Rider'sManual(USModel) K1200R - BMW Apparel€¦ · BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider'sManual(USModel) K1200R

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider's Manual (US Model)K 1200 R

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number(company stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with yournew motorcycle so that youcan ride it safely and confi-dently in all traffic situations.Please read this Rider's Man-ual carefully before startingto use your new BMW motor-cycle. It contains importantinformation on how to oper-ate the controls and how tomake the best possible useof all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains infor-mation on maintenance andcare to help you maintain yourmotorcycle's reliability andsafety, as well as its value.If you have questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your

authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer will gladly provide adviceand assistance.

We wish you many miles ofsafe and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also use the index atthe end of this Rider's Manualto find a specific topic.1 General instructions . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness of thismanual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . 21Multifunction display . . . . . 22Warning and indicatorlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ABS warning lightOE . . . . . 22Function indicators . . . . . . 22General warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Warning indicators of TirePressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30ABS warningindicatorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch andsteering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobilizerEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Onboard computerOE . . . . 46Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Heated hand gripsOE. . . . . 50Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 54Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 56Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . 57Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 58Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 59Electronic suspensionadjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . 60Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Safety instructions . . . . . . . 64Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Parking yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72General brake system. . . . 72Brake system with BMWMotorrad IntegralABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 77General instructions . . . . . 78Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . 78Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 83General instructions . . . . . 84Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85General brake system. . . . 87Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Front wheel stand . . . . . . 101Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . 102Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . 111Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Care products . . . . . . . . . . 118Washing yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle parts . . . . . . . 119Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Storing motorcycle . . . . . 120Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

9 Technical data . . . . . . . 123Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Threaded fasteners . . . . . 125Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Riding specifications . . . . 129Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 129Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . 131Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 131Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Wheels and tires. . . . . . . . 132Electrical system . . . . . . . 133Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137BMW MotorradService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138BMW Motorrad ServiceQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138BMW Motorcycle ServiceCard - breakdownservice on the road . . . . . 139

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Maintenance work . . . . . . 139Maintenanceschedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . . 141Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

General instructions

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

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

15

z Ge

ne

ral i

nst

ruc

tio

ns

OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Man-ual will provide you with aninitial overview of your motor-cycle. All maintenance andrepair work carried out onyour motorcycle will be docu-mented in Chapter 10. Proofof the maintenance work per-formed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.Should you want to sell yourBMW one day, please also re-member to turn over the Rid-er's Manual to the new owner;it is an important part of yourmotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings youshould always observe

to ensure your own safety,the safety of others and to

protect your motorcycle fromdamage.

Special information onoperating and inspecting

your motorcycle as well asmaintenance and adjustmentprocedures.

Indicates the end of anote.

Instruction to take ac-tion.

Results of an action.

Reference to a pagewith additional infor-mation.

Indicates the endof accessory orequipment-dependentinformation.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE Optional equipmentBMW equipment avail-able only as a factoryinstalled option.

OA Optional accessoriesBMW optional acces-sories can be pur-chased and installedat your authorizedBMW Motorrad retail-er.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic suspensionadjustment.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

16

z Ge

ne

ral i

nst

ruc

tio

ns

ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys-tem.

TPC Tire Pressure Control.

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose vari-ous items of custom equip-ment. This Rider's Manualdescribes optional equipment(OE) offered by BMW and se-lected optional accessories(OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcy-cle might not be exactly asillustrated in this manual onaccount of country-specificdifferences.If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories notdescribed in this Rider's Man-ual, then this equipment is

described in a separate oper-ating manual.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andperformance specificationsin the Rider's Manual refer tothe standards of the DeutscheInstitut für Normung e.V. (DIN)and comply with its tolerancespecifications. Versions forindividual countries may differ.

Currentness of thismanualThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcy-cles are maintained by con-stant development work ondesigns, equipment and ac-cessories. Because of this,your motorcycle may differfrom the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. Norcan errors and omissions be

entirely ruled out. We hopeyou will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained onthe basis of the data, illustra-tions or descriptions in thismanual.

17

z Ge

ne

ral i

nst

ruc

tio

ns

18

z Ge

ne

ral i

nst

ruc

tio

ns

Overviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

29

z Ove

rvie

ws

210

z Ove

rvie

ws

General view, left side1 Clutch fluid reservoir

( 91)2 Adjuster, spring preload,

rear ( 58)3 Seat lock, beneath tail

light ( 55)4 Adjuster, rear shock ab-

sorber ( 59)5 Onboard socket ( 78)

211

z Ove

rvie

ws

212

z Ove

rvie

ws

General view, rightside1 Display for engine oil lev-

el ( 85)2 Fill location for fuel

( 71)3 Battery compartment

( 115)4 Brake-fluid reservoir,

front ( 89)5 Type plate6 Vehicle Identification

Number7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 90)

213

z Ove

rvie

ws

214

z Ove

rvie

ws

Underneath seat1 Filler neck, engine oil

( 86)2 Toolkit ( 84)3 Helmet holder ( 56)

215

z Ove

rvie

ws

Left handlebar fitting1 INFO button for odome-

ter ( 43), INFO buttonfor onboard computerOE

( 46)2 ESA buttonOE ( 60)3 Pushbutton, horn4 Left turn indicator button

( 54), Hazard warningflashers button ( 42)

5 Switch, high-beam head-light and headlight flash-er ( 52)

216

z Ove

rvie

ws

Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency ON/OFF

switch ( 50)2 Pushbutton, starter

( 66)3 Heated hand grips

switchOE ( 50)4 Right turn indicator

button ( 54), Hazardwarning flashers button( 42)

5 Turn indicators off button( 54), Hazard warn-ing flashers off button( 43)

217

z Ove

rvie

ws

Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Tachometer3 Warning and indicator

lights ( 22)4 Multifunction display

( 22)5 Anti-theft alarm indicator

light (OE) and sensor forinstrument lighting

6 Control, odometer( 43)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic

day and night switchover.

218

z Ove

rvie

ws

Headlight1 High-beam headlights2 Low-beam headlight3 Side light

219

z Ove

rvie

ws

220

z Ove

rvie

ws

Status indicators

Multifunction display. . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warning and indicator lights . . . 22

ABS warning lightOE . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

General warning indicators. . . . . 23

Warning indicators of TirePressure Control TPCOE . . . . . . . 30

ABS warning indicatorsOE. . . . . . 35

321

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Multifunction display

1 Clock ( 45), Area forTPC displaysOE ( 46),Area for oil level informa-tionOE ( 49)

2 Area for warning symbols( 23)

3 Area for onboard com-puter displaysOE ( 46)

4 Gear indicator ( 22)5 Display, coolant temper-

ature ( 23)6 Area for ESA displaysOE

( 60)7 Odometer display ( 43)8 Fuel gauge ( 22)

Warning and indicatorlights

1 Indicator light, left turnindicator

2 Indicator light, high-beamheadlight

3 Warning light, general4 Indicator light, neutral5 ABS warning light (OE)6 Indicator light, right turn

indicator

ABS warning lightOE

In some countries a differentdisplay of the ABS warninglight is possible.

Possible country-dependent versions.

Function indicatorsFuel capacity

The horizontal bars un-der the gas pump sym-

bol indicated the remainingfuel quantity.

GearEngaged gear is indicat-ed.

If no gear is engaged, thegear indicator displays N andthe 'neutral' indicator lightlights up.

322

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Coolant temperatureThe lateral bars underthe temperature symbol

show the coolant temperaturelevel.

General warningindicatorsDisplayGeneral warnings are dis-played by means of warninglights or texts and symbolsin the multifunction display.In some cases, an addition-al general warning light lightsup in red or yellow. If severalwarnings are active, all cor-responding indicator lightsand warning symbols are dis-played. Warnings are shownalternately.

323

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Overview of warning indicatorsDisplay Meaning

Lights up in yel-low

EWS! warningappears.

Electronic immobilizer is active( 26)


Warning FUEL!flashes

Fuel down to reserve ( 26)

Lights up in red Temperature dis-play flashes

Coolant temperature too high( 26)


Appears Engine electronics ( 27)

Flashes in red Appears Engine oil pressure insufficient( 27)

Displayed withCHECK OILwarning

Engine oil level too low ( 28)

Lights up in red Appears Battery charge current insufficient( 28)


LAMPR! warningappears.

Rear bulb defective ( 29)

LAMPF! warningappears.

Front bulb defective ( 29)

324

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Display Meaning


LAMPS! warningappears.

Bulbs defective ( 29)

Appears Ice warning ( 29)

DWALO! warningappears

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) weak( 30)


DWA! warningappears.

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE) dead( 30)

325

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Electronic immobilizer isactive

General warning lightlights up in yellow.

EWS! warning appears.The key being used is not au-thorized for starting, or com-munication between the keyand engine electronics is dis-rupted.

Remove other ignition keyslocated on the ignition key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning lightlights up in yellow.

Warning FUEL! flashes.

A fuel shortage can leadto misfiring and to the

engine dying unexpectedly.Misfiring can damage the cat-alytic converter, and the en-gine dying unexpected canlead to accidents.Do not drive until the fuel tankis completely empty.

The probable operatingrange is indicated.

At the most, the fuel tankstill contains the reserve fuelquantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

1.1 gal (4 l)Refueling ( 71)

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning lightlights up in red.

Temperature displayflashes.

Continued driving withan overheated engine

can result in engine damage.Be sure to observe the mea-sures listed below.

The coolant temperature istoo high.

If possible, continue driv-ing in the part-load range tocool down the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but keep the igni-tion switched on so that theradiator fan continues to op-erate.Should the coolant tem-perature frequently be toohigh, have the fault recti-

326

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

fied as quickly as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine electronicsGeneral warning lightlights up in yellow.

Engine electronics sym-bol appears.

The engine is in theemergency operating

mode. Only reducedengine performance may beavailable, which can lead todanger driving situations,especially during passingmaneuvers.Adapt your driving style tothe possibly reduced engineperformance.

The engine-electronics con-trol unit has diagnosed a fault.In exceptional cases, the en-gine stops and can no longer

be started. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in the emergencyoperating mode.

Continued driving is pos-sible, however the accus-tomed engine performancemay not be available.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine oil pressureinsufficient

General warning lightflashes in red.

Engine oil pressure sym-bol appears.

The oil pressure in the lubri-cating oil circuit is too low.If the warning light lights up,stop immediately and switchoff the engine.

The warning on insuf-ficient engine oil pres-

sure is no substitute for thefunction of an oil-level indica-tor.The correct engine oil levelcan only be checked on theoil level indicator.

The cause of the warning oninsufficient engine oil pressurecan be an insufficient engineoil level.

Checking engine oil level( 85)

If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil( 86)

If the warning on insufficientengine oil pressure appearsdespite a correct engine oillevel:

In addition to an insuf-ficient engine oil level,

other problems in the enginecan lead to the warning on in-sufficient engine oil pressure.

327

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Continuing to ride in thesecases can cause engine dam-age.If this warning appears, donot continue to ride eventhough the engine oil levelmight be correct.

Do not continue driving.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine oil level too lowOil level symbol is dis-play with CHECK OIL

warning.The electronic oil level sensorhas detected a low engine oillevel.

The exact engine oil level canonly be determined by check-ing the oil level indicator. Dur-ing the next refueling stop:

Checking engine oil level( 85)

If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil( 86)

If "Check oil level" appears inthe display, although a cor-rect oil level has been mea-sured with the oil level indica-tor, the oil level sensor maybe defective.

Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retail-er.

Battery charge currentinsufficient


Battery charge currentsymbol appears.

A discharged battery canresult in the engine cut-

ting out unexpectedly, caus-ing a hazardous situation.Have faults eliminated assoon as possible.

If the battery is no longercharged, continued

driving can lead to deepdischarging, and therefore tothe destruction of the battery.If possible, do not continuedriving.

The battery is not beingcharged.

Continued driving is possi-ble until the battery is dis-charged. However, the en-gine can die suddenly andthe battery can be exhaus-tively discharged and there-fore destroyed.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,

328

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Rear bulb defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up in yellow.

