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OPERATION

Centre button

to cancel the

turn indicators.

Comfort turn indicator

If button

has been pressed

to the right or left, the turn

indicators are automatically

switched off under the follow-

ing circumstances:

Speed below 30 km/h: after

50 m distance covered.

Speed between 30 km/h and

100 km/h: after a speed-de-

pendent distance covered or

in case of acceleration.

Speed over 100 km/h: after

flashing five times.

If button

is pressed to the

right or left slightly longer, the

turn indicators only switch off

automatically once the speed-

dependent distance covered is

reached.

Summary of Contents for R nineT 2020

Page 1: ...RIDER S MANUAL R nineT BMW MOTORRAD MAKE LIFE A RIDE...

Page 2: ...el 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 numbe...

Page 3: ...BMW It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BM W s technical features In addition it contains information on maintenance and...

Page 4: ...warning lights 22 Multifunction displays 23 Warning indicators 24 Service due indicator 33 04 OPERATION 36 Ignition switch steer ing lock 38 Emergency off switch kill switch 40 Lights 40 Hazard warni...

Page 5: ...0 Wheels 120 Lighting 129 Jump starting 130 Battery 132 Fuses 134 Diagnostic connector 135 09 ACCESSORIES 138 General instructions 140 USB charging socket 140 Luggage 141 Passenger frame 142 Tail hump...

Page 6: ...W Motorrad Service history 173 BMW Motorrad mo bility services 174 Maintenance work 174 Maintenance sched ule 176 Maintenance confirm ations 177 Service confirmations 191 APPENDIX 194 Declaration of c...

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Page 8: ...GENERAL IN STRUCTIONS 01...

Page 9: ...QUICK EASY REFERENCE 4 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 4 EQUIPMENT 5 TECHNICAL DATA 5 CURRENCY 6 ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION 6 CERTIFICATES AND OPERATING LICENCES 6 DATA MEMORY 6...

Page 10: ...ance can lead to slight or moderate in jury WARNING Medium risk hazard Non avoidance can lead to fatal or severe in jury DANGER High risk haz ard Non avoidance leads to fatal or severe injury ATTENTIO...

Page 11: ...ences your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated If your motorcycle contains equipment that has not been described its description can be found in a separate manual TECHNICAL DATA All dimensi...

Page 12: ...ating and installation instruc tions for accessories and general information about BMW Motorrad in relation to technology for example are available for download from www bmw motorrad com manuals CERTI...

Page 13: ...e Qualified service partners Specialist workshops Service providers Vehicle users have the right to request information on what personal data has been stored for what purpose the data is used and wher...

Page 14: ...rol units contain components for storing tech nical information Information can be temporarily or perman ently stored on the vehicle con dition component loads incid ents or errors This information is...

Page 15: ...vehicle The data from the vehicle can also be used to check warranty claims from the customer Error and incident memories in the vehicle can be reset during servicing or repair work by a BMW Motorrad...

Page 16: ...playback The type of additional data pro cessing is determined by the provider of the respective app The scope of the possible set tings depends on the corres ponding app and the operating system of...

Page 17: ...ons are excluded from this Services from other providers When using online services from other providers these services are subject to the re sponsibility and the data pro tection and operating con di...

Page 18: ...GENERAL VIEWS 02...

Page 19: ...GENERAL VIEW LEFT SIDE 14 GENERAL VIEW RIGHT SIDE 15 UNDERNEATH THE SEAT 16 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH LEFT 17 MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH RIGHT 18 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 19...

Page 20: ...damping for front wheel 70 2 Checking operation of the clutch 119 3 Fuel filler neck 91 4 Loading correctly 141 5 Adjusting damping for rear wheel 71 6 USB charging socket 140 7 Checking engine oil l...

Page 21: ...ke fluid level front brakes 117 2 Topping up engine oil 113 3 Vehicle identification num ber front right at the bot tom on the rear frame 4 Checking brake fluid level rear brakes 118 5 Adjusting sprin...

Page 22: ...16 GENERAL VIEWS UNDERNEATH THE SEAT 1 Diagnostic connector 135 2 Toolkit 111 3 Payload table 4 Tyre pressures table 5 Fuse box 134 6 Remote positive terminal 130...

Page 23: ...IFUNCTION SWITCH LEFT 1 High beam headlight and headlight flasher 41 2 Adaptive cruise control 57 3 Hazard warning lights 43 4 Traction control ASC DTC 55 5 Turn indicators 43 6 Horn 7 MENU rocker but...

Page 24: ...18 GENERAL VIEWS MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH RIGHT 1 Operating heated handle bar grips 59 2 Selecting riding mode 56 3 Emergency off switch kill switch 40 4 Starter button 83...

