BMW

MOTORRAD

RIDER'S MANUAL
S 1000 RR

MAKE LIFE A RIDE

Vehicle data
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Vehicle Identification Number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (company stamp)

YOUR BMW.
We congratulate you on your choice of a vehicle from
BMW Motorrad and welcome you to the community of BMW
riders. Familiarise yourself with your new vehicle so that you can
ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations.

About this rider's manual

Read this rider's manual carefully before starting to use your new
BMW. It contains important information on how to operate the
controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BM-
W's technical features.

In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to

help you maintain your vehicle's reliability and safety, as well as
its value.

If the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand

over this rider's manual to the new owner. It is an important part
of the vehicle.

We hope you will enjoy riding your BMW and that all your jour-
neys will be pleasant and safe

BMW Motorrad.
01 GENERAL 03 STATUS
INSTRUCTIONS 2 INDICATORS 24

Overview 4 Indicator and warning

Abbreviations and sym- lights 26
bols 4 TFT display in
Equipment 5 Pure Ride view 27
Technical data 5 TFT display in Menu
Currency 6 view 28
Additional sources of Warning indicators 29
information 6
Certificates and operat-
04 OPERATION 56
ing licences 6
Data memory 6 Ignition switch/steer-
Intelligent emergency ing lock 58
call system 11 Emergency-off switch
(kill switch) 59
02 GENERAL VIEWS 14 Intelligent emergency
call 60
General view, left side 16 Lighting 62
General view, right Dynamic Traction Con-
side 18 trol (DTC) 65
Under the rider's seat 19 Riding mode 66
Multifunction switch, Cruise control 68
left 20 Hill Start Control 70
Multifunction switch, Shift light 73
right 21 Anti-theft alarm (DWA) 74
Multifunction switch, Tyre pressure control
right 22 (RDC) 75
Instrument cluster 23 Heated grips 75
On-board computer 76
Front and rear seats 77

05 TFT DISPLAY 80

General notes 82
Principle 83
Pure Ride view 89
General settings 90 08 ON THE RACE
Bluetooth 91 TRACK 140
My vehicle 94
Navigation 97 Status indicators for
Media 99 racing 142
Telephone 99 LAPTIMER 145
Display software ver- Vehicle settings for
sion 100 racing 146
Display licence in- RACE PRO riding
formation 100 modes 147
Launch Control 148
Pit Lane Limiter 150
06 ADJUSTMENT 102 DTC 151
Mirrors 104 Chassis and
Headlight 104 suspension settings
Brakes 104 for racing 153
Clutch 105 Removing and in-
Footrest system 106 stalling mirrors 154
Steering 108 Removing and in-
Spring preload 109 stalling number-plate
Damping 112 carrier 157
Swinging arm 115 M Cover Kit 162
Riding height 119 Switching off ABS
DDC calibration 120 when riding on the
race track 164
07 RIDING 122 Deactivating intelli-
gent emergency call
Safety information 124 when riding on the
Regular check 127 race track 165
Starting 127 Gearshift-pattern re-
Running in 131 verser 167
Shifting gear 131 Data recording and
Brakes 133 2D software 168
Parking your motor-
cycle 135
Refuelling 136
Securing motorcycle
for transportation 138
09 ENGINEERING DE- Fuses 220
TAILS 170 Diagnostic connector 221

General notes 172

Antilock Brake Sys- 11 ACCESSORIES 224
tem (ABS) 172 General notes 226
Dynamic Damping Connector for op-
Control (DDC) 175 tional accessories 226
Dynamic Traction USB charging socket 228
Control (DTC) 176
Riding mode 178
Dynamic Brake Con- 12 CARE 230
trol 180
Care products 232
Tyre pressure control
Washing the vehicle 232
(RDC) 181 Cleaning easily dam-
Shift assistant 183
aged components 233
Hill Start Control
Care of paintwork 234
(Hill Start Control) 184 Paintwork preserva-
tion 235
10 MAINTENANCE 186 Laying up motorcycle 235
Restoring motorcycle
General notes 188 to use 235
Toolkit 188
Front-wheel stand 189
Rear-wheel stand 190 13 TECHNICAL DATA 236
Engine oil 190
Troubleshooting chart 238
Brake system 192
Threaded fasteners 240
Clutch 197
Fuel 244
Coolant 198
Engine oil 245
Tyres 199
Coolant 245
Wheel rims 200
Engine 245
Wheels 200
Clutch 246
Chain 208
Transmission 246
Lighting 211
Final drive 247
Trim panel compon-
Frame 247
ents 212
Chassis and
Jump-starting 215
suspension 248
Battery 216
Brakes 249 INDEX 290
Wheels and tyres 250
Electrical system 251
Anti-theft alarm 252
Dimensions 252
Weights 252
Performance figures 253

14 SERVICE 254

Reporting safety-rel-
evant defects 256
BMW Motorrad
Service 257
BMW Motorrad
Service history 257
BMW Motorrad mo-
bility services 258
Maintenance work 258
BMW Service 258
Maintenance sched-
ule 260
Maintenance confirm-
ations 261
Service confirmations 273

APPENDIX 276

Declaration of Con-
formity 277
Certificate for elec-
tronic immobiliser 282
Certificate for tyre
pressure control
(RDC) 285
Certificate for TFT
instrument cluster 286
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS

01
OVERVIEW 4
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 4
EQUIPMENT 5
TECHNICAL DATA 5
CURRENCY 6
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 6
CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES 6
DATA MEMORY 6
INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM 11
4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW to damage to the vehicle or ac-
cessory and, consequently, to
Chapter 2 of this Rider's
voiding of the warranty.
Manual will provide you with
Specific instructions on
an initial overview of your
how to operate, control,
motorcycle. All maintenance
adjust or look after items of
and servicing work on the mo-
equipment on the motorcycle.
torcycle is documented in the
“Service” section. This record Instruction.
of the maintenance work you Result of an activity.
have had performed on your
vehicle is a precondition for Reference to a page
generous treatment of goodwill with more detailed
claims. information.
When the time comes to sell Indicates the end of
your BMW, please remem- a passage relating to
ber to hand over this Rider's specific accessories or
Manual; it is an important part items of equipment.
of the motorcycle.
Tightening torque.
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYM-
BOLS Technical data.
CAUTION Low-risk haz-
ard. Non-avoidance can
NV National-market ver-
lead to slight or moderate in-
sion.
jury.
WARNING Medium-risk OE Optional equipment.
hazard. Non-avoidance The vehicles are
can lead to fatal or severe in- assembled com-
jury. plete with all the
BMW Motorrad
DANGER High-risk haz-
optional equipment
ard. Non-avoidance leads
originally ordered.
to fatal or severe injury.
ATTENTION Special notes
and precautionary meas-
ures. Non-compliance can lead
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OA Optional accessories. not have selected. Please
You can obtain note, too, that on account of
BMW Motorrad country-specific differences,
optional accessories your motorcycle might not be
through your author- exactly as illustrated.
ised BMW Motorrad If your motorcycle contains
dealer; optional equipment that has not been
accessories have to described, its description can
be retrofitted to the be found in a separate manual.
vehicle.
TECHNICAL DATA
ABS Anti-lock brake sys-
All dimensions, weights and
tem.
power ratings stated in the op-
DDC Dynamic Damping erating instructions are quoted
Control. to the standards and comply
DTC Dynamic Traction Con- with the tolerance require-
trol. ments of the Deutsches Institut
für Normung e.V. (DIN).
DWA Anti-theft alarm. Technical data and specific-
EWS Electronic immobiliser. ations in this rider's manual
serve as reference points. The
RDC Tyre pressure monitor- vehicle-specific data may de-
ing. viate from these, for example
as a result of selected optional
EQUIPMENT equipment, the national-mar-
When you ordered your ket version or country-specific
BMW Motorrad, you chose measuring procedures. De-
various items of custom tailed values can be taken from
equipment. These operating the vehicle registration docu-
instructions describe the ments, or can be obtained from
optional equipment (OE) your authorised BMW Motorrad
offered by BMW and selected retailer or another qualified
optional accessories (OA). service partner or specialist
This explains why the manual workshop. The specifications in
may also contain descriptions the vehicle documents always
of equipment that you might have priority over the inform-
6 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
ation provided in this rider's available for download from
manual. bmw-motorrad.com/manuals.

CURRENCY CERTIFICATES AND OPERAT-

The high safety and quality ING LICENCES
standards of BMW motor- The certificates for the vehicle
cycles are maintained by and the official operating li-
constant development work cences for accessories can be
on designs, equipment and downloaded from
accessories. Because of this, bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
your motorcycle may differ tion.
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can DATA MEMORY
BMW Motorrad entirely rule General
out errors and omissions. We Control units are installed in
hope you will appreciate that the vehicle. Control units pro-
no claims can be entertained cess data that they receive, for
on the basis of the data, example, from vehicle sensors,
illustrations or descriptions in or that they generate them-
these operating instructions. selves or exchange between
each other. Some control units
ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF are required for the vehicle to
INFORMATION function safely or provide as-
Authorised BMW Motorrad sistance during riding, for ex-
retailer ample assistance systems. In
Your authorised addition, control units enable
BMW Motorrad retailer comfort or infotainment func-
will be happy to answer any tions.
questions you may have. Information on data that has
been stored or exchanged can
Internet
be obtained from the manufac-
The rider's manual for your
turer of the vehicle, for example
vehicle, operating and installa-
via a separate booklet.
tion instructions for accessories
and general information about
BMW Motorrad, in relation to
technology, for example, are
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Personal reference is used, and where the data
Each vehicle is identified with a comes from. To obtain this
clear vehicle identification num- information, proof of ownership
ber. Depending on the coun- or use is required.
try, the vehicle identification The right to information also
number, the number plate and includes information about
the corresponding authorities data that has been shared with
can be referenced to ascertain other companies or entities.
the vehicle owner. There are The website of the vehicle
also other ways to use data ob- manufacturer contains the
tained from the vehicle to trace applicable data protection
the rider or vehicle owner, for information. This data
example using the Connected- protection information includes
Drive user account. information on the right to
have data deleted or corrected.
Data protection rights The manufacturer of the vehicle
In accordance with applicable also provides their contact
data protection laws, vehicle details and those of the data
users have certain rights in re- protection officer on their
lation to the manufacturer of website.
the vehicle or in relation to The vehicle owner can also re-
companies which collect or quest that a BMW Motorrad
process personal data. Retailer or another qualified
Vehicle users have the right to service partner or specialist
obtain full information at no workshop read out the data
cost from persons or entities that is stored in the vehicle for
storing personal data of the a charge.
vehicle user. The vehicle data is read out
These entities may include: using the legally prescribed
Manufacturer of the vehicle
socket for on-board diagnosis
Qualified service partners
(OBD) in the vehicle.
Specialist workshops
Service providers
Vehicle users have the right to
request information on what
personal data has been stored,
for what purpose the data
8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Legal requirements for the dition, component loads, incid-
disclosure of data ents or errors.
As part of its legal responsib- This information is generally
ilities, the manufacturer of the used to document the condi-
vehicle is obligated to make its tion of a component, a module,
stored data available to the rel- a system or the surrounding
evant authorities. This data is area, for example:
provided in the required scope Operating conditions of sys-
in individual cases, for example tem components, for example
to clarify a criminal offence. filling levels, tyre pressure
In the context of applicable Malfunctions and faults in im-
laws, public agencies are en- portant system components,
titled in individual cases to read for example light and brakes
out data from the vehicle them- Response of the vehicle in
selves. special riding situations, for
example engagement of the
Operating data in the vehicle driving dynamics systems
Control units process data to Information on incidents
operate the vehicle. resulting in damage to the
This includes, for example: vehicle
Status reports of the vehicle
and its individual components, The data is necessary for the
for example wheel revolutions, provision of control unit func-
wheel speed, deceleration tions. Furthermore, the data
Environmental conditions, for is used to detect and rectify
example temperature malfunctions and to enable the
vehicle manufacturer to optim-
The data is only processed in ise vehicle functions.
the vehicle itself and is gener- The vast majority of this data
ally non-permanent. The data is is non-permanent and is only
not stored beyond the operat- processed in the vehicle it-
ing period. self. Only a small amount of
Electronic components, for ex- the data is stored in incident or
ample control units, contain fault memories as required by
components for storing tech- events.
nical information. Information If services are accessed, for
can be temporarily or perman- example repairs, service pro-
ently stored on the vehicle con-
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cesses, warranty cases and servicing or repair work by a
quality assurance measures, BMW Motorrad Retailer or an-
this technical information can other qualified service partner
be read out of the vehicle to- or specialist workshop.
gether with the vehicle identi-
Data input and data transfer
fication number.
in the vehicle
The information can be read
General
out by a BMW Motorrad
Depending on the equipment,
Retailer or another qualified
comfort and customised
service partner or specialist
settings can be stored in the
workshop. The legally stip-
vehicle and can be changed or
ulated socket for on-board
reset at any time.
diagnosis (OBD) in the vehicle
This includes, for example:
is used to read out the data. Chassis and suspension set-
The data is obtained, pro-
tings
cessed and used by the
relevant parts of the retailer If required, data can be entered
network. The data is used in the entertainment and
to document the technical communication system of the
conditions of the vehicle, to vehicle, for example using a
help with error localization, smartphone.
to comply with warranty Depending on the individual
obligations and to improve equipment, this includes:
quality. Multimedia data, such as mu-
In addition, the manufacturer sic for playback
has various product monitor- Contacts data for use in con-
ing obligations arising from nection with a communication
product liability legislation. To system or an integrated navig-
meet these obligations, the ation system
Entered destinations
vehicle manufacturer requires
Data on the use of internet
technical data from the vehicle.
services. This data can be
The data from the vehicle can
stored locally in the vehicle
also be used to check warranty
or is located on a device that
claims from the customer.
is connected to the vehicle,
Error and incident memories in
for example smartphone, USB
the vehicle can be reset during
stick, MP3 player. If this data
10 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
is stored in the vehicle, the ing system of the mobile end
data can be deleted at any device.
time.
Services
This data is transferred to third General
parties only if personally re- If the vehicle has a wireless
quested within the context of connection, this enables the
using online services. This de- exchange of data between the
pends on the selected settings vehicle and other systems. The
when using the services. wireless connection is enabled
Incorporation of mobile end by the vehicle's own transmit-
devices ter and receiver unit or us-
Depending on the equipment, ing personally integrated mo-
mobile end devices connec- bile end devices, for example
ted to the vehicle, for example smartphones. Online functions
smartphones, can be controlled can be used using this wireless
using the operating elements connection. These include on-
of the vehicle. line services and apps that are
The image and sound of the provided by the vehicle manu-
mobile end device can then facturer or by other providers.
be output via the multimedia Services of the vehicle manu-
system. At the same time, spe- facturer
cific information is transferred For online services of the
to the mobile end device. De- vehicle manufacturer, the
pending on the type of integra- individual functions are
tion, this includes, for example, described at suitable points,
position data and additional for example rider's manual,
general vehicle information. website of the manufacturer.
This enables optimal use of the At the same time, information
selected apps, for example nav- is also provided on the
igation or music playback. relevant data protection law.
The type of additional data pro- Personal data may be used to
cessing is determined by the provide online services. Data
provider of the respective app. is exchanged using a secure
The scope of the possible set- connection, for example with
tings depends on the corres- the IT systems provided by the
ponding app and the operat- vehicle manufacturer.
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Obtaining, processing and us- Principle
ing personal data outside of The intelligent emergency call
the normal provision of ser- system enables manual or auto-
vices requires legal permission, matic emergency calls, for ex-
contractual agreement or con- ample in the event of an acci-
sent. It is also possible to have dent.
the entire data connection ac- The emergency calls are re-
tivated or deactivated. Stat- ceived by an emergency call
utory functions are excluded centre that is commissioned by
from this. the vehicle manufacturer.
Services from other providers For information on operating
When using online services the intelligent emergency call
from other providers, these system and its functions, please
services are subject to the re- refer to "Intelligent emergency
sponsibility and the data pro- call".
tection and operating con-
Legal basis
ditions of the individual pro-
Processing of personal data
vider. The vehicle manufacturer
using the intelligent emergency
has no influence on the con-
call system is in line with the
tent that is exchanged in this
following regulations:
instance. Information on the
Protection of personal data:
type, scope and purpose of the
Directive 95/46/EC of the
data capture and use of per-
European Parliament and of
sonal data as part of the ser-
the Council.
vices of third parties can be
ascertained from the individual Protection of personal data:
provider. Directive 2002/58/EC of the
European Parliament and of
INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY the Council.
CALL SYSTEM The legal basis for the activa-
with intelligent emergency tion and function of the intelli-
call OE gent emergency call system is
the concluded ConnectedRide
contract for this function, as
well as the corresponding laws,
ordinances and directives of
12 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
the European Parliament and of Improving quality
the European Council. The data that is transferred in
The relevant ordinances and an emergency is also used by
directives regulate the pro- the manufacturer of the vehicle
tection of natural persons dur- to improve product and service
ing the processing of personal quality.
data.
The processing of personal Location determination
data by the intelligent emer- The position of the vehicle can
gency call system satisfies the be determined exclusively by
European directives for the the mobile phone network
protection of personal data. provider based on the mobile
The intelligent emergency call phone site locations. It is not
system processes personal data possible for the provider to
only with the agreement of the trace a connection between
vehicle owner. the vehicle's VIN and the phone
The intelligent emergency call number of the installed SIM
system and other services with card. Only the manufacturer of
additional benefits can process the vehicle can link a VIN and
personal data only with the ex- the phone number of the SIM
press permission of the per- card installed in a particular
son affected by the data pro- vehicle.
cessing, for example the vehicle Log data of emergency calls
owner. The log data of emergency
SIM card calls is stored in a memory of
The intelligent emergency call the vehicle. The oldest log data
system operates via the mobile is regularly deleted. The log
phone network using the SIM data includes, for example, in-
card installed in the vehicle. formation on when and where
The SIM card is permanently an emergency call was made.
logged into the mobile phone In exceptional cases, the log
network to enable rapid con- data can be read out of the
nection setup. Data is sent to vehicle memory. As a rule, log
the vehicle manufacturer in the data is only read out following
event of an emergency. a court order, and this is only
possible if the corresponding
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devices are connected directly phone number of the rider,
to the vehicle. if available, to enable rapid
contact with those involved in
Automatic emergency call
the accident if required.
The system is designed so that,
following a sufficiently serious Data storage
accident, which is detected by The data for an activated
sensors in the vehicle, an emer- emergency call is stored in
gency call is automatically ac- the vehicle. The data contains
tivated. information on the emergency
call, for example the location
Sent information
and time of the emergency call.
When making an emergency
The voice recordings of the
call using the intelligent emer-
emergency call are stored at
gency call system, the system
the emergency call centre.
forwards the same information The voice recordings of the
to the designated emergency customer are stored for 24
call centre as is forwarded to hours in case details of the
the public emergency opera- emergency call need to be ana-
tions centre by the statutory lysed. After this, the voice re-
emergency call system eCall. cordings are deleted. The voice
In addition, the intelligent
recordings of the employee of
emergency call system sends
the emergency call centre are
the following additional
stored for 24 hours for quality
information to an emergency
assurance purposes.
call centre commissioned by
the vehicle manufacturer and, Information on personal data
if required, to the emergency The data that is processed as
services: part of the intelligent emer-
Accident data, for example gency call is processed exclus-
the direction of impact detec- ively to carry out the emer-
ted by the vehicle sensors, to gency call. As part of its stat-
assist the emergency services utory obligation, the manufac-
response. turer of the vehicle provides
Contact details, for example information about the data that
the phone number of the it has processed and any data
installed SIM card and the that it still has stored.
GENERAL VIEWS

02
GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE 16
GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE 18
UNDER THE RIDER'S SEAT 19
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT 20
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT 21
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT 22
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 23
16 GENERAL VIEWS
GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE

1 Rebound-stage damping, 3 Compression-stage

front wheel ( 113) damping, rear wheel
Spring preload at front ( 114)
wheel ( 109) Spring preload at rear
Compression-stage wheel ( 110)
damping, front wheel with Dynamic Damping
( 113) Control (DDC) OE
2 Adjusting riding height Adjust the spring preload
at the traction strut for rear wheel ( 111).
( 119) 4 Lock for tail-hump cover
( 77)
5 Tyre pressures table
Payload table
Chain settings
6 Rebound-stage damping,
rear wheel ( 114)
7 Adjusting swinging arm
pivot point ( 115)
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8 Steering damper
( 108)
18 GENERAL VIEWS
GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE

1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 195)
2 Vehicle identification
number (on steering-head
bearing)
Type plate (on steering-
head bearing)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 194)
4 Coolant expansion tank
( 198)
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 190)
6 Oil filler opening
( 191)
 19
UNDER THE RIDER'S SEAT

1 Battery ( 216)
2 Toolkit ( 188)
3 USB charging socket
( 228)
4 Diagnostic connector
( 221)
5 Fuses ( 220)
20 GENERAL VIEWS
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT

1 Switching off DTC

( 65)
2 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 63)
3 Cruise control ( 68)
4 Hazard warning lights
( 64)
5 Adapting DTC ( 151)
6 Turn indicators ( 64)
7 Horn
8 Multi-Controller
Controls ( 83)
9 MENU rocker button
( 83)
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MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT

with intelligent emergency

call OE
1 Heated grips ( 75)
2 Riding mode ( 66)
3 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) ( 59)
4 Starter button ( 127)
Race start with Launch
Control ( 148)
5 SOS button
Intelligent emergency call
( 60)
22 GENERAL VIEWS
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT

without intelligent emergency

call OE
1 Heated grips ( 75)
2 Riding mode ( 66)
3 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) ( 59)
4 Starter button ( 127)
Race start with Launch
Control ( 148)
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1 Indicator and warning

lights ( 26)
2 Shift light ( 132)
3 TFT display ( 27)
4 DWA light-emitting diode
( 74)
5 Photosensor (for adapting
the brightness of the in-
strument lighting)
STATUS
INDICATORS

03
INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS 26
TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW 27
TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW 28
WARNING INDICATORS 29
26 STATUS INDICATORS
INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS

1 Turn indicators, left

( 64)
2 High-beam headlight
( 63)
3 General warning light
( 29)
4 Turn indicators, right
( 64)
5 Warning light, drive mal-
function ( 40)
6 DTC ( 49)
7 ABS ( 164)
 27
TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW

1 Hill Start Control ( 52) 14 Heating stages, handlebar

2 Rev. counter ( 89) grips ( 75)
3 Speedometer
4 Top status line ( 87)
5 Cruise control ( 68)
6 RACE PRO riding mode
( 147)
7 Speed Limit Info ( 88)
Adapting DTC ( 151)
8 Riding mode ( 66)
9 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral.
10 Clock ( 90)
11 Connection status
( 92)
12 Muting ( 90)
13 Operating help
28 STATUS INDICATORS
TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW

1 Hill Start Control ( 52) 13 Heating stages, handlebar

2 Speedometer grips ( 75)
3 Cruise control ( 68) 14 Menu section
4 Speed Limit Info ( 88)
Adapting DTC ( 151)
5 RACE PRO riding mode
( 147)
6 Riding mode ( 66)
7 Top status line ( 87)
8 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral.
9 Clock ( 90)
10 Connection status
( 92)
11 Muting ( 90)
12 Operating help
 29
WARNING INDICATORS Green CHECK OK 1: No mes-
sage, optimum values.
Mode of presentation
White circle with small "i" 2:
Warnings are indicated by the
Information.
corresponding warning lights. Yellow warning triangle 3:
Warnings are indicated by the
Warning, value not ideal.
'General' warning light showing Red warning triangle 3:
in combination with a dialogue Warning, value critical
in the TFT display. The 'Gener-
al' warning light shows yellow
or red, depending on the ur-
gency of the warning.
The status of the 'General'
warning light matches the
most urgent warning.
The possible warnings are lis-
ted on the next pages.
Values display
Symbols 4 differ in how they
show on the display. The col-
ours used differ and reflect the
urgency of the message. Along
with numerical values 8 with
units 7, texts 6 are displayed as
well:
Colour of the symbol
Check Control display Green: (OK) Current value is
The messages differ in how ideal.
Blue: (Cold!) Current tem-
they show on the display. Dif-
perature is too low.
ferent colours and symbols are
Yellow: (Low!/High!) Cur-
used depending on priority:
rent value is too low or too
high.
Red: (Hot!/High!) Current
temperature or value is too
high.
30 STATUS INDICATORS
White: (---) No valid value ledged by tilting the Multi-
available. Dashes 5 are dis- Controller to the left.
played instead of a numerical Check Control messages
value. are attached dynamically to
the pages as additional tabs
The assessment of some
in the My vehicle menu
values is only possible
( 85). The message can be
from a certain journey duration
called up again as long as the
or speed. If a measured value
fault persists.
is still not being displayed be-
cause the conditions for meas-
urement have not been met,
dashes are displayed instead
as a placeholder. If there are
no valid measured values, there
will be no assessment in the
form of a coloured symbol.

Check Control dialogue

Messages are output as Check
Control dialogues 1.
If there are two or more
Check Control messages of
equal priority, the messages
keep changing in the order of
their occurrence until they are
acknowledged.
If symbol 2 is actively dis-
played, it can be acknow-
 31

Warnings, overview
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
is displayed in yel- Voltage of the
low. vehicle electrical
Vehicle voltage system too low
low. ( 36)
lights up is displayed in yel- Voltage of the
yellow. low. vehicle electrical
Vehicle voltage system critical
critical! ( 36)
flashes yel- is displayed in yel- Charging voltage
low. low. critical ( 37)
Battery voltage
critical!
lights up The faulty light Light source
yellow. source is displayed. faulty ( 37)
lights up Light control Light control
yellow. failure! failed ( 38)
Alarm system Anti-theft alarm
batt. capacity battery weak
weak. ( 38)
Alarm system Anti-theft alarm
battery empty. battery flat
( 39)
Alarm system DWA failed
failure ( 39)
lights up Coolant temper- Coolant tempe-
yellow. ature too high! rature too high
( 39)
lights up. Engine! Drive malfunction
( 40)
32 STATUS INDICATORS
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
flashes red. Serious fault Serious drive mal-
in the engine function ( 40)
control!
flashes.

lights up No communica- Engine control

yellow. tion with en- failed ( 41)
gine control.
lights up.

lights up Fault in the en- Engine in emer-

yellow. gine control. gency-operation
mode ( 41)
flashes red. Serious fault Severe fault in the
in the engine engine control
control! ( 41)
lights up is displayed in yel- Tyre pressure in
yellow. low. limit range of the
Tyre pressure permitted toler-
does not match ance ( 43)
setpoint
flashes red. is displayed in red. Tyre pressure
outside the per-
Tyre pressure mitted tolerance
does not match ( 44)
setpoint
Tyre press.
control. Loss
of pressure.
"---" Transmission fault
( 45)
 33
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
lights up "---" Sensor faulty
yellow. or system fault
( 45)
lights up Tyre pressure Tyre pressure
yellow. check failure! control (RDC)
failed ( 46)
lights up RDC sensor bat- Battery for tyre
yellow. tery weak. pressure sensor
weak ( 46)
Drop sensor Drop sensor de-
faulty. fective ( 46)
Cannot start Motorcycle
engine. dropped ( 46)
lights up Emergency call Emergency call
yellow. system error. function restricted
( 47)
lights up Side stand mon- Side stand mon-
yellow. itoring faulty. itoring is faulty
( 47)
flashes. ABS self-dia-
gnosis not com-
pleted ( 47)
lights up. Off! ABS deactivated
( 48)
ABS deactiv-
ated.
lights up Limited ABS ABS fault ( 48)
yellow. availability!
lights up.

lights up ABS failure! ABS failed

yellow. ( 48)
34 STATUS INDICATORS
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
lights up. ABS failed
( 48)
lights up ABS Pro fail- ABS Pro failed
yellow. ure! ( 49)
lights up.

quick- DTC intervention

flashes. ( 49)
slow- DTC self-dia-
flashes. gnosis not com-
pleted ( 49)
lights up. Off! DTC switched off
( 49)
Traction con-
trol deactiv-
ated.
lights up Traction con- DTC fault ( 50)
yellow. trol failure!
lights up.

lights up Traction con- DTC restricted

yellow. trol limited! ( 50)
lights up.

lights up Spring strut DDC fault

yellow. adjustment ( 51)
faulty!
Tank reserve Fuel down to re-
level reached. serve ( 51)
shows green. Hill Start Control
active ( 52)
 35
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
flashes yellow. Hill Start Control
automatically de-
activated ( 52)
is displayed. Hill Start Control
cannot be activ-
ated ( 52)
The gear indicator Gear not trained
flashes. ( 52)
flashes Hazard warning
green. lights system
flashes is switched on
green. ( 53)
Shift light L-Con not Launch Control
shows or available. not ready ( 53)
flashes. Clutch too hot.
is displayed in Service due
white. ( 53)
Service due!
lights up is displayed in yel- Service-due
yellow. low. date has passed
Service over- ( 54)
due!
36 STATUS INDICATORS
Voltage of the vehicle is displayed in yellow.
electrical system too low
is displayed in yellow. Vehicle voltage
critical! Consumers
Vehicle voltage low. were switched off. Check
Switch off unneces- battery condition.
sary consumers.
The voltage of the vehicle elec- WARNING
trical system is too low. If you
continue to ride the motorcycle Failure of the vehicle sys-
the on-board electronics will tems
Risk of accident
drain the battery.
Do not continue your jour-
Possible cause:
ney.
Consumers with high power
consumption are in operation The voltage of the vehicle elec-
(such as heated body warm- trical system is critical. If you
ers), too many consumers are continue to ride the motorcycle
in operation at one time, or the on-board electronics will
battery faulty. drain the battery.
Switch off non-essential con- Possible cause:
sumers or disconnect them Consumers with high power
from the vehicle's electrical consumption are in operation
system. (such as heated body warm-
If the fault persists or occurs ers), too many consumers are
without consumers connec- in operation at one time, or
ted, have the fault rectified as battery faulty.
quickly as possible by a spe- Switch off non-essential con-
cialist workshop, preferably an sumers or disconnect them
authorised BMW Motorrad re- from the vehicle's electrical
tailer. system.
If the fault persists or occurs
Voltage of the vehicle
without consumers connec-
electrical system critical
ted, have the fault rectified as
lights up yellow.
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
 37
authorised BMW Motorrad re- Light source faulty
tailer. lights up yellow.
Charging voltage critical
flashes yellow. The faulty light source is
displayed:
is displayed in yellow. High beam faulty!

