BMW Motorrad

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Rider's Manual
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Vehicle data/dealership details

Vehicle data Dealership details

Model Person to contact in Service department

Vehicle Identification Number Ms/Mr

Colour code Phone number

Date of first registration

Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
We congratulate you on claims.
your choice of a vehicle from If the time comes to sell your
BMW Motorrad and welcome BMW, please remember to hand
you to the community of BMW over this Rider's Manual to the
riders. Familiarise yourself with new owner. It is an important
your new vehicle so that you can part of the vehicle.
ride it safely and confidently in all
traffic situations. Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concern-
About this Rider's Manual ing your vehicle, your authorised
Please read this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
carefully before starting to use provide advice and assistance.
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to We hope you will enjoy riding
operate the controls and how to your BMW and that all your jour-
make the best possible use of all neys will be pleasant and safe
your BMW's technical features.
In addition, it contains informa- BMW Motorrad.
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
This record of the maintenance 01 40 8 388 331
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Table of Contents
On-board computer Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
1 General instructions . . . . 5 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rear-seat cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 5 Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . 57
Abbreviations and Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 37 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ignition switch/steering Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Registering additional re-
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Emergency off switch (kill mote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General view, right side . . . . . 13 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Synchronising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Underneath the centre trim Hazard warning lights sys- 6 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Multifunction switch, Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Stopwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21 Automatic Stability Control Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Indicator and warning (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Electronic Suspension Ad-
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 23 justment (ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 24 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 53
7 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Sports case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 74 General instructions . . . . . . . . . 96 Touring cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . 76 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
When changing the load Service toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 11 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Always before riding off . . . . . 76 Headlight fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 148
Every 3rd refuelling stop . . . . 76 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Cleaning easily damaged
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Preserving paintwork . . . . . . 150
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Laying up the motor-
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 82 Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Restoring motorcycle to
Securing motorcycle for Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
12 Technical data . . . . . . 151
8 Engineering details . . . . . 87 Trim panel compon-
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 152
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 88 ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 153
Anti-lock brake system Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
(ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Automatic Stability Control Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 131
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Tyre pressure monitoring 10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . 133 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 General instructions . . . . . . . 134 Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Chassis and
suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 159
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 160
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Riding specifications . . . . . . 163
13 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 166
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 166
Maintenance schedule . . . . 169
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Confirmation of service . . . . 184
14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Certificate for Electronic
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Certificate for Tyre Pres-
sure Control (RDC) . . . . . . . . 190
15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 Overview WARNING Medium-risk Reference to a page with
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual
hazard. Non-avoidance can more detailed informa-
lead to fatal or severe injury. tion.
6 will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. DANGER High-risk haz-
Indicates the end of a
All maintenance and repair work ard. Non-avoidance leads
passage relating to spe-
on the vehicle is documented in to fatal or severe injury.
cific accessories or items
Chapter 13. This record of the ATTENTION Special of equipment.
General instructions

maintenance work you have had notes and precautionary

performed on your vehicle is a measures. Non-compliance can Tightening torque.
precondition for generous treat- lead to damage to the vehicle or
ment of goodwill claims. accessory and, consequently, to
If you sell your BMW some day, voiding of the warranty. Technical data.
please also remember to hand
NOTICE Specific instruc-
over the rider's manual; it is an
tions on how to operate, National-market version.
important element of your motor- National-
control, adjust or look after items
cycle.
of equipment on the vehicle.
mar-
z Abbreviations and Indicates the end of an ket
item of information.
symbols ver-
sion
CAUTION Low-risk hazard. Instruction.
Non-avoidance can lead to
slight or moderate injury. Result of an activity.
OE Optional extras. RDC Tyre pressure monitor- Technical data
The vehicles are as- ing.
All dimensions, weights and 1
sembled complete with
ESA Electronic Suspension power ratings stated in the 7
all the BMW Motorrad
Adjustment. Rider's Manual are quoted to the
optional extras originally
standards and comply with the
ordered.
tolerance requirements of the
Equipment
OA Optional accessories. Deutsches Institut für Normung
You opted for a model with indi-

General instructions
You can obtain e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
vidual equipment when you pur- countries may differ.
BMW Motorrad
chased your BMW motorcycle.
optional accessories
through your authorised
This Rider's Manual describes Actuality
the optional extras (OE) offered
BMW Motorrad dealer; The high safety and quality level
by BMW and selected optional
optional accessories of BMW motorcycles is ensured
accessories (OA). This explains
have to be retrofitted to by continuous development
why the manual may also contain
the vehicle. work on design, equipment
descriptions of equipment which
and accessories. Because of
Electronic immobiliser. you have not ordered. Please
EWS this, your motorcycle may differ z
note, too, that your motorcycle
from the information supplied
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- might not be exactly as illus-
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can
stahlwarnanlage). trated in this manual on account
BMW Motorrad entirely rule
of country-specific differences.
out errors and omissions. We
ABS Anti-lock brake system. If your motorcycle contains
hope you will appreciate that no
equipment that has not been
claims can be entertained on the
ASC Automatic Stability Con- described, its description can be
basis of the data, illustrations or
trol. found in a separate manual.
descriptions in this manual.
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8
1

General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Underneath the centre trim

General views
panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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10
2

General views
General view, left side
1 Payload table (on steering 2
head, left) 11
2 Seat lock ( 54)
3 Oil filler neck and oil dip-
stick ( 98)

General views
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12
2

General views
General view, right side
1 Fuel filler neck ( 84) 2
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 13
( 104)
3 Brake-fluid tank, front
( 103)
4 Vehicle identification num-

General views
ber, type plate (on steering
head)
5 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 106)
6 with power socket OE
Power socket ( 134)
7 without Electronic z
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA) OE
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel ( 70).
8 without Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA) OE
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear
wheel ( 71).
 Underneath the seat
2 1 Tool for adjusting spring
14 preload ( 70)
2 Toolkit ( 96)
3 Rider's Manual
4 Diagnostic connector
( 131)
General views

5 Stowage
with first-aid kit OA
Location of the first-aid kit
6 Stowage
with service tool kit OA
Location of the service
z toolkit ( 96)
Underneath the centre
trim panel 2
1 Battery ( 126) 15
2 Stowage
with tyre repair kit OA
Stowage for tyre repair set
3 Fuse ( 130).

General views
4 Socket for optional ac-
cessories

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 Multifunction switch,
2 left
16 1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 45)
2 INFO button
Select display ( 46).
with on-board com-
General views

puter OE
Resetting the average val-
ues ( 48).
3 Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ( 45)
4 Turn indicators ( 46)
z 5 Horn
6 with Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA) OE
Call up settings ( 51).
7 with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC) OE
Switch off the ASC func-
tion ( 50).
Multifunction switch,
right 2
1 with heated grips OE 17
Operating the heated
handlebar grips ( 53).
2 MODE button
Setting riding mode

General views
( 53).
3 Starter ( 77)
4 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 44)

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 Instrument panel
2 1 Indicator and warning lights
18 ( 22)
2 Speedometer
3 Pushbutton
Setting the clock ( 48).
with on-board com-
General views

puter OE
Operate stopwatch
( 49).
4 Multifunction display
- without optional
accessories OA (as
z standard) ( 23)
- with optional accessor-
ies OA ( 24)
5 Pushbutton
Select display ( 46).
Resetting trip distance re-
corder ( 47).
6 Photosensor (brightness
control) 2
with on-board com-
puter OE 19
Activating the rpm redline
warning ( 81).
with alarm system
(DWA) OE

General views
DWA light-emitting diode
General information about
the anti-theft alarm (DWA)
( 58)
7 Engine speed display
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20
2

General views
Status indicators
Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 22
3
21
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
On-board computer display . . . . . . . . . 25

Status indicators
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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 Indicator and warning
3 lights
22 1 with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC) OE
Switch off the ASC func-
tion ( 50).
2 ABS
Status indicators

ABS self-diagnosis not

completed ( 32)
3 Fuel reserve ( 39)
Fuel gauge ( 29)
4 Turn indicators, right
5 Neutral
6 Malfunction indicator lamp
z ( 31)
7 Turn indicators, left
8 High-beam headlight
9 General warning light
( 25)
Multifunction display
without heated grips OE 3
without on-board computer OE 23
without riding modes Pro OE
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA) OE

1 Indicator light for engine

Status indicators
electronics ( 30)
2 Clock ( 48)
3 Warning for coolant tem-
perature ( 29)
4 Service-due indicator
( 37)
5 Display area for values
Odometer and tripmeters z
( 46)
Trip distance recorder
( 47)
6 Fuel gauge ( 38)
7 Riding modes ( 53)
8 Warning symbol ( 25)
9 Trip distance recorder
( 47)
 Multifunction display
3 with heated grips OE
24 with on-board computer OE
with riding modes Pro OE
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA) OE

1 Adjusted heating stage of

Status indicators

the heated grips ( 53)

2 Stopwatch ( 49)
3 Displays for OE
ESA ( 52)
rpm redline warning
( 81)
4 On-board computer display
z ( 46)
Symbols ( 25)
5 Riding modes ( 53)
6 Gear indicator, displays "N"
in idle
On-board computer Warnings
display Mode of presentation 3
with on-board computer OE Warnings are indicated by the 25
corresponding warning lights.
Distance travelled after
reaching the fuel reserve
( 39)

Status indicators
Average consumption
In addition, the warning triangle 3
can also be displayed next to the
values area 2. These warnings
Average speed alternate with the odometer read-
ings ( 46).
Warnings that do not have warn- The status of the 'General' warn- z
Current consumption
ing lights of their own are indic- ing light matches the most ur-
ated by 'general' warning light 1 gent warning.
showing in combination with a
Ambient temperature text warning or a warning sym- The possible warnings are listed
( 32) bol in the multifunction display. on the next pages.
The 'general' warning light shows
Coolant temperature yellow or red, depending on the
urgency of the warning.
 3 Warnings, overview
26
Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display
lights up yellow + "EWS" appears Electronic immobiliser active ( 29)
on the display
Status indicators

lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 29)

lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 29)

lights up yellow appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode

display ( 30)
z lights up red Engine symbol Engine warning ( 30)
appears on the
display
The malfunction Emissions warning ( 31)
indicator lamp lights
up
lights up yellow + "LAMP" appears Bulb defective ( 31)
on the display
Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display 3
"x.x °C" flashes Outside temperature warning ( 31) 27

flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

( 32)

Status indicators
lights up ABS fault ( 33)

quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 33)

slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed

( 33)
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lights up ASC switched off ( 33)

lights up ASC fault ( 34)

lights up yellow + "DWA" appears DWA battery flat ( 34)

on the display
 Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning
3 lights display
28 lights up yellow + "x.x" flashes Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted
tolerance ( 34)

flashes red + "x.x" flashes Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-

ance ( 35)
Status indicators

lights up yellow + "­­" or Sensor defective or system error

"­­ ­­" appears ( 35)
on the display
lights up yellow + "RdC" appears Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak
on the display ( 36)

+ "­­" or Signal transmission disrupted ( 36)

z "­­ ­­" appears
on the display
Electronic immobiliser
active WARNING ATTENTION
3
General warning light shows Irregular engine operation or Riding with overheated en- 29
yellow. engine shutdown due to lack gine
of fuel Engine damage
+ "EWS" appears on the
Risk of accident, damage to cata- Compliance with the
display.
lytic converter information set out below is

Status indicators
Possible cause: Do not run the fuel tank dry. essential.
The key being used is not au- Possible cause: Possible cause:
thorised for starting, or commu- The fuel tank contains no more The coolant level is too low.
nication between key and engine than the reserve quantity of fuel. Check coolant level ( 106).
electronics is disrupted.
If the coolant level is too low:
Remove all other vehicle keys Fuel reserve
Top up coolant ( 106).
from the same ring as the igni-
tion key. Possible cause:
Use the reserve key. approx. 3 l z
The coolant temperature is too
Have the defective key re- Refuelling ( 84).
high.
placed, preferably by an au- If possible, ride in the part-load
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Coolant temperature too
range to cool down the engine.
high
Fuel down to reserve In traffic jams, switch off the
General warning light shows
engine, but leave the ignition
Warning light for fuel down red.
switched on so that the radi-
to reserve shows. ator fan continues to operate.
The temperature symbol
flashes. Have the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a specialist
 workshop, preferably an Possible cause:
3 authorised BMW Motorrad The engine control unit has dia-
WARNING
dealer, if the coolant gnosed a fault. In exceptional Engine damage when run-
30 temperature is frequently too cases, the engine stops and re- ning in emergency-operation
high. fuses to start. Otherwise, the en- mode
gine runs in emergency operating Risk of accident
Engine in emergency- mode.
operation mode Adapt your style of riding ac-
You can continue to ride, but
Status indicators

cordingly: ride slowly, avoid

General warning light shows bear in mind that the usual en- sharp accelerating and overtak-
yellow. gine performance might not be ing.
available. If possible, have the vehicle
Engine symbol appears on
the display. Have the fault rectified as brought in and the fault
quickly as possible by a rectified by a specialist
specialist workshop, preferably workshop, preferably an
WARNING an authorised BMW Motorrad authorised BMW Motorrad
z Unusual ride characterist- dealer. dealer.
ics when engine running in Possible cause:
Engine warning
emergency-operation mode
General warning light shows The engine control unit has dia-
Risk of accident
red. gnosed a fault which may cause
Adapt your style of riding ac-
severe secondary faults. The en-
cordingly: avoid accelerating Engine symbol appears on gine is in emergency-operation
sharply and overtaking. the display mode.
Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
 Have the fault rectified as Bulb defective Replacing bulb for parking light
quickly as possible by a General warning light shows ( 119). 3
specialist workshop, preferably yellow. Replacing bulb for brake light
an authorised BMW Motorrad and rear light ( 120). 31
dealer. + "LAMP" appears on the Replacing bulbs for front and
It is possible to continue to ride display. rear turn indicators ( 121).
but not recommended.
WARNING Outside temperature

Status indicators
Emissions warning warning
The malfunction indicator Vehicle overlooked in traffic
with on-board computer OE
lamp lights up. due to failure of the lights on
the vehicle "x.x °C" (ambient tempera-
Possible cause: Safety risk ture) flashes.
The engine control unit has dia- Replace defective bulbs as Possible cause:
gnosed a fault which affects the soon as possible; always carry The air temperature measured
pollutant emissions. a complete set of spare bulbs if at the motorcycle is lower than
Have the fault rectified by a possible. z
3 °C.
specialist workshop, preferably
Possible cause:
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Bulb faulty.
You can continue riding; pollut- Visually inspect to ascertain
ant emissions are higher than which bulb is defective.
the threshold values. Replacing bulbs for low-beam
headlight and high-beam head-
light ( 118).
 ice if the ambient temperature ture reading. If the effect of the
3 WARNING drops to below 3 °C. Regardless engine's heat becomes excess-
Risk of black ice also applic- of the display settings the display ive, "­­" temporarily appears on
32 automatically switches over to the display.
able at over 3 °C
the temperature display when
Risk of accident
the ambient temperature drops WARNING
Always take extra care
below this threshold for the first
when temperatures are Risk of black ice also applic-
time.
Status indicators

low; remember that there is able at over 3 °C

particular danger of black ice Risk of accident
forming on bridges and where Outside temperature
Always take extra care
the road is in shade. display when temperatures are
Ride carefully and think well with on-board computer OE low; remember that there is
ahead. particular danger of black ice
The temperature display
forming on bridges and where
Ambient temperature flashes as a warning of po-
the road is in shade.
z with on-board computer OE
tential black ice if the ambient
temperature drops to below 3 °C. ABS self-diagnosis not
When the motorcycle is at Regardless of the display settings completed
a standstill, the heat of the the display automatically switches
over to the temperature display ABS telltale and warning
engine can falsify the ambient light flashes.
temperature reading. If the effect when the ambient temperature
of the engine's heat becomes drops below this threshold for Possible cause:
excessive, "­­" temporarily ap- the first time. The ABS function is not
pears on the display. When the motorcycle is at a available, because self-
The temperature display flashes standstill, the heat of the engine diagnosis did not complete. The
as a warning of potential black can falsify the ambient-tempera- motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel ASC intervention Possible cause:
sensors to be tested. with Automatic Stability Control Self-diagnosis did not complete, 3
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind (ASC) OE so the ASC function is not
that the ABS function is not 33
available. The engine must be
available until self-diagnosis has ASC telltale and warning running and the motorcycle
completed. light quick-flashes. must reach a minimum speed of
The ASC has detected a degree 5 km/h to complete ASC self-
ABS fault of instability at the rear wheel diagnosis.

