BMW

MOTORRAD

RIDER'S MANUAL
F 800 GS

MAKE LIFE A RIDE

Vehicle data
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Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details
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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 your new BMW.
It contains important information on how to operate the controls
and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's tech-
nical 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 26

Quick & easy reference 4 Indicator and warning

Abbreviations and sym- lights 28
bols 4 Pure Ride view 29
Equipment 5 Menu view 30
Technical data 5 Rev. counter 31
Currency 6 Recommendation to
Additional sources of upshift 32
information 6 Warning indicators 32
Certificates and operat-
ing licences 6
04 INSTRUMENT
Data memory 6
CLUSTER 60
Intelligent emergency
call system 11 Warnings 62
Controls 62
02 GENERAL VIEWS 16 My vehicle 65
Settings 66
General view, left side 18 Bluetooth pairing 68
General view, right Operating focus 70
side 19 Navigation 70
Underneath the seat 20 Media 73
Multifunction switch, Telephone 74
left 21 Software version 74
Multifunction switch, Licence information 74
right 22
Multifunction switch, 05 OPERATION 76
right 23
Instrument cluster 24 Ignition switch/steer-
ing lock 78
Ignition with Key-
less Ride 79
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS) 83
Emergency-off switch
(kill switch) 84
Intelligent emergency Securing motorcycle
call 84 for transportation 137
Lighting 87
Traction control (DTC) 91
08 ENGINEERING DE-
Electronic Suspension
TAILS 140
Adjustment (D-ESA) 93
Riding mode 95 General notes 142
Cruise control 98 Antilock Brake Sys-
Anti-theft alarm tem (ABS) 142
(DWA) 101 Traction control
Tyre pressure monit- (DTC) 145
oring (RDC) 104 Dynamic engine
Heated grips 104 brake control 147
Seat 105 Dynamic ESA 148
Riding mode 148
06 ADJUSTMENT 108 Dynamic Brake Con-
trol 150
Mirrors 110 Tyre pressure control
Headlight 110 (RDC) 151
Windscreen 111 Gear Shift Assistant 152
Clutch 111
Brakes 112
Shift mechanism 113 09 MAINTENANCE 154
Spring preload 113
General notes 156
Damping 114
Toolkit 157
Front-wheel stand 157
07 RIDING 116 Rear-wheel stand 158
Engine oil 158
Safety information 118 Brake system 160
Regular check 122 Clutch 165
Starting 123 Coolant 166
Running in 126 Tyres 168
Shifting gear 127 Wheel rims 169
Off-road use 128 Wheels 169
Brakes 129 Chain 181
Parking your motor- Air filter 184
cycle 131 Lighting 186
Refuelling 132
Trim panel compon- Frame 228
ents 186 Chassis and
Jump-starting 187 suspension 229
Battery 188 Brakes 229
Fuses 193 Wheels and tyres 230
Diagnostic connector 195 Electrical system 231
Dimensions 232
Weights 233
10 ACCESSORIES 198
Performance figures 233
General notes 200
Power sockets 200 13 SERVICE 234
USB charging socket 201
Cases 202 Reporting safety-rel-
Topcase 205 evant defects 236
Navigation system 208 Recycling 237
BMW Motorrad
11 CARE 212 Service 237
BMW Motorrad
Care products 214 service history 238
Washing the vehicle 214 BMW Motorrad mo-
Cleaning easily dam- bility services 239
aged components 215 Maintenance work 239
Care of paintwork 216 Maintenance sched-
Paint preservation 217 ule 241
Laying up motorcycle 217 BMW Motorrad run-
Restoring motorcycle ning-in check 242
to use 217 Maintenance confirm-
ations 243
12 TECHNICAL DATA 220 Service confirmations 255

Troubleshooting chart 222

Threaded fasteners 224
Fuel 226
Engine oil 226
Engine 227
Clutch 228
Transmission 228
Final drive 228
APPENDIX 258

Declaration of Con-
formity 259
Radio equipment TFT
instrument cluster 263
Radio equipment
tyre pressure control
(RDC) 264
Keyless Ride ECU 265
Keyless Ride Key 267
Radio equipment
electronic immobil-
iser 269
Radio equipment in-
telligent emergency
call 271

INDEX 274
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS

01
QUICK & EASY REFERENCE 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
QUICK & EASY REFERENCE ATTENTION Special notes
and precautionary meas-
An important aspect of this
ures. Non-compliance can lead
rider's manual is that it can be
to damage to the vehicle or ac-
used for quick and easy refer-
cessory and, consequently, to
ence. Consulting the extensive
voiding of the warranty.
index at the end of this rider's
manual is the fastest way to Specific instructions on
find information on a particular how to operate, control,
topic or item. To first read an adjust or look after items of
overview of your vehicle, please equipment on the motorcycle.
go to Chapter 2. All mainten- Instruction.
ance and servicing work on the
Result of an activity.
vehicle is documented in the
“Service” section. The record of Reference to a page
the maintenance work you have with more detailed
had performed on your vehicle information.
is a precondition for generous
treatment of goodwill claims. Indicates the end of
a passage relating to
ABBREVIATIONS AND SYM- specific accessories or
BOLS items of equipment.
CAUTION Low-risk haz- Tightening torque.
ard. Non-avoidance can
lead to slight or moderate in- Technical data.
jury.
WARNING Medium-risk
NV National-market ver-
hazard. Non-avoidance
sion.
can lead to fatal or severe in-
jury.
DANGER High-risk haz-
ard. Non-avoidance leads
to fatal or severe injury.
 5
OE Optional equipment. EQUIPMENT
The vehicles are
assembled com- When you ordered your
plete with all the BMW Motorrad, you chose
BMW Motorrad various items of custom
optional equipment equipment. This rider's manual
originally ordered. describes optional equipment
(OE) and selected optional
OA Optional accessories. accessories (OA) provided
You can obtain by BMW. This explains why
BMW Motorrad the manual may also contain
optional accessories descriptions of equipment that
through your author- you might not have selected.
ised BMW Motorrad Please note, too, that on
dealer; optional account of country-specific
accessories have to differences, your motorcycle
be retrofitted to the might not be exactly as
vehicle. illustrated.
ABS Anti-lock brake sys- If your motorcycle contains
tem. equipment that has not been
described, its description can
D-ESA Electronic Suspension
be found in a separate manual.
Adjustment.
DTC Dynamic Traction Con- TECHNICAL DATA
trol. All dimensions, weights and
DWA power ratings stated in the
Anti-theft alarm.
rider's manual are quoted to
EWS Electronic immobiliser. the standards and comply with
RDC Tyre pressure monitor- the tolerance requirements of
ing. the Deutsches Institut für Nor-
mung e. V. (DIN).
Technical data and specifica-
tions in this rider's manual are
guide values. The vehicle-spe-
cific data may deviate from
these, for example as a result
6 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
of selected optional equipment, ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF
the national-market version or INFORMATION
country-specific measuring pro-
Authorised BMW Motorrad
cedures. Detailed values can be
retailer
taken from the vehicle regis-
tration documents, or can be Your authorised
obtained from your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer
BMW Motorrad retailer or an- will be happy to answer any
other qualified service partner questions you may have.
or specialist workshop. The Internet
specifications in the vehicle The rider's manual for your
documents always have priority vehicle, operating and installa-
over the information provided tion instructions for accessories
in this rider's manual. and general information about
BMW Motorrad, in relation to
CURRENCY technology, for example, are
The high safety and quality available for download from
standards of BMW motorcycles bmw-motorrad.com/manuals.
are maintained by constant
development work on designs, CERTIFICATES AND OPERAT-
equipment and accessories. ING LICENCES
Because of this, your vehicle The certificates for the vehicle
may differ from the information and the official operating li-
supplied in the rider's manual. cences for accessories can be
At the time of production of downloaded from
the motorcycle, the rider's bmw-motorrad.com/certifica-
manual is the most up- tion.
to-date source. Owing to
updates subsequent to the DATA MEMORY
date of publication, differences General
between the printed rider's Control units are installed in
manual and the online version the vehicle. Control units pro-
are possible. cess data that they receive, for
Up-to-date information example, from vehicle sensors,
is available at or that they generate them-
bmw-motorrad.com/service. selves or exchange between
 7
each other. Some control units Vehicle users have the right to
are required for the vehicle to obtain full information at no
function safely or provide as- cost from persons or entities
sistance during riding, for ex- storing personal data of the
ample assistance systems. In vehicle user.
addition, control units enable These entities may include:
comfort or infotainment func- Manufacturer of the vehicle
tions. Qualified service partners
Information on data that has Specialist workshops
been stored or exchanged can Service providers
be obtained from the manufac- Vehicle users have the right to
turer of the vehicle, for example request information on what
via a separate booklet. personal data has been stored,
Personal reference for what purpose the data
Each vehicle is identified with a is used, and where the data
clear vehicle identification num- comes from. To obtain this
ber. Depending on the coun- information, proof of ownership
try, the vehicle identification or use is required.
number, the number plate and The right to information also
the corresponding authorities includes information about
can be referenced to ascertain data that has been shared with
the vehicle owner. There are other companies or entities.
also other ways to use data ob- The website of the vehicle
tained from the vehicle to trace manufacturer contains the
the rider or vehicle owner, for applicable data protection
example using the Connected- information. This data
Drive user account. protection information includes
information on the right to
Data protection rights have data deleted or corrected.
In accordance with applicable The manufacturer of the vehicle
data protection laws, vehicle also provides their contact
users have certain rights in re- details and those of the data
lation to the manufacturer of protection officer on their
the vehicle or in relation to website.
companies which collect or The vehicle owner can also re-
process personal data. quest that a BMW Motorrad
8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
retailer or another qualified Environmental conditions, for
service partner or specialist example temperature
workshop read out the data
The data is only processed in
that is stored in the vehicle for
the vehicle itself and is gener-
a charge.
ally non-permanent. The data is
The vehicle data is read out
not stored beyond the operat-
using the legally prescribed
ing period.
socket for on-board diagnosis
Electronic components, for ex-
(OBD) in the vehicle.
ample control units, contain
Legal requirements for the components for storing tech-
disclosure of data nical information. Information
As part of its legal responsib- can be temporarily or perman-
ilities, the manufacturer of the ently stored on the vehicle con-
vehicle is obligated to make its dition, component loads, incid-
stored data available to the rel- ents or errors.
evant authorities. This data is This information is generally
provided in the required scope used to document the condi-
in individual cases, for example tion of a component, a module,
to clarify a criminal offence. a system or the surrounding
In the context of applicable area, for example:
laws, public agencies are en- Operating conditions of sys-
titled in individual cases to read tem components, for example
out data from the vehicle them- filling levels, tyre pressure
selves. Malfunctions and faults in im-
portant system components,
Operating data in the vehicle for example light and brakes
Control units process data to Response of the vehicle in
operate the vehicle. special riding situations, for
This includes, for example: example engagement of the
Status reports of the vehicle driving dynamics systems
and its individual components, Information on incidents
for example wheel speed, resulting in damage to the
wheel circumferential velo- vehicle
city, deceleration
The data is necessary for the
provision of control unit func-
 9
tions. Furthermore, the data obligations and to improve
is used to detect and rectify quality.
malfunctions and to enable the In addition, the manufacturer
vehicle manufacturer to optim- has various product monitor-
ise vehicle functions. ing obligations arising from
The vast majority of this data product liability legislation. To
is non-permanent and is only meet these obligations, the
processed in the vehicle it- vehicle manufacturer requires
self. Only a small amount of technical data from the vehicle.
the data is stored in incident or The data from the vehicle can
fault memories as required by also be used to check warranty
events. claims from the customer.
If services are accessed, for Error and incident memories in
example repairs, service pro- the vehicle can be reset during
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
If required, data can be entered
is used to read out the data.
in the entertainment and
The data is obtained, pro-
communication system of the
cessed and used by the
vehicle, for example using a
relevant parts of the retailer
smartphone.
network. The data is used
Depending on the individual
to document the technical
equipment, this includes:
conditions of the vehicle, to
help with error localization,
to comply with warranty
10 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Multimedia data, such as mu- formation is transferred to the
sic for playback mobile device. Depending on
Contacts data for use in con- the type of integration, this in-
nection with a communication cludes, for example, position
system or an integrated navig- data and additional general
ation system vehicle information. This en-
Entered destinations ables optimal use of the selec-
Data on the use of internet ted apps, for example naviga-
services. This data can be tion or music playback.
stored locally in the vehicle The type of additional data pro-
or is located on a device that cessing is determined by the
is connected to the vehicle, provider of the respective app.
for example smartphone, USB The scope of the possible set-
stick, MP3 player. If this data tings depends on the corres-
is stored in the vehicle, the ponding app and the operating
data can be deleted at any system of the mobile 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
pends on the selected settings the vehicle and other systems.
when using the services. The wireless connection
Incorporation of mobile is enabled by the vehicle's
devices own transceiver unit or
Depending on the equipment, using personally integrated
mobile devices connected to mobile devices, for example
the vehicle, for example smart- smartphones. Online functions
phones, can be controlled using can be accessed through this
the operating elements of the wireless connection. These
vehicle. include online services and
The image and sound of the apps that are provided by the
mobile device can then be out- vehicle manufacturer or by
put via the multimedia system. other providers.
At the same time, specific in-
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Services of the vehicle has no influence on the con-
manufacturer tent that is exchanged in this
For online services of the instance. Information on the
vehicle manufacturer, the type, scope and purpose of the
individual functions are data capture and use of per-
described at suitable points, sonal data as part of the ser-
for example rider's manual, vices of third parties can be
website of the manufacturer. ascertained from the individual
At the same time, information provider.
is also provided on the
relevant data protection law. INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY
Personal data may be used to CALL SYSTEM
provide online services. Data with intelligent emergency
is exchanged using a secure call OE
connection, for example with Principle
the IT systems provided by the The intelligent emergency call
vehicle manufacturer. system enables manual or auto-
Obtaining, processing and us- matic emergency calls, for ex-
ing personal data outside of ample in the event of an acci-
the normal provision of ser- dent.
vices requires legal permission, The emergency calls are re-
contractual agreement or con- ceived by an emergency call
sent. It is also possible to have centre that is commissioned by
the entire data connection ac- the vehicle manufacturer.
tivated or deactivated. Stat- For information on operating
utory functions are excluded the intelligent emergency call
from this. system and its functions see
Services from other providers ( 84).
When using online services Legal basis
from other providers, these Processing of personal data
services are subject to the re- using the intelligent emergency
sponsibility and the data pro- call system is in line with the
tection and operating con- following regulations:
ditions of the individual pro-
vider. The vehicle manufacturer
12 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Protection of personal data: press permission of the per-
Directive 95/46/EC of the son affected by the data pro-
European Parliament and of cessing, for example the vehicle
the Council. owner.
Protection of personal data: SIM card
Directive 2002/58/EC of the The intelligent emergency call
European Parliament and of system operates via the mobile
the Council. phone network using the SIM
The legal basis for the activa- card installed in the vehicle.
tion and function of the intel- The SIM card is permanently
ligent emergency call system logged into the mobile phone
is the concluded Connected- network to enable rapid con-
Ride contract for this function, nection setup. Data is sent to
as well as the corresponding the vehicle manufacturer in the
laws, ordinances and directives event of an emergency.
of the European Parliament and Improving quality
of 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
 13
card installed in a particular tions centre by the statutory
vehicle. emergency call system eCall.
In addition, the intelligent
Log data of emergency calls
emergency call system sends
The log data of emergency
the following additional
calls is stored in a memory of
information to an emergency
the vehicle. The oldest log data
call centre commissioned by
is regularly deleted. The log
the vehicle manufacturer and,
data includes, for example, in-
if required, to the emergency
formation on when and where
services:
an emergency call was made. Accident data, for example
In exceptional cases, the log the direction of impact detec-
data can be read out of the ted by the vehicle sensors, to
vehicle memory. As a rule, log assist the emergency services
data is only read out following response.
a court order, and this is only Contact details, for example
possible if the corresponding the phone number of the
devices are connected directly installed SIM card and the
to the vehicle. phone number of the rider,
Automatic emergency call if available, to enable rapid
The system is designed so that, contact with those involved in
following a sufficiently serious the accident if required.
accident, which is detected by Data storage
sensors in the vehicle, an emer- The data for an activated
gency call is automatically ac- emergency call is stored in
tivated. the vehicle. The data contains
Sent information information on the emergency
When making an emergency call, for example the location
call using the intelligent emer- and time of the emergency call.
gency call system, the system The voice recordings of the
forwards the same information emergency call are stored at
to the designated emergency the emergency call centre.
call centre as is forwarded to The voice recordings of the
the public emergency opera- customer are stored for 24
hours in case details of the
emergency call need to be ana-
14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
lysed. After this, the voice re-
cordings are deleted. The voice
recordings of the employee of
the emergency call centre are
stored for 24 hours for quality
assurance purposes.
Information on personal data
The data that is processed as
part of the intelligent emer-
gency call is processed exclus-
ively to carry out the emer-
gency call. As part of its stat-
utory obligation, the manufac-
turer of the vehicle provides
information about the data that
it has processed and any data
that it still has stored.
Regional restriction
A precondition for the oper-
ability of the intelligent emer-
gency call function is that the
national-market version has to
include support for the region
where the vehicle is currently in
use.
More information about re-
gional restrictions:
support.bmw-motorrad.com
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GENERAL VIEWS

02
GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE 18
GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE 19
UNDERNEATH THE SEAT 20
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT 21
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT 22
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT 23
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 24
18 GENERAL VIEWS
GENERAL VIEW, LEFT SIDE

1 Power socket ( 200)

2 USB charging interface
( 201)
3 Seat lock ( 105)
4 Passenger grab handle
5 Adjustment of damping
( 114)
6 Rear footrest
7 Rider footrest
8 Oil filler opening and oil
dipstick ( 158)
 19
GENERAL VIEW, RIGHT SIDE

1 Adjustment of spring pre-

load ( 113)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 164)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 163)
4 Vehicle identification
number, type plate (on
steering head)
5 Coolant level indicator
(behind the side trim pan-
el) ( 166)
6 Rider footrest
7 Rear footrest
8 Passenger grab handle
20 GENERAL VIEWS
UNDERNEATH THE SEAT

1 Toolkit ( 157)
2 Payload table
3 Battery ( 188)
4 Main fuse ( 193)
5 Diagnostic connector
( 195)
6 Fuses ( 194)
 21
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, LEFT

1 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 87)
2 Cruise control ( 99)
3 Hazard warning lights
( 91)
4 DTC ( 91)
5 Dynamic ESA ( 93)
6 Auxiliary headlights
( 88)
7 Turn indicators ( 91)
8 Horn
9 MENU rocker button
( 63)
10 Multi-Controller ( 62)
11 Manual daytime riding
light ( 89)
22 GENERAL VIEWS
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT
with intelligent emergency call OE

1 Operating heated handle-

bar grips ( 104)
2 Select the riding mode
( 96)
3 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) ( 84)
4 Starter button ( 123)
5 SOS button
Intelligent emergency call
( 84)
 23
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, RIGHT

1 Operating heated handle-

bar grips ( 104)
2 Select the riding mode
( 96)
3 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) ( 84)
4 Starter button ( 123)
24 GENERAL VIEWS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1 Indicator and warning

lights ( 28)
2 Instrument cluster
( 29) ( 30)
3 DWA light-emitting diode
( 102)
with Keyless Ride OE
Indicator light for the ra-
dio-operated key ( 80)
4 Photosensor (for adapting
the brightness of the in-
strument lighting)
25
STATUS
INDICATORS

03
INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS 28
PURE RIDE VIEW 29
MENU VIEW 30
REV. COUNTER 31
RECOMMENDATION TO UPSHIFT 32
WARNING INDICATORS 32
28 STATUS INDICATORS
INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS

1 Turn indicators, left 9 with additional head-

( 91) light OE
2 High-beam headlight Auxiliary headlights.
( 87) ( 88)
3 General warning light
( 32)
4 Turn indicators, right
( 91)
5 Warning light, drive mal-
function ( 46)
6 DTC ( 55)
7 ABS ( 54)
8 Manual daytime riding
light ( 89)
 29
PURE RIDE VIEW

1 Change of operating fo- 14 Heating stages, handlebar

cus ( 70) grips ( 104)
2 Rev. counter ( 31) 15 Automatic daytime riding
3 Status line ( 66) light ( 90)
4 Speedometer 16 Outside temperature
5 Riding mode ( 95) warning ( 40)
6 Recommendation to up- 17 Ambient temperature
shift ( 32)
7 Gear indicator
8 Speed Limit Info ( 73)
9 Cruise control ( 99)
10 Clock ( 67)
11 Connection status
( 68)
12 Muting ( 67)
13 Operating help
30 STATUS INDICATORS
MENU VIEW

1 Speedometer 14 Outside temperature

2 Cruise control ( 99) warning ( 40)
3 Speed Limit Info ( 73) 15 Ambient temperature
4 Riding mode ( 95) 16 Menu section
5 Status line ( 66)
6 Recommendation to up-
shift ( 32)
7 Gear indicator
8 Clock
9 Connection status
10 Muting ( 67)
11 Operating help
12 Heating stages, handlebar
grips ( 104)
13 Automatic daytime riding
light ( 90)
 31
REV. COUNTER

1 Scale
2 Engine speed range
3 Upper/red engine speed
range
4 Needle
5 Secondary indicator
6 Unit for engine speed
display:
1000 revolutions per
minute
32 STATUS INDICATORS
RECOMMENDATION TO UP-
SHIFT

Check Control display

The messages differ in how
they show on the display. Dif-
The recommendation to upshift
ferent colours and symbols are
in the status line 1 or in the
used depending on priority:
Pure Ride view 2 indicates the
Green CHECK OK 1: No mes-
best time to upshift economic-
sage, optimum values.
ally. White circle with small "i" 2:
WARNING INDICATORS Information.
Yellow warning triangle 3:
Mode of presentation Warning, value not ideal.
Warnings are indicated by the Red warning triangle 3:
corresponding warning lights. Warning, value critical
Warnings are indicated by the
'General' warning light showing
in combination with a dialogue
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.
 33
or has reached a certain speed.
Dashes are displayed as place-
holders for as long as a meas-
ured value cannot be displayed
because the preconditions for
measurement have still to be
met. If there are no valid meas-
ured values, there will be no
assessment in the form of a
Values display coloured symbol.
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
Green: (OK) Current value is
ideal. Check Control dialogue
Blue: (Cold!) Current tem-
Messages are output as Check
perature is too low.
Yellow: (Low!/High!) Cur- Control dialogues 1.
If there are two or more
rent value is too low or too
Check Control messages of
high.
Red: (Hot!/High!) Current equal priority, the messages
temperature or value is too keep changing in the order of
high. their occurrence until they are
White: (---) No valid value acknowledged.
available. Dashes 5 are dis- If symbol 2 is actively dis-
played instead of a numerical played, it can be acknow-
value. ledged by tilting the Multi-
Controller to the left.
To some extent, indi- Check Control messages
vidual values can be pro- are attached dynamically to
cessed only after the vehicle the pages as additional tabs
has covered a certain distance in the My vehicle menu
34 STATUS INDICATORS
( 64). The message can be
called up again as long as the
fault persists.
 35

Warnings, overview
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
is displayed. Outside tempe-
rature warning
( 40)
lights up yel- Remote key not in Radio-operated
low. range. key out of range
( 40)
lights up yel- Keyless Ride Keyless Ride
low. failure failed ( 41)
lights up yel- Remote key bat- Replacing battery
low. tery weak. of radio-operated
key ( 41)
Vehicle voltage Voltage of the
low. vehicle electrical
system too low
( 41)
lights up yel- Vehicle voltage Voltage of the
low. critical! vehicle electrical
system critical
( 42)
flashes yel- Battery voltage Charging voltage
low. critical! critical ( 42)
lights up yel- The faulty bulb is dis- Bulb faulty
low. played. ( 43)
lights up yel- Light control Light control
low. failure! failed ( 44)
Alarm system Anti-theft alarm
batt. capacity battery weak
weak. ( 44)
36 STATUS INDICATORS
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
Alarm system Anti-theft alarm
battery empty. battery flat
( 44)
Alarm system DWA failed
failure ( 45)
lights up yel- Engine temp. Engine tempera-
low. high! ture high ( 45)
lights up red. Engine overheat- Engine over-
ing! heated ( 45)
shows. Engine! Drive malfunction
( 46)
flashes red. Serious fault in Serious drive mal-
the engine con- function ( 46)
flashes. trol!

lights up yel- No communication Engine control

low. with engine con- failed ( 47)
lights up. trol.

lights up yel- Fault in the en- Engine in emer-

low. gine control. gency-operation
mode ( 47)
flashes red. Serious fault in Serious fault in
the engine con- engine control
trol! ( 47)
lights up yel- is displayed in yellow. Tyre pressure
low. close to limit of
Tyre pressure permitted toler-
does not match ance ( 49)
setpoint
 37
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
flashes red. is displayed in red. Tyre pressure
outside permitted
Tyre pressure tolerance ( 50)
does not match
setpoint
Tyre press. con-
trol. Loss of
pressure.
"---" Transmission fault
( 51)
lights up yel- "---" Sensor faulty
low. or system fault
( 51)
lights up yel- RDC sensor bat- Battery for tyre
low. tery weak. pressure sensor
weak ( 52)
lights up yel- Tyre pressure Tyre pressure
low. check failure! monitoring (RDC)
failed ( 52)
Drop sensor Malfunction, drop
faulty. sensor ( 52)
lights up yel- Emergency call Emergency call
low. system error. function restricted
( 53)
lights up yel- Emergency call Emergency call
low. system error. function failed
( 53)
lights up yel- Side stand mon- Malfunction, side
low. itoring faulty. stand monitor
( 53)
38 STATUS INDICATORS
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
flashes. ABS self-dia-
gnosis not com-
pleted ( 54)
lights up yel- Limited ABS ABS fault ( 54)
low. availability!
lights up.

lights up yel- ABS failure! ABS failed

low. ( 54)
lights up.

lights up yel- ABS Pro failure! ABS Pro failed

low. ( 55)
lights up.

quick- DTC intervention

flashes. ( 55)
slow-flashes. DTC self-dia-
gnosis not com-
pleted ( 55)
lights up. Off! DTC switched off
( 56)
Traction control
deactivated.
lights up yel- Traction control DTC restricted
low. limited! ( 56)
lights up.
 39
Indicator and Display text Meaning
warning lights
lights up yel- Traction control DTC fault ( 56)
low. failure!
lights up.

lights up yel- Spring strut ad- D-ESA fault

low. justment faulty! ( 57)
Fuel reserve reached. Fuel down to re-
Go to a filling station serve ( 57)
soon
flashes. Gear not taught
( 58)
flashes Hazard warning
green. lights system
flashes is switched on
green. ( 58)
is displayed in white. Service due
( 59)
Service due!
lights up yel- is displayed in yellow. Service-due
low. date has passed
Service overdue! ( 59)
40 STATUS INDICATORS
Ambient temperature
The outside temperature is dis- WARNING
played in the status line of the
TFT display. Risk of black ice forming
even when temperature is
When the vehicle is at a stand-
above approx. 3 °C
still, the heat of the electrical
machine can falsify the ambi- Risk of accident
Always take extra care when
ent-temperature reading. If the
temperatures are low; re-
heat of the electrical machine
member that there is par-
is affecting it too much, dashes
ticular danger of black ice
are temporarily shown in place
forming on bridges and
of the value.
where the road is in shade.
There is a risk of black ice
Ride carefully and think well
if the ambient tempera-
ahead.
ture falls below the limit value
of approx. 3 °C. Radio-operated key out of
The first time the tempera- range
ture drops below this value, with Keyless Ride OE
the ambient-temperature read- lights up yellow.
ing and the ice crystal symbol
flash in the status line of the
Remote key not in
TFT display.
range. Not possible
Outside temperature warning to switch on ignition
is displayed. again.
Possible cause:
Possible cause: Communication between radio-
operated key and propulsion-
The air temperature unit electronics is disrupted.
measured at the vehicle Check the battery in the ra-
is lower than: dio-operated key.
approx. 3 °C with Keyless Ride OE
Replace the battery of the ra-
dio-operated key. ( 82)
Use the spare key to continue
your journey.
 41
with Keyless Ride OE Replacing battery of radio-
Battery of the radio-operated operated key
key is empty or loss of the with Keyless Ride OE
radio-operated key. ( 81)
lights up yellow.
Remain calm if the Check
Control dialogue appears on
the display while you are rid- Remote key battery
ing. You can continue your weak. Function lim-
journey, the engine will not ited. Change battery.
switch off. Possible cause:
Have the faulty radio-operated The integral battery in the ra-
key replaced by an authorised dio-operated key has lost a
BMW Motorrad retailer. significant proportion of its
Keyless Ride failed original capacity. There is no
with Keyless Ride OE assurance of how long the ra-
dio-operated key can remain
lights up yellow. operational.
Replace the battery of the ra-
Keyless Ride failure dio-operated key. ( 82)
Do not stop the en- Voltage of the vehicle
gine. It may not be poss. electrical system too low
to restart the engine. Vehicle voltage low.
Possible cause: Switch off unneces-
The Keyless Ride control unit sary consumers.
has diagnosed a communica- The voltage of the vehicle elec-
tion fault. trical system is too low. If you
Do not switch off the motor.
continue to ride the motorcycle
Proceed as directly as pos-
the on-board electronics will
sible to an authorised work-
drain the battery.
shop, preferably an authorised Possible cause:
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Consumers with high power
Motor start with Keyless Ride
consumption are in operation
can no longer be initiated.
(such as heated body warm-
DWA can no longer be activ-
ers), too many consumers are
ated.
in operation at one time, or
battery faulty.
42 STATUS INDICATORS
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.
Voltage of the vehicle If the fault persists or occurs
electrical system critical without consumers connec-
ted, have the fault rectified as
lights up yellow.
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
Vehicle voltage authorised BMW Motorrad re-
critical! Consumers tailer.
were switched off. Check
battery condition. Charging voltage critical
flashes yellow.
WARNING
Battery voltage
Failure of the vehicle sys- critical! Accident
tems risk. Stop driving.
Risk of accident
Do not continue your jour-
WARNING
ney.
Failure of the vehicle sys-
The voltage of the vehicle elec-
tems
trical system is critical. The on-
Risk of accident
board electronics will drain the
Do not continue your jour-
battery.
ney.
Battery is not being charged.
The on-board electronics will
drain the battery.
 43
Possible cause: or. Right additional
Alternator malfunction, battery headlight faulty!
faulty or fuse has blown. Rear left turn in-
Have the fault rectified as dicator faulty! or.
quickly as possible by a spe- Rear right turn indic-
cialist workshop, preferably an ator faulty!
authorised BMW Motorrad re- Number plate light
tailer. faulty!
Bulb faulty Have it checked by a
lights up yellow. specialist workshop.

