rider'smanual k1200gt

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Rider's ManualK 1200 GT

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 depart-ment

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number(company stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with yournew motorcycle so that youcan ride it safely and confid-ently in all traffic situations.Please read this Rider'sManual carefully beforestarting to use your newBMW motorcycle. It containsimportant information onhow to operate the controlsand how to make the bestpossible use of all yourBMW's technical features.In addition, it contains inform-ation on maintenance andcare to help you maintain yourmotorcycle's reliability andsafety, as well as its value.If you have questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your

authorised BMW Motorraddealer will gladly provide ad-vice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoyriding your BMW and that allyour journeys will be pleasantand safe.

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the in-dex at the end of this Rider'sManual if you want to find aparticular topic or item of in-formation.1 General instructions . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . 21Multifunction display . . . . . 22Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23ABS warning light . . . . . . . 23Function indicators . . . . . . 23Warnings, general . . . . . . . 23ABS warningindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Ignition switch andsteering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Electronic immobiliser . . . 39Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Multifunction display . . . . . 42On-board computerOE . . . 43Cruise-controlsystemOE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Grip heatingOE. . . . . . . . . . . 49Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . 50Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Handlebars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 55Stowage compartment . . . 56Front and rear seats . . . . . 57Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 60Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 61Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 62Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . 63Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Safety instructions . . . . . . . 68Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Pulling away with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . 73Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Parking yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Brake system, general . . . 77Brake system with BMWIntegral ABS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 83General instructions . . . . . 84Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 84Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88TopcaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 93General instructions . . . . . 94Standard on-boardtoolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Supplementary on-boardtoolkit (OA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Brake system, general . . . 96Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Front-wheel stand . . . . . . 108Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 117Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Care products . . . . . . . . . . 124Washing themotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Cleaning easily damagedcomponents. . . . . . . . . . . . 125Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Laying up themotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

9 Technical data . . . . . . . 129Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Threaded fasteners . . . . . 130Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Riding specifications . . . . 134Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 135Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 136Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 137Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141BMW Motorradservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spotbreakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Maintenance work . . . . . . 143Maintenanceschedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . . 145Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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'sManual contains the generalviews that will provide youwith an initial overview of yourmotorcycle. All maintenanceand servicing work on themotorcycle is documented inChapter 10. This record ofthe maintenance work youhave had performed on yourmotorcycle is a preconditionfor generous treatment ofgoodwill claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please remem-ber to hand over this Rider'sManual; it is an important partof the motorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings thatyou must comply with for

reasons of your safety and thesafety of others, and to pro-tect your motorcycle againstdamage.

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control,

adjust or look after items ofequipment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a pagewith more detailed in-formation.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE Optional extraYour motorcycle wasassembled completewith all the BMWoptional extras youordered.

OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain option-al accessories throughyour authorised BMWMotorrad dealer; op-tional accessorieshave to be retrofittedto the motorcycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser(Elektronische Weg-fahrsicherung).

ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustment

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DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose vari-ous items of custom equip-ment. This Rider's Manualdescribes optional extras (OE)offered by BMW and selec-ted optional accessories (OA).This explains why the manualmay also contain descriptionsof equipment which you havenot ordered. Please note, too,that your motorcycle mightnot be exactly as illustratedin this manual on account ofcountry-specific differences.If your BMW was suppliedwith equipment not describedin this Rider's Manual, you willfind these features describedin separate manuals.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quotedto the standards and complywith the tolerance require-ments of the Deutsche Institutfür Normung e.V. (DIN). Ver-sions for individual countriesmay differ.

CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motor-cycles are maintained by con-stant development work ondesigns, equipment and ac-cessories. Because of this,your motorcycle may differfrom the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. Norcan errors and omissions beentirely ruled out. We hopeyou will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on

the basis of the data, illustra-tions or descriptions in thismanual.

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General views

General views

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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General view, left side1 Electrically adjustable

windscreen ( 61)2 Battery compartment

( 120)3 Seat lock ( 57)4 Adjuster, spring preload,

rear ( 61)5 Adjuster, damping, rear

( 62)6 Power socket ( 84)

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General view, rightside1 Filler neck, fuel ( 76)2 Adjustable handlebars

( 53)3 Brake-fluid reservoir,

front ( 99)4 Adjuster for headlight

beam throw underneaththe instrument cluster( 55)

5 Stowage compartment( 56)

6 Vehicle identificationnumber

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Underneath the seat1 Seat height adjuster

( 58)2 Filler neck for engine oil

and holder for oil dipstick( 95) ( 96)

3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 99)

4 Helmet holder under-neath rear seat ( 60)

5 Rider's Manual6 Standard on-board

toolkit ( 94)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Switch for cruise-control

system (OE) ( 46)2 ESA button (OE) ( 63)3 Pushbutton, windscreen

( 61)4 Pushbutton, horn5 Pushbutton, left flash-

ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 55) ( 40)

6 Switch, high-beam head-light and headlight flash-er ( 53)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 On-board computer but-

ton (OE) ( 43)2 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 49)3 Pushbutton, starter

( 70)4 Switch for handlebar-grip

heating (OE) ( 49)5 Pushbutton, right flash-

ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 55) ( 40)

6 Pushbutton, cancel flash-ing turn indicators andhazard warning flashers( 56) ( 41)

7 Switch for front-seatheating (OE) ( 50)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Warning and telltale

lights ( 23)3 Multifunction display4 Rev. counter5 Telltale light, anti-theft

alarm (OE)6 Button for setting clock

and dimming display( 42) ( 42)

7 Control, odometer ( 41)8 Sensor for instrument

cluster lighting

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic

day and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Side lights2 Low-beam headlight3 High-beam headlight

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Status indicators

Status indicators

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

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 23

ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 31

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Multifunction display1 Fuel gauge ( 23)2 On-board computer dis-

play (OE) ( 43)3 Panel for warnings

( 23)4 Gear indicator ( 23)5 Coolant temperature

readout ( 23)6 Trip meter ( 41)7 Panel for clock, seat

heating (OE), displaydimmer and ESA (OE)( 42) ( 50) ( 42)( 63)

8 Odometer and tripmeters( 41)

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Warning and telltalelights

1 Telltale light, left turn in-dicator

2 Telltale light, high-beamheadlight

3 Telltale light, neutral4 ABS warning light5 Telltale light, right turn

indicator6 Telltale light, cruise con-

trol (OE)7 Warning light, general8 Brake-pad wear indicator

ABS warning lightThe way in which the ABSwarning light indicates statuscan differ in some countries.

Alternative for the ABSwarning light.

Function indicatorsFuel capacity

The column below thefuel-pump symbol indic-

ates the remaining quantity offuel.

GearShows which gear is en-gaged.

If no gear is engaged, thegear indicator shows N andthe 'neutral' telltale light alsolights up.

Coolant temperatureThe column below thetemperature symbol in-

dicates the coolant temperat-ure.

Warnings, generalMode of presentationGeneral warnings are dis-played by means of plain-textmessages and symbols in themultifunction display. In somecases, they are accompan-ied by the 'General' warninglight showing red or yellow.Two or more warnings can beissued at the same time.

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Warnings, overviewMode of presentation Meaning

Lights up yellow The EWS! warn-ing appears onthe display.

Electronic immobiliser active ( 26)

Lights up yellow Appears on thedisplay

Fuel down to reserve ( 26)

Lights up red Coolant temper-ature indicatorflashes.

Coolant temperature too high ( 26)


Engine electronics ( 27)

Flashes red fourtimes per second

Appears on thedisplay

Insufficient engine oil pressure( 27)


Engine-oil level too low ( 28)

Lights up red Appears on thedisplay

Insufficient battery charge current( 28)

Lights up Brake pads worn down to the wearlimit ( 29)


Rear light bulb defective ( 29)

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Mode of presentation Meaning


Front light bulb defective ( 29)


Bulbs defective ( 29)


Ice warning ( 30)

Appears on thedisplay, accom-panied by the let-ters DWA

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

Lights up yellow Appears on thedisplay, accom-panied by the let-ters DWA

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

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning lightshows yellow.

The EWS! warning appearson the display.The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or com-munication between key andengine electronics is disrup-ted.

Remove all other vehiclekeys from the same ring asthe ignition key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning lightshows yellow.

The fuel-reserve symbolappears on the display.

Lack of fuel can resultin the engine misfiring

and cutting out unexpec-tedly. Misfiring can damagethe catalytic converter; a haz-ardous situation can result ifthe engine cuts out unexpec-tedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

The Tripmaster calcu-lates the residual oper-

ating range and shows thisestimated figure on the dis-play.

The fuel tank contains nomore than the reserve quant-ity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

4 lRefuelling ( 76)

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning lightshows red.

Coolant temperature in-dicator flashes.

Continuing to ride whenthe engine is overheated

could result in engine dam-age.You must comply with the in-structions below.

The coolant temperature istoo high.

You can continue to ride,but ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the en-gine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but keep the ignitionon so that the radiator fancontinues to operate.If the coolant temperatureis frequently too high, havethe fault rectified as soon

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as possible by a special-ist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Engine electronicsGeneral warning lightshows yellow.

Engine electronics sym-bol appears on the dis-

play.

The engine is runningin emergency operating

mode. Engine power mightbe reduced and this cancause hazardous situations,particularly if you attempt toovertake other road users.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.

The engine electronics controlunit has diagnosed a fault. Inexceptional cases, the enginestops and refuses to start.

Otherwise, the engine runs inemergency operating mode.

You can continue to ride,but bear in mind that theusual engine power mightnot be available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Insufficient engine oilpressure

General warning lightflashes red four times

per second.

Engine oil pressure sym-bol appears on the dis-

play.

The oil pressure in the lube-oil system is too low.

The insufficient oilpressure warning does

not fulfil the function of an

oil gauge. The only way ofchecking whether the oil levelis correct is to check the oillevel indicator.

A low oil level is one reasonwhy a warning indicating in-sufficient oil pressure is is-sued.

Checking the engine oillevel ( 95)If the oil level is too low:Topping up the engine oil( 96)

If the warning indicating in-sufficient engine oil level isissued and a check indicatesthat the engine oil level is cor-rect:

Other engine problemsbesides a low oil level

can cause the insufficient en-gine oil pressure warning tobe issued. Continuing to ridein these cases can cause en-gine damage.

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If this warning is issued eventhough the engine oil level iscorrect: do not continue toride.

Do not continue your jour-ney.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Engine-oil level too lowThe "check oil level"symbol appears on the

display.The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessivelylow oil level.

Dipping the oil with the dip-stick is the only way of ascer-taining the exact engine-oillevel. The next time you stopfor fuel:

Checking the engine oillevel ( 95)

If the oil level is too low:Topping up the engine oil( 96)

The oil sensor might bedefective if the "Check oillevel" message appears eventhough a check with thedipstick reveals that the oillevel is correct.

Seek the advice of a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Insufficient battery chargecurrent


Battery charge currentsymbol appears on the

display.

A discharged battery canresult in the engine cut-

ting out unexpectedly, caus-ing a hazardous situation.Have faults rectified as soonas possible.

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

can cause it to dischargecompletely, in which case itwill suffer irreparable damage.If possible, do not continueyour journey.

Battery is not being charged.You can continue toride until the battery isdischarged. Bear in mind,however, that the enginecould cut out suddenlyand that the battery coulddischarge until completelyflat, in which case it mighthave suffered irreparabledamage.

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Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake pads worn down tothe wear limit

Warning light for brake-pad wear lights up.

The electric brake-pad weardetector has registered thatthe brake pads of the front orrear brakes have worn downto the acceptable limit.

Checking brake-pad thick-ness, front brakes ( 97)Checking brake pad thick-ness, rear brakes ( 98)Have worn brake pads re-placed by a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning lightshows yellow.

