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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad Rider's manual R 1250 RT special vehicle...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data/dealership details Vehicle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 If you have questions concern- About this Rider's Manual ing your vehicle, your authorised Please read this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly carefully before starting to use provide advice and assistance. your new BMW. It contains im- We hope you will enjoy riding...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Turn indicators ....69 3 Status indicators ..25 Indicator and warning Light signals ....69 1 General instructions .
  • Page 5 Stowage compartment ..103 Securing motorcycle for Engine oil ....154 Central locking system ..103 transportation ... . . 133 Brake system .
  • Page 6 12 Service ....231 11 Technical data ..211 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 232 Troubleshooting chart ..212 BMW Motorrad Service Screw connections .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Abbreviations and Overview Instruction. symbols An important aspect of this Result of an activity. Rider's Manual is that it can CAUTION Low-risk hazard. be used for quick and easy Reference to a page with Non-avoidance can lead to reference. Consulting the more detailed informa- slight or moderate injury.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    The vehicles are as- the relevant description in a sep- sembled complete with Dynamic Traction Con- all the BMW Motorrad arate manual. trol (optional extra only optional extras originally Technical data in combination with Pro ordered.

  • Page 10: Currentness

    Control units are installed in the BMW Motorrad Retailer documents always have priority vehicle. Control units process Your BMW Motorrad Retailer will over the information provided in data that they receive, for ex- be happy to answer any ques- this rider's manual.
  • Page 11 Manufacturer of the vehicle The vehicle owner can also re- corresponding authorities can quest that a BMW Motorrad Re- Qualified service partners be referenced to ascertain the tailer or another qualified service Specialist workshops vehicle owner.
  • Page 12 Response of the vehicle in Environmental conditions, for The information can be read out special riding situations, for example temperature by a BMW Motorrad Retailer or example engagement of the The data is only processed in another qualified service part- driving dynamics systems the vehicle itself and is gener- ner or specialist workshop.
  • Page 13 Contacts data for use in con- a BMW Motorrad Retailer or an- phones, can be controlled using nection with a communication other qualified service partner or the operating elements of the system or an integrated naviga- specialist workshop.
  • Page 14 use of the selected apps, for ex- manufacturer or by other pro- activated. Statutory functions are ample navigation or music play- viders. excluded from this. back. Services of the vehicle manu- Services from other providers The type of additional data pro- facturer When using online services from cessing is determined by the...

  • Page 15: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....15 General view, right side ... . . 17 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 17: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side 11 Hailing system ( Emergency power siren Storage compartment, left 103) 12 Payload table Clutch-fluid reservoir Table of tyre pressures 160) Fuel filler neck ( 130) Radio transceiver box 195) Radio preparation ( 195) Mobile radio system Intercom system in the ra- dio transceiver box ( Auxiliary battery (...

  • Page 19: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side 12 Behind the engine spoiler: Battery ( 177) Rear STOP signal ( Remote positive terminal LED 360° marker strobe 176) Diagnostic connector Power socket ( 190) 187) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 13 Brake fluid tank rear (be- 158) hind the side trim panel) Cover...

  • Page 20: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Adjuster for front-seat height ( 101) Standard toolkit ( 152) Tool for adjusting the spring preload ( 113) Fuses ( 185)

  • Page 21: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with daytime riding light Manual daytime riding light 66). with cruise control Cruise-control system 89). Hazard warning lights sys- tem ( Windscreen adjuster 110) with STOP signal, front with STOP matrix sign and YELP sound Front stop signal ( 72).
  • Page 22 with hailing system, elec- 12 Multi-Controller and MENU tronic button Hailing system ( 75). Multifunction display Sound 1 and sound 2 ASC ( with siren, electronic with Dynamic ESA Siren ( 76). D-ESA ( with hailing system, elec- tronic with radio preparation Hailing system ( 75).

  • Page 23: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with central locking sys- Central locking ( 103). Riding mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Start engine ( 121) Function buttons (codable, depending on equipment fitted and customer re- quest: see the section en- titled "Technical data" for information on coding for function buttons) with km/h instrument...
  • Page 24 with STOP signal Rear stop signal ( 73). with LED flashing warn- ing light Front LED flashing warning light ( 69). with LED 360° marker strobe Using the 360° marker strobe ( 71). with rear fog light Operate the rear fog light 68).

  • Page 25: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Speedometer Indicator and warning lights with navigation system with preparation for nav- igation system Navigation device 199). Photosensor (for adapting the brightness of the in- strument lighting) Engine speed display Unlocking for navigation shaft ( 199) Multifunction display Trip recorder ( NOTICE The brightness of the warning...
  • Page 26 adapted automatically to suit ambient brightness.

  • Page 27: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator and warning lights ..26 Meaning of symbols ....27 Multifunction display ....29 Warnings .

  • Page 28: Indicator And Warning Lights

    Indicator and warning lights ABS ( ASC ( with riding modes Pro DTC ( Turn indicators, left Fuel reserve ( with daytime riding light Manual daytime riding light 66). High-beam Turn indicators, right - with export to EU mar- kets Malfunction indicator lamp Emissions warning ( with anti-theft alarm...

  • Page 29: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols with additional head- Average speed since the light last reset ( LED auxiliary headlights 64). Ambient temperature with cruise control Cruise-control system 89). with tyre pressure control 12 General warning light, in (RDC) connection with warning Tyre inflation pressures symbols in the display Meaning of the symbols at posi- tion 1:...
  • Page 30 Oil level ( with seat heating with Dynamic ESA On-board voltage 1 Rider's seat heating switched 1 Damping mode 2 Load setting 1 Heated grips switched on...

  • Page 31: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Riding mode ( Clock ( Warning symbols ( Menu section ( Audio system On-board computer with tyre pressure control (RDC) Tyre pressure Load setting ( Damping mode ( Rider's seat heating Heated handlebar grips 10 Automatic daytime riding light ( 11 Odometer 12 Trip recorder (...

