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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
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Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currentness of this manu-
al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Ignition switch and steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Electronic immobilizer
EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Odometer and
tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Summary of Contents for R 1200 R 2010

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

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

Page 3: ...r new BMW 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 maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle s reliability and safety as well as its value If you have any questions con cerning your motorcycle your au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer is ...

Page 4: ...lays with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 24 Standard warning indica tors 24 Warning indicators of on board computer 29 ABS warning indicators 29 ASC warning indicators 32 TPC RDC warning indica tors 34 Anti theft alarm warning indi cators 39 4 Operation 41 Ignition switch and steering lock 42 Electronic immobilizer EWS 43 Clock 44 Odometer and tripmeters 44 Onboard computer 45 Tire Pressure Control...

Page 5: ...4 Clutch 96 Tires 97 Rims 97 Wheels 98 Front wheel stand 105 Rear wheel stand 106 Lamps 107 Jump starting 114 Battery 115 9 Care 119 Care products 120 Washing your motorcy cle 120 Cleaning sensitive motorcy cle parts 120 Paint care 121 Protective wax coating 122 Storing motorcycle 122 Returning motorcycle to use 122 10 Technical data 123 Troubleshooting chart 124 Threaded fasteners 125 Engine 127 ...

Page 6: ...BMW Motorrad Mobility Services onsite break down service 143 BMW Motorrad Service Network 144 Maintenance work 144 Confirmation of mainte nance work 145 Confirmation of service 150 ...

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

Page 8: ...ge Special information on op erating and inspecting your motorcycle as well as mainte nance and adjustment proce dures Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to a page with more detailed informa tion Indicates the end of ac cessory or equipment dependent information Tightening torque Technical data OE Optional equipment The motorcycles are as semble...

Page 9: ...ipment is described in separate operating instructions Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the Rider s Manual refer to the Deutsches Institut für Nor mung e V DIN and comply with its tolerance regulations Ver sions for individual countries may differ Currentness of this manual The high safety and quality stan dards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant devel opment work o...

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

Page 11: ...Overviews 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 ...

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

Page 13: ...eral view left side 1 Clutch fluid reservoir 96 2 Fuel filler opening 70 3 Adjustment of rear damp ing 55 4 Onboard socket 82 5 Engine oil fill location 91 6 Engine oil level indicator 90 2 11 z Overviews ...

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

Page 15: ...General view right side 1 Seat lock 59 2 Brake fluid reservoir front 94 3 Vehicle Identification Number on steering head bearing 2 13 z Overviews ...

Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...

Page 17: ...nderneath seat 1 Battery 115 2 Brake fluid reservoir rear 95 3 Rider s Manual US Model Onboard toolkit 4 Type plate 5 Tire inflation pressure table 6 Adjuster for spring preload rear 55 2 15 z Overviews ...

Page 18: ...com puter 45 2 with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE Operating ASC 51 3 with Electronic Suspen sion Adjustment ESA OE Operating ESA 56 4 Horn 5 Flashing turn indicators left 49 Hazard warning flashers 50 6 High beam headlight and headlight flasher 49 2 16 z Overviews ...

Page 19: ...ncy ON OFF switch 51 2 Starter button 65 3 with heated handlebar gripsOE Heated handlebar grips 52 4 Flashing turn indicators right 49 Hazard warning flashers 50 5 Turn indicators off 49 Hazard warning flashers off 50 2 17 z Overviews ...

Page 20: ... clock 44 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 alarm operating instructions 7 Tachometer 2 18 z Overviews ...

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

Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews ...

Page 23: ... computer 23 Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 24 Standard warning indicators 24 Warning indicators of onboard com puter 29 ABS warning indicators 29 ASC warning indicators 32 TPC RDC warning indicators 34 Anti theft alarm warning indicators 39 3 21 z Status indicators ...

Page 24: ...he gear engaged 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 service date 1 is briefly dis played following the pre ride check The month and year are shown with two and four dig its respectively separated by a colon In this example the display means March...

Page 25: ...re than a month before the service date the stored date must be adjusted in the instrument cluster This situation can occur if the battery has been disconnected for a longer time Consult a certified workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer for setting of the date Displays with onboard computer Multifunction display with onboard computerOE 1 Onboard computer display area 45 2 Engine ...

Page 26: ...y of tire inflation pressures 48 The tire inflation pressures are shown temperature compensated see the chapter Technology in Detail Standard warning indicators Display Warnings are indicated by the warning lights 1 and 2 or by the general warning light 3 in conjunction with a warning or a warning symbol in the multi function display The General warning light shows red or yel low depending on the ...

Page 27: ...ed by the 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 is shown in accordance with the most urgent warning The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 25 z Status indicators ...

