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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider'sManualR 1200 R

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com-pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise 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 questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all yourjourneys will be pleasant andsafe.

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 General instructions . . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard statusindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Status indicators with on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 23Status indicators withtyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warnings issued by the on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Anti-theft alarmwarningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Electronic immobiliser(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 44On-board computerOE . . . . . . . 46

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 51Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 64Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Lowered suspensionOE . . . . . . 69Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 72Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6 Engineering details . . . . . 77Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . . 78Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 86Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 93General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 94Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 111Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 112Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 128Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Protective wax coating . . . . . 130Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 130Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

10 Technical data . . . . . . . 131Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 132Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 133Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 138Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 141Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Riding specifications . . . . . . . 145

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 148BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 148

BMW Motorrad service net-work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 149Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Confirmation of service . . . . . 155

General instructions

General instructions

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

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

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

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

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill 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 reas-

ons of your safety and the safetyof others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equip-ment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

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

OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain option-al accessories throughyour authorised BMWMotorrad dealer; optionalaccessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-cycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser(Elektronische Wegfahr-sicherung).

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.

RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessor-ies (OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you will

find these features described inseparate manuals.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsche Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.

CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constantdevelopment work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate thatno claims can be entertained on

the basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual. 1

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General views

General views

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

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

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

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

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

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General view, left side1 Clutch-fluid reservoir

( 101)2 Fuel filler neck ( 73)3 Power socket ( 86)4 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, rear suspension( 56)

5 Engine-oil filler neck( 96)

6 Engine oil level indicator( 95)

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General view, right side1 Seat lock ( 60)2 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing)

3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 99)

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Underneath the seat1 Battery ( 122)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 100)3 Rider's Manual, Toolkit4 Type plate5 Table of tyre pressures6 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 55)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the on-board

computerOE ( 46)2 Operating ASCOE ( 52)3 Operating ESAOE ( 57)4 Horn5 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 50), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 51)

6 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 49)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 52)2 Starter button ( 66)3 Grip heatingOE ( 53)4 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 50), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 51)

5 Cancel button, flashing turnindicators ( 51), Pushbut-ton, cancel hazard warningflashers ( 51)

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Instrument cluster1 Telltale lights ( 22)2 Speedometer3 Operation of the clock

( 44)4 Multifunction display

( 22)5 Operating the odometer

( 44)6 Ambient-light brightness

sensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instrumentlighting)with anti-theft alarmOE

Anti-theft alarm telltale light(see the instructions for usefor the anti-theft alarm)

7 Rev. counter

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side light

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status indicators with on-board com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status indicators with tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Anti-theft alarm warningsOE . . . . . . . . . 40

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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display

1 Clock ( 44)2 Odometer and tripmeters

( 44)3 Gear indicator ( 22)

Telltale lights

1 High-beam headlight2 Flashing turn indicators, left3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

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

lights up.

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes.The month is shown as a two-digit number and the year as afour-digit number, with a colonas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2007.

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If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,the distance is counted down insteps of 100 km and is shownbriefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.

If service is overdue, the duedate or the odometer reading atwhich service was due is accom-

panied by the 'General' warninglight showing yellow. The word"Service" remains permanentlyvisible.

If the service-due indicatorappears more than a month

in advance of the actual due dateor if the word "Service" does notshow permanently even thougha service is overdue, the datestored in memory in the instru-ment panel is incorrect and mustbe set. This situation can occur ifthe battery was disconnected fora prolonged period of time.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Status indicators withon-board computer OE

Multifunction display

1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computerOE( 46)

2 Engine temperature ( 23)3 Fuel capacity ( 24)

Engine temperatureThe horizontal bars abovethe temperature symbol

indicate the engine temperature.

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Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars abovethe fuel-pump symbol in-

dicate the remaining quantity offuel. The top bar is larger thanthe others and the quantity offuel it represents is correspond-ingly larger.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge brieflyshows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.

Status indicatorswith tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE

1 Tyre-pressure readoutOE( 48)

The figures shown in thetyre-pressure readings are

temperature-compensated (seethe section entitled "Engineeringdetails").

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by thewarning lights 1 and 2 or by'General' warning light 3 show-ing in combination with a textwarning or a warning symbol inthe multifunction display. The'General' warning light shows redor yellow, depending on the ur-gency of the warning.

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Warning symbol 1 can showon the multifunction display.Text warnings such as 2, forexample, appear in the odometerpanel and are accompanied bywarning-triangle symbol 3.

If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropriatewarning lights and warning sym-bols appear. You can call up textwarnings to alternate with theodometer readings ( 44). Thestatus of the 'General' warninglight matches the most urgentwarning.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page. 3

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)

EWS appears onthe display.

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 27)

Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)

Lights up Insufficient battery charge current( 28)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Bulb defective ( 28)

LAMP appears onthe display.

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.

EWS appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-tion key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

≥3 lRefuelling ( 73)

Engine in emergency-operation mode

General warning light showsyellow.

Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Engine power might be reducedand this can cause hazardoussituations, particularly if you at-tempt to overtake other roadusers.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine power might not be avail-able.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

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an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insufficient engine oilpressure

Warning light for engine-oilpressure flashes.

The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine.

The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil

the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whether theoil level is correct is to check theoil sight glass.

Possible cause:The engine-oil level is too low.Check the engine oil level( 95)

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

Possible cause:The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-cient.

Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can result

in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insufficient battery chargecurrent

Warning light for batteryshows.

A discharged battery canrender various systems un-

available, for example the lights,the engine or the ABS. This canresult in dangerous situations.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.

Possible cause:Alternator or alternator drive beltdefectiveHave the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.

LAMP appears on the display.

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 acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

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Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, side-light or turn-indic-ator bulb defective.Replacing low-beam or high-beam headlight bulb ( 114)Replacing parking-light bulb( 115)Replacing turn indicator bulb,front/rear ( 119)

Possible cause:Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.Replacing brake light and rearlight bulb ( 117)

Warnings issued by theon-board computer OE

The ambient-temperature read-ing flashes.

Possible cause:The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.Always take extra care and thinkwell ahead when temperaturesare low; remember that the

danger of black ice is particularlyhigh on bridges and where theroad is in the shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

ABS warnings OE

Mode of presentation

ABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light 1.The way in which the ABS warn-ing light indicates status can dif-fer in some countries.

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Possible national variant.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad Integral ABSstart on page ( 78), and youwill find an overview listing thepossible warnings on the nextpage.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)

Lights up ABS fault ( 32)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS faultABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.

You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 79).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC warnings OE

Mode of presentation

ASC warnings are indicated byASC warning light 1.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad ASC start onpage ( 80), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 34)

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 34)

Lights up ASC switched off ( 34)

Lights up ASC fault ( 34)

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ASC interventionASC warning light quick-flashes.

The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The warning light flashesfor longer than ASC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situationhas been dealt with.

Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ASC warning light slow-flashes.

