Page 1 Rider’s Manual (US Model) K 1200 R BMW Motorrad...
Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the We wish you many miles of community of BMW riders. safe and enjoyable riding Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you BMW Motorrad.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
..... 13 flashers ....40 Starting off with BMW Underneath seat ..15 Tripmaster .
Page 5 Paint care ....124 Toolkit ....90 BMW Motorrad service Protective wax quality .
Page 7: General Instructions
General instructions Overview......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ..... . 7 Technical data .
Page 8: Overview
EWS Electronic immobilizer. procedures. Should you want to sell your Indicates the end of an BMW one day, please also re- ESA Electronic Suspension item of information. member to turn over the Rid- Adjustment er's Manual to the new owner;...
Page 9: Equipment
Rider's Manual refer ment. This Rider's Manual to the standards of the describes optional equipment Deutsche Institut für Normung (OE) offered by BMW and se- e.V. (DIN) and comply with lected optional accessories its tolerance specifications. (OA). This explains why the...
Page 11: Overviews
Overviews General view, left side ..11 General view, right side ..13 Underneath seat ....15 Left handlebar fitting .
Page 13: General View, Left Side
General view, left side Clutch fluid reservoir Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Seat lock, beneath rear light ( Rear shock absorber damping adjustment Onboard socket (...
Page 15: General View, Right Side
General view, right side Display for engine oil lev- el ( Fill location for fuel Battery compartment 118) Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( Type plate Vehicle Identification Number Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...
Page 17: Underneath Seat
Underneath seat Filler neck, engine oil Overview of toolkit ( Anti-theft alarm (OE) Helmet holder under seat...
Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting
Left handlebar fitting Tripmaster/Onboard computer button (OE) 41) ( ESA button ( Pushbutton, horn Button for left turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 50) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (...
Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right
Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Pushbutton, starter Heated hand grips switch Button for right turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 51) ( Off button for turn indica- tor and hazard warning flashers ( 51) (...
Page 20: Instrument Cluster
Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) and sensor for instrument lighting Adjustment of clock The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.
Page 21: Headlight
Headlight High-beam headlights Low-beam headlight Side light...
Page 23: Status Indicators
Status indicators Multifunction display ... 22 Warning and indicator lights..22 ABS warning light ... 22 Function indicators ... . 22 General warning indicators .
Page 24: Multifunction Display
Multifunction display Warning and indicator ABS warning light lights In some countries a different display of the ABS warning light is possible. Alternative display of ABS warning light. Function indicators Fuel capacity Clock The horizontal bars un- Area for warning symbols Indicator light, left turn der the gas pump sym- indicator...
Page 25: General Warning Indicators
Coolant temperature The lateral bars under the temperature symbol show the coolant temperature level. General warning indi- cators Display General warnings are dis- played by means of texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow.
Page 26 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up yellow The warning Electronic immobilizer is active EWS! indicated Lights up yellow The warning Fuel down to reserve ( FUEL! indicated Lights up red Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine electronics ( Lights up red...
Page 27 Display Meaning Lights up yellow The warning Bulbs defective ( LAMPS! indicated Is indicated Ice warning ( Is displayed with Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( note Lights up yellow Is displayed with Anti-theft alarm battery drained note...
Page 28 In traffic jams, switch off the Have the defective key re- Reserve fuel quantity engine, but keep the ignition placed, preferably by an au- on so that the radiator fan thorized BMW motorcycle 1.1 gal continues to operate. retailer. Refueling ( Should the coolant tem-...
Page 29 Engine electronics sym- cialized workshop, prefer- Checking engine oil level bol is displayed. ably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer. The engine is running Topping up engine oil in emergency operating Engine oil pressure insuffi- mode.
Page 30 Replace defective bulbs as The battery is not being cialized workshop, prefer- soon as possible; always car- charged. ably an authorized BMW ry a complete set of spare Continued driving is possi- motorcycle retailer. bulbs if possible. ble until the battery is dis- charged.
