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Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir

NOTICE

Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN 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.

Checking the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes

WARNING

Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.

Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system.

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.

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Maintenance

Summary of Contents for R 1200 RT

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

Page 2: ... Vehicle data Model Vehicle Identification Number Colour code Date of first registration Registration number Dealership details Person to contact in Service department Ms Mr Phone number Dealership address phone number com pany stamp ...

Page 3: ...t 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 a...

Page 4: ...42 Tyre pressures 43 4 Operation 45 Ignition 47 Ignition with Key less Ride 49 Multifunction display 55 On board computer 59 Trip meter 61 Emergency off switch kill switch 62 Headlight 62 Lights 63 Daytime riding light 64 Turn indicators 66 Hazard warning flashers 67 ASC 67 Riding mode 68 Cruise control system 69 Spring preload 71 Damping 72 Electronic Suspension Ad justment 73 Clutch 75 Brakes 75...

Page 5: ... 156 Power sockets 156 Navigation system 157 Cases 160 Topcase 162 9 Care 167 Care products 168 Washing the vehicle 168 Cleaning easily damaged components 169 Paint care 170 Laying up the motor cycle 170 Protective wax coating 170 Restoring motorcycle to use 171 10 Technical data 173 Troubleshooting chart 174 Threaded fasteners 175 Engine 177 Fuel 178 Engine oil 178 Clutch 179 Transmission 179 Rea...

Page 6: ... Confirmation of service 200 12 Appendix 203 Certificate for electronic immobiliser 204 Certificate for remote con trol 206 Certificate for Key less Ride 210 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring Reifendruck Control RDC 212 13 Index 213 ...

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

Page 8: ...TION Low risk hazard Non avoidance can lead to slight or moderate injury WARNING Medium risk hazard Non avoidance can lead to fatal or severe injury DANGER High risk haz ard Non avoidance leads to fatal or severe injury ATTENTION Special notes and precautionary measures Non compliance can lead to damage to the vehicle or accessory and consequently to voiding of the warranty NOTE Specific instructi...

Page 9: ... your motorcycle might not be ex actly as illustrated in this manual on account 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...

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 130 2 Fuel filler neck 105 3 Seat lock 90 4 with seat heatingOE Rear seat heating 78 5 2nd socket 6 Stowage compartment left 81 7 Payload table Table of tyre pressures 2 11 z General views ...

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

Page 15: ...ervoir front 126 4 with audio systemOE Stowage compartment right 81 5 VIN on steering head bearing Type plate on steering head bearing 6 Coolant level indicator be hind side panel 128 7 Oil filler neck 123 8 Rear brake fluid reser voir behind side panel 127 2 13 z General views ...

Page 16: ...Underneath the seat 1 Adjusting the driver seat height 91 2 Standard toolkit 122 3 Tool for adjusting spring preload 71 4 Fuses 153 2 14 z General views ...

Page 17: ... 63 2 with daytime running lightOE Daytime riding light 64 3 with cruise controlOE Cruise control system 69 4 Hazard warning flashers 67 5 Windscreen adjustment 80 6 with LED auxiliary head lightsOA Auxiliary headlights 64 7 Turn indicators 66 8 Horn 2 15 z General views ...

Page 18: ...ti Controller and MENU key Multifunction display 55 ASC 67 with Dynamic ESAOE D ESA 73 with audio systemOE Audio system see the ap propriate operating instruc tions 10 Favourite menu 58 2 16 z General views ...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with central locking sys temOE Central locking 82 2 Riding mode 68 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 62 4 Start engine 98 2 17 z General views ...

Page 20: ... nav igation systemOE Navigation system 157 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 157 7 Multifunction display 24 8 Trip meter 61 2 18 z General views ...

Page 21: ...NOTICE The brightness of the warning lights and telltale lights the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is adapted automatically to suit ambient 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 41 Range 42 Oil level 42 Service due indicator 42 Tyre pressures 43 3 21 z Status indicators ...

Page 24: ...g lightOE Daytime riding light 64 6 High beam headlight 7 Turn indicators right 8 Engine electronics 9 DWA 87 with Keyless RideOE Telltale light for the radio operated key 49 10 with LED auxiliary head lightsOA Auxiliary headlights 64 11 with cruise controlOE Cruise control system 69 3 22 z Status indicators ...

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

Page 26: ...utomatic daytime riding light 65 5 with seat heatingOE Seat heating 78 Heated handlebar grips 77 with Dynamic ESAOE D ESA settings 6 On board computer 59 with tyre pressure monit oring RDC OE Tyre pressure 7 Clock 59 8 Odometer 9 Riding mode 68 10 with Hill Start ControlOE Hill Start Control 76 3 24 z Status indicators ...

Page 27: ...ion 1 Average fuel consumption since last reset 60 Current consumption Range with fuel now on board 42 Average speed since last reset 60 Ambient temperature 41 with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE Tyre pressures 43 Stopwatch 60 Travel times 60 Date display mode de pends on the time format selected 59 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: ...display EWS active 32 lights up yellow appears on the display Radio operated key out of range 32 lights up yellow Replace the battery of the radio oper ated key 33 lights up red Temperature read ing turns red Coolant temperature too high 33 appears on the display Engine oil level too low 33 lights up Engine fault 34 flashes Severe engine fault 34 3 28 z Status indicators ...

Page 31: ...5 lights up yellow appears on the display Light failure 35 appears on the display DWA battery weak 35 lights up yellow appears on the display DWA battery flat 35 appears on the display On board system voltage low 36 lights up yellow appears on the display On board system voltage critical 36 lights up red appears on the display Battery charge voltage insufficient 36 3 29 z Status indicators ...