LAMPR! warning appears.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk be-

cause it is easier for otherusers to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always car-ry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.

Rear light or brake light bulbdefective.

Replacing brake and taillight bulb ( 108)

Front bulb defectiveLAMPF! warning appears.



Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, parking lightor turn signal bulb defective.

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam bulb ( 104)Replacing parking light bulb( 106)Replacing front and rearturn indicator bulbs ( 109)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up in yellow.

LAMPS! warning appears.



A combination of several bulbdefects is present.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Ice warningIce warning symbol isdisplayed.

The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lowerthan 37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning doesnot mean that there is

no risk of black ice formingat measured temperaturesabove 3 °C.

329

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Always take extra care andthink well ahead when tem-peratures are low; rememberthat the danger of black iceis particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in theshade.

Think well ahead when driv-ing.

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE)weakDWALO! warning appears.

This error message isonly displayed for a short

time following the pre-ridecheck.

The anti-theft alarm batteryno longer has its full capacity.The operation of the anti-theftalarm is only ensured for alimited time with the motorcy-cle battery disconnected.

Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an autho-

rized BMW Motorrad retail-er.

Anti-theft alarm battery (OE)dead


DWA! warning appears.The anti-theft alarm batteryhas no capacity. The opera-tion of the anti-theft alarm isno longer ensured with themotorcycle battery discon-nected.


Warning indicators ofTire Pressure ControlTPCOE

Display of TPC warningindicators

In the display area of theclock or the onboardcomputer, the air pressure ofthe front wheel 1 and the rearwheel 2 are displayed withthe text TPC. The critical airpressure flashes.If the critical value is at thelimit of the permissible tol-erance, the general warninglight also lights up in yellow. If

330

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

the determined tire pressureis outside the permissible tol-erance, the general warninglight flashes in red.

331

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors



The critical airpressure flashes

Tire pressure in limit area of permis-sible tolerance ( 33)

Flashes in red The critical airpressure flashes

Tire pressure outside permissibletolerance ( 33)

-- or -- -- Transmission error ( 33)


Is displayed with-- or -- --

Sensor defective or system fault( 34)


Is displayed withTPC! note

Battery of tire pressure sensor weak( 34)

332

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Tire pressure in limit area ofpermissible tolerance


The critical air pressureflashes.

The measured tire pressure isin the limit area of the permis-sible tolerance.

Correct tire pressure in ac-cordance with instructionson back of cover of Rider'sManual.

The pressure values onthe back of the cover re-

fer to a tire air temperature of68 °F (20 °C). To also adaptthe air pressure at other tiretemperatures, proceed as fol-lows:Calculate the difference be-tween the nominal value ac-cording to the Rider's Manualand the value determine bythe TPC system. Change the

air pressure in the tire by thisdifference using an air pres-sure tester at a filling station.

Tire pressure outsidepermissible tolerance

General warning lightflashes in red.

The critical air pressureflashes.

The measured tire pressure isoutside the permissible toler-ance.

Check tire for damage anddrivability.

Is it still possible to drive withtire:

Incorrect tire pressureresult in poorer handling

of the motorcycle.Always adapt your drivingstyle to the incorrect tirepressure.

Correct tire pressure at nextopportunity.Have the tire checked fordamage by a specializedworkshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

If you are unsure about thedrivability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.Inform roadside service.Have the tire checked fordamage by a specializedworkshop, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Transmission error-- or -- --.The motorcycle's speed hasnot exceeded the threshold ofapprox. 20 mph (30 km/h).The TPC sensors do nottransmit their signal until aspeed above this threshold isreached ( 72).

333

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Watch TPC display at higherspeed. A permanent faulthas not occurred until thegeneral warning light alsolights up. In this case:Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

There is a fault in the radioconnection to the TPC sen-sors. Possible causes are ra-dio systems in the surround-ing area, which interfere withthe connection between theTPC control unit and the sen-sors.

Watch the TPC display inanother environment. Apermanent fault has notoccurred until the generalwarning light also lights up.In this case:Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,

preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Sensor defective or systemfault


Is displayed with -- or ---.

Tires without installed TPCsensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with TPCsensors.

One or two TPC sensors havefailed.

Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

A system fault has occurred.Have the fault eliminatedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Battery of tire pressuresensor weak


Is displayed with TPC!note.

This error message isonly displayed for a short

time following the pre-ridecheck.

The battery of the tire pres-sure sensor no longer has itsfull capacity. The operation ofthe tire pressure control is on-ly ensured for a limited time.


334

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

ABS warningindicatorsOE

DisplayABS warnings are indi-cated by the ABS warn-

ing light. The warning lightcan light up continuously orflash.In some countries an alterna-tive display of the ABS warn-ing light is possible.

Possible country-dependent versions.

335

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors


Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed( 37)

Lights up ABS error ( 37)

336

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning light flash-es.

The ABS function is notavailable, because theself-diagnosis has notbeen completed. To checkthe wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven afew yards.

Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the ABS functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been com-pleted.

ABS errorABS warning light lightsup.

The ABS control unit has de-tected an error. The ABSfunction is not available.

Continue driving is possible.It must be noted that the

ABS function is not avail-able. Observe additionalinformation on situationswhich can lead to an ABSerror ( 76).Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

337

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

338

z Sta

tus

ind

icat

ors

Operation

Ignition switch and steeringlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . 41

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 42

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 43

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tire Pressure Control TPCOE . . . 46

Onboard computerOE . . . . . . . . . . 46

Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . 50

Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . . . . . . 50

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Electronic suspensionadjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

439

z Op

era

tio

n

Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master keyand one spare key. If a key islost, please note the informa-tion on the electronic immobi-lizer (EWS) ( 41).

Ignition key and steeringlock, tank filler cap lock

and seat lock are all operat-ed with the same key. Caseswith locks for the same keyas the cases available as op-tional accessories can be or-dered on request.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Parking lights and all func-tion circuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 67)

with OE BMW MotorradIntegral ABS:

Turn the key to position 1.In addition to the pointsnamed above, the ABS self-diagnosis is also carriedout. ( 67)

Switching off ignition

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

440

z Op

era

tio

n

Locking handlebars

When you prop themotorcycle on the

side stand, the surface ofthe ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycleis more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turnthe handlebars to the left toset the steering lock.

Turn handlebars to full leftor right lock position.Turn the key to position 3while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all func-tion circuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizerEWSTheft protectionThe electronic immobilizerhelps protect your BMW mo-torcycle from theft, and thisenhanced security is at yourdisposal without any needfor you to set parameters oractivate additional systems.The engine of a motorcyclefitted with this electronic im-mobilizer can be started onlywith the keys that belong tothe motorcycle. You can al-

so have your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer disable par-ticular keys, for example inthe event that you lose yourkeys. The engine cannot bestarted with a key that hasbeen barred.

Electronics in keyAn electronic component isintegrated into each of yourkeys. The motorcycle's elec-tronics exchange certain con-tinuously changing signalswith the electronics in thekey; these signals are specificto your motorcycle and theyare transmitted via the ringantenna in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognized as "authorized" foryour motorcycle.

A spare key attachedto the same ring as the

ignition key used to start the

441

z Op

era

tio

n

engine could "irritate" theelectronics, in which case theenabling signal for starting isnot issued. The warning EWSis shown in the multifunctiondisplay.Always store the spare keyseparately from the ignitionkey.

Replacement and extrakeysReplacement and spare keysare only available through anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer. The keys are part of anintegrated security system, sothe retailer is under an obli-gation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys. If you wantto have a lost key barred, youmust bring along all otherkeys that belong to the mo-torcycle. A key that has beenbarred can subsequently be

cleared and reactivated foruse.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashers

Switch on ignition.

Press button for left turn in-dicator 1 and right turn indi-cator 2 simultaneously.

The hazard warningflashers place a strain

on the battery. Do not usethe hazard warning flashers

for longer than absolutelynecessary.

If a turn indicator buttonis pressed with the igni-

tion switched on, the flashingfunction replaces the emer-gency flashing function aslong as the button is pressed.If the turn indicator buttonis released, the emergencyflasher function becomes ac-tive again.

Hazard warning flashers inoperation.Left/right turn indicatorlights flash.Switch off ignition.Hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left/right turn indicatorlights off.

442

z Op

era

tio

n

Switching off hazardwarning flashers

Press turn-indicator cancelbutton 1.Hazard warning flashers areswitched off.

Odometer andtripmetersOperating odometer

On motorcycles without anonboard computer and with-out TPC, the operation of theodometer described in the fol-lowing can also be carried outalternatively with the INFO 1button.

Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.

When you switch on theignition, the information

shown by the odometer whenthe ignition was switched offalways reappears on the mul-tifunction display.

Press button 1 once briefly.

443

z Op

era

tio

n

The odometer display fieldindicates the values below inthe following order beginningwith the current value:

Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired tripmeter.

Press and hold button 1 un-til display changes.The tripmeter is reset to ze-ro.

Residual range

The operating range 1 indi-cates what distance can stillbe driven with the remainingfuel. It is only displayed onmotorcycles without an on-board computer after the fuelreserve is reached. The cal-culation is carried out basedon the average consumptionand the fuel level.When refueling, fuel is notregistered until the quantityadded is approx. one gallon(several liters).

444

z Op

era

tio

n

The determined residu-al range is an approxi-

mate reading. BMW Motor-rad therefore recommendsthat you do not try to use thefull remaining range beforerefueling.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set theclock while riding the

motorcycle can lead to ac-cidents.Adjust the clock only whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Press INFO button 1 repeat-edly until total mileage isshown.

with OE Onboard computer:

Press INFO button 1 repeat-edly until clock is shown.

Press and hold INFO buttonuntil display changes.Hours reading 2 starts toflash.Press INFO button.The hour increments by oneeach time you press thebutton.Press and hold INFO buttonuntil display changes.Minutes reading 3 starts toflash.Press INFO button.The minute increments byone each time you press thebutton.

445

z Op

era

tio

n

Press and hold INFO buttonuntil display changes.The display stops flashing.Clock setting ended.

Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE

Displaying tire pressuresSwitch on ignition.

Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until the tire pressuresappear in the display.

The tire pressures are shownalternately with the clock.The left-hand value indicatesthe air pressure of the frontwheel, and the right-hand val-ue the air pressure of the rearwheel. On motorcycles withan onboard computer, the tirepressures are displayed asan additional value of the on-board computer.

Onboard computerOE

Selecting readingsSwitch on ignition.

INFO button 1 once eachtime.

446

z Op

era

tio

n

The onboard-computer dis-play field indicates the valuesbelow in the following orderbeginning with the currentvalue:

Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRangeOil levelTire pressures (OE)

Ambient temperature

The display of the ambienttemperature 1 is only activewhen the engine is running.Otherwise --- is shown.

An ice warningappears if the ambient-

temperature reading dropsbelow 37 °F (3 °C). Thedisplay automatically switchesfrom any other mode to thetemperature reading when thetemperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.The reading flashes until you

select some other displaymode.

Calculation of averagespeed

The average speed 1 is cal-culated based on the elapsedtime since the last "RESET".Times during which the en-gine was stopped are exclud-ed from the calculation.

447

z Op

era

tio

n

Resetting average speed

Repeatedly press INFObutton 1 until the averagespeed appears in thedisplay.Press and hold INFO buttonuntil display changes ("RE-SET").Display shows "--- mph".

Calculation of averageconsumption

The average consumption 1 iscalculated by dividing the dis-tance covered since the last"RESET" by the correspond-ing amount of fuel used.

Resetting averageconsumption

Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until average con-sumption appears in dis-play.Press and hold INFO buttonuntil display changes ("RE-SET").Display shows "--.- mpg".

448

z Op

era

tio

n

Range

The operating description ofthe operating range ( 44)also applies to the range dis-play. However, the range 1can also be displayed beforethe fuel reserve is reached.To calculate the range, a spe-cial average consumption isused, which does not alwaysmatch the value that can beshown on the display.

The determined rangeis an approximate read-

ing. BMW Motorrad thereforerecommends that you do not

try to use the full range beforerefueling.

