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  • Page 3 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Grip heating ....52 Warnings issued by the on- BMW Motorrad ABS ..53 Technical data ....7 board computer .
  • Page 5 General instructions ..82 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..142 Power socket ....82 components .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: 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 9: Equipment

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

  • Page 11: General Views

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Power socket ( Seat lock ( Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler neck ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing) Type plate (on steering- head bearing) Brake-fluid reservoir, front Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Coolant filler neck (behind side panel) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 16: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Location of first-aid kit (OA) Toolkit Payload table Table of tyre pressures Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual Tool for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Trim Panel

    Underneath the trim panel Battery ( 118) Intake air silencer ( 116)

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left with on-board com- puter Operating the on-board computer ( with BMW Motorrad Operating the ABS Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Grip heating ( Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Telltale lights ( Speedometer Operation of the clock Multifunction display Operating the odometer with on-board com- puter Operation of the stopwatch Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) Sensor for instrument light- with on-board com- puter Warning light for engine rpm ( Rev.
  • Page 21 The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

  • Page 22: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ..22 Status indicators with on-board computer ......23 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator indicators Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the next service is due in less Flashing turn indicators, than one month, the date for the next service 1 is shown briefly left Clock ( after the Pre-Ride Check com- Idle Odometer and tripmeters pletes.

  • Page 25: Status Indicators With On

    Gear indicator ( preferably an authorised BMW the forecast due date 2. If the Coolant temperature Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo-...

  • Page 26: (Rdc)

    Standard warnings Coolant temperature The horizontal bars above Mode of presentation the temperature symbol indicate the coolant temperature. Fuel capacity The horizontal bars above the fuel-pump symbol in- dicate the remaining quantity of fuel. The top bar is larger than Tyre-pressure readout the others and the quantity of fuel it represents is significantly...
  • Page 27 The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warning symbols 1 and 2 can appear on the multifunction dis- play. Text warnings such as 3, for example, appear in the odo- meter panel and are accompan- ied by warning-triangle symbol 4. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning sym-...
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play appears on the display. Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play...

  • Page 29: Electronic Immobiliser

    Coolant temperature too switched on so that the radiat- placed, preferably by an au- high or fan continues to operate. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows If the coolant temperature is red. Fuel down to reserve frequently too high, have the...
  • Page 30 BMW gine runs in emergency operating Possible cause: mode. Motorrad dealer. The engine-oil level is too low. You can continue to ride, but Check the engine oil level Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en- 93).

  • Page 31: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer

    Possible cause: ABS warnings Low-beam headlight, parking light, rear-light, brake-light or Mode of presentation turn-indicator bulb defective. with BMW Motorrad ABS Visually inspect to ascertain which bulb is defective. Replacing low-beam headlight The ambient-temperature read- bulb ( 110). ing flashes.
  • Page 32 Possible national variant. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad ABS start on page ( 76), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 34: Rdc Warnings

    Self-diagnosis not Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. completed The rider has switched off the ABS system. with BMW Motorrad ABS RDC warnings with BMW Motorrad ABS ABS warning light flashes. Activate the ABS function with tyre pressure monitoring 53).
  • Page 35 'General' warning light flashes red. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 78), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 36 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 pres- sure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical pres-...
  • Page 37 General warning light shows workshop, preferably an yellow. Warning-triangle symbol authorised BMW Motorrad appears on the display. dealer. Warning-triangle symbol appears on the display. If you are unsure whether the The critical pressure flashes.
  • Page 38 RDC toms. Under these circum- specialist workshop, preferably stances: readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad manent fault has not occurred Have the fault rectified by a dealer. unless the 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably...

  • Page 39: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

    Seek the advice of a specialist only briefly after the pre- workshop, preferably an author- ride check completes. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyre- pressure sensor has lost a sig- nificant proportion of its original capacity.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Grip heating......52 BMW Motorrad ABS ....53...

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Electrically powered accessor- with topcase ies remain operational for a lim- If you wish you can arrange to with BMW Motorrad ABS ited period of time. have the cases and the top- The battery can be recharged ABS self-diagnosis is case fitted with locks that can via the on-board socket.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    The motorcycle's electronics keys only through an authorised Handlebars locked. exchange certain continuously BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys Key can be removed. changing signals with the elec- are part of an integrated secur- tronics in the key; these signals...

