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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) HP2 Megamoto BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Color number Phone number First registration Retailer's address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your tance. choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. We wish you many miles of Familiarize yourself with your safe and enjoyable riding...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also use the index at 4 Operation ... . . 27 5 Riding ....49 the end of this Rider's Manual Ignition switch and steer- Safety instructions .
  • Page 5 Service ....117 Protective wax coating . . . 98 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ....117 Storing motorcycle .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    This Rider's Manual reasons of your safety and the describes optional equipment safety of others, and to pro- (OE) offered by BMW and se- Technical data. tect your motorcycle against lected optional accessories damage.

  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Because of this, If your BMW is equipped with your motorcycle may differ options or accessories not from the information supplied described in this Rider's Man- in the Rider's Manual. In ad-...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ..General view, right side ..Underneath seat ....Left handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir Fill level indicator on fuel tank ( VIN, on steering head, right Adjuster for damping characteristic, rear sus- pension (compression stage) ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Oil sight glass ( Filler neck for engine oil...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Onboard socket ( Adjustable handlebars Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Adjuster for damping characteristic, front sus- pension (rebound stage) Adjuster for damping characteristic, front sus- pension (compression stage) ( Adjuster for damping characteristic, rear sus- pension (rebound stage)

  • Page 17: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery ( Rider's Manual (US Mod- Toolkit ( Weights table Table of tire pressures...

  • Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating the multifunc- tion display ( 31), Set- ting clock ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 34), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher, High- beam headlight switch...

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Starter button ( Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Flashing turn indicators, right ( 34), Hazard warning flashers ( Turn-indicator cancel button ( 34) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Indicator lights ( Multifunction display Sensor for instrument lighting Operating the multifunc- tion display (...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators ....Warning indicators ... .

  • Page 22: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Indicator lights Engine temperature The lateral bars under Multifunction display the temperature symbol show the engine temperature level. Warning indicators Display Flashing turn indicators, left Clock ( High-beam headlight Gear indicator ( Idling Engine temperature Flashing turn indicators, right Odometer and tripmeters Gear indicator...
  • Page 23 warning. If two or more warn- ings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning symbols appear. Warnings are shown alternately. The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
  • Page 24 Overview of warning indicators Meaning EWS ! appears Lights up yellow Electronic immobilizer is active on the display. FUEL ! appears Lights up yellow Fuel down to reserve ( on the display. Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode ( Flashes red Is indicated...
  • Page 25 1.1 gal ( 4 l) Have the defective key re- tional cases, the engine stops placed, preferably by an and can no longer be started. Refueling ( authorized BMW Motorrad Otherwise, the engine runs Engine in emergency- retailer. in the emergency operating operation mode mode.
  • Page 26 General warning light preferably an authorized oil level. shows red. BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking engine oil level Battery symbol appears Engine oil pressure on the display. If oil level is too low:...
  • Page 27 LAMPF ! indicated with this fault mes- appears on the dis- preferably an authorized sage. play. BMW Motorrad retailer. Installing license-plate carri- A defective bulb places er ( your safety at risk be- Rear bulb defective cause it is easier for other...
  • Page 28 A combination of several bulb defects is present. See the fault descriptions above.

  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation Ignition switch and steering Tires ......lock ......Headlight .

  • Page 30: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition steering lock Keys You are provided with a main key and a reserve key, as well as a key for removing the seat. If a key is lost, please note the information on the electronic immobilizer (EWS) 29).

  • Page 31: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    The electronic immobilizer mine whether it is better to are transmitted via the ring helps protect your BMW mo- turn the handlebars to the left antenna in the ignition lock. torcycle from theft, and this or right. However, the motor-...

  • Page 32: Clock

    Switch on ignition. If you prefer, you can use are only available through an button 2 for this purpose. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. The keys are part of an integrated security system, so the retailer is under an obli-...

  • Page 33: Multifunction Display

    Hours increase by one each time button is pressed. Hold down button. Minutes 4 flash. Press button. Minutes increase by one each time button is pressed. Hold down button. End setting; set time is dis- Press button 1. The odometer display field played.

  • Page 34: Lights

    The determined residu- al range is an approxi- mate reading. BMW Motor- rad therefore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling.
  • Page 35 Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight is switched on. The low-beam headlight Move full-beam headlight switches on automatically switch 1 to the center posi- when you start the engine. tion. With the engine switched High-beam headlight is off, you can switch on switched off.

