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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Color number Phone number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny 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

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at the Displays with Tire Pressure Multifunction display ..51 end of this Rider's Manual to find Control TPC/RDC ..24 Onboard computer .
  • Page 5 Wheels ..... 113 Brake system with BMW Mo- Clutch ..... . 145 Front wheel stand .
  • Page 6 11 Service ....155 Reporting safety defects . . . 156 BMW Motorrad Service ..157 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..... 157...

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with al will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with in the Rider's Manual. In addition, options or accessories not de- BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee scribed in this Rider's Manual, the total absence of errors.

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight range adjustment (below instrument cluster) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 111) Radio operating unit (OE) (see radio operating manual) Onboard socket ( Additional onboard socket (OE) ( Adjustment of rear damping Engine oil level indicator 107) Engine oil fill location 108)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Passenger seat heater (under passenger seat) Tank rucksack mount Fuel filler opening ( Clutch fluid reservoir Windshield ( Storage compartment with radio with CD drive Radio compartment (...

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Driver's seat height adjust- ment ( Battery ( 131) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 112) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Onboard toolkit Type plate Helmet holder ( Tire inflation pressure table Payload table...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Cruise-control system Operating ESA Radio operating unit (OE) Operating ASC Windshield adjustment Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 56), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Operation of onboard com- puter Emergency ON/OFF switch Starter button ( Heated hand grips Flashing turn indicators, right ( 57), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 57), Hazard warning flashers off Driver's seat heater...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Tachometer Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating clock ( Adjusting dimming ( Operating odometer Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting)

  • Page 21: Headlight

    Headlight High-beam headlight Low-beam headlight Parking lights...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard displays ....22 Anti-theft alarm warning indicators ......42 Displays with onboard comput- .

  • Page 24: Standard Displays

    Standard displays Indicator lights Gear indicator The gear engaged or Multifunction display for neutral appears on the display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up. Engine temperature The vertical bar under the temperature symbol shows Flashing turn indicators, left the engine temperature level.

  • Page 25: Displays With Onboard Computer Oe

    If the motorcycle is driven long ter. Consult a certified workshop, distances annually, it is possible preferably an authorized BMW that earlier service is required. If Motorrad retailer, for setting of the odometer reading for the ear- the date.

  • Page 26: Displays With Radio Oe

    Displays with radio Displays with Tire Displays with seat Pressure Control TPC/ heater Area for displays of audio system (see radio operating Display of activated heating instructions) levels Display of tire inflation pres- sures with onboard computer The lettering "RDC" changes to "BC".

  • Page 27: Indicator Light Of Cruise- Control System Oe

    Indicator light of cruise- Standard warning The possible warnings are listed on the next page. control system indicators Display Indicator light of cruise-con- trol system Warnings are indicated with the general warning light 1 in com- bination with one of the warning symbols 2.

  • Page 28: Overview Of Warning Indicators

    Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on EWS ! the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient (...
  • Page 29 Otherwise, ≥1.1 gal (≥4 l) placed, preferably by an autho- the engine runs in the emergen- Refueling ( rized BMW Motorrad retailer. cy operating mode. Continued driving is possible, Engine in emergency- Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 30 BMW Motorrad Top up engine oil. engine or ABS. This can result in retailer. dangerous driving situations. Possible cause: If possible, do not continue Engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure is insuffi- driving. insufficient cient. Possible cause:...

  • Page 31: Warning Indicators Of Onboard Computer Oe

    complete set of spare bulbs if Possible cause: soon as possible; always carry a possible. complete set of spare bulbs if Low-beam headlight, high-beam possible. headlight, parking light or turn Possible cause: signal bulb defective. Possible cause: Tail light or brake light bulb de- Replacing high-beam bulb A combination of several bulb fective.
  • Page 32 The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 33 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Engine oil level too low ( appears on the display Is indicated Ambient tempera- Ice warning ( ture display flashes Flashes...

