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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1300 GT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle identification number 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. © 2008 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 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01417714561* Order No.: 01 41 7 714 561 *01417714561* 10.2008, 1st 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

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..23 4 Operation ....49 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status indicat- Ignition switch and steering...
  • Page 7 Brakes ..... . 70 Brake system with BMW Wheels ....118 Handlebars .
  • Page 8 Riding specifications ..156 11 Service ....157 BMW Motorrad service ..158 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... 158...

  • 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 describes option- Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles...

  • Page 13: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 117) Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the instrument cluster) Seat lock (underneath the rear light) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket ( 102)

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Battery compartment 137) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 113) Storage compartment Vehicle identification num- ber (on side panel, front right) Type plate (on lower rear cross-tube)

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise control sys- Cruise control system con- trol ( Hazard warning flashers Windscreen control Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA Operating ESA ( with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC (...
  • Page 19 Operating the odometer with on-board com- puter Operating the on-board computer (...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control with seat heating Front seat heating control Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button (...

  • Page 23: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Payload table (at the bot- tom of the rider's manual) Table of tyre pressures Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 116) with seat heating Rear seat heating control Storage for puncture repair kit (OA) Toolkit ( 110) Helmet holder ( 79).

  • Page 24: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Telltale lights ( Rev. counter Anti-theft alarm telltale light (OE, see the instructions for use of the anti-theft alarm) Operation of the clock Adjust the dimmer ( Multifunction display Operating the odometer Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with cruise control sys-...
  • Page 25 The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 26: Headlight

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

  • Page 27: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ..24 Anti-theft alarm warnings ... 45 Status indicators with on-board computer ......25 Status indicators with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 28: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator indicators The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the Multifunction display display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Coolant temperature The column below the tem- perature symbol indicates Flashing turn indicators, the coolant temperature.

  • Page 29: Status Indicators With On

    If you want to have the date set under certain circumstances it consult a specialist workshop, might be necessary to have it preferably an authorised BMW serviced at a date in advance Motorrad dealer. of the forecast due date. If the...

  • Page 30: (Rdc)

    Status indicators the section entitled "Engineering the section entitled "Engineering details"). details"). with tyre-pressure monitoring (RDC) Display option 2 Status indicators with Display option 1 grip heating with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) with tyre pressure monitoring with heated handlebar grips with on-board computer (RDC) without on-board computer...

  • Page 31: Status Indicators With Seat Heat

    Status indicators with Standard warnings seat heating Mode of presentation with seat heating Telltale light of cruise con- trol Warnings are indicated by 'Gen- eral' warning light 1 showing Display of the heating in combination with one of the stages ( warning symbols 2.
  • Page 32 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 34 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Bulbs defective ( play...
  • Page 35 Refuelling ( 90). placed, preferably by an au- fault rectified as soon as pos- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. sible by a specialist workshop, Coolant temperature too preferably an authorised BMW Fuel down to reserve high Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 36 Engine symbol appears on quickly as possible by a 111). the display. specialist workshop, preferably If the oil level is too low: an authorised BMW Motorrad The engine is running in Topping up engine oil ( 112). dealer. emergency operating mode.
  • Page 37 Insufficient battery charge an authorised BMW Motorrad Front light bulb defective dealer. current Bulb symbol with arrow pointing to the front ap- General warning light shows Rear light bulb defective pears on the display. red. General warning light shows A defective bulb places Battery symbol appears on yellow.

  • Page 38: Warnings Issued By The On

    Warnings issued by the Bulbs defective on-board computer General warning light shows yellow. Mode of presentation Bulb symbol with two ar- with on-board computer rows appears on the dis- play. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle.
  • Page 39 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Oil ! Engine-oil level too low ( Appears on the display Appears on the dis- play Ambient-temperat- Ice warning ( ure reading flashes. Flashes...

  • Page 40: Abs Warnings

    The detailed descriptions relating Ride carefully and think well oil level is correct. to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ahead. Seek the advice of a specialist start on page ( 94), and you...
  • Page 41 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 42: Asc Warnings

    ASC warning light 1. dealer. sensors to be tested. The detailed descriptions relating Pull away slowly. Bear in mind to BMW Motorrad ASC start on ASC warnings that the ABS function is not page ( 96), and you will find...
  • Page 43 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC fault (...

