BMW Motorrad R 18 B 2023 Rider's Manual

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R 18 B

MAKE LIFE A RIDE

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Page 1 MOTORRAD RIDER'S MANUAL R 18 B MAKE LIFE A RIDE...
Page 2 Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Phone number Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)
Page 3 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.
Page 4 GENERAL STATUS INSTRUCTIONS INDICATORS Quick & easy reference Indicator and warning Abbreviations and sym- lights bols TFT display in Equipment Pure Ride view Technical data TFT display in Menu Currency view Additional sources of Power reserve indic- information ator Certificates and operat- Warning indicators ing licences Data memory...
Page 5 TFT DISPLAY RIDING General notes Safety information Principle Regular check Pure Ride view Starting Splitscreen Running in Settings Brakes Bluetooth Shifting with shift WIFI rocker My vehicle Parking your motor- On-board computer cycle Navigation Refuelling Media Securing motorcycle Telephone for transportation Software version Licence information ENGINEERING DE-...
Page 6 Power sockets SERVICE Optional accessories Reporting safety-rel- evant defects CARE Recycling BMW Motorrad Care products Washing the vehicle Service Cleaning easily dam- BMW Motorrad aged components service history Care of paintwork BMW Motorrad mo- Paint preservation bility services Laying up motorcycle...
Page 7 Maintenance work Maintenance sched- BMW Motorrad run- ning-in check Maintenance confirm- ations Service confirmations APPENDIX Declaration of Con- formity Mid Range Radar Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster Radio equipment electronic immobil- iser Keyless Ride Key Keyless Ride ECU Certification Tire Pressure Control...
Page 8: General Instructions
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS EQUIPMENT TECHNICAL DATA CURRENCY ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES DATA MEMORY INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM...
Page 10: Quick & Easy Reference
WARNING Medium-risk Optional equipment. hazard. Non-avoidance The vehicles are can lead to fatal or severe in- assembled com- jury. plete with all the DANGER High-risk haz- BMW Motorrad ard. Non-avoidance leads optional equipment to fatal or severe injury. originally ordered.
Page 11: Equipment
This rider's manual tration documents, or can be describes optional equipment obtained from your authorised (OE) and selected optional BMW Motorrad retailer or an- accessories (OA) provided other qualified service partner by BMW. This explains why or specialist workshop. The...
Page 12: Currency
CURRENCY tion instructions for accessories The high safety and quality and general information about standards of BMW motorcycles BMW Motorrad, in relation to are maintained by constant technology, for example, are development work on designs, available for download from equipment and accessories.
Page 13 Vehicle users have the right to The vehicle owner can also re- obtain full information at no quest that a BMW Motorrad cost from persons or entities retailer or another qualified storing personal data of the service partner or specialist vehicle user.
Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS not stored beyond the operat- The vehicle data is read out ing period. using the legally prescribed Electronic components, for ex- socket for on-board diagnosis ample control units, contain (OBD) in the vehicle. components for storing tech- Legal requirements for the nical information.
Page 15 If services are accessed, for the vehicle can be reset during example repairs, service pro- servicing or repair work by a cesses, warranty cases and BMW Motorrad retailer or an- quality assurance measures, other qualified service partner this technical information can or specialist workshop.
Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Data on the use of internet ted apps, for example naviga- services. This data can be tion or music playback. stored locally in the vehicle The type of additional data pro- or is located on a device that cessing is determined by the is connected to the vehicle, provider of the respective app.
Page 17: Intelligent Emergency Call System
At the same time, information ascertained from the individual is also provided on the provider. relevant data protection law. INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY Personal data may be used to CALL SYSTEM provide online services. Data with intelligent emergency is exchanged using a secure call connection, for example with the IT systems provided by the...
Page 18 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS SIM card The legal basis for the activa- tion and function of the intel- The intelligent emergency call ligent emergency call system system operates via the mobile is the concluded Connected- phone network using the SIM Ride contract for this function, card installed in the vehicle.
Page 19 Log data of emergency calls the following additional information to an emergency The log data of emergency call centre commissioned by calls is stored in a memory of the vehicle manufacturer and, the vehicle. The oldest log data if required, to the emergency is regularly deleted.
Page 20 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 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- gency call. As part of its stat- utory obligation, the manufac- turer of the vehicle provides information about the data that...
Page 22: General Views
GENERAL VIEWS...
Page 23 GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE OVERALL VIEW OF COCKPIT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 24: General View, Left Side
GENERAL VIEWS GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE Power socket ( 212) Retaining strap Toolkit (in the case) 181) rear footrest rider footrest Diagnostic socket (be- hind the side trim panel) 207) Reverser ( Type plate...
Page 25: General View, Right Side
GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE Brake-fluid reservoir, front Fuses (behind the side 188) trim panel) ( 206) Vehicle Identification Number Engine oil level indicator 183) Remote ground terminal 198) Oil filler opening (under the cylinder head cover) 184) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 189) Remote positive terminal 198)
Page 26: Overall View Of Cockpit
GENERAL VIEWS OVERALL VIEW OF COCKPIT USB charging interface (in storage compartment) Fuel filler neck ( 155) Power socket ( 212) Payload table (on inside of the storage compartment flap) Tyre pressures table (on inside of the storage com- partment flap)
Page 27: Multifunction Switch, Left
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Adaptive cruise control Hazard warning lights Riding mode ( Turn indicators ( Horn Multi-Controller ( 103) MENU rocker button 103) Distance control (Act- ive Cruise Control ACC)
Page 28: Multifunction Switch, Right
GENERAL VIEWS MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT Central locking system Ignition ( Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( 147) Reverser (...
Page 29: Multifunction Switch, Right
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT with intelligent emergency call Central locking system Ignition ( Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( 147) Reverser ( SOS button Intelligent emergency call...
Page 30: Instrument Cluster
GENERAL VIEWS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Fuel gauge Speedometer Rev. counter Power reserve indicator TFT display (...
Page 32: Status Indicators
STATUS INDICATORS...
Page 33 INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW POWER RESERVE INDICATOR WARNING INDICATORS...
Page 34: Indicator And Warning Lights
STATUS INDICATORS INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS Turn indicators, left Indicator light DWA ( Keyless Ride ( High-beam headlight 10 Photosensor (for adapting the brightness of the in- General warning light strument lighting) Turn indicators, right Warning light, drive mal- function ( ASC ( ABS ( Automatic daytime riding...
Page 35: Tft Display In Pure Ride View
TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW Speed Limit Info 12 Connection status 109) 113) Hill Start Control ( 13 Operating pointer 105) Speedometer 14 Central locking system Cruise control ( Distance control (Act- 15 Muting ( 111) ive Cruise Control ACC) 16 Heating ( Rider info.
Page 36: Tft Display In Menu View
STATUS INDICATORS TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW Hill Start Control ( 12 Central locking system Speedometer 13 Muting ( 111) Cruise control ( 14 Heating ( Distance control (Act- ive Cruise Control ACC) 15 Automatic daytime riding light ( Rider info. status line 16 Outside temperature 107) warning (...
Page 37: Power Reserve Indicator
POWER RESERVE INDICATOR WARNING INDICATORS Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. Warnings are indicated by the 'General' warning light showing in combination with a dialogue in the TFT display. Depending on how urgent the warning is, the general warning light will The power reserve indicator either light up or flash yellow or...
Page 38 STATUS INDICATORS Green CHECK OK 1: no mes- White: (---) No valid value sage, optimum values. available. Dashes are dis- White circle with small "i" 2: played instead of a numerical information. value. Yellow warning triangle 3: To some extent, indi- warning, value not ideal.
Page 39 their occurrence until they are acknowledged. If symbol 2 is actively dis- played, it can be acknow- ledged by tilting the Multi- Controller to the left. Check Control messages are dynamically attached as addi- tional tabs on the pages in the menu ( 105).
Page 40 STATUS INDICATORS Warnings, overview Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights is displayed. Outside tempe- rature warning lights up Radio-operated Remote key not yellow. key out of range in range. lights up Keyless Ride Keyless Ride yellow. failed ( failure lights up Replacing battery Remote key bat-...
