BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate
Riding Machine

Rider's Manual
R 1200 GS Adventure
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you to the community of BMW
riders. Familiarise yourself with We hope you will enjoy riding
your new motorcycle so that you your BMW and that all your jour-
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About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant 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 informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle'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 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
the end of this Rider's Manual if Warning and telltale Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
you want to find a particular topic lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Daytime running light . . . . . . . 57
or item of information. Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 22 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Warning symbols in the dis- Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 59
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 BMW Motorrad Integ-
Abbreviations and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 38 Automatic Stability Control
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 40 Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 65
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Recommendation to up- Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
General view, right side . . . . . 13 shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Dynamic ESA, electronic
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 suspension adjustment . . . . . . 69
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 15 Ignition switch/steering Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Multifunction switch, lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Electronic immobiliser Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 46 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 73
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 52 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Emergency off switch (kill Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 75
Stowage compartment . . . . . . 78 7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 101 9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 General instructions . . . . . . . 102 Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 80 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 142
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Cleaning easily damaged
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Laying up the motor-
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 86 Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Protective wax coating . . . . 144
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 117 Restoring motorcycle to
Securing motorcycle for Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 10 Technical data . . . . . . 145
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 146
6 Engineering details . . . . . 91
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 147
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Integral 8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 General instructions . . . . . . . 132 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Electronic engine manage- Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
ment with BMW Motorrad Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 133 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 152
Tyre pressure monitoring Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 154
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Riding specifications . . . . . . 159
11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 162
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 162
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Confirmation of service . . . . 169
12 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
13 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

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 Overview Abbreviations and Indicates the end of a
1 An important aspect of this symbols passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
6 Rider's Manual is that it can Indicates warnings that you of equipment.
be used for quick and easy must comply with for reas-
reference. Consulting the ons of your safety and the safety Tightening torque.
extensive index at the end of this of others, and to protect your
Rider's Manual is the fastest way product against damage.
General instructions

to find information on a particular Technical data.

Specific instructions on
topic or item. To first read an
how to operate, control, ad-
overview of your motorcycle,
just or look after items of equip- OE Optional extra
please go to chapter 2. All
ment on the motorcycle. The motorcycles are as-
maintenance and servicing work
on the motorcycle is documented Indicates the end of an sembled complete with
in Chapter 11. This record of the item of information. all the BMW Motorrad
maintenance work you have had optional extras originally
performed on your motorcycle Instruction. ordered.
is a precondition for generous
z treatment of goodwill claims. Result of an activity. OA Optional accessory
When the time comes to sell You can obtain optional
Reference to a page with accessories through
your BMW, please remember
more detailed informa- your authorised
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
tion. BMW Motorrad dealer;
it is an important part of the mo-
torcycle. optional accessories have
to be retrofitted to the
motorcycle.
EWS Electronic immobiliser. note, too, that your motorcycle from the information supplied

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-

might not be exactly as illus- in the Rider's Manual. Nor can 1
trated in this manual on account BMW Motorrad entirely rule
stahlwarnanlage). of country-specific differences. out errors and omissions. We 7
If your motorcycle contains hope you will appreciate that no
ABS Anti-lock brake system. equipment that has not been claims can be entertained on the
described, its description can be basis of the data, illustrations or
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
found in a separate manual. descriptions in this manual.

General instructions
trol.

ESA Electronic Suspension Technical data

Adjustment. All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
RDC Tyre pressure monitoring Rider's Manual are quoted to the
(Reifendruck-Control). standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Equipment Deutsches Institut für Normung
When you purchased your BMW e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ. z
motorcycle, you chose a model
with individual equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes the Currency
optional extras (OE) offered by The high safety and quality level
BMW and selected optional ac- of BMW motorcycles is ensured
cessories (OA). This explains why by continuous development
the manual may also contain de- work on design, equipment
scriptions of equipment which and accessories. Because of
you have not ordered. Please this, your motorcycle may differ
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General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

General views
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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2

General views
General view, left side
1 with daytime running 2
light OE 11
Daytime running light
( 57)
2 Fuel filler neck ( 88)
3 Seat lock ( 75)

General views
4 Setting the rear damping
(down at the spring strut)
( 68)

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2

General views
General view, right side 10 Battery (behind the side
1 Adjuster for spring preload,
trim panel) ( 125) 2
Battery support point (be-
rear ( 67) 13
hind the side trim panel)
2 Air filter (underneath the
( 124)
centre trim panel) ( 123)
11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 108)
( 107)

General views
4 Height adjustment of the
windscreen ( 75)
5 Power socket ( 132)
6 Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (VIN) (on steering-head
bearing)
Type plate (on steering- z
head bearing)
7 Coolant-level indicator
( 109)
Coolant reservoir ( 109)
8 Engine-oil filler neck
( 104)
9 Engine oil level indicator
( 103)
 Underneath the seat
2 1 Toolkit ( 102)
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3 Table of tyre pressures
4 Payload table
5 Adjusting the driver seat
height ( 77)
General views

6 Fuses ( 129)

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Multifunction switch,
left 2
1 High-beam headlight and 15
headlight flasher ( 55)
2 with cruise control OE
Cruise-control system
( 65)

General views
3 Hazard warning flashers
( 59)
4 ABS ( 59)
ASC ( 60)
5 with Dynamic ESA OE
ESA ( 69)
6 with LED auxiliary head- z
lights OA
LED auxiliary headlights
( 56)
7 Turn indicators ( 58)
8 Horn
9 Multifunction display
( 46)
 10 with preparation for nav-
2 igation system OE
Navigation system
16 ( 134)
11 with daytime running
light OE
Daytime running light
( 57)
General views

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Multifunction switch,
right 2
1 with heated handlebar 17
grips OE
Heated handlebar grips
( 74)
2 Riding mode ( 61)

General views
3 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 54)
4 Start engine ( 82)

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 Instrument panel
2 1 Speedometer
18 2 Rev. counter
3 Ambient-light brightness
sensor (for adapting the
brightness of the instru-
ment lighting)
General views

with daytime running

light OE
Ambient brightness sensor
for the automatic mode of
the daytime riding light
with anti-theft alarm OE
z Anti-theft alarm telltale light
4 Warning and telltale lights
( 20)
5 Multifunction display
( 22)
Status indicators
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3
19
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning symbols in the display . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Status indicators
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Recommendation to upshift . . . . . . . . 41
 Warning and telltale
3 lights
20 1 with cruise control OE
Cruise-control system
( 65)
2 Neutral
3 ASC ( 60)
Status indicators

4 Turn indicators, left

5 ABS ( 59)
6 Turn indicators, right
7 General warning light (in
combination with warn-
ing symbols in the display)
( 25)
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9 High-beam headlight
( 55)
10 with daytime running
light OE
Daytime riding lights
( 57)
11 with LED auxiliary head-
lights OA
Auxiliary headlights ( 56)
12 Fuel reserve ( 38)
The ABS symbol might dif-
3
fer, depending on the spe- 21
cifics of national regulations.

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 Multifunction display
3 1 Fuel level
22 2 Recommendation to up-
shift ( 41)
3 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
4 with daytime running
Status indicators

light OE
Automatic daytime running
light ( 57)
5 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Heating stages, handlebar
grips ( 74)
6 Odometer and tripmeters
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7 Service-due indicator
(maintenance interval)
( 162)
8 Warning symbols ( 25)
9 On-board computer
10 with Dynamic ESA OE
ESA setting ( 69)
11 Riding mode ( 61)
12 Clock ( 49)
13 Outside temperature warn-
ing ( 38) 3
23

Status indicators
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 Warning symbols in the
3 display
24 1 with tyre pressure monit-
oring (RDC) OE
Tyre pressure ( 32)
2 EWS ( 30)
3 Coolant temperature
Status indicators

( 30)
4 Engine oil level ( 37)
5 Engine electronics ( 31)
6 Battery charge ( 126)
7 Warnings ( 25)

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Warnings The status of the 'General' warn-
Mode of presentation
ing light matches the most ur- 3
gent warning.
Warnings are indicated by the 25
corresponding warning lights. The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.

Status indicators
Warnings that do not have warn- z
ing lights of their own are indic-
ated by 'General' warning light 1
showing in combination with a
warning symbol at 2 or a text
warning at 3. The 'general' warn-
ing light shows yellow or red, de-
pending on the urgency of the
warning.
 3 Warnings, overview
26
Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display
appears on the dis- Outside temperature warning ( 30)
play
Status indicators

lights up yellow appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( 30)

play

lights up red appears on the dis- Coolant temperature too high ( 30)
play

lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode

play ( 31)
z lights up yellow LAMP_ ! appears Bulb faulty ( 31)
on the display

LAMPF ! appears
on the display
DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 32)
on the display

lights up yellow DWA ! appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 32)

the display
Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display 3
lights up yellow is displayed with Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted 27
one or two arrows tolerance ( 32)
and the critical tyre
pressure reading
flashes.

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flashes red is displayed with Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-
one or two arrows ance ( 33)
and the critical tyre
pressure reading
flashes.
lights up yellow is displayed with Sensor defective or system error
one or two arrows. ( 34)
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"--" or "-- --"
is displayed.
"--" or "-- --" Signal transmission disrupted ( 34)
is displayed.

lights up yellow RDC! appears on Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak

the display. ( 35)

flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

( 35)
 Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning
3 lights display
28 lights up ABS fault ( 35)

lights up ABS deactivated ( 35)

Status indicators

quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 36)

slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed

( 36)

lights up ASC deactivated ( 36)

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lights up ASC fault ( 36)

lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 37)

flashes yellow flashes Severe fault in the engine control unit

( 37)
Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display 3
appears on the dis- Engine-oil level too low ( 37) 29
play

OILLVL CHECK
appears on the dis-

Status indicators
play
lights up red appears on the dis- Battery charge voltage insufficient
play ( 37)

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 Outside temperature Electronic immobiliser Coolant temperature too
3 warning active high
30 The ice-crystal symbol ap- The "General" warning light The "General" warning light
pears on the display. shows yellow. shows red.
Possible cause: The warning symbol for Temperature symbol ap-
the electronic immobiliser pears on the display.
The air temperature appears on the display.
Status indicators

measured at the vehicle Riding when the engine is

is lower than: Possible cause: overheated could result in
The key being used is not au- engine damage.
approx. 3 °C thorised for starting, or commu- Compliance with the information
The ambient temperature nication between key and engine set out below is essential.
warning does not mean that electronics is disrupted.
Possible cause:
there is no risk of ice forming at Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the igni- If the coolant level is too low.
measured temperatures above
z tion key. Check coolant level ( 109).
3 °C.
Use the emergency key. If the coolant level is too low:
Always take extra care when
Have the defective key re- Top up the coolant and have
temperatures are low; remember
placed, preferably by an au- the coolant system checked
that the danger of black ice form-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. by a specialist workshop,
ing is particularly high on bridges
preferably by an authorised
and where the road is in shade.
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
Possible cause: ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply LAMPR !: Brake light, rear
The coolant temperature is too and overtaking. light, indicator light rear or li- 3
high. Possible cause: cense plate light faulty.
LAMPF !: Low-beam head- 31
If possible, ride in the part-load The engine control unit has dia-
range to cool down the engine. light, high-beam headlight,
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
If the coolant temperature parking light or front turn in-
cases, the engine stops and re-
is frequently too high, have dicator defective.
fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
the fault rectified as soon LAMPS !: Several bulbs de-

Status indicators
gine runs in emergency operating
as possible by a specialist fective.
mode.
workshop, preferably an You can continue to ride, but
authorised BMW Motorrad with daytime running light OE
bear in mind that the usual en-
dealer. LAMPF !: Additionally: day-
gine performance might not be
time riding light faulty.
available.
Engine in emergency-
Have the fault rectified as A bulb failure on the mo-
operation mode
quickly as possible by a torcycle is a safety risk, be-
The "General" warning light specialist workshop, preferably cause it is easy for other road
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shows yellow. an authorised BMW Motorrad users to overlook the vehicle.
The engine symbol appears dealer. Replace defective bulbs as
on the display. soon as possible; always carry a
Bulb faulty
complete set of spare bulbs if
The engine is running in The "General" warning light possible.
emergency operating mode. shows yellow.
Unusual engine response is a
possibility. LAMP_ ! appears on the dis-
Adapt your style of riding accord- play.
 Possible cause: This error message shows Possible cause:
3 One or more bulbs defective. briefly only after the pre- The integral battery in the anti-
Identify defective bulb or bulbs ride check completes. theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
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by visual check. Possible cause: ginal capacity. There is no as-
Replacing bulbs for low-beam The integral battery in the anti- surance that the anti-theft alarm
and high-beam headlight theft alarm has lost a significant will be operational if the vehicle's
( 118). proportion of its original capacity. battery is disconnected.
Replacing bulb for parking light Seek the advice of a specialist
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There is no assurance of how

( 120). long the anti-theft alarm can re- workshop, preferably an author-
LED headlight, replacing main operational if the vehicle's ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
( 123). battery is disconnected.
Replacing bulbs for front and
Tyre pressure close
Seek the advice of a specialist
rear turn indicators ( 121). to limit of permitted
workshop, preferably an author-
Replacing LED rear light ised BMW Motorrad dealer. tolerance
( 123). with tyre pressure monitoring
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Replacing LED turn indicators flat
The "General" warning light
( 123). with anti-theft alarm OE shows yellow.
Anti-theft alarm battery The "General" warning light The tyre symbol with one
weak shows yellow. or two arrows appears in
with anti-theft alarm OE DWA ! appears on the display. the display. The critical tyre pres-
sure flashes.
DWALO ! appears on the dis- This error message shows
briefly only after the pre- The up arrow indicates a front-
play.
ride check completes. tyre pressure problem, the down
arrow indicates a rear-tyre pres- The tyre symbol with one Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure problem. or two arrows appears in sure, read the information 3
Possible cause: the display. The critical tyre pres- on temperature compensation
sure flashes. and adjusting pressure in the 33
Measured tyre pressure is close
to the limit of permitted toler- Out-of-tolerance tyre pres- section entitled "Engineering
ance. sures impair the motor- details".
Correct the tyre pressure as cycle's handling characteristics. You can deactivate RDC
stated on the inside cover of

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Adapt your style of riding warnings for riding in off-
the Rider's Manual. accordingly. road mode.
Before you adjust tyre pres- The up arrow indicates a front- Have the tyre checked for
sure, read the information tyre pressure problem, the down damage by a specialist
on temperature compensation arrow indicates a rear-tyre pres- workshop, preferably an
and adjusting pressure in the sure problem. authorised BMW Motorrad
section entitled "Engineering Possible cause: dealer.
details". If you are unsure whether the
Measured tyre pressure is out-
vehicle can be ridden with the z
Tyre pressure outside side permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage tyre in its present condition:
permitted tolerance Do not continue your journey.
and to ascertain whether the
with tyre pressure monitoring vehicle can be ridden with the Notify the breakdown service.
(RDC) OE tyre in its present condition.
The "General" warning light If the vehicle can be ridden with
flashes red. the tyre in its present condition:
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
 Sensor defective or Signal transmission the symptoms. Under these
3 system error disrupted circumstances:
with tyre pressure monitoring with tyre pressure monitoring Have the fault rectified by a
34 specialist workshop, preferably
(RDC) OE (RDC) OE
an authorised BMW Motorrad
The "General" warning light "--" or "-- --" is displayed. dealer.
shows yellow. Possible cause:
Possible cause:
The vehicle did not reach
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The tyre symbol with one Wireless communication with the

or two arrows appears in the minimum required speed
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
the display. ( 97).
Possible causes include radio-
"--" or "-- --" is displayed. RDC sensor is not active communication systems operat-
Possible cause: ing in the vicinity and interfering
Vehicle is fitted with wheels not with the link between the RDC
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor control unit and the sensors.
equipped with RDC sensors.
does not transmit its signal Move to another location and
z Fit wheels and tyres equipped to the vehicle until a certain observe the RDC readings. As-
with RDC sensors. minimum speed has been sume that a permanent fault
Possible cause: reached.) has not occurred unless the
1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed Increase speed above this 'General' warning light comes
or a system error has occurred. threshold and observe the RDC on to accompany the symp-
Have the fault rectified by a readings. Assume that a per- toms. Under these circum-
specialist workshop, preferably manent fault has not occurred stances:
an authorised BMW Motorrad unless the 'General' warning Have the fault rectified by a
dealer. light comes on to accompany specialist workshop, preferably
 an authorised BMW Motorrad ABS self-diagnosis not Possible cause:
dealer. completed The ABS control unit has detec- 3
ABS warning light flashes. ted a fault. The ABS function is
Battery of tyre-pressure not available.
35
sensor weak You can continue to ride. Bear
with tyre pressure monitoring Possible cause: in mind the more detailed in-
(RDC) OE formation on situations that can
ABS self-diagnosis not
lead to an ABS fault message