Page 28: ... 27 EWS appears 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 insufficient 28 Lights up yellow Is indicated Bulb defective 28 LAMP appears on the display 3 26 z Status indicators ...

Page 29: ...tely empty Possible cause At the most the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity Reserve fuel quantity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 l Refueling 70 Engine in emergency operation mode General warning light shows yellow Engine symbol appears on the display The engine is in the emer gency operating mode It is possible that the full engine output and speed range may not be available which can...

Page 30: ...Have the malfunction corrected 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 failure of various mo torcycle systems e g lighting engine or ABS This can result in dangerous driving situations If possible do not continue driving Possible cause Alternat...

Page 31: ...emperature 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 temperatures above 37 F 3 C At low outside temperatures black ice must especially be ex pected on bridges and in shady road areas Think well ahead when driving ABS warning indicators Display with BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE ABS warnings are indicated by...

Page 32: ...Additional information on the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is provided from page 74 an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page 3 30 z Status indicators ...

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

Page 34: ...t 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 an ABS error 75 Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer ASC warning indicators Display with Automatic Stability Control ASC...

Page 35: ...f warning indicators Warning light 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 indicators ...

Page 36: ...km h Ride off slowly It must be not 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 with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE Activating ASC function 52 ASC error ASC warning light lights up Possible cause The ASC control unit has detect ed an error The ...

Page 37: ...eel 3 flashes If the critical value is at the limit of the permissible tol erance the general warning light also lights up in yellow If the de termined tire inflation pressure is outside the permissible tolerance the general warning light flashes in red Additional information on the BMW Motorrad TPC RDC is provided from page 78 an overview of the possible warnings is provided on the following page...

Page 38: ... pressure flashes Flashes red Is indicated Tire inflation pressure outside permissi ble tolerance 37 Critical inflation pressure flashes or is indicated Transmission error 37 Lights up yellow Is indicated Sensor defective or system fault 38 or is indicated Lights up yellow Is indicated Battery of tire inflation pressure sensor weak 38 RdC is indicated 3 36 z Status indicators ...

Page 39: ...sible cause The measured tire inflation pres sure is outside the permissible tolerance Check 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 incorrect tire inflation pressure Correct tire inflation pressure at next opportunity Before adjusting the tire i...

Page 40: ...her environment A perma nent fault has not occurred un til the general warning light also lights up In this case Have fault 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 is indicated Possible cause Wheels without installed TPC sensors are mounted Ret...

Page 41: ...Motorrad retailer Anti theft alarm warning indicators with anti theft alarmOE 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 check Possible cause The anti theft alarm battery has no capacity The operation of the anti theft alarm is no longer en sured with the motor...

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

Page 43: ...omputer 45 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 48 Lights 48 Turn indicators 49 Hazard warning flashers 50 Emergency ON OFF switch 51 Automatic Stability Control ASC 51 Heated handlebar grips 52 Clutch 53 Brakes 53 Mirrors 54 Spring preload 55 Damping 55 Electronic suspension adjustment ESA 56 Tires 58 Headlight 59 Seat 59 4 41 z Operation ...

Page 44: ... 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 performed 66 with BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE ABS self diagnosis is performed 66 Switching off ignition Turn key to position 2 Light switched off Handlebars not locked Key can be removed Electrically powered acces sories rema...

Page 45: ...system does not enable engine starting until the key has been detected as authorized for your motorcy cle A spare key attached to the same ring as the igni tion key used to start the engine could irritate the electronics in which case the enabling sig nal for starting is not issued The warning EWS is shown in the multifunction display Always store the spare key sepa rately from the ignition key If...

Page 46: ...ly until desired minutes are shown Press and hold button until minutes no longer flash Setting is completed Odometer and tripmeters Selecting readings Switch on ignition Press button 2 repeatedly until desired value is displayed in area 3 The following values can be dis played Total distance covered Tripmeter 1 Trip I Tripmeter 2 Trip II with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE Tire pressures Warning...

Page 47: ...bove re serve as otherwise the sensor will not be able to register the new level If the sensor can not register the new level the residual range readout cannot be updated The determined residual range is an approximate reading BMW Motorrad there fore recommends that you do not try to use the full remaining range before refueling Onboard computer with onboard computerOE Selecting readings Switch on...

Page 48: ...a ture display flashes as a warning of possible icing up The display automatically switches from any other mode to the temperature reading when the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time Average speed The average speed is calculated based on the elapsed time since the last reset Times during which the engine was stopped are excluded from the calculation Resetting average speed S...

