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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 800 GS...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    You can also consult the index at 3 Displays ....21 BMW Motorrad ABS ..44 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Electrical system ..140 BMW Motorrad ABS ..72 Jump-starting ... . . 119 Frame .
  • Page 6 12 Appendix ... . . 157 Certificate ....158 13 Index ....159...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW Motorrad Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manual; EWS Electronic immobilizer. more detailed informa- it is an important part of the mo- tion.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    BMW motorcycles are on account of country-specific maintained by consistent, on- differences. going development efforts em- If your BMW is equipped with bracing their design, equipment options or accessories not de- and accessories. For this rea- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Under fairing .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Onboard socket ( Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Adjusting spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Damping adjustment...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Storage space with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Standard tool kit ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (in vehicle rear) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Rider's Manual (under the control unit) ( Tools for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Under Fairing

    Under fairing Battery ( 120) Air filter housing ( 118)

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Selecting display readings 38). with onboard computer Resetting average data 39). Hazard warning flashers with LED auxiliary head- light Operating auxiliary head- lights ( Turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) ESA control ( ABS operation (...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated grip ( with off-road mode ABS and ASC Off-road mode ( Starter button ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps ( Speedometer Set the clock ( 37). with onboard computer Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Selecting display readings 38). Reset tripmeter ( 39).
  • Page 21 Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp (see anti-theft alarm system operating in- structions) with onboard computer Engine speed warning Tachometer...

  • Page 23: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Warning and indicator lamps .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning lamp for elec- tronic engine management with heated handlebar grips Display of the selected heated handlebar grip set- ting ( with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service is due ( Reading display area of the odometer ( without display with onboard...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols Coolant temperature dis- play with onboard computer 10 Without display with onboard Distance covered since the computer fuel reached the reserve Gear indicator, "N" is level ( shown for Neutral 11 Fuel level ( Average fuel consumption 12 Set riding mode 13 A warning appears in the reading display area of the...

  • Page 26: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS warning lamp ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC warning lamp ( Fuel-reserve warning lamp 25) ( Universal warning lamp, appears together with warnings in display panel Headlight high beam indi- cator lamp Indicator lamp for right turn indicator with LED auxiliary head- light...

  • Page 27: Fuel Level

    Fuel level Fuel reserve The ABS symbol can be shown differently depend- Due to the complex fuel tank ge- The fuel level in the fuel tank, ing on the country. ometry, the fill level cannot be when the fuel warning lamp determined in the upper filling switches on, depends on the range.

  • Page 28: Service Display

    Consult a certified workshop, mileages then shorter service in- preferably an authorized tervals may be required. When BMW Motorrad retailer, for the odometer reading for the re- setting of the date. calculated early service falls to within 621 miles (1,000 km), the...

  • Page 29: Warning Lamps

    by temporarily reverting to the display reading. When ambient temperatures drop below 37 °F (3 °C) the temperature display responds by flashing a warning indicating possible ice formation on the road surface. The display auto- matically switches from any other mode to the temperature read- Warnings for which no separate If the display in the value area 2...
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated 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...
  • Page 31 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error ( Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC error (...
  • Page 32 Coolant temperature too switched on so that the radia- placed, preferably by an autho- high tor fan continues to operate. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. General warning light shows Should the coolant temperature red. Fuel down to reserve frequently be too high, have...

  • Page 33: Outside Temperature

    ( 111). operation mode thorized workshop, preferably Replacing parking light bulb General warning light shows an authorized BMW Motorrad 113). yellow. retailer. Replace the LED for brake and Engine symbol appears on rear light ( 114).

  • Page 34: Abs Error

    Possible cause: as soon as possible at a spe- ABS deactivated The anti-theft alarm system bat- cialist service facility, preferably tery has no capacity. The oper- ABS warning lamp lights an authorized BMW Motorrad ation of the anti-theft alarm sys- retailer.

  • Page 35: Asc Intervention

    ASC warning light lights up. as soon as possible at an au- completed thorized workshop, preferably with Automatic Stability Control Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad (ASC) The ASC system has been deac- retailer. tivated by the driver. ASC warning light flashes Switch on ASC.

  • Page 37: Operation

    Rider's Manual (US Model) ..55 BMW Motorrad ABS ....44 BMW Motorrad ASC ....45 Riding mode .

