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MOTORRAD
RIDER'S MANUAL
R 12 nineT
MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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  • Page 1 MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL R 12 nineT MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Phone number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 Read this rider's manual carefully before starting your new BMW. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's tech- nical features. In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your vehicle's reliability and safety, as well as its value.
  • Page 4 GENERAL STATUS INSTRUCTIONS INDICATORS Quick & easy reference Indicator and warning Abbreviations and sym- lights bols Display, round instru- Equipment ment Technical data Indicator and warning Currency lights, digital display Additional sources of Digital display, start information screen Certificates and operat- Digital display, PURE ing licences RIDE...
  • Page 5 Dynamic Traction Con- ENGINEERING DE- trol (DTC) TAILS Riding mode General notes Cruise control Antilock Brake Sys- Hill Start Control Pro tem (ABS) (HSC Pro) Dynamic Traction Tyre pressure monitor- Control (DTC) ing (RDC) Dynamic engine Heated grips brake control ConnectedRide Control Riding mode Seat...
  • Page 6 Care of paintwork BMW Motorrad Paint preservation Service Laying up motorcycle BMW Motorrad Restoring motorcycle service history to use BMW Motorrad mo- bility services TECHNICAL DATA Maintenance work Maintenance sched- Troubleshooting chart Threaded fasteners BMW Motorrad run- Fuel, R 12 nineT...
  • Page 7 APPENDIX Declaration of Con- formity Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster Keyless Ride System Main Unit Keyless Ride System Active Key Radio equipment in- telligent emergency call Radio equipment tyre pressure control (RDC) INDEX...
  • Page 8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA CURRENCY ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES DATA MEMORY BLUETOOTH INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM...

  • Page 10: Quick & Easy Reference

    WARNING Medium-risk Optional equipment. hazard. Non-avoidance The vehicles are can lead to fatal or severe in- assembled com- jury. plete with all the DANGER High-risk haz- BMW Motorrad ard. Non-avoidance leads optional equipment to fatal or severe injury. originally ordered.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    This rider's manual obtained from your authorised describes optional equipment BMW Motorrad retailer or an- (OE) and selected optional other qualified service partner accessories (OA) provided or specialist workshop. The by BMW.

  • Page 12: Currency

    CURRENCY tion instructions for accessories The high safety and quality and general information about standards of BMW motorcycles BMW Motorrad, in relation to are maintained by constant technology, for example, are development work on designs, available for download from equipment and accessories.
  • Page 13 Vehicle users have the right to The vehicle owner can also re- obtain full information at no quest that a BMW Motorrad cost from persons or entities retailer or another qualified storing personal data of the service partner or specialist vehicle user.
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS not stored beyond the operat- The vehicle data is read out ing period. using the legally prescribed Electronic components, for ex- socket for on-board diagnosis ample control units, contain (OBD) in the vehicle. components for storing tech- Legal requirements for the nical information.
  • Page 15 If services are accessed, for the vehicle can be reset during example repairs, service pro- servicing or repair work by a cesses, warranty cases and BMW Motorrad retailer or an- quality assurance measures, other qualified service partner this technical information can or specialist workshop.
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Data on the use of internet ted apps, for example naviga- services. This data can be tion or music playback. stored locally in the vehicle The type of additional data pro- or is located on a device that cessing is determined by the is connected to the vehicle, provider of the respective app.

  • Page 17: Bluetooth

    At the same time, information ascertained from the individual is also provided on the provider. relevant data protection law. BLUETOOTH Personal data may be used to provide online services. Data Bluetooth is a short-range is exchanged using a secure wireless technology. Bluetooth connection, for example with devices are short-range devices the IT systems provided by the...

  • Page 18: Intelligent Emergency Call System

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS proximity of other Bluetooth- Protection of personal data: compatible devices. Directive 2002/58/EC of the shielding by metal objects or European Parliament and of bodies. the Council. The legal basis for the activa- INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY tion and function of the intel- CALL SYSTEM ligent emergency call system with intelligent emergency...
  • Page 19 Log data of emergency calls SIM card The log data of emergency The intelligent emergency call calls is stored in a memory of system operates via the mobile the vehicle. The oldest log data phone network using the SIM card installed in the vehicle. is regularly deleted.
  • Page 20 The data contains More information about re- information on the emergency gional restrictions: call, for example the location support.bmw-motorrad.com and time of the emergency call. The voice recordings of the emergency call are stored at the emergency call centre.
  • Page 22 GENERAL VIEWS...
  • Page 23 GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, DIGITAL DISPLAY...

  • Page 24: General View, Left Side

    GENERAL VIEWS GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Damping at front wheel 112) Clutch-fluid reservoir 163) Fuel filler neck ( 130) Retaining strap Rear footrest Rider footrest USB charging socket 187) Engine oil level indicator 156) Type plate (on steering- head bearing)

  • Page 25: General View, Right Side

    GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Spring preload at rear Brake-fluid reservoir, rear wheel ( 111) 162) Oil filler opening Damping at rear wheel 157) 113) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 10 Removing seat ( 101) 161) Spring preload at front wheel ( 109) Power socket ( 178) Vehicle identification...

  • Page 26: Underneath The Seat

    GENERAL VIEWS UNDERNEATH THE SEAT Payload table Tyre pressures table Toolkit ( 155) Fuses ( 180)

  • Page 27: Multifunction Switch, Left

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Cruise control ( Hazard warning lights Traction control (DTC) Auxiliary headlights Turn indicators ( Horn Rocker button ( Multi-Controller ( 101) Grip heating (...

  • Page 28: Multifunction Switch, Right

    GENERAL VIEWS MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT Ignition ( Riding mode ( Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( 121)

  • Page 29: Multifunction Switch, Right

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT with intelligent emergency call Ignition ( Riding mode ( Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( 121) SOS button Intelligent emergency call...

  • Page 30: Instrument Cluster

    GENERAL VIEWS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Speedometer Indicator and warning lights ( Photosensor for bright- ness control in the display DWA light-emitting diode Rev. counter Displays (...

  • Page 31: Instrument Cluster, Digital Display

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, DIGITAL DISPLAY with Digital Display Display Photosensor for bright- ness control in the display DWA light-emitting diode ABS indicator and warn- ing light ( 138)
  • Page 32 STATUS INDICATORS...
  • Page 33 INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS DISPLAY, ROUND INSTRUMENT INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS, DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY, START SCREEN DIGITAL DISPLAY, PURE RIDE WARNING INDICATORS SERVICE DISPLAY...

  • Page 34: Indicator And Warning Lights

    STATUS INDICATORS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS ABS ( 138) 10 General warning light Displayed in combination Auxiliary headlights with warning symbols in the display ( High-beam headlight Daytime riding light Warning light, drive mal- function ( Neutral indicator light Cruise control ( Turn indicators ( DTC (...

  • Page 35: Display, Round Instrument

    DISPLAY, ROUND INSTRUMENT Select the riding mode Gear indicator Unit of selected display Selecting display in rev. counter ( Unit of selected display On-board computer Selecting display in speedometer ( Warning symbol ( Status...

  • Page 36: Indicator And Warning Lights, Digital Display

    STATUS INDICATORS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS, DIGITAL DISPLAY with Digital Display Cruise control ( Warning light, drive mal- function ( Neutral indicator light Grip heating ( Gear indicator 10 Auxiliary headlights Photosensor for bright- ness control in the display DWA light-emitting diode 11 High-beam headlight ABS ( 138)

  • Page 37: Digital Display, Start Screen

    DIGITAL DISPLAY, START SCREEN with Digital Display Speedometer Cruise control ( Call up PURE RIDE Call up the on-board com- puter ( Call up SETUP ( Riding mode ( Gear indicator Rev. counter...