  • Page 34: Abs Warning Indicators

    Possible country-dependent sight glass, the oil level sensor versions. may be defective. Additional information on the Contact a specialized work- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is shop, preferably an authorized provided from page ( 92); an BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 35 overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page.
  • Page 36 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 37: Asc Warning Indica

    ASC warnings are indicated by available until the self-diagnosis the ASC warning light 1. has been completed. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ASC is provided ABS error from page ( 94); an overview ABS warning light lights up. of the possible warnings is pro- vided on the following page.
  • Page 38 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC error (...

  • Page 39: Tpc/Rdc Warning Indica- Tors Oe

    ASC intervention. ASC warning light lights up. cialized workshop, preferably As a result, the driver is provided an authorized BMW Motorrad with optical feedback on the reg- retailer. ulation carried out even after the Possible cause: critical driving situation.
  • Page 40 If the determined tire pressure is outside the per- Additional information on the missible tolerance, the general BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is warning light flashes in red. provided from page ( 95); an overview of the possible warnings...

  • Page 41: Indicator Lights

    Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Tire pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance ( Critical inflation pressure flashes Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler- ance ( Critical inflation pressure flashes "...
  • Page 42 Have the tire checked for dam- age by a specialized workshop, Critical inflation pressure flashes. Critical inflation pressure flashes. preferably an authorized BMW Possible cause: Possible cause: Motorrad retailer. The measured tire inflation pres- The measured tire inflation pres-...
  • Page 43 Have fault eliminated by a spe- an authorized BMW Motorrad been exceeded for the first time cialized workshop, preferably retailer. 95). an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: retailer. Watch TPC display at higher A system fault has occurred.

  • Page 44: Anti-Theft Alarm Warning Indi- Cators Oe

    The possible warnings are listed is only ensured for a limited time. on the next page. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Anti-theft alarm warning indicators Display Anti-theft alarm warning 2 are shown in conjunction with the...
  • Page 45 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery drained (...
  • Page 46 Contact a specialized work- is only ensured for a limited time shop, preferably an authorized with the motorcycle battery dis- BMW Motorrad retailer. connected. Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..47 Seat heating ..... . 61 Electronic immobilizer EWS ..48 Seat height .
  • Page 48 Helmet holder ..... . . 76...

  • Page 49: Ignition Switch And Steering

    Please contact a special- Turn key to position 2. performed. ( ized workshop for this purpose, Light switched off. with Automatic Stability Control preferably an authorized BMW Handlebars not locked. (ASC) Motorrad retailer. Key can be removed. ASC self-diagnosis is per- Electrically powered acces- formed.

  • Page 50: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    The ignition is not enabled for The electronic immobilizer helps side stand, the surface starting until the key has been protect your BMW motorcycle of the ground will determine recognized as "authorized" for from theft, and this enhanced whether it is better to turn the your motorcycle.

  • Page 51: Clock

    Replacement and spare keys Selecting readings are only available through an au- Switch on ignition. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The keys are part of an integrat- ed security system, so the retail- er is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replacement/extra keys.

  • Page 52: Resetting Tripmeter

    with onboard computer Each time the button is pressed, Hold down button 1. the display shows values start- Tripmeter is reset. Each time the button is pressed, ing with the current value in the the display shows values start- following order: ing with the current value in the following order: Tripmeter 1 (...

  • Page 53: Multifunction Display

    The determined residual Press button 1 again. range is an approximate The display lighting becomes reading. BMW Motorrad there- brighter by one level each time fore recommends that you do the button is pressed. Each not try to use the full remaining time the button is pressed range before refueling.

  • Page 54: Ambient Temperature

    Range If the ambient temperature drops below 37 °F (3 °C), a Average speed warning of possible icing-up ap- Average consumption pears. The display automatically Oil level indicator switches from any other mode Tire pressures (OE) to the temperature reading when Ambient temperature the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time.