Oil level

The oil level indicator 1 pro-vides information on the oillevel in the engine.

The conditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:

Engine idling (for at least 10seconds).Engine at operating temper-ature.Side-stand retracted.

The readings mean:

OK: Oil level is correct.

CHECK: Check oil level.

---: No measurement possi-ble (above-mentioned condi-tions not met).

The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for 5 sec.when you next switch on theignition.

If, despite a correct oillevel on the oil sight

glass, "Check oil level"continually appear on thedisplay, the oil level sensormay be defective. In thiscase, please contact yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

449

z Op

era

tio

n

Emergency ON/OFFswitch

1 Emergency ON/OFFswitch.

Actuating the emergen-cy ON/OFF switch while

driving can cause the rearwheel to lock up, resulting ina fall.Do not operate the emer-gency ON/OFF switch whileriding.

The engine can be easily andquickly switched off using theemergency ON/OFF switch.

A Operating positionB Engine switched off.

The engine can only bestarted in the operating

position.

Heated hand gripsOE

1 Heated hand grips switch

The handlebar grips can beheated at two different levels.The heated hand grips optioncan only be activated whenthe engine is running.

The increase in powerconsumption caused by

the heated hand grips candrain the battery if you areriding at low engine speeds.If the battery is inadequate-ly charged, the heated hand

450

z Op

era

tio

n

grips are switched off to en-sure starting capability.

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

dot visible).4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible).

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of theclutch fluid reservoir is

changed, air can enter theclutch system.Do not reposition the handle-

bar controls on the handle-bars or the handlebars in theirmounts.

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the clutch leverwhen the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.

The adjusting screw hasa limit position and can

be turned more easily whenyou press the clutch leverforward.

Distance between handle-bar grip and clutch lever in-creases.Turn adjusting screw 1counterclockwise.Distance between handle-bar grip and clutch lever de-creases.

BrakesAdjusting handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir

can allow air to penetrate thebrake system.Do not reposition the handle-bar controls on the handle-bars or the handlebars in theirmounts.

Adjusting the brake leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the brake lever

451

z Op

era

tio

n

when the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.

The adjusting screw hasa limit position and can

be turned more easily whenyou press the handbrake leverforward.

Distance between handle-bar grip and handbrakelever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counterclockwise.

Distance between handle-bar grip and handbrakelever decreases.

LightsSwitching on side lightsThe side lights switch on au-tomatically when the ignitionis switched on.

The side lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.

Switching on low-beamheadlightThe low-beam headlightswitches on automaticallywhen you start the engine.

With the engine switchedoff, you can switch on

the lights by switching on thehigh-beam headlight with the

ignition switched on or by op-erating the headlight flasher.

Switching on high-beamheadlight

Press top part of switch 1for high-beam headlight.High-beam headlight isswitched on.Move switch 1 for high-beam headlight to centerposition.High-beam headlight isswitched off.

452

z Op

era

tio

n

Press bottom part ofswitch 1 for high-beamheadlight.High-beam headlight isswitched on as long asswitch is pressed (headlightflasher).

Switching on parkinglight

Switch off ignition.

You can switch on theparking lights only imme-

diately after switching off theignition.

Press and hold left turn indi-cator switch 1 until parkinglight is switched on.

Switching off parkinglight

Switch ignition on and thenoff again.Parking light switched off.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight forRHD/LHD traffic

Ordinary adhesive tapedamages the plastic

lens.To prevent damage to theplastic lens, consult a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

When riding in countrieswhere traffic drives on the op-posite side of the road to thatin which the motorcycle wasregistered, the asymmetricallow headlight beam will dazzleoncoming traffic.Have the headlight adjustedto the relevant conditions by aspecialized workshop, prefer-ably an authorized BMW Mo-torrad retailer.

453

z Op

era

tio

n

Turn indicatorsSwitching on left-handturn indicator

Switch on ignition.

Press left-hand turn indica-tor button 1.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

ering a distance of approx.650 ft (200 m), the turn in-dicators are automaticallyswitched off.

Left-hand turn indicator isswitched on.

Indicator light for left-handturn indicator flashes.

Switching on right-handturn indicator

Switch on ignition.

Press right-hand turn indi-cator button 2.

After driving for approx.ten seconds or after cov-

ering a distance of approx.650 ft (200 m), the turn in-dicators are automaticallyswitched off.

Right-hand turn indicator isswitched on.Indicator light for right-handturn indicator flashes.

Switching off turnindicator

Press turn-indicator cancelbutton 3.Turn indicator is switchedoff.Turn indicator lights in indi-cator light panel are off.

454

z Op

era

tio

n

SeatRemoving seat

Make sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.

Turn key counterclockwisein seat lock.

Press down seat to assist.

Raise seat at rear.

If seat is laid on a roughsurface, seat edges can

be damaged.Lay seat on cover side on a

smooth, clean surface, e.g.on tank.

Release key and pull seatout of holder toward rear.

Installing seat

If too much pressure isapplied in the forward

direction, there is a dangerthat the motorcycle will bepushed off its stand.Make sure that the motorcy-cle is steady on its stand.

Slide seat forward into hold-ers 1.

455

z Op

era

tio

n

Firmly press down seat overlocking device.Seat audibly engages.

Helmet holderHelmet holder under seat

The helmet holder 1 is locat-ed under the seat.A motorcycle helmet with chinstrap can be attached to thehelmet holder. If cases aremounted or if the chin strapis too short, a steel cable canbe used to secure the helmet.

Using helmet holderMake sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.

Removing seat ( 55)

The helmet catch canscratch the paneling.

When hooking on the helmet,watch the position of the hel-met lock.

On the right-hand sideof the motorcycle, the

helmet could be damaged byheat from the end muffler.Only attach the helmet tothe left-hand side of themotorcycle.

Secure helmet on helmetholder 1 using steel cable

456

z Op

era

tio

n

available as an optional ac-cessory.

Luggage loopsLuggage loops underseat

The loops 1 for attaching lug-gage straps are located onthe underside of the seat.

Use luggage strapsMake sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.Removing seat ( 55)

Turn over seat.

Pull loops 1 out of retainingbrackets 2.Luggage straps can behooked into loops.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move the mirrors into thedesired position by press-ing lightly on one of the cor-ners.

457

z Op

era

tio

n

Adjusting mirror arm

Slide up protective cap overthreaded fastener on mirrorarm.Loosen union nut 1.Turn mirror arm into desiredposition.Retighten union nut.

Mirror on clampingpiece

13 lb/ft (18 Nm)Slide protective cap overscrew fitting.

Spring preloadSpring preload andweightThe spring preload must beadapted to the load of themotorcycle. Increase springpreload when the motorcycleis heavily loaded and reducespring preload accordinglywhen the motorcycle is lightlyloaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

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

not match the spring-preloadand damping-characteristicsettings.Adjust the damping char-acteristic to suit the springpreload.

Adjusting the springpreload while the

motorcycle is being riddencan lead to accidents.Adjust the spring preload on-ly when the motorcycle isstationary.


To increase spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in direc-tion of arrow HIGH.

458

z Op

era

tio

n

To decrease spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in direc-tion of arrow LOW.

One click correspondsto a half turn of the

handwheel. The range ofadjustment comprises 15turns.

Spring-preload basicsetting

Turn handwheel as faras possible in directionof arrow LOW, then turn15 clicks in direction ofarrow HIGH (Full tank ofgas, with rider 187 lbs(85 kg))

Shock absorbersDamping and springpreloadThe damping must be adapt-ed to the spring preload. Anincrease in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting rear shockabsorber

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

not match the spring-preloadand damping-characteristicsettings.Adjust the damping char-acteristic to suit the springpreload.


Adjust rear shock absorber,using a screwdriver to turnadjusting screw 1.

To increase damping, turnadjusting screw in directionof arrow H.

459

z Op

era

tio

n

To decrease damping, turnadjusting screw in directionof arrow S.

The range of adjustmentcomprises three and

a half turns of the adjustingscrew.

Rear-wheel dampingbasic setting

Turn adjusting screw asfar as possible in direc-tion of arrow H, then turnone and one-half turn indirection of arrow S (So-lo mode with one person187 lbs (85 kg))

Electronic suspensionadjustment ESAOE

Settings

Using the electronicsuspension adjustment ESAyou can conveniently adjustyour motorcycle to variousdriving conditions. Threespring preloads can becombined with three dampingsettings to optimally adaptthe motorcycle to the loadand the road surface. Thedamping setting is displayedin the multifunction display

in the area 1, and the springpreload in the area 2.The odometer display is hid-den for the duration of theESA display.

Calling up settingsSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1.The current setting is dis-played.Display goes out automati-cally after a few seconds.

460

z Op

era

tio

n

Adjusting dampingSwitch on ignition.

The damping cannot beadjusted while the mo-

torcycle is being ridden.

Press button 1.Current setting is displayed.Press button 1 once briefly.

Starting from the currentstate, the display is in thefollowing order:COMF comfortable dampingNORM normal dampingSPORT sporty damping

If button 1 is not pressedfor a longer time, dampingis set as indicated. Duringsetting procedure, displayflashes.

Adjusting spring preloadStart engine.

The spring preload can-not be adjusted while the

motorcycle is being ridden.

Press button 1.Current setting is displayed.

Press and hold button 1until display changes eachtime.

Starting from the currentstate, the display is in thefollowing order:

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

If button 1 is not pressedfor a longer time, springpreload is set as indicated.During setting procedure,display flashes.

TiresChecking tire pressures

Incorrect tire pressuresresult in poorer handling

of the motorcycle and canlead to accidents.

461

z Op

era

tio

n

Ensure proper tire pressure.

At high road speeds, tirevalves have a tendency

to open as a result of centrifu-gal force.To avoid a sudden loss of tirepressure, use a metal valvecap with rubber sealing ringon the rear wheel and tightenit securely.

Incorrect tire pressurereduces the life of the

tires.Ensure proper tire pressure.

Check correct tire pressureusing following data.

Front tire pressure

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driverwith passenger and/orload, with cold tire)

Rear tire pressure

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driverwith passenger and/orload, with cold tire)

In case of insufficient tirepressure:

Correct air pressure.

462

z Op

era

tio

n

Riding

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

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

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

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 69

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Tire Pressure Control TPCOE . . . 72

General brake system . . . . . . . . . 72

Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . 73

563

z Rid

ing

Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the cor-rect clothing. Always wear:

HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots

This applies even to shortjourneys, and to every seasonof the year. Your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer will beglad to advise you and hasthe correct clothing for everypurpose.

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, al-ways bear in mind that vari-ous boundary conditions canadversely affect the handlingof your motorcycle:

Settings of the spring-strutand shock absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tire pressurePoor tire treadEtc.

Correct loadingOverloading and unevenloading can diminish the

riding stability of the motorcy-cle.Do not exceed the grossweight limit and observe theloading information.

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess sit-uations and make decisions,and slow down your reflexes.

Medication can exacerbatethese effects.Do not ride your motorcy-cle after consuming alcohol,drugs and/or medication.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which is col-orless and odorless but highlytoxic.

Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousnesswith fatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine inclosed rooms.

High voltageTouching live parts ofthe ignition system with

the engine running can causeelectric shock.

564

z Rid

ing

Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engineis running.

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburnedfuel to enter the catalytic con-verter, there is a danger ofoverheating and damage.For this reason, observe thefollowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine withthe spark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediatelyif it misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply with all specifiedmaintenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will de-stroy the catalytic con-

verter.Note the points listed forprotection of the catalyticconverter.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaustare high.

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

clothing and luggage, etc.)could ignite if allowed tocome into contact with thehot exhaust pipe.Make sure that no highlyflammable materials cancome in contact with the hotexhaust system.

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle fora lengthy period with themotorcycle at a standstill:overheating would result.In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine toidle unnecessarily. After start-ing, ride off immediately.

Tampering with thecontrol unit of theelectronic engine-management system

Modification of theengine-electronics

control unit can lead todamage to the motorcycle,and therefore to accidents.Do not modify the engine-electronics control unit.

