BMW K 1600GT Rider'S Manual Download

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Frame

Frame type

Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloy
rear frame

Type plate location

Wheel carrier, front right

Position of the Vehicle Identification Number

Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oil
filler neck)

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle

2490 mm, over topcase

Height of motorcycle

1465 mm, to windscreen at DIN unladen weight

Width of motorcycle

1000 mm, across mirrors
980 mm, without mirrors

Front-seat height

750 mm, without rider

with seat, high

780 mm, without rider

Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel

1720 mm, without rider

with seat, high

1770 mm, without rider

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Technical data

Summary of Contents for K 1600GT

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual K1600GTL 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: ...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 care to help you maintain...

Page 4: ...28 Warnings 29 4 Operation 47 Ignition switch steering lock 49 Ignition 49 Ignition with Key less Ride 50 Multifunction display 55 On board computer 59 Trip meter 61 Daytime riding light 61 Lights 63...

Page 5: ...137 Rims and tyres 138 Wheels 138 Front wheel stand 145 Jump starting 147 Lighting 148 Battery 151 Fuses 154 9 Care 157 Care products 158 Washing the vehicle 158 Cleaning easily damaged components 159...

Page 6: ...Confirmation of service 186 12 Appendix 189 Certificate for electronic immobiliser 190 Certificate for remote con trol 192 Certificate for Key less Ride 196 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring Re...

Page 7: ...General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Actuality 7 1 5 z General instructions...

Page 8: ...n avoidance can lead to fatal or severe injury DANGER High risk haz ard Non avoidance leads to fatal or severe injury ATTENTION Special notes and precautionary measures Non compliance can lead to dama...

Page 9: ...as illus trated in this manual on account of country specific differences If your BMW was supplied with equipment not described in this Rider s Manual you will find these features described in separa...

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

Page 11: ...General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Multifunction switch left 14 Multifunction switch right 16 Underneath the seat 17 Instrument panel 18 2 9 z General views...

Page 12: ...2 10 z General views...

Page 13: ...system see separate user guide 4 Seat lock 71 5 Control for rear seat heat ing on the seat 68 6 Payload table Table of tyre pressures 7 Adjuster spring preload 78 8 Adjuster for damping char acteristi...

Page 14: ...2 12 z General views...

Page 15: ...socket 118 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 134 4 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 136 5 Type plate on front suspension 6 Slipstream deflector 73 7 Engine oil filler neck and oil dipstick 130 8...

Page 16: ...ghtOE Daytime riding light 61 3 Cruise control system con trol 73 4 Hazard warning flashers 66 5 with LED auxiliary head lightsOE or with LED auxiliary head lightsOA Operation of the auxiliary headlig...

Page 17: ...on of the multifunc tion display 55 Operation of the audio sys tem see the appropriate operating instructions Control for DTC 69 with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Operating ESA 80 10 Select...

Page 18: ...nction switch right 1 with central locking sys temOE Operation of the central locking system 81 2 Selection of the ride mode 70 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 66 4 Starting engine 94 2 16 z Genera...

Page 19: ...Underneath the seat 1 Rider s Manual 2 Fuses 154 3 Battery 151 4 Standard toolkit 130 2 17 z General views...

Page 20: ...ion device 119 5 Photo electric cell for ad apting the brightness of the instrument lighting 6 Rev counter 7 Multifunction display 20 NOTICE The brightness of the warning lights and telltale lights th...

Page 21: ...ction display 20 Meaning of symbols 21 Range 22 Ambient temperature 23 Tyre pressures 23 Oil level 23 Service due indicator 24 Warning and telltale lights 26 Warning and telltale lights 28 Warnings 29...

Page 22: ...Warnings 29 5 Menu area 55 Area for messages relating to the audio system 6 On board computer 59 with tyre pressure monit oring RDC OE RDC readings 7 with daytime running lightOE Daytime riding light...

Page 23: ...symbols at posi tion 1 Average fuel consumption since last reset 60 Current consumption Range with fuel now on board 22 Average speed since last reset 60 Ambient temperature 23 Tyre pressures 23 Stop...

