Summary of Contents for BMW Motorrad F 800 GS 2023
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MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL F 800 GS MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
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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)
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YOUR BMW. We congratulate you on your choice of a vehicle from BMW Motorrad and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new vehicle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.
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GENERAL STATUS INSTRUCTIONS INDICATORS Quick & easy reference Indicator and warning Abbreviations and sym- lights bols Pure Ride view Equipment Menu view Technical data Rev. counter Currency Recommendation to Additional sources of upshift information Warning indicators Certificates and operat- ing licences INSTRUMENT Data memory CLUSTER...
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Intelligent emergency Securing motorcycle call for transportation Lighting Traction control (DTC) ENGINEERING DE- Electronic Suspension TAILS Adjustment (D-ESA) Riding mode General notes Cruise control Antilock Brake Sys- Anti-theft alarm tem (ABS) (DWA) Traction control Tyre pressure monit- (DTC) oring (RDC) Dynamic engine Heated grips brake control...
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Navigation system Recycling BMW Motorrad Service CARE BMW Motorrad service history Care products BMW Motorrad mo- Washing the vehicle Cleaning easily dam- bility services Maintenance work aged components Maintenance sched- Care of paintwork Paint preservation Laying up motorcycle...
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APPENDIX Declaration of Con- formity Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster Radio equipment tyre pressure control (RDC) Keyless Ride ECU Keyless Ride Key Radio equipment electronic immobil- iser Radio equipment in- telligent emergency call INDEX...
QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA CURRENCY ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES DATA MEMORY INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM...
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTION Special notes QUICK & EASY REFERENCE and precautionary meas- An important aspect of this ures. Non-compliance can lead rider's manual is that it can be to damage to the vehicle or ac- used for quick and easy refer- cessory and, consequently, to ence.
Optional equipment. EQUIPMENT The vehicles are When you ordered your assembled com- BMW Motorrad, you chose plete with all the various items of custom BMW Motorrad equipment. This rider's manual optional equipment describes optional equipment originally ordered. (OE) and selected optional Optional accessories.
Your authorised tration documents, or can be BMW Motorrad retailer obtained from your authorised will be happy to answer any BMW Motorrad retailer or an- questions you may have. other qualified service partner or specialist workshop. The Internet specifications in the vehicle...
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The vehicle owner can also re- process personal data. quest that a BMW Motorrad...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS retailer or another qualified Environmental conditions, for service partner or specialist example temperature workshop read out the data The data is only processed in that is stored in the vehicle for the vehicle itself and is gener- a charge. ally non-permanent.
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BMW Motorrad retailer or an- this technical information can other qualified service partner be read out of the vehicle to- or specialist workshop.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Multimedia data, such as mu- formation is transferred to the sic for playback mobile device. Depending on Contacts data for use in con- the type of integration, this in- nection with a communication cludes, for example, position system or an integrated navig- data and additional general ation system vehicle information.
Services of the vehicle has no influence on the con- manufacturer tent that is exchanged in this instance. Information on the For online services of the type, scope and purpose of the vehicle manufacturer, the data capture and use of per- individual functions are sonal data as part of the ser- described at suitable points,...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Protection of personal data: press permission of the per- Directive 95/46/EC of the son affected by the data pro- European Parliament and of cessing, for example the vehicle the Council. owner. Protection of personal data: SIM card Directive 2002/58/EC of the The intelligent emergency call European Parliament and of system operates via the mobile...
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card installed in a particular tions centre by the statutory vehicle. emergency call system eCall. In addition, the intelligent Log data of emergency calls emergency call system sends The log data of emergency the following additional calls is stored in a memory of information to an emergency the vehicle.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS lysed. After this, the voice re- cordings are deleted. The voice recordings of the employee of the emergency call centre are stored for 24 hours for quality assurance purposes. Information on personal data The data that is processed as part of the intelligent emer- gency call is processed exclus- ively to carry out the emer-...
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GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
GENERAL VIEWS GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Power socket ( 200) USB charging interface 201) Seat lock ( 105) Passenger grab handle Adjustment of damping 114) Rear footrest Rider footrest Oil filler opening and oil dipstick ( 158)
GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Adjustment of spring pre- load ( 113) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 164) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 163) Vehicle identification number, type plate (on steering head) Coolant level indicator (behind the side trim pan- el) ( 166) Rider footrest Rear footrest Passenger grab handle...
GENERAL VIEWS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicator and warning lights ( Instrument cluster 29) ( DWA light-emitting diode 102) with Keyless Ride Indicator light for the ra- dio-operated key ( Photosensor (for adapting the brightness of the in- strument lighting)
STATUS INDICATORS MENU VIEW Speedometer 14 Outside temperature warning ( Cruise control ( 15 Ambient temperature Speed Limit Info ( 16 Menu section Riding mode ( Status line ( Recommendation to up- shift ( Gear indicator Clock Connection status 10 Muting ( 11 Operating help 12 Heating stages, handlebar grips (...
REV. COUNTER Scale Engine speed range Upper/red engine speed range Needle Secondary indicator Unit for engine speed display: 1000 revolutions per minute...
STATUS INDICATORS RECOMMENDATION TO UP- SHIFT Check Control display The messages differ in how they show on the display. Dif- The recommendation to upshift ferent colours and symbols are in the status line 1 or in the used depending on priority: Pure Ride view 2 indicates the Green CHECK OK 1: No mes- best time to upshift economic-...
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or has reached a certain speed. Dashes are displayed as place- holders for as long as a meas- ured value cannot be displayed because the preconditions for measurement have still to be met. If there are no valid meas- ured values, there will be no assessment in the form of a Values display coloured symbol.
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STATUS INDICATORS 64). The message can be called up again as long as the fault persists.
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Warnings, overview Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Outside tempe- is displayed. rature warning Radio-operated lights up yel- Remote key not in key out of range low. range. Keyless Ride lights up yel- Keyless Ride failed ( low. failure Replacing battery lights up yel- Remote key bat-...
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STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Anti-theft alarm Alarm system battery flat battery empty. DWA failed Alarm system failure Engine tempera- lights up yel- Engine temp. ture high ( low. high! Engine over- lights up red. Engine overheat- heated ( ing! Drive malfunction...