Tampering with con-trol unit of electronic

engine-management systemcan result in mechanical loadsthat the motorcycle's com-ponents are not designed towithstand. Damage caused inthis way is not covered by thewarranty.Do not tamper with thecontrol unit of the electronicengine-managementsystem.

565

z Rid

ing

ChecklistUse the following checklistto check important functions,settings and wear limits be-fore you ride off.

BrakesFront and rear brake fluidlevelsClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTread depth and tire pres-sureFirm seating of cases andluggage

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every timeyou refuel)Brake pad wear (during ev-ery third stop for refueling)

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-cycle with the side stand ex-tended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself offif you start it with the trans-mission in neutral and thenengage a gear before retract-ing the side stand.

TransmissionYou can start the enginewhen the transmission is inneutral or if you pull the clutchwith a gear engaged. Do notengage the clutch until afterswitching on the ignition,as otherwise the enginecannot be started. When thetransmission is in neutral, thegreen neutral indicator lightis on and the gear indicatorin the multifunction displayshows N.

Starting engine

Emergency ON/OFFswitch 1 in operatingposition A.Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 67)


Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 67)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 67)

566

z Rid

ing

Press starter button 1.

At extremely low tem-peratures it may be nec-

essary to operate the throt-tle twist grip during starting.At ambient temperatures be-low 32 °F (0 °C), actuate theclutch after switching on theignition.

The start attempt is au-tomatically interrupted

if battery voltage is too low.Recharge the battery beforeyou start the engine, or usejump leads and a donor bat-tery to start.

Engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refusesto start. ( 124)

Pre-ride checkAfter the ignition is switchedon, the instrument clustercarries out a general warninglight test. In the process, thewarning lamp first lights up inred and then yellow to test itsfunction. This test, called a"Pre-Ride Check", is indicat-ed by the lettering CHECK!in the display. If the engineis started during the test, thetest is canceled.Phase 1


CHECK! warning appears.

Phase 2General warning lightlights up in yellow.

CHECK! warning appears.If the general warning light isnot shown:

If the general warninglight cannot be dis-

played, several malfunctionscannot be indicated.Watch the display of the gen-eral warning light in red andyellow.

Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ABS self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad IntegralABS is checked by the self-diagnosis. Self-diagnosis isperformed automatically when

567

z Rid

ing

you switch on the ignition. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must drive fasterthan 3 mph (5 km/h).Phase 1

Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.


Possible country-specificversion of ABS warning

light.

Phase 2Checking the wheel sensorswhile starting off.


Possible country-specificversion of ABS warning

light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

If an ABS fault is indicatedafter the ABS self-diagnosis iscompleted:

Continue driving is possi-ble. It must be noted thatneither the ABS nor the in-tegral function is available.Have the malfunction cor-rected as soon as possibleby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Running inThe first 600 miles(1,000 km)

While running in motorcy-cle, vary throttle openingand engine-speed rangefrequently.

Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial periodon twisting, fairly hilly roads,avoiding high-speed mainroads and highways if pos-sible.

Exceeding the specifiedengine speeds while run-

ning in will lead to increasedengine wear.Adhere to the specified en-gine run-in speeds.

Do not exceed engine run-in speeds.

Engine run-in speeds

<7000 min-1

Do not accelerate at fullthrottle.Avoid low engine speeds atfull load.

568

z Rid

ing

After 300 - 750 miles (500 -1,200 km), have the first in-spection performed.

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum fric-tion levels during the first 300miles (500 km). This initial re-duction in braking efficiencycan be compensated for byexerting greater pressure onthe levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance

by a significant margin.Brake early.

TiresNew tires have a smooth sur-face. This must be rough-ened by riding in a restrainedmanner at various heel an-gles until the tires are run in.This running in procedure is

essential if the tires are toachieve maximum grip.

New tires have notachieved their full

adhesion yet. There is adanger of accidents whendriving at extreme angles.Avoid extreme angles.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing on side stand

If the ground is soft oruneven, there is no guar-

antee that the motorcycle willrest firmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off engine.Pull handbrake lever.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.

Use your left foot to extendside stand fully.

The side stand is de-signed to support only

the weight of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the side standextended.

Slowly lean the motorcycleto the side until its weightis taken by the stand anddismount to the left.

When you prop themotorcycle on the

side stand, the surface ofthe ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycleis more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn

569

z Rid

ing

the handlebars to the left toset the steering lock.

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

On a grade, the motor-cycle should always face

uphill; select 1st gear.

Lock steering lock.

Remove from side standUnlock steering lock.Grip handlebars with bothhands from left.Pull handbrake lever.Swing your right leg overthe seat and lift the motor-cycle to the upright position.Hold motorcycle upright andbalanced.

An extended side standcan catch on the ground

when the motorcycle is mov-ing and lead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the vehicle.

Sit on the motorcycle anduse your left foot to retractthe side stand.

Placing on centerstandOA

If the ground is soft oruneven, there is no guar-

antee that the motorcycle willrest firmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Switch off engine.Dismount and keep lefthand on left handlebar grip.With your right hand, griprear grab handle or rearframe.Place right foot on extendedarm of center stand, and

press stand down until itscurved feet touch ground.Place full weight of body oncenter stand while pullingmotorcycle toward rear.

Excessive movementscould result in the cen-

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

Check that motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock steering lock.

Pushing off centerstandOA

Unlock steering lock.Place left hand on left han-dlebar grip.With your right hand, griprear grab handle or rearframe.

570

z Rid

ing

Push motorcycle forward offcenter stand.Make sure that center standis fully retracted.

RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire and explosion.Do not smoke. Never bringa naked flame near the fueltank.

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

tank is overfilled, fuel can es-cape and get onto the rearwheel. This results in a dan-ger of falling.Do not fill the tank past thebottom edge of the fillerneck.

Fuel attacks plasticsurfaces, making them

cloudy or unattractive.

Wipe off any fuel that gets on-to plastic parts immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.


Open protective cap.Open fuel tank cap with ig-nition key by turning coun-terclockwise.Refuel with the quality listedbelow at most until the low-

er edge of the filler neck isreached.

Recommended fueltype

98 ROZ/RON (Super Plusunleaded)95 ROZ/RON (Super un-leaded (fuel type can beused with reduced perfor-mance and consumption))

Usable fuel quantity

5 gal (19 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

1.1 gal (4 l)Close fuel tank cap with firmpressure.Remove key and close pro-tective cap.

571

z Rid

ing

Tire Pressure ControlTPCOE

FunctionA sensor is located in eachtire, which measures the airtemperature and the air pres-sure inside the tire and sendsthese values to the controlunit.The sensors are equippedwith a centrifugal controller,which does not enable thetransmission of the measuredvalues until a speed of ap-prox. 20 mph (30 km/h) isreached. Before initial recep-tion of the tire pressure, -- isshown in the display for eachtire. The sensors continue totransmit the measured valuesfor approx. 15 minutes afterthe motorcycle comes to astop.The control unit can managefour sensors, and as a result

two sets of wheels with TPCsensors can be driven. If aTPC control unit is installed,however the wheels have nosensors, then an error mes-sage is output.

TemperaturecompensationThe tire pressures are showntemperature-compensatedin the multifunction display;they refer to a tire air temper-ature of 68 °F (20 °C). As theair-pressure testers at fillingstations show a temperature-dependent tire pressure, theydo not match the values in-dicated in the multifunctiondisplay in most cases.

Air pressure rangesThe TPC control unit distin-guishes between three airpressure ranges matched tothe motorcycle:

Air pressure within the per-missible tolerance.Air pressure at the limits ofthe permissible tolerance.Air pressure outside thepermissible tolerance.

General brake systemDescending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when de-scending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions, thebrakes could overheat andsuffer severe damage.Use both front and rearbrakes, and make use of theengine's braking effect aswell.

572

z Rid

ing

Wet brakesAfter the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden in therain, the brake disks and padsmight be wet and the brakesmight not take effect immedi-ately.Brake early until the brakesare dry or braked until dry.

Salt on brakesThe full braking effectcan be delayed if the

motorcycle is ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakesare not applied for some time.Brake early until the salt layerof the brake disks and brakepads has been braked off.

Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on thebrake disks and pads

considerably diminish brakingefficiency.Especially after repair andmaintenance tasks, makesure that the brake discs andbrake pads are free of oil andgrease.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen the motorcycleis ridden on loose sur-

faces or muddy roads, thebrakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirtor moisture on the disks orbrake pads.Brake early until the brakesare braked clean.

Brake system withBMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE

Partially integral brakeYour motorcycle is equippedwith a partially integral brakeconfiguration. Both front andrear brakes are applied simul-taneously when you pull thehandbrake lever. The foot-brake lever acts only on therear brake.The BMW Motorrad IntegralABS adapts the braking forcedistribution between the frontand rear wheel brake to theloading of the motorcycle dur-ing control.

Spinning of the rearwheel with the front

brake pulled (burn out) ismade considerably moredifficult by the integralfunction. The result may be

573

z Rid

ing

damage to the rear wheelbrake and the clutch.Avoid burn-outs.

How does ABS work?The maximum braking forcethat can be transferred tothe road surface is partial-ly dependent on the frictioncoefficient of the road sur-face. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a consider-ably poorer friction coefficientthan a dry, clean asphalt sur-face. The poorer the frictioncoefficient of the road surfaceis, the longer the braking dis-tance will be.If the maximum transferrablebraking force is exceededwhen the driver increases thebrake pressure, the wheelsbegin to block and drivingstability is lost, and a fall canresult. Before this situationoccurs, ABS intervenes and

adjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enablesthe wheels to continue to turnand maintains driving stabilityregardless of the road surfacecondition.

What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Bumpy or rough roads canbriefly lead to a loss of con-tact between the tires and theroad surface, until the trans-ferrable braking force is re-duced to zero. If braking iscarried out in this situation,ABS must reduce the brakepressure to ensure drivingstability when restoring con-tact to the road. At this pointin time, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS must assumeextremely low friction coef-ficients (gravel, ice, snow)

so that the running wheelsturn in every imaginable caseand the driving stability is en-sured. After detecting the ac-tual conditions, the systemadjusts the optimum brakepressure.

How is the BMWMotorrad Integral ABSnoticeable to the driver?If the ABS system must re-duce the braking forces dueto the conditions describedabove, then vibrations can befelt at the handbrake lever.If the handbrake lever ispulled, then braking pressureis built up at the rear wheelwith the integral function.If the footbrake pedal isfirst actuated after this, thebrake pressure already builtup can be felt earlier thanthe counter-pressure, thanwhen the footbrake pedal is

574

z Rid

ing

actuated before or togetherwith the handbrake lever.

How is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rearwheel changes during brak-ing. The heavier you brake,the more the front wheel isloaded. The greater the wheelload, the more braking forcecan be transferred.To achieve the shortest pos-sible braking distance, thefront brake must be appliedquickly and with increasingforce. This optimally utilizesthe dynamic load increase onthe front wheel. At the sametime, the clutch should alsobe actuated. With the "forcedbraking" often practiced inwhich the brake pressure isgenerated as quickly as pos-

sible and with great force, thedynamic load distribution can-not follow the increased de-celeration and the brakingforce cannot be completelytransferred to the road sur-face. To prevent the frontwheel from locking, the ABSsystem must intervene andreduce the brake pressure;the braking distance increas-es.

Rear wheel liftEven during severe braking,a high level of tire grip canmean that the front wheeldoes not lock up until verylate, if at all. Consequently,ABS does not intervene untilvery late, if at all. Under thesecircumstances the rear wheelcan lift off the ground, and theoutcome can be a highsidingsituation in which the motor-cycle can flip over.

Severe braking cancause the rear wheel to

lift off the ground.When braking, bear inmind that the ABS controlcannot be relied on in allcircumstances to prevent therear wheel from lifting off theground.

