Rider's Manual

R 1200 GS Adventure

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data Dealership details

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Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr

Colour code Phone number

Date of first registration

Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid-
BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your
community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and safe
Familiarise yourself with your new
motorcycle so that you can ride it BMW Motorrad.
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19 Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20 BMW Motorrad Integral
you want to find a particular topic Meanings of the status in- ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
or item of information. dicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Automatic Stability Control
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Warning and telltale ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Abbreviations and Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 22 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
General view, right side . . . . . 13 Ignition switch and steering Electronic Suspension Ad-
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 16 Electronic immobiliser Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 17 EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 62
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 66
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 46 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Emergency off switch (kill Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 74 Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 139
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Securing motorcycle for Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 111 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 141
6 Engineering details . . . . . 79 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Brake system with BMW Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 80 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Electronic engine manage- 9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
ment with BMW Motorrad Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Riding specifications . . . . . . 145
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 128 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Tyre pressure monitoring Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad Service . . . 148
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 BMW Motorrad Mobility
Electronic Suspension Ad- Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Protective wax coating . . . . 130 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 148
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 130 Confirmation of mainten-
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 88 Restoring motorcycle to ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Confirmation of service . . . . 155
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 10 Technical data . . . . . . 131 12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 132
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 133
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 96 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
General instructions

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

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

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 Overview Specific instructions on OE Optional extra
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual
how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as-
just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with
6 will provide you with an initial
ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex-
overview of your motorcycle. All
Indicates the end of an tras originally ordered.
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in item of information.
OA Optional accessory
Chapter 11. This record of the You can obtain optional
Instruction.
General instructions

maintenance work you have had accessories through your

performed on your motorcycle is authorised BMW Motor-
Result of an activity.
a precondition for generous treat- rad dealer; optional ac-
ment of goodwill claims. Reference to a page with cessories have to be
When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- retrofitted to the motor-
your BMW, please remember tion. cycle.
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the mo- Indicates the end of a EWS Electronic immobiliser.
torcycle. passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-
z Abbreviations and stahlwarnanlage)
of equipment.
symbols
Tightening torque. ABS Anti-lock brake system
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas- ASC Automatic Stability Con-
ons of your safety and the safety Item of technical data. trol.
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.
ESA Electronic Suspension find these features described in the basis of the data, illustrations
Adjustment separate manuals. or descriptions in this manual. 1
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment. Technical data 7

All dimensions, weights and

RDC Tyre pressure monitoring
power ratings stated in the
(ReifenDruck-Control)
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the

General instructions
Equipment tolerance requirements of the
When you ordered your BMW Deutsches Institut für Normung
motorcycle, you chose various e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
items of custom equipment. countries may differ.
This Rider's Manual describes
optional extras (OE) offered by Currency
BMW and selected optional ac- The high safety and quality
cessories (OA). This explains why standards of BMW motorcycles
the manual may also contain de- are maintained by constant
scriptions of equipment which z
development work on designs,
you have not ordered. Please equipment and accessories.
note, too, that your motorcycle Because of this, your motorcycle
might not be exactly as illus- may differ from the information
trated in this manual on account supplied in the Rider's Manual.
of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
If your BMW was supplied with rule out errors and omissions.
equipment not described in We hope you will appreciate that
this Rider's Manual, you will no claims can be entertained on
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General instructions
General views

General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General views
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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2

General views
General view, left side
1 Adjuster, spring preload, 2
front ( 55) 11
2 Adjustment of windscreen
( 54)
3 Adjuster for headlight
beam throw (underneath

General views
the instrument panel)
( 61)
4 Clutch-fluid reservoir
( 103)
5 Type plate (on frame, be-
hind side cover)
6 Seat lock ( 62) z
7 Power socket ( 88)
8 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension
( 57)
9 Engine oil level indicator
( 97)
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12
2

General views
General view, right side
1 Adjuster for spring preload, 2
rear ( 55) 13
2 Fuel filler neck ( 74)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 101)
4 Vehicle Identification Num-

General views
ber (VIN) (on steering-head
bearing)
5 Air filter (behind right side
panel) ( 120)
6 Engine-oil filler neck
( 98)
7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear z
( 102)
 Multifunction switch,
2 left
14 1 Selecting readings ( 43).
with on-board com-
puter OE
Reset the average values
( 44).
General views

2 with auxiliary head-

lights OE
Operation of the auxiliary
headlights ( 46)
3 with BMW Motorrad In-
tegral ABS II OE
z Operating the ABS
( 49)
with Automatic Stability
Control OE
Operating ASC ( 50)
4 with Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE
Operating ESA ( 58)
5 Horn
6 Flashing turn indicators,
left ( 46) 2
Hazard warning flashers
( 46) 15
7 Headlight flasher and high-
beam headlight ( 45)

General views
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 Handlebar fitting, right
2 1 Emergency off switch (kill
16 switch) ( 47)
2 Starter button ( 68)
3 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Grip heating control
General views

( 48)
4 Flashing turn indicators,
right ( 46)
Hazard warning flashers
( 46)
5 Cancel button, flashing
z turn indicators ( 46)
Pushbutton, cancel hazard
warning flashers ( 46)
Underneath the seat
1 User Guide 2
2 Battery ( 123) 17
3 Toolkit
Payload table (in tool tray)
Tyre pressures table (in
tool tray)

General views
4 Helmet holder ( 64)

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 Instrument panel
2 1 Speedometer
18 2 Rev. counter
3 Warning and telltale lights
( 21)
4 Multifunction display
( 20)
General views

5 Ambient-light brightness
sensor (for adapting the
brightness of the instru-
ment lighting)
with anti-theft alarm
(DWA) OE
z Anti-theft alarm telltale light
(see the instructions for
use for the anti-theft alarm)
6 Control for the odometer
( 43)
Operation of the clock
( 42)
Status indicators

Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3
19
Meanings of the status indicat-
ors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Status indicators
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 z
 Multifunction display
3 1 The horizontal bars indic-
20 ate the quantity of fuel left
in the tank.
2 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral.
3 Panel for warnings ( 25)
Status indicators

4 with Automatic Stability

Control OE
ASC warnings and status
indicators ( 34)
5 Warnings ( 25)
6 The horizontal bars indic-
ate the level of the engine
temperature.
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puter OE
On-board computer read-
ings ( 21)
8 with Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE
ESA setting ( 58)
9 Odometer and tripmeters
( 43)
10 Clock ( 42) Meanings of the status Warning and telltale
with on-board com- indicators lights 3
puter OE
with on-board computer OE 21
Values area of the on-
board computer ( 43) CLOCK: Time

TEMP: Ambient temperature

( 23)

Status indicators
Ø SPEED: Average speed since
the last reset

Ø FUEL: Average fuel con- 1 Telltale light for left turn

sumption since the last reset indicators
2 High-beam headlight tell-
RANGE: Range with fuel re- tale light
maining in the fuel tank ( 22)
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3 General warning light, in
combination with warnings
OIL: Oil level ( 24)
in the display ( 25)
with tyre pressure monitoring 4 Telltale light for neutral
(RDC) OE 5 with BMW Motorrad In-
RDC P: Tyre pressures tegral ABS II OE
( 23) ABS warning light ( 33)
6 Telltale light for right turn
indicators
 The ABS symbol might dif- is accompanied by the 'Gener-
3 fer, depending on the spe- al' warning light showing yellow.
cifics of national regulations. The word "Service" remains per-
22 manently visible.
Service-due indicator If the service-due indicator
appears more than a month
before the service date, the date
saved in the instrument cluster
Status indicators

must be adjusted. This situation

If the motorcycle covers long dis- can occur if the battery was dis-
tances in the course of the year, connected for a prolonged period
under certain circumstances it of time.
might be necessary to have it If you want to have the date set
serviced at a date in advance consult a specialist workshop,
of the forecast due date. If the preferably an authorised BMW
If the next service is due in less
z than one month, the date for the countdown distance to the odo- Motorrad dealer.
next service 1 is shown briefly meter reading at which a service
after the Pre-Ride Check com- will be due is less than 1000 km, Range
pletes. In this example the read- the distance is counted down in The range readout indicates how
ing means "March 2012". steps of 100 km 2 and is shown far you can ride with the fuel re-
briefly after the Pre-Ride Check maining in the tank. This dis-
completes. tance is calculated on the basis
If service is overdue, the of fuel level and average con-
due date or the odometer sumption.
reading at which service was due When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re- with on-board computer OE ing when the temperature drops
serve, as otherwise the sensor The figure for average consump- below this threshold for the first 3
will not be able to register the tion used to calculate range is time.
new level. If the sensor cannot 23
not shown and might not be the
register the new level the range same as the average-consump-
readout cannot be updated.
Tyre pressures
tion reading that appears on the
When the motorcycle is propped display. with tyre pressure monitoring
on its side stand the slight angle (RDC) OE

Status indicators
of inclination means that the Ambient temperature
sensor cannot register the fuel
with on-board computer OE
level correctly. This is the reason
why the range is calculated only When the motorcycle is at a
when the side stand is in the re- standstill the heat of the engine
tracted position. can falsify the ambient-tempera-
The calculated range is only ture reading. If the effect of the
an approximate reading. engine's heat becomes excess- z
Consequently, BMW Motorrad ive, -- temporarily appears on
recommends that you should not the display.
try to use the full range before The tyre-pressure readings are
refuelling. If ambient temperature based on a reference tyre tem-
drops below 3 °C the tem- perature of 20 °C. The front
without on-board computer OE perature display flashes to draw tyre pressure is on the left 1;
The range reading does not ap- your attention to the risk of black the reading on the right 2 is
pear until the fuel is down to the ice forming. The display auto- the rear tyre pressure. -- --
reserve level. matically switches from any other appears directly after the ig-
mode to the temperature read- nition is switched on, because
 the sensors do not transmit tyre Oil level Make sure the motorcycle is
3 pressures until the first time the
with on-board computer OE
upright.
motorcycle accelerates to more
24 than 30 km/h. The readings mean:
OK: Oil level is correct.
If symbol 3 also shows, the CHECK: Check the oil level the
reading is a warning. The next time you stop for fuel.
critical tyre pressure flashes. ---: Oil level cannot be meas-
Status indicators

If the critical value is close to the ured (conditions as stated above

limit of the permissible tolerance not satisfied).
range, the reading is accompan-
ied by the 'General' warning light If you call up another read-
showing yellow. If the tyre pres- ing on the on-board com-
sure registered by the sensor is Oil-level indicator 1 gives you puter, this symbol remains visible
outside the permissible tolerance an indication of the engine oil until the sensor again registers a
range, the 'General' warning light level. You can call up this read- correct oil level.
z flashes red. ing only when the motorcycle is
at a standstill. The most recently measured
The detailed description of BMW level is displayed for five seconds
The preconditions for the oil level
Motorrad RDC starts on page when you next switch on the ig-
check are as follows:
( 84). nition.
Engine at operating tempera-
ture.
Engine idling for at least ten
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Warnings If two or more warnings occur at
Mode of presentation
the same time, all the appropri- 3
ate warning lights and warning
Warnings are indicated by the symbols appear, alternating with 25
corresponding warning lights. warning words as applicable.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.

Status indicators
Warnings for which there is no z
dedicated warning light are indic-
ated by 'General' warning light 1
showing in combination with a
warning text such as 2 or a warn-
ing symbol such as 3 appearing
in the multifunction display. The
'General' warning light shows red
or yellow, depending on the ur-
gency of the warning.
 3 Warnings, overview
26
Warning light Status indicators Meaning
Lights up yellow EWS ! appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( 30)
the display

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appears Fuel down to reserve ( 30)

Status indicators

on the display

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode

play ( 30)

Flashes red Appears on the dis- Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 31)
play

Lights up red Appears on the dis- Insufficient battery charge current

z play ( 31)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appears Rear light defective ( 31)

on the display

LAMPF ! appears Headlight or turn indicator bulb defective

on the display ( 32)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appears Bulbs defective ( 32)

on the display
Warning light Status indicators Meaning
Appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( 32)
3
play 27

Check Oil ap-

pears on the dis-
play

Status indicators
Appears on the dis- Ice warning ( 33)
play

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

( 33)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 33)

Lights up ABS fault ( 33)

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Appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( 34)

play

Quick-flashes yel- Appears on the dis- Off-road ASC intervention ( 34)

low play
 Warning light Status indicators Meaning
3 Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed
28 ( 34)

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

completed ( 34)

Appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( 35)

Status indicators

play

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- ASC fault ( 35)

play

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted
play tolerance ( 35)

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pressure flashes.
Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-
play ance ( 36)

The critical tyre

pressure flashes.
"--" or "-- --" Signal transmission disrupted ( 36)
is displayed.
Warning light Status indicators Meaning
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system error
3
play ( 37) 29

"--" or "-- --"

is displayed.
Lights up yellow RDC ! appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak

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the display ( 37)

DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 38)

on the display

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 38)

the display

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 Electronic immobiliser Lack of fuel can result in The engine is running in
3 active the engine misfiring and emergency operating mode.
The "General" warning light cutting out unexpectedly. Mis- Unusual engine response is a
30 firing can damage the catalytic possibility.
shows yellow.
converter; a hazardous situation Adapt your style of riding accord-
EWS ! appears on the display. can result if the engine cuts out ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
Possible cause: unexpectedly. and overtaking.
The key being used is not au- Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Status indicators

Possible cause:
thorised for starting, or commu- Possible cause: The engine control unit has dia-
nication between key and engine
The fuel tank contains no more gnosed a fault. In exceptional
electronics is disrupted.
than the reserve quantity of fuel. cases, the engine stops and re-
Remove all other vehicle keys
fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
from the same ring as the igni- Reserve fuel
gine runs in emergency operating
tion key.
mode.
Use the reserve key.
approx. 4 l You can continue to ride, but
z Have the defective key re- bear in mind that the usual en-
placed, preferably by an au- Refuelling ( 74).
gine power might not be avail-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. able.
Engine in emergency-
Fuel down to reserve operation mode Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
The "General" warning light The "General" warning light
Have the fault rectified as
shows yellow. shows yellow.
quickly as possible by a
FUEL ! appears on the display. The engine symbol appears specialist workshop, preferably
on the display. an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Insufficient engine oil Possible cause: If possible, do not continue your
pressure The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- journey. 3
The "General" warning light cient. Battery is not being charged. If 31
flashes red. Riding when engine-oil you continue to ride the motor-
pressure is low can result cycle the on-board electronics
The oilcan symbol appears
in engine damage. will drain the battery.
on the display.
Do not continue your journey. Possible cause:

Status indicators
The oil pressure in the lube-oil Alternator or alternator drive belt
Have the fault rectified as
system is too low. Stop immedi- defective
quickly as possible by a
ately and switch off the engine. Have the fault rectified as
specialist workshop, preferably
The insufficient oil pres- an authorised BMW Motorrad quickly as possible by a
sure warning does not fulfil dealer. specialist workshop, preferably
the function of an oil gauge. The an authorised BMW Motorrad
only way of checking whether the Insufficient battery charge dealer.
oil level is correct is to check the current
oil level indicator. Rear light defective z
The "General" warning light
shows red. The "General" warning light
Possible cause:
shows yellow.
The engine-oil level is too low. The battery symbol appears
Checking engine oil level on the display. LAMPR ! appears on the dis-
( 97). play.
If the oil level is too low: A discharged battery can A defective bulb places
Top up the engine oil. render various systems un- your safety at risk because
available, for example the lights, it is easier for other users to
the engine or the ABS. This can oversee the motorcycle.
result in dangerous situations.
 Replace defective bulbs at the Possible cause: Possible cause:
3 earliest possible opportunity. A headlight bulb or a turn-indic- A combination of the bulb de-
Possible cause: ator bulb is defective. fects described above has oc-
32
Rear light or brake light bulb de- Replacing low-beam and high- curred.
fective. beam headlight bulb ( 112). See the fault descriptions
The LED rear light must be Replacing parking-light bulb above.
replaced. Consult a specialist ( 114).
Replacing turn indicator bulbs, Engine-oil level too low
Status indicators

workshop, preferably an author-

front and rear ( 115). with on-board computer OE
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Bulbs defective The oil-level symbol ap-
Headlight or turn indicator
pears on the display.
bulb defective The "General" warning light
LAMPF ! appears on the dis- shows yellow. Check Oil appears on the
play. display.
LAMPS ! appears on the dis-
play. Possible cause:
A defective bulb places
z The electronic oil-level sensor
your safety at risk because A defective bulb places
it is easier for other users to has registered an excessively low
your safety at risk because
oversee the motorcycle. oil level. The next time you stop
it is easier for other users to
for fuel:
Replace defective bulbs as oversee the motorcycle.
soon as possible; always carry a Checking engine oil level
Replace defective bulbs as
complete set of spare bulbs if ( 97).
soon as possible; always carry a
possible. If the oil level is too low:
complete set of spare bulbs if
Top up the engine oil ( 98).
possible.
If the oil level is correct:
 Seek the advice of a specialist ABS self-diagnosis not The ABS warning light
workshop, preferably an author- completed comes on. 3
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with BMW Motorrad Integral Possible cause: 33
Ice warning ABS II OE The rider has switched off the
with on-board computer OE The ABS warning light ABS system.
flashes. Activate the ABS function.
Ice-crystal symbol appears

Status indicators
on the display. Possible cause: ABS fault
Self-diagnosis did not complete, with BMW Motorrad Integral
Possible cause:
so the ABS function is not avail- ABS II OE
The air temperature measured
able. The motorcycle must be
at the motorcycle is lower than The ABS warning light
ridden at a speed of at least
3 °C. comes on.
5 km/h in order for ABS self-dia-
The ice warning does not gnosis to complete. Possible cause:
mean that there is no risk Pull away slowly. Bear in mind The ABS control unit has detec- z
of black ice forming at measured that the ABS function is not ted a fault. The ABS function is
temperatures above 3 °C. available until self-diagnosis has not available.
Always take extra care when completed. You can continue to ride the
temperatures are low; remember
motorcycle, but make due pro-
that the danger of black ice form- ABS deactivated
vision for the fact that the ABS
ing is particularly high on bridges with BMW Motorrad Integral function is not available. Bear
and where the road is in shade. ABS II OE in mind the more detailed in-
Ride carefully and think well formation on situations that can
ahead. lead to an ABS fault ( 81).
 Have the fault rectified as The "General" warning light Possible cause:
3 quickly as possible by a quick-flashes yellow. The ASC function is not avail-
specialist workshop, preferably able, because self-diagnosis did
34 The off-road ASC symbol
an authorised BMW Motorrad not complete. The motorcycle
appears on the display.
dealer. has to move forward at a speed
The off-road ASC has detected of at least 5 km/h for the wheel
ASC intervention a degree of instability at the rear sensors to be tested.
with Automatic Stability Con- wheel and has intervened to re- Pull away slowly. The ASC
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trol OE duce torque. The warning light warning light must go out
flashes for longer than ASC in- within a few metres.
The ASC symbol appears tervention lasts. This affords the If the ASC warning light contin-
on the display. rider visual feedback on control ues to flash:
The ASC has detected a degree intervention even after the critical Seek the advice of a specialist
of instability at the rear wheel situation has been dealt with. workshop, preferably an author-
and has intervened to reduce
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
torque. The warning light flashes ASC self-diagnosis not
z for longer than ASC intervention completed ASC self-diagnosis in off-
lasts. This affords the rider visual
with Automatic Stability Con- road mode not completed
feedback on control intervention
trol OE with Automatic Stability Con-
even after the critical situation
has been dealt with. trol OE
The ASC symbol slow-
flashes. The off-road ASC symbol
Off-road ASC intervention
slow-flashes.
with Automatic Stability Con-
trol OE
Possible cause: Possible cause: Have the fault rectified as
The ASC function is not avail- The rider has switched off the quickly as possible by a 3
able, because self-diagnosis did ASC system. specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad 35
not complete. The motorcycle Switch on the ASC function.
has to move forward at a speed dealer.
of at least 5 km/h for the wheel ASC fault
sensors to be tested. with Automatic Stability Con-
Tyre pressure close
Pull away slowly. The ASC trol OE to limit of permitted

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warning light must go out tolerance
within a few metres. The "General" warning light with tyre pressure monitoring
If the ASC warning light contin- shows yellow. (RDC) OE
ues to flash: The ASC symbol appears
Seek the advice of a specialist The "General" warning light
on the display.
workshop, preferably an author- shows yellow.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause:
The tyre symbol appears
The ASC control unit has detec- on the display. z
ASC deactivated ted a fault. The ASC function
with Automatic Stability Con- and the off-road ASC function The critical tyre pressure flashes.
trol OE are not available. Possible cause:
You can continue to ride. Bear Measured tyre pressure is close
The ASC symbol appears in mind that the ASC function to the limit of permitted toler-
on the display. is not available. Bear in mind ance.
the more detailed information Correct the tyre pressure as
on situations that can lead to stated on the inside cover of
an ASC fault ( 83). the Rider's Manual.
 Before you adjust tyre pres- If the motorcycle can be ridden Do not continue your journey.
3 sure, read the information with the tyre in its present condi- Notify the breakdown service.
on temperature compensation tion: Have the tyre checked for
36 and adjusting pressure in the Incorrect tyre pressures im- damage by a specialist
section entitled "Engineering pair the motorcycle's hand- workshop, preferably an
details". ling characteristics. authorised BMW Motorrad
If tyre pressure is incorrect it is dealer.
Tyre pressure outside
essential to adapt your style of
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permitted tolerance Signal transmission

riding accordingly.
with tyre pressure monitoring disrupted
(RDC) OE Correct the tyre pressure at the
with tyre pressure monitoring
earliest possible opportunity.
(RDC) OE
The "General" warning light Before you adjust tyre pres-
flashes red. sure, read the information "--" or "-- --" is displayed.
The tyre symbol appears on temperature compensation Possible cause:
z on the display. and adjusting pressure in the The motorcycle has not yet ac-
section entitled "Engineering celerated past the threshold of
The critical tyre pressure flashes. details". approximately 30 km/h. The
Possible cause: RDC sensors do not start trans-
Have the tyre checked for
Measured tyre pressure is out- mitting signals until the motor-
damage by a specialist
side permitted tolerance. cycle reaches a speed above
workshop, preferably an
Check the tyre for damage and authorised BMW Motorrad this threshold for the first time
to ascertain whether the mo- dealer. ( 84).
torcycle can be ridden with the Increase speed above this
If you are unsure whether the
tyre in its present condition. threshold and observe the RDC
motorcycle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition: readings. Assume that a per-
 manent fault has not occurred Have the fault rectified by a Possible cause:
unless the 'General' warning specialist workshop, preferably One or two RDC sensors have 3
light comes on to accompany an authorised BMW Motorrad failed.
the symptoms. Under these dealer. 37
Have the fault rectified by a
circumstances: specialist workshop, preferably
Have the fault rectified by a Sensor defective or an authorised BMW Motorrad
specialist workshop, preferably system error dealer.
an authorised BMW Motorrad with tyre pressure monitoring

Status indicators
dealer. (RDC) OE Possible cause:
A system error has occurred.
Possible cause: The "General" warning light Have the fault rectified by a
Wireless communication with the shows yellow. specialist workshop, preferably
RDC sensors has been disrupted. an authorised BMW Motorrad
The tyre symbol appears
Possible causes include radio- dealer.
on the display.
communication systems operat-
ing in the vicinity and interfering "--" or "-- --" is displayed. Battery of tyre-pressure
with the link between the RDC
z
Possible cause: sensor weak
control unit and the sensors. Motorcycle is fitted with wheels with tyre pressure monitoring
Move to another location and not equipped with RDC sensors. (RDC) OE
observe the RDC readings. As- Fit wheels and tyres equipped
sume that a permanent fault with RDC sensors. The "General" warning light
has not occurred unless the shows yellow.
'General' warning light comes
on to accompany the symp-
RDC ! appears on the display.
toms. Under these circum-
stances:
 This error message appears Possible cause: Possible cause:
3 only briefly after the pre- The integral battery in the anti- The integral battery in the anti-
ride check completes. theft alarm has lost a significant theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
38
Possible cause: proportion of its original capa- ginal capacity. There is no assur-
The integral battery in the tyre- city. There is no assurance of ance that the anti-theft alarm will
pressure sensor has lost a sig- how long the anti-theft alarm can be operational if the motorcycle's
nificant proportion of its original remain operational if the motor- battery is disconnected.
cycle's battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist
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capacity. There is no assurance

of how long the tyre pressure Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author-
control system can remain opera- workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
tional. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Seek the advice of a specialist Anti-theft alarm battery
workshop, preferably an author-
flat
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
z Anti-theft alarm battery
The "General" warning light
weak
shows yellow.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
DWA ! appears on the display.
DWALO ! appears on the dis- This error message appears
play.
only briefly after the pre-
This error message appears ride check completes.
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Operation

Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 40 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4
39
Electronic immobiliser EWS . . . . . . . . . 41 Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Operation
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 z
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . 49 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 50
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
 Ignition switch and with aluminium case OA Pre-ride check is performed.
4 steering lock with aluminium topcase OA ( 69)
If you wish you can arrange to with BMW Motorrad Integral
40 Keys ABS II OE
have the cases and the top-
You receive two master keys and case fitted with locks that can ABS self-diagnosis is
one emergency key. The emer- be opened with this key as well. performed. ( 70)
gency key is small and light so Consult a specialist workshop, with Automatic Stability Con-
that it can always be kept in a preferably an authorised BMW trol OE
Operation

wallet or purse, for example. It Motorrad dealer. ASC self-diagnosis is per-

is designed for occasional use, formed. ( 70)
for example when no master key Switching on ignition
is available; it is not intended for Switching off ignition
z constant use.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 41).
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
are all operated with the same
key.
Turn the key to position 1.
Side lights and all function cir- Turn the key to position 2.
cuits switched on. Lights switched off.
Engine can be started. Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
 Electrically powered accessor- ring aerial in the ignition lock.
ies remain operational for a lim- The ignition is not enabled for 4
ited period of time. starting until the engine control
The battery can be recharged unit has recognised the key as 41
via the socket. "authorised" for your motorcycle.
A spare key attached to
Locking handlebars
the same ring as the ig-
If the motorcycle is on the nition key used to start the en-

Operation
side stand, the surface gine could "irritate" the electron-
of the ground will determine Turn the key to position 3, ics, in which case the enabling
whether it is better to turn the while moving the handlebars signal for starting is not issued.
handlebars to the left or right. slightly. The EWS warning appears in the
However, the motorcycle is more multifunction display.
z
Ignition, lights and all function
stable on a level surface with the circuits switched off. Always keep the spare key sep-
handlebars turned to the left than Handlebars locked. arately from the ignition key.
with the handlebars turned to the
Key can be removed.
right. If you mislay a key you can have
On level ground, always turn the Electronic immobiliser the key in question barred by
handlebars to the left to set the your authorised BMW Motorrad
steering lock. EWS dealer. In order to have a key
The motorcycle's electronics barred you must bring along all
Turn the handlebars to the full
exchange certain continuously the other keys belonging to the
left or right lock position.
changing signals with the elec- motorcycle.
tronics in the key; these signals The engine cannot be started by
are specific to your motorcycle a barred key, but a key that has
and they are transmitted via the
 been barred can subsequently be without on-board computer OE with on-board computer OE
4 reactivated. without tyre pressure monitor- or
You can obtain replacement/extra ing (RDC) OE with tyre pressure monitoring
42 keys only through an authorised (RDC) OE
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys
are part of an integrated security
system, so the dealer is under an
obligation to check the legitimacy
Operation

of all applications for replace-

ment/extra keys.

Clock
z
Setting clock Repeatedly press button 1 or
Attempting to set the clock button 2 until the odometer Repeatedly press button 2 un-
while riding the motorcycle reading appears on the til the clock appears on the
can lead to accidents. display. display.
Set the clock only when the mo-
torcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
 Reading Residual range (once fuel level
Selecting readings
is down to reserve) 4
Switch on the ignition. with on-board computer OE 43
without on-board computer OE or
without tyre pressure monitor- with tyre pressure monitoring
ing (RDC) OE (RDC) OE

Operation
Press and hold down the but-
ton until the hours number 3
flashes. z
Repeatedly press the button
until the hours number is cor-
rect.
Press and hold down the but-
ton until the minutes number 4 Press button 1 or button 2 to Press button 2 to select a trip-
flashes. select a tripmeter reading in meter reading in panel 3.
Repeatedly press the button panel 3. The following values can be dis-
until the minutes number is The following values can be dis- played:
correct. played:
Hold down the button until the Total distance covered
minutes number stops flashing. Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
This completes the process. Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
 with tyre pressure monitoring with on-board computer OE
4 (RDC) OE or
The following values can be dis- with tyre pressure monitoring
44
played: (RDC) OE

Tyre pressures (RDC P)

Resetting tripmeter
Operation

Switch on the ignition.