  • Page 38: Digital Display, Pure Ride

    STATUS INDICATORS DIGITAL DISPLAY, PURE RIDE with Digital Display Speedometer Cruise control ( Riding mode ( Gear indicator...

  • Page 39: Warning Indicators

    WARNING INDICATORS Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the ap- propriate warning lights show. Warning symbols correspond- ing to the warnings appear in Acknowledging warnings alternate sequence.
  • Page 40 STATUS INDICATORS Calling up active warnings Digital display in "Warnings" view Repeatedly short-press rocker button 1 until warnings 2 are The messages differ in how displayed. they show on the display. Dif- Press rocker button 1 to call ferent colours and symbols are up the next warning 2 in the used depending on priority: Yellow warning triangle 1:...
  • Page 41 Warnings, overview Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Outside tempe- is displayed. rature warning ABS self-dia- flashes regu- gnosis not com- larly. pleted ( DTC self-dia- slow-flashes. gnosis not com- pleted ( DTC intervention quick- flashes. Fault, electronic lights up yel- EWS error immobiliser low.
  • Page 42 STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights ABS failed lights up yel- ABS fault low. ID051 shows. ABS fault ( lights up yel- ABS fault low. ID052 shows. Radio-operated lights up yel- Remote key fault key out of range low.
  • Page 43 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Service due is displayed in white. Service due soon ID090 Service-due lights up yel- is displayed in yellow. date has passed low. Service overdue ID091 Bulb faulty lights up yel- The faulty bulb is dis- low.
  • Page 44 STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Malfunction, side lights up yel- Side stand fault stand monitor low. ID170 Emergency call lights up yel- Emergency call function failed low. syst. fault ID180 Emergency call lights up yel- Emergency call function restricted low.
  • Page 45 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Tyre pressure lights up yel- Tyre pressure close to limit of low. ID301 permitted toler- ance ( Tyre pressure flashes red. RDC danger outside permitted ID302 ID303 tolerance ( Tyre pressure lights up yel- RDC fault monitoring (RDC) low.
  • Page 46 STATUS INDICATORS Ambient temperature The outside temperature is dis- WARNING played in the on-board com- Risk of black ice forming puter of the micro-TFT display. even when temperature is When the vehicle is at a stand- above approx. 3 °C still, the heat of the propulsion Risk of accident unit can falsify the ambient-...
  • Page 47 Use second vehicle key. diagnosis has completed. Have defective vehicle keys DTC intervention replaced, preferably by an au- quick-flashes. thorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Possible cause: DTC failed The DTC has detected a de- lights up yellow. gree of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to re- lights up yellow.
  • Page 48 DTC fault ( 142). Have the fault rectified as authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an DTC restricted authorised BMW Motorrad re- lights up yellow.
  • Page 49 You can continue to ride. authorised BMW Motorrad re- Bear in mind the more tailer. detailed information on ABS fault certain situations that can lights up yellow.
  • Page 50 STATUS INDICATORS cialist workshop, preferably an Keyless Ride failed authorised BMW Motorrad re- lights up yellow. tailer. Radio-operated key out of Remote key fault range ID061 Possible cause: lights up yellow. The Keyless Ride control unit has diagnosed a communica- Remote key fault tion fault.
  • Page 51 ( Consult a specialist work- Anti-theft alarm battery flat shop, preferably an authorised lights up yellow. BMW Motorrad retailer. DWA failed Alarm system battery lights up yellow. fault ID080 This error message is dis- Alarm system fault...
  • Page 52 ID123 regularly by a specialist work- Rear turn indicator shop, preferably an authorised (left) fault ID124 Rear BMW Motorrad retailer. turn indicator fault The vehicle remains oper- (right) ID125 ationally reliable and road- with Headlight Pro worthy. Active headlight fault The vehicle retains its value.
  • Page 53 Have LED light sources re- quickly as possible by a spe- placed as complete units; cialist workshop, preferably an consult a specialist work- authorised BMW Motorrad re- shop, preferably an authorised tailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. Fault, engine control Light control failed lights up yellow.
  • Page 54 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. tailer. It is possible to continue to ride but not recommended.
  • Page 55 5 km/h The drop sensor is not avail- Consult a specialist work- able. shop, preferably an authorised Consult a specialist work- BMW Motorrad retailer. shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Emergency call function failed with intelligent emergency Fall sensor tripped...
  • Page 56 Possible cause: Vehicle voltage The emergency call cannot be fault ID250 made automatically or cannot Possible cause: be made via BMW. The temperature sensor has Observe the information on detected a high temperature in operating the intelligent emer- the vehicle battery.
  • Page 57 The temperature sensor has cialist workshop, preferably an detected a critical tempera- authorised BMW Motorrad re- ture in the vehicle battery or tailer. the vehicle voltage is too high. Motor shutdown is imminent.
  • Page 58 If the motor temperature is shop, preferably an authorised frequently too high, have the BMW Motorrad retailer. fault rectified as soon as pos- sible by a specialist work- Tyre pressure close to limit of shop, preferably an authorised permitted tolerance BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 59 Possible cause: Measured tyre pressure is close WARNING to the limit of permitted toler- Tyre pressure outside the ance. permitted tolerance. Correct tyre pressure. Risk of accident, degradation Before adjusting tyre pres- of the vehicle's driving char- sure, read the information on acteristics.
  • Page 60 ID310 damage by a specialist work- This error message is dis- shop, preferably an authorised played briefly only after BMW Motorrad retailer. the Pre-Ride-Check completes. If you are unsure whether the Possible cause: vehicle can be ridden with the The integral battery in the tyre-...

  • Page 61: Service Display

    KM R Consult a specialist work- applicable, are displayed. MI R shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. WARNING SERVICE DISPLAY Irregular engine operation or engine shutdown due to lack of fuel Risk of accident, damage to catalytic converter Do not run the fuel tank dry.
  • Page 62 STATUS INDICATORS are displayed. You can also call data by navigating to SETUP up the service data by navigat- SERVICE ing to SETUP SERVICE The date saved in the in- strument cluster must be adjusted if the service display appears more than one month prior to the service-due date.
  • Page 64 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 65 WARNINGS CONTROLS OPERATION SETUP DISPLAY SETTINGS...

  • Page 66: Warnings

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGS CONTROLS Rocker button WARNING Operation of a smartphone while riding the vehicle Risk of accident Always comply with the road traffic regulations in force where you are riding. Do not use a smartphone while riding. This applies Short-press the top section of with the exception of ap- rocker button 1:...
  • Page 67 with Digital Display In Start screen: Call up the PURE RIDE view...

  • Page 68: Operation

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION SELECTING DISPLAY IN SPEEDOMETER Switch on the ignition. Average consumption The on-board computer read- Average speed ings appear on the display. Repeatedly short-press rocker Electrical machine tempe- button 1 until the desired rature value is displayed. On-board voltage Possible displays: Odometer with tyre pressure control...
  • Page 69 Ambient temperature Time Countdown distance to next service due, select- able only when next service due within 1000 km or service is overdue. Service-due date, selectable only when next service is due within one month or service is overdue. The on-board computer con- tent displayed can be con- figured to suit your prefer- ences.
  • Page 70 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SELECT READINGS IN DISPLAY with Digital Display Switch on the ignition. Average consumption The Start view is displayed. Average speed Repeatedly short-press rocker button 1 until desired value 2 Electrical machine tempe- is displayed. rature Possible displays: On-board voltage Odometer with tyre pressure control Tripmeter 1...
  • Page 71 Time Countdown distance to next service due, select- able only when next service due within 1000 km or service is overdue. Service-due date, selectable only when next service is due within one month or service is overdue. The on-board computer con- tent displayed can be con- figured to suit your prefer- ences.
  • Page 72 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Reset the on-board computer Switch on the ignition. Repeatedly short-press rocker button 1 until the value you want to reset is displayed. Long-press the bottom sec- tion of rocker button 1 until the value you selected is re- set.

