BMW Motorrad

Rider's manual
R 1250 RT
Vehicle data/dealership details

Vehicle data Dealership details

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Date of first registration

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pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
We congratulate you on claims.
your choice of a vehicle from If the time comes to sell your
BMW Motorrad and welcome BMW, please remember to hand
you to the community of BMW over this Rider's Manual to the
riders. Familiarise yourself with new owner. It is an important
your new vehicle so that you can part of the vehicle.
ride it safely and confidently in all
traffic situations. Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concern-
About this Rider's Manual ing your vehicle, your authorised
Please read this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
carefully before starting to use provide advice and assistance.
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to We hope you will enjoy riding
operate the controls and how to your BMW and that all your jour-
make the best possible use of all neys will be pleasant and safe
your BMW's technical features.
In addition, it contains informa- BMW Motorrad.
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
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Table of Contents
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hazard warning lights sys-
1 General instructions . . . . 5 3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 29 tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Indicator and warning Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Abbreviations and lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 73
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 31 On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 77
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 33 Trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Automatic Stability Control
Currentness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Additional sources of informa- Electronic oil-level check . . . . 53 Dynamic Traction Control
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 54 (DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Certificates and operating li- Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Electronic Suspension Ad-
cences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 justment (D­ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Data memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Ignition switch/steering Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 83
Intelligent emergency call
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Ignition with Key-
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 88
less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
General view, left side . . . . . . . 19 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Emergency off switch (kill
General view, right side . . . . . 21 Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 22 Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Intelligent emergency
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 23 Stowage compartment . . . . . . 97
call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Multifunction switch, Central locking system . . . . . . 98
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Day run lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 7 Engineering Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 General instructions . . . . . . . 132 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Antilock Brake System Silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . 105 (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Traction control (ASC/ Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Gearshift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Electronic Suspension Ad- Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 justment (D­ESA) . . . . . . . . . 137 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 176
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 179
6 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Dynamic Brake Control . . . . 139 General instructions . . . . . . . 180
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . 114 Tyre pressure control Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Comply with checklist . . . . . 116 (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Always before riding off . . . 116 Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Every 3rd refuelling Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . 143 Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 186
stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 ShiftCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 145 Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 General instructions . . . . . . . 146 Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 192
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Cleaning easily damaged
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Service toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Parking your motor- Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 147 Care of paintwork . . . . . . . . . 194
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Vehicle preservation . . . . . . . 194
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Laying up the motor-
Securing motorcycle for Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Restoring motorcycle to 12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 214
11 Technical data . . . . . . 197 BMW Motorrad Service
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 198 history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Screw connections . . . . . . . . 199 BMW Motorrad Mobility
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 215
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 BMW Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Maintenance schedule . . . . 219
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Maintenance confirma-
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 205 tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Service confirmations . . . . . 234
Chassis and 13 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Certificate for electronic
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 208 Certificate for remote
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 209 key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Certificate for Key-
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Certificate for tyre pressure
Riding specifications . . . . . . 212 control (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions
Currentness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional sources of information . . . . 8
Certificates and operating
licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Data memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Intelligent emergency call
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 z
 Overview Abbreviations and Instruction.
1 An important aspect of this symbols Result of an activity.
6 Rider's Manual is that it can CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
be used for quick and easy Non-avoidance can lead to Reference to a page with
reference. Consulting the slight or moderate injury. more detailed informa-
extensive index at the end of this tion.
WARNING Medium-risk
Rider's Manual is the fastest way
hazard. Non-avoidance can
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to find information on a particular Indicates the end of a

lead to fatal or severe injury.
topic or item. To first read an passage relating to spe-
overview of your motorcycle, DANGER High-risk haz- cific accessories or items
please go to Chapter 2. All ard. Non-avoidance leads of equipment.
maintenance and repair work on to fatal or severe injury.
the motorcycle is documented ATTENTION Special Tightening torque.
in Chapter 12. This record of notes and precautionary
the maintenance work you have measures. Non-compliance can
had performed on your vehicle Technical data.
lead to damage to the vehicle or
is a precondition for generous accessory and, consequently, to
z treatment of goodwill claims. voiding of the warranty. OE Optional extras.
When the time comes to sell
NOTICE Specific instruc- The vehicles are as-
your BMW, please remember
tions on how to operate, sembled complete with
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
control, adjust or look after items all the BMW Motorrad
it is an important part of the mo-
of equipment on the vehicle. optional extras originally
torcycle.
ordered.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
OA Optional accessories. DTC Dynamic Traction Con- Technical data
You can obtain trol (optional extra only
All dimensions, weights and 1
BMW Motorrad in combination with Pro
power outputs in the rider's 7
optional accessories riding modes).
manual refer to the German
through your authorised
RDC Tyre pressure monitor- standard DIN (Deutsches Institut
BMW Motorrad dealer;
ing. für Normung e. V.) and comply
optional accessories
with its specified tolerances.
have to be retrofitted to

General instructions
Equipment Technical data and specifications
the vehicle.
in this rider's manual serve as
When purchasing your BMW mo- reference points. The vehicle-
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
torcycle, you chose a model with specific data may deviate from
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- individual equipment. This rider's these, for example as a result of
stahlwarnanlage). manual describes optional equip- selected optional equipment,
ment (OE) and selected optional the national-market version or
ABS Anti-lock brake system. accessories (OA) provided by country-specific measuring
BMW. Please make allowance procedures. Detailed values
ASC Automatic Stability Con- for the fact that some equip- can be taken from the vehicle
trol. ment specifications may be de- registration documents and
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scribed that you have not selec- signs on the vehicle, or can be
D- Electronic chassis and ted. Equally, country-specific de- obtained from your authorised
ESA suspension adjustment. viations to the motorcycle shown BMW Motorrad Retailer or
are also possible. another qualified service partner
If your motorcycle has equipment or specialist workshop. The
that is not described, you will find specifications in the vehicle
the relevant description in a sep- documents always have priority
arate manual.
 over the information provided in Internet exchange between each other.
1 this rider's manual. The rider's manual for your Some control units are required
vehicle, operating and installation for the vehicle to function safely
8 Currentness or provide assistance during rid-
instructions for any accessories
The high safety and quality level and general information on ing, for example assistance sys-
of BMW motorcycles is ensured BMW Motorrad, for example tems. In addition, control units
by constant further development relating to technology, are enable comfort or infotainment
in the areas of design, equipment available at www.bmw- functions.
General instructions

and accessories. This may res- motorrad.com/service. Information on data that has
ult in deviations between these been stored or exchanged can
operating instructions and your Certificates and be obtained from the manufac-
motorcycle. Also, mistakes can- operating licences turer of the vehicle, for example
not be completely excluded by via a separate booklet.
The certificates for the vehicle
BMW Motorrad. Please therefore and the official operating licences Personal reference
understand that we do not ac- for any accessories are available
cept any liability for claims arising Each vehicle is identified with a
at www.bmw-motorrad.com/ clear vehicle identification num-
from incorrect information, draw- certification.
z ings and descriptions. ber. Depending on the country,
the vehicle identification num-
Data memory ber, the number plate and the
Additional sources of
General corresponding authorities can
information be referenced to ascertain the
Control units are installed in the
BMW Motorrad Retailer vehicle. Control units process vehicle owner. There are also
Your BMW Motorrad Retailer will data that they receive, for ex- other ways to use data obtained
be happy to answer any ques- ample, from vehicle sensors, or from the vehicle to trace the rider
tions you may have. that they generate themselves or or vehicle owner, for example
using the ConnectedDrive user To obtain this information, proof Legal requirements for the
account. of ownership or use is required. disclosure of data 1
The right to information also in- As part of its legal responsib-
Data protection rights cludes information about data 9
ilities, the manufacturer of the
In accordance with applicable that has been shared with other vehicle is obligated to make its
data protection laws, vehicle companies or entities. stored data available to the rel-
users have certain rights in re- The website of the vehicle man- evant authorities. This data is
lation to the manufacturer of the ufacturer contains the applicable provided in the required scope in

General instructions
vehicle or in relation to compan- data protection information. This individual cases, for example to
ies which collect or process per- data protection information in- clarify a criminal offence.
sonal data. cludes information on the right to In the context of applicable laws,
Vehicle users have the right to have data deleted or corrected. public agencies are entitled in
obtain full information at no cost The manufacturer of the vehicle individual cases to read out data
from persons or entities storing also provides their contact details from the vehicle themselves.
personal data of the vehicle user. and those of the data protection
These entities may include: officer on their website. Operating data in the vehicle
Manufacturer of the vehicle The vehicle owner can also re- Control units process data to op-
Qualified service partners quest that a BMW Motorrad Re- erate the vehicle. z
Specialist workshops tailer or another qualified service This includes, for example:
Service providers partner or specialist workshop Status reports of the vehicle
read out the data that is stored in and its individual components,
Vehicle users have the right to the vehicle for a charge. for example wheel revolutions,
request information on what per- The vehicle data is read out us- wheel speed, deceleration
sonal data has been stored, for ing the legally prescribed socket
what purpose the data is used, for on-board diagnosis (OBD) in
and where the data comes from. the vehicle.
 Environmental conditions, for Response of the vehicle in vehicle together with the vehicle
1 example temperature special riding situations, for identification number.
example engagement of the The information can be read out
10 The data is only processed in driving dynamics systems by a BMW Motorrad Retailer or
the vehicle itself and is gener- Information on incidents result- another qualified service part-
ally non-permanent. The data is ing in damage to the vehicle ner or specialist workshop. The
not stored beyond the operating legally stipulated socket for on-
period. The data is necessary for the board diagnosis (OBD) in the
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Electronic components, for ex- provision of control unit functions. vehicle is used to read out the
ample control units, contain com- Furthermore, the data is used to data.
ponents for storing technical in- detect and rectify malfunctions The data is obtained, processed
formation. Information can be and to enable the vehicle manu- and used by the relevant parts of
temporarily or permanently stored facturer to optimise vehicle func- the retailer network. The data is
on the vehicle condition, com- tions. used to document the technical
ponent loads, incidents or errors. The vast majority of this data is conditions of the vehicle, to help
This information is generally used non-permanent and is only pro- with error localization, to comply
to document the condition of a cessed in the vehicle itself. Only with warranty obligations and to
z component, a module, a system a small amount of the data is improve quality.
or the surrounding area, for ex- stored in incident or fault memor- In addition, the manufacturer has
ample: ies as required by events. various product monitoring ob-
Operating conditions of system If services are accessed, for ex- ligations arising from product li-
components, for example filling ample repairs, service processes, ability legislation. To meet these
levels, tyre pressure warranty cases and quality assur- obligations, the vehicle manu-
Malfunctions and faults in im- ance measures, this technical in- facturer requires technical data
portant system components, formation can be read out of the from the vehicle. The data from
for example light and brakes the vehicle can also be used to
check warranty claims from the nication system of the vehicle, for the selected settings when using
customer. example using a smartphone. the services. 1
Error and incident memories in Depending on the individual Incorporation of mobile end
the vehicle can be reset dur- equipment, this includes: devices 11
ing servicing or repair work by Multimedia data, such as music Depending on the equipment,
a BMW Motorrad Retailer or an- for playback mobile end devices connected to
other qualified service partner or Contacts data for use in con- the vehicle, for example smart-
specialist workshop. nection with a communication phones, can be controlled using

General instructions
system or an integrated naviga- the operating elements of the
Data input and data transfer tion system vehicle.
in the vehicle Entered destinations The image and sound of the mo-
General Data on the use of internet bile end device can then be out-
Depending on the equipment, services. This data can be put via the multimedia system.
comfort and customised settings stored locally in the vehicle At the same time, specific in-
can be stored in the vehicle and or is located on a device that formation is transferred to the
can be changed or reset at any is connected to the vehicle, mobile end device. Depending
time. for example smartphone, USB on the type of integration, this in-
This includes, for example: stick, MP3 player. If this data is cludes, for example, position data z
Settings of the windscreen po- stored in the vehicle, the data and additional general vehicle in-
sition can be deleted at any time. formation. This enables optimal
Chassis and suspension set- use of the selected apps, for ex-
tings This data is transferred to third ample navigation or music play-
parties only if personally reques- back.
If required, data can be entered ted within the context of using The type of additional data pro-
in the entertainment and commu- online services. This depends on cessing is determined by the
provider of the respective app.
 The scope of the possible set- functions are described at operating conditions of the indi-
1 tings depends on the corres- suitable points, for example vidual provider. The vehicle man-
ponding app and the operating rider's manual, website of the ufacturer has no influence on the
12 system of the mobile end device. manufacturer. At the same time, content that is exchanged in this
information is also provided on instance. Information on the type,
Services the relevant data protection law. scope and purpose of the data
General Personal data may be used to capture and use of personal data
If the vehicle has a wireless con- provide online services. Data as part of the services of third
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nection, this enables the ex- is exchanged using a secure parties can be ascertained from
change of data between the connection, for example with the individual provider.
vehicle and other systems. The the IT systems provided by the
wireless connection is enabled by vehicle manufacturer. Intelligent emergency
the vehicle's own transmitter and Obtaining, processing and us- call system
receiver unit or using personally ing personal data outside of the
with intelligent emergency
integrated mobile end devices, normal provision of services re-
call OE
for example smartphones. On- quires legal permission, contrac-
line functions can be used using tual agreement or consent. It is Principle
z this wireless connection. These also possible to have the entire
The intelligent emergency call
include online services and apps data connection activated or de-
system enables manual or auto-
that are provided by the vehicle activated. Statutory functions are
matic emergency calls, for ex-
manufacturer or by other pro- excluded from this.
ample in the event of an acci-
viders. Services from other providers dent.
Services of the vehicle manu- When using online services from The emergency calls are re-
facturer other providers, these services ceived by an emergency call
For online services of the vehicle are subject to the responsibil- centre that is commissioned by
manufacturer, the individual ity and the data protection and the vehicle manufacturer.
For information on operating the European Parliament and of the SIM card
intelligent emergency call system European Council. The intelligent emergency call 1
and its functions, please refer to The relevant ordinances and dir- system is operated by mobile ra-
"Intelligent emergency call". ectives regulate the protection of 13
dio using the SIM card installed
natural persons during the pro- in the vehicle. The SIM card is
Legal basis cessing of personal data. permanently logged into the mo-
Processing of personal data us- The processing of personal data bile phone network to enable
ing the intelligent emergency call by the intelligent emergency call rapid connection setup. Data is

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system is in line with the follow- system satisfies the European sent to the vehicle manufacturer
ing regulations: directives for the protection of in the event of an emergency.
Protection of personal data: personal data.
Directive 95/46/EC of the The intelligent emergency call Improving quality
European Parliament and of the system processes personal data The data that is transferred in
Council. only with the agreement of the an emergency is also used by
vehicle owner. the manufacturer of the vehicle
Protection of personal data:
The intelligent emergency call to improve product and service
Directive 2002/58/EC of the
system and other services with quality.
European Parliament and of the z
additional benefits may only pro-
Council. Location determination
cess personal data with the ex-
The legal basis for the activa- press permission of the person The position of the vehicle can
tion and function of the intelli- affected by the data processing, be determined exclusively by
gent emergency call system is for example the vehicle owner. the mobile phone network pro-
the concluded ConnectedRide vider based on the mobile phone
contract for this function, as well site locations. The provider can-
as the corresponding laws, or- not link the vehicle identifica-
dinances and directives of the tion number and phone number
 of the installed SIM card. Only sensors in the vehicle, an emer- Contact details, for example the
1 the manufacturer of the vehicle gency call is automatically activ- phone number of the installed
can link the vehicle identification ated. SIM card and the phone num-
14 number and phone number of ber of the rider, if available, to
the installed SIM cards. Sent information enable rapid contact with those
When making an emergency call involved in the accident if re-
Log data of emergency calls using the intelligent emergency quired.
The log data of emergency calls call system, the system forwards
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is stored in a memory of the the same information to the des- Data storage
vehicle. The oldest log data is ignated emergency call centre as The data for an activated
regularly deleted. The log data is forwarded to the public emer- emergency call is stored in
includes, for example, information gency operations centre by the the vehicle. The data contains
on when and where an emer- statutory emergency call system information on the emergency
gency call was made. In excep- eCall. call, for example the location and
tional cases, the log data can be In addition, the intelligent emer- time of the emergency call.
read out of the vehicle memory. gency call system sends the fol- The voice recordings of the
As a rule, log data is only read lowing additional information to emergency call are stored at the
z out following a court order, and an emergency call centre com- emergency call centre.
this is only possible if the corres- missioned by the vehicle man- The voice recordings of the cus-
ponding devices are connected ufacturer and, if required, to the tomer are stored for 24 hours in
directly to the vehicle. emergency services: case details of the emergency
Accident data, for example the call need to be analysed. After
Automatic emergency call direction of impact detected this, the voice recordings are
The system is designed so that, by the vehicle sensors, to as- deleted. The voice recordings
following a sufficiently serious sist the emergency services of the employee of the emer-
accident, which is detected by response. gency call centre are stored for
24 hours for quality assurance
purposes. 1
Information on personal data 15
The data that is processed as
part of the intelligent emergency
call is processed exclusively to
carry out the emergency call. As

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part of its statutory obligation,
the manufacturer of the vehicle
provides information about the
data that it has processed and
any data that it still has stored.

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General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

General views
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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18
2

General views
General view, left side
1 Clutch-fluid reservoir 2
( 154) 19
2 Fuel filler neck ( 126)
3 Seat lock ( 94)
4 Passenger seat heating
( 92)

General views
5 2nd socket
6 Storage compartment, left
( 97)
7 Payload table
Table of tyre pressures

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20
2

General views
General view, right side
1 Rider's manual 2
2 Power socket ( 180) 21
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 152)
4 Storage compartment, right
( 97)

General views
5 Vehicle identification num-
ber (on the steering-head
bearing)
Type plate (on the
steering-head bearing)
6 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 154) z
7 Oil filler opening ( 148)
8 Behind the engine spoiler:
Battery ( 171)
Remote positive terminal
( 170)
Diagnostic connector
( 176)
9 Brake fluid tank rear (be-
hind the side trim panel)
( 153)
 Underneath the seat
2 1 Adjuster for front-seat
22 height ( 95)
2 Standard toolkit ( 146)
3 Tool for adjusting the
spring preload ( 109)
4 Fuses ( 175)
General views

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Multifunction switch,
left 2
1 High-beam headlight and 23
headlight flasher ( 69)
2 Day run lights ( 70)
3 Cruise control ( 83)
4 Hazard warning lights sys-

General views
tem ( 72)
5 Windscreen adjuster
( 104)
6 Additional headlight
( 69)
7 Turn indicators ( 72)
8 Horn z
 9 Multi-Controller and MENU
2 button
Multifunction display
24 ( 73)
ASC ( 79)
with riding modes Pro OE
DTC ( 80)
with Dynamic ESA OE
General views

D-ESA ( 81)
with audio system OE
Audio system (see relevant
operating instructions)
10 Favourite menu ( 76).
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Multifunction switch,
right 2
with intelligent emergency 25
call OE

1 with central locking sys-

tem OE

General views
Lock ( 98).
2 Selecting the riding mode
( 82)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 66)
4 Starting the engine
( 117) z
5 Intelligent emergency call
( 66)
 Multifunction switch,
2 right
26 without intelligent emergency
call OE

1 with central locking sys-

tem OE
General views

Lock ( 98).
2 Riding mode ( 82)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 66)
4 Starting the engine
( 117)
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Instrument panel
1 Speedometer 2
2 Indicator and warning lights 27
( 30)
3 Navigation system
( 186)
4 Photosensor (for adapting

General views
the brightness of the in-
strument lighting)
5 Engine speed display
6 Unlocking for navigation
shaft ( 186)
7 Multifunction display
( 33) z
8 Trip recorder ( 79)

NOTICE
The brightness of the warning
lights and indicator lights, the
display and the instrument
needle and gauge lighting is
adapted automatically to suit
ambient brightness.
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28
2

General views
Status indicators
Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 30
3
29
Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Status indicators
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Electronic oil-level check . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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 Indicator and warning
3 lights
30 1 ABS ( 47)
2 ASC/DTC ( 48)
3 Turn indicators, left
4 Fuel reserve ( 53)
5 Day run lights ( 70)
Status indicators

6 High-beam
7 Turn indicators, right
8 with export to EU mar-
ketsOE
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions warning ( 42)
9 DWA ( 89)
z Indicator light for the radio-
operated key ( 60)
10 Additional headlight
( 69)
11 Cruise control ( 83)
12 General warning light, in
connection with warning
symbols in the display
( 34)
Meaning of symbols Average speed since the Oil level ( 53)
last reset ( 78) 3
31
Ambient temperature On-board voltage
( 54)

with tyre pressure control

Status indicators
(RDC) OE
Tyre inflation pressures
( 54)
Meaning of the symbols at posi-
tion 1:
Stopwatch ( 78)
Average consumption since
the last reset ( 78)
Travelling times ( 78) z
1 Heated grips switched on
Current consumption

Date (display depends on

Range with the available the configured time format)
fuel quantity ( 53) ( 77)
 with seat heating OE with Dynamic ESA OE
3
32

Status indicators

1 Rider's seat heating switched 1 Damping mode

on 2 Load setting

2 Passenger seat heating

switched on
Multifunction display
1 Riding mode ( 82) 3
2 Clock ( 77) 33
3 Warning symbols ( 34)
4 Menu section ( 73)
Audio system
with intelligent emer-

Status indicators
gency call OE
Emergency call display
( 51)
5 On-board computer
( 77)
with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
Tyre pressure
z
6 Load setting ( 81)
7 Damping mode ( 81)
8 Rider's seat heating
( 92)
Passenger seat heating
( 92)
9 Heated handlebar grips
( 91)
10 Automatic daytime riding
light ( 71)
 11 Odometer Warnings The general warning light is dis-
3 12 Trip recorder ( 79)
Mode of presentation
played according to the most
13 Hill Start Control ( 85) urgent warning .
34 Warnings are indicated by the
14 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral. corresponding warning lights. The possible warnings are listed
15 Coolant temperature on the following pages.
Fuel level
Status indicators

z Warnings for which there are

no separate warning lights are
shown using the general warn-
ing light 1 in combination with a
warning symbol such as 2 on the
multifunction display. The 'gener-
al' warning light is yellow or red,
depending on the urgency of the
warning.
Up to four warning symbols can
be displayed at the same time.
Warnings, overview 3
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning 35
lights
appears on the Outside temperature warning ( 40)
display

Status indicators
lights up yellow appears on the EWS active ( 40)
display

lights up yellow appears on the Radio-operated key out of range ( 40)

display

lights up yellow appears on the Replace the battery of the radio-oper-

display ated key ( 41)

lights up red Temperature Coolant temperature too high ( 41) z

display turns red.

appears on the Engine-oil level too low ( 41)

display

Malfunction indic- Emissions warning ( 42)

ator lamp lights up

lights up yellow appears on the Engine fault ( 42)

display
 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning
3 lights
36 flashes yellow appears on the Severe engine fault ( 42)
display

lights up yellow appears on the Front light failure ( 43)

display
Status indicators

lights up yellow appears on the Rear light failure ( 43)

display

lights up yellow appears on the Light failure ( 43)

display

appears on the DWA battery weak ( 43)

display
z
lights up yellow appears on the DWA battery flat ( 44)
display

appears on the On-board system voltage low ( 44)

display

lights up yellow appears on the On-board system voltage critical ( 44)

display
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning
lights 3
lights up red appears on the Battery charge voltage insufficient 37
display ( 45)

flashes red + tyre pressure in Tyre pressure outside the permitted tol-
red erance ( 45)

Status indicators
lights up yellow + "––" or "–– –– Sensor faulty or system fault ( 46)
" appears on the
display
+ "––" or "–– –– Transmission fault ( 46)
" appears on the
display
lights up yellow appears on the Battery for tyre pressure sensor weak
display ( 47) z
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 47)

lights up ABS fault ( 47)

quick-flashes ASC/DTC intervention ( 48)

 Indicator and warning Display text Meaning
3 lights
38 slow-flashes ASC/DTC self-diagnosis not completed
( 48)

lights up ASC/DTC switched off ( 48)

Status indicators

lights up ASC/DTC fault ( 48)

lights up yellow appears on the D­ESA fault ( 49)

display

Green holding sym- Hill Start Control active ( 49)

bol is displayed.
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White holding sym- Automatic Hill Start Control Pro active
bol is displayed. ( 49)

Yellow holding Hill Start Control cannot be activated.

symbol is displayed. ( 49)

flashes yellow Yellow holding Hill Start Control automatically deactiv-

symbol flashes ated ( 50)
briefly.
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning
lights 3
appears on the Central locking locked ( 50) 39
display

The gear indicator Gear not calibrated ( 50)

flashes.

