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Warning light

Displays

Meaning

Flashes slowly

ASC self-diagnosis routine in off-road
mode is not yet completed (

34)

appears on the dis-
play

ASC deactivated (

35)

Lights up yellow

appears on the dis-
play

ASC error (

35)

Lights up yellow

appears on the dis-
play

Tire inflation pressure in limit area of
permissible tolerance (

35)

The critical tire
inflation pressure
flashes

Flashes red

appears on the dis-
play

Tire inflation pressure outside permissi-
ble tolerance (

36)

The critical tire
inflation pressure
flashes
"

" or "

-- --

is indicated

Transmission error (

36)

Status indicators

Summary of Contents for 2012 R 1200 GS

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 GS The Ultimate Riding Machine...

Page 2: ...ailer Data Motorcycle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Color number First registration Registration number Retailer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Retailer s address phone number c...

Page 3: ...tains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and care to hel...

Page 4: ...ng and indicator lights 21 Service display 22 Range 22 Ambient temperature 23 Tire inflation pressures 23 Oil level indicator 24 Warning indicators 24 4 Operation 39 Steering and ignition lock 40 Elec...

Page 5: ...13 Air filter 119 Jump starting 121 Battery 122 9 Care 127 Care products 128 Washing your motorcy cle 128 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts 129 Paint care 130 Protective wax coating 130 Storing motorcy...

Page 6: ......

Page 7: ...General instructions General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Currentness of this manual 7 1 5 z General instructions...

Page 8: ...Special information on op erating and inspecting your motorcycle as well as mainte nance and adjustment proce dures Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Refer...

Page 9: ...bed in separate operating instructions Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the Rider s Manual refer to the Deutsches Institut f r Nor mung e V DIN and comply with its tolerance regul...

Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions...

Page 11: ...Overviews Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Multifunction switch left 14 Right handlebar fitting 15 Underneath seat 16 Instrument cluster 17 2 9 z Overviews...

Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...

Page 13: ...sting windshield 53 3 Headlight range adjust ment below instrument cluster 60 4 Clutch fluid reservoir 105 5 Type plate on frame be hind side cover 6 Seat lock 60 7 Onboard socket 88 8 Adjustment of r...

Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews...

Page 15: ...oad rear 54 2 Fuel filler opening 75 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 103 4 Vehicle Identification Number on steering head bearing 5 Air filter behind right side panel 119 6 Engine oil fill location 100...

Page 16: ...h BMW Motorrad In tegral ABS Generation IIOE ABS operation 49 with Automatic Stability ControlOE Operating ASC 50 3 with Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA OE Operating ESA 57 4 Horn 5 Flashing tur...

Page 17: ...ON OFF switch 48 2 Starter button 69 3 with heated handlebar gripsOE Heated hand grip operation 48 4 Flashing turn indicators right 46 Hazard warning flashers 47 5 Turn indicators off 46 Hazard warni...

Page 18: ...Underneath seat 1 Rider s Manual US Model 2 Battery 122 3 Standard tool kit 98 Payload table in tool tray Tire inflation pressure table in tool tray 4 Helmet holder 62 2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...ghts 21 4 Multifunction display 20 5 Ambient brightness sensor for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting with anti theft alarmOE Anti theft alarm indicator light see anti theft alarm operating...

Page 20: ...2 18 z Overviews...

Page 21: ...rs Multifunction display 20 Meanings of displays 21 Warning and indicator lights 21 Service display 22 Range 22 Ambient temperature 23 Tire inflation pressures 23 Oil level indicator 24 Warning indica...

Page 22: ...ing displays 24 4 with Automatic Stability ControlOE ASC warning and indicator displays 34 5 Warning indicators 24 6 The horizontal bars indi cate the level of the engine temperature 7 with onboard co...

Page 23: ...Travel range with re maining fuel 22 OIL Oil level indicator 24 with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE RDC P Tire inflation pressures 23 Warning and indicator lights 1 Indicator light for left turn ind...

Page 24: ...en exceeded the general warning light also lights up yellow in addition to the date or mileage display The Service lettering is displayed continuously If the service display appears more than a month...

Page 25: ...ped the engine heat can falsify the measurement of the ambient temperature If the influence of the engine heat becomes too great is temporarily shown in the display If the ambient temperature drops be...

Page 26: ...can only be displayed when the motorcycle is stopped The conditions for the oil level indicator are as follows Engine at operating tempera ture Engine idling for at least ten seconds Side stand retra...