  • Page 38: Steering And Ignition Lock

    Battery can be recharged via the same key on request. Please with Automatic Stability Control onboard socket. contact an authorized workshop (ASC) for this purpose, preferably an Locking handlebars ASC self-diagnosis in progress. authorized BMW Motorrad re- Turn handlebars to left. tailer.

  • Page 39: Electronic Immobilizer

    BMW Motorrad retailer. "authorized" for your motorcycle. The keys are part of an inte- grated security system, so the A further key attached to retailer is under an obligation to the same ring as the igni-...

  • Page 40: Display

    Display with onboard computer Selecting display readings Switch on ignition. Press and hold button 1 until hours 2 flash. Press button 1 to select the Press button repeatedly until display in value area 2. desired hours are shown. The following data can be dis- Press and hold button until played: Press button 1 to select the...

  • Page 41: Stopwatch

    Resetting tripmeter Stopwatch Switch on ignition. Select desired trip odometer. Press and hold button 1 until displayed value has been reset. As an alternative to the odome- ter, the stopwatch 2 can be dis- Stopwatch played. The display consists of Press and hold button 1 until hours, minutes, seconds and with onboard computer...

  • Page 42: Operating Stopwatch

    the onboard computer must be Interchanging button operated with the button 1. functions The stopwatch continues to run in the background when the dis- play is temporarily switched over to the odometer. The stopwatch also continues to run when the ignition is temporarily switched off.

  • Page 43: Lights

    Parking lamp : operation of stopwatch If the engine was started. with button 2 in instrument If the vehicle is pushed while Switch off ignition. cluster. the ignition is switched on. To save the setting made, With the engine switched press and hold button 1 and off, you can switch on the button 2 simultaneously until...

  • Page 44: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- flashers ering a distance of approx. 980 ft Operating hazard warning (300 m), the turn indicators are flashers automatically switched off. Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.

  • Page 45: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off adequately charged, the heated grips are switched off to ensure switch (kill switch) starting capability. Engine switched off Operating position Emergency on/off switch Heated grips (kill switch) Press button 1 repeatedly un- with heated handlebar grips til desired heating level 2 is Operating the emergency shown.

  • Page 46: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS and hold button 1 until ABS warning lamp reacts. In this Switch off ABS function case, the ASC setting does not Stop motorcycle or switch on change. ignition with motorcycle sta- Release button 1 within two tionary.

  • Page 47: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    ASC warning lamp changes. occurred. warning lamp changes. ASC warning lamp goes ASC warning light lights up. BMW Motorrad ASC out; if self-diagnosis has not been completed, it begins to with Automatic Stability Control Release button 1 within two flash.

  • Page 48: Riding Mode

    Prerequisite: road operation is with off-road mode ABS and active. Off-road mode (Enduro) is not intended for normal BMW Motorrad developed for road operation. Switching the your motorcycle two usage sce- Press button 1. off-road mode (Enduro) on dur- narios, from which you can select Mode adjustment is active.
  • Page 49 Symbol for road operation is Mode adjustment is active. hidden. Symbol for off-road mode 2 flashes. Adjust road operation with off-road mode ABS and Prerequisite: off-road mode is active. Switching on ignition ( 36). Press button 1 again. If a riding mode was se- Symbol for off-road mode 2 lected prior to switching the flashes.

  • Page 50: Clutch

    tween clutch lever and handle- lever when the motorcycle is At standstill: activation takes place after approx. 2 seconds. bar grip. stationary. Symbol for road operation 2 is Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- terclockwise to decrease dis- continuously displayed. tance between clutch lever and Symbol for off-road mode is handlebar grip.

  • Page 51: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Locknut (mirror) on Adjusting mirrors clamping piece 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Spring preload Setting It is essential to set the spring Slide protective cap 1 up over preload of the rear suspension to screw connection on mirror Move mirror into desired posi- suit the load carried by the mo-...

  • Page 52: Damping

    Damping Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload. Setting To increase spring preload, Damping must be adjusted to the turn adjustment wheel 2 clock- road conditions and the spring wise using toolkit. preload. To decrease spring preload, A rough road surface requires turn adjustment wheel 2 coun- softer damping than a smooth terclockwise using toolkit.