  • Page 36: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Indicator light for left-hand Right-hand turn indicator is turn indicators flashes. switched on. Switching on left-hand Indicator light for right-hand turn indicator Switching on right-hand turn indicators flashes. turn indicator Switch on ignition. Switching off turn Switch on ignition. After driving for approx.

  • Page 37: Hazard Warning Flash

    Hazard warning Switching off hazard warning flashers flashers Switching on hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flashers place a strain on the battery. Do not use Simultaneously press but- the hazard warning flashers ton 1 for left turn indicators for longer than absolutely and button 2 for right turn necessary.

  • Page 38: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF the emergency ON/OFF bar controls on the handle- bars or the handlebars in their switch. switch mounts. Adjusting the clutch lever while driving can lead to accidents. Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary. Emergency ON/OFF A Operating position switch B Engine switched off.

  • Page 39: Brakes

    when the motorcycle is Distance between handle- Distance between handle- stationary. bar grip and clutch lever in- bar grip and handbrake creases. lever decreases. Turn adjusting screw 1 Handlebars counterclockwise. Distance between handle- Adjustable handlebars bar grip and clutch lever de- The distance of the handle- creases.
  • Page 40 Remove the handlebars from the lower clamping blocks. Long-reach position, handle- Remove the small screws 1. bars away from rider. Remove the large screws 2 while holding the handle- Adjusting handlebars bars in place. Take off the lower handlebar Make sure ground is level Take off the upper clamping clamping blocks 4.
  • Page 41 the threaded holes 5 facing toward the front. Longer distance to rider. Insert the lower handlebar clamping blocks in the de- sired position. Position the lower handle- Install small screws 1, but bar clamping blocks 4 with do not tighten. the threaded holes 5 facing toward the rear.

  • Page 42: Mirrors

    Always have the tightening 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) torques checked by a spe- A gap remains between cialized workshop, preferably handlebar clamping blocks an authorized BMW Motorrad on side of small screws. retailer. Tighten large screws 2 with torque.

  • Page 43: Spring Preload

    Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspen- sion to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase Remove brake-fluid reser- spring preload when the mo- voir 1 from the holder, push torcycle is heavily loaded and Slide protective cap 1 up...
  • Page 44 ing ring 3 with second tool from the toolkit. Use adjusting rings 2 and 3 Measure distance d1 be- to adjust spring preload. tween the bottom edge of luggage-plate recess 6 and To turn the adjusting rings, the top edge of axle tube 7. engage tool 4 from above Apply the weight of the rider in such a way that all three...

  • Page 45: Damping

    turn adjusting ring 3 in di- Adjust the damping Load-dependent rection b. characteristic to suit spring adjustment of spring preload. Tighten the lock by tighten- preload ing adjusting ring 2 in direc- Damping tion a with the tool from the 1.6 in (40 mm) (Negative toolkit, while holding adjust- spring displacement of...
  • Page 46 to turn the adjusting screws on left and right in the + direction. If you want to reduce damp- ing, use a screwdriver to turn the adjusting screws on left and right in the - direc- tion. Rebound stage, basic Use adjusting screws 1 on Use adjusting screws 1 on setting, front...
  • Page 47 If you want to increase the Compression stage, rebound stage, turn adjust- basic setting, front ing ring 1 in direction b. Turn bottom adjusting Rebound stage, basic screw as far as it will go setting, rear in the clockwise direction, then back it off 10 clicks Turn adjusting screw in the counterclockwise...

  • Page 48: Tires

    justing ring 1 in the H direc- At high road speeds, tire tion. valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu- If you want to reduce the compression stage, turn ad- gal force. justing ring 1 in the S direc- Fit metal valve caps with rub- tion.

  • Page 49: Headlight

    Pull the seat toward the rear to the relevant conditions by a Removing seat to release it from its hold- specialized workshop, prefer- Make sure ground is level ers. ably an authorized BMW Mo- and firm and park the mo- torrad retailer. torcycle.
  • Page 50 Installing seat that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Push the seat as far as pos- sible toward the front. Insert the seat with the mounts 3 in the holders 4. Tighten the screw 1 hand- tight with the seat key 2.

