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Important data for refuelling:

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade

Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON 91)

Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related
restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel

min 2.7 l

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

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Summary of Contents for F 700 GS

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual F 700 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...

Page 2: ...Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms Mr Phone number Dealership add...

Page 3: ...BMW It contains im portant 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 informa tion on maintenance and...

Page 4: ...Service due indicator 20 Ambient temperature 21 Tyre pressures 21 Warnings 22 4 Operation 34 Ignition switch 34 Electronic immobiliser EWS 35 Clock 35 Reading 36 Stopwatch 37 Lights 39 Turn indicators...

Page 5: ...Toolkit 88 Engine oil 89 Brake system 91 Coolant 94 Clutch 95 Rims and tyres 96 Chain 97 Wheels 99 Front wheel stand 105 Bulbs 107 Body panels 112 Air filter 113 Jump starting 114 Battery 115 10 Care...

Page 6: ...Service 136 BMW Motorrad Service 136 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 136 Maintenance work 136 Confirmation of mainten ance work 138 Confirmation of service 143 13 Appendix 145 Certificate 146 14 Index...

Page 7: ...mage Specific instructions on how to operate control ad just or look after items of equip ment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference...

Page 8: ...you will find these features described in separate manuals Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the toleranc...

Page 9: ...2 7 z General views...

Page 10: ...General view left side 1 Power socket 80 2 Seat lock 51 3 Engine oil filler neck and oil dipstick 89 2 8 z General views...

Page 11: ...2 9 z General views...

Page 12: ...2 Adjuster spring preload 46 3 Brake fluid reservoir rear 94 4 Brake fluid reservoir front 93 5 VIN type plate on steering head bearing 6 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 94 7 Adjuster for d...

Page 13: ...the first aid kit 2 Standard toolkit 88 3 Payload table 4 Table of tyre pressures 5 Helmet holder 52 6 Rider s Manual in rear of vehicle with anti theft alarm DWA OE Rider s Manual below con trol unit...

Page 14: ...Underneath the trim panel 1 Battery 115 2 Air filter housing 113 2 12 z General views...

Page 15: ...oard com puterOE Resetting the average val ues 37 3 Hazard warning flashers 40 4 Operation of the flashing turn indicators 40 5 Horn 6 with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Operating ESA 49 7 O...

Page 16: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Grip heating control 41 2 Starter button 65 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 41 2 14 z General views...

Page 17: ...l 1 Warning and telltale lights 19 2 Speedometer 3 Setting clock 35 with on board com puterOE Operation of the stopwatch 37 4 Multifunction display 17 5 Select display 36 Resetting tripmeter 37 2 15 z...

Page 18: ...ting the brightness of the instru ment lighting with anti theft alarm DWA OE Anti theft alarm telltale light see the instructions for use for the anti theft alarm with on board com puterOE Redline war...

Page 19: ...el of grip heating 41 3 with on board com puterOE Stopwatch 37 4 Time 35 5 with tyre pressure monit oring RDC OE Tyre pressures 21 6 Warning for coolant tem perature 27 7 Service due 20 8 Values area...

Page 20: ...vel 20 13 with on board computer OE Values area 36 14 a warning is shown in the values area 22 15 Trip meter 36 Meaning of symbols with on board computerOE Distance travelled after fuel down to reserv...

Page 21: ...o reserve 20 27 4 General warning light in combination with warnings in the display 22 5 High beam headlight tell tale light 6 Telltale light for right turn indicators 7 Telltale light for neutral 8 T...

Page 22: ...braking and acceleration the more difficult it becomes to determine the reserve volume For this reason the fuel reserve volume cannot be displayed ex actly with on board computerOE After the fuel war...

Page 23: ...e the date saved in the instrument cluster must be adjusted This situation can occur if the battery was dis connected for a prolonged period of time If you want to have the date set consult a speciali...

Page 24: ...the limit of the permissible tolerance range the General warning light shows yellow If the tyre pres sure registered by the sensor is outside the permissible tolerance range the General warning light...

Page 25: ...ning is accompanied by warning triangle 3 These warnings can alternate with the odometer readings 36 The status of the General warn ing light matches the most ur gent warning The possible warnings are...

