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MOTORRAD
RIDER'S MANUAL
(US MODEL)
R 1250 GS Adventure
MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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  • Page 1 MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL (US MODEL) R 1250 GS Adventure MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
  • Page 2 Vehicle data Model Vehicle identification number Color number First registration License plate Retailer data Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Phone number Retailer's address/Phone (company stamp)
  • Page 3 YOUR BMW. We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle and welcome you to the family of BMW riders. Familiarize your- self with your new vehicle so that you can ride safely and confi- dently in all traffic situations.
  • Page 4 GENERAL DISPLAYS INSTRUCTIONS Indicator and warning Quick & easy reference lights Abbreviations and sym- Menu view Pure Ride view bols My Vehicle view Equipment Indicator lights Technical data Timeliness of the status of this manual INSTRUMENT Additional sources of CLUSTER information Certificates and operat- Warnings...
  • Page 5 Electronic chassis and Brakes Parking the motorcy- suspension adjustment (D-ESA) Refueling Riding mode Fastening motorcy- Pro riding mode Cruise control cle in place for trans- Hill Start Control portation (HSC) Anti-theft alarm sys- TECHNOLOGY IN tem (DWA) DETAIL Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) General notes Heating...
  • Page 6 Reporting safety de- Cases fects Topcase BMW Motorrad Navigation system Service BMW Motorrad service history CARE BMW Motorrad mo- Care products bility services Washing the vehicle Maintenance work Cleaning sensitive Maintenance sched- vehicle parts Care of paintwork BMW Motorrad Paint preservation...
  • Page 7 APPENDIX Radio equipment electronic immo- biliser Keyless Ride Key Keyless Ride ECU Certification Tire Pressure Control Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster INDEX...
  • Page 8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA TIMELINESS OF THE STATUS OF THIS MANUAL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING PERMITS DATA MEMORY INTELLIGENT ASSIST SYSTEM SHORT-RANGE RADIO TECHNOLOGY CONNECTIVITY FUNCTIONS...

  • Page 10: Quick & Easy Reference

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION Special QUICK & EASY REFERENCE instructions and pre- This rider's manual has been cautionary measures. Non- designed to provide quick and compliance can cause damage efficient orientation. The quick- to the vehicle or accessories est way for you to find infor- and warranty claims may be mation on specific topics is to denied as a result.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    Optional equipment. EQUIPMENT BMW Motorrad op- When you ordered your tional equipment is BMW Motorrad, you chose var- already completely in- ious custom equipment items. stalled during motor- This rider's manual describes cycle production. optional equipment (OE) and Optional accessories.

  • Page 12: Timeliness Of The Status Of This Manual

    Detailed values can be Your authorized obtained from the registration BMW Motorrad dealer is documents or requested from always happy to answer any of your authorized BMW Motorrad your questions. dealer or other qualified service partner or repair shop.
  • Page 13 control units are required for Vehicle users have the right to safe vehicle operation or pro- obtain comprehensive informa- vide riding assistance, such as tion without charge from the rider assistance systems. Con- locations that store the vehicle trol units also make comfort user's personal data.
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ponent, module, system or the The vehicle owner can have surrounding area; for example: an authorized BMW Motorrad Operating states of system dealer or other qualified service components, such as fill levels partner or repair shop read out...
  • Page 15 Data input and data transfer The information can be in the vehicle read out by an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer or other General information qualified service partner or Depending on the equipment, repair shop. The vehicle's comfort settings and individual-...
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS settings when using the ser- Services vices. General information If the vehicle has a mobile Incorporating mobile end phone connection, this devices connection makes it possible Depending on the equipment, to exchange data between mobile end devices connected the vehicle and other systems.

  • Page 17: Intelligent Assist System

    tems which are intended for INTELLIGENT ASSIST this purpose. SYSTEM Any collection, processing and with intelligent emergency use of personal data that goes call beyond the provision of ser- Principle vices take place only as per- The intelligent assist system mitted by law, on the basis of makes it possible to place a contractual agreement or as...
  • Page 18 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The data is sent to the vehicle signed ConnectedRide con- manufacturer in the event of an tract for this function, as well emergency. as the corresponding laws, reg- ulations, and directives of the Quality improvement European Parliament and Euro- The data transmitted in the pean Council.
  • Page 19 read out only by court order Contact information, such as and can only be read out when the phone number of the in- the relevant devices are con- stalled SIM card and that of nected directly to the vehicle. the rider, if available, in order to expedite contact with the Automatic emergency call individuals involved in the ac-...

  • Page 20: Short-Range Radio Technology

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS interrupted or lost entirely. if necessary as part of its legal Especially when several devices obligation. are operated in one Bluetooth Regional limitation network, there is no guarantee For the built-in Intelligent for smooth operation in every Emergency Call system to func- situation.
  • Page 21 BMW Motorrad Connected App With the BMW Motorrad Con- nected App, you can call up in- formation about the vehicle and usage. To use some functions such as navigation, the app must be installed on the mo- bile terminal and be connected to the instrument cluster.
  • Page 22 OVERVIEWS...
  • Page 23 OVERALL VIEW, LEFT SIDE OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 24: Overall View, Left Side

    OVERVIEWS OVERALL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Fuel filler opening 145) 12V socket Seat lock ( 123) Passenger grab handle Passenger footrest Adjuster for rear damp- ing (at the bottom on the spring strut) ( 128) Rider footrest Tire pressure table (be- hind the side trim panel)

  • Page 25: Overall View, Right Side

    OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Adjuster for spring Coolant level indicator preload, rear ( 127) 182) Coolant tank ( 183) Air filter (under center fairing panel) ( 192) Oil filler opening 177) Brake fluid reservoir for front wheel brake Engine oil indicator 180) 176) Height adjustment of the...

  • Page 26: Underneath The Seat

    OVERVIEWS UNDERNEATH THE SEAT Onboard vehicle tool kit 175) Rider's manual Payload table Adjustment in setting of rider's seat height 124) Fuses ( 203)

  • Page 27: Multifunction Switch, Left

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT High beams and headlight flasher ( Cruise control ( 100) Hazard warning system DTC ( Dynamic ESA ( Auxiliary headlights Turn signals ( Horn Rocker button MENU 10 Multi-Controller (...

  • Page 28: Multifunction Switch, Right

    OVERVIEWS MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT with intelligent emergency call Heating ( 108) Riding mode ( Emergency-off switch Starter button ( 135) SOS button Intelligent emergency call...

  • Page 29: Multifunction Switch, Right

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT without intelligent emergency call Heating ( 108) Riding mode ( Emergency-off switch Starter button ( 135)

  • Page 30: Instrument Cluster

    OVERVIEWS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicator and warning lights ( Display ( Indicator light DWA ( 106) Keyless Ride ( Photodiode (for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting)
  • Page 32 DISPLAYS...
  • Page 33 INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS MENU VIEW PURE RIDE VIEW MY VEHICLE VIEW INDICATOR LIGHTS...

  • Page 34: Indicator And Warning Lights

    DISPLAYS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS Turn signal, left ( High beams ( General warning light General warning light DTC ( ABS ( Auxiliary headlights...

  • Page 35: Menu View

    MENU VIEW Hill Start Control ( 14 Rider's seat heater 109) Speedometer 15 Heated grips ( 108) Cruise control ( 100) 16 External temperature Speed Limit Info ( warning ( Riding mode ( 17 Outside temperature Rider info. status line 18 Menu area Upshift recommendation Gear display...

  • Page 36: Pure Ride View

    DISPLAYS PURE RIDE VIEW START SCREEN Hill Start Control ( 12 Connection status Changing operating focus 13 Muting ( Tachometer ( 14 Operating assistance Rider info. status line 15 Passenger seat heater 110) Speedometer 16 Rider's seat heater 109) Riding mode ( 17 Heated grips ( 108) Upshift recommendation...
  • Page 37 TACHOMETER Scale High / red engine speed range Needle Drag pointer...
  • Page 38 DISPLAYS Range Upshift recommendation The range 1 indicates how far The upshift recommendation you can ride with the remaining in the 1 status line or in fuel. This distance is calculated thePure Ride 2 view signals the based on average consumption economically best time for an and the remaining fuel quantity.

  • Page 39: My Vehicle View

    MY VEHICLE VIEW START SCREEN Check Control display Layout ( Coolant temperature Range ( Odometer Service display ( Rear tire pressure ( Voltage of the vehicle electrical system 200) Engine oil level ( Front tire pressure...
  • Page 40 DISPLAYS On-board computer and travel on-board computer ONBOARD COMPUTER menu TRIP COMPUTER windows show the vehicle and trip data, e.g. average values. Service display If the time remaining until the next service is less than a month, or if the next service is due within 620 mi (1000 km), a white Check Control message is displayed.