Select the desired tripmeter.
Press button 1 to select the
reading in panel 4. without on-board computer OE
with on-board computer OE without tyre pressure monitor-
z ing (RDC) OE
The following values can be dis-
played: Press and hold down button 2
until the tripmeter reading in
Clock (CLOCK) panel 3 has reset.
Ambient temperature (TEMP)
Average speed (ØSPEED) Resetting average values
Average fuel consumption with on-board computer OE
(ØFUEL)
Range (RANGE) Switch on the ignition.
Oil-level reminder (OIL) Select average consumption or
Press and hold down button 1 average speed.
or button 2 until the tripmeter
reading in panel 3 has reset.
 Low-beam headlight Press bottom section of
The low-beam headlight switches switch 1 to operate the 4
on automatically when you start headlight flasher.
45
the engine.
Parking light
When the engine is not Switch off the ignition.
running you can switch on
the lights by switching on the ig-

Operation
nition and either switching on the
high-beam headlight or operating
Press and hold down button 1 the headlight flasher.
until the reading in panel 4 has
reset. High-beam headlight and z
headlight flasher
Lights
Side light
The side lights switch on auto- Immediately after switching off
matically when the ignition is the ignition, push button 1 and
switched on. hold it in this position until the
The side lights place parking lights come on.
a strain on the battery. Switch the ignition on and off
Do not switch the ignition again to switch off the parking
on for longer than absolutely lights.
necessary. Press top section of switch 1
to switch on the high-beam
headlight.
 Auxiliary headlights selves off. The headlights return
4 with auxiliary headlights OE to full brightness once they have
cooled down sufficiently.
46
Turn indicators
Operating flashing turn
indicators
Operation

Switch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can- Press button 2 to switch on
celled automatically after the right flashing turn indicator.
you have ridden for approximately Press button 3 to switch off
z 10 seconds and covered a dis-
Press left section of switch 1 the flashing turn indicators.
to switch on the auxiliary head- tance of about 300 m.
lights. Hazard warning
Press right section of switch 1 flashers
to switch off the auxiliary head-
lights. Operating hazard warning
flashers
The LED auxiliary head-
lights available as optional Switch on the ignition.
accessories have an overheat The hazard warning flash-
cutout. The headlights automat- ers place a strain on the
ically reduce their brightness if a battery. Do not use the hazard
certain temperature is reached; warning flashers for longer than
under extreme circumstances the Press button 1 to switch on
absolutely necessary.
headlights can even switch them- the left flashing turn indicator.
 If you press a turn-indic- Emergency off switch
ator button with the ignition (kill switch) 4
switched on, the turn-indicator
function is activated instead of 47
the hazard warning flashers, and
remains active until you release
the button. The hazard warning
flashers recommence flashing as

Operation
soon as the button is released.
Press button 3 to switch off
the hazard warning flashers.

1 Emergency off switch (kill

z
switch)

Operating the kill switch

when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
Press buttons 1 and 2 at the Do not operate the kill switch
same time to switch on the when riding.
hazard warning flashers.
The emergency off switch is a
Ignition can be switched off.
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
 The increase in power con-
4 sumption caused by the
grip heating can drain the bat-
48 tery if you are riding at low en-
gine speeds. If the charge level
is low, grip heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's start-
ing capability.
Operation

a Normal operating position The handlebar grips have two-

(run) stage heating. Stage two is for
z b Engine switched off. heating the grips quickly: it is ad-
visable to switch back to stage
You cannot start the engine one as soon as the grips are
unless the kill switch is in warm. Grip heating can be ac-
the run position. tivated only when the engine is
running.
Grip heating
with heated handlebar grips OE Set switch 1 to the desired 2 No dot visible: heating off.
heating stage. 3 one dot visible: 50% heat
Operating grip heating output.
Start the engine. 4 three dots visible: 100%
Grip heating can be activ- heat output.
ated only when the engine
is running.
BMW Motorrad Integral with Automatic Stability Con- the Integral function ensures that
ABS trol OE the rear wheel is also braked and 4
Initially, the ASC symbol ABS control remains active for
with BMW Motorrad Integral the rear wheel. ABS control for 49
changes status. Press and hold
ABS II OE down button 1 until the ABS the rear wheel is not deactivated
warning light responds. Under until you depress the footbrake
Deactivating ABS function lever.
these circumstances there is
Bring the motorcycle to a stop no change in the ASC setting.

Operation
or, if the motorcycle is at a The ABS warning light Activating ABS function
standstill, switch on the igni- comes on.
tion.
Release button 1 within two
seconds. z
The ABS warning light re-
mains ON.
The ABS function is deactiv-
ated, but the integral function
remains active.

Response with ABS Press and hold down button 1

until the ABS warning light
deactivated
changes status.
Press and hold down button 1 If you deactivate the ABS, the The ABS warning light
until the ABS warning light function is initially disabled for goes out; if self-diagnosis
changes status. the front wheel only. If you sub- has not completed it starts flash-
sequently apply the brakes by ing.
pulling only the handbrake lever,
 Release button 1 within two pebbly or gravely surfaces and on You have the option of de-
4 seconds. loose sand. activating the ASC function
The ABS warning light re- while the motorcycle is on the
50 mains off or continues to ASC is active when the ASC move.
flash. symbol does not show.
The ABS function is activated. This symbol appears on the
You also have the option of display to indicate that ASC
Operation

switching the ignition off and is active in off-road mode.

then on again.
If you switch the ignition off This symbol appears on the
then on again and the ABS display to indicate that ASC
z light comes back on, there is a has been deactivated.
fault in the ABS.
Sequence of operations: To switch to offroad ASC,
Automatic Stability press and hold down button 1
Switch from ASC to off-road
Control ASC ASC until the ASC symbol changes
with Automatic Stability Con- Deactivate ASC status.
trol OE Activate ASC The off-road ASC symbol
appears on the display; if
Operation Switching and self-diagnosis has not completed
The BMW Motorrad ASC sys- deactivating ASC function the off-road ASC symbol flashes.
tem can be deactivated and ac- Switch on the ignition. Release button 1 within two
tivated and switched to an off- seconds.
road mode ( 83) for riding on
 The off-road ASC symbol Activating ASC function You also have the option of
remains visible or continues switching the ignition off and 4
to flash. then on again.
51
The off-road ASC function is An ASC fault has occurred
activated. if the ASC warning light
To switch off ASC, press and shows when the motorcycle ac-
hold down button 1 until the celerates to a speed in excess
of 5 km/h after the ignition was

Operation
ASC symbol changes status.
The ASC symbol appears switched off and then on again.
on the display.
Release button 1 within two Press and hold down button 1 Clutch
seconds. until the ASC symbol changes Adjusting clutch lever z
The ASC symbol continues status. If the position of the clutch
to show. The ASC symbol no longer fluid reservoir is changed,
shows; if ASC self-dia- air can enter the clutch system.
The ASC function is deactiv-
gnosis has not completed the Do not twist the handlebar fitting
ated.
ASC symbol flashes. or the handlebars.
Release button 1 within two
seconds. Attempting to adjust the
The ASC symbol still does clutch lever while riding the
not show or continues to motorcycle can lead to accidents.
flash. Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
The ASC function is activated. cycle is at a standstill.
 Brakes
4 Adjust the handbrake
52 lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Operation

Do not twist the handlebar fitting

Turn adjusting screw 1 or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span Attempting to adjust the clockwise to increase the span
z between the clutch lever and handbrake lever while riding between the brake lever and
the handlebar grip. the motorcycle can lead to acci- the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1 dents. Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise to reduce Do not attempt to adjust the counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the clutch handbrake lever unless the mo- the span between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip. torcycle is at a standstill. lever and the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw is The adjusting screw is
easier to turn if you push easier to turn if you push
the clutch lever forward. the handbrake lever forward.

Adjust the footbrake lever

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
 Turn peg 2 to the desired pos-
ition. 4
You might experience dif- 53
ficulties with gearshifts if
the peg is set either too high or
too low. Check the setting of the
peg if you experience gearshift
difficulties.

Operation
Tighten screw 1 to the spe-
Push footplate 1 of the footrest Push the footplate down until it cified tightening torque.
forward to disengage. locks for riding upright.
Peg to gearshift lever
z
Shift mechanism
Adjusting shift lever 8 Nm

Push the footplate up until it

locks for riding seated.

Slacken screw 1.
 Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over
4 Adjusting mirrors
the threaded fastener.
54 Windscreen
Operation Adjusting windscreen

Push protective cap 1 up over

z Turn the mirror to the correct
the threaded fastener on the
mirror arm.
position.
Slacken nut 2.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap- Slacken clamping screws 1 on
propriate position. left and right.
Tighten the nut to the spe- Pivot the windscreen forward
cified tightening torque, while or back to the desired position.
holding the mirror arm to en- Make sure that the windscreen
sure that it does not move out settings are the same on left
of position. and right.
Mirror to adapter Tighten the clamping screws
on left and right.

22 Nm
Handlebars It is essential to set spring pre-
Adjusting handlebars load of the rear suspension to 4
suit the load carried by the mo-
You can turn the handlebar 55
torcycle. Increase spring preload
clamping blocks 180° to increase when the motorcycle is heavily
or decrease handlebar reach. loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.

Operation
Adjusting spring preload
Long-reach position, handlebars
away from rider.
for front wheel
Your motorcycle's hand-
If you want to have the handle-
z
ling will suffer if you do not
bars adjusted consult a specialist match the spring-preload and
workshop, preferably an author- damping-characteristic settings.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Adjust the damping characteristic
Short-reach position, handlebars to suit spring preload.
toward rider. Spring preload
Make sure the ground is level
Setting and firm and place the motor-
It is essential to set spring pre- cycle on its stand.
load of the front suspension to
suit the terrain. Increase spring
preload for riding in rough terrain
and reduce if the terrain is level.
4 Spring preload at front
wheel
56
Spring preload at setting 3
(For riding on gravel tracks
and similar and with load)
Spring preload at setting 5
Operation

(For riding off-road)

If you want to reduce spring Adjusting spring preload Your motorcycle's hand-
preload, use the tool from the for rear wheel ling will suffer if you do not
z on-board toolkit to turn spring match the spring-preload and
Make sure the ground is level
retainer 1 in direction a. damping-characteristic settings.
and firm and place the motor-
If you want to increase spring cycle on its stand. Adjust the damping characteristic
preload, use the tool from the to suit spring preload.
on-board toolkit to turn the
Adjusting spring preload
spring retainer in direction b.
while the motorcycle is be-
Spring preload at front ing ridden can lead to accidents.
wheel Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
without Electronic Suspen- at a standstill.
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE
If you want to reduce spring
Spring preload at setting 2 preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
(On-road riding) ection indicated by the LOW
arrow.
If you want to increase spring An increase in spring preload
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- requires firmer damping, a re- 4
ection indicated by the HIGH duction in spring preload re-
arrow. quires softer damping. 57

Basic setting of spring Adjusting damping for

preload, rear rear wheel
without Electronic Suspen- Make sure the ground is level

Operation
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE and firm and place the motor-
You can ascertain the current cycle on its stand.
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the LOW direction, setting by counting the num-
then preload the spring by ber of slots that are visible z
10 clicks. (Full load of fuel, (five when the adjuster is at
with rider 85 kg) the LOW stop).

Damping
Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring There is a risk of injury
preload. by burns if you adjust the
An uneven surface requires damping characteristic while the
softer damping than a smooth silencer is hot.
surface. Use a screwdriver extension and
wear protective gloves.
 Adjust the damping character- face over which you intend riding.
4 istic, using the tool from the
Basic setting of rear-sus-
pension damping charac-
You can adapt the suspension
on-board toolkit to turn adjust- settings for on-road or off-road
58 teristic
ing screw 1. riding.
without Electronic Suspen- Three spring-preload stages can
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE be combined with any of three
Turn the adjusting screw as damper settings for road riding,
while two spring-preload stages
Operation

far as it will go in the direc-

tion indicated by the H arrow can be paired with any of three
and then turn it back one damper settings for off-roading.
and a half turns in the direc- The detailed description of the
tion indicated by the S arrow ESA Electronic Suspension Ad-
z justment system starts on page
(Full load of fuel, with rider
85 kg) ( 85).
If you want a softer damping
characteristic, use a screw-
Viewing suspension
Electronic Suspension settings
driver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the Adjustment ESA Switch on the ignition.
S arrow. with Electronic Suspension Ad-
If you want a harder damping justment (ESA) OE
characteristic, use a screw-
driver to turn adjusting screw 1 Settings
in the direction indicated by the Electronic Suspension Adjust-
H arrow. ment ESA provides a convenient
way of adapting the motorcycle
to the load it carries and the sur-
 In road mode, the meanings of HARD: Hard damping charac-
the status indicators are as fol- teristic 4
lows: Predominantly smooth ter-
rain 59
COMF: Comfortable damping
characteristic Uneven terrain
NORM: Normal damping char-
acteristic The setting shows briefly, then

Operation
SPORT: Sporty damping disappears automatically.
characteristic
Press button 1 to view the cur-
One-up Adjusting suspension
rent setting.
Switch on the ignition.
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One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

In off-road mode, the meanings

of the status indicators are as
follows:

The damping characteristic you SOFT: Soft damping charac-

select is shown in panel 1 of the teristic Press button 1 once to view
multifunction display and spring NORM: Normal damping char- the current setting.
preload is shown in panel 2. acteristic
 To adjust damping: display are automatically ac- At high road speeds, tyre
4 Repeatedly short-press but- cepted if you allow a certain valves installed perpen-
ton 1 until the setting you want length of time to pass without dicular to the wheel rim have a
60 pressing button 1.The ESA tendency to open as a result of
to use appears on the display.
indicator flashes while adjust- centrifugal force.
You can adjust the damping
ment is in progress. In order to avoid a sudden loss of
characteristic while the mo-
If the temperature is very low, tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with
torcycle is on the move.
take the weight off the motor- rubber sealing ring to the rear
Operation

The damping setting you can cycle before increasing spring tyre and make sure that the cap
select depends on the spring preload; if applicable, have your is screwed on firmly.
preload setting. passenger dismount.
Make sure the ground is level
The ESA indicator disappears and firm and place the motor-
z To adjust spring preload:
from the display as soon as
Start the engine: cycle on its stand.
adjustment completes.
Check tyre pressures against
You cannot adjust spring
the data below.
preload while the motor- Tyres
cycle is on the move. Tyre pressure, front
Checking tyre pressure
Repeatedly long-press but-
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
ton 1 until the setting you want
pair the motorcycle's hand- 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
to use appears on the display.
ling characteristics and increase 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with
Wait for the mechanism to the rate of tyre wear. luggage, tyre cold)
complete all adjustments be- Always check that the tyre pres-
fore you ride off. sures are correct.
The settings for damping and
spring preload shown on the
 Headlight beam throw and Headlight beam-throw
Tyre pressure, rear
spring preload adjustment 4
Headlight beam throw is gener- 61
2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold) ally kept constant when spring
2.9 bar (two-up and/or with preload is adjusted to suit load.
luggage, tyre cold) Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice only if the motorcycle
If tyre pressure is too low:

Operation
is very heavily loaded. Under
Correct tyre pressure.
these circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be adjusted
Headlight
to suit the weight carried by the
Adjustment for driving on motorcycle. 1 Headlight beam-throw ad- z
right/driving on left Consult a specialist work- justment
If the motorcycle is ridden in a shop, preferably an au- Spring preload adjustment might
country where the opposite rule thorised BMW Motorrad dealer, not suffice if the motorcycle is
of the road applies, its asymmet- if you are unsure whether the very heavily loaded. Moving the
ric low-beam headlight will tend headlight beam-throw setting is pivot lever adjusts headlight
to dazzle oncoming traffic. correct. beam throw so as not to dazzle
Have the headlight set accord- oncoming traffic.
ingly by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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62