Battery voltage Front left turn in-

critical! Accident dicator faulty! or
risk. Stop driving. Front right turn indic-
ator faulty!
WARNING Low-beam headlight
faulty!
Failure of the vehicle sys-
Front side light
tems
Risk of accident
faulty!
Do not continue your jour- Tail light faulty!
ney.
The battery is not being Brake light faulty!
charged. If you continue to
ride the motorcycle the on- Rear left turn in-
board electronics will drain the dicator faulty! or
battery. Rear right turn indic-
Possible cause: ator faulty!
Alternator or alternator drive Number plate light
faulty, battery faulty or fuse has faulty!
blown. Have it checked by a
Have the fault rectified as
specialist workshop.
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
38 STATUS INDICATORS
by a specialist work-
WARNING shop.
Vehicle overlooked in traffic
WARNING
due to failure of the lights
on the vehicle Vehicle overlooked in traffic
Safety risk on account of failure of the
Always replace a faulty bulb vehicle lighting
at the earliest possible op- Safety risk
portunity. Consult a special- Have the fault rectified
ist workshop, preferably an as quickly as possible by
authorised BMW Motorrad a specialist workshop,
Retailer. preferably an authorised
Possible cause: BMW Motorrad retailer.
One or more light sources are Possible cause:
faulty. Light control has diagnosed a
Identify the faulty light source communication fault.
through a visual inspection. Have the fault rectified as
Have LED light sources quickly as possible by a spe-
completely replaced; consult cialist workshop, preferably an
a specialist workshop, authorised BMW Motorrad re-
preferably an authorised tailer.
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Anti-theft alarm battery weak
Possible cause: with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
Plug connection disconnected.
Identify disconnected plug Alarm system batt.
connection. capacity weak. No
Connect disconnected plug restrictions. Make an
connection. appointment at a spe-
cialist workshop.
Light control failed
This error message shows
lights up yellow.
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes.
Light control fail-
ure! Have it checked
 39
Possible cause: DWA failed
The integral battery in the anti- Alarm system failure
theft alarm has lost a signific- Have it checked by a
ant proportion of its original specialist workshop.
capacity. There is no assur- Possible cause:
ance of how long the anti-theft The DWA control unit has dia-
alarm can remain operational if gnosed a communication fault.
the vehicle's battery is discon- Consult a specialist work-
nected. shop, preferably an authorised
Seek the advice of a special- BMW Motorrad retailer.
ist workshop, preferably an DWA can no longer be activ-
authorised BMW Motorrad ated or deactivated.
Retailer. False alarm possible.
Anti-theft alarm battery flat Coolant temperature too high
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE lights up yellow.
Alarm system battery
empty. No independ- Coolant tempera-
ent alarm. Make an ap- ture too high! Check
pointment at a special- coolant level. Continue
ist workshop. driving in part. load to
This error message shows cool down.
briefly only after the Pre-
Ride-Check completes. ATTENTION
Possible cause: Riding with overheated en-
The integral battery in the anti- gine
theft alarm has lost its entire Engine damage
original capacity. There is no Compliance with the inform-
assurance that the anti-theft ation set out below is essen-
alarm will be operational if the tial.
vehicle's battery is disconnec-
ted.
Seek the advice of a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
40 STATUS INDICATORS
Possible cause: Possible cause:
The coolant level is too low. The engine control unit has
Check the coolant level diagnosed a fault that affects
( 198). pollutant emissions and/or re-
If the coolant level is too low: duces power.
Allow the engine to cool Have the fault rectified
down. by a specialist workshop,
Top up coolant ( 199). preferably an authorised
Have the cooling system BMW Motorrad retailer.
checked by a specialist You can continue riding; pol-
workshop, preferably by a lutant emissions are higher
BMW Motorrad partner. than the threshold values.
Possible cause: Serious drive malfunction
The coolant temperature is too flashes red.
high.
If possible, ride in the part-
flashes.
load range to cool down the
engine.
If the coolant temperature Serious fault in the
is frequently too high, have engine control! Rid-
the fault rectified as soon as ing at mod. speed pos.
possible by a specialist work- Damage possible. Have
shop, preferably an authorised checked by workshop.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. Possible cause:
Drive malfunction The engine control unit has dia-
lights up. gnosed a fault that can lead to
damage to the exhaust system.
Have the fault rectified as
Engine! Have it quickly as possible by a spe-
checked by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an
cialist workshop. authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
It is possible to continue to
ride but not recommended.
 41
Engine control failed Possible cause:
lights up yellow. The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
lights up. cases, the engine stops and re-
fuses to start. Otherwise, the
engine runs in emergency op-
No communication
erating mode.
with engine control. You can continue to ride, but
Multiple sys. affected. bear in mind that the usual
Ride carefully to the engine power or the full range
next specialist work- of engine rpm might not be
shop. available.
Engine in emergency- Have the fault rectified as
operation mode quickly as possible by a spe-
lights up yellow. cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Fault in the engine Retailer.
control. Onward Severe fault in the engine
journey possible Ride control
carefully to next spe- flashes red.
cialist workshop.
Serious fault in the
WARNING engine control! Rid-
Unusual ride characterist- ing at mod. speed pos.
ics when engine running in Damage possible. Have
emergency-operation mode checked by workshop.
Risk of accident
Avoid accelerating sharply
and overtaking.
42 STATUS INDICATORS
In addition to the MY VEHICLE
WARNING menu screen and the Check
Control messages, there is also
Engine damage when run-
the TYRE PRESSURE screen
ning in emergency-operation
for showing the tyre pressures:
mode
Risk of accident
Ride slowly, avoid accelerat-
ing sharply and overtaking.
If possible, have the vehicle
picked up and have the
fault rectified by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
The values on the left are for
Possible cause:
the front wheel; those on the
The engine control unit has
right are for the rear wheel.
diagnosed a fault which may
Actual and specified tyre
cause severe secondary faults.
pressures and the difference
The engine is in emergency-op-
between them are displayed
eration mode.
for each wheel.
It is possible to continue to
Immediately after the ignition
ride but not recommended.
is switched on, only dashes
Avoid high load and rpm
are displayed. The sensors
ranges if possible.
do not start transmitting tyre
Have the fault rectified as
pressure signals until the first
quickly as possible by a spe-
time the vehicle accelerates to
cialist workshop, preferably
more than the minimum speed
an authorised BMW Motorrad
stated below:
Retailer.
Tyre pressure
with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
 43
RDC sensor is not active For further information about
BMW Motorrad RDC, see the
section entitled "Engineering
min 30 km/h (The RDC details" ( 181).
sensor does not send its
signal to the vehicle until Tyre pressure in limit range of
the vehicle has exceeded a the permitted tolerance
minimum speed.) with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
The tyre pressures
are shown in the TFT lights up yellow.
display as temperature
compensated and always is displayed in yellow.
refer to the following tyre air
temperature: Tyre pressure does
20 °C not match setpoint
Check tyre pressure.
If the tyre symbol appears Possible cause:
as well, showing yellow Measured tyre pressure is close
or red, this is a warning. The to the limit of permitted toler-
pressure difference is high- ance.
lighted with an exclamation Correct tyre pressure.
point in the same colour. Before adjusting tyre pres-
sure, read the information on
If the value in question is
temperature compensation
close to the limit of the
and adjusting pressure in the
permissible tolerance range,
section entitled "Engineering
the reading is accompanied
details":
by the 'General' warning light Temperature compensation
showing yellow. ( 182)
Pressure adaptation ( 182)
The 'General' warning
Find the correct tyre pres-
light flashes red if the
sures in the following places:
tyre pressure registered by the
Back cover of the rider's
sensor is outside the permiss-
manual
ible tolerance range. Instrument cluster in the TYRE
PRESSURE view
44 STATUS INDICATORS
Sign under the rider's seat If the vehicle can be ridden
Tyre pressure outside the with the tyre in its present con-
permitted tolerance dition:
Correct the tyre pressure at
with tyre pressure control
the earliest possible oppor-
(RDC) OE
tunity.
flashes red. Before adjusting tyre pres-
sure, read the information on
is displayed in red. temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
Tyre pressure does section entitled "Engineering
not match setpoint details":
Temperature compensation
Stop immediately! Check
( 182)
tyre pressure.
Pressure adaptation ( 182)
Tyre press. control. Find the correct tyre pres-
Loss of pressure. sures in the following places:
Stop immediately! Check Back cover of the rider's
tyre pressure. manual
Instrument cluster in the TYRE
WARNING PRESSURE view
Sign under the rider's seat
Tyre pressure outside the Have the tyre checked for
permitted tolerance. damage by a specialist work-
Risk of accident, degradation shop, preferably an authorised
of the vehicle's driving char- BMW Motorrad retailer.
acteristics. If you are unsure whether the
Adapt your style of riding vehicle can be ridden with the
accordingly. tyre in its present condition:
Possible cause: Do not continue your journey.
Measured tyre pressure is out- Notify the breakdown service.
side permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
 45
Transmission fault the RDC control unit and the
with tyre pressure control sensors.
(RDC) OE Observe the RDC displays in
other surrounding areas.
"---"
Assume that a permanent
fault has not occurred un-
Possible cause: less the 'General' warning light
The vehicle has not reached the comes on to accompany the
minimum speed ( 181). symptoms.
RDC sensor is not active Under these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified
by a specialist workshop,
min 30 km/h (The RDC preferably an authorised
sensor does not send its BMW Motorrad Retailer.
signal to the vehicle until
the vehicle has exceeded a Sensor faulty or system fault
minimum speed.) with tyre pressure control
Observe the RDC display at (RDC) OE
higher speeds. lights up yellow.
Assume that a permanent
fault has not occurred un- "---"
less the 'General' warning light
comes on to accompany the
Possible cause:
symptoms.
Under these circumstances: Wheels not equipped with RDC
Have the fault rectified sensors have been fitted.
by a specialist workshop, Fit wheels and tyres equipped
preferably an authorised with RDC sensors.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. Possible cause:
Possible cause: One or two RDC sensors have
The radio link to the RDC failed or there is a system fault.
sensors is faulty. Radio systems Have the fault rectified
are located in the surrounding by a specialist workshop,
area which are interfering with preferably an authorised
the transmission between BMW Motorrad Retailer.
46 STATUS INDICATORS
Tyre pressure control (RDC) Possible cause:
failed The tyre pressure sensor bat-
with tyre pressure control tery no longer provides its full
(RDC) OE capacity. The tyre pressure
monitoring function will be
lights up yellow.
available for a limit time only.
Seek the advice of a special-
Tyre pressure check ist workshop, preferably an
failure! Function authorised BMW Motorrad
limited. Have it checked Retailer.
by a specialist work-
shop. Drop sensor defective
Possible cause:
Drop sensor faulty.
Have it checked by a
The tyre pressure control (RDC)
specialist workshop.
control unit has diagnosed a
communication fault. Possible cause:
Consult a specialist work- The drop sensor is not avail-
shop, preferably an authorised able.
BMW Motorrad retailer. Seek the advice of a special-
Tyre pressure warnings not ist workshop, preferably an
available. authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Battery for tyre pressure
sensor weak Motorcycle dropped
with tyre pressure control Cannot start engine.
(RDC) OE Stand motorcycle up-
right. Switch ignition
lights up yellow. on/off. Start the en-
gine.
RDC sensor battery Possible cause:
weak. Function lim- The drop sensor has detected
ited. Have it checked by a drop and has cut out the en-
a specialist workshop. gine.
This error message shows Hold the vehicle upright and
briefly only after the Pre- check it for damage.
Ride-Check completes. Switch the ignition off and
then on again or switch the
 47
kill switch on and then off Side stand monit-
again. oring faulty. On-
Emergency call function ward journey possible.
restricted Engine stop. when sta-
with intelligent emergency tionary! Have checked by
call OE workshop.
Possible cause:
lights up yellow. The side-stand switch or its
wiring are damaged. The en-
Emergency call sys- gine is shut down when speed
tem error. Make an drops below 5 km/h. You can-
appointment at a spe- not resume your journey.
cialist workshop. Consult a specialist work-
Possible cause: shop, preferably an authorised
The emergency call cannot be BMW Motorrad retailer.
cannot be made automatically ABS self-diagnosis not
or via BMW. completed
Observe the information on
flashes.
operating the intelligent emer-
gency call from page ( 60)
Possible cause:
onwards.
Seek the advice of a special- ABS self-diagnosis not
ist workshop, preferably an completed
authorised BMW Motorrad
The ABS function is not
Retailer.
available because self-
Possible cause: diagnosis did not complete.
Plug connection disconnected. (The motorcycle has to reach
Connect disconnected plug a defined minimum speed
connection. ( 165) for the wheel sensors to be
Side stand monitoring is checked: min 5 km/h)
faulty Pull away slowly. Bear in
lights up yellow. mind that the ABS function
is not available until self-
diagnosis has completed.
48 STATUS INDICATORS
ABS deactivated lead to an ABS fault message
lights up. ( 174).
Have the fault rectified as
Off! quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
ABS deactivated.
Retailer.

Possible cause: ABS failed

The rider has switched off the lights up yellow.
ABS system.
Switch on the ABS function lights up.
( 165).
ABS fault ABS failure! Onward
lights up yellow. journey possible.
Ride carefully to next
specialist workshop.
lights up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-
Limited ABS availab- tected a fault. The ABS func-
ility! Onward jour- tion is not available.
ney possible. Ride care- You can continue to ride.
fully to next specialist Take note of the more
workshop. detailed information on
Possible cause: certain situations that can
The ABS control unit has lead to an ABS fault message
detected a fault. The partially ( 174).
integral function and the Have the fault rectified as
Dynamic Brake Control function quickly as possible by a spe-
have failed. The ABS function cialist workshop, preferably
has limited availability. an authorised BMW Motorrad
You can continue to ride. Retailer.
Take note of the more
detailed information on
certain situations that can
 49
ABS Pro failed indicator and warning light
lights up yellow. flashes longer than the DTC
intervention lasts. This affords
lights up. the rider visual feedback on
control intervention even after
the critical situation has been
ABS Pro failure! On-
dealt with.
ward journey pos-
sible. Ride carefully DTC self-diagnosis not
to next specialist work- completed
shop. slow-flashes.
Possible cause:
Monitoring of the ABS Pro Possible cause:
function has detected a fault. DTC self-diagnosis not
The ABS Pro function is not completed
available. The ABS function is
still available. ABS provides The DTC function is not
support only for braking in available, because self-
straight-ahead driving. diagnosis did not complete.
You can continue to ride. (The motorcycle has to reach
Bear in mind the more a defined minimum speed
detailed information on with the engine running for
certain situations that can the wheel sensors to be
lead to an ABS Pro fault checked: min 5 km/h)
message ( 174). Pull away slowly. Bear in
Have the fault rectified as mind that the DTC function
quickly as possible by a spe- is not available until self-
cialist workshop, preferably an diagnosis has completed.
authorised BMW Motorrad re- DTC switched off
tailer. lights up.
DTC intervention
quick-flashes. Off!

The DTC has detected impend-

ing instability at the rear wheel
and reduces the torque. The
50 STATUS INDICATORS
Traction control de- the functionality is subject to
activated. certain restrictions.
Possible cause: You can continue to ride.
The rider has switched off the Take note of the more
DTC system. detailed information on
Switch on DTC ( 66). situations that can lead to a
DTC fault ( 177).
DTC fault Have the fault rectified as
lights up yellow. quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
lights up. an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Traction control DTC restricted
failure! Onward lights up yellow.
journey possible.
Ride carefully to next
lights up.
specialist workshop.
Possible cause:
The DTC control unit has de- Traction control
tected a fault. limited! Onward
journey possible.
ATTENTION
Ride carefully to next
specialist workshop.
Damaged components Possible cause:
Damage to sensors, for ex- The DTC control unit has de-
ample, which causes malfunc- tected a fault.
tions
Do not transport any ob- ATTENTION
jects underneath the driver
or passenger seat. Damaged components
Secure the toolkit. Damage to sensors, for ex-
ample, which causes malfunc-
Do not damage the angular
tions
rate sensor. Do not transport any ob-
Bear in mind that the DTC
jects underneath the driver
function is not available or
or passenger seat.
Secure the toolkit.
 51
Do not damage the angular able to drive, especially on
rate sensor. roads in poor condition.
Bear in mind that the DTC Possible cause:
function is restricted. A DDC sensor fault has been
You can continue to ride.
detected.
Take note of the more Have the fault rectified as
detailed information on quickly as possible by a spe-
situations that can lead to a cialist workshop, preferably
DTC fault ( 177). an authorised BMW Motorrad
Have the fault rectified as
Retailer.
quickly as possible by a spe- The semi-active functionality
cialist workshop, preferably is deactivated.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer. Fuel down to reserve
Tank reserve level
DDC fault reached. Ride to the
with Dynamic Damping Con- next filling station.
trol (DDC) OE
lights up yellow. WARNING
Irregular engine operation or
Spring strut adjust-
engine shutdown due to lack
ment faulty! Onward
of fuel
journey possible. Ride
Risk of accident, damage to
carefully to next spe-
catalytic converter
cialist workshop. Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The DDC control unit has de- Possible cause:
tected a fault. The fuel tank contains no more
Have the fault rectified as than the reserve quantity of
quickly as possible by a spe- fuel.
cialist workshop, preferably Fuel reserve
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
approx. 4 l
In this condition, the motor-
Refuel ( 137).
cycle may have too much
damping and is uncomfort-
52 STATUS INDICATORS
Hill Start Control active Possible cause:
shows green. Hill Start Control cannot be ac-
tivated.
Possible cause: Fold in side stand.
The rider has activated Hill Hill Start Control functions
Start Control ( 184). only when the side stands are
Switch off Hill Start Control. folded in.
Operate Hill Start Control Start the engine.
( 70). Hill Start Control functions
only when the engine is run-
Hill Start Control ning.
automatically deactivated
Gear not trained
flashes yellow.
The gear indicator flashes.
The Pro shift assistant is
Possible cause:
not available.
Hill Start Control has been
Possible cause:
automatically deactivated.
The gearbox sensor is not fully
Side stand has been folded
trained.
out.
Engage neutral gear N and,
Hill Start Control is deactiv-
with the vehicle at a standstill,
ated when the side stand is
let the engine run for at least
folded out.
Engine has been switched off. 10 seconds to train the idle
Hill Start Control is deac- gear.
tivated when the engine is Engage all gears with clutch
switched off. actuation and ride at least 10
Operate Hill Start Control seconds with the engaged
( 70). gear.
The gear indicator starts
Hill Start Control cannot be to flash when the gearbox
activated sensor has been trained
is displayed. successfully.
The Gear Shift Assistant Pro
operates as described
( 183) once the trans-
mission sensor has been
completely taught-in.
 53
If the training process was general warning light show-
not successful, have the fault ing yellow.
rectified by a specialist work- If the service is overdue, a yel-
shop, preferably an authorised low CC message is displayed.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. Exclamation marks also draw
Hazard warning lights system attention to the displays for
is switched on service, service appointment
flashes green. and remaining distance in the
MY VEHICLE and SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS menu screens.
flashes green.
If the service-due indic-
ator appears more than a
Possible cause: month before the service date,
The driver has switched on the the current date has to be cor-
hazard warning lights system. rected. This situation can occur
Operating hazard warning
if the battery was disconnec-
flashers ( 64).
ted.
Launch Control not ready
Service due
with riding modes Pro OE
is displayed in white.
Shift light shows or flashes.
L-Con not available. Service due! Have
Clutch too hot. service performed by a
Possible cause:
specialist workshop.
The number of racing starts Possible cause:
possible with Launch Control
Service is due because of the
has been exceeded.
driving performance or the
Allow the clutch to cool.
date.
Operate Launch Control
Have your motorcycle ser-
( 149).
viced regularly by a specialist
Service-due indicator workshop, preferably by an
If service is overdue, the authorised BMW Motorrad
due date or the odometer Retailer.
reading at which service was The operational and road
due is accompanied by the safety of the motorcycle re-
main intact.
54 STATUS INDICATORS
The motorcycle's value is
maintained as best as pos-
sible.
Service-due date has passed
lights up yellow.

is displayed in yellow.

Service overdue! Have

service performed by a
specialist workshop.
Possible cause:
Service is overdue because of
the driving performance or the
date.
Have your motorcycle ser-
viced regularly by a specialist
workshop, preferably by an
authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
The operational and road
safety of the motorcycle re-
main intact.
The motorcycle's value is
maintained as best as pos-
sible.
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OPERATION

04
IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK 58
EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH (KILL SWITCH) 59
INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL 60
LIGHTING 62
DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) 65
RIDING MODE 66
CRUISE CONTROL 68
HILL START CONTROL 70
SHIFT LIGHT 73
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (DWA) 74
TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) 75
HEATED GRIPS 75
ON-BOARD COMPUTER 76
FRONT AND REAR SEATS 77
58 OPERATION
IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING Switching on ignition
LOCK
Keys
You receive 2 vehicle keys.
If a key is lost or mislaid, con-
sult the notes on the electronic
immobiliser (EWS) ( 59).
Ignition switch/steering lock,
fuel filler cap lock and lock for
the tail-hump cover are all op-
Turn the ignition key to posi-
erated with the same key.
tion 1.
Engaging steering lock Side lights and all function
Turn the handlebars all the circuits switched on.
way to the left. Engine can be started.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 128)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 129)
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 130)
Switching off ignition

Turn the ignition key to po-

sition 1, while moving the
handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Steering lock engaged.
Vehicle key can be removed.
Turn the ignition key to posi-
tion 1.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Vehicle key can be removed.
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Electronic immobiliser (EWS) applications for replacement/
The on-board electronics ac- extra keys.
cess the data saved in the ig-
nition key via a ring aerial in EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH
the ignition lock. The engine (KILL SWITCH)
control unit will not permit the
engine to be started unless the
key is identified as “authorised”.
A second ignition key at-
tached to the same ring
as the ignition key used to start
the engine could "irritate" the
electronics, in which case the
enabling signal for starting is
not issued. 1 Emergency-off switch (kill
Always keep the ignition keys switch)
separate from each other.
If you lose an ignition key, you WARNING
can have it barred by your au-
Operation of the kill switch
thorised BMW Motorrad re-
while riding
tailer.
Risk of fall due to rear wheel
If you wish to do this, you will
locking
need to bring all other keys for
Do not operate the kill
the motorcycle with you. The
switch when riding.
engine cannot be started by a
barred key, but a key that has The emergency off switch is a
been barred can subsequently kill switch for switching off the
be reactivated. engine quickly and easily.
You can obtain spare keys
only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer. The
keys are part of an integrated
security system, so the retailer
is under an obligation to
check the legitimacy of all
60 OPERATION
ing an emergency call connec-
tion in race track sessions with
medical supervision, the plug
connection to the intelligent
emergency call must be discon-
nected ( 165).
Language for emergency call
Each vehicle has a language as-
signed to it depending on the
A Engine switched off
market for which it is intended.
B Normal operating position
The BMW Call Center answers
(run)
in this language.
INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY The language for the
CALL emergency call can
only be changed by the
with intelligent emergency
BMW Motorrad partner. The
call OE
language assigned to the
Emergency call via BMW vehicle differs from the display
Press the SOS button in an languages that can be selected
emergency only. by the rider in the TFT display.
Even if an emergency call using
BMW is not possible, the sys- Manual emergency call
tem may make an emergency Requirement
call to a public emergency call An emergency call has
number. This depends on the occurred. The vehicle is at
respective mobile phone net- a standstill. The ignition is
work and the national regula- switched on.
tions.
The emergency call is not
able to be ensured because
of technical reasons due to
unfavourable conditions, e.g. in
areas where there is no mobile
phone reception.
In order to prevent the motor-
cycle automatically establish-
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Open cover 1. The connection was estab-

Short-press SOS button 2. lished.

The time until transmission of Provide information to the

the emergency call is displayed. emergency services using the
During that time, it is possible microphone 3 and speaker 4.
to cancel the emergency call.
Automatic emergency call
Operate the emergency-off
The intelligent emergency call
switch to stop the engine.
Remove helmet. is active after the ignition is
After expiry of the timer, a switched on and reacts if a fall
voice contact to the BMW Call or crash occurs.
Center is established. Emergency call in the event of
a light fall
A minor fall or a crash is de-
tected.
An acoustic signal is sounded.
62 OPERATION

The time until transmission of Open cover 1.

the emergency call is displayed. Provide information to the
During that time, it is possible emergency services using the
to cancel the emergency call. microphone 3 and speaker 4.
If possible, remove helmet Emergency call in the event of
and stop engine. a severe fall
A voice contact connection
A severe fall or a crash is de-
to the BMW Call Center is
tected.
established. The emergency call is placed
automatically without delay.

LIGHTING
Switching on low-beam
headlight
Switch on the ignition.
Start the engine.

The connection was estab-

lished.

Alternatively: With the ignition

switched on, pull switch 1.
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Side light
The side lights switch on auto-
matically when the ignition is
switched on.
The side lights place a
strain on the battery. Do
not switch the ignition on for
longer than absolutely neces-
sary.
Immediately after switching
High-beam headlight and off the ignition, pull switch 1
headlight flasher back and hold it in that posi-
Switch on the ignition ( 58). tion until the headlight cour-
tesy delay feature comes on.
The vehicle's lights come
on for one minute and then
switch off automatically.
This can be used to light up
the path to the house door
after the vehicle has been
parked, for example.
Parking lights
Push switch 1 forward to Switch off the ignition
switch on the high-beam ( 58).
headlight.
Pull switch 1 back to operate
the headlight flasher.
Headlight courtesy delay
feature
Switch off the ignition.

Immediately after switching

off the ignition, push but-
ton 1 to the left and hold it
64 OPERATION
in that position until the park-
ing lights come on.
Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the park-
ing lights.
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on the ignition ( 58).
The hazard warning flash- Push button 1 to the left
ers place a strain on the to switch on the left turn
battery. Do not use the haz- indicators.
ard warning flashers for longer Push button 1 to the right
than absolutely necessary. to switch on the right turn
indicators.
Centre button 1 to cancel the
turn indicators.
Comfort turn indicator

Press button 1 to switch on

the hazard warning lights sys-
tem.
Ignition can be switched off.
To switch off the hazard If button 1 has been pressed
warning lights system, switch to the right or left, the turn
on the ignition if necessary indicators are automatically
and press button 1 again. switched off under the follow-
Operating turn indicators ing circumstances:
Switch on the ignition ( 58).
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Speed below 30 km/h:
After 50 m distance covered.
Speed between 30 km/h
and 100 km/h: After a speed-
dependent distance covered
or when the vehicle acceler-
ates.
Speed above 100 km/h: After
five flashes.
Press and hold button 1 un-
If button 1 is pressed to the
til the DTC indicator light
right or left slightly longer, the
changes its status.
turn indicators only switch off
Immediately after button 1 is
automatically once the speed-
pressed, DTC system status ON
dependent distance covered is
is displayed.
reached.
lights up.
DYNAMIC TRACTION CON-
TROL (DTC)
Possible DTC system status
Switching off DTC
OFF! is displayed.
Switch on the ignition.
Release button 1 once the
Dynamic Traction Con- status has changed.
trol (DTC) can also be The new DTC system
switched off when the motor- status OFF! appears briefly on
cycle is in motion. the display.
remains lit.

The DTC function is switched

off.
66 OPERATION
Switching on DTC An DTC fault has oc-
curred if the DTC indic-
ator and warning light shows
when the motorcycle accel-
erates to a speed in excess
of the minimum stated be-
low after the ignition was
switched off and then on
again.
Press and hold down button 1 min 5 km/h
until the DTC indicator light For more information on
changes status. Dynamic Traction Control,
Immediately after button 1 see the section entitled
is pressed, DTC system "Engineering details":
status OFF! is displayed. How does Dynamic Traction
Control work? ( 176)
goes out; if self-diagnosis
has not completed it RIDING MODE
starts flashing.
Using the riding modes
Possible DTC system status ON BMW Motorrad has developed
is displayed. operational scenarios for your
Release button 1 once the motorcycle from which you can
status has changed. select the scenario suitable for
remains off or continues your situation:
to flash. RAIN: Riding on a rain-wet
roadway.
The new DTC system status ON
ROAD: Riding on a dry road-
appears briefly on the display.
way.
The DTC function is switched DYNAMIC: Dynamic riding on
on. a dry roadway.
You also have the option of RACE: riding on race tracks
switching the ignition off and with sport tyres or slicks.
then on again.
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with riding modes Pro OE
RACE PRO 1/2/3: riding on
race tracks while considering
individual settings made by
the rider.
The respective optimum inter-
play of engine characteristics,
ABS control and DTC control
is provided for each of these
The riding mode currently act-
scenarios.
ive 2 is sent to the back and is
with Dynamic Damping Con- displayed in the pop-up 3. The
trol (DDC) OE guide 4 indicates how many
The chassis adjustment also riding modes are available.
adapts to the selected scenario.
Selecting riding mode

Repeatedly press button 1 un-

til the riding mode you want
Press button 1. is displayed.
The intervention of riding
dynamics control systems
can be restricted, depending on
which riding mode is selected
and how the selected mode is
configured.
Possible restrictions are indic-
ated by a pop-up message,
for example Warning! ABS
& DTC setting..
68 OPERATION
See the section entitled "En- Display when adjusting
gineering details" for more in- settings (Speed Limit Info
formation on riding dynamics active)
control systems such as ABS
and DTC.
The following steps must be
taken to change the riding
mode:
Close the throttle twistgrip.
Release the brake levers.
Deactivate cruise control.

CRUISE CONTROL The symbol 1 for cruise control

with cruise control OE is displayed in the Pure Ride
view and in the top status line.
Display when adjusting
settings (Speed Limit Info not Switching on cruise control
active)

Slide switch 1 to the right.

The symbol 1 for cruise control Button 2 is enabled for opera-
is displayed in the Pure Ride tion.
view and in the top status line.
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Setting road speed The vehicle accelerates
smoothly.
The current speed is main-
tained and saved if button 1
is not pushed again.
Decelerating

Short-push button 1 forward.

Adjustment range for
cruise control
20...210 km/h
Indicator light for cruise
Short-push button 1 back.
control shows.
Speed is reduced by approx.
The motorcycle maintains 1 km/h each time you push
your current cruising speed the button.
and the setting is saved. Push button 1 back and hold
it in this position.
Accelerating The vehicle decelerates
smoothly.
The current speed is main-
tained and saved if button 1
is not pushed again.
Deactivating cruise control
Brake, pull the clutch lever or
turn the throttle grip (close
the throttle by turning the grip
Short-push button 1 forward. back past the idle position) to
Speed is increased by approx. deactivate cruise control.
1 km/h each time you push For safety reasons, cruise
the button. control is automatically
Push button 1 forward and deactivated when Gear Shift
hold it in this position. Assistant Pro downshifts.
70 OPERATION
For safety reasons, cruise Switching off cruise control
control is automatically
deactivated whenever ABS
or DTC intervention occurs. If
DTC is deactivated by the rider,
cruise control is deactivated as
well.
Indicator light for cruise con-
trol goes out.
Resuming former cruising Slide switch 1 to the left.
speed The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is disabled.