Status indicators
ABS telltale and warning and has intervened to reduce Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
light shows. torque. The warning light flashes that the ASC function is not
for longer than the ASC inter- available until self-diagnosis has
Possible cause:
vention lasts. This affords the completed.
The ABS control unit has detec- rider visual feedback on control
ted a fault. intervention even after the critical ASC switched off
You can continue to ride. Bear situation has been dealt with. with Automatic Stability Control
in mind that the ABS function (ASC) OE
is not available. Bear in mind ASC self-diagnosis not z
the more detailed information completed ASC telltale and warning
on certain situations that can with Automatic Stability Control light shows.
lead to ABS fault messages (ASC) OE
( 89). Possible cause:
Have the fault rectified as ASC telltale and warning The rider has switched off the
quickly as possible by a light slow-flashes. ASC system.
specialist workshop, preferably Switch on ASC.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
 ASC fault DWA battery flat Tyre pressure close
3 with Automatic Stability Control with alarm system (DWA) OE to limit of permitted
34 (ASC) OE tolerance
General warning light shows
with tyre pressure control
ASC telltale and warning yellow.
(RDC) OE
light shows.
+ "DWA" appears on the
Possible cause: display. General warning light shows
yellow.
Status indicators

The ASC control unit has detec-

ted a fault. NOTICE + "x.x" (the critical filling
You can continue to ride. Bear pressure) flashes.
in mind that the ASC function This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check Possible cause:
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information completes. Measured tyre pressure is close
on certain situations that can Possible cause: to the limit of permitted toler-
lead to ASC fault messages ance.
The integral battery in the anti-
z ( 91). Correct the tyre pressure as
theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
Have the fault rectified as stated on the inside cover of
ginal capacity. There is no as-
quickly as possible by a the Rider's Manual.
surance that the anti-theft alarm
specialist workshop, preferably will be operational if the vehicle's NOTICE
an authorised BMW Motorrad battery is disconnected.
dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist Before you adjust tyre pressure,
workshop, preferably an author- read the information on tempera-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ture compensation and adjusting
pressure in the section entitled
"Engineering details".
Tyre pressure outside vehicle can be ridden with the Have the tyre checked for
permitted tolerance tyre in its present condition. damage by a specialist 3
with tyre pressure control If the vehicle can be ridden with workshop, preferably an
the tyre in its present condition: authorised BMW Motorrad 35
(RDC) OE
dealer.
General warning light WARNING
flashes red. Sensor defective or
Tyre pressure outside per-
system error

Status indicators
+ "x.x" (the critical filling mitted tolerance.
Impairment of the vehicle's hand- with tyre pressure control
pressure) flashes.
ling characteristics. (RDC) OE

WARNING Adapt your style of riding General warning light shows

accordingly. yellow.
Tyre pressure outside per- Correct the tyre pressure at the
mitted tolerance. + "­­" or "­­ ­­" ap-
earliest possible opportunity. pears on the display.
Impairment of the vehicle's hand- Have the tyre checked for
ling characteristics. Possible cause: z
damage by a specialist
Adapt your style of riding workshop, preferably an Motorcycle is fitted with wheels
accordingly. authorised BMW Motorrad not equipped with RDC sensors.
Possible cause: dealer. Fit wheels and tyres equipped
Measured tyre pressure is out- If you are unsure whether the with RDC sensors.
side permitted tolerance. vehicle can be ridden with the
Check the tyre for damage tyre in its present condition:
and to ascertain whether the Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
 Possible cause: Possible cause:
3 1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed.
NOTICE
The vehicle has not yet
Have the fault rectified by a This error message shows briefly accelerated past the threshold of
36
specialist workshop, preferably only after the Pre-Ride-Check approximately 30 km/h. The RDC
an authorised BMW Motorrad completes. sensors do not start transmitting
dealer. signals until the motorcycle
Possible cause: reaches a speed above this
Possible cause: The tyre-pressure battery is al- threshold ( 91).
Status indicators

A system error has occurred. most at full capacity. There is no Increase speed above this
Have the fault rectified by a assurance of how long the tyre threshold and observe the RDC
specialist workshop, preferably pressure control system can re- readings. Assume that a per-
an authorised BMW Motorrad main operational. manent fault has not occurred
dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist unless the 'General' warning
workshop, preferably an author- light comes on to accompany
Battery of tyre-pressure ised BMW Motorrad dealer. the symptoms.
z sensor weak Under these circumstances:
Signal transmission
with tyre pressure control Have the fault rectified by a
(RDC) OE disrupted specialist workshop, preferably
with tyre pressure control an authorised BMW Motorrad
General warning light shows (RDC) OE dealer.
yellow.
+ "­­" or "­­ ­­" ap- Possible cause:
+ "RdC" appears on the pears on the display.
display Wireless communication with the
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radio-
communication systems operat-
ing in the vicinity and interfering the permissible tolerance limit
with the link between the RDC range, the reading is accompan- 3
control unit and the sensors. ied by the 'General' warning light
Move to another location and showing yellow. If the tyre pres- 37
observe the RDC readings. As- sure registered by the sensor is
sume that a permanent fault outside the permissible tolerance
has not occurred unless the range, the 'General' warning light
'General' warning light comes flashes red.

Status indicators
on to accompany the symp-
toms. The front tyre pressure is on the The detailed description of
Under these circumstances: left 1; the reading on the right 2 BMW Motorrad RDC starts on
Have the fault rectified by a is the rear tyre pressure. Immedi- page ( 91).
specialist workshop, preferably ately after the ignition is switched
an authorised BMW Motorrad on "­­ ­­" is displayed. The Service-due indicator
dealer. sensors do not transmit tyre
Tyre pressure
pressure values until the vehicle z
speed first exceeds 30 km⁄h.
with tyre pressure control The tyre pressure readings dis-
(RDC) OE played are based on a tyre air
temperature of 20 °C.

The warning triangle 3 is

also displayed as a warning
light. The filling pressure con-
cerned flashes. If the next service is due in less
If the value in question is within than one month, the date for the
 next service 1 is shown briefly pears on the display in steps of Fuel gauge
3 after the Pre-Ride-Check com- 100 km. This reading appears
Due to the complex shape of the
pletes. The month and year are briefly after the Pre-Ride-Check
38 fuel tank, it is impossible to de-
displayed with two and four di- completes.
termine the fuel level when the
gits respectively, separated by a
If service is overdue, the tank is approaching capacity. For
colon. In this example, the read-
due date or the odometer this reason, the fill-level indicator
ing means "June 2014".
reading at which service was due only displays the bottom half of
Status indicators

is accompanied by the 'gener- the filling capacity in detail.

al' warning light showing yellow.
The word "Service" remains per-
manently visible.

NOTICE
If the service-due indicator ap-
z pears more than a month before
the service date, the date saved
If the vehicle covers long dis- in the instrument cluster must
tances in the course of the year, be adjusted. This situation can
under certain circumstances it The tip 2 indicates that the fuel
occur if the battery was discon- tank is over half full.
might be necessary to have it nected for a prolonged period of
serviced at a date in advance If the fuel gauge drops below
time.
of the forecast due date. If the the 1/2 mark 1, the fuel tank is
If you want to have the date only half full. From then on, the
countdown distance to the early set consult a specialist work-
service is less than 1000 km, fill-level will be displayed more
shop, preferably an authorised precisely.
the countdown distance 1 ap- BMW Motorrad dealer.
The fuel reserve indicator light remaining at the time the light
switches on upon tapping into came on (see explanation above). 3
the fuel reserve. After a refuelling stop, the dis-
tance counter for reserve fuel is 39
Fuel reserve reset if the amount of fuel in the
The fuel quantity in the fuel tank tank is greater than the reserve
upon activation of the fuel re- quantity.
serve indicator light depends on

Status indicators
the driving dynamics: the more
the fuel moves around within the
fuel tank (as a result of frequently
changing cornering angles, fre-
quent braking and accelerating),
the harder it is to determine the
fuel quantity. However, the fuel
tank will contain at minimum the z
fuel reserve stated on the inside
of the rear cover.

The distance travelled after

activation of the fuel re-
serve indicator light is displayed.
The distance that can still be
travelled using the reserve quant-
ity depends on the style of riding
(usage) and the amount of fuel
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40
3

Status indicators
Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 42 Rear-seat cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4
41
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Operation
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 45
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
z
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
(ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
 Ignition switch/steering Lock the handlebars Switching on ignition
4 lock Turn the handlebars all the way
42 to left.
Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
( 43) if a key is lost or mislaid.
Operation

Ignition switch, fuel filler cap lock

and seat lock are all operated
with the same key.
Insert the key in the ignition
z with sports cases OA lock and turn to position 1.
or Side lights and all function cir-
Turn the key to position 1, cuits are switched on.
with touring cases OA
while moving the handlebars Pre-Ride-Check ( 78)
or
slightly. ABS self-diagnosis ( 78)
with topcase OA
Handlebars are locked. with Automatic Stability Control
If you wish you can arrange to Key can be removed.
have the cases and the topcase (ASC) OE
fitted with locks that can be ASC self-diagnosis ( 79)
opened with this key as well.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Switching off ignition in the ignition switch. The engine been barred can subsequently be
control unit will only allow the en- reactivated. 4
gine to be started if the key is You can obtain extra keys
identified as “authorised”. only through an authorised 43
BMW Motorrad dealer. The
NOTICE keys are part of an integrated
A spare key attached to the security system, so the dealer is
under an obligation to check the

Operation
same ring as the ignition key
used to start the engine could legitimacy of all applications for
"irritate" the electronics, in replacement/extra keys.

Turn the key to position 1. which case the enabling signal

Lights switched off. for starting is not issued. The z
Handlebars not locked.
EWS warning appears in the
multifunction display.
Key can be removed.
Always keep the spare key sep-
Electrically powered accessor-
arately from the ignition key.
ies remain operational for a lim-
ited period of time. If you lose a key, you can have
The battery can be recharged it barred by your authorised
via the socket. BMW Motorrad dealer. If you
wish to do this, you will need
Electronic immobiliser
to bring all other keys for the
The electronic design of the motorcycle with you.
motorcycle allows it to access The engine cannot be started by
data stored in the ignition key by a barred key, but a key that has
means of a ring antenna located
 Emergency off switch The emergency off switch is a
4 (kill switch) kill switch for switching off the NOTICE
engine quickly and easily. The side lights place a strain on
44
the battery. Do not switch the
ignition on for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.

Low-beam headlight
Operation

The low-beam headlight switches

on automatically when you start
the engine.
z 1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) A Engine switched off
B Normal operating position
(run)
WARNING
Operation of the kill switch Lights
while riding Side light
Risk of fall due to rear wheel
The side lights switch on auto-
locking
matically when the ignition is
Do not operate the kill switch
switched on.
when riding.
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher NOTICE
4
The hazard warning flashers 45
place a strain on the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.

Operation
NOTICE
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to If you press a turn-indicator
the left and hold it in this po- button with the hazard warning
Push switch 1 forward to flashers switched on, the turn- z
switch on the high-beam sition until the parking lights
come on. indicator function is activated
headlight. instead of the hazard warning
Pull switch 1 back to operate Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the parking flashers, and remains active
the headlight flasher. until you release the button.
lights.
The hazard warning flashers
Parking lights
Hazard warning lights recommence flashing as soon as
Switch off the ignition. the button is released.
system
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on the ignition.
 Reading
4 Select display
46 Switching on ignition ( 42).

Operation

Press button 1 to switch on Push button 1 to the left to

the hazard warning flashers. switch on the left turn indicat-
z Ignition can be switched off. ors.
Once again operate the but- Push button 1 to the right to
ton 1 to switch off the hazard switch on the right turn indicat-
ors. Press button 1 to select the
warning lights system.
display in the value range 2.
Press button 1 to switch off
Turn indicators the flashing turn indicators. The following values can be dis-
played:
Operating the turn NOTICE Total kilometres (shown)
indicators Trip distance 1 (Trip I)
Switch on the ignition. The turn indicators are cancelled Trip distance 2 (Trip II)
automatically after the defined
time and distance. The defined Warnings, if applicable
time and distance travelled
can be set by an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
 with on-board computer OE Current consumption
4
Distance travelled since fuel 47
down to reserve
Press button 3 to select the
display in the value range 4.
The following values can be dis-

Operation
played:
Total kilometres (shown)
Press and hold INFO 1 until
Trip distance 1 (Trip I)
Operate INFO 1 to select the the trip distance recorder 2 has
Trip distance 2 (Trip II) been reset.
display in the value range 2. z
The following values can be dis- Warnings, if applicable
played:
Ambient temperature Resetting trip distance
recorder
Coolant temperature Switching on ignition ( 42).
Select display ( 46).
The desired trip distance re-
Average speed corder has been selected.
TRIP I or TRIP II ap-
Average consumption pears on the display.
 with on-board computer OE The symbol of the desired av- Switching on ignition ( 42).
4 erage value is displayed.
48

Operation

Press and hold down button 1

until the tripmeter 2 reading is Press and hold down button 1
z Press and hold INFO 1 until until the hours number 2
reset.
the displayed average value flashes.
Resetting the average has been reset. Repeatedly press button 1 until
values the hours number is correct.
with on-board computer OE Clock Press and hold down button 1
Setting the clock until the minutes number 3
Switching on ignition ( 42). flashes.
Select display ( 46). WARNING Repeatedly press button 1 until
Average consumption the minutes number is correct.
Adjusting the clock while rid- Press and hold button 1 un-
ing til the minutes number stops
Average speed Risk of accident flashing.
Set the clock only when the This completes the setting pro-
motorcycle is stationary. cess.
Stopwatch Operate stopwatch Laptimer
with on-board computer OE 4
49
Stopwatch function

Operation
If necessary, use button 1 to To improve operation of the
switch from the odometer to stopwatch when riding (as z
the stopwatch. Laptimer), the functions of the
You can switch from the odo- When the stopwatch is INFO button 1 and the functions
meter reading to a stopwatch 1. stopped, press button 2 to of the 2 button can be swapped.
The readout is in hours, minutes, start timing with the stopwatch. If you swap the functions in this
seconds and tenths of a second, When the stopwatch is running, way, the stopwatch and the trip
with dots as separators. press button 2 to stop timing distance recorder are operated
The stopwatch continues to time with the stopwatch. using INFO button 1 and you
in the background if you switch Press and hold down button 2 must use button 2 to operate the
back temporarily to the odometer to reset the stopwatch. on-board computer.
reading. Similarly, the stopwatch
Swap key functions
continues timing if you temporar-
ily switch off the ignition. Switching on ignition ( 42).
 OFF: stopwatch operated by
4 means of button 2 in the in-
strument panel.
50 To save the setting, press
button 1 and button 2 at
the same time and hold
them down until the reading
changes.
Operation

Press button 1 and button 2 Automatic Stability Press and hold the 1 button
at the same time and hold Control (ASC) until the ASC indicator and
z them down until the reading with Automatic Stability Control warning light display changes.
changes. (ASC) OE ASC telltale and warning
FLASH (redline warning) ap- light shows.
pears, along with ON or OFF. Switch off the ASC Release button 1 within two
Press button 2. function seconds.
LAP (Laptimer) and ON or Switch on the ignition. ASC telltale and warning
OFF are displayed. light remains on.
Repeatedly press button 1 until NOTICE
the reading shows the mode ASC function is switched off.
You have the option of deactiv-
you want.
ating the ASC function while the
ON: stopwatch operation using
motorcycle is on the move.
the INFO button on the left-
hand multifunction switch.
Switch on the ASC telltale and warning light Call up settings
function changes status. Switching on ignition ( 42). 4
Switch the ignition off and then ASC telltale and warn-
ing light goes out; if self- 51
on again to re-activate the ASC
function. diagnosis has not completed it
starts flashing.
NOTICE Release button 1 within two
seconds.