  • Page 51: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ... . . Checklist ..... . Starting ..... . . Running in .

  • Page 52: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized Do not ride your motorcy- handling. BMW Motorrad retailer will be cle after consuming alcohol, Do not exceed the gross happy to advise you and has drugs and/or medication.
  • Page 53 cause loss of consciousness Stop the engine immediately Cooling would be with fatal consequences. if it misfires inadequate if the engine were allowed to idle for Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Use unleaded fuel only Do not run the engine in a lengthy period with the Comply with all specified motorcycle at a standstill:...

  • Page 54: Checklist

    withstand. Damage caused in Starting engine Engine oil level (every time this way is not covered by the you refuel) warranty. Brake pad wear (during ev- Do not tamper with the engine ery third stop for refueling) control unit. Starting Checklist Side stand Use the following checklist...
  • Page 55 Phase 1 by a specialized workshop, ignition. General warning light preferably an authorized The start attempt is au- shows red. BMW Motorrad retailer. tomatically interrupted CHECK! appears on the if battery voltage is too low. display. Recharge the battery before...

  • Page 56: Running In

    Running in Brake early. Engine run-in speed The first 600 miles Tires (1,000 km) New tires have a smooth sur- <4000 min While running in the mo- face. This must be rough- Do not accelerate at full torcycle, vary the throttle ened by riding in a restrained throttle.
  • Page 57 cycle is more stable on a level Always check that the ground Hold motorcycle upright and surface with the handlebars under the stand is level and balanced. firm. turned to the left than with An extended side stand the handlebars turned to the can catch on the ground Switch off the engine.

  • Page 58: Refueling

    Refueling Refueling Make sure ground is level and firm and park the mo- Fuel is highly flammable. Fuel level torcycle. Fire at the fuel tank can result in fire and explosion. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank.

  • Page 59: Brake System

    Press the fuel tank cap to damp brake disks and brake pads. down firmly to close. Brake early until the brakes Remove key and close pro- are dry or braked until dry. tective cap. Brake system Salt on brakes The full braking effect Descending mountain can be delayed if the passes...
  • Page 60 Dirt or mud on brakes When the motorcycle is ridden on loose sur- faces or muddy roads, the brakes may fail to take effect immediately because of dirt or moisture on the disks or brake pads. Brake early until the brakes are braked clean.

  • Page 61: Accessories

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

  • Page 62: General Instructions

    Your authorized BMW Motor- granted. Tests conducted rad retailer is the right place by these instances cannot to go for genuine BMW parts make provision for all operat- and accessories,other BMW- ing conditions experienced by approved products, and ex-...

  • Page 63: Luggage

    Luggage ignition and/or during start- ing, the onboard socket is Correct loading switched off to take the load Overloading and imbal- off the motorcycle electrical anced loads can ad- system. versely affect the motorcycle's Cable routing handling. The cables from the onboard Do not exceed the gross socket to the auxiliary device weight limit and observe the...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ... License-plate carrier ... Toolkit ......Engine oil .

  • Page 66: General Instructions

    General instructions Toolkit 4 Small plain screwdriver Adjusting damping charac- The 'Maintenance' chapter Toolkit teristic of front suspension describes work involving the checking and replacement of Toolkit for spring strut wear parts that can be per- formed with a minimum of ef- fort.

  • Page 67: Engine Oil

    Engine oil The correct engine oil level can only be checked at the oil Checking engine oil level sight glass. The engine can seize if Make sure ground is level the oil level is low, and and firm and park motorcy- this can lead to accidents.

  • Page 68: General Brake System

    Have all work on the brake 1000 km) system performed by a spe- Use the tool from the toolk- cialized workshop, preferably it to install the cap of the by an authorized BMW Motor- engine-oil filler neck. rad retailer. General brake system Checking brake operation...

