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Always before riding off

Check operation of the brake

system.

Check operation of the lights

and signalling equipment.

Checking clutch function

(

181).

Checking tyre tread depth

(

183).

Checking tyre pressure

(

182).

without Dynamic ESA

Adjust the spring preload for

rear wheel (

126).

Adjust the damping for rear

wheel (

127).

with Dynamic ESA

Adjust the spring preload

(

79).

Adjust the suspension damp-

ing (

78).

Check security of cases and

luggage.

Every 3rd refuelling stop

Check the engine oil level

(

175).

Check the brake pad thick-

ness, front brakes (

177).

Check the brake pad thick-

ness, rear brakes (

178).

Check the brake-fluid level,

front brakes (

179).

Check the brake-fluid level,

rear brakes (

180).

Check the coolant level

(

181).

STARTING

Starting engine

Switch on the ignition.

Pre-Ride-Check is performed.

(

136)

ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-

gress. (

137)

ASC/DTC self-diagnosis is in

progress. (

137)

Select neutral or, if a gear is

engaged, pull the clutch lever.

You cannot start the mo-

torcycle with the side

stand extended and a gear en-

gaged. The engine will switch

itself off if you start it with the

gearbox in neutral and then en-

gage a gear before retracting

the side stand.

For a cold engine start and

low temperatures: pull clutch.

with M Lightweight battery

Low temperatures can impact

on the starting response. Re-

peated, brief application of

load on the battery causes

battery temperature to rise, so

more battery power is avail-

able for starting the engine.

Summary of Contents for R 1250 R

Page 1: ...RIDER S MANUAL R 1250 R BMW MOTORRAD MAKE LIFE A RIDE ...

Page 2: ...del Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms Mr Phone number Dealership address phone number company stamp ...

Page 3: ... BMW It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BM W s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your vehicle s reliability and safety as well as its value If the time comes to sell your BMW please remember to hand over this rider s manual to the new owner It is an impo...

Page 4: ...ght 23 Instrument cluster 24 03 STATUS INDICATORS 26 Indicator and warning lights 28 TFT display in Pure Ride view 29 TFT display in Menu view 30 Warning indicators 31 04 OPERATION 60 Ignition switch steer ing lock 62 Ignition with Key less Ride 64 Emergency off switch kill switch 68 Intelligent emergency call 69 Lights 71 Daytime riding light 73 Hazard warning lights 75 Turn indicators 75 Tractio...

Page 5: ...ation 132 Regular check 134 Starting 135 Running in 138 Shifting gear 139 Brakes 140 Parking your motor cycle 143 Refuelling 144 Securing motorcycle for transportation 149 08 ENGINEERING DE TAILS 152 General notes 154 Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS 154 Traction control ASC DTC 157 Dynamic engine brake control MSR 160 Dynamic ESA 160 Riding mode 161 Dynamic Brake Con trol 163 Tyre pressure control RDC ...

Page 6: ... the motor cycle 227 Restoring motorcycle to use 228 12 TECHNICAL DATA 230 Troubleshooting chart 232 Screw connections 234 Fuel 236 Engine oil 237 Engine 237 Clutch 238 Transmission 238 Rear wheel drive 239 Frame 239 Chassis and suspension 239 Brakes 240 Wheels and tyres 240 Electrical system 241 Anti theft alarm 242 Dimensions 243 Weights 243 Riding specifications 244 13 SERVICE 246 Reporting saf...

Page 7: ...265 APPENDIX 268 Declaration of Con formity 269 Certificate for elec tronic immobiliser 274 Certificate for Key less Ride 277 Certificate for tyre pressure control RDC 281 Certificate for TFT instrument cluster 282 INDEX 286 ...

Page 8: ...GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 01 ...

Page 9: ...ASY REFERENCE 4 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 4 EQUIPMENT 5 TECHNICAL DATA 5 CURRENCY 6 ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 6 CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES 6 DATA MEMORY 6 INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM 11 ...

Page 10: ...d Non avoidance can lead to slight or moderate in jury WARNING Medium risk hazard Non avoidance can lead to fatal or severe in jury DANGER High risk haz ard Non avoidance leads to fatal or severe injury ATTENTION Special notes and precautionary meas ures Non compliance can lead to damage to the vehicle or ac cessory and consequently to voiding of the warranty Specific instructions on how to operat...

Page 11: ...ve selected Please note too that on account of country specific differences your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated If your motorcycle contains equipment that has not been described its description can be found in a separate manual TECHNICAL DATA All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the op erating instructions are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance requ...

Page 12: ...orrad retailer will be happy to answer any questions you may have Internet The rider s manual for your vehicle operating and installa tion instructions for accessories and general information about BMW Motorrad in relation to technology for example are available for download from bmw motorrad com manuals CERTIFICATES AND OPERAT ING LICENCES The certificates for the vehicle and the official operati...

Page 13: ... cost from persons or entities storing personal data of the vehicle user These entities may include Manufacturer of the vehicle Qualified service partners Specialist workshops Service providers Vehicle users have the right to request information on what personal data has been stored for what purpose the data is used and where the data comes from To obtain this information proof of ownership or use...

Page 14: ...le itself and is gener ally non permanent The data is not stored beyond the operat ing period Electronic components for ex ample control units contain components for storing tech nical information Information can be temporarily or perman ently stored on the vehicle con dition component loads incid ents or errors This information is generally used to document the condi tion of a component a module ...

Page 15: ...us product monitor ing obligations arising from product liability legislation To meet these obligations the vehicle manufacturer requires technical data from the vehicle The data from the vehicle can also be used to check warranty claims from the customer Error and incident memories in the vehicle can be reset during servicing or repair work by a BMW Motorrad Retailer or an other qualified service...

Page 16: ...ra tion this includes for example position data and additional general vehicle information This enables optimal use of the selected apps for example nav igation or music playback The type of additional data pro cessing is determined by the provider of the respective app The scope of the possible set tings depends on the corres ponding app and the operat ing system of the mobile end device Services...

Page 17: ... Information on the type scope and purpose of the data capture and use of per sonal data as part of the ser vices of third parties can be ascertained from the individual provider INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM with intelligent emergency callOE Principle The intelligent emergency call system enables manual or auto matic emergency calls for ex ample in the event of an acci dent The emergency call...

Page 18: ...mobile phone network using the SIM card installed in the vehicle The SIM card is permanently logged into the mobile phone network to enable rapid con nection setup Data is sent to the vehicle manufacturer in the event of an emergency Improving quality The data that is transferred in an emergency is also used by the manufacturer of the vehicle to improve product and service quality Location determi...

Page 19: ...re commissioned by the vehicle manufacturer and if required to the emergency services Accident data for example the direction of impact detec ted by the vehicle sensors to assist the emergency services response Contact details for example the phone number of the installed SIM card and the phone number of the rider if available to enable rapid contact with those involved in the accident if required...

Page 20: ...cessed as part of the intelligent emer gency call is processed exclus ively to carry out the emer gency call As part of its stat utory obligation the manufac turer of the vehicle provides information about the data that it has processed and any data that it still has stored ...

Page 21: ...15 ...

Page 22: ...GENERAL VIEWS 02 ...

Page 23: ...GENERAL VIEW LEFT SIDE 18 GENERAL VIEW RIGHT SIDE 19 UNDERNEATH THE SEAT 20 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH LEFT 21 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH RIGHT 22 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH RIGHT 23 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 24 ...

Page 24: ...VIEWS GENERAL VIEW LEFT SIDE 1 with daytime riding lightOE Manual daytime riding light 73 2 Clutch fluid reservoir 181 3 Fuel filler neck 145 4 Seat lock 92 5 Setting the rear damping down at the spring strut 127 ...

Page 25: ...r VIN on steering head right Type plate on steering head left 4 Coolant level indicator 181 Coolant reservoir 182 5 Tyre pressures table 6 Oil filler opening 176 7 Engine oil level indicator 175 8 Behind the side trim panel Battery 201 Remote positive terminal 199 Diagnostic connector 206 9 Brake fluid reservoir rear 180 10 Power socket 210 ...

Page 26: ...20 GENERAL VIEWS UNDERNEATH THE SEAT 1 Fuses 205 2 Rider s manual 3 Standard toolkit 173 4 Payload table ...

Page 27: ...control 83 3 Hazard warning lights 75 4 ASC DTC 76 5 with Dynamic ESAOE Dynamic ESA possible settings 77 6 with LED additional headlightOA Auxiliary headlights 72 7 Turn indicators 75 8 Horn 9 MENU rocker button 97 10 Multi Controller Controls 97 11 with daytime riding lightOE Manual daytime riding light 73 ...

Page 28: ...CTION SWITCH RIGHT with intelligent emergency callOE 1 with heated gripsOE Heated grips 91 2 Riding mode 80 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 68 4 Starter button Start the engine 135 5 SOS button Intelligent emergency call 69 ...

Page 29: ...23 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH RIGHT without intelligent emergency callOE 1 with heated gripsOE Heated grips 91 2 Riding mode 80 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 68 4 Starter button Start the engine 135 ...

Page 30: ...riding modes ProOE Shift light 140 3 TFT display 29 30 4 Alarm system LED with anti theft alarm DWA OE Alarm signal 89 with Keyless RideOE Indicator light for the ra dio operated key Switch on the ignition 65 5 Photosensor for adapting the brightness of the in strument lighting ...

Page 31: ...25 ...

Page 32: ...STATUS INDICATORS 03 ...

Page 33: ...INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS 28 TFT DISPLAY IN PURE RIDE VIEW 29 TFT DISPLAY IN MENU VIEW 30 WARNING INDICATORS 31 ...

Page 34: ...igh beam headlight 71 3 General warning light 31 4 Turn indicators right 75 5 Warning light drive mal function 45 6 ASC 53 with riding modes ProOE DTC 53 7 ABS 52 8 with daytime riding lightOE Manual daytime riding light 73 9 with LED additional headlightOA Auxiliary headlights 72 ...

Page 35: ... cruise controlOE Cruise control 83 7 Speed Limit Info 103 8 Riding mode 80 9 Recommendation to up shift 104 10 Gear indicator N indic ates neutral 11 Clock 105 12 Connection status 107 13 Muting 104 14 Operating help 15 Heating stages handlebar grips 91 16 Automatic daytime riding light 74 17 Outside temperature warning 38 18 Ambient temperature ...

Page 36: ...eed Limit Info 103 5 Riding mode 80 6 Status line 101 7 Recommendation to up shift 104 8 Gear indicator N indic ates neutral 9 Clock 10 Connection status 11 Muting 104 12 Operating help 13 Heating stages handlebar grips 91 14 Automatic daytime riding light 74 15 Outside temperature warning 38 16 Ambient temperature 17 Menu section ...

