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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider'sManual (USModel)R1200ST

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Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have any questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide adviceand assistance.

We wish you many miles of safeand enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also use the index at theend of this Rider's Manual to finda specific topic.1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness of this manu-al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . 22Displays with onboard com-puter OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Displays with Tire PressureControl RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warning indica-tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warning indicators of on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . 28ABS warning indica-tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30ASC warning indica-tors OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33RDC warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Anti-theft alarm warning indi-catorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Electronic immobilizerEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . 50Tire Pressure ControlRDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 56Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Heated hand grips OE . . . . . . . . 57Automatic Stability ControlASC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESA OE . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 67Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 72Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Parking your motorcycle . . . . 79Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

6 Technology indetail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS OE . . . . 84Engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC OE . . . . . 86Tire Pressure ControlRDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89General instructions . . . . . . . . . 90Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Case OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 97General instructions . . . . . . . . . 98Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99General brake system . . . . . 101Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 114Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 115Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Washing your motorcy-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Cleaning sensitive motorcy-cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Protective wax coating . . . . 132Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 132

Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

10 Technical data . . . . . . 133Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 134Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 135Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 141Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 142Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 145Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Riding specifications . . . . . . 148

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Reporting safetydefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150BMW Motorrad Service . . . 151BMW Motorrad ServiceQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . 151BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 152Confirmation of mainte-nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Confirmation of service . . . . 158

General instructions

General instructions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for rea-

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

Special information on op-erating and inspecting your

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

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

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

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

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

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

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

RDC Tire Pressure Control(TPC).

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic suspensionadjustment.

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

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

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

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Overviews

Overviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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General view, left side1 Headlight range adjustment

( 66)2 Clutch fluid reservoir

( 105)3 Adjusting handlebar height

( 61)4 Adjustable windshield

( 59)5 Onboard socket ( 90)6 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 61)7 Adjustment of rear damping

( 62)8 Engine oil fill location

( 100)9 Oil sight glass ( 99)

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General view, right side1 Seat lock ( 67)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 104)3 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 101)5 Case carrierOA ( 93)

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Underneath seat1 Driver's seat height adjust-

ment ( 59)2 Battery ( 125)3 Helmet holder ( 69)4 Type plate5 Tire pressure table6 Label on payload

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Left handlebar fitting1 Operating odometer

( 47), Operating onboardcomputerOE ( 50)

2 Operating the ASC OE

( 58)3 Operating ESA OE ( 63)4 Horn5 Turn indicators, left ( 55),

Hazard warning flashers( 56)

6 Headlight flasher and high-beam headlight ( 54)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency ON/OFF switch

( 57)2 Starter button ( 74)3 Heated hand grips OE

( 57)4 Turn indicators, right

( 55), Hazard warningflashers ( 56)

5 Turn indicators off ( 55),Hazard warning flashers off( 56)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Tachometer3 Indicator lights ( 22)4 Multifunction display

( 22)5 Anti-theft alarm indicator

light (OE) and sensor forinstrument lighting

6 Selecting readings ( 47)Resetting tripmeter ( 48)Setting clock ( 46)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Low and high-beam

( 54)2 Parking lights ( 54)

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Status indicators

Status indicators

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

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

Displays with Tire Pressure ControlRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . 24

Warning indicators of onboard com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ABS warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . 30

ASC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . 33

RDC warning indicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . 35

Anti-theft alarm warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Standard displaysMultifunction display

1 Clock ( 46)2 Gear indicator ( 22)3 Engine temperature ( 22)4 Odometer and tripmeters

( 47)5 Fuel capacity ( 22)

Indicator lights

1 Turn indicators, left2 High-beam headlight3 Idling4 Turn indicators, right

Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars underthe gas pump symbol indi-

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

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

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

lights up.

Engine temperatureThe lateral bars under thetemperature symbol show

the engine temperature level.

Service display

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

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the service date is briefly dis-played following the pre-ridecheck. The month and year areshown as two digits each sepa-rated by a dash; in this examplethe display means "March 2007".

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

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

If the service display alreadymore than one month be-

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

Displays with onboardcomputerOE

1 Onboard computer displayarea OE ( 50)

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Displays with TirePressure ControlRDCOE

1 Tire inflation pressures al-ternating with clock, withonboard computer as ad-ditional value of onboardcomputer.OE ( 53)

Standard warningindicatorsDisplay

Warnings are indicated by the'General' warning light 1 show-ing in combination with a warningword, for example 2 or with oneof the warning symbols 3. The'General' warning light shows redor yellow, depending on the ur-gency of the warning. If sever-al warnings are active, all cor-responding warning lights andwarning symbol are displayed;warnings are shown alternately.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page.3

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Overview of warning indicatorsMeaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display.

Electronic immobilizer is active ( 26)

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appearson the display.

Fuel down to reserve ( 26)

Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode( 26)

Flashes red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 26)

Lights up red Is indicated Battery charge current insufficient( 27)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appearson the display.

Rear bulb defective ( 27)

LAMPF ! appearson the display.

Front bulb defective ( 28)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appearson the display.

Bulbs defective ( 28)

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Electronic immobilizer isactive

General warning light showsyellow.

EWS ! appears on the display.The key being used is not autho-rized for starting, or communica-tion between the key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keysfrom the ignition key ring.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

FUEL ! appears on the display.

A fuel shortage can lead tomisfiring and to the engine

dying unexpectedly. Misfiring candamage the catalytic converter,

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

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

Reserve fuel quantity

~1.1 gal (~4 l)

Refueling ( 80)

Engine in emergency-operation mode


Engine symbol appears onthe display.

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

ly reduced engine performancemay be available, which can leadto danger driving situations, es-

pecially during passing maneu-vers.Adapt your driving style tothe possibly reduced engineperformance.

The engine control unit has di-agnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and canno longer be started. Otherwise,the engine runs in the emergen-cy operating mode.

Continued driving is possible,however the accustomed en-gine performance may not beavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Engine oil pressureinsufficient

General warning light flash-es red.

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Oil-can symbol appears onthe display.

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

The warning on insufficientengine oil pressure is no

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

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

Checking engine oil level( 99)

If oil level is too low:Top up engine oil.

If the engine oil level is correct:

Driving with insufficient en-gine oil pressure can result

in engine damage.Do not continue driving.

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

Battery charge currentinsufficient

General warning light showsred.

Battery symbol appears onthe display.

A discharged battery canresult in the engine cutting

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

If the battery is no longercharged, continued driving

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

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

Rear bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMPR ! appears on the dis-play.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

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

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complete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.

Replacing brake light and taillight bulbs ( 120)

Front bulb defectiveLAMPF ! appears on the dis-play.


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

Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, parking light or turnsignal bulb defective.

Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulbs ( 117)Replacing parking light bulb( 119)

Replacing front turn indicatorbulb ( 121)Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb ( 122)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMPS ! appears on the dis-play.



A combination of several bulbdefects is present.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Warning indicators ofonboard computerOE

Display

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

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Is indicated Engine oil level too low ( 30)

Check Oil ap-pears on the dis-play

Is indicated Ice warning ( 30)

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Engine oil level too lowOil level symbol appears onthe display.

Check Oil appears on thedisplay.The electronic oil level sensorhas detected a low engine oillevel.The exact engine oil level canonly be determined by conduct-ing a check on the oil sight glass.During the next refueling stop:

Checking engine oil level( 99)

If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil ( 100)

If "Check oil level" appears inthe display, although a correct oillevel has been read off at the oilsight glass, the oil level sensormay be defective.

Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Ice warningIce crystal symbol appearson the display.

The ambient temperature mea-sured at the motorcycle is lowerthan 37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

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

Think well ahead when driving.

ABS warningindicatorsOE

Display

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

Possible country-dependentversions.

Additional information on theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isprovided from page ( 84); an

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

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 33)

Lights up ABS error ( 33)

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Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flashes.

