2011 R 1200 GS Adventure 3rd Edition

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BMW Motorrad

Rider's ManualR 1200 GS Adventure

The UltimateRiding Machine



Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com-pany stamp)



Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to the

community of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.

Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to use

your new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.

In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to help

you maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.

If you have questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all your

journeys will be pleasant andsafe.

BMW Motorrad.



Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual if you want to find a particular topic

or item of information.1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 General views .. .. .. .. .. .. 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14Handlebar fitting, right. . . . . . . 16Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 17Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20Meanings of the status in-

dicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Service-due indicator. . . . . . . . 22Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4 Operation................ 39Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobiliserEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41C l o c k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2

Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 46Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48BMW Motorrad IntegralABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Automatic Stability ControlA S C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Electronic Suspension Ad-

justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Front and rear seats. . . . . . . . . 62

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645 Riding..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 66Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68S t a r t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71



Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Parking your motorcycle . . . . 74Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Securing motorcycle for

transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6 Engineering details. . . . . 79Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 80Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradA S C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2

Tyre pressure monitoringRDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Electronic Suspension Ad-

justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

7 Accessories .. .. .. .. .. .. . 87General instructions . . . . . . . . . 88Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89T o p c a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1

8 Maintenance . .. .. .. .. .. . 95General instructions . . . . . . . . . 96Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 111

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 130

Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Protective wax coating . . . . 132Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 132Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

10 Technical data . . . . . . 133troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 134Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 135Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 141Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 143Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Riding specifications . . . . . . 147

11 Service .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 149

BMW Motorrad Service . . . 150BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Maintenance work. . . . . . . . . 150Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Confirmation of service . . . . 157

12 Index .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159



General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Overview

Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manualwill provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. All

maintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.

When the time comes to sell

your BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manual;it is an important part of the mo-torcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-

ons of your safety and the safetyof others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equip-ment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-

tion.

Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE Optional extraThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain optionalaccessories through yourauthorised BMW Motor-rad dealer; optional ac-cessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-

cycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser.

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-stahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustment

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment.

RDC Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)

Equipment

When you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment.

This Rider's Manual describesoptional extras (OE) offered byBMW and selected optional ac-cessories (OA). This explains whythe manual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcycle

might not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.

If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you will

find these features described inseparate manuals.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsches Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.

Currency

The high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constantdevelopment work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate thatno claims can be entertained on

the basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual. 1

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General views

General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side

1 Adjuster, spring preload,front ( 55)

2 Adjustment of windscreen

( 54)3 Adjuster for headlightbeam throw (underneaththe instrument panel)( 61)

4 Clutch-fluid reservoir( 104)

5 Type plate (on frame, be-

hind side cover)6 Seat lock ( 62)

7 Power socket ( 88)

8 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic, rear suspension( 57)

9 Engine oil level indicator( 97)

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General view, right side

1 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 55)

2 Fuel filler neck ( 74)

3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 101)

4 Vehicle Identification Num-ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing)

5 Air filter (behind right sidepanel) ( 120)

6 Engine-oil filler neck

( 98)7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 103)

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Multifunction switch,left

1 Select the readings( 43).

with on-board com-puter OE

Reset the average values( 44).

2 with auxiliary head-lightsOE

Operation of the auxiliaryheadlights ( 46)

3 with BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS II OE

Operating the ABS( 49)

with Automatic StabilityControlOE

Operating ASC ( 50)

4 with Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA) OE

Operating ESA ( 58)

5 Horn

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6 Flashing turn indicators,left ( 46)

Hazard warning flashers( 46)

7 Headlight flasher and high-

beam headlight ( 45)

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Handlebar fitting, right

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 47)

2 Starter button ( 68)

3 with heated handlebargripsOE

Grip heating control( 48)

4 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 46)

Hazard warning flashers( 46)

5 Cancel button, flashingturn indicators ( 46)

Pushbutton, cancel hazardwarning flashers ( 46)

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Underneath the seat

1 User Guide

2 Battery ( 124)

3 Toolkit

Payload table (in tool tray)

Tyre pressures table (intool tray)

4 Helmet holder ( 64)

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Instrument panel

1 Speedometer

2 Rev. counter

3 Warning and telltale lights( 21)

4 Multifunction display( 20)

5 Ambient-light brightnesssensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instru-ment lighting)

with anti-theft alarm

(DWA) OEAnti-theft alarm telltale light(see the instructions foruse for the anti-theft alarm)

6 Control for the odometer( 43)

Operation of the clock( 42)

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Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Meanings of the status indicat-ors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Multifunction display

1 The horizontal bars indic-ate the quantity of fuel leftin the tank.

2 Gear indicator; "N" indic-ates neutral.

3 Panel for warnings ( 25)

4 with Automatic StabilityControlOE

ASC warnings and statusindicators ( 34)

5 Warnings ( 25)

6 The horizontal bars indic-ate the level of the enginetemperature.

7 with on-board com-puter OE

On-board computer read-ings ( 21)

8 with Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA) OE

ESA setting ( 58)

9 Odometer and tripmeters( 43)

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10 Clock ( 42)

with on-board com-puter OE

Values area of the on-board computer ( 43)

Meanings of the statusindicators

with on-board computer OE

CLOCK: Time

TEMP: Ambient temperature( 23)

Ø SPEED: Average speed sincethe last reset

Ø FUEL: Average fuel con-

sumption since the last reset

RANGE: Range with fuel re-maining in the fuel tank ( 22)

OIL: Oil level ( 24)

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)OE

RDC P: Tyre pressures( 23)

Warning and telltalelights

1 Telltale light for left turn

indicators2 High-beam headlight tell-

tale light

3 General warning light, incombination with warningsin the display ( 25)

4 Telltale light for neutral

5 with BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS II OE

ABS warning light ( 33)

6 Telltale light for right turnindicators

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The ABS symbol might dif-fer, depending on the spe-

cifics of national regulations.

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. In this example the read-ing means "March 2012".

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,the distance is counted down insteps of 100 km 2 and is shown

briefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.

If service is overdue, thedue date or the odometer

reading at which service was due

is accompanied by the 'Gener-al' warning light showing yellow.The word "Service" remains per-manently visible.

If the service-due indicator

appears more than a monthbefore the service date, the datesaved in the instrument clustermust be adjusted. This situationcan occur if the battery was dis-connected for a prolonged periodof time.

If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Range

The range readout indicates howfar you can ride with the fuel re-

maining in the tank. This dis-tance is calculated on the basisof fuel level and average con-sumption.

When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you top

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up the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level the range

readout cannot be updated.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated onlywhen the side stand is in the re-

tracted position.The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you should nottry to use the full range beforerefuelling.

without on-board computer OE

The range reading does not ap-pear until the fuel is down to thereserve level.


The figure for average consump-tion used to calculate range isnot shown and might not be thesame as the average-consump-

tion reading that appears on thedisplay.

Ambient temperature


When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the engine

can falsify the ambient-tempera-ture reading. If the effect of theengine's heat becomes excess-ive, -- temporarily appears onthe display.

If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C the tem-

perature display flashes to drawyour attention to the risk of blackice forming. The display auto-matically switches from any othermode to the temperature read-

ing when the temperature dropsbelow this threshold for the firsttime.

Tyre pressures

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC) OE

The tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The fronttyre pressure is on the left 1;the reading on the right 2 isthe rear tyre pressure. -- --appears directly after the ig-nition is switched on, because

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the sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the first time themotorcycle accelerates to morethan 30 km/h.

If symbol 3 also shows, thereading is a warning. The

critical tyre pressure flashes.

If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerancerange, the reading is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning lightshowing yellow. If the tyre pres-

sure registered by the sensor isoutside the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warning lightflashes red.

The detailed description of BMWMotorrad RDC starts on page( 84).

Oil level


Oil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when the motorcycle isat a standstill.

The preconditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:

Engine at operating tempera-ture.

Engine idling for at least tenseconds.

Side stand retracted.

Make sure the motorcycle isupright.

The readings mean:

OK: Oil level is correct.

CHECK: Check the oil level thenext time you stop for fuel.

---: Oil level cannot be meas-ured (conditions as stated abovenot satisfied).

If you call up another read-ing on the on-board com-

puter, this symbol remains visibleuntil the sensor again registers acorrect oil level.

The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for five secondswhen you next switch on the ig-nition.

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Warnings

Mode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by thecorresponding warning lights.

Warnings for which there is nodedicated warning light are indic-ated by 'General' warning light 1showing in combination with awarning text such as 2 or a warn-ing symbol such as 3 appearingin the multifunction display. The'General' warning light shows redor yellow, depending on the ur-gency of the warning.

If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropri-ate warning lights and warningsymbols appear, alternating withwarning words as applicable.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Warnings, overview

Warning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears on

the display

Electronic immobiliser active ( 30)

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appearson the display

Fuel down to reserve ( 30)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 30)

Flashes red Appears on the dis-

play

Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 31)

Lights up red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient battery charge current( 31)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appearson the display

Rear light defective ( 31)

LAMPF ! appearson the display

Headlight or turn indicator bulb defective( 32)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appearson the display

Bulbs defective ( 32)

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Appears on the dis-play

Engine-oil level too low ( 32)

Check Oil ap-

pears on the dis-play


Ice warning ( 33)

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 33)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 33)

Lights up ABS fault ( 33)


ASC intervention ( 34)

Quick-flashes yel-low


Off-road ASC intervention ( 34)

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Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed( 34)

Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis in off-road mode not

completed ( 34)


ASC deactivated ( 35)


ASC fault ( 35)


Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 35)

The critical tyrepressure flashes.

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 36)

The critical tyrepressure flashes.

"--" or "-- --"is displayed.

Signal transmission disrupted ( 36)

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Sensor defective or system error( 37)

"--" or "-- --"

is displayed.Lights up yellow RDC! appears on

the displayBattery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 37)

DWALO ! appearson the display

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 38)

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears on

the display

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 38)

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Electronic immobiliseractive

The "General" warning lightshows yellow.

