS control pressure. cannot always be relied on How is the BMW Motorrad to prevent the rear wheel Integral ABS noticeable to the from lifting off the ground. rider?
  • Page 166 At lower speeds, riod, for example while de- the BMW Motorrad ABS cannot scending on a loose surface. provide optimal support on all surfaces due to system Should a fault message occur limitations.

  • Page 167: Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc)

    Further development of ABS slower pressure build-up. In to ABS Pro addition, the pressure modu- In the past, the BMW Motorrad lation in the range of the ABS ABS system provided for a very control is more uniform. high level of safety while brak-...
  • Page 168 Special situations the slip limit is exceeded. As the lean angle increases, BMW Motorrad DTC is de- the capacity to accelerate is signed as an assistance sys- also increasingly limited by the tem for the rider and for riding laws of physics.

  • Page 169: Engine Drag Torque Control

    If the suspension adjust- ment is set to , the rider Auto Like the BMW Motorrad DTC does not have to deal with ad- traction control, the engine justing the vehicle load. drag torque control compares the wheel centrifugal velocity of...

  • Page 170: Riding Mode

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL BMW Motorrad recom- Load settings mends the chassis : Minimum spring setting Auto and suspension adjustment. (only suitable as an aid for mounting the motorcycle) When the motorcycle is started : Riding position Auto and while it is being ridden,...

  • Page 171: Tire Pressure Monitoring (Rdc)

    Throttle response Switchover In RAIN riding mode: Gentle Riding modes can be changed throttle response. when the vehicle is at a stand- In ROAD riding mode: Opti- still with the ignition turned on. mum throttle response. A changeover while riding is In DYNAMIC riding mode: Di- possible under the following rect throttle response.
  • Page 172 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL does not enable the transmis- Temperature compensation sion of the measured values The tire pressure is tempera- until the minimum speed is ex- ture-dependent: it increases ceeded for the first time. or decreases together with the tire air temperature. The tire Minimum speed for the temperature is dependent on transmission of the RDC...

  • Page 173: Gear Shift Assistant

    Benefits Example 70-80 % of all gear shifts can be performed without using According to the Operating the clutch. Instructions, the tire pressure Less movement between rider should have the following and passenger due to shorter value: gear-change intervals. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) Throttle valve does not have to be closed when changing The following value is dis-...

  • Page 174: Hill Start Control

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL When changing gear using the HILL START CONTROL Gear Shift Assistant, the throt- Hill Start Control function tle setting (throttle grip posi- The Hill Start Control Pro pre- tion) must be kept constant be- vents uncontrolled rollback on fore and during the gear shift.

  • Page 175: Adaptive Headlight

    Behavior when the vehicle is After two minutes, or upon rolling back or slipping brake actuation, Hill Start Control Pro is deactivated The brake pressure increases when the vehicle is rolling completely. back with the Hill Start Con- When the ignition trol Pro activated.
  • Page 176 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL light learns to compensate for the angle at which riding takes place. Both movements are overlaid so that a highlight in the curve results. This results in significantly improved illu- mination of the road when rid- ing around curves and thus an enormous increase in active safety.
  • Page 178 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 179 GENERAL NOTES ONBOARD VEHICLE TOOL KIT FRONT WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH COOLANT TIRES RIMS WHEELS LIGHT SOURCES JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR...

  • Page 180: General Notes

    BMW Motorrad re- of effort. tailer. If specific tightening torques are to be taken into account for ONBOARD VEHICLE TOOL installation, these are listed.

  • Page 181: Front Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad offers a suit- FRONT WHEEL STAND able auxiliary stand for each Attaching the front wheel motorcycle. Your authorized stand BMW Motorrad retailer will be very happy to assist you in ATTENTION choosing the suitable auxiliary stand. Use of BMW Motorrad front...
  • Page 182 Topping up the engine oil Remove the oil level dipstick 177). and check oil level. If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Have the oil level corrected at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil level dipstick.