Possible cause:Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/hin order for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ASC function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ASC switched offASC warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theASC system.with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

Activate the ASC function( 53)

ASC faultASC warning light shows.

Possible cause:The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC function isnot available.You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC function

is not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 81).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

RDC warningsOE

Mode of presentationThe tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C ( 83).

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Warning symbol 1 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading for the fronttyre pressure 2 or the rear tyrepressure 3 flashes.

If the critical value is closeto the limit of the permiss-

ible tolerance range, the readingis accompanied by the 'General'warning light showing yellow. Ifthe tyre pressure registered bythe sensor is outside the per-missible tolerance range, the'General' warning light shows red.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad RDC start onpage ( 82), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 38)

Critical tyre pres-sure flashes

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 38)

Critical tyre pres-sure flashes

"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play

Signal transmission disrupted ( 39)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Sensor defective or system error( 39)

"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 40)

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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning

RdC appears onthe display.

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 40)

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Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.

The critical tyre pressure flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

General warning lightflashes red.

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.

The critical tyre pressure flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.Check the tyre for damage andto ascertain whether the mo-torcycle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.

If the motorcycle can be riddenwith the tyre in its present condi-tion:

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics.If tyre pressure is incorrect it isessential to adapt your style ofriding accordingly.

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:Do not continue your journey.Notify the breakdown service.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Signal transmissiondisrupted"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed abovethis threshold for the first time( 82).Increase speed above thisthreshold and observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompanythe symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interferingwith the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-sume that a permanent faulthas not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Sensor defective orsystem error

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.

"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.Possible cause:Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed.Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:A system error has occurred.Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.

RdC appears on the display.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre pressurecontrol system can remain opera-tional.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Anti-theft alarmwarnings OE

General warning light showsyellow.

The text warning dWA appears,accompanied by a warning-tri-angle symbol to indicate that thisis a warning.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm willbe operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 42

Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . . 43

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 52

Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 43).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with caseOA

with topcaseOA

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Side light and all function cir-cuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 67)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 68)with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 68)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered accessor-ies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.The battery can be rechargedvia the socket.

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Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of

the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.

Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliser(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser helpsprotect your BMW motorcyclefrom theft, and this enhanced se-curity is at your disposal withoutany need for you to set paramet-ers or activate additional systems.The engine of a motorcycle fit-ted with this electronic immobil-iser can be started only with thekeys that belong to the vehicle.You can also have your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer barindividual keys, for example if aparticular key goes missing. The

engine cannot be started with akey that has been barred.

In-key electronicsThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering aerial in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognised as "authorised" foryour motorcycle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-

nition key used to start the en-gine could "irritate" the electron-ics, in which case the enablingsignal for starting is not issued.The EWS warning appears in themultifunction display.Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.

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Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated secur-ity system, so the dealer is un-der an obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you have to bring with you allthe other keys that belong tothe motorcycle. A key that hasbeen barred can subsequently becleared and reactivated for use.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.

Press and hold down button 1.Hours reading 2 flashes.Press button 1.The hours reading incrementsby one each time you pressthe button.Press and hold down button 1.Minutes reading 3 flashes.Press button 1.The minutes reading incre-ments by one each time youpress the button.

Either press and hold downbutton 1 or wait without press-ing a button.The clock is now set and thetime appears on the display.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 2.

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The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:

Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Tyre pressures (OE)Warnings, if applicable

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 2.The tripmeter is reset to zero.

Residual rangewithout on-board computerOE

The residual-range readout in-dicates how far you can ride withthe fuel remaining in the tank.This reading is not displayed untilfuel level has dropped to reserve.This distance is calculated on thebasis of fuel level and averageconsumption.When refuelling 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. If the sensor cannotregister the new level neither

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the fuel-level reading nor theresidual-range readout can beupdated.

The calculated range is anapproximate value. Con-

sequently, BMW Motorrad re-commends that you should nottry to use the full residual rangebefore refuelling.

On-board computer OE

Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 1.

The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:

Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRange

Ambient temperature

When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify the ambient-temper-ature reading. If the effect of theengine's heat becomes excess-ive, -- temporarily appears onthe display.

If ambient temperature drops be-low 3 °C the temperature dis-play flashes to draw your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature reading when

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the temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.

Average speed

Average speed is calculated onthe basis of the time elapsedsince the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.

Resetting average speedSwitch on the ignition.Select average speed.

Press and hold down button 1.Average speed is reset to zero.

Average consumption

Average consumption is calcu-lated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset by

the corresponding amount of fuelused.

Resetting averageconsumptionSwitch on the ignition.Select average consumption.

Press and hold down button 1.Average consumption is resetto zero.

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Range

The description of the residual-range function ( 45) also cov-ers range readout. You can alsoview the range before the fuellevel drops to reserve.A special average-consumptionfigure is used to calculate range;this figure is not necessarily thesame as the value you can callup for viewing on the display.The system cannot tell exactlyhow much fuel is on board whenthe tank is completely full. Underthese circumstances the displayshows a minimum-range figureaccompanied by a > symbol. A

more accurate figure for range isshown as soon as the fuel levelcan be measured exactly.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated onlywhen the motorcycle is on themove.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you should nottry to use the full range beforerefuelling.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCOE

Viewing tyre-pressurereadingsSwitch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 2 un-til the tyre-pressure readingsappear on the display.

The tyre-pressure readings al-ternate with the odometer read-ing. The front tyre pressure ison the left; the reading on the

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right is the rear tyre pressure.-- -- appears directly after theignition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the motorcycleaccelerates to 30 km/h.

Indicates a reading for tyrepressure.

LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

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

When the engine is notrunning you can switch on

the lights by switching on the ig-nition and either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or operatingthe headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Press the top section of full-beam headlight switch 1.

High-beam headlight switchedon.Move full-beam headlightswitch 1 to the centre position.High-beam headlight switchedoff.Press the bottom section offull-beam headlight switch 1.The high-beam headlight isswitched on until you releasethe button (headlight flasher).

Switching on parkinglightsSwitch off the ignition.

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Immediately after switchingoff the ignition, press and holddown button 1 for the left turnindicators.Parking light switches on.

Switching off parkinglightsSwitch the ignition on and thenoff again.Parking lights switched off.

Turn indicatorsSwitching on left flashingturn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.

Press button 1 for the left-hand turn indicators.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.

Switching on rightflashing turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.

Press button 2 for the right-hand turn indicators.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicators flashes.

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Cancelling turn indicators

Press cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale lights areoff.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashersSwitch on the ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazard

warning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

If you press a turn-indicat-or button with the ignition

switched on, the turn-indicatorfunction is activated instead ofthe hazard warning flashers, andremains active until you releasethe button. The hazard warningflashers recommence flashing assoon as the button is released.

Simultaneously press button 1for left turn indicators and but-ton 2 for right turn indicators.