  • Page 32: Warnings

    Warnings The general warning light is dis- 15 Coolant temperature played according to the most Fuel level Mode of presentation urgent warning . Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. The possible warnings are listed on the following pages. Warnings for which there are no separate warning lights are shown using the general warn-...
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights appears on the Outside temperature warning ( display lights up yellow appears on the EWS active ( display lights up yellow appears on the Radio-operated key out of range ( display lights up yellow Replace the battery of the radio-oper- ated key (...
  • Page 34 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights flashes yellow appears on the Severe engine fault ( display lights up yellow appears on the Front light failure ( display lights up yellow appears on the Rear light failure ( display lights up yellow appears on the Light failure ( display...
  • Page 35 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights lights up red appears on the Battery charge voltage insufficient display LED auxiliary headlights ( + tyre pressure in Tyre pressure outside the permitted tol- flashes red erance ( lights up yellow + "--" or "-- --" Sensor faulty or system fault ( appears on the display...
  • Page 36 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights lights up ABS deactivated ( quick-flashes ASC intervention ( quick-flashes DTC intervention ( slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC switched off ( lights up DTC switched off ( lights up ASC fault (...
  • Page 37 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights lights up DTC fault ( lights up yellow appears on the D­ESA fault ( display Green holding sym- Hill Start Control active ( bol is displayed. White holding sym- Automatic Hill Start Control Pro active bol is displayed.
  • Page 38 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights briefly shows yellow appears on the Service overdue ( display lights up Fuel-level reading Fuel down to reserve ( turns yellow...
  • Page 39 3 °C journey. placed, preferably by an au- Risk of accident with Keyless Ride thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Always take extra care Battery of the radio-operated when temperatures are key is empty, emergency key is Radio-operated key out of low;...
  • Page 40 Engine-oil level too low Have the defective radio-op- appears on the display. erated key replaced by an au- The temperature reading turns thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. red. Possible cause: Replace the battery of the The electronic oil-level sensor ATTENTION...
  • Page 41 WARNING Have the fault rectified by a emergency-operation mode specialist workshop, preferably Risk of accident Engine damage when run- an authorised BMW Motorrad Avoid accelerating sharply and ning in emergency-operation dealer. overtaking. mode You can continue riding; pollut-...
  • Page 42 ( 173). A combination of light failures nected. has occurred. Rear light failure Seek the advice of a specialist Consult a specialist workshop, workshop, preferably an author- lights up yellow. preferably an authorised ised BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 43 When riding at low engine nected. lights up yellow. rpm switch off all consumers Seek the advice of a specialist that are not necessary for workshop, preferably an author- road safety (e.g. heated body ised BMW Motorrad dealer. warmer or auxiliary headlights).
  • Page 44 Battery charge voltage an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: dealer. insufficient Measured tyre pressure is out- side permitted tolerance. lights up red. LED auxiliary headlights Check the tyre for damage with additional headlight and to ascertain whether the appears on the display.
  • Page 45 Have the fault rectified by a min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor Notify the breakdown service. specialist workshop, preferably does not transmit its signal an authorised BMW Motorrad to the vehicle until a certain Sensor faulty or system dealer. minimum speed has been fault reached.)
  • Page 46 Pull away slowly. Bear in mind control system can remain opera- specialist workshop, preferably that the ABS function is not tional. an authorised BMW Motorrad available until self-diagnosis has Seek the advice of a specialist dealer. completed. workshop, preferably an author- Battery for tyre pressure ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 47 ASC self-diagnosis not dealt with. quickly as possible by a completed specialist workshop, preferably DTC intervention an authorised BMW Motorrad The ASC function is not avail- with riding modes Pro Retailer. able, because self-diagnosis did not complete. (The motor- quick-flashes.
  • Page 48 (The motor- an authorised BMW Motorrad cycle has to reach a defined Possible cause: dealer. minimum speed with the en- The rider has switched off the...
  • Page 49 Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably quickly as possible by a The automatic Hill Start Control specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Pro is active. If the motorcycle Retailer. an authorised BMW Motorrad stops on an incline of > 5%, the dealer.
  • Page 50 Hill Start Control has been auto- The gear indicator flashes. If the calibration process was matically deactivated. The shift assistant Pro is unsuccessful, have the fault Side stand has been folded not available. eliminated by a specialist out. workshop, we recommend a BMW Motorrad Partner.

  • Page 51: Service-Due Indicator

    1 appears cialist workshop, preferably on the display. Service-due indicator an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. If a service is due, the service symbol and the Fuel down to reserve service date in place of the total lights up.

  • Page 52: Range

    Con- OK: oil level is correct. with the fuel remaining in the sequently, BMW Motorrad re- tank. The figure for average con- commends that you should not CHECK!: check the oil level the...

  • Page 53: Ambient Temperature

    – – –: oil level cannot be meas- Threshold for ambient ured (conditions as stated above temperature not satisfied). approx. 3 °C Ambient temperature Tyre pressures When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the with tyre pressure control engine can falsify the ambient- (RDC) temperature reading.

  • Page 54: Authorities Speed Indicator

    The tyre warning symbol is also displayed. True speed without speedometer lead The general warning light Saved speed ( flashes red. You can find further information about BMW Motorrad RDC from page ( 146) .

  • Page 55: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..54 Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ....... 85 Ignition with Keyless Ride .

  • Page 56: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Switching on ignition lock Keys You receive 2 ignition keys. Consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) 56) if a key is lost or mislaid. One-key system Turn the key to position 1, Ignition switch/steering lock while moving the handlebars Insert the key into the ignition Cases locks slightly.
  • Page 57 Welcome lights Release for radio transceiver Switch on the ignition. LED 360°marker strobes The side lights briefly light up. LED marker strobe with daytime riding light Public-address system The daytime riding lights briefly Two-way radio light up. US contents with additional headlight The LED auxiliary headlights Switching off ignition briefly light up.

  • Page 58: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    You can obtain extra keys only through an authorised ited period of time. NOTICE BMW Motorrad dealer. The The battery can be recharged keys are part of an integrated via the socket. A spare key attached to the security system, so the dealer is Key can be removed.
  • Page 59 approximately 1.5 minutes, but The telltale light goes out briefly if the search times out without the central locking system is not the radio-operated key or the locked. emergency key being found. It is advisable to keep the radio- operated key on your person You receive one radio-operated (e.g.
  • Page 60 Switching off ignition ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- gress. ( 122) Requirement ASC self-diagnosis is per- Radio-operated key is within formed. ( 123) range. with riding modes Pro DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- gress. ( 123) Version 2: Steering lock is engaged; press There are two ways of activat- and hold down button 1.
  • Page 61 The on-board electronics access BMW Motorrad dealer. In order the data saved in the radio-op- to have a key barred you must Fold out side stand with the erated key via a ring aerial in the...
  • Page 62 the dealer is under an obligation Battery of the radio- to check the legitimacy of all ap- operated key is empty, plications for replacement/extra emergency key is not keys. available Loss of the radio- Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground. operated key, emergency key is available Requirement...
  • Page 63 cluster 1 (arrow), level with Replace the battery of the the warning and indicator lights. radio-operated key If the radio-operated key does Time during which the not react when you short-press engine has to be started. or long-press a button: The unlocking procedure has The battery in the radio-oper- to be repeated if this time is...

  • Page 64: Emergency Off Switch

    Dispose of the old battery in Install seal 1 and battery Risk of fall due to rear wheel accordance with all applicable cover 2. locking laws and regulations; do not Red LED on the instrument Do not operate the kill switch attempt to dispose of batteries panel flashes.

  • Page 65: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Side light The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. NOTICE The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the Immediately after having ignition on for longer than abso- switched off the ignition, pull lutely necessary.
  • Page 66 ning period after the ignition has been switched off. Press the button 1 on the un- derside of the 360° marker strobe. WARNING Riding with the 360° marker strobe extended. Immediately after switching off Make sure the ground is level Risk of accident the ignition, push button 1 to and firm and place the motor-...
  • Page 67 Requirement The additional headlights are only active if the low-beam headlight is active; if the daytime riding light is switched on, it is not pos- sible to switch on the additional headlights. NOTICE Press the bottom section of Press button 1 (F2) to switch on The auxiliary headlights have ap- button 1 to switch on the LED the Cruising Light.

  • Page 68: Day Run Lights

    Switching off Cruising NOTICE NOTICE Light Depending on the equipment By comparison with the low- with cruising light and customer request, the func- beam headlight, the daytime Requirement tion keys F1 to F4 can be as- running light makes the vehicle Ignition is switched on.
  • Page 69 The indicator light for the If the high beam headlight is side lights can be effected daytime running light illu- switched off again, the daytime automatically. minates. running light is not automat- Call up the Settings menu ically reactivated, but must be and then select Vehicle.