Page 25: ...R 1 Speedometer 2 Indicator and warning lights 22 3 Photosensor for the bright ness control in the multi function display with anti theft alarm DWA OE DWA light emitting diode 53 4 Rev counter 5 Multi...

Page 26: ...STATUS INDICAT ORS 03...

Page 27: ...INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS 22 MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAYS 23 WARNING INDICATORS 24 SERVICE DUE INDICATOR 33...

Page 28: ...unction 28 2 High beam indicator light 41 3 General warning light Displayed in combination with warning symbols in the multifunction display 24 4 Neutral indicator light 5 ASC DTC indicator and warnin...

Page 29: ...ing riding mode 56 2 On board computer Selecting display in speedometer 45 Unit of selected display 3 Status Warning symbol 24 4 On board computer Selecting display in rev counter 47 5 Unit of selecte...

Page 30: ...w Warning symbols correspond ing to the warnings appear in alternate sequence The possible warnings are lis ted on the next pages Warnings that do not have warning lights of their own are indicated by...

Page 31: ...is displayed Engine warning 27 lights up Drive malfunction 28 flashes is displayed Serious drive mal function 28 flashes lights up is displayed Voltage of the vehicle electrical system critical 28 lig...

Page 32: ...ASC DTC self diagnosis not completed 31 lights up ASC DTC switched off 31 lights up ASC DTC fault 31 is displayed Anti theft alarm battery flat 31 lights up and distance re corder KM R or as applicab...

Page 33: ...ing sharply and overtaking Possible cause The engine control unit has dia gnosed a fault In exceptional cases the engine stops and re fuses to start Otherwise the engine runs in emergency op erating m...

Page 34: ...bly an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer You can continue riding pol lutant emissions are higher than the threshold values Serious drive malfunction flashes flashes is displayed Possible cause The engi...

Page 35: ...ur ney Possible cause Alternator or alternator belt faulty Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a spe cialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer Outside temperature wa...

Page 36: ...fault lights up Possible cause The ABS control unit has de tected a fault The ABS func tion is not available You can continue to ride the vehicle but make due pro vision for the fact that the ABS fun...

Page 37: ...control unit has detected a fault The ASC DTC function and dynamic engine brake control are not available or their functionality is subject to certain restrictions You can continue to ride Bear in min...

Page 38: ...plicable the MI R reading for the distance that can potentially be covered with the fuel still on board ap pears and counts down The distance that can still be travelled using the reserve volume of fu...

Page 39: ...ly by a specialist workshop preferably an au thorised BMW Motorrad re tailer The vehicle remains oper ationally reliable and road worthy The vehicle retains its value SERVICE DUE INDICATOR When a serv...

Page 40: ...lay in the on board computer The date saved in the in strument cluster must be adjusted if the service display appears more than one month prior to the service date This situation may occur if the bat...

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Page 42: ...OPERATION 04...

Page 43: ...SWITCH 40 LIGHTS 40 HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS 43 TURN INDICATORS 43 READING 45 SETTINGS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 49 ANTI THEFT ALARM DWA 53 TRACTION CONTROL ASC DTC 55 RIDING MODE 56 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CON...

Page 44: ...hicle 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 determ ines the direction in which the handlebars shou...

Page 45: ...he vehicle key used to start the engine could irritate the electronics in which case the enabling signal for starting is not issued The warning with the key symbol appears in the multifunction display...

Page 46: ...the kill switch when riding The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily A Engine switched off B Normal operating position run You cannot start the en gine...

Page 47: ...to operate the headlight flasher Headlight courtesy delay feature Switch off the ignition 39 Immediately after switching off the ignition pull switch 1 back and hold it in that posi tion until the he...

Page 48: ...te for the rider s personal judgement of the light conditions Risk of accident Switch off the automatic daytime riding light in poor light conditions Switch on the ignition 38 Repeatedly short press b...

Page 49: ...ndic ator button while the haz ard warning lights are switched on the turn indicator function is activated instead of the haz ard warning flashers and re mains active until you release the button The...

Page 50: ...the follow ing circumstances Speed below 30 km h after 50 m distance covered Speed between 30 km h and 100 km h after a speed de pendent distance covered or in case of acceleration Speed over 100 km h...

Page 51: ...loss of control Operating the integrated in formation system and com munication devices while driving results in a risk of ac cident Operate those systems or devices only when the traffic situation al...

Page 52: ...ignition was switched off and the date has changed Distance ridden after fuel down to reserve KM R select able only after the fuel level has dropped to the reserve volume Outside temperature C Clock...

Page 53: ...read ings appear on the display Repeatedly short press but ton 1 until the desired value is displayed Possible displays Engine temperature Bar in dicator Average speed KM H Vehicle voltage V Average f...

