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MOTORRAD
RIDER'S MANUAL
(US MODEL)
F 900 GS Adventure
MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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  • Page 1 MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL (US MODEL) F 900 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- Pure Ride view TFT display in the bols Equipment Menu view Technical data Tachometer Currentness of this man- Upshift recommenda- tion Additional sources of Indicator lights information Certificates and operat- INSTRUMENT...
  • Page 5 Lighting Fastening motorcy- Traction control (DTC) cle in place for trans- Electronic chassis and portation suspension adjustment (D-ESA) TECHNOLOGY IN Riding mode DETAIL PRO riding mode Cruise control General notes Anti-theft alarm sys- Antilock braking sys- tem (DWA) tem (ABS) Tire Pressure Monitor Traction control (TPM)
  • Page 6 Navigation system fects Recycling BMW Motorrad CARE Service BMW Motorrad Care products service history Washing the vehicle BMW Motorrad mo- Cleaning sensitive bility services motorcycle parts Maintenance work Care of paintwork Maintenance sched- Paint preservation Storing the motorcy- BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 7 APPENDIX Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster Radio equipment tyre pressure control (RDC) Keyless Ride ECU Keyless Ride Key Radio equipment electronic immo- biliser Radio equipment in- telligent emergency call INDEX...
  • Page 8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 9 QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA CURRENTNESS OF THIS MANUAL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING PERMITS DATA MEMORY INTELLIGENT ASSIST SYSTEM...
  • Page 10 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 lected optional equipment, na- tional-market version or coun- When you ordered your try-specific measuring proce- BMW Motorrad, you chose var- dures. Detailed values can be ious custom equipment items. obtained from the registration This rider's manual describes documents or requested from...
  • Page 12 Authorized BMW Motorrad rider assistance systems. Con- dealer trol units also make comfort Your authorized and infotainment functions pos- BMW Motorrad dealer is sible. always happy to answer any of Information about the stored your questions. or exchanged data can be ob-...
  • Page 13 Internet. locations that store the vehicle The vehicle owner can have user's personal data. an authorized BMW Motorrad These locations may be: dealer or other qualified service partner or repair shop read out the data stored in the vehicle...
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Operating states of system The vehicle data is read out via components, such as fill levels the vehicle's legally mandated and tire pressure diagnostic socket. Malfunctions and faults in key Operating data in the vehicle system components, such as Control units process data so lights and brakes that the vehicle can run.
  • Page 15 BMW Motorrad dealer or other Data input and data transfer qualified service partner or in the vehicle repair shop. The vehicle's General information legally mandated diagnostic Depending on the equipment, socket is used to read out the comfort settings and individual- data.
  • 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 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 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS if necessary as part of its legal obligation. Regional limitation For the installed Intelligent Emergency Call system to func- tion properly, the respective national-market vehicle must support the current region. For more information on re- gional limitations: support.bmw-motorrad.com...
  • Page 22 OVERVIEWS...

  • Page 23: Table Of Contents

    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 Socket ( 194) USB charging interface 195) Seat lock ( 101) Passenger grab handle Setting the damping 109) Passenger footrest Rider footrest Oil filler opening and oil level dipstick ( 154)

  • Page 25: Overall View, Right Side

    OVERALL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Spring preload setting Passenger grab handle 107) Brake fluid reservoir for rear wheel brake 160) Brake fluid reservoir for front wheel brake 159) Vehicle identification number, nameplate (on steering head) Coolant level indicator (behind the side trim pan- el) ( 162) Rider footrest...

  • Page 26: Underneath The Seat

    OVERVIEWS UNDERNEATH THE SEAT Onboard vehicle tool kit 153) Payload table Battery ( 185) Main fuse ( 189) Diagnostic connector 191) Fuses ( 189)

  • Page 27: Multifunction Switch, Left

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT High beams and headlight flasher ( Cruise control ( 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 Operating heated grips 100) Select riding mode Emergency-off switch Starter button ( 119) SOS button Intelligent emergency call...

  • Page 29: Multifunction Switch, Right

    MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT Operating heated grips 100) Select riding mode Emergency-off switch Starter button ( 119)

  • Page 30: Instrument Cluster

    OVERVIEWS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Indicator and warning lights ( Instrument cluster 29) ( DWA LED ( with Keyless Ride Indicator light for radio- operated key ( Photodiode (for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting)
  • Page 32 DISPLAYS...
  • Page 33 INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS PURE RIDE VIEW TFT DISPLAY IN THE MENU VIEW TACHOMETER UPSHIFT RECOMMENDATION INDICATOR LIGHTS...

  • Page 34: Indicator And Warning Lights

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

  • Page 35: Pure Ride View

    PURE RIDE VIEW Changing operating focus 14 Heated grip settings 100) Tachometer ( 15 External temperature warning ( Status line ( 16 Outside temperature Speedometer Riding mode ( Upshift recommendation Gear display Speed Limit Info ( Cruise control ( 10 Clock ( 11 Connection status 12 Muting ( 13 Operating assistance...

  • Page 36: Tft Display In The Menu View

    DISPLAYS TFT DISPLAY IN THE MENU VIEW Speedometer 14 Outside temperature Cruise control ( 15 Menu area Speed Limit Info ( Riding mode ( Status line ( Upshift recommendation Gear display Clock Connection status 10 Muting ( 11 Operating assistance 12 Heated grip settings 100) 13 External temperature...

  • Page 37: Tachometer

    TACHOMETER Scale Rotational speed range High / red engine speed range Needle Drag pointer Unit for tachometer: 1000 RPM...

