2007 BMW K 1200 S Owner's Manual

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BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate Riding

Machine

Rider's Manual (US Model)

K 1200 S

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phonenumber (compa-

ny stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulateyou on your

choice of a motorcyclefrom

BMW andwelcome you to the

community of BMWriders.

Familiarize yourselfwith your new

motorcycle so that youcan ride it

safely and confidentlyin all traffic

situations.

Please read this Rider's Manual

carefully beforestarting to use

your new BMW motorcycle.It

contains important information on

how to operate the controls and

how to make the best possible

use of all your BMW'stechnical

features.

In addition, it containsinformation

on maintenanceand care to help

you maintain yourmotorcycle's

reliability and safety,as well as its

value.

If you have anyquestions con-

cerning your motorcycle, your au-

thorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is alwayshappy to provide advice

and assistance.

We wish you manymiles of safe

and enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can alsouse the indexat the

end of this Rider's Manualto find

a specific topic.

1Generalinstructions. . .. .5

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

Abbreviationsandsymbols. . . .6

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

Technicaldata. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .7

Currentnessofthismanual . . . .7

2Overviews. . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. .9

Generalview,leftside. . . . .. . .11

Generalview,rightside. . .. . .13

Underneathseat. . . . . . . . . .. . .14

Lefthandlebarfitting. . . . . .. . .15

Handlebarfitting,right . . . . . . . .16

Instrumentcluster. . . . . . . . .. . .17

Headlight . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .18

3Statusindicators. . . . . ..19

Standarddisplays. . . .. . . . .. . .20

Displays with onboard com-

puter OE ...................... 21

Displays with Tire Pressure

ControlRDC OE............... 22

Standard warning indica-

tors........................... 22

Warning indicators of on-

boardcomputer OE ........... 27

ABSwarningindicators. . . . . .29

ASC warning indica-

tors OE ........................ 32

RDC warning indica-

tors OE ........................ 34

Anti-theft alarm warningindi-

cators OE ..................... 39

4Operation. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .43

Ignition switch and steering

lock. . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .44

Electronicimmobilizer. . . . .. . .45

Clock . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .46

Odometerandtripmeters. . . .47

Onboardcomputer OE ........ 49

Tire Pressure Control

RDC OE ....................... 53

Lights. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .53

Turnindicators. . . .. . . . .. . . . . .54

Hazardwarningflashers. . . . . .55

Emergency ON/OFF

switch. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .57

Heated hand gripsOE ......... 57

Automatic Stability Control

ASC OE ....................... 58

Clutch. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .59

Brakes. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .59

Mirrors.. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . .60

Springpreload. . . .. . . . .. . . . . .60

Damping. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .61

Electronic suspension adjust-

mentESA OE ................. 62

Tires. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .64

Headlight . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .64

Seat. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . .65

Helmetholder. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .67

Luggageloops.. . . . . . . .. . . . . .68

5Riding. . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .69

Safetyinstructions. . .. . . . .. . .70

Checklist. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . .71

Starting.. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .72

Runningin. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .75

Brakes. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .75

Parkingyourmotorcycle. . . . .77

Refueling. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .78

6Technologyindetail. . .81

Brake system with BMW Mo-

torradIntegralABS . . . . . .. . . . .82

Engine management with

BMWMotorradASC OE ...... 84

Tire Pressure Control

RDC OE ....................... 85

7Accessories. . . . .. . . . .. . .87

Generalinstructions. . . . . . . . . .88

Onboardsocket. . . . . .. . . . .. . .88

Luggage. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .89

CaseOA ...................... 90

Flattirekit OA ................. 93

8Maintenance. . . . . .. . . . ..95

Generalinstructions. . . . . . . . . .96

Toolkit. .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .96

Engineoil. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . .97

Generalbrakesystem. . .. . . . .99

Brakepads. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . .99

Brakefluid.. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .101

Clutch. .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .103

Tires. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .104

Rims. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .104

Wheels. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . ..105

Frontwheelstand . . . .. . . . ..111

Rear-wheelstand. . . .. . . . . .113

Lamps. .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .114

Jump-starting. . . . .. . . . . .. . .123

Battery. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .124

9Care. . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .129

Careproducts. . . . . . . .. . . . . .130

Washing your motorcy-

cle.......................... 130

Cleaning sensitive motorcy-

cleparts . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . ..130

Paintcare.. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . ..131

Protectivewaxcoating. . . ..132

Storingmotorcycle. . .. . . . ..132

Returning motorcycle to

use......................... 132

10Technicaldata. . . . . . .133

Troubleshootingchart . . .. . .134

Threadedfasteners. . . . . . ..135

Engine. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .136

Fuel. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . ..137

Engineoil. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . ..137

Clutch. .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .138

Transmission.. . . . . . . .. . . . ..138

Rear-wheeldrive. .. . . . . .. . .139

Runninggear . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .139

Brakes. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .140

Wheelsandtires. . . . .. . . . . .140

Electricalsystem. . . . .. . . . ..142

Frame. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . ..144

Dimensions. . . .. . . . . .. . . . ..144

Weights. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . ..145

Ridingspecifications. . . .. . .145

11Service. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . .147

BMWMotorradService. . . .148

BMW Motorrad Service

Quality.. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . ..148

BMW Motorrad Service

Card - On-the-spotbreak-

downassistance. . . . .. . . . ..148

BMW Motorrad Service

Network. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .149

Maintenancework . . . . . . . . ..149

Confirmation of mainte-

nancework . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ..150

Confirmationofservice . . . . .155

Reporting

Safety Defects.........

161

General instructions

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

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

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

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

Currentness of thismanual........... 7

General instructions

Overview

Chapter2 ofthis Rider'sManu-

al will provideyou with an initial

overview of your motorcycle.All

maintenance and repairwork car-

ried out on yourmotorcycle will

be documentedin Chapter 11.

Proof of the maintenancework

performed is a prerequisitefor

generous treatmentof claims.

When the time comes to sell

your BMW, please remember

to hand over this Rider's Manu-

al; it is an important part of the

motorcycle.

Abbreviations and

symbols

Indicates warningsthat you

must comply withfor rea-

sons of your safety and the safe-

ty of others, and toprotect your

motorcycle against damage.

Special informationon op-

erating and inspectingyour

motorcycle as wellas mainte-

nance and adjustment proce-

dures.

Indicates the end of an

item of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a pagewith

more detailed informa-

tion.

Indicates the end of ac-

cessory or equipment-

dependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OEOptional equipment

The motorcycles are as-

sembled complete with

all the BMW optionalex-

tras originally ordered.

OAOptional accessories

BMW optional acces-

sories can be purchased

and installed atyour au-

thorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABSAnti-Lock Brake System.

ASCAutomatic Stability Con-

trol.

ESAElectronic Suspension

Adjustment

Electronic suspension

adjustment.

General instructions

TPCTire Pressure Control.

Equipment

When you ordered your BMW

Motorrad, you chose various

items of custom equipment.This

Rider's Manual describes option-

al extras (OE) offered by BMW

and selected optional accessories

(OA). This explains why the man-

ual may also contain descriptions

of equipmentwhich you have not

ordered.Please note, too, that

your motorcyclemight not be ex-

actly as illustratedin this manual

on account ofcountry-specific

differences.