Page 31 37 °F (3 °C). Contact a specialized work- General warning light shop, preferably an autho- The ice warning does lights up yellow. rized BMW motorcycle re- not mean that there is The warning LAMPS! is indi- tailer. no risk of black ice forming cated.
Page 32: Abs Warning Indicators
Country version 2. nected. Contact a specialized work- The warning indicators in this shop, preferably an autho- chapter are described using rized BMW motorcycle re- country version 1. tailer. ABS warning indica- tors Display ABS warnings are indicated...
Page 33 Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning Lights up red Brake switch defective ( Flashes 1x per Pull-away test not completed ( second Flashes 4x per Self-diagnosis not completed ( second Lights up red Lights up ABS warning lights defective ( Lights up red Flashes 1x per ABS function not available (...
Page 34 Brake switch defective cialized workshop, prefer- Self-diagnosis not complet- ably an authorized BMW General warning light motorcycle retailer. lights up red. ABS warning light flash- es four times per sec- Pull-away test not complet- There is a defect in the ond.
Page 35 BMW Inte- Avoid hard braking whenever brakes, considerably greater gral ABS may have failed. possible.
Page 36 ( cialized workshop, prefer- The following functions Worn brake pads can ably an authorized BMW must be available: considerably increase motorcycle retailer. Brake pressure present at the braking distance, and Brake fluid level in wheel both brake levers.
Page 37 Do not continue driving. brake system that can Inform a specialized work- lead to reduced braking ac- shop, preferably an autho- tion. rized BMW motorcycle re- Brake early. tailer. If the functions are active, ABS error further driving is possible.
Page 39: Operation
Operation Helmet holder ....53 Luggage loops ....54 Ignition switch and steering lock .
Page 40: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock
( dered on request. Do not switch off the ignition while the motorcycle is being with OE BMW Motorrad Inte- ridden. gral ABS: Turn key to position 1. Turn key to position 2. Side lights and all function Light switched off.
Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer
The electronic immobilizer motorcycle on the to your motorcycle and they helps protect your BMW mo- side stand, the surface of are transmitted via the ring torcycle from theft, and this the ground will determine antenna in the ignition lock.
Page 42: Hazard Warning Flash- Ers
You can obtain replacement tive again. keys only through an autho- Hazard warning flashers in rized BMW motorcycle retail- operation. er. The keys are part of an Left/right turn indicator integrated security system, so lights flash.
Page 43: Tripmaster
Switching off hazard Tripmaster warning flashers Tripmaster operation Press Tripmaster button 1 once briefly. Press turn-indicator cancel The operation of the Tripmas- button 3. ter described in the following Hazard warning flashers are can also be carried out with switched off. the button 1 in the instrument Alternative: Press button for cluster as an alternative.
Page 44 Select desired tripmeter. more approx. a gallon (sever- al liters). The determined residu- al range is an approxi- mate reading. BMW Motorrad therefore recommends that The residual operating you do not try to use the full range 1 is displayed together...
Page 45: Onboard Computer Oe
Onboard computer Onboard computer but- In this case the Tripmaster Press BC button 1 once in can only be operated with each case. the button 1 in the instrument cluster. The display of the op- On motorcycles with erating range is assumed by an onboard computer, the onboard computer.
Page 46 Average speed Calculation of average Resetting average speed Average consumption speed Oil level Ambient temperature Residual range Repeatedly press BC but- ton 1 until average speed The average speed 1 is cal- appears in display. culated based on the elapsed Hold down BC button for at time since the last "RESET".
Page 47 Calculation of average Resetting average con- Ambient temperature consumption sumption The current ambient tempera- ture 1 is displayed. The average consumption 1 is Repeatedly press BC but- calculated by dividing the dis- ton 1 until average con- An ice warning tance covered since the last sumption appears in dis- appears if the ambient-...