Page 27: ...warning symbol such as 3 in the multifunction display The uni versal warning lamp lights up in either red or yellow depending on the urgency of the warning If several warnings are active all correspon...

Page 28: ...ellow appears on the dis play Engine in emergency operation mode 30 Flashes red appears on the dis play Engine oil pressure insufficient 31 Lights up red appears on the dis play Battery charge current...

Page 29: ...he dis play Ice warning 32 Flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 33 Lights up ABS deactivated 33 Lights up ABS error 33 appears on the dis play ASC intervention 34 Flashes rapidly yel low appears o...

Page 30: ...on the dis play ASC error 35 Lights up yellow appears on the dis play Tire inflation pressure in limit area of permissible tolerance 35 The critical tire inflation pressure flashes Flashes red appears...

Page 31: ...e or system fault 37 or is indicated Lights up yellow RDC is indicated Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak 37 DWALO appears on the display Anti theft alarm battery weak 38 Lights up yellow...

Page 32: ...tely empty Possible cause At the most the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Refueling 75 Engine in emergency operation mode The general...

Page 33: ...by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery charge current insufficient The general warning light lights up red The battery symbol is dis played A discharged batt...

Page 34: ...defective The general warning light lights up yellow LAMPS is indicated A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to not see the motorcycle Replace defective bul...

Page 35: ...ore the ABS self diagnosis routine can be completed Ride off slowly It must be noted that the ABS function is not available until the self diagnosis has been completed ABS deactivated with BMW Motorra...

Page 36: ...fter the critical driving situation ASC self diagnosis not completed with Automatic Stability Con trolOE The ASC symbol flashes slowly Possible cause The ASC function is not avail able because the sel...

Page 37: ...ASC function is not available Ob serve additional information on situations which can lead to an ASC error 83 Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably a...

Page 38: ...pressure observe the information on temperature compensation and on inflation pressure adjustment in the chap ter Technology in detail Have the tire checked for dam age by a specialized workshop pref...

Page 39: ...RDC sensors are mounted Retrofit wheel set with TPC RDC sensors Possible cause One or two TPC RDC sensors have failed Have fault eliminated by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Mot...

Page 40: ...d Contact a specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Anti theft alarm battery drained with anti theft alarmOE The general warning light lights up yellow DWA appears on the...

Page 41: ...flashers 47 Emergency ON OFF switch 48 Heated handlebar grips 48 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 49 ASC Automatic Stability Control 50 Clutch 51 Brakes 52 Mirrors 53 Windshield 53 Handlebars 54 Spring prelo...

Page 42: ...with locks for the same key on request Please contact a specialized workshop for this purpose preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Switching on ignition Turn key to position 1 Parking lights...

Page 43: ...the ignition key via a ring antenna in the ignition switch The engine management system does not enable engine starting until the key has been detected as au thorized for your motorcycle A spare key...

Page 44: ...e riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary Switch on ignition without onboard computerOE without Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Press butto...

Page 45: ...thout onboard computerOE without Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Press the button 1 or the but ton 2 to select an odometer in the sector 3 The following values can be dis played Total distance covere...

Page 46: ...layed Tire inflation pressure RDC P Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition Select desired tripmeter without onboard computerOE without Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Press button 1 or button 2 and c...

Page 47: ...d on longer than absolutely necessary Headlight low beam The headlights automatically come on in their low beam mode as soon as you start the engine With the engine switched off you can switch on the...

Page 48: ...e additional headlights with LED technology are equipped with overheating pro tection If a certain temperature is exceeded the headlights re duce the luminosity and even switch off in extreme cases Af...

Page 49: ...for longer than absolutely necessary If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is presse...

Page 50: ...ff The engine can only be started in the operating position Heated handlebar grips with heated handlebar gripsOE Operating heated handlebar grips Start engine The heated hand grips op tion can only be...

Page 51: ...ition with motorcycle sta tionary Press and hold button 1 until ABS warning light changes its display behavior with Automatic Stability Con trolOE First the ASC symbol changes its display behavior Pre...

Page 52: ...so be switched off and then on again If the ABS light continues to light up after switching the ignition off and then on again an ABS fault has occurred ASC Automatic Stability Control with Automatic...

Page 53: ...function is deactivated Activating ASC function Press and hold button 1 until ASC symbol changes its dis play behavior The ASC symbol is no longer displayed if ASC self diagnosis is not completed ASC...