  • Page 41: Indicator Lights

    Green CHECK OK 1: No mes- INDICATOR LIGHTS sage, optimal values. Layout White circle with lowercase Warnings are indicated by the "i" 2: Information. corresponding warning light. Yellow warning triangle 3: Warnings are indicated by the Warning, value not optimal. general warning light in com- Red warning triangle 3: bination with a dialog in the...
  • Page 42 DISPLAYS White: (---) There is no valid If the icon 2 is active, you can value. Instead of the value, acknowledge this by tilting dashes 5 are displayed. the Multi-Controller to the left. Check Control messages are The evaluation of the indi- dynamically added to the vidual values is possible in screens in the...
  • Page 43 Overview of warning indicators Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights External temper- is displayed. ature warning Radio-operated lights up yel- Remote key not in key outside re- low. range. ception range Keyless Ride mal- lights up yel- Keyless Ride function ( low.
  • Page 44 DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Light control unit lights up yel- Light control failed ( low. failure! Anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm system battery is batt. capacity weak ( low. Anti-theft alarm Anti-theft system battery alarm battery discharged discharged.
  • Page 45 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Tire pressure is lights up yel- is displayed in yellow. the limit range of low. approved toler- Tire pressure ance ( not at setpoint. Tire pressure is flashes red. is displayed in red. outside the ap- proved tolerance Tire pressure...
  • Page 46 DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Emergency call lights up yel- Emergency call function failed low. system failure. Malfunction of lights up yel- Side stand moni- side stand moni- low. toring faulty tor ( ABS self-diagno- flashes regu- sis not completed larly.
  • Page 47 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights DTC turned off lights up. Off! Traction control deactivated. Limited DTC lights up yel- Traction control availability low. limited. lights up. DTC error lights up yel- Traction control low. failure! lights up. D-ESA error lights up yel- Spring strut ad- low.
  • Page 48 DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Hazard warning flashes in flasher switched green. on ( flashes in green. Service due is displayed in white. Service due! Service appoint- lights up yel- is displayed in yellow. ment overdue low. Service overdue!
  • Page 49 Outside temperature The outside temperature is dis- WARNING played in the status line of the Risk of black ice, even instrument cluster. above approx. 37 °F Engine heat can lead to spuri- (approx. 3 °C) ous measurement readings of Risk of accident the outside temperature when At a low outside temper- the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 50 Have a faulty radio-operated ited. Change battery. key replaced by an authorized Possible cause: The battery for the radio- BMW Motorrad retailer. operated key is no longer Keyless Ride malfunction charged to full capacity. Op- with Keyless Ride eration of the radio-operated lights up yellow.
  • Page 51 BMW Motorrad If the fault persists or occurs dealer. without any electrical loads connected, have the fault cor-...
  • Page 52 Rear right turn signal Have the malfunction cor- faulty! rected as soon as possible License plate light at a repair shop, preferably faulty! an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Have checked by a spe- cialist workshop. Faulty light source lights up yellow. flashes yellow.
  • Page 53 Have the LED light source at a repair shop, preferably replaced in full; for details an authorized BMW Motorrad please contact a repair shop, dealer. preferably an authorized Anti-theft alarm system BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 54 Contact a repair shop, (DWA) preferably an authorized Anti-theft alarm BMW Motorrad dealer. battery discharged. DWA can no longer be acti- No independent alarm. vated or deactivated. Arrange an appointment False alarm possible.
  • Page 55 Top up engine oil. ( 177) a repair shop, preferably by If the oil level is correct in the an authorized BMW Motorrad inspection glass: dealer. Check whether the conditions for the electronic oil level...
  • Page 56 DISPLAYS Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. The temperature sensor has detected a high temperature in Possible cause: the engine. Engine is overheated. Ride in the partial load range Carefully come to a stop and if possible to cool the engine.
  • Page 57 Have the malfunction cor- The engine is in emergency op- rected as soon as possible eration. at a repair shop, preferably Continued riding is possi- an authorized BMW Motorrad ble, however it is not recom- dealer. mended.
  • Page 58 Have the malfunction cor- for the first time: rected as soon as possible RDC sensor is not active at a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad min 19 mph (min 30 km/h) dealer. (The RDC sensor does not Tire pressure...
  • Page 59 The target tire pressures can be found in the following lo- For more information about the cations: BMW Motorrad TPM, see the On the back cover of the "Technology in detail" chapter rider's manual starting on page ( 166).
  • Page 60 In this case: Tire pressure adjustment Have the fault corrected at 167) a repair shop, preferably an The target tire pressures can authorized BMW Motorrad be found in the following lo- dealer. cations: On the back cover of the Possible cause:...
  • Page 61 In this case: nosed a communication fault. Have the fault corrected at Contact a repair shop, a repair shop, preferably an preferably an authorized authorized BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. Tire pressure warnings not available. Sensor faulty or system fault Battery of the tire pressure lights up yellow.
  • Page 62 Sched- Contact a repair shop, ule an appointment at a preferably an authorized specialist workshop. BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: Emergency call function has The control unit of the Assist limited availability system has diagnosed a fault.
  • Page 63 ABS is not available, as the rected as soon as possible self-diagnosis routine was at a repair shop, preferably not completed. (The motor- an authorized BMW Motorrad cycle must reach a specified dealer. minimum speed before the ABS failure system can check operation lights up yellow.
  • Page 64 The ABS func- rected as soon as possible tion is not available. at a repair shop, preferably You may continue riding. an authorized BMW Motorrad Take note of additional dealer. information on special situations that can lead to an...
  • Page 65 Possible cause: the rider with visual feedback for the control action that was The DTC system was turned taken even after the critical rid- off by the rider. Turn on the DTC. ( ing situation has passed. You may continue riding. Use Limited DTC availability caution when riding.
  • Page 66 You may continue riding. Ob- rected as soon as possible serve additional information at a repair shop, preferably on situations that can lead to an authorized BMW Motorrad a DTC fault ( 158). Have the malfunction cor- dealer. rected as soon as possible...
  • Page 67 Possible cause: at a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad The Hill Start Control ( 169) dealer. was activated by the rider. Turn off the Hill Start Control. Fuel has reached reserve Operate Hill Start Control. volume 103) Low fuel. Ride to...
  • Page 68 DISPLAYS Hill Start Control only func- preferably an authorized tions when the side stand is BMW Motorrad dealer. folded away. Hazard warning flasher Start engine. switched on Hill Start Control only func- flashes in green. tions with the engine running.
  • Page 69 Have service performed reg- ularly by a specialist work- Service due! Have a shop, preferably an authorized service performed at a BMW Motorrad retailer. specialist workshop. The operating and road safety Possible cause: of the vehicle remains un- Service is due because of the changed.
  • Page 70 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 71 WARNINGS OPERATING ELEMENTS MY VEHICLE OPERATION SETTINGS BLUETOOTH® OPERATING FOCUS NAVIGATION MEDIA TELEPHONE DISPLAYING SOFTWARE VERSION LICENSE INFORMATION...

  • Page 72: Warnings

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGS OPERATING ELEMENTS Multi-Controller WARNING Operation of a smartphone while riding Risk of accident Observe the valid road traf- fic regulations. Do not use any smartphone while riding. Applications that do not involve operation Multi-Controller are exempt, such as phone Move the cursor up in lists calls using a hands-free sys- Increases the volume...

  • Page 73: My Vehicle

    Rocker button MENU and holding the top of the rocker button. Navigation instructions are displayed as a dia- log if you have not gone to the menu. Operation Navigation of the MENU rocker button is temporarily restricted. MY VEHICLE Briefly press the top of the Calling up the on-board MENU 1: computer...

  • Page 74: Operation

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION Speed Go to the menu Consump. Calling up the travel on-board computer Go to the on-board computer. Scroll to the right until the menu TRIP COMPUTER screen is displayed. Press and hold the top of Resetting the travel on-board the 2 rocker button.
  • Page 75 System status displays with tire pressure monitor (TPM) The system status is displayed In addition, information from in the lower menu area when a the Tire Pressure Monitor can function has been turned on or be displayed. switched off. Select content of rider info. status line.