Page 54: ...p recorder you want to reset 2 is dis played Press and hold down button 1 until trip recorder 2 is reset Resetting average values Switch on the ignition 38 Repeatedly short press but ton 1 until the a...

Page 55: ...A OE Automatically activate anti theft alarm function when the ignition is switched off DWA ON or leave the auto matic function switched off DWA OFF Set the time CLOCK Set the date DATE Set units UNIT...

Page 56: ...down but ton 2 until the minutes num ber stops flashing The clock is set Long press button 1 to exit SET CLOCK SETUP ENTER is displayed Setting date Switch on the ignition 38 Select SETUP 49 Repeatedl...

Page 57: ...TUP 49 Repeatedly short press but ton 1 until SET UNIT ENTER is displayed Long press button 2 to activ ate SET UNIT UNIT SPEED is displayed Short press button 1 to step through the sequence of para me...

Page 58: ...yed Long press button 2 until RE SET 3 flashes Units have been reset to the factory setting SET UNIT EXIT is displayed Long press button 2 to exit SET UNIT SETUP RESET is displayed Resetting SETUP Swi...

Page 59: ...isplayed ANTI THEFT ALARM DWA with anti theft alarm DWA OE Activating DWA Switch on the ignition 38 Adjust the DWA settings 54 Switch off the ignition If the alarm system DWA is activated the DWA will...

Page 60: ...es the reason for the DWA alarm for one minute Light signals issued by the DWA LED Flashes 1x Motion sensor 1 Flashes 2x Motion sensor 2 Flashes 3x Ignition switched on with unauthorised vehicle key F...

Page 61: ...on Press and hold down button 1 until ASC DTC indicator and warning light 2 changes its status goes out if self diagnosis has not completed it starts flashing The ASC DTC function is switched on You a...

Page 62: ...mum in terplay of engine character istic ABS control and ASC DTC control is provided for each of these scenarios For more information on the riding modes see the section entitled Engineering details 1...

Page 63: ...ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL with cruise controlOE Switching on adaptive cruise control Slide switch 1 to the right Button 2 is enabled for opera tion Setting road speed Briefly push button 1 forward Adjus...

Page 64: ...l Brake pull the clutch lever or turn the throttle grip close the throttle by turning the grip back past the idle position to deactivate adaptive cruise control For safety reasons adapt ive cruise con...

Page 65: ...ing at low engine speeds If the charge level is low the heated handle bar grips are switched off to ensure the battery s starting capability Start the engine 83 Repeatedly press button 1 until desired...

Page 66: ...ider s seat engages with an audible click Install the passenger seat 60 Removing passenger seat Remove screw 1 with motor cycle seat key 2 Pull grab strap 3 toward the rider s seat and work passen ger...

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Page 68: ...ADJUSTMENT 05...

Page 69: ...MIRRORS 64 HEADLIGHT 65 CLUTCH 66 BRAKES 67 SPRING PRELOAD 68 DAMPING 70 FOOTREST SYSTEM 72...

Page 70: ...hange the installa tion position of the mirror Turn the mirror head to the desired position Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap up to expose the threaded fastener on the mirror arm Use the to...

Page 71: ...Under these circum stances headlight beam throw has to be adjusted to suit the weight carried by the motor cycle If there are doubts about the correct headlight beam throw have the setting checked by...

Page 72: ...red position The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if the clutch lever is pushed for ward Adjustment options From position 1 narrowest span between handlebar grip and clutch lever To position...

Page 73: ...d position The adjusting screw is easier to turn when the handbrake lever is pushed for ward Adjustment options From position 1 narrowest span between handlebar grip and handbrake lever To position 5...

Page 74: ...o point 2 Apply the rider s weight to the motorcycle With the assistance of a second person measure the distance D between the points 1 and 2 again and calculate the difference compression between the...

Page 75: ...ordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand WARNING Spring preload setting and...

Page 76: ...amping for front wheel Adjust compression stage damping by turning adjust ing screw 1 on the left fork leg To increase damping Use the tool from the on board toolkit to turn the adjusting screw so tha...

Page 77: ...oolkit to turn the adjusting screw so that mark 1 points to a lower value on the scale Rebound stage basic setting front Position 1 comfortable set ting with rider 85 kg Position 3 normal setting with...

Page 78: ...cter istic using the tool from the on board toolkit to turn ad justing screw 1 Turn the adjusting screw 1 clockwise to harden the damping action Turn the adjusting screw 1 anticlockwise to soften the...

Page 79: ...rotor 2 Slacken screw 1 until rotor 2 can be pulled out Rotor 2 is adjustable to any of 12 positions To set the footrest to the highest po sition turn rotor 2 through 180 clockwise or counter clockwis...

Page 80: ...of footrest joint 2 by turning counter clockwise or clock wise When fitted footrest joint 1 must be seated on rotor 2 in a position in which the open ing arrow is pointing either upward or up and slig...