The faulty bulb is dis-

WARNING
played:
High beam faulty! Vehicle overlooked in traffic
due to failure of the lights
on the vehicle
Front left turn in-
Safety risk
dicator faulty! or.
Always replace a faulty bulb
Front right turn indic-
at the earliest possible op-
ator faulty!
portunity. Consult a special-
Low-beam headlight ist workshop, preferably an
faulty! authorised BMW Motorrad
Front side light Retailer.
faulty!
Possible cause:
Daytime riding light Bulb faulty.
faulty! Visually inspect to ascertain
Tail light faulty! which bulb is faulty.
Have LED light sources re-
Brake light faulty! placed as complete units;
consult a specialist work-
with additional headlight OE shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Left additional
headlight faulty!
44 STATUS INDICATORS
Light control failed appointment at a spe-
lights up yellow. cialist workshop.
This error message is dis-
Light control fail- played briefly only after
ure! Have it checked the Pre-Ride-Check completes.
by a specialist work- Possible cause:
shop. The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost a signific-
WARNING ant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assur-
Vehicle overlooked in traffic ance of how long the anti-theft
on account of failure of the alarm can remain operational if
vehicle lighting the vehicle's battery is discon-
Safety risk nected.
Have the fault rectified Consult a specialist work-
as quickly as possible by shop, preferably an authorised
a specialist workshop, BMW Motorrad retailer.
preferably an authorised
Anti-theft alarm battery flat
BMW Motorrad retailer.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
The vehicle lighting has partially
Alarm system battery
or completely failed.
Possible cause: empty. No independ-
ent alarm. Make an ap-
Light control has diagnosed a
pointment at a special-
communication fault.
Have the fault rectified as
ist workshop.
quickly as possible by a spe- This error message is dis-
cialist workshop, preferably an played briefly only after
authorised BMW Motorrad re- the Pre-Ride-Check completes.
tailer. Possible cause:
Anti-theft alarm battery weak The integral battery in the anti-
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE theft alarm (DWA) has lost its
entire original capacity. The
Alarm system batt. system cannot guarantee the
capacity weak. No DWA function if the vehicle
restrictions. Make an battery is disconnected.
 45
Consult a specialist work- Possible cause:
shop, preferably an authorised The coolant level is too low.
BMW Motorrad retailer. Check the coolant level.
DWA failed ( 166)
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE If the coolant level is too low:
Allow the motor to cool
Alarm system failure down. Top up the coolant.
Have it checked by a Have the cooling system
specialist workshop. checked by a specialist
Possible cause: workshop, preferably an
The DWA control unit has dia- authorised BMW Motorrad
gnosed a communication fault. retailer.
Consult a specialist work- Possible cause:
shop, preferably an authorised
The temperature sensor has
BMW Motorrad retailer.
detected a high temperature in
DWA can no longer be activ-
the motor.
ated or deactivated.
If possible, ride in the part-
False alarm possible.
load range to cool down the
Engine temperature high motor.
lights up yellow. If the motor temperature is
frequently too high, have the
Engine temp. high! fault rectified as soon as pos-
Continue riding with sible by a specialist work-
restriction to allow shop, preferably an authorised
cooling. BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine overheated
ATTENTION lights up red.

Riding with overheated en-

Engine overheating!
gine
Stop when it is safe
Engine damage
Compliance with the inform- to do so and switch off
ation set out below is essen- the engine.
tial.
46 STATUS INDICATORS
Drive malfunction
ATTENTION shows.

Riding with overheated en-

gine Engine! Have it
Engine damage checked by a spe-
Compliance with the inform- cialist workshop.
ation set out below is essen- Possible cause:
tial. The motor control unit has
diagnosed a fault that affects
Possible cause:
pollutant emissions and/or re-
The coolant level is too low. duces power.
Check the coolant level. Have the fault rectified
( 166) by a specialist workshop,
If the coolant level is too low: preferably an authorised
Allow the motor to cool BMW Motorrad retailer.
down. Top up the coolant. You can continue riding; pol-
Have the cooling system lutant emissions are higher
checked by a specialist than the threshold values.
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad Serious drive malfunction
retailer. flashes red.
Possible cause:
flashes.
Engine is overheated.
Carefully bring the vehicle to
a stop, switch off the engine Serious fault in the
and wait until the engine has engine control! Rid-
cooled down. ing at mod. speed pos.
If engine overheating is a fre- Damage possible. Have
quent occurrence, have the checked by workshop.
fault rectified as quickly as Possible cause:
possible by a specialist work- The engine control unit has dia-
shop, preferably an authorised gnosed a fault that can lead to
BMW Motorrad retailer. damage to the exhaust system.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
 47
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer. WARNING
It is possible to continue to
ride but not recommended. Unusual ride characterist-
ics when engine running in
Engine control failed
emergency-operation mode
lights up yellow. Risk of accident
Avoid accelerating sharply
lights up. and overtaking.
Possible cause:
No communication The electronic control unit has
with engine control. diagnosed a fault. In excep-
Multiple sys. affected. tional cases, the engine stops
Ride carefully to the and refuses to start. Otherwise,
next specialist work- the engine runs in emergency
shop. operating mode.
Possible cause: You can continue to ride, but
Communication with the en- bear in mind that the usual
gine control unit has failed. engine performance might
You can continue to ride. not be available.
Have the fault rectified as Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe- quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably cialist workshop, preferably an
an authorised BMW Motorrad authorised BMW Motorrad re-
retailer. tailer.
Engine in emergency- Serious fault in engine control
operation mode flashes red.
lights up yellow.
Serious fault in the
Fault in the engine engine control! Rid-
control. Onward ing at mod. speed pos.
journey possible Ride Damage possible. Have
carefully to next spe- checked by workshop.
cialist workshop.
48 STATUS INDICATORS
Tyre pressure
WARNING with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
Engine damage when run-
ning in emergency-operation In addition to the MY VEHICLE
mode menu screen and the Check
Risk of accident Control messages, there is also
Ride slowly, avoid accelerat- the TYRE PRESSURE screen
ing sharply and overtaking. for showing the tyre pressures:
If possible, have the vehicle
picked up and have the
fault rectified by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault that can lead to
serious consequential faults. The values on the left are for
The engine is in emergency-op- the front wheel; those on the
eration mode. right are for the rear wheel.
It is possible to continue to Along with the measured tyre
ride but not recommended. pressures, the specified tyre
Avoid high load and rpm pressures dependent on load
ranges if possible. are shown as well.
Have the fault rectified as Immediately after the ignition
quickly as possible by a spe- is switched on, only dashes are
cialist workshop, preferably an displayed. The sensors do not
authorised BMW Motorrad re- start transmitting measured
tailer. tyre pressure signals until the
first time the vehicle acceler-
ates to more than the minimum
speed stated below:
 49
sensor is outside the permiss-
RDC sensor is not active
ible tolerance range.

min 30 km/h (The RDC For further information about

sensor does not transmit its BMW Motorrad RDC, see the
signal to the vehicle until a section entitled "Engineering
certain minimum speed has details" ( 151).
been reached.) Tyre pressure close to limit of
The tyre pressures permitted tolerance
are shown in the TFT with tyre pressure control
display as temperature (RDC) OE
compensated and always lights up yellow.
refer to the following tyre air
temperature:
is displayed in yellow.
20 °C

If the tyre symbol appears Tyre pressure does

as well, showing yellow or not match setpoint
red, this is a warning. Check tyre pressure.
Possible cause:
The stated tolerance Measured tyre pressure is close
ranges for tyre pressures to the limit of permitted toler-
are referenced to one-up ance.
riding. Correct tyre pressure.
Before adjusting tyre pres-
If the value in question is
sure, read the information on
close to the limit of the
temperature compensation
permissible tolerance range,
and adjusting pressure in the
the reading is accompanied
section entitled "Engineering
by the 'General' warning light
details":
showing yellow.
Temperature compensation
( 151)
The 'General' warning
Pressure adaptation ( 152)
light flashes red if the
Find the correct tyre pres-
tyre pressure registered by the
sures in the following places:
50 STATUS INDICATORS
Back cover of the rider's Possible cause:
manual Measured tyre pressure is out-
Instrument cluster in the TYRE side permitted tolerance.
PRESSURE view Check the tyre for damage
Tyre pressures table and to ascertain whether the
Tyre pressure outside vehicle can be ridden with the
permitted tolerance tyre in its present condition.
with tyre pressure control If the vehicle can be ridden
(RDC) OE with the tyre in its present con-
dition:
flashes red. Correct the tyre pressure at
the earliest possible oppor-
is displayed in red. tunity.
Before adjusting tyre pres-
Tyre pressure does sure, read the information on
not match setpoint temperature compensation
Stop immediately! Check and adjusting pressure in the
tyre pressure. section entitled "Engineering
details":
Tyre press. control. Temperature compensation
Loss of pressure. ( 151)
Stop immediately! Check Pressure adaptation ( 152)
tyre pressure. Find the correct tyre pres-
sures in the following places:
WARNING Back cover of the rider's
manual
Tyre pressure outside the Instrument cluster in the TYRE
permitted tolerance. PRESSURE view
Risk of accident, degradation Tyre pressures table
of the vehicle's driving char- Have the tyre checked for
acteristics. damage by a specialist work-
Adapt your style of riding shop, preferably an authorised
accordingly. BMW Motorrad retailer.
If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition:
 51
Do not continue your journey. Possible cause:
Notify the breakdown service. Wireless communication with
Transmission fault the RDC sensors has been dis-
with tyre pressure control rupted. Possible causes include
(RDC) OE radio-communication systems
operating in the vicinity and in-
"---" terfering with the link between
the RDC control unit and the
Possible cause: sensors.
The vehicle has not reached the Move to another location and
minimum speed ( 151). observe the RDC readings.
RDC sensor is not active Assume that a permanent
fault has not occurred unless
the 'General' warning light
min 30 km/h (The RDC comes on to accompany the
sensor does not transmit its symptoms. Under these cir-
signal to the vehicle until a cumstances:
certain minimum speed has Have the fault rectified
been reached.) by a specialist workshop,
Increase speed above this preferably an authorised
threshold and observe the BMW Motorrad retailer.
RDC readings. Assume that
Sensor faulty or system fault
a permanent fault has not oc-
with tyre pressure control
curred unless the 'General'
(RDC) OE
warning light comes on to ac-
company the symptoms. Un- lights up yellow.
der these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified "---"
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
Possible cause:
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Vehicle is fitted with wheels
not equipped with RDC
sensors.
Retrofit a set of wheels
equipped with RDC sensors.
52 STATUS INDICATORS
Possible cause: Tyre pressure monitoring
One or both RDC sensors have (RDC) failed
failed or a system fault has oc- lights up yellow.
curred.
Have the fault rectified Tyre pressure check
by a specialist workshop, failure! Function
preferably an authorised limited. Have it checked
BMW Motorrad retailer. by a specialist work-
Battery for tyre pressure shop.
sensor weak Possible cause:
with tyre pressure control The tyre pressure control (RDC)
(RDC) OE control unit has diagnosed a
lights up yellow. communication fault.
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
RDC sensor battery BMW Motorrad retailer.
weak. Function lim- Tyre pressure warnings not
ited. Have it checked by available.
a specialist workshop.
Malfunction, drop sensor
This error message is dis-
played briefly only after
Drop sensor faulty.
the Pre-Ride-Check completes.
Have it checked by a
specialist workshop.
Possible cause:
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the tyre-
The drop sensor is not avail-
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
able.
nificant proportion of its ori-
Consult a specialist work-
ginal capacity. There is no as-
shop, preferably an authorised
surance of how long the tyre
BMW Motorrad retailer.
pressure monitoring system
can remain operational.
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
 53
Emergency call function Possible cause:
restricted The control unit of the
with intelligent emergency emergency call system
call OE has diagnosed a fault. The
emergency call function has
lights up yellow.
failed.
Bear in mind that an emer-
Emergency call sys- gency call cannot be made.
tem error. Make an Consult a specialist work-
appointment at a spe- shop, preferably an authorised
cialist workshop. BMW Motorrad retailer.
Possible cause:
Malfunction, side stand
The emergency call cannot be monitor
made automatically or cannot
lights up yellow.
be made via BMW.
Observe the information on
operating the intelligent emer- Side stand monitor-
gency call from page ( 84) ing faulty. Onward
onwards. journey possible. En-
Consult a specialist work- gine will stop if sta-
shop, preferably an authorised tionary! Have checked by
BMW Motorrad retailer. workshop.
Possible cause:
Emergency call function failed
with intelligent emergency Side-stand switch or
call OE wiring damaged
lights up yellow. The motor will switch off
when speed drops below the
Emergency call sys- minimum threshold. You can-
tem error. Make an not resume your journey.
appointment at a spe- min 5 km/h
cialist workshop. Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
54 STATUS INDICATORS
ABS self-diagnosis not lead to an ABS fault message
completed ( 143).
flashes. Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
Possible cause: cialist workshop, preferably an
The ABS function is not avail- authorised BMW Motorrad re-
able, because self-diagnosis did tailer.
not complete. The motorcycle ABS failed
has to move forward a few lights up yellow.
metres for the wheel sensors
to be tested. lights up.
Pull away slowly. Bear in
mind that the ABS function
is not available until self- ABS failure! Onward
diagnosis has completed. journey possible.
Ride carefully to next
ABS fault specialist workshop.
lights up yellow. Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-
lights up. tected a fault. The ABS func-
tion is not available.
Limited ABS availab- You can continue to ride.
ility! Onward jour- Bear in mind the more
ney possible. Ride care- detailed information on
fully to next specialist certain situations that can
workshop. lead to an ABS fault message
Possible cause: ( 143).
Have the fault rectified as
The ABS control unit has de-
quickly as possible by a spe-
tected a fault. The ABS func-
cialist workshop, preferably an
tion is available, subject to re-
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
strictions.
You can continue to ride. tailer.
Bear in mind the more
detailed information on
certain situations that can
 55
ABS Pro failed Possible cause:
lights up yellow. The DTC has detected a de-
gree of instability at the rear
lights up. wheel and has intervened to re-
duce torque.
The indicator and warning light
ABS Pro failure! On-
flashes longer than the duration
ward journey pos-
of the DTC. This affords the
sible. Ride carefully
rider visual feedback on con-
to next specialist work-
trol intervention even after the
shop.
critical situation has been dealt
Possible cause:
with.
Monitoring of the ABS Pro You can continue to ride.
function has detected a fault. Ride carefully and think well
The ABS Pro function is not ahead.
available. The ABS function is
still available. ABS provides DTC self-diagnosis not
support only for braking in completed
straight-ahead driving. slow-flashes.
You can continue to ride.
Bear in mind the more Possible cause:
detailed information on DTC self-diagnosis not
certain situations that can completed
lead to an ABS Pro fault
message ( 143). The DTC function is not
Have the fault rectified as available, because self-
quickly as possible by a spe- diagnosis did not complete.
cialist workshop, preferably an (The motorcycle has to reach
authorised BMW Motorrad re- a defined minimum speed
tailer. with the engine running for
the wheel-speed sensors to
DTC intervention be checked: min 5 km/h)
quick-flashes. Pull away slowly. Bear in
mind that the DTC function
is not available until self-
diagnosis has completed.
56 STATUS INDICATORS
DTC switched off
lights up. ATTENTION

Damaged components
Off! Damage to sensors, for ex-
ample, which causes malfunc-
Traction control de- tions
activated. Do not transport any ob-
Possible cause: jects underneath the driver
The rider has switched off the or passenger seat.
DTC system. Secure the toolkit.
Switch on DTC. ( 92) Do not damage the angular
DTC restricted rate sensor.
lights up yellow. Bear in mind that the DTC
function and other dynamic
control system functions are
lights up.
restricted.
You can continue to ride.
Traction control Bear in mind the more
limited! Onward detailed information on
journey possible. situations that can lead to a
Ride carefully to next DTC fault ( 146).
specialist workshop. Have the fault rectified as
Possible cause: quickly as possible by a spe-
The engine control unit has de- cialist workshop, preferably an
tected a DTC fault. authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
DTC fault
lights up yellow.

lights up.

Traction control
failure! Onward
journey possible.
 57
Ride carefully to next D-ESA fault
specialist workshop. with Dynamic ESA OE
Possible cause:
lights up yellow.
The engine control unit has de-
tected a DTC fault.
Spring strut adjust-
ment faulty! Onward
ATTENTION
journey possible. Ride
Damaged components carefully to next spe-
Damage to sensors, for ex- cialist workshop.
ample, which causes malfunc- Possible cause:
tions The Dynamic ESA control
Do not transport any ob- unit has detected a fault.
jects underneath the driver Components of the electronic
or passenger seat. suspension adjustment system
Secure the toolkit. are faulty or communication
Do not damage the angular with the control unit is
rate sensor. disrupted. In this condition,
Bear in mind that the DTC the motorcycle has too much
function and other dynamic damping and is uncomfortable
control system functions are to drive, especially on roads in
not available. poor condition.
You can continue to ride. Have the fault rectified as
Bear in mind the more quickly as possible by a spe-
detailed information on cialist workshop, preferably an
situations that can lead to a authorised BMW Motorrad re-
DTC fault ( 146). tailer.
Have the fault rectified as Fuel down to reserve
quickly as possible by a spe- Fuel reserve reached. Go
cialist workshop, preferably an to a filling station soon.
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
58 STATUS INDICATORS
position and then re-open the
WARNING throttle.
The gear indicator stops
Irregular engine operation or flashing when the gearbox
engine shutdown due to lack sensor has been trained
of fuel successfully.
Risk of accident, damage to When the gearbox sensor has
catalytic converter been taught successfully, Gear
Do not run the fuel tank dry. Shift Assistant Pro works as
Possible cause: described ( 152).
If teaching is not successful,
The fuel tank contains no more
have the fault rectified
than the reserve quantity of
by a specialist workshop,
fuel.
preferably an authorised
Reserve fuel BMW Motorrad retailer.
Hazard warning lights system
approx. 4 l is switched on
Refuel. ( 133) flashes green.
Gear not taught
with shift assistant Pro OE flashes green.
The gear indicator flashes.
The Pro shift assistant is Possible cause:
not available. The driver has switched on the
Possible cause: hazard warning lights system.
The gearbox sensor is not fully Operate the hazard warning
trained. flashers. ( 91)
Start the engine. ( 123)
Service display
Select neutral N.
Extend and then retract the If service is overdue, the
side stand, without touching due date or the odometer
the shift lever. reading at which service was
Use clutch control to engage due is accompanied by the
each gear in turn. In each 'General' warning light show-
gear repeatedly move the ing yellow.
throttle twistgrip to the idle If the service is overdue, a yel-
low CC message is displayed.
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Exclamation marks also draw Service-due date has passed
your attention to the displays lights up yellow.
for service, service appointment
and countdown distance in the is displayed in yellow.
MY VEHICLE and SERVICE
REQUIREMENTS menu screens.
Service overdue! Have
If the service-due indic- service performed by a
ator appears more than a specialist workshop.
month before the service date, Possible cause:
the current date has to be cor- Service is overdue because of
rected. This situation can occur the driving performance or the
if the battery was disconnec- date.
ted. Have your motorcycle ser-
Service due viced regularly by a specialist
is displayed in white. workshop, preferably by an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
Service due! Have tailer.
The vehicle remains oper-
service performed by a
ationally reliable and road-
specialist workshop.
Possible cause: worthy.
The vehicle retains its value.
Service is due, because of
either distance covered or time
expired.
Have your motorcycle ser-
viced regularly by a specialist
workshop, preferably by an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
The vehicle remains oper-
ationally reliable and road-
worthy.
The vehicle retains its value.
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER

04
WARNINGS 62
CONTROLS 62
MY VEHICLE 65
SETTINGS 66
BLUETOOTH PAIRING 68
OPERATING FOCUS 70
NAVIGATION 70
MEDIA 73
TELEPHONE 74
SOFTWARE VERSION 74
LICENCE INFORMATION 74
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WARNINGS CONTROLS
Multi-Controller
WARNING

Operation of a smartphone
while riding the vehicle
Risk of accident
Always comply with the
road traffic regulations in
force where you are riding.
Do not use a smartphone
while riding. This applies 1 Multi-Controller
with the exception of ap- A Move the cursor up in lists
plications without opera-
Increase volume
tion, such as hands-free tele-
B Move the cursor down in
phony.
lists
Reducing volume
WARNING C Activate function in ac-
cordance with feedback
Distraction from the road
Confirm selection/setting
and loss of control
Scrolling through menu
Operating the integrated in-
screens
formation system and com-
D Activate function in ac-
munication devices while
cordance with feedback
driving results in a risk of ac-
or go back
cident
Return to Menu view after
Operate those systems or
making settings
devices only when the traffic
situation allows for it. Change up one level in
If necessary, stop and oper- the hierarchy
ate the systems or devices Scrolling through menu
when stationary. screens
 63
MENU rocker button top section of the rocker but-
ton.
Instructions given by the
navigation system are
displayed as a dialogue if the
Navigation menu has not
been called up. Operation of
the MENU rocker button is
temporarily restricted.

Short-press the top section of Display Pure Ride view

MENU rocker button 1: Long-press the top section of
In Menu view: Change up one the MENU rocker button.
level. Calling up menu
In Pure Ride view: Change the
display for rider info. status
line.
Long-press the top section of
MENU rocker button 1:
In Menu view: Open the
Pure Ride view.
In Pure Ride or Sport view:
Switch the operating focus to
Display the Pure Ride view.
the Navigator.
( 63)
Short-press the bottom Short-press the bottom sec-
section of MENU rocker tion of button 2.
button 1: The following menus can be
Change down a level. called up:
Confirm selection/setting. My vehicle
Long-press the bottom
Navigation
Media
section of MENU rocker
Telephone
button 1: Settings
Change back to the last menu Repeatedly short-push Multi-
after a previous menu change Controller 1 to the right until
effected by long-pressing the
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the menu item you want is Operating pointer 2: You can
highlighted. scroll to the right.
Short-press the bottom sec- Operating pointer 3: You can
tion of button 2. scroll down.
The Settings menu can Operating pointer 4: You can
only be called up when scroll to the left.
the vehicle is stationary. Operating pointer 5: Right
end reached.
Operating pointers in the
main menu Operating pointers in
submenus
In addition to the operating
pointers in the main menu,
there are additional operating
pointers in the submenus.

Operating pointers show

whether interactions are
possible, and which ones.