Page 26: ...reserve 27 lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high 27 lights up yellow appears on the display Engine in emergency operation mode 28 lights up yellow LAMP appears on the display Bulb defect...

Page 27: ...29 Quick flashes ASC intervention 30 Slow flashes ASC self diagnosis not completed 30 Lights up ASC deactivated 30 Lights up ASC fault 30 lights up yellow x x flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of p...

Page 28: ...y Meaning or appears on the display Signal transmission disrupted 31 lights up yellow or appears on the display Sensor defective or system error 32 lights up yellow RdC appears on the display Battery...

Page 29: ...ns no more than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel min 2 7 l Refuelling 72 Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows red The temperature symbol flashes Riding when the engine is...

Page 30: ...eral warning light shows yellow LAMP appears on the display A bulb failure on the mo torcycle is a safety risk be cause it is easy for other road users to overlook the vehicle Replace defective bulbs...

Page 31: ...osis not completed ABS warning light flashes Possible cause The ABS function is not available because self diagnosis did not complete The motorcycle has to move forward a few metres for the wheel sens...

Page 32: ...t reach a speed of at least 5 km h in order for ASC self diagnosis to complete Pull away slowly Bear in mind that the ASC function is not available until self diagnosis has completed ASC deactivated w...

Page 33: ...rmitted tolerance Check the tyre for damage and to ascertain whether the vehicle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition If the vehicle can be ridden with the tyre in its present conditio...

Page 34: ...nsors Move to another location and observe the RDC readings As sume that a permanent fault has not occurred unless the General warning light comes on to accompany the symp toms Under these circum stan...

Page 35: ...er the Pre Ride Check completes Possible cause The tyre pressure battery is al most at full capacity There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can re main operational Seek the...

Page 36: ...authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn the key to position 1 Parking lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is performed 66 ABS self diag...

Page 37: ...S warning appears in the multifunction display Always keep the spare key sep arately from the ignition key If you lose your key you can have it barred by your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer If you wis...

Page 38: ...etes the process Reading Select display Switch on the ignition Press button 1 to select the reading in values area 2 The following values can be dis played Odometer shown Tripmeter 1 Trip I Tripmeter...

Page 39: ...own button 1 until the value shown is reset Stopwatch with on board computerOE Stopwatch You can switch from the odo meter reading to a stopwatch 2 The readout is in hours minutes seconds and tenths o...

Page 40: ...pwatch When the stopwatch is stopped press button 2 to start timing with the stopwatch When the stopwatch is running press button 2 to stop timing with the stopwatch Press and hold down button 2 to re...

Page 41: ...the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary Low beam headlight The low beam headlight comes on automatically under the fol lowing conditions If the engine is started If the vehicle is pushed...

Page 42: ...ft flashing turn indicators Push button 1 to the right to switch on the right flashing turn indicators Centre button 1 to cancel the flashing turn indicators Hazard warning flashers Operate hazard war...

Page 43: ...en riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall Do not operate the kill switch when riding The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily a...

Page 44: ...ndlebar grips have two stage heating Stage two 2 is for heating the grips quickly it is advisable to switch back to stage one as soon as the grips are warm 50 heating power 100 heating power The selec...

Page 45: ...elf diagnosis has not completed it starts flashing Release button 1 within two seconds The ABS warning light re mains off or continues to flash The ABS function is activated You also have the option o...

Page 46: ...tton 1 within two seconds The ASC warning light re mains off or continues to flash The ASC function is activated You also have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again An ASC fault h...

Page 47: ...n allow air to penetrate the brake system Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars Attempting to adjust the handbrake lever while riding the vehicle can lead to accidents Do not attempt to...

Page 48: ...n sure that it does not move out of position Locknut mirror to clamping piece Joining compound Multi wax spray 20 Nm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener Spring preload Setting It is ess...

Page 49: ...wise as far as it will go then make 12 clockwise rotations One up riding with luggage Turn the dial clockwise as far as it will go Passenger opera tion with luggage with lowered suspensionOE Basic se...

Page 50: ...the S arrow Basic setting of rear suspension damping characteristic without Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Basic setting of rear suspension damping characteristic Turn the adjusting screw as...

Page 51: ...ngs Switch on the ignition Press button 1 to view the cur rent setting The currently selected damping is shown on the multifunction display at 1 The meanings of the readings are as follows COMF Comfor...

