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Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all yourjourneys will be pleasant andsafe.

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.

1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 14Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 16Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 17Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard status indicat-ors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Status indicators with on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Status indicators withtyre pressure monitoring(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . 24Warnings issued by the on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31ASC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . 41

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Electronic immobiliserEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 51

Tyre pressure monitoringRDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 56Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Operating grip heating . . . . . . 58BMW Motorrad IntegralABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Automatic Stability ControlASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 72Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 76Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Parking your motorcycle . . . . 84Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Secure the motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

6 Engineering details. . . . . 89Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 90Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Tyre pressure monitoringRDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97General instructions . . . . . . . . . 98Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 105General instructions . . . . . . . 106Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 121Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 140Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Protective wax coating . . . . 142

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 142Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

10 Technical data . . . . . . 143Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 144Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 145Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 151Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 153Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Riding specifications . . . . . . 157

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159BMW Motorrad service. . . . 160BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160BMW Motorrad mobilityservices - roadside assist-ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 161Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Confirmation of service . . . . 167

General instructions

General instructions

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

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

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

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

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

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-

ons of your safety and the safetyof others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equip-ment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE Optional extraThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain option-al accessories throughyour authorised BMWMotorrad dealer; optionalaccessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-cycle.

EWS Electronic immobiliser.

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-stahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.

RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessor-ies (OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you will

find these features described inseparate manuals.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsches Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.

CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constantdevelopment work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate thatno claims can be entertained on

the basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual. 1

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General views

General views

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

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

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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General view, left side1 Adjuster, spring preload,

front ( 65)2 Adjustment of windscreen

( 62)3 Adjuster for headlight

beam throw (underneaththe instrument panel)( 72)

4 Clutch-fluid reservoir( 114)

5 Type plate (on frame, be-hind side cover)

6 Seat lock ( 72)7 Power socket ( 98)8 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, rear suspension( 67)

9 Engine oil level indicator( 107)

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General view, right side1 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 65)2 Fuel filler neck ( 85)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 111)4 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing)

5 Air filter (behind right sidepanel) ( 130)

6 Engine-oil filler neck( 108)

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 113)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Control for the odometer

( 49)Operation of the clock( 48)

with on-board com-puter OE

Operating the on-boardcomputer ( 51)

2 with auxiliaryheadlightsOE

Operation of the auxiliaryheadlights ( 55)

3 with BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS II OE

Operating the ABS( 59)

with Automatic StabilityControlOE

Operating ASC ( 60)4 with Electronic Suspen-

sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Operating ESA ( 68)5 Horn

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6 Flashing turn indicators,left ( 56)Hazard warning flashers( 56)

7 Headlight flasher and high-beam headlight ( 55)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 57)2 Starter button ( 78)3 with heated handlebar

grips OE

Grip heating control( 58)

4 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 56)Hazard warning flashers( 56)

5 Cancel button, flashingturn indicators ( 56)Pushbutton, cancel hazardwarning flashers ( 56)

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Underneath the seat1 Rider's Manual2 Battery ( 134)3 Toolkit

Payload table (in tool tray)Tyre pressures table (intool tray)

4 Helmet holder ( 73)

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Instrument panel1 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Telltale lights ( 22)

Warning lights ( 24)4 Multifunction display

( 22)5 Ambient-light brightness

sensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instru-ment lighting)

with anti-theft alarm(DWA)OE

Anti-theft alarm telltale light(see the instructions foruse for the anti-theft alarm)

6 Control for the odometer( 49)Operation of the clock( 48)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side light

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status indicators with on-boardcomputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Status indicators with tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ASC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display

1 Gear indicator ( 22)2 Clock ( 48)3 Engine temperature gauge

reading ( 22)4 Odometer and tripmeters

( 49)5 Fuel-gauge reading

( 22)

Telltale lights

1 Flashing turn indicators,left

2 High-beam headlight3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Fuel-gauge readingThe horizontal bars belowthe fuel-pump symbol in-

dicate the remaining quantity offuel.Once you have refuelled, thegauge briefly shows the original

level, before the reading is up-dated.

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light also

lights up.

Engine temperature gaugereading

The horizontal bars belowthe temperature symbol

indicate the engine temperature.

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Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. In this example the read-ing means "March 2010".

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,the distance is counted down insteps of 100 km 2 and is shownbriefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.

If service is overdue, the duedate or the odometer reading atwhich service was due is accom-

panied by the 'General' warninglight showing yellow. The word"Service" remains permanentlyvisible.

If the sevice-due indicatorappears more than a month

before the service date, the datesaved in the instrument clustermust be adjusted. This situationcan occur if the battery was dis-connected for a prolonged periodof time.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Status indicators withon-board computer

with on-board computerOE

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1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computer( 51)

Status indicatorswith tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

1 Tyre-pressure readout( 54)

The figures shown in thetyre-pressure readings are

temperature-compensated (seethe section entitled "Engineeringdetails").

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by the'General' warning light 1 show-ing in combination with a warningword, for example 2 or in com-bination with one of the warningsymbols 3. The 'General' warn-ing light shows red or yellow, de-pending on the urgency of thewarning.If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropri-ate warning lights and warningsymbols appear, alternating withwarning words as applicable.

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Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display

Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appearson the display

Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 27)

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)

Lights up red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient battery charge current( 28)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appearson the display

Rear light bulb defective ( 28)

LAMPF ! appearson the display

Front light bulb defective ( 29)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appearson the display

Bulbs defective ( 29)

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Electronic immobiliseractive

The "General" warning lightshows yellow.

EWS ! appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-tion key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserveThe "General" warning lightshows yellow.

FUEL ! appears on the display.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Refuelling ( 85).

Engine in emergency-operation mode


The engine symbol appearson the display.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Full engine power or full enginerpm might not be available andthis can cause hazardous situ-ations, particularly if you attemptto overtake other road users.Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.

You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine power might not be avail-able.Avoid high load and rpmranges if possible.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

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an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insufficient engine oilpressure

The "General" warning lightflashes red.

The oilcan symbol appearson the display.

The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine.

The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil

the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whether theoil level is correct is to check theoil level indicator.

Possible cause:The engine-oil level is too low.

Checking engine oil level( 107).

If the oil level is too low:

Top up the engine oil.

Possible cause:The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-cient.

Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can result

in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insufficient battery chargecurrent

The "General" warning lightshows red.

The battery symbol appearson the display.

A discharged battery canrender various systems un-

available, for example the lights,

the engine or the ABS. This canresult in dangerous situations.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.

Battery is not being charged. Ifyou continue to ride the motor-cycle the on-board electronicswill drain the battery.Possible cause:Alternator or alternator drive beltdefective


Rear light bulb defectiveThe "General" warning lightshows yellow.

LAMPR ! appears on the dis-play.

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Possible cause:Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.

The LED rear light must bereplaced. Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Front light bulb defectiveLAMPF ! appears on the dis-play.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, side-light or turn-indic-ator bulb defective.

Replacing low-beam/high-beamheadlight bulb ( 123).

Replacing parking-light bulb( 125).Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 126).

Bulbs defectiveThe "General" warning lightshows yellow.

LAMPS ! appears on the dis-play.



Possible cause:A combination of the bulb de-fects described above has oc-curred.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Warnings issued by theon-board computerMode of presentation


Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputer appear as one of thesymbols 1.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Appears on the dis-play

Engine-oil level too low ( 31)

Check Oil ap-pears on the dis-play


Ice warning ( 31)

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Engine-oil level too lowThe oil-level symbol ap-pears on the display.

Check Oil appears on thedisplay.Possible cause:The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessively lowoil level. The next time you stopfor fuel:

Checking engine oil level( 107).

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 108).

If the oil level is correct:Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Ice warningThe ice-crystal symbol ap-pears on the display.

Possible cause:The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.Always take extra care whentemperatures are low; rememberthat the danger of black ice form-ing is particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

ABS warningsMode of presentation

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

ABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light 1.The way in which the ABS warn-ing light indicates status can dif-fer in some countries.

Possible national variant.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad Integral ABSstart on page ( 90), and youwill find an overview listing thepossible warnings on the nextpage.

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 33)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 33)

Lights up ABS fault ( 33)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted

The ABS warning lightflashes.

Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS deactivatedThe ABS warning lightcomes on.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.


Activating ABS function( 59).

ABS faultThe ABS warning lightcomes on.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.