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Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Tyre pressure flashes red. is displayed in red. outside permitted tolerance ( Tyre pressure does not match setpoint Tyre press. con- trol. Loss of pressure. Transmission fault " " Sensor faulty lights up yel- "...
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STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights ABS self-dia- flashes. gnosis not com- pleted ( ABS fault ( lights up yel- Limited ABS low. availability! lights up. ABS failed lights up yel- ABS failure! low. lights up. ABS Pro failed lights up yel- ABS Pro failure! low.
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Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights DTC fault ( lights up yel- Traction control low. failure! lights up. D-ESA fault lights up yel- Spring strut ad- low. justment faulty! Fuel down to re- Fuel reserve reached. serve ( Go to a filling station soon Gear not taught flashes.
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STATUS INDICATORS Ambient temperature The outside temperature is dis- WARNING played in the status line of the Risk of black ice forming TFT display. even when temperature is When the vehicle is at a stand- above approx. 3 °C still, the heat of the electrical Risk of accident machine can falsify the ambi- Always take extra care when...
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The integral battery in the ra- Have the faulty radio-operated dio-operated key has lost a key replaced by an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. significant proportion of its original capacity. There is no Keyless Ride failed assurance of how long the ra-...
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Switch off non-essential con- cialist workshop, preferably an sumers or disconnect them authorised BMW Motorrad re- from the vehicle's electrical tailer. system. If the fault persists or occurs Voltage of the vehicle...
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Have the fault rectified as dicator faulty! quickly as possible by a spe- Rear right turn indic- cialist workshop, preferably an ator faulty! authorised BMW Motorrad re- Number plate light tailer. faulty! Bulb faulty Have it checked by a lights up yellow.
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This error message is dis- quickly as possible by a spe- played briefly only after cialist workshop, preferably an the Pre-Ride-Check completes. authorised BMW Motorrad re- Possible cause: tailer. The integral battery in the anti- Anti-theft alarm battery weak theft alarm (DWA) has lost its with anti-theft alarm (DWA) entire original capacity.
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Possible cause: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised The coolant level is too low. BMW Motorrad retailer. Check the coolant level. 166) DWA failed If the coolant level is too low: with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Allow the motor to cool down.
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If the coolant level is too low: preferably an authorised Allow the motor to cool BMW Motorrad retailer. down. Top up the coolant. You can continue riding; pol- Have the cooling system lutant emissions are higher checked by a specialist than the threshold values.
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BMW Motorrad re- tailer. WARNING It is possible to continue to Unusual ride characterist- ride but not recommended. ics when engine running in Engine control failed emergency-operation mode lights up yellow. Risk of accident Avoid accelerating sharply lights up.
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The sensors do not cialist workshop, preferably an start transmitting measured authorised BMW Motorrad re- tyre pressure signals until the tailer. first time the vehicle acceler- ates to more than the minimum...
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RDC sensor is not active ible tolerance range. min 30 km/h (The RDC For further information about sensor does not transmit its BMW Motorrad RDC, see the signal to the vehicle until a section entitled "Engineering certain minimum speed has details" ( 151).
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Have the tyre checked for acteristics. damage by a specialist work- Adapt your style of riding shop, preferably an authorised accordingly. BMW Motorrad retailer. If you are unsure whether the vehicle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition:...
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Increase speed above this preferably an authorised threshold and observe the BMW Motorrad retailer. RDC readings. Assume that Sensor faulty or system fault a permanent fault has not oc- with tyre pressure control curred unless the 'General'...
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Have the fault rectified Tyre pressure check by a specialist workshop, failure! Function preferably an authorised limited. Have it checked BMW Motorrad retailer. by a specialist work- Battery for tyre pressure shop. sensor weak Possible cause: with tyre pressure control...
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Make an Consult a specialist work- appointment at a spe- shop, preferably an authorised cialist workshop. BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: Malfunction, side stand The emergency call cannot be monitor made automatically or cannot lights up yellow.
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143). Have the fault rectified as flashes. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an Possible cause: authorised BMW Motorrad re- The ABS function is not avail- tailer. able, because self-diagnosis did ABS failed not complete. The motorcycle has to move forward a few lights up yellow.
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(The motorcycle has to reach cialist workshop, preferably an a defined minimum speed authorised BMW Motorrad re- with the engine running for tailer. the wheel-speed sensors to DTC intervention be checked: min 5 km/h) quick-flashes.
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Possible cause: quickly as possible by a spe- The engine control unit has de- cialist workshop, preferably an tected a DTC fault. authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. DTC fault lights up yellow. lights up. Traction control failure! Onward...
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You can continue to ride. quickly as possible by a spe- Bear in mind the more cialist workshop, preferably an detailed information on authorised BMW Motorrad re- situations that can lead to a tailer. DTC fault ( 146). Have the fault rectified as...
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The fuel tank contains no more have the fault rectified than the reserve quantity of by a specialist workshop, fuel. preferably an authorised Reserve fuel BMW Motorrad retailer. Hazard warning lights system approx. 4 l is switched on Refuel. ( 133) flashes green.
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Have your motorcycle ser- viced regularly by a specialist Service due workshop, preferably by an is displayed in white. authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Service due! Have The vehicle remains oper- service performed by a ationally reliable and road- specialist workshop.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGS CONTROLS Multi-Controller 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 Multi-Controller with the exception of ap- Move the cursor up in lists plications without opera-...
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MENU rocker button top section of the rocker but- ton. Instructions given by the navigation system are displayed as a dialogue if the menu has not Navigation been called up. Operation of the MENU rocker button is temporarily restricted. Display Pure Ride view Short-press the top section of Long-press the top section of MENU rocker button 1:...
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER the menu item you want is Operating pointer 2: You can highlighted. scroll to the right. Short-press the bottom sec- Operating pointer 3: You can tion of button 2. scroll down. Operating pointer 4: You can menu can Settings scroll to the left.
Operating pointer 2: One System status displays more submenu level can be The system status is displayed accessed. in the lower area of the menu if Operating pointer 3: There a function is switched on or off. are more entries than can be displayed.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER The following values can be SETTINGS reset: Select the content of the top Break status line Navigate to Settings Journey Display Status line content Switch on the desired dis- Current plays. You can switch between the Speed selected displays in the top status line.