Page 37: ...how they show on the display Dif ferent colours and symbols are used depending on priority Green CHECK OK 1 no mes sage optimum values White circle with small i 2 information Yellow warning triangle 3 warning value not ideal Red warning triangle 3 warn ing value critical Values display Symbols 4 differ in how they show on the display The col ours used differ and reflect the urgency of the message ...

Page 38: ...asured values there will be no assessment in the form of a coloured symbol Check Control dialogue Messages are output as Check Control dialogues 1 If there are two or more Check Control messages of equal priority the messages keep changing in the order of their occurrence until they are acknowledged If symbol 2 is actively dis played it can be acknow ledged by tilting the Multi Controller to the l...

Page 39: ...t 50 Replacing battery of remote key 39 Remote key bat tery weak is displayed in yel low Voltage of the vehicle electrical system too low 39 Vehicle voltage low lights up yellow is displayed in yel low Voltage of the vehicle electrical system critical 40 Vehicle voltage critical flashes yel low is displayed in yel low Charging voltage critical 40 Battery voltage critical lights up yellow The fault...

Page 40: ...heck Check the engine oil level 44 lights up red Coolant temper ature too high Coolant tempe rature too high 44 lights up Engine Drive malfunction 45 flashes red Serious fault in the engine control Serious drive mal function 45 flashes lights up yellow No communica tion with en gine control Engine control failed 45 lights up lights up yellow Fault in the en gine control Engine in emer gency operat...

Page 41: ...ot match setpoint Tyre press control Loss of pressure Transmission fault 49 lights up yellow Sensor faulty or system fault 50 lights up yellow Tyre pressure check failure Tyre pressure control RDC failed 50 lights up yellow RDC sensor bat tery weak Battery for tyre pressure sensor weak 50 Drop sensor faulty Drop sensor de fective 51 lights up yellow Emergency call failure Emergency call function r...

Page 42: ...ure ABS failed 52 lights up lights up ABS Pro fail ure ABS Pro failed 53 quick flashes ASC DTC inter vention 53 slow flashes ASC DTC self diagnosis not completed 53 lights up Off ASC DTC switched off 54 Traction con trol deactiv ated lights up Traction con trol limited ASC DTC restric ted 54 lights up Traction con trol failure ASC DTC fault 54 lights up yellow Spring strut adjustment faulty D ESA ...

Page 43: ...ill Start Control automatically de activated 56 is displayed Hill Start Control cannot be activ ated 56 The gear indicator flashes Gear not trained 56 flashes green Hazard warning lights system is switched on 57 flashes green is displayed in white Service due 57 Service due lights up yellow is displayed in yel low Service due date has passed 57 Service over due ...

Page 44: ...ne of the TFT display Outside temperature warning is displayed Possible cause The air temperature measured at the vehicle is lower than approx 3 C WARNING Risk of black ice also applic able at over 3 C Risk of accident Always take extra care when temperatures are low re member that there is par ticular danger of black ice forming on bridges and where the road is in shade Ride carefully and think w...

Page 45: ...le DWA can no longer be activ ated Replacing battery of remote key lights up yellow Remote key battery at 50 No func tional impairment Remote key battery weak Limited cent ral locking function Change battery Possible cause The battery of the remote key has lost a significant propor tion of its original capacity The function of the remote key is only still ensured for a limited time with Keyless Ri...

Page 46: ...Risk of accident Do not continue your jour ney The voltage of the vehicle elec trical system is critical If you continue to ride the motorcycle the on board electronics will drain the battery Possible cause Consumers with high power consumption are in operation such as heated body warm ers too many consumers are in operation at one time or battery faulty Switch off non essential con sumers or disc...

Page 47: ...alist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer Light source faulty lights up yellow The faulty bulb is dis played High beam faulty Front left turn in dicator faulty or Front right turn indic ator faulty Low beam headlight faulty Front side light faulty with daytime riding lightOE Daytime riding light faulty with LED additional head lightOA Left additional headlight faulty or Right a...

Page 48: ...s 195 Light control failed lights up yellow Light control fail ure Have it checked by a specialist work shop WARNING Vehicle overlooked in traffic on account of failure of the vehicle lighting Safety risk Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Possible cause Light control has diagnosed a communication fault Have the f...

Page 49: ... will be operational if the vehicle s battery is disconnec ted Seek the advice of a special ist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer DWA failed Alarm system failure Have it checked by a specialist workshop Possible cause The DWA control unit has dia gnosed a communication fault Consult a specialist work shop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer DWA can no longer be act...

Page 50: ...u stop for fuel Check the engine oil level 175 If the oil level in the sight glass is too low Top up the engine oil 176 If the oil level is correct Check whether the precon ditions for the electronic oil level check are met If the message appears re peatedly even though the oil level is slightly below the max imum mark Seek the advice of a special ist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad...

Page 51: ...a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer You can continue riding pol lutant emissions are higher than the threshold values Serious drive malfunction flashes red flashes Serious fault in the engine control Rid ing at mod speed pos Damage possible Have checked by workshop Possible cause The engine control unit has dia gnosed a fault that can lead to damage to the exhaust ...

Page 52: ...thorised BMW Motorrad Retailer It is possible to continue rid ing however the engine per formance and engine speed range may be impaired and not function as normal Serious fault in engine control flashes red Serious fault in the engine control Rid ing at mod speed pos Damage possible Have checked by workshop WARNING Engine damage when run ning in emergency operation mode Risk of accident Ride slow...

Page 53: ... dashes are displayed The sensors do not start transmitting tyre pressure signals until the first time the vehicle accelerates to more than the minimum speed stated below RDC sensor is not active min 30 km h The RDC sensor does not transmit its signal to the vehicle until a certain minimum speed has been reached The tyre pressures are shown in the TFT display as temperature compensated and always ...

Page 54: ...ing the tyre pressure observe the information on temperature compensation and pressure adaptation in the section entitled Engineering details Temperature compensation 165 Pressure adaptation 165 Find the correct tyre pres sures in the following places On the back cover of the rider s manual Display in the TYRE PRES SURE view Sign under the seat Tyre pressure outside the permitted tolerance with ty...

Page 55: ...a specialist work shop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer If you are unsure whether the vehicle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition Do not continue your journey Notify the breakdown service Transmission fault with tyre pressure control RDC OE Possible cause The vehicle has not reached the minimum speed 164 RDC sensor is not active min 30 km h The RDC sensor does not tr...

Page 56: ... RDC sensors have failed or there is a system fault Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer Tyre pressure control RDC failed with tyre pressure control RDC OE lights up yellow Tyre pressure check failure Function limited Have it checked by a specialist work shop Possible cause The tyre pressure control RDC control unit has diagnosed a commun...

Page 57: ...ellow Emergency call failure Make an appointment at a specialist workshop Possible cause The emergency call cannot be cannot be made automatically or via BMW Observe the information on operating the intelligent emer gency call from page 69 Seek the advice of a special ist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer Side stand monitoring is faulty lights up yellow Side stand monit oring...

Page 58: ... Brake Control function have failed The ABS function has limited availability You can continue to ride Take note of the more detailed information on certain situations that can lead to an ABS fault message 156 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer ABS failed lights up yellow lights up ABS failure Onward journey poss...

Page 59: ...SC DTC has detected a degree of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to reduce torque The indicator and warning light flashes for longer than ASC DTC interven tion lasts This affords the rider visual feedback on control in tervention even after the critical situation has been dealt with ASC DTC self diagnosis not completed slow flashes Possible cause ASC DTC self diagnosis not complete...

Page 60: ...nger seat Secure the toolkit Do not damage the angular rate sensor Bear in mind that the ASC DTC function is restricted You can continue to ride Bear in mind the more detailed information on situations that can lead to a ASC DTC fault 158 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re tailer ASC DTC fault lights up Traction contro...

Page 61: ...amping and or spring adjuster may be the cause In Auto the cause may also be a fault in the riding position equaliser In this con dition the motorcycle may have too much damping and is un comfortable to drive especially on roads in poor condition Al ternatively the spring setting may be set incorrectly Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authoris...

Page 62: ...e cause Hill Start Control cannot be ac tivated Fold in side stand Hill Start Control functions only when the side stands are folded in Start the engine Hill Start Control functions only when the engine is run ning Gear not trained with shift assistant ProOE The gear indicator flashes Possible cause with shift assistant ProOE The gearbox sensor is not fully trained Engage neutral gear N and with t...

Page 63: ...vice service appointment and countdown distance in the MY VEHICLE and SERVICE REQUIREMENTS menu screens If the service due indic ator appears more than a month before the service date the current date has to be cor rected This situation can occur if the battery was disconnec ted Service due is displayed in white Service due Have service performed by a specialist workshop Possible cause Service is ...

Page 64: ... driving performance or the date Have your motorcycle ser viced regularly by a specialist workshop preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer The operational and road safety of the motorcycle re main intact The motorcycle s value is maintained as best as pos sible ...

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Page 66: ...OPERATION 04 ...

Page 67: ... DAYTIME RIDING LIGHT 73 HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS 75 TURN INDICATORS 75 TRACTION CONTROL ASC DTC 76 ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT D ESA 77 RIDING MODE 80 RIDING MODE PRO 82 CRUISE CONTROL 83 HILL START CONTROL HILL START CONTROL 85 SHIFT LIGHT 88 ANTI THEFT ALARM DWA 88 TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL RDC 91 HEATED GRIPS 91 FRONT AND REAR SEATS 92 ...

Page 68: ... preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Engaging steering lock Turn the handlebars all the way to the left Turn the ignition key to po sition 1 while moving the handlebars slightly Ignition lights and all function circuits switched off Handlebars are locked Vehicle key can be removed Switching on ignition Insert the vehicle key into the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 Side lights...

Page 69: ...ion key via a ring aerial in the ignition lock The ignition is not enabled for starting un til the engine control unit has recognised this ignition key as authorised for your motor cycle A second ignition key at tached to the same ring as the ignition key used to start the engine could irritate the electronics in which case the enabling signal for starting is not issued Always keep the ignition ke...

Page 70: ...n fuel filler cap and anti theft alarm system all work with the radio operated key Seat lock topcase and cases can be locked and unlocked manually The vehicle cannot be started if the radio con trol key is not within range e g key inside one of the cases or the topcase If the radio operated key re mains out of range the ignition is switched off after about 1 5 minutes to protect the battery It is ...

Page 71: ...ary headlights are switched on Pre Ride Check is performed 136 ABS self diagnosis is in pro gress 137 ASC DTC self diagnosis is in progress 137 The steering lock is disen gaged Short press button 1 Side lights and all function circuits are switched on with daytime riding lightOE Daytime riding light is switched on with LED additional head lightOA LED auxiliary headlights are switched on Pre Ride C...