  • Page 44: Clock

    been barred can subsequently be Repeatedly press the button with on-board computer cleared and reactivated for use. until the hours number is cor- rect. Clock Press and hold down the but- ton until the minutes number 3 Setting clock flashes. Attempting to set the clock Repeatedly press the button while riding the motorcycle...

  • Page 45: On-Board Computer

    The following values can be dis- Press and hold down button 2 Repeatedly press button 1 until played: until the tripmeter reading is the reading shows the value reset. you want. Total distance covered 3 On-board computer Trip I Tripmeter 1 ( Trip II Tripmeter 2 ( with on-board computer...

  • Page 46: Average Speed

    Average speed Average speed temporarily appears on the display. Average consumption If ambient temperature drops be- low 3 °C the temperature dis- play flashes to draw your atten- Current consumption tion to the risk of black ice form- ing. The display automatically Range switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when...
  • Page 47 Average consumption Press and hold down button 1 Press and hold down button 1 until the average-speed reading until the average-consumption Average consumption 1 is cal- is reset. reading is reset. culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuel used.
  • Page 48 The calculated range is only same as the average that can be an approximate reading. viewed on the display. Consequently, BMW Motorrad On account of the shape of the recommends that you should not tank, accurate measurement is try to use the full range before possible only when fill level is refuelling.

  • Page 49: Operating Stopwatch

    Stopwatch use button 2 to operate the on- board computer. The stopwatch continues to time in the background if you switch back temporarily to the odometer reading. Similarly, the stopwatch continues timing if you temporar- ily switch off the ignition. Operating stopwatch When the stopwatch is stopped, press button 2 to...
  • Page 50 Changing button : Stopwatch operated by telltale light 1 flashes red to in- means of the INFO button on dicate that the engine is red- functions the handlebar fitting. lining. : Stopwatch operated by The signal remains active un- means of button 2 in the in- til you shift up or reduce engine strument panel.

  • Page 51: Tyre Pressure Monitoring (Reifendruck-Control) Rdc

    Repeatedly press button 1 until ing on the right is the rear tyre -- -- pressure. appears dir- the reading shows the mode ectly after the ignition is switched you want. on, because the sensors do not : Redline warning activated. transmit tyre pressures until the : Redline warning deactiv- first time the motorcycle acceler-...

  • Page 52: Turn Indicators

    Parking light When the engine is not The turn indicators are can- running you can switch on celled automatically after Switch off the ignition. the lights by switching on the ig- you have ridden for approxim- nition and either switching on the ately 10 seconds, or covered a high-beam headlight or operating distance of about 200 m.

  • Page 53: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 2 to switch on Press buttons 1 and 2 at the warning flashers for longer than the right flashing turn indicator.

  • Page 54: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch (kill switch) Normal operating position Grip-heating switch (run) Engine switched off. The handlebar grips have two- Emergency off switch (kill stage heating. Stage two is for You cannot start the engine switch) heating the grips quickly: it is ad- unless the kill switch is in visable to switch back to stage the run position.

  • Page 55: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    ABS warning light remains Release button 1 within two seconds. BMW Motorrad ABS The ABS warning light re- The ABS function is deactiv- with BMW Motorrad ABS mains off or continues to ated. flash. Deactivating ABS function The ABS function is activated.

  • Page 56: Clutch

    If you switch the ignition off between the clutch lever and the handlebar grip. then on again and the ABS light comes back on, there is a Turn adjusting screw 1 fault in the ABS. counter-clockwise to reduce the span between the clutch Clutch lever and the handlebar grip.

  • Page 57: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload Push protective cap 1 up over...

  • Page 58: Damping

    Adjust the damping characteristic to suit spring preload. If you want to increase spring preload, use the tool from the on-board toolkit to turn knob 2 clockwise. If you want to reduce spring preload, use the tool from the on-board toolkit to turn knob 2 Remove on-board toolkit 1.

  • Page 59: Tyres

    Adjusting damping for Basic setting of rear-sus- rear wheel pension damping charac- Make sure the ground is level teristic and firm and place the motor- Turn adjusting screw as far cycle on its stand. as it will go clockwise, then back it off 2 turns.

  • Page 60: Headlight

    Adjusting headlight for shop, preferably an au- Check tyre pressures against driving on left/driving on thorised BMW Motorrad deal- the data below. right er, if you are unsure whether Tyre pressure, front If the motorcycle is ridden in a...