  • Page 55: Average Speed

    The average speed 1 is cal- The determined range is an culated based on the elapsed Average consumption approximate reading. BMW time since the last reset. Times Motorrad therefore recommends during which the engine was that you do not try to use the full stopped are excluded from the range before refueling.

  • Page 56: Oil Level Indicator

    "Check oil level" appears on the Engine idling for at least 30 display, the oil level sensor may seconds. be defective. In this case, please Side-stand retracted. contact your authorized BMW Motorcycle is vertical. Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 57: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc Oe

    Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Displaying tire inflation pressure Switch on ignition. The tire inflation pressures are With onboard computer, re- displayed with the lettering peatedly press button 1 until The left-hand value indicates the tire inflation pressures appear inflation pressure of the front in display.

  • Page 58: Turn Indicators

    Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight is switched on. The low-beam headlight switches Move full-beam headlight on automatically when you start switch 1 to center position. the engine. High-beam headlight is With the engine switched switched off. off, you can switch on the Press bottom section of full- lights by switching on the high- beam headlight switch 1.

  • Page 59: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Switching off turn After driving for approx. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- ten seconds or after cov- indicator ering a distance of approx. 650 ering a distance of approx. 650 ft (200 m), the turn indicators are ft (200 m), the turn indicators are automatically switched off.
  • Page 60 Switching off hazard The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the warning flashers battery. Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary. If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is Press left 1 and right-hand 2...

  • Page 61: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF switch Operating position Press and hold ASC button 1 until ASC warning light Engine switched off. changes its display behavior. The engine can only be Emergency ON/OFF switch ASC warning light begins to started in the operating light up position.

  • Page 62: Heated Hand Grips Oe

    Activating ASC function be switched off and then on ly be activated when the engine again. is running. If the ASC warning light The increase in power con- lights up after switching sumption caused by the heated hand grips can drain the the ignition off and on and then continued driving over 5 mph battery if you are riding at low...

  • Page 63: Seat Heating Oe

    Seat heating Seat heating of passenger is switched off to ensure starting capability. seat Seat heating, front seat Heating function off. Switch for seat heating, rear Switch for seat heating, seat 50 % heating power front seat 100 % heating power The passenger seat can be heat- The driver's seat can be heated ed at two levels.

  • Page 64: Seat Height

    Shown in multifunction Seat height is switched off to ensure starting capability. display Adjusting seat height Removing driver's seat ( Switch in middle position: The following symbols are shown Heating off. in dependence on the selected heating level: Switch pressed toward rear: Remove seat bearing rod 1 50 % heating capacity.

  • Page 65: Cruise Control Oe

    Cruise control Setting road speed Switching on cruise control Press button 1 at top. Windshield is raised. Briefly push button 3 in SET Press button 1 at bottom. direction Windshield is lowered. The cruise-control system Move switch 1 to ON. can be used within a speed Indicator light 2 in switch lights range of 30 mph to 112 mph...
  • Page 66 Step-by-step acceleration Stepless acceleration Step-by-step deceleration Briefly push button 3 in SET Briefly press button 3 in SET Briefly push button 3 in RES direction direction and hold. direction. Speed is increased by 1 mph The motorcycle accelerates The speed is decreased by (2 km/h) each time button is steplessly.
  • Page 67 Stepless deceleration Cruise-control indicator light though you might have intended goes out. slowing to a lower speed. Indicator light in switch remains Indicator light for cruise- control system lights up. Resuming former cruising Stored speed is resumed. speed Switching off cruise control Briefly press button 3 in RES direction and hold.

  • Page 68: Storage Compartment

    Storage compartment Closing storage Clutch compartment Opening storage Adjusting clutch lever compartment If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, air can enter the clutch system. Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or the handlebars in their mounts. Adjusting the clutch lever while driving can lead to accidents.