Page 72: ... irritate the electronics in which case the enabling sig nal for starting is not issued Always keep the radio oper ated keys separate from each other If you lose a radio operated key you can have it barred by your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer If you wish to do this you will need to bring all other keys for the motorcycle with you The engine cannot be started by a barred radio operated key but ...

Page 73: ...oes not react when you short press or long press a button Battery of the radio operated key is not at full capacity Remote key battery weak Limited cent ral locking function Change battery DANGER Swallowing a battery Risk of injury or death An ignition key contains a button cell as its battery Batteries or button cells if swallowed can cause seri ous or fatal injury within two hours for example re...

Page 74: ...ng the battery always make sure polarity is correct Insert the new battery with the positive terminal up Battery type For Keyless Ride radio oper ated key Battery type CR 2032 Install battery cover 2 Red LED in the instrument cluster flashes The radio operated key is again ready for use EMERGENCY OFF SWITCH KILL SWITCH 1 Emergency off switch kill switch WARNING Operation of the kill switch while r...

Page 75: ...e of technical reasons due to unfavourable conditions e g in areas where there is no mobile phone reception Language for emergency call Each vehicle has a language as signed to it depending on the market for which it is intended The BMW Call Center answers in this language The language for the emergency call can only be changed by the BMW Motorrad partner The language assigned to the vehicle diffe...

Page 76: ...r is established The connection was estab lished Provide information to the emergency services using the microphone 3 and speaker 4 Automatic emergency call The intelligent emergency call is active after the ignition is switched on and reacts if a fall or crash occurs Emergency call in the event of a light fall A minor fall or a crash is de tected An acoustic signal is sounded The time until trans...

Page 77: ... The emergency call is placed automatically without delay LIGHTS Low beam headlight and sidelights The side lights switch on auto matically when the ignition is switched on The side lights place a strain on the battery Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely neces sary The low beam headlight switches on automatically when the engine is started with daytime riding lightOE In daytim...

Page 78: ... used to light up the path to the house door after the vehicle has been parked for example Parking lights Switch off the ignition 63 Immediately after switching off the ignition push but ton 1 to the left and hold it in that position until the park ing lights come on Switch the ignition on and off again to switch off the park ing lights Auxiliary headlights with LED additional head lightOA Require...

Page 79: ... accident Do not use the daytime rid ing light in the dark By comparison with the low beam headlight the daytime running light makes the vehicle more visible to on coming traffic This improves daytime visibility Start the engine 135 Navigate to Settings Vehicle settings Lights and switch off the Auto daytime light function Press button 1 to switch on the daytime riding light The indicator light fo...

Page 80: ...tings Lights menu switch on the Auto day time light function The indicator light for the automatic daytime riding light lights up If the ambient brightness de creases below a certain value the low beam headlight is automatically switched on e B in a tunnel When suf ficient ambient brightness is detected the daytime riding light is switched back on The indicator light for the daytime riding light s...

Page 81: ...n the hazard warning lights Ignition can be switched off To switch off the hazard warning lights switch on the ignition if necessary and press button 1 again TURN INDICATORS Operating turn indicators Switch on the ignition 62 Push button 1 to the left to switch on the left turn indicators Push button 1 to the right to switch on the right turn indicators Centre button 1 to cancel the turn indicator...

Page 82: ...itch on the ignition 62 You have the option of deactivating the ASC DTC function while the motorcycle is on the move Press and hold down button 1 until the ASC DTC indicator and warning light changes its status Immediately after button 1 is pressed the ASC DTC system status ON is displayed lights up Possible ASC DTC system status OFF is displayed Release button 1 after the ASC DTC system status ch...

Page 83: ...tion con trol ASC DTC How does traction control work 157 ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT D ESA Dynamic ESA possible settings with Dynamic ESAOE The electronic chassis and suspension setting Dynamic ESA is able to adjust your motorcycle automatically to the load If the spring setting is set to Auto the rider does not have to change the load setting See the Engineering details section for more info...

Page 84: ...layed The setting shows briefly then disappears automatic ally Adjusting suspension damping with Dynamic ESAOE Switch on the ignition 62 Short press button 1 to view the current setting To adjust damping Press button 1 briefly repeatedly until the setting you want to use appears on the display You can adjust the damp ing characteristic while the motorcycle is on the move Selection arrow 4 is displ...

Page 85: ...displayed if no setting is possible Load adjustment only avail stopped Selection arrow 4 is displayed The selection arrow 4 dis appears after the status is changed The following settings are avail able Min Minimum spring set ting only suitable for one up mode Auto Automatic spring set ting recommended chassis and suspension setting Max Maximum spring set ting only suitable for two up mode The sett...

Page 86: ...l scenarios for your motorcycle from which you can select the scenario suitable for your situation Series RAIN Riding on a rain wet roadway ROAD Riding on a dry road way with riding modes ProOE with Pro riding modes DYNAMIC Dynamic riding on a dry roadway DYNAMIC PRO For dynamic riding on dry roadways while taking into account the set tings made by the rider The optimum interplay of en gine charac...

Page 87: ...iding mode can be selected DYNAMIC For dynamic riding on dry roads DYNAMIC PRO For dynamic riding on dry roads with pro vision for the rider s custom settings With the motorcycle at a standstill the selected mode is activated after approximately 2 seconds The following conditions must be satisfied for activation of a new riding mode while riding Throttle grip is in idle posi tion Brake is not appl...

Page 88: ...rent setting is displayed as a diagram 1 with explanatory texts relating to the system 2 Select system and confirm You can browse through the available settings 3 and the corresponding explanations 4 Set up the system The Engine and DTC sys tems can be set up in the same way See the Engineer ing details section for more information on all these sys tems Selection 161 The settings can be reset to t...

Page 89: ...gs Speed Limit Info active The symbol 1 for cruise control is displayed in the Pure Ride view and in the top status line Switching on cruise control Slide switch 1 to the right Button 2 is enabled for opera tion Setting road speed Short push button 1 forward Adjustment range for cruise control 20 210 km h Indicator light for cruise control shows The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed...

Page 90: ...Push button 1 back and hold it in this position The vehicle decelerates smoothly The current speed is main tained and saved if button 1 is not pushed again Deactivating cruise control Brake pull the clutch lever or turn the throttle grip close the throttle by turning the grip back past the idle position to deactivate cruise control For safety reasons cruise control is automatically deactivated whe...

Page 91: ...uise control shows Switching off cruise control Slide switch 1 to the left The system is deactivated Button 2 is disabled HILL START CONTROL HILL START CONTROL Display Symbol 1 for Hill Start Control is displayed in the Pure Ride view and in the top status line Switching Hill Start Control on or off Switch on the ignition 62 Call up the Settings Vehicle settings menu Switch Hill Start Con trol on ...

Page 92: ...y ride off in 1st or 2nd gear In order for the motor cycle to pull away from rest with Hill Start Control the throttle grip has to be turned to open the throttle for pullaway Once the brake has been fully released the holding symbol disappears Hill Start Control is deactiv ated See the section entitled En gineering details for more information on Hill Start Con trol Hill Start Control function 167...

Page 93: ...nd upright engine running ATTENTION Failure of Hill Start Control Risk of accident Apply the brakes manually to hold the vehicle The drive off assistant Hill Start Control Pro is only a comfort system to enable easier riding off on gradients and should not be confused with an electromechanical hold ing brake The Hill Start Control Pro drive off assistant should not be used on inclines of over 40 A...

Page 94: ...Switching shift light on and off Call up the Settings Vehicle settings menu Switch Shift light on or off Setting shift light Switch on the Shift light function Navigate to Settings Vehicle settings Configuration under Shift light The following settings are available Start RPM End RPM Brightness Frequency A flashing fre quency of 0 Hz corresponds to steady light Changes to brightness and flashing f...

Page 95: ...on phase Turn indicators flash three times Confirmation tone sounds three times if programmed Motion sensor has been deactivated Alarm signal A DWA alarm can be triggered by Motion sensor Switch on attempt with an unauthorised vehicle key Disconnection of the DWA anti theft alarm from the motorcycle s battery DWA internal battery in the anti theft alarm provides power acoustic alarm only the turn ...

Page 96: ...witched on The DWA LED then indicates the reason for the alarm for one minute Light signals issued by the indicator light Flashes 1x Motion sensor 1 Flashes 2x Motion sensor 2 Flashes 3x Ignition switched on with unauthorised vehicle key Flashes 4x Disconnection of the anti theft alarm from the vehicle s battery Flashes 5x Motion sensor 3 Deactivating DWA Switch on the ignition with Keyless RideOE...

Page 97: ...ch Tilt sensor on or off Switch Arming tone on or off Switch Arm automatically on or off TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL RDC with riding modes ProOE with tyre pressure control RDC OE Switching target pressure warning on or off The system can be set to is sue a target pressure warning if tyre pressure drops to the defined minimum Navigate to Settings Vehicle settings RDC Switch Target pressure warn on or off...

Page 98: ...ow a certain length of time to pass without making further changes To switch off the heated grips repeatedly press button 1 until heated grip symbol 3 disappears FRONT AND REAR SEATS Removing passenger seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Press down on the front part of passenger seat 2 and at the same time turn seat lock 1 to the left with the ignitio...

Page 99: ...ger seat engages with an audible click Removing front seat Remove the passenger seat 92 Front seat is unlocked Work the front seat to the rear to remove and place it upholstered side down on a clean surface Installing rider s seat Remove the passenger seat 92 Push the front seat all the way into front mounts 1 and then lower it into position at the back ...

Page 100: ...TFT DISPLAY 05 ...

Page 101: ...ERAL NOTES 96 PRINCIPLE 97 PURE RIDE VIEW 103 GENERAL SETTINGS 104 BLUETOOTH 106 MY VEHICLE 109 SPORT 112 NAVIGATION 114 MEDIA 116 TELEPHONE 116 DISPLAY SOFTWARE VERSION 117 DISPLAY LICENCE INFORMATION 117 ...

Page 102: ...y functions Connectivity functions include media telephony and naviga tion Connectivity functions can be used when the TFT display is paired with a mobile end device and a helmet 106 For more information on the Connectivity functions go to bmw motorrad com con nectivity If the fuel tank is between the mobile device and the TFT display the Bluetooth connection may be restricted BMW Motorrad recomme...

Page 103: ...Multi Controller functions Turn the Multi Controller up Move the cursor up in lists Adjust settings Increase volume Turn the Multi Controller down Move the cursor down in lists Adjust settings Decrease volume Tilt the Multi Controller to the left Activate the function in ac cordance with the operation feedback Activate the function to the left or back Go back to the Menu view after making the sett...

