BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate
Riding Machine

Rider's Manual (US Model)

F 700 GS
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Congratulations on choosing a cerning your motorcycle, your au-
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and welcome to the community is always happy to provide advice
of BMW motorcycle owners and and assistance.
riders. Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you We wish you many miles of safe
can ride it safely and confidently and enjoyable riding on your
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Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced technical fea-
tures.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
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Table of Contents
Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ESA Electronic Suspension
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Abbreviations and Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 26 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 26 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Notice concerning current sta- Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Rider's Manual (US
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . 41 Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 5 Anti-theft alarm sys-
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 tem DWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
General view, right side . . . . . 13 Stopwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 46 Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Multifunction switch, Emergency on/off switch (kill Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Logging on remote con-
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 47 trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 48 Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 22 BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 49 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 23 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Warning and indicator Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
6 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Protective wax coating . . . . 140
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 72 9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 103 Return motorcycle to
Observe checklist . . . . . . . . . . . 75 General instructions . . . . . . . 104 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 104 11 Technical Data . . . . . . 141
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 142
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 143
Off-road riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 82 Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 112 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Securing motorcycle for Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 122 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 149
7 Technology in Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Fairings and panels . . . . . . . 129 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Brake system with Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 151
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 88 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 152
Engine management with Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 90 10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Tire Pressure Control TPC/ Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Washing your motorcy- Performance data . . . . . . . . . 155
8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 94 Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
Onboard power sockets . . . . . 94 cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 140
12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reporting safety
defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Maintenance proce-
dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Maintenance schedule . . . . 163
Standard BMW Service . . . 164
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Confirmation of service . . . . 170
13 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Certificate for Electronic
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Certificate for Tire Pressure
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General instructions
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7

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 Overview WARNING Hazard with Result of an activity.
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
moderate risk. Failure to
Reference to a page with
avoid this hazard can result in
6 ual will provide you with an ini- more detailed informa-
death or serious injury.
tial overview of your motorcy- tion.
cle. All maintenance and repair DANGER Hazard with high
work carried out on your mo- risk. Failure to avoid this Indicates the end of ac-
torcycle will be documented in hazard results in death or serious cessory or equipment-
injury.
General instructions

chapter 12. Documentation con- dependent information.

firming performance of scheduled ATTENTION Special in-
maintenance is a precondition structions and precaution- Tightening torque.
for generous handling of out-of- ary measures. Non-compliance
warranty claims and goodwill war- can cause damage to the vehi-
ranty treatment. cle or accessories and warranty Technical data.
When the time comes to sell claims may be denied as a result.
your BMW, please remember
NOTICE Special informa- OE Optional extra.
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
tion on operating and in- BMW Motorrad optional
it is an important part of the mo-
z torcycle.
specting your motorcycle as well extras are already com-
as maintenance and adjustment pletely installed during
procedures. motorcycle production.
Abbreviations and
Indicates the end of an
symbols
item of information.
CAUTION Hazard with
low risk. Failure to avoid Instruction.
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.
OA Optional accessory. Equipment Technical data
BMW Motorrad op-
When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and per- 1
tional accessories can
motorcycle, you chose various formance data contained this 7
be purchased and in-
items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual refer to the Ger-
stalled at your autho-
Rider's Manual describes optional man DIN standards and comply
rized BMW Motorrad
equipment (OE) offered by BMW with their tolerance specifications.
retailer.
and selected optional accessories Versions for individual countries

General instructions
EWS Electronic immobilizer. (OA). This explains why the man- may differ.
ual may also contain descriptions
DWA Anti-theft alarm. of equipment which you have not Notice concerning
ordered. Please note, too, that current status
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System. your motorcycle might not be ex-
actly as illustrated in this manual The high safety and quality stan-
ASC Automatic Stability Con- on account of country-specific dards of BMW motorcycles are
trol. differences. maintained by consistent, on-
going development efforts em-
If your BMW is equipped with
ESA Electronic Suspension bracing their design, equipment
options or accessories not de-
Adjustment. scribed in this Rider's Manual,
and accessories. For this rea- z
son, aspects of your motorcycle
then this equipment is described
TPC Tire Pressure Control may vary from the descriptions
in a separate set of instructions.
(TPC). in this Operating instructions. In
addition, BMW Motorrad can-
not guarantee the total absence
of errors. We hope you will ap-
preciate that no claims can be
recognized based on the data, il-
 lustrations or descriptions in this
1 manual.
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General instructions

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Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Overviews
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 z
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10
2

Overviews
General view, left side
1 Onboard socket ( 94) 2
2 Seat lock ( 57) 11
3 Engine oil fill location and
oil dipstick ( 105)

Overviews
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12
2

Overviews
General view, right side
1 Fuel filler opening ( 83) 2
2 Adjusting spring preload 13
( 52)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 110)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

Overviews
( 109)
5 Vehicle identification
number, type plate (on
steering-head bearing)
6 Coolant level indicator (be- z
hind side panel) ( 111)
7 Damping adjustment
( 53)
 Underneath seat
2 1 Storage space
14 with first-aid kit OA
Storing first-aid kit
2 Standard tool kit ( 104)
3 Payload table
4 Tire inflation pressure table
Overviews

5 Helmet holder ( 58)

6 Rider's Manual (in vehicle
rear)
with anti-theft alarm sys-
z tem (DWA) OE
Rider's Manual (under the
control unit) ( 59)
7 Tools for adjusting spring
preload ( 52)
Under fairing
1 Battery ( 133) 2
2 Air filter housing ( 130) 15

Overviews
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 Multifunction switch,
2 left
16 1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 45)
2 Selecting display readings
( 42).
with onboard
Overviews

computer OE
Resetting average data
( 43).
3 Hazard warning flashers
z ( 46)
4 Turn indicators ( 46)
5 Horn
6 with Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA) OE
ESA control ( 55)
7 ABS operation ( 48)
with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC) OE
Operating ASC ( 49)
Multifunction switch,
right 2
1 with heated handlebar 17
grips OE
Heated grip ( 47)
2 Starter button ( 75)
3 Emergency on/off switch

Overviews
(kill switch) ( 47)

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 Instrument cluster
2 1 Warning and indicator
18 lamps ( 24)
2 Speedometer
3 Set the clock ( 41).
with onboard
computer OE
Overviews

Operation of stopwatch
( 43)
4 Multifunction display
( 22)
z 5 Selecting display readings
( 42).
Reset tripmeter ( 43).
6 Ambient light sensor (for
brightness adjustment of 2
instrument lighting)
with anti-theft alarm sys- 19
tem (DWA) OE
Anti-theft alarm system in-
dicator lamp (see anti-theft
alarm system operating in-

Overviews
structions)
with onboard
computer OE
Engine speed warning
( 79) z
7 Tachometer
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20
2

Overviews
Displays
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3
21
Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Displays
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
 Multifunction display
3 1 Warning lamp for elec-
22 tronic engine management
( 33)
2 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Display of the selected
Displays

heated handlebar grip set-

ting ( 47)
3 with onboard
z computer OE
Stopwatch ( 43)
4 Time ( 41)
5 with Tire Pressure Con-
trol (TPC/RDC) OE
Tire inflation pressures
( 26)
6 Coolant-temperature warn-
ing indicator ( 32)
7 Service is due ( 25)
8 Reading display range
( 42)
9 with onboard Meaning of symbols
computer OE
with onboard computer OE 3
Symbols for illustrating
display reading ( 23) 23
Mileage covered since
10 Coolant temperature reaching the fuel reserve
display ( 25)
11 With onboard computer
(OE)

Displays
Average fuel consumption
Gear indicator, "N" is
shown for Neutral
12 Fuel level ( 25)
13 With onboard computer Average speed z
(OE)
Reading display range
( 42) Current fuel consumption
14 A warning appears in the
reading display range
( 27) Ambient temperature
15 Trip odometer ( 42) ( 26)
 Warning and indicator
3 lamps
24 1 ABS warning lamp ( 34)
2 with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC) OE
ASC warning lamp ( 35)
3 Fuel-reserve warning lamp
Displays

( 25) ( 32)
4 Universal warning lamp,
appears together with
z warnings in display panel
( 27)
5 Headlight high beam indi-
cator lamp
6 Indicator lamp for right turn
indicator
7 Neutral indicator lamp
8 Indicator lamp for left turn
indicator

NOTICE
The ABS symbol can be shown
differently depending on the
country.
Fuel level Fuel reserve The odometer for the fuel re-
Due to the complex fuel tank ge- The fuel level in the fuel tank, serve is reset, if the fuel level is 3
ometry, the fill level cannot be when the fuel warning lamp greater than the reserve quantity
25
determined in the upper filling switches on, depends on the after refueling.
range. For this reason, the fuel driving dynamics. The more
level indicator only details the the fuel is moved within the Service display
lower half of the filling range. tank (due to frequently changing

Displays
inclined positions, frequent
braking and accelerating), the
more difficult it is to determine
the reserve quantity. For this
reason, the reserve quantity
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cannot be accurately indicated.

with onboard computer OE

After the fuel warning lamp
is switched on, the distance If the time remaining until the
If the fill level indicator reaches driven since this point in time is next service will elapse within
the 1/2-mark 1, the fuel tank is indicated. one month, the service date 1
still half full. Now, the fill level is The distance, which can still be appears briefly following the pre-
exactly displayed. driven with the reserve quantity, ride check. The month and year
If the reserve quantity is reached, depends on the driving style (on are shown with two and four dig-
the fuel warning lamp is switched the consumption) and on the fuel its respectively separated by a
on. level, when the warning lamp was colon. In this example the display
switched on. means "June 2014".
 display. The "Service" message by temporarily reverting to -- as
3 is displayed continuously. the display reading.
When ambient temperatures
26 NOTICE drop below 37F (3C) the tem-
perature display responds by
If the service display appears flashing a warning indicating pos-
more than a month before the sible ice formation on the road
service date, the stored date surface. The display automat-
Displays

must be adjusted in the instru- ically switches from any other

ment cluster. This situation can mode to the temperature read-
If the vehicle covers high annual occur if the battery has been dis-
mileages then shorter service in- ing when the temperature drops
z connected for a longer time. below this threshold for the first
tervals may be required. When Consult a certified workshop,
the odometer reading for the re- time.
preferably an authorized
calculated early service falls to BMW Motorrad retailer, for
within 621 miles (1,000 km), the setting of the date. Tire inflation pressures
remaining miles (kilometers) 1
with Tire Pressure Control
are counted down in 62-mile Ambient temperature (TPC/RDC) OE
(100 km) increments and briefly
displayed following the pre-ride with onboard computer OE
check. Engine heat can lead to
When a service date spurious readings of ambi-
elapses without service, the ent temperature when the mo-
general warning lamp lights up in torcycle is stationary. When the
yellow, appearing together with effects of engine heat on the
the date and mileage (kilometer) monitored temperature become
excessive the display responds
 If the warning triangle 3
is also shown, a warning 3
display is concerned. Critical in-
flation pressure flashes. 27
The universal warning lamp lights
up in yellow when the critical fig-
ure is at the limit of the approved
tolerance range. If the monitored

Displays
tire inflation pressure is outside
The displayed tire inflation pres- the specified range the general Warnings for which no separate
sures refer to a tire temperature warning lamp will flash in red. warning lamp is available, are in-
of 68 F (20 C). The figure on dicated using the 'General' warn- z
the left side 1 indicates the front Additional information on the ing lamp 1 in conjunction with
tire's inflation pressure, while BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure a warning or a warning symbol
the figure on the right 2 shows Monitor is provided starting on in the multifunction display. The
the inflation pressure in the rear page ( 91). universal warning lamp shows red
tire. Immediately after switch- or yellow, depending on the ur-
ing on the ignition, "-- --" is Warning lights gency of the warning.
displayed, as the transfer of the Display
inflation pressure values does not
Warnings are displayed with the
begin until a speed of 19 mph
corresponding warning lamps.
(30 km/h) is exceeded for the first
time.
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28

Displays

If the display in the value area 2

shows a warning, then this is
z symbolized with the warning tri-
angle 3. These warnings can be
displayed in alternation with the
odometers ( 42).

The universal warning lamp lights

up for the most urgent warning.

The following page contains a list

of potential warnings.
Overview of warning indicators 3
Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning 29
lamps display panel
lights up yellow + "EWS" is indi- Electronic immobilizer is active ( 32)
cated

Displays
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 32)

lights up red flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 32)

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lights up yellow appears on the Engine in emergency-operation mode
display ( 33)

lights up yellow + "LAMP" is indi- Bulb defective ( 33)

cated

"x.x F" flashes Outside temperature warning ( 34)

lights up yellow + "DWA" is indi- DWA battery drained ( 34)

cated

flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

( 34)
 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning
3 lamps display panel
30 lights up ABS deactivated ( 34)

lights up ABS error ( 35)

Displays

flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( 35)

z flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed

( 35)

lights up ASC deactivated ( 35)

lights up ASC error ( 35)

lights up yellow + "x.x" flashes Tire inflation pressure in limit area of

permissible tolerance ( 36)

flashes red + "x.x" flashes Tire inflation pressure outside permissi-

ble tolerance ( 36)
Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning
lamps display panel 3
+ "--" or Transmission error ( 37) 31
"-- --" is
indicated
lights up yellow + "--" or Sensor defective or system fault ( 37)
"-- --" is

Displays
indicated
lights up yellow + "RdC" is indi- Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor
cated. weak ( 38)
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 Electronic immobilizer is Temperature symbol
3 active WARNING flashes.

32 General warning light shows Rough engine running or

yellow. switching off of the engine ATTENTION
due to a fuel shortage.
+ "EWS" is indicated. Riding with overheated en-
Accident hazard. Damage to the
gine.
catalytic converter.
Engine damage
Displays

Possible cause: Do not drive to the extent that

Be sure to observe the mea-
The key being used is not autho- the fuel tank is completely
sures listed below.
rized for starting, or communica- empty.
tion between the key and engine Possible cause:
z Possible cause:
electronics is disrupted. Coolant level is too low.
At the most, the fuel tank still
Remove other motorcycle keys contains the reserve fuel quantity. Checking coolant level
from the ignition key ring. ( 111).
Use the reserve key. Reserve fuel quantity If coolant level is too low:
Have the defective key re- Topping up coolant ( 111).
placed, preferably by an autho-
min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l) Possible cause:
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Refueling procedure ( 83). The coolant temperature is too
Fuel down to reserve high.
Fuel-reserve warning light Coolant temperature too If possible, continue driving
lights up. high in the part-load range to cool
General warning light shows down the engine.
red. In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
 switched on so that the radia- Avoid rapid acceleration and
tor fan continues to operate. passing maneuvers. WARNING
3
Should the coolant temperature Possible cause: Overlooking the motorcy-
frequently be too high, have 33
The engine control unit has di- cle in traffic due to the light
the fault rectified as quickly source on the motorcycle
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
as possible by an authorized failing.
cases, the engine stops and can
workshop, preferably an autho- Safety risk
no longer be started. Otherwise,
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Displays
the engine runs in the emer- Replace defective bulbs as
Engine in emergency- gency operating mode. soon as possible; it is best
Continued driving is possible, always to carry a complete
operation mode
however the accustomed en- set of spare bulbs on the
General warning light shows motorcycle.
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gine performance may not be
yellow.
available. Possible cause:
Engine symbol appears on Have the malfunction corrected Bulb defective.
the display. as soon as possible at an au-
Locate defective bulb with vi-
thorized workshop, preferably
sual check.
WARNING an authorized BMW Motorrad
Replacing low-beam and high-
retailer.
beam bulb ( 124).
Unusual handling when en-
gine is no emergency operat- Bulb defective Replacing parking light bulb
ing mode. ( 125).
General warning light shows
Accident hazard yellow. Replace the LED for brake and
rear light ( 126).
Adapt your style of riding ac-
+ "LAMP" is indicated. Replacing front and rear turn
cordingly.
indicator light sources ( 127).
 Outside temperature DWA battery drained ABS self-diagnosis not
3 warning with anti-theft alarm system completed
34 with onboard computer OE (DWA) OE ABS indicator light flashes.

