BMW R 1200 RT - 2006 Rider'S Manual Download

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5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 86
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 93
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

6 Engineering details. . . . . 97

Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Shift assistant Pro . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . 100
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . 103
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 109

General instructions . . . . . . . 110
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 125
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 141

General instructions . . . . . . . 142
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 143
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Washing the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Laying up the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Protective wax coating . . . . 154

Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

10 Technical data . . . . . . 155

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

BMW Motorrad Service . . . 170
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 170

Summary of Contents for R 1200 RT - 2006

Page 1: ...Rider s Manual R1200RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...

Page 2: ... Motorcycle 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 address phone number com pany stamp ...

Page 3: ...nt 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 your vehicle s reliability and safety as well as its value Suggestions and criticism If you have questions concerning your motorcycle your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice ...

Page 4: ...aning of symbols 25 Warnings 26 Ambient temperature 40 Range 40 Oil level 40 Service due indicator 41 Tyre pressures 42 4 Operation 43 Ignition switch steering lock 45 Ignition 46 Electronic immobiliser EWS 46 Multifunction display 47 On board computer 51 Trip meter 53 Emergency off switch kill switch 54 Headlight 54 Lights 55 Daytime running light 56 Turn indicators 58 Hazard warning flashers 58 ...

Page 5: ...133 Battery 134 Fuses 138 8 Accessories 141 General instructions 142 Power sockets 142 Navigation system 143 Cases 146 Topcase 148 9 Care 151 Care products 152 Washing the motor cycle 152 Cleaning easily damaged components 152 Paint care 153 Laying up the motor cycle 154 Protective wax coating 154 Restoring motorcycle to use 154 10 Technical data 155 Troubleshooting chart 156 Threaded fasteners 15...

Page 6: ...Confirmation of mainten ance work 172 Confirmation of service 177 12 Appendix 179 Certificates 180 RDC certificate 184 13 Index 185 ...

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

Page 8: ...o torcycle Abbreviations and symbols Indicates warnings that you must comply with for reas ons of your safety and the safety of others and to protect your product against damage Specific instructions on how to operate control ad just or look after items of equip ment on the motorcycle Indicates the end of an item of information Instruction Result of an activity Reference to a page with more detail...

Page 9: ...t of country specific differences If your motorcycle contains equipment that has not been described its description can be found in a separate manual Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance requirements of the Deutsches Institut für Normung e V DIN Versions for individual countries may differ Act...

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

Page 11: ...General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 14 Multifunction switch left 15 Multifunction switch right 17 Instrument panel 18 2 9 z General views ...

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

Page 13: ... side 1 Clutch fluid reservoir 118 2 Fuel filler neck 94 3 Seat lock 80 4 Rear seat heating control on rear seat 70 5 2nd socket 6 Stowage compartment left 72 7 Payload table Table of tyre pressures 2 11 z General views ...

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

Page 15: ...oir front 114 4 with audio systemOE Stowage compartment right 72 5 VIN on steering head bearing Type plate on steering head bearing 6 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 116 7 Engine oil filler neck 111 8 Rear brake fluid reser voir behind side panel 115 2 13 z General views ...

Page 16: ...Underneath the seat 1 Adjusting the driver seat height 81 2 Standard toolkit 110 3 Tool for adjusting spring preload 63 4 Fuses 138 2 14 z General views ...

Page 17: ...55 2 with daytime running lightOE Daytime running light 56 3 with cruise controlOE Cruise control system 61 4 Hazard warning flashers 58 5 Windscreen adjustment 71 6 with LED auxiliary head lightsOA Auxiliary headlights 55 7 Turn indicators 58 8 Horn 2 15 z General views ...

Page 18: ...Controller and MENU key Multifunction display 47 ASC 59 with Dynamic ESAOE D ESA 65 with audio systemOE Audio system see the ap propriate instructions for use 10 Selecting favourite menu 50 2 16 z General views ...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with central lockingOE Central locking 73 2 Riding mode 59 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 54 4 Start engine 88 2 17 z General views ...

Page 20: ... nav igation systemOE Navigation system 143 4 Ambient light brightness sensor for adapting the brightness of the instru ment lighting 5 Rev counter 6 with navigation systemOA with preparation for nav igation systemOE Release for navigation slot 143 7 Multifunction display 24 8 Trip meter 53 2 18 z General views ...

Page 21: ...The brightness of the warn ing lights and telltale lights the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is ad apted automatically to suit ambi ent brightness 2 19 z General views ...

Page 22: ...2 20 z General views ...

Page 23: ...dicators Warning and telltale lights 22 Multifunction display 24 Meaning of symbols 25 Warnings 26 Ambient temperature 40 Range 40 Oil level 40 Service due indicator 41 Tyre pressures 42 3 21 z Status indicators ...

Page 24: ...ith daytime running lightOE Daytime running light 56 6 High beam headlight 7 Turn indicators right 8 Engine electronics 9 with anti theft alarm DWA OE DWA 77 10 with LED auxiliary head lightsOA Auxiliary headlights 55 11 with cruise controlOE Cruise control system 61 3 22 z Status indicators ...

Page 25: ...12 General warning light in combination with warn ing symbols in the display 26 3 23 z Status indicators ...

Page 26: ...utomatic daytime running light 57 5 with seat heatingOE Seat heating 69 Heated handlebar grips 68 with Dynamic ESAOE D ESA settings 6 On board computer 51 with tyre pressure monit oring RDC OE Tyre pressure 7 Clock 51 8 Odometer 9 Riding mode 59 10 with Hill Start ControlOE Hill Start Control 67 3 24 z Status indicators ...

Page 27: ...ion 1 Average fuel consumption since last reset 52 Current consumption Range with fuel now on board 40 Average speed since last reset 52 Ambient temperature 40 with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Tyre pressures 42 Stopwatch 52 Travel times 52 Date display mode de pends on the time format selected 51 3 25 z Status indicators ...

Page 28: ...hts Warnings for which there is no dedicated warning light are indic ated 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 yellow or red depending on the urgency of the warning Up to four warning symbols can be displayed at any given time The status of the General warn ing light ma...

Page 29: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next pages 3 27 z Status indicators ...

Page 30: ...on the dis play EWS active 32 lights up red temperature read ing turns red Coolant temperature too high 32 appears on the dis play Engine oil level too low 32 lights up Engine fault 33 flashes Severe engine fault 33 lights up yellow appears on the dis play Front light failure 33 lights up yellow appears on the dis play Rear light failure 34 3 28 z Status indicators ...