Page 104: ...cus to the Navig ator Short press the bottom section of the MENU button Change down a level No function if the lowest hierarchical level has been reached Long press the bottom section of the MENU button Change back to the last menu after a previous menu change effected by long pressing the top section of the MENU rocker button Operating pointers in the main menu Operating pointers show whether int...

Page 105: ...nu level can be accessed Operating pointer 3 There are more entries than can be displayed Display Pure Ride view Long press the top section of the MENU rocker button Switching functions on and off Some menu items have a check box in front of them The check box shows whether the function is on or off Action symbols after the menu items indicate what action you can trigger by short tilting the Multi...

Page 106: ...l the menu item you want is highlighted Short press the bottom sec tion of button 2 The Settings menu can only be called up when the vehicle is stationary Moving cursor in lists Call up the menu 100 To move the cursor down in a list turn Multi Controller 1 down until the entry you want is highlighted To move the cursor up in a list turn Multi Controller 1 up until the entry you want is highlighted...

Page 107: ...or or the TFT display as applicable The active device is highlighted on the left in the top status line Operator actions affect the currently active device until the operating focus is changed again Operating navigation system 218 System status displays The system status is displayed in the lower area of the menu if a function is switched on or off Examples of what the system statuses mean System ...

Page 108: ...s can be displayed Total distance Current distance 1 Current distance 2 Consumption 1 Aver age Consumption 2 Aver age Riding time 1 Riding time 2 Break 1 Break 2 Speed 1 Average Speed 2 Average with tyre pressure control RDC OE Tyre pressure Range Fuel tank level Selecting content of status line Navigate to Settings Display Status line content Switch on the desired dis plays You can switch between...

Page 109: ...he mo bile end device Speed Limit Info displays the maximum speed currently permitted Call up the Settings Display menu Switch Speed Limit Info on or off PURE RIDE VIEW Rev counter 1 Scale 2 Low engine speed range 3 Upper red engine speed range 4 Unit for engine speed display 1000 revolutions per minute 5 Needle 6 Secondary indicator The red engine speed range changes depend ing on the coolant tem...

Page 110: ... warning once the fuel reserve has been reached After a refuelling stop range is recalculated if the amount of fuel in the tank is greater than the reserve quantity The calculated range is only an approximate figure Recommendation to upshift The recommendation to upshift in 1 view 2 or in status line in dicates the best time to upshift to conserve fuel GENERAL SETTINGS Adjusting volume Connect rid...

Page 111: ... RDC OE Pressure Temperature Speed Consumption Setting language Navigate to Settings Sys tem settings Language The following languages can be set German English UK English US Spanish French Italian Dutch Polish Portuguese Turkish Russian Ukrainian Chinese Japanese Korean Thai Adjusting brightness Navigate to Settings Display Brightness Adjust display brightness When ambient brightness drops below ...

Page 112: ... technology of this nature it is not possible to en sure fault free communications in every situation Possible sources of interference interference zones due to transmission masts and sim ilar devices with non compliant Bluetooth implementations proximity of other Bluetooth compatible devices Pairing Two Bluetooth devices have to recognise each other be fore they can communicate This process of mu...

Page 113: ... function see mo bile device s operating in structions Select Mobile device and confirm Select Pair new mobile device and confirm Mobile devices are being searched for flashes in the bottom status line during pairing Mobile devices found are dis played Select and confirm mobile device Follow the instructions on the mobile device Confirm that the code matches The connection is established and the c...

Page 114: ...are displayed Select and confirm helmet The connection is established and the connection status up dated If the connection is not established consult the troubleshooting chart in the section entitled Technical data 232 If the Bluetooth connection is not working as expected consult the troubleshooting chart in the section entitled Technical data 233 Deleting connections Call up the Settings Con nec...

Page 115: ...rt screen 1 Check Control display Mode of presentation 31 2 Coolant temperature 44 3 Range 104 4 Odometer 5 Service display 57 6 Tyre pressure rear 47 7 On board voltage 202 8 Engine oil level 44 9 Tyre pressure front 47 ...

Page 116: ...creens MY VEHICLE Check Control messages if any ON BOARD COMPUTER TRIP COMPUTER with tyre pressure control RDC OE TYRE PRESSURE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS For more information on tyre pressures and Check Control messages see the section on displays 31 Check Control messages are attached dynamically to the menu screens as addi tional tabs in the My vehicle menu On board computer and trip computer The ON ...

Page 117: ...oll to the right until the TRIP COMPUTER menu screen is displayed Resetting trip computer Calling up the trip computer 111 Press down the MENU rocker button Select Autom reset or Reset all values and con firm If Autom reset is selected the on board computer is automatically reset if a minimum of six hours have passed and the date has changed since the ignition was switched off Service requirements...

Page 118: ...erview 1 Maximum DTC torque re duction 2 Actual DTC torque reduc tion 3 Rev counter 4 Maximum heel angle left 5 Actual heel angle in corners for left and right 6 Maximum heel angle right 7 Current retardation rate during braking 8 Maximum retardation rate ...

Page 119: ...113 Resetting the maximum values The maximum values for DTC torque reduction heel angle and deceleration are automatic ally reset after the ignition has been switched off ...

Page 120: ...per ate the systems or devices when stationary Precondition The vehicle is connected via Bluetooth to a compatible mo bile device The BMW Motorrad Connec ted app is installed on the con nected mobile device On some mobile devices e g those with iOS operating systems the BMW Motorrad Connected App must be opened before use Entering destination address Connect mobile device 107 Call up the BMW Motor...

Page 121: ...be looked for For example the following spe cial destination can be selected Filling station Select and confirm the special destination Select Start route guid ance and confirm Setting route criteria Call up the Navigation Route criteria menu The following criteria can be selected Route type Avoid Select desired Route type Switch desired Avoid on or off The number of avoidances ac tivated is displ...

Page 122: ...track Short tilt Multi Controller 1 to the left Fast forward Long tilt Multi Controller 1 to the right Rewind Long tilt Multi Con troller 1 to the left Call up context menu Press bottom section of button 2 Depending on the mobile device the scope of the Connectivity functions may be restricted The following functions can be used in the context menu Playback or Pause Select the Now playing All arti...

Page 123: ...he first phone call is put on hold The number of active calls is shown in the Telephone menu It is pos sible to switch between two phone calls Telephone data Depending on the mobile device when pairing 106 completes telephone data are automatically sent to the vehicle Phone book List of contacts saved on the mobile device Call list List of calls with the mobile device Favourites List of favour ite...

Page 124: ...ADJUSTMENT 06 ...

Page 125: ...MIRRORS 120 HEADLIGHT 121 CLUTCH 122 GEARSHIFT LEVER 123 BRAKES 123 FOOTRESTS 125 SPRING PRELOAD 126 DAMPING 127 ...

Page 126: ...e holding the mirror arm to ensure that it does not move out of posi tion Mirror locknut to ad apter M10 x 1 25 22 Nm Left hand thread Push protective cap 1 over the threaded fastener Adjusting mirrors with Option 719 Billet Pack Classic IIOE or with Option 719 Billet Pack Storm IIOE or with Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow IIOE Turn the mirror 1 to the cor rect position Adjusting mirror arm with Opt...

Page 127: ...justment of the spring setting may only be inadequate if the load is very high In this case the headlight beam throw must be adjusted to the weight If there are doubts about the correct headlight beam throw have the setting checked by a specialist work shop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Adjusting headlight beam throw If with a high load the adjust ment of the spring setting is no lo...

Page 128: ...Turn adjuster knob 1 to the desired position The adjuster is easier to turn if you push the clutch lever forward Adjustment options Position 1 Narrowest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever Position 4 Widest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever with Option 719 Billet Pack Classic IIOE or with Option 719 Billet Pack Storm IIOE or with Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow IIOE Turn adjustme...

Page 129: ...ons Remove screw 1 Clean the threads Turn peg 2 to the desired po sition Install new screw 1 Peg to gearshift lever M6 x 20 Thread locking compound micro encapsulated 10 Nm BRAKES Adjusting handbrake lever WARNING Adjusting the handbrake lever while riding Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust the handbrake lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill Turn adjuster knob 1 to the desired posi...

Page 130: ...position Adjustment options From position A Narrowest span between handlebar grip and handbrake lever In 5 steps toward position B to increase the span between handlebar grip and handbrake lever Adjusting footbrake lever peg with Option 719 Billet Pack Classic IIOE or with Option 719 Billet Pack Storm IIOE or with Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow IIOE Foot distance and height to peg 1 can be adjusted...

Page 131: ...et Pack Storm IIOE or with Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow IIOE Adjusting footrests The footrest is adjusted on the right and left in the same way The position of the footrest must be set identically on the right and on the left Remove screws 1 Remove footrest 3 from clamping block 2 Remove screw 2 Remove clamping block 1 from position A or B Install clamping block 1 in re quired position A or B and...

Page 132: ...en the vehicle is heav ily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel without Dynamic ESAOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand WARNING Spring preload setting and spring strut damping setting not matched Impaired handling Adjust spring strut damping to suit spring preload WARNING ...

Page 133: ...and to suit spring preload An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a reduction in spring preload requires softer damping Adjusting damping for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Set the damping from the left hand vehicle side Turn adjuster knob 1 clock wise to increas...

Page 134: ...128 ADJUSTMENT Basic setting of rear suspension damping characteristic Turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go Two up with luggage ...

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Page 136: ...RIDING 07 ...

Page 137: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 132 REGULAR CHECK 134 STARTING 135 RUNNING IN 138 SHIFTING GEAR 139 BRAKES 140 PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE 143 REFUELLING 144 SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION 149 ...

Page 138: ...ht Ensure that the case volumes on the left and right are equal Make sure that the weight is uniformly distributed between right and left Pack heavy items at the bot tom and toward the inboard side Note the maximum permiss ible payload and maximum speed for riding with cases fitted as stated on the label inside the case see also the chapter Accessories with topcaseOA Note the maximum permiss ible ...

Page 139: ...lth Risk of asphyxiation Do not inhale exhaust fumes Do not run the engine in an enclosed space WARNING Inhalation of harmful va pours Health hazard Do not inhale vapours from operating fluid and plastics Use the vehicle only out doors Risk of burning CAUTION Engine and exhaust system become very hot when the vehicle is in use Risk of burn injury When you park the vehicle make sure that no one and...

Page 140: ...e points listed for protection of the catalytic converter Risk of overheating ATTENTION Engine running for pro longed period with vehicle at standstill Overheating due to insuf ficient cooling in extreme cases vehicle fire Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily Ride away immediately after starting the engine Tampering ATTENTION Tampering with the motor cycle e g engine manage ment ECU throt...

