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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate RidingMachine

Rider's ManualR 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 lightOE . . . . . 20Function indicators . . . . . . 20Warnings, general . . . . . . . 21Warnings issued by thetyre pressure monitoringsystem (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . 28ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . 33

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Ignition switch andsteering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Electronic immobiliser(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Hazard warningflashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

On-board computerOE . . . 44Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Grip heatingOE. . . . . . . . . . . 48Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 52Front and rear seats . . . . . 53Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 55Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Suspension settings . . . . . 57Settings, standardsuspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Settings, sportsuspensionOE . . . . . . . . . . . 59Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Safety instructions . . . . . . . 68Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Park your motorcycle . . . . 73Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Brake system, general . . . 77Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . 78

6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 81General instructions . . . . . 82Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . 82

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 85General instructions . . . . . 86Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Brake system, general . . . 89Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Front-wheel stand . . . . . . 101Rear wheel stand . . . . . . . 102Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Care products . . . . . . . . . . 116Washing themotorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Cleaning easily damagedcomponents. . . . . . . . . . . . 117Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Protective waxcoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Laying up motorcycle . . . 118Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

9 Technical data . . . . . . . 121Troubleshootingchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Threaded fasteners . . . . . 123Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Riding specifications . . . . 127Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 127Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . 128Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . 130Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135BMW Motorradservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spotbreakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Maintenance work . . . . . . 137Maintenanceschedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Confirmation ofmaintenance work . . . . . . 139Confirmation ofservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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).

ABS Anti-lock brake system

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DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

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 mightnot be exactly as illustratedin this manual on account ofcountry-specific differences.If your BMW was suppliedwith equipment not describedin this Rider's Manual, you will

find 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. Versions forindividual countries may 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 BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate

that no claims can be en-tertained on the basis of thedata, illustrations or descrip-tions in this manual.

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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 underneaththe instrument cluster( 52)

2 Seat lock ( 53)3 Adjuster, spring preload,

rear ( 57)4 Adjuster, damping, rear,

standard suspension( 57)

5 Oil sight glass ( 88)6 Filler neck, engine oil

( 89)7 Adjuster, damping, front,

sport suspension (OE)( 57)

8 Adjuster, spring preload,front, sport suspensionOE

( 57)9 Clutch-fluid reservoir

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General view, rightside1 Power socket ( 82)2 Filler neck, fuel ( 74)3 Brake-fluid reservoir,

front ( 92)4 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 93)5 Adjuster, rebound-stage

damping, rear, sport sus-pension (OE) ( 57)

6 Adjuster, compression-stage damping, rear,sport suspension (OE)( 57)

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Underneath the seat1 Hook wrench2 Release, rear seat

( 54)3 Table of tyre pressures4 Toolkit ( 86)5 Battery ( 112)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Control, odometer

( 41), Control,on-board computerOE

( 44)2 Pushbutton, ABSOE

( 56)3 Pushbutton, horn4 Pushbutton, left flashing

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

5 Switch, high-beam head-light ( 50), Switch forheadlight flasher

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 48)2 Pushbutton, starter

( 70)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 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Warning and telltale

lights ( 21)4 Multifunction display

( 21)5 Telltale light for anti-theft

alarm (OE) and sensor forinstrument cluster light-ing

6 Adjuster, clock ( 42),Control, odometer( 41)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic

day and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Parking light

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Status indicators

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

Warning and telltale lights. . . . . . 20

ABS warning lightOE . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

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

Warnings issued by the tyrepressure monitoring system(RDC)OE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Engine-oil temperature

display ( 21)6 Odometer reading

( 41)

7 Fuel-gauge readings (OE)( 20)

Warning and telltalelights

1 Telltale light, left turn in-dicator

2 Telltale light, high-beamheadlight

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

indicator

ABS warning lightOE

The way in which the ABSwarning light indicates statuscan differ in some countries.

Alternative for the ABSwarning light.

Function indicatorsQuantity of fuel (OE)

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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Engine temperatureThe horizontal barsbelow the temperature

symbol indicate the enginetemperature.

Warnings, generalMode of presentationGeneral warnings are dis-played by means of plain-textmessages and symbols in themultifunction display. In somecases, they are accompaniedby the 'General' warning lightshowing red or yellow. Two ormore warnings can be issuedat the same time.

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Warnings, overviewMode of presentation Meaning

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

Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)

Lights up yellow The FUEL!warning appearson the display.

Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up yellow Appears on thedisplay

Engine electronics ( 24)

Flashes red Appears on thedisplay

Insufficient engine oil pressure( 25)

Shows accom-panied by theCHECK OILwarning

Engine-oil level too low ( 25)

Lights up red Appears on thedisplay

Insufficient battery charge current( 26)

Lights up yellow The LAMPR!warning appearson the display.

Rear light bulb defective ( 26)

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Mode of presentation Meaning

The LAMPF!warning appearson the display.

Front light bulb defective ( 26)

Lights up yellow The LAMPS!warning appearson the display.

Bulbs defective ( 27)

Appears on thedisplay

Ice warning (OE) ( 27)

The DWALO!warning appearson the display.

Battery of anti-theft alarm (OE) weak( 27)

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 appearson the display.

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.

Fuel capacity, reserve

4 lRefuelling ( 74)

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 theusual engine power mightnot be available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by a

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specialist 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 levelis correct is to check the oilsight glass.

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

Checking engine oil level( 88)

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

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 iscorrect: do not continue toride.

