Page 1 BMW Motorrad Rider's Manual (US Model) F 900 R...
Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
Page 3: Welcome To Bmw
Documentation confirming per- formance of maintenance work is a precondition for generous han- We are pleased that you have chosen a BMW Motorrad vehicle dling of out-of-warranty claims and goodwill warranty treatment. and welcome you to the family of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 3 Displays ....23 Traction control (ASC/ Indicator and warning DTC) ......64 1 General instructions .
Page 5 Navigation ....100 Securing motorcycle for Clutch ..... 154 Media .
Page 6 ....216 operation ....195 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 217 BMW Motorrad Electronic 12 Technical data .
Page 7: General Instructions
General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .
Page 8: Abbreviations And Symbols
Optional equipment. specting your motorcycle as well Abbreviations and as maintenance and adjustment BMW Motorrad optional symbols procedures. equipment is already completely installed dur- CAUTION Hazard with Indicates the end of an ing motorcycle produc- low risk.
Page 9: Equipment
(optional equipment here, you can find these features vehicle or from your authorized only in combination with described in a separate manual. BMW Motorrad retailer or other Pro riding modes). qualified service partner or spe- cialist workshop. The information Anti-theft alarm.
Page 10: Notice Concerning Current Status
BMW Motorrad retailers vehicle. Control units process the vehicle back to the rider or data received from vehicle sen- Your BMW Motorrad retailer is vehicle owner, such as via the sors, self-generated data or data always happy to answer any of used ConnectedDrive Account.
Page 11 Specialist workshops Operating data in the vehicle The vehicle owner can have a Service providers BMW Motorrad retailer or other Control units process data so Vehicle users may request in- qualified service partner or spe- that the vehicle can run.
Page 12 The information can be read out The data is processed only in the tems by a BMW Motorrad retailer or vehicle itself and is usually tem- Information about events caus- other qualified service partner or porary.
Page 13 Depending on the equipment, recorder in the vehicle can be for playback mobile end devices connected reset by a BMW Motorrad retailer to the vehicle, such as smart- Address book data for use in or other qualified service partner phones, are controlled using the...
Page 14 tive provider. The vehicle manu- Services relevant legal information on data privacy is also provided there. facturer has no control over the General information Personal data may be used in content exchanged via these ser- If the vehicle has a mobile phone vices.
Page 15: Overviews
Overviews Overall view, left side ....15 Overall view, right side ....17 Underneath the seat .
Page 17: Overall View, Left Side
Overall view, left side Onboard power socket 180) Seat lock ( Setting the damping 109) Oil filler opening and oil level dipstick ( 148)
Page 19: Overall View, Right Side
Overall view, right side Spring preload setting 108) Brake fluid reservoir for rear wheel brake ( 153) Brake fluid reservoir for front wheel brake ( 152) Vehicle identification num- ber, nameplate (on steering head) Coolant level indicator (be- hind the side trim panel) 156)
Page 20: Underneath The Seat
Underneath the seat Operating instructions First-aid kit (underneath operating instructions) Onboard vehicle tool kit 146) Connector for coding plug with riding modes Pro Installing encoding plug 70). Battery ( 170) Replacing the main fuse 173). Diagnostic socket 174) Replacing fuses ( 173).
Page 21: Multifunction Switch, Left
Multifunction switch, left High beams and headlight flasher ( with cruise control Cruise-control system 73). Hazard warning flasher ASC/DTC ( with Dynamic ESA Adjustment options Turn indicators ( Horn Rocker button MENU Multi-Controller Operating elements...
Page 22: Right
Multifunction switch, right with heated grips Operating heated grips 80). Riding mode ( Emergency-off switch Starter button ( 115)
Page 23: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lights Shiftpoint light TFT display ( Anti-theft alarm system with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Alarm signal ( with Keyless Ride Indicator light for radio- operated key Ignition with Keyless Ride 58). Photosensor (for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting)
Page 25: Displays
Displays Indicator and warning lights ..24 TFT display in Pure Ride view ..25 TFT display in the View menu ..27 TFT display in Sport 1 view .
Page 26: Indicator And Warning Lights
Indicator and warning lights Turn indicator, left Operating turn indicators 63). High beams ( General warning light Turn indicator, right ASC/DTC ( ABS (...
Page 27: Tft Display In Pure Ride View
TFT display in Pure Ride view Tachometer ( Speedometer Driver info. status line with cruise control Cruise-control system 73). Coding plug with riding modes Pro Installing encoding plug 70). Speed Limit Info ( Riding mode ( Upshift recommendation Gear indicator, "N" is dis- played while in neutral po- sition (idle).
Page 28 14 Heated grip settings 15 Outside temperature warn- ing ( 16 Outside temperature...
Page 29: Tft Display In The View Menu
TFT display in the View menu Speedometer with cruise control Cruise-control system 73). Speed Limit Info ( Coding plug with riding modes Pro Installing encoding plug 70). Riding mode ( Driver info. status line Upshift recommendation Gear indicator, "N" is dis- played while in neutral po- sition (idle).
Page 30 13 Heated grip settings 14 Outside temperature warn- ing ( 15 Outside temperature 16 Menu area...
Page 31: Tft Display In Sport 1
TFT display in Sport 1 view with riding modes Pro Maximum DTC torque re- duction Current DTC torque reduc- tion Tachometer Maximum braking deceler- ation Current braking decelera- tion Current angle of inclination Maximum angle of inclina- tion Unit for displaying rpm: 1000 RPM...
Page 32: Tft Display In Sport 2
TFT display in Sport 2 view with riding modes Pro Maximum DTC torque re- duction Current DTC torque reduc- tion Tachometer Difference between the last lap time and the ref- erence time, or difference between the current lap time and the reference time Reference time: The fastest lap from the laps...
Page 33: Indicator Lights
Indicator lights Layout Warnings are displayed by the corresponding warning lights. Warnings are indicated by the general warning light in conjunc- tion with a dialog in the TFT display. The general warning light lights up in either yellow or Check Control display Value display red depending on the urgency of The symbols 4 differ in their...
Page 34 again as long as the error per- White: (---) there is no valid value. Instead of the value, sists. dashes 5 are displayed. NOTICE The evaluation of the individual values is possible in part only af- ter a certain riding duration or speed.
Page 35 Overview of warning indicators Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights Ice crystal symbol Outside temperature warning ( is displayed. General warning Remote key not Radio-operated key outside reception in range. range ( light lights up yel- low. Remote key bat- General warning Replacing the battery of the radio-oper- tery at 50%.
Page 36: Display Text
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights Vehicle voltage Vehicle voltage critical ( critical! General warning The faulty light Light source defect ( light lights up yel- source is displayed. low. General warning The faulty light light flashes yellow. source is displayed. Anti-theft Anti-theft alarm battery low charge alarm batt.
Page 37 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning Serious fault Serious fault in the engine control light flashes yellow. in the engine control. General warning Displayed in yellow. Tire pressure is at limit of approved light lights up yel- range ( low.
Page 38 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning "---" Sensor faulty or system fault ( light lights up yel- low. TPM sensors General warning Battery of the tire pressure sensor weak battery low. light lights up yel- low. Fall sensor Fall sensor defective ( faulty.