EWS ! appears on the display.

Possible cause:

The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-

tion key.Use the reserve key.

Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserve


FUEL ! appears on the display.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situation

can result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:

The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Refuelling ( 74).

Engine in emergency-operation mode


The engine symbol appearson the display.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Unusual engine response is apossibility.

Adapt your style of riding accord-

ingly. Avoid accelerating sharplyand overtaking.

Possible cause:

The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.

You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine power might not be avail-able.

Avoid high load and rpmranges if possible.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Insufficient engine oilpressure

The "General" warning lightflashes red.

The oilcan symbol appearson the display.

The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine.

The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil

the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whether theoil level is correct is to check theoil level indicator.

Possible cause:

The engine-oil level is too low.

Checking engine oil level

( 97).If the oil level is too low:

Top up the engine oil.

Possible cause:

The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-cient.

Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can result

in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.


Insufficient battery chargecurrent

The "General" warning lightshows red.

The battery symbol appearson the display.

A discharged battery canrender various systems un-

available, for example the lights,the engine or the ABS. This canresult in dangerous situations.

If possible, do not continue your journey.

Battery is not being charged. If you continue to ride the motor-cycle the on-board electronics

will drain the battery.Possible cause:

Alternator or alternator drive beltdefective


Rear light defective


LAMPR ! appears on the dis-play.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.

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Replace defective bulbs at theearliest possible opportunity.

Possible cause:

Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.

The LED rear light must bereplaced. Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Headlight or turn indicatorbulb defective

LAMPF ! appears on the dis-play.



Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry a

complete set of spare bulbs if possible.

Possible cause:

A headlight bulb or a turn-indic-ator bulb is defective.

Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb ( 113).

Replacing parking-light bulb( 114).

Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 115).

Bulbs defective


LAMPS ! appears on the dis-play.



Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs if possible.

Possible cause:

A combination of the bulb de-fects described above has oc-curred.

See the fault descriptions

above.

Engine-oil level too low


The oil-level symbol ap-pears on the display.

Check Oil appears on the

display.Possible cause:

The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessively lowoil level. The next time you stopfor fuel:


( 97).If the oil level is too low:

Top up the engine oil ( 98).

If the oil level is correct:

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Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Ice warning


Ice-crystal symbol appearson the display.

Possible cause:

The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.

Always take extra care whentemperatures are low; rememberthat the danger of black ice form-

ing is particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

The ABS warning lightflashes.

Possible cause:

Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ABS function is not avail-able. The motorcycle must beridden at a speed of at least

5 km/h in order for ABS self-dia-gnosis to complete.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS deactivated


The ABS warning lightcomes on.

Possible cause:

The rider has switched off theABS system.

Activate the ABS function.

ABS fault



Possible cause:

The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.

You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 81).

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s i n d i c a t o r s

H th f lt tifi d Th "G l" i li ht P ibl




ASC interventionwith Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

The ASC symbol appearson the display.

The ASC has detected a degree

of instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The warning light flashesfor longer than ASC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situationhas been dealt with.

Off-road ASC intervention

with Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

The "General" warning lightquick-flashes yellow.

The off-road ASC symbolappears on the display.

The off-road ASC has detecteda degree of instability at the rearwheel and has intervened to re-duce torque. The warning lightflashes for longer than ASC in-tervention lasts. This affords therider visual feedback on controlintervention even after the critical

situation has been dealt with.

ASC self-diagnosis notcompleted


The ASC symbol slow-

flashes.

Possible cause:

The ASC function is not avail-able, because self-diagnosis didnot complete. The motorcyclehas to move forward at a speed

of at least 5 km/h for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. The ASCwarning light must go outwithin a few metres.

If the ASC warning light contin-ues to flash:

Seek the advice of a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ASC self-diagnosis in off-road mode not completed


The off-road ASC symbolslow-flashes.

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Possible cause: Possible cause: Have the fault rectified as



Possible cause:

The ASC function is not avail-able, because self-diagnosis didnot complete. The motorcyclehas to move forward at a speed

of at least 5 km/h for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. The ASCwarning light must go outwithin a few metres.

If the ASC warning light contin-ues to flash:

Seek the advice of a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ASC deactivated


The ASC symbol appears

on the display.

Possible cause:

The rider has switched off theASC system.

Switch on the ASC function.

ASC fault




Possible cause:

The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC functionand the off-road ASC functionare not available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC function

is not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 83).


Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance


The "General" warning light

shows yellow.The tyre symbol appearson the display.

The critical tyre pressure flashes.Possible cause:

Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-

ance.Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover of the Rider's Manual.

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Before you adjust tyre pres If the motorcycle can be ridden Do not continue your journey



Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE


flashes red.The tyre symbol appearson the display.

The critical tyre pressure flashes.Possible cause:

Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damage andto ascertain whether the mo-torcycle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.

If the motorcycle can be riddenwith the tyre in its present condi-tion:

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics.If tyre pressure is incorrect it isessential to adapt your style of riding accordingly.

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.

Before you adjust tyre pres-

sure, read the informationon temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialist

workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:

Do not continue your journey.

Notify the breakdown service.

Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably an

authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Signal transmissiondisrupted

"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:

The motorcycle has not yet ac-

celerated past the threshold of approximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed abovethis threshold for the first time( 84).

Increase speed above thisthreshold and observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompany

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the symptoms Under these an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad



the symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:

Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interfering

with the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.

Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-sume that a permanent faulthas not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-

toms. Under these circum-stances:

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Sensor defective orsystem error



The tyre symbol appearson the display.

"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:

Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.

Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

Possible cause:

One or two RDC sensors havefailed.

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferably


Possible cause:

A system error has occurred.

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak


(RDC)OE


RDC! appears on the display.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

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Possible cause: Possible cause: Possible cause:



Possible cause:

The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assurance

of how long the tyre pressurecontrol system can remain opera-tional.


Anti-theft alarm battery

weak with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

DWALO ! appears on the dis-play.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:

The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capa-city. There is no assurance of

how long the anti-theft alarm canremain operational if the motor-cycle's battery is disconnected.


Anti-theft alarm battery

flatwith anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE


DWA ! appears on the display.

This error message appears

only briefly after the pre-ride check completes.

Possible cause:

The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm will

be operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.


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Operation



Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 40

Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hazard warning flashers. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . 49

Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 50

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Ignition switch and with aluminium case OA Pre-ride check is performed.

4



Ignition switch andsteering lock

Keys

You receive two master keys andone emergency key. The emer-gency key is small and light sothat it can always be kept in awallet or purse, for example. Itis designed for occasional use,for example when no master keyis available; it is not intended forconstant use.

Please consult the information onthe electronic immobiliser (EWS)if a key is lost or mislaid ( 41).

Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with aluminium case

with aluminium topcase OA

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that can

be opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Side lights and all function cir-cuits switched on.

Engine can be started.

Pre ride check is performed.( 69)


ABS self-diagnosis is

performed. ( 70)with Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 70)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 2.

Lights switched off.

Handlebars not locked.

Key can be removed.

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Electrically powered accessor- ring aerial in the ignition lock.

4



y pies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.

The battery can be rechargedvia the socket.

Locking handlebarsIf the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface

of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is more

stable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright.

On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.

Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.

Ignition, lights and all function

circuits switched off.Handlebars locked.

Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliserEWS

The motorcycle's electronics

exchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via the

g gThe ignition is not enabled forstarting until the engine controlunit has recognised the key as"authorised" for your motorcycle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-nition key used to start the en-gine could "irritate" the electron-ics, in which case the enablingsignal for starting is not issued.The EWS warning appears in themultifunction display.

Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.

If you mislay a key you can havethe key in question barred byyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In order to have a keybarred you must bring along all

the other keys belonging to themotorcycle.

The engine cannot be started bya barred key, but a key that has

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been barred can subsequently be without on-board computer OE with on-board computer OE

4



q yreactivated.

You can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated securitysystem, so the dealer is under anobligation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys.

Clock

Setting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.

Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.

p

without tyre pressure monitor-ing (RDC) OE

Repeatedly press button 1 or

button 2 until the odometerreading appears on thedisplay.

p

or


Repeatedly press button 2 un-til the clock appears on thedisplay.

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Reading Residual range (once fuel level

4



Press and hold down the but-ton until the hours number 3flashes.

Repeatedly press the button

until the hours number is cor-rect.

Press and hold down the but-ton until the minutes number 4flashes.

Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the minutes number iscorrect.

Hold down the button until theminutes number stops flashing.

This completes the process.

g

Selecting readings



without tyre pressure monitor-

ing (RDC) OE

Press button 1 or button 2 toselect a tripmeter reading inpanel 3.

The following values can be dis-played:

Total distance covered

Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)

Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

is down to reserve)


or


(RDC) OE

Press button 2 to select a trip-meter reading in panel 3.


Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)

Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

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with tyre pressure monitoring with on-board computer OE

4



Press button 1 to select thereading in panel 4.


The following values can be dis-

played:

Clock (CLOCK)

Ambient temperature (TEMP)

Average speed (ØSPEED)

Average fuel consumption(ØFUEL)

Range (RANGE)Oil-level reminder (OIL)

(RDC)OE


Tyre pressures (RDC P)

Resetting tripmeter


Select the desired tripmeter.


without tyre pressure monitor-ing (RDC) OE

Press and hold down button 1or button 2 until the tripmeterreading in panel 3 has reset.

or


Press and hold down button 2until the tripmeter reading inpanel 3 has reset.

Resetting average values



Select average consumption oraverage speed.

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Low-beam headlight Press bottom section of

4



Press and hold down button 1until the reading in panel 4 hasreset.

LightsSide light

The side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

The low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.

When the engine is not

running you can switch onthe lights by switching on the ig-nition and either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or operatingthe headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Press top section of switch 1to switch on the high-beamheadlight.

switch 1 to operate theheadlight flasher.

Parking light

Switch off the ignition.

