BMW R 1200RT Rider'S Manual Download

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Wheels and tires

Recommended tire combinations

You can obtain an overview of the current tire
approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-
motorrad.com.

Front wheel

Front wheel design

Aluminum cast wheel

Front-wheel rim size

3.5"x17"

Front tire designation

120/70 - 17

Rear wheel

Rear wheel design

Aluminum cast wheel

Rear-wheel rim size

5.5"x17"

Rear tire designation

180/55 - 17

Tire inflation pressures

Tire pressure, front

36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold

Tire pressure, rear

42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold

157

Technical data

Summary of Contents for R 1200RT

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

Page 2: ...le Dealer Data Motorcycle data Model Vehicle identification number Color number Initial registration License plate Dealer Data Contact in Service Ms Mr Phone number Dealer s address phone number compa...

Page 3: ...tains im portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW s advanced technical fea tures In addition it contains informa tion on maintenance and care to...

Page 4: ...25 Warning lamps 26 Ambient temperature 40 Cruising range 40 Oil level indicator 40 Service display 41 Tire inflation pressures 42 4 Operation 43 Steering and ignition lock 45 Ignition 46 EWS Electro...

Page 5: ...114 Wheels 114 Front wheel stand 120 Bulbs 122 Jump start 129 Battery 130 Fuses 133 8 Accessories 135 General instructions 136 Onboard power sockets 136 Navigation system 137 Case 140 Topcase 142 9 C...

Page 6: ...defects 164 BMW Motorrad Service 165 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 165 Maintenance proce dures 165 Confirmation of mainte nance work 167 Confirmation of service 172 12 Appendix 175 Certificates 176 R...

Page 7: ...General instructions Overview 6 Abbreviations and symbols 6 Equipment 7 Technical data 7 Notice concerning current status 7 1 5 z General instructions...

Page 8: ...es warnings that you must comply with for reasons of your safety and the safety of others and to protect your product against damage Special information on op erating and inspecting your motorcycle as...

Page 9: ...le comes with equipment not described here you can find the descriptions in a separate manual Technical data All dimensions weights and out puts in the Rider s Manual relate to the German DIN standard...

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

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

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

Page 13: ...Clutch fluid reservoir 114 2 Fuel filler opening 92 3 Seat lock 79 4 Rear seat heating control on rear seat 69 5 2nd power socket 6 Left hand stow compart ment 72 7 Payload table Tire inflation pressu...

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

Page 15: ...front 110 4 with audio systemOE Right hand stow compart ment 72 5 Vehicle identification num ber on steering head bear ing Type plate on steering head bearing 6 Coolant level indicator be hind side pa...

Page 16: ...Underneath seat 1 Adjuster for the rider s seat height 80 2 Standard tool kit 106 3 Tool for adjusting spring load 63 4 Fuses 133 2 14 z Overviews...

Page 17: ...asher 55 2 with daytime driving lightOE Daytime driving light 56 3 with cruise controlOE Cruise control 61 4 Hazard warning flashers 58 5 Windshield adjustment 71 6 with additional LED headlightOA Aux...

Page 18: ...9 Multi Controller and MENU button Multifunction display 47 ASC 59 with dynamic ESAOE D ESA 65 with audio systemOE Audio system see audio system manual 10 Selecting favorite menu 50 2 16 z Overviews...

Page 19: ...Multifunction switch right 1 with central lockingOE Central locking 73 2 Riding mode 59 3 Emergency on off switch kill switch 54 4 Starting the engine 86 2 17 z Overviews...

Page 20: ...ient light sensor for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting 5 Tachometer 6 with navigation systemOA with preparation for navi gation systemOE Release for navigation slot 137 7 Multifunction dis...

Page 21: ...adapted automatically to suit am bient brightness 2 19 z Overviews...

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

Page 23: ...g and indicator lamps 22 Multifunction display 24 Meaning of symbols 25 Warning lamps 26 Ambient temperature 40 Cruising range 40 Oil level indicator 40 Service display 41 Tire inflation pressures 42...

