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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) F 700 GS...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Dealer Data Motorcycle data Dealer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Dealer's address/phone number (company License plate 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

    You can also consult the index at 3 Displays ....21 BMW Motorrad ABS ..48 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display .
  • Page 5 Frame ..... 137 BMW Motorrad ABS ..74 Battery ....117 Dimensions .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW Motorrad Result of an activity. When the time comes to sell retailer. your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with to hand over this Rider's Manual; EWS Electronic immobilizer. more detailed informa- it is an important part of the mo- tion.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    BMW motorcycles are on account of country-specific maintained by consistent, on- differences. going development efforts em- If your BMW is equipped with bracing their design, equipment options or accessories not de- and accessories. For this rea- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Under fairing .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Onboard socket ( Seat lock ( Engine oil fill location and oil dipstick (...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Fuel filler opening ( Adjusting spring preload Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle identification number, type plate (on steering-head bearing) Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( Damping adjustment...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Storage space with first-aid kit Storing first-aid kit Standard tool kit ( Payload table Tire inflation pressure table Helmet holder ( Rider's Manual (in vehicle rear) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Rider's Manual (under the control unit) ( Tools for adjusting spring preload (...

  • Page 17: Under Fairing

    Under fairing Battery ( 117) Air filter housing ( 115)

  • Page 18: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Selecting display readings 42). with onboard computer Resetting average data 43). Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators ( Horn with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) ESA control ( ABS operation ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Operating ASC (...

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated grip ( Starter button ( Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Warning and indicator lamps ( Speedometer Set the clock ( 41). with onboard computer Operation of stopwatch Multifunction display Selecting display readings 42). Reset tripmeter ( 43).
  • Page 21 Ambient light sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp (see anti-theft alarm system operating in- structions) with onboard computer Engine speed warning Tachometer...

  • Page 23: Displays

    Displays Multifunction display ....22 Meaning of symbols ....23 Warning and indicator lamps .

  • Page 24: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Warning lamp for elec- tronic engine management with heated handlebar grips Display of the selected heated handlebar grip set- ting ( with onboard computer Stopwatch ( Time ( with Tire Pressure Con- trol (TPC/RDC) Tire inflation pressures Coolant-temperature warn- ing indicator ( Service is due ( Reading display range...

  • Page 25: Meaning Of Symbols

    Meaning of symbols with onboard computer with onboard computer Symbols for illustrating dis- play reading ( Distance covered since the 10 Coolant temperature dis- fuel reached the reserve play level ( 11 – With onboard computer (OE) Average fuel consumption Gear indicator, "N"...

  • Page 26: Warning And Indicator Lamps

    Warning and indicator lamps ABS warning lamp ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) ASC warning lamp ( Fuel-reserve warning lamp 25) ( Universal warning lamp, appears together with warnings in display panel Headlight high beam indi- cator lamp Indicator lamp for right turn indicator Neutral indicator lamp Indicator lamp for left turn...

  • Page 27: Fuel Level

    Fuel level Fuel reserve The odometer for the fuel re- serve is reset, if the fuel level is Due to the complex fuel tank ge- The fuel level in the fuel tank, greater than the reserve quantity ometry, the fill level cannot be when the fuel warning lamp after refueling.

  • Page 28: Ambient Temperature

    When time. BMW Motorrad retailer, for the odometer reading for the re- setting of the date. calculated early service falls to Tire inflation pressures...

  • Page 29: Warning Lamps

    'General' warn- Additional information on the the left side 1 indicates the front ing lamp 1 in conjunction with BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure tire's inflation pressure, while a warning or a warning symbol Monitor is provided starting on the figure on the right 2 shows in the multifunction display.
  • Page 30 If the display in the value area 2 shows a warning, then this is symbolized with the warning tri- angle 3. These warnings can be displayed in alternation with the odometers ( 42). The universal warning lamp lights up for the most urgent warning. The following page contains a list of potential warnings.
  • Page 31 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display lights up yellow + " " is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( cated lights up Fuel down to reserve ( lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode...