If your BMW isequipped with

options or accessoriesnot de-

scribed in this Rider'sManual,

then this equipment is described

in a separate operatingmanual.

Technical data

All dimensions, weightsand out-

puts in the Rider'sManual refer

to the DeutscheInstitut für Nor-

mung e. V. (DIN) and complywith

its tolerance regulations.Ver-

sions for individualcountries may

differ.

Currentness of this

manual

The high safety and qualitystan-

dards of BMW motorcyclesare

maintained by constant devel-

opment workon designs, equip-

ment and accessories.Because

of this, your motorcyclemay dif-

fer from the informationsupplied

in the Rider's Manual.In addition,

BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee

the total absenceof errors.We

hope you will appreciatethat no

claims canbe entertained on the

basis of the data,illustrations or

descriptions in this manual.

General instructions

Overviews

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

Generalview,rightside. . ............ 13

Underneath seat ..................... 14

Lefthandlebarfitting ................. 15

Handlebarfitting,right. . . ............ 16

Instrument cluster................... 17

Headlight ............................ 18

Overviews

General view, left side

1Headlight range adjustment

(below instrument cluster)

( 65)

2Clutch fluid reservoir

( 103)

3Adjuster for springpreload,

rear (60)

4Seat lock (below tail light)

( 65)

5Adjustment of reardamping

( 61)

6Onboard socket(88)

Overviews

General view, right side

1Engine oil level indicator

( 97)

2Fuel filler opening(78)

3Battery compartment

( 126)

4Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 99)

5Type plate (on rear cross

tube)

6Vehicle identification num-

ber (on front right sidepan-

el)

7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 102)

Overviews

Underneath seat

1Helmet holder(67)

2Toolkit (96)

3Engine oil fill location

( 98)

Overviews

Left handlebar fitting

1Operating odometer

(47), Operatingonboard

computer OE ( 49)

2OperatingtheASC OE

( 58)

3OperatingESA OE ( 62)

4Horn

5Turn indicators, left(54),

Hazard warning flashers

( 55)

6High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher(54)

Overviews

Handlebar fitting, right

1Emergency ON/OFF switch

( 57)

2Starter button(72)

3Heated hand gripsOE

( 57)

4Turn indicators, right

(55), Hazard warning

flashers (55)

5Turn indicators off(55),

Hazard warning flashers off

( 56)

Overviews

Instrument cluster

1Tachometer

2Speedometer

3Indicator lights(20)

4Multifunction display

( 20)

5Anti-theft alarm indicator

light (OE) andsensor for

instrument lighting

6Selecting readings(47)

Resetting tripmeter(48)

Setting clock(46)

The instrument-cluster

lighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

Overviews

Headlight

1High-beam headlight

2Low-beam headlight

3Parking lights

Overviews

Status indicators

Standarddisplays .................... 20

Displays withonboard comput-

erOE ................................. 21

Displays with TirePressure Control

RDCOE .............................. 22

Standard warning indicators......... 22

Warning indicators ofonboard com-

puterOE .............................. 27

ABSwarningindicators.. ............ 29

ASC warning indicatorsOE ........... 32

RDC warning indicatorsOE ........... 34

Anti-theft alarm warning indica-

torsOE ............................... 39

Status indicators

Standard displays

Multifunction display

1Clock (46)

2Gear (20)

3Coolant temperature

( 20)

4Odometer and tripmeters

( 47)

5Fuel capacity(20)

Indicator lights

1Turn indicators, left

2High-beam headlight

3Idling

4Turn indicators, right

Fuel capacity

The horizontal bars under

the gas pump symbol indi-

cate the remainingfuel quantity.

When the fuel inthe tank is

topped up the gaugebriefly

shows the original level, before

the reading isupdated.

Gear

The gear engagedor N

for neutral appearson the

display.

If no gearis engaged, the

'neutral' indicator light also

lights up.

Coolant temperature

The lateralbars under the

temperature symbol show

the coolant temperaturelevel.

Service display

If the time remaininguntil the

next service lies within amonth,

Status indicators

the service date is brieflydis-

played following the pre-ride

check.The month and year are

shown as two digits eachsepa-

rated by a dash;in this example

the display means"March 2007".

If the motorcycleis driven long

distances annually,it is possible

that earlierservice is required.If

the odometerreading for the ear-

lier service lies within600 miles

(1,000 km), the remaining miles

(kilometers) are counteddown

in 60-mile (100-km)steps and

briefly displayed following the

pre-ride check.

If the service intervalhas been

exceeded, the generalwarning

light also lightsup yellow in ad-

dition to the dateor mileage dis-

play.The Servicelettering is dis-

played continuously.

If the service display already

more than one month be-

fore the service date, or if the

Service lettering doesnot stop

after the service date isexceed-

ed, then the datestored in the

instrument cluster must be set.

This situationcan occurif the

battery has been disconnected

for a longer time.

Consult a certified workshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer,for setting of

the date.

Displays with onboard

computerOE

1Onboard computer display

area OE ( 49)

Status indicators

Displays with Tire

Pressure Control

RDCOE

1Tire inflation pressuresal-

ternating with clock, with

onboard computer as ad-

ditional value of onboard

computer. OE ( 53)

Standard warning

indicators

Display

Warnings are indicated by the

'General' warning light 1show-

ing in combinationwith a warning

word, for example2or with one

of the warning symbols3. The

'General' warning light shows red

or yellow, dependingon the ur-

gency of the warning.If sever-

al warnings are active,all cor-

responding warning lights and

warning symbolare displayed;

warnings are shown alternately.

The possible warnings are listed

on the nextpage.

Status indicators

Overview of warning indicators

Meaning

Lights up yellowEWS ! appears on

the display.

Electronic immobilizeris active(24)

Lights up yellowFUEL ! appears

on the display.

Fuel down to reserve(24)

Lights up redTemperaturedis-

play flashes

Coolant temperature too high(24)

Lights up yellowIs indicatedEngine in emergency-operationmode

( 24)

Flashes redIs indicatedEngine oil pressure insufficient(25)

Lights up redIs indicatedBattery charge current insufficient

( 25)

Lights up yellowLAMPR ! appears

on the display.

Rear bulb defective(26)

LAMPF ! appears

on the display.

Front bulb defective(26)

Lights up yellowLAMPS ! appears

on the display.

Bulbs defective(26)

Status indicators

Electronic immobilizer is

active

General warning light shows

yellow.

EWS ! appearson the display.

The keybeingused is notautho-

rized for starting, or communica-

tion betweenthe key and engine

electronicsis disrupted.

Remove other ignitionkeys

located onthe ignition key.

Use the reservekey.

Have the defective key re-

placed, preferably by an autho-

rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserve

General warning light shows

yellow.

FUEL ! appearson the display.

A fuel shortage canlead to

misfiring and to the engine

dying unexpectedly.Misfiring can

damage the catalytic converter,

and the engine dying unexpected

can lead to accidents.

Do not drive untilthe fuel tank is

completely empty.

At the most, thefuel tank still

contains the reservefuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

≥1.1 gal (≥4l)

Refueling (78)

Coolant temperature too high

General warning light shows

red.

Temperature display flash-

es.

Continued driving with an

overheated engine canre-

sult in engine damage.

Be sure to observethe measures

listed below.

The coolant temperatureis too

high.

If possible, continue driving

in the part-loadrange to cool

down the engine.