HILL START CONTROL

Display

Short-push button 1 back to

return to the speed saved be-
forehand.
Opening the throttle does
not deactivate cruise con- Symbol 1 for Hill Start Control
trol. When the twistgrip is re- appears in the Pure Ride view
leased the motorcycle deceler- and in the top status line.
ates only to the speed saved in Operating Hill Start Control
memory, even if the rider inten- Requirement
ded slowing to a lower speed. Vehicle stationary and upright,
Indicator light for cruise engine running.
control shows.
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disappears.
ATTENTION
Alternatively, engage 1st or
Failure of Hill Start Control
2nd gear and ride off.
Risk of accident
Apply the brakes manually Hill Start Control is deac-
to hold the vehicle. tivated automatically when
the motorcycle pulls away.
Hill Start Control is purely disappears as soon as the
a comfort system to facil- brake is fully released.
itate holding the machine and
pulling way on uphill gradients Hill Start Control is deactiv-
and should not be confused ated.
with a parking brake. For more information on Hill
Start Control see the section
entitled "Engineering details":
Hill Start Control function
( 184)
Switching Hill Start Control on
or off
Switch on the ignition ( 58).
Go to the Settings,
Vehicle settings menu.
Apply firm pressure to hand- Switch Hill Start Con-
brake lever 1 or to the foot- trol on or off.
brake lever and then quickly
Operating
release the lever.
Hill Start Control Pro
shows green.
with riding modes Pro OE
Requirement
Hill Start Control is activated. Vehicle stationary and upright,
To switch off Hill Start
engine running.
Control, operate handbrake
lever 1 or the footbrake lever
again.
72 OPERATION
shows green.
ATTENTION
Failure of Hill Start Control Hill Start Control Pro is activ-
Risk of accident ated.
Apply the brakes manually To switch off Hill Start Con-
to hold the vehicle. trol Pro, operate handbrake
lever 1 or the footbrake lever
The drive-off assistant Hill
again.
Start Control Pro is only
a comfort system to enable If Hill Start Control Pro
easier riding off on gradients has been deactivated by
and should not be confused means of the handbrake lever,
with an electromechanical hold- automatic Hill Start Control is
ing brake. deactivated for the next 4 m.
The Hill Start Control Pro disappears.
drive-off assistant should
not be used on inclines of over Alternatively, engage 1st or
40 %. 2nd gear and ride off.
When riding off,
Hill Start Control Pro is
automatically deactivated.
disappears as soon as the
brake is fully released.
Hill Start Control Pro is deac-
tivated.
See the "Engineering details"
section for more information
Apply firm pressure to hand-
on Hill Start Control Pro:
brake lever 1 or to the foot-
Hill Start Control function
brake lever and then quickly
( 184)
release the lever.
Alternatively, apply the brake
for about one second beyond
the vehicle reaching a stand-
still on an incline of at least
3 %.
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Adjusting Hill Start Control SHIFT LIGHT
Pro
Switching shift light on and
with riding modes Pro OE
off
Switch on the ignition ( 58).
Go to the Settings,
Vehicle settings menu.
Select HSC Pro.
To switch off Hill Start Con-
trol Pro, select Off.
Hill Start Control Pro is deac-
tivated.
To switch on manual Hill Start
Control Pro, select Manual. Navigate to Settings,
Hill Start Control Pro can be Vehicle settings.
activated by forcefully oper- Switch Shift light on or
ating the handbrake or foot- off.
brake lever.
To switch on automatic Hill Setting upshift indicator
Start Control Pro, select Auto. Switch on the Shift light
Hill Start Control Pro can be function.
activated by forcefully oper- Go to the Settings,
ating the handbrake or foot- Vehicle settings,
brake lever. Configuration menu
If the brake is actuated for (under Shift light).
approximately one second The following settings are
after the vehicle has come to available:
a standstill and the motor- Start RPM
cycle is on a gradient of at End RPM
Brightness
least 3%, Hill Start Control
Frequency. A flashing fre-
Pro is automatically activated.
quency of 0 Hz corresponds
The selected setting remains
to steady light.
stored even after the ignition
Changes to brightness and
is switched off.
the flashing frequency are
demonstrated by the shift
light with it briefly lighting up
or flashing.
74 OPERATION
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (DWA) All functions are sustained even
if the internal battery of the
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
DWA anti-theft alarm system is
Activation flat; the only difference is that
Switch on the ignition ( 58). an alarm cannot be triggered
Customising anti-theft alarm if the system is disconnected
settings ( 75). from the motorcycle's battery.
Switch off the ignition.
If the alarm system is activ- An alarm lasts for approxim-
ated, then the alarm system ately 26 seconds. While an
will be automatically activated alarm is in progress an alarm
when the ignition is switched tone sounds and the turn
off. indicators flash. The type of
Activation takes approximately alarm tone can be set by an
30 seconds to complete. authorised BMW Motorrad
Turn indicators flash twice. dealer.
Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed). If an alarm was triggered while
Anti-theft alarm is active. the motorcycle was unatten-
ded, the rider is notified ac-
Alarm signal cordingly by an alarm tone
A DWA alarm can be triggered sounding once when the igni-
by: tion is switched on. The DWA
motion sensor LED then indicates the reason
switch-on attempt with an
for the alarm for one minute.
unauthorised vehicle key. Light signals issued by the
disconnection of the DWA
DWA LED:
anti-theft alarm from the mo-
Flashes 1x: motion sensor 1
torcycle's battery (DWA in- Flashes 2x: motion sensor 2
ternal battery in the anti-theft Flashes 3x: ignition switched
alarm provides power - alarm on with unauthorised vehicle
tone only, the turn indicators key
do not flash) Flashes 4x: disconnection of
the anti-theft alarm from the
motorcycle's battery
Flashes 5x: motion sensor 3
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DWA deactivating vent the anti-theft alarm (DWA)
Switch on the ignition. from being triggered.
Turn indicators flash once. Arming tone: confirmation
Confirmation tone sounds alarm tone after having
once (if programmed). activated/deactivated the DWA
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is de- in addition to flashing turn
activated. indicators.
Customising anti-theft alarm Arm automatically: auto-
settings matic activation of the alarm
Switch on the ignition ( 58). function when switching off the
Go to the Settings, ignition.
Vehicle settings, Alarm
system menu. TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL
The following adaptation set- (RDC)
tings are available: with tyre pressure control
Adapt Warning signal (RDC) OE
Switch Tilt sensor on and
Switching specified-pressure
off
Switch Arming tone on and warning on or off
off The system can be set to
Switch Arm automatically issue a specified-pressure
on and off warning when tyre pressure
drops to the defined min-
Possible settings imum.
Warning signal: set the in- Navigate to Settings,
creasing and decreasing or in- Vehicle settings, RDC.
termittent alarm tone. Switch Target pressure
Tilt sensor: activate inclin- warn. on or off.
ation sensor to monitor the in-
clination of the vehicle. The HEATED GRIPS
DWA responds, for example, with heated grips OE
to wheel theft or being towed
away. Operating heated handlebar
grips
When the vehicle is go-
ing to be transported, de- The heating in the heated
activate the tilt sensor to pre- handlebar grips can be
76 OPERATION
activated only when the engine The 3rd stage is for heating
is running. the grips quickly: it is advis-
The increase in power able to switch back to a lower
consumption caused by stage as soon as the grips are
having the heated handlebar warm.
grips switched on can drain the The selected heating stage
battery if you are riding at low will be saved if you allow
engine speeds. If the charge a certain length of time to
level is low, the heated handle- pass without making further
bar grips are switched off to changes.
ensure the battery's starting To switch off the heated
capability. grips, repeatedly press
button 1 until heated grip
Start the engine ( 127).
symbol 3 disappears.

ON-BOARD COMPUTER
Calling up the on-board
computer
Go to the My vehicle menu.
Scroll to the right until the
ON-BOARD COMPUTER menu
screen is displayed.
Resetting on-board computer
Repeatedly press button 1 un-
Calling up the on-board com-
til desired heating stage 2 ap-
puter ( 76).
pears in front of heated grip
Press down the MENU rocker
symbol 3.
button.
The handlebar grips have
Select Reset all values or
three-stage heating.
Low heating power
Reset individual values
and confirm.
The following values can be
Medium heating power reset:
Break
High heating power Journey
Current (TRIP 1)
Speed
 77
Consump.
Calling up the trip computer
Calling up the on-board com-
puter ( 76).
Scroll to the right until the
TRIP COMPUTER menu
screen is displayed.
Resetting trip computer
Calling up the trip computer Use ignition key 1 to unlock
( 77). lock for tail-hump cover 2.
Press down the MENU rocker Remove tail-hump cover 2; to
button. do so, unhook fixing 3.
Select Autom. reset or
Installing tail-hump cover
Reset all values and con-
firm.
If Autom. reset is selected,
the on-board computer
is automatically reset if a
minimum of 6 hours have
passed and the date has
changed since the ignition
was switched off.

FRONT AND REAR SEATS Position tail-hump cover 1;

hook in fixing 2 while doing
Removing tail-hump cover
so.
Make sure the ground is level Press tail-hump cover 1
and firm and place the motor- downwards and lock.
cycle on its stand.
Removing passenger seat
with two-up riding package OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
78 OPERATION
Removing rider's seat

Use ignition key 1 to unlock

lock for passenger seat 2. Push the rider's seat cover 1
Remove passenger seat 2; to forward slightly on the seat
do so, unhook fixing 3. cushion surface and expose
Remove the ignition key from tab 2.
the lock and place the pas- Remove screw 3.
senger seat, upholstered side Lift up the rider's seat 1 at
down, on a clean surface. the rear and unhook fixing 4.
Place the seat, upholstered
Installing passenger seat
side down, on a clean surface.
with two-up riding package OE
Installing rider's seat

Position passenger seat 1;

Insert rider's seat 1 into the
hook in fixing 2 while doing
fixing 4 at the front and posi-
so.
Press passenger seat 1 down- tion it.
Push the rider's seat cover 1
wards and lock.
forward slightly on the seat
cushion surface and expose
tab 2.
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Position and install bolt 3.
TFT DISPLAY

05
GENERAL NOTES 82
PRINCIPLE 83
PURE RIDE VIEW 89
GENERAL SETTINGS 90
BLUETOOTH 91
MY VEHICLE 94
NAVIGATION 97
MEDIA 99
TELEPHONE 99
DISPLAY SOFTWARE VERSION 100
DISPLAY LICENCE INFORMATION 100
82 TFT DISPLAY
GENERAL NOTES Connectivity functions
Connectivity functions include
Warnings
media, telephony and naviga-
tion. Connectivity functions can
WARNING be used when the TFT display
Using a smartphone while is paired with a mobile end
riding or while the engine is device and a helmet ( 92).
running For more information on the
Risk of accident Connectivity functions go to:
Always comply with the bmw-motorrad.com/con-
road traffic regulations in nectivity
force where you are riding.
If the fuel tank is between
No use (with the exception
the mobile device and
of applications without op-
the TFT display, the Bluetooth
eration, such as hands-free
connection may be restricted.
telephony) while riding.
BMW Motorrad recommends
storing the device above the
WARNING fuel tank (e.g. in your jacket
pocket).
Distraction from the road
and loss of control Depending on the mobile
Operating the integrated in- device, the scope of the
formation system and com- Connectivity functions may be
munication devices while restricted.
driving results in a risk of ac- BMW Motorrad
cident Connected app
Operate those systems or The BMW Motorrad Connec-
devices only when the traffic ted app contains usage and
situation allows for it. vehicle information. For some
If necessary, stop and oper- functions, such as navigation,
ate the systems or devices the app must be installed on
when stationary. the mobile device and connec-
ted to the TFT display. The app
is used to start route guidance
and adjust the navigation.
 83
On some mobile devices, Multi-Controller functions
e.g. those with iOS Turn the Multi-Controller up:
operating systems, the Move the cursor up in lists.
BMW Motorrad Connected App Adjust settings.
must be opened before use. Increase volume.
Currency Turn the Multi-Controller
The TFT display may be up- down:
dated after the publication Move the cursor down in lists.
date. Because of this, your Adjust settings.
motorcycle may differ from Decrease volume.
the information supplied in Tilt the Multi-Controller to the
the Rider's Manual. Up-to- left:
date information is available at: Activate the function in ac-
bmw-motorrad.com/service cordance with the operation
feedback.
PRINCIPLE Activate the function to the
Controls left or back.
Go back to the Menu view
after making the settings.
In Menu view: Change up one
level.
In the My vehicle menu:
Advance one menu screen.
Tilt the Multi-Controller to the
right:
Activate the function in ac-
All display content is controlled cordance with the operation
by means of Multi-Controller 1 feedback.
and MENU rocker button 2. Confirm selection.
Depending on the context, the Confirm settings.
following functions are pos- Advance a menu step.
sible. Scroll to the right in lists.
In the My vehicle menu:
Advance one menu screen.
84 TFT DISPLAY
MENU rocker button functions Operating pointers in the
Instructions given by the main menu
navigation system are
displayed in a dialogue box if
the Navigation menu has
not been called up. Operation
of the MENU rocker button is
temporarily restricted.
Short-press the top section of
the MENU button:
In Menu view: Change up one
Operating pointers show
level.
whether interactions are
In Pure Ride view: Select the
possible, and which ones.
display of the top status line.
Long-press the top section of
the MENU button:
In Menu view: Open the
Pure Ride view
In Pure Ride view: Switch the
operating focus to the Navig-
ator.
Short-press the bottom
section of the MENU button: Meaning of the operating
Change down a level. pointers:
No function if the lowest Operating pointer 1: Left end
hierarchical level has been reached.
reached. Operating pointer 2: You can
Long-press the bottom scroll to the right.
section of the MENU button: Operating pointer 3: You can
Change back to the last menu scroll down.
after a previous menu change Operating pointer 4: You can
effected by long-pressing scroll to the left.
Operating pointer 5: Right
the top section of the MENU
end reached.
rocker button.
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Operating pointers in Display Pure Ride view
submenus Long-press the top section of
In addition to the operating the MENU rocker button.
pointers in the main menu, Switching functions on and
there are additional operating off
pointers in the submenus.

Some menu items have a

Meaning of the operating check box in front of them.
pointers: The check box shows whether
Operating pointer 1: The cur- the function is on or off. Action
rent display is in a hierarchical symbols after the menu items
menu. One symbol represents indicate what action you can
one submenu level. Two sym- trigger by short-tilting the
bols represent two or more Multi-Controller to the right.
submenu levels. The colour of Examples for switching on
the symbol changes, depend- and off:
ing on whether you can return Symbol 1 shows that the
to a higher level. function is switched on.
Operating pointer 2: One Symbol 2 shows that the
more submenu level can be function is switched off.
accessed. Symbol 3 shows that the
Operating pointer 3: There function can be switched off.
are more entries than can be Symbol 4 shows that the
displayed. function can be switched on.
86 TFT DISPLAY
Calling up menu Moving cursor in lists

Display Pure Ride view Call up the menu ( 86).

( 85). To move the cursor down in
Short-press the bottom sec- a list, turn Multi-Controller 1
tion of button 2. down until the entry you want
The following menus can be is highlighted.
called up: To move the cursor up in a
My vehicle list, turn Multi-Controller 1
Sport up until the entry you want is
Navigation highlighted.
Media
Telephone Confirming selection
Settings
Repeatedly short-push Multi-
Controller 1 to the right until
the menu item you want is
highlighted.
Short-press the bottom sec-
tion of button 2.
The Settings menu can
only be called up when
the vehicle is stationary. Select the desired entry.
Short-push Multi-Controller 1
to the right.
 87
Call up the last menu used puter (e.g. TRIP 2). The in-
In Pure Ride view: press and formation can be displayed in
hold the MENU rocker button. the top status line.
The last menu used is called with tyre pressure control
up. The last entry highlighted (RDC) OE
is selected. Information from the tyre
pressure control can also be
System status displays
displayed.
The system status is displayed
Select the content of the top
in the lower area of the menu if
status line ( 88).
a function is switched on or off.

Long-press button 1 to obtain

Example of what the system
the Pure Ride view.
statuses mean:
Repeatedly short-press but-
System status 1: DTC func-
ton 1 to select the value in
tion is switched on.
the top status line 2.
Selecting display of top status The following values can be
line displayed:
Requirement Total distance
The vehicle is at a standstill.
The Pure Ride view is dis- Current distance 1
played.
Switch on the ignition ( 58). Current distance 2
The TFT display shows all
the information necessary for Intake air temp. INTAKE
riding on public roads from
the on-board computer (e.g.
TRIP 1) and the trip com-
88 TFT DISPLAY
Consumption 1 (Aver- status line. If no displays are
age) selected, only the range will
Consumption 2 (Aver- be displayed.
age) Adjust settings
Riding time 1

Riding time 2

Break 1

Break 2

Speed 1 (Average) Select and confirm the de-

sired settings menu.
Turn Multi-Controller 1 down
Speed 2 (Average)
until the setting you want is
highlighted.
with tyre pressure control If an operating pointer shows,
(RDC) OE tilt Multi-Controller 1 to the
Tyre pressure right.
If no operating pointer shows,
Fuel tank level tilt Multi-Controller 1 to the
left.
The setting is saved.
Range
Switching Speed Limit Info on
or off
Selecting content of top
Requirement
status line
Vehicle is connected to a
Navigate to Settings,
compatible mobile device. The
Display, Status line
BMW Motorrad Connected app
content.
is installed on the mobile
Switch on the desired dis-
device.
plays.
You can switch between the Speed Limit Info shows
selected displays in the top the maximum speed permit-
 89
ted at the time, if this inform- The colder the engine, the
ation is made available by the lower the engine speed at
publisher of the map material which the red engine speed
in the navigation system. range starts.
Navigate to Settings, The warmer the engine, the
Display. higher the speed at which the
Switch Speed Limit Info red engine speed range starts.
on or off. When operating temperature is
The Speed Limit Info is reached, the display of the red
not available if Settings, engine speed range no longer
Racetrack is activated. changes.

PURE RIDE VIEW Range

Rev. counter

The range readout 1 indicates

how far you can ride with the
1 Scale
fuel remaining in the tank. This
2 Low engine speed range
distance is calculated on the
3 Upper/red engine speed
basis of average consump-
range
tion and the quantity of fuel
4 Unit for engine speed
on board.
display:
When the vehicle is propped
1000 revolutions per
on its side stand the slight
minute
angle of inclination means
5 Needle
that the sensor cannot re-
6 Secondary indicator
gister the fuel level correctly.
The red engine speed This is the reason why the
range changes depend- range is recalculated only
ing on the coolant temperature:
90 TFT DISPLAY
when the side stand is in the Setting clock
retracted position. Switch on the ignition ( 58).
The range is shown together Navigate to Settings, Sys-
with a warning once the fuel tem settings, Date and
reserve has been reached. time, Set time.
After a refuelling stop, range Set Hour and Minute.
is recalculated if the amount
Setting time format
of fuel in the tank is greater
Navigate to Settings, Sys-
than the reserve quantity.
tem settings, Date and
The calculated range is only
time, Time format.
an approximate figure.
Select the desired setting.
GENERAL SETTINGS Confirm setting.

Adjusting volume Setting units of measurement

Connect rider's and passen- Navigate to Settings, Sys-
ger's helmet ( 93). tem settings, Units.
Increase volume: turn the The following units of measure-
multi-controller upwards. ment can be set:
Decrease volume: turn the with tyre pressure control
multi-controller downwards. (RDC) OE
Mute: turn the multi-controller Pressure
all the way down. Temperature
Speed
Setting the date Consumption
Switch on the ignition ( 58).
Navigate to Settings, Sys- Setting language
tem settings, Date and Navigate to Settings, Sys-
time, Set date. tem settings, Language.
Set Day, Month and Year. The following languages can be
Confirm setting. set:
German
Set date format English (UK)
Navigate to Settings, Sys- English (US)
tem settings, Date and Spanish
time, Date format. French
Select the desired setting. Italian
Confirm setting. Dutch
Polish
 91
Portuguese BLUETOOTH
Turkish
Russian Short-range wireless
Ukrainian technology
Chinese Bluetooth is a short-range
Japanese wireless technology. Bluetooth
Korean devices are short-range devices
Thai transmitting on the license-free
Adjusting brightness ISM band (Industrial, Scientific,
Navigate to Settings, Medical) between 2.402 GHz
Display, Brightness. and 2.480 GHz. They can
Adjust display brightness. be operated anywhere in the
When ambient brightness world without a licence being
drops below a defined required.
threshold, the display is Although Bluetooth is designed
dimmed to the brightness set to establish and sustain ro-
here. bust connections over short
distances, as with every other
Resetting all settings wireless technology disruptions
All the settings in the Set- are possible. Interference can
tings menu can be reset to affect connections or connec-
the factory settings. tions can sometimes fail. Par-
Call up the Settings menu.
ticularly when multiple devices
Select Reset all and con-
operate in a Bluetooth network,
firm.
with wireless technology of this
The settings in the following
nature it is not possible to en-
menus are reset:
Vehicle settings sure fault-free communications
System settings in every situation.
Connections Possible sources of
Display interference:
Information
interference zones due to
Existing Bluetooth connec- transmission masts and sim-
tions are not deleted. ilar.
devices with non-compliant
Bluetooth implementations.
92 TFT DISPLAY
proximity of other Bluetooth- Please consult the operating
compatible devices. instructions for your commu-
Pairing nication system.
Two Bluetooth devices have Pairing
to recognise each other be- Call up the Settings, Con-
fore they can communicate. nections menu.
This process of mutual recogni- Bluetooth connections can
tion is known as pairing. When be established, managed and
two devices have paired they deleted in the CONNECTIONS
remember each other, so the menu. The following
pairing process is conducted Bluetooth connections are
only once, on initial contact. displayed:
On some mobile devices, Mobile device
e.g. those with iOS Rider's helmet
operating systems, the
Passenger helm.
The connection status for mo-
BMW Motorrad Connected App
bile devices is displayed.
must be opened before use.
Connect mobile device
During the pairing process, the
Pairing ( 92).
TFT display searches for other Activate the mobile device's
Bluetooth-compatible devices Bluetooth function (see mo-
within its reception range. The bile device's operating in-
conditions that have to be sat- structions).
isfied before the audio system Select Mobile device and
can recognise another device confirm.
are as follows: Select Pair new mobile
The device's Bluetooth func- device and confirm.
tion must be active Mobile devices are being
The device must be "visible" searched for.
to others
The device must support the flashes in the bottom
A2DP profile status line during pairing.
Other Bluetooth-compatible
Mobile devices found are dis-
devices must be OFF (e.g.
played.
mobile phones and naviga- Select and confirm mobile
tion systems). device.
 93
Follow the instructions on the Select Pair new rider's
mobile device. helmet or Pair new pas-
Confirm that the code seng. helmet and confirm.
matches. Helmets are searched for.
The connection is established
flashes in the bottom
and the connection status up-
status line during pairing.
dated.
If the connection is not Helmets found are displayed.
established, consult the Select and confirm helmet.
troubleshooting chart in the The connection is established
section entitled "Technical and the connection status up-
data". ( 238) dated.
Depending on the mobile If the connection is not
device, telephone data is established, consult the
transferred to the vehicle troubleshooting chart in the
automatically. section entitled "Technical
Telephone data ( 100) data". ( 238)
If the telephone book is If the Bluetooth connection
not displayed, consult the does not work as expected,
troubleshooting chart in the consult the troubleshooting
section entitled "Technical chart in the section entitled
data". ( 239) "Technical data". ( 239)
If the Bluetooth connection
Deleting connections
does not work as expected,
Call up the Settings, Con-
consult the troubleshooting
nections menu.
chart in the section entitled
Select Delete connec-
"Technical data". ( 239)
tions.
Connect rider's and To delete an individual con-
passenger's helmet nection, select the connection
Pairing ( 92). and confirm.
Select Rider's helmet or To delete all connections, se-
Passenger helm. and con- lect Delete all connec-
firm. tions and confirm.
Make the helmet's communic-
ation system visible.
94 TFT DISPLAY
MY VEHICLE
Start screen

1 Check Control display

( 29)
2 Coolant temperature
( 39)
3 Range ( 89)
4 Odometer
5 Service display ( 53)
6 Tyre pressure, rear
( 42)
7 On-board voltage
( 219)
8 Tyre pressure, front
( 42)
 95
Operating pointers The My vehicle menu con-
tains the following screens:
MY VEHICLE
ON-BOARD COMPUTER
TRIP COMPUTER
with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
TYRE PRESSURE
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
CC MESSAGE (if available)
For more information on tyre
Operating pointer 1:
pressures and Check Control
Indicators showing how far
messages, see the section on
you can scroll to the left or
displays ( 29).
right.
Operating pointer 2: Indicator Check Control messages
showing the position of the are attached dynamically
current menu screen. to the menu screens as addi-
tional tabs in the My vehicle
Scrolling through menu menu.
screens
On-board computer and trip
computer
The ON-BOARD COMPUTER and
TRIP COMPUTER menu screens
display vehicle and trip data,
such as average values.

Call up the My vehicle

menu.
To scroll to the right, short-
press Multi-Controller 1 to the
right.
To scroll to the left, short
press Multi-Controller 1 to
the left.
96 TFT DISPLAY
Service requirements

When the next service is due

within less than a month or
within 1000 km, a white Check
Control message is displayed.
 97
NAVIGATION Precondition
The vehicle is connected via
Warnings
Bluetooth to a compatible mo-
bile device.
WARNING
The BMW Motorrad Connec-
Using a smartphone while ted app is installed on the con-
riding or while the engine is nected mobile device.
running
Risk of accident On some mobile devices,
Always comply with the e.g. those with iOS
road traffic regulations in operating systems, the
force where you are riding. BMW Motorrad Connected App
No use (with the exception must be opened before use.
of applications without op-
Entering destination address
eration, such as hands-free
Connect mobile device
telephony) while riding.
( 92).
Call up the BMW Motorrad
WARNING Connected app and start the
route guidance.
Distraction from the road Call up the Navigation
and loss of control menu in the TFT display.
Operating the integrated in- Active route guidance is dis-
formation system and com- played.
munication devices while If active route guidance is
driving results in a risk of ac- not displayed, consult the
cident troubleshooting chart in the
Operate those systems or section entitled "Technical
devices only when the traffic data". ( 239)
situation allows for it.
If necessary, stop and oper- Selecting destination from
ate the systems or devices recent destinations
when stationary. Call up the Navigation,
Recent destinations
menu.
Select and confirm destina-
tion.
98 TFT DISPLAY
Select Start route guid- Setting route criteria
ance. Call up the Navigation,
Selecting destination from Route criteria menu.
The following criteria can be
favourites
selected:
The FAVOURITES menu
Route type
displays all the destinations
Avoid
saved as favourites in the Select desired Route type.
BMW Motorrad Connec- Switch desired Avoid on or
ted app. You cannot use the off.
TFT display to add favourites The number of avoidances ac-
to the list. tivated is displayed in brackets.
Navigate to Navigation,
Favourites. Ending route guidance
Select and confirm destina- Call up the Navigation,
tion. Active route guidance
Select Start guidance. menu.
Select End route guidance
Entering special destinations and confirm.
Special destinations, such as
points of interest, can be dis- Switching spoken instructions
played on the map. on or off
Call up the Navigation, Connect rider's and passen-
POIs menu. ger's helmet ( 93).
The following locations can be The navigation can be read
selected: out by a computer voice.
At current location For this purpose, Spoken
At destination instruction must be
Along the route switched on.
Select where the special des- Call up the Navigation,
tinations should be looked for. Active route guidance
For example, the following spe- menu.
cial destination can be selected: Switch Spoken instruc-
Filling station tion on or off.
Select and confirm the special
destination.
Select Start route guid-
ance and confirm.
 99
Repeating last spoken Fast forward: Long-tilt Multi-
instruction Controller 1 to the right.
Call up the Navigation, Rewind: Long-tilt Multi-Con-
Active route guidance troller 1 to the left.
menu. Call up context menu: Press
Select Current instruc- bottom section of button 2.
tion and confirm. Depending on the mobile
device, the scope of the
MEDIA Connectivity functions may be
Precondition restricted.
The vehicle is connected to a The following functions can
compatible mobile device and be used in the context menu:
helmet. Playback or Pause.
Control music playback Select the Now playing, All
artists, All albums or
All tracks category for
search and playback.
Select Playlists.
You can make the following
adjustments in the Audio
settings submenu:
Switch Shuffle on or off.
Select Repeat: Off, One
Call up the Media menu. (current track) or All.
BMW Motorrad recom-
mends setting the volume TELEPHONE
on the mobile end device for Precondition
media and calls to maximum The vehicle is connected to a
before setting off. compatible mobile device and
Adjust the volume ( 90). helmet.
Next track: Short-tilt Multi-
Controller 1 to the right.
Preceding track or start of
current track: Short-tilt Multi-
Controller 1 to the left.
100 TFT DISPLAY
Telephone calls Telephone data
Depending on the mobile
device, when pairing ( 92)
completes telephone data
are automatically sent to the
vehicle.
Phone book: List of contacts
saved on the mobile device
Call list: List of calls with
the mobile device
Call up the Telephone Favourites: List of favour-
menu. ites saved on the mobile device
Accept call: Tilt Multi-Control-
ler 1 to the right. DISPLAY SOFTWARE
Reject call: Tilt Multi-Control- VERSION
ler 1 to the left. Navigate to Settings,
End call: Tilt Multi-Control- Information, Software
ler 1 to the left. version.
Muting
DISPLAY LICENCE INFORMA-
During active phone calls, the
TION
microphone in the helmet can
be muted. Navigate to Settings, In-
formation, Licences.
Phone calls with multiple
participants
While a phone call is in pro-
gress, a second call can be ac-
cepted. The first phone call
is put on hold. The number
of active calls is shown in the
Telephone menu. It is pos-
sible to switch between two
phone calls.
101
ADJUSTMENT

06
MIRRORS 104
HEADLIGHT 104
BRAKES 104
CLUTCH 105
FOOTREST SYSTEM 106
STEERING 108
SPRING PRELOAD 109
DAMPING 112
SWINGING ARM 115
RIDING HEIGHT 119
DDC CALIBRATION 120
104 ADJUSTMENT
MIRRORS If there are doubts about
the correct headlight
Adjusting mirrors
beam throw, have the setting
checked by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.

BRAKES
Adjusting handbrake lever

WARNING
Pivot the mirror to the correct Adjusting the handbrake
position by pressing gently at lever while riding
the edge of the glass. Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
HEADLIGHT
handbrake lever unless the
Headlight adjustment for motorcycle is at a standstill.
right- or left-hand traffic
This motorcycle has a symmet-
ric-beam low-beam headlight.
If the motorcycle is ridden in
a country where the oppos-
ite rule of the road applies, its
symmetric low-beam headlight
means that no measures are
necessary to prevent the head-
light beam from dazzling on-
Turn adjuster knob 1 to the
coming traffic.
desired position.
Headlight beam throw and The adjuster is easier to
spring preload turn if you push the brake
The headlight beam throw gen- lever forward.
erally remains constant by ad- Adjustment options:
justment of the spring preload Position 1: Narrowest span
to the load status. between handlebar grip and
handbrake lever
 105
Position 6: Widest span CLUTCH
between handlebar grip and
Adjusting clutch lever
handbrake lever
with Billet pack OE WARNING
Adjusting the clutch lever
while riding
Risk of accident
Adjust the clutch lever only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill.