Meaning of the operating

pointers:
Operating pointer 1: The cur-
rent display is in a hierarchical
menu. The number of sym-
bols indicates up to three
submenu levels. The colour
Meaning of the operating of the symbol changes, de-
pointers: pending on whether you can
Operating pointer 1: Left end return to a higher level.
reached.
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Operating pointer 2: One System status displays
more submenu level can be The system status is displayed
accessed. in the lower area of the menu if
Operating pointer 3: There a function is switched on or off.
are more entries than can be
displayed.
Switching functions on and
off

Examples of what the system

statuses mean:
System status 1: DTC func-
tion is switched on.
Some menu items have a
check box in front of them. MY VEHICLE
The check box shows whether Call up the on-board
the function is on or off. Action computer
symbols after the menu items Call up the My vehicle
indicate what action you can menu.
trigger by short-tilting the Scroll to the right until the
Multi-Controller to the right. ON-BOARD COMPUTER menu
Examples for switching on screen is displayed.
and off:
Reset the on-board computer
Symbol 1 shows that the
Call up the on-board com-
function is switched on.
puter. ( 65)
Symbol 2 shows that the
Press down the MENU rocker
function is switched off.
button.
Symbol 3 shows that the
Select Reset all values or
function can be switched off.
Reset individual values
Symbol 4 shows that the
and confirm.
function can be switched on.
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The following values can be SETTINGS
reset:
Select the content of the top
Break status line
Navigate to Settings,
Journey Display, Status line
content.
Current Switch on the desired dis-
plays.
You can switch between the
Speed
selected displays in the top
status line. If no displays are
Consump. selected, only the range will
be displayed.
Call up the trip computer Change the display for the
Call up the on-board com- status line
puter. ( 65) Requirement
Scroll to the right until the
The vehicle is at a standstill.
TRIP COMPUTER menu
The Pure Ride view is dis-
screen is displayed.
played.
Reset the trip computer
Switch on the ignition.
Call up the trip computer.
( 78)
( 66)
The instrument cluster shows
Press down the MENU rocker
all the information necessary
button.
for riding on public roads
Select Autom. reset or
from the on-board computer
Reset all values and con-
(e.g. TRIP 1) and the trip
firm.
If Autom. reset is selected, computer (e.g. TRIP 2). The
the trip computer is automat- information can be displayed
ically reset when a minimum in the top status line.
with tyre pressure control
of 6 hours have passed and
(RDC) OE
the date has changed since
Information from the tyre
the ignition was switched off.
pressure monitoring can also
be displayed.
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Select the content of the top Break 1
status line. ( 66)
Break 2

Speed 1 (Average)

Speed 2 (Average)

with tyre pressure control

(RDC) OE
Long-press button 1 to obtain Tyre pressure
the Pure Ride view.
Repeatedly short-press but- Fuel tank level
ton 1 to select the value in
the top status line 2. Range
The following values can be
displayed:
Total distance Adjusting volume
Connect the rider's and pas-
senger's helmets. ( 69)
Current distance 1 Increase volume: Turn the
Multi-Controller up.
Current distance 2 Reduce volume: Turn the
Multi-Controller down.
Consumption 1 (Aver- Mute: Turn the Multi-Control-
age) ler all the way down.
Consumption 2 (Aver- Changing system settings
age) Navigate to Settings, Sys-
Riding time 1 tem settings.
You can change the following
system settings here:
Riding time 2 Date and time
Units
Language
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Adjusting brightness pairing process is conducted
Navigate to Settings, only once, on initial contact.
Display, Brightness. On some mobile devices,
Adjust display brightness. e.g. those with the
When ambient brightness iOS operating system, the
drops below a defined BMW Motorrad Connected app
threshold, the display is has to be opened prior to use.
dimmed to the brightness set
here. During the pairing process, the
instrument cluster searches
Reset all settings
for other Bluetooth-compat-
Call up the Settings menu.
ible devices within its reception
Select Reset all and con-
range. The conditions that have
firm.
to be satisfied before the audio
The settings in the following
system can recognise another
menus are reset:
Vehicle settings device are as follows:
System settings The device's Bluetooth func-
Connections tion must be active
Display The device must be "visible"
Information to others
Other Bluetooth-compatible
Existing Bluetooth connec- devices must be OFF (e.g.
tions are not deleted. mobile phones and naviga-
The pairing of the tion systems).
vehicle to the current
BMW Motorrad Connected- Please consult the operating
Ride account is reset. instructions for your commu-
nication system.
BLUETOOTH PAIRING Pairing
Pairing Navigate to Settings, Con-
Two Bluetooth devices have nections.
to recognise each other be- Bluetooth connections can
fore they can communicate. be established, managed and
This process of mutual recogni- deleted in the CONNECTIONS
tion is known as pairing. When menu. The following
two devices have paired they
remember each other, so the
 69
Bluetooth connections are Follow the instructions on the
displayed: mobile device.
Mobile device Confirm that the code
Rider's helmet matches.
Passenger helm. The connection is established
The connection status for mo- and the connection status up-
bile devices is displayed. dated.
Connect mobile device If the connection is not
Perform pairing. ( 68) established, consult the
Activate the mobile device's troubleshooting chart in the
Bluetooth function (see mo- section entitled "Technical
bile device's operating in- data". ( 222)
structions). Depending on the mobile
Select Mobile device and device, telephone data is
confirm. transferred to the vehicle
Select Pair new mobile automatically.
device and confirm. Telephone data ( 74)
Mobile devices are being If the telephone book is
searched for. not displayed, consult the
troubleshooting chart in the
The Bluetooth symbol section entitled "Technical
flashes in the bottom data". ( 223)
status line during pairing. If the Bluetooth connection
does not work as expected,
Mobile devices found are dis-
consult the troubleshooting
played.
chart in the section entitled
Select and confirm mobile
"Technical data". ( 223)
device.
If the fuel tank is between Connect rider's and
the mobile device and passenger's helmet
the instrument cluster, the Perform pairing. ( 68)
Bluetooth connection may be Select Rider's helmet or
restricted. BMW Motorrad Passenger helm. and con-
recommends keeping the firm.
Make the helmet's communic-
mobile device above the fuel
ation system visible.
tank (e.g. carried in a jacket
pocket).
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Select Pair new rider's OPERATING FOCUS
helmet or Pair new pas-
with preparation for naviga-
seng. helmet and confirm.
tion system OE
Helmets are searched for.
Change of operating focus
The Bluetooth symbol If the Navigator is connected,
flashes in the bottom you can toggle between opera-
status line during pairing. tion of the Navigator and oper-
Helmets found are displayed. ation of the instrument cluster.
Select and confirm helmet. Change the operating focus
The connection is established Secure the navigation device.
and the connection status up- ( 208)
dated. Display the Pure Ride view.
If the connection is not ( 63)
established, consult the Long-press the top section of
troubleshooting chart in the the MENU rocker button.
section entitled "Technical Operating focus switches to
data". ( 222) the Navigator or the instru-
If the Bluetooth connection ment cluster, as applicable.
does not work as expected, The active device is high-
consult the troubleshooting lighted on the left in the top
chart in the section entitled status line. Operator actions
"Technical data". ( 223) affect the currently active
Delete connections device until the operating fo-
Navigate to Settings, Con- cus is changed again.
nections. Operating navigation system
Select Delete connec- ( 210)
tions.
To delete an individual con- NAVIGATION
nection, select the connection Precondition
and confirm. The vehicle is connected via
To delete all connections, se- Bluetooth to a compatible mo-
lect Delete all connec- bile device.
tions and confirm.
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The BMW Motorrad Connec- Select destination from
ted app is installed on the con- favourites
nected mobile device. The FAVOURITES menu
shows all the destinations
On some mobile devices, saved as favourites in the
e.g. those with the BMW Motorrad Connec-
iOS operating system, the ted app. You cannot use the
BMW Motorrad Connected app instrument cluster to add
has to be opened prior to use. favourites to the list.
Enter the destination address Navigate to Navigation,
Connect a mobile device. Favourites.
( 69) Select and confirm destina-
Call up the BMW Motorrad tion.
Connected app and start the Select Start guidance.
route guidance. Enter special destinations
In the instrument cluster, call Special destinations, such as
up the Navigation menu. points of interest, can be dis-
Active route guidance is dis- played on the map.
played. Navigate to Navigation,
If active route guidance is POIs.
not displayed, consult the The following locations can be
troubleshooting chart in the selected:
section entitled "Technical At current location
data". ( 223) At destination
Select destination from recent Along the route
destinations Select where the special des-
tinations should be looked for.
Navigate to Navigation,
Recent destinations. For example, the following spe-
Select and confirm destina- cial destination can be selected:
tion. Filling station
Select Start route guid- Select and confirm the special
ance. destination.
Select Start route guid-
ance and confirm.
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Set route criteria Select Add as waypoint to
Navigate to Navigation, add the selected destination
Route criteria. as a waypoint.
The following criteria can be Select Start guidance to
selected: overwrite the current destina-
Route type tion.
Avoid End route guidance
Select desired Route type.
Navigate to Navigation,
Switch desired Avoid on or
off.
Active route guidance.
Select End route guidance
The number of avoidances ac-
and confirm or tilt the Multi-
tivated is displayed in brackets.
Controller to the left.
View the route information
Switching spoken instructions
Navigate to Navigation,
on or off
Settings and select Route
Connect the rider's and pas-
info.
senger's helmets. ( 69)
You can choose between the Navigation instructions can
following options: be read out. For this purpose,
Dest.
Spoken instruction must
Waypoint
Select the desired option. be switched on.
Countdown distance and time Navigate to Navigation,
are displayed. Active route guidance.
Switch Spoken instruc-
Edit route guidance tion on or off.
Navigate to Navigation,
Repeat last spoken instruction
New destination.
Navigate to Navigation,
You can choose from the fol-
Active route guidance.
lowing destinations:
Select Current instruc-
Recent destinations
Favourites tion and confirm.
POIs
Select a destination from one
of the three destination cat-
egories.
Select Change route guid-
ance in the destination entry.
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Switch Speed Limit Info on or BMW Motorrad recom-
off mends setting the volume
Requirement for media and phone calls on
Vehicle is connected to a the mobile device to maximum
compatible mobile device. The before riding off.
BMW Motorrad Connected app Adjust volume. ( 67)
is installed on the mobile Next track: Short-tilt Multi-
device. Controller 1 to the right.
Speed Limit Info shows Preceding track or start of
the maximum speed permit- current track: Short-tilt Multi-
ted at the time, if this inform- Controller 1 to the left.
Fast forward: Long-tilt Multi-
ation is made available by the
Controller 1 to the right.
publisher of the map material
Rewind: Long-tilt Multi-Con-
in the navigation system.
troller 1 to the left.
Navigate to Settings,
Call up context menu: Press
Display.
bottom section of button 2.
Switch Speed Limit Info
on or off. Depending on the mobile
end device, the scope of
MEDIA Connectivity functions might 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.
Select the Now playing, All
Controlling music playback 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.
74 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
TELEPHONE sible to switch between two
phone calls.
Precondition
The vehicle is connected to a Telephone data
compatible mobile device and Depending on the mobile
helmet. device, when pairing ( 68)
completes telephone data
Telephone calls
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
Favourites: List of favour-
ites saved on the mobile device

Call up the Telephone SOFTWARE VERSION

menu. Navigate to Settings,
Accept call: Tilt Multi-Control- Information, Software
ler 1 to the right. version.
Reject call: Tilt Multi-Control-
ler 1 to the left. LICENCE INFORMATION
End call: Tilt Multi-Control- Navigate to Settings, In-
ler 1 to the left. formation, Licences.
Muting
During active phone calls, the
microphone in the helmet can
be muted.
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-
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OPERATION

05
IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING LOCK 78
IGNITION WITH KEYLESS RIDE 79
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER (EWS) 83
EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH (KILL SWITCH) 84
INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL 84
LIGHTING 87
TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) 91
ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (D-ESA) 93
RIDING MODE 95
CRUISE CONTROL 98
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (DWA) 101
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING (RDC) 104
HEATED GRIPS 104
SEAT 105
78 OPERATION
IGNITION SWITCH/STEERING Ignition, lights and all function
LOCK circuits switched off.
Steering lock engaged.
Keys Key can be removed.
You receive two vehicle keys.
If a key is lost or mislaid, con- Switching on ignition
sult the notes on the electronic
immobiliser (EWS) ( 83).
Ignition switch, fuel filler cap
lock and seat lock are all oper-
ated with the same key.
with case OA
with topcase OA
If you wish you can arrange to
have the cases and the top- Turn the key to position 1.
case fitted with locks that can Side lights and all function
be opened with this key as circuits switched on.
well. Consult a specialist work- Engine can be started.
shop, preferably an authorised Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
BMW Motorrad retailer. ( 123)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
Engaging steering lock gress. ( 124)
Turn the handlebars all the DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
way to the left. gress. ( 125)
Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 1

while moving the handlebars Turn the key to position 1.
slightly. Lights switched off.
 79
Handlebars not locked. The vehicle cannot be
Key can be removed. started if the radio con-
Electrically powered accessor- trol key is not within range (e.g.
ies remain operational for a key inside one of the cases or
limited period of time. the topcase).
The battery can be recharged If the radio-operated key re-
via the vehicle socket. mains out of range the igni-
tion is switched off after about
IGNITION WITH KEY-
90 seconds to protect the bat-
LESS RIDE
tery.
with Keyless Ride OE It is advisable to keep the ra-
Keys dio-operated key on your per-
The indicator light for the son (e.g. in a jacket pocket)
radio-operated key flashes and to have the emergency key
while the search for the radio- with you as an alternative.
operated key is in progress.
Range of the Keyless
The light goes out as soon as
Ride radio-operated key
the radio-operated key or the
emergency key is found. with Keyless Ride OE
The light goes out briefly if approx. 1 m
the search times out without Engaging steering lock
the radio-operated key or the
Requirement
emergency key being found.
The handlebars are turned to-
You receive one radio-operated wards the left. Radio-operated
key and one spare key. If a key key is within range.
is lost or mislaid, consult the
notes on the electronic immob-
iliser (EWS) ( 83).
Ignition, fuel filler cap and anti-
theft alarm system all work
with the radio-operated key.
Seat lock, topcase and cases
can be locked and unlocked
manually.
80 OPERATION
Version 1:
Short-press button 1.
Side lights and all function
circuits are switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 123)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 124)
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
Press and hold down but- gress. ( 125)
ton 1. Version 2:
The steering lock engages Steering lock is engaged;
with an audible click. press and hold down but-
Ignition, lights and all function
ton 1.
circuits switched off. The steering lock disengages.
Short-press button 1 to disen- Side lights and all function
gage the steering lock. circuits switched on.
Switching on ignition Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Requirement ( 123)
Radio-operated key is within ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
range. gress. ( 124)
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 125)
Switching off ignition
Requirement
Radio-operated key is within
range.

There are two ways of activ-

ating the ignition.
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vehicle can be started by
simply inserting the folded
radio-operated key into the
ring aerial under the seat.

There are two ways of deac-

tivating the ignition.
Version 1:
Short-press button 1.
Light is switched off.
Handlebars (steering lock) are Remove the seat. ( 105)
Insert the spare key or folded-
not locked.
in radio-operated key with
Version 2: the empty battery 1 into ring
Turn the handlebars all the aerial 2.
way to the left. The spare key or the
Press and hold down but-
closed radio-operated key
ton 1.
with the empty battery must
Light is switched off.
The steering lock engages. be inserted into the opening in
the ring aerial.
Battery of the radio-operated
key is empty or loss of the Time during which the
radio-operated key motor has to be started.
If a key is lost or mislaid, con- The unlocking procedure has
sult the notes on the elec- to be repeated if this time is
tronic immobiliser (EWS). allowed to expire.
If you happen to lose or 30 s
mislay the radio-operated Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
key while on a journey, you Key has been recognised.
can start the vehicle with the Engine can be started.
spare key. Start the engine. ( 123)
If the battery of the radio-
operated key is empty, the
82 OPERATION
Replacing battery of radio-
operated key
Requirement
The radio-operated key does
not react because the battery is
weak.
Remote key battery
weak. Function lim-
ited. Change battery. Press button 1.
Key bit flips out.
Push battery cover 2 up.
DANGER
Remove battery 3.
Swallowing a battery Dispose of the old battery in
Risk of injury or death accordance with all applicable
An ignition key contains a laws and regulations; do not
button cell as its battery. attempt to dispose of batter-
Batteries or button cells, if ies as domestic waste.
swallowed, can cause seri-
ous or fatal injury within two ATTENTION
hours, for example result-
Unsuitable or incorrectly in-
ing from internal burns or
serted batteries
caustic action.
Keep ignition keys and bat- Component damage
Use a battery compliant with
teries out of reach of chil-
the manufacturer's specific-
dren.
If there is any suspicion that ations.
When inserting the battery,
a battery or button cell has
always make sure polarity is
been swallowed or is in-
correct.
side a part of the body, seek
medical assistance immedi- Insert the new battery with
ately. the positive terminal up.
Change the battery. Battery type

For Keyless Ride radio-oper-

ated key
 83
Battery type If you lose a key, you can
have it barred by your
BMW Motorrad authorised
CR 2032 retailer. In order to have a key
Install battery cover 2. barred you must bring along all
Red LED in the instrument the other keys belonging to the
cluster flashes. motorcycle.
The radio-operated key is
The engine cannot be started
again ready for use.
by a barred ignition key, but
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER an ignition key that has been
(EWS) barred can subsequently be
reactivated.
The on-board electronics
You can obtain extra keys
access the data saved in the
only through an authorised
vehicle key via a ring aerial
BMW Motorrad retailer. The
in the ignition lock / R/C
ignition keys are part of an
ignition lock. The ignition
integrated security system,
is not enabled for starting
so the retailer is under an
until the engine control unit
obligation to check the
has recognised the ignition
legitimacy of all applications for
key as "authorised" for your
replacement/extra keys.
motorcycle.
A second vehicle key at-
tached to the same ring
as the vehicle key/radio-op-
erated key used to start the
engine could "irritate" the elec-
tronics, in which case the en-
abling signal for starting is not
issued.
Always keep the spare key sep-
arate from the ignition key/ra-
dio-operated key.
84 OPERATION
EMERGENCY-OFF SWITCH
(KILL SWITCH)

A Engine switched off

B Normal operating position
(run)
1 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch)
INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY
CALL
WARNING with intelligent emergency
call OE
Operation of the kill switch
while riding Emergency call via BMW
Risk of fall due to rear wheel Press the SOS button in an
locking emergency only.
Do not operate the kill The emergency call is not
switch when riding. able to be ensured because
of technical reasons due to
The emergency off switch is a unfavourable conditions, e.g. in
kill switch for switching off the areas where there is no mobile
engine quickly and easily. phone reception.
During an emergency call,
the location of the vehicle,
the choice of language and,
if applicable, accident-related
data are transmitted to BMW
( 11). Under unfavourable
conditions, data transfer can be
restricted or delayed. This can
 85
lead to delayed processing of
the emergency call.
Even if an emergency call using
BMW is not possible, the sys-
tem may make an emergency
call to a public emergency call
number. This depends on the
respective mobile phone net-
work and the national regula-
tions. Open cover 1.
Short-press SOS button 2.
Language for emergency call
Each vehicle has a language as-
signed to it depending on the
market for which it is intended.
The BMW Call Center answers
in this language.
The language for the
emergency call can be
changed only by the authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
The language assigned to The time until transmission
the vehicle varies from the of the emergency call is dis-
selectable language the rider played. During that time, it is
can choose as the display possible to cancel the emer-
language in the instrument gency call.
cluster. To cancel an emergency call:
Press SOS button 2 and hold
Manual emergency call it down for two seconds.
Requirement Operate the emergency-off
An emergency has occurred. switch to stop the engine.
The vehicle is at a standstill. Remove helmet.
The ignition is switched on. After expiry of the timer, a
voice contact to the BMW Call
Center is established.
86 OPERATION

The connection was estab- The time until transmission

lished. of the emergency call is dis-
played. During that time, it is
possible to cancel the emer-
gency call.
To cancel an emergency call:
Press the SOS button and
hold it down for two seconds.
If possible, remove helmet
and stop engine.
A voice contact connection
Provide information to the to the BMW Call Center is
emergency services using the established.
microphone 3 and speaker 4.
Automatic emergency call
The intelligent emergency call
is active after the ignition is
switched on and reacts if a fall
or crash occurs.
Emergency call in the event of
a light fall
A minor fall or a crash is de- The connection was estab-
tected. lished.
An acoustic signal is sounded.
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The low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
under the following conditions:
When the engine is started.
If the vehicle is pushed while
the ignition is on.
When the engine is not
running you can switch on
Open cover 1. the lights by switching on the
Provide information to the ignition and either switching
emergency services using the on the high-beam headlight or
microphone 3 and speaker 4. operating the headlight flasher.

Emergency call in the event of In daytime the daytime riding

a severe fall light can be switched on as an
A severe fall or a crash is de- alternative to the low-beam
tected. headlight.
The emergency call is placed High-beam headlight and
automatically without delay. headlight flasher
Switch on the ignition.
LIGHTING
( 78)
Low-beam headlight and
sidelights
The side lights switch on auto-
matically when the ignition is
switched on.
The side lights place a
strain on the battery.
Switch on the ignition for a
limited time only.
Push switch 1 forward to
switch on the high-beam
headlight.
Pull switch 1 back to operate
the headlight flasher.
88 OPERATION
Headlight courtesy delay
feature
Switch off the ignition.

Immediately after switching

off the ignition, push but-
ton 1 to the left and hold it
in that position until the park-
Immediately after switching ing lights come on.
off the ignition, pull switch 1 Switch the ignition on and off
back and hold it in that posi- again to switch off the park-
tion until the headlight cour- ing lights.
tesy delay feature comes on.
The vehicle's lights come Auxiliary headlights
on for one minute and then with additional headlight OE
switch off automatically. Requirement
This can be used to light up The auxiliary headlights are act-
the path to the house door ive only when the low-beam
after the vehicle has been headlight is active.
parked, for example.
The auxiliary headlights
Parking lights can be switched on only
Switch off the ignition. when the daytime riding lights
( 78) are switched off.
The auxiliary headlights
are approved as fog lights
and can be used only in poor
weather conditions. Always
comply with the road traffic
regulations in force in the
country in which the vehicle is
used.
 89
Start the engine. ( 123) coming traffic. This improves
daytime visibility.
Start the engine. ( 123)
Navigate to Settings,
Vehicle settings,
Lights and switch off the
Auto. daytime light
function.

Press button 1 to switch on

the auxiliary headlights.
The indicator light for the
auxiliary headlight illumin-
ates.
Press button 1 again to
switch off the auxiliary
headlights. Press button 1 to switch on
Manual daytime riding light the daytime riding light.
Requirement The indicator light for
Automatic daytime riding light the daytime riding light
is switched off. shows.
The low-beam headlight
WARNING and the front side lights are
switched off.
Switching on the daytime In the dark or in tunnels:
riding light in the dark. Press button 1 again to
Risk of accident switch off the daytime riding
Do not use the daytime rid- light and switch on the low-
ing light in the dark. beam headlight and the front
By comparison with the side lights.
low-beam headlight, the If the high-beam headlight
daytime running light makes is switched on while the
the vehicle more visible to on- daytime riding light is on, the
daytime riding light is switched
90 OPERATION
off after approx. two seconds If ambient brightness drops
and the high-beam headlight, below a certain value, the
low-beam headlight and front low-beam headlight is auto-
side light are switched on. matically switched on (e.g.
If the high beam headlight is in a tunnel). When sufficient
switched off again, the daytime ambient brightness is detec-
running light is not automat- ted, the daytime riding light is
ically reactivated, but must be switched back on.
switched on again if required. The indicator light for the
daytime riding light shows
Automatic daytime riding light
if the daytime riding light is
active.
WARNING
Manual operation of the light
The automatic daytime rid- when the automatic system is
ing light is not a substitute switched on
for the rider's personal If you press the button for the
judgement of the light daytime riding light the day-
conditions time riding light is switched
Risk of accident off and the low-beam head-
Switch off the automatic light and front side lights are
daytime riding light in poor switched on (e. g. when you
light conditions. ride into a tunnel, and the
The changeover between response of the automatic
daytime riding light and daytime riding light to the
low-beam headlight includ- change in ambient brightness
ing front side lights can be ef- is delayed).
fected automatically. If you press the button again
the daytime riding light is
Navigate to Settings,
reactivated, in other words
Vehicle settings,
the daytime riding light is
Lights and switch on the
switched on again when am-
Auto. daytime light
bient light is bright enough.
function.
The indicator light for the
automatic daytime riding
light shows.
 91
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the haz-
ard warning flashers for longer
than absolutely necessary.
Push button 1 to the left
or right, as appropriate, to
switch on the turn indicators.
The comfort turn indicators
are cancelled automatically
when the speed-dependent
distance is covered.
Alternatively: Press button 1
to cancel the turn indicators.
Press button 1 to switch on
the hazard warning lights sys- TRACTION CONTROL (DTC)
tem. Switching off DTC
Ignition can be switched off. Switch on the ignition.
To switch off the hazard
You have the option of
warning lights system, switch
deactivating Dynamic
on the ignition if necessary
Traction Control (DTC) while
and press button 1 again.
the motorcycle is on the move.
Operate the turn indicators
Switch on the ignition.
( 78)
Navigate to Settings,
Vehicle settings and
select Lights.
Switch Comfort turn in-
dicator on or off.
92 OPERATION
Press and hold button 1 un- goes out; if self-diagnosis
til the DTC indicator light has not completed it
changes its status. starts flashing.
Immediately after button 1 is
pressed, DTC system status ON Possible DTC system status ON
is displayed. is displayed.
Release button 1 once the
lights up. status has changed.
remains off or continues
to flash.
Possible DTC system
status OFF! is displayed. The new DTC system status ON
Release button 1 once the is displayed briefly.
status has changed.
The DTC function is switched
remains lit.
on.
You also have the option of
The new DTC system switching the ignition off and
status OFF! is displayed briefly. then on again.
The DTC function is switched A DTC fault has oc-
off. curred if the DTC in-
dicator light shows when the
Switch on DTC
motorcycle accelerates to a
speed in excess of the min-
imum stated below after the
ignition was switched off and
then on again.
min 5 km/h
For more information on
Dynamic Traction Control, see
the section entitled "Engineer-
Press and hold down button 1 ing details" ( 145).
until the DTC indicator light
changes status.
Immediately after button 1
is pressed, DTC system
status OFF! is displayed.
 93
ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION
ADJUSTMENT (D-ESA)
with Dynamic ESA OE
Possible settings
Dynamic ESA (electronic
chassis and suspension
adjustment) enables you to
adjust rear-wheel damping
to the road surface. Three Immediately after button 1 is
damper settings and three pressed, the settings for damp-
spring preload levels are ing 2 and spring preload 3 are
available. displayed.
Viewing suspension settings The setting shows briefly,
then disappears automatic-
ally.
Adjust the suspension
Switch on the ignition.
( 78)

Switch on the ignition.

( 78)
Short-press button 1 to view
the current setting.

Short-press button 1 to view

the current setting.
94 OPERATION
To adjust damping: ENDURO riding mode damp.
Repeatedly short-press but- not adjustable.
ton 1 until the setting you
want to use is displayed.
You can adjust the damp-
ing characteristic while
the motorcycle is on the move.