Immediately after switching off the ignition, push button 1 andhold it in this position until theparking lights come on.

Switch the ignition on and off

again to switch off the parkinglights.

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Auxiliary headlights selves off. The headlights returnt f ll b i ht th h4



with auxiliary headlights OE

Press left section of switch 1

to switch on the auxiliary head-lights.

Press right section of switch 1to switch off the auxiliary head-lights.

The LED auxiliary head-lights available as optional

accessories have an overheatcutout. The headlights automat-ically reduce their brightness if acertain temperature is reached;under extreme circumstances theheadlights can even switch them-

to full brightness once they havecooled down sufficiently.

Turn indicators

Operating flashing turnindicators


The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approximately10 seconds and covered a dis-

tance of about 300 m.

Press button 1 to switch onthe left flashing turn indicator.

Press button 2 to switch onthe right flashing turn indicator.

Press button 3 to switch off the flashing turn indicators.

Hazard warningflashers

Operating hazard warningflashers


The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on thebattery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

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If you press a turn-indic-t b tt ith th i iti

Emergency off switch4



ator button with the ignitionswitched on, the turn-indicatorfunction is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, andremains active until you release

the button. The hazard warningflashers recommence flashing assoon as the button is released.

Press buttons 1 and 2 at thesame time to switch on the

hazard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.

Press button 3 to switch off the hazard warning flashers.

(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.

Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.

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The increase in power con-sumption caused by the4



a Normal operating position(run)

b Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is inthe run position.

Grip heating

with heated handlebar grips OE

Operating grip heating

Start the engine.

Grip heating can be activ-ated only when the engine

is running.

sumption caused by thegrip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, grip heating is switched

off to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.

Set switch 1 to the desiredheating stage.

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stage

one as soon as the grips arewarm. Grip heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.

2 No dot visible: heating off.

3 one dot visible: 50% heatoutput.

4 three dots visible: 100%heat output.

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BMW Motorrad IntegralABS


the Integral function ensures thatthe rear wheel is also braked and 4



ABS


Deactivating ABS functionBring the motorcycle to a stopor, if the motorcycle is at astandstill, switch on the igni-tion.

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

trol OE

Initially, the ASC symbolchanges status. Press and holddown button 1 until the ABSwarning light responds. Underthese circumstances there isno change in the ASC setting.


Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ABS warning light re-

mains ON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated, but the integral functionremains active.

Response with ABSdeactivated

If you deactivate the ABS, thefunction is initially disabled forthe front wheel only. If you sub-sequently apply the brakes bypulling only the handbrake lever,

the rear wheel is also braked andABS control remains active forthe rear wheel. ABS control forthe rear wheel is not deactivateduntil you depress the footbrake

lever.

Activating ABS function

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

The ABS warning lightgoes out; if self-diagnosis

has not completed it starts flash-ing.

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Release button 1 within twoseconds

pebbly or gravely surfaces and onloose sand

You have the option of de-activating the ASC function4



seconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.You also have the option of switching the ignition off andthen on again.

If you switch the ignition off then on again and the ABS

light comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.

Automatic StabilityControl ASC


Operation

The BMW Motorrad ASC sys-tem can be deactivated and ac-tivated and switched to an off-road mode ( 83) for riding on

loose sand.

ASC is active when the ASCsymbol does not show.

This symbol appears on thedisplay to indicate that ASC

is active in off-road mode.

This symbol appears on thedisplay to indicate that ASC

has been deactivated.

Sequence of operations:

Switch from ASC to off-roadASC

Deactivate ASC

Activate ASC

Switching and

deactivating ASC functionSwitch on the ignition.

activating the ASC functionwhile the motorcycle is on themove.

To switch to offroad ASC,press and hold down button 1until the ASC symbol changesstatus.

The off-road ASC symbolappears on the display; if

self-diagnosis has not completed

the off-road ASC symbol flashes.Release button 1 within twoseconds.

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The off-road ASC symbolremains visible or continues

Activating ASC function You also have the option of switching the ignition off and 4



remains visible or continuesto flash.

The off-road ASC function isactivated.

To switch off ASC, press andhold down button 1 until theASC symbol changes status.



The ASC symbol continues

to show.

The ASC function is deactiv-ated.

Press and hold down button 1until the ASC symbol changesstatus.

The ASC symbol no longershows; if ASC self-dia-

gnosis has not completed theASC symbol flashes.


The ASC symbol still does

not show or continues toflash.

The ASC function is activated.

switching the ignition off andthen on again.

An ASC fault has occurredif the ASC warning light

shows when the motorcycleaccelerates to a speed in ex-cess of 5 km/h after the ignitionwas switched off and then onagain.

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.

Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.

Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

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Brakes

Adj h h db k4



Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.

Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the clutchlever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw iseasier to turn if you push

the clutch lever forward.

Adjust the handbrakelever

Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.

Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust thehandbrake lever while riding

the motorcycle can lead to acci-

dents.Do not attempt to adjust thehandbrake lever unless the mo-torcycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.

Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the brakelever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw iseasier to turn if you push

the handbrake lever forward.

Adjust the footbrake lever

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Turn peg 2 to the desired pos-ition. 4



Push footplate 1 of the footrestforward to disengage.

Push the footplate up until itlocks for riding seated.

Push the footplate down until itlocks for riding upright.

Shift mechanism

Adjusting shift lever

Slacken screw 1.

ition.

You might experience dif-ficulties with gearshifts if

the peg is set either too high ortoo low. Check the setting of thepeg if you experience gearshiftdifficulties.

Tighten screw 1 to the spe-cified tightening torque.

Peg to gearshift lever

8 Nm

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Mirrors

Adj sting mi o s

Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.4



Adjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correct

position.

Push protective cap 1 up overthe threaded fastener on themirror arm.

Slacken nut 2.Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.

Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move out

of position.Mirror to adapter

22 Nm

Windscreen

Adjusting windscreen

Slacken clamping screws 1 onleft and right.

Pivot the windscreen forwardor back to the desired position.

Make sure that the windscreensettings are the same on left

and right.Tighten the clamping screwson left and right.

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Handlebars

Adjusting handlebars

It is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension to 4



Adjusting handlebars

You can turn the handlebarclamping blocks 180° to increaseor decrease handlebar reach.

Short-reach position, handlebarstoward rider.

Long-reach position, handlebarsaway from rider.

If you want to have the handle-

bars adjusted consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Spring preload

Setting

It is essential to set spring pre-

load of the front suspension tosuit the terrain. Increase springpreload for riding in rough terrainand reduce if the terrain is level.

load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preload

accordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.

Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.


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Spring preload at frontwheel4



If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn springretainer 1 in direction a.

If you want to increase springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn thespring retainer in direction b.

Spring preload at frontwheel

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA) OE

Spring preload at setting 2(On-road riding)

wheel

Spring preload at setting 3(For riding on gravel tracksand similar and with load)

Spring preload at setting 5(For riding off-road)

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.

Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.

Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.

Do not attempt to adjust springpreload unless the motorcycle is

at a standstill.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the LOWarrow.

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If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-

An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re- 4



ection indicated by the HIGHarrow.

Basic setting of spring

preload, rear


Turn the knob as far as itwill go in the LOW direction,then preload the spring by10 clicks. (Full load of fuel,

with rider 85 kg)

You can ascertain the currentsetting by counting the num-ber of slots that are visible(five when the adjuster is at

the LOW stop).

Damping

Setting

Damping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit spring

preload.An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.

duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping for

rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

There is a risk of injury

by burns if you adjust thedamping characteristic while thesilencer is hot.

Use a screwdriver extension andwear protective gloves.

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Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from the

Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

face over which you intend riding.You can adapt the suspension

f ff4



on-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1.

If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theS arrow.

If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-

driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theH arrow.

pension damping characteristic


Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the direc-tion indicated by the H arrowand then turn it back oneand a half turns in the direc-tion indicated by the S arrow(Full load of fuel, with rider

85 kg)

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA

with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA)OE

SettingsElectronic Suspension Adjust-ment ESA provides a convenientway of adapting the motorcycleto the load it carries and the sur-

settings for on-road or off-roadriding.

Three spring-preload stages canbe combined with any of three

damper settings for road riding,while two spring-preload stagescan be paired with any of threedamper settings for off-roading.

The detailed description of theESA Electronic Suspension Ad-

justment system starts on page( 85).

Viewing suspensionsettings


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In road mode, the meanings of the status indicators are as fol-l

HARD: Hard damping charac-teristic

P d i l h4



Press button 1 to view the cur-rent setting.

The damping characteristic youselect is shown in panel 1 of themultifunction display and springpreload is shown in panel 2.

lows:

COMF: Comfortable dampingcharacteristic

NORM: Normal damping char-acteristic

SPORT: Sporty dampingcharacteristic

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

In off-road mode, the meaningsof the status indicators are asfollows:

SOFT: Soft damping charac-teristic

NORM: Normal damping char-acteristic

Predominantly smooth ter-rain

Uneven terrain

The setting shows briefly, thendisappears automatically.

Adjusting suspension


Press button 1 once to viewthe current setting.

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To adjust damping:

Repeatedly short-press but-

display are automatically ac-cepted if you allow a certainl th f ti t ith t

At high road speeds, tyrevalves installed perpen-

di l t th h l i h4



ton 1 until the setting you wantto use appears on the display.

You can adjust the dampingcharacteristic while the mo-

torcycle is on the move.

The damping setting you canselect depends on the springpreload setting.

To adjust spring preload:

Start the engine:

You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-

cycle is on the move.

Repeatedly long-press but-ton 1 until the setting you wantto use appears on the display.

Wait for the mechanism tocomplete all adjustments be-fore you ride off.

The settings for damping andspring preload shown on the

length of time to pass withoutpressing button 1.The ESAindicator flashes while adjust-ment is in progress.

If the temperature is very low,take the weight off the motor-cycle before increasing springpreload; if applicable, have yourpassenger dismount.