  • Page 69: Brakes

    Mirrors The adjusting screw can be Only adjust the brake lever when turned more easily if you the motorcycle is stationary. Adjusting mirrors press the clutch lever forward when doing so. Adjustment options: from Position 1: smallest dis- tance between handlebar grip and clutch lever to Position 3: largest distance between handlebar grip and...

  • Page 70: Damping

    Damping preload accordingly when the To increase spring preload, motorcycle is lightly loaded. turn handwheel 1 in direction Setting of arrow HIGH. Adjusting spring preload The damping must be adjusted To decrease spring preload, for rear wheel to the road conditions and the turn handwheel 1 in direction spring preload.

  • Page 71: Electronic Suspension Adjustment Esa Oe

    Electronic suspension adjustment ESA Settings Using the electronic suspension adjustment ESA you can conve- niently adjust your motorcycle to various driving conditions. To increase absorption, turn There is a risk of injury adjusting screw 1 in arrow di- by burns if you adjust the rection H.
  • Page 72 Calling up settings Adjusting spring preload Switch on ignition. To ensure fast adjustment at temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C), BMW Motorrad recommends not having a passenger climb onto the motorcycle until after the ad- justment to two-up operation is completed.

  • Page 73: Tires

    before continuing driving One-up At high road speeds, tire (display flashes). valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifugal At very low temperatures, un- One-up with luggage force. load the motorcycles before increasing the spring preload, Use valve caps with rubber seals and have the passenger dis- and screw them on firmly to pre- Two-up (with luggage)

  • Page 74: Headlight

    Have the headlight adjusted to If you are unsure whether swivel lever. the relevant conditions by a spe- the basic headlight setting cialized workshop, preferably an is correct, consult a specialized authorized BMW Motorrad retail- workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 75: Front And Rear Seats

    with seat heating Normal position Turn the key counterclockwise in the seat lock. Position with heavy payload Disconnect connector 1. Front and rear seats Removing passenger seat Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Pull the seat to the rear to re- When doing so, press the rear lease it from its holders.
  • Page 76 Removing driver's seat Installing driver's seat with seat heating Removing passenger seat with seat heating Disconnect plug 2. Close connector 2. Lift seat up to remove. Raise front seat at rear. If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the...
  • Page 77 motorcycle will be pushed off its with seat heating stand. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Slide front seat forward onto seat supporting rod 1. Check that the seat is correctly seat- Firmly push the front seat into the mount.

  • Page 78: Helmet Holder

    motorcycle will be pushed off its watch the position of the helmet stand. lock. Make sure that the motorcycle is To do this, guide steel cable steady on its stand. through helmet and push cable eyes onto holder. Slide rear seat into holders in such a way that tongues en- Installing passenger seat gage their mounts.

  • Page 79: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....78 Checklist ......79 Starting .

  • Page 80: Safety Instructions

    Do not run the engine in closed neys, and to every season of the limit and observe the loading rooms. year. Your authorized BMW Mo- information. torrad retailer will be happy to High voltage advise you and has the correct Alcohol and drugs clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 81: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Tampering with the Flammable materials (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, clothing engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel and luggage, etc.) could ignite to enter the catalytic converter, Tampering with the engine if allowed to come into contact there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage with the hot exhaust pipe.

  • Page 82: Starting

    Brakes and then engage a gear before Pre-ride check is performed. retracting the side stand. Front and rear brake fluid levels ABS self-diagnosis is Clutch Transmission performed. ( Clutch fluid level You can start the engine when with Automatic Stability Control Damping setting and spring the transmission is in neutral or if (ASC)
  • Page 83 ABS self-diagnosis engine, or use jump leads and a The readiness for operation of donor battery to start. the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS General warning light shows Engine starts. is checked by the self-diagnosis. yellow.

  • Page 84: Lowered Suspension

    Checking wheel sensors while The readiness for operation starting off. ASC warning light goes out. of the BMW Motorrad ASC is ABS warning light flashes. checked by the self-diagnosis. If an ASC fault is indicated after Self-diagnosis is performed...