The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diagno-sis has not been completed. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven a fewyards.

Ride off slowly. It must be not-ed that the ABS function is notavailable until the self-diagnosishas been completed.

ABS errorABS warning light lights up.

The ABS control unit has detect-ed an error. The ABS function isnot available.

Continued driving is possiblewhile taking the failed ABSfunction into account. Observeadditional information on situa-

tions which can lead to an ABSerror ( 85).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ASC warningindicatorsOE

Display

ASC warnings are displayed withthe ASC symbol 2 in conjunctionwith the general warning light 1.Additional information on theBMW Motorrad ASC is provided

from page ( 86); an overviewof the possible warnings is pro-vided on the following page.

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Flashes rapidly inyellow

Is indicated ASC intervention ( 35)

Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 35)

Is indicated ASC switched off ( 35)

Lights up yellow Is indicated ASC error ( 35)

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ASC interventionGeneral warning light flash-es rapidly in yellow.

ASC symbol is displayed.

The ASC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel and hasreduced the torque. The warn-ing light flashes longer than theduration of the ASC intervention.As a result, the driver is providedwith optical feedback on the reg-ulation carried out even after thecritical driving situation.

Self-diagnosis not completedASC symbol flashes.

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

Ride off slowly. It must be not-ed that the ASC function is notavailable until the self-diagnosishas been completed.

ASC switched offASC symbol is displayed.

The ASC system has been deac-tivated by the driver.With OE Automatic StabilityControl:

Activating ASC function ( 58)

ASC errorGeneral warning light showsyellow.

ASC symbol is displayed.

The ASC control unit has detect-ed an error. The ASC function isnot available.

Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that the ASCfunction is not available. Ob-

serve additional information onsituations which can lead to anASC error ( 87).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

RDC warningindicatorsOE

Display

The warning symbol 2 signalsa critical tire inflation pressure,and the corresponding inflation

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pressure of the front wheel 3 orthe rear wheel 4 flashes.If the critical value is at the limitof the permissible tolerance, thegeneral warning light 1 also lightsup in yellow. If the determinedtire inflation pressure is outsidethe permissible tolerance, thegeneral warning light flashes inred.Additional information on theBMW Motorrad RDC is providedfrom page ( 87); an overviewof the possible warnings is pro-vided on the following page.

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Lights up yellow Tire inflation pressure in limit area ofpermissible tolerance ( 38)

The critical tireinflation pressureflashes

Flashes red Tire inflation pressure outside permissi-ble tolerance ( 38)

The critical tireinflation pressureflashes

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

Transmission error ( 38)

Lights up yellow Sensor defective or system fault ( 39)

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

Lights up yellow RDC! appears onthe display

Battery of tire pressure sensor weak( 39)

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Tire inflation pressure in limitarea of permissible tolerance


Tire symbol appears on thedisplay.

The critical tire inflation pressureflashes.The measured tire inflation pres-sure is in the limit area of thepermissible tolerance.

Correct tire inflation pressure inaccordance with instructions onback of cover of Rider's Manu-al.

The pressure values on theback of the cover refer to

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

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

Tire inflation pressureoutside permissible tolerance

General warning light flash-es red.


The critical tire inflation pressureflashes.The measured tire inflation pres-sure is outside the permissibletolerance.

Check tire for damage anddrivability.

Is it still possible to drive with tire:

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure result in poorer han-

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

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

If you are unsure about the driv-ability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.Inform roadside service.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Transmission error"--" or "-- --" is displayed.The motorcycle's speed has notexceeded the threshold of ap-prox. 20 mph (30 km/h). TheRDC sensors do not transmittheir signal until a speed abovethis threshold is reached ( 87).

Watch RDC display at higherspeed. A permanent fault hasnot occurred until the general

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

There is a fault in the radio con-nection to the RDC sensors.Possible causes are radio sys-tems in the surrounding area,which interfere with the connec-tion between the RDC controlunit and the sensors.

Watch the RDC display in an-other environment. A perma-nent fault has not occurred un-til the general warning light alsolights up. In this case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Sensor defective or systemfault



"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Wheels without installed RDCsensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with RDCsensors.

One or two RDC sensors havefailed.

Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

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

Battery of tire pressuresensor weak


RDC! appears on the display.

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

The battery of the tire pressuresensor no longer has its full ca-pacity. The operation of the tirepressure control is only ensuredfor a limited time.


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Anti-theft alarmwarning indicatorsOE

Display

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

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DWALO ! appearson the display

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 42)

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears onthe display

Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( 42)

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Anti-theft alarm battery weakDWALO ! appears on the dis-play.



The anti-theft alarm battery nolonger has its full capacity. Theoperation of the anti-theft alarmis only ensured for a limited timewith the motorcycle battery dis-connected.


Anti-theft alarm batterydrained


DWA ! appears on the display.



The anti-theft alarm battery hasno capacity. The operation of theanti-theft alarm is no longer en-sured with the motorcycle batterydisconnected.


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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 44

Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . . . . . . 45

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Tire Pressure Control RDCOE . . . . . . 53

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . 57

Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. If a key is lost,please note the information onthe electronic immobilizer (EWS)( 45).Ignition key and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

With OA Case And With OATopcase:The cases and the Topcase canalso be ordered with locks forthe same key on request. Pleasecontact a specialized workshopfor this purpose, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 75)

With OE BMW Motorrad IntegralABS:

Turn key to position 1.In addition to the points namedabove, the ABS self-diagnosisis also carried out. ( 75)

With OE Automatic StabilityControl:

Turn key to position 1.In addition to the points namedabove, the ASC self-diagnosisis also carried out. ( 76)

Switching off ignition

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

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Battery can be recharged viaonboard socket.

Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface

of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

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

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

for example in the event that youlose your keys. The engine can-not be started with a key that hasbeen barred.

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

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the igni-

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

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Always store the spare key sepa-rately from the ignition key.

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

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.

Adjust the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1 repeatedly untiltotal mileage is shown.

Press alternative button 2 re-peatedly until total mileage isshown.

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With OE Onboard computer OrWith OE Tire Pressure Control(RDC):

Press button 2 repeatedly untilclock is shown.

In this case, the buttonin the instrument clus-

ter is only used to operate theodometer.

Hold down button.Hours 3 flash.Press button.Hours increase by one eachtime button is pressed.Hold down button.Minutes 4 flash.Press button.Minutes increase by one eachtime button is pressed.Hold down button.End setting; set time is dis-played.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readings

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1.

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Press button 2 as an alterna-tive.

Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order:

Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Operating range (after reachingreserve level)


Press button 1.

In this case, the button onthe handlebar fitting is on-

ly used to operate the onboardcomputer or the RDC display.

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired tripmeter.

Hold down button 1.

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If you prefer, you can use but-ton 2 for this purpose.Tripmeter is reset.


Press button 1.

In this case, the button onthe handlebar fitting is on-

ly used to operate the onboardcomputer or the RDC display.

Residual range

The operating range 1 is dis-played together with the letter-ing RANGE and indicates whatdistance can still be driven withthe remaining fuel. It is only dis-played after the fuel reserve isreached. This distance is calcu-lated on the basis of fuel leveland average consumption.When refueling, fuel is not regis-tered until the quantity added isapprox. one gallon (several liters).When refueling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensor

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will not be able to register thenew level. Otherwise neither thefill level nor the operating rangedisplay can be updated.

The determined residualrange is an approximate

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

Onboard computerOE

Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1.

Each time the button is pressed,the display shows values start-ing with the current value in thefollowing order:

Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRangeOil level indicatorTire inflation pressures

Ambient temperature

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

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

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

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Average speed

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

Resetting average speedSwitch on ignition.Select average speed.

Hold down button 1.Average speed is reset.

Average consumption

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

set by the corresponding amountof fuel used.