"x.x F" (the ambient temper- General warning light shows

ature) flashes. yellow. Possible cause:
Possible cause: + "DWA" is indicated. The ABS is not available because
The ambient temperature mea- the self-diagnosis has not been
Displays

sured at the motorcycle is lower completed. To check the wheel

than 37 F (3 C). sensors, the motorcycle must be
NOTICE driven a few yards.
z WARNING This fault message is only shown Ride off slowly. It must be
for a short time immediately fol- noted that the ABS function
Danger of black ice even
lowing the Pre-Ride-Check. is not available until the self-
above 37 C (3 C), despite
diagnosis has been completed.
the lack of ice warning. Possible cause:
Risk of accident due to black ice. The anti-theft alarm system bat- ABS deactivated
At a low outside temperature, tery has no capacity. The oper- ABS indicator light lights
icy conditions must expected ation of the anti-theft alarm sys- up.
on bridges and in shady road tem is no longer ensured with
areas. the vehicle battery disconnected. Possible cause:
Think well ahead when driving. Contact a specialist service fa- The ABS system has been deac-
cility, preferably an authorized tivated by the driver.
BMW Motorrad retailer. Switch on ABS function
( 49).
ABS error ASC indicator and warning engine must be running and the
ABS indicator light lights light flashes rapidly. motorcycle must be moved at a 3
up. ASC has detected instability at speed of at least 3.1 mph (5 km/
the rear wheel and responded by h). 35
Possible cause: reducing the torque. The warn- Ride off slowly. It must be
The ABS control unit has de- ing lamp flashes longer than the noted that the ASC function
tected an error. ASC intervention lasts. This fea- is not available until the self-
It remains possible to continue ture continues to furnish the rider diagnosis has been completed.

Displays
riding. It must be noted that with visual feedback confirm-
the ABS function is not avail- ing that the system has initiated ASC deactivated
able. Observe additional infor- active closed-loop intervention with Automatic Stability Control
mation on special situations even after the critical situation (ASC) OE z
which can lead to ABS fault has passed.
codes ( 89). ASC indicator and warning
Have the malfunction corrected ASC self-diagnosis not light lights up.
as soon as possible at an au- completed Possible cause:
thorized workshop, preferably with Automatic Stability Control The ASC system has been deac-
an authorized BMW Motorrad (ASC) OE tivated by the driver.
retailer. Switch on ASC.
ASC indicator and warning
ASC intervention light flashes slowly. ASC error
with Automatic Stability Control Possible cause: with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) OE (ASC) OE
The self-diagnosis was not com-
pleted; the ASC function is not
available. So that the ASC self-
diagnosis can be completed, the
 ASC indicator and warning Tire inflation pressure in ment in the chapter "Technology
3 light lights up. limit area of permissible in detail".

36 Possible cause: tolerance Tire inflation pressure

The ASC control unit has de- with Tire Pressure Control outside permissible
tected an error. The ASC func- (TPC/RDC) OE
tolerance
tion is not available.
General warning light shows with Tire Pressure Control
It remains possible to con-
yellow. (TPC/RDC) OE
Displays

tinue riding. Please be aware

that ASC functionality is no + "x.x" (the critical infla- General warning light
longer available. Observe addi- tion pressure) flashes. flashes red.
z tional information on situations
Possible cause: + "x.x" (the critical infla-
which can lead to an ASC error
( 90). The measured tire inflation pres- tion pressure) flashes.
Have the malfunction corrected sure is in the limit area of the
Possible cause:
as soon as possible at an au- permissible tolerance.
Correct tire inflation pressure in The measured tire inflation pres-
thorized workshop, preferably sure is outside the approved tol-
an authorized BMW Motorrad accordance with instructions on
back of cover of Rider's Man- erance range.
retailer.
ual. Check tire for damage and
suitability for continued use.
NOTICE If it is still possible to drive with
tire:
Before adjusting the tire inflation
pressure, observe the information WARNING
on temperature compensation
and on inflation pressure adjust- Tire inflation pressure is out-
side approved range.
Poorer handling characteristic of Possible cause: Watch the TPC/RDC display in
the motorcycle. The vehicle's speed has not ex- another environment. A contin- 3
Adapt your style of riding ceeded the threshold of approx. uous error is only present if the
accordingly. general warning light also lights 37
19 mph (30 km/h). The TPC/
RDC sensors do not transmit up.
Correct tire inflation pressure at
the next opportunity. their signal until a speed above In this case:
Have the tire checked for dam- this threshold is reached ( 91). Have fault eliminated at a spe-
Watch the RDC display at a cialist service facility, preferably

Displays
age at an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized higher rate of speed. A con- an authorized BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad retailer. tinuous error is only present if retailer.
If you are unsure about the tire's the general warning lamp also
lights up. In this case: Sensor defective or z
suitability for continued riding:
Have fault eliminated at a spe- system fault
Do not continue riding.
cialist service facility, preferably with Tire Pressure Control
Contact roadside service.
an authorized BMW Motorrad (TPC/RDC) OE
Have the tire checked for dam-
retailer.
age at an authorized service General warning light shows
facility, preferably an authorized Possible cause: yellow.
BMW Motorrad retailer. There is a fault in the radio con- + "--" or "-- --" is indi-
Transmission error nection to the TPC/RDC sensors. cated.
Possible causes are radio sys-
with Tire Pressure Control Possible cause:
tems in the surrounding area,
(TPC/RDC) OE
which interfere with the connec- Wheels without RDC sensors are
+ "--" or "-- --" is indi- tion between the TPC/RDC con- mounted.
cated. trol unit and the sensors.
 Retrofit wheel set with RDC + "RdC" is indicated.
3 sensors.

38 Possible cause:
NOTICE
1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed.
Have fault eliminated by a spe- This fault message is only shown
cialized workshop, preferably for a short time immediately fol-
an authorized BMW Motorrad lowing the Pre-Ride-Check.
Displays

retailer. Possible cause:

Possible cause: The battery of the tire inflation
A system fault has occurred. pressure sensor has almost no
z capacity anymore. The operation
Have fault eliminated at a spe-
cialist service facility, preferably of the tire inflation pressure con-
an authorized BMW Motorrad trol is only ensured for a limited
retailer. time.
Contact a specialist service fa-
Battery of tire-inflation cility, preferably an authorized
pressure sensor weak BMW Motorrad retailer.
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC) OE

General warning light shows

yellow.
Operation
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4
39
Electronic immobilizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 ESA Electronic Suspension Adjust-

Operation
ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 z
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Rider's Manual (US Model) . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
 Ignition switch Switching on ignition Switching off ignition
4 Vehicle keys
40 You are provided with 2 ignition
keys.
Should you lose your keys please
refer to the information regarding
the electronic immobilizer (EWS)
Operation

( 41).
The ignition lock, fuel filler cap
and seat lock are operated with
the same key. Turn key to position 1. Turn key to position 2.
z Parking lights and all function Light switched off.
with case OA circuits switched on. Handlebars not locked.
with Topcase OA Engine can be started. Key can be removed.
The cases and the topcase can Pre-Ride Check in progress Electrically powered acces-
also be ordered with locks for ( 76) sories remain operational for
the same key on request. Please ABS self-diagnosis is a limited period of time.
contact an authorized workshop performed ( 77). Battery can be recharged via
for this purpose, preferably an with Automatic Stability Control onboard socket.
authorized BMW Motorrad re- (ASC) OE
tailer. ASC self-diagnosis in progress Locking handlebars
( 77). Turn handlebars to left.
 recognized as "authorized" for Emergency and spare keys are
your motorcycle. only available through an autho- 4
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
NOTICE The keys are part of an inte- 41
grated security system, so the
A further key attached to the
retailer is under an obligation to
same ring as the ignition key
check the legitimacy of all ap-
used to start the engine could
plications for replacement/extra

Operation
"irritate" the electronics, in
keys.
which case the enabling signal
Turn key to position 3 while for starting is not issued. The
moving handlebars slightly. EWS warning is shown in the Clock
Ignition, lights and all electrical multifunction display. Setting the clock z
circuits switched off. Always store further vehicle keys
Handlebars locked. separately from the ignition key. WARNING
Key can now be removed.
If you lose a motorcycle key, you Adjusting the clock while rid-
can have it disabled by your au- ing.
Electronic immobilizer Accident hazard
thorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.
The motorcycle's electronic cir- When having a key disabled you Adjust the clock only when the
cuitry monitors the data stored should also bring all of the mo- motorcycle is stationary.
in the ignition key through a ring torcycle's remaining keys with
antenna incorporated in the igni- Switch on ignition.
you.
tion lock. The engine manage-
The engine can no longer be
ment system does not enable
started using a disabled key;
engine starting until this key is
however, a disabled key can be
enabled again.
 Display with Tire Pressure Control
4 Selecting display readings
(TPC/RDC) OE
Tire inflation pressures
42 Switch on ignition.
Warnings if necessary

with onboard computer OE

Operation

Press and hold button 1 until

hours 2 flash.
z Press button repeatedly until
desired hours are shown.
Press and hold button until
Press button 1 to select the
minutes 3 flash.
display in value area 2.
Press button repeatedly until
The following values can be indi- Press button 1 to select the
desired minutes are shown.
cated: display in value area 2.
Press and hold button until
Odometer (in illustration) The following data can be dis-
minutes no longer flash.
Trip distance recorder 1 played:
Setting is completed.
(Trip I) Ambient temperature (F)
Trip distance recorder 2 Average speed in mph
(Trip II)
 Average consumption in Resetting average data Stopwatch
mpg with onboard computer OE 4
Current fuel consumption in Switch on ignition. 43
mpg
Select average fuel consump-
Distance driven since tion or average speed.
reaching reserve quantity in
mls

Operation
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on ignition.
Select desired trip odometer. As an alternative to the odome-
ter, the stopwatch 2 can be dis- z
played. The display consists of
hours, minutes, seconds and
tenths of a second separated by
dots.
Press and hold button 1 until
In enable improved operation of
displayed value has been reset.
the stopwatch while driving (as
a lap timer), the functions of the
Stopwatch button 1 and the functions of the
with onboard computer OE INFO button on the handlebar
can be interchanged. The stop-
Press and hold button 1 until watch and the odometer are then
trip odometer has been reset. operated with the INFO button;
 the onboard computer must be Interchanging button
4 operated with the button 1. functions
The stopwatch continues to run
44 in the background when the
display is temporarily switched
over to the odometer. The
stopwatch also continues to run
when the ignition is temporarily
Operation

switched off.

Operating stopwatch With stopwatch stopped, press

button 2 to start stopwatch.
z With stopwatch running, press Press and hold button 1 and
button 2 to stop stopwatch. button 2 simultaneously until
Press and hold button 2 to re- display changes.
set stopwatch. FLASH (engine speed warn-
ing indicator) and ON or OFF
are shown.
Press button 2.
LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON or
If necessary, switch over from
OFF are shown.
Press button 1 repeatedly until
odometer to stopwatch with
desired state is shown.
button 1.
ON: Operation of stopwatch
with INFO button on handlebar
fitting.
 OFF: operation of stopwatch If the engine was started. High-beam headlight and
with button 2 in instrument If the vehicle is pushed while headlight flasher 4
cluster. the ignition is switched on.
To save the setting made, 45
press and hold button 1 and
NOTICE
button 2 simultaneously until
the display changes. With the engine switched off,
you can switch on the lights

Operation
Lights by switching on the high-beam
Parking lights headlight with the ignition
switched on or by operating the
The parking lights switch on au-
headlight flasher.
tomatically when the ignition is Press switch 1 toward front to z
switched on. switch on high beams.
Pull switch 1 rearward to actu-
NOTICE
ate headlight flasher.
The parking lights are a strain
on the battery. Do not leave the
Parking lamp
ignition switched on longer than Switch off ignition.
absolutely necessary.

Headlight low beam

The low-beam headlight is auto-
matically switched on under the
following conditions:
 ing time and distance have been Hazard warning
4 reached. flashers
46 Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on ignition.

NOTICE
Operation

The hazard warning flashers

Immediately after switching off place a strain on the battery.
the ignition push button 1 to Do not use the hazard warning
z the left and hold until the park- flashers for longer than absolutely
ing lamps come on. Press button 1 to left to switch necessary.
Switch ignition on and then on left-side turn indicators.
off again to switch off parking Press button 1 to right to NOTICE
lamp. switch on right-side turn
indicators. If a turn indicator button is
Turn indicators Press button 1 into center po- pressed with the emergency
sition to switch off turn indica- flashing function switched on,
Operating turn indicators tors. the flashing function replaces the
Switch on the ignition. emergency flashing function as
long as the button is pressed.
NOTICE
If the turn indicator button is
The turn indicators automatically released, the emergency flasher
switch off when the defined driv- function becomes active again.
 Emergency on/off The engine can be switched
switch (kill switch) off easily and quickly using the 4
emergency on/off switch.
47

Operation
Press button 1 to switch on
hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off. z
Press button 1 again to switch 1 Emergency on/off switch
off hazard warning flashers. (kill switch) a Engine switched off
b Operating position

WARNING
Heated handlebar grips
Operation of the emergency with heated handlebar grips OE
ON/OFF switch when riding.
Danger of falling due to blocking Operate the heated
of rear wheel. handlebar grips
Do not operate the emergency Start engine.
ON/OFF switch when riding.
 the switch should be switched
4 NOTICE back to the first level.
The heated grips option can only 50 % heating output
48
be activated when the engine is
running. 100 % heating output

NOTICE
Operation

If no further changes are made

The increase in power
the selected heating level is
consumption caused by the Press button 1 repeatedly until adopted as the setting.
heated grips can drain the desired heating level is shown.
battery if you are riding at low
z engine speeds. If the battery is
BMW Motorrad ABS
inadequately charged, the heated Switch off ABS function
grips are switched off to ensure Stop motorcycle or switch on
starting capability. ignition with motorcycle sta-
tionary.

The handlebar grips can be

heated at two different levels.
The second level 2 is used for
fast heat-up of the grips; then
 ABS indicator light contin- ABS indicator light remains
ues to be lit up. off or continues to flash. 4
ABS function is switched off. ABS function is switched on. 49
As an alternative, the ignition
Switch on ABS function can also be switched off and
then on again.

Operation
NOTICE
Press and hold button 1 until If the ABS indicator light lights
ABS warning lamp's display up after switching the ignition off
changes. and on and then continuing to z
ABS indicator light lights ride at more than 5 km/h, an ABS
up. fault has occurred.

with Automatic Stability Control Press and hold button 1 until BMW Motorrad ASC
(ASC) OE ABS warning lamp's display
with Automatic Stability Control
First the ASC symbol changes changes.
(ASC) OE
its display behavior. Press ABS indicator light goes
and hold button 1 until ABS out, and starts to flash if Deactivate ASC function
warning lamp reacts. In this self-diagnosis has not been com- Switch on ignition.
case, the ASC setting does not pleted.
change. Release button 1 within two NOTICE
Release button 1 within two seconds.
seconds. The ASC function can also be
deactivated while driving.
 Activate ASC function As an alternative, the ignition
4 can also be switched off and
then on again.
50
NOTICE
If the ASC indicator and warn-
ing light lights up after switching
Operation

the ignition off and on and then

continuing to ride at more than
Press the 1 button and con- 3 mph (5 km/h), an ASC fault has
tinue to hold it down until the Press the 1 button and con- occurred.
z status indicated by the ASC tinue to hold it down until the
warning lamp changes. status indicated by the ASC Clutch
ASC indicator and warning warning lamp changes. Adjusting clutch lever
light lights up. ASC indicator and warning
Release button 1 within two light goes out, and starts WARNING
seconds. to flash if self-diagnosis has not
ASC indicator and warning been completed. Adjusting the clutch lever
light continues to be lit up. Release button 1 within two while driving.
seconds. Accident hazard
ASC function is deactivated. ASC indicator and warning Only adjust the clutch lever
light remains off or contin- when the motorcycle is
ues to flash. stationary.

ASC function is activated.

 Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever 4
51
WARNING
Modified position of the
brake-fluid reservoir.
Air in the brake system.