  • Page 73: Setup

    Exit SETUP SETUP Select SETUP Requirement The vehicle is at a standstill. Long-press the top section of rocker button 1. is displayed. SETUP Settings were saved. Alternatively: Repeatedly Repeatedly short-press rocker short-press rocker button 1 button 1 until is dis- SETUP until is displayed.

  • Page 74: Display

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Resetting SETUP Select display. Switch on the ignition. Possible displays: Select SETUP. ( : Only riding mode and EMPTY gear indicator are displayed : Odometer TOTAL : Tripmeter 1 TRIP 1 : Automatic tripmeter, TRIP A is reset automatically 6 hours after the ignition is switched off and the date has changed.

  • Page 75: Settings

    : Odometer TOTAL Outside temperature : Tripmeter 1 TRIP 1 Time : Automatic tripmeter, TRIP A Adjusting display brightness is reset automatically 6 hours Switch on the ignition. after the ignition is switched off and the date has changed. Navigate to SETUP DISPLAY : Average consump-...
  • Page 76 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER with Digital Display with ConnectedRide Con- trol Additionally: : Switch Connections Bluetooth on or off.
  • Page 78 OPERATION...
  • Page 79 STEERING LOCK IGNITION EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH (KILL SWITCH) INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL LIGHTING ANTI-THEFT ALARM (DWA) DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) RIDING MODE CRUISE CONTROL HILL START CONTROL PRO (HSC PRO) TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING (RDC) HEATED GRIPS CONNECTEDRIDE CONTROL SEAT...

  • Page 80: Steering Lock

    OPERATION STEERING LOCK Locking the steering lock WARNING Restricted steering angle when steering lock engaged Risk of falling Unlock the steering lock be- Turn vehicle key 2 counter- fore attempting to pull away. clockwise 3 in the steering Before pulling away, remove lock.

  • Page 81: Ignition

    Remove vehicle key 2. IGNITION Radio-operated key The motorcycle is supplied with one radio-operated key and one spare key. If a key is lost or mislaid, consult the in- formation on the electronic im- mobiliser (EWS) ( 78). with Digital Display Ignition and anti-theft alarm system, if fitted, work with the radio-operated key.
  • Page 82 OPERATION Switching on ignition Battery of the radio-operated key is empty or loss of the Requirement radio-operated key Radio-operated key is cleared. Consult the information on Press button 1. the electronic immobiliser Side lights and all function cir- (EWS) if a key is lost or mis- cuits are switched on.
  • Page 83 The battery of the radio-op- Time during which the erated key has to be replaced motor has to be started. when the LED shows red. The unlocking procedure has Replace the battery of the ra- to be repeated if this time is dio-operated key.
  • Page 84 OPERATION Change the battery. Battery type For Keyless Ride radio-oper- ated key CR 2032 Install battery cover 2. Indicator light in the instru- ment cluster flashes. The radio-operated key is again ready for use. Press button 1. Key bit flips out. Electronic immobiliser (EWS) Push battery cover 2 up.

  • Page 85: Emergency-Off Switch (Kill Switch)

    You can obtain extra keys kill switch for switching off the only through an authorised engine quickly and easily. BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrated security system, so the retailer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/ extra keys.

  • Page 86: Intelligent Emergency Call

    The ignition is switched on. lead to delayed processing of the emergency call. Even if an emergency call using BMW is not possible, the sys- tem may make an emergency call to a public emergency call number. This depends on the...
  • Page 87 Operate the emergency-off switch to stop the engine. Remove helmet. After expiry of the timer, a Provide information to the voice contact to the BMW Call emergency services using the Center is established. microphone 3 and speaker 4.
  • Page 88 Emergency call in the event of A voice contact connection a light fall to the BMW Call Center is A light fall or a crash was de- established. tected. An acoustic signal is sounded.

  • Page 89: Lighting

    Open cover 1. Alternatively: With the ignition Provide information to the switched on, pull switch 1. emergency services using the High-beam headlight and microphone 3 and speaker 4. headlight flasher Emergency call in the event of Switch on the ignition. a severe fall A severe fall or a crash is de- tected.
  • Page 90 OPERATION in that position until the park- ing lights come on. Switch the ignition on and off again to switch off the park- ing lights. Auxiliary headlights with LED additional head- light Requirement Immediately after switching The auxiliary headlights are act- off the ignition, pull switch 1 ive only when the low-beam back and hold it in that posi-...
  • Page 91 ambient brightness is detec- The indicator light for the ted, the daytime riding light is additional headlight illu- switched back on. minates. The indicator light for the Press button 1 again to daytime riding light shows switch off the additional if the daytime riding light is headlight.

  • Page 92: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)

    OPERATION mains active until you release the button. The hazard warn- ing flashers recommence flash- ing as soon as the button is released. Switch on the ignition. Push button 1 to the left or right, as appropriate, to switch on the turn indicators. The turn indicators are can- celled automatically when the speed-dependent distance is...
  • Page 93 button 1 on the radio-oper- Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is act- ated key again during the ac- ive. tivation phase. Turn indicators flash three times. Confirmation tone sounds three times (if programmed). Tilt sensor is deactivated. Alarm signal A DWA alarm can be triggered Tilt sensor Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 94 Flashes 4x: Disconnection can be set by an authorised of the DWA anti-theft alarm BMW Motorrad retailer. from the motorcycle's battery Flashes 5x: Tilt sensor 3 Deactivating anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Switch on the ignition.
  • Page 95 Switch on or off : Automatic activation of SIGNAL AUTO Switch on or off the alarm function after the ig- AUTO Adapting ALARM nition is switched off. with Digital Display with Digital Display The following settings are : Set the rising Alarm tone available: and falling or intermittent alarm...

  • Page 96: Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc)

    OPERATION Switching on DTC function DYNAMIC TRACTION CON- TROL (DTC) Switching off DTC function Switch on the ignition. You have the option of deactivating Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) while the motorcycle is on the move. Press and hold down but- ton 1 until the DTC indicator and warning light changes its status.

  • Page 97: Riding Mode

    Digital Display RIDING MODE Using riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed operational scenarios for your motorcycle from which you can select the scenario suitable for your situation: RAIN: Riding on rain-wet roads. ROAD: Riding on dry roads. The active riding mode 1 is DYNAMIC: Dynamic riding on displayed.

  • Page 98: Cruise Control

    OPERATION CRUISE CONTROL with cruise control Switching on cruise control WARNING Use of cruise control in un- suitable road conditions Risk of falling Repeatedly press button 1 un- Do not use cruise control til the riding mode you want when road conditions are is displayed.
  • Page 99 Setting road speed Push button 1 forward and hold it in this position. The vehicle accelerates smoothly. The current speed is main- tained and saved if button 1 is not pushed again. Decelerating Short-push button 1 forward. Adjustment range for cruise control (gear-de- pendent) 30...180 km/h...
  • Page 100 OPERATION Resuming former cruising Cruise control is deactiv- speed ated if the clutch is pulled for longer than 1.5 seconds. For safety reasons, cruise control is automatically deactivated whenever ABS or DTC intervention occurs. If DTC is deactivated by the rider, cruise control is deactivated as well.

  • Page 101: Hill Start Control Pro (Hsc Pro)

    Switching off cruise control The following settings for ac- celeration and deceleration are possible: : Balanced ac- Comfortable celeration and deceleration of the vehicle. : More sharply pro- Dynamic nounced acceleration and de- celeration of the vehicle for a more dynamic style of riding. Slide switch 2 to the left.
  • Page 102 OPERATION ating the handbrake or foot- least 3 %, Hill Start Control brake lever. Pro is automatically activated. If the brake is actuated for The selected setting remains approximately one second stored even after the ignition after the vehicle has come to is switched off.

