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Rider's Manual

F 700 GS

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate

Riding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on your

choice of a motorcycle from

BMW and welcome you to the

community of BMW riders.

Familiarise yourself with your new

motorcycle so that you can ride it

safely and confidently in all traffic

situations.

Please read this Rider's Manual

carefully before starting to use

your new BMW motorcycle. It

contains important information on

how to operate the controls and

how to make the best possible

use of all your BMW's technical

features.

In addition, it contains information

on maintenance and care to help

you maintain your motorcycle's

reliability and safety, as well as its

value.

If you have questions concerning

your motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly

provide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid-

ing your BMW and that all your

journeys will be pleasant and safe

BMW Motorrad.

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Table of Contents

You can also consult the index at

the end of this Rider's Manual if

you want to find a particular topic

or item of information.

1 General instructions .... 5

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and

symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General views .......... . . 9

General view, left side . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . 13

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14

Underneath the trim

panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16

Multifunction switch,

right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 22

Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 23

Warning and telltale

lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 25

Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 26

Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39

Ignition switch/steering

lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Electronic immobiliser

EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Stopwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 46

Emergency off switch (kill

switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 48

BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 49

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Electronic Suspension Ad-

justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Rider's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5 Riding .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 62

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Parking your motorcycle . . . . 71

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Securing motorcycle for

transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

6 Engineering details. . . . . 75

Brake system with BMW

Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Electronic engine manage-

ment with BMW Motorrad

ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Tyre pressure monitoring

RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 82

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

General instructions . . . . . . . . . 92

Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 109

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

9 Care . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 124

Cleaning easily damaged

components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Protective wax coating . . . . 126

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 126

Restoring motorcycle to

use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

10 Technical data . . . . . . 127

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 128

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 129

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 135

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 136

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Riding specifications . . . . . . 141

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

BMW Motorrad Service . . . 144

BMW Motorrad Mobility

services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 144

Confirmation of mainten-

ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Confirmation of service . . . . 151

12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions

Overview

Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual

will provide you with an initial

overview of your motorcycle.

All maintenance and repair work

on the vehicle is documented in

Chapter 11. This record of the

maintenance work you have had

performed on your vehicle is a

precondition for generous treat-

ment of goodwill claims.

When the time comes to sell

your BMW, please remember

to hand over this Rider's Manual;

it is an important part of the mo-

torcycle.

Abbreviations and

symbols

Indicates warnings that you

must comply with for reas-

ons of your safety and the safety

of others, and to protect your

motorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions on

how to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equip-

ment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of an

item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page with

more detailed informa-

tion.

Indicates the end of a

passage relating to spe-

cific accessories or items

of equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE Optional extra

The motorcycles are as-

sembled complete with

all the BMW optional ex-

tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessory

You can obtain optional

accessories through your

authorised BMW Motor-

rad dealer; optional ac-

cessories have to be

retrofitted to the motor-

cycle.

EWS

Electronic immobiliser.

DWA

Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-

stahlwarnanlage)

ABS

Anti-lock brake system

ASC Automatic Stability Con-

trol.

General instructions

ESA Electronic Suspension

Adjustment

Electronic Suspension

Adjustment.

RDC

Tyre pressure monitoring

(ReifenDruck-Control)

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW

motorcycle, you chose various

items of custom equipment.

This Rider's Manual describes

optional extras (OE) offered by

BMW and selected optional ac-

cessories (OA). This explains why

the manual may also contain de-

scriptions of equipment which

you have not ordered. Please

note, too, that your motorcycle

might not be exactly as illus-

trated in this manual on account

of country-specific differences.

If your BMW was supplied with

equipment not described in

this Rider's Manual, you will

find these features described in

separate manuals.

Technical data

All dimensions, weights and

power ratings stated in the

Rider's Manual are quoted to the

standards and comply with the

tolerance requirements of the

Deutsches Institut für Normung

e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual

countries may differ.

Currency

The high safety and quality

standards of BMW motorcycles

are maintained by constant

development work on designs,

equipment and accessories.

Because of this, your motorcycle

may differ from the information

supplied in the Rider's Manual.

Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely

rule out errors and omissions.

We hope you will appreciate that

no claims can be entertained on

the basis of the data, illustrations

or descriptions in this manual.

General instructions

General views

General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Underneath the trim panel . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

General views

General view, left side

1 Power socket ( 82)

2 Seat lock ( 57)

3 Engine-oil filler neck and

oil dipstick ( 93)

General views

General view, right side

1 Fuel filler neck ( 71)

2 Adjuster, spring preload

( 52)

3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 97)

4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 96)

5 VIN, type plate (on

steering-head bearing)

6 Coolant level indicator (be-

hind side panel) ( 98)

7 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic ( 53)

General views

Underneath the seat

1 Stowage

with first-aid kit

Location of the first-aid kit

2 Standard toolkit ( 92)

3 Payload table

4 Table of tyre pressures

5 Helmet holder ( 58)

6 Rider's Manual (in rear of

vehicle)

with anti-theft alarm

Rider's Manual (below con-

trol unit) ( 58)

7 Tool for adjusting spring

preload ( 52)

General views

Underneath the trim

panel

1 Battery ( 119)

2 Air-filter housing ( 117)

General views

Multifunction switch,

left

1 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 45)

2 Selecting readings ( 42).

with on-board com-

puter

Resetting average values

( 43).

3 Hazard warning flashers

( 46)

4 Operation of the flashing

turn indicators ( 46)

5 Horn

6 with ESA

Operating ESA ( 54)

7 Operating the ABS

( 48)

with ASC

Operating ASC ( 49)

General views

Multifunction switch,

right

1 with heated handlebar

grips

Grip heating control

( 47)

2 Starter button ( 65)

3 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 47)

General views

Instrument panel

1 Warning and telltale lights

( 24)

2 Speedometer

3 Setting clock ( 41).

with on-board com-

puter

Operation of the stopwatch

( 43)

4 Multifunction display

( 22)

5 Selecting readings ( 42).

Resetting tripmeter

( 43).

6 Ambient-light brightness

sensor (for adapting the

brightness of the instru-

ment lighting)

with anti-theft alarm

Anti-theft alarm telltale light

(see the instructions for

use for the anti-theft alarm)

with on-board com-

puter

Redline warning ( 68)

General views

7 Rev. counter

General views

Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Tyre pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Status indicators

Multifunction display

1 Warning for engine elec-

tronics ( 33)

2 with heated handlebar

grips

Display showing chosen

level of grip heating

( 47)

3 with on-board com-

puter

Stopwatch ( 43)

4 Time ( 41)

5 with tyre pressure monit-

oring (RDC)

Tyre pressures ( 26)

6 Warning for coolant tem-

perature ( 32)

7 Service due ( 25)

8 Values area ( 42)

9 with on-board com-

puter

Symbols explaining the

readings shown in the val-

ues area ( 23)

Status indicators

10 Coolant temperature dis-

play

11 – with on-board computer

(OE)

Gear indicator; "N" indic-

ates neutral

12 Fuel level ( 25)

13 – with on-board computer

(OE)

Values area ( 42)

14 a warning is shown in the

values area ( 27)

15 Trip meter ( 42)

Meaning of symbols

with on-board computer

distance travelled after

fuel down to reserve in km

( 25)

Average consumption in l/

100 km

Average speed in km/h

Current consumption in l/

100 km

Ambient temperature in °C

( 26)

Status indicators

Warning and telltale

lights

1 ABS warning light ( 34)

2 with ASC

ASC warning light ( 35)

3 Warning light for fuel down

to reserve ( 25) ( 32)

4 General warning light, in

combination with warnings

in the display ( 27)

5 High-beam headlight tell-

tale light

6 Telltale light for right turn

indicators

7 Telltale light for neutral

8 Telltale light for left turn

indicators

The ABS symbol might dif-

fer, depending on the spe-

cifics of national regulations.

Status indicators

Fuel level

Due to the complex shape of the

fuel tank, it is impossible to de-

termine the fuel level when the

tank is approaching capacity. For

this reason, the fill-level indicator

only displays the bottom half of

the filling capacity in detail.

If the fill-level indicator reaches

the 1/2-mark 1, the fuel tank

is half-full. From then on, the

fill-level will be displayed more

precisely.

If the fuel reserve is reached, the

fuel warning light will come on.

Fuel reserve

The amount of fuel present in

the fuel tank when the fuel warn-

ing light is switched on is de-

pendent on vehicle dynamics.

The more the fuel moves in-

side the tank (due to regularly

changing angles of heel, fre-

quent braking and acceleration),

the more difficult it becomes to

determine the reserve volume.

For this reason, the fuel reserve

volume cannot be displayed ex-

actly.

with on-board computer

After the fuel warning light

comes on, the distance that

has travelled since this time is

displayed.

The distance that can still be

travelled using the reserve

volume depends on the style of

driving (usage) and the amount

of fuel remaining at the time the

light came on.

The odometer for the fuel re-

serve is reset when the amount

of fuel is greater than the reserve

volume.

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in less

than one month, the date for the

next service 1 is shown briefly

after the Pre-Ride Check com-

pletes. The month and year are

displayed with two and four di-

gits respectively, separated by a

colon. In the example, the display

represents “June 2013”.

Status indicators

If the vehicle covers long dis-

tances in the course of the year,

under certain circumstances it

might be necessary to have it

serviced at a date in advance

of the forecast due date. If the

countdown distance to the odo-

meter reading at which a service

will be due is less than 1000 km,

the distance is counted down in

steps of 100 km 2 and is shown

briefly after the Pre-Ride Check

completes.

If service is overdue, the

due date or the odometer

reading at which service was due

is accompanied by the 'Gener-

al' warning light showing yellow.

The word "Service" remains per-

manently visible.

If the service-due indicator

appears more than a month

before the service date, the date

saved in the instrument cluster

must be adjusted. This situation

can occur if the battery was dis-

connected for a prolonged period

of time.

If you want to have the date set

consult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Ambient temperature

with on-board computer

When the motorcycle is at

a standstill the heat of the

engine can falsify the ambient-

temperature reading. If the effect

of the engine's heat becomes ex-

cessive, -- temporarily appears

on the display.

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 automatically

switches from any other mode

to the temperature reading when

the temperature drops below this

threshold for the first time.

Tyre pressures

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)

Status indicators

The tyre-pressure readings are

based on a reference tyre tem-

perature of 20 °C. The front

tyre pressure is on the left 1;

the reading on the right 2 is the

rear tyre pressure. "-- --"

appears directly after the ig-

nition is switched on, because

the sensors do not transmit tyre

pressures until the first time the

motorcycle accelerates to more

than 30 km/h.

If warning triangle 3 also

shows, the reading is a

warning. The critical pressure

flashes.

If the critical value is close to the

limit of the permissible tolerance

range, the 'General' warning light

shows yellow. If the tyre pres-

sure registered by the sensor is

outside the permissible tolerance

range, the 'General' warning light

flashes red.

The detailed description of BMW

Motorrad RDC starts on page

( 79).

Warnings

Mode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by the

corresponding warning lights.

Warnings that do not have warn-

ing lights of their own are indic-

ated by 'General' warning light 1

showing in combination with a

text warning or a warning symbol

in the multifunction display. The

'General' warning light shows red

or yellow, depending on the ur-

gency of the warning.

Status indicators

A reading in values area 2

that constitutes a warning

is accompanied by warning

triangle 3. These warnings can

alternate with the odometer

readings ( 42).

The status of the 'General' warn-

ing light matches the most ur-

gent warning.

The possible warnings are listed

on the next page.

Status indicators

Warnings, overview

Warning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow + "EWS" appears

on the display

Electronic immobiliser active ( 32)

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 32)

Lights up red Flashes

Coolant temperature too high ( 32)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-

play

Engine in emergency-operation mode

( 33)

Lights up yellow + "LAMP" appears

on the display

Bulb defective ( 33)

"x.x °C" flashes

Ice warning ( 33)

Lights up yellow

+ "dWA" appears

on the display

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 34)

Flashes

ABS self-diagnosis not completed

( 34)

Status indicators

Warning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up

ABS deactivated ( 34)

Lights up

ABS fault ( 34)

Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 35)

Slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed

( 35)

Lights up

ASC deactivated ( 35)

Lights up

ASC fault ( 35)

Lights up yellow

+ "x.x" flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted

tolerance ( 36)

Flashes red

+ "x.x" flashes

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-

ance ( 36)

+ "--" or "--

--" appears on

the display.

Signal transmission disrupted ( 36)

Status indicators

Warning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow + "--" or "--

--" appears on

the display.

Sensor defective or system error

( 37)

Lights up yellow

+ "RdC" appears

on the display.

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak

( 38)

Status indicators

Electronic immobiliser

active

General warning light shows

yellow.

+ "EWS" appears on the

display.

Possible cause:

The key being used is not au-

thorised for starting, or commu-

nication between key and engine

electronics is disrupted.

Remove all other vehicle keys

from the same ring as the igni-

tion key.

Use the reserve key.

Have the defective key re-

placed, preferably by an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserve

Warning light for fuel down

to reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result in

the engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-

firing can damage the catalytic

converter; a hazardous situation

can result if the engine cuts out

unexpectedly.

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:

The fuel tank contains no more

than the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

min 2.7 l

Refuelling ( 71).

Coolant temperature too

high

General warning light shows

red.

The temperature symbol

flashes.

Continuing to ride when the

engine is overheated could

result in engine damage.

Compliance with the information

set out below is essential.

Possible cause:

If the coolant level is too low.

Checking coolant level ( 98).

If the coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 99).

Possible cause:

The coolant temperature is too

high.

If possible, ride in the part-load

range to cool down the engine.

In traffic jams, switch off the

engine, but leave the ignition

switched on so that the radi-

ator fan continues to operate.

