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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) S 1000 RR BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany 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

    Heated handlebar grips ..40 Brakes ..... . 65 BMW Motorrad Race Parking your motorcycle ..66 ABS .
  • Page 5 ......144 BMW Motorrad DTC ..102 Cleaning sensitive motorcy- 8 Accessories .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....162 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 163 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....163 Service and maintenance procedures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual 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 ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left ... . 14 Multifunction switch, right .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front spring preload ( Adjusting front rebound- stage damping ( Adjusting rear compression (jounce) damping ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Payload table Chain adjustment values Engine oil level indicator 109) Adjusting front compres- sion damping (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 113) Vehicle Identification Num- ber and type plate (on steering-head bearing at right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 112) Steering damper (behind the right side panel) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 114) Engine oil fill location 110) Adjusting rear rebound-...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Headlight high beam and flasher ( Using lap timer ( with BMW Motorrad Race ABS ABS operation ( with BMW Motorrad Race ABS and DTC Using DTC ( Using hazard warning flashers ( Turn signals ( Horn...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip ( Selecting riding mode Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starting the engine...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Battery with BMW Motorrad Race ABS Deviating position of the battery: shifted back and rotated by 180° Helmet holder ( Luggage loops ( Onboard tool kit ( 108) Fuse box ( 137) Rider's Manual (US Model)

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lamps ( Tachometer Shiftpoint lamp ( Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Warning and indicator lamps ..21 Service display ..... . 22 Cruising range .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Speedometer Coolant temperature with heated handlebar grips Heated grip display Odometer ( Clock ( set riding mode ( Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral." Selection of the ride mode Refer to Chapter 5 for in- formation regarding the dis- play modes available for track use.

  • Page 23: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps with BMW Motorrad Race ABS ABS warning lamp ( with BMW Motorrad Race ABS and DTC DTC warning lamp ( Indicator lamp for left turn signal Universal warning lamp, appears together with warnings in display panel...

  • Page 24: Service Display

    If the motorcycle covers high an- Consult a certified workshop, nual mileages then shorter ser- If the time remaining until the preferably an authorized BMW vice intervals may be required. next service will elapse within Motorrad retailer, for setting of...

  • Page 25: Cruising Range

    For this reason travel range is only calculated with the side stand retracted. The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recommends Warnings for which no individual that you do not try to use the full warning lamp is present are sig- The cruising range 1 indicates range before refueling.
  • Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning ! EWS Lights up yellow Electronic immobilizer is active ( is indicated Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( play flashes Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode ! LAMPR Lights up yellow...
  • Page 27 Warning light Displays Meaning ! VDS is indicated Fall sensor defective ( Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error ( Flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( Flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed Lights up DTC deactivated ( Lights up DTC error (...
  • Page 28 Warning light Displays Meaning ! DWA Lights up yellow is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery discharged ! SPEED Shiftpoint lamp is indi- Speed warning ( flashes or remains cated on continuously.
  • Page 29 BMW Motorrad retailer. Have the defective key re- Coolant temperature too placed, preferably by an autho- Engine in emergency- high rized BMW Motorrad retailer. operation mode General warning light shows Engine error warning light Fuel down to reserve red. lights up.

  • Page 30: Parking Light Bulb

    In exceptional cialized workshop, preferably A defective bulb places cases, the engine stops and can an authorized BMW Motorrad your safety at risk because no longer be started. Otherwise, retailer. it is easier for other users to not the engine runs in the emer- see the motorcycle.

  • Page 31: Abs Error

    Activating suppression of the ABS warning lamp lights SETUP fault message in the completed mode. with BMW Motorrad Race Possible cause: Motorcycle has fallen over The ABS system has been deac- tivated by the driver. ! VDS (Vertical Down Sensor) is ABS warning lamp flashes.
  • Page 32 Have the malfunction corrected DTC warning light lights up. as soon as possible by a spe- completed cialized workshop, preferably with BMW Motorrad Race ABS Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad and DTC The DTC system has been deac- retailer.
  • Page 33 Possible cause: discharged cialized workshop, preferably The preset maximum speed has with anti-theft alarm an authorized BMW Motorrad been exceeded. retailer. General warning light shows Reduce speed. yellow. Entering a new maximum Anti-theft alarm battery speed.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 40 BMW Motorrad Race ABS ..41 Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) ..42 Riding mode .