To adjust spring preload:

Start the engine. ( 123)
Repeatedly long-press but-
ton 1 until the setting you
want to use is displayed.
Selection arrow 4 is displayed. You cannot adjust spring
The selection arrow 4 dis- preload while the motor-
appears after the status is cycle is on the move.
changed. The following settings are avail-
The following settings are avail- able:
able: One-up riding
Road: Damping for comfort-
able on-road riding
One-up with luggage
Dynamic: Damping for
dynamic on-road riding
Enduro: Damping for off- Two-up (with luggage)
road riding. Available only in
the ENDURO riding mode and
The following message is
not adjustable in this riding
displayed if it is not possible
mode.
to adjust a setting: Load
A message is issued if a set- adjustment only avail.
ting is not possible in the selec- stopped.
ted riding mode. Example: In
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with riding modes Pro OE
with Pro riding modes
DYNAMIC: Dynamic riding on
a dry road surface.
ENDURO: Riding off-road with
road tyres.
The respective optimum inter-
play of engine characteristic,
ABS control and DTC control
Selection arrow 4 is displayed.
is provided for each of these
The selection arrow 4 dis- scenarios.
appears after the status is See the section entitled
changed. "Engineering details" for
Wait for the mechanism to more information on the select-
complete all adjustments be- able riding modes.
fore you ride off.
The settings for damping and with Dynamic ESA OE
spring preload shown on the The chassis and suspension ad-
display are automatically ac- justment can also be adjusted
cepted if you allow a certain in the scenario selected.
length of time to pass without Riding-mode preselection
pressing button 1. with riding modes Pro OE
Riding mode preselection is
RIDING MODE
a function for shortlisting the
Using riding modes rider's subset of preferred rid-
BMW Motorrad has developed ing modes.
operational scenarios for your Between two and a maximum
motorcycle from which you can of four riding modes can be
select the scenario suitable for added to the riding modes
your situation: preselection shortlist.
Standard Factory setting:
RAIN: Riding on a rain-wet RAIN, ROAD, DYNAMIC and
road surface. ENDURO
ROAD: Riding on a dry road
surface.
96 OPERATION
Configure riding-mode
preselection
with riding modes Pro OE
Switch on the ignition.
( 78)
Navigate to Settings,
Vehicle settings, Rid-
ing mode preselection.
Activate or deactivate rid-
Press button 1.
ing modes for riding mode
preselection.
The activated riding modes
are available for subsequent
selection.
If fewer than two riding
modes are preselected,
this message is displayed:
Action not possible.
Min. number reached.
The list of preselected riding The riding mode currently act-
modes is retained in memory, ive 2 is sent to the back and is
even after the ignition is displayed in the pop­up 3. The
switched off. guide 4 indicates how many
Select the riding mode riding modes are available.
Switch on the ignition.
( 78)
 97
Adaptive cruise control deac-
tivated.
The selected riding mode
is retained with the engine-
characteristic, ABS, DTC and
Dynamic ESA adaptation set-
tings even after the ignition
has been switched off.
with riding modes Pro OE
ATTENTION

Activation of the off-road

mode (ENDURO) when rid-
ing on-road
Risk of crash due to lack of
stability when the vehicle
brakes in the control range
of ABS or accelerates in that
of DTC.
Switch on the off-road ATTENTION
mode (ENDURO) for off-
Activation of the off-road
roading only.
mode (ENDURO) when rid-
Repeatedly press button 1 un- ing on-road
til the riding mode you want Risk of crash due to lack of
is displayed. stability when the vehicle
With the vehicle at a stand- brakes in the control range
still, the selected mode is ac- of ABS or accelerates in that
tivated after approximately of DTC.
2 seconds. Switch on the off-road
The following conditions must mode (ENDURO) for off-
be satisfied for activation of a roading only.
new riding mode while riding:
Repeatedly press button 1 un-
Throttle grip is in idle posi-
til the riding mode you want
tion.
Brake is not applied. is displayed in the pop-up.
98 OPERATION
The intervention of riding Dynamic ESA adaptation set-
dynamics control systems tings even after the ignition
can be restricted, depending on has been switched off.
which riding mode is selected
and how the selected mode is CRUISE CONTROL
configured. with cruise control OE
Possible restrictions are indic- Display when adjusting
ated by a pop-up message, settings (Speed Limit Info not
for example Warning! ABS active)
& DTC setting..
The ABS indicator light flashes
irregularly.
See the section entitled "En-
gineering details" for more in-
formation on riding dynamics
control systems such as ABS
and DTC.
The availability of the riding
modes depends on the cus- Symbol 1 for cruise control is
tom configuration of the rid- displayed in the Pure Ride view
ing modes preselection func- and in the top status line.
tion.
With the vehicle at a stand-
still, the selected mode is ac-
tivated after approximately
2 seconds.
The following conditions must
be satisfied for activation of a
new riding mode while riding:
Throttle grip is in idle posi-
tion.
Brake is not applied.
Cruise control is deactivated.
The selected riding mode
is retained with the engine-
characteristic, ABS, DTC and
 99
Display when adjusting Setting road speed
settings (Speed Limit Info
active)

Short-push button 1 forward.

Adjustment range for
Symbol 1 for cruise control is cruise control (gear-de-
displayed in the Pure Ride view pendent)
and in the top status line.
15...190 km/h
Switching on cruise control shows.
Requirement
Adaptive cruise control is not
available until after you exit the The motorcycle maintains
Enduro riding mode. your current cruising speed
and the setting is saved.
Accelerating

Slide switch 2 to the right.

Button 1 is operational.
Short-push button 1 forward.
Speed is increased by approx.
1 km/h each time you push
the button.
100 OPERATION
Push button 1 forward and Indicator light for adaptive
hold it in this position. cruise control goes out.
The vehicle accelerates
Resuming former cruising
smoothly.
speed
The current speed is main-
tained and saved if button 1
is not pushed again.
Decelerating

Short-push button 1 back to

return to the speed saved be-
forehand.
Opening the throttle over-
Short-push button 1 back. rides cruise control briefly,
Speed is reduced by approx.
without deactivating it. When
1 km/h each time you push
the throttle twistgrip is re-
the button.
leased, speed drops back to
Push button 1 back and hold
the setting saved beforehand.
it in this position.
If you want to reduce speed
The vehicle decelerates
further you have to deactivate
smoothly.
The current speed is main- cruise control, for example by
tained and saved if button 1 applying the brakes.
is not pushed again. shows.
Deactivating cruise control
Brake, pull the clutch lever or
turn the throttle grip (close
the throttle by turning the grip
back past the idle position)
to deactivate adaptive cruise
control.
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Switching off cruise control with Keyless Ride OE

Slide switch 2 to the left. Switch off the ignition.

The system is deactivated. Press button 1 on the radio-
Button 1 is disabled. operated key twice.
Activation takes approximately
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (DWA) 30 seconds to complete.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE Turn indicators flash twice.
Confirmation tone sounds
Activation
twice (if programmed).
Switch on the ignition. Anti-theft alarm is active.
( 78)
Customise the anti-theft alarm
settings. ( 103)
Switch off the ignition.
If the alarm system is activ-
ated, then the alarm system
will be automatically activated
when the ignition is switched
off.
Activation takes approximately
30 seconds to complete. To deactivate the tilt sensor
Turn indicators flash twice. (for example if you are about
Confirmation tone sounds to transport the motorcycle
twice (if programmed). on a train and the swaying
Anti-theft alarm is active. movement of the moving train
could trip the alarm), press
button 1 on the radio-oper-
102 OPERATION
ated key again during the ac- An alarm lasts for approx-
tivation phase. imately 26 seconds. While
Turn indicators flash three an alarm is in progress an
times. alarm tone sounds and the
Confirmation tone sounds turn indicators flash. The
three times (if programmed). type of acoustic alarm tone
Tilt sensor is deactivated. can be set by an authorised
Alarm signal BMW Motorrad retailer.
A DWA alarm can be triggered with Keyless Ride OE
by:
Motion sensor
Switch-on attempt with an
unauthorised vehicle key.
Disconnection of the DWA
anti-theft alarm from the
motorcycle's battery (DWA
internal battery in the anti-
theft alarm provides power -
acoustic alarm only, the turn
You can cancel an alarm at any
indicators do not flash)
time by pressing button 2 on
When the radio-operated the radio-operated key; this
key is within range, an does not deactivate the alarm
alarm triggered by the tilt alarm system.
sensor is suppressed.
If an alarm was triggered while
All functions are sustained even the motorcycle was unatten-
if the internal battery of the ded, the rider is notified ac-
DWA anti-theft alarm system is cordingly by an alarm tone
flat; the only difference is that sounding once when the igni-
an alarm cannot be triggered tion is switched on. The DWA
if the system is disconnected LED then indicates the reason
from the motorcycle's battery. for the alarm for one minute.
 103
Light signals issued by the 30 seconds if Arm automat-
indicator light: ically is switched on.
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1 Turn indicators flash once.
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2 Confirmation tone sounds
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched once (if programmed).
on with unauthorised vehicle DWA has been switched off.
key
Customise the anti-theft alarm
Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
settings
the anti-theft alarm from the
vehicle's battery Switch on the ignition.
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3 ( 78)
Navigate to Settings,
Deactivation Vehicle settings, Alarm
Switch on the ignition. system.
( 78) The following adaptation set-
Turn indicators flash once. tings are available:
Confirmation tone sounds Adapting Warning signal
once (if programmed). Switch Tilt sensor on or
DWA has been switched off. off
with Keyless Ride OE Switch Arming tone on or
off
Switch Arm automatically
on or off
Possibilities for adjustment
( 103)
Possibilities for adjustment
Warning signal: Set the
rising and falling or intermit-
Press button 2 on the radio- tent alarm tone.
operated key once. Tilt sensor: Activate tilt
If the alarm function is sensor to monitor the inclina-
deactivated by the radio- tion of the vehicle. The anti-
operated key and the ignition is theft alarm is tripped if any at-
not subsequently switched on, tempt is made to steal a wheel
the alarm function is automat- or lift the vehicle for towing, for
ically reactivated after approx. example.
104 OPERATION
When the vehicle is go- Navigate to Settings,
ing to be transported, de- Vehicle settings, RDC.
activate the tilt sensor to pre- Switch Target pressure
vent the anti-theft alarm (DWA) warn. on or off.
from being triggered.
HEATED GRIPS
Arming tone: In addition to
Operating heated handlebar
turn indicators flashing, alarm
grips
tone sounds as confirmation of
Start the engine. ( 123)
activation/deactivation of the
DWA. The heating in the heated
Arm automatically: Auto- handlebar grips can be
matic activation of the alarm activated only when the engine
function after the ignition is is running.
switched off. The increase in power
Default settings consumption caused by
having the heated handlebar
The anti-theft alarm ships with
grips switched on can drain the
the following default settings:
Confirmation alarm tone after battery if you are riding at low
activation/deactivation of the engine speeds. If the charge
DWA: No. level is low, the heated handle-
Alarm tone: intermittent. bar grips are switched off to
ensure the battery's starting
TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR- capability.
ING (RDC)
with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
with riding modes Pro OE
Switch the target-pressure
warning on or off
The system can be set to
issue a specified-pressure
warning when tyre pressure
drops to the defined min- Repeatedly press button 1 un-
imum. til desired heating stage 2 ap-
 105
pears in front of heated grip
symbol 3.
The handlebar grips can be
heated to three levels. High
heating power is for heating
the grips quickly: it is advisable
to switch back to a lower heat-
ing power as soon as the grips
are warm.
high heating power Turn seat lock 1 to the right
with the vehicle key.
Seat bench is unlocked.
medium heating power

low heating power

The selected heating stage

will be saved if you allow
a certain length of time to
pass without making further
changes.
To switch off the heated Ease seat 2 in arrow direc-
grips, repeatedly press tion 5 to disengage it from
button 1 until heated grip the lock.
symbol 3 disappears. Push seat 2 in arrow direc-
tion 4 out of holders 3 and
SEAT set it down on its rubber buf-
Removing seat fers on a clean surface.
Requirement
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
106 OPERATION
Installing seat

Push seat 2 in direction of

arrow 4 into holders 3.
Press seat firmly in direction
of arrow 5.
The seat bench audibly en-
gages.
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ADJUSTMENT

06
MIRRORS 110
HEADLIGHT 110
WINDSCREEN 111
CLUTCH 111
BRAKES 112
SHIFT MECHANISM 113
SPRING PRELOAD 113
DAMPING 114
110 ADJUSTMENT
MIRRORS Mirror (locknut) to
Adjusting mirrors clamping piece
M10 x 1.25
22 Nm (Left-hand thread)
Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener.

HEADLIGHT
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Turn the mirror to the appro- Headlight beam throw is
priate position. generally kept constant when
spring preload is adjusted to
Adjusting mirror arm suit load.
Spring preload adjustment
might not suffice only if the
motorcycle is very heavily
loaded. Under these circum-
stances, headlight beam throw
has to be adjusted to suit
the weight carried by the
motorcycle.
Push protective cap 1 over If there are doubts about
the threaded fastener of the the correct headlight
mirror arm up to expose the beam throw, have the setting
threaded fastener. checked by a specialist work-
Slacken nut 2. shop, preferably an authorised
Turn the mirror arm to the BMW Motorrad retailer.
appropriate position.
Tighten the nut to the spe-
cified torque, while holding
the mirror arm to ensure that
it does not move out of posi-
tion.
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Adjusting headlight beam
throw

WARNING
Slacken screws 1 on left and
right. Adjusting the windscreen
Adjust beam throw by tilting while riding
the headlight slightly about its Risk of falling
horizontal axis. Do not attempt to adjust
Tighten screws 1 on left and the windscreen unless the
right. motorcycle is at a standstill.
Pull lever 2 down to raise
WINDSCREEN
windscreen 1.
with windscreen, high OE Push lever 2 up to lower
Adjusting windscreen windscreen 1.
Requirement
CLUTCH
The motorcycle is at a stand-
still. Adjusting clutch lever

WARNING

Adjusting the clutch lever

while riding
Risk of accident
Adjust the clutch lever only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
112 ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Adjusting the handbrake

lever while riding
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the
vehicle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
wise to increase the span
between the clutch lever and
the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the clutch
lever and the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw can
be turned more easily if Turn adjusting screw 1
the clutch lever is pushed for- counter-clockwise to increase
ward. the span between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip.
BRAKES Turn adjusting screw 1
Adjusting brake lever clockwise to reduce the span
between the brake lever and
WARNING the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw is
Relocated brake fluid tank
easier to turn when the
Air in the brake system
handbrake lever is pushed for-
Do not turn the handlebars
ward.
or the handlebar fitting on
the handlebar.
 113
SHIFT MECHANISM Adjustment
Adjusting gearshift lever It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension
to suit the load carried by the
motorcycle. Increase spring
preload when the motorcycle
is heavily loaded and reduce
spring preload accordingly
when the motorcycle is lightly
loaded.
Adjusting spring preload for
Slacken screw 1. rear wheel
Install peg 2 in mount A or B. Remove the seat. ( 105)
Turn peg 2 to the desired po- Removing the toolkit.
sition.
A peg that has been set
too high or too low can
lead to problems when shifting
gear. Check the position of the
peg if you experience shifting
problems.
Tighten screw 1 to the spe-
cified tightening torque.
Foot piece on gearshift
lever WARNING
M6 x 25 Spring preload setting and
8 Nm spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
SPRING PRELOAD Impaired handling.
without Dynamic ESA OE Adjust spring-strut damping
to suit spring preload.
To increase spring preload,
use the tool from the on-
114 ADJUSTMENT
board toolkit to turn adjuster An uneven surface requires
knob 1 clockwise. softer damping than a smooth
To reduce spring preload, use surface.
the tool from the on-board An increase in spring preload
toolkit to turn adjuster knob 1 requires firmer damping, a
counter-clockwise. reduction in spring preload
Basic setting of spring requires softer damping.
preload, rear Adjusting damping for rear
Turn the adjuster knob wheel
counter-clockwise as far as Make sure the ground is level
it will go. (One-up without and firm and place the motor-
luggage) cycle on its stand.
Turn the adjuster knob
counter-clockwise as far as
it will go, then back it off
20 turns in the clockwise
direction. (One-up with
luggage)
Turn the adjuster knob
clockwise as far as it will go.
(Two-up with luggage)
Stow the on-board toolkit in Adjust the damping action by
its correct position. turning adjusting screw 1.
Install the seat. ( 106)

DAMPING
without Dynamic ESA OE
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to
suit the condition of the sur-
face on which the motorcycle
is ridden and to suit spring pre-
load. Turn the adjusting screw 1
clockwise to harden the
damping action.
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Turn the adjusting screw 1
anticlockwise to soften the
damping action.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise,
then back it off 1.5 turns.
(One-up without luggage)
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise,
then back it off 0.5 turns.
(One-up with luggage)
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise,
then back it off 0.25 turn.
(Two-up with luggage)
RIDING

07
SAFETY INFORMATION 118
REGULAR CHECK 122
STARTING 123
RUNNING IN 126
SHIFTING GEAR 127
OFF-ROAD USE 128
BRAKES 129
PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE 131
REFUELLING 132
SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION 137
118 RIDING
SAFETY INFORMATION Restricted angle of heel
with low-slung OE
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct A motorcycle with lowered
clothing! Always wear suspension has less ground
Helmet clearance and cannot corner
Suit at bank angles as extreme as
Gloves those achievable by a counter-
Boots part motorcycle with standard-
This applies even to short height suspension (see the sec-
journeys, and to every season tion entitled "Technical data").
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer will WARNING
be happy to advise you on When a motorcycle with
the correct clothing for every lowered suspension is cor-
purpose. nering, certain components
can come into contact with
WARNING the surface at a bank angle
less than that to which the
Loose textiles, items of lug- rider is accustomed.
gage or straps snagged by Risk of falling
open rotating parts of the Carefully try out the limits
vehicle (wheels, drive shaft) of the motorcycle's bank
Risk of accident angle and adapt your style
Make sure that loosely worn of riding accordingly.
or carried textiles cannot be
snagged by openly rotating Test your motorcycle's angle
parts of the vehicle. of heel in situations that do not
Keep all items of luggage involve risk. When riding over
and straps well clear of kerbs and similar obstacles,
openly rotating parts of the bear in mind that your mo-
vehicle. torcycle's ground clearance is
limited.
 119
Lowering the motorcycle's also the section entitled
suspension shortens spring "Accessories" ( 205).
travel. Ride comfort might be Payload per case
restricted as a result. Be sure
to adjust spring preload ac-
max 8 kg
cordingly, particularly for riding
two-up. Maximum permissible
Loading correctly speed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
WARNING max 160 km/h

Handling adversely affected with topcase OA

by overloading and imbal- Note the maximum permiss-
anced loads ible payload and maximum
Risk of falling permissible speed, see
Do not exceed the permiss- also the section entitled
ible gross weight and be "Accessories" ( 208).
sure to comply with the Payload of topcase
instructions on loading.
Adjusting spring preload set- max 5 kg
ting and damping to the total
Maximum speed for rid-
weight.
ing with a loaded top-
with case OA
case
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal. max 160 km/h
Make sure that the weight is with tank bag OA
uniformly distributed between Note the maximum permiss-
right and left. ible payload of the tank bag.
Pack heavy items at the bot-
Payload of tank rucksack
tom of the cases and toward
the inboard side.
Note the maximum permiss- max 5 kg
ible payload and maximum
permissible speed, see
120 RIDING
Maximum speed with knobbly
Maximum speed for rid-
tyres or winter tyres
ing with a loaded tank
bag
DANGER
max 130 km/h
Top speed of the motorcycle
with rear softbag OA
higher than the permissible
Note the maximum payload of
tyre maximum speed
the rear softbag.
Risk of accident due to tyre
Payload of rear softbag damage at high speed
Do not exceed the max-
max 5 kg imum speed for which the
tyres are rated.
Maximum speed for rid-
ing with a loaded rear Always bear the maximum per-
bag missible speed of the tyres in
mind when riding a motor-
max 130 km/h
cycle fitted with knobbly tyres
Speed or winter tyres.
If you ride at high speed, al- Affix a label stating the max-
ways bear in mind that various imum permissible speed to the
boundary conditions can ad- instrument panel in the rider's
versely affect the handling of field of vision.
your motorcycle. They include: Risk of poisoning
Spring-strut and shock-ab-
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
sorber system not set up cor-
monoxide, which is colourless
rectly
and odourless but highly toxic.
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Added luggage systems such
as cases, topcase and tank
bag.
 121

WARNING WARNING

Exhaust gases adversely af- Opening radiator cap

fecting health Risk of burning
Risk of asphyxiation Do not open the radiator
Do not inhale exhaust cap when the system is hot.
fumes. Check and, if necessary, top
Do not run the engine in an up the coolant in the expan-
enclosed space. sion tank only.

Catalytic converter
WARNING If misfiring causes unburned
Inhalation of harmful va- fuel to enter the catalytic con-
pours verter, there is a danger of
Health hazard overheating and damage.
Do not inhale vapours from The following guidelines must
operating fluids and plastics. be observed:
Use the vehicle only out- Do not run the fuel tank dry
doors. Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
Risk of burning cap disconnected
Stop the engine immediately
CAUTION if it misfires
Use only unleaded fuel
Engine and exhaust system Comply with all specified
become very hot when the maintenance intervals.
vehicle is in use
Risk of burn injury
ATTENTION
When you park the vehicle
make sure that no-one and Unburned fuel in catalytic
no objects can come into converter
contact with the hot engine Damage to catalytic converter
and exhaust system. Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
122 RIDING
Risk of overheating When load status changes:
without Dynamic ESA OE
ATTENTION Adjust the spring preload for
the rear wheel. ( 113)
Engine running for pro-
Adjust the damping for the
longed period with vehicle
rear wheel. ( 114)
at standstill
Overheating due to insuf- with Dynamic ESA OE
ficient cooling; in extreme Adjust the suspension.
cases vehicle fire ( 93)
Do not allow the engine to Always before riding off:
idle unnecessarily. Check operation of the brake
Ride away immediately after
system.
starting the engine. Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Tampering
Check operation of the clutch.
( 165)
ATTENTION Check the tyre tread depth.
Tampering with the motor- ( 169)
cycle (e.g. engine manage- Check the tyre pressures.
ment ECU, throttle valves, ( 168)
Check security of cases and
clutch)
luggage.
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func- Every 3rd refuelling stop:
tions, voiding of warranty Check the engine oil level.
Do not tamper with the ( 158)
vehicle in any way that could Check the brake pad thick-
result in tuned performance. ness, front brakes. ( 161)
Check the brake pad thick-
REGULAR CHECK ness, rear brakes. ( 162)
Check the brake-fluid level,
Checklist
front brakes. ( 163)
At regular intervals, use the
Check the brake-fluid level,
checklist below to check your
rear brakes. ( 164)
motorcycle. Check the coolant level.
( 166)
 123
Lubricate the chain. ( 181)
Check the chain tension.
( 182)

STARTING
Starting engine

ATTENTION

Sufficient gearbox lubrica- Press starter button 1.

tion only with the engine is The start attempt is auto-
running. matically interrupted if
Gearbox damage battery voltage is too low. Re-
Do not allow the motorcycle
charge the battery before you
to roll for a lengthy period
start the engine, or use jump
of time or push it a long
leads and a donor battery to
distance with the engine
start.
switched off.
See the subsection on jump
Switch on the ignition. starting in "Maintenance" for
( 78) more details.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed. The engine starts.
( 123)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 124) If the engine refuses to start,
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro- consult the troubleshooting
gress. ( 125) chart in the section entitled
Select neutral or, if a gear is "Technical data". ( 222)
engaged, pull the clutch lever. Pre-Ride-Check
You cannot start the mo- The instrument cluster runs a
torcycle with the side test of the instruments and the
stand extended and a gear en- indicator and warning lights
gaged. The engine will switch when the ignition is switched
itself off if you start it with the on. This test is known as the
gearbox in neutral and then en- Pre-Ride-Check. The test is
gage a gear before retracting aborted if you start the engine
the side stand. before it completes.
124 RIDING
Phase 1 The malfunction indicator lamp
All indicator and warning lights (MIL) does not go out until
are switched on. 15 seconds have elapsed.
The intervention of riding If one of the indicator and
dynamics control systems warning lights did not switch
can be restricted, depending on on:
which riding mode is selected Have the fault rectified as
and how the selected mode is quickly as possible by a spe-
configured. cialist workshop, preferably an
Possible restrictions are indic- authorised BMW Motorrad re-
ated by a pop-up message, tailer.
for example Warning! ABS
ABS self-diagnosis
& DTC setting..
The ABS indicator light flashes BMW Motorrad ABS performs
irregularly. self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
See the section entitled "En- erability. Self-diagnosis starts
gineering details" for more in- automatically when you switch
formation on riding dynamics on the ignition.
control systems such as ABS Phase 1
and DTC. Test of the diagnosis-compat-
After a longer vehicle stand- ible system components with
still period, an animation is dis- the vehicle at a standstill.
played when the system starts ABS indicator and warn-
up. ing light flashes.

