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Rider's Manual
K 1200 GT

BMW Motorrad
Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data Dealership details

Model Person to contact in Service depart-

ment

Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr

Colour code Phone number

Date of first registration

Registration number Dealership address/phone number

(company stamp)
Welcome to BMW authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer will gladly provide ad-
We congratulate you on your vice and assistance.
choice of a motorcycle from
BMW and welcome you to the We hope that you will enjoy
community of BMW riders. riding your BMW and that all
Familiarise yourself with your your journeys will be pleasant
new motorcycle so that you and safe.
can ride it safely and confid-
ently in all traffic situations. BMW Motorrad.
Please read this Rider's
Manual carefully before
starting to use your new
BMW motorcycle. It contains
important information on
how to operate the controls
and how to make the best
possible use of all your
BMW's technical features.
In addition, it contains inform-
ation on maintenance and
care to help you maintain your
motorcycle's reliability and
safety, as well as its value.
If you have questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your
Table of Contents
You can also consult the in- 3 Status indicators . . . . . 21 Emergency off switch (kill
dex at the end of this Rider's Multifunction display . . . . . 22 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Manual if you want to find a Warning and telltale Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . 49
particular topic or item of in- lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . 50
formation. ABS warning light . . . . . . . 23 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
1 General instructions . . . 5 Function indicators . . . . . . 23 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warnings, general . . . . . . . 23 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Abbreviations and ABS warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 55
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ignition switch and Stowage compartment . . . 56
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Front and rear seats . . . . . 57
2 General views . . . . . . . . . 9 Electronic immobiliser . . . 39 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 60
General view, left side . . . 11 Hazard warning Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
General view, right flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Odometer and Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 61
Underneath the seat . . . . . 15 tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 62
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . 16 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Electronic Suspension
Handlebar fitting, right . . . 17 Multifunction display . . . . . 42 Adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . 63
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 18 On-board computerOE . . . 43 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cruise-control
systemOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 9 Technical data . . . . . . . 129
Safety instructions . . . . . . . 68 Brake system, general . . . 96 Troubleshooting
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Threaded fasteners . . . . . 130
Pulling away with BMW Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . 73 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Riding specifications . . . . 134
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Parking your Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 135
motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . 108 Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Brake system, general . . . 77 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 117 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Brake system with BMW Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 137
Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 83 Care products . . . . . . . . . . 124 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
General instructions . . . . . 84 Washing the Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 84 motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Cleaning easily damaged 10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 components . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 BMW Motorrad
TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 93 Protective wax BMW Motorrad service
General instructions . . . . . 94 coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Standard on-board Laying up the BMW Motorrad Service
toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Card - On-the-spot
Supplementary on-board Restoring motorcycle to breakdown
toolkit (OA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Maintenance work . . . . . . 143
Maintenance
schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Confirmation of
maintenance work . . . . . . 145
Confirmation of
service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
General instructions

General instructions
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 Overview Abbreviations and Item of technical data.
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's symbols
6 Manual contains the general Indicates warnings that OE Optional extra
views that will provide you you must comply with for Your motorcycle was
with an initial overview of your reasons of your safety and the assembled complete
motorcycle. All maintenance safety of others, and to pro- with all the BMW
and servicing work on the tect your motorcycle against optional extras you
General instructions

motorcycle is documented in damage. ordered.

Chapter 10. This record of
the maintenance work you Specific instructions on OA Optional accessory
have had performed on your how to operate, control,
You can obtain option-
motorcycle is a precondition adjust or look after items of
al accessories through
for generous treatment of equipment on the motorcycle.
your authorised BMW
goodwill claims. Indicates the end of an Motorrad dealer; op-
When the time comes to sell item of information. tional accessories
your BMW, please remem- have to be retrofitted
ber to hand over this Rider's Instruction. to the motorcycle.
z Manual; it is an important part
of the motorcycle. Result of an activity. EWS Electronic immobiliser
(Elektronische Weg-
Reference to a page fahrsicherung).
with more detailed in-
formation. ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment
Tightening torque.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs- Technical data the basis of the data, illustra-
tahlwarnanlage)
All dimensions, weights and
tions or descriptions in this 1
manual.
ABS Anti-lock brake system power ratings stated in the 7
Rider's Manual are quoted
to the standards and comply
Equipment
with the tolerance require-
When you ordered your BMW ments of the Deutsche Institut
motorcycle, you chose vari-

General instructions
für Normung e.V. (DIN). Ver-
ous items of custom equip- sions for individual countries
ment. This Rider's Manual may differ.
describes optional extras (OE)
offered by BMW and selec- Currency
ted optional accessories (OA).
The high safety and quality
This explains why the manual
standards of BMW motor-
may also contain descriptions
cycles are maintained by con-
of equipment which you have
stant development work on
not ordered. Please note, too,
designs, equipment and ac-
that your motorcycle might z
cessories. Because of this,
not be exactly as illustrated
your motorcycle may differ
in this manual on account of
from the information supplied
country-specific differences.
in the Rider's Manual. Nor
If your BMW was supplied
can errors and omissions be
with equipment not described
entirely ruled out. We hope
in this Rider's Manual, you will
you will appreciate that no
find these features described
claims can be entertained on
in separate manuals.
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General instructions
General views

General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . 11
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9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . 16

General views
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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General views
General view, left side
1 Electrically adjustable 2
windscreen ( 61) 11
2 Battery compartment
( 120)
3 Seat lock ( 57)
4 Adjuster, spring preload,

General views
rear ( 61)
5 Adjuster, damping, rear
( 62)
6 Power socket ( 84)

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General views
General view, right
side 2
1 Filler neck, fuel ( 76) 13
2 Adjustable handlebars
( 53)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir,
front ( 99)

General views
4 Adjuster for headlight
beam throw underneath
the instrument cluster
( 55)
5 Stowage compartment
( 56)
6 Vehicle identification z
number
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General views
Underneath the seat
1 Seat height adjuster 2
( 58) 15
2 Filler neck for engine oil
and holder for oil dipstick
( 95) ( 96)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

General views
( 99)
4 Helmet holder under-
neath rear seat ( 60)
5 Rider's Manual
6 Standard on-board
toolkit ( 94)
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 Handlebar fitting, left
2 1 Switch for cruise-control
16 system (OE) ( 46)
2 ESA button (OE) ( 63)
3 Pushbutton, windscreen
( 61)
4 Pushbutton, horn
General views

5 Pushbutton, left flash-

ing turn indicators and
hazard warning flashers
( 55) ( 40)
6 Switch, high-beam head-
light and headlight flash-
er ( 53)
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Handlebar fitting, right
1 On-board computer but- 2
ton (OE) ( 43) 17
2 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 49)
3 Pushbutton, starter
( 70)

General views
4 Switch for handlebar-grip
heating (OE) ( 49)
5 Pushbutton, right flash-
ing turn indicators and
hazard warning flashers
( 55) ( 40)
6 Pushbutton, cancel flash-
ing turn indicators and
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hazard warning flashers
( 56) ( 41)
7 Switch for front-seat
heating (OE) ( 50)
 Instrument cluster
2 1 Speedometer
18 2 Warning and telltale
lights ( 23)
3 Multifunction display
4 Rev. counter
5 Telltale light, anti-theft
General views

alarm (OE)
6 Button for setting clock
and dimming display
( 42) ( 42)
7 Control, odometer ( 41)
8 Sensor for instrument
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The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic
day and night switchover.
Headlight
1 Side lights 2
2 Low-beam headlight 19
3 High-beam headlight

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General views
Status indicators

Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3
21
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 23
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status indicators
Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 31

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 Multifunction display
3 1 Fuel gauge ( 23)
22 2 On-board computer dis-
play (OE) ( 43)
3 Panel for warnings
( 23)
4 Gear indicator ( 23)
Status indicators

5 Coolant temperature
readout ( 23)
6 Trip meter ( 41)
7 Panel for clock, seat
heating (OE), display
dimmer and ESA (OE)
( 42) ( 50) ( 42)
( 63)
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( 41)
Warning and telltale ABS warning light Coolant temperature
lights The way in which the ABS The column below the 3
warning light indicates status temperature symbol in- 23
can differ in some countries. dicates the coolant temperat-
ure.
Alternative for the ABS
warning light. Warnings, general

Status indicators
Mode of presentation
Function indicators General warnings are dis-
Fuel capacity played by means of plain-text
The column below the messages and symbols in the
1 Telltale light, left turn in- fuel-pump symbol indic- multifunction display. In some
dicator ates the remaining quantity of cases, they are accompan-
fuel. ied by the 'General' warning
2 Telltale light, high-beam
light showing red or yellow.
headlight
Gear Two or more warnings can be z
3 Telltale light, neutral
Shows which gear is en- issued at the same time.
4 ABS warning light
5 Telltale light, right turn gaged.
indicator If no gear is engaged, the
6 Telltale light, cruise con- gear indicator shows N and
trol (OE) the 'neutral' telltale light also
7 Warning light, general lights up.
8 Brake-pad wear indicator
 Warnings, overview
3 Mode of presentation Meaning
24
Lights up yellow The EWS! warn- Electronic immobiliser active ( 26)
ing appears on
the display.
Lights up yellow Appears on the Fuel down to reserve ( 26)
Status indicators

display
Lights up red Coolant temper- Coolant temperature too high ( 26)
ature indicator
flashes.
Lights up yellow Appears on the Engine electronics ( 27)
display
Flashes red four Appears on the Insufficient engine oil pressure
z times per second display ( 27)
Appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( 28)
display
Lights up red Appears on the Insufficient battery charge current
display ( 28)
Lights up Brake pads worn down to the wear
limit ( 29)
Lights up yellow Appears on the Rear light bulb defective ( 29)
display
Mode of presentation Meaning
3
Appears on the Front light bulb defective ( 29)
display 25
Lights up yellow Appears on the Bulbs defective ( 29)
display
Appears on the Ice warning ( 30)

Status indicators
display
Appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery weak (OE)
display, accom- ( 30)
panied by the let-
ters DWA
Lights up yellow Appears on the Anti-theft alarm battery flat (OE)
display, accom- ( 30)
panied by the let-
ters DWA
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 Electronic immobiliser The fuel-reserve symbol Coolant temperature too
3 active appears on the display. high
General warning light Lack of fuel can result General warning light
26
shows yellow. in the engine misfiring shows red.
The EWS! warning appears and cutting out unexpec- Coolant temperature in-
on the display. tedly. Misfiring can damage dicator flashes.
The key being used is not au- the catalytic converter; a haz-
Continuing to ride when
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thorised for starting, or com- ardous situation can result if

the engine cuts out unexpec- the engine is overheated
munication between key and
tedly. could result in engine dam-
engine electronics is disrup-
Do not run the fuel tank dry. age.
ted.
You must comply with the in-
Remove all other vehicle The Tripmaster calcu- structions below.
keys from the same ring as lates the residual oper-
the ignition key. ating range and shows this The coolant temperature is
Use the reserve key. estimated figure on the dis- too high.
z Have the defective key re- play. You can continue to ride,
placed, preferably by an but ride in the part-load
The fuel tank contains no range to cool down the en-
authorised BMW Motorrad
more than the reserve quant- gine.
dealer.
ity of fuel.
In traffic jams, switch off the
Fuel down to reserve Reserve fuel engine, but keep the ignition
General warning light on so that the radiator fan
shows yellow. 4l
continues to operate.
Refuelling ( 76)
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
 as possible by a special- Otherwise, the engine runs in oil gauge. The only way of
ist workshop, preferably an emergency operating mode. checking whether the oil level 3
authorised BMW Motorrad You can continue to ride, is correct is to check the oil
dealer. but bear in mind that the level indicator. 27
usual engine power might A low oil level is one reason
Engine electronics not be available. why a warning indicating in-
General warning light Have the fault rectified as sufficient oil pressure is is-
shows yellow. quickly as possible by a

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sued.
Engine electronics sym- specialist workshop, prefer- Checking the engine oil
bol appears on the dis- ably an authorised BMW level ( 95)
play. Motorrad dealer. If the oil level is too low:
The engine is running Insufficient engine oil Topping up the engine oil
in emergency operating pressure ( 96)
mode. Engine power might General warning light If the warning indicating in-
be reduced and this can flashes red four times sufficient engine oil level is
cause hazardous situations, per second. issued and a check indicates
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particularly if you attempt to
Engine oil pressure sym- that the engine oil level is cor-
overtake other road users.
bol appears on the dis- rect:
Engine power level might be
play. Other engine problems
lower than normal: adapt your
style of riding accordingly. The oil pressure in the lube- besides a low oil level
oil system is too low. can cause the insufficient en-
The engine electronics control gine oil pressure warning to
unit has diagnosed a fault. In The insufficient oil
be issued. Continuing to ride
exceptional cases, the engine pressure warning does
in these cases can cause en-
stops and refuses to start. not fulfil the function of an
gine damage.
 If this warning is issued even Checking the engine oil A discharged battery can
3 though the engine oil level is level ( 95) result in the engine cut-
correct: do not continue to If the oil level is too low: ting out unexpectedly, caus-
28 ride. Topping up the engine oil ing a hazardous situation.
Do not continue your jour- ( 96) Have faults rectified as soon
ney. as possible.
The oil sensor might be
Have the fault rectified as defective if the "Check oil If the battery is not char-
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quickly as possible by a level" message appears even ging, continuing to ride

specialist workshop, prefer- though a check with the can cause it to discharge
ably an authorised BMW dipstick reveals that the oil completely, in which case it
Motorrad dealer. level is correct. will suffer irreparable damage.
Seek the advice of a spe- If possible, do not continue
Engine-oil level too low your journey.
cialist workshop, preferably
The "check oil level"
an authorised BMW Motor- Battery is not being charged.
symbol appears on the
rad dealer. You can continue to
display.
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The electronic oil-level sensor Insufficient battery charge discharged. Bear in mind,
has registered an excessively current however, that the engine
low oil level. General warning light could cut out suddenly
Dipping the oil with the dip- shows red. and that the battery could
stick is the only way of ascer- discharge until completely
Battery charge current
taining the exact engine-oil flat, in which case it might
symbol appears on the
level. The next time you stop have suffered irreparable
display.
for fuel: damage.
 Have the fault rectified as Rear light bulb defective A defective bulb places
quickly as possible by a General warning light your safety at risk be- 3
specialist workshop, prefer- shows yellow. cause it is easier for other
ably an authorised BMW users to oversee you and 29
Motorrad dealer. Defective lamp symbol your motorcycle.
with arrow pointing to Replace defective bulbs as
Brake pads worn down to the rear is displayed. soon as possible; always
the wear limit A defective bulb places carry a complete set of spare