  • Page 36: Steering And Ignition Lock

    A single key fits the steering and Turn handlebars to left. with BMW Motorrad Race ignition lock, the fuel filler cap and the seat lock. ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( with BMW Motorrad Race ABS and DTC DTC self-diagnosis is per- formed. (...

  • Page 37: Ews Electronic Immobilizer

    Adjust the clock only when the If you lose a key, you can have it Handlebars locked. motorcycle is stationary. disabled by your BMW Motorrad Key can be removed. partner. When having a key dis- Switch on ignition. abled you should also bring all of...

  • Page 38: Odometer

    Setting is completed. Remaining cruising range (when fuel level reaches Odometer reserve) Selecting readings Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Switch on ignition. Select desired tripmeter. Press and hold button 2 until hours 3 flash. Press button 1 to increase hours. Press button 2 to decrease hours.
  • Page 39 Continue to press the button 2 To adopt the current speed as When you exceed the preset LIMIT until appears in the the new limit: Press the but- speed the shiftpoint lamp 3 re- display. ton 2 and maintain pressure sponds by lighting up or flashing until the current speed appears at the preset frequency and the...

  • Page 40: Lights

    maintain pressure until appears in the display. Lights Parking lights The parking lights come on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a Press switch 1 toward front to Immediately after switching strain on the battery. Do switch on high beams.

  • Page 41: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning turn indicators are automatically switched off. flashers Switching on hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery. Do not use the hazard Press button 1 to switch on warning flashers for longer than hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 42: Emergency-Off Switch

    Emergency-off switch battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the battery is (kill switch) inadequately charged, the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability. Engine switched off Operating position Emergency-off switch (kill Heated handlebar grips switch) with heated handlebar grips Operating the emergency...

  • Page 43: Bmw Motorrad Race Abs

    BMW Motorrad Race ABS warning lamp lights with BMW Motorrad Race with BMW Motorrad Race ABS and DTC Switching off ABS function Switch on ignition. The ABS function can The handlebar grips can be also be deactivated while heated at two different levels.

  • Page 44: Dynamic Traction Control

    DTC warning light begins Dynamic Traction to light up Control (DTC) Release button 1 within two Press and hold button 1 until with BMW Motorrad Race ABS seconds. the ABS warning lamp 2 dis- and DTC DTC warning light contin- play pattern changes.

  • Page 45: Riding Mode

    Switching on DTC alternative, the ignition can be Details on the selectable switched off, then on again. driving modes are provided function in the chapter "Technology in If the DTC warning light Detail". lights up after switching the ignition off and on and then con- tinued driving over 3 mph (5 km/ h), a DTC error has occurred.
  • Page 46 tion at the rear wheel (see the chapter "Technology in detail"). When the motorcycle comes to a stop, the selected riding mode is activated after approx. ten seconds. The new riding mode is acti- vated during operation under the following conditions: Brakes not engaged With the coding plug installed, Press button 1 repeatedly until...

  • Page 47: Brakes

    Installing coding plug Remove cover cap of the con- nector 1. Using the coding plug voids the operating permit for public roads. Do not use the coding plug on public roads. Switch off ignition. Removing driver's seat ( 54). For safety reasons, after the cod- ing plug is connected, the RAIN mode 1 is automatically acti- To do so, press the locking...

  • Page 48: Mirrors

    Spring preload Adjusting the handbrake from Position 1: largest dis- lever while driving can lead tance between handlebar grip Setting to accidents. and brake lever The spring preload on the front Only adjust the handbrake up to Position 6: smallest dis- wheel must be adapted to the lever when the motorcycle is tance between handlebar grip...
  • Page 49 adjusting screws 3 with tool of Adjustment of spring onboard tool kit in direction a. preload dependent on To increase spring deflection loading (decrease spring preload), turn adjusting screws 3 with tool of 0.4...0.6 in (10...15 mm) onboard tool kit in direction b. (With rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Ensure that the settings on the left and right sides are identical.
  • Page 50 edge 1 of license-plate carrier and screw 2 of chain guard. Load motorcycle with driver. With the assistance of a helper, measure distance d between points 1 and 2 again and cal- culate difference (spring deflec- tion) between the measured values.

