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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all yourjourneys will be pleasant andsafe.
BMW Motorrad.
Table of Contents
You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14Underneath the trim pan-el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard status indicat-ors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Status indicators with on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Status indicators withtyre pressure monitoring(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . 24Warnings issued by the on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . 37
4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobiliserEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 43
Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)RDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 51Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 53Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 62Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Parking your motorcycle . . . . 70Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6 Engineering details. . . . . 75Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Tyre pressure monitoringRDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81General instructions . . . . . . . . . 82Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 91General instructions . . . . . . . . . 92Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 108Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 124Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Protective wax coating . . . . 126Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 126Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
10 Technical data . . . . . . 127Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 128Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 129Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 134Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 135Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Riding specifications . . . . . . 140
11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141BMW Motorrad service. . . . 142BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142BMW Motorrad mobilityservices - roadside assist-ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 143Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Confirmation of service . . . . 149
General instructions
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.
Abbreviations andsymbols
Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safetyof others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.
Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-
just or look after items of equip-ment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of anitem of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.
Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data.
OE Optional extraThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain option-al accessories throughyour authorised BMWMotorrad dealer; optionalaccessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-cycle.
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-stahlwarnanlage)
ABS Anti-lock brake system
RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)
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EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessor-ies (OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you willfind these features described inseparate manuals.
Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsches Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.
CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constantdevelopment work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate thatno claims can be entertained onthe basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual.
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General views
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Underneath the trim panel . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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General view, left side1 Power socket ( 82)2 Seat lock ( 59)3 Engine-oil filler neck and
oil dipstick ( 93)
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General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 71)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 97)3 Vehicle Identification Num-
ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing)Type plate (on steering-head bearing)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 96)
5 Coolant level indicator (be-hind side panel) ( 98)Coolant filler neck (behindside panel) ( 99)
6 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 55)
7 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic, rear suspension( 56)
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Underneath the seat1 Location of first-aid kit
(OA)2 Toolkit3 Payload table4 Table of tyre pressures5 Helmet holder ( 60)6 Rider's Manual7 Tool for adjusting spring
preload ( 55)
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Underneath the trimpanel1 Battery ( 118)2 Intake air silencer ( 116)
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Handlebar fitting, left1 with on-board com-
puter OE
Operating the on-boardcomputer ( 43)
2 with BMW MotorradABS OE
Operating the ABS( 53)
3 Horn4 Flashing turn indicators,
left ( 50)Hazard warning flashers( 51)
5 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 50)
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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 52)2 Starter button ( 65)3 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Grip heating ( 52)4 Flashing turn indicators,
right ( 50)Hazard warning flashers( 51)
5 Cancel button, flashingturn indicators ( 50)Pushbutton, cancel hazardwarning flashers ( 51)
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Instrument panel1 Telltale lights ( 22)2 Speedometer3 Operation of the clock
( 42)4 Multifunction display
( 22)5 Operating the odometer
( 42)with on-board com-puter OE
Operation of the stopwatch( 47)
6 Telltale light, anti-theftalarm (OE)Sensor for instrument light-ing
with on-board com-puter OE
Warning light for enginerpm ( 48)
7 Rev. counter
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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side light
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Status indicators
Status indicators
Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status indicators with on-boardcomputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status indicators with tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display
1 Clock ( 42)2 Odometer and tripmeters
( 42)
Telltale lights
1 High-beam headlight2 Flashing turn indicators,
left3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,
right
Service-due indicator
If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. The month is shown as atwo-digit number and the year asa four-digit number, with a colonas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2007.
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If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advance ofthe forecast due date 2. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,the distance is counted down insteps of 100 km and is shownbriefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.
If service is overdue, the duedate or the odometer reading atwhich service was due is accom-
panied by the 'General' warninglight showing yellow. The word"Service" remains permanentlyvisible.
If the sevice-due indicatorappears more than a month
before the service date, the datesaved in the instrument clustermust be adjusted. This situationcan occur if the battery was dis-connected for a prolonged periodof time.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Status indicators withon-board computer
with on-board computerOE
Multifunction display
1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computer( 43)
2 Gear indicator ( 23)3 Coolant temperature
( 24)4 Fuel capacity ( 24)
Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
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Coolant temperatureThe horizontal bars abovethe temperature symbol
indicate the coolant temperature.
Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars abovethe fuel-pump symbol in-
dicate the remaining quantity offuel. The top bar is larger thanthe others and the quantity offuel it represents is significantlylarger.Once you have refuelled, thegauge briefly shows the originallevel, before the reading is up-dated.
Status indicatorswith tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)
with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE
1 Tyre-pressure readout( 49)
The figures shown in thetyre-pressure readings are
temperature-compensated (seethe section entitled "Engineeringdetails").
Standard warningsMode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by thewarning lights 1 or by the 'Gen-eral' warning light 2 showing incombination with a text warningor a warning symbol in the multi-function display. 'General' warn-ing light 2 shows red or yellow,depending on the urgency of thewarning.
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Warning symbols 1 and 2 canappear on the multifunction dis-play. Text warnings such as 3,for example, appear in the odo-meter panel and are accompan-ied by warning-triangle symbol 4.
If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropriatewarning lights and warning sym-bols appear. You can call up textwarnings to alternate with theodometer readings ( 42). Thestatus of the 'General' warninglight matches the most urgentwarning.
The possible warnings are listedon the next page. 3
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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)
EWS appears onthe display.
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 27)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Engine in emergency-operation mode( 28)
Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Bulb defective ( 28)
LAMP appears onthe display.
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Electronic immobiliseractive
General warning light showsyellow.
Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.
EWS appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-tion key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.
Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Refuelling ( 71).
Coolant temperature toohigh
General warning light showsred.
The temperature symbolflashes.
Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated could
result in engine damage.You must comply with the in-structions below.
Possible cause:If the coolant level is too low.
Check the coolant level ( 98).If the coolant level is too low:
Top up the coolant ( 99).
Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.
If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the ignitionswitched on so that the radiat-or fan continues to operate.If the coolant temperature isfrequently too high, have thefault rectified as soon as pos-sible by a specialist workshop,
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preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Engine in emergency-operation mode
General warning light showsyellow.
Engine symbol appears onthe display.
The engine is running inemergency operating mode.
Engine power might be reducedand this can cause hazardoussituations, particularly if you at-tempt to overtake other roadusers.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.
Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
gine runs in emergency operatingmode.
You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine power might not be avail-able.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Insufficient engine oilpressure
Warning light for engine-oilpressure flashes.
The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine.
The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil
the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whetherthe oil level is correct is to checkwith the oil dipstick.
Possible cause:The engine-oil level is too low.
Check the engine oil level( 93).
If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 94).
Possible cause:The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-cient.
Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can result
in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.
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Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.
LAMP appears on the display.
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because
it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, parkinglight, rear-light, brake-light orturn-indicator bulb defective.
Visually inspect to ascertainwhich bulb is defective.Replacing low-beam headlightbulb ( 110).Replacing high-beam headlightbulb ( 110).Replacing parking-light bulb( 112).
Replace the brake light andrear light bulb ( 114).Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 113).
Warnings issued by theon-board computer
with on-board computerOE
The ambient-temperature read-ing flashes.
