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BMW Motorrad

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Rider's Manual (US Model)

R 1200 R

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Page 1: ...K27_NeuT_Titel fm Seite 9 Donnerstag 7 Februar 2008 10 52 10 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 R ProCarManuals com...

Page 2: ...a 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 compa ny s...

Page 3: ...motorcycle It contains 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 maintenanc...

Page 4: ...dicators of on board computerOE 29 ABS warning indica torsOE 29 ASC warning indica torsOE 32 TPC RDC warning indica torsOE 34 Anti theft alarm warning indi catorsOE 39 4 Operation 41 Ignition switch a...

Page 5: ...124 Washing your motorcy cle 124 Cleaning sensitive motorcy cle parts 124 Paint care 125 Protective wax coating 126 Storing motorcycle 126 Returning motorcycle to use 126 10 Technical data 127 Troubl...

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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 ProCarManuals com...

Page 8: ...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 Reference to...

Page 9: ...is described in a separate operating manual Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the Rider s Manual refer to the Deutsche Institut f r Nor mung e V DIN and comply with its tolerance r...

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

Page 11: ...ws Overviews General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath seat 15 Left handlebar fitting 16 Handlebar fitting right 17 Instrument cluster 18 Headlight 19 2 9 z Overviews ProCarManua...

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Page 13: ...left side 1 Clutch fluid reservoir 99 2 Fuel filler opening 73 3 Onboard socket 84 4 Adjustment of rear damping 56 5 Engine oil fill location 94 6 Engine oil level indicator 93 2 11 z Overviews ProCa...

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Page 15: ...General view right side 1 Seat lock 60 2 Vehicle Identification Num ber on steering head bear ing 3 Brake fluid reservoir front 97 2 13 z Overviews ProCarManuals com...

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Page 17: ...seat 1 Battery 119 2 Brake fluid reservoir rear 98 3 Rider s Manual US Model Onboard toolkit 4 Type plate 5 Tire inflation pressure table 6 Adjuster for spring preload rear 56 2 15 z Overviews ProCarM...

Page 18: ...perating onboard comput erOE 46 2 Operating ASCOE 52 3 Operating ESAOE 57 4 Horn 5 Flashing turn indicators left 50 Hazard warn ing flashers 51 6 High beam headlight and headlight flasher 49 2 16 z Ov...

Page 19: ...Emergency ON OFF switch 52 2 Starter button 66 3 Heated hand gripsOE 53 4 Flashing turn indicators right 50 Hazard warn ing flashers 51 5 Turn indicators off 51 Hazard warning flashers off 52 2 17 z O...

Page 20: ...4 Multifunction display 22 5 Operating odometer 44 6 Ambient brightness sensor for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting with anti theft alarmOE Anti theft alarm indicator light see anti theft...

Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Parking lights 2 19 z Overviews ProCarManuals com...

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Page 23: ...isplays with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDCOE 24 Standard warning indicators 24 Warning indicators of onboard com puterOE 29 ABS warning indicatorsOE 29 ASC warning indicatorsOE 32 TPC RDC warning indi...

Page 24: ...ngaged or N for neutral appears on the display If no gear is engaged the neutral indicator light also lights up Service display If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month the ser...

Page 25: ...inuously If the service display already more than one month be fore the service date or if the Service lettering does not stop after the service date is exceed ed then the date stored in the instrumen...

Page 26: ...Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDCOE 1 Display of tire inflation pres suresOE 48 The tire inflation pressures are shown temperature compensated see the chapter Technology in Detail Standard w...

Page 27: ...warning tri angle 3 If several warnings are active all corresponding warning lights and symbols are displayed Warnings can be displayed in alternation with the odometers 44 The general warning light i...

Page 28: ...ppears on the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve 27 Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency operation mode 27 Flashes Engine oil pressure insufficient 28 Lights up Battery charge current...

Page 29: ...y empty Possible cause At the most the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity Reserve fuel quantity 3 2 quarts 3 l Refueling 73 Engine in emergency operation mode General warning light sho...

Page 30: ...as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Battery charge current insufficient Battery warning light lights up A discharged battery leads to the fai...