The hazard warning flashersare switched on.Left and right turn indicatortelltale lights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left and right turn indicatortelltale lights are off.

Switching off hazardwarning flashers

Press cancel button 3.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.

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Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.

a Normal operating position(run)

b Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Automatic StabilityControl ASCOE

Deactivating ASC functionSwitch on the ignition.

You have the option of de-activating the ASC function

while the motorcycle is on themove.

Press and hold down ASC but-ton 1 until the ASC warninglight changes status.

ASC warning light starts toshow.

Release the ASC button withintwo seconds.

ASC warning light remainsON.

The ASC function is deactiv-ated.

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Activating ASC function

Press and hold down ASC but-ton 1 until the ASC warninglight changes status.

ASC warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not

completed the ASC warning lightstarts flashing.Release the ASC button withintwo seconds.

The ASC warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ASC function is activated.Instead of pressing the ASCbutton, you have the option of

switching the ignition off andthen on again.

An ASC fault has occurredif the ASC warning light

shows when the motorcycle ac-celerates to a speed in excessof 10 km/h after the ignition wasswitched off and then on again.

Grip heatingOE

1 Grip-heating switch

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Grip heating canbe activated only when the en-gine is running.

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, grip heating is switchedoff to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.

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

visible)4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible)

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ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the

clutch lever forward.

Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever decreases.

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust thebrake lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust thebrake lever unless the motorcycleis at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the

handbrake lever forward.

Span between handlebar gripand handbrake lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand handlebar lever decreases.

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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Adjusting mirror arm

Push the protective cap upover the threaded fastener onthe mirror arm.Slacken nut 1 (left-handthread).Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.

Mirror to clamping piece

22 NmPush the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

Spring preloadAdjustment for rearsuspensionIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelRemove the seat ( 60)

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Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.

If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the HIGHarrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the LOWarrow.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Knob at "STD" mark at side(Rider weighing 85 kg, mo-torcycle fully fuelled)

Install the seat ( 61)

DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.

An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping forrear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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damping characteristic while thesilencer is hot.Use a screwdriver extension andwear protective gloves.

Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1.

If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, turn adjustingscrew 1 in the direction indic-ated by the H arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, turn adjusting

screw 1 in the direction indic-ated by the S arrow.

Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the direc-tion indicated by the H arrowand then turn it back oneand a half turns in the direc-tion indicated by the S arrow(Full load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA OE

SettingsElectronic Suspension Adjust-ment ESA provides a convenientway of adapting the motorcycleto the load it carries and the sur-face over which you intend riding.

The damping characteristic isshown in panel 1 of the multi-function display, and spring pre-load in panel 2. The odometerreadings are not shown while theESA readout is active.Three spring-preload stages canbe combined with three dampingcharacteristics to fine-tune themotorcycle's suspension to theload it carries and the surfaceover which you want to ride.

Calling up settingsSwitch on the ignition.

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Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.The reading remains visible fora few seconds before disap-pearing automatically.

Adjusting suspensiondampingSwitch on the ignition.

You can adjust the damp-ing characteristic while the

motorcycle is on the move.

Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.Press button 1 once at eachstep.

The display field starts at thecurrent status and cycles throughthe following sequence:

COMF Comfortable dampingcharacteristicNORM Normal damping char-acteristicSPORt Sporty damping char-acteristicThe setting shown on the dis-play is automatically accepted

as the damping characteristicif you allow a certain length oftime to pass without pressingbutton 1.

Adjuster, spring preloadIn order to ensure rapid adjust-ment at ambient temperaturesbelow 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re-commends adjusting the sus-pension to the setting for two-upriding and allowing adjustment tocomplete before your passengermounts the motorcycle.The ESA indicator continuesto flash until adjustment com-pletes. Do not attempt to movethe motorcycle until adjustmenthas completed.

Adjusting spring preloadStart the engine

You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-

cycle is on the move.

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Wait until adjustment com-pletes (reading stops flashing)before pulling away.If the temperature is very low,take the weight off the motor-cycle before increasing springpreload; if applicable, have yourpassenger dismount.

Press button 1.The current setting isdisplayed.Press and hold down button 1until the reading changes.

The display field starts at thecurrent status and cycles throughthe following sequence:

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

The settings shown on the dis-play are automatically acceptedas the spring preload and, ifapplicable, the damping char-acteristic if you allow a certainlength of time to pass withoutpressing button 1. The read-ing flashes while spring preloadadjustment is in progress.

TyresChecking tyre pressures

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyrevalves have a tendency to

open as a result of centrifugalforce.Fit valve caps with rubber sealsand screw them on firmly to pre-vent sudden deflation.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.5 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.9 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

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If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf 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 set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Commercially available ad-hesive tape will damage the

plastic lens of the light.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer, in order to avoiddamaging the plastic lens of thelight.

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is keptconstant when spring preload isadjusted to suit load.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.

SeatRemoving seatMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Turn the key 1 clockwise in theseat lock.

Lift seat 2 up to remove.

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Installing seat

Engage seat 2 at the rear insuch a way that rests 3 areseated on the rear trim panels.

Engage the seat at the front.Make sure that both sides of

the seat are engaged in re-cesses 4 of the body panels.

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

tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Firmly press down on the seatat the rear.The seat engages with an aud-ible click.

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Lowered suspensionOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

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

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season of theyear. Your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer will be glad to ad-vise you on the correct clothingfor 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 the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.

Correct loadingOverloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess situ-ations and make decisions, andslow down your reflexes. Med-ication can exacerbate these ef-fects.

Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.

Inhaling the 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 an en-closed space.

High voltageTouching 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 dry.Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply 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 overheating

Riding without the slip-stream deflectors installed

can cause the engine to over-heat.Do not ride the motorcycle un-less the slipstream deflectors areinstalled.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

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

and luggage, etc.) could ignite

if allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system.

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.

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.

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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.BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelDamping-characteristic settingand spring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressures

Cases correctly installed andluggage secured

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it withthe gearbox in neutral and thenengage a gear before retractingthe side stand.

GearboxYou can start the engine whenthe gearbox is in neutral or if youpull the clutch with a gear en-gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-til after you have switched on the

ignition, as otherwise the enginewill refuse to start.

Starting engine

Kill switch in run position a.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 67)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 68)with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 68)

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Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it

necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on 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.

The engine starts.

Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 132)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the instruments and thetelltale and warning lights whenthe ignition is switched on: thisis the Pre-Ride-Check The testis aborted if you start the enginebefore it completes.

Phase 1The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing tothe limit values on their scales.At the same time, the followingwarning lights and telltale lightsare switched on in succession:

Telltale light for high-beamheadlight and left turn indicatortelltale lightwith BMW Motorrad IntegralABS: ABS warning light

General warning light, yellowwith Automatic Stability Control(ASC): ASC warning lightWarning light for fuel down toreserve and neutral telltale lightTelltale light for right turn indic-atorsWarning light for oil pressureand warning light for batterycharge current

Phase 2General warning lightchanges from yellow to red.