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

Engine-oil level too lowSymbol for oil levelshows, accompanied by

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

The only exact way of check-ing whether the oil level iscorrect is to check the oilsight glass. The next time youstop for fuel:


If the oil level is too low:Topping up the engine oil( 89)

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


If the oil level is too low:Seek the advice of a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Insufficient battery chargecurrent

General warning lightlights up red.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Replacing high-beam/low-beam headlight bulb( 103)Replacing parking-light bulb( 105)Replacing front turn indicat-or bulb ( 107)Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb ( 108)

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 warning (OE)Ice warning symbol ap-pears on the display.

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

The ice warning doesnot mean that there is

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

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

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

This error messageappears only briefly

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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.

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

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.


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

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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 "-- --"appears on thedisplay

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 onthe display.The motorcycle has notyet accelerated past thethreshold of approximately30 km/h. The RDC sensorsdo not start transmittingsignals until the motorcyclereaches a speed above thisthreshold ( 76).

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.



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 warningsOE

Mode of presentationABS 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 switched off ( 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 switched offABS warning light ON.

The rider has switched off theABS system.with OE Anti-lock brakingsystem (ABS):

Activate the ABS function( 57)

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 ( 80).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 (EWS) . . . 39

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . 40

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . 41

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

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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

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

ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Suspension settings . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Settings, standardsuspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Settings, sport suspensionOE . . 59

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

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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, seat lock and

tank filler cap lock are all op-erated with the same key.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Side lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 71)

with OE Anti-lock brakingsystem (ABS):

Turn the key to position 1.Side lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 71)

ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 72)

Switching off 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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Locking 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 immobiliser(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliserhelps protect your BMW Mo-torrad motorcycle from theft,and this enhanced security isat your disposal without anyneed for you to set paramet-ers or activate additional sys-tems. The engine of a motor-cycle fitted with this electronicimmobiliser can be startedonly with the keys that belongto the vehicle. You can also

have your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer bar individualkeys, for example if a partic-ular key goes missing. Theengine cannot be started witha key that has been barred.

In-key electronicsAn electronic component isintegrated into each of yourkeys. The motorcycle's elec-tronics exchange certain con-tinuously changing signalswith the electronics in thekey; these signals are spe-cific to your motorcycle andthey are transmitted via thering aerial in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognised as "authorised" foryour motorcycle.

A spare key attachedto the same ring as the

ignition key used to start theengine could "irritate" the

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electronics, in which case theenabling 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 can

subsequently be cleared andreactivated for use.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashers

Switch on the ignition.

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

The hazard warningflashers place a strain

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

If you press a turn-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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Switching off hazardwarning flashers

Press cancel button 1.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.

Odometer andtripmetersOperating the odometer

If the motorcycle is notequipped with on-boardcomputer and RDC, you canuse INFO button 1 to operatethe odometer as describedhere.

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)Residual range (once fuellevel is down to reserve)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

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

Residual range

Residual-range reading 1 ap-pears accompanied by theword RANGE and indicateshow far you can ride with thefuel remaining in the tank. Ona motorcycle not equippedwith an on-board computer(OE), this reading is not dis-played until the 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.

ClockSetting 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 pressuremonitoring RDCOE

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

Calculating averageconsumption

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

Resetting averageconsumption

Repeatedly press INFO but-ton 1 until the average fuelconsumption appears in thedisplay.Hold the INFO button downfor at least 2 seconds (RE-SET).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 engineoil level. You can call up thisreading only when the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

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.

Remains visible until thesensor subsequently re-

gisters a correct 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.

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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 yourauthorised 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)

ClutchAdjust the 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.

Span between handlebargrip and clutch lever in-creases.

Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebargrip and clutch lever de-creases.

BrakesAdjust the handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir

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

Attempting to adjust thebrake lever while riding

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

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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.

Span between handlebargrip and handbrake leverincreases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebargrip and handlebar lever de-creases.

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.

Switching on high-beamheadlight

Press the top section 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 section 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 on the ignition.Parking lights switched off.

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

Commercially availableadhesive tape will dam-

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

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

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Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an

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

Adjusting headlightbeam throw

1 Headlight beam-throwadjustment

Moving the pivot lever adjustsheadlight 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.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-handturn indicators flashes.

Switching on rightflashing turn indicators


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Press right-hand turn indic-ator button 2.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-handturn indicator flashes.

Cancelling turnindicators

Press cancel button 3.

The turn indicators arecancelled automatically

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

Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale light isoff.

Front and rear seatsRemove the front seat

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

Turn key 1 clockwise in theseat lock, while pressingdown on the front part ofthe front seat.

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Raise the seat at the frontand lift it off the motorcycle.

Install the front seatIf too much pressure isapplied in the forward

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

Position the front seat inmounts 1 and press it firmlydown at the front.The front seat engages withan audible click.

Removing rear seatMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Remove the front seat( 53)

Pull and hold loop 1 andpull the rear seat forwardto remove.

Install the rear seatIf too much pressure isapplied in the forward

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

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Position the rear seat inmounts 1 and push it back.The rear seat engages withtwo audible clicks.

Helmet holderUsing helmet holder

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing rear seat ( 54)

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

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

Use wire rope 1 availableas an optional accessoryto secure the helmet to thehelmet holder.

Guide the wire rope under-neath rear frame 3 and slipthe eyes of the wire ropeinto helmet-holder slot 2.Install the rear seat ( 54)

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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move the mirror to the de-sired position by pressing itlightly close to the edge.