Operation

a Neutral position Turn the key clockwise in seat Turn the key counter-clock-
b Position for heavy load lock 1 and hold it in this pos- wise in seat lock 1 and hold
z ition while pressing down the it in this position while press-
Front and rear seats front part of rear seat 2. ing down the rear part of front
Lift the rear seat at the front seat 3.
Remove the rear seat and release the key. Lift the front seat at the rear
Make sure the ground is level Remove the rear seat and and release the key.
and firm and place the motor- place it, upholstered side down, Remove the front seat and
cycle on its stand. on a clean surface. place it, upholstered side down,
on a clean surface.
Remove the front seat
Remove the rear seat ( 62).
Install the front seat
4
63

Operation
Engage rear seat 2 in mount 6. Remove seat bars 1 and 2
Position the front seat with Push down firmly on the rear from holders 3.
mounts 4 in holders 5 on left seat, applying pressure to the z
and right and lay it down lightly front of the seat.
on the motorcycle. The rear seat engages with an
Applying pressure to the rear audible click.
of the seat, push the front seat
Adjusting seat height
slightly forward and then press
the seat firmly down. Remove the front seat ( 62).
The front seat engages with an Turn the front seat upside
audible click. down.
Install the rear seat ( 63).
The front seat can work
Install the rear seat loose and wobble if the two
Install the front seat ( 63). seat rods are not in the same
position.
 Always be sure to install both
4 seat rods in the same position.
64 Reinstall the seat bars in the
desired position.
Position 4: high seat position
Position 5: low seat position
Install the front seat ( 63).
Operation

Helmet holder
The helmet catch can
Securing helmet to
scratch the panelling.
motorcycle Make sure the lock is out of the
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Remove the front seat ( 62). way when you hook the helmet
into position.
Attach the helmet to helmet
holder 1 by means of the chin
strap.
Install the front seat ( 63).
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5
65
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 z
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
 Safety instructions Set spring preload, damping and the speed limit for riding
5 Rider's equipment
characteristic and tyre pres- with a tank rucksack on the
sures to suit total weight. motorcycle.
66 Do not ride without the correct with aluminium case OA
clothing. Always wear: Payload of tank rucksack
Make sure that the weight is
Helmet uniformly distributed between
Motorcycling jacket and right and left. ≤5 kg
trousers Pack heavy items at the bot-
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Gloves tom and toward the inboard Maximum permissible

Boots side. speed for riding with the
z Note the maximum permissible tank rucksack fitted to the mo-
This applies even to short jour- torcycle
payload and the speed limit
neys, and to every season of
for riding with cases fitted, as
the year. Your authorised BMW ≤130 km/h
stated on the label inside the
Motorrad dealer will be glad to
case.
advise you on the correct cloth- Speed
ing for every purpose. with aluminium topcase OA If you ride at high speed, always
Note the maximum permissible bear in mind that various bound-
Loading ary conditions can adversely af-
payload and the speed limit for
Overloading and imbal- riding with topcase fitted, as fect the handling of your motor-
anced loads can adversely stated on the label inside the cycle:
affect the motorcycle's handling. topcase. Settings of the spring-strut and
Do not exceed the permissible shock-absorber system
gross weight and be sure to with tank rucksack OA Imbalanced load
comply with the instructions on Note the maximum permissible Loose clothing
loading. payload of the tank rucksack Insufficient tyre pressure
 Poor tyre tread Inhaling the exhaust fumes For this reason, observe the fol-

Maximum speed with

therefore represents a lowing points: 5
health hazard and can even Do not run the fuel tank dry.
massive-bar tyres cause loss of consciousness with 67
Do not attempt to start or run
The motorcycle's top fatal consequences. the engine with a spark-plug
speed might be higher than Do not inhale exhaust fumes. cap disconnected.
the maximum speed permitted Do not run the engine in an en- Stop the engine immediately if
for the tyres. Excessive speeds closed space. it misfires.

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can damage the tyres and this Use only unleaded fuel.
could cause accidents. Risk of burn injury Comply with all specified main-
Comply with the tyre-specific Engine and exhaust system tenance intervals. z
speed restrictions. become very hot when the
motorcycle is in use. There is a Unburned fuel will destroy
Always bear the maximum per- the catalytic converter.
missible top speed of the tyres risk of burn injuries by contact
with hot surfaces, particularly at Note the points listed for protec-
in mind when riding a motorcycle tion of the catalytic converter.
fitted with massive-bar tyres. the silencer.
Affix a label stating the maximum When you park the motorcycle
make sure that no-one comes
Risk of overheating
permissible speed in the rider's
into contact with the engine and Cooling would be
field of vision.
exhaust system. inadequate if the engine
Risk of poisoning were allowed to idle for a lengthy
Exhaust fumes contain carbon Catalytic converter period with the motorcycle at
If misfiring causes unburned fuel a standstill: overheating would
monoxide, which is colourless
to enter the catalytic converter, result. In extreme cases, the
and odourless but highly toxic.
there is a danger of overheating motorcycle could catch fire.
and damage. Do not allow the engine to idle
 unnecessarily. Ride away imme- Clutch fluid level Starting
5 diately after starting the engine. Damping-characteristic setting
Starting engine
and spring preload
68 Tampering Tyre-tread depth and tyre
Tampering with motor- pressures
cycle settings (e.g. elec- Cases correctly installed and
tronic engine management unit, luggage secured
throttle valves, clutch) can cause
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damages to the components in At regular intervals:

question and lead to failure of Engine oil level (every refuelling
z safety-relevant functions. Dam- stop)
age caused in this way is not Brake-pad wear (every third
covered by the warranty. refuelling stop) Kill switch in run position a.
Do not tamper with the motor- Switch on the ignition.
cycle in any way that could result Pre-ride check is performed.
in tuned performance. ( 69)
with BMW Motorrad Integral
Checklist ABS II OE
Use the following checklist to ABS self-diagnosis is
check important functions, set- performed. ( 70)
tings and wear limits before you with Automatic Stability Con-
ride off. trol OE
Brakes ASC self-diagnosis is per-
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear formed. ( 70)
Clutch
 Select neutral or, if a gear is The start attempt is auto- Phase 2
engaged, pull the clutch lever. matically interrupted if bat- The "General" warning light 5
You cannot start the mo- tery voltage is too low. Recharge shows yellow.
the battery before you start the 69
torcycle with the side stand CHECK! appears on the dis-
extended and a gear engaged. engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start. play.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the gearbox in The engine starts. If the 'General' warning light does
neutral and then engage a gear

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Consult the troubleshooting not show:
before retracting the side stand. chart below if the engine re- Some malfunctions cannot
When starting a cold engine fuses to start. ( 132) be indicated if the 'Gener- z
at low ambient temperatures: al' warning light cannot be dis-
Pre-ride check
disengage the clutch and turn played.
the twistgrip slightly to open The instrument panel runs a test Check that the 'General' warning
the throttle. of the 'General' warning light light comes on, and that it shows
when the ignition is switched on: red and yellow.
this is the "Pre-Ride-Check. The
test is aborted if you start the en- Have the fault rectified as
gine before it completes. quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
Phase 1 an authorised BMW Motorrad
The "General" warning light dealer.
shows red.
CHECK! appears on the dis-
play.
Press starter button 1.
 ABS self-diagnosis The ABS warning light BMW Motorrad ASC performs
5 with BMW Motorrad Integral flashes. self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
ABS II OE erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
70 ABS self-diagnosis formed automatically when you
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- completed switch on the ignition.
forms self-diagnosis to ensure its The ABS warning light goes
operability. Self-diagnosis starts out. Phase 1
automatically when you switch on Test of the diagnosis-compat-
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the ignition. If an indicator showing an ABS ible system components with

fault appears when ABS self-dia- the motorcycle at a standstill.
z Phase 1 gnosis completes: The ASC symbol slow-
Test of the diagnosis-compat- You can continue to ride. Bear flashes.
ible system components with in mind that neither the ABS
the motorcycle at a standstill. function nor the integral brak- Phase 2
The ABS warning light ing function is available. Test of the diagnosis-compat-
flashes. Have the fault rectified as ible system components while
quickly as possible by a the motorcycle is on the move.
Phase 2 specialist workshop, preferably The motorcycle must reach a
Test of the wheel sensors as an authorised BMW Motorrad speed of at least 5 km/h in or-
the motorcycle pulls away from dealer. der for ASC self-diagnosis to
rest. The motorcycle must complete.
reach a speed of at least 5 km/ ASC self-diagnosis
The ASC symbol slow-
h in order for ABS self-dia- with Automatic Stability Con- flashes.
gnosis to complete. trol OE
ASC self-diagnosis Try to do most of your rid- Brake pads
completed ing during this initial period on New brake pads have to bed 5
The ASC symbol no longer twisting, fairly hilly roads. down before they can achieve
Comply with the rpm limits for 71
shows. their optimum friction levels. You
running in. can compensate for this initial re-
If an indicator showing an ASC duction in braking efficiency by
fault appears when ASC self- Running-in speeds
exerting greater pressure on the
diagnosis completes: levers.

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You can continue to ride. Bear
<5500 min-1 (Odometer New brake pads can extend
in mind that the ASC function
reading 0...200 km) stopping distance by a sig-
is not available. z
Have the fault rectified as <6500 min-1 (Odometer nificant margin.
quickly as possible by a reading 200...400 km) Apply the brakes in good time.
specialist workshop, preferably <7500 min-1 (Odometer
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Tyres
reading 400...600 km)
dealer. New tyres have a smooth sur-
maximum engine rpm for
face. This must be roughened by
short bursts (Odometer
Running in riding in a restrained manner at
reading 600...900 km)
various heel angles until the tyres
The first 1000 km Do not omit the first inspection are run in. This running in pro-
While running in the motor- after 500 - 1200 km. cedure is essential if the tyres are
cycle, vary the throttle opening to achieve maximum grip.
and engine-speed range fre-
Tyres do not have their full
quently; avoid riding at constant
grip when new and there
engine rpm for prolonged peri-
is a risk of accidents at extreme
ods.
angles of heel.
 Avoid extreme angles of heel. Brakes ling characteristics on surfaced
5 When riding on loose sur- roads.
Off-roading faces or muddy roads, the If you have been off-roading, re-
72 member to correct spring preload
For off-roading brakes may fail to take effect
immediately because of dirt or and shock-absorber damping
with aluminium topcase OA characteristics before you return
moisture on the discs or brake
It is advisable to either remove to surfaced roads.
pads.
the topcase or fit the backrest
Apply the brakes in good time
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cushion available as an optional Rims

accessory from your authorised until the brakes have been
BMW Motorrad recommends
cleaned.
z BMW Motorrad dealer if you in- checking the rims for damage
tend off-roading. The brake pads will wear after off-roading.
more rapidly if you ride fre-
After off-roading quently on unsurfaced tracks or Air filter element
BMW Motorrad recommends poor roads. Engine damage due to
checking the following after riding Check the thickness of the brake clogged air filter element.
the motorcycle off-road: pads more frequently and replace If you ride in dusty terrain check
the brake pads in good time. the air filter element for clogging
Tyre pressure
at shorter intervals; clan or re-
Tyre pressures reduced for Spring preload and shock-
place as necessary.
off-road riding impair the absorber settings
motorcycle's handling character- Operation in very dusty condi-
The off-road settings for
istics on surfaced roads and can tions (desert, steppes, or the like)
spring preload and shock
lead to accidents. necessitates the use of air filter
absorber damping characteristic
Always check that the tyre pres- elements specially designed for
will impair the motorcycle's hand-
sures are correct. conditions of this nature.
Brakes rider's full force exerted on the Use both front and rear brakes,
How can stopping
brake levers; under these circum- and make use of the engine's 5
stances the dynamic shift in load braking effect as well.
distance be minimised? distribution cannot keep pace 73
Each time the brakes are applied, with the increase in deceleration Wet and dirty brakes
a load distribution shift takes and the tyres cannot transmit the Wetness and dirt on the brake
place with the load shifting for- full braking force to the surface discs and the brake pads dimin-
ward from the rear to the front of the road. Under these circum- ish braking efficiency.

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wheel. The sharper the motor- stances the front wheel can lock Delayed braking action or poor
cycle decelerates, the more load up. braking efficiency must be
is shifted to the front wheel. The reckoned with in the following z
higher the wheel load, the more with BMW Motorrad Integral situations:
braking force can be transmitted ABS II OE Riding in the rain or through
without the wheel locking. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- puddles of water.
To optimise stopping distance, vents the front wheel from lock- After the motorcycle has been
apply the front brakes rapidly and ing up. washed.
keep on increasing the force you Riding on salted or gritted
apply to the brake lever. This Descending mountain
roads.
makes the best possible use of passes
After work has been carried on
the dynamic increase in load at There is a danger of the the brakes, due to traces of oil
the front wheel. Remember to brakes fading if you use or grease.
pull the clutch at the same time. only the rear brakes when des- Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
In the "panic braking situations" cending mountain passes. Under or off-road.
that are trained so frequently extreme conditions, the brakes
braking force is applied as rap- could overheat and suffer severe
idly as possible and with the damage.
 Wetness and dirt result in The side stand is designed motorcycle would topple in
5 poor braking efficiency. to support only the weight consequence.
Apply the brakes lightly while of the motorcycle. Do not lean or sit on the mo-
74 riding to remove wetness and Do not lean or sit on the torcycle with the centre stand
dirt, or dismount and clean the motorcycle with the side stand extended.
brakes. extended. Extend the centre stand and
Think ahead and brake in good If the camber of the roadway lift the motorcycle onto the
time until full braking efficiency is
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permits, turn the handlebars all stand.

restored. the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle Refuelling
z Parking your should always face uphill; se- Fuel is highly flammable. A
motorcycle lect 1st gear. naked flame close to the
Side stand fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
Centre stand
Switch off the engine. plosion.
Switch off the engine. Do not smoke. Never bring a
If the ground is soft or un-
If the ground is soft or un- naked flame near the fuel tank.
even, there is no guaran-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest Fuel attacks plastics, which
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand. become dull or unsightly.
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground Wipe off plastic parts immediately
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and if they come into contact with
under the stand is level and
firm. fuel.
firm.
Extend the side stand and Make sure the ground is level
Excessive movements
prop the motorcycle on the and firm and place the motor-
could cause the centre
stand. cycle on its stand.
stand to retract, and the
Open the protective cap. When refuelling after run-
ning on reserve, make sure 5
that you top up the tank to a
level above reserve, as other- 75
wise the sensor will not be able
to register the new level. If the
sensor cannot register the new
level neither the fuel-level read-

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ing nor the range readout can be
updated.
Fuel expands when hot.
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Fuel escaping from an Recommended fuel
Use the ignition key to unlock overfilled tank could make its way
the fuel filler cap and pop the grade
onto the road surface. This could
cap open. cause a fall. Premium plus unleaded
Do not overfill the fuel tank. 98 ROZ/RON
Leaded fuel will destroy the 91 AKI
catalytic converter.
alternative fuel grade
Use only unleaded fuel.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the Premium unleaded (slight
tank past the bottom edge of power- and consumption-
the filler neck. related restrictions)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
 Securing motorcycle position: do not place it on the
5 alternative fuel grade
for transportation side stand or centre stand.