  • Page 85: Running In

    clearance of lowered motorcycles and engine-speed range fre- After 300 - 750 miles (500 - in all positions. quently. 1,200 km), have the first in- spection performed. Try to do most of your rid- Test the clearance of your mo- ing during this initial period on torcycle at an angle in safe sit- Brake pads...

  • Page 86: Brakes

    New tires have not so be actuated. With the "forced and make use of the engine's achieved their full adhesion braking" often practiced in which braking effect as well. yet. There is a danger of the brake pressure is generat- Wet brakes accidents when driving at ed as quickly as possible and...

  • Page 87: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Oil or grease on brakes Parking your Slowly lean motorcycle to side until its weight is taken by motorcycle Oil and grease on the brake stand and dismount to left. disks and pads considerably Placing on side stand If the motorcycle is on the diminish braking efficiency.

  • Page 88: Refueling

    Remove from side stand Pushing off center stand under the stand is level and firm. Unlock steering lock. Unlock steering lock. From left, grip handlebars with Place your left hand on left Switch off engine. both hands. handlebar grip. Dismount and keep your left Pull handbrake lever.
  • Page 89 Fuel attacks plastic sur- faces, making them cloudy or unattractive. Wipe off any fuel that gets onto plastic parts immediately. Fuel can attack the mate- rial of the windshield and the side wind deflectors, making them cloudy or unattractive. Open protective cap. Refuel with quality listed below Wipe off any fuel that gets onto at most until lower edge of filler...

  • Page 90: Securing Motorcycle For Transport

    Usable fuel quantity approx. 27 liters Reserve fuel quantity ≥1.1 gal (≥4 l) Press fuel tank cap down firmly The motorcycle can tip Components can be dam- to close. away to the side and fall aged. Remove key and close protec- over.
  • Page 91 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible.

  • Page 93: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......92 Engine management with BMW Mo- torrad ASC .

  • Page 94: Torrad Integral Abs

    The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If the maximum transferrable tact to the road. At this point in adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 95 BMW Motorrad In- downhill on slippery surfaces. racetrack. tegral ABS cannot prevent the Should a fault message result...

  • Page 96: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc Oe

    BMW Motorrad ASC? then on again. momentum take over and even The BMW Motorrad ASC is an BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is assistance system for the driv- How important is regular unable to counteract their effects.

  • Page 97: Tire Pressure Control Tpc

    ASC fault wheel touches the ground again. The sensors are equipped with is indicated. The condition for a In this case, BMW Motorrad a centrifugal controller, which fault message is the completed recommends turning back the does not enable the transmis- self-diagnosis.

  • Page 98: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Adjusting inflation the measured values for approx. ly within the permissible toler- 15 minutes after the motorcycle ance. pressure comes to a stop. Compare the TPC/RDC value in Temperature The control unit can manage four the multifunction display with the compensation sensors, and as a result two sets value on the back cover of the...

  • Page 99: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....98 Onboard socket..... . 98 Luggage .

  • Page 100: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose. tery voltage is low or the load constituting a safety hazard. Nor Your authorized BMW Motorrad exceeds the maximum rating.

  • Page 101: Luggage

    Cable routing with (additional) onboard sock- Adjust setting of spring preload, damping characteristic The cables from the onboard and tire inflation pressures to socket to the auxiliary device suit total weight. must be routed in such a way Ensure that case volumes on that they: left and right are equal.

  • Page 102: Case

    with Topcase Payload of tank rucksack Observe maximum payload of Topcase and corresponding top speed. ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) Payload of Topcase Case Opening case ≤11 lbs (≤5 kg) Payload of Topcase Press lock barrel 1. Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Fold release lever toward rear.
  • Page 103 Closing case Removing case Press release lever 2 down. Release lever engages. Pull release lever 2 completely Turn key in case lock to RE- Turn key in case lock to LOCK toward rear. LEASE position. position. Close case lid and press down. Handle pops out.