Operation
An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC telltale and warning
ASC telltale and warning light light remains off or contin-
shows when the motorcycle ac- ues to flash.
celerates to a speed in excess
of 5 km/h after the ignition was ASC function is switched on. z
switched off and then on again. Press button 1 to view the cur-
Electronic Suspension rent setting.
Adjustment (ESA)
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA) OE

Possible settings
With the help of Electronic
Suspension Adjustment ESA,
you can calibrate the rear-wheel
damping to the terrain with ease.
Alternatively, press and hold
down button 1 until the ASC The currently selected damping
is shown on the multifunction
 display at 1. The meanings of To make different adjustment to Riding mode
4 the readings are as follows: the damping:
Using the riding modes
COMF: Comfortable damping Repeatedly press button 1 until
52 action BMW Motorrad has developed
the setting you want to use
NORM: Normal damping action appears on the multifunction 3 operational scenarios for your
SPORt: Sporty damping ac- display. motorcycle from which you can
tion select the scenario suitable for
NOTICE your situation:
Operation

The setting shows briefly, then Riding on a rain-wet road sur-

disappears automatically. You can adjust the damping face.
characteristic while the motor- Riding on a dry road surface.
Adjusting the chassis and cycle is on the move.
z suspension The setting shown on the with riding modes Pro OE
Switch on the ignition. display is automatically Dynamic riding on a dry road
accepted as the damping surface.
characteristic if you allow a
The system guarantees an ideal
certain length of time to pass
coordination of throttle response,
without pressing button 1.
ABS and ASC control for each of
The ESA indicator disappears
these 3 riding scenarios.
from the display as soon as
adjustment completes. NOTICE
Detailed information regarding
the off-road mode can be found
in the section entitled "Engineer-
Press button 1 to view the cur-
ing details".
rent setting.
Setting riding mode The riding mode configured with riding modes Pro OE
Switching on ignition ( 42). last 3 remains on-screen. 4
At standstill:
NOTICE 53
Activated after approximately
2 seconds.
If a riding mode was selected
The selected riding mode is
prior to switching the ignition off,
activated when riding, providing
it remains further active after a
the following prerequisite have

Operation
new starting.
been met:
Throttle grip is in idle position
for a short period of time. For dynamic riding on a dry road-
Brake lever is not operated. way:
Activation completed.
z
Activate DYNAMIC riding
The adjusted riding mode 3 is mode 4.
displayed without a selection
arrow 2. Heated handlebar grips
For riding on a wet roadway:
with heated grips OE
Activate RAIN riding mode.
Operate MODE 1. For riding on a dry roadway:
Operating the heated
The selection arrow 2 appears Activate ROAD riding mode. handlebar grips
on the display. Start engine ( 77).
Operate MODE 1 until the se-
lection arrow 2 indicates the NOTICE
desired riding mode. The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated
 only when the engine is length of time to pass without
4 running. making further changes.
In order to switch off the
54 heated grips, repeatedly press
NOTICE
button 1 until the heated grip
The increase in power consump- symbol 2 is no longer shown
tion caused by having the heated on the display.
handlebar grips switched on can
Operation

drain the battery if you are rid- Seat

ing at low engine speeds. If the
charge level is low, the heated Repeatedly press button 1 until Remove seat
handlebar grips are switched off desired heating stage 2 ap- Make sure the ground is level
z to ensure the battery's starting pears on the display. and firm and place the motor-
capability. The handlebar grips have two- cycle on its stand.
stage heating. Stage two is for
heating the grips quickly: it is ad-
visable to switch back to stage
one as soon as the grips are
warm.
approx. 50% heating power

100% heating power

The selected heating stage will Turn vehicle key 1 to the right
be saved if you allow a certain in the seat lock and hold it in
 this position while pressing Rear-seat cover
down the rear part of the seat.
with passenger seat cover OE 4
Lift the seat at the rear and
release the key. 55
Removing rear-seat cover
Remove the seat and place it, Remove seat ( 54).
upholstered side down, on a
Turn the seat upside down.
clean surface.

Operation
Installing the seat
Position the rear-seat cover on
seat 2 and secure hold-down
loops 1. z

Disengage hold-down loops 1

and remove the rear-seat cover
Position the seat in holder 1 from seat 2.
and apply firm downward pres-
sure to the rear of the seat. Install the rear-seat cover
The seat engages with an aud- Remove seat ( 54).
ible click. Turn the seat upside down.
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56
4

Operation
Anti-theft alarm
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5
57
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Anti-theft alarm
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Registering additional remote con-
trols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Synchronising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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 Overview Conserving power in the Controls
5 with alarm system (DWA) OE
vehicle's starter battery
In order to conserve the power
58
General information about of the starter battery and en-
the anti-theft alarm (DWA) sure that the vehicle will start,
the DWA anti-theft alarm auto-
Any attempt to move the vehicle,
matically switches off the alarm
change its position, disconnect
function a few days after being
Anti-theft alarm

the vehicle battery or unauthor-

activated. In most cases, how-
ised starts will activate the alarm.
ever, the system will remain act-
The sensitivity of the system is
ive for at least 10 days.
parameterised so that slight vi- 1 LED
brations will not trigger the alarm. Radio interference 2 Right button ( 60)
Once the system has been activ- 3 Left button (ribbed)
Radio systems or devices trans-
ated, any attempt to tamper with ( 59)
mitting on the same frequency as
z the vehicle is indicated acoustic-
the remote control of the DWA
ally by the siren and visually by Activation
anti-theft alarm can interfere with
all four turn indicators flashing in
operation of the system. If prob- with alarm system (DWA) OE
unison.
lems of this nature occur, point
You can change some of your
the remote control toward the
DWA alarm system's parameters
vehicle from another direction.
to suit your personal preferences.
Activation with motion Activation of the alarm function movements occurring in transit
sensor is indicated by the turn indicators could trigger the alarm. 5
flashing twice and the alarm tone
sounding twice. Deactivating motion 59
sensor
Conserving battery in
the control unit (DWA
deactivated)

Anti-theft alarm
The DWA switches off to con-
serve the battery if it has been
deactivated for approximately one
hour. If you want to activate the
There are two methods of activ- alarm function after the anti-theft
ating the alarm function: alarm has shut down in this way,
Operate the 1 button on the you have to switch the ignition
remote control once. The Press button 1 on the remote z
on and then off again. control a second time during
alarm function is activated
after 15 seconds. Operate the activation phase.
Motion sensor when
the 1 button for more than Turn indicators flash three
motorcycle is to be times.
one second if the ignition was transported
switched off more than one Alarm tone sounds three times.
If you want to transport your Motion sensor is deactivated.
minute ago.
motorcycle by train or on a
Switch off the ignition (if pro-
trailer, for example, it is advisable
grammed). The alarm function
to switch off the motion
is activated after 45 seconds.
sensor. If the motion sensor
is not switched off the severe
 Alarm function Alarm Reason for an alarm
5 with alarm system (DWA) OE Once you have deactivated the
60 alarm function, the DWA LED
Alarm triggers indicates the reason for potential
A DWA alarm can be triggered alarm activation for one minute:
by: Flashes once: motion sensor:
Motion sensor. motorcycle was tilted towards
the front/rear.
Anti-theft alarm

An attempt to use an unauthor-

ised vehicle key to switch on Flashes twice: motion sensor:
the ignition. motorcycle was tilted towards
Disconnection of the anti-theft The alarm tone continues for the side.
alarm (DWA) from the vehicle's 26 seconds. The system is act- Flashes three times: the igni-
battery (DWA internal battery ive again another 12 seconds tion was switched on using an
in the anti-theft alarm provides later. Press the 1 button on the authorised remote key.
z power). remote control to stop an activ- Flashes four times: the alarm
ated alarm tone at any time. This system was disconnected from
function does not change the the vehicle battery.
status of the anti-theft alarm.
Information on alarm
While an alarm is in progress an
alarm tone sounds and the turn triggering
indicators flash. You can program If an alarm was triggered after
the type of alarm tone. the last activation of the alarm
function, the rider is notified
accordingly by an alarm tone
sounding once when the ignition
is switched on.
Deactivation you want to deactivate the alarm
with alarm system (DWA) OE
function after the receiver has 5
shut down in this way, you have
to switch the ignition on. 61
Deactivating alarm
function
Programming
NOTICE with alarm system (DWA) OE

Anti-theft alarm
Note that you can deactivate the Programming options
alarm function with the ignition You can customise the follow-
Operate the 1 button of the re-
key only when the kill switch is in ing parameters of your anti-theft
mote control once or switch on
the RUN position. alarm:
the ignition using an authorised
ignition key. Confirmation alarm tone after
NOTICE Turn indicators flash once. activation/deactivation of the
Alarm tone sounds once (if DWA in addition to flashing
If the alarm function is deactiv-
turn indicators.
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ated by the remote control and programmed).
the ignition is not subsequently Alarm function is deactivated. Rising and falling or intermittent
switched on, the alarm func- alarm tone.
tion automatically goes active Conserving the battery Automatic activation of the
again after 30 seconds if "Ac- (DWA activated) alarm function after the igni-
tivation after ignition OFF" is Approximately one hour after the tion is switched off.
programmed. alarm is armed, the receiver for
the remote control in the DWA
anti-theft alarm shuts down in
order not to draw power un-
necessarily from the battery. If
 Default settings Press button 1 three times. Step 1: Do you want a con-
5 The anti-theft alarm ships with Acknowledgement tone sounds firmation tone to sound after
the following default settings: once. activation/deactivation of the
62 anti-theft alarm?
Confirmation alarm tone after Within ten seconds, switch off
having activated/deactivated the ignition. Yes:
the DWA: no. Press button 2 three times. Press button 1.
Alarm tone: intermittent. Acknowledgement tone sounds
once. No:
Anti-theft alarm

Automatic activation of the Press button 2.

alarm function when switch- Within ten seconds, switch on
ing off the ignition: no. the ignition. Step 2:
Acknowledgement tone sounds No function allocated to this step.
Programming anti-theft three times. Press button 1 or button 2.
alarm The programming function is
active. Step 3: Which alarm tone
Programming is a four-step pro- would you like the alarm to
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cess, although no function is al- sound?
located to step 2. The number of Rising and falling:
times the anti-theft alarm LED on Press button 1.
the vehicle flashes corresponds
to the active programming step. Intermittent:
An alarm tone sounds by way of Press button 2.
confirmation when button 1 is
Step 4: Do you want to have
pressed, and an acknowledge-
Deactivating alarm function the alarm function activated
ment tone sounds when button 2
( 61). automatically when you switch
is pressed.
Switch on the ignition. off the ignition?
Yes: The anti-theft alarm LED goes Registering remote
Press button 1. out and four acknowledgement control 5
tones sound.
No: 63
Press button 2. Registering additional
Under what remote controls
circumstances is with alarm system (DWA) OE

Anti-theft alarm
programming aborted? When is it necessary to
Programming is cancelled by register a remote control?
switching off the ignition prior to
If you want to register an addi-
the last programming step, or it
tional remote control or register Deactivate the alarm function.
is automatically cancelled if more
a remote control as a replace- Switch on the ignition.
than 30 seconds elapse between
ment for one that has been mis- Press button 2 three times.
two programming steps.
The new settings are not saved if
laid, you must always register all Acknowledgement tone sounds z
the remote control units with the once.
programming is aborted.
anti-theft alarm. You can register Within ten seconds, switch off
Saving programming a maximum of four remote con- the ignition.
trol units. Press button 2 three times.
Programming is automatically
saved by switching off the igni- Acknowledgement tone sounds
tion after the last programming once.
step or it is automatically saved Within ten seconds, switch on
30 seconds after the last pro- the ignition.
gramming step.
 Acknowledgement tone sounds Termination of When is it necessary to
5 twice. registration synchronise the remote
You can now register a maximum Registration is terminated in the control?
64 of four remote control units with following situations: The remote control has to be
the anti-theft alarm. Registration 4 remote control units have synchronised if the buttons of
is a three-step process and has been logged on. the remote control have been
to be repeated for each remote
Ignition is switched OFF. pressed more than 256 times
control unit.
Anti-theft alarm

30 seconds elapse without a outside the receiver's range.

Press and hold down button 1 Once this limit has been reached,
button being pressed after the
and button 2. the receiver on the vehicle will no
ignition has been switched off.
LED flashes for ten seconds. longer react to the signals from
30 seconds elapse without a
As soon as the LED goes out, button being pressed after a the remote control.
release button 1 and button 2. remote control unit has been
LED lights up. registered.
Press button 1 or button 2.
z Alarm tone sounds once. When registration terminates the
LED goes out. LED flashes and the acknow-
Remote control has been re- ledgement tone sounds three
gistered. times.
Repeat this three-step proced-
ure for each additional remote Synchronising
control. with alarm system (DWA) OE
Synchronising remote Battery
control with alarm system (DWA) OE 5
65
When does the battery
have to be changed?
The batteries in the remote con-
trol must be renewed after ap-

Anti-theft alarm
proximately 2-3 years. You can
tell that the battery is weak if the
LED does not light up or lights Remove screw 1 and remove
up only briefly when a button is bottom part of housing 2.
Press and hold down button 1 pressed. Slide old battery 3 forward
and button 2. from under retainer 4.
Changing battery Insert a new battery. In this
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes out, process, make sure the positive z
ATTENTION terminal of the battery is facing
release button 1 and button 2.
Batteries unsuitable or not upwards.
LED lights up.
inserted in compliance with Position the lower housing sec-
Press button 1 or button 2.
correct procedure tion on the lug 5 at the front
LED goes out.
edge and close it. In this pro-
Remote control has been syn- Component damage
cess, observe the two guide
chronised. Use only the specified type of
pins 6.
battery (see "Technical Data").
Install the screw.
When inserting the battery,
always make sure polarity is The LED on the remote con-
trol lights up, indicating that the
correct.
 remote control has to be activ-
5 ated.

66

Anti-theft alarm

To activate the remote con-

trol, make sure that it is within
range of the receiver and press
z button 1 twice.
LED 2 starts flashing and then
goes out after a few seconds.
The remote control is again
ready for use.
Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6
67
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Adjustment
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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 Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Headlight
6 Adjusting mirrors Headlight beam throw and
68 spring preload
Headlight beam throw is gener-
ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
Adjustment

not suffice only if the motorcycle

is very heavily loaded. Under
these circumstances, headlight
Push protective cap 1 up over beam throw has to be adjusted
the threaded fastener on the to suit the weight carried by the
Turn the mirror to the correct
z mirror arm. motorcycle.
position.
Counter-holder nut 2 and turn
the mirror arm to the desired NOTICE
position.
If there are doubts about the cor-
Push the protective cap over
rect headlight beam throw, have
the threaded fastener.
the setting checked by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Adjusting headlight beam ist workshop, best of all by a between the clutch lever and
throw BMW Motorrad dealer. the handlebar grip. 6
Turn adjusting screw 1
Clutch counter-clockwise to reduce 69
the span between the clutch
Clutch lever
lever and the handlebar grip.
WARNING NOTICE

Adjustment
Adjusting the clutch lever The adjusting screw is easier to
while riding turn if you push the clutch lever
Risk of accident forward.
Do not attempt to adjust the
If, for a high load, the adjust- clutch lever unless the motor-
ment of the spring pre-load is Brakes z
cycle is at a standstill.
no longer sufficient not to dazzle Brake lever
oncoming traffic:
Turn adjusting screw 1 WARNING
counter-clockwise with open-
Relocated brake fluid tank
ended spanner 2 (on-board
toolkit) to lower the headlight Air in the brake system
beam. Do not turn the handlebars or
the handlebar fitting on the
When the motorcycle is again handlebar.
ridden with a lower load:
Have the basic settings of the Turn adjusting screw 1
headlight restored by a special- clockwise to increase the span
 Remove seat ( 54).
6 WARNING NOTICE

70 Adjusting the brake lever The adjusting screw is easier to

while riding turn if you push the brake lever
Risk of accident forward.
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor- Spring preload
Adjustment

cycle is at a standstill. Adapt to load

It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo- Remove on-board toolkit 1.
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
z load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preload

Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span for rear wheel
between the brake lever and without Electronic Suspension
the handlebar grip. Adjustment (ESA) OE
Turn adjusting screw 1
Place the motorcycle on its
counter-clockwise to reduce
stand on firm, even ground.
the span between the brake
lever and the handlebar grip.
 Damping
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear Adapt to surface 6
conditions 71
Turn the adjuster knob anti-
clockwise to the limit posi- Damping must be adapted to suit
tion. (One-up riding without the condition of the surface on
luggage) which the motorcycle is ridden
and to suit spring preload.