ABSOE

Deactivatable ABSUnder certain circumstances,it can be best to dispensewith ABS when you ride onloose surfaces or in practicesessions. Consequently, youhave the option of temporarily

deactivating this motorcycle'sABS function.Note the detailed descrip-tion of the ABS system, whichstarts on page ( 78).

Deactivating ABSfunction

Switch on the ignition, orbring the motorcycle to astop.

Press and hold downABS button 1.

ABS warning lightshows; if self-diagnosis

has not completed the ABSwarning light changes fromflashing to ON.

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

The warnings for 'ABSfault' and 'ABS OFF' are

identical.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

ABS warning light re-mains ON.

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Activating ABS function

Press and hold downABS button 1.

ABS warning light goesout; if self-diagnosis has

not completed the ABS warn-ing light changes from ON toflashing.

When the ABS warning lightgoes out, release the ABSbutton within five seconds.The ABS warning light re-mains off.If ABS self-diagnosis did notcomplete, the ABS warninglight continues to flash.

The ABS function is activ-ated.Instead of pressing the ABSbutton, you have the optionof switching the ignition offand then on again.

If you switch the ignitionoff then on again and

the ABS light comes back on,there is a fault in the ABS.

Suspension settingsSpring preload andweightIt is essential to set springpreload of the rear suspen-sion to suit the load carriedby the motorcycle. Increasespring preload when the mo-torcycle is heavily loaded andreduce spring preload ac-cordingly when the motor-cycle is lightly loaded.

Spring preload and road-surface condition withsport suspensionOE

The spring preload of thefront suspension can beadjusted to the rider's weightto suit the terrain and theintended use.

Shock-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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Settings, standardsuspensionAdjusting 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.


If you want to increasespring preload, use the toolfrom the on-board toolkitto turn adjusting ring 1clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool fromthe on-board toolkit to turnadjusting ring 1 counter-clockwise.

Spring preload, basicsetting

Turn adjusting ring tostage 2. (Motorcycle withfull load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

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

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

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

Rear suspensiondamping, basic setting

Turn adjusting screwclockwise to limit stop (H),then back it off 3/4 of aturn. (Motorcycle withfull load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

Settings, sportsuspensionOE

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel


Use adjusting rings 1 and 2to adjust spring preload.

Use the tool from the on-board toolkit to release thelock by turning adjustingring 1 counter-clockwise.

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If you want to increasespring preload, turnadjusting ring 2 clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn adjustingring 2 counter-clockwise.


with OE Sport sus-pension:

184 mm (Spring length(no load on front wheel))

Lock by turning adjustingring 1 clockwise with thetool from the toolkit until itis locked against adjustingring 2.

Adjusting front springpreload at front wheel,motorcycles withactivated charcoal filterOn account of the positionof the activated charcoal fil-ter, it is not possible to adjustspring preload from the frontwheel with the ordinary span-ner. This is the reason whythis additional spanner is in-cluded in the toolkit.The procedure for adjustingspring preload is as describedabove; the only difference isthat access to the adjuster isfrom below.

As shown in this illustration,special wrench 1 has to becombined with 3/8" exten-sion 2 and a suitable drivertool 3 (ratchet wrench, bar orsimilar).

Adjusting dampingcharacteristic for frontwheel


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characteristic to suit springpreload.


Adjust damping by turningadjusting ring 1.

If you want to increasedamping, turn adjustingring 1 counter-clockwise.If you want to reduce damp-ing, turn adjusting ring 1clockwise.

Rebound stage basicsetting


Turn bottom knob clock-wise to limit stop, thenback it off 16 clicks. (Mo-torcycle with full load offuel, with rider 85 kg)

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel




Use adjusting rings 1 and 2to adjust spring preload.

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Release the lock by turningadjusting ring 1 counter-clockwise with the tool fromthe toolkit, while holding ad-justing ring 2 with secondtool from the toolkit.

To turn the adjusting rings,engage tool 1 from abovein such a way that all threehooks 2 securely engagethe grooves.

If you want to increasespring preload, turnadjusting ring 2 clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn adjustingring 2 counter-clockwise.



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

158 mm (Spring length(no load on rear wheel))

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Lock by turning adjustingring 1 clockwise with thetool from the toolkit, whileholding adjusting ring 2 withsecond tool from the toolkit.

Adjusting rebound-stagedamping for rear wheel


Adjust rebound-stagedamping by turningadjusting ring 1.

If you want to increaserebound-stage damping,turn adjusting ring 1counter-clockwise.If you want to reducerebound-stage damping,turn adjusting ring 1clockwise.




Turn bottom knob (on pis-ton rod) clockwise to limitstop, then back it off 16clicks. (Motorcycle withfull load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

Adjusting compression-stage damping for rearwheel


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Adjust compression-stagedamping by turning adjust-ing ring 1.

If you want to increasecompression-stage

damping, turn adjustingring 1 in the H direction.If you want to reducecompression-stagedamping, turn adjustingring 1 in the S direction.

Compression stagebasic setting


Turn top knob (on reser-voir) clockwise to limitstop, then back it off 14clicks. (Motorcycle withfull load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

Adjust the spring-strutlength

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Removing rear wheel ( 99)

Slacken screws 3 of thespray guard.Back off nut 2 by turning itclockwise.If you want to increasethe length of thespring strut, turn nut 1counter-clockwise.If you want to reduce thelength of the spring strut,turn nut 1 clockwise.Once you have setthe spring strut to thedesired length, turn nut 2counter-clockwise to lockthe adjuster.