In traffic jams, switch off the

engine, but keep the ignition

switched on so that the radia-

tor fan continues to operate.

Should the coolant temperature

frequentlybe too high, have

the fault rectifiedas quickly as

possible by a specializedwork-

shop, preferablyan authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine in emergency-

operation mode

General warning light shows

yellow.

Engine symbol appears on

the display.

The engine isin the emer-

gency operating mode.On-

ly reduced engine performance

Status indicators

may be available, which can lead

to danger driving situations,es-

pecially during passing maneu-

vers.

Adapt your driving styleto

the possibly reducedengine

performance.

The engine control unit hasdi-

agnosed a fault.In exceptional

cases, the engine stopsand can

no longer bestarted.Otherwise,

the engine runs inthe emergen-

cy operating mode.

Continued driving is possible,

however the accustomed en-

gine performance may not be

available.

Have the malfunction corrected

as soon as possible bya spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Engine oil pressure

insufficient

General warning light flash-

es red.

Oil-can symbol appears on

the display.

The oil pressurein the lubricating

oil circuit is too low.If the warn-

ing light lights up, stop immedi-

ately and switchoff the engine.

The warning on insuffi-

cient engine oil pressure

is no substitutefor the func-

tion of an oil-level indicator.The

correct engine oil level canon-

ly be checkedon the oil level

indicator.

The cause ofthe warning on in-

sufficient engine oil pressurecan

be an insufficientengine oillevel.

Checking engine oil level

( 97)

If oil level is too low:

Topping up engineoil (98)

If the engine oil level is correct:

Driving with insufficienten-

gine oil pressure canresult

in engine damage.

Do not continue driving.

Have the malfunction corrected

as soon as possible bya spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Battery charge current

insufficient

General warning light shows

red.

Battery symbol appears on

the display.

A discharged batterycan

result in the enginecutting

out unexpectedly,causing a haz-

ardous situation.

Have faults eliminatedas soon as

possible.

Status indicators

If the batteryis no longer

charged, continued driving

can lead to deep discharging,

and therefore to the destruction

of the battery.

If possible, do not continue

driving.

The battery is not beingcharged.

Continued driving is possible

until the battery is discharged.

However, the engine candie

suddenly and the battery can

be exhaustively discharged and

therefore destroyed.

Have the malfunctioncorrected

as soon as possible bya spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Rear bulb defective

General warning light shows

yellow.

LAMPR ! appearson the dis-

play.

A defective bulbplaces

your safety at risk because

it is easier for other users to

oversee the motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs as

soon as possible; always carrya

complete set of sparebulbs if

possible.

Rear light or brake light bulb de-

fective.

Replacing brake and tail light

bulb (118)

Front bulb defective

LAMPF ! appearson the dis-

play.

A defective bulbplaces

your safety at risk because

it is easier for other users to

oversee the motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs as

soon as possible; always carrya

complete set of sparebulbs if

possible.

Low-beam headlight, high-beam

headlight, side-lightor turn indi-

cator bulb defective.

Replacing low-beam bulb

( 114)

Replacing high-beam bulb

( 116)

Replacing parking light bulb

( 118)

Replacing front turn indicator

bulbs (120)

Replacing rear turn indicator

bulbs (122)

Bulbs defective

General warning light shows

yellow.

LAMPS ! appearson the dis-

play.

A defective bulbplaces

your safety at risk because

it is easier for other users to

oversee the motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs as

soon as possible; always carrya

Status indicators

complete set of sparebulbs if

possible.

A combination of severalbulb

defects is present.

See the fault descriptions

above.

Warning indicators of

onboard computerOE

Display

Warnings of the onboardcom-

puter are shown in area1.

The possible warnings are listed

on the nextpage.

Status indicators

Overview of warning indicators

Meaning

Is indicatedEngine oil level too low(29)

Check Oil ap-

pears on the dis-

play

Is indicatedIce warning(29)

Status indicators

Engine oil level toolow

Oil level symbol appearson

the display.

Check Oil appears on the

display.

The electronic oil level sensor

has detecteda low engine oil

level.

The exact engine oil level can

only be determined by conduct-

ing a check of oil levelindicator.

During the nextrefueling stop:

Checking engine oil level

( 97)

If oil level is too low:

Topping up engineoil (98)

If "Check oil level" appears in

the display, although acorrect

oil level has been measuredon

the oil level indicator, theoil level

sensor maybe defective.

Contact a specialized work-

shop, preferablyan authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Ice warning

Ice crystal symbol appears

on the display.

The air temperature measured

at the motorcycle is lower than

37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning does not

mean thatthere is no risk

of black ice formingat measured

temperatures above 37°F (3 °C).

Always think well ahead when

temperatures are low,especially

on bridges andwhere the road is

in the shade.

Think well ahead whendriving.

ABS warning

indicators

Display

ABS warnings are indicated by

the ABS warninglight 1.

In some countriesan alternative

display of the ABS warninglight

is possible.

Possible country-dependent

versions.

Additional information on the

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is

provided from page(82); an

Status indicators

overview of the possiblewarnings

is provided on the following page.

Status indicators

Overview of warning indicators

Meaning

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

( 32)

Lights upABS error(32)

Status indicators

ABS self-diagnosisnot

completed

ABS warning light flashes.

The ABS functionis notavail-

able, becausethe self-diagno-

sis has notbeen completed.To

check the wheel sensors, the

motorcycle must be driven a few

yards.

Ride off slowly.It must be not-

ed that the ABS function is not

available untilthe self-diagnosis

has been completed.

ABS error

ABS warning light lights up.

The ABS control unit has detect-

ed an error.The ABSfunction is

not available.

Continued driving is possible

while taking the failed ABS

function into account.Observe

additional information on situa-

tions which can lead to an ABS

error (83).

Have the malfunctioncorrected

as soon as possible bya spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

ASC warning

indicatorsOE

Display

ASC warnings are displayedwith

the ASC symbol 2in conjunction

with the general warninglight 1.

Additional information on the

BMW Motorrad ASC is provided

from page(84); an overview

of the possible warningsis pro-

vided on the following page.

Status indicators

Overview of warning indicators

Meaning

Flashes rapidly in

yellow

Is indicatedASC intervention(34)

Flashes slowlySelf-diagnosis not completed(34)

Is indicatedASC deactivated(34)

Lights up yellowIs indicatedASC error(34)

Status indicators

ASC intervention

General warning light flash-

es rapidly in yellow.

ASC symbol is displayed.

The ASC has detected insta-

bility at the rearwheel and has

reduced the torque.Thewarn-

ing light flashes longer than the

duration of the ASCintervention.

As a result, the driveris provided

with opticalfeedback on the reg-

ulation carried out even after the

critical driving situation.

Self-diagnosisnot completed

ASC symbol flashes.

The self-diagnosis wasnot com-

pleted; the ASCfunction is not

available.So that the ASCself-

diagnosis canbe completed,the

engine mustbe running and the

motorcycle must be moved at a

speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h).

Ride off slowly.It must be not-

ed that theASC functionis not

available untilthe self-diagnosis

has been completed.

ASC deactivated

ASC symbol is displayed.

The ASC system hasbeen deac-

tivated by thedriver.

With OE AutomaticStability

Control (ASC):

Activating ASC function (58)

ASC error

General warning light shows

yellow.