The ESA indicator disappearsfrom the display as soon asadjustment completes.

Tyres

Checking tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.

Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result of centrifugal force.

In order to avoid a sudden loss of

tyre pressure, fit a valve cap withrubber sealing ring to the reartyre and make sure that the capis screwed on firmly.


Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.5 bar (two-up and/or with

luggage, tyre cold)

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Tyre pressure, rearHeadlight beam throw andspring preload

Headlight beam-throwadjustment 4



2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.9 bar (two-up and/or with

luggage, tyre cold)If tyre pressure is too low:

Correct tyre pressure.

Headlight

Adjustment for driving onright/driving on left

If the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.

Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Headlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.

Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Underthese circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-

shop, preferably an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer,if you are unsure whether theheadlight beam-throw setting iscorrect.

1 Headlight beam-throw adjustment

Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice if the motorcycle isvery heavily loaded. Moving thepivot lever adjusts headlightbeam throw so as not to dazzleoncoming traffic.

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4



a Neutral position

b Position for heavy load

Front and rear seats

Remove the rear seat


Turn the key clockwise in seatlock 1 and hold it in this pos-ition while pressing down thefront part of rear seat 2.

Lift the rear seat at the frontand release the key.

Remove the rear seat andplace it, upholstered side down,on a clean surface.

Remove the front seat

Remove the rear seat ( 62).

Turn the key counter-clock-wise in seat lock 1 and holdit in this position while press-ing down the rear part of front

seat 3.Lift the front seat at the rearand release the key.

Remove the front seat andplace it, upholstered side down,on a clean surface.

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Install the front seat

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Position the front seat withmounts 4 in holders 5 on leftand right and lay it down lightly

on the motorcycle.Applying pressure to the rearof the seat, push the front seatslightly forward and then pressthe seat firmly down.

The front seat engages with anaudible click.

Install the rear seat ( 63).

Install the rear seat

Install the front seat ( 63).

Engage rear seat 2 in mount 6.

Push down firmly on the rearseat, applying pressure to thefront of the seat.

The rear seat engages with anaudible click.

Adjusting seat height

Remove the front seat ( 62).

Turn the front seat upsidedown.

Remove seat bars 1 and 2from holders 3.

The front seat can workloose and wobble if the two

seat rods are not in the sameposition.

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Always be sure to install bothseat rods in the same position.

R i ll h b i h

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Reinstall the seat bars in thedesired position.

Position 4: high seat position

Position 5: low seat position


Helmet holder

Securing helmet tomotorcycle


The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out of theway when you hook the helmet

into position.Attach the helmet to helmetholder 1 by means of the chinstrap.


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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 665



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Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Safety instructions

Rider's equipment

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.

and the speed limit for ridingwith a tank rucksack on themotorcycle.

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Do not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:

Helmet

Motorcycling jacket andtrousers

Gloves

Boots

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season of the year. Your authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer will be glad toadvise you on the correct cloth-ing for every purpose.

Loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.

Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.

sures to suit total weight.

with aluminium case OA

Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed between

right and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.

Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limitfor riding with cases fitted, asstated on the label inside thecase.


Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limit forriding with topcase fitted, asstated on the label inside the

topcase.with tank rucksack OA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksack

motorcycle.

Payload of tank rucksack

≤5 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the

tank rucksack fitted to the mo-torcycle

≤130 km/h

Speed

If you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:

Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber system

Imbalanced load

Loose clothing

Insufficient tyre pressure

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Poor tyre tread

Maximum speed with

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can even

For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:

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massive-bar tyres

The motorcycle's topspeed might be higher than

the maximum speed permittedfor the tyres. Excessive speedscan damage the tyres and thiscould cause accidents.

Comply with the tyre-specificspeed restrictions.

Always bear the maximum per-

missible top speed of the tyresin mind when riding a motorcyclefitted with massive-bar tyres.

Affix a label stating the maximumpermissible speed in the rider'sfield of vision.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.

cause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.

Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

Risk of burn injury

Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when the

motorcycle is in use. There is arisk of burn injuries by contactwith hot surfaces, particularly atthe silencer.

When you park the motorcyclemake sure that no-one comesinto contact with the engine andexhaust system.

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.

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Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.

Stop the engine immediately if it misfires.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of overheating

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle for a lengthy

period with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.

Do not allow the engine to idle

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unnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.

Clutch fluid level

Damping-characteristic settingand spring preload

Starting

Starting engine

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Tampering

Tampering with motor-cycle settings (e.g. elec-

tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can causedamages to the components inquestion and lead to failure of safety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.

Do not tamper with the motor-cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.

Checklist

Use the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before you

ride off.Brakes

Brake-fluid levels, front and rear

Clutch

p g p

Tyre-tread depth and tyrepressures

Cases correctly installed and

luggage secured

At regular intervals:

Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)

Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop) Kill switch in run position a.


Pre-ride check is performed.( 69)


ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 70)

with Automatic Stability Con-

trol OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 70)

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Select neutral or, if a gear isengaged, pull the clutch lever.

You cannot start the mo-

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Recharge

Phase 2


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You cannot start the motorcycle with the side stand

extended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself off

if you start it with the gearbox inneutral and then engage a gearbefore retracting the side stand.

When starting a cold engineat low ambient temperatures:disengage the clutch and turnthe twistgrip slightly to open

the throttle.

Press starter button 1.

the battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 134)

Pre-ride check

The instrument panel runs a test

of the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check. Thetest is aborted if you start the en-gine before it completes.

Phase 1


shows red.CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

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CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

al' warning light cannot be dis-played.

Check that the 'General' warning

light comes on, and that it showsred and yellow.


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ABS self-diagnosis



ABS lf di i

BMW Motorrad ASC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-

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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensure its

operability. Self-diagnosis startsautomatically when you switch onthe ignition.

Phase 1

Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.


Phase 2

Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest. The motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/h in order for ABS self-dia-gnosis to complete.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goes

out.

If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that neither the ABSfunction nor the integral brak-

ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC self-diagnosis


y gformed automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.

The ASC symbol slow-flashes.

Phase 2

Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move.The motorcycle must reach aspeed of at least 5 km/h in or-der for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.

The ASC symbol slow-flashes.

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ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC symbol no longer

Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads.

Brake pads

New brake pads have to beddown before they can achieve

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shows.

If an indicator showing an ASC

fault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably


Running in

The first 1000 km

While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle opening

and engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid riding at constantengine rpm for prolonged peri-ods.

Comply with the rpm limits forrunning in.

Running-in speeds

<5500 min-1 (Odometerreading 0...200 km)

<6500 min-1 (Odometerreading 200...400 km)

<7500 min-1 (Odometer

reading 400...600 km)

maximum engine rpm forshort bursts (Odometerreading 600...900 km)

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

ytheir optimum friction levels. Youcan compensate for this initial re-duction in braking efficiency by

exerting greater pressure on thelevers.

New brake pads can extendstopping distance by a sig-

nificant margin.

Apply the brakes in good time.

TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

is a risk of accidents at extremeangles of heel.

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Avoid extreme angles of heel.

Off-roading

Brakes

When riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the

ling characteristics on surfacedroads.

If you have been off-roading, re-b i l d

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For off-roading


It is advisable to either removethe topcase or fit the backrestcushion available as an optionalaccessory from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer if you in-tend off-roading.

After off-roading

BMW Motorrad recommendschecking the following after ridingthe motorcycle off-road:

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the

motorcycle's handling character-

istics on surfaced roads and canlead to accidents.

Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

y ,brakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brake

pads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks or

poor roads.Check the thickness of the brakepads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

Spring preload and shock-absorber settings

The off-road settings forspring preload and shock

absorber damping characteristicwill impair the motorcycle's hand-

member to correct spring preloadand shock-absorber dampingcharacteristics before you return

to surfaced roads.

Rims

BMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageafter off-roading.

Air filter element

Engine damage due toclogged air filter element.

If you ride in dusty terrain checkthe air filter element for cloggingat shorter intervals; clan or re-place as necessary.

Operation in very dusty condi-

tions (desert, steppes, or the like)necessitates the use of air filterelements specially designed forconditions of this nature.

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Brakes

How can stoppingdistance be minimised?

rider's full force exerted on thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddi t ib ti t k

Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

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distance be minimised?

Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takes

place with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.

To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. Thismakes the best possible use of the dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.

In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequentlybraking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with the

distribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit the

full braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.


BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre-

vents the front wheel from lock-ing up.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.

Wet and dirty brakes

Wetness and dirt on the brake

discs and the brake pads dimin-ish braking efficiency.

Delayed braking action or poorbraking efficiency must bereckoned with in the followingsituations:

Riding in the rain or throughpuddles of water.

After the motorcycle has beenwashed.

Riding on salted or grittedroads.

After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.

Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.

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Wetness and dirt result inpoor braking efficiency.

Apply the brakes lightly whileriding to remove wetness and

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.

Do not lean or sit on the

motorcycle would topple inconsequence.

Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre stand

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riding to remove wetness anddirt, or dismount and clean thebrakes.

Think ahead and brake in goodtime until full braking efficiency isrestored.

Parking yourmotorcycle

Side stand

Switch off the engine.If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.

Always check that the groundunder the stand is level and

firm.Extend the side stand and

prop the motorcycle on thestand.

Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.

If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.

On a gradient, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

Centre stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.

Always check that the groundunder the stand is level and

firm.

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

stand to retract, and the

torcycle with the centre standextended.

Extend the centre stand and

lift the motorcycle onto thestand.

Refuelling

Fuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the

fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-

plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact with

fuel.Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Open the protective cap. When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve as other

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Use the ignition key to unlockthe fuel filler cap and pop thecap open.

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its wayonto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill the

tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck.

level above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. If the

sensor cannot register the newlevel neither the fuel-level read-ing nor the range readout can beupdated.