Page 41 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights Anti-theft alarm Alarm system battery weak batt. capacity weak. Anti-theft alarm Alarm system battery flat battery empty. DWA failed Alarm system failure lights up Engine tempera- Engine temp. yellow. ture high ( high! lights up Engine over- Engine over-...
Page 42 STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up is displayed in yel- Tyre pressure yellow. low. close to limit of permitted toler- Tyre pressure ance ( does not match setpoint is displayed in red. Tyre pressure flashes red. outside permitted tolerance ( Tyre pressure...
Page 43 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up Emergency call Emergency call yellow. function failed system error. lights up Malfunction, side Side stand mon- yellow. stand monitor itoring faulty. flashes reg- ABS self-dia- ularly. gnosis not com- pleted ( lights up ABS fault ( Limited ABS...
Page 44 STATUS INDICATORS Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up ASC fault ( Traction con- yellow. trol failure! lights up. lights up Automatic load Spring strut yellow. compensation adjustment failed ( faulty! shows green. Hill Start Control active ( flashes yellow.
Page 45 Indicator and Display text Meaning warning lights lights up Distance control ACC temporarily yellow. (Active Cruise failed. Control ACC) temporarily failed lights up Distance control Distance con- yellow. (Active Cruise trol failed. Control ACC) failed ( Temperature of Audio system audio system too too hot: Level high (...
Page 46 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...
Page 47 The integral battery in the ra- Have the faulty radio-operated dio-operated key has lost a key replaced by an authorised significant proportion of its BMW Motorrad retailer. original capacity. There is no Keyless Ride failed assurance of how long the ra- lights up yellow.
Page 48 Consumers with high power quickly as possible by a spe- consumption are in operation cialist workshop, preferably an (such as heated body warm- authorised BMW Motorrad re- ers), too many consumers are tailer. in operation at one time, or battery faulty.
Page 49 Have the fault rectified as Have it checked by a quickly as possible by a spe- specialist workshop. cialist workshop, preferably an flashes yellow. authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. with adaptive head light Bulb faulty The faulty bulb is dis- lights up yellow.
Page 50 BMW Motorrad re- BMW Motorrad retailer. tailer. Light control failed Anti-theft alarm battery weak lights up yellow.
Page 51 Consult a specialist work- Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. DWA can no longer be activ- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ated or deactivated. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) False alarm possible.
Page 52 If possible, ride in the part- shop, preferably an authorised load range to cool down the BMW Motorrad retailer. motor. Drive malfunction If the motor temperature is shows. frequently too high, have the...
Page 53 Have the fault rectified as cialist workshop, preferably an quickly as possible by a spe- authorised BMW Motorrad re- cialist workshop, preferably an tailer. authorised BMW Motorrad re- It is possible to continue to tailer.
Page 54 Avoid high load and rpm ranges if possible. Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Engine control failed lights up yellow. The values on the left are for shows.
Page 55 For further information about RDC sensor is not active BMW Motorrad RDC, see the section entitled "Engineering min 30 km/h (The RDC details" ( 174). sensor does not transmit its Tyre pressure close to limit of signal to the vehicle until a...
Page 56 Risk of accident, degradation shop, preferably an authorised of the vehicle's driving char- BMW Motorrad retailer. acteristics. If you are unsure whether the Adapt your style of riding vehicle can be ridden with the accordingly.
Page 57 Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, min 30 km/h (The RDC preferably an authorised sensor does not transmit its BMW Motorrad retailer. signal to the vehicle until a Battery for tyre pressure certain minimum speed has sensor weak been reached.)
Page 58 STATUS INDICATORS Consult a specialist work- by a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised shop. BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: The tyre pressure control (RDC) Sensor faulty or system fault control unit has diagnosed a with tyre pressure control communication fault.
Page 59 Bear in mind that an emer- lights up yellow. gency call cannot be made. Consult a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorised Emergency call sys- BMW Motorrad retailer. tem restricted. If this occurs again, have Malfunction, side stand the vehicle checked by a monitor specialist workshop.
Page 60 (The motorcycle has to reach quickly as possible by a spe- a defined minimum speed cialist workshop, preferably an with the engine running for authorised BMW Motorrad re- the wheel sensors to be tailer. checked: min 5 km/h) Pull away slowly. Bear in...
Page 61 Possible cause: Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- ASC self-diagnosis not cialist workshop, preferably an completed authorised BMW Motorrad re- The ASC function is not tailer. available, because self- ASC intervention diagnosis did not complete.
Page 62 You can continue to ride. cialist workshop, preferably an Bear in mind the more authorised BMW Motorrad re- detailed information on tailer. situations that can lead to a Automatic load compensation ASC fault ( 166).
Page 63 Have the fault rectified as Hill Start Control cannot be quickly as possible by a spe- activated cialist workshop, preferably an with Hill Start Control authorised BMW Motorrad re- is displayed. tailer. Hill Start Control active HSC not available. En- with Hill Start Control gine not running.
Page 64 STATUS INDICATORS Brake temp. high! Brake temp. crit- Continue riding ical! Continue rid- carefully to cool down. ing carefully to cool Avoid dynamic riding. down. Avoid dynamic rid- ing. DANGER DANGER Riding with overheated brakes Riding with overheated Risk of accident due to failure brakes of brakes Risk of accident due to failure...
Page 65 Cruise Control ACC) failed Have the fault rectified as with Active Cruise Control quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably lights up yellow. an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer. Distance control Distance control (Active failed. Have it Cruise Control ACC)
Page 66 STATUS INDICATORS an authorised BMW Motorrad authorised BMW Motorrad re- retailer. tailer. Fuel down to reserve Temperature of audio system too high Tank reserve level Audio system too reached. Ride to the next filling station. hot: Level 3 Audio system has been switched off.
Page 67 Have your motorcycle ser- viced regularly by a specialist Service display workshop, preferably an au- If service is overdue, the thorised BMW Motorrad re- due date or the odometer tailer. reading at which service was The vehicle remains oper- due is accompanied by the...
Page 68: Operation
OPERATION...
Page 69 IGNITION INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL LIGHTING ANTI-THEFT ALARM (DWA) AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) RIDING MODE CRUISE CONTROL DISTANCE CONTROL (ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC) HILL START CONTROL (HSC) REVERSER HEATING STORAGE COMPARTMENT CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM CASES SEAT...
Page 70: Ignition
OPERATION Locking the steering lock IGNITION Requirement Radio-operated key The handlebars are turned to- The telltale light for the wards the left. Radio-operated radio-operated key flashes key is within range. while the search for the radio- operated key is in progress. The light goes out as soon as the radio-operated key or the emergency key is found.
Page 71 The steering lock disengages Side lights and all function with an audible click. circuits switched on. Daytime riding light is Switching on ignition switched on. Requirement Pre-Ride-Check is performed. Radio-operated key is within 148) range. ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- gress.
Page 72 OPERATION Light is switched off. The spare key or the The steering lock engages. closed radio-operated key with the empty battery must Battery of the radio-operated be inserted into the opening in key is empty or loss of the the ring aerial. radio-operated key Time during which the engine has to be started.
Page 73 Dispose of the old battery in accordance with all applicable DANGER laws and regulations; do not Swallowing a battery attempt to dispose of batter- Risk of injury or death ies as domestic waste. An ignition key contains a button cell as its battery. ATTENTION Batteries or button cells, if Unsuitable or incorrectly in-...
Page 74 If you lose an ignition key, you Operation of the kill switch can have it barred by your au- while riding thorised BMW Motorrad re- Risk of fall due to rear wheel tailer. locking If you wish to do this, you will...
Page 75: Intelligent Emergency Call
Emergency call via BMW call can only be performed by Press the SOS button in an the BMW Motorrad partner. emergency only. The language assigned to the The emergency call is not vehicle varies from the select-...
Page 76 OPERATION Open cover 1. The connection was estab- Short-press SOS button 2. lished. Provide information to the The time until transmission emergency services using the of the emergency call is dis- microphone 3 and speaker 4. played. During that time, it is possible to cancel the emer- Automatic emergency call gency call.
Page 77: Lighting
Open cover 1. The time until transmission Provide information to the of the emergency call is dis- emergency services using the played. During that time, it is microphone 3 and speaker 4. possible to cancel the emer- Emergency call in the event of gency call.