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The "General" warning light completed
( 95).
shows yellow.
The ABS function is not avail- Have the fault rectified as
RDC! appears on the display. able, because self-diagnosis quickly as possible by a
This error message shows did not complete. (The motor- specialist workshop, preferably
briefly only after the pre- cycle has to reach a defined an authorised BMW Motorrad
ride check completes. minimum speed for the wheel dealer.
sensors to be checked: min
Possible cause: 5 km/h) ABS deactivated z
The integral battery in the tyre- ABS warning light shows.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
that the ABS function is not
nificant proportion of its original
available until self-diagnosis has Possible cause:
capacity. There is no assurance
completed. The rider has switched off the
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain opera- ABS system.
ABS fault
tional. Activate the ABS function.
ABS warning light shows.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
 ASC intervention Possible cause: Possible cause:
3 The ASC warning light ASC self-diagnosis not
The rider has switched off the
flashes fast. ASC system.
36 completed
The ASC has detected a degree Switch on the ASC function.
of instability at the rear wheel The ASC function is not avail-
and has intervened to reduce ASC fault
able, because self-diagnosis
torque. The warning light flashes did not complete. (The motor- The ASC warning light illu-
for longer than ASC intervention minates.
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cycle has to reach a defined

lasts. This affords the rider visual minimum speed for the wheel Possible cause:
feedback on control intervention sensors to be checked: min
The ASC control unit has detec-
even after the critical situation 5 km/h)
ted a fault. The ASC function is
has been dealt with. Pull away slowly. The ASC not available.
ASC self-diagnosis not warning light must go out You can continue to ride. Bear
within a few metres. in mind that the ASC function
completed
If the ASC warning light contin- is not available. Bear in mind
z The ASC warning light ues to flash: the more detailed information
flashes slowly. Seek the advice of a specialist on situations that can lead to
workshop, preferably an author- an ASC fault ( 96).
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
ASC deactivated specialist workshop, preferably
The ASC warning light illu- an authorised BMW Motorrad
minates. dealer.
Fuel down to reserve The engine symbol flashes. Engine-oil level too low
Warning light for fuel down The oil-can symbol appears 3
to reserve shows. The engine is running in on the display. 37
A shortage of fuel can res- emergency operating mode. OILLVL CHECK appears on
ult in misfires. This can Unusual engine response is a the display.
cause the engine to switch off possibility. Possible cause:
unexpectedly (risk of accident) Adapt your style of riding accord-
The electronic oil-level sensor

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and damage the catalytic con- ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
has registered an excessively low
verter. and overtaking.
oil level. The next time you stop
Do not run the fuel tank dry. Possible cause: for fuel:
Possible cause: The engine control unit has dia- Checking engine oil level
The fuel tank contains no more gnosed a fault which may cause ( 103).
than the reserve quantity of fuel. severe secondary faults. Other- If the oil level is too low:
wise, the engine runs in emer- Topping up the engine oil
Reserve fuel gency operating mode. ( 104). z
It is possible to continue to ride If the oil level is correct:
but not recommended. Seek the advice of a specialist
approx. 4 l
Avoid high load and rpm workshop, preferably an author-
Refuelling ( 88). ranges if possible. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Have the fault rectified as
Severe fault in the engine Battery charge voltage
quickly as possible by a
control unit specialist workshop, preferably insufficient
General warning light an authorised BMW Motorrad The "General" warning light
flashes yellow. dealer. shows red.
 The battery symbol appears Ambient temperature ive of the actual display setting;
3 on the display.
When the motorcycle is at a
the displayed value flashes.

38 A discharged battery can standstill, the heat of the engine In addition, the ice crystal
render various systems un- can falsify the ambient-tempera- symbol 2 is shown.
available, for example the lights, ture reading. If the effect of the
the engine or the ABS. This can engine's heat becomes excess- The ambient temperature
result in dangerous situations. ive, -- temporarily appears on warning does not mean that
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Do not continue your journey. the display. there is no risk of ice forming at
measured temperatures above
Battery is not being charged. If 3 °C.
you continue to ride the motor-
Always take extra care when
cycle the on-board electronics
temperatures are low; remember
will drain the battery.
that the danger of black ice form-
Possible cause: ing is particularly high on bridges
Alternator or alternator drive is and where the road is in shade.
z defective.
Have the fault rectified as Fuel reserve
quickly as possible by a
The amount of fuel present in
specialist workshop, preferably
At ambient temperatures be- the fuel tank when the fuel warn-
an authorised BMW Motorrad
low 3 °C, there is a risk of ice ing light is switched on is de-
dealer.
forming. When this temperature pendent on vehicle dynamics.
threshold is undershot for the The more the fuel moves in-
first time, there will be an auto- side the tank (due to regularly
matic switchover to the ambient changing angles of heel, fre-
temperature display 1, irrespect- quent braking and acceleration),
the more difficult it becomes to
determine the reserve volume. Oil level Motorcycle standing upright on
For this reason, the fuel reserve a smooth, level surface. 3
volume cannot be displayed ex-
actly. The readings mean: 39
OK: Oil level is correct.
After the fuel warning light CHECK: Check the oil level the
has switched on, the range next time you stop for fuel.
is displayed automatically. ---: Oil level cannot be meas-

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The distance that can still be ured (conditions as stated above
travelled using the reserve not satisfied).
volume depends on the style of
driving (usage) and the amount The oil-level indicator 1 gives you If the oil level needs to be
of fuel remaining at the time the an indication of the engine oil checked, the symbol 2 is
light came on (see explanation level. You can call up this read- displayed until the oil level is de-
above). ing only when the vehicle is at a tected as being correct again.
The odometer for the fuel re- standstill.
serve is reset when the amount
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of fuel after refuelling is greater The preconditions for the oil level
than the reserve volume. check are as follows:
Engine at operating tempera-
ture
Engine idling for at least ten
seconds
Side stand retracted
 Service-due indicator If the service-due indicator
3 appears more than a month
before the service date, the date
40 saved in the instrument cluster
must be adjusted. This situation
can occur if the battery was dis-
connected for a prolonged period
of time.
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If you want to have the date

set consult a specialist work- The front tyre pressure is on the
shop, preferably an authorised left 1; the reading on the right 2
If the time remaining to the next BMW Motorrad dealer. is the rear tyre pressure. "-- --
service is less than a month or if
" appears in the display directly
the next service falls due within Tyre pressure after the ignition is switched on.
1000 km, service due date 1
with tyre pressure monitoring The sensors do not transmit tyre
and countdown distance 2 show
z briefly after the Pre-Ride Check
(RDC) OE pressures until the first time the
vehicle accelerates to more than
completes.
30 km/h. The reference tyre-air
If service is overdue, the temperature for these tyre-pres-
due date or the odometer sure readings is always 20 °C.
reading at which service was due
is accompanied by the 'Gener- If the symbol 3 also shows,
al' warning light showing yellow. this is a warning. The crit-
The word "Service" remains per- ical tyre pressure flashes.
manently visible.
 If the value in question is
close to the limit of the 3
permissible tolerance range, the
reading is accompanied by the 41
'General' warning light showing
yellow. If the tyre pressure re-
gistered by the sensor is outside
the permissible tolerance range,

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the 'General' warning light flashes
red.
The upshift recommendation 1
signals the economically best
The detailed description of point in time for upshift.
BMW Motorrad RDC starts on
page ( 97).

Recommendation to z
upshift
The upshift recommendation
must be activated in the display
settings ( 47).
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42
3

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Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 44 Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4
43
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Electronic immobiliser EWS . . . . . . . . . 45 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Dynamic ESA, electronic suspension

Operation
adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Daytime running light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . 59 Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 60 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
 Ignition switch/steering However, the motorcycle is more Handlebars are locked.
4 lock stable on a level surface with the Key can be removed.
handlebars turned to the left than
44 Keys with the handlebars turned to the Ignition
You receive 2 ignition keys. right.
Switching on ignition
Please consult the information on On level ground, always turn the
the electronic immobiliser (EWS) handlebars to the left to set the
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 45). steering lock.
Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock, fuel Turn the handlebars to the full

filler cap lock and seat lock are all left or right lock position.
operated with the same key.

z If you wish you can arrange to

have the cases and the top-
case fitted with locks that can be
opened with the ignition key as Insert the key in the ignition
well. Consult a specialist work- switch and turn to position 1.
shop, preferably an authorised Side lights and all function cir-
BMW Motorrad dealer. cuits are switched on.
Pre-ride-check is performed.
Locking the handlebars
( 83)
If the motorcycle is on the Turn the key to position 1,
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
side stand, the surface while moving the handlebars
gress. ( 83)
of the ground will determine slightly.
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
whether it is better to turn the Ignition, lights and all function
formed. ( 84)
handlebars to the left or right. circuits switched off.
Welcome lights Switching off ignition with daytime running light OE
with LED headlights OE with LED headlights OE 4
with daytime running light OE The daytime running light goes
45
with LED auxiliary headlights OA out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
The side lights briefly light up. with LED auxiliary headlights OA
with daytime running light OE The LED auxiliary headlights

Operation
The daytime riding lights briefly go out soon after the ignition is
light up. switched off.
with LED auxiliary headlights OA Turn the ignition key to posi-
The LED auxiliary headlights
Electronic immobiliser
tion 1.
EWS z
briefly light up. When the ignition is switched
off, the instrument cluster re- The electronic design of the
mains switched on for a short motorbike allows it to access
time and displays any existing data stored in the ignition key
fault messages. by means of a ring antenna loc-
Handlebars not locked. ated in the ignition switch/steer-
Electrically powered accessor- ing lock. The engine control unit
ies remain operational for a lim- will not permit the engine to be
ited period of time. started unless the key is identi-
The battery can be recharged fied as “authorised”.
via the socket. A spare key attached to
Key can be removed. the same ring as the ig-
nition key used to start the en-
 gine could "irritate" the electron- Multifunction display SETUP-menu (SETUP), only
4 ics, in which case the enabling
Selecting the display
when stationary
signal for starting is not issued.
46 The EWS warning appears in the Switching on ignition ( 44). with Pro on-board computer OE
multifunction display. The following information is ad-
Always keep the spare key sep- ditionally displayed by means of
arately from the ignition key. the on-board computer Pro:
Automatic tripmeter (TRIP A)
Operation

If you lose a key, you can have Current consumption

it barred by your authorised (CONS C)
BMW Motorrad dealer. Current speed (SPEED)
If you wish to do this, you will
z need to bring all other keys for
the motorbike with you. The
engine cannot be started by a Briefly press button 1 in order
barred key, but a key that has to select the display in the top
been barred can subsequently be display line 2.
reactivated. In the standard equipment the
You can obtain emergency/extra following values can be displayed
keys only through an authorised and selected at the press of a
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys button:
are part of an integrated security Total distance travelled (ODO) Briefly press button 1 in order
system, so the dealer is under an Tripmeter 1 (TRIP I) to select the display in the bot-
obligation to check the legitimacy Tripmeter 2 (TRIP II) tom display line 2.
of all applications for replace- Range (RANGE) In the standard equipment the
ment/extra keys.
following values can be displayed
and selected at the press of a with Pro on-board computer OE
button: Stop watch driving time 4
Ambient temperature (RDTIME)
(EXTEMP) 47
Engine temperature Resetting tripmeter
(ENGTMP) Switching on ignition ( 44).
Average consumption 1
(CONS 1)

Operation
Average consumption 2
(CONS 2) Repeatedly press button 1
Average speed (Ø SPEED) briefly until the average value
to be reset is indicated in the z
with tyre pressure monitoring bottom display line 2.
(RDC) OE Press and hold down button 1
Tyre pressures (RDC) until the value shown is reset.
Date (DATE) Repeatedly press button 1 Configuring functions
Oil-level reminder (OILLVL) briefly until the tripmeter to be Switching on ignition ( 44).
reset is indicated in the top
with Pro on-board computer OE display line 2.
Vehicle circuit voltage Press and hold down button 1
(VOLTGE) until the value shown is reset.
with Pro on-board computer OE
Stopwatch total time Resetting the average
(ALTIME) values
Switching on ignition ( 44).
 with preparation for navigation
4 system OE
GPS TM: Navigation system
48
installed: Accept GPS time and
GPS date (ON) or do not ac-
cept (OFF)
CLOCK: Setting the clock
DATE: Setting the date
Operation

ECOSFT: Display upshift re-

Repeatedly press button 1 Press button 1 briefly in order commendation in the display
briefly until the top display line to go to the next menu item. (ON) or not (OFF)
z displays 2 SETUP ENTER. The top display line 2 shows BRIGHT: Set display bright-
Press and hold button 1 to the menu item. ness, from normal (0) to bright
start the SETUP menu. The bottom display line 3 (5)
The following indication in the shows the preset value. with daytime running light OE
display depends on the equip- Press button 4 briefly in order DLIGHT: Switch daytime
ment selected. to change the set value. running light ON or OFF
The following menu items can be EXIT: Exit SETUP menu
selected:
with anti-theft alarm OE with Pro on-board computer OE
DWA: Switch alarm system ON BC CUSTOM: Start individual-
or OFF isation of the display.
 In the SETUP menu, Keep button 2 pressed until
select the menu item the minutes in the bottom dis- 4
SETUP CLOCK. play line 3 start to flash.
Press button 1 to increase the 49
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Keep button 2 pressed until
the minutes no longer flash.

Operation
Setting is complete.
In order to exit the SETUP In order to cancel the setting
menu, at the menu item at any point, keep button 1
SETUP EXIT press and hold pressed until the initial value
is shown again. z
button 1.
In order to cancel the SETUP Keep button 2 pressed until If you drive off before
menu at any point, press but- the hours in the bottom display the setting has been
ton 2 and hold. line 3 start to flash. completed, the setting will be
If "––:––" is displayed cancelled.
Setting the clock instead of the time, the
Switching on ignition ( 44). voltage supply of the instrument Setting the date
Attempting to set the clock cluster has been interrupted (e.g. Switching on ignition ( 44).
while riding the motorcycle by disconnecting the battery). In the SETUP menu,
can lead to accidents. Press button 1 to increase the select the menu item
Set the clock only when the mo- flashing value or button 2 to SETUP DATE.
torcycle is stationary. reduce the same.
 Press button 1 to increase the In the customisation menu, it is
4 flashing value or button 2 to possible to set which information
reduce the same. is to be displayed in which dis-
50 Keep button 2 pressed until play line.
the year in the bottom display In the SETUP menu,
line 3 starts to flash. select the menu item
Press button 1 to increase the SETUP BC BASIC.
flashing value or button 2 to
Operation

reduce the same.

Keep button 2 pressed until Keep button 2 pressed until
the day in the bottom display the year no longer flashes.
line 3 starts to flash. Setting is complete.
z In order to cancel the setting
If "––.––.––" is dis-
at any point, keep button 1
played instead of the date,
pressed until the initial value
the voltage supply of the instru-
is shown again.
ment cluster has been interrup-
ted (e.g. by disconnecting the If you drive off before
the setting has been Briefly press button 1 to start
battery).
completed, the setting will be the customisation menu.
Press button 1 to increase the cancelled. SETUP BC CUSTOM ap-
flashing value or button 2 to pears on the display.
reduce the same. Customising the display Briefly press button 1 again to
Keep button 2 pressed until exit the customisation menu.
with Pro on-board computer OE
the month in the bottom dis-
play line 3 starts to flash. Switching on ignition ( 44).
 If SETUP BC BASIC is Press button 1 briefly in order
selected, then the factory to change the set value. 4
setting will be active again. The The following menu items can
customisation CUSTOM remains be selected, the works setting is 51
stored. shown in brackets. Some menu
items will only be selected if the
relevant special equipment (OE)
is actually present.

Operation
ODO: Total mileage counter
Press button 2 briefly in order (TOP, the setting OFF is not
to go to the next menu item. possible)
The top display line 3 shows TRIP 1: Tripmeter 1 (TOP)
TRIP 2: Tripmeter 2 (TOP) z
the menu item.
The bottom display line 4 TRIP A: Automatic tripmeter
shows the preset value. The (TOP)
Press button 1 for a long following values can be set. EXTEMP: Ambient tempera-
period in order to display the TOP: The value is displayed in ture (BELOW)
first menu item. the top display line. ENGTMP: Engine temperature
SETUP BC ODO appears on BELOW: The value is dis- (BELOW)
the display. played in the bottom display RANGE: Range (TOP)
line. CONS R: Average consump-
BOTH: The value is displayed tion for range calculation (OFF)
in both display lines. CONS 1: Average consump-
OFF: The value is not dis- tion 1 (BELOW)
played.
 CONS 2: Average consump- Customising anti-theft alarm
4 tion 2 (BELOW) settings ( 53).
CONS C: Current consump- Switch off the ignition.
52 tion (TOP) If the alarm system is activated,
ØSPEED: Average speed then the alarm system will be
(BELOW) automatically activated when
SPEED: Current speed (TOP) the ignition is switched off.
RDC: Tyre pressures Activation takes approximately
Operation

(BELOW) 30 seconds to complete.