Page 52: ...led perpendicu lar to the wheel rim have a tend ency to open Fit valve caps with rubber seals and screw them on firmly to pre vent sudden deflation Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the...

Page 53: ...range seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Adjusting headlight beam throw Slacken screws 1 on left and right Adjust beam throw by tilting the headlig...

Page 54: ...own on a clean surface Installing seat Engage the seat in holders 3 Firmly press down on the seat at the front The seat engages with an aud ible click Helmet holder Securing helmet to motorcycle Remov...

Page 55: ...Rider s Manual Stowing the Rider s Manual Tuck the Rider s Manual s into the pocket provided Make the opening side of the pocket as narrow as possible then fasten the velcro 1 Stowing the pocket in th...

Page 56: ...power in the vehicle s starter battery In order to conserve the power of the starter battery and en sure that the vehicle will start the DWA anti theft alarm auto matically switches off the alarm func...

Page 57: ...er unnecessarily from the battery If you want to activ ate the alarm function after the anti theft alarm has shut down in this way you have to switch the ignition on and then off again Activation phas...

Page 58: ...phase Turn indicators flash three times Alarm tone sounds three times Motion sensor is deactivated Alarm function with anti theft alarm DWA OE Alarm triggers An alarm can be triggered by the motion se...

Page 59: ...d key Flashes 4x Disconnection of the anti theft alarm from the vehicle s battery Information on alarm triggering If an alarm was triggered after the last activation of the alarm function the rider is...

Page 60: ...ivation of the anti theft alarm in addition to visual confirmation by turn in dicators flashing Rising and falling or intermittent alarm tone Automatic activation of the alarm function after the igni...

Page 61: ...would you like the alarm to sound Rising and falling Press button 1 intermittent Press button 2 Step 4 Do you want to have the alarm function activated automatically when you switch off the ignition Y...

Page 62: ...tch on the ignition Press button 2 three times Acknowledgement tone sounds once Within ten seconds switch off the ignition Press button 2 three times Acknowledgement tone sounds once Within ten second...

Page 63: ...ng with anti theft alarm DWA OE When is it necessary to synchronise the remote control The remote control has to be synchronised if the buttons of the remote control have been pressed more than 256 ti...

Page 64: ...to the device Use only the specified type of battery see Technical Data When inserting the battery always make sure polarity is correct Slip the new battery into posi tion making sure that the pos iti...

Page 65: ...your motorcycle s angle of heel in situations that do not involve risk When riding over kerbs and similar obstacles bear in mind that your motorcycle s ground clearance is limited Lowering the motorc...

Page 66: ...yre pressure Poor tyre tread Added luggage systems such as cases topcase and tank rucksack Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is colourless and odourless but highly toxic In...

Page 67: ...s to the components in question and lead to failure of safety relevant functions Dam age caused in this way is not covered by the warranty Do not tamper with the vehicle in any way that could result i...

Page 68: ...use jump leads and a donor battery to start See the subsection on jump starting in Maintenance for more details The engine starts If the engine refuses to start consult the troubleshooting chart in t...

Page 69: ...BS warning light flashes ABS self diagnosis completed The ABS warning light goes out Make sure that all the warning and telltale lights come on in the pre ride check After the ABS self diagnosis compl...

Page 70: ...sible Comply with the rpm limits for running in Running in speed 5000 min 1 Do not omit the first running in check after 500 1200 km Brake pads New brake pads have to bed down before they can achieve...

Page 71: ...ss button 1 until the reading shows the mode you want ON Redline warning activated OFF Redline warning deactiv ated To save the setting press button 1 and button 2 at the same time and hold them down...

Page 72: ...filter element for clogging at shorter intervals clan or re place as necessary Operation in very dusty condi tions desert steppes or the like necessitates the use of air filter elements specially desi...

Page 73: ...tion or poor braking efficiency must be reckoned with in the following situations Riding in the rain or through puddles of water After the vehicle has been washed Riding on salted or gritted roads Aft...

Page 74: ...the stand On a gradient the motorcycle should always face uphill se lect 1st gear Refuelling Fuel grade For optimum fuel consumption fuel should be sulphur free or as low sulphur as possible Leaded f...