  • Page 103: Tyre Pressure Monitoring (Rdc)

    flashes briefly. with Digital Display disappears. Alternatively, ride off in 1st or 2nd gear. In order for the motor- Apply firm pressure to hand- cycle to pull away from rest with Hill Start Control brake lever 1 or to the foot- Pro, the throttle grip has to be brake lever and then quickly turned to open the throttle for...

  • Page 104: Heated Grips

    OPERATION if tyre pressure drops to the defined minimum. without Digital Display Navigate to SETUP VEHICLE Switch on or off. RDC WARN with Digital Display Navigate to SETUP VEHICLE Switch on or RDC warning off. Repeatedly press button 1 until the desired heating stage HEATED GRIPS is displayed.

  • Page 105: Connectedride Control

    with Digital Display Securing smartphone in holder ATTENTION Vibrations when vehicle is moving Damage to mobile phones carried on the vehicle Make sure that the mobile phone carried on the vehicle Selected heating stage 1 and is suitable for use on the seat-heating symbol 2 are dis- vehicle.
  • Page 106 Bluetooth function (see mo- Insert smartphone holder 2 bile device's operating in- into base plate 1. structions). Turn smartphone holder 2 Call up the BMW Motorrad through 90°. Connected app. Smartphone holder engages Configure the Bluetooth con- in base plate.

  • Page 107: Seat

    The vehicle is connected via Bluetooth to a compatible mo- bile device. Disengage cover 1 from The BMW Motorrad Connec- holder 2 and remove it in the ted app is installed on the con- direction indicated by the nected mobile device.
  • Page 108 OPERATION with Option 719 Alu- minium Insert the short end of Torx wrench 1 into extension 2. Pull seat 2 out of lugs 1 and remove. Installing seat Remove rubber plug 2. Remove screw 1 with the Torx wrench and extension. Position seat 2 and push it into lugs 1.
  • Page 109 with Option 719 Alu- minium Insert Torx wrench 1 with ex- tension 2 into cover 3. Position seat 2 and push it into lugs 1. Insert cover 1 in the direc- tion indicated by the arrow Install screw 1 with the Torx into holder 2 and press it into wrench and extension.
  • Page 110 ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 111 MIRRORS HEADLIGHT CLUTCH BRAKES SPRING PRELOAD DAMPING GEARSHIFT LEVER...

  • Page 112: Mirrors

    ADJUSTMENT Adjusting mirror arm MIRRORS Adjusting mirrors Push protective cap 1 over the threaded fastener of the Turn the mirror to the correct mirror arm up to expose the position. threaded fastener. Slacken nut 2. with Option 719 Billet Pack Turn the mirror arm to the Shadow II appropriate position.

  • Page 113: Headlight

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Applying light pressure from behind, turn adjusting screw 1 to the desired position. The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if...

  • Page 114: Brakes

    ADJUSTMENT the clutch lever is pushed for- BRAKES ward. Adjusting handbrake lever Adjustment options: From position 1: narrowest WARNING span between handlebar grip and clutch lever Relocated brake fluid tank To position 5: widest span Air in the brake system between handlebar grip and Do not turn the handlebars clutch lever...

  • Page 115: Spring Preload

    Adjustment options: SPRING PRELOAD From position 1: narrowest Adjustment for front span between handlebar grip suspension and handbrake lever Front spring preload has to To position 5: widest span be adjusted to suit the rider's between handlebar grip and weight. Increase spring pre- handbrake lever load for heavy loads, decrease with Option 719 Billet Pack...
  • Page 116 ADJUSTMENT the distance D between the points 1 and 2 again and calculate the difference (compression) between the measured values. Load-dependent adjust- ment of spring preload Negative spring displacement of front wheel 32 mm (with rider 95 kg) WARNING Basic setting of the front Spring preload setting and spring preload spring-strut damping setting...
  • Page 117 Adjustment for rear If you want to increase spring suspension preload, turn adjuster knob 1 clockwise. It is essential to set spring pre- If you want to reduce spring load of the rear suspension to preload, turn adjuster knob 1 suit the load carried by the mo- counter-clockwise.

  • Page 118: Damping

    ADJUSTMENT DAMPING Adjustment Damping must be adapted to suit the condition of the sur- face on which the motorcycle is ridden and to suit spring pre- load. An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth To increase damping: Use the surface.
  • Page 119 Adjusting rebound-stage Rebound stage, basic damping for front wheel setting, front Position 1 (comfortable set- ting with rider 95 kg) Position 5 (normal setting with rider 95 kg) Position 8 (sports setting with rider 95 kg) Restoring factory defaults at front wheel Prepare the screwdriver from Reset the factory defaults as...

  • Page 120: Gearshift Lever

    ADJUSTMENT Adjust the damping character- Basic setting of rear- istic, using the tool from the suspension damping on-board toolkit to turn ad- characteristic justing screw 1. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go, then back it off 4 turn (Two- up riding) Turn the adjusting screw clockwise as far as it will go,...
  • Page 121 Remove screw 3. Disengage gearshift lever 1 from gearshift shaft 2. Hold gearshift lever 1 in the desired position relative to the gearshift shaft and push it on to gearshift shaft 2. Install screw 3. Gearshift lever to se- lector shaft M6 x 25 8 Nm...
  • Page 122 RIDING...
  • Page 123 SAFETY INFORMATION REGULAR CHECK STARTING RUNNING IN SHIFTING GEAR BRAKES PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE REFUELLING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...

  • Page 124: Safety Information

    Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer will Set spring preload, damping be happy to advise you on characteristic and tyre pres- the correct clothing for every sures to suit total weight.
  • Page 125 Spring-strut and shock-ab- Risk of poisoning sorber system not set up cor- Exhaust fumes contain carbon rectly monoxide, which is colourless Imbalanced load and odourless but highly toxic. Loose clothing Insufficient tyre pressure WARNING Poor tyre tread On-board luggage systems Exhaust gases adversely af- such as a tank bag or rear fecting health...
  • Page 126 RIDING Risk of burning Do not run the fuel tank dry. Do not attempt to start or run the engine with a spark-plug CAUTION cap disconnected. Engine and exhaust system Stop the engine immediately become very hot when the if it misfires. vehicle is in use Use only unleaded fuel.

  • Page 127: Regular Check

    Tampering Every 3rd refuelling stop Check the engine oil level 156). ATTENTION Check the brake pad thick- Tampering with the motor- ness, front brakes ( 158). cycle (e.g. engine manage- Check the brake pad thick- ment ECU, throttle valves, ness, rear brakes ( 159).
  • Page 128 RIDING is increased for a short time Recharge the battery. after engine start. 178) Jump-start. ( 175) Cold starts and low temperat- The start attempt is auto- ures: Pull the clutch lever. matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Pre-Ride-Check When the ignition is switched on, the instrument cluster car-...
  • Page 129 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- The malfunction indicator lamp cialist workshop, preferably an (MIL) does not go out until authorised BMW Motorrad re- 15 seconds have elapsed. tailer.
  • Page 130 (The motorcycle cialist workshop, preferably an has to reach a defined authorised BMW Motorrad re- minimum speed for the tailer. wheel speed sensors to be ABS self-diagnosis checked: 5 km/h)

  • Page 131: Running In

    New brake pads subject to certain restrictions. Longer stopping distance, risk Have the fault rectified as of accident quickly as possible by a spe- Apply the brakes in good cialist workshop, preferably an time. authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 132: Shifting Gear

    Pro gine revving high, shifting gear without disengaging the clutch can cause a severe reaction to the load change. BMW Motorrad recommends disengaging the clutch for shifts in these circumstances.