Page 49: ...as been reset Range The functional description of the operating range 45 also applies to the range 1 Howev er the range can also be dis played before the fuel reserve is reached To calculate the range a special average consumption is used which does not always match the value that can be shown on the display With a completely filled fuel tank the fuel volume cannot be deter mined exactly In this a...

Page 50: ...tion Press button 2 repeatedly un til tire inflation pressures are shown The displayed tire inflation pres sures 3 refer to a tire tempera ture of 68 F 20 C The left hand value indicates the inflation pressure of the front wheel and the right hand value the inflation pressure of the rear wheel Im mediately after switching on the ignition is displayed as the transfer of the inflation pres sure valu...

Page 51: ... beam headlight Pull switch 1 at bottom to op erate headlight flasher Parking light Switch off ignition Press button 1 and hold im mediately after switching off ignition until parking light is switched on Switch ignition on and then off again to switch off parking light Turn indicators Operating turn indicator Switch on ignition After driving for approx ten seconds or after cov ering a distance of...

Page 52: ...s for longer than absolutely necessary If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switched on the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is pressed If the turn indicator but ton is released the emergency flasher function becomes active again Press buttons 1 and 2 simulta neously to switch on the haz ard warning flashers Ignition can be switche...

Page 53: ...Operating position b Engine switched off The engine can only be started in the operating position Automatic Stability Control ASC with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE Switching off ASC function Switch on ignition The ASC function can al so be deactivated while driving Press and hold button 1 until ASC warning light changes its display behavior ASC warning light lights up Release button 1 within...

Page 54: ... 3 mph 5 km h an ASC error has occurred Heated handlebar grips with heated handlebar gripsOE 1 Heated handlebar grip switch The handlebar grips can be heated at two different levels The second level is used for fast heat up of the grips then the switch should be switched back to the first level The heated hand grips option can only be activated when the engine is running The increase in power con ...

Page 55: ... distance be tween clutch lever and handle bar grip Turn adjusting screw 1 coun terclockwise to decrease dis tance between clutch lever and handlebar grip The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you press the clutch lever forward when doing so Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system Do not reposition t...

Page 56: ...f you press the handbrake lever forward when doing so Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Move mirror into desired posi tion by twisting Adjusting mirror arm Slide up protective cap over threaded fastener on mirror arm Loosen nut 1 Turn mirror arm into desired position Tighten the nut to the spec ified tightening torque while holding the mirror arm to en sure that it does not move out of position Mirror on ...

Page 57: ...ur 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 increase spring preload turn handwheel 1 in direction of arrow HIGH To decrease spring preload turn handwheel 1 in direction of arrow LOW Basic setting of spring preload rear Adjustment wheel on side marking set to STD Driv...

Page 58: ...ting 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 S Basic setting of rear wheel rear wheel damp ing Turn adjusting screw in ar row direction H until stop then turn one and a half turns in arrow direction S Full tank of gas with rider 187 lbs 85 kg Electronic suspension adjustment ESA with Electronic Suspen...

Page 59: ... setting is displayed Starting from the current state the display is in the following or der COMF comfortable damping NORM normal damping SPORt sporty damping If button 1 is not pressed for a longer time damping is set as indicated Then the ESA display is automatically hidden again Adjusting spring preload To ensure fast adjustment at temperatures below 32 F 0 C BMW Motorrad recommends not having ...

Page 60: ...g or der One up One up with luggage Two up with luggage If button 1 is not pressed for a longer time spring preload and possibly also damping is set as indicated The display flashes while the spring preload is ad justed Then the ESA display is automatically hidden again Tires Checking tire pressure Incorrect tire inflation pres sure results in poorer hand ing characteristics of the motor cycle and...

Page 61: ...pposite 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 spe cialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retail er Ordinary adhesive tape damages the plastic lens To prevent damage to the plastic lens consult a specialized work shop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer ...

Page 62: ...e off seat and place on a clean surface with upholstered side facing downward Installing seat Set down seat 2 at rear so that supports 3 rest on rear fairing Set down seat at front Make sure that seat sides on left and right lie in recesses 4 of fairing Firmly press down on the seat at the rear The seat can be heard to lock into place 4 60 z Operation ...

Page 63: ...Riding Riding Safety instructions 62 Checklist 64 Starting 65 Running in 67 Brakes 68 Parking your motorcycle 69 Refueling 70 Securing motorcycle for transport 71 5 61 z Riding ...

Page 64: ...ns Remember to take the limited ground clearance of your motorcycle into account when driving over curbs and similar ob stacles The lowering of the motorcycle shortens the spring travel see the chapter Technical Data A possible reduction in the accus tomed driving comfort may re sult Especially when riding with a passenger the spring preload should be adjusted accordingly Correct loading Overloadi...