  • Page 51: Damping

    Adjusting compression Tighten screw 1 to specified torque. damping on front wheel Clamp screw on upper spring plate 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Damping Setting To increase damping: turn ad- The damping must be adjusted justing screw with tool on on- to the road conditions and the board toolkit so that marking 2 Use adjusting screws 1 on left...
  • Page 52 Compression stage, ba- Rebound stage, basic sic setting, front setting, front Position 8 (sporty setting Position 7 (sporty setting with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) Make sure that the same val- Make sure that the same val- ues are set on the left and ues are set on the left and right.
  • Page 53 Pressure stage basic set- ting at rear High-Speed Position 2 (comfortable setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 4 (normal setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 9 (sport-oriented Adjust compression damping To increase damping: turn setting with rider 187 lbs extended jounce travel (low adjusting screw or adjustment (85 kg))

  • Page 54: Tires

    Adjusting rebound-stage Rebound stage, basic damping at rear wheel setting, rear Make sure ground is level and Position 4 (standard setting firm and park motorcycle. with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 7 (sport-oriented setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) To increase damping: turn ad- Factory settings at rear justing screw with tool from...

  • Page 55: Headlight

    Adjusting headlight for vent sudden tire deflation. BMW Motorrad retailer. RHD/LHD traffic Make sure ground is level and This motorcycle's headlight fea- Driver and passenger firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 56 Installing passenger seat Lock seat lock with ignition key. Removing driver's seat Unlock seat lock 1 with the vehicle ignition key. Mount passenger seat in Lift passenger seat at rear, mounts 2 on left and right. then remove by pulling back Press cover of driver's seat and upward.

  • Page 57: Helmet Holder

    Installing driver's seat Press cover of driver's seat The helmet catch can over screw sockets toward scratch the paneling. Mount driver's seat in mount 2, front somewhat and hold in When hooking on the helmet, then position over screw sock- place.

  • Page 58: Luggage Loops

    Luggage loops Locking luggage on motorcycle Removing passenger seat 53). Turn over passenger seat. Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunction with passenger footrests, to lash luggage onto passenger seat. When doing so, make sure that the rear trim is not damaged.

  • Page 59: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....58 Checklist ......59 Starting .

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    Imbalanced load with hot surfaces, particularly at the year. Your authorized BMW Loose clothing the silencer. Motorrad retailer will be happy to Insufficient tire inflation pres-...

  • Page 61: Checklist

    Brakes lowed to idle for a lengthy period performed. ( Front and rear brake fluid levels with the motorcycle at a stand- with BMW Motorrad Race ABS Clutch still: overheating would result. In and DTC Shock absorber setting and extreme cases, the motorcycle...
  • Page 62 Phase 1 You cannot start the mo- The start attempt is auto- torcycle with the side stand matically interrupted if bat- extended and a gear engaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge The engine will switch itself off if the battery before you start the it is started with the transmission engine, or use jump leads and a in neutral and then a gear is en-...
  • Page 63 DTC cialist service facility, preferably ABS warning lamp flashes. an authorized BMW Motorrad The readiness for operation retailer. of the BMW Motorrad DTC is ABS self-diagnosis checked by the self-diagnosis. ABS self-diagnosis Self-diagnosis is performed completed with BMW Motorrad Race...

  • Page 64: Breaking In

    (Odometer Phase 2 as soon as possible by a spe- reading 186...621 miles cialized workshop, preferably DTC warning light flashes (300...1000 km)) an authorized BMW Motorrad slowly. no full throttle (Odome- retailer. ter reading 0...621 miles Phase 2 (0...1000 km))

  • Page 65: Shifting Gears

    Shifting gears New brake pads can extend Shiftpoint lamp flashing: engine stopping distance by a sig- rpm too high Shiftpoint lamp nificant margin. Upshift rpm Brake early. During driving the shiftpoint lamp Tires indicates the speed at which the rider should shift into the next- New tires have a smooth sur- highest gear.

  • Page 66: Steering

    BMW Motorrad recommends that the clutch be disengaged for all upshifts under these conditions. The shifting assistant should not...

  • Page 67: Brakes

    B to reduce the Locking up of the front wheel is changes during braking. The damping force. prevented by the BMW Motorrad heavier you brake, the more Basic steering damper Race ABS. the front wheel is loaded. The...

  • Page 68: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Wet, soiled brakes On a grade, the motorcycle should always face uphill; se- motorcycle Moisture and dirt on the brake lect 1st gear. disks and the brake pads result in Side stand a decrease in the braking action. Refueling Switch off engine.

