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  • Page 1 Rider’s Manual K1200 R BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General view, left side . . . 11 flashers ....40 Pulling away with BMW General view, right Tripmaster ....41 Integral ABS .
  • Page 5 Protective wax Overview, toolkit ..92 BMW Motorrad service coating ....128 quality ....144...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's assembled complete Manual will provide you with Indicates warnings that with all the BMW an initial overview of your you must comply with for optional extras you motorcycle. All maintenance reasons of your safety and the ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    ABS Anti-lock brake system Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply Equipment with the tolerance require- When you ordered your BMW ments of the Deutsche Institut motorcycle, you chose vari- für Normung e.V. (DIN). Ver- ous items of custom equip- sions for individual countries ment.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ..11 General view, right side ..13 Underneath the seat ... 15 Handlebar fitting, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch-fluid reservoir 100) Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Seat lock, beneath rear light ( Rear shock absorber ad- juster ( Power socket (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Indicator for engine oil level ( Filler neck, fuel ( Battery compartment 121) Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Type plate Vehicle identification number Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Filler neck, engine oil Overview, toolkit ( Anti-theft alarm (OE) Helmet holder under- neath seat (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Pushbutton, Tripmaster / on-board computer (OE) 41) ( Pushbutton, ESA ( Pushbutton, horn Pushbutton, left flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 50) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Pushbutton, starter Grip heating switch Pushbutton, right flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 51) ( Pushbutton, cancel flash- ing turn indicators and hazard warning flashers 51) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Rev. counter Warning and telltale lights ( Multifunction display Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) and sensor for instrument lighting Adjuster, clock ( The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ... 22 Warning and telltale lights ..22 ABS warning light ... 22 Function indicators .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning and telltale ABS warning light lights The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries. Alternative for the ABS warning light. Function indicators Fuel capacity Clock The horizontal bars be- Panel for warnings Telltale light, left turn in- low the fuel-pump sym- dicator...

  • Page 25: Warnings, General

    Coolant temperature The horizontal bars below the temperature symbol indicate the coolant temperature. Warnings, general Mode of presentation General warnings are dis- played by means of plain-text messages and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, they are accompan- ied by the 'General' warning light showing red or yellow.
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow EWS! warning Electronic immobiliser active ( appears on the display Lights up yellow FUEL! warning Fuel down to reserve ( appears on the display Lights up red Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics (...

  • Page 27: Mode Of Presentation

    Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up yellow LAMPS! warning Bulbs defective ( appears on the display Appears on the Ice warning ( display Appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( display, accom- panied by the let- ters Lights up yellow Appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( display, accom-...
  • Page 28 Have the defective key re- range to cool down the en- ity of fuel. placed, preferably by an gine. Reserve fuel authorised BMW Motorrad In traffic jams, switch off the dealer. engine, but keep the ignition Refuelling ( Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 29 Engine electronics sym- Checking the engine oil cialist workshop, preferably bol appears on the dis- level ( an authorised BMW Motor- play. Topping up the engine oil rad dealer. The engine is running in emergency operating...
  • Page 30 A defective bulb places cialist workshop, preferably your safety at risk be- an authorised BMW Motor- Battery is not being charged. cause it is easier for other rad dealer. You can continue to...
  • Page 31 A defective bulb places A defective bulb places at measured temperatures your safety at risk be- your safety at risk be- above 3 °C. cause it is easier for other cause it is easier for other Always take extra care and users to oversee you and users to oversee you and think well ahead when tem-...

  • Page 32: Abs Warning Indicators

    Seek the advice of a spe- ABS warning indicat- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motor- Mode of presentation rad dealer. ABS warnings are indicated Anti-theft alarm battery flat by a combination of the General warning light 'General' warning light and lights up yellow.
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Mode of presentation Meaning Lights up red Brake switch defective ( Flashes once per Pull-away test not completed ( second Flashes four Self-diagnosis not completed ( times per second Lights up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective Lights up red Flashes once per ABS function not available (...
  • Page 34 You depressed is the signal in- brakes are applied hard, and have to apply considerably dicating to the BMW Integral this could result in accidents. more force to the brake ABS that the rider wants to...
  • Page 35 BMW ABS function not available Only residual braking function Integral ABS functions. This available in both brake cir- General warning light could result in unexpected cuits, because self-diagnosis lights up red. braking response and there- did not complete.
  • Page 36 ( lights up red. cialist workshop, preferably Worn brake pads can ABS warning light an authorised BMW Motor- lengthen stopping dis- flashes four times per rad dealer. tances by a significant margin second.
  • Page 37 There are at least two faults release it and depress the cialist workshop, preferably in the brake system. Only the brake pedal. an authorised BMW Motor- residual braking function is rad dealer. Check the following: available in at least one brake...