Page 39 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights ABS indicator and ABS Pro fail- ABS Pro failure ( warning light lights ure! ASC/DTC indicator ASC/DTC intervention ( and warning light flashes quickly. ASC/DTC indicator ASC/DTC self-diagnosis not completed and warning light flashes slowly.
Page 40 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning Spring strut DESA fault ( light lights up yel- adjustment low. faulty! Fuel reserve is be- Fuel down to reserve volume ( ing used up. Ride to the nearest gas station Gear indicator Gear not taught in ( flashes.
Page 41 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning lights General warning Displayed in yellow. Service appointment missed ( light lights up yel- low. Service over- due!
Page 42: Outside Temperature
Outside temperature Outside temperature Radio-operated key outside reception range warning The outside temperature is dis- played in the status line of the with Keyless Ride Ice crystal symbol is dis- TFT display. played. General warning light lights Engine heat can lead to spurious Possible cause: up yellow.
Page 43 Vehicle voltage low. as soon as possible at a spe- Switch off unneeded Remote key battery cialist workshop, preferably an consumers. low. Limited central authorized BMW Motorrad re- locking function. Change tailer. WARNING battery. Vehicle voltage critical Failure of vehicle systems...
Page 44 Have the malfunction corrected switched off. Check bat- Tail light faulty! as soon as possible at a spe- tery condition. cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- WARNING Brake light faulty! tailer. Failure of vehicle systems Light source defect...
Page 45 Have checked Replacing front and rear turn Contact a specialist workshop, by a specialist workshop. preferably an authorized indicator light sources ( 167). BMW Motorrad retailer. WARNING Anti-theft alarm battery Anti-theft alarm battery low charge Overlooking the vehicle in discharged...
Page 46 If coolant level is too low: carefully to the next spe- Contact a specialist workshop, Topping up coolant ( 156). cialist workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: Engine in emergency The coolant temperature is too operation mode Coolant temperature too high.
Page 47 Possible cause: checked by a workshop. cialist workshop, preferably an The engine control unit has di- authorized BMW Motorrad re- agnosed a fault. In exceptional WARNING tailer. cases, the engine stops and can...
Page 48 Displayed in yellow. Instrument cluster in the TIRE WARNING PRESSURE view Sign underneath the seat Tire pressure is outside the Tire pressure not at approved tolerance range. setpoint. Check tire Tire pressure is outside Risk of accident, deterioration in pressure. the approved tolerance the handling characteristics of the Possible cause:...
Page 49: Transmission Fault
Observe the TPC display at age, preferably an authorized is this a permanent fault. higher speed. BMW Motorrad retailer. In this case: Only when the general If you are unsure about the tire's Have the malfunction corrected...
Page 50 Wheels without installed TPC/ Contact a specialist workshop, RDC sensors are mounted. NOTICE preferably an authorized Retrofit wheel set with TPC BMW Motorrad retailer. sensors. This fault message is only shown for a short time immediately fol- Side stand monitoring Possible cause: lowing the Pre-Ride-Check.
Page 51: Abs Fault
Ride off slowly. It must be cialist workshop, preferably an as soon as possible at a spe- noted that the ABS function authorized BMW Motorrad re- cialist workshop, preferably an is not available until the self- tailer. authorized BMW Motorrad re- diagnosis has been completed.
Page 52 Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at a spe- Possible cause: Off! cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- ASC/DTC self-diagnosis tailer. not completed Traction control de- activated. ASC/DTC intervention...
Page 53 Do not carry along any objects shop. cialist workshop, preferably an under the rider's or passen- authorized BMW Motorrad re- Possible cause: ger's seat. tailer. The ASC/DTC control unit has Secure vehicle tools.
Page 54 BMW Motorrad re- authorized BMW Motorrad re- Reserve fuel quantity tailer. tailer. DESA fault Fuel down to reserve Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx. volume General warning light lights 3.5 l) up yellow. Fuel reserve is being used Refueling procedure ( 124).
Page 55: Service Display
BMW Motorrad retailer. Have service performed reg- also highlighted with exclama- ularly by a specialist work- tion marks in the menu windows...
Page 56 Have service performed reg- ularly by a specialist work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The operating and road safety of the vehicle remains un- changed. The best-possible value reten- tion of the vehicle is ensured.
Page 57: Operation
Operation Ignition switch/steering lock ..56 Anti-theft alarm system (DWA) ..77 Ignition with Keyless Ride ... 57 Tire pressure control (RDC) .
Page 58: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
( 116) contact a specialist workshop ASC self-diagnosis is per- for this purpose, preferably a formed. ( 117) BMW Motorrad retailer. with riding modes Pro Locking the steering lock DTC self-diagnosis is per- Turn handlebars to left. formed. ( 118)
Page 59: Ignition With Keyless Ride
Ignition with Welcome light key. The seat lock, Topcase and case can be operated manually. Keyless Ride Switch on the ignition. The parking lights light up NOTICE with Keyless Ride briefly. Ignition key When the range of the radio-op- Switching off ignition erated key is exceeded (e.g.
Page 60 Locking the steering lock Switching on ignition ASC self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( 117) Requirement Requirement Handlebars are turned to the left. Radio-operated key is within re- Version 2: Radio-operated key is within re- ception range. Steering lock is engaged, press ception range.
Page 61 Battery of the radio- operated key is drained or the radio-operated key is lost If you lose your keys, refer to the notes regarding the elec- tronic immobilizer (EWS) . Should you loose the radio- operated key while riding, the The ignition can be deactivated Removing seat ( 81).
Page 62: Ews Electronic Immobilizer
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. When inserting the battery, make sure that the polarity is Key has been detected. correct. Engine can be started. Starting the engine ( 115). Insert the new battery with the positive terminal up. Replacing the battery of the radio-operated key Battery type Requirement...
Page 63: Emergency-Off Switch
Spare keys are available Operation of the emergency rized" for your motorcycle. only through an authorized ON/OFF switch when riding BMW Motorrad retailer. The Danger of falling due to blocking NOTICE keys are part of an integrated of rear wheel...
Page 64: Lights
Lights headlight with the ignition switched on or by operating the Low beams and parking headlight flasher. lights High beams and headlight The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is flasher switched on. Switching on ignition ( 56).
Page 65: Hazard Warning Flasher
Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. NOTICE If a turn signal button is pressed when operating readiness is present, the turn signal function replaces the hazard warning Immediately after switching off Press button 1 to switch on lights function for the duration the ignition, push button 1 to the hazard warning lights.
Page 66: Traction Control
Comfort turn signals Speed is above 60 mph (100 km/h): after turn signal flashes five times. When button 1 is pressed and held slightly longer to the right or left, the turn indicators will only turn off automatically after cov- ering the speed-dependent dis- tance traveled.
Page 67 ASC/DTC indicator and Immediately after pressing but- warning light remains illu- ton 1, the ASC/DTC system sta- minated. tus OFF! is displayed. The new ASC/DTC system sta- ASC/DTC indicator and tus OFF! is displayed briefly. warning light no longer lights up and begins to flash if The ASC/DTC function is self-diagnosis has not been com- switched off.