Page 31: ...k 34 lights up yellow appears on the dis play DWA battery flat 34 appears on the dis play On board system voltage low 35 lights up yellow appears on the dis play On board system voltage critical 35 lights up red appears on the dis play Insufficient battery charge current 35 flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 36 lights up ABS fault 36 3 29 z Status indicators ...

Page 32: ...C switched off 37 lights up ASC fault 37 flashes red tyre pressure in red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler ance 37 or appears on the display Signal transmission disrupted 37 lights up yellow or appears on the display Sensor defective or system error 38 lights up yellow appears on the dis play Battery of tyre pressure sensor weak 39 3 30 z Status indicators ...

Page 33: ... symbols in the display Meaning appears on the dis play Central locking locked 39 briefly shows yellow appears on the dis play Service overdue 39 lights up Fuel level reading turns yellow Fuel down to reserve 39 3 31 z Status indicators ...

Page 34: ... or commu nication between key and engine electronics is disrupted Remove all other vehicle keys from the same ring as the igni tion key Have the defective key re placed preferably by an au thorised BMW Motorrad dealer Coolant temperature too high lights up red The temperature reading turns red Riding when the engine is overheated could result in engine damage Compliance with the information set o...

Page 35: ...ad dealer Severe engine fault flashes Possible cause The engine control unit has dia gnosed a severe fault An engine fault that can lead to severe consequen tial damage has been detected Adapt your style of riding accord ingly Ride slowly avoid acceler ating and overtaking If possible have the motorcycle picked up If you continue to ride be pre pared for unusual engine beha viour low power poor th...

Page 36: ... Check completes Possible cause The integral battery in the anti theft alarm DWA has lost a sig nificant proportion of its original capacity There is no assurance of how long the DWA anti theft alarm can remain operational if the vehicle s battery is discon nected Seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer DWA battery flat with anti theft alarm DWA OE li...

Page 37: ... auxiliary headlights In extreme cases the seat heating and the grip heating might also be shut down Possible cause Too many consumers switched on On board system voltage tends to drop particularly at low engine rpm and when the engine is idling When riding at low engine rpm switch off all consumers that are not necessary for road safety e g heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights Insufficient ...

Page 38: ...can lead to an ABS fault 102 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer ASC intervention quick flashes The ASC has detected a degree of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to re duce torque The warning light flashes for longer than ASC in tervention lasts This affords the rider visual feedback on control interv...

Page 39: ... shows red Possible cause Measured tyre pressure 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 its present condition Correct the tyre pressure at the earliest possible opportunity Before you adjust tyre pres sure read the information on temperature com...

Page 40: ... systems operat ing in the vicinity and interfering with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors Move to another location and observe the RDC readings As sume that a permanent fault has not occurred unless the General warning light comes on to accompany the symp toms Under these circum stances Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dea...

Page 41: ...ad dealer Central locking locked with central lockingOE The locked symbol appears on the display All locks in the central locking system 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 carried out as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferabl...

Page 42: ... average con sumption reading that appears on the display You 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 motorcycle is propped on its side stand the slight angle of inclination means that the sensor cannot register the fuel level correctly This is the...

Page 43: ...e General warning light briefly shows yellow and the ser vice symbol lights up and re mains ON If the countdown to the next service is less than one month service due date 1 appears on the display If the vehicle covers long dis tances in the course of the year under certain circumstances it might be necessary to have it serviced at a date in advance of the forecast due date If the countdown distan...

Page 44: ...emperature 20 C The front tyre pressure is on the left 1 the reading on the right 2 is the rear tyre pressure Immedi ately after the ignition is switched on is displayed RDC sensor is not active min 30 km h The RDC sensor does not transmit its signal to the vehicle until a certain minimum speed has been reached If the pressure in a tyre drops to a critical level the corresponding status indicator ...

Page 45: ...Headlight 54 Lights 55 Daytime running light 56 Turn indicators 58 Hazard warning flashers 58 ASC 59 Riding mode 59 Cruise control system 60 Spring preload 63 Damping 64 Electronic Suspension Adjust ment 65 Clutch 66 Brakes 67 Hill Start Control 67 Tyres 68 Heating 68 Adjusting instrument panel 71 Mirrors 71 Windscreen 71 Stowage compartment 72 Central locking 73 4 43 z Operation ...

Page 46: ...DWA 76 Front seat 80 Rear seat 81 4 44 z Operation ...

Page 47: ... on the side stand the surface of the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right However the motorcycle is more stable on a level surface with 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 the handlebars to the full left or right lock pos...

Page 48: ...of time The battery can be recharged via the socket Key can be removed with daytime running lightOE The daytime running light goes out soon after the ignition is switched off with LED auxiliary headlightsOA The LED auxiliary headlights go out soon after the ignition is switched off Electronic immobiliser EWS The electronic design of the motorbike allows it to access data stored in the ignition key...

Page 49: ...e dealer is under an obligation to check the legitimacy of all applications for replace ment extra keys Multifunction display Selecting menu Press button 2 to step through the sequence of menus starting with the Dynamic ESA menu Each time you press button 2 you call up the next menu in the sequence the number of menus depends on the options fitted to the motorcycle You also have the option of pres...

Page 50: ... Controller in the cor responding direction If arrow 2 appears in the cursor you can call up a submenu by pressing the Multi Controller to the right for information on the different meaning in relation to average values and list selections see 48 Setting parameters Direct selection If you move the cursor to a menu item that requires no other set tings your selection goes active right away 4 48 z O...

Page 51: ...lected If you want to change the selec tion move the cursor to some other item in the list and press the Multi Controller to the right to either activate or deactivate the parameter you selected Setting numerical values If there are one or more numer ical values between the arrows 1 you can increase the values by turning the Multi Controller up or reduce the values by turning it down You can toggl...

Page 52: ...wn to reduce the setting Exiting menu Arrow 1 appears when you are in a submenu Press Multi Controller 1 to the left to return to the next highest menu press MENU button 2 to return to the main menu If you want to hide the menus press Multi Controller1 to the left in a main menu Selecting favourite menu Select the main menu of your choice 4 50 z Operation ...

Page 53: ...ar format dd mm yy or in month day year format mm dd yy Time format GPS time Accept GPS time and GPS date from the built in navigation system On Off Brightness Brightness of the display and the instru ments Start logo Show start logo after the ignition is switched on On Off Fact settings Re store factory defaults when Reset appears on the dis play press the Multi Controller to the right and hold i...