Page 32: ...ights up ABS fault 37 quick flashes ASC intervention 37 slow flashes ASC self diagnosis not completed 38 lights up ASC switched off 38 lights up ASC fault 38 lights up yellow appears on the display ESA fault 38 flashes red tyre pressure in red Tyre pressure outside permitted toler ance 38 3 30 z Status indicators ...

Page 33: ...or appears on the display Sensor defective or system error 40 lights up yellow appears on the display Battery of tyre pressure sensor weak 40 appears on the display Central locking locked 41 briefly shows yellow appears on the display Service overdue 41 lights up Fuel level reading turns yellow Fuel down to reserve 41 3 31 z Status indicators ...

Page 34: ...pears on the display Possible cause The key being used is not au thorised for starting 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 Radio operated key out of range with Keyless RideOE lights up yellow appears on the display Pos...

Page 35: ...rance of how long the R C key can remain operational with Keyless RideOE Replacing battery of radio op erated key 54 Coolant temperature too high lights up red The temperature reading turns red ATTENTION Riding with overheated en gine Engine damage Compliance with the information set out below is essential Possible cause The coolant temperature is too high If possible ride in the part load range t...

Page 36: ...e cause The engine control unit has dia gnosed a severe fault WARNING Engine damage when run ning in emergency operation mode Risk of accident Adapt your style of riding ac cordingly ride slowly avoid sharp accelerating and overtak ing If possible have the vehicle brought in and the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer If you continue to ride be pre...

Page 37: ... failures has occurred Consult a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer DWA battery weak with alarm system DWA OE appears on the display NOTICE This error message shows briefly only after the Pre Ride 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...

Page 38: ...ights On board system voltage critical lights up yellow appears on the display Generator power is no longer sufficient to supply all consumers and charge the battery In order to ensure that the engine can be started and the motorcycle ridden the on board electronics switch off the electricity supply to the on board sockets and the auxiliary headlights In extreme cases the seat heating and the grip...

Page 39: ...ear in mind that the ABS function is not available until self diagnosis has completed ABS fault lights up Possible cause The ABS control unit has detec ted a fault The ABS function is not available You can continue to ride the vehicle but make due provi sion for the fact that the ABS function is not available Bear in mind the more detailed in formation on situations that can lead to an ABS fault 1...

Page 40: ...ault The ASC function is not available You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ASC function is not available Bear in mind the more detailed information on situations that can lead to an ASC fault 118 Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer ESA fault lights up yellow appears on the display Possible cause The ESA co...

Page 41: ...dden with the tyre in its present condition Do not continue your journey Notify the breakdown service Signal transmission disrupted with tyre pressure monitoring RDC OE or ap pears on the display Possible cause The vehicle did not reach the minimum required speed 119 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 be...

Page 42: ...wheels and tyres equipped with RDC sensors Possible cause 1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed or a system error has occurred Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Possible cause A system error has occurred Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Battery of tyre pressure sensor weak with tyre ...

Page 43: ...e operation or engine shutdown due to lack of fuel Risk of accident Damage to catalytic converter 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 105 Ambient temperature When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the engine can falsify the ambient temperature reading If the effect of the engine ...

Page 44: ...nge is only an approximate figure Con sequently BMW Motorrad re commends that you should not try to use the full range before refuelling Oil level The oil level indicator gives you an indication of the en gine oil level The preconditions for the oil level check are as follows Engine at operating tempera ture Engine idling for at least ten seconds Side stand retracted Make sure the motorcycle is up...

Page 45: ... forecast due date If the countdown distance to the early service is within the defined displayable range this countdown distance 1 appears on the display Maximum countdown distance to next service 1000 km NOTICE If the service due indicator ap pears more than a month before the service date the current date has to be corrected This situ ation can occur if the battery was disconnected Tyre pressur...

Page 46: ...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 shows red The tyre warning symbol also appears on the display The General warning light flashes red The detailed descriptio...

Page 47: ... 63 Daytime riding light 64 Turn indicators 66 Hazard warning flashers 67 ASC 67 Riding mode 68 Cruise control system 69 Spring preload 71 Damping 72 Electronic Suspension Adjust ment 73 Clutch 75 Brakes 75 Hill Start Control 76 Tyres 77 Heating 77 Adjusting instrument panel 80 Mirrors 80 Windscreen 80 Stowage compartment 81 Central locking 82 DWA 86 4 45 z Operation ...

Page 48: ...Front seat 90 Rear seat 91 4 46 z Operation ...

Page 49: ...andlebars turned in wrong direction when motorcycle propped on side stand Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples On level ground always turn the handlebars to the left to set the steering lock In all other cases it is the lie of the ground that determines the direction in which the handle bars should be turned Turn the handlebars to the full left or right lock position Turn the key to position...

Page 50: ...r a lim ited period 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 motorcycle allows it to access data store...

Page 51: ... the radio operated key is in progress The telltale light goes out as soon as the radio operated key or the emergency key is found The telltale light goes out briefly if the search times out without the radio operated key or the emergency key being found You receive one radio operated key and one emergency key Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser EWS if a key is lost or mis...

Page 52: ...es the direction in which the handle bars should be turned Press and hold down button 1 The steering lock engages with an audible click Ignition lights and all function circuits switched off Short press button 1 to disen gage the steering lock Switching on ignition Precondition Radio operated key is within range There are two ways of activat ing the ignition Version 1 Short press button 1 Side lig...

Page 53: ...ebars to the full left or right lock position Press and hold down button 1 Light is switched off The steering lock engages Electronic immobiliser EWS The on board electronics access the data saved in the radio op erated key via a ring aerial in the R C ignition lock The ignition is not enabled for starting until the engine control unit has recog nised the radio operated key as authorised for your ...

Page 54: ...dio operated key emergency key is available Emergency key is available Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser EWS if a key is lost or mis laid If you happen to lose or mislay the radio operated key while on a journey you can start the vehicle with the emergency key Insert emergency key 1 centred int...