Page 31: ...erature display flashes Possible cause The ambient temperature mea sured at the motorcycle is lower than 37 F 3 C The ice warning does not mean that there is no risk of black ice forming at measured t...

Page 32: ...y dependent versions Additional information on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is provided from page 78 an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page 3 30 z Status indicators Pr...

Page 33: ...Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self diagnosis not completed 32 Lights up ABS error 32 3 31 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 34: ...has detect ed an error The ABS function is not available Continued driving is possible while taking the failed ABS function into account Observe additional information on situa tions which can lead to...

Page 35: ...ndicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes rapidly ASC intervention 34 Flashes slowly Self diagnosis not completed 34 Lights up ASC deactivated 34 Lights up ASC error 34 3 33 z Status indicat...

Page 36: ...ot ed that the ASC function is not available until the self diagnosis has been completed ASC deactivated ASC warning light lights up Possible cause The ASC system has been deac tivated by the driver w...

Page 37: ...the permissible tol erance the general warning light also lights up in yellow If the de termined tire pressure is outside the permissible tolerance the general warning light flashes in red Additional...

Page 38: ...flashes Flashes red Is indicated Tire pressure outside permissible toler ance 37 Critical air pressure flashes or is displayed Transmission error 37 Lights up yellow Is indicated Sensor defective or...

Page 39: ...k tire for damage and drivability If it is still possible to drive with tire Incorrect tire inflation pres sure result in poorer han dling of the motorcycle Always adapt your driving style to the inco...

Page 40: ...ult eliminated by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Sensor defective or system fault General warning light shows yellow Warning triangle appears on the display or...

Page 41: ...ng indicatorsOE General warning light shows yellow The warning dWA is displayed with the warning triangle in front of it This error message is only displayed for a short time following the pre ride ch...

Page 42: ...3 40 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com...

Page 43: ...Tire Pressure Control TPC RDCOE 48 Lights 49 Turn indicators 50 Hazard warning flashers 51 Emergency ON OFF switch 52 Automatic Stability Control ASCOE 52 Heated hand gripsOE 53 Clutch 54 Brakes 54 Mi...

Page 44: ...this purpose preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Switching on ignition Turn key to position 1 Parking lights and all function circuits switched on Engine can be started Pre ride check is pe...

Page 45: ...nal systems The engine of a mo torcycle fitted with this electronic immobilizer can be started only with the keys that belong to the motorcycle You can also have your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer...

Page 46: ...an subsequently be cleared and reactivated for use Clock Setting clock Attempting to set the clock while riding the motorcycle can lead to accidents Adjust the clock only when the motorcycle is statio...

Page 47: ...pmeter is reset Residual range without onboard computerOE The operating range indicates what distance can still be driven with the remaining fuel It is only displayed after the fuel reserve is reached...

Page 48: ...e current value in the following order Ambient temperature Average speed Average consumption Range Ambient temperature When the motorcycle is stopped the engine heat can falsify the measurement of the...

Page 49: ...setting average speed Switch on ignition Select average speed Hold down button 1 Average speed is reset Average consumption The average consumption is cal culated by dividing the distance covered sinc...

Page 50: ...ex actly the range is shown more precisely If the motorcycle is standing on the side stand the fuel level can not be correctly determined due to the inclined position For this reason the range is only...

Page 51: ...w beam headlight The low beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine With the engine switched off you can switch on the lights by switching on the high beam headlight with the i...

Page 52: ...ft 200 m the turn indicators are automatically switched off Press left hand turn indicator button 1 Left hand turn indicator is switched on Indicator light for left hand turn indicators flashes Switch...

Page 53: ...ndicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is pressed If the turn indicator but ton is released the e...

Page 54: ...to lock and thus cause a fall Do not operate the emergency ON OFF switch when riding The engine can be switched off easily and quickly using the emergency ON OFF switch a Operating position b Engine...

Page 55: ...com pleted the ASC warning light begins to flash Release ASC button within two seconds ASC warning light remains off or continues to flash ASC function is activated As an alternative to pressing ASC b...

Page 56: ...ndlebars in their mounts Adjusting the clutch lever while driving can lead to accidents Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary Turn adjusting screw 1 clock wise The adjusting s...

