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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider's ManualK 1200 S

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 . . . . . 14Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, right . . . 16Instrument cluster . . . . . . . 17Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . 20Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20ABS warning light . . . . . . . 20Function indicators . . . . . . 20Warnings, general . . . . . . . 21Warnings issued by thetyre pressure monitoringsystem (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Ignition switch andsteering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Electronic immobiliser . . . 39Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Tyre pressure controlRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44On-board computerOE . . . 44

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Grip heatingOE. . . . . . . . . . . 48Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 52Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 55Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . 56Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 56Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 57Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . 59Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Safety instructions . . . . . . . 64Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parking yourmotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Tyre pressure controlRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Brake system, general . . . 73Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . 74

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 79General instructions . . . . . 80Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 80Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Breakdown assistancekitOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 87General instructions . . . . . 88Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Brake system, general . . . 91Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Front-wheel stand . . . . . . 105Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . 107Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Care products . . . . . . . . . . 126Washing motorcycle . . . . 126Cleaning easily damagedcomponents. . . . . . . . . . . . 127Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Laying up themotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

9 Technical data . . . . . . . 131Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Threaded fasteners . . . . . 133Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Riding specifications . . . . 137Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 137Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 139Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 140Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145BMW Motorradservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146BMW Motorrad ServiceCard - On-the-spotbreakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Maintenance work . . . . . . 147Maintenanceschedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . . 149

Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

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 will provide you withan 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.

Indicates the end ofa passage relating tospecific accessories oritems of equipment.

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).

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)

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 might

not 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 onthe basis of the data, illustra-tions or descriptions in thismanual.

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General views

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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General view, left side1 Adjuster for headlight

beam throw ( 52)2 Clutch-fluid reservoir

( 96)3 Adjuster, spring preload,

rear ( 57)4 Seat lock beneath rear

light ( 53)5 Adjuster, rear shock ab-

sorber ( 58)6 Power socket ( 80)

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General view, rightside1 Indicator for engine oil

level ( 89)2 Filler neck, fuel tank

( 71)3 Battery compartment

( 122)4 Brake-fluid reservoir,

front ( 94)5 Type plate on rear cross

pipe6 Vehicle identification

number on front rightside panel

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 95)

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Underneath the seat1 Helmet holder ( 55)2 Toolkit ( 88)3 Filler neck, engine oil

( 90)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 INFO button for odomet-

er ( 41), INFO buttonfor on-board computerOE

( 44)2 Pushbutton, ESAOE

( 59)3 Pushbutton, horn4 Pushbutton, left flashing

turn indicators ( 52),Pushbutton, hazardwarning flashers ( 40)

5 Switch, high-beam head-light and headlight flash-er ( 50)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 48)2 Pushbutton, starter

( 66)3 Grip heating switchOE

( 48)4 Pushbutton, right flashing

turn indicators ( 52),Pushbutton, hazardwarning flashers ( 40)

5 Cancel button, flashingturn indicators ( 53),Pushbutton, cancelhazard warning flashers( 41)

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Instrument cluster1 Rev. counter2 Speedometer3 Warning and telltale

lights ( 20)4 Multifunction display

( 20)5 Telltale light, anti-theft

alarm (OE) and sensor forinstrument lighting

6 Control, odometer( 41)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic

day and night switchover.

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Headlight1 High-beam headlights2 Low-beam headlight3 Parking light

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Status indicators

Multifunction display. . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warning and telltale lights. . . . . . 20

ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warnings issued by the tyrepressure monitoring system(RDC)OE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Multifunction display

1 Clock ( 42), Panel forRDC status indicatorsOE

( 44), Panel for oil-levelinformationOE ( 47)

2 Panel for warnings( 21)

3 Panel for the on-boardcomputer's status indic-atorsOE ( 44)

4 Gear indicator ( 20)5 Coolant temperature

readout ( 21)6 Panel for ESA status in-

dicatorsOE ( 59)

7 Odometer reading( 41)

8 Fuel gauge ( 20)

Warning and telltalelights

1 Telltale light, left turn in-dicator

2 Telltale light, high-beamheadlight

3 Warning light, general4 Telltale light, neutral5 ABS warning light6 Telltale light, right turn

indicator

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

Possible national variant.

Function indicatorsFuel capacity

The horizontal bars be-low the fuel-pump sym-

bol indicate the remainingquantity of fuel.

GearShows which gear is en-gaged.

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

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Coolant temperatureThe horizontal barsbelow the temperature

symbol indicate the coolanttemperature.

Warnings, generalMode of presentationGeneral warnings are dis-played by means of warn-ing lights or by messagesand symbols in the multifunc-tion display. In some cases,they are accompanied by the'General' warning light show-ing red or yellow. If two ormore warnings occur at thesame time, all the appropri-ate telltale lights and warningsymbols appear. Warnings inplain-text form alternate.

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Warnings, overviewMode of presentation Meaning

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

Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)

Lights up yellow The FUEL!warning flashes.

Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up red Temperaturereading flashes

Coolant temperature too high( 24)

Lights up yellow Appears on thedisplay

Engine electronics ( 25)

Flashes red Appears on thedisplay

Insufficient engine oil pressure( 25)

Shows accom-panied by theCHECK OILwarning

Engine-oil level too low ( 26)

Lights up red Appears on thedisplay

Insufficient battery charge current( 26)

Lights up yellow The LAMPR!warning appearson the display.

Rear light bulb defective ( 27)

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Mode of presentation Meaning

The LAMPF!warning appearson the display.

Front light bulb defective ( 27)

Lights up yellow The LAMPS!warning appearson the display.

Bulbs defective ( 27)

Appears on thedisplay

Ice warning ( 27)

The DWALO!warning appearson the display.

Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak( 28)

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

Anti-theft alarm battery flat (OE)( 28)

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning lightlights up 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 lightlights up yellow.

The FUEL! warning flashes.

Lack of fuel can resultin the engine misfiring

and cutting out unexpectedly.Misfiring can damage thecatalytic converter; a hazard-ous situation can result if theengine cuts out unexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

The estimated residualrange appears on the

display.

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

Reserve fuel

4 lRefuelling ( 71)

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning lightlights up red.

The temperature readingflashes.

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.

If possible, ride in the part-load range to cool down theengine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the igni-tion switched on so that theradiator fan continues to op-erate.If the coolant temperatureis frequently too high, havethe fault rectified as soonas possible by a special-ist workshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Engine electronicsGeneral warning lightlights up 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 the

usual 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.

Engine oil pressure sym-bol appears on the dis-

play.

The oil pressure in the lube-oil system is too low. Stopimmediately and switch offthe engine if the warning lightshows.

The insufficient oilpressure warning does

not fulfil the function of anoil gauge. The only way ofchecking whether the oil level

is 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 engine oil level( 89)

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 90)

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.If this warning is issued eventhough the engine oil level is

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correct: 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 lowSymbol for oil levelshows, accompanied by

the CHECK OIL warning.The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessivelylow oil level.