You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 91).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC warningsMode of presentation

with Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

ASC warnings are indicated byASC symbol 2 or off-road ASCsymbol 3 in combination with'General' warning light 1.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad ASC start onpage ( 92), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Quick-flashes yel-low


ASC intervention ( 35)

Quick-flashes yel-low


Off-road ASC intervention ( 35)

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 35)

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis in off-road mode notcompleted ( 35)


ASC deactivated ( 35)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

ASC fault ( 36)

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ASC interventionThe "General" warning lightquick-flashes yellow.

The ASC symbol appearson the display.

The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The warning light flashesfor longer than ASC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situationhas been dealt with.

Off-road ASC interventionThe "General" warning lightquick-flashes yellow.

The off-road ASC symbolappears on the display.

The off-road ASC has detecteda degree of instability at the rearwheel and has intervened to re-duce torque. The warning light

flashes for longer than ASC in-tervention lasts. This affords therider visual feedback on controlintervention even after the criticalsituation has been dealt with.

Self-diagnosis notcompleted

The ASC symbol slow-flashes.

Possible cause:The ASC function is not avail-able, because self-diagnosis didnot complete. The motorcyclehas to move forward at a speedof at least 5 km/h for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. The ASCwarning light must go out with-in a few metres.

If the ASC warning light contin-ues to flash:

Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Self-diagnosis in off-roadmode not completed

The off-road ASC symbolslow-flashes.

Possible cause:The ASC function is not avail-able, because self-diagnosis didnot complete. The motorcyclehas to move forward at a speedof at least 5 km/h for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. The ASCwarning light must go out with-in a few metres.

If the ASC warning light contin-ues to flash:


ASC deactivatedThe ASC symbol appearson the display.

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Possible cause:The rider has switched off theASC system.


Activating ASC function( 61).

ASC faultThe "General" warning lightshows yellow.


Possible cause:The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC functionand the off-road ASC functionare not available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 93).


RDC warningsMode of presentation


The tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C ( 95).

Warning symbol 2 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading in the displayflashes.If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerancerange, 'General' warning light 1shows yellow. If the tyre pres-sure registered by the sensor isoutside the permissible tolerancerange, the general warning light 1flashes red.The tyre pressures for frontwheel 3 and rear wheel 4are shown. The graphic hereindicates that the reading for thefront wheel is flashing, which

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means that pressure in the fronttyre has reached a critical value.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad RDC start onpage ( 94), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Lights up yellow Tyre symbol ap-pears on the dis-play.

Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 39)

The critical tyrepressure flashes.

Flashes red Tyre symbol ap-pears on the dis-play.

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 39)

The critical tyrepressure flashes.

"--" or "-- --"is displayed.

Signal transmission disrupted ( 40)

Lights up yellow Tyre symbol ap-pears on the dis-play.

Sensor defective or system error( 40)

"--" or "-- --"is displayed.

Lights up yellow RDC! appears onthe display

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 41)

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Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance


The tyre symbol appearson the display.

The critical tyre pressure flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.

Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

The "General" warning lightflashes red.


The critical tyre pressure flashes.Possible cause:Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damage andto ascertain whether the mo-torcycle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.

If the motorcycle can be riddenwith the tyre in its present condi-tion:

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics.If tyre pressure is incorrect it isessential to adapt your style ofriding accordingly.

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:

Do not continue your journey.Notify the breakdown service.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Signal transmissiondisrupted"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed abovethis threshold for the first time( 94).

Increase speed above thisthreshold and observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompanythe symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interferingwith the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.

Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-sume that a permanent faulthas not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Sensor defective orsystem error



"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.

Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed.

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:A system error has occurred.

Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak


RDC! appears on the display.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause:The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre pressurecontrol system can remain opera-tional.


Anti-theft alarmwarningsMode of presentation

with anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE

Anti-theft alarm warnings appearas plain-text warnings 2 in com-bination with the 'General' warn-ing light 1 showing after the Pre-Ride Check and relate to the ca-pacity of the internal battery thatsupplies power to the anti-theftalarm.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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DWALO ! appearson the display

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 43)

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears onthe display

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 43)

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Anti-theft alarm batteryweakDWALO ! appears on the dis-play.



Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capa-city. There is no assurance ofhow long the anti-theft alarm canremain operational if the motor-cycle's battery is disconnected.


Anti-theft alarm batteryflat


DWA ! appears on the display.



Possible cause:The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm willbe operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.


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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 46

Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 47

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 49

On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 54

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Operating grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . 59

Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 60

Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 47).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with aluminium case OA

with aluminium topcaseOA

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Side lights and all function cir-cuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 79)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 80)with Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 80)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered accessor-ies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.The battery can be rechargedvia the socket.

Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of

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bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.

Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.

Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliserEWSThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering aerial in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the engine controlunit has recognised the key as"authorised" for your motorcycle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-

nition key used to start the en-gine could "irritate" the electron-ics, in which case the enablingsignal for starting is not issued.

The EWS warning appears in themultifunction display.Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.

If you mislay a key you can havethe key in question barred byyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In order to have a keybarred you must bring along allthe other keys belonging to themotorcycle.The engine cannot be started bya barred key, but a key that hasbeen barred can subsequently bereactivated.You can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated securitysystem, so the dealer is under anobligation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys.

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ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.without on-board computerOE

without tyre pressure monitor-ing (RDC)OE

Repeatedly press button 1 orbutton 2 until the odometer

reading appears on thedisplay.


orwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Repeatedly press button 2 un-til the clock appears on thedisplay.

Press and hold down the but-ton until the hours number 3flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Press and hold down the but-ton until the minutes number 4flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the minutes number iscorrect.Hold down the button until theminutes number stops flashing.This completes the process.

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Odometer andtripmetersSelect the readings

Switch on the ignition.without on-board computerOE


Press button 1 or button 2.



Press button 1.

Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the value you want ap-pears in panel 3.

The following values can be dis-played:

Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)without on-board computerOE

Residual range (once fuel level isdown to reserve)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

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without on-board computerOE


Press and hold down button 1or button 2 until the tripmeterreading is reset.



Press and hold down button 1until the tripmeter reading isreset.

Residual rangewithout on-board computerOE

The residual-range readout 1 in-dicates how far you can ride withthe fuel remaining in the tank.This reading is not displayed untilfuel level has dropped to reserve.This distance is calculated on thebasis of fuel level and averageconsumption.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor can-not register the new level theresidual-range readout cannot beupdated.

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The calculated range is anapproximate value. Con-

sequently, BMW Motorrad re-commends that you should nottry to use the full residual rangebefore refuelling.

On-board computerwith on-board computerOE

Select the readingsSwitch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the valueyou want.

The following values can be dis-played in panel 2:

Clock (CLOCK)Ambient temperature (TEMP)Average speed (ØSPEED)Average fuel consumption(ØFUEL)Range (RANGE)Oil-level reminder (OIL)with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Tyre pressures (RDC P)

Ambient temperature

When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify ambient-temperaturereading 1. If the effect of the en-gine's heat becomes excessive,-- temporarily appears on thedisplay.

If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C this

warning appears, drawingyour attention to the risk ofblack ice forming. The displayautomatically switches from anyother mode to the temperaturereading when the temperature

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drops below this threshold forthe first time.

Average speed

Average speed 1 is calculatedon the basis of the time elapsedsince the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.

Resetting average speedSwitch on the ignition.Select average speed.

Press and hold down button 1until the average-speed readingis reset.

Average consumption

Average consumption 1 is cal-culated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset bythe corresponding amount of fuelused.

Resetting averageconsumption

Switch on the ignition.Select average consumption.

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Press and hold down button 1until the average-consumptionreading is reset.

Range

The description of the residual-range function ( 50) also cov-ers range readout 1. You canalso view the range before thefuel level drops to reserve.A special average-consumptionfigure is used to calculate range;this figure is not necessarily thesame as the value you can callup for viewing on the display.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated only

when the motorcycle is on themove.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you should nottry to use the full range beforerefuelling.

Oil level

Oil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when the motorcycle isat a standstill.

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The preconditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:

Engine at operating temperat-ure.Engine idling for at least tenseconds.Side stand retracted.Make sure the motorcycle isupright.

The readings mean:OK: Oil level is correct.CHECK: Check the oil level thenext time you stop for fuel.---: Oil level cannot be meas-ured (conditions as stated abovenot satisfied).

If you call up another read-ing on the on-board com-

puter, this symbol remains visibleuntil the sensor again registers acorrect oil level.