Phase 2 Phase 2
The 'General' warning light Test of the wheel-speed
changes from red to yellow. sensors as the vehicle pulls
away from rest.
Phase 3 ABS indicator and warn-
All the indicator and warning ing light flashes.
lights switched on in the initial
ABS self-diagnosis completed
phase are switched off in re-
The ABS indicator and warn-
verse sequence.
ing light goes out.
 125
Phase 2
ABS self-diagnosis not
Pullaway test of the dia-
completed
gnosis-compatible system
The ABS function is not components.
available, because self- slow-flashes.
diagnosis did not complete.
(The motorcycle has to reach
a defined minimum speed for DTC self-diagnosis completed
the wheel speed sensors to The DTC symbol no longer
be checked: 5 km/h) shows.
If an indicator showing an ABS Observe 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 the ABS
function is not available. The DTC function is not
Have the fault rectified as available, because self-
quickly as possible by a spe- diagnosis did not complete.
cialist workshop, preferably an (The motorcycle has to reach
authorised BMW Motorrad re- a defined minimum speed
tailer. with the engine running for
the wheel-speed sensors to
DTC self-diagnosis be checked: min 5 km/h)
BMW Motorrad DTC performs If an indicator showing a DTC
self-diagnosis to ensure its op- fault appears when DTC self-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per- diagnosis completes:
formed automatically when you You can continue to ride.
switch on the ignition. Bear in mind that the DTC
Phase 1 function is not available or the
Test of the diagnosis-compat- functionality might be subject
ible system components with to certain restrictions.
the vehicle at a standstill. Have the fault rectified as
slow-flashes. quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
126 RIDING
RUNNING IN Brake pads
New brake pads have to be run
Engine
in before they can achieve their
Until the running-in check,
optimum frictional force. You
vary the throttle opening
can compensate for this initial
and engine-speed range
reduction in braking efficiency
frequently; avoid riding at
by exerting greater pressure on
constant engine rpm for
the levers.
prolonged periods.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period WARNING
on twisting, fairly hilly roads, New brake pads
avoiding high-speed main Longer stopping distance, risk
roads and highways if pos- of accident
sible. Apply the brakes in good
Comply with the running-in time.
speeds.
Running-in speed Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
<6500 min-1 (Odometer
by riding in a restrained man-
reading 0...1200 km)
ner at various heel angles until
No full load (Odometer read- the tyres are run in. This run-
ing 0...1200 km) ning in procedure is essential
Note the mileage after which if the tyres are to achieve max-
the running-in check should imum grip.
be carried out.
Mileage until the first WARNING
running-in check
New tyres losing grip on wet
500...1200 km roads and at extreme bank
angles
Risk of accident
Ride carefully and avoid ex-
tremely sharp inclines.
 127
SHIFTING GEAR When riding at a steady
speed in a low gear at high
with shift assistant Pro OE
engine rpm, an attempt to
Gear Shift Assistant Pro shift gear without pulling the
For safety reasons, cruise clutch can cause a severe
control is automatically load-change reaction.
deactivated when Gear Shift BMW Motorrad recommends
Assistant Pro downshifts. disengaging the clutch for
Cruise control remains active shifts in these circumstances.
during upshifts. It is advisable to avoid using
Gear Shift Assistant Pro at
engine speeds close to the
limits at which the governor
cuts in to limit engine rpm.
Shift assistance is not avail-
able in the following situ-
ations:
With clutch lever pulled.
Gearshift lever not in its initial
Select the gears in the usual position
Upshifts with the throttle
way by using the foot-oper-
valve closed (engine overrun)
ated gearshift lever.
The shift assistant assists up- and when slowing.
When downshifting with
shifts and downshifts without
throttle valve open.
the rider having to pull the
Once the gearshift has com-
clutch or close the throttle.
pleted, the gearshift lever has
This is not an automatic-shift
to be fully released before an-
system.
The rider is the most import- other gearshift with the Pro
ant part of the system and can take place. More detailed
decides when to shift gears. information on the Gear Shift
The sensor 1 on the gearshift Assistant Pro ( 152).
shaft registers the gearshift
request and triggers shift as-
sistance.
128 RIDING
OFF-ROAD USE
After off-roading ATTENTION
BMW Motorrad recommends Riding on unsurfaced or
checking the following after dirty roads
off-roading: Increased brake pad wear
Tyre pressure Check the thickness of the
brake pads more frequently
and replace the brake pads
WARNING
in good time.
Lower tyre pressure for off-
roading in operation on Spring preload and shock-
smooth roads absorber settings
Risk of accident due to im-
paired driving characteristics. WARNING
Always check that the tyre
Changed values for spring
pressures are correct.
preload and spring strut
Brakes damping for off-roading
Impaired driving characterist-
ics on paved roads
WARNING
Before leaving the off-
Driving on unpaved or dirt road terrain, set the correct
roads spring preload and shock
Delayed braking efficiency absorption.
due to soiled brake disks and
brake pads. Wheel rims
Brake early until the brakes BMW Motorrad recommends
are clean. checking the rims for damage
after off-roading.
 129
Air filter element lever. This makes the best
possible use of the dynamic
ATTENTION increase in load at the front
wheel. Remember to pull the
Dirty air filter element clutch at the same time. In the
Engine damage "emergency braking situations"
If you ride in dusty terrain that are trained so frequently,
check the air filter element braking force is applied as rap-
for clogging at shorter in- idly as possible and with the
tervals; clean or replace as rider's full force applied to the
necessary. brake levers; under these cir-
Operation in very dusty condi- cumstances the dynamic shift
tions (desert, steppes, or the in load distribution cannot keep
like) necessitates the use of pace with the increase in de-
air filter elements specially de- celeration and the tyres cannot
signed for conditions of this transmit the full braking force
nature. to the surface of the road. Un-
der these circumstances the
BRAKES front wheel can lock up.
How can stopping distance be BMW Motorrad ABS prevents
minimised? the front wheel from locking
Each time the brakes are ap- up.
plied, a load distribution shift Emergency braking
takes place with the load shift- If you brake sharply from a
ing forward from the rear to speed in excess of >50 km/h,
the front wheel. The sharper the brake light flashes rapidly
the motorcycle decelerates, as a warning for road users be-
the more load is shifted to the hind you.
front wheel. The higher the If you brake until your speed is
wheel load, the more brak- less than <15 km/h, the haz-
ing force can be transmitted ard warning lights start to flash
without the wheel locking. as well. The hazard warning
To optimise stopping distance, lights switch off automatically
apply the front brakes rapidly as soon as you start to acceler-
and keep on increasing the
force you apply to the brake
130 RIDING
ate and vehicle speed reaches Wetness and dirt on the brake
20 km/h. discs and the brake pads di-
Descending mountain passes minish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
WARNING braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the follow-
Braking mostly with the rear ing situations:
brake on mountain descents Riding in the rain or through
Brake fade, destruction of the puddles of water.
brakes due to overheating After the vehicle has been
Use both front and rear washed.
brakes, and make use of the Riding on salted or gritted
engine's braking effect as roads.
well. After work has been carried
on the brakes, due to traces
Wet and dirty brakes of oil or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered sur-
WARNING faces or off-road.
ABS Pro
Wetness and dirt result in
diminished braking effi- Physical limits applicable to
ciency motorcycling
Risk of accident
Apply the brakes lightly WARNING
while riding to remove Braking when cornering
wetness and dirt, or
Risk of crash despite ABS Pro
dismount and clean the Invariably, it remains the
brakes. rider's responsibility to ad-
Think ahead and brake in
apt riding style to riding
good time until full braking
conditions.
efficiency is restored. Do not take risks that would
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
 131
Possibility of a fall not PARKING YOUR
precluded MOTORCYCLE
Although ABS Pro provides the Side stand
rider with valuable assistance
Switch off the engine.
and constitutes a huge advance
in safety for braking with the
ATTENTION
motorcycle banked for corner-
ing, it cannot under any circum- Poor ground underneath the
stances be considered as re- stand
defining the physical limits that Risk of damage to parts if
apply to motorcycling. It is still vehicle topples
possible for these limits to be Always check that the
overshot due to misjudgement ground under the stand is
or rider error. In extreme cases level and firm.
this can result in a crash.
Use on public roads ATTENTION
ABS Pro helps make the mo-
Additional weight placing
torcycle even safer for riding
strain on the side stand
on public roads. When the
brakes are applied because of Risk of damage to parts if
an unforeseen hazard when vehicle topples
Do not sit or lean on the
the motorcycle is banked for
vehicle while it is propped
cornering, within the physical
on the side stand.
limits that apply to motorcyc-
ling the system prevents the Extend the side stand and
wheels from locking and skid- prop the motorcycle on the
ding away. stand.
ABS Pro was not If the camber of the roadway
developed to enhance permits, turn the handlebars
individual braking performance all the way to the left.
with the motorcycle banked On a gradient, the motorcycle
into corners. should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
132 RIDING
Centre stand
with centre stand OE ATTENTION
Switch off the engine. Engine operation with
leaded fuel
ATTENTION Damage to catalytic converter
Poor ground underneath the Do not attempt to run the
stand vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
Risk of damage to parts if with metallic additives (e.g.
vehicle topples manganese or iron).
Always check that the Observe the maximum eth-
ground under the stand is anol content of the fuel.
level and firm. Fuel additives clean the
fuel injection system and
ATTENTION the combustion zone. It is ad-
visable to use fuel additives
Centre stand retracts due to when the engine is operated
severe movements with low-grade fuel or if the
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle is to be out of use for
vehicle topples a lengthy period of time. More
Do not lean or sit on the information is available from
vehicle with the centre stand your authorised BMW Motorrad
extended. retailer.
Extend the centre stand and Recommended fuel
lift the motorcycle on to the grade
stand.
Premium unleaded (max
REFUELLING 15 % ethanol, E10/E15)
Fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON
Requirement 90 AKI
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or
as low-sulphur as possible.
 133
Alternative fuel grade
ATTENTION

Regular unleaded Wetting of plastic surfaces

(power- and consump- by fuel
tion-related restrictions.) Damage to the surfaces (sur-
(max 15 % ethanol, faces become unsightly or
E10/E15) dull)
91 ROZ/RON Clean plastic surfaces im-
87 AKI mediately after contact with
Pay attention to the following fuel.
symbols in the fuel filler cap Make sure the ground is level
and on the fuel pump: and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
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 cap 2 of the fuel tank
Escape of fuel due to heat- by turning the vehicle key
induced expansion if fuel clockwise in the lock and pop
tank is overfilled the cap open.
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
134 RIDING
Remove the ignition key and
close the protective cap.
Refuelling
with Keyless Ride OE
Requirement
The steering lock is disen-
gaged.

Do not fill the tank past the

WARNING
bottom edge of the filler neck.
When refuelling after run- Fuel is highly flammable
ning on reserve, make Risk of fire and explosion
sure that you top up the tank Do not smoke. Never bring
to a level above reserve, so that a naked flame near the fuel
the new level is detected and tank.
the fuel reserve indicator light
is switched off.
WARNING
The "usable fuel capacity"
specified in the technical Escape of fuel due to heat-
data is the quantity that the induced expansion if fuel
fuel tank could hold if refilled tank is overfilled
after it had been run dry and Risk of falling
the engine had cut out due to a Do not overfill the fuel tank.
lack of fuel.
Usable fuel capacity ATTENTION

Wetting of plastic surfaces

approx. 15 l by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (sur-
Reserve fuel
faces become unsightly or
dull)
approx. 4 l Clean plastic surfaces im-
Press the fuel tank cap down mediately after contact with
firmly to close. fuel.
 135
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
with Keyless Ride OE
Switch off the ignition.
Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuel
( 80)
filler cap up.
The fuel filler cap can be Fuel filler cap unlocks.
opened within the defined Fully open the fuel filler cap.
waiting time after the ignition
Variant 2
has been switched off, without
with Keyless Ride OE
the radio-operated key being
within range. Requirement
After the waiting time has ex-
Waiting time for open-
pired
ing the fuel filler cap
Bring the radio-operated key
2 min
into range.
There are two variant ways Slowly pull tab 1 up.
of opening the fuel filler cap: The indicator light for the ra-
Within the waiting time. dio-operated key flashes while
After the waiting time has ex-
the search for the radio-oper-
pired.
ated key is in progress.
Variant 1 Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuel
with Keyless Ride OE filler cap up again.
Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Requirement
Fully open the fuel filler cap.
Within the waiting time
136 RIDING
Press down firmly on the filler
cap of the fuel tank.
The fuel filler cap engages
with an audible click.
The fuel filler cap locks auto-
matically when the waiting
time expires.
The engaged fuel filler cap
locks immediately when you
Refuel with fuel of the grade secure the steering lock or
stated above; do not fill the switch on the ignition.
tank past the bottom edge of Opening fuel filler cap
the filler neck. emergency release
When refuelling after run- with Keyless Ride OE
ning on reserve, make
sure that you top up the tank Fuel filler cap cannot be
to a level above reserve, so that opened.
Have the fault rectified as
the new level is detected and
quickly as possible by a spe-
the fuel reserve indicator light
cialist workshop, preferably an
is switched off.
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
The "usable fuel capacity" tailer.
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. 15 l
Remove screws 1.
Reserve fuel Remove emergency release 2.
Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Fully open the fuel filler cap.
approx. 4 l
Refuel. ( 134)
 137
Close the fuel filler cap emer-
gency release. ( 137)
Closing fuel filler cap
emergency release
with Keyless Ride OE
Requirement
Fuel filler cap is in closed posi-
tion.

ATTENTION

Vehicle topples to side when

being lifted on to stand
Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Secure the vehicle to pre-
vent it toppling, preferably
with the assistance of a
Hold emergency release 2 in
second person.
position.
Install screws 1. Push the motorcycle on to the
transportation flat and hold it
SECURING MOTORCYCLE in position: do not place it on
FOR TRANSPORTATION the side stand or centre stand.
Make sure that all compon-
ents that might come into
contact with straps used to
secure the motorcycle are ad-
equately protected against
scratching, e.g. adhesive tape
or soft cloths should be used
for this purpose.
138 RIDING
compressed as tightly as
possible front and rear.

ATTENTION

Trapping of components
Component damage
Do not trap components
such as brake lines or cable
legs.
At the front, secure the straps
to the bottom fork bridge on
both sides and tighten the
straps.

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
suspension should be
139
ENGINEERING
DETAILS

08
GENERAL NOTES 142
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) 142
TRACTION CONTROL (DTC) 145
DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL 147
DYNAMIC ESA 148
RIDING MODE 148
DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL 150
TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) 151
GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT 152
142 ENGINEERING DETAILS
GENERAL NOTES What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
To find out more about
Humps and surface irregu-
engineering, go to
larities can cause the wheels
bmw-motorrad.com/technik.
to lose contact temporarily
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM with the road surface; if this
(ABS) happens the braking force
that can be transmitted to
How does ABS work?
the road can drop to zero. If
The amount of braking force
the brakes are applied under
that can be transferred to the
these circumstances the ABS
road depends on factors that
has to reduce braking force
include the coefficient of fric-
to ensure that directional
tion of the road surface. Loose
stability is maintained when
stones, ice and snow or a wet
the wheels regain contact
road all have much lower coef-
with the road surface. At this
ficients of friction than a clean,
instant the BMW Motorrad ABS
dry asphalt surface. The lower
must assume an extremely
the coefficient of friction, the
low coefficient of friction
longer the stopping distance.
(gravel, ice, snow), so that
If the rider increases braking
the wheels will continue to
pressure to the extent that
rotate under all imaginable
braking force exceeds the
circumstances, because this is
maximum transferable limit, the
the precondition for ensuring
wheels start to lock and the
directional stability. As soon
motorcycle loses its directional
as is registers the actual
stability; a fall is imminent.
circumstances, the system
Before this situation can
reacts instantly and adjusts
occur, ABS intervenes and
braking force accordingly to
adapts braking pressure to the
achieve optimum braking.
maximum transferable braking
force, so the wheels continue
to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective
of the condition of the road
surface.
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Rear wheel lift At speeds above 4 km/h,
Under very severe and sudden within the limits im-
deceleration, however, under posed by physics the
certain circumstances it is pos- BMW Motorrad ABS can
sible that the BMW Motorrad ensure directional stability
ABS will be unable to prevent on any surface. Limitations
the rear wheel from lifting clear inherent to the design principle
of the ground. If this happens mean that at lower speeds the
the outcome can be a highsid- BMW Motorrad ABS cannot
ing situation in which the mo- provide optimum assistance on
torcycle can flip over. all surfaces.
The system is not optimised
WARNING
for special requirements that
Rear wheel lift due to severe apply under extreme competit-
braking ive situations off-road or on the
Risk of falling track.
When you brake sharply, Special situations
bear in mind that ABS con-
The speeds of the front and
trol cannot always be re-
rear wheels are compared
lied on to prevent the rear
as one means of detecting a
wheel from lifting clear of
wheel's incipient tendency to
the ground.
lock. If the system registers
What is the design baseline implausible values for a lengthy
for BMW Motorrad ABS? period the ABS function is
deactivated for safety reasons
Within the limits im-
and an ABS fault message
posed by physics, the
is issued. Self-diagnosis has
BMW Motorrad ABS ensures
to complete before fault
directional stability on any
messages can be issued.
surface.
In addition to problems with
the BMW Motorrad ABS, ex-
ceptional riding conditions can
lead to a fault message being
issued:
144 ENGINEERING DETAILS
Riding for a lengthy period What significance devolves on
with the front wheel lifted off regular servicing?
the ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the WARNING
vehicle held stationary by ap-
plication of the front brake Brake system not regularly
(burn-out). serviced
Heating up with the motor- Risk of accident
cycle on the centre stand or In order to ensure that
an auxiliary stand, engine id- the BMW Motorrad ABS
ling or with a gear engaged. is always maintained in
Rear wheel locked by the optimum condition, it is
engine brake for a lengthy essential for you to comply
period, for example while des- strictly with the specified
cending on a loose or slippery inspection intervals.
surface.
Safety reserves
If a fault message is issued on The potentially shorter
account of exceptional riding braking distances which
conditions, you can reactivate BMW Motorrad ABS permits
the ABS function by switching must not be used as an
the ignition off and on again. excuse for careless riding. The
system is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
Take care when cornering!
When you apply the brakes on
a corner, the vehicle's weight
and momentum take over and
even BMW Motorrad ABS is
unable to counteract their ef-
fects.
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Evolution of ABS to ABS Pro tionally,pressure modulation is
Until now, BMW Motorrad ABS more uniform across the range
has helped ensure a very high of ABS intervention.
degree of safety for braking Advantages for the rider
with the motorcycle upright
The advantages of ABS Pro for
and travelling in a straight line.
the rider are sensitive response
Now ABS Pro offers enhanced
and high braking and direc-
safety for braking in corners
tional stability combined with
as well. ABS Pro prevents the
best-case deceleration of the
wheels from locking even un-
motorcycle, even when corner-
der sharp braking. ABS Pro re-
ing.
duces abrupt changes in steer-
ing force, particularly in shock- TRACTION CONTROL (DTC)
braking situations, counteract- How does traction control
ing the vehicle's otherwise nat- work?
ural but undesirable tendency
Traction control compares the
to straighten up.
front and rear wheel circum-
ABS intervention ferential velocities. The differ-
Technically speaking, depend- ential is used to compute slip
ing on the riding situation as a measure of the reserves
ABS Pro adapts ABS inter- of stability available at the rear
vention to the motorcycle's wheel. If slip exceeds a certain
bank angle. Signals for rate limit, the engine management
of roll and rate of yaw and system intervenes and adapts
lateral acceleration are used to engine torque accordingly.
calculate bank angle. BMW Motorrad DTC is de-
As the motorcycle is heeled signed as an assistant system
over more and more as for the rider and for use on
it banks into a corner, an public roads. The extent to
increasingly strict limit is which the rider affects DTC
imposed on the brake-pressure control can be considerable
gradient for the start of brake (weight shifts when cornering,
application. This slows the items of luggage loose on the
build-up of brake pressure to a motorcycle), especially when
corresponding degree. Addi- the style of riding takes rider
146 ENGINEERING DETAILS
and machine close to the limits The speeds of the front and
imposed by physics. rear wheels are compared and
Activate Enduro riding mode the angle of heel taken into ac-
for off-roading. This mode count as one means of detect-
delays DTC intervention slightly ing the rear wheel's incipient
in order to permit controlled tendency to spin or slip side-
drifting. ways.
The system is not optimised for
special requirements that ap- If the electronic processor
ply under extreme competitive receives values for the bank
conditions off-road or on the angle that it considers implaus-
track. The BMW Motorrad DTC ible over a lengthy period, a
can be deactivated in these dummy value is used for the
cases. bank angle or the DTC function
is switched off. Under these
WARNING circumstances the indicator
for a DTC fault shows. Self-
Risky riding diagnosis has to complete
Risk of accident despite DTC before fault messages can be
Invariably, the rider bears issued.
responsibility for assessing The BMW Motorrad Traction
road and traffic conditions Control can shut down auto-
and adopting his or her style matically under the exceptional
of riding accordingly. riding conditions outlined be-
Do not take risks that would low.
negate the additional safety Exceptional riding conditions:
offered by this system. Riding for a lengthy period
with the front wheel lifted off
Special situations the ground (wheelie).
In accordance with the laws of Rear wheel rotating with the
physics, the ability to acceler- vehicle held stationary by ap-
ate is restricted more and more plication of the front brake
as the angle of heel increases. (burn-out).
Consequently, there can be a Heating up with the motor-
perceptible reduction in accel- cycle on an auxiliary stand,
eration out of very tight bends.
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in neutral or with a gear en- DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE
gaged. CONTROL
Accelerating the motorcycle to with riding modes Pro OE
a defined minimum speed after How does dynamic engine
switching the ignition off and brake control work?
then on again reactivates the
The purpose of dynamic en-
DTC after a fault.
gine brake control is to prevent
Minimum speed for ac- the unstable riding states that
tivation of DTC can be produced by excess-
min 5 km/h ive engine braking moment
acting on the rear wheel. De-
If the front wheel lifts clear of pending on the road condition
the ground under severe ac- and riding dynamic, excessive
celeration, the DTC reduces braking torque can produce
engine torque in the RAIN and a sharp rise in rear-wheel slip
ROAD riding modes until the and impair directional stability.
front wheel regains contact Dynamic engine brake control
with the ground. limits this slip at the rear wheel
The ENDURO riding mode is to a safe, mode-dependent reg-
designed for off-road operation ulated slip.
and not suitable for on-road Causes for excessive slip at
operation. the rear wheel:
Front wheel lift-off detection Riding with engine overrun
allows brief wheelies in the on a surface with a low coef-
DYNAMIC and ENDURO riding ficient of friction (e.g. wet
modes. leaves).
BMW Motorrad recommends Rear-wheel hop when rider
turning the throttle grip back downshifts.
slightly when lifting the front Sharp braking during sporty
wheel in order to reach a stable riding.
driving condition again as soon In the same way as
as possible. BMW Motorrad DTC dynamic
traction control, dynamic
engine brake control compares
the wheel circumferential
148 ENGINEERING DETAILS
velocities of the front and rear Dynamic ESA function
wheels calculated from the Dynamic ESA uses a ride height
wheel speeds and the tyre sensor to detect movements in
radius. Dynamic engine brake the suspension and responds
control uses this differential to by adjusting the damper valve.
compute slip as a measure of This enables the suspension to
the reserve of stability available adapt to the terrain.
at the rear wheel. Dynamic ESA calibrates itself at
If slip overshoots the applic- regular intervals to ensure the
able limit, the throttle valves are system functions correctly.
opened very slightly to increase
Possibilities for adjustment
engine torque. Slip is reduced
Damping modes
and the vehicle is stabilised.
Road: Damping for comfort-
Effect of dynamic engine able on-road riding
brake control Dynamic: Damping for
In the RAIN and ROAD riding dynamic on-road riding
modes: Maximum stability. Enduro: Damping for off-road
riding
with riding modes Pro OE
In DYNAMIC riding mode: Load settings
Compared with the RAIN and One-up riding
ROAD riding modes, reduced One-up with luggage
intervention. Two-up (with luggage)
In ENDURO riding mode:
Maximum performance. On RIDING MODE
a poor road surface or with Selection
unsuitable tyres, stability To adjust the motorcycle to the
might be impaired. road condition and the desired
driving experience, the follow-
DYNAMIC ESA ing riding modes can be selec-
with Dynamic ESA OE ted:
Standard
RAIN
ROAD (default mode)
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with riding modes Pro OE off detection is reduced to
with Pro riding modes achieve an enhanced braking
DYNAMIC effect.
ENDURO In RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMIC
riding modes, the ABS is set
For each of these riding modes,
up for on-road riding.
there is a matching setting
In ENDURO riding mode, the
for the ABS, DTC systems, for
ABS is set up for off-road rid-
dynamic engine brake control
ing with road tyres.
and for throttle response.
with riding modes Pro OE
with Dynamic ESA OE
ABS Pro
The adjustment of the Dynamic
In the RAIN and ROAD rid-
ESA also depends on the riding
ing modes, ABS Pro is fully
mode selected.
available. The tendency of the
DTC can be switched off in motorcycle to straighten up
each riding mode. The ex- when the brakes are applied
planations below always refer with the machine banked for
to the dynamic safety systems cornering is reduced to a min-
that are switched on. imum.
In DYNAMIC and ENDURO
Throttle response
riding modes, ABS Pro is
In RAIN riding mode: Gentle
available only when the
throttle response.
coefficient of friction is
In ROAD riding mode: Op-
good. Assistance is less than
timum throttle response.
in ROAD riding mode and
with riding modes Pro OE instead, the system is set up
In DYNAMIC riding mode: to achieve maximised braking
Direct throttle response. effect.
In ENDURO riding mode:
DTC
Gentle throttle response.
Tyres
ABS In RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMIC
The rear wheel lift-off detec- riding modes, DTC is set up
tion is activated in all riding for on-road riding with road
modes. tyres.
In DYNAMIC and ENDURO
riding modes, rear wheel lift-
150 ENGINEERING DETAILS
In ENDURO riding mode, DTC How Dynamic Brake Control
is set up for off-road riding works
with road tyres. The Dynamic Brake Control
Driving stability function assists the rider in
In RAIN riding mode, DTC in- emergency braking situations.
tervenes early to maximise Detection of emergency
riding stability. braking
In ROAD riding mode, DTC Sudden, sharp application of
intervenes later than in RAIN the front brake is interpreted
riding mode. This prevents as emergency braking.
the rear wheel from spinning Behaviour in emergency
whenever possible. braking
In RAIN and ROAD riding If emergency braking oc-
modes, the front wheel is pre- curs at a speed in excess of
vented from lifting. 10 km/h, the ABS function is
In DYNAMIC riding mode, further assisted by Dynamic
DTC intervenes later than in Brake Control.
ROAD mode, so slight drift
can be induced when exiting Behaviour during accidental
corners and brief wheelies are actuation of the throttle grip
also possible. If the throttle is accidentally
In ENDURO riding mode, the opened (throttle grip posi-
DTC intervenes even later tion > 5 %) during emergency
than in the other modes and braking, Dynamic Brake Con-
the set-up is for off-road rid- trol ensures the desired brak-
ing, so lengthy drifts and short ing effect by ignoring actu-
wheelies are possible when ation of the throttle grip. The
exiting corners. effectiveness of emergency
braking is ensured.
DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL If the throttle is closed
with riding modes Pro OE (throttle grip position < 5 %)
while Dynamic Brake Control
is in action, the engine torque
requested by the ABS brake
system is restored.
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If emergency braking ceases for some time after the vehicle
and the rider still has not comes to a stop.
changed the position of the Time for transmission of
throttle grip, Dynamic Brake measured values after
Control steadily ramps engine vehicle comes to a stop:
torque back to the rider's
requested level. min 15 min
An error message is issued if
TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL wheels without sensors are fit-
(RDC) ted to a vehicle equipped with
with tyre pressure control an RDC control unit.
(RDC) OE Tyre pressure ranges
Function The RDC control unit distin-
A sensor integrated into each guishes between three tyre
tyre measures the air tempera- pressure ranges matched to
ture and the air pressure inside the vehicle:
the tyre and transmits this in- Tyre pressure within permit-
formation to the control unit. ted tolerance.
Each sensor has a centrifu- Tyre pressure close to limit of
gal-force tripswitch that does permitted tolerance.
Tyre pressure outside permit-
not enable transmission of the
ted tolerance.
measured values until the mo-
torcycle has accelerated to a Temperature compensation
defined minimum speed for the Tyre pressure is a temperature-
first time. sensitive variable: pressure in-
Minimum speed for creases as tyre-air temperature
transmission of the RDC rises and decreases as tyre-
measured values: air temperature drops. Tyre air
temperature depends on ambi-
min 30 km/h ent temperature as well as on
The display shows -- for each the style of riding and the dura-
tyre until the tyre-pressure sig- tion of the ride.
nal is received for the first time.
The sensors continue to trans-
mit the measured-value signals
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The tyre pressures are Example
shown in the display as
temperature compensated The following value is shown
and always refer to the fol- in the display:
lowing tyre air temperature:
2.3 bar
20 °C So pressure is low by:
The air lines available to the 0.2 bar
public in petrol stations and The gauge on the air line
motorway service areas have shows:
gauges that do not compensate 2.4 bar
for temperature; the reading You must now increase tyre
shown by a gauge of this pressure until the value is:
nature is the temperature-
2.6 bar
dependent tyre-air pressure. As
a result, the values displayed GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT
there usually do not correspond
with shift assistant Pro OE
to the values displayed in the
display. Gear Shift Assistant Pro
Pressure adaptation Your vehicle is equipped with
Gear Shift Assistant Pro, a
Compare the RDC value on the
system originally developed for
display with the value in the
racing and now adapted for
table on the back cover of the
the touring sector. It permits
rider's manual. Then use the
upshifts and downshifts
air-line gauge at a service sta-
without declutching or closing
tion to compensate for the dif-
the throttle in virtually all load
ference between the RDC read-
and rpm ranges.
ing and the value in the table.