ASC symbol is displayed.

The ASC controlunit has detect-

ed an error.The ASCfunction is

not available.

Continue driving is possible.It

must be noted that the ASC

function is not available.Ob-

serve additional informationon

situations which can lead to an

ASC error(85).

Have the malfunctioncorrected

as soon as possible bya spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

RDC warning

indicatorsOE

Display

The warning symbol 2signals a

critical tire inflation pressure,and

the correspondingtire inflation

Status indicators

pressure of the front wheel3or

the rear wheel 4flashes.

If the critical valueis at the limit

of the permissibletolerance, the

general warning light 1also lights

up in yellow.If the determined

tire inflation pressureis outside

the permissible tolerance,the

general warning light flashes in

red.

Additional information on the

BMW MotorradRDC is provided

from page(85); an overview

of the possible warningsis pro-

vided on the following page.

Status indicators

Overview of warning indicators

Meaning

Lights up yellowTire inflation pressure in limit area of

permissible tolerance(37)

The critical tire

inflation pressure

flashes

Flashes redTire inflation pressure outsidepermissi-

ble tolerance(37)

The critical tire

inflation pressure

flashes

"--"or"-- --"

is displayed

Transmission error(37)

Lights up yellowSensor defective or systemfault(38)

"--"or"-- --"

is displayed

Lights up yellowRDC! appears on

the display

Battery of tire pressuresensor weak

( 38)

Status indicators

Tire inflation pressure in limit

area of permissibletolerance

General warning light shows

yellow.

Tire symbolappears on the

display.

The critical tire inflation pressure

flashes.

The measured tire inflationpres-

sure is inthe limit area ofthe

permissible tolerance.

Correct tire inflation pressure in

accordance with instructions on

back of cover of Rider's Manu-

al.

The pressure values on the

back of the cover refer to

a tire air temperatureof 68°F

(20 °C). Toalso adapt the tire

inflation pressure at other tire

temperatures, proceedas follows:

Calculate the difference between

the nominalvalue according to

the Rider's Manualand the value

determine by theRDC system.

Change the inflation pressure in

the tire by this difference using

an air pressuretester at afilling

station.

Tire inflation pressure

outside permissible tolerance

General warning light flash-

es red.

Tire symbolappears on the

display.

The critical tire inflation pressure

flashes.

The measured tire inflationpres-

sure is outsidethe permissible

tolerance.

Check tire for damageand

drivability.

Is it still possibleto drive with tire:

Incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure result in poorer han-

dling of the motorcycle.

Always adapt your driving style

to the incorrect tireinflation

pressure.

Correct tire inflation pressure at

next opportunity.

Have the tire checkedfor dam-

age by aspecialized workshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.

If you are unsureabout the driv-

ability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.

Inform roadside service.

Have the tire checkedfor dam-

age by aspecialized workshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.

Transmission error

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

The motorcycle'sspeed has not

exceeded the threshold of ap-

prox.20 mph (30 km/h).The

RDC sensors do not transmit

their signal until a speed above

this threshold is reached(85).

Watch RDC display at higher

speed.A permanent fault has

not occurreduntil the general

Status indicators

warning light also lights up.In

this case:

Have fault eliminatedby a spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

There is a fault in the radio con-

nection to the RDC sensors.

Possible causes are radio sys-

tems in the surroundingarea,

which interfere with theconnec-

tion betweenthe RDC control

unit and the sensors.

Watch the RDC displayin an-

other environment.A perma-

nent fault has not occurred un-

til the generalwarning light also

lights up.In this case:

Have fault eliminatedby a spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Sensor defective or system

fault

General warning light shows

yellow.

Tire symbolappears on the

display.

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

Wheels without installed RDC

sensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with RDC

sensors.

One or two RDC sensorshave

failed.

Have fault eliminatedby a spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

A system fault has occurred.

Have fault eliminatedby a spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Battery of tire pressure

sensor weak

General warning light shows

yellow.

RDC! appears on thedisplay.

This error messageis only

displayed fora short time

following the pre-ride check.

The battery ofthe tire pressure

sensor no longerhas its fullca-

pacity.The operation of thetire

pressure control is only ensured

for a limited time.

Contact a specialized work-

shop, preferablyan authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Status indicators

Anti-theft alarm

warning indicatorsOE

Display

Anti-theft alarm warning

are shown as warnings2in

conjunction withthe general

warning light 1following the

pre-ride check and refer to the

capacity of the internalanti-theft

alarm battery.

The possible warnings are listed

on the nextpage.

Status indicators

Overview of warning indicators

Meaning

DWALO ! appears

on the display

Anti-theft alarm battery weak(41)

Lights up yellowDWA ! appears on

the display

Anti-theft alarm battery drained(41)

Status indicators

Anti-theft alarm battery weak

DWALO ! appears on the dis-

play.

This error messageis only

displayed fora short time

following the pre-ride check.

The anti-theft alarm batteryno

longer has its fullcapacity.The

operation ofthe anti-theft alarm

is only ensuredfor a limitedtime

with the motorcyclebattery dis-

connected.

Contact a specialized work-

shop, preferablyan authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Anti-theft alarm battery

drained

General warning light shows

yellow.

DWA ! appearson the display.

This error messageis only

displayed fora short time

following the pre-ride check.

The anti-theft alarm batteryhas

no capacity.The operationof the

anti-theft alarm isno longer en-

sured with the motorcyclebattery

disconnected.

Contact a specialized work-

shop, preferablyan authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Status indicators

Operation

Ignition switch andsteering lock..... 44

Electronic immobilizer................ 45

Clock ................................ 46

Odometer and tripmeters............ 47

Onboard computerOE ................ 49

Tire Pressure ControlRDCOE ....... 53

Lights ................................ 53

Turn indicators....................... 54

Hazardwarningflashers.. ............ 55

Emergency ON/OFF switch.......... 57

Heated hand gripsOE ................ 57

Automatic Stability Control

ASCOE .............................. 58

Clutch ............................... 59

Brakes ............................... 59

Mirrors .. ............................. 60

Spring preload ....................... 60

Damping ............................. 61

Electronic suspension adjustment

ESAOE ............................... 62

Tires ................................. 64

Headlight ............................ 64

Seat ................................. 65

Helmet holder....................... 67

Luggageloops ....................... 68

Operation

Ignition switch and

steering lock

Keys

You receive onemaster key and

one spare key.If akey is lost,

please note the informationon

the electronic immobilizer(EWS)

( 45).

Ignition key and steeringlock,

tank filler cap lock and seat lock

are all operated withthe same

key.

With OA Case:

Cases with locks for thesame

key can be orderedon request.

Please contact a specialized

workshop for this purpose,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position1.

Parking lights andall function

circuits switched on.

Engine can be started.

Pre-ride check is performed.

( 73)

ABS self-diagnosis is

performed. (73)

With OE AutomaticStability

Control (ASC):

Turn key to position1.

In addition tothe points named

above, the ASCself-diagnosis

is also carriedout.(74)

Switching off ignition

Turn key to position2.

Light switched off.

Handlebars not locked.

Key can be removed.

Electrically powered acces-

sories remain operational for

a limited periodof time.

Battery can berecharged via

onboard socket.