Page 65: ...es sure Poor tire tread Etc Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is colorless and odorless but highly toxic Inhaling exhaust fumes therefore represents a health hazard and can even cause loss of consciousness with fatal consequences Do not inhale exhaust fumes Do not run the engine in closed rooms Catalytic converter If misfiring causes unburned fuel to enter the catalytic...

Page 66: ... acci dents Do not tamper with the engine control unit Modifications of the mo torcycle e g engine man agement system throttle valves clutch can cause damage to the affected components and fail ure of safety related functions Damage caused in this way is not covered by the warranty Do not make any modifications Checklist Use the following checklist to check important functions set tings and wear l...

Page 67: ... otherwise the engine cannot be started Starting engine Emergency ON OFF switch in run position a Switch on ignition Pre ride check is performed 66 with BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE ABS self diagnosis is performed 66 Press starter button 1 At extremely low tempera tures it may be necessary to operate the throttle grip during starting At ambient tempera tures below 32 F 0 C actuate the clutch after ...

Page 68: ...eedometer are run back At the same time all switched on warning and indicator lights are switched off consecutively in the reverse order If a pointer has not been moved or if one of the specified warning and indicator lights has not been switched on If it was not possible to switch on the warning lights possible malfunctions cannot be indicated Watch all warning and indicator lights on the display...

Page 69: ... be running and the motorcycle must drive at a speed of at least 3 1 mph 5 km h Phase 1 Checking the diagnosable system components while stopped ASC warning light flashes slowly Phase 2 Checking the diagnosable sys tem components while driving ASC warning light flashes slowly ASC self diagnosis completed ASC warning light goes out If an ASC fault is indicated after the ASC self diagnosis is com pl...

Page 70: ...ieved their full adhesion yet There is a danger of accidents when driving at extreme angles Avoid extreme angles Brakes How is the shortest braking distance achieved The dynamic load distribution between the front and rear wheel changes during braking The heavier you brake the more the front wheel is loaded The greater the wheel load the more braking force can be transferred To achieve the shortes...

Page 71: ...fter working on the brakes due to oil or grease residues When driving on soiled roads or offroad Poor braking action due to moisture and dirt Brake until brakes are dry or clean clean if necessary Brake early until the full braking action is available again Parking your motorcycle Side stand Switch off engine If the ground is soft or un even there is no guarantee that the motorcycle will rest firm...

Page 72: ...is overfilled fuel can escape and get onto the road This re sults in a danger of falling Do not overfill the fuel tank Fuel attacks plastic sur faces making them cloudy or unattractive Wipe off any fuel that gets onto plastic parts immediately Fuel can attack the mate rial of the windshield and the side wind deflectors making them cloudy or unattractive Wipe off any fuel that gets onto the windshi...

Page 73: ...ower and fuel consump tion 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 4 8 gal Approx 18 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 l Press fuel tank cap down firmly to close Remove key and close protec tive cap Securing motorcycle for transport Protect all components along which straps are routed against scratching For example use adhesive tape or soft cloths The motorcycle can t...

Page 74: ...ng harnesses Fasten straps at front on both sides on handlebars Guide straps through leading link and tension Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension Tension all straps evenly mo torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible 5 72 z Riding ...

Page 75: ...Technology in detail Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 74 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 76 Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC 78 6 73 z Technology in detail ...

Page 76: ...t surface The poorer the friction coefficient of the road surface is the longer the braking distance will be If the maximum transferrable braking force is exceeded when the driver increases the brake pressure the wheels begin to block and driving stability is lost and a fall can result Before this situation occurs ABS intervenes and adjusts the brake pressure to the maximum transferrable braking f...

Page 77: ... these cases the mo torcycle can also flip end over end Heavy braking can lead to the rear wheel lifting off the ground When braking bear in mind that the ABS control cannot be relied on in all circumstances 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 surfac...

Page 78: ...tances which BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per mits must not be used as an ex cuse for careless riding ABS is primarily a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine emer gencies Take care when cornering When you apply the brakes on a cor ner the motorcycle s weight and momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is unable to counteract their effects Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ...

Page 79: ...icated The condition for a fault message is the completed self diagnosis In the following unusual driving states the BMW Motorrad ASC can be automatically deactivated Unusual driving conditions Driving on the rear wheel wheely for a longer period with ASC deactivated Rear wheel spinning in place with front brake pulled burn out Heating up on the main or aux iliary stand at idle or with gear engage...

Page 80: ...e TPC RDC control unit distin guishes between three inflation pressure ranges matched to the motorcycle Inflation pressure within the permissible tolerance Inflation pressure at the limits of the permissible tolerance Inflation pressure outside the permissible tolerance A warning is also output if the tire inflation pressure drops rapid ly within the permissible toler ance Temperature compensation...