Page 24: ...h daytime driving lightOE Daytime driving light 56 6 High beam headlight 7 Turn indicator right 8 Electronic engine manage ment 9 with anti theft alarm sys tem DWA OE DWA 77 10 with additional LED hea...

Page 25: ...12 General warning lamp ap pears together with warn ing symbols in display panel 26 3 23 z Displays...

Page 26: ...tomatic daytime light function 57 5 with seat heatingOE Seat heating 69 Heated handlebar grips 68 with dynamic ESAOE D ESA settings 6 Onboard computer 51 with Tire Pressure Con trol TPC RDC OE Tire in...

Page 27: ...1 Average fuel consumption since last reset 52 Current fuel consumption Range with fuel now on board 40 Average speed since last reset 52 Ambient temperature 40 with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE...

Page 28: ...onding warning lamps Warnings for which there is no dedicated warning light are in dicated by the general warn ing light 1 in conjunction with a warning symbol such as 2 shown on the multifunction dis...

Page 29: ...A list of the possible warnings can be found on the pages that follow 3 27 z Displays...

Page 30: ...llow appears on the dis play EWS active 32 lights up red Temperature read ing turns red Coolant temperature too high 32 appears on the dis play Engine oil level too low 32 lights up Engine fault 33 fl...

Page 31: ...rge level low 34 lights up yellow appears on the dis play DWA battery drained 34 appears on the dis play Onboard system voltage low 35 lights up yellow appears on the dis play Onboard system voltage c...

Page 32: ...36 lights up ASC switched off 37 lights up ASC error 37 flashes red tire pressure in red Tire inflation pressure is outside ap proved range 37 or is indicated Transmission error 37 lights up yellow or...

Page 33: ...g symbols in the display panel Meaning appears on the dis play Central locking locked 39 briefly shows yellow appears on the dis play Service overdue 39 lights up Fuel level reading turns yellow Fuel...

Page 34: ...a tion between the key and engine electronics is disrupted Remove other motorcycle keys from the ignition key ring Have the defective key re placed preferably by an autho rized BMW Motorrad retailer C...

Page 35: ...hes Possible cause The engine control unit has diag nosed a severe fault An engine fault that can lead to severe consequen tial damage has been detected Adapt your style of riding accord ingly Ride sl...

Page 36: ...message is only shown for a short time im mediately following the Pre Ride Check Possible cause The DWA battery no longer has its full charging capacity The op eration of the DWA with the ve hicle ba...

Page 37: ...itch off the electricity supply to the onboard sockets and the auxiliary headlights In extreme cases the seat heating and the grip heating might also be shut down Possible cause Too many consumers swi...

Page 38: ...he ABS failure You should also take account of the additional information on situations that can lead to an ABS fault 100 Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an au thorized workshop...

Page 39: ...d retailer Tire inflation pressure is outside approved range with Tire Pressure Control TPC RDC OE flashes red the critical tire pressure shows red Possible cause The measured tire inflation pres sure...

Page 40: ...between the TPC RDC con trol unit and the sensors Observe the RDC display in a different environment A con tinuous error is only present if the general warning lamp also lights up In this case Have f...

Page 41: ...locks in the central locking system are locked Service overdue appears on the display General warning light briefly shows yellow after the Pre Ride Check Possible cause A necessary service has not bee...

Page 42: ...e dis play and may vary from the indi cated average consumption You must put at least five liters of fuel into the fuel tank for the new level to be registered correctly If the sensor cannot register...

Page 43: ...hts up continuously If the countdown to the next service is less than one month service due date 1 appears on the display If the vehicle covers high an nual mileages then shorter ser vice intervals ma...

Page 44: ...ure while the figure on the right 2 shows the inflation pres sure in the rear tire Immediately after switching on the ignition is indicated TCP RDC sensor is not active min 19 mph min 30 km h The RDC...

Page 45: ...Headlight 54 Lights 55 Daytime driving light 56 Turn indicators 58 Hazard warning flashers 58 ASC 59 Riding mode 59 Cruise control 60 Spring preload 62 Damping 64 Electronic suspension adjust ment 65...