Status indicators
Warning light for brake- your safety at risk be- bulbs if possible.
pad wear lights up. cause it is easier for other Low-beam headlight, high-
The electric brake-pad wear users to oversee you and beam headlight, side-light or
detector has registered that your motorcycle. turn-indicator bulb defective.
the brake pads of the front or Replace defective bulbs as Replacing low-beam or
rear brakes have worn down soon as possible; always high-beam headlight bulb
to the acceptable limit. carry a complete set of spare ( 110)
Checking brake-pad thick- bulbs if possible.
Replacing parking-light z
ness, front brakes ( 97) Rear light or brake light bulb bulbs ( 112)
Checking brake pad thick- defective. Replacing front turn indicat-
ness, rear brakes ( 98) Replacing brake-light, rear or bulb ( 115)
Have worn brake pads re- light or rear-indicator bulbs
placed by a specialist work- ( 113) Bulbs defective
shop, preferably an author- General warning light
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Front light bulb defective shows yellow.
Defective lamp symbol
with arrow pointing to
the front is displayed.
 Defective lamp symbol The ice warning does operational if the motorcycle's
3 with two arrows is dis- not mean that there is battery is disconnected.
played. no risk of black ice forming Seek the advice of a spe-
30 at measured temperatures cialist workshop, preferably
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk be- above 3 °C. an authorised BMW Motor-
cause it is easier for other Always take extra care and rad dealer.
users to oversee you and think well ahead when tem-
peratures are low; remember Anti-theft alarm battery flat
your motorcycle.
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that the danger of black ice (OE)

Replace defective bulbs as
is particularly high on bridges General warning light
soon as possible; always
and where the road is in the shows yellow.
carry a complete set of spare
bulbs if possible. shade.
Battery symbol appears
A combination of the bulb de- Ride carefully and think well on the display, accom-
fects described above has ahead. panied by the letters DWA.
occurred. Anti-theft alarm battery The integral battery in the
z See the fault descriptions weak (OE) anti-theft alarm has lost its
above. entire original capacity. There
Battery symbol appears
is no assurance that the anti-
Ice warning on the display, accom-
theft alarm will be operational
Ice warning symbol ap- panied by the letters DWA.
if the motorcycle's battery is
pears on the display. The integral battery in the disconnected.
anti-theft alarm has lost a sig- Seek the advice of a spe-
The air temperature measured nificant proportion of its ori-
at the motorcycle is lower cialist workshop, preferably
ginal capacity. There is no an authorised BMW Motor-
than 3 °C. assurance of how long the rad dealer.
anti-theft alarm can remain
ABS warning
indicators 3
Mode of presentation 31
ABS warnings are indicated
by a combination of the
'General' warning light and
the ABS warning light. Both

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warning lights can light up
continuously or flash at a rate
of one or four flashes per
second.
There are two country-
dependent versions of the
ABS warning light:

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sion 1.
Country-dependent ver-
sion 2.
Country-dependent version
1 is used as the basis for the
description of the warnings in
this section.
 Warnings, overview
3 Mode of presentation Meaning
32
Lights up red Brake switch defective ( 33)

Flashes once per Pull-away test not completed ( 33)

second
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Flashes four Self-diagnosis not completed ( 33)

times per second
Lights up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective
( 34)
Lights up red Flashes once per ABS function not available ( 34)
second
Lights up red Flashes four Residual braking function active
z times per second ( 35)
Flashes red once Flashes once per Brake fluid level in wheel brake cir-
per second second cuit too low ( 35)
Flashes red four Flashes four ABS fault ( 36)
times per second times per second
Brake switch defective a manner to which you are is not available until the pull-
General warning light not accustomed. away test has completed. 3
shows red. Have the fault rectified as If possible, do not use
quickly as possible by a emergency braking until 33
There is a defect in specialist workshop, prefer- the pull-away test has been
the brake system and ably an authorised BMW completed.
it could result in delayed Motorrad dealer.
braking response and, Self-diagnosis not

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consequently, accidents. Pull-away test not completed
Brake in good time as completed ABS warning light
delayed braking response can ABS warning light flashes four times per
be expected. flashes once per second.
The brake switch is defective second. Without the assistance
or incorrectly adjusted. The Without the assistance of the ABS function, the
increase in pressure when the of the ABS function, the wheels could lock when the
lever is pulled or the pedal wheels could lock when the brakes are applied hard. You
depressed is the signal in- brakes are applied hard, and have to apply considerably
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dicating to the BMW Integral this could result in accidents. more force to the brake
ABS that the rider wants to Avoid hard braking if pos- levers to brake without
apply the brakes. There may sible. servo-assisted brakes.
be an unusual response from Avoid hard braking if possible.
The ABS function is not avail-
the brakes. Apply brakes in good time as
able because the pull-away
You can continue to ride. increased effort is required.
test has not been completed.
Bear in mind, however, that
You can continue to ride.
the brakes might respond in
However, the ABS function
 Only residual braking function the non-availability of BMW ABS warning light
3 available in both brake cir- Motorrad Integral ABS func- flashes once per
cuits, because self-diagnosis tions. This could result in un- second.
34 expected braking response.
did not complete. Without the assistance
You can continue to ride. Think well ahead, brake early of the ABS function, the
However, the ABS function and avoid sharp braking if wheels could lock when the
and brake servo assistance possible, because BMW Mo- brakes are applied hard, and
are not available until the torrad Integral ABS might not this could result in accidents.
Status indicators

pull-away test has com- be available. Avoid hard braking if pos-

pleted. The controller of the ABS sible.
As soon as possible, leave warnings is defective. ABS The ABS function is unavail-
the brake lever and the faults cannot be displayed. able in at least one brake cir-
brake pedal released, so You can continue to ride. cuit.
that self-diagnosis can However, the system is un-
complete. You can continue to ride.
able to notify you of ABS However, the ABS function
z faults if they occur. is not available.
ABS warning indicators
Have the fault rectified as Have the fault rectified as
defective
quickly as possible by a quickly as possible by a
General warning light specialist workshop, prefer-
shows red. specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW ably an authorised BMW
ABS warning light ON. Motorrad dealer. Motorrad dealer.
ABS function not available
ABS warnings not avail- General warning light
able. The system is un- shows red.
able to draw your attention to
Residual braking function and brake servo assistance Checking brake-pad thick-
active are not available. ness, front brakes ( 97) 3
General warning light Have the fault rectified as Checking brake pad thick-
quickly as possible by a ness, rear brakes ( 98) 35
shows red.
specialist workshop, prefer- Worn brake pads can
ABS warning light ably an authorised BMW
flashes four times per lengthen stopping dis-
Motorrad dealer. tances by a significant margin
second.
and consequently cause acci-

Status indicators
Without the assistance Brake fluid level in wheel
brake circuit too low dents.
of the ABS function, the Apply the brakes in good
wheels could lock when the General warning light
time.
brakes are applied hard. You flashes red once per
have to apply considerably second. Worn brake pads can
more force to the brake damage the brake discs.
ABS warning light
levers to brake without flashes once per Think well ahead and brake
servo-assisted brakes. second. carefully; avoid severe brak-
Avoid hard braking if possible. ing. z
The ABS wheel brake
Apply brakes in good time as Have worn brake pads re-
circuit is a closed sys-
increased effort is required. placed as quickly as pos-
tem whose fluid level cannot
Only residual braking func- be determined at the brake sible by a specialist work-
tion is available in at least one fluid reservoirs. shop, preferably an author-
brake circuit. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Very badly worn brake pads
You can continue to ride. If the brake pads are not
can also trigger the "Brake
However, the ABS function badly worn, the brake system
fluid too low" warning.
 will have to be checked for be the cause of the warn- ABS warning light
3 malfunctions and leaks. ing. flashes four times per
Switch off the ignition and Have the fault rectified as second.
36 pull the brake lever, then quickly as possible by a There are at least two faults
release it and depress the specialist workshop, prefer- in the brake system. Only the
brake pedal. ably an authorised BMW residual braking function is
Check the following: Motorrad dealer. available in at least one brake
Brake pressure perceptible circuit and the fluid level in
Status indicators

at brake lever and at brake If the function and leak check

reveals a fault: the brake system is too low.
pedal. See the fault descriptions
Brakes acting on both There is a defect in the above.
wheels. brake system and it
No visible signs of brake could result in accidents.
fluid leaking. Do not continue your jour-
ney.
There is a defect in the
z brake system and it Do not continue your jour-
could result in brake fade. ney.
Apply the brakes in good Notify a specialist work-
time. shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
If these criteria are satis-
fied, you can continue rid- ABS fault
ing. Bear in mind, however,
General warning light
that a loss of brake fluid that
flashes red four times
cannot be detected might
per second.
Operation

Operation
Ignition switch and steering Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 37
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . 39
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 40
Stowage compartment. . . . . . . . . 56

Operation
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 41
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 z
On-board computerOE ......... 43
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cruise-control systemOE . . . . . . . 46
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Emergency off switch (kill
Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Electronic Suspension
Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
 Ignition switch and Switching on the ignition Switching off the ignition
4 steering lock
38 Keys
You receive one master key
and one spare key. Please
consult the information on the
electronic immobiliser (EWS) if
Operation

a key is lost or mislaid ( 39).

Ignition switch and steer-
ing lock, tank filler cap Turn the key to position 1. Brake servo assistance
lock and the seat and case Side lights and all function is not available when the
z locks are all operated with circuits switched on. ignition is off.
the same key. On request,
Engine can be started. Do not switch off the ignition
the topcase available as an
Pre-ride check is when riding.
optional accessory can be ar-
performed. ( 71) Turn the key to position 2.
ranged to lock with the same
ABS self-diagnosis is per- Lights switched off.
key.
formed. ( 72)
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered ac-
cessories remain opera-
tional for a limited period
of time.
 The battery can be the handlebars to the left to to the vehicle. You can also
recharged via the on-board set the steering lock. have your authorised BMW 4
socket. Turn the handlebars to the Motorrad dealer bar individual
keys, for example if a partic- 39
Locking the handlebars full left or right lock position.
ular key goes missing. The
Turn the key to position 3,
engine cannot be started with
while moving the handle-
a key that has been barred.
bars slightly.

Operation
Ignition, lights and all func- In-key electronics
tion circuits switched off.
An electronic component is
Handlebars locked.
integrated into each of your
Key can be removed. keys. The motorcycle's elec-
tronics exchange certain con- z
Electronic immobiliser tinuously changing signals
Protection against theft with the electronics in the
If the motorcycle is on
The electronic immobiliser key; these signals are spe-
the side stand, the sur-
helps protect your BMW Mo- cific to your motorcycle and
face of the ground will de-
torrad motorcycle from theft, they are transmitted via the
termine whether it is better to
and this enhanced security is ring aerial in the ignition lock.
turn the handlebars to the left
at your disposal without any The ignition is not enabled for
or right. However, the motor-
need for you to set paramet- starting until the key has been
cycle is more stable on a level
ers or activate additional sys- recognised as "authorised" for
surface with the handlebars
tems. The engine of a motor- your motorcycle.
turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the cycle fitted with this electronic A spare key attached
right. immobiliser can be started to the same ring as the
On level ground, always turn only with the keys that belong ignition key used to start the
 engine could "irritate" the subsequently be cleared and The hazard warning
4 electronics, in which case the reactivated for use. flashers place a strain
enabling signal for starting is on the battery. Do not use
40 not issued. The EWS warning Hazard warning the hazard warning flashers
appears in the multifunction flashers for longer than absolutely
display. necessary.
Always keep the spare key Switching on the hazard
If you press a turn-
separately from the ignition warning flashers
indicator button with
Operation

key. Switch on the ignition. the ignition switched on,

the turn-indicator function
Replacement keys and is activated instead of the
extra keys hazard warning flashers,
z You can obtain replace- and remains active until
ment/extra keys only through you release the button. The
an authorised BMW Motorrad hazard warning flashers
dealer. The keys are part recommence flashing as soon
of an integrated security as the button is released.
system, so the dealer is under
Hazard warning flashers in
an obligation to check the
operation.
legitimacy of all applications Simultaneously press but-
Left/right turn indicator tell-
for replacement/extra keys. If ton 1 for left turn indicators
tale lights flash.
you want to have a lost key and button 2 for right turn
barred, you have to bring with Switch off the ignition.
indicators.
you all the other keys that The hazard warning flashers
belong to the motorcycle. A continue to operate.
key that has been barred can
 Left/right turn indicator tell- Odometer and
tale lights off.
tripmeters 4
Switching off the hazard Odometer 41
warning flashers

Operation
Briefly press tripmeter but-
ton 1 once to proceed to
each subsequent step in
the cycle.
z
The odometer reading ap-
Press cancel button 3. pears in display field 1.
Hazard warning flashers
switched off. Selecting the tripmeter
Alternative: Simultaneously Switch on the ignition.
press button 1 for left turn When you switch on the
indicators and button 2 for ignition, the tripmeter
right turn indicators. reading shown when the igni-
Hazard warning flashers tion was switched off always
switched off. reappears on the multifunc-
tion display. The tripmeter display field al-
ternately shows the following:
 Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Clock The hour increments by one
4 Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Setting the clock
each time you press the
button.
42 Resetting the tripmeter Attempting to set the Press button 1 for longer
Switch on the ignition. clock while riding the than 2 seconds.
motorcycle can lead to ac- Minutes reading 3 starts to
cidents. flash.
Set the clock only when the Briefly press button 1.
Operation

motorcycle is stationary. The minute increments by

Switch on the ignition. one each time you press
the button.
Press button 1 for longer
z than 2 seconds.
Setting confirmed.

