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The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider's ManualR1200S

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com-pany stamp)

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or the national-marketspecification. No claims will beentertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.

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

Important data for refuelling

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

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

Usable fuel capacity 17 l

Reserve fuel 4 l

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

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

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

BMW recommends

Order No. 01 41 7 712 04107.2007, 3rd edition

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Welcome to BMW

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

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

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

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 General instructions . . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . 14Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 16Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Standard statusindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Status indicators with on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Status indicators withtyre-pressure monitoring(RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 22Warnings issued by the on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 26ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Anti-theft alarm status indic-atorsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobiliser(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 43On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 51Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . 53Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Suspension settings . . . . . . . . . . 56Settings, standard suspen-sion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Settings, sport suspen-sionOE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . 64Securing helmet to motor-cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 70Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 76Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 776 Engineering details . . . . . 79Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 827 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 84Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 848 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 87General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 88Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Brake system, general . . . . . . . . 91Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 102Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 103Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1129 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . 118Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Protective wax coating . . . . . 120Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . 120Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12010 Technical data . . . . . . . 121Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 122Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 123Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 128Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . 131Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Riding specifications . . . . . . . 13711 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 140BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 140BMW Motorrad service net-work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 141Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Confirmation of service . . . . . 147

General instructions

General instructions

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

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

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

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

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-

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

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-

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

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

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

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

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

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

EWS Electronic immobiliser(Elektronische Wegfahr-sicherung).

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)

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

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

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

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General views

General views

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

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

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side1 Adjuster for headlight beam

throw (underneath the in-strument cluster) ( 64)

2 Seat lock ( 65)3 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 56)4 Adjuster for damping,

rear, standard suspension( 56)

5 Engine oil level indicator( 89)

6 Engine-oil filler neck( 91)

7 Adjuster for damping, front,sport suspensionOE ( 59)

8 Adjuster for spring preload,front, sport suspensionOE

( 57)9 Clutch-fluid reservoir

( 95)

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General view, right side1 Power socket ( 84)2 Fuel filler neck ( 77)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 94)4 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 95)5 Adjuster for rebound-stage

damping, rear, sport sus-pensionOE ( 61)

6 Adjuster for compression-stage damping, rear, sportsuspensionOE ( 62)

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Underneath the seat1 Hook wrench2 Unlocking rear seat ( 65)3 Table of tyre pressures4 Toolkit ( 88)5 Battery ( 114)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the odometer

( 43), Operating the on-board computerOE ( 45)

2 Operating the ABSOE

( 54)3 Horn4 Flashing turn indicators,

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

5 Headlight flasher and high-beam headlight ( 50)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 52)2 Starter button ( 72)3 Grip heatingOE ( 53)4 Flashing turn indicators,

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

5 Cancel button, flashing turnindicators ( 51), Pushbut-ton, cancel hazard warningflashers ( 52)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Telltale lights ( 20)4 Multifunction display

( 20)5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm

(OE) and sensor for instru-ment lighting

6 Select the readings ( 43)Reset the tripmeter ( 44)Set the clock ( 42)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Parking light

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Status indicators with on-board com-puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Status indicators with tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Anti-theft alarm status indicat-orsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display

1 Clock ( 42)2 Gear indicator ( 20)3 Engine temperature ( 20)4 Odometer and tripmeters

( 43)

Telltale lights

1 Flashing turn indicators, left2 High-beam headlight3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

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

lights up.

Engine temperatureThe horizontal bars belowthe temperature symbol

indicate the engine temperature.

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes.Month and year are both shownas two-digit numbers with a lineas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2007.

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

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

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

If the service-due indicat-or appears more than a

month in advance of the actualdue date or if the word "Service"does not show permanently eventhough a service is overdue, thedate stored in memory in the in-strument cluster is incorrect andmust be set. This situation canoccur if the battery was discon-nected for a prolonged period oftime.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Status indicators withon-board computerMode of presentation

1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computerOE( 45)

2 Fuel capacity ( 21)

Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars belowthe fuel-pump symbol in-

dicate the remaining quantity offuel.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge briefly

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shows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.

Status indicatorswith tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC) OE

1 Tyre pressures alternatewith the clock; if the motor-cycle is fitted with an on-board computer tyre pres-sures displayed as an ad-ditional set of readings bythe on-board computer.OE( 49)

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by the'General' warning light 1 show-ing in combination with a warningword, for example 2 or in com-bination with one of the warningsymbols 3. The 'General' warn-ing light shows red or yellow, de-pending on the urgency of thewarning. If two or more warn-ings occur at the same time, allthe appropriate warning lightsand warning symbols appear, al-ternating with warning words asapplicable.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page.3

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Warnings, overviewMeaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display.

Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appearson the display.

Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 24)

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 24)

Lights up red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient battery charge current( 25)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appearson the display.

Rear light bulb defective ( 25)

LAMPF ! appearson the display.

Front light bulb defective ( 26)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appearson the display.

Bulbs defective ( 26)

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Electronic immobiliser activeGeneral warning light showsyellow.

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

Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

FUEL ! appears on the display.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situation

can result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

4 lRefuelling ( 77)

Engine in emergency-operation mode

General warning light showsyellow.

Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Engine power might be reducedand this can cause hazardoussituations, particularly if you at-tempt to overtake other roadusers.

Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.

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

Insufficient engine oilpressure

General warning lightflashes red.

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Oil-can symbol appears onthe display.

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

The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil

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

A low oil level is one reason whya warning indicating insufficientoil pressure is issued.Check the engine oil level( 89)

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

If the engine oil level is correct:

Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can result

in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.

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

Insufficient battery chargecurrent

General warning light showsred.

Battery symbol appears onthe display.

A discharged battery cancause the engine to die

suddenly, and this could result ina dangerous situation in traffic.Have faults rectified as soon aspossible.

If the battery is not char-ging, continuing to ride can

cause it to discharge completely,in which case it will suffer irrepar-able damage.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.