Page 141: ...ront brakes 179 Check the brake fluid level rear brakes 180 Check the coolant level 181 STARTING Starting engine Switch on the ignition Pre Ride Check is performed 136 ABS self diagnosis is in pro gress 137 ASC DTC self diagnosis is in progress 137 Select neutral or if a gear is engaged pull the clutch lever You cannot start the mo torcycle with the side stand extended and a gear en gaged The engi...

Page 142: ... low Pre Ride Check When the ignition is switched on the instrument cluster runs a test of the instrument dials and the indicator and warning lights known as the Pre Ride Check The test is aborted if you start the engine before it completes Phase 1 The speedometer needle swings to the limit value on its scale At the same time all the indicator and warning lights are switched on in succession The G...

Page 143: ...s completed The ABS telltale and warning light goes out Check all the indicator and warning lights ABS self diagnosis not completed The ABS function is not available because self diagnosis did not complete The motorcycle has to reach a defined minimum speed for the wheel speed sensors to be checked 5 km h If an indicator showing an ABS fault appears when ABS self diagnosis completes You can contin...

Page 144: ...heel speed sensors to be checked 5 km h If an indicator showing an ASC DTC fault appears when ASC DTC self diagnosis completes You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ASC DTC function is not available Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer RUNNING IN Engine Until the first running in check vary the throttle op...

Page 145: ...s heel angles until the tyres are run in This run ning in procedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve max imum grip WARNING New tyres losing grip on wet roads and at extreme bank angles Risk of accident Ride carefully and avoid ex tremely sharp inclines SHIFTING GEAR Gear Shift Assistant Pro with shift assistant ProOE See the section entitled Engineering details for more information on Gear...

Page 146: ...with throttle valve open and when accelerating Once the gearshift has com pleted the gearshift lever must be fully released be fore another gearshift with the Gear Shift Assistant Pro can take place Shift light with riding modes ProOE Shift light 1 indicates that the engine speed at which the rider should upshift is approaching Shift light flashes at preset frequency Approaching up shift rpm Shift...

Page 147: ...mit the full braking force to the surface of the road BMW Motorrad Integral ABS prevents the front wheel from locking up Emergency braking If you brake sharply from a speed in excess of 50 km h the brake light flashes rapidly as a warning for road users be hind you If you brake until your speed is less than 15 km h the haz ard warning lights start to flash as well The hazard warning lights switch ...

Page 148: ...ble to motorcycling WARNING Braking when cornering Risk of crash despite ABS Pro Invariably it remains the rider s responsibility to ad apt riding style to riding conditions Do not take risks that would negate the additional safety offered by this system ABS Pro is available in all riding modes Possibility of a fall not precluded Although ABS Pro provides the rider with valuable assistance and con...

Page 149: ...ON Poor ground underneath the stand Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm ATTENTION Additional weight placing strain on the side stand Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples Do not sit or lean on the vehicle while it is propped on the side stand Extend the side stand and prop the motorcycle on the stand Turn the handlebars all...

Page 150: ...o run the vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel with metallic additives e g manganese or iron Observe the maximum eth anol content of the fuel Fuel additives clean the fuel injection system and the combustion zone It is ad visable to use fuel additives when the engine is operated with low grade fuel or if the vehicle is to be out of use for a lengthy period of time More information is available from your...

Page 151: ...g of plastic surfaces by fuel Damage to the surfaces sur faces become unsightly or dull Clean plastic surfaces im mediately after contact with fuel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its side stand with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Open the protective cap 2 Unlock the cap of the fuel tank by tur...

Page 152: ...the protective cap Refuelling with Keyless RideOE Requirement The steering lock is disen gaged WARNING Fuel is highly flammable Risk of fire and explosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank WARNING Escape of fuel due to heat induced expansion if fuel tank is overfilled Risk of falling Do not overfill the fuel tank ATTENTION Wetting of plastic surfaces by fuel Damage to the s...

Page 153: ...OE Requirement After the waiting time has ex pired Bring the radio operated key into range Slowly pull tab 1 up The indicator light for the ra dio operated key flashes while the search for the radio oper ated key is in progress Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuel filler cap up again Fuel filler cap unlocks Fully open the fuel filler cap Refuel with fuel of the grade stated above do not fill the tank pas...

Page 154: ...ng time expires The engaged fuel filler cap locks immediately when you secure the steering lock or switch on the ignition Opening fuel filler cap emergency release with Keyless RideOE Fuel filler cap cannot be opened Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re tailer Remove screws 1 Remove emergency release 2 Fuel filler cap un...

Page 155: ... if vehicle topples Secure the vehicle to pre vent it toppling preferably with the assistance of a second person Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position do not place it on the side stand or centre stand ATTENTION Trapping of components Component damage Do not trap components such as brake lines or cable legs Pass the straps on left and right through the fork bridge...

Page 156: ...150 RIDING Tension all the straps uni formly to hold the vehicle se curely ...

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Page 158: ...ENGINEERING DETAILS 08 ...

Page 159: ...ABS 154 TRACTION CONTROL ASC DTC 157 DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL MSR 160 DYNAMIC ESA 160 RIDING MODE 161 DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL 163 TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL RDC 164 GEAR SHIFT ASSISTANT 166 HILL START CONTROL HILL START CONTROL 167 SHIFTCAM 168 ...

Page 160: ...e road depends on factors that include the coefficient of fric tion of the road surface Loose stones ice and snow or a wet road all have much lower coef ficients of friction than a clean and dry asphalt surface The lower the coefficient of friction the longer the braking distance If the rider increases braking pressure to the extent that braking force exceeds the max imum transferable limit the wh...

Page 161: ...he brake pedal is depressed after the handbrake lever is pulled the brake pressure built up beforehand is perceptible as counter pressure sooner than is the case when the brake pedal is depressed either before or at the same time as the brake lever is pulled Rear wheel lift Under very severe and sudden deceleration however under certain circumstances it is pos sible that the ABS will be un able to...

Page 162: ...nding on a loose or slippery surface If a fault message is issued on account of exceptional riding conditions you can reactivate the ABS function by switching the ignition off and on again What significance devolves on regular maintenance WARNING Brake system not regularly serviced Risk of accident In order to ensure that the ABS is always maintained in optimum condition it is essential for you to...

Page 163: ...to a corner an increasingly strict limit is imposed on the brake pressure gradient for the start of brake application This slows the build up of brake pressure to a corresponding degree Addi tionally pressure modulation is more uniform across the range of ABS intervention Advantages for the rider The advantages of ABS Pro for the rider are sensitive response and high braking and direc tional stabi...

Page 164: ... can be deactivated in these cases WARNING Risky riding Risk of accident despite ASC DTC Invariably it remains the rider s responsibility to ad apt riding style to riding conditions Do not take risks that would negate the additional safety offered by this system Special situations In accordance with the laws of physics the ability to acceler ate is restricted more and more as the angle of heel inc...

Page 165: ...ASC or DTC reduces engine torque in the RAIN and ROAD riding modes until the front wheel regains contact with the ground In the DTC settings DYNAMIC and DYNAMIC PRO front wheel lift off detection allows short wheelies In RAIN ROAD and DYNAMIC riding modes the DTC set ting corresponds to the riding mode In DYNAMIC PRO riding mode DTC can be set up differently 82 BMW Motorrad recommends turning the ...

Page 166: ...orty riding In the same way as DTC trac tion control dynamic engine brake control compares the wheel circumferential velocities of the front and rear wheels Additional information on the bank angle enables dynamic engine brake control to calcu late slip and the reserve of sta bility at the rear wheel If slip overshoots the applic able limit the throttle valves are opened very slightly to increase ...

Page 167: ...mic Damping action for dynamic on road riding Load settings Auto Active riding position equaliser with automatic ad justment of the spring setting and damping recommended chassis and suspension ad justment Min Minimum spring set ting only suitable for one up mode Max Minimum spring set ting only suitable for two up mode RIDING MODE Selection To adjust the motorcycle to the road condition and the d...

Page 168: ...iding modes ASC is set up for on road rid ing ASC provides high driving sta bility in ROAD riding mode and maximum driving stability in RAIN riding mode with riding modes ProOE DTC Tyres In the DTC settings RAIN ROAD and DYNAMIC DTC is set up for on road riding with road tyres Riding stability In the DTC setting RAIN DTC intervenes early to maximise riding stability In the DTC setting ROAD DTC int...

Page 169: ...modes ProOE How Dynamic Brake Control works The Dynamic Brake Control function assists the rider in emergency braking situations Detection of emergency braking Sudden sharp application of the front brake is interpreted as emergency braking Behaviour in emergency braking If emergency braking oc curs at a speed in excess of 10 km h the ABS func tion is further assisted by Dynamic Brake Control When ...

Page 170: ...h that does not enable transmission of the measured values until the motorcycle has exceeded a defined minimum speed for the first time Minimum speed for transmission of the RDC measured values min 30 km h The display shows for each tyre until the tyre pressure signal is received for the first time The sensors continue to transmit the measured value signals for some time after the vehicle comes to...

Page 171: ...g shown by a gauge of this nature is the temperature dependent tyre air pressure As a result the values displayed there usually do not correspond to the values displayed in the TFT display Pressure adaptation Compare the RDC value on the TFT display with the value in the table on the back cover of the Rider s Manual Then use the air line gauge at a service station to compensate for the difference ...

Page 172: ...clutch actu ation In order for the system to identify a gearshift request the rider has to move the gearshift lever from its idle position in the desired direction against the spring force through a certain overtravel at ordinary speed or rapidly and keep the gearshift lever in this position until the gearshift is completed It is not necessary to increase the force applied to the shift lever while...

Page 173: ...ar min 1550 min 1 6th gear min 1600 min 1 HILL START CONTROL HILL START CONTROL Hill Start Control function Hill Start Control assistant prevents the motorcycle from rolling backwards uncontrolled on gradients by intervening specifically with the ABS brake system without the driver having to constantly operate the brake lever Pressure in the rear brake system is built up when Hill Start Control is...

Page 174: ... out or after timeout 10 minutes In addition to the indicator and warning lights the rider should be made aware that Hill Start Control has been deactivated by the following behaviour Brake warning jolt The brake is released briefly and reactivated immediately This creates a jolt which the rider feels The ABS brake system with partially integral function sets a speed of approx 1 2 km h The rider m...

Page 175: ...el air mixture flowing into the combustion chamber is swirled more thoroughly and combusted effectively so all in all the fuel is utilised more efficiently and engine operation is perceptibly smoother The full load cam is designed for optimised engine power and it maximises intake valve lift The intake camshaft is shifted axially to vary valve timing and valve lift The pins of an electromechanical...