Page 68: Electronic Chassis And Suspension
Adjustment options switched off and then on again as an alternative. Using the electronic chassis and suspension adjustment If the ASC/DTC indicator Dynamic ESA, you can adjust and warning light lights the damping on the rear wheel up after switching the ignition comfortably to the road surface.
Page 69 Press button 1 briefly to The selection arrow 4 is dis- To adjust the spring preload: display current setting. played. Starting the engine ( 115). To adjust the damping rate: Repeatedly press and hold but- The selection arrow 4 goes Repeatedly press button 1 ton 1 until the desired setting away after the changeover of...
Page 70: Riding Mode
Riding mode scenarios. Use of the riding modes NOTICE BMW Motorrad has developed riding scenarios for your motor- You can find more detailed in- cycle from which you can select formation regarding the riding...
Page 71 Select riding mode played. The guide 4 shows how DYNAMIC: For dynamic riding many riding modes are available. on dry roads. Switching on ignition ( 56). with riding modes Pro With coding plug installed: DYNAMIC PRO: For sporty rid- ing on dry roads. When the motorcycle is sta- tionary, the selected riding mode is activated after approx.
Page 72 tained even after the ignition has been switched off. Installing encoding plug with riding modes Pro Switching off ignition ( 57). Removing seat ( 81). Remove connector 2 from Insert the encoding plug 5 in holding clip 3. the connector 2 and install it in the holding clip 3.
Page 73: Pro Riding Mode
PRO riding mode with riding modes Pro Setting up the PRO riding mode Installing encoding plug 70). Switching on ignition ( 56). Call up menu Settings, Ve- Insert the holder of the on- The Engine system is selected. hicle settings. board vehicle tool kit 1 in the The current setting is displayed The DYNAMIC PRO riding...
Page 74: Cruise-Control System
Display while adjusting Select Reset and confirm. The following factory settings (Speed Limit info not apply to DYNAMIC PRO rid- active) ing mode: DTC: DYNAMIC PRO ABS: Dynamic Engine: Dynamic Cruise-control system You can browse through the pos- with cruise control sible settings 3 and the related descriptions 4.
Page 75 Display while adjusting Switch on cruise-control Adjustment range of the (Speed Limit info active) system cruise control 19...130 mph (30...210 km/h) Cruise control indicator light lights up. The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved. Accelerating The symbol 1 for the cruise con- Slide switch 1 to the right.
Page 76 Resuming former cruising Press button 1 forward and The motorcycle decelerates hold. steplessly. speed The speed increases step- If button 1 is no longer lessly. pressed, the speed reached is maintained and saved. If button 1 is no longer pressed, the speed reached is Deactivating cruise- maintained and saved.
Page 77: Laptimer
Cruise control indicator light Start engine. the current time for the current lights up. racing lap. If the display mode is exited Switch off cruise-control during a recording, then the system recording continues to run. Ending time recording and managing times Requirement The display Sport 2 is shown.
Page 78: Shiftpoint Light
Best Ever: Best ever time Delete all laps can be If the best ever racing lap is from used to delete all laps. measured. a stored recording, the corre- sponding lap number is also dis- Reset Best Ever can be Best lap in progress: When this function is activated, played.
Page 79: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Setting shifting flash Anti-theft alarm system with Keyless Ride (DWA) Turn on the Shift light function. Activation Go to menu Settings, Vehi- with anti-theft alarm system cle settings, Configura- (DWA) tion (under Shift light). The following settings are avail- Switching on ignition ( 56).
Page 80: Alarm Signal
Alarm signal by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) with Keyless Ride The DWA alarm can be set off Motion sensor Switch-on attempt with an unauthorized ignition key. Disconnecting the DWA from To deactivate the movement...
Page 81 then indicates the reason for the with Keyless Ride DWA is turned off. alarm signal for one minute. Adjust DWA Light signals on DWA LED: Switching on ignition ( 56). 1 flash: motion sensor 1 Call up menu Settings, Ve- 2 flashes: motion sensor 2 hicle settings, Alarm 3 flashes: ignition turned on...
Page 82: Tire Pressure Control
Tire pressure control Tilt sensor: Activate the tilt NOTICE alarm sensor to monitor the tilt of (RDC) the vehicle. The anti-theft alarm The heated grips option can only with tire pressure monitor system responds, for example, be activated when the engine is (TPM) in the event of attempted wheel running.
Page 83: Seat
35 % heating output If no further changes are made, the selected heating level is set. To switch off the heated grip, press button 1 repeatedly until heated grip symbol 3 is not shown anymore in the display. Press the button 1 repeatedly Turn the seat lock 1 counter- until the desired heating level 2 clockwise using the ignition...
Page 84: Installing Seat
Pull seat 2 in arrow direction 5 from the holder 3. Put seat 2 on a clean surface. Installing seat Push seat 2 in direction of ar- row 4 onto the brackets 3. Forcibly push seat in direction of arrow 5. The seat will audibly engage.
Page 85: Tft Display
TFT display General notes ..... . . 84 Principle ......85 Pure Ride view .
Page 86: General Notes
Connected App used if the TFT display is con- Do not use while riding (except With the BMW Motorrad Con- nected with a mobile end de- for applications without opera- nected App, you can call up in- vice and a helmet ( 94).
Page 87: Principle
Move cursor down in lists. On some mobile devices, e.g. Make settings. with operating system iOS, the Reduce volume. BMW Motorrad Connected App must be called up before using. Tilt Multi-Controller to the left: Notice concerning current Activate the function according status to the operating feedback.
Page 88 Operating instructions in Scroll to right in lists. In the Pure Ride view: change the operating focus to the navi- In the My Vehicle menu: leaf to the main menu gator. the next menu sheet. MENU short press down: Rocker button MENU functions Change a hierarchy level down.
Page 89 Operating instructions in on whether it is possible to re- turn to the top. submenus Operating instruction 2: an- In addition to the operating in- other submenu level can be structions in the main menu, called up. there are additional operating in- Operating instruction 3: there structions in submenus.
Page 90: Calling Up The Menu
Switching functions on Symbol 3 indicates that the Press Multi-Controller 1 re- function can be switched off. peatedly briefly to the right un- and off til the desired menu item is Symbol 4 indicates that the marked. function can be switched on. Briefly press button 2 down- Calling up the menu ward.
Page 91: System Status Displays
down until the desired entry is The last used menu is called Operating actions affect the marked. up. The last marked entry is active device until the operating selected. focus is changed again. To move the cursor up in lists, turn the Multi-Controller 1 Operating the navigation sys- Changing operating focus...
Page 92 Changing the display for Riding time 1 driver info. status line Requirement Riding time 2 The vehicle is at a standstill. The Pure Ride view is displayed. Break 1 Switching on ignition ( 56). All of the information neces- Break 2 sary for operating the vehicle on public roads is made avail- Press and hold button 1 to...