Resetting averageconsumption

Switch on ignition.Select average consumption.

Hold down button 1.Average consumption is reset.

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Range

The functional description ofthe operating range ( 49) al-so applies to the range. How-ever, the range 1 can also bedisplayed before the fuel re-serve is reached. To calculatethe range, a special average con-sumption is used, which does notalways match the value that canbe shown on the display.If the motorcycle is standing onthe side stand, the fuel level can-not be correctly determined dueto the inclined position. For this

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

The determined range is anapproximate reading. BMW

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

Oil level indicator

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

The conditions for the oil levelindicator are as follows:

Engine at operating tempera-ture.Engine idling for at least 10seconds.Side-stand retracted.Motorcycle is vertical.

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The readings mean:OK: Oil level is correct.CHECK: Check oil level duringnext refueling stop.---: No measurement possible(above-mentioned conditions notmet).

If other information of theonboard computer is dis-

played, this symbol continues tobe shown until the oil level is de-tected as correct again.

The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for 5 secondswhen you next switch on the ig-nition.

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

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

Tire Pressure ControlRDCOE

Displaying tire inflationpressure

Switch on ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 un-til the tire inflation pressuresappear in the display.

The tire inflation pressures aredisplayed with the letteringRDC P. The left-hand valueindicates the inflation pressure ofthe front wheel, and the right-hand value the inflation pressureof the rear wheel. Immediatelyafter switching on the ignition,-- -- is displayed, as thetransfer of the inflation pressurevalues does not begin until aspeed over 20 mph (30 km/h) isreached.

The display is shown alternatelywith the clock.

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On motorcycles with an onboardcomputer, the display appears inalternation with the clock and thevalues of the onboard computer.

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

The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.

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

With the engine switchedoff, you can switch on the

lights by switching on the high-beam headlight with the ignition

switched on or by operating theheadlight flasher.

High-beam headlight

Press top section of full-beamheadlight switch 1.High-beam headlight isswitched on.Move full-beam headlightswitch 1 to center position.High-beam headlight isswitched off.Press bottom section of full-beam headlight switch 1.

High-beam headlight isswitched on as long as switchis pressed (headlight flasher).

Switching on parkinglights

Switch off ignition.

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

Switching off parkinglights

Switch ignition on and then offagain.

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Parking light switched off.

Turn indicatorsSwitching on left-handturn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

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

Press left-hand turn indicatorbutton 1.Left-hand turn indicator isswitched on.

Indicator light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.

Switching on right-handturn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

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

Press right-hand turn indicatorbutton 2.Right-hand turn indicator isswitched on.

Indicator light for right-handturn indicators flashes.

Switching off turnindicator

Press turn-indicator cancel but-ton 3.Turn indicator is switched off.Indicator lights for turn indica-tors are off.

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Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashers

Switch on ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

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

If a turn indicator button ispressed with the ignition

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

Press left 1 and right-hand 2turn indicator buttons simulta-neously.The hazard warning flashersare switched on.Indicator lights for left and rightturn indicator flash.Switch off ignition.Hazard warning flashers contin-ue to operate.Indicator lights for left and rightturn indicator are off.

Switching off hazardwarning flashers

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

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Emergency ON/OFFswitch

1 Emergency ON/OFF switch

Operating the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding

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

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

A Operating positionB Engine switched off.

The engine can only bestarted in the operating

position.

Heated hand gripsOE

1 Heated hand grip switch

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

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

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

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

visible).4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible).

Automatic StabilityControl ASCOE

Switching off ASCfunction

Switch on ignition.

The ASC function can al-so be deactivated while

driving.

Press and hold ASC button 1.ASC symbol is displayed; ifself-diagnosis is not com-

pleted, ASC symbol stops flash-ing.

Release ASC button within5 seconds after ASC symbollights up.

ASC symbol continues tobe displayed.

ASC function is deactivated.

Activating ASC function

Press and hold ASC button 1.ASC symbol is no longerdisplayed; if self-diagnosis

is not completed, ASC symbolbegins to flash.

Release ASC button within5 seconds after ASC symbolgoes out.

ASC symbol remains off; ifASC self-diagnosis is not

completed, ASC symbol contin-ues to flash.

ASC function is activated.As an alternative to pressingthe ASC button, the ignition

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can also be switched off andthen on again.

If the ASC warning lightlights up after switching

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

Seat heightAdjusting seat height

Removing driver's seat ( 67)

To adjust, take out seat bear-ing rod 1 and insert at desiredheight.

Remove rubber wedge 2 onunderside of driver's seat frommount and reinsert it in desiredposition.Installing driver's seat ( 68)

WindshieldAdjusting windshield

Adjusting the windshieldwhile driving can cause a

fall. For safety reasons, do notadjust the mechanical windshieldwhile driving.To adjust, bring the motorcycleto a complete stop.

Raise or lower windshield man-ually as required.Windshield audibly engages inthree positions.

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ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

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

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to

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

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw has alimit position and can be

turned more easily when youpress the clutch lever forward.

Distance between handlebargrip and clutch lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise.Distance between handlebargrip and clutch lever decreases.

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

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

Adjusting the brake leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.

Only adjust the brake lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw hasa limit position and can

be turned more easily whenyou press the handbrake leverforward.

Distance between handlebargrip and handbrake lever in-creases.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise.

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Distance between handlebargrip and handbrake lever de-creases.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi-tion by twisting.

Adjusting mirror arm

Slide up protective cap overthreaded fastener on mirrorarm.Loosen nut 1.Turn mirror arm into desiredposition.Tighten the nut to the spec-ified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.

Mirror on clamping piece

18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

Slide protective cap overthreaded fastener.

HandlebarsAdjustable handlebarsThe height of the two handlebarhalves can be adjusted to twodifferent positions. Consult a cer-tified workshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer,for adjustment of the handlebarhalves.

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

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Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

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

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

Adjusting the spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.Adjust the spring preload

only when the motorcycle isstationary.

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

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Handwheel on side markingset to "STD" (Driver withweight of 187 lbs (85 kg),full tank of gas)

DampingSettingThe damping must be adjust-ed to the spring preload and theroad conditions. An increase inspring preload requires firmerdamping, a reduction in springpreload requires softer damping.

Adjusting damping on rearwheel


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There is a risk of injuryby burns if you adjust the

damping characteristic while themuffler is hot.Use screwdriver extension andwear gloves.

Adjust damping with the toolkitusing the adjusting screw 1.

To increase damping, turn ad-justing screw 1 in arrow direc-tion H.To decrease damping, turn ad-justing screw 1 in arrow direc-tion S.

Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

Turn adjusting screw in ar-row direction H until stop,then turn one and a halfturns in arrow direction S.(Full tank of gas, with rider187 lbs (85 kg))

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESAOE

Settings

Using the electronic suspensionadjustment ESA you can conve-niently adjust your motorcycle tovarious driving conditions.Three spring preloads can becombined with three dampingsettings to optimally adapt themotorcycle to the load and theroad surface. The damping set-ting is displayed in the multifunc-tion display in the area 1, and thespring preload in the area 2. The

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odometer display is hidden forthe duration of the ESA display.

Adjusting spring preloadThe ESA control unit is equippedwith an overload protectiondevice that interrupts theadjustment process for the springpreload in case of excessivecurrent consumption. Especiallyat low temperatures and with aheavy payload, increased currentconsumption can briefly result,causing an interruption of theadjustment process.At temperatures below 0 °C,BMW Motorrad recommendsthat the passenger should waituntil the adjustment process topassenger mode is completedbefore taking a seat. In case ofvery long adjustment distances(adjustment from "single rider"to "operation with passenger andluggage"), BMW Motorrad also

recommends unloading the mo-torcycle.The ESA display flashes until theadjustment process has beencompleted.An interrupted adjustment pro-cess is automatically continuedas soon as the current consump-tion is reduced, e.g. with themeasures described above.