Status indicators
briefly shows yellow appears on the Service overdue ( 51)
display

The symbol for an Emergency call fault ( 52)

emergency call er-
ror is displayed.
lights up Fuel-level reading Fuel down to reserve ( 53)
turns yellow z
 Outside temperature EWS active appears on the display.
3 warning lights up yellow.
40 appears on the display. Possible cause:
appears on the display. Communication between R/C key
Possible cause: and engine electronics is disrup-
ted.
The air temperature Possible cause: Check the battery in the radio-
Status indicators

measured at the vehicle The key being used is not au- operated key.
is lower than: thorised for starting, or commu- with Keyless Ride OE
nication between key and engine Replace the battery of the
approx. 3 °C electronics is disrupted. radio-operated key ( 65).
Remove all other vehicle keys Use the emergency key or the
WARNING from the same ring as the igni- radio-operated key with the
Risk of black ice also applic- tion key. empty battery to continue your
able at over 3 °C Have the defective key re- journey.
z Risk of accident placed, preferably by an au- with Keyless Ride OE
Always take extra care thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Battery of the radio-operated
when temperatures are key is empty, emergency key is
Radio-operated key out of
low; remember that there is not available ( 63).
particular danger of black ice range
forming on bridges and where with Keyless Ride OE Loss of the radio-operated
the road is in shade. key, emergency key is avail-
lights up yellow. able ( 63).
Ride carefully and think well
Remain calm if the warning
ahead.
symbol appears while you are
 riding. You can continue your Coolant temperature too authorised BMW Motorrad
journey, the engine will not high dealer. 3
switch off.
lights up red. Engine-oil level too low 41
Have the defective radio-op-
erated key replaced by an au- appears on the display.
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The temperature reading turns
red.
Replace the battery of the Possible cause:

Status indicators
radio-operated key ATTENTION The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered a low oil level. If
lights up yellow. Riding with overheated en- the vehicle is not standing up-
gine right on a smooth, level surface,
The battery symbol appears Engine damage the message might appear even
on the display. Compliance with the though the oil level is correct.
information set out below is The next time you stop for fuel:
Possible cause: essential. Checking engine oil level
The integral battery in the
Possible cause: ( 148). z
radio-operated key has lost If the oil level in the sight glass is
a significant proportion of its The coolant temperature is too
high. too low:
original capacity. There is no Topping up the engine oil
assurance of how long the R/C If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine. ( 149).
key can remain operational.
If the coolant temperature When the oil level in the sight
with Keyless Ride OE glass is correct:
Replace the battery of the is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon Check whether the precondi-
radio-operated key ( 65). tions for the electronic oil-level
as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an check are met.
 If the message appears Engine fault an authorised BMW Motorrad
3 repeatedly, even though the lights up yellow. dealer.
oil level is slightly below the
42 maximum mark: Severe engine fault
Seek the advice of a specialist appears on the display. flashes yellow.
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: appears on the display.
Status indicators

Emissions warning The engine control unit has dia-

gnosed a fault.
Malfunction indicator lamp Possible cause:
lights up WARNING The engine control unit has dia-
Possible cause: gnosed a severe fault.
Unusual ride characterist-
The engine control unit has dia- ics when engine running in WARNING
gnosed a fault which affects the emergency-operation mode
pollutant emissions. Risk of accident Engine damage when run-
z Have the fault rectified by a ning in emergency-operation
Avoid accelerating sharply and
specialist workshop, preferably mode
overtaking.
an authorised BMW Motorrad Risk of accident
dealer. If you continue to ride be pre- Ride slowly, avoid accelerating
You can continue riding; pollut- pared for unusual engine beha- sharply and overtaking.
ant emissions are higher than viour (low power, poor throttle If possible, have the vehicle
the threshold values. response, abrupt stalling, etc.). picked up and have the fault
Have the fault rectified as rectified by a specialist work-
quickly as possible by a shop, preferably an authorised
specialist workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad Retailer.
 If you continue to ride be pre- Rear light failure Consult a specialist workshop,
pared for unusual engine beha- lights up yellow. preferably an authorised 3
viour (low power, poor throttle BMW Motorrad dealer.
response, abrupt stalling, etc.). 43
Have the fault rectified as appears on the display. DWA battery weak
quickly as possible by a with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause:
an authorised BMW Motorrad appears on the display.

Status indicators
Rear light, brake light or rear
dealer.
flashing turn indicator defective.
Front light failure The LED rear light must be re- NOTICE
placed.
lights up yellow.
Consult a specialist workshop, This error message shows briefly
preferably an authorised only after the Pre-Ride-Check
appears on the display. BMW Motorrad dealer. completes.
Possible cause:
Light failure z
Possible cause: The integral battery in the anti-
lights up yellow.
Low-beam headlight, high-beam theft alarm (DWA) has lost a sig-
headlight, side light or front turn nificant proportion of its original
indicator faulty. appears on the display. capacity. There is no assurance
The low-beam headlight or one of how long the DWA anti-theft
of the LED flashing turn indicat- alarm can remain operational if
Possible cause:
ors has to be replaced. the vehicle's battery is discon-
A combination of light failures nected.
Consult a specialist workshop,
has occurred.
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
 Seek the advice of a specialist Seek the advice of a specialist On-board system voltage
3 workshop, preferably an author- workshop, preferably an author- critical
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. lights up yellow.
44
DWA battery flat On-board system voltage
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE low appears on the display.
appears on the display.
lights up yellow.
Generator power is only just
Status indicators

Generator power is no longer

sufficient to supply all consumers sufficient to supply all consumers
appears on the display. and charge the battery. and charge the battery. In order
Possible cause: to ensure that the engine can
Too many consumers switched be started and the motorcycle
NOTICE on. On-board system voltage ridden, the on-board electronics
tends to drop particularly at low switch off the electricity supply
This error message shows briefly to the on-board sockets and the
engine rpm and when the engine
z only after the Pre-Ride-Check auxiliary headlights. In extreme
is idling.
completes. cases the seat heating and the
When riding at low engine
Possible cause: rpm switch off all consumers grip heating might also be shut
The integral battery in the anti- that are not necessary for down.
theft alarm (DWA) has lost its en- road safety (e.g. heated body Possible cause:
tire original capacity. There is no warmer or auxiliary headlights). Too many consumers switched
assurance that the DWA anti- on. On-board system voltage
theft alarm will be operational if tends to drop particularly at low
the vehicle's battery is discon- engine rpm and when the engine
nected. is idling.
 When riding at low engine Possible cause: vehicle can be ridden with the
rpm switch off all consumers Alternator or alternator drive tyre in its present condition. 3
that are not necessary for faulty or fuse for alternator If the vehicle can be ridden with
road safety (e.g. heated body the tyre in its present condition: 45
regulator has blown.
warmer or auxiliary headlights). Have the fault rectified as Correct the tyre pressure at the
quickly as possible by a earliest possible opportunity.
Battery charge voltage specialist workshop, preferably
insufficient an authorised BMW Motorrad NOTICE

Status indicators
lights up red. dealer. Before adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, observe the information
Tyre pressure outside the
appears on the display. on temperature compensation
permitted tolerance and pressure adaptation in the
with tyre pressure control section entitled "Engineering
(RDC) OE details":
WARNING
flashes red. Have the tyre checked for
Failure of the vehicle sys- damage by a specialist
z
tems workshop, preferably an
Risk of accident + the critical tyre pressure authorised BMW Motorrad
Do not continue your journey. shows red. dealer.
Battery is not being charged. If Possible cause: If you are unsure whether the
you continue to ride the vehicle Measured tyre pressure is out- vehicle can be ridden with the
the on-board electronics will side permitted tolerance. tyre in its present condition:
drain the battery. Check the tyre for damage Do not continue your journey.
and to ascertain whether the Notify the breakdown service.
 Sensor faulty or system Possible cause: Increase speed above this
3 fault A system error has occurred. threshold and observe the RDC
with tyre pressure control Have the fault rectified by a readings. Assume that a per-
46 manent fault has not occurred
(RDC) OE specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad unless the 'General' warning
lights up yellow. dealer. light comes on to accompany
the symptoms. Under these
Transmission fault circumstances:
Status indicators

+ "--" or "-- --" appears Have the fault rectified by a

with tyre pressure control
on the display. specialist workshop, preferably
(RDC) OE
Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad
+ "--" or "-- --" appears dealer.
Motorcycle is fitted with wheels
on the display.
not equipped with RDC sensors. Possible cause:
Fit wheels and tyres equipped Possible cause:
Wireless communication with the
with RDC sensors. The vehicle did not reach RDC sensors has been disrupted.
z the minimum required speed Possible causes include radio-
Possible cause:
( 140). communication systems operat-
1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed
or a system error has occurred. RDC sensor is not active ing in the vicinity and interfering
with the link between the RDC
Have the fault rectified by a
control unit and the sensors.
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor Move to another location and
dealer. does not transmit its signal observe the RDC readings. As-
to the vehicle until a certain sume that a permanent fault
minimum speed has been has not occurred unless the
reached.) 'General' warning light comes
 on to accompany the symp- Possible cause: Possible cause:
toms. Under these circum- The integral battery in the tyre-
ABS self-diagnosis not
3
stances: pressure sensor has lost a sig-
Have the fault rectified by a completed 47
nificant proportion of its original
specialist workshop, preferably capacity. There is no assurance The ABS function is not avail-
an authorised BMW Motorrad of how long the tyre pressure able, because self-diagnosis
dealer. control system can remain opera- did not complete. (The motor-
tional.

Status indicators
Battery for tyre pressure cycle has to reach a defined
Seek the advice of a specialist minimum speed for the wheel
sensor weak workshop, preferably an author- speed sensors to be checked:
with tyre pressure control ised BMW Motorrad dealer. 5 km/h)
(RDC) OE
ABS self-diagnosis not Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
lights up yellow. completed that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
flashes. completed.
appears on the display. z
ABS fault
lights up.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly Possible cause:
only after the Pre-Ride-Check The ABS control unit has detec-
completes. ted a fault. The partially integral
brake and the Dynamic Brake
Control function have failed. The
ABS function is not available.
 It is possible to continue riding ASC/DTC self-diagnosis Possible cause:
3 taking the failed ABS function not completed The rider has switched off the
into consideration. Take note slow-flashes. ASC/DTC system.
48 of the further information on Switch on ASC/DTC.
situations that may lead to an
ABS fault ( 133). Possible cause: ASC/DTC fault
Have the fault rectified as lights up.
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis
quickly as possible by a
Status indicators

not completed
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause:
The ASC/DTC function is
Retailer. The ASC/DTC control unit has
not available, because self-
detected a fault. The ASC/DTC
ASC/DTC intervention diagnosis did not complete.
function is not available.
(The motorcycle has to reach
quick-flashes. You can continue to ride. Bear
a defined minimum speed
The ASC/DTC has detec- in mind that the ASC/DTC
for the wheel sensors to be
ted a degree of instability at the function is not available. Take
z checked: min 5 km/h)
note of the more detailed in-
rear wheel and has intervened to
reduce torque. The indicator and Pull away slowly. Bear in mind formation on situations that
warning light flashes for longer that the ASC/DTC function is can lead to a ASC/DTC fault
than ASC/DTC intervention lasts. not available until self-diagnosis ( 136).
This affords the rider visual feed- has completed. Have the fault rectified as
back on control intervention even quickly as possible by a
ASC/DTC switched off
after the critical situation has specialist workshop, preferably
lights up. an authorised BMW Motorrad
been dealt with.
Retailer.
D­ESA fault Hill Start Control active motorcycle is automatically held
lights up yellow. Green holding symbol is in place by the brakes. 3
displayed. Switch off automatic Hill Start
Control Pro. 49
appears on the display. Possible cause: Switching automatic Hill Start
Hill Start Control ( 143) has Control Pro on and off ( 88).
Possible cause: been activated automatically or
activated by the rider. Hill Start Control cannot

Status indicators
The D­ESA control unit has de-
Operate Hill Start Control be activated
tected a fault. The damping and/
( 85). Yellow holding symbol is
or spring adjuster may be the
with riding modes Pro OE displayed.
cause. In Auto the cause may
also be a fault in the riding posi- Switching automatic Hill Start
Possible cause:
tion equaliser. In this condition, Control Pro on and off ( 88).
Hill Start Control cannot be activ-
the motorcycle may have too
Automatic Hill Start ated.
much damping and is uncom- Fold in side stand.
fortable to drive, especially on
Control Pro active z
with riding modes Pro OE Hill Start Control functions only
roads in poor condition. Altern-
when the side stands are fol-
atively, the spring setting may be
White holding symbol is ded in.
set incorrectly.
displayed. Start the engine.
Have the fault rectified as
Hill Start Control functions only
quickly as possible by a Possible cause:
when the engine is running.
specialist workshop, preferably The automatic Hill Start Control
an authorised BMW Motorrad Pro is active. If the motorcycle
Retailer. stops on an incline of > 5%, the
 Hill Start Control Central locking locked The gear indicator stops
3 automatically deactivated with central locking system OE flashing once the transmission
flashes yellow. sensor has been successfully
50 The locked symbol appears calibrated.
on the display. Once the transmission sensor
Yellow holding symbol All locks in the central locking has been completely calibrated,
flashes briefly. system are locked. shift assistant Pro will operate
as described ( 141).
Status indicators

Possible cause: Gear not calibrated If the calibration process was

Hill Start Control has been auto- with shift assistant Pro OE unsuccessful, have the fault
matically deactivated.
The gear indicator flashes. eliminated by a specialist
Side stand has been folded The shift assistant Pro is workshop, we recommend a
out. not available. BMW Motorrad Partner.
Hill Start Control is deactivated
when the side stand is folded Possible cause:
Service-due indicator
out. with shift assistant Pro OE
z If a service is due, the
Engine has been switched off. The transmission sensor has not service symbol and the
Hill Start Control is deactivated been completely calibrated. service date in place of the total
when the engine is switched Engage idle position N and run distance are briefly displayed
off. the engine at standstill for a subsequent to the Pre-Ride-
Operate Hill Start Control minimum of 10 seconds to cal- Check.
( 85). ibrate the idle position.
If the service is overdue
Use clutch control to engage
the 'General' warning light
all gears and ride for a min-
briefly shows yellow and the
imum of 10 seconds in each
service symbol lights up and re-
engaged gear.
mains ON.
 might be necessary to have it Possible cause:
serviced at a date in advance A necessary service has not 3
of the forecast due date. If the been carried out.
countdown distance to the early 51
Have servicing carried out as
service is less than 1000 km, the quickly as possible by a spe-
countdown distance 2 appears cialist workshop, preferably
on the display. an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Status indicators
NOTICE
If the countdown to the next
Emergency call display
service is less than one month, If the service-due indicator ap- with intelligent emergency
the service-due date 1 appears pears more than a month before call OE
on the display. the service date, the current date
has to be corrected. This situ-
ation can occur if the battery was
disconnected.
z
Service overdue
appears on the display.

General warning light briefly

shows yellow after the Pre-
Ride-Check. If a manual emergency call is
If the vehicle covers long dis- triggered by the rider during rid-
tances in the course of the year, ing, the emergency call symbol 1
under certain circumstances it is displayed.
 3
52

Status indicators

During the connection setup, a If no connection could be estab- If no emergency call is possible
progress bar 1 is displayed under lished, the symbol 1 is displayed. due to a technical failure, the
the emergency call symbol 2. symbol 1 is displayed.

Emergency call fault

with intelligent emergency
z call OE

The symbol for an

emergency call error is
displayed.
Possible cause:
If there is no mobile phone re- The control unit for emergency
If a connection has been estab- ception, the symbol 1 is dis- call has detected a fault. No
lished, the symbol 1 is displayed. played. emergency call is possible.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
 specialist workshop, preferably Range
an authorised BMW Motorrad
The range readout indic-
NOTICE
3
dealer. The calculated range is only
ates how far you can ride 53
Fuel down to reserve with the fuel remaining in the an approximate figure. Con-
tank. The figure for average con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re-
lights up. commends that you should not
sumption used to calculate range
is not shown and might not be try to use the full range before
refuelling.

Status indicators
Fuel-level reading turns yellow. the same as the average-con-
sumption reading that appears on
WARNING the display. Electronic oil-level
Irregular engine operation or You must put at least five litres of check
engine shutdown due to lack fuel into the fuel tank for the new
The electronic oil-level
of fuel level to be registered correctly.
check provides information
If the sensor cannot register the
Risk of accident, damage to cata- about the oil level in the engine.
new level the range readout can-
lytic converter
not be updated. z
Do not run the fuel tank dry. The preconditions for the elec-
When the motorcycle is propped
Possible cause: on its side stand the slight angle tronic oil-level check are as fol-
The fuel tank contains no more of inclination means that the lows:
than the reserve quantity of fuel. sensor cannot register the fuel Engine at operating tempera-
level correctly. This is the reason ture.
Reserve fuel Engine idling for at least ten
why the range is calculated only
when the side stand is in the re- seconds.
tracted position. No brake applied.
approx. 4 l
Side stand folded in.
Refuelling ( 126).
 Motorbike standing upright. ice forming. The display auto-
3 The readings mean:
matically switches from any other
mode to the temperature read-
54 ing when the temperature drops
OK: oil level is correct. below this threshold for the first
time.
CHECK!: check the oil level the
next time you stop for fuel. Threshold for ambient
Status indicators

temperature
– – –: oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated above approx. 3 °C The tyre-pressure read-
not satisfied).
ings in the multifunction
Tyre pressures display are temperature-com-
Ambient temperature
with tyre pressure control pensated and are always refer-
When the motorcycle is at enced to the following tyre-air
(RDC) OE
a standstill the heat of the temperature:
z engine can falsify the ambient-
temperature reading. If the effect 20 °C
of the engine's heat becomes ex- The left value 1 indicates the
cessive, "--" temporarily appears filling pressure of the front wheel;
on the display. the right value 2 indicates the
filling pressure of the rear wheel.
If ambient temperature Immediately after the ignition is
drops below the threshold switched on "-- --" is displayed.
this warning appears, drawing
your attention to the risk of black
 RDC sensor is not active
3
55
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor
does not transmit its signal
to the vehicle until a certain
minimum speed has been
reached.)

Status indicators
In the event of a critical tyre infla-
tion pressure, the relevant display
appears red.

The tyre warning symbol is

also displayed.
z
The general warning light
flashes red.

You can find further information

about BMW Motorrad RDC from
page ( 140).
z
56
3

Status indicators
Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 58 Electronic Suspension Adjustment
4
(D­ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 57
Ignition with Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Operation
Intelligent emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Day run lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
z
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 72 Front seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Trip recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) . . . . 80
 Ignition switch/steering Lock the handlebars Switching on ignition
4 lock Turn the handlebars all the way
58 to left.
Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Consult the information on the
electronic immobiliser (EWS)
( 59) if a key is lost or mislaid.
Operation

One-key system
Ignition switch/steering lock Insert the key into the ignition
z Cases locks steering lock and turn it to pos-
Stowage-compartment lock ition 1.
Tank filler cap Turn the key to position 1, Side lights and all function cir-
Seat lock while moving the handlebars cuits are switched on.
Stowage compartment slightly. Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Ignition, lights and all function ( 117)
with topcase OA circuits switched off. ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
Topcase Handlebars are locked. gress. ( 118)
Key can be removed. ASC self-diagnosis is per-
with audio system OE
formed. ( 119)
Audio compartment
with riding modes Pro OE
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 119)
Welcome lights time and displays any existing ated in the ignition switch/steer-
Switch on the ignition. fault messages. ing lock. The engine control unit 4
The side lights briefly light up. Handlebars not locked. will not permit the engine to be
started unless the key is identi- 59
with daytime riding light OE Electrically powered accessor-
ies remain operational for a lim- fied as “authorised”.
The daytime riding lights briefly
light up. ited period of time.
The battery can be recharged NOTICE
with additional headlight OE
via the socket.

Operation
The LED auxiliary headlights A spare key attached to the
Key can be removed. same ring as the ignition key
briefly light up.
used to start the engine could
Switching off ignition with daytime riding light OE "irritate" the electronics, in
The daytime riding light goes which case the enabling signal
out soon after the ignition is z
for starting is not issued. The
switched off. warning is displayed on the
multifunction display with the key
with additional headlight OE
symbol.
The LED auxiliary headlights
Always keep the spare key sep-
go out soon after the ignition is
arately from the ignition key.
switched off.

Electronic immobiliser If you lose a key, you can have

it barred by your authorised
Turn the ignition key to posi- EWS BMW Motorrad dealer.
tion 1. The electronic design of the If you wish to do this, you will
When the ignition is switched motorcycle allows it to access need to bring all other keys for
off, the instrument cluster re- data stored in the ignition key the motorcycle with you. The
mains switched on for a short by means of a ring antenna loc- engine cannot be started by a
 barred key, but a key that has The telltale light goes out as inside one of the cases or the
4 been barred can subsequently be soon as the radio-operated key topcase).
reactivated. or the emergency key is found. If the key is taken out of range
60 You can obtain extra keys The telltale light goes out briefly the ignition is switched off after
only through an authorised if the search times out without approximately 1.5 minutes, but
BMW Motorrad dealer. The the radio-operated key or the the central locking system is not
keys are part of an integrated emergency key being found. locked.
security system, so the dealer is It is advisable to keep the radio-
Operation

You receive one radio-operated

under an obligation to check the operated key on your person
key and one emergency key.
legitimacy of all applications for (e.g. in a jacket pocket) and to
Please consult the information on
replacement/extra keys. have the emergency key with
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 59). you as an alternative.
z Ignition with Ignition, fuel filler cap and anti-
Keyless Ride Range of the Keyless
theft alarm system all work with
Ride radio-operated key
with Keyless Ride OE the radio-operated key. Seat
lock, stowage compartment, top- approx. 1 m
Keys case and cases can be locked
and unlocked manually. Lock the handlebars
NOTICE
NOTICE Requirement
The telltale light for the radio- The handlebars are turned to-
operated key flashes while the The vehicle cannot be started or wards the left.Radio-operated key
search for the radio-operated key the central locking system locked is within range.
is in progress. or unlocked if the radio-operated
key is not within range (e.g. key
 ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 118) 4
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 119) 61
with riding modes Pro OE
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 119)

Operation
Version 2:
Steering lock is engaged; press
Press and hold down button 1. There are two ways of activat-
and hold down button 1.
The steering lock engages with ing the ignition.
The steering lock disengages.
an audible click. Version 1: z
Parking lights and all function
Ignition, lights and all function Briefly press button 1.
circuits switched on.
circuits switched off. Side lights and all function cir-
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Briefly press the 1 button to cuits are switched on.
( 117)
unlock the steering lock. with daytime riding light OE
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
with Headlight Pro OE
Switching on ignition gress. ( 118)
Daytime riding light is switched ASC self-diagnosis is per-
Requirement on. formed. ( 119)
Radio-operated key is within with additional headlight OE with riding modes Pro OE
range. LED auxiliary headlights are DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
switched on. gress. ( 119)
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 117)
 Switching off ignition Press and hold down button 1. Always keep the spare key sep-
4 Requirement Light is switched off. arate from the radio-operated
The steering lock engages. key.
62 Radio-operated key is within
range. Electronic immobiliser If you mislay a radio-operated key
EWS you can have the key in ques-
The on-board electronics access tion barred by your authorised
the data saved in the radio-op- BMW Motorrad dealer. In order
Operation

erated key via a ring aerial in the to have a key barred you must
R/C ignition lock. The ignition is bring along all the other keys be-
not enabled for starting until the longing to the motorcycle.
engine control unit has recog- The engine cannot be started
z nised the radio-operated key as by a barred radio-operated key,
"authorised" for your motorcycle. but a radio-operated key that has
been barred can subsequently be
There are two ways of deactiv- NOTICE reactivated.
ating the ignition. You can obtain emergency/ex-
Version 1: A spare key attached to the tra keys only through an author-
Short-press button 1. same ring as the radio-operated ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The
Light is switched off. key used to start the engine radio-operated keys are part of
Handlebars (steering lock) are could impair the electronics an integrated security system, so
not locked. function, in which case the the dealer is under an obligation
enabling signal for starting is not to check the legitimacy of all ap-
Version 2: issued. The warning is displayed plications for replacement/extra
Turn the handlebars all the way on the multifunction display with keys.
to left. the key symbol.
Loss of the radio- Battery of the radio-
operated key, emergency operated key is empty, 4
key is available emergency key is not 63
Requirement available
Emergency key is available. Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Place the motorcycle on its

Operation
stand on firm, even ground.
Please consult the information
on the electronic immobiliser Insert the emergency key 1 in
(EWS) if a key is lost or mis- the gap in the centre above
laid. the instrument cluster 2 (ar- z
If you happen to loose the row).
radio-operated key during
Time during which the
the journey, you can start the
engine has to be started.
vehicle using the emergency
The unlocking procedure has
key.
to be repeated if this time is Remove screws 2.
allowed to expire. Ease speaker cover 1 to the
right to remove.
30 s
Pre-ride check is performed.
Key has been recognised.
Engine can be started.
Start engine ( 117).
 with audio system OE cluster 1 (arrow), level with
4 the warning and indicator lights.
64 Time during which the
engine has to be started.
The unlocking procedure has
to be repeated if this time is
allowed to expire.
Operation

30 s
Flip open the key bit. Pre-ride check is performed.
Remove screws 1. Hold the radio-operated key by Key has been recognised.
z Carefully remove speaker the key bit 1. Engine can be started.
unit 2, noting the plug. Start engine ( 117).

with audio system OE

Hold the radio-operated key to

Disconnect plug 1. the rear of the instrument
Connect plug 1.
 Replace the battery of the Dispose of the old battery in
radio-operated key accordance with all applicable 4
If the radio-operated key does laws and regulations; do not
attempt to dispose of batteries 65
not react when you short-press
or long-press a button: as domestic waste.
The battery in the radio-oper- ATTENTION
ated key is not at full capacity.