Battery is not being charged.You can continue to ride untilthe battery is discharged. Bearin mind, however, that the en-gine could cut out suddenlyand that the battery could dis-charge until completely flat,in which case it might havesuffered irreparable damage.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMPR ! appears on the dis-play.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs as

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soon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Front light bulb defectiveLAMPF ! appears on the dis-play.


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

Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, side-light or turn-indic-ator bulb defective.

Replacing high-beam/low-beamheadlight bulb ( 105)Replacing parking-light bulb( 107)Replacing front turn indicatorbulb ( 108)Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb ( 110)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMPS ! appears on the dis-play.



A combination of the bulb de-fects described above has oc-curred.See the fault descriptionsabove.

Warnings issued by theon-board computer OE

Mode of presentation

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputer appear in panel 1.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Appears on the dis-play

Engine-oil level too low ( 28)

Check Oil ap-pears on the dis-play.

Appears on the dis-play

Ice warning ( 28)

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Engine-oil level too lowOil-level symbol appears onthe display.

Check Oil appears on thedisplay.The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessively lowoil level.The only exact way of checkingwhether the oil level is correct isto check the oil sight glass. Thenext time you stop for fuel:Check the engine oil level( 89)

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 91)

The oil sensor might be defectiveif the "Check oil level" messageappears even though a check atthe oil sight glass reveals that theoil level is correct.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Ice warningIce-crystal symbol appearson the display.

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

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.Always take extra care and thinkwell ahead when temperaturesare low; remember that thedanger of black ice is particularlyhigh on bridges and where theroad is in the shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

ABS warningsOE


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

Possible national variant.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad ABS start onpage ( 80), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 30)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 30)

Lights up ABS fault ( 30)

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Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flashes.

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

ABS deactivatedABS warning light shows.

The rider has switched off theABS system.with OE Anti-lock braking system(ABS):Activate the ABS function( 54)

ABS faultABS warning light shows.

The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 81).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

RDC warningsOE


Warning symbol 2 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading for the fronttyre pressure 3 or the rear tyrepressure 4 flashes.If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerancerange, 'General' warning light 1shows yellow. If the tyre pres-sure registered by the sensor isoutside the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warning lightflashes red.

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

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Lights up yellow Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 33)

The critical tyrepressure flashes.

Flashes red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 33)

The critical tyrepressure flashes.

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

Signal transmission disrupted ( 33)

Lights up yellow Sensor defective or system error( 34)

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

Lights up yellow RDC! appears onthe display.

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 34)

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Tyre pressure close to limitof permitted tolerance


Tyre symbol appears onthe display.

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

The tyre-pressures listedon the inside cover are

temperature-compensated; thereference tyre temperature forthese readings is always 20 °C.The procedure for correcting tyrepressures when the tyres are notat this reference temperature isas follows:Calculate the difference betweenthe specified value stated in theRider's Manual and the reading

shown by the RDC system. Usethe public air line at a petrol sta-tion or motorway service area toadjust the tyre pressure by thisamount.

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

General warning lightflashes red.


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

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

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

ling characteristics.

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

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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

Signal transmissiondisrupted"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.

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

Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interfering

with the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-sume that a permanent faulthas not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Sensor defective or systemerror



"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.

Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

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

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

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak


RDC! appears on the display.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

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

Anti-theft alarm statusindicators OE


Anti-theft alarm warnings appearas plain-text warnings 2 in com-bination with the 'General' warn-ing light 1 showing after the Pre-Ride Check and relate to the ca-pacity of the internal battery thatsupplies power to the anti-theftalarm.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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DWALO ! appearson the display.

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 37)

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears onthe display.

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 37)

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



The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capa-city. There is no assurance ofhow long the anti-theft alarm canremain operational if the motor-cycle's battery is disconnected.Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Anti-theft alarm battery flatGeneral warning light showsyellow.

DWA ! appears on the display.



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

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 40

Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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

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

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

BMW Motorrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Suspension settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Settings, standard suspension . . . . . . . 56

Settings, sport suspensionOE . . . . . . . . 57

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Securing helmet to motorcycle . . . . . . 66

Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 41).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.

Side light and all function cir-cuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 73)

with OE Anti-lock braking system(ABS):Turn the key to position 1.ABS self-diagnosis isperformed in addition tothe checks outlined above.( 73)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 2.

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

Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of

the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-

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bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

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

Electronic immobiliser(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser helpsprotect your BMW motorcyclefrom theft, and this enhanced se-curity is at your disposal withoutany need for you to set paramet-ers or activate additional systems.

The engine of a motorcycle fit-ted with this electronic immobil-iser can be started only with thekeys that belong to the vehicle.You can also have your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer barindividual keys, for example if aparticular key goes missing. Theengine cannot be started with akey that has been barred.

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

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-

nition key used to start the en-

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

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

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ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

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

Switch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe odometer reading appearson the display.

Alternatively, repeatedly pressbutton 2 until the total distancecovered reading appears onthe display.

with OE On-board computeror with OE Tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC):

Repeatedly press button 2 untilthe clock appears on the dis-play.

In this case, the button inthe instrument cluster oper-

ates only the tripmeters.

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Hold down the button.Hours reading 3 flashes.Press the button.The hours reading incrementsby one each time you pressthe button.Hold down the button.Minutes reading 4 flashes.Press the button.The minutes reading incre-ments by one each time youpress the button.Hold down the button.The clock is now set and thetime appears on the display.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 1.

Alternatively, press button 2.

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

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Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Residual range (once fuel levelis down to reserve)


Press button 1.

In this case, the buttonon the handlebar fitting

is for operating the on-boardcomputer or calling up the RDCreadings.

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1.

If you prefer, you can use but-ton 2 for this purpose.The tripmeter is reset to zero.

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Press and hold down button 1.

In this case, the buttonon the handlebar fitting

is for operating the on-boardcomputer or calling up the RDCreadings.