  • Page 183: Brake System

    Always make sure that the Have the brakes checked oil level is correct. at an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized Top up the engine oil to the BMW Motorrad retailer. specified level. Check the engine oil level Checking the front brake pad 175). thickness Install oil level dipstick 1.
  • Page 184 1. Have brake pads renewed at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking the rear brake pad thickness Park the motorcycle, making sure the ground is level and firm.
  • Page 185 1. Have brake pads renewed at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Rear brake-pad wear limit min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) (Only friction lining without carrier plate. Do not permit...
  • Page 186 MAINTENANCE Checking the front brake fluid level WARNING Insufficient or contaminated brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir Considerably reduced braking power caused by air, dirt or Check brake fluid level at water in the brake system brake fluid reservoir for front Stop riding immediately until wheel brake 1.
  • Page 187 If the brake fluid level falls be- low the approved level: Have the malfunction rectified as soon as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking the rear brake fluid level Check brake fluid level at...

  • Page 188: Clutch

    Allow the engine to cool (Engine cold) down. If the coolant level drops below the permitted level: Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 189: Tires

    Sudden loss of tire inflation BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate pressure Use valve caps with rubber the suitability of any other sealing ring and screw on tires, and therefore cannot take firmly.

  • Page 190: Rims

    Risk of accident due to by a specialist service facil- poorer rideability ity, preferably an authorized If necessary, replace the BMW Motorrad retailer. tyres before the legally spec- ified minimum tread depth WHEELS is reached. Affect of wheel sizes on...
  • Page 191 1 and remove the ca- specialist service facility, ble tie 2. Remove the screw 3 and re- preferably a BMW Motorrad move the wheel speed sensor retailer. In some cases the data from the bore. stored in the control units can...
  • Page 192 175). ATTENTION Tightening of screwed connections with incorrect tightening torque Damage or loosening of screwed connections Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized Loosen the right axle clamp- BMW Motorrad retailer. ing screw 2.
  • Page 193 ATTENTION WARNING Front wheel installation op- Improper installation of posite the running direction quick-release axle Accident hazard Loosening of the front wheel Observe running direction After the brake caliper is arrows on tire or rim. fastened and the spring fork is relaxed, tighten the Roll the front wheel into the quick-release axle and axle front suspension.
  • Page 194 MAINTENANCE Put the brake calipers on the Insert cable for wheel speed left and right onto the brake sensor in holding clip 1 and disks. install cable tie 2. Insert the wheel speed sensor into the bore and install the screw 3.
  • Page 195 Tightening of screwed connections with incorrect tightening torque Damage or loosening of screwed connections Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, CAUTION preferably an authorized Hot exhaust system BMW Motorrad retailer. Burn hazard Do not touch hot exhaust system.
  • Page 196 MAINTENANCE Tighten rear wheel on ATTENTION wheel flange Rear wheel installation Tightening sequence: Tighten counter to running direction crosswise Risk of accident M10 x 1.25 x 40 Observe running direction 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) arrow on tire or rim. Attach the license-plate car- Clean contact surfaces of the rier 1 and hook the retaining wheel hub 1 and wheel cen-...

  • Page 197: Light Sources

    Use jump leads fitted with sumed service life of the ve- fully insulated crocodile clips hicle. If an LED light source is at both ends. faulty, please contact a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 198: Battery

    MAINTENANCE tect the starter motor and the donor battery. ATTENTION Allow both engines to idle for Jump-starting with a voltage a few minutes before discon- higher than 12 V necting the jumper cables. Damage to the motorcycle's Disconnect jumper cables first electronics from negative, then from pos- The battery of the donor...
  • Page 199 4 weeks, connect terminals. a trickle-charger to the battery. ATTENTION BMW Motorrad has de- A fully discharged battery veloped a trickle-charger must be charged via a specially designed for com- power socket or extra patibility with the electronics socket.
  • Page 200 Use suitable BMW chargers. the battery terminals The correct charger is avail- Damage to the motorcycle's able through your authorized electronics BMW Motorrad retailer. Disconnect the battery be- fore charging on the battery Charge disconnected battery terminals. using the socket on the dash- board.
  • Page 201 Disconnecting battery from vehicle Park the motorcycle, making sure the ground is level and firm. Remove the seat ( 84). First install the positive bat- tery cable 2. Then install the negative bat- tery cable 1. Install the seat ( 84).