Checking the oil sight glass isthe only way of ascertainingthe exact engine-oil level. Thenext time you stop for fuel:

Checking engine oil level( 89)

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 90)

The oil sensor might bedefective if the "Check oillevel" message appears eventhough a check of the oil sightglass shows that the oil levelis correct.

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

Insufficient battery chargecurrent


Battery charge currentsymbol is displayed.

A discharged battery cancause the engine to die

suddenly, and this could res-ult in a dangerous situation intraffic.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.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

The LAMPR! warning ap-pears on the display.

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 andrear light bulb ( 113)

Front light bulb defectiveThe LAMPF! warning ap-pears on the display.



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

Replacing low-beam head-light bulb ( 109)Replacing high-beam head-light bulb ( 111)Replacing parking-light bulb( 113)Replacing front turn indicat-or bulbs ( 115)Replacing rear turn indicatorbulbs ( 117)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning lightlights up yellow.

The LAMPS! warning ap-pears on the display.



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

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Ice warningIce warning symbol ap-pears on the display.

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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.

Battery of anti-theft alarm(OE) weakThe DWALO! warning ap-pears on the display.

This error messageappears only briefly

after the pre-ride checkcompletes.

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 remainoperational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.


Anti-theft alarm battery flat(OE)


The DWA! warning appearson the display.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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Warnings issued bythe tyre pressuremonitoring system(RDC)OE

Display mode for RDCwarnings

The tyre pressure for the frontwheel 1 and the tyre pres-sure for the rear wheel 2 ap-pear in the panel for the clockor the on-board computer,accompanied by the lettersRDC. The critical tyre pres-sure flashes.

If the critical value is close tothe limit of the permissible tol-erance range, the reading isaccompanied by the 'Gen-eral' warning light showingyellow. If the tyre pressure re-gistered by the sensor is out-side the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warninglight flashes red.

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Lights up yellow The critical tyrepressure flashes

Tyre pressure close to limit of per-mitted tolerance ( 31)

Flashes red The critical tyrepressure flashes

Tyre pressure outside permitted tol-erance ( 31)

-- or -- -- ap-pears on the dis-play.

Signal transmission disrupted( 32)

Lights up yellow Indicated by --or -- --

Sensor defective or system error( 32)

Lights up yellow Indicated by theletters RDC! ap-pearing on thedisplay.

Tyre-pressure sensor battery weak( 33)

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Tyre pressure close to limitof permitted tolerance


The critical tyre pressureflashes.

Measured tyre pressure isclose to the limit of permittedtolerance.

Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.

The tyre-pressures listedon the inside cover are

temperature-compensated;the reference tyre temperat-ure for these readings is al-ways 20 °C. The procedurefor correctly tyre pressureswhen the tyres are not at thisreference temperature is asfollows:Calculate the differencebetween the specified valuestated in the Rider's Manual

and the reading shown by theRDC system. Use the publicair line at a petrol station ormotorway service area toadjust the tyre pressure bythis amount.

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

General warning lightflashes red.

The critical tyre pressureflashes.

Measured tyre pressure isoutside permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damageand to ascertain wheth-er the motorcycle can beridden with the tyre in itspresent condition.

If the motorcycle can be rid-den with the tyre in its presentcondition:

Incorrect tyre pressuresimpair the motorcycle's

handling characteristics.If tyre pressure is incorrect itis essential to adapt your styleof riding accordingly.

Correct the tyre pressure atthe earliest possible oppor-tunity.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condi-tion:

Do not continue your jour-ney.Notify the breakdown ser-vice.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably an

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authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Signal transmissiondisrupted-- or -- -- appears on thedisplay.The motorcycle has notyet accelerated past thethreshold of approximately30 km/h. The RDC sensorsdo not start transmittingsignals until the motorcyclereaches a speed above thisthreshold ( 72).

Increase speed above thisthreshold observe the RDCreadings. Assume that apermanent fault has not oc-curred unless the 'General'warning light comes on toaccompany the symptoms.Under these circumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, prefer-

ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Wireless communication withthe RDC sensors has beendisrupted. Possible causesinclude radio-communicationsystems operating in the vi-cinity and interfering with thelink between the RDC controlunit and the sensors.

Move to another locationand observe the RDC read-ings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not oc-curred unless the 'General'warning light comes on toaccompany the symptoms.Under these circumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Sensor defective or systemerror


Indicated by -- or ----.

Motorcycle is fitted withtyres not equipped with RDCsensors.

Fit wheels and tyresequipped with RDCsensors.

One or two RDC sensorshave failed.

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

A system error has occurred.Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Tyre-pressure sensorbattery weak


Indicated by the lettersRDC! appearing on the

display.

This error messageappears only briefly

after the pre-ride checkcompletes.

The integral battery in thetyre-pressure sensor has losta significant proportion of itsoriginal capacity. There is noassurance of how long thetyre pressure control systemcan remain operational.


ABS warningsMode of presentation

ABS warnings are indic-ated by the ABS warning

light. The warning light canshow continuously or flash.The way in which the ABSwarning light indicates statuscan differ in some countries.

Possible national variant.

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed( 35)

Lights up ABS fault ( 35)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning lightflashes.

The ABS function is not avail-able, because self-diagnosisdid not complete. The mo-torcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear inmind that the ABS functionis not available until self-diagnosis has completed.

ABS faultABS warning light ON.

The ABS control unit has de-tected a fault. The ABS func-tion is not available.

You can continue to ride.Bear in mind that the ABSfunction is not available.Bear in mind the more de-

tailed information on situ-ations that can lead to anABS fault ( 76).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Operation

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

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

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 40

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 41

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

Tyre pressure control RDCOE . . 44

On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . 44

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master keyand one spare key. Pleaseconsult the information onthe electronic immobiliser(EWS) if a key is lost or mis-laid ( 39).

Ignition switch and steer-ing lock, tank filler cap

lock and seat lock are all op-erated with the same key. Ifyou wish you can arrange tohave the cases available asoptional accessories fittedwith locks that can be openedwith this key as well.

Switch on the ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Side lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 67)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 67)

Switch off the ignition

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.The battery can berecharged via the on-boardsocket.

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Lock the handlebars

If the motorcycle is onthe side stand, the sur-

face of the ground will de-termine whether it is betterto turn the handlebars to theleft or right. However, the mo-torcycle is more stable on alevel surface with the handle-bars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned tothe right.On level ground, always turnthe 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 handlebarsslightly.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-torcycle from theft, and thisenhanced security is at yourdisposal without any need foryou to set parameters or ac-tivate additional systems. Theengine of a motorcycle fittedwith this electronic immobil-iser can be started only withthe keys that belong to thevehicle. You can also haveyour authorised BMW Mo-

torrad 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

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enabling signal for starting isnot issued. The EWS warningappears in the multifunctiondisplay.Always keep the spare keyseparately from the ignitionkey.