If the coolant temperature is

frequently too high, have the

fault rectified as soon as pos-

sible by a specialist workshop,

Status indicators

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Engine in emergency-

operation mode

General warning light shows

yellow.

Engine symbol appears on

the display.

The engine is running in

emergency operating mode.

Unusual engine response is a

possibility.

Adapt your style of riding accord-

ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply

and overtaking.

Possible cause:

The engine control unit has dia-

gnosed a fault. In exceptional

cases, the engine stops and re-

fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-

gine runs in emergency operating

mode.

You can continue to ride, but

bear in mind that the usual en-

gine power might not be avail-

able.

Have the fault rectified as

quickly as possible by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Bulb defective

General warning light shows

yellow.

+ "LAMP" appears on the

display.

A defective bulb places

your safety at risk because

it is easier for other users to

oversee the motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs as

soon as possible; always carry a

complete set of spare bulbs if

possible.

Possible cause:

Bulb defective.

Visually inspect to ascertain

which bulb is defective.

Replacing low-beam and high-

beam headlight bulb ( 111).

Replacing parking-light bulb

( 112).

Replacing brake light and rear

light bulb ( 113).

Replacing turn indicator bulbs,

front and rear ( 113).

Ice warning

with on-board computer

"x.x °C" (ambient tempera-

ture) flashes.

Possible cause:

The air temperature measured

at the motorcycle is lower than

3 °C.

The ice warning does not

mean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measured

temperatures above 3 °C.

Status indicators

Always take extra care when

temperatures are low; remember

that the danger of black ice form-

ing is particularly high on bridges

and where the road is in shade.

Ride carefully and think well

ahead.

Anti-theft alarm battery

flat

with anti-theft alarm

General warning light shows

yellow.

+ "dWA" appears on the

display.

This error message appears

only 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 will

be operational if the motorcycle's

battery is disconnected.

Seek the advice of a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-

ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ABS self-diagnosis not

completed

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:

The ABS function is not

available, because self-

diagnosis did not complete. The

motorcycle has to move forward

a few metres for the wheel

sensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mind

that the ABS function is not

available until self-diagnosis has

completed.

ABS deactivated

ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:

The rider has switched off the

ABS system.

Activating ABS function

( 49).

ABS fault

ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:

The ABS control unit has detec-

ted a fault. The ABS function is

not available.

You can continue to ride. Bear

in mind that the ABS function

is not available. Bear in mind

the more detailed information

on situations that can lead to

an ABS fault ( 77).

Have the fault rectified as

quickly as possible by a

specialist workshop, preferably

Status indicators

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

ASC intervention

with ASC

ASC warning light quick-

flashes.

The ASC has detected a degree

of instability at the rear wheel

and has intervened to reduce

torque. The warning light flashes

for longer than ASC intervention

lasts. This affords the rider visual

feedback on control intervention

even after the critical situation

has been dealt with.

ASC self-diagnosis not

completed

with ASC

ASC warning light slow-

flashes.

Possible cause:

Self-diagnosis did not complete,

so the ASC function is not avail-

able. The engine must be run-

ning and the motorcycle must

reach a speed of at least 3.1

mph (5 km/h) in order for ASC

self-diagnosis to complete.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mind

that the ASC function is not

available until self-diagnosis has

completed.

ASC deactivated

with ASC

ASC warning light shows.

Possible cause:

The rider has switched off the

ASC system.

Activate ASC

ASC fault

with ASC

ASC warning light shows.

Possible cause:

The ASC control unit has detec-

ted a fault. The ASC function is

not available.

You can continue to ride. Bear

in mind that the ASC function

is not available. Bear in mind

the more detailed information

on situations that can lead to

an ASC fault ( 78).

Have the fault rectified as

quickly as possible by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Status indicators

Tyre pressure close

to limit of permitted

tolerance

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)

General warning light shows

yellow.

+ "x.x" (critical pressure)

flashes.

Possible cause:

Measured tyre pressure is close

to the limit of permitted toler-

ance.

Correct the tyre pressure as

stated on the inside cover of

the Rider's Manual.

Before you adjust tyre pres-

sure, read the information

on temperature compensation

and adjusting pressure in the

section entitled "Engineering

details".

Tyre pressure outside

permitted tolerance

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)

General warning light

flashes red.

+ "x.x" (critical pressure)

flashes.

Possible cause:

Measured tyre pressure is out-

side permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damage and

to ascertain whether the mo-

torcycle can be ridden with the

tyre in its present condition.

If the motorcycle can be ridden

with the tyre in its present condi-

tion:

Incorrect tyre pressures im-

pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics.

If tyre pressure is incorrect it is

essential to adapt your style of

riding accordingly.

Correct the tyre pressure at the

earliest possible opportunity.

Have the tyre checked for

damage by a specialist

workshop, preferably an

authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

If you are unsure whether the

motorcycle can be ridden with

the tyre in its present condition:

Do not continue your journey.

Notify the breakdown service.

Have the tyre checked for

damage by a specialist

workshop, preferably an

authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Signal transmission

disrupted

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)

Status indicators

+ "--" or "-- --" ap-

pears on the display.

Possible cause:

The motorcycle has not yet ac-

celerated past the threshold of

approximately 30 km/h. The

RDC sensors do not start trans-

mitting signals until the motor-

cycle reaches a speed above this

threshold ( 79).

Increase speed above this

threshold and observe the RDC

readings. Assume that a per-

manent fault has not occurred

unless the 'General' warning

light comes on to accompany

the symptoms. Under these

circumstances:

Have the fault rectified by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Possible cause:

Wireless communication with the

RDC sensors has been disrupted.

Possible causes include radio-

communication systems operat-

ing in the vicinity and interfering

with the link between the RDC

control unit and the sensors.

Move to another location and

observe the RDC readings. As-

sume that a permanent fault

has not occurred unless the

'General' warning light comes

on to accompany the symp-

toms. Under these circum-

stances:

Have the fault rectified by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Sensor defective or

system error

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)

General warning light shows

yellow.

+ "--" or "-- --" ap-

pears on the display.

Possible cause:

Motorcycle is fitted with wheels

not equipped with RDC sensors.

Fit wheels and tyres equipped

with RDC sensors.

Possible cause:

One or two RDC sensors have

failed.

Have the fault rectified by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Status indicators

Possible cause:

A system error has occurred.

Have the fault rectified by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Battery of tyre-pressure

sensor weak

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)

General warning light shows

yellow.

+ "RdC" appears on the

display.

This error message appears

only briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:

The tyre-pressure battery is al-

most at full capacity. There is no

assurance of how long the tyre

pressure control system can re-

main operational.

Seek the advice of a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-

ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Status indicators

Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 40

Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Emergency off switch (kill

switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Electronic Suspension Adjustment

ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Rider's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Operation

Ignition switch/steering

lock

Keys

You receive two master keys and

one emergency key. The emer-

gency key is small and light so

that it can always be kept in a

wallet or purse, for example. It

is designed for occasional use,

for example when no master key

is available; it is not intended for

constant use.

Please consult the information on

the electronic immobiliser (EWS)

if a key is lost or mislaid ( 41).

Ignition switch/steering lock, tank

filler cap lock and seat lock are all

operated with the same key.

with cases

with topcase

If you wish you can arrange to

have the cases and the top-

case fitted with locks that can

be opened with this key as well.

Consult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.

Parking lights and all function

circuits switched on.

Engine can be started.

Pre-ride check is performed.

( 66)

ABS self-diagnosis is

performed. ( 66)

with ASC

ASC self-diagnosis is per-

formed. ( 67)

Switch off the 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 recharged

via the on-board socket.

Locking handlebars

Turn the handlebars all the way

to left

Operation

Turn the key to position 3,

while moving the handlebars

slightly.

Ignition, lights and all function

circuits switched off.

Handlebars locked.

Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliser

EWS

The electronic design of the

motorbike allows it to access

data stored in the ignition key

by means of a ring antenna loc-

ated in the ignition switch/steer-

ing lock. The engine control unit

will only allow the engine to be

started if the key is identified as

“authorised”.

A spare key attached to

the same ring as the ig-

nition key used to start the en-

gine could "irritate" the electron-

ics, in which case the enabling

signal for starting is not issued.

The EWS warning appears in the

multifunction display.

Always keep the spare key sep-

arately from the ignition key.

If you lose your key, you can

have it barred by your BMW

Motorrad authorised dealer. If

you wish to do this, you will need

to bring all other keys for the

motorbike with you.

The engine cannot be started by

a barred key, but a key that has

been barred can subsequently be

reactivated.

You can obtain replacement/extra

keys only through an authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys

are part of an integrated security

system, so the dealer is under an

obligation to check the legitimacy

of all applications for replace-

ment/extra keys.

Clock

Setting clock

Attempting to set the clock

while riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.

Set the clock only when the mo-

torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.

Operation

Press and hold down button 1

until the hours number 2

flashes.

Repeatedly press the button

until the hours number is cor-

rect.

Press and hold down the but-

ton until the minutes number 3

flashes.

Repeatedly press the button

until the minutes number is

correct.

Hold down the button until the

minutes number stops flashing.

This completes the process.

Reading

Selecting readings

Switch on the ignition.

Press button 1 to select the

reading in values area 2.

The following values can be dis-

played:

Total kilometres (shown)

Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)

Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

Warnings, if applicable

with on-board computer

Press button 1 to select the

reading in values area 2.

The following values can be dis-

played:

Ambient temperature (°C)

Average speed in km/h

Average consumption in l/

100 km

Current consumption in l/

100 km

Operation

distance travelled after fuel

down to reserve in km

Resetting tripmeter

Switch on the ignition.

Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1

until the tripmeter reading is

reset.

Resetting average values

with on-board computer

Switch on the ignition.

Select average consumption or

average speed.

Press and hold down button 1

until the value shown is reset.

Stopwatch

with on-board computer

Stopwatch

You can switch from the odo-

meter reading to a stopwatch 2.

The readout is in hours, minutes,

seconds and tenths of a second,

with dots as separators.

By swapping the functions of

button 1 and the INFO button

on the handlebar fitting you can

make the stopwatch easier to

use (as a lap timer) as you ride.

If you swap the functions in this

way the stopwatch and the odo-

meter are operated by means of

the INFO button and you must

Operation

use button 1 to operate the on-

board computer.

The stopwatch continues to time

in the background if you switch

back temporarily to the odometer

reading. Similarly, the stopwatch

continues timing if you temporar-

ily switch off the ignition.

Operating stopwatch

If necessary, use button 1 to

switch from the odometer to

the stopwatch.

When the stopwatch is

stopped, press button 2 to

start timing with the stopwatch.

When the stopwatch is running,

press button 2 to stop timing

with the stopwatch.

Press and hold down button 2

to reset the stopwatch.

Changing button

functions

Press button 1 and button 2

at the same time and hold

them down until the reading

changes.

FLASH (redline warning) ap-

pears, along with ON or OFF.

Press button 2.

LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON or

OFF appear.

Repeatedly press button 1 until

the reading shows the mode

you want.

Operation

ON: Stopwatch operated by

means of the INFO button on

the handlebar fitting.

OFF: Stopwatch operated by

means of button 2 in the in-

strument panel.

To save the setting, press

button 1 and button 2 at

the same time and hold

them down until the reading

changes.

Lights

Side light

The side lights switch on auto-

matically when the ignition is

switched on.

The side lights place

a strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignition

on for longer than absolutely

necessary.

Low-beam headlight

The low-beam headlight comes

on automatically under the fol-

lowing conditions:

If the engine is started

If the vehicle is pushed while

the ignition is on.

When the engine is not

running you can switch on

the lights by switching on the ig-

nition and either switching on the

high-beam headlight or operating

the headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher

Push switch 1 forward to

switch on the high-beam

headlight.

Pull switch 1 back to operate

the headlight flasher.

Parking light

Switch off the ignition.

Operation

Immediately after switching off

the ignition, push button 1 to

the left and hold it in this po-

sition until the parking lights

come on.

Switch the ignition on and off

again to switch off the parking

lights.

Turn indicators

Operate the flashing turn

indicators

Switch on the ignition.

The turn indicators are can-

celled automatically after

you have ridden for approximately

10 seconds and covered a dis-

tance of about 300 m.

Push button 1 to the left to

switch on the left flashing turn

indicators.

Push button 1 to the right to

switch on the right flashing turn

indicators.

Centre button 1 to cancel the

flashing turn indicators.

Hazard warning

flashers

Operating hazard warning

flashers

Switch on the ignition.

The hazard warning flash-

ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazard

warning flashers for longer than

absolutely necessary.

If you press a turn-indic-

ator button with the ignition

switched on, the turn-indicator

function is activated instead of

the hazard warning flashers, and

remains active until you release

the button. The hazard warning

flashers recommence flashing as

soon as the button is released.

Operation

Press button 1 to switch on

the hazard warning flashers.

Ignition can be switched off.

Press button 1 again to switch

off the hazard warning flashers.

Emergency off switch

(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch)

Operating the kill switch

when riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock and thus

cause a fall.

Do not operate the kill switch

when riding.

The emergency off switch is a

kill switch for switching off the

engine quickly and easily.

a Engine switched off

b Normal operating position

(run)

Grip heating

with heated handlebar grips

Operating grip heating

Start the engine.

Grip heating can be activ-

ated only when the engine

is running.

The increase in power con-

sumption caused by the

grip heating can drain the bat-

tery if you are riding at low en-

Operation

gine speeds. If the charge level

is low, grip heating is switched

off to ensure the battery's start-

ing capability.

Repeatedly press button 1 until

the desired heating stage ap-

pears on the display.

The handlebar grips have two-

stage heating. Stage two 2 is

for heating the grips quickly: it

is advisable to switch back to

stage one as soon as the grips

are warm.

50 % heating power

100 % heating power

The selected heating stage will

be saved if you allow a certain

length of time to pass without

making further changes.