Operation
Do not twist the handlebar fit-
Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- ting or the handlebars. Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
wise to increase distance be- wise to increase distance be-
tween clutch lever and handle- WARNING tween brake lever and handle- z
bar grip. bar grip.
Adjusting the brake lever
Turn adjusting screw 1 coun- Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-
while driving.
terclockwise to decrease dis- terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between clutch lever and Accident hazard tance between brake lever and
handlebar grip. Only adjust the brake lever handlebar grip.
when the motorcycle is
NOTICE stationary. NOTICE
The adjusting screw can be The adjusting screw can be
turned more easily if you press turned more easily if you push
the clutch lever forward when the brake lever forward when
doing so. doing so.
 Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm
4 Adjusting mirrors
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
52
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.

Spring preload
Operation

Setting
It is essential to set the spring
Slide protective cap 1 up over
preload of the rear suspension to
z Move mirror to the desired po-
screw connection on mirror
suit the load carried by the mo-
arm.
sition by turning it. torcycle. Increase spring preload
Loosen the nut 2.
when the motorcycle is heavily
Turn mirror arm into desired
loaded and reduce spring preload
position.
accordingly when the motorcycle
Tighten the nut to the spec- is lightly loaded.
ified torque while holding the
mirror arm to ensure that it Adjusting spring preload
does not move out of position. at rear wheel
Locknut (mirror) on Remove seat ( 57).
clamping piece

Joint compound: Multi-Wax

Spray
 Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear 4
to changed spring preload.
53
To increase spring preload, Turn adjustment wheel as far
turn adjustment wheel 2 clock- as possible counterclockwise,
wise using toolkit. then 5 clicks back (One-up
To decrease spring preload, without load)

Operation
turn adjustment wheel 2 coun- Remount toolkit.
terclockwise using toolkit. Installing seat ( 58).
Remove toolkit 1.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Damping
Setting z
Turn adjustment wheel coun- Damping must be adjusted to the
terclockwise as far as possible road conditions and the spring
(One-up without load) preload.
Turn adjustment wheel as far A rough road surface requires
as possible counterclockwise, softer damping than a smooth
then 12 turns clockwise (One- road surface.
up with load) An increase in spring preload
Turn adjustment wheel clock- requires firmer damping, a re-
WARNING wise as far as possible (Two- duction in spring preload re-
up with load) quires softer damping.
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring with lowered suspension OE
strut damping.
 Adjust damping on rear
4 wheel
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
54 Make sure ground is level and ing
firm and park motorcycle.
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible clockwise, then
turn back 1.5 turns (One-up
without load)
Operation

Turn adjusting screw as far as

To increase damping, turn ad- possible clockwise, then turn
justing screw 1 in arrow direc- back 1.5 turns (One-up with
z tion H. load)
To decrease damping, turn ad- Turn adjusting screw as far
justing screw 1 in arrow direc- as possible clockwise, then
Adjust damping via adjusting tion S. turn back 1 turn (Two-up with
screw 1. Basic setting of rear load)
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing ESA Electronic
without Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
Suspension Adjustment with Electronic Suspension Ad-
(ESA) OE justment (ESA) OE
Adjustment options
You can use the ESA Electronic 4
Suspension Adjustment feature 55
to adapt damping on the rear
wheel to the road surface. Three
damping settings are available.

Calling up settings

Operation
Switch on ignition.
The adjusted damping is shown Press button 1 to display cur-
in the multifunction display, in rent adjustment.
area 1. The displays provide the In order to adjust different damp- z
following information: ing:
COMF comfortable damping Press button 1 repeatedly until
NORM normal damping desired setting is displayed.
SPORt sporty damping
NOTICE
The display is automatically
The damping cannot be adjusted
hidden again after a short time.
while the motorcycle is being
Press button 1 to display cur-
Adjust the chassis ridden.
rent adjustment.
Switch on ignition. If button 1 is not pressed for a
longer time, damping is set as
indicated.
 The ESA display disappears Use valve caps with rubber If tire pressure is too low:
4 once the adjustment procedure sealing ring and screw on Correct tire pressure.
has been completed. firmly.
56
Park motorcycle, ensuring that Headlight
Tires support surface is firm and Adjusting headlight for
Checking tire pressure level. RHD/LHD traffic
Check tire pressures against
WARNING This motorcycle's headlight fea-
Operation

data below.
tures a symmetrical low beam.
Incorrect tire inflation pres- Tire pressure, front No special adjustments or proce-
sure. dures are required prior to oper-
Poorer handling characteristic of ating the motorcycle in a coun-
z the motorcycle. Reduced life of 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (One-up, try where traffic travels on the
tires. with cold tires) side of the road opposite to that
Ensure proper tire inflation 31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Driver with of your home country (left-hand
pressure. passenger and/or load, with drive to right-hand drive or vice
cold tire) versa).
WARNING
Tire pressure, rear Headlight range and
Automatic opening of verti- spring preload
cally installed valve cores at The headlight range generally
high speeds. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up, remains constant due to the ad-
Sudden loss of tyre inflation with cold tires) justment of the spring preload to
pressure. 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with the loading state.
passenger and/or load, with Spring preload adjustment may
cold tire) only be insufficient when the mo-
torcycle is very heavily loaded. Adjust headlight by tilting Seat
In this case, the headlight range slightly.
Remove seat 4
must be adjusted to the weight. Tighten screws 1 on left and
right. Make sure ground is level and 57
NOTICE firm and park motorcycle.
Basic headlight range
If there are doubts as to the cor-
rect headlight range, have the
adjustment

Operation
adjustment checked by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably by
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Adjusting headlight range

z

Turn seat lock 1 to left with

ignition key and hold while
Loosen screws 1 on left and
pressing seat downward at
right.
front to support movement.
Adjust headlight by tilting
slightly so that tip 2 points to
marking 3.
Tighten screws 1 on left and
Loosen screws 1 on left and right.
right.
 Installing seat
4
58

Operation

Raise seat 2 at front and re- Secure helmet on helmet

lease key. Insert seat in brackets 3. holder 1 on left or right using a
z Take off seat and place on Firmly press down on seat at steel cable.
a clean surface with rubber front.
buffers facing downward. The seat's detent mechanism
will be heard to engage.

Helmet holder
Locking helmet on
motorcycle
Remove seat ( 57).
 When hooking on the helmet,
watch the position of the hel- 4
met lock.
59
Guide steel cable through hel-
met and bracket and position
as shown.
Installing seat ( 58).

Operation
Rider's Manual (US
Model) Tightly fold the open side of
ATTENTION the bag several times and
Stowing the Owner's close subsequently using
Fastening the helmet on the
Manual
z
left-hand side of the motor- Velcro fastener 1.
cycle. Place Owner's Manual(s) into Stow bag in the vehicle rear.
Damage caused by hot rear si- the provided bag.
lencer.
Fasten the helmet to the right-
hand side of the motorcycle if
possible.

ATTENTION
Incorrect positioning of the
helmet lock.
Fairing scratched.
 with anti-theft alarm system
4 (DWA) OE
60

Operation

z Slightly lift wires 2.

Slide bag backwards under
the wires and the rear frame
strut 3, until the rolled-up edge
of the bag is under the rear
frame strut.
Remove protective foil 4 and
attach the piece of Velcro to
ensure that the bag cannot slip
further to the back.
Anti-theft alarm system DWA
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5
61
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Anti-theft alarm system DWA

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Logging on remote control . . . . . . . . . . 67
Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

z
 Overview Protection of motorcycle Controls
5 with anti-theft alarm system
battery
(DWA) OE To protect the motorcycle bat-
62
tery and to maintain the start-
General information on ing capability, the activated DWA
DWA switches off automatically after
several days. However, it remains
Any attempt to move the motor-
active for at least 10 days.
Anti-theft alarm system DWA

cycle, change its position, start it

without authorization or discon- Radio interference
nect the motorcycle battery, re-
Radio systems or devices which
sults in the alarm being triggered. 1 LED
transmit on the same frequency
The sensitivity of the system is 2 Right-hand button ( 64)
as the remote control of the
designed so that minor vibrations 3 Left-hand button (ribbed)
DWA can interfere with its func-
of the motorcycle do not trigger ( 63)
tion. With corresponding prob-
an alarm. Each theft attempt is
lems point the remote control at
signaled following activation of Activation
the motorcycle from a different
the system acoustically with the
direction. with anti-theft alarm system
siren and optically with synchro-
nized flashing of all 4 turn indica- (DWA) OE
tors.
You can adjust the behavior of
z your DWA in partial areas to
meet your needs.
Activation with motion If the alarm function is to be acti- Protection of the battery
sensor vated after the ignition has been in the control unit (anti- 5
switched off for more than one theft alarm system
minute, then the button 1 must 63
activated)
be pressed for longer than one
second.

Activation phase

Anti-theft alarm system DWA

The anti-theft alarm system re-
quires 15 seconds until it is com-
pletely activated. No alarm trig-
gering takes place during this
The alarm function will be acti- time.
vated
by pressing the button 1 of the If the alarm function is to be acti-
remote control once or vated after the ignition has been
by switching off the ignition (if switched off for more than one
programmed); after the ignition minute, then the button 1 must
is switched off, 30 seconds be pressed for longer than one
pass until the activation phase. second. After approx. one hour
in the deactivated state, the DWA
Activation is confirmed
switches off to protect the bat-
by the turn indicators lighting tery. To activate the alarm func- z
up twice and tion after this period, the ignition
with a double alarm tone. must be switched on and then
off again.
 Motion sensor when Turn indicators are illuminated Alarm
5 transporting the three times.
motorcycle Alarm tone sounds three times.
64
If, for example, the motorcycle Motion sensor is deactivated.
is to be transported by train, it is
advisable to switch off the motion Alarm function
sensor. The strong movements with anti-theft alarm system
Anti-theft alarm system DWA

could result in an accidental trig- (DWA) OE

gering of the alarm.
Alarm triggering
Deactivating motion The alarm can be set off by: The duration of the alarm
sensor the motion sensor is 26 seconds. The system
Switching on the ignition with is reactivated after another
an unauthorized key 12 seconds. A triggered alarm
Disconnection of the DWA can be interrupted at any time
from the motorcycle battery by pressing the button 1 of the
(DWA battery assumes the remote control. This function
power supply). does not change the state of the
anti-theft alarm system.
During the alarm, an alarm tone
sounds and the turn indicators
z Press button 1 of the remote flash. The type of alarm sound
control again during the activa- can be programmed.
tion phase.
Reason for triggering of Deactivation
the alarm with anti-theft alarm system
NOTICE
5
After the alarm function has been (DWA) OE If the alarm function is 65
deactivated, the alarm system deactivated by means of the
LED indicates the reason for any Deactivate alarm function remote control and the ignition
alarm activation which may have then not switched on, the
occurred for one minute: alarm function is automatically
reactivated after 30 seconds if

Anti-theft alarm system DWA

1x flash: motion sensor; motor-
cycle was tilted forward/back "Activation after ignition off" has
2 flashes: motion sensor; mo- been programmed.
torcycle was tilted to the side Turn indicators light up once.
3 flashes: ignition switched on Alarm tone sounds once (if
with unauthorized key programmed).
4 flashes: DWA disconnected Alarm function is deactivated.
from motorcycle battery Press button 1 of remote con-
trol once or switch on ignition Protection of the battery
Note on alarm triggering (anti-theft alarm system
with an authorized key.
If an alarm was triggered after deactivated)
the last activation of the alarm NOTICE After approx. one hour in the
function, then this is pointed out
The alarm function can only be activated state, the receiver
with a single signal tone after the
deactivated with the ignition key for the remote control in the
ignition is switched on.
DWA switches off to protect the z
if the emergency ON/OFF switch
is in the operating position. battery. The ignition must be
switched on to deactivate the
alarm function after this period.
 Programming Alarm tone: intermittent Switch on the ignition within
5 with anti-theft alarm system
Automatic activation of the ten seconds.
alarm function when the igni- Acknowledgment tone sounds
66 (DWA) OE
tion is switched off: no three times.
Programming options The programming function is
Programming DWA active.
The anti-theft alarm system can
be adapted to individual needs in The actual programming is car-
ried out in four steps, and Step 2
Anti-theft alarm system DWA

the following points:

Confirmation alarm tone after is not assigned any function. The
activation/deactivation of the number of flashing signals on the
DWA in addition to the turn alarm system LED of the motor-
indicators lighting up cycle shows the active program-
ming step. Pressing the button
Rising and falling or intermittent
1 is confirmed by an alarm tone,
alarm tone
and pressing the button 2 by an
Automatic activation of the
Deactivate alarm function. acknowledgment tone.
alarm function when the igni-
Switch on ignition. Step 1: is a confirmation tone
tion is switched off
Press button 1 three times. to sound after the DWA is acti-
Factory settings Acknowledgment tone sounds vated/deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is once. yes:
delivered with the following fac- Switch off the ignition within Press button 1.
z tory settings: ten seconds. no:
Confirmation alarm tone after Press button 2 three times. Press button 2.
activation/deactivation of the Acknowledgment tone sounds
DWA: no once.
 Step 2: When is the programming Logging on remote
This step is not assigned any canceled? control 5
function. There are two ways to cancel with anti-theft alarm system 67
Press button 1 or button 2. programming: (DWA) OE
Step 3: Which alarm tone is to By switching off the ignition
be selected? before the last programming When is it necessary to
step. log on a remote control?
rising and falling:

Anti-theft alarm system DWA

Automatically if more than 30 Should you log on an additional
Press button 1.
seconds pass between two remote control or want to replace
intermittent: programming steps. a lost remote control, then you
Press button 2. must always log on all remote
The data are not saved when
programming is canceled. controls with the DWA. You can
Step 4: Is the alarm function
log on a maximum of four remote
to be automatically activated
Save programming controls.
after the ignition is switched
off? There are two ways to save pro-
yes: gramming:
Press button 1. By switching off the ignition
after the last programming step
no: Automatically 30 seconds after
Press button 2. the last programming step

The alarm system LED goes out z

and four acknowledgment tones
are sounded.
 Logging on remote Acknowledgment tone sounds 4 remote controls have been
5 control twice. logged on.
You can log on a maximum of re- Ignition is switched off.
68 mote controls for the DWA. The No button was pressed for 30
logon for each remote control is seconds after the ignition was
carried out in three steps. switched off.
Press and hold button 1 and No button was pressed for 30
button 2. seconds after a remote control
Anti-theft alarm system DWA

LED flashes for ten seconds. was logged on.

As soon as the LED goes out,
release button 1 and button 2. After the logon is completed, the
LED lights up. LED flashes and the acknowledg-
Deactivate alarm function. ment tone sounds three times.
Press button 1 or button 2.
Switch on ignition.
Alarm tone sounds once.
Press button 2 three times. Synchronizing
LED goes out.
Acknowledgment tone sounds with anti-theft alarm system
Remote control is logged on.
once. (DWA) OE
Repeat the three previous work
Switch off the ignition within
steps for each additional re-
ten seconds. When is it necessary to
mote control.
Press button 2 three times. synchronize the remote
Acknowledgment tone sounds Logon ended control?
once. The logon is ended in the follow- The remote control must be syn-
z Switch on the ignition within ing situations: chronized when the buttons of
ten seconds. the remote control has been op-
erated more than 256 times out-
side the range of the receiver.
In this case, the receiver on the Battery Replace battery
motorcycle no longer reacts to
with anti-theft alarm system 5
the signals of the remote control.
(DWA) OE 69
Synchronize remote
When is a battery change
control
required?
The batteries of the remote con-

Anti-theft alarm system DWA

trol must be replaced after ap-
prox. 2-3 years. A weak battery
can be recognized from the fact
that the LED does not light up at Remove screw 1 and take off
all or only briefly when a button is lower housing section 2.
pressed. Slide old battery 3 forward un-
der bow 4.