  • Page 70: Hazard Warning Lights Sys

    Hazard warning lights Manual operation of the Operate the rear fog light light when the automatic system with rear fog light system is switched on Operating hazard warning with daytime riding light flashers Switching on ignition ( 54). If you press the button for the daytime riding light the daytime NOTICE riding light is switched off and...

  • Page 71: Turn Indicators

    Ignition can be switched off. Operate button 1 in the centre Speed over 100 km/h: after position to switch off the turn flashing five times. To switch off the hazard warn- indicator. ing flashers, switch on the ig- If button 1 is pressed to the right nition if necessary and press Comfort turn indicator or left slightly longer, the turn in-...
  • Page 72 The alternating frontal light is can be set after the ignition is Press upper section of but- coded by your BMW Motorrad switched off. ton 1 to switch on the front retailer. In the default setting, the front LED flashing warning lights.
  • Page 73 NOTICE NOTICE switched back on. The flashing frequency of the Your authorised BMW Motorrad Deactivating the alternating frontal light can be Retailer can adjust the switch-off alternating frontal light set by your authorised BMW function of the alternating frontal Requirement Motorrad Retailer to 1 Hz, 1.5 Hz...
  • Page 74 Press lower section of button 1 NOTICE to switch on the 360° marker strobe. Your authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer can encode the special with LED flashing warning light, functions. blue/yellow Special functions, see Technical Press and hold button 1 to Data.
  • Page 75 Rear stop signal The red indicator light for NOTICE with STOP signal button 1 flashes with a slow rhythm. Your authorised BMW Motorrad Requirement Retailer can encode the dis- Decide which of the four pre- with STOP matrix sign and played text.
  • Page 76 1. consult a specialist workshop, For a complete list of all encod- The red indicator light for but- preferably a BMW Motorrad part- able stop signals, please contact ton 1 flashes at the top in the ner.

  • Page 77: Sound Signals

    Lights-off setting NOTICE with light deactivation LED flashing warning lights, 360° marker strobe, LED additional WARNING headlight and rear fog light must Insufficient visibility for other be switched off separately. road users Dipped beam, side lights and Risk of accident tail light are switched off.
  • Page 78 Different country sounds and siren sounds are adjustable. The Press top section of switch 1 replacement parts are available at to activate the siren in yelp your authorised BMW Motorrad mode. Retailer. Press bottom section of switch 1 to activate the siren in NOTICE wail mode.
  • Page 79 If the vehicle has country-spe- Voice announcement can be cific coding for US siren (one- made over the public-address button operation), press F3. system. Adjust the volume at poten- Microphone tiometer 4. Turn the poten- with intercom system tiometer, taking care not to cause audio feedback.

  • Page 80: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Selecting menu item With the exception of the "Two- way radio" section, you cannot Selecting menu access the Settings menu un- less the motorcycle is at a com- plete standstill. Use Multi-Controller 1 to move the cursor in a menu. Press button 2 to step through the sequence of menus, starting with the Dynamic ESA menu.
  • Page 81 Setting parameters An arrow 1 at the top or bottom Resetting values of the display indicates that there You can reset average values Direct selection are other items in this menu marked with an arrow 1 by long- If you move the cursor to a menu that you can view by turning pressing the Multi-Controller to item that requires no other set-...
  • Page 82 Selecting from a list Setting numerical values Setting relative values A circle 1 beside each selectable If there are one or more numer- A bar indicator enables you to item means that the items are ical values between the arrows 1, set a value in a range between part of a selection list.
  • Page 83 Exiting menu Press Multi-Controller 1 to the Press and hold down button 1. left to return to the next highest The lozenge appears to the Arrow 1 appears when you are in menu; press MENU button 2 to right of the selected menu. a submenu.

  • Page 84: On-Board Computer

    Language: display language Background: displayed if the Ø consumption: Average (German, English, Spanish, radio is switched off: Empty: consumption Italian, French, Dutch, Por- off, Logo: logo (RT), Speed Consumption: Current con- tuguese) ind.: digital speed. sumption Time format - Clock Use the Multi-Controller to Range: Range with remaining format: time in 12 hour...

  • Page 85: Authorities Speed Indicator

    erage value you would like to other reading or switch off the Timing continues even if you reset. ignition. select some other reading or switch off the ignition. Push the Multi-Controller to When the stopwatch is running, the right and hold it in this po- push Multi-Controller 1 to the Time during which the mo- sition until the average value is...

  • Page 86: Trip Recorder

    Saving road speed To end cyclic recording, re- Minimum speed for ac- lease button 1 or bring the mo- tivation of the authority- torcycle to a standstill. vehicle speedometer Trip recorder min 5 km/h Long-press the right section Select trip recorder of button 1 to save the true Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 87: Antilock Brake System

    Antilock Brake System The automatic trip recorder of 3 mph (5 km/h) after the igni- (Trip Auto.) automatically tion was switched off and then (ABS) resets eight hours after the ig- on again. with US authority nition is switched off. ABS is switched on.

  • Page 88: Dynamic Traction Control

    Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with riding modes Pro Switching the DTC function off/on Switch on the ignition. Open the Settings menu and then select the DTC menu item. Select Off (once) to switch Select Off (once) to switch off ASC once and reactivate it off DTC once until the next NOTICE when the ignition is switched...

  • Page 89: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    Electronic Suspension Available load settings Predefined minimum spring Adjustment (D­ESA) setting: MIN with Dynamic ESA Active riding position equaliser with automatic spring setting: Dynamic ESA possible AUTO settings Predefined maximum spring The electronic chassis and setting: MAX suspension setting Dynamic ESA is able to adjust your motorcycle Adjusting the chassis and The possible damping settings...

  • Page 90: Riding Mode

    Riding mode Setting riding mode Switching on ignition ( 54). Using the riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed 3 operational scenarios for your motorcycle from which you can select the scenario suitable for your situation: Riding on a rain-wet roadway.

  • Page 91: Cruise-Control System

    indicated next to the selection After activating the new riding arrow. mode, the symbols for coolant temperature and fuel level are The following ride modes can be selected: displayed again. RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet The adjusted riding mode with the associated adaptations of road.
  • Page 92 Accelerating Decelerating Button 2 is enabled for opera- tion. Saving road speed Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back. Speed is increased by approx. Speed is reduced by approx. 1 km/h each time you push the 1 km/h each time you push the Briefly push button 1 forward.

  • Page 93: Hill Start Control

    Deactivate cruise control Switching off cruise NOTICE control Brake, pull the clutch lever or turn the throttle twistgrip Opening the throttle does not (close the throttle by turning deactivate the cruise-control sys- the twistgrip back past the tem. If you release the twistgrip idle position) to deactivate the the motorcycle will decelerate cruise-control system.
  • Page 94 Risk of accident NOTICE Secure the vehicle by braking manually. When riding off, Hill Start Control is automatically deactivated. NOTICE Once the brake has been fully released, the holding Hill Start Control is purely a com- symbol disappears. fort system to facilitate holding the machine and pulling way Hill Start Control is deactivated.
  • Page 95 ATTENTION NOTICE Failure of the drive-off as- If Hill Start Control Pro has been sistant deactivated using the brake lever, automatic Hill Start Control is Risk of accident deactivated for the next 4 m. Secure the vehicle by braking manually. White holding symbol is displayed.

