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Stowage compartment

Opening stowage
compartment

Open lock barrel

1

with the

ignition key.
To open the lid, push the un-
locked lock barrel downwards.

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutch
fluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw

1

clockwise to increase the span
between the clutch lever and
the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw

1

counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the clutch
lever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw is
easier to turn if you push

the clutch lever forward.

Brakes

Adjust the handbrake
lever

Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust the
handbrake lever while riding

the motorcycle can lead to acci-
dents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the mo-
torcycle is at a standstill.

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Summary of Contents for R 1200 RT 2011

Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual R 1200 RT The Ultimate Riding Machine ProCarManuals com...

Page 2: ...e 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 p...

Page 3: ...ontains 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 h...

Page 4: ...ise con trol 23 Service due indicator 24 Range 24 Ambient temperature 25 Tyre pressures 25 Warnings 26 4 Operation 39 Ignition switch steering lock 40 Electronic immobiliser EWS 41 Clock 41 Reading 42...

Page 5: ...Bulbs 110 Body panels 116 Jump starting 117 Battery 118 9 Care 123 Care products 124 Washing motorcycle 124 Cleaning easily damaged components 124 Paint care 125 Protective wax coating 126 Laying up m...

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

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...is Rider s Manual you will find these features described in separate manuals Technical data All dimensions weights and power ratings stated in the Rider s Manual are quoted to the standards and comply...

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

Page 11: ...ews General views General view left side 11 General view right side 13 Underneath the seat 15 Multifunction switch left 16 Multifunction switch right 18 Instrument panel 19 2 9 z General views ProCarM...

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

Page 13: ...rvoir front 99 3 On board socket OE OA 86 4 Adjuster for damping char acteristic rear suspension 56 5 adjustable shift lever 54 6 Engine oil level indicator 95 7 Power socket 86 8 Vehicle Identificati...

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Page 15: ...Control for rear seat heat ing underneath rear seat 48 3 Tank rucksack adapter 4 Fuel filler neck 73 5 Clutch fluid reservoir 6 electrically adjustable wind screen 54 7 Storage compartment 53 8 Engin...

Page 16: ...2 14 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 17: ...height adjust ment 62 2 Battery 118 3 Brake fluid reservoir rear 100 4 Rider s Manual 5 Toolkit 6 Helmet holder 62 7 Payload table 8 Table of tyre pressures 9 Adjuster for spring preload rear 55 2 15...

Page 18: ...45 3 with cruise control sys temOE Cruise control system con trol 51 4 Hazard warning flashers 46 5 Windscreen control 54 6 Operation of the flashing turn indicators 45 7 Horn 8 With Electronic Suspen...

Page 19: ...10 Selecting readings 42 2 17 z General views ProCarManuals com...

Page 20: ...itch right 1 with heated handlebar gripsOE Grip heating control 47 2 with seat heatingOE Front seat heating control 48 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 46 4 Starter button 68 2 18 z General views Pr...

Page 21: ...Rev counter 5 Anti theft alarm telltale light OE see separate instruc tions for use 6 Operation of the clock 41 Adjust the dimmer 44 7 Control for the odometer 42 8 Ambient light brightness sensor fo...

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

Page 23: ...cators Multifunction display 22 Warning and telltale lights 23 Telltale light of cruise control 23 Service due indicator 24 Range 24 Ambient temperature 25 Tyre pressures 25 Warnings 26 3 21 z Status...

Page 24: ...m readings 4 Gear indicator N indic ates neutral 5 The height of the column indicates engine tempera ture 6 with seat heatingOE Seat heating indicator 48 7 Clock 41 8 with heated handlebar gripsOE Gri...

Page 25: ...lltale light for neutral 4 ABS warning light 34 5 Telltale light for right turn indicators 6 with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE ASC warning light 35 7 General warning light in combination with wa...

Page 26: ...Pre Ride Check completes If service is overdue the due date or the odometer reading at which service was due is accompanied by the Gener al warning light showing yellow The word Service remains per ma...

Page 27: ...range reading does not ap pear until the fuel is down to the reserve level with on board computerOE The figure for average consump tion used to calculate range is not shown and might not be the same...

