1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. BMW Manuals
  4. Motorcycle
  5. R 1200 S
  6. Rider's manual

BMW R 1200 S Rider's Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for R 1200 S:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Rider's Manual
R 1200 S
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate Riding
Machine

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for BMW R 1200 S

Summary of Contents for BMW R 1200 S

  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 S BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Colour code Phone number Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01417712041* Order No. 01 41 7 712 041 *01417712041* 07.2007, 3rd edition...
  • Page 5 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Standard warnings ... 22 Technical data ....7 BMW Motorrad ABS ..53 Warnings issued by the on- Currency .
  • Page 7 ....80 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..140 Tyre pressure monitoring components ....118 BMW Motorrad service .

  • Page 9: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ... 6 Equipment .

  • Page 10: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual are quoted to the Rider's Manual describes option- standards and comply with the al extras (OE) offered by BMW tolerance requirements of the and selected optional accessor- Deutsche Institut für Normung ies (OA). This explains why the e.V.

  • Page 13: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the in- strument cluster) ( Seat lock ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping, rear, standard suspension Engine oil level indicator Engine-oil filler neck Adjuster for damping, front, sport suspension Adjuster for spring preload, front, sport suspension...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Power socket ( Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Adjuster for rebound-stage damping, rear, sport sus- pension Adjuster for compression- stage damping, rear, sport suspension...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Hook wrench Unlocking rear seat ( Table of tyre pressures Toolkit ( Battery ( 114)

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operating the odometer 43), Operating the on- board computer Operating the ABS Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 51), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 51), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 51), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) and sensor for instru- ment lighting Select the readings ( Reset the tripmeter ( Set the clock ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 22: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Parking light...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 20 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ....... . . 21 Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Engine temperature indicators The horizontal bars below the temperature symbol Multifunction display indicate the engine temperature. Service-due indicator Flashing turn indicators, left High-beam headlight Idle Clock ( Flashing turn indicators, Gear indicator ( right Engine temperature ( If the next service is due in less Odometer and tripmeters than one month, the date for the...

  • Page 25: Status Indicators With On-Board Com

    Fuel capacity ( consult a specialist workshop, will be due is less than 1000 km, preferably an authorised BMW the distance is counted down in Fuel capacity Motorrad dealer. steps of 100 km and is shown...

  • Page 26: Status Indicators With Tyre-Pressure Monitoring (Rdc) Oe

    Standard warnings shows the original level, before The possible warnings are listed the reading is updated. on the next page. Mode of presentation Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC) Warnings are indicated by the 'General' warning light 1 show- ing in combination with a warning word, for example 2 or in com- bination with one of the warning Tyre pressures alternate...
  • Page 27 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( EWS ! the display. appears Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( FUEL ! on the display. Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- Have the fault rectified as placed, preferably by an au- General warning light shows quickly as possible by a thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. yellow. specialist workshop, preferably Engine symbol appears on an authorised BMW Motorrad Fuel down to reserve the display.
  • Page 29 You can continue to ride until specialist workshop, preferably the battery is discharged. Bear The oil pressure in the lube-oil an authorised BMW Motorrad in mind, however, that the en- system is too low. Stop immedi- dealer. gine could cut out suddenly ately and switch off the engine.

  • Page 30: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer Oe

    Have the fault rectified by a Warnings issued by the Replacing rear turn indicator specialist workshop, preferably bulb ( 110) on-board computer an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Mode of presentation Bulbs defective General warning light shows Front light bulb defective yellow.
  • Page 31 Warnings, overview Meaning Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( play Check Oil pears on the dis- play. Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play...

  • Page 32: Abs Warnings Oe

    "Check oil level" message appears even though a check at The detailed descriptions relating the oil sight glass reveals that the to BMW Motorrad ABS start on oil level is correct. page ( 80), and you will find...
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 34: Rdc Warnings Oe

    3 or the rear tyre ABS warning light shows. specialist workshop, preferably pressure 4 flashes. an authorised BMW Motorrad If the critical value is close to the dealer. limit of the permissible tolerance The rider has switched off the ABS system.
  • Page 35 The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 82), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 36 Warnings, overview Meaning Lights up yellow Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes. Flashes red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- ance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes. Signal transmission disrupted ( " " or " "...
  • Page 37 The critical tyre pressure flashes. workshop, preferably an General warning light Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad flashes red. to the limit of permitted toler- dealer. ance. Tyre symbol appears on If you are unsure whether the Correct the tyre pressure as the display.
  • Page 38 Increase speed above this specialist workshop, preferably toms. Under these circum- threshold and observe the RDC an authorised BMW Motorrad stances: readings. Assume that a per- dealer. Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred...