Page 54: ...oing so Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system Do not reposition the handlebar controls on the handlebars or th...

Page 55: ...tening torque while holding the mirror arm to en sure that it does not move out of position Mirror on adapter 16 lb ft 22 Nm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener Windshield Adjusting windshield...

Page 56: ...the terrain Uneven terrain requires a high spring preload flat terrain requires a lower spring preload It is essential to set the spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the...

Page 57: ...k motorcycle Your motorcycle s han dling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping characteristic to suit the spring preload Adjusting t...

Page 58: ...softer damping Adjusting damping on rear wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle There is a risk of injury by burns if you adjust the damping characteristic while the muffler is h...

Page 59: ...ith Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE Settings Using the electronic suspension adjustment ESA you can conve niently adjust your motorcycle to its loading and the ground This adjustment is possi...

Page 60: ...s follows SOFT minor damping NORM normal damping HARD heavy damping Predominantly smooth ter rain Rough terrain The display is automatically hidden again after a short time Adjust the suspension Switc...

Page 61: ...es Checking tire pressure Incorrect tire inflation pres sure results in poorer han dling characteristics of the motor cycle and reduces the life of the tires Ensure proper tire inflation pressure At h...

Page 62: ...may only be insufficient when the mo torcycle is very heavily loaded In this case the headlight range must be adjusted to the weight If you are unsure whether the headlight range is cor rect consult...

Page 63: ...ey and hold while pressing driver s seat 3 down ward in rear area to support unlocking Raise driver s seat at rear and release key Take off driver s seat and place on a clean surface with uphol stered...

Page 64: ...2 from holders 3 If both seat rods are not in the same position the driver s seat can come loose from the locking device and wig gle Always insert both seat rods in the same position Mount seat rods...

Page 65: ...The helmet catch can scratch the paneling When hooking on the helmet watch the position of the helmet lock Hook helmet into helmet holder with chin strap 1 Installing driver s seat 61 4 63 z Operation...

Page 66: ...4 64 z Operation...

Page 67: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 66 Checklist 68 Starting 69 Breaking in 71 Offroad riding 72 Brakes 73 Parking your motorcycle 74 Refueling 75 Secure motorcycle for transport 76 5 65 z Riding...

Page 68: ...tions Remember to take the limited ground clearance of your motorcycle into account when driving over curbs and similar ob stacles The lowering of the motorcycle shortens the spring travel see the cha...

Page 69: ...eed permissible for the tires Excessively high speeds can lead to tire damage and accidents Observe the maximum permissi ble speed for the tires With massive bar tires the top speed permissible for th...

Page 70: ...heating would result In extreme cases the motorcycle could catch fire Do not allow the engine to idle unnecessarily After starting ride off immediately Modifications Modifications of the mo torcycle e...

Page 71: ...ed before retracting the side stand During cold starting and at low temperatures pull in clutch lever and operate throttle grip somewhat Press starter button 1 The start attempt is auto matically inte...

Page 72: ...gnition Phase 1 Checking the diagnosable system components while stopped The ABS warning light flashes Phase 2 Checking wheel sensors while starting off The motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 3...

Page 73: ...as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Breaking in The first 620 mls 1000 km While running in the motorcy cle vary the throttle opening and engine speed...

Page 74: ...ro lock kit available from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Rims As a touring Enduro model this motorcycle has also been designed for light offroad use on unpaved roads However heavier offroad us...

Page 75: ...nce achieved The dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheel changes during braking The heavier you brake the more the front wheel is loaded The greater the wheel load the more braking...

Page 76: ...Parking your motorcycle Side stand Switch off engine If the ground is soft or un even there is no guaran tee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stand Always check that the ground under the s...

Page 77: ...uel expands when ex posed to heat When the tank is overfilled fuel can escape and get onto the road This re sults in a danger of falling Do not overfill the fuel tank Leaded fuel will destroy the cata...

Page 78: ...r transport Protect all components along which straps are routed against scratching For example use adhesive tape or soft cloths The motorcycle can tip away to the side and fall over Secure the motorc...

Page 79: ...Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension Tension all straps evenly mo torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible 5 77 z Riding...

Page 80: ...5 78 z Riding...

Page 81: ...ail Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 80 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 82 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 84 ESA Electronic Suspension Adjust ment 85 6 79 z Tech...