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Helmet holder ....53 Luggage loops ....54 Ignition switch and steering lock .

  • Page 40: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Do not switch off the ignition with this key as well. when riding. with OE BMW Motorrad Integ- ral ABS: Turn the key to position 2. Turn the key to position 1. Lights switched off.

  • Page 41: Electronic Immobiliser

    The electronic immobiliser cific to your motorcycle and turn the handlebars to the left helps protect your BMW mo- they are transmitted via the or right. However, the motor- torcycle from theft, and this ring aerial in the ignition lock.

  • Page 42: Hazard Warning Flash- Ers

    You can obtain replace- recommence flashing as soon ment/extra keys only through as the button is released. an authorised BMW Motorrad Hazard warning flashers in dealer. The keys are part operation. of an integrated security Left/right turn indicator tell- system, so the dealer is under tale lights flash.

  • Page 43: Tripmaster

    The hazard warning flashers Tripmaster continue to operate. Operating the Tripmaster Left/right turn indicator tell- tale lights off. Switching off the hazard warning flashers Briefly press the Tripmaster button 1 once to proceed to each subsequent step in You have the option of using the cycle.
  • Page 44 Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. The calculated range is an approximate value. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should Residual range 1 is displayed not try to use the full residual RANGE...

  • Page 45: On-Board Computer Oe

    On-board computer Pushbutton, on-board computer In this case, you have to use Press BC button 1 once. button 1 in the instrument cluster to operate the Trip- master. The on-board com- If the motorcycle is equipped puter incorporates the func- with an on-board computer, tion for calculating and dis- the on-board computer...
  • Page 46 Average consumption Calculating average Resetting average speed Oil level speed Ambient temperature Residual range Repeatedly press BC button 1 until the average Average speed 1 is calculated speed appears in the on basis of the time elapsed display. since the last RESET. Times You can also view residual Hold the BC button down during which the engine was...
  • Page 47 Calculating average con- Resetting average con- Ambient temperature sumption sumption The current ambient temper- ature 1 is displayed. Average consumption 1 is Repeatedly press BC but- calculated by dividing the dis- ton 1 until the average fuel An ice warning tance covered since the last consumption appears in the appears if the ambient-...

  • Page 48: Clock

    Press and hold down Clock button 1 until the reading Setting the clock changes. Minutes reading 3 starts to flash. Press button 1. The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press and hold down Attempting to set the button 1 until the reading clock while riding the changes.

  • Page 49: Emergency Off Switch

    If you move the kill switch away from the RUN position while the ignition is switched on, the BMW Integral ABS remains operational. Grip heating switch Emergency off switch (kill The handlebar grips have switch).

  • Page 50: Clutch

    Attempting to adjust the Turn adjusting screw 1 clutch lever while riding counter-clockwise. the motorcycle can lead to Span between handlebar accidents. grip and clutch lever de- Do not attempt to adjust the creases. clutch lever unless the motor- Brakes cycle is at a standstill.

  • Page 51: Lights

    Switching on the high- Lights beam headlight Switching on the side lights The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for Turn adjusting screw 1 longer than absolutely neces- clockwise.

  • Page 52: Headlight

    Have the headlight set accordingly by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Press and hold down dealer. switch 1 for the left turn Press left-hand turn indicat- or button 1.

  • Page 53: Seat

    The turn indicators are Cancelling the turn indic- cancelled automatically ators after you have ridden for ap- proximately 10 seconds, or covered a distance of about 200 m. Left-hand turn indicators switched on. Telltale light for left-hand Press right-hand turn indic- turn indicators flashes.
  • Page 54 Turn the key counter- Lift the rear of the seat. If too much pressure is clockwise in the seat applied in the forward The seat can be dam- lock. direction, there is a danger aged at the edges if it is that the motorcycle will be placed on a rough surface.

  • Page 55: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Helmet holder under- neath seat Push down firmly on the The helmet catch can seat, applying pressure to scratch the panelling. the point above the latch. Make sure the lock is out of The seat engages with an the way when you hook the Helmet holder 1 is underneath audible click.