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Select the content of the top Break 1 status line. ( Break 2 (Average) Speed 1 (Average) Speed 2 with tyre pressure control (RDC) Tyre pressure Long-press button 1 to obtain the Pure Ride view. Repeatedly short-press but- Fuel tank level ton 1 to select the value in the top status line 2.
When ambient brightness iOS operating system, the drops below a defined BMW Motorrad Connected app threshold, the display is has to be opened prior to use. dimmed to the brightness set During the pairing process, the here.
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Select Rider's helmet Bluetooth connection may be and con- Passenger helm. restricted. BMW Motorrad firm. recommends keeping the Make the helmet's communic- mobile device above the fuel ation system visible. tank (e.g. carried in a jacket...
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Select Pair new rider's OPERATING FOCUS helmet Pair new pas- with preparation for naviga- and confirm. seng. helmet tion system Helmets are searched for. Change of operating focus The Bluetooth symbol If the Navigator is connected, flashes in the bottom you can toggle between opera- status line during pairing.
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Navigate to Enter the destination address Navigation Connect a mobile device. Favourites Select and confirm destina- tion. Call up the BMW Motorrad Select Start guidance Connected app and start the route guidance. Enter special destinations In the instrument cluster, call...
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Set route criteria Select Add as waypoint add the selected destination Navigate to Navigation as a waypoint. Route criteria Select The following criteria can be Start guidance overwrite the current destina- selected: tion. Route type Avoid End route guidance Select desired Route type Navigate to...
Vehicle is connected to a before riding off. compatible mobile device. The BMW Motorrad Connected app Adjust volume. ( is installed on the mobile Next track: Short-tilt Multi- device.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER sible to switch between two TELEPHONE phone calls. Precondition Telephone data The vehicle is connected to a Depending on the mobile compatible mobile device and device, when pairing ( helmet. completes telephone data Telephone calls are automatically sent to the vehicle.
Engine can be started. well. Consult a specialist work- Pre-Ride-Check is performed. shop, preferably an authorised 123) BMW Motorrad retailer. ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- Engaging steering lock gress. ( 124) Turn the handlebars all the DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- way to the left.
Handlebars not locked. The vehicle cannot be Key can be removed. started if the radio con- Electrically powered accessor- trol key is not within range (e.g. ies remain operational for a key inside one of the cases or limited period of time. the topcase).
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OPERATION Version 1: Short-press button 1. Side lights and all function circuits are switched on. Pre-Ride-Check is performed. 123) ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- gress. ( 124) DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- gress. ( 125) Press and hold down but- ton 1.
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vehicle can be started by simply inserting the folded radio-operated key into the ring aerial under the seat. There are two ways of deac- tivating the ignition. Version 1: Short-press button 1. Light is switched off. Remove the seat. ( 105) Handlebars (steering lock) are Insert the spare key or folded-...
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OPERATION Replacing battery of radio- operated key Requirement The radio-operated key does not react because the battery is weak. Remote key battery weak. Function lim- ited. Change battery. Press button 1. Key bit flips out. Push battery cover 2 up. DANGER Remove battery 3.
You can obtain extra keys access the data saved in the only through an authorised vehicle key via a ring aerial BMW Motorrad retailer. The in the ignition lock / R/C ignition keys are part of an ignition lock. The ignition...
OPERATION EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH (KILL SWITCH) Engine switched off Normal operating position (run) Emergency-off switch (kill switch) INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL with intelligent emergency WARNING call Operation of the kill switch Emergency call via BMW while riding Press the SOS button in an Risk of fall due to rear wheel emergency only.
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The BMW Call Center answers in this language. The language for the emergency call can be changed only by the authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. The time until transmission The language assigned to of the emergency call is dis- the vehicle varies from the played.
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OPERATION The connection was estab- The time until transmission lished. of the emergency call is dis- played. During that time, it is possible to cancel the emer- gency call. To cancel an emergency call: Press the SOS button and hold it down for two seconds. If possible, remove helmet and stop engine.
The low-beam headlight switches on automatically under the following conditions: When the engine is started. If the vehicle is pushed while the ignition is on. When the engine is not running you can switch on the lights by switching on the Open cover 1.
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OPERATION Headlight courtesy delay feature Switch off the ignition. Immediately after switching off the ignition, push but- ton 1 to the left and hold it in that position until the park- Immediately after switching ing lights come on. off the ignition, pull switch 1 Switch the ignition on and off back and hold it in that posi- again to switch off the park-...
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Start the engine. ( 123) coming traffic. This improves daytime visibility. Start the engine. ( 123) Navigate to Settings Vehicle settings and switch off the Lights Auto. daytime light function. Press button 1 to switch on the auxiliary headlights. The indicator light for the auxiliary headlight illumin- ates.
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OPERATION off after approx. two seconds If ambient brightness drops and the high-beam headlight, below a certain value, the low-beam headlight and front low-beam headlight is auto- side light are switched on. matically switched on (e.g. If the high beam headlight is in a tunnel).
Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the haz- ard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. Push button 1 to the left or right, as appropriate, to switch on the turn indicators.
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OPERATION Press and hold button 1 un- goes out; if self-diagnosis til the DTC indicator light has not completed it changes its status. starts flashing. Immediately after button 1 is Possible DTC system status pressed, DTC system status is displayed. is displayed.
ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (D-ESA) with Dynamic ESA Possible settings Dynamic ESA (electronic chassis and suspension adjustment) enables you to adjust rear-wheel damping Immediately after button 1 is to the road surface. Three pressed, the settings for damp- damper settings and three ing 2 and spring preload 3 are spring preload levels are displayed.
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OPERATION To adjust damping: ENDURO riding mode damp. Repeatedly short-press but- not adjustable. ton 1 until the setting you want to use is displayed. You can adjust the damp- ing characteristic while the motorcycle is on the move. To adjust spring preload: Start the engine.
Riding mode preselection is RIDING MODE a function for shortlisting the Using riding modes rider's subset of preferred rid- BMW Motorrad has developed ing modes. operational scenarios for your Between two and a maximum motorcycle from which you can of four riding modes can be...