Page 48: Clock
Minutes reading 3 starts to Clock flash. Setting clock Press button 1. The minute increments by one each time you press the button. Press and hold button 1 un- til display changes. The display stops flashing. Clock setting ended. Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to ac- The setting of the clock de-...
Page 49: Emergency On/Off Switch
The engine can only be started in the operating position. If the emergency ON/OFF switch is operated with the ignition switched on, the BMW Integral ABS continues to Heated hand grips switch function. Emergency ON/OFF The handlebar grips can be switch.
Page 50: Clutch
grips are switched off to en- bar controls on the handle- you press the clutch lever for- sure starting capability. bars or the handlebars in their ward. mounts. Distance between handle- Attempting to adjust the bar grip and clutch lever in- clutch lever while riding creases.
Page 51: Lights
Attempting to adjust the Distance between handle- Switching on low-beam brake lever while riding bar grip and handbrake headlight the motorcycle can lead to lever increases. The low-beam headlight accidents. Turn adjusting screw 1 switches on automatically Adjust the brake lever only counterclockwise.
Page 52: Headlight
Move switch 1 for high- Have the headlight adjusted beam headlight to center to the relevant conditions by a position. specialized workshop, prefer- ably an authorized BMW mo- High-beam headlight torcycle retailer. switched off. Press bottom part of Ordinary adhesive tape...
Page 53: Seat
Switching off turn indica- tors Press left-hand turn indica- Press right-hand turn indi- tor button 1. cator button 2. After driving for approx. After driving for approx. Press turn-indicator cancel ten seconds or after cov- ten seconds or after cov- button 3.
Page 54 Turn the key counterclock- Raise the seat at the rear. If too much pressure is wise in the seat lock. applied in the forward If the seat is laid on a direction, there is a danger rough surface, the seat that the motorcycle will be edges may be damaged.
Page 55: Helmet Holder
Helmet holder Helmet holder under seat Press the seat firmly down- The helmet catch can wards beyond the detent. scratch the paneling. The seat can be heard to When hooking on the helmet, The helmet holder 1 is lo- lock into place. watch the position of the hel- cated under the seat.
Page 56: Luggage Loops
lightly on one of the cor- Luggage loops ners. Luggage loops under seat Adjustable mirror arm If the mirror adjustment func- tions are not sufficient, the mirror arm can also be adjust- Adjusting mirror arm Pull loops 1 out of retaining brackets 2.
Page 57: Spring Preload
Tighten union nut. Adjusting the spring To decrease spring preload, preload while the turn handwheel 1 in direc- Tighten protective cap over motorcycle is being ridden tion of arrow LOW. screw fitting. can lead to accidents. One click corresponds Spring preload Adjust the spring preload only to a half turn of the when the motorcycle is sta-...
Page 58 duction in spring preload re- To decrease damping, turn quires softer damping. adjusting screw in direction of arrow S. Adjusting rear shock ab- The range of adjustment sorber comprises three and Your motorcycle's han- a half turns of the adjusting dling will suffer if you do screw.
Page 59: Electronic Suspension
in the area 1, and the spring Electronic suspension preload in the area 2. adjustment ESA The display of the tripmaster Settings is hidden for the duration of the ESA display. Calling up settings Switch on ignition. Press button 1. Current setting is displayed.
Page 60: Tires
Adjusting spring preload One-up with luggage on the rear wheel and tighten it securely. Start engine. Incorrect tire pressure Two-up (with luggage) reduces the life of the tires. Ensure proper tire pressure. If button 1 is not pressed for a longer time, spring Check correct tire pressure preload is set as indicated.
Page 61: Riding
Starting ..... . . 62 Starting off with BMW Integral ......65 Running in .
Page 62: Safety Instructions
Your authorized cle. cause loss of consciousness BMW motorcycle retailer will Do not exceed the gross with fatal consequences. be glad to advise you on the weight limit and observe the Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Page 63 tion system when the engine Risk of fire Tampering with the con- is running. trol unit of the electronic Temperatures at the exhaust are high. engine-management sys- Catalytic converter Flammable materials If misfiring causes unburned (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Tampering with con- fuel to enter the catalytic con- clothing and luggage, etc.) trol unit of electronic...
