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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 RT 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 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators ..21 4 Operation ....45 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status Ignition switch and steering...
  • Page 5 Front-wheel stand ..123 Brake system with BMW Mo- Bulbs ..... . . 125 Brakes .
  • Page 6 Riding specifications ..156 11 Service ....157 BMW Motorrad service ..158 BMW Motorrad service quality .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    This countries may differ. 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 11: General Views

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the in- strument panel) ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 113) Radio operating panel (OE) (see instructions for use for radio) Power socket ( 100) Extra socket (OE) ( 100) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Engine oil level indicator 109)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Rear-seat heating (underneath the rear seat) Tank rucksack adapter Fuel filler neck ( Clutch-fluid reservoir Windscreen ( Stowage compartment with radio with CD drive Radio compartment (...

  • Page 17: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Front-seat height adjust- ment ( Battery ( 135) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 114) Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Toolkit Type plate Helmet holder ( Table of tyre pressures Payload table...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Cruise-control system Operating ESA Radio operating unit (OE) Operating ASC Windscreen adjustment Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 57), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Control of the on-board computer Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Grip heating Flashing turn indicators, right ( 57), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 57), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers ( Front-seat heating...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Telltale lights ( Multifunction display Rev. counter Anti-theft alarm telltale light (OE) (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Operation of the clock Adjust the dimmer ( Operating the odometer Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instrument lighting)

  • Page 21: Headlight

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

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Standard status indicators ... 22 Status indicators with on-board com- puter ......23 Status indicators with radio .

  • Page 24: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Gear indicator indicators The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the Multifunction display display. If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up. Engine temperature The column below the tem- perature symbol indicates Flashing turn indicators, left the engine temperature.

  • Page 25: Status Indicators With On-Board Computer Oe

    BMW after the Pre-Ride Check com- steps of 100 km and is shown Motorrad dealer. briefly after the Pre-Ride Check pletes. The month and year...

  • Page 26: Status Indicators With Radio Oe

    Status indicators with Status indicators Status indicators with radio with tyre pressure seat heating monitoring (RDC) Panel for audio-system dis- Indicator for active heating plays (see the instructions stages Tyre-pressure readout for use for the radio) with on- board computer "RDC"...

  • Page 27: Telltale Light Of Cruise Con

    Telltale light of cruise Standard warnings The possible warnings are listed on the next page. control Mode of presentation Telltale light of cruise con- Warnings are indicated by 'Gen- trol eral' warning light 1 showing in combination with one of the warning symbols 2.
  • Page 28 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Electronic immobiliser active ( appears on EWS ! the display Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red Appears on the dis-...
  • Page 29 Have the defective key re- gine runs in emergency operating Refuelling ( placed, preferably by an au- mode. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. You can continue to ride, but Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en- Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 30 BMW Motorrad Top up the engine oil. the engine or the ABS. This can dealer. result in dangerous situations. Possible cause: If possible, do not continue your Insufficient engine oil The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- journey. pressure cient.
  • Page 31 complete set of spare bulbs if Possible cause: Replace defective bulbs as possible. soon as possible; always carry a Low-beam headlight, high-beam complete set of spare bulbs if headlight, side-light or turn-indic- Possible cause: possible. ator bulb defective. Rear light or brake light bulb de- Replacing high-beam headlight Possible cause: fective.

  • Page 32: Warnings Issued By The On

    Warnings issued by the on-board computer Mode of presentation Warnings issued by the on-board computer appear in panel 1. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 33 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Engine-oil level too low ( appears on the display. Appears on the dis- play Ambient-temperat- Ice warning ( ure reading flashes. Flashes...

  • Page 34: Abs Warnings

    The detailed descriptions relating Ride carefully and think well oil level is correct. to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ahead. Seek the advice of a specialist start on page ( 92), and you...
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 36: Asc Warnings Oe

    ABS function is not ASC warning light 1. available until self-diagnosis has The detailed descriptions relating completed. to BMW Motorrad ASC start on page ( 94), and you will find ABS fault an overview listing the possible ABS warning light shows.
  • Page 37 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC deactivated ( Lights up ASC fault (...