Page 24: ...u must put at least five litres of fuel into the fuel tank for the new level to be registered correctly If the sensor cannot register the new level the range readout can not be updated When the motorc...

Page 25: ...based on a reference tyre tem perature of 20 C The front tyre pressure is on the left 1 the reading on the right 2 is the rear tyre pressure appears directly after the ig nition is switched on becaus...

Page 26: ...rvice is overdue the General warning light briefly shows yellow and the service symbol lights up and re mains ON If the countdown to the next service is less than one month service due date 1 appears...

Page 27: ...ation can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Status indicators...

Page 28: ...t for fuel down to reserve 36 5 Telltale light for neutral 6 High beam headlight tell tale light 7 Telltale light of the right turn indicators 8 Warning light for engine electronics 9 with alarm syste...

Page 29: ...ightsOE or with LED auxiliary head lightsOA Telltale light for the auxili ary headlights 64 11 Telltale light of cruise con trol 73 12 General warning light in combination with warnings in the display...

Page 30: ...eft 4 Fuel reserve 36 5 Daytime riding light 6 High beam headlight 7 Turn indicators right 8 Engine electronics 9 with alarm system DWA OE DWA 86 10 with LED auxiliary head lightsOE or with LED auxili...

Page 31: ...ed by General warning light 1 showing in combination with a warning symbol such as for ex ample 2 appearing in the mul tifunction display The General warning light shows red or yel low depending on th...

Page 32: ...ts up yellow ESA appears on the display ESA fault 35 Radio operated key out of range 35 Replace the battery of the radio oper ated key 35 lights up Fuel level reading turns yellow Fuel down to reserve...

Page 33: ...7 appears on the display On board system voltage low 38 lights up yellow appears on the display On board system voltage critical 38 lights up yellow Appears on the display Rear light failure 39 ights...

Page 34: ...s up ABS fault 40 quick flashes DTC intervention 40 slow flashes DTC self diagnosis not completed 40 lights up DTC switched off 40 lights up DTC fault 41 flashes red tyre pressure in red Tyre pressure...

Page 35: ...p red Appears on the display Direction of throw of low beam headlight unknown 43 Flashes yellow Appears on the display Beam throw adjustment of the low beam headlight restricted 43 appears on the disp...

Page 36: ...Warning and telltale lights Warning symbols in the display Meaning briefly shows yellow Appears on the display Service overdue 45 3 34 z Status indicators...

Page 37: ...ion Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Radio operated key out of range with Keyless RideOE Telltale light for radio o...

Page 38: ...01 Coolant temperature too high General warning light shows red The temperature reading turns red ATTENTION Riding with overheated en gine Engine damage Compliance with the information set out below i...

Page 39: ...y avoid sharp accelerating and overtak ing If possible have the vehicle brought in and the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer If you continue to ride...

Page 40: ...he engine is idling When riding at low engine rpm switch off consumers that are not necessary for road safety e g heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights On board system voltage critical General wa...

Page 41: ...a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Replacing bulb for high beam headlight 148 Light failure General warning light shows yellow Bulb symbol with two arrows appears on t...

Page 42: ...S fault 111 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer DTC intervention DTC warning light quick flashes The DTC has detected...

Page 43: ...essure is out side permitted 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...

Page 44: ...en disrupted Possible causes include radio communication systems operat ing in the vicinity and interfering with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors Move to another location and obse...

Page 45: ...workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Direction of throw of low beam headlight unknown General warning light shows red Headlight with question mark appears on the display Illumination...

Page 46: ...etes Possible cause The integral battery in the anti theft alarm has lost a significant proportion of its original capacity There is no assurance of how long the anti theft alarm can re main operation...

Page 47: ...stem are locked Service overdue appears on the display General warning light briefly shows yellow after the pre ride check Possible cause A necessary service has not been carried out Have servicing ca...

Page 48: ...3 46 z Status indicators...

Page 49: ...5 Hazard warning flashers 66 Emergency off switch kill switch 66 Grip heating 67 Seat heating 67 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 69 Riding mode 70 Seat 71 Windscreen 72 Slipstream deflector 73 Cruise con...

