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Welcome to BMW is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe
BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic
situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
Table of Contents
You can also use the index at the 3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19 Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 51
end of this Rider's Manual to find Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tire Pressure Control TPC/
a specific topic. Displays with onboard com- RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
1 General instructions . . . . 5 puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Displays with Tire Pressure Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Abbreviations and Control TPC/RDC . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 56
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Standard warning indica- Emergency ON/OFF
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warning indicators of on- Operating heated handlebar
Currentness of this manu- board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 grips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ABS warning indicators . . . . . 29 BMW Motorrad Integral
2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ASC warning indicators . . . . . 31 ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 TPC/RDC warning indica- Automatic Stability Control
General view, right side . . . . . 13 tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . 14 Anti-theft alarm warning indi- Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 15 cators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ignition switch and steering Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Electronic immobilizer Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Odometer and Electronic suspension ad-
tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 General instructions . . . . . . . . . 96 Protective wax coating . . . . 138
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 70 Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 138
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Returning motorcycle to
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 74 Luggage rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 10 Technical data . . . . . . 141
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 105 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 142
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 General instructions . . . . . . . 106 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 143
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Offroad riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 82 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Rims and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Securing motorcycle for Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 149
transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 121 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
6 Technology in Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 151
Brake system with BMW Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 152
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 88 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Engine management with 9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 90 Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Tire Pressure Control TPC/ Washing your motorcy- Riding specifications . . . . . . 155
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Electronic suspension ad- Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reporting safety
defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Service
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services - onsite break-
down service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Service
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 160
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Confirmation of service . . . . 166
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General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions
Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 Overview Special information on op- OE Optional equipment
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
erating and inspecting your The motorcycles are as-
motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with
6 al will provide you with an initial
nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex-
overview of your motorcycle. All
dures. tras originally ordered.
maintenance and repair work car-
ried out on your motorcycle will Indicates the end of an
OA Optional accessories
be documented in Chapter 11. item of information.
BMW optional acces-
General instructions

Proof of the maintenance work sories can be purchased

performed is a prerequisite for Instruction.
and installed at your au-
generous treatment of claims. thorized BMW Motorrad
Result of an activity.
When the time comes to sell retailer.
your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with
to hand over this Rider's Manu- more detailed informa- EWS Electronic immobilizer.
al; it is an important part of the tion.
motorcycle. DWA Anti-theft alarm.
Indicates the end of ac-
Abbreviations and cessory or equipment- ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
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symbols dependent information.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
Indicates warnings that you Tightening torque. trol.
must comply with for rea-
sons of your safety and the safe- ESA Electronic Suspension
ty of others, and to protect your Technical data. Adjustment
motorcycle against damage. Electronic suspension
adjustment.
RDC Tire Pressure Control Technical data
(TPC).
All dimensions, weights and out- 1
puts in the Rider's Manual refer 7
Equipment to the Deutsches Institut für Nor-
When you ordered your BMW mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with
motorcycle, you chose various its tolerance regulations. Ver-
items of custom equipment. This sions for individual countries may

General instructions
Rider's Manual describes optional differ.
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories Currentness of this
(OA). This explains why the man- manual
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not The high safety and quality stan-
ordered. Please note, too, that dards of BMW motorcycles are
your motorcycle might not be ex- maintained by constant devel-
actly as illustrated in this manual opment work on designs, equip-
on account of country-specific ment and accessories. Because
differences. of this, your motorcycle may dif- z
fer from the information supplied
If your BMW is equipped with
in the Rider's Manual. In addition,
options or accessories not de-
BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee
scribed in this Rider's Manual,
the total absence of errors. We
then this equipment is described
hope you will appreciate that no
in separate operating instructions.
claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
Overviews

Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Overviews
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 z
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2

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General view, left side
1 Adjusting front spring 2
preload ( 64) 11
2 Adjusting windshield
( 61)
3 Headlight range adjust-
ment (below instrument

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cluster) ( 70)
4 Clutch fluid reservoir
( 113)
5 Type plate (on frame be-
hind side cover) z
6 Seat lock ( 70)
7 Onboard socket ( 96)
8 Adjustment of rear damp-
ing ( 66)
9 Engine oil level indicator
( 107)
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2

Overviews
General view, right side
1 Adjuster for spring preload, 2
rear ( 64) 13
2 Fuel filler opening ( 83)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 111)
4 Vehicle Identification

Overviews
Number (on steering-head
bearing)
5 Air filter (behind right side
panel) ( 128)
6 Engine oil fill location z
( 108)
7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 112)
 Left handlebar fitting
2 1 Operating odometer
14 ( 49)
Operating clock ( 48)
with onboard comput-
er OE
Operating onboard com-
Overviews

puter ( 51)
2 with BMW Motorrad In-
tegral ABS II OE
ABS operation ( 58)
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Control OE
Operating ASC ( 59)
3 with Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE
Operating ESA ( 67)
4 Horn
5 Flashing turn indicators,
left ( 56)
Hazard warning flashers
( 56)
6 Headlight flasher and high-
beam headlight ( 55)
Handlebar fitting, right
1 Emergency ON/OFF 2
switch ( 57) 15
2 Starter button ( 77)
3 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Heated hand grip operation

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( 57)
4 Flashing turn indicators,
right ( 56)
Hazard warning flashers
( 56) z
5 Turn indicators off ( 56)
Hazard warning flashers off
( 56)
 Underneath seat
2 1 Rider's Manual (US Model)
16 2 Battery ( 131)
3 Standard tool kit ( 106)
Payload table (in tool tray)
Tire inflation pressure table
(in tool tray)
Overviews

4 Helmet holder ( 72)

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Instrument cluster
1 Speedometer 2
2 Tachometer 17
3 Indicator lights ( 20)
Warning lamps ( 22)
4 Multifunction display
( 20)

Overviews
5 Ambient brightness sensor
(for brightness adjustment
of instrument lighting)
with anti-theft alarm OE
Anti-theft alarm indicator z
light (see anti-theft alarm
operating instructions)
6 Operating odometer
( 49)
Operating clock ( 48)
The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic day
and night switchover.
 Headlight
2 1 Low-beam headlight
18 2 High-beam headlight
3 Parking lights
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Status indicators

Status indicators
Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3
19
Displays with onboard computer . . . . 21
Displays with Tire Pressure Control
TPC/RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status indicators
Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . 22
Warning indicators of onboard com-
puter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ASC warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
TPC/RDC warning indicators . . . . . . . . 35 z
Anti-theft alarm warning
indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
 Standard displays Indicator lights Gear indicator
3 Multifunction display The gear engaged or N
20 for neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the
'neutral' indicator light also
lights up.
Status indicators

Engine temperature
display
1 Flashing turn indicators, The lateral bars under the
left temperature symbol show
1 Gear indicator ( 20)
2 High-beam headlight the engine temperature level.
2 Clock ( 48)
3 Idling
3 Engine temperature display
4 Flashing turn indicators,
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right
4 Odometer and tripmeters
( 49)
Fuel fill level indicator
5 Fuel fill level indicator
( 20) The horizontal bars under
the gas pump symbol indi-
cated the remaining fuel quantity.
When the fuel in the tank is
topped up the gauge briefly
shows the original level, before
the reading is updated.
Service display If the service display
appears more than a month 3
before the service date, the
stored date must be adjusted 21
in the instrument cluster. This
situation can occur if the battery
has been disconnected for a
longer time.

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Consult a certified workshop,
If the motorcycle is driven long preferably an authorized BMW
distances annually, it is possible Motorrad retailer, for setting of
If the time remaining until the the date.
next service lies within a month, that earlier service is required. If
the service date 1 is briefly dis- the odometer reading for the ear-
lier service lies within 621 miles Displays with onboard
played following the pre-ride
check. In this example the dis- (1000 km), the remaining miles computer
play means "March 2010". (kilometers) 2 are counted down with onboard computer OE z
in 62-mile (100-km) steps and
briefly displayed following the
pre-ride check.

If the service interval has been

exceeded, the general warning
light also lights up yellow in ad-
dition to the date or mileage dis-
play. The Service lettering is dis-
played continuously.
 Standard warning
3 indicators
22 Display
Status indicators

1 Onboard computer display 1 Display of tire inflation

area ( 51) pressures ( 54)
The tire inflation pressures
Displays with Tire are shown temperature-
Warnings are indicated by the
Pressure Control TPC/ compensated (see the chapter
'General' warning light 1 show-
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ing in combination with a warning
with Tire Pressure Control word, for example 2 or with one
(TPC/RDC) OE of the warning symbols 3. The
'General' warning light shows red
or yellow, depending on the ur-
gency of the warning.
If several warnings are active, all
corresponding warning lights and
warning symbol are displayed;
warnings are shown alternately.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page. 3
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 Overview of warning indicators
3 Warning light Displays Meaning
24 Lights up yellow EWS ! appears on Electronic immobilizer is active ( 25)
the display

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appears Fuel down to reserve ( 25)

on the display
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Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode

play ( 25)

Flashes red appears on the dis- Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 26)
play

Lights up red appears on the dis- Battery charge current insufficient

play ( 26)
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Lights up yellow LAMPR ! is indi- Rear bulb defective ( 26)
cated

LAMPF ! is indi- Front bulb defective ( 27)

cated

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! is indi- Bulbs defective ( 27)

cated
Electronic immobilizer is damage the catalytic converter, be available, which can cause
active and the engine dying unexpected dangerous driving situations, par- 3
The general warning light can lead to accidents. ticularly for passing maneuvers.
Do not drive until the fuel tank is Adapt your driving style to 25
lights up yellow.
completely empty. the possibly reduced engine
EWS ! appears on the display. Possible cause: performance.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-

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contains the reserve fuel quantity. The engine control unit has di-
rized for starting, or communica-
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
tion between the key and engine Reserve fuel quantity
cases, the engine stops and can
electronics is disrupted.
no longer be started. Otherwise,
Remove other motorcycle keys the engine runs in the emergen-
from the ignition key ring. Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
cy operating mode.
Use the reserve key. Refueling ( 83).
Continued driving is possible,
Have the defective key re- however the accustomed en-
Engine in emergency-
placed, preferably by an autho- gine performance may not be z
rized BMW Motorrad retailer. operation mode
available.
The general warning light Avoid high load and engine
Fuel down to reserve lights up yellow. speed ranges if possible.
The general warning light
The engine symbol is dis- Have the malfunction corrected
lights up yellow.
played. as soon as possible by a spe-
FUEL ! appears on the display. cialized workshop, preferably
The engine is in the emer- an authorized BMW Motorrad
A fuel shortage can lead to gency operating mode. It
misfiring and to the engine retailer.
is possible that the full engine
dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can output and speed range may not
 Engine oil pressure Possible cause: If possible, do not continue
3 insufficient The engine oil pressure is insuffi- driving.
The general warning light cient. The battery is not being charged.
26
flashes red. Driving with insufficient en- If you continue driving, the vehi-
gine oil pressure can result cle electronics will discharge the
The oil can symbol is dis-
in engine damage. battery.
played.
Do not continue driving. Possible cause:
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The oil pressure in the lubricating Alternator or alternator belt de-

Have the malfunction corrected
oil circuit is too low. Stop imme- fective
as soon as possible by a spe-
diately and switch off engine. Have the malfunction corrected
cialized workshop, preferably
The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad as soon as possible by a spe-
engine oil pressure is no retailer. cialized workshop, preferably
substitute for the function of an authorized BMW Motorrad
an oil-level indicator. The cor- Battery charge current retailer.
rect engine oil level can only be insufficient
z checked on the engine oil level Rear bulb defective
The general warning light
indicator. lights up red. The general warning light
lights up yellow.
Possible cause: The battery symbol is dis-
The engine oil level is too low. played. LAMPR ! is indicated.
Checking engine oil level Possible cause:
( 107). A discharged battery leads Taillight or brake light bulb defec-
If oil level is too low: to the failure of various mo- tive.
Top up engine oil. torcycle systems, e.g. lighting, The diode tail light must be re-
engine or ABS. This can result in placed. Please contact a spe-
dangerous driving situations. cialized workshop, preferably
 an authorized BMW Motorrad Bulbs defective Warning indicators of
retailer. The general warning light onboard computer 3
lights up yellow.
Front bulb defective Display 27
LAMPF ! is indicated. LAMPS ! is indicated. with onboard computer OE
A defective bulb places A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to it is easier for other users to

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oversee the motorcycle. oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if complete set of spare bulbs if
possible. possible.
Possible cause: Possible cause:
Low-beam headlight, high-beam A combination of several bulb Warnings of the onboard com-
headlight, parking light or turn defects is present. z
puter are indicated with one of
signal bulb defective. See the fault descriptions the symbols 1.
Replacing low-beam/high-beam above. The possible warnings are listed
bulb ( 122). on the next page.
Replacing parking light bulb
( 124).
Replacing front and rear turn
indicator bulbs ( 125).
 Overview of warning indicators
3 Warning light Displays Meaning
28 appears on the dis- Engine oil level too low ( 29)
play

Check Oil is
indicated
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appears on the dis- Ice warning ( 29)

play

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Engine oil level too low Possible cause:
The oil level symbol is dis- The ambient temperature mea- 3
played. sured at the motorcycle is lower
29
than 37 °F (3 °C).
Check Oil is indicated.
Possible cause: The ice warning does not
mean that there is no risk
The electronic oil level sensor
of black ice forming at measured
has detected a low engine oil

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temperatures above 37 °F (3 °C).
level. During the next refueling
At low outside temperatures,
stop: ABS warnings are indicated by
black ice must especially be ex-
Checking engine oil level the ABS warning light 1.
pected on bridges and in shady
( 107). In some countries an alternative
road areas.
If oil level is too low: display of the ABS warning light
Topping up engine oil ( 108). Think well ahead when driving.
is possible.
If the oil level is correct:
Contact a specialized work- ABS warning Possible country-dependent z
shop, preferably an authorized indicators versions.
BMW Motorrad retailer. Display Additional information on the
Ice warning with BMW Motorrad Integral BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is
The ice crystal symbol is ABS II OE provided from page ( 88); an
displayed. overview of the possible warnings
is provided on the following page.
 Overview of warning indicators
3 Warning light Displays Meaning
30 Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 31)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 31)

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Lights up ABS error ( 31)

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Self-diagnosis not Possible cause: an authorized BMW Motorrad
completed The ABS system has been deac- retailer. 3
The ABS warning light tivated by the driver.
ASC warning 31
flashes. with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II OE indicators
Possible cause: Switching on ABS function
The ABS function is not avail-
Display
( 59).
able, because the self-diagno- with Automatic Stability Con-

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sis has not been completed. To ABS error trol OE
check the wheel sensors, the The ABS warning light
motorcycle must be driven a few lights up.
yards.
Ride off slowly. The ABS Possible cause:
warning light must go out after The ABS control unit has detect-
a few meters. ed an error. The ABS function is
If the ABS warning light contin- not available.
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ues to flash: Continued driving is possible
Contact a specialized work- while taking the failed ABS
shop, preferably an authorized function into account. Observe
BMW Motorrad retailer. additional information on situa- ASC warnings are shown with
tions which can lead to an ABS the ASC symbol 2 or by the
ABS deactivated error ( 89). offroad ASC symbol 3 in con-
The ABS warning light Have the malfunction corrected junction with the general warning
lights up. as soon as possible by a spe- light 1.
cialized workshop, preferably Additional information on the
BMW Motorrad ASC is provided
 from page ( 90); an overview
3 of the possible warnings is pro-
vided on the following page.
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Overview of warning indicators
Warning light Displays Meaning 3
Flashes rapidly yel- appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( 34) 33
low play