  • Page 44: Rdc Warnings

    ASC warning light shows. specialist workshop, preferably torque. The warning light flashes an authorised BMW Motorrad for longer than ASC intervention dealer. lasts. This affords the rider visual Possible cause:...
  • Page 45 4 flashes. limit of the permissible tolerance The detailed descriptions relating range, 'General' warning light 1 to BMW Motorrad RDC start on shows yellow. If the tyre pres- page ( 98), and you will find sure registered by the sensor...
  • Page 46 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical tyre...
  • Page 47 Measured tyre pressure is out- damage by a specialist side permitted tolerance. workshop, preferably an Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad Check the tyre for damage and to the limit of permitted toler- to ascertain whether the mo- dealer.
  • Page 48 Have the fault rectified by a unless the 'General' warning on to accompany the symp- specialist workshop, preferably light comes on to accompany toms. Under these circum- an authorised BMW Motorrad the symptoms. Under these stances: dealer. circumstances: Have the fault rectified by a...

  • Page 49: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

    Check and relate to the capacity Seek the advice of a specialist of the internal battery that workshop, preferably an author- supplies power to the anti-theft ised BMW Motorrad dealer. alarm. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 50 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( play...
  • Page 51 Seek the advice of a specialist battery is disconnected. workshop, preferably an author- Seek the advice of a specialist ised BMW Motorrad dealer. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 53: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..51 Cruise-control system ....66 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) ..52 Seat height ......69 Clock .
  • Page 54 Helmet holder ..... . 79...

  • Page 55: Ignition Switch And Steering

    Automatic Stability Con- via the on-board socket. lock that can be opened with this trol key as well. Consult a specialist ASC self-diagnosis is per- workshop, preferably an author- formed. ( ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 56: Electronic Immobiliser

    You can also have your author- multifunction display. steering lock. ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar Always keep the spare key sep- individual keys, for example if a Turn the handlebars to the full arately from the ignition key.

  • Page 57: Clock

    You can obtain replacement/extra The clock is now set and the keys only through an authorised time appears on the display. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- Odometer and ity system, so the dealer is un-...
  • Page 58 without on-board computer The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down button 1. rent value and each time the but- The tripmeter is reset to zero. Alternatively, press button 2. ton is pressed it moves one step Resetting tripmeter without on-board computer through the following sequence: Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 59: Multifunction Display

    The calculated range is an The level of dimming appears approximate value. Con- in display field 2. sequently, BMW Motorrad re- Press button 1 again. commends that you should not The brightness of the dis- try to use the full residual range play increases one level each before refuelling.

  • Page 60: Ambient Temperature

    Range If ambient temperature drops below 3 °C a warn- Average speed ing appears, drawing your atten- Average consumption tion to the risk of black ice form- Oil level ing. The display automatically with tyre pressure monitoring switches from any other mode (RDC) to the temperature reading when Tyre pressures...

  • Page 61: Average Speed

    Times The calculated range is only during which the engine was an approximate reading. stopped are excluded from the Consequently, BMW Motorrad calculation. recommends that you should not Resetting average speed try to use the full range before refuelling.

  • Page 62: Oil Level

    Engine idling for at least 10 oil level" message appears even seconds. though the oil level in the oil Side stand retracted. sight glass is correct. In this Make sure the motorcycle is case, consult your authorised upright. BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 63: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    Tyre pressure Indicates the reading for tyre pressures. monitoring RDC with on-board computer with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) Viewing tyre-pressure readings Switch on the ignition. The tyre pressures are shown, accompanied by the wording . The front tyre pressure is on the left; the reading on The tyre pressures are displayed the right is the rear tyre pres- as an additional set of readings...