Page 50: ...Central locking 81 Anti theft alarm DWA 85 Tyres 89 4 48 z Operation...

Page 51: ...ys turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock In all other cases it is the lie of the ground that determines the direction in which the handle bars should be turned Turn the handlebars t...

Page 52: ...the ignition key If you lose your key you can have it barred by your BMW Motorrad authorised dealer If you wish to do this you will need to bring all other keys for the motorcycle with you The engine...

Page 53: ...prox 1 m Lock the handlebars Handlebars turned to the right or left full lock position Radio operated key is within range ATTENTION Handlebars turned in wrong direction when motorcycle propped on side...

Page 54: ...on Radio operated key is within range There are two ways of deactiv ating the ignition Version 1 Short press button 1 Light is switched off Handlebars steering lock are not locked The windscreen autom...

Page 55: ...tly be reactivated You can obtain emergency ex tra keys only through an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer The radio operated keys are part of an integrated security system so the dealer is under an obli...

Page 56: ...splay Press button 1 Bitted key flips out Push up battery cover 2 Remove battery 3 Dispose of the old battery in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations do not attempt to dispose of batter...

Page 57: ...r choice With the exception of the Au dio section you cannot access the Settings menu unless the motorcycle is at a complete standstill The type of menu shows at po sition 1 cursor 2 indicates the cur...

Page 58: ...ubmenu opens when you push the Multi Controller to the right For different meanings of average values and list selection see 56 Setting parameters Direct selection If you move the cursor to a menu ite...

Page 59: ...te or deactivate the parameter you selected Setting numerical values If there are one or more numer ical values between the arrows 3 you can increase the values by turning the Multi Controller up or r...

Page 60: ...ller 1 to the left in a main menu Selecting favourite menu Select the main menu of your choice Press and hold down button 3 The lozenge appears to the right of the menu designa tion The menu you have...

Page 61: ...the radio is off Empty No image Logo 6 cylinder logo Speedo Digital speedometer reading Fact settings Re store factory defaults when Reset appears on the display press the Multi Con troller to the rig...

Page 62: ...if you select some other reading or switch off the ignition With the stopwatch running push Multi Controller 1 to the right to stop the stopwatch Push Multi Controller 1 to the right and hold it in t...

Page 63: ...position until tripmeter 2 is reset Daytime riding light with daytime running lightOE Manual daytime riding light Precondition automatic daytime riding light is switched off WARNING Activation of day...

Page 64: ...plicable the auxiliary headlights are switched on If the high beam headlight is switched off again the daytime riding light is not automatically reactivated but must be switched on again if required A...

Page 65: ...yed in the multifunction display Lights Side light The side lights switch on auto matically when the ignition is switched on NOTICE The side lights place a strain on the battery Do not switch the igni...

Page 66: ...which the traffic drives on the left hand side of the road Select the appropriate setting appears on the display The cornering light function is not active for as long as the setting is changed Beam t...

Page 67: ...select Vehicle Ground light On Ground lighting comes on for a brief period after the ignition is switched off Off Ground lighting does not come on after the ignition is switched off with central locki...

Page 68: ...hers place a strain on the battery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary Press button 1 to switch on the hazard warning flashers Ignition can be switched off To s...

Page 69: ...eat menu The grips have five stage heat ing Stage five is for heating the grips quickly it is advisable to switch back to a lower stage as soon as the grips are warm Select the heating stage you want...

Page 70: ...he seat is warm Select the heating stage you want Symbol 1 appears on the display indicating that the seat heating is ON If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the on board system voltage i...

Page 71: ...mbol 1 appears on the display indicating that the rear seat heat ing is ON If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the on board system voltage is low If applicable the seat heating might hav...

Page 72: ...NOTICE See the section entitled Engin eering details for more inform ation on the various ride modes that can be selected The current setting is shown at position 2 each time the button is pressed one...

Page 73: ...in this way is retained with the engine characteristic and DTC adapt ation settings even after the ignition has been switched off Seat Remove seat Use the ignition key to unlock seat lock 1 and lift...

Page 74: ...reen Switch off the ignition The windscreen automatically moves to the bottom limit posi tion If the windscreen encounters resistance before it reaches its limit position the pressure sensitive finger...