Page 75: ...pen the protective cap Use the ignition key to unlock the fuel filler cap and pop the cap open Do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck If filling occurs after the fuel level has g...

Page 76: ...is is best done with the support of a 2nd person Push the motorcycle onto the transportation flat and hold it in position do not place it on the side stand or centre stand Risk of damaging compon ents...

Page 77: ...this hap pens the braking force that can be transmitted to the road can drop to zero If the brakes are applied under these circum stances the ABS has to reduce braking force to ensure that dir ection...

Page 78: ...e vehicle held stationary by ap plying the front brake burn out Heating up with the motorcycle on the centre stand or an auxil iary stand engine idling or with a gear engaged Rear wheel locked for a l...

Page 79: ...sed by physics The system is not optimised for special requirements that apply under extreme competitive situ ations off road or on the track You have the option of deactiv ating the BMW Motorrad ASC...

Page 80: ...mends rolling the throttle slightly closed so as to restore stability with the least possible delay When riding on a slippery sur face never snap the throttle twistgrip fully closed without pulling th...

Page 81: ...ntrol unit differenti ates between three tyre pressure ranges all of which are paramet erised for the motorcycle Tyre pressure within permitted tolerance Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tole...

Page 82: ...ted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Use only parts and accessor ies...

Page 83: ...turned off Cable routing The cables from the power sock ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering angle or obstruct hand...

Page 84: ...to the for ward direction of travel Close the case lid The lid engages with an aud ible click Closing the carry handle while the case lock is in line with the forward direction of travel can result in...

Page 85: ...case Removing cases Turn key 1 in the case lock to right angles with the forward direction of travel Keep the yellow latch 2 held and fold out the carry handle 3 Pull red release lever 4 up Latching...

Page 86: ...rry handle while the case lock is in line with the forward direction of travel can result in damage to the locking tongue Make sure that the case lock is at right angles to the forward dir ection of t...

Page 87: ...e sure that the topcase lock is vertical when you close the carry handle Close carry handle 3 The handle engages with an audible click Turn the key in the topcase lock to the horizontal position and r...

Page 88: ...lly open latching flap 5 Take a firm grip of the handle and lift the topcase out of the holder Installing topcase Turn key in the topcase lock to the vertical position Fully open latching flap 5 if ne...

Page 89: ...he latching flap engages Closing the carry handle while the topcase lock is horizontal can result in damage to the locking tongue Make sure that the topcase lock is vertical when you close the carry h...

Page 90: ...f the work calls for spe cial tools and a thorough know ledge of the technology involved If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standa...

Page 91: ...l In order to ensure that the en gine oil level is read correctly check the oil level only after at engine operating temperature Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean Allow the engine to idle...

Page 92: ...ity class max 0 4 l Difference between MIN and MAX If the oil level is below the MIN mark Topping up engine oil 90 If the oil level is above the MAX mark Have the oil level corrected by a specialist w...

Page 93: ...sure point must be clearly perceptible If pressure points are not clearly perceptible Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability of the brakes Have all work on the brake sys tem undertaken b...

Page 94: ...ds to wear past the minimum permissible thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Check the brake pad thickness rear brakes Make sure...

Page 95: ...ve the handlebars to the straight ahead position A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check the brake flui...

Page 96: ...e brake fluid level in rear reservoir 1 Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink Brake fluid level rear visual inspection Brake fluid DOT4 It is impermissible for t...

Page 97: ...il the level is correct Close the cap of the expansion tank Clutch Checking clutch function Pull the clutch lever The pressure point must be clearly perceptible If the pressure point is not clearly pe...

Page 98: ...y inspect the rims for defects Have any damaged rims in spected by a specialist work shop and replaced if neces sary preferably by an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Check the tyre tread depth Your mo...

Page 99: ...an the drive chain with a suitable cleaning product dry it and apply chain lubricant Wipe off excess lubricant Check chain sag Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its s...

Page 100: ...ng torque Rear quick release axle in swinging arm 100 Nm Checking the chain wear Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Engage 1st gear Turn the rear wheel in th...

Page 101: ...ontrol unit and are fundamental to all cal culations Any change in these influencing variables caused for example by a switch to wheels other than those installed ex works can have serious effects on...