Flashes rapidly yel- appears on the dis- Offroad ASC intervention ( 34)
low play

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Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not completed ( 34)

Flashes slowly Self-diagnosis not ended in offroad

mode ( 34)

appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( 35)

play
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Lights up yellow appears on the dis- ASC error ( 35)
play
 ASC intervention the ASC intervention lasts. As a Contact a specialized work-
3 The general warning light result, the driver is provided with shop, preferably an authorized
rapidly flashes yellow. optical feedback on the regula- BMW Motorrad retailer.
34 tion carried out even after the
The ASC symbol is dis- critical driving situation. Self-diagnosis not ended
played. in offroad mode
Self-diagnosis not The offroad ASC symbol
The ASC has detected insta-
completed flashes slowly.
bility at the rear wheel and has
Status indicators

reduced the torque. The warn- The ASC symbol flashes

Possible cause:
ing light flashes longer than the slowly.
The ABS function is not avail-
duration of the ASC intervention. Possible cause: able, because the self-diagno-
As a result, the driver is provided
The ABS function is not avail- sis has not been completed. To
with optical feedback on the reg-
able, because the self-diagno- check the wheel sensors, the
ulation carried out even after the
sis has not been completed. To motorcycle must be driven at
critical driving situation.
check the wheel sensors, the least 3 mph (5 km/h) for several
z motorcycle must be driven at meters.
Offroad ASC intervention
least 3 mph (5 km/h) for several Ride off slowly. The ASC
The general warning light
meters. warning light must go out after
rapidly flashes yellow.
Ride off slowly. The ASC a few meters.
The offroad ASC symbol is warning light must go out after If the ASC warning light contin-
displayed. a few meters. ues to flash:
If the ASC warning light contin- Contact a specialized work-
The offroad ASC has detected
ues to flash: shop, preferably an authorized
instability at the rear wheel and
BMW Motorrad retailer.
has reduced the torque. The
warning light flashes longer than
ASC deactivated additional information on situa-
The ASC symbol is dis- tions which can lead to an ASC 3
played. error ( 91).
Have the malfunction corrected 35
Possible cause: as soon as possible by a spe-
The ASC system has been deac- cialized workshop, preferably
tivated by the driver. an authorized BMW Motorrad
with Automatic Stability Con- retailer.

Status indicators
trol OE
Activating ASC function TPC/RDC warning The warning symbol 2 signals
( 60). indicators a critical tire inflation pressure
Display shown as flashing in the display.
ASC error
If the critical value is at the limit
The general warning light with Tire Pressure Control
of the permissible tolerance, the
lights up yellow. (TPC/RDC) OE
general warning light 1 also lights
The ASC symbol is dis- The displayed tire inflation pres- up in yellow. If the determined z
played. sures refer to a tire temperature tire inflation pressure is outside
of 68 °F (20 °C) ( 92). the permissible tolerance, the
Possible cause: general warning light 1 flashes in
The ASC control unit has detect- red.
ed an error. The ASC function The inflation pressures of the
and the offroad ASC function are front wheel 3 and the rear
not available. wheel 4 are shown. The inflation
Continued driving is possible pressure of the front wheel
while taking the failed ASC flashes in the illustration, as it has
function into account. Observe reached a critical value.
 Additional information on the
3 BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is
provided from page ( 92); an
36 overview of the possible warnings
is provided on the following page.
Status indicators

z
Overview of warning indicators
Warning light Displays Meaning 3
Lights up yellow Tire symbol ap- Tire inflation pressure in limit area of 37
pears on the dis- permissible tolerance ( 39)
play
The critical tire
inflation pressure

Status indicators
flashes
Flashes red Tire symbol ap- Tire inflation pressure outside permissi-
pears on the dis- ble tolerance ( 39)
play
The critical tire
inflation pressure
flashes
z
"--" or "-- --" Transmission error ( 39)
is indicated

Lights up yellow Tire symbol ap- Sensor defective or system fault ( 40)
pears on the dis-
play
"--" or "-- --"
is indicated
 Warning light Displays Meaning
3 Lights up yellow RDC! is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor
38 weak ( 40)

Status indicators

z
Tire inflation pressure in Tire inflation pressure Correct tire inflation pressure at
limit area of permissible outside permissible next opportunity. 3
tolerance tolerance Before adjusting the tire in- 39
The general warning light The general warning light flation pressure, observe
lights up yellow. flashes red. the information on temperature
compensation and on inflation
The tire symbol is dis- The tire symbol is dis- pressure adjustment in the chap-
played. played. ter "Technology in detail".

Status indicators
The critical tire inflation pressure The critical tire inflation pressure Have the tire checked for dam-
flashes. flashes. age by a specialized workshop,
Possible cause: Possible cause: preferably an authorized BMW
The measured tire inflation pres- The measured tire inflation pres- Motorrad retailer.
sure is in the limit area of the sure is outside the permissible If you are unsure about the driv-
permissible tolerance. tolerance. ability of the tire:
Correct tire inflation pressure in Check tire for damage and Do not continue driving.
accordance with instructions on drivability. Inform roadside service. z
back of cover of Rider's Manu- If it is still possible to drive with Have the tire checked for dam-
al. tire: age by a specialized workshop,
Before adjusting the tire in- Incorrect tire inflation pres- preferably an authorized BMW
flation pressure, observe sure result in poorer han- Motorrad retailer.
the information on temperature dling of the motorcycle.
Transmission error
compensation and on inflation Always adapt your driving style
pressure adjustment in the chap- to the incorrect tire inflation "--" or "-- --" is indicated.
ter "Technology in detail". pressure.
 Possible cause: Watch the TPC/RDC display in Possible cause:
3 The motorcycle's speed has not another environment. A per- One or two TPC/RDC sensors
exceeded the threshold of ap- manent fault has not occurred have failed.
40 until the general warning light
prox.19 mph (30 km/h). The Have fault eliminated by a spe-
TPC/RDC sensors do not send also lights up. In this case: cialized workshop, preferably
their signal until after this speed Have fault eliminated by a spe- an authorized BMW Motorrad
has been exceeded for the first cialized workshop, preferably retailer.
time ( 92). an authorized BMW Motorrad
Status indicators

Watch TPC/RDC display at retailer. Possible cause:

higher speed. A permanent A system fault has occurred.
fault has not occurred until the Sensor defective or Have fault eliminated by a spe-
general warning light also lights system fault cialized workshop, preferably
up. In this case: The general warning light an authorized BMW Motorrad
Have fault eliminated by a spe- lights up yellow. retailer.
cialized workshop, preferably
The tire symbol is dis- Battery of tire-inflation
z an authorized BMW Motorrad
played. pressure sensor weak
retailer.
"--" or "-- --" is indicated. The general warning light
Possible cause: Possible cause: lights up yellow.
There is a fault in the radio con- Wheels without installed TPC/
nection to the TPC/RDC sensors. RDC! is indicated.
RDC sensors are mounted.
Possible causes are radio sys- Retrofit wheel set with TPC/ This error message is only
tems in the surrounding area, RDC sensors. displayed for a short time
which interfere with the connec- following the pre-ride check.
tion between the TPC/RDC con-
trol unit and the sensors.
Possible cause:
The battery of the tire inflation 3
pressure sensor no longer has
41
its full capacity. The operation of
the tire inflation pressure control
is only ensured for a limited time.
Contact a specialized work-
shop, preferably an authorized

Status indicators
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Anti-theft alarm warning
Anti-theft alarm are shown as warnings 2 in
warning indicators conjunction with the general
warning light 1 following the
Display
pre-ride check and refer to the
with anti-theft alarm OE capacity of the internal anti-theft
alarm battery. z
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
 Overview of warning indicators
3 Warning light Displays Meaning
42 DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 43)
on the display

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears on Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( 43)

the display
Status indicators

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Anti-theft alarm battery This error message is only
weak displayed for a short time 3
DWALO ! appears on the dis- following the pre-ride check.
43
play. Possible cause:
This error message is only The anti-theft alarm battery has
displayed for a short time no capacity. The operation of the
following the pre-ride check. anti-theft alarm is no longer en-

Status indicators
sured with the motorcycle battery
Possible cause:
disconnected.
The anti-theft alarm battery no Contact a specialized work-
longer has its full capacity. The shop, preferably an authorized
operation of the anti-theft alarm BMW Motorrad retailer.
is only ensured for a limited time
with the motorcycle battery dis-
connected.
Contact a specialized work- z
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm battery

drained
The general warning light
lights up yellow.
DWA ! appears on the display.
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44
3

Status indicators
Operation

Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 46 Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4
45
Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . . . . . . 47 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Operation
Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 54 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 z
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Electronic suspension adjustment
ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . 57
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Operating heated handlebar
grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . 58 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 59
Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
 Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition
4 steering lock
46 Keys
You receive two master keys and
one spare key. If a key is lost,
please note the information on
the electronic immobilizer (EWS)
Operation

( 47).
Ignition key and steering lock,
tank cap and seat lock are all op-
erated with the same key. Turn key to position 1. Turn key to position 2.
z Parking lights and all function Light switched off.
with case OA circuits switched on. Handlebars not locked.
with Topcase OA Engine can be started. Key can be removed.
The cases and the Topcase can Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered acces-
also be ordered with locks for ( 78) sories remain operational for
the same key on request. Please with BMW Motorrad Integral a limited period of time.
contact a specialized workshop ABS II OE Battery can be recharged via
for this purpose, preferably an ABS self-diagnosis is onboard socket.
authorized BMW Motorrad performed. ( 78)
retailer. with Automatic Stability Con- Locking handlebars
trol OE If the motorcycle is on the
ASC self-diagnosis is per- side stand, the surface
formed. ( 79) of the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right. Handlebars locked. Always store the spare key sepa-
However, the motorcycle is more Key can be removed. rately from the ignition key. 4
stable on a level surface with the
handlebars turned to the left than Electronic immobilizer If you lose a key, you can have it 47
with the handlebars turned to the disabled by your BMW Motorrad
EWS
right. partner. For this purpose, you
On level ground, always turn the The motorcycle's electronics have to bring along all other keys
handlebars to the left to set the exchange certain continuously that belong to the motorcycle.

Operation
steering lock. changing signals with the elec- The motor can no longer be
tronics in the key; these signals started using a disabled key;
Turn handlebars to full left or are specific to your motorcycle however, a disabled key can be
right lock position. and they are transmitted via the enabled again.
ring antenna in the ignition lock. Replacement and spare keys z
The engine management system are only available through an au-
does not enable engine starting thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
until the key has been detected The keys are part of an integrat-
as "authorized" for your motorcy- ed security system, so the retail-
cle. er is under an obligation to check
A spare key attached to the legitimacy of all applications
the same ring as the igni- for replacement/extra keys.
tion key used to start the engine
could "irritate" the electronics,
Turn key to position 3 while in which case the enabling sig-
moving handlebars slightly. nal for starting is not issued. The
Ignition, lights and all function warning EWS is shown in the
circuits switched off. multifunction display.
 Clock with onboard computer OE
4 Setting clock
or
with Tire Pressure Control
48 Attempting to set the clock (TPC/RDC) OE
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Adjust the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.
Operation

Switch on ignition.
without onboard computer OE Press and hold button until
without Tire Pressure Control hours 3 flash.
z (TPC/RDC) OE Press button repeatedly until
desired hours are shown.
Press button 2 repeatedly until Press and hold button until
clock is shown. minutes 4 flash.
Press button repeatedly until
desired minutes are shown.
Press and hold button until
minutes no longer flash.
Setting is completed.

Press button 1 or button 2 re-

peatedly until total mileage is
shown.
Odometer and with onboard computer OE
tripmeters or 4
with Tire Pressure Control
Selecting readings 49
(TPC/RDC) OE
Switch on ignition.
without onboard computer OE
without Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE

Operation
Press button repeatedly un-
til desired value is shown in
area 3. z
The following values can be dis-
Press button 1. played:

Total distance covered

Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
Press button 1 or button 2. Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
without onboard computer OE
Operating range (after reaching
reserve level)

Resetting tripmeter
Switch on ignition.
Select desired tripmeter.
 without onboard computer OE with onboard computer OE
4 without Tire Pressure Control or
(TPC/RDC) OE with Tire Pressure Control
50
(TPC/RDC) OE
Operation

The operating range 1 indicates

what distance can still be driven
z with the remaining fuel. It is only
Press and hold button 1 or displayed after the fuel reserve
button 2 until tripmeter has Press and hold button 1 until is reached. This distance is cal-
been reset. tripmeter has been reset. culated on the basis of fuel level
and average consumption.
Residual range When refueling after running on
without onboard computer OE reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the sensor
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor can-
not register the new level the
residual-range readout cannot be
updated.
 The determined residual Ambient temperature
range is an approximate 4
reading. BMW Motorrad there-
fore recommends that you do 51
not try to use the full remaining
range before refueling.

Onboard computer

Operation
with onboard computer OE
The following values can be dis-
Selecting readings played in the area 2: When the motorcycle is stopped,
Switch on ignition.
Clock (CLOCK)
the engine heat can falsify the z
measurement of the ambient
Ambient temperature (TEMP) temperature 1. If the influence
Average speed (ØSPEED) of the engine heat becomes too
Average consumption great, -- is temporarily shown in
(ØFUEL) the display.
Range (RANGE)
Oil level indicator (OIL) If the ambient temperature
with Tire Pressure Control drops below 37 °F (3 °C),
(TPC/RDC) OE this warning of possible icing-
Tire inflation pressures (OE) (TIP/ up appears. The display auto-
Press button 1 repeatedly until RDC P) matically switches from any other
desired value is shown. mode to the temperature read-
ing when the temperature drops
 below this threshold for the first set by the corresponding amount
4 time. of fuel used.
52 Average speed Resetting average
consumption
Switch on ignition.
Select average consumption.
Operation

Press and hold button 1 until

average speed has been reset.
z Average consumption
The average speed 1 is cal-
culated based on the elapsed
time since the last reset. Times
during which the engine was
stopped are excluded from the Press and hold button 1 until
calculation. average consumption has been
reset.
Resetting average speed
Switch on ignition.
Select average speed.
The average consumption 1 is
calculated by dividing the dis-
tance covered since the last re-
Range reason the range is only calculat- The conditions for the oil level
ed while driving. indicator are as follows: 4
The determined range is an Engine at operating tempera-
53
approximate reading. BMW ture.
Motorrad therefore recommends Engine idling for at least ten
that you do not try to use the full seconds.
range before refueling. Side-stand retracted.
Motorcycle is vertical.

Operation
Oil level indicator
The readings mean:
The functional description of the
OK: Oil level correct.
operating range ( 50) also CHECK: Check oil level during z
applies to the range 1. Howev- next refueling stop.
er, the range can also be dis- ---: No measurement possible
played before the fuel reserve is (above-mentioned conditions not
reached. met).
To calculate the range, a special
If other information of the
average consumption is used,
onboard computer is dis-
which does not always match the The oil level indicator 1 provides played, this symbol continues to
value that can be shown on the information on the oil level in the be shown until the oil level is de-
display. engine. It can only be displayed tected as correct again.
If the motorcycle is standing on when the motorcycle is stopped.
the side stand, the fuel level can- The most recently measured lev-
not be correctly determined due el is displayed for five seconds
to the inclined position. For this when you next switch on the ig-
nition.
 If, despite a correct oil lev- pressure of the front wheel, and
4 el on the oil sight glass, the right-hand value the inflation
"Check oil level" appears on the pressure of the rear wheel. Im-
54 display, the oil level sensor may mediately after switching on the
be defective. In this case, please ignition, -- -- is displayed, as
contact your authorized BMW the transfer of the inflation pres-
Motorrad retailer. sure values does not begin until
a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) is
Operation

Tire Pressure Control exceeded for the first time.