The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for five secondswhen you next switch on the ig-nition.

The oil-level sensor mightbe defective if the "Check

oil level" message appears eventhough the oil level in the oilsight glass is correct. In thiscase, consult your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC


Viewing tyre-pressurereadings

Switch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 un-til the tyre-pressure readingsappear on the display.

Tyre-pressure readings 2 arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The front tyrepressure is on the left; the read-

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ing on the right is the rear tyrepressure. -- -- appears dir-ectly after the ignition is switchedon, because the sensors do nottransmit tyre pressures until thefirst time the motorcycle acceler-ates to more than 30 km/h.

LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.

When the engine is notrunning you can switch on

the lights by switching on the ig-nition and either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or operatingthe headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Press top section of switch 1to switch on the high-beamheadlight.Press bottom section ofswitch 1 to operate theheadlight flasher.

Parking lightSwitch off the ignition.

Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 andhold it in this position until theparking lights come on.Switch the ignition on and offagain to switch off the parkinglights.

Auxiliary headlightswith auxiliary headlightsOE

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Press left section of switch 1to switch on the auxiliary head-lights.Press right section of switch 1to switch off the auxiliary head-lights.

The LED auxiliary head-lights available as optional

accessories have an overheatcutout. The headlights automat-ically reduce their brightness if acertain temperature is reached;under extreme circumstances theheadlights can even switch them-selves off. The headlights return

to full brightness once they havecooled down sufficiently.

Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators


The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.

Press button 1 to switch onthe left flashing turn indicator.

Press button 2 to switch onthe right flashing turn indicator.Press button 3 to switch offthe flashing turn indicators.

Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers


The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

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If you press a turn-indicat-or button with the ignition

switched on, the turn-indicatorfunction is activated instead ofthe hazard warning flashers, andremains active until you releasethe button. The hazard warningflashers recommence flashing assoon as the button is released.

Press buttons 1 and 2 at thesame time to switch on thehazard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.

Press button 3 to switch offthe hazard warning flashers.

Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.

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a Normal operating position(run)

b Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Operating grip heatingwith heated handlebar grips OE

Start the engine.

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge level

is low, grip heating is switchedoff to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.

Set switch 1 to the desiredheating stage.

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageone as soon as the grips arewarm. Grip heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.

2 No dot visible: heating off.3 one dot visible: 50% heatoutput.4 three dots visible: 100%heat output.

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BMW Motorrad IntegralABS


Deactivating ABS functionBring the motorcycle to a stopor, if the motorcycle is at astandstill, switch on the igni-tion.

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

The ABS warning lightcomes on.


Initially, the ASC symbolchanges status. Press and holddown button 1 until the ABSwarning light responds. Underthese circumstances there isno change in the ASC setting.Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains ON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated, but the integral functionremains active.

Response with ABSdeactivatedIf you deactivate the ABS, thefunction is initially disabled forthe front wheel only. If you sub-sequently apply the brakes bypulling only the handbrake lever,

the Integral function ensures thatthe rear wheel is also braked andABS control remains active forthe rear wheel. ABS control forthe rear wheel is not deactivateduntil you depress the footbrakelever.

Activating ABS function

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

The ABS warning lightgoes out; if self-diagnosis

has not completed it starts flash-ing.

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Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABS

light comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.

Automatic StabilityControl ASC


OperationThe BMW Motorrad ASC sys-tem can be deactivated and ac-tivated and switched to an off-road mode ( 93) for riding on

pebbly or gravely surfaces and onloose sand.

ASC is active when the ASCsymbol does not show.

This symbol appears on thedisplay to indicate that ASC

is active in off-road mode.

This symbol appears on thedisplay to indicate that ASC

has been deactivated.

Sequence of operations:Switch from ASC to off-roadASCDeactivate ASCActivate ASC

Switching anddeactivating ASC function


You have the option of de-activating the ASC function

while the motorcycle is on themove.

To switch to offroad ASC,press and hold down button 1until the ASC symbol changesstatus.

The off-road ASC symbolappears on the display; if

self-diagnosis has not completedthe off-road ASC symbol flashes.


The off-road ASC symbolremains visible or continues

to flash.

The off-road ASC function isactivated.

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To switch off ASC, press andhold down button 1 until theASC symbol changes status.



The ASC symbol continuesto show.

The ASC function is deactiv-ated.

Activating ASC function

Press and hold down button 1until the ASC symbol changesstatus.

The ASC symbol no longershows; if ASC self-diagnos-

is has not completed the ASCsymbol flashes.


The ASC symbol still doesnot show or continues to

flash.

The ASC function is activated.

You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

An ASC fault has occurredif the ASC warning light

shows when the motorcycleaccelerates to a speed in ex-cess of 5 km/h after the ignitionwas switched off and then onagain.

Seat heightAdjusting seat height

Remove the front seat ( 72).Turn the front seat upsidedown.

Remove seat rods 1 and 2from holders 3.

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The front seat can workloose and wobble if the two

seat rods are not in the sameposition.Always be sure to install bothseat rods in the same position.

Re-insert the seat rods in thedesired position.Position 4: seat in high posi-tionPosition 5: seat in low positionInstall the front seat ( 73).

WindscreenAdjusting windscreen

Slacken clamping screws 1 onleft and right.Pivot the windscreen forwardor back to the desired position.Make sure that the windscreensettings are the same on leftand right.Tighten the clamping screwson left and right.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the span

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between the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the clutchlever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the

clutch lever forward.

BrakesAdjust the handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust thehandbrake lever while rid-

ing the motorcycle can lead toaccidents.Do not attempt to adjust the

handbrake lever unless the mo-torcycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the brakelever and the handlebar grip.

The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the

handbrake lever forward.

Adjust the footbrake leverMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Push footplate 1 of the footrestforward to disengage.

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Push the footplate up until itlocks for riding seated.

Push the footplate down until itlocks for riding upright.

Shift mechanismAdjusting shift lever

Slacken screw 1.Turn peg 2 to the desired pos-ition.

You might experience dif-ficulties with gearshifts if

the peg is set either too high ortoo low. Check the setting of thepeg if you experience gearshiftdifficulties.

Tighten screw 1 to the spe-cified tightening torque.

Peg to gearshift lever

8 Nm

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

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Adjusting mirror arm

Push protective cap 1 up overthe threaded fastener on themirror arm.Slacken nut 2.Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.

Mirror to adapter

22 Nm

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

HandlebarsAdjusting handlebarsYou can turn the handlebarclamping blocks 180° to increaseor decrease handlebar reach.

Short-reach position, handlebarstoward rider.

Long-reach position, handlebarsaway from rider.

If you want to have the handle-bars adjusted consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the front suspension tosuit the terrain. Increase springpreload for riding in rough terrainand reduce if the terrain is level.

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It is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel

Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn springretainer 1 in direction a.If you want to increase springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn thespring retainer in direction b.

Spring preload at frontwheel

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Spring preload at setting 2(On-road riding)

Spring preload at frontwheel

Spring preload at setting 3(For riding on gravel tracksand similar and with load)

Spring preload at setting 5(For riding off-road)

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel


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Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.

Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust springpreload unless the motorcycle isat a standstill.

If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the LOWarrow.

If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the HIGHarrow.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA) OE

Turn the knob as far as itwill go in the LOW direction,then preload the spring by10 clicks. (Full load of fuel,with rider 85 kg)

You can ascertain the currentsetting by counting the num-ber of slots that are visible(five when the adjuster is atthe LOW stop).

DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.

An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.

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An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping forrear wheel


There is a risk of injuryby burns if you adjust the

damping characteristic while thesilencer is hot.Use a screwdriver extension andwear protective gloves.

Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1.

If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theS arrow.If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theH arrow.

Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the direc-tion indicated by the H arrowand then turn it back oneand a half turns in the direc-tion indicated by the S arrow(Full load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA

with Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA)OE

Possible adjustmentsElectronic Suspension Adjust-ment ESA provides a convenientway of adapting the motorcycleto the load it carries and the sur-

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face over which you intend riding.You can adapt the suspensionsettings for on-road or off-roadriding.Three spring-preload stages canbe combined with any of threedamper settings for road riding,while two spring-preload stagescan be paired with any of threedamper settings for off-roading.The detailed description of theESA Electronic Suspension Ad-justment system starts on page( 95).

Calling up settingsSwitch on the ignition.

Press button 1 to view the cur-rent setting.