Page 78 OPERATION Headlight courtesy delay feature Switch off the ignition. Alternatively: With the ignition switched on, pull switch 1. The low-beam headlight is switched on. High-beam headlight and Immediately after switching headlight flasher off the ignition, pull switch 1 Switch on the ignition. back and hold it in that posi- tion until the headlight cour- tesy delay feature comes on.
Page 79 WARNING Switching on the daytime riding light in the dark. Risk of accident Do not use the daytime rid- ing light in the dark. By comparison with the Immediately after switching low-beam headlight, the off the ignition, push but- daytime running light makes ton 1 to the left and hold it the vehicle more visible to on- in that position until the park-...
Page 80: Anti-Theft Alarm (Dwa)
OPERATION the daytime riding light is Switch Comfort turn in- switched back on. on or off. dicator lights up. Hazard warning lights The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the haz- ard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary.
Page 81 Activation takes approximately 30 seconds to complete. Turn indicators flash twice. Confirmation tone sounds twice (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is act- ive. To deactivate the tilt sensor (for example if you are about to transport the motorcycle on a train and the swaying movement of the moving train could trip the alarm), press button 1 on the radio-oper-...
Page 82 DWA anti-theft alarm type of acoustic alarm tone from the motorcycle's battery can be set by an authorised Flashes 5x: Tilt sensor 3 BMW Motorrad retailer. Deactivation Switch on the ignition. Turn indicators flash once. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed).
Page 83 Switch Arm automatically on or off Possibilities for adjustment : Set the Warning signal rising and falling or intermit- tent alarm tone. : Activate tilt Tilt sensor sensor to monitor the inclina- tion of the vehicle. The anti- Press button 1 on the radio- theft alarm (DWA) is tripped if operated key once.
Page 84: Automatic Stability Control (Asc)
OPERATION AUTOMATIC STABILITY CON- RIDING MODE TROL (ASC) Using riding modes Switching ASC function off BMW Motorrad has developed and on operational scenarios for the Switch on the ignition. motorcycle from which you can select the scenario suitable for Navigate to...
Page 85: Cruise Control
Cruise control is deactivated. The riding mode selected in this way is retained, with the engine-characteristic and ASC adaptation settings, even after the ignition has been switched off. CRUISE CONTROL The riding mode currently act- Switching on cruise control ive 2 is sent to the back and is Requirement displayed in the pop-up 3.
Page 86 OPERATION Accelerating Depending on which unit of speed is selected in the instrument cluster, speed is increased or decreased in either km/h or mph. Slide switch 2 to the right. Button 1 is enabled for opera- tion. Setting road speed Short-push button 1 forward.
Page 87 Automatic deactivation Adaptive cruise control is de- activated automatically in the following situations: When engine speed drops below the minimum threshold (to prevent stalling). After several seconds when the vehicle is ridden at max- Short-push button 1 back. imum engine speed. Speed is reduced by 1 km/h During ABS or ASC interven- or 1 mph, as applicable, each...
Page 88: Distance Control (Active Cruise Control Acc)
OPERATION Select the desired setting. Opening the throttle does The following settings for ac- not deactivate cruise con- celeration and deceleration trol. If you release the twistgrip are possible: the motorcycle will deceler- : Balanced ac- Comfortable ate only to the cruising speed celeration and deceleration of saved in memory, even though the vehicle.
Page 89 WARNING WARNING ACC cannot react to all ob- ACC is not functional in cer- jects and traffic situations tain situations Risk of accident Risk of accident due to non- ACC reacts only to the application of the brakes and vehicle travelling ahead prompt to assume control of you.
Page 90 OPERATION WARNING WARNING ACC cannot detect all ob- ACC cannot compensate for jects and traffic situations or excessive speed differences interpret them correctly Risk of accident ACC cannot perform emer- Risk of accident ACC might not be able to gency braking. Retardation detect certain objects or and the rate at which retard- complex traffic situations...
Page 91 It is Ride at a correspondingly best to consult an authorised lower speed. BMW Motorrad retailer.
Page 92 OPERATION Toggling between cruise control and ACC Comply with the safety instructions ( 82). Switch on the ignition. WARNING Reduced assistance after Alternatively, long-press but- changeover to cruise control ton 1. Risk of accident This toggles between cruise By contrast with ACC, cruise control and ACC.
Page 93 regulates to the maximum Indicator lights speed of 160 km/h. No object detected: shows green. Object detected: shows green. Rider overrides by twisting the throttle grip to open the throttle: shows green. To switch on: Short-press button 1. ACC is switched on. Warning lights The approach distance you ACC switched off for system-...
Page 94: Hill Start Control (Hsc)
OPERATION Setting approach distance Long approach distance When the ACC detects a vehicle travelling in front, a depiction of a car appears in the symbol shown here to alert the rider. The approach-distance set- ting is retained in memory for six hours after the ignition is Short-press button 1.
Page 95 Apply firm pressure to hand- Symbol 1 for Hill Start Control brake lever 1 or to the foot- is displayed in the Pure Ride brake lever and then quickly view and in the top status line. release the lever. Operating Hill Start Control shows green.
Page 96: Reverser
OPERATION You can use the reverser as REVERSER soon as the " " indicator with reverser stops flashing. General information Using reverser The following prerequisites must have been met to be able to use the reverser: Motorcycle at standstill. Engine running. Brake applied.
Page 97: Heating
Deactivating reverser The increase in power consumption caused by having the heated handlebar grips switched on can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level is low, the heated handle- bar grips are switched off to ensure the battery's starting capability.
Page 98 OPERATION stage as soon as the seat is warm. Select the desired heating stage. Selected heating stage 1 and heated-grip symbol 2 are dis- played. Operating seat heating Selected heating stage 1 and with seat heating seat-heating symbol 2 are dis- Seat heating can be activ- played.
Page 99: Storage Compartment
STORAGE COMPARTMENT Opening and closing storage compartment ATTENTION High temperatures in the storage compartments, par- ticularly in summer Open storage compartment Damage to objects stowed flap 2 by pressing arrow but- away, particularly electronic ton 1. devices, such as mobile To close: Firmly press storage phones compartment lid 2 into the...
Page 100 This is a 5 V USB‑C charging BMW Motorrad re- interface that provides a max- commends using the imum charge current of 1.5 A BMW Motorrad USB cable for (maximum charging power charging smartphones inside 7.5 W). the storage compartment.
Page 101: Central Locking System
If battery charge state is too low, to maintain the vehicle's start capability. If the maximum load capacity as stated in the technical data is exceeded. During the starting operation. CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM Press button 1. with central locking system Alternatively: Press button 2 Locking on the radio-operated key.
Page 102 OPERATION nothing is trapped between and remove the key from the the lid and the case. lock. The case can also be with central locking system snapped shut when the If applicable, first turn the lock is in the LOCK position. vehicle key to the LOCK po- Make sure that the ignition key sition and then turn it to the...
Page 103: Seat
Using the tool from the SEAT on-board toolkit, remove Removing seat screw 3. Remove holder 4. Lift seat 1 in the direction in- dicated by the arrow, while carefully disengaging grab strap 2. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
Page 104 OPERATION with seat heating Hold seat 1 in position and connect plug connection 2. Work grab strap 2 into seat 1. Insert seat 1 into mount 5. Manoeuvre seat 1 into position at rear and install holder 4 with screw 3.
Page 106: Tft Display
TFT DISPLAY...
Page 107 GENERAL NOTES PRINCIPLE PURE RIDE VIEW SPLITSCREEN SETTINGS BLUETOOTH WIFI MY VEHICLE ON-BOARD COMPUTER NAVIGATION MEDIA TELEPHONE SOFTWARE VERSION LICENCE INFORMATION...
Page 108: General Notes
BMW Motorrad Connected app WARNING The BMW Motorrad Connec- ted app enables the user to Distraction from the road call up usage data and vehicle and loss of control status information. For some...
Page 109: Principle
BMW Motorrad PRINCIPLE Connected app Controls The BMW Motorrad Connec- ted app enables the user to call up usage data and vehicle status information. For some functions such as navigation, for example, the app has to be installed on the mobile device and paired to the TFT display.