  • Page 56: Luggage Loops

    lightly at the appropriate Luggage loops point close to the rim. Luggage loops under- neath seat Adjustable mirror arm You can adjust the mirror arm if you find that the range of adjustment allowed by the mirror itself is insufficient. Adjusting mirror arm Pull loops 1 out of hold- ers 2.

  • Page 57: Spring Preload

    Tighten the union nut. Adjusting spring preload direction indicated by the while the motorcycle is LOW arrow. Pull the protective cap over being ridden can lead to acci- the threaded fastener. One click corresponds dents. to a half turn of Spring preload Do not attempt to adjust the knob.

  • Page 58: Shock Absorbers

    tion indicated by the H ar- Shock absorbers row. Adjusting suspension If you want a softer damping damping characteristic, use a screw- Damping must be adapted driver to turn the adjusting to suit spring preload. An in- screw in the direction in- crease in spring preload re- dicted by the S arrow.

  • Page 59: Electronic Suspension

    tifunction display, and spring Adjusting suspension Electronic Suspension preload in panel 2. damping Adjustment ESA The Tripmaster readings are Switch on the ignition. Settings not shown while the ESA readout is active. Calling up settings Switch on the ignition. Electronic Suspension Ad- Press button 1.

  • Page 60: Tyres

    SPORT Sporty damping The current setting is dis- button 1. During the setting characteristic played. procedure, the display flashes. Press button 1 once, The setting shown on the without releasing it display is automatically Tyres immediately. accepted as the damping Spring preload cannot Checking tyre pressures characteristic if you allow...
  • Page 61 Incorrect tyre pressure reduces the operating life of the tyres. Always check that the tyre pressures are correct. Check that tyre pressures are correct as per the data below. Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar (When cold) Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar (When cold) If tyre pressure is too low: Correct the tyre pressures.

  • Page 63: Riding

    Starting ..... . . 64 Pulling away with BMW Integral ......67 Running in .

  • Page 64: Safety Instructions

    Your author- Do not exceed the permiss- represents a health hazard ised BMW Motorrad dealer ible gross weight and be sure and can even cause loss will be glad to advise you on to comply with the instruc-...
  • Page 65 High voltage Unburned fuel will des- In extreme cases, the troy the catalytic con- motorcycle could catch fire. Touching live parts of verter. Do not allow the engine to the ignition system with Note the points listed for pro- idle unnecessarily. Ride away the engine running can cause tection of the catalytic con- immediately after starting the...

  • Page 66: Checklist

    components are not designed Cases correctly installed clutch. When the gearbox is to withstand. Damage caused and luggage secured in neutral, the green neutral in this way is not covered by telltale light is on and the gear At regular intervals: the warranty.
  • Page 67 OE BMW Motorrad Integ- The engine starts. ral ABS: Consult the troubleshooting chart below if the engine If you switch on the ig- refuses to start. ( 132) nition while the brakes are applied, then start the Pre-ride check...
  • Page 68 If self-diagnosis did not com- ABS self-diagnosis that it lights up yellow and plete: then red. BMW Integral ABS performs Release the brake levers as self-diagnosis and a Have the fault rectified as soon as possible. pull-away test to ensure its soon as possible by a spe- operability.

  • Page 69: Pulling Away With Bmw

    Try to do most of your rid- When you pull away, the ing during this initial period Select a gear. BMW Integral ABS checks the on twisting, fairly hilly roads, Release the clutch lever and ABS sensors. avoiding high-speed main both brake levers.
  • Page 70 Avoid low engine speeds at are run in. This running in full load. procedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve maximum Do not omit the first inspec- grip. tion after 500 - 1200 km. Tyres do not have their Brake pads full grip when new and New brake pads must "bed...

  • Page 73: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Slowly lean the motorcycle Parking your motor- to the side until its weight cycle is taken by the stand and Placing motorcycle on dismount to the left. side stand If the motorcycle is on the side stand, the sur- If the ground is soft or face of the ground will de- uneven, there is no guar- termine whether it is better to...
  • Page 75 Removing motorcycle tion. from side stand Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced. Unlock the steering lock. with OE BMW Motorrad Integ- An extended side stand ral ABS: can catch on the ground when the motorcycle is mov- Brake servo assistance ing and lead to a fall.
  • Page 77 the same time pull the mo- Placing motorcycle on torcycle backwards (arrow). centre stand Excessive movements If the ground is soft or could cause the centre uneven, there is no guar- stand to retract, and the mo- antee that the motorcycle will torcycle would topple in con- rest firmly on the stand.
  • Page 79 Check that the centre stand Removing motorcycle has fully retracted. from centre stand Unlock the steering lock. with OE BMW Motorrad Integ- ral ABS: Brake servo assistance is not available when the ignition is off; the motorcycle can start to roll.