Page 93: Making Settings
Making settings Requirement Vehicle is connected to a com- Scale patible mobile end device. The Low engine speed range BMW Motorrad Connected app High / red engine speed is installed on the mobile end de- range vice. Needle Speed Limit Info displays...
Page 94: Upshift Recommendation
Range General settings The range is displayed to- gether with a warning once the Adjusting the volume fuel reserve is reached. Connect the rider's helmet and After refueling, the range is re- the passenger helmet ( 96). calculated if the fuel quantity is Increase volume: turn Multi- greater than the fuel reserve.
Page 95 Setting the clock the time is taken from the Nav- Dutch igator. Polish Switching on ignition ( 56). Special functions ( 189) Portuguese Call up menu Settings, Sys- Turkish tem settings, Date and Setting the units of Russian time, Set time. measurement Ukrainian Set Hour and Minute.
Page 96: Bluetooth
Interference fields due to trans- BMW Motorrad Connected App mission towers and similar. Bluetooth is a short-range must be called up before using. Devices with incorrectly imple- wireless technology.
Page 97 The Bluetooth function of the Observe the instructions for the Passenger helm. device must be enabled mobile end device. The connection status for mobile The device must be "visible" to end devices is displayed. Confirm that the codes match. others The connection is established Connecting a mobile end The device must support the...
Page 98: Deleting Connections
Connect the rider's data" may provide assistance. 199) helmet and the passenger If the Bluetooth connection helmet does not work as expected, Pairing ( 95). the troubleshooting chart in the Select Rider's helmet or chapter "Technical data" may Passenger helm. and con- provide assistance.
Page 99: My Vehicle
My Vehicle Start screen Check Control display Layout ( Coolant temperature Range ( Total mileage Service display ( Rear tire pressure 157) Vehicle voltage ( 170) Front tire pressure 157)
Page 100 Operating instructions Scrolling through menu with tire pressure monitor (TPM) windows TIRE PRESSURE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Further information on the tire pressure and CC messages can be found in the chapter "Displays". NOTICE Check-Control messages are Operating instruction 1: tab dynamically added to the menu that shows how far to the left Call up menu My vehicle.
Page 101 Service display If the time remaining until the next service is less than a month, or if the next service is due within 620 mi (1,000 km), a white CC message is displayed.
Page 102: Onboard Computer
Navigation Onboard computer Calling up the travel on- board computer Warnings Calling up the on-board Calling up the on-board com- computer puter ( 100). WARNING Call up the My vehicle menu. Scroll to the right until the Scroll to the right until the ON- Operation of a smartphone TRIP COMPUTER menu panel BOARD COMPUTER menu panel...
Page 103 Connecting a mobile end de- favorites vices only if the traffic situation vice ( 95). allows. Call up the BMW Motorrad The FAVORITES menu If necessary, stop and oper- Connected app and start the shows all destinations ate the system or devices at a route guidance.
Page 104: Media
Entering special Specifying route criteria this, the Spoken instruc- tions must be turned on. destinations Call up menu Navigation, Call up menu Navigation, Special destinations, e.g. land- Route criteria. Active route guidance. The following criteria can be se- marks, can be displayed on the Turn Spoken instructions lected: map.
Page 105: Controlling Audio Playback
NOTICE The following functions can be BMW Motorrad recommends used in the context menu: setting the volume for media Start playback or Pause and conversations via mobile end playback.
Page 106: Displaying License Information
Making a phone call Conversations with Displaying software multiple users version A second telephone call can be Call up menu Settings, In- accepted during a conversation. formation, Software ver- The first conversation will be put sion. on hold. The number of active telephone calls is displayed in the Displaying license Telephone menu.
Page 107: Setting
Setting Mirrors ......106 Headlight ......106 Clutch .
Page 108: Mirrors
If there are doubts as to the cor- rect headlight range, have the Mirror (locknut) on adjustment checked by a spe- clamping piece cialized workshop, preferably by 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) (Left-hand an authorized BMW Motorrad thread) retailer.
Page 109: Clutch
Headlight beam throw Loosen nut 1. adjust Adjust the headlight 2 by tilting slightly. Tighten nut 1. Clutch Adjusting clutch lever WARNING Turn the adjusting screw 1 Adjusting the clutch lever clockwise to increase distance while driving between clutch lever and han- When the spring preload adjust- Accident hazard dlebar grip.
Page 110: Brakes
Brakes Spring preload Adjusting brake lever Setting It is essential to set the spring WARNING preload at the rear wheel to suit the load carried by the motor- Modified position of the cycle. Increase spring preload if brake fluid reservoir the payload increases and reduce Air in the brake system spring preload accordingly if the...
Page 111: Damping
A rough road requires softer Basic setting of spring damping than a smooth road. preload, rear An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- without Dynamic ESA duction in spring preload re- Turn adjustment wheel coun- quires softer damping. terclockwise as far as it will go.
Page 112 Basic setting of rear wheel damping Turn adjusting screw clock- wise up to the stop, then turn back by 0.5 turns. (One-up with load) Turn adjusting screw clock- wise as far as possible, then To increase damping, turn the back a quarter turn. (Two-up adjusting screw 1 clockwise.
Page 113: Riding
Riding Safety information ....112 Regular checking ....114 Starting .
Page 114: Safety Information
Your authorized loading information. style accordingly. BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to advise you and has Adjust the spring preload and Test the clearance of your mo- the correct clothing for every...
Page 115: Risk Of Poisoning
Burn hazard Observe the maximum load Incorrect settings of spring- and maximum speed (see also strut and shock absorber sys- "Accessories" chapter). CAUTION Unevenly distributed load Payload per case Intense heating up of engine Loose clothing and exhaust system while Insufficient tire pressure riding Tire tread in poor condition...
Page 116: Regular Checking
Modifications Comply with all specified main- Checking clutch function tenance intervals. 154). ATTENTION Checking tire tread depth 157). ATTENTION Modifications to the motor- Checking tire pressure cycle (e.g. engine control Unburned fuel in the catalytic 157). unit, throttle valves, clutch) converter Check secure hold of cases Damage to the affected parts,...
Page 117: Starting
Checking the front brake pad Switching on ignition ( 56). thickness ( 151). Pre-Ride-Check is carried out. Checking rear brake pad thick- 116) ness ( 151). ABS self-diagnosis is Checking the front brake fluid performed. ( 116) level ( 152). ASC self-diagnosis is per- Checking the rear brake fluid formed.
Page 118: Pre-Ride-Check
The self-diagnosis routine light goes out. are switched on. is determining whether After a longer standstill of the BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for vehicle, an animation is displayed operation. The self-diagnosis during the system start. routine launches automatically when you start the ignition.
Page 119 ABS self-diagnosis not completed The self-diagnosis routine checks completed The ASC indicator and warning whether the BMW Motorrad ASC light goes out. ABS is not available, as the is ready for operation. The self- self-diagnosis routine was not diagnosis routine runs automat-...
Page 120: Breaking-In
The self-diagnosis routine is determining whether Check the display of all indica- Breaking-in BMW Motorrad DTC is ready for tor and warning lights. Engine operation. The self-diagnosis DTC self-diagnosis not routine runs automatically when In the period preceding the completed you switch on the ignition.