Page 176: ...MAINTENANCE 09 ...

Page 177: ... 173 FRONT WHEEL STAND 174 REAR WHEEL STAND 174 ENGINE OIL 175 BRAKE SYSTEM 177 CLUTCH 181 COOLANT 181 TYRES 182 RIMS AND TYRES 183 WHEELS 183 SILENCER 190 AIR FILTER 191 LIGHTING 193 JUMP STARTING 199 BATTERY 201 FUSES 205 DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR 206 ...

Page 178: ... disas sembly make sure that you have suitable tools for clean ing the threads and a new re placement for each screw to be removed If the job is not done correctly there is no guaran tee that the screw will remain secure which means that you would be putting yourself at risk Further information Special tightening torques are listed as applicable The tight ening torques for the threaded fasteners o...

Page 179: ...m 120 4 Reversible screwdriver blade Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 Removing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators 193 Remove the battery cover 203 5 Torx wrench T40 SERVICE TOOL KIT with service toolkitOA BMW Motorrad has assembled a service toolkit that is ideal for carrying out extended service work e g removing and installing wheels on this motorcycle This toolkit is available from your authoris...

Page 180: ...orcycle on an auxiliary stand BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Install the rear wheel stand 174 See the instructions issued with the front wheel stand for the details of the correct procedure for installation BMW Motorrad offers an aux iliary stand suitable for every vehicle Your BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to help you with the selection of a suitable auxiliary sta...

Page 181: ...ture the higher the oil level Engine damage Check the oil level only after a lengthy ride or when the engine is at operating tem perature Allow the engine to idle until the fan cuts in Switch off the engine when it is at operating temperature Wait five minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan To protect the environ ment BMW Motorrad re commends occasionally check ing the engine oil after a jo...

Page 182: ... its stand Wipe the area around the oil filler opening clean Insert Torx end of revers ible screwdriver insert 1 into screwdriver handle 2 toolkit for additional leverage Engage this tool in cap 3 of the oil filler opening and turn anti clockwise to remove Check the engine oil level 175 ATTENTION Use of insufficient engine oil or too much engine oil Engine damage Always make sure that the oil leve...

Page 183: ... on the brake system undertaken by trained and qualified specialists Have the brakes checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking brake pad thickness front brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the left and right brake pads to ascer tain their thickness View ing direction between wheel and fro...

Page 184: ...ck ness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Checking brake pad thickness rear brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the brake pads to ascertain their thick ness Viewing direction from the rear toward brake pads 1 Brake pad wear limit rear 1 0 mm Friction pad only without...

Page 185: ...nants in brake fluid Considerably reduced braking power due to presence of air contaminants or water in the brake system Cease operation of the vehicle immediately and do not ride it until the fault has been rectified Check the brake fluid levels at regular intervals Always make sure that the lid of the brake fluid reser voir and the area around the lid are cleaned before open ing Make sure that o...

Page 186: ...ault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re tailer Checking brake fluid level rear brakes WARNING Not enough brake fluid in brake fluid reservoir or con taminants in brake fluid Considerably reduced braking power due to presence of air contaminants or water in the brake system Cease operation of the vehicle immediately and do not ride it...

Page 187: ...ay not drop below the MIN mark Brake fluid reservoir hori zontal motorcycle upright If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad re tailer CLUTCH Checking clutch function Pull the clutch lever The pressure point must be clearly perceptible If the pressure point is not clearly...

Page 188: ...ecking tyre pressure WARNING Incorrect tyre pressure Impaired handling charac teristics of the motorcycle shorter useful tyre life Always check that the tyre pressures are correct WARNING Tendency of valve inserts installed vertically to open by themselves at high riding speeds Sudden loss of tyre pressure Install valve caps fitted with rubber sealing rings and tighten firmly Make sure the ground ...

Page 189: ...ure the tyre tread depth in the main tread grooves with wear marks Wear indicators are built into the main profile grooves on each tyre The tyre is worn out when the tyre tread has worn down to the level of the marks The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tyre e g by the letters TI TWI or by an arrow If the tyre tread is worn to min imum Replace tyre or tyres as ap plicable WH...

Page 190: ...d BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Install the rear wheel stand 174 with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Disengage the cable for the wheel speed sensor from holding clips 1 and 2 Remove screw 3 and remove the wheel speed sensor from its bore Mask off the parts of the wheel rim that could be scratched in th...

Page 191: ...eel is clear of the ground preferably using a BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Install the front wheel stand 174 Slacken axle clamping screws 1 Remove screw 1 Slacken axle clamping screws 2 Press quick release axle slightly toward the inside so as to be better able to grip it on the right hand side Withdraw quick release axle 1 support the front wheel when doing this Set down front wheel and roll fo...

Page 192: ...s to incorrect tightening torque Damage or threaded fasten ers work loose Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Lubricate the friction face of spacer bushing 1 Lubricant Optimoly TA Insert spacer bushing 1 into the wheel hub on the left side ATTENTION Front wheel installed wrong way round Risk of accident Note direct...

Page 193: ...he brake lever in this process Install the front wheel stand 174 Install screw 1 and tighten to specified torque In this pro cess counter hold the quick release axle on the right side Quick release axle in the telescopic forks M20 x 1 5 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screws 2 to the specified torque Clamping screws in axle holder Tightening sequence Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence M8 x...

Page 194: ...rake calipers on the brake discs Install securing screws 4 on left and right and tighten to specified tightening torque Brake caliper on the telescopic forks M10 x 65 38 Nm Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim WARNING Brake pads not lying against the brake disc Risk of accident due to delayed braking effect Before driving check that the brakes respond without delay Operate the brake several...

Page 195: ... while supporting the wheel Roll the rear wheel out toward the rear Installing the rear wheel WARNING Use of a non standard wheel Malfunctions during ABS and ASC DTC intervention See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC DTC systems at the start of this chapter ATTENTION Tightening threaded fasten ers to incorrect tightening torque Damage or threaded fasten ers work loose ...

Page 196: ... injury Do not touch a hot exhaust system Allow rear silencer to cool down Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the mo torcycle on a suitable auxiliary stand BMW Motorrad recom mends the BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Install the rear wheel stand 174 with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Remove the bolt 1 from the cover ...

Page 197: ...d by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Slip the clamp on to the silen cer Push silencer 1 to the limit position Fit shim 3 and screw 2 Silencer to rear frame M8 x 35 19 Nm Tighten the nut 3 of the clamp 4 Clamp to silencer and exhaust manifold 24 Nm Fit the bolt 2 of the cover 1 AIR FILTER Replace air filter insert Removing front seat 93 Remove screws 1 ...

Page 198: ...ittle Remove screws 1 Remove the centre trim panel Remove screws 1 Remove the air filter cover Remove frame 2 Remove air filter insert 1 Clean the air filter insert 2 or replace if necessary Insert the air filter insert 2 and frame 1 Install the air filter cover Install screws 1 ...

Page 199: ...panel in po sition paying attention to the connections to the side pan els Install screws 1 Install screws 1 Install screws 1 Install the rider s seat 93 LIGHTING Replacing bulbs for front and rear turn indicators Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screw 1 ...

Page 200: ...10 W with LED flashing turn indic atorOE LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear with LED flashing turn indic atorOE LED Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Turn bulb 1 clockwise to in stall it in the light housing Working from the inboard side insert the glass into the light housing an...

Page 201: ...ght can be replaced only as a complete unit Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Replacing bulbs for low beam and high beam headlight The arrangements of the connectors and the light sources may differ from the following figures The procedure described here for replacing the low beam headlight bulb applies by analogy for the high beam headlight bulb Make sur...

Page 202: ...ly ease cover 1 out slightly at the top and then remove Slacken screw 1 by 2 turns Remove screw 1 and swivel the headlight aside Press retaining hooks 2 down slightly and remove cover 1 by pulling retaining hooks 2 Turn connector with bulb 1 for the low beam headlight counter clockwise and re move ...

Page 203: ...12 V 55 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulb in order to keep the glass free of dirt and foreign matter or else hold the bulb by the base only and insert it into the connector Insert connector with bulb 1 for the low beam headlight into the light housing and turn it clockwise Insert connector with bulb 2 for the high beam headlight into the light housing and turn it clockwise Hold the cover in...

Page 204: ...tall screw 1 Headlight to front panel carrier M8 x 16 19 Nm Tighten screw 1 Adjustment element to headlight M6 6 Nm Clip both retaining hooks 2 into holders 1 Engage cover 1 at bottom and install screws 2 Position cover 3 with retain ing hook 2 in holder 1 and swing it down ...

Page 205: ...hts can only be replaced as a unit it is not possible to replace in dividual LEDs Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer JUMP STARTING ATTENTION Excessive current flowing when the motorcycle is jump started Wiring smoulders ignites or damage to the on board elec tronics If the motorcycle has to be jump started connect the leads to the battery termin als never at...

Page 206: ...Remove protective cap 1 Use the red jump lead to connect remote positive terminal 2 of the discharged battery to the positive terminal of the donor battery Connect one end of the black jump lead to the negative ter minal of the donor battery then connect the other end to negative terminal 3 of the dis charged battery Run the engine of the donor vehicle during jump starting Start the engine of the ...

Page 207: ...Be sure to read and comply with the instructions for char ging the battery on the fol lowing pages Do not turn the battery upside down ATTENTION On board electronics e g clock draining connected battery Battery is deep discharged this voids the guarantee Connect a float charger to the battery if the motorcycle is to remain out of use for more than four weeks BMW Motorrad has de veloped a float cha...

Page 208: ...r connected directly to the battery terminals ATTENTION Unsuitable chargers connec ted to a socket Damage to charger and vehicle electronics Use suitable BMW chargers The suitable charger is avail able from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Charge via the charging socket with the battery connected to the motorcycle s on board electrical system The motorcycle s on board electronics know when the ...

Page 209: ... the battery before restoring it to use Removing battery Switch off the ignition Remove screw 1 Pull the battery cover slightly forward at the top at posi tions 2 In order not to damage the battery cover or the mounting work the battery cover up at position 3 to remove with anti theft alarm DWA OE If applicable switch off the anti theft alarm Disconnect battery earth lead 1 and disengage rubber st...

Page 210: ...f the 12 V battery is installed incorrectly or if the terminals are swapped e g when using a starting aid Secure positive battery cable 1 Push battery into the mount ing First insert retaining plate into the mountings 1 and then push under the battery in pos ition 2 Remove the insulating tape from negative battery cable 1 Secure negative battery cable 1 Secure the battery with rub ber strap 2 ...