76 Make sure that all components

with regular unleaded (RON
that might come into contact
91) OE
with straps used to secure the
Regular unleaded (power- motorcycle are adequately pro-
and consumption-related tected against scratching. Use
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restrictions) adhesive tape or soft cloths, for

91 ROZ/RON example, for this purpose.
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Usable fuel capacity

Risk of damaging compon-
ents.
approx. 33 l Take care not to trap
components such as brake lines
Reserve fuel or wires.
At the front, secure the straps
approx. 4 l to the handlebars on both
Press the fuel tank cap down The motorcycle can topple sides.
firmly to close. and fall on its side. Pass the straps through the
Remove the key and close the Make sure that the motorcycle leading link and tighten the
protective cap. cannot topple sideways. straps.

Push the motorcycle onto the

transportation flat and hold it in
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At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear footrests on both
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sides and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.
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Engineering details

Engineering details
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
6
Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 79

Electronic engine management with

BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 84

Engineering details
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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 Brake system with stationary (burn-out). Attempted maximum transferrable braking
6 BMW Motorrad Integral burn-outs can result in damage force, so the wheels continue
to the rear brake and the clutch. to turn and directional stability
80 ABS Do not attempt burn-outs. is maintained irrespective of the
with BMW Motorrad Integral condition of the road surface.
ABS II OE How does ABS work?
The amount of braking force that What are the effects of
Partially integral brakes can be transferred to the road surface irregularities?
Engineering details

Your motorcycle is equipped with depends on factors hat include Humps and surface irregular-
partially integral brakes. Both the coefficient of friction of the ities can cause the wheels to
front and rear brakes are applied road surface. Loose stones, ice lose contact temporarily with the
when you pull the handbrake and snow or a wet road all have road surface; if this happens the
lever. The footbrake lever acts much lower coefficients of friction braking force that can be trans-
only on the rear brake. than a clean, dry asphalt surface. mitted to the road can drop to
While the brakes are slowing the The lower the coefficient of fric- zero. If the brakes are applied
motorcycle with ABS actively in- tion, the longer the braking dis- under these circumstances the
tervening, the BMW Motorrad tance. ABS has to reduce braking force
z Integral ABS adapts braking-force to ensure that directional sta-
If the rider increases braking
distribution between front and pressure to the extent that brak- bility is maintained when the
rear brakes to suit the load on ing force exceeds the maximum wheels regain contact with the
the motorcycle. transferrable limit, the wheels road surface. At this instant the
The integral braking func- start to lock and the motorcycle BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
tion makes it very difficult loses its directional stability; a fall must assume an extremely low
to spin the rear wheel by opening is imminent. Before this situation coefficient of friction, so that the
the throttle with the front brake can occur, ABS intervenes and wheels will continue to rotate un-
applied to keep the motorcycle adapts braking pressure to the der all imaginable circumstances,
because this is the precondition the case when the brake pedal is What is the design
for ensuring directional stability. depressed either before or at the baseline for BMW 6
As soon as is registers the ac- same time as the brake lever is Motorrad Integral ABS?
tual circumstances, the system pulled. 81
Within the limits imposed by
reacts instantly and adjusts brak-
Rear wheel lift physics, the BMW Motorrad In-
ing force accordingly to achieve
tegral ABS ensures directional
optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden
stability on any surface. The sys-
deceleration, however, under cer-

Engineering details
What feedback does the tem is not optimised for special
tain circumstances it is possible
rider receive from the requirements that apply under
that the BMW Motorrad Integ-
extreme competitive situations
BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent
off-road or on the track.
ABS? the rear wheel from lifting clear
If the ABS system has to reduce of the ground. If this happens Special situations
braking force on account of the the outcome can be a highsiding
The speeds of the front and rear
circumstances described above, situation in which the motorcycle
wheels are compared as one
vibration is perceptible through can flip over.
means of detecting a wheel's
the handbrake lever. Severe braking can cause incipient tendency to lock. If z
When the handbrake lever is the rear wheel to lift off the the system registers implaus-
pulled, brake pressure is also ground. ible values for a lengthy period
built up at the rear wheel by When you brake, bear in mind the ABS function is deactivated
the integral function. If the that ABS control cannot be relied for safety reasons and an ABS
brake pedal is depressed after on in all circumstances to prevent fault message is issued. Self-dia-
the handbrake lever is pulled, the rear wheel from lifting clear of gnosis has to complete before
the brake pressure built up the ground. fault messages can be issued.
beforehand is perceptible as In addition to problems with the
counter-pressure sooner than is BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,
 exceptional riding conditions can What significance momentum take over and even
6 lead to a fault message being devolves on regular BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is
issued. maintenance? unable to counteract their effects.
82 Exceptional riding
conditions: Invariably, a technical sys- Electronic engine
tem cannot perform beyond
Heating up with the motorcycle
the abilities dictated by its level
management with BMW
on the centre stand or an auxil- Motorrad ASC
of maintenance.
iary stand, engine idling or with
Engineering details

In order to ensure that the BMW with Automatic Stability Con-

a gear engaged.
Motorrad Integral ABS is always trol OE
Rear wheel locked by the en-
maintained in optimum condition,
gine brake for a lengthy period, How does ASC work?
it is essential for you to comply
for example while descending
strictly with the specified inspec- The BMW Motorrad ASC com-
on a loose or slippery surface.
tion intervals. pares the speed of rotation of the
If a fault message is issued on front wheel and the rear wheel.
account of exceptional riding Reserves for safety The differential is used to com-
conditions as outlined above, you The potentially shorter braking pute slip as a measure of the
z can reactivate the ABS function distances which BMW Motorrad reserves of stability available at
by switching the ignition off and Integral ABS permits must not be the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a
on again. used as an excuse for careless certain limit the electronic engine
riding. ABS is primarily a means management system intervenes,
of ensuring a safety margin in adapting engine torque accord-
genuine emergencies. ingly.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
What is the design Even ASC is constrained by function is deactivated for safety
baseline for BMW the laws of physics. Invari- reasons and an ASC fault mes- 6
Motorrad ASC? ably, the rider bears responsibil- sage is issued. Self-diagnosis
ity for assessing road and traffic has to complete before fault 83
BMW Motorrad ASC is designed
conditions and adopting his or messages can be issued.
as an assistant system for the
her style of riding accordingly. The BMW Motorrad ASC can
rider and for use on public roads.
Do not take risks that would neg- shut down automatically under
The extent to which the rider af-
ate the additional safety offered the exceptional riding conditions

Engineering details
fects ASC control can be consid-
by this system. outlined below.
erable (weight shifts when cor-
Exceptional riding
nering, items of luggage loose on
Special situations conditions:
the motorcycle), especially when
style of riding takes rider and ma- In accordance with the laws of Riding for a lengthy period with
chine close to the limits imposed physics, the ability to accelerate the front wheel lifted off the
by physics. is restricted more and more as ground (wheelie) and ASC de-
The off-road mode can be activ- the angle of heel increases. Con- activated.
ated for off-roading. This mode sequently, there can be a per- Rear wheel rotating with the
ceptible lag in acceleration out of motorcycle held stationary by
delays ASC intervention slightly z
in order to permit controlled drift- very tight bends. applying the front brake (burn-
ing. out).
The speeds of the front and Heating up with the motorcycle
The system is not optimised for
rear wheels are compared as on the centre stand or an auxil-
special requirements that apply
one means of detecting the rear iary stand, engine idling or with
under extreme competitive situ-
wheel's incipient tendency to a gear engaged.
ations off-road or on the track.
spin or slip sideways. If the sys-
You have the option of deactiv-
tem registers implausible values
ating the BMW Motorrad ASC
for a lengthy period the ASC
system for these circumstances.
 Accelerating the motorcycle to When riding on a slippery sur- has accelerated to above approx-
6 a speed in excess of 10 km/h face, never snap the throttle imately 30 km/h for the first time.
after switching the ignition off twistgrip fully closed without The display shows -- for each
84 tyre until the tyre-pressure signal
and then on again reactivates the pulling the clutch at the same
ASC. time. Engine braking torque can is received for the first time. The
cause the rear wheel to lock, with sensors continue to transmit the
Slip can be increased by a corresponding loss of stability. measured-value signals for ap-
very-heavy-duty massive-bar The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- proximately 15 minutes after the
Engineering details

tyres, with the result that ASC able to control a situation of this motorcycle comes to a stop.
intervention occurs before nature. The control unit can adminis-
optimum forward acceleration trate four sensors, so two dif-
is achieved. Under these Tyre pressure ferent sets of wheels with RDC
circumstances, BMW Motorrad sensors can be alternated on
ASC should be deactivated.
monitoring RDC
the motorcycle. An error mes-
with tyre pressure monitoring sage is issued if wheels without
If the front wheel lifts clear of the (RDC) OE sensors are fitted to a motorcycle
ground under severe accelera- equipped with an RDC control
z tion, the ASC reduces engine Function
unit.
torque until the front wheel re- A sensor integrated into each
gains contact with the ground. tyre measures the air tempera- Tyre-pressure ranges
Under these circumstances, ture and the air pressure inside The RDC control unit differenti-
BMW Motorrad recommends the tyre and transmits this in- ates between three tyre-pressure
rolling the throttle slightly closed formation to the control unit. ranges, all of which are paramet-
so as to restore stability with the Each sensor has a centrifugal- erised for the motorcycle:
least possible delay. force tripswitch that does not
enable transmission of the meas-
ured values until the motorcycle
 Tyre pressure within permitted compensate for temperature; the by the 0.2 bar difference
tolerance. reading shown by a gauge of between the value in the table 6
Tyre pressure close to limit of this nature is the temperature- and the RDC reading; when the
permitted tolerance. dependent tyre pressure. In air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar, 85
Tyre pressure outside permit- most instances, therefore, these the tyre is inflated to the correct
ted tolerance. gauge readings will not tally with pressure.
the pressures shown by the
Temperature multifunction display. Electronic Suspension

Engineering details
compensation Adjustment ESA
Tyre pressure is a temperature-
Pressure adaptation
Compare the RDC readings with Electronic Suspension Ad-
sensitive variable: pressure in-
on the multifunction display justment (ESA) OE
creases as tyre temperature rises
and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on
Adjuster, spring preload
ature drops. Tyre temperature the inside cover of the Rider's
Manual. Then use the air line to In order to ensure rapid adjust-
depends on ambient tempera-
compensate for the difference ment at ambient temperatures
ture, on the style of riding and
between the RDC reading and below 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re-
the duration of the ride.
the value in the table. commends adjusting the sus- z
The tyre-pressure readings pension to the setting for two-up
shown by the multifunction riding and allowing adjustment to
Example: According to the
display are temperature- complete before your passenger
Rider's Manual, tyre pressure
compensated; the reference tyre mounts the motorcycle.
should be 2.5 bar, but the
temperature for these readings
reading in the multifunction The ESA indicator continues
is always 20 °C. The air lines to flash until adjustment com-
display is 2.3 bar, so pressure is
available to the public in petrol
low by 0.2 bar. The gauge on pletes. Do not attempt to move
stations and motorway service the motorcycle until adjustment
the air line shows 2.4 bar. You
areas have gauges that do not
must now increase tyre pressure has completed.
 Off-road settings This setting brings spring
6 The Enduro ESA developed spe- preload of both front and
cially for the R 1200 GS incor- rear spring struts up to maximum.
86 It can be used, for example, in
porates the road-riding modes
from other BMW models, plus terrain where the likelihood of
special off-roading modes en- having to negotiate bumps and
abled by electro-hydraulic basic holes in the ground necessit-
spring adjustment of the front ates maximum protection against
Engineering details

spring strut. This convenient sys- the suspension bottoming out.

tem of adjusting the suspension Ground clearance in this mode is
to suit very widely differing sur- more than in the "one-up" road-
faces enhances the motorcycle's riding mode.
touring and off-roading capabilit-
ies. Not every ESA setting is suitable
for every surface. Try out the
In this mode, the spring various combinations of spring
preload of the front spring preload and damping until you
z strut is increased to about 50 %. find the settings that are best
The rear spring base setting ad- suited to your style of riding and
justs to the same position. This the surface.
setting is suitable for off-roading
in terrain in which large bumps or
holes in the ground are unlikely
to be encountered.
Accessories

Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
7
87
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Accessories
z
 General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot Power sockets
7 BMW Motorrad recommends
examine or test each
Notes on use of power sockets:
product of outside origin to
88 the use of parts and accessories
ensure that it can be used on automatic shutdown
for your motorcycle that are ap-
or in connection with BMW Power sockets are shut down
proved by BMW for this purpose.
motorcycles without constituting automatically under the following
Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific
cessories and other products circumstances:
official authorisation does not
Accessories

which BMW has approved can If battery charge state is too

suffice as assurance. Tests
be obtained from your authorised low to maintain the motor-
conducted by these instances
BMW Motorrad dealer, together cycle's start capability
cannot make provision for all
with expert advice on their install- If maximum load capability as
operating conditions experienced
ation and use. stated in the technical data is
by BMW motorcycles and,
These parts and products have exceeded
z consequently, they are not
been tested by BMW for safety, When the engine is being
sufficient in some circumstances.
function and suitability. BMW cranked on the starter
Use only parts and accessor-
accepts product liability for them. ies approved by BMW for your
Conversely, BMW is unable to with extra socket OA
motorcycle.
accept any liability whatsoever If more than one socket is used,
for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning total current must not exceed the
has not approved. modifications, comply with all the maximum load capability.
Also bear in mind the informa- legal requirements. Make sure
that the motorcycle does not Operating electrical
tion on the effect of wheel size
infringe the national road-vehicle accessories
on suspension-control systems
construction and use regulations You can start using electrical ac-
( 105).
applicable in your country. cessories only when the ignition
is switched on. The accessory
remains operational if the igni- against the aluminium. BMW Opening cases
tion is subsequently switched off. Motorrad offers a "watertight 7
The power sockets are switched bag" as an optional accessory
off approximately 15 after the ig- for use with aluminium cases and 89
nition is switched off, in order to the aluminium topcase. You can
prevent overloading of the on- obtain additional information from
board electrics. your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Accessories
Cable routing
The cables from the power sock- Set of carry handles
ets to the auxiliary devices must Your authorised BMW Motor-
be routed in such a way that rad dealer can supply a "set of Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.
they: carry handles" as an optional ac- The case lid can be opened
Do not impede the rider cessory to make the cases and at either the left or the right z
Do not restrict the steering topcase easier to carry. latch.
angle or obstruct handling These optional accessories also
Push lock housing 2 up to dis-
Cannot be trapped make good lashing points for
engage latch toggle 3.
items of luggage and the "wa-
Pull latch toggle 3 to the side
Cases tertight bag" optional accessory
and open the lid.
on cases and topcase.
with aluminium case OA

Aluminium rubbings
It is advisable to stow sensit-
ive items of luggage in a bag,
in order to prevent them from
becoming marked by rubbing
 Closing cases
7
90

Accessories

Disengage retainer 1. Engage retainer 1.