  • Page 76: Settings

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SETTINGS Riding time 1 Adjusting the volume Riding time 2 Connect the rider's helmet and the passenger helmet. Break 1 Increase volume: Turn the Multi-Controller up. Break 2 Decrease volume: Turn the Multi-Controller down. (average) Speed 1 Mute: Turn the Multi-Con- troller all the way down.

  • Page 77: Bluetooth

    Passenger helm. The connection status for mo- nals, e.g. with operating bile end devices is displayed. system iOS, you must go to the BMW Motorrad Connected App Connecting a mobile end before use. device Carry out pairing. ( During the pairing process, the...
  • Page 78 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ter may provide assistance. Select PAIR NEW MOBILE 233) and confirm. DEVICE Mobile end devices are Connect the rider's helmet searched for. and the passenger helmet Carry out pairing. ( During the pairing, the Select Rider's helmet Bluetooth symbol flashes and con- Passenger helm.

  • Page 79: Operating Focus

    Entering destination address cluster. Connect mobile terminal. Changing the operating focus Go to the BMW Motorrad Securely fasten the navigation Connected app and start the device. ( 215) Press and hold the top of the guidance.
  • Page 80 Call up menu all destinations that have Navigation been saved as a favorite in Route criteria The following criteria can be the BMW Motorrad Con- selected: nected app. It is not possible to create new favorites in the Route type Avoid instrument cluster.

  • Page 81: Media

    The vehicle is connected to ance Select to add the Add stop a compatible mobile end de- selected destination as a way- vice. The BMW Motorrad Con- point. nected app is installed on the Select Start guidance mobile end device. overwrite the current destina-...

  • Page 82: Telephone

    Turn on or off. Shuffle Go to the menu. Media : Select Repeat BMW Motorrad recom- (current track), or mends setting the volume for media and conversations via TELEPHONE mobile terminals to the maxi- Prerequisite mum before starting a journey.

  • Page 83: Displaying Software Version

    Muting LICENSE INFORMATION The microphone in the helmet Go to menu Settings can be muted during active formation Licenses conversations. Conversations with multiple users A second telephone call can be accepted during a conversation. The first conversation will be put on hold. The number of ac- tive telephone calls is displayed in the menu.
  • Page 84 OPERATION...
  • Page 85 IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK IGNITION WITH KEYLESS RIDE EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL LIGHTING DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) ELECTRONIC CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ADJUST- MENT (D-ESA) RIDING MODE PRO RIDING MODE CRUISE CONTROL HILL START CONTROL (HSC) ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (DWA) TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) HEATING STORAGE COMPARTMENT...

  • Page 86: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    1. For this, please contact a repair Parking lights and all function shop, preferably an authorized circuits are turned on. BMW Motorrad dealer. Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. Locking the steering lock 136) Turn handlebars to left.
  • Page 87 If you lose an ignition key, you using the onboard power can have it disabled by your au- socket. thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. The ignition key can be re- For this purpose, you must moved. bring all of the motorcycle's re- with additional headlight maining ignition keys with you.

  • Page 88: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    OPERATION safety system, so the dealer case), the vehicle cannot be is under an obligation to started. check the legitimacy of all If the radio-operated key con- applications for replacement/ tinues to be missing, the ig- extra ignition keys. nition will be turned off after approx.
  • Page 89 Ignition, lights and all electri- Parking lights and all function cal circuits turned off. circuits turned on. To unlock the steering lock, with additional headlight Auxiliary headlights are briefly press button 1. switched on. Turning on the ignition Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. Requirement 136) Radio-operated key is within...
  • Page 90 OPERATION BMW Motorrad dealer. As the Electronic immobilizer (EWS) radio-operated keys are part of The motorcycle's electronics a safety system, the dealer is monitor the data stored in the under obligation to check your radio-operated key through a proof of identity.
  • Page 91 Period in which the en- DANGER gine must be started. Then unlocking must be re- Swallowing a battery peated. Risk of injury or death An ignition key contains a 30 s button cell as a battery. Bat- Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. teries or button cells can be Radio-operated key was de- swallowed and cause severe...

  • Page 92: Emergency-Off Switch

    OPERATION ulations. Do not dispose of EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH the battery in the household waste. ATTENTION Unsuitable or improperly in- serted batteries Component damage Use a battery compliant with the manufacturer's specifi- Emergency-off switch cations. When inserting the battery, make sure that the polarity WARNING is correct.

  • Page 93: Intelligent Emergency Call

    Engine turned off The BMW Call Center responds Operating position in this language. Only your authorized INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY BMW Motorrad dealer is CALL able to change the language with intelligent emergency for the emergency call. This call language assignment to the...
  • Page 94 OPERATION Open cover 1. The connection has been es- Briefly press SOS button 2. tablished. The time until an emergency Communicate information call is placed is displayed. The for the rescue services using emergency call can be aborted the microphone 3 and speak- during this time.

  • Page 95: Lighting

    Open cover 1. The time until an emergency Communicate information call is placed is displayed. The for the rescue services using emergency call can be aborted the microphone 3 and speak- during this time. ers 4. The time until an emergency Emergency call in the event of call is placed is displayed.
  • Page 96 OPERATION High beams and headlight The vehicle lighting lights up flasher for one minute and then turns off automatically. Turn on the ignition. ( This can be used, for exam- ple, to light the path to your front door after the vehicle is parked.
  • Page 97 The auxiliary headlights are permitted as fog lamps and may only be used in poor weather conditions. Comply with the country- specific road traffic regulations. Start engine. ( 135) Press button 1 to turn on the hazard warning system. Ignition can be turned off. To turn off the hazard warn- ing system, turn on the ig- nition as required and press...

  • Page 98: Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc)

    OPERATION If the comfort turn signal is Release button 1 after turned on, the turn signal au- changeover of the status. tomatically switches off once The new DTC system sta- the speed-dependent distance is displayed for a OFF! has been covered. short time.

  • Page 99: Electronic Chassis And Suspension Adjustment (D-Esa)

    Displaying chassis and remains off or continues suspension adjustment to flash. with Dynamic ESA The new DTC system status Turn on the ignition. ( is displayed for a short time. The DTC function is switched More detailed information on the Dynamic Traction Con- trol (DTC) can be found in the Technology in detail chapter 157).
  • Page 100 OPERATION Adjusting damping with Dynamic ESA Turn on the ignition. ( The selection arrow 4 is dis- played. The selection arrow 4 goes away after the changeover of Press button 1 briefly to the status. display current setting. The following settings are avail- able: : Damping for comfort- Road...
  • Page 101 Repeatedly press and hold : maximum spring button 1 until the desired set- preload ting is displayed. If the button 1 is not pressed BMW Motorrad recom- for an extended period, mends the setting. Auto the damping action and can be used for easier dis-...

  • Page 102: Riding Mode

    RIDING MODE in the selected scenario. Use of the riding modes More detailed information BMW Motorrad has developed about the riding modes can be riding scenarios for your vehicle found in the "Technology in from which you can select the detail"...
  • Page 103 Riding mode preselection account of the settings made by the rider. The available riding modes can : For off-road be preselected. Between two ENDURO PRO riding with knobby off-road and four riding modes can be tires, taking account of the selected at a time.
  • Page 104 OPERATION with riding modes Pro Depending on the riding mode or its configuration, the intervention of electronic stability control systems can be restricted. Possible restrictions are dis- played as a pop-up message, e.g. Caution! ABS set- ting. ATTENTION The ABS indicator light flashes irregularly.

  • Page 105: Pro Riding Mode

    Select and confirm the sys- PRO RIDING MODE tem. with riding modes Pro Adjustment options The Pro riding modes can be adjusted individually only if they have been selected in the rid- ing mode preselection. Select Pro riding mode Turn on the ignition. ( Go to menu Settings You can browse through the...

  • Page 106: Cruise Control

    OPERATION Displayed value while Enduro Pro adjusting (Speed Limit Info Enduro Pro The following factory settings active) apply to DYNAMIC PRO RID- ING MODE ENGINE Dynamic Road Dynamic CRUISE CONTROL with cruise control Displayed value while The icon 1 for cruise control is adjusting (Speed Limit Info displayed in the Pure Ride view not active)
  • Page 107 Saving the speed The speed is increased by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the button is pressed. Press button 1 forward and hold. The speed increases continu- ously. If button 1 is no longer pressed, the speed reached is maintained and saved.