  • Page 104: Topcase Oa

    Topcase Case is released and can be removed. Opening Topcase Mounting case Fold up case handle as far as possible. Press case handle 3 down until it engages. Case is correctly engaged on Turn key in Topcase lock to its holders. OPEN position.
  • Page 105 Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever upward. Topcase lid opens. Closing Topcase Press release lever 2 down. Pull up handle 3 completely. Release lever engages. Lift Topcase at rear and pull off luggage rack. Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position.
  • Page 106 Topcase is locked. Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position. Topcase is locked. Check Topcase for firm seat- ing. Hook Topcase into luggage rack. Make sure that hooks 4 are securely seated in corre- sponding mounts 5. Press handle 3 down until it engages.

  • Page 107: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....106 Onboard toolkit ....106 Engine oil .

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    1/4" bits Phillips and straight blade can obtain from your authorized Bits of various sizes Tool for oil cap BMW Motorrad retailer. 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm for opening oil fill location for removing quick-release Special tools and thorough spe-...

  • Page 109: Engine Oil

    Have oil level corrected by a tities. specialized workshop, prefer- To ensure that the display of the ably an authorized BMW Mo- engine oil level is correct, only torrad retailer. check the oil level after a longer trip.

  • Page 110: Brake System

    0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) tem performed by a specialized (Difference between MIN workshop, preferably by an au- and MAX) thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking engine oil level 107) Checking brake operation Reinstall engine oil fill location Pull handbrake lever.

  • Page 111: Brake Pads

    Make sure ground is level and carrier plate. Wear marking firm and park motorcycle. (grooves) must be clearly visible.) If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 112: Brake Pad Wear

    One ring visible: brake-pad If brake disk is visible: thickness is at least 25 % Have the brake pads replaced No rings visible: brake pads by a specialized workshop, worn to wear limit; check as preferably an authorized BMW described above Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 113: Brake Fluid

    Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at Front brake fluid level regularly.
  • Page 114 BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Read off brake fluid level at Rear brake fluid level Check brake fluid level reservoir 1.

  • Page 115: Clutch

    Tire recommendation integrated into the main perceptible. tread grooves. If the tire tread For every size of tire, BMW Mo- If no clear pressure point can be has worn down to the level of torrad has tested and approved felt: the marks, the tire is completely certain makes as roadworthy.

  • Page 116: Removing Front Wheel

    Inform the BMW Motorrad retail- The sensor wheels required for er or the specialized workshop wheel speed detection must also that the wheel is equipped with a match the control systems in- TPC sensor.
  • Page 117 BMW Motorrad recommends Remove securing screws 2 of the BMW Motorrad front-wheel left and right brake calipers. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Mounting front wheel stand 120)

  • Page 118: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Roll front wheel forward to re- Mount spacing bushing on left Lift front wheel and install move.

  • Page 119: Removing Rear Wheel

    Ease brake calipers onto brake braking effect kicks in without disks. any delay. Operate brakes several times until brake pads contact brake disk. Install screws 1 on left and right. Removing rear wheel Install securing screws 2 on left and right with specified torque. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on Brake caliper on slider...

  • Page 120: Installing Rear Wheel

    Shift into first gear. Remove screw 2 for brack- Components of the exhaust et of muffler from passenger system can be hot. Remove bolts 3 of rear wheel, footrest. Do not touch hot parts of the holding wheel as you do so. exhaust system.
  • Page 121 Always have the tightening en diagonally torques checked by a specialized 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Place rear wheel on rear wheel If the gap between the rear support. wheel and the muffler is too small, the rear wheel can over- heat.

  • Page 122: Front Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on the cen- ter stand or an auxiliary stand before lifting it with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand. Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on...