  • Page 96: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    Switching automatic Hill a standstill and the motorcycle Confirmation tone sounds is on a gradient of at least 5%, twice (if programmed). Start Control Pro on and Hill Start Control Pro is auto- Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is matically activated. switched on. with riding modes Pro To switch off automatic Hill Activation with remote...
  • Page 97 Alarm signal A DWA alarm can be triggered motion sensor an attempt to use an unauthor- ised vehicle key to switch on the ignition. disconnection of the DWA anti- theft alarm from the motor- Press button 1 on the remote To deactivate the motion cycle's battery (DWA internal battery in the anti-theft alarm...
  • Page 98 (if programmed). and the turn indicators flash. The with Keyless Ride type of alarm tone can be set by Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deac- an authorised BMW Motorrad tivated. dealer. To deactivate the motion sensor (for example if you If an alarm was triggered while...
  • Page 99 Deactivation with remote after ignition off" has been selec- ted if the alarm function is deac- control or radio-operated tivated using the radio-operated key and the ignition is not then switched on. Turn indicators flash once. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed).

  • Page 100: Heating

    after having switched the alarm system on/off. Configure the desired settings using the Multi-Controller. Heating Operating the heated handlebar grips Start the engine. The following settings are avail- The grips can be heated in five able: levels. The fifth level is intended NOTICE to quickly heat up the grips;...
  • Page 101 The symbol 1 shows that the The rider's seat can be heated The symbol 1 shows that the grip heating is switched on. in five levels. The fifth level is rider's seat heating is switched intended to quickly heat up the Front-seat heating seat;...

  • Page 102: Front Seat

    Front seat Installing front seat with seat heating Removing front seat Work front seat 1 to the rear to disengage it from seat retainer bridge 3 and remove. Connect plug 1 of the seat Turn ignition key 2 clockwise. heating. Slightly raise front seat 1 at the with seat heating back.

  • Page 103: Rear Seat

    Turn the adjusting plate to position H for the higher seat height. Position the front seat with Push latch 1 forward and re- mounts 2 in rubber buffers 1 move adjusting plate 2. on left and right. Lower the rear of the front seat Insert the adjusting plate in the and engage the seat in the desired position into mounts 2...

  • Page 104: Adjusting Spray Guard

    Adjusting spray guard Install the rear seat Remove the screws 1. Slightly pull the passenger seat Place passenger seat on the Move spray guard 1 up or towards the front and lift it. mountings 1. down. Place the seat, upholstered Spray guard 1 engages at the side down, on a clean surface.

  • Page 105: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment such as mobile phones and MP3 Alternatively: press button 1 on players the remote control. Operating the left storage Consult the operating instruc- The stowage compartment compartment tions of your electronic device in the left side panel and the and check for possible usage cases are locked.
  • Page 106 with anti-theft alarm (DWA) The functions of the remote control for the anti-theft alarm are described in the corres- ponding section. Emergency unlocking with central locking system If the central locking system re- Switch on the ignition and First turn the key in the top- fuses to unlock, you can open press button 3.
  • Page 107 invariably log on all the remote 4 remote control units have controls in the set. been logged on. Enable logon of the remote No button pressed within ap- controls as follows: proximately 30 seconds of lo- gon on the first remote control. Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 108 Replacing battery of Switch on the ignition. attempt to dispose of batteries as domestic waste. remote control with central locking system ATTENTION with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Unsuitable or incorrectly in- without Keyless Ride serted batteries If you press a button on the re- Component damage mote control and the LED does Use a battery compliant with...
  • Page 109 Press button 1 twice. LED 3 flashes for a few seconds. The remote control is again ready for use.

  • Page 111: Adjustment

    Adjustment Mirrors ......110 Headlight ......110 Windscreen .

  • Page 112: Mirrors

    If there are doubts about the cor- rect headlight beam throw, have the setting checked by a special- ist workshop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The headlight beam-throw is Adjusting headlight beam adjusted via a bell crank. throw...

  • Page 113: Instrument Panel

    Correct anti-trap mechanism functionality cannot be guaran- teed if a windscreen has been installed that has not been ap- proved by BMW Motorrad. In this case: Ensure the clear- ance of the windscreen prior to switching off the ignition. Instrument panel...

  • Page 114: Clutch

    Clutch NOTICE Adjust the clutch lever The adjuster is easier to turn if you push the clutch lever WARNING forward. Adjusting the clutch lever Four settings are possible: while riding Position 1: smallest distance Risk of accident between handlebar grip and Adjust the clutch lever only clutch lever when the motorcycle is at a...

  • Page 115: Spring Preload

    Spring preload Adjustment It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring pre- load when the vehicle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is Ease out bottom of cover 1 at lightly loaded.

  • Page 116: Damping

    Adjusting the damping Basic setting of spring characteristic for rear preload, rear wheel without Dynamic ESA Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground. Turn the adjuster knob as far Set the damping from the left- as it will go counter-clockwise. hand vehicle side.
  • Page 117 Basic setting of rear- NOTICE suspension damping BMW Motorrad recommends characteristic selecting one-up operation with Turn the adjuster knob as far luggage for special vehicles. as it will go in the clockwise direction, then back it off 2 Basic setting of rear-...

  • Page 119: Riding

    Riding Safety information ....118 Comply with checklist ....120 Always before riding off ... . 120 Every 3rd refuelling stop .

  • Page 120: Safety Information

    Your authorised Adapt spring setting and BMW Motorrad dealer will be Payload of tank rucksack damping adjustment to the glad to advise you on the correct total weight.
  • Page 121 Settings of the spring-strut and Affix a label stating the maximum When you park the vehicle shock-absorber system permissible speed to the instru- make sure that no-one and no ment panel in the rider's field of objects can come into contact Imbalanced load vision.

  • Page 122: Comply With Checklist

    Tampering Checking clutch function ATTENTION 160). ATTENTION Checking tyre tread depth Unburned fuel in catalytic 163). converter Tampering with the motor- Checking tyre pressure Damage to catalytic converter cycle (e.g. engine manage- 162). Note the points listed for ment ECU, throttle valves, Check that cases and luggage protection of the catalytic clutch)

  • Page 123: Starting

    use jump leads and a donor bat- Checking brake-fluid level, front engage a gear before retracting brakes ( 158). the side stand. tery to start. Checking the brake-fluid level, See the subsection on jump When starting a cold engine starting in "Maintenance" for rear brakes ( 159).
  • Page 124 Retailer. completed lights up red. The ABS indicator and warning ABS self-diagnosis light goes out. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- Phase 3 forms self-diagnosis to ensure its General warning light goes out ABS self-diagnosis not operability. Self-diagnosis starts and display changes to operat-...
  • Page 125 BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC self-diagnosis dealer. completed dealer. The ASC indicator and warning ASC self-diagnosis DTC self-diagnosis light goes out. BMW Motorrad ASC performs with riding modes Pro Check all the indicator and self-diagnosis to ensure its op- BMW Motorrad DTC performs warning lights.