  • Page 39: Anti-Theft Alarm Status Indicators Oe

    Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Anti-theft alarm warnings appear as plain-text warnings 2 in com- bination with the 'General' warn- ing light 1 showing after the Pre-...
  • Page 40 Warnings, overview Meaning appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( DWALO ! on the display. appears on Lights up yellow Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( DWA ! the display.
  • Page 41 Seek the advice of a specialist The integral battery in the anti- workshop, preferably an author- theft alarm has lost a significant ised BMW Motorrad dealer. proportion of its original capa- city. There is no assurance of how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motor- cycle's battery is disconnected.

  • Page 43: Operation

    ..... . . 53 BMW Motorrad ABS ....53 Clutch .

  • Page 44: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Side light and all function cir- Lights switched off. cuits switched on. Handlebars not locked. steering lock Engine can be started. Key can be removed. Keys Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered accessor- You receive one master key and ies remain operational for a lim- one spare key.

  • Page 45: Electronic Immobiliser

    On level ground, always turn the multifunction display. You can also have your author- handlebars to the left to set the ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar steering lock. Always keep the spare key sep- individual keys, for example if a arately from the ignition key.

  • Page 46: Clock

    Clock with OE On-board computer or with OE Tyre-pressure Setting clock monitoring (RDC): Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents. Set the clock only when the mo- torcycle is stationary. Switch on the ignition. Alternatively, repeatedly press button 2 until the total distance covered reading appears on...

  • Page 47: Odometer And Tripmeters

    Odometer and tripmeters Selecting readings Switch on the ignition. Hold down the button. Alternatively, press button 2. Hours reading 3 flashes. Press the button. The hours reading increments by one each time you press the button. Press button 1. Hold down the button. Minutes reading 4 flashes.

  • Page 48: Resetting Tripmeter

    Resetting tripmeter Tripmeter 1 ( Trip I Tripmeter 2 ( Trip II Switch on the ignition. Residual range (once fuel level Select the desired tripmeter. is down to reserve) with OE On-board computer or with OE Tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC): If you prefer, you can use but- ton 2 for this purpose.

  • Page 49: On-Board Computer

    The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- Residual-range reading 1 ap- commends that you should not pears accompanied by the word try to use the full residual range Press and hold down button 1.
  • Page 50 Average speed If ambient temperature drops below 3 °C a warn- Average consumption ing appears, drawing your atten- Range tion to the risk of black ice form- Oil level ing. The display automatically Tyre pressures (OE) switches from any other mode Ambient temperature to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this...
  • Page 51 Resetting average Average consumption speed Switch on the ignition. Select average speed. Press and hold down button 1. Average consumption is reset Average consumption 1 is cal- to zero. culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuel Press and hold down button 1.
  • Page 52 You can level. You can call up this read- Consequently, BMW Motorrad also view range 1 before the fuel ing only when the motorcycle is recommends that you should not level drops to reserve.

  • Page 53: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    In this If the motorcycle has an on- case, consult your authorised board computer the readings al- BMW Motorrad dealer. ternate with the clock and the values of the on-board computer.

  • Page 54: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight Switching on parking lights Side light Switch off the ignition. The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary.

  • Page 55: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Switching on right Cancelling turn indicators flashing turn indicators Switching on left flashing Switch on the ignition. turn indicators The turn indicators are can- Switch on the ignition. celled automatically after The turn indicators are can- you have ridden for approxim- celled automatically after ately 10 seconds, or covered a you have ridden for approxim-...

  • Page 56: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers absolutely necessary. are switched on. (kill switch) Left and right turn indicator If you press a turn-indicat- telltale lights flash. or button with the ignition Switch off the ignition. switched on, the turn-indicator The hazard warning flashers function is activated instead of...

  • Page 57: Grip Heating Oe

    Grip heating can the run position. be activated only when the en- BMW Motorrad ABS gine is running. Deactivatable ABS The increase in power con- sumption caused by the Under certain circumstances, it...

  • Page 58: Clutch

    Note the detailed description of When the ABS warning light When the ABS warning light the ABS system, which starts on comes on, release the ABS goes out, release the ABS but- page ( 80). button within 5 seconds. ton within 5 seconds. ABS warning light remains The ABS warning light re- Deactivating ABS function...