BMW Motorrad ABS

Deactivating ABS function

Bring the motorcycle to a stop

or, if the motorcycle is at a

standstill, switch on the igni-

tion.

Press and hold down button 1

until the ABS warning light

changes status.

ABS warning light shows.

with ASC

Initially, the ASC symbol

changes status. Press and hold

down button 1 until the ABS

Operation

warning light responds. Under

these circumstances there is

no change in the ASC setting.

Release button 1 within two

seconds.

ABS warning light remains

ON.

The ABS function is deactiv-

ated.

Activating ABS function

Press and hold down button 1

until the ABS warning light

changes status.

ABS warning light goes out;

if self-diagnosis has not

completed it starts flashing.

Release button 1 within two

seconds.

The ABS warning light re-

mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.

You also have the option of

switching the ignition off and

then on again.

If you switch the ignition off

then on again and the ABS

light comes back on, there is a

fault in the ABS.

BMW Motorrad ASC

with ASC

Deactivating ASC function

Switch on the ignition.

You have the option of de-

activating the ASC function

while the motorcycle is on the

move.

Press and hold down button 1

until the ASC warning light

changes status.

ASC warning light shows.

Release button 1 within two

seconds.

ASC warning light remains

ON.

The ASC function is deactiv-

ated.

Operation

Activating ASC function

Press and hold down button 1

until the ASC warning light

changes status.

ASC warning light goes out;

if self-diagnosis has not

completed it starts flashing.

Release button 1 within two

seconds.

The ASC warning light re-

mains off or continues to

flash.

The ASC function is activated.

You also have the option of

switching the ignition off and

then on again.

An ASC fault has occurred

if the ASC warning light

shows when the motorcycle ac-

celerates to a speed in excess

of 5 km/h after the ignition was

switched off and then on again.

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever

Attempting to adjust the

clutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.

Do not attempt to adjust the

clutch lever unless the motor-

cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1

clockwise to increase the span

between the clutch lever and

the handlebar grip.

Turn adjusting screw 1

counter-clockwise to reduce

the span between the clutch

lever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw is

easier to turn if you push

the clutch lever forward.

Operation

Brakes

Adjust the handbrake

lever

Changing the position of

the brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brake

system.

Do not twist the handlebar fitting

or the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust the

handbrake lever while riding

the motorcycle can lead to acci-

dents.

Do not attempt to adjust the

handbrake lever unless the mo-

torcycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1

clockwise to increase the span

between the brake lever and

the handlebar grip.

Turn adjusting screw 1

counter-clockwise to reduce

the span between the brake

lever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw is

easier to turn if you push

the handbrake lever forward.

Mirrors

Adjust the mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correct

position.

Operation

Adjusting mirror arm

Push protective cap 1 up over

the threaded fastener on the

mirror arm.

Slacken nut 2.

Turn the mirror arm to the ap-

propriate position.

Tighten the nut to the spe-

cified tightening torque, while

holding the mirror arm to en-

sure that it does not move out

of position.

Locknut (mirror) to

clamping piece

20 Nm

Push the protective cap over

the threaded fastener.

Spring preload

Setting

It is essential to set spring pre-

load of the rear suspension to

suit the load carried by the mo-

torcycle. Increase spring preload

when the motorcycle is heavily

loaded and reduce spring preload

accordingly when the motorcycle

is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preload

for rear wheel

Removing seat ( 57).

Remove on-board toolkit 1.

Your motorcycle's hand-

ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload and

damping-characteristic settings.

Operation

Adjust the damping characteristic

to suit spring preload.

If you want to increase spring

preload, use the tool from the

on-board toolkit to turn knob 2

clockwise.

If you want to reduce spring

preload, use the tool from the

on-board toolkit to turn knob 2

counter-clockwise.

Basic setting of spring

preload, rear

Turn the dial counter-

clockwise as far as it will

go (One-up riding without

luggage)

Turn the dial counter-clock-

wise as far as it will go, then

make 12 clockwise rotations

(One-up riding with luggage)

Turn the dial clockwise as

far as it will go (Two-up rid-

ing with luggage 85 kg)

Basic setting of spring

preload, rear

with lowered suspension

Turn the dial counter-

clockwise as far as it will

go, then make 5 clockwise

rotations (One-up riding

without luggage)

Stow the on-board toolkit in its

correct position.

Installing seat ( 58).

Damping

Setting

Damping must be adapted to suit

the surface on which the motor-

cycle is ridden and to suit spring

preload.

An uneven surface requires

softer damping than a smooth

surface.

An increase in spring preload

requires firmer damping, a re-

duction in spring preload re-

quires softer damping.

Adjust the damping for

rear wheel

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Adjust the damping charac-

teristic by turning adjusting

screw 1.

Operation

If you want a harder damping

characteristic, use a screw-

driver to turn adjusting screw 1

in the direction indicated by the

H arrow.

If you want a softer damping

characteristic, use a screw-

driver to turn adjusting screw 1

in the direction indicated by the

S arrow.

Basic setting of rear-sus-

pension damping charac-

teristic

without ESA

Basic setting of rear-sus-

pension damping charac-

teristic

Turn the adjusting screw

clockwise as far as it will

go, then make 2 anti-clock-

wise rotations (One-up riding

without luggage)

Turn the adjusting screw

clockwise as far as it will go,

then make 1.5 anti-clock-

wise rotations (One-up riding

with luggage)

Turn the adjusting screw

clockwise as far as it will go,

then make 1 anti-clockwise

rotation (Two-up riding with

luggage)

Electronic Suspension

Adjustment ESA

with ESA

Possible settings

With the help of Electronic

Suspension Adjustment (ESA),

you can calibrate the rear-wheel

damping to the terrain with ease.

Three settings are available for

damping.

Calling up settings

Switch on the ignition.

Operation

Press button 1 to view the cur-

rent setting.

The currently selected damping

is shown on the multifunction

display at 1. The meanings of

the readings are as follows:

COMF Comfortable damping

characteristic

NORM Normal damping char-

acteristic

SPORt Sporty damping char-

acteristic

The setting shows briefly, then

disappears automatically.

Adjusting suspension

Switch on the ignition.

Press button 1 to view the cur-

rent setting.

To make different adjustment to

the damping:

Repeatedly press button 1 until

the setting you want to use

appears on the display.

You can adjust the damping

characteristic while the mo-

torcycle is on the move.

The setting shown on the dis-

play is automatically accepted

as the damping characteristic

if you allow a certain length of

time to pass without pressing

button 1.

The ESA indicator disappears

from the display as soon as

adjustment completes.

Tyres

Checking tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressures im-

pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics and increase

the rate of tyre wear.

Operation

Always check that the tyre pres-

sures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyre

valves installed perpen-

dicular to the wheel rim have a

tendency to open as a result of

centrifugal force.

In order to avoid sudden defla-

tion, fit valves installed perpen-

dicular to the rim with valve caps

complete with rubber seals and

make sure the valve caps are

screwed firmly on to the valves.

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Check tyre pressures against

the data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.4 bar (two-up and/or with

luggage, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.4 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.8 bar (two-up and/or with

luggage, tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:

Correct tyre pressure.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight for

driving on left/driving on

right

If the motorcycle is ridden in a

country where the opposite rule

of the road applies, its asymmet-

ric low-beam headlight will tend

to dazzle oncoming traffic.

Have the headlight set accord-

ingly by a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Headlight beam throw and

spring preload

Headlight beam throw is gener-

ally kept constant when spring

preload is adjusted to suit load.

Spring preload adjustment might

not suffice only if the motorcycle

is very heavily loaded. Under

these circumstances, headlight

beam throw has to be adjusted

to suit the weight carried by the

motorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-

shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer,

if you are unsure whether the

headlight beam-throw setting is

correct.

Operation

Adjusting headlight beam

throw

Slacken screws 1 on left and

right.

Adjust beam throw by tilting

the headlight slightly about its

horizontal axis.

Tighten screws 1 on left and

right.

Beam-throw basic setting

Slacken screws 1 on left and

right.

Tilt the headlight slightly

about its horizontal axis until

arrowhead 2 is pointing toward

marker 3.

Tighten screws 1 on left and

right.

Seat

Removing seat

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Turn the key to the left in seat

lock 1 and hold it in this pos-

ition while pressing down the

front part of the seat.

Lift seat 2 at the front and re-

lease the key.

Operation

Remove the seat and place

it, rubber buffers down, on a

clean surface.

Installing seat

Engage the seat in holders 3.

Firmly press down on the seat

at the front.

The seat engages with an aud-

ible click.

Helmet holder

Securing helmet to

motorcycle

Removing seat ( 57).

Use a plastic-sheathed steel

cable to secure the helmet to

helmet holder 1 on left or right.

If it is attached on the left

side of the motorcycle,

there is a possibility of the hel-

met being damaged by the hot

end silencer.

If possible, attach the helmet

on the right-hand side of the

motorcycle.

The helmet catch can

scratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out of the

way when you hook the helmet

into position.

Pass the steel cable through

the helmet and the holder and

position cable and helmet as

shown here.

Installing seat ( 58).

Rider's Manual

Stowing the Rider’s

Manual

Tuck the Rider’s Manual(s) into

the pocket provided.

Operation

Make the opening side of the

pocket as narrow as possible,

then fasten the velcro 1.

Stowing the pocket in the rear

of the vehicle.

with anti-theft alarm

Slightly raise the leads 2.

Push the pocket backwards

underneath the cables and rear

frame strut 3 until the rolled-

up edge of the pocket is below

the rear frame strut.

Remove protective film 4 and

attach the velcro to the pocket

in such a way that it cannot

slide around any further.

Operation

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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Securing motorcycle for transporta-

tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Safety instructions

Rider's equipment

Do not ride without the correct

clothing. Always wear:

Helmet

Motorcycling jacket and

trousers

Gloves

Boots

This applies even to short jour-

neys, and to every season of

the year. Your authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer will be glad to

advise you on the correct cloth-

ing for every purpose.

Restricted angle of heel

with lowered suspension

A motorcycle with lowered

suspension has less ground

clearance and cannot corner

at angles of heel as extreme

as those achievable by a

counterpart motorcycle with

standard-height suspension (see

the section entitled "Technical

data").

Risk of accident by unex-

pectedly early contact with

the ground.

Bear in mind that lowered

suspension limits the

motorcycle's angle of heel and

ground clearance.

Test your motorcycle's angle

of heel in situations that do not

involve risk. When riding over

kerbs and similar obstacles, bear

in mind that your motorcycle's

ground clearance is limited.

Lowering the motorcycle's sus-

pension shortens suspension

travel. Ride comfort might be

restricted as a result. Be sure to

adjust spring preload accordingly,

particularly for riding two-up.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-

anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.

Do not exceed the permissible

gross weight and be sure to

comply with the instructions on

Set spring preload, damping

characteristic and tyre pres-

sures to suit total weight.

with cases

Ensure that the case volumes

on the left and right are equal.

Make sure that the weight is

uniformly distributed between

right and left.

Pack heavy items at the bot-

tom of the cases and toward

the inboard side.

Note the maximum permissible

payload and the speed limit

for riding with cases fitted, as

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stated on the label inside the

case.

with topcase

Note the maximum permissible

payload and the speed limit for

riding with topcase fitted, as

stated on the label inside the

topcase.

with tank rucksack

Note the maximum permissible

payload of the tank rucksack

and the speed limit for riding

with a tank rucksack on the

motorcycle.

Payload of tank bag

max 5 kg

Maximum permissible

speed for riding with the

tank bag fitted to the motor-

cycle

max 130 km/h

with rear softbag

Note the maximum permissible

payload of the rear softbag and

the speed limit for riding with a

rear softbag on the motorcycle.

Payload of rear softbag

max 1.5 kg

Maximum permissible

speed for riding with the

rear softbag fitted to the mo-

torcycle

max 130 km/h

Speed

If you ride at high speed, always

bear in mind that various bound-

ary conditions can adversely af-

fect the handling of your motor-

cycle:

Settings of the spring-strut and

shock-absorber system

Imbalanced load

Loose clothing

Insufficient tyre pressure

Poor tyre tread

Etc.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain carbon

monoxide, which is colourless

and odourless but highly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaust fumes

therefore represents a

health hazard and can even

cause loss of consciousness with

fatal consequences.

Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Do not run the engine in an en-

closed space.

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Risk of burn injury

Engine and exhaust system

become very hot when the

motorcycle is in use. There is a

risk of burn injuries by contact

with hot surfaces, particularly at

the silencer.

When you park the motorcycle

make sure that no-one comes

into contact with the engine and

exhaust system.

Catalytic converter

If misfiring causes unburned fuel

to enter the catalytic converter,

there is a danger of overheating

and damage.

For this reason, observe the fol-

lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Do not attempt to start or run

the engine with a spark-plug

cap disconnected.

Stop the engine immediately if

it misfires.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Comply with all specified main-

tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroy

the catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-

tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of overheating

Cooling would be

inadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle for a lengthy

period with the motorcycle at

a standstill: overheating would

result. In extreme cases, the

motorcycle could catch fire.

Do not allow the engine to idle

unnecessarily. Ride away imme-

diately after starting the engine.

Tampering

Tampering with motor-

cycle settings (e.g. elec-

tronic engine management unit,

throttle valves, clutch) can cause

damages to the components in

question and lead to failure of

safety-relevant functions. Dam-

age caused in this way is not

covered by the warranty.

Do not tamper with the motor-

cycle in any way that could result

in tuned performance.

Checklist

Use the following checklist to

check important functions, set-

tings and wear limits before you

ride off.