Turn adjustment lever 1 to

the desired position.
The adjuster is easier to
turn if you push the brake
lever forward.
Adjustment options:
From position A: Narrowest
span between handlebar grip Turn adjuster knob 1 to the
and handbrake lever. desired position.
In 5 steps toward position B The adjuster is easier to
to increase the span between turn if you push the clutch
handlebar grip and handbrake lever forward.
lever. Adjustment options:
Position 1: Narrowest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
Position 5: Widest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
106 ADJUSTMENT
with Billet pack OE

Rotor 3 enables foot clear-

Turn adjustment lever 1 to ance and foot position to be
the desired position. adjusted.
The adjuster is easier to Slacken screw 1 in toothed
turn if you push the clutch bushing 2 until toothed bush-
lever forward. ing 2 can be eased out of ro-
Adjustment options: tor 3.
Position A: Narrowest span Rotor 3 can be adjusted to
between handlebar grip and any of 6 positions around its
clutch lever. axis of rotation.
In 5 steps toward position B Rotor 3 can be adjusted to
to increase the span between any of 5 positions along its
handlebar grip and clutch longitudinal axis.
lever. Install rotor 3 in the desired
position and tighten screw 1
FOOTREST SYSTEM in toothed bushing 2.
with Billet pack OE Screw connection for
footrest adjustment
Adjusting rotor
Setting of the rotor is the M8 x 40
same on the right and left. Thread-locking compound:
The position of the rotor must mechanical
be set identically on the right 20 Nm
and left.
 107
rotor is moved one position
WARNING clockwise, the footrest joint
has to be moved one position
Incorrectly adjusted footrest counter-clockwise.
as a result of movement of
Tighten screw 3.
the rotor.
Risk of falling Clamping bolt for rider
The footrest setting must be footrest
adjusted accordingly if the M8 x 25
rotor has moved. Thread-locking compound:
The footrest may only fold mechanical
upwards and slightly towards 20 Nm
the rear.
Adjusting footbrake lever peg
Adjusting footrest hinge
Setting of the footrest joint is
the same on the right and left.

Foot clearance and height re-

lative to peg 2 can be adjus-
ted by turning to different po-
Slacken screw 3. sitions.
Footrest joint 1 can be turned. Slacken screw 1.
Set footrest joint 1 to the Turn peg 2 to the desired po-
reading on scale 2 corres- sition.
ponding to the position of the Tighten screw 1.
rotor. Peg to footbrake lever
The scale is a guide for
correct positioning of the M6 x 20
footrest joint in combination Thread-locking compound:
with the setting selected for micro-encapsulated
the rotor. For example, if the
108 ADJUSTMENT
Peg to footbrake lever STEERING
Adjusting steering damper
10 Nm
Adjusting gearshift lever peg

WARNING

Foot clearance can be adjus- Adjusting the steering

ted by repositioning peg 2. damper while riding.
Slacken screw 1. Risk of accident
Peg 2 can be repositioned Do not attempt to adjust the
along the longitudinal axis. steering damper unless the
Set the desired foot clearance motorcycle is at a standstill.
and tighten screw 1.
To increase damping: Turn
Folding peg adjusting screw 1 in direc-
tion A.
M6 x 16 To reduce damping: Turn ad-
justing screw 1 in direction B.
10 Nm
Steering damper basic
setting
Turn adjusting screw to the
limit position in direction A,
then turn it 6 clicks in direc-
tion B. (Public roads)
Turn adjusting screw to the
limit position in direction A,
then turn it 4 clicks in direc-
tion B. (Racing)
 109
SPRING PRELOAD Lift the motorcycle with an
engine lifter until there is no
Adjustment
load on the front wheel.
Front spring preload has to
be adjusted to suit the rider's
weight. Increase spring pre-
load for heavier loads, decrease
spring preload for lighter loads.
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heav-
ily loaded and reduce spring Measure distance D between
preload accordingly when the bottom edge 1 of the slider
vehicle is lightly loaded. tube and front axle 2.
Remove the engine lifter.
Lifting the motorcycle Make sure the ground is level
Adjusting spring preload as re- and firm and place the motor-
commended by BMW Motorrad cycle on its stand.
requires the use of an engine Apply the rider's weight to the
lifter. The procedure for use of motorcycle.
this equipment is not detailed With the assistance of a
here. second person, measure
As an alternative, spring pre- the distance D between
load can also be gauged by a the points 1 and 2 again
test ride. If you are not sure and calculate the difference
whether this work is within (compression) between the
your capability, contact a spe- measured values.
cialist workshop, preferably an
Load-dependent adjust-
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
ment of spring preload
tailer.
Negative spring displacement
Adjusting spring preload for
of front wheel
front wheel
40±2 mm (including rider
Make sure the ground is level
85 kg)
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
110 ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC) OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Use the engine lifter to raise
the vehicle until the weight is
completely off the rear wheel.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping
to suit spring preload.
To reduce compression
(increase spring preload),
use the tool from the on- Measure distance D between
board toolkit to turn adjusting number plate carrier 1 and
screw 3 in direction A. The axle 2.
toolkit includes an appropriate Remove the engine lifter.
adapter that protects the Make sure the ground is level
screw from scratches. and firm and place the motor-
To increase compression (re- cycle on its stand.
duce spring preload), use the Apply the rider's weight and
tool from the on-board tool- possibly the weight of lug-
kit to turn adjusting screw 3 gage to the motorcycle.
in direction B. The toolkit in- With the assistance of a
cludes an appropriate adapter second person, measure
that protects the screw from the distance D between
scratches. the points 1 and 2 again
and calculate the difference
(compression) between the
measured values.
 111
Load-dependent adjust- Tighten screw 1 to the spe-
ment of spring preload cified tightening torque.
Screw in adjusting ring
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
35±2 mm (Road use with M5 x 16
rider 85 kg) 6 Nm
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Con-
trol (DDC) OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Use the engine lifter to raise
the vehicle until the weight is
completely off the rear wheel.
WARNING Switch on the ignition.
Start the engine to avoid dis-
Spring preload setting and
charging the battery.
spring-strut damping setting
not matched. Adjustments to the DDC
Impaired handling. system are possible only
Adjust spring-strut damping with the ignition switched on,
to suit spring preload. because only then are the elec-
tric valves active.
Loosen screw 1 with toolkit.
To reduce compression (in-
crease spring preload), use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 2
in direction A.
To increase compression (re-
duce spring preload), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting ring 2 in dir-
ection B.
112 ADJUSTMENT

Measure distance D between To reduce compression (in-

number plate carrier 1 and crease of spring preload), turn
axle 2. screw 1 using toolkit in the
Remove the engine lifter. direction A.
Make sure the ground is level To increase compression (re-
and firm and place the motor- duction of spring preload),
cycle on its stand. turn screw 1 using toolkit in
Subject the motorcycle to the direction B.
load with a rider, and possibly
with luggage. DAMPING
With the assistance of a Adjustment
second person, measure Damping must be adapted to
the distance D between suit the condition of the sur-
the points 1 and 2 again face on which the motorcycle
and calculate the difference is ridden and to suit spring pre-
(compression) between the load.
measured values. An uneven surface requires
Load-dependent adjust- softer damping than a smooth
ment of spring preload surface.
An increase in spring preload
Suspension compression at requires firmer damping, a
rear wheel reduction in spring preload
35±2 mm (Road use with requires softer damping.
rider 85 kg)
 113
Adjusting compression-stage Compression stage, ba-
damping for front wheel sic setting, front
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC) OE Position 5 (Road use with
rider 85 kg)
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for front wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC) OE

Adjust compression-stage
damping using the adjusting
screw 1 and the yellow scale
on the left fork leg.

Adjust rebound-stage
damping using the adjusting
screw 1 and red scale on the
right fork leg.

To increase damping: Use the

tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn the adjusting screw so
that mark 2 points to a higher
value on the scale.
To reduce damping: Use the To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board toolkit tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn the adjusting screw so to turn the adjusting screw so
that mark 2 points to a lower
value on the scale.
114 ADJUSTMENT
that mark 2 points to a higher
value on the scale.
To reduce damping: Use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn the adjusting screw so
that mark 2 points to a lower
value on the scale.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, front
To increase damping: Use the
Position 5 (Road use with tool from the on-board toolkit
rider 85 kg) to turn the adjusting screw
Adjusting compression-stage clockwise in the + direction.
damping for rear wheel To reduce damping: Use the
without Dynamic Damping tool from the on-board tool-
Control (DDC) OE kit to turn the adjusting screw
counter-clockwise in the – dir-
Make sure the ground is level ection.
and firm and place the motor-
Compression stage, ba-
cycle on its stand.
sic setting, rear
Turn adjusting screw 1 to the
limit position in the + direc-
tion, then turn it 5 clicks in
the – direction. (Road use
with rider 85 kg)
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Adjust the compression-stage Control (DDC) OE
damping by using the adjust-
ing screw 1.
 115
To reduce damping: Use the
CAUTION tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting screw 1 in
Hot exhaust system direction B.
Risk of burn injury
Do not touch a hot exhaust Rebound stage, basic
system. setting, rear

Make sure the ground is level Turn adjuster knob to the

and firm and place the motor- limit position in direction A,
cycle on its stand. then turn it 5 clicks in direc-
tion B. (Road use with rider
85 kg)

SWINGING ARM
Adjusting swinging arm
The swinging arm pivot point
can be adjusted to three levels.
Additional tools such as an en-
gine lifter or footrest stand are
required, however, they will not
Adjust rebound-stage
be dealt with in detail here. If
damping using the adjusting
you are not sure whether this
screw 1.
work is within your capabil-
ity, contact a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Adjusting swinging arm pivot
point
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
To increase damping: Use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting screw 1 in
direction A.
116 ADJUSTMENT

ATTENTION
Vehicle toppling to side
Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Make sure that the vehicle
is secured so that it cannot
topple sideways.
Lift motorcycle with an engine Remove nut 1 and washer 2.
lifter or another suitable jack, Remove fixing screw 3.
so that there is no load on the
rear wheel swinging arm.

Loosen swinging arm axle 1.

Remove nut 2.
Loosen quick-release axle
nut 1.
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
right.
Use the adjusting screws 2 on
left and right to significantly
increase chain sag.
Make sure that scale read-
ings 4 are the same on left
and right. Remove fixing screw 1.
Turn right bush 2, alternately
along with left bush, by a
maximum of 90° respectively
 117
in order to set the desired po-
sition.
Install fixing screw 1.
Positioning of swinging
arm pivot point bush in
main frame, right
M6 x 26.7
5 Nm
Install nut 2 and tighten to
specified torque.
Nut for swinging arm
pivot point bush to
frame
M36 x 0.75
Thread-locking compound:
Loctite 270, High strength
Turn left bush 2, alternately 70 Nm
along with right bush, by a Tighten swinging arm axle 1
maximum of 90° respectively to the specified torque.
in order to set the desired Swinging arm axle to
position. frame
Ensure that the left 2 and
M27 x 1.25
right bushes are fixed in the
15 Nm (Tightening torque)
same position (mark).
Install fixing screw 1. 120° (Loosen)
5 Nm (Tightening torque)
Positioning of swinging
arm pivot point bush in
main frame, left
M6 x 12
8 Nm
118 ADJUSTMENT
Tighten lock nuts 3 on left
and right to the specified
tightening torque.
Locknut of the final-
drive chain tensioning
screw
M8
19 Nm
Install nut 2 with washer 1 Tighten quick-release axle
and tighten to specified nut 1 to the specified tight-
torque, while counter-holding ening torque.
the swinging arm axle. Rear quick-release axle
Nut on swinging arm in swinging arm
axle M24 x 1.5
M18 x 1.5 Thread-locking compound:
Thread-locking compound: mechanical
mechanical 125 Nm
100 Nm Check chain sag ( 209).
Remove the engine lifter.
After changing the swinging
arm pivot point, the riding
height must be corrected at
the traction strut.
Adjust the ride height to
swinging arm pivot point
setting ( 119).
with Dynamic Damping Con-
Use the adjusting screws 2 on trol (DDC) OE
left and right to adjust chain Calibrating DDC ( 120).
sag.
Check chain sag ( 209).
Make sure that scale read-
ings 4 are the same on left
and right.
 119
RIDING HEIGHT
Adjusting the riding height ATTENTION
The riding height at the rear- Vehicle toppling to side
wheel guide can be adjusted Risk of damage to parts if
via the traction strut length. vehicle topples
When adjusting the ride height, Make sure that the vehicle
bear in mind that with certain is secured so that it cannot
setting combinations, the clear- topple sideways.
ances to different components
Lift the motorcycle with an
cannot be guaranteed. There-
engine lifter, so that there
fore, after making changes, the
is no load on the rear wheel
clearance to the rear wheel
swinging arm.
swinging arm and rear wheel
must always be checked.
Additional tools such as an en-
gine lifter or footrest stand are
required for adjusting the rid-
ing height; however, they will
not be dealt with in detail here.
If you are not sure whether this
work is within your capabil-
ity, contact a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised Measure gap D at traction
BMW Motorrad retailer. strut 1.
Adjusting ride height to Traction strut gap di-
swinging arm pivot point mension to compensate
setting the swinging arm pivot point
Make sure the ground is level setting
and firm and place the motor- 9.5 mm (Basic setting)
cycle on its stand. 8.0...13.0 mm (Adjustment
range)
12.5 mm (Swinging arm
pivot point Position 2)
13.0 mm (Swinging arm
pivot point Position 3)
120 ADJUSTMENT
calibration. Remove items of
luggage.

Loosen clamping screws 1.

To increase the riding height,
turn the adjusting screw 2 in
Navigate to Settings,
the direction A.
To reduce the riding height, Vehicle settings, DDC
turn the adjusting screw 2 in calibration.
Select Start 1 and confirm
the direction B.
Tighten clamping screws 1. with OK 2.
Calibration is performed.
Clamping bolt at adjust- If calibration has been
ing strut performed successfully,
M6 x 25 Calibration was suc-
8 Nm cessful. is displayed. If
Remove the engine lifter. Calibration failed!
with Dynamic Damping Con- Park the fully unloaded
trol (DDC) OE vehicle on its side
Calibrating DDC ( 120). stand. is displayed, the
calibration must be repeated.
DDC CALIBRATION Select Repeat.
with Dynamic Damping Con- If calibration is not successful
trol (DDC) OE after several attempts, contact
a specialist workshop, prefer-
Calibrating DDC ably a BMW Motorrad Partner.
Place the motorcycle on the
side stand or on a suitable
auxiliary stand. Do not sit
on the motorcycle during
121
RIDING

07
SAFETY INFORMATION 124
REGULAR CHECK 127
STARTING 127
RUNNING IN 131
SHIFTING GEAR 131
BRAKES 133
PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE 135
REFUELLING 136
SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION 138
124 RIDING
SAFETY INFORMATION Loading
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct WARNING
clothing! Always wear Handling adversely affected
Helmet by overloading and imbal-
Suit anced loads
Gloves Risk of falling
Boots Do not exceed the permiss-
This applies even to short ible gross weight and be
journeys, and to every season sure to comply with the
of the year. Your authorised instructions on loading.
BMW Motorrad retailer will Adjusting spring preload set-
be glad to advise you on the ting and damping to the total
correct clothing for every weight.
purpose.
Speed
If you ride at high speed, al-
WARNING ways bear in mind that various
Loose textiles, items of lug- boundary conditions can ad-
gage or straps snagged by versely affect the handling of
open rotating parts of the your motorcycle:
Settings of the spring-strut
vehicle (wheels, drive shaft)
Risk of accident and shock-absorber system
Make sure that loosely worn Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
or carried textiles cannot be
Insufficient tyre pressure
snagged by openly rotating
Poor tyre tread
parts of the vehicle. Etc.
Keep all items of luggage
and straps well clear of
openly rotating parts of the
vehicle.
 125
Parts removed
WARNING
ATTENTION
Unnoticed structural damage
Riding on public roads Risk of accident
without vehicle parts that After a fall or a significant
were removed for racetrack impact effect (e.g. riding
use through a pothole), have
Risk of accident, voiding of carbon wheels checked
homologation for riding on by a specialist workshop,
public roads preferably an authorised
Install all vehicle parts re- BMW Motorrad retailer.
quired by law for operation
on public roads. Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
Carbon wheels monoxide, which is colourless
with M carbon wheels OE and odourless but highly toxic.
The material properties of car-
bon differ considerably from WARNING
those of metallic materials, for
Exhaust gases adversely af-
example in terms of rigidity
fecting health
and weight.
Risk of asphyxiation
Structural damage to carbon
Do not inhale exhaust
wheels is not always visible to
fumes.
the naked eye. If damage is
Do not run the engine in an
suspected, for example after a
enclosed space.
fall or a significant influence on
the carbon structure (e.g. rid-
ing through a pothole), carbon WARNING
wheels must be evaluated by
Inhalation of harmful va-
a specialist workshop with the
pours
relevant expertise, preferably an
Health hazard
authorised BMW Motorrad re- Do not inhale vapours from
tailer. operating fluid and plastics.
Use the vehicle only out-
doors.
126 RIDING
Risk of burning Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified
CAUTION maintenance intervals.

Engine and exhaust system

become very hot when the ATTENTION
vehicle is in use Unburned fuel in catalytic
Risk of burn injury converter
When you park the vehicle Damage to catalytic converter
make sure that no-one and Note the points listed for
no objects can come into protection of the catalytic
contact with the hot engine converter.
and exhaust system.
Risk of overheating
WARNING
ATTENTION
Opening radiator cap
Risk of burning Engine running for pro-
Do not open the radiator longed period with vehicle
cap when the system is hot. at standstill
Check and, if necessary, top Overheating due to insuf-
up the coolant in the expan- ficient cooling; in extreme
sion tank only. cases vehicle fire
Do not allow the engine to
Catalytic converter idle unnecessarily.
If misfiring causes unburned Ride away immediately after
fuel to enter the catalytic con- starting the engine.
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
The following guidelines must
be observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately
if it misfires.
 127
Tampering Always before riding off
Check operation of the brake
ATTENTION system ( 192).
Check operation of the lights
Tampering with the motor- and signalling equipment.
cycle (e.g. engine manage- Check operation of the clutch
ment ECU, throttle valves, ( 197).
clutch) Check the tyre tread depth
Damage to the affected parts, ( 200).
failure of safety-relevant func- Check the tyre pressures
tions, voiding of warranty ( 199).
Do not tamper with the Check security of luggage.
vehicle in any way that could
result in tuned performance. Every 3rd refuelling stop
Check the engine oil level
( 190).
REGULAR CHECK
Check the brake pad thick-
Comply with checklist ness, front brakes ( 192).
At regular intervals, use the Check the brake pad thick-
checklist below to check your ness, rear brakes ( 193).
motorcycle. Check the brake-fluid level,
When load status changes: front brakes ( 194).
Check the brake-fluid level,
Adjust the spring preload for
rear brakes ( 195).
front wheel ( 109).
Check the coolant level
Adjust the spring preload for
( 198).
the rear wheel ( 110).
Lubricate the chain ( 208).
Adjust the damping charac-
Check chain sag ( 209).
teristic for the front wheel
Check chain wear ( 210).
( 112).
Adjust the damping for the STARTING
rear wheel ( 114).
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 128)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 129)
128 RIDING
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 130)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side
stand extended and a gear en-
gaged. The engine will switch
itself off if you start it with the
gearbox in neutral and then en- Press starter button 1.
gage a gear before retracting The start attempt is auto-
the side stand. matically interrupted if
To ensure rapid opera- battery voltage is too low. Re-
tional readiness of the charge the battery before you
catalytic converter, idle speed start the engine, or use jump
is increased for a short time leads and a donor battery to
after engine start. start.
See the subsection on jump
Cold starts and low temperat-
starting in "Maintenance" for
ures: Pull the clutch lever.
more details.
with M Lightweight battery OE
Low temperatures can impact The engine starts.
on the starting response. Re- Consult the troubleshooting
peated, brief application of chart below if the engine re-
load on the battery causes fuses to start. ( 238)
battery temperature to rise, so Pre-Ride-Check
more battery power is avail- The instrument cluster runs a
able for starting the engine. test of the instruments and the
indicator and warning lights
when the ignition is switched
on. This test is known as the
Pre-Ride-Check. The test is
aborted if you start the engine
before it completes.
 129
Phase 1 for example Warning! ABS
All indicator and warning lights & DTC setting..
are switched on. See the section entitled "En-
After a longer vehicle stand- gineering details" for more in-
still period, an animation is dis- formation on riding dynamics
played when the system starts control systems such as ABS
up. and DTC.
Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis
The 'General' warning light BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
changes from red to yellow. performs self-diagnosis to
Phase 3 ensure its operability. Self-
All the indicator and warning diagnosis starts automatically
lights switched on in the initial when you switch on the
phase are switched off in re- ignition.
verse sequence. Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
The malfunction indicator lamp
ible system components with
(MIL) does not go out until
the vehicle at a standstill.
15 seconds have elapsed.
flashes.
If one of the indicator and
warning lights did not switch
Phase 2
on:
Have the fault rectified as Test of the wheel-speed
quickly as possible by a spe- sensors as the vehicle pulls
cialist workshop, preferably an away from rest.
flashes.
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
The intervention of riding ABS self-diagnosis completed
dynamics control systems The ABS indicator and warn-
can be restricted, depending on ing light goes out.
which riding mode is selected
and how the selected mode is
configured.
Possible restrictions are indic-
ated by a pop-up message,
130 RIDING
ABS self-diagnosis not Phase 2
completed Pullaway test of the system
components with diagnostic
The ABS function is not capability.
available because self- slow-flashes.
diagnosis did not complete.
(The motorcycle has to reach
a defined minimum speed DTC self-diagnosis completed
for the wheel sensors to be The DTC symbol no longer
checked: min 5 km/h) shows.
If an indicator showing an ABS Check all the indicator and
fault appears when ABS self- warning lights.
diagnosis completes: DTC self-diagnosis not
You can continue to ride. completed
Bear in mind that neither the
ABS function nor the integral The DTC function is not
braking function is available. available, because self-
Have the fault rectified as diagnosis did not complete.
quickly as possible by a spe- (The motorcycle has to reach
cialist workshop, preferably a defined minimum speed
an authorised BMW Motorrad with the engine running for
Retailer. the wheel sensors to be
checked: min 5 km/h)
DTC self-diagnosis
If an indicator showing an DTC
BMW Motorrad DTC performs
fault appears when DTC self-
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
diagnosis completes:
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
You can continue to ride.
formed automatically when you
Bear in mind that the DTC
switch on the ignition.
function is not available or the
Phase 1 functionality might be subject
Test of the diagnosis-compat- to certain restrictions.
ible system components with Have the fault rectified as
the vehicle at a standstill. quickly as possible by a spe-
slow-flashes. cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
 131
RUNNING IN compensated for by greater
pressure on the brake lever.
Engine
Until the first running-in
WARNING
check, vary the throttle
opening and engine-speed New brake pads
range frequently; avoid riding Longer stopping distance, risk
at constant engine speed for of accident
prolonged periods. Apply the brakes in good
Try to do most of your riding time.
during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads. Tyres
Comply with the running-in New tyres have a smooth sur-
speeds. face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
Running-in speed
ner at various heel angles until
the tyres are run in. This run-
<7000 min-1 (Odometer ning in procedure is essential
reading 0...300 km) if the tyres are to achieve max-
<9000 min-1 (Odometer imum grip.
reading 300...1000 km)
no full load (Odometer read- WARNING
ing 0...1000 km)
New tyres losing grip on wet
Note the mileage after which
roads and at extreme bank
the running-in check should
angles
be carried out. Risk of accident
Mileage until the run- Ride carefully and avoid ex-
ning-in check tremely sharp inclines.
500...1200 km
SHIFTING GEAR
Brake pads Gear Shift Assistant Pro
New brake pads have to be run
See the section entitled
in before they can achieve their
"Engineering details" for
optimum friction levels. The
more information on Gear Shift
reduced braking effect can be
Assistant Pro.
132 RIDING
For safety reasons, cruise Shift assistance is not avail-
control is automatically able in the following situ-
deactivated when Gear Shift ations:
Assistant Pro downshifts. With clutch lever pulled.
Gearshift lever not in its initial
position
Upshifts with the throttle
valve closed (engine overrun)
and when slowing
Downshifts with throttle valve
open and when accelerating.
After a gearshift, the shift
lever has to be fully released
You select the gear in the before another gearshift with
usual way by means of the the shift assistant can take
foot-operated shift lever. place.
The sensor 1 on the gearshift Shift light
rod registers the gearshift re-
quest and triggers shift assist-
ance.
When riding at a steady
speed in a low gear at high
engine rpm, an attempt to
shift gear without pulling
the clutch can cause a
severe load-change reaction.
BMW Motorrad recommends Shift light 1 indicates that the
disengaging the clutch for engine speed at which the rider
shifts in these circumstances. should upshift is approaching.
It is advisable to avoid using Shift light flashes at preset
the shift assistant at engine frequency: Approaching up-
speeds close to the limits at shift rpm
which the governor cuts in to Shift light goes out: Engine
limit engine rpm. revving at upshift rpm
 133
The engine-speed thresholds quently, braking force is ap-
and the way in which the shift plied as rapidly as possible and
light indicates the various with the rider's full force ap-
states can be customised plied to the brake levers; un-
by navigating to Settings, der these circumstances the
Vehicle settings; also dynamic shift in load distribu-
see the section on operation tion cannot keep pace with the
( 73). increase in deceleration and
the tyres cannot transmit the
BRAKES full braking force to the surface
How can stopping distance be of the road. In the absence
minimised? of load on the wheel the ABS
Each time the brakes are ap- has to intervene to prevent the
plied, a load distribution shift front wheel from locking even
takes place with the load shift- if the brakes are applied only
ing forward from the rear to very lightly. This leads to a re-
the front wheel. The sharper duced braking effect.
the motorcycle decelerates, Emergency braking
the more load is shifted to the If you brake sharply from a
front wheel. The higher the speed in excess of 50 km/h,
wheel load, the more braking the brake light flashes rapidly
force can be transmitted. as a warning for road users be-
To optimise stopping distance, hind you.
apply the front brakes rapidly If you brake until your speed
and keep on increasing the is less than 15 km/h, the haz-
force you apply to the brake ard warning lights start to flash
lever. This makes the best as well. The hazard warning
possible use of the dynamic lights switch off automatically
increase in load at the front as soon as you start to acceler-
wheel. Remember to pull the ate and vehicle speed reaches
clutch at the same time. 20 km/h.
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro pre-
vents the front wheel from
locking up.
In the "emergency braking situ-
ations" that are trained so fre-
134 RIDING
Descending mountain passes
WARNING
WARNING
Wetness and dirt result in
Braking mostly with the rear diminished braking effi-
brake on mountain descents ciency
Brake fade, destruction of the Risk of accident
brakes due to overheating Apply the brakes lightly
Use both front and rear while riding to remove
brakes, and make use of the wetness and dirt, or
engine's braking effect as dismount and clean the
well. brakes.
Think ahead and brake in
Wet and dirty brakes good time until full braking
Wetness and dirt on the brake efficiency is restored.
discs and the brake pads di-
minish braking efficiency. ABS Pro
Delayed braking action or poor Physical limits applicable to
braking efficiency must be motorcycling
reckoned with in the follow-
ing situations: WARNING
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water. Braking when cornering
After the vehicle has been Risk of crash despite ABS Pro
washed. Invariably, it remains the
Riding on salted or gritted rider's responsibility to ad-
roads. apt riding style to riding
After work has been carried conditions.
on the brakes, due to traces Do not take risks that would
of oil or grease. negate the additional safety
Riding on dirt-covered sur- offered by this system.
faces or off-road. ABS Pro is activated in the
RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC
and RACE riding modes.
In RACE PRO riding mode,
ABS Pro can be parametrised
 135
to suit the rider's individual accidentally turned during brak-
needs and preferences. ing.
Possibility of a fall not ABS Pro was not
precluded developed to enhance
Although ABS Pro and individual braking performance
Dynamic Brake Control with the motorcycle banked
provide the rider with valuable into corners.
assistance and constitutes a PARKING YOUR
huge advance in safety for MOTORCYCLE
braking with the motorcycle
Side stand
banked for cornering, it cannot
under any circumstances be Switch off the engine.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
considered as redefining the
should always face uphill; se-
physical limits that apply to
lect 1st gear.
motorcycling. It is still possible
for these limits to be overshot
ATTENTION
due to misjudgement or rider
error. In extreme cases this can Poor ground underneath the
result in a crash. stand
Risk of damage to parts if
Use on public roads
vehicle topples
ABS Pro and Dynamic Brake
Always check that the
Control help make the motor-
ground under the stand is
cycle even safer for riding on
level and firm.
public roads. When the brakes
are applied because of an un- Extend the side stand and
foreseen hazard when the mo- prop the motorcycle on the
torcycle is banked for corner- stand.
ing, within the physical lim-
its that apply to motorcycling
the ABS Pro system prevents
the wheels from locking and
skidding away. In panic brak-
ing, Dynamic Brake Control in-
creases the braking effect and
intervenes if the throttle grip is
136 RIDING
when the engine is operated
ATTENTION with low-grade fuel or if the
vehicle is to be out of use for
Additional weight placing a lengthy period of time. More
strain on the side stand information is available from
Risk of damage to parts if
your authorised BMW Motorrad
vehicle topples
retailer.
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped Recommended fuel
on the side stand. grade
If the camber of the roadway Premium, unleaded
permits, turn the handlebars (max. 5 % ethanol, E5)
all the way to the left. 98 ROZ/RON
93 AKI
REFUELLING
Alternative fuel grade
Fuel grade
Requirement
For optimum fuel consumption, Premium unleaded
fuel should be sulphur-free or (power- and consump-
as low-sulphur as possible. tion-related restrictions)
(max 10 % ethanol,
E10)
ATTENTION 95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Engine operation with
Pay attention to the following
leaded fuel
Damage to catalytic converter symbols in the fuel filler cap
Do not attempt to run the and on the fuel pump:
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron).
Observe the maximum eth-
anol content of the fuel.
Fuel additives clean the
fuel injection system and
the combustion zone. It is ad-
visable to use fuel additives
 137
Refuelling

WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
Open protective flap 1.
WARNING Unlock fuel tank cap 2 by
turning the ignition key clock-
Escape of fuel due to heat- wise and pop the cap open.
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.

ATTENTION
Wetting of plastic surfaces
by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (sur-
Refuel with fuel of the grade
faces become unsightly or
stated above; do not fill the
dull)
tank past the bottom edge of
Clean plastic surfaces im-
the filler neck.
mediately after contact with
fuel. When refuelling after run-
ning on reserve, make
Make sure the ground is level sure that you top up the tank
and firm and place the motor- to a level above reserve, so that
cycle on its side stand. the new level is detected and
the fuel reserve indicator light
is switched off.
138 RIDING
The "usable fuel capacity"
specified in the technical
data is the quantity that the
fuel tank could hold if refilled
after it had been run dry and
the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
Usable fuel capacity

approx. 16.5 l ATTENTION

Fuel reserve Vehicle topples to side when
being lifted on to stand
approx. 4 l Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Press the fuel tank cap down
Secure the vehicle to pre-
firmly to close.
vent it toppling, preferably
Remove the ignition key and
with the assistance of a
close the protective cap.
second person.
SECURING MOTORCYCLE Push the motorcycle onto the
FOR TRANSPORTATION transportation flat and hold it
Make sure that all compon- in position: do not place it on
ents that might come into the side stand.
contact with straps used to
secure the motorcycle are ad-
equately protected against
scratching. E.g. Use adhes-
ive tape or soft cloths for this
purpose.

Remove bolts 1 and fork par-

tition 2.
 139
suspension should be
compressed as tightly as
possible front and rear.

ATTENTION
Trapping of components
Component damage After transport, position fork
Do not trap components partition 2 and install bolts 1.
such as brake lines or cable Fork partition to bottom
legs. fork bridge
At the front, loop a strap over M5 x 14
the bottom fork bridge on 2 Nm
each side.
Pull the straps down and
tight.