Close the case lid. Close the case lid. Close the case lid.
Hold latch toggle 3 in position Open the second catch of the Close the second latch of the
case lid. case lid.
z on the lid.
Push lock housing 2 down, Remove the case lid.
Remove the cases
making sure that the latch
Installing case lid
toggle grips firmly in the lid.
To secure the lock, turn the Place the case lid on the case.
key clockwise and remove. Close one latch of the case lid.
Using the locked side as a
Removing case lid hinge, open the case lid.
Opening cases ( 89).

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.

 Push lock housing 2 to one Installing cases
side to disengage latch 7
toggle 3.
Pull latch toggle 3 to the side, 91
while holding the case in posi-
tion.
The left case and the case
carrier can become hot on

Accessories
long rides.
Allow the case and the case car- Seat latch toggle 3 on the case
rier to cool down before remov- Set the case on the case car- carrier, while holding the case
ing the case. rier and push it to the rear in in position.
such a way that mounts on Push lock housing 2 to the
Pull the case forward as far as z
it will go and then to the side case carrier 5 and on case 4 side, making sure that the latch
to remove. engage each other. toggle grips firmly on the car-
rier.
Turn the key clockwise and
remove.

Topcase
with aluminium topcase OA
 Topcase and off-roading Closing topcase Removing topcase
7 It is advisable to either remove
92 the topcase or fit the backrest
cushion available as an optional
accessory if you intend off-road-
ing.

Opening topcase
Accessories

Close the topcase lid. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.

Hold latch toggle 3 in position Push lock housing 2 down to
z on the lid. engage latch toggle 3.
Push lock housing 2 down, Pull latch toggle 3 down.
making sure that the latch Pull the topcase to the rear and
toggle grips firmly in the lid. then lift it up to remove.
To secure the lock, turn the
Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. key clockwise and remove.
Push lock housing 2 up to dis-
engage latch toggle 3.
Pull latch toggle 3 back and
open the lid.
Installing topcase
7
93

Accessories
Hold latch toggle 3 in position The luggage carrier has two sets
Set the topcase on the top- on the topcase carrier. of holes, one above the other, at
case rack and push it forward Push lock housing 2 up, mak- locations 1. The topcase mount
in such a way that mounts on ing sure that the latch toggle can be tilted forward or back by
using holes at different heights
z
topcase rack 5 and on top- grips firmly on the carrier.
case 4 engage each other. To secure the lock, turn the front and back. This enables the
key clockwise and remove. topcase to be used as a backrest
in combination with the topcase
Adjustable topcase mount cushion available as an optional
The topcase mount can be in- accessory.
stalled on the luggage carrier or
instead of the rear seat.
 Repositioning topcase
7 mount
94

Accessories

Install the topcase mounts at

the desired angle in holes 1.
Remove screws 2 on left and
z right.
Remove the rear seat ( 62).
Maintenance

Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
8
95
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Maintenance
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 z
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
 General instructions Toolkit 4 Open-ended spanner
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de- Standard toolkit
Width across flats 8/10
Removing battery
96 scribes straightforward proced-
( 125).
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts. 5 Tool for oil cap
Special tightening torques are lis- Top up the engine oil
ted as applicable. The tightening ( 98).
Maintenance

torques for the threaded fasten-

ers on your motorcycle are listed Tools for adjusting
in the section entitled "Technical suspension settings
data". without Electronic Suspension
You will find information on more Adjustment (ESA) OE
extensive maintenance and repair 1 Torx wrenches T15, T25,
z work in the Repair Manual on T30
DVD for your motorcycle, which Removing body panels
is available from your authorised 2 Reversible-blade screw-
BMW Motorrad dealer. driver with star-head and
plain tips
Some of the work calls for spe- Replacing turn indic-
cial tools and a thorough know- ator bulbs, front and rear
ledge of motorcycle technology. ( 115).
If you are in doubt consult a 3 Open-ended spanner
specialist workshop, preferably Width across flats 14 1 Extension for hook wrench
your authorised BMW Motorrad Adjust the mirror arm
dealer. ( 54).
2 Hook wrench your authorised BMW Motorrad Wait five minutes for the oil to
Adjusting spring preload dealer. drain into the oil pan. 8
for front wheel ( 55).
Engine oil 97
3 Extension for screwdriver
blade Checking engine oil level
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel ( 57). The oil level varies with
the temperature of the

Maintenance
Tools service set oil. The higher the temperature,
the higher the level of oil in the
with service toolkit OA sump. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
Check the oil level in oil-level
interpretation; this in turn, means
that the engine will be operated
indicator 1. z
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.

BMW Motorrad has assembled Switch off the engine when it is

a tools service set that is ideal at operating temperature.
for carrying out extended service Make sure the ground is level
work (e.g. removing and installing and firm and place the motor-
wheels) on this motorcycle. You cycle on its centre stand.
can obtain the tools set from
 Top up the engine oil Always make sure that the oil
8 Make sure the ground is level level is correct.

98 and firm and place the motor- Top up the engine oil to the
cycle on its stand. specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
Maintenance

max 0.5 l (Difference

between MIN and MAX)
Engine oil, specified level Checking engine oil level
( 97).
Install the cap of the oil filler
Between MIN and MAX neck.
z marks
Wipe the area around the filler
neck clean.
Brake system
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark: Use the tool from the toolkit to Check operation of the
Top up the engine oil ( 98). remove cap 1 from the engine- brakes
oil filler neck. Pull the handbrake lever.
If the oil level is above the MAX Damage to the engine The pressure point must be
mark: can result if it is operated clearly perceptible.
Have the oil level corrected without enough oil, but the same Press the footbrake lever.
by a specialist workshop, also applies if the oil level is too The pressure point must be
preferably an authorised BMW high. clearly perceptible.
Motorrad dealer.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible: 8
Incorrect working practices 99
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and

Maintenance
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
Visually inspect the left and
specialist workshop, preferably Brake-pad wear limit,
right brake pads to ascertain
an authorised BMW Motorrad front
their thickness. Viewing direc-
dealer.
tion: Between wheel and front 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
Checking front brake pad suspension toward brake cal- without backing plate. The
z
thickness liper 1. wear indicators (grooves)
Make sure the ground is level must be clearly visible.)
and firm and place the motor- If the wear indicating marks are
cycle on its stand. no longer clearly visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake sys-
tem.
 In order to ensure the dependab-
8 ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
100 past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
Maintenance

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.
Visually inspect the brake pads
Checking rear brake pad Brake-pad wear limit,
to ascertain their thickness.
thickness rear
Viewing direction: from the left
Make sure the ground is level toward brake caliper 1. 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
z and firm and place the motor- without backing plate. Make
cycle on its stand. sure that the brake disc is
not visible through the bore
in the inboard brake block.)
If the brake disc is visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake sys-
tem.
In order to ensure the dependab- Checking brake-fluid
ility of the brake system, do not level, front brakes 8
permit the brake pads to wear
A low fluid level in the 101
past the minimum permissible
brake reservoir can allow air
thickness.
to penetrate the brake system.
Have the brake pads replaced This significantly reduces braking
by a specialist workshop, efficiency.

Maintenance
preferably an authorised BMW Check the brake-fluid level at
Motorrad dealer. regular intervals.
Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2
Brake-pad wear is between the brake pads. Make sure the ground is level
The rear brake has a brake-pad and firm and place the motor-
How to interpret the marks:
wear indicator. cycle on its centre stand.
Three rings visible: brake-pad
Move the handlebars to the z
thickness is at least 75 %
straight-ahead position.
Two rings visible: brake-pad
thickness is at least 50 %
One ring visible: brake-pad
thickness is at least 25 %
No rings visible: brake pads
worn to wear limit; check as
described above
 Checking brake-fluid
8 level, rear brakes
102 A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Maintenance

Check the brake-fluid level at

regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, front Make sure the ground is level
front reservoir 1.
and firm and place the motor-
Wear of the brake pads cycle on its centre stand.
causes the brake fluid level Brake fluid (DOT4)
z in the reservoir to sink. Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal, motorcycle up-
right)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
 Clutch
Checking clutch operation
8
Pull the clutch lever. 103
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:

Maintenance
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, rear an authorised BMW Motorrad
rear reservoir 1.
dealer.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level Brake fluid (DOT4) Checking clutch fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
z
Do not permit the brake fluid Make sure the ground is level
level to drop below the MIN and firm and place the motor-
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir cycle on its centre stand.
horizontal, motorcycle up- Move the handlebars to the
right) straight-ahead position.
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
 If the clutch-fluid level drops: Checking tyre tread depth
8 Unsuitable hydraulic fluids Your motorcycle's handling
104 could cause damage to the and grip can be impaired
clutch system. even before the tyres wear to
Do not attempt to top up the the minimum tyre tread depth
system with fluids of any kind. permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in good
Have the defect rectified as
Maintenance

time before they wear to the

quickly as possible by a spe-
minimum permissible tread
cialist workshop, preferably
Check the clutch fluid level in depth.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
reservoir 1.
dealer. Make sure the ground is level
Wear of the clutch causes and firm and place the motor-
z
the fluid level in the clutch Rims and tyres cycle on its stand.
fluid reservoir to rise. Measure the tyre tread depth
Checking rims
in the main tread grooves with
Clutch-fluid level (visual Make sure the ground is level wear marks.
inspection) and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Tyres have wear indicators
It is impermissible for the Visually inspect the rims for integrated into the main
clutch fluid level to drop. defects. tread grooves. The tyre is worn
(Motorcycle upright and Have damaged rims checked out when the tyre tread has worn
handlebars in straight-ahead and, if necessary, replaced by a down to the level of the marks.
position) specialist workshop, preferably The locations of the marks are
an authorised BMW Motorrad indicated on the edge of the tyre,
dealer. e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to min- Wheels are programmed into the control
imum:
Tyre recommendation
unit and are fundamental to all 8
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- calculations. Any change in these
For each size of tyre BMW influencing variables, caused for 105
able.
Motorrad tests and classifies example by a switch to wheels
Checking spokes as roadworthy certain makes. other than those installed ex-
Make sure the ground is level BMW Motorrad cannot assess works, can have serious effects
and firm and place the motor- the suitability or provide any on the performance of the con-

Maintenance
cycle on its stand. guarantee of road safety for other trol systems.
tyres. The sensor rings are essential
Draw the handle of a screw-
driver or a similar instrument BMW Motorrad recommends for correct road-speed calcula-
across the spokes and listen using only tyres tested by BMW tion, and they too must match
to the notes of the individual Motorrad. the motorcycle's control sys-
You can obtain detailed informa- tems and consequently cannot
spokes. z
If the notes vary: tion from your authorised BMW be changed.
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter- If you decide that you would like
Have the spokes checked by a
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com. to fit non-standard wheels to
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad your motorcycle, it is very im-
Effect of wheel size portant to consult a specialist
dealer.
on suspension-control workshop beforehand, prefer-
systems ably an authorised BMW Motor-
Wheel size is very important as rad dealer. In some cases, the
a parameter for the suspension- data programmed into the control
control systems ABS and ASC. units can be changed to suit the
In particular, the diameter and the new wheel sizes.
width of a motorcycle's wheels
 RDC label care not to damage the RDC Mask off the parts of the wheel
8 with tyre pressure monitoring sensor. Be sure to draw the rim that could be scratched in
(RDC) OE attention of the authorised BMW the process of removing the
106 Motorrad dealer or specialist brake calipers.
workshop to the fact that the
wheel is fitted with an RDC
sensor.
Maintenance

Remove the front wheel

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
with BMW Motorrad Integral
z ABS II OE
Incorrect tyre fitting can
damage the RDC sensors. Once the calipers have
Be sure to explain to the au- been removed, there is
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer a risk of the brake pads being
or the specialist workshop that pressed together to the extent
the wheel is fitted with an RDC that they cannot be slipped back
sensor. over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
If the motorcycle is equipped
Do not operate the handbrake
with RDC, each wheel rim bears
lever when the brake calipers
an adhesive label indicating the
Unclip the two retaining clips 1 have been removed.
position of the RDC sensor.
When changing the tyre, take holding the ABS sensor cable
to the brake line.
Remove securing screws 2 of with BMW Motorrad Integral
the left and right brake calipers. ABS II OE 8
107

Maintenance
Release axle clamping screw 2.
Remove quick-release axle 3,
Remove screw 1 and remove while supporting the wheel.
Force the brake pads 3 slightly the ABS sensor from its bore. Roll the front wheel forward to
apart by rocking brake cal- remove. z
liper 4 back and forth against Raise front of motorcycle until
brake disc 5. the front wheel can turn freely.
Carefully pull the brake calipers BMW Motorrad recommends
back and out until clear of the the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
brake discs. stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Install the front-wheel stand
( 111).
 Always have the security of the
8 fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
108 ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Maintenance

Remove spacing bushing 4 Raise the front wheel, insert

from the front-wheel hub. quick-release axle 3 and
tighten to specified torque.
Installing front wheel
z Quick-release axle in axle
Possible malfunctions when Install spacing bushing 4 in the holder
ABS and ASC systems in- wheel hub.
tervene if non-standard wheels 50 Nm
are installed. The front wheel must be
installed right way round to Tighten axle clamping screw 2
See the information on the effect
rotate in the correct direction. to the specified torque.
of wheel size on the ABS and
ASC systems at the start of this Note the direction-of-rotation ar- Clamping screw (quick-
chapter. rows on the tyre or the wheel release axle) in slider
rim. tube
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified Roll the front wheel into posi-
19 Nm
torque can work loose or their tion between the front forks.
threads can suffer damage.
with BMW Motorrad Integral the brake lever is pulled or the
ABS II OE brake pedal depressed. 8
Operate the brake several 109
times until the brake pads are
bedded.

with BMW Motorrad Integral

ABS II OE

Maintenance
Install securing screws 2 on
left and right and tighten to
Insert the ABS sensor into its specified tightening torque.
bore and install screw 1.
Brake caliper to slider z
Remove the front-wheel stand. tube

Ease the brake calipers on to 30 Nm

the brake discs. Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim. Clip on retaining clips 1 holding
the sensor cable to the brake
Braking efficiency is im- line.
paired if the brake pads are
Check that the sensor cable is
not correctly bedded against the
held securely at clip 3; if ne-
discs.
cessary clip the cable into the
Before riding off, always check clip.
that the brakes bite as soon as
 The cable of the wheel- See the information on the effect
8 speed sensor could chafe of wheel size on the ABS and
through if it comes into contact ASC systems at the start of this
110 with the brake disc. chapter.
Make sure that the sensor Threaded fasteners not
cable is routed correctly. tightened to the specified
Make sure that the sensor torque can work loose or their
Maintenance

cable is routed as shown threads can suffer damage.

here. Always have the security of the
Parts of the exhaust system fasteners checked by a specialist
Remove the rear wheel can be hot. workshop, preferably an author-
Make sure the ground is level Do not touch hot parts of the ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
and firm and place the motor- exhaust system. Seat the rear wheel on the
z cycle on its centre stand.
Remove studs 1 from the rear rear-wheel adapter.
Engage first gear.
wheel, while supporting the
wheel.
Lower the rear wheel to the
ground and roll it out to the
rear.