  • Page 53: Esa Electronic Suspension Adjust

    ESA Electronic To decrease damping, turn ad- justing screw 1 in arrow direc- Suspension Adjustment tion S. with Electronic Suspension Basic setting of rear Adjustment (ESA) wheel rear-wheel damp- Adjustment options You can use the ESA Electronic without Electronic Suspen- Suspension Adjustment feature sion Adjustment (ESA) to adapt damping on the rear...

  • Page 54: Tires

    COMF comfortable damping The damping can be ad- NORM justed while the motorcycle normal damping is being ridden. SPORt sporty damping If button 1 is not pressed for a The display is automatically longer time, damping is set as hidden again after a short time. indicated.

  • Page 55: Headlight

    Check tire pressures against RHD/LHD traffic specialized workshop, preferably data below. If the motorcycle is ridden in a an authorized BMW Motorrad country where vehicles are driven Tire pressure, front retailer. in the opposite lane relative to your own country, its asymmetric Adjusting headlight range 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single...

  • Page 56: Seat

    Seat Tighten screws 1 on left and right. Remove seat Basic headlight range Make sure ground is level and adjustment firm and park motorcycle. Raise seat 2 at front and re- lease key. Take off seat and place on a clean surface with rubber buffers facing downward.

  • Page 57: Helmet Holder

    Installing seat the motorcycle, damage can be caused by the hot end muffler. Attach the helmet to the right- hand side of the motorcycle if possible. The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the helmet Secure helmet on helmet lock.
  • Page 58 with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Tightly fold the open side of the bag several times and close subsequently using Slightly lift wires 2. Velcro fastener 1. Slide bag backwards under Stow bag in the vehicle rear. the wires and the rear frame strut 3, until the rolled-up edge of the bag is under the rear frame strut.

  • Page 59: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....58 Checklist ......60 Starting .

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized limited ground clearance of your with case BMW Motorrad retailer will be motorcycle into account when Ensure that case volumes on happy to advise you and has driving over curbs and similar ob- left and right are equal.

  • Page 61: Catalytic Converter

    Speed Observe maximum payload and cause loss of consciousness with top speed as indicated on label fatal consequences. If you ride at high speed, always in case. Do not inhale exhaust fumes. bear in mind that various bound- Do not run the engine in closed ary conditions can adversely af- with topcase rooms.

  • Page 62: Checklist

    Modifications Do not run the fuel tank dry Firm seating of cases and lug- gage Do not run the engine with the Modifications of the mo- spark-plug cap removed torcycle (e.g. engine man- At regular intervals: Stop the engine immediately if agement system, throttle valves, Engine oil level (every time you it misfires...
  • Page 63 Pre-Ride Check ABS self-diagnosis is performed ( 62). After the ignition is switched on, with Automatic Stability Control the instrument cluster conducts (ASC) a test of the pointer instruments ASC self-diagnosis in progress. and the warning and indicator lamps, i.e. the so-called "Pre- Engage neutral, or pull back Ride-Check".
  • Page 64 BMW Motorrad Integral ASC ABS self-diagnosis is determining whether is ready for operation. The completed BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for self-diagnosis routine runs operation. The self-diagnosis ABS warning lamp goes out. automatically when you switch on routine runs automatically when the ignition.

  • Page 65: Breaking In

    BMW Motorrad Brake pads ASC warning light flashes slowly. retailer. New brake pads must be run in before they achieve their opti- Breaking in Phase 2 mum friction force. This initial Diagnostic system evaluates reduction in braking efficiency...

  • Page 66: Speed

    2 simultaneously until with onboard computer the display changes. Engine speed warning Offroad riding After driving offroad BMW Motorrad recommends that the following be observed after driving offroad: Tire inflation pressure Press and hold button 1 and A tire inflation pressure re-...

  • Page 67: Brakes

    Brakes Rims Brakes BMW Motorrad recommends When the motorcycle is How do you achieve checking the rims for possible ridden on loose surfaces the shortest stopping damage after riding offroad. or muddy roads, the brakes may distances? fail to take effect immediately...

  • Page 68: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Locking up of the front wheel is through puddles. firmly on the stand. prevented by the BMW Motorrad After washing the motorcycle. Always check that the ground ABS. under the stand is level and When driving on roads spread firm.