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Spring-strut length,basic setting


Turn the bottom springretainer down as far as itwill go. (Motorcycle withfull load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

Align the spray guard asshown in the illustration.Tighten screws 3 of thespray guard.Installing rear wheel ( 100)

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

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

Incorrect tyre pressurereduces the operating

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

Check tyre pressuresagainst the data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (One-up, tyrecold)

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

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (One-up, tyrecold)

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

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

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Riding

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

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

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

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Park your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 73

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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

Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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

HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

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

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

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.

Starting engine

Kill switch in run position A.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 71)

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Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check isperformed. ( 71)ABS self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 72)

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. ( 122)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runsa test of the 'General' warn-ing light when the ignitionis switched on. The warn-ing light shows first yellowand then red, 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. The

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

General warning lightlights up red.

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.

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

ABS self-diagnosisOE

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

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

Running-in speed

<4000 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.

Park your motorcyclePlacing 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 weight

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is taken by the stand anddismount to the left.

If the motorcycle is onthe side stand, the sur-

face of the ground will de-termine whether it is 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 fullleft or right lock.Check that the motorcycleis standing firmly.

On a gradient, the mo-torcycle should always

face uphill; select 1st gear.

Removing 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.

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.

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Fuel can attack the ma-terial of the windscreen

and the side slipstream de-flectors, which become dull orunsightly.Wipe off the windscreen andslipstream deflectors 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 the

tank past the bottom edgeof the filler neck.

The ratings for perform-ance and consumption

are quoted for the recommen-ded grade of fuel.

Recommended fuelgrade

98 ROZ/RON (Premiumplus unleaded)

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

Fuel capacity, usable

17 l

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Fuel capacity, reserve

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

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDCOE

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 these

readings is always 20 °C.The air lines available tothe public in petrol stationsand motorway service areasalmost invariably showtemperature-dependenttyre pressures, so in mostinstances these gaugereadings 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.

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A warning is also issued if tyrepressure drops sharply butstays within the permitted tol-erance.

Brake system, generalDescending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

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

Wet brakesAfter the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs and

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

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, make

sure 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.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride

frequently on unsurfacedtracks or poor roads.Check the thickness of thebrake pads more frequentlyand replace the brake pads ingood time.

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSOE

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 situationcan occur, ABS intervenesand adapts braking pressure

to 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. Ifthe brakes are applied underthese circumstances the ABShas to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact withthe road surface. At this in-stant the BMW Motorrad ABSmust assume an extremelylow coefficient of friction, so

that the wheels will continueto rotate under all imaginablecircumstances, because thisis the precondition for ensur-ing directional stability. Assoon as is registers the actu-al circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjustsbraking force accordingly toachieve optimum braking.

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 betransmitted without the wheellocking.

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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;this increases stopping dis-tance.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW Motor-rad ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for care-less riding. ABS is primarilya means of ensuring a safetymargin in genuine emergen-cies.Take care when cornering.When you apply the brakeson a corner, the motorcycle'sweight and momentum takeover and even BMW MotorradABS is unable to counteracttheir effects.

Rear wheel liftEven under severe braking,a high level of tyre grip canmean that the front wheeldoes not lock up until verylate, if at all. Consequently,ABS does not intervene untilvery late, if at all. Under thesecircumstances the rear wheel

can 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 ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABSensures directional stabil-ity on any surface. The sys-tem is not optimised for spe-cial requirements that applyunder extreme competitivesituations off-road or on thetrack.

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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 hasto complete before faultmessages can be issued.In addition to problems withthe BMW Motorrad ABS, ex-ceptional riding conditionscan lead to a fault messagebeing issued.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy periodwith the front wheel lifted offthe ground (wheely).Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary

by applying the front brake(burn-out).Heating up with the motor-cycle on the centre standor an auxiliary stand, en-gine idling or with a gearengaged.Rear wheel locked for alengthy period, for examplewhile descending 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.

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technicalsystem cannot perform

beyond the abilities dictatedby its level of maintenance.In order to ensure that the

BMW Motorrad IntegralABS is always maintainedin optimum condition, it isessential for you to complystrictly with the specifiedinspection intervals.

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Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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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 socket 1 is cutoff automatically if batteryvoltage is low or the load ex-ceeds the maximum rating.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electricalaccessories only when the ig-nition is switched on. The ac-cessory remains operationalif the ignition is subsequentlyswitched off. In order to en-sure that the drain on the on-

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

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

do not impede the riderdo not restrict or obstructthe steering angle andhandling characteristicscannot be trapped

Incorrectly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables asdescribed above.

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Maintenance

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

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . 89

Brake pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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

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

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Jump start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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General instructionsThe Maintenance chapter de-scribes straightforward pro-cedures for checking and re-placing certain wear parts.Special tightening torquesare listed as applicable. Thetightening torques for thethreaded fasteners on yourmotorcycle are listed in thesection entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information onmore extensive maintenanceand repair work in the RepairManual on DVD/CD-ROM(RepROM) for your motor-cycle, which is available fromyour authorised BMW Motor-rad 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 ExtensionFor use with hook wrench

2 Hook wrenchAdjusting rear spring pre-loadNot applicable to motor-cycles with sports suspen-sion

3 Tool for oil capRemoving and installingplug of oil filler neck

4 Screwdriver withreversible blade

with cross-head/plainbladesReplacing turn indicatorbulbs

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Additional toolkit forsport suspension (OE)

