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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual K 1300 R 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 *01417714521* Order No.: 01 41 7 714 521 *01417714521* 09.2008, 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

    Standard warnings ..23 Currency ..... 7 BMW Motorrad Integral Warnings issued by the on- ABS .
  • Page 7 Rims ..... . 108 Brake system with BMW Engine oil ....140 Wheels .
  • Page 8 Riding specifications ..149 11 Service ....151 BMW Motorrad service ..152 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... 152...

  • 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 107) Seat lock (underneath the rear light) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket (...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Engine oil level indicator 101) Fuel filler neck ( Battery compartment 127) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 103) Vehicle identification num- ber (on side panel, front right) Type plate (on rear cross- tube) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 106)

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    ( Hazard warning flashers Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA Operating the ESA ( with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC ( with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS II Operating the ABS...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

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

  • Page 20: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Luggage loops Rider's Manual Tyre pressure table and payload table Toolkit ( 100) Engine-oil filler neck 102)

  • Page 21: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Rev. counter Speedometer Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Operating the odometer Operation of the clock The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day...

  • Page 22: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

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

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights shows the original level, before the reading is updated. indicators Gear indicator Multifunction display The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Flashing turn indicators, Coolant temperature left...

  • Page 25: Status Indicators With On

    Month and year are both shown consult a specialist workshop, countdown distance to the odo- as two-digit numbers with a line preferably an authorised BMW meter reading at which a service as separator, so in this example Motorrad dealer. will be due is less than 1000 km,...

  • Page 26: (Rdc)

    Status-indicator panel of Tyre-pressure readout Display of the heating the on-board computer stages ( The figures shown in the tyre-pressure readings are Status indicators temperature-compensated (see with tyre-pressure the section entitled "Engineering monitoring (RDC) details"). with tyre pressure monitoring Status indicators with (RDC) grip heating with heated handlebar grips...

  • Page 27: Standard Warnings

    Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the 'General' warning light 1 show- ing in combination with a warning word, for example 2 or in com- bination with one of the warning symbols 3.
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display FUEL ! Lights up yellow Appears Fuel down to reserve ( on the display Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 29 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning LAMPS ! Lights up yellow Appears Bulbs defective ( on the display...
  • Page 30 Refuelling ( 81). 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 31 Engine symbol appears on quickly as possible by a 101). 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 ( 102). dealer. emergency operating mode.
  • Page 32 Insufficient battery charge an authorised BMW Motorrad Front light bulb defective dealer. current LAMPF ! appears on the dis- play. General warning light shows Rear light bulb defective red. A defective bulb places General warning light shows your safety at risk because Battery symbol appears on yellow.

  • Page 33: Warnings Issued By The On-Board Computer

    Warnings issued by the Bulbs defective on-board computer General warning light shows yellow. Mode of presentation LAMPS ! appears on the dis- with on-board computer play. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle.
  • Page 34 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( play Check Oil Appears on the display Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play...

  • Page 35: Abs Warnings

    Engine-oil level too low Ice warning ABS warnings Oil-level symbol appears on Ice-crystal symbol appears with BMW Motorrad Integral the display. on the display. ABS II Check Oil Possible cause: appears on the Mode of presentation display. The air temperature measured...
  • Page 36 The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS start on page ( 86), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 37 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 38: Asc Warnings

    ABS warning light shows. lead to an ABS fault ( 87). The detailed descriptions relating Have the fault rectified as to BMW Motorrad ASC start on Possible cause: quickly as possible by a page ( 88), and you will find...
  • Page 39 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes yel- Appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( play Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- ASC fault ( play...

  • Page 40: Rdc Warnings

    This affords the rider visual Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably feedback on control intervention The rider has switched off the an authorised BMW Motorrad even after the critical situation ASC system. dealer. has been dealt with. with Automatic Stability Con-...
  • Page 41 If the tyre pres- sure registered by the sensor is outside the permissible tolerance range, the general warning light 1 flashes red. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 90), and you will find...
  • Page 42 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes. Flashes red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- ance ( The critical tyre pressure flashes. -- -- "...
  • Page 43 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 44 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 45: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

    Seek the advice of a specialist ing light 1 showing after the Pre- workshop, preferably an author- Ride Check and relate to the ca- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. pacity of the internal battery that supplies power to the anti-theft alarm.
  • Page 46 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning DWALO ! Appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display DWA ! Lights up yellow Appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( the display...
  • Page 47 Seek the advice of a specialist proportion of its original capa- workshop, preferably an author- city. There is no assurance of ised BMW Motorrad dealer. how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motor- cycle's battery is disconnected.

