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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider'sManual (USModel)K1200GT

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number (compa-ny stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour 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 helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have any questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide adviceand assistance.

We wish you many miles of safeand enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also use the index at theend of this Rider's Manual to finda specific topic.1 General instructions . . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness of this manual . . . . 72 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Displays with onboard com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Displays with Tire PressureControl TPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Displays with seatheaterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Indicator light with cruise-control systemOE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Standard warning indica-tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Warning indicators of on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 30ABS warning indicators . . . . . . 32ASC warning indica-torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35TPC warning indica-torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Anti-theft alarm warning indi-catorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . 48Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 49Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . 51Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . 51

Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 57Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . 59Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Cruise controlOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Storage compartment . . . . . . . . 66Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Electronic suspension adjust-ment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . 73Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 78Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 85Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866 Technology in detail . . . 89Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . 90Engine management withBMW Motorrad ASCOE . . . . . . 92Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 96Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 103General instructions . . . . . . . . 104Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105General brake system . . . . . . 107Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 118Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1299 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Washing your motorcy-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Cleaning sensitive motorcy-cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Protective wax coating . . . . . 136Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . 136

Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13610 Technical data . . . . . . . 137Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 138Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 139Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 144Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . 145Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . 147Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Riding specifications . . . . . . . 150

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151BMW Motorrad Service . . . . 152BMW Motorrad ServiceQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 152BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 153Confirmation of mainte-nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Confirmation of service . . . . . 159Reporting Safety Defects. . . . . . . . . . 166

General instructions

General instructions

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

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

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

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

Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work car-ried out on your motorcycle willbe documented in Chapter 11.Proof of the maintenance workperformed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for rea-

sons of your safety and the safe-ty of others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.

Special information on op-erating and inspecting your

motorcycle as well as mainte-nance and adjustment proce-dures.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of ac-cessory or equipment-dependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

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

OA Optional accessoriesBMW optional acces-sories can be purchasedand installed at your au-thorized BMW Motorradretailer.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic suspensionadjustment.

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TPC Tire Pressure Control.

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWMotorrad, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessories(OA). This explains why the man-ual may also contain descriptionsof equipment which you have notordered. Please note, too, thatyour motorcycle might not be ex-actly as illustrated in this manualon account of country-specificdifferences.If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories not de-scribed in this Rider's Manual,then this equipment is describedin a separate operating manual.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and out-puts in the Rider's Manual referto the Deutsche Institut für Nor-mung e. V. (DIN) and comply withits tolerance regulations. Ver-sions for individual countries maydiffer.

Currentness of thismanualThe high safety and quality stan-dards of BMW motorcycles aremaintained by constant devel-opment work on designs, equip-ment and accessories. Becauseof this, your motorcycle may dif-fer from the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. In addition,BMW Motorrad cannot guaranteethe total absence of errors. Wehope you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on thebasis of the data, illustrations ordescriptions in this manual.

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Overviews

Overviews

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

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

Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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General view, left side1 Windshield ( 63)2 Battery compartment

( 131)3 Seat lock (below tail light)

( 74)4 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 68)5 Adjustment of rear damping

( 69)6 Onboard socket ( 96)

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler opening ( 86)2 Adjustable handlebars

( 68)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 109)4 Headlight range adjustment

(below instrument cluster)( 73)

5 Storage compartment( 66)

6 Vehicle Identification Num-ber

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Underneath seat1 Driver's seat height adjust-

ment ( 62)2 Oil dipstick ( 105), En-

gine oil fill location ( 107)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 110)4 Helmet holder ( 76)5 Rider's Manual (US Model)6 Onboard toolkit ( 104)

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Left handlebar fitting1 Cruise-control systemOE

( 63)2 Operating ESAOE ( 70)3 Operating ASCOE ( 62)4 Windshield adjustment

( 63)5 Horn6 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 56), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 57)

7 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 56)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Operating onboard comput-

erOE ( 51)2 Emergency ON/OFF switch

( 59)3 Starter button ( 80)4 Heated hand gripsOE

( 59)5 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 57), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 57)

6 Turn indicators off ( 57),Hazard warning flashers off( 58)

7 Driver's seat heaterOE( 60)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Indicator lights ( 22)3 Multifunction display

( 22)4 Tachometer5 Anti-theft alarm indicator

light (OE)6 Setting clock ( 49)

Adjusting dimming ( 51)7 Selecting odometer ( 49)

Resetting tripmeter ( 50)8 Sensor for instrument light-

ing

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Side lights2 Low-beam headlight3 High-beam headlight

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Displays with onboard comput-erOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Displays with Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Displays with seat heaterOE . . . . . . . . . . 24

Indicator light with cruise-control sys-temOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . . 25

Warning indicators of onboard com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ASC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . 35

TPC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Anti-theft alarm warning indica-torsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Standard displaysMultifunction display

1 Fuel capacity ( 22)2 Gear indicator ( 22)3 Coolant temperature

( 22)4 Clock ( 49)5 Odometer6 Trip meter ( 49)

Indicator lights

1 Flashing turn indicators, left2 High-beam headlight3 Idling4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Fuel capacityThe vertical bar under thegas pump symbol indicates

the remaining fuel quantity.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge brieflyshows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' indicator light also

lights up.

Coolant temperatureThe vertical bar under thetemperature symbol shows

the coolant temperature level.

Service display

If the time remaining until thenext service lies within a month,

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the service date is briefly dis-played following the pre-ridecheck. The month and year areshown with the SERVICE let-tering; in this example the displaymeans "March 2007".

If the motorcycle is driven longdistances annually, it is possiblethat earlier service is required. Ifthe odometer reading for the ear-lier service lies within 600 miles(1,000 km), the remaining miles(kilometers) are counted downin 60-mile (100-km) steps andbriefly displayed following thepre-ride check.

If the service interval has beenexceeded, the general warninglight also lights up yellow in ad-dition to the date or mileage dis-play. The Service lettering is dis-played continuously.

If the service display alreadymore than one month be-

fore the service date, or if theService lettering does not stopafter the service date is exceed-ed, then the date stored in theinstrument cluster must be set.This situation can occur if thebattery has been disconnectedfor a longer time.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for setting ofthe date.

Displays with onboardcomputer OE

1 Onboard computer displayareaOE ( 51)

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Displays with TirePressure ControlTPC OE

Motorcycles withoutonboard computer

1 Tire pressures as addi-tional value of tripmeterOE( 54)

Motorcycles with onboardcomputer

1 Tire pressures as additionalvalue of onboard comput-erOE ( 54)

Displays with seatheater OE

1 Display of activated heatinglevelsOE ( 60)

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Indicator light withcruise-controlsystem OE

1 Indicator light of cruise-con-trol system

Standard warningindicatorsDisplay

Warnings are indicated by thewarning light 1 or by the gener-al warning light 2 in combinationwith one of the warning sym-bols 3. The 'General' warninglight shows red or yellow, de-pending on the urgency of thewarning.

If several warnings are active, allcorresponding warning lights andsymbols are displayed. The gen-eral warning light is shown in ac-

cordance with the most urgentwarning.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Overview of warning indicatorsMeaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display.

Electronic immobilizer is active ( 27)

Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up red Temperature dis-play flashes

Coolant temperature too high ( 27)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode( 27)

Flashes red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 28)

Lights up red Is indicated Battery charge current insufficient( 28)

Lights up Brake-pad wear limit reached ( 29)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Rear bulb defective ( 29)

Is indicated Front bulb defective ( 29)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Bulbs defective ( 30)

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Electronic immobilizer isactive

General warning light showsyellow.

EWS ! appears on the display.The key being used is not autho-rized for starting, or communica-tion between the key and engineelectronics is disrupted.Remove other ignition keyslocated on the ignition key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Fuel reserve symbol flashes

A fuel shortage can lead tomisfiring and to the engine

dying unexpectedly. Misfiring candamage the catalytic converter,

and the engine dying unexpectedcan lead to accidents.Do not drive until the fuel tank iscompletely empty.

At the most, the fuel tank stillcontains the reserve fuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

1.1 gal ( 4 l)Refueling ( 86)

Coolant temperature too highGeneral warning light showsred.

Temperature display flash-es.

Continued driving with anoverheated engine can re-

sult in engine damage.Be sure to observe the measureslisted below.

The coolant temperature is toohigh.If possible, continue drivingin the part-load range to cooldown the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but keep the ignitionswitched on so that the radia-tor fan continues to operate.Should the coolant temperaturefrequently be too high, havethe fault rectified as quickly aspossible by a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine in emergency-operation mode


Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is in the emer-gency operating mode. On-

ly reduced engine performance

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may be available, which can leadto danger driving situations, es-pecially during passing maneu-vers.Adapt your driving style tothe possibly reduced engineperformance.

The engine control unit has di-agnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and canno longer be started. Otherwise,the engine runs in the emergen-cy operating mode.Continued driving is possible,however the accustomed en-gine performance may not beavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Engine oil pressureinsufficient

General warning light flash-es red.

Oil-can symbol appears onthe display.

The oil pressure in the lubricatingoil circuit is too low. Stop imme-diately and switch off the engine.

The warning on insufficientengine oil pressure is no

substitute for the function ofan oil-level indicator. The cor-rect engine oil level can only bechecked at the oil sight glass.

The cause of the warning on in-sufficient engine oil pressure canbe an insufficient engine oil level.Checking engine oil level( 105)

If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil ( 107)

If the engine oil level is correct:

Driving with insufficient en-gine oil pressure can result

in engine damage.Do not continue driving.

Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Battery charge currentinsufficient

General warning light showsred.

Battery symbol appears onthe display.

A discharged battery canresult in the engine cutting

out unexpectedly, causing a haz-ardous situation.Have faults eliminated as soon aspossible.

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If the battery is no longercharged, continued driving

can lead to deep discharging,and therefore to the destructionof the battery.If possible, do not continuedriving.

The battery is not being charged.Continued driving is possibleuntil the battery is discharged.However, the engine can diesuddenly and the battery canbe exhaustively discharged andtherefore destroyed.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Brake-pad wear limit reachedWarning light for brake padwear lights up.

The electrical brake-pad weardetector has detected wornbrake pads on the front or rearbrake.Checking front brake pad thick-ness ( 107)Checking rear brake pad thick-ness ( 108)Have the worn brake pads re-placed by a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Rear bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Lamp symbol with arrowpointing to the rear is dis-

played.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry a

complete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.Replacing brake light, tail lightand rear turn indicator bulbs( 124)

Front bulb defectiveLamp symbol with arrowpointing to the front is dis-

played.


it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, parking light or turnsignal bulb defective.Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulb ( 120)

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Replacing parking-light bulbs( 123)Replacing front turn indicatorbulbs ( 126)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Lamp symbol with two ar-rows is displayed.



A combination of several bulbdefects is present.See the fault descriptionsabove.

Warning indicators ofonboard computer OE

Display

Warnings of the onboard com-puter are shown in area 1.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Oil ! appears onthe display

Engine oil level too low ( 32)

Is indicated

Ambient tempera-ture display flashes

Ice warning ( 32)

Flashes

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Engine oil level too lowOil ! appears on the display.

Oil level symbol appears onthe display.

The electronic oil level sensorhas detected a low engine oillevel.The exact engine oil level canonly be determined by conduct-ing a check with the oil dipstick.During the next refueling stop:Checking engine oil level( 105)

If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil ( 107)

If "Check oil level" appears inthe display, although a correct oillevel has been measured with theoil dipstick, the oil level sensormay be defective.Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Ice warningThe ambient temperature displayflashes.