Page 54: ...select the average value you want to reset Push the Multi Controller to the right and hold it in this po sition until the average value is reset Operate stopwatch Call up the Info menu and select Stopwatch With the stopwatch stopped push Multi Controller 1 to the right to start the stopwatch The stopwatch continues tim ing even if you select some other reading or switch off the ignition When the s...

Page 55: ... standstill since the last reset Trip meter Selecting the tripmeter Switch on the ignition Press button 2 to select the Trip menu and then select tripmeter 2 of your choice The following counters can be displayed Tripmeter 1 Trip 1 Tripmeter 2 Trip 2 Automatic tripmeter Trip Auto resets automatically eight hours after ignition OFF Resetting tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the desired tripm...

Page 56: ...Headlight beam throw is gener ally kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load Spring preload adjustment might not suffice only if the motorcycle is very heavily loaded Under these circumstances headlight beam throw has to be adjusted to suit the weight carried by the motorcycle If there are doubts about the correct headlight range seek the advice of a specialist workshop preferably...

Page 57: ...dlight and headlight flasher Push switch 1 forward to switch on the high beam headlight Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight flasher The high beam headlight can also be switched on when the engine is not running Parking lights Switch off the ignition Immediately after switching off the ignition push button 1 to the left and hold it in this po sition until the parking lights come on Switch t...

Page 58: ...ion deteriorates and oncoming traffic may be dazzled Do not use the daytime running light when it is dark By comparison with the low beam headlight the daytime running light makes the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic This improves daytime visibility Start engine 88 Call up the Settings menu and select Vehicle Select Day run lights from the menu and set Auto DRL to Off Press button 1 to swi...

Page 59: ... headlight including front side lights can be effected automatically Call up the Settings menu and select Vehicle Select Day run lights from the menu and set Auto DRL to On The symbol for the auto matic daytime running light shows in the display If the ambient brightness de creases below a certain value the low beam headlight is auto matically switched on e B in a tunnel If a sufficient am bient b...

Page 60: ...me and distance min 10 s min 300 m Hazard warning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switching on ignition 46 The hazard warning flash ers place a strain on the battery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely necessary If you press a turn indic ator button with the ignition switched on the turn indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers...

Page 61: ... has not completed the ASC warning light starts flashing Riding mode Using the riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed three operational scenarios for your motorcycle from which you can select the scenario suitable for your situation Riding on a rain wet road sur face Riding on a dry road surface with Pro riding modesOE Dynamic riding on a dry road surface The interplay of engine torque throttle r...

Page 62: ...ing riding mode can also be selected DYNA For dynamic riding on a dry road surface With the motorcycle at a stand still the selected mode is ac tivated after approximately two seconds The newly selected riding mode is activated as you ride only if the throttle twistgrip is returned to the idle position Following activation of the new riding mode the symbols for coolant temperature and fuel level r...

Page 63: ...ight for cruise con trol shows The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Accelerating Briefly push button 1 forward Speed is increased by approx 2 km h each time you push the button Push button 1 forward and hold it in this position The motorcycle accelerates steplessly The current speed is main tained and saved if button 1 is not pushed again 4 61 z Operation ...

Page 64: ...back past the idle position to deactivate the cruise control system Telltale light for cruise control goes out Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 1 back to return to the speed saved be forehand Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruise control system If you release the twistgrip the motorcycle will decelerate only to the cruising speed saved in memory even though you migh...

Page 65: ...st spring preload unless the motorcycle is at a standstill Always check that the ground is level and firm Ease out bottom of cover 1 at position 2 In order not to damage the cover or the mounts disen gage the cover at positions 3 Your motorcycle s hand ling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust damping to suit spring preload If you want to re...

Page 66: ...Damping must be adapted to suit the surface on which the motor cycle is ridden and to suit spring preload An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softer damping Adjusting the damping characteristic for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on ...

Page 67: ...namic ESAOE Possible settings Dynamic ESA enables you to adjust your motorcycle s suspen sion to suit the load and the road conditions Via ride height sensors Dynamic ESA detects the movements in the chassis and suspension and responds to the same by ad justing the damper valves The chassis and suspension will thus be adapted to the characteristics of the terrain You can set the damping to a harde...

Page 68: ... load appear on the display One up One up with luggage Two up with luggage Select the vehicle load variant you want The suspension adjusts to suit the new setting and the Dy namic ESA reading changes accordingly The symbols for vehicle load and damping char acteristic are greyed while ad justment is in progress Clutch Adjusting the clutch lever Attempting to adjust the clutch lever while riding th...

Page 69: ...r settings are possible Position 1 Smallest span between handlebar grip and brake lever Position 4 Largest span between handlebar grip and brake lever Hill Start Control with Hill Start ControlOE Hill Start Control Operation Non application of the brake by the Hill Start Control assistant if engine ignition is switched off side stand extended a time limit exceeded approx 20 minutes or in the event...

Page 70: ... and increase the rate of tyre wear Always check that the tyre pres sures are correct At high road speeds tyre valves installed perpen dicular to the wheel rim have a tendency to open as a result of centrifugal force In order to avoid a sudden loss of tyre pressure fit a valve cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tyre and make sure that the cap is screwed on firmly Make sure the ground is leve...

Page 71: ...ning symbol ap pears it tells you that the on board system voltage is low If applicable the handlebar grip heating might have been tempor arily switched off Front seat heating with seat heatingOE Start the engine Seat heating can be activ ated only when the engine is running Call up the Seat heating menu The front seat has five stage heating Stage five is for heating the seat quickly it is advisab...

Page 72: ...witch 1 to the desired heating stage The rear seat has two stage heating Stage two is for heating the seat quickly it is advisable to switch back to stage one as soon as the seat is warm 2 Switch centred Heating off 3 One dot section of switch pressed 50 heating power 4 Two dot section of switch pressed 100 heating power Symbol 1 appears on the display indicating that the rear seat heat ing is ON ...

Page 73: ... mirror to the correct position by pressing gently at the edge of the glass Windscreen Adjusting windscreen Switch on the ignition When you pull away the wind screen automatically returns to the position it was in before the ignition was switched off Press top section of button 1 to raise the windscreen Press bottom section of but ton 1 to lower the windscreen Switch off the ignition The windscree...