  • Page 38: Upshift Recommendation

    DISPLAYS UPSHIFT RECOMMENDATION Check Control display The messages in the display The upshift recommendation are shown differently in the in the 1 status line or in display. Different colors and thePure Ride 2 view signals the characters are used depending economically best time for an on the priority: upshift.
  • Page 39 surement conditions, dashes are displayed instead as place- holders. As long as no valid measured value is available, no evaluation is carried out in the form of a colored symbol. Value display The icons 4 are displayed dif- ferently. Different colors are used depending on the assess- ment of value.
  • Page 40 DISPLAYS 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 41 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm system battery is batt. capacity weak ( low. Anti-theft alarm Anti-theft system battery alarm battery discharged discharged. DWA malfunction Anti-theft alarm system failure. Engine tempera- lights up yel- Engine too hot! ture high ( low.
  • Page 42 DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Tire pressure is flashes red. is displayed in red. outside the ap- proved tolerance Tire pressure range ( not at setpoint. Tire Press. Mon- itor. Loss of pressure. Transmission fault " " Sensor faulty lights up yel- "...
  • Page 43 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights ABS self-diagno- flashes. sis not completed ABS fault ( lights up yel- Limited ABS low. availability! lights up. ABS failure lights up yel- ABS failure! low. lights up. ABS Pro failure lights up yel- ABS Pro failure! low.
  • Page 44 DISPLAYS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights 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. justment faulty! Fuel has reached Fuel reserve is being...
  • Page 45 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 46 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 47 BMW Motorrad battery is defective. Switch off electrical loads that dealer. are not needed or disconnect...
  • Page 48 Tail light faulty! Have the LED light source replaced in full; for details Brake light faulty! please contact a specialist workshop, preferably an au- thorized BMW Motorrad re- Rear left turn tailer. signal faulty! Rear right turn signal Light control unit failed faulty! lights up yellow.
  • Page 49 Have the malfunction cor- No independent alarm. rected as soon as possible Arrange an appointment at a repair shop, preferably at a specialist work- an authorized BMW Motorrad shop. dealer. This fault message is only Anti-theft alarm system shown for a short time...
  • Page 50 Top up coolant. Have workshop. the cooling system checked at Possible cause: a repair shop, preferably by The DWA control unit has diag- an authorized BMW Motorrad nosed a communication fault. dealer. Contact a repair shop, Possible cause: preferably an authorized The temperature sensor has BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 51 Allow the engine to cool corrected as soon as possible down. Top up coolant. Have at a repair shop, preferably the cooling system checked at an authorized BMW Motorrad a repair shop, preferably by dealer. an authorized BMW Motorrad Engine in emergency dealer.
  • Page 52 BMW Motorrad an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. dealer. Possible cause: Serious fault in the engine The engine control unit has di-...
  • Page 53 Tire pressure RDC sensor is not active with tire pressure monitor (TPM) min 19 mph (min 30 km/h) In addition to the MY VEHICLE (The RDC sensor transmits menu screen and the Check its signal to the vehicle only Control messages, there is also once the minimum speed has screen to TIRE PRESSURE...
  • Page 54 DISPLAYS On the back cover of the For further information about rider's manual the BMW Motorrad tire pres- Instrument cluster in the sure control (TPM), see the TIRE view Technology in detail ( 145) PRESSURE Tire pressure table chapter. Tire pressure is outside the...
  • Page 55 In this case: cations: Have the fault corrected at On the back cover of the a repair shop, preferably an rider's manual authorized BMW Motorrad Instrument cluster in the TIRE dealer. view PRESSURE Tire pressure table...
  • Page 56 TPM sensors battery Have the fault corrected at low. Function lim- a repair shop, preferably an ited. Have checked by a authorized BMW Motorrad specialist workshop. dealer. This fault message is only Sensor faulty or system fault shown for a short time...
  • Page 57 Contact a repair shop, Possible cause: preferably an authorized The control unit of the Assist BMW Motorrad dealer. system has diagnosed a fault. The emergency call function Emergency call function has has failed. limited availability Note that the emergency call with intelligent emergency cannot be placed.
  • Page 58 Have the malfunction cor- flashes. rected as soon as possible at a repair shop, preferably Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad The ABS is not available be- dealer. cause the self-diagnosis has ABS failure not been completed. To check the wheel sensors, the mo- lights up yellow.
  • Page 59 Have the malfunction cor- with riding modes Pro rected as soon as possible flashes irregularly. at a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: dealer. The ABS control for the rear ABS Pro failure wheel is turned off in the cur- lights up yellow.
  • Page 60 DISPLAYS DTC self-diagnosis not Limited DTC availability completed lights up yellow. flashes slowly. lights up. Possible cause: DTC self-diagnosis not Traction control completed limited. Onward journey possible. The DTC function is not Ride carefully to next available, as the self-diagnosis specialist workshop.
  • Page 61 DTC fault ( 139). an authorized BMW Motorrad Have the malfunction cor- dealer. rected as soon as possible DTC error at a repair shop, preferably lights up yellow.
  • Page 62 Possible cause: corrected at a repair shop, At most, the fuel tank contains preferably an authorized only the reserve volume. BMW Motorrad dealer. Reserve fuel quantity Hazard warning flasher switched on Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) flashes in green.
  • Page 63 This situation can occur if BMW Motorrad retailer. the battery was disconnected. The operating and road safety of the vehicle remains un- Service due changed.
  • Page 64 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
  • Page 65 WARNINGS OPERATING ELEMENTS MY VEHICLE SETTINGS BLUETOOTH PAIRING OPERATING FOCUS NAVIGATION MEDIA TELEPHONE SOFTWARE VERSION LICENSE INFORMATION...

  • Page 66: 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 67 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. Show Pure Ride view Press and hold the top of the Briefly press the top of the rocker button MENU.
  • Page 68 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Briefly press button 2 down- Operating instructions 3: You ward. can scroll down. Operating instructions 4: You menu can Settings can scroll to the left. only be called up when Operating instructions 5: The stationary. right end has been reached. Operating instructions in the Operating instructions in main menu...

  • Page 69: My Vehicle

    Operating instructions 3: System status displays There are more entries than The system status is displayed can be displayed. in the lower menu area when a function has been turned on or Switching functions on and switched off. Some items are preceded by a Example of the meaning of box.

  • Page 70: Settings

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER The following values can be SETTINGS reset individually: Selecting content of upper Break status line Go to menu Settings Journey Display Status line content Turn on desired displays. Current It is possible to change be- tween the selected displays Speed in the upper status line.
  • Page 71 Select content of upper status Break 1 line. ( Break 2 (average) Speed 1 (average) Speed 2 with tire pressure monitor (TPM) Tire pressure Press and hold button 1 to display the Pure Ride view. Press button 1 briefly to se- Fuel tank level lect the value in the upper sta- tus line 2.

  • Page 72: Bluetooth Pairing

    The brightness of the display system iOS, you must go to the is dimmed to the set value if BMW Motorrad Connected App ambient brightness falls be- before use. low a defined value. During the pairing process, the...
  • Page 73 Carry out pairing. ( Bluetooth connection may be Select Rider's helmet restricted. BMW Motorrad and con- Passenger helm. recommends storing the firm. mobile terminal above the fuel Show the communication sys- tank (e.g.

  • Page 74: Operating Focus

    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. Changing operating focus During the pairing, the When the Navigator is con- Bluetooth symbol flashes nected, you can change be- in the lower status line.
  • Page 75 Call up menu Entering destination address Navigation Connect mobile terminal. Favorites Select destination and con- firm. Go to the BMW Motorrad Select Start guidance Connected app and start the guidance. Entering special destinations Call up menu in Navigation Special destinations, e.g.
  • Page 76 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Specifying route criteria Select to add the Add stop selected destination as a way- Call up menu Navigation point. Route criteria Select The following criteria can be Start guidance overwrite the current destina- selected: tion. Route type Avoid Ending route guidance Select desired Route type...

  • Page 77: Media

    The vehicle is connected to mum before starting a journey. a compatible mobile end de- vice. The BMW Motorrad Con- Adjust the volume. ( nected app is installed on the Next title: Briefly tilt Multi- mobile end device.