Page 81: ...justing footbrake lever peg Foot clearance and height re lative to peg 1 can be adjus ted by turning to different po sitions Remove screw 2 Clean the threads Turn peg 1 to the desired po sition Instal...

Page 82: ...76 ADJUSTMENT Clean the threads Turn peg 1 to the desired po sition Install new screw 2 Foot piece on gearshift lever Thread locking compound micro encapsulated 10 Nm...

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Page 84: ...RIDING 06...

Page 85: ...SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 80 REGULAR CHECK 82 STARTING 83 RUNNING IN 86 BRAKES 87 PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE 90 REFUELLING 91 SECURING MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION 93...

Page 86: ...be snagged by openly rotating parts of the vehicle Keep all items of luggage and straps well clear of openly rotating parts of the vehicle Load correctly WARNING Handling adversely affected by overloa...

Page 87: ...Do not run the engine in an enclosed space WARNING Inhalation of harmful va pours Health hazard Do not inhale vapours from operating fluid and plastics Use the vehicle only out doors Risk of burn inj...

Page 88: ...immediately after starting the engine Tampering ATTENTION Tampering with the motor cycle e g engine manage ment ECU throttle valves clutch Damage to the affected parts failure of safety relevant func...

Page 89: ...it with the gearbox in neutral and then en gage a gear before retracting the side stand Cold starts and low temperat ures Pull the clutch lever Press the starter button 1 The start attempt is auto ma...

Page 90: ...does not go out until 15 seconds have elapsed The display switches to its or dinary display mode The on board computer readings ap pear on the display If the needles did not move an indicator or warni...

Page 91: ...gnosis is per formed automatically when you switch on the ignition Phase 1 Test of the diagnosable sys tem components with the vehicle at a standstill flashes Phase 2 Test of the diagnosis com patible...

Page 92: ...TC function is not available because self diagnosis did not complete The motorcycle has to reach a defined minimum speed with the engine running for the wheel speed sensors to be checked min 5 km h If...

Page 93: ...s must be roughened by riding in a restrained man ner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in This run ning in procedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve max imum grip WARNING New ty...

Page 94: ...ind that ABS con trol cannot always be re lied on to prevent the rear wheel from lifting clear of the ground Emergency braking If you brake sharply from a speed in excess of 50 km h the brake light fl...

Page 95: ...applicable to motorcycling WARNING Braking when cornering Risk of crash despite ABS Pro Invariably it remains the rider s responsibility to ad apt riding style to riding conditions Do not take risks t...

Page 96: ...g ABS Pro was not developed to enhance individual braking performance with the motorcycle banked into corners PARKING YOUR MOTORCYCLE Side stand Switch off the engine ATTENTION Poor ground underneath...

Page 97: ...he combustion zone It is ad visable to use fuel additives when the engine is operated with low grade fuel or if the vehicle is to be out of use for a lengthy period of time More information is availab...

Page 98: ...Clean plastic surfaces im mediately after contact with fuel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor cycle on its stand Open the protective cap 2 Use the ignition key to un lock fil...

Page 99: ...NG MOTORCYCLE FOR TRANSPORTATION Make sure that all compon ents that might come into contact with straps used to secure the motorcycle are ad equately protected against scratching Use adhesive tape or...

Page 100: ...brake lines or cable legs At the front secure the ten sioning straps to the bottom fork bridge on both sides At the rear secure the ten sioning straps to the brackets of the rear footrest on both sid...

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Page 102: ...ENGINEERING DETAILS 07...

Page 103: ...GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 98 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ABS 98 DYNAMIC BRAKE CONTROL 101 TRACTION CONTROL ASC DTC 102 RIDING MODE 103 DYNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL 105 ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT 106...

Page 104: ...is retained irre spective of the road condition What are the effects of surface irregularities Surface irregularities can cause the wheels to lose contact tem porarily with the road surface If this h...

Page 105: ...is not optimised for special requirements that apply under extreme competit ive situations off road or on the track Special situations The speeds of the front and rear wheels are compared as one mean...

Page 106: ...ly a means of ensuring a safety margin in genuine emergencies WARNING Braking when cornering Risk of accident despite ABS Invariably the rider bears responsibility for assessing road and traffic condi...

Page 107: ...ic Brake Control function assists the rider in emergency braking situations Detection of emergency braking Sudden sharp application of the front brake is interpreted as emergency braking Behaviour in...

Page 108: ...rad ASC DTC is designed as an assistant sys tem for the rider and for use on public roads The extent to which the rider affects ASC DTC control can be consider able weight shifts when cor nering items...

Page 109: ...front brake burn out Warming up with the motor cycle on an auxiliary stand in neutral or with a gear en gaged The ASC DTC is reactivated by switching the ignition off and on again and then riding at a...