Calling up settingsSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.

Display goes out automaticallyafter a few seconds.

Adjusting dampingSwitch on ignition.

The damping cannot be ad-justed while the motorcycle

is being ridden.

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

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

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COMF comfortable dampingNORM normal dampingSPORT sporty damping

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

Adjusting spring preloadStart engine.

The spring preload cannotbe adjusted while the mo-

torcycle is being ridden.

Press button 1.Current setting is displayed.

Press and hold button 1 untildisplay changes each time.

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

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

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

TiresChecking tire inflationpressure


Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure results in poorer hand-

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

At high road speeds, tirevalves have a tendency to

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

Check tire pressures againstthe data below.

Tire pressure, front

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)

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

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Tire pressure, rear

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)

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

If tire pressure is too low:Correct tire pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight forRHD/LHD trafficIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight adjusted tothe relevant conditions by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad retail-er.

Ordinary adhesive tapedamages the plastic lens.

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

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

If you are unsure whetherthe basic headlight setting

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

Headlight rangeadjustment

1 Headlight range adjustment

In the case of very high payloads,the available spring preload ad-justment might not be adequate.To avoid dazzling oncoming traf-fic, headlight adjustment can becorrected by adjusting the swivellever.

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A Neutral positionB Position with heavy payload

Front and rear seatsRemoving passenger seat


Turn key clockwise in seatlock.

When doing so, press the rearseat down.Lift passenger seat and releasekey.

Pull the seat to the rear to re-lease it from its holders.

Removing driver's seatRemoving passenger seat( 67)

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Pull driver's seat slightly backand lift out.

Installing driver's seat

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

tion, there is a danger that the

motorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Make sure that the motorcycle issteady on its stand.

Push driver's seat toward frontinto holder 1.Place driver's seat at rear onmounts.

Check that the seat is correctlyseated.Installing passenger seat( 68)

Installing passenger seatInstalling driver's seat ( 68)

Lay on passenger seat so thattongues grip under relatedholders 2.

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

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

Firmly press down on passen-ger seat at rear.Passenger seat clicks audiblyinto place.

Helmet holderLocking helmet onmotorcycle

Removing passenger seat( 67)

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

The helmet catch canscratch the paneling.

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

To do this, guide steel cablethrough helmet and push cableeyes onto a holder.Installing passenger seat( 68)

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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

HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots

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

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:

Settings of spring-strut andshock absorber systemImbalanced load

Loose clothingInsufficient tire inflation pres-surePoor tire treadEtc.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

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

Alcohol and drugs

Even small amounts of al-cohol or drugs will adverse-

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

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

Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a

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

High voltage

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

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

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Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

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

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

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

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

Tampering with theengine control unit

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage

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

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in

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

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

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

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

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

TransmissionYou can start the engine whenthe transmission is in neutral or ifyou pull the clutch with a gearengaged. Do not engage theclutch until after switching on theignition, as otherwise the enginecannot be started.

Starting engine

Emergency ON/OFF switch 1in operating position A.Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 75)


Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 75)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 75)

With OE Automatic StabilityControl:

Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 75)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 75)ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 76)

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Press starter button 1.

At extremely low tempera-tures it may be necessary

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

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

Engine starts.

Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refuses tostart. ( 134)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" The'General' warning light shows firstred and then yellow, so that youcan check that it is in workingorder. The test is aborted if youstart the engine before it com-pletes.Phase 1

General warning light showsred.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

Phase 2General warning light showsyellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

al' warning light cannot be dis-played.Check that the 'General' warninglight comes on, and that it showsred and yellow.

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

ABS self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operation ofthe BMW Motorrad Integral ABSis checked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performed au-tomatically when you switch onthe ignition. To check the wheel

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sensors, the motorcycle mustdrive faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).Phase 1

Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif-ic version of ABS warning

light.

Phase 2Checking the wheel sensorswhile starting off.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif-ic version of ABS warning

light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

If an ABS fault is indicated afterthe ABS self-diagnosis is com-pleted:

Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that neither theABS nor the integral function isavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ASC self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad ASC ischecked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performedautomatically when you switchon the ignition. So that the ASCself-diagnosis can be completed,the engine must be running andthe motorcycle must drive at aspeed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h).

Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.

ASC symbol flashes.

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

ASC symbol flashes.

ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC warning light goesout.

If an ASC fault is indicated afterthe ASC self-diagnosis is com-pleted:

Continue driving is possible. Itmust be noted that the ASCfunction is not available.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably

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an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Running inThe first 600 miles(1,000 km)

While running in the motorcy-cle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running

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

Do not exceed the engine run-in speeds.

Engine break-in speed

Max 4000 min-1

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

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 300 miles(500 km). This initial reductionin braking efficiency can becompensated for by exertinggreater pressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Brake early.

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

New tires have notachieved their full adhesion

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

BrakesHow is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rear wheelchanges during braking. Theheavier you brake, the morethe front wheel is loaded. The

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greater the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transferred.To achieve the shortest possiblebraking distance, the front brakemust be applied quickly and withincreasing force. This optimal-ly utilizes the dynamic load in-crease on the front wheel. At thesame time, the clutch should al-so be actuated. With the "forcedbraking" often practiced in whichthe brake pressure is generat-ed as quickly as possible andwith great force, the dynamicload distribution cannot followthe increased deceleration andthe braking force cannot be com-pletely transferred to the roadsurface. To prevent the frontwheel from locking, the ABS sys-tem must intervene and reducethe brake pressure; the brakingdistance increases.

Descending mountainpasses

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

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

Wet brakes

After washing the motor-cycle, after driving through

water or in the rain, braking canbe delayed due to damp brakedisks and brake pads.Brake early until the brakes aredry or braked until dry.

Salt on brakes

The full braking effect canbe delayed if the motor-

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

Oil or grease on brakes

Oil and grease on the brakedisks and pads considerably

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

Dirt or mud on brakes

When the motorcycle isridden on loose surfaces

or muddy roads, the brakes mayfail to take effect immediately

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because of dirt or moisture onthe disks or brake pads.Brake early until the brakes arebraked clean.

Driving on unpaved or dirtyroads leads to increased

brake pad wear.Check the brake pad thicknessmore often and replace the brakepads sooner.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing on side stand

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

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

Switch off the engine.Pull handbrake lever.

Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.Use your left foot to extendside stand fully.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

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

Slowly lean the motorcycle tothe side until its weight is takenby the stand and dismount tothe left.

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface

of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn the

handlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

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

On a grade, the motorcycleshould always face uphill;

select 1st gear.

Lock steering lock.

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

An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when

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

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

Placing on center stand OA

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

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

Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on left handlebar grip.Grasp passenger seat handleor rear frame with your righthand.Using your right foot, presscenter stand toward rear untilfeet rest on ground.

Place full weight of body oncenter stand while pulling mo-torcycle toward rear.

Excessive movementscould result in the center

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

Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock steering lock.

Pushing off centerstand OA

Unlock steering lock.Place your left hand on lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip reargrab handle or rear frame.Push motorcycle forward offcenter stand.

Make sure that center stand isfully retracted.

RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

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

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

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

Fuel attacks plastic sur-faces, making them cloudy

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

Fuel can attack the mate-rial of the windshield and

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the side wind deflectors, makingthem cloudy or unattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets ontothe windshield and wind deflec-tors immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.


Open protective cap.Open the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itcounterclockwise.

Refuel with quality listed belowat most until lower edge of fillerneck is reached.

Recommended fuel qual-ity

98 ROZ/RON (Super Plusunleaded)

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

Usable fuel quantity

5.5 gal (21 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

~1.1 gal (~4 l)

Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove key and close protec-tive cap.