Page 46: ...DWA 76 Rider s seat 79 Passenger seat 81 4 44 z Operation...

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

Page 48: ...wered acces sories remain operational for a limited period of time Battery can be recharged via onboard socket Key can now be removed with daytime driving lightOE The daytime light switches off shortl...

Page 49: ...ailable through an authorized BMW mo torcycle retailer The keys are part of an integrated security system obligating the retailer to check the legitimacy of all ap plications for replacement extra key...

Page 50: ...ponding direction you can access additional menu items If the arrow 2 is shown on the cursor then you can call up a submenu by pressing the Multi Controller to the right different meaning for average...

Page 51: ...elected If you want to change the se lection move the cursor to an other item in the list and press the Multi Controller to the right to either activate or deactivate the parameter you selected Settin...

Page 52: ...es the value to be set Exiting menu Arrow 1 appears when you are in a submenu Pressing the Multi Controller 1 to the left returns you to the next higher menu pressing the MENU button 2 returns you to...

Page 53: ...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...

Page 54: ...and select the average value you want to reset Push the Multi Controller to the right and hold it in this po sition until the average value is reset Operating stopwatch Call up the Info menu and selec...

Page 55: ...ycle was at a standstill since the last reset Trip odometer Selecting tripmeter Switch on ignition Open Trip menu by pressing button 1 and then select the desired odometer 2 The following counters can...

Page 56: ...range generally remains constant due to the ad justment of the spring preload to the loading state Spring preload adjustment may only be insufficient when the mo torcycle is very heavily loaded In thi...

Page 57: ...High beam headlight and headlight flasher Press switch 1 toward front to switch on high beams Pull switch 1 rearward to actu ate headlight flasher The high beam headlight can also be switched on when...

Page 58: ...will be made worse and oncoming traffic could be dazzled Do not use the daytime light in the dark The daytime driving light is easier to perceive by on coming traffic than the low beam headlight This...

Page 59: ...omatically Open the Settings menu and then select Vehicle Select menu option Day run lights and set Auto DRL to On The symbol for automatic daytime light function lights up on the display If the ambie...

Page 60: ...rning flashers Operating hazard warning flashers Switch on ignition 46 The hazard warning flash ers place a strain on the battery Do not use the hazard warning flashers for longer than absolutely nece...

Page 61: ...nosis has not been completed the ASC warning lamp begins to flash Riding mode Use of the riding modes BMW Motorrad has developed three riding scenarios for your motorcycle from which you can select th...

Page 62: ...mode can also be selected DYNA for brisk riding on dry roads When the vehicle is stationary the selected riding mode is ac tivated after approx 2 seconds While the motorcycle is mov ing the new ridin...

Page 63: ...aintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved Acceleration Briefly press button 1 forward Speed is increased by 2 km h each time button is pressed Press button 1 forward and hold The m...

Page 64: ...o return to the speed saved be forehand Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruise control system If you release the throttle grip the motorcycle will decelerate only to the cruising speed sa...

Page 65: ...1 slightly outwards at point 2 So as not to damage the cover or the mounts lift off cover at points 3 Your motorcycle s han dling will suffer if you do not match the spring preload and damping charac...

Page 66: ...A rough road surface requires softer damping than a smooth road surface An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping a re duction in spring preload re quires softer damping Adjusting damping...

Page 67: ...he running gear is adjusted to the conditions of the ground In addition the damping char acteristic can be made harder HARD or softer SOFT relative to the normal setting NORMAL with Pro driving modesO...

Page 68: ...lever while driving can lead to accidents Only adjust the clutch lever when the motorcycle is stationary Turn adjusting wheel 1 into desired position The adjustment wheel can be turned more easily if...

Page 69: ...rox 20 minutes or in the event of a fault It is imperative to secure the mo torcycle by manual braking Hill Start Control is only a convenience system for easier hill starting and should therefore not...

Page 70: ...t a valve cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tire and make sure that the cap is screwed on firmly Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Check tire pressures against data below T...