Page 64: Checklist
Tread depth and tire pres- neutral or if you pull the clutch performed. ( sure with a gear engaged. Switch with OE BMW Motorrad Inte- Firm seating of cases and on the ignition before you gral ABS: luggage pull the clutch. When the...
Page 65 tion mode. Self-diagnosis Engine starts. is performed as soon as the Consult the troubleshooting brake levers are in their fully chart if the engine refuses released positions for the first to start. ( 128) time. During this period, nei- Pre-ride check ther the ABS function nor the power braking assistance is After switching on the igni-...
Page 66 If the general warning If it was not possible to end ABS self-diagnosis light cannot be dis- self-diagnosis: The BMW Integral ABS per- played, several malfunctions Release the brake lever as cannot be indicated. forms self-diagnosis and a soon as possible.
Page 67: Starting Off With Bmw Integral Abs Oe
Starting on grades: ABS pull-away test While running in motorcy- Engage gear. cle, vary throttle opening Release clutch lever and After starting off, the BMW and engine-speed range brake lever. Integral ABS checks the ABS frequently. Switch on ignition. sensors.
Page 68 Do not accelerate at full Tires throttle. New tires have a smooth sur- Avoid low engine speeds at face. This must be rough- full load. ened by riding in a restrained After 300 - 750 miles (500 - manner at various heel an- 1,200 km), have the first in- gles until the tires are run in.
Page 71: Parking Your Motorcycle
Slowly lean motorcycle to On a grade, the motor- Parking your motorcy- side until its weight is taken cycle should always face by stand and dismount to uphill; select 1st gear. Placing on side stand left. When you prop the If the ground is soft or motorcycle on the uneven, there is no guar-...
Page 73 Unlock steering lock. Retract the side stand before with OE BMW Motorrad Inte- moving the vehicle. gral ABS: Sit on motorcycle and use Brake servo assistance left foot to retract side is not available when the stand.
Page 75 Excessive movements Placing on center could result in the cen- stand ter stand retracting, and the motorcycle would topple as a If the ground is soft or result. uneven, there is no guar- Do not sit on the motorcycle antee that the motorcycle will while it is resting on the cen- rest firmly on the stand.
Page 77 Make sure that center stand Pushing off center is fully retracted. stand Unlock steering lock. with OE BMW Motorrad Inte- gral ABS: Brake servo assistance is not available when the ignition is off; the motorcycle can start to roll. Especially on inclines, switch on the ignition and wait for the ABS self-diagnosis.
Page 78: Refueling
Make sure the ground is Super unleaded Refueling level and firm and park the 95 ROZ Fuel is highly flammable. motorcycle. Usable fuel quantity Fire at the fuel tank can 5 gal result in fire and explosion. Reserve fuel quantity Do not smoke.
Page 79: General Brake System
Oil or grease on brakes Use both front and rear Brake system with Oil and grease on the brakes, and make use of the BMW Integral ABS brake disks and pads engine's braking effect as considerably diminish braking well. Sensitive electronic con- efficiency.
Page 80 ABS controller comes into ac- genuine emergencies. tion. The BMW Integral ABS pro- Take care when cornering. Brake booster vides improved braking de- When you apply the brakes On braking, BMW Integral...
Page 81 ABS does not intervene until out the hydraulic servo as- er possible. Brake early, as very late, if at all. Under these sistance of the BMW Integral increased braking force is re- circumstances the rear wheel ABS. Under these circum- quired.
Page 83: Accessories
Accessories General instructions ... 82 Onboard socket ....82 Luggage ..... . 85 Case .
Page 84: General Instructions
BMW Motorrad recommends Ratings other manufacturers is suit- the use of parts and acces- able for use on BMW motor- sories for your motorcycle cycles without presenting a that are approved by BMW safety risk. Nor is this guaran- for this purpose.