Operation

Locking handlebars

If themotorcycleis on the

side stand,the surface

of the ground will determine

whether it is better to turn the

handlebars to the leftor right.

However, the motorcycleis more

stable on a level surface with the

handlebars turnedto the left than

with the handlebars turnedto the

right.

On level ground, always turn the

handlebars to the left to set the

steering lock.

Turn handlebarsto full left or

right lock position.

Turn key to position3while

moving handlebars slightly.

Ignition, lights andall function

circuits switched off.

Handlebars locked.

Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizer

Theft protection

The electronic immobilizerhelps

protect your BMW motorcycle

from theft, and this enhanced

security is atyour disposal with-

out any needfor you to set pa-

rameters or activate additional

systems.The engine ofa mo-

torcycle fitted with this electronic

immobilizer can be started only

with the keys that belong to the

motorcycle.You can also have

your authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer disable particular keys,

for example inthe event that you

lose your keys.The enginecan-

not be started witha key that has

been barred.

Electronics in key

The motorcycle's electronics

exchange certain continuously

changing signalswith the elec-

tronics in thekey; these signals

are specific to yourmotorcycle

and they are transmittedvia the

ring antennain the ignition lock.

The ignition is not enabledfor

starting until thekey has been

recognized as "authorized"for

your motorcycle.

A spare key attachedto

the same ringas the igni-

tion key usedto start the engine

could "irritate" the electronics,

in which casethe enabling sig-

nal for starting is not issued.The

warning EWS is shown in the

multifunction display.

Always store the spare key sepa-

rately from the ignitionkey.

Operation

Replacement and extra

keys

Replacement and spare keys

are only available throughan au-

thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

The keys are partof an integrat-

ed security system,so the retail-

er is under an obligation to check

the legitimacy ofall applications

for replacement/extrakeys.If you

want to have a lost key barred,

you must bring alongall other

keys that belong to the motorcy-

cle.A key that has been barred

can subsequently be cleared and

reactivated for use.

Clock

Setting clock

Attemptingto set the clock

while ridingthe motorcycle

can lead to accidents.

Adjust the clockonly when the

motorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1repeatedly until

total mileage is shown.

Press alternative button 2re-

peatedly until total mileage is

shown.

With OE Onboardcomputer Or

With OE Tire PressureControl

(RDC):

Press button 2repeatedly until

clock is shown.

In this case, the button

in the instrumentclus-

ter is only used to operate the

odometer.

Operation

Hold down button.

Hours 3flash.

Press button.

Hours increase by one each

time button is pressed.

Hold down button.

Minutes 4flash.

Press button.

Minutes increase by one each

time button is pressed.

Press and hold buttonor no

longer press it.

End setting; set time is dis-

played.

Odometer and

tripmeters

Selecting readings

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1.

If you prefer,you can use but-

ton 2for this purpose.

Each time the button is pressed,

the display showsvalues start-

ing with the current valuein the

following order:

Operation

Total distance covered

Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)

Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

Operating range (after reaching

reserve level)

With OE Onboardcomputer Or

With OE Tire PressureControl

(RDC):

Press button 1.

In this case, the button on

the handlebar fitting is on-

ly used to operate the onboard

computer or the RDCdisplay.

Resetting tripmeter

Switch on ignition.

Select desired tripmeter.

Hold down button 1.

If you prefer,you can use but-

ton 2for this purpose.

Tripmeter is reset.

Operation

With OE Onboardcomputer Or

With OE Tire PressureControl

(RDC):

Hold down button 2.

In this case,the button on

the handlebar fitting is on-

ly used tooperate the onboard

computer or the RDCdisplay.

Residual range

The operatingrange is displayed

together with the lettering

RANGE and indicates what

distance can still be driven with

the remainingfuel.Itis only

displayed after thefuel reserve

is reached.This distanceis

calculated onthe basis of fuel

level and average consumption.

When refueling,fuel is not regis-

tered until the quantityadded is

approx.one gallon (several liters).

When refueling after runningon

reserve, make sure that you top

up the tankto a level abovere-

serve, as otherwise thesensor

will not beable to registerthe

new level.Otherwise neitherthe

fill level nor the operatingrange

display can be updated.

The determined residual

range is anapproximate

reading.BMW Motorradthere-

fore recommends thatyou do

not try to use the full remaining

range before refueling.

Onboard computerOE

Selecting readings

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1.

Operation

Each time the button is pressed,

the display showsvalues start-

ing with the current valuein the

following order:

Ambient temperature

Average speed

Average consumption

Range

Oil level indicator

Tire inflation pressures(OE)

Ambient temperature

When themotorcycle is stopped,

the engine heatcan falsify the

measurement of theambient

temperature 1.Ifthe influence

of the engine heat becomestoo

great, -- is temporarily shown in

the display.

If the ambient temperature

drops below 3°C, a warn-

ing of possible icing-upappears.

The display automaticallyswitch-

es from any other mode to the

temperature reading when the

temperature drops below this

threshold for the first time.

Average speed

The average speed 1is cal-

culated based onthe elapsed

time since the last reset.Times

during which the engine was

stopped are excluded from the

calculation.

Resetting average speed

Switch on ignition.

Select average speed.

Operation

Hold down button 1.

Average speed is reset.

Average consumption

The average consumption1is

calculated bydividing the dis-

tance covered since the lastre-

set by the correspondingamount

of fuel used.

Resetting average

consumption

Switch on ignition.

Select average speed.

Hold down button 1.

Average consumption is reset.

Range

The functional description of

the operatingrange(49) al-

so applies to the range.How-

ever, the range 1can also be

displayed beforethe fuel re-

serve is reached.To calculate

the range, aspecial average con-

sumptionis used,which doesnot

always match the value thatcan

be shown on the display.

If the motorcycleis standing on

the side stand,the fuel level can-

not be correctly determineddue

to the inclinedposition.For this

Operation

reason the rangeis only calculat-

ed while driving.

When refueling after runningon

reserve, make sure that you top

up the tankto a level abovere-

serve, as otherwise the sensor

will not beable to registerthe

new level.Otherwise neitherthe

fill level nor the range display can

be updated.

The determinedrange is an

approximate reading.BMW

Motorrad therefore recommends

that you do not try touse the full

range before refueling.

Oil level indicator

The oil level indicator1provides

information onthe oil level in the

engine.It can only bedisplayed

when the motorcycleis stopped.

The conditions for the oil level

indicator are asfollows:

Engine at operating tempera-

ture.

Engine idling for at least10

seconds.

Side-stand retracted.

Motorcycle is vertical.

The readings mean:

OK:Oil level is correct.

CHECK:Checkoil level during

next refueling stop.

---:No measurement possible

(above-mentioned conditions not

met).

If other informationof the

onboard computeris dis-

played, this symbol continues to

be shown until the oil levelis de-

tected as correct again.

The most recently measured

level is displayed for 5 seconds

when you nextswitch on theig-

nition.

Should, despitea correct oil

level on thedisplay of the

engine oil reservoir, "Check oil

level" appear continuouslyin the

display, the oil level sensor may

be defective.In this case,please

contact your authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.

Operation

Tire Pressure Control

RDCOE

Displaying tire inflation

pressure

Switch on ignition.

Repeatedlypress button 1un-

til the tire inflationpressures

appear in the display.