  • Page 108: Hill Start Control (Hsc)

    OPERATION ate only to the cruising speed setting) to deactivate the saved in memory, even though adaptive cruise control. you might have intended slow- When downshifting using ing to a lower speed. the Pro Gear Shift Assis- tant, the cruise control is auto- is displayed.
  • Page 109 view and in the upper status line. Turn Hill Start Control on and Turn on the ignition. ( Call up menu Settings hicle settings Turn Hill Start Control on or off. Apply brake lever 1 or foot- Operating Hill Start Control brake lever firmly and then Requirement release again.
  • Page 110 OPERATION in the chapter "Technology in detail" ( 169). Operating Hill Start Control Pro with riding modes Pro Requirement Vehicle is at a standstill with the engine running. Apply brake lever 1 or foot- brake lever firmly and then ATTENTION release again.

  • Page 111: Anti-Theft Alarm System (Dwa)

    the handbrake or footbrake For driving off with lever. Hill Start Control Pro, the During brake actuation for throttle grip must be actuated approximately one second af- as the motorcycle starts driving ter the vehicle has come to a off. standstill and on a slope with is hidden.
  • Page 112 OPERATION the radio-operated key again with Keyless Ride during the activation phase. Turn signals flash three times. Confirmation tone sounds three times (if programmed). Motion sensor is deactivated. Alarm signal The DWA alarm signal can be triggered by: Turn off the ignition. ( Motion sensor Press button 1 on the radio- Switch-on attempt with an...
  • Page 113 3x flashes: Ignition is turned blink. The type of alarm tone on using an unauthorized igni- can be set by an authorized tion key BMW Motorrad dealer. 4x flashes: DWA discon- with Keyless Ride nected from vehicle battery 5x flashes: Movement sen-...

  • Page 114: Tire Pressure Monitor (Tpm)

    OPERATION tomatically after approximately Deactivate the tilt sensor 30 seconds if when transporting the ve- Arm automati- is turned on. hicle to avoid triggering the cally DWA. Turn signals flash once. Confirmation tone sounds : Confirmation Arming tone once (if programmed). alarm tone after activating/de- DWA is turned off.
  • Page 115 To turn off the heated grips, The increase in power press the button 1 repeatedly consumption caused by until the heated grip icon 3 the heated grips can drain the disappears. battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the battery Operating the heating is inadequately charged, the with heated grips...
  • Page 116 OPERATION selected heating levels, press and hold the 1 button. The heat level settings are retained even after the ignition is turned off. Operating the passenger seat heater with heated grips with seat heating The passenger seat has two- level heating. The second level Start engine.

  • Page 117: Storage Compartment

    STORAGE COMPARTMENT Opening and locking the storage compartment To open the storage compart- ment, turn the bow-type outer door handle 1 by 90° counter- clockwise and pull upwards. To lock the storage compart- ment, turn the bow-type outer door handle 1 by 90° clock- wise and fold it down onto the storage compartment in the riding direction.
  • Page 118 SETTING...
  • Page 119 MIRRORS HEADLIGHTS WINDSHIELD CLUTCH BRAKES SHIFTING FOOTRESTS HANDLEBARS SEATS RALLYE SEAT SPRING PRELOAD DAMPING...

  • Page 120: Mirrors

    SETTING MIRRORS Mirror (locknut) on adapter Adjusting the mirrors 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) (Left-hand thread) Slide protective cap 1 over threaded connection. Adjusting the mirrors with Option 719 Billet pack Classic II with Option 719 Billet pack Move mirror into desired po- Storm II sition by twisting.

  • Page 121: Headlights

    If there are doubts as to the correct headlight range, have the setting checked by a repair shop, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad Remove screw 1 and remove dealer. cover 2. Loosen adjusting screw 3 and...

  • Page 122: Windshield

    To lower the headlight, turn the adjustment wheel 1 coun- terclockwise. If the motorcycle is ridden again with lower payload: Have the headlight base setting restored by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 123: Clutch

    with Option 719 Billet pack CLUTCH Classic II Adjusting the clutch lever with Option 719 Billet pack WARNING Storm II Adjusting the clutch lever with Option 719 Billet pack while driving Shadow II Accident hazard Adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary.

  • Page 124: Brakes

    SETTING with Option 719 Billet pack BRAKES Classic II Setting the brake lever with Option 719 Billet pack WARNING Storm II Adjusting the brake lever with Option 719 Billet pack while driving Shadow II Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust the brake lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
  • Page 125 Adjusting the footbrake lever foot plate with Option 719 Billet pack Classic II with Option 719 Billet pack Storm II with Option 719 Billet pack Slide the footboard 1 of the Shadow II footrest to the left to unlock You can adjust the horizon- tal and vertical distance of Fold the footboard up to the the foot relative to the foot...

  • Page 126: Shifting

    SETTING If the toe piece is set too high or too low, this can cause problems when shifting gears. In the event of shifting problems, check the toe piece setting. Tighten screw 1 to the speci- fied torque. Treadplate (fixing) on Clean the thread.

  • Page 127: Footrests

    justed by turning it to differ- Adjusting the footrests ent positions. The footrest is set the same Remove screw 1. way on the right and left. The position of the footrest must be set equally on the right and left. Clean the thread.

  • Page 128: Handlebars

    HANDLEBARS Adjustable handlebars Have the handlebars adjusted by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Install clamping block 1 in the dealer. desired position A or B and When adjusting the han- tighten screw 2.

  • Page 129: Seats

    with seat heating The inclination of the handle- Disconnect the plug connec- bars is adjustable in the areas tion 1 of the seat heater. with the mark 1. Lay the passenger seat on a SEATS clean, dry surface with the Removing the passenger seat upholstered side down.
  • Page 130 SETTING Removing the rider's seat Fit passenger seat centered in rear mounts 1 and in front Turn ignition key 1 counter- mount 2. clockwise and hold while lift- Slide the passenger seat to ing rider's seat 2 in rear area. the rear (in the direction op- Remove rider's seat 2 from posite of the driving direc-...
  • Page 131 To remove the front height First, slide the front height ad- adjustment 1 push the lock 2 justment under the mounts 1. forwards and remove the Then press into locking mech- height adjustment in an up- anism 2 until it engages. wards direction.

  • Page 132: Rallye Seat

    SETTING Installing the rider's seat RALLYE SEAT with seat heating Removing the Rallye seat Connect the plug connec- Unlock the seat lock 1 by tion 1 for the seat heater. turning the vehicle key clock- wise and hold the vehicle key. Lift the seat 2 at the rear and release ignition key.

  • Page 133: Spring Preload

    SPRING PRELOAD without Dynamic ESA Setting It is essential to set the spring preload to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the ve- hicle is heavily loaded and re- The rear height adjustment 1 duce spring preload accord- must always be set to the low ingly when the vehicle is lightly position (marked L).

  • Page 134: Damping

    SETTING Basic setting of spring preload, rear Turn adjustment wheel to the stop in the LOW direction, then 30 revolutions in HIGH direction (Two-up and load) DAMPING without Dynamic ESA WARNING Setting The damping must be adjusted Settings for spring preload to the road conditions and the and spring strut damping spring preload.
  • Page 135 To increase damping, turn the adjustment screw 1 clock- wise. To reduce damping, turn the adjustment screw 1 counter- clockwise. Basic setting of rear wheel damping Turn adjuster wheel as far as possible clockwise, then 8 clicks counterclockwise (One- up without load) Turn adjuster wheel as far as possible clockwise, then 4 clicks counterclockwise (One-...
  • Page 136 RIDING...
  • Page 137 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGULAR CHECK STARTING BREAKING IN OFF-ROAD USE SHIFTING BRAKES PARKING THE MOTORCYCLE REFUELING FASTENING MOTORCYCLE IN PLACE FOR TRANS- PORTATION...

  • Page 138: Safety Instructions

    This may result in of the year. Your authorized reduction of the usual riding BMW Motorrad Dealer will be comfort. Especially in two- happy to advise you and has up mode, the spring preload the correct clothing for every should be adjusted accordingly.
  • Page 139 Make sure that weight is uni- Settings of spring struts Unevenly distributed load formly distributed between Loose clothing right and left. Insufficient tire pressure Pack heavy pieces of luggage Tire tread in poor condition and cargo as low and as close to the center of the motorcy- Maximum speed with studded cle as possible.
  • Page 140 RIDING WARNING WARNING Harmful exhaust gas Opening the radiator cap Danger of suffocation Risk of burning Do not inhale exhaust Do not open the radiator fumes. cap when it is hot. Do not run the engine in Check the coolant level ex- closed rooms.