  • Page 32: Warning And Indicator

    Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS error ( flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed lights up ASC deactivated ( lights up ASC error ( lights up yellow + "...
  • Page 33 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display + " " or " Transmission error ( " is indicated lights up yellow + " " or " Sensor defective or system fault ( " is indicated lights up yellow + "...
  • Page 34 Coolant temperature too switched on so that the radia- placed, preferably by an autho- high tor fan continues to operate. rized BMW Motorrad retailer. General warning light shows Should the coolant temperature red. Fuel down to reserve frequently be too high, have...

  • Page 35: Outside Temperature

    ( 108). operation mode thorized workshop, preferably Replacing parking light bulb General warning light shows an authorized BMW Motorrad 110). yellow. retailer. Replace the LED for brake and Engine symbol appears on rear light ( 111).

  • Page 36: Abs Error

    ABS deactivated thorized workshop, preferably Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad ABS warning lamp lights The anti-theft alarm system bat- retailer. tery has no capacity. The oper- Possible cause:...

  • Page 37: Asc Deactivated

    Possible cause: thorized workshop, preferably with Automatic Stability Control The ASC system has been deac- an authorized BMW Motorrad (ASC) tivated by the driver. retailer. Switch on ASC. ASC warning light flashes slowly.

  • Page 38: Tire Inflation Pressure

    Tire Pressure Control with Tire Pressure Control facility, preferably an authorized (TPC/RDC) (TPC/RDC) BMW Motorrad dealer. If you are unsure about the tire's General warning light shows General warning light suitability for continued riding: yellow.
  • Page 39 BMW Motorrad Have fault eliminated at a spe- this threshold is reached ( 77). cialist service facility, preferably retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad Watch the RDC display at a Possible cause: higher rate of speed. A con- dealer.
  • Page 40 The battery of the tire inflation pressure sensor has almost no capacity anymore. The operation of the tire inflation pressure con- trol is only ensured for a limited time. Contact a specialist service fa- cility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Heated handlebar grips ... . . 47 BMW Motorrad ABS ....48 BMW Motorrad ASC ....49 Clutch .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch

    ( Battery can be recharged via for this purpose, preferably an with Automatic Stability Control onboard socket. authorized BMW Motorrad re- (ASC) Locking handlebars tailer. ASC self-diagnosis in progress. Turn handlebars to left.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobilizer

    BMW Motorrad retailer. recognized as "authorized" for your motorcycle. The keys are part of an inte- grated security system, so the A further key attached to retailer is under an obligation to the same ring as the igni- check the legitimacy of all ap-...

  • Page 44: Display

    Display Warnings if necessary Selecting display readings with onboard computer Switch on ignition. Press and hold button 1 until hours 2 flash. Press button repeatedly until Press button 1 to select the desired hours are shown. display in value area 2. Press and hold button until Press button 1 to select the The following data can be dis-...

  • Page 45: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Distance driven since Select average fuel consump- reaching reserve quantity in tion or average speed. Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Select desired trip odometer. As an alternative to the odome- ter, the stopwatch 2 can be dis- Press and hold button 1 until played.

  • Page 46: Operating Stopwatch

    the onboard computer must be Interchanging button operated with the button 1. functions The stopwatch continues to run in the background when the dis- play is temporarily switched over to the odometer. The stopwatch also continues to run when the ignition is temporarily switched off.

  • Page 47: Lights

    Parking lamp : operation of stopwatch If the engine was started. with button 2 in instrument If the vehicle is pushed while Switch off ignition. cluster. the ignition is switched on. To save the setting made, With the engine switched press and hold button 1 and off, you can switch on the button 2 simultaneously until...

  • Page 48: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- flashers ering a distance of approx. 980 ft Operating hazard warning (300 m), the turn indicators are flashers automatically switched off. Switch on ignition. The hazard warning flash- ers place a strain on the battery.

  • Page 49: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency on/off tery if you are riding at low en- gine speeds. If the battery is in- switch (kill switch) adequately charged, the heated grips are switched off to ensure starting capability. Engine switched off Operating position Emergency on/off switch Heated handlebar grips (kill switch) with heated handlebar grips...

  • Page 50: Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS and hold button 1 until ABS warning lamp reacts. In this Switch off ABS function case, the ASC setting does not Stop motorcycle or switch on change. ignition with motorcycle sta- Release button 1 within two tionary.

  • Page 51: Bmw Motorrad Asc

    ASC warning lamp changes. occurred. warning lamp changes. ASC warning lamp goes ASC warning light lights up. BMW Motorrad ASC out; if self-diagnosis has not been completed, it begins to with Automatic Stability Control Release button 1 within two flash.