TPC/RDC Press button 1 repeatedly un-
til tire inflation pressures are
Lights
with Tire Pressure Control
z (TPC/RDC) OE shown. Parking lights
The parking lights switch on au-
Displaying tire inflation tomatically when the ignition is
pressure switched on.
Switch on ignition. The parking lights are a
strain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switched
on longer than absolutely
necessary.

The displayed tire inflation pres-

sures 2 refer to a tire tempera-
ture of 68 °F (20 °C). The left-
hand value indicates the inflation
Low-beam headlight Pull switch 1 at bottom to op- Additional headlight
The low-beam headlight switches erate headlight flasher. with additional headlight OA 4
on automatically when you start 55
Parking light
the engine.
Switch off ignition.
With the engine switched
off, you can switch on the
lights by switching on the high-

Operation
beam headlight with the ignition
switched on or by operating the
headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight and z

headlight flasher Press button 1 on left to
switch on additional headlight.
Press button 1 on right to
Press button 1 and hold im- switch off additional headlight.
mediately after switching off
The additional headlights
ignition until parking light is
with LED technology are
switched on.
equipped with overheating pro-
Switch ignition on and then off
tection. If a certain temperature
again to switch off parking light.
is exceeded, the headlights re-
duce the luminosity and even
switch off in extreme cases. After
Press switch 1 at top to switch
cooling sufficiently, the full lumi-
on high-beam headlight.
nosity is once again available.
 Turn indicators If a turn indicator button is
4 Operating turn indicator
pressed with the ignition
switched on, the flashing function
56 Switch on ignition. replaces the emergency flashing
After driving for approx. function as long as the button is
ten seconds or after cov- pressed. If the turn indicator but-
ering a distance of approx. 650 ton is released, the emergency
ft (200 m), the turn indicators are flasher function becomes active
Operation

automatically switched off. again.

Press button 2 to switch on
right-hand turn indicators.
z Press button 3 to switch off
turn indicators.

Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Press button 1 to switch on Switch on ignition. Press buttons 1 and 2 simulta-
left-hand turn indicators. neously to switch on the haz-
The hazard warning flash-
ard warning flashers.
ers place a strain on the
Ignition can be switched off.
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
 Emergency ON/OFF
switch 4
57

Operation
Press button 3 to switch off a Operating position
hazard warning flashers. b Engine switched off.

1 Emergency ON/OFF The engine can only be z

switch started in the operating
position.
Operating the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding Operating heated
can cause the rear wheel to lock handlebar grips
and thus cause a fall. with heated handlebar grips OE
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding. Start engine.
The engine can be switched The increase in power con-
off easily and quickly using the sumption caused by the
emergency ON/OFF switch. heated hand grips can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds. If the battery is
 inadequately charged, the heat- BMW Motorrad Integral
4 ed hand grips are switched off to ABS
ensure starting capability.
58 with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II OE

Switching off ABS

function
Operation

Stop motorcycle or switch on

ignition with motorcycle sta-
The handlebar grips can be
tionary.
heated at two different levels.
z The second level is used for fast
heat-up of the grips; then the
Select desired heating level switch should be switched back
with switch 1. to the first level. The heated
hand grips option can only be
activated when the engine is
running.

2 No dot visible: heating off.

3 One dot visible: 50 % heat-
ing output. Press and hold button 1 until
4 three dots visible: 100 % ABS warning light changes its
heating output. display behavior.
 The ABS warning light regulation continues to be active Release button 1 within two
lights up. for the rear wheel also braked via seconds. 4
the integral function. The ABS The ABS warning light re-
with Automatic Stability Con- 59
regulation for the rear wheel is mains off or continues to
trol OE
not switched off until the foot- flash.
First the ASC symbol changes brake lever is actuated.
its display behavior. Press ABS function is switched on.
and hold button 1 until ABS Switching on ABS As an alternative, the ignition

Operation
warning light reacts. In this can also be switched off and
function
case, the ASC setting does then on again.
not change. If the ABS light continues
Release button 1 within two to light up after switching
seconds. the ignition off and then on again, z
The ABS warning light con- an ABS fault has occurred.
tinues to light up.
Automatic Stability
ABS function is deactivated,
integral function continues to Control ASC
be active. with Automatic Stability Con-
Press and hold button 1 until trol OE
Behavior with ABS ABS warning light changes its
deactivated display behavior. Operation
With the ABS function switched The ABS warning light The BMW Motorrad ASC can be
off, first only the control on the goes out; if self-diagnosis both deactivated and activated,
front wheel is deactivated. If the has not been completed, it be- as well as being switched over
motorcycle is then only braked gins to flash. into an offroad mode ( 90) for
with the handbrake lever, ABS
 driving on rough gravel and loose To switch off ASC, press and
4 sand. hold button 1 until ASC symbol
changes its appearance again.
60 If no ASC symbol is shown, the The ASC symbol is dis-
ASC is active. played.
If this symbol is shown, the Release button 1 within two
offroad ASC is active. seconds.
The ASC symbol continues
Operation

If this symbol is shown, the to be is displayed.

ASC is switched off. To switch over to offroad ASC,
ASC function is deactivated.
Operating sequence: press and hold button 1 until
z ASC symbol changes its ap- Activating ASC function
Switch over ASC to offroad
pearance.
ASC
The offroad ASC symbol is
Switching off ASC
displayed; if self-diagnosis
Switching on ASC
is not completed, offroad ASC
Switching ASC function symbol flashes.
over and off Release button 1 within two
seconds.
Switch on ignition.
The offroad ASC symbol
The ASC function can al- continues to be displayed
so be deactivated while or continues to flash.
driving. Press and hold button 1 until
Offroad ASC is activated. ASC symbol changes its dis-
play behavior.
 The ASC symbol is no from the locking device and wig-
longer displayed; if ASC gle. 4
self-diagnosis is not completed, Always insert both seat rods in
ASC symbol flashes. the same position. 61
Release button 1 within two Mount seat rods in desired po-
seconds. sition again.
The ASC symbol is still not Position 4: high seat position
displayed or continues to

Operation
Position 5: low seat position
flash.
Installing driver's seat ( 71).
ASC function is activated. Remove seat rods 1 and 2
As an alternative, the ignition from holders 3. Windshield
can also be switched off and z
Adjusting windshield
then on again.
If the ASC warning light
lights up after switching the
ignition off and on and then con-
tinued driving over 3 mph (5 km/
h), an ASC error has occurred.

Seat height
Adjusting seat height
If both seat rods are not
Removing driver's seat ( 71). in the same position, the Loosen clamping screws 1 on
Turn driver's seat over. driver's seat can come loose left and right.
 Bring windshield into desired Brakes
4 position by rotating it forward
Adjusting handbrake lever
or back.
62 Make sure that the windshield Changing the position of
adjustment is identical on the the brake-fluid reservoir can
left and right. allow air to penetrate the brake
Tighten clamping screws on system.
left and right. Do not reposition the handlebar
Operation

controls on the handlebars or the

Clutch Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
handlebars in their mounts.
Adjusting clutch lever wise to increase distance be- Adjusting the handbrake
tween clutch lever and handle- lever while driving can lead
z If the position of the clutch
bar grip. to accidents.
fluid reservoir is changed,
Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- Only adjust the handbrake
air can enter the clutch system.
terclockwise to decrease dis- lever when the motorcycle is
Do not reposition the handlebar
tance between clutch lever and stationary.
controls on the handlebars or the
handlebar grip.
handlebars in their mounts.
The adjusting screw can be
Adjusting the clutch lever
turned more easily if you
while driving can lead to
press the clutch lever forward
accidents.
when doing so.
Only adjust the clutch lever when
the motorcycle is stationary.
 Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm
Adjusting mirrors 4
63

Operation
Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
wise to increase distance be- Slide protective cap 1 up over
tween brake lever and handle- screw connection on mirror z
bar grip. Move mirror into desired posi-
arm.
Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- tion by twisting.
Loosen the nut 2.
terclockwise to decrease dis- Turn mirror arm into desired
tance between brake lever and position.
handlebar grip. Tighten the nut to the spec-
The adjusting screw can ified tightening torque, while
be turned more easily if holding the mirror arm to en-
you press the handbrake lever sure that it does not move out
forward when doing so. of position.
Mirror on adapter

16 lb/ft (22 Nm)

 Slide protective cap over It is essential to set the spring
4 threaded fastener. preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
64 Handlebars torcycle. Increase spring preload
Adjusting handlebars when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
The distance of the handlebars accordingly when the motorcycle
from the rider can be adjusted by is lightly loaded.
Operation

turning the handlebar clamping

blocks by 180°. Adjusting spring preload
Long-reach position, handlebars
on front wheel
away from rider.
Your motorcycle's han-
z Consult a certified workshop, dling will suffer if you do
preferably an authorized BMW not match the spring-preload and
Motorrad retailer, for adjustment damping-characteristic settings.
of the handlebars. Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit the spring preload.
Spring preload Make sure ground is level and
Setting firm and park motorcycle.
Short-reach position, handlebars The spring preload on the front
toward rider. wheel must be adapted to the
nature of the terrain. Uneven
terrain requires a high spring
preload, flat terrain requires a
lower spring preload.
 Adjust the damping characteristic
Spring preload on front
wheel
to suit the spring preload. 4
Adjusting the spring preload 65
Spring preload at position 5 while the motorcycle is be-
(For offroad use) ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Adjust the spring preload
Adjusting spring preload only when the motorcycle is
for rear wheel

Operation
stationary.
Make sure ground is level and To decrease spring preload,
To reduce spring preload, turn firm and park motorcycle. turn handwheel 1 in direction
spring plate 1 in direction a
of arrow LOW.
with onboard toolkit. z
To increase spring preload,
To increase spring preload,
turn handwheel 1 in direction
turn spring retainer in direc-
of arrow HIGH.
tion b with onboard toolkit.
Basic setting of spring
Spring preload on front
preload, rear
wheel
without Electronic Suspen-
without Electronic Suspen-
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE
Your motorcycle's han- Turn adjustment wheel as
Spring preload at position 2
dling will suffer if you do far as possible toward LOW,
(For street use)
not match the spring-preload and then pretension spring with
Spring preload at position 3 10 clicks. (Full tank of gas,
damping-characteristic settings.
(For riding on gravel tracks with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
etc. and loading)
 duction in spring preload re-
4 quires softer damping.
66 Adjusting damping on rear
wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Operation

The number of visible grooves To reduce absorption, turn ad-

(five on the LOW stop) can be justing screw 1 in arrow direc-
z used to determine the current tion S.
setting. To increase absorption, turn
adjusting screw 1 in arrow di-
Damping rection H.
Setting Basic setting of rear
The damping must be adjusted There is a risk of injury wheel rear-wheel damp-
to the road conditions and the by burns if you adjust the ing
spring preload. damping characteristic while the without Electronic Suspen-
A rough road surface requires muffler is hot. sion Adjustment (ESA) OE
softer damping than a smooth Use screwdriver extension and
road surface. wear gloves.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re- Adjust damping with the toolkit
using the adjusting screw 1.
 Electronic suspension Calling up settings
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp- adjustment ESA Switch on ignition. 4
ing with Electronic Suspension Ad- 67
Turn adjusting screw in ar- justment (ESA) OE
row direction H until stop, Adjustment options
then turn one and a half
turns in arrow direction S Using the electronic suspension

Operation
(Full tank of gas, with rider adjustment ESA you can conve-
187 lbs (85 kg)) niently adjust your motorcycle to
its loading and the ground. This
with lowering OE adjustment is possible for both
without Electronic Suspen- on-and offroad riding. z
sion Adjustment (ESA) OE Three spring pretension set- Press button 1 to display cur-
Turn adjusting screw in ar- tings can be combined with three rent adjustment.
row direction H until stop, damping settings each during
then turn 0.75 turns in arrow street operation, and two spring
direction S (Full tank of gas, pretension settings with three
with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) damping settings each during
offroad operation.
Additional information on the
electronic suspension adjustment
ESA is provided on page ( 93)
ff.

The damping setting is displayed

in the multifunction display in the
 area 1, and the spring preload in If a driving mode for onroad op- Wait for the adjustment
4 the area 2. eration is set, the following dis- process to be completed
plays are possible: before continuing driving
68 The display is automatically (display flashes).
hidden again after a short time. COMF: comfort mode At very low temperatures, un-
NORM: normal mode load the motorcycles before
Adjusting damping SPORT: sport mode increasing the spring preload,
Switch on ignition. If an offroad level for offroad op- and have the passenger dis-
Operation

The damping cannot be ad- eration is set, the following dis- mount if necessary.
justed while the motorcycle plays are possible:
is being ridden.
SOFT: minor damping
z NORM: normal mode
HARD: heavy damping
If button 1 is not pressed for
a longer time, damping is set
as indicated. Then the ESA
display is automatically hidden
again.
Press button 1 to display cur-
Adjusting spring preload
rent adjustment.
Start engine.
Press button 1 to display cur- Press button 1 repeatedly and
rent adjustment. The spring preload cannot hold until desired setting is dis-
Press button 1 repeatedly until be adjusted while the mo- played.
desired setting is displayed. torcycle is being ridden. The following displays are avail-
able:
 One-up Tires Check tire pressures against
Checking tire pressure
data below. 4
One-up with luggage Incorrect tire inflation pres- Tire pressure, front 69
sure results in poorer hand-
Two-up (with luggage) ing characteristics of the motor-
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single
cycle and reduces the life of the
rider, with cold tire)
tires.

Operation
Then the adjustment options for Ensure proper tire inflation 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver with
offroad riding are shown. The pressure. passenger and/or load, with
selectable driving modes also cold tire)
change in the process. At high road speeds, tire
valves installed perpen- Tire pressure, rear z
Predominantly smooth ter- dicular to the wheel rim have a
rain tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single
Rough terrain In order to avoid a sudden loss of rider, with cold tire)
tire inflation pressure, fit a valve 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with
If button 1 is not pressed for a cap with rubber sealing ring to passenger and/or load, with
longer time, spring preload and the rear tire and make sure that cold tire)
possibly also damping is set as the cap is screwed on firmly. If tire pressure is too low:
indicated. The display flashes Make sure ground is level and Correct tire pressure.
while the spring preload is ad- firm and park motorcycle.
justed. Then the ESA display
is automatically hidden again.
 Headlight If you are unsure whether corrected by adjusting the swivel
4 Adjusting for RHD/LHD
the basic headlight setting lever.
is correct, consult a specialized
70 traffic workshop, preferably an autho-
If the motorcycle is ridden in a rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmet- Headlight range
ric low-beam headlight will tend adjustment
Operation

to dazzle oncoming traffic.