  • Page 202: Fuses

    If the fuses blow (DWA) frequently, have the Turn on the anti-theft alarm electrical system checked system. by an authorized specialized Setting the clock ( 105). workshop, preferably an Setting the date ( 105). authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 203: Diagnostic Connector

    OBD connector Vehicle experiences malfunc- tions Do not have the diagnos- tic socket disconnected ex- cept during BMW Motorrad service by a specialist work- shop or other authorized persons. Have work carried out by appropriately trained per- sonnel.
  • Page 204 MAINTENANCE Remove the seat ( 84). Press locking mechanisms 1. Detach the diagnostic connec- tor 2 from the seat bracket 3. The interface for the diagnos- tics and information system can be connected to the diag- nostic connector 2. Fastening the diagnostic connector Disconnect the interface for the diagnostics and informa-...
  • Page 206 ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 207 GENERAL NOTES SOCKETS...
  • Page 208 Your authorized Safety risk BMW Motorrad retailer BMW Motorrad cannot ex- offers you qualified advice for amine or test each product choosing original BMW parts, of outside origin to ensure accessories and other products.
  • Page 209 Automatic shutoff The onboard sockets are au- tomatically switched off dur- ing starting. To relieve the electrical sys- tem, the power sockets are turned off a certain amount of time after the ignition is turned off. Additional devices with low electrical consump- tion are possibly not detected by the vehicle electronics.
  • Page 210 CARE...
  • Page 211 CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING SENSITIVE VEHICLE PARTS PAINT CARE PROTECTIVE WAX COATING STORING THE MOTORCYCLE PUTTING THE MOTORCYCLE INTO OPERATION...

  • Page 212: Care Products

    BMW Insect Re- products available at your au- mover to soften and wash off thorized BMW Motorrad re- insects and stubborn dirt from tailer. BMW Care Products painted parts before washing have been materials tested, lab- the vehicle.

  • Page 213: Cleaning Sensitive Vehicle Parts

    CLEANING SENSITIVE VEHI- WARNING CLE PARTS Plastics Damp brake disks and brake pads after washing the mo- torcycle, after riding through ATTENTION water or in the rain Use of unsuitable cleaning Poorer braking action, acci- agents dent hazard Damage to plastic surfaces Brake early until the brake Do not use abrasive cleaners rotors and brake pads are...

  • Page 214: Paint Care

    PAINT CARE particularly important in the Washing the motorcycle reg- case of road salt. ularly will help counteract the Use BMW Motorrad metal pol- long-term effects of substances ish for additional treatment. that damage the paint, espe- Radiator cially if your motorcycle is rid-...

  • Page 215: Protective Wax Coating

    Preserve bare metal and ton ball. BMW Motorrad rec- chrome-plated parts with an ommends removing tar stains acid-free grease (Vaseline). Park motorcycle in a dry with BMW tar remover. Then room, raising it to relieve both add a protective wax coating to wheels.
  • Page 216 TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 217 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART THREADED CONNECTIONS FUEL ENGINE OIL ENGINE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION REAR-WHEEL DRIVE FRAME RUNNING GEAR BRAKES WHEELS AND TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS PERFORMANCE DATA...

  • Page 218: Troubleshooting Chart

    TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Engine does not start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand is extended Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not Place transmission in neutral or disengaged disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling ( 149). Battery drained Charge battery.
  • Page 219 Bluetooth connection is disrupted. Possible cause Remedy Bluetooth connection to the Turn off energy saving mode. mobile end device is inter- rupted. Bluetooth connection to the Turn off the communication helmet is interrupted. system of the helmet and con- nect again after one to two minutes.
  • Page 220 Active destination guidance is not displayed in the TFT display. Possible cause Remedy Navigation from the Go to the BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad Con- Connected App on the con- nected App was not nected mobile end device be- transferred.

  • Page 221: Threaded Connections

    THREADED CONNECTIONS Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper at wheel carrier M8 x 30 - 10.9 21 lb/ft (28 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-release axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) M24 x 1,5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
  • Page 222 TECHNICAL DATA License-plate carrier Value Valid License-plate carrier on rear carrier 1 lb/ft (2 Nm) mechanical...

  • Page 223: Fuel

    FUEL Recommended fuel quality Premium unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 90 AKI Alternative fuel quality Regular unleaded (restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) (max 15% ethanol, E10/E15) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

  • Page 224: Engine Oil

    JASO MA2, Additives (for instance, molybdenum-based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. Engine oil, top-up quantity max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l), Difference between MIN and...

  • Page 225: Clutch

    0.686 (24:35 teeth), 6. Gear 0.913 (21:23 teeth), Transmis- sion output ratio REAR-WHEEL DRIVE Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.75 (33:12 teeth) Type of rear-wheel guide Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad par- alever...