VOLTGE: Vehicle circuit When the menu item Turn indicators flash twice.
voltage (BELOW) SETUP EXIT is displayed, Confirmation tone sounds
z ALTIME: Stopwatch total press and hold button 1 to exit twice (if programmed).
time (BELOW) the customisation menu. Anti-theft alarm is active.
RDTIME: Stopwatch driving In order to exit the customisa-
time (BELOW) tion menu at any point, press
Alarm
DATE: Date (BELOW) and hold button 2. An alarm can be triggered by:
SERV T: Date of the next ser- All settings made until then will Motion sensor
vice (OFF) be saved. an attempt to use an unau-
SERV D: Countdown distance thorised key to switch on the
to next service (OFF) Anti-theft alarm (DWA) ignition
OILLVL: Oil level note disconnection of the anti-theft
with anti-theft alarm OE
(BELOW) alarm from the motorcycle's
EXIT: Exit customisation Activation battery (internal battery in the
menu. anti-theft alarm provides power
Switching on ignition ( 44).
 - acoustic alarm only, the turn The meanings of the flash codes
indicators do not flash). are as follows: 4
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1
All functions are sustained even if 53
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2
the internal battery of the anti- Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
theft alarm system is flat; the on with unauthorized key
only difference is that an alarm Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
cannot be triggered if the system the anti-theft alarm from the

Operation
is disconnected from the motor- motorcycle's battery
cycle's battery.
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3 Repeatedly press button 1
An alarm lasts for approximately briefly until the top display line
Deactivation displays 2 SETUP ENTER.
26 seconds. While an alarm is in
Kill switch in operating position
z
progress an alarm tone sounds Press and hold button 1 to
(run). start the SETUP menu.
and the turn indicators flash. The
type of alarm tone can be set by Switch on the ignition.
an authorised BMW motorcycle Turn indicators flash once.
dealer. Confirmation tone sounds once
(if programmed).
If an alarm was triggered while Anti-theft alarm is deactivated.
the motorcycle was unattended,
the rider is notified accordingly Customising anti-theft
by an alarm tone sounding once alarm settings
when the ignition is switched on. Switching on ignition ( 44).
The anti-theft alarm telltale light
then signals the reason for the
alarm for one minute.
 Emergency off switch
4 (kill switch)
54

Operation

Press button 1 briefly to go to A Engine switched off

the next menu item DWA. B Normal operating position
z In the top display line 2, DWA (run)
is indicated. 1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
The bottom display line 3 Headlight
shows the preset value.
Press button 4 briefly in order Operating the kill switch Headlight beam throw and
to change the set value. when riding can cause spring preload
The following settings are avail- the rear wheel to lock and thus Headlight beam throw is gener-
able: cause a fall. ally kept constant when spring
On: The alarm system has Do not operate the kill switch preload is adjusted to suit load.
been activated or will be ac- when riding. Spring preload adjustment might
tivated automatically when the The emergency off switch is a not suffice only if the motorcycle
ignition is switched. kill switch for switching off the is very heavily loaded. Under
Off: Alarm system is deactiv- engine quickly and easily. these circumstances, headlight
ated. beam throw has to be adjusted
to suit the weight carried by the Turn adjuster knob 1 counter- Lights
motorcycle. clockwise in order to lower the
Low-beam headlight and 4
If there are doubts about headlight beam again.
sidelights 55
the correct headlight range, When the motorcycle is again
seek the advice of a specialist The side lights switch on auto-
ridden with a lower load: matically when the ignition is
workshop, preferably an author-
Have the basic settings of the switched on.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
headlight restored by a special-
The side lights place

Operation
ist workshop, best of all by a
Adjusting headlight beam a strain on the battery.
BMW Motorrad dealer.
throw Do not switch the ignition
with LED headlights OE on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
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The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when the engine
is switched on.

with daytime running light OE

In daytime the daytime riding
lights can be switched on as an
If, for a high load, the adjust- alternative to the low-beam head-
ment of the spring pre-load is The headlight beam-throw is light.
no longer sufficient not to dazzle adjusted via an engage pivot
oncoming traffic: lever. High-beam headlight and
A Neutral position headlight flasher
B Position for heavy load Switching on ignition ( 44).
 on, the auxiliary headlights cannot
4 be switched on.
Start engine ( 82).
56

Operation

Push switch 1 forward to Immediately after switching off

switch on the high-beam the ignition, push button 1 to
z headlight. the left and hold it in this po-
Pull switch 1 back to operate sition until the parking lights
the headlight flasher. come on. Press button 1 to switch on
Switch the ignition on and off the auxiliary headlights.
Parking lights again to switch off the parking The indicator light for the
Switching off ignition ( 45). lights. auxiliary headlight illumin-
ates.
Auxiliary headlights Press button 1 again to switch
with LED auxiliary headlights OA off the auxiliary headlights.

Precondition: The auxiliary head- The LED auxiliary head-

lights are only active, if the low- lights have an overheat
beam headlight is active; if the cutout. The headlights automat-
daytime running light is switched ically reduce their brightness if a
certain temperature is reached;
under extreme circumstances the
headlights can even switch them- Start engine ( 82). the daytime running light and
selves off. The headlights return In the SETUP menu of the switch on the low-beam head- 4
to full brightness once they have display, at the menu item light. The auxiliary headlight is
cooled down sufficiently. DLIGHT set the automatic also switched on again. 57
daytime running light to OFF. If the high beam headlight
Daytime running light is switched on whilst the
with daytime running light OE daytime running light is switched
on, the daytime running light

Operation
Manual daytime running will be switched off after ap-
light prox. 2 seconds, and the high
Precondition: automatic daytime beam headlight, low beam head-
running light is switched off. light, front side lights and, if ap-
plicable, the auxiliary headlights
z
If the daytime running light
will be switched on.
is switched on when it is
dark, the vision deteriorates and If the high beam headlight is
Press button 1 to switch on switched off again, the daytime
oncoming traffic may be dazzled.
the daytime running light. running light is not automat-
Do not use the daytime running
The indicator light for the ically reactivated, but must be
light when it is dark.
daytime riding light illumin- switched on again if required.
By comparison with the ates.
low-beam headlight, the Automatic daytime riding
daytime running light makes the The low-beam headlight, the light
vehicle more visible to oncoming front side lights and the auxili-
The changeover between
traffic. This improves daytime ary headlight are switched off.
daytime running light and
visibility. In the dark or in tunnels: Press
low beam headlight including
button 1 again to switch off
 front side lights can be effected daytime riding light is switched the daytime running light is
4 automatically. on again. If the daytime riding switched on again when am-
light is active, the daytime rid- bient light is bright enough.
58 The automatic riding light
ing light symbol is displayed in
control system cannot re-
place your personal assessment
the multifunction display. Turn indicators
of lighting conditions. The sensor Manual operation of the Operating the turn
cannot detect fog or drizzle, for indicators
light when the automatic
Operation

example. Switching on ignition ( 44).

In such situations the low beam
system is switched on
headlight must be switched on If you press the button for
manually, as otherwise a safety the daytime running light
risk would occur. the daytime running light is
z switched off and the low-beam
In the SETUP menu of the headlight and front side lights
display, at the menu item are switched on (e. g. when
DLIGHT set the automatic you ride into a tunnel, and the
daytime riding light to ON. response of the automatic
The indicator light for the daytime running light to the
automatic daytime riding change in ambient brightness
light illuminates. is delayed). The auxiliary Push button 1 to the left to
headlight switches on again switch on the left turn indicat-
If the ambient brightness de- ors.
when the daytime running light
creases below a certain value, Push button 1 to the right to
is switched off.
the low beam headlight is auto- switch on the right turn indicat-
If you press the button again
matically switched on (e. B. in ors.
the daytime running light is
a tunnel). If a sufficient ambi-
reactivated, in other words
ent brightness is detected, the
 Operate centre button 1 to If you press a turn-indic- BMW Motorrad
cancel the turn indicators. ator button with the ignition Integral ABS 4
switched on, the turn-indicator
Turn-indicator cancella- Deactivating the ABS 59
function is activated instead of
tion function
the hazard warning flashers, and
The turn indicators are can- remains active until you release Switching on ignition ( 44).
celled automatically after the the button. The hazard warning
defined time and distance. flashers recommence flashing as

Operation
soon as the button is released.
min 10 s
min 300 m

Hazard warning z
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Press and hold down button 1
Switching on ignition ( 44). until the ABS warning light
The hazard warning flash- changes status.
ers place a strain on the Press button 1 to switch on Initially, the ASC symbol
battery. Do not use the hazard the hazard warning flashers. changes status. Press and hold
warning flashers for longer than Ignition can be switched off. down button 1 until the ABS
absolutely necessary. To switch off the hazard warn- warning light responds. Under
ing flashers, switch on the igni- these circumstances, there is
tion and press button 1 again. no change in the ASC setting.
 ABS warning light shows. ABS warning light goes out; Automatic Stability
4 if self-diagnosis has not Control ASC
Release button 1 within two completed it starts flashing.
60 Release button 1 within two Deactivating the ASC
seconds.
ABS warning light remains seconds. function
ON. The ABS warning light re- Switching on ignition ( 44).
mains off or continues to
The ABS function is deactiv- flash.
Operation

ated, but the integral function

remains active. The ABS function is activated.
You also have the option of
Activating the ABS switching the ignition off and
z function then on again.
An ABS fault has occurred
if the ABS warning light
shows when the motorcycle ac-
celerates to a speed in excess Press and hold down button 1
of 5 km/h after the ignition was until the ASC warning light
switched off and then on again. changes status.
See the section entitled You have the option of de-
"Engineering details" for activating the ASC function
more information on the brake while the motorcycle is on the
Press and hold down button 1 system with BMW Motorrad In- move.
until the ABS warning light tegral ABS.
changes status.
 The ASC warning light illu- ASC warning light goes out; Riding mode
minates. if self-diagnosis has not
Using the riding modes 4
Release button 1 within two completed the ASC warning light
starts flashing. BMW Motorrad has developed 61
seconds.
Release button 1 within two 5 operational scenarios for your
The ASC warning light con-
seconds. motorcycle from which you can
tinues to be illuminated.
The ASC warning light still select the scenario suitable for
does not illuminate or con- your situation:
The ASC function is deactiv-

Operation
tinues to flash. Riding on a rain-wet road sur-
ated.
face
Activating the ASC The ASC function is activated. Riding on a dry road surface
function You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and with Pro riding modes OE z
then on again. Sporty riding on a dry road sur-
face
An ASC fault has occurred
Riding in easy off-road terrain
if the ASC warning light
shows when the motorcycle ac- Sporty off-roading
celerates to a speed in excess The interplay of engine torque,
of 5 km/h after the ignition was throttle response, ABS control
switched off and then on again. and ASC control is optimised for
See the section entitled each of these 5 scenarios.
Press and hold down button 1 "Engineering details"
until the ASC warning light for more information on
changes status. BMW Motorrad Automatic
Stability Control (ASC).
 with Dynamic ESA OE (Enduro and Enduro Pro) dur-
4 The chassis adjustment also ad- ing on-road riding can result in
apts to the selected scenario. unstable riding conditions when
62 braking with ABS intervention or
Setting riding mode accelerating with ASC interven-
Switching on ignition ( 44). tion. This could cause a fall.
Activate off-road mode (Enduro
and Enduro Pro) only for off-road
Operation

riding.
The selection arrow 1 and the Press button 1 as often as ne-
first selectable riding mode 2 are cessary until the required riding
z displayed. mode is indicated next to the
selection arrow.
When the Enduro PRO
mode is selected: Note that
ABS control for the rear wheel
Press button 1. is restricted (see the section en-
See the section entitled titled "Engineering details").
"Engineering details"
The following ride modes can be
for more information on the
selected:
various ride modes that can be
selected.
RAIN: For riding on a rain-
wet road surface.
The off-road mode (Enduro
ROAD: For riding on a dry
and Enduro Pro) is not in-
road surface.
tended for normal on-road rid-
ing. Activating the off-road mode
with Pro riding modes OE engine characteristics, ABS,
The following riding modes are ASC and Dynamic ESA, is re- 4
additionally available for selec- tained even after the ignition
has been switched off. 63
tion:
DYNA: For dynamic riding on
a dry road surface. Deactivate the RDC for
Enduro: For off-roading. off-roading
Enduro PRO: For sporty with Pro riding modes OE

Operation
off-road riding (with fitted cod-
You can deactivate RDC warn-
ing plug only). Repeatedly press button 1
ings for the Enduro and Enduro
With the motorcycle at a stand- briefly until the top display line
Pro riding modes when you want
still, the selected mode is ac- displays 2 SETUP ENTER.
tivated after approximately two
to lower the tyre pressures for z
off-roading. Press and hold button 1 to
seconds. start the SETUP menu.
Switching on ignition ( 44).
The newly selected riding
mode is activated as you
ride only when the following
preconditions are satisfied:
Throttle twistgrip in idle posi-
tion
Clutch pulled
Following activation of the new
riding mode the clock is dis-
played again.
The riding mode set, with the
corresponding adaptations of
 out-of-tolerance tyre pressure
4 is displayed in the Enduro and
Enduro Pro riding modes.
64
Installing coding plug
with Pro riding modes OE

Switching off ignition ( 45).

Operation

Remove front seat ( 76).

Press button 1 briefly to go to To do so, press in latch 1 and

the next menu item RDC. remove the cap.
z In the top display line 2, RDC Install the coding plug.
is displayed. Switch on the ignition.
The bottom display line 3
shows the preset value.
Press button 4 briefly in order
to change the set value.
The following settings are avail-
able:
Dirt and moisture can pen-
ON: The RDC warning symbol etrate the open plug and
in the display does not show. lead to malfunctions.
An out-of-tolerance tyre pres-
Reinstall the cap after removing
sure is displayed in the Enduro
the coding plug.
and Enduro Pro riding modes. The symbol 1 for the coding
OFF: The RDC warning sym- Remove cap of plug 1. plug is shown in the display. The
bol in the display shows and an
riding mode 2 Enduro PRO is
selectable.
Adjustment range for
cruise control 4
The selected riding mode is 65
30...210 km/h
retained in memory, even after
the ignition is switched off. Telltale light for cruise con-
Installing front seat ( 77). trol shows.

Operation
Cruise-control system The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
with cruise control OE Slide switch 1 to the right. setting is saved.
Button 2 is enabled for opera-
Switching on cruise tion. Accelerating
control z
Cruise control is not available un- Saving road speed
til the Enduro or Enduro Pro rid-
ing mode has been deactivated.

Briefly push button 1 forward.

Speed is increased by approx.
Briefly push button 1 forward. 2 km/h each time you push the
button.
 Push button 1 forward and The motorcycle decelerates Resuming former cruising
4 hold it in this position. steplessly. speed
The motorcycle accelerates The current speed is main-
66 steplessly. tained and saved if button 1 is
The current speed is main- not pushed again.
tained and saved if button 1 is
not pushed again. Deactivate cruise control
Brake, pull the clutch lever
Operation

Decelerating or turn the throttle twistgrip

(close the throttle by turning
the twistgrip back past the
idle position) to deactivate the
z cruise-control system. Briefly push button 1 back to
Telltale light for cruise control return to the speed saved be-
goes out. forehand.
Opening the throttle does
not deactivate the cruise-
control system. If you release
Briefly push button 1 back. the twistgrip the motorcycle will
Speed is reduced by approx. decelerate only to the cruising
2 km/h each time you push the speed saved in memory, even
button. though you might have intended
slowing to a lower speed.
Push button 1 back and hold it
in this position.
 Telltale light for cruise con- loaded and reduce spring preload Adjusting spring preload
trol shows. accordingly when the vehicle is while the motorcycle is be- 4
lightly loaded. ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Switching off cruise Do not attempt to adjust spring 67
control Adjusting spring preload preload unless the motorcycle is
for rear wheel at a standstill.
Make sure the ground is level If you want to reduce spring
and firm and place the motor-

Operation
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
cycle on its stand. ection indicated by the LOW
arrow.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir- z
ection indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
Slide switch 1 to the left. Basic setting of spring
The system is deactivated. preload, rear
Button 2 is disabled.
without Dynamic ESA OE
Spring preload Turn the adjuster as far as it
Your motorcycle's hand-
Setting ling will suffer if you do not will go in the LOW direction
It is essential to set spring pre- match the spring-preload and (One-up without luggage)
load of the rear suspension to damping-characteristic settings.
suit the load carried by the mo- Adjust damping to suit spring
torcycle. Increase spring pre- preload.
load when the vehicle is heavily
 Adjusting the damping
4 Basic setting of spring
preload, rear characteristic for rear
Basic setting of rear-sus-
pension damping charac-
68 wheel teristic
Turn the adjuster as far as it Make sure the ground is level
will go in the LOW direction, and firm and place the motor- without Dynamic ESA OE
then turn it back 15 turns in cycle on its stand. Turn the knob as far as it will
the HIGH direction (One-up Set the damping from the left- go in the clockwise direction,
with luggage)
Operation

hand vehicle side. then back it off 8 clicks in the

Turn the adjuster as far as it counter-clockwise direction
will go in the HIGH direction (One-up without luggage)
(Two-up with luggage) Turn the knob as far as it will
z go in the clockwise direction,
Damping then back it off 4 clicks in the
counter-clockwise direction
Setting (One-up with luggage)
Damping must be adapted to suit
Turn the knob as far as it will
the surface on which the motor-
go in the clockwise direction,
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
then back it off 4 clicks in the
preload. Turn knob 1 clockwise to in- counter-clockwise direction
An uneven surface requires crease damping. (Two-up with luggage)
softer damping than a smooth Turn knob 1 counter-clockwise
surface. to reduce damping.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Dynamic ESA, with Pro riding modes OE
electronic suspension The setting of the chassis and 4
suspension and the number of
adjustment the selectable damping variants
69
with Dynamic ESA OE depend on the riding mode se-
lected. The damping specified by
Possible settings the riding mode can be changed
Using the electronic chassis ad- by the driver.