  • Page 59: Brakes

    Attempting to adjust the Turn adjusting screw 1 clutch lever while riding the counter-clockwise. motorcycle can lead to accidents. Span between handlebar grip Do not attempt to adjust the and clutch lever decreases. clutch lever unless the motor- Brakes cycle is at a standstill. Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can...

  • Page 60: Mirrors

    Mirrors torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily Adjusting mirrors loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Damping Damping must be adapted to suit spring preload and the surface on which the motorcycle is ridden. Your motorcycle's hand- An increase in spring preload re- ling will suffer if you do not...

  • Page 61: Settings, Sport Suspen- Sion Oe

    board toolkit to turn adjusting Basic setting of spring Rear suspension damp- screw 1. preload, rear ing, basic setting Turn adjusting screw Turn adjusting ring to stage 2. (Motorcycle with full load clockwise to limit stop (H), of fuel, with rider 85 kg) then back it off 3/4 of a turn.
  • Page 62 Lock by turning adjusting ring 1 clockwise with the tool from the toolkit until it is locked against adjusting ring 2. Adjusting front spring preload at front wheel, motorcycles with activated charcoal filter On account of the position of the Use the tool from the on- Your motorcycle's hand- activated charcoal filter, it is not...
  • Page 63 Adjusting damping characteristic for front wheel If you want to increase As shown in this illustration, spe- cial wrench 1 has to be com- damping, turn adjusting ring 1 bined with 3/8" extension 2 and counter-clockwise. a suitable driver tool 3 (ratchet If you want to reduce damping, Your motorcycle's hand- wrench, bar or similar).
  • Page 64 Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. To turn the adjusting rings, en- Release the lock by turning ad- justing ring 1 counter-clock- gage tool 1 from above in such wise with the tool from the a way that all three hooks 2 toolkit, while holding adjusting...
  • Page 65 from the toolkit, while holding adjusting ring 2 with second tool from the toolkit. Adjusting rebound-stage damping for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. If you want to increase spring If you want to increase preload, turn adjusting ring 2 rebound-stage damping, turn...
  • Page 66 Adjusting compression- Compression stage basic stage damping for rear setting wheel Turn top knob (on reservoir) Make sure the ground is level clockwise to limit stop, then and firm and place the motor- back it off 14 clicks. (Motor- cycle on its stand. cycle with full load of fuel, with rider 85 kg) Adjusting spring-strut...

  • Page 67: Tyres

    Tyres Back off nut 2 by turning it Tyre pressure, front clockwise. Checking tyre pressure If you want to increase the Make sure the ground is level length of the spring strut, turn 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with and firm and place the motor- nut 1 counter-clockwise.

  • Page 68: Front And Rear Seats

    Have the headlight set accord- Consult a specialist work- oncoming traffic. ingly by a specialist workshop, shop, preferably an au- preferably an authorised BMW thorised BMW Motorrad deal- Motorrad dealer. er, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is Commercially available ad- correct.

  • Page 69: Removing Rear Seat

    Removing rear seat Installing rear seat Remove the front seat ( Turn key 1 clockwise in the seat lock, while pressing down Position the rear seat in on the front part of the front mounts 1 and push it back. seat.

  • Page 70: Securing Helmet To Motorcycle

    Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( Guide the wire rope under- If too much pressure is ap- neath rear frame 3 and slip plied in the forward direc- the eyes of the wire rope in- tion, there is a danger that the to helmet-holder slot 2.
  • Page 71 Pull loops 1 out of the holders and to the outside and down. Install the rear seat ( You can hook luggage straps into the loops.

  • Page 73: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....70 Checklist ......71 Starting .

  • Page 74: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...

  • Page 75: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are to enter the catalytic converter, high. Tampering with the engine there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage Flammable materials (e.g.

  • Page 76: Starting

    Brakes engage a gear before retracting Pre-ride check is performed. the side stand. Brake-fluid levels, front and rear Clutch Gearbox with OE Anti-lock braking system Clutch fluid level (ABS): You can start the engine when Shock absorber setting and the gearbox is in neutral or if you Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 77: Pre-Ride Check

    Phase 1 an authorised BMW Motorrad 0 °C, disengage the clutch after dealer. switching on the ignition. General warning light shows red. The start attempt is auto- ABS self-diagnosis matically interrupted if bat- appears on the dis- CHECK! BMW Motorrad ABS performs tery voltage is too low.

  • Page 78: Running In

    Apply the brakes in good time. specialist workshop, preferably Do not exceed the rpm limits an authorised BMW Motorrad Tyres recommended for running in. dealer. New tyres have a smooth sur- Running-in speed face.