Page 74: ...lock 1 of the stowage compartment To open the lid push the un locked lock barrel downwards Temperatures inside the stowage compartments can be high particularly in summer and it is important to remem ber that high temperatures might damage objects stowed in the compartments This applies in particular to electronic devices such as mobile phones and MP3 players Refer to the operating instructions of...

Page 75: ...h central lockingOE Lock Switch on the ignition and press button 3 Alternatively Press button 1 on the remote control The stowage compartment in the left side panel and the cases are locked with audio systemOE The stowage compartment in the right side panel is locked with topcaseOA The topcase is locked These locks cannot subsequently be unlocked manually The locked symbol appears on the display w...

Page 76: ...n cases 146 First turn the key in the top case lock 45 past the LOCK position then turn it to the dot position and press in the lock barrel The release lever pops open Logon of remote controls If a remote control has been mis laid and a replacement acquired or if you are going to use an ad ditional remote control you must invariably log on all the remote controls in the set Enable logon of the rem...

Page 77: ...ntral locking system stops responding to the signals from a remote control the unit in question has to be synchronised This can happen for example if the buttons on the remote con trol were pressed too frequently while the remote control was out of range of the anti theft alarm The procedure for synchron ising the remote controls is as follows Switch on the ignition Press and hold down buttons 1 a...

Page 78: ...e positive terminal up Battery type CR 123 A The LED on the remote control lights up the remote control has to be synchronised Press button 1 twice LED 3 flashes for a few seconds The remote control is again ready for use DWA Deactivation without remote control with anti theft alarm DWA OE Kill switch in operating position run Switch on the ignition Turn indicators flash once Confirmation tone sou...

Page 79: ... off the ignition Activation takes 30 seconds to complete Turn indicators flash twice Confirmation tone sounds twice if programmed Anti theft alarm DWA is switched on Deactivation with remote control with anti theft alarm DWA OE with central lockingOE Press button 2 on the remote control once See also the other func tions of the remote control for the central locking system If the alarm function i...

Page 80: ...of the moving train could trip the alarm press button 1 on the remote control again during the activation phase Turn indicators flash three times Confirmation tone sounds three times if programmed Motion sensor is deactivated Alarm with anti theft alarm DWA OE 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 DWA an...

Page 81: ...gnition switched on with unauthorised key Flashes 4x Disconnection of the DWA anti theft alarm from the motorcycle s battery Flashes 5x Motion sensor 3 DWA Adapting with anti theft alarm DWA OE Call up the Settings menu and select Vehicle Alarm syst The following settings are avail able Automatic On Anti theft alarm is activated auto matically when the ignition is switched off Automatic Off Anti t...

Page 82: ...nt seat 1 to the rear to disengage it from seat retainer bridge 3 and remove with seat heatingOE Disconnect plug 2 for the seat heating Remove the front seat and place it upholstered side down on a clean dry surface Installing front seat with seat heatingOE Connect plug 1 of the seat heating 4 80 z Operation ...

Page 83: ...t 80 Pull latch 1 to the rear and re move adjusting plate 2 Turn the adjusting plate to position A for the lower seat height Turn the adjusting plate to position B for the higher seat height Insert the adjusting plate in the desired position into mounts 2 and then push it into latch 1 Installing front seat 80 Rear seat Removing rear seat Switch off the ignition Remove front seat 80 4 81 z Operatio...

Page 84: ... slightly with seat heatingOE Disconnect plug 1 of the seat heating and remove the rear seat Place the seat upholstered side down on a clean surface Installing rear seat with seat heatingOE Connect plug 1 of the seat heating Lay the rear seat on mounts 1 4 82 z Operation ...

Page 85: ...Install screws 1 4 83 z Operation ...

Page 86: ...4 84 z Operation ...

Page 87: ...Riding Safety instructions 86 Checklist 88 Starting 88 Running in 91 Shifting gear 91 Brakes 92 Parking your motorcycle 93 Refuelling 94 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 95 5 85 z Riding ...

Page 88: ...t the weight is uniformly distributed between right and left Pack heavy 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 Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with topcase fitted as stated on the label inside the topcase with tank rucksackOA Not...

Page 89: ... not attempt to start or run the engine with a spark plug cap disconnected Stop the engine immediately if it misfires Use only unleaded fuel Comply with all specified main tenance intervals Unburned fuel will destroy the catalytic converter Note the points listed for protec tion of the catalytic converter Risk of overheating Cooling would be inadequate if the engine were allowed to idle for a leng...

Page 90: ...ect neutral or if a gear is engaged pull the clutch lever You cannot start the mo torcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged The engine will switch itself off if you start it with the gearbox in neutral and then engage a gear before retracting the side stand When starting a cold engine at low ambient temperatures disengage the clutch and turn the twistgrip slightly to open the thrott...

Page 91: ...r al warning light cannot be dis played Check that the General warning light comes on and that it shows red and yellow Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer ABS self diagnosis BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per forms self diagnosis to ensure its operability Self diagnosis starts automatically when you switch on the ignition...

Page 92: ...witch on the ignition Phase 1 Test of the diagnosable system components with the vehicle at a standstill slow flashes Phase 2 Test of the diagnosis compat ible system components while the motorcycle is on the move slow flashes ASC self diagnosis completed The ASC warning light goes out Make sure that all the warning and telltale lights come on in the pre ride check ASC self diagnosis not completed...

Page 93: ...n good time Tyres New tyres have a smooth sur face This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in This running in pro cedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip New tyres do not provide full grip straight away Wet roads and extremely sharp in clines pose a risk of accident Ride carefully and avoid extremely sharp inclines...

Page 94: ... Brakes How can stopping distance be minimised Each time the brakes are applied a load distribution shift takes place with the load shifting for ward from the rear to the front wheel The sharper the motor cycle decelerates the more load is shifted to the front wheel The higher the wheel load the more braking force can be transmitted without the wheel locking To optimise stopping distance apply the...

Page 95: ... or off road Wetness and dirt result in poor braking efficiency Apply the brakes lightly while riding to remove wetness and dirt or dismount and clean the brakes Think ahead and brake in good time until full braking efficiency is restored Parking your motorcycle Side stand Switch off the engine If the ground is soft or un even there is no guaran tee that the motorcycle will rest firmly on the stan...

Page 96: ...d fuel or fuel with metal lic additives e g manganese or iron You can run the engine on fuel with a maximum ethanol con tent of 10 i e E10 Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded max 10 ethanol E10 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Refuelling Fuel is highly flammable A naked flame close to the fuel tank can cause a fire or ex plosion Do not smoke Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank Fuel expands when hot Fu...