  • Page 78: Telephone

    INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Select Conversations with multiple Repeat (current title) or users A second telephone call can be TELEPHONE accepted during a conversa- Prerequisite tion. The first conversation will The vehicle is connected to a be put on hold. The number of compatible mobile end device active calls is displayed in the and a compatible helmet.
  • Page 80 OPERATION...
  • Page 81 IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK IGNITION WITH KEYLESS RIDE ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER EWS EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL LIGHTING TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) ELECTRONIC CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ADJUST- MENT (D-ESA) RIDING MODE PRO RIDING MODE CRUISE CONTROL ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM (DWA) TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) HEATED GRIPS SEAT...

  • Page 82: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    For Engine can be started. this, please contact a repair Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. shop, preferably an authorized 119) BMW Motorrad dealer. ABS self-diagnosis is per- Locking the steering lock formed. ( 120) Turn handlebars to left.

  • Page 83: Ignition With Keyless Ride

    and case can be operated man- Light is turned off. Steering lock is not locked. ually. Ignition key can now be re- When the range of the moved. radio-operated key is ex- Electrically powered acces- ceeded (e.g. in case or Top- sories remain operational for case), the vehicle cannot be a limited period of time.
  • Page 84 OPERATION ABS self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( 120) DTC self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( 121) Version 2: Steering lock is locked; press and hold button 1. Steering lock is unlocked. Parking lights and all function Press and hold button 1. circuits turned on.
  • Page 85 Insert spare key or the dead, Version 1: folded-in radio-operated Briefly press button 1. Light is turned off. key 1 into the ring antenna 2. Steering lock is not locked. The spare key or dead, folded-in, radio-operated Version 2: key must be inserted into the Turn handlebars to left.
  • Page 86 OPERATION ulations. Do not dispose of the battery in the household DANGER waste. Swallowing a battery Risk of injury or death ATTENTION An ignition key contains a button cell as a battery. Bat- Unsuitable or improperly in- serted batteries teries or button cells can be swallowed and cause severe Component damage Use a battery compliant with...

  • Page 87: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Additional ignition keys can ELECTRONIC IMMOBILIZER only be obtained from an au- thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. The motorcycle's electronics The keys are part of an inte- monitor the data stored in the grated safety system, so the ignition key through a ring an-...

  • Page 88: 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 89 Open cover 1. The connection has been es- Briefly press SOS button 2. tablished. Communicate information The time until an emergency for the rescue services using call is placed is displayed. the microphone 3 and speak- The emergency call can be ers 4.

  • Page 90: Lighting

    OPERATION Open cover 1. The time until an emergency Communicate information call is placed is displayed. for the rescue services using The emergency call can be the microphone 3 and speak- aborted during this time. ers 4. Cancel emergency call: Press Emergency call in the event of and hold the SOS button for a heavy fall...
  • Page 91 If the engine was started. If the vehicle is pushed while the ignition is on. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- beam headlight with the igni- tion switched on or by operat- ing the headlight flasher.
  • Page 92 OPERATION roadside parking lights turn Operating the hazard warning system Turn ignition on and then off Turn on the ignition. again to turn off the roadside The hazard warning sys- parking lights. tem places a load on the battery. Only switch the haz- Auxiliary headlights ard warning lights system on with additional headlight...

  • Page 93: Traction Control (Dtc)

    Press and hold button 1 un- til the DTC indicator light changes its behavior. Immediately after pressing but- ton 1, the DTC system sta- is displayed. lights up. Press button 1 to the left or Possible DTC system sta- right to turn on the turn sig- is displayed.

  • Page 94: Electronic Chassis And Suspension Adjustment (D-Esa)

    OPERATION Immediately after pressing but- ELECTRONIC CHASSIS AND ton 1, the DTC system sta- SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT is displayed. OFF! (D-ESA) with Dynamic ESA goes out, and if self-diag- nosis has not been com- Adjustment options pleted, it begins to flash. Using the electronic suspension adjustment Dynamic ESA, you Possible DTC system status...
  • Page 95 To adjust the damping rate: Repeatedly press button 1 briefly until the desired setting is displayed. The damping cannot be adjusted while the motor- cycle is being ridden. Immediately after the button 1 is pressed, the chassis and suspension adjustment op- tions for damping 2 and spring preload 3 are displayed.

  • Page 96: Riding Mode

    One-up RIDING MODE Use of the riding modes One-up with luggage BMW Motorrad has developed riding scenarios for your vehicle from which you can select the Two-up (with luggage) one matching your situation: Series The following message is out- RAIN: Riding on wet roads.
  • Page 97 with riding modes Pro Configuring the riding mode With Pro riding modes preselection DYNAMIC: Brisk riding on dry with riding modes Pro roads. Turn on the ignition. ( ENDURO: Driving off-road Go to menu Settings with road tires. hicle settings Riding ENDURO PRO: riding off-road mode preselection...
  • Page 98 OPERATION The active riding mode 2 fades into the background and is ATTENTION displayed in pop-up 3. The Turning on off-road mode guide 4 shows how many rid- (ENDURO and ENDURO ing modes are available. PRO) when in road mode Risk of falling due to unstable riding conditions when brak- ing or accelerating in the ABS...

  • Page 99: Pro Riding Mode

    The ABS indicator light flashes PRO RIDING MODE irregularly. with riding modes Pro You can find more detailed in- Adjustment options formation regarding road han- The PRO riding modes can be dling control systems such as adjusted individually. ABS in the chapter "Technol- ogy in detail".

  • Page 100: Cruise Control

    OPERATION CRUISE CONTROL with cruise control Display while adjusting (Speed Limit Info not active) You can browse through the possible settings 3 and the re- lated descriptions 4. Adjust the system. , and Engine systems can all be adjusted in The icon 1 for cruise control is the same way.
  • Page 101 Turning on cruise control lights up. Requirement Adaptive cruise control only be- The vehicle maintains your comes available after changing current cruising speed and the out of the riding modes Enduro setting is saved. or Enduro Pro. Accelerating Slide switch 2 to the right. Briefly press button 1 for- Button 1 can be operated.
  • Page 102 OPERATION Decelerating Resuming previous cruising speed Briefly press button 1 back- ward. Briefly push button 1 back The speed is decreased by to return to the speed saved 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time beforehand. the button is pressed. Cruise control is not de- Press button 1 back and hold.