  • Page 80: Refuelling

    Leaded fuel will destroy Fuel grade, usable with Refuelling the catalytic converter. power- and consumption- Fuel is highly flammable. related restrictions Use only unleaded fuel. A naked flame close to Super unleaded Make sure the ground is the fuel tank can cause a fire 95 ROZ level and firm and place the or explosion.

  • Page 81: Brake System, General

    Use both front and rear time until the salt layer on the Brake system with brakes, and make use of the brake discs and brake pads BMW Integral ABS engine's braking effect as has been removed. well. Sensitive electronic con-...
  • Page 82 Making full use over and even BMW Integral are applied. By boosting the of the motorcycle's technical ABS is unable to counteract braking force in this way, braking capacity will minimise their effects.
  • Page 83 ABS function, the off, during self-diagnosis, does not lock up until very wheels could lock when the or if the BMW Integral ABS late, if at all. Consequently, brakes are applied hard. You malfunctions, only a residual ABS does not intervene until...
  • Page 84 commends setting the brake lever to a wider span. When the residual brak- ing function is active for both brake circuits, the noise of the pump is no longer aud- ible when you operate the brake levers.

  • Page 85: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ... 84 Power socket ....84 Luggage ..... . 87 Case .

  • Page 86: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles that are approved by BMW for without constituting a safety this purpose. hazard. Country-specific of- Genuine BMW parts and ac-...
  • Page 87 ing off the ignition and/or dur- ing the restart operation, the on-board socket is switched off to take the load off the vehicle electrical system. Cable routing The cables from the power socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider Do not restrict or obstruct...

  • Page 89: Luggage

    Max. load in tank rucksack Luggage 5 kg. Correct loading Overloading and imbalanced loads can adversely affect the motorcycle's handling. Do not exceed the permiss- ible gross weight and be sure to comply with the instruc- tions on loading. Set spring preload, damping characteristic and tyre pres- sures to suit total weight.

  • Page 90: Case Oa

    Lock straps 1 open. Check that the catches are Case locked securely into place. Pull the grey release lever Opening cases up again. Adjusting case volume Pull case lid 2 out of the re- Close the case lid. tainer. Case fully opened. Closing cases Turn the lock barrel in the OPEN direction.
  • Page 91 Removing the case Close the lock straps. Pull the case out of the up- per mounting. Press the lock straps Turn the lock barrel in the against the case body. Lift the case out of the RELEASE direction. lower mounting. The case volume adapts to Pull the black release lever the contents.
  • Page 92 Installing cases Pull the black release lever the lower bracket on the case can be changed. Press the case into top Adapting cases holder 3. Open the case. Press the black release lever down. The case is locked into place. Lock the case.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance Rear wheel stand ... . . 112 Bulbs ......113 Maintenance - general instructions .

  • Page 94: Maintenance - General Instructions

    The toolkit supplied with the replacement of wear parts cessory. Please consult your motorcycle is underneath the that can be performed with authorised BMW Motorrad seat. minimum effort. dealer. Overview, toolkit If special tightening torques...

  • Page 95: Engine Oil

    Open-ended spanner, means that the engine will be Allow the engine to idle for w/f 17 operated with the incorrect one minute. quantity of oil. TORX wrenches, T40, Switch off the ignition. T45, T50 In order to ensure that the en- gine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a Engine oil...
  • Page 96 Between MIN and MAX Draining engine oil marks Removing the seat ( If the oil level is below the MIN mark: Top up the engine oil. If the oil level is above the MAX mark: Drain off the engine oil. Damage to the engine Topping up the engine oil can result if it is oper-...

  • Page 97: Brake System, General

    Store or dispose of the ex- Incorrect working prac- with OE BMW Motorrad Integ- cess engine oil in an envir- tices endanger the reli- ral ABS: onmentally compatible man- ability of the brakes. Switch on the ignition. ner. Have all work on the brake...

  • Page 98: Brake Pads

    Brake pads worn past shop, preferably an author- the minimum permissible ised BMW Motorrad dealer. thickness can cause a reduc- Checking brake pad tion in braking efficiency and thickness, rear brakes under certain circumstances...