Operation
Change the battery. Unsuitable or incorrectly in-
The battery symbol appears serted batteries
Seat speaker unit 2 in the on the display. Component damage
mount. Use a battery compliant with
Install screws 1. the manufacturer's specifica- z
tions.
When inserting the battery,
always make sure polarity is
correct.
Insert the new battery with the
positive terminal up.
Battery type
Press button 1.
Bitted key flips out. For Keyless Ride radio-oper-
Hold speaker cover 1 in posi- Push up battery cover 2.
tion and install screws 2. ated key
Remove battery 3.
CR 2032
 Install seal 1 and battery Risk of fall due to rear wheel Intelligent emergency
4 cover 2. locking call
Red LED on the instrument Do not operate the kill switch
66 panel flashes. when riding. with intelligent emergency
The radio-operated key is again call OE
The emergency off switch is a
ready for use. kill switch for switching off the Emergency call via BMW
engine quickly and easily. Only press the SOS button in
Emergency off switch
Operation

an emergency or when help is

(kill switch) necessary.
Even if an emergency call using
BMW is not possible, the system
z may make an emergency call to
a public emergency call number.
This depends on the respective
mobile phone network and the
national regulations.
The emergency call is not able to
A Engine switched off be ensured because of technical
1 Emergency off switch (kill B Normal operating position reasons due to unfavourable con-
switch) (run) ditions, e.g. in areas where there
is no mobile phone reception.

WARNING
Operation of the kill switch
while riding
Language for emergency call can be cancelled by pressing
call and holding the SOS button. 4
Each vehicle has a language as- Operate the emergency-off
switch to stop the engine. 67
signed to it depending on the
market for which it is intended. Remove helmet.
The BMW Call Center answers in After expiry of the timer, a
this language. voice contact to the BMW Call
Center is established.

Operation
NOTICE
A changeover of the language for Open cover 1.
the emergency call can only be Press the SOS button 2.
performed by the BMW Motorrad z
partner. The language assigned
to the vehicle varies from the se-
lectable language the driver can
choose as the display language
in the multifunction display.
The connection was established.
Manual emergency call
Requirement
An emergency call has occurred.
The vehicle is at a standstill. The The remaining time until the
ignition is switched on. emergency call is transmitted
is displayed via the progress bar.
During this time, the emergency
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68

Operation

Provide information to the The remaining time until the The connection was established.
emergency services using the emergency call is transmitted
z microphone 3 and speaker 4. is displayed via the progress bar.
During this time, the emergency
Automatic emergency call call can be cancelled by pressing
The intelligent emergency call and holding the SOS button.
is active after the ignition is If possible, remove helmet and
switched on and reacts if a fall or stop engine.
crash occurs. After expiry of the timer, a
voice contact to the BMW Call
Emergency call in the Center is established.
event of a light fall Open cover 1.
A light fall or a crash was de- Provide information to the
tected. emergency services using the
An acoustic signal is sounded. microphone 3 and speaker 4.
Emergency call in the High-beam headlight and
event of a severe fall headlight flasher 4
A severe fall or a crash is de- 69
tected.
The emergency call is placed
automatically without delay.

Lights

Operation
Side light
Immediately after switching off
The side lights switch on auto- the ignition, push button 1 to
matically when the ignition is the left and hold it in this po-
switched on. Push switch 1 forward to z
switch on the high-beam sition until the parking lights
NOTICE headlight. come on.
Pull switch 1 back to operate Switch the ignition on and off
The side lights place a strain on the headlight flasher. again to switch off the parking
the battery. Do not switch the lights.
ignition on for longer than abso- NOTICE
lutely necessary. Operate LED additional
The high-beam headlight can headlights
Low-beam headlight also be switched on when the with additional headlight OE
The low-beam headlight switches engine is not running.
on automatically when you start NOTICE
the engine. Parking lights
Switch off the ignition. The auxiliary headlights have ap-
proval as fog lights and their use
 is permissible in bad weather Press button 1 again to switch more visible to oncoming traffic.
4 conditions only. Always comply off the LED additional head- This improves daytime visibility.
with the road traffic regulations in lights.
70 Start engine ( 117).
force in the country in which the
Call up the Settings menu
vehicle is used. Day run lights and then select Vehicle.
with daytime riding light OE Select the DRL menu item and
switch Automatic DRL to
Manual daytime riding
Operation

Off.
light
Requirement
Automatic daytime riding light is
z switched off.

WARNING
Press button 1 to switch on
the LED additional headlights. Switching on the daytime
The telltale light shows. riding light in the dark.
Risk of accident
Do not use the daytime riding Press button 1 to switch on
If this warning symbol ap- light in the dark. the daytime riding light.
pears it tells you that the The indicator light for the
on-board system voltage is low. NOTICE daytime running light illu-
If applicable, the auxiliary head- minates.
lights might have been temporar- By comparison with the low-
ily switched off. beam headlight, the daytime
running light makes the vehicle
 The low-beam headlight, the ically reactivated, but must be Select the DRL menu item and
front side lights and the auxili- switched on again if required. switch Automatic DRL to On. 4
ary headlight are switched off. The symbol for the auto-
In the dark or in tunnels: Press Automatic daytime riding matic daytime running light 71
button 1 again to switch off the light shows in the display.
daytime riding light and switch
on the low-beam headlight and WARNING If the ambient brightness de-
front side light. The auxiliary creases below a certain value,

Operation
The automatic daytime rid- the low beam headlight is auto-
headlight is also switched on
ing light does not replace the matically switched on (e. B.
again.
personal assessment of the in a tunnel). When sufficient
NOTICE light conditions ambient brightness is detec-
Risk of accident ted, the daytime riding light is z
The daytime riding light is Switch off the automatic day- switched back on. When the
switched off after approxim- time riding light in poor light daytime riding light is active,
ately 2 seconds and the high- conditions. the daytime riding light symbol
beam headlight, low-beam
is displayed in the multifunction
headlight, front side lights and NOTICE display.
the additional headlight, as
appropriate, are switched on if The changeover between Manual operation of the
the high beam is switched on daytime riding light and low- light when the automatic
while the daytime riding light is beam headlight including front
system is switched on
on. side lights can be effected
If the high beam headlight is automatically. If you press the button for the
switched off again, the daytime daytime riding light the daytime
Call up the Settings menu riding light is switched off and
running light is not automat- and then select Vehicle. the low-beam headlight and
 front side lights are switched
4 on (e. g. when you ride into
a tunnel, and the response of
72 the automatic daytime riding
light to the change in ambient
brightness is delayed).
If you press the button again
the daytime riding light is re-
Operation

activated, in other words the

daytime riding light is switched Press button 1 to switch on Press button 1 to the left to
on again when ambient light is the hazard warning flashers. switch on the left turn indicator.
bright enough.
z Ignition can be switched off. Press button 1 to the right to
To switch off the hazard warn- switch on the right turn indic-
Hazard warning lights ing flashers, switch on the ig- ator.
system nition if necessary and press Operate button 1 in the centre
Operating hazard warning button 1 again. position to switch off the turn
flashers indicator.
Turn indicators
Switching on ignition ( 58).
Operating the turn
NOTICE indicators
The hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition.
place a strain on the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Comfort turn indicator dicators only switch off automat- access to a favourite menu of
ically once the speed-dependent your choice. 4
distance covered is reached.
With the exception of the Audio 73
Multifunction display section, you cannot access the
Settings menu unless the
Selecting menu vehicle is at a standstill.

Operation
If button 1 has been pressed to
the right or left, the turn indic- z
ators are automatically switched
off under the following circum-
stances:
Speed below 30 km/h: after Press button 2 to step through
50 m distance covered. the sequence of menus, starting The menu you selected appears
Speed between 30 km/h and with the Dynamic ESA menu. at position 1. The submenu you
100 km/h: after a speed-de- Each time you press button 2 selected 2 has a border.
pendent distance covered or in you call up the next menu in the
case of acceleration. sequence; the number of menus NOTICE
Speed over 100 km/h: after depends on the options fitted to
flashing five times. See the separate Quick Refer-
the motorcycle.
ence Guide for an overview of all
If button 1 is pressed to the right You also have the option of menus.
or left slightly longer, the turn in- pressing button 1 for direct
 Selecting menu items Configuring settings
4
74

Operation

An arrow 1 at the top or bottom

Use Multi-Controller 1 to move of the display indicates that there Direct selection
z the cursor in a menu. are other items in this menu Move the cursor to a menu item
that you can view by turning that does not require any further
the Multi-Controller in the cor- settings to immediately activate
responding direction. If arrow 2 it.
appears in the cursor, you can
call up a submenu by pressing
the Multi-Controller to the right
(for information on the different
meaning in relation to average
values and list selections, see
( 74)).
 4
75

Operation
Resetting values Selecting from a list Setting numerical values
You can reset an average value A circle 1 beside each select- If there are one or more numer-
marked with an arrow 1 by long- able item means that the items ical values between the arrows 1, z
pressing the Multi-Controller to are part of a selection list. The you can increase the values by
the right. current selection has been high- turning the Multi-Controller up
lighted with a dot in the circle. or reduce the values by turning
Select a list item with the cursor it down. Press the Multi-Con-
and press the Multi-Controller troller towards the right or left to
towards the right to activate or change between values.
deactivate it and modify the se-
lection.
 Exiting menu
4
76

Operation

Setting relative values Press Multi-Controller 1 to the

Adjust settings between two limit Arrow 1 appears when you are in left to return to the next highest
z values using a bar display. Turn a submenu. menu; press MENU button 2 to
the Multi-Controller towards the return to the main menu.
top to increase values and turn If you want to hide the menus,
it towards the bottom to reduce press Multi-Controller 1 to the
the value you would like to ad- left in a main menu.
just.
Selecting favourite menu
Select the main menu of your
choice.
 Language: display language Background: displayed if the
(German, English, Spanish, radio is switched off: Empty: 4
Italian, French, Dutch, Por- off, Logo: logo (RT), Speed
tuguese) ind.: digital speed. 77
Time format - Clock Use the Multi-Controller to
format: time in 12 hour configure the desired settings.
format (12 h) or 24 hour format
(24 h) On-board computer

Operation
Time format - Date format: Select display
Press and hold down button 1. date in Day.Month.Year format
(dd.mm.yy) or Month/Day/Year Call up the Information
The lozenge appears to the menu and then select the de-
right of the selected menu. format (mm/dd/yy)
Time format - GPS time:
sired information. z
The menu you have selected transfers GPS time and GPS
will subsequently be called up date from the installed naviga-
whenever you press button 1. tion system (On), (Off)
Brightness: display and
Adapting mode of needle brightness
presentation Start logo: displays the start
Switch on the ignition. logo after switching on the igni-
tion (On), (Off)
Call up the Settings menu
and select the User menu Default status: restore
item. factory default settings (if Re-
set! is displayed, press and The following information can be
The settings you can choose are displayed in the area 1:
hold the Multi-Controller to-
as follows:
wards the right)
 Ø consumption: Average erage value you would like to other reading or switch off the
4 consumption reset. ignition.
Consumption: Current con- Push the Multi-Controller to When the stopwatch is running,
78 sumption the right and hold it in this po- push Multi-Controller 1 to the
Range: Range with remaining sition until the average value is right to stop the stopwatch.
fuel reset. Push Multi-Controller 1 to the
Ø speed: Average speed right and hold it in this position
Temperature: Ambient tem- Operate stopwatch to reset the stopwatch.
Operation

perature Call up the Information

Tyre pressure: Tyre inflation menu and then select the Measuring travel times
pressures Stopwatch menu item. Call up the Information
Stopwatch: Stopwatch menu and then select the
z Trav. times menu item.
Trav. times: Travelling
times
Date: Current date
Oil level: Engine oil level
Veh. voltage: Vehicle
voltage
Off: No display

Resetting the average

values With the stopwatch stopped,
Call up the Information push Multi-Controller 1 to the
menu and then select the av- right to start the stopwatch. Push Multi-Controller 1 to the
The stopwatch continues tim- right and hold it in this position
ing even if you select some to reset the travel time.
 Timing continues even if you
select some other reading or 4
switch off the ignition.
Time during which the mo- 79
torcycle was on the move
since the last reset.

Time during which the mo-

Operation
torcycle was at a standstill
since the last reset.
Go to Trip menu with Multi- Keep Multi-Controller 1
Controller 1, then select the pressed to the right until the
Trip recorder
desired trip recorder 2. trip recorder 2 has been reset. z
Select trip recorder The following counters can be
Switch on the ignition. displayed: Automatic Stability
Trip recorder 1 (Trip 1) Control (ASC)
Trip recorder 2 (Trip 2)
Switching ASC function
The automatic trip recorder
(Trip Auto.) automatically off and on
resets eight hours after the ig- Switch on the ignition.
nition is switched off. Call up the Settings menu
and then select the ASC menu
Reset trip recorder item.
Switch on the ignition.
Select desired trip recorder.
 goes out, if self-diagnosis
4 NOTICE has not completed the ASC
This menu cannot be called up indicator and warning light starts
80 flashing.
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC)
Operation

with riding modes Pro OE

Switching the DTC

function off/on Select Off (1x) to switch off
z Switch on the ignition. DTC once until the next time
Open the Settings menu you switch on the ignition.
and then select the DTC menu lights up.
item.
Select On to switch on DTC.
Select Off (1x) to switch NOTICE Alternatively: switch the ignition
off ASC once and reactivate
This menu cannot be called up off and then on.
it when the ignition is switched
while the motorcycle is on the goes out, if self-diagnosis
on the next time.
move. has not completed the DTC
lights up.
indicator and warning light starts
flashing.
Select On to switch on the
ASC. Alternatively: switch the
ignition off and then on.
Electronic Suspension Available load settings Call up the Dynamic ESA
Adjustment (D­ESA) Predefined minimum spring menu. 4
setting: MIN
with Dynamic ESA OE 81
Active riding position equaliser
Dynamic ESA possible with automatic spring setting:
AUTO
settings
Predefined maximum spring
The electronic chassis and setting: MAX

Operation
suspension setting Dynamic ESA
is able to adjust your motorcycle
automatically to the load. If the NOTICE
spring setting is set to AUTO, the
BMW Motorrad recommends the
rider does not have to change The possible damping settings
z
Auto chassis and suspension
the load setting. are displayed.
setting.
See the "Engineering details" ROAD: Damping for comfortable
section for more information on Adjusting the chassis and on-road riding.
Dynamic ESA ( 137).
suspension DYNA: Damping for dynamic
Available damping modes Start the engine. on-road riding.
Select the damping charac-
For comfortable on-road riding: NOTICE teristic you want or move the
ROAD
cursor down to set the vehicle
For dynamic on-road riding: You can adjust the damping
load.
DYNA characteristic while the motor-
cycle is on the move.
 action are shown in grey during with Dynamic ESA OE
4 NOTICE the adjustment procedure. The chassis and suspension set-
The load cannot be set while the ting also adjusts to the chosen
82 Riding mode
motorcycle is in motion. scenarios.
Using the riding modes
Setting riding mode
BMW Motorrad has developed
Switching on ignition ( 58).
3 operational scenarios for your
Operation

motorcycle from which you can

select the scenario suitable for
your situation:
Riding on a rain-wet roadway.
z Riding on a dry roadway.

with riding modes Pro OE

The possible load settings are
Dynamic riding on a dry road
displayed.
surface.
MIN: Minimum spring setting
AUTO: Automatic spring setting The optimum interplay of engine Press button 1.
MAX: Maximum spring setting characteristic and ASC/DTC con-
Select the desired loading vari- trol is provided for each of these NOTICE
ant. three scenarios.
See the section entitled "Engin-
The chassis and suspension is eering details" for more inform-
adjusted as per the selection ation on the various ride modes
and the Dynamic ESA display that can be selected.
is adapted to the new setting.
Symbols for load and damping
 indicated next to the selection After activating the new riding
arrow. mode, the symbols for coolant 4
The following ride modes can be temperature and fuel level are
selected: displayed again. 83
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet The adjusted riding mode with
road. the associated adaptations of
ROAD: For riding on a dry road. ASC/DTC and Dynamic ESA
remain available even after hav-

Operation
with riding modes Pro OE ing switched off the ignition.
The selection arrow 2 and the The following riding mode can
active riding mode 1 are dis- also be selected: Cruise-control system
played. DYNA: For dynamic riding on a with cruise control OE
dry road. z
With the motorcycle at a stand- Switching on cruise
still, the selected mode is ac- control
tivated after approximately two
seconds.
The newly selected riding
mode is activated as you
ride only when the following
preconditions are satisfied:
Throttle grip is in the idle posi-
tion.
Press button 1 repeatedly un-
til the required riding mode is Brake is not applied.
Cruise control is not active.
Slide switch 1 to the right.
 Button 2 is enabled for opera- Accelerating Decelerating
4 tion.
84 Saving road speed
Operation

Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back.

z Speed is increased by approx. Speed is reduced by approx.
1 km/h each time you push the 1 km/h each time you push the
Briefly push button 1 forward. button. button.
Adjustment range for Push button 1 forward and Push button 1 back and hold it
cruise control (gear-de- hold it in this position. in this position.
pendent) The motorcycle accelerates The motorcycle decelerates
with infinite variability (no with infinite variability (no
10...210 km/h steps). steps).
Telltale light for cruise con- The current speed is main- The current speed is main-
trol shows. tained and saved if button 1 is tained and saved if button 1 is
not pushed again. not pushed again.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
Deactivate cruise control Switching off cruise
Brake, pull the clutch lever
NOTICE
control 4
or turn the throttle twistgrip Opening the throttle does not 85
(close the throttle by turning deactivate the cruise-control sys-
the twistgrip back past the tem. If you release the twistgrip
idle position) to deactivate the the motorcycle will decelerate
cruise-control system. only to the cruising speed saved
Telltale light for cruise control in memory, even though you

Operation
goes out. might have intended slowing to
a lower speed.
Resuming former cruising
Telltale light for cruise con-
speed
trol shows. Slide switch 1 to the left. z
The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is disabled.

Hill Start Control

Operate Hill Start Control
Requirement
The vehicle is at a standstill.

Briefly push button 1 back to ATTENTION

return to the speed saved be-
forehand. Failure of the drive-off as-
sistant
 Risk of accident
4 Secure the vehicle by braking NOTICE
manually. When riding off, Hill Start Control
86
is automatically deactivated.
NOTICE
Once the brake has been
Hill Start Control is purely a com- fully released, the holding
fort system to facilitate holding symbol disappears.
Operation

the machine and pulling way

on uphill gradients and should Hill Start Control is deactivated.
not be confused with a parking Operate the brake lever 1 or See the "Engineering details"
brake. footbrake lever strongly and section for more information on
z release again quickly. Hill Start Control.
Green holding symbol is Hill Start Control function
NOTICE
displayed. ( 143)
See the section entitled "Engin-
eering details" for more informa- Hill Start Control is activated. Operating
tion on Hill Start Control. To switch off the Hill Start Control Pro
Hill Start Control, operate the with riding modes Pro OE
brake lever 1 or footbrake lever
again. Requirement
The holding symbol disap- Automatic Hill Start Control Pro
pears. switched on.
Alternatively, ride off in 1st or
2nd gear.
 ATTENTION NOTICE
4
Failure of the drive-off as- If Hill Start Control Pro has been 87
sistant deactivated using the brake lever,
Risk of accident automatic Hill Start Control is
Secure the vehicle by braking deactivated for the next 4 m.
manually. White holding symbol is

Operation
displayed.
NOTICE
Operate the brake lever 1 or Alternatively, ride off in 1st or
The drive-off assistant Hill Start footbrake lever strongly and 2nd gear.
Control Pro is only a comfort sys- release again quickly.
tem to enable easier riding off on
NOTICE z
Alternatively, apply the brake
gradients and should not be con- for about one second beyond When riding off, Hill Start Control
fused with an electromechanical the vehicle reaching a standstill Pro is automatically deactivated.
holding brake. on an incline of at least 5 %. White holding symbol is
Green holding symbol is displayed.
NOTICE displayed.
The Hill Start Control Pro drive- Hill Start Control Pro is deactiv-
Hill Start Control Pro is activ- ated.
off assistant should not be used
ated. See the "Engineering details"
on inclines of over 40 %.
To switch off the section for more information on
Hill Start Control Pro, operate Hill Start Control Pro:
the brake lever 1 or footbrake Hill Start Control function
lever again. ( 143)
 Switching automatic Hill a standstill and the motorcycle Confirmation tone sounds
4 Start Control Pro on and is on a gradient of at least 5%, twice (if programmed).
off Hill Start Control Pro is auto- Anti-theft alarm is active.
88 matically activated. with central locking system OE
with riding modes Pro OE
To switch off automatic Hill or
Switch on the ignition. Start Control Pro, select Off. with Keyless Ride OE
Go to menu Settings, then The selected setting remains
select menu item HSC AUTO. stored even after the ignition is
Operation

switched off.

Anti-theft alarm (DWA)

z Activation
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

Switching on ignition ( 58).