Page 57: ...crew 1 coun terclockwise Distance between handlebar grip and handbrake lever de creases Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move mirror into desired posi tion by twisting Adjusting mirror arm Slide up protectiv...

Page 58: ...oving seat 60 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 To increas...

Page 59: ...ar gloves Adjust damping with the toolkit using the adjusting screw 1 To increase damping turn ad justing screw 1 in arrow direc tion H To decrease damping turn ad justing screw 1 in arrow direc tion...

Page 60: ...tch on ignition Press button 1 The current setting is displayed Display goes out automatically after a few seconds Adjusting damping Switch on ignition The damping cannot be ad justed while the motorc...

Page 61: ...n load the motorcycles before increasing the spring preload and have the passenger dis mount if necessary Press button 1 The current setting is displayed Press and hold button 1 until display changes...

Page 62: ...is ridden in a country where the opposite rule of the road applies its asymmet ric low beam headlight will tend to dazzle oncoming traffic Have the headlight adjusted to the relevant conditions by a s...

Page 63: ...sure that seat sides on left and right lie in recesses 4 of fairing If too much pressure is ap plied in the forward direc tion there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed off its stand Make s...

Page 64: ...4 62 z Operation ProCarManuals com...

Page 65: ...ding Safety instructions 64 Checklist 66 Starting 66 Lowered suspensionOE 69 Running in 69 Brakes 70 Parking your motorcycle 72 Refueling 73 Securing motorcycle for transport 74 5 63 z Riding ProCarMa...

Page 66: ...ling Do not exceed the gross weight limit and observe the loading information Alcohol and drugs Even small amounts of al cohol or drugs will adverse ly affect your perception and your ability to asses...

Page 67: ...f fire Temperatures at the exhaust are high Flammable materials e g hay leaves grass clothing and luggage etc could ignite if allowed to come into contact with the hot exhaust pipe Make sure that no h...

Page 68: ...ng Starting Side stand You cannot start the motorcy cle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the transmission in neutral and then enga...

Page 69: ...engine is started before it is completed Phase 1 The pointer of the tachometer and speedometer are run up to the end stop At the same time the following warning and indi cator lights are switched on...

Page 70: ...ABS warning light flashes Possible country specif ic version of ABS warning light Phase 2 Checking wheel sensors while starting off ABS warning light flashes Possible country specif ic version of ABS...

Page 71: ...d unexpectedly early Observe the reduced ground clearance of lowered motorcycles in all positions Test the clearance of your mo torcycle at an angle in safe sit uations Remember to take the limited gr...

Page 72: ...in proce dure is essential if the tires are to achieve maximum grip New tires have not achieved their full adhesion yet There is a danger of accidents when driving at extreme angles Avoid extreme ang...

Page 73: ...il the brakes are dry or braked until dry Salt on brakes The full braking effect can be delayed if the motor cycle is ridden on salt covered roads and the brakes are not ap plied for some time Brake e...

Page 74: ...th the handlebars turned to the left than with the handlebars turned to the right On level ground always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock Turn handlebars to full left or right...

Page 75: ...cycle forward off center stand Make sure that center stand is fully retracted Refueling Fuel is highly flammable Fire at the fuel tank can result in fire and explosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked...

Page 76: ...ed 95 ROZ RON Super unlead ed fuel type can be used with reduced performance and consumption Usable fuel quantity approx 18 liters Reserve fuel quantity 3 2 quarts 3 l Press fuel tank cap down firmly...

Page 77: ...center stand Components can be dam aged Do not pinch components e g brake lines or wiring harnesses Fasten straps at front on both sides on handlebars Guide straps through leading link and tension Fas...

Page 78: ...5 76 z Riding ProCarManuals com...

Page 79: ...y in detail Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE 78 Engine management with BMW Mo torrad ASCOE 80 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDCOE 81 6 77 z Technology in detail ProCarMan...

Page 80: ...road surface is the longer the braking distance will be If the maximum transferrable braking force is exceeded when the driver increases the brake pressure the wheels begin to block and driving stabil...

Page 81: ...ces to prevent the rear wheel from lifting off the ground What are the design characteristics of the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures driving stability on any surface wi...