  • Page 133: Brakes

    ( 148). full braking force to the surface of the road. BRAKES BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How can stopping distance be Pro prevents the front wheel minimised? from locking up. Each time the brakes are ap-...
  • Page 134 RIDING Emergency braking If you brake sharply from a DANGER speed in excess of >50 km/h, Riding with overheated the brake light flashes rapidly brakes as a warning for road users be- Risk of accident due to failure hind you. of brakes If you brake until your speed is Adapt your riding style ac-...
  • Page 135 Possibility of a fall not Wetness and dirt on the brake precluded discs and the brake pads di- minish braking efficiency. Although ABS Pro and Dynamic Delayed braking action or poor Brake Control provide the rider with valuable assistance and braking efficiency must be reckoned with in the follow- constitute a huge advance in...

  • Page 136: Parking Your Motorcycle

    More Extend the side stand and information is available from prop the motorcycle on the your authorised BMW Motorrad stand. retailer. If the camber of the roadway permits, turn the handlebars...
  • Page 137 Recommended fuel WARNING grade Escape of fuel due to heat- Premium unleaded induced expansion if fuel (maximum 15 % tank is overfilled ethanol, E15) Risk of falling 95 ROZ/RON Do not overfill the fuel tank. 90 AKI Alternative fuel grade ATTENTION Regular unleaded (max- Component damage...

  • Page 138: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    RIDING The "usable fuel capacity" specified in the technical data is the quantity that the fuel tank could hold if refilled after it had been run dry and the engine had cut out due to a lack of fuel. Usable fuel capacity Open the protective cap 2.
  • Page 139 ATTENTION ATTENTION Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components being lifted on to stand Component damage Do not trap components Risk of damage to parts if such as brake lines or cable vehicle topples Secure the vehicle to pre- legs.
  • Page 140 RIDING The vehicle's springs are com- pressed.
  • Page 142 ENGINEERING DETAILS...
  • Page 143 GENERAL NOTES ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL RIDING MODE DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT HILL START CONTROL PRO (HSC PRO) CORNERING HEADLIGHT...

  • Page 144: General Notes

    To find out more about engin- If the rider increases braking eering, go to: pressure to the extent that bmw-motorrad.com/technik braking force exceeds the max- imum transferable limit, the ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM wheels start to lock and the (ABS)
  • Page 145 Under very severe and speeds the BMW Motorrad sudden deceleration, how- ABS cannot provide optimum ever, it is possible that the assistance on all surfaces. BMW Motorrad ABS will be un- able to prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground.
  • Page 146 In addition to problems with optimum condition, it is the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex- essential for you to comply ceptional riding conditions can strictly with the specified lead to a fault message being inspection intervals.

  • Page 147: Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc)

    to calculate bank angle. They come from the angular rate WARNING sensor, an integral component Braking when cornering of Dynamic Traction Control Risk of accident despite ABS (DTC). Invariably, the rider bears As the motorcycle is heeled responsibility for assessing over more and more as road and traffic conditions it banks into a corner, an...
  • Page 148 BMW Motorrad DTC is de- Special situations signed as an assistant system In accordance with the laws of for the rider and for use on physics, the ability to acceler- public roads.

  • Page 149: Dynamic Engine Brake Control

    Causes for excessive slip at gains contact with the ground. the rear wheel: BMW Motorrad recommends Riding with engine overrun turning the throttle grip back on a surface with a low coef- slightly when lifting the front ficient of friction (e.g.

  • Page 150: Riding Mode

    ENGINEERING DETAILS bank angle enables dynamic Throttle response engine brake control to calcu- In RAIN riding mode: Re- late slip and the reserve of sta- strained In ROAD riding mode: Op- bility at the rear wheel. timum If slip overshoots the applic- In DYNAMIC riding mode: able limit, the throttle valves are Direct...
  • Page 151 Brake force distribution Effect of dynamic engine brake control Application of the front wheel brake In RAIN and ROAD riding modes: Maximum stability. In RAIN and ROAD riding In DYNAMIC riding mode: modes, maximum possible High stability. brake force is distributed to the rear wheel.

  • Page 152: Dynamic Brake Control

    ENGINEERING DETAILS If emergency braking DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL ceases and the rider still How Dynamic Brake Control has not changed the po- works sition of the throttle grip, The Dynamic Brake Control Dynamic Brake Control function assists the rider in steadily ramps engine torque emergency braking situations.
  • Page 153 for some time after the vehicle referenced to a tyre-air temper- comes to a stop. ature of 20 °C. The air lines available to the Time for transmission of public in petrol stations and measured values after motorway service areas have vehicle comes to a stop: gauges that do not compensate min 15 min...

  • Page 154: Gear Shift Assistant

    ENGINEERING DETAILS The rider bears responsibility Example for use of the shift assistant and must take the riding situ- 0.2 bar ation and safety and comfort The gauge on the air line aspects duly into consideration. shows: Advantages 2.4 bar A large proportion of You must now increase tyre gearshifts can be carried out...

  • Page 155: Hill Start Control Pro (Hsc Pro)

    with the Pro shift assistant can HILL START CONTROL PRO take place. In order to optimise (HSC PRO) shift quality when shifting gears with Hill Start Control with the Gear Shift Assistant Hill Start Control function Pro, the rider has to keep load Hill Start Control Pro is state (throttle twistgrip posi- a pullaway assistant that...

  • Page 156: Cornering Headlight

    ENGINEERING DETAILS driving off which also requires Brake warning jolt the rider to turn the throttle The brake is released briefly grip again. and reactivated immediately. This creates a jolt which the Behaviour when the rider feels. motorcycle rolls or slips The partial integral ABS If the vehicle starts to roll brake system limits the speed...
  • Page 157 ate the inside of the bend as the motorcycle banks for cor- nering. The cornering headlight is optimised for slight to mod- erate bank angles. The cornering headlight is ac- tivated under the following conditions: Cornering at a slight to mod- erate bank angle.
  • Page 158 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 159 GENERAL NOTES TOOLKIT PREPARING SCREWDRIVER FROM ON-BOARD TOOL- FRONT-WHEEL STAND REAR-WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH TYRES WHEEL RIMS WHEELS LIGHTING JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR...

  • Page 160: General Notes

    If in doubt consult a Non-reusable cable ties specialist workshop, preferably Non-reusable cable ties are an authorised BMW Motorrad used at some points to secure retailer. cables and lines. To prevent damage to cables and lines...

  • Page 161: Toolkit

    Extension for Torx TOOLKIT wrench Remove the seat. 101) Torx wrench, T30 Remove the seat. 101) Use with extension Plastic cap Adjust the spring pre- Open-ended spanner load for front wheel. Width across flats 10/14 109) Adjust the mirror arm. 106) PREPARING SCREWDRIVER Adjust the spring pre-...

  • Page 162: Front-Wheel Stand

    ENGINE OIL Installing front-wheel stand Checking engine oil level To avoid unnecessary ATTENTION environmental impact, BMW Motorrad recommends Use of the front wheel stand checking the engine oil after without accompanying use riding min 50 km. of auxiliary stand Risk of damage to parts if...
  • Page 163 Check the oil level in sight preferably an authorised glass 1. BMW Motorrad retailer. Topping up engine oil Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.