Adjustment
Turn the adjuster knob anti- An uneven surface requires
clockwise to the limit posi- softer damping than a smooth
tion, and then 10 turns clock- surface.
WARNING wise. (One-up with luggage)
An increase in spring preload
Spring preload setting and Turn the adjuster knob clock- requires firmer damping, a re-
spring-strut damping setting wise to the limit position. duction in spring preload re- z
not matched. (Two-up with luggage) quires softer damping.
Impaired handling. Stow the on-board toolkit in its
Adjust spring-strut damping to correct position. Adjusting the damping
suit spring preload. Installing the seat ( 55). characteristic for rear
If you want to increase spring wheel
preload, use the tool from the without Electronic Suspension
on-board toolkit to turn knob 1 Adjustment (ESA) OE
clockwise.
Place the motorcycle on its
If you want to reduce spring
stand on firm, even ground.
preload, use the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn knob 1
counter-clockwise.
6 Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
72 characteristic
Turn the adjuster knob clock-
wise to the limit position, and
then 0.5 turns anti-clockwise.
(One-up with luggage)
Adjustment

Turn the adjuster knob clock-

Turn the adjusting screw 1 wise to the limit position, and
clockwise to harden the damp- then 0.5 turns anti-clockwise.
ing action. (Two-up with luggage)
z Turn the adjusting screw 1 an-
ticlockwise to soften the damp-
ing action.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
Turn the adjuster knob clock-
wise to the limit position, and
then 1.5 turns anti-clockwise.
(One-up riding without lug-
gage)
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7
73
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
When changing the load status . . . . . 76
Always before riding off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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Every 3rd refuelling stop . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 z
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
 Safety instructions Do not exceed the permissible with topcase OA
7 Rider's equipment
gross weight and be sure to Note the maximum permissible
comply with the instructions on payload and the speed limit
74 The following clothing will protect loading. for riding with topcase fitted,
you for every journey: as stated on the label inside
Adjusting spring preload set-
Helmet the case (see also the section
ting and damping to the total
Motorcycling jacket and entitled "Accessories").
weight.
trousers
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with sports cases OA with tank bag OA

Gloves
or Note the maximum permissible
Boots
with touring cases OA
z payload of the tank rucksack
This applies even to short Ensure that the case volumes (see also the section entitled
journeys, and to every season on the left and right are equal. "Accessories").
of the year. Your authorised Make sure that the weight is
BMW Motorrad dealer will be uniformly distributed between Payload of tank rucksack
glad to advise you on the correct right and left.
clothing for every purpose. Pack heavy items at the bot-
≤5 kg
tom and toward the inboard
Load correctly side. with luggage carrier OE
Note the maximum permissible
WARNING Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
payload of the luggage carrier
Handling adversely affected for riding with cases fitted, as
(see also the section entitled
by overloading and imbal- stated on the label inside the
"Accessories").
anced loads case (see also the section en-
Risk of falling titled "Accessories").
 Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter
Payload of luggage car-
rier Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel 7
monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, 75
max 10 kg and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
Speed WARNING The following guidelines must be
If you ride at high speed, always Exhaust gases adversely af- observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.

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bear in mind that various bound- fecting health
ary conditions can adversely af- Risk of asphyxiation Do not attempt to start or run
fect the handling of your motor- the engine with a spark-plug
cycle, e.g.:
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
cap disconnected.
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Do not run the engine in an
Spring-strut and shock-ab- enclosed space. Stop the engine immediately if
sorber system not set up cor- it misfires.
rectly Risk of burn injury Use only unleaded fuel.
Imbalanced load Comply with all specified main-
Loose clothing CAUTION tenance intervals.
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the ATTENTION
Added luggage systems such
as cases, topcase, two-way ra- vehicle is in use Unburned fuel in catalytic
dio box and tank rucksack. Ob- Risk of burn injury converter
serve the speed limit indicated When you park the vehicle Damage to catalytic converter
on the label in the respective make sure that no-one and no Note the points listed for
luggage system. objects can come into contact protection of the catalytic
with the hot engine and ex- converter.
haust system.
 Risk of overheating Do not tamper with the vehicle Always before riding off
7 in any way that could result in
Check operation of the brake
ATTENTION tuned performance.
76 system.
Engine running for prolonged Check operation of the lights
Comply with checklist
period with vehicle at stand- and signalling equipment.
still At regular intervals, use the Checking clutch function
Overheating due to insufficient checklist below to check your ( 105).
motorcycle.
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cooling; in extreme cases vehicle Checking tyre tread depth

fire ( 107).
Do not allow the engine to idle When changing the Check that cases and luggage
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unnecessarily. load status are securely held in place.
Ride away immediately after without Electronic Suspension
starting the engine. Adjustment (ESA) OE Every 3rd refuelling
Adjusting spring preload for stop
Tampering rear wheel ( 70). Checking engine oil level
ATTENTION ( 98).
Adjusting the damping charac-
teristic for rear wheel ( 71). Checking front brake pad thick-
Tampering with the motor- ness ( 101).
cycle (e.g. engine manage- with Electronic Suspension Ad- Check rear brake pad thickness
ment ECU, throttle valves, justment (ESA) OE ( 102).
clutch) Adjusting the chassis and Checking brake-fluid level, front
Damage to the affected parts, suspension ( 52). brakes ( 103).
failure of safety-relevant func- Checking the brake-fluid level,
tions, voiding of warranty rear brakes ( 104).
 Check coolant level ( 106). with Automatic Stability Control
Lubricate the chain ( 116). (ASC) OE 7
Check chain sag ( 116). ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
77
gress. ( 79)
Starting Select neutral or, if a gear is
Start engine engaged, pull the clutch lever.

NOTICE

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ATTENTION
You cannot start the motorcycle
Sufficient gearbox lubrication Press starter button 1.
with the side stand extended and z
only with the engine is run-
a gear engaged. The engine will
ning. NOTICE
switch itself off if you start it with
Gearbox damage the gearbox in neutral and then
Do not allow the motorcycle to The start attempt is automatic-
engage a gear before retracting ally interrupted if battery voltage
roll for a lengthy period of time the side stand.
or push it a long distance with is too low. Recharge the battery
the engine switched off. When starting a cold engine before you start the engine, or
at low ambient temperatures: use jump leads and a donor bat-
Switching on ignition ( 42). disengage the clutch and turn tery to start.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed. the twistgrip slightly to open See the subsection on jump
( 78) the throttle. starting in "Maintenance" for
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- more details.
gress. ( 78)
The engine starts.
 If the engine refuses to start, Phase 3 torcycle has to move forward a
7 consult the troubleshooting The rev. counter and speedo- few metres for the wheel-speed
chart in the section entitled meter needles both swing to the sensors to be tested.
78 "Technical data". ( 152) starting position on their scales.
Phase 1
At the same time, all the indicator
Pre-Ride-Check and warning lights switched on in Test of the diagnosable system
When the ignition is switched the initial phase are switched off components with the vehicle at a
on, the instrument cluster runs a in reverse sequence. standstill.
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test of the instrument dials and

ABS telltale and warning
the indicator and warning lights The malfunction indicator lamp
z light flashes.
known as the "Pre-Ride-Check". only goes out after 15 seconds.
The test is aborted if you start
If a needle did not move or if an Phase 2
the engine before it completes.
indicator or warning light did not Test of the wheel-speed sensors
Phase 1 illuminate: as the vehicle pulls away from
The engine speed and speed Have the fault rectified as rest.
indicators move up to the end quickly as possible by a
ABS telltale and warning
stop. At the same time, all the specialist workshop, preferably
light flashes.
indicator and warning lights are an authorised BMW Motorrad
switched on in succession. dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
Phase 2 ABS self-diagnosis completed
The 'General' warning light BMW Motorrad ABS performs The ABS telltale and warning
changes from yellow to red. self-diagnosis to ensure its op- light goes out.
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The mo-
 Check all the telltale and warn- Phase 1 You can continue to ride. Bear
ing lights. Test of the diagnosable system in mind that the ASC function 7
After the ABS self-diagnosis components with the vehicle at a is not available.
completes, an indicator show- Have the fault rectified as 79
standstill.
ing an ABS fault will appear. quickly as possible by a
You can continue to ride. Bear ASC telltale and warning specialist workshop, preferably
in mind that the ABS function light slow-flashes. an authorised BMW Motorrad
is not available. dealer.

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Have the fault rectified as Phase 2
quickly as possible by a Test of the diagnosis-compatible Running in
specialist workshop, preferably system components while the
Engine
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an authorised BMW Motorrad motorcycle is on the move.
Until the running-in check,
dealer.
ASC telltale and warning vary the throttle opening and
ASC self-diagnosis light slow-flashes. engine-speed range frequently;
avoid riding at constant engine
with Automatic Stability Control ASC self-diagnosis rpm for prolonged periods.
(ASC) OE completed Try to do most of your rid-
BMW Motorrad ASC performs The ASC telltale and warning ing during this initial period on
self-diagnosis to ensure its op- light goes out. twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per- ing high-speed main roads and
formed automatically when you Check all the indicator and highways if possible.
switch on the ignition. warning lights. Comply with the rpm limits for
After the ASC self-diagnosis running in.
completes, an indicator show-
ing an ASC fault will appear.
 Shifting gear
7 Running-in speed WARNING
with on-board computer OE
80 New brake pads
<5000 min-1 (Odometer read- Longer stopping distance, risk of rpm redline warning
ing 0...1200 km) accident
No full load (Odometer reading Apply the brakes in good
0...1200 km) time.
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Note the mileage after which

Tyres
the running-in check should be
z carried out. New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
Mileage until the first riding in a restrained manner at
running-in check various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro- The rpm redline warning indic-
500...1200 km cedure is essential if the tyres are ates to drivers when the engine
to achieve maximum grip. has reached the engine speed
Brake pads
WARNING range highlighted in red. This
New brake pads have to bed
signal is indicated by an rpm red-
down before they can achieve
New tyres losing grip on wet line warning 1 flashing in red.
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re- roads and at extreme bank The signal remains active until
duction in braking efficiency by angles you shift up or reduce engine
exerting greater pressure on the Risk of accident speed. The rpm redline warning
levers. Ride carefully and avoid ex- can be activated or deactivated
tremely sharp inclines. by the rider.
Activating the rpm redline OFF: rpm redline warning de- the dynamic increase in load at
warning activated. the front wheel. Remember to 7
Switching on ignition ( 42). To save the setting, press pull the clutch at the same time.
button 1 and button 2 at In the "panic braking situations" 81
the same time and hold that are trained so frequently
them down until the reading braking force is applied as rap-
changes. idly as possible and with the
rider's full force applied to the

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Brakes brake levers; under these circum-
stances the dynamic shift in load
How can stopping
distribution cannot keep pace z
distance be minimised? with the increase in deceleration
Each time the brakes are applied, and the tyres cannot transmit the
a load distribution shift takes full braking force to the surface
Press button 1 and button 2 place with the load shifting for- of the road.
at the same time and hold ward from the rear to the front
them down until the reading wheel. The sharper the motor- Under these circumstances the
changes. cycle decelerates, the more load front wheel can lock up.
FLASH 3 and ON or OFF are is shifted to the front wheel. The
displayed. higher the wheel load, the more BMW Motorrad ABS prevents
Repeatedly press button 1 until braking force can be transmitted the front wheel from locking up.
the reading shows the mode without the wheel locking.
you want. To optimise stopping distance,
ON: rpm redline warning activ- apply the front brakes rapidly and
ated. keep on increasing the force you
apply to the brake lever. This
makes the best possible use of
 Descending mountain Riding on salted or gritted Parking your
7 passes roads. motorcycle
After work has been carried on
82 the brakes, due to traces of oil Side stand
WARNING
or grease. Switch off the engine.
Braking only with the rear Riding on dirt-covered surfaces On a gradient, the motorcycle
brake on mountain descents or off-road. should always face uphill; se-
Brake fade, destruction of the lect 1st gear.
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brakes due to overheating

Use both front and rear brakes, WARNING ATTENTION
z and make use of the engine's Wetness and dirt result in
braking effect as well. Poor ground underneath the
diminished braking efficiency stand
Risk of accident Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
Wet and dirty brakes
Apply the brakes lightly while topples
Wetness and dirt on the brake riding to remove wetness and
discs and the brake pads dimin- Always check that the ground
dirt, or dismount and clean the under the stand is level and
ish braking efficiency. brakes.
Delayed braking action or poor firm.
Think ahead and brake in good
braking efficiency must be time until full braking efficiency
reckoned with in the following ATTENTION
is restored.
situations: Additional weight placing
Riding in the rain or through strain on the side stand
puddles of water. Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
After the vehicle has been topples
washed.
 Do not sit or lean on the Always check that the ground
vehicle while it is propped on under the stand is level and ATTENTION
7
the side stand. firm. Engine operation with leaded 83
Extend the side stand and prop fuel
the motorcycle on the stand. ATTENTION Damage to catalytic converter
If the camber of the roadway Centre stand folds in due to Do not attempt to run the
permits, turn the handlebars all sharp movements vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel

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the way to the left. Risk of damage to parts if vehicle with metallic additives (e.g.
On a gradient, the motorcycle topples manganese or iron).
should always face uphill; se- Do not lean or sit on the You can run the engine on fuel z
lect 1st gear. vehicle with the centre stand with a maximum ethanol con-
Centre stand extended. tent of 10 %, i.e. E10.
with centre stand OE Extend the centre stand and lift Recommended fuel
the motorcycle onto the stand. grade
Switch off the engine.
On a gradient, the motorcycle Refuelling Super unleaded
should always face uphill. 95 ROZ/RON
Fuel grade
89 AKI
ATTENTION Requirement
For optimum fuel consumption,
Poor ground underneath the
fuel should be sulphur-free or as
stand
low-sulphur as possible.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
 Refuelling Damage to the surfaces (surfaces Use the ignition key to unlock
7 become unsightly or dull) fuel filler cap 2 by turning the
WARNING Clean plastic surfaces immedi- key clockwise, and flip the cap
84 ately after contact with fuel. open.
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion Make sure the ground is level
Do not smoke. Never bring and firm and place the motor-
a naked flame near the fuel cycle on its side stand.
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tank.
NOTICE

z ATTENTION The volume of the tank can be

utilised to the full only when the
Component damage motorcycle is propped on its side
Component damage caused by stand.
overfilled fuel tank
Overfilling the fuel tank will Refuel with fuel of the grade
cause excess fuel to penetrate stated below; do not fill the
the carbon canister and cause tank beyond the bottom edge
component damage. of the fuel filler neck.
Fill the fuel tank up to the NOTICE
lower edge of the filler neck
only. When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
ATTENTION up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the new level
Wetting of plastic surfaces Open protective cap 1.
will not be registered and the fuel
by fuel warning light indicating that the
level is down to reserve will not Securing motorcycle Secure the vehicle to prevent it
be switched off.
for transportation toppling, preferably with the as- 7
sistance of a second person.
Make sure that all components 85
NOTICE Push the motorcycle onto the
that might come into contact
The "usable fuel capacity" spe- with straps used to secure the transportation flat and hold it in
cified in the technical data is the motorcycle are adequately pro- position: do not place it on the
quantity that the fuel tank could tected against scratching. side stand or centre stand.

Riding
hold if refilled after it had been
run dry and the engine had cut
out due to a lack of fuel. z
Usable fuel capacity

approx. 15 l

Fuel reserve

ATTENTION ATTENTION
approx. 3 l
Press the fuel tank cap down Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components
firmly to close. being lifted on to stand Component damage
Remove the ignition key and Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Do not trap components such
close the protective cap. topples as brake lines or cable legs.
At the front, secure the straps
to the bottom fork bridge on
 both sides and tighten the
7 straps.
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At the rear, secure the straps

to the rear footrests on both
sides and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the vehicle's suspension should
be compressed tightly front
and rear.
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General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
8
87
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . 88
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Engineering details
Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) . . . . 91

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 General instructions imminent. Before this situation wheels will continue to rotate un-
8 To find out more about engineer-
can occur, ABS intervenes and der all imaginable circumstances,
adapts braking pressure to the because this is the precondition
88 ing go to:
maximum transferable braking for ensuring directional stability.
bmw-motorrad.com/technik force. The wheels continue to As soon as it registers the actual
turn and the driving stability is circumstances, the system re-
Anti-lock brake system retained irrespective of the road acts instantly and adjusts braking
(ABS) condition. force accordingly to achieve op-
Engineering details

How does ABS work? timum braking.