Page 55: ...key Hold the radio operated key by bitted key 1 Hold radio operated key be hind instrument panel 1 ar row level with the warning and telltale lights Time during which the engine has to be started The unlocking procedure has to be repeated if this time is allowed to expire 30 s Pre Rride Check is performed Key has been recognised Engine can be started Start engine 98 4 53 z Operation ...

Page 56: ...attery in the R C key has lost a significant pro portion of its original capacity Change the battery The battery symbol appears on the display Press button 1 Bitted key flips out Push up battery cover 2 Remove battery 3 Dispose of the old battery in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations do not attempt to dispose of batteries as domestic waste ATTENTION Batteries unsuitable or not ins...

Page 57: ... 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 pressing button 1 for direct access to a favourite menu of your choice With the exception of the Au dio section you cannot access the Settings menu unless the mot...

Page 58: ... 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 56 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 56 z O...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 Controller 1 to the left in a main menu Selecting favourite menu Select the main menu of your choice 4 58 z Operation ...

Page 61: ...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 display press the Multi Con troller to the right and hold i...

Page 62: ...elect 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 st...

Page 63: ...the last reset Trip meter Selecting the tripmeter Switch on the ignition Use Multi Controller 1 to select the Trip menu and then se lect 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 tripmeter Push...

Page 64: ...am 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 NOTICE If there are doubts about the cor rect headlight beam throw have the setting checked by a special ist workshop...

Page 65: ...lace a strain on the battery Do not switch the ignition on for longer than abso lutely necessary Low beam headlight The low beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine High beam headlight and headlight flasher Push switch 1 forward to switch on the high beam headlight Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight flasher NOTICE The high beam headlight can also be switched on w...

Page 66: ...on 1 to switch on the LED auxiliary headlights The telltale light shows If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the on board system voltage is low If applicable the auxiliary head lights might have been temporar ily switched off Press button 1 again to switch off the LED auxiliary headlights Daytime riding light with daytime running lightOE Manual daytime running light Precondition autom...

Page 67: ...running light is switched on the daytime running light will be switched off after approx 2 seconds and the high beam headlight low beam headlight front side lights and if applicable the auxiliary headlights will be switched on If the high beam headlight is switched off again the daytime running light is not automat ically reactivated but must be switched on again if required Automatic daytime runn...

Page 68: ... riding light the daytime riding light is switched off and the low beam headlight and front side lights are switched on e g when you ride into a tunnel and the response of the automatic daytime riding light to the change in ambient brightness is delayed The auxiliary headlight switches on again when the daytime riding light is switched off If you press the button again the daytime riding light is ...

Page 69: ...ard warning flashers Ignition can be switched off To switch off the hazard warn ing flashers switch on the ig nition if necessary and press button 1 again ASC Switching ASC function off and on Switch on the ignition Call up the Settings menu and select ASC NOTICE This menu cannot be called up while the motorcycle is on the move Select Off once to switch off ASC once until the next time the ignitio...

Page 70: ...ynamic riding on a dry road surface The interplay of engine torque throttle response ABS control and ASC control is optimised for each of these three scenarios with Dynamic ESAOE The suspension setting also ad apts to the selected scenario Setting riding mode Switching on ignition 48 Press button 1 NOTICE See the section entitled Engin eering details for more inform ation on the various ride modes...

Page 71: ...to the idle position Following activation of the new riding mode the symbols for coolant temperature and fuel level reappear in the display The mode selected in this way is retained with the engine characteristic ABS ASC and Dynamic ESA adaptation set tings even after the ignition has been switched off Cruise control system with cruise controlOE Switching on cruise control Slide switch 1 to the ri...

Page 72: ...h time you push the button 2 km h Push button 1 back and hold it in this position The motorcycle decelerates steplessly The current speed is main tained and saved if button 1 is not pushed again Deactivate cruise control Brake pull the clutch lever or turn the throttle twistgrip close the throttle by turning the twistgrip back past the idle position to deactivate the cruise control system Telltale...

Page 73: ...Spring preload Adjustment It is essential to set spring pre load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo torcycle Increase spring pre load when the vehicle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel WARNING Adjusting spring preload while riding Risk of accident Do not attempt to adjust spring ...

Page 74: ...AOE Turn the knob as far as it will go counter clockwise One up riding without luggage Turn the knob as far as it will go counter clockwise then back it off 10 turns in the clockwise direction One up riding with luggage Turn the knob as far as it will go clockwise Two up riding and luggage Seat the cover in mount 2 and press it into mounts 1 Damping Adjustment Damping must be adapted to suit the s...

Page 75: ... will go in the clockwise direction then back it off 4 clicks in the counter clockwise direction One up with luggage Turn the knob as far as it will go in the clockwise direction then back it off 2 clicks in the counter clockwise direction Two up with luggage Electronic Suspension Adjustment with Dynamic ESAOE Possible settings Dynamic ESA enables you to adjust your motorcycle s suspension to suit...

Page 76: ...u The possible settings for the damping characteristic appear on the display Soft Comfortable damping characteristic Normal Normal damping characteristic Hard Sporty damping char acteristic Select the damping charac teristic you want or move the cursor down to set the vehicle load NOTICE The load cannot be set while the motorcycle is in motion The possible settings for vehicle load appear on the d...

Page 77: ...s the motor cycle is at a standstill Turn knob 1 to the desired po sition NOTICE The adjuster is easier to turn if you push the clutch lever forward Four settings are possible Position 1 Smallest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever Position 4 Largest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever Brakes Adjusting the front brake lever WARNING Adjusting the brake lever while riding Risk of a...

Page 78: ... apply the brakes manually to hold the vehicle NOTICE Hill Start Control is purely a com fort system to facilitate holding the machine and pulling way on uphill gradients and should not be confused with a parking brake NOTICE See the section entitled Engin eering details for more informa tion on Hill Start Control Firmly pull and then release handbrake lever 1 Telltale light for Hill Start Control...