Defective lamp symbolwith arrow pointing to

the rear is displayed.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk be-

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

Rear light or brake light bulbdefective.

Replacing brake-light, rearlight or rear-indicator bulbs( 113)

Front light bulb defectiveDefective lamp symbolwith arrow pointing to

the front is displayed.



Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, side-light orturn-indicator bulb defective.

Replacing low-beam orhigh-beam headlight bulb( 110)Replacing parking-lightbulbs ( 112)Replacing front turn indicat-or bulb ( 115)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning lightshows yellow.

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Defective lamp symbolwith two arrows is dis-

played.



A combination of the bulb de-fects described above hasoccurred.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Ice warningIce warning symbol ap-pears on the display.

The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lowerthan 3 °C.

The ice warning doesnot mean that there is

no risk of black ice formingat measured temperaturesabove 3 °C.Always take extra care andthink well ahead when tem-peratures are low; rememberthat the danger of black iceis particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in theshade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

Anti-theft alarm batteryweak (OE)

Battery symbol appearson the display, accom-

panied by the letters DWA.

The integral battery in theanti-theft alarm has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its ori-ginal capacity. There is noassurance of how long theanti-theft alarm can remain

operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.


Anti-theft alarm battery flat(OE)

General warning lightshows yellow.

Battery symbol appearson the display, accom-

panied by the letters DWA.

The integral battery in theanti-theft alarm has lost itsentire original capacity. Thereis no assurance that the anti-theft alarm will be operationalif the motorcycle's battery isdisconnected.


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ABS warningindicatorsMode of presentationABS warnings are indicatedby a combination of the'General' warning light andthe ABS warning light. Bothwarning lights can light upcontinuously or flash at a rateof one or four flashes persecond.There are two country-dependent versions of theABS warning light:

Country-dependent ver-sion 1.


Country-dependent version1 is used as the basis for thedescription of the warnings inthis section.

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Warnings, overviewMode of presentation Meaning

Lights up red Brake switch defective ( 33)

Flashes once persecond

Pull-away test not completed ( 33)

Flashes fourtimes per second

Self-diagnosis not completed ( 33)

Lights up red Lights up ABS warning indicators defective( 34)

Lights up red Flashes once persecond

ABS function not available ( 34)

Lights up red Flashes fourtimes per second

Residual braking function active( 35)

Flashes red onceper second

Flashes once persecond

Brake fluid level in wheel brake cir-cuit too low ( 35)

Flashes red fourtimes per second

Flashes fourtimes per second

ABS fault ( 36)

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Brake switch defectiveGeneral warning lightshows red.

There is a defect inthe brake system and

it could result in delayedbraking response and,consequently, accidents.Brake in good time asdelayed braking response canbe expected.

The brake switch is defectiveor incorrectly adjusted. Theincrease in pressure when thelever is pulled or the pedaldepressed is the signal in-dicating to the BMW IntegralABS that the rider wants toapply the brakes. There maybe an unusual response fromthe brakes.

You can continue to ride.Bear in mind, however, thatthe brakes might respond in

a manner to which you arenot accustomed.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Pull-away test notcompleted

ABS warning lightflashes once per

second.

Without the assistanceof the ABS function, the

wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard, andthis could result in accidents.Avoid hard braking if pos-sible.

The ABS function is not avail-able because the pull-awaytest has not been completed.

You can continue to ride.However, the ABS function

is not available until the pull-away test has completed.If possible, do not useemergency braking untilthe pull-away test has beencompleted.

Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning lightflashes four times per

second.


wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard. Youhave to apply considerablymore force to the brakelevers to brake withoutservo-assisted brakes.Avoid hard braking if possible.Apply brakes in good time asincreased effort is required.

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Only residual braking functionavailable in both brake cir-cuits, because self-diagnosisdid not complete.

You can continue to ride.However, the ABS functionand brake servo assistanceare not available until thepull-away test has com-pleted.As soon as possible, leavethe brake lever and thebrake pedal released, sothat self-diagnosis cancomplete.

ABS warning indicatorsdefective


ABS warning light ON.

ABS warnings not avail-able. The system is un-

able to draw your attention to

the non-availability of BMWMotorrad Integral ABS func-tions. This could result in un-expected braking response.Think well ahead, brake earlyand avoid sharp braking ifpossible, because BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS might notbe available.

The controller of the ABSwarnings is defective. ABSfaults cannot be displayed.

You can continue to ride.However, the system is un-able to notify you of ABSfaults if they occur.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ABS function not availableGeneral warning lightshows red.


second.


wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard, andthis could result in accidents.Avoid hard braking if pos-sible.

The ABS function is unavail-able in at least one brake cir-cuit.

You can continue to ride.However, the ABS functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Residual braking functionactive



second.


wheels could lock when thebrakes are applied hard. Youhave to apply considerablymore force to the brakelevers to brake withoutservo-assisted brakes.Avoid hard braking if possible.Apply brakes in good time asincreased effort is required.

Only residual braking func-tion is available in at least onebrake circuit.

You can continue to ride.However, the ABS function

and brake servo assistanceare not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake fluid level in wheelbrake circuit too low

General warning lightflashes red once per

second.


second.

The ABS wheel brakecircuit is a closed sys-

tem whose fluid level cannotbe determined at the brakefluid reservoirs.

Very badly worn brake padscan also trigger the "Brakefluid too low" warning.

Checking brake-pad thick-ness, front brakes ( 97)Checking brake pad thick-ness, rear brakes ( 98)

Worn brake pads canlengthen stopping dis-

tances by a significant marginand consequently cause acci-dents.Apply the brakes in goodtime.

Worn brake pads candamage the brake discs.

Think well ahead and brakecarefully; avoid severe brak-ing.

Have worn brake pads re-placed as quickly as pos-sible by a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

If the brake pads are notbadly worn, the brake system

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will have to be checked formalfunctions and leaks.

Switch off the ignition andpull the brake lever, thenrelease it and depress thebrake pedal.Check the following:Brake pressure perceptibleat brake lever and at brakepedal.Brakes acting on bothwheels.No visible signs of brakefluid leaking.

There is a defect in thebrake system and it

could result in brake fade.Apply the brakes in goodtime.

If these criteria are satis-fied, you can continue rid-ing. Bear in mind, however,that a loss of brake fluid thatcannot be detected might

be the cause of the warn-ing.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

If the function and leak checkreveals a fault:

There is a defect in thebrake system and it

could result in accidents.Do not continue your jour-ney.

Do not continue your jour-ney.Notify a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ABS faultGeneral warning lightflashes red four times

per second.


second.

There are at least two faultsin the brake system. Only theresidual braking function isavailable in at least one brakecircuit and the fluid level inthe brake system is too low.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Electronic immobiliser . . . . . . . . . 39

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 40

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 41

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

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 42

On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . 43

Cruise-control systemOE . . . . . . . 46

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Seat heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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

Stowage compartment. . . . . . . . . 56

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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

Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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

Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master keyand one spare key. Pleaseconsult the information on theelectronic immobiliser (EWS) ifa key is lost or mislaid ( 39).

Ignition switch and steer-ing lock, tank filler cap

lock and the seat and caselocks are all operated withthe same key. On request,the topcase available as anoptional accessory can be ar-ranged to lock with the samekey.

Switching on the ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Side lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 71)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 72)

Switching off the ignition

Brake servo assistanceis not available when the

ignition is off.Do not switch off the ignitionwhen riding.

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered ac-cessories remain opera-tional for a limited periodof time.

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The battery can berecharged via the on-boardsocket.

Locking the handlebars

If the motorcycle is onthe side stand, the sur-

face of the ground will de-termine whether it is better toturn the handlebars to the leftor right. However, the motor-cycle is more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn

the handlebars to the left toset the steering lock.

Turn the handlebars to thefull left or right lock position.Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handle-bars slightly.Ignition, lights and all func-tion circuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliserProtection against theftThe electronic immobiliserhelps protect your BMW Mo-torrad motorcycle from theft,and this enhanced security isat your disposal without anyneed for you to set paramet-ers or activate additional sys-tems. The engine of a motor-cycle fitted with this electronicimmobiliser can be startedonly with the keys that belong

to the vehicle. You can alsohave your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer bar individualkeys, for example if a partic-ular key goes missing. Theengine cannot be started witha key that has been barred.

In-key electronicsAn electronic component isintegrated into each of yourkeys. The motorcycle's elec-tronics exchange certain con-tinuously changing signalswith the electronics in thekey; these signals are spe-cific to your motorcycle andthey 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 attachedto the same ring as the

ignition key used to start the

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engine could "irritate" theelectronics, in which case theenabling signal for starting isnot issued. The EWS warningappears in the multifunctiondisplay.Always keep the spare keyseparately from the ignitionkey.

Replacement keys andextra keysYou can obtain replace-ment/extra keys only throughan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. The keys are partof an integrated securitysystem, so the dealer is underan obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applicationsfor replacement/extra keys. Ifyou want to have a lost keybarred, you have to bring withyou all the other keys thatbelong to the motorcycle. Akey that has been barred can

subsequently be cleared andreactivated for use.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on the hazardwarning flashers

Switch on the ignition.

Simultaneously press but-ton 1 for left turn indicatorsand button 2 for right turnindicators.

The hazard warningflashers place a strain

on the battery. Do not usethe hazard warning flashersfor longer than absolutelynecessary.

If you press a turn-indicator button with

the ignition switched on,the turn-indicator functionis activated instead of thehazard warning flashers,and remains active untilyou release the button. Thehazard warning flashersrecommence flashing as soonas the button is released.

Hazard warning flashers inoperation.Left/right turn indicator tell-tale lights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.

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Left/right turn indicator tell-tale lights off.

Switching off the hazardwarning flashers

Press cancel button 3.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.Alternative: Simultaneouslypress button 1 for left turnindicators and button 2 forright turn indicators.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.

Odometer andtripmetersOdometer

The odometer reading ap-pears in display field 1.

Selecting the tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.

When you switch on theignition, the tripmeter

reading shown when the igni-tion was switched off alwaysreappears on the multifunc-tion display.

Briefly press tripmeter but-ton 1 once to proceed toeach subsequent step inthe cycle.

The tripmeter display field al-ternately shows the following:

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Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

Resetting the tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.

Select the desired tripmeter.Press tripmeter button 1and hold it down for longerthan 2 seconds.The tripmeter is reset tozero.

ClockSetting the clock

Attempting to set theclock while riding the

motorcycle can lead to ac-cidents.Set the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.


Press button 1 for longerthan 2 seconds.Hours reading 2 starts toflash.Briefly press button 1.

The hour increments by oneeach time you press thebutton.Press button 1 for longerthan 2 seconds.Minutes reading 3 starts toflash.Briefly press button 1.The minute increments byone each time you pressthe button.Press button 1 for longerthan 2 seconds.Setting confirmed.

Multifunction displayDisplay dimmingThe brightness of the backlitmultifunction display is ad-justable.

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Adjusting dimmer

Attempting to adjust thedimmer while riding the

motorcycle can lead to acci-dents.Do not attempt to adjust thedimmer unless the motorcycleis at a standstill.

Press button 1.The level of dimming ap-pears in display field 2.Press button 1 again.The brightness of thedisplay increases one leveleach time you press thebutton. Each time you

press the button aftermaximum brightness isreached, brightness isreduced by one level.

On-board computerOE

Selecting readings

Switch on the ignition.Press BC button 1 brieflyeach time.

The on-board computer's dis-play field cycles through thefollowing sequence:

Residual rangeAverage speedAverage consumptionOil-level reading (when mo-torcycle is at a standstill)Ambient temperature

Residual rangeResidual range is calculatedon the basis of your style ofriding and the amount of fuelleft in the tank; the readingindicates the estimated dis-

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tance you can travel beforethe fuel supply runs out.If the motorcycle is restingon its side stand, the level inthe tank cannot be measuredcorrectly, so this estimate ofresidual operating range willbe inaccurate.When you refuel, theon-board computer does notregister the increase in fuellevel unless several litres areadded to the fuel already inthe tank.