  • Page 69: Refueling

    Center stand Refueling Recommended fuel qual- with center stand Fuel specifications For optimal fuel economy, the Switch off engine. Super unleaded, (max. 10 % gasoline should be sulfur-free or If the ground is soft or un- ethanol, E10) very low in sulfur content. even, there is no guaran- 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) Leaded fuel will destroy the...
  • Page 70 Fuel expands when ex- When refueling after run- posed to heat. When the ning on reserve, make sure tank is overfilled, fuel can escape that you top up the tank to a and get onto the road. This re- level above reserve, as other- sults in a danger of falling.

  • Page 71: Securing Motorcycle For Trans

    Press fuel tank cap down firmly Secure motorcycle against tip- to close. ping away to the side, prefer- ably with the help of a second Remove key and close protec- person. tive cap. Push motorcycle onto transport Securing motorcycle surface, and do not place on for transport side stand or center stand.

  • Page 73: Detail

    ABS ....... . 72 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....74...

  • Page 74: Riding Mode

    The switchover process for the switched off in each mode; the Brake system with functions in the ABS and the following explanations always BMW Motorrad ABS ASC is only possible in certain refer to the activated systems. operating modes: How does ABS work? No drive torque at rear wheel.
  • Page 75 At this point in time, ground. If the maximum transferable brak- the BMW Motorrad ABS must ing force is exceeded when the What are the design assume extremely low friction co-...

  • Page 76: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    How important is regular an ABS error is indicated. The BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to condition for a fault code is the counteract their effects. maintenance? completed self-diagnosis. Any technical system is al- Engine management In addition to problems on the...

  • Page 77: Special Situations

    Driving on the rear wheel (wheelie) for a longer period BMW Motorrad ASC? Special situations with ASC deactivated. The BMW Motorrad ASC is an As lean angles increase, accel- Rear wheel spinning in place assistance system for the rider eration potential is also progres-...
  • Page 78 The engine braking torque can cause the rear wheel to block, resulting in an unstable driving state. This case cannot be controlled by the BMW Motorrad ASC.

  • Page 79: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....78 Onboard sockets ....78 Luggage .

  • Page 80: General Instructions

    Use only parts and accessories products. approved by BMW for your Operating electrical acces- BMW is unable to accept any li- motorcycle. sories ability whatsoever for parts and Whenever you are planning mod- Additional devices connected to...

  • Page 81: Luggage

    Luggage ing off the ignition to reduce the strain on the onboard electrical Lashing down luggage system. Additional devices with low power consumption are possibly not detected by the vehicle electronics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off.

  • Page 82: Case

    Case with case Open case Press button 1 to switch on Press yellow button 4 down- the auxiliary headlights. ward while opening case lid. The indicator lamp of Close case the auxiliary headlights is Turn key in case lock perpen- switched on.
  • Page 83 Remove case Engage pivot lever 1 in upper If the carrying handle is end position to obtain smaller folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in case lock per- volume. of the case lock is oriented in the pendicular to direction of travel. Engage pivot lever 1 in lower direction of travel, the lock tab Hold down yellow locking de-...
  • Page 84 Pull up red release lever 4. Fold up locking flap 5 com- Press locking flap 5 downward pletely by pulling red release as far as possible and hold in Locking flap 5 pops up. lever 4 upward if necessary. place. Fold locking flap all the way Press red release lever 4 open.

  • Page 85: Topcase

    Fold carrying handle down. Turn key in direction of travel and remove. Topcase with topcase Open the topcase Press yellow button 4 toward Close topcase lid with firm front while pressing topcase lid pressure. upward. If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot Closing the topcase of the topcase lock is horizontal,...
  • Page 86 Adjusting topcase volume Removing topcase Open and empty topcase. Pull red release lever 4 toward rear. Turn key 1 in topcase lock into Locking flap 5 pops up. vertical position. Fold locking flap 5 all the way Engage pivot lever 1 in front Hold down yellow locking de- end position to set larger vol- open.