Page 97: ...ing light to switch off The usable fuel capacity specified in the technical data is the quantity that the fuel tank could hold if it had been run dry and the engine had cut out due to a lack of fuel Usable fuel capacity approx 25 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close Remove the key and close the protective cap Securing motorcycle for transportation Make sure that a...

Page 98: ...osition do not place it on the side stand or centre stand Risk of damaging compon ents Take care not to trap components such as brake lines or wires Pass the straps on left and right through the fork bridge and strap the motorcycle down At the rear secure the straps to the rear footrests on both sides and tighten the straps Tension all the straps uniformly to hold the vehicle securely 5 96 z Ridin...

Page 99: ...Engineering details Riding mode 98 Shift assistant Pro 99 Hill Start Control 100 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 100 BMW Motorrad ASC 103 RDC 105 ESA 106 6 97 z Engineering details ...

Page 100: ...iding skill Throttle response in the RAIN mode Restrained in the ROAD mode Direct with Pro riding modesOE in the DYNAMIC mode Dy namic RAIN mode The ASC system intervenes early enough to prevent the rear wheel from spinning On road surfaces with high to medium grip dry and wet asphalt to dry cobble stones the motorcycle remains very stable movements of the tail are clearly perceptible only on slip...

Page 101: ... gearshifts on a trip can be done without us ing the clutch Less relative movement between rider and passenger because the shift pauses are shorter It is not necessary to close the throttle valve when shifting un der acceleration When braking and downshifting throttle valve closed engine speed is adjusted by blipping the throttle Shift time is shorter than a gearshift with clutch actuation In orde...

Page 102: ...le from rolling back on a gradient without the rider having to keep pressure ap plied to the brake lever When Hill Start Control is activated pressure is built up in the rear brake system to keep the ma chine at a standstill on a gradient The holding pressure built up in the brake system depends on the steepness of the gradient BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Partially integral brakes Your motorcycle is...

Page 103: ... road can drop to zero If the brakes are applied under these circumstances the ABS has to reduce braking force to ensure that directional sta bility is maintained when the wheels regain contact with the road surface At this instant the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS must assume an extremely low coefficient of friction so that the wheels will continue to rotate un der all imaginable circumstances becaus...

Page 104: ...track The driving behaviour should be ad apted to actual driving skills and the road conditions Special situations The speeds of the front and rear wheels are compared as one means of detecting a wheel s incipient tendency to lock If the system registers implaus ible values for a lengthy period the ABS function is deactivated for safety reasons and an ABS fault message is issued Self dia gnosis ha...

Page 105: ...eg ate the additional safety offered by this system BMW Motorrad ASC How does ASC work The BMW Motorrad ASC system compares the speed of rotation of the front wheel and the rear wheel The differential is used to compute slip as a measure of the reserves of stability available at the rear wheel If slip exceeds a certain limit the engine control intervenes and adapts the engine torque accordingly Wh...

Page 106: ...rrad ASC Riding for a lengthy period with the front wheel lifted off the ground Wheelie with ASC de activated Rear wheel rotating with the vehicle held stationary by ap plying the front brake Burn Out Heating up with the motorcycle on the centre stand or an auxil iary stand engine idling or with a gear engaged Accelerating the motorcycle to a defined minimum speed after switching the ignition off ...

Page 107: ... for each tyre until the tyre pressure signal is received for the first time The sensors continue to transmit the measured value signals for some time after the vehicle comes to a stop Time for transmission of measured values after vehicle comes to a stop min 15 min An error message is issued if wheels without sensors are fit ted to a vehicle equipped with an RDC control unit Tyre pressure ranges ...

Page 108: ...rvice station to compensate for the difference between the RDC reading and the value in the table Example According to the Rider s Manual the tyre pressure should be 2 5 bar The multifunction display shows the following reading 2 3 bar So pressure is low by 0 2 bar The gauge on the air line shows 2 4 bar You must now increase tyre pressure until the value is Example 2 6 bar ESA with Dynamic ESAOE ...

Page 109: ...with Pro riding modesOE The suspension setting depends on the riding mode selected The damping defined by the rid ing mode can be changed by the rider 6 107 z Engineering details ...

Page 110: ...6 108 z Engineering details ...

Page 111: ...eneral instructions 110 Toolkit 110 Engine oil 111 Brake system 112 Coolant 116 Clutch 118 Rims and tyres 118 Wheels 119 Front wheel stand 125 Lighting 127 Jump starting 133 Battery 134 Fuses 138 7 109 z Maintenance ...

Page 112: ... cial tools and a thorough know ledge of the technology involved If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standard toolkit 1 Screwdriver handle 2 Reversible screwdriver blade With Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 Remove front seat 80 Removing and installing body panels 3 Tool for oil cap Topping up the engine oil 112 Removing rear seat 81 In...

Page 113: ...ad correctly check the oil level only after at engine operating temperature Switch off the engine when it is at operating temperature Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Wait five minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan Check the oil level in oil level indicator 1 Engine oil specified level Between MIN and MAX marks If the oil level is below t...

Page 114: ...e specified level Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 95 l Difference between MIN and MAX Checking engine oil level 111 Install cap 2 of the oil filler neck Brake system Checking function of brakes Pull the front brake lever The pressure point must be clearly perceptible Press the footbrake lever The pressure point must be clearly perceptible If pressure points are not clearly perceptible Inc...

Page 115: ...rake pads worn past the minimum permissible thick ness can cause a reduction in braking efficiency and under certain circumstances they can cause damage to the brake sys tem In order to ensure the dependab ility of the brake system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad ...

Page 116: ...s tem In order to ensure the dependab ility of the brake system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking brake fluid level front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking e...

Page 117: ... 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 Motorrad dealer Checking the brake fluid level rear brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check the brake fluid level at regular intervals Make ...

Page 118: ...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 preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Coolant Check coolant level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Allow the engine to cool down Check the coolant level in ex...

Page 119: ...preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Top up coolant Remove screws 1 Ease side panel 3 out at the front Lugs 4 are disengaged from the grommets Work side panel 1 up and clear of side trim 2 and remove not ing the lugs arrows Open cap 1 of the coolant ex pansion tank and top up the coolant to the specified level Check coolant level 116 Close the cap of the coolant expansion tank 7 117 z Main...