Operation
justment Dynamic ESA you can If the coding plug is not fitted,
comfortably adapt your motor- the basic setting specified by the Press button 1 briefly to view
cycle to the actual vehicle load. riding mode will be set after each the current setting.
Via ride height sensors, Dynamic mode change. If the coding plug
ESA detects the movements in is fitted, the driver's adjustments z
the chassis and suspension and are retained for all modes.
responds to the same by ad-
justing the damper valves. The Viewing suspension
chassis and suspension will thus settings
be adapted to the characteristics Switching on ignition ( 44).
of the terrain.
Starting from the basic setting
NORMAL, the damping can be
made harder (HARD) or softer
(SOFT). In the multifunction display, the
damping is shown in area 1, the
spring preload in area 2.
 The setting shows briefly, then The following settings are avail- The following settings are avail-
4 disappears automatically. able: able:
SOFT: Comfortable damping One-up
70 Adjusting the chassis and characteristic
suspension NORMAL: Normal damping One-up with luggage
Switching on ignition ( 44). characteristic
HARD: Sporty damping char-
acteristic Two-up (with luggage)
Operation

with Pro riding modes OE

In the ENDURO and ENDURO Wait for the mechanism to
PRO modes, only two settings complete all adjustments be-
z are possible: fore you ride off.
SOFT: Comfortable damping The settings for damping and
characteristic spring preload shown on the
HARD: Sporty damping char- display are automatically ac-
Press button 1 briefly to view acteristic cepted if you allow a certain
the current setting. length of time to pass without
To adjust spring preload: pressing button 1. The ESA
To adjust damping:
Start engine ( 82). indicator flashes while adjust-
Repeatedly press button 1 until
Repeatedly press button 1 and ment is in progress.
the setting you want to use
hold until the setting you want If the temperature is very low,
appears on the display.
to use appears on the display. take the weight off the motor-
You can adjust the damping cycle before increasing spring
You cannot adjust spring
characteristic while the mo- preload; if applicable, have your
preload while the motor-
torcycle is on the move. passenger dismount.
cycle is on the move.
 The ESA indicator disappears The adjuster is easier to
from the display as soon as turn if you push the clutch 4
adjustment completes. lever forward.
71
Four settings are possible:
Clutch Position 1: smallest span
Adjusting the clutch lever between handlebar grip and
Attempting to adjust the clutch lever

Operation
clutch lever while riding the Position 4: largest span
motorcycle can lead to accidents. between handlebar grip and
Do not attempt to adjust the clutch lever Turn knob 1 to the desired po-
clutch lever unless the motor- sition.
cycle is at a standstill. Brakes The adjuster is easier to z
Adjusting the front brake turn if you push the brake
lever lever forward.
Attempting to adjust the Four settings are possible:
handbrake lever while riding Position 1: smallest span
the vehicle can lead to accidents. between handlebar grip and
Do not attempt to adjust the brake lever
handbrake lever unless the mo- Position 4: largest span
torcycle is at a standstill. between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Turn knob 1 to the desired po-
sition.
 Adjusting footbrake lever Shift mechanism
4 Make sure the ground is level Adjusting shift lever
72 and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Operation

Swing the footplate up until it

latches in position for riding in
z the seated position.
Slacken screw 1.
Turn peg 2 to the desired pos-
Unlatch footplate 1 of the ition.
footrest by pushing it to the You might experience dif-
left. 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.
Tighten screw 1 to the spe-
Swing the footplate down until cified tightening torque.
it latches in position for riding
in the standing position.
 Make sure the ground is level Handlebars
Peg (clamp) to shift lever
and firm and place the motor-
Adjustable handlebars 4
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against 73
8 Nm
the data below.
Tyres Tyre pressure, front
Checking tyre pressure

Operation
Incorrect tyre pressures im- 2.5 bar (tyre cold)
pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics and increase Tyre pressure, rear
the rate of tyre wear.
The motor cycle handlebars can z
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct. 2.9 bar (tyre cold) be adjusted in their tilt within the
If tyre pressure is too low: ranges of marking 1. If you want
At high road speeds, tyre
Correct tyre pressure. to have the handlebars adjus-
valves installed perpen-
ted consult a specialist work-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
shop, preferably an authorised
tendency to open as a result of
BMW Motorrad dealer.
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of Heated handlebar grips
tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with
rubber sealing ring to the rear with heated handlebar grips OE
tyre and make sure that the cap
is screwed on firmly.
 Operating the heated length of time to pass without
4 handlebar grips making further changes.
In order to switch off the
74 The heating in the heated
heated handlebar grips,
handlebar grips can be ac-
repeatedly press button 1 until
tivated only when the engine is
the heated handlebar grip
running.
symbol 2 is no longer shown
The increase in power con- on the display.
Operation

sumption caused by hav-

ing the heated handlebar grips
Repeatedly press button 1 until Mirrors
switched on can drain the battery
desired heating stage 2 ap- Adjusting mirrors
if you are riding at low engine
z pears on the display.
speeds. If the charge level is low,
The handlebar grips have two-
the heated handlebar grips are
stage heating.
switched off to ensure the bat-
50 % heating power
tery's starting capability.
Start engine ( 82).
100 % heating power

Stage 2 is for heating the grips

quickly: it is advisable to switch Turn the mirror to the correct
back to stage 1 as soon as the position.
grips are warm.
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over Front and rear seats
the threaded fastener.
Removing rear seat 4
Windscreen Remove front seat ( 76). 75

Adjusting windscreen

Operation
Push protective cap 1 up over
the threaded fastener on the z
mirror arm.
Slacken nut 2. Turn ignition key 1 clockwise.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap- Risk of accident when ad- Push rear seat 2 in the forward
propriate position. justing the windscreen dur- direction of travel and lift it up
Tighten the nut to the spe- ing the journey. to remove
cified tightening torque, while Set windscreen only when Place the rear seat,
holding the mirror arm to en- stationary. upholstered side down, on a
sure that it does not move out clean surface.
of position. Turn knob 1 clockwise to lower
the windscreen.
Mirror (lock nut) to ad- Turn knob 1 counter-clockwise
apter to raise the windscreen.
22 Nm
 Installing rear seat Remove front seat
4
76

Operation

Firmly press down rear seat 1.

Centre the rear seat in rear The rear seat engages with an Turn ignition key 1 counter-
z mounts 1 and engage it in audible click. clockwise and hold it in this
front mount 2. Installing front seat ( 77). position, while slightly lifting
Push the rear seat in the dir- front seat 2 at the rear.
ection opposite the forward Work front seat 2 to the rear to
direction of travel. disengage it from seat holder 3
Check that the rear seat is cor- and remove.
rectly seated. Place the front seat,
upholstered side down, on a
clean surface.
Installing front seat justment in the alignment 1
(identification L). 4
In order to set the high seat
position, install front height 77
adjustment in the direction 2
(identification H).

Operation
In order to remove the front
Engage front seat 1 in seat height adjustment 1, press
mounts 2 on left and right and down locking mechanism 2 z
rest it on the motorcycle. and remove height adjustment
Applying pressure to the rear in an upward direction.
of the seat, push the front seat
slightly forward and then press
Initially push front height ad-
the seat firmly down until the
justment under the mount-
latch engages.
ings 1, subsequently press into
Adjusting seat height and the locking mechanism 2 until
seat tilt the same engages.
Remove front seat ( 76).

In order to set the low seat po-

sition, install front height ad-
 Stowage compartment
4 Opening and latching
78 stowage compartment

Operation

In order to set the low seat po-

sition, swivel rear height adjust-
z ment 1 into position 3 (identi-
fication L).
In order to set the high seat To open stowage compart-
position, swivel rear height ment 1, turn the bow-shaped
adjustment 1 into position 2 grip 90° counter-clockwise and
(identification H). pull it up.
If the seat tilt is to be changed: To latch stowage compart-
Position front and rear height ment 1, close the lid, turn the
adjustment differently. bow-shaped grip 90° clockwise
and flick it forward so that it
Installing front seat ( 77). lies flat on the lid of the com-
partment.
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
5
79
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Riding
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 z
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
 Safety instructions Adjusting spring preload set- with a tank rucksack on the
5 Rider's equipment
ting and damping to the total motorcycle.
weight.
80 Do not ride without the correct Payload of tank rucksack
Ensure that the case volumes
clothing. Always wear: on the left and right are equal.
Helmet Make sure that the weight is max 5 kg
Motorcycling jacket and uniformly distributed between
trousers right and left. Speed
Riding

Gloves Pack heavy items at the bot- If you ride at high speed, always
Boots tom and toward the inboard bear in mind that various bound-
z side. ary conditions can adversely af-
This applies even to short
Note the maximum permissible fect the handling of your motor-
journeys, and to every season
payload and the speed limit cycle:
of the year. Your authorised
for riding with cases fitted, as Settings of the spring-strut and
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
stated on the label inside the shock-absorber system
glad to advise you on the correct
case. Imbalanced load
clothing for every purpose.
Note the maximum permissible Loose clothing
Loading payload and the speed limit for
Insufficient tyre pressure
riding with topcase fitted, as
Overloading and imbal- Poor tyre tread
stated on the label inside the
anced loads can adversely Etc.
topcase.
affect the motorcycle's handling.
with tank rucksack OA
Do not exceed the permissible
Note the maximum permissible
gross weight and be sure to
payload of the tank rucksack
comply with the instructions on
and the speed limit for riding
loading.
Maximum speed with cause loss of consciousness with Do not run the fuel tank dry
massive-bar tyres fatal consequences. Do not attempt to start or run 5
Do not inhale exhaust fumes. the engine with a spark-plug
The motorcycle's top 81
Do not run the engine in an en- cap disconnected
speed might be higher than
closed space. Stop the engine immediately if
the maximum speed permitted
it misfires
for the tyres. Excessive speeds
Risk of burn injury Use only unleaded fuel
can damage the tyres and this
Engine and exhaust system Comply with all specified main-

Riding
could cause accidents.
Comply with the tyre-specific become very hot when the tenance intervals.
speed restrictions. vehicle is in use. There is a risk
of burn injuries by contact with
Unburned fuel will destroy z
Always bear the maximum per- the catalytic converter.
hot surfaces.
missible top speed of the tyres Note the points listed for protec-
When you park the motorcycle
in mind when riding a motorcycle tion of the catalytic converter.
make sure that no-one comes
fitted with massive-bar tyres. into contact with the engine and
Affix a label stating the maximum Risk of overheating
exhaust system.
permissible speed in the rider's Cooling would be
field of vision. Catalytic converter inadequate if the engine
If misfiring causes unburned fuel were allowed to idle for a lengthy
Risk of poisoning period with the motorcycle at
to enter the catalytic converter,
Exhaust fumes contain carbon a standstill: overheating would
there is a danger of overheating
monoxide, which is colourless result. In extreme cases, the
and damage.
and odourless but highly toxic. motorcycle could catch fire.
For this reason, observe the fol-
Inhaling the exhaust fumes lowing points: Do not allow the engine to idle
therefore represents a unnecessarily. Ride away imme-
health hazard and can even diately after starting the engine.
 Tampering Damping characteristic setting You cannot start the mo-
5 Tampering with motor- and spring preload torcycle with the side stand
cycle settings (e.g. elec- Tyre tread depth and tyre pres- extended and a gear engaged.
82 sures The engine will switch itself off
tronic engine management unit,
throttle valves, clutch) can cause Cases correctly installed and if you start it with the gearbox in
damages to the components in luggage secured neutral and then engage a gear
question and lead to failure of before retracting the side stand.
At regular intervals
Riding

safety-relevant functions. Dam- For a cold engine start and low

Engine oil level (every refuelling
age caused in this way is not temperatures: pull clutch.
stop)
covered by the warranty.
z Do not tamper with the vehicle
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Starting
Checklist Start engine
Use the following checklist to Switch on the ignition.
check important functions, set- Pre-ride-check is performed.
tings and wear limits before you ( 83)
ride off: ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
Before each journey gress. ( 83) Press starter button 1.
Brakes ASC self-diagnosis is per- The start attempt is auto-
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear formed. ( 84) matically interrupted if bat-
Cooling fluid level Select neutral or, if a gear is tery voltage is too low. Recharge
engaged, pull the clutch lever. the battery before you start the
Clutch function
engine, or use jump leads and a Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis
donor battery to start. The general warning light BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- 5
The engine starts. changes from yellow to red. forms self-diagnosis to ensure 83
If the engine refuses to start, its operability. Self-diagnosis is
Phase 3
consult the troubleshooting performed automatically when
chart in the section entitled The rev. counter and speedo- you switch on the ignition. The
"Technical data". ( 146) meter needles both swing to motorcycle has to move forward
the starting position on their a few metres (at a speed of at

Riding
Pre-ride check scales. At the same time, all the least 5 km/h) for the wheel-speed
The instrument panel runs a test warning lights and telltale lights sensors to be tested.
of the instruments and the telltale switched on in the initial phase z
are switched off in reverse se- Phase 1
and warning lights when the ig-
nition is switched on: this is the quence. Test of the diagnosable system
so-called "pre-ride check". The components with the vehicle at
If a needle did not move or if a
test is aborted if you start the en- a standstill.
warning light or telltale light did
gine before it completes. ABS warning light flashes.
not show:
Phase 1 Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a Phase 2
The rev. counter and speedo-
specialist workshop, preferably
meter needles both swing to Test of the wheel-speed
an authorised BMW Motorrad
the limit values on their scales. sensors as the vehicle pulls
dealer.
At the same time, all the warn- away from rest.
ing lights and telltale lights are ABS warning light flashes.
switched on in succession.
 ABS self-diagnosis formed automatically when you Make sure that all the warning
5 completed switch on the ignition. and telltale lights come on in
The ABS warning light goes the pre-ride check.
84 Phase 1 After completion of ASC self-
out.
Test of the diagnosable system diagnosis, an indicator showing
Make sure that all the warning components with the vehicle at an ASC fault is displayed:
and telltale lights come on in a standstill. You can continue to ride. Bear
the pre-ride check. The ASC warning light in mind that the ASC function
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After the ABS self-diagnosis flashes slowly. is not available.

completes, an indicator show- Have the fault rectified as
z ing an ABS fault will appear. Phase 2 quickly as possible by a
You can continue to ride. Bear Test of the diagnosis-capable specialist workshop, preferably
in mind that neither the ABS system components while the an authorised BMW Motorrad
function nor the integral brak- motorcycle is on the move dealer.
ing function is available. (speed at least 3.1 mph (5 km/
Have the fault rectified as h)). Running in
quickly as possible by a The ASC warning light
flashes slowly.
Engine
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad Until the first running-in check,
dealer. ASC self-diagnosis vary the throttle opening and
completed engine-speed range frequently;
ASC self-diagnosis The ASC warning light goes avoid riding at constant engine
BMW Motorrad ASC performs out. rpm for prolonged periods.
self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Try to do most of your rid-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per- ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads.
 Comply with the rpm limits for Apply the brakes in good time. cycle decelerates, the more load
running in.
Tyres
is shifted to the front wheel. The 5
higher the wheel load, the more
Running-in speeds 85
New tyres have a smooth sur- braking force can be transmitted
face. This must be roughened by without the wheel locking.
<5000 min-1 riding in a restrained manner at To optimise stopping distance,
various heel angles until the tyres apply the front brakes rapidly and
Note the mileage after which
are run in. This running in pro- keep on increasing the force you