  • Page 99: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads re- stand. placed by a specialist work- Move the handlebars to the shop, preferably an author- straight-ahead position. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Brake fluid Visually inspect the brake Checking brake-fluid pads from the right to as- certain their thickness.
  • Page 100 OE BMW Motorrad Integ- ral ABS: Brake fluid level, front Brake fluid level, front DOT4 brake fluid with OE BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS: Do not permit the brake flu- Check the brake fluid level id level to drop below the DOT4 brake fluid in front reservoir 1.
  • Page 101 The brake fluid level in motorcycle on its stand. the brake fluid reser- with OE BMW Motorrad Integ- voir drops as the brake pads ral ABS: wear. Check the brake fluid level...

  • Page 102: Clutch

    The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not Brake fluid level, rear clearly perceptible: with OE BMW Motorrad In- Have the clutch checked tegral ABS: by a specialist workshop, DOT4 brake fluid preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 103: Tyres

    Measure the tyre tread soon as possible by a spe- defects. depth in the main tread cialist workshop, preferably Have damaged rims grooves with wear marks. an authorised BMW Motor- checked and, if necessary, rad dealer. replaced by a specialist...

  • Page 104: Wheels

    Install the rear wheel stand. Approved wheels and with OA Centre stand: tyres Make sure the ground is For each size of tyre BMW level and firm and place Motorrad tests certain makes, Once the calipers have the motorcycle on its centre...
  • Page 105 It is advis- w/f 22 open-end or ring span- able to use the BMW Motor- ner. The BMW special tool rad front wheel stand to lift number is 36 3 691 and the the motorcycle.
  • Page 106 OE BMW Motorrad Integ- or remove the left axle camp- ral ABS: ing screw. Remove right-hand axle clamping screw 6. Remove quick-release axle 7, holding the wheel as you do so. BMW Motorrad provides an adapter for removing Lower the front wheel to the the quick-release axle.

  • Page 107: Installing Front Wheel

    Installing front wheel Note the direction-of-rotation with OE BMW Motorrad Integ- arrows on the tyre or the ral ABS: Threaded fasteners not wheel rim. tightened to the spe- cified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage. Always have the security of...
  • Page 108 OE BMW Motorrad Integ- Remove the adhesive tape ral ABS: from the wheel rim. The cable of the ABS sensor could chafe through if it comes into contact with the brake disc. Make sure that the ABS sensor cable is routed correctly.

  • Page 109: Removing Rear Wheel

    Do not remove the sealing this operation several times. grease from the clamp. Removing rear wheel Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW re- commends the BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear wheel stand. Remove screw 1 from silen- with OA Centre stand: cer cover 2.

  • Page 110: Installing Rear Wheel

    BMW Mo- torrad dealer. If you are using a BMW Mo- torrad rear wheel stand: re- move the retaining disc. Remove studs 5 from the Lower the rear wheel to the rear wheel, holding the ground. wheel as you do so.
  • Page 111 Install studs 5 and tighten to Install screw 4 for the Align clamp 3 on the end the specified torque in diag- bracket of the end silencer silencer with mark A (arrow) onally opposite sequence. in the rear footrest, but do on oxygen sensor B.

  • Page 112: Front-Wheel Stand

    Front-wheel stand cer must be at least 15 mm. front wheel with the BMW Front-wheel stand Motorrad front wheel stand. Install screw 4 for the bracket of the end silencer...
  • Page 113 When raising the motorcycle, fits between them. make sure that the centre In the case of BMW In- Use locating pins 3 to set stand remains on the tegral ABS, the ABS the front wheel stand to the ground.

  • Page 114: Rear Wheel Stand

    Fitting the rear wheel Rear wheel stand stand Rear wheel stand BMW Motorrad offers an aux- iliary stand for holding mo- torcycles (including those without centre stands) se- curely upright for mainten- ance work. The BMW special tool number is 36 3 980 and...