Page 71: ...Call up the Seat heating menu The front seat has five stage 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 h...

Page 72: ...t 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 onboard system voltage is low If applicable the seat heating might...

Page 73: ...automatically moves to the bottom limit posi tion If the windscreen encounters resistance before it reaches its limit position the pressure sensitive finger guard system goes active The windscreen is...

Page 74: ...summer do not place heat sensitive objects in the stowage compartments Using right hand stow compartment with audio systemOE Use the ignition key to open or close lock 1 of the stowage compartment Pu...

Page 75: ...sponding section Unlocking Switch on the ignition and press button 3 Alternatively Press button 2 on the remote control The stowage compartment in the left side panel and the cases are unlocked The s...

Page 76: ...s Switch on ignition Press button 2 on the remote control three times One acoustic signal sounds Within ten seconds switch off the ignition You can now proceed to log on all the remote controls Step t...

Page 77: ...and 2 until LED 3 stops flash ing LED 3 flashes for about ten seconds Release buttons 1 and 2 LED 3 lights up Press button 1 or button 2 LED 3 goes out Replacing battery of remote control If you press...

Page 78: ...icators light up once Confirmation tone sounds once if programmed DWA is now switched off To deactivate the motion sen sor for example if you are about to transport the motorcy cle on a train and the...

Page 79: ...ee also the other func tions of the remote control for the central locking system If the alarm function is de activated by means of the remote control and the ignition then not switched on the alarm f...

Page 80: ...le battery DWA battery takes over the power supply alarm sound only haz ard warning lights do not flash If the DWA battery is discharged all functions remain operational the only difference is that th...

Page 81: ...Off Anti theft alarm system 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 tone sounds as con...

Page 82: ...ce on a clean and dry surface with fabric side facing down Install rider s seat with seat heatingOE Connect plug 1 of the seat heating Locate front seat lugs 2 in the rubber buffers 1 on the left and...

Page 83: ...to posi tion B to obtain the higher seat height Insert the adjuster plate into mounts 2 in the desired posi tion and then press it into the catch 1 Install rider s seat 80 Passenger seat Remove passe...

Page 84: ...e seat heating and remove the rear seat Lay the seat on the cover side on a clean surface Installing passenger seat with seat heatingOE Connect plug 1 of the seat heating Position pillion seat on the...

Page 85: ...Riding Safety instructions 84 Checklist 85 Starting 86 Breaking in 88 Shifting gears 89 Brakes 90 Parking your motorcycle 91 Refueling 92 Fastening motorcycle for trans port 93 5 83 z Riding...

Page 86: ...ni formly distributed between right and left Pack heavy pieces of luggage and cargo as low and as close to the center of the motorcycle as possible Observe maximum payload and top speed as indicated o...

Page 87: ...nly Comply with all specified main tenance intervals Unburned fuel will destroy the catalytic converter Note the points listed for protec tion of the catalytic converter Danger of overheating Cooling...

Page 88: ...n neutral and then a gear is en gaged before retracting the side stand For cold starts and at low ambient temperatures pull the lever to disengage the clutch and twist the throttle grip slightly Press...

Page 89: ...osis routine launches automatically when you switch on the ignition Phase 1 Check on system components monitored by diagnostic sys tem while vehicle is parked flashes Phase 2 Checking wheel sensors wh...

Page 90: ...eel sensors the motorcycle must reach a minimum speed min 3 mph min 5 km h If an ASC error is indicated fol lowing completion of the ASC self diagnosis routine It remains possible to continue riding I...

Page 91: ...ProOE Gearshift assistant Pro The gearshift assistant provides help with upward and downward gear shifts without the clutch or the accelerator having to be op erated This is not an automatic transmis...

Page 92: ...can provide To achieve the shortest possible braking distance the front brake must be applied quickly and with increasing force This procedure provides ideal exploitation of the extra weight transfer...

Page 93: ...cycle will rest firmly on the stand Always check that the ground under the stand is level and firm The side stand is designed to support only the weight of the motorcycle Do not lean or sit on the mot...