The calculated range isan approximate value.

Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you shouldnot try to use the full residualrange before refuelling.

Calculating averagespeedElapsed time since the lastRESET is used as the basisfor calculating average speed.Times during which the en-gine was stopped are ex-cluded from the calculation.

Resetting average speed

Repeatedly press BCbutton 1 until the averagespeed appears in thedisplay.

Hold the BC button downfor at least 2 seconds (RE-SET).The display shows "---.--km"

Calculating averageconsumptionAverage consumption is cal-culated by dividing the dis-tance covered since the lastRESET by the correspondingamount of fuel used.

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Resetting averageconsumption

Repeatedly press BC but-ton 1 until the average fuelconsumption appears in thedisplay.Hold the BC button downfor at least 2 seconds (RE-SET).The display shows"--.- l/100 km".

Oil level

The "Oil" reading gives youan indication of the engineoil level. You can call up thisreading only when the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

The preconditions for auto-matic registration of the oillevel are as follows:

Engine idling for at least 30seconds.Engine at operating temper-ature.Make sure the motorcycle isupright.

The readings mean:

Oil level is correct

Check the oil level withthe dipstick the next

time you stop for fuel. If youcall up another reading on theon-board computer, this sym-bol remains visible beside theBC line.

Oil level cannot bemeasured (conditions as

stated above not satisfied).

The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for 5seconds when you nextswitch on the ignition.

The oil sensor might bedefective if the "Check

oil level" message reappearseven though a check with thedipstick reveals that the oillevel is correct. In this case,

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consult your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Ambient temperatureThe current ambient temper-ature is displayed.

An ice warningappears if the ambient-

temperature reading dropsbelow 3 °C. The displayautomatically switchesfrom any other mode to thetemperature reading when thetemperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.The reading flashes until youselect some other displaymode.

Cruise-controlsystemOE

Switching on cruisecontrol

Move switch 1 to ON.Telltale light 2 in the switchlights up red.

Setting road speed

Briefly push button 3 in theSET direction

Cruise control telltalelight shows.

The motorcycle maintainsyour current cruising speedand the setting is saved.

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Step-by-stepacceleration

Briefly push button 3 in theSET directionSpeed increases by approx.2 km/h each time you pushthe button, and the new set-ting is saved.

Stepless acceleration

Push button 3 in the SETdirection and hold it in thisposition.The motorcycle acceleratessteplessly.Release button 3.The motorcycle maintainsyour current cruising speedand the setting is saved.

Step-by-stepdeceleration

Briefly push button 3 in theRES directionSpeed decreases by ap-prox. 2 km/h each time youpush the button, and thenew setting is saved.

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Stepless deceleration

Push button 3 in the RESdirection and hold it in thisposition.The motorcycle deceleratessteplessly.Release button 3.The motorcycle maintainsyour current cruising speedand the setting is saved.

Deactivating cruisecontrol

Apply the brakes or pull theclutch or close the throttle

(turn the throttle twistgripback past the idle position).The cruise-control system isdeactivated.The cruise control telltalelight goes out.The telltale light in theswitch remains on.

Resuming formercruising speed

Push button 3 in the RESdirection.

Opening the throttledoes not deactivate

the cruise-control system. If

you release the twistgrip themotorcycle will decelerateonly to the cruising speedsaved in memory, eventhough you might haveintended slowing to a lowerspeed.

Cruise control telltalelight shows.

The motorcycle resumesthe previous cruising speed.

Switching off cruisecontrol

Move switch 1 to OFF.

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The system is deactivated.Button 3 is locked.

Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch).

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock andthus cause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

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

A Normal operating posi-tion (run)

B Engine switched off.

You cannot start theengine unless the kill

switch is in the run position.

Grip heatingOE

1 Grip heating switch

The handlebar grips havetwo-stage heating. Gripheating can be activated onlywhen the engine is running. Ifthe motorcycle is fitted withan optional-extra on-boardcomputer, the first-stageheating adjusts to the airtemperature measured by thetemperature sensor.

The increase in powerconsumption caused by

the grip heating can drain the

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battery if you are riding at lowengine speeds. If the chargelevel is low, grip heating isswitched off to ensure thebattery's starting capability.

2 Heating off.3 50% heat output, adap-

ted to suit air temperat-ure if the motorcycle iffitted with an optional-extra on-board computer(one dot visible).

4 100 % heat output (threedots visible)

Seat heatingOE

Dependency on batterycharge stateSeat heating can be activ-ated only when the engine isrunning. If the charge level islow, the heating is switchedoff to ensure the battery'sstarting capability.

Seat heating, front seat

1 Switch for seat heating,front seat

The front seat has two-stageheating.

2 Heating off.3 50% heat output4 100% heat output

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Seat heating, rear seat

1 Switch for seat heating,rear seat

The rear seat has two-stageheating.

2 Switch centred: Heatingoff.

3 Switch pushed to right:50% heat output.

4 Switch pushed to left:100% heat output.

Indicator in themultifunction display

Switch on the front-seat orrear-seat heating.

The heating stages are indic-ated on the left of the seat-heating symbol for the frontseat and on the right for therear seat:

Appears when front-seatand/or rear-seat heating

is on

50% heat output, forfront seat on left, rear

seat on right

100% heat output, forfront seat on left, rear

seat on right

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ClutchAdjusting the clutchlever

If the position of theclutch fluid reservoir is

changed, air can enter theclutch system.Do not twist the handlebarfitting or the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding

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

Turn adjuster A to position1:Smallest span.Turn adjuster A to position3:Largest span.

BrakesAdjusting the handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir

can allow air to penetrate thebrake system.Do not twist the handlebarfitting or the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust thebrake lever while riding

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

Turn adjuster A to position1:Smallest span.Turn adjuster A to posi-tion 4:Largest span.

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HandlebarsAdjusting handlebars

Fully slacken screws 1.Sit on the motorcycle, pullthe handlebars toward youand move them up or downto the desired position.Make sure that the handle-bars are perfectly engagedin the handlebar mounts.Tighten screws 1 to thespecified tightening torque.

Fastener, handlebar ad-juster to bottom handle-bar yoke

20 Nm

LightsSwitching on the sidelightsThe side lights switch onautomatically when theignition is switched on.

The side lights place astrain on the battery. Do

not switch the ignition on forlonger than absolutely neces-sary.

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

When the engine is notrunning you can switch

on the high-beam headlightby switching on the ignitionand either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or oper-ating the headlight flasher.

Switching on the high-beam headlight

Press the top part ofswitch 1 for the high-beamheadlight.High-beam headlightswitched on.Move switch 1 for thehigh-beam headlight to thecentre position.High-beam headlightswitched off.Press the bottom part ofswitch 1 for the high-beamheadlight.

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The high-beam headlightis switched on until you re-lease the button (headlightflasher).

Switching on the parkinglights

Switch off the ignition.

You can switch on theparking lights only imme-

diately after switching off theignition.

Press and hold downswitch 1 for the left turn

indicators until the parkinglights are ON.

Switching off the parkinglights

Switch on the ignition.Parking lights switched off.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf the motorcycle is ridden ina country where the oppos-ite rule of the road applies, itsasymmetric low-beam head-light will tend to dazzle on-coming traffic.Have the headlight setaccordingly by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Commercially availableadhesive tape will dam-

age the plastic lens of thelight.Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer, inorder to avoid damaging theplastic lens of the light.

Headlight beam throwand spring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gen-erally kept constant whenspring preload is adjusted tosuit load.Spring preload adjustmentmight not suffice only ifthe motorcycle is veryheavily loaded. Under thesecircumstances, headlightbeam throw has to beadjusted to suit the weightcarried by the motorcycle.

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Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an

authorised BMW Motorraddealer, if you are unsurewhether the headlight basicsetting is correct.

Headlight beam-throwadjustment

1 Adjuster for headlightbeam throw underneaththe instrument cluster

Spring preload adjustmentmight not suffice if the motor-cycle is very heavily loaded.Moving the pivot lever adjusts

headlight beam throw so asnot to dazzle oncoming traffic.

A Neutral positionB Position for heavy load

Turn indicatorsSwitching on the leftflashing turn indicators


Press left-hand turn indicat-or button 1.

The turn indicators arecancelled automatically

after you have ridden for ap-proximately 10 seconds, orcovered a distance of about200 m.

Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-handturn indicators flashes.

Switching on the rightflashing turn indicators


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Press right-hand turn indic-ator button 2.

The turn indicators arecancelled automatically

after you have ridden for ap-proximately 10 seconds, orcovered a distance of about200 m.

Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-handturn indicator flashes.

Cancelling the turnindicators

Press cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale light isoff.

Stowage compartment

Opening the stowagecompartment

Use the ignition key to turnlock barrel 2 to right angleswith the forward direction oftravel.Lock of the stowage com-partment unlocked.Push the lock barrel in.Lid 1 pops up.

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Closing the stowagecompartment

Snap lid 1 closed and pushit down.The lock engages with anaudible click.Use the ignition key to turnlock barrel 2 in line with theforward direction of travel.Lock of the stowage com-partment locked.

Front and rear seatsRemoving rear seat

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise in the seatlock.

Lift the seat at the rear andrelease the key.

With OE Seat heating:

Disconnect plug 2 bysqueezing locking tabs 3together at top and bottom.

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Pull the seat to the rear torelease it from its holders.Place the seat, upholsteredside down, on a clean sur-face.

Removing front seatMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing rear seat ( 57)

Lift the rear of the frontseat.


Disconnect plug 2 bysqueezing locking tabs 3together at top and bottom.

Lift the seat up to remove.Place the seat, upholsteredside down, on a clean sur-face.

Adjusting front seatMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing rear seat ( 57)Removing front seat ( 58)

Pull seat-height adjuster 1to the limit position.

Push the seat height ad-juster fully forward and upor down, as applicable.Limit position A:

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Seat set to high position.Limit position B:Seat set to low position.Installing front seat ( 59)Installing rear seat ( 59)

Installing front seatIf too much pressure isapplied in the forward

direction, there is a dangerthat the motorcycle will bepushed off its stand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.


Connect plug 2.

Push the front seat forwardinto the seat heightadjuster. Check that theseat is correctly seated.

Installing rear seatIf too much pressure isapplied in the forward

direction, there is a dangerthat the motorcycle will bepushed off its stand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.


Connect plug 2.

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Slide the rear seat under-neath the front seat andpush it down firmly at therear.The seat engages with anaudible click.

Helmet holderHelmet holderunderneath rear seat

Helmet holder 1 is on the rearright, underneath the rearseat.

Using helmet holderMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing rear seat ( 57)

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out ofthe way when you hook thehelmet into position.

Use the wire rope availableas an optional extra to se-cure the helmet to helmetholder 1.Installing rear seat ( 59)

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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move the mirror to the de-sired position by pressinglightly at the appropriatepoint close to the rim.

WindscreenAdjusting windscreen

Switch on the ignition.Press the top section ofbutton 1.Windscreen higherPress the bottom section ofbutton 1.Windscreen lower

Spring preloadSpring preload andweightIt is essential to set springpreload to suit the loadcarried by the motorcycle.Increase spring preload whenthe motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce springpreload accordingly when themotorcycle is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do

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

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Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is

being ridden can lead to acci-dents.Do not attempt to adjustspring preload unless themotorcycle is at a standstill.

The knob can be pulledout and angled down for

easier accessibility.


If you want to increasespring preload, turn knob 1

in the direction indicated bythe HIGH arrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in thedirection indicated by theLOW arrow.