Possible cause:The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.
The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.Always take extra care and thinkwell ahead when temperaturesare low; remember that thedanger of black ice is particularlyhigh on bridges and where theroad is in the shade.
Ride carefully and think wellahead.
ABS warningsMode of presentation
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
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ABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light 1.The way in which the ABS warn-ing light indicates status can dif-fer in some countries.
Possible national variant.
The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad ABS start onpage ( 76), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.
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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)
Lights up ABS deactivated ( 32)
Lights up ABS fault ( 32)
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Self-diagnosis notcompleted
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.
ABS deactivatedABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
Activate the ABS function( 53).
ABS faultwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE
ABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.
You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ABS fault ( 77).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
RDC warningswith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE
Mode of presentation
Warning symbol 1 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading for the fronttyre pressure 2 or the rear tyrepressure 3 flashes.
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If the critical value is closeto the limit of the permiss-
ible tolerance range, the readingis accompanied by the 'General'warning light showing yellow. Ifthe tyre pressure registered bythe sensor is outside the per-missible tolerance range, the'General' warning light flashesred.
The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad RDC start onpage ( 78), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.
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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 35)
The critical pres-sure flashes.
Flashes red Appears on the dis-play
Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 35)
The critical pres-sure flashes.
"--" or "-- --"is displayed.
Signal transmission disrupted ( 35)
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Sensor defective or system error( 36)
"--" or "-- --"is displayed.
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play
Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 36)
RdCappears onthe display.
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Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance
General warning light showsyellow.
Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.
The critical pressure flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.
Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.
Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information
on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".
Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance
General warning lightflashes red.
Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.
The critical pressure flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage andto ascertain whether the mo-torcycle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.
If the motorcycle can be riddenwith the tyre in its present condi-tion:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics.If tyre pressure is incorrect it isessential to adapt your style ofriding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.
If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.Notify the breakdown service.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Signal transmissiondisrupted"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-
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mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed above thisthreshold ( 78).
Increase speed above thisthreshold observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompanythe symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Possible cause:Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interferingwith the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.
Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-
sume that a permanent faulthas not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Sensor defective orsystem error
General warning light showsyellow.
Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.
"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.
Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.
Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed.
Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Possible cause:A system error has occurred.
Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak
General warning light showsyellow.
Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.
RdCappears on the display.
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This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre pressurecontrol system can remain opera-tional.
Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarmwarnings
with anti-theft alarm OE
General warning light showsyellow.
The text warning dWA appears,accompanied by a warning-tri-angle symbol to indicate that thisis a warning.
This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm willbe operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 40
Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 41
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 42
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control) RDC . . . . . . . . . 49
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 41).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.
with case OA
with topcaseOA
If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Switching on ignition
Turn the key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 66)
Switching off ignition
Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered accessor-ies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.The battery can be rechargedvia the on-board socket.
Locking handlebarsTurn the handlebars all the wayto left
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Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliserEWSProtection against theftThe electronic immobiliser EWShelps protect your BMW mo-torcycle from theft, and this en-hanced security is at your dis-posal without any need for you to
set parameters or activate addi-tional systems. The engine of amotorcycle fitted with this elec-tronic immobiliser can be startedonly with the keys that belong tothe vehicle. You can also haveyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer bar individual keys, forexample if a particular key goesmissing. The engine cannot bestarted with a key that has beenbarred.
In-key electronicsThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering aerial in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognised as "authorised" foryour motorcycle.
A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-
nition key used to start the en-gine could "irritate" the electron-ics, in which case the enablingsignal for starting is not issued.The EWS warning appears in themultifunction display.Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.
Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated secur-ity system, so the dealer is un-der an obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you have to bring with you allthe other keys that belong tothe motorcycle. A key that has
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been barred can subsequently becleared and reactivated for use.
ClockSetting clock
Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
Press and hold down button 1until the hours number 2flashes.
Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Press and hold down the but-ton until the minutes number 3flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the minutes number iscorrect.Hold down the button until theminutes number stops flashing.This completes the process.
Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readings
Switch on the ignition.
with on-board computerOE
If necessary, use button 1 toswitch from the stopwatch tothe odometer.
Repeatedly press button 2 untilthe value you want appears inpanel 3.
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The following values can be dis-played:
Total distance covered 3Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Warnings, if applicable
Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 2until the tripmeter reading isreset.
On-board computerwith on-board computerOE
Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the valueyou want.
The following values can be dis-played in panel 2:
Ambient temperature (°C)
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Average speed
Average consumption
Current consumption
Range
Ambient temperature
When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify ambient-temperaturereading 1. If the effect of the en-gine's heat becomes excessive,
-- temporarily appears on thedisplay.
If ambient temperature drops be-low 3 °C the temperature dis-play flashes to draw your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature reading whenthe temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.
Average speed
Average speed 1 is calculatedon the basis of the time elapsedsince the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.
Resetting average speedSwitch on the ignition.Select average speed.
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Press and hold down button 1until the average-speed readingis reset.
Average consumption
Average consumption 1 is cal-culated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset bythe corresponding amount of fuelused.
Resetting averageconsumption
Switch on the ignition.Select average consumption.
Press and hold down button 1until the average-consumptionreading is reset.
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Current consumption
Current consumption 1 is shown.
Range
The range readout 1 indicateshow far you can ride with the fuelremaining in the tank. The figureis calculated from the level offuel in the tank and a postulatedaverage consumption, stored inmemory, that is not always thesame as the average that can beviewed on the display.On account of the shape of thetank, accurate measurement ispossible only when fill level iswithin a certain range: if you re-fuel to above this range the pro-cessor cannot tell exactly howmuch fuel is on board. Under
these circumstances the instru-ment shows a minimum rangethat is based on the measurablequantity of fuel. The > symboltells you that this is an estimatedfigure. A more accurate figurefor range is shown as soon asthe fuel level can be measuredexactly.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level the rangereadout cannot be updated.
The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.
Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you should nottry to use the full range beforerefuelling.
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Stopwatch
You can switch from the odo-meter reading to a stopwatch 1.The readout is in hours, minutes,seconds and tenths of a second,with dots as separators.By swapping the functions ofbutton 2 and the INFO buttonon the handlebar fitting you canmake the stopwatch easier touse (as a lap timer) as you ride.If you swap the functions in thisway the stopwatch and the odo-meter are operated by means ofthe INFO button and you must
use button 2 to operate the on-board computer.The stopwatch continues to timein the background if you switchback temporarily to the odometerreading. Similarly, the stopwatchcontinues timing if you temporar-ily switch off the ignition.
Operating stopwatch
If necessary, use button 1 toswitch from the odometer tothe stopwatch.
When the stopwatch isstopped, press button 2 tostart timing with the stopwatch.When the stopwatch is running,press button 2 to stop timingwith the stopwatch.Press and hold down button 2to reset the stopwatch.The stopwatch shows0.00.00.0.
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Changing buttonfunctions
Press button 1 and button 2at the same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.FLASH (redline warning) ap-pears, along with ON or OFF.Press button 2.LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON orOFF appear.Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.