Page 110 TFT DISPLAY Go back to the Menu view In Pure Ride view: Change the after making the settings. display for rider info. status In Menu view: Change up one line. level. Long-press the top section of In the menu: My vehicle the MENU button: Advance one menu screen.
Page 111 Operating pointers in the Operating pointers in main menu submenus In addition to the operating pointers in the main menu, there are additional operating pointers in the submenus. Operating pointers show whether interactions are possible, and which ones. Meaning of the operating pointers: Operating pointer 1: The cur- rent display is in a hierarchical...
Page 112 TFT DISPLAY Display Pure Ride view Calling up menu Long-press the top section of the MENU rocker button. Switching functions on and Display the Pure Ride view. 106) Short-press the bottom sec- tion of button 2. The following menus can be Some menu items have a called up: check box in front of them.
Page 113 Moving cursor in lists Call up the last menu used In Pure Ride view: Long-press the bottom section of the MENU rocker button. The last menu exited by long- pressing the top section of the button is called up. Changing display for rider info.
Page 114 TFT DISPLAY Break 2 (Average) Speed 1 (Average) Speed 2 with tyre pressure control (RDC) Long-press button 1 to obtain Tyre pressure the Pure Ride view. Repeatedly short-press but- Fuel tank level ton 1 to select the value in the top status line 2. Range The following values can be displayed:...
Page 115: Pure Ride View
When the vehicle is propped Vehicle is connected to a on its side stand the slight compatible mobile device. The angle of inclination means BMW Motorrad Connected app that the sensor cannot re- is installed on the mobile gister the fuel level correctly. device.
Page 116: Splitscreen
TFT DISPLAY The range is shown together SPLITSCREEN with a warning once the fuel Switching on splitscreen view reserve has been reached. and selecting display After a refuelling stop, range is recalculated if the amount of fuel in the tank is greater than the reserve quantity.
Page 117: Settings
Muting pauses media play- Information back. Existing Bluetooth connec- Changing system settings tions are not deleted. Switch on the ignition. The pairing of the vehicle to the current Navigate to Settings Sys- BMW Motorrad Connected- tem settings Ride account is reset.
Page 118: Bluetooth
BMW Motorrad Connected app wireless technology disruptions has to be opened prior to use. are possible. Interference can During the pairing process, the...
Page 119 If the fuel tank is between instructions for your commu- the mobile device and nication system. the instrument cluster, the Bluetooth connection may be Pairing restricted. BMW Motorrad Navigate to Settings Con- recommends keeping the nections mobile device above the fuel Bluetooth connections can tank (e.g.
Page 120: Wifi
TFT DISPLAY Connect rider's and To delete an individual con- passenger's helmet nection, select the connection and confirm. Perform pairing. ( 113) Select To delete all connections, se- Rider's helmet and con- lect Passenger helm. Delete all connec- firm. and confirm. tions Make the helmet's communic- WIFI...
Page 121: My Vehicle
MY VEHICLE START SCREEN Check Control display Mode of presentation Range ( 109) Odometer Service display ( Tyre pressure, rear On-board voltage 200) Tyre pressure, front...
Page 122 TFT DISPLAY Operating pointers menu con- My vehicle tains the following screens: MY VEHICLE ON-BOARD COMPUTER TRIP COMPUTER with tyre pressure control (RDC) TYRE PRESSURE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (if available) CC MESSAGE For more information on Operating pointer 1: Check Control messages, see Indicators showing how far the section entitled "Displays"...
Page 123 Service requirements When the next service is due within less than a month or within 1000 km, a white Check Control message is displayed.
Page 124: On-Board Computer
TFT DISPLAY Call up the trip computer ON-BOARD COMPUTER Call up the on-board com- Call up the on-board puter. ( 118) computer Scroll to the right until the Call up the My vehicle menu TRIP COMPUTER menu. screen is displayed. Scroll to the right until the Alternatively, the trip com- menu...
Page 125: Navigation
WiFi is activated on the phony. Bluetooth-paired mobile device. Connect a mobile device. WARNING 113) Call up the BMW Motorrad Distraction from the road Connected app. and loss of control Call up the Navigation Operating the integrated in- menu.
Page 126 TFT DISPLAY Enter the destination address Navigate to Navigation Connect a mobile device. Favourites Select and confirm destina- 113) Call up the BMW Motorrad tion. Select Connected app and start the Start guidance route guidance. Enter special destinations Call up the...
Page 127: Media
Switch desired on or End route guidance Avoid off. Navigate to Navigation The number of avoidances ac- Active route guidance Select tivated is displayed in brackets. End route guidance and confirm or tilt the Multi- View the route information Controller to the left. Navigate to Navigation Switching spoken instructions...
Page 128: Telephone
Select Output device Call up the menu. Media Select Sound profile BMW Motorrad recom- Set up Equaliser mends setting the volume If the playlist is not shown on for media and phone calls on the TFT display, consult the the mobile device to maximum troubleshooting chart in the before riding off.
Page 129: Software Version
A pop-up opens when a SOFTWARE VERSION call is incoming. Navigate to Settings Accept call: Tilt Multi-Control- Information Software ler 1 to the right. version Reject call: Tilt Multi-Control- ler 1 to the left. LICENCE INFORMATION End call: Tilt Multi-Control- Navigate to Settings ler 1 to the left.
Page 130: Audio System
AUDIO SYSTEM...
Page 131 RADIO AUDIO SETTINGS PLAYER SATELLITE RADIO HD RADIO RECEPTION IN-HELMET AUDIO PLAYBACK...
Page 132: Radio
AUDIO SYSTEM with Canada export RADIO Select the source. ( 126) Starting Select the menu. FM station Switch on the ignition. There is a corresponding transmitter menu for each The radio menu becomes selectable source. available shortly after the HD Radio stations: several ignition is switched on.
Page 133 with Canada export Call up the menu and Source select In the AM options menu, go to options Search selection select the Frequency setting. Switch to the player. Turn Multi-Controller 1 in dir- HD Radio stations: several ection A or B to select the program streams select- memory slot of your choice.
Page 134: Audio Settings
Variant 2 Select the station. ( 126) When a BMW Motorrad Push the Multi-Controller to communication system with the right again. Bluetooth standard 2.0 or The favourites list opens.
Page 135 Select the output device Adjusting sound settings Navigate to Navigate to Media Audio Radio Audio and select and select settings Out- settings put device Equaliser The following settings are The following settings are available: available: : Speakers : Reduce (-1...-5) or Loudspeakers Treble selected for audio playback.
Page 136: Player
Frequency it. Subscribing to a channel Artist can result in costs that are not Track borne by BMW Motorrad. Waveband For information on the available Change the station or channels go to siriusxm.com. frequency...
Page 137 Calling up information Navigate to Radio SiriusXM to view the fol- information lowing list entry: Radio ID: XXXXXXXXXXX For support, please con- tact SiriusXM Customer Care at: 1-888-539-7474 Signal strength Turn Multi-Controller 1 in dir- If the signal is not strong ection A or B to select the enough, channel of your choice from...
Page 138: Hd Radio Reception
AUDIO SYSTEM The current assignment of SiriusXM Subscription this memory slot appears on updated. the display. Updating subscription. If a station has already been SiriusXM Channel not assigned to the memory slot subscribed. you select, a message to this No subscription to this channel. effect appears on the display.
Page 139: In-Helmet Audio Playback
IN-HELMET AUDIO PLAY- BACK Rider's helmet paired If a rider's helmet is paired with a BMW Motorrad commu- nication system with Bluetooth standard 2.0: The volume of playback via the in-helmet speakers can be set directly using Multi- Controller 1.
Page 140 ADJUSTMENT...
Page 141 MIRRORS HEADLIGHT CLUTCH BRAKES GEARSHIFT LEVER...
Page 142: Mirrors
BMW Motorrad retailer. Use the tool from the on- board toolkit to slacken nut 1. Turn mirror arm 2 to the ap- propriate position.
Page 143: Clutch
Have the basic settings of the headlight restored by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Applying light pressure from behind, turn adjuster knob 1 to the desired position. The adjusting screw can...
Page 144: Brakes
ADJUSTMENT the clutch lever is pushed for- ward. Adjustment options: From position 1: Narrowest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever To position 5: Widest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever Applying light pressure from BRAKES behind, turn adjuster knob 1 to the desired position.