  • Page 69: Securing Motorcycle For Trans

    and get onto the road. This re- Usable fuel quantity sults in a danger of falling. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. Leaded fuel will destroy the 17.5 l) catalytic converter. Use only unleaded fuel. Reserve fuel quantity Refuel with quality listed below at most until lower edge of filler neck is reached.
  • Page 70 Secure the motorcycle against tipping away to the side. Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on side stand. Undo the screws 1 and remove Fasten straps at rear on both the trim panel at the lower fork sides on passenger footrests bridge.

  • Page 71: On The Racetrack

    On the racetrack Multifunction display ....70 LAPTIMER mode ....72 INFO mode .

  • Page 72: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display INFO mode: In the INFO mode the stored information from the Selecting display mode LAPTIMER mode can be dis- played. This mode can only be activated with the motorcycle stopped. SETUP mode: In the SETUP mode the instrument cluster's display features can be adjusted INFO-MENU to driver's preferences.
  • Page 73 Overview of mode selection solid line: button pressed briefly dotted line: press and hold button Operating odometer Setting clock ( 35). Starting time recording 74). Starting INFO menu Starting SETUP menu Speed warning (...

  • Page 74: Laptimer Mode

    LAPTIMER mode Marking displayed value delay can be set as described on Page ( 88). The following times can be Display shown in the second line: The time of the previous lap is marked with "LASTLAP". The running time of the current lap.
  • Page 75 Overview of lap timer mode solid line: button pressed briefly dotted line: press and hold button Ending time entry ( 75). Interrupting time entry 75). Starting time recording 74). Adjusting display setting 74).
  • Page 76 Adjusting display setting Starting time recording new lap can only be started in the other modes with an exter- nal signal. Infrared receiver with infrared receiver Operation of the instrument clus- ter in the LAPTIMER mode can be carried out conveniently with an infrared signal.
  • Page 77 Interrupting time entry Ending time entry continued. Only after the current recording has been deleted in INFO mode does counting begin at lap 1 again. Fastest lap expected This function must be activated SETUP in the menu ( 89). To interrupt time entry, press First, press the button 1 to in- button 1.
  • Page 78 fastest lap then a new fastest lap can be anticipated. The "fastest lap" lamp 1 lights up.

  • Page 79: Info Mode

    INFO mode All-time best lap time ATBEST Selecting stored lap BEST Best stored lap time ( LAST Last stored lap time ( All other stored laps The sum total of all recorded TOTAL lap times ( Exit INFO mode INFO RETURN Allows deletion of stored data INFO CLEAR ALL ) (except...
  • Page 80 Overview of Info mode solid line: button pressed briefly dotted line: press and hold button Selecting stored lap 77). Deleting lap times ( 81). Jump directly to CLEAR ALL menu Exiting INFO mode 79). Clearing recording ( 80). Activating ROAD mode 80).
  • Page 81 Information on each race Lap time of displayed race Exiting INFO mode Press and hold button 2 to exit INFO mode. The recorded values are Alternately: top speed stored. (max) and minimum speed Press button 1 or button 2 re- (min) of the indicated race INFO RETURN peatedly until...
  • Page 82 Clearing recording Activating ROAD mode The all-time best lap remains stored even if the recorded laps are deleted. As a result, a new race can be recorded at other times and compared with the best lap from previous races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted.
  • Page 83 LAST Deleting lap times the last stored lap , the corresponding lap is deleted. The lap that previously had been the second to last lap is taken over as the new last lap. a random stored lap, it is deleted. The numbering of the remaining laps is maintained.