  • Page 38: Rdc Warnings Oe

    ASC warning light shows. specialist workshop, preferably torque. The warning light flashes an authorised BMW Motorrad for longer than ASC intervention dealer. lasts. This affords the rider visual Possible cause:...
  • Page 39 'General' warning light 1 shows yellow. If the tyre pres- The detailed descriptions relating sure registered by the sensor is to BMW Motorrad RDC start on outside the permissible tolerance page ( 96), and you will find range, the 'General' warning light an overview listing the possible shows red.
  • Page 40 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( The critical pres- sure flashes. Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( The critical pres-...
  • Page 41 Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak play...
  • Page 42 Measured tyre pressure is close Check the tyre for damage and authorised BMW Motorrad to the limit of permitted toler- dealer. to ascertain whether the mo- ance. torcycle can be ridden with the...
  • Page 43 Under these circum- threshold and observe the RDC specialist workshop, preferably stances: readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad Have the fault rectified by a manent fault has not occurred dealer. specialist workshop, preferably unless the 'General' warning...

  • Page 44: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings Oe

    Seek the advice of a specialist The possible warnings are listed workshop, preferably an author- on the next page. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 45 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( play Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( play...
  • Page 46 Seek the advice of a specialist how long the anti-theft alarm can workshop, preferably an author- remain operational if the motor- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. cycle's battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..47 Seat heating ..... . 60 Electronic immobiliser (EWS) ..48 Seat height .
  • Page 48 Helmet holder ..... . . 76...

  • Page 49: Ignition Switch And Steering

    Consult a specialist Handlebars not locked. with Automatic Stability Control workshop, preferably an author- Key can be removed. (ASC) ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Electrically powered accessor- ASC self-diagnosis is per- ies remain operational for a lim- formed. ( ited period of time.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Clock

    You can obtain replacement/extra The clock is now set and the keys only through an authorised time appears on the display. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated secur- Odometer and ity system, so the dealer is un-...

  • Page 52: Resetting Tripmeter

    with on-board computer 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. The display starts with the cur- ton is pressed it moves one step rent value and each time the but- through the following sequence: ton is pressed it moves one step...

  • Page 53: Multifunction Display

    The calculated range is an The level of dimming appears approximate value. Con- in display field 2. sequently, BMW Motorrad re- Press button 1 again. commends that you should not The brightness of the dis- try to use the full residual range play increases one level each before refuelling.

  • Page 54: Ambient Temperature

    Range If ambient temperature drops below 3 °C a warn- Average speed ing appears, drawing your atten- Average consumption tion to the risk of black ice form- Oil level ing. The display automatically Tyre pressures (OE) switches from any other mode Ambient temperature to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this...

  • Page 55: Average Speed

    Times The calculated range is only during which the engine was an approximate reading. stopped are excluded from the Consequently, BMW Motorrad calculation. recommends that you should not Resetting average speed try to use the full range before refuelling.

  • Page 56: Oil Level

    Engine idling for at least 30 oil level" message appears even seconds. though the oil level in the oil Side stand retracted. sight glass is correct. In this Make sure the motorcycle is case, consult your authorised upright. BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 57: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Viewing tyre-pressure readings Switch on the ignition. The tyre pressures are shown, With on-board computer: Re- accompanied by the wording peatedly press button 1 until . The front tyre pressure the tyre-pressure readings ap- is on the left; the reading on the pear on the display.

  • Page 58: Switching On Parking

    Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight switched The low-beam headlight switches Move full-beam headlight on automatically when you start switch 1 to the centre position. the engine. High-beam headlight switched When the engine is not off. running you can switch on Press the bottom section of the lights by switching on the ig- full-beam headlight switch 1.

  • Page 59: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Switching on right Cancelling turn indicators flashing turn indicators Switching on left flashing Switch on the ignition. turn indicators The turn indicators are can- Switch on the ignition. celled automatically after The turn indicators are can- you have ridden for approxim- celled automatically after ately 10 seconds, or covered a you have ridden for approxim-...

  • Page 60: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers absolutely necessary. are switched on. (kill switch) Left/right turn indicator telltale If you press a turn-indicat- lights flash. or button with the ignition Switch off the ignition. switched on, the turn-indicator The hazard warning flashers function is activated instead of continue to operate.