Phase 3The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing backto rest. At the same time, all thewarning lights and telltale lightsswitched on in the initial phaseare switched off in reverse se-quence.

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If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the

warning lights fails to show.Make sure that all the warningand telltale lights come on in thepre-ride check.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ABS self-diagnosisOE

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensureits operability. Self-diagnosis isperformed automatically whenyou switch on the ignition. Themotorcycle has to move forwardat a speed above 5 km/h for thewheel sensors to be tested.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

Phase 2Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that neither the ABSfunction nor the integral brak-ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC self-diagnosisOE

BMW Motorrad ASC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The en-gine must be running and themotorcycle must reach a speedof at least 5 km/h in order forASC self-diagnosis to complete.

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Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.

ASC warning light slow-flashes.

Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move.

ASC warning light slow-flashes.

ASC self-diagnosiscompletedThe ASC warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ASCfault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Lowered suspension OE

A motorcycle with loweredsuspension has less groundclearance and cannot cornerat angles of heel as extremeas those achievable by acounterpart motorcycle withstandard-height suspension.

Risk of accident by unex-pectedly early contact with

the ground.Bear in mind that loweredsuspension limits themotorcycle's angle of heel andground clearance.

Test your motorcycle's angleof heel in situations that do notinvolve risk. When riding overkerbs and similar obstacles, bear

in mind that your motorcycle'sground clearance is limited.

Lowering the motorcycle's sus-pension shortens suspensiontravel (see the section entitled"Technical Data"). Ride comfortmight be restricted as a result.Be sure to adjust spring preloadaccordingly, particularly for ridingtwo-up.

Running inThe first 1000 kmWhile running in the motor-cycle, 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.

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Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running

in will lead to increased enginewear.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.

Do not exceed the rpm limitsrecommended for running in.

Running-in speed

<4000 min-1

No full-load acceleration.Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 500 km.You can compensate for thisinitial reduction in braking

efficiency by exerting greaterpressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

is a risk of accidents at extremeangles of heel.Avoid extreme angles of heel.

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. Thismakes the best possible use ofthe dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequentlybraking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with the

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rider's full force exerted on thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit thefull braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

ABS has to intervene to keepthe front wheel from locking; thisincreases stopping distance.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending 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 brakesAfter the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have dried out.

Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail to takeeffect immediately if the

motorcycle was ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakeswere not applied for some time.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the salt layer on the brakediscs and brake pads has beenremoved.

Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerably

diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance work, make sure that thebrake discs and brake pads arefree of oil and grease.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the

brakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brakepads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brake

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pads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside stand

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

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off the engine.Pull the handbrake lever.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.Use your left foot to extend theside stand fully.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on the

motorcycle 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 determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to full leftor right lock.Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

On a gradient, the motor-cycle should always face

uphill; select 1st gear.

Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcyclefrom side standUnlock the steering lock.From the left, grip the handle-bars with both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over theseat and lift the motorcycle tothe upright position.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.

An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when

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

Sit on the motorcycle and useyour left foot to retract the sidestand.

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Placing motorcycle oncentre standOA

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

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on the left handlebar grip.Grip the rear frame with yourright hand.Use your right foot on the pinof the centre stand to pressthe stand down until its curvedfeet touch the ground.Place your full body weight onthe centre stand and at thesame time pull the motorcycleto the rear.

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

stand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre standextended.

Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcyclefrom centre stand OA

Unlock the steering lock.Place your left hand on the lefthandlebar grip.Grip the rear frame with yourright hand.Push the motorcycle forwardoff the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the

fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its wayonto the rear tyre. This couldcause a fall.Do not fill the tank past the bot-tom edge of the filler neck.

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Fuel can attack the materialof the windscreen and the

side slipstream deflectors, whichbecome dull or unsightly.Wipe off the windscreen and slip-

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stream deflectors immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Open the protective cap.Open the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

Recommended fuelgrade

98 ROZ/RON (Premium plusunleaded)

95 ROZ/RON (Premiumunleaded (fuel grade,usable with power- andconsumption-relatedrestrictions))

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 18 l

Reserve fuel

≥3 lPress the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

Securing motorcyclefor transportationMake sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

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The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.

Risk of damaging compon-ents.

Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.

At the front, secure the strapsto the handlebars on bothsides.Pass the straps through theleading link and tighten thestraps.

At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

Partially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS adapts braking-forcedistribution between front andrear brakes to suit the load onthe motorcycle.

The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficult

to spin the rear wheel by openingthe throttle with the front brakeapplied to keep the motorcyclestationary (burn-out). Attemptedburn-outs can result in damageto the rear brake and the clutch.Do not attempt burn-outs.

How does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of fric-tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-face. The lower the coefficientof friction, the longer the brakingdistance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maxim-um transferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fallis imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to themaximum transferrable brakingforce, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop tozero. If the brakes are appliedunder these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact with theroad surface. At this instant theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSmust assume an extremely lowcoefficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotate un-der all imaginable circumstances,because this is the preconditionfor ensuring directional stability.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjusts brak-

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ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.

What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to reducebraking force on account of thecircumstances described above,vibration is perceptible throughthe handbrake lever.When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is alsobuilt up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If thebrake pedal is depressed afterthe handbrake lever is pulled,the brake pressure built upbeforehand is perceptible ascounter-pressure sooner than isthe case when the brake pedal isdepressed either before or at thesame time as the brake lever ispulled.

Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, under cer-tain circumstances it is possiblethat the BMW Motorrad Integ-ral ABS will be unable to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clearof the ground. If this happensthe outcome can be a highsidingsituation in which the motorcyclecan flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

ground.When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear ofthe ground.

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, the BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS ensures directionalstability on any surface. The sys-tem is not optimised for specialrequirements that apply underextreme competitive situationsoff-road or on the track.

Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ABSfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ABS fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,

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exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional ridingconditions:Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingon a loose or slippery surface.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad ABS is always main-tained in optimum condition, itis essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradIntegral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.

Electronic enginemanagement with BMWMotorrad ASCOE

How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the speed of rotation of thefront wheel and the rear wheel.The differential is used to com-pute slip as a measure of thereserves of stability available atthe rear wheel. If slip exceeds acertain limit the electronic enginemanagement system intervenes,adapting engine torque accord-ingly.

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent to which the rider af-fects ASC control can be consid-erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage looseon the motorcycle), especiallywhen style of riding takes riderand machine close to the limitsimposed by physics. The systemis not optimised for special re-quirements that apply under ex-treme competitive situations off-road or on the track. You havethe option of deactivating theBMW Motorrad ASC system forthese circumstances.

Even ASC is constrained bythe laws of physics. Invari-

ably, the rider bears responsibil-ity for assessing road and traffic

conditions and adopting his orher style of riding accordingly.Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

Special situationsIn accordance with the laws ofphysics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more asthe angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-ceptible lag in acceleration out ofvery tight bends.