Brakes

Brake-fluid levels, front and rear

Clutch

Damping-characteristic setting

and spring preload

Tyre-tread depth and tyre

pressures

Cases correctly installed and

luggage secured

At regular intervals:

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Engine oil level (every refuelling

stop)

Brake-pad wear (every third

refuelling stop)

Tension and lubrication of the

drive chain

Starting

Starting engine

Gearbox lubrication is en-

sured only when the engine

is running. Inadequate lubrication

can result in damage to the gear-

box.

Do not allow the motorcycle to

roll for a lengthy period of time or

push it a long distance with the

engine switched off.

Switch on the ignition.

Pre-ride check is performed.

( 66)

ABS self-diagnosis is

performed. ( 66)

with ASC

ASC self-diagnosis is per-

formed. ( 67)

Select neutral or, if a gear is

engaged, pull the clutch lever.

You cannot start the mo-

torcycle with the side stand

extended and a gear engaged.

The engine will switch itself off

if you start it with the gearbox in

neutral and then engage a gear

before retracting the side stand.

When starting a cold engine

at low ambient temperatures:

disengage the clutch and turn

the twistgrip slightly to open

the throttle.

Press starter button 1.

The start attempt is auto-

matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Recharge

the battery before you start the

engine, or use jump leads and a

donor battery to start.

The engine starts.

If the engine refuses to start,

consult the troubleshooting

chart in the section entitled

"Technical data". ( 128)

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Pre-ride check

The instrument panel runs a test

of the instruments and the telltale

and warning lights when the ig-

nition is switched on: this is the

Pre-Ride-Check The test is abor-

ted if you start the engine before

it completes.

Phase 1

The rev. counter and speedo-

meter needles both swing to

the limit values on their scales.

At the same time, all the warn-

ing lights and telltale lights are

switched on in succession.

Phase 2

The 'General' warning light

changes from yellow to red.

Phase 3

The rev. counter and speedo-

meter needles both swing back

to rest. At the same time, all the

warning lights and telltale lights

switched on in the initial phase

are switched off in reverse se-

quence.

If a needle did not move or if a

warning light or telltale light did

not show:

Some malfunctions cannot

be indicated if one of the

warning lights fails to show.

Make sure that all the warning

and telltale lights come on in the

pre-ride check.

Have the fault rectified as

quickly as possible by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

ABS self-diagnosis

BMW Motorrad ABS performs

self-diagnosis to ensure its op-

erability. Self-diagnosis is per-

formed automatically when you

switch on the ignition. The mo-

torcycle has to move forward a

few metres for the wheel sensors

to be tested.

Phase 1

Test of the diagnosis-compat-

ible system components with

the vehicle at a standstill.

ABS warning light flashes.

Phase 2

Test of the wheel sensors as

the vehicle pulls away from

rest.

ABS warning light flashes.

ABS self-diagnosis

completed

The ABS warning light goes

out.

If an indicator showing an ABS

fault appears when ABS self-dia-

gnosis completes:

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You can continue to ride. Bear

in mind that the ABS function

is not available.

Have the fault rectified as

quickly as possible by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

ASC self-diagnosis

with ASC

BMW Motorrad ASC performs

self-diagnosis to ensure its op-

erability. Self-diagnosis is per-

formed automatically when you

switch on the ignition.

Phase 1

Test of the diagnosis-compat-

ible system components with

the vehicle at a standstill.

ASC warning light slow-

flashes.

Phase 2

Test of the diagnosis-compat-

ible system components while

the motorcycle is on the move

(speed at least 3.1 mph (5 km/

h)).

ASC warning light slow-

flashes.

ASC self-diagnosis

completed

The ASC warning light goes

out.

If an indicator showing an ASC

fault appears when ASC self-

diagnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bear

in mind that the ASC function

is not available.

Have the fault rectified as

quickly as possible by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Running in

The first 1000 km

While running in the motor-

cycle, vary the throttle opening

and engine-speed range fre-

quently; avoid riding at constant

engine rpm for prolonged peri-

ods.

Try to do most of your rid-

ing during this initial period on

twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-

ing high-speed main roads and

highways if possible.

Comply with the rpm limits for

running in.

Running-in speed

<5000 min

-1

Do not omit the first inspection

after 500 - 1200 km.

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Brake pads

New brake pads have to bed

down before they can achieve

their optimum friction levels. You

can compensate for this initial re-

duction in braking efficiency by

exerting greater pressure on the

levers.

New brake pads can extend

stopping distance by a sig-

nificant margin.

Apply the brakes in good time.

Tyres

New tyres have a smooth sur-

face. This must be roughened by

riding in a restrained manner at

various heel angles until the tyres

are run in. This running in pro-

cedure is essential if the tyres are

to achieve maximum grip.

Tyres do not have their full

grip when new and there

is a risk of accidents at extreme

angles of heel.

Avoid extreme angles of heel.

Speed

with on-board computer

Redline warning

The redline warning indicates

that engine revolutions have

reached the rev. counter's red

segment. 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 engine

speed. You can activate or deac-

tivate the redline warning.

Activating redline warning

Press button 1 and button 2

at the same time and hold

them down until the reading

changes.

FLASH (redline warning) ap-

pears, along with ON or OFF.

Repeatedly press button 1 until

the reading shows the mode

you want.

ON: Redline warning activated.

OFF: Redline warning deactiv-

ated.

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To save the setting, press

button 1 and button 2 at

the same time and hold

them down until the reading

changes.

Off-roading

After off-roading

BMW Motorrad recommends

checking the following after riding

the motorcycle off-road:

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressures reduced for

off-road riding impair the

motorcycle's handling character-

istics on surfaced roads and can

lead to accidents.

Always check that the tyre pres-

sures are correct.

Brakes

When riding on loose sur-

faces or muddy roads, the

brakes may fail to take effect

immediately because of dirt or

moisture on the discs or brake

pads.

Apply the brakes in good time

until the brakes have been

cleaned.

The brake pads will wear

more rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks or

poor roads.

Check the thickness of the brake

pads more frequently and replace

the brake pads in good time.

Spring preload and shock-

absorber settings

The off-road settings for

spring preload and shock

absorber damping characteristic

will impair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics on surfaced

roads.

If you have been off-roading, re-

member to correct spring preload

and shock-absorber damping

characteristics before you return

to surfaced roads.

Rims

BMW Motorrad recommends

checking the rims for damage

after off-roading.

Air filter element

Engine damage due to

clogged air filter element.

If you ride in dusty terrain check

the air filter element for clogging

at shorter intervals; clan or re-

place as necessary.

Operation in very dusty condi-

tions (desert, steppes, or the like)

necessitates the use of air filter

elements specially designed for

conditions of this nature.

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Brakes

How can stopping

distance be minimised?

Each time the brakes are applied,

a load distribution shift takes

place with the load shifting for-

ward from the rear to the front

wheel. The sharper the vehicle

decelerates, the more load is

shifted to the front wheel. The

higher the wheel load, the more

braking force can be transmitted

without the wheel locking.

To optimise stopping distance,

apply the front brakes rapidly and

keep on increasing the force you

apply to the brake lever. This

makes the best possible use of

the dynamic increase in load at

the front wheel. Remember to

pull the clutch at the same time.

In the "panic braking situations"

that are trained so frequently

braking force is applied as rap-

idly as possible and with the

rider's full force applied to the

brake levers; under these circum-

stances the dynamic shift in load

distribution cannot keep pace

with the increase in deceleration

and the tyres cannot transmit the

full braking force to the surface

of the road. Under these circum-

stances the front wheel can lock

up.

BMW Motorrad ABS prevents

the front wheel from locking up.

Descending mountain

passes

There is a danger of the

brakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-

cending mountain passes. Under

extreme conditions, the brakes

could overheat and suffer severe

damage.

Use both front and rear brakes,

and make use of the engine's

braking effect as well.

Wet and dirty brakes

Wetness and dirt on the brake

discs and the brake pads dimin-

ish braking efficiency.

Delayed braking action or poor

braking efficiency must be

reckoned with in the following

situations:

Riding in the rain or through

puddles of water.

After the motorcycle has been

washed.

Riding on salted or gritted

roads.

After work has been carried on

the brakes, due to traces of oil

or grease.

Riding on dirt-covered surfaces

or off-road.

Wetness and dirt result in

poor braking efficiency.

Apply the brakes lightly while

riding to remove wetness and

dirt, or dismount and clean the

brakes.

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Think ahead and brake in good

time until full braking efficiency is

restored.

Parking your

motorcycle

Side stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-

even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will rest

firmly on the stand.

Always check that the ground

under the stand is level and

firm.

Extend the side stand and

prop the motorcycle on the

stand.

The side stand is designed

to support only the weight

of the motorcycle.

Do not lean or sit on the

motorcycle with the side stand

extended.

If the camber of the roadway

permits, turn the handlebars all

the way to the left.

On a gradient, the motorcycle

should always face uphill; se-

lect 1st gear.

Centre stand

with centre stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-

even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will rest

firmly on the stand.

Always check that the ground

under the stand is level and

firm.

Excessive movements

could cause the centre

stand to retract, and the

motorcycle would topple in

consequence.

Do not lean or sit on the mo-

torcycle with the centre stand

extended.

Extend the centre stand and

lift the motorcycle onto the

stand.

Refuelling

Fuel is highly flammable. A

naked flame close to the

fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-

plosion.

Do not smoke. Never bring a

naked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when hot.

Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its way

onto the road surface. This could

cause a fall.

Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastics, which

become dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediately

if they come into contact with

fuel.

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Leaded fuel will destroy the

catalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its side stand.

The volume of the tank can

be utilised to the full only

when the motorcycle is propped

on its side stand.

Open the protective cap.

Use the ignition key to unlock

the fuel filler cap and pop the

cap open.

Refuel with fuel of the grade

stated below; do not fill the

tank past the bottom edge of

the filler neck.

If filling occurs after the fuel

level has gone below the

reserve limit, the amount filled

must be greater than the reserve

amount for the new fuel level to

be recognised and the warning

light to switch off.

The “usable fuel filling

amount” specified in the

technical data is the amount that

can be refilled if the tank has

been fully depleted beforehand

and the engine has subsequently

cut out due to insufficient fuel.

Recommended fuel

grade

Super unleaded

95 ROZ/RON

89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON

91)

Regular unleaded (slight

power- and consumption-

related restrictions)

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel

min 2.7 l

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Press the fuel tank cap down

firmly to close.

Remove the key and close the

protective cap.

Securing motorcycle

for transportation

Make sure that all components

that might come into contact

with straps used to secure the

vehicle are adequately protec-

ted against scratching. Use

adhesive tape or soft cloths, for

example, for this purpose.

The motorcycle can topple

and fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcycle

cannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto the

transportation flat and hold it in

position: do not place it on the

side stand or centre stand.

Risk of damaging compon-

ents.

Take care not to trap

components such as brake lines

or wires.

At the front, secure the straps

to the bottom fork bridge on

both sides and tighten the

straps.

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At the rear, secure the straps

to the rear frame on both sides

and tighten the straps.

Tighten all the straps uniformly;

the vehicle's suspension should

be compressed as tightly as

possible front and rear.

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Engineering details

Brake system with BMW Motorrad

ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Electronic engine management with

BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 79

Engineering details

Brake system with

BMW Motorrad ABS

How does ABS work?

The amount of braking force that

can be transferred to the road

depends on factors hat include

the coefficient of friction of the

road surface. Loose stones, ice

and snow or a wet road all have

much lower coefficients of friction

than a clean, dry asphalt surface.

The lower the coefficient of fric-

tion, the longer the braking dis-

tance.

If the rider increases braking

pressure to the extent that brak-

ing force exceeds the maximum

transferrable limit, the wheels

start to lock and the motorcycle

loses its directional stability; a fall

is imminent. Before this situation

can occur, ABS intervenes and

adapts braking pressure to the

maximum transferrable braking

force, so the wheels continue

to turn and directional stability

is maintained irrespective of the

condition of the road surface.

What are the effects of

surface irregularities?

Humps and surface irregularit-

ies can cause the wheels to lose

contact temporarily with the road

surface; if this happens the brak-

ing force that can be transmit-

ted to the road can drop to zero.

If the brakes are applied under

these circumstances the ABS

has to reduce braking force to

ensure that directional stability

is maintained when the wheels

regain contact with the road sur-

face. At this instant the BMW

Motorrad ABS must assume an

extremely low coefficient of fric-

tion, so that the wheels will con-

tinue to rotate under all imagin-

able circumstances, because this

is the precondition for ensuring

directional stability. As soon as

is registers the actual circum-

stances, the system reacts in-

stantly and adjusts braking force

accordingly to achieve optimum

braking.

Rear wheel lift

Under very severe and sudden

deceleration, however, under

certain circumstances it is pos-

sible that the BMW Motorrad

ABS will be unable to prevent

the rear wheel from lifting clear

of the ground. If this happens

the outcome can be a highsiding

situation in which the motorcycle

can flip over.

Severe braking can cause

the rear wheel to lift off the

ground.

When you brake, bear in mind

that ABS control cannot be relied

on in all circumstances to prevent

the rear wheel from lifting clear of

the ground.

Engineering details

What is the design

baseline for BMW

Motorrad ABS?

Within the limits imposed by

physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-

sures directional stability on any

surface. The system is not op-

timised for special requirements

that apply under extreme com-

petitive situations off-road or on

the track.

Special situations

The speeds of the front and rear

wheels are compared as one

means of detecting a wheel's

incipient tendency to lock. If

the system registers implaus-

ible values for a lengthy period

the ABS function is deactivated

for safety reasons and an ABS

fault message is issued. Self-dia-

gnosis has to complete before

fault messages can be issued.

In addition to problems with the

BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional

riding conditions can lead to a

fault message being issued.

Exceptional riding

conditions:

Riding for a lengthy period with

the front wheel lifted off the

ground (wheelie).

Rear wheel rotating with the

vehicle held stationary by ap-

plying the front brake (burn-

out).