  • Page 61: Automatic Stability Control Asc Oe

    Activating ASC function Normal operating position Press and hold down ASC but- (run) ton 1 until the ASC warning Press and hold down ASC but- light changes status. Engine switched off. ton 1 until the ASC warning ASC warning light starts to light changes status.

  • Page 62: Grip Heating Oe

    Seat heating switching the ignition off and The increase in power con- then on again. sumption caused by the Seat heating, front seat grip heating can drain the bat- An ASC fault has occurred tery if you are riding at low en- if the ASC warning light gine speeds.
  • Page 63 Seat heating, rear seat off to ensure the battery's start- ing capability. Switch centred: Heating off. Switch pushed back: 50% Switch for seat heating, rear heating power. seat Heating off. Switch pushed forward: 50% heating power 100% heat output. The rear seat has two-stage 100% heating power heating.

  • Page 64: Seat Height

    Indicator in multifunction Windscreen Rear seat, 100 % heating power display Adjusting windscreen Switch on the ignition. Seat height Adjusting seat height Remove the front seat ( The symbols shown below ap- pear on the display to indicate which heating stage has been Press the top section of but- selected: ton 1.

  • Page 65: Cruise-Control System Oe

    Cruise-control Setting road speed Step-by-step acceleration system Switching on cruise control Briefly push button 3 in the Briefly push button 3 in the SET direction SET direction Speed is increased by approx. Cruise control can be used 2 km/h each time you push the in the speed range from Move switch 1 to ON.
  • Page 66 Stepless acceleration Step-by-step deceleration Stepless deceleration Push button 3 in the SET dir- Briefly push button 3 in the Push button 3 in the RES dir- ection and hold it in this posi- RES direction ection and hold it in this posi- tion.

  • Page 67: Stowage Compartment

    Stowage compartment the throttle twistgrip back past the twistgrip the motorcycle will the idle position). decelerate only to the cruising Opening stowage speed saved in memory, even The cruise-control system is compartment though you might have intended deactivated. slowing to a lower speed. The cruise control telltale light goes out.

  • Page 68: Clutch

    Closing stowage Clutch The adjusting screw is easi- er to turn if you push the compartment Adjusting clutch lever clutch lever forward. If the position of the clutch Adjustment options: fluid reservoir is changed, From position 1: smallest span air can enter the clutch system. between handlebar grip and Do not twist the handlebar fitting clutch lever...

  • Page 69: Mirrors

    Mirrors brake lever unless the motorcycle accordingly when the motorcycle is at a standstill. is lightly loaded. Adjusting mirrors Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Remove the rear seat ( Turn adjusting screw 1 to the Pivot the mirror to the correct desired position.

  • Page 70: Damping

    Damping ection indicated by the HIGH arrow. Setting If you want to reduce spring Damping must be adapted to suit preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- the surface on which the motor- ection indicated by the LOW cycle is ridden and to suit spring arrow.

  • Page 71: Electronic Suspension Ad- Justment Esa

    Basic setting of rear-sus- pension damping charac- teristic Turn the adjusting screw as far as it will go in the direc- tion indicated by the H ar- row, then back it off 3/4 of a turn in the direction indicated by the S arrow.
  • Page 72 1. Adjuster, spring preload In order to ensure rapid adjust- ment at ambient temperatures below 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re- commends adjusting the sus- Press button 1. Press button 1. pension to the setting for two-up...

  • Page 73: Tyres

    Wait until adjustment com- One-up At high road speeds, tyre pletes (reading stops flashing) valves have a tendency to before pulling away. open as a result of centrifugal One-up with luggage force. If the temperature is very low, take the weight off the motor- Fit valve caps with rubber seals cycle before increasing spring and screw them on firmly to pre-...