  • Page 79: Brakes

    makes the best possible use extreme conditions, the brakes cedure is essential if the tyres are of the dynamic increase in load could overheat and suffer severe to achieve maximum grip. at the front wheel. Remember damage. Tyres do not have their full to pull the clutch at the same Use both front and rear brakes, grip when new and there...

  • Page 80: Parking Your Motorcycle

    discs and brake pads has been quently on unsurfaced tracks or The side stand is designed removed. poor roads. to support only the weight of the motorcycle. Check the thickness of the brake Oil or grease on brakes pads more frequently and replace Do not lean or sit on the the brake pads in good time.

  • Page 81: Refuelling

    Check that the motorcycle is Sit on the motorcycle and use Fuel can attack the material standing firmly. your left foot to retract the side of the windscreen and the stand. side slipstream deflectors, which On a gradient, the motor- become dull or unsightly.
  • Page 82 Open the fuel tank cap with Recommended fuel the ignition key by turning it grade counter-clockwise. 95 ROZ/RON (Premium unleaded (fuel grade, usable with power- and consumption-related restrictions)) Usable fuel capacity 17 l Refuel with fuel of the grade Reserve fuel stated below;...

  • Page 83: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......80 Tyre pressure monitoring...

  • Page 84: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Abs Oe

    At this instant the BMW Severe braking can cause start to lock and the motorcycle Motorrad ABS must assume an the rear wheel to lift off the loses its directional stability;...

  • Page 85: Motorrad Abs

    The system is not op- of maintenance. Rear wheel rotating with the timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW motorcycle held stationary by that apply under extreme com- Motorrad ABS is always main- applying the front brake (burn-...

  • Page 86: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc Oe

    Tyre-pressure ranges The control unit can adminis- BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to trate four sensors, so two dif- The RDC control unit differenti- counteract their effects. ferent sets of wheels with RDC ates between three tyre-pressure...

  • Page 87: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....84 Power socket ......84...

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    Tests conducted by for your motorcycle that are ap- these instances cannot make proved by BMW for this purpose. provision for all operating con- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-...

  • Page 89: Cable Routing

    tem is minimised, the supply to the power socket is cut off ap- proximately 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off, and it is also temporarily interrupted dur- ing the start procedure. Cable routing The cables from the power sock- et to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: do not impede the rider...

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....88 Toolkit ....... 88 Engine oil .

  • Page 92: General Instructions

    Repair Manual on DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) for 2 Hook wrench your motorcycle, which is avail- Adjusting rear spring preload able from your authorised BMW 1 Hook wrench Not applicable to motorcycles Motorrad dealer. Adjusting rear spring preload...

  • Page 93: Engine Oil

    Adapters to accommodate all On-board toolkit service 9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad- tools apters Removing and installing spark Your authorised BMW Motor- plugs Engine oil rad dealer can provide the on- board toolkit service kit that you Checking engine oil level 2 1/4"...
  • Page 94 Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to misinter- pretation; this in turn, means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a lengthy trip.

  • Page 95: Brake System, General

    BMW Mo- Use the tool from the toolkit Incorrect working practices torrad dealer. to remove plug from oil filler endanger the reliability of neck 1. the brakes. Topping up engine oil Top up the engine oil to the...

  • Page 96: Brake Pads

    Make sure the ground is level visible. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 97 If the brake disc is visible: thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, Brake pads worn past preferably an authorised BMW the minimum permissible Motorrad dealer. brake-pad thickness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency Brake-pad wear...

  • Page 98: Brake Fluid

    Make sure the ground is level Have the defect rectified as and firm and hold the motor- quickly as possible by a spe- cycle upright. cialist workshop, preferably Move the handlebars to the an authorised BMW Motorrad straight-ahead position. dealer.

  • Page 99: Clutch

    Checking brake-fluid an authorised BMW Motorrad Wear of the brake pads dealer. causes the brake fluid level level, rear brakes in the reservoir to sink. A low fluid level in the Clutch brake reservoir can allow air Checking clutch operation to penetrate the brake system.

  • Page 100: Tyres

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Tyres Measuring tread depth of tyres Your motorcycle's handling and grip can be impaired even before the tyres wear to Check the clutch fluid level in the minimum tyre tread depth Clutch fluid level reservoir 1.

  • Page 101: Rims

    The locations of the marks are Recommended tyres indicated on the edge of the tyre, For each size of tyre BMW Mo- e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by torrad tests and classifies as an arrow.