DWA Adapting ( 90). Switch off the ignition.
Switch off the ignition. Press button 1 of the remote
If the alarm system is activated, control or radio-operated key
To switch on automatic Hill then the alarm system will be twice.
Start Control Pro, select On. automatically activated when
White holding symbol is the ignition is switched off. NOTICE
displayed. Activation takes approximately
30 seconds to complete. See also the other functions of
the remote control for the central
If the brake is actuated for Turn indicators flash twice.
locking system.
approximately one second
after the vehicle has come to
Activation takes 30 seconds to Confirmation tone sounds three is disconnected from the motor-
complete. times (if programmed). cycle's battery. 4
Turn indicators flash twice. Motion sensor has been deac-
tivated. An alarm lasts for approximately 89
Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed). 26 seconds. While an alarm is in
Anti-theft alarm is active. Alarm signal progress an alarm tone sounds
A DWA alarm can be triggered and the turn indicators flash. The
by: type of alarm tone can be set by

Operation
motion sensor an authorised BMW Motorrad
an attempt to use an unauthor- dealer.
ised vehicle key to switch on
the ignition If an alarm was triggered while
disconnection of the DWA anti-
the motorcycle was unattended, z
the rider is notified accordingly
theft alarm from the motor-
by an alarm tone sounding once
cycle's battery (DWA internal
when the ignition is switched on.
battery in the anti-theft alarm
The DWA LED then indicates
To deactivate the motion provides power - alarm tone
the reason for the alarm for one
sensor (e.g. to transport the only, the turn indicators do not
minute.
motorcycle by train when flash).
Light signals issued by the
the severe movements may
All functions are sustained even DWA LED:
activate the alarm), press
button 1 of the remote control if the internal battery of the DWA Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1
or radio-operated key again anti-theft alarm system is flat; the Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2
during the activation phase. only difference is that an alarm Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
Turn indicators flash three cannot be triggered if the system on with unauthorised vehicle
times. key
 Flashes 4x: Disconnection of Deactivation
4 the DWA anti-theft alarm from with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
NOTICE
the motorcycle's battery The alarm function is reactivated
90 Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3 Kill switch in operating position after 30 seconds if "activation
(run). after ignition off" has been selec-
with central locking system OE Switch on the ignition. ted if the alarm function is deac-
or Turn indicators flash once. tivated using the radio-operated
with Keyless Ride OE Confirmation tone sounds once key and the ignition is not then
Operation

(if programmed). switched on.

DWA has been switched off.
Turn indicators flash once.
with central locking system OE
Confirmation tone sounds once
or
z (if programmed).
with Keyless Ride OE
DWA has been switched off.

DWA Adapting
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

An activated alarm can be can- Call up the Settings menu

celled at any time by pressing and select the Vehicle -
button 2 of the remote control or Alarm system menu item.
radio-operated key without deac-
tivating the DWA.
Press button 1 of the radio-
operated key once.
 Key sound - Off: exclusively
the turn indicators confirm hav- 4
ing switched the alarm system
on or off. 91
Configure the desired settings
using the Multi-Controller.

Heating

Operation
Operating the heated
The following settings are avail- handlebar grips The grips can be heated in five
able: Start the engine. levels. The fifth level is intended
Automatic mode - On: alarm to quickly heat up the grips; you z
system is automatically activ- NOTICE should then shift down to one of
ated after having switched off the lower levels.
the ignition. The heating in the heated Select the heating stage you
Automatic mode - Off: handlebar grips can be activated want.
alarm system must be only when the engine is
activated with the remote running.
control after having switched Call up the Grip heating
off the ignition. menu.
Alarm tone: alarm tone type.
Key sound - On: the turn in-
dicators and a sound confirm
having switched the alarm sys-
tem on or off.
4
92

Operation

The symbol 1 shows that the The rider's seat can be heated The symbol 1 shows that the
grip heating is switched on. in five levels. The fifth level is rider's seat heating is switched
z intended to quickly heat up the on.
Front-seat heating seat; you should then shift down
with seat heating OE to one of the lower levels. If this warning symbol ap-
Select the heating stage you pears it tells you that the
Start the engine. want. on-board system voltage is low.
If applicable, the seat heating
NOTICE might have been temporarily
Seat heating can be activated switched off.
only when the engine is
Rear-seat heating
running.
with seat heating OE
Call up the Seat heating
menu. Start the engine.
 NOTICE
4
Seat heating can be activated 93
only when the engine is
running.

Operation
The rear seat has two-stage The symbol 1 shows that
heating. Stage two is for heating the passenger seat heating is
the seat quickly: it is advisable to switched on. z
switch back to stage one as soon
as the seat is warm. If this warning symbol ap-
2 Switch centred: Heating off. pears it tells you that the
Set switch 1 to the desired 3 One-dot section of switch on-board system voltage is low.
heating stage. pressed: 50 % heating power. If applicable, the seat heating
4 Two-dot section of switch might have been temporarily
pressed: 100 % heating switched off.
power.
 Front seat Installing front seat
4 Removing front seat with seat heating OE
94

Operation

Work front seat 1 to the rear to

disengage it from seat retainer
z bridge 3 and remove. Connect plug 1 of the seat
Turn ignition key 2 clockwise.
heating.
Slightly raise front seat 1 at the with seat heating OE
back. Disconnect plug 2 for the seat
heating.

Remove the front seat and

place it, upholstered side down,
on a clean, dry surface.
 Turn the adjusting plate to
position H for the higher seat 4
height.
95

Operation
Position the front seat with Push latch 1 forward and re-
mounts 2 in rubber buffers 1 move adjusting plate 2.
on left and right. z
Lower the rear of the front seat
and engage the seat in the Insert the adjusting plate in the
latching mechanism. desired position into mounts 2
and then push it into latch 1.
Adjusting front-seat Installing front seat ( 94).
height
Removing front seat ( 94). Rear seat
Removing rear seat
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the adjusting plate to Removing front seat ( 94).
position L for the lower seat
height.
 with seat heating OE Install the rear seat
4 with seat heating OE
96

Operation

Remove the screws 1.

Slightly pull the passenger seat Disconnect the plug connec-
z towards the front and lift it. tion 1 of the seat heating and Connect the plug connection 1
remove the passenger seat. for the seat heating.
Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean surface.

Place passenger seat on the

mountings 1.
 Stowage compartment such as mobile phones and MP3
Operating the left storage
players 4
Consult the operating instruc-
compartment tions of your electronic device 97
and check for possible usage
restrictions.
In summer, do not place heat-

Operation
sensitive objects in the storage
compartments.
Fit bolts 1.
Operating the right
storage compartment z
with audio system OE
Unlock and lock the lock 1 of
the storage compartment using
the ignition key.
To open the lid, press the un-
locked lock barrel down.

ATTENTION
High temperatures in the
storage compartments, par-
ticularly in summer
Damage to objects stowed away, Unlock and lock the lock 1 of
particularly electronic devices, the storage compartment using
the ignition key.
 To open the lid, press the un- with audio system OE
4 locked lock barrel down. The stowage compartment in
the right side panel is locked.
98 ATTENTION with topcase OA
High temperatures in the The topcase is locked.
storage compartments, par- These locks cannot
ticularly in summer subsequently be unlocked
manually.
Operation

Damage to objects stowed away,

particularly electronic devices, The locked symbol appears
such as mobile phones and MP3 Switch on the ignition and on the display.
players press button 1.
z Consult the operating instruc- with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
tions of your electronic device NOTICE The functions of the remote
and check for possible usage Only vehicles without Keyless control for the anti-theft alarm
restrictions. Ride are shipped accompanied are described in the corres-
In summer, do not place heat- by a separate remote control for ponding section.
sensitive objects in the storage the central locking system and
Unlocking
compartments. the alarm system.
with central locking system OE
Alternatively: Press button 2
Central locking system on the remote control or the
Lock radio-operated key.
with central locking system OE The stowage compartment
in the left side panel and the
cases are locked.
 with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
The functions of the remote 4
control for the anti-theft alarm
99
are described in the corres-
ponding section.

Emergency unlocking
with central locking system OE

Operation
If the central locking system re-
Switch on the ignition and fuses to unlock, you can open First turn the key in the top-
press button 1. the cases, topcase and stowage case lock 45° past the LOCK
Alternatively: Press button 2 compartments manually. The position, then turn it to the dot z
on the remote control or the procedure is as follows: position and press in the lock
radio-operated key. Removing cases ( 182). barrel.
The stowage compartment Open cases ( 181). The release lever pops open.
in the left side panel and the
cases are unlocked. Logon of remote controls
The stowage compartment with central locking system OE
in the right side panel is un- with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
locked. without Keyless Ride OE
with topcase OA
If a remote control has been mis-
The topcase is unlocked.
laid and a replacement acquired
Once a lock has been locked
or if you are going to use an ad-
manually it subsequently has to
ditional remote control, you must
be unlocked manually as well.
 invariably log on all the remote 4 remote control units have
4 controls in the set. been logged on.
Enable logon of the remote No button pressed within ap-
100 controls as follows: proximately 30 seconds of lo-
gon on the first remote control.
Switch on the ignition.
Synchronise the remote
controls
Operation

with central locking system OE

Press and hold down buttons 1 with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
and 2 until LED 3 stops flash- without Keyless Ride OE
z ing.
If the central locking system
LED 3 flashes for approx. 10
stops responding to the signals
seconds.
from a remote control, the unit in
Release buttons 1 and 2.
question has to be synchronised.
LED 3 lights up. This can happen, for example, if
Press button 2 on the remote
control three times. Press button 1 or button 2. the buttons on the remote con-
One acoustic signal sounds. One acoustic signal sounds, trol were pressed too frequently
LED 3 goes out. while the remote control was out
Within ten seconds, switch off
the ignition. To complete logon: of range of the anti-theft alarm.
You can now proceed to log on Switch off the ignition. The procedure for synchron-
all the remote controls. Three acoustic signals sound. ising the remote controls is as
Step through the following pro- Logon is also ended in the fol- follows:
cedure with each remote con- lowing situations:
trol in turn:
Switch on the ignition. Replacing battery of attempt to dispose of batteries
remote control as domestic waste. 4
with central locking system OE ATTENTION 101
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
without Keyless Ride OE Unsuitable or incorrectly in-
serted batteries
If you press a button on the re- Component damage
mote control and the LED does

Operation
Use a battery compliant with
not show or lights up only briefly: the manufacturer's specifica-
Replace the battery of remote tions.
control. When inserting the battery,
Press and hold down buttons 1 always make sure polarity is
and 2 until LED 3 stops flash-
z
correct.
ing.
LED 3 flashes for about ten Insert the new battery with the
seconds. positive terminal up.
Release buttons 1 and 2. Battery type
LED 3 lights up.
Press button 1 or button 2.
LED 3 goes out. For remote control of central
locking
Open battery-compartment CR 1632
cover 1.
The LED on the remote control
Dispose of the old battery in
lights up; the remote control
accordance with all applicable
has to be synchronised.
laws and regulations; do not
4
102

Operation

Press button 1 twice.

LED 3 flashes for a few
z seconds.
The remote control is again
ready for use.
Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
5
103
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Adjustment
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Gearshift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
z
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
 Mirrors headlight beam throw must be
5 Adjusting mirrors
adjusted to the weight.

104 NOTICE
If there are doubts about the cor-
rect headlight beam throw, have
the setting checked by a special-
Adjustment

ist workshop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
The headlight beam-throw is
Adjusting headlight beam adjusted via a bell crank.
throw A Position with a light load
Pivot the mirror to the correct
z Requirement (only rider)
position by pressing gently at B Position with rider with load
the edge of the glass. If, with a high load, the adjust-
ment of the spring setting is no C Position with high load (with
longer sufficient not to dazzle on- two-up mode)
Headlight
coming traffic:
Headlight beam throw and Windscreen
spring setting Adjusting windscreen
The headlight beam throw gen- Switch on the ignition.
erally remains constant due to As you ride off, the windscreen
adjustment of the spring setting. automatically moves to its last
Adjustment of the spring setting position before the ignition was
may only be inadequate if the switched off.
load is very high. In this case, the
 Correct anti-trap mechanism
functionality cannot be guaran- 5
teed if a windscreen has been
105
installed that has not been ap-
proved by BMW Motorrad.
In this case: Ensure the clear-
ance of the windscreen prior to
switching off the ignition.

Adjustment
Press the upper section of but- Instrument panel Press instrument panel 1 firmly
ton 1 to raise the windscreen. Adjusting instrument at top or bottom edge, as ap-
Press the lower section of but- panel plicable, to move it to the de-
ton 1 to lower the windscreen. sired position. Be sure to ap- z
Switch off the ignition. NOTICE ply pressure midway along the
The windscreen automatically edge in order to ensure that
moves to the bottom end posi- Do not attempt to adjust the po- movement is the same at both
tion. sition of the instrument panel un- sides.
The anti-trap mechanism activ- less the vehicle is at a standstill.
ates if the windscreen encoun-
ters resistance prior to reaching
the end position. The wind-
screen stops and the mech-
anism raises it slightly. After a
few seconds the windscreen
once again attempts to move
to the bottom end position.
 Clutch with Option 719 Milled Part
5 Adjust the clutch lever
NOTICE Set Classic OE
The adjuster is easier to turn or
106
WARNING if you push the clutch lever with Option 719 Milled Part
forward. Set Storm OE
Adjusting the clutch lever or
while riding Four settings are possible:
with HP milled part package OE
Risk of accident Position 1: smallest distance
Adjustment

between handlebar grip and

Adjust the clutch lever only
clutch lever
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill. Position 4: largest distance
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
z

Turn the adjustment lever 1

into the desired position.
Adjustment options:
From position A: narrowest
Turn adjuster knob 1 to the span between handlebar grip
desired position. and clutch lever.
In 5 steps in direction of po-
sition B for enlarging the dis-
 tance between handlebar grip Adjusting gearshift lever
and clutch lever. peg 5
Gearshift lever 107

with Option 719 Milled Part

Set Classic OE
or

Adjustment
with Option 719 Milled Part
Set Storm OE
or Clean the threads.
with HP milled part package OE Turn the peg 2 in the desired
Foot distance and height to position.
peg 2 can be adjusted by turn- Fit new bolt 1. z
ing to different positions. Peg to gearshift lever
Remove the bolt 1.

Thread-locking compound:
Micro-encapsulated
10 Nm
 Brakes with Option 719 Milled Part
5 Adjust the handbrake
NOTICE Set Classic OE
The adjuster is easier to turn or
108 lever with Option 719 Milled Part
if you push the brake lever
forward. Set Storm OE
WARNING
or
Four settings are possible:
Adjusting the brake lever with HP milled part package OE
Position 1: Smallest distance
while riding
Adjustment

between handlebar grip and

Risk of accident
brake lever.
Do not attempt to adjust the
Position 4: Largest distance
brake lever unless the motor-
between handlebar grip and
cycle is at a standstill.
brake lever.
z

Turn the adjustment lever 1

into the desired position.
Adjustment options:
From position A: narrowest
span between handlebar grip
Turn adjuster knob 1 to the and handbrake lever.
desired position. In 5 steps in direction of po-
sition B for enlarging the dis-
 tance between handlebar grip Remove the bolt 1. Spring preload
and handbrake lever.
Adjustment 5
Adjust footbrake lever peg It is essential to set spring pre- 109
with Option 719 Milled Part load of the rear suspension to
Set Classic OE suit the load carried by the mo-
or torcycle. Increase spring pre-
with Option 719 Milled Part load when the vehicle is heavily

Adjustment
Set Storm OE loaded and reduce spring preload
or accordingly when the vehicle is
with HP milled part package OE lightly loaded.
Clean the threads. Adjusting spring preload
Install peg 2 in desired posi- for rear wheel z
tion A or B.
Turn the peg 2 in the desired WARNING
position.
Fit new bolt 1. Adjusting spring preload
while riding.
Peg to footbrake lever Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust spring
Thread-locking compound: preload unless the motorcycle
Foot distance and height to is at a standstill.
Micro-encapsulated
peg 1 can be adjusted by turn-
10 Nm Make sure the ground is level
ing through 180° and installa-
and firm and place the motor-
tion in position A or B.
cycle on its stand.
5 Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
110
without Dynamic ESA OE
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go counter-clockwise.
(One-up without luggage)
Adjustment

Turn the adjuster knob as far

as it will go counter-clockwise,
Ease out bottom of cover 1 at
WARNING then back it off 10 turns in the
position 2.
clockwise direction. (One-up
In order not to damage the Spring preload setting and with luggage)
z cover or the mounts, disen- spring-strut damping setting
gage the cover at positions 3. Turn the adjuster knob as far
not matched.
as it will go clockwise. (Two-
Impaired handling. up with luggage)
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, use tool 2 (on-board
toolkit) to turn knob 1 clock-
wise.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, use tool 2 to turn
knob 1 counter-clockwise.
 Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear NOTICE
5
wheel BMW Motorrad recommends 111
Place the motorcycle on its selecting one-up operation with
stand on firm, even ground. luggage for special vehicles.
Set the damping from the left-
hand vehicle side. Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping

Adjustment
characteristic
Seat the cover in mount 2 and
without Dynamic ESA OE
press it into mounts 1.
Turn the adjuster knob as far
Damping as it will go in the clockwise
z
direction, then back it off 6
Adjustment clicks in the counter-clockwise
Damping must be adapted to suit direction. (One-up without lug-
the surface on which the motor- gage)
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
Turn the adjusting screw 1 Turn the adjuster knob as far
preload.
clockwise to harden the damp- as it will go in the clockwise
An uneven surface requires direction, then back it off 4
softer damping than a smooth ing action.
Turn the adjusting screw 1 an- clicks in the counter-clockwise
surface. direction. (One-up with lug-
An increase in spring preload ticlockwise to soften the damp-
ing action. gage)
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
5 Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
112 characteristic
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the clockwise
direction, then back it off 2
clicks in the counter-clock-
Adjustment

wise direction. (Two-up with

luggage)

z
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
6
113
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Always before riding off . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Every 3rd refuelling stop . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Riding
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 z
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
 Safety instructions Loading stated on the label inside the
6 Rider's equipment
case (see also the chapter "Ac-
WARNING cessories").
114 Do not ride without the correct Note the maximum permissible
clothing! Always wear: Handling adversely affected payload and maximum speed
Helmet by overloading and imbal- for riding with topcase fitted, as
Suit anced loads stated on the label inside the
Gloves Risk of falling topcase (see also the chapter
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Boots Do not exceed the permissible "Accessories").

gross weight and be sure to with tank bag OA
z This applies even to short comply with the instructions on
Observe maximum load capa-
journeys, and to every season loading.
city of the tank bag.
of the year. Your authorised
Adapt spring setting and
BMW Motorrad dealer will be Payload of tank rucksack
damping adjustment to the
glad to advise you on the correct
total weight.
clothing for every purpose.
Ensure that the case volumes max 5 kg
ATTENTION on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is Speed
Use of non-colour-fast ma- uniformly distributed between
terials (e.g. blue jeans) on If you ride at high speed, always
right and left.
the seat bear in mind that various bound-
Pack heavy items at the bot-
ary conditions can adversely af-
Discolouration on the seat tom and toward the inboard
fect the handling of your motor-
Avoid contact with non-colour- side.
cycle:
fast materials. Note the maximum permissible
payload and maximum speed
for riding with cases fitted, as
 Settings of the spring-strut and Affix a label stating the maximum When you park the vehicle
shock-absorber system permissible speed to the instru- make sure that no-one and no 6
Imbalanced load ment panel in the rider's field of objects can come into contact
vision. with the hot engine and ex- 115
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure haust system.
Poor tyre tread
Risk of poisoning
Etc. Exhaust fumes contain carbon Catalytic converter
monoxide, which is colourless If misfiring causes unburned fuel

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Maximum permissible and odourless but highly toxic. to enter the catalytic converter,
speed with winter tyres there is a danger of overheating
WARNING and damage. z
DANGER Exhaust gases adversely af- The following guidelines must be
fecting health observed:
Maximum speed of the mo-
Risk of asphyxiation Do not run the fuel tank dry.
torcycle is higher than the
Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Do not attempt to start or run
permissible maximum rated
Do not run the engine in an the engine with a spark-plug
speed of the tyres
enclosed space. cap disconnected.
Risk of accident due to tyre dam-
Stop the engine immediately if
age at high speed
Risk of burn injury it misfires.
Comply with the tyre-specific
Use only unleaded fuel.
speed restrictions.
CAUTION Comply with all specified main-
Always bear the maximum per- tenance intervals.
missible speed of the tyres in Engine and exhaust system
mind when riding a motorcycle become very hot when the
fitted with winter tyres. vehicle is in use
Risk of burn injury
 Tampering Checking clutch function
6 ATTENTION ( 154).
Unburned fuel in catalytic ATTENTION Checking tyre tread depth
116 ( 157).
converter Tampering with the motor-
Damage to catalytic converter Checking tyre pressure
cycle (e.g. engine manage-
Note the points listed for ( 156).
ment ECU, throttle valves,
protection of the catalytic Check that cases and luggage
clutch)
are securely held in place.
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converter. Damage to the affected parts,

without Dynamic ESA OE
failure of safety-relevant func-
Risk of overheating tions, voiding of warranty Adjusting spring preload for
z rear wheel ( 109).
Do not tamper with the vehicle
ATTENTION in any way that could result in Adjusting the damping
Engine running for prolonged tuned performance. characteristic for rear wheel
period with vehicle at stand- ( 111).
still Comply with checklist
Overheating due to insufficient At regular intervals, use the Every 3rd refuelling
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle checklist below to check your stop
fire motorcycle.
Checking engine oil level
Do not allow the engine to idle
( 148).
unnecessarily. Always before riding off
Checking front brake pad thick-
Ride away immediately after Check operation of the brake ness ( 150).
starting the engine. system. Checking rear brake pad thick-
Check operation of the lights ness ( 151).
and signalling equipment.
 Checking brake-fluid level, front engage a gear before retracting use jump leads and a donor bat-
brakes ( 152). the side stand. tery to start. 6
Checking the brake-fluid level, When starting a cold engine See the subsection on jump
rear brakes ( 153). starting in "Maintenance" for 117
at low ambient temperatures:
Check coolant level ( 154). disengage the clutch and turn more details.
the twistgrip slightly to open The engine starts.
Starting the throttle. If the engine refuses to start,

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Start engine consult the troubleshooting
Switch on the ignition. chart in the section entitled
"Technical data". ( 198)
Pre-Ride-Check is performed. z
( 117)
Pre-Ride-Check
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 118) The instrument cluster runs a
test of the general warning light
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
with the Pre-Ride-Check when
formed. ( 119)
the ignition is switched on.
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever. Phase 1
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE lights up yellow.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and The start attempt is automatic- Needles of the instruments
a gear engaged. The engine will ally interrupted if battery voltage move from the start to the end
switch itself off if you start it with is too low. Recharge the battery point once.
the gearbox in neutral and then before you start the engine, or
 Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad ABS self-diagnosis
6 lights up red. Retailer. completed
The ABS indicator and warning
118 ABS self-diagnosis light goes out.
Phase 3 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-
General warning light goes out forms self-diagnosis to ensure its ABS self-diagnosis not
and display changes to operat- operability. Self-diagnosis starts completed
ing information. automatically when you switch on
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The malfunction indicator the ignition. The ABS function is not avail-
lamp only goes out after 15 able, because self-diagnosis
z Phase 1
seconds. did not complete. (The motor-
Test of the diagnosis-compat- cycle has to reach a defined
If the general warning light is not ible system components with minimum speed for the wheel
shown: the vehicle at a standstill. speed sensors to be checked:
flashes. 5 km/h)
WARNING
If an indicator showing an ABS
Faulty "General" warning Phase 2 fault appears when ABS self-dia-
light. gnosis completes:
Test of the wheel-speed
No indication of malfunctions. You can continue to ride. Bear
sensors as the vehicle pulls
Check that the 'General' warn- in mind that neither the ABS
away from rest.
ing light comes on, and that it function nor the integral brak-
flashes.
shows red and yellow. ing function is available.
Have the fault rectified as Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably specialist workshop, preferably
 an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC self-diagnosis an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. completed dealer. 6
The ASC indicator and warning
ASC self-diagnosis light goes out.
DTC self-diagnosis 119
BMW Motorrad ASC performs with riding modes Pro OE
self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Check all the indicator and
erability. Self-diagnosis is per- warning lights. BMW Motorrad DTC performs
formed automatically when you self-diagnosis to ensure its op-

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ASC self-diagnosis not erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
switch on the ignition.
completed formed automatically when you
Phase 1 switch on the ignition. z
The ASC function is not avail-
Test of the diagnosable system able, because self-diagnosis Phase 1
components with the vehicle at did not complete. (The motor-
a standstill. Test of the diagnosable system
cycle has to reach a defined components with the vehicle at
slow-flashes. minimum speed for the wheel a standstill.
sensors to be checked: min slow-flashes.
5 km/h)
Phase 2
If an indicator showing an ASC
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
fault appears when ASC self- Phase 2
ible system components while
diagnosis completes: Test of the diagnosis-compat-
the motorcycle is on the move.
You can continue to ride. Bear ible system components while
slow-flashes.
in mind that the ASC function the motorcycle is on the move.
is not available. slow-flashes.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
 DTC self-diagnosis Have the fault rectified as
6 completed quickly as possible by a
Running-in speeds

The DTC indicator and warning specialist workshop, preferably

120 an authorised BMW Motorrad
light goes out. No full load (Odometer reading
dealer. 0...1000 km)
Check all the indicator and
warning lights. Running in Running-in check
Engine
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DTC self-diagnosis not

completed Until the first running-in check, 500...1200 km
z vary the throttle opening and
The DTC function is not avail- engine-speed range frequently;
able, because self-diagnosis
Brake pads
avoid riding at constant engine New brake pads have to bed
did not complete. (The motor- rpm for prolonged periods.
cycle has to reach a defined down before they can achieve
Try to do most of your rid- their optimum friction levels. You
minimum speed with the en-
ing during this initial period on can compensate for this initial re-
gine running for the wheel-
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- duction in braking efficiency by
speed sensors to be checked:
ing high-speed main roads and exerting greater pressure on the
min 5 km/h)
highways if possible. levers.
If an indicator showing an DTC Comply with the rpm limits for
fault appears when DTC self- running in. WARNING
diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear Running-in speeds New brake pads
in mind that the DTC function Longer stopping distance, risk of
is not available or the function- accident
<5000 min-1 (Odometer read-
ality might be subject to certain Apply the brakes in good
ing 0...1000 km)
restrictions. time.
Tyres close the throttle. This is not an
New tyres have a smooth sur- automatic-shift system. The rider 6
face. This must be roughened by is the most important part of the
system and decides when to shift 121
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres gears.
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are NOTICE
to achieve maximum grip.