  • Page 61: Seat

    Seat Adjust beam throw by tilting the headlight slightly about its Removing seat horizontal axis. Make sure the ground is level Tighten screws 1 on left and and firm and place the motor- right. cycle on its stand. Beam-throw basic setting Lift seat 2 at the front and re- lease the key.

  • Page 62: Helmet Holder

    Installing seat met being damaged by the hot end silencer. If possible, attach the helmet on the right-hand side of the motorcycle. The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet Use a plastic-sheathed steel into position.

  • Page 63: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....62 Checklist ......64 Starting .

  • Page 64: Safety Instructions

    Speed neys, and to every season of alcohol or drugs will ad- If you ride at high speed, always the year. Your authorised BMW versely affect your perception bear in mind that various bound- Motorrad dealer will be glad to...

  • Page 65: Catalytic Converter

    Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Risk of fire Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, high. and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating Flammable materials (e.g.

  • Page 66: Checklist

    Tampering with the Checklist Starting control unit of the Side stand Use the following checklist to electronic engine- check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle management system tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and ride off.

  • Page 67: Starting Engine

    Starting engine with BMW Motorrad ABS engine, or use jump leads and a donor battery to start. ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( The engine starts. If the engine refuses to start, consult the troubleshooting chart in the section entitled "Technical data". (...
  • Page 68 In the block of telltale and Phase 3 ABS self-diagnosis warning lights on the left: The rev. counter and speedo- with BMW Motorrad ABS Telltale light for high-beam meter needles both swing back BMW Motorrad ABS performs headlight to rest. At the same time, all the...

  • Page 69: Running In

    This running in pro- an authorised BMW Motorrad <5000 min cedure is essential if the tyres are dealer. No full-load acceleration.

  • Page 70: Riding Off-Road

    The brake pads will wear Tyre pressures reduced for You can deactivate the ABS more rapidly if you ride fre- off-road riding impair the function of the BMW Motorrad quently on unsurfaced tracks or motorcycle's handling character- ABS for off-roading ( 53).
  • Page 71 After the motorcycle has Especially after repair and main- been washed, ridden tenance work, make sure that the with BMW Motorrad ABS through water or ridden in brake discs and brake pads are the rain, the brake discs and ABS has to intervene to keep free of oil and grease.

  • Page 72: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Removing motorcycle Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken from side stand motorcycle by the stand and dismount to Unlock the steering lock. Placing motorcycle on the left. From the left, grip the handle- side stand If the motorcycle is on the bars with both hands.

  • Page 73: Refuelling

    Placing motorcycle on Refuelling Excessive movements could cause the centre centre stand Fuel is highly flammable. A stand to retract, and the with centre stand naked flame close to the motorcycle would topple in fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- consequence.

  • Page 74: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Make sure the ground is level Recommended fuel and firm and place the motor- grade cycle on its side stand. The volume of the tank can 91 ROZ/RON (Regular un- leaded) be utilised to the full only when the motorcycle is propped Usable fuel capacity on its side stand.
  • Page 75 tected against scratching. Use adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose. At the rear, secure the straps Risk of damaging compon- to the rear frame on both sides ents. and tighten the straps. Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly;...

  • Page 77: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS ....... . 76...

  • Page 78: Brake System With Bmw

    BMW Motorrad ABS will ing force that can be transmit- much lower coefficients of fric- be unable to prevent the rear ted to the road can drop to zero.

  • Page 79: Motorrad Abs

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

  • Page 80: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to stop. is always 20 °C. The air lines counteract their effects. available to the public in petrol The control unit can adminis-...
  • Page 81 A warning is also issued if tyre pressure drops sharply but stays within the permitted tolerance. Pressure adaptation Compare the RDC readings on the multifunction display with the value in the table on the inside cover of the Rider's Manual. Then use the air line to compensate for the difference between the RDC reading and the value in the table.

  • Page 83: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....82 Power socket ..... . . 82 Luggage .

  • Page 84: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles proved by BMW for this purpose. without constituting a safety haz- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard. Country-specific official au-...