  • Page 84: Setup Mode

    SETUP mode Shiftpoint lamp activation SFT-ON rpm( Selecting parameter Shiftpoint lamp switch-off rpm SFTOFF Shiftpoint lamp brightness set- SFT-BR ting ( Shiftpoint lamp flashing fre- SFT-FL quency ( Display structure in Laptimer SETUP LAPTIMER mode ( Display duration for last HOLD recorded time ( LAP-TM...
  • Page 85 Overview of Setup mode solid line: button pressed briefly dotted line: press and hold button Selecting parameter 82). Jump directly to ROAD mode Setting parameter ( 84). Exiting settings ( 84).
  • Page 86 Setting parameter Exiting settings Switch-on speed of shifting flasher Press and hold button 2 until Press and hold button 1 until multifunction display switches displayed parameter begins to Display of switch-on speed in over to ROAD mode. flash. rpm. Press button 1 or button 2 re- A value which is still flashing peatedly until desired value is will not be saved.
  • Page 87 Switch-off speed of Brightness of shifting Flashing frequency of shifting flasher flasher shiftpoint lamp Display of switch-off speed in Display of shifting flasher bright- Flashing frequency of the shift- rpm. ness in percent of the maximum point lamp and the speed warn- brightness.
  • Page 88 Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The running time of the cur- The time required for the pre- The running time of the current rent lap is shown in the second ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line line and the best lap time of the ond line and the running time of and the all-time best lap time is...
  • Page 89 Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The time required for the pre- The running time of the current The second line remains empty ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line and the running time of the cur- ond line and the best lap time of and the third line remains empty.
  • Page 90 Display duration for last Minimum lap time Lamp malfunction stopped time displays When using an infrared receiver to determine the lap times, the Display of the display duration in If lamps or bulbs are removed time can be set which must seconds.
  • Page 91 Fastest lap display Speed warning Display brightness The "fastest lap expected" func- When you select this function Five different intensities are avail- tion ( 75) is activated. able for adjusting the display a supplementary main menu al- brightness. lowing selection of a maximum speed is activated.

  • Page 92: In A Gravel Bed

    In a gravel bed Mirror removal and installation with BMW Motorrad Race ABS and DTC Removing mirror Make sure ground is level and DTC shut-off firm and park motorcycle. On very loose substrates (e.g. a gravel bed on a racetrack), the...

  • Page 93: Tion

    Removing and installing Actuate locking mechanism 2 and disconnect the plug. license-plate carrier Removing license-plate with anti-theft alarm carrier Switch off ignition. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. with anti-theft alarm Deactivate anti-theft alarm sys- Mount mirrors on left and right tem if necessary.
  • Page 94 Carefully disconnect anti-theft Press locking mechanism 7 Detach screws 8 with wash- alarm system bracket 5 from to left with small screwdriver ers and remove license-plate rear frame and rotate it upward. while simultaneously sliding carrier. Guide cable through connector toward rear off anti- opening 9 when doing so.
  • Page 95 secure on rear frame with cable tie 1. with anti-theft alarm Position license-plate carrier Close connector so that locking and guide cable through open- mechanism 6 engages. ing 9. Install screws 8 with washers. Slide connector of license-plate carrier onto anti-theft alarm system bracket so that lock- ing mechanism 7 engages.

  • Page 96: Removing And Installing Front Turn

    fairing side panel also apply logi- cally for the left side. Removing fairing side panel 115). Mount anti-theft alarm system Undo the screw 2 and remove in bracket from front. the turn signal. Guide cable through fairing side panel. Install screw 4. Protect connector on motorcy- Close connector so that locking cle against contamination.
  • Page 97 Installing front turn signal Mount side panel in rubber Position the wind deflection buffer at position 4. wing 2 ensuring that is on the Unfasten the screws 1 then correct side. Install screws 3 with washers. remove the wind deflection The letters "R"...
  • Page 98 Remove screws 2. Position turn signal and install screw 2. Remove screws 3 with wash- ers. Pull fairing side panel out of rubber buffer at position 4 and remove. Guide cable through fairing side panel. Clip the turn signal cable in at position 1.

  • Page 99: Detail

    Riding mode ......98 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Race ABS ......100 Engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC .

  • Page 100: Riding Mode

    BMW Motorrad. SLICK mode Do not use the coding plug on assumes racing tires and roads SPORT public roads. with very good adhesion.
  • Page 101 ing tires with maximum adhesion The DTC system intervenes later SLICK than in the RAIN mode so that (slick tires) are mounted. Longer To activate the SLICK mode, the minor drifts are possible at the wheelies and wheelies at small coding plug must be used.

  • Page 102: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Race Abs

    BMW Motorrad Race Bumpy or rough roads can briefly surface. Gravel, ice, snow and lead to a loss of contact be- wet roads offer a considerably...
  • Page 103 At this point in sure, than when the footbrake To detect the tendency of the time, the BMW Motorrad Integral pedal is actuated before or to- wheels to lock up, the speeds ABS must assume extremely low gether with the handbrake lever.