  • Page 49: Operation

    ......58 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..58 Automatic Stability Control ASC .

  • Page 50: Ignition Switch And Steering

    Electrically powered accessor- If you wish you can arrange to ies remain operational for a lim- have the cases fitted with locks with BMW Motorrad Integral ited period of time. that can be opened with this ABS II The battery can be recharged key as well.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Clock

    You can obtain replacement/extra ing (RDC) keys only through an authorised without heated handlebar BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys grips are part of an integrated secur- ity system, so the dealer is un- der an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

  • Page 53: Odometer And Tripmeters

    with on-board computer The clock is now set and the time appears on the display. with tyre pressure monitoring Odometer and (RDC) tripmeters with heated handlebar grips Selecting readings Switch on the ignition. Hold down the button. Hours reading 3 flashes. Press the button.
  • Page 54 without on-board computer without tyre pressure monitor- ing (RDC) without heated handlebar grips 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. ton is pressed it moves one step through the following sequence: Total distance covered Alternatively, press button 2.

  • Page 55: On-Board Computer

    (RDC) without heated handlebar The calculated range is an grips approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. On-board computer with on-board computer The residual-range readout in-...

  • Page 56: Ambient Temperature

    Average speed temporarily appears on the display. Average consumption Range If ambient temperature Oil level drops below 3 °C a warn- with tyre pressure monitoring ing appears, drawing your atten- (RDC) tion to the risk of black ice form- Tyre pressures ing.
  • Page 57 Average speed the corresponding amount of fuel used. Resetting average consumption Switch on the ignition. Select average speed. Press and hold down button 1. Average speed is reset to zero. Average speed 1 is calculated on the basis of the time elapsed Average consumption since the last reset.

  • Page 58: Oil Level

    Engine at operating temperat- The calculated range is only ure. an approximate reading. Engine idling for at least 10 Consequently, BMW Motorrad seconds. recommends that you should not Side stand retracted. try to use the full range before refuelling.

  • Page 59: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    30 km/h. Repeatedly press button 1 un- In this case, consult your author- til the tyre-pressure readings ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Lights appear on the display. Tyre pressure Side light monitoring RDC...

  • Page 60: Turn Indicators

    Low-beam headlight Return the high-beam head- button 1 to the left and hold light switch 1 to its initial posi- down. The low-beam headlight switches tion. Parking light switches on. on automatically when you start High-beam headlight switched the engine. Switching off parking off.

  • Page 61: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Telltale light for left-hand turn The hazard warning flashers indicators flashes. continue to operate. Push the turn-indicator button Left and right turn indicator to the right. telltale lights are off. Right-hand turn indicators Switching off hazard switched on. warning flashers Telltale light for right-hand turn indicator flashes.

  • Page 62: Emergency Off Switch

    BMW Motorrad Integral with Automatic Stability Con- Operating the kill switch trol when riding can cause with BMW Motorrad Integral Initially, the ASC symbol the rear wheel to lock and thus ABS II changes status. Press and hold cause a fall.

  • Page 63: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    ABS warning light remains The ABS warning light re- mains off or continues to flash. The ABS function is deactiv- The ABS function is activated. ated, but the integral function You also have the option of remains active. switching the ignition off and Activating ABS function then on again.

  • Page 64: Grip Heating

    Activate the ASC function 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. Grip heating with heated handlebar grips Press button 1 once.

  • Page 65: Clutch

    Clutch one as soon as the grips are The adjusting screw is easi- warm. Grip heating can be ac- er to turn if you push the Adjusting clutch lever tivated only when the engine is clutch lever forward. If the position of the clutch running.

  • Page 66: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise. Push the protective cap 1 up over the threaded fastener on The adjusting screw is easi- Turn the mirror to the correct the mirror arm. er to turn if you push the position.

  • Page 67: Spring Preload

    Push the protective cap over If you want to reduce spring the threaded fastener. preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- ection indicated by the LOW Spring preload arrow. Setting Basic setting of spring preload, rear It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to without Electronic Suspen- suit the load carried by the mo-...

  • Page 68: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    An uneven surface requires on-board toolkit to turn adjust- Basic setting of rear-sus- softer damping than a smooth ing screw 1. pension damping charac- surface. teristic An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- Turn the adjusting screw as duction in spring preload re- far as it will go in the dir- quires softer damping.
  • Page 69 load status must be set and the desired riding mode selected. Press button 1. Press button 1. The current setting is The current setting is displayed. displayed. The selected riding mode is The reading remains visible for Press button 1 once at each displayed in panel 1 of the a few seconds before disap- step.