  • Page 103: Anti-Theft Alarm System (Dwa)

    Turning off cruise control with Keyless Ride Turn off the ignition. Push switch 2 to the left. Press button 1 on the radio- The system is turned off. Button 1 is locked. operated key twice. Activation takes approximately ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM 30 seconds to complete.
  • Page 104 OPERATION key again during the activa- can be set by an authorized tion phase. BMW Motorrad dealer. Turn signals flash three times. with Keyless Ride Confirmation tone sounds three times (if programmed). Tilt sensor is deactivated. Alarm signal The DWA alarm signal can be...
  • Page 105 4x blinks: Anti-theft alarm Adjusting the anti-theft alarm system disconnected from system vehicle battery Turn on the ignition. ( 5x blinks: Movement sensor 3 Go to menu Settings hicle settings Alarm Deactivation system Turn on the ignition. ( The following adjustments are Turn signals flash once.

  • Page 106: Tire Pressure Monitor (Tpm)

    OPERATION : Auto- Arm automatically matic activation of the alarm function when the ignition is switched off. TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) with tire pressure monitor (TPM) Press the button 1 repeat- with riding modes Pro edly until the desired heating Switching setpoint pressure level 2 is shown in front of warning on or off...

  • Page 107: Seat

    Installing the seat SEAT Removing the seat Requirement Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground. Push the seat 2 into the hold- ers 3 in the arrow direction 4. Forcibly push the seat in the arrow direction 5. The seat will audibly engage.
  • Page 108 SETTING...
  • Page 109 MIRRORS HEADLIGHTS WINDSHIELD CLUTCH BRAKES SHIFTING SPRING PRELOAD DAMPING...

  • Page 110: Mirrors

    Slide the protective cap 1 up- by a repair shop, preferably by wards over the threaded con- an authorized BMW Motorrad nection on the mirror arm. dealer. Loosen nut 2. Turn the mirror arm into the desired position.

  • Page 111: Windshield

    Adjusting the headlight range Pull the lever 2 downward to raise the windshield 1. Push the lever 2 upward to lower the windshield 1. CLUTCH Adjusting the clutch lever WARNING Adjusting the clutch lever Loosen screws 1 on left and while driving right.

  • Page 112: Brakes

    SETTING tance between the brake lever BRAKES and handlebar grip. Adjusting the brake lever The adjustment screw is easier to turn when the WARNING brake lever is pressed forward. Modified position of the Adjusting the footbrake lever brake fluid reservoir Park the motorcycle, making Air in the brake system sure the ground is level and...

  • Page 113: Shifting

    Tighten screw 1 to the speci- fied torque. Peg to gearshift lever M6 x 25 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) SPRING PRELOAD Fold the footboard down to Setting the latch mechanism if riding The spring preload on the front in a standing position. wheel must be adapted to the weight of the rider.
  • Page 114 SETTING Adjusting the spring preload at the rear wheel without Dynamic ESA Remove the seat. ( 101) Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit. WARNING Settings for spring preload and front fork damping that have not been coordinated. Worse handling. Adapt the front fork damp- ing to the spring preload.

  • Page 115: Damping

    Basic setting of spring preload, rear Turn adjustment wheel coun- terclockwise as far as possi- ble. (One-up without load) Turn adjuster wheel coun- terclockwise as far as possi- ble, then 10 turns clockwise. (One-up with load) Adjust compression damping with adjustment screw 1 on Turn adjustment wheel the left-side fork leg.
  • Page 116 SETTING Adjust rebound-stage damp- Adjust damping via the ad- ing by means of the adjust- justment screw 1. ment screw 1 on the right- side fork leg. For increasing the damping: Turn the adjustment screw 1 clockwise. For reducing the damping: Turn the adjustment screw 1 counterclockwise.
  • Page 117 Basic setting of rear wheel damping Turn adjusting screw clock- wise up to the stop, then turn back by 0.5 turns. (One-up with load) Turn adjusting screw clock- wise as far as possible, then back a quarter turn. (Two-up with load)
  • Page 118 RIDING...
  • Page 119 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REGULAR CHECK STARTING BREAKING IN SHIFTING OFF-ROAD USE BRAKES PARKING THE MOTORCYCLE REFUELING FASTENING MOTORCYCLE IN PLACE FOR TRANS- PORTATION...

  • Page 120: Safety Instructions

    This applies even to short data). journeys, and to every season of the year. Your authorized WARNING BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy to advise you and has When cornering with low- the correct clothing for every ered motorcycles, motor- purpose.
  • Page 121 Lowering the motorcycle Payload per case reduces the spring travel. This may result in reduction max 18 lbs (max 8 kg) of the usual driving comfort. Especially in two-up mode, Maximum speed for rid- the spring preload should be ing with case adjusted accordingly.
  • Page 122 RIDING Installed luggage systems, Maximum speed when such as cases, topcases and riding with loaded tank tank rucksacks. Maximum speed with studded max 81 mph (max or winter tires 130 km/h) with rear bag DANGER Observe maximum payload of Maximum speed of the mo- the rear bag.
  • Page 123 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 124: Regular Check

    RIDING In the event of a change to Danger of overheating the load status: without Dynamic ESA ATTENTION Adjust the spring preload at Engine idling for a lengthy the rear wheel. ( 108) period while at a standstill Adjust damping at the rear Overheating due to insuf- wheel.

  • Page 125: Starting

    Lubricate the chain. ( 177) Check chain tension. ( 178) STARTING Starting the engine ATTENTION Sufficient transmission gear- box lubrication only when Press starter button 1. the engine is running. The starting attempt is Transmission damage automatically interrupted Do not allow the motorcycle if battery voltage is too low.
  • Page 126 Phase 2 The self-diagnosis routine is determining whether The general warning light changes from red to yellow. BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for operation. The self- Phase 3 diagnosis routine launches All of the indicator and warning automatically when you start lights that have been turned on the ignition.
  • Page 127 The self-diagnosis routine 3 mph (min 5 km/h)) is determining whether If a DTC fault is displayed after BMW Motorrad DTC is ready the DTC self-diagnosis is com- for operation. The self-diagno- pleted: sis runs automatically when you You may continue riding.

  • Page 128: Breaking In

    RIDING Brake pads preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. New brake pads have to be broken in before they can BREAKING IN achieve their optimum frictional Engine force. This reduction in braking In the period preceding the effect can be compensated for...

  • Page 129: Shifting

    When downshifting using change response. the Pro Gear Shift Assis- BMW Motorrad recommends tant, the cruise control is auto- only shifting gears with clutch matically deactivated for safety control in these riding situa- reasons.

  • Page 130: Off-Road Use

    RIDING OFF-ROAD USE ATTENTION After riding off-road BMW Motorrad recommends Riding on unpaved or dirty that the following be observed roads after driving off-road: Increased brake pad wear Check the brake pad thick- Tire pressure ness more often and replace the brake pads sooner.

  • Page 131: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel these kinds of applications. is prevented by BMW Motorrad BRAKES ABS. How do you achieve the Descending mountain passes...
  • Page 132 RIDING Wet, soiled brakes ABS Pro Physical riding limits WARNING WARNING Decreased braking effect due to moisture and dirt Braking in curves Risk of accident Danger of falling despite Dry brakes or clean them ABS Pro through braking; if neces- The rider is always respon- sary, clean them manually.