Page 120: ...ed BMW Motorrad dealer Rims and tyres Checking rims Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Visually inspect the rims for defects Have any damaged rims in spected by a specialist work shop and replaced if neces sary preferably by an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking tyre tread depth Your motorcycle s handling and grip can be impaired even before the tyr...

Page 121: ...your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or in the internet at www bmw motorrad com Effect of wheel size on frame and suspension control systems Wheel size is very important as a parameter for the frame and suspension control sys tems ABS and ASC In particu lar the diameter and the width of a vehicle s wheels are pro grammed into the control unit and are fundamental to all cal culations Any change in t...

Page 122: ...RDC sensor Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor Removing front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Disengage the ABS sensor cable from retaining clips 1 and 2 Remove screw 3 and remove the ABS sensor from its bore Mask off the parts of...

Page 123: ...pull the brake callipers back and out until clear of the brake discs Lift the front of the motorcycle until the front wheel is clear of the ground preferably using a BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Installing the front wheel stand 125 Remove right hand axle clamp ing screw 1 Remove screw 1 Remove left hand axle clamp ing screw 2 Press quick release axle slightly toward the inside so as to be better...

Page 124: ...S and ASC systems at the start of this chapter Threaded fasteners not tightened to the specified torque can work loose or their threads can suffer damage Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Slip spacing bushing 1 into the wheel hub on the left hand side The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate i...

Page 125: ...ld quick release axle on the right hand side Quick release axle in telescopic forks 30 Nm Tighten left hand axle clamp ing screw 2 to the specified torque Clamping screw for quick release axle in telescopic fork 19 Nm Tighten right axle clamping screw 1 to the specified torque Clamping screw for quick release axle in telescopic fork 19 Nm Removing the front wheel stand Place brake calipers left an...

Page 126: ...aining clips 1 and 2 Insert the ABS sensor into its bore and install screw 3 Removing rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Engage first gear Risk of burns from hot ex haust system Do not touch hot parts of the exhaust system Allow rear silencer to cool down Remove studs 1 from the rear wheel while supporting the wheel Roll the rear wheel o...

Page 127: ... studs Install wheel studs 1 and tighten to specified torque Rear wheel to wheel flange Tightening sequence Tighten in diagonally opposite se quence 60 Nm Front wheel stand Installing the front wheel stand The BMW Motorrad front wheel stand is not designed to support motorcycles not fitted with a centre stand or without other auxiliary stands A motor cycle resting only on the front wheel stand and...

Page 128: ...he front axle Align the two adapters 2 so that the front forks are securely seated Tighten securing screw 1 If the motorcycle is on the centre stand and is raised too far the centre stand will lift clear of the ground and the mo torcycle could topple to one side When raising the vehicle make sure that the centre stand re mains on the ground Apply uniform pressure to push the front wheel stand down...

Page 129: ...it counter clockwise to replace the bulb for the low beam headlight Disconnect plug 1 Disengage spring clip 1 and swing it aside Remove bulb 2 Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for the low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Hold the bulb by the base only in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Insert bulb 2 making sure that the tab is correctly positioned The bulb might face in a direction other...

Page 130: ...edure for replacing the left bulb The procedure for working on the right side is the same Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove screws 2 Ease speaker cover 1 to the left to remove Remove screws 1 Carefully remove speaker unit 2 noting the plug Disconnect plug 1 7 128 z Maintenance ...

Page 131: ... 2 Replace the defective bulb Bulb for high beam headlight H1 12 V 55 W Hold the bulb by the base only in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Install bulb 2 making sure that the tab is correctly positioned The bulb might face in a direction other than that shown here Insert spring clip 1 7 129 z Maintenance ...

Page 132: ...osi tion and install screws 2 Replacing bulb for parking light The description below steps you through the procedure for replacing the left bulb The procedure for working on the right side is the same Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition 7 130 z Maintenance ...

Page 133: ...ve speaker unit 2 noting the plug Disconnect plug 1 Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition Remove cover 1 by turning it counter clockwise Pull cable 2 gently to disen gage bulb socket 1 from the light housing 7 131 z Maintenance ...

Page 134: ...ith Pro headlightOE Lighting rings integrated into headlight Use a clean dry cloth to hold the bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Insert bulb 1 into the bulb socket Insert bulb socket 1 into the light housing using cable 2 for assistance Turn cover 1 clockwise to in stall Connect plug 1 7 132 z Maintenance ...

Page 135: ...ngs are integrated into the headlight and can be replaced only together with the headlight Consult a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Replacing LED auxiliary headlights with LED auxiliary headlightsOA The LED auxiliary headlights can only be replaced as a unit it is not possible to replace individual LEDs Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW M...

Page 136: ...onnect one end of the black jump lead to the negative terminal of the donor battery and the other end to negative terminal 1 of the discharged battery Run the engine of the donor vehicle during jump starting Start the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery in the usual way if the en gine does not start wait a few minutes before repeating the attempt in order to protect the starter motor...

Page 137: ...in additional information from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Charge battery when connected Charging the connected battery directly at the bat tery terminals can damage the vehicle electronics Always disconnect the battery from the on board circuits be fore recharging it with a charger connected directly to the battery posts If you switch on the igni tion and the multifunction display and ind...

Page 138: ...ard systems and connect the charger directly to the battery Charging battery when disconnected Charge the battery using a suitable charger Comply with the operating in structions of the charger Once the battery is fully charged disconnect the charger s terminal clips from the battery terminals The battery has to be re charged at regular intervals in the course of a lengthy period of disuse See the...

Page 139: ...n Slightly lift the battery and ease it clear of the holder until the battery positive terminal is ac cessible Disconnect battery negative lead 1 and remove the battery Secure battery positive lead 1 Push battery into the mounting First push the retaining plate under the battery at position 1 and then seat it in mounts 2 7 137 z Maintenance ...

Page 140: ...ion Set the time in Settings Time and set the date in Settings Date Fuses Replace fuses Switch off the ignition Remove front seat 80 Any attempt to jumper a defective fuse gives rise to the risk of a short circuit and fire Always replace a defective fuse with a new fuse of the same amperage Consult the fuse assignment diagram and replace the de fective fuse 7 138 z Maintenance ...

Page 141: ...referably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Installing front seat 80 Fuse assignment Fuse box 15 A Slot 1 Instrument cluster alarm system DWA ignition lock diagnostic socket topcase light Fuse box 7 5 A Slot 2 Multifunction switch left tyre pressure con trol RDC audio system 7 139 z Maintenance ...