Page 85 15 minutes after switching off the ignition and/or during the restart operation, the on- board socket is switched off to take the load off the vehicle electrical system. Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider...
Page 87: Luggage
Max. load in tank rucksack Luggage 11 lbs (5 kg). Correct loading Overloading and uneven loading can diminish the riding stability of the motorcy- cle. Do not exceed the gross weight limit and observe the loading information. Adjust setting of spring preload, damping charac- teristic and tire pressures to suit total weight.
Page 88: Case Oa
Lock straps 1 open. Make sure catches are se- Case cure. Pull gray release lever up- Opening case wards once again. Adjusting case volume Pull case lid 2 out of retain- Close case lid. Case completely opened. Closing case Turn lock barrel in direction OPEN.
Page 89 Removing case Close the lock straps. Pull the case out of the up- per mounting. Press the lock straps Turn lock barrel in direction against the case body. Lift the case out of the low- RELEASE. er mounting. The case volume is adapted Pull the black release lever to the contents.
Page 90 Mounting case Pull black release lever up- the lower bracket on the case wards. can be changed. Press case into upper Adapting case mounting 3. Open case. Press the black release lever downwards. The case is locked into place. Lock the case. Check secure locking.
Page 91: Maintenance
Maintenance Front wheel stand ... . 107 Rear-wheel stand ... . 109 Maintenance - General Information ....90 Lamps .
Page 92: Maintenance - General Information
Please contact your au- Overview of toolkit that can be performed with thorized BMW motorcycle re- a minimum of effort. tailer. If special tightening torques Overview of supple- are to be taken into account...
Page 93: Engine Oil
TORX wrench T40, T45, only check the oil level after a longer trip. The oil level varies with Engine oil the temperature of the oil. The higher the tempera- Checking engine oil level ture the higher the oil level in The engine can seize if the oil tank.
Page 94: General Brake System
2 on left and right and workshop, preferably by an Both too little and too pull out of oil tank upwards. authorized BMW motorcycle much engine oil can lead Pull clear hose downward retailer. to engine damage.
Page 95: Brake Pads
Incorrect working prac- with OE BMW Motorrad Inte- Brake pads tices endanger the relia- gral ABS: Checking front brake pad bility of the brakes. Switch on ignition. thickness Have all work on the brake Wait for ABS self-diagnosis system performed by a certi- Continuing to use brake to complete.
Page 96 If the wear indicating mark is no longer clearly visible: Have brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer. Checking brake pad thickness at rear Visually inspect left and Perform a visual inspection Continuing to use brake...
Page 97: Brake Fluid
If the brake disk is visible: straight-ahead position. Have brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer. Brake fluid Checking front brake flu- id level Front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the...
Page 98 OE BMW Motorrad Inte- Checking rear brake fluid gral ABS: level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can al- low air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly re- duces braking efficiency. Brake early. Make sure the ground is...
Page 99 Read off the brake fluid level BMW motorcycle retailer. at the reservoir 1. In the event of brake pad with OE BMW Motorrad Inte- wear, the brake fluid lev- gral ABS: el in the brake-fluid reservoir Rear brake fluid level falls.
Page 100: Clutch
OA Center stand: preferably an authorized Make sure ground is level BMW motorcycle retailer. and firm and place motorcy- cle on its center stand. Clutch Move handlebars into straight-ahead position. Checking clutch opera- tion Pull clutch lever.
Page 101: Tires
Checking tire tread tires cated on the edge of the tire, depth For each size of tire BMW e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or Motorrad tests certain makes, Your motorcycle's by an arrow.
Page 102 Remove mounting bolts 3 Remove screws 1. of brake calipers on left and with OE BMW Motorrad Inte- Take off cover 2. right. gral ABS: When pulling off left brake caliper, make sure that ABS...
Page 103 To raise motorcycle, 22 mm open-end or ring it is advisable to use BMW wrench. The adapter with Motorrad front wheel stand. BMW special tool number Mounting front wheel stand...