Page 145: Gearshift Lever
GEARSHIFT LEVER Gearshift lever to se- lector shaft Adjusting gearshift lever 8 Nm ATTENTION Adjusting shift rocker Unintentional operation of with footboard the gearshift lever Damage to the gearbox ATTENTION Check that the gearshift lever is in the correct pos- Unintentional operation of ition.
Page 146 ADJUSTMENT Remove screw 1. Hold front gearshift lever 1 Disengage rear gearshift in the desired position relat- lever 2 from gearshift shaft 3. ive to the gearshift shaft and Hold rear gearshift lever 2 push it on to gearshift shaft 3. in the desired position relat- Install screw 2.
Page 147 Adjusting peg with footboard ATTENTION Unintentional operation of the gearshift lever Damage to the gearbox Check that the gearshift Note minimum distance D lever is in the correct pos- between bottom edge of ition. peg 1 and top edge of Make sure that the gearshift footrest 2 of min 25 mm.
Page 148 RIDING...
Page 149 SAFETY INFORMATION REGULAR CHECK STARTING RUNNING IN BRAKES SHIFTING WITH SHIFT ROCKER PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE REFUELLING SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION...
Page 150: Safety Information
Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer will Adjust tyre pressures to suit be happy to advise you on total weight. the correct clothing for every Make sure that the weight is purpose.
Page 151 Settings of the spring-strut and shock-absorber system WARNING Imbalanced load Exhaust gases adversely af- Loose clothing fecting health Insufficient tyre pressure Poor tyre tread Risk of asphyxiation Do not inhale exhaust Maximum permissible speed fumes. with winter tyres Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.
Page 152 RIDING Catalytic converter Risk of overheating If misfiring causes unburned fuel to enter the catalytic con- ATTENTION verter, there is a danger of Engine running for pro- overheating and damage. longed period with vehicle The following guidelines must at standstill be observed: Overheating due to insuf- Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Page 153: Regular Check
REGULAR CHECK STARTING Comply with checklist Starting engine Switch on the ignition. At regular intervals, use the checklist below to check your Pre-Ride-Check is performed. motorcycle. 148) Always before riding off ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- Check operation of the brake gress.
Page 154 ( 224) quickly as possible by a spe- Pre-Ride-Check cialist workshop, preferably an The instrument cluster runs a authorised BMW Motorrad re- test of the instruments and the tailer. indicator and warning lights ABS self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched BMW Motorrad fully integral on.
Page 155 Have the fault rectified as Test of the diagnosis-compat- quickly as possible by a spe- ible system components with cialist workshop, preferably an the vehicle at a standstill. authorised BMW Motorrad re- flashes. tailer. ASC self-diagnosis Phase 2 BMW Motorrad ASC performs...
Page 156: Running In
Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- 500...1200 km cialist workshop, preferably an Brake pads authorised BMW Motorrad re- New brake pads have to bed tailer. down before they can achieve RUNNING IN their optimum friction levels.
Page 157: Brakes
Ride carefully and avoid ex- full braking force to the surface tremely sharp inclines. of the road. BMW Motorrad fully integ- BRAKES ral ABS prevents the front How can stopping distance be wheel from locking up.
Page 158 RIDING Descending mountain passes WARNING WARNING Rear wheel lift due to severe braking Braking mostly with the rear Risk of falling brake on mountain descents When you brake sharply, Brake fade, destruction of the bear in mind that ABS con- brakes due to overheating trol cannot always be re- Use both front and rear...
Page 159: Shifting With Shift Rocker
Wet and dirty brakes SHIFTING WITH SHIFT ROCKER WARNING with footboard Wetness and dirt result in Operating shift rocker diminished braking effi- With footboards installed, ciency gearshifts are performed Risk of accident by means of a shift rocker. Apply the brakes lightly while riding to remove wetness and dirt, or dismount and clean the...
Page 160: Refuelling
More Extend the side stand and information is available from prop the motorcycle on the your authorised BMW Motorrad stand. retailer. If the camber of the roadway Recommended fuel permits, turn the handlebars grade all the way to the left.
Page 161 Refuelling ATTENTION WARNING Wetting of plastic surfaces by fuel Fuel is highly flammable Damage to the surfaces (sur- Risk of fire and explosion Do not smoke. Never bring faces become unsightly or a naked flame near the fuel dull) Clean plastic surfaces im- tank.
Page 162 RIDING Turn filler cap of fuel tank 1 Refuel with fuel of the grade counter-clockwise and re- stated; do not fill the tank move. past the bottom edge of filler neck 1. with lockable fuel filler cap When refuelling after run- ning on reserve, make sure that you top up the tank to a level above reserve, so that...
Page 163: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation
Set the filler cap of the fuel tank in position and turn it clockwise to close. with lockable fuel filler cap Use the vehicle key to lock the filler cap of the fuel tank by turning it clockwise. Remove the vehicle key and pivot the protective cap closed over the fuel tank lock.
Page 164 RIDING Install the seat. ( ATTENTION Trapping of components Component damage Do not trap components such as brake lines or cable legs. Run the strap over the steer- ing head and tighten it down. Remove the seat. ( Cross the straps at the rear, secure them to the frame and tighten.
Page 166: Engineering Details
ENGINEERING DETAILS...
Page 167 GENERAL NOTES GENERAL DRIVE FUNCTIONS ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) RIDING MODE DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL DISTANCE CONTROL (ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACC) AUTOMATIC LOAD COMPENSATION DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) HILL START CONTROL (HSC) ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT...
Page 168: General Notes
To prevent unwanted forward rear brakes are applied. crawl away from a standstill, The BMW Motorrad fully integ- under the following conditions ral ABS system adapts brak- engine speed is limited to a ing-force distribution between...
Page 169 Loose road surface. At this instant the stones, ice and snow or a wet BMW Motorrad fully integral road all have much lower coef- ABS must assume an extremely ficients of friction than a clean low coefficient of friction, so and dry asphalt surface.
Page 170 Under very severe and sudden stability on any surface. Lim- deceleration, however, it is pos- itations inherent to the design sible that the BMW Motorrad principle mean that at lower fully integral ABS will be un- speeds the BMW Motorrad...
Page 171 Brake system not regularly messages can be issued. serviced In addition to problems with Risk of accident the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex- In order to ensure that ceptional riding conditions can the BMW Motorrad ABS lead to a fault message being...
Page 172: Automatic Stability Control (Asc)
TROL (ASC) ate is restricted more and more How does ASC work? as the angle of heel increases. The BMW Motorrad ASC sys- Consequently, there can be a tem compares the wheel cir- perceptible lag in acceleration cumferential velocity of front out of very tight bends.
Page 173: Riding Mode
Slippery surface The BMW Motorrad ASC can On very loose surfaces (for switch off automatically under example sand or snow), the the exceptional riding condi- ASC's attempts to control tions outlined below.
Page 174 ENGINEERING DETAILS spirited idle that makes a clear Mode changes statement about the potency The riding mode can be selec- of the opposed-twin engine ted while the vehicle is station- even when the vehicle is just ary with the ignition on. Under ticking over at a standstill.
Page 175: Dynamic Engine Brake Control
What is ACC? the rear wheel: with Active Cruise Control Riding with engine overrun on a surface with a low coef- BMW Motorrad ACC is a cruise ficient of friction (e.g. wet control system with approach leaves). distance control. The function...
Page 176 ENGINEERING DETAILS approach distance is less than Control functions of ACC this preset, speed is reduced with Active Cruise Control until the distance between the ACC is divided into five control two vehicles again matches the functions, as follows: rider's preferred setting. Cruise control: Cruising Responsibility remains with the speed is adapted to the...
Page 177 rider can activate the passing Speed range of ACC assistant by switching on The ACC function can be ac- the indicators on the side tivated in the following speed appropriate for a passing ranges: manoeuvre. This causes the 30...160 km/h vehicle to pick up speed, If ACC is activated in the 160...250 km/h speed range,...
Page 178: Automatic Load Compensation
ENGINEERING DETAILS tem to assign vehicles detec- Disruptive reflections: Strong ted ahead to the wrong lane. reflections at tunnel entrances If this happens approach dis- for example or where crash tance control is applied to the barriers are high can hinder wrong vehicle and this can object detection.