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See the section entitled "Engin-
WARNING eering details" for more informa- You select the gear in the
tion on the Pro shift assistant. usual way by means of the
z
New tyres losing grip on wet
roads and at extreme bank foot-operated shift lever.
NOTICE The sensor 1 on the gearshift
angles
Risk of accident Whenever the Pro shift assist- shaft registers the gearshift
Ride carefully and avoid ex- ant shifts down, cruise control request and triggers shift as-
tremely sharp inclines. is automatically disengaged for sistance.
safety reasons. When riding at a steady speed
Shifting gear in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gear
with shift assistant Pro OE without pulling the clutch can
Shift assistant Pro cause a severe load-change
reaction. BMW Motorrad re-
Requirement commends disengaging the
The shift assistant assists up- clutch for shifts in these cir-
shifts and downshifts without the cumstances. It is advisable to
rider having to pull the clutch or avoid using the shift assistant
 at engine speeds close to the Brakes rider's full force applied to the
6 limits at which the governor
How can stopping
brake levers; under these circum-
cuts in to limit engine rpm. stances, the dynamic shift in load
122 Shift assistance is not available distance be minimised? distribution cannot keep pace
in the following situations: Each time the brakes are applied, with the increase in deceleration
With clutch lever pulled. a load distribution shift takes and the tyres cannot transmit the
Gearshift lever not in its initial place with the load shifting for- full braking force to the surface
position. ward from the rear to the front of the road.
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Upshifts with the throttle valve wheel. The sharper the motor- BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre-
closed (coasting overrun) and cycle decelerates, the more load vents the front wheel from lock-
z when decelerating. is shifted to the front wheel. The ing up.
When shifting down with the higher the wheel load, the more
throttle valve open or when braking force can be transmitted Hazard braking
accelerating. without the wheel locking. If you brake sharply from a speed
After a gearshift, the shift lever To optimise stopping distance, in excess of 50 km⁄h, the brake
has to be fully released before apply the front brakes rapidly and light flashes rapidly as an addi-
another gearshift with the shift keep on increasing the force you tional warning for road users be-
assistant can take place. apply to the brake lever. This hind you.
makes the best possible use of The hazard warning lights sys-
the dynamic increase in load at tem switches on if you brake to
the front wheel. Remember to below 15 km⁄h in this process.
pull the clutch at the same time. The hazard warning lights system
In the extreme braking situations automatically switches off from a
that are trained so frequently, speed of 20 km⁄h.
braking force is applied as rap-
idly as possible and with the
Descending mountain Riding on salted or gritted ABS Pro
passes roads. Physical limits applicable to 6
After work has been carried on motorcycling
the brakes, due to traces of oil 123
WARNING
or grease. WARNING
Braking only with the rear Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
brake on mountain descents or off-road. Braking when cornering
Brake fade, destruction of the Risk of crash despite ABS Pro

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brakes due to overheating Invariably, it remains the rider's
Use both front and rear brakes, WARNING responsibility to adapt riding
and make use of the engine's Wetness and dirt result in style to riding conditions. z
braking effect as well. diminished braking efficiency Do not take risks that would
Risk of accident negate the additional safety
Wet and dirty brakes offered by this system.
Apply the brakes lightly while
Wetness and dirt on the brake riding to remove wetness and ABS Pro is available in all riding
discs and the brake pads dimin- dirt, or dismount and clean the modes.
ish braking efficiency. brakes.
Delayed braking action or poor Think ahead and brake in good with riding modes Pro OE
braking efficiency must be time until full braking efficiency The Dynamic Brake Control sup-
reckoned with in the following is restored. porting function is also available.
situations:
Riding in the rain or through Possibility of a fall not
puddles of water. precluded
After the vehicle has been Although ABS Pro provides the
washed. rider with valuable assistance and
constitutes a huge advance in
 safety for braking with the mo- formance with the motorcycle
6 torcycle banked for cornering, it banked into corners. ATTENTION
cannot under any circumstances Additional weight placing
124 be considered as redefining the with riding modes Pro OE
strain on the side stand
physical limits that apply to mo- During emergency braking,
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
torcycling. It is still possible for Dynamic Brake Control increases
topples
these limits to be overshot due the braking effect and intervenes
Do not sit or lean on the
to misjudgement or rider error. In if the throttle grip is accidentally
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vehicle while it is propped on

extreme cases this can result in a actuated during the braking
the side stand.
crash. process.
z Extend the side stand and prop
Use on public roads Parking your the motorcycle on the stand.
ABS Pro helps make the mo- motorcycle Turn the handlebars all the way
torcycle even safer for riding on to left.
public roads. When the brakes Side stand On a gradient, the motorcycle
are applied because of an un- Switch off the engine. should always face uphill; se-
foreseen hazard when the mo- lect 1st gear.
torcycle is banked for cornering, ATTENTION
within the physical limits that ap- Centre stand
Poor ground underneath the
ply to motorcycling the system stand Switch off the engine.
prevents the wheels from locking Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
and skidding away. ATTENTION
topples
NOTICE Always check that the ground Poor ground underneath the
under the stand is level and stand
ABS Pro was not developed to firm. Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
enhance individual braking per- topples
 Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and ATTENTION Alternative fuel grade
6
firm. Engine operation with leaded 125
fuel Normal unleaded (power-
ATTENTION Damage to catalytic converter and consumption-related
Do not attempt to run the restrictions.) (max 15 %
Centre stand folds in due to
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel ethanol, E10/E15)
sharp movements
91 ROZ/RON

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Risk of damage to parts if vehicle with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron). 87 AKI
topples
Do not lean or sit on the Observe the maximum ethanol Pay attention to the following z
vehicle with the centre stand content of the fuel. symbols in the fuel filler cap
extended. and on the fuel pump:
Recommended fuel
Extend the centre stand and lift grade
the motorcycle onto the stand.
On a gradient, the motorcycle Super unleaded (max-
should always face uphill; se- imum 15 % ethanol,
lect 1st gear. E15)
95 ROZ/RON After refuelling with fuels of
Refuelling 90 AKI poor-quality, sporadic knocking
noises may be perceptible.
Fuel grade
Requirement
To ensure optimal fuel consump-
tion, fuel should be sulphur-free
or as low-sulphur as possible.
 Refuelling Make sure the ground is level
6 and firm and place the motor-
WARNING cycle on its centre stand.
126
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
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tank.

Refuel with fuel up to the lower

z WARNING
edge of the filler neck.
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel NOTICE
tank is overfilled Open the protective cap 2.
When refuelling after running on
Risk of falling Unlock the fuel tank cap by
reserve, make sure that you top
Do not overfill the fuel tank. turning the ignition key 1
up the tank to a level above re-
clockwise and open up.
serve, so that the new level is
ATTENTION detected and the fuel reserve in-
dicator light is switched off.
Wetting of plastic surfaces
by fuel
NOTICE
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces
become unsightly or dull) The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
Clean plastic surfaces immedi- cified in the technical data is the
ately after contact with fuel. quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if refilled after it had been
run dry and the engine had cut Do not smoke. Never bring
out due to a lack of fuel. a naked flame near the fuel NOTICE
6
tank. The fuel filler cap can be opened
Usable fuel capacity 127
within the defined waiting time
WARNING after the ignition has been
approx. 25 l Escape of fuel due to heat- switched off, without the radio-
induced expansion if fuel operated key being within
range.

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Reserve fuel tank is overfilled
Risk of falling
Waiting time for opening
approx. 4 l Do not overfill the fuel tank. fuel filler cap z
Press the fuel tank cap down
ATTENTION 2 min
firmly to close.
Remove the ignition key and Wetting of plastic surfaces There are two variant ways
close the protective cap. by fuel of opening the fuel filler cap:
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces Within the after-running period.
Refuelling become unsightly or dull) After the after-running period
with Keyless Ride OE Clean plastic surfaces immedi- has expired.

Requirement ately after contact with fuel. Version 1

The steering lock is disengaged. Make sure the ground is level with Keyless Ride OE
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand. Requirement
WARNING
with Keyless Ride OE Within the waiting time
Fuel is highly flammable Switching off ignition ( 62).
Risk of fire and explosion
 search for the radio-operated detected and the fuel reserve in-
6 key is in progress. dicator light is switched off.
Again slowly pull up tab 1 of
128 the fuel filler cap. NOTICE
Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Fully open the fuel filler cap. The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
cified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
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hold if refilled after it had been

run dry and the engine had cut
Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuel out due to a lack of fuel.
z filler cap up.
Fuel filler cap unlocks. Usable fuel capacity
Fully open the fuel filler cap.

Version 2 approx. 25 l
with Keyless Ride OE
Refuel with fuel of the grade Reserve fuel
Requirement stated above; do not fill the
After the waiting time has expired tank past the bottom edge of
approx. 4 l
the filler neck.
Bring the radio-operated key Press down firmly on the filler
into range. NOTICE cap of the fuel tank.
Slowly pull tab 1 up. The fuel filler cap engages with
The telltale light for the radio- When refuelling after running on
an audible click.
operated key flashes while the reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, so that the new level is
 The fuel filler cap locks auto-
matically when the waiting time 6
expires.
The engaged fuel filler cap 129
locks immediately when you
secure the steering lock or
switch on the ignition.

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Securing motorcycle
for transportation
ATTENTION ATTENTION z
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components
with straps used to secure the being lifted on to stand Component damage
motorcycle are adequately pro- Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Do not trap components such
tected against scratching. Use topples as brake lines or cable legs.
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for Secure the vehicle to prevent it
example, for this purpose. Guide left and right tensioning
toppling, preferably with the as- straps through the fork bridge
sistance of a second person. and tension at the bottom.
Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.
6
130

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Secure the tensioning straps

z behind on both sides on the
bracket for the rear footrest
and tighten.
Tension all tensioning straps
evenly so that the motorcycle
is securely fastened.
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General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
7
131
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 132
Traction control (ASC/DTC) . . . . . . . . 135
Electronic Suspension Adjustment

Engineering details
(D­ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Dynamic Brake Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Tyre pressure control (RDC) . . . . . . . 140
Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
z
ShiftCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
 General instructions minent. Before this situation
7 To find out more about engineer-
ATTENTION can occur, ABS intervenes and
Attempted burn-out despite adapts braking pressure to the
132 ing go to:
Integral braking function maximum transferable braking
bmw-motorrad.com/techno- force. The wheels continue to
logy Damage to rear brake and clutch
turn and the driving stability is
Do not burn out tyres.
retained irrespective of the road
Antilock Brake System condition.
How does Integral ABS
Engineering details

(ABS)
work? What are the effects of
Partially integral brakes The amount of braking force that surface irregularities?
Your motorcycle is equipped with can be transferred to the road
partially integral brakes. Both Humps and surface irregular-
depends on factors that include ities can cause the wheels to
front and rear brakes are applied the coefficient of friction of the
when you pull the handbrake lose contact temporarily with the
road surface. Loose stones, ice road surface; if this happens the
lever. The footbrake lever acts and snow or a wet road all have
only on the rear brake. braking force that can be trans-
much lower coefficients of friction mitted to the road can drop to
z When actively intervening in the than a clean and dry asphalt sur- zero. If the brakes are applied
braking process, BMW Motorrad face. The lower the coefficient under these circumstances the
Integral ABS adapts braking-force of friction, the longer the braking ABS has to reduce braking force
distribution between front and distance. to ensure that directional sta-
rear brakes to suit the load on If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the
the motorcycle ABS. pressure to the extent that brak- wheels regain contact with the
ing force exceeds the maximum road surface. At this instant the
transferable limit, the wheels start BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
to lock and the vehicle loses its must assume an extremely low
directional stability; a fall is im-
coefficient of friction, so that the beforehand is perceptible as vent the rear wheel from lifting
wheels will continue to rotate un- counter-pressure sooner than is clear of the ground. 7
der all imaginable circumstances, the case when the brake pedal is
because this is the precondition depressed either before or at the What is the design 133
for ensuring directional stability. same time as the brake lever is baseline for Integral ABS?
As soon as is registers the ac- pulled. Within the limits imposed by
tual circumstances, the system physics, the BMW Motorrad In-
reacts instantly and adjusts brak- Rear wheel lift tegral ABS ensures directional

Engineering details
ing force accordingly to achieve Under very severe and sudden stability on any surface. The sys-
optimum braking. deceleration, however, under cer- tem is not optimised for special
tain circumstances it is possible requirements that apply under
What feedback does the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- extreme competitive situations
rider receive from the ral ABS will be unable to prevent off-road or on the track. The
Integral ABS? the rear wheel from lifting clear driving behaviour should be ad-
If the ABS has to reduce braking of the ground. If this happens apted to actual driving skills and
force on account of the circum- the outcome can be a highsiding the road conditions.
stances described above, vibra- situation in which the motorcycle
can flip over. Special situations z
tion is perceptible through the
handbrake lever. The speeds of the front and rear
WARNING
When the handbrake lever is wheels are compared as one
pulled, brake pressure is also Rear wheel lift due to severe means of detecting a wheel's
built up at the rear wheel by braking incipient tendency to lock. If
the integral function. If the Risk of falling the system registers implaus-
brake pedal is depressed after When you brake sharply, bear ible values for a lengthy period
the handbrake lever is pulled, in mind that ABS control can- the ABS function is deactivated
the brake pressure built up not always be relied on to pre- for safety reasons and an ABS
 fault message is issued. Self-dia- What significance
7 gnosis has to complete before devolves on regular
WARNING
fault messages can be issued. maintenance? Braking when cornering
134 In addition to problems with the Risk of accident despite ABS
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional WARNING Invariably, the rider bears re-
riding conditions can also cause
sponsibility for assessing road
a fault message to be issued: Brake system not regularly
and traffic conditions and ad-
Heating up with the motorcycle serviced.
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opting his or her style of riding

on the centre stand or an auxil- Risk of accident
accordingly.
iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the ABS
Do not take risks that would
a gear engaged. is always maintained in op-
negate the additional margin of
Rear wheel locked by the en- timum condition, it is essen-
safety offered by this system.
gine brake for a lengthy period, tial for you to comply strictly
for example while descending with the specified inspection
Evolution of ABS to
on a loose or slippery surface. intervals.
ABS Pro
If a fault message is issued on Reserves for safety Until now, the BMW Motorrad
z account of exceptional riding The potentially shorter braking ABS helped ensure a very high
conditions, you can reactivate distances which BMW Motorrad degree of safety for braking
the ABS function by switching Integral ABS permits must not be with the motorcycle upright
the ignition off and on again. used as an excuse for careless and travelling in a straight line.
riding. ABS is primarily a means Now ABS Pro offers enhanced
of ensuring a safety margin in safety for braking in corners
genuine emergencies. as well. ABS Pro prevents the
wheels from locking even under
sharp braking. ABS Pro reduces
abrupt changes in steering
force, particularly in panic- Advantages for the rider What is the design
braking situations, counteracting The advantages of ABS Pro for baseline for ASC/DTC? 7
the vehicle's otherwise natural the rider are sensitive response BMW Motorrad ASC/DTC is de-
but undesirable tendency to 135
and high braking and directional signed as an assistant system
straighten up. stability combined with best-case for the rider and for use on pub-
deceleration of the motorcycle, lic roads. The extent to which
ABS intervention even when cornering. the rider affects ASC/DTC con-
Technically speaking, depending trol can be considerable (weight

Engineering details
on the riding situation ABS Pro Traction control (ASC/ shifts when cornering, items of
adapts ABS intervention to the DTC) luggage loose on the motor-
motorcycle's bank angle. Signals cycle), especially when the style
for rate of roll and rate of yaw How does ASC/DTC
of riding takes rider and machine
and lateral acceleration are used work? close to the limits imposed by
to calculate bank angle. BMW Motorrad ASC/DTC com- physics.
As the motorcycle is heeled over pares the wheel speeds at the The system is not optimised
more and more as it banks into front and rear wheel. The differ- for special requirements that
a corner, an increasingly strict ential is used to compute slip as
limit is imposed on the brake-
apply under extreme competit- z
a measure of the reserves of sta- ive situations off-road or on the
pressure gradient for the start of bility available at the rear wheel. track. The BMW Motorrad ASC/
brake application. This slows the If slip exceeds a certain limit, the DTC can be deactivated in these
build-up of brake pressure to a engine control intervenes and cases.
corresponding degree. Addition- adapts the engine torque accord-
ally, pressure modulation is more ingly.
uniform across the range of ABS
intervention.
 tem registers implausible values The ASC/DTC is reactivated by
7 WARNING for a lengthy period the ASC/ switching the ignition off and on
Risky riding DTC function is deactivated for again and then riding at a min-
136 safety reasons and an ASC/DTC
Risk of accident despite ASC/ imum speed.
fault message is issued. Self-dia-
DTC Minimum speed for ac-
gnosis has to complete before
Invariably, it remains the rider's tivation of ASC/DTC
fault messages can be issued.
responsibility to adapt riding
The BMW Motorrad ASC/DTC
Engineering details

style to riding conditions. min 5 km/h

can issue a fault message under
Do not take risks that would
the exceptional riding conditions
negate the additional safety If the front wheel is lifted in the
outlined below:
offered by this system. RAIN and ROAD riding modes,
Exceptional riding
the DTC reduces the engine
Special situations conditions:
torque and quickly places the
Riding for a lengthy period with front wheel on the ground again.
In accordance with the laws of
the front wheel lifted off the However, slight wheelies which
physics, the ability to accelerate
ground (Wheelie) with ASC/ are supported by the DTC are
is restricted more and more as
z DTC deactivated. permitted in DYNAMIC mode.
the angle of heel increases. Con-
sequently, there can be a per- Rear wheel rotating with the Under these circumstances,
ceptible lag in acceleration out of vehicle held stationary by ap- BMW Motorrad recommends
very tight bends plying the front brake (Burn rolling the throttle slightly closed
Out). so as to restore stability with the
The speeds of the front and Heating up with the motorcycle least possible delay.
rear wheels are compared as on the centre stand or an auxil-
one means of detecting the rear iary stand, engine idling or with
wheel's incipient tendency to a gear engaged.
spin or slip sideways. If the sys-
When riding on a slippery sur- and corrects the spring setting Load settings
face, never snap the throttle grip in order to set the correct riding AUTO: Active riding position 7
fully closed without pulling the position. The damping is also ad- equaliser with automatic adjust-
justed automatically to the load. 137
clutch at the same time. En- ment of the spring setting and
gine braking torque can cause Via ride height sensors, damping
the rear wheel to lock, with a cor- Dynamic ESA detects the MIN: Minimum spring setting
responding loss of stability. The movements in the chassis and MAX: Maximum spring setting
BMW Motorrad ASC/DTC is un- suspension and responds by The rider can select the MIN

Engineering details
able to control a situation of this adjusting the EDC valves. The and MAX spring settings, but
nature. chassis and suspension will thus cannot change them. The rid-
be adapted to the characteristics ing position equaliser is inactive
Electronic Suspension of the terrain. when set to MIN and MAX.
Adjustment (D­ESA) Dynamic ESA calibrates itself at
regular intervals to ensure the Riding mode
with Dynamic ESA OE system functions correctly.
Riding mode
Riding position equaliser Possible settings Riding mode selection
The electronic chassis and Damping modes In order to adapt the motorcycle
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suspension setting Dynamic ESA to weather conditions, road con-
ROAD: Damping for comfort-
is able to adjust your motorcycle ditions and the rider's riding style,
able on-road mode
automatically to the load. If the there is a choice of three riding
DYNA: Damping for dynamic
spring setting is set to AUTO, the modes:
on-road mode
rider does not have to change RAIN
the load setting.
ROAD
When driving off and when rid-
ing, the system monitors the
suspension at the rear wheel
 with riding modes Pro OE Throttle response: wet asphalt to dry cobblestones),
7 DYNAMIC In the RAIN mode: Restrained the motorcycle remains stable.
In the ROAD mode: Direct Slight rear-wheel drift is per-
138 Each of these modes produces ceptible. Movements of the rear
perceptible differences in the way with riding modes Pro OE are clearly perceptible on slip-
the motorcycle behaves. ASC/ In the DYNAMIC mode: pery roads (wet bitumen or wet
DTC can be switched off in each Dynamic cobblestones).
mode; the following explanations
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always relate to the switched-on RAIN mode with riding modes Pro OE
system. The mode last selected The ASC/DTC system intervenes DYNAMIC mode
is automatically reactivated after early enough to prevent the rear The DYNAMIC mode is the spor-
the ignition has been switched wheel from spinning. On roads tiest mode.
off and then on again. with a high to medium coefficient The ASC/DTC system intervenes
Broadly speaking: The more of friction (dry and wet asphalt even later, which means that,
dynamic the selected mode, the to dry cobblestones), the motor- even on dry asphalt, drifting is
more ASC/DTC assistance is re- cycle remains very stable; move- possible under sharp acceleration
duced. ments of the rear are clearly per- when cornering.
z Consequently, you must always ceptible only on slippery roads
bear the following in mind with (wet bitumen or wet cobble- ABS
regard to your selection of a ride stones). The rear wheel lifting assistant
mode: the more dynamic the is active in all modes.
setting, the greater the challenge ROAD mode ABS is tailored to on-road op-
to your riding skill. ASC/DTC system intervention eration.
is later than in RAIN mode. On
roads with a high to medium
coefficient of friction (dry and
 In RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMIC the motorcycle must be at Behaviour during emergency
riding modes, ABS Pro is fully a standstill with the ignition braking 7
available. The tendency of the switched on If emergency braking is initiated
motorcycle to straighten up 139
at a speed above 10 km/h, the
when the brakes are applied or
Dynamic Brake Control takes
with the machine banked for the throttle grip must be turned effect in addition to the ABS
cornering is reduced to a min- back and brakes must not be function.
imum. applied.
If partial braking at high brake