  • Page 226: Frame

    RUNNING GEAR Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever Design of the front-wheel Central spring strut with coil suspension spring Spring travel, front 4.5 in (115 mm), on wheel...

  • Page 227: Wheels And Tires

    WHEELS AND TIRES Recommended tire combina- An overview of the current tions tire approvals is available from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear W, minimum requirement: tires 168 mph (270 km/h)

  • Page 228: Electrical System

    TECHNICAL DATA Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum cast wheel with Option 719 Classic Aluminum forged wheel forged wheels Rear-wheel rim size 6.00" x 17" Rear tire designation 190/55 ZR 17 Load index for rear tire At least 75 Rear wheel load at unloaded 406 lbs (184 kg) vehicle weight Permissible rear wheel load...

  • Page 229: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Light sources Bulb for high-beam headlight Bulbs for low-beam headlight Bulb for parking light Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indica- tors Light source for license plate Integrated in tail light light Fuses Main fuse 40 A, Controller, cut-off relay, Fuse 1 7.5 A, Topcase, TPM, sensor Fuse 2...

  • Page 230: Dimensions

    TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Motorcycle length 98 in (2489 mm), over top- case Motorcycle height 58.7...62.2 in (1490...1580 mm), over windshield and topcase at DIN unloaded vehicle weight Motorcycle width 39.4 in (1000 mm), with mir- rors and cases Front-seat height 29.5 in (750 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded vehi- cle weight...

  • Page 231: Performance Data

    PERFORMANCE DATA Maximum speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Maximum speed when riding max 112 mph (max with a loaded case 180 km/h) Maximum speed when riding max 112 mph (max with a loaded topcase 180 km/h)
  • Page 232 SERVICE...
  • Page 233 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES MAINTENANCE WORK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS...

  • Page 234: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 235: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE your motorcycle. With its worldwide retailer net- Have all preventive mainte- work, BMW Motorrad can at- nance and repair procedures tend to you and your motor- confirmed in the Service chap- cycle in over 100 countries ter in this manual.

  • Page 236: Bmw Motorrad Mobility Services

    The BMW pre-delivery check is electronic Service History. carried out by your authorized Objection BMW Motorrad retailer before At the BMW Motorrad retailer it turns over the vehicle to you. or specialist workshop, the ve- BMW Running-in Check hicle owner can object to the...
  • Page 237 The service display in the mul- tifunction display reminds you of the next service appointment approx. one month or 620 mi (1000 km) before the entered values. More information on the topic of service is available at: bmw-motorrad.com/service The required scope of mainte- nance work for your vehicle can be found in the following main- tenance schedule.

  • Page 238: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW Motorrad break-in Annually or every 6000 mi inspection (including oil (whichever comes first) and oil filter change) every 2 years or every Standard scope of 12000 mi (whichever BMW Motorrad service comes first) Engine oil change with...

  • Page 239: Maintenance Confirmations

    MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS BMW Motorrad Service standard scope The repair procedures belonging to the BMW Motorrad Service standard package are listed below. The actual maintenance work applicable for your vehicle may differ. Performing the vehicle test using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic...
  • Page 240 SERVICE BMW pre-delivery check BMW running-in check performed performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 241 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 242 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 243 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 244 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 245 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 246 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 247 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 248 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 249 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...
  • Page 250 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Engine oil change with filter Replacing air cleaner element Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Check bearing for deflection at rear wheel...