Example Advantages
70-80 % of all gearshifts on
a trip can be done without
According to the operating using the clutch.
instructions, the tyre pressure Less relative movement
should be: between rider and passenger
2.5 bar
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because the shift pauses are A change in the position of
shorter. the throttle twistgrip during
It is not necessary to close the a gearshift can cause the
throttle valve when shifting function to abort and/or lead
under acceleration. to a missed shift. Gear Shift
When braking and downshift- Assistant Pro provides no
ing (throttle valve closed), assistance for the gearshift if
engine speed is adjusted by the rider declutches.
blipping the throttle.
Shift time is shorter than a Downshifting
gearshift with clutch actu- Downshifting is assisted until
ation. maximum rpm for the tar-
In order for the system get gear to be selected is
to identify a request for a reached. This prevents over-
gearshift, the rider has to move revving.
the shift lever from its idle
Maximum engine speed
position in the desired direction
against the force of the spring
through a certain "overtravel" max 9250 min-1
at ordinary speed or rapidly
and keep the shift lever in this Upshifting
position until the gearshift is Upshifting is assisted until idle
completed. It is not necessary rpm for the target gear to be
to increase the force applied selected is reached.
to the gearshift lever while This prevents the engine from
shifting is in progress. Once dropping below idle speed.
the gearshift has completed
Idle speed
the shift lever has to be fully
released before another
gearshift with the Pro shift 1250±50 min-1 (Engine at
assistant can take place. When regular operating temperat-
shifting gears with the Gear ure)
Shift Assistant Pro, the rider
has to keep load state (throttle
twistgrip position) constant
before and during the gearshift.
MAINTENANCE

09
GENERAL NOTES 156
TOOLKIT 157
FRONT-WHEEL STAND 157
REAR-WHEEL STAND 158
ENGINE OIL 158
BRAKE SYSTEM 160
CLUTCH 165
COOLANT 166
TYRES 168
WHEEL RIMS 169
WHEELS 169
CHAIN 181
AIR FILTER 184
LIGHTING 186
TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS 186
JUMP-STARTING 187
BATTERY 188
FUSES 193
DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR 195
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GENERAL NOTES internal thread to remove all
traces of thread-locking com-
The Maintenance chapter de- pound. Always use new mi-
scribes straightforward proced- croencapsulated screws when
ures for checking and replacing re-assembling. Prior to dis-
certain wear parts. assembly make sure that you
Special tightening torques are have suitable tools for cleaning
listed as applicable. The tight- the threads and a new replace-
ening torques for the threaded ment for each screw to be re-
fasteners on your vehicle are moved. If the job is not done
listed in the section entitled correctly there is no guaran-
"Technical data". tee that the screw will remain
Some of the work calls for secure, which means that you
special tools and a thorough would be putting yourself at
knowledge of the technology risk!
involved. If in doubt consult a Non-reusable cable ties
specialist workshop, preferably Non-reusable cable ties are
an authorised BMW Motorrad used at some points to secure
retailer. cables and lines. To prevent
Microencapsulated screws damage to cables and lines
The microencapsulation is a when these items are being
chemical thread-locker. An ad- removed, it is essential to use
hesive compound creates a se- a suitable tool, for example di-
cure connection between bolt agonal cutting pliers, for their
and nut or between screw and removal.
component. Consequently, mi- Cables and lines detached be-
croencapsulated screws are for forehand by the removal of
once-only use and are not in- non-reusable cable ties have
tended for re-installation after to be re-secured with new non-
being slackened. reusable cable ties.
Regardless of whether the pro- Use cable-tie clippers to clip off
cedure involves removal or in- the excess length of the cable
stallation, the threaded bore ties.
always has to be cleaned. After
removal of the screw, clean the
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TOOLKIT 6 Remove the tank cover.
( 186)

FRONT-WHEEL STAND
Installing front-wheel stand

ATTENTION

Use of the BMW Motorrad

front-wheel stand without
1 Screwdriver handle also using the auxiliary
2 Reversible screwdriver stand
blade Risk of damage to parts if
With star-head and plain- vehicle topples
Place the motorcycle on an
tip ends
auxiliary stand before lift-
Remove the battery.
ing the front wheel with the
( 190)
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
Adjust the damping stand.
for the rear wheel.
( 114) Make sure the motorcycle is
3 Open-ended spanner standing firmly.
Width across flats 14 mm Place the motorcycle
Adjust the mirror arm. on an auxiliary stand;
( 110) BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad auxiliary
4 Open-ended spanner
stand.
Width across flats 19
Install the rear-wheel stand.
5 Keys ( 158)
Adjust the spring pre-
load for the rear wheel.
( 113)
6 Torx wrench, T25/T30
T25 on short end, T30 on
long end
158 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 due to incor-
retailer will be happy to help rect oil filling
you with the selection of a Check the oil level only after
suitable auxiliary stand. a lengthy ride or when the
engine is at operating tem-
REAR-WHEEL STAND perature.
Install the rear-wheel stand
Wipe the area around the oil
filler opening clean.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
Switch off the engine.

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
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ATTENTION

Vehicle toppling sideways

Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Secure the vehicle, prefer-
ably with the assistance of
a second person, so that it
cannot topple sideways. Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge
Make sure the engine is at length 2 clean
Seat the oil dipstick on the oil
operating temperature and
filler neck, but do not engage
hold the motorcycle upright.
the threads. Turn the dip-
BMW Motorrad recommends
stick one full turn backward
using a suitable auxiliary
to make the oil level easier to
stand.
with centre stand OA read.
Make sure the ground is level Remove the oil dipstick and
and firm and with the engine check the oil level.
at operating temperature,
place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.

Engine oil, specified

level
Between MIN and MAX
Wait one minute for the oil to
marks
drain into the oil pan.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
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Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 l (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Topping up the engine oil.
( 160)
Remove oil dipstick 1.
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected ATTENTION
by a specialist workshop, Use of insufficient engine oil
preferably an authorised or too much engine oil
BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine damage due to incor-
Install the oil dipstick. rect oil filling
Always make sure that the
To avoid unnecessary
engine oil level is correct.
environmental impact,
BMW Motorrad recommends Top up the engine oil to the
checking the engine oil after specified level.
riding min 50 km. Check the engine oil level.
( 158)
Topping up engine oil
Install the oil dipstick.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- BRAKE SYSTEM
cycle on its stand. Check operation of the brakes
Wipe the area around the
Operate the brake lever.
filler neck clean. The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
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If pressure points are not ing direction: Between wheel
clearly perceptible: and front suspension toward
brake calipers 1.
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
by trained and qualified
Brake-pad wear limit,
specialists.
front
Have the brakes checked min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
by a specialist workshop, only, without backing plate.
preferably an authorised The wear indicators, i.e. the
BMW Motorrad retailer. grooves, must be clearly vis-
Checking brake pad thickness, ible.)
front brakes
If the wear indicating marks are
Make sure the ground is level
no longer clearly visible:
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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
system, do not permit the
brake pads to wear past the
Visually inspect the left and minimum permissible thick-
right brake pads to ascer- ness.
tain their thickness. View-
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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,
rear
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing plate.)
If the brake pads are worn:

WARNING

Brake-pad thickness less

Visually inspect the brake than permissible minimum
pads to ascertain their thick- Diminished braking effect,
ness. Viewing direction: from damage to the brakes
the rear toward brake cal- In order to ensure the de-
iper 1. pendability of the brake
system, do not permit the
brake pads to wear past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
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Checking brake-fluid level, Move the handlebars to the
front brakes straight-ahead position.

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
brake system
Check the brake fluid level in
Cease operation of the
brake fluid reservoir for front
vehicle immediately and do
wheel brake 1.
not ride it until the fault has
been rectified. Wear of the brake pads
Check the brake-fluid levels causes the brake fluid
at regular intervals. level in the reservoir to sink.
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.
with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level Brake fluid level, front
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand. Brake fluid, DOT4
Move the handlebars to the
It is not permissible for the
straight-ahead position.
brake fluid level to be below
Make sure the ground is level the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
and firm and hold the motor- reservoir horizontal, motor-
cycle upright. cycle upright)
164 MAINTENANCE
If the brake fluid level drops with centre stand OE
below the permitted level: Make sure the ground is level
Have the fault rectified as and firm and place the motor-
quickly as possible by a spe- cycle on its centre stand.
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Checking brake-fluid level,
rear brakes

WARNING

Not enough brake fluid in

brake fluid reservoir, or con- Check the brake fluid level in
taminants in brake fluid brake fluid reservoir for rear
Considerably reduced braking wheel brake 1.
power due to presence of air, Wear of the brake pads
contaminants or water in the causes the brake fluid
brake system level in the reservoir to sink.
Cease operation of the
vehicle immediately and do
not ride it until the fault has
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. Brake fluid level, rear
Make sure that only fresh (visual inspection)
brake fluid from a sealed Brake fluid, DOT4
container is used. It is not permissible for the
Make sure the ground is level brake fluid level to be below
and firm and hold the motor- the MIN mark.
cycle upright.
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If the brake fluid level drops Checking the clutch play
below the permitted level:
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.

CLUTCH
Checking operation of the
clutch Repeatedly pull clutch lever 1
Pull the clutch lever. tight against the grip.
An increase in force with in- Pull clutch lever 1 gently until
creasing actuation must be resistance is perceptible, ob-
perceptible. serving the clutch play A.
If no increase in force with in- Clutch cable play
creasing actuation is percept-
ible:
3...5 mm (at the outer end of
Have the clutch checked
the handlebar lever, handle-
by a specialist workshop,
bars in straight-ahead posi-
preferably an authorised
tion, engine cold)
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Clutch play is out of tolerance:
Adjust the clutch play.
( 165)
Adjust the clutch play

Loosen lock nut 1.

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To increase clutch play: Make sure the ground is level
Tighten adjusting screw 2 and firm and position the mo-
into the handlebar fitting. torcycle upright.
To reduce clutch play: Back Turn the handlebars all the
off adjusting screw 2 in the way to the right.
handlebar fitting.
The distance between
locknut and adjusting nut
(measured at the inside) must
be no more than 8±1.5 mm.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer, if the
distance has to be exceeded
in order to obtain the correct Check the coolant level in ex-
clutch play. pansion tank 1. Viewing dir-
Check the clutch play. ection: from behind through
( 165) opening in right-hand side
Tighten locknut 1 while trim panel.
counter-holding adjusting
screw 2.

COOLANT
Check the coolant level

WARNING

Opening radiator cap

Risk of burning
Do not open the radiator Specified coolant level
cap when the system is hot.
Check and, if necessary, top Between MIN and MAX
up the coolant in the expan- marks on the expansion tank
sion tank only. (Engine cold)
 167
If the coolant drops below the
permitted level:
Top up the coolant.
Topping up coolant

WARNING

Opening radiator cap

Risk of burning
Do not open the radiator Pull radiator cowl 1 out of
cap when the system is hot. holders 2.
Check and, if necessary, top
up the coolant in the expan-
sion tank only.

Open cap 1 of the expansion

tank.
Using a suitable funnel, top up
Undo screws for the radiator with coolant until the level is
cowl 1 from the inside. correct.
Check the coolant level.
( 166)
Close cap 1 of the expansion
tank.
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TYRES
Check the tyre pressures

WARNING

Incorrect tyre pressure

Impaired handling charac-
teristics of the motorcycle,
shorter useful tyre life
Press radiator cowl 1 into Always check that the tyre
holders 2. pressures are correct.
The radiator cowl engages
with an audible click.
WARNING

Tendency of valve inserts

installed vertically to open
by themselves at high riding
speeds
Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and
tighten firmly.
Tighten screws for the radi-
ator cowl screws 1 from the Make sure the ground is level
inside. and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (One-up, tyre cold)

2.5 bar (Riding with passen-
ger and/or luggage, with cold
tyres)
 169
edge of the tyre, e.g. by the
Tyre pressure, rear
letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to min-
2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
imum:
2.9 bar (Riding with passen- Replace tyre or tyres, as ap-
ger and/or luggage, with cold plicable.
tyres)
If tyre pressure is too low: WHEEL RIMS
Correct tyre pressure. Checking rims
Check the tyre tread depth Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
WARNING cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
Riding with badly worn tyres defects.
Risk of accident due to im- Have damaged rims checked
paired handling and, if necessary, replaced
If applicable, have the tyres by a specialist workshop,
changed in good time be- preferably an authorised
fore they wear to the min- BMW Motorrad retailer.
imum tread depth permitted
by law. WHEELS
Tyre recommendation
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- For each size of tyre,
cycle on its stand. BMW Motorrad tests and
Measure the tyre tread depth classifies as roadworthy certain
in the main tread grooves makes. BMW Motorrad cannot
with wear marks. assess the suitability or provide
any guarantee of road safety
Each tyre has wear
for other tyres.
indicators integrated
BMW Motorrad recommends
into the main tread grooves.
using only tyres tested by
The tyre has reached its wear
BMW Motorrad.
limit when the tread has worn
More detailed information is
down to the level of the wear
available from your authorised
indicators. The locations of
BMW Motorrad retailer.
the marks are indicated on the
170 MAINTENANCE
Effect of wheel size on Removing front wheel
chassis and suspension Make sure the ground is level
control systems and firm and place the motor-
Wheel size is very important as cycle on its stand.
a parameter for the suspension
control systems. In particular,
the diameter and the width
of a vehicle's wheels are pro-
grammed into the control unit
and are fundamental to all cal-
culations. Any change in these
influencing variables, caused for
example by a switch to wheels
other than those installed ex- Remove screws 1.
works, can have serious effects Carefully ease the bottom part
on the performance of the con- of front-wheel cover 2 in the
trol systems. direction indicated by the ar-
The sensor rings are essential row.
for correct road-speed calcula-
tion, and they too must match
the motorcycle's control sys-
tems and consequently cannot
be changed.
If you decide that you would
like to fit non-standard
wheels to your motorcycle,
it is very important to con-
sult a specialist workshop Remove screw 3 and remove
beforehand, preferably an the wheel speed sensor from
authorised BMW Motorrad its bore.
retailer. In some cases, the
data programmed into the
control units can be changed to
suit the new wheel sizes.
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ATTENTION

Use of hard or sharp-edged

objects in proximity to com-
ponent
Component damage
Take care not to scratch
components; cover or mask
Disengage the cable for the as necessary.
wheel speed sensor from Mask off the parts of the
holding clip 4 and holder 5. wheel rim that could be
Remove securing screws 6
scratched in the process of
and holder 5 of the left brake
removing the brake calipers.
caliper.
Remove securing screws 6 of
ATTENTION
the right brake caliper.
Unwanted inward movement
of the brake pads
Component damage on at-
tempt to install the brake cal-
iper or because brake pads
have to be forced apart
Do not operate the brakes
with a brake caliper not cor-
rectly secured.
Force brake pads 7 slightly Carefully pull the brake cal-
apart by rocking brake cal- ipers back and out until clear
iper 8 back and forth against of the brake discs.
brake disc 9.
Place the motorcycle on a
suitable auxiliary stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand.
( 158)
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with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Raise front of motorcycle un-
til the front wheel can turn
freely. BMW Motorrad recom-
mends the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand for lifting
Remove axle 13, while sup-
the motorcycle.
porting the wheel.
Install the front-wheel stand.
Do not remove the grease
( 157)
from the axle.
Roll the front wheel forward
to remove.

Remove axle screw 10.

Slacken left axle clamping
screws 11.
Remove spacing bushing 14
from the left-hand side of the
wheel hub.

Slacken right axle clamping

screws 12.
 173
Installing front wheel
Lubricant

WARNING
Unirex N3
Use of a non-standard wheel Insert spacer bushing 12,
Malfunctions in operation of turned with the collar facing
ABS and DTC out, into the wheel hub on the
See the information on the left-hand side.
effect of wheel size on the
ABS and DTC systems at ATTENTION
the start of this chapter.
Front wheel installed wrong
way round
ATTENTION Risk of accident
Note direction-of-rotation
Tightening threaded fasten-
arrows on tyre or rim.
ers to incorrect tightening
torque Roll the front wheel into posi-
Damage, or threaded fasten- tion between the forks of the
ers work loose front suspension.
Always have the security
of the fasteners checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.

Lubricate the quick-release

axle 11.
Lubricant

Lubricate the running surface Unirex N3

of spacer bush 12.
174 MAINTENANCE
forks several times. Do not
WARNING operate the handbrake lever
in this process.
Improper installation of the Install the front-wheel stand.
quick-release axle ( 157)
Loosening of the front wheel Tighten left axle clamping
After securing the brake cal- screws 9 to the specified
ipers and relieving the front torque.
forks, tighten the quick-
release axle and the axle
clamping to the specified
tightening torque.
Raise the front wheel and in-
sert quick-release axle 11 un-
til seated.

Clamp of quick-release
axle
Tightening sequence: Tighten
screws six times in alternate
sequence
M8 x 35
Install axle screw 8 and 19 Nm
tighten to the specified
torque. In this process,
counter-hold the quick-release
axle on the right side.
Axle screw in front
quick-release axle
M20 x 1.5
50 Nm
Remove front-wheel stand
and firmly compress front
 175

Tighten right axle clamping Install securing screws 6 with

screws 10 to the specified holder 5 of the left brake cal-
tightening torque. iper and tighten to the spe-
cified torque.
Brake caliper to tele-
scopic fork
M10 x 45
38 Nm
Tighten securing screws 6 of
the right brake caliper to the
specified torque.
Brake caliper to tele-
Clamp of quick-release
scopic fork
axle
M10 x 45
Tightening sequence: Tighten
screws six times in alternate 38 Nm
sequence Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
M8 x 35
19 Nm
Position left and right brake
calipers on the brake discs.
176 MAINTENANCE
Wheel-speed sensor,
WARNING front, to fork leg
Brake pads not lying against 8 Nm
the brake disc
Risk of accident due to
delayed braking effect.
Before driving, check that
the brakes respond without
delay.
Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Seat the cable for the wheel- Clean threads for screws 1.
speed sensor in holding Ease bottom part of front-
clips 4 and 5. wheel cover 2 into position.
Install new screws 1.
Front-wheel cover to
fork stabiliser
M5 x 12
2 Nm
Remove the front-wheel
stand.
without centre stand OE
Clean thread for screw 3. Remove the auxiliary stand.
Insert the wheel speed sensor Place the motorcycle on its
into the bore and tighten side stand.
new screw 3 to the specified
torque.
Wheel-speed sensor,
front, to fork leg
M6 x 16
Thread-locking compound:
micro-encapsulated
 177
Removing rear wheel

ATTENTION

Unwanted inward movement

of the brake pads
Component damage on at-
tempt to install the brake cal-
iper or because brake pads
have to be forced apart Press the brake caliper 1
Do not operate the brakes against the brake disc 2.
with a brake caliper not cor- Brake pistons are pushed
rectly secured. back.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the mo-
torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand.
( 158)
with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand. Remove screw 3 and remove
Slip wooden chocks or sim- the wheel speed sensor from
ilar under the rear wheel to its bore.
prevent it from dropping out
after the quick-release axle
has been removed.

Remove axle nut 4 and

washer 5.
178 MAINTENANCE
Back off adjusting screws 7
on both sides.
Remove chain tensioner 6 and
push the axle in as far as it
will go.

Roll the rear wheel to the rear

and clear of the swinging arm
and at the same time pull
brake-caliper carrier 10 back
far enough to allow the rear
Remove quick-release axle 7 wheel to clear it.
and remove chain tensioner 8. The chain 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 removal.
Installing rear wheel

WARNING

Roll the rear wheel as far Use of a non-standard wheel

forward as possible and Malfunctions in operation of
disengage chain 9 from the ABS and DTC
sprocket. See the information on the
effect of wheel size on the
ABS and DTC systems at
the start of this chapter.
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ATTENTION

Tightening threaded fasten-

ers to incorrect tightening
torque
Damage, or threaded fasten-
ers work loose
Always have the security
of the fasteners checked Roll the rear wheel farther
by a specialist workshop, into the swinging arm, while
preferably an authorised pushing brake-caliper car-
BMW Motorrad dealer. rier 1 forward at the same
time.
The chain sprocket and
the spacer bushes on left
and right are loose fits in the
wheel. When installing, make
sure that no parts are not dam-
aged or mislaid.
Roll the rear wheel on the
support into the swinging arm
as far as necessary to permit
the brake-caliper carrier to be
inserted. Roll the rear wheel as far
forward as possible and
loop chain 7 over the chain
sprocket.

Insert brake-caliper mounting

bracket 1 into guide 2.
180 MAINTENANCE

Insert right chain tensioner 6 Clean thread for screw 1.

into the swinging arm. Insert the wheel speed sensor
Lubricate quick-release axle 5 into the bore and tighten
and install it in brake caliper new screw 1 to the specified
mounting bracket 4 and rear torque.
wheel. Wheel-speed sensor,
Lubricant rear, to brake caliper
carrier
Unirex N3 M6 x 16
Make sure that the axle fits Thread-locking compound:
into the recess of the chain micro-encapsulated
tensioner. 8 Nm

WARNING

Brake pads not lying against

the brake disc
Risk of accident due to
delayed braking effect.
Before driving, check that
the brakes respond without
Insert left chain tensioner 4. delay.
Install washer 3 and axle After completing work, op-
nut 2, but do not tighten yet. erate the brake several times
without centre stand OE until the brake pads are bed-
Remove the auxiliary stand. ded.
 181
Adjust the chain tension. Lubricating and caring for
( 182) low-maintenance chain
Check the chain tension. with M Endurance chain OE
( 182)

CHAIN ATTENTION
Lubricate the chain Inadequate cleaning and lub-
rication of the drive chain
ATTENTION Accelerated wear
Clean and lubricate the drive
Inadequate cleaning and lub-
chain at regular intervals.
rication of the drive chain
Accelerated wear The low-maintenance
Clean and lubricate the drive drive chain is cleaned and
chain at regular intervals. lubricated as part of the annual
service. For optimum durability,
Lubricate the drive chain
the low-maintenance chain can
every third fuel stop.
Lubricate the chain more fre- also be lubricated at intervals
quently if the motorcycle is by application of a chain lub-
ridden in wet, dusty or dirty ricant suitable for low-mainten-
conditions. ance chains. If riding involves
Switch the ignition off and above-average wear and tear
select neutral. due to exposure to salt or dust
Clean the drive chain with a and dirt, carry out lubrication at
suitable cleaning product, dry correspondingly more frequent
it and apply chain lubricant. intervals.
To prolong chain life, Switch the ignition off and
BMW Motorrad recommends select neutral.
using BMW Motorrad chain Clean the drive chain with
lubricant, or: a suitable cleaning product,
Lubricant dry it and apply chain lub-
ricant. To prolong chain life,
BMW Motorrad recommends
Chain spray, O-ring compat- the use of BMW Motorrad
ible chain lubricant or:
Wipe off excess lubricant.
182 MAINTENANCE
Lubricant Chain deflection

Chain spray, O-ring compat- 35...45 mm (Motorcycle with

ible no weight applied, supported
Wipe off excess lubricant. on its side stand)
Check the chain tension If measured value is outside
Make sure the ground is level permitted tolerance:
and firm and place the motor- Adjust the chain tension.
cycle on its stand. ( 182)
Turn the rear wheel until it Adjust the chain tension
reaches the position of least Make sure the ground is level
chain sag. and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.

Use a screwdriver to push the

chain up and down at a point Slacken axle nut 1.
midway between the pinion Use adjusting screws 3 on
and chain sprocket and meas- left and right to adjust chain
ure difference A. tension.
Chain deflection Check the chain tension.
( 182)
Make sure that scale read-
40...50 mm (Motorcycle with ings 2 are the same on left
no weight applied, supported and right.
on its side stand) Tighten quick-release axle
with low-slung OE nut 1 to the specified torque.
 183
Rear quick-release axle If third marker line 1 is fully
in swinging arm visible, check chain length:
Engage 1st gear.
M24 x 1.5 Turn the rear wheel in the
125 Nm normal direction of travel until
the chain is tensioned.
Measure the length of the
chain, rivet centre to rivet
centre, over 10 rivets below
the rear wheel swinging arm.
Turn the rear wheel in the for-
ward direction of travel and
measure chain length at 3 dif-
ferent points.
Check that washer 4 is
seated all round against screw
head 3, correct if necessary.
Check the chain wear
Requirement
Chain tension is correct.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Permissible chain length

max 144 mm (measured

from the centre of 10 rivets,
chain pulled taut)
If the chain has stretched to the
maximum permissible length:
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
Check whether third marker BMW Motorrad retailer.
line 1 is fully visible.
184 MAINTENANCE

Check whether a rivet head 1 To unlock, press and hold

has twisted out of line. down button 3 (arrow 1).
Rivet heads are parallel to the Pull frame 4 out of the holder
chain centreline 2. (arrow 2).
Chain riveting is OK.
If one or more rivet heads have
twisted out of line:
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.

AIR FILTER
Remove the air filter
Remove the tank cover. Remove frame 4.
( 186) Remove air filter 5.
Install the air filter

ATTENTION

Poor filter function, drawing

in of dirt particles. Air filter
insert slips during insertion.
Component damage
Correctly insert the air filter
insert in the filter frame and
Unclip hose 1 from retaining
hook into the pins.
lugs 2.
 185

Install air filter 5 in frame 4. Clip hose 1 into retaining

lugs 2.
with Keyless Ride OE

Make sure that air filter 5 is

correctly seated on lugs 6 of
frame 4. Make sure that cable 7 is not
trapped.

Install frame 4.
Button 3 snaps into engage-
ment.
186 MAINTENANCE
LIGHTING
Replacing LED light sources

WARNING

Vehicle overlooked in traffic

due to failure of the lights
on the vehicle
Safety risk
Always replace a faulty bulb Remove screws 1.
Remove screws 2.
at the earliest possible op-
Remove tank cover 3, noting
portunity. Consult a special-
the mounting clips and retain-
ist workshop, preferably an
ing lugs.
authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer. Install the tank cover

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
contact a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer. Make sure that all six mount-
ing clips 2 engage in connect-
TRIM PANEL COMPONENTS ors 3 and all three mounting
Remove the tank cover clips 5 engage in connect-
Remove the seat. ( 105) ors 4.
Install tank cover 1.
 187

ATTENTION

Excessive current flowing

when the motorcycle is
jump-started
Wiring smoulders/ignites or
damage to the on-board elec-
tronics
Install screws 2. If the motorcycle has to be
Install screws 1. jump-started connect the
Install the seat. ( 106) leads to the battery termin-
als; never attempt to jump-
JUMP-STARTING start the engine by connect-
ing leads to the on-board
CAUTION socket.

Touching live parts of the

ignition system when the ATTENTION
engine is running
Contact between crocodile
Electric shock
clips of jump leads and
Do not touch parts of the
vehicle
ignition system when the
engine is running. Risk of short-circuit
Use jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips
at both ends.

ATTENTION

Jump-starting with a voltage

greater than 12 V
Damage to the on-board
electronics
Make sure that the battery
of the donor vehicle has a
voltage rating of 12 V.
188 MAINTENANCE
Remove the seat. ( 105) protect the starter motor and
When jump-starting the en- the donor battery.
gine, do not disconnect the Allow both engines to idle for
battery from the on-board a few minutes before discon-
electrical system. necting the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative termin-
als first, then disconnect the
second lead from the positive
terminals.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or other
products to start the engine.
Install the seat. ( 106)
Flip open positive terminal
cover 1. BATTERY
Begin by connecting one end Maintenance instructions
of the red jump lead to pos- Correct upkeep, recharging and
itive terminal 2 of the dis- storage will prolong the life of
charged battery and the other the battery and are essential if
end to the positive terminal of warranty claims are to be con-
the donor battery. sidered.
Connect one end of the black Compliance with the points
jump lead to the negative ter- below is important in order to
minal of the donor battery, maximise battery life:
then connect the other end to Keep the surface of the bat-
negative terminal 3 of the dis- tery clean and dry.
charged battery. Do not open the battery.
Run the engine of the donor Do not top up with water.
vehicle during jump-starting. Be sure to read and comply
Start the engine of the vehicle with the instructions for char-
with the discharged battery ging the battery on the fol-
in the usual way; if the en- lowing pages.
gine does not start, wait a Do not turn the battery upside
few minutes before repeat- down.
ing the attempt in order to
 189
Battery type
ATTENTION

AGM battery (Absorbent Charging the battery that is

Glass Mat), maintenance-free connected to the vehicle via
the battery terminals
ATTENTION Damage to the on-board
electronics
On-board electronics (e.g. Disconnect the battery at
clock) draining connected the battery terminals before
battery charging.
Battery is deep-discharged;
this voids the guarantee
Connect a float charger to ATTENTION
the battery if the motorcycle Unsuitable chargers connec-
is to remain out of use for ted to a socket
more than four weeks. Damage to charger and
BMW Motorrad has de- vehicle electronics
veloped a float charger Use suitable BMW chargers.
specially designed for com- The suitable charger is avail-
patibility with the electron- able from your authorised
ics of your motorcycle. Using BMW Motorrad dealer.
this charger, the battery can be
kept charged during long peri-
ods of disuse, without having
to be disconnected from the
vehicle's on-board systems. For
more information, consult an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Charging battery when
connected
Disconnect devices plugged
into the sockets.
190 MAINTENANCE
you may be using a charger
ATTENTION that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics. If
Recharging a fully dis- this happens, charge the bat-
charged battery via the tery directly at the terminals of
power socket or extra the battery that is disconnected
socket from the vehicle.
Damage to the vehicle elec-
tronics Charge the battery when
If a battery has discharged disconnected
to the extent that it is com- Disconnect the battery.
pletely flat (battery voltage Charge the battery using a
less than 12 V, indicator suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
lights and multifunction
instructions of the charger.
display remain off when the
After charging, disconnect the
ignition is switched on) al-
charger's terminal clips from
ways charge the disconnec-
the battery terminals.
ted battery with the charger
connected directly to the The battery has to be
battery terminals. recharged at regular
intervals in the course of a
With the battery connected to lengthy period of disuse. See
the vehicle's on-board elec- the instructions for caring
trical system, charge via the for your battery. Always fully
power socket. recharge the battery before
The motorcycle's on- restoring it to use.
board electronics know Removing battery
when the battery is fully Make sure the ground is level
charged. The on-board socket and firm and place the motor-
is switched off when this cycle on its stand.
happens. Remove the seat. ( 105)
Comply with the operating with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
instructions of the charger. If applicable, switch off the
If you are unable to anti-theft alarm.
charge the battery Removing the toolkit.
through the on-board socket,
 191
Switch off the ignition.