Ice crystal symbol flashes.

The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 37 °F (3 °C).Always think well ahead whentemperatures are low, especiallyon bridges and where the road isin the shade.

Think well ahead when driving.

ABS warningindicatorsDisplay

ABS warnings are indicated bythe ABS warning light 1.In some countries an alternativedisplay of the ABS warning lightis possible.

Possible country-dependentversions.

Additional information on theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isprovided from page ( 90); an

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overview of the possible warningsis provided on the following page. 3

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 35)

Lights up ABS error ( 35)

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Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flashes.

The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diagno-sis has not been completed. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven a fewyards.Ride off slowly. It must be not-ed that the ABS function is notavailable until the self-diagnosishas been completed.

ABS errorABS warning light lights up.

The ABS control unit has detect-ed an error. The ABS function isnot available.Continued driving is possiblewhile taking the failed ABSfunction into account. Observeadditional information on situa-

tions which can lead to an ABSerror ( 91).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ASC warningindicators OE

Display

ASC warnings are indicated bythe ASC warning light 1.Additional information on theBMW Motorrad ASC is providedfrom page ( 92); an overview

of the possible warnings is pro-vided on the following page. 3

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Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( 37)

Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( 37)

Lights up ASC deactivated ( 37)

Lights up ASC error ( 37)

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ASC interventionASC warning light flashesrapidly.

The ASC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel and hasreduced the torque. The warninglight flashes longer than the ASCintervention lasts. As a result,the driver is provided with opti-cal feedback on the regulationcarried out even after the criticaldriving situation.

Self-diagnosis not completedASC warning light flashesslowly.

The self-diagnosis was not com-pleted; the ASC function is notavailable. So that the ASC self-diagnosis can be completed, theengine must be running and themotorcycle must be moved at aspeed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h).Ride off slowly. It must be not-ed that the ASC function is not

available until the self-diagnosishas been completed.

ASC deactivatedASC warning light lights up.

The ASC system has been deac-tivated by the driver.With OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):Activating ASC function ( 62)

ASC errorASC warning light lights up.

The ASC control unit has detect-ed an error. The ASC function isnot available.Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that the ASCfunction is not available. Ob-serve additional information onsituations which can lead to anASC error ( 93).


TPC warningindicators OE

Display

The warning symbol 2 signalsa critical tire pressure and thecorresponding display flashes.If the critical value is at the limitof the permissible tolerance, thegeneral warning light 1 also lightsup in yellow. If the determined

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tire pressure is outside the per-missible tolerance, the generalwarning light flashes in red.

The critical air pressure of thefront wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4flashes.

With OE Onboard computer:

The critical air pressure of thefront wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4flashes.

Additional information on theBMW Motorrad TPC is providedfrom page ( 93); an overviewof the possible warnings is pro-vided on the following page.

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Lights up yellow Is indicated Tire pressure in limit area of permissibletolerance ( 40)

The critical air pres-sure flashes

Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler-ance ( 40)

The critical air pres-sure flashes

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

Transmission error ( 40)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Sensor defective or system fault ( 41)

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

Lights up yellow RDC is displayed Battery of tire pressure sensor weak( 41)

Is indicated

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Tire pressure in limit area ofpermissible tolerance


Tire symbol appears on thedisplay.

Critical air pressure flashes.The measured tire inflation pres-sure is in the limit area of thepermissible tolerance.Correct tire inflation pressure inaccordance with instructions onback of cover of Rider's Manu-al.

The pressure values on theback of the cover refer to

a tire air temperature of 68 °F(20 °C). To also adapt the tireinflation pressure at other tiretemperatures, proceed as follows:Calculate the difference betweenthe nominal value according tothe Rider's Manual and the valuedetermine by the RDC system.Change the inflation pressure in

the tire by this difference usingan air pressure tester at a fillingstation.

Tire pressure outsidepermissible tolerance

General warning light flash-es red.


Critical air pressure flashes.The measured tire inflation pres-sure is outside the permissibletolerance.Check tire for damage anddrivability.

Is it still possible to drive with tire:

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure result in poorer han-

dling of the motorcycle.Always adapt your driving styleto the incorrect tire inflationpressure.

Correct tire inflation pressure atnext opportunity.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

If you are unsure about the driv-ability of the tire:Do not continue driving.Inform roadside service.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Transmission error"--" or "-- --" is displayed.The motorcycle's speed has notexceeded the threshold of ap-prox. 20 mph (30 km/h). TheRDC sensors do not transmittheir signal until a speed abovethis threshold is reached ( 93).Watch RDC display at higherspeed. A permanent fault hasnot occurred until the general

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warning light also lights up. Inthis case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

There is a fault in the radio con-nection to the RDC sensors.Possible causes are radio sys-tems in the surrounding area,which interfere with the connec-tion between the RDC controlunit and the sensors.Watch the RDC display in an-other environment. A perma-nent fault has not occurred un-til the general warning light alsolights up. In this case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Sensor defective or systemfault



"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Wheels without installed RDCsensors are mounted.Retrofit wheel set with RDCsensors.

One or two RDC sensors havefailed.Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

A system fault has occurred.Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Battery of tire pressuresensor weak


RDC appears on the display.Battery symbol appears onthe display.

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

The battery of the tire pressuresensor no longer has its full ca-pacity. The operation of the tirepressure control is only ensuredfor a limited time.Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

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Anti-theft alarmwarning indicators OE

Display

Anti-theft alarm warningare shown in the area 2 inconjunction with the generalwarning light 1 following thepre-ride check and refer to thecapacity of the internal anti-theftalarm battery.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 44)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( 44)

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Anti-theft alarm battery weakBattery symbol appears onthe display.

DWA appears on the display.



The anti-theft alarm battery nolonger has its full capacity. Theoperation of the anti-theft alarmis only ensured for a limited timewith the motorcycle battery dis-connected.Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm batterydrained


Battery symbol appears onthe display

DWA appears on the display.



The anti-theft alarm battery hasno capacity. The operation of theanti-theft alarm is no longer en-sured with the motorcycle batterydisconnected.Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 47

Electronic immobilizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Tire Pressure Control TPCOE . . . . . . . . 54

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . 59

Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Cruise controlOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Electronic suspension adjustmentESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. If a key is lost,please note the information onthe electronic immobilizer (EWS)( 48).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and the seatand case locks are all operatedwith the same key.

With OA Topcase:A Topcase with a lock for thesame key can be ordered on re-quest. Please contact a special-ized workshop for this purpose,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 81)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 82)

With OE ASC:Turn key to position 1.In addition to the points namedabove, the ASC self-diagnosisis also carried out. ( 82)

Switching off ignition

Turn key to position 2.Light switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered acces-sories remain operational fora limited period of time.Battery can be recharged viaonboard socket.

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Locking handlebars

If 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 morestable 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 handlebars to full left orright lock position.

Turn key to position 3 whilemoving handlebars slightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizerTheft protectionThe electronic immobilizer helpsprotect your BMW motorcyclefrom theft, and this enhancedsecurity is at your disposal with-out any need for you to set pa-rameters or activate additionalsystems. The engine of a mo-torcycle fitted with this electronicimmobilizer can be started onlywith the keys that belong to themotorcycle. You can also haveyour authorized BMW Motorradretailer disable particular keys,for example in the event that youlose your keys. The engine can-

not be started with a key that hasbeen barred.

Electronics in keyThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering antenna in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognized as "authorized" foryour motorcycle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the igni-

tion key used to start the enginecould "irritate" the electronics,in which case the enabling sig-nal for starting is not issued. Thewarning EWS is shown in themultifunction display.Always store the spare key sepa-rately from the ignition key.

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Replacement and extrakeysReplacement and spare keysare only available through an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.The keys are part of an integrat-ed security system, so the retail-er is under an obligation to checkthe legitimacy of all applicationsfor replacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you must bring along all otherkeys that belong to the motorcy-cle. A key that has been barredcan subsequently be cleared andreactivated for use.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Adjust the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Hold down button 1.Hours 2 flash.Press button 1.Hours increase by one eachtime button is pressed.Hold down button 1.Minutes 3 flash.Press button 1.Minutes increase by one eachtime button is pressed.Press and hold button 1 or nolonger press.End setting; set time is dis-played.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting odometerSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1.

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Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order:Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Operating range (after reachingreserve level)Tire pressures (OE)

The total mileage is shown in theDIST display line.

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired tripmeter.

Hold down button 1.Tripmeter is reset.

Residual range

The operating range 1 isdisplayed below the letteringRANGE and indicates what

distance can still be driven withthe remaining fuel. It is onlydisplayed after the fuel reserveis reached. This distance iscalculated on the basis of fuellevel and average consumption.When refueling, fuel is not regis-tered until the quantity added isapprox. one gallon (several liters).When refueling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. Otherwise neither thefill level nor the operating rangedisplay can be updated.

The determined residualrange is an approximate

reading. BMW Motorrad there-fore recommends that you donot try to use the full remainingrange before refueling.

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Multifunction displayAdjusting dimming

Adjusting the dimmingwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the dimming whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

Press button 1.The level of dimming appearsin display field 2.Press button 1 again.The display lighting becomesbrighter by one level each timethe button is pressed. Eachtime the button is pressed

after maximum brightness isreached, brightness is reducedby one level.

Onboard computer OE

Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1.

Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order:Ambient temperatureRangeAverage speedAverage consumptionOil level indicatorTire pressures (OE)

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Ambient temperature

When the motorcycle is stopped,the engine heat can falsify themeasurement of the ambienttemperature 1. If the influenceof the engine heat becomes toogreat, -- is temporarily shown inthe display.

If the ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C, a warn-

ing of possible icing-up appears.The display automatically switch-es from any other mode to thetemperature reading when thetemperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.

Range

The functional description ofthe operating range ( 50) al-so applies to the range. How-ever, the range 1 can also bedisplayed before the fuel re-serve is reached. To calculatethe range, a special average con-sumption is used, which does notalways match the value that canbe shown on the display.If the motorcycle is standing onthe side stand, the fuel level can-not be correctly determined dueto the inclined position. For this

reason the range is only calculat-ed while driving.When refueling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. Otherwise neither thefill level nor the range display canbe updated.

The determined range is anapproximate reading. BMW

Motorrad therefore recommendsthat you do not try to use the fullrange before refueling.

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Average speed

The average speed 1 is cal-culated based on the elapsedtime since the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.

Resetting average speedSwitch on ignition.Select average speed.

Hold down button 1.Average speed is reset.

Average consumption

The average consumption 1 iscalculated by dividing the dis-tance covered since the last re-

set by the corresponding amountof fuel used.

Resetting averageconsumptionSwitch on ignition.Select average consumption.

Hold down button 1.Average consumption is reset.

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Oil level indicator

The oil level indicator 1 providesinformation on the oil level in theengine. It can only be displayedwhen the motorcycle is stopped.

The conditions for the oil levelindicator are as follows:Engine at operating tempera-ture.Engine idling for at least 30seconds.Side-stand retracted.Motorcycle is vertical.

The readings mean:

Oil level is correct

Check oil level at next refu-eling stop. If other informa-

tion of the onboard computer isdisplayed, this symbol continuesto be shown until the oil level isdetected as correct again.

Oil level cannot be mea-sured (conditions as stated

above not satisfied).

The most recently measured lev-el is displayed for 5 sec. whenyou next switch on the ignition.