ON: Stopwatch operated bymeans of the INFO button onthe handlebar fitting.OFF: Stopwatch operated bymeans of button 2 in the in-strument panel.To save the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.
Redline warning
The redline warning indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment. The anti-theft alarm
telltale light 1 flashes red to in-dicate that the engine is red-lining.The signal remains active un-til you shift up or reduce enginespeed. You can activate or deac-tivate the redline warning.
Activating redline warning
Press button 1 and button 2at the same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.FLASH (redline warning) ap-pears, along with ON or OFF.
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Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.ON: Redline warning activated.OFF: Redline warning deactiv-ated.To save the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.
Tyre pressuremonitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)RDC
with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE
Viewing tyre-pressurereadings
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 2 un-til the tyre-pressure readingsappear on the display.
Tyre-pressure readings 3 arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The front tyrepressure is on the left; the read-
ing on the right is the rear tyrepressure. -- -- appears dir-ectly after the ignition is switchedon, because the sensors do nottransmit tyre pressures until thefirst time the motorcycle acceler-ates to more than 30 km/h.
LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.
The side lights placea strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.
Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.
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When the engine is notrunning you can switch on
the lights by switching on the ig-nition and either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or operatingthe headlight flasher.
High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher
Press top section of switch 1to switch on the high-beamheadlight.Press bottom section ofswitch 1 to operate theheadlight flasher.
Parking lightSwitch off the ignition.
Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 andhold it in this position until theparking lights come on.Switch the ignition on and offagain to switch off the parkinglights.
Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators
Switch on the ignition.
The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after
you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.
Press button 1 to switch onthe left flashing turn indicator.
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Press button 2 to switch onthe right flashing turn indicator.
Press button 3 to switch offthe flashing turn indicators.
Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers
Switch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.
If you press a turn-indicat-or button with the ignition
switched on, the turn-indicatorfunction is activated instead ofthe hazard warning flashers, andremains active until you releasethe button. The hazard warningflashers recommence flashing assoon as the button is released.
Press buttons 1 and 2 at thesame time to switch on thehazard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.
Press button 3 to switch offthe hazard warning flashers.
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Emergency off switch(kill switch)
1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)
Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.
The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.
A Normal operating position(run)
B Engine switched off.
You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in
the run position.
Grip heatingwith heated handlebar grips OE
1 Grip-heating switch
The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageone as soon as the grips arewarm. Grip heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.
The increase in power con-sumption caused by the
grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, grip heating is switched
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off to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.
2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one dot
visible)4 100 % heat output (three
dots visible)
BMW Motorrad ABSwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE
Deactivating ABS functionBring the motorcycle to a stopor, if the motorcycle is at astandstill, switch on the igni-tion.
Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.
ABS warning light shows.
Release button 1 within twoseconds.
ABS warning light remainsON.
The ABS function is deactiv-ated.
Activating ABS function
Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.
ABS warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.Release button 1 within twoseconds.
The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to
flash.
The ABS function is activated.You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.
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If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABS
light comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.
ClutchAdjusting clutch lever
Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the span
between the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the clutchlever and the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the
clutch lever forward.
BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust thehandbrake lever while rid-
ing the motorcycle can lead toaccidents.Do not attempt to adjust thehandbrake lever unless the mo-torcycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the brakelever and the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the
handbrake lever forward.
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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors
Turn the mirror to the correctposition.
Adjusting mirror arm
Push protective cap 1 up overthe threaded fastener on themirror arm.Slacken nut 2.Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.
Mirror to clamping ele-ment
20 Nm
Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.
Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel
Remove the seat ( 59).
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Remove on-board toolkit 1.
Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.
If you want to increase springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn knob 2clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn knob 2counter-clockwise.
Basic setting of springpreload, rear
Turn the adjusting screwcounter-clockwise as far as itwill go (Full load of fuel, withrider 85 kg)
Stow on-board toolkit 1.Install the seat ( 60).
DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.
An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.
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Adjusting damping forrear wheel
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
You adjust the damping char-acteristic by turning adjustingscrew 1.
If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theH arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theS arrow.
Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-
teristic
Turn adjusting screw as faras it will go clockwise, thenback it off 2 turns. (Full loadof fuel, with rider 85 kg)
TyresChecking tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyrevalves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a sudden loss oftyre pressure, fit a valve cap withrubber sealing ring to the rear
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tyre and make sure that the capis screwed on firmly.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.2 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)
2.2 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.5 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)
2.9 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)
If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.
HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Under
these circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.
Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.
Adjusting headlight beamthrow
Slacken screws 1 on left andright.
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Adjust beam throw by tiltingthe headlight slightly about itshorizontal axis.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.
Beam-throw basic setting
Slacken screws 1 on left andright.Tilt the headlight slightlyabout its horizontal axis untilarrowhead 2 is pointing towardmarker 3.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.
SeatRemoving seat
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Turn the key to the left in seatlock 1 and hold it in this pos-ition while pressing down thefront part of the seat.
Lift seat 2 at the front and re-lease the key.Remove the seat and placeit, rubber buffers down, on aclean surface.
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Installing seat
Engage the seat in holders 3.Firmly press down on the seatat the front.The seat engages with an aud-ible click.
Helmet holderRemove the seat ( 59).
Use a plastic-sheathed steelcable to secure the helmet tohelmet holder 1 on left or right.
If it is attached on the leftside of the motorcycle,
there is a possibility of the hel-
met being damaged by the hotend silencer.If possible, attach the helmeton the right-hand side of themotorcycle.
The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of theway when you hook the helmetinto position.
Pass the steel cable throughthe helmet and the holder andposition cable and helmet asshown here.Install the seat ( 60).
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Riding
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:
HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots
This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season ofthe year. Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer will be glad toadvise you on the correct cloth-ing for every purpose.
Restricted angle of heelwith lowered suspensionOE
If the suspension is lowered themotorcycle's angle of heel is sub-ject to restriction.
When a motorcycle withlowered suspension is cor-
nering, certain components can
come into contact with the sur-face at an angle of heel that isless than that to which the rideris accustomed, and under certaincircumstances this can result in afall.Carefully try out the limits ofthe motorcycle's angle of heeland adapt your style of ridingaccordingly.
SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:
Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.
Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-
versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess situ-ations and make decisions, andslow down your reflexes. Med-ication can exacerbate these ef-fects.Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.
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Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a
health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.
High voltage
Touching live parts of theignition system with the
engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.
Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.
Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.
Flammable materials (e.g.hay, leaves, grass, clothing
and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system.
Cooling would beinadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.
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Tampering with thecontrol unit of theelectronic engine-management system
Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause acci-dents.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.
Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in
mechanical loads that the mo-torcycle's components are notdesigned to withstand. Damagecaused in this way is not coveredby the warranty.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.
ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.
BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchDamping-characteristic settingand spring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured
At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)Tension and lubrication of thedrive chain
StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it withthe gearbox in neutral and thenengage a gear before retractingthe side stand.
GearboxYou can start the engine whenthe gearbox is in neutral or if youpull the clutch with a gear en-gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-til after you have switched on theignition, as otherwise the enginewill refuse to start.
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Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.