  • Page 87: Aluminum Case

    Press topcase onto topcase Fold carrying handle down. retaining plate at rear. Turn key into horizontal posi- tion and remove. Aluminum case with aluminum case Open case Fold up locking flap 5 com- pletely by pulling red release lever 4 toward rear if neces- Fold locking flap 5 closed as sary.
  • Page 88 Close case Detach lid retaining cable 1. Hook in lid retaining cable 1. Close case lid. Close case lid. Close case lid. Open second latch of case lid. Close second lock of case lid. Position locking claw 3 on lid. Remove case lid.

  • Page 89: Aluminum Topcase

    Aluminum topcase mounts on case carrier 5 and Press lock housing 2 to side to release locking claw 3. on case 4 mesh. with aluminum topcase Pull locking claw 3 to side while holding case in place. Topcase when driving offroad On longer drives, left case and case carrier may be-...
  • Page 90 Closing the topcase Removing topcase Mounting the topcase Close topcase lid. Turn key 1 counterclockwise. Position topcase on topcase carrier and slide forward so that Press lock housing 2 down- Position locking claw 3 on lid. mounts on topcase carrier 5 ward to release locking claw 3.
  • Page 91 Position locking claw 3 on top- case carrier. Press lock housing 2 upward while making sure that claw grips around carrier. To lock lock, turn key clock- wise and remove.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....92 Onboard tool kit ....92 Engine oil .

  • Page 94: General Instructions

    Special tools and thorough spe- Replacing license-plate cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work bulb ( 115). described here. If you are in Removing battery doubt, consult an authorized 122). workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 95: Engine Oil

    The motorcycle can tip erations (such as wheel removal starts, then let it continue run- away to the side and fall and installation), BMW Motorrad ning for an additional minute. over. has put together a service tool kit Switch off engine.

  • Page 96: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Topping up engine oil ( 94). If oil level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Wipe off the graduated sec- Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil tion 2 with a dry cloth.

  • Page 97: Brake System

    Add engine oil up to specified Have the brakes checked at an level. authorized workshop, preferably Checking engine oil level an authorized BMW Motorrad 93). retailer. Install oil dipstick. Check front brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and...
  • Page 98 Have the brake pads replaced (Only friction material with- at an authorized service facil- out carrier plate.) ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. If brake pads are worn: Front brake-pad wear Dropping below the mini- Check rear brake pad...
  • Page 99 Check brake fluid level in front authorized BMW Motorrad re- with center stand brake-fluid reservoir 1. tailer. Make sure ground is level and The brake fluid level in the...

  • Page 100: Coolant

    Have the defect corrected as windshield and right-hand side The brake fluid level in the soon as possible by an autho- panel. brake-fluid reservoir drops rized workshop, preferably an due to brake pad wear. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 101: Clutch

    Topping up coolant an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking clutch play Coolant, specified level Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Add coolant up to specified Antifreeze and anti-corrosion level using a suitable funnel. Actuate the clutch lever until agents Close cap of expansion tank.

  • Page 102: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Have spokes checked by an Adjusting clutch play nuts. authorized service facility, preferably an authorized Wheel rims and tires BMW Motorrad dealer. Check wheel rims Checking tire tread depth Make sure ground is level and The handling of your mo- firm and park motorcycle.

  • Page 103: Chain

    level of the marks, the tire is Clean drive chain with suitable Chain sag completely worn. The locations cleaning agent, dry and apply of the marks are indicated on chain lubricant. the edge of the tire, e.g. by the Wipe off excess lubricant. 1.4...1.8 in (35...45 mm) letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.

  • Page 104: Wheels

    Rear-wheel quick-release safety. axle in swinging arm Use only wheels and tires that Max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm) BMW Motorrad has approved for 74 lb/ft (100 Nm) (Measured over 9 rivets, your type of motorcycle. chain tensioned) Extensive information is...

  • Page 105: Removing Front Wheel

    Push brake pads 3 apart torcycle with different wheels, slightly by turning the brake please speak to a specialist ser- caliper 4 back and forth against vice facility, and preferably a the brake rotor 5. BMW Motorrad retailer. In some...
  • Page 106 Mask off area of wheel rim that freely. To lift motorcycle, could be scratched in process BMW Motorrad recommends of removing brake calipers. using BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Once the calipers have Mounting front wheel stand been removed, there is 110).