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Technology in detail

Technology in detail

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Engine management with BMW Mo-torrad ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Tire Pressure Control RDCOE . . . . . . 87

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

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

Spinning of the rear wheelwith the front brake pulled

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heavy braking can lead tothe rear wheel lifting off the

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

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

er conditions offroad or on theracetrack.

Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheel arecompared. If implausible valuesare detected over a longer periodof time, the ABS function is de-activated for safety reasons andan ABS fault is indicated. Thecondition for a fault message isthe completed self-diagnosis.In addition to problems on theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,unusual driving conditions canalso lead to a fault message.Unusual driving conditions:

Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.Rear wheel locked-up for alonger period of time by en-

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gine brake, e.g. when ridingdownhill offroad.

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

How important is regularmaintenance?

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

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

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

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

Engine managementwith BMW MotorradASCOE

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

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

Even with ASC, physicallaws cannot be overridden.

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

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

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

Driving on the rear wheel(wheely) for a longer periodwith ASC deactivated.

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

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

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

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

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

Tire Pressure ControlRDCOE

FunctionA sensor is located in each tire,which measures the air temper-ature and the inflation pressureinside the tire and sends thesevalues to the control unit.The sensors are equipped witha centrifugal controller, whichdoes not enable the transmis-sion of the measured values un-til a speed of approx. 20 mph(30 km/h) is reached. Before ini-tial reception of the tire inflationpressure, -- is shown in the dis-play for each tire. The sensorscontinue to transmit the mea-

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sured values for approx. 15 min-utes after the motorcycle comesto a stop.The control unit can manage foursensors, and as a result two setsof wheels with RDC sensors canbe driven. If a RDC control unitis installed, however the wheelshave no sensors, then an errormessage is output.

TemperaturecompensationThe tire inflation pressures areshown temperature-compensat-ed in the multifunction display;they refer to a tire air tempera-ture of 68 °F (20 °C). As the air-pressure testers at filling stationsshow a temperature-dependenttire inflation pressure, they donot match the values indicated inthe multifunction display in mostcases.

Tire inflation pressurerangesThe RDC control unit distinguish-es between three inflation pres-sure ranges matched to the mo-torcycle:

Inflation pressure within thepermissible tolerance.Inflation pressure at the limitsof the permissible tolerance.Inflation pressure outside thepermissible tolerance.

A warning is also output if thetire inflation pressure drops rapid-ly within the permissible toler-ance.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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

BMW Motorrad cannot ex-amine or test each product

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

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

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

Onboard socketRatings

The supply to the socket is cutoff automatically if battery voltageis low or the load exceeds themaximum rating.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the igni-tion is subsequently switched off.Approx. 15 minutes after switch-ing off the ignition and/or during

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starting, the onboard socket isswitched off to take the load offthe motorcycle electrical system.

Cable routingThe cables from the onboardsocket to the auxiliary devicemust be routed in such a waythat they:

do not impede the riderdo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicscannot be trapped

Improperly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables as describedabove.

LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weight

limit and observe the loadinginformation.

Adjust setting of springpreload, damping characteristicand tire inflation pressures tosuit total weight.Ensure that case volumes onleft and right are equal.Make sure that weight is uni-formly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items of luggagedownwards and inwards.Observe maximum payload ofcase and corresponding topspeed.

Payload of case

}22 lbs (}10 kg)

Speed limit for drivingwith case

}112 mph (}180 km/h)

Observe maximum payload ofTopcase and correspondingtop speed.

Payload of Topcase

}11 lbs (}5 kg)

Speed limit for drivingwith Topcase

}112 mph (}180 km/h)

Observe maximum payload oftank rucksack.

Payload of tank rucksack

}11 lbs (}5 kg)

Observe maximum payload oftank bag.

Payload of tank bag

}11 lbs (}5 kg)

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Comply with maximum payloadof luggage rack.

Payload of luggage carri-er

}22 lbs (}10 kg)

With OA Topcase:

}11 lbs (}5 kg)

CaseOA

Opening caseTurn key in case lock perpen-dicular to direction of travel.Case is unlocked.

Press lock barrel 1.Unlocking lever 2 pops up.

Fold lever 2 toward rear.Open case lid 3.

Closing case

Fold lever 2 completely towardrear.Close case lid 3 and pressdown. Check that nothing istrapped between lid and case.

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Press lever 2 down.The lever engages.Turn key in case lock parallelto direction of travel.Case is locked.

Removing caseTurn key in case lock perpen-dicular to direction of travel.

Turn the key clockwise (leftcase) or counterclockwise (rightcase).Handle 4 pops out.

Pull the handle out and thenpull it up as far as it will go.

The case is released and canbe removed.

Mounting caseUnlatch the handle and pull itup as far as it will go.

Insert case in brackets 5.

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Press case handle down until itengages.Case locks.Turn key in case lock parallelto direction of travel.Case is locked.Check case for firm seating.

TopcaseOA

Opening Topcase

Position lock barrel vertically inTopcase.Topcase is opened.Press lock barrel 7.Locking lever 8 pops out.Fully open locking lever 8.

Open lid 9.

Closing Topcase

Fully open locking lever 8.Close lid and press down.Check that nothing is trappedbetween the lid and the case.

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Press down locking lever 8 un-til it engages.

Position lock barrel horizontally.Topcase is closed.

Removing TopcasePosition lock barrel horizontally.Topcase is locked.

Turn the key clockwise.Handle 6 pops out.Pull up handle 6 completely.

Lift the Topcase at the rearand pull it off the carrier.

Mounting Topcase

Pull handle 6 up as far as it willgo.

Hook the Topcase into positionon the carrier. Make sure that

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

General brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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

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

shop, preferably your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ToolkitStandard toolkit

1 Reversible screwdriverRemoving and installing turnindicator glassesAdjusting rebound

2 Open-ended wrench, 17mm

Adjusting mirror arm

3 TORX wrenches T25, T45Removing and installing taillight glass

4 Oil cap wrenchRemoving and installing cap foroil fill location

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

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1 Pull-out tool holderHolding of all tools with adapterRemoving and installing sparkplugs

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

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

4 FlashlightLED technology

5 Socket wrench3x open-ended wrench, e.g.removing and installing batteryterminals

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

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

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

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

The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The

higher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with the

engine cold or after a short tripleads to misinterpretations andtherefore to incorrect oil fill quan-tities.To ensure that the display of theengine oil level is correct, onlycheck the oil level after a longertrip.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle atoperating temperature.Wait five minutes after switch-ing off the engine at operatingtemperature.Hold motorcycle is vertical.

With OA Center stand:Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.

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Read off the oil level from thedisplay 1.

Engine oil level

between MIN and MAXmarking

Engine oil level

Max 0.5 quarts (Max 0.5 l)(Difference between MINand MAX)

If oil level is below MIN mark:Topping up engine oil ( 100)

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have oil level corrected by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

Topping up engine oilChecking engine oil level( 99)

Both too little and toomuch engine oil can lead to

engine damage.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Wipe area around fill locationclean.Remove cap of fill location withtoolkit.Add engine oil up to specifiedlevel.

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Engine oil, quantity fortopping up

Max 0.5 quarts (Max 0.5 l)(Difference between MINand MAX)

Use tool from toolkit to installcap of fill location.

General brake systemBrake safetyA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.In this case, have the brake sys-tem checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably by an au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

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

Checking brake operationPull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If no clear pressure points areperceptible:

Have the brakes checked by acertified workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

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


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Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Direction ofview: between wheel and forktube at brake caliper.

Front brake-pad wearlimit

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

Wear markings (grooves)must be clearly visible.

If wear indicating marks are nolonger clearly visible:

Have brake pads replaced by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

Checking rear brake padthickness

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

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


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Check brake pads on rearbrake caliper with visualinspection from left.

Rear brake-pad wear lim-it

0.04 in (1 mm) (Only frictionmaterial without carrier plate)

Brake disk must not be vis-ible through bore hole ofinner brake pad.