Page 82: ...ASCOE How does ASC work The BMW Motorrad ASC com pares the wheel speeds of the front and rear wheel From the speed difference the slip and with it the stability reserves on the rear wheel are determin...

Page 83: ...h If the front wheel loses contact to the ground during extreme acceleration the ASC reduces the engine torque until the front wheel touches the ground again In this case BMW Motorrad recommends turn...

Page 84: ...on the driving style and duration The tire inflation pressures are shown temperature compensat ed in the multifunction display they refer to a tire temperature of 68 F 20 C No tempera ture compensatio...

Page 85: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 84 Onboard socket 84 Luggage 85 CaseOA 86 TopcaseOA 88 7 83 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 86: ...ut constituting a safety 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 era...

Page 87: ...ight limit and observe the loading information Adjust setting of spring preload damping characteristic and tire inflation pressures to suit total weight with caseOA Ensure that case volumes on left an...

Page 88: ...lbs 5 kg CaseOA Opening case Turn key in case lock to OPEN position Case is unlocked Press lock barrel 1 Unlocking lever 2 pops up Pull up release lever complete ly Open case lid Closing case Pull rel...

Page 89: ...cked Removing case Turn key in case lock to RE LEASE position Handle pops out First pull handle 3 out then pull upward as far as possible Case is released and can be removed Mounting case Pull carryin...

Page 90: ...rm seating TopcaseOA Opening Topcase Turn key in Topcase lock to OPEN position Topcase is unlocked Press lock barrel 1 Unlocking lever 2 pops up Pull release lever upward Topcase lid opens Closing Top...

Page 91: ...ELEASE position Handle pops out Pull up handle 3 completely Lift Topcase at rear and pull off luggage rack Mounting Topcase Fold up Topcase handle as far as possible Hook Topcase into luggage rack Mak...

Page 92: ...Topcase is locked Turn key in Topcase lock to LOCK position Topcase is locked Check Topcase for firm seat ing 7 90 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 93: ...s 92 Onboard toolkit 92 Engine oil 93 Brake system 94 Brake pads 95 Brake fluid 97 Clutch 99 Tires 100 Rims 100 Wheels 100 Front wheel stand 108 Rear wheel stand 109 Lamps 110 Jump starting 117 Batter...

Page 94: ...horough 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 authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard tool...

Page 95: ...the engine oil level is correct only check the oil level after a longer trip Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle at operating temperature Wait five minutes after switch ing off engi...

Page 96: ...road safety of your motorcycle Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the de pendability of the brake system In this case have the brake sys tem checked by a specialized workshop pref...

Page 97: ...ound is level and firm and park motorcycle Visually inspect left and right brake pads to ascertain their thickness Direction of view between wheel and fork tube at brake caliper Front brake pad wear l...

Page 98: ...eir mini mum thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check brake pads on rear brake caliper with visual inspection from left Rear brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Only fric...

Page 99: ...luid Checking front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check brake fluid level regular...

Page 100: ...ake fluid level Removing seat 60 A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check brake fluid level regularly Ma...

Page 101: ...ver Pressure point must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure point can be felt Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop prefer ably an authorized BMW Mo torrad retailer Checking clutch...

Page 102: ...g marks Tires have wear indicators integrated into the main tread grooves If the tire tread has worn down to the level of the marks the tire is completely worn The locations of the marks are indicated...

Page 103: ...cycle with different wheels please speak to a specialized workshop and preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer In some cas es the data stored in the control units can be adapted to the new wheel sizes TPC...

Page 104: ...r 2 apart slightly by rocking back and forth A in relation to brake disks 3 Carefully pull brake calipers back and out until clear of brake disks with BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE Unclip ABS line from...

Page 105: ...nd ASC if a wheel other than the standard wheel is in stalled Please see the information on the effect of wheel sizes on the chassis control systems ABS and ASC at the beginning of this chapter ABS ma...

Page 106: ...side Lift front wheel and install quick release axle 5 with appropriate torque Quick release axle in axle mount 37 lb ft 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screw 4 with appropriate torque Clamping screw of q...