Have the headlight adjusted to
the relevant conditions by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably an
z authorized BMW Motorrad retail- a Neutral position
er. b Position with heavy pay-
Headlight range and load
spring preload
The headlight range generally
Front and rear seats
remains constant due to the ad- 1 Headlight range adjust- Removing passenger seat
justment of the spring preload to ment
Make sure ground is level and
the loading state. In the case of very high payloads, firm and park motorcycle.
Spring preload adjustment may the available spring preload ad-
only be insufficient when the mo- justment might not be adequate.
torcycle is very heavily loaded. To avoid dazzling oncoming traf-
In this case, the headlight range fic, the headlight range can be
must be adjusted to the weight.
 Installing driver's seat
4
71

Operation
Turn seat lock 1 to right with Turn seat lock 1 to left with
ignition key and hold while ignition key and hold while Insert driver's seat with
pressing passenger seat 2 pressing driver's seat 3 down- mounts 4 in holders 5 on left z
downward in front area to sup- ward in rear area to support and right and loosely lay on
port unlocking. unlocking. motorcycle.
Lift passenger seat at front and Raise driver's seat at rear and Press driver's seat lightly for-
release key. release key. ward in rear area and then firm-
Take off passenger seat and Take off driver's seat and place ly downward.
place on a clean surface with on a clean surface with uphol- Driver's seat clicks audibly into
upholstered side facing down- stered side facing downward. place.
ward. Installing passenger seat
( 71).
Removing driver's seat
Removing passenger seat Installing passenger seat
( 70). Installing driver's seat ( 71).
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72

Operation

Insert passenger seat in The helmet catch can

mounts 6. scratch the paneling.
z Firmly press down passenger When hooking on the helmet,
seat in front area until it audibly watch the position of the helmet
engages. lock.
Hook helmet into helmet holder
Helmet holder with chin strap 1.
Locking helmet on Installing driver's seat ( 71).
motorcycle
Removing driver's seat ( 71).
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
5
73
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Offroad riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 z
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Securing motorcycle for
transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
 Safety instructions Danger of accident due to Loading
5 Rider's equipment
the motorcycle contacting Overloading and imbal-
the ground unexpectedly early. anced loads can adversely
74 Do not ride without the correct Observe the reduced ground
clothing. Always wear: affect the motorcycle's handling.
clearance of lowered motorcycles Do not exceed the gross weight
Helmet in all positions. limit and observe the loading
Rider's suit
Test the clearance of your mo- information.
Gloves
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torcycle at an angle in safe sit- Adjust setting of spring

Boots
uations. Remember to take the preload, damping characteristic
This applies even to short jour- limited ground clearance of your
z motorcycle into account when
and tire inflation pressures to
neys, and to every season of suit total weight.
the year. Your authorized BMW driving over curbs and similar ob-
with case OA
Motorrad retailer will be happy to stacles.
Ensure that case volumes on
advise you and has the correct left and right are equal.
clothing for every purpose. The lowering of the motorcycle
shortens the spring travel (see Make sure that weight is uni-
Reduced clearance in the chapter "Technical Data"). A formly distributed between
possible reduction in the accus- right and left.
inclined position
tomed driving comfort may re- Pack heavy items of luggage
with lowering OE downwards and inwards.
sult. Especially when riding with
Motorcycles with lowered running a passenger, the spring preload Observe maximum payload of
gear have less ground clearance should be adjusted accordingly. case and corresponding top
in all positions than motorcycles speed.
with standard running gear.
 with tank rucksack OA Poor tire tread
Payload of case
Observe maximum payload of Etc. 5
tank rucksack and correspond-
Maximum speed with 75
See label in case ing top speed.
massive-bar tires
Speed limit for driving Payload of tank rucksack
The maximum speed spec-
with case ified for the motorcycle may
be higher than the maximum

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See label in case }11 lbs (}5 kg)
speed permissible for the tires.
Speed limit for driving Excessively high speeds can lead
with Topcase OA z
with tank rucksack to tire damage and accidents.
Observe maximum payload of
Observe the maximum permissi-
Topcase and corresponding }81 mph (}130 km/h) ble speed for the tires.
top speed.
Speed With massive-bar tires, the top
Payload of Topcase speed permissible for the tire
If you ride at high speed, always
must be observed.
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af- Attach maximum permissible
See label in Topcase
fect the handling of your motor- speed decal in field of view.
Speed limit for driving cycle:
with Topcase Risk of poisoning
Settings of spring-strut and
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
shock absorber system
See label in Topcase monoxide, which is colorless and
Imbalanced load
odorless but highly toxic.
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
sure
 Inhaling exhaust fumes Unburned fuel will destroy Do not make any modifications.
5 therefore represents a the catalytic converter.
health hazard and can even Note the points listed for protec- Checklist
76 cause loss of consciousness with tion of the catalytic converter. Use the following checklist to
fatal consequences. check important functions, set-
Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Danger of overheating tings and wear limits before you
Do not run the engine in closed Cooling would be inade- ride off:
rooms. quate if the engine were al-
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Brakes
lowed to idle for a lengthy period Front and rear brake fluid levels
Catalytic converter with the motorcycle at a stand- Clutch
z If misfiring causes unburned fuel still: overheating would result. In Clutch fluid level
to enter the catalytic converter, extreme cases, the motorcycle Damping setting and spring
there is a danger of overheating could catch fire. preload
and damage. Do not allow the engine to idle Tread depth and tire inflation
For this reason, observe the fol- unnecessarily. After starting, ride pressure
lowing points: off immediately. Firm seating of cases and lug-
Do not run the fuel tank dry
gage
Do not run the engine with the Modifications
spark-plug cap removed Modifications of the mo- At regular intervals:
Stop the engine immediately if torcycle (e.g. engine man- Engine oil level (every time you
it misfires agement system, throttle valves, refuel)
Use unleaded fuel only clutch) can cause damage to the Brake pad wear (during every
Comply with all specified main- affected components and fail- third stop for refueling)
tenance intervals. ure of safety-related functions.
Damage caused in this way is
not covered by the warranty.
Starting Starting engine
Side stand 5
You cannot start the motorcy- 77
cle with the side stand extended
and a gear engaged. The engine
will switch itself off if you start it
with the transmission in neutral

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and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.
Press starter button 1.
z
Transmission Emergency ON/OFF switch in At extremely low tempera-
You can start the engine when run position a. tures it may be necessary
the transmission is in neutral or if Switch on ignition. to operate the throttle grip during
you pull the clutch with a gear Pre-ride check is performed. starting. At ambient tempera-
engaged. Do not engage the ( 78) tures below 32 °F (0 °C), actuate
clutch until after switching on the with BMW Motorrad Integral the clutch after switching on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine ABS II OE ignition.
cannot be started. ABS self-diagnosis is The start attempt is auto-
performed. ( 78) matically interrupted if bat-
with Automatic Stability Con- tery voltage is too low. Recharge
trol OE the battery before you start the
ASC self-diagnosis is per- engine, or use jump leads and a
formed. ( 79) donor battery to start.
Engine starts.
 Consult the troubleshooting Some malfunctions cannot Phase 1
5 chart if the engine refuses to be indicated if the 'Gener- Checking the diagnosable
start. ( 142) al' warning light cannot be dis- system components while
78 played. stopped.
Pre-ride check Check that the 'General' warning The ABS warning light
The instrument cluster runs a light comes on, and that it shows flashes.
test of the 'General' warning light red and yellow.
when the ignition is switched on: Phase 2
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Have the malfunction corrected

this is the "Pre-Ride-Check The Checking wheel sensors while
as soon as possible by a spe-
test is aborted if the engine is starting off.
cialized workshop, preferably
z started before it is completed.
an authorized BMW Motorrad The ABS warning light
Phase 1 retailer. flashes.
The general warning light ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis
lights up red. completed
with BMW Motorrad Integral
CHECK! is indicated. ABS II OE The ABS warning light goes
out.
Phase 2 The readiness for operation of
The general warning light the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS If an ABS fault is indicated after
lights up yellow. is checked by the self-diagnosis. the ABS self-diagnosis is com-
Self-diagnosis is performed au- pleted:
CHECK! is indicated. tomatically when you switch on Continued driving is possible. It
If the 'General' warning light does the ignition. To check the wheel must be noted that neither the
not show: sensors, the motorcycle must be ABS nor the integral function is
driven a few yards. available.
 Have the malfunction corrected Phase 2 an authorized BMW Motorrad
as soon as possible by a spe- Checking the diagnosable sys- retailer. 5
cialized workshop, preferably tem components while driving.
an authorized BMW Motorrad Running in 79
So that the ASC self-diagnosis
retailer. can be completed, the mo- The first 620 mls
torcycle must be driven at a (1000 km)
ASC self-diagnosis speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/
with Automatic Stability Con- While running in the motorcy-
h).

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trol OE cle, vary the throttle opening
The ASC symbol flashes
and engine-speed range fre-
slowly.
The readiness for operation quently; avoid driving for long z
of the BMW Motorrad ASC is periods at a constant speed.
ASC self-diagnosis
checked by the self-diagnosis. Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-
completed
Self-diagnosis is performed tions of road if possible.
automatically when you switch on The ASC symbol is no longer
Observe the engine run-in
the ignition. displayed.
speeds.
Phase 1 If an ASC fault is indicated after Engine break-in speeds
the ASC self-diagnosis is com-
Checking the diagnosable
pleted:
system components while
Continued driving is possible. <5500 min-1 (Odometer
stopped.
It must be noted that the ASC reading 0...124 miles
The ASC symbol flashes
function is not available. (0...200 km))
slowly.
Have the malfunction corrected <6500 min-1 (Odometer
as soon as possible by a spe- reading 124...249 miles
cialized workshop, preferably (200...400 km))
 Brake early. available from your authorized
5 Engine break-in speeds
Tires
BMW Motorrad retailer.

80 Rims
<7500 min-1 (Odometer New tires have a smooth sur-
reading 249...373 miles face. This must be roughened by As a touring Enduro model,
(400...600 km)) riding in a restrained manner at this motorcycle has also
various heel angles until the tires been designed for light offroad
briefly maximum engine
are run in. This running in proce- use on unpaved roads. However,
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speed (Odometer
dure is essential if the tires are to heavier offroad use can result
reading 373...559 miles
achieve maximum grip. in damage to the standard cast
z (600...900 km))
New tires have not aluminum rims.
Have the first inspection carried For heavier offroad use, use the
achieved their full adhesion
out after 300 - 750 mls (500 - cross-spoke wheels available as
yet. There is a danger of
1200 km). optional equipment
accidents when driving at
Brake pads extreme angles.
After driving offroad
New brake pads must be run in Avoid extreme angles.
BMW Motorrad recommends
before they achieve their opti- that the following be observed
mum friction force. This initial Offroad riding
after driving offroad:
reduction in braking efficiency When driving offroad
can be compensated for by ex- with Topcase OA Tire inflation pressure
erting greater pressure on the
Topcase when driving of- A tire inflation pressure re-
brake levers.
froad duced for offroad driving
New brake pads can ex- Before driving offroad, the Top- leads to poorer handling of the
tend stopping distance by a case should be removed or se- motorcycle on paved roads and
significant margin. cured with the Enduro lock kit can result in accidents.
Ensure proper tire inflation Before returning to on-road use, Brakes
pressure. reset correct spring preload and
How is the shortest 5
correct damping.
Brakes braking distance 81
When the motorcycle is Rims achieved?
ridden on loose surfaces BMW Motorrad recommends The dynamic load distribution
or muddy roads, the brakes may checking the rims for possible between the front and rear wheel
fail to take effect immediately damage after riding offroad. changes during braking. The

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because of dirt or moisture on heavier you brake, the more
Air filter insert the front wheel is loaded. The
the disks or brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are Engine damage due to greater the wheel load, the more z
braked clean. soiled air filter insert. braking force can be transferred.
When driving in dusty terrain, To achieve the shortest possible
Driving on unpaved or dirty
check air filter insert for soiling braking distance, the front brake
roads leads to increased
at short intervals and clean or re- must be applied quickly and with
brake pad wear.
place if necessary. increasing force. This optimal-
Check the brake pad thickness ly utilizes the dynamic load in-
more often and replace the brake Use under very dusty conditions
crease on the front wheel. At the
pads sooner. (deserts, savannas, etc.) requires
same time, the clutch should al-
the use air filter inserts special-
so be actuated. With the "forced
Spring preload and damping ly developed for these kinds of
braking" often practiced in which
Spring preload and damp- applications.
the brake pressure is generat-
ing values that have been ed as quickly as possible and
changed for offroad use reduce with great force, the dynamic
handling characteristics on paved load distribution cannot follow
surfaces. the increased deceleration and
 the braking force cannot be com- Wet, soiled brakes Parking your
5 pletely transferred to the road Moisture and dirt on the brake motorcycle
surface. The front wheel can lock disks and the brake pads result in
82 up. Side stand
a decrease in the braking action.
Delayed or poorer braking action Switch off engine.
with BMW Motorrad Integral
must be expected in the follow- If the ground is soft or un-
ABS II OE
ing situations: even, there is no guarantee
Locking up of the front wheel is When driving in the rain and that the motorcycle will rest firm-
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prevented by the BMW Motorrad through puddles. ly on the stand.

Integral ABS.
After washing the motorcycle. Always check that the ground
z When driving on roads spread under the stand is level and
Descending mountain
with salt. firm.
passes
After working on the brakes Fold out side stand and park
There is a danger of the due to oil or grease residues.
brakes fading if you use on- motorcycle.
When driving on soiled roads
ly the rear brakes when descend- or offroad. The side stand is designed
ing mountain passes. Under to support only the weight
extreme conditions, the brakes Poor braking action due to of the motorcycle.
could overheat and suffer severe moisture and dirt. Do not lean or sit on the
damage. Brake until brakes are dry or motorcycle with the side stand
Use both front and rear brakes, clean; clean if necessary. extended.
and make use of the engine's Brake early until the full braking If the slope of the road permits,
braking effect as well. action is available again. turn the handlebars to the left.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Center stand Do not smoke. Never bring a
Switch off engine. naked flame near the fuel tank. 5
If the ground is soft or un- Fuel attacks plastic sur- 83
even, there is no guarantee faces, making them cloudy
that the motorcycle will rest firm- or unattractive.
ly on the stand. Wipe off any fuel that gets onto
Always check that the ground plastic parts immediately.

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under the stand is level and Make sure ground is level and
firm. firm and park motorcycle.
Fuel expands when ex-
Excessive movements Open protective cap. z
posed to heat. When the
could result in the center
tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
stand retracting, and the
and get onto the road. This re-
motorcycle would topple as a
sults in a danger of falling.
result.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on the center Leaded fuel will destroy the
stand. catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Fold out center stand and jack
up motorcycle. Refuel with quality listed below
at most until lower edge of filler
Refueling Unlock cap of fuel tank with neck is reached.
ignition key and fold up.
Fuel is highly flammable. When refueling after run-
Fire at the fuel tank can ning on reserve, make sure
result in fire and explosion. that you top up the tank to a lev-
el above reserve, as otherwise
 the sensor will not be able to
5 register the new level. Otherwise
Reserve fuel quantity
neither the fill level nor the range
84 display can be updated. Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Recommended fuel qual- Press fuel tank cap down firmly
ity to close.
Remove key and close protec-
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Super Plus unleaded tive cap.

91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON)
z 91 AKI Securing motorcycle The motorcycle can tip
for transport away to the side and fall
alternative fuel quality over.
Protect all components along Secure the motorcycle against
which straps are routed against tipping away to the side.
Super unleaded (minor re- scratching. For example, use
strictions with regard to adhesive tape or soft cloths. Push motorcycle onto transport
power and fuel consump- surface, and do not place on
tion) side stand or center stand.
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI

Usable fuel quantity

Approx. 5.3 gal (Approx.