  • Page 102: Remove The Front Wheel

    RDC slightly apart. sensor. Remove the front wheel Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Force the brake pads slightly Install the rear-wheel stand apart by rocking brake...

  • Page 103: Installing Front Wheel

    Raise front of motorcycle until with OE Anti-lock braking system workshop, preferably an author- the front wheel can turn freely. (ABS): ised BMW Motorrad dealer. BMW Motorrad recommends Do not damage the ABS There is a risk of damaging the BMW Motorrad front-wheel...
  • Page 104 with OE Anti-lock braking system (ABS): Slip spacing bushing 7 into Raise the front wheel, insert the left-hand side of the wheel quick-release axle 6 and tight- hub. en to specified torque. The cable of the ABS Roll the front wheel into posi- sensor could chafe through Quick-release axle in axle tion between the front forks.

  • Page 105: Removing Rear Wheel

    BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand 104) Engage first gear. Seat the mudguard in holder 1. Install securing screws 2 and tighten to specified torque. Install the screws on left and right. Brake caliper to slider...

  • Page 106: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary Tightening sequence: Tight- stand before lifting the front en in diagonally opposite se- wheel with the BMW Motorrad quence front-wheel stand. 60 Nm Installing front-wheel Remove the auxiliary stand.

  • Page 107: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand sired height. There is a risk of damaging BMW Motorrad offers a rear- Centre the front-wheel stand the ABS sensor ring of the wheel stand for holding motor- relative to the front wheel and BMW Motorrad ABS.

  • Page 108: Bulbs

    Installing rear-wheel stand Lift the motorcycle upright, Push the rear-wheel stand from the right onto the rear axle. simultaneously pressing the lever down until the stand sup- Push the retaining disc on from Use screws 1 to set the rear- ports the motorcycle in the up- the left, while holding the un- wheel stand to the desired...
  • Page 109 Replacing high-beam/low- beam headlight) by pulling it is easier for other users to lever 1. oversee the motorcycle. beam headlight bulb Replace defective bulbs as If it is not standing firmly, soon as possible; always carry a the motorcycle could topple complete set of spare bulbs if in the course of the operations possible.
  • Page 110 Close and lock spring clips 5. Remove bulb 6. Insert the bulb; make sure that projection 7 is correctly posi- Replace the defective bulb. tioned (high-beam headlight Bulb for high-beam down / low-beam headlight up) headlight and make check that the bulb engages correctly.

  • Page 111: Replacing Parking-Light

    Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. Turn bulb socket 3 counter- Install cover 2 (low-beam head- light) or cover 3 (high-beam clockwise to remove. headlight). Replacing parking-light Remove cap 1. bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.

  • Page 112: Indicator Bulb

    Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Turn bulb socket 3 clockwise Install cap 1. to install. Replacing front turn indicator bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple Push bulb 4 into its socket. in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 113 Remove screw 1. Remove the bulb holder 2 from Insert bulb 3 into the bulb the bulb housing by turning it socket. counter-clockwise. Turn bulb socket 2 clockwise Remove bulb 3 from the bulb to install it in the bulb housing. holder.
  • Page 114 Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Install screw 1. and remove it from the bulb Replacing rear turn housing. indicator bulb Replace the defective bulb. If it is not standing firmly, Bulbs for flashing turn the motorcycle could topple indicators, rear in the course of the operations described below.

  • Page 115: Jump Starting

    engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident- ally brought into contact with the Install screw 1.

  • Page 116: Battery

    When jump-starting the engine, Then connect one end of the Do not use proprietary start-assist sprays or oth- do not disconnect the battery black jump lead to the negative from the on-board electrical terminal of the donor battery, er products to start the engine. system.
  • Page 117 Use BMW chargers with the without having to disconnect the electrical system. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery from the motorcycle's...

  • Page 118: Installing Battery

    and disconnect the positive on-board socket is switched off Switch off the ignition. lead. when this happens. Remove the front seat ( Charging battery when disconnected Charge the battery using a suitable charger. Comply with the operating in- structions of the charger. Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger's terminal clips from...
  • Page 119 If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install protective cap 2. Connect negative lead 3 to the negative terminal.

  • Page 121: Care

    Care Care products ..... 118 Washing motorcycle ....118 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 122: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW insect re- If plastic parts are cleaned effect of salt. mover to soften and wash off using unsuitable cleaning...

  • Page 123: Paint Care

    Do not use silicone sprays or aged. other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW silicon. Do not use cleaning agents that shampoo to clean chrome, par- contain alcohol, solvents or ab-...