Page 107: ...S sensor cable close to the front suspension Route ABS sensor cable 7 as shown in picture Make sure that ABS sensor cable is clipped into holders 8 and 9 Removing rear wheel Place motorcycle on an aux...

Page 108: ...e standard wheel is in stalled Please see 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 t...

Page 109: ...est but do not tighten it yet Align clamp 1 with marking A on marking on muffler and tighten screw to specified torque Clamp on muffler and manifold 41 lb ft 55 Nm If the gap between the rear wheel an...

Page 110: ...Motorrad front wheel stand Place motorcycle on an auxil iary stand BMW Motorrad rec ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Installing rear wheel stand 109 with center standOE Make sure ground is level...

Page 111: ...talling rear wheel stand Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Use rear wheel stand with tool number 0 402 244 with adapter shaft 0 402 250 ap propriate to the motorcycle Set desired...

Page 112: ...at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible The bulb is pressurized and c...

Page 113: ...headlight from hous ing 110 Remove bulb holder of low beam bulb 1 by turning it counterclockwise Remove bulb holder of high beam bulb 2 by turning it counterclockwise If necessary pull out bulb socket...

Page 114: ...tch color coding of cable when doing so low beam headlight yellow Install bulb socket of high beam bulb 2 by turning clock wise Watch color coding of cable when doing so high beam headlight white Inse...

Page 115: ...ulb Bulb for parking light W5W 12 V 5 W Insert bulb 2 in bulb socket 1 Install bulb socket 1 in housing Inserting headlight in housing 113 Inserting headlight in housing Insert headlight 4 in housing...

Page 116: ...ht bulb If it is not standing firmly the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand Switch off ignition Removing seat...

Page 117: ...t by turning it counter clockwise Replace defective bulb Bulb for taillight brake light P21 5W 12 V 5 W 21 W Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 and install it by turning it clockwise Install bulb socket 5 in...

Page 118: ...topple in the course of the operations described below Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Switch off ignition Remove screw 1 Pu...

Page 119: ...light housing Insert inside end of lens into light housing and close Install screw 1 Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load capacity rating adequate for jump starting t...

Page 120: ...p from positive battery terminal 1 Begin by connecting one end of red jump lead to positive ter minal of discharged battery and other end to positive terminal of donor battery Connect black jump lead...

Page 121: ...a trickle charger spe cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo torcycle Using this charger you can keep the battery charged during long periods when the motorcycle is not bein...

Page 122: ...ged disconnect the charger s terminal clips from the battery terminals In the case of longer peri ods when the motorcycle is not being used the battery must be recharged regularly See the instructions...

Page 123: ...rcuiting Always observe the proper se quence Never install the battery without the protective cap First install positive battery ca ble Place protective cap 1 on bat tery positive terminal Then instal...

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Page 125: ...re products 124 Washing your motorcycle 124 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 124 Paint care 125 Protective wax coating 126 Storing motorcycle 126 Returning motorcycle to use 126 9 123 z Care ProCar...

Page 126: ...er it has been exposed to bright sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the motorcycle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle...

Page 127: ...mple use a garden hose with low water pressure Cooling fins can be bent easily When cleaning the radiator en sure that the fins are not bent Rubber Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber pro...

Page 128: ...ery Spray the brake and clutch lever the side stand pivot and if necessary the main stand pivot with a suitable lubricant Coat bare metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline...

Page 129: ...eners 129 Engine 131 Fuel 132 Engine oil 132 Clutch 134 Transmission 134 Rear wheel drive 135 Running gear 135 Brakes 137 Wheels and tires 137 Electrical system 139 Frame 140 Dimensions 141 Weights 14...

Page 130: ...de stand Retract the side stand 66 Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever 66 Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch lever No...

Page 131: ...se axle 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 Clamp on muffler and manifold M8 41 lb ft 55 Nm Muffler on footrest system M8 x 35 14 lb...

Page 132: ...Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on clamping piece M10 x 1 25 left hand thread 16 lb ft 22 Nm Clamping piece on clamping block M10 18 lb ft 25 Nm 10 130 z Technical data ProCarManuals com...

Page 133: ...amshafts electronic engine management 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 109 hp 80 kW At 7500 min 1 Torque 85 lb f...