20 l)
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85

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Components can be dam- Fasten straps at rear on both
sides on passenger footrests
z
aged.
Do not pinch components, e.g. and tension.
brake lines or wiring harnesses. Tension all straps evenly; mo-
torcycle should be compressed
Fasten straps at front on both
as greatly as possible.
sides on handlebars.
Guide straps through leading
link and tension.
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5

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Technology in detail
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
6
Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 87

Engine management with BMW

Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 92

Technology in detail
Electronic suspension adjustment
ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

z
 Brake system with damage to the rear wheel brake wheels to continue to turn and
6 BMW Motorrad Integral and the clutch. maintains driving stability regard-
Avoid burn-outs. less of the road surface condi-
88 ABS tion.
with BMW Motorrad Integral How does ABS work?
ABS II OE The maximum braking force that
What happens when
can be transferred to the road rough roads are
Partially integral brake surface is partially dependent on encountered?
Technology in detail

Your motorcycle is equipped with the friction coefficient of the road Bumpy or rough roads can briefly
a partially integral brake configu- surface. Gravel, ice, snow and lead to a loss of contact be-
ration. Both front and rear brakes wet roads offer a considerably tween the tires and the road
are applied simultaneously when poorer friction coefficient than a surface, until the transferrable
you pull the handbrake lever. dry, clean asphalt surface. The braking force is reduced to ze-
The footbrake lever acts only on poorer the friction coefficient of ro. If braking is carried out in this
the rear brake. the road surface is, the longer situation, ABS must reduce the
The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the braking distance will be. brake pressure to ensure driv-
adapts the braking force distribu- If the maximum transferrable ing stability when restoring con-
z tion between the front and rear braking force is exceeded when tact to the road. At this point in
wheel brake to the loading of the the driver increases the brake time, the BMW Motorrad Integral
motorcycle during braking with pressure, the wheels begin to ABS must assume extremely low
ABS control. block and driving stability is lost, friction coefficients (gravel, ice,
Spinning of the rear wheel and a fall can result. Before this snow) so that the running wheels
with the front brake pulled situation occurs, ABS intervenes turn in every imaginable case and
(burn out) is made consider- and adjusts the brake pressure the driving stability is ensured.
ably more difficult by the inte- to the maximum transferrable After detecting the actual con-
gral function. The result may be braking force. This enables the
ditions, the system adjusts the Lifting off rear wheel What are the design
optimum brake pressure. However, during extremely heavy characteristics of the 6
How is the BMW Motorrad and rapid decelerations it is pos- BMW Motorrad Integral 89
sible that the BMW Motorrad In- ABS?
Integral ABS noticeable to tegral ABS cannot prevent the
the rider? The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
rear wheel from lifting off the ensures driving stability on any
If the ABS system must reduce ground. In these cases, the mo- surface within the limits of driving
the braking forces due to the torcycle can also flip end over

Technology in detail
physics. The system is not op-
conditions described above, then end. timized for special requirements
vibrations can be felt at the hand-
Heavy braking can lead to resulting under extreme weath-
brake lever.
the rear wheel lifting off the er conditions offroad or on the
If the handbrake lever is pulled, ground. racetrack.
then braking pressure is built up When braking, bear in mind that
at the rear wheel with the integral Special situations
the ABS control cannot be relied
function. If the footbrake pedal is To detect the tendency of the
on in all circumstances to prevent
first actuated after this, the brake wheels to lock up, the speeds
the rear wheel from lifting off the
pressure already built up can be of the front and rear wheel are
ground.
felt earlier than the counter-pres- compared. If implausible values
z
sure, than when the footbrake are detected over a longer period
pedal is actuated before or to- of time, the ABS function is de-
gether with the handbrake lever. activated for safety reasons and
an ABS fault is indicated. The
condition for a fault message is
the completed self-diagnosis.
In addition to problems on the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,
 unusual driving conditions can that the specified inspection in- Engine management
6 also lead to a fault message. tervals be complied with. with BMW Motorrad
Unusual driving conditions:
90 Reserves for safety ASC
Heating up on the main or aux-
iliary stand at idle or with gear But remember: the potentially with Automatic Stability Con-
engaged. shorter braking distances which trol OE
Rear wheel locked-up for a BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-
longer period of time by en- mits must not be used as an ex- How does ASC work?
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gine brake, e.g. when riding cuse for careless riding. ABS is The BMW Motorrad ASC com-
downhill on slippery surfaces. primarily a means of ensuring a pares the wheel speeds of the
safety margin in genuine emer- front and rear wheel. From the
Should a fault message result gencies. speed difference the slip, and
due to one of the driving condi- Take care when cornering. When with it the stability reserves on
tions described above, the ABS you apply the brakes on a cor- the rear wheel are determined.
function can be reactivated by ner, the motorcycle's weight and When a slip limit is exceeded, the
switching the ignition off and momentum take over and even engine torque is adapted by the
then on again. BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is engine management system.
z unable to counteract their effects.
How important is regular What are the design
maintenance? characteristics of the
Any technical system is al- BMW Motorrad ASC?
ways only as good as its The BMW Motorrad ASC is an
maintenance condition. assistance system for the driv-
To ensure that the BMW Motor- er and is designed for driving on
rad Integral ABS is in an optimal- public roads. Especially in at the
ly maintained condition, it is vital limits of driving physics, the driv-
er has a considerable influence Special situations Rear wheel spinning in place
on the control options of the At an increasing angle, the accel- with front brake pulled (burn 6
ASC (shifting weight in curves, eration performance is increas- out).
loose loads). Heating up on the main or aux- 91
ingly limited in accordance with
The offroad mode can be activat- physical laws. This can result in iliary stand at idle or with gear
ed when driving offroad. In this delayed acceleration when com- engaged.
mode the controlling intervention ing out of very tight curves.
by the ASC is carried out later, The ASC is reactivated by

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enabling controlled drifting. To detect spinning or slipping switching the ignition on and
The system is not optimized for away of the rear wheel, the off and then driving at a speed
special requirements resulting speeds of the front and above 6 mph (10 km/h).
under extreme weather condi- rear wheel are compared. If
tions offroad or on the racetrack. implausible values are detected With extremely massive-bar tires,
The BMW Motorrad ASC can be over a longer period of time, the an ASC intervention can occur
deactivated for these cases. ASC function is deactivated for before the optimum propulsion
safety reasons and an ASC fault is achieved due to the greater
Even with ASC, physical slip involved. In these cases the
laws cannot be overridden. is indicated. The condition for a
fault message is the completed BMW Motorrad ASC should be z
The driver is always responsible deactivated.
for adapting his/her driving style. self-diagnosis.
Do not reduce the additional In the following unusual driving
If the front wheel loses contact
safety provided with risky states, the BMW Motorrad ASC
to the ground during extreme
driving. can be automatically deactivated.
acceleration, the ASC reduces
Unusual driving conditions: the engine torque until the front
Driving on the rear wheel wheel touches the ground again.
(wheely) for a longer period In this case, BMW Motorrad rec-
with ASC deactivated. ommends turning back the throt-
 tle grip somewhat to achieve The sensors are equipped with Tire inflation pressure
6 a stable driving state again as a centrifugal controller, which ranges
quickly as possible. does not enable the transmis-
92 The TPC/RDC control unit distin-
sion of the measured values until guishes between three inflation
On a slippery surface, the throt- after a speed of approx. 18 mph pressure ranges matched to the
tle grip should never be suddenly (30 km/h) is exceeded for the first motorcycle:
turned back completely without time. Before initial reception of
pull the clutch at the same time. Inflation pressure within the
the tire inflation pressure, -- is
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The engine braking torque can permissible tolerance.

shown in the display for each tire.
cause the rear wheel to block, Inflation pressure at the limits
The sensors continue to transmit
resulting in an unstable driving of the permissible tolerance.
the measured values for approx.
state. This case cannot be con- Inflation pressure outside the
15 minutes after the motorcycle
trolled by the BMW Motorrad permissible tolerance.
comes to a stop.
ASC. The control unit can manage four A warning is also output if the
sensors, and as a result two sets tire inflation pressure drops rapid-
Tire Pressure Control of wheels with TPC/RDC sen- ly within the permissible toler-
TPC/RDC sors can be driven. If a TPC/RDC ance.
z with Tire Pressure Control control unit is installed, however
(TPC/RDC) OE the wheels have no sensors, then Temperature
an error message is output. compensation
Function The tire inflation pressure is tem-
A sensor is located in each tire, perature dependent, i.e. it in-
which measures the air temper- creases or decreases together
ature and the inflation pressure with the tire temperature. The
inside the tire and sends these tire temperature is dependent on
values to the control unit.
the ambient temperature and on Example: according to the justment to two-up operation is
the driving style and duration. Rider's Manual, the tire inflation completed. 6
The tire inflation pressures are pressure is to be 36.3 psi The ESA display flashes until the
shown temperature-compensat- (2.5 bar), however 33.4 psi adjustment process has been 93
ed in the multifunction display; (2.3 bar) is shown in the completed. The motorcycle may
they refer to a tire temperature multifunction display. This means not be driven during the adjust-
of 68 °F (20 °C). No tempera- the tires are underinflated by ment process.
ture compensation takes place in 2.9 psi (0.2 bar). The tester

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the air pressure testers at filling at the filling station indicates Offroad settings
stations, i.e. the measured tire in- 34.8 psi (2.4 bar). This value The Enduro ESA developed es-
flation pressure is dependent on must be increased by 2.9 psi pecially for the R 1200 GS con-
the tire temperature. As a result, (0.2 bar) to 37.7 psi (2.6 bar) in tains both the onroad modes
the values displayed there do not order to produce the correct tire familiar from other BMW mod-
match the values shown in the inflation pressure. els and special offroad modes
multifunction display in most cas- enabled by a special electro-hy-
es. Electronic suspension draulic spring base adjustment of
adjustment ESA the front suspension strut. The
Adjusting inflation convenient chassis adjustment to z
pressure with Electronic Suspension Ad- a broad range of road conditions
justment (ESA) OE increases the suitability for both
Compare the TPC/RDC value in
the multifunction display with the Adjusting spring preload touring and offroad riding.
value on the back cover of the
To ensure fast adjustment at In this mode the spring
Rider's Manual. The difference
temperatures below 32 °F (0 °C), preload of the front suspen-
between the two values must be
BMW Motorrad recommends not sion strut is increased to approx-
compensated with the air pres-
having a passenger climb onto imately 50 %. The rear spring
sure tester at the filling station.
the motorcycle until after the ad- base then assumes the same
 position. This adjustment is suit-
6 able, for example, for offroad rid-
ing during which no larger drops
94 or holes are expected.
With this adjustment a max-
imum spring preload of the
front and rear suspension strut
is achieved. It can, for example,
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be used when the maximum pro-

tection against bottoming out is
required for drop-offs and holes.
The ground clearance is greater
in this mode than in the "driver
only" street mode.
Not every ESA adjustment is
suitable for every road surface.
Test the possible combinations
z of spring preload and damping to
find the adjustment suitable for
the road surface.
Accessories

Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
7
95
Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Accessories
Luggage rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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 General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot ex- Onboard sockets
7 BMW Motorrad recommends
amine or test each product
Information on using onboard
of outside origin to ensure that it
96 the use of parts and accessories sockets:
can be used on or in connection
for your motorcycle that are ap-
with BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off
proved by BMW for this purpose.
constituting a safety hazard. Nor
Your authorized BMW Motorrad Onboard sockets are switched off
is this guarantee provided when
retailer is the right place to go automatically under the following
the official approval of a specific
Accessories

for genuine BMW parts and ac- conditions:

country has been granted. Tests
cessories,other BMW approved In case of insufficient battery
conducted by these instances
products, and expert advice on voltage to maintain the ability
cannot make provision for all op-
their installation and use. to start the motorcycle
erating conditions experienced by
These parts and products have If the maximum loadability
BMW motorcycles and, conse-
been tested by BMW for safety, specified in the technical data
z quently, they are not sufficient in
function and suitability. BMW is exceeded
some circumstances.
accepts product liability for these During starting
Use only parts and accessories
products.
approved by BMW for your with additional onboard sock-
Conversely, BMW is unable to motorcycle.
accept any liability whatsoever et OA
for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning mod- If several onboard sockets are
has not approved. ifications, comply with all the le- being operated, the total current
Observe the information on the gal requirements. The motorcy- may not exceed the maximum
importance of tire sizes for chas- cle must not infringe on national loadability.
sis control systems ( 115). road-vehicle construction and
use regulations of your country.
Operating electrical acces- Case
sories with case OA 7
You can start using electrical ac-
97
cessories only when the ignition Opening case
is switched on. The accessory
remains operational if the igni-
tion is subsequently switched off.
Onboard sockets are switched off

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approx. 15 minutes after switch-
ing off the ignition to reduce the Press yellow button 4 down-
strain on the onboard electrical ward while opening case lid.
system.
Closing case
Cable routing Turn key in case lock perpen-
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The cables from the onboard Turn key 1 in case lock per-
dicular to direction of travel.
sockets to the auxiliary devices pendicular to direction of travel.
Close case lid.
must be routed in such a way Hold down yellow locking de-
The lid clicks audibly into place.
that they: vice 2 and fold out carrying
Do not impede the rider handle 3.
Do not restrict the steering an-
gle and the driving characteris-
tics
Cannot be trapped
 Adjusting case volume Removing case
7 Open and empty case.
98

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If the carrying handle is

folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in case lock per-
of the case lock is oriented in the pendicular to direction of travel.
direction of travel, the lock tab Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Hold down yellow locking de-
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can be damaged. end position to set smaller vol- vice 2 and fold out carrying
Before folding down the carrying ume. handle 3.
handle, make sure that the slot of Engage pivot lever 1 in lower
the case lock is perpendicular to end position to set larger vol-
the direction of travel. ume.
Fold carrying handle closed 3 Closing case.
downward.
Turn key in case lock in the
direction of travel and remove.
 Remove case from mount by
its handle. 7
Mounting case 99

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Open fastening lever 4. Fold up locking flap 6 com-
pletely by pulling red release
lever 5 upward if necessary.

Open fastening lever 4.

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Pull up red release lever 5.

Locking flap 6 pops up.
Fold locking flap all the way Hook case into holders 7 from
open. above while watching side
locking lever.
 Opening Topcase
7
100

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Press locking flap 6 downward Close fastening lever 4.

as far as possible and hold in Fold carrying handle down. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock
place. Turn key in direction of travel into vertical position.
Press red release lever 5 and remove.
z Hold down yellow locking de-
downward. vice 2 and fold down carrying
The locking flap 6 clicks into Topcase handle 3.
place. with Topcase OA
 If the carrying handle is
folded down when the slot 7
of the Topcase lock is horizontal,
the lock tab can be damaged. 101
Before folding down the carrying
handle, make sure that the slot of
the Topcase lock is vertical.

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Fold carrying handle 3 down.
Carrying handle audibly en-
Press yellow button 4 toward gages. Engage pivot lever 1 in front
front while pressing Topcase Turn key in Topcase lock into end position to set larger vol-
lid upward. horizontal position and remove. ume.
Engage pivot lever 1 in rear
Closing Topcase Adjusting Topcase z
end position to set smaller vol-
volume ume.
Open and empty Topcase. Close Topcase.