Brake disk must not be visiblethrough bore hole of inner brakepad.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialized workshop,

preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Brake pad wearThe rear brake has a mechanicalbrake-pad wear indicator.

Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2is between the brake pads.How to interpret the marks:

Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %Two rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 50 %One ring visible: brake-padthickness is at least 25 %

No rings visible: brake padsworn to wear limit; check asdescribed above

Brake fluidChecking front brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

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

Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.


Move handlebars into straight-ahead position.

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Read off brake fluid level atfront brake-fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

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

If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:

Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Checking rear brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

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

Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.


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Check brake fluid level throughinspection opening A in right-hand side panel.

The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

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

If brake fluid level drops belowpermissible level:

Have defect corrected as soonas possible by a specializedworkshop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

ClutchChecking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

If no clear pressure point can befelt:

Have clutch checked by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Checking clutch fluid levelMake sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.


Move handlebars into straight-ahead position.

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Read off the clutch fluid level atthe reservoir 1.

The fluid level in the clutchfluid reservoir rises due to

clutch wear.

The clutch system is filledwith a special hydraulic fluid

that does not require changing.

Clutch fluid level

Clutch fluid level must notdrop.

If fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

clutch system.No fluids may be poured in.

Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

TiresMeasuring tire treaddepth

The handling of your mo-torcycle can already change

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

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

Tires have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. If the tire treadhas worn down to the level ofthe marks, the tire is completelyworn. The locations of the marksare indicated on the edge of the

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tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.

If the tire tread depth no longercomplies with the legally requiredminimum tread depth:

Replace tire.

RimsVisual inspection

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Visually inspect rims for de-fects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced bya specialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

WheelsRecommended tiresFor every size of tire, BMW Mo-torrad has tested and approvedcertain makes as roadworthy.BMW Motorrad cannot evaluatethe suitability of other tires, andcan therefore take no responsibil-ity for their driving safety.BMW Motorrad recommendsonly using the tires tested andapproved by BMW Motorrad.Extensive information is availableat your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer or on the Internet atwww.bmw-motorrad.com.

TPC sticker OE

The TPC sensors can bedamaged by improper tire

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

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

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torrad retailer or the specializedworkshop of the TPC sensor.

Removing front wheelPlace motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-ommends BMW Motorrad rearwheel stand.Installing rear-wheel stand( 115)


Remove screws 1 on left andright.

Lift off mudguard toward frontwhile pressing part somewhatto side.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

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

Remove securing screws 2 ofleft and right brake calipers.

Push brake pads in brakecaliper 3 apart slightly byrocking back and forth A inrelation to brake disks 4.Mask off area of wheel rim thatcould be scratched in processof removing brake calipers.Carefully pull brake calipersback and out until clear ofbrake disks.


When pulling off left brakecaliper, make sure that ABSsensor cable is not damaged.

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Raise front of motorcycle un-til front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Mounting front wheel stand( 114)

Remove axle clamping screw 5.Remove quick-release axle 6while supporting wheel.

BMW Motorrad offers anadapter piece for remov-

ing the quick-release axle. Thisadapter can be combined withany commercially available 22-mm open-end or box wrench.

The adapter with the BMW spe-cial tool number 363691 can beobtained from your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.The supplemental onboard toolkitavailable as an optional accessoryalso contains a tool for removingthe quick-release axle.

Roll front wheel forward to re-move.


When rolling out wheel, watchABS sensor on left side.

Remove spacing bushing onleft side from wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

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

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

in particular of the BMW IntegralABS, can be damaged.Take care not to damage thebrake system, in particular theABS sensor with cable and theABS sensor ring.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.Observe the direction of rota-

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tion arrows on the tires or on therim.

Mount spacing bushing on leftside on wheel hub.

Roll front wheel into front forks.


When rolling in wheel, watchABS sensor on left side.

Lift front wheel and installquick-release axle 6 withappropriate torque.

Quick-release axle in axlemount

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Tighten axle clamping screw 5with appropriate torque.

Clamping screw forquick-release axle

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove front wheel stand.Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake disks.


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

it comes into contact with thebrake disk.Ensure installation of the ABSsensor cable close to the frontsuspension.

Route ABS sensor cable 7 asshown in picture.

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Install mounting screws 2 withappropriate torque.

Brake caliper on slidertube

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Lay on mudguard from frontwhile watching lug on mud-guard rear section.Install screws 1 on left andright.

Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are

not correctly bedded against thedisks.Before driving off, check that thebraking effect kicks in withoutany delay.

Operate brakes several timesuntil brake pads contact brakedisk.

Remove rear wheel stand ifnecessary.

Removing rear wheel

Components of the exhaustsystem can be hot.

Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

Place motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-ommends BMW Motorrad rearwheel stand.Installing rear-wheel stand( 115)


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Loosen clamp 1.

Remove screw 2 for brack-et of muffler from passengerfootrest.

Turn muffler outward.Shift into first gear.

Remove bolts 3 of rear wheel,holding wheel as you do so.

Roll rear wheel out toward rear.

Installing rear wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

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

Make sure that wheel centeringdevice and contact surfaces ofwheel hub are grease-free.

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Insert rear wheel in hole forwheel centering device.

Screw in screws 3 hand-tightand tighten diagonally withspecified torque.

Rear wheel on wheelcarrier

Tightening sequence: Tight-en diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Turn muffler to its initial posi-tion.

Install screw 2 for mufflerbracket in rear footrest, but donot tighten it yet.

Align clamp 1 on muffler withmarking A and install withtorque.

Clamp on muffler andmanifold

41 lb/ft (55 Nm)

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If the gap between the rearwheel and the muffler is too

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

Tighten screw 2 for bracket ofmuffler on passenger footrestwith appropriate torque.

Muffler on footrest sys-tem

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove rear wheel stand ifnecessary.

Front wheel standUseA front-wheel stand for simple,safe changing of the front wheelis available from BMW Motor-rad. This front wheel stand isavailable at your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

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

Mounting front wheelstand

Place motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-

ommends BMW Motorrad rearwheel stand.Installing rear-wheel stand( 115)


Loosen adjusting screws 1.Push two mounts 2 far enoughapart that front forks fit be-tween them.Use locating pins 3 to set frontwheel stand to desired height.

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Center front wheel stand rela-tive to front wheel and push itagainst front axle.

Align two mounts 2 so thatfront forks rest securely onthem.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the motorcycle is restingon the center stand: The

motorcycle is raised too far at thefront, the center stand lifts off theground and the motorcycle cantip over to the side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the center standremains on the ground.

Apply uniform pressure to pushfront wheel stand down andraise motorcycle.

Rear-wheel standUseIn order to be able to work safe-ly on motorcycles without centerstands, BMW Motorrad offers arear wheel stand. You can ob-tain the rear-wheel stand fromyour authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Installing rear-wheelstand

Set the desired height of therear wheel stand using thebolts 1.

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Remove the lock washer 2; todo so, press the unlock but-ton 3.

Push the rear-wheel stand fromthe right onto the rear axle.Mount lock washer 2 from leftby pressing release button.Place your left hand on themotorcycle and your righthand on the lever 4 of the rearwheel stand.

Raise motorcycle while simul-taneously pressing lever down-ward until motorcycle standsvertically.Press lever onto ground.

LampsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective. If the brake or rear lightfails, the symbol is accompaniedby the 'General' warning light,which lights up yellow. If the rearlight fails the second filament ofthe brake light shines at reduced

brightness to double as a rearlight. Even though you have thissubstitute rear light, the indica-tors in the display tell you that abulb defect has occurred.



The bulb is pressurized andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear eye and hand protectionwhen replacing bulbs.

An overview of the bulbtypes installed in your mo-

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

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Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fin-

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

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam bulbs

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

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

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

To achieve better accessi-bility, turn the handlebars to

the left.