One click correspondsto a half turn of

the knob. The range ofadjustment comprises 20turns.

Rear spring preload, ba-sic setting

One-up, rider weighing 85 kgTurn the knob as far as it willgo in the direction indicatedby the LOW arrow and thenturn it back 15 clicks in thedirection indicated by theHIGH arrow.

Shock absorbersShock-absorber settingsand spring preloadDamping must be adaptedto suit spring preload. An in-crease in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting rear shockabsorber

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do

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


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Adjust the rear shock ab-sorber, using a screwdriverto turn adjusting screw 1.

If you want a harder damp-ing characteristic, use ascrewdriver to turn adjust-

ing screw 1 in the directionindicated by the H arrow.If you want a softer damp-ing characteristic, use ascrewdriver to turn adjust-ing screw 1 in the directionindicated by the S arrow.

The adjusting screw canbe turned through three

and a half turns.

Rear suspension, basicsetting

One-up, rider weighing 85 kgTurn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the directionindicated by the H arrow andthen turn it back one and ahalf turns in the direction in-dicated by the S arrow.

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESAOE

Settings

Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESA provides a con-venient way of adapting themotorcycle to different condi-tions. Three spring preloadsettings can be combinedwith three damping charac-teristics to fine-tune the mo-torcycle's suspension to theload it carries and the surfaceover which you want to ride.The damping characteristic isshown in panel 1 of the mul-

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tifunction display, and springpreload in panel 2.

Calling up settingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 1.The current setting is dis-played.The reading remains visiblefor a few seconds beforedisappearing automatically.

Adjusting suspensiondamping


Press button 1.

You can adjust thedamping characteristic

while the motorcycle is on themove.

The current setting is dis-played.Press button 1 once briefly.

The display field startsat the current status andcycles through the followingsequence:COMFORT Comfortabledamping characteristicNORMAL Normal dampingcharacteristic

SPORT Sporty dampingcharacteristic

The setting shown on thedisplay is automaticallyaccepted as the dampingcharacteristic if you allowa certain length of timeto pass without pressingbutton 1. The readingflashes while adjustment isin progress.

Adjusting spring preloadStart the engine.

Press button 1.

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The current setting is dis-played.Press and hold downbutton 1 until the readingchanges.

The display field startsat the current status andcycles through the followingsequence:

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

The setting shown on thedisplay is automaticallyaccepted as the springpreload if you allow acertain length of time topass without pressingbutton 1. The readingflashes while adjustment isin progress.

You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-

cycle is on the move.

TyresChecking tyre pressures

Incorrect tyre pressureadversely affects the

handling characteristics ofthe motorcycle and can leadto accidents.Always check that the tyrepressures are correct.

At high road speeds,tyre valves have a tend-

ency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a suddenloss of tyre pressure, fit ametal valve cap with rubbersealing ring to the rear tyreand make sure that the cap isscrewed on firmly.

Incorrect tyre pressurereduces the operating

life of the tyres.Always check that the tyrepressures are correct.

Check that tyre pressuresare correct as per the databelow.

Front wheel, tyre pres-sure

2.5 bar (when cold)Rear wheel, tyre pres-sure

2.9 bar (when cold)If tyre pressure is too low:

Correct the tyre pressures.

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Pulling away with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . 73

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 74

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 77

Brake system with BMW IntegralABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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

HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

This applies even to shortjourneys, and to every sea-son of the year. Your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealerwill be glad to advise you onthe correct clothing for everypurpose.

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

Mismatched settings of thespring-strut and shock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.

Correct loadingOverloading andimbalanced loads

can adversely affect themotorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permiss-ible gross weight and be sureto comply with the instruc-tions on loading.

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

versely affect your percep-tion and your ability to as-sess situations and make de-cisions, and slow down your

reflexes. Medication can ex-acerbate these effects.Do not ride your motorcycleafter consuming alcohol,drugs and/or medication.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which is col-ourless and odourless buthighly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaustfumes therefore

represents a health hazardand can even cause lossof consciousness with fatalconsequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in anenclosed space.

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High voltageTouching live parts ofthe ignition system with

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

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

Do not run the fuel tank dry.Do not attempt to start orrun the engine with a spark-plug cap disconnected.Stop the engine immediatelyif it misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specifiedmaintenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will des-troy the catalytic con-

verter.Note the points listed for pro-tection of the catalytic con-verter.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaustare high.

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

clothing and luggage, etc.)could ignite if allowed tocome into contact with thehot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable ma-terials to come into contactwith the hot exhaust system.

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle fora lengthy period with themotorcycle at a standstill:overheating would result.

In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine toidle unnecessarily. Ride awayimmediately after starting theengine.

Tampering with thecontrol unit of theelectronic engine-management system

Tampering with the con-trol unit of the electronic

engine-management systemcan damage the motorcycleand cause accidents.Do not tamper with thecontrol unit of the electronicengine-managementsystem.

Tampering with the con-trol unit of the electron-

ic engine-management sys-tem can result in mechanicalloads that the motorcycle's

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components are not designedto withstand. Damage causedin this way is not covered bythe warranty.Do not tamper with thecontrol unit of the electronicengine-managementsystem.

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

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front andrearClutchClutch fluid levelShock absorber setting andspring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressures

Cases correctly installedand luggage secured

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuel-ling stop)

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-cycle with the side stand ex-tended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itselfoff if you start it with the gear-box in neutral and then en-gage a gear before retractingthe side stand.

GearboxYou can start the enginewhen the gearbox is in neutralor if you pull the clutch witha gear engaged. Do not pullthe clutch until after you haveswitched on the ignition, asotherwise the engine will

refuse to start. When thegearbox is in neutral, thegreen neutral telltale light ison and the gear indicatorin the multifunction displayshows N.

Starting the engine

Kill switch 1 in run posi-tion A.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 71)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 72)

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ABS self-diagnosis can-not be performed if the

ignition is switched on whilethe brake lever is pulled orthe brake pedal depressed.Self-diagnosis is performedas soon as the brake leversare in their fully released po-sitions for the first time. Untilthis completes the ABS func-tion is not available and thesame applies to power assist-ance for the brakes; the sys-tem is in the residual brakingfunction mode.When you start the engine,

wait for the ABS to completeits self-diagnosis.

Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperaturesare very low, you might

find it necessary to open thethrottle slightly when startingthe engine. At ambient tem-peratures below 0 °C, disen-gage the clutch after switch-ing on the ignition.

The start attempt isautomatically interrupted

if battery voltage is too low.Recharge the battery beforeyou start the engine, or usejump leads and a donorbattery to start.

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the enginerefuses to start. ( 130)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runsa test of the 'General' warn-ing light when the ignitionis switched on. The warn-ing light shows first red andthen yellow, so that you cancheck that it is in working or-der. This pre-ride check is in-dicated by the word CHECK!appearing in the display. Ifthe motorcycle is equippedwith the cruise control op-tional extra, SET lights upas well. The test is abortedif you start the engine beforeit completes.Phase 1


The CHECK! reminder ap-pears on the display.

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Phase 2General warning lightshows yellow.

The CHECK! reminder ap-pears on the display.

If the motorcycle is fittedwith the cruise-control

OE, the cruise control telltalelight shows.If the 'General' warning light isnot displayed:

Some malfunctions can-not be indicated if the

'General' warning light cannotbe displayed.Check that the 'General'warning light comes on, andthat it lights up yellow andthen red.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ABS warning lightsThere are two country-dependent versions of theABS warning light:



The description below isbased on country-dependentversion 1.

ABS self-diagnosisThe BMW Motorrad IntegralABS performs self-diagnosisand a pull-away test to ensureits operability. Self-diagnosisis performed automaticallywhen you switch on theignition. Self-diagnosis isnot performed unless bothbrake levers are in their fullyreleased positions.

Phase 1Self-diagnosis is in progress.



second.

Phase 2Self-diagnosis is complete.


second.If self-diagnosis did not com-plete:

Release the brake levers assoon as possible.

If an error message appearswhen self-diagnosis com-pletes:

See the section entitled"Status indicators" for in-formation on how to inter-pret these messages.

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The ABS warning lightdoes not go out until the

pull-away test completes.

Pulling away withBMW MotorradIntegral ABSStarting on gradients

Select a gear.Release the clutch lever andboth brake levers.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 71)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 72)Apply the brakes and disen-gage the clutch.Start the engine.

ABS pull-away testWhen you pull away, theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSchecks the ABS sensors.


second.

The ABS warning light goesout when the pull-away testcompletes.

If an error message appearswhen the pull-away test com-pletes:

See the section entitled"Status indicators" for in-formation on how to inter-pret these messages.

Running inThe first 1000 km

While running in the mo-torcycle, vary the throttleopening and engine-speedrange frequently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial periodon twisting, fairly hilly roads,avoiding high-speed main

roads and highways if pos-sible.

Exceeding the specifiedengine speeds while run-

ning in will lead to increasedengine wear.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.

Do not exceed the rpm lim-its recommended for run-ning in.

Running-in speed

7000 min-1

No full-load acceleration.Avoid low engine speeds atfull load.Do not omit the first inspec-tion after 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 500 km.

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You can compensate for thisinitial reduction in braking ef-ficiency by exerting greaterpressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance

by a significant margin.Apply the brakes in goodtime.

TyresNew tyres have a smoothsurface. This must beroughened by riding in arestrained manner at variousheel angles until the tyresare run in. This running inprocedure is essential if thetyres are to achieve maximumgrip.

Tyres do not have theirfull grip when new and

there is a risk of accident atextreme angles of heel.

Avoid extreme angles ofheel.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside stand

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

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

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

The side stand is de-signed to support only

the weight of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on the mo-

torcycle with the side standextended.

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

If the motorcycle is onthe side stand, the sur-

face of the ground will de-termine whether it is better toturn the handlebars to the leftor right. However, the motor-cycle is more stable on a levelsurface with the handlebarsturned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turnthe handlebars to the left toset the steering lock.

Turn the handlebars to fullleft or right lock.Check that the motorcycleis standing firmly.

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On a gradient, the mo-torcycle should always

face uphill; select 1st gear.

Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcyclefrom side stand

Unlock the steering lock.


ignition is off; the motorcyclecan start to roll.Particularly when the motor-cycle is parked on a gradi-ent, switch on the ignition andwait for the ABS to completeits self-diagnosis.

Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.From the left, grip thehandlebars with both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg overthe seat and lift the motor-

cycle to the upright posi-tion.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.

An extended side standcan catch on the ground

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

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

Placing motorcycle oncentre stand

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

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

Switch off the engine.

Dismount and keep your lefthand on the left handlebargrip.With your right hand, gripthe rear grab handle or therear frame.Place your right foot on thepin of the centre stand, andpress the stand down un-til its curved feet touch theground.Place your full body weighton the centre stand and atthe same time pull the mo-torcycle to the rear.

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

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

Check that the motorcycleis standing firmly.

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Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcyclefrom centre stand


ignition is off; the motorcyclecan start to roll.Particularly when the motor-cycle is parked on a gradi-ent, switch on the ignition andwait for the ABS to completeits self-diagnosis.

Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Place your left hand on theleft handlebar grip.Grip the rear grab handlewith your right hand.Push the motorcycle for-ward off the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable.A naked flame close to

the fuel tank can cause a fireor explosion.Do not smoke. Never bringa naked flame near the fueltank.

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make itsway onto the rear tyre. Thiscould cause a fall.Do not fill the tank past thebottom edge of the fillerneck.

Fuel attacks plastics,which become dull or

unsightly.Wipe off plastic parts immedi-ately if they come into contactwith fuel.

Leaded fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.


Open the protective cap.Open the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itcounter-clockwise.Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below.

Recommended fuelgrade

Super Plus, unleaded

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98 ROZ/RONFuel grade, usablewith power- andconsumption-relatedrestrictions

Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON

Usable fuel capacity

24 lReserve fuel

4 lPress the filler cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and closethe protective cap.