Page 211: ...TENTION Jumpering of blown fuses Risk of short circuit and fire Never attempt to jumper a blown fuse Always replace a defective fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage Replace faulty fuse in accord ance with the fuse allocation diagram If fuse defects recur fre quently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop preferably an au thorised BMW Motorrad dealer Install plug 1 Install...

Page 212: ...gulator DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR Disengaging diagnostic socket CAUTION Incorrect disconnection of the diagnostic socket for on board diagnosis Malfunctions of the vehicle Do not disconnect the diagnostic socket or allow it to be disconnected except in the course of a BMW Motorrad service by a specialist workshop or by other authorised persons Have the work carried out by appropriately trained per sonn...

Page 213: ...er 4 The interface to the diagnosis and information system can be connected to the diagnostic connector 2 Securing diagnostic socket Disconnect the interface for the diagnosis and information system Insert diagnostic socket 2 into holder 4 Locks 3 engage on both sides Seat bracket 4 on mount ing 1 Make sure that hook 5 en gages Install the battery cover 205 ...

Page 214: ...ACCESSORIES 10 ...

Page 215: ...GENERAL NOTES 210 POWER SOCKETS 210 CASES 211 TOPCASE 214 NAVIGATION SYSTEM 217 ...

Page 216: ...esponsibility for the products BMW accepts no li ability whatsoever for parts and accessories that it has not ap proved All modifications must be in compliance with legal require ments Make sure that the vehicle does not infringe the national road vehicle construc tion and use regulations applic able in your country Your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer can offer expert advice on the choice of gen...

Page 217: ... state is too low to maintain the mo torcycle s start capability the power sockets are switched off The power sockets are also switched off when the max imum load capability as stated in the technical data is ex ceeded CASES with touring casesOA Opening cases Turn key 1 counter clockwise to the OPEN position Pull grey release lever 2 OPEN up and at the same time open the case lid Closing cases Tur...

Page 218: ...case out Then lift the case out of the bottom mount Installing cases Turn spare key 1 to the RE LEASE position Position the case in case holder 1 then pivot it until it rests against fixture 2 Pull black release lever 3 RE LEASE up and at the same time push the case into top mount 2 Push black release lever 3 RE LEASE down until it engages Turn the key in the case lock to the position in which it ...

Page 219: ...ombination described here are as follows Maximum permissible speed for riding with cases fitted to the motorcycle max 180 km h Payload per case max 10 kg Secure attachment If a case wobbles or is difficult to install it has to be adapted to the spacing between the top and bottom mounts WARNING Case installation not in com pliance with correct proced ure Impairment of road safety Cases may not wobb...

Page 220: ...orward Release lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever all the way up Topcase lid can be opened Closing topcase Pull release lever 1 all the way up Close the lid of the topcase and hold it down Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case The topcase can also be closed when the lock is in the LOCK position Make sure that the ignition key is not left inside the topcase ...

Page 221: ...ey in the topcase lock to position 1 The handle pops out Pull carry handle 1 up as far as it will go Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the lug gage carrier Installing topcase WARNING Topcase not properly se cured Driving safety is impaired The topcase must not wobble and must be secured free from play Pull the carry handle up as far as it will go ...

Page 222: ...e key Maximum payload and maximum speed Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with topcase fitted as stated on the label inside the topcase Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and topcase on the sign The values for the combination described here are as follows Maximum speed for rid ing with a laden Vario topcase...

Page 223: ... 3 in The Mount Cradle is unlocked and cover 4 can be pivoted forward and removed Insert the navigation system 1 at the bottom and swing it toward the rear in one rota tional movement The navigation system en gages with an audible click Push the lock retainer 2 all the way to the right Lock 3 is locked Turn ignition key 4 clockwise The navigation system is se cured and the ignition key can be remo...

Page 224: ...ecured Operating navigation system with preparation for naviga tion systemOE The description be low is based on the BMW Motorrad Navigator V and the BMW Motorrad Nav igator VI The BMW Motorrad Navigator IV does not support all the options described here Only the latest version of the BMW Motorrad com munication system is suppor ted A software update of the BMW Motorrad communic ation system may be...

Page 225: ...right Activate certain functions on the Navigator display An arrow to the right or to the left above the corresponding button area on the display indicates a func tion that can be activated in this way Long push to the right to activate this function Long push to the left to activate this function Pressing bottom section of MENU rocker button 2 Switch operating focus to Pure Ride view In detail th...

Page 226: ...he next waypoint not shown unless the route has waypoints My Motorcycle Turn Changes the number of data shown Touch a data field on the display to open the menu for selecting data The values available fr selec tion depend on the optional extras installed on the vehicle Mediaplayer Long push to the left Play preceding track Long push to the right Play next track Turning increases or de creases the ...

Page 227: ...t is active to view the locations of the nearest filling stations Security settings The BMW Motorrad Navig ator V and the BMW Motorrad Navigator VI can be secured against unauthorised use with a four digit PIN Garmin Lock If this function is activated while the Navigator is cradled on the vehicle and the ignition is switched on you are prompted to add the vehicle to the list of secured vehicles If...

Page 228: ...CARE 11 ...

Page 229: ...CARE PRODUCTS 224 WASHING THE VEHICLE 224 CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS 225 CARE OF PAINTWORK 226 PAINTWORK PRESERVATION 227 LAYING UP THE MOTORCYCLE 227 RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE 228 ...

Page 230: ...gly acidic or strongly alkaline cleaning agents Damage to vehicle parts Dilute in accordance with the dilution ratio stated on the packaging of the clean ing agent Do not use strongly acidic or strongly alkaline cleaning agents WASHING THE VEHICLE BMW Motorrad recommends that you use BMW insect re mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on painted parts prior to washing the vehicle ...

Page 231: ...s and brake pads ATTENTION Effect of road salt intensi fied by warm water Corrosion Use only cold water to wash off road salt ATTENTION Damage due to high water pressure from high pressure cleaners or steam cleaners Corrosion or short circuit damage to labels seals hy draulic brake system elec trical system and the motor cycle seat Exercise restraint when us ing a steam jet or high pres sure clean...

Page 232: ...itional treatment use BMW Motorrad metal polish Radiator Clean the radiator regularly to prevent overheating of the en gine due to inadequate cooling For example use a garden hose with low water pressure ATTENTION Bending of radiator fins Damage to radiator fins Take care not to bend the radiator fins when cleaning Rubber Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber care products ATTENTION App...

Page 233: ... rolls off the paint the paint must be pre served For paint preservation BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad gloss polish or agents contain ing carnauba wax or synthetic wax LAYING UP THE MOTOR CYCLE Clean the motorcycle Fill the motorcycle s fuel tank Fuel additives clean the fuel injection system and the combustion zone It is ad visable to use fuel additives when the engine is operat...

Page 234: ...228 CARE RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE Remove the protective wax coating Clean the motorcycle Install the battery 204 Comply with checklist 134 ...

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Page 236: ...TECHNICAL DATA 12 ...

Page 237: ... FUEL 236 ENGINE OIL 237 ENGINE 237 CLUTCH 238 TRANSMISSION 238 REAR WHEEL DRIVE 239 FRAME 239 CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION 239 BRAKES 240 WHEELS AND TYRES 240 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 241 ANTI THEFT ALARM 242 DIMENSIONS 243 WEIGHTS 243 RIDING SPECIFICATIONS 244 ...

Page 238: ... be fore using it again The Bluetooth connection is not established Possible cause Rectification The steps required for pairing were not carried out Check the necessary steps for pairing in the operating instructions for the communic ation system The communication system was not connected automatic ally despite successful pairing Switch off the helmet s com munication system and recon nect it afte...

Page 239: ...it after a minute or two The telephone book is not displayed in the TFT display Possible cause Rectification The phone book was not transmitted to the vehicle Confirm transmission of the phone data 117 when pairing the mobile device Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display Possible cause Rectification Navigation from the BMW Motorrad Connec ted App was not transmitted The BMW Moto...

Page 240: ... Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 Tightening sequence Tighten screws six times in alternate se quence 19 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1 25 x 40 Tightening sequence tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror locknut to adapter M10 x 1 25 Left hand thread 22 Nm Adapter to clamping block M10 x 14 4 8 25 Nm ...

Page 241: ...lid Clamping block on footrest hinge M8 x 25 20 Nm Footrest on clamping block M6 x 20 M6 x 12 10 Nm Handlebars Value Valid Clamping block handlebar clamp to fork bridge M8 x 35 Tightening sequence in the forward direc tion of travel tighten until seated 19 Nm M8 x 30 Tightening sequence in the forward direc tion of travel tighten until seated with pre paration for navigation systemOE 19 Nm ...

Page 242: ...ctions maximum 15 ethanol E15 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 18 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Fuel consumption 4 75 l 100 km with power reductionOE approx 4 88 l 100 km CO2 emission 110 g km following world wide harmonised motorcycle test cycle WMTC with power reductionOE 113 g km following world wide harmonised motorcycle test cycle WMTC Exhaust emissions standard EU5 ...

Page 243: ...ine oil quantity for topping up max 0 8 l Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends ENGINE Engine number location Crankcase bottom right be low starter motor Engine type A74B12M Engine design Air liquid cooled two cylinder four stroke opposed twin en gine with two overlying spur gear driven camshafts a coun terbalance shaft and variable intake camshaft control BMW ShiftCam Displacement 1254 cm...

Page 244: ...00 min 1 Idle speed 1050 min 1 Engine at regular operating temperature CLUTCH Clutch type Multi plate oil bath anti hop ping TRANSMISSION Type of transmission Constant mesh six speed transmission with helical cut gearing Gearbox transmission ratios 1 650 33 20 Primary trans mission ratio 2 438 39 16 1st gear 1 714 36 21 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 3rd gear 1 059 36 34 4th gear 0 943 33 35 5th gear 0 848 ...

Page 245: ...FRAME Frame type Tubular steel frame with sup porting drive unit steel pipe rear frames Type plate location Frame front left at steering head Position of the vehicle identi fication number Frame front right on steering head CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside down telescopic fork with Dynamic ESAOE Upside down telescopic forks 54 mm in diameter adjustable rebound and...

Page 246: ... of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4 piston ra dial brake calipers and floating brake discs Brake pad material front Sintered metal Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2 piston floating calliper and fixed disc Brake pad material rear Sintered metal WHEELS AND TYRES Recommended tyre combina tions An overview of currently approved tyres is av...

Page 247: ... 17 Load index rear tyre min 73 Permissible wheel load rear max 325 kg Permissible rear wheel imbal ance max 45 g Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar with cold tyre one up and two up riding Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar with cold tyre one up and two up riding ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Electrical rating of on board sockets max 5 A total for all sockets Fuse carrier 1 10 A Slot 1 instrument cluster alar...