Page 81: ...air pres sure tester at the filling station Example According to the Rider s Manual the tire inflation pressure is to be 36 psi 2 5 bar however 33 psi 2 3 bar is shown in the multifunction display The tester at the filling station indicates 34 8 psi 2 4 bar This value must be increased by 3 psi 0 2 bar to 37 8 psi 2 6 bar in order to produce the correct tire inflation pressure 6 79 z Technology in...

Page 82: ...6 80 z Technology in detail ...

Page 83: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 82 Onboard sockets 82 Case 83 Topcase 85 7 81 z Accessories ...

Page 84: ...country has been granted Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all op erating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and conse quently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Use only parts and accessories approved by BMW for your motorcycle Whenever you are planning mod ifications comply with all the le gal requirements The motorcy cle must not infringe on national...

Page 85: ...rict the steering an gle and the driving characteris tics Cannot be trapped Case with caseOA Opening case Turn key in case lock to OPEN position Press lock barrel 1 Unlocking lever 2 pops up Pull up release lever complete ly Case lid opens Closing case Pull up red release lever 2 completely Close case lid and press down Check that nothing is trapped between lid and case 7 83 z Accessories ...

Page 86: ...tion and remove 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 Fold up case handle as far as possible Insert case in brackets 4 7 84 z Accessories ...

Page 87: ...pening Topcase Turn key in Topcase lock to OPEN position Press lock barrel 1 forward Unlocking lever 2 pops up Pull up release lever complete ly Topcase lid opens Closing Topcase Pull up red release lever 2 completely Close Topcase lid and hold Check that nothing is trapped between lid and case 7 85 z Accessories ...

Page 88: ...o RELEASE position Handle pops out Pull up handle 3 completely Lift off Topcase at rear and pull off luggage rack Mounting Topcase Fold up Topcase handle as far as possible Hook Topcase into luggage rack Make sure that front and rear hooks 4 are securely seat ed in corresponding mounts 5 Press handle 3 down until it engages 7 86 z Accessories ...

Page 89: ...Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove 7 87 z Accessories ...

Page 90: ...7 88 z Accessories ...

Page 91: ... instructions 90 Onboard toolkit 90 Engine oil 90 Brake system 92 Brake pads 92 Brake fluid 94 Clutch 96 Tires 97 Rims 97 Wheels 98 Front wheel stand 105 Rear wheel stand 106 Lamps 107 Jump starting 114 Battery 115 8 89 z Maintenance ...

Page 92: ...dge 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 toolkit Standard tool kit 1 Reversible screwdriver with Phillips and straight blade 2 Extension for screwdriver insert 3 Open ended wrench Wrench size 17 mm 4 Tool for oil cap 5 Torx wrench T40 Service tool kit For expanded service...

Page 93: ...r switch ing off engine at operating temperature Hold the motorcycle is vertical with center standOA Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle at operating temperature on its center stand Read off the oil level from the display 1 Specified level of engine oil between MIN and MAX marking If oil level is below MIN mark Topping up engine oil 91 If oil level is above MAX mark Have oil le...

Page 94: ...tem checked by a specialized workshop preferably by an au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Incorrect working practices endanger the reliability of the brakes Have all work on the brake sys tem carried out by specialists Checking brake operation Pull handbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible Press footbrake lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure points ...

Page 95: ...y result in damage to the brakes In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their mini mum thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking rear brake pad thickness Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check the brake pad thickness with v...

Page 96: ... authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Brake pad wear The rear brake has a brake pad wear indicator Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 is between the brake pads How to interpret the marks Three rings visible brake pad thickness is at least 75 Two rings visible brake pad thickness is at least 50 One ring visible brake pad thickness is at least 25 No rings visible brake pads worn to wear limit check as de...

Page 97: ...reservoir hori zontal If brake fluid level drops below permissible level Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special ized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Checking rear 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 regularly Make sure...

Page 98: ...cial ized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Installing seat 60 Clutch Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever Pressure point must be clearly perceptible If no clear pressure point can be felt Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Checking clutch fluid level Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcyc...

Page 99: ...ached Have tires replaced even be fore the minimum tread depth is reached Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Measure tire tread depth in main tread grooves with wear indicating 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 on t...

Page 100: ...hers than the wheels installed as standard equipment can seriously affect the control comfort of these sys tems The sensor wheels required for wheel speed detection must also match the control systems in stalled and may not be replaced If you want to equip your mo torcycle with different wheels please speak to a specialized workshop and preferably a BMW Motorrad retailer In some cas es the data st...