Engineering details
pressure gradients is initiated,
with Dynamic ESA OE Dynamic Brake Control the Dynamic Brake Control in-
Dynamic ESA with riding modes Pro OE creases the integral brake pres-
Basic setting in: sure on the rear wheel. The
RAIN: ROAD Dynamic Brake Control stopping distance shortens and
ROAD: ROAD function controlled braking is possible.
The Dynamic Brake Control
with riding modes Pro OE function assists the rider during Behaviour during accidental
DYNAMIC: DYNA emergency braking. actuation of the throttle grip
If, during emergency
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Detection of emergency
Changeover of the riding braking, the throttle grip is
braking
modes accidentally actuated (grip
Emergency braking is detected
The changeover of the func- position > 5 %), the actual
when the front brake is actu-
tions in the engine control and braking effect caused by the
ated quickly and forcefully.
the ASC/DTC is only possible if Dynamic Brake Control is
there is no drive torque at the guaranteed by closing the
rear wheel. gas. The effect of emergency
In order to achieve this state, braking is guaranteed.
 If, during the intervention of The sensors are fitted with a ted to a vehicle equipped with an
7 the Dynamic Brake Control, centrifugal-force tripswitch which RDC control unit.
the gas is closed (throttle grip allows the measured values to be
140 position < 5 %), the engine transmitted after the minimum Tyre pressure ranges
torque requested by the ABS speed is exceeded the first time. The RDC control unit
brake system is restored. distinguishes between three tyre
Minimum speed for pressure ranges matched to the
If emergency braking
transmission of the RDC vehicle:
finishes and the throttle
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measured values:
grip is still actuated, the Filling pressure within the per-
Dynamic Brake Control will min 10 km/h missible tolerance
reduce the engine torque The display shows "--" for each Filling pressure in the limit
to the driver's choice in a tyre until the tyre pressure signal range of the permissible tol-
controlled manner. is received for the first time. The erance
sensors continue to transmit the Filling pressure outside permit-
Tyre pressure control measured-value signals for some ted tolerance
(RDC) time after the vehicle comes to a
Temperature
z with tyre pressure control stop.
compensation
(RDC) OE Time for transmission of Tyre pressure is a temperature-
measured values after sensitive variable: pressure in-
Function
vehicle comes to a stop: creases as tyre-air temperature
A sensor integrated into each
min 15 min rises and decreases as tyre-air
tyre measures the air tempera-
temperature drops. Tyre-air tem-
ture and the air pressure inside An error message is issued if perature depends on ambient
the tyre and transmits this in- wheels without sensors are fit- temperature as well as on the
formation to the control unit.
style of riding and the duration of Pressure adaptation
the ride. Compare the RDC value on the
Example
7
The tyre-pressure read- multifunction display with the 141
ings in the multifunction value in the table on the back The gauge on the air line
display are temperature-com- cover of the Rider's Manual. shows:
pensated and are always refer- Then use the air-line gauge at a 2.4 bar
enced to the following tyre-air service station to compensate
for the difference between the You must now increase tyre

Engineering details
temperature: pressure until the value is:
RDC reading and the value in the
20 °C table. 2.6 bar
The air lines available to the pub-
lic in petrol stations and motor- Example Shift assistant
way service areas have gauges with shift assistant Pro OE
that do not compensate for tem-
perature; the reading shown by According to the Rider's Shift assistant Pro
a gauge of this nature is the Manual, the tyre pressure Your vehicle is equipped with
temperature-dependent tyre- should be: a Pro shift assistant, a system z
air pressure. In most instances, 2.5 bar originally developed for racing
therefore, these gauge read- and now adapted for touring. It
ings will not tally with the pres- The multifunction display
shows the following reading: permits upshifts and downshifts
sures shown by the multifunction without declutching or closing
display. 2.3 bar
the throttle in virtually all load and
So pressure is low by: rpm ranges.
0.2 bar
 Advantages in this position until the gearshift
7 70-80 % of all gearshifts on a is completed. It is not necessary
Maximum engine speed
trip can be done without using to increase the force applied to
142 the shift lever while shifting is in
the clutch. max 9000 min-1
Less relative movement progress. Once the gearshift has
between rider and passenger completed the shift lever has to
be fully released before another Upshifting
because the shift pauses are
gearshift with the Pro shift assist- Upshifting is only possible
shorter.
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ant can take place. When shifting when the current speed is
It is not necessary to close the
gears with the Pro shift assistant, higher than the respective
throttle valve when shifting un-
the rider has to keep load state release threshold of the next
der acceleration.
(throttle grip position) constant higher gear.
When braking and downshifting
before and during the gearshift. This prevents the engine from
(throttle valve closed), engine
A change in the position of the dropping below idle speed.
speed is adjusted by blipping
the throttle. throttle grip during a gearshift
Shift time is shorter than a can cause the function to abort Idle speed
gearshift with clutch actuation. and/or lead to a missed shift.
z The Pro shift assistant provides
In order for the system to identify no assistance for the gearshift if 1050 min-1 (Engine at regular
a gearshift request, the rider the rider declutches. operating temperature)
has to move the gearshift lever Release thresholds
from its idle position in the de- Downshifting
sired direction against the spring Downshifting is assisted until
force through a certain "over- maximum rpm for the target 1st gear
travel" at ordinary speed or rap- gear to be selected is reached. min 1350 min-1
idly and keep the gearshift lever This prevents overrevving.
 Pressure in the rear brake sys- which also requires the rider to
Release thresholds
tem is built up when Hill Start turn the throttle grip again. 7
Control is activated in order to
keep the motorcycle stationary Behaviour when the 143
2nd gear motorcycle rolls or slips
on an incline.
min 1400 min-1 If the motorcycle rolls when Hill
The brake pressure in the brake
3rd gear system is dependent on the Start Control is activated, the
min 1450 min-1 gradient. brake pressure is increased.

Engineering details
Effect of an incline on brake If the rear wheel slips, the
4th gear
pressure and drive-off brake is released again after
min 1500 min-1 behaviour approx. 1 m. This prevents,
5th gear If the motorcycle is stopped on for example, slipping due to a
min 1550 min-1 a gentle incline, only low brake blocked rear wheel.

6th gear pressure is built up. In this

Releasing brake when
case, the brakes are quickly
min 1600 min-1 stopping the engine or
released when driving off. The
timeout
motorcycle can be moved off z
Hill Start Control more gently. It is not necessary Hill Start Control is deactivated
to turn the throttle grip again. when the engine is stopped us-
Hill Start Control function ing the emergency-off switch,
If the motorcycle is stopped
Hill Start Control assistant pre- when the side stand is folded out
on a steep incline, high brake
vents the motorcycle from rolling or after timeout (10 minutes).
pressure is built up. In this
backwards uncontrolled on gradi- In addition to the indicator and
case, the brakes take longer to
ents by intervening specific- warning lights, the rider should
release when driving off. More
ally with the ABS brake system be made aware that Hill Start
torque is required for driving off
without the driver having to con-
stantly operate the brake lever.
 Control has been deactivated by ShiftCam also differs. The advantage: The
7 the following behaviour:
Functional principle of
fuel/air mixture flowing into the
Brake warning jolt combustion chamber is swirled
144 ShiftCam more thoroughly and combusted
The brake is released briefly
and reactivated immediately. The vehicle features BMW Shift- effectively - so all in all the fuel
This creates a jolt which the Cam technology for varying valve is utilised more efficiently and
rider feels. timing and valve lift on the in- engine operation is perceptibly
The ABS brake system with take side. The heart of this tech- smoother. The full-load cam is
Engineering details

partially integral function sets a nology is a one-piece shifting designed for optimised engine
speed of approx. 1-2 km/h. intake camshaft that has two power and it maximises intake
lobes for each valve: a partial- valve lift. The intake camshaft is
The rider must brake the mo-
load cam and a full-load cam. shifted axially to vary valve tim-
torcycle manually.
The partial-load cam is fine- ing and valve lift. The pins of an
After two minutes, or when
tuned for consumption optim- electromechanical actuator en-
the brake is actuated, Hill Start
isation and engine smoothness. gage a shift gate on the intake
Control is completely deactiv-
As well as adapting valve timing, camshaft. This permits load-de-
ated.
the partial-load cam also reduces pendent and speed-dependent
z intake-valve lift. With the partial- actuation of the intake valves
NOTICE load cams activated, moreover, and, consequently, a no-com-
the lobes for the cylinder's left promises combination of per-
The holding pressure is released
and right intake valves produce formance and low fuel consump-
immediately without a brake
staggered valve lift and offset tion.
warning jolt as soon as the
angles of rotation. Consequently
ignition is switched off.
the two intake valves open at
very slightly different times and
the distance to which they open
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
8
145
Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Service toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Maintenance
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 z
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
 General instructions Standard toolkit 4 Open-ended spanner
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de-
Width across flats 8/10
146 scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing Service toolkit
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
Maintenance

torques for the threaded fasten-

ers on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical
data". 1 Screwdriver handle
Further information on mainten- 2 Reversible screwdriver
ance and repair work is available blade
z from your BMW Motorrad author-
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 BMW Motorrad has assembled
ised dealer in the form of a DVD.
Removing front seat a service toolkit that is ideal for
Some of the work requires spe- ( 94). carrying out extended service
cial tools and a thorough know- Removing and installing work (e.g. removing and installing
ledge of the technology involved. body panels. wheels) on this motorcycle. You
If you are in doubt, consult a 3 Tool for oil cap can obtain the tools set from
specialist workshop, preferably Topping up the engine your authorised BMW Motorrad
your authorised BMW Motorrad oil ( 149). dealer.
dealer. Removing rear seat
( 95).
Install the rear seat
( 96).
Front-wheel stand BMW Motorrad authorised
Installing the front-wheel
dealer. 8
stand 147

ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without ac-

Maintenance
companying use of centre
stand or auxiliary stand Align the two adapters 2 so
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle that the front forks are securely
topples seated.
Place the motorcycle on its Loosen mounting bolt 1. Tighten mounting bolt 1.
centre stand or another auxili- Push the two adapters 2 apart z
ary stand before lifting the front until the front forks fit between
wheel with the BMW Motorrad them.
front-wheel stand. Use retaining pins 3 to set the
front-wheel stand to the de-
Make sure the ground is level
sired height.
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand. Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
Use basic stand with front-
push it against the front axle.
wheel adapter. The basic stand
and its accessory compon-
ents are available from your
 Engine oil engine oil after a journey of at
8 Checking engine oil level
least 50 km.

148
NOTICE
Incorrect interpretation of the
oil capacity is possible because
the oil level is temperature-
Maintenance

dependent.
Make sure the ground is level
ATTENTION and firm and place the motor-
Centre stand retracts if mo- cycle (at operating tempera-
ture) on its centre stand. Check the oil level in the
torcycle is lifted too high
z Let engine idle until the fan display 1.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples turns on.
When raising the vehicle, make Switch off the engine when it is
sure that the centre stand re- at operating temperature.
mains on the ground. Wait five minutes for the oil to
drain into the oil pan.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down NOTICE
and raise the motorcycle.
To protect the environment,
BMW Motorrad recommends
occasionally checking the
 Topping up the engine oil
Place the motorcycle on its
ATTENTION
8
stand on firm, even ground. Use of insufficient engine oil 149
or too much engine oil
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.

Maintenance
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, specified level
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
Between MIN and MAX marks
Wipe the area around the oil max 0.8 l (Difference between z
filler opening clean. MIN and MAX)
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark: Use oil filler cap tool 1 to re- Checking engine oil level
Topping up the engine oil move cap 2 from the oil filler ( 148).
( 149). opening. Install cap 2 of the oil filler
Engage oil filler cap tool 1 in opening.
If the oil level is above the MAX cap 2 of the oil filler opening
mark: and turn the tool anti-clockwise Brake system
Have the oil level corrected to remove the cap. Checking function of
by a specialist workshop,
brakes
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Pull the front brake lever.
 The pressure point must be Checking front brake pad
8 clearly perceptible. thickness
Press the footbrake lever. Place the motorcycle on its
150
The pressure point must be stand on firm, even ground.
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
Maintenance

ATTENTION
Work on brake system not Brake-pad wear limit,
in compliance with correct front
procedure
Risk to operational reliability of 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
z the brake system without backing plate. The
Have all work on the brake sys- Visually inspect the left and wear indicators (grooves) must
tem undertaken by trained and right brake pads to ascertain be clearly visible.)
qualified specialists. their thickness. Viewing dir- If the wear indicating marks are
Have the brakes checked by a ection: between wheel and no longer clearly visible:
specialist workshop, preferably front suspension toward brake
an authorised BMW Motorrad pads 1.
dealer.
 WARNING
8
Brake-pad thickness less 151
than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect, dam-
age to the brakes
In order to ensure the depend-

Maintenance
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per- Visually inspect the brake pads
Brake-pad wear limit,
missible thickness. to ascertain their thickness.
rear
Viewing direction: from the rear
Have the brake pads replaced
towards the brake pads 1. 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
by a specialist workshop,
without backing plate.)
z
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer. If the wear limit has been
reached:
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
 Adjust the riding mode imme-
8 WARNING diately until the fault is rectified. NOTICE
Brake-pad thickness less Check the brake-fluid level at Wear of the brake pads causes
152 regular intervals.
than permissible minimum the brake fluid level in the reser-
Diminished braking effect, dam- Make sure the ground is level voir to sink.
age to the brakes and firm and place the motor-
In order to ensure the depend- cycle on its centre stand.
Maintenance

ability of the brake system, do Move the handlebars to the

not permit the brake pads to straight-ahead position.
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
z
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Brake fluid level, front
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
Brake fluid, DOT4
WARNING Check the brake fluid level in It is impermissible for the
front reservoir 1. brake fluid level to drop below
Not enough brake fluid in
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
brake fluid tank
reservoir horizontal, motorcycle
Considerably reduced braking upright)
power due to air in the brake
system
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level: 8
Have the defect rectified as
153
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Maintenance
Checking the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, rear
rear reservoir 1.
WARNING
NOTICE
Not enough brake fluid in Brake fluid, DOT4
brake fluid tank z
Wear of the brake pads causes It is impermissible for the
Considerably reduced braking the brake fluid level in the reser- brake fluid level to drop below
power due to air in the brake voir to sink. the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
system reservoir horizontal, motorcycle
Adjust the riding mode imme- upright)
diately until the fault is rectified.
If the brake fluid level drops be-
Check the brake-fluid level at
low the permitted level:
regular intervals.
Have the defect rectified as
Make sure the ground is level quickly as possible by a spe-
and firm and place the motor- cialist workshop, preferably
cycle on its centre stand. an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
 Clutch
8 Checking clutch function
154 Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
Maintenance

Have the clutch checked by a

specialist workshop, preferably
Check the coolant level in ex-
an authorised BMW Motorrad Coolant target level
pansion tank 1.
dealer.

Coolant Between MIN and MAX marks

z on the expansion tank (Engine
Check coolant level cold)
Place the motorcycle on its If the coolant drops below the
stand on firm, even ground. permitted level:
Allow the engine to cool down. Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad Re-
tailer.
Top up coolant Pull side trim panel 1 upwards
from side section 2 and re- 8
move, taking care with the tabs
(arrowed). 155

Maintenance
Hold side panel 1 ready with
Remove screws 1. the lugs in position at side
trim 2.
Pivot side panel 3 inward.
Lugs 4 are pressed into the z
Open cap 1 of the coolant ex- grommets.
pansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
Check coolant level ( 154).
Close the cap of the coolant
expansion tank.

Pull side trim panel 3 forwards

and outwards.
Tabs 4 are pulled from the
grommets.
 If tyre pressure is too low:
8 WARNING
Correct tyre pressure.
156 Tendency of valve inserts
installed vertically to open Rims and tyres
by themselves at high riding Checking rims
speeds
Make sure the ground is level
Sudden loss of tyre pressure and firm and place the motor-
Maintenance

Install valve caps fitted with cycle on its stand.

rubber sealing rings and tighten Visually inspect the rims for
Install screws 1. firmly. defects.
Make sure the ground is level Have any damaged rims in-
Tyres and firm and place the motor- spected by a specialist work-
z Checking tyre pressure cycle on its stand. shop and replaced if neces-
Check tyre pressures against sary, preferably by an author-
WARNING the data below. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Incorrect tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front
Impaired handling characteristics
of the motorcycle, shorter useful
tyre life 2.5 bar (tyre cold)
Always check that the tyre
Tyre pressure, rear
pressures are correct.

2.9 bar (tyre cold)

Checking tyre tread depth by the letters TI, TWI or by an Effect of wheel size on
arrow. chassis and suspension 8
WARNING If the tyre tread is worn to min- control systems 157
Riding with badly worn tyres imum: Wheel size is very important as
Risk of accident due to impaired Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- a parameter for the frame and
handling able. suspension control systems ABS
If applicable, have the tyres and ASC/DTC. In particular, the
Wheels

Maintenance
changed in good time before diameter and the width of the
they wear to the minimum Tyre recommendation vehicle's wheels are programmed
tread depth permitted by law. into the control unit and are fun-
For each size of tyre,
damental to all calculations. Any
Make sure the ground is level BMW Motorrad tests and
change in these influencing vari-
and firm and place the motor- classifies as roadworthy certain
ables, caused for example by
cycle on its stand. makes. BMW Motorrad cannot z
a switch to wheels other than
Measure the tyre tread depth assess the suitability or provide
those installed ex-works, can
in the main tread grooves with any guarantee of road safety for
have serious effects on the per-
wear marks. other tyres.
formance of the control systems.
BMW Motorrad recommends
NOTICE The sensor rings are essential
using only tyres tested by
for correct road-speed calcula-
BMW Motorrad.
Wear indicators are built into the tion, and they too must match
Detailed information is
main profile grooves on each the motorcycle's control sys-
available from your authorised
tyre. The tyre is worn out when tems and consequently cannot
BMW Motorrad dealer or in the
the tyre tread has worn down be changed.
internet at:
to the level of the marks. The If you decide that you would like
bmw-motorrad.com
locations of the marks are indic- to fit non-standard wheels to
ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. your motorcycle, it is very im-
 portant to consult a specialist Be sure to explain to the spe-
8 workshop beforehand, preferably cialist workshop or authorised
an authorised BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad dealer that the
158 dealer. In some cases, the data wheel is fitted with an RDC
programmed into the control sensor.
units can be changed to suit the
On motorcycles equipped with
new wheel sizes.
RDC, a corresponding sticker can
Maintenance

RDC sticker be found on the wheel rim at

the position of the RDC sensor.
with tyre pressure control
When changing tyres, ensure Remove ABS sensor cable
(RDC) OE
that the RDC sensor is not from the holding clips 1 and 2.
damaged. Inform the authorised Remove screw 3 and remove
BMW Motorrad Retailer or the the ABS sensor from the bore
z specialist workshop about the hole.
RDC sensor. Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
Removing front wheel the process of removing the
Make sure the ground is level brake calipers.
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand. ATTENTION
Unwanted inward movement
ATTENTION of the brake pads
Component damage on attempt
Tyre removal not in compli-
to install the brake caliper or be-
ance with correct procedure
Damage to RDC sensors
cause brake pads have to be Lift the front of the motorcycle
forced apart until the front wheel is clear of 8
Do not operate the brakes with the ground, preferably using
a brake caliper not correctly a BMW Motorrad front-wheel 159
secured. stand.
Remove mounting bolts 4 of Installing the front-wheel stand
the left and right brake calipers. ( 147).

Maintenance
Remove the bolt 1.
Undo left axle clamping
screw 2.
Press quick-release axle slightly
toward the inside, so as to be z
better able to grip it on the
right-hand side.

Force the brake pads 1 slightly Undo right axle clamping

apart by rotational movement screw 1.
of the brake caliper 2 against
brake disc 3.
Carefully pull the brake calipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
8 ATTENTION

160 Tightening threaded fasten-

ers to incorrect tightening
torque
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose
Maintenance

Always have the security of

the fasteners checked by a
Withdraw quick-release axle 1, Remove spacer bush 1 from specialist workshop, preferably
support the front wheel when the wheel hub. an authorised BMW Motorrad
doing this. dealer.
Set down front wheel and Installing front wheel
z roll forwards out of the front
suspension. WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel
Malfunctions during ABS and
ASC/DTC intervention
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC/DTC systems at the
start of this chapter. Insert spacer bush 1 into the
wheel hub on the left-hand
side.
 several times. Do not oper-
ATTENTION ate handbrake lever. 8
Front wheel installed wrong Installing the front-wheel stand
( 147). 161
way round
Risk of accident
Note direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on tyre or rim.

Maintenance
Roll the front wheel into
position between the front
suspension. Fork bridge, lower, to
slider tube

Tightening sequence: Tighten

screws six times in alternate
z
Install bolt 1 and tighten to sequence
specified torque. Counter-hold
quick-release axle on the right- 19 Nm
hand side.
Quick-release axle in
telescopic forks
Lift front wheel and install
30 Nm
quick-release axle 1.
Remove front-wheel stand and Tighten left axle clamping
firmly compress front forks screw 2 to specified torque.
 Before driving, check that the
8 brakes respond without delay.

162 Operate the brake several

times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Insert ABS sensor line into the
holding clips 1 and 2.
Maintenance

Insert the ABS sensor into the

bore hole and fit screw 3.
Tighten right axle clamping Install mounting bolts 4 on left
screw 1 to specified torque. and right and tighten to spe- Wheel-speed sensor to
cified torque. fork leg
Clamping screw for
quick-release axle in Radial brake caliper on Joining compound: Micro-
z
telescopic fork telescopic forks encapsulated or medium-
strength thread-locking com-
19 Nm 38 Nm pound
Remove the front-wheel stand. Remove the adhesive tape 8 Nm
from the wheel rim.
Position left and right brake
calipers on the brake discs.
Removing rear wheel
WARNING
Pivot silencer outwards
Brake pads not lying against ( 164).
the brake disc
Risk of accident due to delayed
braking effect.
 and ASC/DTC systems at the
start of this chapter. 8
163
ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque

Maintenance
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose
Engage first gear. Install wheel studs 1 and
Always have the security of
Remove studs 1 from the rear tighten to specified torque.
the fasteners checked by a
wheel, while supporting the specialist workshop, preferably Rear wheel to wheel
wheel. an authorised BMW Motorrad flange z
Roll the rear wheel out toward dealer.
the rear. Tightening sequence: tighten
Seat the rear wheel on the
in diagonally opposite se-
Installing the rear wheel rear-wheel adapter.
quence
WARNING 60 Nm
Securing silencer ( 164).
Use of a non-standard wheel
Malfunctions during ABS and
ASC/DTC intervention
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
 Silencer Remove the silencer cover 3. Always have the security of
8 Pivot silencer outwards
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
164 an authorised BMW Motorrad
CAUTION
dealer.
Hot exhaust system
Risk of burn injury
Do not touch a hot exhaust
Maintenance

system.
Place the motorcycle on
its side stand on firm, level
ground. Detach bolt 1 from the clamp.
Allow the silencer to cool. Remove bolt 2 and lock
z washer 3.
Turn silencer 4 clockwise and
Turn silencer 1 counter-clock-
outwards.
wise until it is seated against
Securing silencer the rear footrest bracket.
Install washer 2 and screw 3.
ATTENTION Silencer to rear frame
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
19 Nm
torque
Remove front bolts 1 and Damage, or threaded fasteners
washer 2. work loose
 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- 8
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition. 165

Maintenance
Push clamp 1 as far forward as Place silencer cover 3 in posi-
possible and position it with the tion.
recess engaging the projection Install screws 1 with washer 2
(arrow). on front screw.
Tighten the clamp. z
Lighting Remove cover 1 by turning it
Clamp to silencer and counter-clockwise to replace
exhaust manifold Replacing bulb for low- the bulb for the low-beam
beam headlight headlight.
22 Nm
NOTICE
The arrangements of the con-
nectors and the light sources
may differ from the following
figures.
 Replace the defective bulb. Engage spring clip 1 in the
8 Bulbs for the low-beam
catch.