The tire inflation pressures are

displayed with the lettering

RDC P.The left-hand value

indicates the inflation pressure of

the front wheel,and the right-

hand value the inflation pressure

of the rear wheel.Immediately

after switching onthe ignition,

-- -- is displayed,as the

transfer of the inflationpressure

values does not begin until a

speed over 20 mph (30 km/h)is

reached.

The display is shown alternately

with the clock.

On motorcycleswith an onboard

computer, the displayappears in

alternation with theclock and the

values of the onboardcomputer.

Lights

Parking lights

The parking lights switch on au-

tomatically whenthe ignition is

switched on.

The parking lights are a

strain on the battery.Do

not leave the ignitionswitched

on longer thanabsolutely

necessary.

Low-beam headlight

The low-beam headlight switches

on automaticallywhen you start

the engine.

With the engine switched

off, you canswitch on the

lights by switchingon the high-

beam headlight with theignition

Operation

switched onor by operatingthe

headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight

Press the top section of full-

beam headlight switch 1.

High-beam headlight is

switched on.

Move full-beam headlight

switch 1to the center position.

High-beam headlight is

switched off.

Press the bottom section of

full-beam headlight switch 1.

High-beam headlight is

switched on as longas switch

is pressed (headlight flasher).

Switching on parking

lights

Switch off ignition.

Immediately after switchingoff

the ignition, pressand hold the

left-hand turn indicator but-

ton 1.

Parking light switches on.

Switching off parking

lights

Switch ignition on and thenoff

again.

Parking light switched off.

Turn indicators

Switching on left-hand

turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.

ten seconds or after cov-

ering a distanceof approx.650

ft (200 m), the turn indicators are

automatically switched off.

Operation

Press left-hand turn indicator

button 1.

Left-hand turn indicator is

switched on.

Indicator light for left-handturn

indicators flashes.

Switching on right-hand

turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx.

ten seconds or after cov-

ering a distanceof approx.650

ft (200 m), the turn indicators are

automatically switched off.

Press right-hand turn indicator

button 2.

Right-hand turn indicator is

switched on.

Indicator light for right-hand

turn indicators flashes.

Switching offturn

indicator

Press turn-indicatorcancel but-

ton 3.

Turn indicatoris switched off.

Indicator lights for turn indica-

tors are off.

Hazard warning

flashers

Switching on hazard

warning flashers

Switch on ignition.

Operation

The hazard warning flash-

ers place a strainon the

battery.Do not use the hazard

warning flashersfor longer than

absolutely necessary.

If a turn indicatorbutton is

pressed with theignition

switched on,the flashing function

replaces the emergency flashing

function as long as thebutton is

pressed.If theturnindicator but-

ton is released,the emergency

flasher function becomes active

again.

Press left 1and right-hand2

turn indicator buttons simulta-

neously.

The hazard warning flashers

are switched on.

Indicator lights for leftand right

turn indicator flash.

Switch off ignition.

Hazard warning flashers contin-

ue to operate.

Indicator lights for leftand right

turn indicator are off.

Switching off hazard

warning flashers

Press turn-indicator cancel but-

ton 3.

Hazard warning flashers are

switched off.

Operation

Emergency ON/OFF

switch

1Emergency ON/OFF switch

Operatingthe emergency

ON/OFF switch when riding

can cause therear wheelto lock

and thus cause a fall.

Do not operate theemergency

ON/OFF switch when riding.

The engine can beswitched

off easily and quicklyusing the

emergency ON/OFF switch.

AOperating position

BEngine switched off.

The engine can only be

started in the operating

position.

Heated hand gripsOE

1Heated handgrip switch

The handlebar grips can be heat-

ed at two different levels.The

heated hand grips option can on-

ly be activatedwhen theengine

is running.

The increase in powercon-

sumption caused by the

heated hand grips can drain the

battery if you are ridingat low

engine speeds.If the battery is

inadequately charged, the heat-

ed hand grips areswitched off to

ensure starting capability.

Operation

2Heating function off.

350 % heat output (one dot

visible).

4100 % heat output(three

dots visible).

Automatic Stability

Control ASCOE

Switching off ASC

function

Switch on ignition.

The ASC functioncan al-

so be deactivated while

driving.

Press and hold ASC button 1.

ASC symbol is continuously

displayed.

Release ASC button within

three seconds.

ASC symbol continues to

be displayed.

ASC function is deactivated.

Activating ASC function

Press and hold ASC button 1.

ASC symbolis no longer

displayed; if self-diagnosis

is not completed, ASC warning

light begins to flash.

Release ASC button within

three seconds.

ASC symbol remains off or

continues to flash.

ASC function is activated.

As an alternativeto pressing

the ASC button,the ignition

can also be switchedoff and

then on again.

Operation

If the ASC warning light

lights up after switching

the ignition off and on and then

continued driving over 5mph

(10 km/h),an ASC error has

occurred.

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever

If the positionof the clutch

fluid reservoiris changed,

air can enter theclutch system.

Do not repositionthe handlebar

controls on thehandlebars or the

handlebars in theirmounts.

Adjusting the clutchlever

while driving can leadto

accidents.

Only adjust the clutch lever when

the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1clock-

wise.

The adjusting screw hasa

limit position andcan be

turned more easily when you

press the clutchlever forward.

Distance between handlebar

grip and clutch lever increases.

Turn adjusting screw 1coun-

terclockwise.

Distance between handlebar

grip and clutch lever decreases.

Brakes

Adjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position of

the brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brake

system.

Do not repositionthe handlebar

controls on thehandlebars or the

handlebars in theirmounts.

Adjusting the brakelever

while driving can leadto

accidents.

Only adjust the brake lever when

the motorcycle isstationary.

Operation

Turn adjusting screw 1clock-

wise.

The adjusting screw has

a limit positionand can

be turned more easilywhen

you press the handbrake lever

forward.

Distance between handlebar

grip and handbrake leverin-

creases.

Turn adjusting screw 1coun-

terclockwise.

Distance between handlebar

grip and handbrake leverde-

creases.

Mirrors

Adjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi-

tion by applying light pressure

at edge.

Spring preload

Setting

It is essentialto set spring

preload of the rear suspension

to suit the load carriedby the

motorcycle.Increase spring

preload whenthe motorcycle is

heavily loaded and reduce spring

preload accordingly when the

motorcycle is lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preload

for rear wheel

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Your motorcycle's han-

dling will sufferif you do

not match the spring-preloadand

damping-characteristic settings.

Adjust the dampingcharacteristic

to suit the springpreload.

Operation

Adjusting the springpreload

while the motorcycleis be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.

Adjust the springpreload

only when the motorcycleis

stationary.

To increase spring preload,

turn handwheel 1in direction

of arrow HIGH.

To decrease springpreload,

turn handwheel 1in direction

of arrow LOW.

Basic setting of spring

preload, rear

Turn handwheel as far as

possible in directionof arrow

LOW, then turn 13 clicks

in direction of arrowHIGH

(Full tank ofgas, with rider

187 lbs (85 kg))

Damping

Setting

The damping must be adapt-

ed to thespring preload.An in-

crease in spring preload requires

firmer damping, a reduction in

spring preload requires softer

damping.

Adjusting damping onrear

wheel

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Adjust damping withthe toolkit

using the adjusting screw 1.

To increase damping,turn ad-

justing screw 1in arrow direc-

tion H.