  • Page 52: Clutch

    Brakes ASC warning light remains off or continues to flash. Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of ASC function is activated. the brake-fluid reservoir can As an alternative, the ignition allow air to penetrate the brake can also be switched off and system.

  • Page 53: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- wise to increase distance be- Slide protective cap 1 up over tween brake lever and handle- screw connection on mirror Move mirror into desired posi- bar grip. arm. tion by twisting. Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- Loosen the nut 2.

  • Page 54: Spring Preload

    Adjust damping characteristic to Locknut (mirror) on changed spring preload. clamping piece To increase spring preload, 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) turn adjustment wheel 2 clock- wise using toolkit. Slide protective cap over To decrease spring preload, threaded fastener. turn adjustment wheel 2 coun- Spring preload terclockwise using toolkit.

  • Page 55: Damping

    Adjust damping on rear Basic setting of spring wheel preload, rear Make sure ground is level and Turn adjustment wheel as firm and park motorcycle. far as possible counter- clockwise, then 5 clicks back (One-up without load) Remount toolkit. Installing seat ( 57).

  • Page 56: Esa Electronic Suspension

    Calling up settings area 1. The displays provide the Basic setting of rear following information: Switch on ignition. wheel rear-wheel damp- COMF : comfortable damping NORM : normal damping SPORt Turn adjusting screw as far : sporty damping as possible clockwise, then The display is automatically turn back 1.5 turns (One-up hidden again after a short time.

  • Page 57: Tires

    Have the headlight adjusted for these conditions by an authorized Ensure proper tire inflation service facility, preferably an au- pressure. thorized BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 58: Seat

    Adjust headlight by tilting specialized workshop, preferably Tighten screws 1 on left and slightly so that tip 2 points to an authorized BMW Motorrad right. marking 3. retailer. Tighten screws 1 on left and right.

  • Page 59: Helmet Holder

    Take off seat and place on a clean surface with rubber buffers facing downward. Installing seat Turn seat lock 1 to left with Secure helmet on helmet ignition key and hold while holder 1 on left or right using a pressing seat downward at steel cable.

  • Page 60: Rider's Manual

    the motorcycle, damage can be with anti-theft alarm system caused by the hot end muffler. (DWA) Attach the helmet to the right- hand side of the motorcycle if possible. The helmet catch can scratch the paneling. When hooking on the helmet, watch the position of the helmet Tightly fold the open side of lock.

  • Page 61: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....60 Checklist ......62 Starting .

  • Page 62: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized limited ground clearance of your with case BMW Motorrad retailer will be motorcycle into account when Ensure that case volumes on happy to advise you and has driving over curbs and similar ob- left and right are equal.

  • Page 63: Catalytic Converter

    Speed with Topcase cause loss of consciousness with fatal consequences. Observe maximum payload and If you ride at high speed, always Do not inhale exhaust fumes. top speed as indicated on label bear in mind that various bound- Do not run the engine in closed in topcase.

  • Page 64: Checklist

    Modifications Do not run the fuel tank dry Secure attachment of the case and the luggage. Do not run the engine with the Modifications of the mo- spark-plug cap removed torcycle (e.g. engine man- At regular intervals: Stop the engine immediately if agement system, throttle valves, Engine oil level (every time you it misfires...
  • Page 65 Pre-Ride Check ABS self-diagnosis is performed. ( After the ignition is switched on, with Automatic Stability Control the instrument cluster conducts (ASC) a test of the pointer instruments ASC self-diagnosis in progress. and the warning and indicator lamps, i.e. the so-called "Pre- Engage neutral, or pull back Ride-Check".
  • Page 66 BMW Motorrad Integral ASC ABS self-diagnosis is determining whether is ready for operation. The completed BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for self-diagnosis routine runs operation. The self-diagnosis ABS warning lamp goes out. automatically when you switch on routine runs automatically when the ignition.

  • Page 67: Breaking In

    BMW Motorrad Brake pads ASC warning light flashes slowly. retailer. New brake pads must be run in before they achieve their opti- Breaking in Phase 2 mum friction force. This initial Diagnostic system evaluates reduction in braking efficiency...