  • Page 69: Brake Pads

    If no clear pressure points are perceptible: Have the brakes checked by a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake pads Checking front brake pad Visually inspect the left and thickness Front brake-disk thick- right brake pads to ascer-...
  • Page 70 Brake disk must not be visible through bore hole of inner brake pad. If brake disk is visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 71: Brake Fluid

    Brake-pad wear No rings visible: brake pads worn to wear limit; check as The rear brake has a mechan- described above ical brake-pad wear indicator. Brake fluid Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al- Read off the brake fluid level low air to penetrate the brake at the reservoir 1.
  • Page 72 Have the defect correct- voir horizontal) ed as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, Read off the brake fluid level If brake fluid level drops be- preferably an authorized at the reservoir 1. low permissible level: BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 73: Clutch

    Have the defect correct- Move handlebars into ed as soon as possible by straight-ahead position. a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever. Clutch fluid level Pressure point must be clearly perceptible.

  • Page 74: Tires

    If the tire tread depth no ed as soon as possible by longer complies with the Recommended tires a specialized workshop, legally required minimum For every size of tire, BMW preferably an authorized tread depth: Motorrad has tested and BMW Motorrad retailer. Replace tire.
  • Page 75 Raise front of motorcycle have been removed. until the front wheel can turn freely. BMW Motorrad Remove mounting bolts 1 recommends the BMW Mo- of brake calipers on left and torrad front-wheel stand for right.

  • Page 76: Installing Front Wheel

    Roll front wheel out of the Roll front wheel into forks. age. forks. Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. The front wheel must be installed right way round...
  • Page 77 Axle screw of front wheel in axle holder Thread-locking compound: Optimoly TA 30 lb/ft (40 Nm) Without actuating brake: firmly compress spring forks several times. Insert axis 4. Tighten right axle clamping Tighten the left-hand axle screws 3 to the specified clamping screws 1 with tightening torque.

  • Page 78: Installing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel age. Place motorcycle on an Always have the tightening auxiliary stand; BMW Mo- torques checked by a spe- torrad recommends BMW cialized workshop, preferably Motorrad rear wheel stand. Install mounting screws 1...

  • Page 79: Front Wheel Stand

    Place the motorcycle on an Tightening sequence: auxiliary stand before lifting Tighten diagonally Loosen adjusting screws 1. the front wheel with the BMW Push two mounts 2 far 44 lb/ft (60 Nm) Motorrad front-wheel stand. enough apart that front Remove rear wheel stand.

  • Page 80: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Tighten adjusting screws 1. Rear-wheel stand In order to be able to work safely on motorcycles without center stands, BMW Motor- rad offers a rear wheel stand. Set the desired height of the You can obtain the rear-wheel rear wheel stand using the stand from your authorized bolts 1.

  • Page 81: Lamps

    brake light shines at reduced brightness to double as a rear light. Even though you have this substitute rear light, the indicators in the display tell you that a bulb defect has oc- curred. A defective bulb places your safety at risk be- cause it is easier for other Push the rear-wheel stand Raise motorcycle while si-...
  • Page 82 Removing headlight sur- Pull low-beam and high- Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with your round ( beam bulb 3 out of head- fingers. For installation, use light housing. a clean, dry cloth. Dirt de- Replace defective bulb. posits, in particular oil and Bulb for low-beam and grease, interfere with heat ra-...
  • Page 83 procedure for changing bulbs described below includes removal of the headlight surround. Removing headlight sur- round ( Position rubber cap 1 on Push bulb 1 into socket 2. headlight housing and press Installing headlight surround Installing headlight surround Removing headlight surround Replacing parking light Make sure ground is level...
  • Page 84 Installing headlight Remove screw 1 and screws 2 on left and right. surround Tilt the headlight surround forward, but do not remove it at this point. Remove screws 1 on left and right. Remove the left and right Press bulb socket 4 into the headlight side panels.
  • Page 85 Place the headlight sur- Align the headlight surround Hold the left and right head- light side panels in position. round in position. with the mark on screw 1. Install screw 1 and screws 2 Tighten screw 1. Install screws 1 on left and on left and right, but do not right.
  • Page 86 Remove the rear trim pan- els, taking care not to mis- lay aluminum bushes 2. Remove screws 1 and 2. Remove the bulb socket 2 from the rear light by turning Take off tail-light protection it counterclockwise. plate 3. Remove the screws 1. Pull the rear light toward the rear to release it from its holders.
  • Page 87 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Install bulb socket 2 in tail Install screws 1. light by turning clockwise. Press the bulb 1 into the fitting 2 and install it by turn- ing it clockwise.
  • Page 88 Lay on tail-light protection Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light plate 3. housing by turning it coun- terclockwise. Install screws 1. Replace defective bulb. Install screws 2. Installing seat ( Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front Replacing turn indicator bulbs RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Make sure ground is level...
  • Page 89 Install bulb 2 by turning Install screw 1. Remove screw 1. clockwise in light housing. Take off cable guard. Replacing license-plate light Make sure ground is level and firm and park the mo- torcycle. Insert glass on motorcycle Pull bulb socket 1 out of in lamp housing and close.