Page 94: ...with the current standard in each case Recommended fuel qual ity Super unleaded max 10 ethanol E10 89 AKI 95 ROZ RON 89 AKI Refueling procedure Fuel is highly flammable Fire at the fuel tank can resu...

Page 95: ...fueled if the fuel tank was completely emptied i e if the engine dies off due to lack of fuel Usable fuel quantity Approx 6 6 gal Approx 25 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Press fuel...

Page 96: ...nes or wiring harnesses Pass the straps over the fork bridge on the left and right and tighten down Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot pegs and then tighten them Tighten all straps...

Page 97: ...Technology in detail Riding mode 96 Gearshift assistant Pro 97 Hill Start Control 98 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS 98 BMW Motorrad ASC 101 Tire Pressure Monitor 102 ESA 104 6 95 z Technology in detail...

Page 98: ...RAIN modes restrained In ROAD modes direct with Pro driving modesOE In DYNAMIC mode dynamic RAIN mode The ASC system intervenes early enough to prevent the rear wheel from spinning On road surfaces wi...

Page 99: ...rev bands without operating the clutch or accelera tor Benefits 70 80 of all gear changes can be performed without us ing the clutch Less movement between pilot and pillion due to shorter gear change...

Page 100: ...sistance is pro vided by the gear shift assis tance function Idle speed 1150 min 1 Engine at operat ing temperature Hill Start Control with Hill Start ControlOE Hill Start Control prevents the motorcy...

Page 101: ...is enables the wheels to continue to turn and maintains driving stability re gardless of the road surface con dition What happens when rough roads are encountered Bumpy or rough roads can briefly lead...

Page 102: ...etrack Handling should be adopted to driving skills and road conditions Special situations To detect the tendency of the wheels to lock up the speeds of the front and rear wheel are compared If implau...

Page 103: ...slip limit is exceeded the engine torque is adapted by the engine management system What are the design features of ASC BMW Motorrad ASC is an assis tance system for the rider and is designed for ridi...

Page 104: ...y knobbly tires it is possible that due to the greater degree of slip the ASC will inter vene before the optimum traction is obtained In such cases the BMW Motorrad ASC should be switched off If the f...

Page 105: ...ion pressure at the limits of the permissible tolerance Inflation pressure outside the permissible tolerance Temperature compensation The tire inflation pressure is tem perature dependent i e it in cr...

Page 106: ...mic ESAOE Adjustment options Using the Dynamic ESA elec tronic suspension adjustment system you can easily adjust your motorcycle to the load being car ried Using leveling sensors Dynamic ESA detects...

Page 107: ...instructions 106 Onboard tool kit 106 Engine oil 107 Brake system 108 Coolant 112 Clutch 114 Wheel rims and tires 114 Wheels 114 Front wheel stand 120 Bulbs 122 Jump start 129 Battery 130 Fuses 133 7...

Page 108: ...thorough spe cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work If you are in doubt consult an authorized workshop preferably your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Onboard tool kit Standard...

Page 109: ...ngine oil level is correct only check the oil level with the en gine at operating temperature Switch off engine at operating temperature Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on cent...

Page 110: ...rts max 0 95 l Dif ference between MIN and MAX Check engine oil level 107 Install sealing plug 2 of engine oil fill location Brake system Checking brake operation Actuate the handbrake lever Pressure...

Page 111: ...e mini mum pad thickness leads to reduced braking performance and may result in damage to the brakes In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system make sure that the brake pads are...

Page 112: ...mum thickness Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized service facil ity preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Check front brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can...

Page 113: ...op preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Checking rear brake fluid level A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system This significantly reduces braki...

Page 114: ...p preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re tailer Coolant Check coolant level Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Allow the engine to cool down Read off coolant level on ex pansion...

Page 115: ...panel 2 paying at tention to lugs arrowed when doing so Open cap 1 of coolant expan sion tank and add coolant up to specified level Check coolant level 112 Close cap of coolant expansion tank Locate s...