  • Page 64: High-Beam Headlight

    High-beam headlight on for longer than absolutely Switching on parking necessary. lights Switch off the ignition. Low-beam headlight The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine. When the engine is not running you can switch on the lights by switching on the ig- nition and either switching on the Press the high-beam headlight high-beam headlight or operating...

  • Page 65: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Centre the turn-indicator switch. Operating turn indicators Flashing turn indicators switched off. Turn indicator telltale light is off. Hazard warning flashers Press button 1 for the hazard Switch on the hazard warning flashers. warning flashers If you press a turn-indicat- Switch on the ignition.

  • Page 66: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch The hazard warning flashers continue to operate. (kill switch) Left and right turn indicator telltale lights are off. Switch off the hazard warning flashers Engine switched off Normal operating position (run) Emergency off switch (kill switch) Grip heating with heated handlebar grips Operating the kill switch when riding can cause...

  • Page 67: Seat Heating

    The increase in power con- The selected heating stage will sumption caused by the be saved if you allow a certain grip heating can drain the bat- length of time to pass without tery if you are riding at low en- making further changes.
  • Page 68 Rear seat heating Seat heating can be ac- The increase in power con- tivated only when the en- sumption caused by the gine is running. If the engine is seat heating can drain the bat- switched off, seat heating must tery if you are riding at low en- be reactivated once the engine is gine speeds.

  • Page 69: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    Indicator in multifunction Rear seat, 100 % heating power display Automatic Stability Control ASC with Automatic Stability Con- trol Deactivate the ASC Press and hold down ASC but- function ton 1. Switch on the ignition. ASC warning light starts to The symbols shown below ap- You have the option of de- show.

  • Page 70: Cruise-Control System

    Activating ASC function switching the ignition off and Setting road speed then on again. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 10 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.
  • Page 71 Step-by-step acceleration Stepless acceleration Step-by-step deceleration Briefly push button 2 towards Push and hold button 2 to- Briefly push button 2 towards the front. wards the front. the back. Speed is increased by approx. The motorcycle accelerates Speed is decreased by approx. 2 km/h each time you push the steplessly.
  • Page 72 Stepless deceleration The cruise-control system is though you might have intended deactivated. slowing to a lower speed. Telltale light for cruise-control Telltale light for cruise con- goes out. trol shows. Resuming former cruising The motorcycle resumes the speed previous cruising speed. Switch off cruise control Push and hold button 2 to- wards the back.

  • Page 73: Seat Height

    Seat height Adjusting seat height Remove the front seat ( 78). Push the seat height adjuster Press the top section of but- fully forward and up or down, ton 1. as applicable. Windscreen higher Limit position a: high seat pos- Press the bottom section of ition.

  • Page 74: Brakes

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

  • Page 75: Handlebars

    Spring preload authorised BMW Motorrad deal- Setting Your motorcycle's hand- It is essential to set spring pre- ling will suffer if you do not load of the rear suspension to...

  • Page 76: Damping

    Adjusting spring preload Adjusting damping for Basic setting of spring while the motorcycle is be- rear wheel preload, rear ing ridden can lead to accidents. Make sure the ground is level Do not attempt to adjust spring Turn the knob as far as it will and firm and place the motor- preload unless the motorcycle is go in the direction indicated...

  • Page 77: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    load status must be set and the Basic setting of rear-sus- desired riding mode selected. pension damping charac- teristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the dir- ection indicated by the H arrow and then turn it back one and a half turns in the direction indicated by the S If you want a harder damping...
  • Page 78 Calling up settings changes. The display is auto- matically hidden again shortly Switch on the ignition. after the settings are com- pleted. Setting the load status Start the engine. The load status cannot be set while the motorcycle is in motion. Press button 1.

  • Page 79: Tyres

    Checking tyre pressure Have the headlight set accord- ingly by a specialist workshop, Incorrect tyre pressures im- 2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold) preferably an authorised BMW pair the motorcycle's hand- 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with Motorrad dealer. ling characteristics and increase luggage, tyre cold) the rate of tyre wear.
  • Page 80 Headlight beam-throw Consult a specialist workshop, adjustment preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light. Headlight beam throw and Neutral position...