  • Page 74: Headlight

    Have the headlight set accord- shop, preferably an au- ingly by a specialist workshop, Spring preload adjustment might thorised BMW Motorrad deal- preferably an authorised BMW not suffice if the motorcycle is er, if you are unsure whether very heavily loaded. Moving the Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 75: Front And Rear Seats

    with seat heating Normal position Turn the key counter-clockwise in the seat lock. Position for heavy load Disconnect plug 1. Front and rear seats Removing rear seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Pull the seat to the rear to re- At the same time, press down lease it from its holders.
  • Page 76 Removing front seat Lift the seat up to remove. Remove the rear seat ( Installing front seat with seat heating If too much pressure is ap- plied in the forward direc- tion, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its Lift the rear of the front seat.
  • Page 77 Install the rear seat ( Installing rear seat Install the front seat ( with seat heating If you install the seat in the low If too much pressure is ap- position, check that the seat's plied in the forward direc- rubber buffers 3 engage the tion, there is a danger that the bottom mounts in the frame.

  • Page 78: Helmet Holder

    Helmet holder Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the rear seat ( The helmet catch can scratch the panelling. Make sure the lock is out of the way when you hook the helmet into position. Pass the steel cable through Use the wire rope available as the helmet and push it onto an optional accessory to secure the helmet holder.

  • Page 79: Riding

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

  • Page 80: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...

  • Page 81: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are to enter the catalytic converter, high. Tampering with the engine there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage Flammable materials (e.g.

  • Page 82: Starting

    Brakes engage a gear before retracting Pre-ride check is performed. the side stand. Brake-fluid levels, front and rear ABS self-diagnosis is Clutch Gearbox performed. ( Clutch fluid level You can start the engine when with Automatic Stability Control Damping-characteristic setting the gearbox is in neutral or if you (ASC) and spring preload...
  • Page 83 Recharge Phase 2 the battery before you start the ABS self-diagnosis engine, or use jump leads and a BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- donor battery to start. forms self-diagnosis to ensure General warning light shows The engine starts.

  • Page 84: Lowered Suspension

    ASC self-diagnosis Phase 2 ASC self-diagnosis completed Test of the wheel sensors as BMW Motorrad ASC performs the motorcycle pulls away from The ASC warning light goes self-diagnosis to ensure its op- rest. out. erability. Self-diagnosis is per- ABS warning light flashes.

  • Page 85: Running In

    Running in Risk of accident by unex- Avoid low engine speeds at full pectedly early contact with load. The first 1000 km the ground. Do not omit the first inspection While running in the motor- Bear in mind that lowered after 500 - 1200 km.

  • Page 86: Brakes

    cedure is essential if the tyres are makes the best possible use extreme conditions, the brakes to achieve maximum grip. of the dynamic increase in load could overheat and suffer severe at the front wheel. Remember damage. Tyres do not have their full to pull the clutch at the same Use both front and rear brakes, grip when new and there...

  • Page 87: Parking Your Motorcycle

    discs and brake pads has been quently on unsurfaced tracks or The side stand is designed removed. poor roads. to support only the weight of the motorcycle. Check the thickness of the brake Oil or grease on brakes pads more frequently and replace Do not lean or sit on the the brake pads in good time.
  • Page 88 Check that the motorcycle is Sit on the motorcycle and use same time pull the motorcycle standing firmly. your left foot to retract the side to the rear. stand. On a gradient, the motor- Excessive movements cycle should always face could cause the centre Placing motorcycle on stand to retract, and the...

  • Page 89: Refuelling

    Refuelling stream deflectors immediately if they come into contact with Fuel is highly flammable. A fuel. naked flame close to the Leaded fuel will destroy the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex- catalytic converter. plosion. Use only unleaded fuel. Do not smoke.

  • Page 90: Securing Motorcycle For Transportation

    Usable fuel capacity approx. 27 l Reserve fuel ≥4 l Press the fuel tank cap down The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- firmly to close. and fall on its side. ents. Remove the key and close the Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap protective cap.
  • Page 91 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the motorcycle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 93: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......92 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC .

  • Page 94: Brake System With Bmw Mo

    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 95: Bmw Motorrad Integral

    What feedback does the tain circumstances it is possible Within the limits imposed by rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- physics, the BMW Motorrad In- BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent tegral ABS ensures directional...