What are the effects of
The amount of braking force that Rear wheel lift
surface irregularities?
can be transferred to the road
Surface irregularities can cause Under very severe and sudden
depends on factors that include
the wheels to lose contact tem- deceleration, however, under
the coefficient of friction of the
porarily with the road surface. If certain circumstances it is pos-
road surface. Loose stones, ice
this happens the braking force sible that the BMW Motorrad
and snow or a wet road all have
that can be transmitted to the ABS will be unable to prevent
much lower coefficients of friction
road can drop to zero. If the the rear wheel from lifting clear
z than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
brakes are applied under these of the ground. If this happens
The lower the coefficient of fric-
circumstances the ABS has to the outcome can be a highsiding
tion, the longer the braking dis-
reduce braking force to ensure situation in which the motorcycle
tance.
that directional stability is main- can flip over.
If the rider increases braking
tained when the wheels regain
pressure to the extent that brak-
contact with the road surface.
ing force exceeds the maximum
At this instant the ABS must
transferable limit, the wheels start
assume an extremely low coef-
to lock and the motorcycle loses
ficient of friction, so that the
its directional stability; a fall is
 Special situations iary stand, engine idling or with
WARNING
The speeds of the front and rear a gear engaged. 8
Rear wheel lift due to severe wheels are compared as one Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while des- 89
braking means of detecting a wheel's
Risk of falling incipient tendency to lock. If cending off-road.
When you brake sharply, bear the system registers implaus-
If a fault message is issued on
in mind that ABS control can- ible values for a lengthy period
account of exceptional riding
the ABS function is deactivated

Engineering details
not always be relied on to pre- conditions, you can reactivate
vent the rear wheel from lifting for safety reasons and an ABS
the ABS function by switching
clear of the ground. fault message is issued. Self-dia-
the ignition off and on again.
gnosis has to complete before
What is the design fault messages can be issued. How important is regular
baseline for In addition to problems with the maintenance?
BMW Motorrad ABS? BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can also cause WARNING
Within the limits imposed by
a fault message to be issued:
physics, the BMW Motorrad ABS Brake system not regularly
Riding for a lengthy period with z
ensures directional stability on serviced.
the front wheel lifted off the
any surface. The system is not Risk of accident
ground (wheelie).
optimised for special require-
Rear wheel rotating with the In order to ensure that the ABS
ments that apply under extreme
vehicle held stationary by ap- is always maintained in op-
competitive situations off-road or
plying the front brake (burn- timum condition, it is essen-
on the race course.
out). tial for you to comply strictly
Heating up with the motorcycle with the specified inspection
on the centre stand or an auxil- intervals.
 Reserves for safety Automatic Stability on the motorcycle), especially
8 The potentially shorter braking Control (ASC) when style of riding takes rider
distances which BMW Motorrad and machine close to the limits
90 with Automatic Stability Control imposed by physics.
ABS permits must not be used
(ASC) OE The system is not optimised for
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en- special requirements that apply
How does ASC work? under extreme competitive situ-
suring a safety margin in genuine
The BMW Motorrad ASC com- ations off-road or on the race
emergencies.
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pares the speed of rotation of the course. The BMW Motorrad

WARNING front wheel and the rear wheel. ASC can be deactivated in these
The differential is used to com- cases.
Braking when cornering pute slip as a measure of the
Risk of accident despite ABS reserves of stability available at WARNING
Invariably, the rider bears re- the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a
sponsibility for assessing road certain limit, the engine control Risky riding
and traffic conditions and ad- intervenes and adapts the engine Risk of accident despite ASC
opting his or her style of riding torque accordingly. Invariably, the rider bears re-
z accordingly. sponsibility for assessing road
Do not take risks that would What is the design and traffic conditions and ad-
negate the additional margin of baseline for ASC? opting his or her style of riding
safety offered by this system. The BMW Motorrad ASC is de- accordingly.
signed as an assistant system Do not take risks that would
for the rider during use on public negate the additional safety
roads. The extent to which the offered by this system.
rider affects ASC control can be
considerable (weight shifts when
cornering, items of luggage loose
Special situations Riding for a lengthy period with so as to restore stability with the
In accordance with the laws of the front wheel lifted off the least possible delay. 8
physics, the ability to accelerate ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the When riding on a slippery sur- 91
is restricted more and more as
vehicle held stationary by ap- face, never snap the throttle
the angle of heel increases. Con-
plying the front brake (burn- twistgrip fully closed without
sequently, there can be a per-
out). pulling the clutch at the same
ceptible reduction in acceleration
Heating up with the motorcycle time. Engine braking torque can
out of very tight bends.

Engineering details
on the centre stand or an auxil- cause the rear wheel to lock, with
The speeds of the front and iary stand, engine idling or with a corresponding loss of stability.
rear wheels are compared as a gear engaged. The BMW Motorrad ASC is un-
one means of detecting the rear able to control a situation of this
wheel's incipient tendency to Accelerating the motorcycle to nature.
spin or slip sideways. If the sys- a speed in excess of 5 km/h
tem registers implausible values after switching the ignition off Tyre pressure
for a lengthy period the ASC and then on again reactivates the monitoring (RDC)
function is deactivated for safety ASC.
reasons and an ASC fault mes-
with tyre pressure control z
If the front wheel lifts clear of the (RDC) OE
sage is issued. Self-diagnosis
has to complete before fault ground under severe accelera- Function
messages can be issued. tion, the ASC reduces engine
torque until the front wheel re- A sensor integrated into each
The following exceptional tyre measures the air tempera-
riding conditions can lead to gains contact with the ground.
ture and the air pressure inside
an automatic shutdown of the Under these circumstances,
the tyre and transmits this in-
BMW Motorrad ASC: BMW Motorrad recommends
formation to the control unit.
rolling the throttle slightly closed
 Each sensor has a centrifugal- temperature, on the driving style Tyre pressure within permitted
8 force tripswitch that does not and the duration of the ride. tolerance.
enable transmission of the meas- Tyre pressure close to limit of
92 The tyre pressure readings permitted tolerance.
ured values until the vehicle has
accelerated to about 30 km/h. shown by the multifunction Tyre pressure outside permit-
The display shows "­­" for each display are temperature- ted tolerance.
tyre until the tyre-pressure signal compensated. They are based
is received for the first time. The on a tyre air temperature of Pressure adaptation
Engineering details

sensors continue to transmit the 20 °C. Filling pressure testers at Compare the RDC value on the
measured-value signals for ap- filling stations do not compensate multifunction display with the
proximately 15 minutes after the for temperature. The measured value in the table on the back
motorcycle comes to a stop. tyre pressure is dependent on cover of the Rider's Manual.
the tyre air temperature. In Then use the air line at a service
An error message is issued if most instances, therefore, these station to compensate for the
wheels without sensors are fitted gauge readings will not tally with difference between the RDC
to a motorcycle equipped with an the pressures shown by the reading and the value in the
RDC control unit. multifunction display. table.
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Temperature Tyre pressure ranges Example: According to the
compensation The RDC control unit differen- Rider's Manual, the tyre pressure
Tyre pressure is a temperature- tiates between 3 tyre pressure should be 2.5 bar, but the
dependent variable: pressure in- ranges, all of which are paramet- reading in the multifunction
creases as tyre air temperature rised for the vehicle: display is 2.3 bar. The tester at
rises and decreases as tyre air the filling station shows 2.4 bar.
temperature drops. Tyre air tem- You must now increase this value
perature depends on ambient
by 0.2 bar to 2.6 bar to establish
the correct tyre pressure. 8
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
9
95
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Service toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Maintenance
Headlight fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 z
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Trim panel components . . . . . . . . . . . 122
 General instructions Toolkit 3 Adjusting mirror arm
9 The "Maintenance" chapter de-
( 68).
Adjusting headlight beam
96 scribes straightforward proced-
throw ( 69).
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis- Service toolkit
ted as applicable. The tightening with service tool kit OA
Maintenance

torques for the threaded fasten-

ers on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical
data". 1 Screwdriver handle
Further information on mainten- 2 Reversible screwdriver
ance and repair work is available blade
z from your BMW Motorrad author- Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
ised dealer in the form of a DVD.
Replacing bulbs for front
Some of the work requires spe- and rear turn indicators
cial tools and a thorough know- ( 121).
Replacing bulb for brake BMW Motorrad has assembled
ledge of the technology involved. a service toolkit that is ideal for
If you are in doubt, consult a light and rear light
( 120). carrying out extended work (e.g.
specialist workshop, preferably removing and installing wheels)
your authorised BMW Motorrad Removing battery
( 128). on this motorcycle. You can ob-
dealer. tain the tools set from your au-
Removing body panels.
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
3 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 13/17
Front-wheel stand with centre stand OE Use locating pins 3 to set the
Installing the front-wheel
Make sure the ground is level front-wheel stand to the de- 9
and firm and place the motor- sired height.
stand cycle on its centre stand. Centre the front-wheel stand 97
relative to the front wheel and
ATTENTION push it against the front axle.
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without ac-

Maintenance
companying use of centre
stand or auxiliary stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxili- z
ary stand before lifting the front Use basic stand with front-
wheel with the BMW Motorrad wheel adapter. The basic stand
front-wheel stand. and its accessory compon- Align the two adapters 2 so
ents are available from your that the front forks are securely
without centre stand OE
BMW Motorrad authorised seated.
Make sure the ground is level dealer. Tighten securing screws 1.
and firm and place the mo- Slacken securing screw 1.
torcycle on a suitable auxili-
Push the two adapters 2
ary stand. BMW Motorrad re-
apart until the front forks slide
commends the BMW Motorrad
between them.
auxiliary stand.
 Make sure the motorcycle is Securing light-top shield
9 standing firmly.

98 Headlight fairing
Swinging headlight fairing
down
Maintenance

Apply uniform pressure to push

the front-wheel stand down Swing headlight fairing 2 up,
and raise the motorcycle. making sure that bushings 3
are in position.
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Install screws 1.
ATTENTION
Remove screws 1.
Engine oil
Centre stand retracts if the
Carefully swing headlight fair- Checking engine oil level
vehicle lifted too high
ing 2 forward, making sure that
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle ATTENTION
bushings 3 do not drop out.
topples
When raising the vehicle, make Misinterpretation of oil level
sure that the centre stand re- reading, because oil level is
mains on the ground. temperature-dependent (the
If necessary, adjust the height higher the temperature, the
of the front-wheel stand. higher the oil level)
Engine damage with centre stand OE
Check the oil level only Check that the engine is at op- 9
after a lengthy ride or when erating temperature, make sure
the engine is at operating 99
the ground is level and firm
temperature. and place the motorcycle on its
Wipe the area around the oil centre stand.
filler neck clean.

Maintenance
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer. Use a dry cloth to wipe gauge
Switch off the engine. length 2 clean.
Seat the oil dipstick on the filler
ATTENTION neck, but do not engage the
threads. z
Vehicle topples to side when
Remove the oil dipstick and
being lifted on to stand
check the oil level.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Remove oil dipstick 1.
topples
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the as-
sistance of a second person.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
 Secure the vehicle to prevent it
9 Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
toppling, preferably with the as-
sistance of a second person.
100
max 0.4 l (Difference between Make sure the ground is level
MIN and MAX) and firm and place the motor-
If the oil level is below the MIN cycle on its stand.
mark: Wipe the area around the filler
Maintenance

Topping up the engine oil neck clean.

( 100).
Engine oil, specified level If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
between MIN and MAX Have the oil level corrected
z marks by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
Engine oil, quantity for BMW Motorrad dealer.
topping up
Install the oil dipstick.
SAE 15W-50, API SJ /
JASO MA2, Additives (e.g.
Topping up the engine oil Remove oil dipstick 1.
molybdenum-based) are not ATTENTION
ATTENTION
permissible because they can
attack coated components of Vehicle topples to side when Use of insufficient engine oil
the engine, BMW Motorrad being lifted on to stand or too much engine oil
recommends BMW Motorrad Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Engine damage
ADVANTEC Pro oil. topples
 Always make sure that the oil Checking front brake pad
level is correct. thickness 9
Top up the engine oil to the Make sure the ground is level 101
specified level. and firm and place the motor-
Checking engine oil level cycle on its stand.
( 98).
Install the oil dipstick.

Maintenance
Brake system
Checking function of Brake-pad wear limit,
brakes front
Operate the brake lever.
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
The pressure point must be without backing plate. The
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clearly perceptible. wear indicators (grooves) must
Press the footbrake lever. Visually inspect the left and be clearly visible.)
The pressure point must be right brake pads to ascertain
clearly perceptible. their thickness. Viewing dir- If the wear indicating marks are
If pressure points are not clearly ection: between wheel and no longer clearly visible:
perceptible: front suspension toward brake
Have the brakes checked by a pads 1.
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
9 WARNING

102 Brake-pad thickness less

than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect, dam-
age to the brakes
In order to ensure the depend-
Maintenance

ability of the brake system, do

not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per- Visually inspect the brake pads
Brake-pad wear limit,
missible thickness. to ascertain their thickness.
rear
Viewing direction: from the rear
Have the brake pads replaced
toward brake pads 1. min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
by a specialist workshop,
z without backing plate. The
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. wear marks must be clearly
visible.)
Check rear brake pad
thickness If the wear indicating mark is no
Make sure the ground is level longer visible:
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
 Check the brake-fluid level at
WARNING regular intervals. NOTICE
9
Brake-pad thickness less Make sure the ground is level Wear of the brake pads causes 103
than permissible minimum and firm and hold the motor- the brake fluid level in the reser-
Diminished braking effect, dam- cycle upright. voir to sink.
age to the brakes with centre stand OE
In order to ensure the depend- Make sure the ground is level

Maintenance
ability of the brake system, do and firm and place the motor-
not permit the brake pads to cycle on its centre stand.
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness. Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
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preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Brake fluid level, front
Checking brake-fluid (visual inspection)
level, front brakes
Brake fluid, DOT4
WARNING The brake fluid level must not
drop below the MIN mark.
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir Check the brake fluid level in If the brake fluid level drops be-
Considerably reduced braking front reservoir 1. low the permitted level:
power due to air in the brake
system
 Have the defect rectified as
9 quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
104 an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Checking the brake-fluid

level, rear brakes
Maintenance

WARNING
Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, rear
Not enough brake fluid in rear reservoir 1.
brake fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking NOTICE
Brake fluid, DOT4
z power due to air in the brake Wear of the brake pads causes The brake fluid level must not
system the brake fluid level in the reser- drop below the MIN mark.
Check the brake-fluid level at voir to sink.
regular intervals.
If the brake fluid level drops be-
Make sure the ground is level low the permitted level:
and firm and hold the motor- Have the defect rectified as
cycle upright. quickly as possible by a spe-
with centre stand OE cialist workshop, preferably
Make sure the ground is level an authorised BMW Motorrad
and firm and place the motor- dealer.
cycle on its centre stand.
Clutch Checking the clutch play Adjust clutch play
Checking clutch function
9
Pull the clutch lever. 105
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:

Maintenance
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Operate the clutch lever until Move the rubber grommet 1 to
resistance can be felt whilst one side.
observing the notch between Slacken nut 2.
edges 1 and 2 in the manual To increase clutch play: screw
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valve. the adjusting screw 3 into the
The inner edge 1 of the brake manual valve.
cable should be able to move To reduce clutch play: un-
up to outer edge 2 of the screw the adjusting screw 3
handbrake fitting. from the manual valve.
Clutch play is out of tolerance: Checking the clutch play
Adjust clutch play ( 105). ( 105).
Tighten nut 2 while holding the
adjusting screw 3 in position.
Fasten the rubber grommet 1
over the nut.
 Coolant
9 Check coolant level
106 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the handlebars all the way
to left.
Maintenance

Open cap 1 of the expansion

Specified level for
tank.
coolant
Top up coolant to specified
between MIN and MAX level.
z marks on the expansion tank Close the cap of the expansion
(Engine cold) tank.
If the coolant drops below the Install the right side panel
permitted level: ( 124).
Check the coolant level in ex- Top up the coolant.
pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-
tion: from in front through the Top up coolant
opening in the side panel to Remove seat ( 54).
the expansion tank. Remove centre trim panel
( 122).
Removing right side panel
( 123).
Tyres If tyre pressure is incorrect: they wear to the minimum
Checking tyre pressure Correct tyre pressure. tread depth permitted by law. 9
Make sure the ground is level 107
WARNING Rims and tyres and firm and place the motor-
Checking rims cycle on its stand.
Incorrect tyre pressure Measure the tyre tread depth
Impaired handling characteristics Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- in the main tread grooves with
of the motorcycle, shorter useful