  • Page 68: Speed

    2 simultaneously until with onboard computer the display changes. Engine speed warning Off-road riding After driving offroad BMW Motorrad recommends that the following be observed after driving offroad: Tire inflation pressure Press and hold button 1 and A tire inflation pressure re-...

  • Page 69: Brakes

    Brakes Rims Brakes BMW Motorrad recommends When the motorcycle is How do you achieve checking the rims for possible ridden on loose surfaces the shortest stopping damage after riding offroad. or muddy roads, the brakes may distances? fail to take effect immediately...

  • Page 70: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Locking up of the front wheel is When driving in the rain and firmly on the stand. prevented by the BMW Motorrad through puddles. Always check that the ground ABS. After washing the motorcycle.

  • Page 71: Refueling

    Center stand Refueling Recommended fuel qual- with center stand Fuel specifications For optimal fuel economy, the Switch off engine. Super unleaded (max. 10 % gasoline should be sulfur-free or If the ground is soft or un- ethanol, E10) very low in sulfur content. even, there is no guaran- 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) Leaded fuel will destroy the...
  • Page 72 Fuel expands when ex- When refueling after run- posed to heat. When the ning on reserve, make sure tank is overfilled, fuel can escape that you top up the tank to a and get onto the road. This re- level above reserve, as other- sults in a danger of falling.

  • Page 73: Securing Motorcycle For Trans

    Press fuel tank cap down firmly Secure motorcycle against tip- to close. ping away to the side, prefer- ably with the help of a second Remove key and close protec- person. tive cap. Push motorcycle onto transport Securing motorcycle surface, and do not place on for transport side stand or center stand.

  • Page 75: Technology In

    ABS ....... . 74 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....75 Tire Pressure Control TCP/RDC ..77...

  • Page 76: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Abs

    BMW Motorrad ABS However, during extremely heavy and rapid decelerations it is pos- What happens when How does ABS work? sible that the BMW Motorrad rough roads are The maximum braking force that ABS cannot prevent the rear encountered? can be transferred to the road wheel from lifting off the ground.

  • Page 77: Engine Management With

    ABS error is indicated. The momentum take over and even How important is regular condition for a fault code is the BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to maintenance? completed self-diagnosis. counteract their effects. In addition to problems on the...

  • Page 78: Special Situations

    How does ASC work? tions offroad or on the racetrack. ASC function is deactivated for The BMW Motorrad ASC can be safety reasons and an ASC fault The BMW Motorrad ASC com- deactivated for these cases. is indicated. The condition for a...

  • Page 79: Tire Pressure Control Tcp

    (TPC/RDC) wheel touches the ground again. control unit is installed without the wheels being equipped with In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- Function sensors, an error message is out- ommends turning back the throt- A sensor is located in each tire, put.
  • Page 80 Adjusting inflation filling stations, meaning that the measured tire inflation pressure pressure varies according to tire temper- Compare the TPC/RDC value in ature. As a result, the pressure the multifunction display with the figures indicated by the gauges value on the back cover of the at filling stations will usually vary Rider's Manual.

  • Page 81: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....80 Onboard power sockets ... . 80 Luggage ......81 Case .

  • Page 82: General Instructions

    Use only parts and accessories products. approved by BMW for your Operating electrical acces- BMW is unable to accept any li- motorcycle. sories ability whatsoever for parts and Whenever you are planning mod- Additional devices connected to...

  • Page 83: Luggage

    Luggage ing off the ignition to reduce the strain on the onboard electrical Lashing down luggage system. Additional devices with low power consumption are possibly not detected by the vehicle electronics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off.
  • Page 84 Open case Press yellow button 4 down- If the carrying handle is ward while opening case lid. folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in case lock per- of the case lock is oriented in the pendicular to direction of travel. Close case direction of travel, the lock tab Hold down yellow locking de-...
  • Page 85 Remove case Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Pull up red release lever 4. end position to obtain smaller Locking flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in case lock per- volume. Fold locking flap all the way pendicular to direction of travel. Engage pivot lever 1 in lower open.