The damping characteristic isshown in panel 1 of the multi-function display, and spring pre-load in panel 2.

The setting shows briefly, thendisappears automatically.

Adjust the suspensiondamping


You can adjust the damp-ing characteristic while the

motorcycle is on the move.

Press button 1 to view the cur-rent setting.Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe setting you want to useappears on the display.

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If a road-riding mode has beenselected the following can bedisplayed:

COMF: comfort modeNORM: normal modeSPORT: sport mode

If an off-roading stage for off-road riding has been selected thefollowing can be displayed:

SOFT: Soft damping charac-teristicNORM: normal modeHARD: Hard damping charac-teristicThe setting shown on the dis-play is automatically acceptedas the damping characterist-ic if you allow a certain lengthof time to pass without press-ing button 1. The ESA settingthen automatically disappearsfrom the display.

Adjust spring preloadStart the engine.

You cannot adjust springpreload while the motor-

cycle is on the move.

Wait until adjustment com-pletes (reading stops flashing)before pulling away.If the temperature is very low,take the weight off the motor-cycle before increasing springpreload; if applicable, have yourpassenger dismount.

Press button 1 to view the cur-rent setting.

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe setting you want to useappears on the display.

The following can be displayed:

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

The possible settings for off-roadriding then appear on the display.The riding modes you can selectalso change accordingly.

Predominantly smooth ter-rain

Uneven terrain

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acteristic if you allow a certainlength of time to pass withoutpressing button 1. The read-ing flashes while spring preloadadjustment is in progress. TheESA setting then automaticallydisappears from the display.

TyresChecking tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyrevalves installed perpen-

dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a sudden loss oftyre pressure, fit a valve cap withrubber sealing ring to the rear

tyre and make sure that the capis screwed on firmly.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.5 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.9 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

HeadlightAdjustment for driving onright/driving on leftIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Underthese circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

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Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.

Headlight beam-throwadjustment

1 Headlight beam-throw ad-justment

Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice if the motorcycle isvery heavily loaded. Moving thepivot lever adjusts headlight

beam throw so as not to dazzleoncoming traffic.

a Neutral positionb Position for heavy load

Front and rear seatsRemove the rear seat


Turn the key clockwise in seatlock 1 and hold it in this pos-ition while pressing down thefront part of rear seat 2.Lift the rear seat at the frontand release the key.Remove the rear seat andplace it, upholstered side down,on a clean surface.

Remove the front seatRemove the rear seat ( 72).

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Turn the key counter-clock-wise in seat lock 1 and holdit in this position while press-ing down the rear part of frontseat 3.Lift the front seat at the rearand release the key.Remove the front seat andplace it, upholstered side down,on a clean surface.

Install the front seat

Position the front seat withmounts 4 in holders 5 on leftand right and lay it down lightlyon the motorcycle.Applying pressure to the rearof the seat, push the front seatslightly forward and then pressthe seat firmly down.The front seat engages with anaudible click.Install the rear seat ( 73).

Install the rear seatInstall the front seat ( 73).

Engage rear seat 2 in mount 6.Push down firmly on the rearseat, applying pressure to thefront of the seat.The rear seat engages with anaudible click.

Helmet holderSecuring helmet tomotorcycle

Remove the front seat ( 72).

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The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out of theway when you hook the helmetinto position.

Attach the helmet to helmetholder 1 by means of the chinstrap.Install the front seat ( 73).

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Secure the motorcycle for transport-ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:

HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season ofthe year. Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer will be glad toadvise you on the correct cloth-ing for every purpose.

Loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.with aluminium case OA

Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the cases and thespeed limit for riding with caseson the motorcycle.

Payload of aluminiumcases

see label in case

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with alu-

minium cases fitted to the mo-torcycle

see label in case


Note the maximum permiss-ible payload of the topcase andthe speed limit for riding with atopcase on the motorcycle.

Payload of aluminiumtopcase

see label in topcase

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with alu-

minium topcase fitted to themotorcycle

see label in topcase

with tank rucksackOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksackand the speed limit for ridingwith a tank rucksack on themotorcycle.

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Payload of tank rucksack

}5 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the

tank rucksack fitted to the mo-torcycle

}130 km/h

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:

Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.

Maximum speed withmassive-bar tyres

The motorcycle's topspeed might be higher than

the maximum speed permittedfor the tyres. Excessive speedscan damage the tyres and thiscould cause accidents.Comply with the tyre-specificspeed restrictions.

Always bear the maximum per-missible top speed of the tyresin mind when riding a motorcyclefitted with massive-bar tyres.Affix a label stating the maximumpermissible speed in the rider'sfield of vision.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can even

cause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry.Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

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Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of overheating

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.

Tampering

Tampering with motor-cycle settings (e.g. elec-

tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can causedamages to the components inquestion and lead to failure ofsafety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.Do not tamper with the motor-

cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelDamping-characteristic settingand spring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it withthe gearbox in neutral and thenengage a gear before retractingthe side stand.

GearboxYou can start the engine whenthe gearbox is in neutral or if youpull the clutch with a gear en-gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-til after you have switched on theignition, as otherwise the enginewill refuse to start.

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Starting engine

Kill switch in run position a.Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 79)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 80)with Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 80)

Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it

necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

The engine starts.

Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 144)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check. Thetest is aborted if you start theengine before it completes.

Phase 1The "General" warning lightshows red.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

Phase 2The "General" warning lightshows yellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

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If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

al' warning light cannot be dis-played.Check that the 'General' warninglight comes on, and that it showsred and yellow.


ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensure itsoperability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-torcycle has to move forward a

few metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.


Phase 2Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.


ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that neither the ABS

function nor the integral brak-ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC self-diagnosiswith Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

BMW Motorrad ASC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.


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Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move.The motorcycle must reach aspeed of at least 5 km/h in or-der for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.


ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC symbol no longershows.

If an indicator showing an ASCfault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Running inThe first 1000 km

While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid riding at constantengine rpm for prolonged peri-ods.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads.Comply with the rpm limits forrunning in.

Running-in speeds

<5500 min-1 (Odometerreading 0...200 km)


Running-in speeds


maximum engine rpm forshort bursts (Odometerreading 600...900 km)

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads have to beddown before they can achievetheir optimum friction levels. Youcan compensate for this initial re-duction in braking efficiency byexerting greater pressure on thelevers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

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TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

is a risk of accidents at extremeangles of heel.Avoid extreme angles of heel.

Off-roadingFor off-roading


It is advisable to either removethe topcase or fit the backrestcushion available as an optionalaccessory from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer if you in-tend off-roading.

After off-roadingBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the following after ridingthe motorcycle off-road:

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the

motorcycle's handling character-istics on surfaced roads and canlead to accidents.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

Brakes

When riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the

brakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brakepads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brakepads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

Spring preload and shock-absorber settings

The off-road settings forspring preload and shock

absorber damping characteristicwill impair the motorcycle's hand-ling characteristics on surfacedroads.If you have been off-roading, re-member to correct spring preloadand shock-absorber dampingcharacteristics before you returnto surfaced roads.

RimsBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageafter off-roading.

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Air filter element

Engine damage due toclogged air filter element.

If you ride in dusty terrain checkthe air filter element for cloggingat shorter intervals; clan or re-place as necessary.

Operation in very dusty condi-tions (desert, steppes, or the like)necessitates the use of air filterelements specially designed forconditions of this nature.

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the more

braking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. Thismakes the best possible use ofthe dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequentlybraking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with therider's full force exerted on thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit thefull braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.


BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre-vents the front wheel from lock-ing up.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet and dirty brakesWetness and dirt on the brakediscs and the brake pads dimin-ish braking efficiency.Delayed braking action or poorbraking efficiency must be

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reckoned with in the followingsituations:

Riding in the rain or throughpuddles of water.After the motorcycle has beenwashed.Riding on salted or grittedroads.After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.

Wetness and dirt result inpoor braking efficiency.

Apply the brakes lightly whileriding to remove wetness anddirt, or dismount and clean thebrakes.Think ahead and brake in goodtime until full braking efficiency isrestored.

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Extend the side stand andprop the motorcycle on thestand.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.

If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.

On a gradient, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

Centre standSwitch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

stand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre standextended.

Extend the centre stand andlift the motorcycle onto thestand.

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RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the

fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Open the protective cap.

Use the ignition key to unlockthe fuel filler cap and pop thecap open.