Page 82: ...ry clean asphalt surface The poorer the friction coefficient of the road surface is the longer the braking distance will be If the maximum transferrable braking force is exceeded when the driver incre...

Page 83: ...these cases the mo torcycle can also flip end over end Heavy braking can lead to the rear wheel lifting off the ground When braking bear in mind that the ABS control cannot be relied on in all circums...

Page 84: ...distances which BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per mits must not be used as an ex cuse for careless riding ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine emer gencies Take care when corne...

Page 85: ...and rear wheel are compared If implausible values are detected over a longer period of time the ASC function is deactivated for safety reasons and an ASC fault is indicated The condition for a fault m...

Page 86: ...the display for each tire The sensors continue to transmit the measured values for approx 15 minutes after the motorcycle comes to a stop The control unit can manage four sensors and as a result two...

Page 87: ...produce the correct tire inflation pressure ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE Adjusting spring preload To ensure fast adjustment at temperatures below...

Page 88: ...used when the maximum pro tection against bottoming out is required for drop offs and holes The ground clearance is greater in this mode than in the driver only street mode Not every ESA adjustment is...

Page 89: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 88 Onboard sockets 88 Case 89 Topcase 92 Luggage rack 95 7 87 z Accessories...

Page 90: ...hazard Nor is this guarantee provided when the official approval of a specific country has been granted Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all op erating conditions experienc...

Page 91: ...es from the onboard sockets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering an gle and the driving characteris tics Cannot be trapp...

Page 92: ...travel Fold carrying handle closed 3 downward Turn key in case lock in the direction of travel and remove Adjusting case volume Open and empty case Engage pivot lever 1 in upper end position to set s...

Page 93: ...locking flap all the way open Remove case from mount by its handle Mounting case Open fastening lever 4 Fold up locking flap 6 com pletely by pulling red release lever 5 upward if necessary Hook case...

Page 94: ...he locking flap 6 clicks into place Close fastening lever 4 Fold carrying handle down Turn key in direction of travel and remove Topcase with TopcaseOA Opening Topcase Turn key 1 in Topcase lock into...

Page 95: ...aged Before folding down the carrying handle make sure that the slot of the Topcase lock is vertical Fold carrying handle 3 down Carrying handle audibly en gages Turn key in Topcase lock into horizont...

Page 96: ...ce 2 and fold down carrying handle 3 Pull red lever 4 toward rear Locking flap 5 pops up Fold locking flap 5 all the way open Remove Topcase from mount ing by its handle Mounting Topcase Fold up locki...

Page 97: ...direction of travel and remove Luggage rack Additional luggage support With the passenger seat removed and the cases OA mounted removing the luggage rack provides a large luggage support to which var...

Page 98: ...and firm and park motorcycle with caseOA Removing case 90 Position luggage rack Install screw 2 with sleeve and washer with appropriate torque Install screws 1 on left and right with sleeve with appr...

Page 99: ...nance General instructions 98 Onboard tool kit 98 Engine oil 99 Brake system 100 Clutch 105 Rims and tires 105 Wheels 106 Front wheel stand 112 Lamps 113 Air filter 119 Jump starting 121 Battery 122 8...

Page 100: ...MW Motorrad retailer Special tools and thorough spe cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work described here If you are in doubt consult a certified work shop preferably your autho...

Page 101: ...e oil level with the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quantities To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct only che...

Page 102: ...Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 5 quarts max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX Checking engine oil level 99 Reinstall engine oil fill location cap Brake system Checking brake operation Pul...

Page 103: ...marks are no longer clearly visible Dropping below the mini mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the brakes In order to ensure the operating reliability...

Page 104: ...elow the mini mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the brakes In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system make sure that the brake pa...

Page 105: ...fluid level regularly Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Move handlebars into straight ahead position Read off brake fluid level at front brake fluid reservoir...

Page 106: ...f brake fluid level at rear brake fluid reservoir 1 The brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir drops due to brake pad wear Rear brake fluid level Brake fluid DOT4 The brake fluid level must no...

Page 107: ...ervoir rises due to clutch wear Clutch fluid level visual check Clutch fluid level must not drop Motorcycle stand ing upright with handlebars straight ahead If clutch fluid level drops Unsuitable hydr...

Page 108: ...and firm and park motorcycle Sweep across spokes with a screwdriver handle or similar item paying attention to result ing series of notes If you hear an uneven series of notes Have spokes checked by a...