Page 75: ...out to adjust the airflow for the rider In this process note the outer limit stop Cruise control system Switching on cruise control Slide switch 1 to the right Button 2 is operational Saving road spe...

Page 76: ...button 2 back and hold it in this position The motorcycle decelerates steplessly The current speed is main tained and saved if button 2 is not pushed again Deactivate cruise control Brake pull the clu...

Page 77: ...stand timeout approx 20 minutes or if a fault devel ops Brake failure of the pullaway as sistant It is essential to apply the brakes manually to hold the vehicle NOTICE Hill Start Control is purely a...

Page 78: ...2 of the right stowage compartment To open the lid push the un locked lock barrel down ATTENTION Particularly in summer high temperatures inside the stowage compartments Damage to objects stowed away...

Page 79: ...ever forward Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever WARNING Changed position of the brake fluid reservoir Air in the brake system Do not turn the handlebar fit ting on the handlebar WARNING Adjusting the br...

Page 80: ...ic peg to shift lever 8 Nm Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Pivot the mirror to the correct position by pressing gently at the edge Spring preload Adjustment It is essential to set spring pre load of the rea...

Page 81: ...indicated by the LOW arrow Basic setting of spring preload rear without Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Knob turned as far as it will go in the direction indicated by the LOW arrow Full load...

Page 82: ...n turn it back one and a half turns in the direction in dicated by the S arrow Full load of fuel with rider 85 kg Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA with Electronic Suspension Ad justment ESA OE Set...

Page 83: ...nt or move the cursor down to set the vehicle load NOTICE The load cannot be set while the motorcycle is in motion The possible settings for vehicle load appear on the display One up One up with lugga...

Page 84: ...cribed in the corres ponding section Unlocking with central locking systemOE Switch on the ignition and press button 1 Alternatively Press button 2 on the remote control or the radio operated key The...

Page 85: ...te controls with central locking systemOE with alarm system DWA OE without Keyless RideOE If a remote control has been mis laid and a replacement acquired or if you are going to use an ad ditional rem...

Page 86: ...press a button within approxim ately 30 seconds Synchronise the remote controls with central locking systemOE with alarm system DWA OE without Keyless RideOE If the central locking system stops respon...

Page 87: ...tic waste ATTENTION Batteries unsuitable or not inserted not in compliance with correct procedure Component damage Use a battery compliant with the manufacturer s specifica tions When inserting the ba...

Page 88: ...could trip the alarm call up the Settings menu before switching off the ignition Select Vehicle Alarm syst Sensor Select Off once to switch off the motion sensor this once Switch off the ignition Acti...

Page 89: ...if programmed Motion sensor is deactivated Alarm An alarm can be triggered by the motion sensor an attempt to use an unau thorised key to switch on the ignition disconnection of the anti theft alarm...

Page 90: ...ensor 2 Flashes 3x Ignition switched on with unauthorised key Flashes 4x Disconnection of the anti theft alarm from the motorcycle s battery Flashes 5x Motion sensor 3 Deactivation without remote cont...

Page 91: ...omatic Off Anti theft alarm has to be activated with the remote control when the ignition is switched off Alarm tone Type of alarm tone Operat tone On Turn indicators flash and one tone sounds as conf...

Page 92: ...Check tyre pressures against the data below Tyre pressure front 2 9 bar Tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar Tyre cold If tyre pressure is too low Correct tyre pressure 4 90 z Operation...

Page 93: ...Riding Safety instructions 92 Starting 94 Running in 97 Brakes 97 Parking your motorcycle 99 Refuelling 100 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 104 5 91 z Riding...

Page 94: ...avy items at the bot tom and toward the inboard side Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with cases fitted as stated on the label inside the case see also the section e...

Page 95: ...Use only unleaded fuel Comply with all specified main tenance intervals ATTENTION Unburned fuel in catalytic converter Damage to catalytic converter Note the points listed for protection of the cataly...

Page 96: ...engine oil level 130 Checking front brake pad thick ness 132 Check rear brake pad thickness 133 Check brake fluid level front brakes 134 Check the brake fluid level rear brakes 135 Check coolant level...