The speeds of the front andrear wheels are compared asone means of detecting the rearwheel's incipient tendency tospin or slip sideways. If the sys-tem registers implausible valuesfor a lengthy period the ASCfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ASC fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-

is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.The BMW Motorrad ASC canshut down automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.Exceptional ridingconditions:Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie) and ASC de-activated.Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.

Accelerating the motorcycle toa speed in excess of 10 km/hafter switching the ignition offand then on again reactivates theASC.

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If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the ground.Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommendsrolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay.

When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttletwistgrip fully closed withoutpulling the clutch at the sametime. Engine braking torque cancause the rear wheel to lock, witha corresponding loss of stability.The BWM Motorrad ASC is un-able to control a situation of thisnature.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCOE

FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcyclehas accelerated to above approx-imately 30 km/h for the first time.The display shows -- for eachtyre until the tyre-pressure signalis received for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmit themeasured-value signals for ap-proximately 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated on

the motorcycle. An error mes-sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.

Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

A warning is also issued if tyrepressure drops sharply but stayswithin the permitted tolerance.

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TemperaturecompensationTyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperaturedepends on ambient temperat-ure, on the style of riding and theduration of the ride.The tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyretemperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas have gauges that do notcompensate for temperature; thereading shown by a gauge ofthis nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. Inmost instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally with

the pressures shown by themultifunction display.

Pressure adaptationCompare the RDC readingson the multifunction displaywith the value in the table onthe inside cover of the Rider'sManual. Then use the air line tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.

Example: According to the Rider-'s Manual, tyre pressure shouldbe 2.5 bar, but the reading in themultifunction display is 2.3 bar,so pressure is low by 0.2 bar.The gauge on the air line shows2.4 bar. You must now increasetyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif-ference between the value in thetable and the RDC reading; whenthe air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 103).

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Makesure that the motorcycle doesnot infringe national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulations.

Power socketRatings

The supply to socket 1 is cut offautomatically 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 ignitionis subsequently switched off. Inorder to ensure that the drain onthe on-board power supply sys-

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tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off, and it isalso temporarily interrupted dur-ing the start procedure.

Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-et to the auxiliary device must berouted in such a way that they:do not impede the riderdo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicscannot be trapped

Incorrectly 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 permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.with caseOA

Ensure that the case volumeson the left and right are equal.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the cases and the

speed limit for riding with caseson the motorcycle.

Payload of cases

≤10 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with

cases fitted to the motorcycle

≤180 km/h

with topcaseOA

Note the maximum permiss-ible payload of the topcase andthe speed limit for riding with atopcase on the motorcycle.

Payload of topcase

≤5 kg

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Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top-

case fitted to the motorcycle

≤180 km/h

with tank rucksackOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksack.

Payload of tank rucksack

≤5 kg

with case carrier with luggagerackOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the luggage carrier.

Payload of luggage carri-er

≤5 kg

Case OA

Opening cases

Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the case lock.The case is unlocked.

Press lock barrel 1.

Lever 2 pops up.Pull the release lever all theway up.Open the lid.

Closing cases

Pull release lever 2 all the wayto the back.Close the lid of the case andpress it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.

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Push release lever 2 down.The release lever engages.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the case lock.The case is closed.

Removing cases

Turn the key to the RELEASEposition in the case lock.The handle pops out.

Pull handle 3 out and then pullit up as far as it will go.

The case is released and canbe removed.

Installing casesPull the handle up as far as itwill go.

Seat the case in holders 4.

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Push handle 3 down until itengages.The case is correctly engagedon its holders.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the case lock.The case is closed.Check that the case is secure.

TopcaseOA

Opening topcase

Turn the key to the OPEN pos-ition in the topcase lock.The topcase is unlocked.

Press lock barrel 1.

Lever 2 pops up.Pull the release lever up.The lid of the topcase opens.

Closing topcase

Pull release lever 2 up.Close the lid of the topcaseand press it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.

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Push release lever 2 down.The release lever engages.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the topcase lock.The topcase is locked.

Removing topcaseTurn the key to the RELEASEposition in the topcase lock.The handle pops out.

Pull handle 3 up as far as it willgo.Lift the topcase at the rear andpull it off the luggage carrier.

Installing topcasePull the topcase handle up asfar as it will go.

Hook the topcase into pos-ition on the luggage carrier.Make sure that front and rearhooks 4 are securely seated incorresponding keepers 5.

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Push handle 3 down until itengages.The topcase is correctly en-gaged on its carrier.Turn the key to the LOCK pos-ition in the topcase lock.The topcase is locked.Check that the topcase is se-cure.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult a spe-cialist workshop, preferably yourauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.

ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit

1 Reversible-blade screw-driver with star-head andplain tips

2 Extension for screwdriverblade

3 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 17

4 Tool for oil capFor opening the oil filler cap

5 Torx wrench, T40

On-board toolkit servicekit OA

1 Extending tool holderholds all tools by means ofadapters, and for removingthe spark plug

2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes

3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22for removing the quick-re-lease axle from the frontwheel

4 Electric torch

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5 SocketOpen-ended spanners ofvarious sizes

6 AdapterTo accommodate the 1/4" bits and the 9x12 mmand the 3/8" universal-jointadapter

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 theengine cold or after no more thana short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means that

the engine will be operated withthe incorrect quantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethat the ground is level andfirm and place the motorcycleon its stand.Wait five minutes after switch-ing off the engine at operatingtemperature.Hold the motorcycle upright.with centre standOA

Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.

Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.

Engine oil level

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

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If the oil level is below the MINmark:Top up the engine oil ( 96)

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:Have the oil level corrected bya specialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

Topping up engine oilMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.Use the tool from the toolkit toremove cap 1 from the engine-oil filler neck.

Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the samealso applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.

Engine oil, quantity fortopping up

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

Check the engine oil level( 95)Install the cap of the oil fillerneck.

Brake systemDependability of the brakesystemA 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.Under these circumstances havethe brake system checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem performed by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking operation ofbrakesPull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and forktube toward the brake caliper.

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Brake-pad wear limit,front

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backingplate. The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.)

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthickness

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the brake padsof the rear brake caliper fromthe left to ascertain their thick-ness.

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Brake-pad wear limit, rear

1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. Makesure that the brake disc isnot visible through the borein the inboard brake block.)

If the brake disc is visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake-pad wearThe rear brake has a brake-padwear 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 brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre standOA

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakesRemove the seat ( 60)

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre standOA

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

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Check the brake fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Install the seat ( 61)

ClutchChecking clutch operationPull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking clutch fluid levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre standOA

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutch

fluid reservoir to rise.

Clutch-fluid level (visualinspection)

It is impermissible for theclutch fluid level to drop.

If the fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

clutch system.Do not attempt to top up thesystem with fluids of any kind.