Replacement and extrakeysYou 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 cansubsequently be cleared andreactivated for use.

Hazard warningflashersSwitch 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 flashers

for longer than absolutelynecessary.

If you press a turn-in-dicator button with the

ignition switched on, the turn-indicator function is activatedinstead of the hazard warningflashers, and remains activeuntil you release the button.The hazard 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.Left/right turn indicator tell-tale lights off.

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Switch off the hazardwarning flashers

Press cancel button 1.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.

Odometer andtripmetersOperating odometer

If the motorcycle is notequipped with on-boardcomputer and RDC, youhave the alternative of usingINFO button 1 to operate theodometer as described here.

Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

When you switch on theignition, the odometer

reading shown when the igni-tion was switched off always

reappears on the multifunc-tion display.

Press button 1 once briefly.

The odometer's display fieldstarts with the current value

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and cycles through the follow-ing sequence:

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

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold downbutton 1 until the readingchanges.The tripmeter is reset tozero.

Residual range

The residual-range readout 1indicates how far you can ridewith the fuel remaining in thetank. On a motorcycle notequipped with an on-boardcomputer, this reading is notdisplayed until fuel level hasdropped to reserve. This dis-tance is calculated on thebasis of fuel level and averageconsumption.When you refuel, the increasein fuel level is not registeredunless several litres are ad-

ded to the fuel already in thetank.

The residual range isonly an approximate

reading. Consequently, BMWMotorrad recommends thatyou should not try to use thefull residual range beforerefuelling.

ClockSet the clock

Attempting to set theclock while riding the

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


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Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until the total distancecovered reading appears onthe display.

with OE On-board computer:

Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until the clock appearson the display.

Press and hold down theINFO button until the read-ing changes.Hours reading 2 starts toflash.Press the INFO button.The hour increments by oneeach time you press thebutton.Press and hold down theINFO button until the read-ing changes.Minutes reading 3 starts toflash.Press the INFO button.

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The minute increments byone each time you press thebutton.Press and hold down theINFO button until the read-ing changes.The reading stops flashing.The time is now set.

Tyre pressure controlRDCOE

Viewing tyre-pressurereadings


Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until the tyre pres-sures appear in the display.

The tyre-pressure readingsalternate with the clock. Thefront tyre pressure is on theleft; the reading on the right is

the rear tyre pressure. If yourmotorcycle is fitted with anon-board computer, the tyrepressures are displayed as anadditional set of readings bythe on-board computer.

On-board computerOE

Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press INFO button 1 onceat each step.

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The on-board computer's dis-play field starts with the cur-rent value and cycles throughthe following sequence:

Ambient temperatureAverage speedAverage consumptionRangeOil levelTyre pressures (OE)

Ambient temperature

Ambient-temperature dis-play 1 is active only whenthe engine is running; at othertimes the display shows ---.

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 you

select some other displaymode.

Calculating averagespeed

Average speed 1 is calculatedon basis of the time elapsedsince the last RESET. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded fromthe calculation.

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Resetting average speed

Repeatedly press INFObutton 1 until the averagespeed appears in thedisplay.Press and hold down theINFO button until the read-ing changes ("RESET").The display shows"--- km/h"

Calculating averageconsumption

Average consumption 1 iscalculated by dividing the dis-tance covered since the lastRESET by the correspondingamount of fuel used.

Reset averageconsumption

Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until the average fuelconsumption appears in thedisplay.Press and hold down theINFO button until the read-ing changes ("RESET").The display shows"--.- l/100 km".

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Range

The description of theresidual-range function( 42) also covers theresidual-range readout.You can also view range 1before the fuel level dropsto reserve. A specialaverage-consumption figureis used to calculate range;this figure is not necessarilythe same as the value youcan call up for viewing on thedisplay.

The calculated rangeis only an approximate

reading. Consequently, BMWMotorrad recommends thatyou should not try to use thefull range before refuelling.

Oil level

Oil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel.

The preconditions for the oillevel check are as follows:

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

The readings mean:

OK: Oil level is correct.

CHECK: Check the oil level.

---: Oil level cannot bemeasured (conditions asstated 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 the oil level inthe oil sight glass is correct.In this case, consult your

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authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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.

The increase in powerconsumption caused by

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

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2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one

dot visible).4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible)

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of theclutch fluid reservoir is

changed, air can enter theclutch system.Do not 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 adjusting screw 1clockwise.

The adjusting screw isindexed and is easier

to turn if you push the clutchlever forward.

Distance between handle-bar grip and clutch lever in-creases.

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

BrakesAdjusting handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir

can allow air to penetrate thebrake system.Do not 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.

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Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise.

The adjusting screw isindexed and is easier

to turn if you push the hand-brake lever forward.

Distance between handle-bar grip and handbrakelever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Distance between handle-bar grip and handlebar leverdecreases.

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 ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

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 lights by switching onthe ignition and either switch-ing on the high-beam head-light or operating the head-light flasher.

Switch on the high-beamheadlight

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 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 parkinglights

Switch the ignition on andthen off again.Parking lights switched off.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onright

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.

If the motorcycle is ridden ina country where the oppos-ite rule of the road applies, its

asymmetric low-beam head-light will tend to dazzle on-coming traffic.Have the headlight setaccordingly by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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 Headlight beam-throwadjustment

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 left flashingturn 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.

Switch 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.

Cancel the turnindicators

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

SeatRemoving the seat

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

Turn the key counter-clockwise in the seatlock.

At the same time, pressdown on the seat.

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Lift the seat at the rear.

The seat can be dam-aged at the edges if it is

placed on a rough surface.Lay the seat upholstered sidedown on a smooth, clean sur-face, such as the fuel tank.

Release the key and pull theseat back out of its holder.

Installing the seat

If 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.

Push the seat forward intoholders 1.

Push down firmly on theseat, applying pressure tothe point above the latch.The seat engages with anaudible click.

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Helmet holderHelmet holderunderneath seat

Helmet holders 1 and 2 arelocated under the seat.A motorcycle helmet with chinstrap can be attached to hel-met holders 1. If cases arefitted or if the chin strap istoo short, a steel cable canbe used to secure the motor-cycle helmet to helmet hold-er 2.

Using helmet holderMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing the seat ( 53)

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 2.

On the right-hand sideof the motorcycle, the

helmet could be damaged byheat from the end silencer.Attach the helmet on the left-hand side of the motorcycleonly.

Pull the steel cable throughthe helmet and hook it intobracket 2.