  • Page 104: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc

    The driver is always respon- then on again. momentum take over and even sible for adapting his/her driving BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- style. How important is regular able to counteract their effects. Do not reduce the additional...
  • Page 105 In the following unusual driving wheel touches the ground again. states, the BMW Motorrad DTC In this case, BMW Motorrad can be automatically deactivated. recommends turning back the Unusual driving conditions:...

  • Page 107: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....106...

  • Page 108: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 109: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....108 Battery ......138 Onboard tool kit .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    Adjusting chain tension Adjusting spring preload you can obtain from your autho- 119). at rear wheel ( 47). rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Extension for screwdriver Special tools and thorough spe- insert cialized knowledge are required Adjusting rear damping to carry out some of the work (in conjunction with slot- described here.

  • Page 111: Engine Oil

    Open-ended wrench 10 Reversible screwdriver in- check the oil level after a longer sert trip. Wrench size: 10/13 mm with Phillips and Torx T25 Adjusting chain tension Make sure ground is level and blade 119). firm and hold motorcycle at op- Removing driver's seat Plastic attachment for erating temperature vertically.

  • Page 112: Brake System

    Have all work on the brake sys- a specialized workshop, engine damage. tem carried out by specialists. preferably an authorized BMW Always make sure that the oil Have the brakes checked by a Motorrad retailer. level is correct.
  • Page 113 From rear looking at brake Failure of the brake system by a specialized workshop, pads 1. due to a possible loss of preferably an authorized BMW the brake pads. Motorrad retailer. Only use brake pads with a car- If genuine BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 114 BMW Motorrad recommends reliability of the brake system, installing only genuine BMW make sure that the brake pads Motorrad brake pads. are not worn beyond their mini- mum thickness. Checking rear brake pad Have the brake pads replaced thickness by a specialized workshop,...
  • Page 115 Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Checking rear brake fluid level Read off brake fluid level at Front brake fluid level brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 116: Coolant

    Check brake fluid level regularly. Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Coolant Check level of brake fluid in Checking coolant level Rear brake fluid level rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 117: Fairings And Panels

    view: from front looking at in- fairing side panel also apply logi- side of right-hand side panel. cally for the left side. Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Add coolant up to specified level. Unfasten the screws 1 then Checking coolant level Coolant, specified level remove the wind deflection 114).
  • Page 118 Installing fairing side Pull fairing side panel out of rubber buffer at position 4 and panel remove. Remove the screw 1 on the inside of the side panel. Mount fairing side panel in mount 6 on engine spoiler. Disconnect plug 5. Take off fairing side panel.

  • Page 119: Clutch

    If no clear pressure point can be felt: Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking clutch lever play Mount side panel in rubber Position the wind deflection buffer at position 4. wing 2 ensuring that is on the correct side.

  • Page 120: Rims And Tires

    TI, TWI or by an arrow. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. When the minimum tread depth is reached: Checking tire tread depth To increase clutch play: turn Replace tires concerned.

  • Page 121: Chain

    To extend and maximize the measure the difference a. chain's service life BMW Motorrad recommends using BMW Motorrad chain lubricant Chain spray Wipe off excess lubricant.

  • Page 122: Checking Chain Wear

    Ensure that the figures 4 indi- shop, preferably an authorized Determine chain length below cating the adjustment settings BMW Motorrad retailer. the rear wheel swing arm with are identical on left and right. 9 rivets. Tighten locknuts 3 on left and...

  • Page 123: Wheels

    BMW Motorrad Race lations. A change in these sizes Tire recommendation due to conversion to others than For every size of tire, BMW the wheels installed as standard Motorrad has tested and equipment can seriously affect approved certain makes as the control comfort of these sys- roadworthy.
  • Page 124 Do not operate the handbrake Place motorcycle on an auxil- suspension. lever when the brake calipers iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- To ensure the proper alignment have been removed. ommends BMW Motorrad rear of the threaded bush, do not Remove screws 2 of brake wheel stand.

  • Page 125: Installing Front Wheel

    Ease brake calipers onto brake Please see the information on disks. the effect of wheel sizes on the with BMW Motorrad Race chassis control systems ABS and DTC at the beginning of this chapter. Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified...