Page 142: ...7 140 z Maintenance ...

Page 143: ...Accessories General instructions 142 Power sockets 142 Navigation system 143 Cases 146 Topcase 148 8 141 z Accessories ...

Page 144: ...hat the vehicle does not infringe the national road vehicle construction and use regulations applicable in your country Your BMW Motorrad dealer can offer expert advice on the choice of genuine BMW parts accessor ies and other products You can examine all the optional accessories from BMW Motorrad by visiting our website www bmw motorrad com Power sockets Connection of electrical devices You can s...

Page 145: ...ability the power sockets are switched off The power sockets are also switched off when the max imum load capability as stated in the technical data is ex ceeded Navigation system Installing navigation device with navigation systemOA with preparation for navigation systemOE Operate latch 1 and remove cover 2 First seat navigation device 1 in the mount and then pivot it backward 2 Press the navigat...

Page 146: ... and remove navigation device 2 Install cover 2 Check that the cover is secure in the cradle Top retaining cap 1 must be fully engaged Operating navigation device with preparation for navigation systemOE If applicable switch on the nav igation device Call up the Navigation menu The options for using the naviga tion device appear on the display Page You can page from view to view the choices are ma...

Page 147: ... the op erating instructions for the Navig ator Reserve fuel level warning The settings for the fuel gauge enable you to define a distance that is covered per full tank of fuel The motorcycle sends the figure for residual range possible with the fuel remaining in the fuel tank to the Navigator so it is no longer necessary to enter this value Time and date The Navigator sends time and date to the m...

Page 148: ...rn the key to the in the case lock to the position indicated by the dot Push lock barrel 1 down Lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the case Closing cases Pull release lever 2 all the way up Close the lid of the case and press it down Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case The cases can also be locked by turning the lock to the LOCK positio...

Page 149: ...he RELEASE position in the case lock The handle pops out Pull carry handle 3 up as far as it will go The case is released and can be removed Install cases Pull the handle up as far as it will go Seat the case in holders 4 Push handle 3 down until it engages Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and re move the key from the lock 8 147 z Accessories ...

Page 150: ...d of the topcase Closing topcase with topcaseOA Pull release lever 2 all the way up Close the lid of the topcase and hold it down Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case The topcase can also be locked by turning the lock to the LOCK position In this case ensure that the vehicle key is not left in the topcase Push release lever 2 down until it engages Turn the key in the topcase ...

Page 151: ... 2 toward the outside and hold it in this posi tion Turn rotary latch 3 in the direc tion indicated by the RELEASE arrow Release warning 4 is visible Close the topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier Installing rear seat 82 Installing front seat 80 Installing topcase Remove front seat 80 Removing rear seat 81 with topcaseOA If applicable empty the top case and l...

Page 152: ...e of the topcase Release warning 4 is no longer visible If the release warning is still vis ible the topcase is not correctly secured Make sure that the topcase is correctly seated on the luggage carrier Route the connecting cable forward in cable guide 5 Work the cable into position at positions 6 Connect plug 1 Installing rear seat 82 Installing front seat 80 8 150 z Accessories ...

Page 153: ...re Care products 152 Washing the motorcycle 152 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 152 Paint care 153 Laying up the motorcycle 154 Protective wax coating 154 Restoring motorcycle to use 154 9 151 z Care ...

Page 154: ...e immediately after it has been exposed to strong sunlight and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the vehicle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip After the motorcycle has been washed ridden through water or ridden in the rain the brake discs and pads might be wet and the brakes might n...

Page 155: ... use a garden hose with low water pressure Cooling fins can be bent easily Take care not to bend the fins when cleaning the radiator Rubber components Treat rubber components with water or BMW rubber care products Using silicone sprays for the care of rubber seals can cause damage Do not use silicone sprays or care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the vehicle regularly will help co...

Page 156: ...able lubricant Coat bright metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Stand the motorcycle in a dry room in such a way that there is no load on either wheel preferably using front wheel and rear wheel stands from BMW Protective wax coating If water is no longer forming beads on the paint surface it must be waxed BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or products...

Page 157: ...s 157 Engine 158 Fuel 159 Engine oil 159 Clutch 160 Transmission 160 Rear wheel drive 161 Running gear 161 Brakes 162 Wheels and tyres 163 Electrics 164 Frame 165 Anti theft alarm 166 Dimensions 166 Weights 167 Riding specifications 167 10 155 z Technical data ...

Page 158: ...h activated Set emergency off switch kill switch to operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling 94 Battery flat Charge battery when connected 135 10 156 z Technical data ...

Page 159: ... M10 x 65 38 Nm Clamping screw for quick re lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 19 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1 25 x 40 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to holder M6 x 50 8 Nm 10 157 z Technical data ...

Page 160: ...and a counterbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 5 1 Nominal output 92 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 Torque 125 Nm at engine speed 6500 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 min 1 engine at regular operating tempera ture 10 158 z Technical data ...

Page 161: ...ve fuel approx 4 l BMW recommends BP fuels Engine oil Engine oil capacity approx 4 l with filter change Viscosity class Product recommended by BMW Motorrad Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W 40 API SL JASO MA2 Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 95 l difference between MIN and MAX BMW recommends 10 159 z Technical data ...

Page 162: ...integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1 650 primary transmission ratio 2 438 39 16 teeth 1st gear 1 714 36 21 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 059 36 34 teeth 4th gear 0 943 33 35 teeth 5th gear 0 848 28 33 teeth 6th gear 1 061 35 33 teeth transmission output ratio 10 160 z Technical data ...

Page 163: ... BMW Telelever with anti dive top fork bridge leading link mounted on engine and telescopic forks central spring strut supported by leading link and frame Design of front wheel suspension Central shock absorber with helical spring with Dynamic ESAOE Central shock absorber complete with torsion spring and header tank electrically adjustable de compression and compression stage damping Spring travel...

Page 164: ...ng and header tank electrically adjustable de compression and compression stage damping electrically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 135 mm Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake with 4 pis ton radial monobloc calipers and floating brake discs Brake pad material front Sintered metal Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2 piston ...

Page 165: ...www bmw motorrad com Front wheel Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Front wheel rim size 3 5 x 17 Tyre designation front 120 70 17 Rear wheel Rear wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Rear wheel rim size 5 5 x 17 Tyre designation rear 180 55 17 Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar tyre cold 10 163 z Technical data ...