Press and hold button 1 and ATTENTION

button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds. Unsuitable of improperly in-
serted batteries.
As soon as the LED goes out,
release button 1 and button 2. Component damage
LED lights up. Use specified battery (see
"Technical Data" chapter).
Press button 1 or button 2. z
When inserting the battery,
LED goes out.
make sure that the polarity is
Remote control is synchro-
correct.
nized.
 Install a new battery while mak- LED 2 begins to flash and
5 ing sure that positive terminal goes out after a few seconds.
of battery is at top. The remote-control is again
70 Position lower housing section ready to be used.
on nose 5 of front edge and
close while watching two guide
pins 6.
Install screw.
Anti-theft alarm system DWA

The LED of the remote control

lights up; i.e. the remote con-
trol must be activated.

z To activate the remote control

within the range of the receiver,
press the button 1 twice.
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6
71
Observe checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Off-road riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 z
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Securing motorcycle for trans-
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
 Safety instructions with standard running gear (see ger, the spring preload should be
6 Rider's equipment
the chapter "Technical Data"). adjusted accordingly.

72 The following clothing protects WARNING Correct loading

you while riding:
When cornering with low- WARNING
Helmet
ered motorcycles, motorcycle
Rider's suit
parts can contact the road Reduced riding stability
Gloves caused by overloading and
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surface sooner than normal.

Boots uneven loading.
Accident hazard
This applies even to short Carefully test the clearance of Accident hazard
z the motorcycle in an inclined Do not exceed the gross
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized position and adjust your riding weight limit and observe the
BMW Motorrad retailer will be style accordingly. loading information.
happy to advise you and has Test the clearance of your mo- Adjust spring preload and
the correct clothing for every torcycle at an angle in safe sit- damping rate for the current
purpose. uations. Remember to take the gross motorcycle weight.
limited ground clearance of your with case OA
Reduced clearance in motorcycle into account when Ensure that case volumes on
inclined position driving over curbs and similar ob- left and right are equal.
with lowered suspension OE stacles.
Make sure that weight is uni-
Motorcycles with lowered running Lowering the motorcycle reduces formly distributed between
gear have a reduced clearance the spring travel. A possible re- right and left.
in inclined position and to the duction in the accustomed driv- Pack heavy pieces of luggage
ground compared to motorcycles ing comfort may result. Espe- to bottom and inside of cases.
cially when riding with a passen-
Observe the maximum pay- fect the handling of your motor-
load and maximum speed as
Speed limit for driving
with tank rucksack
cycle, e.g.: 6
indicated on the label in the Incorrect settings of spring-
case (see also the chapter strut and shock absorber sys- 73
max 81 mph (max 130 km/h)
"Accessories"). tem
with rear bag OA Imbalanced load
with Topcase OA
Observe the maximum load Loose clothing
Observe the maximum pay- Insufficient tire inflation pres-
capacity of the rear bag and

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load and maximum speed as sure
the maximum speed at which
indicated on the label in the
the motorcycle may travel with Poor tire tread
topcase (see also the chapter
a rear bag fitted. Installed luggage systems, such z
"Accessories").
as cases, topcases and tank
Payload of rear bag
with tank backpack OA rucksacks.
Observe the maximum load ca-
Maximum speed with
pacity of the tank rucksack and max 3 lbs (max 1.5 kg)
the maximum speed at which
studded or winter tyres
the motorcycle may travel with Payload of rear bag
DANGER
a tank rucksack fitted.
Payload of tank rucksack max 3 lbs (max 1.5 kg) Maximum speed of the mo-
torcycle is higher than the
Speed permissible maximum speed
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg) of the tyres.
If you ride at high speed, always
Accident hazard caused by tyre
bear in mind that various bound-
damage at excessively high
ary conditions can adversely af-
speed.
 Observe the maximum permis- Burn hazard Comply with all specified main-
6 sible speed for the tyres. tenance intervals.
CAUTION
74 With studded or winter tyres, the
maximum permissible speed for Engine and exhaust system ATTENTION
the tyres must be observed. become very hot when the
Attach a label specifying the Unburned fuel in the catalytic
motorcycle is in use.
maximum permissible speed in converter.
Burn hazard
Damage to the catalytic con-
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the field of view of the instrument After parking the vehicle, make
cluster. verter.
sure that no persons or objects
Note the points listed for
z come into contact with the en-
Risk of poisoning protection of the catalytic
gine and exhaust system.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon converter.
monoxide, which is colorless and Catalytic converter
odorless but highly toxic. Danger of overheating
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
WARNING to enter the catalytic converter, ATTENTION
there is a danger of overheating
Harmful exhaust gas. and damage. Engine idling for a lengthy
Danger of suffocation The following must be observed: period while at a standstill.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes. Do not run the fuel tank dry Overheating caused by insuffi-
Do not run the engine in Do not run the engine with the cient cooling. In extreme cases,
closed rooms. spark-plug cap removed the motorcycle could catch fire.
Stop the engine immediately if Do not allow the engine to idle
it misfires unnecessarily.
Use unleaded fuel only After starting, ride off
immediately.
Modifications Firm seating of cases and lug- Checking coolant level
gage ( 111). 6
ATTENTION Lubricating chain ( 113).
At every third refuelling stop: 75
Check chain sag ( 113).
Modifications to the motor- without Electronic Suspension
cycle (e.g. engine control Adjustment (ESA) OE Starting
unit, throttle valves, clutch). Adjusting spring preload at rear
Damage to the affected parts, wheel ( 52). Starting the engine

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failure of safety-relevant func- Adjust damping on rear wheel
tions. Damage caused by modifi- ATTENTION
( 54).
cations invalidates the warranty. z
Sufficient transmission gear-
Do not make any with Electronic Suspension Ad-
box lubrication only when the
modifications. justment (ESA) OE
engine is running.
Adjust the chassis ( 55).
Transmission damage
Observe checklist Do not allow the motorcycle to
Checking engine oil level
Use the following checklist to ( 105). roll for longer periods or push it
check your motorcycle at regu- Check front brake pad thick- over longer distances with the
lar intervals. ness ( 107). engine switched off.
Before every journey: Checking brake pad thickness Switch on ignition.
Function of the brake system at rear ( 108). Pre-Ride Check in progress
Function of the lighting and Checking front brake fluid level ( 76)
signal system ( 109). ABS self-diagnosis is
Check clutch function ( 111). Checking rear brake fluid level performed ( 77).
( 110).
Checking tire tread depth
( 112).
 with Automatic Stability Control ter "Technical Data" may pro-
6 (ASC) OE vide assistance ( 142).
ASC self-diagnosis in progress
76
( 77). Pre-Ride Check
Engage neutral, or pull back When the ignition is switched on
clutch lever if a gear is en- the instrument cluster performs a
gaged. test routine including the analog
display instruments as well as the
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NOTICE warning and indicator lights - this

is the "Pre-Ride-Check." Starting
You cannot start the motorcycle Press starter button 1.
z the engine before the test rou-
with the side stand extended and tine is completed will cancel the
a gear engaged. The engine will NOTICE
remainder of the routine.
switch itself off if it is started with The starting attempt is automati-
the transmission in neutral and cally interrupted if battery voltage Phase 1
then a gear is engaged before is too low. Recharge the battery The needles on the tachometer
retracting the side stand. before you attempt to start the and speedometer rotate to their
For cold starts and at low engine again, or use jumper ca- end positions. Simultaneously all
ambient temperatures: pull the bles and a donor battery to start. warning and indicator lights are
lever to disengage the clutch More detailed information can activated sequentially.
and twist the throttle grip be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting". Phase 2
slightly.
The universal warning lamp
Engine starts. changes from yellow to red.
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting chart in chap-
Phase 3 check the wheel speed sensors, An ABS error is indicated follow-
The needles on the tachome- the motorcycle must be driven a ing completion of the ABS self- 6
ter and speedometer return to few yards. diagnosis routine.
77
their initial positions. At the same It remains possible to continue
Phase 1
time, the previously activated riding. It must be noted that
warning and indicator lights are Check on system components the ABS function is not avail-
now switched off in reverse se- monitored by the diagnostic sys- able.
quence. tem while motorcycle is parked. Have the malfunction corrected

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ABS indicator light flashes. as soon as possible at an
If one of the needles fails to authorized service facility,
move, or if one of the warning preferably an authorized z
and indicator lamps fails to light BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Phase 2
up:
Have the malfunction corrected Check wheel sensors while start- ASC self-diagnosis
as soon as possible at an ing off.
with Automatic Stability Control
authorized service facility, ABS indicator light flashes. (ASC) OE
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer. The self-diagnosis routine
ABS self-diagnosis is determining whether the
ABS self-diagnosis BMW Motorrad Integral ASC
completed
The self-diagnosis routine is ready for operation. The
The ABS indicator and warning
is determining whether self-diagnosis routine runs
light goes out.
BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for automatically when you switch on
operation. The self-diagnosis Check the display of all indica- the ignition.
routine runs automatically when tor and warning lights.
you switch on the ignition. To
 Phase 1 ASC functionality is no longer Have first run-in check con-
6 Check on system components available. ducted after 300 - 750 mls
monitored by diagnostic sys- Have the malfunction corrected (500 - 1,200 km).
78 as soon as possible at an
tem while motorcycle is parked.
ASC indicator and warning authorized service facility, Brake pads
light flashes slowly. preferably an authorized New brake pads must be run in
BMW Motorrad Retailer. before they achieve their opti-
Phase 2 mum friction force. This initial
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Diagnostic system evaluates Breaking in reduction in braking efficiency

status of monitored system can be compensated for by ex-
Engine
z components while motorcycle erting greater pressure on the
While running in the motorcy- brake levers.
is underway (at least 3.1 mph cle, vary the throttle opening
[5 km/h]). and engine-speed range fre- WARNING
ASC indicator and warning quently; avoid driving for long
light flashes slowly. periods at a constant speed. New brake pads.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec- Extension of the braking distance.
ASC self-diagnosis Accident hazard.
tions of road if possible.
completed Brake early.
Observe the engine run-in
The ASC indicator and warning speeds.
light goes out. Tires
Engine run-in speed New tires have a smooth sur-
If an ASC error is indicated fol-
face. This must be roughened by
lowing completion of the ASC
riding in a restrained manner at
self-diagnosis routine: <5000 min-1
various heel angles until the tires
It remains possible to continue
are run in. This running in proce-
riding. Please be aware that
dure is essential if the tires are to Engine speed warning Activating engine speed
achieve maximum grip. warning 6
WARNING 79

Loss of adhesion of new tires

on wet roads and at extreme
angles.

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Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.
z
The engine speed warning sig-
Speed nals to the driver that the red Press and hold button 1 and
with onboard computer OE engine speed range has been button 2 simultaneously until
reached. This signal is shown in display changes.
red by the flashing of the anti- FLASH (engine speed warn-
theft alarm indicator light 1. ing indicator) and ON or OFF
The signal is maintained until the are shown.
transmission is upshifted or the Press button 1 until desired
engine speed is reduced. It can state is shown.
be activated or deactivated by ON: engine speed warning acti-
the driver. vated.
OFF: engine speed warning
deactivated.
To save the setting made,
press and hold button 1 and
 button 2 simultaneously until Delayed braking effect caused by preload and spring strut
6 the display changes. dirty brake discs and brake pads. damping.
Brake early until the brakes are
80 Off-road riding braked clean. Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
After driving offroad checking the rims for possible
ATTENTION
BMW Motorrad recommends damage after riding offroad.
that the following be observed Riding on unpaved or dirty
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after driving offroad: roads. Air cleaner insert

Increased brake pad wear.
Tire inflation pressure ATTENTION
z Check the brake pad thickness
WARNING more often and replace the Dirty air filter element.
brake pads sooner. Engine damage
When riding off-road, re- When driving in dusty terrain,
duced tyre pressure when Spring preload and damping
check air filter insert for soiling
riding on paved surfaces. at short intervals and clean or
WARNING
Risk of accident due to poorer replace if necessary.
driving characteristics. Modified values for spring
Ensure proper tyre inflation Use under very dusty conditions
preload and spring strut
pressure. (deserts, savannas, etc.) requires
damping when riding off-
the use of air filter elements spe-
road.
Brakes cially developed for these kinds
Poorer driving characteristics on of applications.
WARNING paved surfaces.
Before returning to on-road
Riding on unpaved or dirty use, reset the correct spring
roads.
Brakes brake pressure is generated as Wet, soiled brakes
How do you achieve
quickly as possible and with great Moisture and dirt on the brake 6
force, dynamic load distribution rotors and the brake pads result
the shortest stopping lags behind the progressive in- 81
in a decrease in the braking ac-
distances? creases in deceleration rate and tion.
The dynamic load distribution be- the braking force cannot be com- Delayed or poorer braking action
tween the front and rear wheel pletely transferred to the road must be expected in the follow-
changes during braking. The surface. The front wheel can lock ing situations:

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heavier you brake, the greater up. When driving in the rain and
the weight transfer to the front Locking up of the front wheel through puddles.
wheel. Increases in the load on is prevented by BMW Motorrad After washing the motorcycle.
z
an individual wheel are accom- ABS.
When driving on roads spread
panied by a rise in the effective
Descending mountain with salt.
braking force that the wheel can
passes After working on the brakes
provide.
due to oil or grease residues.
To achieve the shortest possi-
WARNING When driving on soiled roads
ble braking distance, the front
or offroad.
brake must be applied quickly Braking only with the rear-
and with progressively greater wheel brake when descend-
levels of force. This procedure WARNING
ing mountain passes.
provides ideal exploitation of the
Loss of braking action. Destruc- Moisture and dirt.
extra weight transfer to the front
tion of the brakes caused by Poorer braking action.
wheel. The clutch should also
overheating. Brake until brakes are dry or
be disengaged at the same time.
Use both front and rear brakes, clean; clean if necessary.
With the frequently instructed
and make use of the engine's
"forced braking," in which the
braking effect as well.
 Brake early until the full braking Do not sit on the motorcycle
6 action is available again. when it is parked on the side ATTENTION
stands. Folding in of the main stand
82 Parking your Fold out side stand and park during strong movements.
motorcycle motorcycle. Component damage caused by
Side stand If the slope of the road permits, tipping over.
turn the handlebars to the left. Do not sit on the motorcycle
Switch off engine.
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On a grade, the motorcycle while it is resting on the center

ATTENTION should always face uphill; se- stand.
lect 1st gear.
z Poor ground conditions in
Fold out center stand and jack
Center stand up motorcycle.
area of stand.
On a grade, the motorcycle
Component damage caused by with center stand OE
should always face uphill; se-
tipping over.
Switch off engine. lect 1st gear.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION Refueling
Poor ground conditions in Fuel specifications
ATTENTION area of stand. For optimal fuel economy, the
Component damage caused by gasoline should be sulfur-free or
Loading of the side stand very low in sulfur content.
tipping over.
with additional weight.
Always check that the ground
Component damage cause by ATTENTION
under the stand is level and
tipping over.
firm. Leaded fuel.
Damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
WARNING
6
Do not refuel with leaded gaso- Escaping of fuel due to ex-
line or gasoline with metallic 83
Super unleaded (max. 10 % pansion under exposure to
additives, e.g. manganese or ethanol, E10) heat with overfilled fuel tank.
iron. 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) Accident hazard
89 AKI Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION

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with unleaded regular gaso-
Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel. line OE ATTENTION
Damage to the engine and fuel Regular unleaded (minor re- Fuel attacks plastic surfaces. z
supply. strictions with regard to power Surfaces become unattractive or
Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel and fuel consumption) (max. cloudy.
with an ethanol content of 85 10 % ethanol, E10) Immediately clean plastic parts
%, or with Flex Fuel. 87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON) after contact with fuel.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol 87 AKI
Make sure ground is level and
content of 10 %, meaning
Refueling procedure firm and place motorcycle on
"E10," may be used for refuel-
side stand.
ing. Ethanol should satisfy the
quality standards for the US WARNING
NOTICE
(ASTM 4806xx) and Canada Fuel is highly flammable.
(CGSB-3.511xx). xx - com- The available fuel tank volume
Fire and explosion hazard.
ply with the current standard in can only be optimally used with
Do not smoke. Never bring
each case. the vehicle standing on the side
a naked flame near the fuel
stand.
tank.
6 NOTICE Reserve fuel quantity

84 When refueling after running on

fuel reserve, the resulting total min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
fuel quantity must be greater Press fuel tank cap down firmly
than the fuel reserve, so that the to close.
new filling level is detected and Remove key and close protec-
the fuel warning light is switched
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tive cap.
off.
z
Open protective cap. Securing motorcycle
Unlock cap of fuel tank with NOTICE for transport
ignition key and fold up.
The "usable fuel quantity" spec- Protect all components, along
ified in the technical data is the which straps are routed,
fuel quantity, which can be re- against scratching. For
fueled if the fuel tank was com- example, use adhesive tape or
pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine soft cloths.
dies off due to lack of fuel.