You can obtain a suit-able steel cable from

your authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

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Luggage loopsLuggage loopsunderneath seat

Loops 1 on the undersideof the seat are for attach-ing luggage straps. You canuse them and eyelets 2 in thegrab handles to strap luggageon the rear seat.

Using luggage loopsMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing the seat ( 53)

Turn the seat upside down.

Pull loops 1 out of hold-ers 3.You can hook luggagestraps into the loops.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

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

Spring preloadSpring preload andweightIt is essential to set springpreload to suit the loadcarried by the motorcycle.Increase spring preload whenthe motorcycle is heavily

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loaded 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 dampingcharacteristic to suit springpreload.

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.


If you want to increasespring preload, turn knob 1in 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 of adjustment com-prises 15 turns.

Spring preload, basicsetting

Turn the knob as far asit will go in the directionindicated by the LOW ar-row and then turn it back15 clicks in the directionindicated by the HIGH ar-row. (full load of fuel, withrider 85 kg)

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.

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Adjusting rear shockabsorber

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

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


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 suspensiondamping, basic setting

Turn the adjusting screwas far as it will go in thedirection indicated by theH arrow and then turn itback one and a half turnsin the direction indicatedby the S arrow. (One-up85 kg)

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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-

tifunction display, and springpreload in panel 2.The odometer readings arenot shown while the ESAreadout is active.

Call up settingsSwitch on the ignition.

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

Adjust suspensiondamping


You can adjust thedamping characteristic

while the motorcycle is on themove.

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

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

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COMF Comfortable dampingcharacteristicNORM Normal dampingcharacteristicSPORT Sporty dampingcharacteristic

The setting shown on thedisplay is automaticallyaccepted as the dampingcharacteristic if you allowa certain length of timeto pass without pressingbutton 1. During the settingprocedure, the displayflashes.

Adjust spring preloadStart the engine.

You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-

cycle is on the move.

Press button 1.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. During the settingprocedure, the displayflashes.

TyresCheck the tyre pressures

Incorrect tyre pressuresimpair the motorcycle's

handling characteristics andcan lead to accidents.Always check that the tyrepressures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyrevalves have a tendency

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loss 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.

Tyre pressure, front

2.5 bar (One-up, tyrecold)

2.5 bar (Two-up and/orwith luggage, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.9 bar (One-up, tyrecold)

2.9 bar (Two-up and/orwith luggage, tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct the tyre pressures.

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Riding

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

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

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

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

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . 69

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Tyre pressure control RDCOE . . 72

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 73

Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . 74

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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:

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

Correct loadingOverloading and imbal-anced loads can ad-

versely affect the motorcycle'shandling.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 forprotection of the catalyticconverter.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaustare high.

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

clothing and luggage, etc.)could ignite if allowed tocome into contact with thehot exhaust pipe.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 electronic

engine-management systemcan result in mechanical loadsthat the motorcycle's com-

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ponents are not designed towithstand. Damage caused inthis way is not covered by thewarranty.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)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motor-cycle with the side stand ex-tended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself offif you start it with the gearboxin neutral and then engage agear before retracting the sidestand.

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 have

switched on the ignition, asotherwise the engine willrefuse to start. When thegearbox is in neutral, thegreen neutral telltale light ison and the gear indicatorin the multifunction displayshows N.

Start the engine

Kill switch 1 in run posi-tion A.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 67)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 67)

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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. ( 132)

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. Thetest is aborted if you start theengine before it completes.Phase 1


The CHECK! reminder ap-pears on the display.

Phase 2General warning lightlights up yellow.

The CHECK! reminder ap-pears on the display.

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 self-diagnosisBMW Motorrad Integral ABSperforms self-diagnosis toensure its operability. Self-

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diagnosis is performed auto-matically when you switchon the ignition. The motor-cycle has to move forward ata speed above 5 km/h for thewheel sensors to be tested.Phase 1

Test of the diagnosis-compatible systemcomponents with themotorcycle at a standstill.


Possible national variantof the ABS warning light.

Phase 2Test of the wheel sensorsas the motorcycle pullsaway from rest.


Possible national variantof the ABS warning light.

ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing anABS fault appears when ABSself-diagnosis completes:

You can continue to ride.Bear in mind that neitherthe ABS function nor theintegral braking function isavailable.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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 mainroads 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.

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Running-in speeds

<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.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 accidents atextreme angles of heel.Avoid extreme angles ofheel.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlace the 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-

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to turn the handlebars to theleft or right. However, the mo-torcycle is more stable on alevel surface with the handle-bars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned tothe right.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.

On a gradient, the mo-torcycle should always

face uphill; select 1st gear.

Lock the steering lock.

Remove the motorcyclefrom side stand

Unlock the steering lock.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 position.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.

Place the motorcycle oncentre standOA

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.

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Check that the motorcycleis standing firmly.Lock the steering lock.

Remove the motorcyclefrom centre standOA

Unlock the steering lock.Place your left hand on theleft handlebar grip.With your right hand, gripthe rear grab handle or therear frame.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; do not fill thetank past the bottom edgeof the filler neck.

Recommended fuelgrade

98 ROZ/RON (Premiumplus unleaded)

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Recommended fuelgrade

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

Usable fuel capacity

19 l

Reserve fuel

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

Tyre pressure controlRDCOE

FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air tem-perature and the air pressureinside the tyre and transmitsthis information to the controlunit.Each sensor has acentrifugal-force tripswitchthat does not enabletransmission of the measuredvalues until the motorcyclehas accelerated to about30 km/h. The display shows-- for each tyre until thetyre-pressure signal isreceived for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmitthe measured-value signalsfor approximately 15 minutesafter the motorcycle comes toa stop.

The control unit canadministrate four sensors, sotwo different sets of wheelswith RDC sensors can bealternated on the motorcycle.An error message is issuedif wheels without sensorsare fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.

TemperaturecompensationThe tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the referencetyre temperature for thesereadings is always 20 °C.The air lines available tothe public in petrol stationsand motorway service areasalmost invariably showtemperature-dependenttyre pressures, so in mostinstances these gauge

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readings will not tally withthe readings shown by themultifunction display.

Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differ-entiates between three air-pressure ranges, all of whichare parameterised for the mo-torcycle:

Air pressure within permit-ted tolerance.Air pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Air pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

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 overheat andsuffer 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 thebrakes 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 riding on loosesurfaces or muddy

roads, the brakes may failto take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moisture onthe discs or brake pads.Apply brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

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Brake system withBMW MotorradIntegral ABSPartially 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.When actively interveningin the braking process, theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSadapts braking-force distri-bution between front and rearbrakes to suit the load on themotorcycle.

The integral brakingfunction makes it

very difficult to spin therear wheel by openingthe throttle with the frontbrake applied to keep themotorcycle stationary (burn-

out). Attempted burn-outscan result in damage to therear brake and the clutch.Do not attempt burn-outs.