Page 28: ...e range General warning light 1 also comes on and shows yellow If the tyre pressure registered by the sensor is outside the per missible tolerance range the general warning light 1 flashes red The det...

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

Page 30: ...play Engine in emergency operation mode 31 Flashes red Appears on the dis play Insufficient engine oil pressure 32 Lights up red Appears on the dis play Insufficient battery charge current 32 Lights...

Page 31: ...4 Flashes ABS self diagnosis not completed 34 Lights up ABS fault 34 Quick flashes ASC intervention 34 Slow flashes ASC self diagnosis not completed 35 Lights up ASC deactivated 35 Lights up ASC fault...

Page 32: ...pres sure flashes or is displayed Signal transmission disrupted 37 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis play Sensor defective or system error 37 or is displayed Lights up yellow RDC appears on the disp...

Page 33: ...pectedly Do not run the fuel tank dry Possible cause The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel Reserve fuel approx 4 l Refuelling 73 Engine in emergency operation mode General w...

Page 34: ...ecialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Insufficient battery charge current General warning light shows red Battery symbol appears on the display A discharged battery can render...

Page 35: ...brake light rear light and rear indicator bulbs 113 Bulbs defective General warning light shows yellow Bulb symbol with two ar rows appears on the dis play A defective bulb places your safety at risk...

Page 36: ...well ahead ABS self diagnosis not completed ABS warning light flashes Possible cause The ABS function is not available because self diagnosis did not complete The motorcycle has to move forward a few...

Page 37: ...hat the ASC function is not available until self diagnosis has completed ASC deactivated with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE ASC warning light shows Possible cause The rider has switched off the A...

Page 38: ...mo torcycle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condition If the motorcycle can be ridden with the tyre in its present condi tion Incorrect tyre pressures im pair the motorcycle s hand ling cha...

Page 39: ...uses include radio communication systems operat ing in the vicinity and interfering with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors Move to another location and observe the RDC readings As...

Page 40: ...error message appears only briefly after the pre ride check completes Possible cause The integral battery in the anti theft alarm has lost a significant proportion of its original capa city There is...

Page 41: ...Emergency off switch kill switch 46 Grip heating 47 Seat heating 48 Automatic Stability Control ASC 49 Cruise control system 50 Stowage compartment 53 Clutch 53 Brakes 53 Shift mechanism 54 Mirrors 5...

Page 42: ...k that can be opened with the same key Consult a specialist workshop preferably an author ised BMW Motorrad dealer Switching on ignition Turn the key to position 1 Parking lights and all function circ...

Page 43: ...to the same ring as the ig nition key used to start the en gine could irritate the electron ics in which case the enabling signal for starting is not issued The EWS warning appears in the multifunctio...

Page 44: ...s flashing This completes the process Reading Selecting readings Switch on the ignition without on board computerOE Press button 1 to select the reading in display area 2 The following values can be d...

Page 45: ...ng tripmeter Switch on the ignition Select the desired tripmeter without on board computerOE Press and hold down button 1 until the tripmeter reading in display area 2 has reset with on board computer...

Page 46: ...dis play increases one level each time you press the button Each time you press the but ton after maximum brightness is reached brightness is re duced by one level Lights Side light The side lights s...

Page 47: ...n Switch the ignition on and off again to switch off the parking lights Turn indicators Operating flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition The turn indicators are can celled automatically after...

Page 48: ...til you release the button The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released Press button 1 to switch on the hazard warning flashers Ignition can be switched off Press...

Page 49: ...ow grip heating is switched off to ensure the battery s start ing capability Repeatedly press button 1 until the desired heating stage ap pears on the display The handlebar grips have two stage heatin...

Page 50: ...age ap pears on the display The front 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 The heating stage you...

Page 51: ...ack 50 heating power 4 Switch pushed forward 100 heating power The heating stage you have se lected is indicated by the symbol in the multifunction display 5 50 heating power 100 heating power Automat...

Page 52: ...ut if self diagnosis has not completed it starts flashing Release button 1 within two seconds The ASC warning light re mains off or continues to flash The ASC function is activated You also have the o...