To decrease damping,turn ad-

justing screw 1in arrow direc-

tion S.

Basic setting of rear

wheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

Turn adjustingscrew as far

as possible in directionof

arrow H, then turn one and

one-half turnin direction of

arrow S (Single rider with

one person 187lbs (85 kg))

Operation

Electronic suspension

adjustment ESAOE

Settings

Using the electronic suspension

adjustment ESAyou can conve-

niently adjust your motorcycle to

its loading and theground.

The damping setting is shownin

the multifunctiondisplay in the

area 1, and the springpreload

in the area 2.The display of the

odometer is hidden as long as

the ESA displayis shown.Three

spring preloads withthree damp-

ing setting eachcan be com-

bined to optimallyadjust the mo-

torcycle.

Adjusting spring preload

The ESA controlunit is equipped

with an overload protection

device that interrupts the

adjustment processfor the spring

preload in case ofexcessive

current consumption.Especially

at low temperatures and witha

heavy payload, increased current

consumption can briefly result,

causing an interruption of the

adjustment process.

At temperaturesbelow 0 °C,

BMW Motorrad recommends

that the passenger should wait

until the adjustment process to

passenger mode is completed

before taking a seat.In case of

very long adjustment distances

(adjustment from "single rider"

to "operation with passenger and

luggage"), BMW Motorradalso

recommendsunloading the mo-

torcycle.

The ESA display flashes until the

adjustment process has been

completed.

An interrupted adjustment pro-

cess is automatically continued

as soon as the currentconsump-

tion is reduced,e.g.with the

measures described above.

Calling up settings

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1.

The current setting is

displayed.

Operation

Display goes out automatically

after a few seconds.

Adjusting damping

Switch on ignition.

The damping cannot bead-

justed whilethe motorcycle

is being ridden.

Press button 1.

Current setting is displayed.

Press button 1once in each

case.

Starting fromthe current state,

the display is inthe following or-

der:

COMF:comfortable damping

NORM:normal damping

SPORT:sporty damping

If no furtherchanges are made,

the damping isadjusted as in-

dicated.

Adjusting spring preload

Start engine.

The spring preload cannot

be adjusted while themo-

torcycle is being ridden.

Press button 1.

Current setting is displayed.

Press and hold button1until

display changes each time.

Starting fromthe current state,

the display is inthe following or-

der:

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

If no furtherchanges are made,

the spring preloadand, if nec-

essary, the dampingis/are ad-

justed as indicated.The dis-

play flashes while the spring

preload is adjusted.

Wait for the adjustment

process to becompleted

before continuing driving

(display flashes).

Operation

Tires

Checking tire pressure

Make sure ground is level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Incorrect tire inflation pres-

sure results in poorer hand-

ing characteristicsof the motor-

cycle and reduces the life of the

tires.

Ensure proper tire inflation

pressure.

At high road speeds,tire

valves have a tendencyto

open as a result of centrifugal

force.

Fit metal valvecaps with rubber

seals and screw them onfirmly

to prevent sudden deflation.

Check correct tire inflation

pressure using following data.

Tire pressure, front

36.3 psi (2.5bar) (Single rid-

er, with cold tire)

36.3 psi (2.5bar) (Driver with

passenger and/orload, with

cold tire)

Tire pressure, rear

42.1 psi (2.9bar) (Single rid-

er, with cold tire)

42.1 psi (2.9bar) (Driver with

passenger and/orload, with

cold tire)

If tire pressure istoo low:

Correct tire pressure.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight for

RHD/LHD traffic

If the motorcycleis ridden in a

country where the opposite rule

of the road applies,its asymmet-

ric low-beam headlightwill tend

to dazzle oncoming traffic.

Have the headlight adjustedto

the relevant conditionsby a spe-

cialized workshop, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorrad retail-

er.

Ordinary adhesive tape

damages the plastic lens.

To prevent damageto the plastic

lens, consult aspecialized work-

shop, preferablyan authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Operation

Headlight range and

spring preload

The headlight range generally

remains constantdue to the ad-

justment of the springpreload to

the loading state.

Spring preload adjustmentmay

only be insufficientwhen the mo-

torcycle is very heavily loaded.

In this case,the headlight range

must be adjusted to the weight.

If you are unsure whether

the basic headlight setting

is correct, consulta specialized

workshop, preferably an autho-

rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Headlight range

adjustment

1Headlight range adjustment

In the case of veryhigh payloads,

the available springpreload ad-

justment might not beadequate.

To avoid dazzlingoncoming traf-

fic, the headlightadjustment can

be corrected by adjusting the

swivel lever.

ANeutral position

BPosition with heavypayload

Seat

Removing seat

Make sure groundis leveland

firm and park motorcycle.

Operation

Turn the key counterclockwise

in the seat lock.

When doing so,press the seat

downwards for support.

Raise the seat atthe rear.

If seat islaid on a rough

surface, seat edges can be

damaged.

Lay the seat on the reference

side on a smooth,clean surface,

e.g.on the tank.

Let go of the keyand pull the

seat from the retaining bracket

towards the rear.

Installing seat

If too much pressure is ap-

plied in the forwarddirec-

tion, there is a danger thatthe

motorcycle will be pushed offits

stand.

Make sure thatthe motorcycle is

steady on its stand.

Push seat forward into retaining

brackets 1.

Operation

Press the seat firmly down-

wards beyond the detent.

The seat can be heard to lock

into place.

Helmet holder

Locking helmet on

motorcycle

Removing seat (65)

Secure helmet on helmet hold-

er 1or 2using steel cable

available asan optional acces-

sory.

The helmet catch can

scratch the paneling.

When hookingon the helmet,

watch the positionof the helmet

lock.

To do this, guide steelcable

through helmet and pushcable

eyes onto holder.

Installing seat (66)

Operation

Luggage loops

Luggage loops under seat

The loops 1for attaching lug-

gage straps are locatedon the

underside of the seat.In con-

junction with the eyelets2on

the grab handles,luggage can be

strapped ontothe rear seat.

Using luggage straps

Make sure ground is level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Removing seat (65)

Turn over seat.

Pull loops 1out of holder 3

and lay toward outside.

Luggage strapscan be hooked

into loops.

Installing seat (66)

Operation

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Safety instructions ................... 70

Checklist............................. 71

Starting .............................. 72

Running in ........................... 75

Brakes ............................... 75

Parkingyourmotorcycle. ............ 77

Refueling ............................ 78

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Safety instructions

Rider's equipment

Do not ride withoutthe correct

clothing.Always wear:

Helmet

Rider's suit

Gloves

Boots

This applies evento short jour-

neys, and to every seasonof the

year.Your authorized BMW Mo-

torrad retailer will be happyto

advise you and has the correct

clothing for every purpose.

Speed

If you ride at high speed, always

bear in mind thatvarious bound-

ary conditionscan adversely af-

fect the handling of your motor-

cycle:

Settings of spring-strutand

shock absorber system

Imbalanced load

Loose clothing

Insufficient tire inflationpres-

sure

Poor tire tread

Etc.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-

anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.

Do not exceedthe gross weight

limit and observe the loading

information.

Alcohol and drugs

Even small amountsof al-

cohol or drugs willadverse-

ly affect your perception and your

ability to assess situations and

make decisions, and slowdown

your reflexes.Medication can ex-

acerbate these effects.