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its way

onto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. If thesensor cannot register the newlevel neither the fuel-level read-ing nor the range readout can beupdated.

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Recommended fuelgrade

Premium plus unleaded98 ROZ/RON91 AKI

alternative fuel grade

Premium unleaded (slightpower- and consumption-related restrictions)95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON91) OE

Regular unleaded (power-and consumption-relatedrestrictions)91 ROZ/RON87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 33 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

Secure the motorcyclefor transportation

Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.

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Risk of damaging compon-ents.

Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.

At the front, secure the strapsto the handlebars on bothsides.Pass the straps through theleading link and tighten thestraps.

At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 94

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABS


Partially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle with ABS actively in-tervening, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS adapts braking-forcedistribution between front andrear brakes to suit the load onthe motorcycle.

The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficult

to spin the rear wheel by openingthe throttle with the front brakeapplied to keep the motorcycle

stationary (burn-out). Attemptedburn-outs can result in damageto the rear brake and the clutch.Do not attempt burn-outs.

How does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of fric-tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-face. The lower the coefficientof friction, the longer the brakingdistance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maxim-um transferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fallis imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to the

maximum transferrable brakingforce, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop tozero. If the brakes are appliedunder these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact with theroad surface. At this instant theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSmust assume an extremely lowcoefficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotate un-der all imaginable circumstances,

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because this is the preconditionfor ensuring directional stability.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjusts brak-ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.

What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to reducebraking force on account of thecircumstances described above,vibration is perceptible throughthe handbrake lever.When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is alsobuilt up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If thebrake pedal is depressed afterthe handbrake lever is pulled,the brake pressure built upbeforehand is perceptible ascounter-pressure sooner than is

the case when the brake pedal isdepressed either before or at thesame time as the brake lever ispulled.

Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, under cer-tain circumstances it is possiblethat the BMW Motorrad Integ-ral ABS will be unable to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clearof the ground. If this happensthe outcome can be a highsidingsituation in which the motorcyclecan flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

ground.When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear ofthe ground.

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, the BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS ensures directionalstability on any surface. The sys-tem is not optimised for specialrequirements that apply underextreme competitive situationsoff-road or on the track.

Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ABSfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ABS fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,

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exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingon a loose or slippery surface.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad Integral ABS is alwaysmaintained in optimum condition,it is essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradIntegral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.

Electronic enginemanagement with BMWMotorrad ASC


How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the speed of rotation of thefront wheel and the rear wheel.The differential is used to com-pute slip as a measure of thereserves of stability available atthe rear wheel. If slip exceeds acertain limit the electronic enginemanagement system intervenes,adapting engine torque accord-ingly.

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider 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 onthe motorcycle), especially whenstyle of riding takes rider and ma-chine close to the limits imposedby physics.The off-road mode can be activ-ated for off-roading. This modedelays ASC intervention slightlyin order to permit controlled drift-ing.The system is not optimised forspecial requirements that applyunder extreme competitive situ-ations off-road or on the track.You have the option of deactiv-ating the BMW Motorrad ASCsystem for these circumstances.

Even ASC is constrained bythe laws of physics. Invari-

ably, the rider bears responsibil-ity for assessing road and trafficconditions and adopting his orher style of riding accordingly.Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

Special situationsIn accordance with the laws ofphysics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more asthe angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-ceptible lag in acceleration out ofvery tight bends.

The speeds of the front andrear wheels are compared asone means of detecting the rearwheel's incipient tendency tospin or slip sideways. If the sys-tem registers implausible valuesfor a lengthy period the ASC

function is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ASC fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.The BMW Motorrad ASC canshut down automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie) and ASC de-activated.Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.

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Accelerating the motorcycle toa speed in excess of 10 km/hafter switching the ignition offand then on again reactivates theASC.

Slip can be increased byvery-heavy-duty massive-bartyres, with the result that ASCintervention occurs beforeoptimum forward accelerationis achieved. Under thesecircumstances, BMW MotorradASC should be deactivated.

If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the ground.Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommendsrolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay.

When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttletwistgrip fully closed withoutpulling the clutch at the sametime. Engine braking torque cancause the rear wheel to lock, witha corresponding loss of stability.The BMW Motorrad ASC is un-able to control a situation of thisnature.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC


FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcycle

has accelerated to above approx-imately 30 km/h for the first time.The display shows -- for eachtyre until the tyre-pressure signalis received for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmit themeasured-value signals for ap-proximately 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated onthe motorcycle. An error mes-sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.

Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three tyre-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:

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Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

A warning is also issued if tyrepressure drops sharply but stayswithin the permitted tolerance.

TemperaturecompensationTyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperaturedepends on ambient temperat-ure, on the style of riding and theduration of the ride.The tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyretemperature for these readings

is always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas have gauges that do notcompensate for temperature; thereading shown by a gauge ofthis nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. Inmost instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally withthe pressures shown by themultifunction display.

Pressure adaptationCompare the RDC readingson the multifunction displaywith the value in the table onthe inside cover of the Rider'sManual. Then use the air line tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.

Example: According to the Rider-'s Manual, tyre pressure shouldbe 2.5 bar, but the reading in themultifunction display is 2.3 bar,so pressure is low by 0.2 bar.The gauge on the air line shows2.4 bar. You must now increasetyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif-ference between the value in thetable and the RDC reading; whenthe air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA

with Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA)OE

Adjuster, spring preloadIn order to ensure rapid adjust-ment at ambient temperaturesbelow 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re-commends adjusting the sus-pension to the setting for two-upriding and allowing adjustment to

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complete before your passengermounts the motorcycle.The ESA indicator continuesto flash until adjustment com-pletes. Do not attempt to movethe motorcycle until adjustmenthas completed.

Off-road settingsThe Enduro ESA developed spe-cially for the R 1200 GS incor-porates the road-riding modesfrom other BMW models, plusspecial off-roading modes en-abled by electro-hydraulic basicspring adjustment of the frontspring strut. This convenient sys-tem of adjusting the suspensionto suit very widely differing sur-faces enhances the motorcycle'stouring and off-roading capabilit-ies.

In this mode, the springpreload of the front spring

strut is increased to about 50 %.The rear spring base setting ad-

justs to the same position. Thissetting is suitable for off-roadingin terrain in which large bumps orholes in the ground are unlikelyto be encountered.

This setting brings springpreload of both front and

rear spring struts up to maxim-um. It can be used, for example,in terrain where the likelihood ofhaving to negotiate bumps andholes in the ground necessit-ates maximum protection againstthe suspension bottoming out.Ground clearance in this mode ismore than in the "one-up" road-riding mode.

Not every ESA setting is suitablefor every surface. Try out thevarious combinations of springpreload and damping until youfind the settings that are bestsuited to your style of riding andthe surface.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 115).

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.

Power socketsNotes on use of power sockets:

automatic shutdownPower sockets are shut downautomatically under the followingcircumstances:

If battery charge state is toolow to maintain the motor-cycle's start capabilityIf maximum load capability asstated in the technical data isexceededWhen the engine is beingcranked on the starter

with extra socketOA

If more than one socket is used,total current must not exceed themaximum load capability.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessory

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remains operational if the igni-tion is subsequently switched off.The power sockets are switchedoff approximately 15 after the ig-nition is switched off, in order toprevent overloading of the on-board electrics.

Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way thatthey:

Do not impede the riderDo not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handlingCannot be trapped

Casewith aluminium case OA

Aluminium rubbingsIt is advisable to stow sensit-ive items of luggage in a bag,in order to prevent them frombecoming marked by rubbing

against the aluminium. BMWMotorrad offers a "watertightbag" as an optional accessoryfor use with aluminium cases andthe aluminium topcase. You canobtain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Set of carry handlesYour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can supply a "set ofcarry handles" as an optional ac-cessory to make the cases andtopcase easier to carry.These optional accessories alsomake good lashing points foritems of luggage and the "wa-tertight bag" optional accessoryon cases and topcase.

Opening cases

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.

You can open the lid of thecase at either catch.

Push lock housing 2 up to dis-engage latch toggle 3.Pull latch toggle 3 to the sideand open the lid.

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Closing cases

Close the case lid.Hold latch toggle 3 in positionon the lid.Push lock housing 2 down,making sure that the latchtoggle grips firmly in the lid.To secure the lock, turn thekey clockwise and remove.

Removing case lidOpening cases ( 99).

Disengage retainer 1.Close the case lid.Open the second catch of thecase lid.Remove the case lid.