  • Page 70: Tyres

    changes. The display is auto- The display field starts at the Always check that the tyre pres- matically hidden again shortly current status and cycles through sures are correct. after the settings are com- the following sequence: At high road speeds, tyre pleted.

  • Page 71: Headlight

    Make sure the ground is level Consult a specialist workshop, 2.9 bar (one-up, tyre cold) and firm and place the motor- preferably an authorised BMW 2.9 bar (two-up and/or with cycle on its stand. Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid...

  • Page 72: Luggage Loops

    Installing the seat Luggage loops Removing the seat ( 67). Turn the seat upside down. Lift the rear of the seat. The seat can be damaged If too much pressure is ap- at the edges if it is placed plied in the forward direc- on a rough surface.
  • Page 73 Use the loops 1 and the grab handles 3 to attach luggage straps in order to lash luggage onto the rear seat.

  • Page 75: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....72 Checklist ......74 Starting .

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 78: Checklist

    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 with BMW Motorrad Integral ride off. a gear engaged. The engine will ABS II Brakes...

  • Page 79: Pre-Ride Check

    ABS II the battery before you start the play. engine, or use jump leads and a BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- donor battery to start. Phase 2 forms self-diagnosis to ensure The engine starts. General warning light shows its operability.
  • Page 80 Phase 2 quickly as possible by a the ABS warning light. specialist workshop, preferably Test of the diagnosis-compat- an authorised BMW Motorrad ible system components while Phase 2 dealer. the motorcycle is on the move. Test of the wheel sensors as ASC symbol flashes.

  • Page 81: 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 82: Brakes

    The stopping distance. the load change. BMW Motor- higher the wheel load, the more rad recommends disengaging Descending mountain braking force can be transmitted...

  • Page 83: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your extreme conditions, the brakes discs and brake pads has been could overheat and suffer severe removed. motorcycle damage. Placing motorcycle on Oil or grease on brakes Use both front and rear brakes, side stand and make use of the engine's Oil and grease on the brake braking effect as well.
  • Page 84 Removing motorcycle Placing motorcycle on Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is taken from side stand centre stand by the stand and dismount to Unlock the steering lock. with centre stand the left. From the left, grip the handle- If the ground is soft or un- If the motorcycle is on the bars with both hands.

  • Page 85: Refuelling

    Refuelling Excessive movements ately if it comes into contact with could cause the centre fuel. Fuel is highly flammable. A stand to retract, and the Leaded fuel will destroy the naked flame close to the motorcycle would topple in catalytic converter. fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- consequence.

  • Page 86: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Usable fuel capacity approx. 19 l Reserve fuel ~4 l Press the fuel tank cap down Refuel with fuel of the grade The motorcycle can topple firmly to close. stated below; do not fill the and fall on its side. Remove the key and close the tank past the bottom edge of Make sure that the motorcycle...
  • Page 87 At the rear, secure the straps Risk of damaging compon- to the rear footrests on both ents. sides and tighten the straps. Take care not to trap Tighten all the straps uniformly; components such as brake lines the motorcycle's suspension or wires.

  • Page 89: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......86 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....88 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..90 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II .

  • Page 90: 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 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: 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 ference between the value in the strut are also adjusted.
  • Page 96 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 97: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....94 Power socket ..... . . 94 Luggage .

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 also temporarily interrupted dur- anced loads can adversely affect the motorcycle's handling.

  • Page 100: Case

    Case Maximum permissible speed for riding with the with case tank rucksack fitted to the mo- Opening cases torcycle max 130 km/h with tankbag Note the maximum permissible payload of the tankbag and Pull the grey release lever 1 the speed limit for riding with (OPEN) up.
  • Page 101 Closing cases Turn the lock strap Close the lock straps. buckles 1 of the lock straps Press the lock straps against Press catches 1 of the case lid out. the case body. into retainers 2. Pull the lock straps fully up and The case volume adapts to the The catches engage with an out.
  • Page 102 Removing cases Then lift the case out of the Secure attachment bottom holder. Installing case Turn the lock barrel in the RE- If a case wobbles or is difficult LEASE direction. to fit, it has to be adapted to the gap between the top and bottom Hook the case into the bottom holders.

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....100 Toolkit ......100 Engine oil .

  • Page 104: General Instructions

    On-board toolkit service cial tools and a thorough know- wheel ledge of motorcycle technology. Electric torch If you are in doubt consult a spe- with service toolkit Socket cialist workshop, preferably your Open-ended spanners of authorised BMW Motorrad deal- various sizes...