  • Page 86: Topcase

    Fold carrying handle down. Turn key in direction of travel and remove. Topcase with topcase Open the topcase Fold up locking flap 5 com- Press locking flap 5 downward pletely by pulling red release as far as possible and hold in lever 4 upward if necessary.
  • Page 87 Adjusting topcase volume Open and empty topcase. Press yellow button 4 toward Close topcase lid with firm front while pressing topcase lid pressure. upward. If the carrying handle is Engage pivot lever 1 in front folded down when the slot Closing the topcase end position to set larger vol- of the topcase lock is horizontal,...
  • Page 88 Removing topcase Pull red release lever 4 toward Fold up locking flap 5 com- rear. pletely by pulling red release Turn key 1 in topcase lock into lever 4 toward rear if neces- Locking flap 5 pops up. vertical position. sary.
  • Page 89 Press topcase onto topcase Fold carrying handle down. retaining plate at rear. Turn key into horizontal posi- tion and remove. Fold locking flap 5 closed as far as possible and hold in place. Press red release lever 4 to- ward front. Locking flap clicks into place.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....90 Onboard tool kit ....90 Engine oil .

  • Page 92: General Instructions

    Special tools and thorough spe- Replacing license-plate cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work bulb ( 112). described here. If you are in Removing battery doubt, consult an authorized 118). workshop, preferably your au- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 93: Engine Oil

    The motorcycle can tip erations (such as wheel removal starts, then let it continue run- away to the side and fall and installation), BMW Motorrad ning for an additional minute. over. has put together a service tool kit Switch off engine.

  • Page 94: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Topping up engine oil ( 92). If oil level is above MAX mark: Have fluid level corrected by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install oil dipstick. Wipe off the graduated sec- Specified level of engine Topping up engine oil tion 2 with a dry cloth.

  • Page 95: Brake System

    Add engine oil up to specified Have the brakes checked at an level. authorized workshop, preferably Checking engine oil level an authorized BMW Motorrad 91). retailer. Install oil dipstick. Check front brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and...
  • Page 96 Have the brake pads replaced (Only friction material with- at an authorized service facil- out carrier plate.) ity, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer. If brake pads are worn: Front brake-pad wear Dropping below the mini- Checking brake pad limit...
  • Page 97 Check brake fluid level in front authorized BMW Motorrad re- with center stand brake-fluid reservoir 1. tailer. Make sure ground is level and The brake fluid level in the...

  • Page 98: Coolant

    Have the defect corrected as The brake fluid level in the soon as possible by an autho- brake-fluid reservoir drops rized workshop, preferably an due to brake pad wear. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 99: Clutch

    Topping up coolant an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking clutch play Coolant, specified level Open cap 1 of expansion tank. Add coolant up to specified Antifreeze and anti-corrosion level using a suitable funnel. Actuate the clutch lever until agents Close cap of expansion tank.

  • Page 100: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Loosen the nut 2. BMW Motorrad retailer. letters TI, TWI or by an arrow. To increase clutch play: turn When the minimum tread depth Checking tire tread depth...

  • Page 101: Chain

    Chain Turn the rear wheel until the Chain sag position with the lowest chain Lubricating chain sag is reached. Dirt, dust and insufficient 0.8...1.2 in (20...30 mm) lubrication will considerably (Motorcycle unloaded on shorten the service life of the side stand) drive chain.

  • Page 102: Wheels

    Rear-wheel quick-release safety. axle in swinging arm Use only wheels and tires that max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm) BMW Motorrad has approved for 74 lb/ft (100 Nm) (Measured over 9 rivets, your type of motorcycle. chain tensioned) Extensive information is...

  • Page 103: Removing Front Wheel

    Inform the authorized socket. If you want to equip your mo- BMW Motorrad retailer or the torcycle with different wheels, specialist service facility on the please speak to a specialist ser- fact that the wheel is equipped vice facility, and preferably a with a RDC sensor.
  • Page 104 To lift motorcycle, BMW Motorrad recommends Once the calipers have using BMW Motorrad front been removed, there is wheel stand. a risk of the brake pads being Mounting front wheel stand pressed together to the extent 107).

  • Page 105: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening disk between brake pads of torques checked by a specialized left-hand brake caliper. workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove distance bushings 3 on the left and right from the wheel hub. Installing front wheel...