Page 101: ...rake pads being pressed together to the extent that they cannot be slipped back over the brake disk on reassem bly Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed Remove screws 2 of brake calipers on left and right Push brake pads 3 apart slightly by rocking the brake caliper 4 back and forth against the brake disk 5 Carefully pull brake calipers back and out until cle...

Page 102: ...ushing 3 on left side from front wheel hub Installing front wheel Malfunctions may occur during control interventions by ABS and 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 Malfunctions due to incorrect speed signals There are differently segment ed...

Page 103: ...r on the rim Roll front wheel into front wheel guide Lift front wheel and install quick release axle 2 with appropriate torque Quick release axle in axle mount 37 lb ft 50 Nm Tighten axle clamping screw 1 with appropriate torque Clamping screw of quick release axle 14 lb ft 19 Nm Remove front wheel stand without center standOA Remove auxiliary stand Ease brake calipers onto brake disks Install scr...

Page 104: ...kicks in without any delay Operate brakes several times until brake pads contact brake disk Removing rear wheel Place motorcycle on an auxil iary stand BMW Motorrad rec ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Installing rear wheel stand 106 with center standOE Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand Components of the exhaust system can be hot Do not touch hot part...

Page 105: ...er 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 Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Plac...

Page 106: ...ear footrest but do not tighten it yet Align clamp 1 with marking A on marking on muffler and tighten screw to specified torque Clip on muffler and man ifold 41 lb ft 55 Nm If the gap between the rear wheel and the muffler is too small the rear wheel can over heat The gap between the rear wheel and the muffler must be at least 15 mm 8 104 z Maintenance ...

Page 107: ...he BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Place motorcycle on an auxil iary stand BMW Motorrad rec ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand Installing rear wheel stand 106 with center standOE Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on center stand Use basic stand with tool num ber 0 402 241 in combina tion with front wheel adapter 0 402 242 Loosen adjusting screws 1 Push two mounts 2 far enou...

Page 108: ... stand Installing 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 height of rear wheel stand using bolts 1 Remove the lock washer 2 to do so press the unlock but ton 3 Push the rear wheel stand from the right onto the rear axle Mount lock washer 2 from lef...

Page 109: ...our safety 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 can cause injury if dam aged Wear eye and hand protection when replacing bulbs An overview of the bulb types installed in your mo torcycle is provided in the chap ter Technical Data Do not to...

Page 110: ... turning it counterclockwise Remove bulb holder of high beam bulb 2 by turning it counterclockwise If necessary pull out bulb socket of parking light bulb to simplify removal of high beam bulb socket Press together clips of bulb socket 4 on right and left and remove bulb 3 from bulb sock et Replace defective bulb Bulb for low beam and high beam headlight H11 12 V 55 W 8 108 z Maintenance ...

Page 111: ...lb socket of low beam bulb 1 by turning clockwise Watch 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 Install parking light bulb if necessary Inserting headlight in housing 110 Replacing parking light bulb Removing headlight from hous ing 107 Pull bulb s...

Page 112: ...socket 1 Install bulb socket 1 in housing Inserting headlight in housing 110 Inserting headlight in housing Insert headlight 4 in housing Install screw 3 Insert cover 2 while making sure that lugs 5 of cover en gage in corresponding holders Install lower screw 1 8 110 z Maintenance ...

Page 113: ... seat 59 Remove 3 screws 1 Take off cover 2 Remove screw 3 Pull lamp housing out of hold ers 4 toward rear Remove bulb holder 5 from housing by turning it counter clockwise Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 and remove it by turning it counter clockwise 8 111 z Maintenance ...

Page 114: ... 12 V 5 W 21 W Press bulb 6 into fitting 7 and install it by turning it clockwise Install bulb socket 5 in lamp housing by turning clockwise Insert lamp housing in hold ers 4 Install screw 3 Install cover 2 with 3 screws 1 Installing seat 60 8 112 z Maintenance ...

Page 115: ...rew connection side out of mirror housing Remove bulb 2 from light housing by turning it counterclockwise Replace defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front R10W 12 V 10 W with 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 8 113 z Maintenance ...

Page 116: ...Touching live parts of the ignition system with the engine running can cause electric shock Do not touch parts of the igni tion system when the engine is running A short circuit can result if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accidental ly brought into contact with the motorcycle Use only jump leads fitted with fully insulated crocodile clips at both ends Jump starting with a donor battery...

Page 117: ...efore disconnect ing jump leads First disconnect jump lead from negative terminal 2 then from positive terminal 1 Mount protective cap on posi tive battery terminal 1 To start the engine do not use start sprays or similar items Installing seat 60 Battery Maintenance instructions Correct upkeep recharging and storage will prolong the life of the battery and are essential if warranty claims are to b...