Page 110: ...th riding modes ProOE In DYNA riding mode the ABS is set up for on road rid ing ASC ASC is set up for on road rid ing ASC provides high driving sta bility in ROAD riding mode and maximum driving stabi...

Page 111: ...YNAMIC ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL with riding modes ProOE How does dynamic engine brake control work The purpose of dynamic en gine brake control is to prevent the unstable riding states that can be produce...

Page 112: ...uced intervention ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT with adaptive head lightOE Function In addition to the bulbs for low beam high beam and daytime riding light or side light the headlight has two separate LED eleme...

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Page 114: ...MAINTENANCE 08...

Page 115: ...10 TOOLKIT 111 FRONT WHEEL STAND 111 REAR WHEEL STAND 112 ENGINE OIL 112 BRAKE SYSTEM 114 CLUTCH 119 TYRES 119 WHEEL RIMS 120 WHEELS 120 LIGHTING 129 JUMP STARTING 130 BATTERY 132 FUSES 134 DIAGNOSTIC...

Page 116: ...disas sembly make sure that you have suitable tools for clean ing the threads and a new re placement for each screw to be removed If the job is not done correctly there is no guaran tee that the screw...

Page 117: ...13 Use with screwdriver insert 4 Torx wrench T20 5 Plastic cap 5 Adjust the spring pre load for front wheel 68 FRONT WHEEL STAND Installing front wheel stand ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad front wh...

Page 118: ...vehicle Your BMW Motorrad retailer will be happy to help you with the selection of a suitable auxiliary stand ENGINE OIL Checking engine oil level ATTENTION Misinterpretation of oil level reading bec...

Page 119: ...the oil level is above the MAX mark Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Topping up engine oil Make sure the ground is level and firm an...

Page 120: ...otbrake 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...

Page 121: ...ffect damage to the brakes In order to ensure the de pendability of the brake system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thick ness Have the brake pads replaced by a spec...

Page 122: ...system do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thick ness Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Brake pad wear...

Page 123: ...of the brake fluid reser voir and the area around the lid are cleaned before open ing Make sure that only fresh brake fluid from a sealed container is used Make sure the ground is level and firm and...

Page 124: ...de it until the fault has been rectified Check the brake fluid levels at regular intervals Always make sure that the lid of the brake fluid reser voir and the area around the lid are cleaned before op...

Page 125: ...re pressure WARNING Incorrect tyre pressure Impaired handling charac teristics of the motorcycle shorter useful tyre life Always check that the tyre pressures are correct WARNING Tendency of valve ins...

Page 126: ...or tyres as ap plicable WHEEL RIMS Checking rims Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm even ground Visually inspect the rims for defects Have damaged rims inspec ted by a specialist workshop and...

Page 127: ...ist workshop beforehand preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer In these cases the data programmed into the control units has to be changed to suit the new wheel sizes Removing front wheel The...

Page 128: ...cal iper 2 back and forth against brake disc 3 ATTENTION Unwanted inward movement of the brake pads Component damage on at tempt to install the brake cal iper or because brake pads have to be forced a...

Page 129: ...down front wheel and roll forwards out of the front suspension Remove spacing bushing 4 from the front wheel hub Installing front wheel WARNING Use of a non standard wheel Malfunctions during ABS and...

Page 130: ...tion in the front suspension Lubricate quick release axle 3 Lubricant Optimoly TA WARNING Improper installation of the quick release axle Loosening of the front wheel After securing the brake cal ipe...

Page 131: ...o the spe cified torque Clamping screws in axle holder Tightening sequence Tighten screws six times in alternate sequence 19 Nm Hold right brake caliper 2 in position and install screws 1 Brake calipe...

Page 132: ...king effect Before driving check that the brakes respond without delay Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded Tighten screws 1 Wheel cover front to forks 5 Nm Remove the front...

Page 133: ...e 2 of the holder of the silencer from the passen ger footrest Work silencer 3 to the rear to remove and lay it on a pad ded surface Support the wheel and re move screws 1 Roll the rear wheel out towa...

Page 134: ...es of the wheel hub ATTENTION Use of hard or sharp edged objects in proximity to com ponent Component damage Take care not to scratch components cover or mask as necessary Seat the rear wheel on the r...

Page 135: ...assenger frame 19 Nm Extend the side stand Remove the rear wheel stand Place the motorcycle on its side stand LIGHTING Replacing LED light sources WARNING Vehicle overlooked in traffic due to failure...

Page 136: ...unning ATTENTION Excessive current flowing when the motorcycle is jump started Wiring smoulders ignites or damage to the on board elec tronics If the motorcycle has to be jump started connect the lead...

Page 137: ...al of the donor 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 m...