Residual range

Residual-range reading 1 ap-pears accompanied by the wordRANGE and indicates how faryou can ride with the fuel remain-ing in the tank. This reading isnot displayed until fuel level hasdropped to reserve. This dis-tance is calculated on the basisof fuel level and average con-sumption.When you refuel, the increase infuel level is not registered unlessseveral litres are added to thefuel already in the tank.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you top

up the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level neitherthe fuel-level reading nor theresidual-range readout can beupdated.

The calculated range is anapproximate value. Con-

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

On-board computerSelecting readings OE

Switch on the ignition.

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Press button 1.

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

Average speedAverage consumptionRangeOil levelTyre pressures (OE)

Ambient temperatureOE

When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify ambient-temperaturereading 1. If the effect of the en-gine's heat becomes excessive,-- temporarily appears on thedisplay.

If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C a warn-

ing appears, drawing your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature reading whenthe temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.

Average speed OE

Average speed 1 is calculatedon the basis of the time elapsedsince the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.

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Resetting averagespeed OE

Switch on the ignition.Select average speed.

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

Average consumptionOE

Average consumption 1 is cal-culated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset bythe corresponding amount of fuelused.

Resetting averageconsumptionOE

Switch on the ignition.Select average consumption.

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

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Range OE

The description of the residual-range function ( 45) also cov-ers the range readout. You canalso view range 1 before the fuellevel drops to reserve. A specialaverage-consumption figure isused to calculate range; this fig-ure is not necessarily the sameas the value you can call up forviewing on the display.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated only

when the motorcycle is on themove.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level neither thefuel-level reading nor the rangereadout can be updated.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

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

Oil level OE

Oil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when the motorcycle isat a standstill.

The preconditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:Engine at operating temperat-ure.Engine idling for at least 10seconds.Side stand retracted.Make sure the motorcycle isupright.

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The readings mean:OK: Oil level is correct.CHECK: Check the oil level thenext time you stop for fuel.---: Oil level cannot be meas-ured (conditions as stated abovenot satisfied).

If you call up another read-ing on the on-board com-

puter, this symbol remains visibleuntil the sensor again registers acorrect oil level.

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

The oil sensor might bedefective if the "Check

oil level" message reappearseven though the oil level in theoil sight glass is correct. In thiscase, consult your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC OE

Viewing tyre-pressurereadingsSwitch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe tyre pressures appear onthe display.

The tyre pressures are shown,accompanied by the wordingRDC P. The front tyre pressureis on the left; the reading on theright is the rear tyre pressure.-- -- appears directly after theignition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the motorcycleaccelerates to 30 km/h.

The tyre-pressure readings al-ternate with the clock.If the motorcycle has an on-board computer the readings al-ternate with the clock and thevalues of the on-board computer.

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

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

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

When the engine is notrunning you can switch on

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

High-beam headlight

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

Switching on parkinglightsSwitch off the ignition.

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

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

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Turn indicatorsSwitching on left flashingturn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

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

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

Switching on rightflashing turn indicatorsSwitch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

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

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

Cancelling turn indicators

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

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashersSwitch on the ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazard

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warning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

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

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

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

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

Switching off hazardwarning flashers

Press cancel button 3.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.

Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

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

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

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A Normal operating position(run)

B Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Grip heating OE

1 Grip-heating switch

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

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

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

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

visible)4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible)

BMW Motorrad ABSOE

Deactivatable ABSUnder certain circumstances, itcan be best to dispense withABS when you ride on loosesurfaces or in practice sessions.Consequently, you have the op-tion of temporarily deactivatingthis motorcycle's ABS function.

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Note the detailed description ofthe ABS system, which starts onpage ( 80).

Deactivating ABS functionSwitch on the ignition, or bringthe motorcycle to a stop.

You can deactivate theABS function only when

the motorcycle is at a standstill.

Press and hold down ABS but-ton 1.

ABS warning light starts toshow.

When the ABS warning lightcomes on, release the ABSbutton within 5 seconds.

ABS warning light remainsON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

Activating ABS function

Press and hold down ABS but-ton 1.

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

completed it starts flashing.

When the ABS warning lightgoes out, release the ABS but-ton within 5 seconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.Instead of pressing the ABSbutton, you have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABS

light comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

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

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Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

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

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw isindexed and is easier to

turn if you push the clutch leverforward.

Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever increases.

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

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

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

Attempting to adjust thebrake lever while riding the

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

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw is in-dexed and is easier to turn

if you push the handbrake leverforward.

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

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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Pivot the mirror to the correctposition by pressing gently atthe edge.

Suspension settingsSpring preloadThe spring preload of the frontsuspension can be adjusted tothe rider's weight to suit the ter-rain and the intended use.It is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-

torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

DampingDamping must be adapted to suitspring preload and the surface onwhich the motorcycle is ridden.An increase in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a reduc-tion in spring preload requiressofter damping.

Settings, standardsuspensionAdjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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

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

If you want to increase springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing ring 1 clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing ring 1 counter-clockwise.

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Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Turn adjusting ring to stage2. (Motorcycle with full loadof fuel, with rider 85 kg)

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

Adjust the damping character-istic of the rear shock absorber,using the tool from the on-

board toolkit to turn adjustingscrew 1.

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

Rear suspension damp-ing, basic setting

Turn adjusting screwclockwise to limit stop (H),then back it off 3/4 of a turn.(Motorcycle with full load offuel, with rider 85 kg)

Settings, sportsuspension OE

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Use adjusting rings 1 and 2 toadjust spring preload.

Use the tool from the on-board toolkit to release thelock by turning adjusting ring 1counter-clockwise.If you want to increase springpreload, turn adjusting ring 2clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn adjusting ring 2counter-clockwise.