Page 179: Dynamic Brake Control
tance shortens and controlled When driving off and when rid- braking is possible. ing, the system monitors the suspension at the rear wheel Behaviour during accidental and corrects the spring setting actuation of the throttle grip in order to set the correct rid- If the throttle is accidentally ing position.
Page 180 ENGINEERING DETAILS Function Temperature compensation A sensor integrated into each Tyre pressure is a temperature- tyre measures the air tempera- sensitive variable: pressure in- ture and the air pressure inside creases as tyre-air temperature the tyre and transmits this in- rises and decreases as tyre- formation to the control unit.
Page 181: Hill Start Control (Hsc)
gradient. The brake pressure in ference between the RDC read- the brake system is dependent ing and the value in the table. on the gradient. Effect of an incline on brake Example pressure and drive-off behaviour According to the operating If the motorcycle is stopped instructions, the tyre pressure on a gentle incline, only low...
Page 182: Adaptive Headlight
ENGINEERING DETAILS Brake release when engine is ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT stopped or after time-out with adaptive head light Hill Start Control is deactivated How does the adaptive if the rider stops the engine cornering headlight work? by hitting the emergency-off The low-beam unit installed switch (kill switch) or when the as standard in the headlight side stand is extended, or after...
Page 183 the bend for better illumination of the road ahead. The results are considerably better illumin- ation of the road ahead when the motorcycle corners, and a huge increase in active riding safety.
Page 184: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE...
Page 185 GENERAL NOTES TOOLKIT SIDE PANEL FRONT-WHEEL STAND REAR-WHEEL STAND ENGINE OIL BRAKE SYSTEM CLUTCH TYRES WHEEL RIMS WHEELS LIGHTING JUMP-STARTING BATTERY FUSES DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR...
Page 186: General Notes
If in doubt consult a Non-reusable cable ties specialist workshop, preferably Non-reusable cable ties are an authorised BMW Motorrad used at some points to secure retailer. cables and lines. To prevent damage to cables and lines...
Page 187: Toolkit
TOOLKIT SIDE PANEL Removing side trim panel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. The procedure described here for the right side panel applies by analogy to the left side as well. Reversible screwdriver blade Slotted bit and Torx T25...
Page 188: Front-Wheel Stand
See the instructions issued with the front-wheel stand for details of the correct proced- ure for installation. Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to assist you in selecting a suitable assembly stand. First ease side trim panel 1...
Page 189: Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL Checking engine oil level ATTENTION Misinterpretation of oil level reading, because oil level is temperature-dependent (the higher the temperature, the higher the oil level) ATTENTION Engine damage due to incor- rect oil filling Vehicle toppling sideways Check the oil level only after Risk of damage to parts if a lengthy ride or when the vehicle topples...
Page 190 As a contribution to re- Remove screws 2 with the ducing environmental im- tool from the on-board toolkit pact, BMW Motorrad recom- and remove cover 1. mends checking the engine oil on occasion after a trip of at least min 50 km.
Page 191: Brake System
with Option 719 design pack- age Aero ATTENTION Use of insufficient engine oil or too much engine oil Engine damage due to incor- rect oil filling Always make sure that the engine oil level is correct. Slowly and gradually top up the engine oil to the specified Hold cover 1 in position and level.
Page 192 1 mm (Friction pad only, preferably an authorised without backing plate. The BMW Motorrad retailer. wear indicators (grooves) Checking brake pad thickness, must be clearly visible.) front brakes If the wear indicating marks are...
Page 193 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 mm (Friction pad only, without backing plate. The wear indicators (grooves) must be clearly visible.)
Page 194 MAINTENANCE Checking brake-fluid level, Brake fluid level, front front brakes Make sure the ground is level The brake fluid level may not and firm and hold the motor- drop below the MIN mark. cycle upright. (Brake-fluid reservoir hori- zontal.) If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: WARNING Not enough brake fluid in...
Page 195 BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes ATTENTION Vehicle toppling sideways Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples Brake fluid level, rear Secure the vehicle, prefer- ably with the assistance of Brake fluid, DOT4 a second person, so that it The brake fluid level may not cannot topple sideways.
Page 196: Clutch
Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- WARNING cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re- Tendency of valve inserts to tailer. open by themselves at high riding speeds Sudden loss of tyre pressure...
Page 197: Wheel Rims
Make sure the ground is level BMW Motorrad retailer. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.
Page 198: Wheels
The sensor rings are essential clear of the ground, preferably for correct road-speed calcula- using a BMW Motorrad front- tion, and they too must match wheel stand. the motorcycle's control sys- Install the front-wheel stand.
Page 199 Remove screws 3. Loosen left brake caliper 1. ATTENTION Unwanted inward movement of the brake pads Component damage on at- tempt to install the brake cal- iper or because brake pads have to be forced apart Do not operate the brakes with a brake caliper not cor- rectly secured.
Page 200 MAINTENANCE ATTENTION Removal of front wheel not in compliance with correct procedure Damage to wheel speed sensor Note the wheel-speed sensor when rolling out the Slacken screw 1 but do not front wheel. remove it. Press quick-release axle with Set down front wheel and screw 1 slightly toward the roll forwards out of the front inside, so as to be better able...
Page 201 Damage to wheel speed by a specialist workshop, sensor preferably an authorised Note the wheel-speed BMW Motorrad dealer. sensor when rolling in the front wheel. Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the forks of the front suspension.
Page 202 MAINTENANCE Lubricate quick-release axle 1. Install screw 1. In this pro- cess, counter-hold the quick- Lubricant release axle on the right side. Bolt on quick-release Unirex N3 axle M20 x 1.5 - 8.8 WARNING 50 Nm Improper installation of the quick-release axle Loosening of the front wheel After securing the brake cal-...
Page 203 Hold left brake caliper 1 in Tighten clamping screws on position and install screws 3. left 1 and right 2 to the spe- cified torque. Brake calliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 40 - 10.9 56 Nm Secure cable ties 2. WARNING Brake pads not lying against the brake disc...
Page 204: Lighting
Consequently, when a wheel Touching live parts of the change is necessary consult a ignition system when the specialist workshop, preferably engine is running an authorised BMW Motorrad Electric shock retailer. Do not touch parts of the ignition system when the LIGHTING engine is running.
Page 205 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- ATTENTION cycle on its stand. Contact between crocodile clips of jump leads and vehicle Risk of short-circuit Use jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. ATTENTION Remove protective cap 2.
Page 206: Battery
For Disconnect the jump lead more information, consult an from remote ground ter- authorised BMW Motorrad re- minal 3 first, then disconnect tailer. the second jump lead from Recharging connected battery remote positive terminal 1.
Page 207 that is not compatible with your motorcycle's electronics. If ATTENTION this happens, charge the bat- Charging the battery that is tery directly at the terminals of connected to the vehicle via the battery that is disconnected the battery terminals from the vehicle. Damage to the on-board electronics ATTENTION...
Page 208 MAINTENANCE Removing battery with anti-theft alarm (DWA) If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm. Switch off the ignition. Remove the side panel. 181) Remove screws 1. Disengage battery cover 2 from grommets 3 and re- move. Remove screws 2. Remove silencer cover 1, not- ing rubber buffers 3.
Page 209 On the right side of the To facilitate installation, se- vehicle, remove adapter cable cure cable tie 2 to adapter for remote positive terminal 2 cable for remote positive ter- with screw 1. minal 1. Remove battery 2 completely, Slide battery 2 into position, noting adapter cable for re- adapter cable for remote pos- mote positive terminal 1.
Page 210 MAINTENANCE between the battery and the battery holder. On the right side of the vehicle, grip adapter cable for remote positive terminal 1 at the opening (arrow) by cable ATTENTION tie 2 and work it into position. Remove cable tie 2. Battery not connected in ac- cordance with correct pro- cedure...
Page 211 Passenger footrest bracket to frame M8 x 25 -10.9 28 Nm Clean the threads for screws 1. Seat battery cover 2 in grom- mets 3. Install screws 1. Support for side cover Hold silencer cover 1 in posi- to frame tion, noting rubber buffers 3.