Brake system, generalDescending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes whendescending mountain passes.

Under extreme conditions,the brakes could overheatand suffer severe damage.Use both front and rearbrakes, and make use of theengine's braking effect aswell.

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 driedout.

Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail totake effect immediately

if the motorcycle was riddenon salt-covered roads and the

brakes were not applied forsome time.Apply the brakes in goodtime until the salt layer on thebrake discs and brake padshas been removed.

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

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

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

faces or muddy roads, thebrakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirtor moisture on the discs orbrake pads.

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Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

Brake system withBMW Integral ABSHow does ABS work?The amount of braking forcethat can be transferred tothe road depends on factorsthat include the coefficient offriction of the road surface.Loose stones, ice and snowor a wet road all have muchlower coefficients of frictionthan a clean, dry asphalt sur-face. The lower the coeffi-cient of friction, the longer thestopping distance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent thatbraking force exceeds themaximum transferrable limit,the wheels start to lock andthe motorcycle loses its dir-

ectional stability; a fall is im-minent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenesand adapts braking pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force, so the wheelscontinue to rotate and direc-tional stability is maintainedirrespective of the conditionof the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregu-larities can cause the wheelsto lose contact temporarilywith the road surface; if thishappens the braking forcethat can be transmitted tothe road can drop to zero.If the brakes are applied un-der these circumstances theABS has to reduce brakingforce to ensure that direc-tional stability is maintainedwhen the wheels regain con-

tact with the road surface.At this instant, the BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS must as-sume an extremely low coef-ficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotateunder all imaginable circum-stances, because this is theprecondition for ensuring dir-ectional stability. As soon asis registers the actual circum-stances, the system reactsinstantly and adjusts brakingforce accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.

How can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes areapplied, a load distributionshift takes place with the loadmoving forward from the rearwheel to the front wheel.The sharper the motorcycledecelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel.

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The higher the wheel load,the more braking force canbe transmitted without thewheel locking. To optimisestopping distance, applythe front brakes rapidlyand keep on increasingthe force you apply to thebrake lever. This makesthe best possible use of thedynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Rememberto pull the clutch at thesame time. In the "panicbraking situations" that aretrained so frequently brakingforce is applied as rapidlyas possible and with therider's full force exerted onthe brake levers; under thesecircumstances the dynamicshift in load distributioncannot keep pace with theincrease in deceleration andthe tyres cannot transmitthe full braking force to the

surface of the road. ABShas to intervene to keep thefront wheel from locking; thisincreases stopping distance.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter stop-ping distances which BMWIntegral ABS permits mustnot be used as an excusefor careless riding. ABS isprimarily a means of ensur-ing a safety margin in genuineemergencies.Take care when cornering.When you apply the brakeson a corner, the motorcycle'sweight and momentum takeover and even BMW IntegralABS is unable to counteracttheir effects.

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

Severe braking cancause the rear wheel to

lift off the ground.When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot berelied on in all circumstancesto prevent the rear wheel fromlifting clear of the ground.

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What happens if ABSfails?A malfunction of the BMWMotorrad Integral ABSis brought to the rider'sattention by a warning light inthe instrument cluster. Theintegral braking function andthe brake booster remainfunctional if only ABS controlfails. If these systems failas well, the residual brakingfunction comes into play.Under these circumstancessignificantly more force hasto be applied to the brakelevers and brake lever travelincreases.The residual braking functionis a mechanical function andirrespective of battery chargestate, it is always available ifthe BMW Motorrad IntegralABS fails. It complies with allstatutory requirements for thedesign of motor-vehicle brake

systems in countries through-out the world and enables therider to brake the motorcycle.Always bear the following inmind if you ride with the resid-ual braking function active:

Set the brake lever to max-imum span to maximisepossible brake-lever travelAlways brake by applyingboth the front and rearbrakesWhen justified by the road-traffic situation repeatedlytest the brakes to familiar-ise yourself with brake re-sponseTake the road surface dulyinto account and adaptbraking force accordinglyThis is a get-you-homefunction, so you shouldconsult a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW motor-

cycle dealer, at the earliestpossible opportunity.

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS ensures direction-al stability on any surface.The system is not optimisedfor special requirements thatapply under extreme compet-itive situations off-road or onracing circuits.

Brake boosterThe hydraulic pump in theBMW Integral ABS booststhe braking force acting onthe wheel when the brakesare applied. By boosting thebraking force in this way,BMW Integral ABS achieveshigher braking efficiency thanstandard brake systems.

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Partially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equippedwith partially integral brakes.Both front and rear brakesare applied when you pull thehandbrake lever. The foot-brake lever acts only on therear brake.The electronic controller inthe BMW Integral ABS regu-lates braking-force distribu-tion between front and rearwheels. Braking-force distri-bution depends on load andis recalculated every time theABS controller comes into ac-tion.

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technicalsystem cannot perform

beyond the abilities dictatedby its level of maintenance.To ensure that the BMW Mo-

torrad Integral ABS is alwaysmaintained in optimum condi-tion, it is essential for you tocomply strictly with the spe-cified inspection intervals.

What aspects are ofimportance as regardsroad-safety trainingcourses?Braking situations in whichABS actively intervenesproduce a sharp rise inelectricity consumptionas opposed to ordinarybraking manoeuvres, and thisplaces a severe strain on thebattery. Under normal ridingconditions the battery is beingcharged constantly, so itscharge capacity is usuallyadequate. If the motorcycleis to be off the road for aperiod of several weeks, atrickle charger available froman authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer should be connectedor the battery disconnectedand its charge level toppedup before the motorcycleis restored to use. It istypical of road-safety trainingcourses that they involve anexceptionally high numberof braking manoeuvres withABS intervention occurring inrapid succession, alternatingwith breaks and assessmentphases in which the motor-cycle is not on the move. TheABS interventions place asevere load on the battery,and because very littleactual riding is undertakenthe battery is not beingcharged in the normal way.In isolated instances, thisunusual set of circumstancescan result in conditions inwhich the regulatory functionis no longer at the rider'sdisposal when the brakes

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are applied by extremelyfast and vigourous actuationof the brake lever becausethis, in combination with thediminished level of powerin the electrical system,brings ABS to the limit ofits technical capabilities.Observations on the part ofBMW Motorrad in the fieldindicate that a comparablesituation has not arisen inordinary road traffic or evenduring on-circuit trainingcourses.

Always bear the followingin mind when taking part inroad-safety training courses:

Check the telltale and warn-ing lights before each brak-ing practiceAfter five braking practicesat the most, ride the motor-cycle a lengthy distance torecharge the battery

Switch off consumers suchas seat heating and heatedhandlebar grips, radio,navigation system andaccessories connected tothe socketsKeep the ignition switchedoff during breaks and con-sultations; if the engine iskilled by means of the killswitch the light and all elec-tronic systems remain onand will drain the power re-serves of the battery

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Accessories

Accessories

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

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

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

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and ac-cessories for your motorcyclethat are approved by BMW forthis purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approvedcan be obtained from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer, together with expertadvice on their installationand use.These parts and productshave been tested by BMW forsafety, function and suitability.BMW accepts product liabilityfor them.Conversely, BMW is unableto accept any liability whatso-ever for parts and accessor-ies which it has not approved.

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine whetherit can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motor-cycles without constitutinga safety hazard. Country-specific official authorisa-tion does not suffice as as-surance. Tests conductedby these instances cannotmake provision for all operat-ing conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, con-sequently, they are not suffi-cient in some circumstances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW foryour motorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Makesure that the motorcycle doesnot infringe national road-vehicle construction and useregulations.

Power socketRatings

The supply to standard sock-et 1 and the extra socket (OA)is cut off automatically if bat-tery voltage is low or the loadexceeds the maximum of 8 Afor both sockets combined.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electricalaccessories only when the ig-nition is switched on. The ac-cessory remains operationalif the ignition is subsequently

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switched off. In order to en-sure that the drain on the on-board power supply system isminimised, the supply to thepower socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes afterthe ignition is switched off,and it is also temporarily in-terrupted during the start pro-cedure.

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

Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or obstructthe steering angle andhandling characteristicsCannot be trapped

Incorrectly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables asdescribed above.

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LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading andimbalanced loads

can adversely affect themotorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permiss-ible gross weight and be sureto comply with the instruc-tions on loading.

Fitting a luggage system willaffect the handling of yourmotorcycle. The maximumspeed recommended forriding with loaded cases is180 km/h. If the large or smalltopcase (OA) is fitted, themaximum permissible speedis 180 km/h.

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

Make sure that the weightis uniformly distributedbetween right and left.Pack heavy items at thebottom and toward the in-board side.Max. load in each case (leftand right): 10 kg.Max. load in tank rucksack5 kg.

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CaseOpening cases

Turn the key to the OPENposition in the case lock.The case is unlocked.

Press lock barrel 1.

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

Closing cases

Pull release lever 2 all theway up.Close the lid of the caseand press it down. Checkthat nothing is trappedbetween the lid and thecase.

Push release lever 2 down.The release lever engages.Turn the key to the LOCKposition in the case lock.The case is closed.

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Removing the case

Turn the key to theRELEASE position in thecase lock.The handle pops out.

Pull handle 3 out and thenpull it up as far as it will go.The case is released andcan be removed.

Installing casesPull the handle up as far asit will go.

Seat the case in holders 4.

Push handle 3 down until itengages.The case is correctly en-gaged on its holders.

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Turn the key to the LOCKposition in the case lock.The case is closed.Check that the case is se-cure.

TopcaseOA

Opening topcase

Turn the key to the OPENposition in the topcase lock.The topcase is unlocked.

Press lock barrel 1.Lever 2 pops up.Pull the release lever up.The lid of the topcaseopens.

Closing topcase

Pull release lever 2 all theway up.Close the lid of the topcaseand press it down. Checkthat nothing is trappedbetween the lid and thecase.

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Push release lever 2 down.The release lever engages.Turn the key to the LOCKposition in the topcase lock.The topcase is locked.

Removing topcaseTurn the key to theRELEASE position in thetopcase lock.The handle pops out.

Pull handle 3 up as far as itwill go.Lift the topcase at the rearand pull it off the luggagecarrier.

Installing topcasePull the handle up as far asit will go.

Hook the topcase into pos-ition on the luggage carrier.Make sure that hooks 4 aresecurely seated in the cor-responding keepers 5.

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Push handle 3 down until itengages.The topcase is correctly en-gaged on its carrier.Turn the key to the LOCKposition in the topcase lock.The topcase is locked.Check that the topcase issecure.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

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

Standard on-board toolkit . . . . . . 94

Supplementary on-board toolkit(OA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 96

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

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

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118793

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General instructionsThe 'Maintenance' chapterdescribes work involving thereplacement of wear partsthat can be performed withminimum effort.Special tightening torques arelisted as applicable.If you are interested in inform-ation on more extensive work,we recommend the repairmanual on CD-ROM whichapplies to your particular mo-torcycle. You can obtain acopy from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Standard on-boardtoolkit

1 Screwdriver with revers-ible blade

2 Torx wrench, T253 Torx wrench, T45

Supplementary on-board toolkit (OA)

1 Screwdriver blade2 Socket wrench, w/f 173 Spark plug socket span-

ner4 Open-ended spanner,

w/f 175 TORX wrenches, T40,

T45, T50

The supplementary kitis available as an op-

tional accessory (OA). Pleaseconsult your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Engine oilChecking the engine oillevel

The engine can seize ifthe oil level is low, and

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

Oil can collect in thesump if the motorcycle

is out of use for an extendedperiod of time; this oil has tobe pumped into the oil tankbefore the level is read. Theengine oil must be at oper-ating temperature to do this.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no morethan a short ride will lead tomisinterpretation; this in turn,means that the engine will beoperated with the incorrectquantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,

check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the temperat-ure the higher the oil level inthe oil tank. Check the engineoil level immediately after alengthy journey.