1 Hook wrenchAdjusting rear spring pre-load

2 Hook wrenchAdjusting front spring pre-load, motorcycles withoutactivated charcoal filterAdjusting rear spring pre-load, holding adjusting ring

3 Hook wrenchAdjusting front spring pre-load, motorcycles with ac-tivated charcoal filterFor use with 3/8" driver toolnot included in the on-boardtoolkit

4 Open ring wrenchAdjusting spring-strut length

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 DVD/CD-ROMalso obtainable from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

1 extending tool holderAdapters to accommodateall tools

2 1/4" bits5x Torx, for example for re-moving and installing rearwheel2x cross-head bits1x plain screwdriver bit

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

Removing and installingfront wheel

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4 Electric torchLED bulb

5 Socket3x open-ended spanner,for example for connectingand disconnecting leads tobattery terminals

6 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.

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the temper-ature, the higher the level of

oil in the sump. Checking theoil level with the engine coldor after no more than a shortride will lead to misinterpret-ation; this in turn, means thatthe engine will be operatedwith the incorrect quantity ofoil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

The insufficient oilpressure warning does

not fulfil the function of anoil gauge. The only way ofchecking whether the oil levelis correct is to check the oilsight glass.

Check that the engine isat operating temperature,make sure that the groundis level and firm and placethe motorcycle on its stand.

Wait five minutes afterswitching off the engine.Hold the motorcycle upright.

Check the oil level in oil-level indicator 1.

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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:

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

Topping up the engine oilChecking engine oil level( 88)

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.Use the tool from the toolkitto remove cap 1 from theengine oil filler neck.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Use the tool from the toolkitto install the cap in the en-gine oil filler neck.

Brake system, generalDependability of thebrake systemA 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.

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Incorrect working prac-tices endanger the reli-

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

Checking brakeoperation

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

If pressure points are notclearly perceptible:

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

Brake padsCheck brake-padthickness, front brakes

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

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


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

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Brake-pad wear-indicating marks, front

The wear-indicatingmarks must be clearlyvisible on the pads.

If the wear indicating marksare no longer clearly visible:

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

Check 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 of the rear brake cal-iper from the left to ascer-tain their thickness.

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Brake-pad thickness,rear

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

1 mm (Wear limit)

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

Brake 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 place themotorcycle on its stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid levelin front reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid

level in the reservoir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, front

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.

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.

Check the brake fluid levelin rear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid

level in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

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-

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ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ClutchChecking clutchoperation

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

If the pressure point is notclearly perceptible:

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

Checking the clutch fluidlevel

Make sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the clutch fluid levelin reservoir 1.

Wear of the clutchcauses the fluid level in

the clutch fluid reservoir torise.

The clutch system isfilled with a special hy-

draulic fluid that does nothave to be changed.

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-ably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

TyresChecking tyre treaddepth

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

paired even before the tyreswear to the minimum tyretread depth permitted by law.Have the tyres changed ingood time before they wear

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to the minimum permissibletread depth.

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

Tyres have wear indic-ators integrated into the

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

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

Replace tyre.

RimsChecking rims

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

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

ility or provide any guaranteeof road safety.Use only wheels and tyres ap-proved by BMW Motorrad foryour type of motorcycle.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

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specialist 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.

Removing front wheelPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.Fit the rear wheel stand( 102)

Remove screws 1 on leftand right.Lift the mudguard up andforward, pulling the twosides slightly apart.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

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

Remove securing screws 2of the left and right brakecalipers.

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Force the brake padsslightly apart by rockingbrake calipers 3 backand forth A against brakediscs 4.Mask off the parts of thewheel rim that could bescratched in the process ofremoving the brake calipers.Carefully pull the brake cal-ipers back and out untilclear of the brake discs.


When removing the leftbrake caliper, take care not

to 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.Fit the front-wheel stand( 101)

Release axle clampingscrew 5.

Remove quick-releaseaxle 6, while supporting thewheel.Roll the front wheel forwardto remove.


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

Remove spacing bushing 7from the left-hand side ofthe wheel hub.

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Installing front wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the spe-

cified torque can work looseor their threads can sufferdamage.Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

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

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

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round

to rotate in the correct direc-tion.

Note the direction-of-rotationarrows on the tyre or thewheel rim.

Slip spacing bushing 7 in-to the left-hand side of thewheel hub.Roll the front wheel intoposition between the frontforks.


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

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

Quick-release axle inaxle holder

50 NmTighten axle clampingscrew 5 to the specifiedtorque.

Quick-release axleclamp screws

19 Nm

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Remove the front wheelstand.Slip the brake calipers ontothe 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 routed snuglyalong the front suspension.

Route ABS sensor cable 4as illustrated here.

Install securing screws 2and tighten to specifiedtorque.

Brake caliper to slidertube

30 NmRemove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Seat the mudguard in hold-er 1.Install the screws on leftand right.Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake padsare bedded.Remove the rear-wheelstand, if installed.

Removing rear wheelParts of the exhaust sys-tem can be hot.

Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

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Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.Fit the rear wheel stand( 102)Engage first gear.

Place a support underneaththe rear wheel and remove5 studs 1.If applicable, remove lockwasher 2 of the rear-wheelstand.Lower the rear wheel to theground.

Roll the rear wheel out to-ward the rear.

Installing rear wheelThreaded fasteners nottightened to the spe-

cified torque can work looseor their threads can sufferdamage.Always have the security ofthe fasteners checked by aspecialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer.