Page 166: ...k diagnostic socket topcase light 7 5 A Slot 2 Multifunction switch left tyre pres sure control RDC audio system Battery Battery type AGM Absorbent Glass Mat battery Battery rated voltage 12 V Battery rated capacity 16 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8D J Electrode gap of spark plug 0 8 0 1 mm 10 164 z Technical data ...

Page 167: ...s integrated into headlight Bulb for tail light brake light LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear LED Frame Frame type Tubular steel frame with load bearing drive unit aluminium rear frame Type plate location Frame front left beside spring strut Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame front right on steering head 10 165 z Technical dat...

Page 168: ...eat height 805 825 mm without rider at unladen weight with front seat lowOE 760 780 mm without rider at unladen weight with front seat highOE 830 850 mm without rider at unladen weight Rider s inside leg arc heel to heel 1810 1850 mm without rider at unladen weight with front seat lowOE 1740 1780 mm without rider at unladen weight with front seat highOE 1875 1915 mm without rider at unladen weight...

Page 169: ... Unladen weight 274 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel including cases Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 221 kg Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 167 z Technical data ...

Page 170: ...10 168 z Technical data ...

Page 171: ...Service BMW Motorrad Service 170 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 170 Maintenance work 170 Confirmation of maintenance work 172 Confirmation of service 177 11 169 z Service ...

Page 172: ...orrad recommends compliance with the maintenance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all maintenance and re pair work that is carried out con firmed in the Service chapter in this manual For generous treat ment of claims submitted after the warranty period has expired evidence of regular maintenance is essential Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer can provide information on BMW services a...

Page 173: ...en the next service will be due Riders who cover long distances in a year might have to bring in their vehicles for service before the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odometer reading is entered as well in the confirma tion of service Servicing has to be brought forward if this odo meter reading is reached before the next scheduled date for the service The service...

Page 174: ...ntenance 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 signature 11 172 z Service ...

Page 175: ...ter 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 Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 173 z Service ...

Page 176: ...ter 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 Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 174 z Service ...

Page 177: ...ter 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 Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 175 z Service ...

Page 178: ...ter 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 Next service at the latest on or if logged beforehand Odometer reading Stamp signature 11 176 z Service ...

Page 179: ...on 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 11 177 z Service ...

Page 180: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 178 z Service ...

Page 181: ...Appendix Certificates 180 RDC certificate 184 12 179 z Appendix ...

Page 182: ...ung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S p A seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele English Hereby Meta System S p A declares that this PF240009 is in compliance with the essential requiremen...

Page 183: ... p A deklaruoja kad šis PF240009 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Meta System S p A dat het toestel PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Hawnhekk Meta System S p A jiddikjara li dan PF240009 jikkonforma mal ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħra...

Page 184: ...er som framgår av direktiv 1999 5 EG Íslenska Hér með lýsir Meta System S p A yfir því að PF240009 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk Meta System S p A erklærer herved at utstyret PF240009 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF USA Canada Product name TX BMW MR FCC ID P3O98400 IC 4429A TXBMWMR This d...

Page 185: ...MR 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 standards Health Safety art 3 1 EN 60950 1 EMC art 3 2 ETSI EN 301 489 1 3 Spectrum ETSI EN 300 220 2 Human exposure EN 62311 According to Directive 1999 5 CE Reggio Emilia 14 07 2010 Technical Direct...

Page 186: ...ppareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement WARNING Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance co...

Page 187: ...llation 136 Maintenance instructions 134 Removal 136 Technical data 164 Warning for battery charge current 35 Warning for battery voltage low 35 Brake fluid Checking fluid level front 114 Checking fluid level rear 115 Reservoir front 13 Reservoir rear 13 Brake pads Checking front 112 Checking rear 113 Running in 91 Brakes Adjusting handlebar lever 67 Checking function 112 Safety instructions 92 Te...

Page 188: ...on 54 Engine starting 88 Technical data 158 Warning for engine electronics 33 Engine oil Checking fill level 111 Filler neck 13 Oil dipstick 13 Oil level 40 Technical data 159 Topping up 112 Warning for engine oil level 32 Equipment 7 ESA Control 15 Engineering details 106 Operation 65 F Frame Technical data 165 Front seat Adjusting seat height 81 Height adjuster 14 Installation 80 Lock 11 Removal...

Page 189: ...g on 46 Immobiliser Spare key 46 Warning 32 Instrument panel adjusting 71 Ambient light brightness sensor 18 Overview 18 J Jump starting 133 K Keys 45 L Lighting LED auxiliary headlights replacing 133 LED rear light replacing 133 Replacing bulb for high beam headlight 128 Replacing bulb for low beam headlight 127 Replacing bulb for parking light 130 Technical data 165 Warning for bulb failure 34 W...

Page 190: ...4 O Odometer and tripmeters Operation 53 On board computer Operation 51 P Parking 93 Power socket Notes on use 142 Position on the motorcycle 13 Pre ride check 89 R RDC Adhesive label for rim 120 Engineering details 105 Reading 42 Warnings 37 Rear seat Installation 81 Removal 81 Rear wheel drive Technical data 161 Refuelling 94 Remote control registration 74 Replacing battery 75 synchronising 75 R...

Page 191: ...wheel drive 161 Running gear 161 Spark plugs 164 Standards 7 Transmission 160 Weights 167 Wheels and tyres 163 Telltale lights 18 Overview 22 Toolkit Contents 110 Position on the motorcycle 14 Topcase Operation 148 Torques 157 Transmission Technical data 160 Troubleshooting chart 156 Turn indicators Control 15 Operation 58 Type plate Position on the motorcycle 13 Tyres Checking inflation pressure ...

Page 192: ... 32 Fuel reserve 39 Immobiliser 32 Mode of presentation 26 Outside temperature warning 32 RDC 37 Service 39 Undervoltage 35 Warnings overview 28 Weights Technical data 167 Wheels Change of size 119 Checking rims 118 Installing front wheel 122 Installing the rear wheel 124 Removing front wheel 120 Technical data 163 Windscreen adjusting 71 Control 15 13 190 z Index ...

Page 193: ...ncies 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 2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich Germany Not to be reproduced by any means whatsoever wholly or in part without the written per mission of BMW Motorrad After Sales Origina...

Page 194: ...10 ethanol E10 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 25 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar tyre cold BMW recommends Order No 01 41 8 543 801 07 2013 1st edition 01 01418543801 01418543801 01418543801 ...

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