Select the desired tripmeter. Multifunction display

Press tripmeter button 1 Display dimming
and hold it down for longer
than 2 seconds. The brightness of the backlit
multifunction display is ad-
The tripmeter is reset to
justable.
zero. Press button 1 for longer
than 2 seconds.
Hours reading 2 starts to
flash.
Briefly press button 1.
Adjusting dimmer press the button after
maximum brightness is 4
reached, brightness is
reduced by one level. 43

On-board computerOE
Selecting readings

Operation
The on-board computer's dis-
Attempting to adjust the play field cycles through the
dimmer while riding the following sequence:
Residual range
z
motorcycle can lead to acci-
dents. Average speed
Do not attempt to adjust the Average consumption
dimmer unless the motorcycle Oil-level reading (when mo-
is at a standstill. torcycle is at a standstill)
Switch on the ignition.
Ambient temperature
Press button 1. Press BC button 1 briefly
The level of dimming ap- each time. Residual range
pears in display field 2. Residual range is calculated
Press button 1 again. on the basis of your style of
The brightness of the riding and the amount of fuel
display increases one level left in the tank; the reading
each time you press the indicates the estimated dis-
button. Each time you
 tance you can travel before Calculating average Hold the BC button down
4 the fuel supply runs out. speed for at least 2 seconds (RE-
If the motorcycle is resting Elapsed time since the last SET).
44 on its side stand, the level in The display shows "---.--
RESET is used as the basis
the tank cannot be measured for calculating average speed. km"
correctly, so this estimate of Times during which the en-
residual operating range will Calculating average
gine was stopped are ex-
be inaccurate. cluded from the calculation.
consumption
Operation

When you refuel, the Average consumption is cal-

on-board computer does not Resetting average speed culated by dividing the dis-
register the increase in fuel tance covered since the last
level unless several litres are RESET by the corresponding
z added to the fuel already in amount of fuel used.
the tank.
The calculated range is
an approximate value.
Consequently, BMW Motorrad
recommends that you should
not try to use the full residual
range before refuelling. Repeatedly press BC
button 1 until the average
speed appears in the
display.
Resetting average Oil level The readings mean:
consumption
Oil level is correct
4
45

Check the oil level with

the dipstick the next
time you stop for fuel. If you
call up another reading on the

Operation
on-board computer, this sym-
bol remains visible beside the
The "Oil" reading gives you BC line.
Repeatedly press BC but- an indication of the engine Oil level cannot be z
ton 1 until the average fuel oil level. You can call up this measured (conditions as
consumption appears in the reading only when the motor- stated above not satisfied).
display. cycle is at a standstill. The most recently measured
Hold the BC button down level is displayed for 5
for at least 2 seconds (RE- The preconditions for auto-
seconds when you next
SET). matic registration of the oil
switch on the ignition.
The display shows level are as follows:
Engine idling for at least 30 The oil sensor might be
"--.- l/100 km".
seconds. defective if the "Check
Engine at operating temper- oil level" message reappears
ature. even though a check with the
Make sure the motorcycle is dipstick reveals that the oil
upright. level is correct. In this case,
 consult your authorised BMW Cruise-control Setting road speed
4 Motorrad dealer.
systemOE
46 Ambient temperature Switching on cruise
The current ambient temper- control
ature is displayed.

An ice warning
Operation

appears if the ambient-

temperature reading drops
below 3 °C. The display
automatically switches Briefly push button 3 in the
z from any other mode to the SET direction
temperature reading when the Cruise control telltale
temperature drops below this light shows.
threshold for the first time. Move switch 1 to ON.
The reading flashes until you Telltale light 2 in the switch The motorcycle maintains
select some other display lights up red. your current cruising speed
mode. and the setting is saved.
Step-by-step Stepless acceleration Step-by-step
acceleration deceleration 4
47

Operation
Push button 3 in the SET
Briefly push button 3 in the direction and hold it in this Briefly push button 3 in the z
SET direction position. RES direction
Speed increases by approx. The motorcycle accelerates Speed decreases by ap-
2 km/h each time you push steplessly. prox. 2 km/h each time you
the button, and the new set- Release button 3. push the button, and the
ting is saved. The motorcycle maintains new setting is saved.
your current cruising speed
and the setting is saved.
 Stepless deceleration (turn the throttle twistgrip you release the twistgrip the
4 back past the idle position). motorcycle will decelerate
The cruise-control system is only to the cruising speed
48 deactivated. saved in memory, even
The cruise control telltale though you might have
light goes out. intended slowing to a lower
The telltale light in the speed.
switch remains on. Cruise control telltale
Operation

light shows.
Resuming former
cruising speed The motorcycle resumes
Push button 3 in the RES
the previous cruising speed.
z direction and hold it in this
position. Switching off cruise
The motorcycle decelerates
control
steplessly.
Release button 3.
The motorcycle maintains
your current cruising speed
and the setting is saved.

Deactivating cruise Push button 3 in the RES

control direction.
Apply the brakes or pull the Opening the throttle
clutch or close the throttle does not deactivate
the cruise-control system. If Move switch 1 to OFF.
 The system is deactivated. The emergency off switch is a Grip heatingOE
Button 3 is locked. kill switch for switching off the 4
engine quickly and easily.
Emergency off switch 49
(kill switch)

Operation
1 Grip heating switch
z
A Normal operating posi- The handlebar grips have
tion (run) two-stage heating. Grip
1 Emergency off switch (kill B Engine switched off. heating can be activated only
switch). when the engine is running. If
You cannot start the the motorcycle is fitted with
Operating the kill switch engine unless the kill an optional-extra on-board
when riding can cause switch is in the run position. computer, the first-stage
the rear wheel to lock and heating adjusts to the air
thus cause a fall. temperature measured by the
Do not operate the kill switch temperature sensor.
when riding. The increase in power
consumption caused by
the grip heating can drain the
 battery if you are riding at low Seat heatingOE
4 engine speeds. If the charge
Dependency on battery
level is low, grip heating is
50 switched off to ensure the charge state
battery's starting capability. Seat heating can be activ-
ated only when the engine is
running. If the charge level is
low, the heating is switched
Operation

off to ensure the battery's

starting capability.
2 Heating off.
Seat heating, front seat 3 50% heat output
4 100% heat output
z

2 Heating off.
3 50% heat output, adap-
ted to suit air temperat-
ure if the motorcycle if
fitted with an optional-
extra on-board computer
(one dot visible).
1 Switch for seat heating,
4 100 % heat output (three
front seat
dots visible)
The front seat has two-stage
heating.
Seat heating, rear seat
4
51

Operation
2 Switch centred: Heating The heating stages are indic-
1 Switch for seat heating, off. ated on the left of the seat-
rear seat 3 Switch pushed to right: heating symbol for the front
50% heat output. seat and on the right for the
z
The rear seat has two-stage
4 Switch pushed to left: rear seat:
heating.
100% heat output. Appears when front-seat
and/or rear-seat heating
Indicator in the is on
multifunction display 50% heat output, for
Switch on the front-seat or front seat on left, rear
rear-seat heating. seat on right
100% heat output, for
front seat on left, rear
seat on right
 Clutch Attempting to adjust the
4 Adjusting the clutch
brake lever while riding
the motorcycle can lead to
52 lever accidents.
If the position of the Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch fluid reservoir is brake lever unless the motor-
changed, air can enter the cycle is at a standstill.
clutch system.
Operation

Do not twist the handlebar

fitting or the handlebars. Turn adjuster A to position
Attempting to adjust the 1:
clutch lever while riding Smallest span.
z the motorcycle can lead to Turn adjuster A to position
accidents. 3:
Do not attempt to adjust the Largest span.
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill. Brakes Turn adjuster A to position
Adjusting the handbrake 1:
lever Smallest span.
Turn adjuster A to posi-
Changing the position of
tion 4:
the brake-fluid reservoir
Largest span.
can allow air to penetrate the
brake system.
Do not twist the handlebar
fitting or the handlebars.
Handlebars Lights Switching on the high-
Adjusting handlebars Switching on the side beam headlight 4
lights 53
The side lights switch on
automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The side lights place a

Operation
strain on the battery. Do
not switch the ignition on for
longer than absolutely neces-
sary.
Fully slacken screws 1. Press the top part of z
Switching on the low- switch 1 for the high-beam
Sit on the motorcycle, pull
headlight.
the handlebars toward you beam headlight
and move them up or down High-beam headlight
The low-beam headlight switched on.
to the desired position. switches on automatically
Make sure that the handle- Move switch 1 for the
when you start the engine. high-beam headlight to the
bars are perfectly engaged
When the engine is not centre position.
in the handlebar mounts.
running you can switch High-beam headlight
Tighten screws 1 to the
on the high-beam headlight switched off.
specified tightening torque.
by switching on the ignition Press the bottom part of
Fastener, handlebar ad- and either switching on the
juster to bottom handle- switch 1 for the high-beam
high-beam headlight or oper- headlight.
bar yoke ating the headlight flasher.
20 Nm
 The high-beam headlight indicators until the parking Commercially available
4 is switched on until you re- lights are ON. adhesive tape will dam-
lease the button (headlight age the plastic lens of the
54 flasher). Switching off the parking light.
lights Consult a specialist work-
Switching on the parking Switch on the ignition. shop, preferably an author-
lights Parking lights switched off. ised BMW Motorrad dealer, in
Switch off the ignition. order to avoid damaging the
Operation

You can switch on the Headlight plastic lens of the light.

parking lights only imme- Adjusting headlight for
diately after switching off the
Headlight beam throw
driving on left/driving on and spring preload
ignition.
z right Headlight beam throw is gen-
If the motorcycle is ridden in erally kept constant when
a country where the oppos- spring preload is adjusted to
ite rule of the road applies, its suit load.
asymmetric low-beam head- Spring preload adjustment
light will tend to dazzle on- might not suffice only if
coming traffic. the motorcycle is very
Have the headlight set heavily loaded. Under these
accordingly by a specialist circumstances, headlight
workshop, preferably an beam throw has to be
authorised BMW Motorrad adjusted to suit the weight
Press and hold down dealer.
switch 1 for the left turn carried by the motorcycle.
 Consult a specialist headlight beam throw so as
workshop, preferably an not to dazzle oncoming traffic. 4
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer, if you are unsure 55
whether the headlight basic
setting is correct.

Headlight beam-throw

Operation
adjustment
Press left-hand turn indicat-
or button 1.
The turn indicators are z
A Neutral position
cancelled automatically
B Position for heavy load
after you have ridden for ap-
proximately 10 seconds, or
Turn indicators covered a distance of about
Switching on the left 200 m.
flashing turn indicators Left-hand turn indicators
1 Adjuster for headlight
Switch on the ignition. switched on.
beam throw underneath
Telltale light for left-hand
the instrument cluster
turn indicators flashes.
Spring preload adjustment
might not suffice if the motor- Switching on the right
cycle is very heavily loaded. flashing turn indicators
Moving the pivot lever adjusts Switch on the ignition.
 Cancelling the turn Stowage compartment
4 indicators
56 Opening the stowage
compartment
Operation

Press right-hand turn indic-

ator button 2.
z The turn indicators are Press cancel button 3.
cancelled automatically Flashing turn indicators
after you have ridden for ap- switched off.
proximately 10 seconds, or Use the ignition key to turn
Turn indicator telltale light is
covered a distance of about lock barrel 2 to right angles
off.
200 m. with the forward direction of
travel.
Right-hand turn indicators Lock of the stowage com-
switched on. partment unlocked.
Telltale light for right-hand Push the lock barrel in.
turn indicator flashes. Lid 1 pops up.
Closing the stowage Front and rear seats
compartment Removing rear seat
4
Make sure the ground is 57
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.

Operation
Lift the seat at the rear and
release the key.
Snap lid 1 closed and push z
With OE Seat heating:
it down.
The lock engages with an
audible click.
Use the ignition key to turn Turn key 1 counter-
lock barrel 2 in line with the clockwise in the seat
forward direction of travel. lock.
Lock of the stowage com-
partment locked.

Disconnect plug 2 by
squeezing locking tabs 3
together at top and bottom.
 Pull the seat to the rear to With OE Seat heating:
4 release it from its holders.
Place the seat, upholstered
58 side down, on a clean sur-
face.

Removing front seat

Make sure the ground is
Operation

level and firm and place the

motorcycle on its stand. Pull seat-height adjuster 1
Removing rear seat ( 57) to the limit position.
Disconnect plug 2 by
z squeezing locking tabs 3
together at top and bottom.

Lift the seat up to remove.

Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean sur-
face.

Adjusting front seat

Make sure the ground is
Lift the rear of the front level and firm and place the Push the seat height ad-
seat. motorcycle on its stand. juster fully forward and up
Removing rear seat ( 57) or down, as applicable.
Removing front seat ( 58) Limit position A:
 Seat set to high position. With OE Seat heating: Installing rear seat
Limit position B: If too much pressure is 4
Seat set to low position. applied in the forward 59
Installing front seat ( 59) direction, there is a danger
Installing rear seat ( 59) that the motorcycle will be
pushed off its stand.
Installing front seat
Always make sure that the
If too much pressure is

Operation
motorcycle is stable and
applied in the forward firmly supported.
direction, there is a danger
With OE Seat heating:
that the motorcycle will be Connect plug 2.
pushed off its stand.
Always make sure that the z
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.

Connect plug 2.
Push the front seat forward
into the seat height
adjuster. Check that the
seat is correctly seated.
 Helmet holder
4 Helmet holder
60 underneath rear seat

Operation

Slide the rear seat under- The helmet catch can

neath the front seat and scratch the panelling.
push it down firmly at the Make sure the lock is out of
z rear. the way when you hook the
The seat engages with an Helmet holder 1 is on the rear helmet into position.
audible click. right, underneath the rear
Use the wire rope available
seat.
as an optional extra to se-
Using helmet holder cure the helmet to helmet
Make sure the ground is holder 1.
level and firm and place the Installing rear seat ( 59)
motorcycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat ( 57)
Mirrors Windscreen Spring preload
Adjusting mirrors Adjusting windscreen Spring preload and
4
weight 61
It is essential to set spring
preload to suit the load
carried by the motorcycle.
Increase spring preload when

Operation
the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring
preload accordingly when the
motorcycle is lightly loaded.
Move the mirror to the de- Switch on the ignition. z
Adjusting spring preload
sired position by pressing Press the top section of
lightly at the appropriate button 1.
for rear wheel
point close to the rim. Windscreen higher Your motorcycle's hand-
Press the bottom section of ling will suffer if you do
button 1. not match the spring-preload
Windscreen lower and damping-characteristic
settings.
Adjust the damping char-
acteristic to suit spring pre-
load.
 Adjusting spring preload in the direction indicated by Shock absorbers
4 while the motorcycle is the HIGH arrow.
Shock-absorber settings
being ridden can lead to acci- If you want to reduce spring
62 dents. preload, turn knob 1 in the and spring preload
Do not attempt to adjust direction indicated by the Damping must be adapted
spring preload unless the LOW arrow. to suit spring preload. An in-
motorcycle is at a standstill. crease in spring preload re-
One click corresponds
quires firmer damping, a re-
to a half turn of
Operation