Maintenance
cycle on its stand. wear marks.
tyre life
Always check that the tyre Visually inspect the rims for NOTICE
pressures are correct. defects.
Have any damaged rims in- Wear indicators are built into the
Make sure the ground is level spected by a specialist work- main profile grooves on each
and firm and place the motor- shop and replaced if neces- tyre. The tyre is worn out when
cycle on its stand. z
sary, preferably by an author- the tyre tread has worn down
Check tyre pressures against ised BMW Motorrad dealer. to the level of the marks. The
the data below. locations of the marks are indic-
Checking tyre tread depth ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
Tyre pressure, front
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
WARNING arrow.
2.5 bar (tyre cold) Riding with badly worn tyres If the tyre tread is worn to min-
Risk of accident due to impaired imum:
Tyre pressure, rear
handling Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
If applicable, have the tyres able.
2.9 bar (tyre cold) changed in good time before
 Wheels into the control unit and are fun- RDC adhesive label
9 Tyre recommendation
damental to all calculations. Any with tyre pressure control
change in these influencing vari- (RDC) OE
108 For each size of tyre, ables, caused for example by a
BMW Motorrad tests and switch to non-standard installed
classifies as roadworthy certain wheels, can have serious effects
makes. BMW Motorrad cannot on the performance of the con-
assess the suitability or provide trol systems.
Maintenance

any guarantee of road safety for The sensor rings are essential
other tyres. for correct road-speed calcula-
BMW Motorrad recommends tion, and they too must match
using only tyres tested by the motorcycle's control sys-
BMW Motorrad. tems and consequently cannot
Detailed information is be changed.
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available from your authorised If you decide that you would like ATTENTION
BMW Motorrad dealer or in the to fit non-standard wheels to
internet at your motorcycle, it is very im- Tyre removal not in compli-
bmw-motorrad.com portant to consult a specialist ance with correct procedure
workshop beforehand, preferably Damage to RDC sensors
Effect of wheel size on an authorised BMW Motorrad Be sure to explain to the spe-
ABS dealer. In some cases, the data cialist workshop or authorised
The wheel size has a large influ- programmed into the control BMW Motorrad dealer that the
ence on the functionality of the units can be changed to suit the wheel is fitted with an RDC
ABS system. In particular, the new wheel sizes. sensor.
diameter and the width of the If the motorcycle is equipped
vehicle's wheels are programmed with RDC, each wheel rim bears
an adhesive label indicating the the process of removing the
position of the RDC sensor. brake calipers. 9
Removing front wheel ATTENTION 109
Make sure the ground is level
Unwanted inward movement
and firm and place the motor-
of the brake pads
cycle on its stand.
Component damage on attempt

Maintenance
to install the brake caliper or be-
cause brake pads have to be
forced apart Force the brake pads 1 slightly
Do not operate the brakes with apart by rotational movement
a brake caliper not correctly of the brake caliper 2 against
secured. brake disc 3.
Mask off the parts of the wheel z
Remove securing screws 4
rim that could be scratched in
of the left and right brake cal-
the process of removing the
lipers.
brake calipers.
Disengage the cable for the Carefully pull the brake calipers
wheel-speed sensor from re- back and out until clear of the
taining clips 1 and 2. brake discs.
Remove screw 3 and remove
the wheel-speed sensor from Lift the front of the motorcycle
its bore. until the front wheel is clear of
Mask off the parts of the wheel the ground, preferably using
rim that could be scratched in a BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
 Installing the front-wheel stand Slacken axle clamping
9 ( 97). screws 2.
Press quick-release axle slightly
110 toward the inside, so as to be
better able to grip it on the
Maintenance right-hand side.

Remove spacer bush 1 from

the wheel hub.

Slacken axle clamping Installing front wheel

z screws 1.
WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel
Withdraw quick-release axle 1,
Malfunctions in ABS operation
support the front wheel when
See the information on the
doing this.
effect of wheel size on the
Set down front wheel and
ABS system at the start of this
roll forwards out of the front
chapter.
suspension.

Remove screw 1.
 Installing the front-wheel stand
ATTENTION ATTENTION ( 97). 9
Tightening threaded fasten- Front wheel installed wrong 111
ers to incorrect tightening way round
torque Risk of accident
Damage, or threaded fasteners Note direction-of-rotation ar-
work loose rows on tyre or rim.

Maintenance
Always have the security of Roll the front wheel into posi-
the fasteners checked by a tion between the front forks.
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Install screw 1 and tighten to
specified torque. Counter-hold z
quick-release axle on the right-
hand side.
Screw in front-wheel
quick-release axle

50 Nm
Lift front wheel and fit quick-
release axle 1. Tighten axle clamping screws 2
Remove front-wheel stand and to the specified tightening
Slip spacing bushing 1 into
firmly compress front forks sev- torque.
the wheel hub on the left-hand
side. eral times. Do not operate the
brake lever in this process.
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112

Maintenance

Tighten axle clamping screws 1

Clamp of quick-release Clamp of quick-release
to the specified tightening
axle axle
torque.
Tightening sequence: Tighten Tightening sequence: Tighten
z screws six times in alternate screws six times in alternate
sequence sequence
19 Nm 19 Nm
Removing the front-wheel
stand.

Position left and right brake

calipers on the brake discs.
 Before driving, check that the Remove the rear wheel
brakes respond without delay. 9
Operate the brake several 113
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Seat the cable for the wheel-
speed sensor in retaining

Maintenance
clips 1 and 2.
Insert the wheel-speed sensor
Install securing screws 4 on into the bore and install
left and right and tighten to screw 3. Press brake caliper 1 against
specified tightening torque. brake disc 2.
Wheel-speed sensor,
Brake caliper on the tele- front, to fork leg Brake pistons are pushed back.
z
scopic forks
9 Nm
38 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.

WARNING
Brake pads not lying against
the brake disc
Risk of accident due to delayed
Remove screw 1 and remove
braking effect.
the speed sensor from its bore.
 Make sure the ground is level Remove adjusting plate 5 and
9 and firm and place the mo- push the axle to the left as far
torcycle on a suitable auxiliary as it will go.
114 stand.

with centre stand OE

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Maintenance

cycle on its centre stand.

Roll the rear wheel as far
forward as possible and
disengage chain 8 from the
sprocket.
z Remove quick-release axle 6 Roll the rear wheel back until it
and remove adjusting plate 7. is clear of the swinging arm.

NOTICE
The sprocket and the spacer
Remove axle nut 2 with sleeves on left and right are
washer. loose fits in the wheel. When
Slacken locknuts 3 on left and removing, make sure that no
right. parts are damaged or mislaid.
Slacken adjusting screws 4 on
left and right.
Install the rear wheel
9
WARNING
115
Use of a non-standard wheel
Malfunctions in ABS operation
See the information on the
effect of wheel size on the

Maintenance
ABS system at the start of this
chapter.
Position brake-caliper carrier 1 Roll the rear wheel as far
on guide 2. forward as possible and loop
ATTENTION
Roll the rear wheel into the chain 8 over the sprocket.
Tightening threaded fasten- swinging arm, making sure that
ers to incorrect tightening the brake disc passes between z
torque the brake pads.
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Seat left adjusting plate 7 in
the swinging arm and install
quick-release axle 6 in the
 brake caliper and the rear Lubricate the drive chain every
9 wheel. 1000 km at the latest. Lubric-
Make sure that the axle fits ate the chain more frequently if
116 into the recess of the adjust- the motorcycle is ridden in wet,
ing plate. dusty or dirty conditions.

Switch the ignition off and se-

lect neutral.
Maintenance

Clean the drive chain with a

suitable cleaning product, dry it
Insert the wheel-speed sensor and apply chain lubricant.
into the bore and install Wipe off excess lubricant.
screw 1.
Check chain sag
z Adjust the chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
( 117).
and firm and place the motor-
Install right adjusting plate 5.
Chain cycle on its stand.
Install axle nut 2 with its
Turn the rear wheel until it
washer, but do not tighten the Lubricating chain reaches the position with the
nut at this point.
lowest amount of chain sag.
ATTENTION
without centre stand OE
Remove the auxiliary stand. Inadequate cleaning and lub-
rication of the drive chain
Accelerated wear
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.
 Adjust the chain tension Tighten locknuts 2 on left and
Make sure the ground is level right to the specified tightening 9
and firm and place the motor- torque.
117
cycle on its stand. Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw

19 Nm

Maintenance
Tighten axle nut 1 to the spe-
cified tightening torque.
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas- Rear quick-release axle
ure difference a. in swinging arm

Chain deflection 100 Nm z

Slacken axle nut 1. Checking the chain wear
30...40 mm (Motorcycle with Slacken locknuts 2 on left and
Make sure the ground is level
no weight applied, supported right.
and firm and place the motor-
on its side stand) Use adjusting screws 3 on left
cycle on its stand.
If measured value is outside per- and right to adjust chain ten-
Engage 1st gear.
mitted tolerance: sion.
Turn the rear wheel in the nor-
Adjust the chain tension Check chain sag ( 116).
mal direction of travel until the
( 117). Make sure that scale read-
chain is tensioned.
ings 4 are the same on left and
right.
 Measure the length of the Light source Remove cover 3.
9 chain over 10 rivets below the
Replacing bulbs for low-
rear wheel swinging arm.
118 beam headlight and high-
beam headlight
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Maintenance

Swinging headlight fairing down

( 98).
Switch off the ignition.
Disengage spring clip 1 and
swing it aside.
z Permissible chain length
Remove bulb 2.

Replace the defective bulb.

max 144.30 mm (measured Bulb for low-beam and
from the centre of 10 rivets, high-beam headlight
chain pulled taut)
H4 / 12 V / 60/55 W
If the chain has stretched to the
maximum permissible length: Hold the bulb by the base only,
Remove rubber cap with in order to keep the glass free
Seek the advice of a specialist
plug 1, counter-holding bulb 2 of foreign matter.
workshop, preferably an author-
located underneath the rubber
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
cap.
 Connect rubber cap with con-
nector 1 to light source 2. 9
Securing light-top shield
( 98). 119

Replacing bulb for parking

light
Make sure the ground is level

Maintenance
and firm and place the motor-
Insert the light source 1, ensur- cycle on its stand. Remove bulb 1 from socket 2.
ing correct alignment of the tab Switch off the ignition.
(arrow). Replace the defective bulb.
Close and lock spring clips 2. Bulb for parking light
z

W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.

Turn plug 1 with bulb 2

counter-clockwise and remove
Install cover 3. it from the headlight.
 Replacing bulb for brake
9 light and rear light
120 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Maintenance

Insert bulb 1 into socket 2. Remove bulb 2 for the brake

light and rear light.

Replace the defective bulb.

z Bulb for tail light/brake
light

Remove screws 1. P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Ease the glass to the rear to Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
remove. the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.
Insert plug 1 into the headlight
and turn it clockwise to lock.
 Replacing LED rear light
with LED rear light OE 9
The LED rear light can be re- 121
placed only as a complete unit.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.

Maintenance
Replacing bulbs for front
Install bulb 2 for the brake light Pull the glass out of the re-
and rear turn indicators
and rear light. flector housing at the threaded-
Make sure the ground is level fastener side.
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. z
Switch off the ignition.

Hold the glass in position and

install screws 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise
and remove it from the bulb
housing.
Remove screw 1.
 Replace the defective bulb. Replace LED flashing turn
9 Bulbs for flashing turn indicators
122 indicators, front with LED flashing turn indicat-
ors OE
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
LED flashing turn indicators
Bulbs for flashing turn can only be replaced as a com-
indicators, rear plete unit. Consult a specialist
Maintenance

workshop, preferably an author-

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Working from the inboard side,
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold insert the glass into the light
the bulb in order to keep the housing and close the housing. Trim panel components
glass free of dirt and foreign Remove centre trim panel
z matter.
Remove seat ( 54).

Install screw 1.

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install

it in the bulb housing.
 seat it in guides 3 on left and
right. 9
123

Maintenance
Remove four screws 1 on Remove circlip 1.
left and right and remove the
centre trim panel.
Install four screws 1 on left and
Install centre trim panel right. z
Installing the seat ( 55).

Removing right side panel

Remove centre trim panel
( 122).

Remove screw 2.

Slip the centre trim panel un-

derneath the left and right side
panels at position 2 and then
 Install the right side panel
9
124

Maintenance

Remove screw 3. Install screw 2.

Raise the side panel slightly at Begin by positioning the side
the rear and then work it to the panel on retaining pin 1, then
side to remove. swing it down and snap it into
z mounts 2 and 3.

Install circlip 1.
Install centre trim panel
( 123).

Install screw 3.
Jump-starting
ATTENTION
9
ATTENTION Jump-starting with a voltage 125
greater than 12 V
Excessive current flowing
Damage to the on-board elec-
when the motorcycle is
tronics
jump-started
Make sure that the battery of
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam-

Maintenance
the donor vehicle has a voltage
age to the on-board electronics
rating of 12 V.
If the motorcycle has to be
Begin by connecting one end
jump-started connect the leads Remove seat ( 54).
of the red jump lead to the
to the battery terminals; never Remove centre trim panel
positive terminal of the dis-
attempt to jump-start the en- ( 122).
charged battery and the other
gine by connecting leads to the When jump-starting the engine, z
end to the positive terminal of
on-board socket. do not disconnect the battery
the donor battery (positive on
from the on-board electrical
this vehicle: position 2).
ATTENTION system.
Then connect one end of the
Contact between crocodile black jump lead to the negat-
clips of jump leads and ive terminal of the donor bat-
vehicle tery and the other end to the
Risk of short-circuit negative terminal of the dis-
Use jump leads fitted with fully charged battery (negative on
insulated crocodile clips at both this vehicle: position 1).
ends. Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
 Start the engine of the vehicle Battery
9 with the discharged battery
Maintenance instructions
ATTENTION
in the usual way; if the en- On-board electronics (e.g.
126 gine does not start, wait a few Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of clock) draining connected
minutes before repeating the battery
attempt in order to protect the the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con- Battery is deep-discharged; this
starter motor and the donor
sidered. voids the guarantee
battery.
Maintenance

Compliance with the points be- Connect a float charger to the

Allow both engines to run for a
low is important in order to max- battery if the motorcycle is to
few minutes before disconnect-
imise battery life: remain out of use for more
ing the jump leads.
Keep the surface of the battery than four weeks.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminal first, and clean and dry.
Do not open the battery. NOTICE
z then from the positive terminal.
Do not top up with water. BMW Motorrad has developed a
NOTICE Be sure to read and comply float charger specially designed
with the instructions for char- for compatibility with the elec-
Do not use proprietary start-as-
ging the battery on the follow- tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
sist sprays or other products to
ing pages. ing this charger, you can keep
start the engine.
Do not turn the battery upside the battery charged during long
Install centre trim panel down. periods of disuse, without having
( 123). to disconnect the battery from
Installing the seat ( 55). the motorcycle's on-board sys-
tems. You can obtain additional
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge battery when
connected
ATTENTION NOTICE
9
Disconnect devices plugged Charging a fully discharged The motorcycle's on-board elec- 127
into the sockets. battery via the socket or the tronics know when the battery
extra socket is fully charged. The on-board
ATTENTION Damage to the on-board elec- socket is switched off when this
tronics happens.
Charging the battery that is

Maintenance
connected to the vehicle via If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely Charging battery when
the battery terminals
flat (battery voltage less than disconnected
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics 9 V, status-indicator lights and charge the battery using a suit-
multifunction display remain off able charger.
Disconnect the battery at
when the ignition is switched Comply with the operating in-
the battery terminals before z
on) it has to be disconnec- structions of the charger.
charging.
ted from the on-board cir- After charging, remove the pole
cuits and re-charged with the terminal of the charger from
ATTENTION charger connected directly to the battery posts.
Unsuitable chargers connec- the battery posts.
ted to a socket NOTICE
Charge via the charging socket,
Damage to charger and vehicle with the battery connected The battery has to be recharged
electronics to the motorcycle's on-board at regular intervals in the course
Use suitable BMW chargers. electrical system. of a lengthy period of disuse.
The suitable charger is See the instructions for caring
available from your authorised for your battery. Always fully re-
BMW Motorrad dealer.
 charge the battery before restor-
9 ing it to use.