  • Page 126: Running In

    Have the fault rectified as Running-in speeds completed quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably The DTC indicator and warning an authorised BMW Motorrad light goes out. No full load (Odometer reading dealer. 0...1000 km) Check all the indicator and Running in warning lights.

  • Page 127: Shifting Gear

    Pro without pulling the clutch can cause a severe load-change Shift assistant Pro reaction. BMW Motorrad re- Requirement commends disengaging the The shift assistant assists up- clutch for shifts in these cir- shifts and downshifts without the cumstances.

  • Page 128: Brakes

    The sharper the motor- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- Upshifts with the throttle valve cycle decelerates, the more load vents the front wheel from lock- closed (coasting overrun) and is shifted to the front wheel.
  • Page 129 Descending mountain ABS Pro Riding on salted or gritted roads. passes Physical limits applicable to After work has been carried on motorcycling the brakes, due to traces of oil WARNING or grease. WARNING Braking only with the rear Riding on dirt-covered surfaces brake on mountain descents Braking when cornering or off-road.

  • Page 130: Parking Your Motorcycle

    safety for braking with the mo- formance with the motorcycle ATTENTION torcycle banked for cornering, it banked into corners. cannot under any circumstances Additional weight placing with riding modes Pro be considered as redefining the strain on the side stand physical limits that apply to mo- During emergency braking, Risk of damage to parts if vehicle...

  • Page 131: Refuelling

    Always check that the ground Alternative fuel grade ATTENTION under the stand is level and firm. Engine operation with leaded Normal unleaded (power- fuel ATTENTION and consumption-related Damage to catalytic converter restrictions.) (max 15 % Do not attempt to run the Centre stand folds in due to ethanol, E10/E15) vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel...
  • Page 132 Refuelling Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- WARNING cycle on its centre stand. Fuel is highly flammable Risk of fire and explosion Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. Refuel with fuel up to the lower WARNING edge of the filler neck.
  • Page 133 run dry and the engine had cut Do not smoke. Never bring NOTICE out due to a lack of fuel. a naked flame near the fuel tank. The fuel filler cap can be opened Usable fuel capacity within the defined waiting time WARNING after the ignition has been switched off, without the radio-...
  • Page 134 search for the radio-operated detected and the fuel reserve in- key is in progress. dicator light is switched off. Again slowly pull up tab 1 of the fuel filler cap. NOTICE Fuel filler cap unlocks. The "usable fuel capacity" spe- Fully open the fuel filler cap.

  • Page 135: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    The fuel filler cap locks auto- matically when the waiting time expires. The engaged fuel filler cap locks immediately when you secure the steering lock or switch on the ignition. Securing motorcycle for transportation ATTENTION ATTENTION Make sure that all components that might come into contact Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components...
  • Page 136 Secure the tensioning straps behind on both sides on the bracket for the rear footrest and tighten. Tension all tensioning straps evenly so that the motorcycle is securely fastened.

  • Page 137: Engineering

    Engineering details General instructions ....136 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ..136 Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ......139 Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) .

  • Page 138: General Instructions

    When actively intervening in the than a clean and dry asphalt sur- zero. If the brakes are applied braking process, BMW Motorrad face. The lower the coefficient under these circumstances the Integral ABS adapts braking-force...
  • Page 139 As soon as is registers the ac- pulled. Within the limits imposed by tual circumstances, the system physics, the BMW Motorrad In- Rear wheel lift reacts instantly and adjusts brak- tegral ABS ensures directional ing force accordingly to achieve Under very severe and sudden stability on any surface.
  • Page 140 Evolution of ABS to intervals. on a loose or slippery surface. ABS Pro Until now, the BMW Motorrad If a fault message is issued on Reserves for safety ABS helped ensure a very high account of exceptional riding...

  • Page 141: Automatic Stability Control

    The BMW Motorrad ASC can be pressure gradient for the start of the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a deactivated in these cases.

  • Page 142: Asc

    Do not take risks that would an automatic shutdown of the negate the additional safety If the front wheel lifts clear of the BMW Motorrad ASC: offered by this system. ground under severe accelera- Riding for a lengthy period with...

  • Page 143: Dynamic Traction Control

    Risk of accident despite DTC a corresponding loss of stability. wheelies are possible with the aid Invariably, the rider bears re- The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- of the DTC. sponsibility for assessing road able to control a situation of this...

  • Page 144: Electronic Suspension Adjustment (D­esa)

    Rear wheel rotating with the Under these circumstances, is able to adjust your motorcycle vehicle held stationary by ap- BMW Motorrad recommends automatically to the load. If the plying the front brake (burn- rolling the throttle slightly closed spring setting is set to AUTO, the out).

  • Page 145: Riding Mode

    in order to set the correct riding ment of the spring setting and with riding modes Pro position. The damping is also ad- damping DYNAMIC justed automatically to the load. MIN: Minimum spring setting Each of these modes produces Via ride height sensors, MAX: Maximum spring setting perceptible differences in the way Dynamic ESA detects the...
  • Page 146 wet asphalt to dry cobblestones), In RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMIC Throttle response: the motorcycle remains stable. riding modes, ABS Pro is fully In the RAIN mode: Restrained Slight rear-wheel drift is per- available. The tendency of the In the ROAD mode: Direct ceptible.

  • Page 147: Dynamic Brake Control

    Behaviour during emergency the motorcycle must be at If, during the intervention of a standstill with the ignition braking the Dynamic Brake Control, switched on the gas is closed (throttle grip If emergency braking is initiated position < 5 %), the engine at a speed above 10 km/h, the torque requested by the ABS Dynamic Brake Control takes...

  • Page 148: Tyre Pressure Control

    Tyre pressure control Temperature measured-value signals for some time after the vehicle comes to a compensation (RDC) stop. Tyre pressure is a temperature- with tyre pressure control sensitive variable: pressure in- Time for transmission of (RDC) creases as tyre-air temperature measured values after rises and decreases as tyre-air Function...

  • Page 149: Shift Assistant

    air pressure. In most instances, permits upshifts and downshifts Example therefore, these gauge read- without declutching or closing ings will not tally with the pres- the throttle in virtually all load and sures shown by the multifunction rpm ranges. The multifunction display display.
  • Page 150 no assistance for the gearshift if In order for the system to identify Idle speed the rider declutches. a gearshift request, the rider has to move the gearshift lever Downshifting from its idle position in the de- 1050 min (Engine at regular sired direction against the spring Downshifting is assisted until operating temperature)

  • Page 151: Hill Start Control

    Hill Start Control Releasing brake when motorcycle can be moved off more gently. It is not necessary stopping the engine or Hill Start Control function to turn the throttle grip again. timeout Hill Start Control assistant pre- If the motorcycle is stopped Hill Start Control is deactivated vents the motorcycle from rolling on a steep incline, high brake...

  • Page 152: Engine Run-On Circuit

    Control is completely deactiv- The vehicle is secured against ated. being ridden away and the en- gine continues to run if the rider walks away from the vehicle car- NOTICE rying the radio-operated key. It can be ridden again when the The holding pressure is released immediately without a brake key is detected and the side...

  • Page 153: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....152 Fuses ......185 Standard toolkit .

  • Page 154: General Instructions

    Screwdriver handle Further information on mainten- Reversible screwdriver ance and repair work is available blade from your BMW Motorrad author- Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 BMW Motorrad has assembled ised dealer in the form of a DVD. Removing front seat a service toolkit that is ideal for 100).