Check that the wheel ad-apter and wheel hub arefree of grease.Place the rear wheel on thewheel adapter.

If applicable, install lockwasher 2 of the auxiliarystand.Tighten wheel studs 1 untilhand-tight and then tightento specified torque in diag-onally opposite sequence.

Rear wheel to wheelcarrier

Tightening sequence:Tighten in diagonally op-posite sequence

60 NmRemove the auxiliary stand.

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Front-wheel standUseA front-wheel stand forsimple, safe changing ofthe front wheel is availablefrom BMW Motorrad. TheBMW special tool number is36 3 970 and the front-wheelstand is available from yourauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

The BMW Motorradfront wheel stand is

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

front wheel with the BMWMotorrad front-wheel stand.

Fit the front-wheel standPlace the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motor-rad recommends the BMWMotorrad rear-wheel stand.

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

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

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

There is a risk of dam-aging the ABS sensor

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

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clears the sensor ring of theBMW Motorrad ABS.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

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 rear wheel stand

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

Push the rear-wheel standfrom the right onto the rearaxle.Push the retaining disc onfrom the left, while holdingthe unlock button down.Grip the rear grab handle ofthe motorcycle of the mo-torcycle with your left handand use your right to gripthe lever of the rear wheelstand 4.

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Lift the motorcycle upright,simultaneously pressing thelever down until the standsupports the motorcycle inthe upright position.Press the lever down to theground.

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the mul-tifunction display if a bulb isdefective.


cause it is easier for other

users to oversee you andyour motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; alwayscarry a complete set of sparebulbs if possible.

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 to

overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Replacing high-beam/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.

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

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Remove cover 2 (low-beamheadlight) or cover 3 (high-beam headlight) by pullinglever 1.

Disconnect plug 4.

Disengage spring clips 5from the fastenings andswing them aside.

Remove bulb 6.Replace the defective bulb.

High-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Low-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Insert the bulb; makesure that projection 7is correctly positioned(high-beam headlight down/ low-beam headlight up)and make check that thebulb engages correctly.

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Close and lock springclips 5.

Connect plug 4.

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

Replacing parking-lightbulb




Switch off the ignition.

Turn the handlebarsto the left to facilitate

access.

Remove cap 1.

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Disconnect plug 2.

Remove bulb holder 3 byturning it counter-clockwise.

Remove bulb 4 from thebulb holder.Replace the defective bulb.

Parking-light bulb

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Push bulb 4 into its socket.

Turn bulb socket 3 clock-wise to install.

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Connect plug 2.

Install cap 1.

Replacing front turnindicator bulb



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

Remove screw 1.

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

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

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

Front flashing turn in-dicator bulbs

W16W / 12 V / 16 W

Insert bulb 3 into the bulbsocket.Turn bulb socket 2 clock-wise to install it in the bulbhousing.Seat the bulb housing in themirror shell.

Install screw 1.

Replacing rear turnindicator bulb




Remove screw 1.

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

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Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise and remove itfrom the bulb housing.Replace the defective bulb.

Rear flashing turn in-dicator bulbs

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

Turn bulb 2 clockwise toinstall it in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboardside, insert the glass intothe bulb housing and closethe 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.

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Touching live parts ofthe ignition system with

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

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

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

Jump-starting with adonor-battery voltage

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


Remove the front seat( 53)When jump-starting the en-gine, do not disconnect thebattery from the on-boardelectrical system.

Remove the protective capfrom the battery's positiveterminal 1.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 negative terminal 2 ofthe discharged battery.Start the engine of thevehicle with the dischargedbattery in the usual way; ifthe engine does not start,wait a few minutes beforerepeating the attemptin order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idlefor a few minutes beforedisconnecting the jumpleads.Disconnect the jump leadfrom the negative termin-als 2 first, then disconnectthe second jump lead fromthe positive terminals 1.

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Seat the protective cap onbattery positive terminal 1.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or

other products to start theengine.

Install the front seat ( 54)

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

Keep the surface of the bat-tery clean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and com-ply with the instructions for

charging 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 thebattery charged during longperiods of disuse, without

having 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.

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.

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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.

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.

Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connec-ted to the motorcycle's on-board electrical system.Comply with the operatinginstructions of the charger.

The motorcycle'son-board electronics

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

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 batteryMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Remove the front seat( 53)Switch off the ignition.

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Remove diagnosis plug 1from its holder.

Disconnection inthe wrong sequence

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

Disconnect negative lead 3first.Then pull back protectivecap 2 of the positive ter-minal and disconnect thepositive lead.

Remove the screw and re-move battery retainer 4.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back andforth if it is difficult to re-move.

Installing batteryMake sure the ground islevel and firm and place themotorcycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Insert the battery into thebattery compartment, withthe positive terminal on

the right in the direction oftravel.

Slip battery retainer 4 overthe battery and install thescrew.

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Installation in the wrongsequence increases the

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

Connect the positive lead tothe positive terminal.Install protective cap 2.Connect negative lead 3 tothe negative terminal.Seat diagnosis plug 1 in theholder.Install the front seat ( 54)Set the clock ( 42)

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Washing the motorcycle . . . . . . 116

Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . 118

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . 118

Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaningand care products you canobtain from your authorisedBMW Motorrad 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 themotorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt onpainted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, donot wash the motorcycleimmediately after it has beenexposed to strong sunlightand do not wash it in the sun.Make sure that the motor-cycle is washed frequently,especially during the wintermonths.To remove road salt, cleanthe motorcycle with cold wa-ter immediately after everytrip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs and

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

Warm water intensifiesthe effect of salt.