Disengage diagnostic
socket 4 from the holder.
Remove screw 5 and work
ATTENTION battery cover 6 forward to
Battery not disconnected remove.
in accordance with correct Lift the battery up and out;
procedure work it slightly back and forth
Risk of short-circuit if it is difficult to remove.
Always proceed in compli- Installing battery
ance with the specified dis- If the vehicle has been
connection sequence. disconnected from the
Disconnect negative battery battery for a significant time,
cable 3. the current date will have to
Flip open positive terminal be reset to guarantee correct
cover 1. operation of the service display.
Disconnect positive battery Switch off the ignition.
cable 2. Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
192 MAINTENANCE

Install battery cover 6.

Install screw 5. ATTENTION
Battery holder to rear-
Battery not connected in ac-
wheel cover
cordance with correct pro-
M5 x 12 cedure
2 Nm Risk of short-circuit
Secure diagnostic socket 4 in Always proceed in compli-
the holder. ance with specified installa-
tion sequence.
Connect positive battery
cable 2.
Wiring harness to bat-
tery
M6 x 13.5
5 Nm
Place positive terminal
cover 1 in position.
 193
FUSES
Replace the main fuse

ATTENTION

Jumpering of blown fuses

Risk of short-circuit and fire
Never attempt to jumper a
blown fuse.
Connect negative battery Always replace a defective
cable 3, making sure that fuse with a new fuse of the
there is adequate clearance A same amperage.
between the negative battery
cable and seat locking lever 8. Switch off the ignition.
Make sure the ground is level
Wiring harness to bat- and firm and place the motor-
tery cycle on its stand.
M6 x 13.5 Remove the seat. ( 105)
5 Nm
Install the onboard toolkit.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
If applicable, switch on the
anti-theft alarm.
Install the seat. ( 106)
Change the system settings.
( 67)
Replace blown fuse 1.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
194 MAINTENANCE
Main fuse

40 A (Voltage regulator)
Install the seat. ( 106)
Replacing fuses

ATTENTION

Jumpering of blown fuses

Risk of short-circuit and fire
Never attempt to jumper a
blown fuse.
Switch off the ignition. Always replace a defective
Remove the seat. ( 105)
fuse with a new fuse of the
Remove fuse box 1.
same amperage.
Consult the fuse assignment
diagram and replace blown
fuse 1 or 2.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Fuse box

10 A (Slot 1: instrument
cluster, alarm system (DWA),
ignition lock, diagnostic
socket, coil main relay)
 195
Fuse box DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR
Disengaging diagnostic
7.5 A (Slot 2: multifunction socket
switch left, tyre pressure con-
trol (RDC)) CAUTION

Fuses Incorrect disconnection of

the diagnostic socket for on-
All circuits are protected elec- board diagnosis
tronically. If a circuit has been Malfunctions of the vehicle
switched off by the electronic Do not disconnect the
fuse, the circuit is once again diagnostic socket or allow
active after having switched it to be disconnected
on the ignition and as soon except in the course of a
as the activating fault has BMW Motorrad service by
been eliminated. a specialist workshop or by
other authorised persons.
Insert the fuse box.
Have the work carried out
Install the seat. ( 106)
by appropriately trained per-
sonnel.
Comply with the stipulations
of the vehicle manufacturer.
Remove the seat. ( 105)

Press locks 1 on both sides.

Disengage diagnostic
socket 2 from holder 3.
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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.
Install the seat. ( 106)
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ACCESSORIES

10
GENERAL NOTES 200
POWER SOCKETS 200
USB CHARGING SOCKET 201
CASES 202
TOPCASE 205
NAVIGATION SYSTEM 208
200 ACCESSORIES
GENERAL NOTES All modifications must be in
compliance with legal require-
ments. Make sure that the
CAUTION
vehicle does not infringe the
Use of other-make products national road-vehicle construc-
Safety risk tion and use regulations applic-
BMW Motorrad cannot ex- able in your country.
amine or test each product Your authorised
of outside origin to ensure BMW Motorrad retailer
that it can be used on or can offer expert advice on the
in connection with BMW choice of genuine BMW parts,
vehicles without constituting accessories and other products.
a safety hazard. Country- To find out more about ac-
specific official authorisa- cessories go to:
tion does not suffice as as- bmw-motorrad.com/equip-
surance. Tests conducted ment
by these instances cannot
make provision for all oper- POWER SOCKETS
ating conditions experienced Notes on use of power sockets:
by BMW vehicles and, con-
Automatic shutdown
sequently, they are not suffi-
cient in some circumstances. Power sockets are shut down
Use only parts and accessor- automatically under the follow-
ies approved by BMW for ing circumstances:
your vehicle. If battery charge state is too
low, to maintain the vehicle's
BMW has conducted extensive start capability.
testing of the parts and access- If the maximum load capacity
ory products to establish that as stated in the technical data
they are safe, functional and is exceeded.
suitable. Consequently, BMW During the starting operation.
accepts responsibility for the The sockets continue to
products. BMW accepts no li- receive power for only
ability whatsoever for parts and 60 seconds after the ignition
accessories that it has not ap- is switched off.
proved.
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Operating electrical Automatic shutdown
accessories The USB charging sockets are
You can start using electrical shut down automatically under
accessories connected to the the following circumstances:
sockets only when the ignition If battery charge state is too
is switched on. low, to maintain the motor-
Low-wattage electrical cycle's start capability.
accessories might not be If the maximum load capacity
recognised by the vehicle’s as stated in the technical data
electronics. In such cases, is exceeded.
power sockets are switched off During the starting operation.
very shortly after the ignition is Connection of electrical
turned off. devices
Cable routing You can start using electrical
Note the following with regard devices connected to the USB
to the routing of cables from charging sockets only when the
sockets to items of electrical ignition is switched on. The
equipment: power supply to the sockets
Make sure that cables do not is switched off no more than
impede the rider. 15 minutes after the ignition is
Make sure that cables do not switched off, in order to pre-
restrict the steering angle or vent overloading of the on-
obstruct handling. board electrics.
Make sure that cables cannot While riding in the rain, you
be trapped. should disconnect the device
from the interface in order to
USB CHARGING SOCKET protect against damage.
Notes on use: To prevent dirtying, keep the
protective cover closed when
Charge current
no device is connected.
This is a 5 V USB charging in-
terface that provides a max-
imum charge current of 2.4 A.
202 ACCESSORIES
Cable routing
Note the following with regard
to the routing of cables from
USB charging sockets to items
of electronic equipment:
Make sure that cables do not
impede the rider.
Make sure that cables do not
restrict the steering angle or
obstruct handling. Push yellow button 1 down,
Make sure that cables cannot simultaneously opening the
be trapped. case lid.
Adjust the case volume
CASES
with case OA
Opening cases
with case OA Open the case and remove all
its contents.

Turn key 1 clockwise.

Press and hold down yel- Engage lever 1 in the upper
low latch 2 and pull out carry end position to obtain the
handle 3. smaller volume.
Engage lever 1 in the lower
end position to obtain the lar-
ger volume.
Close the case.
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Capacity, left case

25...35 l
Capacity, right case

15...23 l
Closing cases
with case OA
ATTENTION
Turn the lock with the key un-
til it is at right angles to the Closure of carrying handle
forward direction of travel. with case lock latched
Close the case lid. Damage to locking tab
The lid engages with an aud- Make sure that the case
ible click. lock is at right angles to the
forward direction of travel
when you close the carry
handle.
Close carry handle 1.
Turn key 2 anti-clockwise and
withdraw.
Removing cases
with case OA

Turn key 1 clockwise.

204 ACCESSORIES
Press and hold down yel-
low latch 2 and pull out carry
handle 3.

Insert case into brackets 1

and 2 from above.

Pull red release lever 1 up.

Latching flap 2 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
Take a firm grip of the carry
handle and lift the case out of
the holder.
Installing cases
with case OA
Push locking flap 1 down until
you feel some resistance.
Then push locking flap and
red release lever 2 down sim-
ultaneously.
The locking flap engages.

Pull red release lever 1 up.

Latching flap 2 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
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Payload per case

max 8 kg

TOPCASE
Opening topcase
with topcase OA

ATTENTION

Closure of carrying handle

with case lock latched
Damage to locking tab
Make sure that the case
lock is at right angles to the
forward direction of travel
Turn key 1 clockwise.
when you close the carry
Press and hold down yel-
handle.
low latch 2 and pull out carry
Close carry handle 1. handle 3.
Turn key 2 anti-clockwise and
withdraw.
Maximum payload and
maximum speed
Note the maximum payload
and the maximum permissible
speed.
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
Push yellow button 1 for-
cases fitted to the motorcycle
wards, simultaneously open-
max 160 km/h ing the topcase lid.
206 ACCESSORIES
Adjust the topcase volume
with topcase OA
Open the topcase and remove
all its contents.

ATTENTION

Closure of carrying handle

with case lock latched
Engage lever 1 in the front Damage to locking tab
limit position for the larger Make sure that the topcase
volume. lock is vertical when you
Engage lever 1 in the rear close the carry handle.
limit position for the smaller Close carry handle 1.
volume. The handle engages with an
Close the topcase. audible click.
Closing topcase Turn key 2 anti-clockwise and
with topcase OA withdraw.
Press down firmly on the top- Removing topcase
case lid to close. with topcase OA

Turn key 1 clockwise.

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Press and hold down yel-
low latch 2 and pull out carry
handle 3.

Engage the topcase in front

holders 1 of the topcase car-
rier plate.
Press the rear of the top-
Pull red lever 1 to the rear.
case on to the topcase carrier
Latching flap 2 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap. plate.
Take a firm grip of the handle
and lift the topcase out of the
holder.
Installing topcase
with topcase OA

Push locking flap 1 forwards

until you feel some resistance.
Then push locking flap and
red release lever 2 forwards
simultaneously.
The locking flap engages.
Pull red lever 1 to the rear.
Latching flap 2 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
208 ACCESSORIES
Payload of topcase

max 5 kg

NAVIGATION SYSTEM
with preparation for naviga-
tion system OE
Secure the navigation device
Navigation prepara-
ATTENTION
tion is suitable from
Closure of carrying handle BMW Motorrad Navigator IV
with case lock latched onward.
Damage to locking tab The latching system of
Make sure that the topcase the Mount Cradle is not
lock is vertical when you designed to protect against
close the carry handle. theft.
Close carry handle 1. Always remove the navigation
The handle engages with an system and stow it away safely
audible click. as soon as you finish your ride.
Turn key 2 anti-clockwise and
withdraw.
Maximum payload and
maximum speed
Note the maximum payload
and the maximum permissible
speed.
Maximum speed for rid-
ing with a loaded top- Turn ignition key 1 counter-
case clockwise.
max 160 km/h Pull lock retainer 2 to the left.
Press the lock 3 in.
The Mount Cradle is unlocked
and cover 4 can be pivoted
forward and removed.
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Insert navigation device 1 at Turn ignition key 1 counter-

bottom and pivot it toward clockwise.
the rear. Pull lock retainer 2 all the way
The navigation device en- to the left.
gages with an audible click. Lock 3 is unlocked.
Push lock retainer 2 all the Push lock 3 all the way to the
way to the right. left.
Lock 3 is locked. The navigation device 4 is
Turn ignition key 4 clockwise. unlocked.
Navigation device is secured. Tilt the navigation device 4
Remove vehicle key 4. down and remove.
Remove the navigation device
and install cover

ATTENTION

Dust and dirt on the

Mount Cradle contacts
Damaged contacts
Always reinstall the cover as
soon as you finish your ride. Insert cover 1 in the lower
section and swing to the top
with a rotational movement.
The cover engages with an
audible click.
Push lock retainer 2 to the
right.
210 ACCESSORIES
Turn ignition key 3 clockwise.
The cover 1 is secured.
Remove vehicle key 3.
Operating navigation system
The description be-
low is based on the
BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide
Navigator.
Only the latest version of
the BMW Motorrad com- The navigation system is oper-
munication system is suppor- ated using Multi-Controller 1
ted. A software update of the and MENU rocker button 2.
BMW Motorrad communica- Turning Multi-Controller 1 up/
tion system may be necessary. down
If this is the case, consult your Select menu
authorised BMW Motorrad re- Change volume
tailer. Zoom map
If the BMW Motorrad Short-tilting Multi-Controller 1
ConnectedRide Navigator is to left/right
installed and the operating Confirm or cancel
focus is switched to the
Pressing bottom section of
Navigator ( 70), some of
MENU rocker button 2
its functions can be operated
without the rider removing a Switch operating focus to in-
hand from the handlebars. strument cluster.
If the BMW Motorrad Special functions
ConnectedRide Navigator is The ConnectedRide Navig-
connected, all the connections ator has a n automatic oper-
on the vehicle are automat- ating focus changeover. For
ically disconnected and re- more details see the operating
established via the Navigator. instructions of the Connected-
The Navigation, Media and Ride Navigator.
Telephone functions are now
connected via the Navigator.
 211
Security settings
Always follow the safety
instructions in the oper-
ating instructions of the
BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide
Navigator.
CARE

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CARE PRODUCTS 214
WASHING THE VEHICLE 214
CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS 215
CARE OF PAINTWORK 216
PAINT PRESERVATION 217
LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE 217
RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE 217
214 CARE
CARE PRODUCTS they provide optimised care
and protection for the materials
used in your vehicle.
ATTENTION
WASHING THE VEHICLE
Use of unsuitable cleaning
and care products
Damage to vehicle parts WARNING
Do not use solvents such
Wet brake discs and brake
as cellulose thinners, cold
pads after vehicle wash,
cleaners, fuel or the like,
after riding through water
and do not use cleaning
and in rainy conditions
products that contain alco-
Diminished braking effect,
hol.
risk of accident
Apply the brakes in good
ATTENTION time to allow the friction
and heat to dry the brake
Use of strongly acidic or discs and brake pads.
strongly alkaline cleaning
agents
Damage to vehicle parts ATTENTION
Dilute in accordance with
Damage due to high water
the dilution ratio stated on
pressure from high pressure
the packaging of the clean-
cleaners or steam cleaners
ing agent.
Corrosion or short circuit,
Do not use strongly acidic
damage to labels, seals, hy-
or strongly alkaline cleaning
draulic brake system, elec-
agents.
trical system and the motor-
BMW Motorrad recommends cycle seat
that you use the cleaning Exercise restraint when us-
and care products you can ing a steam jet or high pres-
obtain from your authorised sure cleaning equipment.
BMW Motorrad retailer. The
BMW Motorrad recommends
substances in BMW Care
that you use BMW insect re-
Products have been tested in
mover to soften and wash off
laboratories and in practice;
insects and stubborn dirt on
 215
painted parts prior to washing authorised BMW Motorrad re-
the vehicle. tailer.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the vehicle immediately after CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED
it has been exposed to strong COMPONENTS
sunlight and do not wash it in Plastics
the sun.
Remove dirt from the fork legs ATTENTION
at regular intervals.
Make sure that the vehicle is Use of unsuitable cleaning
washed frequently, especially agents
during the winter months or if Damage to plastic surfaces
Do not use cleaning agents
it is ridden on salted roads.
that contain alcohol, solvents
or abrasives.
ATTENTION
Do not use insect-remover
Effect of road salt intensi- pads or cleaning pads with
fied by warm water hard, scouring surfaces.
Corrosion
Clean the plastic parts with
Use only cold water to re-
water and BMW plastic care
move road salt deposits.
product. This includes in partic-
To remove road salt deposits, ular:
clean the vehicle and mounted Windscreen and slipstream
parts, as applicable, with cold deflectors
water immediately after every Headlight lens made of plastic
trip. Glass cover of the instrument
cluster
After a ride in the rain,
Black, unpainted parts
when humidity is high
or after the vehicle has been Soften stubborn dirt and
washed, condensation might insects by covering the
form inside the headlight. This affected areas with a wet cloth.
can cause temporary fogging
on the headlight lens. If mois-
ture is constantly present inside
the headlight consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
216 CARE
TFT display Rubber
Clean the TFT display with
warm water and washing-up ATTENTION
liquid. Then dry it with a clean
Application of silicone
cloth, e.g. a paper towel.
sprays to rubber seals
Chrome Damage to the rubber seals
Carefully clean chrome parts Do not use silicone sprays
with plenty of water and or care products that con-
motorcycle cleaner from the tain silicon.
BMW Care Products range.
This is particularly important to Treat rubber components with
counter the effects of salt. water or BMW rubber-care
Use BMW Motorrad high-gloss products.
polish for additional treatment. CARE OF PAINTWORK
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to ATTENTION
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling. Damage to paintwork due to
For example, use a garden metal polish
hose with low water pressure. Risk of damage
Do not treat painted sur-
ATTENTION faces and chrome-painted
surfaces with metal polish.
Bending of radiator fins
Damage to radiator fins Washing the vehicle regularly
Take care not to bend the will help counteract the long-
radiator fins when cleaning. term effects of substances that
can damage the paint, espe-
cially if your vehicle is ridden in
areas with high air pollution or
natural sources of dirt, for ex-
ample tree resin or pollen.
Remove particularly aggressive
substances immediately, how-
ever, as otherwise the paint
can be affected or become
 217
discoloured. Substances of LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE
this nature include spilt fuel,
Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
oil, grease, brake fluid and
bird droppings. For this, we Fuel additives clean the
recommend BMW Motorrad fuel injection system and
solvent cleaner followed by the combustion zone. It is ad-
BMW Motorrad gloss polish for visable to use fuel additives
preservation. when the engine is operated
Marks on the paintwork are with low-grade fuel or if the
particularly easy to see after vehicle is to be out of use for
the vehicle has been washed. a lengthy period of time. More
Remove stains of this kind at information is available from
the earliest possible opportun- your authorised BMW Motorrad
ity, using benzine or petroleum retailer.
spirit on a clean cloth or ball of Clean the motorcycle.
cotton wool. BMW Motorrad Remove the battery.
recommends using BMW tar Spray the brake and clutch
remover for removing specks lever pivots and the side
of tar. Then apply preserving stand pivot mounts with a
agent to the areas treated in suitable lubricant.
this way. Coat bright metal and
chrome-plated parts with
PAINT PRESERVATION an acid-free grease (e.g.
Vaseline).
If water no longer rolls off the
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
paint, the paint must be pre-
room in such a way that there
served.
is no load on either wheel
For paint preservation,
(preferably using the front-
BMW Motorrad recommends
wheel and rear-wheel stands
the use of BMW Motorrad
from BMW Motorrad).
gloss polish or agents contain-
ing carnauba wax or synthetic RESTORING MOTORCYCLE
wax. TO USE
Do not use chrome polish Remove the protective wax
to preserve chrome paints. coating.
Use only the agents recom- Clean the motorcycle.
mended by BMW Motorrad.
218 CARE
Install the battery.
Checklist. ( 122)
219
TECHNICAL
DATA

12
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 222
THREADED FASTENERS 224
FUEL 226
ENGINE OIL 226
ENGINE 227
CLUTCH 228
TRANSMISSION 228
FINAL DRIVE 228
FRAME 228
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION 229
BRAKES 229
WHEELS AND TYRES 230
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 231
DIMENSIONS 232
WEIGHTS 233
PERFORMANCE FIGURES 233
222 TECHNICAL DATA
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
The engine does not start:
Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended and gear Select neutral or retract the
engaged side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not Select neutral or pull the clutch
disengaged lever.
No fuel in tank Refuel.
Battery flat Charge the battery when con-
nected.
Starter motor overheating pro- Allow the starter motor to
tection has tripped. The starter cool down for approximately
motor can be operated for a 1 minute before trying again.
limited time only.

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.
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.
 223
Bluetooth connection is interrupted.
Possible cause Rectification
The Bluetooth connection to Switch off energy saving
the mobile device is interrup- mode.
ted.
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 ( 74) when
pairing the mobile 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 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
device.
224 TECHNICAL DATA
THREADED FASTENERS
Front wheel Value Valid
Wheel-speed sensor,
front, to fork leg
M6 x 16, Replace 8 Nm
screw
micro-encapsulated
Brake caliper to tele-
scopic fork
M10 x 45 38 Nm
Clamp of quick-re-
lease axle
M8 x 35 Tightening sequence:
Tighten screws six
times in alternate se-
quence
19 Nm
Axle screw in front
quick-release axle
M20 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Wheel-speed sensor,
rear, to brake caliper
carrier
M6 x 16, Replace 8 Nm
screw
micro-encapsulated
Rear quick-release
axle in swinging arm
M24 x 1.5 125 Nm
 225
Mirror arm Value Valid
Mirror (locknut) to
clamping piece
M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread,
22 Nm
Adapter to clamping
block
M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm
226 TECHNICAL DATA
FUEL
Recommended fuel grade Premium unleaded (max
15 % ethanol, E10/E15)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Regular unleaded (power-
and consumption-related
restrictions.) (max 15 %
ethanol, E10/E15)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 15 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Fuel consumption 4.30 l/100 km, in accordance
with WMTC
CO2 emission 99 g/km, in accordance with
WMTC
Exhaust emissions standard EU5
with Canada export NV TIER 2

ENGINE OIL
Engine oil, capacity approx. 3.0 l, with filter
change
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL /
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.
BMW recommends
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Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends
not using oil additives, be-
cause they can have a detri-
mental effect on clutch op-
eration. Please do not hesit-
ate to contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer if you
have any questions relating the
choice of a suitable engine oil
for your motorcycle.
Engine oil, quantity for topping max 0.5 l, Difference between
up MIN and MAX
BMW recommends

ENGINE
Engine number location Crankcase top section, near
oil/coolant heat exchanger
Engine type A24A09B
Engine design Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-
stroke engine with four valves
per cylinder operated via
rocker arms, two overhead
camshafts and dry-sump
lubrication
Displacement 895 cm3
Cylinder bore 86 mm
Piston stroke 77 mm
Compression ratio 13.1 : 1
Nominal capacity 64 kW, at rpm: 6750 min-1
with power reduction to 35 kW, at rpm: 5500 min-1
35 kW OE
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Torque 91 Nm, at rpm: 6750 min-1
with power reduction to 70 Nm, at rpm: 4500 min-1
35 kW OE
Maximum engine speed max 9250 min-1
Idle speed 1250±50 min-1, Engine at reg-
ular operating temperature

CLUTCH
Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch (anti-
hopping)

TRANSMISSION
Type of transmission Claw-shifted 6-speed manual
gearbox integrated in the en-
gine housing

FINAL DRIVE
Type of final drive Chain drive
Secondary transmission ratio 2.588 (44/17 teeth)
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.821, Primary transmission
ratio

FRAME
Frame type Bridge-type steel frame in shell
construction
Type plate location Frame, front left at steering
head
Position of the vehicle identi- Frame, front right by steering
fication number head
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CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 170 mm, at front wheel
with low-slung OE 150 mm, at front wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Double arm aluminium
swinging arm
Type of rear-wheel suspension Central spring strut with coil
spring, adjustable rebound
stage damping and spring pre-
load
Spring travel at rear wheel 170 mm, at rear wheel
with low-slung OE 150 mm, at rear wheel

BRAKES
Front wheel
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin
disc brake with 2-piston float-
ing calipers and floating brake
discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Brake disc thickness, front 4.5 mm, When new
min 4.0 mm, Wear limit
Free travel of brake controls 0.7...1.7 mm, measured on the
(Front wheel brake lever) piston
230 TECHNICAL DATA
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc
brake with 1-piston floating
caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Brake disc thickness, rear 5.0 mm, When new
min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
Blow-by clearance of the foot- 1.9...2.1 mm, On the limit pos-
brake lever ition for the footbrake lever on
the footrest plate.