Recommended fuelgrade

Premium plus unleaded98 ROZ/RON

91 AKI

alternative fuel grade

Premium unleaded (slight

power- and consumption-related restrictions)

95 ROZ/RON

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alternative fuel grade

ith l l d d (RON

Securing motorcyclefor transportation

Make sure that all components

position: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.5

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with regular unleaded (RON91) OE

Regular unleaded (power-

and consumption-relatedrestrictions)

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 33 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.

Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it in

Risk of damaging compon-ents.

Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.

At the front, secure the strapsto the handlebars on bothsides.

Pass the straps through the

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At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.

Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.

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Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 84

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABS

stationary (burn-out). Attemptedburn-outs can result in damageto the rear brake and the clutch.

Do not attempt burn-outs.

maximum transferrable brakingforce, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of the

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Partially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.

While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle with ABS actively in-tervening, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS adapts braking-forcedistribution between front andrear brakes to suit the load onthe motorcycle.

The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficultto spin the rear wheel by openingthe throttle with the front brakeapplied to keep the motorcycle

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How does ABS work?

The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of frictionthan a clean, dry asphalt surface.

The lower the coefficient of fric-tion, the longer the braking dis-tance.

If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maximumtransferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fallis imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to the

pcondition of the road surface.

What are the effects of surface irregularities?

Humps and surface irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop to

zero. If the brakes are appliedunder these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact with theroad surface. At this instant theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS

must assume an extremely lowcoefficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotate un-der all imaginable circumstances,


because this is the preconditionfor ensuring directional stability.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the system

the case when the brake pedal isdepressed either before or at thesame time as the brake lever ispulled.

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?

Within the limits imposed by

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reacts instantly and adjusts brak-ing force accordingly to achieve

optimum braking.What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?

If the ABS system has to reducebraking force on account of the

circumstances described above,vibration is perceptible throughthe handbrake lever.

When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is alsobuilt up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If the

brake pedal is depressed afterthe handbrake lever is pulled,the brake pressure built upbeforehand is perceptible ascounter-pressure sooner than is

Rear wheel lift

Under very severe and suddendeceleration, however, under cer-tain circumstances it is possiblethat the BMW Motorrad Integ-ral ABS will be unable to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clearof the ground. If this happensthe outcome can be a highsiding

situation in which the motorcyclecan flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

ground.

When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be relied

on in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground.

Within the limits imposed byphysics, the BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS ensures directional

stability on any surface. The sys-tem is not optimised for specialrequirements that apply underextreme competitive situationsoff-road or on the track.

Special situations

The speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If the system registers implaus-ible values for a lengthy periodthe ABS function is deactivatedfor safety reasons and an ABS

fault message is issued. Self-dia-gnosis has to complete beforefault messages can be issued.

In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,


exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional riding

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

In ariabl a technical s s

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.

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conditions:

Heating up with the motorcycle

on the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.

Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingon a loose or slippery surface.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its level

of maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad Integral ABS is alwaysmaintained in optimum condition,it is essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.

Reserves for safety

The potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradIntegral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin in

genuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

Electronic enginemanagement with BMW

Motorrad ASCwith Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

How does ASC work?

The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the speed of rotation of the

front wheel and the rear wheel.The differential is used to com-pute slip as a measure of thereserves of stability available atthe rear wheel. If slip exceeds acertain limit the electronic enginemanagement system intervenes,adapting engine torque accord-

ingly.


What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?

BMW Motorrad ASC is designed

Even ASC is constrained bythe laws of physics. Invari-

ably, the rider bears responsibil-ity for assessing road and traffic

function is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ASC fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnosishas to complete before fault

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BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.

The extent to which the rider af-fects ASC control can be consid-erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage loose onthe motorcycle), especially whenstyle of riding takes rider and ma-chine close to the limits imposedby physics.

The off-road mode can be activ-ated for off-roading. This modedelays ASC intervention slightlyin order to permit controlled drift-ing.

The system is not optimised forspecial requirements that apply

under extreme competitive situ-ations off-road or on the track.You have the option of deactiv-ating the BMW Motorrad ASCsystem for these circumstances.

conditions and adopting his orher style of riding accordingly.

Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

Special situations

In accordance with the laws of physics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more as

the angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-ceptible lag in acceleration out of very tight bends.

The speeds of the front andrear wheels are compared asone means of detecting the rear

wheel's incipient tendency tospin or slip sideways. If the sys-tem registers implausible valuesfor a lengthy period the ASC

messages can be issued.

The BMW Motorrad ASC can

shut down automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie) and ASC de-

activated.Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).

Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.


Accelerating the motorcycle toa speed in excess of 10 km/hafter switching the ignition off and then on again reactivates the

When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttletwistgrip fully closed withoutpulling the clutch at the same

has accelerated to above approx-imately 30 km/h for the first time.The display shows -- for eachtyre until the tyre-pressure signali i d f h fi i Th

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ASC.

Slip can be increased byvery-heavy-duty massive-bartyres, with the result that ASCintervention occurs beforeoptimum forward accelerationis achieved. Under thesecircumstances, BMW MotorradASC should be deactivated.

If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the ground.

Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommends

rolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay.

time. Engine braking torque cancause the rear wheel to lock, with

a corresponding loss of stability.The BMW Motorrad ASC is un-able to control a situation of thisnature.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC


Function

A sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air tempera-ture and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-

formation to the control unit.Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcycle

is received for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmit themeasured-value signals for ap-proximately 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.

The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated onthe motorcycle. An error mes-

sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.

Tyre-pressure ranges

The RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressure

ranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:

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e e r i n g d e t a i l s

Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.

Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance.

T id i

compensate for temperature; thereading shown by a gauge of this nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. In

t i t th f th

by the 0.2 bar differencebetween the value in the tableand the RDC reading; when theair-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,th t i i fl t d t th t

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Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

Temperaturecompensation

Tyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperature

depends on ambient tempera-ture, on the style of riding andthe duration of the ride.

The tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyretemperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas have gauges that do not

most instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally withthe pressures shown by themultifunction display.

Pressure adaptation

Compare the RDC readingson the multifunction displaywith the value in the table onthe inside cover of the Rider's

Manual. Then use the air line tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.

Example: According to theRider's Manual, tyre pressureshould be 2.5 bar, but the

reading in the multifunctiondisplay is 2.3 bar, so pressure islow by 0.2 bar. The gauge onthe air line shows 2.4 bar. Youmust now increase tyre pressure

the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA

with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA)OE

Adjuster, spring preload

In order to ensure rapid adjust-ment at ambient temperaturesbelow 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re-commends adjusting the sus-pension to the setting for two-upriding and allowing adjustment tocomplete before your passengermounts the motorcycle.

The ESA indicator continuesto flash until adjustment com-pletes. Do not attempt to movethe motorcycle until adjustmenthas completed.

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Off-road settings

The Enduro ESA developed spe-cially for the R 1200 GS incor-porates the road-riding modes

This setting brings springpreload of both front and

rear spring struts up to maximum.It can be used, for example, interrain here the likelihood of

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from other BMW models, plusspecial off-roading modes en-

abled by electro-hydraulic basicspring adjustment of the frontspring strut. This convenient sys-tem of adjusting the suspensionto suit very widely differing sur-faces enhances the motorcycle'stouring and off-roading capabilit-ies.

In this mode, the springpreload of the front spring

strut is increased to about 50 %.The rear spring base setting ad-

justs to the same position. Thissetting is suitable for off-roadingin terrain in which large bumps or

holes in the ground are unlikelyto be encountered.

terrain where the likelihood of having to negotiate bumps andholes in the ground necessit-ates maximum protection againstthe suspension bottoming out.Ground clearance in this mode ismore than in the "one-up" road-riding mode.

Not every ESA setting is suitable

for every surface. Try out thevarious combinations of springpreload and damping until youfind the settings that are bestsuited to your style of riding andthe surface.

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Accessories

General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

product of outside origin toensure that it can be used onor in connection with BMW

Power sockets

Notes on use of power sockets:

automatic shutdown

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y yproved by BMW for this purpose.

Genuine BMW parts and ac-

cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.

These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.

Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.

Also bear in mind the informa-

tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 105).

or in connection with BMWmotorcycles without constitutinga safety hazard. Country-specificofficial authorisation does notsuffice as assurance. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for alloperating conditions experiencedby BMW motorcycles and,consequently, they are not

sufficient in some circumstances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.

Power sockets are shut downautomatically under the following

circumstances:If battery charge state is toolow to maintain the motor-cycle's start capability

If maximum load capability asstated in the technical data isexceeded

When the engine is being

cranked on the starter

with extra socket OA

If more than one socket is used,total current must not exceed themaximum load capability.

Operating electrical

accessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessory


remains operational if the igni-tion is subsequently switched off.The power sockets are switchedoff approximately 15 after the ig-nition is switched off in order to

against the aluminium. BMWMotorrad offers a "watertightbag" as an optional accessoryfor use with aluminium cases andthe aluminium topcase You can

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nition is switched off, in order toprevent overloading of the on-board electrics.

Cable routing

The cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way thatthey:

Do not impede the rider

Do not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handling

Cannot be trapped

Cases

with aluminium case OA

Aluminium rubbings

It is advisable to stow sensit-ive items of luggage in a bag,in order to prevent them frombecoming marked by rubbing

the aluminium topcase. You canobtain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Set of carry handles

Your authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can supply a "set of carry handles" as an optional ac-cessory to make the cases and

topcase easier to carry.These optional accessories alsomake good lashing points foritems of luggage and the "wa-tertight bag" optional accessoryon cases and topcase.

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.

The case lid can be openedat either the left or the right

latch.Push lock housing 2 up to dis-engage latch toggle 3.

Pull latch toggle 3 to the sideand open the lid.


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Close the case lid.

Hold latch toggle 3 in positionon the lid.

Push lock housing 2 down,making sure that the latchtoggle grips firmly in the lid.

To secure the lock, turn thekey clockwise and remove.

Removing case lid

Opening cases ( 89).