If, despite a correct oil lev-el on the oil sight glass,

"Check oil level" continually ap-pear on the display, the oil levelsensor may be defective. In thiscase, please contact your autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Tire Pressure ControlTPC OE

Displaying tire pressuresSwitch on ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe tire pressures appear in theodometer display area.

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The tire pressures are displayedwith the lettering RDC. The left-hand value indicates the air pres-sure of the front wheel, and theright-hand value the air pressureof the rear wheel. Immediate-ly after switching on the igni-tion, -- -- is displayed, as thetransfer of the air pressure valuesdoes not begin until a speed over20 mph (30 km/h) is reached.

Indicates the display of thetire pressures.

With OE Onboard computer:

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe tire pressures appear in theonboard computer display area.

The tire pressures are displayedas an additional value of the on-board computer.

LightsParking lightsThe parking lights switch on au-tomatically when the ignition isswitched on.

The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.

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Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.

With the engine switchedoff, you can switch on the

lights by switching on the high-beam headlight with the ignitionswitched on or by operating theheadlight flasher.

High-beam headlight

Press top section of full-beamheadlight switch 1.High-beam headlight isswitched on.

Move full-beam headlightswitch 1 to center position.High-beam headlight isswitched off.Press bottom section of full-beam headlight switch 1.High-beam headlight isswitched on as long as switchis pressed (headlight flasher).

Switching on parkinglightsSwitch off ignition.

Immediately after switching offignition, press and hold left-hand turn indicator button 1.

Parking light switches on.

Switching off parkinglightsSwitch ignition on and then offagain.Parking light switched off.

Turn indicatorsSwitching on left-handturn indicatorSwitch on ignition.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

ering a distance of approx. 650ft (200 m), the turn indicators areautomatically switched off.

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Press left-hand turn indicatorbutton 1.Left-hand turn indicator isswitched on.Indicator light for left-hand turnindicator flashes.

Switching on right-handturn indicatorSwitch on ignition.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

ering a distance of approx. 650ft (200 m), the turn indicators areautomatically switched off.

Press right-hand turn indicatorbutton 2.Right-hand turn indicator isswitched on.Indicator light for right-handturn indicator flashes.

Switching off turnindicator

Press turn-indicator cancel but-ton 3.Turn indicator is switched off.Turn indicator lights in indicatorlight panel are off.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashersSwitch on ignition.

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The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

If a turn indicator button ispressed with the ignition

switched on, the flashing functionreplaces the emergency flashingfunction as long as the button ispressed. If the turn indicator but-ton is released, the emergencyflasher function becomes activeagain.

Press left 1 and right-hand 2turn indicator buttons simulta-neously.Hazard warning flashers areswitched on.Left/right turn indicator lightsflash.Switch off ignition.Hazard warning flashers contin-ue to operate.Left/right turn indicator lightsoff.

Switching off hazardwarning flashers

Press turn-indicator cancel but-ton 3.Hazard warning flashers areswitched off.

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Emergency ON/OFFswitch

1 Emergency ON/OFF switch

Operating the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding

can cause the rear wheel to lockand thus cause a fall.Do not operate the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding.

The engine can be switchedoff easily and quickly using theemergency ON/OFF switch.

A Operating positionB Engine switched off.

The engine can only bestarted in the operating

position.

Heated hand grips OE

1 Heated hand grips switch

The handlebar grips can be heat-ed at two different levels. Theheated hand grips option can on-ly be activated when the engineis running.

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

heated hand grips can drain thebattery if you are riding at lowengine speeds. If the battery isinadequately charged, the heat-ed hand grips are switched off toensure starting capability.

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2 Heating function off.3 50 % heat output (one dot

visible).4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible).

Seat heating OE

Seat heating, front seat

1 Switch for seat heating,front seat

The driver's seat can be heatedat two levels. Seat heating canbe activated only when the en-gine is running.


heated seat can drain the batteryif you are riding at low enginespeeds. If the battery is inade-quately charged, the heated seat

is switched off to ensure startingcapability.

2 Heating function off.3 50 % heating power4 100 % heating power

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Seat heating of passengerseat

1 Switch for seat heating, rearseat

The passenger seat can be heat-ed at two levels. Seat heatingcan be activated only when theengine is running.


heated seat can drain the batteryif you are riding at low enginespeeds. If the battery is inade-quately charged, the heated seat

is switched off to ensure startingcapability.

2 Switch in middle position:Heating off.

3 Switch pressed towardright: 50 % heating capaci-ty.

4 Switch pressed toward left:100 % heating capacity.

Shown in multifunctiondisplaySwitch on driver's or passengerheating.

The following symbols are shownin dependence on the selectedheating level:

Driver's seat 50 % heatingcapacity

Driver's seat 100 % heatingcapacity

Passenger seat 50 % heat-ing capacity

Passenger seat 100 %heating capacity

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Automatic StabilityControl ASC OE

Switching off ASCfunctionSwitch on ignition.

The ASC function can al-so be deactivated while

driving.

Press and hold ASC button 1.ASC warning light begins tolight up.

Release ASC button withinthree seconds after ASC sym-bol lights up.

ASC warning lamp contin-ues to light up.

ASC function is deactivated.

Activating ASC function

Press and hold ASC button 1.ASC warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis is not com-

pleted, the ASC warning lightbegins to flash.Release ASC button withinthree seconds after ASC sym-bol goes out.

ASC warning light remainsoff or continues to flash.

ASC function is activated.As an alternative to pressingASC button, ignition can alsobe switched off and then onagain.

If the ASC warning lightlights up after switching

the ignition off and on and thencontinued driving over 5 mph(10 km/h), an ASC error hasoccurred.

Seat heightAdjusting seat heightRemoving driver's seat ( 74)

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Pull the seat height adjust-ment 1 into the end position.

Press the seat height adjust-ment forward as far as possibleat the top or bottom.

End position A: high seat posi-tion.End position B: low seat posi-tion.Installing driver's seat ( 75)

WindshieldAdjusting windshieldSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1 at top.Windshield is raised.Press button 1 at bottom.Windshield is lowered.

Cruise control OE

Switching on cruisecontrol

Move switch 1 to ON.Indicator light 2 in switch lightsup red.

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Setting road speed

Briefly push button 3 in SETdirection

The cruise-control systemcan be used within a speed

range of 30 mph to 112 mph(50 km/h to 180 km/h).

Indicator light for cruise-control system lights up.

The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.

Step-by-step acceleration

Briefly push button 3 in SETdirectionSpeed is increased by 1 mph(2 km/h) each time button ispressed, and new setting issaved.

Stepless acceleration

Briefly press button 3 in SETdirection and hold.The motorcycle acceleratessteplessly.Release button 3.The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.

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Step-by-step deceleration

Briefly push button 3 in RESdirection.The speed is decreased byapprox. 2 km/h each time youpush the button, and the newsetting is saved.Release button 3.The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.

Stepless deceleration

Briefly press button 3 in RESdirection and hold.The motorcycle deceleratessteplessly.Release button 3.The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.

Deactivating cruisecontrolOperate brakes or clutch orthrottle twistgrip (reduce throt-tle beyond basic position).Cruise control is deactivated.

Cruise-control indicator lightgoes out.Indicator light in switch remainson.

Resuming former cruisingspeed

Push button 3 in RES direc-tion.

Opening the throttle doesnot deactivate the cruise-

control system. If you releasethe twistgrip the motorcycle willdecelerate only to the cruisingspeed saved in memory, even

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though you might have intendedslowing to a lower speed.

Indicator light for cruise-control system lights up.

Stored speed is resumed.

Switching off cruisecontrol

Move switch 1 to OFF.The system is deactivated.Button 3 is locked.

Storage compartmentOpening storagecompartment

Turn lock barrel 2 perpendic-ular to driving direction withignition key.Lock of storage compartmentis unlocked.Push in lock barrel.Lid 1 pops up.

Closing storagecompartment

Close lid 1 and press down.Lock engages with an audibleclick.Turn lock barrel 2 longitudinallyto driving direction with ignitionkey.Lock of storage compartmentis locked.

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ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.Do not reposition the handlebarcontrols on the handlebars or thehandlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the clutch lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting wheel A to po-sition 1.

The adjusting wheel can beturned more easily if you

press the clutch lever forwardwhen doing so.

Minimum spanTurn adjusting wheel A to po-sition 3.Maximum span

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not reposition the handlebarcontrols on the handlebars or thehandlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the brake leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the brake lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting wheel A to po-sition 1.

The adjusting wheel canbe turned more easily if

you press the handbrake leverforward when doing so.

Minimum spanTurn adjusting wheel A to po-sition 3.Maximum span

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HandlebarsAdjustable handlebars

The height of the handlebars 1is adjustable. Consult a certifiedworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer, foradjustment of the handlebars.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi-tion by twisting.

Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set springpreload of the rear suspensionto suit the load carried by themotorcycle. Increase springpreload when the motorcycle isheavily loaded and reduce springpreload accordingly when themotorcycle is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

To achieve better accessi-bility, the handwheel can be

pulled out and angled down.

Your motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit the spring preload.

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Adjusting the spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.Adjust the spring preloadonly when the motorcycle isstationary.

To increase spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in directionof arrow HIGH.To decrease spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in directionof arrow LOW.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Turn handwheel as far aspossible in direction of arrowLOW, then turn 15 clicksin direction of arrow HIGH(Full tank of gas, with rider187 lbs (85 kg))

DampingSettingThe damping must be adapt-ed to the spring preload. An in-crease in spring preload requiresfirmer damping, a reduction inspring preload requires softerdamping.

Adjusting damping on rearwheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Adjust rear shock absorber withonboard toolkit by turning ad-justing screw 1.

To increase absorption, turnadjusting screw 1 in arrow di-rection H.

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To reduce absorption, turn ad-justing screw 1 in arrow direc-tion S.

Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

Turn adjusting screw as faras possible in direction ofarrow H, then turn one andone-half turn in direction ofarrow S (Single rider withone person 187 lbs (85 kg))

Electronic suspensionadjustment ESA OE

SettingsUsing the electronic suspensionadjustment ESA you can conve-niently adjust your motorcycle toits loading and the ground.

The damping setting is shown inthe multifunction display in thearea 1, and the spring preloadin the area 2. The display of theclock is hidden as long as theESA display is shown. Threespring preloads with three damp-ing setting each can be com-bined to optimally adjust the mo-torcycle.

Adjusting spring preloadThe ESA control unit is equippedwith an overload protectiondevice that interrupts theadjustment process for the springpreload in case of excessive

current consumption. Especiallyat low temperatures and with aheavy payload, increased currentconsumption can briefly result,causing an interruption of theadjustment process.At temperatures below 0 °C,BMW Motorrad recommendsthat the passenger should waituntil the adjustment process topassenger mode is completedbefore taking a seat. In case ofvery long adjustment distances(adjustment from "single rider"to "operation with passenger andluggage"), BMW Motorrad alsorecommends unloading the mo-torcycle.The ESA display flashes until theadjustment process has beencompleted.An interrupted adjustment pro-cess is automatically continuedas soon as the current consump-tion is reduced, e.g. with themeasures described above.

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Calling up settingsSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1.Current setting is displayed.Display goes out automaticallyafter a few seconds.

Adjusting dampingSwitch on ignition.

The damping cannot be ad-justed while the motorcycle

is being ridden.