Installing case lidPlace the case lid on the case.Close one latch of the case lid.Using the locked side as ahinge, open the case lid.

Engage retainer 1.Close the case lid.Close the second latch of thecase lid.

Remove the cases

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.

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Push lock housing 2 to oneside to disengage latchtoggle 3.Pull latch toggle 3 to the side,while holding the case in posi-tion.

The left case and the casecarrier can become hot on

long rides.Allow the case and the case car-rier to cool down before remov-ing the case.

Pull the case forward as far asit will go and then to the sideto remove.

Installing cases

Set the case on the case car-rier and push it to the rear insuch a way that mounts oncase carrier 5 and on case 4engage each other.

Seat latch toggle 3 on the casecarrier, while holding the casein position.Push lock housing 2 to theside, making sure that the latchtoggle grips firmly on the carri-er.Turn the key clockwise andremove.

Topcasewith aluminium topcaseOA

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Topcase and off-roadingIt is advisable to either removethe topcase or fit the backrestcushion available as an optionalaccessory if you intend off-road-ing.

Opening topcase

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.Push lock housing 2 up to dis-engage latch toggle 3.Pull latch toggle 3 back andopen the lid.

Closing topcase

Close the topcase lid.Hold latch toggle 2 in positionon the lid.Push lock housing 3 down,making sure that the latchtoggle grips firmly in the lid.To secure the lock, turn thekey clockwise and remove.

Removing topcase

Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.Push lock housing 2 down toengage latch toggle 3.Pull latch toggle 3 down.Pull the topcase to the rear andthen lift it up to remove.

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Installing topcase

Set the topcase on the top-case rack and push it forwardin such a way that mounts ontopcase rack 5 and on top-case 4 engage each other.

Hold latch toggle 3 in positionon the topcase carrier.Push lock housing 2 up, mak-ing sure that the latch togglegrips firmly on the carrier.To secure the lock, turn thekey clockwise and remove.

Adjustable topcase mountThe topcase mount can be in-stalled on the luggage carrier orinstead of the rear seat.

The luggage carrier has two setsof holes, one above the other, atlocations 1. The topcase mountcan be tilted forward or back byusing holes at different heightsfront and back. This enables thetopcase to be used as a backrestin combination with the topcasecushion available as an optionalaccessory.

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Repositioning topcasemount

Remove screws 2 on left andright.Remove the rear seat ( 72).

Install the topcase mounts atthe desired angle in holes 1.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult a spe-cialist workshop, preferably yourauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.

ToolkitStandard toolkit

1 Torx wrenches T15, T25,T30

Removing body panels2 Reversible-blade screw-

driver with star-head andplain tips

Replacing turn indicat-or bulbs, front and rear( 126).

3 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 14

Adjust the mirror arm( 65).

4 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 8/10

Removing battery( 136).

5 Tool for oil capTop up the engine oil( 108).

Tools for adjustingsuspension settings

without Electronic SuspensionAdjustment (ESA) OE

1 Extension for hook wrench

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2 Hook wrenchAdjusting spring preloadfor front wheel ( 66).

3 Extension for screwdriverblade

Adjusting damping forrear wheel ( 68).

Tools service set

BMW Motorrad has assembleda tools service set that is idealfor carrying out extended servicework (e.g. removing and installingwheels) on this motorcycle. Youcan obtain the tools set from

your authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The

higher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no more thana short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means thatthe engine will be operated withthe incorrect quantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

Switch off the engine when it isat operating temperature.Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Wait five minutes for the oil todrain into the oil pan.

Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.

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Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 108).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Top up the engine oilMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.Use the tool from the toolkit toremove cap 1 from the engine-oil filler neck.

Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the samealso applies if the oil level is toohigh.

Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.

Engine oil, quantity fortopping up

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

Checking engine oil level( 107).Install the cap of the oil fillerneck.

Brake systemCheck operation of thebrakes

Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

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If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem undertaken by trained andqualified specialists.

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check the front brake padthickness


Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and frontsuspension toward brake cal-liper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,front

1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. Thewear indicators (grooves)must be clearly visible.)

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.

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In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthickness


Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from the lefttoward brake caliper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,rear

1.0 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate. Makesure that the brake disc isnot visible through the borein the inboard brake block.)

If the brake disc is visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.

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In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake-pad wearThe rear brake has a brake-padwear indicator.

Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2is between the brake pads.How to interpret the marks:

Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %Two rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 50 %One ring visible: brake-padthickness is at least 25 %No rings visible: brake padsworn to wear limit; check asdescribed above

Check the brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal, motorcycle up-right)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Replacing screen insert

Possible loss of stoppingpower at front brake.

The screen insert in the frontbrake-fluid reservoir always hasto be replaced on completion ofwork that affects the level of fluidin the front braking circuit (forexample replacing brake pads orchanging brake fluid). Consult aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Check the brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal, motorcycle up-right)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:


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ClutchChecking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:

Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking clutch fluid levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutch

fluid reservoir to rise.

Clutch-fluid level (visualinspection)

It is impermissible for theclutch fluid level to drop.(Motorcycle upright andhandlebars in straight-aheadposition)

If the clutch-fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

clutch system.Do not attempt to top up thesystem with fluids of any kind.


Rims and tyresCheck the tyre treaddepth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.

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Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

Checking rimsMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking spokesMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Draw the handle of a screw-driver or a similar instrumentacross the spokes and listento the notes of the individualspokes.

If the notes vary:Have the spokes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests and classifiesas roadworthy certain makes.BMW Motorrad cannot assessthe suitability or provide anyguarantee of road safety for othertyres.BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystemsWheel size is very important asa parameter for the suspension-control systems ABS and ASC.In particular, the diameter and thewidth of a motorcycle's wheels

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are programmed into the controlunit and are fundamental to allcalculations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very import-ant to consult a specialist work-shop beforehand, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. In some cases, the data pro-grammed into the control unitscan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.

RDC labelwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Incorrect tyre-removal pro-cedures can result in dam-

age to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer or spe-cialist workshop that the wheel isfitted with an RDC sensor.

If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, take

care not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

Remove the front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

Unclip the two retaining clips 1holding the ABS sensor cableto the brake line.

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Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove securing screws 2 ofthe left and right brake calipers.

Force the brake pads 3 slightlyapart by rocking brake cal-liper 4 back and forth againstbrake disc 5.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.


Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.

Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the front-wheel stand( 121).

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Release axle clamping screw 2.Remove quick-release axle 3,while supporting the wheel.Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 4from the front-wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.

Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Install spacing bushing 4 in thewheel hub.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.Note the direction-of-rotation ar-rows on the tyre or the wheelrim.

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the front forks.

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Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 3 and tight-en to specified torque.

Quick-release axle in axleholder

50 Nm

Tighten axle clamping screw 2to the specified torque.

Clamp screw of quick-release axle

19 Nm


Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.

Remove the front-wheel stand.

Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.

Install securing screws 2 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.

Brake caliper to slidertube

30 Nm

Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are

not correctly bedded against thediscs.Before riding off, always checkthat the brakes bite as soon as

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the brake lever is pulled or thebrake pedal depressed.

Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.


Clip on retaining clips 1 holdingthe sensor cable to the brakeline.Check that the sensor cable isheld securely at clip 3; if ne-cessary clip the cable into theclip.

The cable of the wheel-speed sensor could chafe

through if it comes into contactwith the brake disc.Make sure that the sensorcable is routed correctly.

Make sure that the sensorcable is routed as shownhere.

Remove the rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Engage first gear.

Parts of the exhaust systemcan be hot.

Do not touch hot parts of theexhaust system.

Remove studs 1 from the rearwheel, while supporting thewheel.Lower the rear wheel to theground and roll it out to therear.

Installing rear wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and ASC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.

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See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andASC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.

Install wheel studs 1 and tight-en to specified torque.

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

Tightening sequence: tight-en in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

Front-wheel standInstall the front-wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support motorcycles not fittedwith a centre stand or withoutother auxiliary stands. A motor-cycle resting only on the frontwheel stand and the rear wheelcan topple.Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another auxiliarystand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Use basic stand (0 402 241)with front-wheel adapter(0 402 242).

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Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem.Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raised

too far, the centre stand will liftclear of the ground and the mo-torcycle could topple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground.

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.

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BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective. If the brake or rear lightfails, the symbol is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning light,which lights up yellow.



The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".