How does ABS work?The amount of braking forcethat can be transferred tothe road depends on factorshat 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 thebraking 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 situation

can occur, ABS intervenesand adapts braking pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force, so the wheelscontinue to turn and direc-tional stability is maintainedirrespective of the condition ofthe 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-

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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.

What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to re-duce braking force on ac-count of the circumstancesdescribed above, vibration isperceptible through the hand-brake lever.When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is also

built up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If thebrake pedal is depressedafter the handbrake lever ispulled, the brake pressurebuilt up beforehand is per-ceptible as counter-pressuresooner than is the case whenthe brake pedal is depressedeither before or at the sametime as the brake lever ispulled.

How can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes areapplied, a load distributionshift takes place with theload shifting forward fromthe rear to the front wheel.The sharper the motorcycledecelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel.The higher the wheel load, themore braking force can be

transmitted without the wheellocking.To optimise stopping dis-tance, apply the front brakesrapidly and keep on increas-ing the force you apply to thebrake lever. This makes thebest possible use of the dy-namic increase in load at thefront wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the sametime. In the "panic brakingsituations" that are trained sofrequently braking force is ap-plied as rapidly as possibleand with the rider's full forceapplied to the brake levers;under these circumstancesthe dynamic shift in load dis-tribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decel-eration and the tyres cannottransmit the full braking forceto the surface of the road.ABS has to intervene to keepthe front wheel from locking;

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this increases stopping dis-tance.

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.

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS ensures direc-tional stability on any surface.The system is not optimisedfor special requirements thatapply under extreme compet-itive situations off-road or onthe track.

Special situationsThe speeds of the front andrear wheels are comparedas one means of detecting awheel's incipient tendency tolock. If the system registersimplausible values for alengthy period the ABSfunction is deactivatedfor safety reasons andan ABS fault message isissued. Self-diagnosis has

to complete before faultmessages can be issued.In addition to problems withthe BMW Motorrad Integ-ral ABS, exceptional ridingconditions can lead to a faultmessage being issued.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Heating up with the motor-cycle on the centre standor an auxiliary stand, en-gine idling or with a gearengaged.Rear wheel locked by theengine brake for a lengthyperiod, for example whiledescending off-road.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above,you can reactivate the ABSfunction by switching the igni-tion off and on again.

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What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technicalsystem cannot perform

beyond the abilities dictatedby its level of maintenance.In order to ensure that theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS is always maintainedin optimum condition, it isessential for you to complystrictly with the specifiedinspection intervals.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS permitsmust not be used as an ex-cuse for careless riding. ABSis primarily 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 Motor-rad Integral ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.

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Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Breakdown assistance kitOA . . . 85

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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 for thetwo sockets.

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.

LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can ad-

versely affect the motorcycle'shandling.Do not exceed the permiss-ible gross weight and be sureto comply with the instruc-tions on loading.

The maximum speed recom-mended for riding with loadedcases is 180 km/h.

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.Ensure that the casevolumes on the left and rightare equal.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): 8 kg.Max. load in tank rucksack5 kg.

CaseOA

Release leversEach case has two levers,one on each side of the lock.The grey lever marked OPENis for opening and closing thecase.The black lever marked RE-LEASE is for removing andattaching the case.

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Opening cases

Turn the lock barrel in theOPEN direction.

Pull the grey release lever(OPEN) up.Lock straps 1 open.

Pull the grey release lever(OPEN) up again.Pull case lid 2 out of the re-tainer.

Close the case

Press catches 1 of the caselid into retainers 2.The catches engage with anaudible click.Press the catches on thelock straps into retainers 2.The catches engage with anaudible click.Check that the catches arelocked securely into place.

Adjust the case volumeClose the case lid.

Turn the lock strapbuckles 1 of the lock strapsout.Pull the lock straps up andout.This expands the case tomaximum volume.

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Close the lock straps.Press the lock strapsagainst the case body.The case volume adapts tothe contents.

Removing case

Turn the lock barrel in theRELEASE direction.Pull the black release lever(RELEASE) up.

Pull the case out of the topholder.Lift the case out of the bot-tom holder.

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Install the case

Turn the lock barrel in theRELEASE direction.

Hook the case into bottomholder 2.

Pull the black release lever(RELEASE) up.Press the case into topholder 3.Push the black release lever(RELEASE) down.The case is locked intoplace.Lock the case.Check that it is correctly en-gaged.

Secure attachment

If a case wobbles or is difficultto fit, it has to be adapted tothe gap between the top andbottom holders. The bottom

bracket on the case can bemoved up or down for thispurpose.

Adapt the caseOpen the case.

Remove screws 1.Adjust the height of theholder.Tighten screws 1.

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Breakdown assistancekitOA

UseThe stowage space for thebreakdown assistance kit isunder the left side panel.See the description enclosedwith the breakdown assist-ance kit for instructions de-tailing the procedure and forsafety information.

Removing breakdownassistance kit

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing the seat ( 53)

Remove screws 1.Remove the side panel.

Lay the panel on theseat to protect the side

panel from scratches.

Open the retaining strapand remove the breakdownassistance kit.

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Maintenance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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

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

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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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.

Some of the work calls forspecial tools and a thoroughknowledge of motorcycles.If you are in doubt consult aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ToolkitStandard on-boardtoolkit

1 Screwdriver withreversible blade

Removing and installing turnindicator glassDisconnecting leads frombattery terminals

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

3 Screwdriver, smallRemoving and installing turnindicator glass

On-board toolkit servicekitYour authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer can provide theon-board toolkit service kitthat you will need if you areconsidering undertaking moreextensive work.You will find informationon undertaking work ofthis nature in the RepairManual on the CD-ROMalso obtainable from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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1 extending tool holderAdapters to accommodateall tools

2 1/4" bits5x Torx bits2x cross-head bits1x plain screwdriver bit

3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22

Removing and installingfront wheel

4 Electric torchLED bulb

5 Set of spanners3x open-ended spanners,various sizes

6 Bit adapterAdapter for 1/4" bits9x12 mm and 3/8" swiveladapters

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The engine can seize ifthe oil level is low, and

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

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 the

engine 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.

Make sure the engine is atoperating temperature andhold the motorcycle upright.

with OA Centre stand:Check that the engine isat operating temperature,make sure the ground islevel and firm and place

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the motorcycle on its centrestand.

Allow the engine to idle forone minute.Switch off the ignition.

Check the oil level in oil-level indicator 1.

Engine oil, specifiedlevel

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below theMIN mark:

Top up the engine oil.

If the oil level is above theMAX mark:

Drain off the engine oil.

Top up the engine oilMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing the seat ( 53)

Damage to the enginecan result if it is oper-

ated without enough oil, butthe same also applies if the oillevel is too high.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Wipe the area around thefiller neck clean.