  • Page 141: Regular Check

    Danger of overheating Always before riding off Check operation of the brake system ( 178). ATTENTION Check operation of the light- Engine idling for a lengthy ing and signal system. period while at a standstill Check clutch function Overheating due to insuf- 182).
  • Page 142 RIDING Engage Neutral, or pull back Recharge the battery before the clutch lever if a gear is you attempt to start the engine engaged. again, or get a jump start: Charge the connected battery. You cannot start the mo- 200) torcycle with the side Jump-starting.
  • Page 143 Have the malfunction cor- rected as soon as possible blinks. at a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- Phase 2 tailer. Check wheel speed sensors with riding modes Pro while riding off.

  • Page 144: Breaking In

    The DTC function is not The self-diagnosis routine available, as the self-diagnosis is determining whether function has not been BMW Motorrad DTC is ready completed. (To check wheel for operation. The self-diagno- speed sensors, motorcycle sis runs automatically when you must reach a minimum speed switch on the ignition.

  • Page 145: Off-Road Use

    Tires Engine break-in speeds New tires have a smooth sur- face. This must be roughened <5000 min (Mileage by riding in a restrained man- 0...621 miles (0...1000 km)) ner at various heel angles until No full throttle (Mileage the tires are run in. This run- 0...621 miles (0...1000 km)) ning in procedure is essential Observe mileage, after which...

  • Page 146: Shifting

    RIDING Brakes Rims BMW Motorrad recommends WARNING checking the rims for possible damage after riding off-road. Riding on unpaved or dirty Air cleaner element roads Delayed braking effect due to ATTENTION dirty brake discs and brake pads Dirty air filter element...

  • Page 147: Brakes

    How do you achieve the it can cause a strong load- shortest braking distance? change response. The dynamic load distribution BMW Motorrad recommends between the front and rear only shifting gears with clutch wheel changes during brak- control in these riding situa- ing.
  • Page 148 Brake early until the tires Locking up of the front wheel have reached their full brak- is prevented by BMW Motorrad ing effect again. Integral ABS Pro. Moisture and dirt on the brake discs and the brake pads result in a decrease in the braking effect.

  • Page 149: Parking The Motorcycle

    When riding in the rain and fine the physical riding limits. It through puddles. is still possible to exceed those After washing the vehicle. limits through misjudgments or When riding on salted roads. riding errors. In extreme cases After working on the brakes this my result in a fall.

  • Page 150: Refueling

    RIDING ATTENTION ATTENTION Poor ground conditions in Poor ground conditions in area of stand area of stand Component damage cause by Component damage cause by tipping over tipping over Always check that the Always check that the ground under the stand is ground under the stand is level and firm.
  • Page 151 Do not smoke. Never bring ditives should be used when a naked flame near the fuel refueling with low-quality fu- tank. els or during longer station- ary periods. Your authorized BMW Motorrad dealer can pro- vide you with more detailed information.
  • Page 152 RIDING ATTENTION Component damage Component damage due to overfilled fuel tank If the fuel tank is overfilled, the excess fuel will flow into the carbon canister and lead to component damage Open the protective flap 2. there. Unlock the cap of the fuel Only fill the fuel tank to the tank with your vehicle key 1 lower edge of the fuel filler...
  • Page 153 The "usable fuel quantity" specified in the technical WARNING data is the fuel quantity, which Escaping of fuel due to ex- can be refueled if the fuel tank pansion under exposure to was completely emptied, i.e., if heat with overfilled fuel tank the engine dies off due to lack Accident hazard of fuel.
  • Page 154 RIDING Within the after-run period. Slowly pull up the fuel cap After the after-run period is tab 1 again. over. Fuel filler cap unlocked. Open fuel filler cap com- Version 1 pletely. with Keyless Ride Requirement Within the after-run period Refuel with a fuel quality as specified above, but no higher than the lower edge of the...
  • Page 155 Keyless Ride Fuel filler cap is closed. The fuel filler cap cannot be opened. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Position the emergency un- locking 2. Install screws 1.

  • Page 156: Fastening Motorcycle In Place For Trans- Portation

    RIDING Secure the motorcycle from FASTENING MOTORCYCLE tipping with support from a IN PLACE FOR TRANSPORTA- second person. TION Protect all components from being scratched where ten- sioning belts are routed, for example, by using adhesive tape or soft cloths. ATTENTION Pinching of components Component damage...
  • Page 157 the brackets for the passen- ger footrests on both sides. Tension all luggage straps evenly so that the vehicle is securely fastened.
  • Page 158 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL...
  • Page 159 GENERAL NOTES ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL (MSR) DYNAMIC ESA RIDING MODE DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (RDC) GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT HILL START CONTROL SHIFTCAM ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT...

  • Page 160: General Notes

    The footbrake lever acts when the rider increases the only on the rear wheel brake. brake pressure, the wheels BMW Motorrad Integral begin to lock and driving ABS Pro adapts the braking stability is lost, and a fall can force distribution between the result.
  • Page 161 At this point in BMW Motorrad Integral time, the BMW Motorrad In- ABS Pro cannot prevent the tegral ABS Pro must assume rear wheel from lifting off the extremely low friction coef- ground.
  • Page 162 Apart from problems with the served. BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual riding conditions can also Reserves for safety cause a fault message to be The potentially shorter...

  • Page 163: Dynamic Traction Control (Dtc)

    Further development of ABS lation in the range of the ABS to ABS Pro control is more uniform. In the past, the BMW Motorrad ABS system provided for Advantages for the rider a very high level of safety The advantages of ABS Pro for...
  • Page 164 The or the DTC function is turned BMW Motorrad DTC can be off. In these cases, a DTC fault switched off in such instances. is displayed. A self-diagnosis...

  • Page 165: Dynamic Engine Brake Control (Msr)

    Hard brake onset in sporty an unstable riding condition. riding style. This case cannot be controlled by the BMW Motorrad DTC. Like the DTC traction control, Engine drag torque control pre- the dynamic engine brake con- vents this unstable riding state.

  • Page 166: Dynamic Esa

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL that the system is operating In ENDURO PRO riding mode, correctly. dynamic engine brake control is disabled. Adjustment options Damping modes DYNAMIC ESA Road: Damping for comfort- with Dynamic ESA able road travel Riding position compensation Dynamic: Damping for dynamic road travel The Dynamic ESA electronic Enduro: Damping for off-road...
  • Page 167 Throttle response RAIN In ECO riding mode: Particu- ROAD (standard mode) larly restrained In the RAIN and ENDURO rid- with riding modes Pro ing modes: Restrained ENDURO In the ROAD and DYNAMIC ENDURO PRO riding ENDURO PRO modes: Optimum DYNAMIC PRO In the DYNAMIC and With OE Pro riding modes, the DYNAMIC PRO riding modes:...
  • Page 168 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL Coordination ABS Pro is reduced compared to ECO, RAIN and ROAD. In the ECO, RAIN, ROAD, In the ABS setting DYNAMIC and DYNAMIC PRO DYNAMIC PRO, ABS Pro is riding modes, ABS is adjusted not available. to road use. In the ABS setting In ENDURO riding mode, ABS ENDURO PRO, ABS Pro is not...
  • Page 169 traction is avoided wherever In the ENDURO PRO and possible. DYNAMIC PRO riding modes, In the RAIN and ROAD DTC the DTC can be set differently settings, the front wheel is 99). prevented from lifting off. Switchover In the DTC setting DYNAMIC, Riding modes can be changed the DTC intervenes later than when the vehicle is at a stand-...
  • Page 170 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL ECO mode with ShiftCam and, if so, at which distance to technology the switching threshold. The length of the bar here repre- The ShiftCam technology sents the remaining load re- bridges the gap between serve to the point of the switch maximum dynamics and to the full load cam.

  • Page 171: Dynamic Brake Control

    braking distance, enabling DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL controlled braking. with riding modes Pro Behavior in the event of Dynamic Brake Control accidental activation of the function throttle grip The Dynamic Brake Con- If the throttle grip is acciden- trol function is active in tally actuated during emer- all riding modes.

  • Page 172: Tire Pressure Monitor (Rdc)

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL no sensors, a fault message is TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR generated. (RDC) Tire inflation pressure ranges with tire pressure monitor (TPM) The RDC control unit distin- guishes between three inflation Operation pressure ranges matched to A sensor located in each tire the motorcycle: monitors the air temperature Tire pressure within the per-...