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OPERATION Configure riding-mode preselection with riding modes Pro Switch on the ignition. Navigate to Settings Vehicle settings Rid- ing mode preselection Activate or deactivate rid- Press button 1. ing modes for riding mode preselection. The activated riding modes are available for subsequent selection.
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Adaptive cruise control deac- tivated. The selected riding mode is retained with the engine- characteristic, ABS, DTC and Dynamic ESA adaptation set- tings even after the ignition has been switched off. with riding modes Pro ATTENTION Activation of the off-road mode (ENDURO) when rid- ing on-road Risk of crash due to lack of...
OPERATION Dynamic ESA adaptation set- The intervention of riding tings even after the ignition dynamics control systems has been switched off. can be restricted, depending on which riding mode is selected CRUISE CONTROL and how the selected mode is with cruise control configured.
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Display when adjusting Setting road speed settings (Speed Limit Info active) Short-push button 1 forward. Adjustment range for Symbol 1 for cruise control is cruise control (gear-de- displayed in the Pure Ride view pendent) and in the top status line. 15...190 km/h Switching on cruise control shows.
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OPERATION Push button 1 forward and Indicator light for adaptive hold it in this position. cruise control goes out. The vehicle accelerates Resuming former cruising smoothly. speed The current speed is main- tained and saved if button 1 is not pushed again. Decelerating Short-push button 1 back to return to the speed saved be-...
Switching off cruise control with Keyless Ride Switch off the ignition. Slide switch 2 to the left. Press button 1 on the radio- The system is deactivated. Button 1 is disabled. operated key twice. Activation takes approximately ANTI-THEFT ALARM (DWA) 30 seconds to complete.
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The three times (if programmed). type of acoustic alarm tone Tilt sensor is deactivated. can be set by an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Alarm signal A DWA alarm can be triggered with Keyless Ride Motion sensor Switch-on attempt with an unauthorised vehicle key.
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Light signals issued by the 30 seconds if Arm automat- indicator light: is switched on. ically Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1 Turn indicators flash once. Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2 Confirmation tone sounds Flashes 3x: Ignition switched once (if programmed). on with unauthorised vehicle DWA has been switched off.
OPERATION Navigate to When the vehicle is go- Settings ing to be transported, de- Vehicle settings Switch activate the tilt sensor to pre- Target pressure on or off. vent the anti-theft alarm (DWA) warn. from being triggered. HEATED GRIPS : In addition to Arming tone Operating heated handlebar turn indicators flashing, alarm...
pears in front of heated grip symbol 3. The handlebar grips can be heated to three levels. High heating power is for heating the grips quickly: it is advisable to switch back to a lower heat- ing power as soon as the grips are warm.
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OPERATION Installing seat Push seat 2 in direction of arrow 4 into holders 3. Press seat firmly in direction of arrow 5. The seat bench audibly en- gages.
Adjusting headlight beam throw WARNING Slacken screws 1 on left and Adjusting the windscreen right. while riding Adjust beam throw by tilting Risk of falling the headlight slightly about its Do not attempt to adjust horizontal axis. the windscreen unless the Tighten screws 1 on left and motorcycle is at a standstill.
ADJUSTMENT WARNING Adjusting the handbrake lever while riding Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust the handbrake lever unless the vehicle is at a standstill. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase the span between the clutch lever and the handlebar grip.
Adjustment SHIFT MECHANISM It is essential to set spring pre- Adjusting gearshift lever load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded.
ADJUSTMENT board toolkit to turn adjuster An uneven surface requires knob 1 clockwise. softer damping than a smooth To reduce spring preload, use surface. the tool from the on-board An increase in spring preload toolkit to turn adjuster knob 1 requires firmer damping, a counter-clockwise.
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Turn the adjusting screw 1 anticlockwise to soften the damping action. Basic setting of rear- suspension damping characteristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go clockwise, then back it off 1.5 turns. (One-up without luggage) Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go clockwise, then back it off 0.5 turns.
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SAFETY INFORMATION REGULAR CHECK STARTING RUNNING IN SHIFTING GEAR OFF-ROAD USE BRAKES PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE REFUELLING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...
This applies even to short tion entitled "Technical data"). journeys, and to every season of the year. Your authorised WARNING BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to advise you on When a motorcycle with the correct clothing for every lowered suspension is cor- purpose.
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also the section entitled Lowering the motorcycle's "Accessories" ( 205). suspension shortens spring travel. Ride comfort might be Payload per case restricted as a result. Be sure to adjust spring preload ac- max 8 kg cordingly, particularly for riding two-up. Maximum permissible speed for riding with Loading correctly...
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RIDING Maximum speed with knobbly Maximum speed for rid- tyres or winter tyres ing with a loaded tank DANGER max 130 km/h Top speed of the motorcycle with rear softbag higher than the permissible Note the maximum payload of tyre maximum speed the rear softbag.
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WARNING WARNING Exhaust gases adversely af- Opening radiator cap fecting health Risk of burning Do not open the radiator Risk of asphyxiation Do not inhale exhaust cap when the system is hot. Check and, if necessary, top fumes. Do not run the engine in an up the coolant in the expan- enclosed space.
RIDING When load status changes: Risk of overheating without Dynamic ESA Adjust the spring preload for ATTENTION the rear wheel. ( 113) Engine running for pro- Adjust the damping for the longed period with vehicle rear wheel. ( 114) at standstill with Dynamic ESA Overheating due to insuf- Adjust the suspension.
Lubricate the chain. ( 181) Check the chain tension. 182) STARTING Starting engine ATTENTION Sufficient gearbox lubrica- Press starter button 1. tion only with the engine is The start attempt is auto- running. matically interrupted if Gearbox damage battery voltage is too low. Re- Do not allow the motorcycle charge the battery before you to roll for a lengthy period...
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Have the fault rectified as and how the selected mode is quickly as possible by a spe- configured. cialist workshop, preferably an Possible restrictions are indic- authorised BMW Motorrad re- ated by a pop-up message, tailer. for example Warning! ABS ABS self-diagnosis &...