Page 121: Brake Pads
Shifting gears Engine run-in speed WARNING with Gearshift Assistant Pro New brake pads Gear Shift Assistant Pro <6500 min (Odometer read- Extension of the braking distance, ing 0...746 miles (0...1200 km)) accident hazard NOTICE Brake early. No full throttle (Odometer reading 0...746 miles When changing gear using the Tires...
Page 122: Shiftpoint Light
Further information on the reaction. Shiftpoint light flashes at the Gear Shift Assistant Pro can BMW Motorrad recommends be found in the Technology in preset frequency: engine clutch control for shifting gears detail chapter: speed will soon reach shifting in these circumstances.
Page 123: Brakes
Locking up of the front wheel wheel. Increases in the load on discs and the brake pads result is prevented by BMW Motorrad in a decrease in the braking ef- an individual wheel are accom- ABS.
Page 124: Parking Your Motorcycle
Physical riding limits Use on public roads When driving in the rain and through puddles. ABS Pro helps make riding your WARNING After washing the motorcycle. motorcycle on public roads even When driving on roads spread safer. When braking due to Braking in curves with salt.
Page 125: Center Stand
Center stand Refueling Component damage cause by tipping over with center stand Fuel grade Always check that the ground Requirement Switch off engine. under the stand is level and For optimal fuel consumption, the firm. ATTENTION fuel should be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Page 126: Refueling Procedure
Observe the maximum ethanol Do not overfill the fuel tank. content of the fuel. ATTENTION Recommended fuel qual- Contact of fuel and plastic surfaces Regular unleaded (max. 15 % Damage to surfaces (become ethanol, E15) unattractive or cloudy) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) Immediately clean plastic sur- 87 AKI faces after contact with fuel.
Page 127 Reserve fuel quantity NOTICE WARNING If refueling is carried out after Escaping of fuel due to ex- Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx. running on fuel reserve, the re- pansion under exposure to 3.5 l) sulting filling capacity must be heat with overfilled fuel tank greater than the fuel reserve so Accident hazard Press fuel filler cap down firmly...
Page 128 Requirement with Keyless Ride Slowly pull up tab 1. The indicator light for the Switching off ignition ( 58). Within the after-run period radio-operated key flashes as NOTICE long as the radio-operated key is being searched for. After the ignition is switched off, Slowly pull the tab 1 of the fuel the fuel filler cap can be opened cap upward again.
Page 129 BMW Motorrad re- Reserve fuel quantity NOTICE tailer. If refueling is carried out after Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx. running on fuel reserve, the re- 3.5 l) sulting filling capacity must be greater than the fuel reserve so Press fuel filler cap of fuel tank that the new fill level is detected down firmly.
Page 130: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta
Requirement position; do not place it on the or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose. side stand or center stand. Fuel filler cap is closed. Position the emergency re- ATTENTION ATTENTION lease 2. Install screws 1. Motorcycle tips to the side Pinching of components when raising Component damage...
Page 131 Fasten rear tensioning straps on both sides to the footrest plates and then tighten them. Tighten all tensioning straps evenly.
Page 133: Technology In Detail
Technology in detail General notes ..... . 132 Antilock Braking System (ABS) ..132 Traction control (ASC/DTC) ..134 Dynamic engine brake control .
Page 134: General Notes
What happens when sible under certain circumstances How does ABS work? rough roads are that the BMW Motorrad Antilock The maximum braking force that encountered? Brake System cannot prevent can be transferred to the road is...
Page 135: Special Situations
Riding on the rear wheel To ensure that the (wheelie) for a longer period. The system is not optimized for BMW Motorrad ABS is in a Rear wheel spinning in place the special conditions encoun- properly maintained condition, with front wheel brake engaged...
Page 136: Traction Control
ABS Pro adjusts the ABS con- mentum take over and even the How does traction control trol to the angle of inclination of BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to work? the motorcycle in dependence counteract their effects. on the respective riding situation.
Page 137 The other things the speeds of the BMW Motorrad ASC/DTC can be The traction control compares front and rear wheel are com- switched off in such instances. the wheel circumferential veloc- pared and the angle with DTC ities of the front and rear wheel.
Page 138: Dynamic Engine Brake Control
Riding on the rear wheel DYNAMIC PRO. (wheelie) for a longer period. The purpose of the dynamic en- BMW Motorrad recommends Rear wheel spinning in place gine brake control is to safely that you respond to the front with front wheel brake engaged...
Page 139: Dynamic Esa
Dynamic ESA Load settings Like the DTC traction control, the dynamic engine brake con- One-up with Dynamic ESA trol compares the wheel circum- One-up with luggage ferential velocities of the front Dynamic ESA function Two-up (with luggage) and rear wheel. With the aid of Using ride height sensors, more information on the angle, Riding mode...
Page 140 reduced compared to the RAIN with Dynamic ESA and ROAD riding modes and is Dynamic ESA can be set regard- The rear wheel lift-off detec- instead aimed at achieving the less of the selected riding mode. tion is active in all riding modes greatest braking effect.
Page 141: Changing The Setting
Riding stability In the DYNAMIC PRO setting of affected systems are in the re- the ASC/DTC, the ASC/DTC can quired state. In the ASC/DTC setting RAIN, be set differently. The selection menu does not the ASC/DTC intervenes disappear in the display until the early enough to ensure that Changing the setting riding mode has been switched...
Page 142: Tire Pressure Control
to the ABS function the Dynamic Brake Control Minimum speed for the Dynamic Brake Control reduces the engine torque transmission of the TPC function will also be activated. as required by the rider in a measured values: controlled manner. Behavior in the event of min 19 mph (min 30 km/h) accidental activation of the Tire pressure control...
Page 143: Temperature Compensation
Tire inflation pressure The tire pressures are Example ranges shown in the display with The TPC control unit distin- temperature compensation According to the operating guishes between three inflation and are always based on the instructions, the tire pres- pressure ranges matched to the following tire air temperature: sure should have the following motorcycle:...
Page 144: Gear Shift Assistant
Gear Shift Assistant During deceleration and down- gear change. The load factor shifts (throttle plate closed) the (throttle grip position) should re- with Gearshift Assistant Pro system blips the throttle valve main constant both prior to and to obtain the correct engine during execution of shifts using Gear Shift Assistant Pro speed.
Page 145: Adaptive Front Lighting
Upshifts tion of the interior range of the curve. The adaptive front lighting Upshifting is supported until is optimized for an angle of up to the idling speed is reached in 25 °. the target gear. The adaptive front lighting is acti- This prevents the idle speed vated under the following condi- from being dropped below.
Page 147: Maintenance
Maintenance General notes ..... . 146 Diagnostic socket ....174 Onboard vehicle tool kit .
Page 148: General Notes
Reversible screwdriver in- manual for your motorcycle on sert DVD, which you can obtain from with Phillips and slotted your authorized BMW Motorrad blade retailer. Replacing front and rear turn indicator light Special tools and thorough spe- sources ( 167).
Page 149: Service Tool Set
Adjust pressure bolts accord- BMW Motorrad has set up a BMW Motorrad front-wheel ingly to the front suspension. service toolkit designed for your stand.