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?The BMW Motorrad IntegralABS ensures driving stabili-ty on any surface within thelimits of driving physics. Thesystem is not optimized forspecial requirements result-ing under extreme weatherconditions offroad or on theracetrack.

575

z Rid

ing

Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheelare compared. If implausiblevalues are detected over alonger period of time, the ABSfunction is deactivated forsafety reasons and an ABSfault is indicated. The condi-tion for a fault message is thecompleted self-diagnosis.In addition to problems onthe BMW Motorrad IntegralABS, unusual driving condi-tions can also lead to a faultmessage.Unusual driving conditions:

Heating up on the main orauxiliary stand at idle or withgear engaged.Rear wheel locked-up for alonger period of time by en-gine brake, e.g. when ridingdownhill offroad.

Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving con-ditions described above, theABS function can be reacti-vated by switching the ignitionoff and then on again.

How important is regularmaintenance?

Any technical system isalways only as good as

its maintenance condition.To ensure that the BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS is in anoptimally maintained condi-tion, it is vital that the spec-ified inspection intervals becomplied with.

Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potential-ly shorter braking distanceswhich BMW Motorrad Inte-gral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for care-less riding. ABS is primarily

a means of ensuring a safetymargin in genuine emergen-cies.Take care when cornering.When you apply the brakeson a corner, the motorcycle'sweight and momentum takeover and even BMW Motor-rad Integral ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.

576

z Rid

ing

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

677

z Ac

ce

sso

rie

s

General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and acces-sories for your motorcyclethat are approved by BMWfor this purpose.Your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer is the right placeto go for genuine BMW partsand accessories,other BMW-approved products, and ex-pert advice on their installa-tion and use.These parts and productshave been tested by BMW forsafety, function and suitability.BMW accepts product liabilityfor these products.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoev-er for parts and accessorieswhich it has not approved.

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

product of outside origin to

ensure that it can be used onor in connection with BMWmotorcycles without consti-tuting a safety hazard. Noris this guarantee providedwhen the official approval ofa specific country has beengranted. Tests conductedby these instances cannotmake provision for all operat-ing conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, con-sequently, they are not suffi-cient in some circumstances.Use only parts and acces-sories approved by BMW foryour motorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Themotorcycle must not infringeon national road-vehicle con-struction and use regulations.

Onboard socketRatings

When the battery voltage isinsufficient, and when themaximum loading capacity ofthe standard onboard sock-et 1 and the additional socket(OA) is exceeded, these sock-ets are automatically switchedoff.

678

z Ac

ce

sso

rie

s

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electri-cal accessories only whenthe ignition is switched on.The accessory remains oper-ational if the ignition is subse-quently switched off. Approx.15 minutes after switching offthe ignition and/or during therestart operation, the onboardsocket is switched off to takethe load off the motorcycleelectrical system.

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

Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or obstructthe steering angle and han-dling characteristicsCannot be trapped

Improperly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables asdescribed above.

LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading and unevenloading can diminish the

riding stability of the motorcy-cle.Do not exceed the grossweight limit and observe theloading information.

When driving with loaded cas-es, a top speed of 112 mph(180 km/h) is recommended.

Adjust setting of springpreload, damping character-istic and tire pressures tosuit total weight.Ensure that case volumeson left and right are equal.

Make sure that weight isuniformly distributed be-tween right and left.Pack heavy items of lug-gage downwards and in-wards.Max. load in each case (leftand right): 18 lbs (8 kg).Max. load in tank rucksack11 lbs (5 kg).

CaseOA

Release leversThere is a release lever onthe left and right of each caselock.The gray lever marked OPENis used to open and close thecases.The black lever marked RE-LEASE is used to remove andattach the cases.

679

z Ac

ce

sso

rie

s

Opening case

Turn lock barrel in directionOPEN.

Pull gray release lever(OPEN) upward.Lock straps 1 open.

Pull gray release lever(OPEN) upward again.Pull case lid 2 out of retain-er.

Closing case

Press catches 1 of case lidinto the retainers 2.The catches can be heardto lock into place.Press catches 3 of lockstraps into retainers 2.The catches can be heardto lock into place.Make sure catches are se-cure.

Adjusting case volumeClose case lid.

Turn lock strap buckles 1 oflock straps outward.Pull out the lock straps up-wards.The maximum volume hasbeen set.

680

z Ac

ce

sso

rie

s

Close the lock straps.Press the lock strapsagainst the case body.The case volume is adaptedto the contents.

Removing case

Turn lock barrel in directionRELEASE.Pull black release lever (RE-LEASE) upward.

Pull the case out of the up-per mounting.Lift the case out of the lowermounting.

681

z Ac

ce

sso

rie

s

Mounting case

Turn lock barrel in directionRELEASE.

Hook case into lowermounting 2.

Pull black release lever (RE-LEASE) upward.Press case into uppermounting 3.Press black release lever(RELEASE) downward.Case is locked into place.Lock the case.Check secure locking.

Secure hold

If a case wobbles or is difficultto mount, it has to be adapt-ed to the gap between theupper and lower mounting.To achieve this, the height of

the lower bracket on the casecan be changed.

Adapting caseOpen case.

Unfasten screws 1.Adjust height of bracket.Tighten screws 1.

682

z Ac

ce

sso

rie

s

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

General brake system . . . . . . . . . 87

Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

783

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapterdescribes work involving thereplacement of wear partsthat can be performed witha minimum of effort.If special tightening torquesare to be taken into accountfor assembly, these are alsolisted.If you are interested in infor-mation on additional work, werecommend the Repair Manu-al for your motorcycle on CD-ROM. This is available fromyour BMW Motorrad retailer.

Special tools and a thoroughknowledge of motorcycles arerequired to carry out some ofthe work described here. Ifyou are in doubt, consult acertified workshop, preferablyyour authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer.

ToolkitStandard onboard toolkit

1 Screwdriver, reversibleblade

Removing and installing turnindicator glassesDisconnecting battery termi-nals

2 Torx wrench, T25Removing and installingbody panelsRemoving and installing bat-tery retaining strap

3 Screwdriver, smallRemoving and installing turnindicator glasses

Onboard-toolkit servicesetYour BMW Motorrad retaileroffers the onboard-toolkit ser-vice set for additional work.Information on conductingthis work is provided in theRepair Manual on CD-ROM,which is also available fromyour BMW Motorrad retailer.

784

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

1 Pull-out tool holderHolding of all tools withadapter

2 1/4" bits5x Torx2x Phillips1x Straight-blade

3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mmRemoving and installingfront wheel

4 FlashlightLED technology

5 Socket wrench3x Open-ended wrench,various wrench sizes

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

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The engine can seize ifthe oil level is low, and

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

After longer motorcycleimmobilization periods,

engine oil can collect in the oilpan; this must be pumpedinto the oil tank before thereading is taken. Here, theengine oil must be at oper-ating temperature. Check-ing the oil level with the en-

gine cold or after a short tripleads to misinterpretationsand therefore to incorrect oilfill quantities.To ensure that the display ofthe engine oil level is correct,only check the oil level after alonger trip.

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil.The higher the tempera-ture, the higher the oil level inthe oil tank. Check the engineoil level immediately after alonger journey.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold mo-torcycle at operating tem-perature vertically.

with OA Center stand:Make sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle at operating temperatureon its center stand.

785

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Let the engine run in neutralfor one minute.Switch off ignition.

Read off the oil level fromthe display 1.

Specified level of en-gine oil

Between MIN and MAXmarking

If oil level is below MIN mark:Top up engine oil.

If oil level is above MAX mark:Drain off engine oil.

Topping up engine oilMake sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.

Removing seat ( 55)

Both too little and toomuch engine oil can lead

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

Wipe the area around thefiller neck clean.

Remove cap from oil fill lo-cation 1 by turning counter-clockwise.Add engine oil up to speci-fied level.Install cap of oil fill loca-tion 1 by turning clockwise.

786

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Installing seat ( 55)

Draining engine oilRemoving seat ( 55)

Press retainer of clearhose 2 on left and right andpull out of oil tank upwards.Pull clear hose downwardout of frame and drain en-gine oil into a suitable con-tainer until specified level isreached.Insert the clear hose in theoil tank and lock into place.

Store or dispose of excessengine oil in line with soundenvironmental principles.Installing seat ( 55)

General brake systemOperating safetyA properly functioning brakesystem is a basic require-ment for the road safety ofyour motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle ifyou have any doubts aboutthe dependability of the brakesystem.In this case, have the brakesystem checked by a special-ized workshop, preferably byan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Incorrect working prac-tices endanger the relia-

bility of the brakes.Have all work on the brakesystem performed by a spe-

cialized workshop, preferablyby an authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer.

Checking brakeoperation

Pull handbrake lever.Pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press footbrake lever.Pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Continuing to use brakepads beyond the mini-

mum pad thickness leads toreduced braking power andunder certain circumstancesto brake damage.In order to ensure the operat-ing reliability of the brake sys-tem, make sure that the brake

787

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

pads are not worn beyondtheir minimum thickness.


Visually inspect left andright brake pads to ascer-tain their thickness.

Front brake pad thick-ness

The brake pads musthave a clearly visible wearindicating mark.

If the wear indicating mark isno longer clearly visible:

Have the brake pads re-placed by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Checking brake padthickness at rear

Continuing to use brakepads beyond the mini-

mum pad thickness leads toreduced braking power andunder certain circumstancesto brake damage.In order to ensure the operat-ing reliability of the brake sys-tem, make sure that the brakepads are not worn beyondtheir minimum thickness.


788

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Perform a visual inspectionof the brake pad thicknessfrom the right.

Rear brake-pad mate-rial thickness

Wear limit

Rear brake-pad mate-rial thickness

0.04 in (1 mm) (Only fric-tion material without carri-er plate)Brake disk must not bevisible through bore holeof inner brake pad.

If the brake disk is visible:Have the brake pads re-placed by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Brake fluidChecking front brakefluid level

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.

Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold mo-torcycle vertically.Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.

with OA Center stand:Make sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle on its center stand.Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.

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

789

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

In the event of brake padwear, the brake fluid lev-

el in the brake-fluid reservoirfalls.

Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reser-voir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permissible level:

Have the defect correct-ed as soon as possible bya specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold mo-torcycle vertically.

with OA Center stand:Make sure ground is leveland firm and place motorcy-cle on its center stand.

Read off brake fluid level atbrake-fluid reservoir 1.

In the event of brake padwear, the brake fluid lev-

el in the brake-fluid reservoirfalls.

790

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reser-voir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permissible level:


ClutchChecking clutchoperation

Pull the clutch lever.Pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If no clear pressure point canbe felt:

Have the clutch checkedby a specialized workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking clutch fluidlevel

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold mo-torcycle vertically.Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.


Move handlebars intostraight-ahead position.

Read off clutch fluid level atclutch fluid reservoir 1.

The fluid level in theclutch fluid reservoir

rises due to clutch wear.

791

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Clutch fluid level

The clutch fluid level mustnot drop.

If the fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic flu-ids could cause damage

to the clutch system.No fluids may be poured in.


The clutch system isfilled with a special hy-

draulic fluid that does not re-quire changing.

TiresChecking tire treaddepth

The handling of yourmotorcycle can already

change for the worse beforethe legally prescribed mini-mum tread depth is reached.Have tires replaced even be-fore the minimum tread depthis reached.

Make sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.Measure the tire treaddepth in the main treadgrooves with wear indicatingmarks.

Tires have wear indica-tors integrated into the

main tread grooves. If the tiretread has worn down to thelevel of the marks, the tire iscompletely worn. The loca-tions of the marks are indi-cated on the edge of the tire,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.

If the minimum tread depth isreached:

Replace tire concerned.

RimsChecking rims

Make sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rimschecked and, if necessary,replaced by a specializedworkshop, preferably an

792

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

WheelsApproved wheels andtiresFor every size of tire, BMWMotorrad has tested certainmakes and approved those ithas found to be roadworthy.If you use wheels and tiresthat have not been approved,BMW Motorrad cannot as-sess their suitability or pro-vide any guarantee as to theirroad safety.Use only wheels and tires thatBMW Motorrad has approvedfor your type of motorcycle.Extensive information isavailable at your authorizedBMW Motorrad retaileror on the Internet atwww.bmw-motorrad.com.