Page 97: ...eral warning light and the needles of the instruments The logo ap pears on the display and remains visible while these checks are in progress Phase 1 General warning light shows yellow Phase 2 General...

Page 98: ...otorrad dealer DTC self diagnosis BMW Motorrad DTC performs self diagnosis to ensure its op erability Self diagnosis is per formed automatically when you switch on the ignition Phase 1 Test of the dia...

Page 99: ...wn before they can achieve their optimum friction levels You can compensate for this initial re duction in braking efficiency by exerting greater pressure on the levers WARNING New brake pads Longer s...

Page 100: ...ing up Hazard 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 behind you If you brake until your speed is less than 15 km h t...

Page 101: ...ith the mo torcycle banked for cornering it cannot under any circumstances be considered as redefining the physical limits that apply to mo torcycling It is still possible for these limits to be overs...

Page 102: ...parts if vehicle topples Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm ATTENTION Centre stand retracts due to severe movements Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples Do not lean...

Page 103: ...nd firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Open the protective cap Use the ignition key to unlock the fuel filler cap and pop the cap open WARNING Escape of fuel due to heat induced expansion if f...

Page 104: ...uel tank is overfilled Risk of falling Do not overfill the fuel tank ATTENTION Fuel attacks plastic surfaces Surfaces become unsightly or dull Clean plastic parts immediately after contact with fuel M...

Page 105: ...ed key flashes while the search for the radio operated key is in progress Again slowly pull up tab 1 of the fuel filler cap Fuel filler cap unlocks Fully open the fuel filler cap Refuel with fuel of t...

Page 106: ...ediately when you secure the steering lock or switch on the ignition Securing motorcycle for transportation Make sure that all components that might come into contact with straps used to secure the mo...

Page 107: ...ning straps Use a cloth to protect painted components from scratches Pass the straps on left and right through the suspension and strap the motorcycle down At the rear secure the straps to the rear fr...

Page 108: ...5 106 z Riding...

Page 109: ...08 Hill Start Control 109 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 109 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC 113 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 114 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA I...

Page 110: ...engine s full power is not made available Power increase when you open the throttle is reserved engine response is cor respondingly soft The DTC system intervenes early enough to prevent the rear whee...

Page 111: ...Hill Start ControlOE Hill Start Control is a pullaway assistant that operates on the partially integral ABS system to prevent the vehicle from rolling back on a gradient without the rider having to k...

Page 112: ...orarily with the road surface if this happens the braking force that can be trans mitted to the road can drop to zero If the brakes are applied under these circumstances the ABS has to reduce braking...

Page 113: ...is not optimised for special requirements that apply under extreme competitive situations off road or on the track Special situations The speeds of the front and rear wheels are compared as one means...

Page 114: ...a straight line Now ABS Pro offers enhanced safety for braking in corners as well ABS Pro prevents the wheels from locking even under sharp braking ABS Pro reduces abrupt changes in steering force par...

Page 115: ...the design baseline for BMW Motorrad DTC BMW Motorrad DTC is designed as an assistant system for the rider and for use on public roads The extent to which the rider af fects DTC control can be consid...

Page 116: ...burn out Heating up with the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand in neutral or with a gear engaged If the front wheel lifts clear of the ground under severe accelera tion the DTC reduces engine torque u...

Page 117: ...these gauge readings will not tally with the pressures shown by the multifunction display The warmer the tyre the higher the gauge reading by comparison with the reading shown on the display Pressure...

Page 118: ...s almost maintained even while riding The different riding conditions and load statuses are com pensated so that the handling of the motorcycle remains con stant It is possible to change the spring ra...

Page 119: ...Accessories General instructions 118 Power sockets 118 Navigation device 119 Cases 122 Topcase 124 7 117 z Accessories...

Page 120: ...legal requirements Make sure that the vehicle does not infringe the national road vehicle construction and use regulations applicable in your country Also bear in mind the informa tion on the effect...

Page 121: ...e routed in such a way that they Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling Cannot be trapped Navigation device with navigation systemOA Installing navigation devi...