Page 150: Engine Oil
Adjust the height of the front wheel stand if necessary. Ensure that motorcycle is standing securely. Engine oil Checking engine oil level ATTENTION Align the two mounts 2 so that Apply uniform pressure to push front suspension rests securely front-wheel stand down and Misinterpretation of the oil filling quantity, as the oil on them.
Page 151 Fit the oil level dipstick onto firm and hold motorcycle at op- the oil filler opening, however erating temperature vertically. do not screw in. BMW Motorrad recommends Remove oil level dipstick and the use of a suitable auxiliary check oil level. stand.
Page 152: Brake System
Use of too little or too much Endangering of the operating specialist workshop, preferably engine oil safety of the brake system an authorized BMW Motorrad Engine damage retailer. Have all work on the brake sys- Always make sure that the oil tem carried out by experts.
Page 153 Have brake pads renewed at a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Front brake-pad wear retailer. limit Checking rear brake pad min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
Page 154: Checking The Front Brake Fluid Level
Have brake pads renewed at a specialist workshop, preferably with center stand Conduct a visual inspection of an authorized BMW Motorrad Make sure ground is level and the brake pad thickness. Direc- retailer. firm and place the motorcycle tion of view: from rear toward on its center stand.
Page 155: Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level
(Brake fluid reservoir horizon- pad wear. tal, motorcycle standing up- right) If the brake fluid level falls below the approved level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
Page 156: Clutch
The brake fluid level in the brake- quickly as possible by a spe- fluid reservoir drops due to brake WARNING cialist workshop, preferably an pad wear. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Insufficient or contaminated tailer. brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir Clutch...
Page 157 Adjust clutch pedal free further unscrewing, contact a dle. play specialist workshop, preferably a Actuate clutch lever 1 slightly BMW Motorrad retailer. until you can feel resistance while observing the free play of Checking clutch pedal free play the clutch pedal A. 155).
Page 158: Coolant
Coolant Topping up coolant Checking coolant level Park motorcycle. Ensure that the ground is firm and level. Required coolant level Open cap 1 of expansion tank 2. Between the MIN - MAX 3 Add coolant up to specified marks on the expansion tank level using a suitable container, (Engine cold) e.g.
Page 159: Tires
Tires an authorized BMW Motorrad Check tire pressure against data below. retailer. Checking tire pressure Front tire pressure Checking tire tread depth WARNING WARNING Incorrect tire inflation pres- 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire sure cold) Riding with heavily worn...
Page 160: Wheels
The BMW Motorrad Retailer or online workshop, preferably a locations of the marks are indi- BMW Motorrad retailer. In some cated on the edge of the tire, e.g. cases, the data stored in the bmw-motorrad.com...
Page 161 Do not actuate the brakes with the brake caliper removed. Carefully pull the brake calipers back and outward to remove them from brake discs. Place motorcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand. with center stand Make sure the ground is level Detach wheel speed sensor Push the brake pads 3 apart and firm and place the motor-...
Page 162: Installing The Front Wheel
Remove axle screw 2. Remove axle 4 while support- Remove spacer bushing 5 on ing wheel. left side from wheel hub. Loosen left-hand axle clamping screws 3. Do not remove grease on axle. Installing the front wheel Roll front wheel forward to re- move it.
Page 163 Roll front wheel into front torques checked by a spe- suspension while guiding the cialized workshop, preferably brake disc between the brake an authorized BMW Motorrad pads on the left brake caliper. retailer. Install the axle screw 2 using an appropriate torque. Brace quick-release axle on the right side at the same time.
Page 164 Tighten right axle clamping Pinch bolt on quick-re- Pinch bolt on quick-re- screws 1 using an appropri- lease axle lease axle ate torque. Tightening sequence: Tighten Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other between one and the other each time each time...
Page 165: Removing The Rear Wheel
Before driving off, check that Wheel speed sensor at the braking effect kicks in with- front on fork out any delay. Thread-locking compound: Engage the brake repeatedly, micro-encapsulated continuing until the brake pads seat against the rotors. 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Insert the wheel speed sensor cable into the holding clips 2 Removing the rear wheel...
Page 166 Loosen the adjustment screws 7 on both sides. Remove chain tensioner 6 and push axle forward as far as possible. Press the brake caliper 1 Remove the screw 3 and re- against the brake disk 2. move the wheel speed sensor from the bore.
Page 167: Installing The Rear Wheel
Damage or loosening of screwed wheel. During removal, make connections sure that the parts are not dam- Always have the tightening aged or lost. torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Page 168 Insert right chain tensioner 6 Insert chain tensioner, left 4. Insert the wheel speed sensor into swinging arm, install quick- into the bore and tighten the Install washer 3 and axle nut 2, release axle 5 in brake caliper screw 1 using an appropriate but do not tighten yet.
Page 169: Light Sources
BMW Motorrad re- Replacing front and WARNING tailer. rear turn indicator light sources Brake pads do not contact Replacing the LED for the the brake disc parking lights Risk of accident due to delayed Park motorcycle. Ensure that The LED side light can only braking effect.
Page 170 Replace defective light source. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface of the light source, al- ways use a clean, dry cloth to Pull turn indicator glass on Insert the turn indicator glass hold it.
Page 171: Jump-Starting
Jump-starting battery using red jumper cable Damage to the motorcycle's electronics (positive terminal on this vehi- cle: position 2). The battery of the donor mo- ATTENTION Connect black jumper cable torcycle must have a voltage of Current too high when jump- to negative terminal of donor 12 V.
Page 172: Battery
Compliance with the points be- Damage to the motorcycle's NOTICE low is important in order to maxi- electronics mize battery service life: BMW Motorrad has developed a trickle-charger specially designed...
Page 173: Removing The Battery
The correct charger is avail- able through your authorized In the case of longer periods Comply with operating instruc- BMW Motorrad retailer. when the motorcycle is not be- tions of charger. ing used, the battery must be recharged regularly. See the...
Page 174: Installing The Battery
Park motorcycle. Ensure that First, remove negative battery Switch off the ignition. the ground is firm and level. cable 1. Insert battery into battery com- with anti-theft alarm system Push in the locking mechanism partment with positive terminal (DWA) and open the positive terminal on right in direction of travel.
Page 175: Fuses
ATTENTION an authorized specialized work- Bypassing defective fuses shop, preferably an authorized Risk of short circuit and fire BMW Motorrad retailer. Do not bypass defective fuses. Main fuse Replace defective fuses with new fuses. Switch off the ignition.
Page 176: Diagnostic Socket
Removing seat ( 81). link connector for the On- shop, preferably an authorized Board Diagnostics. Detach plug 1. BMW Motorrad retailer. Motorcycle experiences malfunc- tions Fuse box Only have the data link con- nector disconnected by a spe- cialist workshop or other autho-...
Page 177: Chain
Lubricating chain socket 2. your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. ATTENTION Fastening the diagnostic Wipe off excess lubricant. socket Insufficient cleaning and lu-...