Page 116: ...nge for the worse before the legally prescribed minimum tread depth is reached Have tires replaced even be fore the minimum tread depth is reached Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycl...

Page 117: ...Even the sensor reluctors used for detecting the wheel speeds have to match the control sys tems installed and are not inter changeable If you want to equip your mo torcycle with different wheels plea...

Page 118: ...ng pressed together to the extent that they cannot be slipped back over the brake rotor on reassem bly Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed Remove securing scre...

Page 119: ...ront wheel down and roll it forward out of the front suspension Remove spacer bushing 1 from the wheel hub Install front wheel Malfunctions may occur during control interventions by ABS or ASC if a wh...

Page 120: ...on of rota tion arrows on the tires or on the rim Roll front wheel into front sus pension Lift front wheel and install quick release axle 1 Remove front wheel stand and firmly compress front forks Do...

Page 121: ...m Braking efficiency is im paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the disks Before driving off check that the braking effect kicks in without any delay Engage the brakes repeatedly...

Page 122: ...n authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Place rear wheel on rear wheel support The lengths of the lug bolts used with cast wheels and wire wheels vary Mixing up sets of lug bolts or using the wrong lug bol...

Page 123: ...eel mount The basic stand and its accessories are avail able through your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Loosen mounting screw 1 Push the two mounts 2 out ward continuing until the front supension f...

Page 124: ...sure to push front wheel stand down and raise motorcycle Bulbs Replacing bulbs for low beam headlight The alignment of connec tor spring wire strap and bulb may differ from that shown in the following...

Page 125: ...ra tion Locate wire spring 1 in the catch Insert plug 1 Place cap 1 in position and fix by turning it clockwise Replacing bulb for high beam headlight The description below steps you through the proce...

Page 126: ...plug connection 1 Remove cover 1 by pulling on lever Disconnect plug 1 Release wire spring 1 from catch on left and right and fold down Remove bulb 2 Replace defective bulb Bulb for high beam headligh...

Page 127: ...in the correct position The alignment of the bulb may differ from the illustra tion Fit wire spring 1 Attach plug 1 Install cover panel 1 Connect electrical connector 1 Locate speaker unit 2 in mount...

Page 128: ...e right side Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Switch off ignition Remove screws 2 Remove speaker cover 1 side ways to the left Remove screws 1 Carefully remove speaker unit 2 pay...

Page 129: ...with daytime driving lightOE or with headlight ProOE Lighting rings integrated into headlight To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface always use a clean dry cloth to hold the...

Page 130: ...ecial ist service facility for this pur pose preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer Replacing fiber optic halo lights with daytime driving lightOE with headlight ProOE The fiber optic halo lig...

Page 131: ...sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle Remove battery cover 131 When jump starting the engine do not disconnect the battery from the onboard electrical sys tem Begin by connecting one end...

Page 132: ...has devel oped a trickle charger spe cially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo torcycle Using this charger you can keep the battery charged during long periods when the motorcy...

Page 133: ...h your motorcycle s electronics In this case charge the battery directly at the terminals of the disconnected battery Charging disconnected battery Charge battery using a suitable charger Comply with...

Page 134: ...lightly out of holder sufficiently for positive terminal to be accessible Remove positive battery ca ble 1 and pull out battery Fasten positive battery cable 1 Slide battery into holder First press re...

Page 135: ...nition Remove rider s seat 79 If defective fuses are bridged this results in a danger of short circuit and thus a danger of fire Replace defective fuses with new fuses Consult the fuse assignment diag...

Page 136: ...t Fuse box 15 A Slot 1 instrument clus ter anti theft alarm system DWA ignition lock diagnostic socket topcase light 7 5 A Slot 2 left multifunction switch Tire Pressure Control RDC audio system 7 134...

Page 137: ...Accessories General instructions 136 Onboard power sockets 136 Navigation system 137 Case 140 Topcase 142 8 135 z Accessories...

Page 138: ...s The vehicle must not infringe on national road vehicle construction and use regulations of your country Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer offers you qualified advise when choosing genuine BMW pa...