  • Page 124: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- It is time to rewax the paint- bine work for laying up/restoring work when water "puddles" on to use with a BMW service or the surface, instead of forming inspection. beads. Restoring motorcycle...

  • Page 125: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 122 Riding specifications ....137 Threaded fasteners ....123 Engine .

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever...

  • Page 127: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 30 Nm Clamp screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite...
  • Page 128 Rear wheel Value Valid Locknut for length adjustment at bottom spring retainer 40 Nm with OE Sport suspension: Spray guard to spring strut Hand-tight with OE Sport suspension:...

  • Page 129: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine manage- ment Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.5:1 Nominal output 90 kW, - at engine speed: 8250 min Torque 112 Nm, - at engine speed: 6800 min with OE Power reduction:...

  • Page 130: Fuel

    Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better. Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 131: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- 30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- 40 0 °C SAE 20 W- 40 0 °C SAE 5 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation...

  • Page 132: Transmission

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW Paralever, consisting of rear wheel swinging arm with central spring strut, reaction link suppor- ted by final drive and frame. Final drive gear ratio...

  • Page 133: Running Gear

    Running gear Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted on en- gine and telescopic forks, central spring strut sup- ported by pivot mounts in leading link and main frame with OE Sport suspension: BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted on...

  • Page 134: Brakes

    Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filled shock absorber, progressive compression-stage damping, steplessly adjustable rebound-stage damping and adjustable spring preload with OE Sport suspension: Central spring strut with single-tube, gas- filled shock absorber, external expansion tank, adjustable rebound-stage and progressive compression-stage damping, steplessly adjustable spring preload and length adjustment Spring travel at rear wheel...

  • Page 135: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Tyre combinations recommended at time of going Front: Bridgestone BT014F Radial F, 120/ to press (As at: 09.05.2007) 70 ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear: Bridgestone BT014R Radial M, 180/ 55 ZR17 M/C (73W) Front: Bridgestone BT014F Radial F, 120/ 70 ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear: Bridgestone BT014R Radial F, 190/ 50 ZR17 M/C (73W)
  • Page 136 Front: Michelin Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) Rear: Michelin Pilot Power B, 190/50 ZR17 M/ C (73W) You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
  • Page 137 Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast aluminium wheel with 5 double spokes, MT Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120/70-17 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium wheel with 5 double spokes, MT Rear wheel rim size 5.50"...

  • Page 138: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 5 A Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery...

  • Page 139: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front W16W / 12 V / 16 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W...

  • Page 140: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2151 mm Height of motorcycle 1177 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with mir- rors Width of motorcycle 870 mm, across mirrors Front-seat height 830 mm, At unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 213 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 410 kg...

  • Page 141: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 143: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 140 BMW Motorrad service quality ..140 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..140 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 144: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- ways in optimum condition, BMW rad dealer.

  • Page 145: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.

  • Page 146: Ance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 147 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 148 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 149 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 150 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 151: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 152 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 153: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    114 bulb, 105 Installation, 114 Replacing low-beam headlight Maintenance instructions, 112 bulb, 105 Removal, 114 Replacing parking-light Warning for battery charge bulb, 107 current, 25 Replacing rear turn indicator BMW Motorrad service, 140 bulb, 110 BMW Motorrad Service Card, 140...
  • Page 154 Warning for engine oil Headlight Damping pressure, 24 Adjustment for driving on left/ Adjusting compression-stage driving on right, 63 Equipment, 7 damping for rear wheel, 62 Beam throw, 11, 64 EWS, 41 Adjusting for front wheel, 59 Warning, 24 Headlight flasher, 15 Adjusting for rear wheel, 11, 57 Helmet holder, 66 Adjusting rebound-stage...
  • Page 155 Running gear Laying up, 120 Odometer and tripmeters Adjusting treble setting, 62 Resetting, 44 Lights Technical data, 129 Headlight flasher, 50 Selecting readings, 43 Running in, 74 High-beam headlight, 50 On-board computer Ambient temperature, 46 Low-beam headlight, 50 Safety instructions, 70 Average consumption, 47 Parking light, 50 Seat...
  • Page 156 Spark plugs Spark plugs, 134 Running in, 74 Technical data, 134 Standards, 7 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Speedometer, 17 Transmission, 128 Technical data, 131 Spring preload, 56 Wheels and tyres, 131 Adjusting for front wheel, 57 Telltale lights, 17 Warning lights, 17 Adjusting for rear wheel, 56, 60 Toolkit, 14...

Table of Contents