Disengage retainer 1.

Close the case lid.

Open the second catch of thecase lid.

Remove the case lid.

Installing case lid

Place the case lid on the case.

Close one latch of the case lid.

Using the locked side as ahinge, open the case lid.

Engage retainer 1.

Close the case lid.

Close the second latch of thecase lid.

Remove the cases



Push lock housing 2 to oneside to disengage latchtoggle 3.

Pull latch toggle 3 to the side,while holding the case in posi-

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while holding the case in position.

The left case and the casecarrier can become hot on

long rides.

Allow the case and the case car-rier to cool down before remov-ing the case.

Pull the case forward as far asit will go and then to the sideto remove.

Set the case on the case car-rier and push it to the rear insuch a way that mounts oncase carrier 5 and on case 4engage each other.

Seat latch toggle 3 on the casecarrier, while holding the casein position.

Push lock housing 2 to theside, making sure that the latch

toggle grips firmly on the car-rier.

Turn the key clockwise andremove.

Topcase



Topcase and off-roading

It is advisable to either removethe topcase or fit the backrestcushion available as an optionalaccessory if you intend off road

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accessory if you intend off-road-ing.

Opening topcase


Push lock housing 2 up to dis-engage latch toggle 3.

Pull latch toggle 3 back and

open the lid.

Close the topcase lid.

Hold latch toggle 2 in positionon the lid.

Push lock housing 3 down,making sure that the latchtoggle grips firmly in the lid.



Push lock housing 2 down toengage latch toggle 3.

Pull latch toggle 3 down.

Pull the topcase to the rear andthen lift it up to remove.


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Set the topcase on the top-case rack and push it forwardin such a way that mounts ontopcase rack 5 and on top-case 4 engage each other.

Hold latch toggle 3 in positionon the topcase carrier.

Push lock housing 2 up, mak-ing sure that the latch togglegrips firmly on the carrier.


Adjustable topcase mount

The topcase mount can be in-stalled on the luggage carrier orinstead of the rear seat.

The luggage carrier has two setsof holes, one above the other, atlocations 1. The topcase mountcan be tilted forward or back byusing holes at different heights

front and back. This enables thetopcase to be used as a backrestin combination with the topcasecushion available as an optionalaccessory.


Repositioning topcasemount7

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Remove screws 2 on left andright.

Remove the rear seat ( 62).

Install the topcase mounts atthe desired angle in holes 1.


Maintenance

General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

B a t t e r y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 4

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The "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts

Toolkit

Standard toolkit

4 Open-ended spanner

Width across flats 8/10

Removing battery( 126).

5 Tool for oil cap

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certain wear parts.

Special tightening torques are lis-

ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".

You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual on

DVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult aspecialist workshop, preferablyyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

1 Torx wrenches T15, T25,T30

Removing body panels2 Reversible-blade screw-

driver with star-head andplain tips

Replacing turn indic-ator bulbs, front and rear( 115).

3 Open-ended spanner

Width across flats 14

Adjust the mirror arm( 54).

Top up the engine oil( 98).

Tools for adjustingsuspension settings

without Electronic SuspensionAdjustment (ESA) OE

1 Extension for hook wrench


2 Hook wrench

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel ( 55).

3 Extension for screwdriverblade

your authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Engine oil


Wait five minutes for the oil todrain into the oil pan. 8

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Adjusting damping forrear wheel ( 57).

Tools service set

with service toolkit OA

BMW Motorrad has assembleda tools service set that is idealfor carrying out extended servicework (e.g. removing and installingwheels) on this motorcycle. Youcan obtain the tools set from


The oil level varies with

the temperature of theoil. The higher the temperature,the higher the level of oil in thesump. Checking the oil level withthe engine cold or after no morethan a short ride will lead to mis-interpretation; this in turn, meansthat the engine will be operatedwith the incorrect quantity of oil.

In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

Switch off the engine when it isat operating temperature.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1. z M

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Top up the engine oil


Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.

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Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 98).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.

Use the tool from the toolkit toremove cap 1 from the engine-oil filler neck.

Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the samealso applies if the oil level is toohigh.

Engine oil, quantity fortopping up

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

Checking engine oil level( 97).

Install the cap of the oil fillerneck.

Brake system

Check operation of thebrakes

Pull the handbrake lever.

The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.


If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.

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Have all work on the brake sys-

tem undertaken by trained andqualified specialists.

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking front brake pad

thicknessMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and frontsuspension toward brake cal-

liper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,front

1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. The

wear indicators (grooves)must be clearly visible.)

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction in

braking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.


In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

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Have the brake pads replaced

by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthickness

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from the lefttoward brake caliper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,rear

1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. Make

sure that the brake disc isnot visible through the borein the inboard brake block.)

If the brake disc is visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction in

braking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.


In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Checking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.

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Have the brake pads replaced

by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake-pad wear

The rear brake has a brake-padwear indicator.

Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2is between the brake pads.How to interpret the marks:

Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %

Two rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 50 %

One ring visible: brake-padthickness is at least 25 %

No rings visible: brake padsworn to wear limit; check asdescribed above

p yThis significantly reduces braking

efficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.


Move the handlebars to the

straight-ahead position.


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Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

Brake fluid (DOT4)

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal, motorcycle up-right)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified as

quickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible loss of stoppingpower at front brake.

The screen insert in the frontbrake-fluid reservoir always has

to be replaced on completion of work that affects the level of fluidin the front braking circuit (forexample replacing brake pads orchanging brake fluid). Consult aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.


Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.

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This significantly reduces braking

efficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.


Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

Brake fluid (DOT4)

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal, motorcycle up-right)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified as

quickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.


Clutch

Checking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.

The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If the clutch-fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

clutch system.

Do not attempt to top up thet ith fl id f ki d

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If the pressure point is not clearly

perceptible:Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking clutch fluid level


Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutch

fluid reservoir to rise.

Clutch-fluid level (visualinspection)

It is impermissible for theclutch fluid level to drop.(Motorcycle upright andhandlebars in straight-ahead

position)

system with fluids of any kind.

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Rims and tyres

Checking rimsMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the rims fordefects.

Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.


Checking tyre tread depth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law

If the tyre tread is worn to min-imum:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

Checking spokes

Wheels

Tyre recommendation

For each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests and classifiesas roadworthy certain makes.

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permitted by law.

Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.


Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.

The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.

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Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Draw the handle of a screw-driver or a similar instrumentacross the spokes and listento the notes of the individualspokes.

If the notes vary:Have the spokes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

BMW Motorrad cannot assess

the suitability or provide anyguarantee of road safety for othertyres.

BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.

You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystems

Wheel size is very important as

a parameter for the suspension-control systems ABS and ASC.In particular, the diameter and thewidth of a motorcycle's wheels


are programmed into the controlunit and are fundamental to allcalculations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-

RDC label


care not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDC

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works, can have serious effects

on the performance of the con-trol systems.

The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.

If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very im-portant to consult a specialistworkshop beforehand, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. In some cases, the

data programmed into the controlunits can be changed to suit thenew wheel sizes.

Incorrect tyre fitting can

damage the RDC sensors.Be sure to explain to the au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealeror the specialist workshop thatthe wheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

If the motorcycle is equipped

with RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, take

sensor.

Remove the front wheel



Unclip the two retaining clips 1holding the ABS sensor cableto the brake line.


Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.

Remove securing screws 2 of the left and right brake calipers.

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Once the calipers havebeen removed, there isa risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.

Do not operate the handbrake

lever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Force the brake pads 3 slightlyapart by rocking brake cal-

liper 4 back and forth againstbrake disc 5.

Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.

Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.

Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.

Install the front-wheel stand( 111).


Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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Release axle clamping screw 2.

Remove quick-release axle 3,while supporting the wheel.

Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 4from the front-wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Possible malfunctions when

ABS and ASC systems in-tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.

See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specifiedtorque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.

Install spacing bushing 4 in the

wheel hub.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.

Note the direction-of-rotation ar-rows on the tyre or the wheelrim.

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the front forks.


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Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 3 andtighten to specified torque.

Quick-release axle in axleholder

50 Nm

Tighten axle clamping screw 2to the specified torque.

Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider

tube

19 Nm

Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.

Remove the front-wheel stand.Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.

Install securing screws 2 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.

Brake caliper to slidertube

30 Nm

Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are

not correctly bedded against the

discs.Before riding off, always checkthat the brakes bite as soon as


the brake lever is pulled or thebrake pedal depressed.

Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.

The cable of the wheel-speed sensor could chafe

through if it comes into contactwith the brake disc.

Make sure that the sensorcable is routed correctly.

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ABS II OE

Clip on retaining clips 1 holdingthe sensor cable to the brakeline.

Check that the sensor cable isheld securely at clip 3; if ne-cessary clip the cable into theclip.

Make sure that the sensorcable is routed as shownhere.

Remove the rear wheel


Engage first gear.

Parts of the exhaust systemcan be hot.

Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

Remove studs 1 from the rear

wheel, while supporting thewheel.

Lower the rear wheel to theground and roll it out to therear.

Installing rear wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.


See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

Front-wheel stand

Install the front-wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

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g ptorque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.

Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.

Install wheel studs 1 andtighten to specified torque.

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

Tightening sequence:tighten in diagonallyopposite sequence

60 Nm

to support motorcycles not fitted

with a centre stand or withoutother auxiliary stands. A motor-cycle resting only on the frontwheel stand and the rear wheelcan topple.

Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another auxiliarystand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.


Use basic stand (83 30 0 402241) with front-wheel adapter

(83 30 0 402 242).


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Slacken adjusting screws 1.

Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem.

Use locating pins 3 to set the

front-wheel stand to the de-sired height.

Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raised

too far, the centre stand will liftclear of the ground and the mo-torcycle could topple to one side.

When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground.

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.


Bulbs

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb

The positions of the plug,the spring retainer and the

bulb might not be as illustrated

cover 2 by turning the covercounter-clockwise.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for the low-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

B lb for high beam

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bulb might not be as illustrated

below.