At the rear, secure the straps

to the rear frame on both
sides and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps
uniformly; the vehicle's
ON THE RACE
TRACK

08
STATUS INDICATORS FOR RACING 142
LAPTIMER 145
VEHICLE SETTINGS FOR RACING 146
RACE PRO RIDING MODES 147
LAUNCH CONTROL 148
PIT LANE LIMITER 150
DTC 151
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION SETTINGS FOR RACING 153
REMOVING AND INSTALLING MIRRORS 154
REMOVING AND INSTALLING NUMBER-PLATE CAR-
RIER 157
M COVER KIT 162
SWITCHING OFF ABS WHEN RIDING ON THE RACE
TRACK 164
DEACTIVATING INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL
WHEN RIDING ON THE RACE TRACK 165
GEARSHIFT-PATTERN REVERSER 167
DATA RECORDING AND 2D SOFTWARE 168
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STATUS INDICATORS FOR RACING
Sport 1 display

1 with riding modes Pro OE

Adapt DTC ( 151).
2 Maximum DTC torque re-
duction
3 Current DTC torque re-
duction
4 Rev. counter
5 Maximum braking decel-
eration
6 Current braking decelera-
tion
7 Maximum lean angle
8 Current lean angle
9 Unit for engine speed
display: 1000 revolutions
per minute
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Sport 2 display

1 with riding modes Pro OE 8 Unit for engine speed

Adapt DTC ( 151). display: 1000 revolutions
2 Maximum DTC torque re- per minute
duction 9 Operating help
3 Current DTC torque re-
duction
4 Rev. counter
5 Difference between the
last lap time and refer-
ence time or difference
between current lap time
and reference time
6 Reference time: Fastest of
the currently saved laps or
all-time fastest saved lap
( 145)
7 Current lap time
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Sport 3 display

1 with riding modes Pro OE 10 Difference between the

Adapt DTC ( 151). last lap time and refer-
2 Maximum DTC torque re- ence time or difference
duction between current lap time
3 Current DTC torque re- and reference time
duction 11 Unit for engine speed
4 Rev. counter display: 1000 revolutions
5 Current lean angle per minute
6 Maximum lean angle
7 Reference time: Fastest of
the currently saved laps or
all-time fastest saved lap
( 145)
8 Current lap time
9 Operating help
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LAPTIMER Ending time recording and
managing times
Starting timing
Requirement
Call up the Sport menu and
Sport 2 or Sport 3 display is
change to the Sport 2 or
shown.
Sport 3 display.
Start the engine. Press down the MENU rocker
button.
The LAPTIMER menu is dis-
played.
An ongoing recording can be
ended with Stop record-
ing.
You can go to the current lap
times and riding data by using
Laps. 99 laps can be saved.
If the laps have not been de-
Press button 1.
leted in the meantime, addi-
Time recording is running.
Every time you cross the tional laps overwrite the first
start/finish line, press but- laps.
All laps can be deleted with
ton 1 again to start recording
Delete all laps.
for the next lap.
The all-time best lap (Best
The data of the preceding lap
Ever) can be reset with Re-
are written into memory.
The time for the current lap set Best Ever.
starts again from 00:00:00. Setting up laptimer
The stopped time for a lap Navigate to Settings,
is displayed for an adjustable Vehicle settings,
Disp. duration time be- Laptimer. The following
fore the display switches to settings are available:
elapsed time for the current Debounce time: If the head-
lap. light flasher has been actu-
Recording continues even ated, the headlight flasher
if you exit the display mode can be actuated again within
during recording. this time without affecting lap
time measurement.
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with M GPS­Laptrigger OE recorded laps are deleted. This
Trigger: Change of means that other races can
actuation. Manual: Actu- subsequently be timed and
ation by headlight flasher. the lap times of those races
External: Actuation by compared with the best-ever
M GPS­Laptrigger. Automatic lap from earlier races.
signalling of each new lap The best-ever lap can be de-
and evaluation of the logged leted in the LAPTIMER menu.
data require the optional If the best-ever lap is from a
M Datalogger accessory saved recording, it is accom-
including GPS-Laptrigger. panied on the display by the
Disp. duration: Within relevant lap number. If the
this time, the stopped lap best-ever lap shows without
time is displayed before the a lap number, this means that
current lap time is shown. it comes from a recording that
Reference: Selection of has been deleted.
which best time is displayed
as a reference. Best: Best VEHICLE SETTINGS FOR RA-
time of the current recording CING
session or Best Ever: Best- Activating configuration for
ever measured time. the race track
Best lap in progress: Go to Settings menu and
When this function is activ- activate Racetrack.
ated, the difference between Select Configuration.
the current lap time and the The Connectivity functions
reference time is displayed Media, Telephone and
instead of the difference Navigation are deactivated
between the last lap time and by switching on the race track
the reference time. functions.
Best-ever lap
The best-ever lap (Best Ever)
is the fastest of all recorded
laps and is updated once a
faster lap has been recorded.
The best-ever lap remains
stored in memory even if the
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Configuration menu RACE PRO RIDING MODES
with riding modes Pro OE
Configuration for the race
track
The RACE PRO riding
modes allow the chassis
and suspension, braking and
engine control to be adjusted
professionally in detail. This
The warning about faulty lights means that individual rider
can be suppressed when riding requests, track characteristics
on a race track. and weather conditions can be
with riding modes Pro OE taken into account.
The rpm of the Pit Lane Limiter The following parameters can
can be adjusted ( 151). be adjusted:
With RACE PRO CONFIGURA- Engine
TION, vehicle parameters can Engine Brake
Traction (DTC)
be fine-tuned ( 147).
Wheelie (DTC)
Light warnings: If the turn ABS
indicators or number plate car-
with Dynamic Damping Con-
rier are removed in prepara-
trol (DDC) OE
tion for a race-track session,
DDC
the vehicle electronics detect a
bulb failure and the appropriate For further information about
warning message is displayed. the parameters, see ( 178).
If Light warnings is deactiv- Three RACE PRO riding modes
ated, the warning message is can be configured.
suppressed.
A RACE PRO riding mode is
also selected using the MODE
button ( 66).
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If RACE PRO riding mode
is activated, RAIN, ROAD and
DYNAMIC riding modes are de-
activated. Instead, it is possible
to switch between the RACE,
RACE PRO 1, RACE PRO 2 and
RACE PRO 3 riding modes.
If RACE PRO riding mode is
deactivated, all pre-defined rid- Select a parameter.
ing modes are available again The current setting is dis-
and the ROAD riding mode is played graphically and numer-
selected. ically. In addition, explanatory
Configuring RACE PRO riding texts are displayed for the rel-
modes evant setting.
Call up the Settings menu If a setting is also saved in
and activate Racetrack. a standard riding mode, this
Select Configuration and riding mode is specified.
activate RACE PRO riding Change a setting as desired.
mode. Restoring factory defaults
Select Configuration. Select a configuration.
The current configurations are Scroll down in the list of para-
shown as an overview. meters and select the last
entry Reset.

LAUNCH CONTROL
Racing start with Launch
Control
with riding modes Pro OE
Launch Control assists the rider
by revving the engine to the
ideal speed for a racing start.
Select a configuration.
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Engine speed after ac- Control: 3 starts still
tivating Launch Control avail..
at full throttle Operating Launch Control
9000 min-1
When Launch Control is act- CAUTION
ive engine torque is reduced Launch Control permits max-
so that forward propulsion is imum acceleration, so unfa-
maximised on the flat with the miliar riding situations can
front wheel just starting to lift occur.
off the ground. Torque is tem- Risk of accident through in-
porarily reduced slightly when creased acceleration.
the electronics detect front- Use Launch Control only on
wheel lift. Engine rpm limita- race tracks.
tion is deactivated when the
Bring vehicle to starting posi-
motorcycle reaches a specified
tion.
speed.
Vehicle is stationary, engine is
Speed when deactivat- running.
ing engine speed limita-
tion for Launch Control
approx. 70 km/h
Launch Control is turned off in
the following circumstances:
The third gear is engaged.
The angle of inclination is
greater than 30°.
The engine or the ignition is
switched off. Press and hold down starter
The brake is applied. button 1 until the display
shows the number of starts
The number of consecutive with Launch Control still
starts using Launch Control is permitted.
limited in order to protect the If no more starts are possible,
clutch. The number of possible L-Con not available.
starts still remaining is shown Clutch too hot. is dis-
in the display, e.g. Launch played.
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Allow the clutch to cool. If in third gear or leaning fur-
Clutch cooling time ther than 30°, the shift light
disappears.
The racing start with Launch
approx. 3 min (With engine Control is concluded.
running)
approx. 20 min (With engine PIT LANE LIMITER
stopped) with riding modes Pro OE
Proceed in the normal
Limiting the speed with the
way when starting; open
Pit Lane Limiter
the throttle only as far as
The Pit Lane Limiter helps you
necessary to reach the rpm
to comply with a speed limit,
limit.
e.g. in the pit lane. To do so, a
After engaging the clutch,
maximum rpm is specified for
open the throttle completely.
the engine when riding in 1st
Shift light shows or flashes.
Launch Control controls the gear.
optimum torque on the rear The speed resulting from
wheel and keeps the engine the maximum rotational
speed constant up to the speed is dependent on the ra-
speed specified below. tio and tyre size.
Keep the throttle twistgrip Range of values
fully open. 3500 to 8000 rpm in incre-
Speed when deactivat- ments of 100
ing engine speed limita- Adjusting the Pit Lane Limiter
tion for Launch Control Go to Settings menu and
approx. 70 km/h activate Racetrack.
As soon as rpm limitation Select Configuration.
Activate Pit Lane Limiter.
ceases, engine rpm increases
Select Configuration.
because the throttle twistgrip
Adjust RPM.
is in the full-throttle position.
Throttle-twistgrip reaction is
normal again.
Depending on the racing cir-
cuit, upshift and lean into the
bends.
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Operating Pit Lane Limiter DTC
DTC adjustment
The DTC controls permissible
rear-wheel slip in accordance
with your selected riding mode.
with riding modes Pro OE
The control can be adjusted in
detail in the configuration of
the RACE PRO riding modes.
Ride in 1st gear. Configuring RACE PRO riding
Press and hold down starter modes ( 148)
button 1.
Open throttle grip until the
set maximum rpm has been
reached.
The ignition is interrupted to
limit engine speed.

WARNING
As soon as the starter
button is released the The DTC setting can be ad-
vehicle accelerates in justed during riding via the
accordance with the position DTC rocker button 1 on the
of the throttle twistgrip. left handlebar operating facility.
Risk of crashing due to severe Adapting DTC
jerk forward if throttle twist- with riding modes Pro OE
grip in full load position.
Do not fully open the Configuring RACE PRO riding
throttle twistgrip; instead, modes ( 148).
turn it only to the position at Select the desired RACE PRO
which the engine reaches its riding mode.
speed-limit rpm. DTC can also be adjusted
during riding.
Release starter button 1.
The vehicle accelerates at the
maximum rate.
152 ON THE RACE TRACK

WARNING
Loss of stability because of
rear wheel spinning when
DTC control is reduced.
Risk of falling
Reduce DTC for riding on
racing circuits only.
If RACE PRO riding mode Only change DTC control
is activated, Speed Limit by one level at a time and
Info 1 is hidden and DTC carefully test the effects on
control value 2 is displayed in- drivability.
stead. Press DTC rocker button 1
downwards briefly in order to
reduce DTC control.
The set value is shown in the
display and is between -7
and 7:
1 … 7: Reduce slip at the rear
wheel in a maximum of seven
stages. 7 is the value corres-
ponding to earliest DTC inter-
Press rocker button 1 up- vention.
wards briefly in order to in- -1 … -7: Increase slip at the
crease DTC control. rear wheel in a maximum of
seven steps. -7 is the value
corresponding to latest DTC
intervention.
0: Works default setting
DTC indicator not showing:
DTC is switched off.
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DTC deactivation with Dynamic Damping Con-
On very loose surfaces (for ex- trol (DDC) OE
ample in a gravel trap of a race Adjust the spring preload for
track), the DTC's attempts to the rear wheel ( 111).
control propulsive power might without Dynamic Damping
reduce drive to the extent that Control (DDC) OE
the rear wheel no longer turns. Adjust compression-stage
Under these circumstances, damping for front wheel
BMW Motorrad recommends ( 113).
temporarily switching off DTC.
Bear in mind that the rear Adjust rebound-stage damping
wheel will spin on the loose for front wheel ( 113).
surface and close the throttle in Adjust rebound-stage damping
good time before you reach a for rear wheel ( 114).
firm surface.
Adjust compression-stage
Traction control and wheelie
damping for rear wheel
suppression are also switched
( 114).
off by switching off DTC.
Then reactivate DTC. with Dynamic Damping Con-
Switching off DTC ( 65) trol (DDC) OE
Dynamic Damping Control (D-
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION DC) automatically selects the
SETTINGS FOR RACING appropriate damping ( 175).
Observe the recommendations
with Dynamic Damping Con-
for racing:
trol (DDC) OE
Adjust the steering damper with riding modes Pro OE
( 108). Dynamic Damping Control (D-
DC) can be individually adjus-
without Dynamic Damping ted for the front and rear wheel
Control (DDC) OE ( 148).
Adjust the spring preload for
the rear wheel ( 110). Adjust ride height ( 119).
Adjusting swinging arm
( 115).
154 ON THE RACE TRACK
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
MIRRORS
Removing mirrors

ATTENTION
Removal of the mirrors
Voiding of homologation for
riding on public roads
Do not ride on public roads Unclip air inlet flap at the top
without mirrors and turn in the direction of arrow and
indicators correctly installed. remove downwards.

Make sure the ground is level

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

Disconnect connector for right

turn indicator 1 and left turn
indicator 2.
If the mirrors with integ-
Remove screws 1 and 2.
rated turn indicators are
Remove windscreen in
removed in preparation for a
the direction of arrow.
race-track session, the elec-
tronics interpret this as a de-
fective light and the corres-
ponding warning appears on
the display. Deactivating the
Light warnings function in
the RACETRACK CONFIGUR-
ATION menu suppresses this
warning.
 155
way into the vehicle electrical
system.

Remove nuts 1 and 2 on the

left and right and remove mir-
rors.
Position air inlet flap 1 and
Carefully thread out cable.
clip in at the top 2.

Secure fairing 1 at the left

Position windscreen in
and right fairing bracket 2.
the direction of arrow.
If cable ties are used, affix
Install bolts 1 and 2.
adhesive tape as protection
at the points where chafing Windscreen to air intake
might occur.
Use the M Cover Kit from M5 × 16
BMW Motorrad to cover 1 Nm
the threaded holes for the
Installing mirrors
screws so that the parts can
Make sure the ground is level
subsequently be re-installed.
and firm and place the motor-
The M Cover Kit also includes
cycle on its stand.
blanking plugs to prevent
moisture from making its
156 ON THE RACE TRACK
Remove the trim panel fasten-
ers.

Carefully thread in cable for

turn indicators.
Place left and right mirrors in
Remove screws 1 and 2.
the mountings 1.
Remove windscreen in
the direction of arrow.

Install nuts 1 and 2 on the

rear of the fairing using the
Unclip air inlet flap at the top
appropriate torque.
in the direction of arrow and
remove downwards. Mirror to front panel
carrier
M6
Thread-locking compound:
mechanical
8 Nm
 157
Install bolts 1 and 2.
Windscreen to air intake

M5 × 16
1 Nm

REMOVING AND INSTALLING

NUMBER-PLATE CARRIER
Connect connector for right Removing number plate
turn indicator 1 and left turn carrier
indicator 2.
Check operation of the turn ATTENTION
indicators.
Removal of the number
plate carrier
Voiding of homologation for
riding on public roads
With the number-plate car-
rier removed, do not ride
the motorcycle on public
roads.
Make sure the ground is level
Insert air inlet flap at the bot- and firm and place the motor-
tom 1 and clip in at the top 2. cycle on its stand.
with two-up riding package OE
Remove the passenger seat
( 77).
Remove the tail-hump cover
( 77).

Position windscreen in
the direction of arrow.
158 ON THE RACE TRACK
Disconnect connector for
number plate light 2 and left
turn indicator 3.
If the license-plate carrier
is removed in preparation
for a race-track session, the
electronics interpret this as a
defective light and the corres-
ponding warning appears on
Remove screws 1 and 2. the display. Deactivating the
Unclip left and right rear trim
Light warnings function in
panels carefully in the direc-
the RACETRACK CONFIGUR-
tion of arrow.
ATION menu suppresses this
warning.

Carefully unclip left and right

rear trim panel 1, first hori-
Disconnect connector for right
zontally 2, then vertically 3.
turn indicator 1.

Remove cable strap 1.

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Carefully thread out cable.
Use the M Cover Kit from
BMW Motorrad to cover
the threaded holes for the
screws so that the parts can
subsequently be re-installed.
The M Cover Kit also includes
blanking plugs to prevent
moisture from making its
Feed out cable for right way into the vehicle electrical
turn indicator 1, left turn system.
indicator 2 and number plate
Prevent moisture from mak-
light 3.
ing its way into open plug
connections, preferably by
inserting the correspond-
ing blanking plugs from the
BMW Motorrad M Cover Kit.

Remove screws 1.

Carefully clip in left and right

rear trim panels 1, first vertic-
ally 2, then horizontally 3.

Unhook number plate car-

rier 1 and remove down-
wards.
160 ON THE RACE TRACK

Carefully clip in rear trim Remove screws 1 and 2.

panel in the direction of Unclip left and right rear trim
arrow. panels carefully in the direc-
Install bolts 1 and 2. tion of arrow.
with two-up riding package OE
Install the passenger seat
( 78).
Install the tail-hump cover
( 77).
Installing number plate carrier
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Carefully unclip left and right
with two-up riding package OE
Remove the passenger seat rear trim panels 1, first hori-
( 77). zontally 2, then vertically 3.
Remove the tail-hump cover
( 77).
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Position number plate car- Work cable for right turn in-
rier 1 and carefully thread in dicator 1 into position and
cable. secure it in holders 4.
Hook in number plate car- Work cables for left turn in-
rier 1. dicator 2 and number plate
light 3 into position.

Install screws 1.
Number-plate carrier to Connect connector for right
rear frame turn indicator 1.

M5 x 25
2 Nm
162 ON THE RACE TRACK

Connect connector for num- Carefully clip in rear trim

ber plate light 2 and left turn panel in the direction of
indicator 3. arrow.
Install cable strap 1. Install bolts 1 and 2.
Check operation of the light
with two-up riding package OE
and the turn indicators.
Install the passenger seat
( 78).
Install the tail-hump cover
( 77).

M COVER KIT
Covering body openings
Requirement
The M Cover Kit is used to pro-
fessionally mount the front trim
Carefully clip in left and right panel and to cover the body
rear trim panels 1, first vertic- openings if the mirrors and
ally 2, then horizontally 3. number plate carrier have been
removed.
Remove the mirrors ( 154).
Remove the number plate car-
rier ( 157).
Installing M Cover Kit.
Comply with the installa-
tion instructions supplied
with the optional accessory or
racing accessory.
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After removing the M Cover
Kit, the mirrors and number
plate carrier must be mounted
again.
Install the number plate car-
rier ( 160).
Install the mirrors ( 155).
Installing M Cover Kit
Install screws 1.
Removing M Cover Kit

Insert mirror mount cover 1.

Install screws 2.
Cover for mounting of
mirror Remove screws 1.

M6 x 25
3 Nm

Unhook number plate carrier

cover 1 and remove down-
wards.
Hook in and position number Install the number plate car-
plate carrier cover 1. rier ( 160).
164 ON THE RACE TRACK
lights up.

The ABS function is switched

off.
The integral function is
switched off.
Hill Start Control is still activ-
ated.
with riding modes Pro OE
Remove screws 2.
Remove mirror mount Dynamic Brake Control is also
cover 1. switched off when the ABS
Install the mirrors ( 155). function is switched off.
In RACE PRO riding modes,
SWITCHING OFF ABS WHEN the ABS function remains
RIDING ON THE RACE TRACK switched off even after the
Switching off ABS function ignition is switched off and on
Requirement again.
For more information
Number plate carrier is re-
on brake systems with
moved.
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,
Switch on the ignition ( 58). see the section entitled
You have the option of "Engineering details":
deactivating the ABS func- Partially integral brakes
tion while the motorcycle is on ( 172)
the move. Hill Start Control function
( 184)
with riding modes Pro OE
How Dynamic Brake Control
works ( 180)

Press button 1 for at least

three seconds.
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Switching on ABS function DEACTIVATING INTELLIGENT
EMERGENCY CALL WHEN
RIDING ON THE RACE TRACK
with intelligent emergency
call OE
Deactivating intelligent
emergency call
In order to prevent an emer-
gency call connection from be-
Press button 1 for at least 3 ing established in the event of
seconds. falls on race tracks with med-
goes out; if self-diagnosis ical care, the intelligent emer-
has not completed it gency call control unit must be
starts flashing. removed.
The ABS function is switched The intelligent emergency
on. call control unit may only
If the option Racetrack is be removed for when riding
deactivated in the menu Set- on the race track. The intel-
tings, ABS is also activated ligent emergency call control
by switching the ignition off unit must be reinstalled before
and on again. returning to public road traffic
An ABS fault has oc- at the latest.
curred if the ABS indic- Removing intelligent
ator and warning light shows emergency call control unit
when the motorcycle accel- Disconnecting battery from
erates to a speed in excess motorcycle ( 217).
of the minimum stated be- Removing tail-hump trim
low after the ignition was panel ( 213).
switched off and then on
again.
min 10 km/h
166 ON THE RACE TRACK
Installing intelligent
emergency call control unit
Disconnecting battery from
motorcycle ( 217).
Removing tail-hump trim
panel ( 213).

Press intelligent emergency

call control unit 1 out of the
lock 3 and carefully remove 4
from the holder 2.

Remove the insulating tape

from connector 2.
Connect intelligent emergency
call control unit 1 with con-
nector 2.

Disconnect plug connection 2

and store intelligent emer-
gency call control unit 1 in a
place that is dry and free of
dust.
Protect open plug connec-
tion 2 against dirt and mois-
ture, for example by masking
Insert 3 intelligent emergency
it with insulating tape.
control unit 1 into the
Connecting battery to motor-
holder 2 and allow it to
cycle ( 218).
engage in lock 4.
Installing tail-hump trim panel
Connecting battery to motor-
( 214).
cycle ( 218).
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Installing tail-hump trim panel
( 214).

GEARSHIFT-PATTERN RE-
VERSER
Shift pattern for racing
The shift pattern can be re-
versed for racing by changing
the position of the selector
rod. Reversing the shift pat- Clean thread 1.
tern means that the gearshift Pull off protective cap 2 and
lever is lifted up for 1st gear slide on the gearshift rod 4.
and pressed down for all the Remove bolt 3 with washer.
Transfer the gearshift rod 4
other gears. This is the reverse
to the thread for the inverted
of the arrangement for riding
gearshift pattern 1.
on public roads.
Reversing the shift pattern

ATTENTION
Riding with shift pattern re-
versal on public roads
Voiding of homologation for
riding on public roads
Do not install the gearshift-
pattern reverser for riding Insert bolt 1 through ball
on public roads. joint 2 and washer 3.
Install bolt 1 in thread for in-
verted gearshift pattern 4.
Selector rod to gearshift
lever
M6 x 20
Thread-locking compound:
micro-encapsulated
8 Nm
168 ON THE RACE TRACK
Install protective cap 5.
The gearshift-pattern reverser
for racing is set up.

DATA RECORDING AND 2D

SOFTWARE
with M GPS­Laptrigger OE
Data recording and 2D
software
You can receive all the inform-
ation and support for dealing
with the 2D software, reading
out and evaluating recorded
driving data under:
2d-datarecording.com/en/m-
gps-laptrigger.
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ENGINEERING
DETAILS

09
GENERAL NOTES 172
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) 172
DYNAMIC DAMPING CONTROL (DDC) 175
DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) 176
RIDING MODE 178
DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL 180
TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) 181
SHIFT ASSISTANT 183
HILL START CONTROL (HILL START CONTROL) 184
172 ENGINEERING DETAILS
GENERAL NOTES stones, ice and snow or a wet
road all have much lower coef-
To find out more about
ficients of friction than a clean,
engineering, go to:
dry asphalt surface. The lower
bmw-motorrad.com/technik
the coefficient of friction, the
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM longer the braking distance.
(ABS) If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent that
Partially integral brakes
braking force exceeds the
Your motorcycle is equipped
maximum transferable limit, the
with partially integral brakes.
wheels start to lock and the
Both front and rear brakes
motorcycle loses its directional
are applied when you pull the
stability; a fall is imminent.
handbrake lever. The foot-
Before this situation can
brake lever acts only on the
occur, ABS intervenes and
rear brake.
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferable braking
ATTENTION force, so the wheels continue
Attempted burn-out despite to turn and directional stability
integral braking function is maintained irrespective
Damage to rear brake and of the condition of the road
clutch surface.
Do not attempt a burn-out What are the effects of
unless the vehicle is at a surface irregularities?
complete standstill. A burn- Humps and surface irregular-
out is not use of the vehicle ities can cause the wheels to
as intended by the manufac- lose contact temporarily with
turer and can, therefore, lead the road surface; if this hap-
to fault memory entries. pens the braking force that
How does ABS work? can be transmitted to the road
can drop to zero. If the rider
The amount of braking force
brakes in this situation, the ABS
that can be transferred to the
has to reduce the brake pres-
road depends on factors that
sure in order to ensure driving
include the coefficient of fric-
stability when resuming con-
tion of the road surface. Loose
tact with the road. Up to this
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point, BMW Motorrad Integral Rear wheel lift
ABS assumes an extremely low Where there is a high level of
coefficient of friction (gravel, adhesion between the tyres
ice, snow) so that the road and road, the front wheel is
wheels turn in every conceiv- only blocked very late or not
able situation and so ensure at all even when the brakes
driving stability. As soon as are applied forcefully. Con-
is registers the actual circum- sequently, ABS does not in-
stances, the system reacts in- tervene until very late, if at all.
stantly and adjusts braking Under these circumstances
force accordingly to achieve the rear wheel can lift off the
optimum braking. ground, and the outcome can
What feedback does the be a highsiding situation in
rider receive from the which the motorcycle can flip
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro? over.
If the ABS has to reduce brak-
ing force on account of the cir- WARNING
cumstances described above, Rear wheel lift due to severe
vibration is perceptible through braking
the brake lever. Risk of falling
When the brake lever is pulled, When you brake sharply,
brake pressure is also built up bear in mind that ABS con-
at the rear wheel by the integ- trol cannot always be re-
ral function. If the brake pedal lied on to prevent the rear
is depressed after the brake wheel from lifting clear of
lever is pulled, the brake pres- the ground.
sure built up beforehand is
perceptible as counter-pres- What is the design baseline
sure sooner than is the case for ABS?
when the brake pedal is de- Within the limits imposed by
pressed either before or at the physics, the ABS ensures direc-
same time as the brake lever is tional stability on any surface.
pulled. The system is not optimised
for special requirements that
apply under extreme competit-
ive situations on the track. The
174 ENGINEERING DETAILS
driving behaviour should be ad- What significance devolves on
apted to actual driving skills regular servicing?
and the road conditions.
Special situations WARNING
The speeds of the front and Brake system not regularly
rear wheels are compared serviced
as one means of detecting a Risk of accident
wheel's incipient tendency to In order to ensure that
lock. If the system registers the BMW Motorrad ABS
implausible values for a lengthy is always maintained in
period the ABS function is optimum condition, it is
deactivated for safety reasons essential for you to comply
and an ABS fault message strictly with the specified
is issued. Self-diagnosis has inspection intervals.
to complete before fault
messages can be issued. Safety reserves
In addition to problems with The potentially shorter braking
the BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, distances which ABS permits
exceptional riding conditions must not be used as an excuse
can lead to a fault message be- for careless riding. It is primar-
ing issued. ily there to provide a safety re-
Exceptional riding conditions: serve for emergency situations.
Heating up with the motor-
cycle on an auxiliary stand, WARNING
in neutral or with a gear en-
gaged. Braking when cornering
Rear wheel locked by the Risk of accident despite ABS
Invariably, the rider bears
engine brake for a lengthy
responsibility for assessing
period, for example while des-
road and traffic conditions
cending steep gradients.
and adopting his or her style
If a fault message is issued on of riding accordingly.
account of exceptional riding Do not take risks that would
conditions, you can reactivate negate the additional margin
the ABS function by switching of safety offered by this sys-
the ignition off and on again. tem.
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ABS Pro more uniform across the range
ABS Pro increases safety, par- of ABS intervention.
ticularly when braking in bends.
Advantages for the rider
ABS Pro prevents the wheels
The advantages of ABS Pro for
from locking up, even when
the rider are sensitive response
the brakes are sharply actu-
and high braking and direc-
ated. ABS Pro reduces abrupt
tional stability combined with
changes in steering force, par-
best-case deceleration of the
ticularly in shock braking, and
motorcycle, even when corner-
thus prevents an undesirable
ing.
lifting up of the vehicle.
ABS Pro is activated in the
ABS intervention RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC
Technically speaking, depend- and RACE riding modes.
ing on the riding situation In RACE PRO riding mode,
ABS Pro adapts ABS interven- ABS Pro can be parametrised
tion to the motorcycle's bank to suit the rider's individual
angle. Signals for rate of roll needs and preferences.
and rate of yaw and lateral
acceleration are used to calcu- DYNAMIC DAMPING CON-
late bank angle. These signals TROL (DDC)
come from the angular rate with Dynamic Damping Con-
sensor, an integral component trol (DDC) OE
of Dynamic Traction Control
DDC
DTC and Dynamic Damping
Via ride height sensors, DDC
Control DDC.
detects movements in the
As the motorcycle is heeled
chassis and suspension and
over more and more as
responds by adjusting the
it banks into a corner, an
EDC valves. The chassis
increasingly strict limit is
and suspension will thus be
imposed on the brake-pressure
adapted to the characteristics
gradient for the start of brake
of the terrain.
application. This slows the
build-up of brake pressure to a
corresponding degree. Addi-
tionally, pressure modulation is
176 ENGINEERING DETAILS
with riding modes Pro OE DYNAMIC TRACTION CON-
The damping values for the TROL (DTC)
front wheel and for the rear
How does Dynamic Traction
wheel can be adjusted between
Control work?
14 levels in the RACE PRO
DTC takes the vehicle tilt into
CONFIGURATION menu (level
accounts, conveniently controls
1: "softest" setting; level 14:
it and is useful for improving
"hardest" setting). Rebound
lap times on the racetrack.
and compression damping can
The Dynamic Traction Control
be altered on the back wheel
system compares the speed
separately.
of rotation at the circumfer-
A spring travel sensor (racing
ences of the front wheel and
accessory) has to be installed
the rear wheel. The differen-
on the front forks for separ-
tial is used to compute slip as
ate compression-stage and re-
a measure of the reserves of
bound-stage adjustment of the
stability available at the rear
damping values for the front
wheel. If slip exceeds a certain
suspension.
limit, the engine management
Calibration is necessary if a system intervenes and adapts
spring travel sensor has been engine torque accordingly.
installed on the front forks, DTC can only provide support
an existing ride-height sensor within the physical limits. The
on the rear spring strut re- physical limits are strongly de-
placed, or the height of the pendent on the road surface,
suspension altered. Calibration road temperatures, tyre choice
is started in the Settings, and tyre temperature. There
Vehicle settings, DDC is the danger of overheating
calibration menu. when using unsuitable tyres on
the race track.
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a DTC fault shows. Self-dia-
WARNING gnosis has to complete before
fault messages can be issued.
Risky riding The BMW Motorrad traction
Risk of accident despite DTC control may switch off auto-
Invariably, the rider bears
matically under the exceptional
responsibility for assessing
riding conditions outlined be-
road and traffic conditions
low.
and adopting his or her style Exceptional riding conditions:
of riding accordingly. Riding for a lengthy period
Do not take risks that would
with the front wheel lifted off
negate the additional safety
the ground (wheelie).
offered by this system. Rear wheel rotating with the
Special situations vehicle held stationary by ap-
In accordance with the laws of plying the front brake (burn-
physics, the ability to acceler- out).
Heating up with the motor-
ate is restricted more and more
cycle on an auxiliary stand,
as the angle of heel increases.
in neutral or with a gear en-
Consequently, there can be a
gaged.
perceptible reduction in accel-
eration out of very tight bends. When riding on a slippery sur-
face, never snap the throttle
With DTC, the speeds of the
twistgrip fully closed without
front and rear wheels are
pulling the clutch at the same
compared and the angle of
time. Engine braking torque
heel taken into account as one
can cause the rear wheel to
means of detecting the rear
skid, with a corresponding loss
wheel's incipient tendency to
of stability. The BMW Motorrad
spin or slip sideways.
DTC is unable to control a situ-
If the lean angle values are ation of this nature.
identified as implausible over
an extended period of time,
a substitute value is used for
the lean angle or the DTC is
switched off. Under these cir-
cumstances the indicator for
178 ENGINEERING DETAILS
RIDING MODE Torque and throttle response
In RAIN riding mode: Gentle
Selection
throttle response, reduced
To adjust the motorcycle to the
torque in low gears.
road condition and the desired In ROAD and DYNAMIC riding
driving experience, the follow- modes: Optimum throttle re-
ing riding modes can be selec- sponse, reduced torque in low
ted: gears.
RAIN In RACE riding mode: Op-
ROAD
timum throttle response, max-
DYNAMIC
RACE imum torque.