Page 104: Installing Front Wheel
Place the front wheel in the ably an authorized BMW mo- 22 mm open-end or ring front wheel guide on the torcycle retailer. wrench. The adapter with ground.
Page 105 OE BMW Motorrad Inte- the rim. gral ABS: Lift front wheel and install quick-release axle 7. Quick-release axle in Roll front wheel into front Roll front wheel into front threaded bush wheel guide.
Page 106: Removing Rear Wheel
OE BMW Motorrad Inte- Removing rear wheel gral ABS: Place motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW rec- The cable of the ABS ommends the BMW Motor- sensor could chafe rad rear wheel stand. through if it comes into contact with the brake disk.
Page 107: Installing Rear Wheel
Roll rear wheel out toward rear wheel, holding wheel as rear. you do so. When using the BMW Mo- When using the BMW Mo- torrad rear wheel stand: re- torrad rear wheel stand: re- mount the lock washer.
Page 108 BMW mo- torcycle retailer. When using the BMW Mo- torrad rear wheel stand: re- move the lock washer. Mount wheel bolts 5 and Install screw 4 for end muf- tighten diagonally with ap- fler bracket in rear footrest, propriate tightening torque.
Page 109: Front Wheel Stand
Muffler on right passenger the front wheel is available footrest from BMW Motorrad. The 21 lb/ft BMW special tool number is 36 3 971 and the front wheel stand is available from your authorized BMW motorcycle retailer. You also need the...
Page 110 BMW Motorrad front wheel Loosen adjusting screws 1. In the case of BMW Inte- stand. Push two mounting pins 2 gral ABS, the ABS sen- far enough apart that front Mounting front wheel sor ring can be damaged.
Page 111: Rear-Wheel Stand
In order to be able to work safely on motorcycles without center stands, BMW Motorrad offers a rear wheel stand. The BMW special tool number is 36 3 980 and the rear wheel stand are available from your If the motorcycle is rest-...
Page 112: Lamps
Lamps General instructions The failure of a bulb is sig- naled in the display by the lamp defect symbol. If the brake or rear light fails, the general warning light also lights up in yellow. If the rear light fails, the brake light is Push the rear wheel stand Raise the motorcycle, simul- used as a substitute in that...
Page 113 The bulb is pressurized Low and high-beam Make sure that the motorcy- and can cause injury if cle is steady on its stand. damaged. To achieve better acces- Wear eye and hand protection sibility, turn the handle- when replacing bulbs. bars to the left.
Page 114 Replacing side-light bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the Disconnect plug 4.
Page 115 Pull out lamp housing to- Remove bulb 3 from bulb Incorrectly routed head- ward front and fold down holder. light cables can become slightly. Install bulb in reverse order. entangled in the steering. Remove bulb holder 2 from Use a clean, dry cloth to Secure electrical cables with headlight housing by turning hold new bulb.
Page 116 topple in the course of the Press bulb into its socket operations described below. and turn it counterclockwise to remove. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand. Install brake and tail light in reverse order. Make sure the ground is Use a clean, dry cloth to level and firm and park the hold new bulb.
Page 117: Jump Starting
fire or damage to the motor- cycle electronics. Do not use the onboard sock- et to jump-start the motorcy- cle. Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock. Remove screw 1. Press bulb 2 into fitting 3 Do not touch parts of the igni- and remove it by turning it tion system when the engine...
Page 118 hicle must have a voltage of ative terminal of discharged 12 V. battery. Start engine of motorcycle If it is not standing firm- with discharged battery in ly, the motorcycle could usual way; if engine refuses topple in the course of the to start, wait a few minutes operations described below.
Page 119: Battery
Compliance with the points le charger to the battery. the battery first. below is important in order to BMW Motorrad has de- maximize battery life: Charging the battery via veloped a trickle-charger Keep the surface of the bat-...