  • Page 126: Removing Rear Wheel

    Removing rear wheel Loosen adjusting screws 2 on Place motorcycle on an auxil- left and right. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Remove adjusting plate 4 and ommends BMW Motorrad rear slide axle as far as possible to- wheel stand.
  • Page 127 6. bracket 8. sor 9 is not damaged when rolling out the rear wheel. with BMW Motorrad Race Roll rear wheel as far forward Roll rear wheel toward rear as possible and remove out of swing arm while pulling chain 7 from chain sprocket.

  • Page 128: Installing Rear Wheel

    BMW Motorrad Race guided past it. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad The chain sprocket and retailer. the spacer sleeves on the left and right are loosely inserted Roll rear wheel on support into in the wheel.
  • Page 129 stop 12 pointing toward the front. Raise the rear wheel and in- stall the quick-release axle 5 through the shim in the brake- caliper support and the rear wheel. Ensure that the quick-release axle seats securely against the travel stop on the adjustment Roll rear wheel further into Roll rear wheel as far forward plate.

  • Page 130: 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. Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- ommends the BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand.

  • Page 131: Rear Wheel Stand

    Rear wheel stand Installing the auxiliary stand on the rear wheel Turn in the bracket 2 with the Attach the auxiliary stand to the long sides facing the inside. front suspension and press it on the ground evenly. Adjust the mounting pieces 3 to the width of the pins in- Use basic stand with part num- serted into the front suspen-...

  • Page 132: Lamps

    Install the mounting pins (83 Turn in the bracket 2 with the Attach the auxiliary stand to 30 2 152 841) 1 on the left long sides facing the outside. the rear wheel swing arm and and right into the rear wheel press it on the ground evenly.
  • Page 133 Replace defective bulb. Bulbs featuring specifi- cation ratings for higher levels of illumination are com- mercially available as special ac- cessories. These bulbs have a shorter service life than conven- tional bulbs and also generate more heat. Under some circum- stances the high levels of heat Remove the cover 1 to replace Disconnect plug 3.

  • Page 134: Light Bulb

    where other than on its metal socket base. Attach plug 3. Remove parking light cover 1. Install the cover. Replacing left parking Install bulb 5. Start by inserting the lug 6 then press the bulb light bulb into the socket. Make sure ground is level and Insert both sides of wire firm and park motorcycle.
  • Page 135 Replacing right parking light bulb Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Switch off ignition. Remove bulb 4 from the Insert bulb 4 into the socket. socket. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light Remove cover 1. W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new...
  • Page 136 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the new bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Push the retainer 2 downward Insert socket 3 in headlight (using a screwdriver if nec- housing, continuing to apply...
  • Page 137 bulb's glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise. Install bulb 2 by screwing Replace defective bulb. clockwise into light housing. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn...
  • Page 138 Technical Data below, the tail light bulb must be replaced. In this case: Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Press bulb into socket. Maximum number of de- fective LEDs in taillight Pull bulb out of socket.

  • Page 139: Fuses

    If the fuses blow frequently, fuses. Latch audibly engages. have the electrical system Installing passenger seat Switch off ignition. checked by an authorized spe- 54). Make sure ground is level and cialized workshop, preferably a firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 140: Jump-Starting

    Jump-starting fully insulated crocodile clips at Start engine of the vehicle with both ends. discharged battery in usual The wires leading to the way; if engine does not start, Jump-starting with a donor- power socket do not have wait a few minutes before re- battery voltage higher than a load-capacity rating adequate peating attempt in order to pro-...
  • Page 141 Additional in- ing the battery on the following formation is available at your au- pages thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Do not turn the battery upside down An incorrect disconnection Disconnecting battery sequence increase the risk If the battery is not discon- from motorcycle.
  • Page 142 Connecting battery to with BMW Motorrad Race with BMW Motorrad Race vehicle Note any deviating position of Note any deviating position of First install positive battery ca- the battery and the terminals 1 the battery and the terminals 1 ble 2.

  • Page 143: Removing Battery

    Consult a certified workshop, In the case of longer peri- preferably an authorized BMW ods when the motorcycle is Motorrad retailer, for setting of not being used, the battery must the date.

  • Page 145: Care

    Care Care products ..... 144 Washing your motorcycle ..144 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 146: Care Products

    Warm water intensifies the that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 147: Paint Care

    BMW clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Motorrad recommends remov- ish for additional treatment. ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-...