Riding
the running-in check should be
cedure is essential if the tyres are apply to the brake lever. This
carried out.
to achieve maximum grip. makes the best possible use of
Mileage until the New tyres do not provide the dynamic increase in load at z
running-in check full grip straight away. Wet the front wheel. Remember to
roads and extremely sharp in- pull the clutch at the same time.
500...1200 km In the "panic braking situations"
clines pose a risk of accident.
that are trained so frequently
Brake pads Ride carefully and avoid
braking force is applied as rap-
extremely sharp inclines.
New brake pads have to bed idly as possible and with the
down before they can achieve rider's full force applied to the
Brakes
their optimum friction levels. You brake levers; under these circum-
can compensate for this initial re- How can stopping stances the dynamic shift in load
duction in braking efficiency by distance be minimised? distribution cannot keep pace
exerting greater pressure on the Each time the brakes are applied, with the increase in deceleration
levers. a load distribution shift takes and the tyres cannot transmit the
New brake pads can extend place with the load shifting for- full braking force to the surface
stopping distance by a sig- ward from the rear to the front of the road.
nificant margin. wheel. The sharper the motor-
 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- Riding in the rain or through Parking your
5 vents the front wheel from lock- puddles of water. motorcycle
ing up. After the vehicle has been
86 washed. Side stand
Descending mountain Riding on salted or gritted Switch off the engine.
passes roads. If the ground is soft or un-
There is a danger of the After work has been carried on even, there is no guaran-
brakes fading if you use the brakes, due to traces of oil tee that the motorcycle will rest
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only the rear brakes when des- or grease. firmly on the stand.
cending mountain passes. Under Riding on dirt-covered surfaces Always check that the ground
z extreme conditions, the brakes or off-road. under the stand is level and
could overheat and suffer severe firm.
damage. Wetness and dirt result in
poor braking efficiency. The side stand is designed
Use both front and rear brakes,
Apply the brakes lightly while to support only the weight
and make use of the engine's
riding to remove wetness and of the motorcycle.
braking effect as well.
dirt, or dismount and clean the Do not lean or sit on the
Wet and dirty brakes brakes. motorcycle with the side stand
Think ahead and brake in good extended.
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin- time until full braking efficiency is Extend the side stand and prop
ish braking efficiency. restored. the motorcycle on the stand.
Delayed braking action or poor If the camber of the roadway
braking efficiency must be permits, turn the handlebars all
reckoned with in the following the way to the left.
situations:
 On a gradient, the motorcycle Off-roading The brake pads will wear
should always face uphill; se-
After off-roading
more rapidly if you ride fre- 5
lect 1st gear. quently on unsurfaced tracks or
BMW Motorrad recommends poor roads. 87
Centre stand checking the following after riding Check the thickness of the brake
Switch off the engine. the motorcycle off-road: pads more frequently and replace
If the ground is soft or un- the brake pads in good time.
Tyre pressure
even, there is no guaran-

Riding
Tyre pressures reduced for Spring preload and shock-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
off-road riding impair the absorber settings
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground motorcycle's handling character- The off-road settings for z
under the stand is level and istics on surfaced roads and can spring preload and shock
firm. lead to accidents. absorber damping characteristic
Always check that the tyre pres- will impair the motorcycle's hand-
Excessive movements sures are correct. ling characteristics on surfaced
could cause the centre
roads.
stand to retract, and the vehicle Brakes If you have been off-roading, re-
would topple in consequence.
When riding on loose sur- member to correct spring preload
Do not lean or sit on the mo- faces or muddy roads, the and shock-absorber damping
torcycle with the centre stand brakes may fail to take effect characteristics before you return
extended. immediately because of dirt or to surfaced roads.
Extend the centre stand and lift moisture on the discs or brake
the motorcycle onto the stand. pads. Rims
On a gradient, the motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time BMW Motorrad recommends
should always face uphill; se- until the brakes have been checking the rims for damage
lect 1st gear. cleaned. after off-roading.
 Air filter element You can run the engine on fuel Refuelling
5 Engine damage due to with a maximum ethanol con-
Fuel is highly flammable. A
clogged air filter element. tent of 10 %, i.e. E10.
88 naked flame close to the
If you ride in dusty terrain check Recommended fuel fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
the air filter element for clogging grade plosion.
at shorter intervals; clan or re- Do not smoke. Never bring a
place as necessary. Super unleaded (max. 10 % naked flame near the fuel tank.
ethanol, E10)
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Operation in very dusty condi- Fuel expands when hot.

tions (desert, steppes, or the like) 95 ROZ/RON
Fuel escaping from an
89 AKI
z necessitates the use of air filter overfilled tank could make its way
elements specially designed for Alternative fuel grade onto the road surface. This could
conditions of this nature. cause a fall.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Refuelling Regular unleaded (Power- and Fuel attacks plastics, which
Fuel grade consumption-related restric- become dull or unsightly.
tions. If e.g. the engine is
For optimum fuel consumption, Wipe plastic parts immediately
to be operated in countries
fuel should be sulphur-free or as after contact with fuel.
with low fuel grades at 91 re-
low-sulphur as possible. Make sure the ground is level
search octane number, then
Leaded fuel will destroy the the motorcycle must first be and firm and place the motor-
catalytic converter. programmed appropriately at cycle on its side stand.
Do not attempt to run the vehicle your authorised BMW motor- The volume of the tank can
on leaded fuel or fuel with metal- cycle dealer.) be utilised to the full only
lic additives, e.g. manganese or 91 ROZ/RON when the motorcycle is propped
iron. 87 AKI on its side stand.
 tank past the bottom edge of Press the fuel tank cap down
the filler neck. firmly to close. 5
If filling occurs after the fuel Remove the key and close the
protective cap. 89
level has gone below the
reserve limit, the amount filled
must be greater than the reserve Securing motorcycle
amount for the new fuel level to for transportation
be recognised and the warning

Riding
Make sure that all components
light to switch off. that might come into contact
Open the protective cap 2. The “usable fuel capacity” with straps used to secure the
Use ignition key 1 to unlock
z
specified in the technical motorcycle are adequately pro-
fuel filler cap by turning it data is the quantity that the fuel tected against scratching. Use
clockwise, and flip the cap tank could hold if it had been run adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
open. dry and the engine had cut out example, for this purpose.
due to a lack of fuel.

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 30 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
5
90

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The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon- At the rear, secure the straps
z to the rear footrests on both
and fall on its side. ents.
Secure motorcycle against top- Take care not to trap sides and tighten the straps.
pling; this is best done with the components such as brake lines Tighten all the straps uniformly;
support of a 2nd person. or wires. the vehicle's suspension should
be compressed as tightly as
Push the motorcycle onto the At the front, secure the straps
possible front and rear.
transportation flat and hold it in to the handlebars on both
position: do not place it on the sides.
side stand or centre stand. Pass the straps through the
leading link and tighten the
straps.
Engineering details
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
6
91
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Electronic engine management with
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Engineering details
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 97

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 Riding mode ABS and/or ASC can be the rear wheel when the foot-
6 Selection switched off in each mode: the brake lever is operated. The
explanations below invariably ABS has been adjusted to off-
92 There is a choice of 5 riding road operation using studded
apply to the behaviour of the
modes for adapting the motor- motorcycle with these systems tyres.
cycle to riding-surface condition: active.
RAIN ASC
ROAD (Standard mode) Throttle response The front wheel lift assistant is
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In the RAIN and ENDURO active in all modes.

with Pro riding modes OE modes: Restrained In the RAIN, ROAD and DY-
DYNAMIC In the ROAD and ENDURO NAMIC modes, the ASC is set
Enduro PRO modes: Direct up for road riding.
Enduro PRO (only if coding In the DYNAMIC mode: Dy- In the ENDURO and ENDURO
plug fitted) namic PRO modes, the ASC is set up
for off-road riding.
For each of the 5 riding modes
ABS
there is a matching setting for with Dynamic ESA OE
z the ABS and ASC systems and The rear wheel lift assistant is
active in all modes. Dynamic ESA
for throttle response.
In the RAIN, ROAD and DY- In the RAIN, ROAD and DY-
with Dynamic ESA OE NAMIC modes, the ABS is ad- NAMIC modes, the damping
The adjustment of the Dynamic justed to road operation. variants HARD, NORMAL and
ESA also depends on the riding In the ENDURO mode, the SOFT can be selected.
mode selected. ABS is adjusted to off-road Basic setting RAIN: SOFT
operation using road tyres. Basic setting ROAD: NORMAL
In the ENDURO PRO mode, Basic setting DYNAMIC: HARD
there will be no ABS control at
 In the ENDURO and ENDURO The desired riding mode is ini- rear brakes to suit the load on
PRO modes, the damping vari- tially preselected. The mode the motorcycle. 6
ants HARD and SOFT can be change does not take place until The integral function means
selected. 93
the systems in question are all in that it is not possible to
Basic setting ENDURO: SOFT the appropriate state. make the rear wheel spin with
Basic setting ENDURO PRO: The selection menu does not the front brake applied (Burn
HARD disappear from the display un- Out). Attempted burn-outs can
til the mode change has taken result in damage to the rear

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Mode changes place. brake and the clutch.
When riding, you can change rid- Do not attempt Burn Out.
ing modes only when the follow- Brake system with
ing preconditions are satisfied: BMW Motorrad Integral How does ABS work?
No drive torque at the rear
wheel
ABS The amount of braking force that
can be transferred to the road
No brake pressure in the brake Partially integral brakes depends on factors that include
system. Your motorcycle is equipped with the coefficient of friction of the
partially integral brakes. Both road surface. Loose stones, ice z
This is the status of the motor-
front and rear brakes are applied and snow or a wet road all have
cycle when it is at a standstill
when you pull the handbrake much lower coefficients of friction
with the ignition switched on.
lever. The footbrake lever acts than a clean and dry asphalt sur-
Under other circumstances, you
only on the rear brake. face. The lower the coefficient
must proceed as follows:
While the brakes are slowing the of friction, the longer the braking
Back off the throttle twistgrip
motorcycle with ABS actively in- distance.
Release the brake levers tervening, the BMW Motorrad If the rider increases braking
Disengage the clutch. Integral ABS adapts braking-force pressure to the extent that brak-
distribution between front and ing force exceeds the maximum
 transferable limit, the wheels start road surface. At this instant the the integral function. If the
6 to lock and the vehicle loses its BMW Motorrad Integral ABS brake pedal is depressed after
directional stability; a fall is im- must assume an extremely low the handbrake lever is pulled,
94 minent. Before this situation oc- coefficient of friction, so that the the brake pressure built up
curs the ABS will be activated wheels will continue to rotate un- beforehand is perceptible as
and the brake pressure adap- der all imaginable circumstances, counter-pressure sooner than is
ted to the maximally transferable because this is the precondition the case when the brake pedal is
braking force. The wheels con- for ensuring directional stability. depressed either before or at the
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tinue to turn and the driving sta- As soon as is registers the ac- same time as the brake lever is
bility is retained irrespective of tual circumstances, the system pulled.
the road condition. reacts instantly and adjusts brak-
ing force accordingly to achieve Rear wheel lift
What are the effects of optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden
surface irregularities? deceleration, however, under cer-
Humps and surface irregular- What feedback does the tain circumstances it is possible
ities can cause the wheels to rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ-
lose contact temporarily with the BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent
z the rear wheel from lifting clear
road surface; if this happens the ABS?
braking force that can be trans- If the ABS system has to reduce of the ground. If this happens
mitted to the road can drop to braking force on account of the the outcome can be a highsiding
zero. If the brakes are applied circumstances described above, situation in which the motorcycle
under these circumstances the vibration is perceptible through can flip over.
ABS has to reduce braking force the handbrake lever. Severe braking can cause
to ensure that directional sta- When the handbrake lever is the rear wheel to lift off the
bility is maintained when the pulled, brake pressure is also ground.
wheels regain contact with the built up at the rear wheel by When you brake, bear in mind
that ABS control cannot always the system registers implaus- What significance
be relied on to prevent the rear ible values for a lengthy period, devolves on regular 6
wheel from lifting clear of the the ABS function is deactivated maintenance?
ground. for safety reasons and an ABS 95
fault message is issued. Self-dia- Invariably, a technical sys-
What is the design gnosis has to complete before tem cannot perform beyond
baseline for fault messages can be issued. the abilities dictated by its level
In addition to problems with the of maintenance.
BMW Motorrad Integral

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BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, In order to ensure that the
ABS? BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is
exceptional riding conditions can
Within the limits imposed by always maintained in optimum
lead to a fault message being
physics, the BMW Motorrad In- condition, it is essential for you to
issued:
tegral ABS ensures directional comply strictly with the specified
stability on any surface. The sys- Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil- inspection intervals.
tem is not optimised for special
requirements that apply under iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged Reserves for safety
extreme competitive situations The potentially shorter braking
Rear wheel locked by the en-
off-road or on the track. The
gine brake for a lengthy period, distances which BMW Motorrad z
driving behaviour should be ad- Integral ABS permits must not be
apted to actual driving skills and for example while descending
on a loose or slippery surface used as an excuse for careless
the road conditions. riding. ABS is primarily a means
If a fault message is issued on of ensuring a safety margin in
Special situations
account of exceptional riding genuine emergencies.
The speeds of the front and rear conditions, you can reactivate
wheels are compared as one Take care when cornering.
the ABS function by switching When you apply the brakes
means of detecting a wheel's the ignition off and on again.
incipient tendency to lock. If on a corner, the motorcycle's
 weight and momentum take over venes and adapts the engine BMW Motorrad ASC can be de-
6 and even BMW Motorrad ABS torque accordingly. activated in these cases.
is unable to counteract their ef- Even ASC is constrained by
96 fects. Invariably, the rider bears What is the design
the laws of physics. Invari-
responsibility for assessing road baseline for ably, the rider bears responsibil-
and traffic conditions and adopt- BMW Motorrad ASC? ity for assessing road and traffic
ing his or her style of riding ac- BMW Motorrad ASC is designed conditions and adopting his or
cordingly. as an assistant system for the her style of riding accordingly.
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Do not take risks that would neg- rider and for use on public roads. Do not take risks that would neg-
ate the additional safety offered The extent to which the rider af- ate the additional safety offered
by this system. fects ASC control can be consid- by this system.
erable (weight shifts when cor-
Electronic engine nering, items of luggage loose on Special situations
management with the motorcycle), especially when In accordance with the laws of
BMW Motorrad ASC the style of riding takes the rider physics, the ability to accelerate
and machine close to the limits is restricted more and more as
How does ASC work? imposed by physics.
z the angle of heel increases. Con-
BMW Motorrad ASC compares For off-road driving, the sequently, there can be a per-
the speed of rotation of the front ENDURO riding mode should ceptible lag in acceleration out of
wheel and the rear wheel. The be activated:. This mode delays very tight bends.
differential is used to compute ASC intervention slightly in order
slip as a measure of the reserves to permit controlled drifting. The speeds of the front and
of stability available at the rear The system is not optimised for rear wheels are compared as
wheel. If slip exceeds a certain special requirements that apply one means of detecting the rear
limit, the engine control inter- under extreme competitive situ- wheel's incipient tendency to
ations off-road or on the track. spin or slip sideways. If the sys-
tem registers implausible values Accelerating the motorcycle to When riding on a slippery sur-
for a lengthy period, the ASC a speed in excess of 10 km/h face, never snap the throttle 6
function is deactivated for safety after switching the ignition off twistgrip fully closed without
reasons and an ASC fault mes- 97
and then on again reactivates the pulling the clutch at the same
sage is issued. Self-diagnosis ASC. time. Engine braking torque can
has to complete before fault cause the rear wheel to lock, with
messages can be issued. Slip can be increased by a corresponding loss of stability.
The following exceptional very-heavy-duty massive-bar BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to