  • Page 90: Jump-Starting

    Pull the bulb 2 out of the Press the bulb 2 into the Install cable guard with socket 3. socket 3. screw 1. Replace defective bulb. Jump-starting Bulb for license-plate The wires leading to the light power socket do not have a load-capacity rating W5W / 12 V / 5 W adequate for jump-starting...
  • Page 91 battery from the onboard battery. If the battery of Touching live parts of electrical system. your motorcycle is flat, use the ignition system with the engine running can cause spring-strut screw 1 as the Run engine of donor vehicle connection to ground. electric shock.

  • Page 92: Battery

    Charging the battery via BMW Motorrad has de- Keep the surface of the bat- the onboard socket is veloped a trickle-charger tery clean and dry...
  • Page 93 indicator lights fail to light Charging disconnected Removing seat ( up, the battery is completely battery If it is not standing firm- flat. Attempting to charge a ly, the motorcycle could Charge battery using a suit- completely flat battery via the topple in the course of the able charger.

  • Page 94: License-Plate Carrier

    First install positive battery Remove battery ground Place battery edgewise in wire 1 first. battery holder and turn it cable 2. into correct position. Then remove positive bat- Then install negative battery tery cable 2. The positive terminal is on cable 1.
  • Page 95 Take off the license-plate carrier and thread out the connected cables. Remove license-plate plug 1 Remove screws 3 on left from its holder and discon- and right. nect the plug. Take protection connector 2 Reinstall screws 4. out of holder. Connect connector 1 to Installing license-plate protection connector 2.
  • Page 96 Remove screws 4. Install screws 3 on left and Take end of wiring harness right. from connector 1 out of Thread in connected cables holder. and position license-plate Disconnect license-plate carrier. connector and protection Connect connector 1 and connector. insert in holder. Insert protection connec- tor 2 in holder.

  • Page 97: Care

    Care Care products ....Washing your motorcycle ..Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......Paint care .

  • Page 98: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends are dry or braked until dry. care products available at that you use BMW insect re- Warm water intensifies your authorized BMW Mo- mover to soften and wash off the effect of salt.

  • Page 99: Paint Care

    Headlight lens made of Especially in the case of road Treat rubber components with plastic salt, carefully clean chrome water or BMW rubber protec- Covering glass of the instru- parts with plenty of water and tion coating agent. ment cluster BMW auto shampoo.

  • Page 100: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or Before putting the mo- products containing carnauba torcycle into storage, wax or synthetic wax. have the engine oil and the...

  • Page 101: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..100 Threaded fasteners ... 101 Engine ..... . . 103 Riding specifications .

  • Page 102: Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi- tion Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch...

  • Page 103: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Handlebars Value Valid Handlebar clamping block on fork bridge M10 x 100 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Handlebars on handlebar clamping block M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Mirrors Value Valid Mirror on clamping piece 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Clamping piece on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
  • Page 104 Front wheel Value Valid Pinch bolt of axle holder M6 x 30 2x each side, alternately 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Axle screw of front wheel in axle holder Lubricate thread, M22 x 1.5 30 lb/ft (40 Nm) Optimoly TA Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Rear wheel...

  • Page 105: Engine

    Engine Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio 12:1 Rated output 113 hp (83 kW), At: 7500 min with OE Power reduction:...
  • Page 106 Engine oils of the API classification SF or better. Engine oils of the ACEA classifica- tion A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recom- mends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW Mo- torrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
  • Page 107 Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- 30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tem- peratures SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F (-10...30 °C), Operation at moder- ate 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...

  • Page 108: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h) Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated torsional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Gear ratios 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...

  • Page 109: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of final drive 2.82:1 Running gear Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 6.3 in (160 mm), On wheel Type of rear suspension Directly linked central spring strut with coil pressure spring and single-tube gas-filled shock absorber Basic setting of spring preload, rear...