The knob can be pulled

duction in spring preload re-
out and angled down for the knob. The range of
quires softer damping.
easier accessibility. adjustment comprises 20
turns. Adjusting rear shock
Make sure the ground is
z level and firm and place the Rear spring preload, ba- absorber
motorcycle on its stand. sic setting
Your motorcycle's hand-
One-up, rider weighing 85 kg ling will suffer if you do
Turn the knob as far as it will not match the spring-preload
go in the direction indicated and damping-characteristic
by the LOW arrow and then settings.
turn it back 15 clicks in the Adjust the damping char-
direction indicated by the acteristic to suit spring pre-
HIGH arrow. load.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
If you want to increase
spring preload, turn knob 1
 ing screw 1 in the direction Electronic Suspension
indicated by the H arrow.
Adjustment ESAOE 4
If you want a softer damp-
ing characteristic, use a Settings 63
screwdriver to turn adjust-
ing screw 1 in the direction
indicated by the S arrow.
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be turned through three
Adjust the rear shock ab- and a half turns.
sorber, using a screwdriver Rear suspension, basic
to turn adjusting screw 1. setting z
One-up, rider weighing 85 kg
Electronic Suspension Ad-
Turn the adjusting screw as
justment ESA provides a con-
far as it will go in the direction
venient way of adapting the
indicated by the H arrow and
motorcycle to different condi-
then turn it back one and a
tions. Three spring preload
half turns in the direction in-
settings can be combined
dicated by the S arrow.
with three damping charac-
teristics to fine-tune the mo-
torcycle's suspension to the
If you want a harder damp- load it carries and the surface
ing characteristic, use a over which you want to ride.
screwdriver to turn adjust- The damping characteristic is
shown in panel 1 of the mul-
 tifunction display, and spring SPORT Sporty damping
4 preload in panel 2. characteristic
64 Calling up settings The setting shown on the
Switch on the ignition. display is automatically
accepted as the damping
characteristic if you allow
a certain length of time
Operation

to pass without pressing

button 1. The reading
Press button 1. flashes while adjustment is
You can adjust the in progress.
z damping characteristic
while the motorcycle is on the Adjusting spring preload
move. Start the engine.
Press button 1. The current setting is dis-
The current setting is dis- played.
played. Press button 1 once briefly.
The reading remains visible The display field starts
for a few seconds before at the current status and
disappearing automatically. cycles through the following
sequence:
Adjusting suspension COMFORT Comfortable
damping damping characteristic
Switch on the ignition. NORMAL Normal damping
characteristic Press button 1.
 The current setting is dis- You cannot adjust spring Incorrect tyre pressure
played. preload while the motor- reduces the operating 4
Press and hold down cycle is on the move. life of the tyres.
button 1 until the reading Always check that the tyre 65
changes. Tyres pressures are correct.
The display field starts Checking tyre pressures Check that tyre pressures
at the current status and are correct as per the data
cycles through the following Incorrect tyre pressure

Operation
adversely affects the below.
sequence: Front wheel, tyre pres-
One-up handling characteristics of
the motorcycle and can lead sure
to accidents. 2.5 bar (when cold)
One-up with luggage Always check that the tyre Rear wheel, tyre pres- z
pressures are correct. sure
Two-up (with luggage) At high road speeds, 2.9 bar (when cold)
tyre valves have a tend- If tyre pressure is too low:
ency to open as a result of Correct the tyre pressures.
The setting shown on the
display is automatically centrifugal force.
accepted as the spring In order to avoid a sudden
preload if you allow a loss of tyre pressure, fit a
certain length of time to metal valve cap with rubber
pass without pressing sealing ring to the rear tyre
button 1. The reading and make sure that the cap is
flashes while adjustment is screwed on firmly.
in progress.
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5
67
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Pulling away with BMW

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Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . 73
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 74
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 77
Brake system with BMW Integral
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
 Safety instructions Mismatched settings of the reflexes. Medication can ex-
5 Rider's equipment
spring-strut and shock- acerbate these effects.
absorber system Do not ride your motorcycle
68 Do not ride without the cor- Imbalanced load after consuming alcohol,
rect clothing. Always wear: Loose clothing drugs and/or medication.
Helmet Insufficient tyre pressure
Motorcycling jacket and Poor tyre tread Risk of poisoning
trousers Etc. Exhaust fumes contain car-
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Gloves bon monoxide, which is col-

Boots Correct loading ourless and odourless but
z Overloading and highly toxic.
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every sea- imbalanced loads Inhaling the exhaust
son of the year. Your author- can adversely affect the fumes therefore
ised BMW Motorrad dealer motorcycle's handling. represents a health hazard
will be glad to advise you on Do not exceed the permiss- and can even cause loss
the correct clothing for every ible gross weight and be sure of consciousness with fatal
purpose. to comply with the instruc- consequences.
tions on loading. Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Speed Do not run the engine in an
If you ride at high speed, al- Alcohol and drugs enclosed space.
ways bear in mind that vari- Even small amounts of
ous boundary conditions can alcohol or drugs will ad-
adversely affect the handling versely affect your percep-
of your motorcycle: tion and your ability to as-
sess situations and make de-
cisions, and slow down your
High voltage Unburned fuel will des- In extreme cases, the
Touching live parts of
troy the catalytic con- motorcycle could catch fire. 5
verter. Do not allow the engine to
the ignition system with 69
the engine running can cause Note the points listed for pro- idle unnecessarily. Ride away
electric shock. tection of the catalytic con- immediately after starting the
verter. engine.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine
Risk of fire Tampering with the

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is running.
Temperatures at the exhaust control unit of the
Catalytic converter are high. electronic engine-
If misfiring causes unburned Flammable materials management system z
fuel to enter the catalytic con- (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Tampering with the con-
verter, there is a danger of clothing and luggage, etc.) trol unit of the electronic
overheating and damage. could ignite if allowed to engine-management system
For this reason, observe the come into contact with the can damage the motorcycle
following points: hot exhaust pipe. and cause accidents.
Do not run the fuel tank dry. Do not permit flammable ma- Do not tamper with the
Do not attempt to start or terials to come into contact control unit of the electronic
run the engine with a spark- with the hot exhaust system. engine-management
plug cap disconnected. Cooling would be system.
Stop the engine immediately inadequate if the engine Tampering with the con-
if it misfires. were allowed to idle for trol unit of the electron-
Use only unleaded fuel. a lengthy period with the ic engine-management sys-
Comply with all specified motorcycle at a standstill: tem can result in mechanical
maintenance intervals. overheating would result. loads that the motorcycle's
 components are not designed Cases correctly installed refuse to start. When the
5 to withstand. Damage caused and luggage secured gearbox is in neutral, the
in this way is not covered by green neutral telltale light is
70 the warranty. At regular intervals: on and the gear indicator
Do not tamper with the Engine oil level (every refuel- in the multifunction display
control unit of the electronic ling stop) shows N.
engine-management
system. Starting Starting the engine
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Side stand
Checklist You cannot start the motor-
z Use the following checklist cycle with the side stand ex-
to check important functions, tended and a gear engaged.
settings and wear limits be- The engine will switch itself
fore you ride off. off if you start it with the gear-
Brakes box in neutral and then en-
Brake-fluid levels, front and gage a gear before retracting
rear the side stand.
Clutch Kill switch 1 in run posi-
Clutch fluid level Gearbox tion A.
Shock absorber setting and You can start the engine Switch on the ignition.
spring preload when the gearbox is in neutral Pre-ride check is
Tyre-tread depth and tyre or if you pull the clutch with performed. ( 71)
pressures a gear engaged. Do not pull ABS self-diagnosis is per-
the clutch until after you have formed. ( 72)
switched on the ignition, as
otherwise the engine will
 wait for the ABS to complete Pre-ride check
its self-diagnosis. The instrument cluster runs 5
Press starter button 1. a test of the 'General' warn- 71
ing light when the ignition
If ambient temperatures
is switched on. The warn-
are very low, you might
ing light shows first red and
find it necessary to open the
then yellow, so that you can
throttle slightly when starting
check that it is in working or-

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the engine. At ambient tem-
der. This pre-ride check is in-
peratures below 0 °C, disen-
ABS self-diagnosis can- dicated by the word CHECK!
gage the clutch after switch- z
not be performed if the appearing in the display. If
ing on the ignition.
ignition is switched on while the motorcycle is equipped
the brake lever is pulled or The start attempt is with the cruise control op-
the brake pedal depressed. automatically interrupted tional extra, SET lights up
Self-diagnosis is performed if battery voltage is too low. as well. The test is aborted
as soon as the brake levers Recharge the battery before if you start the engine before
are in their fully released po- you start the engine, or use it completes.
sitions for the first time. Until jump leads and a donor Phase 1
this completes the ABS func- battery to start. General warning light
tion is not available and the The engine starts. shows red.
same applies to power assist- Consult the troubleshooting
The CHECK! reminder ap-
ance for the brakes; the sys- chart below if the engine
pears on the display.
tem is in the residual braking refuses to start. ( 130)
function mode.
When you start the engine,
 Phase 2 ABS warning lights Phase 1
5 General warning light There are two country- Self-diagnosis is in progress.
shows yellow. dependent versions of the General warning light
72
ABS warning light: shows red.
The CHECK! reminder ap-
pears on the display. Country-dependent ver- ABS warning light
If the motorcycle is fitted sion 1. flashes four times per
with the cruise-control second.
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OE, the cruise control telltale Country-dependent ver-

light shows. sion 2. Phase 2
z If the 'General' warning light is The description below is Self-diagnosis is complete.
not displayed: based on country-dependent ABS warning light
Some malfunctions can- version 1. flashes once per
not be indicated if the second.
'General' warning light cannot ABS self-diagnosis If self-diagnosis did not com-
be displayed. The BMW Motorrad Integral plete:
Check that the 'General' ABS performs self-diagnosis Release the brake levers as
warning light comes on, and and a pull-away test to ensure soon as possible.
that it lights up yellow and its operability. Self-diagnosis
If an error message appears
then red. is performed automatically
when self-diagnosis com-
Have the fault rectified as when you switch on the
pletes:
quickly as possible by a ignition. Self-diagnosis is
See the section entitled
specialist workshop, prefer- not performed unless both
"Status indicators" for in-
ably an authorised BMW brake levers are in their fully
formation on how to inter-
Motorrad dealer. released positions.
pret these messages.
 The ABS warning light ABS warning light roads and highways if pos-
does not go out until the flashes once per sible. 5
pull-away test completes. second. Exceeding the specified 73
The ABS warning light goes engine speeds while run-
Pulling away with ning in will lead to increased
out when the pull-away test
BMW Motorrad completes. engine wear.
Integral ABS If an error message appears Keep to the specified engine
speeds for running in.

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Starting on gradients when the pull-away test com-
pletes: Do not exceed the rpm lim-
Select a gear.
See the section entitled its recommended for run- z
Release the clutch lever and
"Status indicators" for in- ning in.
both brake levers.
formation on how to inter- Running-in speed
Switch on the ignition.
pret these messages.
Pre-ride check is
7000 min-1
performed. ( 71)
Running in No full-load acceleration.
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
The first 1000 km Avoid low engine speeds at
formed. ( 72)
full load.
Apply the brakes and disen- While running in the mo-
Do not omit the first inspec-
gage the clutch. torcycle, vary the throttle
tion after 500 - 1200 km.
Start the engine. opening and engine-speed
range frequently. Brake pads
ABS pull-away test Try to do most of your rid- New brake pads must "bed
When you pull away, the ing during this initial period down" and therefore do not
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS on twisting, fairly hilly roads, achieve their optimum friction
checks the ABS sensors. avoiding high-speed main levels during the first 500 km.
 You can compensate for this Avoid extreme angles of torcycle with the side stand
5 initial reduction in braking ef- heel. extended.
ficiency by exerting greater Slowly lean the motorcycle
74 pressure on the levers. Parking your to the side until its weight
New brake pads can ex- motorcycle is taken by the stand and
tend stopping distance Placing motorcycle on dismount to the left.
by a significant margin. If the motorcycle is on
side stand
Apply the brakes in good
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the side stand, the sur-

time. If the ground is soft or
face of the ground will de-
uneven, there is no guar-
z termine whether it is better to
Tyres antee that the motorcycle will
turn the handlebars to the left
New tyres have a smooth rest firmly on the stand.
or right. However, the motor-
surface. This must be Always check that the ground
cycle is more stable on a level
roughened by riding in a under the stand is level and
surface with the handlebars
restrained manner at various firm.
turned to the left than with
heel angles until the tyres Switch off the engine. the handlebars turned to the
are run in. This running in Pull the handbrake lever. right.
procedure is essential if the Hold the motorcycle upright On level ground, always turn
tyres are to achieve maximum and balanced. the handlebars to the left to
grip. Use your left foot to extend set the steering lock.
Tyres do not have their the side stand fully. Turn the handlebars to full
full grip when new and The side stand is de- left or right lock.
there is a risk of accident at signed to support only Check that the motorcycle
extreme angles of heel. the weight of the motorcycle. is standing firmly.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
 On a gradient, the mo- cycle to the upright posi- Dismount and keep your left
torcycle should always tion. hand on the left handlebar 5
face uphill; select 1st gear. Hold the motorcycle upright grip.
and balanced. With your right hand, grip 75
Lock the steering lock.
An extended side stand the rear grab handle or the
Removing motorcycle can catch on the ground rear frame.
from side stand when the motorcycle is mov- Place your right foot on the
ing and lead to a fall. pin of the centre stand, and

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Unlock the steering lock.
Retract the side stand before press the stand down un-
Brake servo assistance til its curved feet touch the
is not available when the moving the motorcycle.
ground. z
ignition is off; the motorcycle Sit on the motorcycle and Place your full body weight
can start to roll. use your left foot to retract on the centre stand and at
Particularly when the motor- the side stand. the same time pull the mo-
cycle is parked on a gradi- torcycle to the rear.
ent, switch on the ignition and Placing motorcycle on
wait for the ABS to complete centre stand Excessive movements
could cause the centre
its self-diagnosis. If the ground is soft or stand to retract, and the mo-
Switch on the ignition. uneven, there is no guar- torcycle would topple in con-
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis antee that the motorcycle will sequence.
to complete. rest firmly on the stand.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
From the left, grip the Always check that the ground torcycle with the centre stand
handlebars with both hands. under the stand is level and extended.
Pull the handbrake lever. firm.
Check that the motorcycle
Swing your right leg over Switch off the engine. is standing firmly.
the seat and lift the motor-
 Lock the steering lock. Refuelling Leaded fuel will destroy
5 Removing motorcycle Fuel is highly flammable.
the catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
76 from centre stand A naked flame close to
the fuel tank can cause a fire Make sure the ground is
Brake servo assistance or explosion. level and firm and place the
is not available when the Do not smoke. Never bring motorcycle on its stand.
ignition is off; the motorcycle a naked flame near the fuel
can start to roll.
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tank.
Particularly when the motor-
cycle is parked on a gradi- Fuel expands when hot.
z ent, switch on the ignition and Fuel escaping from an
wait for the ABS to complete overfilled tank could make its
its self-diagnosis. way onto the rear tyre. This
could cause a fall.
Switch on the ignition. Do not fill the tank past the
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis bottom edge of the filler
to complete. neck.
Place your left hand on the Open the protective cap.
left handlebar grip. Fuel attacks plastics, Open the fuel tank cap with
Grip the rear grab handle which become dull or the ignition key by turning it
with your right hand. unsightly. counter-clockwise.
Push the motorcycle for- Wipe off plastic parts immedi- Refuel with fuel of the grade
ward off the centre stand. ately if they come into contact stated below.
with fuel. Recommended fuel
Check that the centre stand
has fully retracted. grade
Super Plus, unleaded
 98 ROZ/RON Under extreme conditions, brakes were not applied for
Fuel grade, usable the brakes could overheat some time. 5
with power- and and suffer severe damage. Apply the brakes in good
consumption-related Use both front and rear time until the salt layer on the 77
restrictions brakes, and make use of the brake discs and brake pads
Super unleaded engine's braking effect as has been removed.
95 ROZ/RON well.
Usable fuel capacity Oil or grease on brakes