  • Page 81: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment To open the lid, push the un- locked lock barrel downwards. Operating the stowage The lid opens. compartment Front and rear seats Remove the rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.

  • Page 82: Installing Front Seat

    Pull the seat to the rear to re- with seat heating Installing front seat lease it from its holders. with seat heating Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Remove the front seat Remove the rear seat ( 77).

  • Page 83: Helmet Holder

    sure that the seat is correctly located. Installing rear seat ( 79). Installing rear seat Installing front seat ( 78). with seat heating Slide the rear seat underneath The helmet catch can front seat a and push it down scratch the panelling. firmly at the rear b.

  • Page 85: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....82 Checklist ......84 Starting .

  • Page 86: Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 87: Catalytic Converter

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

  • Page 88: Checklist

    Checklist Starting Starting engine Switch on the ignition. Use the following checklist to Side stand Pre-ride check is performed. check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and ABS self-diagnosis is ride off.

  • Page 89: Pre-Ride Check

    ABS self-diagnosis The engine starts. Phase 2 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- Consult the troubleshooting forms self-diagnosis to ensure General warning light shows chart below if the engine re- its operability. Self-diagnosis is yellow.
  • Page 90 Possible national variant of specialist workshop, preferably Phase 2 the ABS warning light. an authorised BMW Motorrad Test of the diagnosis-compat- dealer. ible system components while Phase 2 the motorcycle is on the move. ASC self-diagnosis Test of the wheel sensors as...

  • Page 91: Running In

    Running in Avoid low engine speeds at full cedure is essential if the tyres are load. to achieve maximum grip. The first 1000 km Do not omit the first inspection Tyres do not have their full While running in the motor- after 500 - 1200 km.
  • Page 92 Remember damage. effect immediately if the to pull the clutch at the same With the BMW integrated motorcycle was ridden on salt- time. In the "panic braking situ- brake system, the rear brake is covered roads and the brakes ations"...

  • Page 93: Parking Your Motorcycle

    moisture on the discs or brake The side stand is designed Check that the motorcycle is pads. to support only the weight standing firmly. of the motorcycle. Apply the brakes in good time On a gradient, the motor- until the brakes have been Do not lean or sit on the cycle should always face cleaned.

  • Page 94: Refuelling

    Sit on the motorcycle and use same time pull the motorcycle Check that the centre stand your left foot to retract the side to the rear. has fully retracted. stand. Excessive movements Refuelling could cause the centre Placing motorcycle on stand to retract, and the Fuel is highly flammable.
  • Page 95 Fuel can attack the material tank past the bottom edge of of the windscreen, which the filler neck. becomes dull or unsightly. Recommended fuel Wipe off the windscreen immedi- grade ately if it comes into contact with fuel. 98 ROZ/RON (Premium plus unleaded) Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter.

  • Page 96: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Securing motorcycle Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in for transportation position: do not place it on the Make sure that all compon- side stand or centre stand. ents that might come into con- tact with straps used to secure the motorcycle are adequately protected against scratching.

  • Page 97: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......94 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....96 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..98 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 98: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    ABS has to reduce braking force distance. While the brakes are slowing the to ensure that directional sta- motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-...
  • Page 99 Within the limits imposed by rider receive from the lock up until very late, if at all. physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral Consequently, ABS does not in- tegral ABS ensures directional ABS? tervene until very late, if at all.

  • Page 100: Electronic Engine Management With

    Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW with Automatic Stability Con- a gear engaged. Motorrad ABS is always main- trol...

  • Page 101: Asc

    BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.

  • Page 102: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    RDC control Under these circumstances, Function unit. BMW Motorrad recommends A sensor integrated into each rolling the throttle slightly closed Tyre-pressure ranges tyre measures the air temperat- so as to restore stability with the...

  • Page 103: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    temperature for these readings 2.4 bar. You must now increase istics on both spring struts and is always 20 °C. The air lines tyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif- the spring rate on the rear spring available to the public in petrol ference between the value in the strut are also adjusted.
  • Page 104 of which can be restricted electro-hydraulically using a displaceable sleeve. The more the sleeve encloses the plastic element, the more the expansion of the plastic element is restricted, causing the spring rate to increase. The maximum spring rate is achieved when the sleeve completely encloses the plastic element and rests on the steel spring.