  • Page 106: Removing Rear Wheel

    without center stand Remove auxiliary stand. Place right-hand brake caliper on brake disk. Insert ABS sensor in its socket Tighten the right-hand axle and install screw 1. clamping screw 1 with the specified torque. Remove adhesive tape from wheel rim. Clamping screw (quick- Operate brakes several times release axle) in tele-...
  • Page 107 with center stand Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand. Remove axle nut 2. Remove quick-release axle 6 and take out adjusting plate 7. Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and right by turning counterclock- wise.

  • Page 108: Installing Rear Wheel

    Roll rear wheel toward rear out of swinging arm. 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 into swing arm in the wheel.

  • Page 109: Front Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place motorcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand. with center stand Place motorcycle onto center stand. Insert right-hand adjusting Insert speed sensor in hole and plate 5. install screw 1.

  • Page 110: Lamps

    Adjust support pin to match Ensure motorcycle is standing front suspension. securely. Use locating pins 3 to set front Lamps wheel stand to desired height. Center front wheel stand rela- Replacing low-beam and tive to front wheel and push it high-beam bulb against front axle.
  • Page 111 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Open connector 3. Insert bulb while ensuring cor- To avoid contamination on the rect alignment at Position 6. bulb's glass surface, never Close the spring clamp 4 and touch or hold the bulb any-...

  • Page 112: Replacing Parking Light

    Install cover 1 or cover 2. Remove cover 2. Pull bulb out of bulb socket. Replacing parking light Replace defective bulb. bulb Bulb for parking light Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. W5W / 12 V / 5 W Switch off ignition.
  • Page 113 The LED tail light can only be completely replaced. Please contact a specialist service facility for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replace the lamp for the Insert parking-light bulb 3 into Pull glass on screw connection front and rear turn signal headlight housing.
  • Page 114 Remove bulb 2 from Install bulb 2 by screwing Install screw 1. light housing by turning it clockwise into light housing. Replacing license-plate counterclockwise. bulb Replace defective bulb. Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Bulbs for flashing turn Switch off ignition.
  • Page 115 Remove screw 1 of mudguard Pull bulb out of socket. Mount bulb in socket. cover and take off cover. Replace defective bulb. Bulb for license-plate 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.

  • Page 116: Fairings And Panels

    Installing center fairing panel Connect plug connection to onboard socket. Position mudguard cover and Remove screws 1 on left and install screw 1. right. Fairings and Panels Removing center fairing Lay on center fairing panel. panel Make sure that three tabs 4 Remove seat ( 56).

  • Page 117: Air Cleaner

    Air cleaner Removing air filter Removing center fairing panel 114). Install four screws 2. Take out air filter 3. Install air cleaner Remove four screws 1. Remove air filter cover 2. For this purpose, slightly push the fairing side panels outwards. Install screws 1 on left and right.

  • Page 118: Jump-Starting

    jump-start the engine of the motorcycle. A short-circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidentally brought into contact with the motorcycle. Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at Mount the air filter cover 2. For First connect positive termi- both ends.

  • Page 119: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has devel- also required for warranty claims. attempt to protect starter and oped a trickle-charger spe- Compliance with the points be- supporting battery.

  • Page 120: Removing Battery

    See the Use suitable BMW chargers. instructions for caring for your The correct charger is available Comply with operating instruc- battery. Always fully recharge through your authorized tions of charger.

  • Page 121: Installing Battery

    Consult a certified service fa- Install screws 3 on left and cility, preferably an authorized An incorrect disconnection right. BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- sequence increase the risk An incorrect installation se- ting of the date. of short-circuiting. quence increases the risk Always observe the proper Switch off ignition.

  • Page 123: Care

    Care Care products ..... 122 Washing your vehicle ....122 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts .

  • Page 124: Care Products

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

  • Page 125: Paint Care

    BMW Remove this type of soiling with auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- cleaning naphtha or spirit on a ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 126: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Tar Re- Park motorcycle in a dry room, mover. Then add a protective raising it to remove weight wax coating to the paint at these from both wheels. locations. Returning motorcycle Protective wax coating to use...

  • Page 127: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 126 Performance data ....139 Threaded fasteners ....127 Engine .

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start: Possible cause Remedy Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor- mal operating position. Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

  • Page 129: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on telescopic forks M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in telescopic forks M8 x 20 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Front quick-release axle in axle mount M16 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 130 Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut (mirror) on clamping piece M14 x 1 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Multi-Wax Spray Clamping piece (mirror) on clamping block 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

  • Page 131: Engine

    Engine Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control, 4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated coolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission and dry-sump lubrication Displacement 798 cc (798 cm Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm) Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 132: Fuel

    (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) 87 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l) Reserve fuel quantity min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel...