TPC stickerOE

The TPC sensors can bedamaged by improper

tire mounting.Inform the BMW Motorradretailer or the specializedworkshop that the wheelis equipped with a TPCsensor.

On motorcycles equippedwith TPC, a correspondingsticker is located on thewheel rim at the position ofthe TPC sensor. During a tirechange it must be ensuredthat the TPC sensor is not

damaged. Inform the BMWMotorrad retailer or thespecialized workshop of theTPC sensor.

Removing front wheelPlace motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Mo-torrad recommends BMWMotorrad rear wheel stand.Installing rear-wheel stand( 103)


793

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Remove screws 1 on leftand right.Remove trim pieces 2 onleft and right.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads be-ing pressed together to theextent that they cannot beslipped back over the brakedisk on reassembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove mounting bolts 3of brake calipers on left andright.

Press brake pads in brakecaliper 4 somewhat apartwith rotary movements Aagainst brake disks 5.Mask off area of wheel rimthat could be scratched inprocess of removing brakecalipers.Carefully pull brake calipersback and out until clear ofbrake disks.


When pulling off left brakecaliper, make sure that

794

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

ABS sensor cable is notdamaged.

Raise front of motorcycleuntil front wheel can ro-tate freely. To lift motorcy-cle, BMW Motorrad recom-mends using BMW Motor-rad front wheel stand.Mounting front wheel stand( 101)

Remove right-hand axleclamping screw 6.


The left axle clampingscrew fixes the thread-

ed bush in place in the frontsuspension. A poorly alignedthreaded bush results in in-correct spacing between theABS sensor ring and the ABSsensor, and therefor to ABSmalfunctions or destruction ofthe ABS sensor.To ensure the proper align-ment of the threaded bush,do not loosen or remove theleft axle clamping screw.

Remove right-hand axleclamping screw 6.

Remove quick-releaseaxle 7, holding wheel as youdo so.Place the front wheel in thefront wheel guide on theground.

Roll front wheel forward toremove.


The ABS sensor can bedamaged when rolling

out the front wheel.Watch the ABS sensor whenrolling out the front wheel.

Roll front wheel forward toremove.

Installing front wheelABS malfunctions due toincorrect speed signals.

There are differently segment-ed sensor wheels which maynot be interchanged. Only in-stall the correct sensor wheelfor the corresponding con-struction status.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the speci-

fied torque can work loose or

795

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

their threads can suffer dam-age.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round

to rotate in the correct direc-tion.Observe the direction of rota-tion arrows on the tires or onthe rim.

Roll the front wheel into thefront wheel guide.


During the followingwork, parts of the front

brake, in particular of theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,can be damaged.Take care not to damage thebrake system, in particular the

ABS sensor with cable andthe ABS sensor ring.

The ABS sensor can bedamaged when rolling in

the front wheel.Watch the ABS sensor whenrolling in the front wheel.

Roll the front wheel into thefront wheel guide.

Lift front wheel and installquick-release axle 7 withtorque.

Quick-release axle inthreaded bush

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)Tighten the right-hand axleclamping screw 6 with theappropriate torque.

Clamping screw onquick-release axle in

wheel carrier

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)Remove front wheel stand.Ease brake calipers ontobrake disks.

796

z Mai

nte

nan

ce


The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe

through if it comes intocontact with the brake disk.Make sure that ABS sensorcable is routed correctly.

Carefully route ABS cable.When doing so, make sureABS sensor cable is clippedinto retaining clips 8.

Install mounting screws 3.

Front brake caliper onwheel carrier

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)Remove adhesive tape fromwheel rim.

Position trim pieces 2 on leftand right.Install screws 1 on left andright.Press the handbrake leverfirmly a number of times un-til the resistance point is no-ticeable.

Removing rear wheelPlace motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Mo-torrad recommends BMWMotorrad rear wheel stand.Installing rear-wheel stand( 103)

797

z Mai

nte

nan

ce


Remove bolt 1 of mufflercover 2.Pull cover towards rear.

Remove clamp 3 on muffler.Do not remove sealinggrease from clamp.

Remove bolt 4 of end muf-fler bracket on rear footrest.Turn end muffler out.

Shift into first gear.

Remove mounting bolts 5 ofrear wheel, holding wheel asyou do so.When using the BMW Mo-torrad rear wheel stand: re-move the lock washer.Lower rear wheel ontoground.Roll the rear wheel out to-ward the rear.When using the BMW Mo-torrad rear wheel stand: re-mount the lock washer.

798

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Installing rear wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the speci-

fied torque can work loose ortheir threads can suffer dam-age.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

When using the BMW Mo-torrad rear wheel stand: re-move the lock washer.Roll the rear wheel onto therear wheel support.Place the rear wheel on therear wheel support.When using the BMW Mo-torrad rear wheel stand: re-mount the lock washer.

Mount wheel bolts 5 andtighten diagonally with ap-propriate tightening torque.

Rear wheel on wheelflange

Tightening sequence:Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)Turn the end muffler to itsinitial position.

Install screw 4 for end muf-fler bracket in rear footrest,but do not tighten it at thispoint.

799

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Align clamp 3 on end muf-fler with marking A (arrow)on lambda probe B.Tighten clamp 3 on endmuffler to appropriatetorque.

Muffler on manifold

26 lb/ft (35 Nm)

If the gap between therear wheel and the end

muffler is too small, the rearwheel can overheat.The gap between the rearwheel and the end mufflermust be at least 10 mm.

Tighten screw 4 for bracketof end muffler on passengerfootrest with torque.

Muffler on right pas-senger footrest

12 lb/ft (16 Nm)

Push muffler cover 2 withguides A into brackets B.

Install bolt 1 of muffler cov-er 2.Remove auxiliary stand ifmounted.

7100

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Front wheel standFront wheel standA front wheel stand for sim-ple, safe changing of the frontwheel is available from BMWMotorrad. The front wheelstand with the BMW specialtool number 36 3 971 can beobtained from your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer. Youalso need the adapters withthe BMW special tool number36 3 973.

The BMW Motorradfront wheel stand is

not designed for holdingmotorcycles without a centeror other auxiliary stands. Amotorcycle standing on thefront wheel stand and the rearwheel alone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on thecenter stand or an auxiliarystand before lifting it with the

BMW Motorrad front wheelstand.

Mounting front wheelstand

Place motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Mo-torrad recommends BMWMotorrad rear wheel stand.Installing rear-wheel stand( 103)


Loosen adjusting screws 1.Push two mounting pins 2far enough apart that frontsuspension fits betweenthem.Use locating pins 3 to setfront wheel stand to desiredheight.Center the front wheel standrelative to the front wheeland push it against the frontaxle.

7101

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Push two mounting pins 2through triangles of brakecaliper support toward in-side so that front wheel canstill be rolled through.

With BMW Integral ABSthe ABS sensor ring can

be damaged.Only push the mounting pinso far inward that it does nottouch the sensor ring of theBMW Integral ABS.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the motorcycle is rest-ing on the center stand:

The motorcycle is raised toofar at the front, the centerstand lifts off the ground andthe motorcycle can tip over tothe side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centerstand remains on theground.

Apply uniform pressure topush the front wheel standdown and raise the motor-cycle.

Rear-wheel standRear-wheel standIn order to be able to worksafely on motorcycles withoutcenter stands, BMW Motor-rad offers a rear wheel stand.This rear wheel stand withthe BMW special tool num-ber 36 3 980 can be obtainedfrom your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

7102

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Installing rear-wheelstand

Set the desired height of therear wheel stand using thebolts 1.Remove the lock washer 2;to do so, press the unlockbutton 3.

Push the rear wheel standfrom the left into the rearaxle.Apply the retaining diskfrom the right; to do so,press the unlock button.Place your left hand on theleft grab handle of the mo-torcycle 4 and your righthand on the lever of the rearwheel stand 5.

Raise the motorcycle whilesimultaneously pressing thelever downward until themotorcycle stands vertically.

Press the lever onto theground.

7103

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

LightsGeneral instructionsThe failure of a bulb is sig-naled in the display by thelamp defect symbol. If thebrake or rear light fails, thegeneral warning light alsolights up in yellow. If the rearlight fails, the brake light isused as a substitute in thatthe luminosity of the secondglow filament is reduced torear light level. Failure of therear light is nevertheless indi-cated in the display.



The bulb is pressurizedand can cause injury if

damaged.Wear eye and hand protectionwhen replacing bulbs.

An overview of the bulbtypes installed in your

motorcycle is provided in thechapter "Technical Data".

Do not touch the glassof new bulbs with your

fingers. For installation, usea clean, dry cloth. Dirt de-posits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat ra-diation from the bulb. Over-heating and therefore shortservice life of the bulbs arethe consequence.

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam bulb

If it is not standing firm-ly, the motorcycle could

topple in the course of theoperations described below.Make sure that the motorcy-cle is steady on its stand.

To achieve better acces-sibility, turn the handle-

bars to the left.

Make sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.Switch off ignition.

Remove cover 1 (high-beamheadlight) or cover 2 (low-beam headlight) by turningcounterclockwise.

7104

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Disconnect plug 3.

Remove spring strap 4 fromdetents and fold up.

The alignment of thespring strap may differ

from the illustration depend-ing on the bulb.

Remove bulb 5.Replace defective bulb.

High-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Low-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 5. On assembly,make sure that lug 6 pointsupwards.

Install spring straps 4 inlocks.

7105

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Close connector 3.

Install cover 1 (high-beamheadlight) or cover 2 (low-beam headlight) by turningclockwise.

Replacing parking lightbulb




Remove mounting screws 1on both sides of lamp hous-ing.

Pull out lamp housing to-ward front and fold downslightly.Remove bulb holder 2 fromheadlight housing by turningit counterclockwise.

7106

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Remove bulb 3 from bulbholder.Replace defective bulb.

Side-light bulb

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb 3 into bulb sock-et.Install bulb socket inheadlight housing by turningclockwise.

Incorrectly routed head-light cables can become

entangled in the steering.Secure electrical cables withthe corresponding retainingclips on the rear wall of theheadlight.

Press lamp housing intomounts 4 on frame.

7107

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Install mounting screws 1on both sides of lamp hous-ing.

Replacing brake and taillight bulb



Make sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.Removing seat ( 55)

Switch off ignition.

Remove screw 1.

Pull bulb housing towardrear until it is clear of hold-ers 2.

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

Press bulb 4 into fitting 5and remove it by turning itcounterclockwise.

7108

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb of tail/brake light

P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Press bulb 4 into fitting 5and install it by turning itclockwise.

Install bulb socket 3 in lamphousing by turning clock-wise.

Insert lamp housing in hold-ers 2.

Install screw 1.

Replacing front and rearturn indicator bulbs




7109

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Remove screw 1.

Pull lamp housing on screwconnection side out of turnindicator housing.

Press bulb 2 into fitting 3and remove it by turning itcounterclockwise.Replace defective bulb.

Bulb of front turn indi-cators

R10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith OE White turnindicators:

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulb of rear turn indi-cators

R10W / 12 V / 10 Wwith OE White turnindicators:

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Install bulb 2 by turningclockwise in bulb socket 3.

7110

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Place lamp housing on turnindicator housing.

Install screw 1.

Jump-startingThe wires leading to theonboard socket do not

have a load-capacity ratingadequate for jump-startingthe engine. Excessively highcurrent can lead to a cablefire or damage to the motor-cycle electronics.Do not use the onboardsocket to jump-start themotorcycle.

Touching live parts ofthe ignition system with

the engine running can causeelectric shock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engineis running.

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

the jump leads are acciden-tally brought into contact withthe motorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted

with fully insulated crocodileclips at both ends.

Jump-starting with adonor-battery voltage

higher than 12 V can damagethe motorcycle electronics.The battery of the donor ve-hicle must have a voltage of12 V.