  • Page 105: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....102 Power socket ..... . 102 Luggage .

  • Page 106: 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 107: Luggage

    Luggage tem is minimised, the supply to Payload of cases the power socket is cut off ap- Correct loading proximately 15 minutes after the Overloading and imbal- ignition is switched off, and it is }8 kg anced loads can adversely also temporarily interrupted dur- ing the start procedure.

  • Page 108: Case

    Case Lever 2 pops up. Maximum permissible Pull the release lever up. speed for riding with top- Opening cases The lid of the case opens. case fitted to the motorcycle Closing cases }180 km/h with tank rucksack Note the maximum permissible payload of the tank rucksack.
  • Page 109 Removing the case The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key to the LOCK pos- position in the case lock.

  • Page 110: Topcase

    Opening topcase Pull the release lever up. The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- The case is correctly engaged ition in the topcase lock. on its holders. The topcase is unlocked.
  • Page 111 Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it will Hook the topcase into position on the luggage carrier. Make The release lever engages. sure that hooks 4 are securely Lift the topcase at the rear and Turn the key to the LOCK pos- seated in the corresponding pull it off the luggage carrier.
  • Page 112 Push handle 3 down until it engages. The topcase is correctly en- gaged on its carrier. Turn the key to the LOCK pos- ition in the topcase lock. The topcase is locked. Check that the topcase is se- cure.

  • Page 113: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....110 Toolkit ......110 Engine oil .

  • Page 114: General Instructions

    ( 131). Some of the work calls for spe- Removing battery cial tools and a thorough know- 137). ledge of motorcycle technology. If you are in doubt consult a spe- cialist workshop, preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad deal-...

  • Page 115: Engine Oil

    Adapter that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. To accommodate the 1/ In order to ensure that the en- 4" bits and the 9x12 mm gine oil level is read correctly, and the 3/8" universal-joint check the oil level only after a adapter lengthy trip.
  • Page 116 If the oil level is above the MAX check the oil level. mark: Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove oil filler cap 1 by turn- ing it counter-clockwise. Install the oil dipstick.

  • Page 117: Brake System

    Brake pads worn past the by turning it counter-clockwise. specialist workshop, preferably minimum permissible thick- Damage to the engine an authorised BMW Motorrad ness can cause a reduction in can result if it is operated dealer. braking efficiency and under...
  • Page 118 Make sure the ground is level must be clearly visible.) and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 119: Brake Fluid

    If the brake disc is visible: brake reservoir can allow air Have the brake pads replaced to penetrate the brake system. by a specialist workshop, This significantly reduces braking preferably an authorised BMW efficiency. Motorrad dealer. Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals.
  • Page 120 The brake fluid level in the quickly as possible by a spe- brake fluid reservoir drops cialist workshop, preferably as the brake pads wear. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes A low fluid level in the...

  • Page 121: Clutch

    DOT4 brake fluid the fluid level in the clutch specialist workshop, preferably fluid reservoir to rise. Do not permit the brake fluid an authorised BMW Motorrad level to drop below the MIN dealer. Clutch-fluid level (visual mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir inspection)