Spring preload, basic set-ting

with OE Sport suspension:

184 mm (Spring length (noload on front wheel))

Lock by turning adjustingring 1 clockwise with the toolfrom the toolkit until it is lockedagainst adjusting ring 2.

Adjusting front springpreload at front wheel,motorcycles withactivated charcoal filterOn account of the position of theactivated charcoal filter, it is notpossible to adjust spring preloadfrom the front wheel with the or-dinary spanner. This is the reas-on why this additional spanner isincluded in the toolkit.The procedure for adjustingspring preload is as describedabove; the only difference is thataccess to the adjuster is frombelow.

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As shown in this illustration, spe-cial wrench 1 has to be com-bined with 3/8" extension 2 anda suitable driver tool 3 (ratchetwrench, bar or similar).

Adjusting dampingcharacteristic for frontwheel



Adjust damping by turning ad-justing ring 1.

If you want to increasedamping, turn adjusting ring 1counter-clockwise.If you want to reduce damping,turn adjusting ring 1 clockwise.

Rebound stage basicsetting


Turn bottom knob clockwiseto limit stop, then back it off16 clicks. (Motorcycle withfull load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

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Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.



Use adjusting rings 1 and 2 toadjust spring preload.

Release the lock by turning ad-justing ring 1 counter-clock-wise with the tool from thetoolkit, while holding adjustingring 2 with second tool fromthe toolkit.

To turn the adjusting rings, en-gage tool 1 from above in sucha way that all three hooks 2securely engage the grooves.

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If you want to increase springpreload, turn adjusting ring 2clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn adjusting ring 2counter-clockwise.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear


85 kg (Motorcycle with fullload of fuel, with rider)

158 mm (Spring length (noload on rear wheel))

Lock by turning adjustingring 1 clockwise with the tool

from the toolkit, while holdingadjusting ring 2 with secondtool from the toolkit.

Adjusting rebound-stagedamping for rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Adjust rebound-stage dampingby turning adjusting ring 1.

If you want to increaserebound-stage damping, turnadjusting ring 1 counter-clockwise.If you want to reduce rebound-stage damping, turn adjustingring 1 clockwise.

Rebound stage basicsetting


Turn bottom knob (on pistonrod) clockwise to limit stop,then back it off 16 clicks.(Motorcycle with full load offuel, with rider 85 kg)

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Adjusting compression-stage damping for rearwheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Adjust compression-stagedamping by turning adjustingring 1.

If you want to increasecompression-stage damping,turn adjusting ring 1 in the Hdirection.If you want to reducecompression-stage damping,turn adjusting ring 1 in the Sdirection.

Compression stage basicsetting


Compression stage basicsetting

Turn top knob (on reservoir)clockwise to limit stop, thenback it off 14 clicks. (Motor-cycle with full load of fuel,with rider 85 kg)

Adjusting spring-strutlengthRemove the rear wheel( 101)

Slacken screws 3 of the sprayguard.

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Back off nut 2 by turning itclockwise.If you want to increase thelength of the spring strut, turnnut 1 counter-clockwise.If you want to reduce thelength of the spring strut, turnnut 1 clockwise.Once you have set the springstrut to the desired length, turnnut 2 counter-clockwise to lockthe adjuster.

Spring-strut length


Turn the bottom spring re-tainer down as far as it willgo. (Motorcycle with full loadof fuel, with rider 85 kg)

Align the spray guard as shownin the illustration.Tighten screws 3 of the sprayguard.Install the rear wheel ( 102)

TyresChecking tyre pressureMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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

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

At high road speeds, tyrevalves have a tendency to

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

Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, front

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

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

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

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.

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Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Commercially available ad-hesive tape will damage the

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

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Underthese circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

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

Adjusting headlight beamthrow

1 Headlight beam-throw ad-justment

Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice if the motorcycle isvery heavily loaded. Movingthe pivot lever adjusts headlight

beam throw so as not to dazzleoncoming traffic.

A Neutral positionB Position for heavy load

Front and rear seatsRemoving front seatMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Turn key 1 clockwise in theseat lock, while pressing downon the front part of the frontseat.

Raise the seat at the front andlift it off the motorcycle.

Removing rear seatRemove the front seat ( 64)

Pull and hold loop 1 and pullthe rear seat forward to re-move.

Installing rear seat

Position the rear seat inmounts 1 and push it back.The rear seat engages withtwo audible clicks.Install the front seat ( 65)

Installing front seatInstall the rear seat ( 65)

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

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

Position the front seat inmounts 1 and press it firmlydown at the front.The front seat engages with anaudible click.

Securing helmet tomotorcycleRemove the rear seat ( 65)

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out of theway when you hook the helmetinto position.

Use wire rope 1 available as anoptional accessory to securethe helmet to the helmet hold-er.

Guide the wire rope under-neath rear frame 3 and slipthe eyes of the wire rope in-to helmet-holder slot 2.Install the rear seat ( 65)

Luggage loopsRemove the rear seat ( 65)Turn the rear seat upsidedown.

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season of theyear. Your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer will be glad to ad-vise you on the correct clothingfor every purpose.

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

Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.

Correct loadingOverloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

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

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

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

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

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

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

High voltageTouching live parts of theignition system with the

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

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Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:Do not run the fuel tank dry.Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

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

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

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

and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system.

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

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

Tampering with theengine control unit

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage

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

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in

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

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

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BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured

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

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

engage a gear before retractingthe side stand.

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

Starting engine

Kill switch in run position A.Switch on the ignition.

Pre-ride check is performed.( 73)

with OE Anti-lock braking system(ABS):Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 73)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 73)

Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it

necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below

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0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

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

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 122)

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

Phase 1General warning light showsred.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

Phase 2General warning light showsyellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

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

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ABS self-diagnosisOE

BMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-torcycle has to move forward ata speed above 5 km/h for thewheel sensors to be tested.Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

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

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ABS warning light flashes.