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Remove oil filler cap 1 byturning it counter-clockwise.Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Install cap of oil filler neck 1and turn it clockwise toclose.Installing the seat ( 54)

Draining engine oilRemoving the seat ( 53)

Squeeze the retainer oftransparent tube 2 togetheron left and right and pull thetube up and out of the oiltank.Pull the transparent tubedown out of the frame anddrain the engine oil into asuitable container until thelevel is to specification.Insert the transparent tubeinto the oil tank and engagethe retainer.Store or dispose of the ex-cess engine oil in an envir-onmentally compatible man-ner.

Installing the seat ( 54)

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 aboutthe 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, preferably

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an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check operation of thebrakes

Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

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 brake

pads 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.

Brake-pad thickness,front

The wear indicators onthe 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.

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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.

Rear brake pads, ma-terial thickness

Wear limit

1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

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

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Brake fluidCheck the 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.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold themotorcycle upright.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

with OA Centre stand: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 brake fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level inthe brake fluid reser-

voir drops as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brakefluid level to drop belowthe MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permitted level:

Have the defect rectifiedas quickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Check the 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.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold themotorcycle upright.

with OA Centre stand:Make sure the ground islevel and firm and placethe motorcycle on its centrestand.

Check the brake fluid levelin brake fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level inthe brake fluid reser-

voir drops as the brake padswear.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brakefluid level to drop belowthe MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level dropsbelow the permitted level:

Have the defect rectifiedas quickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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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.

Check the clutch fluidlevel

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and hold themotorcycle upright.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

with OA Centre stand:Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place

the motorcycle on its centrestand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the clutch fluid levelin clutch fluid reservoir 1.

Wear of the clutchcauses the fluid level in

the clutch fluid reservoir torise.

Clutch fluid level

Do not permit the clutchfluid level to drop.

If the fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic flu-ids could cause damage

to the clutch system.Do not attempt to top upthe system with fluids of anykind.

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

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ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

The clutch system isfilled with a special hy-

draulic fluid that does nothave to be changed.

TyresCheck the 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.


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 is worn tominimum:

Replace tyre or tyres, as ap-plicable.

RimsChecking rims


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 tyres ap-proved by BMW Motorrad foryour type of motorcycle.

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You can obtain detailed in-formation from your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer oron the Internet at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

RDC labelOE

Incorrect tyre-removalprocedures can result in

damage to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer orspecialist workshop that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rimbears an adhesive label indic-ating the position of the RDCsensor. When changing thetyre, take care not to damagethe RDC sensor. Be sure todraw the attention of the au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er or specialist workshop tothe fact that the wheel is fittedwith an RDC sensor.

Remove the front wheelPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.Fitting the rear wheel stand( 107)


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 3of the brake calipers on leftand right.

Force the brake padsslightly apart by rockingbrake calipers 4 backand forth A against brakediscs 5.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.

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( 106)

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 ABS

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sensor 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 right-hand axleclamping screw 6.Remove quick-releaseaxle 7, holding the wheel asyou do so.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 wheelABS malfunctions on ac-count of incorrect speed

signal.Segmentation differs betweenindividual types of sensorring; it is very important to en-sure that the correct sensorring is installed. Install onlythe sensor ring that matchesthe motorcycle's constructionstatus.

Threaded 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.

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.

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

brake, particularly the BMWMotorrad Integral ABS, in thecourse of the procedure de-scribed below.Take care not to damage thebrake system, in particular theABS sensor with cable andthe ABS sensor ring.

Take care not to damagethe ABS sensor when

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

Roll the front wheel intoposition between the frontforks.

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Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 7 andtighten to specified torque.

Quick-release axle inthreaded bush

50 NmTighten right axle clamp-ing screw 6 to the specifiedtightening torque.

Clamping screw forquick-release axle in

wheel carrier

19 Nm

Remove the front wheelstand.

Ease the brake calipers onto the brake discs.

The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe

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

Carefully route the ABSsensor cable. Make surethat the ABS sensor cableis clipped into holders 8.

Install securing screws 3 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.

Front brake caliper towheel carrier

30 NmRemove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

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Install the front mudguardand install screws 1 on leftand right.Firmly pull the handbrakelever until the pressure pointis perceptible, and repeatthis operation several times.

Removing rear wheelPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.Fitting the rear wheel stand( 107)


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 out.Engage first gear.

Remove studs 5 from therear wheel, holding thewheel as you do so.If you are using the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand:remove the retaining disc.Lower the rear wheel to theground.Roll the rear wheel out to-ward the rear.If you are using the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand:reinstall the retaining disc.

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.

If you are using the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand:remove the retaining disc.Roll the rear wheel into po-sition in the rear-wheel ad-apter.Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.If you are using the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand:reinstall the retaining disc.

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Install wheel studs 5 andtighten to the specifiedtorque in diagonallyopposite sequence.

Rear wheel to wheelflange

Tightening sequence:Tighten in diagonally op-posite sequence

60 Nm

Tightening sequence:Tighten in diagonally op-posite sequence

60 Nm

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 Nm

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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 10 mm.

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

Silencer to rearfootrest, right

16 Nm

Push silencer cover 2 withguides A into retainers B.

Install screw 1 in silencercover 2.Remove the auxiliary stand,if installed.

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

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front wheel with the BMWMotorrad front-wheel stand.

Fitting the front wheelstand

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.Fitting the rear wheel stand( 107)


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.Centre the front-wheelstand relative to the frontwheel and push it againstthe front axle.

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 itclears the sensor ring of theBMW Integral ABS.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

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If the motorcycle is onthe centre stand and

is raised too far, the centrestand 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 standdown and raise the motor-cycle.

Rear-wheel standRear-wheel standBMW Motorrad offers a rear-wheel stand for holding mo-torcycles (including thosewithout centre stands) se-curely upright for mainten-ance work. The BMW spe-cial tool number is 36 3 980and the rear-wheel stand isavailable from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Fitting the rear wheelstand

Use screws 1 to set therear-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Remove retaining disc 2. Todo so, press release but-ton 3.

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

Lift the motorcycle upright,simultaneously pressing thelever down until the standsupports the motorcycle inthe upright position.

Press the lever down to theground.

BulbsGeneral instructionsThe 'bulb defect' symbol ap-pears in the display if a bulbis defective. If the brake orrear light fails, the symbol isaccompanied by the generalwarning light, which lights upyellow. If the rear light failsthe second filament of thebrake light shines at reducedbrightness to double as a rearlight. Even though you have

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this substitute rear light, theindicators in the display tellyou that a bulb defect has oc-curred.



The bulb is pressurisedand can cause injury if

damaged.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-beamheadlight bulb

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.

Turn the handlebarsto the left to facilitate

access.

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

Turn cover 1 counter-clockwise and removeit.