Replacing low-beam/high-beam headlight bulb

The positions of the plug,the spring retainer and the

bulb might not be as illustratedbelow.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Remove high-beam headlightcover 1 or low-beam headlight

cover 2 by turning the covercounter-clockwise.

Disconnect plug 3.

Disengage spring clip 4 andswing it aside.Remove bulb 5.

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Replace the defective bulb.

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe bulbs when handling them.Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Bulbs for the low-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 5, making sure thattab 6 is correctly positioned.

The bulb might face in adirection other than that

shown here.

Engage spring clip 4 in thecatch.

Install plug 3.

Fit high-beam headlight cov-er 1 or low-beam headlightcover 2 by turning the coverclockwise. Make sure that thewording TOP is at the top.

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Replacing parking-lightbulb

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars all the wayto the right

Pull bulb carrier 1 out of theheadlight housing.

Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.




Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Install the bulb in the bulbsocket.

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Install bulb carrier 1 in theheadlight housing.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear


Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of the reflect-or housing at the threaded-fastener side.

Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwiseand remove it from the bulbhousing.




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Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE

LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE

LED / 12 V

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.

Install screw 1.

Replacing auxiliary-headlight bulbs

with auxiliary headlightsOE

The procedure describedbelow applies only to aux-

iliary headlights with halogenbulbs. The LED auxiliary head-lights can only be replaced ascomplete units.


Disconnect plug 1.Slacken screw 2.

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Pivot the headlight lens for-ward.

Remove four screws 3.Push bulb cover 4 down toremove.

Pull bulb housing 5 down untilit is clear of the holder.

Turn bulb 6 counter-clockwiseto remove.


Bulb for auxiliary head-light

H11 / 12 V / 55 W

with LED auxiliary head-lights OA

LED / 12 V

Insert bulb 6 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.

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Push bulb housing 5 up intothe holder from below.

Seat bulb cover 4 from below.Install four screws 3.Pivot the headlight lens back.

Tighten screw 2.Connect plug 1.Adjust the headlight so thatit does not dazzle oncomingtraffic.

Replacing fuses forauxiliary headlights


Pull off side cover 1.

Disconnect plug 2.

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To do so, squeeze retainingclips 3 together on left andright and disconnect the plug.

Replace fuse 4 for right head-light or fuse 5 for left headlight,as applicable.

Fuse for auxiliary head-light


orwith LED auxiliary head-lights OA

7.5 A

Connect plug 2.

Install side cover 1.

Air filterRemove the air filter

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the front seat ( 72).

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Remove long screw 1 andshort screws 2 and removethe cover.

Remove screw 3.Pull the side cover at 4 and 5to disengage it from the hold-ers.

Remove two screws 6 and pullthe fuel-tank cover out of hold-er 7.

Push out both retainers 1 bypressing at rear.Pull the intake air pipe out ofholder 2 and remove.

Pull out air filter 3 at the bot-tom.

Installing air filter

Insert air filter 3 into the air fil-ter housing at the top.

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Push the air filter into the airfilter housing at the bottom,making sure that the vanes arenot bent.

Position the air intake pipe onthe air filter housing and push itinto holder 2.Push retainers 1 into the hold-ers until they engage with anaudible click.

Cylinders not synchronised.Make sure the throttle-valve

cable is correctly routed.

Check that the throttle-valvecable is seated in guide 4 ofthe intake and that the throttlevalve is seated against thestop.

Seat the fuel-tank coverin holder 7 and install twoscrews 6.

Press the side cover at 4and 5 to engage it in theholders.Install screw 3.

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Hold the cover in position andinstall short screws 2 and longscrew 1.Install the front seat ( 73).

Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodile clips

of the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the front seat ( 72).When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.

Remove protective cap 1 fromthe battery's positive terminal.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery (positive onthis vehicle: position 2).Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negat-ive terminal of the donor bat-tery and the other end to thenegative terminal of the dis-charged battery (negative onthis vehicle: position 3).

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The spring-strut screw canbe used as an alternative to

the battery's negative terminal.

Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive termin-als.Remember to reinstall the pro-tective cap on the battery'spositive terminal.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the front seat ( 73).

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Charge the battery whenconnected

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.

Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can

be used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuit-able chargers could cause dam-age to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). Ifyou are in doubt, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. Theon-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-

board socket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electron-ics. If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

Charging battery whendisconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

in the course of a lengthy period

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of disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use

Removing batteryRemove the front seat ( 72).Remove the rider's manual, ifapplicable.

Remove screw 1 and removethe holder.

with anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE

If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm.

Switch off the ignition.

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative batterylead 1 first.Then remove the protectivecap and disconnect positivelead 2.Remove screw 3 of the batteryretainer.Disengage the retainer at thebottom and remove.

Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing batteryPlace the battery in the batterycompartment, positive termin-al on the right in the forwarddirection of travel.Engage the retainer at the bot-tom and push it over the bat-tery.

Install screw 3 of the batteryretainer.

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Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.

Connect battery positive lead 2first.Connect battery negativelead 1.Switch on the ignition.

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that theservice-due indicator functionscorrectly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Fully open the throttle once ortwice.The engine management sys-tem registers the throttle-valvepositions.

Hold the holder in position andinstall screw 1.Insert the rider's manual, if ap-plicable.

Install the front seat ( 73).Setting clock ( 48).

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 142

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW CareProducts have beentested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage vehicle components.Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.

Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt on

painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsBody panelsClean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.

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Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

Windscreen and headlightlens plasticClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the material of the

windscreen; the windscreen be-comes opaque or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

ChromeUse plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.

RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.

Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.

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BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.

Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles" onthe surface, instead of formingbeads.

Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Removing battery ( 136).Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the main andside stand pivots with a suit-able lubricant.Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).

Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel. Au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers can provide suitable auxili-ary stands.

Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the en-

gine oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Com-bine work for laying up/restoringto use with a BMW service orinspection.

Restoring motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: work throughthe checklist.

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15710143

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start or is difficult to startPossible cause Remedy

Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position

Side stand Retract the side stand. ( 78)

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 78)

Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 85).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 135).

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper to slider tube

M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm

Clamp screw of quick-releaseaxle

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel to wheel carrier

M10 x 53 x 1.25 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence

60 Nm

Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror to adapter

Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 22 Nm

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror adapter to clampingblock

M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm

Shift lever Value Valid

Peg to gearshift lever

M6 x 16 8 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, twooverhead camshafts and four radially positionedvalves per cylinder, electronic engine manage-ment.

Displacement 1170 cm3

Cylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 12.0 : 1

Nominal output 81 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1

with power reductionOE 72 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1

Torque 120 Nm, at engine speed: 6000 min-1

with power reductionOE 120 Nm, at engine speed: 6000 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1, Engine at regular operating tem-perature

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded98 ROZ/RON91 AKI

alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- andconsumption-related restrictions)95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

with regular unleaded (RON 91) OE Regular unleaded (power- and consumption-re-lated restrictions)91 ROZ/RON87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 33 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

BMW recommends

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Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change

of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes

Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG / JASO MA ~-20 °C

SAE 5W-40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ~-20 °C

SAE 5W-~50, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ~-20 °C

SAE 10W-40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ~-10 °C

SAE 10W-~50, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ~-20 °C

SAE 15W-~40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better ~0 °C

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

BMW recommends

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Clutch

Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch

Transmission

Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reactiondamper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves

Gearbox transmission ratios 1,737, Primary transmission ratio2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear

with Enduro gearboxOE 1,737, Primary transmission ratio2.600 (39:15 teeth), 1st gear1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad Paralever

Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth)

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-scopic forks, central spring strut supported byleading link and front frame

Spring strut, front, type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin-tubegas-filled shock absorber; spring preload mechan-ically adjustable

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, electrically adjustable rebounddamping and electro-hydraulically adjustablespring preload

Spring travel, front 210 mm, At wheel

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Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad Paralever

Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable re-bound damping and hydraulically adjustable springpreload

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with coil spring, electricallyadjustable rebound damping and electro-hydraul-ically adjustable spring preload

Spring travel at rear wheel 220 mm

Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE Sintered metal

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Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".

Front wheel

Front wheel, type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"

Tyre designation, front 110 / 80 - 19

Rear wheel

Rear wheel type Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Rear wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 150 / 70 - 17

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

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Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A

with extra socketOA max 5 A, Total for all sockets

Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, thecircuit is active as soon as the ignition is switchedon after the fault has been rectified.