When jump-starting the en-gine, do not disconnect thebattery from the onboardelectrical system.Removing battery compart-ment cover ( 114)Run engine of donor vehicleduring jump-starting.Begin by connecting oneend of red jump lead

7111

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

to positive terminal ofdischarged battery andother end to positiveterminal of donor battery.Then connect one end ofblack jumper lead to nega-tive terminal of donor bat-tery, and other end to neg-ative terminal of dischargedbattery.Start engine of motorcyclewith discharged battery inusual way; if engine refusesto start, wait a few minutesbefore repeating attempt toprotect starter and support-ing battery.Allow both engines to idlefor a few minutes beforedisconnecting the jumpleads.Disconnect the jump leadfrom the negative terminalsfirst, then disconnect thesecond lead from the posi-tive terminals.

Installing battery compart-ment cover ( 114)

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, rechargingand storage will prolong thelife of the battery and are es-sential if warranty claims areto be considered.Compliance with the pointsbelow is important in order tomaximize battery life:

Keep the surface of the bat-tery clean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and com-ply with the instructions forcharging the battery on thefollowing pagesDo not turn the battery up-side down

If the battery is notdisconnected, the

onboard electronics (clocketc.) will drain the battery.This can cause the batteryto run flat. If this happens,warranty claims will not beaccepted.During periods when the mo-torcycle is not being used, ofmore than four weeks, dis-connect the battery from themotorcycle or connect a trick-le charger to the battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a trickle-charger

specially designed for com-patibility with the electronicsof your motorcycle. Usingthis charger, you can keepthe battery charged duringlong periods when the motor-cycle is not being used with-out having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'sonboard systems. Additional

7112

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

information is available at yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Charging connectedbattery

Charging the connect-ed battery directly at the

battery terminals can damagethe motorcycle electronics.To charge the battery via thebattery terminals, disconnectthe battery first.

Charging the battery viathe onboard socket is

only possible with suitablechargers. Unsuitable charg-ers can result in damage tothe motorcycle electronics.Use BMW chargers withthe part numbers 71 607 688 864 (220 V) or71 60 7 688 865 (110 V).If in doubt, charge the

disconnected battery directlyat the terminals.

If you switch onthe ignition and the

multifunction display andindicator lights fail to lightup, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge acompletely flat battery via theonboard socket can causedamage to the motorcycle'selectronics.Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

Charge disconnected bat-tery via onboard socket.

The motorcycle'sonboard electronics

know when the battery isfully charged. The onboardsocket is switched off whenthis happens.

Comply with operating in-structions of the charger.

If you are unable tocharge the battery via

the onboard socket, youmay be using a charger thatis not compatible with yourmotorcycle's electronics.In this case, please chargethe battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

Charging disconnectedbattery

Charge battery using a suit-able charger.Comply with operating in-structions of the charger.Once battery is fullycharged, disconnectcharger terminal clips frombattery terminals.

7113

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

In the case of longer pe-riods when the motor-

cycle is not being used, thebattery must be rechargedregularly. See the instruc-tions for caring for your bat-tery. Always fully recharge thebattery before returning it touse.

Removing batterycompartment cover



Make sure ground is leveland firm and park the mo-torcycle.Removing seat ( 55)

Remove screws 1.

Remove battery compart-ment cover 2 forward andupward.

Installing batterycompartment cover




Install battery compartmentcover 2.

7114

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Install screws 1.Installing seat ( 55)

Removing batteryRemoving battery compart-ment cover ( 114)

An incorrect disconnec-tion sequence increase

the risk of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.

Remove battery groundwire 1 first.Then remove positive bat-tery cable 2.

Unscrew screws 3 and pullretaining bracket towardrear.Lift battery upwards; if it isdifficult to move, moving itback and forth will help.

Installing batterySwitch off ignition.Place the battery in the bat-tery compartment, positiveterminal on the right in thedirection of travel.

7115

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

Push retaining strap overbattery and install screws 3.

An incorrect installationsequence increases the

risk of short-circuiting.

Always observe the propersequence.7

116

z Mai

nte

nan

ce

First install positive batterycable 2.Then install negative batterycable 1.Installing battery compart-ment cover ( 114)Switch on ignition.Fully open the throttle onceor twice.The engine managementsystem records the throttle-valve position.Setting clock ( 45)

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Washing your motorcycle . . . . . 118

Cleaning sensitive motorcycleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . 120

Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

8117

z Car

e

Care productsWe recommend that you usecleaning and care productsavailable at your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer. BMWCare Products have been ma-terials tested, laboratory test-ed, and field tested and pro-vide optimum care and pro-tection for the materials usedin your motorcycle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care prod-

ucts can damage motorcyclecomponents.For cleaning, do not useany solvents such asnitro-thinners, cold cleaningagents, fuel or similar, and donot use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol.

Washing yourmotorcycleWe recommend that you useBMW insect remover to soft-en and wash off insects andresilient dirt on painted partsprior to washing the motorcy-cle.To prevent stains, donot wash the motorcycleimmediately after it has beenexposed to strong sunlightand do not wash it in the sun.Make sure that the motor-cycle is washed frequently,especially during the wintermonths.To remove road salt, cleanthe motorcycle with cold wa-ter immediately after everytrip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden in therain, the brake disks and pads

might be wet and the brakesmight not take effect immedi-ately.Brake early until the brakesare dry or braked until dry.

Warm water intensifiesthe effect of salt.

Only use cold water to re-move road salt.

The high pressure ofsteam cleaners can

damage seals, the hydraulicbrake system, the electricalsystem and the seat.Do not use a steam jet orhigh-pressure cleaningequipment.

8118

z Car

e

Cleaning sensitivemotorcycle partsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emul-sion. This includes in particu-lar:

WindshieldsHeadlight lens made ofplasticCovering glass of the instru-ment clusterBlack, unpainted parts

If plastic parts arecleaned using unsuitable

cleaning agents, the surfacescan be damaged.Do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol, solventsor abrasives to clean plasticparts.'Fly sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches.

Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering

the affected areas with a wetcloth.

WindshieldClean off dirt and insects witha soft sponge and plenty ofwater.

Fuel and chemical sol-vents attack the wind-

shield material; the windshieldbecomes cloudy or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

ChromeEspecially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chromeparts with plenty of water andBMW auto shampoo. Usechrome polish for additionaltreatment.

RadiatorClean the radiator regular-ly to prevent overheating ofthe engine due to inadequatecooling.For example, use a gardenhose with low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

When cleaning the radiator,ensure that the fins are notbent.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber protec-tion coating agent.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals

can cause damage.Do not use silicon sprays orother care products that con-tain silicon.

8119

z Car

e

Paint careWashing the motorcycleregularly will help counteractthe long-term effects ofsubstances that damagethe paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution ornatural sources of dirt, e.g.tree resin or pollen.However, remove particularlyaggressive materials imme-diately; otherwise changesin the paint or discolorationcan occur. These includespilled fuel, oil, grease, brakefluid as well as bird drop-pings. BMW Car Polish orBMW Paint Cleaner are rec-ommended for this.Contamination of the paint fin-ish is particularly easy to seeafter the motorcycle has beenwashed. Remove this typeof soiling with cleaning naph-tha or spirit on a clean cloth

or cotton ball. We recom-mend removing tar spots withBMW tar remover. Then adda protective wax coating tothe paint at these locations.

Protective waxcoatingFor the protective wax coat-ing of paint, we recommendusing only BMW auto wax oragents that contain carnaubaor synthetic waxes.The best way to see whetherthe paint has to be protectedis that water no longer formspearls.

Storing motorcycleClean motorcycle.Remove battery.Spray brake and clutchlever, and main and sidestand pivots with a suitablelubricant.

Coat bare metal andchrome-plated parts withan acid-free grease (e.g.Vaseline).Park motorcycle in a dryroom so that both wheelsare unloaded.

Before storing thevehicle, have the engine

oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.Combine work forstoring/returning to use withmaintenance service or aninspection.

Returning motorcycleto use

Remove protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.

8120

z Car

e

Before starting: Observechecklist. 8

121

z Car

e

8122

z Car

e

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 124

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 129

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

9123

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to startPossible cause Remedy

Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi-tion.

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 66).

Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disengageclutch ( 66).

Clutch disengaged with ignition switched off. Switch on ignition first, then disengageclutch.

No fuel in tank. Refueling ( 71)

Battery not adequately charged. Charging connected battery ( 113)

9124

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Front brake caliper on wheelcarrier

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

Clamping screw on quick-release axle in wheelcarrier

M8 x 30 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Quick-release axle in threadedbush

M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel on wheel flange

M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Muffler on right passengerfootrest

M8 x 30 12 lb/ft (16 Nm)

9125

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Rear wheel Value Valid

Muffler on manifold

M8 x 60 - 10.9 26 lb/ft (35 Nm)

Mirrors Value Valid

Mirror on clamping piece

M10 13 lb/ft (18 Nm)

Clamping piece on clampingblock

7 lb/ft (10 Nm)

Engine

Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine, angled 55° toward front.With four valves per cylinder, actuated bytwo overhead camshafts and trailing valvelevers; liquid cooled, electronic fuel injection,integrated six-speed cassette transmission,dry-sump lubrication

Effective displacement 1157 cc (1157 cm3)

Cylinder bore 3.1 in (79 mm)

9126

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Piston stroke 2.3 in (59 mm)

Compression ratio 13:1

Rated output 163 hp (120 kW), At: 10250 min-1

with OE 74 kW power reduction: 101 hp (74 kW), At: 7000 min-1

with OE 79 kW power reduction: 107 hp (79 kW), At: 8750 min-1

Maximum torque 94 lb/ft (127 Nm), At: 8250 min-1

with OE 74 kW power reduction: 81 lb/ft (110 Nm), At: 5250 min-1

with OE 79 kW power reduction: 76 lb/ft (103 Nm), At: 4500 min-1

Permissible maximum engine speed 11000 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

Fuel

Recommended fuel type 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type canbe used with reduced performance and con-sumption)

Fuel tank capacity 5 gal (19 l), Usable1.1 gal (4 l), Of that reserve

9127

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Engine oil

Total engine oil capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), With filter change0.5 quarts (0.5 l), Difference between Minand Max

Lubricant Castrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG;JASO MA)

Oil grades Mineral engine oils of the API classificationSF to SH. BMW Motorrad does not recom-mend using oil additives, as these can wors-en clutch operation. Ask your BMW Motor-rad retailer for engine oils suitable for yourmotorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 10 W-40 -4 °F ( -20 °C), Operation at low tempera-tures

SAE 15 W-40 14 °F ( -10 °C)

9128

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Riding specifications

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

Clutch

Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch

Transmission

Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed cassette transmissionintegrated in engine housing

9129

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Gear ratios

Transmission gear ratios 9

130

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear ratio2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angle drive

Rear-wheel drive

Rear-wheel drive design Shaft drive with bevel gears

Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.91:1

Running gear

Front suspension design Double leading link

Total spring travel of front suspension 4.5 in (115 mm), Static4.9 in (125 mm), Dynamic

Rear-wheel suspension design Lever-system-coupled central spring strutwith coil pressure spring and single-tubegas-filled shock absorber. Spring preloadwith stepless hydraulic adjustment; rebound-stage damping with stepless adjustment

with OE Electronic Suspension Adjust-ment (ESA):

Lever-system-coupled central spring strutwith coil pressure spring and single-tubegas-filled shock absorber. 3x spring base,tensile and compression stage each 3x ad-justable

Total suspension travel of rear-wheel sus-pension

5.3 in (135 mm), On wheel

9131

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Brakes

Front brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixedcalipers and floating brake disks

Front brake-pad material Sintered metal

Rear brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floatingcaliper and fixed brake disk

Rear brake-pad material Organic

Wheels and tires

Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front-wheel tire designation 120/70 ZR17

Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

with OE Sports wheel: 6.00" x 17"

Rear-wheel tire designation 180/55 ZR17

with OE Sports wheel: 190/50 ZR17

9132

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Tire pressures

Front tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passengerand/or load, with cold tire

Rear tire pressure 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with cold tire42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passengerand/or load, with cold tire

Electrical system

Rated load of onboard socket 5 A

Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, soplug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If anelectronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir-cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the igni-tion is switched on after the fault has beenrectified.