  • Page 105: Engine Oil

    Adapter at operating temperature to do this. Checking the oil level with To accommodate the 1/ the engine cold or after no more 4" bits and the 9x12 mm than a short ride will lead to mis- and the 3/8" universal-joint interpretation;...

  • Page 106: Brake System

    If the oil level is below the MIN the brake system checked by a mark: specialist workshop, preferably Damage to the engine an authorised BMW Motorrad Topping up engine oil ( 102). can result if it is operated dealer. without enough oil, but the same...

  • Page 107: Brake Pads

    BMW Motorrad dealer. thickness. Make sure the ground is level Check operation of the and firm and place the motor- brakes cycle on its stand. Pull the handbrake lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
  • Page 108 If the brake disc is visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 109: Brake Fluid

    Brake fluid Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes without centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and hold the motor- cycle upright. with centre stand A low fluid level in the Make sure the ground is level Brake fluid level, front brake reservoir can allow air and firm and place the motor- to penetrate the brake system.
  • Page 110 BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes without centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and hold the motor- cycle upright. A low fluid level in the with centre stand Brake fluid level, rear...

  • Page 111: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly cialist workshop, preferably perceptible: an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the clutch checked by a dealer. specialist workshop, preferably Check the clutch fluid level in The clutch system is filled an authorised BMW Motorrad clutch fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 112: Rims

    Any change in these indicated on the edge of the tyre, influencing variables, caused for For each size of tyre BMW e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by example by a switch to wheels Motorrad tests and classifies an arrow.

  • Page 113: Remove The Front Wheel

    RDC sensors. Be sure to notify the authorised RDC label BMW Motorrad dealer or spe- with tyre pressure monitoring cialist workshop that the wheel is (RDC) fitted with an RDC sensor.
  • Page 114 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Force the brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have apart by rocking brake cal- been removed, there is liper 4 back and forth against Unclip the two retaining clips 1 a risk of the brake pads being brake disc 5.
  • Page 115 BMW Motorrad Integral Raise front of motorcycle until ABS to malfunction or allow the ABS II the front wheel can turn freely. ABS sensor to be damaged. BMW Motorrad recommends In order to ensure that the the BMW Motorrad front-wheel threaded bush remains correctly stand for lifting the motorcycle.

  • Page 116: Installing Front Wheel

    ABS and ASC systems at the start of this Remove the rear-wheel stand chapter. with BMW Motorrad Integral Threaded fasteners not ABS II tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their Raise the front wheel, insert threads can suffer damage.

  • Page 117: Removing Rear Wheel

    Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Install securing screws 2. Position covers 2 on left and right. Front brake caliper to Install screws 1 on left and wheel carrier right. The cable of the ABS...
  • Page 118 with centre stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its centre stand. Slacken bolt 3 on the clamp Remove bolt 4 on the rear so that the clamp can just be footrest while supporting the turned.

  • Page 119: Installing Rear Wheel

    Installing rear wheel Engage first gear. If you are using the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand: Possible malfunctions when reinstall the retaining disc. ABS and ASC systems in- tervene if non-standard wheels are installed. See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the start of this chapter.
  • Page 120 Tighten bolt 3 of the clamp to Turn the end silencer to its the specified tightening torque. initial position. Silencer with ball-joint clamp on manifold 35 Nm Arrange the end silencer so that the handle of the reversible-blade screwdriver (toolkit) can fit between the Fit bolt 4 on the rear footrest wheel and the end silencer.

  • Page 121: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary There is a risk of damaging stand before lifting the front the sensor ring of the BMW wheel with the BMW Motorrad Motorrad Integral ABS. front-wheel stand. Push the left pin in just far...

  • Page 122: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Tighten adjusting screws 1. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Installing rear-wheel cycle on its side stand. stand Use basic stand with tool num- ber (0 402 245) in combin- ation with rear-axle adapter (0 402 250).

  • Page 123: Bulbs

    Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if dam- aged. Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs. Hold the motorcycle upright In order to ensure secure pos- The types of bulb fitted to and press the handle of the...
  • Page 124 Replacing low-beam and Replace the defective bulb. high-beam headlight bulb Bulbs for the low-beam The plug arrangement can headlight differ from the illustration, H7 / 12 V / 55 W depending on the bulb to be replaced. Bulb for high-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight and firm and place the motor-...
  • Page 125 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Engage spring retainer 4 in the Fit the covers 1 for the high- catches. beam headlight or cover 2 for the low-beam headlight by turning the covers clockwise.
  • Page 126 Pull the bulb housing forward Remove bulb 3 from the bulb Insert bulb 3 into the bulb to remove it and tilt it slightly holder. socket. down. Turn the bulb socket clock- Replace the defective bulb. Remove bulb holder 2 from the wise to install it in the headlight headlight housing by turning it housing.
  • Page 127 Install securing screws 1 at Remove screw 1. The headlight cable could both sides of the bulb hous- catch in the steering if it is ing. not routed correctly. Use the appropriate retaining Replacing turn indicator clips to secure electric wires at bulbs, front and rear the back of the headlight.
  • Page 128 Data below, the rear light must indicators, rear be replaced. Under these cir- cumstances: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the glass in the turn indic- ator housing.