Page 118: ...ly possible with suitable chargers Unsuitable chargers can result in damage to the motorcycle elec tronics Use BMW chargers with the part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 220 V or as applicable 71 60 7 688 865 110 V If in doubt charge the disconnected battery directly at the terminals If you switch on the igni tion and the multifunction display and indicator lights fail to light up the battery is complete ...

Page 119: ...re returning it to use Removing battery Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle with anti theft alarmOE Switch off anti theft alarm if necessary Switch off ignition Removing seat 59 An incorrect disconnection sequence increase the risk of short circuiting Always observe the proper sequence Remove battery ground wire 2 first Then pull off protective cap 1 and remove positive cable Re...

Page 120: ...tive battery ca ble Place protective cap 1 on bat tery positive terminal Then install the negative bat tery cable 2 If the motorcycle was dis connected from the bat tery for a longer time the current date must be entered in the in strument cluster to ensure the proper operation of the service display Consult a certified workshop preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer for setting of the dat...

Page 121: ...re Care Care products 120 Washing your motorcycle 120 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts 120 Paint care 121 Protective wax coating 122 Storing motorcycle 122 Returning motorcycle to use 122 9 119 z Care ...

Page 122: ...ately after 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 with cold water im mediately after every trip After washing the motor cycle after driving through water or in the rain braking can be delayed due to damp brake disks and brake pads Brake earl...

Page 123: ...r en sure that the fins are not bent Rubber Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber protection coating agent Using silicone sprays for the care of rubber seals can cause damage Do not use silicon sprays or oth er care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the motorcycle regularly will help counteract the long term effects of substances that dam age the paint especially if your ...

Page 124: ...d 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 Park motorcycle in a dry room so that both wheels are un loaded Before putting the motor cycle into storage have the engine oil and the oil filter element changed by a special ist workshop preferably an au thorized BMW Motorrad retailer Combine work ...

Page 125: ...eaded fasteners 125 Engine 127 Fuel 128 Engine oil 129 Clutch 130 Transmission 130 Rear wheel drive 131 Running gear 131 Brakes 133 Wheels and tires 133 Electrical system 135 Frame 136 Dimensions 137 Weights 138 Riding specifications 139 10 123 z Technical data ...

Page 126: ...y ON OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand 65 Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever 65 Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling 70 Battery drained Charging connected battery 116 10 124 z Technical data ...

Page 127: ...f quick release 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 Clip on muffler and manifold M10 x 1 5 41 lb ft 55 Nm Muffler on rear frame M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1 25 diagonally 44 lb ft 60 Nm 10 125 z Technical data ...

Page 128: ...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 10 126 z Technical data ...

Page 129: ...3 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 with power reductionOE 107 hp 79 kW At 7500 min 1 with power reductionOE 98 hp 72 kW At 7500 min 1 Torque 85 lb ft 115 Nm At 6000 min 1 with power reductionOE 81 lb ft 110 Nm At 6000 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 8000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 50 min 1 10 127 z Technical data ...

Page 130: ...native fuel quality Super unleaded minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 4 8 gal Approx 18 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 l BMW recommends the use of BP gasolines 10 128 z Technical data ...

Page 131: ...API SG JASO MA 4 F 20 C SAE 5W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or better 4 F 20 C SAE 5W 50 API SF ACEA A2 or better 4 F 20 C SAE 10W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or better 14 F 10 C SAE 10W 50 API SF ACEA A2 or better 4 F 20 C SAE 15W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or better 32 F 0 C Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 5 quarts max 0 5 l Difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends 10 129 z Technical data ...

Page 132: ...th integrated tor sional vibration damper claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1 737 Primary gear ratio 2 375 38 16 teeth 1st gear 1 696 39 23 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 065 33 31 teeth 4th gear 0 939 31 33 teeth 5th gear 0 848 28 33 teeth 6th gear 10 130 z Technical data ...

Page 133: ...nted in engine 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 pressure shock absorber with Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA OE Central spring strut with coil pressure spring and electric 3x adjustable damper setting rebound and compression Spring ...

Page 134: ... shock absorber 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 absorber electric 3x adjustable rebound stage damping and electrohydraulic 3x adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 5 5 in 140 mm with loweringOE 4 8 in 121 mm 10 132 z Technical d...

Page 135: ...oating caliper 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 retailer or on the Internet at www bmw motor rad com Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3 50 x 17 Front tire designation 120 70 ZR 17 10 13...

Page 136: ...80 55 ZR 17 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 rider with cold tire 42 1 psi 2 9 bar Driver with passenger and or load with cold tire 10 134 z Technical data ...