Use only cold water to washoff road salt.

The high pressure ofsteam cleaners can

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

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

Windscreen and slipstreamdeflectorsHeadlight 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.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover forremoving specks of tar.Remember to wax the partstreated in this way.

Protective waxcoatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.The best way to see whetherthe paint has to be protectedis that water no longer formspearls.

Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.

Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle isfitted with a centre stand)with a suitable 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 . . . . . . . . 122

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

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

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . 127

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

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

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

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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

Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).

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

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

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

No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 74)

Battery not adequately charged. Charge the battery when connected ( 111)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Quick-release axle clampscrews

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axleholder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Brake caliper to slider tube

M8 x 32 30 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel to wheel carrier

M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

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Rear suspension Value Valid

Locknut, spring basic settingat top spring retainer

5 Nm with OESportsuspension:

Locknut, length adjustment atbottom spring retainer

40 Nm with OESportsuspension:

Spray guard to spring strut

Hand-tight with OESportsuspension:

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Engine

Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled withoil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitud-inally, two overhead camshafts, electronicengine management

Effective displacement 1170 cm3

Cylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 12.5:1

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

Maximum torque 112 Nm, - at engine speed: 6800 min-1

with OE Power reduction: 102 Nm, - at engine speed: 4800 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 capacity, usable 17 l

Fuel capacity, reserve 4 l

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Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 4 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50

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

Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or bet-ter. BMW Motorrad recommends not usingsynthetic oils for the first 10,000 km. Pleasedo not hesitate to contact your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer if you have any ques-tions relating the choice of a suitable engineoil for your motorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

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

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

SAE 15 W- 40 0 °C

SAE 20 W- 40 0 °C

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

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

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Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.15 s

Clutch

Clutch type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressureplate

Transmission

Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral re-action damper, claw-action shift by slidingsleeves

Gear ratios

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ra-tio2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear

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Final drive

Final drive, type Shaft drive with bevel gears

Final drive gear ratio 2.62:1

Running gear

Front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mountedon engine and telescopic forks, centralspring strut supported by pivot mounts inleading link and main frame

with OE Sport suspension: BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mountedon engine and telescopic forks, centralsports spring strut supported by pivotmounts in leading link and main frame

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

with OE Sport suspension: Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tube, gas-filled shock absorber, adjustablerebound damping and adjustable spring pre-load

Front suspension - total suspension travel 110 mm, at wheel

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Rear wheel guidance, type BMW Paralever, consisting of rear wheelswinging arm with central spring strut, re-action link supported by final-drive housingand frame.

Rear suspension type Central spring strut with single-tube,gas-filled shock absorber, progressivecompression-stage damping, steplesslyadjustable rebound-stage damping andadjustable spring preload

with OE Sport suspension: Central spring strut with single-tube, gas-filled shock absorber, external expansiontank, adjustable rebound-stage and pro-gressive compression-stage damping, step-lessly adjustable spring preload and lengthadjustment

Total spring travel at rear wheel 120 mm

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Brakes

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

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Rear brakes, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston floating caliper and brake disc moun-ted on final drive

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

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

Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, front 120/70-17

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

Rear wheel rim size 5.50" x 17"

with OE Wide tyres: 6.00" x 17"

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Tyre designation, rear 180/55-17

with OE Wide tyres: 190/50-17

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyrecold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyrecold

Electrics

Rating of on-board socket 5 A

Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. 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.

Battery

Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

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Spark plugs

Spark plug manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Spark plug electrode gap 0.8±0.1 mm, When new1 mm, Wear limit

Secondary spark plug manufacturer and des-ignation

Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Secondary spark plug, electrode gap 0.8±0.1 mm, When new1 mm, Wear limit

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

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 Tubular spaceframe with steel front andcentre sections, aluminium rear section andload-bearing drive unit

Type plate, location Front panel carrier, inboard, right

Vehicle identification umber (VIN), location Frame front section, top centre

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2151 mm

Height of motorcycle 1177 mm, in DIN normal-load position; withmirrors

Width of motorcycle 870 mm, across mirrors

Front-seat height 830 mm, at unladen weight

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Weights

Unladen weight 213 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road90 % load of fuel, without optional extras

Permitted gross weight 410 kg

Maximum payload (without optional extras) 197 kg

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Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . 136

BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

BMW Motorrad Service Card:on-the-spot breakdownassistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Maintenance schedules. . . . . . . 138

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . 144

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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 BMW isalways in optimum condition,BMW Motorrad recommendsthat you have the mainten-ance work required for yourmotorcycle carried out reg-

ularly, preferably by your au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. For generous treatmentof claims submitted after thewarranty period has expired,evidence of regular mainten-ance is essential.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 servicenetworkBMW Motorrad has an ex-tensive after-sales servicenetwork in place to look afteryou and your motorcycle inmore than 100 countries. InGermany alone, you have thebest possible access to ap-proximately 200 authorisedBMW Motorrad dealers.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

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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, 6ABS

Pushbutton, 15Warning light, 20

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 82

Anti-theft alarm, 17

BBattery, 14

Charging battery whenconnected, 111Charging battery whendisconnected, 112Installation, 113Maintenance instruc-tions, 111Removal, 112Warning, battery chargecurrent, 26

Beam throwAdjusting, 11

Brake fluidChecking fluid level, frontbrakes, 92Checking fluid level, rearbrakes, 93Fluid reservoir, rear, 13Front fluid reservoir, 13