  • Page 155: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad authorised dealer. Installing the front-wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without ac- companying use of centre stand or auxiliary stand Align the two adapters 2 so Risk of damage to parts if vehicle...

  • Page 156: Engine Oil

    Wait five minutes for the oil to mains on the ground. drain into the oil pan. Apply uniform pressure to push the front-wheel stand down NOTICE and raise the motorcycle. To protect the environment, BMW Motorrad recommends occasionally checking the...

  • Page 157: Brake System

    2 of the oil filler opening Brake system mark: and turn the tool anti-clockwise Have the oil level corrected to remove the cap. Checking function of by a specialist workshop, brakes preferably an authorised Pull the front brake lever. BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 158 Viewing dir- If the wear indicating marks are ection: between wheel and no longer clearly visible: Have the brakes checked by a front suspension toward brake specialist workshop, preferably pads 1. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 159 1. 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, by a specialist workshop, without backing plate.) preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer. If the wear limit has been reached: Checking rear brake pad thickness Place the motorcycle on its...
  • Page 160 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer. Brake fluid level, front Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes Brake fluid, DOT4 WARNING Check the brake fluid level in It is impermissible for the front reservoir 1.
  • Page 161 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. Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 162: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Check the coolant level in ex- Coolant, specified level an authorised BMW Motorrad pansion tank 1. dealer. Between MIN and MAX marks Coolant on the expansion tank (Engine...
  • Page 163 Top up coolant Pull side trim panel 1 upwards from side section 2 and re- move, taking care with the tabs (arrowed). Hold side panel 1 ready with the lugs in position at side Remove screws 1. trim 2. Pivot side panel 3 inward. Lugs 4 are pressed into the Open cap 1 of the coolant ex- grommets.

  • Page 164: Tyres

    Check tyre pressures against sary, preferably by an author- WARNING the data below. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Incorrect tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front Impaired handling characteristics of the motorcycle, shorter useful 2.5 bar (tyre cold)

  • Page 165: Wheels

    The tyre is worn out when BMW Motorrad dealer or in the be changed. the tyre tread has worn down internet at: to the level of the marks. The If you decide that you would like bmw-motorrad.com...
  • Page 166 Be sure to explain to the spe- workshop beforehand, preferably cialist workshop or authorised an authorised BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad dealer that the dealer. In some cases, the data wheel is fitted with an RDC programmed into the control sensor.
  • Page 167 Do not operate the brakes with a brake caliper not correctly a BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. secured. Installing the front-wheel stand Remove mounting bolts 4 of 153).
  • Page 168 Withdraw quick-release axle 1, Remove spacer bush 1 from specialist workshop, preferably support the front wheel when the wheel hub. an authorised BMW Motorrad doing this. dealer. Installing front wheel Set down front wheel and roll forwards out of the front WARNING suspension.
  • Page 169 several times. Do not oper- Bottom fork bridge to ATTENTION ate handbrake lever. slider tube Installing the front-wheel stand Front wheel installed wrong 153). 19 Nm way round Risk of accident Note direction-of-rotation ar- rows on tyre or rim. Roll the front wheel into position between the front suspension.
  • Page 170 Position left and right brake Risk of accident due to delayed calipers on the brake discs. braking effect. Before driving, check that the brakes respond without delay. Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded. Insert ABS sensor line into the holding clips 1 and 2.

  • Page 171: Silencer

    Always have the security of in diagonally opposite se- CAUTION the fasteners checked by a quence Hot exhaust system specialist workshop, preferably 60 Nm Risk of burn injury an authorised BMW Motorrad Securing silencer ( 170). dealer. Do not touch a hot exhaust system.
  • Page 172 Place the motorcycle on specialist workshop, preferably its side stand on firm, level an authorised BMW Motorrad ground. dealer. Allow the silencer to cool. Detach bolt 1 from the clamp. Remove bolt 2 and lock washer 3. Turn silencer 4 clockwise and Turn silencer 1 anti-clockwise outwards.

  • Page 173: Lighting

    with weather protection Slide clamp 1 as far forwards Position silencer cover 3. as possible and position it with Install screws 1, with a shim 2 Insert weather protection 3 in the recess in the lug (arrow). at the front. the direction of the arrow and Tighten the clip.
  • Page 174 may differ from the following Replace the defective bulb. figures. Bulbs for the low-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight and firm and place the motor- H7 / 12 V / 55 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Hold the bulb by the base only, in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter.
  • Page 175 Replacing bulb for high- Engage spring clip 1 in the Ease speaker cover 1 to the catch. left to remove. beam headlight NOTICE The description below steps you through the procedure for repla- cing the left bulb. The procedure for working on the right side is the same.
  • Page 176 Pull the tab to remove cover 1. Release spring clip 1 at left Install bulb 2, making sure that and right and swing it open. the tab is correctly positioned. Remove bulb 2. NOTICE Replace the defective bulb. The bulb might face in a direc- Bulb for high-beam tion other than that shown here.
  • Page 177 Replacing LED rear light The LED rear light can be re- placed only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Replacing LED turn indicators Install cover 1. Seat speaker unit 2 in the LED turn indicators can be mount.

  • Page 178: Jump-Starting

    12 V. If the motorcycle has to be workshop, preferably an author- Place the motorcycle on its jump-started connect the leads ised BMW Motorrad dealer. stand on firm, even ground. to the battery terminals; never Replacing the LED Removing battery cover...

  • Page 179: Battery

    Battery gine does not start, wait a few minutes before repeating the Maintenance instructions attempt in order to protect the Correct upkeep, recharging and starter motor and the donor storage will prolong the life of battery. the battery and are essential if Allow both engines to idle for a warranty claims are to be con- few minutes before disconnect-...
  • Page 180 The suitable charger is NOTICE available from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. ATTENTION BMW Motorrad has developed a float charger specially designed Charge via the charging socket, Recharging a fully for compatibility with the elec- with the battery connected discharged battery via the tronics of your motorcycle.
  • Page 181 Comply with the operating in- with anti-theft alarm (DWA) NOTICE structions of the charger. If applicable, switch off the anti- theft alarm (DWA). The battery has to be recharged NOTICE at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse. If you are unable to charge the See the instructions for caring battery through the on-board...
  • Page 182 NOTICE The fuse for the alternator reg- ulator can blow if the 12 V bat- tery is installed incorrectly or if the terminals are swapped (e.g. when using a starting aid). Push battery into the mounting. Pull retaining plate in position 1 Disconnect battery negative outwards and remove in an lead 1 and remove the battery.
  • Page 183 DWA has been switched off. with central locking system with Keyless Ride Secure battery negative lead 1. Install screws 1. Secure the battery with rubber Switch on the ignition. strap 2. Adjust the time and date in the Settings - Clock and Press button 1 of the radio- Settings - Date menu.
  • Page 184 Turn indicators flash once. without single seat with radio transceiver box Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed). Requirement DWA has been switched off. Double motorcycle seat is in- stalled. with single seat with radio transceiver box Removing rear seat ( 101).
  • Page 185 Remove auxiliary battery 5. without single seat with radio transceiver box Installing auxiliary battery Pull the battery cover 2 from the grommet 3 towards the top and remove it. Insert the battery cover into the Install the auxiliary battery 1. grommet 3.
  • Page 186 Install the rear seat ( 102). Close the lid and press it shut until the latch engages. with single seat with radio Check that nothing is trapped transceiver box between the lid and the case. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Switching on ignition ( 54).