Engineering details
riding conditions can lead to tyres, with the result that ASC control a situation of this nature.
an automatic shutdown of the intervention occurs before
BMW Motorrad ASC: optimum forward acceleration Tyre pressure
Riding for a lengthy period with is achieved. Under these monitoring RDC
the rear wheel lifted off the circumstances, BMW Motorrad
ground (wheelie) with ASC de- ASC should be deactivated. with tyre pressure monitoring
activated (RDC) OE
Rear wheel rotating with the If the front wheel lifts clear of the
ground under severe accelera- Function
vehicle held stationary by ap-
plying the front brake (burn- tion, ASC reduces engine torque A sensor integrated into each z
until the front wheel regains con- tyre measures the air tempera-
out)
tact with the ground. ture and the air pressure inside
Heating up with the motorcycle
Under these circumstances, the tyre and transmits this in-
on the centre stand or an auxil-
BMW Motorrad recommends formation to the control unit.
iary stand, engine idling or with
rolling the throttle slightly closed Each sensor has a centrifugal-
a gear engaged
so as to restore stability with the force tripswitch that does not
least possible delay. enable transmission of the meas-
ured values until the motorcycle
has accelerated to above approx-
 imately 30 km/h for the first time. Temperature the pressures shown by the
6 The display shows -- for each compensation multifunction display.
tyre until the tyre-pressure signal Tyre pressure is a temperature-
98 is received for the first time. The Pressure adaptation
sensitive variable: pressure in-
sensors continue to transmit the Compare the RDC readings
creases as tyre temperature rises
measured-value signals for ap- on the multifunction display
and decreases as tyre temper-
proximately 15 minutes after the with the value in the table on
ature drops. Tyre temperature
vehicle comes to a stop. the inside cover of the Rider's
depends on ambient temperature
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An error message is issued if Manual. Then use the air line to

as well as on the style of riding
wheels without sensors are fit- compensate for the difference
and the duration of the ride.
ted to a vehicle equipped with an between the RDC reading and
The tyre-pressure readings
RDC control unit. the value in the table.
shown by the multifunction
Tyre-pressure ranges display are temperature- Example: According to the
compensated; the reference tyre Rider's Manual, tyre pressure
The control unit differentiates
temperature for these readings should be 2.5 bar, but the
between 3 tyre-pressure ranges,
is always 20 °C. The air lines reading in the multifunction
all of which are parameterised for
z the motorcycle:
available to the public in petrol display is 2.3 bar, so pressure is
stations and motorway service low by 0.2 bar. The gauge on
Tyre pressure within permitted areas have gauges that do not
tolerance the air line shows 2.4 bar. You
compensate for temperature; the must now increase tyre pressure
Tyre pressure close to limit of reading shown by a gauge of
permitted tolerance by the 0.2 bar difference
this nature is the temperature- between the value in the table
Tyre pressure outside permit- dependent tyre pressure. In
ted tolerance and the RDC reading; when the
most instances, therefore, these air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,
gauge readings will not tally with
the tyre is inflated to the correct
pressure. 6
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
7
101
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Maintenance
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 z
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
 General instructions Toolkit 2 Reversible screwdriver
7 The "Maintenance" chapter de- On-board toolkit
blade
With Phillips PH1 and Torx
102 scribes straightforward proced-
T25
ures for checking and replacing
Removing bulbs for front
certain wear parts.
and rear turn indicators
Special tightening torques are lis-
( 121).
ted as applicable. The tightening
Removing battery cover
Maintenance

torques for the threaded fasten-

( 127).
ers on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical Top up coolant
data". ( 109).
Further information on mainten- 3 Open-ended spanner
ance and repair work is available 1 Screwdriver handle Width across flats 8/10
z from your BMW Motorrad author- Use with screwdriver in- Removing battery
ised dealer in the form of a DVD. sert. ( 127).
Topping up the engine 4 Open-ended spanner
Some of the work requires spe- oil ( 104). Width across flats 14
cial tools and a thorough know- Adjusting mirror arm
ledge of the technology involved. ( 75).
If you are in doubt, consult a 5 Torx wrench, T30
specialist workshop, preferably For adjustment of shift
your authorised BMW Motorrad lever, bottom.
dealer.
Service toolkit Engine oil
with service toolkit OA Checking engine oil level 7
The oil level varies with 103
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temperature,
the higher the level of oil in the
sump. Checking the oil level with

Maintenance
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
Check the oil level in oil-level
interpretation of oil level.
indicator 1.
In order to ensure that the en-
BMW Motorrad has assembled gine oil level is read correctly,
a service toolkit that is ideal for check the oil level only after at z
carrying out extended service engine operating temperature.
work (e.g. removing and installing
Switch off the engine when it is
wheels) on this motorcycle. You
at operating temperature.
can obtain the tools set from
your authorised BMW Motorrad Make sure the ground is level
dealer. and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Wait five minutes for the oil to
drain into the oil pan. Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAX marks

 If the oil level is below the MIN Always make sure that the oil
7 mark: level is correct.
Topping up the engine oil Top up the engine oil to the
104
( 104). specified level.
If the oil level is above the MAX Engine oil, quantity for
mark: topping up
Have the oil level corrected
Maintenance

by a specialist workshop, max 0.95 l (Difference

preferably an authorised between MIN and MAX)
Wipe the area around the filler
BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking engine oil level
neck clean.
( 103).
Topping up the engine oil Insert Torx end of reversible
Install the cap of the oil filler
Make sure the ground is level screwdriver insert 1 into screw-
z neck.
and firm and place the motor- driver handle 2 (on-board tool-
kit) for additional leverage.
cycle on its stand.
Engage this tool in cap 3 of
Brake system
engine-oil filler neck and turn Checking function of
counter-clockwise to remove. brakes
Checking engine oil level Pull the front brake lever.
( 103). The pressure point must be
Damage to the engine clearly perceptible.
can result if it is operated Press the footbrake lever.
without enough oil, but the same The pressure point must be
also applies if the oil level is too clearly perceptible.
high.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible: 7
Incorrect working practices 105
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 dir-
dealer.
ection: between wheel and 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
Checking front brake pad front suspension toward brake without backing plate. The
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thickness pads 1. wear indicators (grooves) must
Make sure the ground is level 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-
7 ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
106 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: between
Make sure the ground is level spray guard and rear wheel to- 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
z and firm and place the motor- ward brake pads 1. without backing plate.)
cycle on its stand.
If the wear limit has been
reached:
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-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible 7
thickness.
107
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.

Maintenance
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, front
A low fluid level in the front reservoir 1.
brake reservoir can allow air Wear of the brake pads
to penetrate the brake system. causes the brake fluid level Brake fluid, DOT4
This significantly reduces braking in the reservoir to sink.
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It is impermissible for the
efficiency. brake fluid level to drop below
Check the brake-fluid level at the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
regular intervals. reservoir horizontal, motorcycle
Make sure the ground is level upright)
and firm and place the motor- If the brake fluid level drops be-
cycle on its centre stand. low the permitted level:
Move the handlebars to the Have the defect rectified as
straight-ahead position. quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
 Checking the brake-fluid
7 level, rear brakes
108 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
Make sure the ground is level Brake fluid level, rear
rear reservoir 1.
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand. Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level Brake fluid, DOT4
z in the reservoir to sink. It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal, motorcycle
upright)
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.
Coolant If the coolant drops below the
Check coolant level
permitted level: 7
Top up the coolant.
Take care when working on 109
the cooling system: risk of Top up coolant
burns if the system is hot.
Do not work on the cooling sys-
tem until it has had ample time

Maintenance
to cool down.
Make sure the ground is level Open cap 1 of coolant expan-
and firm and place the motor- sion tank 2 and top up the
cycle on its stand. coolant to the specified level.
Check coolant level ( 109).
Close the cap of the coolant z
Remove screw 1 and remove expansion tank.
cover 2.

Check the coolant level in ex-

pansion tank 1.
 Rims and tyres If the notes vary:
7 Checking rims Have the spokes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
110 Make sure the ground is level an authorised BMW Motorrad
and firm and place the motor- dealer.
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for Checking tyre tread depth
defects.
Your motorcycle's handling
Maintenance

Have any damaged rims in-

and grip can be impaired
spected by a specialist work-
Place cover 1 in position. even before the tyres wear to
shop and replaced if neces-
Install screw 2. the minimum tyre tread depth
sary, preferably by an author-
permitted by law.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Clutch Have the tyres changed in good
z Check spokes time before they wear to the
Checking clutch function minimum permissible tread
Pull the clutch lever. Make sure the ground is level
depth.
The pressure point must be and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Make sure the ground is level
clearly perceptible.
Draw the handle of a screw- and firm and place the motor-
If the pressure point is not clearly
driver or a similar instrument cycle on its stand.
perceptible:
across the spokes and listen Measure the tyre tread depth
Have the clutch checked by a
to the notes of the individual in the main tread grooves with
specialist workshop, preferably
spokes. wear marks.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Wear indicators are built
into the main profile
grooves on each tyre. The tyre
is worn out when the tyre tread authorised BMW Motorrad tems and consequently cannot
has worn down to the level of dealer or on the Internet at be changed. 7
the marks. The locations of the www.bmw–motorrad.com. If you decide that you would like
marks are indicated on the edge to fit non-standard wheels to 111
of the tyre, e.g. by the letters TI, Effect of wheel size on your motorcycle, it is very im-
TWI or by an arrow. chassis and suspension portant to consult a specialist
If the tyre tread is worn to min- control systems workshop beforehand, preferably
imum: Wheel size is very important an authorised BMW Motorrad

Maintenance
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- as a parameter for the chassis dealer. In some cases, the data
able. and suspension control sys- programmed into the control
tems ABS and ASC. In particu- units can be changed to suit the
Wheels lar, the diameter and the width new wheel sizes.
of a vehicle's wheels are pro-
Tyre recommendation RDC label
grammed into the control unit z
For each size of tyre and are fundamental to all cal- with tyre pressure monitoring
BMW Motorrad tests and culations. Any change in these (RDC) OE
classifies as roadworthy certain influencing variables, caused for
makes. BMW Motorrad cannot example by a switch to wheels
assess the suitability or provide other than those installed ex-
any guarantee of road safety for works, can have serious effects
other tyres. on the performance of the con-
BMW Motorrad recommends trol systems.
using only tyres tested by The sensor rings are essential
BMW Motorrad. for correct road-speed calcula-
You can obtain detailed tion, and they too must match
information from your the motorcycle's control sys-
 specialist workshop to the fact the process of removing the
7 that the wheel is fitted with an brake callipers.
RDC sensor. Once the calipers have
112
been removed, there is
Removing front wheel
a risk of the brake pads being
Make sure the ground is level pressed together to the extent
and firm and place the motor- that they cannot be slipped back
cycle on its centre stand. over the brake disc on reas-
Maintenance

sembly.
Incorrect tyre fitting can Do not operate the handbrake
damage the RDC sensors. lever when the brake calipers
Be sure to explain to the au- have been removed.
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer Remove securing screws 4
z or the specialist workshop that of the left and right brake cal-
the wheel is fitted with an RDC lipers.
sensor.
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim bears Disengage the cable for the
an adhesive label indicating the wheel-speed sensor from re-
position of the RDC sensor. taining clips 1 and 2.
When changing the tyre, take Remove screw 3 and remove
care not to damage the RDC the wheel-speed sensor from
sensor. Be sure to draw the its bore.
attention of the authorised Mask off the parts of the wheel
BMW Motorrad dealer or rim that could be scratched in
 better able to grip it on the
right-hand side. 7
113

Maintenance
Force the brake pads 1 slightly Remove right-hand axle clamp-
apart by rotational movement ing screw 1.
of the brake caliper 2 against
brake disc 3. Withdraw quick-release axle 1,
Carefully pull the brake callipers support the front wheel when z
back and out until clear of the doing this.
brake discs. Set down front wheel and roll
forwards out of the front sus-
Raise front of motorcycle until pension.
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Remove screw 1.
Installing the front-wheel stand
Remove left-hand axle clamp-
( 117).
ing screw 2.
Press quick-release axle slightly
toward the inside, so as to be
 Always have the security of the
7 fasteners checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
114 ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Maintenance

Remove spacer bush 1 from Lift front wheel and fit quick-
the wheel hub. release axle 1.
Remove front-wheel stand and
Installing front wheel firmly compress front forks
z Possible malfunctions when several times. Do not oper-
Slip spacing bushing 1 into
ABS and ASC intervene, if the wheel hub on the left-hand ate front break lever.
any other wheel but the series side. Installing the front-wheel stand
standard wheel is installed. ( 117).
The front wheel must be
See the information on the effect
installed right way round to
of wheel size on the ABS and
rotate in the correct direction.
ASC systems at the start of this
chapter. Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on the tyre or the wheel
Threaded fasteners not rim.
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their Roll the front wheel into posi-
threads can suffer damage. tion between the front forks.
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115

Maintenance
Install screw 1 and tighten to Tighten right axle clamping Install securing screws 4 on
specified torque. Counter-hold screw 1 to the specified left and right and tighten to
quick-release axle on the right- torque. specified tightening torque.
hand side.
Clamping screw for Brake caliper on tele- z
Quick-release axle in quick-release axle in scopic fork
telescopic forks telescopic fork
38 Nm
30 Nm 19 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
Tighten left-hand axle clamp- Removing the front-wheel from the wheel rim.
ing screw 2 to the specified stand.
Braking efficiency is im-
torque. paired if the brake pads are
Place brake calipers left and
Clamping screw for right onto the brake discs. not correctly bedded against the
quick-release axle in discs.
telescopic fork Before riding off, always check
that the brakes bite as soon as
19 Nm
 the brake lever is pulled or the Risk of burns from hot ex- Install the rear wheel
7 brake pedal depressed. haust system. Possible malfunctions when
Operate the brake several Do not touch hot parts of the ABS and ASC intervene, if
116 exhaust system.
times until the brake pads are any other wheel but the series
bedded. Allow rear silencer to cool standard wheel is installed.
Seat the cable for the wheel- down. See the information on the effect
speed sensor in retaining of wheel size on the ABS and
Maintenance

clips 1 and 2. ASC systems at the start of this

Insert the wheel-speed sensor chapter.
into the bore and install Threaded fasteners not
screw 3. tightened to the specified
Wheel-speed sensor to torque can work loose or their
telescopic forks/bevel threads can suffer damage.
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gears Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist
8 Nm workshop, preferably an author-
Remove studs 1 from the rear ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Removing rear wheel wheel, while supporting the
Seat the rear wheel on the
Make sure the ground is level wheel.
rear-wheel adapter.
and firm and place the motor- Roll the rear wheel out toward
cycle on its centre stand. the rear.
Engage first gear.
 Make sure the ground is level
Rear wheel to wheel
flange
and firm and place the motor- 7
cycle on its centre stand.
Use basic stand with front- 117
Tightening sequence: Tighten
in diagonally opposite se- wheel adapter. The basic
quence stand and its accessory
parts are available from your
60 Nm
BMW Motorrad dealer.

Maintenance
Front-wheel stand
The wheel studs for the
spoked wheel and the cast Installing the front-wheel
wheel are of different lengths. stand
Mixing up sets of studs or using The BMW Motorrad front
the wrong studs would mean that wheel stand is not designed z
the rear wheel would not be cor- to support motorcycles not fitted
rectly secured and this, in turn, with a centre stand or without
could result in an accident. other auxiliary stands. A motor-
Use only wheel studs with the cycle resting only on the front
same, approved length code. Do wheel stand and the rear wheel Slacken adjusting screws 1.
not lubricate the wheel studs. can topple. Push the two adapters 2 apart
Place the motorcycle on its until the front forks fit between
Install wheel studs 1 and
centre stand or another auxiliary them.
tighten to specified torque.
stand before lifting the front Use locating pins 3 to set the
wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand to the de-
front-wheel stand. sired height.
 Centre the front-wheel stand Lighting
7 relative to the front wheel and
Replacing bulbs for low-
push it against the front axle.
118 beam and high-beam
headlight
The positions of the plug,
the spring wire retainer and
the bulb might not be as illus-
Maintenance

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

Remove cover 1 by turning it

counter-clockwise to replace
the bulb for the low-beam Replace the defective bulb.
headlight.
Bulbs for the low-beam 7
headlight 119

H7 / 12 V / 55 W
with LED headlights OE
LED

Maintenance
Bulb for high-beam
Disconnect plug 1. headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Remove cover 1 by turning it
with LED headlights OE
counter-clockwise to replace z
the bulb for the high-beam LED
headlight. Hold the new bulb by the base
only, in order to keep the glass
free of foreign matter.

Disengage spring clip 1 and

swing it aside.
Remove bulb 2.
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120

Maintenance

Insert bulb 2, making sure that Install plug 1. Remove cover 1 by turning it
tab 3 is correctly positioned. Place cover in position and fit counter-clockwise.
The bulb might face in a by turning clockwise.
direction other than that
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Replacing bulb for parking
light
Engage spring clip 1 in the
Make sure the ground is level
catch.
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.

Pull socket 1 out of the head-

light housing.
 Replacing bulbs for front
and rear turn indicators 7
without LED turn indicators OE 121
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.

Maintenance
Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 into the socket.
socket.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for parking light z

W5W / 12 V / 5 W
with LED headlights OE Remove screw 1.
LED
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold Insert socket 1 into the head-
the new bulb in order to keep light housing.
the glass free of foreign matter.
Place cover in position and fit
by turning clockwise.
 Replace the defective bulb.
7 Bulbs for flashing turn
122 indicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE
LED
Maintenance

Bulbs for flashing turn

Pull the glass out of the re- indicators, rear Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install
flector housing at the threaded- it in the mirror housing.
fastener side. RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE
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LED
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
the glass free of foreign matter.