  • Page 123: Lamps

    Lamps Push two mounts 2 far enough apart that front suspension fits General instructions between them. A warning appears in the multi- Use locating pins 3 to set front function display if a bulb is de- wheel stand to desired height. fective.
  • Page 124 The bulb is pressurized and Make sure that the motorcycle is can cause injury if dam- steady on its stand. aged. Make sure ground is level and Wear eye and hand protection firm and park motorcycle. when replacing bulbs. Switch off ignition. An overview of the bulb types installed in your mo- To achieve better accessi-...
  • Page 125 Make sure ground is level and Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Switch off ignition. To achieve better accessi- To achieve better accessi- bility, turn the handlebars to bility, turn the handlebars to the left.
  • Page 126 Removing low-beam/high- (preferably by hooking it into the headlight housing). beam bulb Install cover 1. Check that bulb is corrected seated (by looking in through Disconnect plug 1. Remove bulb 3. headlight lens). Installing low-beam/high- beam bulb Replace defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam head- light H7 / 12 V / 55 W...

  • Page 127: Light Bulb

    Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Install bulb 3, making sure that Install connector 1. the lug 4 faces upward and the Left and right parking bulb is securely engaged.
  • Page 128 ward (right side of motorcycle: swivel lever upward). Remove screw 1 while holding Parking-light bulb is accessible fairing side panel in place. through opening. Pull bulb 5 out of bulb holder. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Take off fairing side panel 2.
  • Page 129 properly seated in mount pro- vided. Insert bulb 5 into bulb socket. If rubber mounts or retain- Install bulb socket in headlight ing pins of the mirrors are housing by turning clockwise. greased, the mirrors can easi- Install screw 1. ly become detached from their anchoring.
  • Page 130 Replacing rear brake, tail Press bulb 4 into socket and turn counterclockwise to re- light or rear turn indicator move. bulbs If it is not standing firmly, Replace defective bulb. the motorcycle could topple Bulb for taillight/brake in the course of the operations light described below.

  • Page 131: Indicator Bulb

    Install bulb 4 in bulb socket 3. Install screws 1 on left and Apply firm forward pressure right. with flat of hand to push mirror Install bulb socket in lamp out of anchorage. housing. Replacing front turn indicator bulb Switch off ignition. Turn bulb holder 1 counter- Insert lamp housing 2 into clockwise to remove it from...

  • Page 132: Jump-Starting

    Press bulb 2 into socket and for jump-starting the engine. Ex- turn counterclockwise to re- cessively high current can lead move. to a cable fire or damage to the motorcycle electronics. Replace defective bulb. Do not use the onboard socket to jump-start the engine of the Bulbs for flashing turn motorcycle.

  • Page 133: Battery

    Battery 12 V can damage the motorcycle Start engine of the vehicle with electronics. discharged battery in usual Maintenance instructions The battery of the donor vehicle way; if engine does not start, Correct upkeep, recharging and wait a few minutes before re- must have a voltage of 12 V.
  • Page 134 During periods when the motor- Use BMW chargers with the Charging the connected cycle is not being used, of more part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery directly at the bat-...

  • Page 135: Removing Battery

    Removing battery directly at the terminals of the Always observe the proper disconnected battery. sequence. If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple Remove battery ground wire 2 Charging disconnected in the course of the operations first. battery described below.
  • Page 136 Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of Hook in retaining hoop at bot- the date. tom, push over battery and in- stall screw 1.

  • Page 137: Care

    Care Care products ..... 136 Washing your motorcycle ..136 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 138: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 139: Paint Care

    Especially in the case of road If plastic parts are cleaned silicon. salt, carefully clean chrome parts using unsuitable cleaning with plenty of water and BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- Paint care auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- aged.

  • Page 140: Protective Wax Coating

    Motorrad recommends remov- grease (e.g. Vaseline). ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room mover. Then add a protective so that both wheels are un- wax coating to the paint at these loaded.

  • Page 141: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 140 Riding specifications ....153 Threaded fasteners ....141 Engine .