Heating up with the motorcycle

on the centre stand or an auxil-

iary stand, engine idling or with

a gear engaged.

Rear wheel locked for a lengthy

period, for example while des-

cending off-road.

If a fault message is issued on

account of exceptional riding

conditions as outlined above, you

can reactivate the ABS function

by switching the ignition off and

on again.

What significance

devolves on regular

maintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-

tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its level

of maintenance.

In order to ensure that the BMW

Motorrad ABS is always main-

tained in optimum condition, it

is essential for you to comply

strictly with the specified inspec-

tion intervals.

Reserves for safety

The potentially shorter braking

distances which BMW Motorrad

ABS permits must not be used

as an excuse for careless riding.

ABS is primarily a means of en-

suring a safety margin in genuine

emergencies.

Take care when cornering. When

you apply the brakes on a corner,

the motorcycle's weight and

Engineering details

momentum take over and even

BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to

counteract their effects.

Electronic engine

management with BMW

Motorrad ASC

with ASC

How does ASC work?

The BMW Motorrad ASC com-

pares the speed of rotation of the

front wheel and the rear wheel.

The differential is used to com-

pute slip as a measure of the

reserves of stability available at

the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a

certain limit the electronic engine

management system intervenes,

adapting engine torque accord-

ingly.

What is the design

baseline for BMW

Motorrad ASC?

BMW Motorrad ASC is designed

as an assistant system for the

rider and for use on public roads.

The extent to which the rider af-

fects ASC control can be consid-

erable (weight shifts when cor-

nering, items of luggage loose on

the motorcycle), especially when

style of riding takes rider and ma-

chine close to the limits imposed

by physics.

The system is not optimised for

special requirements that apply

under extreme competitive situ-

ations off-road or on the track.

You have the option of deactiv-

ating the BMW Motorrad ASC

system for these circumstances.

Even ASC is constrained by

the laws of physics. Invari-

ably, the rider bears responsibil-

ity for assessing road and traffic

conditions and adopting his or

her style of riding accordingly.

Do not take risks that would neg-

ate the additional safety offered

by this system.

Special situations

In accordance with the laws of

physics, the ability to accelerate

is restricted more and more as

the angle of heel increases. Con-

sequently, there can be a per-

ceptible lag in acceleration out of

very tight bends.

The speeds of the front and

rear wheels are compared as

one means of detecting the rear

wheel's incipient tendency to

spin or slip sideways. If the sys-

tem registers implausible values

for a lengthy period the ASC

function is deactivated for safety

reasons and an ASC fault mes-

sage is issued. Self-diagnosis

Engineering details

has to complete before fault

messages can be issued.

The BMW Motorrad ASC can

shut down automatically under

the exceptional riding conditions

outlined below.

Exceptional riding

conditions:

Riding for a lengthy period with

the front wheel lifted off the

ground (wheelie) and ASC de-

activated.

Rear wheel rotating with the

vehicle held stationary by ap-

plying the front brake (burn-

out).

Heating up with the motorcycle

on the centre stand or an auxil-

iary stand, engine idling or with

a gear engaged.

Accelerating the motorcycle to

a speed in excess of 5 km/h

after switching the ignition off

and then on again reactivates the

ASC.

If the front wheel lifts clear of the

ground under severe accelera-

tion, the ASC reduces engine

torque until the front wheel re-

gains contact with the ground.

Under these circumstances,

BMW Motorrad recommends

rolling the throttle slightly closed

so as to restore stability with the

least possible delay.

When riding on a slippery sur-

face, never snap the throttle

twistgrip fully closed without

pulling the clutch at the same

time. Engine braking torque can

cause the rear wheel to lock, with

a corresponding loss of stability.

The BMW Motorrad ASC is un-

able to control a situation of this

nature.

Tyre pressure

monitoring RDC

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)

Function

A sensor integrated into each

tyre measures the air tempera-

ture and the air pressure inside

the tyre and transmits this in-

formation to the control unit.

Each sensor has a centrifugal-

force tripswitch that does not

enable transmission of the meas-

ured values until the vehicle has

accelerated to about 30 km/h.

The display shows -- for each

tyre until the tyre-pressure signal

is received for the first time. The

sensors continue to transmit the

measured-value signals for ap-

proximately 15 minutes after the

vehicle comes to a stop.

Engineering details

The control unit can administrate

four sensors, so two different

sets of wheels with RDC sensors

can be alternated on the vehicle.

An error message is issued if

wheels without sensors are fitted

to a motorcycle equipped with an

RDC control unit.

Temperature

compensation

Tyre pressure is a temperature-

sensitive variable: pressure in-

creases as tyre temperature rises

and decreases as tyre temper-

ature drops. Tyre temperature

depends on ambient tempera-

ture, on the style of riding and

the duration of the ride.

The tyre-pressure readings

shown by the multifunction

display are temperature-

compensated; the reference tyre

temperature for these readings

is always 20 °C. The gauges

on forecourt air lines do not

compensate for temperature.

The tyre pressure recorded

depends on tyre temperature. In

most instances, therefore, these

gauge readings will not tally with

the pressures shown by the

multifunction display.

Tyre-pressure ranges

The RDC control unit differenti-

ates between three tyre-pressure

ranges, all of which are paramet-

erised for the motorcycle:

Tyre pressure within permitted

tolerance.

Tyre pressure close to limit of

permitted tolerance.

Tyre pressure outside permit-

ted tolerance.

Pressure adaptation

Compare the RDC readings

on the multifunction display

with the value in the table on

the inside cover of the Rider's

Manual. Then use the air line to

compensate for the difference

between the RDC reading and

the value in the table.

Example: According to the

Rider's Manual, tyre pressure

should be 2.5 bar, but the

reading in the multifunction

display is 2.3 bar. The gauge on

the air line shows 2,4 bar. You

must now increase tyre pressure

by the 0,2 bar difference

between the value in the table

and the RDC reading; when the

air-line gauge shows 2,6 bar,

the tyre is inflated to the correct

pressure.

Engineering details

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Accessories

General instructions

BMW Motorrad recommends

the use of parts and accessories

for your motorcycle that are ap-

proved by BMW for this purpose.

Genuine BMW parts and ac-

cessories and other products

which BMW has approved can

be obtained from your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer, together

with expert advice on their install-

ation and use.

These parts and products have

been tested by BMW for safety,

function and suitability. BMW

accepts product liability for them.

Conversely, BMW is unable to

accept any liability whatsoever

for parts and accessories which it

has not approved.

Also bear in mind the informa-

tion on the effect of wheel size

on suspension-control systems

( 103).

BMW Motorrad cannot

examine or test each

product of outside origin to

ensure that it can be used on

or in connection with BMW

motorcycles without constituting

a safety hazard. Country-specific

official authorisation does not

suffice as assurance. Tests

conducted by these instances

cannot make provision for all

operating conditions experienced

by BMW motorcycles and,

consequently, they are not

sufficient in some circumstances.

Use only parts and accessor-

ies approved by BMW for your

motorcycle.

Whenever you are planning

modifications, comply with all the

legal requirements. Make sure

that the motorcycle does not

infringe the national road-vehicle

construction and use regulations

applicable in your country.

Power sockets

Notes on use of power sockets:

automatic shutdown

Power sockets are shut down

automatically under the following

circumstances:

If battery charge state is too

low to maintain the motor-

cycle's start capability

If maximum load capability as

stated in the technical data is

exceeded

When the engine is being

cranked on the starter

Operating electrical

accessories

You can start using electrical

accessories connected to the

motorcycle's sockets only when

the ignition is switched on. The

accessory remains operational

if the ignition is subsequently

switched off. Approximately 15

minutes after ignition is turned

Accessories

off, power sockets are switched

off to lessen the burden on the

on-board electrical system.

Low-wattage electrical accessor-

ies might not be recognised

by the vehicle’s electronics. In

such cases, power sockets are

switched off very shortly after the

ignition is turned off.

Cable routing

The cables from the power sock-

ets to the auxiliary devices must

be routed in such a way that

they:

Do not impede the rider

Do not restrict the steering

angle or obstruct handling

Cannot be trapped

Luggage

Lashing luggage

Loop the luggage straps over

the bar between the motor-

cycle and stops 1.

Position luggage strap 2 as

shown here with a stuffbag as

example.

Check that the luggage is se-

cure.

Cases

with cases

Accessories

Opening cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock to

right angles with the forward

direction of travel.

Keep the yellow latch 2 held

and fold out the carry handle 3.

Push yellow button 4 down

and at the same time open the

lid of the case.

Closing cases

Turn the lock with the key until

it is at right angles to the for-

ward direction of travel.

Close the case lid.

The lid engages with an aud-

ible click.

Closing the carry handle

while the case lock is in

line with the forward direction of

travel can result in damage to the

locking tongue.

Make sure that the case lock is

at right angles to the forward dir-

ection of travel when you close

the carry handle.

Close carry handle 3.

Turn the key in the case lock

in line with the forward direc-

tion of travel and remove the

key from the lock.

Accessories

Adjusting case volume

Open the case and remove all

its contents.

Engage pivot lever 1 at the top

limit position to set the case to

minimum volume.

Engage pivot lever 1 at the

bottom limit position to set the

case to maximum volume.

Close the case.

Removing cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock to

right angles with the forward

direction of travel.

Keep the yellow latch 2 held

and fold out the carry handle 3.

Pull red release lever 4 up.

Latching flap 5 pops up.

Fully open the latching flap.

Take a firm grip of the handle

and lift the case out of the

holder.

Installing cases

Turn the lock with the key until

it is at right angles to the for-

ward direction of travel.

Accessories

Fully open latching flap 5, if ne-

cessary pulling up red release

lever 4.

Position the case in case car-

rier 6, then pivot it until it is

seated at mount 7.

Push latching flap 5 down as

far as it will go and hold it in

this position.

Push red release lever 4 down.

Latching flap 5 engages.

Closing the carry handle

while the case lock is in

line with the forward direction of

travel can result in damage to the

locking tongue.

Make sure that the case lock is

at right angles to the forward dir-

ection of travel when you close

the carry handle.

Close the carry handle.

Turn the key parallel with the

direction of travel and remove.

Topcase

with topcase

Opening topcase

Turn key 1 in the topcase lock

to the vertical position.

Keep the yellow latch 2 held

and fold out the carry handle 3.

Accessories

Push yellow button 4 forward

and at the same time push the

topcase lid up.

Closing topcase

Turn key in the topcase lock to

the vertical position.

Press down firmly on the top-

case lid to close.

Closing the carry handle

while the topcase lock is

horizontal can result in damage

to the locking tongue.

Make sure that the topcase lock

is vertical when you close the

carry handle.

Close carry handle 3.

The handle engages with an

audible click.

Turn the key in the topcase

lock to the horizontal position

and remove the key from the

lock.

Adjusting topcase volume

Open the topcase and remove

all its contents.

Engage pivot lever 1 at the

front limit position to set the

case to maximum volume.

Engage pivot lever 1 at the

rear limit position to set the

case to minimum volume.

Close the topcase.

Accessories

Removing topcase

Turn key 1 in the topcase lock

to the vertical position.

Keep the yellow latch 2 held

and fold out the carry handle 3.

Pull red lever 4 back as far as it

will go.

Latching flap 5 pops up.

Fully open latching flap 5.

Take a firm grip of the handle

and lift the topcase out of the

holder.

Installing topcase

Turn key in the topcase lock to

the vertical position.

Fully open latching flap 5, if

necessary pulling red release

lever 4 to the rear.

Engage the topcase in front

holders 6 of the topcase carrier

plate.

Accessories

Press the topcase onto the

topcase carrier plate at the

rear.

Push latching flap 5 fully

closed and hold it in this

position.

Push red release lever 4 for-

ward.

The latching flap engages.

Closing the carry handle

while the topcase lock is

horizontal can result in damage

to the locking tongue.

Make sure that the topcase lock

is vertical when you close the

carry handle.

Close the carry handle.

Turn the key to the horizontal

position and remove.

Accessories

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Maintenance

General instructions

The "Maintenance" chapter de-

scribes straightforward proced-

ures for checking and replacing

certain wear parts.

Special tightening torques are lis-

ted as applicable. The tightening

torques for the threaded fasten-

ers on your motorcycle are listed

in the section entitled "Technical

data".

You will find information on more

extensive maintenance and repair

work in the Repair Manual on

DVD for your motorcycle, which

is available from your authorised

BMW 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

specialist workshop, preferably

your authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Toolkit

Standard toolkit

1 Screwdriver handle

2 Reversible screwdriver

blade

With star-head and plain-

tip ends

without LED turn indicat-

ors

Replacing turn indic-

ator bulbs, front and rear

( 113).

Replacing number-plate

light bulbs ( 115).

Removing battery

( 121).

3 Open-ended spanner

Width across flats 17

Adjusting mirror arm

( 52).

4 Torx wrench, T40

Adjusting headlight beam

throw ( 57).

Maintenance

5 Reversible screwdriver

blade

With star-head and Torx

T25

Removing centre trim

panel ( 116).

Tools service set

with service toolkit

BMW Motorrad has assembled

a tools service set that is ideal

for carrying out extended service

work (e.g. removing and installing

wheels) on this motorcycle. You

can obtain the tools set from

your authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level

The oil level varies with

the temperature of the

oil. The higher the temperature,

the higher the level of oil in the

sump. Checking the oil level with

the engine cold or after no more

than a short ride will lead to mis-

interpretation; this in turn, means

that the engine will be operated

with the incorrect quantity of oil.

In order to ensure that the en-

gine oil level is read correctly,

check the oil level only after a

lengthy trip.

Wipe the area around the oil

filler neck clean.

Allow the engine to idle until

the fan starts up, then allow it

to idle one minute longer.

Switch off the engine.