with riding modes Pro OE with riding modes Pro OE

RACE PRO 1 In RACE PRO riding modes
RACE PRO 2 additionally: Soft throttle re-
RACE PRO 3 sponse, maximum torque.
When activated, the RACE PRO Braking effect of the engine
riding modes replace the RAIN, In RAIN and ROAD riding
ROAD and DYNAMIC riding modes: maximum braking
modes. effect of the engine.
In DYNAMIC and RACE riding
A coordinated setting for the modes: moderate braking ef-
systems Engine, Engine fect of the engine.
Brake, DTC, Wheelie (DTC),
ABS and DDC is available for with riding modes Pro OE
each riding mode. Additionally in the RACE PRO
riding modes: minimal braking
with riding modes Pro OE effect of the engine.
In RACE PRO riding modes,
the settings for the systems Traction control (DTC)
Engine, Engine Brake, In RAIN riding mode: max-
Traction (DTC), Wheelie imum stability on wet roads.
(DTC), ABS and DDC can be There may be reduced accel-
individually adjusted. eration on dry roads.
In ROAD riding mode: high
stability on dry roads. There
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may be slightly reduced accel- In RACE PRO riding modes
eration on dry roads. with setting 0: the system is
In DYNAMIC riding mode: deactivated.
high performance on dry
ABS
roads. In the event of poor
The rear wheel lift-off as-
road conditions, optimum sta-
sistant is active in the RAIN,
bility cannot be guaranteed.
ROAD and DYNAMIC riding
In RACE riding mode:
modes.
Maximum performance. In
In RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMIC
the event of a poor road or
riding modes, the ABS is set
when using unsuitable tyres,
up for on-road riding.
for example touring tyres,
In RACE riding mode, ABS is
stability may be impaired.
tailored to race track opera-
In RACE PRO riding modes,
tion.
traction control can be finely
adjusted using the DTC with riding modes Pro OE
rocker button while riding to In RACE PRO riding modes:
ensure optimum performance. the use of ABS can be adjus-
ted individually.
Wheelie (DTC) – lifting of the
front wheel with Dynamic Damping Con-
In RAIN riding mode: max- trol (DDC) OE
imum stability. Efforts are DDC
made to suppress a Wheelie. In RAIN and ROAD riding
In ROAD, DYNAMIC and modes: setting of the damper
RACE riding modes: shallow characteristics for comfortable
Wheelie possible; optimum riding.
drive. In DYNAMIC riding mode:
setting of the damper char-
with riding modes Pro OE acteristics for sporty riding.
In RACE PRO riding modes In RACE riding mode: setting
with setting 1: high Wheelie of the damper characteristics
possible. The rider must de- for riding on the race track.
celerate the rear wheel them-
selves in order to prevent the
Wheelie. The system only in-
tervenes late.
180 ENGINEERING DETAILS
with riding modes Pro OE DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL
In RACE PRO riding modes:
with riding modes Pro OE
the damper characteristics
can be adjusted individually. How Dynamic Brake Control
works
Mode changes
The riding mode can be The Dynamic Brake Con-
changed while the vehicle is trol function is active in
stationary with the ignition on. all riding modes. It can only be
It is possible to change it while deactivated in the RACE PRO
driving under the following riding modes by individually ad-
conditions: justing the ABS.
No drive torque on the rear The Dynamic Brake Control
wheel. function assists the rider in
No brake pressure in the emergency braking situations.
brake system. Detection of emergency
The following steps must be braking
taken to change the riding Sudden, sharp application of
mode: the front brake is interpreted
Close the throttle twistgrip. as emergency braking.
Release the brake levers. Behaviour in emergency
Deactivate cruise control.
braking
The desired riding mode is ini- If emergency braking oc-
tially preselected. The mode curs at a speed in excess of
change does not take place un- 10 km/h, the ABS function is
til the systems in question are further assisted by Dynamic
all in the appropriate state. Brake Control.
The selection menu does not If partially integral braking
disappear from the display until at a high brake pressure
the mode change has taken gradient is initiated, Dynamic
place. Brake Control increases the
integral brake pressure at
the rear wheel. The stopping
distance shortens and
controlled braking is possible.
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Behaviour during accidental TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL
actuation of the throttle grip (RDC)
If the throttle is accidentally
with tyre pressure control
opened (throttle grip posi-
(RDC) OE
tion > 5 %) during emergency
braking, Dynamic Brake Con- Function
trol ensures the desired brak- A sensor integrated into each
ing effect by ignoring actu- tyre measures the air tempera-
ation of the throttle grip. The ture and the air pressure inside
effectiveness of emergency the tyre and transmits this in-
braking is ensured. formation to the control unit.
If the throttle is closed The sensors are fitted with a
(throttle grip position < 5 %) centrifugal-force trip switch
while Dynamic Brake Control which allows the measured val-
is in action, the engine torque ues to be transmitted after the
requested by the ABS brake minimum speed is exceeded
system is restored. the first time.
If emergency braking ceases Minimum speed for
and the rider still has not transmission of the RDC
changed the position of measured values:
the throttle grip, Dynamic
min 30 km/h
Brake Control steadily ramps
engine torque back to the The display shows -- for each
rider's requested level. tyre until the tyre-pressure sig-
nal is received for the first time.
The function of the The sensors continue to trans-
Dynamic Brake Control is mit the measured-value signals
switched off at the same time for some time after the vehicle
as the ABS is switched off. comes to a stop.
Transmission duration
of the measured values
after vehicle standstill:
min 15 min
An error message is issued if
wheels without sensors are fit-
182 ENGINEERING DETAILS
ted to a vehicle equipped with for temperature; the reading
an RDC control unit. shown by a gauge of this
Tyre pressure ranges nature is the temperature-
The RDC control unit distin- dependent tyre-air pressure. As
guishes between three tyre a result, the values displayed
pressure ranges matched to there usually do not correspond
the vehicle: to the values displayed in the
Filling pressure within the TFT display.
permissible tolerance Pressure adaptation
Filling pressure in the limit Compare the RDC value on the
range of the permissible toler- TFT display with the value in
ance the table on the back cover of
Filling pressure outside per- the Rider's Manual. Then use
mitted tolerance the air-line gauge at a service
Temperature compensation station to compensate for the
Tyre pressure is a temperature- difference between the RDC
sensitive variable: pressure in- reading and the value in the
creases as tyre-air temperature table.
rises and decreases as tyre-air
temperature drops. Tyre-air Example
temperature depends on ambi-
ent temperature as well as on According to the Rider's
the style of riding and the dura- Manual, the tyre pressure
tion of the ride. should be the following value:
The tyre pressures 2.5 bar
are shown in the TFT The following display is
display as temperature shown in the TFT display:
compensated and always 2.3 bar
refer to the following tyre air Missing:
temperature: 0.2 bar
20 °C The tester on the filling sta-
The air lines available to the tion shows:
public in petrol stations and 2.4 bar
motorway service areas have
gauges that do not compensate
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Example Shift time is shorter than a
gearshift with clutch actu-
ation.
The tyre pressure must be
increased to the following In order for the system
value to reach the correct to identify a request for a
tyre pressure: gearshift, the rider has to move
2.6 bar the shift lever from its idle
position in the desired direction
SHIFT ASSISTANT against the force of the spring
through a certain "overtravel"
Shift assistant Pro
at ordinary speed or rapidly
Your vehicle is equipped with a
and keep the shift lever in this
shift assistant, a system origin-
position until the gearshift is
ally developed for racing and
completed. It is not necessary
now adapted for riding on pub-
to increase the force applied to
lic roads. It permits upshifts
the shift lever while shifting is
and downshifts without de-
in progress. Once the gearshift
clutching or closing the throttle
has completed the shift lever
in virtually all load and rpm
has to be fully released before
ranges.
Advantages another gearshift with the
70-80 % of all gearshifts on Pro shift assistant can take
a trip can be done without place. Constantly maintain the
using the clutch. corresponding load condition
Less relative movement (throttle grip position) before
between rider and passenger and during gear shifts using
because the shift pauses are the Gear Shift Assistant Pro.
shorter. A change in the position of
It is not necessary to close the the throttle twistgrip during
throttle valve when shifting a gearshift can cause the
under acceleration. function to abort and/or lead
When braking and downshift- to a missed shift. The shift
ing (throttle valve closed), assistant Pro provides no
engine speed is adjusted by assistance for the gear change
blipping the throttle. if the rider declutches.
184 ENGINEERING DETAILS
Downshifting motorcycle stationary on an
Downshifting is assisted until incline.
maximum rpm for the tar- The brake pressure in the
get gear to be selected is brake system is dependent on
reached. This prevents over- the gradient.
revving. Effect of an incline on brake
pressure and drive-off
Maximum engine speed behaviour
If the motorcycle is stopped
max 14600 min-1 on a gentle incline, only low
Upshifting brake pressure is built up.
The shift assistant provides In this case, the brakes are
no assistance if engine speed quickly released when driv-
drops below idle during an ing off. The motorcycle can
upshift. be moved off more gently. It
is not necessary to turn the
Idle speed throttle grip again.
If the motorcycle is stopped
on a steep incline, high brake
1270±50 min-1 (Engine at
pressure is built up. In this
regular operating temperat-
case, the brakes take longer
ure)
to release when driving off.
More torque is required for
HILL START CONTROL
driving off which also requires
(HILL START CONTROL)
the rider to turn the throttle
Hill Start Control function grip again.
Hill Start Control assistant
prevents the motorcycle from Behaviour when the
rolling backwards uncontrolled motorcycle rolls or slips
on gradients by intervening If the motorcycle rolls
specifically with the ABS brake when Hill Start Control is
system without the driver activated, the brake pressure
having to constantly operate is increased.
the brake lever. Pressure in If the rear wheel slips, the
the rear brake system is built brake is released again after
up when Hill Start Control is approx. 1 m. This prevents,
activated in order to keep the
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for example, slipping due to a
blocked rear wheel.
Releasing brake when
stopping the engine or
timeout
Hill Start Control is deactivated
when the engine is stopped us-
ing the emergency-off switch,
when the side stand is fol-
ded out or after timeout (10
minutes).
In addition to the indicator and
warning lights, the rider should
be made aware that Hill Start
Control has been deactivated
by the following behaviour:
Brake warning jolt
The brake is released briefly
and reactivated immediately.
This creates a jolt which the
rider feels.
The ABS brake system with
partially integral function sets
a speed of approx. 1-2 km/h.
The rider must brake the mo-
torcycle manually.
After two minutes, or when
the brake is actuated, Hill
Start Control is completely
deactivated.
The holding pressure
is released immediately
without a brake warning jolt as
soon as the ignition is switched
off.
MAINTENANCE

10
GENERAL NOTES 188
TOOLKIT 188
FRONT-WHEEL STAND 189
REAR-WHEEL STAND 190
ENGINE OIL 190
BRAKE SYSTEM 192
CLUTCH 197
COOLANT 198
TYRES 199
WHEEL RIMS 200
WHEELS 200
CHAIN 208
LIGHTING 211
TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS 212
JUMP-STARTING 215
BATTERY 216
FUSES 220
DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR 221
188 MAINTENANCE
GENERAL NOTES tee that the screw will remain
secure, which means that you
The Maintenance chapter de-
would be putting yourself at
scribes straightforward proced-
risk!
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts. Some of the work calls for
Special tightening torques are special tools and a thorough
listed as applicable. The tight- knowledge of the technology
ening torques for the threaded involved. If you are in doubt,
fasteners on your vehicle are consult a specialist workshop,
listed in the section entitled preferably your authorised
"Technical data". BMW Motorrad retailer.
Microencapsulated screws TOOLKIT
The microencapsulation is a
chemical thread-locker. An ad-
hesive compound creates a se-
cure connection between bolt
and nut or between screw and
component. Consequently, mi-
croencapsulated screws are for
once-only use and are not in-
tended for re-installation after
being slackened. 1 Lever
After removal of the screw, without Dynamic Damp-
clean the internal thread to ing Control (DDC) OE
remove all traces of thread- Adjust the spring
locking compound. Always preload for rear wheel
use new microencapsulated ( 110).
screws when re-assembling. Adjust the ride height
Consequently, prior to disas- to swinging arm pivot
sembly make sure that you point setting ( 119).
have suitable tools for clean- 2 Open-ended spanner
ing the threads and a new re- Width across flats 10/
placement for each screw to be 13 mm
removed. If the job is not done Removing battery
correctly there is no guaran- ( 219).
 189
2 Adjust the spring pre- 4 7.5 A
load for front wheel 15 A
( 109). 5 Plastic cap
with Dynamic Damping Adjust the spring pre-
Control (DDC) OE load for front wheel
Adjust the spring ( 109).
preload for rear wheel 6 Torx wrench, T30
( 111). Removing and installing
3 Reversible screwdriver trim panel components.
blade
Slotted bit and Torx T25 FRONT-WHEEL STAND
Removing and installing Installing front-wheel stand
trim panel components.
Remove the rider's seat
ATTENTION
( 78).
without Dynamic Damp- Use of the BMW Motorrad
ing Control (DDC) OE front wheel stand without
Adjust the compression- accompanying use of centre
stage damping for front stand or auxiliary stand
wheel ( 113). Risk of damage to parts if
without Dynamic Damp- vehicle topples
ing Control (DDC) OE Place the motorcycle on
Adjust the rebound- its centre stand or another
stage damping for front auxiliary stand before lift-
wheel ( 113). ing the front wheel with the
without Dynamic Damp- BMW Motorrad front-wheel
ing Control (DDC) OE stand.
Adjust the rebound-
stage damping for rear Make sure the motorcycle is
wheel ( 114). standing firmly.
Place the motorcycle
without Dynamic Damp-
on an auxiliary stand;
ing Control (DDC) OE
Adjust the compression- BMW Motorrad recommends
stage damping for rear the BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel ( 114). wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
4 Replacement fuses
( 190).
190 MAINTENANCE
vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad
retailer will be happy to help
you with the selection of a
suitable auxiliary stand.

ENGINE OIL
Checking engine oil level

ATTENTION
See the instructions issued
with the front-wheel stand Misinterpretation of oil level
for the details of the correct reading, because oil level is
procedure for installation. temperature-dependent (the
BMW Motorrad offers an aux- higher the temperature, the
iliary stand suitable for every higher the oil level)
vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad Engine damage
retailer will be happy to help Check the oil level only after
you with the selection of a a lengthy ride or when the
suitable auxiliary stand. engine is at operating tem-
perature.
REAR-WHEEL STAND
Allow the engine to idle for
Installing rear-wheel stand one minute.
Switch off the ignition.
Wait five minutes for the oil
to drain into the oil pan.
To protect the environ-
ment, BMW Motorrad re-
commends occasionally check-
ing the engine oil after a jour-
ney of at least 50 km.

The description of how to

fit the rear-wheel stand cor-
rectly will be found in the
instructions for the stand.
BMW Motorrad offers an aux-
iliary stand suitable for every
 191

Engine oil, specified

ATTENTION level
Vehicle toppling sideways between MIN and MAX mark
Risk of damage to parts if (Engine at operating tempe-
vehicle topples rature, vehicle is in vertical
Secure the vehicle, prefer- position)
ably with the assistance of
a second person, so that it Engine oil, quantity for
cannot topple sideways. topping up
max 1.3 l (Difference
Make sure the ground is level
between MIN and MAX)
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright. If the oil level is below the MIN
Check the oil level in the mark:
display 1. Top up the engine oil
( 191).
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
192 MAINTENANCE
Wipe the area around the oil If pressure points are not
filler opening clean. clearly perceptible:

ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure
Risk to operational reliability
of the brake system
Have all work on the
brake system undertaken
Remove cap 1 of the oil filler by trained and qualified
opening. specialists.

ATTENTION Have the brakes checked

by a specialist workshop,
Use of insufficient engine oil preferably an authorised
or too much engine oil BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Engine damage
Always make sure that the Checking brake pad thickness,
oil level is correct. front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
Top up the engine oil to the and firm and place the motor-
specified level. cycle on its stand.
Check the engine oil level Turn the handlebars to the
( 190). full-lock position.
Install cap of oil filler open-
ing 1.

BRAKE SYSTEM
Checking function of brakes
Operate brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
 193

WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect,
damage to the brakes
In order to ensure the de-
pendability of the brake
Visually inspect the left and system, do not permit the
right brake pads to ascertain brake pads to wear past the
their thickness. Viewing dir- minimum permissible thick-
ection: From the rear toward ness.
brake pads 1. Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake pad thickness,
rear brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.

Brake-pad wear limit,

front
min 1 mm (friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves)
must be clearly visible)
If the brake pads are worn:
194 MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect,
damage to the brakes
In order to ensure the de-
pendability of the brake
Visually inspect the brake system, do not permit the
pads to ascertain their thick- brake pads to wear past the
ness. Viewing direction: From minimum permissible thick-
the rear toward brake pads 1. ness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake-fluid level,
front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Brake-pad wear limit, Move the handlebars to the
rear straight-ahead position.
min 0.9 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing plate.)
If the brake pads are worn:
 195

WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir, or con-
taminants in brake fluid
Considerably reduced braking
power due to presence of air,
contaminants or water in the
Check the brake fluid level in brake system
brake fluid reservoir 1. Cease operation of the
vehicle immediately and do
Wear of the brake pads
not ride it until the fault has
causes the brake fluid
been rectified.
level in the reservoir to sink.
Check the brake-fluid levels
at regular intervals.
Always make sure that the
lid of the brake fluid reser-
voir and the area around the
lid are cleaned before open-
ing.
Make sure that only fresh
brake fluid from a sealed
container is used.
Brake fluid level, front
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
Brake fluid, DOT4 cialist workshop, preferably an
The brake fluid level may not authorised BMW Motorrad re-
drop below the MIN mark. tailer.
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori- Checking brake-fluid level,
zontal) rear brakes
If the brake fluid level drops Make sure the ground is level
below the permitted level: and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
196 MAINTENANCE
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level:

WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir, or con-
taminants in brake fluid
Considerably reduced braking
Check the brake fluid level in power due to presence of air,
brake fluid reservoir for rear contaminants or water in the
wheel brake 1. brake system
Cease operation of the
Wear of the brake pads
vehicle immediately and do
causes the brake fluid
not ride it until the fault has
level in the reservoir to sink.
been rectified.
Check the brake-fluid levels
at regular intervals.
Always make sure that the
lid of the brake fluid reser-
voir and the area around the
lid are cleaned before open-
ing.
Make sure that only fresh
brake fluid from a sealed
Brake fluid level, rear container is used.
Have the fault rectified as
Brake fluid, DOT4 quickly as possible by a spe-
The brake fluid level may not cialist workshop, preferably an
drop below the MIN mark authorised BMW Motorrad re-
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori- tailer.
zontal)
 197
CLUTCH
Checking clutch function
Pull the clutch lever.
An increase in force with in-
creasing actuation must be
perceptible.
If no increase in force with in-
creasing actuation is percept-
ible:
Repeatedly pull clutch lever 1
Have the clutch checked
tight against the grip.
by a specialist workshop,
Pull clutch lever 1 gently until
preferably an authorised
resistance is perceptible, ob-
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
serving the clutch play A.
Checking clutch-lever play Clutch-lever play
Requirement
Engine is cold.
3...5 mm (measured on outer
Make sure the ground is level clutch lever, handlebars in
and firm and place the motor- straight-ahead position, with
cycle on its stand. cold engine)
Move the handlebars to the
Clutch play is out of tolerance:
straight-ahead position. Adjust the clutch play
( 197).
Adjusting clutch play

Loosen lock nut 1.

198 MAINTENANCE
To increase clutch play:
Tighten adjusting screw 2
into the handlebar fitting.
To reduce clutch play: Back
off adjusting screw 2 in the
handlebar fitting.
The distance between
lock nut and nut (meas-
ured internally) must not ex-
ceed 14 mm. Check the coolant level in ex-
Consult a specialist workshop, pansion tank 1. Viewing dir-
preferably an authorised ection: From in front toward
BMW Motorrad Retailer, the inside of the right side
should it only be possible to panel.
set the correct clutch play by
unscrewing further.
Check the clutch-lever play
( 197).
Tighten lock nut 1 while hold-
ing adjusting screw 2.

COOLANT
Checking coolant level
Make sure the ground is level Coolant, specified level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the handlebars all the between MIN and MAX mark
way to the left. on the expansion tank (cold
engine)
If the coolant drops below the
permitted level:
Top up the coolant.
 199
Top up coolant TYRES
Checking tyre pressure

WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure
Impaired handling charac-
teristics of the motorcycle,
shorter useful tyre life
Always check that the tyre
Open cap 1 of the expansion pressures are correct.
tank.
Top up coolant to the spe-
cified level using a suitable WARNING
funnel. Tendency of valve inserts to
Coolant top-up quantity open by themselves at high
riding speeds
0.15 l (Difference between Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
MIN and MAX)
rubber sealing rings and
2.4 l (Coolant circuit, total)
tighten firmly.
FROSTOX HT­12 (Coolant)
Check the coolant level Place the motorcycle on its
( 198). stand on firm, even ground.
Close cap 1 of the expansion Check tyre pressures against
tank. the data below.
Tyre pressure, front

2.5 bar (tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.9 bar (tyre cold)

200 MAINTENANCE
If tyre pressure is too low: WHEEL RIMS
Correct tyre pressure.
Check wheel rims
Checking tyre tread depth Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
WARNING Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Riding with badly worn tyres Have damaged rims inspec-
Risk of accident due to im-
ted by a specialist workshop
paired handling
and replaced if necessary,
If applicable, have the tyres
preferably by an authorised
changed in good time be-
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
fore they wear to the min-
imum tread depth permitted WHEELS
by law.
Effect of wheel size on
Place the motorcycle on its chassis and suspension
stand on firm, even ground. control systems
Measure the tyre tread depth The wheel sizes play an essen-
in the main tread grooves tial role with DTC. In particular,
with wear marks. the diameter and the width of
Wear indicators are built the vehicle's wheels are pro-
into the main profile grammed into the control unit
grooves on each tyre. The tyre and are fundamental to all cal-
is worn out when the tyre tread culations. Any change in these
has worn down to the level of influencing variables, caused for
the marks. The locations of example by a switch to wheels
the marks are indicated on the other than those installed ex-
edge of the tyre, e.g. by the works, can have serious effects
letters TI, TWI or by an arrow. on the performance of the con-
If the tyre tread is worn to min- trol systems.
imum: The sensor rings are essential
Replace tyre or tyres, as ap- for correct road-speed calcula-
plicable. tion, and they too must match
the motorcycle's control sys-
tems and consequently cannot
be changed.
 201
If you decide that you would Remove screw 4 and remove
like to fit non-standard wheels the wheel speed sensor from
to your motorcycle, it is very its bore.
important to consult a spe-
cialist workshop beforehand, ATTENTION
preferably an authorised
Unwanted inward movement
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
of the brake pads
In these cases, the data
Component damage on at-
programmed into the control
tempt to install the brake cal-
units has to be changed to suit
iper or because brake pads
the new wheel sizes.
have to be forced apart
Removing front wheel Do not operate the brakes
Place the motorcycle with a brake caliper not cor-
on an auxiliary stand; rectly secured.
BMW Motorrad recommends
Remove mounting bolts 3 of
you use the BMW Motorrad
the left and right brake cal-
rear-wheel stand.
ipers.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 190).
Mask off the parts of the
wheel rim that could be
scratched in the process of
removing the brake calipers.

Force brake pads 1 slightly

apart by rocking brake cal-
iper 2 back and forth against
brake disc 3.
Carefully pull the brake cal-
ipers back and out until clear
Disengage the cable for the
of the brake discs.
wheel speed sensor from
holding clips 1 and 2.
202 MAINTENANCE
Lift the front of the motor- Install the front wheel
cycle until the front wheel is
clear of the ground, preferably WARNING
using a BMW Motorrad front-
wheel stand. Use of a non-standard wheel
Install the front-wheel stand Malfunctions in operation of
( 189). ABS and DTC
See the information on the
effect of wheel size on the
ABS and DTC systems at
the start of this chapter.

ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque
Damage, or threaded fasten-
ATTENTION ers work loose
Incorrect gap between Always have the security
sensor ring and wheel speed of the fasteners checked
sensor due to misaligned by a specialist workshop,
threaded bush in front preferably an authorised
suspension BMW Motorrad dealer.
Damage to wheel speed
sensor. ABS malfunction ATTENTION
Left clamp locates the
threaded bush; do not Front wheel installed wrong
loosen or remove this clamp. way round
Risk of accident
Loosen clamping screws 2. Note direction-of-rotation
Support the wheel and re- arrows on tyre or rim.
move quick-release axle 1.
Roll the front wheel forward Roll the front wheel into posi-
to remove. tion between the forks of the
front suspension.
 203

Lubricate quick-release axle 1. Clamping screws in axle

Lubricant holder
Tightening sequence: Tighten
Optimoly TA screws six times in alternate
Raise the front wheel, install sequence
quick-release axle 1 and M8 x 35
tighten to specified torque. 19 Nm
Quick-release axle in
Ease the brake calipers on to
threaded bush
the brake discs.
M24 x 1.5
50 Nm
Tighten clamping screws 2
to the specified tightening
torque.

Place brake caliper 2 on left

and position cable routing 3.
Install bolts 1 and tighten to
the specified torque.
Radial brake caliper on
wheel axle clamp
M10 x 65
204 MAINTENANCE
Radial brake caliper on
wheel axle clamp
38 Nm

Place brake caliper 2 on the

right and install bolts 1 to
specified torque.
Radial brake caliper on
Secure cable for wheel speed wheel axle clamp
sensor in holder 1. M10 x 65
Insert wheel speed sensor in
38 Nm
the bore hole and secure with
Remove the adhesive tape
bolt 2.
from the wheel rim.
Wheel-speed sensor, Firmly pull the brake lever un-
front to forkleg til the pressure point is per-
M6 x 16 ceptible, and repeat this oper-
Thread-locking compound: ation several times.
micro-encapsulated Remove the front-wheel stand
and the auxiliary stand.
8 Nm
Removing rear wheel
Lift the motorcycle, preferably
with a BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 190).
Slip wooden chocks or sim-
ilar under the rear wheel to
prevent it from dropping out
after the quick-release axle
has been removed.
 205

Press the brake caliper 1 Remove quick-release axle 2

against the brake disc 2. and remove adjustment
Brake pistons are pushed plate 1.
back.

Roll the rear wheel as far for-

Remove axle nut 1 with ward as possible and disen-
washer. gage chain 1 from the chain
Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and sprocket.
right.
Loosen adjusting screws 3 on
left and right.
Remove adjustment plate 4
and push the axle forward as
far as it will go to slacken the
chain.
206 MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque
Damage, or threaded fasten-
ers work loose
Always have the security
Pull out brake-caliper sup- of the fasteners checked
port 1 to the front and hang by a specialist workshop,
to the side. preferably an authorised
Roll the rear wheel back until BMW Motorrad dealer.
it is clear of the swinging arm.
The sprocket and the
spacer bushes on left and
right are loose fits in the wheel.
Make sure that these parts are
not damaged or get lost on re-
moval.
Installing the rear wheel
Check judder damping ele-
ATTENTION ments 2 for damage, deform-
Change in tyre size ation and wear; replace if ne-
Effect on control systems cessary.
If the rear wheel tyre The adaptation values
size is changed from have to be reset with the
190 / 55 ZR 17 to 200 / BMW Motorrad diagnostic
55 ZR 17 or vice versa, system after replacement of
the parameters of the the judder-damper elements.
control systems have to be Consult a specialist workshop,
re-coded by a specialist preferably an authorised
workshop, preferably an BMW Motorrad retailer.
authorised BMW Motorrad Lubricate judder damping ele-
dealer. ments 2 and install.
 207
Installation tool to prevent contact with the rear
wheel or the exhaust system.

Silicone spray
Install chain sprocket car-
rier 1.

Roll the rear wheel as far

forward as possible and
loop chain 1 over the chain
sprocket.
Roll rear wheel on the support
into the swinging arm.

Install adjustment plate on the

right 1 in the swinging arm.
Insert brake caliper 1 with Lubricate quick-release axle 2.
brake-caliper support 2 into
Lubricant
the guide 3 of the swinging
arm.
Make sure that brake line Optimoly TA
and ABS sensor cable are Lift the rear wheel and work
correctly positioned. The brake quick-release axle 2 through
line and the ABS sensor cable the adjustment plate in the
must be seated in their guides brake-caliper carrier and the
rear wheel.
208 MAINTENANCE
Make sure that the quick-re- CHAIN
lease axle fits into the recess
Lubricating chain
for the flats.
Switch the ignition off and
select neutral.
Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry
it and apply chain lubricant.