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Disconnect plug 2.

Release spring clip 3 at leftand right and swing it up.

Remove bulb 4.Replace the defective bulb.

Low-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 4; make surethat tab 5 is pointing up.

Engage spring retainer 3 onleft and right.

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Connect plug 2.

Turn cover 1 clockwise toinstall.

Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb



Turn the handlebarsto the left to facilitate

access.


Turn cover 1 counter-clockwise and removeit.

Disconnect plug 2.

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Release spring clip 3 at leftand right and swing it up.

Remove bulb 4.Replace the defective bulb.

High-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 4; make surethat tab 5 is pointing up.

Engage spring retainer 3 onleft and right.

Connect plug 2.

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Turn cover 1 clockwise toinstall.

Replacing parking-lightbulb




Switch off the ignition.

Pull off the connector 1 be-neath the headlight.Remove bulb holder 2 fromthe headlight housing byturning it counter-clockwise.Remove bulb 3 from thebulb holder.Replace the defective bulb.

Parking-light bulb

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Install bulb 3 in bulb sock-et 2.Turn the bulb socket clock-wise to install it in the head-light housing.Connect plug 1 beneath theheadlight.

Replacing brake lightand rear light bulb


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

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motorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Removing the seat ( 53)

Remove screw 1.

Pull the bulb housing to therear until it is clear of hold-ers 2.

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

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

Bulb of tail light/brakelight

P21W / 12 V / 21 W

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

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

Seat the bulb housing inholders 2.

Install screw 1.Installing the seat ( 54)

Replacing front turnindicator bulbs




Remove screw 1.

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Pull the bulb housing outof the mirror housing at thethreaded-fastener side.

Remove the bulb holder 2from the bulb housing byturning it counter-clockwise.

Remove bulb 3 from thebulb holder.Replace the defective bulb

Front flashing turn in-dicator bulbs

W16W / 12 V / 16 W

Install bulb 3 in bulb sock-et 2.Turn the bulb socket clock-wise to install it in the bulbhousing.

Seat the bulb housing in themirror shell.

Install screw 1.

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Replacing rear turnindicator bulbs




Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of theturn-indicator housing at thethreaded-fastener side.

Press bulb 2 into fitting 3and remove by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Replace the defective bulb.

Rear flashing turn in-dicator bulbs

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

Press bulb 2 into socket 3and turn it clockwise to in-stall.

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Seat the glass in the turnindicator housing.

Install screw 1.

Jump startThe 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 fitted

with 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.



When jump-starting the en-gine, do not disconnect thebattery from the on-boardelectrical system.Remove the battery-compartment cover( 121)

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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 thedonor 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 before

disconnecting the jumpleads.Disconnect the jump leadfrom the negative termin-als first, then disconnect thesecond lead from the posit-ive terminals.Installing battery-compartment cover( 121)

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 water

Be sure to read and com-ply with the instructions forcharging the battery on thefollowing pagesDo not turn the battery up-side down

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

electronics (e.g. clock, etc.)gradually drain the battery.This can cause the batteryto run flat. If this happens,warranty 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 the

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battery charged during longperiods of disuse, withouthaving to disconnect the bat-tery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You canobtain additional informationfrom 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 completelyflat, 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 charging

can be used to recharge thebattery via the on-board sock-et. Unsuitable chargers couldcause damage to the motor-cycle's on-board electrics.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-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.

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Charging battery whendisconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operatinginstructions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger 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

Remove the battery-compartment cover


topple in the course of theoperations described below.

Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable andfirmly supported.

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing the seat ( 53)

Remove screws 1, notinglatches 2.Lift the battery compartmentcover up and forward to re-move.

Installing battery-compartment cover




Install the battery com-partment cover, notinglatches 2.

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Install screws 1.Installing the seat ( 54)

Removing batteryRemove the battery-compartment cover( 121)

Disconnection inthe wrong sequence

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

Disconnect negative lead 1first.

Then disconnect positivelead 2.Remove screws 3 and pullthe retainer to the rear.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back andforth if it is difficult to re-move.

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

Slip the battery retainerover the battery and installscrews 3.

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 2 first.The connect battery negat-ive lead 1.

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Installing battery-compartment cover( 121)Switch on the ignition.Fully open the throttle onceor twice.The engine managementsystem registers thethrottle-valve position.Set the clock ( 42)

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 126

Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . 128

Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . 128

Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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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 damage vehiclecomponents.Do not use solvents such ascellulose thinners, cold clean-ers, fuel or the like, and donot use cleaning productsthat contain alcohol.

Washing motorcycleWe 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 andpads might be wet and the

brakes 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 cleaningequipment.

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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

If plastic parts arecleaned using unsuitable

cleaning agents, the surfacescan be damaged.Do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol, solventsor abrasives to clean plasticparts.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

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . 132

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

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 137

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

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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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 ( 66).

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

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

No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 71)

Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 120)

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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

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

M8 x 60 - 10.9 35 Nm

Rear wheel to wheel flange

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Rear wheel Value Valid

Wheel carrier with threadedbushes, M10 x 43 x 1.25

Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

Wheel carrier with cut thread,M10 x 40 x 1.25

Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

Engine

Type

Type, engine Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 55° forward, withfour valves per cylinder, two overhead cam-shafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, withelectronic fuel injection, integrated six-speedcassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication.

Technical data

Effective displacement 1157 cm3

Cylinder bore 79 mm

Piston stroke 59 mm

Compression ratio 13:1

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Nominal output 123 kW, - At engine speed: 10250 min-1

with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 74 kW, - At engine speed: 7000 min-1

with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 79 kW, - At engine speed: 8750 min-1

Max. torque 130 Nm, - At engine speed: 8250 min-1

with OE Reduced power output, 74 kW: 110 Nm, At: 5250 min-1

with OE Reduced power output, 79 kW: 103 Nm, At: 4500 min-1

Maximum permissible engine speed 11000 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade,usable with power- and consumption-relatedrestrictions)

Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable4 l, Including reserve of

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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 questions re-lating the choice of a suitable engine oil foryour motorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

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

SAE 15 W-40 �-10 °C

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Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

Clutch

Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Transmission

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

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Gear ratios

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary transmission ra-tio2.294 (39:17 teeth), 1st gear1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear1.458 (35:24 teeth), 3rd gear1.240 (31:25 teeth), 4th gear1.094 (35:32 teeth), 5th gear0.971 (33:34 teeth), 6th gear1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angular drive

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Final drive

Final drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears

Final drive gear ratio 2.82

Running gear

Front suspension Double leading link

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

Rear suspension type Central spring strut pivoted to lever systemwith coil spring and single-tube gas-filledshock absorber; spring preload steplesslyhydraulically adjustable, rebound stagedamping steplessly adjustable.

with OE Electronic Suspension Adjust-ment (ESA):