  • Page 122: Tyres

    Tyre recommendation out when the tyre tread has worn fluid that does not have to be down to the level of the marks. For each size of tyre BMW changed. The locations of the marks are Motorrad tests and classifies...
  • Page 123 RDC label sensor. Be sure to draw the are programmed into the control with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised BMW unit and are fundamental to all (RDC) Motorrad dealer or specialist calculations. Any change in these...
  • Page 124 Mask off the parts of the wheel Remove securing screws 2 of rim that could be scratched in the left and right brake calipers. the process of removing the brake calipers. Remove screws 1 on left and right. Pull the front-wheel cover for- Force the brake pads 3 slightly ward to remove.
  • Page 125 If the threaded bush is not remove. BMW Motorrad recommends correctly aligned the gap the BMW Motorrad front-wheel between the ABS sensor ring Installing front wheel stand for lifting the motorcycle. and the ABS sensor will not be...
  • Page 126 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The front wheel must be installed right way round to Raise the front wheel, insert Insert the ABS sensor into its rotate in the correct direction.
  • Page 127 Install securing screws 2 on Clip on the two retaining Hold the front-wheel cover in left and right and tighten to clips 1 holding the ABS sensor position and install bolts 1 on specified tightening torque. cable to the brake line. left and right.
  • Page 128 Remove screw 1 from silencer Slacken bolt 3 on the clamp Remove bolt 4 on the rear cover 2. so that the clamp can just be footrest while supporting the turned. end silencer. Pull the cover to the rear to remove.
  • Page 129 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Fit five bolts 1 and tighten to the specified torque in diagon- Roll the rear wheel into position Remove five bolts 1 from the ally opposite sequence.
  • Page 130 Tighten bolt 3 of the clamp to the specified tightening torque. Silencer with ball-joint clamp on manifold 35 Nm Seat silencer cover in mount 4. Fit bolt 4 on the rear footrest Arrange the end silencer and tighten to the specified so that the handle of the tightening torque.

  • Page 131: Front-Wheel Stand

    Slacken adjusting screws 1. There is a risk of damaging wheel stand and the rear wheel Push the two pins 2 apart un- the sensor ring of the BMW can topple. til the front suspension fits Motorrad Integral ABS. Place the motorcycle on its between them.

  • Page 132: Bulbs

    Wear protective goggles and ment, performed by a specialist gloves when changing bulbs. workshop, preferably by an au- The types of bulb fitted to thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. your motorcycle are listed...
  • Page 133 Have the bulb replaced as soon as possible by a specialist Turn the covers 1 of the high- workshop, preferably a BMW beam headlight anti-clockwise Motorrad authorised dealer. and remove. Disconnect plug 3. Replacing low-beam and...
  • Page 134 Replace the defective bulb. Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with Xenon light D1R / 35 W Bulb for high-beam Engage spring clip 4 in the Fit high-beam headlight cov- headlight catch on left and right. ers 1 or low-beam headlight cover 2.
  • Page 135 Remove left side light bulb Remove bulb 3 from the bulb Insert bulb 3 into the bulb socket 1 by turning it anti- holder. socket. clockwise. Install bulb socket in the ap- Replace the defective bulb. propriate place by turning it clockwise.
  • Page 136 Turn bulb holder 3 counter- clockwise to remove it from the bulb housing. Remove screw 1. Press bulb 4 into socket 3 and turn it clockwise to install. Pull the bulb housing forward to remove Press bulb 4 into bulb socket 3 and remove by turning it anti- clockwise.
  • Page 137 wise to remove it from the bulb housing. Seat the bulb housing in the Remove screws 1. fairing. Pull the bulb housing to the Install screw 1. rear until it is clear of the hold- Press bulb 4 into socket 5 and ers.

  • Page 138: Jump Starting

    Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Ex- cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics. Do not use the on-board socket Press bulb 4 into socket 5 and Seat the bulb housing in hold- to jump-start the engine of the...

  • Page 139: Battery

    Battery fully insulated crocodile clips at terminal of the donor battery, both ends. and the other end to the neg- Maintenance instructions ative terminal of the discharged Jump-starting with a donor- Correct upkeep, recharging and battery. battery voltage higher than storage will prolong the life of Start the engine of the vehicle 12 V can damage the vehicle...

  • Page 140: Charging Battery When Connected

    Always disconnect the battery Use BMW chargers with the BMW Motorrad has de- from the on-board circuits be- part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 veloped a float charger spe-...
  • Page 141 Comply with the operating in- for caring for your battery. Al- Then disconnect positive structions of the charger. ways fully recharge the battery lead 2. before restoring it to use Remove screws 3 and push If you are unable to charge retaining bracket to the rear.
  • Page 142 Lift the battery compartment correctly. cover up and back to remove. If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installing battery-compartment cover ( 138). Install screws 1.