  • Page 164: Brake System

    Always make sure that the preferably an authorised engine oil level is correct. BMW Motorrad retailer. Top up the engine oil to the Checking brake pad thickness, specified level. front brakes Engine oil, quantity for...
  • Page 165 Have the brake pads replaced brake pads 1. by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking brake pad thickness, rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
  • Page 166 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake pad wear The rear wheel brake has a brake-pad wear indicator. Brake-pad wear limit, rear 1.0 mm (friction pad only, without backing plate.
  • Page 167 How to interpret the marks: Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- 3 rings visible: Brake-pad thickness is at least 75 % cycle on its stand. 2 rings visible: Brake-pad thickness is at least 50 % 1 ring visible: Brake-pad thickness is at least 25 % No ring visible: Wear limit...
  • Page 168 Cease operation of the cialist workshop, preferably an vehicle immediately and do authorised BMW Motorrad re- not ride it until the fault has tailer. been rectified. Check the brake-fluid levels at regular intervals.

  • Page 169: Clutch

    Check the brake fluid level in quickly as possible by a spe- brake fluid reservoir for rear cialist workshop, preferably an wheel brake 1. authorised BMW Motorrad re- Wear of the brake pads tailer. causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink.

  • Page 170: Tyres

    MAINTENANCE preferably an authorised Tyre pressure, rear BMW Motorrad retailer. TYRES 2.7 bar (one-up, tyre cold) 2.9 bar (two-up and with lug- Checking tyre pressures gage, tyre cold) With incorrect tyre pressure: WARNING Correct tyre pressure. Incorrect tyre pressure Check the tyre tread depth...

  • Page 171: Wheel Rims

    Have the spokes checked If the tyre tread is worn to min- by a specialist workshop, imum: preferably an authorised Replace tyre or tyres, as ap- BMW Motorrad retailer. plicable. WHEELS WHEEL RIMS Effect of wheel size on Checking rims...
  • Page 172 MAINTENANCE it is very important to con- sult a specialist workshop beforehand, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. In these cases, the data programmed into the control units has to be changed to suit the new wheel sizes. Removing front wheel...
  • Page 173 ATTENTION Unwanted inward movement of the brake pads Component damage on at- tempt to install the brake cal- iper or because brake pads have to be forced apart Do not operate the brakes Remove screws 1 on the right with a brake caliper not cor- side and disengage brake cal- rectly secured.
  • Page 174 3, support the front ers work loose wheel when doing this. Always have the security Set down front wheel and of the fasteners checked roll forwards out of the front by a specialist workshop, suspension. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 175 Lubricate the friction face of Lubricate quick-release axle 3. spacer bushing 4. Lubricant Lubricant Unirex N3 Unirex N3 Insert spacer bushing 4, WARNING turned with the collar facing Improper installation of the out, into the wheel hub on the quick-release axle left-hand side.
  • Page 176 MAINTENANCE Clamping screws in axle holder 12 Nm Install screw 2. In this pro- cess, counter-hold the quick- release axle on the right side. Screw to quick-release Hold right brake caliper 2 in axle position and install screws 1. M20 x 1.5 Brake caliper to tele- 50 Nm scopic fork...
  • Page 177 Operate the brake several Brake caliper to tele- times until the brake pads are scopic fork bedded. M10 x 65 Remove the adhesive tape 38 Nm from the wheel rim. Tighten screws 1. Insert wheel speed sensor 3 into its bore and install Wheel cover, front, to screw 1.
  • Page 178 MAINTENANCE the silencer from the passen- ger footrest. CAUTION Work silencer 3 to the rear to Hot exhaust system remove and lay it on a pad- Risk of burn injury ded surface. Do not touch a hot exhaust system. Allow rear silencer to cool down.
  • Page 179 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised Install bolts 1 and tighten to BMW Motorrad dealer. the specified torque. Rear wheel to wheel carrier Tightening sequence: Tighten in diagonally opposite se- quence M10 x 53 x 1.25...

  • Page 180: Lighting

    Safety risk Always replace a faulty bulb Tighten screw 1. at the earliest possible op- Silencer to passenger portunity. Consult a special- footrest extension ist workshop, preferably an M8 x 40 authorised BMW Motorrad 19 Nm Retailer.

  • Page 181: Jump-Starting

    If an LED light source is faulty Wiring smoulders/ignites or contact a specialist workshop, damage to the on-board elec- preferably an authorised tronics BMW Motorrad retailer. If the motorcycle has to be jump-started connect the JUMP-STARTING leads to the battery termin- als; never attempt to jump-...
  • Page 182 MAINTENANCE ATTENTION Contact between remote positive terminal and vehicle Short-circuit hazard Remove the protective cap only to permit use of the remote positive terminal and re-install the protective cap Unclip protective cap 1 from after use. lock 2 and remove. ATTENTION Jump-starting with a voltage greater than 12 V...

  • Page 183: Battery

    few minutes before repeat- BATTERY ing the attempt in order to Maintenance instructions protect the starter motor and Correct upkeep, recharging and the donor battery. storage will prolong the life of Do not use proprietary the battery and are essential if start-assist sprays or other warranty claims are to be con- products to start the engine.
  • Page 184 If a battery has discharged more than four weeks. to the extent that it is com- pletely flat (battery voltage BMW Motorrad has de- less than 12 V, status-in- veloped a float charger dicator lights and display specially designed for com-...
  • Page 185 The motorcycle's on- board electronics know when the battery is fully charged. The on-board socket is switched off when this happens. Comply with the operating instructions of the charger. If you are unable to charge the battery ATTENTION through the on-board socket, you may be using a charger Contact between remote that is not compatible with...

  • Page 186: Fuses

    If fuse defects recur fre- quently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad re- Insert protective cap 1 into tailer. holder 3 and clip it into Switch off the ignition.
  • Page 187 and pull fuse box 3 out of Fuse assignment I holder 2. Consult the fuse assignment diagram below and replace the defective fuse. Re-insert fuse box 3 into holder 2. Make sure that lock 1 engages. 7.5 A Instrument cluster Anti-theft alarm Diagnostic socket 7.5 A...

  • Page 188: Diagnostic Connector

    1. it to be disconnected Disengage diagnostic except in the course of a socket 1 from holder 3. BMW Motorrad service by The interface to the diagnosis a specialist workshop or by and information system other authorised persons.
  • Page 189 Insert cover 1 in the direc- tion indicated by the arrow into holder 2 and press it into holder 3, noting the wiring of the diagnostic connector.
  • Page 190 ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 191 GENERAL NOTES POWER SOCKETS USB CHARGING SOCKET LUGGAGE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 192: General Notes

    BMW Motorrad retailer of outside origin to ensure can offer expert advice on the that it can be used on or choice of genuine BMW parts, in connection with BMW accessories and other products. vehicles without constituting To find out more about ac- a safety hazard.

  • Page 193: Usb Charging Socket

    Automatic shutdown USB CHARGING SOCKET The sockets will be automat- Notes on use ically switched off during the start procedure. WARNING The power supply to the sockets is switched off Obstruction of the steering 60 seconds after the ignition angle and risk of fire due to is switched off, in order to improperly routed cables prevent overloading of the...

  • Page 194: Luggage

    Load. ( 118) To prevent dirtying, keep the Stow luggage in genuine protective cover closed when BMW Motorrad accessories. no device is connected. You can obtain additional in- formation on luggage systems and how to secure them cor- rectly from your authorised...

  • Page 195: Optional Accessories

    Payload of rear softbag Your BMW Motorrad retailer max 10 kg can offer expert advice on the choice of genuine BMW parts, Capacity of the rear accessories and other products softbag such as the aluminium tail- approx. 40 l hump cover and the cover for the rear frame, for example.
  • Page 196 CARE...
  • Page 197 CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINT PRESERVATION LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE...

  • Page 198: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad The substances BMW Motorrad recommends in Care Products have been that you use BMW insect re- tested in laboratories and mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 199: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Corrosion Clean the plastic parts with Use only cold water to re- water and BMW plastic care move road salt deposits. product. This includes in partic- ular: To remove road salt deposits, Windscreen and slipstream...