Gearbox lubrication is en-sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-tion can result in damage to thegearbox.Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for a lengthy period of time orpush it a long distance with theengine switched off.
Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 66)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.
The engine starts.If the engine refuses to start,consult the troubleshootingchart in the section entitled"Technical data". ( 128)
Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the instruments and the telltaleand warning lights when the ig-nition is switched on: this is thePre-Ride-Check The test is abor-ted if you start the engine beforeit completes.
Phase 1The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing tothe limit values on their scales.At the same time, all the warn-ing lights and telltale lights areswitched on in succession.
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In the block of telltale andwarning lights on the left:Telltale light for high-beamheadlightGeneral warning light, yellowWarning light for fuel down toreserveWarning light for oil pressurewith BMW Motorrad ABS OE
plus:ABS warning lightIn the block of telltale andwarning lights below thespeedometer:Telltale light for left turn indic-atorsTelltale light for neutralTelltale light for right turn indic-ators
Phase 2The 'General' warning lightchanges from yellow to red.
Phase 3The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing backto rest. At the same time, all thewarning lights and telltale lightsswitched on in the initial phaseare switched off in reverse se-quence.
If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above:
Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the
warning lights fails to show.Make sure that all the warningand telltale lights come on in thepre-ride check.
Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad ABS OE
BMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-torcycle has to move forward afew metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.
Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.
ABS warning light flashes.
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ABS self-diagnosiscompleted
The ABS warning light goesout.
If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Running inThe first 1000 km
While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.
Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased enginewear.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.
Do not exceed the rpm limitsrecommended for running in.
Running-in speed
<5000 min-1
No full-load acceleration.Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.
Brake padsNew brake pads have to beddown before they can achievetheir optimum friction levels. Youcan compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency byexerting greater pressure on thelevers.
New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.
TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.
Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there
is a risk of accidents at extremeangles of heel.Avoid extreme angles of heel.
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Riding off-roadTyre pressure
Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the
motorcycle's handling character-istics on surfaced roads and canlead to accidents.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.
Wheel rims for riding off-roadBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageafter off-roading.
Dirt or mud on brakes
When riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brakepads.Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have beencleaned.
The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-
quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brakepads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.
Spring preload and shock-absorber settings
The off-road settings forspring preload and shock
absorber damping characteristicwill impair the motorcycle's hand-ling characteristics on surfacedroads.If you have been off-roading, re-member to correct spring preloadand shock-absorber dampingcharacteristics before you returnto surfaced roads.
Deactivatable ABSwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE
You can deactivate the ABSfunction of the BMW MotorradABS for off-roading ( 53).
BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. Thismakes the best possible use ofthe dynamic increase in load at
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the front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequentlybraking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with therider's full force exerted on thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit thefull braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
ABS has to intervene to keepthe front wheel from locking; thisincreases stopping distance.
Descending mountainpasses
There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.
Wet brakes
After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden
through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.
Salt on brakes
The brakes may fail to takeeffect immediately if the
motorcycle was ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakeswere not applied for some time.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the salt layer on the brakediscs and brake pads has beenremoved.
Oil or grease on brakes
Oil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance work, make sure that thebrake discs and brake pads arefree of oil and grease.
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Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside stand
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.
Switch off the engine.Pull the handbrake lever.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.Use your left foot to extend theside stand fully.
The side stand is designedto support only the weight
of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.
Slowly lean the motorcycle tothe side until its weight is takenby the stand and dismount tothe left.
If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.
Turn the handlebars to full leftor right lock.Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.
On a gradient, the motor-cycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcyclefrom side stand
Unlock the steering lock.From the left, grip the handle-bars with both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over theseat and lift the motorcycle tothe upright position.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.
An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving andlead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the motorcycle.
Sit on the motorcycle and useyour left foot to retract the sidestand.
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Placing motorcycle oncentre stand
with centre stand OE
If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.
Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on the left handlebar grip.Grip the rear frame with yourright hand.Use your right foot on the pinof the centre stand to pressthe stand down until its curvedfeet touch the ground.Place your full body weight onthe centre stand and at thesame time pull the motorcycleto the rear.
Excessive movementscould cause the centre
stand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre standextended.
Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcyclefrom centre stand
with centre stand OE
Unlock the steering lock.Place your left hand on the lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Push the motorcycle forwardoff the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.
RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its wayonto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.Do not fill the tank past the bot-tom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
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Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its side stand.
The volume of the tank canbe utilised to the full only
when the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand.
Open the protective cap.
Use the ignition key to unlockthe fuel filler cap and pop thecap open.
Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.
When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure
that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. If thesensor cannot register the newlevel neither the fuel-level read-ing nor the range readout can beupdated.
Recommended fuelgrade
91 ROZ/RON (Regular un-leaded)
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 16 l
Reserve fuel
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.
Securing motorcyclefor transportation
Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-
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tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.
The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.
Risk of damaging compon-ents.
Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.
At the front, secure the strapsto the bottom fork bridge onboth sides and tighten thestraps.
At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear frame on both sidesand tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.
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Engineering details
Engineering details
Brake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 78
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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
How does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of fric-tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-face. The lower the coefficientof friction, the longer the brakingdistance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maxim-um transferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fallis imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to themaximum transferrable braking
force, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.
What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregularit-ies can cause the wheels to losecontact temporarily with the roadsurface; if this happens the brak-ing force that can be transmit-ted to the road can drop to zero.If the brakes are applied underthese circumstances the ABShas to reduce braking force toensure that directional stabilityis maintained when the wheelsregain contact with the road sur-face. At this instant the BMWMotorrad ABS must assume anextremely low coefficient of fric-tion, so that the wheels will con-tinue to rotate under all imagin-able circumstances, because thisis the precondition for ensuring
directional stability. As soon asis registers the actual circum-stances, the system reacts in-stantly and adjusts braking forceaccordingly to achieve optimumbraking.
Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, under cer-tain circumstances it is possiblethat the BMW Motorrad ABS willbe unable to prevent the rearwheel from lifting clear of theground.If this happens the out-come can be a highsiding situ-ation in which the motorcycle canflip over.
Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the
ground.When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear ofthe ground.
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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The system is not op-timised for special requirementsthat apply under extreme com-petitive situations off-road or onthe track.
Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ABSfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ABS fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can lead to afault message being issued.Exceptional ridingconditions:
Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie).Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked for a lengthyperiod, for example while des-cending off-road.
If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.
What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad ABS is always main-tained in optimum condition, itis essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.
Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradABS permits must not be usedas an excuse for careless riding.ABS is primarily a means of en-suring a safety margin in genuineemergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and
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momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.
Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC
with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE
FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcyclehas accelerated to about 30 km/h. The display shows -- foreach tyre until the tyre-pressuresignal is received for the firsttime. The sensors continue totransmit the measured-value sig-nals for approximately 15 minutes
after the motorcycle comes to astop.The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated onthe motorcycle. An error mes-sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.
TemperaturecompensationTyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperaturedepends on ambient temperat-ure, on the style of riding and theduration of the ride.The tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyre
temperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas have gauges that do notcompensate for temperature; thereading shown by a gauge ofthis nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. Inmost instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally withthe pressures shown by themultifunction display.
Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:
Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.
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A warning is also issued if tyrepressure drops sharply but stayswithin the permitted tolerance.
Pressure adaptationCompare the RDC readingson the multifunction displaywith the value in the table onthe inside cover of the Rider'sManual. Then use the air line tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.
Example: According to the Rider-'s Manual, tyre pressure shouldbe 2.5 bar, but the reading in themultifunction display is 2.3 bar.The gauge on the air line shows2.4 bar. You must now increasetyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif-ference between the value in thetable and the RDC reading; whenthe air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.
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Accessories
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 103).
BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW
product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.
Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.
Power socketRatings
The supply to the socket 1 is cutoff automatically if battery voltageis too low or the load exceedsthe maximum rating.
Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the ignitionis subsequently switched off. Inorder to ensure that the drain onthe on-board power supply sys-
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tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off, and it isalso temporarily interrupted dur-ing the start procedure.
Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-et to the auxiliary device must berouted in such a way that they:
Do not impede the riderDo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicsCannot be trapped
Incorrectly routed cablescan impede the rider.
Route the cables as describedabove.
LuggageCorrect loading
Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.
Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.with case OA
Ensure that the case volumeson the left and right are equal.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom of the cases and towardthe inboard side.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the cases and the
speed limit for riding with caseson the motorcycle.
Payload of cases
see label in case
Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
see label in case
with topcaseOA
Note the maximum permiss-ible payload of the topcase andthe speed limit for riding with atopcase on the motorcycle.
Payload of topcase
see label in topcase
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Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top-
case fitted to the motorcycle
see label in topcase
with tank rucksackOA
Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksackand the speed limit for ridingwith a tank rucksack on themotorcycle.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 5 kg
Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the
tank rucksack fitted to the mo-torcycle
max 130 km/h
with rear softbagOA
Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the rear softbag and
the speed limit for riding with arear softbag on the motorcycle.
Payload of rear softbag
max 1.5 kg
Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the
rear softbag fitted to the mo-torcycle
max 130 km/h
Lashing luggage
Loop the luggage straps overthe bar between the motor-cycle and stops 1.
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Position luggage strap 2 asshown here with a stuffbag asexample.Check that the luggage is se-cure.
Caseswith case OA
Opening cases
Turn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull up carryhandle 3.
Push yellow button 4 downand at the same time pull thelid of the case out.
Closing casesTurn the lock with the key untilit is at right angles to the for-ward direction of travel.
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Close case lid 5.The lid engages with an aud-ible click.
Closing the carry handlewhile the case lock is in
line with the forward direction oftravel can result in damage to thelocking tongue.Make sure that the case lock isat right angles to the forward dir-ection of travel when you closethe carry handle.
Push carry handle 3 down.Turn the key in the case lockin line with the forward direc-
tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.
Adjusting case volumeOpen the case and remove allits contents.
To adjust the volume of thecase, engage pivot lever 1 atthe top or bottom limit position,as applicable.Pivot lever at top limit position:minimum volume.Pivot lever at bottom limit posi-tion: maximum volume.Close the case.
Removing cases
Turn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull up carryhandle 3.
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Pull red release lever 4 up.Latching flap 5 pops up.Fully open the latching flap.Take a firm grip of the handleand lift the case out of theholder.
Installing cases
Fully open latching flap 5, if ne-cessary pulling up red releaselever 4.
Engage rest 6 in case carrier 7.
Turn the case toward the mo-torcycle, pushing mount 9all the way onto mushroomhead 8.
Push latching flap 5 down asfar as it will go and hold it inthis position.Push red release lever 4 down.The latching flap engages.Close the carry handle.Turn the key parallel with thedirection of travel and remove.
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Topcasewith topcaseOA
Opening topcase
Turn key 1 in the topcase lockto the vertical position.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull out carryhandle 3.
Push yellow button 4 forwardand at the same time push thetopcase lid up.
Closing topcase
Press down firmly on topcaselid 1 to close.
Closing the carry handlewhile the topcase lock is
horizontal can result in damageto the locking tongue.Make sure that the topcase lockis vertical when you close thecarry handle.
Push carry handle 3 up.The handle engages with anaudible click.Turn the key in the topcaselock to the horizontal positionand remove the key from thelock.
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Adjusting topcase volume
Open the topcase and removeall its contents.To adjust the volume of thetopcase, engage pivot lever 1at the front or rear limit posi-tion, as applicable.Pivot lever at rear limit position:minimum volume.Pivot lever at front limit posi-tion: maximum volume.Close the topcase.
Removing topcase
Turn key 1 in the topcase lockto the vertical position.Hold down yellow latch 2 andpush carry handle 3 down.
Pull red release lever 4 up.
Latching flap 5 pops up.Fully open latching flap 5.Take a firm grip of the handleand lift the topcase out of theholder.
Installing topcase
Fully open latching flap 5, ifnecessary pulling red releaselever 4 to the rear.
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Engage the topcase in frontholders 6 of the topcase carrierplate.
Press the topcase onto thetopcase carrier plate at therear.
Push latching flap 5 fullyclosed and hold it in thisposition.Push red release lever 4 for-ward.The latching flap engages.Close the carry handle.Turn the key to the horizontalposition and remove.
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Maintenance
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult a spe-cialist workshop, preferably yourauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.
ToolkitStandard toolkit
1 Screwdriver handle2 Reversible screwdriver
bladeWith star-head and plain-tip ends
3 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 17
4 Torx wrench, T405 Reversible screwdriver
bladeWith star-head and TorxT25
Service toolkitwith service toolkitOA
1 Extending tool holderholds all tools by means ofadapters, and for removingthe spark plug
2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes
3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22for removing the quick-release axle from the frontwheel
4 Electric torch
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5 SocketOpen-ended spanners ofvarious sizes
6 AdapterTo accommodate the 1/4" bits and the 9x12 mmand the 3/8" universal-jointadapter
Engine oilChecking engine oil level
The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.
The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no more thana short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means that
the engine will be operated withthe incorrect quantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.
Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.Switch off the engine.Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.with centre stand OE
Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Use a dry cloth to wipe gaugelength 2 cleanSeat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.
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Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.
Engine oil level
Between MIN and MAXmarks
If the oil level is below the MINmark:
Top up the engine oil ( 94).
If the oil level is above the MAXmark:
Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Install the oil dipstick.
Topping up engine oilMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.
Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Check the engine oil level( 93).Install the oil dipstick.
Brake systemReliabilityA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.Under these circumstances havethe brake system checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
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Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of
the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem performed by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking operation ofbrakes
Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:
Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, front brakes
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and frontsuspension toward brake cal-iper 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,front
min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backingplate. The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.)
If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:
Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
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Checking brake padthickness, rear brakes
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from the reartoward brake caliper 1.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.The wear indicators must beclearly visible.)
If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:
Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.
Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.
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Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.
Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front(visual inspection)
DOT4 brake fluid
It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark.
If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.
Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
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Brake fluid level, rear(visual inspection)
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark.
If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
CoolantChecking coolant level
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-tion: Between windscreen andright side panel.
Coolant, specified level
Antifreeze
between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank
If the coolant drops below thepermitted level:
Top up the coolant.