Page 79: ...with rubber sealing rings and tighten firmly Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Check tyre pressures against the data below Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar tyre cold If tyre pressure is too low Correct tyre pressure Heating Operating the heated handlebar grips Start the engine NOTICE The heating in the heated handlebar gri...

Page 80: ...age heating Stage five is for heating the seat quickly it is advisable to switch back to a lower stage as soon as the seat is warm Select the heating stage you want Symbol 1 appears on the display indicating that the seat heating is ON If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the on board system voltage is low If applicable the seat heating might have been temporarily switched off Rear se...

Page 81: ...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 If this warning symbol ap pears it tells you that the on board system voltage is low If applicable the seat heating might have been temporarily switc...

Page 82: ...rrect 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 windscreen automatically m...

Page 83: ...mpartment Use the ignition key to open or close lock 1 of the stowage compartment To open the lid push the un locked lock barrel downwards ATTENTION Particularly in summer high temperatures inside the stowage compartments Damage to objects stowed away particularly electronic devices such as mobile phones and MP3 players Consult the operating instruc tions of your electronic device and check for po...

Page 84: ...s button 1 NOTICE Only vehicles without Keyless Ride are shipped accompanied by a separate remote control for the central locking system and the alarm system Alternatively Press button 2 on the remote control or the radio operated key 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 ...

Page 85: ... described in the corres ponding section Emergency unlocking with central locking systemOE If the central locking system re fuses to unlock you can open the cases topcase and stowage compartments manually The procedure is as follows Removing cases 161 Open cases 160 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 r...

Page 86: ... sounds LED 3 goes out To complete logon Switch off the ignition Three acoustic signals sound Logon is also ended in the fol lowing situations 4 remote control units have been logged on No button pressed within ap proximately 30 seconds of lo gon on the first remote control Synchronise the remote controls with central locking systemOE with alarm system DWA OE without Keyless RideOE If the central ...

Page 87: ...lights up only briefly Replace the battery of remote control Open battery compartment cover 1 Dispose of the old battery in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations do not attempt to dispose of batteries as domestic waste ATTENTION Batteries unsuitable or not inserted not in compliance with correct procedure Component damage Use a battery compliant with the manufacturer s specifica tion...

Page 88: ...icators flash twice Confirmation tone sounds twice if programmed Anti theft alarm DWA is switched on Activation with remote control or radio operated key NOTICE Only vehicles without Keyless Ride are shipped accompanied by a separate remote control for the central locking system and the alarm system Switch off the ignition Press button 1 on the remote control or the radio operated key twice NOTICE...

Page 89: ...er alarm tone only the turn indicators do not flash All functions are sustained even if the internal battery of the DWA anti theft alarm system is flat the only difference is that an alarm cannot be triggered if the system is disconnected from the motor cycle s battery An alarm lasts for approximately 26 seconds While an alarm is in progress an alarm tone sounds and the turn indicators flash The t...

Page 90: ...Anti theft alarm DWA is deac tivated To deactivate the motion sensor for example if you are about to transport the motorcycle on a train and the swaying movement of the moving train could trip the alarm call up the Settings menu before switching off the ignition Select Vehicle Alarm syst Sensor Select Off once to switch off the motion sensor this once Switch off the ignition Activation takes 30 se...

Page 91: ...ing with alarm system 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 theft alarm has to be activated with the remote control when the ignition is switched off Alarm tone Type of alarm tone Operat tone On Turn indicators flash and one t...

Page 92: ...ont 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 90 z Operation ...

Page 93: ...eat 90 Push latch 1 forward and re move adjusting plate 2 Turn the adjusting plate to position L for the lower seat height Turn the adjusting plate to position H 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 90 Rear seat Removing rear seat Switch off the ignition Removing front seat 90 4 91 z Operatio...

Page 94: ... 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 Install the rear seat with seat heatingOE Connect plug 1 of the seat heating Lay the rear seat on mounts 1 4 92 z Operation ...

Page 95: ...Install screws 1 4 93 z Operation ...

Page 96: ...4 94 z Operation ...

Page 97: ...Riding Safety instructions 96 Checklist 98 Starting 98 Running in 101 Shifting gear 102 Brakes 103 Parking your motorcycle 104 Refuelling 105 Securing motorcycle for transporta tion 108 5 95 z Riding ...

Page 98: ...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 see also the section en titled Accessories Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with topcase fitted as stated on the label in...

Page 99: ...e exhaust fumes Do not run the engine in an enclosed space Risk of burn injury CAUTION Engine and exhaust system become very hot when the vehicle is in use Risk of burn injury When you park the vehicle make sure that no one and no objects can come into contact with the hot engine and ex haust system Catalytic converter If misfiring causes unburned fuel to enter the catalytic converter there is a d...

Page 100: ...rvals use the checklist below to check your motorcycle Always before riding off Operation of the brake system Operation of the lights and sig nalling equipment Checking clutch function 130 Checking tyre tread depth 130 Cases correctly installed and luggage secured Every 3rd refuelling stop without Dynamic ESAOE Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel 71 without Dynamic ESAOE Adjusting the damping ...

Page 101: ...empt is automatic ally interrupted if battery voltage is too low Recharge the battery before you start the engine or use jump leads and a donor bat tery to start See the subsection on jump starting in Maintenance for more details The engine starts If the engine refuses to start consult the troubleshooting chart in the section entitled Technical data 174 Pre Ride Check The instrument panel runs a t...

Page 102: ...ponents with the vehicle at a standstill flashes Phase 2 Test of the wheel sensors as the vehicle pulls away from rest flashes ABS self diagnosis completed The ABS warning light goes out ABS self diagnosis not completed The ABS function is not avail able because self diagnosis did not complete The motor cycle has to reach a defined minimum speed for the wheel speed sensors to be checked 5 km h If ...