  • Page 133: Parking The Motorcycle

    and slipping of the wheels is On slopes point the motor- prevented within the scope of cycle uphill and engage 1st the physical riding limits. gear. ABS Pro was not devel- Center stand oped to increase the indi- with center stand vidual braking performance in Turn off engine.

  • Page 134: Refueling

    Accident hazard ary periods. Your authorized Do not overfill the fuel tank. BMW Motorrad dealer can pro-...
  • Page 135 ATTENTION Contact of fuel and plastic surfaces Damage to surfaces (become unattractive or cloudy) Immediately clean plastic surfaces after contact with fuel. Refuel up to the lower edge of the fuel filler neck, but no Put the motorcycle up on the higher.
  • Page 136 RIDING Reserve fuel quantity ATTENTION Contact of fuel and plastic Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) surfaces Press the fuel tank cap down Damage to surfaces (become firmly to lock it. Remove the ignition key and unattractive or cloudy) Immediately clean plastic close the protective flap.
  • Page 137 Version 1 Open fuel filler cap com- 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 Slowly pull up the fuel cap fuel filler neck. This is the tab 1.
  • Page 138 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 139: Fastening Motorcycle In Place For Trans- Portation

    FASTENING MOTORCYCLE IN PLACE FOR TRANSPORTA- TION Make sure that all compo- nents that might come into contact with luggage straps are adequately protected against scratching. Use adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose. ATTENTION Pinching of components Component damage Do not pinch components, e.g.
  • Page 140 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL...
  • Page 141 GENERAL NOTES ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) ENGINE DRAG TORQUE CONTROL DYNAMIC ESA RIDING MODE DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (RDC) GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT...

  • Page 142: General Notes

    At this of the road. Gravel, ice, snow point, the BMW Motorrad ABS and wet roads offer a consider- must assume extremely low ably poorer friction coefficient...
  • Page 143 Apart from problems with the BMW Motorrad ABS? BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual The BMW Motorrad ABS en- riding conditions can also sures riding stability on any sur- cause a fault memory entry to face within the limits of riding be generated: physics.
  • Page 144 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL How important is regular Further development of ABS maintenance? to ABS Pro In the past, the BMW Motorrad ABS system provided for WARNING a very high level of safety Brake system not regularly while braking during straight- serviced ahead riding.

  • Page 145: Traction Control (Dtc)

    TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) BMW Motorrad DTC can be How does traction control switched off in such instances. work? The traction control compares WARNING the wheel circumferential ve-...
  • Page 146 Under the following un- ENDURO PRO off-road riding and are not suit- usual riding conditions, able for road operation. BMW Motorrad Traction In the riding modes Control may be deactivated DYNAMIC , the front wheel automatically. ENDURO...

  • Page 147: Engine Drag Torque Control

    DTC setting corresponds to the Like the BMW Motorrad DTC riding mode. traction control, the dynamic In the riding engine brake control compares ENDURO PRO mode, DTC can be set the wheel centrifugal veloc- differently. ity of the front and rear wheel,...

  • Page 148: Dynamic Esa

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL DYNAMIC ESA RIDING MODE with Dynamic ESA Selection To adjust the motorcycle to the Dynamic ESA function road condition and the desired Using a ride height sensor, riding experience, you can se- Dynamic ESA detects move- lect from the following riding ments of the chassis and modes: suspension and responds...
  • Page 149 with riding modes Pro ABS Pro In the DYNAMIC riding mode: In the RAIN and ROAD riding direct throttle response. modes, ABS Pro is available In the ENDURO riding mode: to its full capacity. The stand- soft throttle response. up tendency the motorcycle In the ENDURO PRO riding has when braking in curves is mode: optimal throttle re-...

  • Page 150: Dynamic Brake Control

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL Riding stability possible to flip over back- wards in extreme cases! In the RAIN riding mode, the DTC intervenes early enough DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL to ensure that maximum rid- with riding modes Pro ing stability is achieved. In the ROAD riding mode, Dynamic Brake Control the DTC intervenes at a later...

  • Page 151: Tire Pressure Monitor (Rdc)

    the effectiveness of emer- Before initial reception of the gency braking. tire pressure, is shown in If the gas is shut off (throt- the display for each tire. The tle position <5%) during the sensors continue to transmit intervention of the Dynamic the measured readings for Brake Control, the engine some time after the vehicle...

  • Page 152: Gear Shift Assistant

    TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL riding style and the length of Example the journey. The tire pressures are The following value is indi- shown in the display cated in the display: with temperature compen- 33.4 psi (2.3 bar) sation and are always based The shortfall is thus: on the following tire air tem- 2.9 psi (0.2 bar)
  • Page 153 Assistant Pro can execute a Benefits new gear change. The load 70-80 % of all gear shifts can condition (throttle position) be performed without using should remain constant both the clutch. Less movement between rider prior to and during execution and passenger due to shorter of gear shifts using the Gear gear-change intervals.
  • Page 154 TECHNOLOGY IN DETAIL Idle speed 1250 ±50 (Engine at operating temperature)
  • Page 156 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 157 GENERAL NOTES ONBOARD VEHICLE TOOL KIT FRONT WHEEL STAND REAR-WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH COOLANT TIRES RIMS WHEELS DRIVE CHAIN AIR FILTER LIGHT SOURCES TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR...

  • Page 158: 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 159: Onboard Vehicle Tool Kit

    Attaching the front wheel Reversible screwdriver stand insert with Phillips and slotted ATTENTION blade Use of the BMW Motorrad Remove battery. front wheel stand without an 187) auxiliary stand without Dynamic ESA Component damage cause by Adjust damping at the tipping over rear wheel.

  • Page 160: Rear-Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad offers a suitable auxiliary stand for each vehicle. Your authorized BMW Motorrad dealer will be very happy to assist you in choosing the suitable auxiliary stand. For a description of the cor-...
  • Page 161 For better readability, turn ground that is level and firm. back by one turn. BMW Motorrad recommends Remove the oil level dipstick the use of a suitable auxiliary and check oil level. stand.

  • Page 162: Brake System

    Engine damage from incor- Have the oil level corrected rect filling at a repair shop, preferably Always make sure that the an authorized BMW Motorrad oil level is correct. dealer. Top up the engine oil to the Install oil level dipstick.
  • Page 163 Have the brakes checked by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking the front brake pad thickness Park the motorcycle, making sure the ground is level and firm. Front brake-pad wear limit min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm) (Only friction material without carrier plate.
  • Page 164 Have brake pads renewed at Conduct a visual inspection a repair shop, preferably an of the brake pad thickness. authorized BMW Motorrad Direction of view: from rear dealer. toward brake caliper 1. Rear brake-pad wear limit min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 165 Checking the front brake fluid level WARNING Insufficient or contaminated brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir Considerably reduced braking power caused by air, dirt or Check brake fluid level at water in the brake system brake fluid reservoir for front Stop riding immediately until wheel brake 1.
  • Page 166 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 the brake fluid level at WARNING the brake fluid reservoir for rear wheel brake 1.