  • Page 85: Luggage

    Luggage tem is minimised, the supply to speed limit for riding with cases the power socket is cut off ap- on the motorcycle. Correct loading proximately 15 minutes after the Payload of cases Overloading and imbal- ignition is switched off, and it is anced loads can adversely also temporarily interrupted dur- affect the motorcycle's handling.
  • Page 86 Lashing luggage the speed limit for riding with a Maximum permissible rear softbag on the motorcycle. speed for riding with top- case fitted to the motorcycle Payload of rear softbag see label in topcase max 1.5 kg with tank rucksack Note the maximum permissible Maximum permissible speed for riding with the...

  • Page 87: Cases

    Opening cases Position luggage strap 2 as Push yellow button 4 down shown here with a stuffbag as and at the same time pull the Turn key 1 in the case lock to example. lid of the case out. right angles with the forward Check that the luggage is se- direction of travel.
  • Page 88 Removing cases tion of travel and remove the key from the lock. Adjusting case volume Open the case and remove all its contents. Close case lid 5. The lid engages with an aud- Turn key 1 in the case lock to ible click.
  • Page 89 Installing cases Turn the case toward the mo- torcycle, pushing mount 9 all the way onto mushroom head 8. Pull red release lever 4 up. Latching flap 5 pops up. Fully open latching flap 5, if ne- Fully open the latching flap. cessary pulling up red release Take a firm grip of the handle lever 4.

  • Page 90: Topcase

    Topcase Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is with topcase horizontal can result in damage to the locking tongue. Opening topcase Make sure that the topcase lock is vertical when you close the carry handle. Push carry handle 3 up. The handle engages with an Push yellow button 4 forward audible click.
  • Page 91 Adjusting topcase volume Removing topcase Latching flap 5 pops up. Fully open latching flap 5. Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the topcase out of the holder. Installing topcase Open the topcase and remove Turn key 1 in the topcase lock all its contents.
  • Page 92 Push latching flap 5 fully closed and hold it in this position. Push red release lever 4 for- ward. The latching flap engages. Close the carry handle. Turn the key to the horizontal position and remove. Engage the topcase in front holders 6 of the topcase carrier plate.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....92 Jump starting ..... . 117 Toolkit .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    22 ledge of motorcycle technology. Reversible screwdriver for removing the quick- If you are in doubt consult a spe- blade release axle from the front cialist workshop, preferably your With star-head and Torx wheel authorised BMW Motorrad deal- Electric torch...

  • Page 95: Engine Oil

    Socket the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. Open-ended spanners of In order to ensure that the en- various sizes gine oil level is read correctly, Adapter check the oil level only after a To accommodate the 1/ lengthy trip.

  • Page 96: Brake System

    Remove the oil dipstick and preferably an authorised BMW also applies if the oil level is too check the oil level. Motorrad dealer. high. Always make sure that the oil Install the oil dipstick. level is correct. Topping up engine oil Top up the engine oil to the specified level.

  • Page 97: Brake Pads

    Make sure the ground is level tem performed by a specialist and firm and place the motor- workshop, preferably an author- cycle on its stand. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking operation of brakes Brake-pad wear limit, Pull the handbrake lever.

  • Page 98: Brake Fluid

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Brake-pad wear limit, rear Motorrad dealer. Brake fluid min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, without backing plate.
  • Page 99 Check the brake fluid level in Have the defect rectified as rear reservoir 1. quickly as possible by a spe- Wear of the brake pads cialist workshop, preferably causes the brake fluid level an authorised BMW Motorrad in the reservoir to sink. dealer.

  • Page 100: Coolant

    If the brake fluid level drops be- tion: Between windscreen and Top up the coolant. low the permitted level: right side panel. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 101: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably Clutch play an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. 1 mm (Handlebars turned Checking clutch play fully left, between handlebar Turn the handlebars all the way...

  • Page 102: Tyres

    Check the clutch play ( 99). an authorised BMW Motorrad Repeat the steps in this pro- Tyres have wear indicators dealer. cedure until clutch play is set integrated into the main correctly.

  • Page 103: Chain

    Chain Checking chain sag Chain deflection Make sure the ground is level Lubricating chain and firm and place the motor- Dirt, dust and inadequate cycle on its stand. 30...40 mm (Motorcycle with lubrication will result in ac- no weight applied, supported Turn the rear wheel until it celerated wear and significantly on its side stand)

  • Page 104: Wheels

    Tyre recommendation Slacken locknuts 2 on left and cycle on its stand. right. For each size of tyre BMW Use adjusting screws 3 on left Motorrad tests certain makes, and right to adjust chain sag. and approves those that it Check the chain sag ( 101).