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompletedThe ABS warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Running inThe first 1000 kmWhile running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running

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

Do not exceed the rpm limitsrecommended for running in.

Running-in speed

<4000 min-1

No full-load acceleration.

Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 500km. You can compensate forthis initial reduction in brakingefficiency by exerting greaterpressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-

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cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

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

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. This

makes the best possible useof the dynamic increase in loadat the front wheel. Rememberto pull the clutch at the sametime. In the "panic braking situ-ations" that are trained so fre-quently braking force is appliedas rapidly as possible and withthe rider's full force exerted onthe brake levers; under these cir-cumstances the dynamic shiftin load distribution cannot keeppace with the increase in de-celeration and the tyres cannottransmit the full braking force tothe surface of the road. ABS hasto intervene to keep the frontwheel from locking; this increasesstopping distance.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Under

extreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet brakesAfter the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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

Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail to takeeffect immediately if the

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

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discs and brake pads has beenremoved.

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

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

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

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

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brakepads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside stand

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

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

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

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

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

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

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of

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

Turn the handlebars to full leftor right lock.

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Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

On a gradient, the motor-cycle should always face

uphill; select 1st gear.

Lock the steering lock.

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

An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when

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

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

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the

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

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

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

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Fuel can attack the materialof the windscreen and the

side slipstream deflectors, whichbecome dull or unsightly.Wipe off the windscreen and slip-stream deflectors immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

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

Open the protective cap.

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

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

Recommended fuelgrade

98 ROZ/RON (Premium plusunleaded)

Recommended fuelgrade

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

Usable fuel capacity

17 l

Reserve fuel

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

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSOE

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

to turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregularit-ies can cause the wheels to losecontact temporarily with the roadsurface; if this happens the brak-ing force that can be transmit-ted to the road can drop to zero.If the brakes are applied underthese circumstances the ABShas to reduce braking force toensure that directional stabilityis maintained when the wheelsregain contact with the road sur-face. At this instant the BMWMotorrad ABS must assume anextremely low coefficient of fric-tion, so that the wheels will con-tinue to rotate under all imagin-able circumstances, because thisis the precondition for ensuringdirectional stability. As soon as

is registers the actual circum-stances, the system reacts in-stantly and adjusts braking forceaccordingly to achieve optimumbraking.

Rear wheel liftEven under severe braking, ahigh level of tyre grip can meanthat the front wheel does notlock up until very late, if at all.Consequently, ABS does not in-tervene until very late, if at all.Under these circumstances therear wheel can lift off the ground,and the outcome can be a high-siding situation in which the mo-torcycle can flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

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

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The system is not op-timised for special requirementsthat apply under extreme com-petitive situations off-road or onthe track.

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

riding conditions can lead to afault message being issued.Exceptional ridingconditions:Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie).Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked for a lengthyperiod, for example while des-cending off-road.

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

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

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

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradABS permits must not be usedas an excuse for careless riding.ABS is primarily a means of en-suring a safety margin in genuineemergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

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momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC OE

FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcyclehas accelerated to about 30 km/h. The display shows -- foreach tyre until the tyre-pressuresignal is received for the firsttime. The sensors continue totransmit the measured-value sig-nals for approximately 15 minutesafter the motorcycle comes to astop.

The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated onthe motorcycle. An error mes-sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.

TemperaturecompensationThe tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyretemperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas almost invariably showtemperature-dependent tyrepressures, so in most instancesthese gauge readings will nottally with the readings shown bythe multifunction display.

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

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

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Accessories

Accessories

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

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycles

without constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

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

Power socketRatings

The supply to socket 1 is cut offautomatically if battery voltageis low or the load exceeds themaximum rating.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the ignitionis subsequently switched off. Inorder to ensure that the drain onthe on-board power supply sys-

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

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

Incorrectly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables as describedabove.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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

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

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General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and re-pair work in the Repair Manualon DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) foryour motorcycle, which is avail-able from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycles. If youare in doubt consult a specialistworkshop, preferably your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit

1 ExtensionFor use with hook wrench

2 Hook wrenchAdjusting rear spring preloadNot applicable to motorcycleswith sports suspension

3 Tool for oil capRemoving and installing plug ofoil filler neck

4 Screwdriver with reversiblebladewith cross-head/plain bladesReplacing turn indicator bulbs

Additional toolkit for sportsuspension (OE)

1 Hook wrenchAdjusting rear spring preload

2 Hook wrenchAdjusting front spring preload,motorcycles without activatedcharcoal filterAdjusting rear spring preload,holding adjusting ring

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3 Hook wrenchAdjusting front spring preload,motorcycles with activatedcharcoal filterFor use with 3/8" driver toolnot included in the on-boardtoolkit

4 Open ring wrenchAdjust the spring-strut length

On-board toolkit servicekitYour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can provide the on-board toolkit service kit that youwill need if you are consideringundertaking more extensive work.You will find information on un-dertaking work of this nature inthe Repair Manual on the DVD/CD-ROM also obtainable fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate alltoolsRemoving and installing sparkplugs

2 1/4" bits5x Torx, for example for remov-ing and installing rear wheel2x cross-head bits1x plain screwdriver bit

3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22Removing and installing frontaxle

4 Electric torchLED bulb

5 Socket3x open-ended spanner, forexample for connecting anddisconnecting leads to batteryterminals

6 AdapterAdapter for 1/4" bits9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-apters

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

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

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

The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The

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

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Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no more thana short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means thatthe engine will be operated withthe incorrect quantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

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

Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.

The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil

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

Engine oil level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

If the oil level is below the MINmark:Top up the engine oil.

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:Have the oil level corrected bya specialist workshop, prefer-

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ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

Topping up engine oilCheck the engine oil level( 89)

Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

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

Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.

Use the tool from the toolkitto remove plug from oil fillerneck 1.Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Use the tool from the toolkit toinstall the plug in the engine-oilfiller neck.