Close Topcase lid 5 with firm

pressure.
 Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase
7
102

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Pull red lever 4 toward rear.

Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Locking flap 5 pops up. Fold up locking flap 5 com-
into vertical position. Fold locking flap 5 all the way pletely by pulling red release
Hold down yellow locking de- open. lever 4 toward rear if neces-
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vice 2 and fold down carrying Remove Topcase from mount- sary.
handle 3. ing by its handle.
 Luggage rack
Additional luggage 7
support 103
With the passenger seat
removed and the cases (OA)
mounted, removing the luggage
rack provides a large luggage

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support to which various items
can be lashed.
Hook Topcase into front hold- Fold locking flap 5 closed as
When loading, the sum of the
ers 6 of Topcase retaining far as possible and hold in
weights in and on the cases may
plate. place.
not exceed the gross weight limit
Press Topcase onto Topcase Press red release lever 4 to-
of the cases. z
retaining plate at rear. ward front.
Locking flap clicks into place. Removing luggage rack
Fold in carrying handle. Make sure ground is level and
Turn key in direction of travel firm and park motorcycle.
and remove. Removing passenger seat
( 70).
with case OA
Removing case ( 98).
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104

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Remove screws 1 on left and Position luggage rack.

right. Install screw 2 with sleeve and
Remove screw 2. washer with appropriate torque.
Remove sleeves and washers. Install screws 1 on left and
z
Take off luggage rack. right with sleeve with appro-
priate torque.
Installing luggage rack
Luggage rack on rear
Make sure ground is level and
frame
firm and park motorcycle.
with case OA Thread-locking compound:
Removing case ( 98). Micro-encapsulated
6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
Installing passenger seat
( 71).
Maintenance

Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
8
105
Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Maintenance
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Rims and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 z
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
 General instructions Onboard toolkit 3 Open-ended wrench
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de- Standard tool kit
Wrench size: 14 mm
Adjusting mirror arm
106 scribes work involving the check-
( 63).
ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with 4 Open-ended wrench
a minimum of effort. Wrench size: 8/10 mm
If special tightening torques are Removing battery
( 133).
Maintenance

to be taken into account for

assembly, these are listed. An 5 Tool for oil cap
overview of all required tightening Topping up engine oil
torques is contained in the ( 108).
chapter "Technical Data".
Information on additional mainte- 1 Torx wrench T15, T25, Tool to chassis setting
z nance and repair work is provid- T30 without Electronic Suspension
ed in the Repair Manual for your Removing body panels Adjustment (ESA) OE
motorcycle on DVD, which you Removing luggage rack
can obtain from your authorized ( 103).
BMW Motorrad retailer. 2 Reversible screwdriver with
Phillips and straight blade
Special tools and thorough spe- Replacing front and
cialized knowledge are required rear turn indicator bulbs
to carry out some of the work ( 125).
described here. If you are in
doubt, consult a certified work-
shop, preferably your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
 Service tool kit engine cold or after a short trip
leads to misinterpretations and 8
therefore to incorrect oil fill quan-
tities. 107
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level after a longer
trip.

Maintenance
Switch off engine at operating
1 Extension for hook wrench temperature.
2 Hook wrench For expanded service work (e.g. Make sure ground is level and
Adjusting spring preload removing and installing wheels), firm and place motorcycle on
on front wheel ( 64). BMW Motorrad has put together center stand.
3 Extension for screwdriver a service tool kit matched to your Wait five minutes to allow oil to z
insert motorcycle. You can purchase collect in oil pan.
Adjusting damping on this tool kit from your authorized
rear wheel ( 66). BMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-
er the level of oil in the sump.
Checking the oil level with the
 If oil level is below MIN mark: Both too little and too
8 Topping up engine oil ( 108). much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
108 If oil level is above MAX mark: Always make sure that the oil
Have oil level corrected by level is correct.
a specialized workshop,
Add engine oil up to specified
preferably an authorized BMW
level.
Motorrad retailer.
Maintenance

Engine oil, quantity for

Topping up engine oil topping up
Read off the oil level from the
Make sure ground is level and
display 1. max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l)
firm and park motorcycle.
(Difference between MIN
and MAX)
z
Checking engine oil level
( 107).
Reinstall engine oil fill location
cap.

Brake system
Checking brake operation
Specified level of engine Pull handbrake lever.
oil Wipe area around fill location
clean. Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
between MIN and MAX Remove cap 1 of engine oil fill
marking location with toolkit. Press footbrake lever.
 Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible. 8
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible: 109

Incorrect working practices

endanger the reliability of
the brakes.

Maintenance
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a Visually inspect left and right
Front brake-pad wear
certified workshop, preferably brake pads to ascertain their
limit
an authorized BMW Motorrad thickness. Direction of view:
retailer. between wheel and front wheel 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric-
control to brake calipers 1. tion material without car-
z
Checking front brake pad rier plate. Wear markings
thickness (grooves) must be clearly
Make sure ground is level and visible.)
firm and park motorcycle. If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
 reliability of the brake system,
8 make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
110 mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
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Motorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake pad Check the brake pad thickness

thickness Rear brake-pad wear lim-
with visual inspection. Direc-
it
Make sure ground is level and tion of view: from left to brake
firm and park motorcycle. caliper 1. 0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric-
z tion material without carrier
plate. Brake disk must not
be visible through bore hole
of inner brake pad.)
If brake disk is visible:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads How to interpret the marks: Move handlebars into straight-
are not worn beyond their mini- Three rings visible: brake-pad ahead position. 8
mum thickness. thickness is at least 75 %
111
Have the brake pads replaced Two rings visible: brake-pad
by a specialized workshop, thickness is at least 50 %
preferably an authorized BMW One ring visible: brake-pad
Motorrad retailer. thickness is at least 25 %
No rings visible: brake pads

Maintenance
Brake pad wear worn to wear limit; check as
The rear brake has a brake-pad described above
wear indicator.
Checking front brake fluid
level Read off brake fluid level at
A low fluid level in the front brake-fluid reservoir 1. z
brake reservoir can allow air The brake fluid level in the
to penetrate the brake system. brake-fluid reservoir drops
This significantly reduces braking due to brake pad wear.
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 firm and place motorcycle on
is between the brake pads. its center stand.
 Replacing screen insert Checking rear brake fluid
8 level
112 A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Maintenance

Check brake fluid level

regularly.
Front brake fluid level Make sure ground is level and
Possible loss of stopping firm and place motorcycle on
power at front brake. its center stand.
Brake fluid DOT4 Screen insert in the front brake-
z
The brake fluid level must fluid reservoir always has to be
not fall below the MIN mark. replaced on completion of work
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori- that affects the level of fluid
zontal, motorcycle standing in the front braking circuit (for
upright) example replacing brake pads
or changing brake fluid). Please
If brake fluid level drops below
contact a specialized workshop
permissible level:
for this purpose, preferably an
Have the defect corrected as
authorized BMW Motorrad
soon as possible by a special-
retailer.
ized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
 Clutch
Checking clutch operation 8
Pull the clutch lever. 113
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can be
felt:

Maintenance
Have the clutch checked
by a specialized workshop,
Read off brake fluid level at
Rear brake fluid level preferably an authorized BMW
rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.
Motorrad retailer.
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops Brake fluid DOT4 Checking clutch fluid level
due to brake pad wear.
z
The brake fluid level must Make sure ground is level and
not fall below the MIN mark. firm and place motorcycle on
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori- its center stand.
zontal, motorcycle standing Move handlebars into straight-
upright) ahead position.
If brake fluid level drops below
permissible level:
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special-
ized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
 Unsuitable hydraulic fluids Measure tire tread depth in
8 could cause damage to the main tread grooves with wear
clutch system. indicating marks.
114 No fluids may be poured in. Tires have wear indicators
Have the defect corrected as integrated into the main
soon as possible by a special- tread grooves. If the tire tread
ized workshop, preferably an has worn down to the level of
the marks, the tire is completely
Maintenance

authorized BMW Motorrad re-

tailer. worn. The locations of the marks
Read off clutch fluid level at are indicated on the edge of the
reservoir 1. Rims and Tires tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
by an arrow.
The fluid level in the clutch Checking tire tread depth
fluid reservoir rises due to When the minimum tread depth
z clutch wear.
The handling of your mo-
is reached:
torcycle can already change
Replace tires concerned.
for the worse before the legally
Clutch fluid level (visual
prescribed minimum tread depth Checking rims
check)
is reached.
Make sure ground is level and
Clutch fluid level must not Have tires replaced even be-
firm and park motorcycle.
drop. (Motorcycle stand- fore the minimum tread depth
Visually inspect rims for de-
ing upright with handlebars is reached.
fects.
straight ahead) Make sure ground is level and Have damaged rims checked
If clutch fluid level drops: firm and park motorcycle. and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialized workshop,
 preferably an authorized BMW other tires, and can therefore The sensor wheels required for
Motorrad retailer. take no responsibility for their wheel speed detection must also 8
driving safety. match the control systems in-
Checking spokes BMW Motorrad recommends stalled and may not be replaced. 115
with cross-spoke wheels OE only using the tires tested and If you want to equip your mo-
approved by BMW Motorrad. torcycle with different wheels,
Make sure ground is level and please speak to a specialized
Extensive information is available
firm and park motorcycle. workshop, and preferably a BMW
at your authorized BMW Motor-

Maintenance
Sweep across spokes with a rad retailer or on the Internet at Motorrad retailer. In some cas-
screwdriver handle or similar www.bmw-motorrad.com. es the data stored in the control
item, paying attention to result- units can be adapted to the new
ing series of notes. Affect of wheel sizes on wheel sizes.
If you hear an uneven series of chassis control systems
notes: TPC/RDC sticker
The wheel sizes play a major role z
Have spokes checked by a cer- in the chassis control systems with Tire Pressure Control
tified workshop, preferably an ABS and ASC. Especially the di- (TPC/RDC) OE
authorized BMW Motorrad re- ameter and width of the wheels
tailer. are stored in the control unit as
the basis for all necessary calcu-
Wheels lations. A change in these sizes
Tire recommendation due to conversion to others than
For every size of tire, BMW the wheels installed as standard
Motorrad has tested and equipment can seriously affect
approved certain makes as the control comfort of these sys-
roadworthy. BMW Motorrad tems.
cannot evaluate the suitability of
 or the specialized workshop of
8 the TPC/RDC sensor.

116 Removing front wheel

Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
with BMW Motorrad Integral
Maintenance

ABS II OE
The TPC sensors can be Once the calipers have
damaged by improper tire been removed, there is
mounting. a risk of the brake pads being
Inform the BMW Motorrad retail- pressed together to the extent
z er or the specialized workshop that they cannot be slipped back
that the wheel is equipped with a over the brake disk on reassem-
TPC sensor. bly.
On motorcycles equipped with Do not operate the handbrake
TPC/RDC, a corresponding stick- lever when the brake calipers
er is located on the wheel rim Unclip two retaining clips 1 of have been removed.
at the position of the TPC/RDC the ABS sensor cable on brake Remove securing screws 2 of
sensor. During a tire change it line. left and right brake calipers.
must be ensured that the TPC/ Mask off area of wheel rim that
RDC sensor is not damaged. In- could be scratched in process
form the BMW Motorrad retailer of removing brake calipers.
 with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II OE 8
117

Maintenance
Push brake pads 3 apart Remove axle clamping screw 2.
slightly by rocking the brake Remove quick-release axle 3
caliper 4 back and forth against Remove screw 1 and take ABS while supporting wheel.
the brake disk 5. sensor out of hole. Roll front wheel forward to re-
Carefully pull brake calipers move. z
back and out until clear of Raise front of motorcycle until
brake disks. the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Mounting front wheel stand
( 121).
 Threaded fasteners not tion arrows on the tires or on the
8 tightened to the specified rim.
torque can work loose or their Roll front wheel into front
118 threads can suffer damage. wheel guide.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
Maintenance

retailer.
Remove spacing bushing 4 on
left side from front wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

z Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions Lift front wheel and install
by ABS and ASC if a wheel other quick-release axle 3 with
than the standard wheel is in- appropriate torque.
stalled.
Please see the information on Quick-release axle in axle
Mount spacing bushing 4 on mount
the effect of wheel sizes on the left side in wheel hub.
chassis control systems ABS 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
and ASC at the beginning of this The front wheel must be
chapter. installed right way round to Tighten axle clamping screw 2
rotate in the correct direction. with appropriate torque.
Observe the direction of rota-
 Operate brakes several times
Clamping screw of
quick-release axle
until brake pads contact brake 8
disk.
119
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II OE
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II OE

Maintenance
Install securing screws 2 on left
and right with specified torque.
Brake caliper on slider
tube z
22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Clip in two retaining clips 1 of
Remove adhesive tape from the ABS sensor cable on brake
Insert ABS sensor into hole wheel rim. line.
and install screw 1.
Braking efficiency is im- Check fastening of sensor ca-
Remove front wheel stand. paired if the brake pads are ble on clip 3 and clip in if nec-
not correctly bedded against the essary.
Ease brake calipers onto brake disks. The cable of the wheel
disks. Before driving off, check that the speed sensor could chafe
braking effect kicks in without through if it comes into contact
any delay. with the brake disk.
 Make sure that sensor cable is Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel, Place rear wheel on rear wheel
8 routed correctly. holding wheel as you do so. support.
Make sure that sensor cable is Roll rear wheel out toward rear.
120
routed as shown. Installing rear wheel
Removing rear wheel Malfunctions may occur
Make sure ground is level and during control interventions
firm and place motorcycle on by ABS and ASC if a wheel other
Maintenance

its center stand. than the standard wheel is in-

Shift into first gear. stalled.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
chassis control systems ABS The wheel studs for the
z and ASC at the beginning of this cross-spoked wheel (op-
chapter. tional extra) and the cast alu-
Threaded fasteners not minum wheel differ in length.
tightened to the specified Mixing up sets of studs or using
torque can work loose or their the wrong studs would mean that
threads can suffer damage. the rear wheel would not be cor-
Always have the tightening rectly secured and this, in turn,
torques checked by a specialized could result in an accident.
Components of the exhaust
system can be hot. workshop, preferably an Use only wheel studs with the
authorized BMW Motorrad same permitted length code
Do not touch hot parts of the
retailer. numbers. Do not oil/grease
exhaust system.
wheel studs.
 Install wheel studs 1 with spec- ter stand or an auxiliary stand Center front wheel stand rela-
ified torque. before lifting it with the BMW tive to front wheel and push it 8
Motorrad front wheel stand. against front axle.
Rear wheel on wheel 121
carrier Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
Tightening sequence: diago- center stand.
nally Use basic stand (0 402 241)

Maintenance
44 lb/ft (60 Nm) with front wheel mount
(0 402 242).
with cross-spoke wheels OE
Tightening sequence: diago-
nally
44 lb/ft (60 Nm)
Align two mounts 2 so that z
front suspension rests securely
Front wheel stand on them.
Mounting front wheel Tighten adjusting screws 1.
stand
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed Loosen adjusting screws 1.
for holding motorcycles without a Push two mounts 2 far enough
center or other auxiliary stands. A apart that front suspension fits
motorcycle standing on the front between them.
wheel stand and the rear wheel Use locating pins 3 to set front
alone can fall over. wheel stand to desired height.
Place the motorcycle on the cen-
 Lamps torcycle is provided in the chap-
8 General instructions
ter "Technical Data".