Page 53: ...your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Accelerating Briefly push button 2 forward Speed is increased by approx 2 km h each time you push the button Push button 2 forward and hold it in...

Page 54: ...ystem Telltale light for cruise control goes out Resuming former cruising speed Briefly push button 2 back to return to the speed saved be forehand Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruise...

Page 55: ...till Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span between the clutch lever and the handlebar grip Turn adjusting screw 1 counter clockwise to reduce the span between the clutch lever and the...

Page 56: ...is easier to turn if you push the handbrake lever forward Shift mechanism Adjusting shift lever Slacken screw 1 Turn peg 2 to the desired pos ition Tighten screw 1 to the spe cified tightening torque...

Page 57: ...suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping characteristic settings Adjust the damping characteristic to suit spring preload Remove the rear seat 60 Adjust spring preload by turn ing kn...

Page 58: ...f injury by burns if you adjust the damping characteristic while the silencer is hot Use a screwdriver extension and wear protective gloves Adjust the damping character istic using the tool from the o...

Page 59: ...le to the load it carries and the sur face over which you intend riding You have a choice of three load modes with any of three damp ing variants selectable for each mode The detailed description of t...

Page 60: ...of time to pass without pressing button 1 the ESA setting then automatically dis appears from the display Tyres Checking tyre pressure Incorrect tyre pressures im pair the motorcycle s hand ling char...

Page 61: ...r in order to avoid damaging the plastic lens of the light Headlight beam throw and spring preload Headlight beam throw is gener ally kept constant when spring preload is adjusted to suit load Spring...

Page 62: ...d place the motor cycle on its stand Turn the key to unlatch seat lock 1 and hold it in this pos ition while pressing down the rear part of the rear seat Lift the rear seat at the rear and release the...

Page 63: ...onnect plug 3 Push the front seat into seat supporting rod 4 Make sure that the seat is correctly loc ated If you install the seat in the low position check that the seat s rubber buffers 5 are in the...

Page 64: ...eight Remove the front seat 60 Remove seat supporting rod 1 and reinsert it at the desired height Install the front seat 61 Helmet holder Securing helmet to motorcycle Remove the rear seat 60 Use a pl...

Page 65: ...ay when you hook the helmet into position Pass the steel cable through the helmet and the holder and position cable and helmet as shown here Install the rear seat 61 4 63 z Operation ProCarManuals com...

Page 66: ...4 64 z Operation ProCarManuals com...

Page 67: ...iding Riding Safety instructions 66 Checklist 68 Starting 68 Running in 71 Brakes 71 Parking your motorcycle 72 Refuelling 73 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 74 5 65 z Riding ProCarManuals com...

Page 68: ...ve risk When riding over kerbs and similar obstacles bear in mind that your motorcycle s ground clearance is limited Lowering the motorcycle s sus pension shortens suspension travel see the section en...

Page 69: ...le exhaust fumes Do not run the engine in an en closed space Risk of burn injury Engine and exhaust system become very hot when the motorcycle is in use There is a risk of burn injuries by contact wit...

Page 70: ...tings and wear limits before you ride off Brakes Brake fluid levels front and rear Clutch Clutch fluid level Damping characteristic setting and spring preload Tyre tread depth and tyre pressures Cases...

Page 71: ...gine before it completes Phase 1 General warning light shows red CHECK appears on the dis play Phase 2 General warning light shows yellow CHECK appears on the dis play with cruise control system SET...

Page 72: ...C self diagnosis with Automatic Stability Control ASC OE BMW Motorrad ASC performs self diagnosis to ensure its op erability Self diagnosis is per formed automatically when you switch on the ignition...

Page 73: ...ensate for this initial re duction in braking efficiency by exerting greater pressure on the levers New brake pads can extend stopping distance by a sig nificant margin Apply the brakes in good time T...

Page 74: ...se only the rear brakes when des cending mountain passes Under extreme conditions the brakes could overheat and suffer severe damage Use both front and rear brakes and make use of the engine s braking...

Page 75: ...stand Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm Excessive movements could cause the centre stand to retract and the motorcycle would topple in consequence Do not lean or sit on t...