Brake system, generalDependability of the brakesystemA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.Under these circumstances havethe brake system checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

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

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

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

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Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

brake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyand under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage to thebrake system.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness.


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

Brake disc thickness,front

min 1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.

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

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Checking rear brake padthickness

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

brake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyand under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage to thebrake system.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness.


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

Brake-pad wear limit, rear

1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

Make sure that the brakedisc is not visible throughthe bore in the inboard brakeblock.

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

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

Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2is between the brake pads.How to interpret the marks:Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %

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Two rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 50 %One ring visible: brake-padthickness is at least 25 %No rings visible: brake padsworn to wear limit; check asdescribed above

Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

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

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal)

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

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Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

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

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

Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably


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

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

Checking clutch fluid levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutch

fluid reservoir to rise.

The clutch system is filledwith a special hydraulic

fluid that does not have to bechanged.

Clutch fluid level

Do not permit the clutch flu-id level to drop.

If the fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

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

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


TyresMeasuring tread depth oftyres

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

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

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

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worn

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

If the tyre tread no longer com-plies with the minimum legallyrequired tread depth:Replace tyre.

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

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

RDC label OE

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

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

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

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

Remove the front wheelPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 104)

Remove screws 1 on left andright.

Lift the mudguard up and for-ward, pulling the two sidesslightly apart.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

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

Remove securing screws 2 ofthe left and right brake calipers.

Force the brake pads slightlyapart by rocking brakecalipers 3 back and forth Aagainst brake discs 4.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.

with OE Anti-lock braking system(ABS):When removing the left brakecaliper, take care not to dam-age the ABS sensor cable.

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Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the front-wheel stand( 102)

Release axle clamping screw 5.Remove quick-release axle 6,while supporting the wheel.Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

with OE Anti-lock braking system(ABS):Do not damage the ABSsensor on the left-hand sidewhen rolling out the wheel.

Remove spacing bushing 7from the left-hand side of thewheel hub.

Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

There is a risk of damagingparts of the front brake,

particularly the BMW MotorradABS, in the course of the pro-cedure described below.Take care not to damage thebrake system, in particular theABS sensor with cable and theABS sensor ring.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

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

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Slip spacing bushing 7 intothe left-hand side of the wheelhub.Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the front forks.

with OE Anti-lock braking system(ABS):Do not damage the ABSsensor on the left-hand sidewhen rolling in the wheel.

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 6 and tight-en to specified torque.

Quick-release axle in axleholder

50 NmTighten axle clamping screw 5to the specified torque.

Clamp screw of quick-release axle

19 NmRemove the front-wheel stand.Slip the brake calipers onto thebrake discs.

with OE Anti-lock braking system(ABS):

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe through

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

Route ABS sensor cable 4 asillustrated here.

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Install securing screws 2 andtighten to specified torque.

Brake caliper to slidertube

30 NmRemove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Seat the mudguard in holder 1.Install the screws on left andright.Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.Remove the rear wheel stand,if installed beforehand.

Removing rear wheelParts of the exhaust systemcan be hot.

Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad

recommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 104)Engage first gear.

Place a support underneaththe rear wheel and remove 5studs 1.If applicable, remove lockwasher 2 of the rear-wheelstand.Lower the rear wheel to theground.Roll the rear wheel out towardthe rear.

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Installing rear wheelCheck that the wheel adapterand wheel hub are free ofgrease.Place the rear wheel on thewheel adapter.

If applicable, install lock wash-er 2 of the auxiliary stand.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Tighten wheel studs 1 untilhand-tight and then tighten tospecified torque in diagonallyopposite sequence.

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

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

60 NmRemove the auxiliary stand.

Front-wheel standUseA front-wheel stand for simple,safe changing of the front wheelis available from BMW Motorrad.You can obtain the front-wheelstand from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

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

Installing front-wheelstandPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the rear-wheel stand( 104)

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Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two pins 2 apart un-til the front forks fit betweenthem.Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

Push both mounting pins 2through the triangles of thebrake caliper anchorages justfar enough to allow the frontwheel to be rolled betweenthem.

There is a risk of damagingthe ABS sensor ring of the

BMW Motorrad ABS.Push the pin in just far enough toensure that it clears the sensorring of the BMW MotorradABS.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

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

Rear-wheel standRear-wheel standBMW Motorrad offers a rear-wheel stand for holding motor-cycles (including those withoutcentre stands) securely uprightfor maintenance work. You canobtain the rear-wheel stand fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Installing rear-wheelstand

Use screws 1 to set the rear-wheel stand to the desiredheight.Remove retaining disc 2. Todo so, press release button 3.

Push the rear-wheel stand fromthe right onto the rear axle.Push the retaining disc on fromthe left, while holding the un-lock button down.Grip the rear grab handle of themotorcycle with your left handand use your right to grip thelever of the rear-wheel stand 4.

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

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective.


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The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.

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

Replacing high-beam/low-beam headlight bulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

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

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

Remove cover 2 (low-beamheadlight) or cover 3 (high-

beam headlight) by pullinglever 1.

Disconnect plug 4.

Disengage spring clips 5 fromthe fastenings and swing themaside.

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Remove bulb 6.Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for low-beam head-light

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Insert the bulb; make sure thatprojection 7 is correctly posi-tioned (high-beam headlightdown / low-beam headlight up)and make check that the bulbengages correctly.

Close and lock spring clips 5.

Connect plug 4.

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Install cover 2 (low-beam head-light) or cover 3 (high-beamheadlight).

Replacing parking-lightbulb




Switch off the ignition.

Turn the handlebars to theleft to facilitate access.

Remove cap 1.

Disconnect plug 2.

Turn bulb socket 3 counter-clockwise to remove.

Remove bulb 4 from the bulbholder.Replace the defective bulb.

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Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Push bulb 4 into its socket.

Turn bulb socket 3 clockwiseto install.