Page 109: ...he TPC RDC sensors can be damaged in case of im proper tire mounting Inform the authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or the specialized workshop on the fact that the wheel is equipped with a TPC RDC senso...

Page 110: ...right brake calipers Push brake pads 3 apart slightly by rocking the brake caliper 4 back and forth against the brake disk 5 Carefully pull brake calipers back and out until clear of brake disks with...

Page 111: ...the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the chassis control systems ABS and ASC at the beginning of this chapter Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or the...

Page 112: ...4 lb ft 19 Nm with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Generation IIOE Insert ABS sensor into hole and install screw 1 Remove front wheel stand Ease brake calipers onto brake disks Install securing screws 2 on...

Page 113: ...and place motorcycle on its center stand Shift into first gear Components of the exhaust system can be hot Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel holding wheel as yo...

Page 114: ...ightening sequence diago nally 44 lb ft 60 Nm with cross spoke wheelsOE Tightening sequence diago nally 44 lb ft 60 Nm Front wheel stand Mounting front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand i...

Page 115: ...aised too far at the front the center stand lifts off the ground and the motorcycle can tip over to the side When raising the motorcycle make sure that the center stand remains on the ground Apply uni...

Page 116: ...lb Bulbs for low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling only touch it on the base Insert bulb 5 while ensuring correct...

Page 117: ...ure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Switch off ignition Turn handlebars to the right Remove bulb holder 1 from headlight housing Pull bulb out of socket Replace defective bulb Bulb for pa...

Page 118: ...ll glass on screw connection side out of mirror housing Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise Replace defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front RY10W 12 V 10 W...

Page 119: ...an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Maximum number of de fective LEDs in taillight 1 Brake taillight Maximum number of de fective LEDs in taillight None License plate light white Replacing additional...

Page 120: ...s press together re taining clips 3 on left and right and pull off connector Replace fuse 4 for right head light or fuse 5 for left headlight Fuse for auxiliary head light with additional LED head lig...

Page 121: ...iver s seat 61 Take off side trim piece 1 Remove screw 1 Remove two screws 2 Pull side panel out of bracket in area 3 and remove Remove two screws 5 and take off tank cover downward Slide out both ret...

Page 122: ...ts layers in the process Lay suction pipe on air filter housing and press into bracket 2 Slide retaining brackets 1 into holder until they audibly click into place Asynchronously running engine Ensure...

Page 123: ...onboard socket to jump start the engine of the motorcycle A short circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidentally brought into contact with the motorcycle Use only jump le...

Page 124: ...ro tect starter motor and donor battery Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing jump leads Disconnect jump lead from negative terminals first then disconnect second lead fro...

Page 125: ...igni tion and the multifunction display and indicator lights fail to light up the battery is com pletely flat battery voltage be low 9 V Attempting to charge a completely flat battery via the on board...

Page 126: ...r caring for your battery Always fully recharge the battery before returning it to use Removing battery Removing driver s seat 61 Remove Rider s Manual if nec essary Remove screws 1 and take off holde...

Page 127: ...e battery without the protective cap First install positive battery ca ble 1 and mount protective cap Then install the negative bat tery cable 2 If the motorcycle was dis connected from the bat tery f...

Page 128: ...8 126 z Maintenance...

Page 129: ...are Care Care products 128 Washing your motorcycle 128 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts 129 Paint care 130 Protective wax coating 130 Storing motorcycle 130 Returning motorcycle to use 130 9 127 z Car...

Page 130: ...painted parts before washing the motorcycle To prevent stains do not wash the motorcycle immediately after it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the moto...

Page 131: ...sives to clean plastic parts Fly sponges or sponges with hard surfaces can also lead to scratches Fairings Clean body panels with water and BMW plastic cleaner Windshields and headlight lenses are ma...

Page 132: ...d Remove this type of soiling with cleaning naphtha or spirit on a clean cloth or cotton ball BMW Motorrad recommends remov ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re mover Then add a protective wax coating to the...

Page 133: ...aded fasteners 133 Engine 135 Fuel 136 Engine oil 137 Clutch 138 Transmission 138 Rear wheel drive 139 Running gear 139 Brakes 140 Wheels and tires 141 Electrical system 142 Frame 144 Dimensions 144 W...

Page 134: ...cy ON OFF switch Emergency off switch in normal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand Gear engaged and clutch not operated Place transmission in neutral or disenga...