Page 76: ...he sensor cannot register the new level neither the fuel level read ing nor the range readout can be updated Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premi...

Page 77: ...pon ents Take care not to trap components such as brake lines or wires At the front secure the straps to the top fork bridge on both sides Pass the straps through the leading link and tighten the stra...

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

Page 79: ...g details Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 78 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC 80 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC 82 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II 83 6 77 z Enginee...

Page 80: ...er increases braking pressure to the extent that brak ing force exceeds the maximum transferrable limit the wheels start to lock and the motorcycle loses its directional stability a fall is imminent B...

Page 81: ...If this happens the outcome can be a highsiding situation in which the motorcycle can flip over Severe braking can cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground When you brake bear in mind that ABS con...

Page 82: ...ential for you to comply strictly with the specified inspec tion intervals Reserves for safety The potentially shorter braking distances which BMW Motorrad Integral ABS permits must not be used as an...

Page 83: ...y to accelerate is restricted more and more as the angle of heel increases Con sequently there can be a per ceptible lag in acceleration out of very tight bends The speeds of the front and rear wheels...

Page 84: ...in formation to the control unit Each sensor has a centrifugal force tripswitch that does not enable transmission of the meas ured values until the motorcycle has accelerated to about 30 km h The disp...

Page 85: ...etween the RDC reading and the value in the table Example According to the Rider s Manual tyre pressure should be 2 5 bar but the reading in the multifunction display is 2 3 bar The gauge on the air l...

Page 86: ...ing a conventional coil spring and a plastic element Elastogran the lateral expansion of which can be restricted electro hydraulically using a displaceable sleeve The more the sleeve encloses the plas...

Page 87: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 86 Power sockets 86 Cases 87 Topcase 89 7 85 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 88: ...as assurance Tests conducted by these instances cannot make provision for all operating conditions experienced by BMW motorcycles and consequently they are not sufficient in some circumstances Use onl...

Page 89: ...routed in such a way that they Do not impede the rider Do not restrict the steering angle or obstruct handling Cannot be trapped Cases Opening cases Turn the key to the OPEN pos ition in the case lock...

Page 90: ...lock Remove the cases Turn the key to the RELEASE position in the case lock The handle pops out Pull handle 3 out and then pull it up as far as it will go The case is released and can be removed Inst...

Page 91: ...se Turn the key to the OPEN pos ition in the topcase lock Push lock barrel 1 forward Lever 2 pops up Pull the release lever all the way up The lid of the topcase opens Closing topcase Pull release lev...

Page 92: ...sition in the topcase lock The handle pops out Pull handle 3 up as far as it will go Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier Installing topcase Pull the handle up as far as...

Page 93: ...Push handle 3 down until it engages Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock 7 91 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 94: ...7 92 z Accessories ProCarManuals com...

Page 95: ...e General instructions 94 Toolkit 94 Engine oil 95 Brake system 96 Clutch 101 Rims and tyres 101 Wheels 102 Front wheel stand 109 Bulbs 110 Body panels 116 Jump starting 117 Battery 118 8 93 z Mainten...

Page 96: ...work calls for spe cial tools and a thorough know ledge of motorcycle technology If you are in doubt consult a specialist workshop preferably your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Toolkit Standard toolk...

Page 97: ...e engine cold or after no more than a short ride will lead to mis interpretation this in turn means that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil In order to ensure that the en g...

Page 98: ...plies if the oil level is too high Always make sure that the oil level is correct Top up the engine oil to the specified level Checking engine oil level 95 Use the tool from the toolkit to install the...

Page 99: ...ds 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 i...

Page 100: ...Brake 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 d...

Page 101: ...allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braking efficiency Check the brake fluid level at regular intervals Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle...

Page 102: ...efficiency Check the brake fluid level at regular intervals Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Remove the front seat 60 Check the brake fluid level i...

Page 103: ...level visual inspection It is impermissible for the clutch fluid level to drop If the clutch fluid level drops Unsuitable hydraulic fluids could cause damage to the clutch system Do not attempt to top...