Fuse for auxiliary headlight


orwith LED auxiliary headlightsOA

7.5 A

Battery

Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm

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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

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOE LED / 12 V

Bulb for auxiliary headlight

with auxiliary headlightsOE H11 / 12 V / 55 W

with LED auxiliary headlightsOA LED / 12 V

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Frame

Frame type Tubular steel front frame and rear frame, withload-bearing drive unit

Type plate location On left side behind side cover

VIN location Front frame top centre

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2240 mm, Across luggage carrier

Height of motorcycle 1525 mm, Over windscreen, at DIN unladenweight

Width of motorcycle 980 mm, Across handlebars

Front-seat height 890...910 mm, At unladen weight

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Unladen weight 256 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 475 kg

Maximum payload 219 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

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Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 160

BMW Motorrad mobility services -roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

expertly, it could result in con-sequential damage and thus con-stitute a safety risk.BMW Motorrad recommends youto have all the associated workon your motorcycle carried outby a specialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers are supplied with the latesttechnical information and have

the necessary technical know-how. BMW Motorrad recom-mends that you contact your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have questions regardingyour motorcycle.

BMW Motorrad servicequalityAlong with its reputation for en-gineering quality and high reliab-ility, BMW Motorrad is a bywordfor excellent quality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youhave the maintenance work re-quired for your motorcycle car-ried out regularly, preferably byyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. For generous treat-ment of claims submitted afterthe warranty period has expired,evidence of regular maintenanceis essential.

Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticeduntil it is too late to put themright at moderate cost. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer'smechanics know every detail ofyour motorcycle and can take re-medial action if necessary beforeminor faults develop into seriousproblems. By having the neces-sary repairs done properly andin good time, you save time andmoney in the long run.

BMW Motorrad mobilityservices - roadsideassistanceIn the event of a breakdown, theBMW Motorrad mobility servicesavailable for each new BMW mo-torcycle enable you to access anextensive range of services suchas breakdown assistance, motor-cycle transportation etc. (detailscan differ from country to coun-try). In the event of a breakdown,

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contact the Mobile Service or-ganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures, along with informa-tion on Mobile Service and thedealership network.

BMW Motorrad servicenetworkBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service network inplace to look after you and yourmotorcycle in more than 100countries. In Germany alone, youhave the best possible accessto approximately 200 authorisedBMW Motorrad dealers.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure

"Service Contact Europe" or"Service Contact Africa, Amer-ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".

Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1,200 km

BMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and enters

the date when the next servicewill be due.Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 kmin advance when the time for aservice is approaching, on thebasis of the programmed values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

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BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

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Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Control, 14Engineering details, 90Operation, 59Self-diagnosis, 80Warnings, 31

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 98

Air filterInstallation, 131Position on the motorcycle, 13Removal, 130

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 18Warnings, 41

ASCControl, 14Engineering details, 92Operation, 60Self-diagnosis, 80Warnings, 33

Auxiliary headlightsControl, 14Operation, 55

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 135Charging battery whendisconnected, 135Installation, 136Maintenance instructions, 134Stowage, 17Warning, charge current, 28

BMW Motorrad service, 160Brake fluid

Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsRunning in, 81

BrakesAdjusting brake lever, 63Checking brake-pad thickness,front brakes, 109Checking brake-pad thickness,rear brakes, 110

Checking fluid level, frontbrakes, 111Checking fluid level, rearbrakes, 113Checking operation, 108Safety instructions, 83Technical data, 152Wear indicator, 111

BulbsGeneral instructions, 123Overview, headlights, 19Replacing auxiliary-headlightbulbs, 127Replacing fuses for auxiliaryheadlights, 129Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 123Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 123Replacing parking-lightbulb, 125Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 126Technical data, 155Warning, bulb failure, 28, 29

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CCase

Operation, 99Checklist, 78Clock, 22

Adjusting, 48Control, 18

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 62Checking fluid level, 114Checking operation, 114Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 150

Confirmation of maintenancework, 162

Currency, 7

DDamping

Adjuster, rear, 11Adjusting, 67

Dimensions, 156Display

See multifunction display, 18

EElectrics

Technical data, 154Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 16, 57Engine

Starting, 78Technical data, 147Temperature gauge, 22Warning, engine electronics, 27

Engine oilChecking fill level, 107Filler neck, 13Fill-level indicator, 11Technical data, 149Topping up, 108Warning, engine oil level, 31Warning, engine oilpressure, 28

Equipment, 7ESA

Control, 14Engineering details, 95Operation, 68

FFrame

Technical data, 156Front-wheel stand

Installing, 121Fuel

Filler neck, 13Fill-level indicator, 22Refuelling, 85Technical data, 148Warning, fuel down toreserve, 27

Fuses, 154Replacing fuses for auxiliaryheadlights, 129

GGear indicator, 22General views

Headlight, 19Instrument panel, 18Left handlebar fitting, 14Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 22Right handlebar fitting, 16Right side of motorcycle, 13

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Telltale lights, 22Underneath the seat, 17

Grip heatingControl, 16

HHandlebar fittings

General view, left side , 14General view, right side, 16

HandlebarsAdjusting, 65

Hazard warning flashersControl, 14, 16Operation, 56

HeadlightBeam throw, 71Driving on right/driving onleft, 71Headlight beam-throwadjustment, 11Overview, 19

Headlight flasher, 14Helmet holder, 17, 73

High-beam headlightControl, 14Switching on, 55Telltale light, 22

Horn, 14

IIdle

Telltale light, 22Ignition

Switching off, 46Switching on, 46

Immobiliser, 47Warning, 27

Instrument clusterOverview, 18

JJump starting, 133

KKeys, 46

LLaying up, 142

LightsAuxiliary headlights, 55Headlight flasher, 55Parking light, 55Switching on high-beamheadlight, 55Switching on low-beamheadlight, 55Switching on the side lights, 55

Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 55

LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 76

MMaintenance, 161

General instructions, 106Mirrors

Adjusting, 64Mobility services, 160Motorcycle

Laying up, 142Restoring to use, 142

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Multifunction display, 18Overview, 22

OOdometer and tripmeters, 22

Control, 18Operation, 49

Off-roading, 82On-board computer

Ambient temperature, 51Average consumption, 52Average speed, 52Control, 14Oil level, 53Operation, 51Range, 53Status indicators, 23Warnings, 29

PParking, 84Parking light, 55Power socket, 11

Notes on use, 98Pre-ride check, 79

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 151Refuelling, 13, 85Reserve volume

Warning, 27Residual range, 50Rev. counter, 18Rider's Manual

Stowage, 17Running gear

Technical data, 151Running in, 81

SSafety instructions

for riding, 76Seats

Adjusting seat height, 61Lock, 11Removing and installing, 72

Service, 160Service-due indicator, 23Shift lever

Adjusting, 64

Side lightSwitching on, 55

Spark plugsTechnical data, 154

Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjuster, front, 11Adjuster, rear, 13Adjusting, 65

Starting, 78Control, 16

Status indicatorsStandard status indicators, 22Warnings, 24With on-board computer, 23With RDC, 24

Steering lock, 46

TTechnical data

Brakes, 152Bulbs, 155Clutch, 150Dimensions, 156Electrics, 154

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Engine, 147Engine oil, 149Frame, 156Fuel, 148Rear-wheel drive, 151Running gear, 151Spark plugs, 154Standards, 7Transmission, 150Weights, 157Wheels and tyres, 153

Telltale lightsOverview, 22

ToolkitContents, 106Stowage, 17

TopcaseOperation, 101

Torques, 145Transmission

Technical data, 150Transportation

Lashing, 86Troubleshooting chart, 144

Turn indicatorsControl, left, 14Control, right, 16Operation, 56Telltale light, 22

Type plate, 11Tyre pressure monitoring RDC

Adhesive label for rim, 116Engineering details, 94Operation, 54Status indicators, 24Warnings, 36

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 71Pressures, 153Recommendation, 115Running in, 82Table of tyre pressures, 17Technical data, 153Top speed, 77

VVehicle identification number, 13

WWarnings, 24

With ABS, 31With anti-theft alarm, 41With ASC, 33With on-board computer, 29With RDC, 36

Warnings, overview, 26, 30, 32,34, 38, 42

Weights, 157Payload table, 17

WheelsChange of size, 115Checking spokes, 115Installing front wheel, 118Installing rear wheel, 120Remove the front wheel, 116Remove the rear wheel, 120Technical data, 153

WindscreenAdjuster, 11Adjusting, 62

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