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

TyresChecking tyre tread depth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.

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The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

RimsVisual inspectionMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-torrad tests and classifies asroadworthy certain makes. BMWMotorrad cannot assess the suit-ability or provide any guaranteeof road safety for other tyres.BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystemsWheel size is very important asa parameter for the suspension-control systems ABS and ASC.In particular, the diameter and thewidth of a motorcycle's wheelsare programmed into the control

unit and are fundamental to allcalculations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very import-ant to consult a specialist work-shop beforehand, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. In some cases, the data pro-grammed into the control unitscan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.

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RDC labelOE

Incorrect tyre-removal pro-cedures can result in dam-

age to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer or spe-cialist workshop that the wheel isfitted with an RDC sensor.

If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, takecare not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

Remove the front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.with centre standOA

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.

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 disc on reas-sembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove securing screws 1 ofthe brake calipers on left andright.

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Force the brake pads slightlyapart by rocking brakecalipers 2 back and forth Aagainst brake discs 3.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

Unclip the ABS cable fromholders 9.When removing the left brakecaliper, take care not to dam-age the ABS sensor cable.

without centre standOA

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 112)

Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the front-wheel stand( 111)

Remove axle clamping screw 4.Remove quick-release axle 5,while supporting the wheel.

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

Do not damage the ABSsensor on the left-hand sidewhen rolling out the wheel.

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Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 6from the left-hand side of thefront-wheel hub.

Installing front wheelPossible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

ABS malfunctions on ac-count of incorrect speed

signal.Segmentation differs between in-dividual types of sensor ring; it isvery important to ensure that thecorrect sensor ring is installed.Install only the sensor ring thatmatches the motorcycle's con-struction status.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Slip spacing bushing 6 intothe wheel hub on the left-handside.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.Note the direction-of-rotation ar-rows on the tyre or the wheelrim.

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the front forks.

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with BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

Do not damage the ABSsensor on the left-hand sidewhen rolling in the wheel.

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 5 and tight-en to specified torque.

Quick-release axle in axleholder

50 NmTighten axle clamping screw 4to the specified torque.

Clamp screw of quick-release axle

19 NmRemove the front-wheel stand.

without centre standOA

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.

Install securing screws 1 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.

Brake caliper to slidertube

30 NmRemove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are

not correctly bedded against thediscs.Before riding off, always checkthat the brakes bite as soon asthe brake lever is pulled or thebrake pedal depressed.

Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.

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with BMW Motorrad IntegralABSOE

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe through

if it comes into contact with thebrake disc.Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed snugly along thefront suspension.

Route ABS sensor cable 7 asillustrated here.Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is clipped into holders 8and 9.

Removing rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 112)with centre standOE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Parts of the exhaust systemcan be hot.

Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

Remove clamp 1 from the si-lencer.Do not remove the sealinggrease from the clamp.

Remove screw 2 for the brack-et of the silencer from the rearfootrest.

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Turn the silencer out.

Engage first gear.

Remove studs 1 from the rearwheel, while supporting thewheel.

Roll the rear wheel out towardthe rear.

Install the rear wheelPossible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.

Install wheel studs 1 and tight-en to specified torque.

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

Tightening sequence: Tight-en in diagonally opposite se-quence

60 Nm

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Turn the silencer to its initialposition.

Install screw 2 for the brack-et of the silencer in the rearfootrest, but do not tighten it atthis point.

Align clamp 1 so that mark Ais in line with the mark on thesilencer and tighten the screwto the specified torque.

Clamp to silencer andmanifold

55 Nm

If the gap between the rearwheel and the silencer is

too small, the rear wheel canoverheat.The gap between the rear wheeland the silencer must be at least15 mm.

Tighten screw 2 for the brack-et of the silencer in the rearfootrest to the specified torque.

Silencer to footrest sys-tem

19 Nm

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without centre standOE

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Front-wheel standInstalling front-wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support motorcycles not fittedwith a centre stand or withoutother auxiliary stands. A motor-cycle resting only on the frontwheel stand and the rear wheelcan topple.Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another auxiliarystand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.

Install the rear-wheel stand( 112)with centre standOE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Use basic stand with tool num-ber (0 402 241) in combina-tion with front-wheel adapter(0 402 242).

Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem.

Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

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If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raised

too far, the centre stand will liftclear of the ground and the mo-torcycle could topple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground.

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.

Rear-wheel standInstalling rear-wheelstandMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Use rear-wheel stand with toolnumber (0 402 244) with ad-apter shaft (0 402 250) appro-priate to the motorcycle.

Use screws 1 to set the rear-wheel stand to the desiredheight.

Remove retaining disc 2. Todo so, press release button 3.

Push the rear-wheel stand fromthe right onto the rear axle.Push on retaining disc 2 fromthe left, while holding the un-lock button down.Take a grip on the motorcyclewith your left hand, and placeyour right hand on lever 4 ofthe rear-wheel stand.

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Lift the motorcycle upright,simultaneously pressing thelever down until the stand sup-ports the motorcycle in the up-right position.Press the lever down to theground.

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective. If the brake or rear lightfails, the symbol is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning light,which lights up yellow. If the rear

light fails the second filament ofthe brake light shines at reducedbrightness to double as a rearlight. Even though you have thissubstitute rear light, the indicat-ors in the display tell you that abulb defect has occurred.

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 acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe bulbs when handling them.Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Removing headlight fromhousingMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

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Remove screw 1 at bottom.Remove cover 2.

Remove screw 3.Carefully remove headlight 4from the housing.

Replacing low-beam orhigh-beam headlight bulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Remove the headlight fromhousing ( 113)

Turn bulb socket of low-beamheadlight 1 counter-clockwiseto remove.

Turn bulb socket of high-beamheadlight 2 counter-clockwiseto remove. If necessary, re-move the bulb socket of theparking-light bulb to facilit-ate removal of the high-beamheadlight bulb socket.

Squeeze clips of bulb socket 4together on left and right andremove bulb 3 from the bulbsocket.

Replace the defective bulb.

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Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlight

H11 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 3 for the low-beamheadlight or the high-beamheadlight in bulb socket 4.

There is a risk of mixing upthe full-beam headlight bulb

and the low-beam headlight bulbwhen installing the bulb sockets.Note the colour-coding of thewires for the low-beam headlight(yellow) and the high-beam head-light (white).

Turn bulb socket for low-beamheadlight 1 clockwise to install.Make sure that the colour cod-ing of the wire is correct: low-beam headlight=yellow.Turn bulb socket for high-beam headlight 2 clockwiseto install. Make sure that

the colour coding of thewire is correct: high-beamheadlight=white.Install the headlight in housing( 117)

Replacing parking-lightbulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Remove the headlight fromhousing ( 113)

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Remove bulb socket 1 fromthe housing.

Remove bulb 2 from bulbsocket 1.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1.