Usable fuel quantity

Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l)

Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler neck.
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Fasten straps at rear on both
ATTENTION ATTENTION sides on rear frame and ten-
z
Motorcycle tips to the side Pinching of components. sion.
when raising. Component damage Tension all straps evenly; the
Component damage cause by motorcycle should be pulled
Do not pinch components,
tipping over. down against its springs with
e.g. brake lines or wiring
the suspension compressed as
Secure the motorcycle against harnesses.
much as possible.
tipping to the side, preferably Fasten straps at front on both
with the assistance of a second sides on lower fork bridge and
person. tension.
Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
side stand or center stand.
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Brake system with BMW Motorrad
7
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 87

Engine management with

BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 91

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 Brake system with riding stability regardless of the Lifting off rear wheel
7 BMW Motorrad ABS road condition. During extremely heavy and rapid
88 decelerations, however, it is pos-
How does ABS work? What happens when
sible under certain circumstances
The maximum braking force that rough roads are that the BMW Motorrad Antilock
can be transferred to the road encountered? Brake System cannot prevent
surface is partially dependent on Bumpy or rough roads can briefly the rear wheel from lifting off the
the friction coefficient of the road lead to a loss of contact between ground. In these cases, the mo-
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surface. Gravel, ice, snow and the tires and the road surface, torcycle can also flip end over
wet roads offer a considerably until the transferable braking end.
poorer friction coefficient than a force is reduced to zero. If brak-
dry, clean asphalt surface. The ing is carried out in this situa- WARNING
poorer the friction coefficient of tion, ABS must reduce the brake
the road surface is, the longer Lifting off of the rear wheel
pressure to ensure driving sta-
the braking distance will be. due to heavy braking.
bility when restoring contact to
If the maximum transferable brak- Accident hazard
the road. At this point in time,
ing force is exceeded when the the BMW Motorrad ABS must When braking heavily, bear in
z driver increases the brake pres- assume extremely low friction co- mind that the ABS control can-
sure, the wheels begin to lock efficients (gravel, ice, snow) so not always be relied on to pre-
and driving stability is lost, and a that the running wheels turn in vent the rear wheel from lifting
fall can result. Before this situa- every imaginable case and the off the ground.
tion occurs, ABS intervenes and driving stability is ensured. After
adjusts the brake pressure to the detecting the actual conditions,
maximum transferable braking the system adjusts the optimum
force. This enables the wheels brake pressure.
to continue to turn and maintains
What are the design driving conditions can also lead How important is regular
characteristics of the to a fault message. maintenance? 7
BMW Motorrad ABS? Unusual driving conditions:
89
The BMW Motorrad ABS en- Driving on the rear wheel WARNING
sures driving stability on any sur- (wheelie) for a longer period.
Failure to have maintenance
face within the limits of driving Rear wheel spinning in place
performed on the brake sys-
physics. The system is not op- with front brake pulled (burn
tem regularly.
out).

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timized for special requirements Accident hazard
resulting under extreme weather Heating up on the main or aux-
To ensure that the
conditions offroad or on the race- iliary stand at idle or with gear
BMW Motorrad ABS is in a
track. engaged.
properly maintained condition,
Locked-up rear wheel for a
it is vital that the specified
Special situations longer period of time, e.g.
service intervals are kept to.
To detect the tendency of the when riding downhill offroad.
wheels to lock up, the speeds Reserves for safety
Should a fault code occur due to
of the front and rear wheel are
one of the driving conditions de- But remember: the potentially
compared. If implausible values
are detected over a longer period
scribed above, the ABS function shorter braking distances which z
can be reactivated by switching BMW Motorrad ABS permits
of time, the ABS function is de-
the ignition off and then on again. must not be used as an excuse
activated for safety reasons and
for careless riding. ABS is pri-
an ABS error is indicated. The
marily a means of ensuring a
condition for a fault code is the
safety margin in genuine emer-
completed self-diagnosis.
gencies.
In addition to problems on the
Be careful in curves! When you
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
apply the brakes on a corner,
 the motorcycle's weight and What are the design Do not reduce the system's ex-
7 momentum take over and even characteristics of the tra safety margin with careless
BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to BMW Motorrad ASC? riding or unnecessary risks.
90 counteract their effects.
The BMW Motorrad ASC is an
Special situations
assistance system for the rider
Engine management As lean angles increase, accel-
and is designed for driving on
with BMW Motorrad public roads. Especially at the eration potential is also progres-
ASC sively restricted by the laws of
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limits of physics, the rider has

a considerable influence on the physics. This can result in de-
with Automatic Stability Control layed acceleration when coming
(ASC) OE extent of the control that ASC
can provide (shifting weight in out of very tight curves.
How does ASC work? curves, loose loads).
To detect spinning or slipping
The BMW Motorrad ASC com- The system is not optimized for
away of the rear wheel, the
pares the wheel speeds of the special requirements resulting
speeds of the front and
front and rear wheels. From the under extreme weather condi-
rear wheel are compared. If
speed difference the slip, and tions offroad or on the racetrack.
implausible values are detected
with it the stability reserves on The BMW Motorrad ASC can be
z deactivated for these cases.
over a longer period of time, the
the rear wheel are determined. ASC function is deactivated for
When a slip limit is exceeded, the safety reasons and an ASC fault
WARNING
engine torque is adapted by the is indicated. The condition for a
engine management system. Risky riding style. fault code is the completed self-
Accident hazard despite ASC. diagnosis.
The rider is always responsi- In the following unusual driving
ble for adapting his/her driving conditions, the BMW Motorrad
style.
ASC can be automatically deacti- a stable driving state again as The sensors are equipped with
vated. quickly as possible. a centrifugal controller, which 7
Unusual driving conditions: does not enable the transmis-
On a slippery surface, the 91
Driving on the rear wheel sion of the measured values until
(wheelie) for a longer period throttle grip should never be a speed of approx. 18.5 mph
with ASC deactivated suddenly turned back completely (30 km/h) is reached. Before
without pulling the clutch at initial reception of the tire infla-
Rear wheel spinning in place
the same time. The engine tion pressure, -- is shown in the
with front brake engaged (burn

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braking torque can cause the display for each tire. The sensors
out)
rear wheel to block, resulting in continue to transmit the moni-
Heating up on the main or aux-
an unstable driving state. This tored data for approx. 15 min-
iliary stand at idle or with gear
case cannot be controlled by the utes after the motorcycle comes
engaged
BMW Motorrad ASC. to a stop.
The ASC is reactivated by
switching the ignition on and Tire Pressure Control Temperature
off and then driving at a speed TPC/RDC compensation
above 3 mph (5 km/h). with Tire Pressure Control The tire inflation pressure is tem-
(TPC/RDC) OE perature dependent, i.e., it in- z
If the front wheel loses contact creases or decreases together
with the ground during extreme Operation with the tire temperature. The
acceleration, the ASC reduces tire temperature is dependent on
A sensor located in each tire
the engine torque until the front the ambient temperature and on
monitors the air temperature and
wheel touches the ground again. the driving style and duration.
the inflation pressure inside the
In this case, BMW Motorrad rec- tire and transmits this information
ommends turning back the throt- to the control unit.
tle grip somewhat to achieve
 The tire inflation pressures are Inflation pressure outside the
7 shown temperature-compen- permissible tolerance
sated in the multifunction display;
92 Adjusting inflation
they refer to a tire temperature
of 68 F (20 C). No tempera- pressure
ture compensation takes place in Compare the TPC/RDC value in
the inflation pressure testers at the multifunction display with the
filling stations, meaning that the value on the back cover of the
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measured tire inflation pressure Rider's Manual. The difference

varies according to tire temper- between the two values must be
ature. As a result, the pressure compensated with the air pres-
figures indicated by the gauges sure tester at the filling station.
at filling stations will usually vary
from those appearing in the mul- Example: According to the
tifunction display. Rider's Manual, the tire inflation
pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar),
Tire inflation pressure however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is
z ranges shown in the multifunction
The TPC/RDC control unit distin- display. The tester at the
guishes between three inflation filling station indicates 34.8 psi
pressure ranges matched to the (2.4 bar). This value must be
motorcycle: increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) to
Inflation pressure within the 37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in order to
permissible tolerance produce the correct tire inflation
Inflation pressure at the limits pressure.
of the permissible tolerance
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
8
93
Onboard power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Accessories
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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 General instructions Whenever you are planning mod-
8 BMW Motorrad recommends
CAUTION ifications, comply with all the le-
Use of products from other gal requirements. The motorcy-
94 the use of parts and accessories
manufacturers. cle must not infringe on national
for your motorcycle that are ap-
road-motorcycle construction and
proved by BMW for this purpose. Safety risk
use regulations of your country.
Your authorized BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad cannot exam-
retailer will be happy to provide ine or test each product of out-
Onboard power sockets
Accessories

qualified advice on the selection side origin to ensure that it can

of genuine BMW parts and ac- be used on or in connection Information on using onboard
cessories as well as other BMW- with BMW motorcycles without power sockets:
approved products. constituting a safety hazard.
These parts and products have Nor is this guarantee provided Automatic deactivation
been tested by BMW for safety, when the official approval of Onboard sockets are switched off
z a specific country has been automatically under the following
function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for these granted. Tests conducted by conditions:
products. these instances cannot make if the battery's voltage falls be-
BMW is unable to accept any li- provision for all operating con- low the level required to start
ability whatsoever for parts and ditions experienced by BMW the vehicle
accessories which it has not ap- motorcycles and, consequently, If the maximum loadability
proved. they are not sufficient in some specified in the technical data
Observe the information on circumstances. is exceeded
the importance of wheel sizes Use only parts and accessories during starting.
for chassis control systems approved by BMW for your
( 115). motorcycle.
Operating electrical acces- do not interfere with the
sories driver's freedom of movement 8
Additional devices connected to do not limit steering angles and
handling characteristics 95
onboard sockets can only be put
into operation when the ignition cannot be caught or trapped.
is switched on. The accessory
remains operational if the igni- Luggage
tion is subsequently switched off.

Accessories
Lashing down luggage
Onboard sockets are switched off
approx. 15 minutes after switch- Route luggage belt 2 as shown
ing off the ignition to reduce the using example of a luggage roll.
strain on the onboard electrical Check piece of luggage for se-
system. cure hold.
Additional devices with low z
power consumption are possibly Case
not detected by the vehicle
electronics. In these cases, Open case
onboard sockets are already with case OA
switched off shortly after the Route luggage belts between
ignition is switched off. motorcycle and along anti-slip
locks 1.
Cable routing
The cords from the power
sockets to the devices must be
routed in such a way that they:
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96

Accessories

Turn key 1 in case lock per- Press yellow button 4 down-

pendicular to direction of travel. ward while opening case lid. ATTENTION
Hold down yellow locking de- Folding down the carrying
vice 2 and fold out carrying Close case
z with case OA
handle when the case is
handle 3. locked.
Turn key in case lock perpen- Damage to the locking tab.
dicular to direction of travel. Before folding down the car-
Close case lid. rying handle, make sure that
The lid clicks audibly into place. the slot of the case lock is per-
pendicular to the direction of
travel.
Fold carrying handle 3 down.
Turn key in case lock in the
direction of travel and remove.
Adjust case volume Remove case
with case OA with case OA 8
Open and empty case. 97

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Pull up red release lever 4.
Locking flap 5 pops up.
Fold locking flap all the way
Turn key 1 in case lock per- open.
pendicular to direction of travel.
z
Remove case from mount by
Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Hold down yellow locking de- its handle.
end position to obtain smaller vice 2 and fold out carrying
volume. handle 3. Mounting case
Engage pivot lever 1 in lower with case OA
end position to set larger vol-
ume. Turn key in case lock perpen-
Close case. dicular to direction of travel.
 pendicular to the direction of
8 travel.

98 Fold carrying handle down.

Turn key in direction of travel
and remove.

Maximum payload and

maximum speed
Accessories

Observe maximum payload and

Fold up locking flap 5 com- Press locking flap 5 downward top speed as indicated on label
pletely by pulling red release as far as possible and hold in in case.
lever 4 upward if necessary. place. If you cannot find your combi-
Press red release lever 4 nation of motorcycle and case
z
downward. on the label, contact your BMW
The locking flap 5 clicks into Motorrad Retailer.
place. The following values apply to the
combination described here:
ATTENTION
Maximum speed for rid-
Folding down the carrying ing with case
handle when the case is
locked. max 112 mph (max 180 km/h)
Damage to the locking tab.
Insert case in case carrier 6, Before folding down the car-
then swing as far as possible rying handle, make sure that
onto mount 7. the slot of the case lock is per-
 Payload per case
8
99
max 22 lbs (max 10 kg)

Topcase
Open the Topcase

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with Topcase OA
Press yellow button 4 toward Close Topcase lid with firm
front while pressing Topcase pressure.
lid upward.
ATTENTION
Closing the Topcase z
Folding down the carrying
with Topcase OA
handle when the case is
Turn key in Topcase lock into locked.
vertical position. Damage to the locking tab.
Before folding down the car-
Turn key 1 in Topcase lock rying handle, make sure that
into vertical position. the slot of the topcase lock is
Hold down yellow locking de- vertical.
vice 2 and fold out carrying Fold carrying handle 3 down.
handle 3. Carrying handle audibly en-
gages.
 Turn key in Topcase lock into Removing topcase
8 horizontal position and remove. with Topcase OA
100 Adjusting Topcase
volume
with Topcase OA

Open and empty Topcase.

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Pull red release lever 4 toward

rear.
Locking flap 5 pops up.
Turn key 1 in topcase lock into Fold locking flap 5 all the way
z vertical position. open.
Hold down yellow locking de- Remove topcase from mount-
vice 2 and fold out carrying ing by its handle.
handle 3.
Mounting the topcase
Engage pivot lever 1 in front
with Topcase OA
end position to set larger vol-
ume. Turn key in Topcase lock into
Engage pivot lever 1 in rear vertical position.
end position to set smaller vol-
ume.
Close Topcase.
 Press topcase onto topcase Before folding down the car-
retaining plate at rear. rying handle, make sure that 8
the slot of the topcase lock is
vertical. 101

Fold carrying handle down.

Turn key into horizontal posi-
tion and remove.

Accessories
Maximum payload and
Fold up locking flap 5 com- maximum speed
pletely by pulling red release Observe maximum payload and
lever 4 toward rear if neces- top speed as indicated on label
sary. Fold locking flap 5 closed as in Topcase.
far as possible and hold in z
If you cannot find your combina-
place. tion of motorcycle and topcase
Press red release lever 4 to- on the label, contact your BMW
ward front. Motorrad Retailer.
Locking flap clicks into place. The following values apply to the
combination described here:
ATTENTION
Maximum speed limit for
Folding down the carrying driving with a Topcase
handle when the case is
locked. max 112 mph (max 180 km/h)
Hook topcase into front hold- Damage to the locking tab.
ers 1 of topcase retaining plate.
8 Payload of Topcase

102
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
9
103
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Maintenance
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 z
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Fairings and panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
 General instructions Onboard tool kit 3 Open-ended wrench
9 The "Maintenance" chapter de- Standard tool kit
Wrench size: 17 mm
Adjusting mirror arm
104 scribes work involving the check-
( 52).
ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with 4 Torx wrench T40
a minimum of effort. Adjusting headlight range
If special tightening torques are ( 57).
5 Reversible screwdriver in-
Maintenance

to be taken into account for

assembly, these are listed. An sert
overview of all required tightening Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
torques is contained in the Removing center fairing
chapter "Technical Data". panel ( 129).
Information on additional main- 1 Screwdriver handle
z tenance and repair work is pro- 2 Reversible screwdriver in- Service tool kit
vided in the Repair Manual for sert with service toolkit OA
your vehicle on DVD, which you with Phillips and straight
can obtain from your authorized blade
BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing front and
rear turn indicator light
Special tools and thorough spe- sources ( 127).
cialized knowledge are required Replacing license-plate
to carry out some of the work bulb ( 128).
described here. If you are in Removing battery
doubt, consult an authorized ( 135).
workshop, preferably your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
 higher the level of oil in the
sump. 9
Misinterpretation of the oil capac-
ity 105
Only check the oil level after
a longer journey or when the
engine is warm.