Page 178 Turn the rear wheel until the Adjust chain sag using adjust- Chain sag position with the lowest chain ing screws 3 on left and right. sag is reached. Checking chain sag ( 175). Make sure that the same scale 1.2...1.6 in (30...40 mm) (Mo- value 2 is set on the left and torcycle unloaded on side right.
Page 179 If the chain has reached the max- ing arm across the center of imum approved length: 10 rivets. Contact a specialist workshop, Turn the rear wheel in the di- preferably an authorized rection of travel and calculate BMW Motorrad retailer.
Page 180 Check to see whether a rivet head 1 has rotated. Rivet heads should be parallel to the centerline of the chain 2. Riveting is OK. If one or more rivet heads has rotated: Contact a specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Page 181: Accessories
Accessories General notes ..... . 180 Onboard power sockets ... 180 Softcase .
Page 182: General Notes
Safety risk liable for unapproved parts and automatically in the following cir- accessory products of any kind. BMW Motorrad cannot exam- cumstances: ine or test each product of out- Comply with legal requirements If the battery voltage is too low side origin to ensure that it can for any modifications.
Page 183: Softcase
the ignition to reduce the strain Softcase on the onboard electrical system. Attaching the softcase Accessories with low power con- with case carrier, left/right sumption are possibly not de- with case tected by the vehicle electronics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off.
Page 184: Topcase
the retaining lugs 3 in the ar- row direction 1. Maximum load and maximum speed with case carrier, left/right with case Observe maximum load and max- imum speed. Turn the key 1 against the di- Turn the key in the topcase Maximum speed for rid- rection of travel.
Page 185: Removing The Topcase
Removing the topcase Pull release lever all the way NOTICE with topcase The topcase lid can be with luggage rack You can also lock the topcase opened. by turning the lock to the LOCK position. Under such circum- Closing the topcase stances, ensure that the key is with topcase not in the topcase.
Page 186: Navigation System
Turn key in topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove. Maximum load and maximum speed with topcase with luggage rack Observe maximum load and max- imum speed. Fold carrying handle 1 all the Hook topcase into luggage Maximum speed when way up.
Page 187 Securely fasten navigation device NOTICE The navigation preparation is suitable as from the BMW Motorrad Navigator IV. NOTICE Turn the ignition key 1 coun- Mount the navigation device 1 terclockwise. in the lower area and swing The locking system of the...
Page 188: Operating The Navigation System
The following description refers Reinstall the cover after end of to the BMW Motorrad Naviga- each drive. tor V and the BMW Motorrad Navigator VI. The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV does not offer all options described. NOTICE Only the latest version of the...
Page 189 BMW Motorrad communication If BMW Motorrad Navigator is in- The function is triggered by stalled and the operating focus system connected via Bluetooth. long actuation to the right. is switched to Navigator ( 89), On the BMW special menu: Se- some of its functions can be op- lect menu items.
Page 190: Media Player
Call home: Calls the phone device as per A2DP standard, Warning and status messages of number stored in the navigator e.g., a BMW Motorrad communi- the motorcycle are indicated with (only displayed when a phone cation system. a corresponding symbol 1 at the is connected).
Page 191: Special Functions
Special functions Security settings Due to integration of the Screen brightness The BMW Motorrad Navigator V BMW Motorrad Navigator, and the BMW Motorrad Navi- Screen brightness is adjusted there are differences from the gator VI can be secured against...
Page 193: Care
Care Care products ..... 192 Washing your motorcycle ..192 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .
Page 194: Care Products
Care products Regularly clean the fork tubes of ATTENTION soiling. BMW Motorrad recommends Make sure that the motorcycle Use of highly acidic or alka- that you use cleaning and is washed frequently, especially line cleaning agents care products available at your during the winter months.
Page 195: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle
Corrosion or short circuit, dam- Clean trim panel components Carefully clean chrome parts age to labels, to seals, to hy- with water and BMW Motorrad with plenty of water and draulic brake system, to the elec- cleaning agent. BMW Motorrad Care Products trical system and the seat motorcycle cleaner.
Page 196: Care Of Paintwork
BMW Motorrad recommends discoloration can occur. These Treat rubber components with BMW Motorrad high gloss polish include spilled fuel, oil, grease water or BMW rubber care prod- or agents that contain carnauba and brake fluid as well as bird uct.
Page 197: Taking The Motorcycle Into Opera
Park motorcycle in a dry room, raising it to remove weight from both wheels (preferably using the front-wheel and rear-wheel stands offered by BMW Motorrad). Taking the motorcycle into operation Remove the protective wax coating. Clean motorcycle. Installing the battery ( 172).
Page 199: Technical Data
Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 198 Weights ......212 Screw connections .
Page 200: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start: Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold in side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Shift transmission to neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling. Battery drained Charge the connected battery.
Page 201: Possible Cause
Bluetooth connection is not established. Possible cause Remedy Necessary pairing steps were not performed. Refer to the operating instructions of the commu- nication system for the necessary steps for pair- ing. The communication system is not connected au- Switch off the communication system of the hel- tomatically despite successful pairing.
Page 202 Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display. Possible cause Remedy Navigation from the BMW Motorrad Con- Call up the BMW Motorrad Connected App on nected App was not transferred. the connected mobile end device before riding. Route guidance cannot be started.
Page 203: Screw Connections
Screw connections Front wheel Value Valid Wheel speed sensor at front on fork M6 x 16, Renew bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) micro-encapsulated Front wheel cover on telescopic forks M5 x 14, Renew bolt 1 lb/ft (2 Nm) micro-encapsulated Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm)
Page 204 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel speed sensor on the brake caliper carrier M6 x 16, Renew bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) micro-encapsulated Rear-wheel quick-release axle in swinging arm M24 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm) mechanical Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror (locknut) on clamping piece...
Page 205: Fuel
Approx. 3.2 quarts (Approx. 3.0 l), with filter re- placement Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL/JASO MA2, Additives (for in- stance, molybdenum-based substances) are pro- hibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recom- mends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil. BMW recommends...
Page 206: Engine
Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend the use of oil additives, as these can adversely affect the op- eration of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends Engine Engine number location...
Page 207: Clutch
Idle speed 1250 ±50 , Engine at operating temperature Clutch Clutch design Multiple-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed manual gearbox integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.821, Primary gear ratio 1:2.833, 1st gear 1:2.067, 2nd gear 1:1.600, 3rd gear 1:1.308, 4th gear 1:1.103, 5th gear...
Page 208: Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17/44 sprocket) Frame Frame design Steel bridge frame in shell construction Location of type plate Frame at front left on steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Frame, front right Suspension Front wheel...
Page 209: Brakes
Rear wheel Type of rear-wheel guide Cast aluminum double armed swinging arm Design of rear-wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and spring preload Spring travel on the rear wheel 5.6 in (142 mm), on rear wheel with lowered 4.8 in (122 mm), on rear wheel Brakes...
Page 210: Wheels And Tires
Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires W, minimum requirement: 168 mph (270 km/h)
Page 211: Electrical System
Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR 17 Load index for rear tire Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g) Tire pressure Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Rear tire pressure 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold Electrical system...