Remove high-beam headlightcover 1 or low-beam headlight

Disconnect plug 3.

Disengage spring clip 4 andswing it aside.

Remove bulb 5.

Bulb for high-beam

headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Hold the new bulb by the baseonly, in order to keep the glassfree of foreign matter.

Install bulb 5, making sure thattab 6 is correctly positioned.


The bulb might face in adirection other than that

shown here.

Engage spring clip 4 in thecatch.

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Install plug 3.

Install cover 1 for the high-beam headlight or cover 2 forthe low-beam headlight, as ap-plicable, by turning the coverclockwise. Make sure that the

wording TOP is at the top.

Replacing parking-lightbulb



Turn the handlebars all the wayto the right

Pull bulb carrier 1 out of theheadlight housing.

Pull the bulb out of the bulb

socket.



Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

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the new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

Install the bulb in the bulbsocket.

Install bulb carrier 1 in theheadlight housing.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear


Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of the re-flector housing at the threaded-

fastener side.


Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

with LED turn indicators OE

LED / 12 V

Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

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Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwiseand remove it from the bulbhousing.


Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE

LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

, y

the new bulb in order to keepthe glass free of foreign matter.

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.

Install screw 1.


LED rear light

If the number of LEDs in the rearlight that have failed exceeds thenumber stated in the TechnicalData below, the rear light mustbe replaced. Under these cir-cumstances:

lights can only be replaced ascomplete units.


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cumstances:


Maximum number of de-fective LEDs in rear-light

unit

1 (Brake light/rear light)none (Number-plate light(white))

Replacing auxiliary-headlight bulbs


The procedure describedbelow applies only to aux-

iliary headlights with halogenbulbs. The LED auxiliary head-

Disconnect plug 1.

Slacken screw 2.

Pivot the headlight lens for-ward.

Remove four screws 3.

Push bulb cover 4 down toremove.

Pull bulb housing 5 down untilit is clear of the holder.


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Turn bulb 6 counter-clockwiseto remove.


Bulb for auxiliary head-

light

H11 / 12 V / 55 W

Hold the new bulb by the baseonly, in order to keep the glassfree of foreign matter.

Insert bulb 6 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.

Push bulb housing 5 up into

the holder from below.

Seat bulb cover 4 from below.

Install four screws 3.

Pivot the headlight lens back.

Tighten screw 2.Connect plug 1.


Adjust the headlight so thatit does not dazzle oncomingtraffic.

Replacing fuses forauxiliary headlights


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au a y ead g s

Pull off side cover 1.

Disconnect plug 2.

To do so, squeeze retainingclips 3 together on left and

right and disconnect the plug.

Replace fuse 4 for right head-light or fuse 5 for left headlight,as applicable.

Fuse for auxiliary head-light


orwith LED auxiliary head-lightsOA

7.5 A


Air filter

Remove the air filter



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Connect plug 2.

Install side cover 1.

Remove long screw 1 andshort screws 2 and removethe cover.

Remove screw 3.

Pull the side cover at 4 and 5to disengage it from the hold-ers.

Remove two screws 6 andpull the fuel-tank cover out of holder 7.


Installing air filter8

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Push out both retainers 1 bypressing at rear.

Pull the intake air pipe out of holder 2 and remove.

Pull out air filter 3 at the bot-tom.

Insert air filter 3 into the air fil-ter housing at the top.

Push the air filter into the airfilter housing at the bottom,

making sure that the vanes arenot bent.

Position the air intake pipe onthe air filter housing and push itinto holder 2.

Push retainers 1 into the hold-ers until they engage with an

audible click.


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Cylinders not synchronised.

Make sure the throttle-valvecable is correctly routed.

Check that the throttle-valvecable is seated in guide 4 of

the intake and that the throttlevalve is seated against thestop.

Seat the fuel-tank coverin holder 7 and install twoscrews 6.

Press the side cover at 4and 5 to engage it in theholders.

Install screw 3.

Hold the cover in position andinstall short screws 2 and longscrew 1.


Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.

Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.


A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodile clips

of the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.

Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips at

The spring-strut screw canbe used as an alternative to

the battery's negative terminal.

Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.

Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged battery

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both ends.Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.

Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage rating

of 12 V.Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.


When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.

Remove protective cap 1 fromthe battery's positive terminal.

Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-

charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal of the donor battery (positive onthis vehicle: position 2).

Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negat-ive terminal of the donor bat-tery and the other end to the

negative terminal of the dis-charged battery (negative onthis vehicle: position 3).

with the discharged battery

in the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.

Allow both engines to idle for a

few minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.

Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive termin-als.

Remember to reinstall the pro-

tective cap on the battery'spositive terminal.


Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or other

products to start the engine.


Battery

If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.

Charge the battery whenconnected

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.

Always disconnect the battery

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Maintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life of the battery and are essential if warranty claims are to be con-sidered.

Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-

imise battery life:Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dry

Do not open the battery

Do not top up with water

Be sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-

ging the battery on the follow-ing pages

Do not turn the battery upsidedown

Connect a float charger to thebattery if the motorcycle is toremain out of use for more thanfour weeks.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information from

your authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail to

light up, the battery is completelyflat (battery voltage is less than 9V). Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.

If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and charged


with the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.

Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can

be used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuit-able chargers could cause dam-

on-board socket is switched off when this happens.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-

board socket you may be using

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

in the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use

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age to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.

Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If you are in doubt, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

Charge via the power socket,with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. The

board socket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electron-ics. If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

Charging battery whendisconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

Remove the battery


Remove the rider's manual, if applicable.

Remove screw 1 and removethe holder.


with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm.


Remove screw 3 of the batteryretainer.

Disengage the retainer at thebottom and remove.

Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.

Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.

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Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.

Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative batterylead 1 first.

Then remove the protectivecap and disconnect positivelead 2.

Installing battery

Place the battery in the batterycompartment, positive terminalon the right in the forward dir-ection of travel.

Engage the retainer at the bot-tom, push it over the batteryand install screw 3.

Connect battery positive lead 2first.

Then connect battery negativelead 1.


If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that theservice-due indicator functionscorrectly.

If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.


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Hold the holder in position andinstall screw 1.

Insert the rider's manual, if ap-plicable.


Setting clock ( 42).


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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Cleaning easily damaged compon-e n t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 0

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Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 132

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Care products

BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW CareProducts have been

painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.

To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash off road salt.

The high pressure of high-pressure cleaners (steam

cleaners) can damage seals, the

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tested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage vehicle components.

Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.

Washing motorcycle

BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on

Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.

To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.

Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brake

pads have dried out.

hydraulic brake system, the elec-trical system, and the seat.

Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easilydamaged components

PlasticsIf plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.

Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-

rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.

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Body panelsClean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.

Windscreens and headlightlenses made of plastic

Clean off dirt and insects with a

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

Rubber

Treat rubber components with

Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.

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soft sponge and plenty of water.Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

Chrome

Use plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.

Radiator

Clean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-

gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.

water or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.

Paint care

Washing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areas

with high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.

We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.

Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-grade

benzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.

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Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.

It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles" on

h f i d f f i

ers can provide suitable auxili-ary stands.

Restoring motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.

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the surface, instead of formingbeads.

Laying up motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.

Removing battery ( 126).

Spray the brake and clutch

lever pivots and the main andside stand pivots with a suit-able lubricant.

Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).

Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that there

is no load on either wheel. Au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-

Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.

Before starting: work throughthe checklist.

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Technical data

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

F u e l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 8

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14710133



Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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troubleshooting chartEngine does not start or is difficult to start

Possible cause Rectification

Emergency off switch (kill switch) activated. Kill switch in operating position

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand.

G d d l t h t di d S l t t l ll th l t h l

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Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 74).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 124).


Threaded fasteners

Front wheel FR Valid

Brake caliper to slider tube

M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm

Clamping screw (quick-release

axle) in slider tube

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axle) in slider tubeM8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel FR Valid

Rear wheel to wheel carrier

M10 x 53 x 1.25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence

60 Nm

Mirror arm FR Valid

Mirror to adapter

Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 22 Nm


Mirror arm FR Valid

Mirror adapter to clampingblock

M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm

Shift lever FR Valid


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M6 x 16 8 Nm


Engine

Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, twooverhead camshafts and four radially positionedvalves per cylinder, electronic engine manage-ment.

Displacement 1170 cm3

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Displacement 1170 cmCylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Nominal output 81 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1

with power reduction OE 72 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1

Torque 120 Nm, - at engine speed: 6000 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempe-rature


Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded

98 ROZ/RON

91 AKI

alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- andconsumption-related restrictions)

95 ROZ/RON

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95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (power- and consumption-re-lated restrictions)

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 33 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

BMW recommends BP fuels

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Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change

of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes

SAE 5W-40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥-20 °C

SAE 5W-≥50, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥-20 °C

SAE 10W-40 API SF / ACEA A2 or better ≥-10 °C

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SAE 10W-40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥-10 CSAE 10W-≥50, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥-20 °C

SAE 15W-≥40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ≥0 °C

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

BMW recommends


Clutch

clutch type Single-plate dry clutch

Transmission

gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reactiondamper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves

G b t i i ti 1 737 P i t i i ti

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Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, Primary transmission ratio

2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear

1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear

1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear

1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear

0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear

0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear

with Enduro gearbox OE 1,737, Primary transmission ratio

2.600 (39:15 teeth), 1st gear

1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear

1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear

1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear

0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear

0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear


Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad Paralever

Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth)

Running gear

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Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-scopic forks, central spring strut supported byleading link and front frame

Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tubegas-filled shock absorber; spring preload mechan-ically adjustable

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, electrically adjustable rebounddamping and electro-hydraulically adjustablespring preload

Spring travel, front 210 mm, At wheel


Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad Paralever

Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable re-bound damping and hydraulically adjustable springpreload

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with coil spring, electricallydj t bl b d d i d l t h d l

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with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with coil spring, electricallyadjustable rebound damping and electro-hydraul-ically adjustable spring preload

Spring travel at rear wheel 220 mm

Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE Sintered metal


Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".