  • Page 200: Care Of Paintwork

    CARE OF PAINTWORK BMW Care Products range. This is particularly important to counter the effects of salt. ATTENTION Use BMW Motorrad metal pol- Damage to paintwork due to ish for additional treatment. metal polish Radiator Risk of damage...

  • Page 201: Paint Preservation

    (preferably using the front- For paint preservation, wheel and rear-wheel stands BMW Motorrad recommends from BMW Motorrad). the use of BMW Motorrad If applicable, connect the gloss polish or agents contain- charger. ing carnauba wax or synthetic wax. BMW Motorrad has de-...

  • Page 202: Restoring Motorcycle To Use

    CARE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Recharge the battery, if ap- plicable. Note the checklist ( 121).
  • Page 204 TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 205 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART THREADED FASTENERS FUEL, R 12 NINET (0N01) FUEL, R 12 NINET A2 (0N11) ENGINE OIL ENGINE R 12 NINET (0N01) ENGINE R 12 NINET A2 (0N11) CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FINAL DRIVE FRAME CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION BRAKES WHEELS AND TYRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT ALARM DIMENSIONS...

  • Page 206: Troubleshooting Chart

    TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating posi- tion (run). Side stand is extended and Retract the side stand. gear is engaged. Gear is engaged and clutch is Select neutral or pull the clutch not pressed.

  • Page 207: Threaded Fasteners

    THREADED FASTENERS Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 65 38 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M6 x 30 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws six times in alternate se- quence 12 Nm Screw to quick-re- lease axle M20 x 1.5 50 Nm...
  • Page 208 TECHNICAL DATA Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (lock nut) to adapter M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 22 Nm Front-wheel cover Value Valid Wheel cover, front, to forks M5 x 20 5 Nm Gearshift shaft Value Valid Gearshift lever to se- lector shaft M6 x 25 8 Nm...

  • Page 209: Fuel, R 12 Ninet (0N01)

    FUEL, R 12 NINET (0N01) Recommended fuel grade Premium unleaded (max- imum 15 % ethanol, E15) 95 ROZ/RON 90 AKI Alternative fuel grade Regular unleaded (max- imum 15 % ethanol, E15) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l Reserve fuel approx.

  • Page 210: Engine Oil

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ / 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 Pro oil. Engine oil, quantity for topping max 0.5 l, Difference between...

  • Page 211: Engine R 12 Ninet A2 (0N11)

    ENGINE R 12 NINET A2 (0N11) Engine number location Crankcase, bottom right, be- low starter motor Engine type A72B12B Engine design Air-/oil-cooled four-stroke op- posed-twin boxer. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1 Nominal capacity 70 kW, at rpm: 6500 min with power reduction to...

  • Page 212: Final Drive

    FINAL DRIVE Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Gear ratio of final drive 2.909 Rear axle differential oil FUCHS Titan EG 4218 SAE 70W-80...

  • Page 213: Brakes

    4.5 mm, Wear limit WHEELS AND TYRES Recommended tyre combina- Your authorised tions BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to supply an up- to-date list of the approved wheel/tyre combinations. Speed category, front/rear W, required at least: 270 km/h...
  • Page 214 TECHNICAL DATA Front wheel Front-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel with Option 719 wheel Clas- Spoked wheel Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17 Load index, front tyre min. 58 Permissible front-wheel imbal- max 5 g ance Rear wheel Rear-wheel type...

  • Page 215: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fuses Fuse 1 60 A, Main fuse (alternator, CCP, Wave, fuse boxes) Fuse 2 7.5 A, Anti-theft alarm system, diagnostic socket, instrument cluster Fuse 3 7.5 A, Keyless Ride Fuse 4 15 A, Multifunction switch, rev. counter, CCP Battery Battery type AGM battery (Absorbent Glass...

  • Page 216: Dimensions

    TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Length of motorcycle 2130 mm, measured over rear wheel, at DIN unladen weight Height of motorcycle 1070 mm, without mirrors, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 820 mm, without mounted parts 870 mm, using the hand lever Height of rider's seat 789...795 mm, without rider, at DIN unladen weight...
  • Page 218 SERVICE...
  • Page 219 REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS RECYCLING BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES MAINTENANCE WORK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW MOTORRAD RUNNING-IN CHECK MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS...

  • Page 220: Reporting Safety-Relevant Defects

    NHTSA it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, the NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob- lems between you, your retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC. You can contact the NHTSA by calling the Vehicle Safety Hotline on 1–888–327–4236 (teletypewriter TTY for the hearing...

  • Page 221: Recycling

    In order to help ensure BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE that your BMW is always in optimum condition, BMW Motorrad has an BMW Motorrad recommends extensive network of retailers compliance with the mainten-...

  • Page 222: Bmw Motorrad Service History

    BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY the proof of maintenance. The SERVICES entries are like a Service Book- As the owner of a new BMW, let and provide proof of regular in the event of a breakdown maintenance. you can benefit from the pro-...
  • Page 223 BMW Running-in check The service-due indicator in the The BMW running-in check display reminds you about one has to be performed when the month or 1000 km in advance vehicle has covered between when the time for a service is 500 km and 1200 km.

  • Page 224: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW Motorrad running- 10 Oil change in the tele- in check (including oil scopic forks change and oil filter 11 Cardan shaft, visual in- change) spection and lubrication BMW Motorrad Service, 12 Replace Cardan shaft standard scope...
  • Page 225 for the first time after one year, then every two years or 40000 km (whichever comes first) every six years or every 40000 km (whichever comes first) for the first time after one year, then every two years referenced to the distance over which the compon- ent was in use...

  • Page 226: Bmw Motorrad Running-In Check

    SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD RUNNING-IN CHECK BMW Motorrad running-in check The tasks included in the BMW Motorrad running-in check are listed below. The actual scope of work applicable for your vehicle may vary. Setting service-due date and countdown distance Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system...

  • Page 227: Maintenance Confirmations

    MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS BMW Motorrad Service standard scope The tasks included in the BMW Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance work applic- able for your vehicle may vary. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system...
  • Page 228 SERVICE BMW Motorrad pre- BMW Motorrad running-in delivery check check carried out carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 229 BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 230 SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 231 BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 232 SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 233 BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 234 SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 235 BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 236 SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 237 BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 238 SERVICE BMW Motorrad service carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Work performed BMW Motorrad service Engine oil change with filter Oil change in rear angular gearbox Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil...
  • Page 240 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER KEYLESS RIDE SYSTEM MAIN UNIT KEYLESS RIDE SYSTEM ACTIVE KEY RADIO EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL RADIO EQUIPMENT TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC)

  • Page 241: Declaration Of Conformity

    Simplified UK Declaration of Conformity according to Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 of the United Kingdom. Hereby, BMW AG declares that the radio equipment components listed below are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/ EU and with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 of the United Kingdom.
  • Page 242 APPENDIX Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/ equip- nent Transmis- ment sion Power Keyless allowed ZB001 134.5 kHz Ride 66 dBµA/ m @ 10m max. Keyless ZB002 433.92 MHz 10 dBm Ride e.r.p TXBM- 433.05 MHz - 434.79 MHz 18,8 dBm RDC3 433.92 MHz <...
  • Page 243 Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/ equip- nent Transmis- ment sion Power Peak max. 76 - 77 GHz Re14FCR 32 dBm Nom max. 27 dBm Front Peak max. ARS513 77 GHz radar 30 dBm Rear ra- Peak max. SRR521 77 GHz 30 dBm Intelli- TL1P22...
  • Page 244 APPENDIX Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/ equip- nent Transmis- ment sion Power Keyless ZB006 134,5 kHz < 10 mW 433,92 MHz Ride Ac- e.r.p. tive Key TFT In- 2400 MHz - - 2483,5 MHz < 3 dBm LIN2BTLE strument Gateway Cluster...