ATTENTION
Inadequate cleaning and lub-
rication of the drive chain
Insert left adjustment plate 1. Accelerated wear
Install axle nut 2 with washer, Clean and lubricate the drive
but do not tighten it at this chain at regular intervals.
point. Lubricate the chain more fre-
quently if the motorcycle is
WARNING ridden in wet, dusty or dirty
conditions.
Brake pads not lying against
the brake disc Lubricate the drive chain
Risk of accident due to at regular intervals.
delayed braking effect. min 800 km
Before driving, check that
To prolong chain life,
the brakes respond without
BMW Motorrad recommends
delay.
the use of BMW Motorrad
Operate the brake several chain lubricant or:
times until the brake pads are Lubricant
bedded.
Adjust the chain sag ( 210). Chain spray, O-ring compat-
ible
Wipe off excess lubricant.
 209
Lubricating and caring for Lubricant
low-maintenance chain
with M Endurance chain OE
Chain spray, O-ring compat-
ible
ATTENTION Wipe off excess lubricant.
Inadequate cleaning and lub- Checking chain sag
rication of the drive chain Make sure the ground is level
Accelerated wear and firm and place the motor-
Clean and lubricate the drive cycle on its stand.
chain at regular intervals. Turn the rear wheel until it
The low-maintenance reaches the position of least
drive chain is cleaned and chain sag.
lubricated as part of the annual
service. For optimum durability,
the low-maintenance chain can
also be lubricated at intervals
by application of a chain lub-
ricant suitable for low-mainten-
ance chains. If riding involves
above-average wear and tear
due to exposure to salt or dust
and dirt, carry out lubrication at Use a screwdriver to push
correspondingly more frequent the chain up at a point mid-
intervals. way between the pinion and
Switch the ignition off and sprocket and measure differ-
select neutral. ence A.
Clean the drive chain with Chain deflection
a suitable cleaning product,
dry it and apply chain lub-
45...50 mm (Motorcycle with
ricant. To prolong chain life,
no weight applied, supported
BMW Motorrad recommends
on its side stand)
the use of BMW Motorrad
chain lubricant or:
210 MAINTENANCE
If measured value is outside Tighten quick-release axle
permitted tolerance: nut 1 to the specified tight-
Adjust the chain sag ( 210). ening torque.
Adjusting chain sag Rear quick-release axle
Make sure the ground is level in swinging arm
and firm and place the motor- M24 x 1.5
cycle on its stand. Thread-locking compound:
mechanical
125 Nm
Check chain sag ( 209).
Checking chain wear
Requirement
Chain tension is set correctly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Loosen quick-release axle cycle on its stand.
nut 1. Engage 1st gear.
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and Turn the rear wheel in the
right. normal direction of travel until
Use the adjusting screws 2 on the chain is tensioned.
left and right to adjust chain Determine the length of the
sag. chain underneath the rear
Check chain sag ( 209). wheel swinging arm above
Make sure that scale read- the middle of 10 rivets in 3
ings 4 are the same on left different places.
and right.
Tighten lock nuts 3 on left
and right to the specified
tightening torque.
Locknut of the final-
drive chain tensioning
screw
M8
19 Nm
 211
If one or more rivet heads have
twisted out of line:
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.

LIGHTING
Replacing LED light sources

Permissible chain length WARNING

Vehicle overlooked in traffic
max 144 mm (measured due to failure of the lights
from the centre of 10 rivets, on the vehicle
chain pulled taut) Safety risk
If the chain has stretched to the Always replace a faulty bulb
maximum permissible length: at the earliest possible op-
Consult a specialist work- portunity. Consult a special-
shop, preferably an authorised ist workshop, preferably an
BMW Motorrad retailer. authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.

All light sources of the vehicle

are LED light sources. The
service life of the LED light
sources is longer than the
presumed vehicle service
life. If an LED light source
is faulty, please contact a
specialist workshop, preferably
Check whether a rivet head 1
an authorised BMW Motorrad
has twisted out of line.
Rivet heads are parallel to the Retailer.
chain centreline 2.
Chain riveting is OK.
212 MAINTENANCE
TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS
Remove the side panel
The procedure described
here for the right side
panel applies by analogy to the
left side as well.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Loosen fairing side panel 1
from grommets 2 and re-
move.
Installing side panel

Remove screws 1.
Remove screws 2.

Insert fairing side panel 1 into

grommets 2.

Bend engine spoiler 2 down-

wards slightly and remove
bolt 1.
Bend engine spoiler 2
downwards slightly and install
bolt 1.
 213

Install long screws 1. Carefully unclip left and right

Install short screws 2. rear trim panel 1, first hori-
Removing tail-hump trim zontally 2, then vertically 3.
panel
with two-up riding package OE
Remove the passenger seat
( 77).
Remove the tail-hump cover
( 77).

Push the rider's seat cover 1

forward slightly on the seat
cushion surface and expose
tab 2.
Remove screw 3.
Lift up the rider's seat 1 at
Remove screws 1 and 2. the rear and unhook fixing 4.
Unclip left and right rear trim Place the seat, upholstered
panels carefully in the direc- side down, on a clean surface.
tion of arrow.
214 MAINTENANCE
Installing tail-hump trim panel

Remove short screws 1 and

long screws 3 from tail-hump Position tail-hump trim
trim panel 2. panel 1 at retaining tab 2.
Carefully unclip panels 4 in
the direction of arrow.

Carefully clip in panels 4 in

the direction of arrow to the
Lift tail-hump trim panel 1 in tail-hump trim panel 2.
the direction of arrow and Install short screws 1 and
remove from retaining tab 2. long screws 3.
 215

Insert rider's seat 1 into the Carefully clip in rear trim

fixing 4 at the front and posi- panel in the direction of
tion it. arrow.
Push the rider's seat cover 1 Install bolts 1 and 2.
forward slightly on the seat
with two-up riding package OE
cushion surface and expose
Install the passenger seat
tab 2.
( 78).
Position and install bolt 3.
Install the tail-hump cover
( 77).

JUMP-STARTING

CAUTION
Touching live parts of the
ignition system when the
engine is running
Carefully clip in left and right Electric shock
rear trim panels 1, first vertic- Do not touch parts of the
ally 2, then horizontally 3. ignition system when the
engine is running.
216 MAINTENANCE
ative terminal of the donor
ATTENTION battery, and the other end to
the negative terminal of the
Contact between crocodile discharged battery.
clips of jump leads and Start the engine of the vehicle
vehicle with the discharged battery
Risk of short-circuit in the usual way; if the en-
Use jump leads fitted with
gine does not start, wait a
fully insulated crocodile clips
few minutes before repeat-
at both ends.
ing the attempt in order to
protect the starter motor and
ATTENTION the donor battery.
Allow both engines to idle for
Jump-starting with a voltage a few minutes before discon-
greater than 12 V necting the jump leads.
Damage to the on-board Disconnect the jump lead
electronics from the negative termin-
Make sure that the battery als first, then disconnect the
of the donor vehicle does second lead from the positive
not exceed a voltage of terminals.
12 V. Install the rider's seat ( 78).
When jump-starting the en-
BATTERY
gine, do not disconnect the
battery from the on-board Maintenance instructions
electrical system. Correct upkeep, recharging and
Remove the rider's seat storage will prolong the life of
( 78). the battery and are essential if
Run the engine of the donor warranty claims are to be con-
vehicle during jump-starting. sidered.
Begin by connecting one end Compliance with the points
of the red jump lead to the below is important in order to
positive terminal of the dis- maximise battery life:
charged battery and the other
end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
Then connect one end of the
black jump lead to the neg-
 217
Keep the surface of the bat- Disconnecting battery from
tery clean and dry. motorcycle
Do not open the battery. Make sure the ground is level
Do not top up with water. and firm and place the motor-
Be sure to read and comply cycle on its stand.
with the instructions for char- Remove the rider's seat
ging the battery on the fol- ( 78).
lowing pages. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
Do not turn the battery upside If applicable, switch off the
down. DWA.

ATTENTION
On-board electronics (e.g.
clock) draining connected
battery
Battery is deep-discharged;
this voids the guarantee
Connect a float charger to
the battery if the motorcycle
is to remain out of use for
ATTENTION
more than four weeks.
BMW Motorrad has de- Battery not disconnected
veloped a float charger in accordance with correct
specially designed for com- procedure
Risk of short-circuit
patibility with the electronics
Always proceed in compli-
of your motorcycle. Using this
ance with the specified dis-
charger, you can keep the bat-
connection sequence.
tery charged during long peri-
ods of disuse, without having Remove bolt 1 and wiring
to disconnect the battery from harness negative terminal 2,
the motorcycle's on-board sys- then push forward.
tems. You can obtain additional Remove bolt 3 and wiring
information from your author- harness positive terminal 4.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
218 MAINTENANCE
with M Lightweight battery OE Connecting battery to
motorcycle

ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Battery not disconnected
in accordance with correct Battery not connected in ac-
procedure cordance with correct pro-
Risk of short-circuit cedure
Always proceed in compli- Risk of short-circuit
ance with the specified dis- Always proceed in compli-
connection sequence. ance with specified installa-
tion sequence.
Remove bolt 1 and wiring
harness negative terminal 2, Position wiring harness pos-
then push forward. itive terminal 1 and install
Remove bolt 3 and wiring bolt 2.
harness positive terminal 4. Position wiring harness neg-
ative terminal 3 and install
bolt 4.
 219
with M Lightweight battery OE Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be
recharged at regular
intervals in the course of a
lengthy period of disuse. See
the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully
recharge the battery before
ATTENTION restoring it to use.
Battery not connected in ac- Connecting battery to motor-
cordance with correct pro- cycle ( 218).
cedure Removing battery
Risk of short-circuit Remove the rider's seat
Always proceed in compli-
( 78).
ance with specified installa- Disconnecting battery from
tion sequence. motorcycle ( 217).
Position wiring harness pos- Lift the battery up and out:
itive terminal 1 and install work it slightly back and forth
bolt 2. if it is difficult to remove.
Position wiring harness neg- Installing battery
ative terminal 3 and install If the vehicle has been
bolt 4. disconnected from the
Install the rider's seat ( 78). battery for a significant time,
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE the current date will have to
Switch on DWA if necessary. be entered in the instrument
Recharging battery cluster to guarantee correct
Disconnecting battery from operation of the service display.
motorcycle ( 217).
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
220 MAINTENANCE
Place the battery in the bat-
tery compartment; positive
terminal on the left in the dir-
ection of travel.
Connecting battery to motor-
cycle ( 218).
Install the rider's seat ( 78).
Set the clock ( 90).

FUSES Remove the faulty fuse 2 up-

Replacing fuses wards out of the slot.
To replace the two fuses in
Switch off the ignition.
fuse box 1, pull the fuse box
Remove the rider's seat
up and out of its holder. To
( 78).
do so, squeeze the retaining
lugs on the left and right of
ATTENTION
the fuse box inward.
Jumpering of blown fuses If fuse defects recur fre-
Risk of short-circuit and fire quently have the electric
Never attempt to jumper a circuits checked by a specialist
blown fuse. workshop, preferably an au-
Always replace a defective thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
fuse with a new fuse of the
Install fuse box 1 in the
same amperage.
holder.
Replace faulty fuse in accord- Install the rider's seat ( 78).
ance with the fuse allocation
diagram.
 221
Fuse assignment DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR
Disengaging diagnostic
socket

CAUTION
Incorrect disconnection of
the diagnostic socket for on-
board diagnosis
Malfunctions of the vehicle
1 15 A Do not disconnect the
Instrument cluster diagnostic socket or allow
Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
it to be disconnected
Ignition switch
except in the course of a
Diagnostic connector
BMW Motorrad service by
2 7.5 A
Multifunction switch, left a specialist workshop or by
Tyre pressure control other authorised persons.
(RDC) Have the work carried out
3 40 A by appropriately trained per-
Alternator regulator sonnel.
Comply with the stipulations
of the vehicle manufacturer.
with two-up riding package OE
Remove the passenger seat
( 77).
Remove the tail-hump cover
( 77).
222 MAINTENANCE
Install the tail-hump cover
( 77).

Press locks 1.
Disengage diagnostic
socket 2 from holder 3.
The interface to the diagnosis
and information system
can be connected to the
diagnostic connector 2.
Securing diagnostic socket
Disconnect the interface for
the diagnosis and information
system.

Insert diagnostic socket 2 into

holder 3.
The locks 1 engage.
with two-up riding package OE
Install the passenger seat
( 78).
223
ACCESSORIES

11
GENERAL NOTES 226
CONNECTOR FOR OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 226
USB CHARGING SOCKET 228
226 ACCESSORIES
GENERAL NOTES Your authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer
can offer expert advice on the
CAUTION choice of genuine BMW parts,
Use of other-make products accessories and other products.
Safety risk To find out more about ac-
BMW Motorrad cannot ex- cessories go to:
amine or test each product bmw-motorrad.com/equip-
of outside origin to ensure ment:
that it can be used on or
in connection with BMW CONNECTOR FOR OPTIONAL
vehicles without constituting ACCESSORIES
a safety hazard. Country- Equipment
specific official authorisa- The vehicle is fitted with the
tion does not suffice as as- following plugs for optional ac-
surance. Tests conducted cessories and racing accessor-
by these instances cannot ies:
make provision for all oper- Spring-travel sensor
ating conditions experienced M data logger
by BMW vehicles and, con- Optional accessory
sequently, they are not suffi-
cient in some circumstances.
Use only parts and accessor-
ies approved by BMW for
your vehicle.
BMW accepts no liability what-
soever for parts and accessor-
ies that it has not approved.
All modifications must be in
compliance with legal require-
ments. Make sure that the
vehicle does not infringe the
national road-vehicle construc-
tion and use regulations applic-
able in your country.
 227
Underneath the left side panel Under the tail-hump cover
without anti-theft alarm
(DWA) OE

1 Plug for optional

accessories and racing
accessories: 1 Terminating resistor
Voltage supply and LIN
2 Connector for DWA and
Spring travel sensor for
M data logger
front forks (racing access-
ory) Under the tail-hump cover
Under the tail-hump trim
panel
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

1 Connector for optional

accessories, rear

1 Connector for DWA and

M data logger
2 DWA
228 ACCESSORIES
Connecting optional
accessories and racing ATTENTION
accessories
Requirement Dirt and damp penetrating
inside open connectors
Remove the side panel, rear
Malfunctions
seat or tail-hump cover, as ap-
Reinstall the cap or termin-
plicable, to gain access to the
ating resistor, as applicable,
plugs.
after removing the plug.
Removing fairing side panel
After removing the accessory:
with engine spoiler ( 212).
with two-up riding package OE Reinstall the cap or terminat-
Remove the passenger seat ing resistor, as applicable.
Installing side panel ( 212).
( 77).
with two-up riding package OE
Remove the tail-hump cover
Install the passenger seat
( 77).
Removing tail-hump trim ( 78).
Install the tail-hump cover
panel ( 213).
Unlock the protective cap or ( 77).
Installing tail-hump trim panel
terminating resistor, as applic-
( 214).
able, and disconnect it from
the plug. USB CHARGING SOCKET
Connect the optional access-
with USB charging inter-
ory or racing accessory, as
face OE
applicable.
Comply with the installa- Notes on use
tion instructions supplied Charge current
with the optional accessory or This is a 5 V USB charging in-
racing accessory. terface that provides a max-
Tightening the cable ties imum charge current of 2.4 A.
has to be the last step in
the process; this is in order to Automatic shutdown
ensure that the wiring harness The USB charging socket is
can be positioned correctly and shut down automatically under
that there is no strain on the the following circumstances:
cable legs with plugs.
 229
If battery charge state is too
low, to maintain the vehicle's
start capability.
If the maximum load capacity
as stated in the technical data
is exceeded.
During the starting operation.
Connection of electrical
devices
You can start using electrical
devices connected to the USB
charging socket only when the
ignition is switched on. The
power supply to the sockets
is switched off no more than
15 minutes after the ignition is
switched off, in order to pre-
vent overloading of the on-
board electrics.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using the BMW Motorrad
pouch for smartphone to
protect your smartphone
against water and vibration.
To prevent dirtying, keep the
protective cover of the USB
charging interface closed when
no device is connected.
Cable routing
Make sure that cables are
routed in such a way that they
cannot be trapped.
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12
CARE PRODUCTS 232
WASHING THE VEHICLE 232
CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS 233
CARE OF PAINTWORK 234
PAINTWORK PRESERVATION 235
LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE 235
RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE 235
232 CARE
CARE PRODUCTS
BMW Motorrad recommends ATTENTION
that you use the cleaning Use of strongly acidic or
and care products you can strongly alkaline cleaning
obtain from your authorised agents
BMW Motorrad retailer. The Damage to vehicle parts
substances in BMW Care Dilute in accordance with
Products have been tested in the dilution ratio stated on
laboratories and in practice; the packaging of the clean-
they provide optimised care ing agent.
and protection for the materials Do not use strongly acidic
used in your vehicle. or strongly alkaline cleaning
agents.
ATTENTION
WASHING THE VEHICLE
Use of unsuitable cleaning
and care products BMW Motorrad recommends
Damage to vehicle parts that you use BMW insect re-
Do not use solvents such mover to soften and wash off
as cellulose thinners, cold insects and stubborn dirt on
cleaners, fuel or the like, painted parts prior to washing
and do not use cleaning the vehicle.
products that contain alco- To prevent stains, do not wash
hol. the vehicle immediately after
it has been exposed to strong
sunlight and do not wash it in
the sun.
Remove dirt from the fork legs
at regular intervals.
Make sure that the vehicle is
washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
 233
After a ride in the rain,
when humidity is high ATTENTION
or after the vehicle has been
washed, condensation might Damage due to high water
form inside the headlight. This pressure from high pressure
can cause temporary fogging cleaners or steam cleaners
Corrosion or short circuit,
on the headlight lens. If mois-
damage to labels, seals, hy-
ture is constantly present inside
draulic brake system, elec-
the headlight consult a spe-
trical system and the motor-
cialist workshop, preferably an
cycle seat
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
Exercise restraint when us-
tailer.
ing a steam jet or high pres-
sure cleaning equipment.
WARNING
Wet brake discs and brake CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED
pads after vehicle wash, COMPONENTS
after riding through water Plastics
and in rainy conditions
Diminished braking effect, ATTENTION
risk of accident
Apply the brakes in good Use of unsuitable cleaning
time to allow the friction agents
and heat to dry the brake Damage to plastic surfaces
Do not use cleaning agents
discs and brake pads.
that contain alcohol, solvents
or abrasives.
ATTENTION Do not use insect-remover
pads or cleaning pads with
Effect of road salt intensi-
hard, scouring surfaces.
fied by warm water
Corrosion Clean plastic parts with water
Use only cold water to wash and BMW plastic care emul-
off road salt. sion. This includes in particular:
234 CARE
Windscreen and slipstream
deflectors ATTENTION
Headlight lens made of plastic
Glass cover of the instrument Bending of radiator fins
cluster Damage to radiator fins
Black, unpainted parts Take care not to bend the
radiator fins when cleaning.
Soften stubborn dirt and
insects by covering the Rubber
affected areas with a wet cloth. Treat rubber components with
Carbon parts water or BMW rubber-care
Clean Carbon parts with water products.
and a microfibre cloth.
ATTENTION
TFT display
Clean the TFT display with Application of silicone
warm water and washing-up sprays to rubber seals
liquid. Then dry it with a clean Damage to the rubber seals
cloth, e.g. a paper towel. Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that con-
Chrome tain silicon.
Carefully clean chrome parts
with plenty of water and CARE OF PAINTWORK
motorcycle cleaner from the
Washing the vehicle regularly
BMW Motorrad Care Products
will help counteract the long-
range. This is particularly
term effects of substances that
important to counter the
can damage the paint, espe-
effects of road salt.
cially if your vehicle is ridden in
For an additional treatment, use
areas with high air pollution or
BMW Motorrad metal polish.
natural sources of dirt, for ex-
Radiator ample tree resin or pollen.
Clean the radiator regularly to Remove particularly aggressive
prevent overheating of the en- substances immediately, how-
gine due to inadequate cooling. ever, as otherwise the paint
For example, use a garden can be affected or become
hose with low water pressure. discoloured. Substances of
this nature include spilt fuel,
 235
oil, grease, brake fluid and visable to use fuel additives
bird droppings. For this, we when the engine is operated
recommend BMW Motorrad with low-grade fuel or if the
solvent cleaner followed by vehicle is to be out of use for
BMW Motorrad gloss polish for a lengthy period of time. More
preservation. information is available from
Marks on the paintwork are your authorised BMW Motorrad
particularly easy to see after retailer.
the motorcycle has been Clean the motorcycle.
washed. Remove stains of this Removing battery ( 219).
kind at the earliest possible Spray the brake and clutch
opportunity, using benzine or lever pivots and the side
petroleum spirit on a clean stand pivot mounts with a
cloth or ball of cotton wool. suitable lubricant.
BMW Motorrad recommends Coat bright metal and
using BMW tar remover for chrome-plated parts with
removing specks of tar. Then an acid-free grease (e.g.
apply preserving agent to the Vaseline).
areas treated in this way. Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
PAINTWORK PRESERVATION is no load on either wheel.
If water no longer rolls off the
paint, the paint must be pre- RESTORING MOTORCYCLE
served. TO USE
For paint preservation, Remove the protective wax
BMW Motorrad recommends coating.
the use of BMW Motorrad Clean the motorcycle.
gloss polish or agents contain- Installing battery ( 220).
ing carnauba wax or synthetic
wax.

LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE
Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
Fuel additives clean the
fuel injection system and
the combustion zone. It is ad-
TECHNICAL
DATA

13
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 238
THREADED FASTENERS 240
FUEL 244
ENGINE OIL 245
COOLANT 245
ENGINE 245
CLUTCH 246
TRANSMISSION 246
FINAL DRIVE 247
FRAME 247
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION 248
BRAKES 249
WHEELS AND TYRES 250
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 251
ANTI-THEFT ALARM 252
DIMENSIONS 252
WEIGHTS 252
PERFORMANCE FIGURES 253
238 TECHNICAL DATA
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Engine does not start or is difficult to start.
Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended and gear Fold in side stand.
engaged
Gear engaged and clutch not Select neutral or pull the clutch
pressed lever.
No fuel in tank Refuel ( 137).
Battery flat Recharging battery ( 219).
Overheating protection for Allow the starter motor to cool
starter motor has been ac- down for approx. 1 minute be-
tivated. Starter motor can fore using it again.
only be operated for a limited
period of time.

The Bluetooth connection is not established.

Possible cause Rectification
The steps required for pairing Check the necessary steps
were not carried out. for pairing in the operating
instructions for the communic-
ation system.
Connectivity functions are de- Go to Settings menu and
activated because the race deactivate Racetrack.
track functions are activated.
The communication system Switch off the helmet's com-
was not connected automatic- munication system and recon-
ally despite successful pairing. nect it after a minute or two.
Too many Bluetooth devices All pairing entries on the hel-
are saved on the helmet. met are deleted (see the com-
munication system operating
instructions).
There are other vehicles with Avoid simultaneously pairing
Bluetooth-capable devices in with more vehicles.
the vicinity.
 239
Bluetooth connection is interrupted.
Possible cause Rectification
The Bluetooth connection to Switch off energy saving
the mobile end device is inter- mode.
rupted.
The Bluetooth connection to Switch off the helmet's com-
the helmet is interrupted. munication system and recon-
nect it after a minute or two.
The volume in the helmet can- Switch off the helmet's com-
not be adjusted. munication system and recon-
nect it after a minute or two.

The telephone book is not displayed in the TFT display.

Possible cause Rectification
The phone book was not Confirm transmission of the
transmitted to the vehicle. phone data ( 100) when
pairing on the mobile end
device.

Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display.

Possible cause Rectification
Navigation from the The BMW Motorrad Connec-
BMW Motorrad Connec- ted App is opened on the con-
ted App was not transmitted. nected mobile end device prior
to departure.
The route guidance cannot be Secure the mobile device's
started. data connection and check the
map data on the mobile end
device.
240 TECHNICAL DATA
THREADED FASTENERS
Frame Value Valid
Positioning of
swinging arm pivot
point bush in main
frame, right
M6 x 26.7 5 Nm
Positioning of
swinging arm pivot
point bush in main
frame, left
M6 x 12 8 Nm
Swinging arm axle to
frame
M27 x 1.25 Tightening torque,
15 Nm
Loosen, 120°
Tightening torque,
5 Nm
Nut on swinging arm
axle
M18 x 1.5, Replace nut 100 Nm
mechanical
Nut for swinging arm
pivot point bush to
frame
M36 x 0.75, Replace 70 Nm
nut
Loctite 270, High
strength
 241
Front wheel Value Valid
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Clamping screws in
axle holder
M8 x 35 Tightening sequence:
Tighten screws six
times in alternate se-
quence
19 Nm
Radial brake caliper
on wheel axle clamp
M10 x 65 38 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Locknut of the final-
drive chain tensioning
screw
M8 19 Nm
Rear quick-release
axle in swinging arm
M24 x 1.5 125 Nm
mechanical
Swinging-arm ad-
apter to rear wheel
swinging arm
M8 x 30 20 Nm
242 TECHNICAL DATA
Rear wheel Value Valid
Screw in adjusting
ring
M5 x 16 6 Nm without
Dynamic
Damping
Control
(DDC) OE
Spring strut at deflec-
tion lever
M12 x 75 - 10.9 100 Nm
micro-encapsulated
Clamping bolt at ad-
justing strut
M6 x 25 8 Nm

Mirrors Value Valid

Mirror to front panel
carrier
M6, Replace nut 8 Nm
mechanical
Cover for mounting of
mirror
M6 x 25 3 Nm

Footrest system Value Valid

Screw connection for
footrest adjustment
M8 x 40 20 Nm with Billet
mechanical pack OE
Clamping bolt for
rider footrest
M8 x 25 20 Nm with Billet
mechanical pack OE
 243
Footrest system Value Valid
Peg to footbrake
lever
M6 x 20 10 Nm with Billet
micro-encapsulated pack OE
Folding peg
M6 x 16 10 Nm with Billet
pack OE

Number plate carrier Value Valid

on rear frame
Number-plate carrier
to rear frame
M5 x 25, without col- 2 Nm
lar

Selector rod to gear- Value Valid

shift lever
Selector rod to gear-
shift lever
M6 x 20, Replace 8 Nm
screw
micro-encapsulated
244 TECHNICAL DATA
FUEL
Recommended fuel grade Premium, unleaded
(max. 5 % ethanol, E5)
98 ROZ/RON
93 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded
(power- and consump-
tion-related restrictions)
(max 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 16.5 l
Fuel reserve approx. 4 l
Fuel consumption 6.4 l/100 km, in accordance
with WMTC
with power reduction OE 6.3 l/100 km, in accordance
with WMTC
CO2 emission 149 g/km, following world-
wide harmonised motorcycle
test cycle (WMTC)
with power reduction OE 147 g/km, following world-
wide harmonised motorcycle
test cycle (WMTC)
Exhaust emissions standard EU 5
with Canada export NV TIER 2, measured in accord-
ance with FTP75
 245
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil, capacity approx. 4.0 l, with filter
change
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SJ /
JASO MA2, Additives (e.g.
molybdenum-based) are
not permissible because
they can attack coated
components of the engine,
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC
Ultimate oil.
Engine oil, quantity for topping max 1.3 l, Difference between
up MIN and MAX
BMW recommends

COOLANT
Coolant top-up quantity 0.15 l, Difference between
MIN and MAX
2.4 l, Coolant circuit, total
FROSTOX HT­12, Coolant

ENGINE
Engine number location Crankcase, bottom right
Engine type A10A10A
Engine design Oil-/water-cooled four-stroke
inline four, with four valves per
cylinder
Displacement 999 cm3
Cylinder bore 80 mm
Piston stroke 49.7 mm
Compression ratio 13,3:1
246 TECHNICAL DATA
Nominal capacity 152 kW, at engine speed:
13500 min-1
with power reduction OE 79 kW, at engine speed:
without Canada export NV 7250 min-1
with Torque optimized 132 kW, at engine speed:
calibration OE 11500 min-1
with Canada export NV
Torque 113 Nm, at engine speed:
11000 min-1
with power reduction OE 107 Nm, at engine speed:
without Canada export NV 7000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 14600 min-1
Idle speed 1270±50 min-1, Engine at reg-
ular operating temperature

CLUTCH
Clutch type Multi-plate oil-bath (anti-hop-
ping) with self-reinforcement

TRANSMISSION
Type of transmission Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox,
integrated into engine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary
transmission ratio
2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear
2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear
1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear
1.500 (33:22 teeth), 4th gear
1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear
1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear
 247
FINAL DRIVE
Type of final drive Chain drive
Chain deflection 45...50 mm, Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand
Permissible chain length max 144 mm, measured from
the centre of 10 rivets, chain
pulled taut
Number of teeth, rear-wheel 17:45
drive (Pinion / sprocket)
Secondary transmission ratio 2,647

FRAME
Frame type Aluminium composite bridge
frame, engine also load bear-
ing
Type plate location Frame, front right on steering
head
Position of the vehicle identi- Frame, front right on steering
fication number head
248 TECHNICAL DATA
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks,
diameter 45 mm, spring pre-
load, rebound and compres-
sion stages adjustable
with Dynamic Damping Con- Upside-down telescopic forks,
trol (DDC) OE diameter 45 mm, DDC elec-
tronically controlled, spring
preload adjustable, shock-ab-
sorber damping range elec-
tronically customisable
Spring travel, front 120 mm, at front wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging
arm
Design of the rear-wheel Central spring strut with coil
suspension spring, adjustable rebound-
stage and compression-stage
damping and spring preload
with Dynamic Damping Con- Central spring strut with coil
trol (DDC) OE spring, manually spring pre-
load, electrically adjustable re-
bound-stage and compression-
stage damping
Spring travel, rear 117 mm, at rear wheel
 249
BRAKES
Front wheel
Type of front brake Twin disc brake, diameter
320 mm, 4­piston fixed cal-
iper
with M carbon wheels OE Twin disc brake, diameter
320 mm, 4­piston fixed cal-
iper
with M forged wheels OE Twin disc brake, diameter
320 mm, 4­piston fixed cal-
iper
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Brake disc thickness, front 4.5 mm, When new
min 4.0 mm, Wear limit
with M carbon wheels OE min 5.0 mm, When new
min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
with M forged wheels OE min 5.0 mm, When new
min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
Play of brake controls (Front 0.6...1.4 mm, on the piston
brake)
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Single-disc brake, diameter
220 mm, 1­piston floating cal-
iper
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Brake disc thickness, rear 5 mm, When new
min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
Blow-by clearance of the foot- 2...3 mm, between the foot-
brake lever brake lever and footrest plate
250 TECHNICAL DATA
WHEELS AND TYRES
Recommended tyre combina- Your authorised BMW
tions Motorrad retailer will be happy
to supply an up-to-date list
of the approved wheel/tyre
combinations, or you can
check the information posted
on the bmw-motorrad.com
website.
Speed category, front/rear W, required at least: 270 km/h
tyres
Front wheel
Front-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
with M carbon wheels OE Carbon wheel
with M forged wheels OE Forged aluminium wheels
Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17
Load index, front tyre min. 58
Permissible front-wheel imbal- max 5 g
ance
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
with M carbon wheels OE Carbon wheel
with M forged wheels OE Forged aluminium wheels
Rear wheel rim size 6.0" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 190/55 ZR 17
with M carbon wheels OE 200/55 ZR 17
with M forged wheels OE 200/55 ZR 17
Load index, rear tyre min. 75
Permissible rear-wheel imbal- max 5 g
ance
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Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuses
Main fuse 40 A, Alternator regulator, isol-
ating relay, BCL, BMS-O, ABS,
SAF
Fuse 1 15 A, DWA, OBD, ignition
switch, instrument cluster
Fuse 2 7.5 A, Multifunction switch left,
RDC control unit, sensor box
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat)
with M Lightweight battery OE Lithium­ion
Battery rated voltage 12 V
with M Lightweight battery OE 12 V
Battery rated capacity 8 Ah
with M Lightweight battery OE 5 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and NGK LMAR9FI-10G
designation
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight LED
Bulbs for the low-beam head- LED
light
Bulb for parking light LED
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED
Bulbs for turn indicators LED
Light source for the number LED
plate light
252 TECHNICAL DATA
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
Activation time on arming approx. 30 s
Alarm duration approx. 26 s