Press button 1.Current setting is displayed.Press button 1 once in eachcase.

Starting from the current state,the display is in the following or-der:

COMF comfortable dampingNORM normal dampingSPORT sporty damping

If button 1 is not pressed for alonger time, damping is set asindicated.

Adjusting spring preloadStart engine.

The spring preload cannotbe adjusted while the mo-

torcycle is being ridden.

Press button 1.Current setting is displayed.Press and hold button 1 untildisplay changes each time.

Starting from the current state,the display is in the following or-der:

One-up

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One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

If button 1 is not pressed fora longer time, spring preloadis set as indicated. During thesetting procedure, the displayflashes.

TiresChecking tire pressureMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure results in poorer hand-

ing characteristics of the motor-cycle and reduces the life of thetires.Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.

At high road speeds, tirevalves have a tendency to

open as a result of centrifugalforce.Fit metal valve caps with rubberseals and screw them on firmlyto prevent sudden deflation.

Check correct tire inflationpressure using following data.

Tire pressure, front

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single rid-er, with cold tire)

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire)

Tire pressure, rear

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Single rid-er, with cold tire)

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire)

If tire pressure is too low:Correct air pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight forRHD/LHD trafficIf 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 adjusted tothe relevant conditions by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad retail-er.

Ordinary adhesive tapedamages the plastic lens.

To prevent damage to the plasticlens, consult a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

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Headlight range andspring preloadThe headlight range generallyremains constant due to the ad-justment of the spring preload tothe loading state.Spring preload adjustment mayonly be insufficient when the mo-torcycle is very heavily loaded.In this case, the headlight rangemust be adjusted to the weight.

If you are unsure whetherthe basic headlight setting

is correct, consult a specializedworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Headlight rangeadjustment

1 Headlight range adjustmentIn the case of very high payloads,the available spring preload ad-justment might not be adequate.To avoid dazzling oncoming traf-fic, the headlight adjustment canbe corrected by adjusting theswivel lever.

A Neutral positionB Position with heavy payload

Front and rear seatsRemoving passenger seatMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

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Turn the key 1 counterclock-wise in the seat lock.

Lift the seat at the rear andrelease the key.

With OE Seat heating:

Disconnect the connector 2 bypressing together the lockingtabs 3 at the top and bottom.

Pull the seat to the rear to re-lease it from its holders.Lay the seat on the cover sideon a clean surface.

Removing driver's seatRemoving passenger seat( 73)

Raise front seat at rear.


Disconnect the connector 2 bypressing together the lockingtabs 3 at the top and bottom.

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Lift seat up to remove.Lay the seat on the cover sideon a clean surface.

Installing driver's seatWith OE Seat heating:

Close connector 2.

If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-

tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Make sure that the motorcycle issteady on its stand.

Slide driver's seat forward ontoseat height adjustment. Checkthat the seat is correctly seat-ed.Installing passenger seat( 75)

Installing passenger seatInstalling driver's seat ( 75)


Close connector 2.

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If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-

tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Make sure that the motorcycle issteady on its stand.

Push passenger seat underdriver's seat and press downfirmly at rear.Seat engages with an audibleclick.

Helmet holderLocking helmet onmotorcycleRemoving passenger seat( 73)

Secure helmet on helmet hold-er 1 using steel cable availableas an optional accessory.

The helmet catch canscratch the paneling.

When hooking on the helmet,watch the position of the helmetlock.

To do this, screw on one endof steel cable, guide cablethrough helmet and push otherend of cable onto holder 1.Installing passenger seat( 75)

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season of theyear. Your authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer will be happy toadvise you and has the correctclothing for every purpose.

SpeedIf 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 spring-strut andshock absorber systemImbalanced load

Loose clothingInsufficient tire inflation pres-surePoor tire treadEtc.

Correct loadingOverloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weightlimit and observe the loadinginformation.

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts of al-cohol or drugs will adverse-

ly affect your perception and yourability to assess situations andmake decisions, and slow downyour reflexes. Medication can ex-acerbate these effects.Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colorless andodorless but highly toxic.

Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in closedrooms.

High voltageTouching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

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Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply 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 fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

Flammable materials (e.g.hay, leaves, grass, clothing

and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Make sure that no highlyflammable materials can comein contact with the hot exhaustsystem.

Cooling would be inade-quate if the engine were al-

lowed to idle for a lengthy periodwith the motorcycle at a stand-still: overheating would result. Inextreme cases, the motorcyclecould catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. After starting, rideoff immediately.

Tampering with controlunit of electronic engine-management system

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage

the motorcycle and cause acci-dents.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in

mechanical loads that the mo-torcycle's components are notdesigned to withstand. Damagecaused in this way is not coveredby the warranty.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.

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BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTread depth and tire inflationpressureFirm seating of cases and lug-gage

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every time yourefuel)Brake pad wear (during everythird stop for refueling)

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcy-cle with the side stand extendedand a gear engaged. The enginewill switch itself off if you start itwith the transmission in neutral

and then engage a gear beforeretracting the side stand.

TransmissionYou can start the engine whenthe transmission is in neutral or ifyou pull the clutch with a gearengaged. Do not engage theclutch until after switching onthe ignition, as otherwise the en-gine cannot be started. Whenthe transmission is in neutral, thegreen neutral indicator light is onand the gear indicator in the mul-tifunction display shows N.

Starting engine

Emergency ON/OFF switch 1in operating position A.Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 81)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 82)

With OE ASC:Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 81)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 82)

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ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 82)

Press starter button 1.

At extremely low tempera-tures it may be necessary

to operate the throttle twist gripduring starting. At ambient tem-peratures below 32 °F (0 °C),actuate the clutch after switchingon the ignition.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start the

engine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

Engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refuses tostart. ( 138)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" Inthe process, the warning lightfirst lights up red and then yellowto test its function. The test isaborted if you start the enginebefore it completes.Phase 1

General warning light showsred.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

Phase 2General warning light showsyellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

On motorcycles withcruise-control system, the

SET light lights up.If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

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ABS self-diagnosisThe readiness for operation ofthe BMW Motorrad Integral ABSis checked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performed au-tomatically when you switch onthe ignition. To check the wheelsensors, the motorcycle mustdrive faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif-ic version of ABS warning

light.

Phase 2Checking wheel sensors whilestarting off.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif-ic version of ABS warning

light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.

If an ABS fault is indicated afterthe ABS self-diagnosis is com-pleted:Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that neither theABS nor the integral function isavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ASC self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad ASC is

checked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performedautomatically when you switchon the ignition. So that the ASCself-diagnosis can be completed,the engine must be running andthe motorcycle must drive at aspeed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h).Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.

ASC warning light flashesslowly.

Phase 2Checking the diagnosable sys-tem components while driving.

ASC warning light flashesslowly.

ASC self-diagnosiscompletedThe ASC warning light goesout.

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If an ASC fault is indicated afterthe ASC self-diagnosis is com-pleted:Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that the ASCfunction is not available.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Running inThe first 600 miles(1,000 km)While running in the motorcy-cle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running

in will lead to increased enginewear.Adhere to the specified enginerun-in speeds.

Do not exceed the engine run-in speeds.

Engine break-in speed

<7000 min-1

Do not accelerate at full throt-tle.Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.After 300 - 750 miles (500 -1,200 km), have the first in-spection performed.

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 300 miles

(500 km). This initial reductionin braking efficiency can becompensated for by exertinggreater pressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Brake early.

TiresNew tires have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tiresare run in. This running in proce-dure is essential if the tires are toachieve maximum grip.

New tires have notachieved their full adhesion

yet. There is a danger ofaccidents when driving atextreme angles.Avoid extreme angles.

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BrakesHow is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rear wheelchanges during braking. Theheavier you brake, the morethe front wheel is loaded. Thegreater the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transferred.To achieve the shortest possiblebraking distance, the front brakemust be applied quickly and withincreasing force. This optimal-ly utilizes the dynamic load in-crease on the front wheel. At thesame time, the clutch should al-so be actuated. With the "forcedbraking" often practiced in whichthe brake pressure is generat-ed as quickly as possible andwith great force, the dynamicload distribution cannot followthe increased deceleration and

the braking force cannot be com-pletely transferred to the roadsurface. To prevent the frontwheel from locking, the ABS sys-tem must intervene and reducethe brake pressure; the brakingdistance increases.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use on-

ly the rear brakes when descend-ing mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet brakesAfter washing the motor-cycle, after driving through

water or in the rain, braking can

be delayed due to damp brakedisks and brake pads.Brake early until the brakes aredry or braked until dry.

Salt on brakesThe full braking effect canbe delayed if the motor-

cycle is ridden on salt-coveredroads and the brakes are not ap-plied for some time.Brake early until the salt layer ofthe brake disks and brake padshas been braked off.

Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on the brakedisks and pads considerably

diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance tasks, make sure thatthe brake disks and brake padsare free of oil and grease.

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Dirt or mud on brakesWhen the motorcycle isridden on loose surfaces

or muddy roads, the brakes mayfail to take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moisture onthe disks or brake pads.Brake early until the brakes arebraked clean.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing on side stand

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

that the motorcycle will rest firm-ly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off the engine.Pull handbrake lever.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.

Use your left foot to extendside stand fully.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

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

Slowly lean motorcycle to sideuntil its weight is taken bystand and dismount to left.

If 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 morestable 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 handlebars to full left orright lock position.Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

On a grade, the motorcycleshould always face uphill;

select 1st gear.

Lock steering lock.

Remove from side standUnlock steering lock.From left, grip handlebars withboth hands.Pull handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over seatand lift motorcycle to uprightposition.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.

An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when

the motorcycle is moving andlead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the vehicle.

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Sit on motorcycle and use yourleft foot to retract side stand.

Placing on center standIf the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guarantee

that the motorcycle will rest firm-ly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on left handlebar grip.Grasp passenger seat handleor rear frame with your righthand.Using your right foot, presscenter stand toward rear untilfeet rest on ground.Place full weight of body oncenter stand while pulling mo-torcycle toward rear.

Excessive movementscould result in the center

stand retracting, and themotorcycle would topple as aresult.Do not sit on the motorcyclewhile it is resting on the centerstand.

Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock steering lock.

Pushing off center standUnlock steering lock.Place your left hand on lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip reargrab handle or rear frame.Push motorcycle forward offcenter stand.Make sure that center stand isfully retracted.

RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire and explosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

tank is overfilled, fuel can escapeand get onto the rear wheel.This results in a danger of falling.Do not fill the tank past the bot-tom edge of the filler neck.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-faces, making them cloudy

or unattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets ontoplastic parts immediately.

Fuel can attack the mate-rial of the windshield and

the side wind deflectors, makingthem cloudy or unattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets onto

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the windshield and wind deflec-tors immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Open protective cap.Open fuel tank cap with igni-tion key by turning counter-clockwise.Refuel with quality listed belowat most until lower edge of fillerneck is reached.

Recommended fuel qual-ity

98 ROZ/RON (Super Plusunleaded)

95 ROZ/RON (Super unlead-ed (fuel type can be usedwith reduced performanceand consumption))

Usable fuel quantity

6.3 gal (24 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

1.1 gal ( 4 l)Close fuel tank cap with firmpressure.Remove key and close protec-tive cap.