  • Page 245: Radio Equipment Tft Instrument Cluster

    RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT IN- (1) this device may not cause STRUMENT CLUSTER interference, and (2) this device must accept any For all Countries without EU interference received, including Model name: LIN2BTLE interference that may cause Gateway undesired operation. Manufacturer Le présent appareil est con- Bury Sp.
  • Page 246 APPENDIX stallation. This equipment ge- Malaysia nerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac- cordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Ho- wever, there is no guarantee HIDF15000195 that interference will not oc- Mexico cur in a particular installation.

  • Page 247: Keyless Ride System Main Unit

    Nigeria South Africa Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commision Pakistan Taiwan CCAH23LP2420T1 Warning: 低功率射頻器材技術規範警語 取 得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材， 非經核准，公司、商號或使用者 均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率 TAC NO. 9.142/2023 或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低 Paraguay 功率射頻器材之使用不得影響 飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經 發現有干擾現象時，應立即停 用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續 使用。前述合法通信，指依電信 管理法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信 或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射 NR: 2023-03-I-0217 性電機設備之干擾。...
  • Page 248 APPENDIX Technical Information Brunei Nominal voltage: 13,5 V Operating voltage: 6,7 - 16 V Ref. Num.: DTA-022593 Operating temperature: -20 °C - +60 °C Canada Operating frequency LF: IC: 22239-KLRMZB005 134,5 kHz This device complies with In- Operating frequency HF: dustry Canada licence-exempt 433,92 MHz RSS standard(s).
  • Page 249 ‫י א‬ ‫ר‬ ‫ו ד‬ ‫י ש‬ ‫ה‬ AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC Jordan Numéro d’agrément: BMW Keyless Ride System is MR00035262ANRT2022 in conformity with Jordanian Date d’agrément: 14/11/2022 technical requirements. Nigeria The equipment has been found to comply with the standards...
  • Page 250 APPENDIX to the Nigerian Telecommuni- Serbia cation Network, or for use in Nigeria. Pakistan И005 22 Singapore Complies with IMDA Standards DA105282 Approved by PTA Sultanate of Oman TAC NO: 9.110/2021 TRA/TA-R/14769/22 Paraguay D100428 South Africa NR: 2023-01-I-0035 Philippines TA-2022/3277 Taiwan Type Approved No.: ESD-RCE-2231813...

  • Page 251: Keyless Ride System Active Key

    134,5 kHz 不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通 Operating frequency HF: 信； 經發現有干擾現象時，應立 433,92 MHz 即停用， 並改善至無干擾時方得 RF power: 繼續使用。前 述合法通信，指依 < 10 mW e.r.p. 電信管理法規定作 業之 IP grade: 無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須 IP5K7 忍受 合法通信或工業、科學及醫 療用電波 輻射性電機設備之干擾 Country Vietnam Argentina H-28765 Australia/New Zealand KEYLESS RIDE SYSTEM AC- TIVE KEY For all countries without EU Model name: ZB006...
  • Page 252 ‫ה ל‬ ‫ו ע‬ ‫ו נ‬ ‫י א‬ (2) l'appareil doit accepter Jordan tout brouillage radioélectrique BMW Keyless Ride System is subi, même si le brouillage est in conformity with Jordanian susceptible d'en compromettre technical requirements. le fonctionnement. Malaysia Cet appareil numerique classe B est conforme à...
  • Page 253 Mexico Pakistan Advertencias de IFETEL La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interfe- rencia perjudicial y; Approved by PTA (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interfe- TAC NO: 9.111/2021 rencia, incluyendo la que pueda Paraguay...

  • Page 254: Radio Equipment Intelligent Emergency Call

    APPENDIX Singapore Vietnam Complies with IMDA Standards DA105282 South Africa RADIO EQUIPMENT INTELLI- GENT EMERGENCY CALL For all countries without EU TA-2022/2861 Model name: TL1M23NE Manufacturer Taiwan LG ELECTRONICS INC. 10, Magokjungang 10-ro, Gangseo-gu Seoul, Republic of Korea Country 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器 Canada 材，非...

  • Page 255: Radio Equipment Tyre Pressure Control (Rdc)

    rence that may cause undesired accordée à l’utilisateur de faire operation of the device. fonctionner l'appareil. The manufacturer is not re- RADIO EQUIPMENT TYRE sponsible for any radio or tv PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) interference caused by unaut- For all countries without EU horized modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 256 APPENDIX Malaysia Taiwan 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 低功率射 頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全 及 干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾 RBEF/29A/0919/S(19-3776) 現象時，應立即停 用，並改善至 Mexico 無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合 IFETEL: IFT/223/UCS/DG- 法 通信，指依電信法規定作業之 AUSE/2418/2019 無線電通信。 低功 率射頻電機 Morocco 須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及 AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC 醫療 用電波輻射性電機設備之干 Numéro d'agrément : 擾。...
  • Page 258 INDEX Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 4 checking front, 158 checking rear, 159 Engineering details, 138 Running in, 125 Self-diagnosis, 124 Brakes Warning indicators, 40, 42, ABS Pro, 141 ABS Pro depending on riding Accessories mode, 129 general notes, 186 Adjusting handbrake Active cruise control lever, 108...
  • Page 259 Coolant temperature Dynamic Brake Control, 146 Display: ENGTMP, 62, 64 Engineering details, 146 Cornering headlight Dynamic engine brake Engineering details, 150 control, 143 Cruise control operating, 92 Electrical system Current consumption Technical data, 209 showing, 68 Emergency call Automatically in the event of a Damping light fall, 82 adjusting, 112...
  • Page 260 INDEX Headlight Final drive Adjustment for right-hand/ Technical data, 206 left-hand traffic, 107 Footrests Headlight beam throw, 107 Position on the vehicle, 18 Headlight courtesy delay Frame feature, 83 Technical data, 206 Heated handlebar grips Front-wheel stand operating, 98 installing, 156 Hill Start Control, 95, 149 Fuel Hill Start Control Pro...
  • Page 261 Mirrors Keyless Ride adjusting, 106 Battery of the radio-operated Mobility services, 216 key is empty or loss of the Motorcycle care, 190 radio-operated key, 76 cleaning, 190 Warning indicators, 44 lashing, 132 Keys, 75 laying up, 195 parking, 130 Lighting restoring to use, 196 Replacing LED light Multifunction switch...
  • Page 262 INDEX Shift assistant Engineering details, 146 Engineering details, 148 Warning indicators, 52, 53, Riding, 126 Smartphone holder Rear-wheel stand operating, 99, 100 installing, 156 Spark plugs Recycling, 215 Technical data, 209 Refuelling, 131 Speedometer, 24, 29 Remote control Spring preload Replacing battery, 77 Adjuster, rear, 19 Retaining strap...
  • Page 263 Toolkit Bulb faulty, 46 Position on the vehicle, 20 Cruise control, 50 Torques, 201 DTC, 40, 41, 42 Traction control, 141 Electrical machine control DTC, 141 unit, 47 Transmission Electrical machine tempera- Technical data, 205 ture, 51, 52 Tripmeter Electronic immobiliser Display: KM 1 or KM A, 62, EWS, 41 Emergency call, 49...
  • Page 264 INDEX Removing rear wheel, 171 Technical data, 207...
  • Page 265 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2023 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. Original rider’s manual, printed in Germany.
  • Page 266 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.7 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your vehicle, visit: bmw-motorrad.com Order No.: 01 40 5 B48 FE5 *01405B48FE5* 11/2023, 2nd edition, 01...

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