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Wet brakes Oil and grease on the
24 l After the motorcycle has brake discs and pads
Reserve fuel been washed, ridden considerably diminish braking z
through water or ridden in efficiency.
4l the rain, the brake discs and Especially after repair and
Press the filler cap down pads might be wet and the maintenance work, make
firmly to close. brakes might not take effect sure that the brake discs and
Remove the key and close immediately. brake pads are free of oil and
the protective cap. Apply the brakes in good time grease.
until the brakes have dried
Brake system, general out. Dirt or mud on brakes
Descending mountain When the motorcycle
Salt on brakes is ridden on loose sur-
passes
The brakes may fail to faces or muddy roads, the
There is a danger of the take effect immediately brakes may fail to take effect
brakes fading if you use if the motorcycle was ridden immediately because of dirt
only the rear brakes when on salt-covered roads and the or moisture on the discs or
descending mountain passes. brake pads.
 Apply the brakes in good time ectional stability; a fall is im- tact with the road surface.
5 until the brakes have been minent. Before this situation At this instant, the BMW Mo-
cleaned. can occur, ABS intervenes torrad Integral ABS must as-
78 and adapts braking pressure sume an extremely low coef-
Brake system with to the maximum transferrable ficient of friction, so that the
BMW Integral ABS braking force, so the wheels wheels will continue to rotate
continue to rotate and direc- under all imaginable circum-
How does ABS work? tional stability is maintained stances, because this is the
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The amount of braking force irrespective of the condition precondition for ensuring dir-
that can be transferred to of the road surface. ectional stability. As soon as
z the road depends on factors is registers the actual circum-
that include the coefficient of What are the effects of stances, the system reacts
friction of the road surface. surface irregularities? instantly and adjusts braking
Loose stones, ice and snow Humps and surface irregu- force accordingly to achieve
or a wet road all have much larities can cause the wheels optimum braking.
lower coefficients of friction to lose contact temporarily
than a clean, dry asphalt sur- with the road surface; if this How can stopping
face. The lower the coeffi- happens the braking force distance be minimised?
cient of friction, the longer the that can be transmitted to Each time the brakes are
stopping distance. the road can drop to zero. applied, a load distribution
If the rider increases braking If the brakes are applied un- shift takes place with the load
pressure to the extent that der these circumstances the moving forward from the rear
braking force exceeds the ABS has to reduce braking wheel to the front wheel.
maximum transferrable limit, force to ensure that direc- The sharper the motorcycle
the wheels start to lock and tional stability is maintained decelerates, the more load
the motorcycle loses its dir- when the wheels regain con- is shifted to the front wheel.
The higher the wheel load, surface of the road. ABS Rear wheel lift
the more braking force can has to intervene to keep the Even under severe braking, 5
be transmitted without the front wheel from locking; this a high level of tyre grip can
wheel locking. To optimise increases stopping distance. 79
mean that the front wheel
stopping distance, apply does not lock up until very
the front brakes rapidly Reserves for safety
late, if at all. Consequently,
and keep on increasing The potentially shorter stop- ABS does not intervene until
the force you apply to the ping distances which BMW very late, if at all. Under these

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brake lever. This makes Integral ABS permits must circumstances the rear wheel
the best possible use of the not be used as an excuse can lift off the ground, and the
dynamic increase in load at for careless riding. ABS is outcome can be a highsiding z
the front wheel. Remember primarily a means of ensur- situation in which the motor-
to pull the clutch at the ing a safety margin in genuine cycle can flip over.
same time. In the "panic emergencies.
braking situations" that are Take care when cornering. Severe braking can
trained so frequently braking cause the rear wheel to
When you apply the brakes
force is applied as rapidly on a corner, the motorcycle's lift off the ground.
as possible and with the weight and momentum take When you brake, bear in mind
rider's full force exerted on over and even BMW Integral that ABS control cannot be
the brake levers; under these ABS is unable to counteract relied on in all circumstances
circumstances the dynamic their effects. to prevent the rear wheel from
shift in load distribution lifting clear of the ground.
cannot keep pace with the
increase in deceleration and
the tyres cannot transmit
the full braking force to the
 What happens if ABS systems in countries through- cycle dealer, at the earliest
5 fails? out the world and enables the possible opportunity.
A malfunction of the BMW rider to brake the motorcycle.
80 Always bear the following in What is the design
Motorrad Integral ABS
mind if you ride with the resid- baseline for BMW
is brought to the rider's
attention by a warning light in ual braking function active: Motorrad Integral ABS?
the instrument cluster. The Set the brake lever to max- Within the limits imposed by
integral braking function and imum span to maximise physics, BMW Motorrad In-
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the brake booster remain possible brake-lever travel tegral ABS ensures direction-
functional if only ABS control Always brake by applying al stability on any surface.
z fails. If these systems fail both the front and rear The system is not optimised
as well, the residual braking brakes for special requirements that
function comes into play. When justified by the road- apply under extreme compet-
Under these circumstances traffic situation repeatedly itive situations off-road or on
significantly more force has test the brakes to familiar- racing circuits.
to be applied to the brake ise yourself with brake re-
levers and brake lever travel sponse Brake booster
increases. Take the road surface duly The hydraulic pump in the
The residual braking function into account and adapt BMW Integral ABS boosts
is a mechanical function and braking force accordingly the braking force acting on
irrespective of battery charge This is a get-you-home the wheel when the brakes
state, it is always available if function, so you should are applied. By boosting the
the BMW Motorrad Integral consult a specialist braking force in this way,
ABS fails. It complies with all workshop, preferably an BMW Integral ABS achieves
statutory requirements for the authorised BMW motor- higher braking efficiency than
design of motor-vehicle brake standard brake systems.
Partially integral brakes torrad Integral ABS is always dealer should be connected
Your motorcycle is equipped maintained in optimum condi- or the battery disconnected 5
with partially integral brakes. tion, it is essential for you to and its charge level topped
comply strictly with the spe- up before the motorcycle 81
Both front and rear brakes
are applied when you pull the cified inspection intervals. is restored to use. It is
handbrake lever. The foot- typical of road-safety training
brake lever acts only on the What aspects are of courses that they involve an
rear brake. importance as regards exceptionally high number

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The electronic controller in road-safety training of braking manoeuvres with
the BMW Integral ABS regu- courses? ABS intervention occurring in
lates braking-force distribu- rapid succession, alternating z
Braking situations in which
tion between front and rear with breaks and assessment
ABS actively intervenes
wheels. Braking-force distri- phases in which the motor-
produce a sharp rise in
bution depends on load and cycle is not on the move. The
electricity consumption
is recalculated every time the ABS interventions place a
as opposed to ordinary
ABS controller comes into ac- severe load on the battery,
braking manoeuvres, and this
tion. and because very little
places a severe strain on the
actual riding is undertaken
battery. Under normal riding
What significance the battery is not being
conditions the battery is being
devolves on regular charged in the normal way.
charged constantly, so its
maintenance? In isolated instances, this
charge capacity is usually
unusual set of circumstances
Invariably, a technical adequate. If the motorcycle
can result in conditions in
system cannot perform is to be off the road for a
which the regulatory function
beyond the abilities dictated period of several weeks, a
is no longer at the rider's
by its level of maintenance. trickle charger available from
disposal when the brakes
To ensure that the BMW Mo- an authorised BMW Motorrad
 are applied by extremely Switch off consumers such
5 fast and vigourous actuation as seat heating and heated
of the brake lever because handlebar grips, radio,
82 this, in combination with the navigation system and
diminished level of power accessories connected to
in the electrical system, the sockets
brings ABS to the limit of Keep the ignition switched
its technical capabilities. off during breaks and con-
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Observations on the part of sultations; if the engine is

BMW Motorrad in the field killed by means of the kill
z indicate that a comparable switch the light and all elec-
situation has not arisen in tronic systems remain on
ordinary road traffic or even and will drain the power re-
during on-circuit training serves of the battery
courses.

Always bear the following

in mind when taking part in
road-safety training courses:
Check the telltale and warn-
ing lights before each brak-
ing practice
After five braking practices
at the most, ride the motor-
cycle a lengthy distance to
recharge the battery
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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6
83
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Accessories
TopcaseOA .................... 90

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 General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot Power socket
6 BMW Motorrad recommends
assess each non-BMW
Ratings
product to determine whether
84 the use of parts and ac-
it can be used on or in con-
cessories for your motorcycle
nection with BMW motor-
that are approved by BMW for
cycles without constituting
this purpose.
a safety hazard. Country-
Genuine BMW parts and ac- specific official authorisa-
Accessories

cessories and other products

tion does not suffice as as-
which BMW has approved surance. Tests conducted
can be obtained from your
by these instances cannot
authorised BMW Motorrad make provision for all operat-
dealer, together with expert ing conditions experienced by
advice on their installation The supply to standard sock-
z BMW motorcycles and, con- et 1 and the extra socket (OA)
and use. sequently, they are not suffi-
These parts and products is cut off automatically if bat-
cient in some circumstances. tery voltage is low or the load
have been tested by BMW for
Use only parts and accessor- exceeds the maximum of 8 A
safety, function and suitability. ies approved by BMW for
BMW accepts product liability for both sockets combined.
your motorcycle.
for them.
Whenever you are planning Operating electrical
Conversely, BMW is unable
modifications, comply with all accessories
to accept any liability whatso-
ever for parts and accessor- the legal requirements. Make You can start using electrical
ies which it has not approved. sure that the motorcycle does accessories only when the ig-
not infringe national road- nition is switched on. The ac-
vehicle construction and use cessory remains operational
regulations. if the ignition is subsequently
switched off. In order to en-
sure that the drain on the on- 6
board power supply system is
minimised, the supply to the 85
power socket is cut off ap-
proximately 15 minutes after
the ignition is switched off,
and it is also temporarily in-

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terrupted during the start pro-
cedure.

Cable routing
The cables from the power
socket to the auxiliary device z
must be routed in such a way
that they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict or obstruct
the steering angle and
handling characteristics
Cannot be trapped

Incorrectly routed cables

can impede the rider.
Route the cables as
described above.
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6
86

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Luggage Make sure that the weight

Correct loading
is uniformly distributed 6
between right and left.
Pack heavy items at the 87
Overloading and
bottom and toward the in-
imbalanced loads
board side.
can adversely affect the
Max. load in each case (left
motorcycle's handling.
and right): 10 kg.

Accessories
Do not exceed the permiss-
Max. load in tank rucksack
ible gross weight and be sure
5 kg.
to comply with the instruc-
tions on loading.
Fitting a luggage system will
affect the handling of your z
motorcycle. The maximum
speed recommended for
riding with loaded cases is
180 km/h. If the large or small
topcase (OA) is fitted, the
maximum permissible speed
is 180 km/h.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
 Case Lever 2 pops up.
6 Opening cases
Pull the release lever up.
The lid of the case opens.
88
Closing cases
Accessories

Push release lever 2 down.

The release lever engages.
Turn the key to the LOCK
Turn the key to the OPEN position in the case lock.
z position in the case lock. The case is closed.
The case is unlocked. Pull release lever 2 all the
way up.
Close the lid of the case
and press it down. Check
that nothing is trapped
between the lid and the
case.

Press lock barrel 1.

Removing the case
6
89

Accessories
Pull handle 3 out and then Seat the case in holders 4.
Turn the key to the pull it up as far as it will go.
RELEASE position in the The case is released and
case lock. can be removed.
The handle pops out.
z
Installing cases
Pull the handle up as far as
it will go.

Push handle 3 down until it

engages.
The case is correctly en-
gaged on its holders.
 Turn the key to the LOCK Closing topcase
6 position in the case lock.
The case is closed.
90 Check that the case is se-
cure.

TopcaseOA
Accessories

Opening topcase
Press lock barrel 1.
Lever 2 pops up. Pull release lever 2 all the
Pull the release lever up. way up.
The lid of the topcase Close the lid of the topcase
z opens. and press it down. Check
that nothing is trapped
between the lid and the
case.
Turn the key to the OPEN
position in the topcase lock.
The topcase is unlocked.
 6
91

Accessories
Push release lever 2 down. Pull handle 3 up as far as it Hook the topcase into pos-
The release lever engages. will go. ition on the luggage carrier.
Turn the key to the LOCK Lift the topcase at the rear Make sure that hooks 4 are
position in the topcase lock. and pull it off the luggage securely seated in the cor-
The topcase is locked. carrier. responding keepers 5. z
Removing topcase Installing topcase
Turn the key to the Pull the handle up as far as
RELEASE position in the it will go.
topcase lock.
The handle pops out.
6
92

Accessories

Push handle 3 down until it

engages.
The topcase is correctly en-
gaged on its carrier.
z Turn the key to the LOCK
position in the topcase lock.
The topcase is locked.
Check that the topcase is
secure.
Maintenance

Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
7
93
Standard on-board toolkit . . . . . . 94
Supplementary on-board toolkit
(OA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Maintenance
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 96
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
z
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
 General instructions Standard on-board Supplementary on-
7 The 'Maintenance' chapter toolkit board toolkit (OA)
94 describes work involving the
replacement of wear parts
that can be performed with
minimum effort.
Special tightening torques are
Maintenance

listed as applicable.
If you are interested in inform-
ation on more extensive work,
we recommend the repair
manual on CD-ROM which
applies to your particular mo- 1 Screwdriver with revers- 1 Screwdriver blade
torcycle. You can obtain a ible blade 2 Socket wrench, w/f 17
z
copy from your authorised 2 Torx wrench, T25 3 Spark plug socket span-
BMW Motorrad dealer. 3 Torx wrench, T45 ner
4 Open-ended spanner,
w/f 17
5 TORX wrenches, T40,
T45, T50
The supplementary kit
is available as an op-
tional accessory (OA). Please
consult your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Engine oil check the oil level only after a
Checking the engine oil
lengthy trip. 7
level The oil level varies with 95
the temperature of the
The engine can seize if oil. The higher the temperat-
the oil level is low, and ure the higher the oil level in
this can lead to accidents. the oil tank. Check the engine
Always make sure that the oil oil level immediately after a

Maintenance
level is correct. lengthy journey.
Oil can collect in the Check that the engine is Remove oil filler cap 1 by
sump if the motorcycle at operating temperature, turning it counter-clockwise.
is out of use for an extended make sure the ground is
period of time; this oil has to level and firm and place
be pumped into the oil tank the motorcycle on its centre z
before the level is read. The stand.
engine oil must be at oper- Allow the engine to idle for
ating temperature to do this. one minute.
Checking the oil level with the Switch off the ignition.
engine cold or after no more Removing front seat ( 58)
than a short ride will lead to
Wipe the area around the oil
misinterpretation; this in turn,
filler neck clean.
means that the engine will be Use a dry cloth to wipe oil
operated with the incorrect dipstick 2 clean
quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
 Topping up the engine oil
7 Checking the engine oil
96 level ( 95)