  • Page 251: Service Confirmations

    SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work, as well as installed optional accessories and special cam- paigns performed. Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 252 SERVICE Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 254 CERTIFICATE FOR TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CERTIFICATE FOR AUDIO SYSTEM CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER CERTIFICATE FOR KEYLESS RIDE CERTIFICATE FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR IP NOTICE: DAB TUNER...
  • Page 255 Declaration of Conformity Turkey Radio equipment TFT Robert Bosch GmbH, ICC10in tipi instrument cluster telsiz sisteminin 2014/53/EU nolu yönetmeliğe uygun olduğunu beyan For all Countries without EU eder. AB Uygunluk Beyanı'nın tam Model name: ICC10in metni, aşağıdaki internet adresinden görülebilir: http://cert.bosch- carmultimedia.net Technical information The ICC10in can operate in...
  • Page 256 Canada L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de This device contains licence- licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
  • Page 257 United States (USA) However, there is no guarantee This device complies with part that interference will not occur in 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation a particular installation. If this is subject to the following two equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television conditions: reception, which can be...
  • Page 258 Japan Mexico La operación de este equipo This device is granted pursuant to está sujeta a las siguientes dos (電波法) the Japanese Radio Law condiciones: and the Japanese (1) es posible que este equipo o Telecommunications Business Law dispositivo no cause interferencia (電気通信事業法) perjudicial y 本製品は、電波法と電気通信事業...
  • Page 259 Declaration of Conformity Radio equipment audio system Model name: MCR001 This device complies with part Cet appareil est conforme à la 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation partie 15 des règles FCC. Son is subject to the following two fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions: deux conditions suivantes : (1) This device may not cause...
  • Page 260 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,...
  • Page 261 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...
  • Page 262 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).
  • Page 263 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...
  • Page 264 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...
  • Page 265 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.
  • Page 266 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...
  • Page 267 Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 Le présent appareil est conforme of the FCC Rules and with aux CNR d'Industrie Canada Industry Canada license-exempt applicables aux appareils radio RSS standard(s).
  • Page 268 IP notice: HD Radio™ HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. For patents see http://dts.com/patents. HD Radio, Artist Experience, and the HD, HD Radio, and "ARC" logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 270 INDEX Bluetooth, 107 Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Helmet, 128 Pairing, 107 Displays, 47 Brake fluid Self-diagnosis, 142 Checking the front fill Technology in detail, 158 level, 180 Accessories Checking the rear fill General notes, 202 level, 181 Adaptive front lighting, 169 Front expansion tank, 15 Ambient temperature Rear expansion tank, 15...
  • Page 271 Check Control Electrical system Dialog, 27 Technical data, 222 Display, 27 Emergency-off switch, 19 Checklist, 140 Operating, 65 Clock Adjusting, 105 Engine Clutch Indicator light for engine Adjusting the handlebar control, 42 lever, 133 Starting, 141 Checking function, 182 Technical data, 218 Fluid reservoir, 14 Warning light for electronic Technical data, 219...
  • Page 272 INDEX Technical data, 217 Immobilizer Spare key, 62 Fuel filler cap emergency Indicator lights, 20 release, 152, 153 ABS, 47 Fuel reserve Anti-theft alarm system, 39 Indicator light, 53 Audio system, 52, 53 Range, 104 Brake temperature, 51 Fuses Position on vehicle, 17 Coolant temperature, 41 Replacing, 196 Cruise control, 52...
  • Page 273 Keyless Ride, 36 Maintenance General notes, 174 Battery of radio-operated key Maintenance schedule, 232 is drained, 63 Maintenance confirma- If radio-operated key is tions, 233 lost, 63 Maintenance intervals, 230 Indicator light, 35, 36 Media Locking the steering lock, 60 Operating, 116 Turning off the ignition, 61 Menu...
  • Page 274 INDEX Overviews Reverser, 79 Indicator and warning Operating element, 18 lights, 24 Rider's seat Height adjustment, 17 Instrument cluster, 20 Riding mode Left side of vehicle, 14 Operating element, 19 Left-side multifunction Setting, 73 switch, 18 Technology in detail, 164 My Vehicle, 110 Road sign detection Right side of vehicle, 15...
  • Page 275 Spark plugs Transmission, 219 Technical Data, 222 Weights, 224 Speed control Wheels and tires, 221 Operating, 74 TFT display, 16, 20 Operating element, 18 Operating, 100, 101, 104, Split screen, 104 Operating element, 18 Selecting the display, 104 Overview, 25, 26 Turning off, 105 Selecting the display, 97 Turning on, 104...
  • Page 276 INDEX Volume Adapting to speed, 125 Setting, 124 Warning lights, 20 Overview, 24 Weights Payload table, 17 Technical data, 224 Wheels Check wheel rims, 184 Checking rims, 184 Installing front wheel, 186 Installing the rear wheel, 189 Removing front wheel, 185 Removing the rear wheel, 189 Size change, 184 Technical data, 221...
  • Page 277 Reprinting, in whole or in hands frequently when ser- part, is only permitted with vicing your vehicle. the written permission of Further information is avail- BMW Motorrad, Aftersales. able at: Original Rider's Manual, printed www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ in Germany. passenger_vehicle...
  • Page 278 Important data for refueling stop: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Premium unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 90 AKI Alternative fuel quality Regular unleaded (restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) (max 15% ethanol, E10/E15) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

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