Page 212: Fuses
MAINTENANCE thorised BMW Motorrad re- FUSES tailer. Replacing fuses Consult the fuse assignment diagram below and replace ATTENTION the defective fuse. Insert fuse box 2. Make sure Jumpering of blown fuses that locks 1 engage on both Risk of short-circuit and fire sides.
Page 213: Diagnostic Connector
20 A except in the course of a Fuse for audio amplifier BMW Motorrad service by Have the fuse replaced a specialist workshop or by by a specialist workshop, other authorised persons.
Page 214 MAINTENANCE Disengage diagnostic socket 2 from holder 3. 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.
Page 216 ACCESSORIES...
Page 217 GENERAL NOTES POWER SOCKETS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...
Page 218: Power Sockets
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...
Page 219: Optional Accessories
You can examine all the equipment: optional accessories from Make sure that cables do not BMW Motorrad by visiting: impede the rider. bmw-motorrad.com. Make sure that cables do not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling.
Page 220 CARE...
Page 221 CARE PRODUCTS WASHING THE VEHICLE CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS CARE OF PAINTWORK PAINT PRESERVATION LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE...
Page 222: Care Products
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;...
Page 223: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components
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.
Page 224: Care Of Paintwork
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 Radar sensor polish for additional treatment. with Active Cruise Control Radiator Clean the radiator at regular...
Page 225: Paint Preservation
For paint preservation, can be affected or become BMW Motorrad recommends discoloured. Substances of the use of BMW Motorrad this nature include spilt fuel, gloss polish or agents contain- oil, grease, brake fluid and ing carnauba wax or synthetic bird droppings.
Page 226: Restoring Motorcycle To Use
CARE Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline). Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there is no load on either wheel. RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE Remove the protective wax coating.
Page 228: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA...
Page 229 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART THREADED FASTENERS FUEL ENGINE OIL ENGINE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FINAL DRIVE FRAME CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION BRAKES WHEELS AND TYRES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS PERFORMANCE FIGURES RADIO SPEAKERS (VEHICLE-DEPENDENT)
Page 230: Troubleshooting Chart
TECHNICAL DATA TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The engine does not start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand is extended and Retract the side stand. gear is engaged. Clutch lever not pulled. In neutral or if a gear is en- gaged, pull the clutch lever. Fuel tank is empty.
Page 231 Bluetooth connection is interrupted. Possible cause Rectification The Bluetooth connection to Switch off energy saving the mobile device is interrup- mode. ted. The Bluetooth connection to Switch off the helmet's com- the helmet is interrupted. munication system and recon- nect it after a minute or two. Bluetooth connection interrup- The temperature of the TFT ted.
Page 232 Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display. Possible cause Rectification Navigation from the Call up the BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad Connec- Connected app on the paired ted app was not transmitted. mobile device prior to depar- ture.
Page 233: Threaded Fasteners
THREADED FASTENERS Front wheel Value Valid Brake calliper to tele- scopic fork M10 x 40 - 10.9 56 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 - 8.8 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws six times in alternate se- quence 19 Nm Bolt on quick-release axle M20 x 1.5 - 8.8...
Page 234 TECHNICAL DATA Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to handlebar fitting 12 Nm...
Page 235: Fuel
TIER 2, measured to FTP75 ENGINE OIL Engine oil, capacity 4.0 l, with filter change Engine-oil specification SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro. Engine oil, quantity for topping max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...
Page 236: Engine
TECHNICAL DATA ENGINE Engine number location Crankcase bottom section, left Engine type A70B18A Engine design Air-cooled/oil-cooled 2-cyl- inder 4-cycle opposed-twin engine with two chain-driven camshafts located above the crankshaft Displacement 1802 cm Compression ratio 9.6:1 Nominal capacity 67 kW, at engine speed: 4750 min with power reduction to 35 kW, at engine speed:...
Page 237: Transmission
TRANSMISSION Type of transmission Claw-switched 6-gear trans- mission with separate trans- mission housing FINAL DRIVE Gear ratio of the final drive 3.091 (34:11) Rear axle differential oil FUCHS Titan EG 4218 SAE 70W-80 FRAME Type plate location Frame steering head, middle Position of the vehicle identi- Front frame under steering fication number...
Page 238: Brakes
TECHNICAL DATA BRAKES Front wheel Type of front brake Twin disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed cal- liper Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Brake disc thickness, front 5 mm, When new min 4.5 mm, Wear limit Rear wheel Type of rear brake Single-disc brake, diameter 300 mm, 4piston fixed cal- liper...
Page 239: Electrical System
Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, with cold tyre; one-up and two-up riding Tyre pressure, rear 3.2 bar, with cold tyre; one-up and two-up riding ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Electrical rating of on-board max 5 A socket Fuses Main fuse 50 A, Main fuse Fuse 1 10 A, Anti-theft alarm system, instrument cluster, OBD con-...
Page 240: Dimensions
TECHNICAL DATA Lighting All light sources DIMENSIONS Length of motorcycle 2560 mm, over spray guard Height of motorcycle 1400 mm, over windscreen, at DIN vehicle kerb weight Width of motorcycle 1040 mm, with mirrors Height of rider's seat ±5 mm, without rider, at DIN vehicle kerb weight with comfort seat, high ±5...
Page 241: Performance Figures
PERFORMANCE FIGURES Top speed 180 km/h with power reduction to 150 km/h 35 kW Maximum speed for riding max 160 km/h with a loaded case RADIO Wavebands FM, AM and DAB, depending on the country with Canada export FM, AM, HD Radio™ receiver and SDARS Wavebands 87.5...108.0 MHz...
Page 242 SERVICE...
Page 243 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...
Page 244: Reporting Safety-Relevant Defects
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.
Page 245: Recycling
In order to help ensure BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE that your BMW is always in optimum condition, BMW Motorrad has an BMW Motorrad recommends extensive network of retailers compliance with the mainten- in place to look after you and...
Page 246: Bmw Motorrad Service History
When an entry is made in the from the protection afforded electronic service booklet of by the various BMW Motorrad the vehicle, service-relevant mobility services (e.g. BMW data is saved in the central IT Mobile Service, breakdown...
Page 247 500 km and 1200 km. approaching. BMW Motorrad Service To find out more about service The BMW Motorrad Service go to: is carried out once a year; the bmw-motorrad.com/service extent of servicing can vary,...
Page 248: Maintenance Schedule
SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BMW Motorrad running- annually or every in check (including oil 10000 km (whichever change and oil filter comes first) change) every two years or every BMW Motorrad Service, 20000 km (whichever standard scope comes first) Engine-oil change, with...
Page 249: Bmw Motorrad Running-In Check
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 Setting the service date and service for remaining distance with...
Page 250: Maintenance Confirmations
SERVICE MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS BMW Motorrad Service standard scope The tasks included in the BMW Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance work applic- able for your vehicle may vary. Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system...
Page 251 BMW Motorrad pre- BMW Motorrad running-in delivery check check carried out carried out odometer reading Next service at the latest or, when reached earlier odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
Page 252 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 253 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 254 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 255 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 256 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 257 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 258 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 259 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 260 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 261 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 Replacing the air filter element Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs...
Page 262: Service Confirmations
SERVICE 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...
Page 263 Work performed odometer Date reading...
Page 264 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MID RANGE RADAR RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RADIO EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER KEYLESS RIDE KEY KEYLESS RIDE ECU CERTIFICATION TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL RADIO EQUIPMENT AUDIO SYSTEM RADIO EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL...
Page 265: Declaration Of Conformity
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.
Page 266 APPENDIX Radio Com- Frequency band Output/ equip- ponent Transmis- ment sion Power Keyless allowed ZB001 134.5 kHz Ride 66 dBµA/ m @ 10m max. Keyless ZB002 433.92 MHz 10 dBm Ride e.r.p TXBM- 433.05 MHz - 434.79 MHz 18,8 dBm RDC3 433.92 MHz <...
Page 267 Radio Com- Frequency band Output/ equip- ponent 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 Peak max. SRR521 77 GHz radar 30 dBm Intelli- TL1P22...
Page 268 APPENDIX Radio Com- Frequency band Output/ equip- ponent Transmis- ment sion Power Keyless ZB006 134,5 kHz < 10 mW 433,92 MHz Ride Act- e.r.p. ive Key...