  • Page 133: Engine Oil

    SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oil additives, as these can worsen the operation of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. BMW recommends Clutch...

  • Page 134: Transmission

    Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio 1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear 1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear 1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear 1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear 1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive...

  • Page 135: Suspension

    Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Telescopic forks Spring travel, front 6.7 in (170 mm), on wheel with lowering 5.5 in (140 mm), on wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with step- lessly adjustable rebound-stage damping Spring travel at rear wheel...

  • Page 136: 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- motorrad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 2.50"...
  • Page 137 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Rear tire designation 140 / 80 - 17 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), one-up, with cold tires 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear...

  • Page 138: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

  • Page 139: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight 6, Brake / taillight Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W Frame Frame design...
  • Page 140 Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), without driver at unladen weight with low dual seat 31.1 in (790 mm), without driver at unladen weight with low dual seat 30.1 in (765 mm), without driver at unladen weight with lowering Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3 in (1810 mm), without driver at unladen weight...

  • Page 141: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 461 lbs (209 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 961 lbs (436 kg) with lowering 769 lbs (349 kg) Maximum payload 500 lbs (227 kg) with lowering 309 lbs (140 kg) Performance data...

  • Page 143: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 142 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 143 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......143 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 144: 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 145: Bmw Motorrad Service

    Services With its worldwide dealer network, BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- To ensure that your BMW con- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new sistently remains in optimal con- motorcycle in over 100 countries...
  • Page 146 300 mls and 750 mls (500 km before the entered values. and 1200 km). BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year. The scope of the ser- vices performed may be de- pendent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven. Your...

  • Page 147: 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 148 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 149 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 150 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 151 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 152: 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 153 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 155: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate ......154...

  • Page 156: Certificate

    Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils RSS standard(s).

  • Page 157: Index

    Brake pads Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 16 Checking front, 93 Operating, 49 Checking rear, 94 Control, 16 Self-diagnosis, 64 Running in, 65 Operating, 48 Technology in detail, 75 Brakes Self-diagnosis, 64 Adjusting handlebar lever, 50 Warning lamps, 34 Technology in detail, 74 Checking operation, 93 Average values Warning indicators, 34...
  • Page 158 Coolant Engine oil Case Checking level, 96 Checking level, 91 Operating, 81 Fluid level indicator, 13 Fill location, 11 Chain Overtemperature warning Oil dipstick, 11 Adjusting sag, 99 indicator, 32 Technical data, 131 Checking sag, 99 Topping up, 97 Topping up, 92 Checking wear, 100 Currentness of this manual, 7 Engine speed warning...
  • Page 159 Fuel Operating parking lamp, 45 Ignition Fill level indicator, 25 Parking lights, 45 Switching off, 40 Fill location, 13 Lowered suspension Switching on, 40 Refueling, 69 Limitations, 60 Immobilizer Reserve quantity, 25 Luggage Spare key, 41 Technical data, 130 Lashing down, 81 Warning indicator, 32 Fuel reserve Loading information, 60...
  • Page 160 Multifunction display, 18 Multifunction switch, left, 16 Seat Installing, 56 Control, 16 Right handlebar fitting, 17 Locking mechanism, 11 Meaning of symbols, 23 Right side of vehicle, 13 Removing, 56 Overview, 22 Under fairing, 15 Service, 143 Selecting display readings, 42 Underneath seat, 14 Reporting safety defects, 142 Multifunction switch...
  • Page 161 Tires Tachometer, 18 Warning indicators Checking tire inflation ABS, 34 Technical data pressures, 55 Battery, 136 Anti-theft alarm system, 34 Checking tread depth, 98 Brakes, 134 ASC, 34 Inflation pressure table, 14 Bulbs, 136 Bulb failure, 33 Inflation pressures, 135 Clutch, 131 Coolant temperature, 32 Recommendation, 100...
  • Page 162 Size change, 101 Technical data, 134...
  • Page 163 Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 164 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), one-up, with cold tires 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01418550297* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 297 08.2013, 2nd edition, 07...

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