Page 139: ...aintain the ability to start the motorcycle If the maximum loadability specified in the technical data is exceeded the onboard sockets are switched off Navigation system Installing navigation device w...

Page 140: ...ystemOE Press catch release 1 and re move navigation device 2 Install cover 2 Check that the cover is secure in the cradle The top retain ing catch 1 should be fully en gaged Operating navigation devi...

Page 141: ...e BMW Motorrad Navigator there may be differences from the descriptions in the instruction manual for the Navigator Reserve fuel level warning The settings for the fuel gauge enable you to define a di...

Page 142: ...ith central lockingOE If applicable open the central locking Turn the key to the in the case lock to the position indicated by the dot Press lock barrel 1 downward Release lever 2 pops up Pull the rel...

Page 143: ...rn key to RELEASE position in pannier lock Handle pops out Pull carry handle 3 up as far as it will go Case is released and can be removed Mount case Fold up handle as far as possi ble Insert case in...

Page 144: ...up and open the lid of the topcase Close topcase with topcaseOA Pull release lever 2 all the way up Close topcase lid and hold it down Ensure that no lug gage is trapped between lid and case The topca...

Page 145: ...latch 2 toward the outside and hold it in this posi tion Turn rotary fastener 3 in the direction indicated by the RE LEASE arrow Release warning 4 is visible Close topcase Raise the rear of the topca...

Page 146: ...the topcase Release warning 4 is no longer visible If the release warning is still vis ible the topcase is not correctly secured Make sure that the topcase is correctly located on the pannier rack Rou...

Page 147: ...Care Care products 146 Washing your vehicle 146 Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts 146 Paint care 147 Storing motorcycle 148 Protective wax coating 148 Returning motorcycle to use 148 9 145 z Care...

Page 148: ...ediately after it has been exposed to bright 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 m...

Page 149: ...due to inadequate cooling For example use a garden hose with low water pressure Cooling fins can be bent easily When cleaning the radiator en sure that the fins are not bent Rubber parts Treat rubber...

Page 150: ...nter and side stand pivots with a suitable lu bricant Coat bare metal and chrome plated parts with an acid free grease e g Vaseline Park motorcycle in a dry room raising it to remove weight from both...

Page 151: ...Engine 152 Fuel 153 Engine oil 153 Clutch 154 Transmission 154 Rear wheel drive 155 Suspension 155 Brakes 156 Wheels and tires 157 Electrical system 158 Frame 159 Anti theft alarm system 160 Dimensio...

Page 152: ...switch Adjust emergency on off switch kill switch to nor mal operating position Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neu...

Page 153: ...5 28 lb ft 38 Nm Clamping screw for quick re lease axle in telescopic fork M8 x 35 14 lb ft 19 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Tighten rear wheel on wheel flange M10 x 1 25 x 40 diagonally 44 lb ft 60 Nm Mi...

Page 154: ...terbalance shaft Displacement 1170 cc 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 4 in 101 mm Piston stroke 2 9 in 73 mm Compression ratio 12 5 1 Rated output 125 hp 92 kW at engine speed 7750 min 1 Torque 92 lb ft 125 Nm...

Page 155: ...1 1 gal Approx 4 l BMW recommends the use of BP fuel Engine oil Engine oil capacity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l with filter replace ment Viscosity class Product recommended by BMW Motorrad Cas trol Powe...

Page 156: ...on integrated in crankcase Transmission gear ratios 1 650 Primary gear 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 tee...

Page 157: ...elelever upper fork bridge tilt decoupled leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and frame Design of the front wheel suspensi...

Page 158: ...sion tank electrically adjustable rebound stage and compression damping electrically adjustable spring preload Spring travel at rear wheel 5 3 in 135 mm Brakes Type of front brake Hydraulically operat...

Page 159: ...rad com Front wheel Front wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Front wheel rim size 3 5 x17 Front tire designation 120 70 17 Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Rear wheel rim size 5 5 x17 Re...

Page 160: ...ition lock diagnostic socket topcase light 7 5 A Slot 2 left multifunction switch Tire Pres sure Control RDC audio system Battery Battery design AGM Absorptive Glass Mat battery Battery voltage 12 V B...