  • Page 96: Electronic Engine Manage- Ment With Bmw Motorrad

    Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW How does ASC work? a gear engaged. Motorrad ABS is always main- The BMW Motorrad ASC com-...
  • Page 97 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 98: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    A sensor integrated into each Under these circumstances, tyre measures the air temperat- Tyre-pressure ranges BMW Motorrad recommends ure and the air pressure inside The RDC control unit differenti- the tyre and transmits this in- rolling the throttle slightly closed...
  • Page 99 Temperature the pressures shown by the multifunction display. compensation Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on ature drops.

  • Page 101: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....100 Power socket ..... . 100 Luggage .

  • Page 102: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles proved by BMW for this purpose. is low or the load exceeds the without constituting a safety haz- Genuine BMW parts and ac- maximum rating.

  • Page 103: Luggage

    with (additional) on-board sock- also temporarily interrupted dur- comply with the instructions on ing the start procedure. loading. Set spring preload, damping Cable routing characteristic and tyre pres- The cables from the power sock- sures to suit total weight. et to the auxiliary device must be Ensure that the case volumes routed in such a way that they: on the left and right are equal.

  • Page 104: Case

    with tank rucksack Maximum permissible Note the maximum permissible speed for riding with payload of the tank rucksack. cases fitted to the motorcycle Payload of tank rucksack ≤180 km/h with topcase Note the maximum permiss- ≤5 kg ible payload of the topcase and the speed limit for riding with a Case topcase on the motorcycle.
  • Page 105 Closing cases Removing cases Push release lever 2 down. The release lever engages. Pull release lever 2 all the way Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key to the LOCK pos- to the back. position in the case lock. ition in the case lock.

  • Page 106: Topcase Oa

    Topcase The case is released and can be removed. Opening topcase Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go. Push case handle 3 down until it engages. The case is correctly engaged Turn the key to the OPEN pos- on its holders.
  • Page 107 Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever up. The lid of the topcase opens. Closing topcase Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it will The release lever engages. Lift the topcase at the rear and Turn the key to the LOCK pos- pull it off the luggage carrier.
  • Page 108 Hook the topcase into position Push handle 3 down until it on the luggage carrier. Make engages. sure that hooks 4 are securely The topcase is correctly en- seated in the corresponding gaged on its carrier. keepers 5. Turn the key to the LOCK pos- ition in the topcase lock.

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....108 Toolkit ......108 Engine oil .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    For opening the oil filler cap lease axle from the front If you are in doubt consult a spe- Torx bit, T25 wheel cialist workshop, preferably your Electric torch authorised BMW Motorrad deal-...

  • Page 111: Engine Oil

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

  • Page 112: Brake System

    Check the engine oil level Have the oil level corrected by 109) a specialist workshop, prefer- Install the cap of the oil filler ably an authorised BMW Mo- neck. torrad dealer. Wipe the area around the filler Brake system neck clean.

  • Page 113: Brake Pads

    Have all work on the brake sys- tem performed by a specialist Brake pads worn past the workshop, preferably an author- minimum permissible thick- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under Checking operation of certain circumstances they can...
  • Page 114 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, If the brake disc is visible: preferably an authorised BMW Have the brake pads replaced Motorrad dealer. by a specialist workshop,...

  • Page 115: Brake Fluid

    BMW No rings visible: brake pads Motorrad dealer. worn to wear limit; check as described above Brake-pad wear Brake fluid The rear brake has a brake-pad wear indicator. Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes A low fluid level in the...
  • Page 116 BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front efficiency.

  • Page 117: Clutch

    The tyre is worn specialist workshop, preferably out when the tyre tread has worn Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad down to the level of the marks. dealer. The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tyre,...

  • Page 118: Wheels

    Tyre recommendation unit and are fundamental to all calculations. Any change in these For each size of tyre BMW Mo- influencing variables, caused for torrad tests and classifies as example by a switch to wheels roadworthy certain makes.

  • Page 119: Remove The Front Wheel

    RDC sensor. When changing the tyre, take care not to damage the RDC sensor. Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the Remove screws 1 on left and...

  • Page 120: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends are installed. the BMW Motorrad front-wheel See the information on the effect stand for lifting the motorcycle. of wheel size on the ABS and Install the front-wheel stand...
  • Page 121 Always have the security of the Remove the front-wheel stand. fasteners checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an author- Ease the brake calipers on to ised BMW Motorrad dealer. the brake discs. Slip the spacing bushing into the left-hand side of the wheel hub.