Maintenance
Wipe area around oil filler loca-
tion clean.
For more extensive service op- Allow engine to idle until fan
erations (such as wheel removal starts, then let it continue run- ATTENTION
and installation), BMW Motorrad ning for an additional minute. Motorcycle tips to the side
has put together a service tool kit Switch off engine. when raising.
matched to your motorcycle. You Make sure ground is level and z
Component damage cause by
can purchase this tool kit from firm and hold motorcycle at op- tipping over.
your authorized BMW Motorrad erating temperature vertically. Secure the motorcycle against
retailer. with center stand OE tipping to the side, preferably
Make sure ground is level and with the assistance of a second
Engine oil firm and place motorcycle at person.
Checking engine oil level operating temperature on its
Remove oil dipstick 1.
center stand.
ATTENTION
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the
 If the oil level is below MIN mark:
9 Topping up engine oil ( 106).
106 If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have fluid level corrected by an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Maintenance

Install oil dipstick.

Wipe off the graduated sec-
Specified level of engine
tion 2 with a dry cloth Topping up engine oil
oil
Position oil dipstick on oil filler Make sure ground is level and
opening, but do not screw in. between MIN and MAX mark- firm and park motorcycle.
z Remove oil dipstick and read ing Clean the area adjacent to the
fluid level. oil filler opening.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up

Viscosity rating
max 0.4 quarts (max 0.4 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
 Brake system Check front brake pad
Checking brake operation thickness 9
Actuate the handbrake lever. Make sure ground is level and 107
firm and park motorcycle.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly

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perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
Remove oil dipstick 1.
perceptible:
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Too little or too much engine
Improper working on the z
oil.
brake system. Visually inspect left and right
Engine damage
Endangering of the operating brake pads to determine their
Always make sure that the oil
safety of the brake system. thickness. Direction of view:
level is correct.
Have all work on the brake sys- between wheel and front wheel
Add engine oil up to specified tem carried out by experts. control to brake calipers 1.
level.
Have the brakes checked at an
Checking engine oil level
authorized workshop, preferably
( 105).
an authorized BMW Motorrad
Install oil dipstick.
retailer.
 Reduced braking action. Damage
9 to the brake.
In order to ensure the operat-
108 ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Maintenance

Have the brake pads replaced

at an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized Conduct a visual inspection of
Front brake-pad wear
BMW Motorrad dealer. the brake pad thickness. Direc-
limit
tion of view: from rear at brake
Checking brake pad caliper 1.
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
z (Only friction material without thickness at rear
Rear brake-pad wear
carrier plate. The wear mark- Make sure ground is level and limit
ings, i.e. the grooves, must be firm and park motorcycle.
clearly visible.) min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
If the wear indicators are no carrier plate.)
longer clearly visible: If brake pads are worn:
WARNING WARNING
Dropping below the minimum Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness. pad thickness.
Reduced braking action. Damage
to the brake. NOTICE
9
In order to ensure the operat- The brake fluid level in the brake-
ing reliability of the brake sys- 109
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
tem, make sure that the brake pad wear.
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.

Maintenance
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer. WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
Checking front brake fluid
brake-fluid reservoir.
level z
Considerably reduced braking
Make sure ground is level and performance caused by air in the
firm and hold motorcycle verti- brake system. Front brake fluid level
cally. Check brake fluid level (visual check)
with center stand OE regularly.
Make sure ground is level and Brake fluid, DOT4
firm and place motorcycle on Check brake fluid level in front
The brake fluid level must not
its center stand. brake-fluid reservoir 1.
fall below the MIN mark.
Move handlebars into straight-
If brake fluid level falls below the
ahead position.
approved level:
 Have the defect corrected as
9 soon as possible by an autho- NOTICE
rized workshop, preferably an The brake fluid level in the brake-
110 authorized BMW Motorrad re- fluid reservoir drops due to brake
tailer. pad wear.
Checking rear brake fluid
level
Maintenance

Make sure ground is level and

firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally. WARNING
with center stand OE
Insufficient brake fluid in the
Make sure ground is level and
brake-fluid reservoir.
z firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand. Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system. Rear brake fluid level (vi-
Check brake fluid level sual check)
regularly.
Brake fluid, DOT4
Read brake fluid level at rear
The brake fluid level must not
brake-fluid reservoir 1.
fall below the MIN mark.

If brake fluid level falls below the

approved level:
 Have the defect corrected as Topping up coolant
soon as possible by an autho- 9
rized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re- 111
tailer.

Coolant
Checking coolant level

Maintenance
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle. Coolant, specified level
Open cap 1 of expansion tank.
Add coolant up to specified
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion level using a suitable funnel.
agents Close cap of expansion tank.
z
between MIN and MAX marks
on the expansion tank Clutch
If coolant level drops below ap- Check clutch function
proved level: Pull back the clutch lever.
Add coolant. Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Read off coolant level on ex-
pansion tank 1. Viewing di- If no clear pressure point can be
rection: from front through felt:
windshield and right-hand side Have the clutch checked by an
panel. authorized workshop, preferably
 an authorized BMW Motorrad If clutch play is outside tolerance: that it does not move out of
9 retailer. Adjusting clutch play ( 112). position.
Pull rubber grommet 1 over the
112 Checking clutch play Adjusting clutch play nuts.

Wheel rims and tires

Check wheel rims
Maintenance

Make sure ground is level and

firm and park motorcycle.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
z Actuate the clutch lever until Slide rubber grommet 1 to the by a specialist service facil-
resistance can be felt. Observe side. ity, preferably an authorized
cut-out 1 in the handlebar fit- Loosen the nut 2. BMW Motorrad retailer.
ting. To increase clutch play: turn
The edge of cable mount 2 adjusting screw 3 into handle- Checking tire tread depth
should move to the edge of bar fitting.
handlebar fitting 3. To decrease clutch play: turn WARNING
Clutch cable play adjusting screw 3 out of han- Riding with heavily worn
dlebar fitting. tyres
Check clutch play ( 112). Risk of accident due to poorer
0.2 in (5 mm) (Handlebars in Tighten nut 2 while holding rideability
straight-ahead position) adjusting screw 3 to ensure
 If necessary, replace the tyres Chain Turn the rear wheel until the
before the legally specified
Lubricating chain
position with the lowest chain 9
minimum tread depth is sag is reached.
reached. 113
ATTENTION
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle. Insufficient cleaning and lu-
Measure tire tread depth in brication of the drive chain.
Increased wear.

Maintenance
main tread grooves with wear
indicating marks. Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.
NOTICE
Lubricate drive chain at least
Tread wear marks are integrated every 620 mls (1000 km). Af-
into the main grooves on every ter driving though water or dust
and dirt, carry out lubricate ear- Press chain upward and down- z
tire. If the tire tread has worn ward using a screwdriver and
down to the level of the marks, lier accordingly.
measure difference A.
the tire is completely worn. The Switch off ignition and engage
locations of the marks are indi- Neutral. Chain sag
cated on the edge of the tire, e.g. Clean drive chain with suitable
by the letters TI, TWI or by an cleaning agent, dry and apply
arrow. chain lubricant. 1.2...1.6 in (30...40 mm) (Mo-
Wipe off excess lubricant. torcycle unloaded on side
When the minimum tread depth stand)
is reached: Check chain sag
Replace tires concerned. with lowered suspension OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
 Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and Rotate rear wheel toward front
9 Chain sag
right. of vehicle until the chain is ten-
Adjust chain sag with adjusting sioned.
114 screws 3 on left and right. Determine chain length below
0.8...1.2 in (20...30 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unloaded on side Check chain sag ( 113). the rear wheel swinging arm
stand) Ensure that the figures 4 indi- with 9 rivets.
If the measured value is outside cating the adjustment settings
are identical on left and right.
Maintenance

the approved tolerance:

Adjusting chain sag ( 114). Tighten locknuts 2 on left and
right with appropriate torque.
Adjusting chain sag Locknut of drive-chain
Make sure ground is level and tensioning screw
firm and park motorcycle.
z 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to specified torque.
Permissible chain length
Rear-wheel quick-release
axle in swinging arm
max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
(Measured over the center of
10 rivets, chain tensioned)
Check chain wear
Make sure ground is level and
Loosen quick-release axle
firm and park motorcycle.
nut 1.
Engage 1st gear.
If the chain has reached the max- Observe the notes on maximum match the control systems in-
imum approved length: speed with studded or winter stalled and may not be replaced. 9
Contact an authorized service tyres ( 73). If you want to equip your
Extensive information is motorcycle with different wheels, 115
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer. available at your authorized please speak to a specialist
BMW Motorrad retailer or on service facility, and preferably a
Wheels the Internet at www.bmw- BMW Motorrad retailer. In some
motorrad.com. cases the data stored in the

Maintenance
Tire recommendation control units can be adapted to
For every size of tire, Affect of wheel sizes on the new wheel sizes.
BMW Motorrad has tested and chassis control systems
approved certain makes as The wheel sizes play a major role RDC sticker
roadworthy. BMW Motorrad in the ABS and ASC chassis with Tire Pressure Control
cannot evaluate the suitability of (TPC/RDC) OE
other tires, and can therefore
control systems. Especially the z
diameter and width of the wheels
take no responsibility for their are stored in the control unit as
driving safety. the basis for all necessary calcu-
BMW Motorrad recommends lations. A change in these sizes
only using the tires tested and due to conversion to others than
approved by BMW Motorrad. the wheels installed as standard
The permissible maximum speed equipment can seriously affect
and load capacity figures must the control comfort of these sys-
be complied with (see "Technical tems.
Data"). The sensor wheels required for
wheel speed detection must also
 Removing front wheel
9 Make sure ground is level and
116 firm and park motorcycle.

Maintenance

Remove screws 2 of right-hand

ATTENTION brake caliper.
Improper tire removal.
Damage to the TPC/RDC sen-
z Remove screw 1 and extract
sors.
Inform a specialist service the ABS sensor from its
facility or an authorized socket.
BMW Motorrad retailer on the
fact that the wheel is equipped
with a TPC/RDC sensor.
On motorcycles equipped with
RDC, a corresponding sticker is Push brake pads 3 apart
located on the wheel rim in close slightly by turning the brake
proximity to the RDC sensor. caliper 4 back and forth against
the brake rotor 5.
 Mask off parts of wheel rim Make sure ground is level and Roll front wheel forward to re-
that could be scratched when firm and park motorcycle. move. 9
removing brake caliper. Raise front of motorcycle
until the front wheel can turn 117
ATTENTION freely. To lift motorcycle,
Pressing together the brake BMW Motorrad recommends
pads with the brake caliper using BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand.

Maintenance
removed.
The brake caliper cannot be Mounting front wheel stand
mounted over the brake disc. ( 122).
Do not operate the brake
lever with the brake caliper
removed. Remove distance bushings 3
on the left and right from the z
Carefully pull brake calipers wheel hub.
back to remove them from the
brake rotor. Installing front wheel
Place motorcycle on a suitable WARNING
auxiliary stand.
with center stand OE Use of a wheel which does
Make sure ground is level and Remove right-hand axle clamp- not comply with series speci-
firm and place motorcycle on ing screw 1. fications.
center stand. Remove axle 2 while support- Malfunctions during control inter-
ing wheel. ventions by ABS and ASC/.
Do not remove grease on axle. Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
 ABS and ASC chassis control
9 systems at the beginning of
this chapter.
118
ATTENTION
Tightening of screwed con-
nections with incorrect tight-
Maintenance

ening torque.
Damage or loosening of screwed
connections. Mount distance bushings 3 on Lift front wheel and install
the left and right on the wheel axle 2 with appropriate torque.
Always have the tightening
hub.
torques checked by a spe- Front quick-release axle
cialized workshop, preferably in axle mount
z ATTENTION
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer. Front wheel installation op- 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
posite the running direction. Remove front wheel stand.
Accident hazard
Observe running direction ar- without center stand OE
rows on tire or rim. Remove auxiliary stand.
Roll front wheel into front Place right-hand brake caliper
suspension while guiding brake on brake disk.
disk between brake pads of
left-hand brake caliper.
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119

Maintenance
Tighten screws 2 to the speci- Insert ABS sensor in its socket Tighten the right-hand axle
fied tightening torque. and install screw 1. clamping screw 1 with the
Remove adhesive tape from specified torque.
Brake caliper on tele-
wheel rim.
scopic forks Clamping screw (quick- z
Operate brakes several times
release axle) in tele-
28 lb/ft (38 Nm) until brake pads contact brake
scopic forks
disk.
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Firmly compress spring forks
several times. Removing rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on a
suitable auxiliary stand.
 with center stand OE
9 Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
120
center stand.
Maintenance

Remove axle nut 2. Remove quick-release axle 6

Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and and take out adjusting plate 7.
right by turning counterclock-
wise.
z Loosen adjusting screws 4 on
Remove screw 1 and take left and right by turning clock-
speed sensor out of hole. wise.
Remove adjusting plate 5 and
slide axle as far as possible to-
ward inside.

Roll rear wheel as far forward

as possible and remove
chain 8 from chain sprocket.
 Roll rear wheel toward rear out
of swinging arm. ATTENTION
9
NOTICE Tightening of screwed con- 121
nections with incorrect tight-
The chain sprocket and the ening torque.
spacer sleeves on the left and Damage or loosening of screwed
right are loosely inserted in the connections.

Maintenance
wheel. Exercise care during the Always have the tightening
removal, in order that the parts torques checked by a spe-
are not damaged or are lost. cialized workshop, preferably Roll rear wheel as far forward
an authorized BMW Motorrad as possible and lay chain 8 on
Installing rear wheel retailer. chain sprocket.
Roll rear wheel into swing arm
WARNING z
while guiding brake disk be-
Use of a wheel which does tween brake pads.
not comply with series speci-
fications.
Malfunctions during control inter-
ventions by ABS and ASC/.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS and ASC chassis control
systems at the beginning of Mount left-hand adjusting
this chapter. plate 7 in swing arm and install
 quick-release axle 6 in brake Adjusting chain sag ( 114).
9 caliper and rear wheel.
Make sure that axle fits in Front wheel stand
122 cutout of adjusting plate. Mounting front wheel
stand

ATTENTION
Maintenance

Use of the BMW Motorrad

Install axle nut 2 but do not yet front wheel stand without an
tighten it down. additional auxiliary stand.
Component damage cause by
without center stand OE tipping over.
z Remove auxiliary stand. Place the motorcycle on an
Insert right-hand adjusting auxiliary stand before lifting
plate 5. the front wheel with the
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
Place motorcycle on a suitable
auxiliary stand.
with center stand OE
Place motorcycle onto center
stand.