Install bulb socket 1 in thehousing.Install the headlight in housing( 117)

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Installing headlight inhousing

Install headlight 4 in the hous-ing.Install screw 3.

Install cover 2; make sure thattabs 5 of the cover engage thecorresponding holders.

Install screw 1 at bottom.

Replacing brake light andrear light bulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Switch off the ignition.Remove the seat ( 60)

Remove 3 screws 1.Remove cover 2.

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Remove screw 3.

Pull the bulb housing to therear until it is clear of holders 4.

Turn bulb socket 5 counter-clockwise to remove it from thehousing.

Press bulb 6 into socket 7 andremove by turning it counter-clockwise.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for tail light/brakelight

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

Press bulb 6 into socket 7 andturn it clockwise to install.

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Turn bulb socket 5 clockwiseto install it in the bulb housing.

Seat the bulb housing in hold-ers 4.

Install screw 3.

Install cover 2 with 3 screws 1.Install the seat ( 61)

Replacing turn indicatorbulb, front/rear

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Remove screw 1.

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Pull the glass out of the reflect-or housing at the threaded-fastener side.

Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwiseand remove it from the bulbhousing.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.

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Install screw 1.

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 thevehicle electronics.Do not use the on-board 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 res-ult if the crocodile clips

of the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the seat ( 60)

When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.Remove the protective capfrom the battery's positive ter-minal 1.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor battery,and the other end to negative

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terminal 2 of the dischargedbattery.Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals 2 first,then disconnect the secondjump lead from the positiveterminals 1.Reinstall the protective cap onbattery positive terminal 1.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the seat ( 61)

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise 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 char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Charging battery whenconnected

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.

Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can

be used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuit-able chargers could cause dam-age to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). Ifyou are in doubt, disconnectthe battery from the on-board

systems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.

Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. The

on-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Charging battery whendisconnectedCharge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

in the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use

Removing batteryIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.

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Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Remove the seat ( 60)

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative batterylead 2 first.

Then pull back protectivecap 1 and disconnect thepositive cable.

Remove screw 3, disengagethe retaining strap at the bot-tom and remove.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing batteryPlace the battery in the batterycompartment, positive termin-al on the right in the forwarddirection of travel.

Engage the retainer at the bot-tom, push it over the batteryand install screw 3.

Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.

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Always proceed in the correctsequence.Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.

Connect the battery positivelead first.Fit protective cap 1 to the pos-itive terminal of the battery.Then connect battery negativelead 2.

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that theservice-due indicator functionscorrectly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Install the seat ( 61)

Set the clock ( 44)

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 130

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer. The substances inBMW CareProducts have beentested in laboratories and in prac-tice; they provide optimised careand protection for the materialsused in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage vehicle components.Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.

Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt on

painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight 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 the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have dried out.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad 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 easilydamaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:Windscreen and slipstream de-flectorsHeadlight lens made of plasticGlass cover of the instrumentclusterBlack, unpainted parts

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

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agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

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

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the material of the

windscreen; the windscreen be-comes opaque or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

ChromeUse plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional 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.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

Do not use silicone sprays orother 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, for example treeresin or pollen.Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.

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Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.

Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles" onthe surface, instead of formingbeads.

Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle is fit-

ted with a centre stand) with asuitable lubricant.Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel.

Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the en-

gine oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Com-bine work for laying up/restoringto use with a BMW service orinspection.

Restoring motorcycleto useRemove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14510131

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Troubleshooting chartPossible cause Remedy

Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position

Side stand Retract the side stand. ( 66)

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 66)

Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 73)

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 123)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper to slider tube

M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm

Clamp screw of quick-releaseaxle

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Clamp to silencer and manifold

M8 55 Nm

Silencer to footrest system

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Rear wheel to wheel carrier

M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror to clamping piece

M10 x 1.25, left-hand thread 22 Nm

Clamping piece to clampingblock

M10 25 Nm

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Engine

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

Displacement 1170 cm3

Cylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Nominal output 80 kW, Over: 7500 min-1

Torque 115 Nm, Over: 6000 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 8000 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and consumption-related restric-tions)

Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l

Reserve fuel ≥3 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better.BMW Motorrad recommends not using syntheticoils for the first 10,000 km. Please do nothesitate to contact your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer if you have any questions relatingthe choice of a suitable engine oil for yourmotorcycle.

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Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 5 W- ≥30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures

SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures

SAE 15 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C

SAE 20 W- ≥40 ≥0 °C

SAE 5 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operationin all temperature ranges

SAE 10 W- ≥50 ≥-20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operationin all temperature ranges

Clutch

Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch

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Transmission

Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reactiondamper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission 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

Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with two joints and torque reactionlink

Gear ratio of final drive 2,75 : 1

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Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted onengine and telescopic forks, central spring strutsupported by leading link and main frame

Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube,gas-filled shock absorber

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)OE Central spring strut with coil spring and 3-stageelectrically adjustable damper setting (reboundand compression stages)

Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel

with lowered suspensionOE 100 mm, At wheel

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Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy singleswinging arm with two joints and torque reactionlink

Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebounddamping and hydraulically adjustable spring pre-load

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA)OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, electrically adjustable rebounddamping with three settings and electro-hydraulic-ally adjustable spring preload with three settings

Spring travel at rear wheel 140 mm

with lowered suspensionOE 121 mm

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Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".

Front wheel

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

Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR17

Rear wheel

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

Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR17

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Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A, Per on-board socket

with extra socketOA 5 A, Total for all sockets

Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, thecircuit is active as soon as the ignition is switchedon after the fault has been rectified.

Battery

Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

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Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDENGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1.0 mm, Wear limit

Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig-nation

Bosch YR5LDENGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of secondary spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1.0 mm, Wear limit

Lighting

Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H11 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

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

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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Frame

Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rearframe, load-bearing drive unit

Type plate location Rear frame, centre, under rear seat

VIN location Front frame top centre

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2145 mm

Height of motorcycle 1160 mm, in DIN normal-load position; withoutmirrors

with lowered suspensionOE 1140 mm, in DIN normal-load position; withoutmirrors

Width of motorcycle 845 mm, Width across handlebars without mirrors

Front-seat height 800 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, lowOE 770 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, highOE 835 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with lowered suspensionOE 750 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1800 mm

with dual seat, lowOE 1760 mm

with dual seat, highOE 1860 mm

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with lowered suspensionOE 1730 mm

Weights

Unladen weight 223 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 450 kg

Maximum payload 227 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 148

BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 148

BMW Motorrad service network . . . 149

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

expertly, it could result in con-sequential damage and thus con-stitute a safety risk.BMW Motorrad recommends youto have all the associated workon your motorcycle carried outby a specialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers are supplied with the latesttechnical information and have

the necessary technical know-how. BMW Motorrad recom-mends that you contact your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have questions regardingyour motorcycle.