122 A warning appears in the multi- Replacing low-beam/high-

function display if a bulb is defec- beam bulb
tive. If the brake or rear light fails,
The alignment of the
the symbol is accompanied by
connector, the spring
the 'General' warning light, which
strap and the bulb may differ
Maintenance

lights up yellow.
from that shown in the following
If the motorcycle is resting A defective bulb places illustrations.
on the center stand: The your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to Make sure ground is level and
motorcycle is raised too far at the firm and park motorcycle.
front, the center stand lifts off the oversee the motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
z ground and the motorcycle can Replace defective bulbs as
tip over to the side. soon as possible; always carry a
When raising the motorcycle, complete set of spare bulbs if
make sure that the center stand possible.
remains on the ground. The bulb is pressurized and
Apply uniform pressure to push can cause injury if dam-
front wheel stand down and aged.
raise motorcycle. Wear eye and hand protection
when replacing bulbs.
An overview of the bulb
types installed in your mo- Remove high-beam headlight
cover 1 or low-beam headlight
cover 2 by turning counter- Replace defective bulb.
clockwise. Do not touch the glass of 8
new bulbs with your fin- 123
gers. For installation, use a clean,
dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par-
ticular oil and grease, interfere
with heat radiation from the bulb.
Overheating and therefore short

Maintenance
service life of the bulbs are the
consequence. Insert bulb 5 while ensuring
correct position of lug 6.
Bulbs for low-beam
The alignment of the
Disconnect plug 3. headlight
bulb may differ from the
illustration.
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H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Insert spring clip 4 into catch.
Bulb for high-beam
headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Remove spring strap 4 from

detent and fold to side.
Remove bulb 5.
 Replacing parking light
8 bulb
124 Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
Turn handlebars to the right.
Maintenance

Insert plug 3. Pull bulb out of socket.

Replace defective bulb.

Do not touch the glass of
z new bulbs with your fin-
gers. For installation, use a clean,
dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par-
Remove bulb holder 1 from ticular oil and grease, interfere
headlight housing. with heat radiation from the bulb.
Overheating and therefore short
service life of the bulbs are the
Install high-beam headlight consequence.
cover 1 or low-beam headlight
cover 2 by turning clockwise. Bulb for parking light
Make sure the word TOP is
pointing up.
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
 Replacing front and rear
turn indicator bulbs 8
Make sure ground is level and 125
firm and park motorcycle.

Maintenance
Insert bulb into bulb socket. Pull glass on screw connection
side out of mirror housing.

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Remove screw 1.

Insert bulb holder 1 into head-

light housing. Remove bulb 2 from
light housing by turning it
counterclockwise.
 Replace defective bulb.
8 Do not touch the glass of
126 new bulbs with your fin-
gers. For installation, use a clean,
dry cloth. Dirt deposits, in par-
ticular oil and grease, interfere
with heat radiation from the bulb.
Overheating and therefore short
Maintenance

service life of the bulbs are the

consequence. Install bulb 2 by turning clock- Install screw 1.
wise in light housing.
Bulbs for flashing turn Replacing additional
indicators, front headlight bulb
z with additional headlight OA
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
The LED additional headlights
Bulbs for flashing turn
can only be completely replaced;
indicators, rear
it is not possible to replace indi-
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W vidual LEDs.
Please contact a specialized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Insert inside end of lens into
light housing and close.
Replacing fuses for
additional headlight
Fuse for auxiliary head-
light 8
with additional headlight OA 127
with additional LED head-
light OA
7.5 A

Maintenance
To do this, press together re-
taining clips 3 on left and right
and pull off connector.

Take off side cover 1. z

Close connector 2.

Replace fuse 4 for right head-

light or fuse 5 for left headlight.
Open connector 2.
8
128

Maintenance

Mount side cover 1. Take off side trim piece 1. Remove two screws 5 and
take off tank cover downward.
Air filter
z Removing air filter
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Removing driver's seat ( 71).

Remove screw 1.
Remove two screws 2. Slide out both retaining brack-
Pull side panel out of bracket in ets 1 by pressing on their rear
area 3 and remove. ends.
Pull suction pipe out of brack-
et 2 and remove.
 Press bottom of air filter into
air filter housing, making sure 8
not to bend its layers in the
process. 129

Maintenance
Pull out bottom end of air fil- Asynchronously running
ter 3. engine.
Ensure correct routing of the
Installing air filter throttle control cable.
z
Lay suction pipe on air filter Make sure that throttle valve
housing and press into brack- cable is seated in guide 4 of
et 2. intake manifold and throttle
Slide retaining brackets 1 into valve is resting against stop.
holder until they audibly click
into place.

Insert top of air filter 3 into air

filter housing.
 A short-circuit can result
8 if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidental-
130 ly brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Maintenance

Jump-starting with a donor-

Position tank cover and install Press side cover 1 into two battery voltage higher than
two screws 5. mounts. 12 V can damage the motorcycle
Installing driver's seat ( 71). electronics.
The battery of the donor vehicle
z Jump-starting must have a voltage of 12 V.
The wires leading to the Make sure ground is level and
power socket do not have firm and park motorcycle.
a load-capacity rating adequate Removing driver's seat ( 71).
for jump-starting the engine. Ex- When jump-starting the engine,
cessively high current can lead do not disconnect the battery
to a cable fire or damage to the from the onboard electrical sys-
motorcycle electronics. tem.
Press side panel into bracket in Do not use the onboard socket
area 3. to jump-start the engine of the
Install two screws 2. motorcycle.
Install screw 1.
 As an alternative to the Installing driver's seat ( 71).
negative battery terminal, 8
the spring strut bolt can also be Battery
used. 131
Maintenance instructions
Run engine of donor vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and
during jump-starting. storage will prolong the life of
Start engine of the vehicle with the battery and are essential if

Maintenance
discharged battery in usual warranty claims are to be consid-
way; if engine does not start, ered.
Remove protective cap 1 from wait a few minutes before re- Compliance with the points be-
positive battery terminal. peating attempt in order to pro- low is important in order to maxi-
First connect positive terminal tect starter motor and donor mize battery life:
of drained battery to positive battery. Keep the surface of the battery
terminal of charging battery Allow both engines to idle for a clean and dry
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with red jumper cable (positive few minutes before disconnect- Do not open the battery
terminal on this vehicle: Posi- ing jump leads. Do not top up with water
tion 2). Disconnect jump lead from Be sure to read and comply
Connect black jumper cable negative terminals first, then with the instructions for charg-
to negative terminal of charg- disconnect second lead from ing the battery on the following
ing battery and then to nega- positive terminals. pages
tive terminal of drained battery Place protective cover back Do not turn the battery upside
(negative terminal on this vehi- onto positive battery terminal. down
cle: Position 3). To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
 If the battery is not discon- Charging connected damage to the motorcycle elec-
8 nected, the onboard elec- battery tronics.
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the Use BMW chargers with the
132 Charging the connected
battery. This can cause the bat- part numbers 71 60 7 688 864
battery directly at the bat-
tery to run flat. If this happens, (220 V) or, as applicable,
tery terminals can damage the
warranty claims will not be ac- 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in
motorcycle electronics.
cepted. doubt, charge the disconnected
To charge the battery via the
During periods when the motor- battery directly at the terminals.
Maintenance

battery terminals, disconnect the

cycle is not being used, of more Charge disconnected battery
battery first.
than four weeks, disconnect the via onboard socket.
battery from the motorcycle or If you switch on the igni-
connect a trickle charger to the tion and the multifunction The motorcycle's onboard
battery. display and indicator lights fail to electronics know when the
light up, the battery is complete- battery is fully charged. The
z BMW Motorrad has devel- onboard socket is switched off
ly flat. Attempting to charge a
oped a trickle-charger spe- when this happens.
completely flat battery via the on-
cially designed for compatibility
board socket can cause damage Comply with operating instruc-
with the electronics of your mo-
to the motorcycle's electronics. tions of charger.
torcycle. Using this charger, you
can keep the battery charged Always charge a completely
If you are unable to
during long periods when the drained battery directly at the
charge the battery via
motorcycle is not being used terminals of the disconnected
the onboard socket, you
without having to disconnect the battery.
may be using a charger that
battery from the motorcycle's Charging the battery via is not compatible with your
onboard systems. Additional in- the onboard socket is only motorcycle's electronics. In this
formation is available at your au- possible with suitable chargers. case, please charge the battery
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Unsuitable chargers can result in
directly at the terminals of the Remove Rider's Manual if nec-
disconnected battery. essary. 8
Charging disconnected 133
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-

Maintenance
tions of charger.
Once battery is fully charged, An incorrect disconnection
disconnect charger's terminal sequence increase the risk
clips from battery terminals. of short-circuiting.
In the case of longer peri- Remove screws 1 and take off Always observe the proper
ods when the motorcycle is holder. sequence. z
not being used, the battery must with anti-theft alarm OE Remove battery ground wire 2
be recharged regularly. See the Switch off anti-theft alarm if first.
instructions for caring for your necessary. Then take off protective cap
battery. Always fully recharge and remove positive battery
the battery before returning it to Switch off ignition. cable 1.
use. Remove screw 3 from battery
Removing battery retaining hoop.
Unhook retaining hoop and re-
Removing driver's seat ( 71).
move.
 Lift battery up and out, using Never install the battery without
8 tilting movements if it is difficult the protective cap.
to move. First install positive battery ca-
134
Installing battery ble 1 and mount protective
cap.
Place battery in battery com-
Then install the negative bat-
partment, positive terminal on
tery cable 2.
right in direction of travel.
Maintenance

If the motorcycle was dis-

connected from the bat-
tery for a longer time, the current Slide holder under tank cover
date must be entered in the in- and install screws 1.
strument cluster to ensure the Insert Rider's Manual if neces-
proper operation of the service sary.
z display. Installing driver's seat ( 71).
Consult a certified workshop, Setting clock ( 48).
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer, for setting of
Hook in retaining hoop at bot- the date.
tom, push over battery and in-
stall screw 3.
An incorrect installation se-
quence increases the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper se-
quence.
Care

Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
9
135
Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 136
Cleaning sensitive motorcycle
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 z
Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 139
 Care products Washing your and pads are dry or braked until
9 BMW Motorrad recommends motorcycle dry.

136 that you use cleaning and care BMW Motorrad recommends Warm water intensifies the
products available at your au- that you use BMW Insect Re- effect of salt.
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. mover to soften and wash off Only use cold water to remove
BMW CareProducts have been insects and stubborn dirt from road salt.
materials tested, laboratory test- painted parts before washing the The high pressure of steam
Care

ed, and field tested and provide motorcycle. cleaners can damage seals,
optimum care and protection for To prevent stains, do not wash the hydraulic brake system, the
z the materials used in your motor- the motorcycle immediately after electrical system and the seat.
cycle. it has been exposed to bright Do not use a steam jet or high-
The use of unsuitable sunlight and do not wash it in the pressure cleaning equipment.
cleaning and care products sun.
can damage motorcycle Make sure that the motorcycle
components. is washed frequently, especially
For cleaning, do not use any sol- during the winter months.
vents such as nitro-thinners, cold To remove road salt, clean the
cleaning agents, fuel or similar, motorcycle with cold water im-
and do not use cleaning agents mediately after every trip.
that contain alcohol. After washing the motor-
cycle, after driving through
water or in the rain, braking can
be delayed due to damp brake
disks and brake pads.
Brake early until the brake disks
Cleaning sensitive 'Fly sponges' or sponges with Windscreen and headlight
motorcycle parts hard surfaces can also lead to lenses made of plastic 9
scratches. Clean off dirt and insects with a
Stainless-steel covers 137
soft sponge and plenty of water.
Fairings
Clean body panels with water Fuel and chemical solvents
and BMW plastic care emulsion. attack the windshield ma-
terial; the windshield becomes

Care
If plastic parts are cleaned cloudy or dull.
using unsuitable cleaning Do not use cleaning agents.
agents, the surfaces can be dam- z
aged. Chrome
Do not use cleaning agents that Especially in the case of road
contain alcohol, solvents or abra- salt, carefully clean chrome parts
The stainless-steel covers 1 on sives to clean plastic parts. with plenty of water and BMW
the left and right may only be 'Fly sponges' or sponges with auto shampoo. Use chrome pol-
cleaned with motorcycle or stain- hard surfaces can also lead to ish for additional treatment.
less steel cleaner. scratches.
If stainless-steel covers are Soften stubborn dirt and Radiator
cleaned using unsuitable dead insects by covering Clean the radiator regularly to
cleaning agents, the surfaces can the affected areas with a wet prevent overheating of the en-
be damaged. cloth. gine due to inadequate cooling.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, For example, use a garden hose
e.g. stainless-steel polish, to with low water pressure.
clean the stainless-steel covers.
 Cooling fins can be bent However, remove particularly ag- or agents that contain carnauba
9 easily. gressive materials immediately; or synthetic waxes.
When cleaning the radiator, en- otherwise changes in the paint or A sure sign that the paint must
138 sure that the fins are not bent. discoloration can occur. These be protected, is the fact that wa-
include spilled fuel, oil, grease, ter no longer pearls up on it.
Rubber brake fluid as well as bird drop-
Treat rubber components with pings. BMW Car Polish or BMW Storing motorcycle
water or BMW rubber protection Paint Cleaner are recommended
Care

Clean the motorcycle.

coating agent. for this.
Removing battery ( 133).
z Using silicone sprays for
Contamination of the paint finish
Spray the brake and clutch
is particularly easy to see after
the care of rubber seals can lever, and the main and side
the motorcycle has been washed.
cause damage. stand pivots with a suitable lu-
Remove this type of soiling with
Do not use silicon sprays or oth- bricant.
cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
er care products that contain Coat bare metal and chrome-
clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
silicon. plated parts with an acid-free
Motorrad recommends remov-
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
Paint care mover. Then add a protective
Park motorcycle in a dry room
Washing the motorcycle regularly so that both wheels are un-
wax coating to the paint at these
will help counteract the long-term loaded. Appropriate auxiliary
locations.
effects of substances that dam- stands are available at your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retail-
age the paint, especially if your Protective wax coating
motorcycle is ridden in areas er.
To preserve the finish of your
with high air pollution or natural Before putting the motor-
motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-
sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or cycle into storage, have
ommends using BMW Car Wax
pollen. the engine oil and the oil filter
element changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au- 9
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Combine work for storing/return- 139
ing to use with maintenance ser-
vice or an inspection.

Returning motorcycle

Care
to use
Remove the protective wax
z
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: Observe
checklist.
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140

Care

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Technical data

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
10
141
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
 Troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start.
142 Possible cause Remedy
Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position
Side stand Retract the side stand. ( 77)
Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 77)
Technical data

Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever
No fuel in tank Refueling ( 83).
Battery drained Charging connected battery ( 132).