Maintenance

Seat the oil dipstick on the Engine oil, specified

oil filler neck, but do not level
engage the threads. Make Between MIN and MAX marks
sure that the dipstick is
z seated in guide 3. If the oil level is below the Pour engine oil in through
Remove the oil dipstick and MIN mark: filler neck 1 until it reaches
check the oil level. Top up the engine oil. the specified level.
If the oil level is above the Brake system, general
MAX mark:
Have the oil level corrected Reliability
by a specialist workshop, A fully functional brake sys-
preferably an authorised tem is a basic requirement for
BMW Motorrad dealer. the road safety of your motor-
cycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the dependability of the brake The noise of the hydraulic Make sure the ground is
system. pump running must be aud- level and firm and place the 7
Under these circumstances ible. motorcycle on its stand.
have the brake system Press the footbrake lever. 97
checked by a specialist The pressure point must be
workshop, preferably an clearly perceptible.
authorised BMW Motorrad The noise of the hydraulic
dealer. pump running must be aud-

Maintenance
ible.
Incorrect working prac-
tices endanger the reli- Brake pads
ability of the brakes.
Have all work on the brake Checking brake-pad
system performed by a spe- thickness, front brakes
Visually inspect the left and z
cialist workshop, preferably Brake pads worn past right brake pads to ascer-
an authorised BMW Motorrad the minimum permissible tain their thickness. Viewing
dealer. thickness can cause a reduc- direction: Between wheel
tion in braking efficiency and and front fork toward the
Checking operation of under certain circumstances brake caliper.
the brakes they can cause damage to
Switch on the ignition. the brake system.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis In order to ensure the de-
to complete. pendability of the brake sys-
Pull the handbrake lever. tem, do not permit the brake
The pressure point must be pads to wear past the minim-
clearly perceptible. um permissible thickness.
 Checking brake pad
7 thickness, rear brakes
98 Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
thickness can cause a reduc-
tion in braking efficiency and
under certain circumstances
Maintenance

they can cause damage to

the brake system.
Brake-pad thickness, In order to ensure the de- Visually inspect the brake
front pendability of the brake sys- pads from the right to as-
The wear indicating marks tem, do not permit the brake certain their thickness.
on the brake pads must be pads to wear past the minim-
z clearly visible. um permissible thickness.
Make sure the ground is
If the wear indicating mark is
level and firm and place the
no longer clearly visible:
motorcycle on its stand.
Have the brake pads re-
placed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Brake-pad thickness,
rear
Make sure that the brake disc Move the handlebars to the If the brake fluid level falls:
is not visible through the bore straight-ahead position. Have the defect rectified 7
in the inboard brake block. as quickly as possible by a
99
specialist workshop, prefer-
If the brake disc is visible: ably an authorised BMW
Have the brake pads re- Motorrad dealer.
placed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author- Checking brake-fluid

Maintenance
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. level, rear brakes
A low fluid level in the
Brake fluid
brake reservoir can al-
Checking brake-fluid low air to penetrate the brake
level, front brakes Check the brake fluid level system. This significantly re-
in reservoir 1. duces braking efficiency. z
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al- The brake fluid level Apply the brakes in good
low air to penetrate the brake in the reservoir does time.
system. This significantly re- not drop as the brake pads Make sure the ground is
duces braking efficiency. wear. level and firm and place
Apply the brakes in good Brake fluid level, front the motorcycle on its centre
time. stand.
Make sure the ground is DOT4 brake fluid
level and firm and place Do not permit the brake fluid
the motorcycle on its centre level to drop.
stand.
 ably an authorised BMW Have the tyres changed in
7 Motorrad dealer. good time before they wear
to the minimum permissible
100 Clutch tread depth.
Checking clutch Make sure the ground is
operation level and firm and place the
Pull the clutch lever. motorcycle on its stand.
Maintenance

The pressure point must be Measure the tyre tread

clearly perceptible. depth in the main tread
Check the brake fluid level grooves with wear marks.
If the pressure point is not
in reservoir 1. Tyres have wear indic-
clearly perceptible:
The brake fluid level Have the clutch checked ators integrated into the
in the reservoir does by a specialist workshop, main tread grooves. The tyre
z not drop as the brake pads preferably an authorised is worn out when the tyre
wear. BMW Motorrad dealer. tread has worn down to the
Brake fluid level, rear level of the marks. The loca-
Tyres tions of the marks are indic-
DOT4 brake fluid ated on the edge of the tyre,
Checking tyre tread e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
Do not permit the brake fluid depth
level to drop. by an arrow.
If the brake fluid level falls: Your motorcycle's hand- If the tyre tread no longer
Have the defect rectified ling and grip can be im- complies with the minimum
as quickly as possible by a paired even before the tyres legally required tread depth:
specialist workshop, prefer- wear to the minimum tyre Replace the tyre.
tread depth permitted by law.
Rims ility or provide any guarantee
Checking rims
of road safety. 7
Use only wheels and tyres
Make sure the ground is approved by BMW Motorrad 101
level and firm and place the for your type of motorcycle.
motorcycle on its stand. You can obtain detailed in-
Visually inspect the rims for formation from your author-
defects. ised BMW Motorrad dealer or

Maintenance
Have damaged rims on the Internet at www.bmw-
checked and, if necessary, motorrad.com. Remove screws 1 on left
replaced by a specialist
and right.
workshop, preferably an Removing front wheel
Pull the front mudguard for-
authorised BMW Motorrad Make sure the ground is ward to remove.
dealer. level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre z
Wheels stand.
Approved wheels and
tyres
For each size of tyre BMW
Motorrad tests certain makes,
and approves those that it
certifies as roadworthy. If
BMW Motorrad has not ap-
proved the wheels and tyres,
it cannot assess their suitab-
 When removing the right
7 brake caliper, take care not
to alter the routing of the
102 sensor cable of the brake-
pad wear detector.
Raise the front of the mo-
torcycle until the front wheel
can rotate freely. BMW Mo-
Maintenance

torrad recommends the

Force the brake pads BMW Motorrad front wheel
Once the calipers have
slightly apart by rocking stand for lifting the motor-
been removed, there is
brake calipers 3 back cycle.
a risk of the brake pads be-
and forth A against brake Fitting the front wheel stand
ing pressed together to the
discs 4. ( 108)
z extent that they cannot be
slipped back over the brake Mask off the parts of the
disc on reassembly. wheel rim that could be
Do not operate the handbrake scratched in the process of
lever when the brake calipers removing the brake calipers.
have been removed. Carefully pull the brake cal-
ipers back and out until
Remove securing screws 2
clear of the brake discs.
of the left and right brake
calipers. When removing the left
brake caliper, take care not
to damage the ABS sensor
cable. Remove right-hand axle
clamping screw 5.
 The left axle clamping number is 36 3 691 and the ably an authorised BMW Mo-
screw locates the adapter is available from your torrad dealer. 7
threaded bush in the front authorised BMW Motorrad There is a risk of dam-
suspension. If the threaded dealer. 103
aging parts of the front
bush is not correctly aligned Lower the front wheel to the brake, particularly the BMW
the gap between the ABS ground between the front Integral ABS, in the course
sensor ring and the ABS forks. of the procedure described
sensor will not be correct and below.

Maintenance
this can cause the ABS to Take care not to damage
the ABS sensor when Take care not to damage the
malfunction or allow the ABS
rolling out the front wheel. brake system, in particular the
sensor to be damaged.
Note the ABS sensor when ABS sensor with cable and
In order to ensure that the the ABS sensor ring.
threaded bush remains cor- rolling out the front wheel.
rectly aligned, do not slacken Roll the front wheel forward The front wheel must be
or remove the left axle camp- to remove. installed right way round z
ing screw. to rotate in the correct direc-
Installing front wheel tion.
Remove quick-release
Note the direction-of-rotation
axle 6, while supporting the Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the spe- arrows on the tyre or the
wheel.
cified torque can work loose wheel rim.
BMW Motorrad provides
or their threads can suffer Take care not to damage
an adapter for removing
damage. the ABS sensor when
the quick-release axle. This
Always have the security of rolling in the front wheel.
adapter can be combined
the fasteners checked by a Note the ABS sensor when
with a commercially available
specialist workshop, prefer- rolling in the front wheel.
w/f 22 open-end or ring span-
ner. The BMW special tool
 Roll the front wheel into 19 Nm
7 position between the front Remove the front wheel
forks. stand.
104

Maintenance

Install securing screws 2.

Front brake caliper to
wheel carrier
30 Nm
z Raise the front wheel, insert The cable of the ABS
quick-release axle 6 and sensor could chafe
tighten to specified torque. through if it comes into
Quick-release axle in contact with the brake disc.
threaded bush Make sure that the ABS
50 Nm sensor cable is routed
Tighten right axle clamp- correctly.
ing screw 5 to the specified Clip the ABS sensor cable
tightening torque. into three retaining clips 3.
Clamping screw for Ease the brake calipers on
quick-release axle in to the brake discs. Route the ABS sensor cable
wheel carrier between the brake caliper
and the front forks as illus- Removing rear wheel
trated here. Make sure the ground is 7
Clip the ABS sensor cable level and firm and place
into two retaining clips 7. 105
the motorcycle on its centre
Remove the adhesive tape stand.
from the wheel rim.

Maintenance
Remove clamp 3 from the
silencer.
Do not remove the sealing
grease from the clamp.
z
Remove screw 1 from silen-
Install the front mudguard cer cover 2.
and install screws 1 on left Pull the cover to the rear to
and right. remove.
Switch on the ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
Firmly pull the handbrake
lever until the pressure point
is perceptible, and repeat
this operation several times.
 ably an authorised BMW Mo-
7 torrad dealer.

106 Roll the rear wheel into po-

sition at the rear-wheel ad-
apter.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
Maintenance

Remove screw 4 for the Remove studs 5 from the

bracket of the end silencer rear wheel, holding the
from the rear footrest. wheel as you do so.
Turn the end silencer down. Lower the rear wheel to the
z Engage first gear. ground.
Roll the rear wheel out to-
ward the rear.

Installing rear wheel Install wheel studs 5 and

Threaded fasteners not tighten to specified torque
tightened to the spe- in diagonally opposite se-
cified torque can work loose quence.
or their threads can suffer Rear wheel to wheel
damage. flange
Always have the security of 60 Nm
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
Turn the end silencer to its
initial position. 7
107

Maintenance
Align clamp 3 on the end If the gap between the
silencer with mark A (arrow) rear wheel and the end
on oxygen sensor B. silencer is too small, the rear
Install screw 4 for the Tighten clamp 3 on the end wheel can overheat.
bracket of the end silencer silencer to the specified The clearance between the z
in the rear footrest, but do tightening torque. rear wheel and the end silen-
not tighten it at this point. Silencer to manifold cer must be at least 15 mm.
Install screw 4 for the
35 Nm
bracket of the end silencer
Thread-locking compound:
in the rear footrest and
Optimoly TA
tighten the screw to the
specified torque.
Silencer to rear footrest,
right
16 Nm
 Front-wheel stand front wheel with the BMW
7 Front-wheel stand
Motorrad front-wheel stand.
108 A front wheel stand for Fitting the front wheel
simple, safe changing of stand
the front wheel is available
Make sure the ground is
from BMW Motorrad. The
level and firm and place
BMW special tool number is
the motorcycle on its centre
Maintenance

36 3 971 and the front-wheel

stand.
stand is available from your
Push silencer heat shield 2 authorised BMW Motorrad
with guide A into retainer B. dealer. You also need the
adapters with the BMW
special tool number 36 3 973.
z
The BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand is
not designed to support
motorcycles not fitted with a
centre stand or without other
auxiliary stands. A motorcycle Slacken adjusting screws 1.
resting only on the front wheel Push the two pins 2 apart
Install screw 1 of the silen- stand and the rear wheel can until the front suspension
cer heat shield. topple. fits between them.
Place the motorcycle on its Use locating pins 3 to set
centre stand or another aux- the front wheel stand to the
iliary stand before lifting the desired height.
 Centre the front wheel stand clears the sensor ring of the down and raise the motor-
relative to the front wheel BMW Integral ABS. cycle. 7
and push it against the front Tighten adjusting screws 1.
axle. Bulbs 109

General instructions
The failure of a bulb is sig-
nalled in the display by the

Maintenance
defective lamp symbol. The
bulbs for brake light and rear
light are the same; the bright-
ness of the light is regulated
in accordance with the applic-
ation.
If the motorcycle is A defective bulb places z
Push both mounting pins 2
raised too far the centre your safety at risk be-
through the triangles of the
stand will lift clear of the cause it is easier for other
brake caliper anchorages
ground and the motorcycle users to oversee you and
just far enough to allow
could topple to one side. your motorcycle.
the front wheel to be rolled
When raising the motorcycle, Replace defective bulbs as
between them.
make sure that the centre soon as possible; always
There is a risk of dam- stand remains on the carry a complete set of spare
aging the ABS sensor ground. bulbs if possible.
ring of the BMW Integral ABS.
Apply uniform pressure to The bulb is pressurised
Push the pin in just far
push the front wheel stand and can cause injury if
enough to ensure that it
damaged.
 Wear protective goggles Always make sure that the cialist workshop, preferably
7 and gloves when changing motorcycle is stable and an authorised BMW Motor-
bulbs. firmly supported. rad dealer.
110
The types of bulb fitted With OE Xenon lights : Make sure the ground is
to your motorcycle are Xenon lights operate level and firm and place the
listed in the section entitled with high voltage; incor- motorcycle on its stand.
"Technical data". rect working procedures can Switch off the ignition.
Maintenance

Do not touch the glass result in fatalities.

of new bulbs with your Have all work on the xenon
fingers. Use a clean, dry cloth light system, including the
to hold the bulbs when hand- work involved in replacing
ling them. Dirt deposits, in bulbs, performed by a spe-
particular oil and grease, in- cialist workshop, preferably
z terfere with heat radiation by an authorised BMW Motor-
from the bulb. This leads to rad dealer.
overheating and shortens the For the time being, ride with
bulb's operating life. the high-beam headlight
switched on. Remove cover 1 (low-beam
Replacing low-beam or headlight) or covers 2 (high-
In order not to dazzle on-
high-beam headlight coming traffic, set the head- beam headlight).
bulb light beam throw adjuster to Remove the covers of the
If it is not standing firmly, the position for riding with high-beam headlight bulbs
the motorcycle could maximum payload. by turning them counter-
topple in the course of the Have the bulb replaced as clockwise.
operations described below. soon as possible by a spe-
 High-beam headlight
bulb 7
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
111
Low-beam headlight
bulb
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
With OE Xenon lights :