  • Page 105: Remove The Front Wheel

    Motorrad dealer or on the Inter- your motorcycle, it is very import- BMW Motorrad dealer or spe- net at www.bmw-motorrad.com. ant to consult a specialist work- cialist workshop that the wheel is shop beforehand, preferably an fitted with an RDC sensor.

  • Page 106: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad ABS Roll the front wheel forward to remove. Release axle clamping screw 2. Remove axle 3, while support- Remove screw 1 and remove ing the wheel. the ABS sensor from its bore. Remove spacing bushing 4 Do not remove the grease from...
  • Page 107 BMW Motorrad ABS Slip spacing bushing 4 into Raise the front wheel, insert the left-hand side of the wheel axle 3 and tighten to specified Insert the ABS sensor into its hub. torque. bore and install screw 1. The front wheel must be...

  • Page 108: Remove The Rear Wheel

    Remove the rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Remove axle nut 2. Remove quick-release axle 6 and remove adjusting plate 7. Slacken locknuts 3 on left and right by turning them counter- clockwise.

  • Page 109: Installing Rear Wheel

    Always have the security of the Install right adjusting plate 5. fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Roll the rear wheel into the swinging arm, making sure that the brake disc passes between the brake pads.

  • Page 110: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on an aux- until the front forks fit between iliary stand before lifting the front them. Adjust the adapter studs wheel with the BMW Motorrad to suit the front suspension. front-wheel stand. Use locating pins 3 to set the...

  • Page 111: Bulbs

    Apply uniform pressure to push the front-wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle. Bulbs General instructions A warning appears in the multi- function display if a bulb is de- fective. Align the two adapters 2 so Apply uniform pressure to push A defective bulb places that the front forks are securely the front-wheel stand down...
  • Page 112 Replacing high-beam The types of bulb fitted to your motorcycle are listed headlight bulb in the section entitled "Technical data". Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the bulbs when handling them. Dirt deposits, in particular oil and grease, interfere with heat radi- Remove cover of low-beam...
  • Page 113 Turn cover of high-beam head- Disengage spring clips 2 from Install bulb 3, making sure that light 1 clockwise to install. the fastenings and swing them alignment is correct. aside. Close and lock spring clips 2. Replacing low-beam and Remove bulb 3. high-beam headlight bulb Replace the defective bulb.
  • Page 114 Replacing parking-light Replace the defective bulb. bulb Bulb for parking light Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- W5W / 12 V / 5 W cycle on its stand. Pull parking-light bulb 1 out of the headlight housing.
  • Page 115 Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Insert parking-light bulb 1 into Pull the glass out of the reflect- the headlight housing. or housing at the threaded- fastener side.
  • Page 116 The LED rear light can be re- indicators, front placed only as a complete unit. R10W / 12 V / 10 W Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW with LED turn indicators Motorrad dealer. LED / 12 V Replacing number-plate...
  • Page 117 Remove screw 1 from the Pull the bulb out of the bulb Insert the bulb into the bulb mudguard cover and remove socket. socket. the cover. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Seat bulb holder 2 in the light Pull bulb holder 2 out of the carrier.

  • Page 118: Air Filter

    Installing air filter Hold the mudguard cover in Remove screws 1. position and install screw 1. Remove air-filter cover 2. Install air filter 3. Air filter Removing air filter Remove the centre trim panel 121). Remove air filter 3. Hold air-filter cover 2 in posi- tion.

  • Page 119: Jump Starting

    Install the centre trim panel ally brought into contact with the motorcycle. 121). Use only jump leads fitted with Jump starting fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends. The wires leading to the power socket do not have Jump-starting with a donor- a load-capacity rating adequate battery voltage higher than for jump-starting the engine.

  • Page 120: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- BMW Motorrad has de- starter motor and the donor low is important in order to max- veloped a float charger spe- battery.
  • Page 121 Once the battery is fully electrical system. Use BMW chargers with the charged, disconnect the part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 The motorcycle's on-board charger's terminal clips from (220 V) or, as applicable, electronics know when the the battery terminals.