BMW Motorrad servicequalityAlong with its reputation for en-gineering quality and high reliab-ility, BMW Motorrad is a bywordfor excellent quality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youhave the maintenance work re-quired for your motorcycle car-ried out regularly, preferably byyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. For generous treat-ment of claims submitted afterthe warranty period has expired,evidence of regular maintenanceis essential.

Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticeduntil it is too late to put themright at moderate cost. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer'smechanics know every detail ofyour motorcycle and can take re-medial action if necessary beforeminor faults develop into seriousproblems. By having the neces-sary repairs done properly andin good time, you save time andmoney in the long run.

BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spotbreakdown assistanceIn the event of a breakdown, theBMW Motorrad Service Card is-sued with each new BMW mo-torcycle enables you to accessan extensive range of servicessuch as breakdown assistance,motorcycle transportation etc.(details can differ from country tocountry). In the event of a break-

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down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures, along with informa-tion on Mobile Service and thedealership network.

BMW Motorrad servicenetworkBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service network inplace to look after you and yourmotorcycle in more than 100countries. In Germany alone, youhave the best possible accessto approximately 200 authorisedBMW Motorrad dealers.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure

"Service Contact Europe" or"Service Contact Africa, Amer-ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".

Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km

BMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and enters

the date when the next servicewill be due.Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 kmin advance when the time for aservice is approaching, on thebasis of the programmed values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

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Stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

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onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

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onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optionalaccessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

Item Odometerreading

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSEngineering details, 78Self-diagnosis, 68Warnings, 29

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 86

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 18Warnings, 40

ASCControl, 16Operation, 52Self-diagnosis, 68Warnings, 32

BBatteryCharging battery whenconnected, 123Charging battery whendisconnected, 123Installation, 124Maintenance instructions, 122Removal, 123

Stowage, 15Warning, battery chargecurrent, 28

BMW Motorrad service, 148BMW Motorrad ServiceCard, 148

Brake fluidChecking fluid levels, 99Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 15

Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, 97Running in, 70

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever, 54Checking operation, 96, 97Safety instructions, 70Technical data, 141

BulbsGeneral instructions, 113Overview, headlights, 19Replacing brake light and rearlight bulb, 117

Replacing low-beam or high-beam headlight bulb, 114Replacing parking-lightbulb, 115Replacing turn indicator bulb,front/rear, 119Technical data, 143Warning, bulb failure, 28

CCaseOperation, 88

Checklist, 66Clock, 22Adjusting, 44Control, 18

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 54Checking fluid level, 101Checking operation, 101Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 137

Confirmation of maintenancework, 150

Currency, 7

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DDampingAdjuster, rear, 11Adjusting, 56

DimensionsTechnical data, 144

EElectricsTechnical data, 142

Emergency off switch (killswitch), 17, 52

EngineControl, 17Starting, 66Technical data, 135Temperature gauge, 23Warning, engine electronics, 27

Engine oilChecking fill level, 95Fill-level indicator, 11Filler neck, 11Technical data, 136Temperature gauge, 23Topping up, 96

Warning, engine oilpressure, 28

Equipment, 7ESAControl, 16Operation, 57

FFrameTechnical data, 144

Front-wheel standInstalling, 111

FuelFill-level indicator, 23, 24Filler neck, 11Refuelling, 73Technical data, 136Warning, fuel down toreserve, 27

Fuses, 142

GGear indicator, 22General viewsHeadlight, 19Left handlebar fitting, 16

Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 22Right handlebar fitting, 17Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 15

Grip heating, 53Control, 17

HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17

Hazard warning flashersControl, 16, 17Operation, 51

HeadlightBeam throw, 60Driving on right/driving onleft, 60Overview, 19

Headlight flasher, 16

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High-beam headlightControl, 16Switching on, 49Telltale light, 22

Horn, 16

IIdleTelltale light, 22

IgnitionSwitching off, 42Switching on, 42

Immobiliser, 43Warning, 27

Instrument clusterAmbient-light brightnesssensor, 18Overview, 18

JJump starting, 121

KKeys, 42, 44

LLaying up, 130

LightsHeadlight flasher, 49Switch on the high-beamheadlight, 49Switch on the parking lights, 49Switching on the low-beamheadlight, 49Switching on the side lights, 49

Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 49

Lowered suspensionRestrictions, 69

LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 87

MMaintenanceGeneral instructions, 94

Maintenance intervals, 149MirrorsAdjusting, 55

MotorcycleLaying up, 130Parking, 72Restoring to use, 130

Multifunction display, 18Overview, 22

OOdometer and tripmeters, 22Control, 18Operation, 44

On-board computerAmbient temperature, 46Average consumption, 47Average speed, 47Control, 16Operation, 46Range, 48Status indicators, 23Warnings, 29

PParking, 72

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Parking lightSwitching on, 49

Power socket, 11, 86Pre-ride check, 67

RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 138

Rear-wheel stand, 112Refuelling, 73Reserve volumeWarning, 27

Residual range, 45Restoring to use, 130Rev. counter, 18Running gearTechnical data, 139

Running in, 69

SSafety instructionsBrakes, 70General, 64

SeatInstallation, 60Lock, 13Removal, 60

Service, 22, 148Service Card, 148Side lightSwitching on, 49

Spark plugsTechnical data, 143

Speedometer, 18Spring preloadAdjuster, rear, 15Adjusting, 55

Starting, 66Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 22Standard status indicators, 22Warnings, 24With on-board computer, 23With RDC, 24

Steering lock, 43

TTechnical dataBrakes, 141Bulbs, 143Clutch, 137Dimensions, 144Electrics, 142Engine, 135Engine oil, 136Frame, 144Fuel, 136Rear-wheel drive, 138Running gear, 139Spark plugs, 143Standards, 7Transmission, 138Weights, 145Wheels and tyres, 141

Telltale lights, 18Overview, 22

ToolkitContents, 94Stowage, 15

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TopcaseOperation, 90

Torques, 133TransmissionTechnical data, 138

TransportationLashing, 74

Troubleshooting chart, 132Turn indicatorsControl, left, 16Control, right, 17Operation, 50Telltale light, 22

Type plate, 15Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 104Operation, 48Status indicators, 24Warnings, 34

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 59Checking tread depth, 102Recommendation, 103Running in, 70

Table of tyre pressures, 15Technical data, 141

VVehicle identification number, 13

WWarnings, 24With ABS, 29With anti-theft alarm, 40With ASC, 32With on-board computer, 29With RDC, 34

Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 33,36

WeightsTechnical data, 145

WheelsChange of size, 103Checking rims, 103Install the rear wheel, 109Installing front wheel, 106Remove the front wheel, 104Removing rear wheel, 108Technical data, 141

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Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or the national-marketspecification. No claims will beentertained 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.

© 2008 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:

FuelRecommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus un-

leaded95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded(fuel grade, usable with power-and consumption-related restric-tions)

Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l

Reserve fuel �3 l

Tyre pressuresTyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold

2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No. 01 41 7 712 40102.2008, 3rd edition

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