Page 104: ...d You can obtain detailed informa tion from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Inter net at www bmw motorrad com Effect of wheel size on suspension control systems Wheel size is very import...

Page 105: ...the 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 Remove the front wheel Make sure the...

Page 106: ...Carefully pull the brake calipers back and out until clear of the brake discs Raise front of motorcycle until the front wheel can turn freely BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand...

Page 107: ...of the wheel hub The front wheel must be installed right way round to rotate in the correct direction Note the direction of rotation ar rows on the tyre or the wheel rim Roll the front wheel into posi...

Page 108: ...nst the discs Before riding off always check that the brakes bite as soon as the brake lever is pulled or the brake pedal depressed Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded Hold...

Page 109: ...the end silencer to the rear to remove and lay it on a padded rest Engage first gear Remove studs 3 from the rear wheel while supporting the wheel Lower the rear wheel to the ground and roll it out t...

Page 110: ...heel car rier Tightening sequence tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Push the end silencer onto the pipe at the exhaust flow control valve and turn it to its initial position If the gap bet...

Page 111: ...le Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor...

Page 112: ...t the centre stand remains on the ground Apply uniform pressure to push the front wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle Bulbs Replacing low beam and high beam headlight bulb The positions of the p...

Page 113: ...he low beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Bulb for high beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W Hold the new bulb by the base only in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Install bulb 5 making sure that tab 6...

Page 114: ...116 Remove the side light bulb through opening 1 Remove the bulb holder from the headlight housing by turn ing lever 2 counter clockwise Remove bulb 3 from the bulb holder Replace the defective bulb B...

Page 115: ...ld topple in the course of the operations described below Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and firmly supported Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its st...

Page 116: ...s rear PY21W 12 V 21 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign matter Press bulb 4 into its socket and turn it clockwise to install Insert the bulb holder...

Page 117: ...counter clockwise to remove Replace the defective bulb Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front PY21W 12 V 21 W Use a clean dry cloth to hold the new bulb in order to keep the glass free of foreign m...

Page 118: ...and out Guide tool from toolkit parallel to edge 1 of the speaker grille and through aperture 2 Remove screw 3 inside the aperture while holding the fir ing panel in position Work the flashing turn in...

Page 119: ...the engine Ex cessively high current can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle electronics Do not use the on board socket to jump start the engine of the motorcycle A short circuit can res ult...

Page 120: ...r motor and the donor battery Allow both engines to idle for a few minutes before disconnect ing the jump leads Disconnect the jump lead from the negative terminals first then disconnect the second le...

Page 121: ...completely flat battery voltage is less than 9 V Attempting to charge a com pletely flat battery via the on board socket can cause damage to the motorcycle s electronics If a battery has discharged t...

Page 122: ...battery Al ways fully recharge the battery before restoring it to use Removing battery Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand with anti theft alarm DWA OE If app...

Page 123: ...cap 3 to the pos itive terminal of the battery The connect battery negative lead 1 If the battery was discon nected from the motorcycle for a prolonged period of time it will be necessary to enter the...

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Page 125: ...Care products 124 Washing motorcycle 124 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 124 Paint care 125 Protective wax coating 126 Laying up motorcycle 126 Restoring motorcycle to use 126 9 123 z Care ProCarM...

Page 126: ...at 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 the motorcycle has been washed r...

Page 127: ...can cause damage Do not use silicone sprays or other care products that contain silicon Paint care Washing the motorcycle regularly will help counteract the long term effects of substances that dam a...

Page 128: ...lutch lever pivots and the main and side stand pivots with a suit 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 s...

Page 129: ...fasteners 129 Engine 131 Fuel 132 Engine oil 133 Clutch 134 Transmission 134 Rear wheel drive 135 Running gear 135 Brakes 137 Wheels and tyres 137 Electrics 138 Frame 139 Dimensions 140 Weights 141 Ri...

Page 130: ...witch activated Kill switch in 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...

Page 131: ...p screws M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick release axle in axle holder M24 x 1 5 50 Nm Rear wheel FR Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold M8 x 40 10 9 28 Nm Silencer to rear frame M8 x 35 19 Nm Rear wheel to wheel...