The following descriptionfor the lower light also ap-

plies to the upper light.

Remove cover 1 by pulling onlower lever 2 (upper headlight:lever points toward right).

Disconnect plug 3.

Remove spring strap 4 fromdetents and fold to side.

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Remove bulb 5.Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Install bulb 5. When doing so,make sure that lug 6 is point-ing up and that bulb is securelyseated.

Install spring straps 4 in locks.

Close connector 3.

Mount cover 1 at top andpress on firmly.Check that bulb is correctedseated (by looking in throughheadlight lens).

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Replacing parking lightbulb




Pull bulb socket 1 out of lowerheadlight housing.

Remove bulb 2 from bulb hold-er.Replacing defective bulb

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb 2 into bulb socket.

Mount bulb socket 1 in lowerheadlight housing.

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Replacing brake light andtail light bulbs



Switch off ignition.Removing passenger seat( 67)

Remove screws 1 on left andright.

Pull off bulb housing 2 towardrear.

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

Remove bulb 4 from bulb hold-er.Installing passenger seat( 68)Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for taillight/brakelight

P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Insert bulb 4 into socket.Install bulb socket 3 in lamphousing by turning clockwise.

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Install lamp housing 2.

Install screws 1 on left andright.

Replacing front turnindicator bulb




Remove screw 1.

Pull off turn indicator glass toside.

Remove bulb holder 2 fromlamp housing by turning itcounterclockwise.

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

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

PY21W / 12 V / 21 W

Insert bulb 3 into bulb socket.Install bulb socket 2 in lamphousing by turning clockwise.

Insert turn indicator glass infairing.

Install screw 1.

Replacing rear turnindicator bulb




Remove screw 1.

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Remove turn indicator glass 2.

Press bulb 3 into its socketand turn it counterclockwise toremove.Replace defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Insert bulb 3 into socket.

Place turn indicator glass 2 onturn indicator housing.

Install screw 1.

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Jump-startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to themotorcycle electronics.Do not use the onboard socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

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

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

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

fully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

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

Switch off ignition.Removing driver's seat ( 67)Remove seat bearing rod.When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the onboard electrical sys-tem.Remove protective cap frompositive battery terminal.Run engine of donor vehicleduring jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof red jump lead to positive ter-minal of discharged battery andother end to positive terminalof donor battery.

Then connect one end of blackjumper lead to negative termi-nal of donor battery, and otherend to negative terminal of dis-charged battery.Start engine of vehicle with dis-charged battery in usual way;if engine does not start, waita few minutes before repeat-ing attempt in order to protectstarter motor and donor bat-tery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing jump leads.Disconnect jumper lead fromnegative terminal first, thenfrom positive terminal.

To start the engine, do notuse start sprays or similar

items.

Install seat bearing rod.Installing driver's seat ( 68)

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BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be consid-ered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to maxi-mize battery life:

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for charg-ing the battery on the followingpagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

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

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

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

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

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

Charging connectedbattery

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

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

Charging the battery viathe onboard socket is only

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

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and indicator lights fail tolight up, the battery is complete-

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ly flat. Attempting to charge acompletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

Charge disconnected batteryvia onboard socket.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.

The motorcycle's onboardelectronics know when the

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

Charging disconnectedbattery

Charge battery using a suitablecharger.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.

Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

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

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

Removing batterySwitch off ignition.Removing driver's seat ( 67)

Remove seat bearing rod 1.

An incorrect disconnectionsequence increase the risk

of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.

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Remove negative cable 2 first.Then pull off protective cap 3and remove positive cable.

Remove screw 4 and take offbattery retaining strap.Lift battery upwards; if it is dif-ficult to move, moving it backand forth will help.

Installing batterySwitch off ignition.Insert battery into battery com-partment with positive terminalon left in direction of travel.

Push battery retaining strapover battery and installscrew 4.

An incorrect installation se-quence increases the risk

of short-circuiting.

Always observe the proper se-quence.Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.

Install positive cable.Push on protective cap 3.Install negative cable 2.

If the motorcycle was dis-connected from the bat-

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

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Install seat bearing rod 1.Installing driver's seat ( 68)Setting clock ( 46)

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 130

Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 132

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

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

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

Washing yourmotorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW Insect Re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt frompainted parts before washing themotorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to brightsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

After washing the motor-cycle, after driving through

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

Brake early until the brakes aredry or braked until dry.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Only use cold water to removeroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

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

Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle partsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:

Windshields and wind deflec-torsHeadlight lens made of plasticCovering glass of the instru-ment cluster

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Black, unpainted parts

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

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

Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering

the affected areas with a wetcloth.

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

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the windshield ma-

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

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

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

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

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

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber protectioncoating agent.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

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

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

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

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

Storing motorcycleClean motorcycle.Remove battery.Spray brake and clutch lever,side stand pivot and, if neces-sary, main stand pivot with asuitable lubricant.

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

Before putting the motor-cycle into storage, have

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

Returning motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: Observechecklist.

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14810133

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

Possible cause Remedy

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

Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( 74)

Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 74)

Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever

No fuel in tank Refueling ( 80)

Battery not adequately charged Charging connected battery ( 125)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper on slider tube

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

Clamping screw for quick-re-lease axle

M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Quick-release axle in axle mount

M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel on wheel carrier

M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Muffler on footrest system

M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Clamp on muffler and manifold

M8 41 lb/ft (55 Nm)

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror on clamping piece

M10 18 lb/ft (25 Nm)

Clamping piece on clampingblock

7 lb/ft (10 Nm)

Handlebars Value Valid

Handlebar stub on slider tube

M8 x 25 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

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EngineEngine

Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally,two overhead camshafts, electronic enginemanagement

Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm3)

Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm)

Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm)

Compression ratio 12.0:1

Rated output 110 hp (81 kW), At: 7500 min-1

With OE Power reduction: 101 hp (74 kW), At: 7500 min-1

Torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm), At: 6000 min-1

Maximum engine speed Max 8000 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

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FuelFuel

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

Usable fuel quantity 5.5 gal (21 l)

Reserve fuel quantity ~1.1 gal (~4 l)

Engine oilEngine oil

Engine oil, capacity Max 1.1 gal (Max 4 l), with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil 20W-50

Engine oil, quantity for topping up Max 0.5 quarts (Max 0.5 l), Difference betweenMIN and MAX

Oil consumption 2 quart/1000 miles (1 l/1000 km)

Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF or better.Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or bet-ter. BMW Motorrad recommends not using syn-thetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km).Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer for engine oilssuitable for your motorcycle.

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Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 5 W- ~30 -4...68 °F (-20...20 °C), Operation at low tempera-tures

SAE 10 W-40 14...86 °F (-10...30 °C), Operation at moderatetemperatures

SAE 15 W- ~40 ~32 °F (~0 °C)

SAE 20 W- ~40 ~32 °F (~0 °C)

SAE 5 W- ~50 ~-4 °F (~-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic oil foroperation at all temperatures

SAE 10 W- ~50 ~-4 °F (~-20 °C), High-quality and synthetic oil foroperation at all temperatures

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ClutchClutch

Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch

TransmissionTransmission

Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor-sional vibration damper, claw shifting via slidingsleeves

Transmission gear ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary gear ratio2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

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

Gear ratio of final drive 2.62:1

Running gearRunning gear

Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in engineand on telescopic fork, centrally positioned springstrut supported on leading link and main frame

Spring travel, front 4.3 in (110 mm), On wheel

Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable springpreload

With OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment(ESA):

Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, electric 3x adjustable rebound-stage damping and electrohydraulic 3x adjustablespring preload

Spring travel at rear wheel 5.5 in (140 mm)