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(The motorcycle has to reach cialist workshop, preferably an a defined minimum speed authorised BMW Motorrad re- with the engine running for tailer. the wheel-speed sensors to DTC self-diagnosis be checked: min 5 km/h)
RIDING Brake pads RUNNING IN New brake pads have to be run Engine in before they can achieve their Until the running-in check, optimum frictional force. You vary the throttle opening can compensate for this initial and engine-speed range reduction in braking efficiency frequently;...
For safety reasons, cruise load-change reaction. control is automatically BMW Motorrad recommends deactivated when Gear Shift disengaging the clutch for Assistant Pro downshifts. shifts in these circumstances. Cruise control remains active It is advisable to avoid using during upshifts.
RIDING OFF-ROAD USE ATTENTION After off-roading BMW Motorrad recommends Riding on unsurfaced or checking the following after dirty roads off-roading: Increased brake pad wear Check the thickness of the Tyre pressure brake pads more frequently and replace the brake pads WARNING in good time.
Un- nature. der these circumstances the front wheel can lock up. BRAKES BMW Motorrad ABS prevents How can stopping distance be the front wheel from locking minimised? Each time the brakes are ap- plied, a load distribution shift...
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RIDING ate and vehicle speed reaches Wetness and dirt on the brake 20 km/h. discs and the brake pads di- minish braking efficiency. Descending mountain passes Delayed braking action or poor braking efficiency must be WARNING reckoned with in the follow- Braking mostly with the rear ing situations: Riding in the rain or through...
Possibility of a fall not PARKING YOUR precluded MOTORCYCLE Although ABS Pro provides the Side stand rider with valuable assistance Switch off the engine. and constitutes a huge advance in safety for braking with the ATTENTION motorcycle banked for corner- ing, it cannot under any circum- Poor ground underneath the stances be considered as re-...
More Do not lean or sit on the information is available from vehicle with the centre stand your authorised BMW Motorrad extended. retailer. Extend the centre stand and Recommended fuel lift the motorcycle on to the grade stand.
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Alternative fuel grade ATTENTION Wetting of plastic surfaces Regular unleaded by fuel (power- and consump- Damage to the surfaces (sur- tion-related restrictions.) faces become unsightly or (max 15 % ethanol, dull) E10/E15) Clean plastic surfaces im- 91 ROZ/RON mediately after contact with 87 AKI fuel.
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RIDING Remove the ignition key and close the protective cap. Refuelling with Keyless Ride Requirement The steering lock is disen- gaged. Do not fill the tank past the WARNING bottom edge of the filler neck. Fuel is highly flammable When refuelling after run- Risk of fire and explosion ning on reserve, make Do not smoke.
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Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its side stand. with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. with Keyless Ride Switch off the ignition.
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BMW Motorrad re- The "usable fuel capacity" tailer. specified in the technical data is the quantity that the...
Close the fuel filler cap emer- gency release. ( 137) Closing fuel filler cap emergency release with Keyless Ride Requirement Fuel filler cap is in closed posi- tion. ATTENTION Vehicle topples to side when being lifted on to stand Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples Secure the vehicle to pre- vent it toppling, preferably...
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RIDING compressed as tightly as possible front and rear. ATTENTION Trapping of components Component damage Do not trap components such as brake lines or cable legs. At the front, secure the straps to the bottom fork bridge on both sides and tighten the straps.
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GENERAL NOTES ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL DYNAMIC ESA RIDING MODE DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT...
At this ficients of friction than a clean, instant the BMW Motorrad ABS dry asphalt surface. The lower must assume an extremely the coefficient of friction, the low coefficient of friction longer the stopping distance.
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BMW Motorrad ABS can sible that the BMW Motorrad ensure directional stability on any surface. Limitations ABS will be unable to prevent inherent to the design principle...
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Take care when cornering! When you apply the brakes on a corner, the vehicle's weight and momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their ef- fects.
Evolution of ABS to ABS Pro more uniform across the range Until now, BMW Motorrad ABS of ABS intervention. has helped ensure a very high degree of safety for braking Advantages for the rider with the motorcycle upright The advantages of ABS Pro for and travelling in a straight line.
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The BMW Motorrad DTC dummy value is used for the can be deactivated in these bank angle or the DTC function cases.
Sharp braking during sporty slightly when lifting the front riding. wheel in order to reach a stable driving condition again as soon In the same way as as possible. BMW Motorrad DTC dynamic traction control, dynamic engine brake control compares the wheel circumferential...
ENGINEERING DETAILS velocities of the front and rear Dynamic ESA function wheels calculated from the Dynamic ESA uses a ride height wheel speeds and the tyre sensor to detect movements in radius. Dynamic engine brake the suspension and responds control uses this differential to by adjusting the damper valve.
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with riding modes Pro off detection is reduced to with Pro riding modes achieve an enhanced braking DYNAMIC effect. ENDURO In RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMIC riding modes, the ABS is set For each of these riding modes, up for on-road riding. there is a matching setting In ENDURO riding mode, the for the ABS, DTC systems, for...
ENGINEERING DETAILS In ENDURO riding mode, DTC How Dynamic Brake Control is set up for off-road riding works with road tyres. The Dynamic Brake Control function assists the rider in Driving stability emergency braking situations. In RAIN riding mode, DTC in- Detection of emergency tervenes early to maximise braking...
If emergency braking ceases for some time after the vehicle and the rider still has not comes to a stop. changed the position of the Time for transmission of throttle grip, Dynamic Brake measured values after Control steadily ramps engine vehicle comes to a stop: torque back to the rider's min 15 min...
ENGINEERING DETAILS The tyre pressures are Example shown in the display as temperature compensated The following value is shown and always refer to the fol- in the display: lowing tyre air temperature: 2.3 bar 20 °C So pressure is low by: The air lines available to the 0.2 bar public in petrol stations and...
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because the shift pauses are A change in the position of shorter. the throttle twistgrip during It is not necessary to close the a gearshift can cause the throttle valve when shifting function to abort and/or lead under acceleration. to a missed shift. Gear Shift When braking and downshift- Assistant Pro provides no ing (throttle valve closed),...
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...
Remove the tank cover. TOOLKIT 186) FRONT-WHEEL STAND Installing front-wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand without also using the auxiliary Screwdriver handle stand Reversible screwdriver Risk of damage to parts if blade vehicle topples With star-head and plain-...