Page 138: ...han four weeks BMW Motorrad has de veloped a float charger specially designed for com patibility with the electronics of your motorcycle Using this charger you can keep the bat tery charged during lon...

Page 139: ...ays charge the disconnec ted battery with the charger connected directly to the battery terminals ATTENTION Charging the battery that is connected to the vehicle via the battery terminals Damage to th...

Page 140: ...stand Remove the passenger seat 60 Remove the rider s seat 60 Press hook 1 The fuse box is unlocked and can be pulled to the left and disengaged from holder 2 Remove the fuse box from holder 2 Press l...

Page 141: ...Incorrect procedure followed when loosening the dia gnostic connector for the on board diagnosis Motorcycle experiences mal functions Only have the diagnostic connector loosened by a specialist worksh...

Page 142: ...e diagnosis and information system can be connected to the diagnostic connector 2 Securing diagnostic socket Disconnect the interface for the diagnosis and information system Insert diagnostic socket...

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Page 144: ...ACCESSORIES 09...

Page 145: ...GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 140 USB CHARGING SOCKET 140 LUGGAGE 141 PASSENGER FRAME 142 TAIL HUMP COVER 147 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 149...

Page 146: ...esponsibility for the products BMW accepts no li ability whatsoever for parts and accessories that it has not ap proved All modifications must be in compliance with legal require ments Make sure that...

Page 147: ...regard to the routing of cables from USB charging sockets to items of electronic equipment Make sure that cables do not impede the rider Make sure that cables do not restrict the steering angle or ob...

Page 148: ...alled if the passenger frame is removed Detailed information is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the internet at www bmw motorrad com Also observe the general notes at the begi...

Page 149: ...the rear to remove with bracket for silencerOA Remove rubber decoupler 1 and shouldered bushing 3 from the passenger frame re moved beforehand Secure rubber decoupler 1 in bracket 2 for the silencer...

Page 150: ...st system to rear frame 19 Nm Loading correctly passenger frame not fitted WARNING Handling adversely affected by overloading and imbal anced loads Risk of falling Do not exceed the permiss ible gross...

Page 151: ...off the areas at risk Parking your motorcycle 142 Install the rear wheel stand 112 Remove the rider s seat 60 Remove screws 1 and remove left footrest system 2 with bracket for silencerOA Remove screw...

Page 152: ...frame to rear frame 19 Nm Tighten screw 1 Silencer to passenger frame 19 Nm ATTENTION Trapping of components Component damage Do not trap components such as brake lines or cable legs Secure lines 1 wi...

Page 153: ...ll the passenger seat 60 Remove the rear wheel stand TAIL HUMP COVER with tail hump coverOA Installing tail hump cover Remove the passenger seat 60 Remove the rider s seat 60 Remove screws 1 and keep...

Page 154: ...seat key 3 Removing tail hump cover Remove screw 2 with motor cycle seat key 3 Pull the tail hump cover 1 to wards the rear and remove Remove screws 3 and wash ers 4 Remove retainer 1 underneath retai...

Page 155: ...dealer can offer expert advice on the choice of genuine BMW parts accessories and other products such as the aluminium tail hump cover and the cover for the rear frame for example You can examine all...

Page 156: ...CARE 10...

Page 157: ...CARE PRODUCTS 152 WASHING THE VEHICLE 152 CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS 153 CARE OF PAINTWORK 154 PAINT PRESERVATION 155 LAYING UP MOTORCYCLE 155 RESTORING MOTORCYCLE TO USE 155...

Page 158: ...hol ATTENTION Use of strongly acidic or strongly alkaline cleaning agents Damage to vehicle parts Dilute in accordance with the dilution ratio stated on the packaging of the clean ing agent Do not us...

Page 159: ...rical system and the motor cycle seat Exercise restraint when us ing a steam jet or high pres sure cleaning equipment CLEANING EASILY DAMAGED COMPONENTS Plastics ATTENTION Use of unsuitable cleaning a...

Page 160: ...con tain silicon CARE OF PAINTWORK The long term effects of mater ials that are damaging to paint can be prevented by regular vehicle washes particularly if your vehicle is ridden in areas susceptibl...

Page 161: ...l or if the vehicle is to be out of use for a lengthy period of time More information is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad retailer Clean the motorcycle Remove the battery Spray the brake an...

Page 162: ...TECHNICAL DATA 11...

Page 163: ...NNECTIONS 159 FUEL 162 ENGINE OIL 162 ENGINE 163 CLUTCH 163 TRANSMISSION 164 FINAL DRIVE 164 FRAME 164 CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION 165 BRAKES 166 WHEELS AND TYRES 166 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 167 DIMENSIONS 168 W...

Page 164: ...d gear is engaged Retract the side stand Gear is engaged and clutch is not pressed Select neutral or pull the clutch lever Fuel tank is empty Refuelling 91 Battery is flat Recharging connected battery...