DIMENSIONS
Length of motorcycle 2073 mm, via rear wheel
Height of motorcycle 1151 mm, across mirrors at
DIN unladen weight
1155 mm, without mirrors, at
DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 848 mm, with mirrors
740 mm, without mounted
parts
Height of rider's seat 824 mm, without rider, at DIN
unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to 1827 mm, without rider, at
heel DIN unladen weight

WEIGHTS
Vehicle kerb weight 197 kg, DIN unladen weight,
ready for road, 90 % load of
fuel, without optional extras
(OE)
with M Package OE 193.7 kg
with Race package OE 195.3 kg
with two-up riding pack- 197.8 kg
age OE
with M carbon wheels OE 195.3 kg
with M Lightweight battery OE 195.1 kg
with Dynamic Damping Con- 198.2 kg
trol (DDC) OE
Permissible gross vehicle 407 kg
weight
 253
Maximum payload 210 kg
with M Package OE 213.3 kg
with Race package OE 211.7 kg
with two-up riding pack- 209.2 kg
age OE
with M Package OE 212 kg
with M carbon wheels OE
with M Lightweight battery OE
with M Lightweight battery OE 211.9 kg
with two-up riding pack- 211.2 kg
age OE
with M Lightweight battery OE
with Dynamic Damping Con- 208.8 kg
trol (DDC) OE

PERFORMANCE FIGURES
Top speed >200 km/h
with power reduction OE >200 km/h
with Torque optimized >200 km/h
calibration OE
SERVICE

14
REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS 256
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE 257
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY 257
BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES 258
MAINTENANCE WORK 258
BMW SERVICE 258
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 260
MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS 261
SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS 273
256 SERVICE
REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS
with Canada export NV
If you think that your motorcycle has a fault which may cause
an accident, injury or death, you must inform the NHTSA
(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) immediately and
BMW of North America, LLC.
If the NHTSA receives other similar complaints, it may open an
investigation. If it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, the NHTSA may order the manufacturer to perform a
recall and remedy campaign. However, the NHTSA cannot be-
come involved in individual problems between you, your retailer,
or BMW of North America, LLC.
You can contact the NHTSA by calling the Vehicle Safety hotline
on 1–888–327–4236 (teletypewriter TTY for the hearing
impaired: 1–800–424–9153) for free, by visiting the website
at http:// www.safercar.gov or by writing to Administrator,
NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
Further information on vehicle safety is available at http://
www.safercar.gov.
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect
to Transport Canada, Defect Investigations and Recalls can call
the toll-free hotline 1–800–333–0510. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from http:// www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.
 257
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE In order to help ensure
that your BMW is always
BMW Motorrad has an
in optimum condition,
extensive network of retailers
BMW Motorrad recommends
in place to look after you and
compliance with the mainten-
your motorcycle in more than
ance intervals specified for your
100 countries. Authorised
motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad retailers have
Have all maintenance and
the technical information and
repair work carried out con-
the technical know-how to
firmed in the "Service" chapter
carry out reliably all preventive
in this manual. Evidence of
maintenance and repair work
regular preventive maintenance
on your BMW.
is essential for generous
You can locate the nearest au-
treatment of claims submitted
thorised BMW Motorrad re-
after the warranty period has
tailer by visiting our website:
bmw-motorrad.com expired.
Your authorised
WARNING BMW Motorrad retailer
can provide information on
Maintenance and repair
BMW services and the work
work not in compliance with
undertaken as part of each
correct procedure
Risk of accident due to con- service.
sequential damage BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE
BMW Motorrad recom-
HISTORY
mends having work of
this nature carried out on Entries
the vehicle by a specialist Maintenance work that has
workshop, preferably an been carried out is entered in
authorised BMW Motorrad the proof of maintenance. The
dealer. entries are like a Service Book-
let and provide proof of regular
maintenance.
When an entry is made in the
electronic service booklet of
the vehicle, service-relevant
data is saved in the central IT
258 SERVICE
systems of BMW AG, Munich, Find out from your authorised
Germany. BMW Motorrad Retailer which
If there is a change in vehicle mobility services are offered.
ownership, the data saved
in the electronic service MAINTENANCE WORK
booklet can also be viewed BMW pre-delivery check
by the new vehicle owner. A Your authorised BMW
BMW Motorrad retailer or a Motorrad Retailer conducts the
specialist workshop can also BMW pre-delivery check before
view data that is stored in the handing over the vehicle to you.
electronic service booklet.
BMW Running-in Check
Objection The BMW running-in check
The vehicle owner can object must be carried out between
to entries being made by the 500 km and 1200 km.
BMW Motorrad retailer or a
specialist workshop in the elec- BMW SERVICE
tronic service booklet along The BMW Service is carried out
with the corresponding storage once a year; the extent of ser-
of data in the vehicle and trans- vicing can vary, depending on
fer of data to the vehicle man- the age of the vehicle and the
ufacturer for the period of time distance it has covered. Your
that they are the vehicle owner. authorised BMW Motorrad re-
In this instance, no entry is tailer confirms that the service
made in the electronic service work has been carried out and
booklet of the vehicle. enters the date when the next
service will be due.
BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY Riders who cover long dis-
SERVICES tances in a year might have
If you have a new BMW mo- to bring in their vehicles for
torcycle, you are protected by service before the next sched-
various of the BMW Motorrad uled date. It is to allow for
mobility services in the event of these cases that a maximum
a breakdown (e.g. BMW break- odometer reading is entered
down assistance, breakdown as well in the confirmation of
recovery, vehicle transport). service. Servicing has to be
brought forward if this odo-
 259
meter reading is reached be-
fore the next scheduled date
for the service.
The service display is a service-
due indicator that appears on
the TFT display to remind you
about one month or 1000 km
in advance when the time for
a service is approaching, on
the basis of the programmed
values.
To find out more about service
go to:
bmw-motorrad.com/service
The maintenance tasks neces-
sary for your vehicle are set out
in the maintenance schedule
below:
260 SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

1 BMW Motorrad running- a annually or every

in check (including oil 10000 km (whichever
change) comes first)
2 BMW Motorrad Service, b for the first time after one
standard scope year, then every two years
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
4 Check valve clearances
5 Check timing
6 Replace all spark plugs
7 Replace air-filter element
8 Oil change in the tele-
scopic forks
9 Change brake fluid, entire
system
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MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS
BMW Motorrad Service standard scope
The tasks included in the BMW_Motorrad Service standard scope
are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance work applic-
able for your vehicle may vary.
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system
Visual inspection of the brake lines, brake hoses and connec-
tions
Checking front brake pads and brake discs for wear
Checking brake-fluid level, front wheel brake
Checking rear brake pads and brake disc for wear
Checking brake-fluid level, rear wheel brake
Checking steering-head bearing
Checking coolant level
Checking clutch cable and clutch-lever play
Checking and lubricating the chain drive
Checking tyre pressure and tread depth
Checking carbon wheels
Check the side stand's ease of movement
Check lighting and signalling system
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check for road safety
Setting service-due date and countdown distance with
BMW Motorrad diagnosis system
Checking battery state of charge
Confirming BMW Motorrad service in on-board literature
262 SERVICE
BMW pre-delivery check BMW Running-in Check
carried out carried out
on on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

 263

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

264 SERVICE

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

 265

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

266 SERVICE

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

 267

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

268 SERVICE

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

 269

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

270 SERVICE

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

 271

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

272 SERVICE

BMW Motorrad service

carried out
on
odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, when reached earlier
odometer reading

Work performed
Yes No
BMW Motorrad service
Oil change, engine, with filter
Checking valve clearance
Checking valve timing (cylinder head cover
removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes Stamp, signature

 273
SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS
The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair
work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate,
technical campaign work.
Work performed odometer Date
reading
274 SERVICE
Work performed odometer Date
reading
275
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 277
CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER 282
CERTIFICATE FOR TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) 285
CERTIFICATE FOR TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 286
 277
DECLARATION OF CON- dress:
FORMITY bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
Simplified EU Declaration of tion
Conformity under RED (2014/ Keyless Ride HUF5750
53/EU). Technical information
Frequency band: 434,42 MHz
Transmission Power: 10 mW
Manufacturer
Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH &
Co. KG
Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Vel-
bert, Germany
Hereby, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst
GmbH & Co. KG declares
Vehicular immobilizer system that the radio equipment type
transceiver EWS4 HUF5750 is in compliance with
Technical information Directive 2014/53/EU. The full
Frequency band: 134 kHz text of the EU declaration of
Transponder: TMS37145 / Ty- conformity is available at the
peDST80, TMS3705 Transpon- following internet address:
der Base Station IC bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
Output Power: 50 dBµV/m tion
Manufacturer Keyless Ride HUF8465
BECOM Electronics GmbH Technical information
Technikerstraße 1, A-7442 Frequency band: 134,45 kHz
Hochstraß, Austria Output Power: 42 dBµV/m
Hereby, BECOM Electronics Manufacturer
GmbH declares that the vehicu- Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH &
lar immobilizer system trans- Co. KG
ceiver EWS4 is in compliance Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Vel-
with Directive 2014/53/EU. bert, Germany
The full text of the EU declar-
ation of conformity is available
at the following internet ad-
278 APPENDIX
Hereby, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst Tyre pressure control (RDC)
GmbH & Co. KG declares BC5A4
that the radio equipment type Technical information
HUF8465 is in compliance with Frequency band: 433.895 -
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full 433.945 MHz
text of the EU declaration of Output Power: <10 mW e.r.p.
conformity is available at the Manufacturer
following internet address: Schrader Electronics Ltd.
bmw-motorrad.com/certifica- Technology Park, N. Ireland
tion BT41 1QS Antrim, United
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) Kingdom
TXBMWMR Hereby, Schrader Electron-
Technical information ics Ltd. declares that the ra-
Frequency band: 433.05 MHz - dio equipment type BC5A4 is
434.79 MHz in compliance with Directive
Output power: 10 mW e.r.p. 2014/53/EU. The full text of
Manufacturer the EU declaration of conform-
Meta System S.p.A. ity is available at the following
Via Galimberti 5, 42124 Reg- internet address:
gio Emilia, Italy bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
tion
Hereby, Meta System S.p.A. de-
clares that the radio equipment Wireless charging device
type TXBMWMR is in compli- WCA Motorrad-Ladestaufach
ance with Directive 2014/53/ Technical information
EU. The full text of the EU de- Frequency band: 110 kHz -
claration of conformity is avail- 115 kHz
able at the following internet Output power: < 6 W
address: Manufacturer
bmw-motorrad.com/certifica- Bury Sp. z o.o.
tion ul. Wojska Polskiego 4, 39-
300 Mielec, Poland
 279
Hereby, Bury Sp. z o.o. de- following internet address:
clares that the radio equipment bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
type WCA Motorrad-Ladesta- tion
ufach is in compliance with Dir- TFT instrument cluster
ective 2014/53/EU. The full ICC10in
text of the EU declaration of Technical information
conformity is available at the The ICC10in can operate in
following internet address: one of two operating modes:
bmw-motorrad.com/certifica- 1. Normal mode, with
tion Bluetooth and WLAN on, and
TFT instrument cluster 2. Radio off mode (only avail-
ICC6.5in able during vehicle manufactur-
Technical information ing).
BT operating frq. Range: 2402 BT operating frq. Range: 2402
MHz - 2480 MHz MHz - 2480 MHz
BT version: 4.2 (no BTLE) BT version: 4.2 (no BTLE)
BT output power: < 4 dBm BT output power: < +4 dBm
WLAN operating frq. Range: (internal antenna)
2412 MHz – 2462 MHz WLAN operating frq. Range:
WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11 2402 MHz - 2472 MHz
b/g/n WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11
WLAN output power: < 20 b/g/n
dBm WLAN output power: <+14
dBm (internal antenna)
Manufacturer
Robert Bosch Car Multimedia Manufacturer
GmbH Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch Str. 200, 31139 Robert-Bosch-Platz 1, 70839
Hildesheim, Germany Gerlingen, Germany

Hereby, Robert Bosch Car Hereby, Robert Bosch GmbH

Multimedia GmbH declares declares that the radio equip-
that the radio equipment type ment type ICC10in is in com-
ICC6.5in is in compliance with pliance with Directive 2014/
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full 53/EU. The full text of the EU
text of the EU declaration of declaration of conformity is
conformity is available at the available at the following in-
ternet address:
280 APPENDIX
bmw-motorrad.com/certifica- dress:
tion bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
tion
Intelligent emergency call
TPM E-CALL EU Mid Range Radar
Technical information MRRe14FCR
Antenna internal: Technical information
Frequency band: 880 MHz - Frequenzy band: 76 - 77 GHz
915 MHz Nominal radiated power: e.i.r.p.
Radiated Power [TRP]: < 22 (peak detector): 32 dBm
dBm Nominal radiated power:e.i.r.p.
Not acessable by user: (RMS detector): 27 dBm
Frequency band: 1710 MHz - Manufacturer
1785 MHz Robert Bosch GmbH
Radiated Power [TRP]: < 26 Robert-Bosch-Platz 1, 70839
dBm Gerlingen, Germany
Frequency band: 1920 MHz -
1980 MHz Hereby, Robert Bosch GmbH
Radiated Power [TRP]: < 22 declares that the radio
dBm equipment type MRRe14FCR
Frequency band: 880 MHz - is in compliance with Directive
915 MHz 2014/53/EU. The full text
Radiated Power [TRP]: < 23 of the EU declaration of
dBm conformity is available at the
Manufacturer following internet address:
Robert Bosch Car Multimedia bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
GmbH tion
Robert Bosch Str. 200, 31139 Audio system MCR001
Hildesheim, Germany Manufacturer
Hereby, Robert Bosch Car Mul- ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.
timedia GmbH declares that Hereby, ALPS ALPINE CO., LTD.
the radio equipment type TPM declares that the radio equip-
E-CALL EU is in compliance ment type MCR001 is in com-
with Directive 2014/53/EU. pliance with Directive 2014/
The full text of the EU declar- 53/EU. The full text of the EU
ation of conformity is available declaration of conformity is
at the following internet ad- available at the following in-
 281
ternet address:
bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
tion
Declaration of
Conformity
Radio equipment electronic United Arab Emirates
immobiliser (EWS4)

For all countries without EU

Technical information
Frequency Band: 134 kHz
(Transponder: TMS37145 /
Type DST80, TMS3705
Transponder Base Station IC) Philippiens
Output Power: 50 dBµV/m

Manufacturer and Address

Manufacturer:
BECOM Electronics GmbH
Address: Technikerstraße 1,
A-7442 Hochstraß

South Africa
Argentina

H-25246

Australia/New Zealand
India

ETA-SD-20200905860
R-NZ

Belarus
Brunei
Indonesia Taiwan

72790/SDPPI/2021
13349

低功 電波 射性電機管 辦法
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低
功率射頻電 機，非經許可，公
司、商號或使用者均不得擅 自變
更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計
之特性及 功能。第十四條 低功
Dilarang melakukan perubahan
率射頻電機之使用不 得影響飛航
Spesifikasi yang dapat
Menimbulkan gangguan fisik 安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有
dan/atau elektromagnetik 干 擾現象時，應立即停用，並改
terhadap lingkungan sekitarnya 善至無干擾時方 得繼續使用。 前
項合法通信，指依電信法規定作
業之無線電 通信。
Paraquay
Malaysia

RFCL/47A/0920/S(20-3358)

Singapore Israel

‫מספר אישור אלחוטי של משרד התקשורת הוא‬

51-74908
‫אסור להחליף את האנטנה המקורית של המכשיר‬
‫ולא‬
‫לעשות בו כל שינוי טכני אחר‬
United States (USA) Canada
Contains FCC ID: Contains IC:
ODE-MREWS5012 10430A-MREWS5012
FCC § 15.19 Labelling This device complies with part 15
requirements of the FCC Rules and Industry
This device complies with part Canada license-exempt RSS
15 of the FCC Rules and Industry standard(s). Operation is subject to
Canada’s licence-exempt RSS the following two conditions:
standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(1) this device may not cause (2) this device must accept any
interference, and interference received, including
(2) this device must accept any interference that may cause
interference received, including undesired operation.
interference that may cause
undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme
aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
FCC § 15.21 Information to user
applicables aux appareils radio
Changes or modifications not exempts de licence. L'exploitation
expressly approved by the party est autorisée aux deux conditions
responsible for compliance could suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
void the user's authority to produire de brouillage, et
operate the equipment. (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
RF Exposure Requirements accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le
To comply with FCC RF exposure
brouillage est susceptible d'en
compliance requirements, the
compromettre le fonctionnement.
device must be installed to
provide a separation distance of
at least 20 cm from all persons.
Vietnam

Serbia

A1109091120AF04A3
Certification Tire Pressure
Control (TPC)

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4

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

This device complies with Part 15 Le présent appareil est conforme

of the FCC Rules and with aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
Industry Canada license-exempt applicables aux appareils radio
RSS standard(s).
exempts de licence. L'exploitation
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire
(2) This device must accept any de brouillage, et
interference received, (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit
including interference that accepter tout brouillage
may cause undesired radioélectrique subi, même si
operation.
le brouillage est susceptible
WARNING: Changes or d'en compromettre le
modifications not expressively fonctionnement.
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the WARNING: Changes or
user's authority to operate the modifications not expressively
equipment. The term “IC:” before approved by the party responsible
the radio certification number only for compliance could void the
signifies that Industry Canada user's authority to operate the
technical specifications were met. equipment. The term “IC:” before
the radio certification number only
signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
Declaration of
Conformity
Radio equipment TFT instrument Argentina
cluster

For all Countries without EU C-24711

Technical information Brazil

BT operating frq. Range: Este equipamento opera em
2402 – 2480 MHz caráter secundário, isto é, não
BT version: 4.2 (no BTLE) tem direito a proteção contra
BT output power: < 4 dBm interferência prejudicial, mesmo
WLAN operating frq. Range:: de estações do mesmo tipo, e
2412 – 2462 MHz não pode causar interferência a
WLAN standards: sistemas operando em caráter
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n primário.
WLAN output power: < 20 dBm
Canada
Manufacturer and Address This device complies with Industry
Manufacturer: Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs
Robert Bosch Car Multimedia and part 15 of the FCC Rules.
GmbH Operation is subject to the
Address: Robert Bosch Str. 200, following two conditions:
31139 Hildesheim, Germany (1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
Turkey interference, including
Robert Bosch Car Multimedia interference that may cause
GmbH, ICC6.5in tipi telsiz undesired operation of the device.
sisteminin 2014/53/EU Changes or modifications not
nolu yönetmeliğe uygun olduğunu expressly approved by the party
beyan eder. AB Uygunluk responsible for compliance could
Beyanı'nın tam metni, aşağıdaki void the user's authority to
internet adresinden görülebilir: operate the equipment.
http://cert.bosch-
carmultimedia.net
Le présent appareil est conforme Mexico
aux CNR d'Industrie Canada La operación de este equipo está
applicables aux appareils radio sujeta a las siguientes dos
exempts de licence. L'exploitation condiciones:
est autorisée aux deux conditions (1) es posible que este equipo o
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit dispositivo no cause interferencia
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) perjudicial y
l'appareil doit accepter tout (2) este equipo o dispositivo
brouillage radioélectrique subi, debe aceptar cualquier
même si le brouillage est interferencia, incluyendo la que
susceptible d'en compromettre le pueda causar su operación no
fonctionnement. deseada.

Korea Taiwan, Republic of

적합성평가에 관한 고시 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機
R-CMM-RBR-ICC65IN 管理辦法 規定: 第十二條
상호 : Robert Bosch Car 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電
Multimedia GmbH모델명 : 機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用
ICC6.5in 者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率
기자재명칭 : 특정소출력 무선기 或變更原設計之特性及功能。
기 第十四條
(무선데이터통신시스템용 무선기 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛
기)
航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有
제조자 및 제조국가 : Robert
干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善
Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH /
至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
포르투갈
제조년월 : 제조년월로 표기 前項合法通信，
이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通
할 목적으로적합성평가를 받은 信。
기기로서 가정용 환경에 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或
서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우 工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電
려가 있습니 機設備之干擾。
다.
Thailand
เครื่องโทรคมนาคมและอุปกรณ์ น้ี
มีความสอดคล้องตามข้อกําหนดของ กทช.
(This telecommunication
equipments is in compliance with
NTC requirements)

United States (USA)

This device complies with
Industry Canada’s licence-exempt
RSSs and part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Le présent appareil est conforme
aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
289
290 INDEX
A Brake fluid
Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Checking fluid level,
ABS front, 194
Engineering details, 172 Checking fluid level, rear, 195
Self-diagnosis, 129 Reservoir, front, 18
Status indicators, 47 Reservoir, rear, 18
Accessories Brake pads
Connector for optional
checking front, 192
accessories, 226 checking rear, 193
general notes, 226
Running in, 131
M Cover Kit, 162
Brakes
Air filter ABS Pro, 175
Position in the vehicle, 18
ABS Pro depending on riding
Anti-theft alarm
Indicator light, 23 mode, 134
operating, 74 Adjusting handlebar
Warning light, 39 levers, 104
Checking function, 192
B Checking operation, 192
Battery Dynamic Brake Control
Charge, 219
depending on riding
connecting to motor-
mode, 134
cycle, 218
Safety information, 133
disconnecting from
Technical data, 249
motorcycle, 217
Indicator light for vehicle C
voltage, 36, 37 Care
Chrome, 234
install, 219
Paintwork preservation, 235
Maintenance instructions, 216
Chain
Position on the vehicle, 19 Adjusting sag, 210
remove, 219 Checking sag, 209
Technical data, 251 Checking wear, 210
Best-ever lap, 146 Lubricating, 208
Bluetooth, 91
Chassis and suspension
Pairing, 92
Technical data, 248
Check control
Dialogue, 29
Display, 29
Checklist, 127
 291
Clock DTC, 20
adjusting, 90 Customising controls, 151
Clutch Engineering details, 176
Adjusting handlebar Indicator and warning
levers, 105 light, 49
Adjusting play, 197 operating, 65
Checking function, 197 Self-diagnosis, 130
Checking play, 197 switching off, 65
Technical data, 246 switching on, 66
Coolant
Checking fill level, 198 DWA, 39
Technical data, 252
Indicator light for overheat-
Dynamic Brake Control, 180
ing, 39 Engineering details, 180
Technical data, 245
Topping up, 199 E
Cruise control, 20 Electrical system
operating, 68 Technical data, 251
Currency, 6 Emergency call, 165, 166
Automatically in the event of a
D light fall, 61
Damping
Automatically in the event of a
Adjuster, front, 16
severe fall, 62
Adjuster, rear, 16
deactivating, 147
adjusting, 112
Language, 60
adjusting, without DDC, 113
manual, 60
Data recording
Notes, 11
Data recording, 168
operate, 60
DDC
calibrating, 120 Emergency off switch (kill
Engineering details, 175 switch), 21, 22
Diagnostic connector operating, 59
disengaging, 221 Engine, 40
Position on the vehicle, 19 Indicator light for engine
securing, 222 control unit, 41
Dimensions Indicator light for engine
Technical data, 252 electronics, 41
Drop sensor parking, 58
Indicator light, 46 starting, 127
292 INDEX
Technical data, 245 TFT display, 27, 28
Warning light, drive Under the rider's seat, 19
malfunction, 40
H
Engine oil Hazard warning flashers
Checking fill level, 190 Control, 20, 21, 22
Filler neck, 18 operating, 62
Fill-level indicator, 18 Headlight
Technical data, 245 Headlight beam throw, 104
topping up, 191 Setting for right-hand/left-
Equipment, 5 hand traffic, 104
F Headlight courtesy delay
Final drive feature, 63
Technical data, 247 Heated handlebar grips
Frame Control, 21, 22
Technical data, 247
operating, 75
Front-wheel stand
Front-wheel stand, 189 Hill Start Control, 70, 184
Fuel cannot be activated, 52
Fuel grade, 136 Engineering details, 184
refuelling, 137 Indicator and warning
Technical data, 244 lights, 52
Fuel reserve operating, 70
Range, 89 switching on/off, 71
Warning, 51 Hill Start Control Pro
Fuses adjust, 73
Position on the vehicle, 19 Engineering details, 184
replacing, 220 operating, 71
Technical data, 251 Horn, 20
G I
General views Ignition
Indicator and warning switching off, 58
lights, 26 switching on, 58
Instrument cluster, 23 Immobiliser
Left multifunction switch, 20 Spare key, 59
left side of vehicle, 16 Indicator lights, 23
My vehicle, 94 Overview, 26
Right multifunction switch, 21,
22
right side of vehicle, 18
 293
Instrument cluster M
Ambient-light brightness Maintenance
sensor, 23 general notes, 188
Overview, 23 Maintenance schedule, 260
Maintenance confirma-
J tions, 261
Jump-starting, 215 Maintenance intervals, 258
K Media
Keys, 58 operating, 99
Menu
L calling up, 86
Laptimer Mirrors
adjusting, 145 adjusting, 104
Ending timing, 145 Removing and installing, 154
operating, 145 Mobility services, 258
Starting timing, 145 Motorcycle
Launch control, 147, 148 care, 230
Racing start, 149 cleaning, 230
Light warnings laying up, 235
deactivating, 147 parking, 135
Lighting restoring to use, 235
Replacing LED light securing, 138
sources, 211 Multi-Controller, 20
Technical data, 251 Multifunction display
Warning for faulty light Status indicators for
source, 37 racing, 142
Lights Multifunction switch
Control, 20 Overview, left side, 20
Headlight courtesy delay Overview, right side, 21, 22
feature, 63 N
Headlight flasher, operat- Navigation
ing, 63 operating, 97
High-beam headlight, Number-plate carrier
operating, 63 Removing and installing, 157
Low-beam headlight, 62
O
Parking lights, 63 On-board computer, 76
Side light, 63 On-board voltage
Luggage Warning light, 36, 37
Instructions for loading, 124
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P Riding mode
Pairing, 92 adjusting, 66
Parking, 135 Control, 21, 22
Parking light, 63 Engineering details, 178
Phone Running in, 131
operating, 99
Pit Lane Limiter, 151 S
adjust, 150 Safety instructions
Pit-lane speed limiter for brakes, 133
Maximum rpm, setting, 150 for riding, 124
operating, 151 Seats
Pre-Ride-Check, 128 Lock, 16
Pure Ride Removing and installing, 77
Overview, 27 Service, 257
Reporting safety-relevant
R defects, 256
Race track, 147
Chassis and suspension Service history, 257
Service-due indicator, 53
settings, 153
Shift assistant, 131, 183
Pit-lane speed limiter, 151 Engineering details, 183
Racing start with Launch Gear not trained, 52
Control, 149 Riding, 131
Status indicators for Shift lever
racing, 140 Gearshift-pattern re-
RACE PRO, 147 verser, 167
configuring, 148 Shift light, 131
Restoring factory setting, 148 adjust, 73
RDC switching on/off, 73
Engineering details, 181 Shifting gear
Warning indicators, 46 Shift light, 132
Warnings, 43 Spark plugs, 251
Rear-wheel stand Speed Limit Info
installing, 190
Switching on or off, 88
Refuelling, 137
Speedometer, 23
Fuel grade, 136
Spring preload
Rev. counter, 23
Adjuster, front, 16
Rev. counter, 89
Adjuster, rear, 16, 18
Riding height
adjusting, 16, 119 adjusting, 109
Starting, 127
Control, 21, 22
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Status line, top TFT display, 23
adjusting, 87, 88 Control, 20
steering damper operating, 86, 87
adjusting, 108 Overview, 27, 28
Steering damper, 16 Selecting reading, 83
Steering lock Toolkit
Locking, 58 Contents, 188
Swinging arm Position on the vehicle, 19
Adjusting swinging arm pivot Torques, 240
point, 16, 115 Traction control, 176
DTC, 176
T Transmission
Tail-hump trim panel Technical data, 246
install, 214 Trim panels
remove, 213 Installing side panel, 212
Technical data Installing tail-hump trim
Anti-theft alarm, 252 panel, 214
Battery, 251 Remove the side panel, 212
Brakes, 249 Removing tail-hump trim
Chassis and suspension, 248
panel, 213
Clutch, 246
Troubleshooting chart, 238
Coolant, 245
Turn indicators
Dimensions, 252 Control, 20
Electrical system, 251 Control, right, 21, 22
Engine, 245 operating, 62
Engine oil, 245 Type plate
Final drive, 247 Position on the vehicle, 18
Frame, 247 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC
Fuel, 244 Display, 42
Fuses, 251 Tyres
General notes, 5 Checking tread depth, 199
Lighting, 251 Checking tyre pressure, 199
Spark plugs, 251 Pressures, 251
Standards, 5 Running in, 131
Transmission, 246 Table of tyre pressures, 16
Weights, 252 Technical data, 250
Wheels and tyres, 250
U
USB charging socket
Position on the vehicle, 19
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V Removing front wheel, 201
Value Removing rear wheel, 204
Display, 29
Technical data, 250
Vehicle Identification Number
Position on the vehicle, 18 Windscreen
Adjuster, 18
W
Warning indicator lights, 40
ABS, 47
Anti-theft alarm, 39
Coolant temperature, 39
Drop sensor, 46
DTC, 49
DWA, 39
Engine control unit, 41
Engine electronics, 41
Fuel reserve, 51
Gear not trained, 52
Hill Start Control, 52
Light control failed, 38
Light source faulty, 37
Mode of presentation, 29
My vehicle, 94
On-board voltage, 36, 37
RDC, 43, 46
Warning light, drive
malfunction, 40
Warning light, drive malfunc-
tion, 40
Warning lights, 23
Overview, 26
Warnings, overview, 31
Weights
Payload table, 16
Technical data, 252
Wheels
Change of size, 200
Checking rims, 200
Install the front wheel, 202
Installing the rear wheel, 206
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the vehicle's actual specific-
ation as purchased, the ac-
cessories fitted or the national-
market specification. No claims
will be entertained as a result
of such discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance
data are quoted to the custom-
ary tolerances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

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Not to be reproduced by any
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After Sales.
Original rider’s manual, printed
in Germany.
Important data for refuelling:

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Premium, unleaded (max. 5
% ethanol, E5)
98 ROZ/RON
93 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (power-
and consumption-related re-
strictions) (max 10 % eth-
anol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 16.5 l
Fuel reserve approx. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold

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