Page 134: ...max 4 0 l with filter change Lubricant Engine oil 20W 50 Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 5 quarts max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF...

Page 135: ...86 F 10 30 C Operation at moderate temperatures SAE 15 W 40 32 F 0 C SAE 20 W 40 32 F 0 C SAE 5 W 50 4 F 20 C High quality and synthetic oil for operation at all temperatures SAE 10 W 50 4 F 20 C High...

Page 136: ...r sional vibration damper claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1 824 31 17 teeth Primary gear ratio 2 277 41 18 teeth 1st gear 1 583 38 24 teeth 2nd gear 1 259 34 27 teeth 3rd ge...

Page 137: ...gine and on telescopic fork centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and main frame Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with coil pressure spring and twin tube gas...

Page 138: ...orber steplessly adjustable rebound stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Central spring strut with single tube gas filled shock absorb...

Page 139: ...liper and fixed brake disk Brake pad material rear Organic Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad ret...

Page 140: ...7 Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure front 31 9 psi 2 2 bar Single rider with cold tire 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Driver with passenger and or load with cold tire Tire pressure rear 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Single...

Page 141: ...the fault has been rectified Battery Battery design AGM Absorptive Glass Matt battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK...

Page 142: ...h white turn indicatorsOE RY10W 12 V 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear R10W 12 V 10 W with white turn indicatorsOE RY10W 12 V 10 W Frame Frame design Steel tube front frame with steel tube...

Page 143: ...r s seat height 31 5 in 800 mm without driver at unladen weight with low dual seatOE 30 3 in 770 mm without driver at unladen weight with high dual seatOE 32 9 in 835 mm without driver at unladen weig...

Page 144: ...23 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 full tank of gas without OE Permissible gross weight 992 lbs 450 kg Maximum payload 500 lbs 227 kg Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 142 z...

Page 145: ...rvice 145 BMW Motorrad Service Quality 145 BMW Motorrad Service Card On the spot breakdown assistance 145 BMW Motorrad Service Network 146 Maintenance work 146 Confirmation of maintenance work 147 Con...

Page 146: ...inds 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 North Am...

Page 147: ...that your BMW is al ways in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends that you adhere to the regular mainte nance schedule for your motor cycle preferably having the work done by your authorized BMW M...

Page 148: ...ur authorized BMW Motorrad retailer before it turns over the motorcycle to you BMW Running in Check The BMW running in check has to be performed when the mo torcycle has covered between 300 miles 500...

Page 149: ...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 Signature 11 147...

Page 150: ...ing 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 Next service...

Page 151: ...ing 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 Next service...

Page 152: ...ing 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 Next service...

Page 153: ...ing 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 Next service...

Page 154: ...table is intended as proof of maintenance warranty and repair work the installed optional acces sories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 152 z...

Page 155: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 153 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 156: ...rad Service Card 145 Brake fluid Checking fluid levels 97 Front reservoir 13 Rear reservoir 15 Brake pads Checking brake pad thicknesses 95 Running in 70 Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever 54 Checking o...

Page 157: ...erve quantity warning indicator 27 Technical data 132 Fuses 139 G Gear indicator 22 H Handlebar fittings General view left 16 General view right 17 Hazard warning flashers Operating element 16 17 Oper...

Page 158: ...intenance General instructions 92 Maintenance intervals 146 Mirrors Adjusting 55 Motorcycle Returning to use 126 Storing 126 Switching off 72 Multifunction display 18 Overview 22 O Odometer and tripme...

Page 159: ...g 56 Rear adjustment element 15 Starting 66 Status indicators Also see warning indicators 22 Standard displays 22 Warning indicators 24 With onboard computer 23 With TPC RDC 24 Steering lock 43 Storin...

Page 160: ...element left 16 Operating element right 17 Operation 50 Type plate 15 V Vehicle Identification Number 13 W Warning indicators 24 With ABS 29 With anti theft alarm 39 With ASC 32 With onboard computer...

Page 161: ...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 accessories is...

Page 162: ...y approx 18 liters Reserve fuel quantity L3 2 quarts L3 l Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure front 31 9 psi 2 2 bar Single rider with cold tire 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Driver with pas senger and or load...

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