  • Page 110: Brakes

    Brakes Type of front brake hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4- piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal Wheels and tires Front wheel design...
  • Page 111 Tire combinations recommended at time of front: Metzeler Sportec M3, 120/70 ZR17 M/ going to press (As at: 27.02.2007) C (58W) rear: Metzeler Sportec M3, 180/55 ZR17 M/ C (73W) front: Michelin Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear: Michelin Pilot Power, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) front: Dunlop Sportmax D209F Qualifier, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
  • Page 112 front: Continental Sport Attack, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear: Continental Sport Attack, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) front: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC4, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) rear: Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SC3, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) Tire pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire with OA Passenger footrest: 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Driver with passenger and/ or load, with cold tire...

  • Page 113: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket Fuses The circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni- tion is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 114: Frame

    Bulbs Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear...

  • Page 115: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 92.5 in (2350 mm) Motorcycle height 55.9 in (1420 mm), in DIN normal-load posi- tion; with mirrors Motorcycle width 36.3 in (922 mm), Across mirrors Driver's seat height 35 in (890 mm) Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 76.4 in (1940 mm) Weights Unladen weight...

  • Page 117: Service

    Service Reporting Safety Defects ..116 BMW Motorrad Service ..117 BMW Motorrad Service Quali- ty ......117...

  • Page 118: Reporting Safety Defects

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (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 119: Bmw Motorrad Service

    You can contact your autho- outstanding quality of service. money in the long run. rized BMW Motorrad retailer To ensure that your BMW is for information on the proce- always in optimum condition, dures included in BMW ser- BMW Motorrad recommends...

  • Page 120: Bmw Motorrad Service Card - On- The-Spot Breakdown Assistance

    BMW Motorrad certain time, others depend Service Network With all new BMW motorcy- on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With its worldwide service the motorcycle. vice Card protects you in the...
  • Page 121 Manual on CD or DVD, and is additional 12,000 miles available on request from your (20,000 km) (18,000 miles, authorized BMW Motorrad re- 30,000 miles, 42,000 miles tailer. etc. (30 000 km, 50 000 km, 70 000 km etc.)) if this distance is covered within a year.

  • Page 122: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-In Check Check Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. Odometer reading Brake fluid changed Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
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  • Page 127: Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 128 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 129 Brake pads Confirmation of maintenance Abbreviations and symbols, 6 work, 120 Check front, 67 Accessories Currentness of this manual, 7 Check rear, 68 General instructions, 60 Running in, 54 Brakes Damping, 43 Adjusting handbrake Battery, 15 Adjusting front compression lever, 37 Charging when connect- stage, 44 Checking operation, 66...
  • Page 130 Engine Fuel Headlight Refueling, 56 Starter, 17 Adjusting for RHD/LHD Technical data, 4, 104 traffic, 47 Starting, 52 Warning for fuel down to Headlight range, 47 Technical data, 103 reserve, 23 High-beam headlight, 16 Warning for engine electron- Fuel tank ics, 23 Horn, 16 Visible area, 11, 56...
  • Page 131 Lamps Maintenance Pre-ride check, 53 General instructions, 64 General instructions, 79 Intervals, 118 Replacing brake and tail Rear shock absorber Mirrors light bulb, 83 system, 13 Adjusting, 40, 41 replacing license-plate Rear suspension preload, 13 Motorcycle bulb, 87 Rear-wheel drive Care, 95 Replacing low-beam and Technical data, 107...
  • Page 132 Recommended tires, 72 Safety instructions Tachometer, 18 Running in, 54 Brakes, 57 Technical data Technical data, 108 Brakes, 108 Correct loading, 50 Top speed, 50 Bulbs, 112 Riding, 50 Toolkit, 15, 64 Clutch, 106 Seat Torques, 101 Dimensions, 113 Installing, 48 Transmission Electrical system, 111 Removing, 47...
  • Page 133 Weights Technical data, 113 Wheels Installing front wheel, 74 Installing rear wheel, 76 Removing front wheel, 72 Removing rear wheel, 76 Technical data, 108...
  • Page 134 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
  • Page 135 Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire with OA Passenger footrest: 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire *01477701447* BMW recommends *01477701447* Order No.: 01 47 7 701 447 04.2007, 1st Edition...

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