Page 132: ...Shift lever FR Valid Selector lever to selector shaft M6 x 25 8 Nm 10 130 z Technical data ProCarManuals com...

Page 133: ...ent 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 0 1 Nominal output 81 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 with power reductionOE 79 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 with power reduct...

Page 134: ...98 ROZ RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded slight power and consumption related restrictions 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 25 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l BMW recommends B...

Page 135: ...ses SAE 5W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or better 20 C SAE 5W 50 API SF ACEA A2 or better 20 C SAE 10W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or better 10 C SAE 10W 50 API SF ACEA A2 or better 20 C SAE 15W 40 API SF ACEA A2 or bette...

Page 136: ...mper claw action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1 737 19 33 teeth Primary transmission ratio 2 375 38 16 teeth 1st gear 1 696 39 23 teeth 2nd gear 1 296 35 27 teeth 3rd gear 1 06...

Page 137: ...ver with anti dive top fork bridge leading link pivot mounted on engine and tele scopic forks central spring strut supported by leading link and front frame Spring strut front type Central spring stru...

Page 138: ...r Spring preload and rebound stage damping steplessly adjustable With Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II OE central suspension strut pivoted to lever system with coil and elastomeric springs and...

Page 139: ...erial rear Sintered metal Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up to date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at www bmw motorrad com...

Page 140: ...sockets electronic fuse Electronic fuses protect all the circuits If an elec tronic fuse trips and de energises a circuit the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault h...

Page 141: ...ght brake light P21W 12 V 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front PY21W 12 V 21 W Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear PY21W 12 V 21 W Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame and rear fram...

Page 142: ...en lowered at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 905 mm with mirrors Front seat height 820 840 mm At unladen weight with low front seatOE 780 800 mm At unladen weight with lowered suspensionOE 750...

Page 143: ...n weight 263 kg DIN unladen weight ready for road 90 load of fuel without OE Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 232 kg Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 141 z Technical data Pro...

Page 144: ...10 142 z Technical data ProCarManuals com...

Page 145: ...Service Service BMW Motorrad Service 144 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 144 Maintenance work 144 Confirmation of maintenance work 146 Confirmation of service 151 11 143 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 146: ...recommends compliance with the maintenance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For generous treatm...

Page 147: ...xt service will be due Riders who cover long distances in a year might have to bring in their motorcycles for service be fore the next scheduled date It is to allow for these cases that a maximum odom...

Page 148: ...ork 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 11 146...

Page 149: ...g 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 servic...

Page 150: ...g 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 servic...

Page 151: ...g 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 servic...

Page 152: ...g 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 servic...

Page 153: ...ice 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 11 151 z Servic...

Page 154: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 152 z Service ProCarManuals com...

Page 155: ...120 Technical data 138 Warning for battery charge current 32 Brake fluid Checking fluid level front 99 Checking fluid level rear 100 Reservoir front 11 Reservoir rear 15 Brake pads Checking front 96...

Page 156: ...31 Engine oil Checking fill level 95 Filler neck 13 Fill level indicator 11 Technical data 133 Topping up 96 Warning for engine oil level 33 Warning for engine oil pressure 32 Equipment 7 ESA Control...

Page 157: ...Keys 40 L Lights Control 16 Headlight flasher operating 45 High beam headlight operating 45 Low beam headlight 44 Parking lights operating 45 Side light 44 Lowered suspension Restrictions 66 Luggage I...

Page 158: ...adjuster 15 Installation 60 Lock 13 Removal 60 Service 144 Service due indicator 24 Shift lever Adjusting 54 Spark plugs Technical data 138 Speedometer 19 Spring preload Adjuster rear 15 Adjusting 55...

Page 159: ...ressures 15 Technical data 137 V Vehicle identification number Position on the motorcycle 11 W Warning lights Overview 23 Warnings ABS 34 Anti theft alarm 38 ASC 34 Battery charge current 32 Bulb defe...

Page 160: ...ntertained as a result of such discrepancies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tol erances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is...

Page 161: ...nsumption re lated restrictions 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 25 l Reserve fuel approx 4 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 2 bar one up tyre cold 2 5 bar two up and or with luggag...

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