Brake leverAdjust the handbrakelever, 49

Brake padsChecking front, 90Checking rear, 91Running in, 73

BrakesChecking operation, 90Safety instructions, 77Technical data, 130

BulbsGeneral instructions, 103High-beam headlight, 18Low-beam headlight, 18Parking light, 18Replacing front turnindicator bulb, 107

Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb, 103Replacing low-beamheadlight bulb, 103Replacing parking-lightbulb, 105Replacing rear turn indicatorbulb, 108Technical data, 132Warning, bulb failure, 26, 27

CCare, 115Checklist, 70Cleaning, 115Clock, 20

Adjusting, 17, 42Clutch

Adjust the clutch lever, 49Checking operation, 94Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 127

Confirmation of maintenancework, 139

Currency, 7

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DDimensions

Technical data, 133

EElectrics

Technical data, 131Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 16, 48Engine

Starting, 70Technical data, 125Temperature gauge, 20Warning, engine electron-ics, 24

Engine oilChecking level, 88Filler neck, 11Technical data, 126Temperature gauge, 21Topping up, 89Warning, engine oil level, 25Warning, engine oil pres-sure, 25

Equipment, 7

EWSFunction description, 39Protection against theft, 39Warning, 24

FFinal drive

Technical data, 128Frame

Technical data, 133Front seat

Installation, 54Removal, 53

Front-wheel stand, 101Fuel

Filler neck, 13Quantity reading, 20refuelling, 74Technical data, 4, 125Warning, fuel down toreserve, 24

Fuses, 131

GGear indicator, 20Grip heating, 16, 48

HHandlebar fittings

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

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

HeadlightAdjusting headlight beamthrow, 51Adjustment for driving onleft/driving on right, 51

Headlight flasher, 15High-beam headlight, 15, 18

Telltale light, 20Horn, 15

IIdle

Telltale light, 20Ignition

Switching off, 38Switching on, 38

ImmobiliserWarning, 24

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Instrument clusterOverview, 17Sensor for lighting, 17

JJump start, 109

KKeys, 38

Replacement and extrakeys, 40

LLaying up, 118Lights

Adjusting headlight beamthrow, 52Switching off parkinglights, 51Switching on high-beamheadlight, 50Switching on low-beamheadlight, 50Switching on parkinglights, 51

Switching on side lights, 50Low-beam headlight, 18

MMaintenance

General instructions, 86Intervals, 137

Multifunction display, 17, 20

OOdometer and tripmeters, 20

Resetting tripmeter, 42Selecting readings, 41

On-board computerAmbient temperature, 45Average consumption, 46Average speed, 45Oil level, 47Range, 47Resetting average con-sumption, 46Resetting averagespeed, 46Selecting readings, 44

PParking, 73Power socket, 13, 82Pre-ride check, 71

RRear seat

Installation, 54Releasing, 14Removal, 54

Rear-wheel stand, 102Refuelling, 74Reserve

Warning, 24Residual range, 42, 47Restoring to use, 119Rev. counter, 17Running gear

Setting length, 64Technical data, 128

Running in, 72

SSafety instructions, 68

Brakes, 77Correct loading, 68

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Seat lock, 11Service, 136Service Card, 137Side light, 18Side stand

Placing motorcycle on sidestand, 73Removing motorcycle fromside stand, 74starting the engine, 70

Spark plugsTechnical data, 132

Speedometer, 17Spring preload

Adjusting, 57Spring preload, front

Adjusting, 59Setting for sport suspen-sion, 57

Spring preload, rearAdjusting, 58Setting for sport suspen-sion, 61Setting with sport suspen-sion, 11

Setting with standardsuspension, 11

Starter, 16Starting, 70Steering lock, 39Suspension damping, front

Adjusting, 60Setting with sport suspen-sion, 11

Suspension damping, rearAdjusting, 11, 58Setting for sport suspen-sion, 63Setting with sport suspen-sion, 13

TTechnical data

Brakes, 130Bulbs, 132Clutch, 127Dimensions, 133Electrics, 131Engine, 125Engine oil, 126

Final drive, 128Frame, 133Fuel, 4, 125Running gear, 128Spark plugs, 132Standards, 7Transmission, 127Weights, 134Wheels and tyres, 130

Telltale lights, 17Overview, 20

Toolkit, 14Overview, 86, 87Service kit, 87

Torques, 123Transmission

Starting engine, 70Technical data, 127

Troubleshooting chart, 122Turn indicators

Left, 15, 52Right, 16, 52Switching off, 16, 53Telltale light, 20

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Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)Label on wheel rim, 95Operation, 44

TyresAir pressure, 4, 131Air-pressures table, 14Approved tyres, 95Checking tread depth, 94Checking tyre pressures, 65Running in, 73Technical data, 130

VVehicle

Care, 115Cleaning, 115General view, left side, 11General view, right side, 13Laying up, 118Parking, 73Restoring to use, 119

WWarning light, general, 20

Warning lights, 17Overview, 20

Warnings, 20Mode of presentation, 21

Warnings, overview, 22, 30,34

WeightsTechnical data, 134

WheelsInstalling front wheel, 98Installing rear wheel, 100Removing front wheel, 96Removing rear wheel, 99Technical data, 130

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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.

Important data for refuelling

FuelRecommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus

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

Fuel capacity, usable 17 l

Fuel capacity, reserve 4 l

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

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

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, Two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No. 01 41 7 706 09107.2006, 2nd edition

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