Page 165: ...hten screws six times in alternate se quence 19 Nm Bolt in quick release axle M20 x 1 5 18 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 53 x 1 25 Tightening sequence Tighten in diago...

Page 166: ...r with Op tion 719 milled parts package Shadow IIOE Headlight Value Valid Headlight to bracket M8 x 40 19 Nm Front wheel cover Value Valid Wheel cover front to forks M5 x 20 5 Nm Frame Value Valid Foo...

Page 167: ...tem Value Valid Clamp to silencer and exhaust manifold M8 x 40 10 9 28 Nm Silencer to passenger frame M8 x 40 19 Nm Bracket for the silen cer on the rear frame M8 x 30 19 Nm with bracket for silen cer...

Page 168: ...TC CO2 emission 119 g km according to WMTC Exhaust emissions standard EU 5 with Canada exportNV TIER 2 measured in accord ance with FTP75 ENGINE OIL Engine oil capacity max 3 95 l with filter change S...

Page 169: ...camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cm3 Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12 0 1 Nominal capacity 80 kW a...

Page 170: ...33 teeth 5th gear 0 848 28 33 teeth 6th gear FINAL DRIVE Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm featuring BMW Motorrad Paralever Ge...

Page 171: ...l spring adjustable rebound stage damping and spring pre load Spring travel at rear wheel 120 mm At wheel Recommended suspension setting for one up riding Spring preload Turn the dial counter clockwis...

Page 172: ...ear Organic material Brake disc thickness rear min 4 5 mm Wear limit Play of brake controls Rear brake 0 5 0 9 mm At piston WHEELS AND TYRES Recommended tyre combina tions An overview of currently app...

Page 173: ...pressure rear 2 7 bar One up tyre cold 2 9 bar two up and with lug gage tyre cold ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fuses Fuse 1 10 A Instrument cluster alarm system DWA ignition switch OBD diagnostic socket cut off...

Page 174: ...sured over rear wheel Height of motorcycle 1240 mm with mirrors at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 865 mm using the hand lever Height of rider s seat 805 mm without rider at DIN unladen weight...

Page 175: ...169 PERFORMANCE FIGURES Top speed 200 km h...

Page 176: ...SERVICE 12...

Page 177: ...RELEVANT DEFECTS 172 BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE 173 BMW MOTORRAD SERVICE HISTORY 173 BMW MOTORRAD MOBILITY SERVICES 174 MAINTENANCE WORK 174 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 176 MAINTENANCE CONFIRMATIONS 177 SERVICE C...

Page 178: ...t be come involved in individual problems between you your retailer or BMW of North America LLC You can contact the NHTSA by calling the Vehicle Safety hotline on 1 888 327 4236 teletypewriter TTY for...

Page 179: ...rised BMW Motorrad dealer In order to help ensure that your BMW is always in optimum condition BMW Motorrad recommends compliance with the mainten ance intervals specified for your motorcycle Have all...

Page 180: ...ou can benefit from the protection afforded by the various BMW Motorrad mobility services e g BMW Mobile Service breakdown service vehicle recovery service Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be...

Page 181: ...ice due indicator in the multifunction display re minds you about one month or 1000 km in advance when the time for a service is ap proaching on the basis of the programmed values To find out more abo...

Page 182: ...8 Replace air filter element 9 Replace belt for alternator 10 Oil change in the tele scopic forks 11 Change brake fluid entire system a annually or every 10000 km whichever comes first b every 2 year...

Page 183: ...ecking front brake pads and brake discs for wear Checking brake fluid level front wheel brake Checking rear brake pads and brake disc for wear Checking brake fluid level rear wheel brake Checking tyre...

Page 184: ...SERVICE BMW pre delivery check carried out at Stamp signature BMW Running in Check carried out at Odometer reading Next service at the latest at or when reached earlier Odometer reading Stamp signatu...

Page 185: ...Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for gen...

Page 186: ...rmed Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for...

Page 187: ...Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for gen...

Page 188: ...rmed Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for...

Page 189: ...Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for gen...

Page 190: ...rmed Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for...

Page 191: ...Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for gen...

Page 192: ...rmed Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for...

Page 193: ...Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for gen...

Page 194: ...rmed Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for...

Page 195: ...Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for gen...

Page 196: ...rmed Yes No BMW Service Oil change engine with filter Oil change in rear bevel gears Checking valve clearance Change gearbox oil Renewing all spark plugs Renewing air cleaner insert Replacing belt for...

Page 197: ...191 SERVICE CONFIRMATIONS The table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and purchased special promo tions Work performed Odometer reading Date...

Page 198: ...192 SERVICE Work performed Odometer reading Date...

Page 199: ...193...