  • Page 107: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove axle 4 while support- Remove spacing bushing 5 on ing wheel. left side from wheel hub.
  • Page 108 tion arrows on the tires or on the Pinch bolt of quick-re- Pinch bolt of quick-re- rim. lease axle lease axle Roll front wheel into front sus- Tightening sequence: 2x Tightening sequence: 2x pension while guiding brake each side, alternately each side, alternately disk between brake pads of left-hand brake caliper.

  • Page 109: Removing Rear Wheel

    Place right-hand brake caliper on brake disk. Insert ABS sensor in its socket Tighten right axle clamping and install screw 1. screws 1 to specified tight- ening torque. Remove adhesive tape from Tighten screws 2 to the speci- wheel rim. Pinch bolt of quick-re- fied tightening torque.
  • Page 110 with center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand. Remove axle nut 2. Remove quick-release axle 6 and take out adjusting plate 7. Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and right by turning counterclock- wise.

  • Page 111: Installing Rear Wheel

    Roll rear wheel toward rear out of swinging arm. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad The chain sprocket and retailer. the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted Roll rear wheel into swing arm in the wheel.

  • Page 112: Front Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place motorcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand. with center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand. Insert right-hand adjusting Insert speed sensor in hole and Use basic stand with tool plate 5.

  • Page 113: Lamps

    Push two mounts 2 far enough Ensure motorcycle is standing apart that front suspension fits securely. between them. Adjust support Lamps pin to match front suspension. Use locating pins 3 to set front Replacing low-beam and wheel stand to desired height. high-beam bulb Center front wheel stand rela- Make sure ground is level and...
  • Page 114 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Open connector 3. Insert bulb while ensuring cor- To avoid contamination on the rect alignment at Position 6. bulb's glass surface, never Close the spring clamp 4 and touch or hold the bulb any-...

  • Page 115: Replacing Parking Light

    Install cover 1 or cover 2. Remove cover 2. Pull bulb out of bulb socket. Replacing parking light Replace defective bulb. bulb Bulb for parking light Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Switch off ignition.
  • Page 116 The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replace the lamp for the Insert parking-light bulb 3 into Pull glass on screw connection front and rear turn signal headlight housing.
  • Page 117 Remove bulb 2 from Install bulb 2 by screwing Install screw 1. light housing by turning it clockwise into light housing. Replacing license-plate counterclockwise. bulb Replace defective bulb. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Bulbs for flashing turn Switch off ignition.
  • Page 118 Remove screw 1 of mudguard Pull bulb out of socket. Mount bulb in socket. cover and take off cover. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it.

  • Page 119: Fairings And Panels

    LED auxiliary headlight Remove screws 1 on left and panel The auxiliary driving light can right. Connect plug connection to only be completely replaced. onboard socket. Please contact a specialist service facility for this pur- pose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 120: Air Cleaner

    Lay on center fairing panel. Install screws 1 on left and Remove four screws 1. Make sure that three tabs 4 right. Remove air filter cover 2. For on left and right grip into side Installing seat ( 55). this purpose, slightly push the panels.

  • Page 121: Jump-Starting

    Install air cleaner 12 V can damage the motorcycle Installing center fairing panel 117). electronics. The battery of the donor vehicle Jump-starting must have a voltage of 12 V. The wires leading to the Removing center fairing panel power socket do not have 117).

  • Page 122: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has devel- Compliance with the points be- few minutes before repeating oped a trickle-charger spe- low is important in order to maxi-...
  • Page 123 If the multifunction display formation is available at your au- charge the battery via and indicator lamps fail to thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. the onboard socket, you light up when you switch on the may be using a charger that...

  • Page 124: Installing Battery

    Consult a certified service fa- Switch off anti-theft alarm if cility, preferably an authorized An incorrect disconnection necessary. BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- sequence increase the risk ting of the date. of short-circuiting. Switch off ignition. Always observe the proper Removing center fairing panel Switch off ignition.
  • Page 125 Lay on battery holder while en- suring correct routing of cables to position 4. Install screws 3 on left and right. An incorrect installation se- quence increases the risk of short-circuiting. Always observe the proper sequence. Install positive cable 2. Install negative cable 1.