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Technology in detail

Technology in detail

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Engine management with BMW Mo-torrad ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Tire Pressure Control TPCOE . . . . . . . . 93

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSPartially integral brakeYour motorcycle is equipped witha partially integral brake configu-ration. Both front and rear brakesare applied simultaneously whenyou pull the handbrake lever.The footbrake lever acts only onthe rear brake.The BMW Motorrad Integral ABSadapts the braking force distribu-tion between the front and rearwheel brake to the loading of themotorcycle during braking.

Spinning of the rear wheelwith the front brake pulled

(burn out) is made consider-ably more difficult by the inte-gral function. The result may bedamage to the rear wheel brakeand the clutch.Avoid burn-outs.

How does ABS work?The maximum braking force thatcan be transferred to the roadsurface is partially dependent onthe friction coefficient of the roadsurface. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a considerablypoorer friction coefficient than adry, clean asphalt surface. Thepoorer the friction coefficient ofthe road surface is, the longerthe braking distance will be.If the maximum transferrablebraking force is exceeded whenthe driver increases the brakepressure, the wheels begin toblock and driving stability is lost,and a fall can result. Before thissituation occurs, ABS intervenesand adjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enables thewheels to continue to turn andmaintains driving stability regard-less of the road surface condi-tion.

What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Bumpy or rough roads can brieflylead to a loss of contact be-tween the tires and the roadsurface, until the transferrablebraking force is reduced to ze-ro. If braking is carried out in thissituation, ABS must reduce thebrake pressure to ensure driv-ing stability when restoring con-tact to the road. At this point intime, the BMW Motorrad IntegralABS must assume extremely lowfriction coefficients (gravel, ice,snow) so that the running wheelsturn in every imaginable case andthe driving stability is ensured.After detecting the actual con-ditions, the system adjusts theoptimum brake pressure.

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How is the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS noticeable tothe rider?If the ABS system must reducethe braking forces due to theconditions described above, thenvibrations can be felt at the hand-brake lever.If the handbrake lever is pulled,then braking pressure is built upat the rear wheel with the integralfunction. If the footbrake pedal isfirst actuated after this, the brakepressure already built up can befelt earlier than the counter-pres-sure, than when the footbrakepedal is actuated before or to-gether with the handbrake lever.

Lifting off rear wheelEven during severe braking, ahigh level of tire grip can meanthat the front wheel does notlock up until very late, if at all.Consequently, ABS does not in-tervene until very late, if at all.

Under these circumstances therear wheel can lift off the ground,and the outcome can be a high-siding situation in which the mo-torcycle can flip over.

Heavy braking can lead tothe rear wheel lifting off the

ground.When braking, bear in mind thatthe ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting off theground.

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?The BMW Motorrad Integral ABSensures driving stability on anysurface within the limits of drivingphysics. The system is not op-timized for special requirementsresulting under extreme weath-

er conditions offroad or on theracetrack.

Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheel arecompared. If implausible valuesare detected over a longer periodof time, the ABS function is de-activated for safety reasons andan ABS fault is indicated. Thecondition for a fault message isthe completed self-diagnosis.In addition to problems on theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,unusual driving conditions canalso lead to a fault message.Unusual driving conditions:Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.Rear wheel locked-up for alonger period of time by en-

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gine brake, e.g. when ridingdownhill offroad.

Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving condi-tions described above, the ABSfunction can be reactivated byswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

How important is regularmaintenance?

Any technical system is al-ways only as good as its

maintenance condition.To ensure that the BMW Motor-rad ABS is in an optimally main-tained condition, it is vital that thespecified inspection intervals becomplied with.

Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potentiallyshorter braking distances whichBMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-mits must not be used as an ex-

cuse for careless riding. ABS isprimarily a means of ensuring asafety margin in genuine emer-gencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a cor-ner, the motorcycle's weight andmomentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.

Engine managementwith BMW MotorradASC OE

How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the wheel speeds of thefront and rear wheel. From thespeed difference the slip, andwith it the stability reserves onthe rear wheel are determined.When a slip limit is exceeded, theengine torque is adapted by theengine management system.

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad ASC?The BMW Motorrad ASC is anassistance system for the driv-er and is designed for driving onpublic roads. Especially in at thelimits of driving physics, the driv-er has a considerable influenceon the control options of theASC (shifting weight in curves,loose loads). The system is notoptimized for special require-ments resulting under extremeweather conditions offroad or onthe racetrack. The BMW Motor-rad ASC can be deactivated forthese cases.

Even with ASC, physicallaws cannot be overridden.

The driver is always responsiblefor adapting his/her driving style.Do not reduce the additionalsafety provided with riskydriving.

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Special situationsAt an increasing angle, the accel-eration performance is increas-ingly limited in accordance withphysical laws. This can result indelayed acceleration when com-ing out of very tight curves.

To detect spinning or slippingaway of the rear wheel, thespeeds of the front andrear wheel are compared. Ifimplausible values are detectedover a longer period of time, theASC function is deactivated forsafety reasons and an ASC faultis indicated. The condition for afault message is the completedself-diagnosis.In the following unusual drivingstates, the BMW Motorrad ASCcan be automatically deactivated.Unusual driving conditions:Driving on the rear wheel(wheely) for a longer periodwith ASC deactivated.

Rear wheel spinning in placewith front brake pulled (burnout).Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.

The ASC is reactivated byswitching the ignition on andoff and then driving at a speedabove 10 km/h.

If the front wheel loses contactto the ground during extremeacceleration, the ASC reducesthe engine torque until the frontwheel touches the ground again.In this case, BMW Motorradrecommends turning back thethrottle twist grip somewhat toachieve a stable driving stateagain as quickly as possible.

On a slippery surface, the throttletwist grip should never be sud-denly turned back completelywithout pull the clutch at the

same time. The engine brakingtorque can cause the rear wheelto block, resulting in an unstabledriving state. This case cannotbe controlled by the BWM Mo-torrad ASC.

Tire Pressure ControlTPC OE

FunctionA sensor is located in each tire,which measures the air temper-ature and the air pressure insidethe tire and sends these valuesto the control unit.The sensors are equipped witha centrifugal controller, whichdoes not enable the transmis-sion of the measured values un-til a speed of approx. 20 mph(30 km/h) is reached. Before ini-tial reception of the tire pressure,-- is shown in the display foreach tire. The sensors continueto transmit the measured values

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for approx. 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.The control unit can manage foursensors, and as a result two setsof wheels with TPC sensors canbe driven. If a TPC control unitis installed, however the wheelshave no sensors, then an errormessage is output.

TemperaturecompensationThe tire pressures are showntemperature-compensated in themultifunction display; they re-fer to a tire air temperature of68 °F (20 °C). As the air-pres-sure testers at filling stationsshow a temperature-dependenttire pressure, they do not matchthe values indicated in the multi-function display in most cases.

Air pressure rangesThe TPC control unit distinguish-es between three air pressureranges matched to the motorcy-cle:Air pressure within the permis-sible tolerance.Air pressure at the limits of thepermissible tolerance.Air pressure outside the per-missible tolerance.

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Accessories

Accessories

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

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer is the right place to gofor genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories,other BMW-approvedproducts, and expert advice ontheir installation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for theseproducts.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.

BMW Motorrad cannot ex-amine or test each product

of outside origin to ensure that itcan be used on or in connectionwith BMW motorcycles without

constituting a safety hazard. Noris this guarantee provided whenthe official approval of a specificcountry has been granted. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for all op-erating conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, conse-quently, they are not sufficient insome circumstances.Use only parts and accessoriesapproved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planning mod-ifications, comply with all the le-gal requirements. The motorcy-cle must not infringe on nationalroad-vehicle construction anduse regulations.

Onboard socketRatings

When the battery voltage is in-sufficient, and when the max-imum loading capacity of thestandard onboard socket 1 andthe additional socket (OA) is ex-ceeded, these sockets are auto-matically switched off.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the igni-

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tion is subsequently switched off.Approx. 15 minutes after switch-ing off the ignition and/or duringstarting, the onboard socket isswitched off to take the load offthe motorcycle electrical system.

Cable routingThe cables from the onboardsocket to the auxiliary devicemust be routed in such a waythat they:Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicsCannot be trapped

Improperly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables as describedabove.

LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weightlimit and observe the loadinginformation.

Adjust setting of springpreload, damping characteristicand tire inflation pressures tosuit total weight.Adjusting spring preload forrear wheel ( 68)Checking tire pressure ( 72)Adjusting damping on rearwheel ( 69)Ensure that case volumes onleft and right are equal.Make sure that weight is uni-formly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items of luggagedownwards and inwards.

Observe maximum payload ofcase and corresponding topspeed.

Payload of case

18 lbs ( 8 kg)

Speed limit for drivingwith case

112 mph ( 180 km/h)Observe maximum payload ofTopcase and correspondingtop speed.

Payload of Topcase

With OA Topcase:

11 lbs ( 5 kg)

Payload of Topcase

With OA Large Topcase:

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Payload of Topcase

22 lbs ( 10 kg)

Speed limit for drivingwith Topcase

With OA Topcase:

112 mph ( 180 km/h)Observe maximum payload oftank rucksack.

Payload of tank rucksack

With OA Tank rucksack:

11 lbs ( 5 kg)

CaseOpening case

Turn key in case lock to OPENposition.Case is unlocked.

Press lock barrel 1.

Unlocking lever 2 pops up.Pull release lever upward.Case lid opens.

Closing case

Pull up red release lever 2completely.Close case lid and press down.Check that nothing is trappedbetween lid and case.

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Press release lever 2 down.Release lever engages.Turn key in case lock to LOCKposition.Case is locked.

Removing case

Turn key in case lock to RE-LEASE position.Handle pops out.

First pull handle 3 out, thenpull upward as far as possible.

Case is released and can beremoved.

Mounting casePull up handle as far as possi-ble.

Insert case in brackets 4.

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Press handle 3 down until itengages.Case is correctly engaged onits holders.Turn key in case lock to LOCKposition.Case is locked.Check case for firm seating.

Topcase OA

Opening Topcase

Turn key in Topcase lock toOPEN position.Topcase is unlocked.

Press lock barrel 1.

Unlocking lever 2 pops up.Pull release lever upward.Topcase lid opens.

Closing Topcase

Pull up red release lever 2completely.Close Topcase lid and pressdown. Check that nothing istrapped between lid and case.

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Press release lever 2 down.Release lever engages.Turn key in Topcase lock toLOCK position.Topcase is locked.

Removing TopcaseTurn key in Topcase lock toRELEASE position.Handle pops out.

Pull up handle 3 completely.Lift Topcase at rear and pull offluggage rack.

Mounting TopcasePull up handle as far as possi-ble.

Hook Topcase into luggagerack. Make sure that hooks 4are securely seated in corre-sponding mounts 5.

Press handle 3 down until itengages.

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Topcase is locked.Turn key in Topcase lock toLOCK position.Topcase is locked.Check Topcase for firm seat-ing.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

General brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapter de-scribes work involving the check-ing and replacement of wearparts that can be performed witha minimum of effort.If special tightening torques areto be taken into account forassembly, these are listed. Anoverview of all required tighteningtorques is contained in thechapter "Technical Data".Information on additional mainte-nance and repair work is provid-ed in the Repair Manual for yourmotorcycle on DVD/CD-ROM(RepROM), which you can ob-tain from your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Special tools and a thoroughknowledge of motorcycles arerequired to carry out some of thework described here. If you arein doubt, consult a certified work-

shop, preferably your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Onboard toolkitStandard onboard toolkit

1 Screwdriver, reversiblebladeRemoving and installing frontturn indicator glassesDisconnecting battery terminals

2 Torx wrench, T25Removing and installing bodypanelsRemoving and installing batteryretaining strap

Removing and installing brakelight, tail light and turn indicatorbulbs

3 Torx wrench, T45Adjusting handlebars

Onboard-toolkit servicesetYour BMW Motorrad retailer of-fers the onboard-toolkit serviceset for additional work.Information on conducting thiswork is provided in the RepairManual on DVD/CD-ROM, whichis also available from your BMWMotorrad retailer.