Central spring strut pivoted to lever systemwith coil spring and single-tube gas-filledshock absorber; spring basic setting three-way adjustable, compression and reboundstages each three-way adjustable

Rear suspension, total suspension travel 135 mm, at wheel

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Brakes

Front brake, type hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake discs

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 6.00" x 17"

Rear wheel, tyre designation 190/50 ZR17

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Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyrecold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyrecold

Electrics

On-board socket, rating 5 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 AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery

Technical data

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

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Technical data

Spark plug manufacturer and designation NGK KR9CI

Spark plug electrode gap 0.8 mm, When new

Spark plug electrode gap (Wear limit) No wear limit; spark-plug replacement as permaintenance schedule

Lighting

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

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

Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W

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

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs W16W / 12 V / 16 W

Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W

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Frame

Frame type Light alloy weldment with bolt-on tubularsteel rear frame

Type plate location Frame cross-tube, rear

VIN location Frame side section, front right

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2182 mm

Width of motorcycle 905 mm, Across mirrors

Height of motorcycle 1211 mm, At DIN unladen weight

Seat height, front 820 mm, Without rider

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

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Weights

Unladen weight 248 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road90 % load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 450 kg

Maximum payload 202 kg

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Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 146

BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

BMW Motorrad Service Card -On-the-spot breakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Maintenance schedules. . . . . . . 148

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 154

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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, may otherwise notbe noticed until it is too lateto put them right at moderatecost. Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer's mechanicsknow every detail of yourmotorcycle and can takeremedial action if necessarybefore minor faults developinto serious problems. Byhaving the necessary repairsdone properly and in goodtime, you save time andmoney in the 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 mainten-ance schedule for your motor-cycle 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

Brake fluid, new


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BMW ServiceBMW Annual In-spectionBMW ServiceBMW Inspection

Carried out in accord-ance with manufacturer'sinstructions

Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new




Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new




Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new


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Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new




Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new




Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new


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Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new




Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new




Odometer reading

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Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new




Odometer reading

Brake fluid, new




Odometer reading

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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

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6Anti-theft alarm, 17

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 120Charging battery whendisconnected, 121Installation, 121, 122Removal, 121, 122Technical data, 141Warning, battery chargecurrent, 26

Brake fluidChecking level, front, 94Checking level, rear, 95

Brake padsChecking front, 92Checking rear, 93

BrakesTechnical data, 140

Breakdown assistance kit, 85

BulbsGeneral instructions, 108Replacing brake-lightbulbs, 113Replacing front turnindicator bulbs, 115Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb, 111Replacing low-beamheadlight bulb, 109Replacing parking-lightbulb, 113Replacing rear lightbulbs, 113Replacing rear turn indicatorbulbs, 117Technical data, 142Warning, bulb failure, 27

CCase

Adapting, 84Adjusting, 82Closing, 82Installing, 84

Opening, 82Removing, 83

Checklist, 66Clock, 20

Adjusting, 42Clutch

Fluid reservoir, 11, 13Technical data, 137

Confirmation of maintenancework, 149

EElectrics

Technical data, 141Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 16, 48Engine

Technical data, 134Temperature gauge, 20, 21Warning, engine electron-ics, 25

Engine oilChecking level, 89Draining, 91Technical data, 136

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Topping up, 90Warning, engine oil level, 26Warning, engine oil pres-sure, 25

ESA, 59Adjust spring preload, 60Adjust suspension damp-ing, 59Call up settings, 59

EWSWarning, 24

FFinal drive

Technical data, 139Frame

Technical data, 143Front-wheel stand

Installing, 106Fuel

Quantity reading, 20Refuelling, 71Technical data, 135Warning, fuel down toreserve, 24

Fuses, 141

GGear indicator, 20Grip heating, 16, 48

HHandlebar fittings

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

Hazard warning flashers, 15,16Switching off, 41Switching on, 40

HeadlightAdjusting headlight beamthrow, 51High-beam headlight, 18Low-beam headlight, 18Side lights, 18

Headlight flasher, 15High-beam headlight, 15Horn, 15

IIgnition

Switching off, 38Switching on, 38

ImmobiliserWarning, 24

Instrument clusterOverview, 17Sensor for lighting, 17

JJump start, 118

LLaying up, 128Lights

Switch on the high-beamheadlight, 50Switching off parkinglights, 51Switching on parkinglights, 51Switching on the low-beamheadlight, 50Switching on the sidelights, 50

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MMaintenance

General instructions, 88Intervals, 147

Multifunction display, 17, 20

OOdometer and tripmeters, 20

Operation, 41Pushbutton, 15Resetting tripmeter, 42Selecting readings, 41

On-board computerAmbient temperature, 45Average consumption, 46Average speed, 45Oil level, 47Pushbutton, 15Range, 47Reset average consump-tion, 46Resetting averagespeed, 46Selecting readings, 44

PPower socket, 11, 13Pre-ride check, 67

RRear-wheel stand

Installing, 107Refuelling, 71Reserve

Warning, 24Residual range, 42Restoring to use, 129Rev. counter, 17Rims

Test, 97Running gear

Technical data, 139

SSeat

Installation, 54Lock, 11, 13Removal, 53

Service, 146Service Card, 147

Side standStarting the engine, 66

Spark plugs, 142Speedometer, 17Spring preload, rear

Adjusting, 11, 13, 57Starter, 16Steering lock, 39Suspension damping, rear

Adjusting, 11, 13, 58

TTechnical data

Battery, 141Brakes, 140Bulbs, 142Clutch, 137Electrics, 141Engine, 134Engine oil, 136Final drive, 139Frame, 143Fuel, 135Running gear, 139Spark plugs, 142

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Transmission, 137Wheels and tyres, 140

Telltale lights, 17Toolkit

Service kit, 88Standard kit, 88

Torques, 131Transmission

Starting the engine, 66Technical data, 137

Troubleshooting chart, 132Turn indicators

Left, 15, 52Right, 16, 52Switching off, 16, 53

Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)Label on wheel rim, 98Operation, 44Reading, 20

TyresApproved, 97Checking tread depth, 97Checking tyre pressures, 60Technical data, 140

VVehicle

General view, left side, 11General view, right side, 13Laying up, 128Restoring to use, 129

WWarning lights, 17Warnings, 20

Mode of presentation, 21Warnings, overview, 22, 30,

34Wheels

Installing front wheel, 100Installing rear wheel, 103Remove the front wheel, 98Removing rear wheel, 102Technical data, 140

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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 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus

unleaded95 ROZ/RON, Premiumunleaded (fuel grade,usable with power- andconsumption-relatedrestrictions)

Fuel tank capacity 19 l, Usable4 l, Including reserve of

Tyre pressuresTyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold

2.5 bar, Two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, Two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No. 01 41 7 706 11106.2006, 4th edition

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