Working from the inboard side,

Turn bulb 1 counter-clockwise insert the glass into the mirror
and remove it from the mirror housing and close the housing.
housing.
 shop, preferably an authorised Air filter
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replacing air-filter
7
LED headlight, replacing element 123
with LED headlights OE
LED headlights can be re-
placed only as a complete
unit. Consult a specialist work-

Maintenance
shop, preferably an authorised
Install screw 1. BMW Motorrad dealer.

Replacing LED rear light Replacing LED auxiliary

The LED rear light can be re-
headlights
placed only as a complete unit. with LED auxiliary headlights OA Remove front seat ( 76). z
Consult a specialist workshop, Open lid 1 of the stowage
The LED auxiliary headlights can
preferably an authorised compartment.
only be replaced as a unit; it is
BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove screws 2, 3 and 4.
not possible to replace individual
LEDs. Remove fuel tank cover.
Replacing LED turn
indicators Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
with LED turn indicators OE BMW Motorrad dealer.
The LED turn indicators can
be replaced only as a complete
unit. Consult a specialist work-
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124

Maintenance

Remove screws 1. Place air filter housing cover in Install screws 1, 2 and 3.
Remove air filter housing cover. position. Close lid 4 of the stowage
Install screws 1. compartment.
Installing front seat ( 77).
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Jump-starting
The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
Remove frame 1 and air filter vehicle electronics.
element 2. Place fuel-tank cover 1 in po- Do not use the on-board socket
Insert new air filter element 2 sition, making sure that the to jump-start the engine of the
and frame 1. guide arrow is underneath top motorcycle.
front-wheel cover 2.
 A short-circuit can res- minutes before repeating the
ult if the crocodile clips attempt in order to protect the 7
of the jump leads are accident- starter motor and the donor
ally brought into contact with the battery. 125
motorcycle. Allow both engines to idle for a
Use only jump leads fitted with few minutes before disconnect-
fully insulated crocodile clips at ing the jump leads.
both ends. Disconnect the jump lead from

Maintenance
Jump-starting with a donor- the negative terminals first,
battery voltage higher than Use the red jumper cable to then disconnect the second
12 V can damage the vehicle connect the positive terminal 1 lead from the positive termin-
electronics. of the discharged battery to the als.
Make sure that the battery of the positive terminal of the donor Do not use proprietary
donor vehicle has a voltage rating battery. start-assist sprays or other z
of 12 V. Then connect one end of the products to start the engine.
black jump lead to the negative Installing front seat ( 77).
Make sure the ground is level
terminal of the donor battery,
and firm and place the motor-
and the other end to negative Battery
cycle on its stand.
terminal 2 of the discharged
Removing battery cover Maintenance instructions
battery.
( 127).
Run the engine of the donor Correct upkeep, recharging and
When jump-starting the engine,
vehicle during jump-starting. storage will prolong the life of
do not disconnect the battery
Start the engine of the vehicle the battery and are essential if
from the on-board electrical
with the discharged battery warranty claims are to be con-
system.
in the usual way; if the en- sidered.
gine does not start, wait a few
 Compliance with the points be- BMW Motorrad has de- If you switch on the igni-
7 low is important in order to max- veloped a float charger spe- tion and the multifunction
imise battery life: cially designed for compatibility display and indicator lights fail
126 Keep the surface of the battery with the electronics of your mo- to light up, the battery is com-
clean and dry. torcycle. Using this charger, you pletely flat (battery voltage is less
Do not open the battery. can keep the battery charged than 9 V). Attempting to charge
Do not top up with water. during long periods of disuse, a completely flat battery via the
Be sure to read and comply without having to disconnect the extra socket can cause damage
Maintenance

with the instructions for char- battery from the motorcycle's to the motorcycle's electronics.
ging the battery on the follow- on-board systems. You can ob- If a battery has discharged to the
ing pages. tain additional information from extent that it is completely flat, it
Do not turn the battery upside your authorised BMW Motorrad has to be disconnected from the
down. dealer. on-board circuits and charged
z with the charger connected dir-
If the battery is not discon- Charging battery when ectly to the battery posts.
nected, the on-board elec- connected Only chargers suitable for
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually
Charging the connected this mode of charging can
drain the battery. This can cause
battery directly at the bat- be used to recharge the battery
the battery to run flat. If this hap-
tery terminals can damage the via the on-board socket. Unsuit-
pens, warranty claims will not be
vehicle electronics. able chargers could cause dam-
accepted.
Always disconnect the battery age to the motorcycle's on-board
Connect a float charger to the
from the on-board circuits be- electrics.
battery if the motorcycle is to
fore recharging it with a charger Use suitable BMW chargers. The
remain out of use for more than
connected directly to the battery suitable charger is available from
four weeks.
posts. your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
 Charge via the power socket, Comply with the operating in- Removing and installing
with the battery connected structions of the charger. battery 7
to the motorcycle's on-board Once the battery is fully
electrical system. charged, disconnect the 127

The motorcycle's on-board charger's terminal clips from

electronics know when the the battery terminals.
battery is fully charged. The The battery has to be re-
on-board socket is switched off charged at regular intervals

Maintenance
when this happens. in the course of a lengthy period
Comply with the operating in- of disuse. See the instructions
structions of the charger. for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
If you are unable to charge Switch off the ignition.
before restoring it to use.
the battery through the on- Remove screw 1.
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board socket, you may be using Each battery cover slightly for-
a charger that is not compatible ward at the top at positions 2.
with your motorcycle's electron- In order not to damage the bat-
ics. If this happens, disconnect tery cover or the mount, work
the battery from the on-board the battery cover up at posi-
systems and connect the charger tion 3 to remove.
directly to the battery.
with anti-theft alarm OE
Charging battery when If applicable, switch off the anti-
disconnected theft alarm.
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
 Slightly lift battery and remove
7 from the mounting to such an
extent that the battery positive
128 terminal becomes accessible.
Maintenance

Disconnect battery negative Connect positive lead 1 to the

lead 1 and disengage rubber battery's positive terminal.
strap 2. Push battery into the mounting.

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Disconnect positive lead 1.

Pull retaining plate in position 1 First insert retaining plate into

outwards and remove in an the mountings 1 and then push
upward direction. under the battery in position 2.
 Fuses
Replace fuses 7
129

Maintenance
Secure battery negative lead 1. Install screw 1.
Secure the battery with rubber
strap 2. Setting the clock ( 49).
Setting the date ( 49). Switch off the ignition.
Remove front seat ( 76). z
Disconnect plug 1.
Any attempt to jumper a
defective fuse gives rise to
the risk of a short-circuit and fire.
Always replace a defective fuse
with a new fuse of the same
amperage.
Replace faulty fuse in accord-
Place battery cover into the
ance with the fuse allocation
mounting 1 and press into the
diagram.
mountings 2.
 If fuse defects recur fre- 2 7.5 A
7 quently have the electric Multifunction switch, left
circuits checked by a specialist Tyre pressure monitoring
130 workshop, preferably an author- (RDC)
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install plug 1.
Installing front seat ( 77).
Maintenance

Fuse assignment

1 10 A
Instrument panel
Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
Ignition switch
Diagnostic socket
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General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
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131
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Accessories
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

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 General instructions accepts no liability whatsoever for torcycle's sockets only when
8 BMW Motorrad cannot
parts and accessories that it has the ignition is switched on.
not approved.
132 examine or test each Cable routing
Whenever you are planning
product of outside origin to
modifications, comply with all The cables from the power
ensure that it can be used on
the legal requirements. Make sockets to the auxiliary devices
or in connection with BMW
sure that the vehicle does not must be routed in such a way
motorcycles without constituting
infringe the national road-vehicle that they do not impede the
Accessories

a safety hazard. Country-specific

construction and use regulations rider.
official authorisation does not
applicable in your country. The cable routing should not
suffice as assurance. Tests
Your BMW Motorrad dealer can restrict the steering angle or
conducted by these instances
offer expert advice on the choice obstruct handling.
cannot make provision for all
of genuine BMW parts, accessor- The cables must not be
operating conditions experienced
z ies and other products. trapped.
by BMW motorcycles and,
consequently, they are not You can examine all the optional
accessories from BMW Motorrad Automatic shutdown
sufficient in some circumstances.
by visiting our website: The sockets will be automat-
Use only parts and accessor-
"www.bmw–motorrad.com". ically switched off during the
ies approved by BMW for your
start procedure.
motorcycle.
Power sockets The power supply to the sock-
BMW has conducted extens- ets is switched off no more
Connection of electrical
ive testing of the parts and ac- than 15 minutes after the igni-
devices
cessory products to establish tion is switched off, in order to
that they are safe, functional and You can start using electrical
prevent overloading of the on-
suitable. Consequently, BMW devices connected to the mo-
board electrics. Low-wattage
accepts product liability. BMW electrical accessories might not
 be recognised by the vehicle’s The latching system of the
electronics. In such cases, Mount Cradle is not de- 8
power sockets are switched signed to protect against theft.
off very shortly after the ignition Always remove the navigation 133
is turned off. system and stow it away safely
If the battery charge state is as soon as you finish your ride.
too low to maintain the mo-
torcycle's start capability, the

Accessories
power sockets are switched off.
The power sockets are also Insert navigation system 1 at
switched off when the max- bottom and pivot it toward the
imum load capability as stated rear.
in the technical data is ex- The navigation system en-
ceeded. z
gages with an audible click.
Push retainer 2 fully to the left.
Navigation system Lock 3 is engaged.
Turn ignition key 1 counter-
Securing navigation clockwise. Turn ignition key 4 clockwise.
system Pull retainer 2 to the left. The navigation system is se-
Dust and dirt can dam- Press in lock 3. cured and the ignition key can
age the contacts of the The Mount Cradle is released be removed.
Mount Cradle. and baseplate 4 can be turned
Always reinstall the baseplate as forward and removed.
soon as you finish your ride.
 Operating navigation Extended operation to the left The long operation of the Multi-
8 system and right. Controller corresponds to the ac-
with preparation for navigation tivation of certain functions on
134 Turning the Multi-Controller in-
system OE the Navigator display. These
creases or decreases the volume functions are marked by small
If the BMW Motorrad Navigator of a BMW Motorrad commu- arrows above the correspond-
is fitted, some of its functions nication system connected via ing contact field or by a plus or
can be controlled directly from Bluetooth. While the volume is minus sign.
Accessories

the handlebars using the Multi- being set, a bar display appears
Controller. in the display of the Navigator. The function is triggered
In the BMW special menu, the by a long operation to the
menu items are selected by turn- right.
ing the Multi-Controller.
z The function is triggered by
Short operation of the Multi-Con-
a long operation to the left.
troller to the left or right changes
between the main pages of the
Navigator: The function is triggered
Start page by a long operation to the
Media player right.
BMW special menu
The Multi-Controller is operated
Navigation The function is triggered by
by means of six movements:
Trip computer. a long operation to the left.
Turning upwards and down-
wards.
Short operation to the left and
right.
In detail, the following functions Switch navigation display off or Reserve fuel level warning
can be controlled: on The settings for the fuel gauge 8
Start page enable you to define a distance
Navigation 135
Operation to the left: start di- that is covered per full tank of
Operation to the left: increase fuel. The motorcycle sends the
version (with active navigation).
map section (Zoom in). figure for residual range possible
Operation to the right: tele-
Operation to the right: reduce with the fuel remaining in the fuel
phone functions (with a tele-
map section (Zoom out). tank to the Navigator, so it is no

Accessories
phone connected)
Trip computer longer necessary to enter this
Media player value.
Operation to the left: scrolling
Operation to the left: play pre-
upwards. Time and date
vious track.
Operation to the right: scrolling The Navigator sends time and
Operation to the right: play
next track.
down. date to the motorcycle. The z
transfer of these data into the
BMW special menu Special functions
instrument cluster must be activ-
Repeat most recent navigation with preparation for navigation ated in the SETUP menu of the
announcement. system OE instrument cluster.
Save current waypoint as a fa- Integration of the BMW Motorrad
vourite. Security settings
Navigator has produced a num-
Navigate home. ber of deviations from the de- The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV
Switch navigation announce- scriptions in the operating in- can be secured against unau-
ments off or on (off: the dis- structions for the Navigator. thorised use with a four-digit PIN
play shows a loudspeaker sym- (Garmin Lock). If this function is
bol that is crossed out). activated, while the Navigator is
cradled on the motorcycle and
 the ignition is switched on you Cases Closing cases
8 are prompted to add the mo-
with aluminium cases OA
torcycle to the list of secured
136 vehicles. If you answer "Yes" at Open cases
this prompt the Navigator saves
the VIN of this vehicle in its in-
ternal memory.
A maximum of five VINs can be
Accessories

saved in this way.

Subsequently, the PIN does not
have to be entered when the
Navigator is switched on by ig- Close the case lid.
nition ON while cradled in any of Set the latch 1 on the lid.
z these vehicles. Push lock housing 2 down,
If the Navigator is removed from Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. making sure that the latch
the vehicle while switched on, a toggle grips firmly in the lid.
The case lid can be opened
security prompt asking for the To secure the lock, turn key 3
at either the left or the right
PIN to be entered is issued. clockwise and remove.
latch.

Screen brightness Push lock housing 2 upwards Remove case lid

in order to release the catch 3. Open cases ( 136).
Screen brightness is adjusted by
the motorcycle while the unit is Pull the latch 3 to one side and
cradled. There is no provision for open the lid.
manual input.
 Push lock housing 2 to one
side in order to release the 8
catch 3.
Push the latch 3 to one side 137
while holding the case.
Pull the case forward as far as
it will go and then to the side
to remove.

Accessories
Install cases
Disengage retainer 1. Engage retainer 1.
Close the case lid. Close the case lid.
Open the second catch of the Close the second latch of the
case lid. case lid.
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Remove the case lid.
Removing cases
Install case lid
Place the case lid on the case.
Close one latch of the case lid.
Using the locked side as a
hinge, open the case lid. Set the case on the case car-
rier and push it to the rear in
such a way that mounts on
case carrier 1 and on case 2
engage each other.
Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.
 Opening topcase Closing topcase
8
138

Accessories

Place the latch 1 on the case

holder while holding the case. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Close the topcase lid.
Push lock housing 2 to the Push lock housing 2 upwards Set the latch 1 on the lid.
side, making sure that the latch
z in order to release the catch 3. Push lock housing 2 down,
toggle grips firmly on the car- Pull the latch 3 backwards and making sure that the latch
rier. open the lid. toggle grips firmly in the lid.
Turn the key clockwise and To lock the lock, turn the key 3
remove. clockwise and remove it.
Topcase
with aluminium topcase OA
Removing the topcase Installing topcase
8
139

Accessories
Set the latch 1 on the topcase
Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Set the topcase on the top- carrier.
Push lock housing 2 down- case rack and push it forward Push lock housing 2 up, mak-
wards in order to release the in such a way that mounts on ing sure that the latch toggle
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catch 3. topcase rack 1 and on top- grips firmly on the carrier.
Pull the latch 3 backwards. case 2 engage each other. To secure the lock, turn the
Pull the topcase to the rear and key clockwise and remove.
then lift it up to remove.
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8

Accessories
140
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
9
141
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 144 z
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 144
 Care products Washing motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time
9 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
until the brake discs and brake
pads have dried out.
142 that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re-
and care products you can mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies the
obtain from your authorised insects and stubborn dirt on effect of salt.
BMW Motorrad dealer. painted parts prior to washing Use only cold water to wash off
The substances in BMW the motorcycle. road salt.
Care

CareProducts have been tested To prevent stains, do not wash The high pressure of high-
in laboratories and in practice; the motorcycle immediately after
z they provide optimised care and it has been exposed to strong
pressure cleaners (steam
cleaners) can damage seals, the
protection for the materials used sunlight and do not wash it in the hydraulic brake system, the elec-
in your vehicle. sun. trical system, and the seat.
The use of unsuitable Make sure that the vehicle is Do not use a steam jet or high-
cleaning and care products washed frequently, especially pressure cleaning equipment.
can damage vehicle components. during the winter months.
Do not use solvents such as cel- To remove road salt, clean the Cleaning easily
lulose thinners, cold cleaners, motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
damaged components
fuel or the like, and do not use
cleaning products that contain After the motorcycle has Plastics
alcohol. been washed, ridden If plastic parts are cleaned
through water or ridden in using unsuitable cleaning
the rain, the brake discs and agents, the surfaces can be dam-
pads might be wet and the aged.
brakes might not take effect Do not use cleaning agents that
immediately.
contain alcohol, solvents or ab- Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or
rasives to clean plastic parts. Use plenty of water and BMW care products that contain 9
Even insect-remover pads or shampoo to clean chrome, par- silicon.
cleaning pads with hard surfaces 143
ticularly if it has been exposed to
can produce scratches. road salt. Use chrome polish for Paint care
additional treatment. Washing the vehicle regularly
Body panels
will help counteract the long-
Clean the trim panels with water Radiator term effects of substances that