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1 Pull-out tool holderHolding of all tools with adapter

2 1/4" bits5x Torx, e.g. removing and in-stalling rear wheel2x Phillips1x Straight-blade

3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mmRemoving and installing frontaxle

4 FlashlightLED technology

5 Socket wrench3x Open-ended wrench, vari-ous wrench sizes

6 Bit adapterMount for 1/4" bits9x12 mm and 3/8" jointedadapter

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can

lead to accidents.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

After longer motorcycle im-mobilization periods, en-

gine oil can collect in the oil pan;this must be pumped into the oiltank before the reading is taken.Here, the engine oil must be atoperating temperature. Checkingthe oil level with the engine coldor after a short trip leads to mis-

interpretations and therefore toincorrect oil fill quantities.To ensure that the display of theengine oil level is correct, onlycheck the oil level after a longertrip.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle atoperating temperature on itscenter stand.Let the engine run in neutralfor one minute.Switching off ignitionRemoving driver's seat ( 74)Wipe area around oil fill loca-tion clean.

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Remove cap from oil fill loca-tion 1 by turning counterclock-wise.

Clean oil dipstick 2 with a drycloth

Place oil dipstick on oil fill lo-cation, but do not install. Makesure that dipstick is insertedinto guide 3.Remove oil dipstick and readoff oil level.

Specified level of engineoil

between MIN and MAXmarking (Place oil dipstickon oil fill location, but do notinstall)

If oil level is below MIN mark:Top up engine oil.

If oil level is above MAX mark:Have oil level corrected by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

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Install oil dipstick.Installing driver's seat ( 75)

Topping up engine oil

Top up engine oil up to speci-fied level via fill location 1.Checking engine oil level( 105)

General brake systemOperating safetyA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.

Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.In this case, have the brake sys-tem checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably by an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem performed by a specializedworkshop, preferably by an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking brake operationPull handbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.Press footbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performanceand may result in damage to thebrakes.In order to ensure the operatingreliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.


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Visually inspect left and rightbrake pads to ascertain theirthickness. Direction of view:between wheel and front sus-pension at brake caliper.

Front brake-pad wearlimit

Min 0.04 in (Min 1 mm) (On-ly friction material withoutcarrier plate)

Wear markings (grooves)must be clearly visible.

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger clearly visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake padthickness

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performanceand may result in damage to thebrakes.In order to ensure the operatingreliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.


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Perform a visual inspection ofthe brake pad thickness fromthe right.

Rear brake-pad wear limit

Min 0.04 in (Min 1 mm)(Wear limit, only friction lin-ing without carrier plate)

Brake disk must not be vis-ible through bore hole of in-ner brake pad.

If brake disk is visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialized workshop,

preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Brake fluidChecking front brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.Turn handlebars one time eachcompletely to left and right,then move into straight-aheadposition.

Read off brake fluid level atbrake-fluid reservoir 1.

In the event of brake padwear, the brake fluid level in

the brake-fluid reservoir falls.

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Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon-tal. Turn handlebars oncecompletely to left and rightbefore reading.)

If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ized workshop, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Checking rear brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.

Read off brake fluid level atbrake-fluid reservoir 1.

In the event of brake padwear, the brake fluid level in

the brake-fluid reservoir falls.

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Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon-tal)

If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

ClutchChecking clutch operationPull the clutch lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

If no clear pressure point can befelt:Have the clutch checked by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

TiresMeasuring tire treaddepth

The handling of your mo-torcycle can already change

for the worse before the legallyprescribed minimum tread depthis reached.Have tires replaced even be-fore the minimum tread depthis reached.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Measure tire tread depth inmain tread grooves with wearindicating marks.

Tires have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. If the tire treadhas worn down to the level ofthe marks, the tire is completelyworn. The locations of the marksare indicated on the edge of thetire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.

If the tire tread depth no longercomplies with the legally requiredminimum tread depth:Replace tires concerned.

RimsVisual inspectionMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

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Visually inspect rims for de-fects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced bya specialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

WheelsRecommended tiresFor every size of tire, BMW Mo-torrad has tested certain makesand approved those it has foundto be roadworthy. If you usewheels and tires that have notbeen approved, BMW Motorradcannot assess their suitability orprovide any guarantee as to theirroad safety.Use only wheels and tires thatBMW Motorrad has approved foryour type of motorcycle.Extensive information is availableat your authorized BMW Motor-

rad retailer or on the Internet atwww.bmw-motorrad.com.

TPC sticker OE

The TPC sensors can bedamaged by improper tire

mounting.Inform the BMW Motorrad retail-er or the specialized workshopthat the wheel is equipped with aTPC sensor.

On motorcycles equipped withTPC, a corresponding sticker islocated on the wheel rim at theposition of the TPC sensor. Dur-ing a tire change it must be en-

sured that the TPC sensor is notdamaged. Inform the BMW Mo-torrad retailer or the specializedworkshop of the TPC sensor.

Removing front wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.

Remove screws 1 on left andright.Pull out the front wheel mud-guard towards the front.

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Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disk on reassem-bly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove securing screws 2 ofleft and right brake calipers.

Push brake pads in brakecaliper 3 apart slightly byrocking back and forth A inrelation to brake disks 4.Mask off area of wheel rim thatcould be scratched in processof removing brake calipers.Carefully pull brake calipersback and out until clear ofbrake disks.When pulling off left brakecaliper, make sure that ABSsensor cable is not damaged.When pulling off right brakecaliper, make sure that sensor

cable of brake-pad wear detec-tor is not changed.Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Mounting front wheel stand( 119)

Remove right-hand axle clamp-ing screw 5.

The left axle clampingscrew fixes the threaded

bush in place in the frontsuspension. A poorly alignedthreaded bush results in incorrect

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spacing between the ABS sensorring and the ABS sensor, andtherefor to ABS malfunctions ordestruction of the ABS sensor.To ensure the proper alignmentof the threaded bush, do notloosen or remove the left axleclamping screw.

Remove quick-release axle 6while supporting wheel.Place the front wheel in thefront wheel guide on theground.

The ABS sensor can bedamaged when rolling out

the front wheel.Watch the ABS sensor whenrolling out the front wheel.

Roll front wheel forward to re-move.

Installing front wheelABS malfunctions due toincorrect speed signals.

There are differently segment-

ed sensor wheels which may notbe interchanged. Only install thecorrect sensor wheel for the cor-responding construction status.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.Observe the direction of rota-tion arrows on the tires or on therim.

During the following work,parts of the front brake, in

particular of the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS, can be damaged.Take care not to damage thebrake system, in particular the

ABS sensor with cable and theABS sensor ring.

The ABS sensor can bedamaged when rolling out

the front wheel.Watch the ABS sensor whenrolling out the front wheel.

Roll front wheel into frontwheel guide.

Lift front wheel and installquick-release axle 6 withtorque.

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Quick-release axle inthreaded bush

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)Tighten the right-hand axleclamping screw 5 with the ap-propriate torque.

Clamping screw onquick-release axle in

wheel carrier

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)Remove front wheel stand.

Install securing screws 2 on leftand right with specified torque.

Front brake caliper onwheel carrier

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

The cable of the ABS sen-sor could chafe through if

it comes into contact with thebrake disk.Make sure that ABS sensor cableis routed correctly.

Insert ABS sensor cable inthree retaining clips 3.

Route ABS sensor cable be-tween brake caliper and frontsuspension as shown in illus-tration.Remove adhesive tape fromwheel rim.

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Install front mudguard andscrews 1 on right and left.Press the handbrake lever firm-ly a number of times until theresistance point is noticeable.

Removing rear wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.

Remove bolt 1 of muffler cov-er 2.Pull cover towards rear.

Remove clamp 3 on muffler.Do not remove sealing greasefrom clamp.

Remove screw 4 for brack-et of muffler from passengerfootrest.Turn muffler downward.Shift into first gear.

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Remove mounting bolts 5 ofrear wheel, holding wheel asyou do so.Lower rear wheel to ground.Roll rear wheel out toward rear.

Installing rear wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Roll rear wheel onto rear wheelsupport.Place rear wheel on rear wheelsupport.

Mount wheel bolts 5 and tight-en diagonally with specifiedtorque.

Rear wheel on wheelflange

Tightening sequence: Tight-en diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)Turn muffler to its initial posi-tion.

Install screw 4 for mufflerbracket in rear footrest, but donot tighten it at this point.

Align clamp 3 on muffler withmarking A (arrow) on lambdaprobe B.

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Tighten clamp 3 on muffler toappropriate torque.

Muffler on manifold

26 lb/ft (35 Nm)

If the gap between the rearwheel and the muffler is too

small, the rear wheel can over-heat.The gap between the rear wheeland the muffler must be at least15 mm.

Install screw 4 for bracket ofmuffler on passenger footrestwith appropriate torque.

Muffler on passengerfootrest

16 lb/ft (22 Nm)

Push muffler cover 2 withguide A into brackets B.

Install bolt 1 of muffler cover.

Front wheel standUseA front-wheel stand for simple,safe changing of the front wheelis available from BMW Motor-rad. The front wheel stand withthe BMW special tool number36 3 971 can be obtained fromyour authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer. You also need theadapters with the BMW specialtool number 36 3 973.

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The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

for holding motorcycles without acenter or other auxiliary stands. Amotorcycle standing on the frontwheel stand and the rear wheelalone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on the cen-ter stand or an auxiliary standbefore lifting it with the BMWMotorrad front wheel stand.

Mounting front wheelstandMake sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.

Loosen adjusting screws 1.Push two mounting pins 2 farenough apart that front sus-pension fits between them.Use locating pins 3 to set frontwheel stand to desired height.Center front wheel stand rela-tive to front wheel and push itagainst front axle.

Push two mounting pins 2through triangles of brakecaliper support toward insideso that front wheel can still berolled through.

With BMW ABS the ABSsensor ring can be dam-

aged.Only push the mounting pin sofar inward that it does not touchthe sensor ring of the BMWABS.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

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If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far at the front the

center stand will lift clear of theground and the motorcycle couldtopple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the center standremains on the ground.

Apply uniform pressure to pushfront wheel stand down andraise motorcycle.

LampsGeneral instructionsThe failure of a bulb is signaledin the display by the lamp de-fect symbol. The same bulbs areused for the brake light and thetail light. The luminosity is con-trolled accordingly.



The bulb is pressurized andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear eye and hand protectionwhen replacing bulbs.

An overview of the bulbtypes installed in your mo-

torcycle is provided in the chap-ter "Technical Data".

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fin-

gers. For installation, use a clean,dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par-ticular oil and grease, interferewith heat radiation from the bulb.Overheating and therefore shortservice life of the bulbs are theconsequence.

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam bulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Make sure that the motorcycle issteady on its stand.

With OE Xenon light:

Xenon light operates withhigh voltage. There is a

danger to life and limb if work isnot carried out properly.