Page 102: ...rth against brake disc 5 Mask off the parts of the wheel rim that could be scratched in the process of removing the brake caliper Once the calipers have been removed there is a risk of the brake pads...

Page 103: ...e spacing bushing 3 from the wheel hub on the left and right hand sides Installing front wheel Possible malfunctions when ABS and ASC intervene if any other wheel but the series standard wheel is inst...

Page 104: ...le 2 and tighten to specified torque Quick release axle front in axle holder 30 Nm Remove the front wheel stand without centre standOE Remove the auxiliary stand Ease the right brake caliper onto the...

Page 105: ...uxiliary stand with centre standOE Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Remove screw 1 and remove the speed sensor from its bore Remove axle nut 2 Slack...

Page 106: ...C intervene if any other wheel but the series standard wheel is installed See the information on the effect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the start of this chapter Threaded fasteners not...

Page 107: ...but do not tighten it at this point without centre standOE Remove the auxiliary stand Insert the speed sensor into the bore and install screw 1 Adjust chain sag 97 Front wheel stand Install the front...

Page 108: ...Use locating pins 3 to set the front wheel stand to the de sired height Centre the front wheel stand relative to the front wheel and push it against the front axle Align the two adapters 2 so that th...

Page 109: ...eadlight or cover 2 for the low beam headlight Disconnect plug 3 Disengage spring clips 4 from the fastenings and swing them aside Remove bulb 5 Replace the defective bulb Bulb for high beam headlight...

Page 110: ...as applicable Replacing parking light bulb Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove cover 2 Pull parking light bulb 3 out of the hea...

Page 111: ...D rear light can be replaced only as a complete unit Consult a specialist work shop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Replace light sources for turn indicators front and rear with LED turn...

Page 112: ...ousing Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Turn bulb 2 clock...

Page 113: ...ff the ignition Remove screw 1 from the mudguard cover and remove the cover Pull bulb holder 2 out of the light carrier Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket Replace the defective bulb Bulb for number...

Page 114: ...light carrier Hold the mudguard cover in position and install screw 1 Body panels Removing centre trim panel Removing seat 51 Remove screws 1 on left and right Remove four screws 2 Disconnect the plug...

Page 115: ...all three tabs 4 on left and right engage the side panels Install four screws 2 Install screws 1 on left and right Installing seat 52 Air filter Removing air filter Removing centre trim panel 112 Remo...

Page 116: ...cle electronics Do not use the on board socket to jump start the engine of the motorcycle A short circuit can res ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident ally brought into contact wi...

Page 117: ...the attempt in order to protect the starter motor and the donor battery Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing the jump leads Disconnect the jump lead from the negative ter...

Page 118: ...uits be fore recharging it with a charger connected directly to the battery posts Only chargers suitable for this mode of charging can be used to recharge the battery via the on board socket Unsuit ab...

Page 119: ...lar intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse See the instructions for caring for your battery Al ways fully recharge the battery before restoring it to use Removing battery Make sure the...

Page 120: ...the ignition Insert the battery into the bat tery compartment with the positive terminal on the right in the direction of travel Place the battery holder in po sition making sure that the leads are c...

Page 121: ...strong sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the vehicle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately...

Page 122: ...ubber components with water or BMW rubber care products Using silicone sprays for the care of rubber seals can cause damage Do not use silicone sprays or care products that contain silicon Paint care...

Page 123: ...e motorcycle s fuel tank Clean the motorcycle Removing battery 117 Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots the side stand pivots and the centre stand pivots if the motorcycle is fit ted with a centre...

Page 124: ...Set emergency off switch kill switch to operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull...

Page 125: ...Nm Clamping screw quick release axle in telescopic fork M8 x 20 19 Nm Quick release axle front in axle holder M16 x 1 5 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Locknut of the final drive chain tensioning screw M...

Page 126: ...Mirror arm Value Valid Locknut mirror to clamping piece M14 x 1 Multi wax spray 20 Nm Clamping piece mirror to clamping block M10 30 Nm 11 124 z Technical data...

Page 127: ...1 with regular unleaded RON 91 OE 52 kW at engine speed 7000 min 1 with reduced power output 35 kWOE 35 kW at engine speed 7000 min 1 with reduced power output 25 kWOE 25 kW at engine speed 5000 min...