  • Page 129: Jump Starting

    A short-circuit can res- positive terminal of the dis- Maximum number of de- ult if the crocodile clips charged battery and the other fective LEDs in rear-light of the jump leads are accident- end to the positive terminal of unit ally brought into contact with the the donor battery.

  • Page 130: Battery

    Compliance with the points be- the battery. low is important in order to max- If you switch on the igni- BMW Motorrad has de- imise battery life: tion and the multifunction veloped a float charger spe- Keep the surface of the battery...

  • Page 131: Removing Battery

    ( 128). electrics. with your motorcycle's electron- Use BMW chargers with the ics. If this happens, disconnect part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 the battery from the on-board (220 V) or, as applicable, systems and connect the charger 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V).

  • Page 132: Installing Battery

    If you want to have the date set consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installing battery-compartment cover ( 129). Remove screws 1.

  • Page 133: Installing Battery-Compartment Cover

    Installing battery- compartment cover Install battery compartment cover 2. Install screws 1.

  • Page 135: Care

    Care Care products ..... 132 Washing motorcycle ....132 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 136: Care Products

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

  • Page 137: 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 138: 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 139: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 136 Riding specifications ....149 Threaded fasteners ....137 Engine .

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand Retract the side stand ( 74). Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 74). Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.

  • Page 141: 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 142 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror on left/right adapter Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 22 Nm...

  • Page 143: 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 144: Fuel

    Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10000 km. Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

  • Page 145: 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 146: 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) 2.91 (32:11)
  • Page 147 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 148: 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 149 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17" with sports wheel 6.0" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 180 / 55 ZR 17 with sports wheel 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold...

  • Page 150: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 5 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug- in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic 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.

  • Page 151: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 1, Brake/rear light (red)

  • Page 152: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2233 mm Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, Across mirrors at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 856 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider with low double seat 790 mm, Without rider Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, Without rider with low double seat 1750 mm, Without rider...

  • Page 153: Riding Specifications

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

  • Page 155: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 152 BMW Motorrad service quality ..152 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..152 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 156: 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 157: 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 158: 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 159 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 160 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 161 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 162 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 163: 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 164 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 165 Technical data, 146 Replacing high-beam headlight Warning for battery charge bulb, 120 Control, 14 current, 28 Replacing low-beam headlight Engineering details, 88 BMW Motorrad Service bulb, 120 Operation, 59 Card, 152 Replacing parking-light Self-diagnosis, 76 Brake fluid bulb, 121 Checking fluid levels, 105...
  • Page 166 Clock, 20 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) Frame Adjusting, 48 Warning, 26 Technical data, 147 Clutch Emergency off switch (kill Front-wheel stand Adjusting clutch lever, 61 switch), 15, 58 Installing, 117 Checking fluid level, 107 Engine Fuel Checking operation, 107 Control, 15 Fill-level indicator, 20 Fluid reservoir, 11 Starting, 74...
  • Page 167 Grip heating, 60 Immobiliser, 47 Luggage Warning, 26 Control, 15 Instructions for loading and securing objects, 95 Instrument cluster Ambient-light brightness Luggage loops, 16, 68 Handlebar fittings sensor, 17 General view, left side, 14 Overview, 17 General view, right side, 15 Maintenance General instructions, 100 Hazard warning flashers...
  • Page 168 Control, 14 Running gear Spring preload Technical data, 142 Adjuster, rear, 11 Oil level, 54 Running in, 77 Operation, 51 Adjusting, 63 Range, 54 Starting, 74 Warnings, 29 Status indicators Safety instructions See also warnings, 20 Brakes, 78 Standard status indicators, 20 General, 72 Parking, 79 Warnings, 23...
  • Page 169 Spark plugs, 146 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC With RDC, 36 Adhesive label for rim, 109 Standards, 7 Warnings, overview, 24, 30, 33, Engineering details, 90 35, 38, 42 Transmission, 141 Weights Operation, 55 Weights, 148 Payload table, 16 Warnings, 36 Wheels and tyres, 144 Technical data, 148 Tyres...

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