Make sure the engine is at op-

erating temperature and hold

the motorcycle upright.

with centre stand

Check that the engine is at op-

erating temperature, make sure

the ground is level and firm

and place the motorcycle on its

centre stand.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Maintenance

Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge

length 2 clean.

Seat the oil dipstick on the oil

filler neck, but do not engage

the threads.

Remove the oil dipstick and

check the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAX

marks

If the oil level is below the MIN

mark:

Topping up engine oil ( 94).

If the oil level is above the MAX

mark:

Have the oil level corrected

by a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Install the oil dipstick.

Topping up engine oil

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Wipe the area around the filler

neck clean.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Damage to the engine

can result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the same

also applies if the oil level is too

high.

Always make sure that the oil

level is correct.

Maintenance

Top up the engine oil to the

specified level.

Checking engine oil level

( 93).

Install the oil dipstick.

Brake system

Check operation of the

brakes

Pull the handbrake lever.

The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.

Press the footbrake lever.

The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.

If pressure points are not clearly

perceptible:

Incorrect working practices

endanger the reliability of

the brakes.

Have all work on the brake sys-

tem undertaken by trained and

qualified specialists.

Have the brakes checked by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Checking front brake pad

thickness

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the left and

right brake pads to ascertain

their thickness. Viewing direc-

tion: between wheel and front

suspension toward brake cal-

ipers 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,

front

min 1.0 mm (Friction pad

only, without backing

plate. The wear indicators

(grooves) must be clearly

visible.)

If the wear indicating marks are

no longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past the

minimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction in

braking efficiency and under

certain circumstances they can

Maintenance

cause damage to the brake sys-

tem.

In order to ensure the dependab-

ility of the brake system, do not

permit the brake pads to wear

past the minimum permissible

thickness.

Have the brake pads replaced

by a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Check the brake pad

thickness, rear brakes

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the brake pads

to ascertain their thickness.

Viewing direction: from the rear

toward brake caliper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,

rear

min 1.0 mm (Friction pad

only, without backing plate.)

If the brake pads are worn:

Brake pads worn past the

minimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction in

braking efficiency and under

certain circumstances they can

cause damage to the brake sys-

tem.

In order to ensure the dependab-

ility of the brake system, do not

permit the brake pads to wear

past the minimum permissible

thickness.

Have the brake pads replaced

by a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Checking brake-fluid

level, front brakes

A low fluid level in the

brake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.

This significantly reduces braking

efficiency.

Check the brake-fluid level at

regular intervals.

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and hold the motor-

cycle upright.

Maintenance

with centre stand

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its centre stand.

Move the handlebars to the

straight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid level in

front reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake pads

causes the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

(visual inspection)

Brake fluid (DOT4)

It is impermissible for the

brake fluid level to drop be-

low the MIN mark.

If the brake fluid level drops be-

low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified as

quickly as possible by a spe-

cialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Check the brake-fluid

level, rear brakes

A low fluid level in the

brake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.

This significantly reduces braking

efficiency.

Check the brake-fluid level at

regular intervals.

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and hold the motor-

cycle upright.

with centre stand

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its centre stand.

Maintenance

Check the brake fluid level in

rear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake pads

causes the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

(visual inspection)

Brake fluid (DOT4)

It is impermissible for the

brake fluid level to drop be-

low the MIN mark.

If the brake fluid level drops be-

low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified as

quickly as possible by a spe-

cialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Coolant

Checking coolant level

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Check the coolant level in

expansion tank 1. Viewing

direction: From in front,

between windscreen and right

side panel.

Maintenance

Coolant, specified level

Antifreeze

between MIN and MAX

marks on the expansion tank

If the coolant drops below the

permitted level:

Top up the coolant.

Topping up coolant

Open cap 1 of the expansion

tank.

Using a suitable funnel, top up

with coolant until the level is

correct.

Close the cap of the expansion

tank.

Clutch

Checking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.

The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.

If the pressure point is not clearly

perceptible:

Have the clutch checked by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Check the clutch play

Move the handlebars to the

straight-ahead position.

Operate the clutch lever until

resistance can be felt whilst

observing the notch 1 in the

manual valve.

The edge 2 of the brake cable

should be able to move up

Maintenance

to the edge 3 of the manual

valve.

Clutch cable play

5 mm (Handlebars are in

straight-ahead position)

Clutch play is out of tolerance:

Adjusting clutch play ( 100).

Adjusting clutch play

Move the rubber grommet 1 to

one side.

Slacken nut 2.

To increase clutch play: Screw

the adjusting screw 3 into the

manual valve.

To reduce clutch play: Un-

screw the adjusting screw 3

from the manual valve.

Check the clutch play ( 99).

Tighten nut 2 while holding the

adjusting screw 3 in position.

Fasten the rubber grommet 1

over the nuts.

Rims and tyres

Checking rims

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the rims for

defects.

Have any damaged rims in-

spected by a specialist work-

shop and replaced if neces-

sary, preferably by an author-

ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Check the tyre tread

depth

Your motorcycle's handling

and grip can be impaired

even before the tyres wear to

the minimum tyre tread depth

permitted by law.

Have the tyres changed in good

time before they wear to the

minimum permissible tread

depth.

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Measure the tyre tread depth

in the main tread grooves with

wear marks.

Tyres have wear indicators

integrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is worn

out when the tyre tread has worn

down to the level of the marks.

The locations of the marks are

indicated on the edge of the tyre,

100

Maintenance

e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by

an arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to min-

imum:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-

able.

Chain

Lubricating chain

Dirt, dust and inadequate

lubrication will result in ac-

celerated wear and significantly

shorten the drive chain's useful

life.

Clean and lubricate the drive

chain at regular intervals.

Lubricate the drive chain every

1000 km at the latest. Lubric-

ate the chain more frequently if

the motorcycle is ridden in wet,

dusty or dirty conditions.

Switch the ignition off and se-

lect neutral.

Clean the drive chain with a

suitable cleaning product, dry it

and apply chain lubricant.

Wipe off excess lubricant.

Checking chain sag

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Turn the rear wheel until it

reaches the position with the

lowest amount of chain sag.

Use a screwdriver to push the

chain up and down and meas-

ure difference A.

Chain deflection

30...40 mm (Motorcycle with

no weight applied, supported

on its side stand)

with lowered suspension

20...30 mm (Motorcycle with

no weight applied, supported

on its side stand)

If measured value is outside per-

mitted tolerance:

Adjust the chain sag ( 101).

Adjusting chain sag

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

101

Maintenance

Slacken quick-release axle

nut 1.

Slacken locknuts 2 on left and

right.

Use adjusting screws 3 on left

and right to adjust chain sag.

Checking chain sag ( 101).

Make sure that scale read-

ings 4 are the same on left and

right.

Tighten locknuts 2 on left and

right to the specified tightening

torque.

Locknut of the final-drive

chain tensioning screw

19 Nm

Tighten quick-release axle

nut 1 to the specified tight-

ening torque.

Rear quick-release axle

in swinging arm

100 Nm

Checking chain wear

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Engage 1st gear.

Turn the rear wheel in the nor-

mal direction of travel until the

chain is tensioned.

Measure the length of the

chain over 9 rivets below the

rear wheel swinging arm.

permissible chain length

max 144.30 mm (measured

over 9 rivets, chain pulled

taut)

If the chain has stretched to the

maximum permissible length:

Seek the advice of a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-

ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

102

Maintenance

Wheels

Tyre recommendation

For each size of tyre BMW

Motorrad tests certain makes,

and approves those that it

certifies as roadworthy. If BMW

Motorrad has not approved the

wheels and tyres, it cannot

assess their suitability or provide

any guarantee of road safety.

Use only wheels and tyres ap-

proved by BMW Motorrad for

your type of motorcycle.

You can obtain detailed informa-

tion from your authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-

net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel size

on suspension-control

systems

Wheel size is very important as

a parameter for the suspension-

control systems ABS and ASC.

In particular, the diameter and the

width of a vehicle's wheels are

programmed into the control unit

and are fundamental to all cal-

culations. Any change in these

influencing variables, caused for

example by a switch to wheels

other than those installed ex-

works, can have serious effects

on the performance of the con-

trol systems.

The sensor rings are essential

for correct road-speed calcula-

tion, and they too must match

the motorcycle's control sys-

tems and consequently cannot

be changed.

If you decide that you would like

to fit non-standard wheels to

your motorcycle, it is very im-

portant to consult a specialist

workshop beforehand, prefer-

ably an authorised BMW Motor-

rad dealer. In some cases, the

data programmed into the control

units can be changed to suit the

new wheel sizes.

RDC label

with tyre pressure monitoring

(RDC)

Incorrect tyre fitting can

damage the RDC sensors.

Be sure to explain to the au-

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer

or the specialist workshop that

the wheel is fitted with an RDC

sensor.

If the motorcycle is equipped

with RDC, each wheel rim bears

an adhesive label indicating the

position of the RDC sensor.

When changing the tyre, take

103

Maintenance

care not to damage the RDC

sensor. Be sure to draw the

attention of the authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer or specialist

workshop to the fact that the

wheel is fitted with an RDC

sensor.

Removing front wheel

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Remove screw 1 and remove

the ABS sensor from its bore.

Remove screws 2 from the

right brake caliper.

Force the brake pads 3 slightly

apart by rocking brake caliper 4

back and forth against brake

disc 5.

Mask off the parts of the wheel

rim that could be scratched in

the process of removing the

brake caliper.

Once the calipers have

been removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads being

pressed together to the extent

that they cannot be slipped back

over the brake disc on reas-

sembly.

Do not operate the handbrake

lever when the brake calipers

have been removed.

Carefully pull the brake caliper

back and out until clear of the

brake disc.

Place the motorcycle on a suit-

able auxiliary stand.

with centre stand

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its centre stand.

104

Maintenance

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Raise front of motorcycle until

the front wheel can turn freely.

BMW Motorrad recommends

the BMW Motorrad front-wheel

stand for lifting the motorcycle.

Installing front-wheel stand

( 109).

Remove right-hand axle clamp-

ing screw 1.

Remove axle 2, while support-

ing the wheel.

Do not remove the grease from

the axle.

Roll the front wheel forward to

remove.

Remove the spacing bushing 3

from the wheel hub on the left

and right hand sides.

Installing front wheel

Possible malfunctions when

ABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheels

are installed.

See the information on the effect

of wheel size on the ABS and

ASC systems at the start of this

chapter.

Threaded fasteners not

tightened to the specified

torque can work loose or their

threads can suffer damage.

Always have the security of the

fasteners checked by a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-

ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Slip spacing bushing 3 onto

the left and right-hand sides of

the wheel hub.

105

Maintenance

The front wheel must be

installed right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.

Note the direction-of-rotation ar-

rows on the tyre or the wheel

rim.

Roll the front wheel into posi-

tion between the forks, making

sure that the brake disc passes

between the brake pads of the

brake caliper on the left.

Raise the front wheel, insert

axle 2 and tighten to specified

torque.

Quick-release axle, front,

in axle holder

30 Nm

Remove the front-wheel stand.

without centre stand

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Ease the right brake caliper

onto the brake disc.

Tighten screws 2 to the spe-

cified tightening torque.

Brake caliper on tele-

scopic fork

38 Nm

Insert the ABS sensor into its

bore and install screw 1.

Remove the adhesive tape

from the wheel rim.

Operate the brake several

times until the brake pads are

bedded.

Firmly compress the front forks

several times.

106

Maintenance

Tighten right axle clamping

screw 1 to the specified tight-

ening torque.

Clamping screw (quick-

release axle) in tele-

scopic fork

19 Nm

Removing rear wheel

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the mo-

torcycle on a suitable auxiliary

stand.

with centre stand

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its centre stand.

Remove screw 1 and remove

the speed sensor from its bore.

Remove axle nut 2.

Slacken locknuts 3 on left and

right by turning them counter-

clockwise.

Back off adjusting screws 4 on

left and right by turning them

counter-clockwise.

Remove adjusting plate 5 and

push the axle in as far as it will

go.

107

Maintenance

Remove quick-release axle 6

and remove adjusting plate 7.

Roll the rear wheel as far

forward as possible and

disengage chain 8 from the

sprocket.

Roll the rear wheel back until it

is clear of the swinging arm.

The sprocket and the

spacer sleeves on left

and right are loose fits in the

wheel. Make sure that these

parts are not damaged or lost on

removal.

Install the rear wheel

Possible malfunctions when

ABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheels

are installed.

See the information on the effect

of wheel size on the ABS and

ASC systems at the start of this

chapter.

Threaded fasteners not

tightened to the specified

torque can work loose or their

threads can suffer damage.

Always have the security of the

fasteners checked by a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-

ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Roll the rear wheel into the

swinging arm, making sure that

the brake disc passes between

the brake pads.

Roll the rear wheel as far

forward as possible and loop

chain 8 over the sprocket.

108

Maintenance

Seat left adjusting plate 7 in

the swinging arm and install

quick-release axle 6 in the

brake caliper and the rear

wheel.

Make sure that the axle fits

into the recess of the adjust-

ing plate.

Install right adjusting plate 5.

Install nut 2, but do not tighten

it at this point.

without centre stand

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Insert the speed sensor into

the bore and install screw 1.

Adjust the chain sag ( 101).

Front-wheel stand

Installing front-wheel

stand

The BMW Motorrad front

wheel stand is not designed

to support the motorcycle

without the assistance of an

auxiliary stand. A motorcycle

resting only on the front wheel

stand and the rear wheel can

topple.

109

Maintenance

Place the motorcycle on an aux-

iliary stand before lifting the front

wheel with the BMW Motorrad

front-wheel stand.

Place the motorcycle on a suit-

able auxiliary stand.

with centre stand

Place the motorcycle on its

centre stand.

Use basic stand (83 30 0 402

241) with front-wheel adapter

(83 30 0 402 242).

Slacken adjusting screws 1.