  • Page 167: Clutch

    If the clutch pedal free play is Have the clutch checked by outside of tolerance: a repair shop, preferably an Adjust clutch pedal free play. authorized BMW Motorrad 161) dealer. Adjusting clutch pedal free Checking clutch pedal free play play Loosen lock nut 1.

  • Page 168: Coolant

    If the correct clutch pedal free play can only be set through further unscrewing, contact a repair shop, preferably an au- thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Check clutch pedal free play. 161) Tighten lock nut 1, hold down adjustment screw 2 while do- ing so.
  • Page 169 Check the coolant level. 162) Close cap 1 of expansion tank. Loosen the radiator cowl screws 1 from the inside. Insert the radiator cowl 1 into the holders 2. The radiator cowl will audibly engage. Pull the radiator cowl 1 out of the holders 2.

  • Page 170: Tires

    MAINTENANCE TIRES Rear tire pressure Checking tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up WARNING mode, with cold tires) 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Two-up Incorrect tire pressure and/or load, with cold tire) Worse handling characteris- If tire pressure is too low: tics of the motorcycle, reduc- Correct the tire pressure.

  • Page 171: Rims

    BMW Motorrad has Replace the worn tire. tested and approved certain tire brands as roadworthy. RIMS BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate Checking rims the suitability of any other Park the motorcycle, making tires, and therefore cannot take sure the ground is level and responsibility for their riding firm.
  • Page 172 If you want to convert your motorcycle to different wheels, please contact a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. In some cases, the data stored in the control units can be adapted Remove the screw 3 and re- for the new wheel sizes.
  • Page 173 Raise front of motorcycle the brake calipers. until the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad recommends using the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand for propping up the motorcycle. Attach the front wheel stand.
  • Page 174 MAINTENANCE Roll the front wheel forward to remove it. Remove axle bolt 10. Unscrew axle clamping bolts 11 on left side. Remove spacer bushing 14 on left side from wheel hub. Installing the front wheel WARNING Use of a wheel which does not comply with series spec- ifications Malfunctions during control...
  • Page 175 Have the tightening torques Roll the front wheel into the checked by a repair shop, front suspension. preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Lubricate quick-release axle 13. Lubricate the contact surface Lubricant on the spacer bush 14.
  • Page 176 MAINTENANCE forks. Do not actuate brake lever at the same time. WARNING Attach the front wheel stand. Improper installation of 153) quick-release axle Tighten left-hand axle clamp- Loosening of the front wheel ing screws 11 to appropriate After the brake caliper is torque.
  • Page 177 Tighten right axle clamping Install the mounting bolts 6 screws 12 to specified tight- with the holder 5 of the left ening torque. brake caliper and tighten them to the specified torque. Brake caliper on tele- scopic forks M10 x 45 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Tighten the mounting bolts 6 of the right brake caliper to...
  • Page 178 MAINTENANCE Wheel speed sensor at WARNING front on fork Brake pads do not contact 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) the brake disc Risk of accident due to de- layed braking effect. Before driving off, check that the braking effect kicks in without any delay. Engage the brake repeatedly, continuing until the brake pads are against the rotors.
  • Page 179 Removing the rear wheel ATTENTION Unintentional pressing to- gether of brake pads Component damage when mounting the brake caliper or when pressing the brake pads apart Press the brake caliper 1 Do not actuate the brakes against the brake disk 2. with the brake caliper re- Brake pistons are pressed moved.
  • Page 180 MAINTENANCE Loosen the adjustment screws 7 on both sides. Remove chain tensioner 6 and push axle in as far as possible. Roll rear wheel toward rear out of swing arm while pulling brake caliper carrier 10 to- ward rear until rear-wheel rim can be guided past it.
  • Page 181 Have the tightening torques checked by a repair shop, Roll rear wheel further into preferably by an authorized swinging arm while simulta- BMW Motorrad dealer. neously pushing brake caliper carrier 1 toward front. The camshaft sprocket and the spacer bushings on the left and right are loosely inserted in the wheel.
  • Page 182 MAINTENANCE without center stand Remove the auxiliary stand. Insert the right chain ten- sioner 6 into the rear wheel swinging arm. Clean the thread for screw 1. Lubricate the quick-release Insert the wheel speed sensor axle 5 and install it in the into the bore and tighten the brake caliper mounting new screw 1 to the specified...

  • Page 183: Drive Chain

    To extend and maximize Switch off ignition and en- the chain's service life, gage Neutral. BMW Motorrad recommends Clean drive chain with using BMW Motorrad chain suitable cleaning agent, dry lubricant or: and apply chain lubricant. To extend and maximize Lubricant...
  • Page 184 MAINTENANCE Lubricant Chain sag Chain spray, O-ring compati- 1.4...1.8 in (35...45 mm) (Mo- torcycle unloaded on side Wipe off excess lubricant. stand) If the measured value is outside Checking chain tension the approved tolerance: Park the motorcycle, making Adjust chain tension. ( 178) sure the ground is level and firm.
  • Page 185 Rear-wheel quick-re- lease axle in swinging M24 x 1.5 92 lb/ft (125 Nm) Check whether the third marker line 1 is fully visible. If the third marker line 1 is fully visible, check the chain length: Engage 1st gear. Rotate the rear wheel in the riding direction until the drive Check whether the washer 4 chain is tensioned.

  • Page 186: Air Filter

    Riveting is OK. If one or more rivet heads has rotated: Contact a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Permissible chain length AIR FILTER Removing the air filter max 5.7 in (max 144 mm) Remove the tank cover.
  • Page 187 To unlock, press and hold but- Install the air filter 5 in the ton 3 (arrow 1). frame 4. Pull the frame 4 out of the bracket (arrow 2). Make sure that the air filter 5 is attached to the lugs 6 on Remove frame 4.

  • Page 188: Light Sources

    Replace defective lighting as soon as possible. Please with Keyless Ride contact a repair shop for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. All light sources on the vehi- cle are LED light sources. The service life of the LED light...

  • Page 189: Jump-Starting

    Remove screws 1. Install screws 2. Remove screws 2. Install screws 1. Remove the tank cover 3; Install the seat. ( 101) when doing so, pay attention JUMP-STARTING to mounting clips and retain- ing lugs. CAUTION Installing the tank cover Touching live parts of the ignition system when the engine is running...
  • Page 190 MAINTENANCE Begin by connecting one end of the red jumper cable to the ATTENTION positive terminal 2 of the dis- Contact between crocodile charged battery and the other clips of jump leads and mo- end to the positive terminal of torcycle the donor battery.