  • Page 187: Fuses

    with central locking system Confirmation tone sounds Motion sensor has been deac- twice (if programmed). tivated. Anti-theft alarm is active. with Keyless Ride Fuses Replace fuses Switch off the ignition. To deactivate the motion Press button 1 of the remote sensor (e.g.
  • Page 188 (RDC), audio system) preferably an authorised Fuse box BMW Motorrad dealer. Fuse box Install plug 1. 15 A (Slot 1: Instrument Installing front seat ( 100).

  • Page 189: Diagnostic Connector

    Motorcycle experiences malfunc- tions Only have the diagnostic con- nector loosened by a specialist workshop or other authorised persons during your next BMW Service appointment. Have the work performed by appropriately trained staff. Refer to the vehicle manufac- Press the hook 1 and pull out Fuse holder turer specifications.
  • Page 190 Loosen the diagnostic con- Connect the bracket 4 to the nector 2 from the bracket 4. mounting 1. The interface to the diagnosis and information system can be connected to diagnostic connector 2. Securing the diagnostic connector Disconnect the interface for the diagnosis and information system.

  • Page 191: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....190 Power sockets ..... 190 Cases .

  • Page 192: General Instructions

    Power sockets isation does not suffice as as- applicable in your country. Connection of electrical surance. Tests conducted by Your BMW Motorrad dealer can devices these instances cannot make offer expert advice on the choice provision for all operating con-...

  • Page 193: Cases

    that they do not impede the Automatic shutdown of rider. the sockets after ignition The cable routing should not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling. max 15 min The cables must not be trapped. If the battery charge state is too low to maintain the mo- Automatic shutdown torcycle's start capability, the...
  • Page 194 Pull the release lever all the the vehicle key is not left in the way up and open the lid of the cases. case. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Closing cases Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and re- move the key from the lock.

  • Page 195: Case For Special Vehicle

    Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you Seat the case in holders 4. cannot find your combination of vehicle and cases on the label.

  • Page 196: Fire Extinguisher

    Install fire extinguisher Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case. Fire extinguisher with fire extinguisher with holder Removing fire extinguisher Hold the fire extinguisher at the Requirement carry handle 1 and open clos- The fire extinguisher is located in Hold the fire extinguisher at the ure 2 to release the retaining the left case.

  • Page 197: Radio Transceiver Box

    In the default setting, the radio transceiver box can be opened up to 40 seconds after the igni- tion has been switched off. Your authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer can encode the after- Remove the bolts 1. running period to different values (0, 20, 40 or 60 seconds).

  • Page 198: Topcase

    Push lever 3 to the side (ar- Pull the release lever all the row). way up and open the lid of the topcase. Open lid 4. Closing topcase Closing radio transceiver with topcase Close the lid and press it shut until the latch engages. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case.
  • Page 199 position. In this case, make sure Open the topcase. that the key is not left inside the If applicable, empty the top- topcase. case and lift out the bottom mat. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.
  • Page 200 while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still vis- ible the topcase is not correctly secured. Make sure that the topcase is correctly seated on the luggage carrier.

  • Page 201: Navigation System

    find your combination of vehicle ATTENTION and topcase on the label. The values for the combination Dust and dirt on the described here are as follows: Mount Cradle contacts Damaged contacts Maximum speed for rid- Always reinstall the cover as ing with a loaded top- soon as you finish your ride.
  • Page 202 Removing navigation Press the navigation device on the upper edge until it engages device into place. with navigation system with preparation for navigation system Install cover 2. Check that the cover is seated firmly in the holderThe upper retaining cap 1 must be com- Check that the navigation pletely engaged.
  • Page 203 Security settings system on the map detail. The BMW Motorrad Navigator V Zoom –: carries out functions Integration of the BMW Motorrad can be secured against unau- labelled with a - in the naviga-...

  • Page 204: Socket For Optional Accessories

    Navigator saves NOTICE the VIN of this vehicle in its in- ternal memory. Ask your BMW Motorrad Partner A maximum of five VINs can be for advice regarding the special saved in this way. function configuration options.
  • Page 205 ATTENTION Discharging the auxiliary bat- tery as a result of directly connected consumers Battery is deep-discharged; this voids the guarantee Connect additional equipment to the connectors for OA only.

  • Page 207: Care

    Care Care products ..... 206 Washing the vehicle ....206 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 208: Care Products

    Washing the vehicle Care products Diminished braking effect, risk of accident BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Apply the brakes in good time that you use BMW insect re- that you use the cleaning to allow the friction and heat to...

  • Page 209: Cleaning Easily Damaged Compon

    Body panels with a generous amount of water Clean trim panel components ATTENTION and motorcycle cleaner from the with water and BMW Motorrad care series BMW Motorrad Care Application of silicone sprays solvent cleaner. Products. This applies especially to rubber seals where road salt has been in use.

  • Page 210: Care Of Paintwork

    Coat bright metal and chrome- immediately, otherwise changes BMW Motorrad recommends plated parts with an acid-free the use of BMW Motorrad gloss to or discolouration of the paint grease (e.g. Vaseline). can result. These include, for polish or agents containing example, spilled fuel, oil, grease, carnauba wax or synthetic wax.

  • Page 211: Restoring Motorcycle To Use

    Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Installing battery ( 180). Installing auxiliary battery 183). Comply with checklist ( 120).

  • Page 213: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 212 Weights ......227 Screw connections .

  • Page 214: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Special functions or OE for authorities are not operational or only available during the journey. Possible cause Rectification The plug connection for the auxiliary battery has Connect the bridge to the isolation connector been disconnected. The engine does not start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged...

  • Page 215: Screw Connections

    Screw connections Front wheel Value Valid Radial brake caliper on tele- scopic forks M10 x 65 38 Nm Bottom fork bridge to slider tube M8 x 35 19 Nm Wheel-speed sensor to fork leg M6 x 16 8 Nm Micro-encapsulated or medium- strength thread-locking compound Quick-release axle in telescopic forks...
  • Page 216 Exhaust system Value Valid Silencer to rear frame M8 x 35 19 Nm Clamp, manifold-rear silencer 28 Nm Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to holder M6 x 50 8 Nm...

  • Page 217: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (maximum 15 % ethanol, E15) 95 ROZ/RON 90 AKI Alternative fuel grade Normal unleaded (power- and consumption- related restrictions.) (max 15 % ethanol, E10/E15) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 25 l Reserve fuel approx.

  • Page 218: Engine Oil

    SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 219: Clutch

    Compression ratio 12.5:1 Nominal output 100 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min with power reduction 79 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min Torque 143 Nm, at engine speed: 6250 min with power reduction 140 Nm, at engine speed: 5000 min Maximum engine speed max 9000 min Idle speed...

  • Page 220: Transmission

    Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed transmission with helical-cut splines Gearbox transmission ratios 1.000 (60:60 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1.650 (33:20 teeth), Transmission input ratio 2.438 (39:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.714 (36:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.059 (36:34 teeth), 4th gear 0.943 (33:35 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear 1.061 (35:33 teeth), Transmission output ratio...