Maintenance
Xenon bulb, D2R / 35 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to
To remove the cover of the Disengage spring clip 5 hold the new bulb.
low-beam headlight bulb, from the latches and swing
push locking lever 3 down, it up.
swing the cover down and
remove. z

Install bulb 6.
Remove bulb 6.
Replace the defective bulb.
Disconnect plug 4.
 Switch off the ignition.
7
112

Maintenance

Close and lock spring Install cover 1 (low-beam

clips 5. headlight) or covers 2 (high-
beam headlight). Parking light, right: discon-
nect plug 1.
z Replacing parking-light
bulbs
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
Connect plug 4. firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
Parking light, left: discon-
level and firm and place the
nect plug 2.
motorcycle on its stand.
 Turn the bulb socket by
counter-clockwise to re- 7
move.
113

Maintenance
Insert bulb 3 into the bulb Parking light, right: connect
socket. plug 1.
Turn the bulb socket clock-
wise to install. Replacing brake-
Remove bulb 3 from the light, rear light or rear- z
bulb holder. indicator bulbs
Replace the defective bulb.
If it is not standing firmly,
Parking-light bulb
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
operations described below.
Use a clean, dry cloth to
Always make sure that the
hold the new bulb.
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
Parking light, left: connect
level and firm and place the
plug 2.
motorcycle on its stand.
 Switch off the ignition.
7
114

Maintenance

Turn bulb socket 2 (brake- Press bulb 4 into socket 5

light /rear-light bulb) or 3 and remove by turning it
Remove screws 1. (indicator bulb) counter- counter-clockwise.
Pull the bulb housing to the clockwise to remove from Replace the defective bulb.
z rear until it is clear of the the bulb housing. Rear-light /brake-light
holders. bulb
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Rear flashing turn indic-
ator bulbs
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the new bulb.
 (indicator bulb) clockwise to
install it in the bulb housing. 7
115

Maintenance
Press bulb 4 into socket 5 Install screws 1.
and turn it clockwise to in-
stall. Replacing front turn
Seat retaining pins 7 of the indicator bulb
bulb housing in retainers 6. If it is not standing firmly, z
Make sure that the wires are the motorcycle could
not trapped. topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
Turn bulb socket 2 (brake-
motorcycle on its stand.
light /rear-light bulb) or 3
Switch off the ignition.
 Replace the defective bulb.
7 Front flashing turn indic-
ator bulbs
116
P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to
hold the new bulb.
Maintenance

Remove screw 1. Turn bulb holder 3 counter-

Pull the bulb housing for- clockwise to remove it from
ward to remove the bulb housing.

Press bulb 4 into socket 3

and turn it clockwise to in-
stall.

Disconnect plug 2. Press bulb 4 into bulb hous-

ing 3 and remove by turning
it counter-clockwise.
 Touching live parts of
the ignition system with 7
the engine running can cause
electric shock. 117
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine
is running.

Maintenance
A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
Turn bulb socket 3 clock- Seat the bulb housing in the the jump leads are accident-
wise and install it in the bulb fairing. ally brought into contact with
housing. Install screw 1 the motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted
Jump starting with fully insulated crocodile z
The wires leading to the clips at both ends.
power socket do not Jump-starting with a
have a load-capacity rating donor-battery voltage
adequate for jump-starting higher than 12 V can damage
the engine. Excessively high the vehicle electronics.
current can lead to a cable Make sure that the battery
fire or damage to the vehicle of the donor vehicle has a
electronics. voltage rating of 12 V.
Connect plug 2. Do not use the on-board
If it is not standing firmly,
socket to jump-start the
the motorcycle could
engine of the motorcycle.
 topple in the course of the donor battery, and the other other products to start the
7 operations described below. end to the negative terminal engine.
Always make sure that the of the discharged battery.
118 motorcycle is stable and Start the engine of the Battery
firmly supported. vehicle with the discharged
Maintenance instructions
Make sure the ground is battery in the usual way; if
the engine does not start, Correct upkeep, recharging
level and firm and place the and storage will prolong the
wait a few minutes before
Maintenance

motorcycle on its stand. life of the battery and are es-

repeating the attempt
When jump-starting the en- sential if warranty claims are
in order to protect the
gine, do not disconnect the to be considered.
starter motor and the donor
battery from the on-board Compliance with the points
battery.
electrical system. below is important in order to
Allow both engines to idle
Remove the battery- maximise battery life:
for a few minutes before
z compartment cover. Keep the surface of the bat-
disconnecting the jump
Run the engine of the donor tery clean and dry
leads.
vehicle during jump-starting. Do not open the battery
Disconnect the jump lead
Begin by connecting one Do not top up with water
from the negative terminals
end of the red jump lead Be sure to read and com-
first, then disconnect the
to the positive terminal of ply with the instructions for
second lead from the posit-
the discharged battery and charging the battery on the
ive terminals.
the other end to the pos- following pages
Install the battery-
itive terminal of the donor Do not turn the battery up-
compartment cover.
battery. side down
Then connect one end of Do not use proprietary
the black jump lead to the start-assist sprays or
negative terminal of the
 If the battery is not dis- from your authorised BMW flat, it has to be disconnec-
connected, the on-board Motorrad dealer. ted from the on-board circuits 7
electronics (e.g. clock, etc.) and charged with the char-
gradually drain the battery. Charging battery when ger connected directly to the 119
This can cause the battery to connected battery posts.
run flat. If this happens, war- Charging the connec- Only chargers suitable
ranty claims will not be ac- ted battery directly at the for this mode of char-
cepted. battery terminals can damage ging can be used to recharge

Maintenance
If the motorcycle is to be out the vehicle electronics. the battery via the on-board
of use for more than four Always disconnect the battery socket. Unsuitable chargers
weeks, disconnect the battery from the on-board circuits be- could cause damage to the
or connect a suitable trickle fore recharging it with a char- motorcycle's on-board elec-
charger to the battery. ger connected directly to the trics.
BMW Motorrad has de- battery posts. Use BMW chargers with z
veloped a trickle-charger If you switch on the ig- the part numbers 71 60
specially designed for com- nition and the multifunc- 7 688 864 (220 V) or, as
patibility with the electronics tion display and telltale lights applicable, 71 60 7 688 865
of your motorcycle. Using this fail to light up, the battery is (110 V). If you are in doubt,
charger, you can keep the completely flat. Attempting to disconnect the battery from
battery charged during long charge a completely flat bat- the on-board systems and
periods of disuse, without tery via the on-board socket connect the charger directly
having to disconnect the bat- can cause damage to the mo- to the battery.
tery from the motorcycle's torcycle's electronics. Charge via the power sock-
on-board systems. You can et, with the battery connec-
If a battery has discharged to
obtain additional information
the extent that it is completely
 ted to the motorcycle's on- Charging the battery motorcycle is stable and
7 board electrical system. when disconnected firmly supported.
120 The motorcycle's Charge the battery using a Make sure the ground is
on-board electronics suitable charger. level and firm and place the
know when the battery is Comply with the operating motorcycle on its stand.
fully charged. The on-board instructions of the charger.
socket is switched off when Once the battery is fully
this happens.
Maintenance

charged, disconnect the

Comply with the operating charger's terminal clips from
instructions of the charger. the battery terminals.
If you are unable to The battery has to be re-
charge the battery charged at regular inter-
through the power socket, vals in the course of a lengthy
z you may be using a charger period of disuse. See the in-
that is not compatible with structions for caring for your
your motorcycle's electronics. battery. Always fully recharge Remove screws 1.
If this happens, disconnect the battery before restoring it Lift the battery compartment
the battery from the on-board to use cover up and back to re-
systems and connect the move.
charger directly to the
Removing the battery
battery. If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
 forth if it is difficult to re-
move. 7
Installing battery 121
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.

Maintenance
Always make sure that the
Disconnection in motorcycle is stable and Slip the battery retainer
the wrong sequence firmly supported. over the battery and install
increases the risk of Make sure the ground is screws 6.
short-circuits. level and firm and place the Installation in the wrong
Always proceed in the correct motorcycle on its stand. sequence increases the z
sequence. Switch off the ignition. risk of short-circuits.
Disconnect negative lead 5 Place the battery in the bat- Always proceed in the correct
first. tery compartment, positive sequence.
Remove protective cap 4 terminal on the left in the Never install the battery
from the positive terminal. forward direction of travel. without the protective cap.
Then disconnect positive Connect battery positive
lead 3. lead 3 first.
Remove screws 6 and pull Seat protective cap 4 on the
the retainer to the rear. positive terminal.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and
 Then connect battery negat- Switch on the ignition.
7 ive lead 5. Fully open the throttle once
or twice.
122
The engine management
system registers the
throttle-valve position.
Setting the clock ( 42)
Maintenance

Place the battery-

z compartment cover in
mounts 2

Install screws 1.
Care

Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
8
123
Washing the motorcycle . . . . . . 124
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . 126 z
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . 126
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
 Care products Washing the pads might be wet and the
8 We recommend that you motorcycle brakes might not take effect
immediately.
124 use the cleaning and care We recommend that you Apply the brakes in good time
products you can obtain use BMW insect remover to until the brakes have dried
from your authorised BMW soften and wash off insects out.
Motorrad dealer. The and resilient dirt on painted
substances in BMW Care parts prior to washing the Warm water intensifies
Care

Products have been tested in motorcycle. the effect of salt.

laboratories and in practice; To prevent stains, do Use only cold water to wash
z they provide optimised off road salt.
not wash the motorcycle
care and protection for the immediately after it has been The high pressure of
materials used in your vehicle. exposed to strong sunlight steam cleaners can
The use of unsuitable and do not wash it in the sun. damage seals, the hydraulic
cleaning and care Make sure that the motor- brake system, the electrical
products can result in cycle is washed frequently, system and the seat.
damage to motorcycle especially during the winter Do not use a steam jet or
components. months. high-pressure cleaning equip-
Do not use solvents such as To remove road salt, clean ment.
cellulose thinners, cold clean- the motorcycle with cold wa-
ers, fuel or the like, and do ter immediately after every
not use cleaning products trip.
that contain alcohol. After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
Cleaning easily surfaces can produce Radiator
damaged components scratches. Clean the radiator regularly to 8
Soften stubborn dirt and prevent overheating of the en- 125
Plastics gine due to inadequate cool-
insects by covering the
Clean plastic parts with water affected areas with a wet ing.
and BMW plastic care emul- cloth. For example, use a garden
sion. This includes in particu- hose with low water pressure.
lar: Windscreen

Care
Cooling fins can be bent
Windscreen Clean off dirt and insects with easily.
Headlight lens made of a soft sponge and plenty of z
Take care not to bend the fins
plastic water. when cleaning the radiator.
Glass cover of the instru-
ment cluster Fuel and chemical
solvents attack the Rubber
Black, unpainted parts
material of the windscreen; Treat rubber components with
The use of unsuitable the windscreen becomes water or BMW rubber-care
products to clean plastic opaque or dull. products.
parts can damage the sur- Do not use cleaning agents. Using silicone sprays for
face. the care of rubber seals
Do not use products that Chrome can cause damage.
contain alcohol or solvents to Use plenty of water and BMW Do not use silicone sprays
clean plastic surfaces, and do shampoo to clean chrome, or other care products that
not use scouring agents. particularly if it has been contain silicon.
Even fly-remover pads or exposed to road salt. Use
cleaning pads with hard chrome polish for additional
treatment.
 Paint care this kind immediately, using Laying up the
8 Washing the motorcycle
cleaning-grade benzene or
motorcycle
petroleum spirit on a clean
126 regularly will help counteract Clean the motorcycle.
cloth or ball of cotton wool.
the long-term effects of Remove the battery.
We recommend that specks
substances that damage Spray the brake and clutch
of tar be removed with BMW
the paint, especially if your lever pivots and the main
tar remover. Remember to
motorcycle is ridden in areas and side stand pivots with a
wax the parts treated in this
Care

with high air pollution or suitable lubricant.

way.
natural sources of dirt, for Coat bright metal and
z example tree resin or pollen.
Protective wax chrome-plated parts with
Remove particularly an acid-free grease (e.g.
aggressive substances coating
Vaseline).
immediately, however, as For the protective wax coating Stand the motorcycle in a
otherwise the paint can of paint, we recommend that dry room in such a way that
be affected or become you use only BMW vehicle there is no load on either
discoloured. Substances wax or agents that contain wheel.
of this nature include spilt carnauba wax or synthetic
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid waxes. Before laying the vehicle
and bird droppings. We It is time to rewax the paint- up out of use, have the
recommend BMW vehicle work when water "puddles" engine oil and the oil filter ele-
polish or BMW paint cleaner on the surface, instead of ment changed by a special-
for this purpose. forming beads. ist workshop, preferably an
Marks on the paintwork are authorised BMW Motorrad
particularly easy to see after dealer. Combine work for lay-
the motorcycle has been ing up/restoring to use with a
washed. Remove stains of BMW service or inspection.
Restoring motorcycle
to use 8
Remove the protective wax 127
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work

Care
through the checklist.
z
8
128

Care

z
Technical data

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 130
9
129
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 134

Technical data
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 z
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
 Troubleshooting chart
9 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
130 Possible cause Remedy
Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 70).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 70).
Technical data

Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 76)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 119)

z Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
Front brake caliper to wheel
carrier
M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm
Clamping screw for quick-
release axle in wheel
carrier
M8 x 30 19 Nm
Front wheel Value Valid
Quick-release axle in threaded
9
bush 131
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid

Technical data
Silencer to rear footrest, right
M8 x 30 16 Nm
Silencer to manifold
M8x60 - 10.9 35 Nm
Apply thin coat of grease
between socket and ball,
Optimoly TA z
Rear wheel to wheel flange
Wheel carrier with cut thread, 60 Nm
M10 x 40 x 1.25
Handlebars Value Valid
Fastener, handlebar adjuster to
bottom handlebar yoke
M8 A2-70 20 Nm
 Engine
9 Type
132
Type, engine Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-
stroke in-line engine, DOHC with chain-and-
sprocket drive, four valves per cylinder with
cam followers; liquid cooled cylinders and
heads, integrated coolant pump, electronic
Technical data

fuel injection, integrated six-speed gearbox,

dry-sump lubrication
Technical data
Effective displacement 1157 cm3
Cylinder bore 79 mm
z Piston stroke 59 mm
Compression ratio 13 : 1
Nominal output 112 kW, At engine rpm: 9500 min-1
With OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, At engine rpm: 8500 min-1
Max. torque 130 Nm, At engine rpm: 7750 min-1
With OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 111 Nm, At engine rpm: 5000 min-1
Maximum permissible engine speed 10000 min-1
Idle speed 1050±50 min-1
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super Plus, unleaded
9
98 ROZ/RON 133
Fuel grade, usable with power- and Super unleaded
consumption-related restrictions 95 ROZ/RON
Fuel tank capacity 24 l, usable