(the procedure for installation. higher the temperature, the BMW Motorrad offers an aux- higher the oil level) iliary stand suitable for every Engine damage due to incor- vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad...
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Seat the oil dipstick on the oil operating temperature and filler neck, but do not engage hold the motorcycle upright. the threads. Turn the dip- BMW Motorrad recommends stick one full turn backward using a suitable auxiliary to make the oil level easier to stand.
Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, Use of insufficient engine oil preferably an authorised or too much engine oil BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine damage due to incor- rect oil filling Install the oil dipstick. Always make sure that the To avoid unnecessary engine oil level is correct.
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1.0 mm (Friction pad by a specialist workshop, only, without backing plate. preferably an authorised The wear indicators, i.e. the BMW Motorrad retailer. grooves, must be clearly vis- ible.) Checking brake pad thickness, front brakes If the wear indicating marks are...
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MAINTENANCE Have the brake pads replaced 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. Brake-pad wear limit, rear min 1.0 mm (Friction pad...
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Checking brake-fluid level, Move the handlebars to the front brakes straight-ahead position. WARNING Not enough brake fluid in brake fluid reservoir, or con- taminants in brake fluid Considerably reduced braking power due to presence of air, contaminants or water in the brake system Check the brake fluid level in Cease operation of the...
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Have the fault rectified as cycle on its centre stand. quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes WARNING Not enough brake fluid in...
If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. CLUTCH Checking operation of the Repeatedly pull clutch lever 1 clutch tight against the grip.
(measured at the inside) must be no more than 8 ±1.5 Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer, if the distance has to be exceeded in order to obtain the correct Check the coolant level in ex- clutch play.
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If the coolant drops below the permitted level: Top up the coolant. Topping up coolant WARNING Opening radiator cap Risk of burning Pull radiator cowl 1 out of Do not open the radiator holders 2. cap when the system is hot. Check and, if necessary, top up the coolant in the expan- sion tank only.
MAINTENANCE TYRES Check the tyre pressures WARNING Incorrect tyre pressure Impaired handling charac- teristics of the motorcycle, shorter useful tyre life Press radiator cowl 1 into Always check that the tyre holders 2. pressures are correct. The radiator cowl engages with an audible click.
Tyre recommendation Make sure the ground is level For each size of tyre, and firm and place the motor- BMW Motorrad tests and cycle on its stand. classifies as roadworthy certain Measure the tyre tread depth makes. BMW Motorrad cannot...
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Remove screw 3 and remove beforehand, preferably an the wheel speed sensor from authorised BMW Motorrad its bore. retailer. In some cases, the data programmed into the control units can be changed to...
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ATTENTION Use of hard or sharp-edged objects in proximity to com- ponent Component damage Take care not to scratch components; cover or mask as necessary. Disengage the cable for the wheel speed sensor from Mask off the parts of the holding clip 4 and holder 5.
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Raise front of motorcycle un- til the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recom- mends the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand for lifting Remove axle 13, while sup- the motorcycle.
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Damage, or threaded fasten- front suspension. ers work loose Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Lubricate the quick-release axle 11. Lubricant Unirex N3 Lubricate the running surface of spacer bush 12.
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MAINTENANCE forks several times. Do not operate the handbrake lever WARNING in this process. Improper installation of the Install the front-wheel stand. quick-release axle 157) Loosening of the front wheel Tighten left axle clamping After securing the brake cal- screws 9 to the specified ipers and relieving the front torque.
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Tighten right axle clamping Install securing screws 6 with screws 10 to the specified holder 5 of the left brake cal- tightening torque. iper and tighten to the spe- cified torque. Brake caliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 45 38 Nm Tighten securing screws 6 of the right brake caliper to the...
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MAINTENANCE Wheel-speed sensor, WARNING front, to fork leg Brake pads not lying against 8 Nm the brake disc Risk of accident due to delayed braking effect. Before driving, check that the brakes respond without delay. Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded.
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Removing rear wheel 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 Press the brake caliper 1 Do not operate the brakes against the brake disc 2.
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MAINTENANCE Back off adjusting screws 7 on both sides. Remove chain tensioner 6 and push the axle in as far as it will go. Roll the rear wheel to the rear and clear of the swinging arm and at the same time pull brake-caliper carrier 10 back far enough to allow the rear wheel to clear it.
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Roll the rear wheel farther by a specialist workshop, into the swinging arm, while preferably an authorised pushing brake-caliper car- BMW Motorrad dealer. rier 1 forward at the same time. The chain sprocket and the spacer bushes on left and right are loose fits in the wheel.
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MAINTENANCE Insert right chain tensioner 6 Clean thread for screw 1. Insert the wheel speed sensor into the swinging arm. Lubricate quick-release axle 5 into the bore and tighten and install it in brake caliper new screw 1 to the specified mounting bracket 4 and rear torque.
BMW Motorrad chain a suitable cleaning product, lubricant, or: dry it and apply chain lub- Lubricant ricant. To prolong chain life, BMW Motorrad recommends Chain spray, O-ring compat- the use of BMW Motorrad ible chain lubricant or: Wipe off excess lubricant.
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MAINTENANCE Lubricant Chain deflection Chain spray, O-ring compat- 35...45 mm (Motorcycle with ible no weight applied, supported Wipe off excess lubricant. on its side stand) If measured value is outside Check the chain tension permitted tolerance: Make sure the ground is level Adjust the chain tension.
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144 mm (measured from the centre of 10 rivets, chain pulled taut) If the chain has stretched to the maximum permissible length: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Check whether third marker line 1 is fully visible.
Chain riveting is OK. If one or more rivet heads have twisted out of line: Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. AIR FILTER Remove the air filter Remove frame 4. Remove the tank cover. Remove air filter 5.
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Install air filter 5 in frame 4. Clip hose 1 into retaining lugs 2. with Keyless Ride Make sure that air filter 5 is correctly seated on lugs 6 of Make sure that cable 7 is not frame 4. trapped. Install frame 4.
Remove tank cover 3, noting portunity. Consult a special- the mounting clips and retain- ist workshop, preferably an ing lugs. authorised BMW Motorrad Install the tank cover Retailer. All light sources of the vehicle are LED light sources. The service life of the LED light sources is longer than the presumed vehicle service life.