  • Page 143: Care

    Care Care products ..... 140 Washing motorcycle ....140 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 144: 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. using unsuitable cleaning mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 145: Paint Care

    Chrome 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 146: 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 147: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 144 Riding specifications ....156 Threaded fasteners ....145 Engine .

  • Page 148: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand Retract the side stand ( 84). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 84). Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 149: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Front brake caliper to wheel car- rier M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping bolt in wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 150 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Handlebar adjustment screws on threaded bushes M8 x 45 20 Nm...

  • Page 151: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, with four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec- tion, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry- sump lubrication. Displacement 1293 cm Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke...

  • Page 152: Fuel

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.5 l, with filter change 0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks Engine oils, products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permitted viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C...

  • Page 153: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear 1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear 1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear 1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear 0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 154: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2.82 (31:11)
  • Page 155 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut pivoted to lever system with coil spring and single-tube gas-filled shock ab- sorber.

  • Page 156: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets 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". Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 157: Electrics

    Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 8 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-...

  • Page 158: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W with Xenon light D1R / 35 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front...

  • Page 159: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2318 mm Height of motorcycle 1438 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 982 mm, Across cases Front-seat height 820...840 mm, Without rider with low seat 800...820 mm, Without rider Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1800...1840 mm, Without rider with low seat 1760...1800 mm, Without rider...

  • Page 160: Riding Specifications

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

  • Page 161: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 158 BMW Motorrad service quality ..158 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..158 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 162: 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 163: Bmw Motorrad Service

    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 164: 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 165 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 166 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 167 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 168 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 169: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 170 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 171: General Instructions

    Technical data, 153 Warnings, 45 bulb, 129 Warning for battery charge Replacing low-beam headlight current, 33 Control, 14 bulb, 129 BMW Motorrad Service Engineering details, 96 Replacing parking-light Card, 158 Operation, 65 bulb, 130 Brake fluid Self-diagnosis, 86 Checking fluid levels, 115...
  • Page 172 Clutch Electrics Adjusting clutch lever, 69 Control, 14 Technical data, 153 Engineering details, 99 Checking fluid level, 117 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) Operation, 73 Checking operation, 117 Warning, 31 Fluid reservoir, 11 Emergency off switch (kill Technical data, 149 Frame switch), 16, 62 Confirmation of maintenance Technical data, 154 Engine...

  • Page 173: Laying Up

    Left handlebar fitting, 14 Headlight Jump starting, 134 Adjustment for driving on left/ Left side of motorcycle, 11 driving on right, 75 Multifunction display, 24 Beam throw, 76 Right handlebar fitting, 16 Keys, 51 Headlight beam-throw Right side of motorcycle, 13 adjustment, 11 Underneath the seat, 19 Laying up, 142...
  • Page 174 Mirrors Seat Parking, 89 Adjusting, 71 Adjusting seat height, 69 Parking light Motorcycle Lock, 11 Switching on, 60 Laying up, 142 Seat heating, 63 Power socket, 11, 102 Parking, 89 Control, 16, 19 Pre-ride check, 85 Seats Restoring to use, 142 Installing front seat, 78 Multifunction display, 20 Installing rear seat, 79...
  • Page 175 Steering lock Telltale lights, 20 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Locking, 52 Overview, 24 Adhesive label for rim, 119 Toolkit Engineering details, 98 Storage compartment, 13 Contents, 110 Operation, 59 Stowage compartment, 77 Stowage, 19 Warnings, 40 Topcase Tyres Technical data Closing, 106 Checking inflation pressure, 75 Battery, 153...
  • Page 176 With RDC, 40 Warnings, overview, 29, 35, 37, 39, 42, 46 Weights Payload table, 19 Technical data, 155 Wheels Change of size, 119 Checking rims, 118 Installing front wheel, 121 Installing rear wheel, 125 Remove the front wheel, 119 Removing rear wheel, 123 Technical data, 152 Windscreen Adjusting, 69...

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