Page 248: ...Ah with M Lightweight batteryOE 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI 10 Lighting Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulbs for the low beam head light H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for parking light LED Bulb for tail light brake light LED Bulbs for turn indicators RY10W 12 V 10 W with LED flashing turn indic atorOE LED ANTI THEFT ALARM Activation time on arming approx 3...

Page 249: ...er s seat lowOE 760 mm without rider at DIN unladen weight with Sport seatOE 840 mm without rider at DIN unladen weight Rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 1840 mm without rider at unladen weight with rider s seat lowOE 1720 mm without rider at unladen weight with Sport seatOE 1875 mm without rider at unladen weight WEIGHTS Vehicle kerb weight 239 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fu...

Page 250: ...244 TECHNICAL DATA RIDING SPECIFICATIONS Top speed 200 km h with touring casesOA 180 km h with topcaseOA 180 km h ...

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Page 252: ...SERVICE 13 ...

Page 253: ...FECTS 248 BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE 249 BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY 249 BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES 250 MAINTENANCE WORK 250 BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE 250 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 252 MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS 253 SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS 265 ...

Page 254: ...ot be come involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW of North America LLC You can contact the NHTSA by calling the Vehicle Safety hotline on 1 888 327 4236 teletypewriter TTY for the hearing impaired 1 800 424 9153 for free by visiting the website at http www safercar gov or by writing to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 Further information on ve...

Page 255: ...otorrad dealer In order to help ensure that your BMW is always in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends compliance with the mainten ance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all preventive mainten ance and repair work carried out confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual Evidence of regular preventive maintenance is essential for generous treatment of claims submitted after the w...

Page 256: ... a new BMW vehicle in circumstances in which assistance is required you can benefit from the protection afforded by the various BMW Motorrad mobility services e g Mobile Service breakdown service vehicle recovery service Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be happy provide informa tion about the mobility services available to you MAINTENANCE WORK BMW pre delivery check Your authorised BMW Mot...

Page 257: ...eached be fore the next scheduled date for the service The service display is a service due indicator that appears on the TFT display to remind you about one month or 1000 km in advance when the time for a service is approaching on the basis of the programmed values To find out more about service go to bmw motorrad com service The maintenance tasks neces sary for your vehicle are set out in the ma...

Page 258: ...4 Oil change in bevel gears rear 5 Check valve clearances 6 Replace all spark plugs 7 Replace air filter element 8 Oil change in the tele scopic forks 9 Change brake fluid entire system a annually or every 10000 km whichever comes first b every 2 years or every 20000 km whichever comes first c for the first time after one year then every two years ...

Page 259: ...brake pads and brake discs for wear Checking brake fluid level front wheel brake Checking rear brake pads and brake disc for wear Checking brake fluid level rear wheel brake Checking steering head bearing Checking coolant level Check the side stand s ease of movement Checking tyre pressure and tread depth Check lighting and signalling system Function test engine start suppression Final inspection ...

Page 260: ...4 SERVICE BMW pre delivery check carried out on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check carried out on odometer reading Next service at the latest on or when reached earlier odometer reading Stamp signature ...

Page 261: ...d earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 262: ...ached earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 263: ...d earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 264: ...ached earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 265: ...d earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 266: ...ached earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 267: ...d earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 268: ...ached earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 269: ...d earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 270: ...ached earlier odometer reading Work performed Yes No BMW Motorrad service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Oil change in telescopic front forks Change brake fluid in entire system Notes Stamp signature ...

Page 271: ...ERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate technical campaign work Work performed odometer reading Date ...

Page 272: ...266 SERVICE Work performed odometer reading Date ...

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Page 274: ...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 269 CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER 274 CERTIFICATE FOR KEYLESS RIDE 277 CERTIFICATE FOR TYRE PRESSURE CONTROL RDC 281 CERTIFICATE FOR TFT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 282 ...

Page 275: ... EU declar ation of conformity is available at the following internet ad dress bmw motorrad com certifica tion Keyless Ride HUF5750 Technical information Frequency band 434 42 MHz Transmission Power 10 mW Manufacturer Huf Hülsbeck Fürst GmbH Co KG Steeger Str 17 42551 Vel bert Germany Hereby Huf Hülsbeck Fürst GmbH Co KG declares that the radio equipment type HUF5750 is in compliance with Directiv...

Page 276: ... full text of the EU de claration of conformity is avail able at the following internet address bmw motorrad com certifica tion Tyre pressure control RDC BC5A4 Technical information Frequency band 433 895 433 945 MHz Output Power 10 mW e r p Manufacturer Schrader Electronics Ltd Technology Park N Ireland BT41 1QS Antrim United Kingdom Hereby Schrader Electron ics Ltd declares that the ra dio equip...

Page 277: ... compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address bmw motorrad com certifica tion TFT instrument cluster ICC10in Technical information The ICC10in can operate in one of two operating modes 1 Normal mode with Bluetooth and WLAN on and 2 Radio off mode only avail able during vehicle manufactur ing BT operating frq R...

Page 278: ...n of conformity is available at the following internet ad dress bmw motorrad com certifica tion Mid Range Radar MRRe14FCR Technical information Frequenzy band 76 77 GHz Nominal radiated power e i r p peak detector 32 dBm Nominal radiated power e i r p RMS detector 27 dBm Manufacturer Robert Bosch GmbH Robert Bosch Platz 1 70839 Gerlingen Germany Hereby Robert Bosch GmbH declares that the radio equ...

Page 279: ...273 ternet address bmw motorrad com certifica tion ...

Page 280: ...d 134 kHz Transponder TMS37145 Type DST80 TMS3705 Transponder Base Station IC Output Power 50 dBµV m Manufacturer and Address Manufacturer BECOM Electronics GmbH Address Technikerstraße 1 A 7442 Hochstraß Argentina H 25246 Australia New Zealand R NZ Belarus India ETA SD 20200905860 United Arab Emirates Philippiens South Africa Brunei ...

Page 281: ...2021 13349 Israel Paraquay 低功電波射性電機管辦法第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機非經許可公司商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信經發現有干擾現象時應立即停用並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用前項合法通信指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信 Malaysia RFCL 47A 0920 S 20 3358 Singapore הוא התקשורת משרד של אלחוטי אישור מספר 51 74908 המכשיר של המקורית האנטנה את להחליף אסור ולא אחר טכני שינוי כל בו לעשות ...

Page 282: ...he device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons Canada Contains IC 10430A MREWS5012 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfe...

Page 283: ...ubject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 284: ...with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

Page 285: ...omagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 08 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM Electromagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 3 Specific conditions for short range devices SRD operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz 3 Means of the efficien...

Page 286: ...ct is Iabeted with the CE marking Velbert October 15th 2013 Benjamin A Müller Product Development Systems Car Access and Immobilization Electronics Huf Hülsbeck Fürst GmbH Co KG Steeger Straße 17 D 42551 Velbert ...

Page 287: ...ge et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement WARNING Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Cana...

Page 288: ...ni aşağıdaki internet adresinden görülebilir http cert bosch carmultimedia net Brazil Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário isto é não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário Canada This device complies with Industry Canada s licence exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC Rule...

Page 289: ...法規定作業之無線電通信低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonc...

Page 290: ...nterference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1...

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Page 292: ...ected 203 Indicator light for vehicle voltage 39 40 installing 204 Maintenance instructions 201 Removal 203 Technical data 242 Bluetooth 106 Pairing 106 Brake fluid Checking fluid level front 179 Checking fluid level rear 180 Reservoir front 19 Reservoir rear 19 Brake pads checking front 177 checking rear 178 Running in 139 Brakes ABS Pro in detail 157 ABS Pro depending on riding mode 142 Adjustin...

Page 293: ...Technical data 242 Dynamic Brake Control 163 Engineering details 163 Dynamic engine brake control 160 E Electrical system Technical data 241 Emergency call Automatically in the event of a light fall 70 Automatically in the event of a severe fall 71 Language 69 manual 69 Notes 11 operate 69 Emergency off switch kill switch 22 23 operating 68 Engine 45 Indicator light for engine control 46 Indicator...

Page 294: ... side of vehicle 19 TFT display 29 30 Underneath the seat 20 H Hazard warning flashers Control 21 22 23 operating 75 Headlight Headlight beam throw 121 Headlight beam throw adjustment 18 Headlight courtesy delay feature 62 72 Heated handlebar grips Control 22 23 operating 91 heel angle 112 Hill Start Control 85 167 cannot be activated 56 Engineering details 167 Indicator and warning lights 56 oper...

Page 295: ...rtesy delay feature 72 Headlight flasher operat ing 71 High beam headlight operating 71 Low beam headlight 71 manual daytime riding light 73 Operating auxiliary head lights 72 Parking lights 72 Side light 71 Luggage Instructions for loading 132 M Maintenance Maintenance schedule 252 Maintenance confirma tions 253 Maintenance intervals 250 Media operating 116 Menu calling up 100 Mirrors adjusting 1...

Page 296: ...ngineering details 161 Setting up riding mode PRO 82 Running in 138 S Safety instructions for brakes 140 for riding 132 Seat Position of the height adjuster 20 Seats Lock 18 Removing and installing 92 Service 249 Reporting safety relevant defects 248 Service history 249 Service due indicator 57 Shift assistant 139 Engineering details 166 Gear not trained 56 Riding 139 Shift lever Adjusting peg 123...

Page 297: ...1 Overview 29 30 Selecting display 97 Toolkit Position on the vehicle 20 Topcase operate 214 Torques 234 Traction control ASC 157 DTC 157 Transmission Technical data 238 Troubleshooting chart 232 Turn indicators Control 21 Control right 22 23 operating 75 Type plate Position on the vehicle 19 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Display 47 Tyres Checking tread depth 183 Checking tyre pressure 182 Pressure...

Page 298: ...icle 109 On board voltage 39 40 Outside temperature warning 38 RDC 48 50 Warning light drive malfunction 45 Warning light drive malfunc tion 45 Warning lights 24 Overview 28 Warnings overview 33 Weights Payload table 20 Technical data 243 Wheels Change of size 183 Checking rims 183 Installing front wheel 186 Installing the rear wheel 189 Removing front wheel 184 Technical data 240 ...

Page 299: ...ncies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the custom ary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2021 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever wholly or in part without the written per mission of BMW Motorrad After Sales Origina...

Page 300: ...mum 15 ethanol E15 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 18 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar with cold tyre one up and two up riding Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar with cold tyre one up and two up riding For further information on all aspects of your vehicle visit bmw motorrad com Order No 01 40 7 106 511 03 2021 5th edition 01 01407106511 01407106511 014071...

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