Technical data
4 l, including reserve of
Engine oil
Engine oil capacity, total 3.5 l, With filter change
0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks
Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG;
JASO MA)
Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through
z
SH. BMW Motorrad recommends not using
oil additives, because they can have a detri-
mental effect on clutch operation. Please do
not hesitate to contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you have any questions
relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for
your motorcycle.
9 Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40 L-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
134 SAE 15 W-40 L-10 °C

Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h
Technical data

Acceleration 3.1 s, From: 0...100 km/h

Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

z
Transmission
Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ-
9
rated into engine block 135
Gear ratios
Total gear ratio 2.521, 1st gear
Total gear ratio 1.842, 2nd gear

Technical data
Total gear ratio 1.455, 3rd gear
Total gear ratio 1.287, 4th gear
Total gear ratio 1.143, 5th gear
Total gear ratio 1.015, 6th gear

z
 Final drive
9 Rear wheel drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears
136
Final drive gear ratio 2.82 : 1

Running gear
Front suspension Double leading link
Technical data

Front suspension - total suspension travel 115 mm, Static

125 mm, Dynamic
Rear suspension, type Single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber
Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, At wheel

z
Brakes
Front brake, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with
9
4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake 137
discs
Front brake pads, material Sintered metal
Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-

Technical data
piston floating caliper and fixed disc
Rear brake pads, material Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel, rim size 3.50" x 17" z
Front wheel, tyre designation 120/70 ZR 17
Rear wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel, rim size 5.50" x 17"
Rear wheel, tyre designation 180/55 ZR17
Tyre pressures
Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, when cold
Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, when cold
 Electrics
9 On-board socket, rating (Total load rating for 8A
138 all sockets)
Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so
plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an
electronic fuse trips and de-energises a cir-
cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni-
Technical data

tion is switched on after the fault has been

rectified.
Type
Type, battery Gel battery
Technical data
z Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 19 Ah
Technical data
Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI
Spark plug electrode gap (When new) 0.8 mm
Spark plug electrode gap (Wear limit) Spark-plug replacement as per maintenance
schedule
Lighting
High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W
9
Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W 139

With OE Xenon lights : Xenon bulb, D2R / 35 W

Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Rear-light /brake-light bulb P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Technical data
Front flashing turn indicator bulbs P21W / 12 V / 21 W
Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Frame
Main frame, type Composite with internal-high-pressure form-
ing and extruded sections and chill castings z
Type plate, location Frame cross-tube, rear
Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame side section, front right
 Dimensions
9 Overall motorcycle length 2318 mm
140
Maximum width 982 mm, Across cases
Maximum height (To top edge of windscreen) 1438 mm, DIN unladen weight, windscreen
down
Seat height, front 820 mm, Without rider
Technical data

With OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without rider

Weights
Unladen weight 288 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road
90 % load of fuel, without OE
z Permissible gross weight 520 kg
Maximum payload 238 kg
Service

Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 142
10
141
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
BMW Motorrad Service Card -

Service
On-the-spot breakdown
assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
BMW Motorrad service
z
network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . 144
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 150
 BMW Motorrad confirmed in the "Service" ably by your authorised BMW
10 service chapter in this manual. Motorrad dealer. Evidence of
Authorised BMW Motorrad regular maintenance is essen-
142 Advanced technology dealers are supplied with the tial for generous treatment of
requires specially adapted latest technical information goodwill claims.
methods of maintenance and and have the necessary tech- Certain signs of wear,
repair. nical know-how. BMW Mo- moreover, might otherwise
If maintenance and re- torrad recommends that you not be noticed until it is
Service

pair work is performed contact your authorised BMW too late to put them right
inexpertly, it could result in Motorrad dealer if you have at moderate cost. Your
consequential damage and questions regarding your mo- authorised BMW Motorrad
z thus constitute a safety risk. torcycle. dealer's mechanics know
BMW Motorrad recommends every detail of your motor-
you to have all the associated BMW Motorrad service cycle and can take remedial
work on your motorcycle car- quality action if necessary before
ried out by a specialist work- minor faults develop into
Along with its reputation for serious problems. By having
shop, preferably an author-
engineering quality and high the necessary repairs done
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
reliability, BMW Motorrad is a properly and in good time,
Your authorised BMW Motor- byword for excellent quality of you save time and money in
rad dealer can provide inform- service. the long run.
ation on the specified Ser- To ensure that your BMW
vice, Inspection and Annual is always in optimum condi-
Inspection work needed. tion, we recommend that you
Have all maintenance and have the maintenance work
repair work carried out required for your motorcycle
carried out regularly, prefer-
BMW Motorrad brochures, along with Maintenance work
Service Card - On- information on Mobile Service
Intervals
10
and the dealership network.
the-spot breakdown Some maintenance tasks 143
assistance BMW Motorrad service have to be performed after
a certain time, others depend
In the event of a breakdown, network
on the distance covered by
the BMW Motorrad Service Our extensive after-sales ser- the motorcycle.
Card issued with each new

Service
vice network is in place to
BMW motorcycle enables look after you and your mo- BMW Running-in Check
you to access an extensive torcycle in more than 100 The BMW running-in check
range of services such as countries. In Germany alone, z
has to be performed when
breakdown assistance, mo- you have the best possible the motorcycle has covered
torcycle transportation etc. access to approximately 200 between 500 km and 1,200
(details can differ from coun- authorised BMW Motorrad km
try to country). In the event of dealers.
a breakdown, contact BMW All information concerning BMW Annual Inspection
Motorrad's Mobile Service. the international dealership Some maintenance work has
The specialists will provide network can be found in the to be carried out at least once
the necessary advice and as- brochures entitled "Service a year. Other tasks depend
sistance. Contact Europe" and "Service on the distance the motor-
You will find important Contact Africa, America, Asia, cycle has covered.
country-specific contact Australia, Oceania".
addresses and the after-sales
service organisation phone
numbers in the "Service
Kontakt / Service Contact"
 BMW Service a copy of the current main-
10 After the first 10,000 km tenance schedule for your
and every additional 20,000 motorcycle on request.
144
km (30,000 km, 50,000
km, 70,000 km, etc.) if this
distance is covered within a
year.
Service

BMW Inspection
After the first 20,000 km
and every additional 20,000
z
km (40,000 km, 60,000
km, 80,000 km, etc.) if this
distance is covered within a
year.

Maintenance
schedules
The maintenance schedule for
your motorcycle depends on
the equipment fitted, and on
the motorcycle's age and the
distance it has covered. Your
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer will be happy to supply
Confirmation of maintenance work
10
BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in
145
Check Check
Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-
ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's
instructions instructions

Service
Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new

Wheel circuit z
Control circuit

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

10 BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
146 spection spection spection
BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service
BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection

Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-

ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's
Service

instructions instructions instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

z
Brake fluid, new Brake fluid, new Brake fluid, new
Wheel circuit Wheel circuit Wheel circuit
Control circuit Control circuit Control circuit

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
10
spection spection spection 147
BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service
BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection

Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-

ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's

Service
instructions instructions instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

z
Brake fluid, new Brake fluid, new Brake fluid, new
Wheel circuit Wheel circuit Wheel circuit
Control circuit Control circuit Control circuit

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

10 BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
148 spection spection spection
BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service
BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection

Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-

ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's
Service

instructions instructions instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

z
Brake fluid, new Brake fluid, new Brake fluid, new
Wheel circuit Wheel circuit Wheel circuit
Control circuit Control circuit Control circuit

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
BMW Service
BMW Annual In-
10
spection spection spection 149
BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service
BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection

Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord- Carried out in accord-

ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's ance with manufacturer's

Service
instructions instructions instructions

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

z
Brake fluid, new Brake fluid, new Brake fluid, new
Wheel circuit Wheel circuit Wheel circuit
Control circuit Control circuit Control circuit

Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature

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

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Item Odometer
reading
Date
10
151

Service
z
 A Brake lever Replacing rear light
11 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Adjusting the handbrake bulb, 113
ABS lever, 52 Replacing rear-indicator
152 Pull-away test, 73 Brake pads bulbs, 113
Starting on gradients, 73 Checking front, 97 Technical data, 139
Warning light, 23 Checking rear, 98 Warning, bulb failure, 29
Accessories Warning, wear limit, 29
General instructions, 83 C
Index

Brakes
Anti-theft alarm, 18 Checking operation, 97 Care, 123
Safety instructions, 77 Case
z B Closing, 88
Battery Technical data, 137
Installing, 89
Battery compartment, 11 With Integral ABS, 78
Opening, 88
Charging battery when Bulbs
General instructions, 109 Removing, 89
connected, 119
Replacing brake-light Centre stand
Charging the battery when Placing motorcycle on
bulb, 113
disconnected, 120 centre stand, 75
Replacing front turn
Installation, 121 Removing motorcycle from
indicator bulb, 115
Removal, 120 centre stand, 76
Replacing high-beam
Technical data, 138 Checklist, 70
headlight bulb, 110
Warning, battery charge Clock
Replacing low-beam
current, 28 Adjusting, 18, 42
headlight bulb, 110
Beam throw, 13
Replacing parking-light
Brake fluid
Checking level, front, 13, 99 bulbs, 112
Checking level, rear, 15, 99
Clutch D ESA, 16, 63
Adjusting the clutch Dimensions
Technical data, 140
Adjusting spring preload, 64 11
lever, 52 Adjusting suspension 153
Technical data, 134 damping, 64
E
Confirmation of maintenance Electrics Calling up settings, 64
work, 145 Technical data, 138 EWS
Coolant Emergency off switch (kill Warning, 26
Temperature gauge, 23

Index
switch), 17, 49
Warning, coolant temperat- Engine F
ure, 26 Final drive
Starting, 70 Technical data, 136 z
Cruise-control system, 16
Technical data, 132 Frame
Deactivating, 48
Warning, engine electron- Technical data, 139
Resuming cruising ics, 27
speed, 48 Front seat
Engine oil Adjusting, 15, 58
Setting road speed, 46 Checking level, 95 Heating, 17, 50
Step-by-step accelera- Filler neck, 15 Installation, 59
tion, 47
Oil dipstick, 15 Removal, 58
Step-by-step decelera-
Technical data, 133 Front-wheel stand
tion, 47
Topping up, 96 Installing, 108
Stepless acceleration, 47
Warning, engine oil level, 28
Stepless deceleration, 48
Warning, engine oil pres-
Switching off, 48
sure, 27
Switching on, 46
 Fuel Headlight L
11 Quantity reading, 23 Adjusting headlight beam Laying up, 126
Refuelling, 76 throw, 54, 55 Lights
154
Technical data, 133 High-beam headlight, 19 Switching off the parking
Warning, fuel down to Low-beam headlight, 19 lights, 54
reserve, 26 Side lights, 19 Switching on the high-beam
Fuses, 138 Helmet holder, 15, 60 headlight, 53
Switching on the low-beam
Index

High-beam headlight, 16
G headlight, 53
Telltale light, 23
Gear indicator, 23 Switching on the parking
z Grip heating, 17, 49 Horn, 16
lights, 54
I Switching on the side
H
Idle lights, 53
Handlebar fittings
Telltale light, 23
General view, left side , 16
Ignition M
General view, right side, 17 Maintenance
Switching off, 38
Handlebars General instructions, 94
Adjusting, 53 Switching on, 38
Intervals, 143
Hazard warning flashers, 16, Immobiliser
Warning, 26 Multifunction display, 18
17 Adjusting dimmer, 43
Switching off, 41 Instrument cluster
Overview, 18 Overview, 22
Switching on, 40
Sensor for lighting, 18

J
Jump starting, 117
O Reserve Side stand
Odometer and tripmeters Warning, 26 Placing motorcycle on side 11
Odometer, 41 Residual range, 43 stand, 74
Resetting the tripmeter, 42 155
Restoring to use, 127 Removing motorcycle from
Selecting the tripmeter, 41 Rev. counter, 18 side stand, 75
On-board computer, 17 Rider's Manual, 15 Starting the engine, 70
Oil level, 45 Rims Spark plugs, 138
Resetting average con- Test, 101 Speedometer, 18

Index
sumption, 45 Running gear Spring preload
Resetting average Technical data, 136 Adjusting, 61 z
speed, 44 Running in, 73 Spring preload, rear
Residual range, 43 Adjusting, 11, 61
Selecting readings, 43 S Starter, 17
Safety instructions, 67
Starting, 70
P Brakes, 77
Steering lock, 39
Parking, 74 Seat, 15
Seat lock, 11 Stowage compartment, 13
Power socket, 11, 84
Service, 142 Closing, 57
Pre-ride check, 71
Service Card, 143 Opening, 56
R Suspension damping, rear
Rear seat Adjusting, 11, 62
Heating, 51
Installation, 59 T
Removal, 57 Technical data
Refuelling, 76 Battery, 138
Filler neck, 13 Brakes, 137
 Bulbs, 139 Topcase Laying up, 126
11 Clutch, 134 Closing, 90 Parking, 74
156 Dimensions, 140 Installing, 91 Restoring to use, 127
Electrics, 138 Opening, 90 Vehicle identification num-
Engine, 132 Removing, 91 ber, 13
Engine oil, 133 Torques, 129
Final drive, 136 W
Transmission
Warning lights, 18
Index

Frame, 139 Starting the engine, 70

Fuel, 133 Overview, 23
Technical data, 135
z Running gear, 136 Warning light, general, 23
Troubleshooting chart, 130
Spark plugs, 138 Warnings
Turn indicators
Left, 16, 55 Mode of presentation, 23
Transmission, 135
Right, 17, 55 Warnings, overview, 24, 32
Weights, 140
Wheels and tyres, 137 Switching off, 17, 56 Weights
Telltale lights, 23 Technical data, 140
Telltale lights, 18
Tyres Wheels
Overview, 23 Installing front wheel, 103
Toolkit, 15 Checking tread depth, 100
Installing rear wheel, 106
Overview, standard Checking tyre pressures, 65
toolkit, 94 Removing front wheel, 101
Technical data, 137
Overview, supplementary Removing rear wheel, 105
kit, 94 V Technical data, 137
Vehicle Windscreen, 11
Cleaning, 123 Adjusting, 16, 61
General view, left side, 11
General view, right side, 13
Details described or illus-
trated in this booklet may
differ from the motorcycle's
actual specification as pur-
chased, the accessories fit-
ted or the national-market
specification. No claims will
be entertained as a result of
such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel
consumption and perform-
ance data are quoted to the
customary tolerances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excep-
ted.

© 2006 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without writ-
ten permission from BMW
Motorrad, After Sales.
Printed in Germany.
The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super Plus, unleaded
98 ROZ/RON
Minimum octane number 95 ROZ/RON
Fuel tank capacity 24 l, usable
4 l, including reserve of
Tyre pressures
Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, when cold
Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, when cold

BMW Motorrad

Order No.
01 41 7 698 331
BMW recommends 01.2006
1st edition The Ultimate Riding
Machine