Page 269: Mid Range Radar
MID RANGE RADAR Canada NOTICE: For all countries without EU This device complies with Model name: MRRe14FCR Industry Canada licence-exempt Manufacturer RSS standard(s). Operation Robert Bosch GmbH is subject to the following two Robert-Bosch-Platz 1, 70839 conditions: Gerlingen, Germany (1) this device may not cause interference.
Page 270 APPENDIX ‫ןגומ אל - רמולכ .יטוחלא הלעפה‬ (2) l’utilisateur de l'appareil ‫תוכרעמל הערפה אללו תוערפהמ‬ doit acceptor tout brouillage ‫תלועפב" קר .ב .ןידכ תולעופה תורחא‬ radioélectrique subi, même si ‫,דבלב חוקלה לש ימצע שומישל "קזב‬ le brouillage est susceptible ‫.יטוחלא הלעפה ןוישרמ רוטפ דויצה‬ d’en compromettre le ‫ןוישר...
Page 271 Morocco DB105658 AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC South Africa Numéro d'agrément : MR 13900 ANRT 2017 Paraguay TA-2017/2013 APPROVED Sultanate of Oman 2017‑06‑l‑0000162 OMAN TRA Philippines TA-R/4353/17 D080134 Taiwan Type Approved No. ESD‑1716172C Serbia CCAF22LP1960T0 注意! 依據低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、 И00517 商號或使...
Page 272: Radio Equipment Tft Instrument Cluster
APPENDIX Country 電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工 Argentina 業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER For all Countries without EU C‑25636 Model name: ICC10in Canada Manufacturer This device contains Robert Bosch GmbH licenceexempt transmitter(s)/ Robert-Bosch-Platz 1, 70839 receiver(s) that comply with Gerlingen, Germany Innovation, Science and Economic Development...
Page 273 operating in conjunction with any Mexico other antenna or transmitter. La operación de este equipo L’émetteur/récepteur exempt está sujeta a las siguientes dos de licence contenu dans le condiciones: présent appareil est conforme (1) es posible que este equipo o aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences dispositivo no cause interferencia et Développement économique...
Page 274: Radio Equipment Electronic Immobiliser
APPENDIX Taiwan Argentina 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用 H‑25246 不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通 Australia/New Zealand 信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 R‑NZ RADIO EQUIPMENT Brunei ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER For all countries without EU Model name: EWS 4 Manufacturer BECOM Electronics GmbH...
Page 275 interference that may cause Indonesia undesired operation. 72790/SDPPI/2021 Le présent appareil est conforme 13349 aux CNR d'Industrie Canada Dilarang melakukan perubahan applicables aux appareils Spesifikasi yang dapat radio exempts de licence. Menimbulkan gangguan fisik L'exploitation est autorisée aux dan/atau elektromagnetik deux conditions suivantes : terhadap lingkungan sekitarnya (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire...
Page 276: Keyless Ride Key
APPENDIX Singapore Vietnam Complies with IMDA Standards N3504‑20 South Africa A1109091120AF04A3 KEYLESS RIDE KEY For all Countries without EU Model name: HUF5794 TA‑2020/6131 Manufacturer APPROVED Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG Taiwan Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Velbert, Germany Technical information Frequenzy band: 433,92 MHz Output/Transmission Power:...
Page 277 undesired operation of the Nigeria device. Connection and use of this Le présent appareil est conforme communications equipment aux CNR d’Industrie Canada is permitted by the Nigerian applicables aux appareils Communications Commission radio exempts de licence. Pakistan L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;...
Page 278: Keyless Ride Ecu
APPENDIX Serbia 使用。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾 Vietnam И005 22 Singapore Complies with IMDA Standards DA105282 South Africa THACO AUTO C900248 KEYLESS RIDE ECU For all Countries without EU Model name: HUF8485 Manufacturer TA‑2022/0252 Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & APPROVED Co.
Page 279 is subject to the following two Morocco conditions: AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC (1) This device may not cause Numéro d'agrément : interference. MR00031290ANRT2022 (2) This device must accept Date d'agrément : any interference, including 06/01/2022 interference that may cause Nigeria undesired operation of the Connection and use of this device.
Page 280: Certification Tire Pressure Control
APPENDIX Philippines C900248 CERTIFICATION TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL Canada Type Approved IC: 2546A-BC5A4 No. ESD‑RCE‑2228692 Le présent appareil est conforme Singapore aux CNR d'Industrie Canada Complies with applicables aux appareils IMDA Standards radio exempts de licence. DA105282 L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: South Africa (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire...
Page 281: Radio Equipment Audio System
RADIO EQUIPMENT AUDIO approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité SYSTEM peuvent annuler le droit de Model name: MCR001 l'utilisateur à faire fonctionner l'équipement. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. RADIO EQUIPMENT Operation is subject to the INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY following two conditions: CALL...
Page 282 APPENDIX undesired operation of the annuler l'autorisation accordée à l’utilisateur de faire fonctionner device. l'appareil. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 284 INDEX recharging connected Abbreviations and symbols, 4 battery, 200 recharging disconnected Engineering details, 162 battery, 201 Self-diagnosis, 148 removing, 202 Status indicators, 54 Technical data, 233 Warning indicators, 54 Warning indicators, 41, 42 Bluetooth, 112 activating, 86 Helmet, 133 Control, 21 Pairing, 112 deactivating, 86 Brake fluid...
Page 285 Central locking Electrical system Control, 22, 23 Technical data, 233 operating, 95 Emergency call Chassis and suspension Automatically in the event of a Technical data, 231 light fall, 70 Check control Automatically in the event of a Dialogue, 31 Display, 31 severe fall, 71 Checklist, 147 Control, 23...
Page 286 INDEX Fuel Hill Start Control, 88, 175 Refuelling, 155 automatically deactivated, 57 Technical data, 229 cannot be activated, 57 Fuel gauge, 24 Engineering details, 175 Fuel reserve Indicator and warning Range, 109 lights, 57 Warning indicators, 60 operating, 89 Fuses switching on and off, 88 Position on the vehicle, 19 Horn, 21...
Page 287 Motorcycle Lighting care, 214 Replacing LED light cleaning, 214 sources, 198 lashing, 157 Technical data, 234 laying up, 219 Warning indicators, 43 parking, 153 Lights restoring to use, 220 automatic daytime riding Multi-Controller light, 73 Control, 21 Control, 21 Multifunction display, 24 Headlight courtesy delay Multifunction switch Overview, left side, 21...
Page 288 INDEX Seat Radio installing, 97 Adding favourite, 128 removing, 97 Selecting source, 126 Seat heating Radio-operated key operating, 91 Warning indicators, 40, 41 Service, 239 Reporting safety-relevant Engineering details, 173 defects, 238 Warning indicators, 49, 50, Service history, 240 51, 52 Warning indicators, 61 Rear-wheel stand Service-due indicator, 61...
Page 289 Engine, 230 Tyres Checking tread depth, 190, Engine oil, 229 Final drive, 231 Checking tyre pressure, 190 Frame, 231 Checking tyre pressures, 190 Fuel, 229 Pressures, 233 Fuses, 233 Running in, 151 Lighting, 234 Technical data, 232 Performance figures, 235 Top speed, 145 Spark plugs, 233 Transmission, 231...
Page 290 INDEX Engine, 46 Engine electronics, 47 Fuel reserve, 60 Hill Start Control, 57 Keyless Ride, 40, 41 Light control failed, 44 Mode of presentation, 31 My vehicle, 115 On-board voltage, 41, 42 Outside temperature warning, 40 Service, 61 Side stand, 53 TPM, 49, 50, 51, 52 Warning light, drive malfunction, 46...
Page 291 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2023 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever, wholly or in part, without the written per- mission of BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Original rider’s manual, printed in Germany.
Page 292 Important data for refuelling: Fuel Super unleaded (max. 15% Recommended fuel grade ethanol, E15) 95 ROZ/RON 90 AKI Regular, unleaded (max. Alternative fuel grade 15% ethanol, E15) 91 ROZ/RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 24 l Fuel reserve approx. 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, with cold tyre;...

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