Type

Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Matt) battery

Technical data

Battery nominal voltage 12 V

Battery nominal capacity 14 Ah

9133

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Technical data

Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI

Spark-plug electrode gap 0.03 in (0.8 mm), New

Spark-plug electrode gap (Wear limit) No wear limit, spark plug is replaced aftermaintenance interval

Bulbs

High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Side-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb of tail/brake light P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Bulb of front turn indicators R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulb of rear turn indicators R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulb of license plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

9134

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Frame

Frame design Cast light allow/welded design with screwed-on tubular steel rear frame

Location of type plate On rear cross frame tube

Location of vehicle identification number At front right on frame side-section

Dimensions

Motorcycle length 90.1 in (2288 mm)

Motorcycle height 48.4 in (1230 mm), At DIN unladen weight,measured across mirrors

Motorcycle width 33.7 in (856 mm), Across mirrors

Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), At unladen weight

with OE Low dual seat: 31.1 in (790 mm), At unladen weight

9135

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Weights

Unladen weight 522 lbs (237 kg), DIN unladen weight, readyfor road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE

Permissible gross weight 992 lbs (450 kg)

Maximum payload 470 lbs (213 kg)

9136

z Te

ch

nic

al d

ata

Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . 138

BMW Motorrad ServiceQuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

BMW Motorcycle Service Card- breakdown service on theroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

BMW Motorrad ServiceNetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Maintenance schedules. . . . . . . 140

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 146

10137

z Se

rvic

e

BMW MotorradServiceAdvanced technologyrequires specially adaptedmethods of maintenance andrepair.

If this maintenance andrepair work is performed

inexpertly, there is a dangerof damage and associatedsafety risks.BMW Motorrad recommendshaving corresponding workon your motorcycle carriedout by a specialized work-shop, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

You can contact your autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailerfor information on the proce-dures included in BMW ser-vice, inspections and the an-nual inspection.Have all maintenance andrepair work carried out con-

firmed in the "Service" chap-ter in this manual.Your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer is supplied with allthe latest technical informa-tion and therefore possess-es the necessary technicalknow-how. BMW Motorradrecommends that you referany questions about your mo-torcycle to your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

BMW MotorradService QualityBMW Motorrad means notonly quality workmanship andhigh reliability, but also anoutstanding quality of service.To ensure that your BMW isalways in optimum condition,we recommend that you ad-here to the regular mainte-nance schedule for your mo-torcycle, preferably having thework done by your authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer. Proofof regular maintenance is es-sential for generous treatmentof warranty claims.Certain signs of wear, more-over, may otherwise not benoticed until it is too late tocorrect them at moderatecost. The workshop person-nel at BMW Motorrad retailershave thorough knowledge ofyour motorcycle and can takeaction before minor problemscan turn into major trouble.By having the necessary re-pairs done properly and ingood time, you save time andmoney in the long run.

10138

z Se

rvic

e

BMW MotorcycleService Card -breakdown service onthe roadWith all new BMW motorcy-cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser-vice Card protects you in theevent of a breakdown withan extensive range of ser-vices such as breakdown as-sistance, motorcycle trans-portation etc. (differing reg-ulations are possible in indi-vidual countries). In the caseof a breakdown, contact theMobile Service of BMW Mo-torrad. Here you will find ourspecialists ready to help withboth advice and action.Important country-specificcontact addresses and therelevant after-sales service or-ganization phone numbers aswell as information on MobileService and the retail network

can be found in the "ServiceKontakt/Service Contact"brochures.

BMW MotorradService NetworkWith our worldwide servicenetwork we support you andyour motorcycle in over 100countries around the globe.In Germany alone, there areapproximately 200 authorizedBMW Motorrad retailers readyto assist you.All information on the inter-national retail network is con-tained in the "Service ContactEurope" brochure and "Ser-vice Contact Africa, America,Asia, Australia and Oceania".

Maintenance workIntervalsSome maintenance tasksmust be performed after acertain time, others dependon the distance covered bythe motorcycle.

BMW Running-In CheckThe BMW running-in checkmust be performed when themotorcycle has covered be-tween 300 miles (500 km) and750 miles (1,200 km).

BMW Annual InspectionSome maintenance workmust be carried out at leastonce a year. Other tasksdepend on the distance themotorcycle has covered.

10139

z Se

rvic

e

BMW ServiceAfter the first 6,000 miles(10,000 km) and everyadditional 12,000 miles(20,000 km) (18,000 miles,30,000 miles, 42,000 milesetc. (30 000 km, 50 000km, 70 000 km etc.)) if thisdistance is covered within ayear.

BMW InspectionAfter the first12,000 mi/20,000 kmand every additional12,000 mi/20,000 km(24,000 mi/40,000 km,36,000 mi/60,000 km,48,000 mi/80,000 km, etc.), ifthis distance is covered withina year.

MaintenanceschedulesThe maintenance schedule foryour motorcycle depends onthe equipment installed, andon the motorcycle's age andthe distance it has covered.Your authorized BMW Motor-rad retailer will be happy tosupply a copy of the currentmaintenance schedule foryour motorcycle on request.

10140

z Se

rvic

e

Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-DeliveryCheckCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.

Date, stamp, signature

BMW Running-InCheckCarried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.

Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed


10141

z Se

rvic

e

BMW ServiceBMW Annual In-spectionBMW ServiceBMW Inspection

Carried out properly inaccordance with work-shop specifications.

Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed


10142

z Se

rvic

e



Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed


10143

z Se

rvic

e



Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed


10144

z Se

rvic

e



Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed




Odometer reading

Brake fluid changed


10145

z Se

rvic

e

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

Work carried out Odometerreading

Date

10146

z Se

rvic

e

Work carried out Odometerreading

Date 10147

z Se

rvic

e

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6Anti-theft alarm, 18

BBattery

Battery charging-currentwarning indicator, 28Battery compartment, 13Charging connectedbattery, 113Charging disconnectedbattery, 113Installing, 114, 115Removing, 114, 115Technical data, 133

Brake fluidChecking front level, 89Checking rear level, 90

Brake leverAdjusting handbrakelever, 51

Brake padsChecking front, 87Checking rear, 88

BrakesFluid reservoir, 13Front fluid tank, 13Rear fluid reservoir, 13Technical data, 132

CCase

Adapting, 82Adjusting, 80Closing, 80Mounting, 82Opening, 80Removing, 81

Checklist, 66Clock, 22

Adjusting, 45Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever, 51Checking operation, 91Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 129

Commissioning, 120Confirmation of maintenance

work, 141

DDimensions

Technical data, 135

EElectrical system

Technical data, 133Emergency ON/OFF

switch, 17, 50Engine

Engine-electronics warningindicator, 27Starting, 66Technical data, 126Temperature display, 22, 23

Engine oilChecking level, 85Display for engine oillevel, 13Draining, 87Engine oil-level warningindicator, 28Engine oil-pressure warningindicator, 27Fill location, 15

11148

z Ind

ex

Technical data, 128Topping up, 86

ESA, 60Adjusting damping, 61Adjusting spring preload, 61Calling up settings, 60

EWSWarning indicator, 26

FFrame

Technical data, 135Front wheel stand

Mounting, 101Fuel

Fill location, 13Quantity indicator, 22Refueling, 71Reserve-quantity warningindicator, 26Technical data, 127

Fuses, 133

GGear indicator, 22

HHandlebar fittings

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

Hazard warning flashers, 16,17Switching off, 43Switching on, 42

HeadlightHigh-beam headlight, 19Low-beam headlight, 19Side lights, 19

Headlight flasher, 16Heated hand grips, 17, 50Helmet holder, 15, 56High-beam headlight, 16Horn, 16

IIgnition

Switching off, 40Switching on, 40

ImmobilizerWarning indicator, 26

Indicator lights, 18

Instrument clusterLighting sensor, 18Overview, 18

JJump-starting, 111

LLamps

Defective bulb warningindicator, 29General instructions, 104Replacing brake lightbulb, 108Replacing front turnindicator bulbs, 109Replacing high-beambulb, 104Replacing low-beambulb, 104Replacing parking lightbulb, 106Replacing rear turn indicatorbulbs, 109Replacing tail light bulb, 108Technical data, 134

11149

z Ind

ex

LightsSwitching off parkinglight, 53Switching on high-beamheadlight, 52Switching on low-beamheadlight, 52Switching on parkinglight, 53Switching on side lights, 52

MMaintenance

General instructions, 84Intervals, 139

MirrorsAdjusting, 57, 58

MotorcycleGeneral view of left side, 11General view of rightside, 13Returning to use, 120Storing, 120

Multifunction display, 18, 22

OOdometer and tripmeters, 22

Button, 16Operation, 43Resetting tripmeter, 44Selecting readings, 43

Onboard computerAmbient temperature, 47Average consumption, 48Average speed, 47Button, 16Oil level, 49Range, 49Resetting average con-sumption, 48Resetting averagespeed, 48Selecting readings, 46

Onboard socket, 11Overview of warning indica-

tors, 24, 32, 36

PPre-ride check, 67

RRear shock absorber system

Adjusting, 11, 59Rear suspension preload

Adjusting, 11, 58Rear-wheel drive

Technical data, 131Rear-wheel stand

Mounting, 103Refueling, 71Reserve

Warning indicator, 26Residual range, 44Running gear

Technical data, 131

SSeat

Installing, 55Lock, 11Removing, 55

Service, 138Service Card, 139Side stand

During starting, 66Spark plugs, 134

11150

z Ind

ex

Speedometer, 18Starter, 17Steering lock, 41Storing, 120

TTachometer, 18Technical data

Battery, 133Brakes, 132Bulbs, 134Clutch, 129Dimensions, 135Electrical system, 133Engine, 126Engine oil, 128Frame, 135Fuel, 127Rear-wheel drive, 131Running gear, 131Spark plugs, 134Transmission, 129Weights, 136Wheels and tires, 132

Tire Pressure ControlDisplay, 22Operation, 46Sticker on wheel rim, 93

TiresApproved, 93Checking air pressure, 61Checking tread depth, 92Technical data, 132

Toolkit, 15Service set, 84Standard set, 84

Torques, 125Transmission

During starting, 66Technical data, 129

Troubleshooting chart, 124Turn indicators

Left, 16, 54Right, 17, 54Switching off, 17, 54

VVehicle Identification Num-

ber, 13

WWarning indicators, 22

Display, 23Warning lamps, 18Weights

Technical data, 136Wheels

Installing front wheel, 95Installing rear wheel, 99Removing front wheel, 93Removing rear wheel, 97Technical data, 132

11151

z Ind

ex

Details described or illustrat-ed in this booklet may differfrom the motorcycle's actualspecification as purchased,the accessories fitted or thenational-market specification.No claims will be entertainedas a result of such discrepan-cies.Dimensions, weights,fuel consumption andperformance data are quotedto the customary tolerances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions except-ed.

© 2006 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writ-ten permission from BMWMotorrad, After Sales.Printed in Germany.

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

FuelRecommended fuel type 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus un-

leaded95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded(fuel type can be used withreduced performance andconsumption)

Fuel tank capacity 5 gal (19 l), Usable1.1 gal (4 l), Of that reserve

Tire pressuresFront tire pressure 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider,

with cold tire36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire

Rear tire pressure 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider,with cold tire42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire

BMW recommends

Order No.: 01 47 7 706 13706.2006, 3rd Edition

*01477706137**01477706137**01477706137*

7 Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in

individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LCC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

BMW MotorradOrder No: 01 47 7 706 697 08.2006

Please attach this sticker to the inside back cover page of your Rider’s Manual

Einleger_US_Extended.fm Seite 1 Montag, 6. November 2006 2:40 14

Documents

Rider'sManual(USModel) K1200R - BMW Apparel€¦ · BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider'sManual(USModel) K1200R