Check that the engine isat operating temperature,make sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.Allow the engine to idle forone minute.Switch off the ignition.Removing front seat ( 58)Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.

Remove oil filler cap 1 byturning it counter-clockwise.

Use a dry cloth to wipe oildipstick 2 clean

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Seat the oil dipstick on theoil filler neck, but do notengage the threads. Makesure that the dipstick isseated in guide 3.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil, specifiedlevel

Between MIN and MAX marks

If the oil level is below theMIN mark:

Top up the engine oil.

If the oil level is above theMAX mark:

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Topping up the engine oilChecking the engine oillevel ( 95)

Pour engine oil in throughfiller neck 1 until it reachesthe specified level.

Brake system, generalReliabilityA fully functional brake sys-tem is a basic requirement forthe road safety of your motor-cycle.Do not ride the motorcycle ifyou have any doubts about

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the dependability of the brakesystem.Under these circumstanceshave the brake systemchecked by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Incorrect working prac-tices endanger the reli-

ability of the brakes.Have all work on the brakesystem performed by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking operation ofthe brakes

Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

The noise of the hydraulicpump running must be aud-ible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.The noise of the hydraulicpump running must be aud-ible.

Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, front brakes

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

thickness can cause a reduc-tion in braking efficiency andunder certain circumstancesthey can cause damage tothe brake system.In order to ensure the de-pendability of the brake sys-tem, do not permit the brakepads to wear past the minim-um permissible thickness.


Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascer-tain their thickness. Viewingdirection: Between wheeland front fork toward thebrake caliper.

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Brake-pad thickness,front

The wear indicating markson the brake pads must beclearly visible.

If the wear indicating mark isno longer clearly visible:

Have the brake pads re-placed by a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking brake padthickness, rear brakes

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

thickness can cause a reduc-tion in braking efficiency andunder certain circumstancesthey can cause damage tothe brake system.In order to ensure the de-pendability of the brake sys-tem, do not permit the brakepads to wear past the minim-um permissible thickness.


Visually inspect the brakepads from the right to as-certain their thickness.

Brake-pad thickness,rear

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Make sure that the brake discis not visible through the borein the inboard brake block.

If the brake disc is visible:Have the brake pads re-placed by a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.Apply the brakes in goodtime.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.

Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid levelin reservoir 1.

The brake fluid levelin the reservoir does

not drop as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop.

If the brake fluid level falls:Have the defect rectifiedas quickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can al-

low air to penetrate the brakesystem. This significantly re-duces braking efficiency.Apply the brakes in goodtime.


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Check the brake fluid levelin reservoir 1.

The brake fluid levelin the reservoir does

not drop as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluidDo not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop.If the brake fluid level falls:

Have the defect rectifiedas quickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-

ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ClutchChecking clutchoperation

Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If the pressure point is notclearly perceptible:

Have the clutch checkedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

TyresChecking tyre treaddepth

Your motorcycle's hand-ling and grip can be im-

paired even before the tyreswear to the minimum tyretread depth permitted by law.

Have the tyres changed ingood time before they wearto the minimum permissibletread depth.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Measure the tyre treaddepth in the main treadgrooves with wear marks.

Tyres have wear indic-ators integrated into the

main tread grooves. The tyreis worn out when the tyretread has worn down to thelevel of the marks. The loca-tions of the marks are indic-ated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI orby an arrow.

If the tyre tread no longercomplies with the minimumlegally required tread depth:

Replace the tyre.

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RimsChecking rims

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rimschecked and, if necessary,replaced by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

WheelsApproved wheels andtyresFor each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests certain makes,and approves those that itcertifies as roadworthy. IfBMW Motorrad has not ap-proved the wheels and tyres,it cannot assess their suitab-

ility or provide any guaranteeof road safety.Use only wheels and tyresapproved by BMW Motorradfor your type of motorcycle.You can obtain detailed in-formation from your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer oron the Internet at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Removing front wheelMake sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.

Remove screws 1 on leftand right.Pull the front mudguard for-ward to remove.

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Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

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

Remove securing screws 2of the left and right brakecalipers.

Force the brake padsslightly apart by rockingbrake calipers 3 backand forth A against brakediscs 4.Mask off the parts of thewheel rim that could bescratched in the process ofremoving the brake calipers.Carefully pull the brake cal-ipers back and out untilclear of the brake discs.When removing the leftbrake caliper, take care notto damage the ABS sensorcable.

When removing the rightbrake caliper, take care notto alter the routing of thesensor cable of the brake-pad wear detector.Raise the front of the mo-torcycle until the front wheelcan rotate freely. BMW Mo-torrad recommends theBMW Motorrad front wheelstand for lifting the motor-cycle.Fitting the front wheel stand( 108)

Remove right-hand axleclamping screw 5.

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The left axle clampingscrew locates the

threaded bush in the frontsuspension. If the threadedbush is not correctly alignedthe gap between the ABSsensor ring and the ABSsensor will not be correct andthis can cause the ABS tomalfunction or allow the ABSsensor to be damaged.In order to ensure that thethreaded bush remains cor-rectly aligned, do not slackenor remove the left axle camp-ing screw.

Remove quick-releaseaxle 6, while supporting thewheel.

BMW Motorrad providesan adapter for removing

the quick-release axle. Thisadapter can be combinedwith a commercially availablew/f 22 open-end or ring span-ner. The BMW special tool

number is 36 3 691 and theadapter is available from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Lower the front wheel to theground between the frontforks.

Take care not to damagethe ABS sensor when

rolling out the front wheel.Note the ABS sensor whenrolling out the front wheel.

Roll the front wheel forwardto remove.

Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the spe-

cified torque can work looseor their threads can sufferdamage.Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by aspecialist workshop, prefer-

ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

There is a risk of dam-aging parts of the front

brake, particularly the BMWIntegral ABS, in the courseof the procedure describedbelow.Take care not to damage thebrake system, in particular theABS sensor with cable andthe ABS sensor ring.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round

to rotate in the correct direc-tion.Note the direction-of-rotationarrows on the tyre or thewheel rim.

Take care not to damagethe ABS sensor when

rolling in the front wheel.Note the ABS sensor whenrolling in the front wheel.

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Roll the front wheel intoposition between the frontforks.

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 6 andtighten to specified torque.

Quick-release axle inthreaded bush

50 NmTighten right axle clamp-ing screw 5 to the specifiedtightening torque.

Clamping screw forquick-release axle inwheel carrier

19 NmRemove the front wheelstand.

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe

through if it comes intocontact with the brake disc.Make sure that the ABSsensor cable is routedcorrectly.

Clip the ABS sensor cableinto three retaining clips 3.Ease the brake calipers onto the brake discs.

Install securing screws 2.Front brake caliper towheel carrier

30 Nm

Route the ABS sensor cablebetween the brake caliper

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and the front forks as illus-trated here.Clip the ABS sensor cableinto two retaining clips 7.Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Install the front mudguardand install screws 1 on leftand right.Switch on the ignition.Wait for ABS self-diagnosisto complete.Firmly pull the handbrakelever until the pressure pointis perceptible, and repeatthis operation several times.

Removing rear wheelMake sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.

Remove screw 1 from silen-cer cover 2.Pull the cover to the rear toremove.

Remove clamp 3 from thesilencer.Do not remove the sealinggrease from the clamp.

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Remove screw 4 for thebracket of the end silencerfrom the rear footrest.Turn the end silencer down.Engage first gear.

Remove studs 5 from therear wheel, holding thewheel as you do so.Lower the rear wheel to theground.Roll the rear wheel out to-ward the rear.

Installing rear wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the spe-

cified torque can work looseor their threads can sufferdamage.Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by aspecialist workshop, prefer-

ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

Roll the rear wheel into po-sition at the rear-wheel ad-apter.Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.

Install wheel studs 5 andtighten to specified torquein diagonally opposite se-quence.

Rear wheel to wheelflange

60 Nm

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Turn the end silencer to itsinitial position.

Install screw 4 for thebracket of the end silencerin the rear footrest, but donot tighten it at this point.

Align clamp 3 on the endsilencer with mark A (arrow)on oxygen sensor B.Tighten clamp 3 on the endsilencer to the specifiedtightening torque.

Silencer to manifold

35 NmThread-locking compound:Optimoly TA

If the gap between therear wheel and the end

silencer is too small, the rearwheel can overheat.The clearance between therear wheel and the end silen-cer must be at least 15 mm.

Install screw 4 for thebracket of the end silencerin the rear footrest andtighten the screw to thespecified torque.

Silencer to rear footrest,right

16 Nm

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Push silencer heat shield 2with guide A into retainer B.

Install screw 1 of the silen-cer heat shield.

Front-wheel standFront-wheel standA front wheel stand forsimple, safe changing ofthe front wheel is availablefrom BMW Motorrad. TheBMW special tool number is36 3 971 and the front-wheelstand is available from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer. You also need theadapters with the BMWspecial tool number 36 3 973.

The BMW Motorradfront wheel stand is

not designed to supportmotorcycles not fitted with acentre stand or without otherauxiliary stands. A motorcycleresting only on the front wheelstand and the rear wheel cantopple.Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another aux-iliary stand before lifting the

front wheel with the BMWMotorrad front-wheel stand.

Fitting the front wheelstand


Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two pins 2 apartuntil the front suspensionfits between them.Use locating pins 3 to setthe front wheel stand to thedesired height.

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Centre the front wheel standrelative to the front wheeland push it against the frontaxle.

Push both mounting pins 2through the triangles of thebrake caliper anchoragesjust far enough to allowthe front wheel to be rolledbetween them.

There is a risk of dam-aging the ABS sensor

ring of the BMW Integral ABS.Push the pin in just farenough to ensure that it

clears the sensor ring of theBMW Integral ABS.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the motorcycle israised too far the centre

stand will lift clear of theground and the motorcyclecould topple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centrestand remains on theground.

Apply uniform pressure topush the front wheel stand

down and raise the motor-cycle.

BulbsGeneral instructionsThe failure of a bulb is sig-nalled in the display by thedefective lamp symbol. Thebulbs for brake light and rearlight are the same; the bright-ness of the light is regulatedin accordance with the applic-ation.



The bulb is pressurisedand can cause injury if

damaged.

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Wear protective gogglesand gloves when changingbulbs.

The types of bulb fittedto your motorcycle are

listed in the section entitled"Technical data".

Do not touch the glassof new bulbs with your

fingers. Use a clean, dry clothto hold the bulbs when hand-ling them. Dirt deposits, inparticular oil and grease, in-terfere with heat radiationfrom the bulb. This leads tooverheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Replacing low-beam orhigh-beam headlightbulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could

topple in the course of theoperations described below.

Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.

With OE Xenon lights :

Xenon lights operatewith high voltage; incor-

rect working procedures canresult in fatalities.Have all work on the xenonlight system, including thework involved in replacingbulbs, performed by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyby an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

For the time being, ride withthe high-beam headlightswitched on.In order not to dazzle on-coming traffic, set the head-light beam throw adjuster tothe position for riding withmaximum payload.Have the bulb replaced assoon as possible by a spe-

cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Remove cover 1 (low-beamheadlight) or covers 2 (high-beam headlight).Remove the covers of thehigh-beam headlight bulbsby turning them counter-clockwise.

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To remove the cover of thelow-beam headlight bulb,push locking lever 3 down,swing the cover down andremove.

Disconnect plug 4.

Disengage spring clip 5from the latches and swingit up.

Remove bulb 6.Replace the defective bulb.

High-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 WLow-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 WWith OE Xenon lights :Xenon bulb, D2R / 35 W

Use a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

Install bulb 6.