Front wheel

front wheel type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"

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Tyre designation, front 110 / 80 - 19

Rear wheel

rear-wheel type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

rear wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 150 / 70 - 17

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold

2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold



Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board sockets 5 A

with extra socket OA max 5 A, Total for all sockets

Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, thecircuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched

on after the fault has been rectified.

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Fuse for auxiliary headlight


or

with LED auxiliary headlights OA

7.5 A

Battery

battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batterybattery rated voltage 12 V

battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm


Lighting

Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V

Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-lightunit 1, Brake light/rear lightnone, Number-plate light (white)

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gunit , g gnone, Number plate light (white)

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicators OE LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicators OE LED / 12 V

Bulb for auxiliary headlightwith auxiliary headlights OE H11 / 12 V / 55 W


Frame

Frame type Tubular steel front frame and rear frame, withload-bearing drive unit

type plate location On left side behind side cover

VIN location Front frame top centre

Dimensions

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Length of motorcycle 2240 mm, Across luggage carrier

Height of motorcycle 1525 mm, Over windscreen, at DIN unladenweight

Width of motorcycle 980 mm, Across handlebars

Front-seat height 890...910 mm, At unladen weightz T e c h n i c a l d a t

Weights

Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 475 kg

Maximum payload 216 kg

Riding specifications

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Top speed >200 km/h

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Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Confirmation of maintenancework 152

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work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 z S e r v

BMW Motorrad ServiceBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service networkin place to look after you andyour motorcycle in more than100 countries. Authorised BMWMotorrad dealerships have the

technical information and thetechnical know-how to carry out

ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

In order to help ensure that yourBMW is always in optimumcondition, BMW Motorradrecommends compliance withthe maintenance intervals

specified for your motorcycle.Have all maintenance and repair

BMW Motorrad Mobilityservices

As owner of a new BMW mo-torcycle, in circumstances inwhich assistance is required youcan benefit from the protectionafforded by the various BMW

Motorrad mobility services (e.g.Mobile Service breakdown ser-

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tec ca o o to ca y outreliably all maintenance and repairwork on your BMW.

Visit our website www.bmw-motorrad.com to find out wherethe nearest authorised BMWMotorrad dealership is located.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

expertly, it could result in con-sequential damage and thus con-stitute a safety risk.

BMW Motorrad recommends youto have all the associated work

on your motorcycle carried outby a specialist workshop, prefer-

Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.For generous treatment of claimssubmitted after the warrantyperiod has expired, evidence of regular maintenance is essential.

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.

Mobile Service, breakdown ser-vice, vehicle recovery service).

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer will be happy provide in-formation about the mobility ser-vices available to you.

Maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery Check

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.

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BMW Running-in Check The BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km

BMW Service

The BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-

meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.

The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 km inadvance when the time for a ser-vice is approaching, on the basis

of the programmed values.

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cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and enters

the date when the next servicewill be due.

Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading is

entered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheck

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BMW Running-inCheck

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or, if logged beforehand,

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Stamp, signature

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BMW Service

Completed

on

Odometer reading

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at the latest

BMW Service

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at the latest

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Odometer reading

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BMW Service

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on

Odometer reading

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at the latest

BMW Service

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on

Odometer reading

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at the latest

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on


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on

Odometer reading

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at the latest


on

Odometer reading

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at the latest


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on


Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6

ABSControl, 14

Engineering details, 80

Operation, 49

Self-diagnosis, 70

Warnings, 33

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 88

ASCControl, 14


Operation, 50

Self-diagnosis, 70

Warnings, 34

Auxiliary headlightsControl, 14

Average valuesResetting 44

Brake fluidChecking fluid level, front, 101

Checking fluid level, rear, 103

Reservoir, front, 13

Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsChecking front, 99

Checking rear, 100

Running in, 71

Brakes

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Air filterInstallation, 121

Position on the motorcycle, 13

Removal, 120

Ambient temperature

Ice warning, 33Reading, 23

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 18

Warning, 38

Resetting, 44

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 124

Charging battery whendisconnected, 125

Installation, 126

Maintenance instructions, 124


Removal, 125

Technical data, 144

Warning for battery chargecurrent, 31

BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 52

Checking operation, 98

Safety instructions, 73

Technical data, 142

Wear indicator, 101

BulbsReplacing auxiliary-headlightbulbs, 117

Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 113

Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 113

Replacing parking-lightbulb, 114

Replacing rear light, 117

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Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 115

Technical data, 145

Warning for bulb failure, 31

CCase

Operation, 89

Checklist, 68Clock

Adj i 42

DDampingAdjuster, rear, 11

Adjusting, 57

Dimensions, 146

EElectrics

Technical data, 144Emergency off switch (kill

switch) 16

Warning for engine oilpressure, 31

Equipment, 7

ESAControl, 14


Operation, 58

FFrame

T h i l d t 146

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Adjusting, 42

Control, 18

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 51

Checking fluid level, 104

Checking operation, 104

Fluid reservoir, 11

Technical data, 140

Confirmation of maintenancework, 152

Currency, 7

switch), 16Operation, 47

EngineStarting, 68

Technical data, 137

Warning for engineelectronics, 30

Engine oilChecking fill level, 97

Filler neck, 13

Fill-level indicator, 11

Oil level, 24

Technical data, 139

Topping up, 98Warning for engine oil level, 32

Technical data, 146

Front-wheel standInstalling, 111

FuelFiller neck, 13

Refuelling, 74

Technical data, 138Fuel reserve

Range, 22

Warning, 30

Fusesfor replacing auxiliaryheadlight, 119

Technical data, 144

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GGeneral viewsInstrument panel, 18

Left multifunction switch, 14

Left side of motorcycle, 11

Multifunction display, 20

Right multifunction switch, 16

Right side of motorcycle, 13

Underneath the seat, 17Warning and telltale lights, 21

Helmet holderHelmet, securing, 64


Horn, 14

IIgnition

Switching off, 40

Switching on, 40Immobiliser

R k 41

High-beam headlight,operating, 45

Low-beam headlight, 45

Operating auxiliaryheadlights, 46

Parking lights, operating, 45

Side light, 45

LuggageInstructions for loading, 66

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Grip heatingControl, 16

Operation, 48

H

HandlebarsAdjusting, 55

Hazard warning flashersControl, 14, 16

Operation, 46

HeadlightBeam throw, 61

Driving on right/driving on

left, 61Headlight beam-throwadjustment, 11

Reserve key, 41

Warning, 30

Instrument panelAmbient-light brightnesssensor, 18

Overview, 18

JJump starting, 122

K Keys, 40

L

LightsControl, 14

Headlight flasher, operating, 45

MMaintenance

General instructions, 96

Maintenance intervals, 150

MirrorsAdjusting, 54

Mobility services, 150

Motorcyclecare, 129

Cleaning, 129

Lashing, 76

Laying up, 132

Parking, 74

Restoring to use, 132

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Multifunction displayControl, 14

Meaning of symbols, 21

Overview, 20

Selecting readings, 43

multifunction switchGeneral view, left side , 14

General view, right side, 16

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RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 141

Refuelling, 74

Rev. counter, 18

Rider's ManualPosition on the motorcycle, 17

Running gear

Technical data, 141Running in, 71

Spring preloadAdjuster, front, 11

Adjuster, rear, 13

Adjusting, 55

Starting, 68Control, 16

Steering lock

Locking, 41SymbolsMeaning 21

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Odometer and tripmetersControl, 18

Resetting, 44

Off-roading, 72

PParking, 74

Power socketNotes on use, 88


Pre-ride check, 69

SSafety instructions

for brakes, 73

for riding, 66

Seats

Adjusting seat height, 63Lock, 11

Removing and installing, 62

Service, 150Service-due indicator, 22

Shift leverAdjusting, 53

Spark plugsTechnical data, 144

Speedometer, 18

Meaning, 21

TTechnical data

Battery, 144

Brakes, 142

Bulbs, 145Clutch, 140

Dimensions, 146

Electrics, 144

Engine, 137

Engine oil, 139

Frame, 146

Fuel, 138

Rear-wheel drive, 141

Running gear, 141

Spark plugs, 144Standards, 7

Transmission, 140

Weights, 147

Wheels and tyres, 143

Telltale lightsOverview, 21

ToolkitContents, 96


Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 106


Reading, 23

Warnings, 35

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 60

Checking tread depth, 105Pressures, 143

Recommendation 105

Battery charge current, 31Bulb defect, 31

Engine electronics, 30

Engine oil level, 32

Engine oil pressure, 31

Fuel reserve, 30

Ice warning, 33

Immobiliser, 30Mode of presentation, 25

RDC 35

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topcaseOperation, 91

Torques, 135

TransmissionTechnical data, 140

troubleshooting chart, 134Turn indicators

Control, left, 14

Control, right, 16

Operation, 46

Type platePosition on the motorcycle, 11

Recommendation, 105

Running in, 71

Table of tyre pressures, 17

Technical data, 143

Top speed, 67

VVehicle identification number


WWarning lights

Overview, 21

Warnings

ABS, 33Anti-theft alarm, 38

ASC, 34

RDC, 35

Warnings, overview, 26

WeightsPayload table, 17

Technical data, 147

WheelsChange of size, 105Checking spokes, 105

Installing front wheel, 108

Installing rear wheel, 110

Remove the front wheel, 106

Remove the rear wheel, 110

Technical data, 143

WindscreenAdjuster, 11

Adjusting, 54

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or the national-marketspecification. No claims will beentertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.

Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance data

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are quoted to the customary tol-erances.

The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.

Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2011 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission 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 Premium plus unleaded

98 ROZ/RON

91 AKI

alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-re-lated restrictions)

95 ROZ/RON

89 AKIwith regular unleaded (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (power- and consumption-related re-

strictions)



strictions)

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 33 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold


Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold


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