Insert speed sensor in hole and

install screw 1.
 9
123

Maintenance
Use basic stand (83 30 0 402 Align two mounts 2 so that Apply uniform pressure to push
241) with front wheel mount front suspension rests securely front wheel stand down and
(83 30 0 402 242). on them. raise motorcycle.
Loosen mounting bolts 1. Tighten securing screws 1.
Push the two mounts 2 out- with center stand OE z
ward, continuing until the front
ATTENTION
suspension fits between them.
Adjust support pin to match Lifting-off of the main stand
front suspension. if the vehicle is raised too
Use locating pins 3 to set front high.
wheel stand to desired height. Component damage cause by
Center front wheel stand rela- tipping over.
tive to front wheel and push it When raising the motorcy-
against front axle. cle, make sure that the center
stand remains on the ground.
 Adjust the height of the front Replace defective light source.
9 wheel stand if necessary.
Bulb for high-beam
124 Ensure that the motorcycle is headlight
standing securely.
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Lamps
Bulbs for low-beam
Replacing low-beam and headlight
Maintenance

high-beam bulb
Park motorcycle, ensuring that H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Disconnect plug 3.
support surface is firm and To avoid leaving contamina-
level. tion deposits on the new bulb's
Switch off ignition. glass surface, always hold it by
z its base.

Remove spring strap 4 from

detents and fold to side.
Remove bulb 5.
Remove cover 1 for high-beam
headlight or cover 2 for low-
beam headlight.
 9
125

Maintenance
Insert the light source, taking Install cover 1 or cover 2. Remove cover 2.
care to ensure that the lug 6 is
positioned correctly. Replacing parking light
Close the spring clamp 4 and bulb
lock it in place. Park motorcycle, ensuring that z
support surface is firm and
level.
Switch off ignition.

Remove bulb holder 3 from the

headlight housing.

Connect plug 3.
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126

Maintenance

Pull bulb out of socket. Press bulb into socket. Install cover 2.

Replace defective bulb. Replace the LED for brake

Bulb for parking light and rear light
z The LED tail light can only
be completely replaced.
W5W / 12 V / 5 W Please contact a specialist
To prevent contaminants from service facility for this purpose,
being deposited on the new preferably an authorized
bulb's glass surface, always use BMW Motorrad retailer.
a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Insert bulb holder 3 into the
headlight housing.
Replacing front and Replace defective light source.
rear turn indicator light Bulbs for flashing turn 9
sources indicators, front 127
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and R10W / 12 V / 10 W
level. To protect glass on new bulb
Switch off ignition. against contamination, always

Maintenance
use a clean, dry cloth to hold it;
do not touch with bare fingers.
Pull glass on screw connection
side out of mirror housing.

Remove the screw 1.

Install the light source 2 by

pressing it into the light hous-
Remove the light source 2 ing and turning it clockwise.
from the light housing by
pressing it in and turning it
counterclockwise.
 Replacing license-plate
9 bulb
128 Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Switch off ignition.
Maintenance

Insert inside end of lens into Pull the socket 2 out of the
light housing and close. bulb holder.

Remove screw 1 in mudguard

cover and remove the cover.

Fit the screw 1. Pull the light source out of the

socket.
Replace defective bulb. Fairings and panels
Bulb for license-plate Removing center fairing 9
light panel 129
W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove seat ( 57).
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new

Maintenance
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Insert the socket 2 into the
bulb holder.

z
Remove screws 1 on left and
right.

Insert the light source into the

socket.
Position mudguard cover and
install screw 1.
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130

Maintenance

Remove four screws 2. Lay on center fairing panel. Install screws 1 on left and
Disconnect plug connection at Make sure that three tabs 4 right.
onboard socket 3. on left and right grip into side Installing seat ( 58).
Remove center fairing panel. panels.
z Air filter
Installing center fairing
Removing air filter
panel
Removing center fairing panel
Connect plug connection to
( 129).
onboard socket.

Install four screws 2.

 Install air cleaner Installing center fairing panel
( 130). 9
Jump-starting 131

ATTENTION
Current too high when jump-

Maintenance
starting the motorcycle
Cable fire or damage to the vehi-
Remove four screws 1. cle electronics
Remove air filter cover 2. For Install air filter 3. Do not jump-start the motor-
this purpose, slightly push the cycle using the power socket,
fairing side panels outwards. only via the battery terminal.
z
ATTENTION
Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and mo-
torcycle.
Danger of short circuit
Use jump leads fitted with fully
Mount the air filter cover 2. For insulated crocodile clips at both
this purpose, slightly push the ends.
Take out air filter 3. fairing side panels outwards.
Install screws 1 with washers.
9 ATTENTION NOTICE

132 Jump-starting with a voltage As an alternative to the negative

higher than 12 V. battery terminal, the spring strut
Damage to the motorcycle's bolt can also be used.
electronics. Allow engine on support mo-
The battery of the donor ve- torcycle to run while jump-
Maintenance

hicle must have a voltage of starting.

12 V. Start engine of motorcycle with
First connect positive terminal discharged battery in usual
Removing center fairing panel
of the discharged battery to way; if engine refuses to start,
( 129).
positive terminal on the donor wait a few minutes before re-
Do not disconnect the battery
battery with red jumper cable peating attempt to protect
z from the onboard electrical sys-
(positive terminal on this mo- starter and supporting battery.
tem when jump-starting the
torcycle: position 2).
engine. Allow both engines to run for
Connect black jumper cable several minutes before discon-
to negative terminal of donor necting the jumper cables.
battery and then to negative
Disconnect the jump leads
terminal of the discharged bat-
from negative terminal first,
tery (negative terminal on this
then disconnect from positive
motorcycle: position 1).
terminal.

NOTICE
To start the engine, do not use
start sprays or similar items.
 Installing center fairing panel Charging connected
( 130). ATTENTION
battery 9
Discharging of the connected Remove devices connected to 133
Battery battery by the vehicle elec- onboard power sockets.
Maintenance instructions tronics (e.g. clock).
Total discharge of battery leading ATTENTION
Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging to a rejection of warranty claims. Charging of the connected

Maintenance
and storage procedures extends During riding breaks of more battery on the battery termi-
the battery's service life, and is than 4 weeks, connect a nals.
also required for warranty claims. trickle-charger to the battery. Damage to the motorcycle's
Compliance with the points be- electronics.
low is important in order to maxi- NOTICE Disconnect the battery be-
mize battery life: fore charging on the battery
Keep the surface of the battery
BMW Motorrad has developed a z
trickle-charger specially designed terminals.
clean and dry.
for compatibility with the elec-
Do not open the battery. ATTENTION
tronics of your motorcycle. Using
Do not top up with water.
this charger, you can keep the
Be sure to read and comply Unsuitable chargers con-
battery charged during long pe-
with the instructions for charg- nected to the power socket.
riods when the motorcycle is not
ing the battery on the following Damage to charger and chassis
being used without having to dis-
pages. electronics.
connect the battery from the mo-
Do not turn the battery upside Use suitable BMW chargers.
torcycle's onboard systems. Ad-
down. The correct charger is avail-
ditional information is available at
able through your authorized
your authorized BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad retailer.
retailer.
 Comply with operating instruc-
9 ATTENTION tions of charger. NOTICE

134 Charge a fully discharged NOTICE In the case of longer periods

battery via the power socket when the motorcycle is not be-
or additional socket. If you are unable to charge the ing used, the battery must be
Damage to the motorcycle's battery via the onboard socket, recharged regularly. See the
electronics. you may be using a charger that instructions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
Maintenance

Always charge a fully is not compatible with your mo-

discharged battery (battery torcycle's electronics. In this the battery before returning it to
voltage below 9 V; with case, charge the battery directly use.
the ignition switched on, at the terminals of the discon-
the indicator lights and the nected battery. Removing battery
multifunction display remain Park motorcycle, ensuring that
z off) directly at the poles of the Charging disconnected support surface is firm and
disconnected battery. battery level.
Charge battery using a suitable with anti-theft alarm system
Charge disconnected battery
charger. (DWA) OE
via onboard socket.
Comply with operating instruc- Switch off anti-theft alarm sys-
NOTICE tions of charger. tem if necessary.
After charging, remove terminal
The motorcycle's onboard elec- Switch off ignition.
clamps of the charger from the
tronics know when the battery battery terminals.
is fully charged. The onboard
socket is switched off when this
happens.
 Removing battery
Remove seat ( 57). 9
Removing center fairing panel 135
( 129).
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.

Maintenance
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA) OE
Switch off anti-theft alarm sys-
ATTENTION tem if necessary. ATTENTION
Incorrect battery disconnec- Incorrect battery disconnec-
Switch off ignition.
tion. tion.
z
Danger of short circuit Danger of short circuit
Follow the disconnection Follow the disconnection
sequence. sequence.
Remove negative cable 1 first. Remove negative cable 1 first.
Then remove positive cable 2. Then remove positive cable 2.
Remove screws 3 on the left Remove screws 3 on the left
and right and take off battery and right and take off battery
carrier forward from the battery. carrier forward from the battery.
Lift battery up and out, using Lift battery up and out, using
tilting movements if it is difficult tilting movements if it is difficult
to move. to move.
 Install battery Installing seat ( 58).
9 Set the clock ( 41).
NOTICE
136
If the motorcycle was
disconnected from the battery
for a longer time, the current
date must be entered in the
Maintenance

instrument cluster to ensure the

proper operation of the service
display. Lay on battery holder while en-
Consult a certified service fa- suring correct routing of cables
cility, preferably an authorized to position 4.
BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- Install screws 3 on left and
z ting of the date. right.
Switch off ignition. ATTENTION
Insert battery into battery com-
partment, with positive terminal Incorrect battery connection.
on right in direction of travel. Danger of short circuit
Follow the installation
sequence.
Install positive cable 2.
Install negative cable 1.

Installing center fairing panel

( 130).
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
10
137
Washing your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 138
Cleaning sensitive motorcycle
parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Store motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 z
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Return motorcycle to use . . . . . . . . . . 140
 Care products Washing your torcycle, after riding through
10 BMW Motorrad recommends motorcycle water or in the rain.
Poorer braking action.
138 that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brake ro-
care products available at your that you use BMW insect re- tors and brake pads are dry.
authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off
retailer. BMW Care Products insects and stubborn dirt on
have been materials tested, ATTENTION
painted parts prior to washing
Care

laboratory tested, and field tested the motorcycle. Increased effect of salt
and provide optimum care and To prevent stains, do not wash
z protection for the materials used
caused by warm water.
the motorcycle immediately after Corrosion
in your motorcycle. it has been exposed to bright Only use cold water to remove
sunlight and do not wash it in the road salt.
ATTENTION
sun.
Use of unsuitable cleaning Make sure that the motorcycle ATTENTION
and care agents. is washed frequently, especially
Damage to motorcycle parts. during the winter months. Damage caused by high wa-
Do not use any solvents such To remove road salt, clean the ter pressure from high-pres-
as nitro thinners, cold cleaners, motorcycle with cold water im- sure cleaners or steam-jet
fuel or similar, and do not use mediately after completion of ev- devices.
cleaning agents that contain ery trip. Corrosion or short-circuit, dam-
alcohol. age to seals, to hydraulic brake
WARNING system, to the electrical system
and the seat.
Damp brake disks and brake
pads after washing the mo-
 Exercise caution when using Windshields and lenses are
high-pressure or steam-jet manufactured of plastic
ATTENTION
10
devices. Clean off dirt and insects with a Radiator fins bend easily. 139
soft sponge and plenty of water. Damage to radiator fins.
Cleaning sensitive When cleaning, ensure that the
motorcycle parts NOTICE
cooler fins are not bent.
Plastics Soften stubborn dirt and dead
Rubber

Care
insects by covering the affected
ATTENTION areas with a wet cloth. Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber protection
z
Use of unsuitable cleaning Chrome coating agent.
agents.
Especially in the case of road
Damage to plastic surfaces. ATTENTION
salt, carefully clean chrome parts
Do not use abrasive cleaners or with plenty of water and BMW
cleaners containing alcohol or Use of silicone sprays for
auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- care of rubber seals.
solvents. ish for additional treatment.
Do not use insect sponges or Damage to rubber seals.
sponges with a hard surface. Radiator Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that contain
Clean the radiator regularly to silicone.
Fairings and Panels
prevent overheating of the en-
Clean body panels with water gine due to inadequate cooling.
and BMW plastic cleaner. Paint care
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure. Washing the vehicle on a regu-
lar basis will help prevent long-
term damage from harmful sub-
stances, and is especially impor-
 tant when your vehicle is used Store motorcycle Protective wax coating
10 in areas with high levels of air
Clean motorcycle. To protect the paint finish of your
pollution or where natural con-
140 motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-
taminants such as tree resin and Completely fill the motorcycle's ommends the use of BMW Car
pollen are present. fuel tank. Wax or agents that contain car-
However, remove particularly ag-
nauba wax or synthetic waxes.
gressive materials immediately; Removing battery ( 135).
When water fails to form beads
otherwise changes in the paint or Spray the brake and clutch
Care

on the paint surface this indicates

discoloration can occur. These lever, and the center and side
it is time to apply wax.
z include spilled fuel, oil, grease stand pivots with a suitable lu-
and brake fluid as well as bird bricant.
droppings. BMW Car Polish and
Return motorcycle to
BMW Paint Cleaner are recom- Protect metal and chrome- use
mended for this procedure. plated parts with an acid-free
Remove the protective wax
Contamination on the paint finish grease (Vaseline).
coating.
is particularly easy to see after Park the motorcycle in a dry Clean motorcycle.
the vehicle has been washed. space in such a way that both
Remove this type of soiling with Install battery ( 136).
wheels are under no load
cleaning naphtha or spirit on a Observe checklist ( 75).
(preferably by using the front
clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW and rear-wheel stands available
Motorrad recommends remov- from BMW Motorrad).
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover. Then add a protective
wax coating to the paint at these
locations.
Technical Data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Performance data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
11
141
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Technical Data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 z
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
 Troubleshooting chart
11 Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start:
142 Possible cause Remedy
Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor-
mal operating position.
Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand.
Technical Data

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.
No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 83).
Battery drained Charging connected battery ( 133).

z
Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
11
143
Brake caliper on telescopic
forks
M10 x 40 28 lb/ft (38 Nm)
Clamping screw (quick-release

Technical Data
axle) in telescopic forks
M8 x 20 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Front quick-release axle in axle
mount
M16 x 1.5 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Rear wheel Value Valid
z

Locknut of drive-chain tension-

ing screw
M8 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Rear-wheel quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M16 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
 Mirror arm Value Valid
11 Locknut (mirror) on clamping
144 piece
M10 x 1.5 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Multi-Wax Spray
Clamping piece (mirror) on
Technical Data

clamping block
M10 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

z
Engine
Engine number location On crankcase at lower right
11
145
Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control,
4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid
cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated
coolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission and
dry-sump lubrication

Technical Data
Displacement 798 cc (798 cm3)
Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm)
Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm)
Compression ratio 12:1
Rated output 75 hp (55 kW), at engine speed: 7000 min-1 z
with unleaded regular gasoline OE 71 hp (52 kW), at engine speed: 7000 min-1
Torque 57 lb/ft (77 Nm), at engine speed: 5500 min-1
with unleaded regular gasoline OE 55 lb/ft (75 Nm), at engine speed: 4500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1
Idle speed 1250+50 min-1, With motorcycle stopped
 Fuel
11 Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
146 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
with unleaded regular gasoline OE Regular unleaded (minor restrictions with regard
to power and fuel consumption) (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
Technical Data

87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)

87 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l)
Reserve fuel quantity min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Emission standard EU 3
z
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity Approx. 3.1 quarts (Approx. 2.9 l), with filter re-
11
placement 147
Viscosity rating
SAE 15W-50, API SJ/JASO MA2 Additives (for instance, molybdenum-
based substances) are prohibited, because

Technical Data
they would attack the coatings on engine
components, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil
Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend the use of
oil additives, as these can adversely affect the op-
eration of the clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad
retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle. z
BMW recommends
 Clutch
11 Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch
148
Transmission
Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed manual transmission inte-
grated in engine housing
Technical Data

Transmission gear ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio

1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear
1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear
1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear
1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear
1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear
z 1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear
Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Chain drive
11
149
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm
Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17/42
sprocket)

Technical Data
Suspension
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 6.7 in (170 mm), On wheel
with lowered suspension OE 5.5 in (140 mm), On wheel
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Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast aluminum swinging arm
Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with step-
lessly adjustable rebound-stage damping
Spring travel at rear wheel 6.7 in (170 mm), On wheel
with lowered suspension OE 5.3 in (135 mm), On wheel
 Brakes
11 Front wheel
150
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis-
ton floating calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Front brake-disk thickness min 0.18 in (min 4.5 mm), Wear limit
Technical Data

Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disk brake with 1-piston
floating caliper and fixed brake disk
Brake-pad material, rear Organic
Rear brake-disk thickness min 0.18 in (min 4.5 mm), Wear limit
z
Wheels and tires
Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail-
11
able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer 151
or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com.
Speed category of front/rear tires H, minimum requirement: 130 mph (210 km/h)
Front wheel

Technical Data
Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2
Front-wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Front tire designation 110/80 - 19
Load index for front tire At least 42
Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 0.2 oz (max 5 g)
Rear wheel z
Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2
Rear-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Rear tire designation 140 / 80 - 17
Load index for rear tire At least 66
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g)
11 Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up, with cold tires
152 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Driver with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire
Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, with cold tires
42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire
Technical Data

Electrical system
Electrical rating of onboard sockets 5A
Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected.
If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir-
z cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is
switched on after the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery capacity 12 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.04 in (0.9 mm)
Bulbs
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
11
153
Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for taillight/brake light LED
Maximum number of defective LEDS in the tail- 6, Brake / taillight

Technical Data
lamp
Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W

Frame z
Frame design Lattice-tube frame
Location of type plate Top front steering head
Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head
 Dimensions
11 Motorcycle length 89.8 in (2280 mm), Over front wheel to license-
154 plate carrier
Motorcycle height 52.9 in (1343 mm), across mirrors, without driver,
at DIN unladen weight
with lowered suspension OE 51.5 in (1308 mm), across mirrors, without driver,
Technical Data

at DIN unladen weight

Motorcycle width 34.6 in (880 mm), with mirrors
Rider's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), without rider at unladen weight
with comfort seat OE 32.9 in (835 mm), without rider at unladen weight
with low seat OE 31.1 in (790 mm), without rider at unladen weight
z with low seat OE 30.1 in (765 mm), without rider at unladen weight
with lowered suspension OE
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3 in (1810 mm), without rider at unladen
weight
with comfort seat OE 72.4 in (1840 mm), without rider at unladen
weight
with low seat OE 69.3 in (1760 mm), without rider at unladen
weight
with low seat OE 67.3 in (1710 mm), without rider at unladen
with lowered suspension OE weight
Weights
Unladen weight 461 lbs (209 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for
11
road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE 155
Permissible gross weight 961 lbs (436 kg)
with lowered suspension OE 769 lbs (349 kg)
Maximum payload 500 lbs (227 kg)

Technical Data
with lowered suspension OE 309 lbs (140 kg)

Performance data
Start-off capacity on uphill grades (with permissi- 20 %
ble total weight)
Top speed 119 mph (192 km/h) z
with unleaded regular gasoline OE 117 mph (189 km/h)
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Technical Data
156
11
Service
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 158
12
157
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Service
Maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . 159
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
z
Standard BMW Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
 Reporting safety defects
12 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
158 injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Service

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
z To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (teletypewriter TTY for the deaf: 1-800-424-9153); go to the website http:/
/www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
BMW Motorrad Service by a specialized workshop, BMW Motorrad Mobility
With its worldwide dealer
preferably by an authorized Services 12
BMW Motorrad retailer.
network, BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- 159
can attend to you and your To ensure that your BMW con- vices furnish you and your new
motorcycle in over 100 countries sistently remains in optimal con- BMW motorcycle with extra se-
around the globe. Authorized dition BMW Motorrad urges you curity by offering a wide array of
BMW Motorrad retailers have to observe the recommended assistance services in the event

Service
the technical information and service intervals. of a breakdown (BMW Roadside
expertise needed to conduct Have all maintenance and repair Assistance, breakdown assis-
reliable service and repairs work confirmed in the "Service" tance, vehicle recovery and re-
covering every aspect of your chapter in this manual. For gen- trieval, etc.). z
BMW. erous treatment of claims sub- Contact your authorized BMW
You can find the nearest autho- mitted after the warranty period Motorrad retailer for additional
rized BMW Motorrad retailer has expired (goodwill), evidence information on available mobility-
by visiting our Internet site at of regular maintenance is essen- maintenance services.
"www.bmw-motorrad.com". tial.
Maintenance
WARNING You can obtain information on procedures
Improperly performed main- the contents of the BMW Ser-
vices from your BMW Motorrad BMW Pre-Delivery Check
tenance and repair work.
Accident hazard due to subse- retailer. The BMW pre-delivery check is
quent damage. carried out by your authorized
BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad retailer before it
having corresponding work on turns over the vehicle to you.
your motorcycle carried out
 BMW Running-in Check The service display in the multi-
12 The BMW running-in check function display reminds you of
must be carried out between the next service date approx. one
160 month or 620 miles (1,000 km)
300 mls and 750 mls (500 km
and 1200 km). before the entered values.

BMW Service More information on the topic of

service is available at:
BMW Service is carried out once
Service

a year. The scope of the ser- bmw-motorrad.com/service

vices performed may be depen-
The required scope of mainte-
z dent on the motorcycle owner
nance work for your motorcy-
and the mileage driven. Your
cle can be found in the following
BMW Motorrad retailer confirms
maintenance plan:
that the service has been per-
formed and enters the date for
the next service.
For riders who drive long dis-
tances annually, it may be neces-
sary to come in for service before
the entered date. In this case a
corresponding maximum odome-
ter reading will also be entered in
the confirmation of service. If this
odometer reading is reached be-
fore the next service date, service
must be performed sooner.
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Service
161
12
z
Service
162
12
Maintenance schedule
1 BMW running-in check 12
2 Standard BMW Service 163
( 164)
3 Engine oil change with fil-
ter
4 Check valve clearance

Service
5 Replace all spark plugs
6 Replacing air cleaner insert
7 Check or replace the air
filter element z
8 Change the brake fluid in
the entire system
a annually or every
6000 miles (whichever
comes first)
b annually or every
6000 miles (whichever
comes first)
c when used off-road, an-
nually or every 6000 miles
(whichever comes first)
 Standard BMW Service Checking the center stand for
12 The standard BMW Service in-
ease of movement (when a
center stand is fitted as op-
164 cludes the following maintenance
tional equipment).
work:
Checking the steering head
Performing the brief test using
bearings.
the BMW Motorrad diagnosis
Checking the lighting and sig-
system.
nal system.
Service

Checking the coolant level.

Checking that the engine start-
Checking/adjusting clutch play.
ing suppression works.
Checking accelerator Bowden
z Final inspection and checking
cable for ease of movement,
for road safety.
chafing and kinks, and play
Setting the service date and
Checking the front/rear brake
remaining distance to service.
pads and brake discs for wear.
Checking the battery state of
Checking the front/rear brake
charge.
fluid level.
Recording the BMW Service in
Visual inspection of brake lines,
the on-board literature.
brake hoses and connections.
Checking the tyre pressure and
tread depth.
Checking and lubricating the
chain drive.
Checking the side stands for
ease of movement.
Confirmation of maintenance work
12
BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in
165
Check Check
Conducted Conducted

on on

Service
Odometer reading

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

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

12 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
166
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

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

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
12
167
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

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

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

12 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
168
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service

at the latest at the latest at the latest

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

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
12
169
on on on

Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading

Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

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

Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

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

z
Work carried out Odometer Date
reading 12
171

Service
z
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Service
172
12
Appendix
Certificate for Electronic Immobi-
13
lizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 173

Certificate for Tire Pressure Con-

trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Appendix
z
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 users
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 cl de Toute modification
la FCC contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas t
annulaire. approuve expressment
Antenne annulaire Le prsent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa-
prsente dans le conforme la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut
commutateur d'allumage des rgles de la FCC. Son annuler l'autorisation
utilisation est soumise aux accorde l'utilisateur pour
deux conditions suivantes : utiliser le dispositif.
(1) Le dispositif ne
doit pas produire
d'interfrences
nuisibles, et
(2) le dispositif doit
pouvoir accepter toutes
les interfrences
Pour vrifier l'autorisation extrieures, y compris
de la cl de contact, le celles qui pourraient
systme d'immobilisation provoquer une
lectronique change des activation inopportune.
Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4

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

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le prsent 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
autorise 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 radiolectrique subi, mme si le
cause undesired operation. brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term IC: before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
A ASC Brake fluid
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 16 Checking fluid level at rear, 110 14
ABS Operating, 49 Checking front fluid level, 109
Control, 16 177
Self-diagnosis, 77 Front reservoir, 13
Operating, 48 Technology in detail, 90 Rear reservoir, 13
Self-diagnosis, 77 Warning lamps, 35 Brake pads
Technology in detail, 88 Average values Checking front, 107
Warning indicators, 34 Checking rear, 108

Index
Resetting, 43
Accessories Running in, 78
General instructions, 94 B z
Brakes
Air filter Battery Adjusting handlebar lever, 51
Installing, 131 change, 69 Checking operation, 107
Position on vehicle, 15 Charging connected Safety instructions, 81
Removing, 130 battery, 133 Technical Data, 150
Alarm Charging disconnected
triggering, 64 Breaking in, 78
battery, 134
Alarm function Bulbs
Installing, 136 Replacing brake and tail
Activate motion sensor, 63
Maintenance instructions, 133 light, 126
Deactivating, 65
Position on vehicle, 15 Replacing high-beam bulb, 124
Ambient temperature
Removing, 134, 135 Replacing license-plate
Display, 26
Technical data, 152 bulb, 128
Outside temperature
warning, 34 Replacing low-beam bulb, 124
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 125
 Replacing turn signal Coolant Engine
14 bulbs, 127 Checking level, 111 Starting, 75
Technical data, 153 Fluid level indicator, 13 Technical Data, 145
178
Warning for bulb failure, 33 Overtemperature warning Warning for engine
indicator, 32 electronics, 33
C Topping up, 111 Engine oil
Case Checking level, 105
Operating, 95 D
Index

Fill location, 11
Chain Damping
Adjusting sag, 114 Oil dipstick, 11
Adjusting, 53
z Checking sag, 113 Technical Data, 147
Adjustment element, 13
Checking wear, 114 Topping up, 106
Deactivating
Lubricating, 113 Alarm, 65 Engine speed warning
Checklist, 75 Switching on, 79
Motion sensor, 64
Clock Warning lamp, 18
Dimensions
Adjusting, 41 Technical Data, 154 Equipment, 7
Control, 18 DWA ESA
Clutch Indicator lamp, 18 Control, 16
Adjusting handlebar lever, 50 Warning indicators, 34 Operating, 54
Adjusting play, 112
E F
Checking operation, 111 Factory settings, 66
Electrical system
Checking play, 112 Fairing
Technical Data, 152
Technical Data, 148 Installing center section, 130
Emergency on/off switch (kill
Confirmation of maintenance Removing center section, 129
switch), 17
work, 165
Operating, 47
First-aid kit Heated handlebar grips L
Location, 14 Control, 17 Lights
Control, 16
14
Frame Operating, 47
Technical Data, 153 Headlight low beam, 45 179
Helmet holder
Front wheel stand Position on vehicle, 14 Operating headlight flasher, 45
Mounting, 122 Securing helmet, 58 Operating high-beam
Fuel Horn, 16 headlight, 45
Fill level indicator, 25 Operating parking lamp, 45

Index
Fill location, 13 I Parking lights, 45
Refueling, 83 Ignition logon z
Reserve quantity, 25 Switching off, 40 Remote control, 68
Technical data, 146 Switching on, 40 Lowered suspension
Technical Data, 146 Immobilizer Limitations, 72
Fuel reserve Spare key, 41
Luggage
Warning indicator, 32 Warning indicator, 32 Loading information, 72
Fuses, 152 Indicator lights Tying down, 95
Overview, 24
H Instrument cluster
Hazard warning flashers M
Ambient light sensor, 18 Maintenance
Control, 16 Overview, 18 General instructions, 104
Operating, 46 Maintenance schedule, 163
Headlight J Maintenance intervals, 159
Adjusting for RHD/LHD Jump-starting, 131
Mirrors
traffic, 56 Adjusting, 52
Adjusting headlight range, 57 K
Keys, 40 Mobility Services, 159
Headlight range, 56
 Motion sensor Onboard power socket R
14 Deactivating, 64 Information on use, 94 RDC
Display, 26
Motorcycle Position on vehicle, 11
180 Rim sticker, 115
Care, 137 Onboard tool kit
Cleaning, 137 Contents, 104 Technology in detail, 91
Parking, 82 Position on vehicle, 14 Warning indicators, 36
Returning to use, 140 Overview of warning Rear-wheel drive
indicators, 29 Technical Data, 149
Index

Storage, 140
Overviews Refueling, 83
Tying down, 84
z Instrument cluster, 18 Remote control
Multifunction display, 18 logging on, 68
Control, 16 Left side of vehicle, 11
Multifunction display, 22 synchronize, 69
Meaning of symbols, 23
Multifunction switch, left, 16 Rider's Manual (US Model)
Overview, 22 Location, 59
Selecting display readings, 42 Right handlebar fitting, 17
Right side of vehicle, 13 Position on vehicle, 14
Multifunction switch
General view, left, 16 Under fairing, 15 S
General view, right, 17 Underneath seat, 14 Safety instructions
Warning and indicator About brakes, 81
N lamps, 24 On riding, 72
Notice concerning current
Seat
status, 7 P Installing, 57
Pre-Ride-Check, 76
O Locking mechanism, 11
Programming, 66
Offroad riding, 80 Removing, 57
Service, 159 Technical data Running in, 78
Reporting safety defects, 158 Battery, 152 Technical Data, 151 14
Service display, 25 Brakes, 150 Top speed, 73 181
Spark plugs Bulbs, 153 Topcase
Technical data, 152 Clutch, 148 Operating, 99
Speedometer, 18 Dimensions, 154 Torques, 143
Spring preload Electrical system, 152 Transmission
Technical Data, 148

Index
Adjusting, 52 Engine, 145
Adjustment element, 13 Engine oil, 147 Trip distance recorder
Tool, 14 Frame, 153 Control, 18 z
Starting, 75 Fuel, 146 Resetting, 43
Control, 17 Rear-wheel drive, 149 Troubleshooting chart, 142
Steering lock Spark plugs, 152 Turn indicators
Locking, 40 Standards, 7 Control, 16
Stopwatch Suspension, 149 Operating, 46
Operating, 43 Transmission, 148 Type plate
Suspension Weights, 155 Position on vehicle, 13
Technical Data, 149 Wheels and tires, 151 V
Switching off, 82 Tires Vehicle identification number
Symbols Checking tire inflation Position on vehicle, 13
Meaning, 23 pressures, 56
Checking tread depth, 112 W
T Inflation pressure table, 14 Warning lamps
Tachometer, 18 Inflation pressures, 152 ABS, 34
Recommendation, 115 Anti-theft alarm system, 34
 ASC, 35
14 Bulb failure, 33
182 Coolant temperature, 32
Display, 27
Engine electronics, 33
Fuel reserve, 32
Immobilizer, 32
Index

Outside temperature
warning, 34
z Overview, 24
TPC/RDC, 36
Weights
Payload table, 14
Technical Data, 155
Wheels
Check wheel rims, 112
Installing front wheel, 117
Installing rear wheel, 121
Removing front wheel, 116
Removing rear wheel, 119
Size change, 115
Technical Data, 151
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Index
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The descriptions and illustrations Original Rider's Manual, printed in
in this manual may vary from Germany.
your own motorcycle's actual
equipment, depending upon its
equipment level and accessories
as well as your specific national
version. No claims stemming
from these differences can be
recognized.
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.

2015 Bayerische Motoren

Werke Aktiengesellschaft
80788 Munich, Germany
Reprints and duplication of this
work, in whole or part, are pro-
hibited without the express writ-
ten approval of BMW Motorrad,
Aftersales.
Important data for refueling:

Fuel
Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
with unleaded regular gasoline OE Regular unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power
and fuel consumption) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.2 gal (Approx. 16 l)
Reserve fuel quantity min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up, with cold tires
31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with
cold tire
Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, with cold tires
42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with
cold tire

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