  • Page 115: Bulbs

    light, the indicators in the dis- play tell you that a bulb defect has occurred. A defective bulb places your safety at risk be- cause it is easier for other users to oversee you and your motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible;...
  • Page 116 Do not touch the glass is the same as that for the Switch off the ignition. of new bulbs with your low-beam headlight bulb. fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth The only difference is that to hold the bulbs when hand- the spring clip holding the ling them.
  • Page 117 Use a clean, dry cloth to Make sure the ground is hold the new bulb. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Release spring clip 5 at left and right and swing it up. When installing, make sure that tab 7 is pointing up.
  • Page 118 Pull the bulb housing for- Remove bulb 3 from the The headlight cable ward to remove it and tilt it bulb holder. could catch in the slightly down. Installation of the bulb is the steering if it is not routed Remove bulb holder 2 from reverse of the removal pro- correctly.
  • Page 119 topple in the course of the Press the bulb into operations described below. its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to Always make sure that the remove. motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Installation of the brake light and rear light bulbs is the Make sure the ground is reverse of the removal pro- level and firm and place the...

  • Page 120: Jump Starting

    the engine. Excessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics. Do not use the on-board socket to jump-start the engine of the motorcycle. Touching live parts of the ignition system with Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into fitting 3 the engine running can cause and remove by turning it...
  • Page 121 higher than 12 V can damage end to the negative terminal the vehicle electronics. of the discharged battery. Make sure that the battery Start the engine of the of the donor vehicle has a vehicle with the discharged voltage rating of 12 V. battery in the usual way;...

  • Page 122: Battery

    Do not turn the battery up- having to disconnect the Use BMW chargers with side down battery from the motorcycle's the part numbers 71 60 on-board systems. You can 7 688 864 (220 V) or, as...
  • Page 123 applicable, 71 60 7 688 865 ted to the motorcycle's on- Charging the battery (110 V). If you are in doubt, board electrical system. when disconnected disconnect the battery from The motorcycle's Charge the battery using a the on-board systems and on-board electronics suitable charger.
  • Page 124 motorcycle is stable and increases the risk of firmly supported. short-circuits. Always proceed in the correct Make sure the ground is sequence. level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Disconnect negative lead 2 first. Then disconnect positive lead 3.
  • Page 125 Installing the battery Always proceed in the correct sequence. If it is not standing firmly, Never install the battery the motorcycle could without the protective cap. topple in the course of the operations described below. Connect the battery positive Always make sure that the lead 3 first.
  • Page 126 Install screws 1. Switch on the ignition. Fully open the throttle once or twice. The engine management system registers the throttle-valve position. Setting the clock (...

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ....126 Washing the motorcycle ..126 Cleaning easily damaged components ....127 Paint care .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    We recommend that you Apply the brakes in good time products you can obtain use BMW insect remover to until the brakes have dried from your authorised soften and wash off insects out. BMW Motorrad dealer. The...

  • Page 129: Cleaning Easily Damaged Components

    Chrome Do not use products that can cause damage. contain alcohol or solvents to Use plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays clean plastic surfaces, and do shampoo to clean chrome, or other care products that not use scouring agents.

  • Page 130: Paint Care

    Remove the battery. We recommend that specks substances that damage Spray the brake and clutch of tar be removed with BMW the paint, especially if your lever pivots and the main tar remover. Remember to motorcycle is ridden in areas...

  • Page 131: Restoring Motorcycle To

    Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating. Clean the motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: work through the checklist.

  • Page 133: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..132 Threaded fasteners ... 133 Engine ..... . . 134 Riding specifications .

  • Page 134: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run). Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 64). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 64).

  • Page 135: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Activity Type of threaded connection Tightening torques Front wheel Front brake caliper, wheel carrier M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm (Left) installed M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm (Right) Clamping screw for quick-release M8 x 30 19 Nm axle in wheel carrier Quick-release axle in threaded M24 x 1.5...

  • Page 136: Engine

    Engine Engine, type 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 injection, integrated six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Effective displacement 1157 cm Cylinder bore 79 mm Piston stroke 59 mm...
  • Page 137 Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG; JASO MA) Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil additives, because they can have a detriment- al effect on clutch operation. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- L30 -20...20 °C, Use in winter...

  • Page 138: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h 2.9 s Clutch Clutch, type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Transmission Gearbox, type Claw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ- rated into engine block Gear ratios Total gear ratio, 1st gear 2.521 Total gear ratio, 2nd gear 1.842 Total gear ratio, 3rd gear...

  • Page 139: Final Drive

    Final drive Rear wheel drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears Final drive gear ratio 2.91 : 1 Running gear Front suspension, type Double leading link Front suspension, total suspension travel 115 mm, Static 125 mm, Dynamic Rear suspension, type Single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, At wheel...