  • Page 191: Battery

    Compliance with the points a trickle-charger to the below is important in order to battery. maximize battery service life: BMW Motorrad has de- Keep the surface of the bat- veloped a trickle-charger tery clean and dry. Do not open the battery.
  • Page 192 Use suitable BMW battery onboard power socket. chargers. You can obtain The vehicle electronics the right charger from your detect when the battery authorized BMW Motorrad is fully charged. The onboard dealer. socket is switched off when this happens. Comply with operating instructions of charger.
  • Page 193 the battery disconnected from the vehicle. Charging disconnected battery Disconnect the battery. Charge battery using a suit- able charger. Comply with operating instructions of charger. After charging, remove the ATTENTION terminal clips of the charger from the battery poles. Incorrect battery disconnec- In the case of longer peri- tion ods when the motorcycle...
  • Page 194 MAINTENANCE Remove the screw 5 and take Fasten diagnostic sockets 4 in the battery cover 6 out to- holder. ward the front. Lift the battery up and out, using tilting movements if the movement is stiff. Installing the battery If the vehicle has been disconnected from the battery for a long time, the current date must be reset to...

  • Page 195: Fuses

    Install the seat. ( 101) Configure system settings. Replace faulty fuse 1. If the fuses are faulty fre- quently, have the electri- cal system checked by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Main fuse 40 A (Voltage regulator)
  • Page 196 If the fuses are faulty fre- quently, have the electri- Replacing fuses cal system checked by a repair shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. Fuse box 10 A (Slot 1: Instrument clus- ter, anti-theft alarm system (DWA), ignition lock, diagnos- tic socket, main relay coil) Turn off the ignition.

  • Page 197: Diagnostic Connector

    Vehicle experiences malfunc- 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- Insert the diagnostic socket 2 sonnel.
  • Page 198 ACCESSORIES...
  • Page 199 GENERAL NOTES SOCKETS USB CHARGING SOCKET CASE TOPCASE NAVIGATION SYSTEM...
  • Page 200 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 201 Operating electrical Automatic shut-off accessories The USB charging sockets are The ignition must be switched automatically switched off un- on before any accessories con- der the following conditions: To retain the starting capabil- nected to the power sockets ity if the battery voltage is too can be operated.
  • Page 202 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. CASE with aluminum case Close the case lid. Opening a case Put the locking claw 1 on the lid.
  • Page 203 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 204 Press the lock housing 2 up- case on the sign, contact your wards to unlock the locking BMW Motorrad partner. claw 3. The following values apply for Pull the locking claw 3 back- the combination described ward and open the lid.
  • Page 205 If you cannot find your combi- nation of vehicle and topcase on the sign, contact your autho- rized BMW Motorrad dealer. Place topcase on topcase car- The following values apply to rier and slide forwards so that the combination described...
  • Page 206 4 can be The navigation prepa- removed with a rotational ration is suitable for movement toward the front. BMW Motorrad Navigator IV and later. The locking system of the Mount Cradle offers no protection against theft. Remove the navigation system and store in a safe place after every drive.
  • Page 207 Navigator. Pull the lock safety device 2 Only the latest version all the way to the left. of the BMW Motorrad The locking mechanism 3 is communication system is unlocked. supported. A software update Slide the lock 3 all the way to may be required for the the left.
  • Page 208 ACCESSORIES contact your authorized Turn the Multi-Controller 1 BMW Motorrad dealer. up/down Select menu If the BMW Motorrad Change volume ConnectedRide Navigator is Zoom in when using maps installed and the operating focus is changed to the Briefly tilt the Multi-...
  • Page 210 CARE...
  • Page 211 CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING SENSITIVE MOTORCYCLE PARTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINT PRESERVATION STORING THE MOTORCYCLE PUTTING THE MOTORCYCLE INTO OPERATION...
  • Page 212 Exercise caution when using thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. high-pressure or steam-jet BMW Care Products have been devices. materials tested, lab-tested, and field tested and provide opti-...
  • Page 213 To prevent stains, do not wash thorized BMW Motorrad dealer. the vehicle immediately after it has been exposed to bright CLEANING SENSITIVE MO- sunlight and do not wash it in TORCYCLE PARTS the sun. Plastics Regularly clean the fork tubes of contamination.
  • Page 214 Treat rubber parts with water particularly important in case of or BMW rubber care product. exposure to salt. For additional treatment, use CARE OF PAINTWORK BMW Motorrad high-gloss pol- ish. ATTENTION Radiator Paint damage from metal Clean the radiator regularly to...
  • Page 215 Completely fill the motorcy- It is recommended to use cle's fuel tank. BMW Motorrad solvent cleaner Fuel additives clean the and then apply BMW Motorrad fuel injection system and high-gloss polish to preserve the combustion area. Fuel ad- the paint.
  • Page 216 CARE Checklist. ( 118)
  • Page 218 TECHNICAL DATA...
  • Page 219 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 220: Troubleshooting Chart

    TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Engine does not start: Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear Engage neutral or fold in side engaged stand. Gear engaged and clutch not Shift transmission to neutral or disengaged disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling.
  • Page 221 72). Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display. 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 222: Threaded Connections

    TECHNICAL DATA THREADED CONNECTIONS Front wheel Value Valid Wheel speed sensor at front on fork M6 x 16, Renew bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) micro-encapsulated Front wheel cover on telescopic forks M6 x 16, Renew bolt 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) micro-encapsulated Front wheel cover on telescopic forks...
  • Page 223 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel speed sensor on the brake caliper carrier M6 x 16, Renew bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) micro-encapsulated Rear-wheel quick-re- lease axle in swinging M24 x 1.5 92 lb/ft (125 Nm) Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (locknut) on clamping piece M10 x 1.25...

  • Page 224: Fuel

    Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3.0 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 225: Engine

    Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend the use of oil additives, as these can adversely affect the operation of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. Engine oil, quantity for topping max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l),...

  • Page 226: Clutch

    TECHNICAL DATA Idle speed 1250 ±50 , Engine at op- erating temperature CLUTCH Clutch design Multiple-disc oil bath (anti- hopping) TRANSMISSION Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed manual gearbox integrated in engine housing REAR-WHEEL DRIVE Type of final drive Chain drive Secondary gear ratio 2.588 (44/17 teeth) Transmission gear ratios 1.821, Primary gear ratio...

  • Page 227: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear-wheel guide Two-arm aluminum swinging Spring travel on the rear wheel 8.5 in (215 mm), at rear wheel with lowered 7.7 in (195 mm), at rear wheel BRAKES Front wheel Type of front wheel brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-piston float- ing calipers and floating brake discs...

  • Page 228: Wheels And Tires

    WHEELS AND TIRES Recommended tire combina- An overview of the current tions tire approvals is available from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Speed category of front/rear V, minimum requirement: tires 149 mph (240 km/h) with off-road tires Q, Alternative speed category:...