WHEELS AND TYRES

Recommended tyre combina- Your authorised
tions BMW Motorrad retailer
will be happy to supply an up-
to-date list of the approved
wheel/tyre combinations.
Speed category, front/rear V, required at least: 240 km/h
tyres
Front wheel
Front-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Front-wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Tyre designation, front 110/80 R 19
Load index, front tyre min. 59
Permissible front-wheel imbal- max 5 g
ance
 231
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 150/70 R 17
Load index, rear tyre 69
Permissible rear-wheel imbal- max 5 g
ance
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, Riding with passenger
and/or luggage, with cold tyres
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, Riding with passenger
and/or luggage, with cold tyres

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Main fuse 40 A, Voltage regulator
Fuse box 10 A, Slot 1: instrument
cluster, alarm system (DWA),
ignition lock, diagnostic socket,
coil main relay
7.5 A, Slot 2: multifunction
switch left, tyre pressure con-
trol (RDC)
Electrical rating of on-board max 5 A, Total for all sockets
sockets
Battery
Battery type AGM battery (Absorbent Glass
Mat), maintenance-free
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 9 Ah
232 TECHNICAL DATA
Battery type (For Keyless Ride
radio-operated key)
with Keyless Ride OE CR 2032
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and NGK LMAR9J-9E
designation
Lighting
All light sources LED

DIMENSIONS
Length of motorcycle 2296 mm, over topcase
Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, without mirrors, at
DIN unladen weight
with windscreen, high OE 1428 mm, without mirrors, at
DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 910 mm, without mounted
parts
Height of rider's seat 815+30
-55 mm, Without rider; at
DIN unladen weight
with low-slung OE 760 mm, Without rider; at DIN
unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to 1830+60
-100 mm, at DIN unladen
heel weight, without rider
with low-slung OE 1730 mm, at DIN unladen
weight, without rider
 233
WEIGHTS
Vehicle kerb weight 227 kg, DIN unladen weight,
ready for road, 90 % load of
fuel, without optional extras
(OE)
Permissible gross vehicle 440 kg
weight
Maximum payload 213 kg

PERFORMANCE FIGURES
Top speed 190 km/h
with case OA 160 km/h
with tank bag OA 130 km/h
SERVICE

13
REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS 236
RECYCLING 237
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE 237
BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY 238
BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES 239
MAINTENANCE WORK 239
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 241
BMW MOTORRAD RUNNING-IN CHECK 242
MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS 243
SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS 255
236 SERVICE
REPORTING SAFETY-RELEVANT DEFECTS
with Canada export NV
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in-
form the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
in addition to notifying the 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 it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, the NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob-
lems 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) toll-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 obtain further
information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.
 237
RECYCLING
Disposal of an EOL vehicle
BMW Motorrad recommends
disposing of a vehicle that has
reached the end of its useful
life by taking it to a manu-
facturer-designated receiving
centre for EOL vehicles.
In general, the laws of the Dispose of this rider's manual
country in question apply for by depositing it in the container
receiving and recycling of EOL provided for the purpose.
vehicles. Information about
recycling and sustainability BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE
can be viewed on the country- BMW Motorrad has an
specific websites of the extensive network of retailers
manufacturer. Additional in place to look after you and
information can be obtained on your motorcycle in more than
request from your authorised 100 countries. Authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer or BMW Motorrad retailers have
another qualified service the technical information and
partner, or from a specialist the technical know-how to
workshop. carry out reliably all preventive
Disposal of the rider's manual maintenance and repair work
with France export NV on your BMW.
You can locate the nearest au-
thorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer by visiting our website:
bmw-motorrad.com.
238 SERVICE
You can inquire about the
WARNING content of BMW Motorrad
services at your authorised
Maintenance and repair BMW Motorrad retailer.
work not in compliance with
correct procedure BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE
Risk of accident due to con- HISTORY
sequential damage Entries
BMW Motorrad recom-
Maintenance work that has
mends having work of
been carried out is entered in
this nature carried out on
the proof of maintenance. The
the vehicle by a specialist
entries are like a Service Book-
workshop, preferably an
let and provide proof of regular
authorised BMW Motorrad
maintenance.
dealer.
When an entry is made in the
In order to help ensure electronic service booklet of
that your BMW is always the vehicle, service-relevant
in optimum condition, data is saved in the central IT
BMW Motorrad recommends systems accessible through
compliance with the mainten- BMW.
ance intervals specified for your If there is a change in vehicle
motorcycle. ownership, the data saved in
Have all maintenance and the electronic service booklet
repair work carried out con- can also be viewed by the new
firmed in the "Service" chapter vehicle owner. An authorised
in this manual. Evidence of BMW Motorrad retailer or a
regular preventive maintenance specialist workshop can also
is essential for generous view data that is stored in the
treatment of claims submitted electronic service booklet.
after the warranty period has Objection
expired. The vehicle owner can object
to entries being made by the
authorised BMW Motorrad
retailer or a specialist work-
shop in the electronic service
 239
booklet along with the corres- BMW Running-in Check
ponding storage of data in the The BMW running-in check
vehicle and transfer of data to has to be performed when the
the vehicle manufacturer for vehicle has covered between
the period of time that they are 500 km and 1200 km.
the vehicle owner. In this in-
BMW Motorrad Service
stance, no entry is made in the
electronic service booklet of The BMW Motorrad Service
the vehicle. is carried out once a year; the
extent of servicing can vary,
BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY depending on the age of the
SERVICES vehicle and the distance it
has covered. Your authorised
As owner of a new BMW
BMW Motorrad retailer
vehicle, in circumstances in
confirms that the service work
which assistance is required
has been carried out and enters
you can benefit from the
the date when the next service
protection afforded by the
will be due.
various BMW Motorrad
Riders who cover long dis-
mobility services (e.g. Mobile
tances in a year might have
Service, breakdown service,
to bring in their vehicles for
vehicle recovery service).
service before the next sched-
Your authorised
uled date. It is to allow for
BMW Motorrad retailer
these cases that a maximum
will be happy provide informa-
odometer reading is entered
tion about the mobility services
as well in the confirmation of
available to you.
service. Servicing has to be
MAINTENANCE WORK brought forward if this odo-
meter reading is reached be-
BMW pre-delivery check
fore the next scheduled date
The BMW pre-delivery check is
for the service.
performed by your authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer before
the vehicle is handed over to
you.
240 SERVICE
The service-due indicator in the
display reminds you about one
month or 1000 km in advance
when the time for a service is
approaching.
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 sched-
ule below. The tasks listed are
due either when the vehicle has
covered the stated distances, or
periodically at the stated times.
 241
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

1 BMW Motorrad running- b for the first time after one

in check (including oil year, then every two years
change and oil filter
change)
2 BMW Motorrad Service,
standard scope
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
4 Check valve clearances
5 Replace all spark plugs
6 Replace air-filter element
7 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first)
242 SERVICE
BMW MOTORRAD RUNNING-IN CHECK
BMW Motorrad running-in check
The tasks included in the BMW Motorrad running-in check are
listed below. The actual scope of work applicable for your vehicle
may vary.
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Oil change in engine with filter conversion (long oil filter)
Adjusting steering-head bearing
Check the coolant level
Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes
Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes
Check/adjust the clutch play
Checking chain tension and lubricating chain
Check the tyre pressures
Check the lighting and signalling system
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check for road safety
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Setting service due date and countdown distance with BMW
Motorrad diagnosis system
Confirm the BMW service in the on-board literature
 243
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 diagnostic system
Check the coolant level
Check/adjust the clutch play
Check the front brake pads and brake discs for wear
Check the rear brake pads and brake disc for wear
Check the brake fluid level, front and rear
Visual inspection of the brake lines, brake hoses and connec-
tions
Check the tyre pressures and tread depth
Checking and lubricating the chain drive
Check the side stand's ease of movement
Check the ease of movement of the centre stand
Checking steering-head bearing
Checking lighting and signalling system
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check of roadworthiness
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Setting service-due date and countdown distance with
BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Checking battery state of charge
Confirm the BMW Motorrad service in the on-board literature
244 SERVICE
BMW Motorrad pre- BMW Motorrad running-in
delivery check 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

 245

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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

246 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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

 247

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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

248 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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

 249

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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

250 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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

 251

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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

252 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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

 253

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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

254 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
Engine oil change with filter
Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
Replacing the air filter element
Changing the brake fluid in the entire sys-
tem

Notes Stamp, signature

 255
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
256 SERVICE
Work performed odometer Date
reading
257
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 259
RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 263
RADIO EQUIPMENT TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) 264
KEYLESS RIDE ECU 265
KEYLESS RIDE KEY 267
RADIO EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER 269
RADIO EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL 271
 259
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Petuelring 130, 80809 Munich, Germany
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity according to EU RED
(2014/53/EU).

Simplified UK Declaration of Conformity according to Radio

Equipment Regulations 2017 of the United Kingdom.

Hereby, BMW AG declares that the radio equipment components

listed below are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/
EU and with Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 of the
United Kingdom. The full text of the EU/UK declarations of
conformity are available at the following internet address:
bmw-motorrad.com/certification
Technical information
Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/
equip- nent Transmis-
ment sion Power
EWS4 EWS 134 kHz 50 dBμV/m
Keyless 433.92 MHz 10 mW
HUF5794
Ride
Keyless 134.45 kHz 42 dBμV/m
HUF8485
Ride
260 APPENDIX
Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/
equip- nent Transmis-
ment sion Power
ZB001 Keyless 134.5 kHz allowed
Ride 66 dBµA/
m @ 10m
ZB002 Keyless 433.92 MHz max.
Ride 10 dBm
e.r.p
TXBM- DWA 433.05 MHz - 434.79 MHz 18.8 dBm
WMR
RDC3 RDC 433.92 MHz < 13 mW
Wus RDC 433.05 MHz - 434.79 MHz < 10 mW
Moto e.r.p.
gen 3
MC24- RDC
MA4
WCA Charging 110 kHz - 115 kHz <6W
Motor- compart-
rad-La- ment
destau-
fach
ICC6.5in Instru- Bluetooth: 2402 MHz - Bluetooth:
ment 2480 MHz < 4 dBm
Cluster WLAN: 2412 MHz – WLAN:
2462 MHz < 20 dBm
ICC65V2 Instru- Bluetooth: 2400 MHz - Bluetooth:
ment 2480 MHz < 10 mW
Cluster WLAN: 2400 MHz – WLAN:
2480 MHz < 100 mW
ICC10in Instru- Bluetooth: 2402 MHz - Bluetooth:
ment 2480 MHz < 4 dBm
Cluster WLAN: 2402 MHz – WLAN:
2472 MHz < 14 dBm
 261
Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/
equip- nent Transmis-
ment sion Power
MR- ACC 76 - 77 GHz Peak max.
Re14FCR 32 dBm
Nom max.
27 dBm
ARS513 Front 77 GHz Peak max.
radar 30 dBm
SRR521 Rear ra- 77 GHz Peak max.
dar 30 dBm
TL1P22 Intelli- 832 MHz - 862 MHz 23 dBm
gent 880 MHz - 915 MHz 33 dBm
emer- 1710 MHz - 1785 MHz 30 dBm
gency 1920 MHz - 1980 MHz 24 dBm
call 2500 MHz - 2570 MHz 23 dBm
2570 MHz - 2620 MHz 23 dBm
GNSS: 1559 MHz-
1610 MHz
TL1M- Intelli- 703 MHz - 748 MHz 23 dBm
23NE gent 832 MHz - 862 MHz 23 dBm
emer- 880 MHz - 915 MHz 33 dBm
gency 1710 MHz - 1785 MHz 30 dBm
call 1920 MHz - 1980 MHz 24 dBm
2300 MHz - 2400 MHz 23 dBm
2500 MHz - 2570 MHz 23 dBm
2570 MHz - 2620 MHz 23 dBm
GNSS: 1559 MHz-
1610 MHz
MCR001 Audio
system
ZB005 Keyless 134.5 kHz < 66 dBµA/
Ride 433.92 MHz m
Main
Unit
262 APPENDIX
Radio Compo- Frequency band Output/
equip- nent Transmis-
ment sion Power
ZB006 Keyless 134.5 kHz < 10 mW
Ride Ac- 433.92 MHz e.r.p.
tive Key
TFT In- 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz < 3 dBm
LIN2BTLE
strument
Gateway
Cluster
 263
RADIO EQUIPMENT TFT IN- (1) this device may not cause
STRUMENT CLUSTER interference, and
For all Countries without EU (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interfe-
Model name: ICC6.5in
rence that may cause undesired
Manufacturer
operation of the device.
Robert Bosch GmbH Changes or modifications not
Robert Bosch Str. 200, 31139 expressly approved by the party
Hildesheim, Germany responsible for compliance
Technical information could void the user's authority
Technical Information to operate the equipment.
Le présent appareil est con-
BT operating frq. Range:
forme aux CNR d'Industrie Ca-
2402 ‑ 2480 MHz
nada applicables aux appareils
BT version: 4.2 (no BTLE)
radio exempts de licence. L'-
BT output power: < 4 dBm
exploitation est autorisée aux
WLAN operating frq. Range:
deux conditions suivantes :
2412 ‑ 2462 MHz
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas pro-
WLAN standards:
duire de brouillage, et
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
(2) l'appareil doit accepter
WLAN output power:
tout brouillage radioélectrique
< 20 dBm
subi, même si le brouillage est
Country susceptible d'en compromettre
Argentina le fonctionnement.
Mexico
La operación de este equipo
está sujeta a las siguientes dos
C-24711 condiciones:
Canada (1) es posible que este equipo
Thi s device complies with In- o dispositivo no cause interfe-
dustry Canada’s licence-exempt rencia perjudicial y
RSSs and part 15 of the FCC (2) este equipo o dispositivo
Rules. Operation is subject to debe aceptar cualquier interfe-
the following two conditions: rencia, incluyendo la que pueda
264 APPENDIX
causar su operación no dese- Technical information
ada.
Frequency band: 433,92 MHz
Taiwan Maximum effective radiated
根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電 power: 16,75 dBm
機 管理辦法 規定: 第十二條 經 Country
型式認證合格之低功率射頻電
機，非經許可，公司、商號或使 Argentina
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
低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響
飛 航安全及干擾合法通信；經發
現有 干擾現象時，應立即停用，
並改善 至無干擾時方得繼續使 H‑23422
用。 Australia
前項合法通信， 指依電信法規定
作業之無線電通 信。
低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信
或 工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射
性電 機設備之干擾。
RADIO EQUIPMENT TYRE
PRESSURE CONTROL (RDC) Malaysia
For all countries without EU
Model name:
Wus moto gen 3
Manufacturer
LDL Technology S.A.S.
Parc Technologique du Canal, 3
rue Giotto, 31520 Ramonville, RBEF/29A/0919/S(19-3776)
France Mexico
IFETEL: IFT/223/UCS/DG-
AUSE/2418/2019
 265
Morocco KEYLESS RIDE ECU
AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC For all Countries without EU
Numéro d'agrément :
Model name: HUF8485
MR 20577 ANRT 2019
Manufacturer
Date d'agrément :
26/07/2019 Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH &
Co. KG
Singapore Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Vel-
Complies with bert, Germany
IMDA Standards
Technical information
N3305-19
Frequenzy band: 134,45 kHz
South Africa
Output/Transmission Power:
42 dBμV/m
Country
Canada
This device complies with
part 15 of the FCC Rules
TA-2019/1178 and Industry Canada licence-
APPROVED exempt RSS standard(s).
Taiwan Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功
(1) This device may not cause
率射頻電機，非 經許可，公司、
interference.
商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻
(2) This device must accept
率、加大功率或變更原設計之特
any interference, including in-
性及功能。 第十 四條 低功率射
terference that may cause un-
頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全
desired operation of the device.
及 干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾
現象時，應立即停 用，並改善至 Le présent appareil est con-
無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合 forme aux CNR d’Industrie Ca-
法 通信，指依電信法規定作業之 nada applicables aux appareils
無線電通信。 低功 率射頻電機 radio exempts de licence. L’-
須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及 exploitation est autorisée aux
醫療 用電波輻射性電機設備之干 deux conditions suivantes :
擾。
266 APPENDIX
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas pro- Pakistan
duire de brouillage;
(2) L’utilisateur de l'appareil
doit acceptor tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionne-
ment.
Indonesia TAC NO: 9.122/2022
81597/SDPPI/2022 Paraguay
13349
Malaysia

2022‑01‑I‑0052
Philippines
HIDF17000037
Morocco
AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC
Numéro d'agrément :
MR00031290ANRT2022 Type Approved
Date d'agrément : No. ESD‑RCE‑2228692
06/01/2022
Singapore
Nigeria
Complies with
Connection and use of this IMDA Standards
communications equipment DA105282
is permitted by the Nigerian
Communications Commission
 267
South Africa Technical information
Frequenzy band: 433,92 MHz
Output/Transmission Power:
10 mW
Country
Canada
TA‑2022/0251 This device complies with
APPROVES part 15 of the FCC Rules
and Industry Canada licence-
Sultanate of Oman
exempt RSS standard(s).
OMAN - TRA
Operation is subject to the
R/13020/22
following two conditions:
D100428
(1) This device may not cause
Vietnam interference.
(2) This device must accept
any interference, including in-
terference that may cause un-
desired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est con-
forme aux CNR d’Industrie Ca-
THACO AUTO nada applicables aux appareils
C900248 radio exempts de licence. L’-
KEYLESS RIDE KEY exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes :
For all Countries without EU
(1) L’appareil ne doit pas pro-
Model name: HUF5794 duire de brouillage;
Manufacturer (2) L’utilisateur de l'appareil
Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & doit acceptor tout brouillage
Co. KG radioélectrique subi, même si le
Steeger Str. 17, 42551 Vel- brouillage est susceptible d’en
bert, Germany compromettre le fonctionne-
ment.
268 APPENDIX
Indonesia Paraguay
81598/SDPPI/2022
13349
Malaysia

2022‑01‑I‑0051
Philippines

HIDF17000037
Morocco
AGREE PAR L'ANRT MAROC
Numéro d'agrément : Type Approved
MR00031289ANRT2022 No. ESD‑RCE‑2228693
Date d'agrément :
06/01/2022 Serbia

Nigeria
Connection and use of this
communications equipment
is permitted by the Nigerian
Communications Commission
И005 22
Pakistan
Singapore
Complies with
IMDA Standards
DA105282

TAC NO: 9.140/2022

 269
South Africa THACO AUTO
C900248
RADIO EQUIPMENT ELEC-
TRONIC IMMOBILISER
For all countries without EU
Model name: EWS 4
TA‑2022/0252 Manufacturer
APPROVED BECOM Electronics GmbH
Sultanate of Oman Technikerstraße 1, A-7442
Hochstraß, Austria
OMAN ‑ TRA
R/13021/22 Technical information
D100428 Frequency Band: 134 kHz
Taiwan Transponder: TMS37145/Type
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器 DST80, TMS3705 Transponder
材，非 經核准，公司、商號或使 Base Station IC
用者均不得 擅自變更頻率、加大 Output Power: 50 dBμV/m
功率或變更原設 計之特性及功 Country
能。低功率射頻器材之 使用 不得
Argentina
影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；
經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停
用， 並改善至無干擾時方得繼續
使用。前 述合法通信，指依電信
管理法規定作 業之 無線電通信。
低功率射頻器材須忍受 合法通信 H‑25246
或工業、科學及醫療用電波 輻射
性電機設備之干擾 Australia/New Zealand

Vietnam

R‑NZ
270 APPENDIX
Brunei India
ETA‑SD‑20200905860
Israel
‫מספר אישור אלחוטי של משרד‬
‫התקשורת הוא‬
TA No: DTA‑007061
74908­51
Canada ‫אסור להחליף את האנטנה המקורית של‬
Contains IC: ‫המכשיר ולא לעשות בו כל שינוי טכני‬
10430A‑MREWS5012 ‫אחר‬
This device complies with part
Malaysia
15 of the FCC Rules and In-
dustry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any RFCL/47A/0920/S(20‑3358)
interference received, including Indonesia
interference that may cause 72790/SDPPI/2021
undesired operation. 13349
Le présent appareil est con- Dilarang melakukan perubahan
forme aux CNR d'Industrie Ca- Spesifikasi yang dapat Menim-
nada applicables aux appareils bulkan gangguan fisik dan/atau
radio exempts de licence. L'- elektromagnetik terhadap ling-
exploitation est autorisée aux kungan sekitarnya
deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas pro- Paraguay
duire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionne-
ment. NR: 2020‑11‑l‑0834
 271
Philippines Taiwan

Type Approved 低功 電波 射性電機管 辦法 第十

No.: ESD‑RCE‑2023298 二條 經型式認證合格之低 功率射
Serbia 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 率射頻電
機之使用不 得影響飛航 安全及干
擾合法通信；經發現有 干 擾現象
時，應立即停用，並改 善至無干
P1620118300
擾時方 得繼續使用。 前 項合法
Singapore 通信，指依電信法規定作 業之無
Complies with 線電 通信。
IMDA Standards Vietnam
N3504‑20
South Africa

A1109091120AF04A3
RADIO EQUIPMENT INTELLI-
TA‑2020/6131 GENT EMERGENCY CALL
APPROVED For all countries without EU
272 APPENDIX
Model name: TL1P22 onnements d’Industrie Canada
Manufacturer pour un environment non con-
LG ELECTRONICS INC. trôlé. Il doit être installé de
10, Magokjungang 10-ro, façon à garder une distance
Gangseo-gu Seoul, Republic of minimale de 3.5 centimétres
Korea entre la source de rayonne-
ments et votre corps. L'exploi-
Country
tation est autorisée aux deux
Canada conditions suivantes :
IC: 2703H-TM04ANNABM1 (1) l'appareil ne doit pas pro-
This equipment complies with duire de brouillage, et
IC radiation exposure limits set (2) l'appareil doit accepter
forth for an uncontrolled en- tout brouillage radioélectrique
vironment. This equipment subi, même si le brouillage est
should be installed and ope- susceptible d'en compromettre
rated with minimum distance le fonctionnement.
3.5 cm between the radiator & Le fabricant n'est pas re-
your body. Operation is subject sponsable des interférences
to the following two conditions: radioélectriques causées
(1) this device may not cause par des modifications non
interference, and autorisées apportées à cet ap-
(2) this device must accept any pareil. de telles modifications
interference, including interfe- pourrait annuler l'autorisation
rence that may cause undesired accordée à l’utilisateur de faire
operation of the device. fonctionner l'appareil.
The manufacturer is not re-
sponsible for any radio or tv
interference caused by unaut-
horized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications
could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Avis d’Industrie Canada sur l’ex-
position aux rayonnements
Cet appareil est conforme aux
limites d’exposition aux ray-
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274 INDEX
A Chain
Abbreviations and symbols, 4 Checking wear, 183
ABS Lubricating, 181
Control, 21 Sag, 182
Engineering details, 142 Chassis and suspension, 229
Self-diagnosis, 124 Check control, 32
Warning indicators, 54, 55 Checklist, 122
Ambient temperature, 40 Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever, 111
B
Checking operation, 165
Battery
charging, 189, 190 Play, 165
installing, 191 Technical data, 228
Maintenance instructions, 188 Coolant
Checking fill level, 166
removing, 190
Fill-level indicator, 19
Technical data, 231
topping up, 167
Warning indicators, 41, 42
Cruise control, 98
Bluetooth, 68
Brake fluid D
Checking fill level, 163, 164 Damping, 18
Fluid reservoir, 19 Daytime riding lights, 89, 90
Brake pads Default settings, 104
Check, 161, 162 Diagnostic connector
Running in, 126 disengaging, 195
Brakes Position on the vehicle, 20
ABS Pro, 130, 145 securing, 196
Adjusting brake lever, 112 Dimensions, 232
Checking operation, 160 DTC
Safety information, 129 Engineering details, 145
Technical data, 229 operating, 91, 92
Self-diagnosis, 125
C
Warning indicators, 55, 56
Care
Care products, 214
Chrome, 216
Paintwork preservation, 217
Washing the vehicle, 214
Cases, 202
 275
DWA F
Indicator light, 24 Final drive, 228
Warning indicator lights, 45 Footrests, 18, 19
Warning indicators, 44 Frame, 228
Dynamic Brake Control, 150 Front-wheel stand, 157
Dynamic engine brake Fuel
control, 147 Fuel grade, 132
Dynamic ESA refuelling, 133, 134, 135
Control, 21 Technical data, 226
operating, 93 Fuel filler cap emergency
release, 136, 137
E Fuel reserve
Electrical system, 231 Warning indicators, 57
Emergency call Fuses
automatic, 86, 87 Position on the vehicle, 20
Control, 22 replacing, 193
Language, 85
manual, 85 G
Notes, 11 General views
Warning indicators, 53 Indicator and warning
Emergency off switch (kill lights, 28
switch) Instrument cluster, 24, 29, 30
Control, 22, 23 Left multifunction switch, 21
operating, 84 left side of vehicle, 18
Engine Right multifunction switch, 22,
starting, 123 23
Technical data, 227 right side of vehicle, 19
Warning indicator lights, 46 Underneath the seat, 20
Warning indicators, 47 H
Engine oil Hazard warning flashers, 91
Checking fill level, 158 Control, 21
Filler neck, 18 Headlight
Oil dipstick, 18 Headlight beam throw, 110,
Technical data, 226 111
topping up, 160 Headlight courtesy delay
Engine temperature, 45 feature, 88
276 INDEX
Heated handlebar grips Lights
Control, 22, 23 Auxiliary headlights, 88
operating, 104 Control, 21
Horn, 21 Daytime riding light, 89, 90
Headlight courtesy delay
I
feature, 88
Ignition, 78
Headlight flasher, 87
Immobiliser
High-beam headlight, 87
Spare key, 83
Low-beam headlight, 87
Indicator lights
Instrument cluster, 24 Parking lights, 88
Overview, 28 Side light, 87
Instrument cluster Lowered suspension, 118
Ambient-light brightness Luggage, 119
sensor, 24 M
Instrument panel Maintenance confirma-
operating, 60, 66 tions, 243
Overview, 24, 29, 30 Maintenance intervals, 239
J Maintenance schedule, 241
Jump-starting, 187 Media
operating, 73
K Menu, 63
Keyless Ride Mirrors, 110
Battery empty or loss of Mobility services, 239
radio-operated key, 81 Motorcycle
Engaging steering lock, 79 care, 212
Fuel filler cap, unlocking, 134, cleaning, 212
135 lashing, 137
Ignition, 80 laying up, 217
Warning indicators, 40, 41 parking, 131
Keys, 78, 79 restoring to use, 217
L Multifunction switch
Lighting Overview, left side, 21
replacing, 186 Overview, right side, 22, 23
Technical data, 232 N
Warning indicators, 43 Navigation
operating, 70
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O Rev. counter, 24
Off-road mode Rev. counter, 31
adjusting, 95 Riding mode, 95
Engineering details, 148 Riding-mode preselection, 95,
Off-roading, 128 96
On-board voltage, 41, 42 Running in, 126
Operating focus, 70
S
P Safety instructions
Pairing, 68 for brakes, 129
Parking light, 88 for riding, 118
Performance figures, 233 Screw connections, 224
Phone Seat
operating, 74 installing, 105
Power socket Lock, 18
Notes on use, 200 removing, 105
Position on the vehicle, 18 Service
Pre-Ride-Check, 123 BMW Motorrad Service, 237
Pure Ride, 29 Reporting safety-relevant
defects, 236
R
Service history, 238
Radio-operated key
Warning indicators, 58, 59
Replacing battery, 82
Shift assistant
Warning indicators, 40, 41
Engineering details, 152
RDC
Gear not taught, 58
Engineering details, 151
Riding, 127
Warning indicators, 48, 49,
Shift lever, 113
50, 51, 52
Shifting gear, 32
Rear grab handle, 18, 19
Spark plugs, 232
Rear-wheel stand, 158
Speed Limit Info, 73
Recycling, 237
Speedometer, 24
Refuelling
Spring preload
Fuel grade, 132
Adjuster, 19
Refuelling, 133, 134, 135
adjusting, 113
Starting
Control, 22, 23
Engine, 123
Status line, top, 66
Steering lock, 78
278 INDEX
T Emergency call, 53
TFT display Engine, 46
Control, 21 Engine electronics, 47
Toolkit, 20 Fuel reserve, 57
Topcase, 205 Gear not taught, 58
Torques, 224 Keyless Ride, 40, 41
Transmission, 228 Light control failed, 44
Trim panels, 186 Mode of presentation, 32
Troubleshooting chart, 222 On-board voltage, 41, 42
Turn indicators, 91 Outside temperature
Control, 21 warning, 40
Type plate, 19 RDC, 48
Tyres Service, 58, 59
Checking tread depth, 168, Side stand, 53
169 TPM, 49, 50, 51, 52
Checking tyre pressure, 168 Warning light, drive
Pressures, 231
malfunction, 46
Recommendation, 169
Warning lights
Running in, 126 Instrument cluster, 24
Technical data, 230 Overview, 28
Top speed, 120 Warnings, overview, 35
U Weights
USB charging socket, 18 Payload table, 20
Technical data, 233
V Wheels
Vehicle Identification Change of size, 170
Number, 19 Checking rims, 169
W installing, 173, 178
Warning indicator lights removing, 170, 177
ABS, 54, 55 Technical data, 230
Anti-theft alarm, 44 Windscreen, 111
Bulb faulty, 43
DTC, 55, 56
DWA, 44, 45
Electrical machine control
unit, 47
Electrical machine tempera-
ture, 45
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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part, without the written per-
mission of BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Original rider’s manual, printed
in Germany.
Important data for refuelling:

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Premium unleaded (max
15 % ethanol, E10/E15)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 15 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, Riding with passenger
and/or luggage, with cold tyres
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, Riding with passenger
and/or luggage, with cold tyres

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