Installing rear wheel

Possible malfunctions when
ABS and ASC systems in-
tervene if non-standard wheels
are installed.
 Front-wheel stand
Install the front-wheel 8
stand 111
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
to support motorcycles not fitted
with a centre stand or without

Maintenance
other auxiliary stands. A motor-
Install wheel studs 1 and cycle resting only on the front Slacken adjusting screws 1.
tighten to specified torque. wheel stand and the rear wheel
Push the two adapters 2 apart
can topple.
until the front forks fit between
Rear wheel to wheel car- Place the motorcycle on its them.
rier centre stand or another auxiliary z
Use locating pins 3 to set the
stand before lifting the front
Tightening sequence: front-wheel stand to the de-
wheel with the BMW Motorrad
tighten in diagonally sired height.
front-wheel stand.
opposite sequence Centre the front-wheel stand
Make sure the ground is level relative to the front wheel and
60 Nm
and firm and place the motor- push it against the front axle.
cycle on its centre stand.
Use basic stand (83 30 0 402
241) with front-wheel adapter
(83 30 0 402 242).
 Bulbs
8 Replacing low-beam and
112 high-beam headlight bulb
The positions of the plug,
the spring retainer and the
bulb might not be as illustrated
below.
Maintenance

Make sure the ground is level

Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the and firm and place the motor-
that the front forks are securely centre stand and is raised cycle on its stand.
seated. too far, the centre stand will lift Switch off the ignition.
Tighten adjusting screws 1. clear of the ground and the mo-
z torcycle could topple to one side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the centre stand
remains on the ground.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the motorcycle.

Remove high-beam headlight

cover 1 or low-beam headlight
cover 2 by turning the cover Replace the defective bulb. The bulb might face in a
counter-clockwise.
Bulbs for the low-beam
direction other than that 8
shown here.
headlight 113
Engage spring clip 4 in the
H7 / 12 V / 55 W catch.

Bulb for high-beam

headlight

Maintenance
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Hold the new bulb by the base
only, in order to keep the glass
Disconnect plug 3. free of foreign matter.
z

Install plug 3.

Disengage spring clip 4 and Install bulb 5, making sure that

swing it aside. tab 6 is correctly positioned.
Remove bulb 5.
 Replace the defective bulb.
8 Bulb for parking light
114

W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
Maintenance

the glass free of foreign matter.

Install cover 1 for the high- Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the
beam headlight or cover 2 for headlight housing.
the low-beam headlight, as ap-
plicable, by turning the cover
z clockwise. Make sure that the
wording TOP is at the top.

Replacing parking-light
bulb
Make sure the ground is level Install the bulb in the bulb
and firm and place the motor- socket.
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition. Pull the bulb out of the bulb
Turn the handlebars all the way socket.
to the right
 8
115

Maintenance
Install bulb carrier 1 in the Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise
headlight housing. and remove it from the bulb
housing.
Replacing turn indicator
bulbs, front and rear Replace the defective bulb. z
Make sure the ground is level Bulbs for flashing turn
and firm and place the motor- indicators, front
cycle on its stand.
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE
LED / 12 V
Pull the glass out of the re-
flector housing at the threaded- Bulbs for flashing turn
fastener side. indicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
 LED rear light
8 Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear If the number of LEDs in the rear
116 light that have failed exceeds the
with LED turn indicators OE number stated in the Technical
LED / 12 V Data below, the rear light must
be replaced. Under these cir-
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold cumstances:
the new bulb in order to keep
Seek the advice of a specialist
Maintenance

the glass free of foreign matter.

workshop, preferably an author-
Working from the inboard side, ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
insert the glass into the bulb
Maximum number of de-
housing and close the housing.
fective LEDs in rear-light
unit
z
1 (Brake light/rear light)
none (Number-plate light
(white))

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install

Replacing auxiliary-
it in the bulb housing. headlight bulbs
with auxiliary headlights OE
Install screw 1. The procedure described
below applies only to aux-
iliary headlights with halogen
bulbs. The LED auxiliary head-
lights can only be replaced as
complete units. 8
Make sure the ground is level 117
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.

Maintenance
Remove four screws 3. Turn bulb 6 counter-clockwise
Push bulb cover 4 down to to remove.
remove.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for auxiliary head- z
light
Disconnect plug 1.
Slacken screw 2. H11 / 12 V / 55 W
Pivot the headlight lens for- Hold the new bulb by the base
ward. only, in order to keep the glass
free of foreign matter.

Pull bulb housing 5 down until

it is clear of the holder.
 Adjust the headlight so that
8 it does not dazzle oncoming
traffic.
118
Replacing fuses for
auxiliary headlights
with auxiliary headlights OE
Maintenance

Insert bulb 6 into its socket Seat bulb cover 4 from below.
and turn it clockwise to install. Install four screws 3.
Pivot the headlight lens back.

Pull off side cover 1.

Push bulb housing 5 up into

the holder from below. Tighten screw 2.
Connect plug 1.
 8
119

Maintenance
Disconnect plug 2. Replace fuse 4 for right head- Connect plug 2.
light or fuse 5 for left headlight,
as applicable.
Fuse for auxiliary head- z
light

with auxiliary headlights OE

or
with LED auxiliary head-
lights OA
7.5 A
To do so, squeeze retaining Install side cover 1.
clips 3 together on left and
right and disconnect the plug.
 Air filter
8 Remove the air filter
120 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the front seat ( 62).
Maintenance

Remove screw 3. Push out both retainers 1 by

Pull the side cover at 4 and 5 pressing at rear.
to disengage it from the hold- Pull the intake air pipe out of
ers. holder 2 and remove.
z

Remove long screw 1 and

short screws 2 and remove
the cover.

Remove two screws 6 and Pull out air filter 3 at the bot-
pull the fuel-tank cover out of tom.
holder 7.
Installing air filter
8
121

Maintenance
Position the air intake pipe on Cylinders not synchronised.
Insert air filter 3 into the air fil- the air filter housing and push it Make sure the throttle-valve
ter housing at the top. into holder 2. cable is correctly routed.
Push the air filter into the air Push retainers 1 into the hold-
Check that the throttle-valve z
filter housing at the bottom, ers until they engage with an
cable is seated in guide 4 of
making sure that the vanes are audible click.
the intake and that the throttle
not bent. valve is seated against the
stop.
 A short-circuit can res-
8 ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident-
122 ally brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Maintenance

Jump-starting with a donor-

Seat the fuel-tank cover Hold the cover in position and battery voltage higher than
in holder 7 and install two install short screws 2 and long 12 V can damage the vehicle
screws 6. screw 1. electronics.
Install the front seat ( 63). Make sure that the battery of the
z donor vehicle has a voltage rating
Jump starting of 12 V.
The wires leading to the Make sure the ground is level
power socket do not have and firm and place the motor-
a load-capacity rating adequate cycle on its stand.
for jump-starting the engine. Ex- Remove the front seat ( 62).
cessively high current can lead When jump-starting the engine,
to a cable fire or damage to the do not disconnect the battery
vehicle electronics. from the on-board electrical
Press the side cover at 4 Do not use the on-board socket system.
and 5 to engage it in the to jump-start the engine of the
holders. motorcycle.
Install screw 3.
 The spring-strut screw can Do not use proprietary
be used as an alternative to start-assist sprays or other 8
the battery's negative terminal. products to start the engine.
123
Run the engine of the donor Install the front seat ( 63).
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehicle Battery
with the discharged battery Maintenance instructions

Maintenance
in the usual way; if the en-
Correct upkeep, recharging and
gine does not start, wait a few
Remove protective cap 1 from storage will prolong the life of
minutes before repeating the
the battery's positive terminal. the battery and are essential if
attempt in order to protect the
warranty claims are to be con-
Begin by connecting one end starter motor and the donor
sidered.
of the red jump lead to the battery.
positive terminal of the dis- Compliance with the points be- z
Allow both engines to idle for a
charged battery and the other low is important in order to max-
few minutes before disconnect-
end to the positive terminal of imise battery life:
ing the jump leads.
the donor battery (positive on Keep the surface of the battery
Disconnect the jump lead from
this vehicle: position 2). clean and dry
the negative terminals first,
Then connect one end of the then disconnect the second Do not open the battery
black jump lead to the negat- lead from the positive termin- Do not top up with water
ive terminal of the donor bat- als. Be sure to read and comply
tery and the other end to the Remember to reinstall the pro- with the instructions for char-
negative terminal of the dis- tective cap on the battery's ging the battery on the follow-
charged battery (negative on positive terminal. ing pages
this vehicle: position 3). Do not turn the battery upside
down
 If the battery is not discon- Charge the battery when with the charger connected dir-
8 nected, the on-board elec- connected ectly to the battery posts.
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually Only chargers suitable for
124 Charging the connected
drain the battery. This can cause this mode of charging can
battery directly at the bat-
the battery to run flat. If this hap- be used to recharge the battery
tery terminals can damage the
pens, warranty claims will not be via the on-board socket. Unsuit-
vehicle electronics.
accepted. able chargers could cause dam-
Always disconnect the battery
Connect a float charger to the
Maintenance

from the on-board circuits be- age to the motorcycle's on-board

battery if the motorcycle is to electrics.
fore recharging it with a charger
remain out of use for more than Use BMW chargers with the
connected directly to the battery
four weeks. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864
posts.
BMW Motorrad has de- (220 V) or, as applicable,
If you switch on the igni-
veloped a float charger spe- 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If
z tion and the multifunction
cially designed for compatibility you are in doubt, disconnect
display and telltale lights fail to
with the electronics of your mo- the battery from the on-board
light up, the battery is completely
torcycle. Using this charger, you systems and connect the charger
flat (battery voltage is less than 9
can keep the battery charged directly to the battery.
V). Attempting to charge a com-
during long periods of disuse, Charge via the power socket,
pletely flat battery via the on-
without having to disconnect the with the battery connected
board socket can cause damage
battery from the motorcycle's to the motorcycle's on-board
to the motorcycle's electronics.
on-board systems. You can ob- electrical system.
tain additional information from If a battery has discharged to the
your authorised BMW Motorrad extent that it is completely flat, it The motorcycle's on-board
dealer. has to be disconnected from the electronics know when the
on-board circuits and charged battery is fully charged. The
on-board socket is switched off The battery has to be re- with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
when this happens. charged at regular intervals If applicable, switch off the anti- 8
Comply with the operating in- in the course of a lengthy period theft alarm.
of disuse. See the instructions 125
structions of the charger. Switch off the ignition.
for caring for your battery. Al-
If you are unable to charge ways fully recharge the battery
the battery through the on- before restoring it to use
board socket, you may be using

Maintenance
a charger that is not compatible Remove the battery
with your motorcycle's electron- Remove the front seat ( 62).
ics. If this happens, disconnect Remove the rider's manual, if
the battery from the on-board applicable.
systems and connect the charger
directly to the battery.
z
Charging battery when
Disconnection in the wrong
disconnected sequence increases the risk
Charge the battery using a of short-circuits.
suitable charger. Always proceed in the correct
Comply with the operating in- sequence.
structions of the charger.
Disconnect negative battery
Once the battery is fully
lead 1 first.
charged, disconnect the Remove screw 1 and remove
charger's terminal clips from Then remove the protective
the holder. cap and disconnect positive
the battery terminals.
lead 2.
 Remove screw 3 of the battery Installation in the wrong
8 retainer. sequence increases the risk
Disengage the retainer at the of short-circuits.
126 bottom and remove. Always proceed in the correct
Lift the battery up and out; sequence.
work it slightly back and forth Never install the battery without
if it is difficult to remove. the protective cap.
Maintenance

Installing battery Connect battery positive lead 2

first.
Place the battery in the battery Hold the holder in position and
Then connect battery negative
compartment, positive terminal install screw 1.
lead 1.
on the right in the forward dir-
Switch on the ignition. Insert the rider's manual, if ap-
ection of travel.
plicable.
z If the battery was discon-
nected from the motorcycle Install the front seat ( 63).
for a prolonged period of time Setting clock ( 42).
it will be necessary to enter the
current date in the instrument
panel, in order to ensure that the
service-due indicator functions
correctly.
If you want to have the date set
consult a specialist workshop,
Engage the retainer at the bot- preferably an authorised BMW
tom, push it over the battery Motorrad dealer.
and install screw 3.
Care

Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
9
127
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 z
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 130
 Care products painted parts prior to washing Warm water intensifies the
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
the motorcycle. effect of salt.
To prevent stains, do not wash Use only cold water to wash off
128 that you use the cleaning and
the motorcycle immediately after road salt.
care products you can obtain
it has been exposed to strong
from your authorised BMW The high pressure of high-
sunlight and do not wash it in the
Motorrad dealer. The substances pressure cleaners (steam
sun.
in BMW CareProducts have been cleaners) can damage seals, the
Make sure that the motorcycle
Care

tested in laboratories and in hydraulic brake system, the elec-

is washed frequently, especially trical system, and the seat.
practice; they provide optimised
z care and protection for the
during the winter months.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
materials used in your vehicle. To remove road salt, clean the pressure cleaning equipment.
motorcycle with cold water im-
The use of unsuitable mediately after every trip.
cleaning and care products Cleaning easily
can damage vehicle components. After the motorcycle has damaged components
been washed, ridden
Do not use solvents such as cel- Plastics
through water or ridden in
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
the rain, the brake discs and If plastic parts are cleaned
fuel or the like, and do not use
pads might be wet and the using unsuitable cleaning
cleaning products that contain
brakes might not take effect agents, the surfaces can be dam-
alcohol.
immediately. aged.
Washing motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time Do not use cleaning agents that
until the brake discs and brake contain alcohol, solvents or ab-
BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. rasives to clean plastic parts.
that you use BMW insect re- Even fly-remover pads or clean-
mover to soften and wash off ing pads with hard surfaces can
insects and stubborn dirt on produce scratches.
Body panels Cooling fins can be bent Remove particularly aggressive
Clean the trim panels with water easily. substances immediately, how- 9
and BMW plastic care emulsion. Take care not to bend the fins ever, as otherwise the paint can
when cleaning the radiator. be affected or become discol- 129
Windscreens and headlight oured. Substances of this nature
lenses made of plastic Rubber include spilt fuel, oil, grease,
Clean off dirt and insects with a Treat rubber components with brake fluid and bird droppings.
soft sponge and plenty of water. water or BMW rubber-care We recommend BMW vehicle

Care
Soften stubborn dirt and products. polish or BMW paint cleaner for
insects by covering the af- Using silicone sprays for
this purpose. z
fected areas with a wet cloth. Marks on the paintwork are par-
the care of rubber seals can
ticularly easy to see after the
cause damage.
Chrome motorcycle has been washed.
Do not use silicone sprays or
Use plenty of water and BMW Remove stains of this kind im-
other care products that contain
shampoo to clean chrome, par- mediately, using cleaning-grade
silicon.
ticularly if it has been exposed to benzene or petroleum spirit on a
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
road salt. Use chrome polish for Paint care BMW Motorrad recommends
additional treatment.
Washing the motorcycle regularly BMW tar remover for removing
Radiator will help counteract the long-term specks of tar. Remember to wax
effects of substances that dam- the parts treated in this way.
Clean the radiator regularly to
age the paint, especially if your
prevent overheating of the en-
motorcycle is ridden in areas
gine due to inadequate cooling.
with high air pollution or natural
For example, use a garden hose
sources of dirt, for example tree
with low water pressure.
resin or pollen.
 Protective wax coating ers can provide suitable auxili-
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
ary stands.