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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid 10
143
Brake caliper on slider tube
M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Clamping screw of quick-release
axle

Technical data
M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Quick-release axle in axle mount
M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Rear wheel Value Valid
Rear wheel on wheel carrier
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M10 x 40 x 1.25 diagonally
44 lb/ft (60 Nm)
M10 x 53 x 1.25 diagonally with cross-
spoke
44 lb/ft (60 Nm) wheels OE
 Mirror arm Value Valid
10 Mirror on adapter
144
Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 16 lb/ft (22 Nm)
Mirror adapter on clamping
block
M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm)
Technical data

Frame Value Valid

Luggage rack on rear frame
M6 x 35, Replace bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
Micro-encapsulated
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Engine
Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin
10
engine with two overhead camshafts each, four 145
radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling,
oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man-
agement
Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm3)

Technical data
Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm)
Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Rated output 110 hp (81 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min-1
with power reduction OE 98 hp (72 kW), at engine speed: 7750 min-1 z
Torque 89 lb/ft (120 Nm), at engine speed: 6000 min-1
with power reduction OE 89 lb/ft (120 Nm), at engine speed: 6000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1
Idle speed 1150±50 min-1, Engine at operating temperature
 Fuel
10 Recommended fuel quality Super Plus unleaded
146 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON)
91 AKI
alternative fuel quality Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to
power and fuel consumption)
Technical data

89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)

89 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5.3 gal (Approx. 20 l)
Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

BMW recommends the use of BP gasolines

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Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter change
10
147
products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes
Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG/JASO MA ~-4 °F (~-20 °C)
SAE 5W-40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ~-4 °F (~-20 °C)
SAE 5W-~50, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ~-4 °F (~-20 °C)

Technical data
SAE 10W-40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ~14 °F (~-10 °C)
SAE 10W-~50, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ~-4 °F (~-20 °C)
SAE 15W-~40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ~32 °F (~0 °C)
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l), Difference between
MIN and MAX
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BMW recommends
 Clutch
10 Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch
148
Transmission
Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor-
sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding
Technical data

sleeves
Transmission gear ratios 1,737, Primary gear ratio
2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear
1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear
1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear
1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear
z 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear
0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear
Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
10
149
Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW
Motorrad Paralever
Gear ratio of final drive 2.910 (32:11 teeth)

Technical data
Running gear
Front wheel
Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled,
leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic
fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on
leading link and front frame z
Design of front suspension strut Central spring strut with helical compression
spring and twin-tube shock absorber,
mechanically adjustable spring preload
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled
shock absorber, electrically adjustable rebound-
stage damping and electro-hydraulically adjustable
spring preload
Spring travel, front 7.5 in (190 mm), On wheel
with lowering OE 6.2 in (158 mm), On wheel
10 Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW
150 Motorrad Paralever
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, steplessly ad-
justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically
adjustable spring preload
Technical data

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically
adjustable rebound-stage damping and electro-
hydraulically adjustable spring preload
Spring travel at rear wheel 7.9 in (200 mm)
with lowering OE 6.7 in (171 mm)

z Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disk brake with 4-pis-
ton fixed calipers and floating brake disks
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper
and fixed brake disk
Brake-pad material, rear Organic
with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II OE Sintered metal
Wheels and tires
Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire
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approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad 151
retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor-
rad.com.
Front wheel

Technical data
Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2
with cross-spoke wheels OE Cross-spoke wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2
Front-wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Front tire designation 110/80 - 19
Rear wheel
Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 z
with cross-spoke wheels OE Cross-spoke wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2
Rear-wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"
Rear tire designation 150/70 - 17
10 Tire inflation pressures
Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire
152 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire
Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire
42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire
Technical data

Electrical system
Electrical rating of onboard socket 5A
with additional onboard socket OA max 5 A, all onboard sockets together

z Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected.

If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir-
cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is
switched on after the fault has been rectified.
Fuse for auxiliary headlight
with additional LED headlight OA 7.5 A
Battery
Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery capacity 14 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS
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Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03±0.01 in (0.8±0.1 mm)
Bulbs
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Technical data
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
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 Frame
10 Frame design Steel-tube front and rear frame with carrying drive
154 unit
Location of type plate Left side under side cover
Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center
Technical data

Dimensions
Motorcycle length 87 in (2210 mm), above luggage rack
Motorcycle height 57.1 in (1450 mm), above windshield, lower posi-
tion, at DIN unladen weight
with lowering OE 55.9 in (1420 mm), above windshield, lower posi-
z tion, at DIN unladen weight
Motorcycle width 37 in (940 mm), Across handlebars
Driver's seat height 33.5...34.3 in (850...870 mm), at unladen weight
with low driver's seat OE 32.3 in (820 mm)
with lowering OE 31.1 in (790 mm)
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 74.4...76.4 in (1890...1940 mm)
with low driver's seat OE 71.7 in (1820 mm)
with lowering OE 69.3 in (1760 mm)
Weights
Unladen weight 505 lbs (229 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for
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road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE 155
Permissible gross weight 970 lbs (440 kg)
Maximum payload 465 lbs (211 kg)

Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

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Service

Service
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 158
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157
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Service Quality . . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Mobility Services -

Service
onsite breakdown service . . . . . . . . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Service
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 z
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
 Reporting safety defects
11 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
158 injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Service

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
dealer, or BMW of North America, LCC.
z To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
BMW Motorrad Service sary technical know-how. BMW until it is too late to correct them
Advanced technology requires
Motorrad recommends that you at moderate cost. The workshop 11
refer any questions about your personnel at BMW Motorrad re-
specially adapted methods of 159
motorcycle to your authorized tailers have thorough knowledge
maintenance and repair.
BMW Motorrad retailer. of your motorcycle and can take
If this maintenance and re- action before minor problems can
pair work is performed inex- BMW Motorrad Service turn into major trouble. By having
pertly, there is a danger of dam- Quality the necessary repairs done prop-

Service
age and associated safety risks. erly and in good time, you save
BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad means not only time and money in the long run.
having corresponding work on quality workmanship and high
your motorcycle carried out by a reliability, but also an outstanding BMW Motorrad Mobility z
specialized workshop, preferably quality of service.
To ensure that your BMW is al-
Services - onsite
by an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer. ways in optimum condition, BMW breakdown service
Motorrad recommends that you With all new BMW motorcycles,
You can obtain information on adhere to the regular mainte- BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser-
the contents of the BMW Ser- nance schedule for your motor- vices protect you in the event
vices from your BMW Motorrad cycle, preferably having the work of a breakdown with an exten-
retailer. done by your authorized BMW sive range of services such as
Have all maintenance and repair Motorrad retailer. For generous breakdown assistance, motorcy-
work carried out confirmed in the treatment of claims submitted cle transportation etc. (differing
"Service" chapter in this manual. after the warranty period has ex- regulations are possible in indi-
Your authorized BMW Motorrad pired, evidence of regular mainte- vidual countries). In the case of a
retailer is supplied with all the nance is essential. breakdown, you contact the Mo-
latest technical information and Certain signs of wear, moreover, bile Service of BMW Motorrad.
therefore possesses the neces- may otherwise not be noticed Here you will find our specialists
 ready to help with both advice "Service Contact Africa, Ameri- For drivers who drive long dis-
11 and action. ca, Asia, Australia, Oceania". tances annually, it may be neces-
Important country-specific con- sary to come in for service before
160 tact addresses and the relevant Maintenance work the entered date. In this case a
after-sales service organization corresponding maximum odome-
BMW Pre-Delivery Check
phone numbers as well as infor- ter reading will also be entered in
mation on Mobile Service and The BMW pre-delivery check is the confirmation of service. If this
the retail network can be found carried out by your authorized odometer reading is reached be-
Service

in the "Service Kontakt/Service BMW Motorrad retailer before it fore the next service date, service
Contact" brochures. turns over the motorcycle to you. must be performed sooner.
The service display in the multi-
z BMW Running-in Check
BMW Motorrad Service function display reminds you of
The BMW running-in check
Network the next service date approx. one
must be carried out between
month or 620 miles (1000 km)
With its worldwide service net- 300 mls (500 km) and 750 mls
before the entered values.
work, BMW Motorrad can attend (1200 km).
to you and your motorcycle in
over 100 countries around the BMW Service
globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once
are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser-
BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen-
assist you. dent on the vehicle owner and
All information concerning the in- the mileage driven. Your BMW
ternational dealership network Motorrad retailer confirms that
can be found in the brochure the service has been performed
"Service Contact Europe" or and enters the date for the next
service.
Confirmation of maintenance work
11
BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in
161
Check Check
Conducted Conducted

on on

Service
Odometer reading

Next service
at the latest z
on
or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

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Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
162
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
z or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

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Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
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on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

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Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

11 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
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Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
z or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
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165
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

on on on
or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

 Confirmation of service
11 The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any
166 special campaign (recall) work carried out.
Work carried out Odometer Date
Service reading

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Work carried out Odometer Date
reading 11
167

Service
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 A B Checking rear brake fluid
12 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Battery
Charging connected
level, 112
ABS Checking rear pad
168 Operating element, 14 battery, 132 thickness, 110
Operation, 58 Charging current warning Safety instructions, 81
Self-diagnosis, 78 indicator, 26 Technical data, 150
Technology in detail, 88 Charging disconnected Wear indicator, 111
Warning indicators, 29 battery, 133
Index

Accessories Installing, 134 C

z General instructions, 96 Maintenance instructions, 131 Case
Additional headlight Position on motorcycle, 16 Operation, 97
Operation, 55 BMW Motorrad Service, 159 Checklist, 76
Air filter Brake fluid Clock, 20
Installing, 129 Front reservoir, 13 Adjusting, 48
Position in motorcycle, 13 Rear reservoir, 13 Operating element, 14, 17
Removing, 128 Brake pads Clutch
Anti-theft alarm Running in, 80 Adjusting clutch lever, 62
Indicator light, 17 Brakes Checking fluid level, 113
Warning indicators, 41 Adjusting brake lever, 62 Checking operation, 113
ASC Checking front brake fluid Fluid reservoir, 11
Operating element, 14 level, 111 Technical data, 148
Operation, 59 Checking front pad Confirmation of maintenance
Self-diagnosis, 79 thickness, 109 work, 161
Technology in detail, 90 Checking operation, 108 Currentness of this manual, 7
Warning indicators, 31
D Technical data, 147 H
Damping
Adjusting, 66
Topping up, 108 Handlebar fittings
General view, left , 14
12
Equipment, 7 169
Rear adjustment element, 11 ESA General view, right, 15
Dimensions Operating element, 14 Handlebars
Technical data, 154 Operation, 67 Adjusting, 64
Technology in detail, 93 Hazard warning flashers
E Operating element, 14, 15

Index
Electrical system
F Operation, 56
Technical data, 152
Frame Headlight z
Emergency ON/OFF switch, 15, Technical data, 154 Headlight range, 70
57 Front wheel stand
Engine Headlight range adjustment, 11
Mounting, 121
Engine-electronics warning Overview, 18
Fuel
indicator, 25 Fill level indicator, 20 RHD/LHD traffic, 70
Starting, 77 Fill location, 13 Headlight flasher, 14
Technical data, 145 Refueling, 83 Heated hand grips
Temperature display, 20 Operating element, 15
Reserve-quantity warning
Engine oil indicator, 25 Helmet holder, 72
Checking fill level, 107 Position on motorcycle, 16
Technical data, 146
Engine oil-level warning Fuses, 152 High-beam headlight
indicator, 29 For additional headlight Indicator light, 20
Engine oil-pressure warning bulbs, 127 Operating element, 14
indicator, 26 Switch on, 55
Fill level indicator, 11 G Horn, 14
Fill location, 13 Gear indicator, 20
 I Replacing additional headlight Luggage
12 Idling
Indicator light, 20
bulb, 126 Information on loading and
Replacing fuses for additional securing, 74
170 Ignition headlight bulbs, 127 Luggage rack
Switching off, 46 Replacing high-beam bulb, 122 Removing and installing, 103
Switching on, 46 Replacing low-beam bulb, 122
Immobilizer, 47 Replacing parking light M
Warning indicator, 25 Maintenance
Index

bulb, 124
Indicator lights, 17 General instructions, 106
Replacing turn indicator
Maintenance intervals, 160
z Overview, 20 bulbs, 125
Instrument cluster Mirrors
Technical data, 153 Adjusting, 63
Ambient brightness sensor, 17 Lights
Overview, 17 Mobility Services, 159
Additional headlight, 55 Motorcycle
J Headlight flasher, 55 Returning to use, 139
Jump-starting, 130 Parking light, 55 Storing, 138
Switch on low-beam Multifunction display, 17
K headlight, 55 Overview, 20
Keys, 46 Switching on high-beam
headlight, 55 O
L Odometer and tripmeters, 20
Switching on parking lights, 54
Lamps
Low-beam headlight Operating element, 14, 17
Bulb-defect warning
Switch on, 55 Operation, 49
indicator, 26, 27
Lowered suspension Offroad riding, 80
General instructions, 122
Headlight overview, 18 Limitations, 74
Onboard computer Right side of motorcycle, 13 S
Ambient temperature, 51 Right-hand handlebar fitting, 15 Safety instructions
On driving, 74
12
Average consumption, 52 Underneath seat, 16
Seat 171
Average speed, 52
P Adjusting seat height, 61
Oil level indicator, 53
Parking, 82 Locking device, 11
Operating element, 14
Parking light, 55 Removing and installing, 70
Operation, 51
Parking lights Service, 159

Index
Range, 53
Switching on, 54 Reporting safety defects, 158
Status indicators, 21
Pre-ride check, 78 Service display, 21 z
Warning indicators, 27
Spark plugs
Onboard socket, 11 R Technical data, 153
Information on use, 96 Rear-wheel drive Speedometer, 17
Onboard toolkit Technical data, 149
Contents, 106 Spring preload
Refueling, 83
Position on motorcycle, 16 Adjusting, 64
Reserve quantity
Overview of warning Front adjustment element, 11
Warning indicator, 25
indicators, 24, 28, 30, 33, 37, Rear adjustment element, 13
Residual range, 50
42 Starting, 77
Rider's Manual
Overviews Position on motorcycle, 16 Operating element, 15
Headlight, 18 Status indicators
Running gear
Indicator lights, 20 Standard displays, 20
Technical data, 149
Instrument cluster, 17 Warning indicators, 22
Running in, 79
Left side of motorcycle, 11 With onboard computer, 21
Left-hand handlebar fitting, 14 With TPC/RDC, 22
Multifunction display, 20 Steering lock, 46
 Storing, 138 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC Turn indicators
12 Switching off, 82 Operation, 54 Indicator light, 20
Rim sticker, 115 Operating element, left, 14
172 T Status indicators, 22 Operating element, right, 15
Tachometer, 17 Technology in detail, 92 Operation, 56
Technical data Warning indicators, 35 Type plate, 11
Brakes, 150
Tires
Bulbs, 153 Checking inflation pressure, 69 V
Index

Clutch, 148 Inflation pressure table, 16 Vehicle Identification Number, 13

z Dimensions, 154 Inflation pressures, 152
Electrical system, 152 W
Recommendation, 115 Warning indicators, 22
Engine, 145 Running in, 80 With ABS, 29
Engine oil, 147 Technical data, 151 With anti-theft alarm, 41
Frame, 154 Top speed, 75 With ASC, 31
Fuel, 146 Topcase With onboard computer, 27
Rear-wheel drive, 149 Operation, 100 With TPC/RDC, 35
Running gear, 149 Torques, 143 Warning lights, 17
Spark plugs, 153 Transmission Weights
Standards, 7 Technical data, 148
Payload table, 16
Transmission, 148 Transport
Technical data, 155
Weights, 155 Lashing down, 84
Wheels
Wheels and tires, 151 Troubleshooting chart, 142 Checking rims, 114
Checking spokes, 115
Installing front wheel, 118
Installing rear wheel, 120
 Removing front wheel, 116
Removing rear wheel, 120 12
Size change, 115 173
Technical data, 151
Windshield
Adjusting, 61
Adjustment element, 11

Index
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