Push the two adapters 2 apart

until the front forks fit between

them. Adjust the adapter studs

to suit the front suspension.

Use locating pins 3 to set the

front-wheel stand to the de-

sired height.

Centre the front-wheel stand

relative to the front wheel and

push it against the front axle.

Align the two adapters 2 so

that the front forks are securely

seated.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

Apply uniform pressure to push

the front-wheel stand down

and raise the motorcycle.

with centre stand

If the motorcycle is raised

too far the centre stand will

lift clear of the ground and the

motorcycle could topple to one

side.

When raising the motorcycle,

make sure that the centre stand

remains on the ground. If ne-

cessary, adjust the height of the

front-wheel stand.

110

Maintenance

Make sure the motorcycle is

standing firmly.

Bulbs

Replacing low-beam and

high-beam headlight bulb

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Switch off the ignition.

Remove cover 1 for the high-

beam headlight or cover 2 for

the low-beam headlight.

Disconnect plug 3.

Disengage spring clips 4 from

the fastenings and swing them

aside.

Remove bulb 5.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for high-beam

headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for the low-beam

headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Hold the new bulb by the base

only, in order to keep the glass

free of foreign matter.

Install the bulb, making sure

that alignment is correct at po-

sition 6.

111

Maintenance

Close and lock spring clips 4.

Connect plug 3.

Install cover 1 or cover 2, as

applicable.

Replacing parking-light

bulb

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Switch off the ignition.

Remove cover 2.

Pull parking-light bulb 3 out of

the headlight housing.

Remove the bulb from the bulb

holder.

112

Maintenance

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

the new bulb in order to keep

the glass free of foreign matter.

Push the bulb into the bulb

socket.

Insert parking-light bulb 3 into

the headlight housing.

Install cover 2.

Replacing brake light and

rear light bulb

The LED rear light can be re-

placed only as a complete unit.

Consult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Replacing turn indicator

bulbs, front and rear

without LED turn indicators

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Switch off the ignition.

113

Maintenance

Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of the re-

flector housing at the threaded-

fastener side.

Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise

and remove it from the bulb

housing.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turn

indicators, front

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicators

LED / 12 V

Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

the new bulb in order to keep

the glass free of foreign matter.

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install

it in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboard side,

insert the glass into the bulb

housing and close the housing.

114

Maintenance

Install screw 1.

Replacing number-plate

light bulbs

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Switch off the ignition.

Remove screw 1 from the

mudguard cover and remove

the cover.

Pull bulb holder 2 out of the

light carrier.

Pull the bulb out of the bulb

socket.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for number-plate

light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

the new bulb in order to keep

the glass free of foreign matter.

115

Maintenance

Insert the bulb into the bulb

socket.

Seat bulb holder 2 in the light

carrier.

Hold the mudguard cover in

position and install screw 1.

Body panels

Removing centre trim

panel

Removing seat ( 57).

Remove screws 1 on left and

right.

Remove four screws 2.

Disconnect the plug from

socket 3.

Remove the centre trim panel.

116

Maintenance

Installing centre trim

panel

Connect the plug to the

socket.

Manoeuvre the centre trim

panel into position. Make sure

that all three tabs 4 on left and

right engage the side panels.

Install four screws 2.

Install screws 1 on left and

right.

Installing seat ( 58).

Air filter

Removing air filter

Removing centre trim panel

( 116).

Remove four screws 1.

Remove the air filter cover 2,

slightly pushing the side trim

panel outwards to do so.

117

Maintenance

Remove air filter 3.

Installing air filter

Install air filter 3.

Put on the air filter cover 2,

slightly pushing the side trim

panel outwards to do so.

Install screws 1 with the wash-

ers.

Installing centre trim panel

( 117).

Jump starting

The wires leading to the

power socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequate

for jump-starting the engine. Ex-

cessively high current can lead

to a cable fire or damage to the

vehicle electronics.

Do not use the on-board socket

to jump-start the engine of the

motorcycle.

A short-circuit can res-

ult if the crocodile clips

of the jump leads are accident-

ally brought into contact with the

motorcycle.

Use only jump leads fitted with

fully insulated crocodile clips at

both ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-

battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the vehicle

electronics.

Make sure that the battery of the

donor vehicle has a voltage rating

of 12 V.

Removing centre trim panel

( 116).

When jump-starting the engine,

do not disconnect the battery

from the on-board electrical

system.

118

Maintenance

Begin by connecting one end

of the red jump lead to the

positive terminal of the dis-

charged battery and the other

end to the positive terminal of

the donor battery (positive on

this vehicle: position 2).

Then connect one end of the

black jump lead to the negat-

ive terminal of the donor bat-

tery and the other end to the

negative terminal of the dis-

charged battery (negative on

this vehicle: position 1).

The spring-strut screw can

be used as an alternative to

the battery's negative terminal.

Run the engine of the donor

vehicle during jump-starting.

Start the engine of the vehicle

with the discharged battery

in the usual way; if the en-

gine does not start, wait a few

minutes before repeating the

attempt in order to protect the

starter motor and the donor

battery.

Allow both engines to idle for a

few minutes before disconnect-

ing the jump leads.

Disconnect the jump lead from

the negative terminals first,

then disconnect the second

lead from the positive termin-

als.

Do not use proprietary

start-assist sprays or other

products to start the engine.

Installing centre trim panel

( 117).

Battery

Maintenance instructions

Correct upkeep, recharging and

storage will prolong the life of

the 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 battery

clean and dry

Do not open the battery

Do not top up with water

Be sure to read and comply

with the instructions for char-

ging the battery on the follow-

ing pages

Do not turn the battery upside

down

119

Maintenance

If the battery is not discon-

nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually

drain the battery. This can cause

the battery to run flat. If this hap-

pens, warranty claims will not be

accepted.

Connect a float charger to the

battery if the motorcycle is to

remain out of use for more than

four weeks.

BMW Motorrad has de-

veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibility

with the electronics of your mo-

torcycle. Using this charger, you

can keep the battery charged

during long periods of disuse,

without having to disconnect the

battery from the motorcycle's

on-board systems. You can ob-

tain additional information from

your authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Charging battery when

connected

Disconnect devices plugged

into the sockets.

Charging the connected

battery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage the

vehicle electronics.

Always disconnect the battery

from the on-board circuits be-

fore recharging it with a charger

connected directly to the battery

posts.

Only chargers suitable for

this mode of charging can

be used to recharge the battery

via the on-board socket. Unsuit-

able chargers could cause dam-

age to the motorcycle's on-board

electrics.

BMW Use chargers with the

part numbers 77 02 7 722 470

(230 V), 77 02 7 729 048

(230 V) or 77 02 7 722 471

(110 V). If you are in doubt,

disconnect the battery from the

on-board systems and connect

the charger directly to the

battery.

If you switch on the igni-

tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail to

light up, the battery is completely

flat (battery voltage is less than 9

V). Attempting to charge a com-

pletely flat battery via the on-

board socket can cause damage

to the motorcycle's electronics.

If a battery has discharged to the

extent that it is completely flat, it

has to be disconnected from the

on-board circuits and charged

with the charger connected dir-

ectly to the battery posts.

Charge via the power socket,

with the battery connected

to the motorcycle's on-board

electrical system.

120

Maintenance

The motorcycle's on-board

electronics know when the

battery is fully charged. The

on-board socket is switched off

when this happens.

Comply with the operating in-

structions of the charger.

If you are unable to charge

the battery through the on-

board socket, you may be using

a charger that is not compatible

with your motorcycle's electron-

ics. If this happens, disconnect

the battery from the on-board

systems and connect the charger

directly to the battery.

Charging battery when

disconnected

Charge the battery using a

suitable charger.

Comply with the operating in-

structions of the charger.

Once the battery is fully

charged, disconnect the

charger's terminal clips from

the battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-

charged at regular intervals

in the course of a lengthy period

of disuse. See the instructions

for caring for your battery. Al-

ways fully recharge the battery

before restoring it to use

Removing battery

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

with anti-theft alarm

If applicable, switch off the anti-

theft alarm.

Switch off the ignition.

Removing centre trim panel

( 116).

Disconnection in the wrong

sequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.

Always proceed in the correct

sequence.

Disconnect negative lead 1

first.

Then disconnect positive

lead 2.

Remove the screws 3 on left

and right and pull the batter

holder forward, away from the

battery.

Lift the battery up and out;

work it slightly back and forth

if it is difficult to remove.

121

Maintenance

Installing battery

If the battery was discon-

nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of time

it will be necessary to enter the

current date in the instrument

panel, in order to ensure that the

service-due indicator functions

correctly.

If you want to have the date set

consult a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer.

Switch off the ignition.

Insert the battery into the bat-

tery compartment, with the

positive terminal on the right

in the direction of travel.

Place the battery holder in po-

sition, making sure that the

leads are correctly routed at

position 4.

Install screws 3 on left and

right.

Connection in the wrong

sequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.

Always proceed in the correct

sequence.

Connect positive lead 2 to the

battery's positive terminal.

Connect negative lead 1 to the

battery's negative terminal.

Installing centre trim panel

( 117).

Setting clock ( 41).

122

Maintenance

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

123

Care

Care products

BMW Motorrad recommends

that you use the cleaning and

care products you can obtain

from your authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer. The substances

in BMW Care Products have

been tested in laboratories and in

practice; they provide optimised

care and protection for the

materials used in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitable

cleaning 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 use

cleaning products that contain

alcohol.

Washing motorcycle

BMW Motorrad recommends

that you use BMW insect re-

mover to soften and wash off

insects and stubborn dirt on

painted parts prior to washing

the motorcycle.

To prevent stains, do not wash

the motorcycle immediately after

it has been exposed to strong

sunlight and do not wash it in the

sun.

Make sure that the motorcycle

is washed frequently, especially

during the winter months.

To remove road salt, clean the

motorcycle with cold water im-

mediately after every trip.

After the motorcycle has

been washed, ridden

through water or ridden in

the rain, the brake discs and

pads might be wet and the

brakes might not take effect

immediately.

Apply the brakes in good time

until the brake discs and brake

pads have dried out.

Warm water intensifies the

effect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash off

road salt.

The high pressure of high-

pressure cleaners (steam

cleaners) can damage seals, the

hydraulic brake system, the elec-

trical system, and the seat.

Do not use a steam jet or high-

pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easily

damaged components

Plastics

If plastic parts are cleaned

using unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-

aged.

Do not use cleaning agents that

contain alcohol, solvents or ab-

rasives to clean plastic parts.

Even fly-remover pads or clean-

ing pads with hard surfaces can

produce scratches.

124

Care

Body panels

Clean the trim panels with water

and BMW plastic care emulsion.

Windscreens and headlight

lenses made of plastic

Clean off dirt and insects with a

soft sponge and plenty of water.

Soften stubborn dirt and

insects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

Chrome

Use plenty of water and BMW

shampoo to clean chrome, par-

ticularly if it has been exposed to

road salt. Use chrome polish for

additional treatment.

Radiator

Clean the radiator regularly to

prevent overheating of the en-

gine due to inadequate cooling.

For example, use a garden hose

with low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be bent

easily.

Take care not to bend the fins

when cleaning the radiator.

Rubber

Treat rubber components with

water or BMW rubber-care

products.

Using silicone sprays for

the care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

Do not use silicone sprays or

other care products that contain

silicon.

Paint care

Washing the motorcycle regularly

will help counteract the long-term

effects of substances that dam-

age the paint, especially if your

motorcycle is ridden in areas

with high air pollution or natural

sources of dirt, for example tree

resin or pollen.

Remove particularly aggressive

substances immediately, how-

ever, as otherwise the paint can

be affected or become discol-

oured. Substances of this nature

include spilt fuel, oil, grease,

brake fluid and bird droppings.

We recommend BMW vehicle

polish or BMW paint cleaner for

this purpose.

Marks on the paintwork are par-

ticularly easy to see after the

motorcycle has been washed.

Remove stains of this kind im-

mediately, using cleaning-grade

benzene or petroleum spirit on a

clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.

BMW Motorrad recommends

BMW tar remover for removing

specks of tar. Remember to wax

the parts treated in this way.

125

Care

Protective wax coating

BMW Motorrad recommends

applying only BMW car wax or

products containing carnauba

wax or synthetic wax.

It is time to rewax the paint-

work when water "puddles" on

the surface, instead of forming

beads.

Laying up motorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.

Removing battery ( 121).

Spray the brake and clutch

lever pivots, the side stand

pivots and the centre stand

pivots (if the motorcycle is fit-

ted with a centre stand) with a

suitable lubricant.

Coat bright metal and chrome-

plated parts with an acid-free

grease (e.g. Vaseline).

Stand the motorcycle in a dry

room in such a way that there

is no load on either wheel.

Restoring motorcycle

to use

Remove the protective wax

coating.

Clean the motorcycle.

Install a charged battery.

Before starting: work through

the checklist.

126

Care

Technical data

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

127

Technical data

troubleshooting chart

Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.

Possible cause Rectification

Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position (run).

Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand.

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 71).

Battery flat Charging battery when connected ( 120).