ATTENTION Excessive current flowing when the motorcycle is jump-started Wiring smoulders/ignites or damage to the on-board elec- tronics If the motorcycle has to be Install screws 2. jump-started connect the Install screws 1. Install the seat. ( 106) leads to the battery termin- als;...
MAINTENANCE protect the starter motor and Remove the seat. ( 105) When jump-starting the en- the donor battery. Allow both engines to idle for gine, do not disconnect the a few minutes before discon- battery from the on-board necting the jump leads. electrical system.
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Damage to charger and vehicle electronics BMW Motorrad has de- Use suitable BMW chargers. veloped a float charger The suitable charger is avail- specially designed for com-...
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MAINTENANCE you may be using a charger that is not compatible with ATTENTION your motorcycle's electronics. If Recharging a fully dis- this happens, charge the bat- charged battery via the tery directly at the terminals of power socket or extra the battery that is disconnected socket from the vehicle.
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Switch off the ignition. Disengage diagnostic socket 4 from the holder. Remove screw 5 and work ATTENTION battery cover 6 forward to remove. Battery not disconnected Lift the battery up and out; in accordance with correct work it slightly back and forth procedure if it is difficult to remove.
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MAINTENANCE Install battery cover 6. Install screw 5. ATTENTION Battery holder to rear- Battery not connected in ac- wheel cover cordance with correct pro- M5 x 12 cedure 2 Nm Risk of short-circuit Always proceed in compli- Secure diagnostic socket 4 in ance with specified installa- the holder.
If applicable, switch on the anti-theft alarm. Install the seat. ( 106) Change the system settings. Replace blown fuse 1. If fuse defects recur fre- quently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
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1 or 2. If fuse defects recur fre- quently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an au- thorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Fuse box 10 A (Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic...
BMW Motorrad service by as the activating fault has a specialist workshop or by been eliminated. other authorised persons.
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MAINTENANCE The interface to the diagnosis and information system can be connected to the diagnostic connector 2. Securing diagnostic socket Disconnect the interface for the diagnosis and information system. Insert diagnostic socket 2 into holder 3. The locks 1 engage. Install the seat.
Use of other-make products tion and use regulations applic- Safety risk able in your country. BMW Motorrad cannot ex- Your authorised amine or test each product BMW Motorrad retailer of outside origin to ensure can offer expert advice on the...
Operating electrical Automatic shutdown accessories The USB charging sockets are You can start using electrical shut down automatically under accessories connected to the the following circumstances: If battery charge state is too sockets only when the ignition low, to maintain the motor- is switched on.
ACCESSORIES Cable routing Note the following with regard to the routing of cables from USB charging sockets to items of electronic equipment: Make sure that cables do not impede the rider. Make sure that cables do not restrict the steering angle or Push yellow button 1 down, obstruct handling.
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Capacity, left case 25...35 l Capacity, right case 15...23 l Closing cases with case ATTENTION Turn the lock with the key un- til it is at right angles to the Closure of carrying handle forward direction of travel. with case lock latched Close the case lid.
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ACCESSORIES Press and hold down yel- low latch 2 and pull out carry handle 3. Insert case into brackets 1 and 2 from above. Pull red release lever 1 up. Latching flap 2 pops up. Fully open the latching flap. Take a firm grip of the carry handle and lift the case out of the holder.
Payload per case max 8 kg TOPCASE Opening topcase with topcase ATTENTION Closure of carrying handle with case lock latched Damage to locking tab Make sure that the case lock is at right angles to the forward direction of travel Turn key 1 clockwise.
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ACCESSORIES Adjust the topcase volume with topcase Open the topcase and remove all its contents. ATTENTION Closure of carrying handle with case lock latched Damage to locking tab Engage lever 1 in the front Make sure that the topcase limit position for the larger lock is vertical when you volume.
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Press and hold down yel- low latch 2 and pull out carry handle 3. Engage the topcase in front holders 1 of the topcase car- rier plate. Press the rear of the top- Pull red lever 1 to the rear. case on to the topcase carrier Latching flap 2 pops up.
Secure the navigation device Navigation prepara- ATTENTION tion is suitable from BMW Motorrad Navigator IV Closure of carrying handle onward. with case lock latched Damage to locking tab The latching system of Make sure that the topcase...
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Insert navigation device 1 at Turn ignition key 1 counter- bottom and pivot it toward clockwise. Pull lock retainer 2 all the way the rear. The navigation device en- to the left. Lock 3 is unlocked. gages with an audible click. Push lock 3 all the way to the Push lock retainer 2 all the left.
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BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator. Only the latest version of The navigation system is oper- the BMW Motorrad com- ated using Multi-Controller 1 munication system is suppor- and MENU rocker button 2. ted. A software update of the...
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Security settings Always follow the safety instructions in the oper- ating instructions of the BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide Navigator.
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CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINT PRESERVATION LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE...
BMW Motorrad retailer. The BMW Motorrad recommends substances in BMW Care that you use BMW insect re- Products have been tested in mover to soften and wash off laboratories and in practice;...
BMW Motorrad re- the vehicle. tailer. To prevent stains, do not wash CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED the vehicle immediately after COMPONENTS it has been exposed to strong Plastics sunlight and do not wash it in the sun.
BMW Care Products range. Treat rubber components with This is particularly important to water or BMW rubber-care counter the effects of salt. products. Use BMW Motorrad high-gloss polish for additional treatment. CARE OF PAINTWORK Radiator Clean the radiator regularly to ATTENTION...
BMW Motorrad the combustion zone. It is ad- solvent cleaner followed by visable to use fuel additives BMW Motorrad gloss polish for when the engine is operated preservation. with low-grade fuel or if the Marks on the paintwork are...
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CARE Install the battery. Checklist. ( 122)
TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The engine does not start: Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear Select neutral or retract the engaged side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not Select neutral or pull the clutch disengaged lever. No fuel in tank Refuel.
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Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display. Possible cause Rectification Navigation from the The BMW Motorrad Connec- BMW Motorrad Connec- ted app is opened on the con- ted app was not transmitted. nected mobile device prior to departure.