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Close and lock springclips 5.

Connect plug 4.

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

Replacing parking-lightbulbs


topple in the course of theoperations described below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.



Parking light, right: discon-nect plug 1.

Parking light, left: discon-nect plug 2.

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Turn the bulb socket bycounter-clockwise to re-move.

Remove bulb 3 from thebulb holder.Replace the defective bulb.

Parking-light bulb

W5W / 12 V / 5 WUse a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

Insert bulb 3 into the bulbsocket.Turn the bulb socket clock-wise to install.

Parking light, left: connectplug 2.

Parking light, right: connectplug 1.

Replacing brake-light, rear light or rear-indicator bulbs




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Remove screws 1.Pull the bulb housing to therear until it is clear of theholders.

Turn bulb socket 2 (brake-light /rear-light bulb) or 3(indicator bulb) counter-clockwise to remove fromthe bulb housing.

Press bulb 4 into socket 5and remove by turning itcounter-clockwise.Replace the defective bulb.

Rear-light /brake-lightbulb

P21W / 12 V / 21 WRear flashing turn indic-ator bulbs

P21W / 12 V / 21 WUse a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

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Press bulb 4 into socket 5and turn it clockwise to in-stall.

Turn bulb socket 2 (brake-light /rear-light bulb) or 3

(indicator bulb) clockwise toinstall it in the bulb housing.

Seat retaining pins 7 of thebulb housing in retainers 6.Make sure that the wires arenot trapped.

Install screws 1.

Replacing front turnindicator bulb



Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

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Remove screw 1.Pull the bulb housing for-ward to remove

Disconnect plug 2.

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

Press bulb 4 into bulb hous-ing 3 and remove by turningit counter-clockwise.

Replace the defective bulb.Front flashing turn indic-ator bulbs

P21W / 12 V / 21 WUse a clean, dry cloth tohold the new bulb.

Press bulb 4 into socket 3and turn it clockwise to in-stall.

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Turn bulb socket 3 clock-wise and install it in the bulbhousing.

Connect plug 2.

Seat the bulb housing in thefairing.Install screw 1

Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not

have a load-capacity ratingadequate for jump-startingthe engine. Excessively highcurrent can lead to a cablefire or damage to the vehicleelectronics.Do not use the on-boardsocket to jump-start theengine of the motorcycle.

Touching live parts ofthe ignition system with

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

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact withthe motorcycle.Use only jump leads fittedwith fully insulated crocodileclips at both ends.

Jump-starting with adonor-battery voltage

higher than 12 V can damagethe vehicle electronics.Make sure that the batteryof the donor vehicle has avoltage rating of 12 V.


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Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.When jump-starting the en-gine, do not disconnect thebattery from the on-boardelectrical system.Remove the battery-compartment cover.Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Begin by connecting oneend of the red jump leadto the positive terminal ofthe discharged battery andthe other end to the pos-itive terminal of the donorbattery.Then connect one end ofthe black jump lead to thenegative terminal of the

donor battery, and the otherend to the negative terminalof the discharged battery.Start the engine of thevehicle with the dischargedbattery in the usual way; ifthe engine does not start,wait a few minutes beforerepeating the attemptin order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idlefor a few minutes beforedisconnecting the jumpleads.Disconnect the jump leadfrom the negative terminalsfirst, then disconnect thesecond lead from the posit-ive terminals.Install the battery-compartment cover.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or

other products to start theengine.

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

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

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If the battery is not dis-connected, the on-board

electronics (e.g. clock, etc.)gradually drain the battery.This can cause the battery torun flat. If this happens, war-ranty claims will not be ac-cepted.If the motorcycle is to be outof use for more than fourweeks, disconnect the batteryor connect a suitable tricklecharger to the battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a trickle-charger

specially designed for com-patibility with the electronicsof your motorcycle. Using thischarger, you can keep thebattery charged during longperiods of disuse, withouthaving to disconnect the bat-tery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You canobtain additional information

from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Charging battery whenconnected

Charging the connec-ted battery directly at the

battery terminals can damagethe vehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a char-ger connected directly to thebattery posts.

If you switch on the ig-nition and the multifunc-

tion display and telltale lightsfail to light up, the battery iscompletely flat. Attempting tocharge a completely flat bat-tery via the on-board socketcan cause damage to the mo-torcycle's electronics.If a battery has discharged tothe extent that it is completely

flat, it has to be disconnec-ted from the on-board circuitsand charged with the char-ger connected directly to thebattery posts.

Only chargers suitablefor this mode of char-

ging can be used to rechargethe battery via the on-boardsocket. Unsuitable chargerscould cause damage to themotorcycle's on-board elec-trics.Use BMW chargers withthe part numbers 71 607 688 864 (220 V) or, asapplicable, 71 60 7 688 865(110 V). If you are in doubt,disconnect the battery fromthe on-board systems andconnect the charger directlyto the battery.

Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connec-

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ted to the motorcycle's on-board electrical system.

The motorcycle'son-board electronics

know when the battery isfully charged. The on-boardsocket is switched off whenthis happens.

Comply with the operatinginstructions of the charger.

If you are unable tocharge the battery

through the power socket,you may be using a chargerthat is not compatible withyour motorcycle's electronics.If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect thecharger directly to thebattery.

Charging the batterywhen disconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operatinginstructions 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 inter-

vals in the course of a lengthyperiod of disuse. See the in-structions for caring for yourbattery. Always fully rechargethe battery before restoring itto use

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

topple in the course of theoperations described below.Always make sure that the

motorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.


Remove screws 1.Lift the battery compartmentcover up and back to re-move.

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Disconnection inthe wrong sequence

increases the risk ofshort-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative lead 5first.Remove protective cap 4from the positive terminal.Then disconnect positivelead 3.Remove screws 6 and pullthe retainer to the rear.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and

forth if it is difficult to re-move.

Installing batteryIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could


Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Place the battery in the bat-tery compartment, positiveterminal on the left in theforward direction of travel.

Slip the battery retainerover the battery and installscrews 6.

Installation in the wrongsequence increases the

risk of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.Never install the batterywithout the protective cap.

Connect battery positivelead 3 first.Seat protective cap 4 on thepositive terminal.

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Then connect battery negat-ive lead 5.

Place the battery-compartment cover inmounts 2

Install screws 1.

Switch on the ignition.Fully open the throttle onceor twice.The engine managementsystem registers thethrottle-valve position.Setting the clock ( 42)

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Washing the motorcycle . . . . . . 124

Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Protective wax coating. . . . . . . . 126

Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . 126

Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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Care productsWe recommend that youuse the cleaning and careproducts you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. Thesubstances in BMW CareProducts have been tested inlaboratories and in practice;they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care

products can result indamage to motorcyclecomponents.Do not use solvents such ascellulose thinners, cold clean-ers, fuel or the like, and donot use cleaning productsthat contain alcohol.

Washing themotorcycleWe recommend that youuse BMW insect remover tosoften and wash off insectsand resilient dirt on paintedparts prior to washing themotorcycle.To prevent stains, donot wash the motorcycleimmediately after it has beenexposed to strong sunlightand do not wash it in the sun.Make sure that the motor-cycle is washed frequently,especially during the wintermonths.To remove road salt, cleanthe motorcycle with cold wa-ter immediately after everytrip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs and

pads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have driedout.

Warm water intensifiesthe effect of salt.

Use only cold water to washoff road salt.

The high pressure ofsteam cleaners can

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

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

WindscreenHeadlight lens made ofplasticGlass cover of the instru-ment clusterBlack, unpainted parts

The use of unsuitableproducts to clean plastic

parts can damage the sur-face.Do not use products thatcontain alcohol or solvents toclean plastic surfaces, and donot use scouring agents.Even fly-remover pads orcleaning pads with hard

surfaces can producescratches.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the

affected areas with a wetcloth.

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

Fuel and chemicalsolvents attack the

material of the windscreen;the windscreen becomesopaque or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

ChromeUse plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome,particularly if it has beenexposed to road salt. Usechrome polish for additionaltreatment.

RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cool-ing.For example, use a gardenhose with 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 spraysor other care products thatcontain silicon.

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Paint careWashing the motorcycleregularly will help counteractthe long-term effects ofsubstances that damagethe paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution ornatural sources of dirt, forexample tree resin or pollen.Remove particularlyaggressive substancesimmediately, however, asotherwise the paint canbe affected or becomediscoloured. Substancesof this nature include spiltfuel, oil, grease, brake fluidand bird droppings. Werecommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleanerfor this purpose.Marks on the paintwork areparticularly easy to see afterthe motorcycle has beenwashed. Remove stains of

this kind immediately, usingcleaning-grade benzene orpetroleum spirit on a cleancloth or ball of cotton wool.We recommend that specksof tar be removed with BMWtar remover. Remember towax the parts treated in thisway.

Protective waxcoatingFor the protective wax coatingof paint, we recommend thatyou use only BMW vehiclewax or agents that containcarnauba wax or syntheticwaxes.It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles"on the surface, instead offorming beads.

Laying up themotorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the mainand side stand pivots with asuitable lubricant.Coat bright metal andchrome-plated parts withan acid-free grease (e.g.Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in adry room in such a way thatthere is no load on eitherwheel.

Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the

engine oil and the oil filter ele-ment changed by a special-ist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer. Combine work for lay-ing up/restoring to use with aBMW service or inspection.

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Restoring motorcycleto use

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

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 130

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 134

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

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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 (run).

Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 70).

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 70).

Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutchlever.

No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 76)

Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 119)

Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Front brake caliper to wheelcarrier

M8 x 32 -10.9 30 Nm

Clamping screw for quick-release axle in wheelcarrier

M8 x 30 19 Nm

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Front wheel Value Valid

Quick-release axle in threadedbush

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Silencer to rear footrest, right

M8 x 30 16 Nm

Silencer to manifold

M8x60 - 10.9Apply thin coat of greasebetween socket and ball,Optimoly TA

35 Nm

Rear wheel to wheel flange

Wheel carrier with cut thread,M10 x 40 x 1.25

60 Nm

Handlebars Value Valid

Fastener, handlebar adjuster tobottom handlebar yoke

M8 A2-70 20 Nm

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Engine

Type

Type, engine Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, four valves per cylinder withcam followers; liquid cooled cylinders andheads, integrated coolant pump, electronicfuel injection, integrated six-speed gearbox,dry-sump lubrication

Technical data

Effective displacement 1157 cm3

Cylinder bore 79 mm

Piston stroke 59 mm

Compression ratio 13 : 1

Nominal output 112 kW, At engine rpm: 9500 min-1

With OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, At engine rpm: 8500 min-1

Max. torque 130 Nm, At engine rpm: 7750 min-1

With OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 111 Nm, At engine rpm: 5000 min-1

Maximum permissible engine speed 10000 min-1

Idle speed 1050±50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super Plus, unleaded98 ROZ/RON

Fuel grade, usable with power- andconsumption-related restrictions

Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON

Fuel tank capacity 24 l, usable4 l, including reserve of

Engine oil

Engine oil capacity, total 3.5 l, With filter change0.5 l, Difference between MIN / MAX marks

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

Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF throughSH. BMW Motorrad recommends not usingoil additives, because they can have a detri-mental effect on clutch operation. Please donot hesitate to contact your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer if you have any questionsrelating the choice of a suitable engine oil foryour motorcycle.