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Have all work on the xenon lightsystem including bulb replace-ments carried out by a specialistworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Temporarily drive with highbeams switched on.To avoid dazzling oncomingtraffic, set the headlight rangeadjustment to maximum pay-load.Have lamp replaced by a spe-cialized workshop as quickly aspossible, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.

Remove cover 1 (low beam) orcovers 2 (high beam).Remove covers of high-beambulbs by turning counterclock-wise.

To remove cover of high-beambulbs, press locking lever 3

downward, fold cover towardrear and remove.

Disconnect connector 4.

Remove spring strap 5 fromdetents and fold up.

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The alignment of the springstrap may differ from the

illustration depending on thebulb.

Remove bulb 6.Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for low-beam head-light

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for low-beam head-light

With OE Xenon light:

D2R / 35 WUse a clean, dry cloth to holdnew bulb.

Install bulb 6.

Close and lock spring strap 5.

Close connector 4.

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Install cover 1 (low beam) orcovers 2 (high beam).

Replacing parking-lightbulbs




Right side lamp: disconnectconnector 1.

Left side lamp: disconnectconnector 2.

Remove bulb socket by turninglever A counterclockwise.

Remove bulb 3 from bulb hold-er.Replace defective bulb.

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Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 WUse a clean, dry cloth to holdnew bulb.

Insert bulb 3 into bulb socket.Install bulb socket by turningclockwise.

Left side lamp: connect con-nector 2.

Right side lamp: connect con-nector 1.

Replacing brake light,tail light and rear turnindicator bulbs




Remove screws 1.

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Pull lamp housing toward rearout of brackets.

Remove bulb socket 2 (turn in-dicator bulb) or 3 (brake light/turn indicator bulb) from lamphousing by turning counter-clockwise.

Press bulb 4 into fitting 5 andremove it by turning it counter-clockwise.Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for taillight/brakelight

P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

P21W / 12 V / 21 WUse a clean, dry cloth to holdnew bulb.

Press the bulb 4 into the fit-ting 5 and install it by turning itclockwise.

Install bulb socket 2 (turn indi-cator bulb) or 3 (brake light/tail

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light bulb) in lamp housing byturning clockwise.

Insert lamp housing with retain-ing pins 7 in brackets 6. Makesure cables are not pinched.

Install screws 1.

Replacing front turnindicator bulbs




Remove screw 1.Pull out lamp housing towardfront

Disconnect connector 2.

Turn bulb holder 3 counter-clockwise to remove it frombulb housing.

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Press bulb 4 into bulb sock-et 3 and remove it by turning itcounterclockwise.Replace defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

H21W / 12 V / 21 WUse a clean, dry cloth to holdnew bulb.

Press bulb 4 into fitting 3 andinstall it by turning it clockwise.

Install bulb socket 3 in lamphousing by turning clockwise.

Close connector 2.

Insert lamp housing into trim.Install screw 1

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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 themotorcycle electronics.Do not use the onboard socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

the jump leads are accidental-ly brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted with

fully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the motorcycleelectronics.The battery of the donor vehiclemust have a voltage of 12 V.

When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the onboard electrical sys-tem.Removing battery compartmentcover ( 130)Run engine of donor vehicleduring jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof red jump lead to positive ter-minal of discharged battery andother end to positive terminalof donor battery.Then connect one end of blackjumper lead to negative termi-nal of donor battery, and other

end to negative terminal of dis-charged battery.Start the engine of the vehi-cle with the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the enginedoes not start, wait a few min-utes before repeating the at-tempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing jump leads.Disconnect jump lead fromnegative terminals first, thendisconnect second lead frompositive terminals.Installing battery compartmentcover ( 131)

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BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be consid-ered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to maxi-mize battery life:Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for charg-ing the battery on the followingpagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

If the battery is not discon-nected, the onboard elec-

tronics (clock etc.) will drain thebattery. This can cause the bat-tery to run flat. If this happens,

warranty claims will not be ac-cepted.During periods when the motor-cycle is not being used, of morethan four weeks, disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle orconnect a trickle charger to thebattery.

BMW Motorrad has devel-oped a trickle-charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods when themotorcycle is not being usedwithout having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'sonboard systems. Additional in-formation is available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Charging connectedbattery

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage themotorcycle electronics.To charge the battery via thebattery terminals, disconnect thebattery first.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and indicator lights fail tolight up, the battery is complete-ly flat. Attempting to charge acompletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

Charging the battery viathe onboard socket is only

possible with suitable chargers.Unsuitable chargers can result in

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damage to the motorcycle elec-tronics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If indoubt, charge the disconnectedbattery directly at the terminals.

Charge disconnected batteryvia onboard socket.

The motorcycle's onboardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. Theonboard socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.

If you are unable tocharge the battery via

the onboard socket, you maybe using a charger that isnot compatible with yourmotorcycle's electronics. In thiscase, please charge the battery

directly at the terminals of thedisconnected battery.

Charging disconnectedbatteryCharge battery using a suitablecharger.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

In the case of longer peri-ods when the motorcycle is

not being used, the battery mustbe recharged regularly. See theinstructions for caring for yourbattery. Always fully rechargethe battery before returning it touse.

Removing batterycompartment cover




Remove screws 1.Take out the battery compart-ment lid toward rear and up-ward.

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Installing batterycompartment cover

Insert battery compartmentcover in mountings 2

Install screws 1.

Removing batteryRemoving battery compartmentcover ( 130)

An incorrect disconnectionsequence increase the risk

of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.

Remove negative cable 3 first.Remove protective cap 2 frompositive terminal.Then remove positive cable 1.Unscrew screws 4 and pull re-taining bracket toward rear.

Lift battery up and out, usingtilting movements if it is difficultto move.

Installing batterySwitch off ignition.Place battery in battery com-partment with positive terminalon left in driving direction.

Push retaining strap over bat-tery and install screws 4.

An incorrect installation se-quence increases the risk

of short-circuiting.Always observe the proper se-quence.

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Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.

First install positive battery ca-ble 1.Mount protective cap 2 onpositive terminal.Then install negative batterycable 3.Switch on ignition.

If the motorcycle was dis-connected from the bat-

tery for a longer time, the currentdate must be entered in the in-strument cluster to ensure theproper operation of the servicedisplay.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for setting ofthe date.

Fully open throttle once ortwice.The engine management sys-tem records the throttle-valveposition.

Installing battery compartmentcover ( 131)Setting clock ( 49)

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 134

Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 136

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning and careproducts available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.BMW Care Products have beenmaterials tested, laboratory test-ed, and field tested and provideoptimum care and protection forthe materials used in your motor-cycle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage motorcyclecomponents.For cleaning, do not use any sol-vents such as nitro-thinners, coldcleaning agents, fuel or similar,and do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol.

Washing yourmotorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW Insect Re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt frompainted parts before washing themotorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to brightsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.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 washing the motor-cycle, after driving through

water or in the rain, braking canbe delayed due to damp brakedisks and brake pads.

Brake early until the brakes aredry or braked until dry.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Only use cold water to removeroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle partsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:Windshields and wind deflec-torsHeadlight lens made of plasticCovering glass of the instru-ment cluster

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Black, unpainted parts

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.'Fly sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches.

Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering

the affected areas with a wetcloth.

WindshieldClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the windshield ma-

terial; the windshield becomescloudy or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

ChromeEspecially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chrome partswith plenty of water and BMWauto shampoo. Use chrome pol-ish for additional treatment.

RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

When cleaning the radiator, en-sure that the fins are not bent.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber protectioncoating agent.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

Do not use silicon sprays or oth-er care products that containsilicon.

Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, e.g. tree resin orpollen.However, remove particularly ag-gressive materials immediately;otherwise changes in the paint ordiscoloration can occur. Theseinclude spilled fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid as well as bird drop-pings. BMW Car Polish or BMWPaint Cleaner are recommendedfor this.Contamination of the paint finishis particularly easy to see afterthe motorcycle has been washed.Remove this type of soiling with

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cleaning naphtha or spirit on aclean cloth or cotton ball. BMWMotorrad recommends remov-ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-mover. Then add a protectivewax coating to the paint at theselocations.

Protective wax coatingTo preserve the finish of yourmotorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-ommends using BMW Car Waxor agents that contain carnaubaor synthetic waxes.A sure sign that the paint mustbe protected, is the fact that wa-ter no longer pearls up on it.

Storing motorcycleClean motorcycle.Remove battery.Spray brake and clutch lever,and main and side stand pivotswith a suitable lubricant.

Coat bare metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Park motorcycle in a dry roomso that both wheels are un-loaded.

Before putting the motor-cycle into storage, have

the engine oil and the oil filterelement changed by a special-ist workshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.Combine work for storing/return-ing to use with maintenance ser-vice or an inspection.

Returning motorcycleto useRemove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: Observechecklist.

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15010137

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to start

Possible cause Remedy

Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position.

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 80).

Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 80).

Clutch disengaged with ignition switched off. Switch on ignition first, then disengage clutch.

No fuel in tank. Refueling ( 86)

Battery not adequately charged. Charging connected battery ( 129)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Front brake caliper on wheelcarrier

M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Clamping screw on quick-re-lease axle in wheel carrier

M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Quick-release axle in threadedbush

M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Rear wheel Value Valid

Muffler on passenger footrest

M8 x 30 16 lb/ft (22 Nm)

Muffler on manifold

M8 x 60 - 10.9 26 lb/ft (35 Nm)

Rear wheel on wheel flange

M10 x 1.25 x 40 Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

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Mounting of handlebar adjust-ment on lower handlebar bridge

M8 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)

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Engine

Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke en-gine angled 55° toward front. DOHC control withtoothed chain drive, 4 valves actuated by trailingvalve levers, liquid cooling for cylinders and cylin-der head. Integrated water pump, electronic fuelinjection, integrated six-speed cassette transmis-sion and dry-sump lubrication.

Displacement 1157 cc (1157 cm3)

Cylinder bore 3.1 in (79 mm)

Piston stroke 2.3 in (59 mm)

Compression ratio 13:1

Rated output 152 hp (112 kW), at engine speed: 9500 min-1

With OE 79 kW power reduction: 107 hp (79 kW), at engine speed: 8500 min-1

Torque 96 lb/ft (130 Nm), at engine speed: 7750 min-1

With OE 79 kW power reduction: 82 lb/ft (111 Nm), at engine speed: 5000 min-1

Maximum engine speed Max 10000 min-1

Idle speed 1050±50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel quality 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type can beused with reduced performance and consumption)

Usable fuel quantity 6.3 gal (24 l)

Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal ( 4 l)

Engine oil

Total engine oil capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter change0.5 quarts (0.5 l), Difference between Min andMax

Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG; JA-SO MA)

Oil grades Mineral engine oils of the API classification SF toSH. BMW Motorrad does not recommend usingoil additives, as these can worsen clutch opera-tion. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engineoils suitable for your motorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 10 W-40 -4 °F ( -20 °C), Operation at low temperatures

SAE 15 W-40 14 °F ( -10 °C)

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Clutch

Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch

Transmission

Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed cassette transmission inte-grated in engine housing

Transmission gear ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear ratio2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angle drive

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy castswinging arm with two joints and torque support

Gear ratio of final drive 2.82

Running gear

Type of front suspension Double leading link

Spring travel, front 4.9 in (125 mm), On wheel

Type of rear suspension Lever-system-coupled central spring strut withcoil pressure spring and single-tube gas-filledshock absorber. Spring preload with stepless hy-draulic adjustment; rebound-stage damping withstepless adjustment

With OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment(ESA):

Lever-system-coupled central spring strut withcoil pressure spring and single-tube gas-filledshock absorber. 3x spring base, tensile and com-pression stage each 3x adjustable

Spring travel, rear 5.3 in (135 mm), On wheel

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Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliperand fixed brake disk

Brake-pad material, rear Organic

Wheels and tires

Tire combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 09.05.2007)

Front: Bridgestone, BT 020 F UU Radial, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Rear: Bridgestone, BT 020 R UU Radial, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front, Metzeler, Roadtec Z6 C, 120/70 ZR17 M/C(58W)Rear: Metzeler, Roadtec Z6 K, 180/55 ZR17 M/C(73W)

Front wheel

Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front tire designation 120/70 ZR 17

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR 17

Tire inflation pressure

Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/orload, with cold tire

Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tire42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/orload, with cold tire

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Electrical system

Electrical rating of onboard socket 8 A, an onboard socket

With OE (Additional) onboard socket: 8 A, all onboard sockets together

Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronicfuse trips and de-energizes a circuit, the circuit isactive as soon as the ignition is switched on afterthe fault has been rectified.