Page 122: ...tton 1 to open the compartment for the navigation device Compartment cover pops open windscreen moves to its top limit position Pull the compartment cover up as far as possible Operate latch mechanism...

Page 123: ...omatic spoken an nouncements are toggled off and on Display Off The display of the navigation device is toggled off and on Select the function you want and implement the function by pushing the Multi...

Page 124: ...torcycle to the list of secured vehicles If you answer Yes at this prompt the Navigator saves the VIN of this vehicle in its in ternal memory A maximum of five VINs can be saved in this way Subsequent...

Page 125: ...e lock to the LOCK position In this case ensure that the vehicle key is not left in the cases Push release lever 2 down until it engages Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and re move...

Page 126: ...bel inside the case Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and cases on the label The values for the combination described here are as follows Maxim...

Page 127: ...e topcase and hold it down Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case Push release lever 2 down until it engages Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the ke...

Page 128: ...ty the top case and lift out the bottom mat Push slide latch 2 toward the outside and hold it in this posi tion Turn rotary latch 3 clockwise as far as it will go Release warning 4 is visible Close th...

Page 129: ...4 is no longer visible If the release warning is still vis ible the topcase is not correctly secured Do not attempt to set the mo torcycle in motion Make sure that the topcase is correctly seated on...

Page 130: ...le payload and the speed limit for riding with topcase fitted as stated on the label inside the topcase Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and t...

Page 131: ...neral instructions 130 Toolkit 130 Engine oil 130 Brake system 132 Coolant 136 Clutch 137 Rims and tyres 138 Wheels 138 Front wheel stand 145 Jump starting 147 Lighting 148 Battery 151 Fuses 154 8 129...

Page 132: ...in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standard toolkit 1 Screwdriver handle 2 Reversible screwdriver blade Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 Adjust the...

Page 133: ...the oil to drain into the sump Wipe the area around the oil filler neck clean Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe it with a clean dry cloth Seat the oil dipstick on the oil filler neck but do not engage t...

Page 134: ...system Checking function of brakes Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Pull the front brake lever The pressure point must be clearly perceptible Press the foo...

Page 135: ...arks are no longer clearly visible WARNING Brake pad thickness less than permissible minimum Diminished braking effect Dam age to the brakes In order to ensure the depend ability of the brake system d...

Page 136: ...hickness less than permissible minimum Diminished braking effect Dam age to the brakes In order to ensure the depend ability of the brake system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum p...

Page 137: ...upright and handlebars centred If the brake fluid level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorr...

Page 138: ...IN mark Brake fluid reservoir horizontal motorcycle upright If the brake fluid level drops be low the permitted level Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop prefera...

Page 139: ...If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking clutch fluid level Make sure the ground is leve...

Page 140: ...y wear to the minimum tread depth permitted by law Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Measure the tyre tread depth in the main tread grooves with wear marks...

Page 141: ...he motorcycle s control sys tems and consequently cannot be changed If you decide that you would like to fit non standard wheels to your motorcycle it is very im portant to consult a specialist worksh...

Page 142: ...front wheel cover for ward to remove Unclip retaining clip 1 holding the sensor cable to the brake line Remove cable tie 2 Mask off the parts of the wheel rim that could be scratched in the process o...

Page 143: ...til the front wheel is clear of the ground preferably using a BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Installing front wheel stand 145 ATTENTION Incorrect gap between sensor ring and wheel speed sensor due to...

Page 144: ...he fasteners checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer ATTENTION Front wheel installed wrong way round Risk of accident Note direction of rotation ar rows on tyre o...

Page 145: ...and right and tighten to specified tightening torque Front brake caliper to wheel carrier 30 Nm Clip on retaining clip 1 holding the sensor cable to the brake line Secure new cable tie 2 Remove the a...

Page 146: ...its centre stand If applicable remove the cases Remove screws 1 on left and right Remove the number plate car rier Engage first gear CAUTION Hot exhaust system Risk of burn injury Do not touch a hot...

Page 147: ...ialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Roll the rear wheel into position at the rear wheel adapter and attach it Fit five bolts 1 and tighten to the specified torque in diagon al...

Page 148: ...the front suspension fits between them 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 a...