Page 120 indicator lights fail to light is not compatible with your Removing battery up, the battery is completely motorcycle's electronics. If it is not standing firm- flat. Attempting to charge a In this case, please charge ly, the motorcycle could completely flat battery via the the battery directly at the topple in the course of the onboard socket can cause...
Page 121 Always observe the proper Installing battery sequence. If it is not standing firm- Remove negative cable 2 ly, the motorcycle could first. topple in the course of the Then remove the positive operations described below. battery cable 3. Make sure that the motorcy- cle is steady on its stand.
Page 122 Always observe the proper sequence. Never install the battery with- out the protective cap. First install positive battery cable 3. Then install negative battery cable 2. Push retaining strap over Install screws 1. battery and install screws 4. Switch on ignition. Fully open the throttle once or twice.
Page 123: Care
Care Care products ....122 Washing your motorcycle ..122 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ......123 Paint care .
Page 124: Care Products
We recommend that you use Brake early until the brakes ucts you can obtain from your BMW insect remover to soft- are dry or braked until dry. authorized BMW motorcy- en and wash off insects and Warm water intensifies cle retailer.
Page 125: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts
Clean plastic parts with water cooling. Windshield and BMW plastic care emul- For example, use a garden sion. This includes in particu- Clean off dirt and insects with hose with low water pressure. lar:...
Page 126: Paint Care
However, remove particularly ing of paint, we recommend oil and the oil filter element aggressive materials imme- using only BMW auto wax or changed by a certified diately; otherwise changes in agents that contain carnauba workshop, preferably an the paint or discoloration can or synthetic waxes.
Page 127 Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.
Page 129: Technical Data
Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..128 Threaded fasteners ... 129 Engine ..... . . 130 Riding specifications .
Page 130: 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 side stand ( 62). Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 62).
Page 131: Threaded Fasteners
Threaded fasteners Activity Type of threaded fastener Tightening torques Front wheel Front brake caliper mounted on M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (Left) wheel carrier M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (Right) Clamping screw on quick-release M8 x 30 14 lb/ft axle in wheel carrier Quick-release axle in threaded...
Page 132: Engine
Engine Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine, angled 55° toward front. With four valves per cylinder, actuated by two over- head camshafts and trailing valve levers; liq- uid cooled, electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed cassette transmission, dry-sump lubrication Effective displacement 1157 cc Cylinder bore 3.1 in...
Page 133 Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG; JASO MA) Oil grades Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recom- mend using oil additives, as these can worsen clutch operation. Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W- L30 -4...68 °F, Winter operation...
Page 134: Riding Specifications
Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph Acceleration 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) 2.9 s Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed cassette transmission integrated in engine housing Gear ratios Overall gear ratio in 1st gear 2.521 Overall gear ratio in 2nd gear 1.842 Overall gear ratio in 3rd gear 1.455...
Page 135: Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive design Shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.91:1 Running gear Front suspension design Double leading link Total suspension travel of front suspension 4.5 in, Static 4.9 in, Dynamic Rear suspension design Single-tube gas pressure shock-absorber Total suspension travel of rear-wheel suspen- 5.3 in, On wheel sion...
Page 136: Brakes
Brakes Front brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake-pad material Sintered metal Rear brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Rear brake-pad material Organic Wheels and tires Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size...
Page 137: Electrical System
Electrical system Rated load of onboard socket Fuses All 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 ig- nition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.
Page 138 Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb - standard designa- Halogen bulb H7 tion High-beam headlight bulb - voltage 12 V High-beam headlight bulb - wattage 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb- standard designa- Halogen bulb H7 tion Low-beam headlight bulb - voltage 12 V Low-beam headlight bulb - wattage 55 W Side-light bulb standard designation...
Page 139: Frame
License-plate light bulb wattage Frame Main frame design Composite with IHU/extruded section and diecasting Location of type plate On rear cross frame tube Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) At front right on frame side-section Dimensions Overall motorcycle length 90.1 in Maximum height 48.4 in, DIN unladen weight, measured across mirrors...