Page 128: ...grade Super unleaded max 10 ethanol E10 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI with regular unleaded RON 91 OE Regular unleaded slight power and consumption related restrictions max 10 ethanol E10 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable...

Page 129: ...the engine BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil SAE 15W 50 Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit ives because they can have a detrimental effect on clutch operati...

Page 130: ...mission integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1 943 35 68 teeth Primary transmission ratio 1 2 462 13 32 teeth 1st gear 1 1 750 16 28 teeth 2nd gear 1 1 381 21 29 teeth 3rd gear 1 1...

Page 131: ...t suspension telescopic forks Spring travel front 170 mm At wheel with lowered suspensionOE 140 mm At wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Two arm cast aluminium swinging arm Type of rear suspensi...

Page 132: ...brake discs Brake pad material front Sintered metal Brake disc thickness front min 4 5 mm Wear limit Rear wheel Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1 piston floating caliper and...

Page 133: ...x 19 Tyre designation front 110 80 19 Permissible front wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 3 50 x 17 Tyre designation rear 140 80 17 Permissib...

Page 134: ...fault has been rectified Battery Battery type AGM Absorbent Glass Mat battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 12 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E...

Page 135: ...pe plate location Steering head front top Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame front right on steering head Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2280 mm across front wheel to number plate ca...

Page 136: ...o heel 1810 mm Without rider at unladen weight with luxury seatOE 1840 mm Without rider at unladen weight with dual seat lowOE 1760 mm Without rider at unladen weight with dual seat lowOE with lowered...

Page 137: ...apability on uphill gradients at permiss ible gross weight 20 Top speed 192 km h with regular unleaded RON 91 OE 189 km h with reduced power output 35 kWOE 165 km h with reduced power output 25 kWOE 1...

Page 138: ...W Motorrad recommends compliance with the maintenance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For gener...

Page 139: ...n the next service will be due Riders who cover long distances in a year might have to bring in their vehicles for service before the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum...

Page 140: ...tenance work BMW Pre delivery Check Completed on Stamp signature BMW Running in Check Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signatu...

Page 141: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 142: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 143: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 144: ...er reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature BMW Service Completed on Odometer reading Ne...

Page 145: ...n of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work the installation of optional accessories and if appropriate special campaign recall work Item Odometer reading Date 12 143...

Page 146: ...Item Odometer reading Date 12 144 z Service...

Page 147: ...Appendix 13 145 z Appendix...

Page 148: ...pareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouilla...

Page 149: ...s 67 Warnings 30 Average values Resetting 37 B Battery change 62 Charging battery when connected 116 Charging battery when disconnected 117 Installation 118 Maintenance instructions 115 Position on th...

Page 150: ...ensions Technical data 133 DWA Telltale light 15 Warnings 29 E Electrics Technical data 132 Emergency off switch kill switch 14 Operation 41 Engine starting 65 Technical data 125 Warning for engine el...

Page 151: ...Position on the motorcycle 11 Horn 13 I Ignition Switching off 34 Switching on 34 Immobiliser Reserve key 35 Warning 27 Instrument panel Ambient light brightness sensor 15 Overview 15 J Jump starting...

Page 152: ...tripmeters Control 15 Resetting 37 Off roading 69 P Parking 71 Power socket Notes on use 80 Position on the vehicle 8 Pre Ride Check 66 Programming 58 R RDC Adhesive label for rim 99 Engineering detai...

Page 153: ...ission 128 Weights 134 Wheels and tyres 131 Telltale lights Overview 19 Toolkit Contents 88 Position on the motorcycle 11 Topcase Operation 84 Torques 123 Transmission Technical data 128 Trim panels I...

Page 154: ...el reserve 27 Immobiliser 27 Mode of presentation 22 Outside temperature warning 28 RDC 31 Warnings overview 24 Weights Payload table 11 Technical data 134 Wheels Change of size 99 Checking rims 96 In...

Page 155: ...14 153 z Index...

Page 156: ...cies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2...

Page 157: ...estrictions max 10 ethanol E10 91 ROZ RON 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 16 l Reserve fuel min 2 7 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar one up tyre cold 2 2 bar two up and or with luggage t...

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