Page 161: ...headlight Bulb for taillight brake light LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators front LED Bulbs for flashing turn indicators rear LED Frame Frame design Steel tube frame with partially self supportin...

Page 162: ...ons Motorcycle length 86 in 2185 mm Motorcycle width 38 6 in 980 mm across mirrors Rider s seat height 31 7 32 5 in 805 825 mm without rider at un laden weight with low rider s seatOE 29 9 30 7 in 760...

Page 163: ...in 1740 1780 mm without rider at unladen weight with high front seatOE 73 8 75 4 in 1875 1915 mm without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 604 lbs 274 kg DIN unladen weight ready for use...

Page 164: ...Performance data Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 162 z Technical data...

Page 165: ...vice Reporting safety defects 164 BMW Motorrad Service 165 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services 165 Maintenance procedures 165 Confirmation of maintenance work 167 Confirmation of service 172 11 163 z Servi...

Page 166: ...if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW o...

Page 167: ...torrad urges you to observe the recommended service intervals Have all maintenance and repair work confirmed in the Service chapter in this manual For gen erous treatment of claims sub mitted after th...

Page 168: ...been per formed and enters the date for the next service For riders who drive long dis tances annually it may be neces sary to come in for service before the entered date In this case a corresponding...

Page 169: ...intenance work BMW Pre Delivery Check Conducted on Stamp Signature BMW Running in Check Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signatur...

Page 170: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 171: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 172: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 173: ...eter reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Next service at the latest on or if reached sooner Odometer reading Stamp Signature BMW Service Conducted on Odometer reading Nex...

Page 174: ...of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work the installed optional accessories and any special campaign recall work carried out Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 1...

Page 175: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 173 z Service...

Page 176: ...11 174 z Service...

Page 177: ...Appendix Certificates 176 RDC certificate 180 12 175 z Appendix...

Page 178: ...mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab Meta System S p A seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999 5...

Page 179: ...imus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Meta System S p A dat het toestel PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van...

Page 180: ...ser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska H r me l sir Meta System S p A yfir v a PF240009 er samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk Meta System S p A erkl...

Page 181: ...R 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 s...

Page 182: ...pareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouilla...

Page 183: ...30 Removing 131 Technical data 158 Warning for battery charge current 35 Warning for battery voltage low 35 Brake fluid Checking fluid level at rear 111 Checking front fluid level 110 Front reservoir...

Page 184: ...nction 57 Daytime light manual mode 56 Dimensions Technical data 160 Rider s seat Adjusting seat height 80 Height adjustment 14 Installing 79 Locking mechanism 11 Removing 79 DWA Indicator lamp 18 E E...

Page 185: ...nition Switching off 46 Switching on 46 Immobilizer Spare key 46 Warning indicator 32 Indicator lights 18 Overview 22 Instrument cluster Adjusting 70 Ambient light sensor 18 Overview 18 J Jump start 1...

Page 186: ...vehicle 14 Overview of warning indicators 28 Overviews Instrument cluster 18 Left side of vehicle 11 Left hand multifunction switch 15 Multifunction display 24 Right side of vehicle 13 Right hand mult...

Page 187: ...ne 152 Engine oil 153 Frame 159 Fuel 153 Rear wheel drive 155 Spark plugs 158 Standards 7 Suspension 155 Transmission 154 Weights 161 Wheels and tires 157 Tires Breaking in 89 Checking tire inflation...

Page 188: ...r 32 Outside temperature warning 32 Overview 22 Service 39 Tire Pressure Monitor 37 Undervoltage 35 Weights Technical data 161 Wheels Check wheel rims 114 Install front wheel 117 Installing rear wheel...

Page 189: ...gnized 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...

Page 190: ...able fuel quantity Approx 6 6 gal Approx 25 l Reserve fuel quantity Approx 1 1 gal Approx 4 l Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure front 36 3 psi 2 5 bar with tire cold Tire pressure rear 42 1 psi 2...

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