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Topping up coolant
Open cap of expansion tank 1.Using a suitable funnel, top upwith coolant until the level iscorrect.Close the cap of the expansiontank.
ClutchChecking clutch operation
Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:
Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Checking clutch playTurn the handlebars all the wayto left
Pull clutch cable 1 as far aspossible away from the clutchlever.
Measure clutch play Abetween the handlebar fittingand the clutch cable.
Clutch play
1 mm (Handlebars turnedfully left, between handlebarfitting and clutch cable)
Clutch play is out of tolerance:Adjust the clutch play ( 99).
Adjusting clutch play
Slacken nut 3.To increase clutch play: screwnut 2 up.
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To reduce clutch play: screwnut 2 down.Check the clutch play ( 99).Repeat the steps in this pro-cedure until clutch play is setcorrectly.Tighten nut 3.
TyresChecking tyre tread depth
Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired
even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.
Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.
RimsChecking rims
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.
Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Checking spokesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Draw the handle of a screw-driver or a similar instrumentacross the spokes and listento the notes of the individualspokes.
If the notes vary:Have the spokes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
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ChainLubricating chain
Dirt, dust and inadequatelubrication will result in ac-
celerated wear and significantlyshorten the drive chain's usefullife.Clean and lubricate the drivechain at regular intervals.
Lubricate the drive chain every1000 km at the latest. Lubric-ate the chain more frequently ifthe motorcycle is ridden in wet,dusty or dirty conditions.
Switch the ignition off and se-lect neutral.Clean the drive chain with asuitable cleaning product, dry itand apply chain lubricant.Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain sagMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Turn the rear wheel until itreaches the position with thelowest amount of chain sag.
Use a screwdriver to push thechain up and down and meas-ure difference A.
Chain deflection
30...40 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)
with lowered suspensionOE
20...30 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)
If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain sag ( 101).
Adjusting chain sagMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
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Slacken quick-release axlenut 1.Slacken locknuts 2 on left andright.Use adjusting screws 3 on leftand right to adjust chain sag.Check the chain sag ( 101).Make sure that scale read-ings 4 are the same on left andright.Tighten locknuts 2 on left andright.
Locknut of the final-drivechain tensioning screw
19 Nm
Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 to the specified tight-ening torque.
Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm
100 Nm
Checking chain wearMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teethmust remain inside the chainlinks.
If the chain can be pulled backfar enough to expose the tips ofthe sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests certain makes,and approves those that itcertifies as roadworthy. If BMWMotorrad has not approved thewheels and tyres, it cannotassess their suitability or provideany guarantee of road safety.Use only wheels and tyres ap-proved by BMW Motorrad foryour type of motorcycle.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMW
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Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Effect of wheel size onABSWheel size is very important as aparameter for the ABS. In partic-ular, the diameter and the widthof a motorcycle's wheels are pro-grammed into the control unitand are fundamental to all cal-culations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels to
your motorcycle, it is very import-ant to consult a specialist work-shop beforehand, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. In some cases, the data pro-grammed into the control unitscan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.
RDC labelwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE
Incorrect tyre-removal pro-cedures can result in dam-
age to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer or spe-cialist workshop that the wheel isfitted with an RDC sensor.
If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, takecare not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.
Remove the front wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.
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with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.
Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the front wheel stand( 108).
Release axle clamping screw 2.Remove axle 3, while support-ing the wheel.Do not remove the grease fromthe axle.
Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.
Roll the front wheel forward toremove.
Remove spacing bushing 4from the left-hand side of thewheel hub.
Installing front wheel
Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified
torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Slip spacing bushing 4 intothe left-hand side of the wheelhub.
The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to
rotate in the correct direction.Note the direction-of-rotation ar-rows on the tyre or the wheelrim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the forks, makingsure that the brake disc passesbetween the brake pads.
Raise the front wheel, insertaxle 3 and tighten to specifiedtorque.
Quick-release axle, front,in axle holder
30 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.Firmly compress the front forksseveral times.Tighten axle clamping screw 2to the specified torque.
Clamp of quick-releaseaxle
19 Nm
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.
The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe through
if it comes into contact with thebrake disc.Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed correctly.
Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed as shownhere.
Remove the auxiliary stand, ifinstalled beforehand.
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Remove the rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Remove screw 1 and removethe speed sensor from its bore.
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo-torcycle on a suitable auxiliarystand.with centre stand OA
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.
Remove axle nut 2.Slacken locknuts 3 on left andright by turning them counter-clockwise.Back off adjusting screws 4 onleft and right by turning themcounter-clockwise.Remove adjusting plate 5 andpush the axle in as far as it willgo.
Remove quick-release axle 6and remove adjusting plate 7.
Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and disen-gage chain 8 from the sprock-et.
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Roll the rear wheel back until itis clear of the swinging arm.
The sprocket and thespacer sleeves on left
and right are loose fits in thewheel. Make sure that theseparts are not damaged or lost onremoval.
Installing rear wheel
Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified
torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Roll the rear wheel into theswinging arm, making sure thatthe brake disc passes betweenthe brake pads.
Roll the rear wheel as farforward as possible and loopchain 8 over the sprocket.
Seat left adjusting plate 7 inthe swinging arm and installquick-release axle 6 in the
brake caliper and the rearwheel.Make sure that the axle fits in-to the recess of the adjustingplate.
Install right adjusting plate 5.
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Install nut 2, but do not tightenit at this point.
without centre standOA
Remove the auxiliary stand.
Insert the speed sensor intothe bore and install screw 1.
Adjust the chain sag ( 101).
Front-wheel standInstalling front wheelstand
The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed
to support the motorcyclewithout the assistance of anauxiliary stand. A motorcycleresting only on the front wheelstand and the rear wheel cantopple.Place the motorcycle on an aux-iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.
Place the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre stand OE
Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.
Use basic stand (0 402 241)with front-wheel adapter(0 402 242).Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem. Adjust the adapter studsto suit the front suspension.Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.
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Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.
Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.
with centre stand OE
If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far the centre stand will
lift clear of the ground and themotorcycle could topple to oneside.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground. If ne-cessary, adjust the height of thefront-wheel stand.
Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.
BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective.
A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because
it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.
The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-
aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.
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The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technicaldata".
Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe bulbs when handling them.Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.
Replacing low-beamheadlight bulb
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Remove cover of low-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.
Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb ( 111).
Turn cover of low-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.
Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb
Remove cover of high-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.
Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb ( 111).
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Turn cover of high-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.
Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb
Disconnect plug 1.
Disengage spring clips 2 fromthe fastenings and swing themaside.Remove bulb 3.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for the low-beamheadlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for high-beamheadlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Install bulb 3, making sure thatalignment is correct.Close and lock spring clips 2.
Connect plug 1.
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Replacing parking-lightbulb
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
Remove cover of low-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.
Pull parking-light bulb 1 out ofthe headlight housing.
Remove the bulb from the bulbholder.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.
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Insert parking-light bulb 1 intothe headlight housing.
Turn cover of low-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.
Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.
Remove screw 1.
Pull the glass out of the reflect-or housing at the threaded-fastener side.
Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwiseand remove it from the bulbhousing.
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Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front
R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicatorsOA
LED / 12 V
Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.
Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.
Install screw 1.
Replacing brake light andrear light bulb
The LED rear light can be re-placed only as a complete unit.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Replacing number-platelight bulbs
Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.
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Remove screw 1 from themudguard cover and removethe cover.
Pull bulb holder 2 out of thelight carrier.
Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for number-platelight
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.
Seat bulb holder 2 in the lightcarrier.
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Hold the mudguard cover inposition and install screw 1.
Air filterRemoving air filter
Remove the centre trim panel( 121).
Remove screws 1.Remove air-filter cover 2.
Remove air filter 3.
Installing air filter
Install air filter 3.
Hold air-filter cover 2 in posi-tion.Install screws 1.
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Install the centre trim panel( 121).
Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.
Touching live parts of theignition system with the
engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.
A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident-
ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V.
Remove the centre trim panel( 121).When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.
Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to posit-ive terminal 2 of the dischargedbattery and the other end tothe positive terminal of thedonor battery.Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor batteryand the other end to negativeterminal 1 of the dischargedbattery.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-
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gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals 1 first,then disconnect the secondjump lead from the positiveterminals 2.
Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-
er products to start the engine.
Install the centre trim panel( 121).
BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown
If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-
nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.
BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-
cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.
Charging battery whenconnected
Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a charger
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connected directly to the batteryposts.
Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can
be used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuit-able chargers could cause dam-age to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). Ifyou are in doubt, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.
If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction
display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.
Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.
The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the
battery is fully charged. Theon-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.
Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.
If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-
board socket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electron-ics. If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-board
systems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.
Charging battery whendisconnected
Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use
Remove the batteryRemove the centre trim panel( 121).
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Switch off the ignition.
Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.
Begin by removing threadedfastener 1 of the negative lead.Then remove threaded fasten-er 2 of the positive lead.Remove screws 3 on left andright and remove the batteryretainer.
Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle
for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that theservice-due indicator functionscorrectly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.
Insert the battery into the bat-tery compartment, with thepositive terminal on the rightin the direction of travel.
Place the battery retainer inposition, making sure that theleads are correctly routed atposition 4.Install screws 3 on left andright.
Connection in the wrongsequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.
Install screw 2 securing thepositive lead.Then install screw 1 securingthe negative lead.
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Install the centre trim panel( 121).Set the clock ( 42).
Removing centre trimpanel
Remove the seat ( 59).
Remove screws 1 on left andright.
Remove four screws 2.Disconnect the plug from thesocket.Remove the centre trim panel.
Installing centre trimpanel
Connect the plug to the sock-et.
Manoeuvre the centre trimpanel into position. Make surethat all three tabs 3 on left andright engage the side panels.
Install four screws 2.
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Install screws 1 on left andright.Install the seat ( 60).
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Care
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 126
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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW Care Products havebeen tested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.
The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products
can damage vehicle components.Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.
Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.
After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden
through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.
Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.
Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.
The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,
the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:
Windscreen and slipstream de-flectorsHeadlight lens made of plasticGlass of the instrument panelBlack, unpainted parts
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If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning
agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.
Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-
fected areas with a wet cloth.
WindscreenClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.
Fuel and chemical solventsattack the material of the
windscreen; the windscreen be-comes opaque or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.
ChromeUse plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.
RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be benteasily.
Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.
RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.
Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can
cause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.
Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.
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Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.
Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles" onthe surface, instead of formingbeads.
Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle is fit-
ted with a centre stand) with asuitable lubricant.Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel.
Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Com-bine work for laying up/restoringto use with a BMW service orinspection.
Restoring motorcycleto use
Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.
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Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14010127
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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
Possible cause Remedy
Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand Retract the side stand ( 64).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 64).
Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 71).
Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 118).
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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid
Brake caliper to fork leg
ASA screw with washer, M10 x 40 38 Nm
Clamp of quick-release axle
M8 x 25 19 Nm
Quick-release axle, front, in axleholder
M16 x 1.5 30 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm
M16 x 1.5 100 Nm
Mirror arm Value Valid
Mirror to clamping element
M14 x 1 20 Nm
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Mirror arm Value Valid
Clamping element to clampingblock
M10 30 Nm
Chain Value Valid
Locknut of the final-drive chaintensioning screw
M8 19 Nm
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Engine
Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow-ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders andheads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox anddry sump lubrication
Displacement 798 cm3
Cylinder bore 82 mm
Piston stroke 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Nominal output 52 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min-1
with power reductionOE 25 kW, - at engine speed: 5000 min-1
Torque 75 Nm, - at engine speed: 4500 min-1
with power reductionOE 57 Nm, - at engine speed: 3000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1
Idle speed 1250+50 min-1
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Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded
Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity 2.9 l, with filter change2.7 l, without filter change0.3 l, additional, if swing-arm shaft cover is re-moved
of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes
Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C
SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C, Operation in winter
SAE 15W-40 ~-10 °C
Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through SH.BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. Please do not hesitate tocontact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have any questions relating the choice of asuitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
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Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 10 W-40 ~-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 ~-10 °C
Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath
Transmission
Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear
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Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Chain drive
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm
Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17 / 41
Running gear
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 180 mm, At wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm
Type of rear suspension Direct-pivot central spring strut with steplesslyadjustable rebound-stage damping
Spring travel at rear wheel 170 mm, At wheel
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Brakes
Front wheel
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Wheels and tyres
Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Tyre designation, front 110 / 80 R 19
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Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 R 17
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-perature: 20 °C
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-perature: 20 °C
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Electrics
Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A
Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, thecircuit is active as soon as the ignition is switchedon after the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8...0.9 mm, When new
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V
Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
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Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicatorsOA LED / 12 V
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicatorsOA LED / 12 V
Frame
Frame type Tubular spaceframe
Type plate location Steering head, front top
VIN location Steering head, right
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2280 mm, across front wheel to number-platecarrier
Height of motorcycle 1240 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 845 mm, across mirrors without mirrors
Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with dual seat, low OE
without lowered suspensionOE790 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with lowered suspensionOE 765 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
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Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1820 mm
with dual seat, low OE
without lowered suspensionOE1780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with lowered suspensionOE 1710 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Weights
Unladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel
Permissible gross weight 436 kg
with lowered suspensionOE 349 kg
Maximum payload 237 kg
with lowered suspensionOE 150 kg
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Riding specifications
Top speed max 190 km/h
with power reductionOE max 147 km/h
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Service
Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 142
BMW Motorrad mobility services -roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.
If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-
expertly, it could result in con-sequential damage and thus con-stitute a safety risk.BMW Motorrad recommends youto have all the associated workon your motorcycle carried outby a specialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.
Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers are supplied with the latesttechnical information and have
the necessary technical know-how. BMW Motorrad recom-mends that you contact your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have questions regardingyour motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad servicequalityAlong with its reputation for en-gineering quality and high reliab-ility, BMW Motorrad is a bywordfor excellent quality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youhave the maintenance work re-quired for your motorcycle car-ried out regularly, preferably byyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. For generous treat-ment of claims submitted afterthe warranty period has expired,evidence of regular maintenanceis essential.
Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticeduntil it is too late to put themright at moderate cost. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer'smechanics know every detail ofyour motorcycle and can take re-medial action if necessary beforeminor faults develop into seriousproblems. By having the neces-sary repairs done properly andin good time, you save time andmoney in the long run.
BMW Motorrad mobilityservices - roadsideassistanceIn the event of a breakdown, theBMW Motorrad mobility servicesavailable for each new BMW mo-torcycle enable you to access anextensive range of services suchas breakdown assistance, motor-cycle transportation etc. (detailscan differ from country to coun-try). In the event of a breakdown,
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contact the Mobile Service or-ganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures, along with informa-tion on Mobile Service and thedealership network.
BMW Motorrad servicenetworkBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service network inplace to look after you and yourmotorcycle in more than 100countries. In Germany alone, youhave the best possible accessto approximately 200 authorisedBMW Motorrad dealers.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure
"Service Contact Europe" or"Service Contact Africa, Amer-ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".
Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.
BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km
BMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and enters
the date when the next servicewill be due.Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 kmin advance when the time for aservice is approaching, on thebasis of the programmed values.
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Confirmation of maintenance work
BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted
on
Stamp, signature
BMW Running-inCheckCompleted
on
Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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BMW ServiceCompleted
on
Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
on
Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
on
Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
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BMW ServiceCompleted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
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BMW ServiceCompleted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
on
Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
on
Odometer reading
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onor, if logged beforehand,
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Odometer reading
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onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
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Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW ServiceCompleted
on
Odometer reading
Next serviceat the latest
onor, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.
Item Odometerreading
Date
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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS
Control, 16Engineering details, 76Operation, 53Self-diagnosis, 66Warnings, 29
AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 82
Air filterInstallation, 116Position on the motorcycle, 15Removal, 116
Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 18Warnings, 37
BBattery
Charging, 119Charging battery whenconnected, 118Installation, 120Maintenance instructions, 118Removal, 119
Stowage, 15Technical data, 137
BMW Motorrad service, 142Brake fluid
Checking fluid levels, 96Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13
Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, 95Running in, 67
BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 54Checking operation, 94Safety instructions, 68Technical data, 135
BulbsGeneral instructions, 109Overview, headlights, 20Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 110Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 110Replacing number-plate lightbulbs, 114
Replacing side-light bulb, 112Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 113Technical data, 137Warning for bulb failure, 28
CCase
Operation, 85Chain
Adjusting sag, 101Checking sag, 101Checking wear, 102Lubricating, 101
Checklist, 64Clock, 22
Adjusting, 42Control, 18
ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 54Checking operation, 99Technical data, 133
Confirmation of maintenancework, 144
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CoolantChecking fill level, 98Filler neck, 13Fill-level indicator, 13Temperature gauge, 23, 24Topping up, 99Warning forovertemperature, 27
Currency, 7
DDamping
Adjuster, rear, 13Adjusting rear, 56
Dimensions, 138Display
See multifunction display, 18
EElectrics
Technical data, 137Electronic immobiliser EWS, 41
Warning, 27Emergency off switch (kill
switch), 17Operation, 52
EngineControl, 17Starting, 64Technical data, 131Warning for engineelectronics, 28
Engine oilChecking fill level, 93Dipstick, 11Filler neck, 11Technical data, 132Topping up, 94Warning for engine oilpressure, 28
Equipment, 7
FFirst-aid kit
Stowage, 14Frame
Technical data, 138Front-wheel stand
Installing, 108Fuel
Filler neck, 13Fill-level indicator, 23, 24
Refuelling, 71Technical data, 132Warning for fuel down toreserve, 27
Fuses, 137
GGear indicator, 23General views
Headlight, 20Instrument panel, 18Left handlebar fitting, 16Left side of motorcycle, 11Right handlebar fitting, 17Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 14Underneath the trim panel, 15
Grip heatingControl, 17Operation, 52
HHandlebar fittings
General view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17
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Hazard warning flashersControl, 16, 17Operation, 51
HeadlightBeam throw, 58Driving on right/driving onleft, 58Overview, 20
Headlight flasher, 16Helmet holder, 14, 60High-beam headlight
Control, 16Switching on, 50Telltale light, 22
Horn, 16
IIdle
Telltale light, 22Ignition
Switching off, 40Switching on, 40
Instrument clusterOverview, 18
JJump starting, 117
KKeys, 40, 41
LLaying up, 126Lights
Headlight flasher, 50Parking light, 50Switching on high-beamheadlight, 50Switching on low-beamheadlight, 49Switching on the side lights, 49
Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 49
LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 83
MMaintenance intervals, 143
MirrorsAdjusting, 55
Mobility services, 142Motorcycle
Laying up, 126Parking, 70Restoring to use, 126
Multifunction display, 18Status indicators, 22
OOdometer and tripmeters, 22
Control, 18Operation, 42
Off-roading, 68On-board computer
Ambient temperature, 44Average consumption, 45Average speed, 44Control, 16Current consumption, 46Operation, 43Range, 46Redline warning, 48Status indicators, 23
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Stopwatch, 47Warnings, 29
PParking, 70Parking light, 50Power socket, 11, 82Pre-ride check, 65
RRear-wheel drive
Technical data, 134Refuelling, 13, 71Reserve volume
Warning, 27Restoring to use, 126Rev. counter, 18Rider's Manual
Stowage, 14Running gear
Technical data, 134Running in, 67
SSafety instructions
Brakes, 68General, 62
SeatInstallation, 59Lock, 11Removal, 59
Service, 142Service-due indicator, 22Side light
Switching on, 49Spark plugs
Technical data, 137Speedometer, 18Spring preload
Adjuster, rear, 13Adjusting rear, 55Tools, 14
Starting, 64
Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 22Standard status indicators, 22With on-board computer, 23With RDC, 24
Steering lock, 40Stopwatch
Control, 18
TTechnical data
Battery, 137Brakes, 135Bulbs, 137Clutch, 133Dimensions, 138Electrics, 137Engine, 131Engine oil, 132Frame, 138Fuel, 132Rear-wheel drive, 134Running gear, 134Spark plugs, 137Standards, 7
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Transmission, 133Weights, 139Wheels and tyres, 135
Telltale lights, 22Toolkit
Contents, 92Stowage, 14
TopcaseOperation, 88
Torques, 129Transmission
Technical data, 133Transportation
Lashing, 72Troubleshooting chart, 128Turn indicators
Control, left, 16Control, right, 17Operation, 50Telltale light, 22
Type plate, 13
Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 103Engineering details, 78Operation, 49Status indicators, 24Warnings, 32
TyresChecking inflation pressure, 57Checking tread depth, 100Pressures, 136Recommendation, 102Running in, 67Table of tyre pressures, 14Technical data, 135
VVehicle identification number, 13
WWarning light for engine rpm, 18Warnings, 24
Mode of presentation, 24With ABS, 29With anti-theft alarm, 37With on-board computer, 29
With RDC, 32Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 34Weights, 139
Payload table, 14Wheels
Change of size, 103Checking rims, 100Installing front wheel, 104Installing rear wheel, 107Remove the front wheel, 103Remove the rear wheel, 106Technical data, 135
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