Page 137: ...ed on after the fault has been rectified Battery Battery design AGM Absorptive Glass Mat battery Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 14 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC Electrode gap of spark plug 0 03 0 01 in 0 8 0 1 mm New max 0 04 in max 1 0 mm Wear limit Secondary spark plugs manufacturer and desig nation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC Electrod...

Page 138: ...V 10 W with 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 rear frame and carrying drive unit Location of type plate Rear frame in center under passenger seat Location of vehicle identification number Front frame upper center 10 136 z Technical data...

Page 139: ...thout mirrors Driver 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 comfort seatOE 31 5 in 800 mm without driver at unladen weight with high comfort seatOE 32 7 in 830 mm without driver at unladen weight with high dual seatOE 32 9 in 835 mm without driver at unladen weight with loweringOE 29 5 in 750 mm withou...

Page 140: ... 1840 mm with high dual seatOE 73 2 in 1860 mm with high comfort seatOE 73 2 in 1860 mm with loweringOE 68 1 in 1730 mm Weights Unladen weight 492 lbs 223 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 10 138 z Technical data ...

Page 141: ...Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 139 z Technical data ...

Page 142: ...10 140 z Technical data ...

Page 143: ... Motorrad Service 143 BMW Motorrad Service Quality 143 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services onsite breakdown service 143 BMW Motorrad Service Network 144 Maintenance work 144 Confirmation of maintenance work 145 Confirmation of service 150 11 141 z Service ...

Page 144: ...nd if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or BMW of North America LCC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 400 Seventh Str...

Page 145: ...e To ensure 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 Motorrad retailer For generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty period has ex pired evidence of regular mainte nance is essential Certain signs of wear moreover may otherwis...

Page 146: ... out by your 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 km and 750 miles 1200 km BMW Service BMW Service is carried out once a year The scope of the ser vices performed may be depen dent on the vehicle owner and the mileage driven Your BMW Motorr...

Page 147: ...aintenance 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 11 145 z Service ...

Page 148: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 146 z Service ...

Page 149: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 147 z Service ...

Page 150: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 148 z Service ...

Page 151: ...meter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature 11 149 z Service ...

Page 152: ... of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 150 z Service ...

Page 153: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 151 z Service ...

Page 154: ...ce 143 Brake fluid Checking fluid levels 94 Front reservoir 13 Rear reservoir 15 Brake pads Checking brake pad thicknesses 92 Running in 68 Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever 53 Checking operation 92 Safety instructions 68 Technical data 133 Wear indicator 94 C Case Operation 83 Checklist 64 Clock 22 Adjusting 44 Operating element 18 Clutch Adjusting clutch lever 53 Checking fluid level 96 Checking ...

Page 155: ... Reserve quantity warning indicator 27 Technical data 128 Fuses 135 G Gear indicator 22 H Handlebar fittings General view left 16 General view right 17 Hazard warning flashers Operating element 16 17 Operation 50 Headlight Headlight range 59 Overview 19 RHD LHD traffic 59 Headlight flasher 16 Heated hand grips 52 Operating element 17 High beam headlight Indicator light 22 Operating element 16 Swit...

Page 156: ... lights 48 Low beam headlight Switch on 49 Lowered suspension Limitations 62 M Maintenance General instructions 90 Maintenance intervals 144 Mirrors Adjusting 54 Mobility Services 143 Motorcycle Returning to use 122 Storing 122 Switching off 69 Multifunction display 18 Overview 22 O Odometer and tripmeters 22 Operating element 18 Operation 44 Onboard computer Ambient temperature 46 Average consump...

Page 157: ... 62 Seat Installing 59 Locking device 13 Removing 59 Service 143 Reporting safety defects 142 Service display 22 Spark plugs Technical data 135 Speedometer 18 Spring preload Adjusting 55 Rear adjustment element 15 Starting 65 Status indicators Also see warning indicators 22 Standard displays 22 Warning indicators 24 With onboard computer 23 With TPC RDC 24 Steering lock 42 Storing 122 Switching of...

Page 158: ...sport Lashing down 71 Troubleshooting chart 124 Turn indicators Indicator light 22 Operating element left 16 Operating element right 17 Operation 49 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 29 With TPC RDC 34 Weights Technical data 138 Wheels Checking rims 97 Installing front wheel 100 Installing...

Page 159: ...s will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad After Sales Printed in Germany ...

Page 160: ... AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx 4 8 gal Approx 18 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 3 2 quarts Approx 3 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 passenger and or load with cold tire Tire pressure rear 36 3 psi 2 5 bar Single rider with cold tire 42 1 psi 2 9 bar Driver with passenger and or load with cold tire BMW recomm...

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