Page 103: ...fined minimum speed for the wheel sensors to be checked min 5 km h If an indicator showing an ASC fault appears when ASC self diagnosis completes You can continue to ride Bear in mind that the ASC function is not available Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Running in Engine Until the first running in check vary the...

Page 104: ...ential if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip WARNING New tyres losing grip on wet roads and at extreme bank angles Risk of accident Ride carefully and avoid ex tremely sharp inclines Shifting gear with Pro shift assistantOE Shift assistant Pro The shift assistant assists up shifts and downshifts without the rider having to pull the clutch or close the throttle This is not an automatic shift sys...

Page 105: ... 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 106: ...oads After work has been carried on the brakes due to traces of oil or grease Riding on dirt covered surfaces or off road WARNING Moisture and dirt Diminished braking effect 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 e...

Page 107: ...ntre stand and lift the motorcycle onto the stand On a gradient the motorcycle should always face uphill se lect 1st gear Refuelling Fuel grade For optimum fuel consumption fuel should be sulphur free or with the lowest sulphur content possible ATTENTION Leaded fuel Damage to catalytic converter Do not attempt to run the vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel with metallic additives e g manganese or iron ...

Page 108: ...st the bottom edge of the filler neck NOTICE If filling occurs after the fuel level has gone below the reserve limit the amount filled must be greater than the reserve amount for the new fuel level to be recognised and the warning light to switch off NOTICE The usable fuel capacity spe cified in the technical data is the quantity that the fuel tank could hold if it had been run dry and the engine ...

Page 109: ...r cycle on its centre stand with Keyless RideOE Switching off ignition 51 NOTICE The fuel filler cap can be opened within the defined waiting time after the ignition has been switched off without the radio operated key being within range Waiting time for opening fuel filler cap 2 min There are two variant ways of opening the fuel filler cap Within the waiting time After the waiting time has ex pir...

Page 110: ... capacity spe cified 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 down firmly on the filler cap of the fuel tank The fuel filler cap engages with an audible click The fuel filler cap locks auto matically when the waiting time expires The enga...

Page 111: ...on flat and hold it in position do not place it on the side stand or centre stand ATTENTION Trapping of components Component damage Do not trap components such as brake lines or cable legs 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 t...

Page 112: ...5 110 z Riding ...

Page 113: ...Engineering details Riding mode 112 Shift assistant Pro 113 Hill Start Control 114 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 114 BMW Motorrad ASC 117 RDC 119 ESA 120 6 111 z Engineering details ...

Page 114: ...ding 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 slipp...

Page 115: ... gearshifts on a trip can be done without using 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 order...

Page 116: ...revent the vehicle 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 Yo...

Page 117: ... 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 118: ... the 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 gnos...

Page 119: ...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 What is the design baseline for ASC BMW Motorra...

Page 120: ...gthy 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 and then on again reactiv...

Page 121: ... to a vehicle equipped with an RDC control unit Tyre pressure ranges The RDC control unit differenti ates between three tyre pressure ranges all of which are paramet erised for the motorcycle Tyre pressure within permitted tolerance Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted tolerance Tyre pressure outside permit ted tolerance Temperature compensation Tyre pressure is a temperature sensitive variab...

Page 122: ...ow by 0 2 bar The gauge on the air line shows 2 4 bar You must now increase tyre pressure until the value is 2 6 bar ESA with Dynamic ESAOE Possible settings Dynamic ESA enables you to adjust your motorcycle s suspension 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 ...

Page 123: ...instructions 122 Toolkit 122 Engine oil 123 Brake system 124 Coolant 128 Clutch 130 Rims and tyres 130 Wheels 131 Silencer 137 Front wheel stand 139 Lighting 140 Jump starting 147 Battery 149 Fuses 153 7 121 z Maintenance ...

Page 124: ...edge 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 Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 Removing front seat 90 Removing and installing body panels 3 Tool for oil cap Topping up the engine oil 123 Removing rear seat 91 3 Install the rear seat 92 4 Open ende...

Page 125: ...re 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 the MIN mark Topping up the engine oil 123 If the oil level is above the MAX mark Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop prefer...

Page 126: ...el 123 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 ATTENTION Work on brake system not in compliance with correct procedure Risk to operational reliability of the brake syst...

Page 127: ...s are no longer clearly visible WARNING Brake pad thickness less than permissible minimum Diminished braking effect Dam age to the brakes In order to ensure the depend ability of the brake system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum per missible thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Check the rear brake pad thi...

Page 128: ...pend ability of the brake system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum per missible thickness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Checking brake fluid level front brakes WARNING Not enough brake fluid in brake fluid reservoir Considerably reduced braking power due to air in the brake system Check the brake fluid level a...

Page 129: ...ht 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 Checking the brake fluid level rear brakes WARNING Not enough brake fluid in brake fluid reservoir Considerably reduced braking power due to air in the brake system Check the brake fluid level at regular intervals Make ...

Page 130: ...MIN 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 i...

Page 131: ...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 128 Close the cap of the coolant expansion tank 7 129 z Main...

Page 132: ...bly an authorised 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 WARNING Riding with badly worn tyres Risk of accident du...

Page 133: ...om your au thorised BMW Motorrad dealer or in the internet at www bmw motorrad com Effect of wheel size on chassis 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 chang...

Page 134: ...l care must be taken not to damage 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 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 sen...

Page 135: ...ll 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 139 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 a...

Page 136: ... in operation of ABS and ASC See the information on the ef fect of wheel size on the ABS and ASC systems at the start of this chapter ATTENTION Tightening threaded fasten ers to incorrect tightening torque Damage or threaded fasteners work loose Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Slip spacing bushing 1 into the wh...