  • Page 122: Removing Rear Wheel

    Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. Braking efficiency is im- paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs. Before riding off, always check that the brakes bite as soon as the brake lever is pulled or the brake pedal depressed.

  • Page 123: Install The Rear Wheel

    Engage first gear. Remove screw 2 for the brack- Parts of the exhaust system et of the silencer from the rear can be hot. Remove studs 3 from the rear footrest. Do not touch hot parts of the wheel, while supporting the exhaust system.
  • Page 124 60 Nm ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the rear-wheel adapter. If the gap between the rear wheel and the silencer is too small, the rear wheel can overheat.

  • Page 125: Front-Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Align clamp 1 so that mark A Tighten screw 2 for the brack- Make sure the ground is level...
  • Page 126 Slacken adjusting screws 1. Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the that the front forks are securely Push the two adapters 2 apart centre stand and is raised seated. until the front forks fit between too far, the centre stand will lift them.

  • Page 127: Bulbs

    Bulbs The bulb is pressurised and Always make sure that the can cause injury if dam- motorcycle is stable and firmly General instructions aged. supported. A warning appears in the multi- Wear protective goggles and Make sure the ground is level function display if a bulb is de- gloves when changing bulbs.
  • Page 128 Install the high-beam/low-beam Make sure the ground is level headlight bulb ( 128) and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. Install cover 1. Check that the bulb is cor- Install cover 1.
  • Page 129 Removing high-beam/low- Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- beam headlight bulb cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the left to facilitate access. Install cover 1. Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in Disconnect plug 1.

  • Page 130: Replacing Parking-Light

    (preferably by hooking it into the headlight housing). Install bulb 3, making sure that Install plug 1. lug 4 is pointing up and that Side-light bulbs, left and the bulb is securely seated. right Remove bulb 3. The procedure for replacing the Installing high-beam/low- left side-light bulb is described beam headlight bulb...
  • Page 131 motorcycle is stable and firmly supported. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. While holding the side panel, The side-light bulb is access- remove screw 1. ible through the aperture. Apply firm forward pressure with the flat of your hand to push the mirror back out of the...
  • Page 132 down (right side of motorcycle: is correctly seated in the cor- pivot the lever up). responding recess. Insert bulb 5 into the bulb socket. Turn the bulb socket clock- Install screw 1. Pull bulb 5 out of the bulb wise to install it in the headlight holder.
  • Page 133 Replacing brake-light, rear light and rear- indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly Remove screws 1 on left and The mirrors can easily work supported.
  • Page 134 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear with white turn indicators PY21W / 12 V / 21 W Turn bulb holder 3 counter- Seat the bulb housing in hold- clockwise to remove it from the ers 2. bulb housing. Press bulb 4 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to remove.

  • Page 135: Indicator Bulb

    Replacing front turn indicator bulb Switch off the ignition. Turn bulb holder 1 counter- Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1. clockwise to remove it from the Install the bulb socket in the bulb housing. bulb housing. Press bulb 2 into its socket and turn it counter-clockwise to Apply firm forward pressure remove.

  • Page 136: Jump Starting

    if the rubber holders or snap-fit tion system when the engine is Remove the protective cap studs are greased. running. from the battery's positive ter- minal. Do not grease the rubber holder A short-circuit can res- or snap-fit stud. Begin by connecting one end ult if the crocodile clips of the red jump lead to the of the jump leads are accident-...

  • Page 137: Battery

    You can ob- lead from the positive termin- ging the battery on the follow- tain additional information from als. ing pages your authorised BMW Motorrad Reinstall the protective cap on Do not turn the battery upside dealer. battery positive terminal. down...

  • Page 138: Removing Battery

    If it is not standing firmly, with your motorcycle's electron- electrics. the motorcycle could topple ics. If this happens, disconnect Use BMW chargers with the in the course of the operations the battery from the on-board described below. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864...

  • Page 139: Installing Battery

    Engage the retainer at the bot- Then pull back the protective consult a specialist workshop, tom, push it over the battery cap and disconnect positive preferably an authorised BMW and install screw 1. lead 3. Motorrad dealer. Installation in the wrong...