  • Page 173: Gear Shift Assistant

    displayed there do not match GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT the values shown in the display. with Gearshift Assistant Pro Tire pressure adjustment Gear Shift Assistant Pro Compare the RDC value in the Your motorcycle is equipped instrument cluster with the with the Gear Shift Assistant value on the back cover of the Pro originally developed for rider's manual.
  • Page 174 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL Downshifts For the system to detect the Downshifts are assisted up to rider's intention to change the speed at which the engine gears, the gearshift lever reaches maximum rpm in the previously not operated must gear to be engaged. Over- be moved against the spring revving is thus prevented.

  • Page 175: Hill Start Control

    If the rider uses high brake Release thresholds pressure to stop, a high hold- ing pressure is built up. The min 1550 min brake is a bit slower to re- 6th gear lease when riding off. More min 1600 min torque is required to ride off, making additional turning of HILL START CONTROL...

  • Page 176: Shiftcam

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL Brake warning jerk cams for the left and right in- take valve differ in stroke and The brake is released briefly angle position when the par- and is immediately reacti- vated. tial load cam is activated. This This causes a jerking behavior causes a staggered opening of that the rider can feel.

  • Page 177: Adaptive Headlight

    an enormous increase in active ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT safety. with Adaptive Lights How do the adaptive headlights work? The standard installed dimming unit in the headlight consists of two reflectors that gener- ate low-beam headlights us- ing LED. Ride height sensors at the front and rear wheel suspension provide data for continuous headlight range...
  • Page 178 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 179 GENERAL NOTES ONBOARD TOOL SET FRONT WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH COOLANT TIRES RIMS WHEELS AIR FILTER LIGHT SOURCES JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR...

  • Page 180: General Notes

    If in doubt, contact a repair For reinstallation, cables and shop, preferably an authorized wires that were cut free must BMW Motorrad dealer. be secured with new dispos- able cable ties. Microencapsulated screws Protrusions should be cut off The microencapsulation is a with cable tie pliers.

  • Page 181: Onboard Tool Set

    ONBOARD TOOL SET FRONT WHEEL STAND Attaching the front wheel stand ATTENTION Use of BMW Motorrad front wheel stand without addi- tional center or auxiliary stand Component damage cause by Screwdriver handle tipping over Use with screwdriver Place the motorcycle on a...

  • Page 182: Engine Oil

    Your authorized checking the engine oil after a BMW Motorrad dealer will be journey of min 31 miles (min very happy to assist you in 50 km) in order to reduce the choosing the suitable auxiliary environmental impact.
  • Page 183 Have the oil level corrected on the cap 3 of the oil filler at a repair shop, preferably opening and turn counter- an authorized BMW Motorrad clockwise to remove it. dealer. Check engine oil level. 176)

  • Page 184: Brake System

    Improper working on the brake system Endangering of the operating safety of the brake system Have all work on the brake system carried out by ex- perts. Have the brakes checked by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 185 Rear brake-pad wear yond their minimum thick- limit ness. 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric- Have brake pads renewed at tion material without carrier a repair shop, preferably an plate.) authorized BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 186 Have brake pads renewed at Make sure that the lid of a repair shop, preferably an the brake fluid reservoir is authorized BMW Motorrad cleaned before opening. dealer. Make sure that brake fluid is used from a sealed con- tainer only.
  • Page 187 If the brake fluid level falls be- low the approved level: Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking the rear brake fluid level Check brake fluid level at WARNING brake fluid reservoir for front wheel brake 1.

  • Page 188: Clutch

    If the brake fluid level falls be- low the approved level: Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. CLUTCH Checking the clutch function Check the brake fluid level at Pull the clutch lever.
  • Page 189 Topping up coolant WARNING Opening the radiator cap Risk of burning Do not open the radiator cap when it is hot. Check the coolant level ex- clusively at the expansion Check coolant level at expan- tank and top up if necessary. sion tank 1.

  • Page 190: Tires

    MAINTENANCE Close the cap of the coolant Park the motorcycle, making expansion tank. sure the ground is level and firm. Check tire pressure against data below. Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire cold) Rear tire pressure Position the lid 2. Install screw 1.

  • Page 191: Rims

    If necessary, replace the and, if necessary, renewed by tires before the legally spec- a repair shop, preferably an ified minimum tread depth authorized BMW Motorrad is reached. dealer. Park the motorcycle, making Checking spokes sure the ground is level and Park the motorcycle, making firm.
  • Page 192 BMW Motorrad dealer. In some Do not actuate the brakes cases, the data stored in the with the brake caliper re- control units can be adapted moved.
  • Page 193 Raise the front of motor- cycle, preferably using a BMW Motorrad front wheel stand, until the front wheel rotates freely. Attach the front wheel stand. 175) Pull out the quick-release axle 1 while supporting the front wheel.
  • Page 194 Accident hazard Have the tightening torques Observe running direction checked by a repair shop, arrows on tire or rim. preferably by an authorized Roll the front wheel into the BMW Motorrad dealer. front suspension.
  • Page 195 Quick-release axle in telescopic fork M12 x 20 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Tighten left-hand axle clamp- ing screw 2 to the specified torque. Clamping screw for Lubricate the quick-release quick-release axle in axle 1. telescopic fork Lubricant M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Optimoly TA Lift the front wheel and install...
  • Page 196 MAINTENANCE Put the brake calipers on the Insert the wheel speed sensor left and right onto the brake cable into the holding clips 1 disks. and 2. Insert the wheel speed sensor into the drilled hole and install screw 3. Wheel speed sensor on fork M6 x 16...
  • Page 197 Have the tightening torques checked by a repair shop, Remove the screws 1 of the preferably by an authorized rear wheel while supporting BMW Motorrad dealer. the wheel. Roll rear wheel out toward Place rear wheel on rear rear. wheel support.

  • Page 198: Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE Install the lug bolts 1 to the specified torque. Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange Tightening sequence: Tighten crosswise M10 x 1.25 x 40 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Remove screws 1. Loosen the cover 2 on both AIR FILTER sides.
  • Page 199 Checking air filter insert Air filter cover on intake Check air filter insert and silencer clean if necessary. 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Replace heavily soiled air filter insert. Installing air filter insert Position the cover 2 on both sides. Install the screws (short col- Clean air filter element 4 or lar) 1.

  • Page 200: Light Sources

    Please contact a repair shop for Install screws (short collar) 3 this purpose, preferably an and 4. authorized BMW Motorrad Close lid 5 of storage com- dealer. partment. Install the screws (short col- All light sources on the vehi- lar) 1.
  • Page 201 To replace the lamp for low- Remove the spring clip 1 beam headlight, remove the from the lock and fold it to cover 1 by turning it counter- the side. Remove the lamp 2. clockwise. Replace the defective light source. Bulbs for low-beam headlight without...
  • Page 202 MAINTENANCE Turn off the ignition. Insert the lamp 2, making sure the lug 3 is in the cor- Remove the cover 1 by turn- rect position. ing it counterclockwise. The alignment of the bulb may differ from the illus- tration. Insert the spring clip 1 into the lock.

  • Page 203: Jump-Starting

    Replace the defective light Position cover panel and in- source. stall it by turning clockwise. Bulb for parking light JUMP-STARTING without headlight control CAUTION Touching live parts of the with headlight control ignition system when the W5W / 12 V / 5 W engine is running To protect the glass of the Electrocution...
  • Page 204 MAINTENANCE donor battery's negative ter- minal 3 while connecting the ATTENTION other end to the empty bat- Jump-starting with a voltage tery's negative terminal. higher than 12 V Run the engine of the donor Damage to the motorcycle's vehicle during the jump-start- electronics ing procedure.

  • Page 205: Battery

    Do not open the battery. a trickle-charger to the Do not top up with water. battery. Be sure to read and com- BMW Motorrad has de- ply with the instructions for veloped a trickle-charger charging the battery on the specially designed for compat- following pages.
  • Page 206 Use suitable BMW battery Damage to the motorcycle's chargers. You can obtain electronics Disconnect the battery be- the right charger from your fore charging on the battery authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. terminals. Charge connected battery via onboard power socket. ATTENTION The vehicle electronics...
  • Page 207 Charging disconnected with anti-theft alarm system battery (DWA) Turn off the anti-theft alarm Charge battery using a suit- system if necessary. able charger. Comply with operating instructions of charger. Once battery is fully charged, disconnect charger's terminal clips from battery terminals. In the case of longer peri- ods when the motorcycle is not being used, the battery...
  • Page 208 MAINTENANCE Slide battery into holder. Disconnect the positive bat- tery cable 1 and pull out the First press retaining plate into battery. the mounts 1 and then press Installing the battery under the battery at point 2. If the 12 V battery is in- stalled incorrectly or the terminals are reversed (e.g.