  • Page 142: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling ( Battery drained...

  • Page 143: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw for quick-re- lease axle M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...

  • Page 144: Engine

    Engine Engine design Longitudinally oriented two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer motor with overhead camshaft, air cooling, oil-cooled exhaust ports, and electronic fuel injec- tion Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12.0:1 Rated output 110 hp (81 kW), At: 7500 min...

  • Page 145: Fuel

    Engine oils of the API classification SF or better. Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or bet- ter. BMW Motorrad recommends not using syn- thetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
  • Page 146 Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tempera- tures SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F (-10...30 °C), Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥32 °F (≥0 °C) SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures...

  • Page 147: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear 0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 148: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.62:1 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and main frame Design of front suspension strut...
  • Page 149 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound- stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled...

  • Page 150: Brakes

    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-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...
  • Page 151 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR17 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 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 tire...

  • Page 152: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket max 10 A 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 Matt) battery...

  • Page 153: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front P21W / 12 V / 21 W with white turn indicators...

  • Page 154: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 87.8 in (2230 mm) Motorcycle height 56.3 in (1430 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight with lowering 55.5 in (1410 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 31.5 in (800 mm), Over handlebars without mir- rors Motorcycle width 35.6 in (905 mm), Over handlebars with mirrors...

  • Page 155: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 571 lbs (259 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 1091 lbs (495 kg) Maximum payload 520 lbs (236 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 157: Service

    Reporting safety defects ... 156 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 157 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..157 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance .

  • Page 158: Reporting Safety 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 159: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 160: Bmw Motorrad Service

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

  • Page 161: 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 162 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 163 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 164 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 165 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 166: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 167 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 168 Maintenance instructions, 131 Clock, 22 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting, 49 Removing, 133 Operating element, 18 BMW Motorrad Service, 157 Self-diagnosis, 81 Clutch BMW Motorrad Service Technology in detail, 92 Adjusting clutch lever, 66 Card, 157 Warning indicators, 32 Fluid reservoir, 13...
  • Page 169 Hazard warning flashers Electrical system Operating element, 16 Operating element, 16, 17 Technical data, 150 Operation, 69 Operation, 57 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17, Headlight Headlight range, 72 Frame Engine Headlight range adjustment, 11 Technical data, 151 Engine-electronics warning Overview, 19 Front wheel stand indicator, 27 RHD/LHD traffic, 72...
  • Page 170 Immobilizer, 48 Replacing parking light Maintenance bulb, 125 Warning indicator, 27 General instructions, 106 Replacing rear turn indicator Indicator lights, 18 Maintenance intervals, 158 bulb, 128 Overview, 22 Mirrors Replacing right low-beam Instrument cluster Adjusting, 67 Ambient brightness sensor, 18 bulb, 123 Motorcycle Overview, 18...
  • Page 171 Range, 52 Seat heating, 61 Radio Operating element, 13, 17 Status indicators, 23 Operating element, 11 Service, 22, 157 Warning indicators, 29 Status indicators, 24 Service Card, 157 Onboard socket, 11, 98 Rear-wheel drive Spark plugs Onboard toolkit Technical data, 146 Contents, 106 Technical data, 150 Refueling, 86...
  • Page 172 Technical data Inflation pressure table, 15 Warning indicators, 25 Brakes, 148 Recommendation, 113 DWA, 42 Bulbs, 151 Running in, 83 With ABS, 32 Clutch, 145 Technical data, 148 With ASC, 35 Dimensions, 152 Topcase With onboard computer, 29 Electrical system, 150 Operation, 102 With TPC/RDC, 37 Engine, 142...
  • Page 173 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 174 Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas- senger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01477712507* Order No.: 01 47 7 712 507 02.2008, 5th Edition...
  • Page 175 Reattach the retaining band to the mirror before fitting the mirror back into place. BMW Motorrad Order number: 01 41 7 714 547 07/2008...

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