  • Page 148: Protective Wax Coating

    To preserve the finish of your the engine oil and the oil filter motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec- element changed by a special- ommends using BMW Car Wax ist workshop, preferably an au- or agents that contain carnauba thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 149: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 148 Riding specifications ....159 Threaded fasteners ....149 Engine .

  • Page 150: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling ( 66).

  • Page 151: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Clamping screw in axle adapter M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Radial brake calipers on the axle adapter M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 152 Rear wheel Value Valid Adapter on rear wheel swinging M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Clamp screw on upper spring plate M5 x 25 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) Spring strut on main frame M10 x 65 41 lb/ft (56 Nm) Mirrors Value Valid...

  • Page 153: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine, angled 32° toward front. With four valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead camshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed transmission, wet-sump lubrication. Displacement 999 cc (999 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm) Piston stroke...

  • Page 154: Fuel

    BMW recommends the use of BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter change Products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally approved viscosity classes Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40 Engine oil, API SL / JASO MA2 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

  • Page 155: Clutch

    Engine oil for motorcycles with wet clutch, API SJ / JASO MA2 ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch Transmission Transmission design...

  • Page 156: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17 / 45 sprocket) Secondary gear ratio 2.647 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), On wheel...

  • Page 157: Brakes

    Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 158: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Rear tire designation 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold Electrical system Fuses Nominal current of fuse 1 (Instrument cluster )
  • Page 159 Nominal current of fuse 6 (Horn) 7.5 A Nominal current of fuse 7 (Ignition switch) Nominal current of fuse 8 (Sensor group) Main fuse 40 A Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery. Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation...

  • Page 160: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Frame Frame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-on...

  • Page 161: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 445 lbs (202 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg) Maximum payload 448 lbs (203 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 163: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 162 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 163 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......163 Service and maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 164: 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 165: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service of a breakdown (Mobile Service, To ensure that your BMW con- breakdown assistance, vehicle re- sistently remains in optimal con- With its worldwide service net- covery and retrieval, etc.). dition BMW Motorrad urges you work, BMW Motorrad can attend...
  • Page 166 BMW Service The specified service intervals apply to street operation. For BMW Service is carried out once racing operation, adjust the inter- a year. The scope of the ser- vals in accordance with loading. vices performed may be depen- dent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven.

  • Page 167: 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 168 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 169 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 170 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 171 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 172: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 173 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 174: Index

    Brake fluid Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fill level at front, 112 Adjusting play, 118 Checking fluid level at rear, 113 Checking operation, 117 Control, 14 Front reservoir, 13 Checking play, 117 Operating, 41 Rear reservoir, 13 Technical data, 153 Self-diagnosis, 61 Brake pads Confirmation of maintenance...
  • Page 175 Driving mode Fill location, 13 Hazard warning flashers Adjusting, 43 Technical data, 152 Control, 14 Driving mode control, 15 Topping up, 110 Operating, 39 Technology in detail, 98 Equipment, 7 Headlight Adjusting for RHD/LHD Control, 14 Fall sensor traffic, 53 Operating, 42 Warning indicators, 29 Headlight range, 53...
  • Page 176 Instrument cluster Operating headlight flasher, 38 Securing with straps, 67 Ambient light sensor, 17 Operating headlight high Storing, 146 Overview, 17 beams, 38 Multifunction display, 17 Operating parking light, 38 Control, 14 Parking lights, 38 Overview, 20 Jump-starting, 138 Luggage Selecting display mode, 70 Loading information, 58 Using INFO mode, 77...
  • Page 177 Left-hand multifunction Steering damper, 64 Safety instructions switch, 14 Position on motorcycle, 13 On braking, 65 Multifunction display, 20 Steering lock On riding, 58 Right side of motorcycle, 13 Locking, 34 Seats Right-hand multifunction Storing, 146 Installing, 53 switch, 15 Switching off, 66 Locking mechanism, 11 Underneath seat, 16...
  • Page 178 Transmission, 153 Size change, 121 Warning indicators Weights, 159 Technical data, 155 ABS, 29 Wheels and tires, 155 Anti-theft alarm system, 31 Tires Bulb defective, 28 Checking tire inflation Display, 23 pressure, 52 DTC, 30 Checking tire tread depth, 118 Electronic engine Inflation pressure table, 11 management, 27...
  • Page 179 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 180 Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), With tire cold BMW recommends *01418525217* Order No.: 01 41 8 525 217 09.2011, 1st Edition...

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