Page 149: ...ips of jump leads and vehicle Risk of short circuit Use jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends ATTENTION Jump starting with a voltage greater than 12 V Damage to the on bo...

Page 150: ...dlight NOTICE The description below steps you through the procedure for repla cing the left bulb The procedure for working on the right side is the same Turn slipstream deflector 1 out Remove screw 2...

Page 151: ...at left and right and swing it up Remove bulb 4 Replace the defective bulb Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Hold the bulb by the base only in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter In...

Page 152: ...ockwise to in stall Connect plug 3 Seat the speaker unit in mount 4 Install screws 1 Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position Hold hand protector 3 in posi tion and inst...

Page 153: ...Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Replacing LED rear light The LED rear light can be re placed only as a complete unit Consult a specialist workshop preferabl...

Page 154: ...tery at the battery terminals before charging ATTENTION Charging a fully discharged battery via the on board socket or the extra socket Damage to the on board elec tronics If a battery has discharged...

Page 155: ...ly charged disconnect the charger s terminal clips from the battery terminals NOTICE The battery has to be recharged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse See the instructio...

Page 156: ...ery positive lead 3 first and close cover 2 Then install battery negative lead 1 Installing seat 127 Switch on the ignition Set the time in Settings Time and set the date in Settings Date Fuses Replac...

Page 157: ...per label on lid of fuse box 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Not used 4 4 A Left handlebar fitting top case lighting with tyre pressure monit oring RDC OE RDC 5 7 5 A Audio system 6 4 A Beam throw adjustment...

Page 158: ...8 156 z Maintenance...

Page 159: ...are Care products 158 Washing the vehicle 158 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 159 Paint care 159 Laying up the motorcycle 160 Protective wax coating 160 Restoring motorcycle to use 160 9 157 z Car...

Page 160: ...not wash the vehicle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sun light and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the vehicle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To rem...

Page 161: ...ditional treatment 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 Radiator fins e...

Page 162: ...Fill the motorcycle s fuel tank with fuel Removing battery 153 Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots and the main and side stand pivots with a suit able lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plate...

Page 163: ...163 Engine 164 Fuel 165 Engine oil 165 Clutch 166 Transmission 166 Rear wheel drive 167 Running gear 167 Brakes 168 Wheels and tyres 168 Electrics 170 Anti theft alarm 172 Frame 173 Dimensions 173 We...

Page 164: ...ult to start Possible cause Rectification Side stand is extended Retract the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling 101 Ba...

Page 165: ...ick re lease axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick release axle in threaded bush wheel carrier M24 x 1 5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1 25 x 40 Tighten in diagonal...

Page 166: ...ed cassette gearbox dry sump lub rication Displacement 1649 cm3 Cylinder bore 72 mm Piston stroke 67 5 mm Compression ratio 12 2 1 Nominal output 118 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 with power reduction...

Page 167: ...Exhaust emissions standard EU 3 Engine oil Engine oil capacity approx 4 5 l with filter change Specification SAE 5W 40 API SL JASO MA2 Additives e g molybdenum based are not permissible because they c...

Page 168: ...en gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1 617 Primary transmission ratio 1 941 33 17 teeth 1st gear 1 428 30 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 148 31 27 teeth 3rd gear 0 958 23 24 teeth 4th gear 0 806 25 31 teet...

Page 169: ...spension strut with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Central suspension strut with electrically adjustable damping Spring travel front 125 mm at wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Central...

Page 170: ...brake with 2 piston floating caliper and fixed disc Brake pad material rear Organic material Brake disc thickness rear min 4 9 mm Wear limit Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW...

Page 171: ...58 Permissible front wheel imbalance max 5 g Rear wheel Rear wheel type Cast aluminium MT H2 Rear wheel rim size 6 00 x 17 Tyre designation rear 190 55 ZR 17 Load index rear tyre min 75 Permissible r...

Page 172: ...rer and designation NGK LMAR8AI 8 Electrode gap of spark plug 0 8 mm When new 1 0 mm Wear limit Lighting Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulbs for the low beam headlight D1S 35 W Bulb for pa...