128

Technical data

Threaded fasteners

Front wheel FR Valid

Brake caliper on telescopic fork

M10 x 40 38 Nm

Clamping screw (quick-release

axle) in telescopic fork

M8 x 20 19 Nm

Quick-release axle, front, in axle

holder

M16 x 1.5 30 Nm

Rear wheel FR Valid

Locknut of the final-drive chain

tensioning screw

M8 19 Nm

Rear quick-release axle in

swinging arm

M16 x 1.5 100 Nm

129

Technical data

Mirror arm FR Valid

Locknut (mirror) to clamping

piece

M14 x 1 20 Nm

Clamping piece (mirror) to

clamping block

M10 30 Nm

130

Technical data

Engine

Engine design Twin-cylinder 4-stroke engine, DOHC steering,

4 valves operated by rocker arm, liquid cooling

for cylinder and cylinder head, integrated coolant

pump, 6-speed gearbox and dry-sump lubrication

Displacement 798 cm

Cylinder bore 82 mm

Piston stroke 75.6 mm

Compression ratio 12 : 1

Nominal output 55 kW, at engine speed: 7300 min

-1

with regular unleaded (RON 91)

35 kW without power reduction

52 kW, at engine speed: 7000 min

-1

35 kW with power reduction 35 kW, at engine speed: 7000 min

-1

Torque 77 Nm, at engine speed: 5300 min

-1

with regular unleaded (RON 91)

75 Nm, at engine speed: 4500 min

-1

35 kW with power reduction 60 Nm, at engine speed: 5000 min

-1

35 kW with power reduction

with regular unleaded (RON 91)

58 Nm, at engine speed: 5000 min

-1

Maximum engine speed max 9000 min

-1

Idle speed 1250

+50

min

-1

131

Technical data

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded

95 ROZ/RON

89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON 91)

Regular unleaded (slight power- and

consumption-related restrictions)

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel min 2.7 l

BMW recommends BP fuels

132

Technical data

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 2.9 l, with filter change

products recommended by BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad High Performance oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2

Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-

ives, because they can have a detrimental effect

on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to

contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer

if you have any questions relating the choice of a

suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

BMW recommends

133

Technical data

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 ratio

1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear

1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear

1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear

1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear

1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear

1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear

134

Technical data

Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive chain drive

Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm

Number of teeth, rear-wheel drive (Pinion /

sprocket)

17 / 42

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 170 mm, At wheel

with lowered suspension

140 mm, At wheel

Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm

Type of rear suspension directly hinged central spring strut with adjustable

rebound damping/spring preload

with ESA

directly hinged central spring strut with adjustable

rebound damping/electronically adjustable spring

preload

Spring travel at rear wheel 170 mm, At wheel

with lowered suspension

135 mm, At wheel

135

Technical data

Brakes

Front wheel

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis-

ton floating calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Rear wheel

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1-piston

floating 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 approved

tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer

or 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 - 19

136

Technical data

Rear wheel

rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

rear wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 - 17

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold

2.4 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.4 bar, one-up, tyre cold

2.8 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board sockets 5 A

Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-

tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the

circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched

on after the fault has been rectified.

Battery

battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

battery rated voltage 12 V

battery rated capacity 12 Ah

137

Technical data

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

Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light

unit

6, Brake light/rear light

Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicators

LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicators

LED / 12 V

138

Technical data

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-plate

carrier

Height of motorcycle 1343 mm, across mirror, without rider at unladen

weight (as per DIN standard)

with lowered suspension

1308 mm, across mirror, without rider at unladen

weight (as per DIN standard)

Width of motorcycle 855 mm, across handlebars, without mirrors

Front-seat height 820 mm, without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, low

790 mm, without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, low

with lowered suspension

765 mm, without rider at unladen weight

139

Technical data

rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, low

1760 mm, without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, low

with lowered suspension

1710 mm, without rider at unladen weight

Weights

Unladen weight 209 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %

load of fuel, without OE

Permissible gross weight 436 kg

with lowered suspension

349 kg

Maximum payload 227 kg

with lowered suspension

140 kg

140

Technical data

Riding specifications

Top speed 192 km/h

35 kW with power reduction

165 km/h

141

Technical data

142

Technical data

Service

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

BMW Motorrad Mobility

services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Confirmation of maintenance

work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

143

Service

BMW Motorrad Service

BMW Motorrad has an extens-

ive after-sales service network

in place to look after you and

your motorcycle in more than

100 countries. Authorised BMW

Motorrad dealerships have the

technical information and the

technical know-how to carry out

reliably all maintenance and repair

work on your BMW.

Visit our website www.bmw-

motorrad.com to find out where

the nearest authorised BMW

Motorrad dealership is located.

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 you

to have all the associated work

on your motorcycle carried out

by a specialist workshop, prefer-

ably an authorised BMW Motor-

rad dealer.

In order to help ensure that your

BMW is always in optimum

condition, BMW Motorrad

recommends compliance with

the maintenance intervals

specified for your motorcycle.

Have all maintenance and repair

work carried out confirmed in the

"Service" chapter in this manual.

For generous treatment of claims

submitted after the warranty

period has expired, evidence of

regular maintenance is essential.

Your authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer can provide information on

BMW services and the work un-

dertaken as part of each service.

BMW Motorrad Mobility

services

As owner of a new BMW mo-

torcycle, in circumstances in

which assistance is required you

can benefit from the protection

afforded by the various BMW

Motorrad mobility services (e.g.

Mobile Service, breakdown ser-

vice, vehicle recovery service).

Your authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer will be happy provide in-

formation about the mobility ser-

vices available to you.

Maintenance work

BMW Pre-delivery Check

Your authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer conducts the BMW pre-

delivery check before handing

over the motorcycle to you.

144

Service

BMW Running-in Check

The BMW running-in check has

to be performed when the mo-

torcycle has covered between

500 km and 1200 km

BMW Service

The BMW Service is carried out

once a year; the extent of servi-

cing can vary, depending on the

age of the motorcycle and the

distance it has covered. Your au-

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer

confirms that the service work

has been carried out and enters

the date when the next service

will be due.

Riders who cover long distances

in a year might have to bring in

their motorcycles for service be-

fore the next scheduled date. It

is to allow for these cases that

a maximum odometer reading is

entered as well in the confirma-

tion of service. Servicing has to

be brought forward if this odo-

meter reading is reached before

the next scheduled date for the

service.

The service-due indicator in the

multifunction display reminds you

about one month or 1000 km in

advance when the time for a ser-

vice is approaching, on the basis

of the programmed values.

145

Service

Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-delivery

Check

Completed

Stamp, signature

BMW Running-in

Check

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

146

Service

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

147

Service

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

148

Service

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

149

Service

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

BMW Service

Completed

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

150

Service

Confirmation of service

The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories

and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

Item Odometer

reading

Date

151

Service

Item Odometer

reading

Date

152

Service

Abbreviations and symbols, 6

ABS

Control, 16

Engineering details, 76

Operation, 48

Self-diagnosis, 66

Warnings, 34

Accessories

General instructions, 82

Air filter

Installation, 118

Position on the vehicle, 15

Removal, 117

Ambient temperature

Ice warning, 33

Reading, 26

Anti-theft alarm

Telltale light, 18

Warnings, 34

ASC

Control, 16

Engineering details, 78

Operation, 49

Self-diagnosis, 67

Warnings, 35

Average values

Resetting, 43

Battery

Charging battery when

connected, 120

Charging battery when

disconnected, 121

Installation, 122

Maintenance instructions, 119

Position on the vehicle, 15

Removal, 121

Technical data, 137

Brake fluid

Checking fluid level, front, 96

Checking fluid level, rear, 97

Reservoir, front, 13

Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake pads

Checking front, 95

Checking rear, 96

Running in, 68

Brakes

Adjusting handlebar lever, 51

Checking operation, 95

Safety instructions, 70

Technical data, 136

Bulbs

Replacing high-beam headlight

bulb, 111

Replacing low-beam headlight

bulb, 111

Replacing number-plate light

bulbs, 115

Replacing side-light bulb, 112

Replacing the brake light and

rear light bulbs, 113

Replacing turn indicator

bulbs, 113

Technical data, 138

Warning for bulb failure, 33

153

Index

Case

Operation, 83

Chain

Adjusting sag, 101

Checking sag, 101

Checking wear, 102

Lubricating, 101

Checklist, 64

Clock

Adjusting, 41

Control, 18

Clutch

Adjusting handlebar lever, 50

Adjusting play, 100

Checking operation, 99

Checking play, 99

Technical data, 134

Confirmation of maintenance

work, 146

Coolant

Checking fill level, 98

Fill-level indicator, 13

Topping up, 99

Warning for overtemperat-

ure, 32

Currency, 7

Damping

Adjuster, 13

Adjusting, 53

Dimensions

Technical data, 139

Electrics

Technical data, 137

Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 17

Operation, 47

Engine

Starting, 65

Technical data, 131

Warning for engine

electronics, 33

Engine oil

Checking fill level, 93

Filler neck, 11

Oil dipstick, 11

Technical data, 133

Topping up, 94

Equipment, 7

ESA

Control, 16

Operation, 54

First-aid kit

Stowage, 14

Frame

Technical data, 139

Front-wheel stand

Installing, 109

Fuel

Filler neck, 13

Fill-level indicator, 25

Refuelling, 71

Reserve volume, 25

Technical data, 132

154

Index

Fuel reserve

Warning, 32

Fuses, 137

General views

Instrument panel, 18

Left side of vehicle, 11

Multifunction display, 22

Multifunction switch, left, 16

Right handlebar fitting, 17

Right side of vehicle, 13

Underneath the seat, 14

Underneath the trim panel, 15

Warning and telltale lights, 24

Grip heating

Control, 17

Operation, 47

Hazard warning flashers

Control, 16

Operation, 46

Headlight

Adjusting headlight beam

throw, 57

Beam throw, 56

Driving on right/driving on

left, 56

Helmet holder

Helmet, securing, 58

Position on the vehicle, 14

Horn, 16

Ignition

Switching off, 40

Switching on, 40

Immobiliser

Reserve key, 41

Warning, 32

Instrument panel

Ambient-light brightness

sensor, 18

Overview, 18

Jump starting, 118

Keys, 40

Lights

Control, 16

Headlight flasher, operating, 45

High-beam headlight,

operating, 45

Low-beam headlight, 45

Parking lights, operating, 45

Side light, 45

Lowered suspension

Restrictions, 62

Luggage

Instructions for loading, 62

Lashing, 83

Maintenance

General instructions, 92

Maintenance intervals, 144

Mirrors

Adjusting, 51

Mobility services, 144

155

Index

Motorcycle

Care, 123

Cleaning, 123

Lashing, 73

Laying up, 126

Parking, 71

Multifunction display, 18

Control, 16

Meaning of symbols, 23

Overview, 22

Selecting readings, 42

Multifunction switch

General view, left side, 16

General view, right side, 17

Odometer and tripmeters

Control, 18

Resetting, 43

Off-roading, 69

Parking, 71

Power socket

Notes on use, 82

Position on the vehicle, 11

Pre-ride check, 66

Rear-wheel drive

Technical data, 135

Redline warning

Switching on, 68

Warning light, 18

Refuelling, 71

Rev. counter, 18

Rider's Manual

Position on the vehicle, 14

Stowage, 58

Running gear

Technical data, 135

Running in, 67

Safety instructions

For brake, 70

For riding, 62

Seat

Installation, 57

Lock, 11

Removal, 57

Service, 144

Service-due indicator, 25

Spark plugs

Technical data, 138

Speedometer, 18

Spring preload

Adjuster, 13

Adjusting, 52

Tools, 14

Starting, 65

Control, 17

Steering lock

Locking, 40

Stopwatch

Operation, 43

Symbols

Meaning, 23

156

Index

Technical data

Battery, 137

Brakes, 136

Bulbs, 138

Clutch, 134

Dimensions, 139

Electrics, 137

Engine, 131

Engine oil, 133

Frame, 139

Fuel, 132

Rear-wheel drive, 135

Running gear, 135

Spark plugs, 138

Standards, 7

Transmission, 134

Weights, 140

Wheels and tyres, 136

Telltale lights

Overview, 24

Toolkit

Contents, 92

Position on the vehicle, 14

topcase

Operation, 86

Torques, 129

Transmission

Technical data, 134

Trim panels

Installing centre trim panel, 117

Removing centre trim

panel, 116

troubleshooting chart, 128

Turn indicators

Control, 16

Operation, 46

Type plate

Position on the vehicle, 13

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC

Adhesive label for rim, 103

Engineering details, 79

Reading, 26

Warnings, 36

Tyres

Checking inflation pressure, 55

Checking tread depth, 100

Pressures, 137

Recommendation, 103

Running in, 68

Table of tyre pressures, 14

Technical data, 136

Vehicle

Restoring to use, 126

Vehicle identification number

Position on the vehicle, 13

Warning lights

Overview, 24

Warnings

ABS, 34

Anti-theft alarm, 34

ASC, 35

Bulb defect, 33

Coolant temperature, 32

Engine electronics, 33

Fuel reserve, 32

Ice warning, 33

Immobiliser, 32

Mode of presentation, 27

RDC, 36

Warnings, overview, 29

157

Index

Weights

Payload table, 14

Technical data, 140

Wheels

Change of size, 103

Checking rims, 100

Install the rear wheel, 108

Installing front wheel, 105

Removing front wheel, 104

Removing rear wheel, 107

Technical data, 136

158

Index

Details described or illustrated

in this booklet may differ from

the vehicle's actual specification

as purchased, the accessories

fitted or the national-market spe-

cification. No claims will be en-

tertained as a result of such dis-

crepancies.

Dimensions, weights, fuel con-

sumption and performance data

are quoted to the customary tol-

erances.

The right to modify designs,

equipment and accessories is

reserved.

Errors and omissions excepted.

Not to be reproduced either

wholly or in part without written

permission from BMW Motorrad,

After Sales.

Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded

95 ROZ/RON

89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON 91)

Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related

restrictions)

91 ROZ/RON

87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel min 2.7 l

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold

2.4 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.4 bar, one-up, tyre cold

2.8 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No.: 01 41 8 532 281

06.2012, 1.1 edition

*01418532281*

Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt

RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR

d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils

radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est

autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,

(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout

brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le

brouillage est susceptible d'en

compromettre le fonctionnement.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio

certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

FCC ID: MRXBC5A4

IC: 2546A-BC5A4

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4

IC: 2546A-BC54MA4

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