Connect plug 2.

Install cap 1.

Replacing front turnindicator bulb



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

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Remove screw 1.

Pull the bulb housing out of themirror housing at the threaded-fastener side.

Remove the bulb holder 2 fromthe bulb housing by turning itcounter-clockwise.Remove bulb 3 from the bulbholder.Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

W16W / 12 V / 16 W

Insert bulb 3 into the bulbsocket.Turn bulb socket 2 clockwiseto install it in the bulb housing.Seat the bulb housing in themirror shell.

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Install screw 1.

Replacing rear turnindicator bulb




Remove screw 1.

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

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

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

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Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

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

Install screw 1.

Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

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

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

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

A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodile clips

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

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

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

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the front seat ( 64)

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When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.

Remove the protective capfrom the battery's positive ter-minal 1.Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.

Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor battery,and the other end to negativeterminal 2 of the dischargedbattery.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals 2 first,then disconnect the secondjump lead from the positiveterminals 1.Seat the protective cap on bat-tery positive terminal 1.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the front seat ( 65)

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

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

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

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

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

Charging battery whenconnected

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

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

Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can

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

systems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

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

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

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. The

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on-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.

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

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

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

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

Switch off the ignition.Remove the front seat ( 64)

Remove diagnosis plug 1 fromits holder.

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative lead 3first.Then pull back protectivecap 2 of the positive terminal

and disconnect the positivelead.

Remove the screw and removebattery retainer 4.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing batterySwitch off the ignition.Insert the battery into the bat-tery compartment, with thepositive terminal on the rightin the direction of travel.

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Slip battery retainer 4 over thebattery and install the screw.

Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.

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

Connect the positive lead tothe positive terminal.

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentcluster, in order to ensure thatthe service-due indicator func-tions correctly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Install protective cap 2.Connect negative lead 3 to thenegative terminal.Seat diagnosis plug 1 in theholder.Install the front seat ( 65)Set the clock ( 42)

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Care

Care

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

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 120

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

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

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

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

painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

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

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:Windscreen and slipstream de-flectorsHeadlight lens made of plasticGlass cover of the instrumentclusterBlack, unpainted parts

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

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

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

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

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the material of the

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

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

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

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.

Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Before starting: work throughthe checklist.9

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

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

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13710121

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.

Possible cause Remedy

Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position

Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( 72)

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 72)

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

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 77)

Battery not adequately charged Charge the battery when connected ( 113)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper to slider tube

M8 x 32 30 Nm

Clamp screw of quick-releaseaxle

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel to wheel carrier

M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

Locknut for spring basic settingat top spring retainer

5 Nm with OE Sportsuspension:

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Locknut for length adjustmentat bottom spring retainer

40 Nm with OE Sportsuspension:

Spray guard to spring strut

Hand-tight with OE Sportsuspension:

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Engine

Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, twooverhead camshafts, electronic engine manage-ment

Displacement 1170 cm3

Cylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 12.5:1

Nominal output 90 kW, - at engine speed: 8250 min-1

Torque 112 Nm, - at engine speed: 6800 min-1

with OE Power reduction: 102 Nm, - at engine speed: 4800 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 8800 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

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Fuel

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

Usable fuel capacity 17 l

Reserve fuel 4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50

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

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

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Permissible viscosity classes

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

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

SAE 15 W- 40 0 °C

SAE 20 W- 40 0 °C

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

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

Clutch

Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch

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Transmission

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

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

Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspension BMW Paralever, consisting of rear wheel swingingarm with central spring strut, reaction link suppor-ted by final drive and frame.

Final drive gear ratio 2.62:1

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Running gear

Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted on en-gine and telescopic forks, central spring strut sup-ported by pivot mounts in leading link and mainframe

with OE Sport suspension: BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted onengine and telescopic forks, central sports springstrut supported by pivot mounts in leading linkand main frame

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

with OE Sport suspension: Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube,gas-filled shock absorber, adjustable rebounddamping and adjustable spring preload

Spring travel, front 110 mm, At wheel

Type of rear suspension BMW Paralever, consisting of rear wheel swingingarm with central spring strut, reaction link suppor-ted by final drive and frame.

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Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filledshock absorber, progressive compression-stagedamping, steplessly adjustable rebound-stagedamping and adjustable spring preload

with OE Sport suspension: Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filled shock absorber, external expansion tank,adjustable rebound-stage and progressivecompression-stage damping, steplessly adjustablespring preload and length adjustment

Spring travel at rear wheel 120 mm, At wheel

Brakes

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

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and brake disc mounted on finaldrive

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

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Wheels and tyres

Tyre combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 09.05.2007)

Front: Bridgestone BT014F Radial F, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Rear: Bridgestone BT014R Radial M, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front: Bridgestone BT014F Radial F, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Rear: Bridgestone BT014R Radial F, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front: Continental Conti Sport Attack, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)Rear: Continental Conti Sport Attack C, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front: Continental Conti Sport Attack, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)Rear: Continental Conti Sport Attack C, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front: Dunlop D208F RRT, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)Rear: Dunlop D208 RR, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front: Dunlop D208F RRT, 120/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)Rear: Dunlop D208 RR, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

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Front: Metzeler Sporttec M-1/C, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Rear: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 B, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front: Metzeler Sporttec M-1/C, 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Rear: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 B, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front: Michelin Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C(58W)Rear: Michelin Pilot Power B, 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)

Front: Michelin Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C(58W)Rear: Michelin Pilot Power B, 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

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

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Front wheel

Front wheel, type Cast aluminium wheel with 5 double spokes, MTH2

Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, front 120/70-17

Rear wheel

Rear wheel type Cast aluminium wheel with 5 double spokes, MTH2

Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

with OE Wide tyres: 6.00" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 180/55-17

with OE Wide tyres: 190/50-17

Tyre pressure

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

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

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Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket max 5 A