  • Page 221: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm featuring BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.75 (33/12 teeth) with alternative ratio 2.82 (31/11 teeth) Frame Frame type...

  • Page 222: Chassis And Suspension

    Spring travel, front 120 mm, at wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm featuring BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload with Dynamic ESA...

  • Page 223: Brakes

    Brakes Front wheel Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis- ton radial brake calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Brake disc thickness, front min 4 mm, Wear limit Play of brake controls (Front brake) approx.

  • Page 224: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in- formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web- site. Speed category, front/rear tyres...
  • Page 225 Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180/55 - ZR17 Load index, rear tyre min. 73 Permissible wheel load, rear max 330 kg Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear...

  • Page 226: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 10 A, Total for all sockets Fuse box 15 A, Slot 1: Instrument cluster, alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, topcase light 7.5 A, Slot 2: Multifunction switch left, tyre pres- sure control (RDC), audio system with single seat with radio transceiver box 15 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system...
  • Page 227 Second battery Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Rated capacity of auxiliary battery with auxiliary battery 16 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-10 Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H1 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light...

  • Page 228: Anti-Theft Alarm

    Anti-theft alarm Activation time on arming approx. 30 s Alarm duration approx. 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2222 mm, over number-plate carrier Height of motorcycle 1405...1570 mm, over windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 985 mm, with mirrors 990 mm, with cases Front-seat height...

  • Page 229: Weights

    Weights Vehicle kerb weight 279 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 505 kg Maximum payload 226 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h Country relevant encoding for sound signals Code 0 Germany, DIN Code 1...

  • Page 230: Ment

    Special functions can be assigned to function but- tons F1 to F4, depending on equipment fitted and customer request. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, to have changes made to the coding. Marker light + sound signal...

  • Page 231: Special Functions

    Codable special functions The following special functions can be coded, depending on equipment fitted and customer request. Consult a specialist workshop, prefer- ably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, to have changes made to the coding. Alternating front lights Flash pattern...

  • Page 233: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 232 BMW Motorrad Service history ..232 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......233 Maintenance work .

  • Page 234: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service BMW Motorrad Service specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad history BMW Motorrad has an extensive dealer. network of dealerships in place Entries to look after you and your mo- In order to help ensure that your...

  • Page 235: Bmw Motorrad Mobility

    For riders with a high mileage BMW Motorrad Retailer or a spe- it may be necessary to have cialist workshop in the electronic Maintenance work a service before the specified service booklet along with the deadline.
  • Page 236 The scope of maintenance work required for your vehicle can be found in the following mainten- ance schedule:...

  • Page 239: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check (including oil change) BMW Service standard scope Engine-oil change, with filter Oil change in bevel gears rear Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replace air filter element Change brake fluid, entire system annually or every 10000 km (whichever comes first) every 2 years or every...

  • Page 240: Maintenance Confirmations

    Check lights and signalling system Function test, engine start suppression Final inspection and check for road safety Set service date and remaining distance with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system Check state of charge of the battery Confirm BMW service in on-board literature...
  • Page 241 BMW pre-delivery BMW Running-in check Check carried out carried out at km Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier at km Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 242 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 243 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 244 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 245 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 246 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 247 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 248 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 249 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 250 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 251 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 252 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...
  • Page 253 BMW Service Work performed carried out BMW Service Oil change, engine, with filter at km Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Next service Renewing all spark plugs at the latest Renewing air cleaner insert Checking or replacing air filter element or, when reached earlier (for maintenance) at km...

  • Page 254: Service Confirmations

    Service confirmations The table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and pur- chased special promotions. Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 255 Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 257 Appendix Certificate for electronic immobil- iser ....... . 256 Certificate for remote key ..258 Certificate for Keyless Ride .

  • Page 258: Immobiliser

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 259 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.
  • Page 260 Certifications Remote Control for Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ...
  • Page 261 Certifications Ελληνική Nederlands ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen ΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢...
  • Page 262 Certifications Slovensko Norsk Meta System S.p.A. izjavlja, da je ta PF240009 v Meta System S.p.A. erklærer herved at utstyret skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi PF240009 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Slovensky USA, Canada Meta System S.p.A.
  • Page 263 Declaration Of Conformity R&TTE Declaration Of Conformity (DoC) 0470 Meta System S.p.A. with the address: Via Majakovskij 10 b/c/d/e 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
  • Page 264 Certifications BMW Keyless Ride ID Device Canada: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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,...
  • 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. Applied Standards: 1.
  • Page 266 Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).
  • Page 267 Technical data, 224, 225 360° marker strobe Control, 19 Warning for battery voltage operate, 71 operate, 85 low, 41 Self-diagnosis, 123 Brake fluid Checking fluid level, front, 158 Status indicators, 45 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, rear, 159 Auxiliary battery install, 183 Reservoir, front, 17...
  • Page 268 Cases Emergency off switch (kill Date operate, 191 switch), 21 Adjusting, 81 Central locking Operation, 62 Daytime riding lights operate, 103 Emissions warning light, 38 automatic daytime riding Warning for lock status, 48 Engine light, 67 Checklist, 120 Indicator light for engine Manual daytime riding light, 66 Clock electronics, 39...
  • Page 269 Fuel reserve Heated handlebar grips Control, 19 Range, 50 operate, 98 Engineering details, 142 Warning, 49 Hill Start Control, 149 operate, 87 Fuses Engineering details, 149 Position on the vehicle, 18 Hill Start Control, 91 Replacing, 185 Indicator and warning lights, 47 Frame operate, 91 Technical data, 219...
  • Page 270 Instrument panel Manual daytime riding light, 66 Light signals adjust, 111 Parking lights, 63 Operating the front stop Ambient-light brightness Side light, 63 signal, 72 sensor, 23 Lights-off setting Operating the rear stop Overview, 23 Operation, 75 signal, 73 Loudspeaker Lighting Microphone, 77 Jump-start, 176...
  • Page 271 Motorcycle Official-user speedometer Refuelling, 130 care, 205 Mode of presentation, 52 Fuel grade, 129 cleaning, 205 Saving road speed, 83, 84 with Keyless Ride, 131 Lashing, 133 On-board computer Remote control registration, 104 operate, 82 Laying up, 208 Replacing battery, 61, 106 Parking, 128 synchronising, 105 Multifunction display, 23...
  • Page 272 Service, 232 Steering lock Rear-wheel drive, 219 Service history, 232 Locking, 54 Riding specifications, 227 Warning, 49 Stowage compartment Second battery, 225 Service-due indicator, 49 operate, 103 Spark plugs, 225 Shift assistant, 125, 147 Position on the vehicle, 15, 17 Standards, 7 Engineering details, 147 Surround lighting...
  • Page 273 Two-way radio box Warnings Undervoltage, 41 Emergency unlocking, 195 ABS, 44 Warnings, overview, 31 operate, 195 Anti-theft alarm, 40 Weights ASC, 45 Type plate Technical data, 227 Position on the vehicle, 17 Battery charge voltage, 42 Wheels Change of size, 163 Tyres Bulb defect, 40 Check wheel rims, 162...
  • Page 275 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 276 Important data for refuelling: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (maximum 15 % ethanol, E15) 95 ROZ/RON 90 AKI Alternative fuel grade Normal unleaded (power- and consumption-related restrictions.) (max 15 % ethanol, E10/E15) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx.

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