Care
and BMW plastic care emulsion. Clean the radiator regularly to damage the paint, especially if
prevent overheating of the en- your vehicle is ridden in areas z
Windscreens and lenses
gine due to inadequate cooling. with high air pollution or natural
made of plastic
For example, use a garden hose sources of dirt, for example tree
Clean off dirt and insects with a
with low water pressure. resin or pollen.
soft sponge and plenty of water.
Cooling fins can be bent However, particularly aggress-
Soften stubborn dirt and ive substances (e.g. spilt fuel,
easily.
insects by covering the af- oil, grease, brake fluid and bird
Take care not to bend the fins
fected areas with a wet cloth. droppings) must be removed
when cleaning the radiator.
immediately, as the paint could
Clean with water and otherwise be affected or become
sponge only.
Rubber components
Treat rubber components with discoloured. BMW Motorrad re-
water or BMW rubber-care commends using BMW vehicle
Do not use any chemical products. polish or BMW paint cleaner for
cleaning agents. this purpose.
Using silicone sprays for Marks on the paintwork are par-
the care of rubber seals can ticularly easy to see after the
cause damage. motorcycle has been washed.
 Remove stains of this kind im- and rear-wheel stands from
9 mediately, using cleaning-grade BMW).
benzene or petroleum spirit on a
144 clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. Protective wax coating
BMW Motorrad recommends us- If water is no longer forming
ing BMW tar remover for remov- beads on the paint surface, it
ing specks of tar. Remember to must be waxed.
wax the parts treated in this way.
Care

BMW Motorrad recommends

applying only BMW car wax or
z Laying up the products containing carnauba
motorcycle wax or synthetic wax.
Clean the motorcycle.
Removing battery ( 127). Restoring motorcycle
Spray the brake and clutch to use
lever pivots and the main and Remove the protective wax
side stand pivots with a suit- coating.
able lubricant. Clean the motorcycle.
Coat bright metal and chrome- Install a charged battery.
plated parts with an acid-free Before starting: work through
grease (e.g. Vaseline). the checklist.
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel
(preferably using front-wheel
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
10
145
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
 Troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start or is difficult to start.
146 Possible cause Rectification
Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch (kill switch) to operating
position.
Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand.
Technical data

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 88).
Battery flat Charging battery when connected ( 126).

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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
10
147
Brake caliper on telescopic fork
M10 x 65 38 Nm
Clamping screw for quick-re-
lease axle in telescopic fork

Technical data
M8 x 35 19 Nm
Wheel-speed sensor to tele-
scopic forks/bevel gears
M6 x 16 8 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid z
Rear wheel to wheel flange
M10 x 1.25 x 40 Tighten in diagonally opposite
sequence
60 Nm
Mirror arm Value Valid
Mirror (lock nut) to adapter
Left-hand thread, M10 x 1.25 22 Nm
 Mirror arm Value Valid
10 Adapter to clamping block
148
M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm
Handlebars Value Valid
Clamping block (handlebar
Technical data

clamp) on fork bridge

M8 x 35 tighten in riding direction at the front of
the block
19 Nm

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Engine
Engine design Air- / fluid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke
10
opposed-twin engine with two upper spur-gear- 149
driven camshafts and a counterbalance shaft.
Displacement 1170 cm3
Cylinder bore 101 mm

Technical data
Piston stroke 73 mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Nominal output 92 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1
Torque 125 Nm, at engine speed: 6500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1
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Idle speed 1150 min-1, engine at regular operating tempera-
ture
 Fuel
10 Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
150 95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Regular unleaded (Power- and consumption-re-
lated restrictions. If e.g. the engine is to be op-
erated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 re-
Technical data

search octane number, then the motorcycle must

first be programmed appropriately at your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI

z Usable fuel capacity approx. 30 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

BMW recommends BP fuels

Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity approx. 4 l, with filter change
10
151
Viscosity class
Product recommended by BMW Motorrad: SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2
Castrol Power 1 Racing
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.95 l, difference between MIN and MAX

Technical data
BMW recommends

Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath
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 Transmission
10 Gearbox type 6-speed gearbox with bevel gearing, integrated
152 into engine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.650, primary transmission ratio
2.438 (39:16 teeth), 1st gear
1.714 (36:21 teeth), 2nd gear
Technical data

1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear

1.059 (36:34 teeth), 4th gear
0.943 (33:35 teeth), 5th gear
0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear
1.061 (35:33 teeth), transmission output ratio

z Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW
Motorrad Paralever
Gear ratio of final drive 2.91 (32/11 teeth)
Running gear
Front wheel
10
153
Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,
trailing arm mounted on engine and telescopic
forks, central spring strut supported by trailing arm
and frame

Technical data
Design of front wheel suspension Central shock absorber with helical spring
with Dynamic ESA OE Central shock absorber complete with torsion
spring and header tank, electrically adjustable de-
compression and compression-stage damping
Spring travel, front 210 mm, at wheel
Rear wheel
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Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW
Motorrad Paralever
Type of rear suspension Central shock absorber complete with torsion
spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and
spring preload
with Dynamic ESA OE Central shock absorber complete with torsion
spring and header tank, electrically adjustable de-
compression and compression-stage damping,
electrically adjustable spring preload
Spring travel at rear wheel 220 mm
 Brakes
10 Type of front brake Hydraulically actuated twin-disc brake with 4-pis-
154 ton radial monobloc calipers and floating brake
discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston
Technical data

floating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
z tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw–motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel type Cross-spoked wheel
Front wheel rim size 3.0" x 19"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 - 19
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Cross-spoked wheel
10
155
Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 170/60 - 17
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold

Technical data
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold

Electrics
Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 5 A, total for all sockets
Fuse box 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system z
(DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket
7.5 A, Slot 2: multifunction switch left, tyre pres-
sure control (RDC)
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 12 Ah
10 Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8D-J
156
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
with LED headlights OE LED
Technical data

Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

with LED headlights OE LED
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
with LED headlights OE LED
z Bulb for tail light/brake light LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE LED
Frame
Frame type Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit,
10
steel pipe rear frames 157
Type plate location Frame, front right (beside spring strut)
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering head

Technical data
Anti-theft alarm
Activation time on arming approx. 30 s
Alarm duration approx. 26 s
Battery type CR 123 A

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 Dimensions
10 Length of motorcycle 2255 mm, across luggage carrier
158
Height of motorcycle 1450 mm, windscreen in highest position
Width of motorcycle 952 mm, across mirrors
980 mm, about hand guards
Front-seat height 890...910 mm, without rider at unladen weight
Technical data

with seat, low OA 840...860 mm, without rider at unladen weight

with Rallye seat OA 895 mm, without rider at unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1950...1990 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with seat, low OA 1850...1890 mm, without rider at unladen weight
z with Rallye seat OA 1970 mm, without rider at unladen weight
Weights
Unladen weight 260 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %
10
load of fuel, without OE 159
Permissible gross weight 480 kg
Maximum payload 220 kg

Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h

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Technical data
160
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Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
11
161
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Service
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 z
 BMW Motorrad Service shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Mobility
11 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
BMW Motorrad dealer. services
162 network of dealerships in place In order to help ensure that your As owner of a new BMW
to look after you and your mo- BMW is always in optimum motorcycle, in circumstances
torcycle in more than 100 coun- condition, BMW Motorrad in which assistance is required
tries. Authorised BMW Motorrad recommends compliance with you can benefit from the
dealerships have the technical the maintenance intervals protection afforded by the various
Service

information and the technical specified for your motorcycle. BMW Motorrad mobility services
know-how to reliably carry out Have all maintenance and re- (e.g. Mobile Service, breakdown
all maintenance and repair work pair work that is carried out con- service, vehicle recovery service).
z on your BMW. firmed in the "Service" chapter in Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Visit our website this manual. For generous treat- dealer will be happy provide in-
www.bmw–motorrad.com ment of claims submitted after formation about the mobility ser-
to find out where the nearest the warranty period has expired, vices available to you.
authorised BMW Motorrad evidence of regular maintenance
dealership is located. is essential. Maintenance work
If maintenance and re- BMW Pre-delivery Check
pair work is performed in- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer can provide information on Your authorised BMW Motorrad
expertly, it could result in con-
BMW services and the work un- dealer conducts the BMW pre-
sequential damage and thus con-
dertaken as part of each service. delivery check before handing
stitute a safety risk.
over the vehicle to you.
BMW Motorrad recommends
you to have all the associated
work on your motorcycle car-
ried out by a specialist work-
BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
The BMW running-in check the next scheduled date for the 11
has to be performed when the service.
The service-due indicator in the 163
vehicle has covered between
500 km and 1200 km. multifunction display reminds you
about one month or 1000 km
BMW Service in advance when the time for a
The BMW Service is carried out service is approaching, on the

Service
once a year; the extent of ser- basis of the programmed values.
vicing can vary, depending on
the age of the vehicle 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 vehicles for service before
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
164
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
165
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
166
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
11
167
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
168
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. 169
Item Odometer Date
reading

Service
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 Item Odometer Date
11 reading
170

Service

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Appendix
Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
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171

Appendix
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Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4

IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
RSS standard(s). radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
Operation is subject to the following two
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
interference, and et
(2) This device must accept any interference (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
received, including interference that may brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
cause undesired operation. brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
A Average values Brakes
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Resetting, 47 Adjusting brake lever, 71 13
ABS Checking function, 104
Control, 15 B 173
Safety instructions, 85
Engineering details, 93 Battery Technical data, 154
Operation, 59 Charging battery when
Self-diagnosis, 83 connected, 126 C
Warnings, 35 Charging battery when Cases

Index
Accessories disconnected, 127 Operation, 136
General instructions, 132 Indicator light for battery Checklist, 82
z
Actuality, 7 charge voltage, 37 Clock
Air filter Installation, 127 Adjusting, 49
Position on the motorcycle, 13 Maintenance instructions, 125 Clutch
Replace insert, 123 Adjusting handlebar lever, 71
Removal, 127
Ambient temperature Technical data, 155 Checking function, 110
Outside temperature Brake fluid Technical data, 151
warning, 30 Checking fluid level, front, 107 Confirmation of maintenance
Reading, 38 Checking fluid level, rear, 108 work, 164
Anti-theft alarm Reservoir, front, 13 Coolant
Operation, 52 Checking fill level, 109
Reservoir, rear, 13
Warning, 32 Topping up, 109
Brake pads
ASC Checking front, 105 Warning for overtemperat-
Control, 15 ure, 30
Checking rear, 106
Engineering details, 96 Cruise-control system
Running in, 85
Operation, 60 Operation, 65
Self-diagnosis, 84
 D Engine Fuel
13 Damping
Adjuster, rear, 11
Indicator light for engine control Filler neck, 11
unit, 37 Refuelling, 88
174 adjusting, 68 starting, 82 Reserve volume, 38
Daytime running light Technical data, 149 Technical data, 150
automatic daytime riding Warning for engine Fuel reserve
light, 57 electronics, 31 Warning, 37
Manual daytime running Fuses
Index

Engine oil
light, 57 Checking fill level, 103 Replacing, 129
z Position on the motorcycle, 11 Filler neck, 13 Technical data, 155
Dimensions Fill-level indicator, 13
Technical data, 158 G
Oil level, 39 General views
DWA
Technical data, 157 Technical data, 151 Instrument panel, 18
Telltale light, 18 Topping up, 104 Left multifunction switch, 15
Warning for engine oil level, 37 Left side of motorcycle, 11
E Equipment, 7 Multifunction display, 22
Electrics ESA Right multifunction switch, 17
Technical data, 155 Control, 15 Right side of motorcycle, 13
Emergency off switch (kill Operation, 69 Underneath the seat, 14
switch), 17
Warning and telltale lights, 20
Operation, 54 F
Frame Warning symbols, 24
Technical data, 157
Front-wheel stand H
Installing, 117 Handlebars
adjusting, 73
Hazard warning flashers J Headlight flasher, operating, 55
Control, 15, 17 Jump-starting, 124 High-beam headlight, 13
Operation, 59 operating, 55
K 175
Headlight Keys, 44 Low-beam headlight, 55
Beam throw, 54 Manual daytime running
Headlight beam-throw L light, 57
adjustment, 11 Lighting Operating auxiliary

Index
Headlight courtesy delay LED headlight, replacing, 123 headlights, 56
feature, 44 Replacing bulb for high-beam Parking lights, 56
Heated handlebar grips headlight, 118 Side light, 55 z
Control, 17 Replacing bulb for low-beam Luggage
Operation, 73 headlight, 118 Instructions for loading, 80
Horn, 15 Replacing bulb for parking
light, 120 M
I Replacing bulbs for front and Maintenance
Ignition rear turn indicators, 121 General instructions, 102
Switching off, 45 Replacing LED auxiliary Maintenance intervals, 162
Switching on, 44 headlights, 123 Mirrors
Immobiliser adjusting, 74
Replacing rear light, 123
Reserve key, 45 Mobility services, 162
Technical data, 156
Warning, 30
Warning for faulty bulb, 31
Instrument panel
Lights
Ambient-light brightness
automatic daytime riding
sensor, 18
light, 57
Overview, 18
Control, 15
 Motorcycle Power socket S
13 Care, 141 Notes on use, 132 Safety instructions
for brakes, 85
Cleaning, 141 Position on the motorcycle, 13
176 For riding, 80
Lashing, 89 Pre-ride check, 83
Laying up, 144 Seat
R Position of the height
Parking, 86 RDC adjustment, 14
Multifunction display, 18 Adhesive label for rim, 111 Seats
Index

Control, 15 Engineering details, 97 Adjusting seat height, 77

Operation, 46 Warnings, 32 Lock, 11
z Overview, 22 Rear-wheel drive Removing and installing, 75
Select display, 46 Technical data, 152 Service, 162
Multifunction switch Refuelling, 88 Service-due indicator, 40
General view, left side , 15 Rev. counter, 18 Shift lever
General view, right side, 17 Rider's Manual adjusting, 72
Position on the motorcycle, 14 Shifting gear
O Riding mode
Odometer and tripmeters Recommendation to upshift, 41
adjusting, 61 Spark plugs
Resetting, 47
Control, 17 Technical data, 156
Off-roading, 87
Engineering details, 92 Speedometer, 18
P Running gear Spring preload
Parking, 86 Technical data, 153 Adjuster, rear, 13
Parking light, 56 Running in, 84 adjusting, 67
Starting, 82
Control, 17
Steering lock Toolkit Technical data, 154
Locking, 44 Contents, 102 Top speed, 81 13
Position on the motorcycle, 14
T V 177
Topcase
Technical data Operation, 138 Vehicle
Anti-theft alarm, 157 Restoring to use, 144
Torques, 147
Battery, 155 Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission
Brakes, 154 Position on the motorcycle, 13
Technical data, 152

Index
Bulbs, 156 Troubleshooting chart, 146 W
Clutch, 151 Turn indicators Warning lights, 18 z
Dimensions, 158 Control, 15 Overview, 20
Electrics, 155 Control, right, 17 Warnings
Engine, 149 Operation, 58 ABS, 35
Engine oil, 151 Type plate Anti-theft alarm, 32
Frame, 157 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Battery charge voltage, 37
Fuel, 150 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Bulb faulty, 31
Rear-wheel drive, 152 Reading, 40 Coolant temperature, 30
Running gear, 153 Tyres Engine control unit, 37
Spark plugs, 156 Checking inflation pressure, 73 Engine electronics, 31
Standards, 7 Checking tread depth, 110 Engine oil level, 37
Transmission, 152 Pressures, 155 Fuel reserve, 37
Weights, 159 Recommendation, 111 Immobiliser, 30
Wheels and tyres, 154 Running in, 85 Mode of presentation, 25
Telltale lights, 18 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Outside temperature
Overview, 20 warning, 30
 Overview, 24
13 RDC, 32
178 Warnings, overview, 26
Weights
Payload table, 14
Technical data, 159
Wheels
Change of size, 111
Index

Check spokes, 110

z Checking rims, 110
Install the rear wheel, 116
Installing front wheel, 114
Removing front wheel, 112
Technical data, 154
Windscreen
Adjuster, 13
adjusting, 75
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in this booklet may differ from Germany.
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.

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Important data for refuelling.

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Regular unleaded (Power- and consumption-related re-
strictions. If e.g. the engine is to be operated in countries
with low fuel grades at 91 research octane number, then
the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at
your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 30 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold

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