Page 173: ...Not used Slot 1 Not used Slot 2 Not used Slot 3 4 A Slot 4 Left handlebar fitting tyre pressure monitoring RDC topcase interior light 7 5 A Slot 5 Audio system 4 A Slot 6 Beam throw control Adaptive...

Page 174: ...duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of the remote control 10 m Signal frequency 25 kHz Broadband Transmission frequency 433 92 MHz Battery...

Page 175: ...e engine oil filler neck Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2490 mm over topcase Height of motorcycle 1465 mm to windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 1000 mm across mirrors 980 mm without...

Page 176: ...and top case ready for road 90 load of fuel without optional extras Permissible gross weight 560 kg Maximum payload 212 kg Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients at permiss ible...

Page 177: ...W Motorrad Service 176 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 176 Maintenance work 176 Maintenance schedule 179 Standard BMW service 180 Confirmation of maintenance work 181 Confirmation of service 186 11 175...

Page 178: ...d 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 generous treat...

Page 179: ...t have to bring in their vehicles for service before the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odometer reading is entered as well in the confirma tion of service Servicing...

Page 180: ...11 178 z Service...

Page 181: ...ir filter element 5 Check valve clearance 6 Replace all spark plugs 7 Oil change in bevel gears 8 Change brake fluid entire system a annually or every 10 000 km whichever comes first b every 2 years o...

Page 182: ...nd brake discs for wear Check the clutch system Check the coolant level Check the tyre pressures and tread depth Check the ease of movement of the side stand Check the ease of movement of the centre s...

Page 183: ...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 184: ...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 185: ...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 186: ...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 187: ...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 188: ...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 11 186...

Page 189: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 187 z Service...

Page 190: ...11 188 z Service...

Page 191: ...ndix Certificate for electronic immobil iser 190 Certificate for remote control 192 Certificate for Keyless Ride 196 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring Reifendruck Control RDC 198 12 189 z Appen...

Page 192: ...plies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inclu...

Page 193: ...ie 15 des r gles de la FCC Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Le dispositif ne doit pas produire d interf rences nuisibles et 2 le dispositif doit pouvoir accepter toutes les...

Page 194: ...mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab Meta System S p A seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5...

Page 195: ...imus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Meta System S p A dat het toestel PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van...

Page 196: ...ser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska H r me l sir Meta System S p A yfir v a PF240009 er samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk Meta System S p A erkl...

Page 197: ...R To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC This product is in conformity with the following s...

Page 198: ...eceived including interference that may cause undesired operation USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not caus...

Page 199: ...01 489 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 ra...

Page 200: ...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 201: ...chnical data 170 Warning for battery charge current 37 Warning for battery voltage low 38 Brake fluid Checking fluid level front 134 Checking fluid level rear 135 Reservoir front 13 Reservoir rear 13...

Page 202: ...0 DWA Telltale light 18 E Electrics Technical data 170 Emergency off switch kill switch 16 Operation 66 Engine starting 94 Technical data 164 Warning for engine electronics 36 Engine oil Checking fill...

Page 203: ...light beam throw adjustment 11 Warning for driving on left driving on right 44 Warning for unknown position 43 Heated handlebar grips Operation 67 Hill Start Control Engineering details 109 Operation...

Page 204: ...instructions 130 Maintenance schedule 179 Maintenance intervals 176 Mirrors adjusting 78 Mobility services 176 Motorcycle Care 157 Cleaning 157 Lashing 104 Parking 99 Multifunction display 18 Control...

Page 205: ...icator 24 Shift lever adjusting 78 slipstream deflector 73 Spark plugs Technical data 170 Speedometer 18 Spring preload Adjuster rear 11 adjusting 78 Starting 94 Control 16 Steering lock Locking 49 St...

Page 206: ...arnings ABS 40 Anti theft alarm 44 Battery charge current 37 Bulb defect 39 Central locking 45 Coolant temperature 36 DTC 40 Electronic immobiliser 35 Engine electronics 36 Engine oil level 37 Fuel re...

Page 207: ...13 205 z Index...

Page 208: ...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 209: ...el capacity approx 26 5 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure front 2 9 bar Tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar Tyre cold For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle vis...

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