Page 212 Battery Battery design AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 12 Ah Battery type (For Keyless Ride radio-operated key) with Keyless Ride CR 2032 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8J-9E Light sources Bulb for high-beam headlight Bulbs for low-beam headlight Bulb for parking light Bulb for taillight/brake light...
Page 213: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Anti-theft alarm system Activation time Approx. 30 s Alarm duration Approx. 26 s Battery type CR 123 A Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.3 in (2140 mm), over rear wheel with lowered 84.1 in (2135 mm), over rear wheel Motorcycle height 44.5 in (1130 mm), over instrument cluster, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with lowered 43.7 in (1110 mm), over instrument cluster, at DIN...
Page 214: Weights
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.7 in (1820 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with seat, low 70.3 in (1785 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with seat, extra high 74.4 in (1890 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded vehicle weight with lowered 69.1 in (1755 mm), without rider, at DIN unloaded...
Page 215: Performance Data
Performance data Maximum speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)
Page 217: Service
Service Reporting safety defects ... 216 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 217 BMW Motorrad Electronic Service Manual......217 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services .
Page 218: Defects
NHTSA may order the manufac- turer to perform a recall and remedy campaign. However, the NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
Page 219: Bmw Motorrad Service
100 countries sistently remains in optimal con- Maintenance work that has been around the globe. Authorized dition BMW Motorrad urges you performed is recorded in the di- BMW Motorrad retailers have to observe the recommended agnostics and information sys- the technical information and maintenance intervals.
Page 220: Bmw Motorrad Mobility
Objection information on available mobility For riders with high annual services. mileage, it may be necessary At the BMW Motorrad retailer to come in for service before or specialist workshop, the ve- Maintenance work the entered date. In this case...
Page 223: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance schedule BMW Break-in service BMW Standard scope of service Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Replace all spark plugs Replace air filter insert Oil change in the tele- scopic forks Change brake fluid in en- tire system annually or every 6000 mi (whichever comes first) at first after one year, then...
Page 224: Maintenance Confirmations
Checking the lighting and signal system Functional check for engine starting suppression Final inspection and road safety check Set the service date and remaining distance using the BMW Motorrad diagnostic system Checking charging state of battery Confirm the BMW service in the vehicle literature...
Page 225 BMW pre-delivery BMW Running-in check Check performed performed Odometer reading Next service latest or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
Page 226 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 227 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 228 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 229 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 230 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 231 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 232 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 233 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 234 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 235 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 236 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 237 BMW Service Work performed performed BMW Service Engine oil change with filter Odometer reading Checking valve clearance Replacing all spark plugs Next service Replacing air cleaner element latest Oil change - telescopic fork Changing brake fluid in entire system or, if reached earlier Odometer reading Information Stamp, signature...
Page 238: Service Confirmations
Service confirmations The table serves to provide evidence of maintenance and repair work, as well as installed optional acces- sories and special campaigns performed. Work performed Odometer Date reading...
Page 239 Work performed Odometer Date reading...
Page 241: Appendix
Appendix Certificate for electronic immobi- lizer ....... . 240 Certificate for Keyless Ride ..242 Certificate for tire pressure control (RDC) .
Page 242: Immobilizer
FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
Page 243 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.
Page 244: Less Ride
Certifications BMW Keyless Ride ID Device Canada: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. USA: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,...
Page 245 Declaration Of Conformity We declare under our responsibility that the product BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750) camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards: 1.
Page 246: Control (Rdc)
Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).
Page 247: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Turkey Robert Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH, ICC6.5in tipi telsiz sisteminin 2014/53/EU Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster nolu yönetmeliğe uygun olduğunu beyan eder. AB Uygunluk Beyanı'nın tam metni, aşağıdaki For all Countries without EU internet adresinden görülebilir: http://cert.bosch- carmultimedia.net Technical information BT operating frq.
Page 248 Canada Mexico This device complies with Industry Canada’s La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las licence-exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC siguientes dos condiciones: Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no conditions: cause interferencia perjudicial y (1) this device may not cause interference, and...
Page 249 Thailand Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR เครื ่ อ งโทรคมนาคมและอุ ป กรณ์ น ี ้ d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée มี ค วามสอดคล้ อ งตามข้ อ กํ า หนดของ กทช. aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne (This telecommunication equipments is in doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil compliance with NTC requirements)
Page 250: Index
Brake fluid -Coding plug Indicator and warning light , 50 Checking the front fluid Installing, 70 level, 152 Operating, 64 Position on the vehicle, 18 Checking the rear fluid Operating element, 19 level, 153 Self-diagnosis, 117 Front expansion tank, 17 Technology in detail, 134 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Rear expansion tank, 17...
Page 251 Chain Cruise-control system Electrical system Chain sag adjust, 176 Operating, 72 Technical data, 209 Check wear, 177 Emergency-off switch Checking sag, 175 Damping Operating, 61 Lubricating, 175 Adjusting element, 15 Operating element, 20 Chassis Diagnostic socket Engine Technical data, 206 Fasten, 175 Indicator light for engine Check Control...
Page 252 Fuel Headlight Fuel reserve, 52 Fuel grade, 123 Headlight beam throw, 106 Gear not taught in, 52 Refueling, 124 Headlight beam throw Layout, 31 refueling with Keyless adjust, 107 Light source defect, 42 Ride, 125, 126 Headlight courtesy delay My Vehicle, 97 Technical data, 203 feature, 62 Outside temperature...
Page 253 Switching on ignition, 58 Low beams, 62 Motorcycle Care, 191 Unlocking fuel cap, 125, 126 Operating element, 19 Cleaning, 191 Operating headlight flasher, 62 Keys, 56, 57 Lashing down, 128 Operating high-beam headlight, 62 Parking, 122 Laptimer, 75 Operating the parking lights, 62 Storage, 194 Adjust, 76 Parking lights, 62...
Page 254 Outside temperature Seat Installing, 81 Display, 40 Indicator lights, 45 Lock, 15 Overview of warning Technology in detail, 140 Removing, 81 indicators, 33 Rear-wheel drive Service, 217 Overviews Technical data, 206 Indicator and warning lights, 24 Electronic Service Manual, 217 Refueling, 124 Instrument cluster, 21 Reporting safety defects, 216...
Page 255 Steering lock Transmission, 205 Turn signals Locking, 56 Operating, 63 Weights, 212 Switching off, 122 Operating element, 19 Wheels and tires, 208 TFT display, 21 Type plate Display selection, 85 Position on the vehicle, 17 Tachometer, 21 Operating, 88, 89, 90 Tachometer, 91 Operating element, 19 Technical data...
Page 256 Size change, 158 Technical data, 208...
Page 258 80788 Munich, Germany quently when servicing your Reprints and duplication of this vehicle. work, in whole or part, are pro- For more information visit: hibited without the express writ- www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ ten approval of BMW Motorrad, passenger-vehicle Aftersales.
Page 259 Important data for refueling: Fuel Recommended fuel quality Regular unleaded (max. 15 % ethanol, E15) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Fuel tank capacity Approx. 3.4 gal (Approx. 13 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx. 3.5 l) Tire pressure Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold Rear tire pressure...

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