Page 137: ...te front break lever Installing the front wheel stand 139 Install screw 1 and tighten to specified torque Counter hold 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 Clampi...

Page 138: ...brake pedal depressed Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded Seat the ABS sensor line in retaining clips 1 and 2 Insert the ABS sensor into its bore and install screw 3 Wheel speed sensor to fork leg Joining compound Micro encapsulated or medium strength thread locking com pound 8 Nm Removing rear wheel Silencer swinging out 137 Engage first gear Remove studs 1 from the re...

Page 139: ... Motorrad dealer Seat the rear wheel on the rear wheel adapter Install wheel studs 1 and tighten to specified torque Rear wheel to wheel flange Tightening sequence tighten in diagonally opposite se quence 60 Nm Securing silencer 138 Silencer Swinging silencer out CAUTION Hot exhaust system Risk of burn injury Do not touch a hot exhaust system Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the mo...

Page 140: ...oose Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Turn silencer 1 counter clock wise until it is seated against the rear footrest bracket Install washer 2 and screw 3 Silencer to footrest bracket 19 Nm Push clamp 1 as far forward as possible and position it with the recess engaging the projection arrow Tighten the clamp Cla...

Page 141: ...nd before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front wheel stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its centre stand Use basic stand with front wheel adapter The basic stand and its accessory parts are available from your BMW Motorrad dealer Slacken securing screw 1 Push the two adapters 2 apart until the front forks fit between them Use locating pins 3 to...

Page 142: ...vehicle make sure that the centre stand re mains on the ground Apply uniform pressure to push the front wheel stand down and raise the motorcycle Lighting Replacing bulb for low beam headlight NOTICE The positions of the plug the spring wire retainer and the bulb might not be as illustrated below Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Switch off the ignition ...

Page 143: ... 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 NOTICE The bulb might face in a direc tion other than that shown here Engage spring clip 1 in the catch 7 141 z Maintenance ...

Page 144: ...rocedure for repla cing 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 7 142 z Maintenance ...

Page 145: ...eplace 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 NOTICE The bulb might face in a direc tion other than that shown here Insert spring clip 1 7 143 z Maintenance ...

Page 146: ...r 1 in posi tion and install screws 2 Replacing bulb for parking light NOTICE The description below steps you through the procedure for repla cing the left bulb The procedure for working on the right side is the same Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand 7 144 z Maintenance ...

Page 147: ...remove Remove screws 1 Carefully remove speaker unit 2 noting the plug Disconnect plug 1 Remove cover 1 by turning it counter clockwise Disengage socket 1 from headlight housing 2 but do not under any circumstances pull cable 3 Remove bulb 1 from the socket 7 145 z Maintenance ...

Page 148: ...ng 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 Install bulb socket 1 in head light housing 2 Turn cover 1 clockwise to in stall Connect plug 1 Seat speaker unit 2 in the mount Install screws 1 7 146 z Maintenance ...

Page 149: ...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 Motorrad dealer Jump starting ATTENTION Excessive current flowing when the motorcycle is jump started Wiring smoulders ign...

Page 150: ...k jump lead to the negative terminal of the donor battery and the other end to negative terminal 3 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 and the donor battery All...

Page 151: ...W Motorrad has developed a float charger specially designed for compatibility with the elec tronics of your motorcycle Us ing this charger you can keep the battery charged during long periods of disuse without having to disconnect the battery from the motorcycle s on board sys tems You can obtain additional information from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Charge battery when connected ATTENTIO...

Page 152: ...er NOTICE If you are unable to charge the battery through the on board socket you may be using a char ger that is not compatible with your motorcycle s electronics If this happens disconnect the bat tery from the on board 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 ...

Page 153: ...2 Pull retaining plate in position 1 outwards and remove in an upward direction 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 The battery is removed Installing battery Secure battery positive lead 1 7 151 z Maintenance ...

Page 154: ...tor to blow Push battery into the mounting First push the retaining plate under the battery at position 1 and then seat it in mounts 2 Secure battery negative lead 1 Secure the battery with rubber strap 2 Place battery cover into the mounting 1 and press into the mountings 2 Install screws 1 Switch on the ignition Set the time in Settings Time and set the date in Settings Date 7 152 z Maintenance ...

Page 155: ...assignment diagram and replace the de fective fuse NOTICE If fuse defects recur frequently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Installing front seat 90 Fuse assignment Fuse box 15 A Slot 1 Instrument cluster alarm system DWA ignition lock diagnostic socket topcase light 7 5 A Slot 2 Multifunction switch left tyre pressure con tro...

Page 156: ...Fuse holder 50 A Fuse 1 Voltage regu lator 7 154 z Maintenance ...

Page 157: ...Accessories General instructions 156 Power sockets 156 Navigation system 157 Cases 160 Topcase 162 8 155 z Accessories ...

Page 158: ...sories that it has not approved Whenever you are planning modifications comply with all the legal requirements Make sure that 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 accessori...

Page 159: ...cycle s start capability 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 Securing navigation device with navigation systemOA with preparation for navigation systemOE ATTENTION Dust and dirt on contacts of the Mount Cradle Damage to the contacts Always reinstall the cover as s...

Page 160: ...ce is secure in the cradle Latch 1 must be fully engaged The latching mechanism must lie flat and be out of sight Removing navigation device with navigation systemOA with preparation for navigation systemOE Operate latch 1 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 8 158 z Accessories ...

Page 161: ...again even if automatic spoken announcement have been switched off in the set tings of the navigation system Mute Automatic spoken an nouncements are toggled off and on Display Off The display of the navigation system is toggled off and on Select the function you want and implement the function by pushing the Multi Controller to the right Special functions with preparation for navigation systemOE ...

Page 162: ... the list of secured vehicles If you answer Yes at this prompt the Navigator saves the VIN of this vehicle in its in ternal memory A maximum of five VINs can be saved in this way Subsequently the PIN does not have to be entered when the Navigator is switched on by ig nition ON while cradled in any of these vehicles If the Navigator is removed from the vehicle while switched on a security prompt as...