  • Page 141: Care

    Care Care products ..... 140 Washing motorcycle ....140 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 142: 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. using unsuitable cleaning mover to soften and wash off...

  • Page 143: Paint Care

    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 144: Protective Wax Coating

    "puddles" on shop, preferably an authorised the surface, instead of forming BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- beads. bine work for laying up/restoring to use with a BMW service or Laying up motorcycle inspection. Clean the motorcycle. Restoring motorcycle Remove the battery.

  • Page 145: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 144 Riding specifications ....156 Threaded fasteners ....145 Engine .

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling (...

  • Page 147: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Quick-release axle clamp screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold 55 Nm...

  • Page 148: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic fuel injection Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 81 kW, Over: 7500 min with power reduction 74 kW, Over: 7500 min Torque...

  • Page 149: Fuel

    Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better. Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 10,000 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 150: Clutch

    Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation in all temperature ranges SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operation...

  • Page 151: Transmission

    1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear 0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear 0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever Final drive gear ratio 2.62 : 1...

  • Page 152: Running Gear

    Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge, leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele- scopic forks, central spring strut supported by leading link and main frame Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube,...

  • Page 153: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled...

  • Page 154: Wheels And Tyres

    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 wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 155: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery...

  • Page 156: Frame

    Lighting 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 tail light/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front P21W / 12 V / 21 W with white turn indicators...

  • Page 157: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2230 mm Height of motorcycle 1430 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight with lowered suspension 1410 mm, To top of windscreen when lowered, at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 800 mm, across mirrors without mirrors Width of motorcycle 905 mm, across handlebars with mirrors Front-seat height...

  • Page 158: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 236 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 159: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 158 BMW Motorrad service quality ..158 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..158 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 160: 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 161: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    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 162: 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 163 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 164 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 165 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 166 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 167: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 168 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 169: Abbreviations And Symbols

    Warning, battery charge Replacing high-beam headlight Abbreviations and symbols, 6 current, 28 bulb, 125 BMW Motorrad service, 158 Replacing left low-beam Engineering details, 92 headlight bulb, 126 BMW Motorrad Service Self-diagnosis, 81 Card, 158 Replacing parking-light Warnings, 32 bulb, 128...
  • Page 170 Clutch Engine Front-wheel stand Adjusting clutch lever, 66 Installing, 123 Control, 17 Fluid reservoir, 13 Fuel Starting, 80 Fill-level indicator, 22 Technical data, 148 Technical data, 146 Filler neck, 13 Confirmation of maintenance Temperature gauge, 22 Refuelling, 87 work, 160 Warning, engine electronics, 27 Technical data, 147 Cruise-control system...
  • Page 171 Ignition Low-beam headlight Handlebar fittings Switching off, 47 Switching on, 56 General view, left side, 16 Switching on, 47 Lowered suspension General view, right side, 17 Restrictions, 82 Immobiliser, 48 Hazard warning flashers Warning, 27 Luggage Control, 16, 17 Instructions for loading and Instrument cluster Operation, 57 Ambient-light brightness...
  • Page 172 On-board computer Reserve volume Spark plugs Warning, 27 Ambient temperature, 52 Technical data, 153 Residual range, 51 Average consumption, 53 Speedometer, 18 Restoring to use, 142 Average speed, 53 Spring preload Rev. counter, 18 Adjuster, rear, 15 Control, 17 Running gear Adjusting, 67 Oil level, 54 Technical data, 150...
  • Page 173 Engine oil, 147 Turn indicators With RDC, 36 Control, left, 16 Frame, 154 Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 33, Control, right, 17 35, 38, 43 Fuel, 147 Operation, 57 Weights Rear-wheel drive, 149 Telltale light, 22 Payload table, 15 Running gear, 150 Type plate, 15 Technical data, 156 Spark plugs, 153...
  • Page 174 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 175 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug- gage, tyre cold BMW recommends *01417712501* Order No. 01 41 7 712 501 02.2008, 5th edition...
  • Page 176 Reattach the retaining band before refitting the mirror. BMW Motorrad Order number: 01 41 7 714 541 07/2008...

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