Page 135: ...g screw quick release axle in slider tube M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Quick release axle in axle mount M24 x 1 5 37 lb ft 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1 25 diagonally...

Page 136: ...n adapter Locknut M10 x 1 25 4 8 16 lb ft 22 Nm Mirror adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 4 8 18 lb ft 25 Nm Frame Value Valid Luggage rack on rear frame M6 x 35 Replace bolt Micro encapsulated 6 lb f...

Page 137: ...ine man agement Displacement 1170 cc 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 4 in 101 mm Piston stroke 2 9 in 73 mm Compression ratio 12 0 1 Rated output 110 hp 81 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 with power reductionOE...

Page 138: ...ternative fuel quality Super unleaded minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 5 3 gal Approx 20 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx...

Page 139: ...for motorcycles with dry clutch API SF ACEA A2 or better 4 F 20 C SAE 10W 40 Engine oil for motorcycles with dry clutch API SF ACEA A2 or better 14 F 10 C SAE 10W 50 Engine oil for motorcycles with dr...

Page 140: ...h integrated tor sional vibration damper claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1 737 Primary gear ratio 2 375 38 16 teeth 1st gear 1 696 39 23 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd...

Page 141: ...centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and front frame Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with helical compression spring and twin tube shock absorber mechani c...

Page 142: ...ically adjustable rebound stage damping and electro hydraulically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 7 9 in 200 mm with loweringOE 6 7 in 171 mm Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulic...

Page 143: ...Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes MT H2 with cross spoke wheelsOE Cross spoke wheel with 40 spokes MT H2 Front wheel rim size 2 50 x 19 Front tire designation 110 80 19 Rear wheel Rea...

Page 144: ...trical rating of onboard sockets 5 A with additional onboard socketOA max 5 A all onboard sockets together Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected If an electronic fuse trips and de...

Page 145: ...2 V 55 W Bulbs for low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Bulb for taillight brake light LED 12 V Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight 1 Brake taillight None Lice...

Page 146: ...mm above windshield lower posi tion at DIN unladen weight with loweringOE 55 9 in 1420 mm above windshield lower posi tion at DIN unladen weight Motorcycle width 37 in 940 mm Across handlebars Driver...

Page 147: ...516 lbs 234 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 full tank of gas without OE Permissible gross weight 970 lbs 440 kg Maximum payload 454 lbs 206 kg Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h...

Page 148: ...10 146 z Technical data...

Page 149: ...ice Service Reporting safety defects 148 BMW Motorrad Service 149 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 149 Maintenance work 149 Confirmation of maintenance work 151 Confirmation of service 156 11 147 z Serv...

Page 150: ...d if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of...

Page 151: ...carried out confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty pe riod has expired evidence of reg ular maintenance is essential You can obt...

Page 152: ...d date In this case a corresponding maximum odome ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service If this odometer reading is reached be fore the next service date service must be perf...

Page 153: ...intenance work BMW Pre Delivery Check Conducted on Stamp Signature BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signatur...

Page 154: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 155: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 156: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 157: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 158: ...of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 1...

Page 159: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 157 z Service...

Page 160: ...ng 44 B Battery Charging connected battery 123 Charging disconnected battery 124 Installing 125 Maintenance instructions 122 Position on motorcycle 16 Removing 124 Technical data 142 Warning for batte...

Page 161: ...pping up 100 Warning for engine oil level 32 Warning for engine oil pressure 31 Equipment 7 ESA Operating 57 Operating element 14 Technology in detail 85 F Frame Technical data 144 Front wheel stand M...

Page 162: ...adlight low beam 45 Operating auxiliary driving light 46 Operating element 14 Operating headlight flasher 45 Operating high beam headlight 45 Parking light 45 Parking lights 45 Lowered suspension Limi...

Page 163: ...69 R Rear wheel drive Technical data 139 Refueling 75 Rider s Manual US Model Position on motorcycle 16 Running gear Technical data 139 Running in 71 S Safety instructions On braking 73 On riding 66 S...

Page 164: ...32 Turn indicators Operating 46 Operating element left 14 Operating element right 15 Type plate Position on motorcycle 11 V Vehicle Identification Number Position on motorcycle 13 W Warning indicators...

Page 165: ...will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and acces...

Page 166: ...AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 5 3 gal Approx 20 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure front 31 9 psi 2 2 bar Single rider with cold tire 36 3 psi...

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