128 Removing battery

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

Remove seat ( 54).

Remove centre trim panel
( 122). Press the lock 3 and discon-
ATTENTION nect the connector 4.
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground. Battery not disconnected in Press the lock 1 and remove
with alarm system (DWA) OE accordance with correct pro- the relay 2.
z cedure
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm. Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified disconnec-
tion sequence.
First, disconnect the battery
earth lead 1.
Then, disconnect the positive
battery cable 2.
Remove screw 5.
 If you want to have the date
set consult a specialist work- 9
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. 129

Switch off the ignition.

Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the

Maintenance
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
Pull the battery holder 6 for- Remove the relay 2.
ward to remove it. Lock 1 engages.
Lift battery 7 up and out; move Install the connector 4.
it slightly back and forth if it is Lock 3 engages.
stiff. z
Installing battery

NOTICE
If the battery was disconnected
from the motorcycle for a pro- Slide the battery holder 6 over
longed period of time it will be the battery and secure with a
necessary to enter the current bolt 5.
date in the instrument panel, in
order to ensure that the service-
due indicator functions correctly.
 Fuses
9 Battery positive terminal/
grounding cable Replacing main fuse
130
5 Nm ATTENTION
Jumpering of blown fuses
Risk of short-circuit and fire
Never attempt to jumper a
Maintenance

blown fuse.
Always replace a defective fuse
ATTENTION with a new fuse of the same
amperage.
Battery not connected in ac-
cordance with correct pro- Switch off the ignition.
z cedure Place the motorcycle on its
Risk of short-circuit Ensure that the battery earth stand on firm, even ground.
Always proceed in compli- lead 1 is far enough (arrow) Remove centre trim panel
ance with specified installation from the relay carrier 2. ( 122).
sequence.
Install centre trim panel
Install the positive battery ( 123).
cable 2. Installing the seat ( 55).
Install the battery earth lead 1. Setting the clock ( 48).
 Diagnostic connector
Disengaging diagnostic 9
connector 131

CAUTION
Incorrect procedure
followed when loosening the

Maintenance
diagnostic connector for the
Replace defective fuse 1. on-board diagnosis Press the locks 1 on both
Motorcycle experiences malfunc- sides.
NOTICE tions Unplug the diagnostic con-
Only have the diagnostic con- nector 2 from the holder 3.
If fuse defects recur frequently
nector loosened by a specialist Counter-hold the holder at the z
have the electric circuits checked
workshop or other authorised same time.
by a specialist workshop,
persons during your next BMW The interface to the diagnosis
preferably an authorised
Service appointment. and information system can
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Have the work performed by be connected to diagnostic
Main fuse appropriately trained staff. connector 2.
Refer to the vehicle manufac-
turer specifications. Securing the diagnostic
30 A (Voltage regulator) Remove seat ( 54).
connector
Install centre trim panel Disconnect the interface for
( 123). the diagnosis and information
system.
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132

Maintenance

Plug the diagnostic

connector 2 into the holder 3.
Counter-hold the holder at the
same time.
z The locks 1 engage on both
sides.
Installing the seat ( 55).
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
10
133
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Sports case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Accessories
Touring cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

z
 General instructions cessory products to establish Power socket
10 that they are safe, functional and
with power socket OE
CAUTION suitable. Consequently, BMW
134 accepts product liability. BMW Connection of electrical
Use of other-make products accepts no liability whatsoever for devices
Safety risk parts and accessories that it has Electrical devices connected
BMW Motorrad cannot exam- not approved.
to the motorcycle's socket can
ine or test each product of out- Whenever you are planning
Accessories

only be used when the ignition

side origin to ensure that it can modifications, comply with all is switched on.
be used on or in connection the legal requirements. Make
with BMW vehicles without sure that the vehicle does not Cable routing
constituting a safety hazard. infringe the national road-vehicle Note the following with regard to
Country-specific official author- construction and use regulations the routing of cables from sock-
z isation does not suffice as as- applicable in your country. ets to items of electrical equip-
surance. Tests conducted by Your BMW Motorrad dealer can ment:
these instances cannot make offer expert advice on the choice Make sure that cables do not
provision for all operating con- of genuine BMW parts, accessor- impede the rider.
ditions experienced by BMW ies and other products.
Make sure that cables do not
vehicles and, consequently, To find out more about restrict the steering angle or
they are not sufficient in some accessories go to: obstruct handling.
circumstances. bmw-motorrad.com/ Make sure that cables cannot
Use only parts and accessor- accessories be trapped.
ies approved by BMW for your
vehicle.
BMW has conducted extens-
ive testing of the parts and ac-
Automatic switch-off Luggage
The socket is automatically Lash luggage 10
switched off during the start-
Remove seat ( 54). 135
ing operation.
The power supply to the
socket is switched off no
more than 15 minutes after
the ignition is switched off,

Accessories
to prevent overloading of the
vehicle electrical system. Low- Make sure that the strap is in
wattage electrical accessories front of ribs 1 on the under-
might not be recognised by the side of the seat.
vehicle’s electronics. In such Installing the seat ( 55).
cases, the power socket is z
Position the luggage strap ap-
switched off very shortly after Pull luggage strap 1 through
propriately to hold the item
the ignition is switched off. underneath the seat in the vi-
of luggage and route it to the
The power socket is switched cinity 2 of the filler neck of the
rear.
off if the battery voltage is too fuel tank.
low to maintain the vehicle's
starting capability.
The power socket is also
switched off when the
maximum load capability as
stated in the technical data is
exceeded.
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136

Accessories

Pass luggage strap 1 through Turn the key 1 to position Pull grey release lever 1
grab handles 3 and pull it tight. OPEN. (OPEN) up.
Check that the luggage is se- Pull the grey release leaver 2 Lock straps 2 open.
cure. (OPEN) all the way up and sim- Pull grey release lever (OPEN)
z
ultaneously open the case lid. up again and simultaneously
Sports case pull case lid 3 out of the re-
Open cases tainer.
with sports cases OA Closing cases
with sports cases OA
 10
137

Accessories
Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Also press catches 3 of the Push lock straps 1 out and pull
ition. lock straps into retainers 2 until them up.
Press catches 1 of the case they engage. This expands the case to max-
lid into retainers 2. Check that imum volume.
Adjusting case volume z
nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case. with sports cases OA
Pull the grey release lever
Close only the lid of the case.
(OPEN) all the way up and
simultaneously close the case
lid.
The lid engages with an aud-
ible click.
Turn the key in the case lock
to the position in which it is
parallel with the direction of Close the lock straps.
travel and remove the key.
 Press the case lid against the
10 case body.
The case volume adapts to the
138 contents.

Removing cases
with sports cases OA
Accessories

Pull the black release lever 1 Pull black release lever 1 (RE-
(RELEASE) up and simultan- LEASE) up and simultaneously
eously pull the case out. push the case into the upper
Then lift the case out of the holder 2.
z
bottom holder. Push the black release lever
down until it engages.
Install cases Turn the key in the case lock
with sports cases OA in line with the forward direc-
Turn the key 1 to position RE- tion of travel and remove the
LEASE. Hook the case into the bottom key from the lock.
holder.
Maximum payload and Secure attachment play develops over the course
maximum permissible with sports cases OA of time. 10
speed 139
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit for
riding with cases fitted, as stated
on the label inside the case.

Accessories
Contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer if you
cannot find your combination of
vehicle and cases on the label.
The values for the combination
described here are as follows: If a case wobbles or is difficult Screws 1 inside the case allow
to fit, it has to be adapted to the you to make this adjustment. z
Maximum permissible gap between the top and bottom
speed for riding with holders. Touring cases
cases fitted to the motorcycle
Open cases
WARNING
max 180 km/h with touring cases OA
Case installation not in com-
Payload per case pliance with correct proced-
ure.
max 10 kg Impairment of road safety.
Cases may not wobble and
must be secured free from
play. Re-adjust the retainer if
 Removing cases
10 with touring cases OA
140

Accessories

Turn the key 1 to position Turn the key 1 to position

OPEN. OPEN.
Pull the grey release leaver 2 Press catches 2 of the case
(OPEN) all the way up and sim- lid into retainers 3. Check that Turn the key 1 to position RE-
z LEASE.
ultaneously open the case lid. nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case.
Closing cases Pull the grey release lever 4
with touring cases OA (OPEN) all the way up and sim-
ultaneously open the case lid.
The lid engages with an aud-
ible click.
Turn the key 1 in the case lock
so that it is parallel with the
direction of travel and remove.
 eously push the case into the
upper holder 2. 10
Push black release lever 3 (RE-
LEASE) down until it engages. 141
Turn the key in the case lock
so that it is parallel with the
direction of travel and remove.

Accessories
Maximum payload and
maximum permissible
Pull the black release lever 1 Turn the key 1 to position RE-
(RELEASE) up and simultan- LEASE. speed
eously pull the case out. Note the maximum permissible
Then lift the case out of the payload and the speed limit for
riding with cases fitted, as stated z
bottom holder.
on the label inside the case.
Install cases Contact your authorised
with touring cases OA BMW Motorrad dealer if you
cannot find your combination of
vehicle and cases on the label.
The values for the combination
described here are as follows:
Position the case in case
holder 1, then pivot it until it is
seated at mount 2.
Pull the black release lever 3
(RELEASE) up and simultan-
 gap between the top and bottom
10 Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
holders.

142 cases fitted to the motorcycle WARNING

max 180 km/h Case installation not in com-
pliance with correct proced-
Payload per case
ure.
Accessories

Impairment of road safety.

max 10 kg Cases may not wobble and
must be secured free from Screws 1 inside the case allow
Secure attachment play. Re-adjust the retainer if you to make this adjustment.
with touring cases OA play develops over the course
of time. Topcase
z
Opening topcase
with topcase OA

If a case wobbles or is difficult

to fit, it has to be adapted to the
 The lid of the topcase opens. the vehicle key is not left in the

Closing topcase
topcase. 10
with topcase OA 143

Accessories
Turn key 1 in the topcase lock
to the OPEN position.

Push release lever 1 down until

it engages. z
Pull release lever 1 all the way Turn the key in the topcase
up. lock to the LOCK position and
Close the lid of the topcase remove the key from the lock.
and hold it down. Check that
nothing is trapped between the Removing the topcase
lid and the case. with topcase OA
NOTICE
Push lock barrel 1 forward.
Lever 2 pops up. The topcase can also be locked
Pull the release lever all the by turning the lock to the LOCK
way up. position. In this case, ensure that
 Lift the topcase at the rear and
10 remove it from the luggage
carrier.
144
Installing topcase
with topcase OA

Pull the handle up as far as it

Accessories

will go.

Turn key 1 in the topcase lock Push handle 3 down until it

to the RELEASE position. engages.
The handle pops out. Turn the key in the topcase
lock to the LOCK position and
z
remove the key from the lock.

Maximum payload and

maximum permissible
speed
Hook the topcase into position Note the maximum permissible
on the luggage carrier. Make payload and the speed limit for
sure that hooks 4 are securely riding with topcase fitted, as
seated in the corresponding stated on the label inside the
Pull handle 1 up as far as it will keepers 5. topcase.
go. Contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer if you
cannot find your combination of
vehicle and topcase on the label. 10
The values for the combination
described here are as follows: 145

Maximum permissible
speed for riding with top-
case fitted to the vehicle

Accessories
max 180 km/h

Payload of topcase

max 5 kg z
z
Accessories
146
10
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
11
147
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Preserving paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 z
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 150
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 150
 Care products Washing the vehicle
11 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
WARNING

148 that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re- Wet brake discs and brake
and care products you can mover to soften and wash off pads after vehicle wash, after
obtain from your authorised insects and stubborn dirt on riding through water and in
BMW Motorrad dealer. The painted parts prior to washing rainy conditions
substances in BMW Motorrad the motorcycle. Diminished braking effect, risk of
Care

Care Products have been tested To prevent stains, do not wash accident
in laboratories and in practice; the vehicle immediately after it Apply the brakes in good time
z they provide optimised care and has been exposed to strong sun- to allow the friction and heat to
protection for the materials used light and do not wash it in the dry the brake discs and brake
in your vehicle. sun. pads.
The motorcycle should particu-
ATTENTION larly be washed frequently during ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the Damage due to high water
and care products pressure from high pressure
Damage to vehicle parts motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip. cleaners or steam cleaners
Do not use solvents such as Corrosion or short circuit, dam-
cellulose thinners, cold clean- ATTENTION age to labels, seals, hydraulic
ers, fuel or the like, and do brake system, electrical system
not use cleaning products that Effect of road salt intensified and the motorcycle seat
contain alcohol. by warm water Exercise restraint when using
Corrosion a steam jet or high pressure
Use only cold water to wash off cleaning equipment.
road salt.
Cleaning easily Damage to radiator fins
damaged components
NOTICE Take care not to bend the radi- 11
Soften stubborn dirt and insects ator fins when cleaning.
Plastics 149
by covering the affected areas
with a wet cloth. Rubber components
ATTENTION Treat rubber components with
Use of unsuitable cleaning Chrome water or BMW rubber-care
products.

Care
agents Clean chrome sections care-
Damage to plastic surfaces fully with plenty of water and
Do not use cleaning agents motorcycle cleaner from the
ATTENTION z
that contain alcohol, solvents or BMW Motorrad Care Products Application of silicone sprays
abrasives. range. This is required in partic- to rubber seals
Do not use insect-remover ular for removing road salt. Use Damage to the rubber seals
pads or cleaning pads with chrome polish for additional treat- Do not use silicone sprays
hard, scouring surfaces. ment. or care products that contain
silicon.
Trim panel components Radiator
Clean the trim panels with water Clean the radiator regularly to Paint care
and BMW plastic care emulsion. prevent overheating of the en-
Washing the vehicle regularly
gine due to inadequate cooling.
Windscreens and lenses will help counteract the long-
For example, use a garden hose
made of plastic term effects of substances that
with low water pressure.
damage the paint, especially if
Clean off dirt and insects with a
ATTENTION your vehicle is ridden in areas
soft sponge and plenty of water.
with high air pollution or natural
Bending of radiator fins
 sources of dirt, for example tree Preserving paintwork Stand the motorcycle in a dry
11 resin or pollen.
BMW Motorrad recommends
room in such a way that there
Remove particularly aggressive is no load on either wheel
150 applying only BMW car wax or
substances immediately, (preferably using the front-
products containing carnauba
however, as otherwise the paint wheel and rear-wheel stands
wax or synthetic wax to preserve
can be affected or become from BMW Motorrad).
the paintwork.
discoloured. Substances of
It is time to rewax the paint-
this nature include spilt fuel, Restoring motorcycle
Care

work when water "puddles" on

oil, grease, brake fluid and bird
the surface, instead of forming to use
z droppings. We recommend you
beads. Remove the protective wax
use BMW Motorrad gloss polish
coating.
or BMW paint cleaner.
Laying up the Clean the motorcycle.
Marks on the paintwork are par-
ticularly easy to see after the motorcycle
Installing battery ( 129).
vehicle has been washed. Re- Clean the motorcycle. Comply with checklist ( 76).
move stains of this kind imme-
diately, using cleaning-grade Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
benzene or petroleum spirit on a
Removing battery ( 128).
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
Spray the brake and clutch
BMW Motorrad recommends us-
lever pivots and the main and
ing BMW tar remover for remov-
side stand pivots with a suit-
ing specks of tar. Remember to
able lubricant.
wax the parts treated in this way.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
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151
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Technical data
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Chassis and suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
 Troubleshooting chart
12 The engine does not start.
152 Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended and gear engaged Select idle or fold in the side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
Technical data

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 84).

Battery flat Charge battery when connected ( 127).
Overheating protection for starter motor has been Allow the starter motor to cool down for
activated. Starter motor can only be operated for approx. 1 minute before using it again.
a limited period of time.

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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
12
153
Brake caliper on the telescopic
forks
M10 x 65 38 Nm
Clamp of quick-release axle

Technical data
M8 x 35 Tighten screws six times in alternate
sequence
19 Nm
Screw in front-wheel quick-re-
lease axle
M20 x 1.5 50 Nm z
Rear wheel Value Valid
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 19 Nm
Rear quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M16 x 1.5 100 Nm
 Mirrors Value Valid
12 Locknut (mirror) to clamping
154 piece
M14 x 1 20 Nm
Multi-wax spray
Headlight Value Valid
Technical data

Headlight to front panel carrier

M6 x 20 5 Nm

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Fuel
Fuel
12
155
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 15 l

Technical data
Fuel reserve approx. 3 l

Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity approx. 2.9 l, with filter change
Specification SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2, Additives
(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible z
because they can attack coated components
of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil.
Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation.