  • Page 122: Installing Battery

    If you want to have the date set of short-circuits. Install screws 3 on left and consult a specialist workshop, Always proceed in the correct right. preferably an authorised BMW sequence. Connection in the wrong Motorrad dealer. Begin by removing threaded sequence increases the risk Insert the battery into the bat- fastener 1 of the negative lead.
  • Page 123 Install the centre trim panel 121). Set the clock ( 42). Removing centre trim panel Remove the seat ( 59). Remove four screws 2. Manoeuvre the centre trim panel into position. Make sure Disconnect the plug from the that all three tabs 3 on left and socket.
  • Page 124 Install screws 1 on left and right. Install the seat ( 60).

  • Page 125: Care

    Care Care products ..... 124 Washing motorcycle ....124 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 126: Care Products

    Washing motorcycle until the brake discs and brake Glass of the instrument panel BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. Black, unpainted parts that you use BMW insect re- mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on...

  • Page 127: Paint Care

    If plastic parts are cleaned Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or using unsuitable cleaning other care products that contain Use plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- silicon. shampoo to clean chrome, par- aged. ticularly if it has been exposed to...

  • Page 128: 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 129: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 128 Riding specifications ....140 Threaded fasteners ....129 Engine .

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting Chart

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

  • Page 131: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to fork leg ASA screw with washer, M10 x 40 38 Nm Clamp of quick-release axle M8 x 25 19 Nm Quick-release axle, front, in axle holder M16 x 1.5 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 132 Mirror arm Value Valid Clamping element to clamping block 30 Nm Chain Value Valid Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw 19 Nm...

  • Page 133: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and- sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow- ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders and heads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication Displacement 798 cm Cylinder bore 82 mm Piston stroke 75.6 mm Compression ratio 12 : 1...

  • Page 134: Fuel

    2.9 l, with filter change 2.7 l, without filter change 0.3 l, additional, if swing-arm shaft cover is re- moved of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C, Operation in winter SAE 15W-40 ~-10 °C...

  • Page 135: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 10 W-40 ~-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 15 W-40 ~-10 °C 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 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear...

  • Page 136: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17 / 41 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 180 mm, At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension...

  • Page 137: 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 2.50"...
  • Page 138 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 R 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C 2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem- perature: 20 °C Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C...

  • Page 139: Electrics

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

  • Page 140: Frame

    Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators LED / 12 V Frame Frame type Tubular spaceframe...

  • Page 141: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1820 mm with dual seat, low 1780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight without lowered suspension with lowered suspension 1710 mm, Without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel Permissible gross weight 436 kg...

  • Page 142: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed max 190 km/h with power reduction max 147 km/h...

  • Page 143: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 142 BMW Motorrad service quality ..142 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....142 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 144: Bmw Motorrad Service

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

  • Page 145: 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 146: Ance Work

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

  • Page 151: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 152 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 153 Stowage, 15 Replacing side-light bulb, 112 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Technical data, 137 Replacing turn indicator bulbs, 113 BMW Motorrad service, 142 Control, 16 Technical data, 137 Brake fluid Engineering details, 76 Checking fluid levels, 96 Warning for bulb failure, 28...
  • Page 154 Coolant Engine Refuelling, 71 Checking fill level, 98 Control, 17 Technical data, 132 Filler neck, 13 Starting, 64 Warning for fuel down to Fill-level indicator, 13 reserve, 27 Technical data, 131 Temperature gauge, 23, 24 Fuses, 137 Warning for engine Topping up, 99 electronics, 28 Warning for...
  • Page 155 Hazard warning flashers Mirrors Jump starting, 117 Adjusting, 55 Control, 16, 17 Mobility services, 142 Operation, 51 Motorcycle Headlight Keys, 40, 41 Laying up, 126 Beam throw, 58 Parking, 70 Driving on right/driving on left, 58 Laying up, 126 Restoring to use, 126 Overview, 20 Lights Multifunction display, 18...
  • Page 156 Stopwatch, 47 Status indicators Safety instructions See also warnings, 22 Warnings, 29 Brakes, 68 Standard status indicators, 22 General, 62 With on-board computer, 23 Parking, 70 Seat With RDC, 24 Installation, 59 Parking light, 50 Steering lock, 40 Lock, 11 Power socket, 11, 82 Stopwatch Removal, 59...
  • Page 157 Transmission, 133 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC With RDC, 32 Adhesive label for rim, 103 Weights, 139 Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 34 Engineering details, 78 Wheels and tyres, 135 Weights, 139 Operation, 49 Payload table, 14 Telltale lights, 22 Status indicators, 24 Wheels Toolkit Change of size, 103...
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