Page 163: ...he lock to the LOCK position In this case ensure that the vehicle key is not left in the cases Push release lever 2 down until it engages Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and re move the key from the lock Removing cases Turn the key to the 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 Inst...

Page 164: ...ide the case Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and cases on the label The values for the combination described here are as follows Maximum permissible speed for riding with cases fitted to the motorcycle max 180 km h Payload per case max 10 kg Topcase Opening topcase with topcaseOA with central locking systemOE If applicable open the central...

Page 165: ... 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 lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock Removing the topcase Removing front seat 90 Removing rear seat 91 with topcaseOA Disconnect plug 1 Work the plug of the topcase through to th...

Page 166: ... the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier Install the rear seat 92 Installing front seat 90 Installing topcase Removing front seat 90 Removing rear seat 91 with topcaseOA If applicable empty the top case and lift out the bottom mat Set the topcase on the lug gage carrier Opening topcase 162 Turn rotary latch 3 as far as it will go in the direction in dicated by the LOCK arrow 8 164 z Access...

Page 167: ...Install the rear seat 92 Installing front seat 90 Maximum payload and maximum permissible speed Note the maximum permissible payload and the speed limit for riding with topcase fitted as stated on the label inside the topcase Contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer if you cannot find your combination of vehicle and topcase on the label The values for the combination described here are as follo...

Page 168: ...8 166 z Accessories ...

Page 169: ...Care Care products 168 Washing the vehicle 168 Cleaning easily damaged compon ents 169 Paint care 170 Laying up the motorcycle 170 Protective wax coating 170 Restoring motorcycle to use 171 9 167 z Care ...

Page 170: ...o not wash the vehicle immediately after it has been exposed to strong sun light and do not wash it in the sun Make sure that the vehicle is washed frequently especially during the winter months To remove road salt clean the motorcycle with cold water im mediately after every trip WARNING Wet brake discs and brake pads after vehicle wash after riding through water and in rainy conditions Diminishe...

Page 171: ...e emulsion Windscreens and lenses made of plastic Clean off dirt and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water NOTICE Soften stubborn dirt and insects by covering the affected areas with a wet cloth Clean with water and sponge only Do not use any chemical cleaning agents Chrome Use plenty of water and BMW shampoo to clean chrome par ticularly if it has been exposed to road salt Use chrome pol...

Page 172: ...he vehicle has been washed Re move stains of this kind imme diately using cleaning grade benzene or petroleum spirit on a clean cloth or ball of cotton wool BMW Motorrad recommends us ing BMW tar remover for remov ing specks of tar Remember to wax the parts treated in this way Laying up the motorcycle Clean the motorcycle Fill the motorcycle s fuel tank with fuel Removing battery 150 Spray the bra...

Page 173: ...Restoring motorcycle to use Remove the protective wax coating Clean the motorcycle Installing battery 151 Checklist 98 9 171 z Care ...

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Page 175: ...s 175 Engine 177 Fuel 178 Engine oil 178 Clutch 179 Transmission 179 Rear wheel drive 180 Running gear 180 Brakes 181 Wheels and tyres 182 Electrics 184 Frame 185 Anti theft alarm 186 Dimensions 186 Weights 187 Riding specifications 187 10 173 z Technical data ...

Page 176: ... Possible cause Rectification 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 105 Battery flat Charge battery when connected 149 10 174 z Technical data ...

Page 177: ...e in telescopic fork M8 x 35 19 Nm Wheel speed sensor to fork leg M6 x 16 Micro encapsulated or medium strength thread locking compound 8 Nm Quick release axle in telescopic forks M12 x 20 30 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1 25 x 40 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm 10 175 z Technical data ...

Page 178: ...Exhaust system Value Valid Silencer to footrest bracket M8 x 35 19 Nm Clamp to silencer and exhaust manifold 22 Nm Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to holder M6 x 50 8 Nm 10 176 z Technical data ...

Page 179: ...alancing 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 with power reductionOE 79 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 Torque 125 Nm at engine speed 6500 min 1 with power reductionOE 122 Nm at engine speed 5250 min 1 Maximum engine speed max 9000 min 1 Idle speed 1150 min 1 Engine at regular operating tempera t...

Page 180: ... 3 Engine oil Engine oil capacity max 4 l with filter change Specification SAE 5W 40 API SL JASO MA2 Additives e g molybdenum based are not permissible because they can attack coated components of the engine BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil Engine oil quantity for topping up max 0 95 l Difference between MIN and MAX 10 178 z Technical data ...

Page 181: ...ox transmission ratios 1 000 60 60 teeth Primary transmission ratio 1 650 33 20 teeth Transmission input 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 10 179 z Technical data ...

Page 182: ... 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 183: ...sion 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 Brake disc thickness front min 4 mm Wear limit Play of brake controls Front brake approx 1 85 mm at piston Type of rear brake Hydraulica...

Page 184: ...r you can check the in formation posted on the bmw motorrad com web site Speed category front rear tyres W required at least 270 km h Front wheel Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel Front wheel rim size 3 5 x 17 Tyre designation front 120 70 17 Load index front tyre min 52 Permissible front wheel imbalance max 5 g Wheel load front at unladen weight 139 kg Permissible wheel load front max 177 kg ...

Page 185: ...ignation rear 180 55 17 Load index rear tyre min 70 Permissible rear wheel imbalance max 45 g Wheel load rear at unladen weight 135 kg Permissible wheel load rear max 318 kg Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 9 bar tyre cold 10 183 z Technical data ...

Page 186: ... 5 A Slot 2 Multifunction switch left tyre pres sure control RDC audio system Fuse holder 50 A Fuse 1 Voltage regulator 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 when new 1 0 mm Wear limit 10 184 z Technical data ...