166 headlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Hold the bulb by the base only,
in order to keep the glass free
Maintenance

of foreign matter.

Disconnect plug 1.

Connect plug 1.
z

Insert bulb 2, making sure that

the tab is correctly positioned.
Disengage spring clip 1 and
swing it aside. NOTICE
Remove bulb 2.
The bulb might face in a direc- Insert cover 1 and turn it clock-
tion other than that shown here. wise to install.
Replacing bulb for high- Ease speaker cover 1 to the
beam headlight left to remove. 8
167
NOTICE
The description below steps you
through the procedure for repla-
cing the left bulb. The procedure

Maintenance
for working on the right side is
the same.
Pull the tab to remove cover 1.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Remove screws 1.
Switch off the ignition. Carefully remove speaker z
unit 2, noting the plug.

Disconnect plug 1.

Remove screws 2.
Disconnect plug 1.
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168

Maintenance

Release spring clip 1 at left Install bulb 2, making sure that Connect plug 1.
and right and swing it open. the tab is correctly positioned.
Remove bulb 2.
NOTICE
z Replace the defective bulb.
The bulb might face in a direc-
Bulb for high-beam tion other than that shown here.
headlight
Insert spring clip 1.
H1 / 12 V / 55 W
Hold the bulb by the base only,
in order to keep the glass free
of foreign matter. Install cover 1.
 Waveguide rings,
replacing 8
with daytime riding light OE 169
with Headlight Pro OE

Waveguide rings are integrated

into the headlight and can be
replaced only together with the

Maintenance
headlight. Consult a specialist
Connect plug 1. Hold speaker cover 1 in posi- workshop, preferably an author-
tion and install screws 2. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Replacing LED rear light Replacing the LED

The LED rear light can be re- additional headlights z
placed only as a complete unit. with additional headlight OE
Consult a specialist workshop,
The LED additional headlights
preferably an authorised
can only be replaced in full; it is
BMW Motorrad dealer.
not possible to replace individual
Replacing LED turn LEDs.
indicators Consult a specialist workshop,
Seat speaker unit 2 in the preferably an authorised
mount. LED turn indicators can be
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install screws 1. replaced only as a complete
unit. Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
 Jump-starting
8 ATTENTION
ATTENTION Jump-starting with a voltage
170
greater than 12 V
Excessive current flowing
Damage to the on-board elec-
when the motorcycle is
tronics
jump-started
Make sure that the battery of
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam-
Maintenance

the donor vehicle has a voltage

age to the on-board electronics
rating of 12 V.
If the motorcycle has to be
Remove protective cap 1.
jump-started connect the leads Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground. Connect the red jump lead to
to the battery terminals; never
the positive battery connection
attempt to jump-start the en- Removing battery cover
point 2 of the drained battery
z gine by connecting leads to the ( 173).
and the positive terminal of the
on-board socket. When jump-starting the engine,
donor battery.
do not disconnect the battery
Then connect one end of the
ATTENTION from the on-board electrical
black jump lead to the negative
system.
Contact between crocodile terminal of the donor battery
clips of jump leads and and the other end to negative
vehicle terminal 3 of the discharged
Risk of short-circuit battery.
Use jump leads fitted with fully Run the engine of the donor
insulated crocodile clips at both vehicle during jump-starting.
ends. Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
 gine does not start, wait a few Battery
minutes before repeating the
Maintenance instructions
ATTENTION
8
attempt in order to protect the On-board electronics (e.g.
starter motor and the donor Correct upkeep, recharging and 171
storage will prolong the life of clock) draining connected
battery. battery
Allow both engines to idle for a the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con- Battery is deep-discharged; this
few minutes before disconnect- voids the guarantee
ing the jump leads. sidered.

Maintenance
Compliance with the points be- Connect a float charger to the
Disconnect the jump lead from battery if the motorcycle is to
the negative terminals first, low is important in order to max-
imise battery life: remain out of use for more
then disconnect the second than four weeks.
lead from the positive termin- Keep the surface of the battery
als. clean and dry.
Do not open the battery. NOTICE
z
NOTICE Do not top up with water. BMW Motorrad has developed a
Be sure to read and comply float charger specially designed
Do not use proprietary start-as-
with the instructions for char- for compatibility with the elec-
sist sprays or other products to
ging the battery on the follow- tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
start the engine.
ing pages. ing this charger, you can keep
Install the protective cap. Do not turn the battery upside the battery charged during long
Installing the battery cover down. periods of disuse, without having
( 174). to disconnect the battery from
the motorcycle's on-board sys-
tems. You can obtain additional
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
 Charge battery when on) always charge the discon- Comply with the operating in-
8 connected nected battery with the char- structions of the charger.
ger connected directly to the
172 battery terminals. NOTICE
ATTENTION
Charging the battery that is If you are unable to charge the
ATTENTION battery through the on-board
connected to the vehicle via
the battery terminals Unsuitable chargers connec- socket, you may be using a char-
Maintenance

Damage to the on-board elec- ted to a socket ger that is not compatible with
tronics Damage to charger and vehicle your motorcycle's electronics. In
electronics this case, directly charge the bat-
Disconnect the battery at
tery at the terminals of the bat-
the battery terminals before Use suitable BMW chargers.
tery that has been disconnected
charging. The suitable charger is
from the vehicle.
available from your authorised
z
ATTENTION BMW Motorrad dealer. Charging battery when
Recharging a fully Charge via the charging socket, disconnected
discharged battery via the with the battery connected Charge the battery using a
power socket or extra socket to the motorcycle's on-board suitable charger.
electrical system. Comply with the operating in-
Damage to the vehicle electron-
ics structions of the charger.
NOTICE
If a battery has discharged to Once the battery is fully
the extent that it is completely The motorcycle's on-board elec- charged, disconnect the
flat (battery voltage less than tronics know when the battery charger's terminal clips from
12 V, indicator lights and mul- is fully charged. The on-board the battery terminals.
tifunction display remain off socket is switched off when this
when the ignition is switched happens.
 with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
NOTICE If applicable, switch off the anti- 8
The battery has to be recharged theft alarm (DWA).
173
at regular intervals in the course
of a lengthy period of disuse.
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully re-
charge the battery before restor-

Maintenance
ing it to use.
Pull retaining plate in position 1
Removing battery outwards and remove in an
upward direction.
Slightly lift the battery and ease
Disconnect battery negative it clear of the holder until the z
lead 1 and disengage rubber battery positive terminal is ac-
strap 2. cessible.

Switch off the ignition.

Remove screws 1.
Remove battery cover.
8 NOTICE

174 The fuse for the alternator reg-

ulator can blow if the 12 V bat-
tery is installed incorrectly or if
the terminals are swapped (e.g.
when using a starting aid).
Maintenance

Push battery into the mounting.

Disconnect battery negative Secure battery negative lead 1.
lead 1 and remove the battery. Secure the battery with rubber
The battery is removed. strap 2.

z Installing battery

First push the retaining plate

under the battery at position 1
and then seat it in mounts 2.
Insert battery cover into the
Secure battery positive lead 1. fixture 1 and press into the fix-
tures 1 and 2.
 Fuses Replace faulty fuse in accord-
Replace fuses
ance with layout plan. 8
NOTICE 175

If fuse defects recur frequently

have the electric circuits checked
by a specialist workshop,

Maintenance
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install screws 1. Install plug 1.
Switch on the ignition. Installing front seat ( 94).
Adjust the time and date in Switch off the ignition.
the Settings - Clock and Removing front seat ( 94). z
Settings - Date menu. Pull off connector 1.

ATTENTION
Jumpering of blown fuses
Risk of short-circuit and fire
Never attempt to jumper a
blown fuse.
Always replace a defective fuse
with a new fuse of the same
amperage.
 Fuse assignment Motorcycle experiences malfunc-
8 tions
Only have the diagnostic con-
176 nector loosened by a specialist
workshop or other authorised
persons during your next BMW
Service appointment.
Have the work performed by
Maintenance

appropriately trained staff.

Refer to the vehicle manufac-
Fuse holder turer specifications.
Fuse box Removing battery cover
50 A (Fuse 1: Voltage regu- ( 173).
z lator)
15 A (Slot 1: Instrument
cluster, alarm system (DWA),
ignition lock, diagnostic socket, Diagnostic connector
topcase light) Disengaging diagnostic
7.5 A (Slot 2: Multifunction connector
switch left, tyre pressure con-
trol (RDC), audio system) CAUTION
Incorrect procedure
followed when loosening the
diagnostic connector for the
on-board diagnosis
 Loosen the diagnostic con- Connect the bracket 4 to the
nector 2 from the bracket 4. mounting 1. 8
The interface to the diagnosis
and information system can 177
be connected to diagnostic
connector 2.

Securing the diagnostic

Maintenance
connector
Press the hook 1 and pull out Disconnect the interface for
the diagnostic connector 2 to- the diagnosis and information
wards the top. system.
Make sure the hook 5 en-
gages. z
Installing the battery cover
( 174).

Press the locks 3 on both Insert the diagnostic

sides. connector 2 into the bracket 4.
The locks 3 engage on both
sides.
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8

Maintenance
178
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
9
179
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

Accessories
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

z
 General instructions checked by BMW for safety, Power sockets
9 function and suitability. BMW
Connection of electrical
CAUTION therefore takes responsibility for
180 devices
the products. BMW does not
Use of other-make products accept liability for unauthorised You can start using electrical
Safety risk parts and accessory products of devices connected to the mo-
BMW Motorrad cannot exam- any kind. torcycle's sockets only when
ine or test each product of out- Legal provisions must be taken the ignition is switched on.
Accessories

side origin to ensure that it can into account when any changes
Cable routing
be used on or in connection are made. Please refer to the
with BMW vehicles without road traffic licensing regulations The cables from the power
constituting a safety hazard. (in Germany StVZO) for your sockets to the auxiliary devices
Country-specific official author- country. must be routed in such a way
z isation does not suffice as as- Your BMW Motorrad Retailer of- that they do not impede the
surance. Tests conducted by fers you qualified advice when rider.
these instances cannot make choosing original BMW com- The cable routing should not
provision for all operating con- ponents, accessories and other restrict the steering angle or
ditions experienced by BMW products. obstruct handling.
vehicles and, consequently, To find out more about The cables must not be
they are not sufficient in some accessories, go to: trapped.
circumstances. bmw-motorrad.com/equip-
Use only parts and accessor- Automatic shutdown
ment
ies approved by BMW for your The sockets will be automat-
vehicle. ically switched off during the
start procedure.
The components and accessory
products have been thoroughly
The power supply to the in the technical data is ex-
sockets is switched off a ceeded. 9
certain time after the ignition
is switched off, in order to Cases 181
prevent overloading of the on-
Open cases
board electrics. Low-wattage
electrical accessories might not with central locking system OE
be recognised by the vehicle’s If applicable, open the central

Accessories
electronics. In such cases, locking.
power sockets are switched off
Push lock barrel 1 down.
very shortly after the ignition is
Lever 2 pops up.
turned off.
Pull the release lever all the
way up and open the lid of the
Automatic shutdown of z
case.
the sockets after ignition
OFF
max 15 min

If the battery charge state is Turn the key to the in the case
too low to maintain the mo- lock to the position indicated
torcycle's start capability, the by the dot.
power sockets are switched off.
The power sockets are also
switched off when the max-
imum load capability as stated
 Closing cases Turn the key in the case lock
9 to the LOCK position and re-
move the key from the lock.
182
Removing cases
Accessories

Pull carry handle 3 up as far as

Pull release lever 2 all the way it will go.
up. The case is released and can
be removed.
z Close the lid of the case and
press it down. Check that
Turn the key to the RELEASE Install cases
nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case. position in the case lock. Pull the handle up as far as it
The handle pops out. will go.
NOTICE
The cases can also be locked
by turning the lock to the LOCK
position. In this case, ensure that
the vehicle key is not left in the
cases.
Push release lever 2 down until
it engages.
 Maximum payload and Topcase
maximum permissible Opening topcase 9
speed 183
with topcase OA
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit for with central locking system OE
riding with cases fitted, as stated If applicable, open the central
on the label inside the case. locking.

Accessories
Contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer if you
Seat the case in holders 4. cannot find your combination of
vehicle and cases on the label.
The values for the combination
described here are as follows: z
Maximum speed for rid-
ing with a loaded case

max 180 km/h

Turn the key to the in the top-
Payload per case case lock to the position indic-
ated by the dot.
Push handle 3 down until it
engages. max 10 kg
Turn the key in the case lock
to the LOCK position and re-
move the key from the lock.
 Turn the key in the topcase
9 lock to the LOCK position and
remove the key from the lock.
184
Removing the topcase
Removing front seat ( 94).
Removing rear seat ( 95).
with topcase OA
Accessories

Push lock barrel 1 forward. Pull release lever 2 all the way
Lever 2 pops up. up.
Pull the release lever all the Close the lid of the topcase
way up and open the lid of the and hold it down. Check that
z
topcase. nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case.
Closing topcase
with topcase OA NOTICE
The topcase can also be locked Disconnect plug 1.
by turning the lock to the LOCK Work the plug of the topcase
position. In this case, make sure through to the rear.
that the key is not left inside the Open the topcase.
topcase. If applicable, empty the top-
case and lift out the bottom
Push release lever 2 down until
mat.
it engages.
 9
185

Accessories
Push slide latch 2 toward the Lift the topcase at the rear and Set the topcase on the lug-
outside and hold it in this posi- remove it from the luggage gage carrier.
tion. carrier. Opening topcase ( 183).
Turn rotary latch 3 in the direc-
Install the rear seat ( 96). z
tion indicated by the RELEASE
arrow. Installing front seat ( 94).
Release warning 4 is visible. Installing topcase
Close the topcase.
Removing front seat ( 94).
Removing rear seat ( 95).
with topcase OA
If applicable, empty the top-
case and lift out the bottom
mat. Turn rotary latch 3 as far as
it will go in the direction in-
dicated by the LOCK arrow
 while pressing down on the Contact your authorised
9 back edge of the topcase. BMW Motorrad dealer if you
Release warning 4 is no longer cannot find your combination of
186 visible. vehicle and topcase on the label.
If the release warning is still vis- The values for the combination
ible the topcase is not correctly described here are as follows:
secured.
Maximum speed for rid-
Make sure that the topcase is
Accessories

ing with a loaded top-

correctly seated on the luggage
case
carrier. Work the cable into position at
positions 6. max 180 km/h
Connect plug 1.
Payload of topcase
z Install the rear seat ( 96).
Installing front seat ( 94).
max 5 kg
Maximum payload and
maximum speed Navigation system
with topcase OA Securing navigation
device safely
Route the connecting cable Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit for with navigation system OA
forward in cable guide 5. with preparation for navigation
riding with topcase fitted, as
stated on the label inside the system OE
topcase.
 Press the navigation device on
ATTENTION the upper edge until it engages 9
Dust and dirt on the into place.
187
Mount Cradle contacts
Damaged contacts
Always reinstall the cover as
soon as you finish your ride.

Accessories
NOTICE
Operate lock 1 and remove
The latching system of the cover 2.
Mount Cradle is not designed to
protect against theft.
Always remove the navigation Check that the navigation z
system and stow it away safely device is seated firmly in
as soon as you finish your ride. the holder.The cap 1 must
be engaged completely.The
closing mechanism must be
mounted flat and should no
longer be visible.

First insert navigation device 1

in the fixture and then pivot 2
towards the rear.
 Removing navigation
9 device
188 with navigation system OA
with preparation for navigation
Accessories system OE

Install cover 2. The options for using the nav-

Check that the cover is seated igation system appear on the
firmly in the holderThe upper display.
retaining cap 1 must be com- View: switches between the
z
pletely engaged. main menu, map and on-board
computer views.
Operate lock 1 and remove the Operating navigation Zoom +: activates functions
navigation device 2. system highlighted with a + in the nav-
with preparation for navigation igation system. In the map
system OE view, for instance, the view
zooms in on the map detail.
If applicable, switch on the igni- Zoom –: activates functions
tion. highlighted with a - in the nav-
Call up the Navigation igation system. In the map
menu. view, for instance, the view
zooms out from the map de-
tail.
 Voice output: repeats the Reserve fuel level warning the ignition is switched on you
last navigation voice output. The settings for the fuel gauge are prompted to add the mo- 9
The voice output is also output enable you to define a distance torcycle to the list of secured
if automatic voice commands vehicles. If you answer "Yes" at 189
that is covered per full tank of
have been switched off in the fuel. The motorcycle sends the this prompt the Navigator saves
navigation system settings. figure for residual range possible the VIN of this vehicle in its in-
Mute: switches automatic with the fuel remaining in the fuel ternal memory.
voice commands on and off. tank to the Navigator, so it is no A maximum of five VINs can be

Accessories
Display off: switches the longer necessary to enter this saved in this way.
navigation system display on value. Subsequently, the PIN does not
and off. have to be entered when the
Select the desired operation Time and date Navigator is switched on by ig-
and carry it out by pressing the The Navigator sends time and nition ON while cradled in any of
Multi-Controller towards the date to the motorcycle. The these vehicles. z
right. transfer of these data into the If the Navigator is removed from
instrument cluster must be activ- the vehicle while switched on, a
Special functions ated in the SETUP menu of the security prompt asking for the
with preparation for navigation instrument cluster. PIN to be entered is issued.
system OE
Security settings
Integration of the BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Navigator V
Navigator V can result in devi- can be secured against unau-
ations from the descriptions in thorised use with a four-digit PIN
the operating instructions for the (Garmin Lock). If this function is
Navigator. activated, while the Navigator is
cradled on the motorcycle and
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9

Accessories
190
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
10
191
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Care
Care of paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Vehicle preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 z
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 194
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 195
 Care products light and do not wash it in the
10 BMW Motorrad recommends
ATTENTION sun.
Use of strongly acidic or Make sure that the vehicle is
192 that you use the cleaning
strongly alkaline cleaning washed frequently, especially
and care products you can
agents during the winter months.
obtain from your authorised
Damage to vehicle parts To remove road salt, clean the
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Dilute in accordance with the motorcycle with cold water im-
The substances in BMW
mediately after every trip.
Care

Care Products have been tested dilution ratio stated on the

in laboratories and in practice; packaging of the cleaning WARNING
z they provide optimised care and agent.
protection for the materials used Do not use strongly acidic Wet brake discs and brake
in your vehicle. or strongly alkaline cleaning pads after vehicle wash, after
agents. riding through water and in
ATTENTION rainy conditions
Use of unsuitable cleaning
Washing the vehicle Diminished braking effect, risk of
and care products BMW Motorrad recommends accident
Damage to vehicle parts that you use BMW insect re- Apply the brakes in good time
mover to soften and wash off to allow the friction and heat to
Do not use solvents such as
insects and stubborn dirt on dry the brake discs and brake
cellulose thinners, cold clean-
painted parts prior to washing pads.
ers, fuel or the like, and do
not use cleaning products that the vehicle.
contain alcohol. To prevent stains, do not wash ATTENTION
the vehicle immediately after it
Effect of road salt intensified
has been exposed to strong sun-
by warm water
Corrosion
 Use only cold water to wash off Do not use cleaning agents Do not use any chemical
road salt. that contain alcohol, solvents or cleaning agents. 10
abrasives.
Do not use insect-remover 193
ATTENTION Chrome
pads or cleaning pads with
Damage due to high water hard, scouring surfaces. Carefully clean chrome sections
pressure from high pressure with a generous amount of water
cleaners or steam cleaners Body panels and motorcycle cleaner from the

Care
Corrosion or short circuit, dam- Clean trim panel components care series BMW Motorrad Care
age to labels, seals, hydraulic with water and BMW Motorrad Products. This applies especially z
brake system, electrical system solvent cleaner. where road salt has been in use.
and the motorcycle seat For an additional treatment, use
Exercise restraint when using Plastic windscreens and BMW Motorrad metal polish.
a steam jet or high pressure headlight lenses
cleaning equipment. Radiator
Remove dirt and insects with
a soft sponge and generous Clean the radiator regularly to
Cleaning easily amounts of water. prevent overheating of the en-
damaged components gine due to inadequate cooling.
NOTICE For example, use a garden hose
Plastics with low water pressure.
Soften stubborn dirt and insects
ATTENTION by covering the affected areas ATTENTION
with a wet cloth.
Use of unsuitable cleaning Bending of radiator fins
agents Clean with water and Damage to radiator fins
Damage to plastic surfaces sponge only. Take care not to bend the radi-
ator fins when cleaning.
 Rubber components to or discolouration of the paint the use of BMW Motorrad gloss
10 Treat rubber components with can result. These include, for polish or agents containing
water or BMW rubber-care example, spilled fuel, oil, grease, carnauba wax or synthetic wax.
194 brake fluid or bird excrement.
products.
For this, we recommend Laying up the
ATTENTION BMW Motorrad solvent cleaner motorcycle
followed by BMW Motorrad gloss
Application of silicone sprays polish for preservation. Clean the motorcycle.
Care

to rubber seals Contamination of the paint Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank
z Damage to the rubber seals surface can be seen particularly with fuel.
Do not use silicone sprays clearly after a vehicle wash.
or care products that contain These areas should be cleaned Removing battery ( 173).
silicon. immediately using benzine or Spray the brake and clutch
spirit, applied with a clean cloth lever pivots and the main and
Care of paintwork or cotton pad. BMW Motorrad side stand pivots with a suit-
The long-term effects of mater- recommends that tar spots able lubricant.
ials that are damaging to paint be removed using BMW tar
can be prevented by regular remover. The paint should then Coat bright metal and chrome-
vehicle washes, particularly if be preserved in these areas. plated parts with an acid-free
your vehicle is ridden in areas grease (e.g. Vaseline).
susceptible to high levels of air Vehicle preservation Stand the motorcycle in a dry
pollution or natural contamination, If water no longer rolls off the room in such a way that there
for example tree resin or pollen. paint, the paint must be pre- is no load on either wheel
Particularly aggressive materials, served. (preferably using the front-
however, should be removed For paint preservation, wheel and rear-wheel stands
immediately, otherwise changes BMW Motorrad recommends from BMW Motorrad).
Restoring motorcycle
to use 10
Remove the protective wax 195
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.

Installing battery ( 174).

Care
Comply with checklist ( 116).
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196

Care

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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
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197
Screw connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Technical data
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
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Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Chassis and suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
 Troubleshooting chart
11 The engine does not start.
198 Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
Technical data

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 126).

Battery flat Charge battery when connected ( 172).
Overheating protection for starter motor has been Allow the starter motor to cool down for
activated. Starter motor can only be operated for approx. 1 minute before using it again.
a limited period of time.