BMW recommends
 Engine
12 Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right
156
Engine design Water-cooled 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine with four
valves per cylinder operated via rocker arms, two
overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication
Displacement 798 cm3
Technical data

Cylinder bore 82 mm
Piston stroke 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 12:1
Nominal output 66 kW, at engine speed: 8000 min-1
with regular-grade fuel, lead-free OE 64 kW, at engine speed: 8000 min-1
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with reduction of power to 35 kW OE 35 kW, at engine speed: 6750 min-1
Torque 86 Nm, at engine speed: 5800 min-1
with regular-grade fuel, lead-free OE 82 Nm, at engine speed: 5800 min-1
with reduction of power to 35 kW OE 69 Nm, at engine speed: 3500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1
Idle speed 1250+50 min-1, with engine at operating tempera-
ture
Clutch
Clutch type Multi-plate clutch in oil-bath
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157
Transmission
Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-
gine block

Technical data
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear
1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear
1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear
1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear
1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear
0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear z
 Final drive
12 Type of final drive Chain drive
158
Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 19/47

Frame
Frame type Aluminium composite bridge frame, engine also
Technical data

load bearing
Type plate location Frame, front right at steering head
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right at steering head

Chassis and suspension

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Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 125 mm, at wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminium swinging arm
Type of rear suspension Direct-acting central spring strut with adjustable
spring preload/rebound stage damping
Spring travel at rear wheel 125 mm
Brakes
Front wheel
12
159
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
ton radial brake calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Rear wheel

Technical data
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Speed category, front/rear tyres W, required at least: 270 km/h z
with reduction of power to 35 kW OE S, required at least: 180 km/h
Front wheel
Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 ZR 17
Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g
Load index, front tyre min. 45
12 Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
160
Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g
Load index, rear tyre min. 64
Technical data

Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold

Electrical system
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Main fuse 30 A, Voltage regulator
Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec-
tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the
circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched
on after the fault has been rectified.
Electrical rating of on-board socket
with power socket OE 5A
Battery
Battery type AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat)
12
161
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 12 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E

Technical data
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.9...1.0 mm
Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 60/55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W z
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
 Dimensions
12 Length of motorcycle 2145 mm, via rear wheel
162
Height of motorcycle 1235 mm, across windscreen, without rider at un-
laden weight (as per DIN standard)
Width of motorcycle 860 mm, with mirrors
Front-seat height 790 mm, without rider at unladen weight
Technical data

with seat, low OE 770 mm, without rider at unladen weight

with comfort seat OE 820 mm, without rider at unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1780 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with seat, low OE 1740 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with comfort seat OE 1835 mm, without rider at unladen weight
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Weights
Vehicle kerb weight 203 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
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refuelled, without optional equipment 163
Permissible gross weight 405 kg
Maximum payload 202 kg

Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h
with reduction of power to 35 kW OE 171 km/h

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Technical data
164
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Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
13
165
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Service
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 z
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
 BMW Motorrad Service specialist workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad Mobility
13 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
an authorised BMW Motorrad services
dealer.
166 network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW
to look after you and your mo- In order to help ensure that your vehicle, in circumstances in
torcycle in more than 100 coun- BMW is always in optimum which assistance is required
tries. Authorised BMW Motorrad condition, BMW Motorrad you can benefit from the
dealerships have the technical recommends compliance with protection afforded by the various
Service

information and the technical the maintenance intervals BMW Motorrad mobility services
know-how to reliably carry out specified for your motorcycle. (e.g. Mobile Service, breakdown
all maintenance and repair work Have all maintenance and re- service, vehicle recovery service).
z on your BMW. pair work that is carried out con- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
You can locate your nearest au- firmed in the "Service" chapter in dealer will be happy to provide
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer- this manual. For generous treat- information about the mobility
ship by visiting our website: ment of claims submitted after services available to you.
bmw-motorrad.com the warranty period has expired,
evidence of regular maintenance Maintenance work
WARNING
is essential. BMW Pre-delivery Check
Maintenance and repair work Your authorised BMW Motorrad
not in compliance with cor- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer can provide information on dealer conducts the BMW pre-
rect procedure delivery check before handing
Risk of accident due to con- BMW services and the work un-
dertaken as part of each service. over the vehicle to you.
sequential damage
BMW Motorrad recommends
having work of this nature car-
ried out on the vehicle by a
BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
The BMW running-in check the next scheduled date for the 13
has to be performed when the service.
167
vehicle has covered between
To find out more about service
500 km and 1200 km.
go to:
BMW Service bmw-motorrad.com/service
The BMW Service is carried out

Service
The service-due indicator in the
once a year; the extent of ser-
multifunction display reminds you
vicing can vary, depending on
about one month or 1000 km
the age of the vehicle and the z
in advance when the time for a
distance it has covered. Your au-
service is approaching, on the
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
basis of the programmed values.
confirms that the service work
has been carried out and enters
the date when the next service
will be due.
Riders who cover long distances
in a year might have to bring in
their vehicles for service before
the next scheduled date. It is
to allow for these cases that a
maximum odometer reading is
entered as well in the confirma-
tion of service. Servicing has to
be brought forward if this odo-
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Service
168
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Maintenance schedule
1 BMW Running-in check 13
2 BMW Service standard 169
scope
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
4 Check valve clearance

Service
5 Replace all spark plugs
6 Replace air filter element
7 Oil change in the tele-
scopic forks z
8 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first)
b for the first time after one
year, then every two years
 Confirmation of maintenance work
13 BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope
170 The activities in the BMW Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of main-
tenance work for your vehicle may differ.
Performing the vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system
Checking coolant level
Checking/adjusting clutch play
Service

Checking front brake pads and brake discs for wear

Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes
z Checking rear brake pads and brake disc for wear
Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes
Visual inspection of the brake lines, brake hoses and connections
Check tyre pressures and tread depth
Checking and lubricating chain drive
Checking ease of movement of side stand
Checking steering-head bearing
Checking lights and signalling equipment
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check for road safety
Setting service-due date and service countdown distance
Check the battery's state of charge
Confirm BMW service in on-board literature
BMW Pre-delivery
Check
BMW Running-in
Check
13
Completed Completed 171

on on
Odometer reading

Next service

Service
at the latest
on
or, if reached beforehand z
Odometer reading

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

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BMW Service Item
172
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
z or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
 13
BMW Service Item
173
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks z
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
13
BMW Service Item
174
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
z or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
 13
BMW Service Item
175
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks z
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
13
BMW Service Item
176
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
z or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
 13
BMW Service Item
177
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks z
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
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BMW Service Item
178
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
z or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
 13
BMW Service Item
179
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks z
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
13
BMW Service Item
180
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
z or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
 13
BMW Service Item
181
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks z
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
13
BMW Service Item
182
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
z or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
 13
BMW Service Item
183
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
on
or, if reached beforehand
Oil change in telescopic front forks z
Change brake fluid in entire system
Odometer reading

Notes

Stamp, signature
 Confirmation of service
13 The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories
184 and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.
Item Odometer Date
Service reading

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Item Odometer Date
reading 13
185

Service
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Service
186
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Appendix
Certificate for Electronic Immobil-
14
iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 187

Certificate for Tyre Pressure Con-

trol (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Appendix
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FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi-
Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly
Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party
ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance
(1) This device may not could void the user’s
cause harmful inter- authority to operate the
ference, and equipment.
(2) this device must accept
any interference
received, including
interference that may
cause undesired
operation.
To verify the authorization
of the ignition key, the
electronic immobilizer
exchanges information with
the ignition key via the ring
aerial.
Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification
la FCC contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été
annulaire. approuvée expressément
Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa-
présente dans le conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut
commutateur d'allumage des règles de la FCC. Son annuler l'autorisation
utilisation est soumise aux accordée à l'utilisateur pour
deux conditions suivantes : utiliser le dispositif.
(1) Le dispositif ne
doit pas produire
d'interférences
nuisibles, et
(2) le dispositif doit
pouvoir accepter toutes
les interférences
Pour vérifier l'autorisation extérieures, y compris
de la clé de contact, le celles qui pourraient
système d'immobilisation provoquer une
électronique échange des activation inopportune.
Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4

IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
RSS standard(s). radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
Operation is subject to the following two
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
interference, and et
(2) This device must accept any interference (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
received, including interference that may brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
cause undesired operation. brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
A ASC Brake fluid
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 16 Checking fluid level, front, 103 15
ABS Engineering details, 90 Checking fluid level, rear, 104
Engineering details, 88 191
Indicator and warning lights Reservoir, front, 13
Self-diagnosis, 78 , 33 Reservoir, rear, 13
Warnings, 32 operate, 50 Brake pads
Accessories Self-diagnosis, 79 Checking front, 101
General instructions, 134 Average values Checking rear, 102

Index
Actuality, 7 reset, 48 Running in, 80
Alarm z
triggering, 60 Brakes
B Adjusting brake lever, 69
Alarm function Battery
Deactivating, 61 Adjusting handlebar lever, 69
change, 65
Motion sensor, activating, 59 Checking function, 101
Charging battery when
Ambient temperature Safety instructions, 81
connected, 127
Outside temperature Technical data, 159
charging battery when
warning, 31 disconnected, 127 C
Reading, 32 Installation, 129 Care
Anti-theft alarm, 57 Maintenance instructions, 126 Paint, 149
Indicator light, 18 Position on the vehicle, 15 Cases
Warnings, 34 Removal, 128 Operation, 136, 139
Technical data, 161
 Chain D Engine
15 Adjusting sag, 117 Damping
Adjuster, 13
Malfunction indicator lamp, 31
Checking sag, 116 Severe fault, 30
192 Deactivating
Checking wear, 117 starting, 77
Lubricating, 116 Alarm function, 61 Technical data, 156
Checklist, 76 Motion sensor, 59 Warning for engine
Clock Default settings, 62 electronics, 30
Adjusting, 48 Diagnostic connector
Index

Engine oil
Control, 18 Loosen, 131 Checking fill level, 98
z Clutch secure, 131 Oil dipstick, 11
Adjusting handlebar lever, 69 Dimensions Oil filler opening, 11
Adjusting play, 105 Technical data, 162
Technical data, 155
Adjusting the clutch lever, 69 Topping up, 100
E
Checking function, 105 Equipment, 7
Electrics
Checking play, 105 Technical data, 160 ESA
Technical data, 157 Emergency off switch (kill switch) Control, 16
Confirmation of maintenance Control, 17 operate, 51
work, 170 operate, 44
Coolant Emissions warning light, 31 F
Checking fill level, 106 First-aid kit
Filling level indicator, 13 Stowage, 14
Topping up, 106 Frame
Technical data, 158
Warning for overtemperat-
Front-wheel stand
ure, 29
Installing, 97
Fuel H K
Filling level indicator, 38 Hazard warning flashers
Control, 16
Keys, 42 15
Fuel reserve, 39
operate, 45 L 193
Oil filler opening, 13
Headlight Laptimer, 49
refuelling, 84 Swapping key function, 49
Technical data, 155 Adjusting headlight beam
throw, 69 Lighting
Fuel reserve Replacing bulb for brake light
Warning, 29 Beam throw, 68

Index
and rear light, 120
Fuses Heated handlebar grips
replacing, 130 Control, 17 Replacing bulb for high-beam
headlight, 118 z
Technical data, 160 operate, 53
Replacing bulb for low-beam
Horn, 16
G headlight, 118
General views I Replacing bulb for parking
Indicator and warning lights, 22 Ignition light, 119
Instrument panel, 18 Switching off, 43 Replacing bulb for turn
Left side of vehicle, 11 switching on, 42 indicator, 121
Multifunction display, 23, 24 Immobiliser Replacing LED rear light, 121
Multifunction switch, left, 16 Reserve key, 43 Technical data, 161
Multifunction switch, right, 17 Warning, 29 Warning for bulb failure, 31
Right side of vehicle, 13 Instrument panel Lights
Underneath the seat, 14 Overview, 18 Control, 16
Underneath the trim panel, 15 Photosensor, 18 Headlight flasher, operating, 45
High-beam headlight,
J operating, 45
Jump-starting, 125
 Low-beam headlight, 44 Multifunction display, 18 R
15 Parking lights, operating, 45 Control, 16 RDC
Adhesive label for rim, 108
Side light, 44 Meaning of symbols, 25
194 Engineering details, 91
Luggage Overview, 24
Reading, 37
Instructions for loading, 74 Select display, 46
Warnings, 34
Lashing, 135 Standard overview, 23
Rear-seat cover
Multifunction switch
M install, 55
General view, left side, 16
Index

Maintenance remove, 55
General view, right side, 17
z General instructions, 96 Rear-wheel drive
Maintenance schedule, 169 O Technical data, 158
Maintenance intervals, 166 Odometer and tripmeters Redline warning
Mirrors Control, 18 switching on, 80
adjusting, 68 reset, 47 Warning light, 18
Adjusting, 68 Off-road mode Refuelling, 84
Mobility services, 166 Adjusting, 52 Registration
Motion sensor Remote control, 63
Deactivating, 59 P Remote control
Motorcycle Paint care, 149 registration, 63
care, 147 Parking, 82 synchronising, 65
cleaning, 147 Power socket Rev. counter, 18
Notes on use, 134
Lashing, 85 Rider's Manual
Position on the vehicle, 13 Position on the vehicle, 14
Laying up, 150
Pre-Ride-Check, 78 Riding mode, 52
parking, 82
Programming, 62
Running gear Steering lock Weights, 163
Technical data, 158 Locking, 42 Wheels and tyres, 159 15
Running in, 79 Stopwatch Telltale lights 195
operate, 49 Overview, 22
S Symbols in display Toolkit
Safety instructions Meaning, 25 Position on the vehicle, 14
for brakes, 81 Topcase
for riding, 74 T Operation, 142

Index
Seat Technical data Torques, 153
install, 54 Battery, 161
Transmission z
Lock, 11 Brakes, 159 Technical data, 157
remove, 54 Chassis and suspension, 158 Trim panels
Service, 166 Clutch, 157 Installing centre trim panel, 123
Service toolkit Dimensions, 162 Removing centre trim
Stowage, 14 Electrical system, 160 panel, 122
Service-due indicator, 37 Engine, 156 Troubleshooting chart, 152
Spark plugs Engine oil, 155 Turn indicators
Technical data, 161 Final drive, 158 Control, 16
Speedometer, 18 Frame, 158 operate, 46
Spring preload Fuel, 155 Type plate
Adjuster, 13 Lighting, 161 Position on the vehicle, 13
Adjusting, 70 Spark plugs, 161 Tyre repair kit
Tools, 14 Standards, 7 Stowage, 15
Starting, 77 Transmission, 157
Control, 17
 Tyres Engine warning, 30
15 Checking inflation Fuel reserve, 29
pressure, 107 Immobiliser, 29
196
Checking tread depth, 107 Malfunction indicator lamp, 31
Pressures, 160 Mode of presentation, 25
Recommendation, 108 Outside temperature
Running in, 80 warning, 31
Index

Table of tyre pressures, 14 RDC, 34

Technical data, 159 Warnings, overview, 26
z Weights
V Payload table, 11
Vehicle
Restoring to use, 150 Technical data, 163
Vehicle Identification Number Wheels
Position on the vehicle, 13 Change of size, 108
Checking rims, 107
W Install the rear wheel, 115
Warning lights Installing front wheel, 110
Overview, 22 Remove the rear wheel, 113
Warnings Removing front wheel, 109
ABS, 32 Technical data, 159
Anti-theft alarm, 34
ASC, 33
Bulb defect, 31
Coolant temperature, 29
Engine electronics, 30
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Details described or illustrated Original rider’s manual, printed in
in this booklet may differ from Germany.
the vehicle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market spe-
cification. No claims will be en-
tertained as a result of such dis-
crepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

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Werke Aktiengesellschaft
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Not to be reproduced by any
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in part, without the written per-
mission of BMW Motorrad, After
Sales.
Important data for refuelling:

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 15 l
Fuel reserve approx. 3 l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold

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