  • Page 229: Electrical System

    Tire pressure Front tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up mode, with cold tires 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Two-up and/or load, with cold tire Rear tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up mode, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Two-up and/or load, with cold tire ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Main fuse...

  • Page 230: Dimensions

    TECHNICAL DATA Light sources All light sources DIMENSIONS Motorcycle length 93.7 in (2379 mm), over top- case Motorcycle height 56.1 in (1424 mm), over windshield, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight Motorcycle width 37 in (940 mm), without in- stalled parts Front-seat height 34.4 +0.6...

  • Page 231: Performance Data

    PERFORMANCE DATA Maximum speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) with off-road tires 99 mph (160 km/h) with case 99 mph (160 km/h) with topcase 99 mph (160 km/h)
  • Page 232 SERVICE...
  • Page 233 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS RECYCLING 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 234: 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 235: Recycling

    More information can be re- To ensure that your BMW is quested from your authorized always in optimum condition, BMW Motorrad dealer or an- BMW Motorrad recommends other qualified service partner that you comply with the main- or a repair shop.

  • Page 236: Bmw Motorrad Service History

    Like a Service Booklet, by the various BMW Motorrad these entries provide proof of mobility services (e.g. BMW regular preventive maintenance. Roadside Assistance, break-...
  • Page 237 BMW Motorrad Service The required scope of main- BMW Motorrad service is tenance work for your vehicle carried out once a year. can be found in the following The scope of the services maintenance schedule. The performed may be dependent...

  • Page 238: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW Motorrad break-in Annually or every 6000 inspection (including oil mi (10000 km)(whichever and oil filter change) comes first) Standard scope of For offroad use BMW Motorrad service At first after one year, Engine oil change with...

  • Page 239: Bmw Motorrad Break-In 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. Performing the vehicle test using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system Adjusting the steering-head bearing...

  • Page 240: Maintenance Confirmations

    SERVICE 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 241 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 242 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 243 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 244 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 245 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 246 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 247 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 248 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 249 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 250 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...
  • Page 251 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 Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Replacing air filter insert Checking or replacing air filter insert (during...

  • Page 252: Service Confirmations

    SERVICE 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 253 Work performed at km Date...
  • Page 254 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...

  • Page 255: Radio Equipment Tft Instrument Cluster

    RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT IN- Changes or modifications not STRUMENT CLUSTER expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance For all Countries without EU could void the user's author- Model name: ICC6.5in ity to operate the equipment. Manufacturer Le présent appareil est con- Robert Bosch GmbH forme aux CNR d'Industrie Robert Bosch Str.

  • Page 256: Radio Equipment Tyre Pressure Control (Rdc)

    APPENDIX could void the user's author- user's authority to operate the ity to operate the equipment. equipment. RADIO EQUIPMENT TYRE KEYLESS RIDE ECU PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) For all Countries without EU For all countries without EU Model name: HUF8485 Model name: Manufacturer Wus moto gen 3 Huf Hülsbeck &...

  • Page 257: Keyless Ride Key

    Model name: HUF5794 autorisée aux deux conditions Manufacturer suivantes : (1) L’appareil ne doit pas pro- Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & duire de brouillage; Co. KG (2) L’utilisateur de l'appareil Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Vel- doit acceptor tout brouillage bert, Germany radioélectrique subi, même si Technical information...

  • Page 258: Radio Equipment Electronic Immobiliser

    APPENDIX Technical information (2) L’utilisateur de l'appareil doit acceptor tout brouillage Frequency Band: 134 kHz radioélectrique subi, même si Transponder: TMS37145/Type le brouillage est susceptible DST80, TMS3705 Transponder d’en compromettre le fonction- Base Station IC nement. Output Power: 50 dBμV/m United States (USA) Country This device complies with...

  • Page 259: Radio Equipment Intelligent Emergency Call

    d'en compromettre le fonction- RADIO EQUIPMENT INTELLI- nement. GENT EMERGENCY CALL For all countries without EU United States (USA) Contains FCC ID: Model name: TL1P22 ODE‑MREWS5012 Manufacturer FCC § 15.19 Labelling LG ELECTRONICS INC. requirements 10, Magokjungang 10-ro, This device complies with part Gangseo-gu Seoul, Republic of 15 of the FCC Rules and In- Korea...
  • Page 260 APPENDIX part 15 of the FCC Rules. Avis d’Industrie Canada sur l’ex- These limits are designed to position aux rayonnements provide reasonable protection Cet appareil est conforme against harmful interference in aux limites d’exposition aux a residential installation. This rayonnements d’Industrie equipment generates, uses and Canada pour un environment can radiate radio frequency...
  • Page 261 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with In- dustry Canada’s licence-ex- empt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub- ject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause...
  • Page 262 INDEX Chain Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Checking for wear, 179 Lubricating, 177 Indicator lights, 52, 53 Sag, 178 Self-diagnosis, 120 Chassis, 220 Technology in detail, 136 Check Control, 32 Ambient temperature, 39 Checklist, 118 Clutch Adjusting the clutch Battery lever, 105 Charging, 185, 187 Checking function, 161 Indicator lights, 40, 41...
  • Page 263 Dynamic ESA Fuel Operating, 88 Fuel quality, 128 Operating element, 21 Refueling, 128, 130 refueling with Keyless Ride, 131 Electrical system, 223 Technical data, 218 Emergency call Fuel filler cap emergency Automatic, 83, 84 release, 132 Indicator lights, 51 Fuel reserve Language, 82 Indicator lights, 56 manual, 82...
  • Page 264 INDEX DTC, 53, 54, 55 Unlocking the fuel cap, 130, DWA, 43, 44 Keys, 76, 77 Emergency call, 51 Engine control, 45, 46 Engine electronics, 45 Light sources Engine temperature, 44 Indicator lights, 42 External temperature Replacing, 182 warning, 39 Technical data, 224 Fuel reserve, 56 Lights...
  • Page 265 Right side of vehicle, 19 Seat Underneath the seat, 20 Installing, 101 Lock, 18 Pairing, 66 Removing, 101 Parking light, 85 Service Passenger grab handle, 18, 19 BMW Motorrad Service, 229 Performance data, 225 Indicator lights, 57 Reporting safety defects, 228 Service History, 230...
  • Page 266 INDEX Shift lever, 107 USB charging interface, 18 Shifting gears, 32 Socket Information on use, 194 Vehicle identification Position on vehicle, 18 number, 19 Spark plugs, 223 Vehicle voltage, 40, 41 Speed control, 94 Speedometer, 24 Warning lights Spring preload Instrument cluster, 24 Adjusting element, 19 Overview, 28...
  • Page 267 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 268 Important data for refueling stop: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Premium unleaded (max 15% ethanol, E10/E15) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 90 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 6.1 gal (Approx. 23 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire pressure Front tire pressure 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up mode, with cold tires...

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