Page 187: ... 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 right beside spring strut Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame front right on steering head 10 185 z Technical dat...

Page 188: ... across mirrors Front seat 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 ...

Page 189: ...ht ready for road 90 load of fuel without OE Permissible gross weight 495 kg Maximum payload 221 kg without OE Riding specifications Starting capability on uphill gradients at permiss ible gross weight 20 Top speed 200 km h 10 187 z Technical data ...

Page 190: ...10 188 z Technical data ...

Page 191: ...MW Motorrad Service 190 BMW Motorrad Mobility services 190 Maintenance work 190 Maintenance schedule 193 Standard BMW service 194 Confirmation of maintenance work 195 Confirmation of service 200 11 189 z Service ...

Page 192: ...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 and the...

Page 193: ... 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 due indicator in the multifunction display reminds you about one month or 1000...

Page 194: ...11 192 z Service ...

Page 195: ... in bevel gears 5 Checking valve clearance 6 Replace all spark plugs 7 Replacing air filter element 8 Change brake fluid entire system a annually or every 10 000 km whichever comes first b every 2 years or every 20 000 km whichever comes first c for the first time after one year then every two years 11 193 z Service ...

Page 196: ... Check the front and rear brake fluid levels Check the coolant level Check the ease of movement of the side stand Check the ease of movement of the centre stand Check the tyre pressures and tread depth Check the lights and signalling equipment Check that the engine start suppression system is in work ing order Perform final inspection and check of roadworthiness Set the service due date and servic...

Page 197: ...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 11 195 z Service ...

Page 198: ...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 11 196 z Service ...

Page 199: ...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 11 197 z Service ...

Page 200: ...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 11 198 z Service ...

Page 201: ...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 11 199 z Service ...

Page 202: ...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 11 200 z Service ...

Page 203: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 201 z Service ...

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Page 205: ...endix Certificate for electronic immobil iser 204 Certificate for remote control 206 Certificate for Keyless Ride 210 Certificate for tyre pressure monitoring Reifendruck Control RDC 212 12 203 z Appendix ...

Page 206: ...CC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 207: ... annulaire Le présent dispositif est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes Toute modification qui n aurait pas été approuvée expressément par l organisme responsa ble de l homologation peut annuler l autorisation accordée à l utilisateur pour utiliser le dispositif ...

Page 208: ...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 209: ... 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 210: ...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 211: ...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 212: ...received including interference that may cause undesired operation USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the par...

Page 213: ...301 489 3 V1 4 1 08 2002 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM Electromagnetic compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 3 Specific conditions for short range devices SRD operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz 3 Means of the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum article 3 2 EN 300 220 1 2 V2 4 1 05 2012 electromagnetic compatibility ...

Page 214: ...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 215: ... light for battery charge voltage 36 Installation 151 Maintenance instructions 149 Removal 150 Technical data 184 Warning for battery voltage low 36 Brake fluid Checking fluid level front 126 Checking fluid level rear 127 Reservoir front 13 Reservoir rear 13 Brake pads Checking front 124 Checking rear 125 Running in 102 Brakes Adjusting handlebar lever 75 Checking function 124 Safety instructions ...

Page 216: ...8 Technical data 177 Warning for engine electronics 34 Engine oil Checking fill level 123 Filler neck 13 Oil dipstick 13 Oil level 42 Technical data 178 Topping up 123 Warning for engine oil level 33 Equipment 7 ESA Control 15 Engineering details 120 Operation 73 F Frame Technical data 185 Front seat Adjusting seat height 91 Height adjuster 14 Installation 90 Lock 11 Removal 90 Front wheel stand I...

Page 217: ... 32 Instrument panel adjusting 80 Ambient light brightness sensor 18 Overview 18 J Jump start 147 K Keyless Ride Battery of the radio operated key is empty 52 Electronic immobiliser EWS 51 Fuel filler cap unlocking 107 Lock the handlebars 50 Loss of the radio operated key 52 Switching off ignition 51 Switching on ignition 50 Warning 32 33 Keys 47 49 L Lighting LED auxiliary headlights replacing 14...

Page 218: ...59 Multifunction switch General view left side 15 General view right side 17 N Navigation devices Installation 157 Operation 159 Removal 158 O Odometer and tripmeters Operation 61 On board computer Operation 59 P Parking 104 Power socket Notes on use 156 Position on the vehicle 13 Pre Ride Check 99 R RDC Adhesive label for rim 132 Engineering details 119 Reading 43 Warnings 38 Rear seat Installati...

Page 219: ...the vehicle 11 13 Symbols Meaning 25 T Technical data Battery 184 Brakes 181 Bulbs 185 Clutch 179 Dimensions 186 Electrics 184 Engine 177 Engine oil 178 Frame 185 Fuel 178 Rear wheel drive 180 Running gear 180 Spark plugs 184 Standards 7 Transmission 179 Weights 187 Wheels and tyres 182 Telltale lights 18 Overview 22 Toolkit Contents 122 Position on the vehicle 14 Topcase Operation 162 Torques 175...

Page 220: ...ocking 41 Coolant temperature 33 Engine electronics 34 Engine oil level 33 Fuel reserve 41 Immobiliser 32 Mode of presentation 26 Outside temperature warning 32 RDC 38 Service 41 Undervoltage 36 Warnings overview 28 Weights Technical data 187 Wheels Change of size 131 Checking rims 130 Installing front wheel 134 Installing the rear wheel 136 Removing front wheel 132 Removing rear wheel 136 Technic...

Page 221: ...13 219 z Index ...

Page 222: ...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 2015 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 223: ...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 For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle visit bmw motorrad com Order No 01 41 8 563 361 08 2015 5th edition 01 01418563361 01418563361 01418563361 ...

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