Page 140: Weights
Weights Unladen weight 522 lbs, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs Maximum payload 470 lbs...
Page 141: Service
Service BMW Motorrad service ..140 BMW Motorrad service quality ..... . . 140...
Page 142: Bmw Motorrad Service
BMW recommends only hav- on all questions concerning cost. The workshop person- ing work carried out on your your motorcycle. nel at BMW motorcycle retail- motorcycle by an authorized ers are familiar with your mo- BMW motorcycle retailer or a BMW Motorrad service...
Page 143: Bmw Motorcycle Service Card - Breakdown Service On The Road
Intervals service on the road Some maintenance tasks BMW Motorrad service must be performed after a With all new BMW motorcy- network certain time, others depend cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With our worldwide service on the distance covered by...
Page 144: Schedules
(40 000 km, 60 000 the distance it has covered. km, 80 000 km etc.)) if this Your authorized BMW motor- distance is covered within a cycle retailer will be happy to year. supply a copy of the current...
Page 145: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work
Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. at miles: Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte- gral ABS With BMW Integral Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature...
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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 at miles: Date...
Page 151 Work carried out at miles: Date...
Page 152 Brakes Technical data, 132 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking operation, 93 Commissioning, 124 Anti-theft alarm, 18 Fluid reservoir, 13 Confirmation of maintenance Front fluid tank, 13 work, 143 Rear fluid reservoir, 13 Coolant Battery Coolant-temperature Technical data, 134 Battery charging-current warning indicator, 26 warning indicator, 28 Temperature display, 22, 23...
Page 153 Engine oil Refueling, 76 High-beam headlight, 16 Checking level, 91 Reserve-quantity warning Horn, 16 indicator, 26 Display for engine oil level, 13 Technical data, 131 Ignition Draining, 92 Fuses, 135 Switching off, 38 Engine oil-pressure warning Switching on, 38 indicator, 27 Gear indicator, 22 Immobilizer Fill location, 15...
Page 154 Replacing high-beam Motorcycle Pre-ride check, 63 bulb, 111 General view of left side, 11 Replacing low-beam General view of right bulb, 111 side, 13 Rear shock absorber system Replacing rear light returning to use, 124 Adjusting, 11, 56 bulbs, 113 Storing, 124 Rear suspension preload Replacing rear turn indicator...
Page 155 Side stand Weights, 138 Vehicle Identification Num- During starting, 62 Wheels and tires, 134 ber, 13 Placing on side stand, 69 Tires Checking air pressure, 58 Removing from side stand, 71 Checking tread depth, 99 Warning indicators, 22 Speedometer, 18 Technical data, 134 Display, 23 Starter, 17...
Page 156 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2005 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
Page 157 1.1 gal, Of that reserve Tire pressures Front-wheel tire pressure 36.3 psi, In cold state Rear-wheel tire pressure 42.1 psi, In cold state BMW Motorrad Order No.: 01 47 7 698 837 BMW recommends 08.2005 2. Edition The Ultimate Riding...
Page 158 Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual Reporting Safety Defects individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North If you believe that your vehicle has America, LCC. a defect which could cause a crash...
Page 159 Information on BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? resulting in a danger of falling. ensure driving stability when The maximum braking force Before this situation occurs, contact with the road surface which can be transferred to the ABS intervenes and is restored.
Page 160 ON/OFF During driving-safety training Field observations by BMW switch, the light and all elec- courses an unusually high Motorrad show that no com- tronic systems remain...
Page 161 This optimally utilizes the rider to brake the motor- A fault in the BMW Motorrad the dynamic load increase on cycle. Integral ABS is indicated by a the front wheel. At the same...
Page 162 • Always brake with the front How important is regular How is the BMW Motorrad maintenance? Integral ABS designed? and rear brakes Any technical system is The BMW Motorrad Integral • In clear situations, carry out always only as good as...

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