Page 200: ...DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER 195 CERTIFICATE FOR ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER 201 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR ANTI THEFT ALARM SYSTEM 203...

Page 201: ...ikerstra e 1 A 7442 Hochstra Austria Hiermit erkl rt BECOM Electronics GmbH dass der Funkanlagentyp EWS4 der Richtlinie 2014 53 EU entspricht Der vollst ndige Text der EU Konformit tserkl rung ist unt...

Page 202: ...ark Hermed erkl rer BECOM Electronics GmbH at radioudstyrstypen EWS4 er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014 53 EU EU overensstemmelseserkl ringens fulde tekst kan findes p f lgende internetadresse ht...

Page 203: ...eclares that the radio equipment type EWS4 is in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU 53 The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address http www becom...

Page 204: ...Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas prieinamas iuo interneto adresu http www becom at de download Luxembourg Le soussign BECOM Electronics GmbH d clare que l quipement radio lectrique du type EWS...

Page 205: ...14 53 UE O texto integral da declara o de conformidade est dispon vel no seguinte endere o de Internet http www becom at de download Romania Prin prezenta BECOM Electronics GmbH declar c tipul de echi...

Page 206: ...ia BECOM Electronics GmbH t mto vyhlasuje e r diov zariadenie typu EWS4 je v s lade so smernicou 2014 53 E pln E vyhl senie o zhode je k dispoz cii na tejto internetovej adrese http www becom at de do...

Page 207: ...mpliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Approval Ring aerial in the ignition switch Approbation de la FCC Antenne annulaire pr sente dans le commutateur d allumage Pour v...

Page 208: ...t approuv e express ment par l organisme responsable de l homologation peut annuler l autorisation accord e l utilisateur pour utiliser le dispositif Toute modification qui n aurait qui n aurait pas...

Page 209: ...t Meta System S p A dass der Funkanlagentyp TXBMWMR der Richtlinie 2014 53 EU entspricht Der vollst ndige Text der EU Konformit tserkl rung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse verf gbar https docs...

Page 210: ...lde tekst kan findes p f lgende internetadresse https docs metasystem it Estonia K esolevaga deklareerib Meta System S p A et k esolev raadioseadme t p TXBMWMR vastab direktiivi 2014 53 EL n uetele EL...

Page 211: ...u skladu s Direkt ivom 2014 53 EU Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljede oj internetskoj adresi https docs metasystem it Hungary Meta System S p A igazolja hogy a TXBMWMR t pus...

Page 212: ...huwa konformi mad Direttiva 2014 53 UE It test kollu tad dikjarazzjoni ta konformit tal UE huwa disponibbli f dan l indirizz tal Internet li ej https docs metasystem it Netherlands Hierbij verklaar i...

Page 213: ...direktiv 2014 53 EU Den fullst ndiga texten till EU f rs kran om verensst mmelse finns p f ljande webbadress https docs metasystem it Slovenia Meta System S p A potrjuje da je tip radijske opreme TXBM...

Page 214: ...ues resetting 48 B Battery Maintenance instructions 132 Position on the vehicle 16 recharging connected battery 132 recharging disconnected battery 133 Replacing battery 134 Technical data 167 Vehicle...

Page 215: ...ance recorders resetting 48 DTC Engineering details 102 Self diagnosis 86 switching on 55 Dynamic Brake Control 101 Engineering details 101 Dynamic engine brake control 105 E Electrical system Technic...

Page 216: ...throw 65 Headlight courtesy delay feature 41 Heated handlebar grips operating 59 Horn 17 I Ignition switching off 39 switching on 38 Immobiliser Spare key 39 Warning 27 Indicator lights 19 Overview 2...

Page 217: ...installing 145 removing 142 Passenger seat installing 60 Lock 15 removing 60 Payload table Sign 16 Performance figures Technical data 169 Power socket Position on the vehicle 14 Pre Ride Check 83 R Re...

Page 218: ...control ASC 102 DTC 102 Transmission Technical data 164 Trip recorder Display KM 1 or KM A 45 Troubleshooting chart 158 Turn indicators Control 17 operating 43 Type plate Position on the vehicle 14 T...

Page 219: ...lfunc tion 28 Warning lights 19 Warnings overview 25 Weights Technical data 168 Wheels Change of size 120 Checking rims 120 Checking spokes 120 Installing front wheel 123 Installing rear wheel 127 Rem...

Page 220: ...cies Dimensions weights fuel con sumption and performance data are quoted to the custom ary tolerances The right to modify designs equipment and accessories is reserved Errors and omissions excepted 2...

Page 221: ...N 87 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx 18 l Reserve fuel approx 3 5 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure front 2 5 bar tyre cold Tyre pressure rear 2 7 bar One up tyre cold 2 9 bar two up and with luggage tyr...

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