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

Battery

Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1 mm, Wear limit

Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig-nation

Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of secondary spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1 mm, Wear limit

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Lighting

Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front W16W / 12 V / 16 W

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

Frame

Frame type Tubular spaceframe with steel front and centresections, aluminium rear section and load-bearingdrive unit

Type plate location Front panel carrier, inboard, right

VIN location Front frame top centre

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Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2151 mm

Height of motorcycle 1177 mm, in DIN normal-load position; with mir-rors

Width of motorcycle 870 mm, across mirrors

Front-seat height 830 mm, At unladen weight

Weights

Unladen weight 213 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 410 kg

Maximum payload 197 kg

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Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h10137

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 140

BMW Motorrad service network . . . 141

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW motor-cycle dealer conducts the BMWpre-delivery check before hand-ing over the motorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1,200 km

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

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

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

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

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABSSelf-diagnosis, 73Switching off, 54Switching on, 54Warning, 30

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 84

Anti-theft alarm, 17Warning, 35

BBattery, 14Charging battery whenconnected, 113Charging battery whendisconnected, 114Installation, 114Maintenance instructions, 112Removal, 114Warning for battery chargecurrent, 25

BMW Motorrad service, 140BMW Motorrad ServiceCard, 140

Brake fluidChecking level, 13, 94

Brake padsRunning in, 74Test, 92

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever, 55Checking operation, 91Technical data, 130

BulbsGeneral instructions, 104High-beam headlight, 18Low-beam headlight, 18Parking light, 18Replacing front turn indicatorbulb, 108Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 105Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 105Replacing parking-lightbulb, 107Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb, 110

Technical data, 135Warning for bulb failure, 25, 26

CCare, 117Checklist, 71Cleaning, 117ClockAdjusting, 17, 42

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 54Checking level, 11, 95Checking operation, 95Technical data, 127

Confirmation of maintenancework, 142

Currency, 7

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DDampingAdjusting compression-stagedamping for rear wheel, 62Adjusting for front wheel, 59Adjusting for rear wheel, 11, 57Adjusting rebound-stagedamping for rear wheel, 61Setting with sport suspen-sion, 11, 13

EElectricsTechnical data, 134

Emergency off switch (killswitch), 16, 52

EngineStarting, 72Technical data, 125Warning for engine electron-ics, 24

Engine oilChecking level, 89Temperature gauge, 20Topping up, 11, 91Warning for engine oil level, 28

Warning for engine oilpressure, 24

Equipment, 7EWS, 41Warning, 24

FFrameTechnical data, 135

Front-wheel stand, 102FuelQuantity reading, 21Refuelling, 13, 77Warning for fuel down toreserve, 24

Fuses, 134

GGear indicator, 20Grip heating, 16, 53

HHandlebar fittingsGeneral view, left side, 15General view, right side, 16

Hazard warning flashers, 15, 51

HeadlightAdjustment for driving on left/driving on right, 63Beam throw, 11, 64

Headlight flasher, 15Helmet holder, 66High-beam headlight, 15, 18Horn, 15

IIgnitionSwitching off, 40Switching on, 40

Immobiliser, 41Warning, 24

Instrument clusterOverview, 17Sensor for instrument clusterlighting, 17

JJump starting, 111

KKeys, 40, 41

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LLaying up, 120LightsHeadlight flasher, 50High-beam headlight, 50Low-beam headlight, 50Parking light, 50Side light, 50Switch on the parking lights, 50

Low-beam headlight, 18Luggage loops, 66

MMaintenanceGeneral instructions, 88

MirrorsAdjusting, 56

MotorcycleCare, 117Cleaning, 117General view, left side, 11General view, right side, 13Laying up, 120Parking, 76Restoring to use, 120

OOdometer and tripmetersResetting, 44Selecting readings, 43

On-board computerAmbient temperature, 46Average consumption, 47Average speed, 46Oil level, 48Range, 48Selecting readings, 45

PPower socket, 13, 84Pre-ride check, 73

RRear-wheel driveTechnical data, 128

Rear-wheel stand, 103Refuelling, 77ReserveWarning, 24

Residual range, 45Restoring to use, 120Rev. counter, 17

Running gearAdjusting treble setting, 62Technical data, 129

Running in, 74

SSafety instructions, 70SeatInstalling front seat, 65Installing rear seat, 65Lock, 11Releasing rear seat, 14Removing front seat, 64Removing rear seat, 65

Service, 140Status indicators on thedisplay, 20

Service Card, 140Side light, 18Side standFor starting, 72Placing motorcycle on sidestand, 76Removing motorcycle fromside stand, 77

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Spark plugsTechnical data, 134

Speedometer, 17Spring preload, 56Adjusting for front wheel, 57Adjusting for rear wheel, 56, 60Setting with sport suspen-sion, 11Setting with standard suspen-sion, 11

Starter, 16Starting, 72Steering lockLocking, 40

TTechnical dataBrakes, 130Bulbs, 135Clutch, 127Electrics, 134Engine, 125Frame, 135Rear-wheel drive, 128Running gear, 129

Spark plugs, 134Standards, 7Transmission, 128Wheels and tyres, 131

Telltale lights, 17Toolkit, 14Overview, 88Service kit, 89

Torques, 123TransmissionFor starting, 72Technical data, 128

Troubleshooting chart, 122Turn indicatorsLeft, 15, 51Right, 16, 51Switching off, 16, 51

Tyre pressure monitoring RDCLabel on wheel rim, 97Status indicators, 49Warning, 33, 34

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 63Checking tread depth, 96Recommended tyres, 97

Running in, 74Table of tyre pressures, 14Technical data, 131

WWarning lights, 17WarningsMode of presentation, 22

Warnings, overview, 23, 27, 29,32, 36

WheelsInstalling front wheel, 99Installing rear wheel, 102Remove the front wheel, 98Removing rear wheel, 101Technical data, 131

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