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BrakesBrakes

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

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

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

Brake-pad material, rear Organic

Wheels and tiresWheels and tires

Tire combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 24.04.2007)

front: Bridgestone Battlax BT020F CC Radial SE,120/55 ZR17 M/C (58W)rear: Bridgestone Battlax BT020R AARadial SE,180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

front: Continental Conti Road Attack Z, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (58W)rear: Continental Conti Road Attack C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

front: Continental Conti Road Attack C, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (58W)rear: Continental Conti Road Attack C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

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front: Dunlop D220F ST P, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (58W)rear: Dunlop D220 ST P, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

front: Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Front, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (58W)rear: Metzeler Roadtec Z6 C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

front: Metzeler Sporttec M-1B, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (58W)rear: Metzeler Sporttec M-1B, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

front: Michelin Pilot Road B F TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)rear: Michelin, Pilot Road K TL, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front wheel

Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2

Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front tire designation 120/70 ZR17

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR17

Tire inflation pressures

Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/orload, with cold tire

Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/orload, with cold tire

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Electrical systemElectrical system

Electrical rating of onboard socket 5 A, Per onboard socket

With OA Additional onboard socket: 5 A, all onboard sockets together

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

Battery

Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Matt) battery

Battery voltage 12 V

Battery capacity 14 Ah

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Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03±0.01 in (0.8±0.1 mm), NewMax 0.04 in (Max 1 mm), Wear limit

Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig-nation

Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of secondary spark plug 0.03±0.01 in (0.8±0.1 mm), NewMax 0.04 in (Max 1 mm), Wear limit

Bulbs

Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front PY21W / 12 V / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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FrameFrame

Frame design Steel-tube front frame with steel-tube rear frameand carrying drive unit

Location of type plate Rear frame in center under passenger seat

Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center

DimensionsDimensions

Motorcycle length 85.2 in (2165 mm)

Motorcycle height 48 in (1220 mm), In DIN normal-load position;without mirrors, windshield down

Motorcycle width 29.5 in (750 mm), Handlebar width without mirrors

Driver's seat height 31.9...32.7 in (810...830 mm), at unladen weight

With OE Low driver's seat: 30.7...31.5 in (780...800 mm)

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WeightsWeights

Unladen weight 505 lbs (229 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready forroad, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE

Permissible gross weight 1014 lbs (460 kg)

Maximum payload 509 lbs (231 kg)

Riding specificationsRiding specifications

Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

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Service

Service

Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 150

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

BMW Motorrad Service Quality . . . . 151

BMW Motorrad Service Card - On-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 151

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

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Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, yourdealer, or BMW of North America, LCC.To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtainother information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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BMW Motorrad ServiceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-DeliveryCheckConducted

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Odometer reading

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

Work carried out Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Self-diagnosis, 75Warning indicator, 33

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 90

Anti-theft alarm, 18Warning indicator, 40

ASCSelf-diagnosis, 76Switching off, 58Switching on, 58Warning indicator, 35

BBattery, 15

Charging connectedbattery, 125Charging disconnectedbattery, 126Installing, 127Maintenance instructions, 125Removing, 126Warning for battery chargecurrent, 27

BMW Motorrad Service, 151BMW Motorrad Service

Card, 151Brake fluid

Checking front level, 13, 103Checking rear level, 13, 104

Brake padsCheck front, 101Checking rear, 102Running in, 77

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever, 60Checking operation, 101Technical data, 142

CCase

Closing, 92Mounting, 93Opening, 92Removing, 93

Center standPlacing on center stand, 80Push off center stand, 80

Checklist, 73

ClockAdjusting, 18, 46

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 60Check level, 11, 105Checking operation, 105Technical data, 140

Commissioning, 132Confirmation of maintenance

work, 153Currentness of this manual, 7

DDamping

Adjusting, 11, 62

EElectrical system

Technical data, 145Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17,

57Engine

Technical data, 137Warning for engineelectronics, 26

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Engine oilCheck level, 11, 99Temperature display, 22Topping up, 11, 100Warning for engine oil level, 30Warning for engine oilpressure, 26

Equipment, 7ESA, 16, 63EWS, 45

Warning indicator, 26

FFrame

Technical data, 147Front wheel stand, 114Fuel

Quantity indicator, 22Refueling, 80Warning for fuel down toreserve, 26

Fuses, 145

GGear indicator, 22

HHandlebar fittings

General view, left, 16General view, right, 17

HandlebarsAdjusting handlebar height, 11

Hazard warning flashers, 16Switching off, 56Switching on, 56

HeadlightAdjusting for RHD/LHDtraffic, 66Headlight range, 11, 66High-beam headlight, 19Low-beam headlight, 19Parking lights, 19

Headlight flasher, 16Heated hand grips, 17, 57Helmet holder, 15, 69High-beam headlight, 16Horn, 16

IIgnition

Switching off, 44Switching on, 44

Immobilizer, 45Warning indicator, 26

Indicator lights, 18Instrument cluster

Overview, 18Sensor for instrument clusterlighting, 18

JJump-starting, 124

KKeys, 44, 46

LLamps

General instructions, 116Replacing brake light and taillight bulbs, 120Replacing front turn indicatorbulb, 121

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Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulbs, 117Replacing parking-lightbulb, 119Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb, 122Technical data, 146Warning for bulb failure, 27, 28

LightsHeadlight flasher, 54High-beam headlight, 54Low-beam headlight, 54Parking light, 54Parking lights, 54

LuggageCorrect loading, 91

MMaintenance

General instructions, 98Mirrors

Adjusting, 61

MotorcycleGeneral view of left side, 11General view of right side, 13Returning to use, 132Storing, 132

Multifunction displayOverview, 22

OOdometer and tripmeters

Resetting, 48Selecting readings, 47

Onboard computerAmbient temperature, 50Average consumption, 51Average speed, 51Oil level indicator, 52Range, 52Selecting readings, 50

Onboard socket, 11Overview of warning

indicators, 25, 29, 32, 34, 37,41

PPre-ride check, 75

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 141Rear-wheel stand, 115Refueling, 80Reserve

Warning indicator, 26Residual range, 49Running gear

Technical data, 141

SSeat

Adjusting seat height, 59Installing driver's seat, 68Installing passenger seat, 68Lock, 13Removing driver's seat, 67Removing passenger seat, 67

Service, 151Shown in display, 22

Service Card, 151

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Side standFor starting, 74Placing on side stand, 79Remove from side stand, 79

Spark plugsTechnical data, 146

Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjusting, 11, 61Starter, 17Steering lock

Locking, 45Storing, 132

TTachometer, 18Technical data

Brakes, 142Bulbs, 146Clutch, 140Electrical system, 145Engine, 137Frame, 147Rear-wheel drive, 141Running gear, 141

Spark plugs, 146Standards, 7Transmission, 140Wheels and tires, 142

Tire Pressure Control TPCStatus indicators, 53Sticker on wheel rim, 107Warning indicator, 35, 38, 39

TiresAir pressure table, 15Checking inflation pressure, 65Recommended tires, 107Running in, 77Technical data, 142

ToolkitService set, 98Standard equipment, 98

TopcaseClosing, 94Mounting, 95Opening, 94Removing, 95

Torques, 135

TransmissionFor starting, 74Technical data, 140

Troubleshooting chart, 134Turn indicators

Left, 16, 55Right, 17, 55Switching off, 17, 55

Type plate, 15

VVehicle Identification Number, 13

WWarning indicators

Display, 24Warning lamps, 18Wheels

Installing front wheel, 109Installing rear wheel, 112Removing front wheel, 108Removing rear wheel, 111Technical data, 142

WindshieldAdjusting, 11, 59

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

© 2007 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

Important data for refueling

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

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

Usable fuel quantity 5.5 gal (21 l)

Reserve fuel quantity �1.1 gal (�4 l)

Tire inflation pressuresTire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider,

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

Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider,with cold tire42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with pas-senger and/or load, with cold tire

BMW recommends

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