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Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 10 W-40 �-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures

SAE 15 W-40 �-10 °C

Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

Acceleration 3.1 s, From: 0...100 km/h

Clutch

Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

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Transmission

Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed cassette gearbox, integ-rated into engine block

Gear ratios

Total gear ratio 2.521, 1st gear

Total gear ratio 1.842, 2nd gear

Total gear ratio 1.455, 3rd gear

Total gear ratio 1.287, 4th gear



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Final drive

Rear wheel drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears

Final drive gear ratio 2.82 : 1

Running gear

Front suspension Double leading link

Front suspension - total suspension travel 115 mm, Static125 mm, Dynamic

Rear suspension, type Single-tube gas-pressure shock absorber

Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, At wheel

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Brakes

Front brake, type Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with4-piston fixed calipers and floating brakediscs

Front brake pads, material Sintered metal

Rear brake, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed disc

Rear brake pads, material Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Front wheel, rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front wheel, tyre designation 120/70 ZR 17

Rear wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Rear wheel, rim size 5.50" x 17"

Rear wheel, tyre designation 180/55 ZR17

Tyre pressures

Front wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, when cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, when cold

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Electrics

On-board socket, rating (Total load rating forall sockets)

8 A

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

Type

Type, battery Gel battery

Technical data

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 19 Ah

Technical data

Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI

Spark plug electrode gap (When new) 0.8 mm

Spark plug electrode gap (Wear limit) Spark-plug replacement as per maintenanceschedule

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Lighting

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

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

With OE Xenon lights : Xenon bulb, D2R / 35 W

Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Rear-light /brake-light bulb P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs P21W / 12 V / 21 W

Frame

Main frame, type Composite with internal-high-pressure form-ing and extruded sections and chill castings

Type plate, location Frame cross-tube, rear

Vehicle identification number (VIN), location Frame side section, front right

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Dimensions

Overall motorcycle length 2318 mm

Maximum width 982 mm, Across cases

Maximum height (To top edge of windscreen) 1438 mm, DIN unladen weight, windscreendown

Seat height, front 820 mm, Without rider

With OE Front seat, low: 790 mm, Without rider

Weights

Unladen weight 288 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road90 % load of fuel, without OE

Permissible gross weight 520 kg

Maximum payload 238 kg

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 142

BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

BMW Motorrad Service Card -On-the-spot breakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Maintenance schedules . . . . . . . 144

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 150

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BMW MotorradserviceAdvanced technologyrequires specially adaptedmethods of maintenance andrepair.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed

inexpertly, it could result inconsequential damage andthus constitute a safety risk.BMW Motorrad recommendsyou to have all the associatedwork on your motorcycle car-ried out by a specialist work-shop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Your authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can provide inform-ation on the specified Ser-vice, Inspection and AnnualInspection work needed.Have all maintenance andrepair work carried out

confirmed in the "Service"chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorraddealers are supplied with thelatest technical informationand have the necessary tech-nical know-how. BMW Mo-torrad recommends that youcontact your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer if you havequestions regarding your mo-torcycle.

BMW Motorrad servicequalityAlong with its reputation forengineering quality and highreliability, BMW Motorrad is abyword for excellent quality ofservice.To ensure that your BMWis always in optimum condi-tion, we recommend that youhave the maintenance workrequired for your motorcyclecarried out regularly, prefer-

ably by your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. Evidence ofregular maintenance is essen-tial for generous treatment ofgoodwill claims.Certain signs of wear,moreover, might otherwisenot be noticed until it istoo late to put them rightat moderate cost. Yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer's mechanics knowevery detail of your motor-cycle and can take remedialaction if necessary beforeminor faults develop intoserious problems. By havingthe necessary repairs doneproperly and in good time,you save time and money inthe long run.

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BMW MotorradService Card - On-the-spot breakdownassistanceIn the event of a breakdown,the BMW Motorrad ServiceCard issued with each newBMW motorcycle enablesyou to access an extensiverange of services such asbreakdown assistance, mo-torcycle transportation etc.(details can differ from coun-try to country). In the event ofa breakdown, contact BMWMotorrad's Mobile Service.The specialists will providethe necessary advice and as-sistance.You will find importantcountry-specific contactaddresses and the after-salesservice organisation phonenumbers in the "ServiceKontakt / Service Contact"

brochures, along withinformation on Mobile Serviceand the dealership network.

BMW Motorrad servicenetworkOur extensive after-sales ser-vice network is in place tolook after you and your mo-torcycle in more than 100countries. In Germany alone,you have the best possibleaccess to approximately 200authorised BMW Motorraddealers.All information concerningthe international dealershipnetwork can be found in thebrochures entitled "ServiceContact Europe" and "ServiceContact Africa, America, Asia,Australia, Oceania".

Maintenance workIntervalsSome maintenance taskshave to be performed aftera certain time, others dependon the distance covered bythe motorcycle.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in checkhas to be performed whenthe motorcycle has coveredbetween 500 km and 1,200km

BMW Annual InspectionSome maintenance work hasto be carried out at least oncea year. Other tasks dependon the distance the motor-cycle has covered.

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BMW ServiceAfter the first 10,000 kmand every additional 20,000km (30,000 km, 50,000km, 70,000 km, etc.) if thisdistance is covered within ayear.

BMW InspectionAfter the first 20,000 kmand every additional 20,000km (40,000 km, 60,000km, 80,000 km, etc.) if thisdistance is covered within ayear.

MaintenanceschedulesThe maintenance schedule foryour motorcycle depends onthe equipment fitted, and onthe motorcycle's age and thedistance it has covered. Yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer will be happy to supply

a copy of the current main-tenance schedule for yourmotorcycle on request.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCarried out in accord-ance with manufacturer'sinstructions

Date, stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCarried out in accord-ance with manufacturer'sinstructions

Odometer reading

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BMW ServiceBMW Annual In-spectionBMW ServiceBMW Inspection

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

Item Odometerreading

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Pull-away test, 73Starting on gradients, 73Warning light, 23

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 83

Anti-theft alarm, 18

BBattery

Battery compartment, 11Charging battery whenconnected, 119Charging the battery whendisconnected, 120Installation, 121Removal, 120Technical data, 138Warning, battery chargecurrent, 28

Beam throw, 13Brake fluid

Checking level, front, 13, 99Checking level, rear, 15, 99

Brake leverAdjusting the handbrakelever, 52

Brake padsChecking front, 97Checking rear, 98Warning, wear limit, 29

BrakesChecking operation, 97Safety instructions, 77Technical data, 137With Integral ABS, 78

BulbsGeneral instructions, 109Replacing brake-lightbulb, 113Replacing front turnindicator bulb, 115Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb, 110Replacing low-beamheadlight bulb, 110Replacing parking-lightbulbs, 112

Replacing rear lightbulb, 113Replacing rear-indicatorbulbs, 113Technical data, 139Warning, bulb failure, 29

CCare, 123Case

Closing, 88Installing, 89Opening, 88Removing, 89

Centre standPlacing motorcycle oncentre stand, 75Removing motorcycle fromcentre stand, 76

Checklist, 70Clock

Adjusting, 18, 42

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ClutchAdjusting the clutchlever, 52Technical data, 134

Confirmation of maintenancework, 145

CoolantTemperature gauge, 23Warning, coolant temperat-ure, 26

Cruise-control system, 16Deactivating, 48Resuming cruisingspeed, 48Setting road speed, 46Step-by-step accelera-tion, 47Step-by-step decelera-tion, 47Stepless acceleration, 47Stepless deceleration, 48Switching off, 48Switching on, 46

DDimensions

Technical data, 140

EElectrics

Technical data, 138Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 17, 49Engine

Starting, 70Technical data, 132Warning, engine electron-ics, 27

Engine oilChecking level, 95Filler neck, 15Oil dipstick, 15Technical data, 133Topping up, 96Warning, engine oil level, 28Warning, engine oil pres-sure, 27

ESA, 16, 63Adjusting spring preload, 64Adjusting suspensiondamping, 64Calling up settings, 64

EWSWarning, 26

FFinal drive

Technical data, 136Frame

Technical data, 139Front seat

Adjusting, 15, 58Heating, 17, 50Installation, 59Removal, 58

Front-wheel standInstalling, 108

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FuelQuantity reading, 23Refuelling, 76Technical data, 133Warning, fuel down toreserve, 26

Fuses, 138

GGear indicator, 23Grip heating, 17, 49

HHandlebar fittings

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

HandlebarsAdjusting, 53

Hazard warning flashers, 16,17Switching off, 41Switching on, 40

HeadlightAdjusting headlight beamthrow, 54, 55High-beam headlight, 19Low-beam headlight, 19Side lights, 19

Helmet holder, 15, 60High-beam headlight, 16

Telltale light, 23Horn, 16

IIdle

Telltale light, 23Ignition

Switching off, 38Switching on, 38

ImmobiliserWarning, 26

Instrument clusterOverview, 18Sensor for lighting, 18

JJump starting, 117

LLaying up, 126Lights

Switching off the parkinglights, 54Switching on the high-beamheadlight, 53Switching on the low-beamheadlight, 53Switching on the parkinglights, 54Switching on the sidelights, 53

MMaintenance

General instructions, 94Intervals, 143

Multifunction display, 18Adjusting dimmer, 43Overview, 22

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OOdometer and tripmeters

Odometer, 41Resetting the tripmeter, 42Selecting the tripmeter, 41

On-board computer, 17Oil level, 45Resetting average con-sumption, 45Resetting averagespeed, 44Residual range, 43Selecting readings, 43

PParking, 74Power socket, 11, 84Pre-ride check, 71

RRear seat

Heating, 51Installation, 59Removal, 57

Refuelling, 76Filler neck, 13

ReserveWarning, 26

Residual range, 43Restoring to use, 127Rev. counter, 18Rider's Manual, 15Rims

Test, 101Running gear

Technical data, 136Running in, 73

SSafety instructions, 67

Brakes, 77Seat, 15Seat lock, 11Service, 142Service Card, 143

Side standPlacing motorcycle on sidestand, 74Removing motorcycle fromside stand, 75Starting the engine, 70

Spark plugs, 138Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjusting, 61Spring preload, rear

Adjusting, 11, 61Starter, 17Starting, 70Steering lock, 39Stowage compartment, 13

Closing, 57Opening, 56

Suspension damping, rearAdjusting, 11, 62

TTechnical data

Battery, 138Brakes, 137

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Bulbs, 139Clutch, 134Dimensions, 140Electrics, 138Engine, 132Engine oil, 133Final drive, 136Frame, 139Fuel, 133Running gear, 136Spark plugs, 138Transmission, 135Weights, 140Wheels and tyres, 137

Telltale lights, 18Overview, 23

Toolkit, 15Overview, standardtoolkit, 94Overview, supplementarykit, 94

TopcaseClosing, 90Installing, 91Opening, 90Removing, 91

Torques, 129Transmission

Starting the engine, 70Technical data, 135

Troubleshooting chart, 130Turn indicators

Left, 16, 55Right, 17, 55Switching off, 17, 56Telltale lights, 23

TyresChecking tread depth, 100Checking tyre pressures, 65Technical data, 137

VVehicle

Cleaning, 123General view, left side, 11General view, right side, 13

Laying up, 126Parking, 74Restoring to use, 127

Vehicle identification num-ber, 13

WWarning lights, 18

Overview, 23Warning light, general, 23

WarningsMode of presentation, 23

Warnings, overview, 24, 32Weights

Technical data, 140Wheels

Installing front wheel, 103Installing rear wheel, 106Removing front wheel, 101Removing rear wheel, 105Technical data, 137

Windscreen, 11Adjusting, 16, 61

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Details described or illus-trated in this booklet maydiffer from the motorcycle'sactual specification as pur-chased, the accessories fit-ted or the national-marketspecification. No claims willbe entertained as a result ofsuch discrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuelconsumption and perform-ance data are quoted to thecustomary tolerances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excep-ted.

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

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

FuelRecommended fuel grade Super Plus, unleaded

98 ROZ/RON

Minimum octane number 95 ROZ/RON

Fuel tank capacity 24 l, usable4 l, including reserve of

Tyre pressuresFront wheel, tyre pressure 2.5 bar, when cold

Rear wheel, tyre pressure 2.9 bar, when cold

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