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Screw connections
Front wheel Value Valid
11
199
Radial brake caliper on tele-
scopic forks
M10 x 65 38 Nm
Fork bridge, lower, to slider

Technical data
tube
M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws
six times in alternate sequence
19 Nm
Wheel-speed sensor to fork leg
M6 x 16 8 Nm z
Micro-encapsulated or medium-
strength thread-locking compound
Quick-release axle in telescopic
forks
M12 x 20 30 Nm
 Rear wheel Value Valid
11 Rear wheel to wheel flange
200
M10 x 1.25 x 40 Tightening sequence: tighten in diagon-
ally opposite sequence
60 Nm
Exhaust system Value Valid
Technical data

Silencer to rear frame

M8 x 35 19 Nm
Clamp to silencer and exhaust
manifold
z 22 Nm
Mirror arm Value Valid
Mirror to holder
M6 x 50 8 Nm
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (maximum 15 % ethanol,
11
E15) 201
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Normal unleaded (power- and consumption-

Technical data
related restrictions.) (max 15 % ethanol,
E10/E15)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 25 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Fuel consumption 4.75 l/100 km, following world-wide harmonised
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motorcycle test cycle (WMTC)
with power reduction OE 4.88 l/100 km, following world-wide harmonised
motorcycle test cycle (WMTC)
CO2 emission 110 g/km, following world-wide harmonised mo-
torcycle test cycle (WMTC)
with power reduction OE 113 g/km, following world-wide harmonised mo-
torcycle test cycle (WMTC)
Exhaust emissions standard Euro 4
 Engine oil
11 Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change
202
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives
(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible
because they can attack coated components
of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil.
Technical data

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

BMW recommends

Engine
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Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right, below starter motor
Engine type A74B12M
Engine design Air/liquid-cooled, two-cylinder four-stroke
opposed-twin engine with two overlying, spur-
gear-driven camshafts, a counterbalance shaft and
BMW ShiftCam variable intake camshaft control
Displacement 1254 cm3
Cylinder bore 102.5 mm
Piston stroke 76 mm
Compression ratio
Nominal output
12.5:1
100 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1
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203
with power reduction OE 79 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1
Torque 143 Nm, at engine speed: 6250 min-1
with power reduction OE 140 Nm, at engine speed: 5000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1

Technical data
Idle speed 1050 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempera-
ture

Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping
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 Transmission
11 Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed transmission with helical-cut
204 splines
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.000 (60:60 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
1.650 (33:20 teeth), Transmission input ratio
2.438 (39:16 teeth), 1st gear
Technical data

1.714 (36:21 teeth), 2nd gear

1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear
1.059 (36:34 teeth), 4th gear
0.943 (33:35 teeth), 5th gear
0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear
1.061 (35:33 teeth), Transmission output ratio
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Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
11
205
Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm featuring
BMW Motorrad Paralever
Gear ratio of final drive 2.75 (33/12 teeth)
Rear axle differential oil SAE 70W-80 / Hypoid Axle G3

Technical data
Frame
Frame type Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit,
steel pipe rear frames
Type plate location Frame, front left at steering head
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right on steering head z
 Chassis and suspension
11 Front wheel
206
Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,
leading link mounted on engine and telescopic
forks, central spring strut supported by leading link
and frame
Technical data

Design of front wheel suspension Central shock absorber with helical spring
with Dynamic ESA OE Central shock absorber complete with torsion
spring and header tank, electrically adjustable de-
compression and compression-stage damping
Spring travel, front 120 mm, at wheel
Rear wheel
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Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm featuring
BMW Motorrad Paralever
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable
rebound-stage damping and spring preload
with Dynamic ESA OE ESA-2 with spring rate adjustment
Spring travel at rear wheel 136 mm
Brakes
Front wheel
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207
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
ton radial brake calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Brake disc thickness, front min 4 mm, Wear limit

Technical data
Play of brake controls (Front brake) approx. 1.85 mm, at piston
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal
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Brake disc thickness, rear min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
Blow-by clearance of the footbrake lever 1...1.5 mm, between the frame and the footbrake
lever
 Wheels and tyres
11 Recommended tyre sets An overview of currently approved tyres is avail-
208 able from your authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer
or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com.
Speed category, front/rear tyres W, required at least: 270 km/h
Front wheel
Technical data

Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel

Front wheel rim size 3.5" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 - ZR17
Load index, front tyre min. 58
Permissible wheel load, front max 210 kg
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Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 - ZR17
Load index, rear tyre min. 73
Permissible wheel load, rear max 330 kg
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
11
209
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold

Electrical system
Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 10 A, Total for all sockets

Technical data
Fuse box 15 A, Slot 1: Instrument cluster, alarm system
(DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, topcase
light
7.5 A, Slot 2: Multifunction switch left, tyre pres-
sure control (RDC), audio system
Fuse holder 50 A, Fuse 1: Voltage regulator z
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 16 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-10
11 Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H1 / 12 V / 55 W
210
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light LED ring light
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front LED
Technical data

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear LED

Anti-theft alarm
Activation time on arming approx. 30 s

z Alarm duration approx. 26 s

Battery type CR 123 A
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2222 mm, over number-plate carrier
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211
Height of motorcycle 1405...1570 mm, over windscreen at DIN unladen
weight
with Sport windscreen OE max 1480 mm, over windscreen at DIN unladen
weight

Technical data
Width of motorcycle 985 mm, with mirrors
990 mm, with cases
Front-seat height 805...825 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with rider's seat, low OE 760...780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with rider's seat, high OE 830...850 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810...1850 mm, Without rider at unladen weight z
with rider's seat, low OE 1740...1780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with rider's seat, high OE 1875...1915 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
 Weights
11 Vehicle kerb weight 279 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
212 load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 505 kg
Maximum payload 226 kg
Payload per case max 10 kg
Technical data

Payload of topcase max 5 kg

Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h
Maximum speed for riding with a loaded case max 180 km/h
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Maximum speed for riding with a loaded topcase max 180 km/h
Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
12
213
BMW Motorrad Service history . . . . 214
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Service
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
BMW Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
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Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Maintenance confirmations . . . . . . . . 220
Service confirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
 BMW Motorrad Service specialist workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad Service
12 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
an authorised BMW Motorrad history
dealer.
214 network of dealerships in place Entries
to look after you and your mo- In order to help ensure that your Maintenance work that has been
torcycle in more than 100 coun- BMW is always in optimum carried out is entered in the proof
tries. Authorised BMW Motorrad condition, BMW Motorrad of maintenance. The entries
dealerships have the technical recommends compliance with are like a Service Booklet and
Service

information and the technical the maintenance intervals provide proof of regular mainten-
know-how to reliably carry out specified for your motorcycle. ance.
all maintenance and repair work Have all maintenance and re- If an entry is made in the
z on your BMW. pair work that is carried out con- electronic service booklet of the
You can locate your nearest au- firmed in the "Service" chapter in vehicle, service-relevant data is
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer- this manual. For generous treat- saved in the central IT systems
ship by visiting our website: ment of claims submitted after of BMW AG, Munich.
bmw-motorrad.com the warranty period has expired, If there is a change in vehicle
evidence of regular maintenance owner, the data saved in the
WARNING
is essential. electronic service booklet can
Maintenance and repair work also be viewed by the new
not in compliance with cor- Your authorised BMW Motorrad vehicle owner. A BMW Motorrad
rect procedure dealer can provide information on Retailer or a specialist workshop
Risk of accident due to con- BMW services and the work un- can also view data that is stored
sequential damage dertaken as part of each service. in the electronic service booklet.
BMW Motorrad recommends
having work of this nature car-
ried out on the vehicle by a
Objection Your authorised BMW Motorrad has been carried out for you and
The vehicle owner can object dealer will be happy to provide will enter the deadline for the 12
to entries being made by the information about the mobility next service.
services available to you. For riders with a high mileage 215
BMW Motorrad Retailer or a spe-
cialist workshop in the electronic it may be necessary to have
service booklet along with the Maintenance work a service before the specified
corresponding storage of data in BMW Pre-delivery Check deadline. In this case, a corres-
the vehicle and transfer of data ponding maximum mileage is

Service
Your authorised BMW Motorrad entered in the service confirm-
to the vehicle manufacturer for
dealer conducts the BMW pre- ation. If this mileage is reached
the period of time that they are
delivery check before handing before the next service deadline,
the vehicle owner. In this in- z
over the vehicle to you. the service must be brought for-
stance, no entry is made in the
electronic service booklet of the BMW Running-in Check ward.
vehicle. The service-due indicator in the
The BMW running-in check
multifunction display reminds you
has to be performed when the
BMW Motorrad Mobility vehicle has covered between
about one month or 1000 km
services in advance when the time for a
500 km and 1200 km.
service is approaching, on the
As owner of a new BMW basis of the programmed values.
motorcycle, in circumstances BMW Service
in which assistance is required The BMW Service is carried out To find out more about service,
you can benefit from the once a year. The scope of the go to:
protection afforded by the various service depends on the age of bmw-motorrad.com/service
BMW Motorrad mobility services the vehicle and the mileage rid-
(e.g. Mobile Service, breakdown den. Your BMW Motorrad Re-
service, vehicle recovery service). tailer will confirm the service that
 The scope of maintenance work
12 required for your vehicle can be
found in the following mainten-
216
ance schedule:
Service

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Service
217
12
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Service
218
12
Maintenance schedule
1 BMW running-in check 12
(including oil change) 219
2 BMW Service standard
scope
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter

Service
4 Oil change in bevel gears
rear
5 Check valve clearance
6 Replace all spark plugs z
7 Replace air filter element
8 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first)
b every 2 years or every
20000 km (whichever
comes first)
c for the first time after one
year, then every two years
 Maintenance confirmations
12 BMW Service standard scope
220 The repair tasks in the BMW Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance
work applicable for your vehicle may vary.
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Visual inspection of clutch system
Visual inspection of the brake lines, brake hoses and connections
Service

Check front brake pads and brake discs for wear

Checking the brake fluid level of the front wheel brake
z Check rear brake pads and brake disc for wear
Checking brake-fluid level, rear brakes
Check coolant level
Check the side stand's ease of movement
Check the centre stand's ease of movement
Check tyre pressure and tread depth
Check lights and signalling system
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check for road safety
Set service date and remaining distance with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system
Check state of charge of the battery
Confirm BMW service in on-board literature
BMW pre-delivery
check
BMW Running-in
Check
12
carried out carried out 221

at at
at km

Next service

Service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier z
at km

Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

12
BMW Service Work performed
222
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
z or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
 12
BMW Service Work performed
223
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element z
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
224
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
z or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
 12
BMW Service Work performed
225
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element z
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
226
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
z or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
 12
BMW Service Work performed
227
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element z
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
228
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
z or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
 12
BMW Service Work performed
229
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element z
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
230
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
z or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
 12
BMW Service Work performed
231
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element z
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Work performed
232
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears
Service

Next service Checking valve clearance

at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
z or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
 12
BMW Service Work performed
233
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Oil change in rear bevel gears

Service
Next service Checking valve clearance
at the latest Renewing all spark plugs
Renewing air cleaner insert
at
or, when reached earlier
Checking or replacing air filter element z
(for maintenance)
at km Change brake fluid in entire system

Notes

Stamp, signature
 Service confirmations
12 The table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and pur-
234 chased special promotions.
Work performed at km Date
Service

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Work performed at km Date
12
235

Service
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Service
236
12
Appendix
Certificate for electronic immobil-
13
iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 237

Certificate for remote key . . . . . . . . . . 240

Certificate for Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . 244

Appendix
Certificate for tyre pressure control
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

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

Remote Control for Deutsch

Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das
central locking system Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen
einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme
PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele
teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English
Hereby, Meta System S.p.A., declares that this
Česky PF240009 is in compliance with the essential
Meta System S.p.A. tímto prohlašuje, že tento requirements and other relevant provisions of
PF240009 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a Directive 1999/5/EC.
dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice Español
1999/5/ES. Por medio de la presente Meta System S.p.A.
Dansk declara que el PF240009 cumple con los requisitos
Undertegnede Meta System S.p.A. erklærer esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones
herved, at følgende udstyr PF240009 overholder aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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Ελληνική Nederlands
ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤ΢Α Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel
ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΢ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ΢ ΣΙ΢ PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de
ΟΤ΢ΙΩΔΕΙ΢ ΑΠΑΙΣΗ΢ΕΙ΢ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ΢ ΛΟΙΠΕ΢ essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen
΢ΦΕΣΙΚΕ΢ ΔΙΑΣΑΞΕΙ΢ ΣΗ΢ ΟΔΗΓΙΑ΢ 1999/5/ΕΚ. van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Français Malti
Par la présente Meta System S.p.A. déclare que Hawnhekk, Meta System S.p.A., jiddikjara li dan
l'appareil PF240009 est conforme aux exigences PF240009 jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
de la directive 1999/5/CE. 1999/5/EC.
Italiano Magyar
Con la presente Meta System S.p.A. dichiara che Alulírott, Meta System S.p.A. nyilatkozom, hogy a
questo PF240009 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali PF240009 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb
direttiva 1999/5/CE. elõírásainak.
Latviski Polski
Ar šo Meta System S.p.A. deklarē, ka PF240009 Niniejszym Meta System S.p.A. oświadcza, że
atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām PF240009 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami
un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami
Lietuvių Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Šiuo Meta System S.p.A. deklaruoja, kad šis Português
PF240009 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas Meta System S.p.A. declara que este PF240009
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Slovensko Norsk
Meta System S.p.A. izjavlja, da je ta PF240009 v Meta System S.p.A. erklærer herved at utstyret
skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi PF240009 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Slovensky USA, Canada
Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009
spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné Product name: TX BMW MR
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. FCC ID: P3O98400
IC:4429A - TXBMWMR
Suomi
Meta System S.p.A. vakuuttaa täten että This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
PF240009 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY Operation is subject to the following two
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin conditions:
muiden ehtojen mukainen. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
Svenska and
Härmed intygar Meta System S.p.A. att denna (2) this device must accept any interference
PF240009 står I överensstämmelse med de received, including interference that may cause
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta undesired operation.
bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Any changes or modifications not
Íslenska expressly approved by the party
Hér með lýsir Meta System S.p.A. yfir því að responsible for compliance could void the user’s
PF240009 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar authority to operate the equipment.
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Declaration Of Conformity
R&TTE Declaration Of Conformity (DoC)
0470
We: Meta System S.p.A.
with the address: Via Majakovskij 10 b/c/d/e
42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy
Declare
Under own responsibility that the product:
TX BMW MR
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant
requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
This product is in conformity with the following standards:
Health & Safety (art.3.1) EN 60950-1
EMC (art.3.2) ETSI EN 301 489-1/-3
Spectrum ETSI EN 300 220 - 2
Human exposure EN 62311
According to Directive 1999/5/CE
Reggio Emilia , 14/07/2010

Technical Director
Lasagni Cesare
Certifications

BMW Keyless Ride ID Device Canada:

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
USA, Canada
Any changes or modifications not expressly
Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for
FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to
IC: 4008C-HUF5750 operate the equipment.
Declaration Of Conformity
We declare under our responsibility that the product
BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750)
camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant
provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards:
1. Health and safety requirements contained in article 3 (1) a)
• EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011; Information technology equipment- Safety
2. Protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility article 3 (1) b)
• EN 301 489-1 (V1 .9.2, 09/2011 ), Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements
• EN 301 489-3 (V1.4.1, 08/2002) Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for short
range devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz
3. Means of the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum article 3 (2)
• EN 300 220-1 & -2 (V2.4.1, 05/2012), electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM); Short
range devices (SRD); Radio equipment tobe used in the 25 MHz to 1000 MHz frequency range with power Ieveis
ranging up to 500 mW;
Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods.
Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 ofthe R&TIE directive
The product is Iabeted wilh the CE marking:

Velbert, October 15th, 2013

Benjamin A. Müller
Product Development Systems
Car Access and Immobilization – Electronics
Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
Steeger Straße 17, D-42551 Velbert
Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
RSS standard(s). radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
Operation is subject to the following two
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
interference, and et
(2) This device must accept any interference (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
received, including interference that may brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
cause undesired operation. brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
A Average values Brake pads
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 reset, 78 Checking front, 150 14
ABS checking rear, 151
Engineering details, 132 B 247
Running in, 120
Self-diagnosis, 118 Battery
Brakes
Status indicators, 47 Charging battery when ABS Pro in detail, 134
Accessories connected, 172
ABS Pro depending on riding
General instructions, 180 Charging battery when mode, 123

Index
Actuality, 8 disconnected, 172
Adjust hand lever, 108
Ambient temperature Indicator light for battery
Adjusting footbrake lever, 109 z
Outside temperature charge voltage, 45
Checking function, 149
warning, 40 Installation, 174
Safety instructions, 122
Reading, 54 Maintenance instructions, 171
Technical data, 207
Anti-theft alarm Removal, 173
Indicator light, 27 Technical data, 209 C
operate, 88 Warning for battery voltage Care
Warning, 43 low, 44 Chrome, 193
ASC Brake fluid Paintwork preservation, 194
Control, 23 Checking fluid level, front, 152 Cases
operate, 79 Checking fluid level, rear, 153 operate, 181
Self-diagnosis, 119 Reservoir, front, 21 Central locking
Status indicators, 48 Reservoir, rear, 21 operate, 98
Auxiliary headlights Warning for lock status, 50
operate, 69 Checklist, 116
Clock
Adjusting, 77
 Clutch DTC, 80, 135 Engine
14 Adjust hand lever, 106 Self-diagnosis, 119 Indicator light for engine
Fluid tank, 19 Status indicators, 48 electronics, 42
248
Technical data, 203 DWA Malfunction indicator lamp, 42
Coolant Technical data, 210 starting, 117
Checking fill level, 154 Dynamic Brake Control, 139 Technical data, 202
Fill-level indicator, 21 Engineering details, 139 Engine oil
Topping up, 155
Index

Checking fill level, 148

Warning for overtemperat- E
Electrics Electronic oil-level check, 53
z ure, 41
Technical data, 209 Filler neck, 21
Cruise-control system Oil level dipstick, 21
Emergency call
Control, 23 Technical data, 202
Automatically in the event of a
operate, 83 Topping up, 149
light fall, 68
D Automatically in the event of a Warning for engine oil level, 41
Date severe fall, 69 Equipment, 7
Adjusting, 77 Information, 12 ESA
Daytime riding lights Language, 67 Control, 23
automatic daytime riding operate, 66 Engineering details, 137
light, 71 Reading, 51 operate, 81
Manual daytime riding light, 70 Emergency off switch (kill
F
Diagnostic connector switch), 25, 26
Frame
Loosen, 176 Operation, 66 Technical data, 205
secure, 177 Emissions warning light, 42
Dimensions
Technical data, 211
Front seat G Hill Start Control Pro
Adjusting seat height, 95 General views
Indicator and warning lights, 30
cannot be activated, 49 14
Height adjustment, 22 Engineering details, 143
Instrument panel, 27 249
install, 94 Indicator and warning lights, 49,
Installation, 94 Left multifunction switch, 23 50
Lock, 19 Left side of vehicle, 19 operate, 86
remove, 94 Multifunction display, 33 Horn, 23
Right multifunction switch, 25,

Index
Front-wheel stand
install, 147 26 I
Right side of vehicle, 21 Ignition
Fuel
switching off, 59
z
Filler neck, 19 Underneath the seat, 22
Fuel grade, 125 switching on, 58
Refuelling, 126 H Immobiliser
Hazard warning flashers Emergency key, 62
refuelling with Keyless
Control, 23 Spare key, 59
Ride, 127
operate, 72 Warning, 40
Technical data, 201
Headlight Instrument panel
Fuel reserve
Range, 53 Headlight beam throw, 104 adjust, 105
Warning, 53 Heated handlebar grips Ambient-light brightness
operate, 91 sensor, 27
Fuses
Position on the vehicle, 22 Hill Start Control, 143 Overview, 27
Replacing, 175 Engineering details, 143
Hill Start Control, 85 J
Indicator and warning lights, 49 Jump-start, 170
operate, 85
 K Lights Motorcycle
14 Keyless Ride
Battery of the radio-operated
automatic daytime riding care, 191
light, 71 cleaning, 191
250 key is empty, 63 Control, 23 Lashing, 129
Electronic immobiliser EWS, 62 Headlight flasher, 69 Laying up, 194
Fuel filler cap, unlocking, 127 High-beam headlight, 69 parking, 124
Lock the handlebars, 60 Low-beam headlight, 69 Multifunction display, 27
Loss of the radio-operated
Index

Manual daytime riding light, 70 Control, 23

key, 63
Parking lights, 69 Meaning of symbols, 31
z Switching off ignition, 62
Side light, 69 Overview, 33
Switching on ignition, 61 Select display, 73
Luggage
Warning, 40, 41 Instructions for loading, 114 Settings, 77
Keys, 58, 60 Multifunction switch
M General view, left side, 23
L Maintenance
Lighting General view, right side, 25, 26
General instructions, 146
High-beam headlight, 167 Maintenance schedule, 219 N
LED rear light, replacing, 169 Maintenance confirmations, 220 Navigation devices
Low-beam headlight, 165 Maintenance intervals, 215 installing, 186
Replacing the LED additional Mirrors operate, 188
headlights, 169 adjust, 104 removing, 188
Technical data, 210 Mobility services, 215
Warning for bulb failure, 43 O
Waveguide rings, Odometer and tripmeters
replacing, 169 operate, 79
On-board computer Remote control Shift assistant, 121, 141
operate, 77 registration, 99 Engineering details, 141 14
Replacing battery, 65, 101 Gear not calibrated, 50
P 251
synchronising, 100 Riding, 121
Parking, 124 Rev. counter, 27 Shift lever
Power socket Riding mode Adjust the peg, 107
Notes on use, 180
adjust, 82 ShiftCam, 144
Position on the vehicle, 21
Engineering details, 144

Index
Engineering details, 137
Pre-Ride-Check, 117
Riding specifications Silencer
R Technical data, 212 Pivot silencer outwards, 164 z
RDC Running gear Securing silencer, 164
Engineering details, 140 Technical data, 206 Spark plugs
Reading, 54 Running in, 120 Technical data, 209
Warnings, 45 Speedometer, 27
Wheel rim stickers, 158 S Spring preload
Rear seat Safety instructions adjust, 109
install, 95, 96 for brakes, 122 Starting, 117
remove, 95 for riding, 114 Control, 25, 26
Rear-wheel drive Seat heating Steering lock
Technical data, 205 Control, 19 Locking, 58
Refuelling, 126 operate, 91 Stowage compartment
Fuel grade, 125 Service, 214 operate, 97
with Keyless Ride, 127 Service history, 214 Position on the vehicle, 19, 21
Warning, 51 Symbols
Service-due indicator, 50 Meaning, 31
 T Toolkit V
14 Technical data
Anti-theft alarm, 210
Contents, 146 Vehicle
Restoring to use, 195
Position on the vehicle, 22
252 Battery, 209 Vehicle Identification Number
Topcase
Brakes, 207 Position on the vehicle, 21
operate, 183
Bulbs, 210 Torques, 199 W
Chassis and suspension, 206 Traction control Warning lights, 27
Clutch, 203 ASC, 135
Index

Overview, 30
Dimensions, 211 Transmission Warnings
z Electrical system, 209 Technical data, 204
ABS, 47
Engine, 202 Troubleshooting chart, 198
Anti-theft alarm, 43
Engine oil, 202 Turn indicators
ASC/DTC, 48
Frame, 205 Control, 23
Battery charge voltage, 45
Fuel, 201 operate, 72
Type plate Bulb defect, 43
General instructions, 7 Central locking, 50
Rear-wheel drive, 205 Position on the vehicle, 21
Tyres Coolant temperature, 41
Riding specifications, 212 Engine electronics, 42
Check filling pressure, 156
Spark plugs, 209 Engine oil level, 41
Check tread depth, 156
Standards, 7 Fuel reserve, 53
Checking tread depth, 157
Transmission, 204 Gear not calibrated, 50
Pressures, 209
Weights, 212 Hill Start Control, 49
Recommendation, 157
Wheels and tyres, 208 Hill Start Control , 50
Running in, 121
Telltale lights, 27 Hill Start Control Pro, 49
Technical data, 208
Overview, 30 Immobiliser, 40
Top speed, 115
Threaded fasteners, 199 Malfunction indicator lamp, 42
 Mode of presentation, 34
Outside temperature 14
warning, 40
253
RDC, 45
Service, 51
Undervoltage, 44
Warnings, overview, 35

Index
Weights
Technical data, 212
Wheels z
Change of size, 157
Check wheel rims, 156
Checking rims, 156
Installing front wheel, 160
Installing the rear wheel, 163
Removing front wheel, 158
Removing rear wheel, 162
Technical data, 208
Windscreen
adjust, 104
Control, 23
14
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Index

z
Details described or illustrated Original rider’s manual, printed in
in this booklet may differ from Germany.
the vehicle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market spe-
cification. No claims will be en-
tertained as a result of such dis-
crepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2019 Bayerische Motoren

Werke Aktiengesellschaft
80788 Munich, Germany
Not to be reproduced by any
means whatsoever, wholly or
in part, without the written per-
mission of BMW Motorrad, After
Sales.
Important data for refuelling:

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (maximum 15 % ethanol, E15)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI

Alternative fuel grade Normal unleaded (power- and consumption-related

restrictions.) (max 15 % ethanol, E10/E15)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 25 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold

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