TECHNICAL DATA THREADED FASTENERS Front wheel Value Valid Wheel-speed sensor, front, to fork leg M6 x 16, Replace 8 Nm screw micro-encapsulated Brake caliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 45 38 Nm Clamp of quick-re- lease axle M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws six times in alternate se-...
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Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (locknut) to clamping piece M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 22 Nm Adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm...
Engine oil, capacity approx. 3.0 l, with filter change Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives (e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. BMW recommends...
Please do not hesit- ate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
TECHNICAL DATA Torque 91 Nm, at rpm: 6750 min with power reduction to 70 Nm, at rpm: 4500 min 35 kW Maximum engine speed max 9250 min Idle speed 1250 ±50 , Engine at reg- ular operating temperature CLUTCH Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch (anti- hopping) TRANSMISSION...
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 170 mm, at front wheel with low-slung 150 mm, at front wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Double arm aluminium swinging arm Type of rear-wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound stage damping and spring pre-...
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 V, required at least: 240 km/h...
Rear wheel Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 150/70 R 17 Load index, rear tyre Permissible rear-wheel imbal- max 5 g ance Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Riding with passenger and/or luggage, with cold tyres Tyre pressure, rear...
TECHNICAL DATA Battery type (For Keyless Ride radio-operated key) with Keyless Ride CR 2032 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and NGK LMAR9J-9E designation Lighting All light sources DIMENSIONS Length of motorcycle 2296 mm, over topcase Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, without mirrors, at DIN unladen weight with windscreen, high 1428 mm, without mirrors, at...
WEIGHTS Vehicle kerb weight 227 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras (OE) Permissible gross vehicle 440 kg weight Maximum payload 213 kg PERFORMANCE FIGURES Top speed 190 km/h with case 160 km/h with tank bag 130 km/h...
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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 SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS...
SERVICE REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS with Canada export If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in addition to notifying the BMW of North America, LLC. If the NHTSA receives other, similar complaints, it may open an investigation.
Information about recycling and sustainability BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE can be viewed on the country- BMW Motorrad has an specific websites of the extensive network of retailers manufacturer. Additional in place to look after you and...
An authorised firmed in the "Service" chapter BMW Motorrad retailer or a in this manual. Evidence of specialist workshop can also regular preventive maintenance view data that is stored in the is essential for generous electronic service booklet.
500 km and 1200 km. the vehicle owner. In this in- BMW Motorrad Service stance, no entry is made in the The BMW Motorrad Service electronic service booklet of is carried out once a year; the the vehicle. extent of servicing can vary,...
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SERVICE The service-due indicator in the display reminds you about one month or 1000 km in advance when the time for a service is approaching. To find out more about service go to: bmw-motorrad.com/service The maintenance tasks neces- sary for your vehicle are set out in the maintenance sched- ule below.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW Motorrad running- for the first time after one in check (including oil year, then every two years change and oil filter change) BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope Engine-oil change, with filter Check valve clearances Replace all spark plugs...
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. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system...
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...
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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...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
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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 Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Replacing the air filter element...
SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, technical campaign work. Work performed odometer Date reading...
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SERVICE Work performed odometer Date reading...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RADIO EQUIPMENT TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) KEYLESS RIDE ECU KEYLESS RIDE KEY RADIO EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER RADIO EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL...
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich, Germany Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity according to EU RED (2014/53/EU). 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.
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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 <...
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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...
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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...
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, including interfe- Model name: ICC6.5in rence that may cause undesired Manufacturer operation of the device. Robert Bosch GmbH Changes or modifications not Robert Bosch Str.
Morocco KEYLESS RIDE ECU AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC For all Countries without EU Numéro d'agrément : Model name: HUF8485 MR 20577 ANRT 2019 Manufacturer Date d'agrément : Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & 26/07/2019 Co. KG Singapore Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Vel- Complies with bert, Germany IMDA Standards...
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APPENDIX Pakistan (1) L’appareil ne doit pas pro- duire de brouillage; (2) L’utilisateur de l'appareil doit acceptor tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionne- ment. TAC NO: 9.122/2022 Indonesia Paraguay 81597/SDPPI/2022 13349 Malaysia 2022‑01‑I‑0052 Philippines HIDF17000037...
South Africa Technical information Frequenzy band: 433,92 MHz Output/Transmission Power: 10 mW Country Canada This device complies with TA‑2022/0251 part 15 of the FCC Rules APPROVES and Industry Canada licence- Sultanate of Oman exempt RSS standard(s). OMAN - TRA Operation is subject to the R/13020/22 following two conditions: D100428...
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APPENDIX Paraguay Indonesia 81598/SDPPI/2022 13349 Malaysia 2022‑01‑I‑0051 Philippines HIDF17000037 Morocco AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC Numéro d'agrément : Type Approved MR00031289ANRT2022 No. ESD‑RCE‑2228693 Date d'agrément : Serbia 06/01/2022 Nigeria Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian Communications Commission И005 22 Pakistan...
South Africa THACO AUTO C900248 RADIO EQUIPMENT ELEC- TRONIC IMMOBILISER For all countries without EU Model name: EWS 4 Manufacturer TA‑2022/0252 BECOM Electronics GmbH APPROVED Technikerstraße 1, A-7442 Sultanate of Oman Hochstraß, Austria OMAN ‑ TRA Technical information R/13021/22 D100428 Frequency Band: 134 kHz Transponder: TMS37145/Type Taiwan...
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APPENDIX Model name: TL1P22 onnements d’Industrie Canada Manufacturer pour un environment non con- trôlé. Il doit être installé de LG ELECTRONICS INC. façon à garder une distance 10, Magokjungang 10-ro, minimale de 3.5 centimétres Gangseo-gu Seoul, Republic of entre la source de rayonne- Korea ments et votre corps.
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74 Lock, 18 Power socket Notes on use, 200 removing, 105 Position on the vehicle, 18 Service BMW Motorrad Service, 237 Pre-Ride-Check, 123 Reporting safety-relevant Pure Ride, 29 defects, 236 Service history, 238 Radio-operated key Warning indicators, 58, 59...
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Important data for refuelling: Fuel Premium unleaded (max Recommended fuel grade 15 % ethanol, E10/E15) 95 ROZ/RON 90 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 15 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, Riding with passenger and/or luggage, with cold tyres Tyre pressure, rear...
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