Battery

Battery manufacturer and designation GEL 19

Battery design Gel battery

Battery voltage 12 V

Battery capacity 19 Ah

Technical data

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm)

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Bulbs

Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

With OE Xenon light: D2R / 35 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for taillight/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H21W / 12 V / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Frame

Frame design Cast light allow - welded design with screwed-ontubular steel rear frame

Location of type plate On rear cross frame tube

Location of vehicle identification number Front right side frame section

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Dimensions

Motorcycle length 91.3 in (2318 mm)

Motorcycle width 38.7 in (982 mm), Across mirrors

Motorcycle height 56.6 in (1438 mm), At DIN unladen weight

Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), Without driver

With OE Low driver's seat: 31.5 in (800 mm), Without driver

Weights

Unladen weight 635 lbs (288 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready forroad, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE

Permissible gross weight 1146 lbs (520 kg)

Maximum payload Max 525 lbs (Max 238 kg)

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Riding specifications

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

BMW Motorrad Service Quality . . . . 152

BMW Motorrad Service Card - On-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 152

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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BMW Motorrad ServiceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

If this maintenance and re-pair work is performed inex-

pertly, there is a danger of dam-age and associated safety risks.BMW Motorrad recommendshaving corresponding work onyour motorcycle carried out by aspecialized workshop, preferablyby an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

You can obtain information onthe contents of the BMW Ser-vices from your BMW Motorradretailer.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer is supplied with all thelatest technical information andtherefore possesses the neces-

sary technical know-how. BMWMotorrad recommends that yourefer any questions about yourmotorcycle to your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

BMW Motorrad ServiceQualityBMW Motorrad means not onlyquality workmanship and highreliability, but also an outstandingquality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youadhere to the regular mainte-nance schedule for your motor-cycle, preferably having the workdone by your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer. For generoustreatment of claims submittedafter the warranty period has ex-pired, evidence of regular mainte-nance is essential.Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticed

until it is too late to correct themat moderate cost. The workshoppersonnel at BMW Motorrad re-tailers have thorough knowledgeof your motorcycle and can takeaction before minor problems canturn into major trouble. By havingthe necessary repairs done prop-erly and in good time, you savetime and money in the long run.

BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spotbreakdown assistanceWith all new BMW motorcy-cles, the BMW Motorrad ServiceCard protects you in the eventof a breakdown with an exten-sive range of services such asbreakdown assistance, motorcy-cle transportation etc. (differingregulations are possible in indi-vidual countries). In the case ofa breakdown, contact the MobileService of BMW Motorrad. Hereyou will find our specialists ready

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to help with both advice and ac-tion.Important country-specific con-tact addresses and the relevantafter-sales service organizationphone numbers as well as infor-mation on Mobile Service andthe retail network can be foundin the "Service Kontakt/ServiceContact" brochures.

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetworkWith its worldwide service net-work, BMW Motorrad can attendto you and your motorcycle inover 100 countries around theglobe. In Germany alone, thereare approximately 200 authorizedBMW Motorrad retailers ready toassist you.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure"Service Contact Europe" or

"Service Contact Africa, Ameri-ca, Asia, Australia, Oceania".

Maintenance workBMW Pre-Delivery CheckThe BMW pre-delivery check iscarried out by your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer before itturns over the motorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between300 miles (500 km) and 750miles (1,200 km).

BMW ServiceBMW Service is carried out oncea year. The scope of the ser-vices performed may be depen-dent on the vehicle owner andthe mileage driven. Your BMWMotorrad retailer confirms thatthe service has been performed

and enters the date for the nextservice.For drivers who drive long dis-tances annually, it may be neces-sary to come in for service beforethe entered date. In this case acorresponding maximum odome-ter reading will also be entered inthe confirmation of service. If thisodometer reading is reached be-fore the next service date, servicemust be performed sooner.The service display in the multi-function display reminds you ofthe next service date approx. onemonth or 600 miles (1,000 km)before the entered values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces-sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out.

Work carried out Odometerreading

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSSelf-diagnosis, 82Warning indicators, 32

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 95

Anti-theft alarm, 18Warning indicators, 42

ASCSelf-diagnosis, 82Switching off, 62Switching on, 62Warning indicators, 35

BBatteryBattery charging-currentwarning indicator, 28Battery compartment, 11Charging connectedbattery, 129Charging disconnectedbattery, 130Installing, 131Technical data, 147

Brake fluidCheck, 109Checking front level, 13Checking rear level, 15

Brake padsCheck, 107Running in, 83

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever, 67Technical data, 145

CCare, 133CaseClosing, 98Mounting, 99Opening, 98Removing, 99

Checklist, 79ClockAdjusting, 18, 49

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 67Technical data, 143

Commissioning, 136Confirmation of maintenancework, 154

CoolantTemperature display, 22

Cruise control, 16Indicator light, 25Operation, 63

Currentness of this manual, 7

DDampingAdjusting on rear wheel, 69

DimensionsTechnical data, 149

Driver's seatAdjusting, 15Heating, 17

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EElectrical systemTechnical data, 147

Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17,59

EngineEngine-electronics warningindicator, 27Starting, 80Technical data, 141

Engine oilCheck, 105Engine oil-level warningindicator, 32Engine oil-pressure warningindicator, 28Fill location, 15Oil dipstick, 15Technical data, 142Topping up, 105

Equipment, 7ESA, 16, 70Adjusting damping, 71Adjusting spring preload, 71Calling up settings, 71

EWS, 48Warning indicator, 27

FFrameTechnical data, 148

Front wheel standMounting, 118

FuelQuantity indicator, 22Refueling, 86Reserve-quantity warningindicator, 27Technical data, 142

Fuses, 147

GGear indicator, 22

HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left, 16General view, right, 17

HandlebarsAdjusting, 68

Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17Switching off, 58Switching on, 57

HeadlightAdjusting for RHD/LHDtraffic, 72Headlight range, 73High-beam headlight, 19Low-beam headlight, 19Side lights, 19

Headlight range, 13Heated hand grips, 17, 59Helmet holder, 15, 76High-beam headlight, 16Horn, 16

IIgnitionSwitching off, 47Switching on, 47

Immobilizer, 48Warning indicator, 27

Indicator lights, 18

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Instrument clusterLighting sensor, 18Overview, 18

JJump-starting, 128

KKeys, 47

LLampsBulb-defect warningindicator, 29, 30General instructions, 120Replacing brake light bulb, 124Replacing front turn indicatorbulbs, 126Replacing high-beam bulb, 120Replacing low-beam bulb, 120Replacing parking-lightbulbs, 123Replacing rear turn-indicatorbulbs, 124Replacing tail light bulb, 124Technical data, 148

LightsHeadlight flasher, 56High-beam headlight, 56Low-beam headlight, 56Parking light, 56Parking lights, 55

LuggageCorrect loading, 97

MMaintenanceGeneral instructions, 104

MirrorsAdjusting, 68

MotorcycleCleaning, 133General view of left side, 11General view of right side, 13Returning to use, 136Storing, 136Switching off, 85

Multifunction display, 18Adjusting dimming, 51Overview, 22

OOdometer and tripmetersResetting, 50Selecting readings, 49

Onboard computer, 17Ambient temperature, 52Average consumption, 53Average speed, 53Oil level indicator, 54Range, 52Resetting averageconsumption, 53Resetting average speed, 53Selecting readings, 51Warning indicators, 30

Onboard socket, 11, 96Onboard toolkit, 15Service set, 104Standard set, 104

Overview of warningindicators, 26, 31, 34, 36, 39,43

PPre-ride check, 81

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RRear shock absorber systemAdjusting, 11

Rear suspension preloadAdjusting, 11

Rear-wheel driveTechnical data, 144

Refueling, 86Fill location, 13

ReserveWarning indicator, 27

Residual range, 50Rider's Manual (US Model), 15Running gearTechnical data, 144

Running in, 83

SSafety instructions, 77Seat, 15Adjusting seat height, 62

Seat heating, 60Seat lock, 11

SeatsInstalling driver's seat, 75Installing passenger seat, 75Removing driver's seat, 74Removing passenger seat, 73

Service, 152Shown in display, 22

Service Card, 152Side standFor starting, 80

Spark plugs, 147Speedometer, 18Spring preloadAdjusting on rear wheel, 68

Starter, 17Starting, 80Steering lockLocking, 48

Storage compartment, 13, 66Storing, 136Switching off, 85

TTachometer, 18

Technical dataBattery, 147Brakes, 145Bulbs, 148Clutch, 143Dimensions, 149Electrical system, 147Engine, 141Engine oil, 142Frame, 148Fuel, 142Rear-wheel drive, 144Running gear, 144Spark plugs, 147Standards, 7Transmission, 143Weights, 149Wheels and tires, 145

Tire Pressure Control TPCOperation, 54Status indicators, 54Sticker on wheel rim, 112Warning indicators, 37

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TiresApproved, 112Checking air pressure, 72Checking tread depth, 111Running in, 83Technical data, 145

TopcaseClosing, 100Mounting, 101Opening, 100Removing, 101

Torques, 137TransmissionFor starting, 80Technical data, 143

Troubleshooting chart, 138Turn indicatorsLeft, 16Right, 17Switching off, 17, 57Switching on left, 56Switching on right, 57

VVehicle Identification Number, 13

WWarning indicators, 25ABS, 32ASC, 35Display, 25DWA, 42Onboard computer, 30TPC, 37

Warning lamps, 18WeightsTechnical data, 149

WheelsInstalling front wheel, 114Installing rear wheel, 117Removing front wheel, 112Removing rear wheel, 116Technical data, 145

Windshield, 11Adjusting, 16, 63

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Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.

If NHTSA receives simi-lar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-not become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LCC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifi-cation as purchased, the acces-sories fitted or the national-mar-ket specification. No claims willbe entertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2007 BMW MotorradNot 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.

FuelRecommended fuel quality 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unlead-

ed95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded(fuel type can be used with re-duced performance and con-sumption)

Usable fuel quantity 6.3 gal (24 l)

Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal ( 4 l)

Tire inflation pressureTire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider,

with cold tire36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with pas-senger and/or load, with cold tire

Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider,with cold tire42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas-senger and/or load, with cold tire

BMW recommends

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