130 applying only BMW car wax or

Restoring motorcycle
products containing carnauba
wax or synthetic wax. to use
It is time to rewax the paint- Remove the protective wax
work when water "puddles" on coating.
Care

the surface, instead of forming Clean the motorcycle.

beads. Install a charged battery.
z
Before starting: work through
Laying up motorcycle the checklist.
Clean the motorcycle.
Removing battery ( 125).
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main and
side stand pivots with a suit-
able lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel. Au-
thorised BMW Motorrad deal-
Technical data

Technical data
troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
10
131
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
z
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
 troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start or is difficult to start
132 Possible cause Rectification
Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position
Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
Technical data

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 74).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 124).

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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel FR Valid
10
133
Brake caliper to slider tube
M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm
Clamping screw (quick-release
axle) in slider tube

Technical data
M8 x 35 19 Nm
Quick-release axle in axle holder
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Rear wheel FR Valid
Rear wheel to wheel carrier
z
M10 x 53 x 1.25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence
60 Nm
Mirror arm FR Valid
Mirror to adapter
Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 22 Nm
 Mirror arm FR Valid
10 Mirror adapter to clamping
134 block
M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm
Shift lever FR Valid
Technical data

Peg to gearshift lever

M6 x 16 8 Nm

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Engine
Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-
10
cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two 135
overhead camshafts and four radially positioned
valves per cylinder, electronic engine manage-
ment.
Displacement 1170 cm3

Technical data
Cylinder bore 101 mm
Piston stroke 73 mm
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Nominal output 81 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1
with power reduction OE 72 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1 z
Torque 120 Nm, - at engine speed: 6000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1
Idle speed 1150±50 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempe-
rature
 Fuel
10 Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded
136 98 ROZ/RON
91 AKI
alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and
consumption-related restrictions)
Technical data

95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
with regular unleaded (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (power- and consumption-re-
lated restrictions)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
z Usable fuel capacity approx. 33 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

BMW recommends BP fuels

Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change
10
137
of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes
SAE 5W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF
/ ACEA A2, or better
≥-20 °C

Technical data
SAE 5W-≥50 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF
/ ACEA A2, or better
≥-20 °C
SAE 10W-40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF
/ ACEA A2, or better
≥-10 °C
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SAE 10W-≥50 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF
/ ACEA A2, or better
≥-20 °C
SAE 15W-≥40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch, API SF
/ ACEA A2, or better
≥0 °C
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

BMW recommends
 Clutch
10 clutch type Single-plate dry clutch
138
Transmission
gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction
damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves
Technical data

Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, Primary transmission ratio

2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear
1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear
1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear
1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear
0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear
z 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear
with Enduro gearbox OE 1,737, Primary transmission ratio
2.600 (39:15 teeth), 1st gear
1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear
1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear
1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear
0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear
0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear
Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
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139
Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW
Motorrad Paralever
Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth)

Technical data
Running gear
Front wheel
Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,
leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-
scopic forks, central spring strut supported by
leading link and front frame z
Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube
gas-filled shock absorber; spring preload mechan-
ically adjustable
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled
shock absorber, electrically adjustable rebound
damping and electro-hydraulically adjustable
spring preload
Spring travel, front 210 mm, At wheel
10 Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW
140 Motorrad Paralever
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable re-
bound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring
preload
Technical data

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically
adjustable rebound damping and electro-hydraul-
ically adjustable spring preload
Spring travel at rear wheel 220 mm

Brakes
z
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE Sintered metal
Wheels and tyres
Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
10
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer 141
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
front wheel type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Technical data
front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Tyre designation, front 110 / 80 - 19
Rear wheel
rear-wheel type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2
rear wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"
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Tyre designation, rear 150 / 70 - 17
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
 Electrics
10 Electrical rating of on-board sockets 5A
142
with extra socket OA max 5 A, Total for all sockets
Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec-
tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the
circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched
Technical data

on after the fault has been rectified.

Fuse for auxiliary headlight
with auxiliary headlights OE 7.5 A
or
with LED auxiliary headlights OA
Battery
z
battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
battery rated voltage 12 V
battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
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143
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V
Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 1, Brake light/rear light

Technical data
unit none, Number-plate light (white)
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE LED / 12 V
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE LED / 12 V
z
Bulb for auxiliary headlight
with auxiliary headlights OE H11 / 12 V / 55 W
 Frame
10 Frame type Tubular steel front frame and rear frame, with
144 load-bearing drive unit
type plate location On left side behind side cover
VIN location Front frame top centre
Technical data

Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2240 mm, Across luggage carrier
Height of motorcycle 1525 mm, Over windscreen, at DIN unladen
weight
Width of motorcycle 980 mm, Across handlebars
z Front-seat height 890...910 mm, At unladen weight
Weights
Unladen weight 259 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %
10
load of fuel, without optional extras 145
Permissible gross weight 475 kg
Maximum payload 216 kg

Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h

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Technical data
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Service

Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
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147
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Service
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 z
 BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- BMW Motorrad Mobility
11 BMW Motorrad has an extens-
rad dealer. services
148 ive after-sales service network In order to help ensure that your As owner of a new BMW mo-
in place to look after you and BMW is always in optimum torcycle, in circumstances in
your motorcycle in more than condition, BMW Motorrad which assistance is required you
100 countries. Authorised BMW recommends compliance with can benefit from the protection
Motorrad dealerships have the the maintenance intervals afforded by the various BMW
Service

technical information and the specified for your motorcycle. Motorrad mobility services (e.g.
technical know-how to carry out Have all maintenance and repair Mobile Service, breakdown ser-
reliably all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the vice, vehicle recovery service).
z work on your BMW. "Service" chapter in this manual. Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Visit our website www.bmw- For generous treatment of claims dealer will be happy provide in-
motorrad.com to find out where submitted after the warranty formation about the mobility ser-
the nearest authorised BMW period has expired, evidence of vices available to you.
Motorrad dealership is located. regular maintenance is essential.
If maintenance and re- Maintenance work
pair work is performed in- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
BMW Pre-delivery Check
expertly, it could result in con- dealer can provide information on
BMW services and the work un- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
sequential damage and thus con-
dertaken as part of each service. dealer conducts the BMW pre-
stitute a safety risk.
delivery check before handing
BMW Motorrad recommends you
over the motorcycle to you.
to have all the associated work
on your motorcycle carried out
by a specialist workshop, prefer-
BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
The BMW running-in check has the next scheduled date for the 11
to be performed when the mo- service.
The service-due indicator in the 149
torcycle has covered between
500 km and 1200 km multifunction display reminds you
about one month or 1000 km in
BMW Service advance when the time for a ser-
The BMW Service is carried out vice is approaching, on the basis

Service
once a year; the extent of servi- of the programmed values.
cing can vary, depending on the
age of the motorcycle and the z
distance it has covered. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
confirms that the service work
has been carried out and enters
the date when the next service
will be due.
Riders who cover long distances
in a year might have to bring in
their motorcycles for service be-
fore the next scheduled date. It
is to allow for these cases that
a maximum odometer reading is
entered as well in the confirma-
tion of service. Servicing has to
be brought forward if this odo-
 Confirmation of maintenance work
11
BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in
150
Check Check
Completed Completed

on on
Service

Odometer reading

Next service
z at the latest

on
or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
11
151
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

11 BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
152
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
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153
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

11 BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
154
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

Confirmation of service
The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories 11
and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. 155
Item Odometer Date
reading

Service
z
 Item Odometer Date
11 reading
156

Service

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A ASC Brake fluid
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 14 Checking fluid level, front, 101 12
ABS Engineering details, 82 Checking fluid level, rear, 102
Control, 14 157
Operation, 50 Reservoir, front, 13
Engineering details, 80 Self-diagnosis, 70 Reservoir, rear, 13
Operation, 49 Warnings, 34 Brake pads
Self-diagnosis, 70 Auxiliary headlights Checking front, 99
Warnings, 33 Checking rear, 100

Index
Control, 14
Accessories Average values Running in, 71
General instructions, 88 Resetting, 44 z
Brakes
Air filter Adjusting handlebar lever, 52
Installation, 121 B Checking operation, 98
Position on the motorcycle, 13 Battery Safety instructions, 73
Removal, 120 Charging battery when Technical data, 140
Ambient temperature connected, 124
Wear indicator, 101
Ice warning, 33 Charging battery when
Bulbs
Reading, 23 disconnected, 125 Replacing auxiliary-headlight
Anti-theft alarm Installation, 126 bulbs, 116
Telltale light, 18 Maintenance instructions, 123 Replacing high-beam headlight
Warning, 38 Position on the motorcycle, 17 bulb, 112
Removal, 125 Replacing low-beam headlight
Technical data, 142 bulb, 112
Warning for battery charge Replacing parking-light
current, 31 bulb, 114
Replacing rear light, 116
 Replacing turn indicator D Warning for engine oil
12 bulbs, 115 Damping
Adjuster, rear, 11
pressure, 31
Technical data, 143 Equipment, 7
158 Adjusting, 57
Warning for bulb failure, 31 ESA
Dimensions, 144 Control, 14
C Engineering details, 85
Case E Operation, 58
Operation, 89 Electrics
Index

Checklist, 68 Technical data, 142

F
Clock Emergency off switch (kill Frame
z Adjusting, 42 switch), 16 Technical data, 144
Control, 18 Operation, 47 Front-wheel stand
Clutch Engine Installing, 111
Adjusting handlebar lever, 51 Starting, 68 Fuel
Checking fluid level, 103 Technical data, 135 Filler neck, 13
Checking operation, 103 Warning for engine Refuelling, 74
Fluid reservoir, 11 electronics, 30 Technical data, 136
Technical data, 138 Engine oil Fuel reserve
Checking fill level, 97 Range, 22
Confirmation of maintenance
work, 150 Filler neck, 13 Warning, 30
Currency, 7 Fill-level indicator, 11 Fuses
Oil level, 24 for replacing auxiliary
headlight, 118
Technical data, 137
Technical data, 142
Topping up, 98
Warning for engine oil level, 32
G Helmet holder High-beam headlight,
General views
Instrument panel, 18
Helmet, securing, 64 operating, 45 12
Position on the motorcycle, 17 Low-beam headlight, 45
Left multifunction switch, 14 159
Horn, 14 Operating auxiliary
Left side of motorcycle, 11 headlights, 46
Multifunction display, 20 I Parking lights, operating, 45
Right multifunction switch, 16 Ignition
Side light, 45
Right side of motorcycle, 13 Switching off, 40

Index
Luggage
Underneath the seat, 17 Switching on, 40
Instructions for loading, 66
Warning and telltale lights, 21 Immobiliser z
Reserve key, 41
Grip heating M
Control, 16 Warning, 30 Maintenance
Operation, 48 Instrument panel General instructions, 96
Ambient-light brightness Maintenance intervals, 148
H sensor, 18 Mirrors
Handlebars Overview, 18 Adjusting, 54
Adjusting, 55 Mobility services, 148
Hazard warning flashers J Motorcycle
Control, 14, 16 Jump starting, 122
care, 127
Operation, 46 Cleaning, 127
K
Headlight Keys, 40 Lashing, 76
Beam throw, 61 Laying up, 130
Driving on right/driving on L Parking, 74
left, 61 Lights
Headlight beam-throw Control, 14
adjustment, 11 Headlight flasher, operating, 45
 Multifunction display R Spring preload
12 Control, 14 Rear-wheel drive
Technical data, 139
Adjuster, front, 11
Meaning of symbols, 21 Adjuster, rear, 13
160 Refuelling, 74
Overview, 20 Adjusting, 55
Rev. counter, 18
Selecting readings, 43 Starting, 68
Rider's Manual
multifunction switch Position on the motorcycle, 17 Control, 16
General view, left side, 14 Steering lock
Running gear
General view, right side, 16
Index

Technical data, 139 Locking, 41

Running in, 71 Symbols
z O Meaning, 21
Odometer and tripmeters
Control, 18 S
Safety instructions T
Resetting, 44 Technical data
for brakes, 73
Off-roading, 72 Battery, 142
for riding, 66
Brakes, 140
P Seats
Bulbs, 143
Parking, 74 Adjusting seat height, 63
Clutch, 138
Power socket Lock, 11
Dimensions, 144
Notes on use, 88 Removing and installing, 62
Electrics, 142
Position on the motorcycle, 11 Service, 148
Service-due indicator, 22 Engine, 135
Pre-ride check, 69
Shift lever Engine oil, 137
Adjusting, 53 Frame, 144
Spark plugs Fuel, 136
Technical data, 142 Rear-wheel drive, 139
Speedometer, 18 Running gear, 139
 Spark plugs, 142 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Warnings
Standards, 7 Adhesive label for rim, 106 ABS, 33 12
Transmission, 138 Engineering details, 84 Anti-theft alarm, 38
161
Weights, 145 Reading, 23 ASC, 34
Wheels and tyres, 141 Warnings, 35 Battery charge current, 31
Telltale lights Tyres Bulb defect, 31
Overview, 21 Checking inflation pressure, 60 Engine electronics, 30

Index
Toolkit Checking tread depth, 104 Engine oil level, 32
Contents, 96 Pressures, 141 Engine oil pressure, 31
Position on the motorcycle, 17 Recommendation, 105 Fuel reserve, 30 z
topcase Running in, 71 Ice warning, 33
Operation, 91 Table of tyre pressures, 17 Immobiliser, 30
Torques, 133 Technical data, 141 Mode of presentation, 25
Transmission Top speed, 67 RDC, 35
Technical data, 138
Warnings, overview, 26
troubleshooting chart, 132 V Weights
Turn indicators Vehicle
Payload table, 17
Control, left, 14 Restoring to use, 130
Technical data, 145
Control, right, 16 Vehicle identification number
Position on the motorcycle, 13 Wheels
Operation, 46 Change of size, 105
Type plate
W Checking spokes, 105
Position on the motorcycle, 11
Warning lights Installing front wheel, 108
Overview, 21 Installing rear wheel, 110
Remove the front wheel, 106
 Remove the rear wheel, 110
12 Technical data, 141
162 Windscreen
Adjuster, 11
Adjusting, 54
Index

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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the vehicle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market spe-
cification. No claims will be en-
tertained as a result of such dis-
crepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2011 BMW Motorrad

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

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded
98 ROZ/RON
91 AKI
alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-re-
lated restrictions)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
with regular unleaded (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (power- and consumption-related re-
strictions)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 33 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

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