  • Page 209: Fuses

    Consult the fuse assignment diagram and replace the de- fective fuse. If the fuses are faulty fre- quently, have the electri- cal system checked by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Insert connector 1. Install the rider's seat. 126)
  • Page 210 Anti-theft alarm system Have the fuse exchanged (DWA) by a specialist workshop, Ignition switch preferably an authorized Diagnostic socket BMW Motorrad dealer. Cut-off relay for ignition coil 7.5 A Multifunction switch, left Tire pressure control (T- Sensor box Seat heating...

  • Page 211: Diagnostic Connector

    2 by Vehicle experiences malfunc- pulling it upwards. tions Do not have the diagnos- tic socket disconnected ex- cept during BMW Motorrad service by a repair shop or other authorized persons. Have work carried out by appropriately trained per- sonnel.
  • Page 212 MAINTENANCE Insert the diagnostic socket 2 into the holder 4. The locking mechanisms 3 engage on both sides. Connect the bracket 4 to the mount 1. Make sure that the hook 5 engages. Install the battery cover. 203)
  • Page 214 ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 215 GENERAL NOTES SOCKETS USB CHARGING SOCKET CASES TOPCASE NAVIGATION SYSTEM...

  • Page 216: General Notes

    Your authorized Safety risk BMW Motorrad dealer BMW Motorrad cannot ex- offers you qualified advice for amine or test each product choosing original BMW parts, of outside origin to ensure accessories and other products.

  • Page 217: Usb Charging Socket

    Automatic shutoff Automatic shutoff The onboard sockets are au- The USB charging sockets are tomatically switched off dur- automatically switched off un- ing the starting procedure. der the following conditions: To relieve the electrical sys- If the battery voltage is too tem, the sockets are turned low to retain the starting ca- off 60 seconds after the ig-...

  • Page 218: Cases

    ACCESSORIES Cables must not impede the Closing a case rider. Cables must not restrict the steering angle and handling characteristics. Cables must not become trapped. CASES with aluminum case Close the case lid. Opening a case Put the locking claw 1 on the lid.
  • Page 219 Installing the case lid Pull locking claw 3 to the side while holding the case in po- Put the case lid on the case. Close one closure of the case sition. Pull the case forward up to lid. Open the case lid toward the the stop and remove it side- closed side.

  • Page 220: Topcase

    ACCESSORIES Turn the key clockwise and Pull the locking claw 3 back- remove it. ward and open the lid. Maximum payload and Closing topcase maximum speed Observe maximum payload and maximum speed. The following values apply to the combination described here: Maximum speed for rid- ing with aluminum case...

  • Page 221: Navigation System

    Securely fastening navigation device The navigation prepa- ration is suitable for BMW Motorrad Navigator IV and later. The locking system of the Put the locking claw 1 on the Mount Cradle offers no topcase carrier.
  • Page 222 ACCESSORIES The locking mechanism 3 is locked. Turn the ignition key 4 clock- wise. Navigation device is locked and ignition key can be re- moved. Removing the navigation device and installing the cover Turn the ignition key 1 coun- terclockwise. ATTENTION Pull the shut-off lock 2 to the left.
  • Page 223 BMW Motorrad communication system. In this case, please contact your authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. If the BMW Motorrad Navigator is installed and the operating focus is changed to the Naviga- Mount the cover 1 in the tor (...
  • Page 224 ACCESSORIES BMW Motorrad communication Press the rocker button system. MENU 2 at the bottom In the BMW special menu: Se- Change the operating focus to lect menu items. the Pure Ride view. Briefly tilting the Multi- In detail, the following functions...
  • Page 225 1 at Touching a data field on the the upper left on the map view. display opens a menu for se- If a BMW Motorrad com- lecting the data. munication system is con- The values available for selec-...
  • Page 226 Nav- igator via the display settings. Security settings The BMW Motorrad Naviga- tor V and the BMW Motorrad Navigator VI can be secured against unauthorized use with a four-digit PIN (Garmin Lock). If this function is activated while...
  • Page 228 CARE...
  • Page 229 CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING SENSITIVE VEHICLE PARTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINT PRESERVATION STORE MOTORCYCLE PUTTING THE MOTORCYCLE INTO OPERATION...

  • Page 230: Care Products

    WARNING products available at your au- Wet brake disks and brake thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. pads after washing the vehi- BMW Care Products have been cle, after water passages or materials tested, lab-tested, and...

  • Page 231: Cleaning Sensitive Vehicle Parts

    To prevent stains, do not wash thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. the vehicle immediately after it has been exposed to bright CLEANING SENSITIVE VEHI- sunlight and do not wash it in CLE PARTS the sun. Plastics Regularly clean the fork tubes of contamination.

  • Page 232: Care Of Paintwork

    It is recommended to use BMW Motorrad solvent cleaner and then apply BMW Motorrad high-gloss polish to preserve the paint. Contaminants on the paint sur- face are particularly easy to see...

  • Page 233: Paint Preservation

    Clean the motorcycle. ately with cleaning benzene or Completely fill the motorcy- ethyl alcohol on a clean cloth cle's fuel tank. or cotton ball. BMW Motorrad recommends removing tar Fuel additives clean the stains with BMW tar remover. fuel injection system and Then add a protective wax the combustion area.
  • Page 234 CARE Install the battery. ( 202) Observe checklist ( 135).
  • Page 236 TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 237 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART THREADED CONNECTIONS FUEL ENGINE OIL ENGINE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION REAR-WHEEL DRIVE FRAME RUNNING GEAR BRAKES WHEELS AND TIRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS PERFORMANCE DATA...

  • Page 238: Troubleshooting Chart

    TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Engine does not start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill Adjust emergency on/off switch) switch (kill switch) to normal operating position. Side stand extended and gear Retract side stand. engaged Gear engaged and clutch not Place transmission in neutral or disengaged disengage clutch.
  • Page 239 Bluetooth connection is not established. Possible cause Remedy Necessary pairing steps were Refer to the operating not performed. instructions of the communica- tion system for the necessary steps for pairing. The communication system is Switch off the communication not connected automatically system of the helmet and con- despite successful pairing.
  • Page 240 77). Active destination guidance is not displayed in the instrument cluster. Possible cause Remedy Navigation from the Call up the BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad Con- Connected App on the con- nected App was not nected mobile end device be- transferred.

  • Page 241: Threaded Connections

    THREADED CONNECTIONS Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in telescopic fork M12 x 20 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Fork bridge, bottom at slider tube M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Brake caliper on tele- scopic forks...
  • Page 242 TECHNICAL DATA Mirrors Value Valid Mirror (locknut) on adapter M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Gearshift lever Value Valid Foot piece to gearshift lever M6 x 20 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) micro-encapsulated Footbrake lever...
  • Page 243 Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block (han- dlebar clamp) on fork bridge M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: tighten to block at front in direction of travel 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) M8 x 65 Tightening sequence: with handle- tighten to block at bar risers front in direction of travel...

  • Page 244: Fuel

    1.1 gal (max 4 l), with filter replacement Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL/ JASO MA2, Additives (for instance, molybdenum-based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. BMW recommends...

  • Page 245: Engine

    Engine oil, quantity for topping max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), Difference between MIN and BMW recommends ENGINE Engine number location Lower right of engine block beneath the starter Engine type A74B12M Engine design Air-cooled/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke opposed-twin engine with two overhead, spur-gear-driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft, and variable intake...

  • Page 246: Clutch

    TECHNICAL DATA CLUTCH Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slip- per clutch TRANSMISSION Transmission design 6-speed transmission with he- lical cut dog ring gears REAR-WHEEL DRIVE Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.91 (32:11 teeth) Rear axle differential oil SAE 70W-80, above 5 °C and below 5 °C FRAME Location of type plate...

  • Page 247: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear-wheel guide Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Par- alever Spring travel on the rear wheel 8.7 in (220 mm), on wheel with lowered 6.7 in (170 mm), on wheel BRAKES Front wheel Type of front wheel brake...

  • Page 248: Wheels And Tires

    TECHNICAL DATA WHEELS AND TIRES Speed category of front/rear V, minimum requirement: tires 149 mph (240 km/h) Front wheel Front-wheel rim size 3.0"x19" Front tire designation 120/70 - R19 Load index for front tire At least 60 Permissible front-wheel imbal- max 0.2 oz (max 5 g) ance Permissible front wheel load...
  • Page 249 Fuse 2 7.5 A, Left multifunction switch, Tire Pressure Control (TPM), sensor box, seat heating Fuse carrier 50 A, Fuse 1: Voltage regula- Battery Battery design AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery, maintenance-free with M Lightweight battery Lithium ion battery Battery voltage 12 V with M Lightweight battery 12 V...