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ..... 126 Washing your vehicle ....126 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    Brake early until the brake rotors and pads are dry. BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the that you use BMW Insect Re- that you use cleaning and effect of salt. care products available at your mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 129: Paint Care

    BMW Remove this type of soiling with auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- cleaning naphtha or spirit on a ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 130: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room, mover. Then add a protective raising it to remove weight wax coating to the paint at these from both wheels. locations. Returning motorcycle Protective wax coating to use...

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 130 Performance data ....143 Threaded fasteners ....131 Engine .

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Pinch bolt of quick-release axle M8 x 25 2x each side, alternately 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Axle screw in front quick-re- lease axle M14 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Rear wheel...
  • Page 134 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray Clamping piece (mirror) on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

  • Page 135: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 136: Fuel

    (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l) Reserve fuel quantity Min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel...

  • Page 137: Engine Oil

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends Clutch...

  • Page 138: Transmission

    Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive...

  • Page 139: Suspension

    Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down forks Spring travel, front 9.1 in (230 mm), on wheel with lowering 7.5 in (190 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with step- lessly adjustable rebound-stage damping Spring travel at rear wheel...

  • Page 140: Brakes

    Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- motorrad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.15"...
  • Page 141 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Spoked wheel, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" Rear tire designation 150/70 - 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), single rider, with cold tires 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), single rider, with cold tires...

  • Page 142: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

  • Page 143: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight 6, brake / taillight Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame Frame design...
  • Page 144 Driver's seat height 34.6 in (880 mm), without driver at unladen weight with comfort seat 35.2 in (895 mm), without driver at unladen weight with low dual seat 33.5 in (850 mm), without driver at unladen weight with lowering 32.3 in (820 mm), without driver at unladen weight Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 76 in (1930 mm), without driver at unladen weight...

  • Page 145: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 472 lbs (214 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 979 lbs (444 kg) Maximum payload 507 lbs (230 kg) Performance data Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 147: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 146 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 147 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......147 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 148: Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 149: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide service network, BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- motorcycle in over 100 countries...
  • Page 150 300 mls and 750 mls (500 km before the entered values. and 1200 km). BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your...

  • Page 151: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 155 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 156: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 157 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 159 Appendix Certificate ......158...
  • Page 160 Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).
  • Page 161 Anti-theft alarm Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Indicator lamp, 18 Checking fluid level at rear, 97 Warning indicators, 32 Checking front fluid level, 97 Control, 16 Front reservoir, 13 Operating, 44 Control, 16 Rear reservoir, 13 Self-diagnosis, 62 Operating, 45 Brake pads Technology in detail, 72 Self-diagnosis, 62...
  • Page 162 Replacing turn signal Coolant Engine oil Checking level, 98 bulbs, 114 Checking level, 93 Fluid level indicator, 13 Technical data, 140 Fill location, 11 Overtemperature warning Warning for bulb failure, 31 Oil dipstick, 11 indicator, 30 Technical data, 135 Topping up, 99 Topping up, 94 Case Currentness of this manual, 7...
  • Page 163 Fuel Operating parking lamp, 41 Ignition Fill level indicator, 25 Parking lights, 41 Switching off, 36 Fill location, 13 Lowered suspension Switching on, 36 Refueling, 67 Limitations, 58 Immobilizer Reserve quantity, 25 Luggage Spare key, 37 Technical data, 134 Lashing down, 79 Warning indicator, 30 Fuel reserve Loading information, 58...
  • Page 164 Multifunction display, 18 Overviews Safety instructions Instrument cluster, 18 Control, 16 About brakes, 65 Left side of vehicle, 11 Meaning of symbols, 23 On riding, 58 Multifunction display, 22 Overview, 22 Seat Multifunction switch, left, 16 Selecting display readings, 38 Installing, 54 Right handlebar fitting, 17 Multifunction switch...
  • Page 165 Symbols Tires Warning indicators Checking tire inflation Meaning, 23 ABS, 32 pressures, 52 Anti-theft alarm system, 32 Checking tread depth, 100 Tachometer, 18 ASC, 33 Inflation pressure table, 14 Technical data Bulb failure, 31 Inflation pressures, 139 Battery, 140 Coolant temperature, 30 Recommendation, 102 Brakes, 138 Display, 27...
  • Page 166 Size change, 103 Technical data, 138...
  • Page 167 Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 168 Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), single rider, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01418550697* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 697 08.2013, 3rd edition, 07...

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