  • Page 140: Brakes

    Brakes Front brake, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4- piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Front brake pads, material Sintered metal Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc Rear brake pads, material Organic material Wheels and tyres Front wheel, type...

  • Page 141: Electrics

    Electrics On-board socket, rating Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energises a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ig- nition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.
  • Page 142 Lighting High-beam headlight bulb, standard designa- H7 halogen bulb tion High-beam headlight bulb, voltage 12 V High-beam headlight bulb, power 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb, standard designa- H7 halogen bulb tion Low-beam headlight bulb, voltage 12 V Low-beam headlight bulb, power 55 W Parking light bulb, standard designation Parking light bulb, voltage...

  • Page 143: Frame

    Number-plate light bulb Integrated in rear light Frame Main frame, type Composite with internal-high-pressure forming and extruded sections and chill castings Type plate, location Frame cross-tube, rear Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame side section, front right Dimensions Overall motorcycle length 2288 mm Maximum height 1230 mm, DIN unladen weight, measured...

  • Page 144: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 237 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 450 kg Maximum payload 213 kg...

  • Page 145: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ..144 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 144...

  • Page 146: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad ser- repair work carried out carried out regularly, prefer- vice confirmed in the "Service" ably by your authorised BMW Advanced technology chapter in this manual. Motorrad dealer. Evidence requires specially adapted of regular maintenance is es-...

  • Page 147: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On-The-Spot Breakdown

    BMW Motorrad service a certain time, others depend network In the event of a breakdown, on the distance covered by the BMW Motorrad Service Our extensive after-sales ser- the motorcycle. Card issued with each new vice network is in place to...

  • Page 148: Schedules

    After the first 10,000 km motorcycle on request. and every additional 20,000 km (30,000 km, 50,000 Every authorised BMW km, 70,000 km, etc.) if this Motorrad dealer has a distance is covered within a fixed scale of charges based year.

  • Page 149: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Check Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's instructions instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid, new Without BMW Integ- ral ABS With BMW Integral Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
  • Page 150 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 151 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-...

  • Page 154: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 155 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 156 Brakes Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Case Checking operation, 95 Adapting, 90 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Fluid reservoir, 13 Adjusting, 88 Fluid reservoir, front, 13 Closing, 88 Fluid reservoir, rear, 13 Battery Installing, 90 Technical data, 138 Battery compartment, 13 Opening, 88 Bulbs Charging battery when General instructions, 113...
  • Page 157 Coolant Topping up, 94 Gear indicator, 22 Temperature gauge, 22, 23 Warning, engine oil pres- Grip heating, 17, 47 Warning, coolant temperat- sure, 27 ure, 26 ESA, 57 Adjusting spring preload, 58 Handlebar fittings Adjusting suspension General view, left side , 16 Dimensions damping, 57 Technical data, 141...
  • Page 158 Immobiliser Mirrors Rear wheel stand Warning, 26 Adjusting, 54 Installing, 112 Instrument cluster Multifunction display, 18, 22 Refuelling, 78 Overview, 18 Reserve Sensor for lighting, 18 Warning, 26 On-board computer Residual range, 42, 44 Ambient temperature, 45 Jump starting, 118 Restoring to use, 129 Average consumption, 45 Rev.
  • Page 159 Spring preload, rear Toolkit Vehicle Anti-theft alarm, 15 Adjusting, 11, 55 General view, left side, 11 Overview, basic kit, 92 Starter, 17 General view, right side, 13 Overview, supplementary Steering lock, 39 Laying up, 128 kit, 92 Suspension damping, rear restoring to use, 129 Torques, 133 Adjusting, 11, 56...
  • Page 160 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excep- ted. © 2005 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 161 4 l, Including reserve of Tyre pressures Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, When cold Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, When cold BMW Motorrad Order No. 01 41 7 698 831 BMW recommends 08.2005 2. Issue The Ultimate Riding...
  • Page 162 About BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? adapts the braking pressure to must assume extremely low The maximum braking force the maximum braking force coefficients of friction (gravel, it is possible to transfer to the it is possible to transfer so that...
  • Page 163 BMW extreme speed, in combina- accessories connected to tion with declining on-board the power sockets...
  • Page 164 The ABS has to • since this is an emergency- of the failure of the BMW intervene to ensure that the run function, you should visit Motorrad Integral ABS, front wheel does not lock up;...
  • Page 165 Any technical system is only ever as good as its maintenance. The service intervals specified must be kept to without fail to ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in an optimum maintenance condition. What is the design specification for BMW...

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