  • Page 250: Dimensions

    TECHNICAL DATA without headlight control with headlight control W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light Bulbs for flashing turn indica- tors DIMENSIONS Motorcycle length 89.4 in (2270 mm), over splash guard Motorcycle height 57.5...59.8 in (1460...1520 mm), over windshield, at DIN un- loaded vehicle weight with Style Rallye...
  • Page 251 Front-seat height 35...35.8 in (890...910 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with lowered 31.7...32.5 in (805...825 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded with seat heating vehicle weight with lowered 32.3...33.1 in (820...840 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded with passenger package, vehicle weight with lowered...

  • Page 252: Weights

    TECHNICAL DATA with lowered 72.4...73.2 in (1840...1860 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded with seat heating vehicle weight with lowered 72.8...74.4 in (1850...1890 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with lowered 74 in (1880 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded vehi- with Rallye seat, low cle weight with Rallye seat, low...
  • Page 254 SERVICE...
  • Page 255 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES MAINTENANCE WORK MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW MOTORRAD BREAK-IN SERVICE MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS...

  • Page 256: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 257: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE always in optimum condition, With its worldwide dealer net- BMW Motorrad recommends work, BMW Motorrad can at- that you comply with the main- tend to you and your motor- tenance intervals specified for cycle in over 100 countries your motorcycle.

  • Page 258: Bmw Motorrad Mobility Services

    MAINTENANCE WORK can also be viewed by the new vehicle owner. An authorized BMW pre-delivery check BMW Motorrad dealer or repair The BMW pre-delivery check is shop can view the data entered carried out by your authorized in the service history.
  • Page 259 this distance covered is reached before the next service appointment, service must be performed sooner. The service display in the display reminds you of the ap- proaching service appointment approx. one month or 620 mi (1000 km) before the entered values.

  • Page 260: Maintenance Schedule

    (including oil and oil filter the universal shaft change) 10 Recommended: Lubricate Standard scope of the universal shaft BMW Motorrad service 11 Replace the universal Engine oil change with shaft filter 12 Change brake fluid in the Oil change in the bevel...
  • Page 261 when used off-road, an- nually or every 6000 mi (10000 km) (whichever comes first) At first after one year, then every two years Relative to the service life of the component...

  • Page 262: Bmw Motorrad Break-In Service

    SERVICE BMW MOTORRAD BREAK-IN SERVICE BMW Motorrad break-in service The BMW Motorrad break-in service repair procedures are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance required for your vehicle may differ. Setting the service date and remaining distance Performing the vehicle test using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic...

  • Page 263: Maintenance Confirmations

    MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS BMW Motorrad Service standard scope The repair procedures belonging to the BMW Motorrad Service standard package are listed below. The actual maintenance work applicable for your vehicle may differ. Performing the vehicle test using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic...
  • Page 264 SERVICE BMW Motorrad pre- BMW Motorrad break-in delivery check service performed performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 265 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 266 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 267 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 268 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 269 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 270 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 271 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 272 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 273 BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...
  • Page 274 SERVICE BMW Motorrad Service performed at km Next service latest or, if reached earlier at km Work performed BMW Motorrad Service Oil change in engine with filter Oil change in bevel gears Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert...

  • Page 275: Service Confirmations

    SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work, as well as installed optional accessories and special cam- paigns performed. Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 276 SERVICE Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 278 RADIO EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER KEYLESS RIDE KEY KEYLESS RIDE ECU CERTIFICATION TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 279: Radio Equipment Electronic Immobiliser

    RADIO EQUIPMENT ELEC- exploitation est autorisée aux TRONIC IMMOBILISER deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas pro- For all countries without EU duire de brouillage, et Model name: EWS 4 (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil Manufacturer doit accepter tout brouillage BECOM Electronics GmbH radioélectrique subi, même si le Technikerstraße 1, A-7442...

  • Page 280: Keyless Ride Key

    APPENDIX To comply with FCC RF expos- Le présent appareil est con- ure compliance requirements, forme aux CNR d’Industrie Ca- the device must be installed to nada applicables aux appareils provide a separation distance radio exempts de licence. L’- of at least 20 cm from all per- exploitation est autorisée aux sons.

  • Page 281: Keyless Ride Ecu

    KEYLESS RIDE ECU (1) L’appareil ne doit pas pro- duire de brouillage; For all Countries without EU (2) L’utilisateur de l'appareil Model name: HUF8485 doit acceptor tout brouillage Manufacturer radioélectrique subi, même si le Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & brouillage est susceptible d’en Co.

  • Page 282: Radio Equipment Tft Instrument Cluster

    APPENDIX proved by the party responsi- subject to the following two ble for compliance could void conditions: the user's authority to operate (1) This device may not cause the equipment. The term "IC:" harmful interference, and before the radio certification (2) This device must accept number only signifies that In- any interference received, in-...
  • Page 283 Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Thi s device complies with In- (1) this device may not cause dustry Canada’s licence-exempt interference, and RSSs and part 15 of the FCC (2) this device must accept any Rules.
  • Page 284 INDEX Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Checking the front, 178 Checking the rear, 179 Displays, 57 Running in, 139 Indicator lights, 57, 58 Brakes Operating element, 21 ABS Pro in detail, 157 Self-diagnosis, 137 ABS Pro depends on riding Technology in detail, 154 mode, 143 Accessories...
  • Page 285 Coolant manual, 87 Checking the fill level, 182 Notes, 11 Topping up, 183 Emergency-off switch, 22, 23 Operating, 86 Engine Damping Indicator lights, 50, 51 Rear adjusting element, 18 Starting, 135 Diagnostic socket Technical data, 239 Detaching, 205 Engine oil Fastening, 205 Checking the fill level, 176 Dimensions...
  • Page 286 INDEX Immobilizer, 84 Gearshift assistant Wallet key, 81 Gear not taught in, 62 Indicator lights, 24 Riding, 140 ABS, 57, 58 Technology in detail, 167 Anti-theft alarm system, 48 DTC, 58, 59, 60 DWA, 47, 48 Handlebars Emergency call, 56 Setting, 122 Engine control, 50, 51 Hazard warning flasher...
  • Page 287 Luggage Keyless Ride Loading information, 132 Battery of radio-operated key is dead or radio-operated key Maintenance is lost, 84 Maintenance schedule, 254 Electronic immobilizer Maintenance confirmati- EWS, 84 ons, 257 Indicator lights, 43, 44 Maintenance intervals, 252 Locking the steering lock, 82 Media Turning off the ignition, 83 Operating, 75...
  • Page 288 INDEX Operating focus Rear-wheel drive change, 73 Technical data, 240 Outside temperature, 43 Refueling, 145 Fuel quality, 144 Overview of warning with Keyless Ride, 147, 148 indicators, 37 Remote control Overviews Replacing the battery, 85 Indicator and warning Rider's Manual (US Model) lights, 28 Position on vehicle, 20 Instrument cluster, 24, 29, 30...
  • Page 289 ShiftCam, 170 Spark plugs, 243 Technology in detail, 170 Transmission, 240 Shifting gears Weights, 246 Upshift recommendation, 32 Wheels and tires, 242 Socket Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Information on use, 210 Display, 52 Spark plugs Tires Technical Data, 243 Checking tire pressure, 184 Speed control Checking tread depth, 185 Operating, 100...
  • Page 290 INDEX Vehicle identification number Position on vehicle, 19 Vehicle voltage, 44, 45 Warning lights, 24 Overview, 28 Weights Payload table, 20 Technical data, 246 Wheels Checking rims, 185 Checking spokes, 185 Installing the front wheel, 188 Installing the rear wheel, 191 Removing front wheel, 186 Size change, 185 Technical data, 242...
  • Page 291 Reprinting, in whole or in hands frequently when ser- part, is only permitted with vicing your vehicle. the written permission of Further information is avail- BMW Motorrad, Aftersales. able at: Original Rider's Manual, printed www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ in Germany. passenger-vehicle...
  • Page 292 Important data for refueling stop: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded (max. 15 % ethanol, E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 90 AKI Alternative fuel quality Normal unleaded (with perfor- mance penalty) (max. 15 % ethanol, E15) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx.

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