Do not ride your motorcycleafter

consuming alcohol, drugs and/or

medication.

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain carbon

monoxide, whichis colorlessand

odorless but highly toxic.

Inhaling exhaust fumes

therefore represents a

health hazard and can even

cause loss ofconsciousness with

fatal consequences.

Do not inhale exhaustfumes.

Do not run the enginein closed

rooms.

High voltage

Touching live parts ofthe

ignition system with the

engine running can causeelectric

shock.

Do not touch partsof the igni-

tion systemwhen the engine is

running.

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Catalytic converter

If misfiring causes unburnedfuel

to enter the catalyticconverter,

there is a dangerof overheating

and damage.

For this reason, observethe fol-

lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tankdry

Do not run the enginewith the

spark-plug cap removed

Stop the engineimmediately if

it misfires

Use unleaded fuel only

Comply with all specifiedmain-

tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroy

the catalytic converter.

Note the pointslisted for protec-

tion of the catalytic converter.

Risk of fire

Temperatures at the exhaust are

high.

Flammable materials (e.g.

hay, leaves, grass, clothing

and luggage, etc.)could ignite

if allowed to come into contact

with the hot exhaustpipe.

Make sure thatno highly

flammable materials can come

in contact with thehot exhaust

system.

Cooling would be inade-

quate if the engine were al-

lowed to idle for alengthy period

with the motorcycleat a stand-

still:overheating would result.In

extreme cases, the motorcycle

could catch fire.

Do not allowthe engineto idle

unnecessarily.After starting, ride

off immediately.

Tampering withcontrol

unit of electronic engine-

management system

Tampering with theengine

control unitcan damage

the motorcycle andcause acci-

dents.

Do not tamper with theengine

control unit.

Tampering with theengine

control unitcan result in

mechanical loadsthat the mo-

torcycle's componentsare not

designed to withstand.Damage

caused in this way is not covered

by the warranty.

Do not tamper with theengine

control unit.

Checklist

Use the followingchecklist to

check important functions, set-

tings and wear limits before you

ride off.

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Brakes

Front and rear brakefluid levels

Clutch

Clutch fluid level

Shock absorber setting and

spring preload

Tread depth and tire inflation

pressure

Firm seating of cases and lug-

gage

At regular intervals:

Engine oil level (everytime you

refuel)

Brake pad wear (during every

third stop for refueling)

Starting

Side stand

You cannot startthe motorcy-

cle with the side standextended

and a gear engaged.The engine

will switch itselfoff if you start it

with the transmissionin neutral

and then engage a gear before

retracting the side stand.

Transmission

You can startthe engine when

the transmission isin neutral or if

you pull the clutchwith a gear

engaged.Do not engagethe

clutch until after switching on

the ignition, asotherwise the en-

gine cannot be started.When

the transmission isin neutral, the

green neutral indicatorlight is on

and the gear indicator in the mul-

tifunction display shows N.

Starting engine

Emergency ON/OFF switch 1

in operating positionA.

Switch on ignition.

Pre-ride check is performed.

( 73)

ABS self-diagnosis is

performed. (73)

With OE AutomaticStability

Control (ASC):

Switch on ignition.

Pre-ride check is performed.

( 73)

ABS self-diagnosis is

performed. (73)

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ASC self-diagnosis is per-

formed. (74)

Press starter button1.

At extremely low tempera-

tures it maybe necessary

to operate the throttle twist grip

during starting.At ambient tem-

peratures below 32 °F (0 °C),

actuate the clutch after switching

on the ignition.

The startattempt is auto-

matically interruptedif bat-

tery voltage istoo low.Recharge

the battery beforeyou start the

engine, or usejump leads and a

donor battery to start.

Engine starts.

Consult the troubleshooting

chart if the engine refuses to

start. (134)

Pre-ride check

The instrument clusterruns a

test of the 'General'warning light

when the ignition isswitched on:

this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" In

the process, thewarning light

first lights upred and then yellow

to test its function.Thetest is

aborted if you startthe engine

before it completes.

Phase 1

General warning light shows

red.

CHECK! appears on the dis-

play.

Phase 2

General warning light shows

yellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-

play.

If the 'General' warninglight does

not show:

Some malfunctions cannot

be indicatedif the 'Gener-

al' warning light cannot be dis-

played.

Check that the 'General'warning

light comeson, and that it shows

red and yellow.

Have the malfunction corrected

as soon as possible bya spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

ABS self-diagnosis

The readiness for operationof

the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS

is checked bythe self-diagnosis.

Self-diagnosis is performed au-

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tomatically whenyou switch on

the ignition.To check thewheel

sensors, the motorcyclemust

drive faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).

Phase 1

Checking the diagnosable

system components while

stopped.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif-

ic version of ABSwarning

light.

Phase 2

Checking the wheel sensors

while starting off.

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible country-specif-

ic version of ABSwarning

light.

ABS self-diagnosis

completed

The ABS warning lightgoes

out.

If an ABS fault is indicatedafter

the ABS self-diagnosisis com-

pleted:

Continue driving is possible.It

must be noted that neither the

ABS nor the integral function is

available.

Have the malfunctioncorrected

as soon as possible bya spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

ASC self-diagnosisOE

The readiness for operation

of the BMW MotorradASC is

checked by theself-diagnosis.

Self-diagnosis is performed

automatically when you switch

on the ignition.Sothat the ASC

self-diagnosiscan be completed,

the engine must be running and

the motorcycle must drive at a

speed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h).

Phase 1

Checking diagnosable system

components while stopped.

ASC symbol flashes.

Phase 2

Checking diagnosable system

components while driving.

ASC symbol flashes.

ASC self-diagnosis

completed

ASC warning light goes out.

If an ASC fault is indicated after

ASC self-diagnosis is completed:

Continue driving is possible.It

must be noted that the ASC

function is not available.

Have the malfunctioncorrected

as soon as possible bya spe-

cialized workshop, preferably

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an authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Running in

The first 600 miles

(1,000 km)

While running inthe motorcy-

cle, vary the throttleopening

and engine-speed rangefre-

quently.

Try to do most ofyour rid-

ing during this initial periodon

twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-

ing high-speed main roads and

highways if possible.

Exceeding the specified en-

gine speeds while running

in willlead to increased engine

wear.

Adhere to the specified engine

run-in speeds.

Do not exceedthe engine run-

in speeds.

Engine break-in speed

<7000 min-1

Do notaccelerate at fullthrot-

tle.

Avoid low engine speeds at full

load.

After 300 - 750 miles (500 -

1,200 km), havethe first in-

spection performed.

Brake pads

New brake pads must "bed

down" and therefore donot

achieve their optimum friction

levels during the first 300 miles

(500 km).This initial reduction

in braking efficiencycan be

compensated forby exerting

greater pressure on the levers.

New brake pads can ex-

tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.

Brake early.

Tires

New tires have a smoothsur-

face.This must be roughened by

riding in a restrainedmanner at

various heel anglesuntil the tires

are run in.This running in proce-

dure is essentialif the tires are to

achieve maximum grip.

New tires have not

achieved their full adhesion

yet.There is a danger of

accidents when driving at

extreme angles.

Avoid extreme angles.

Brakes

How is the shortest

braking distance

achieved?

The dynamic load distribution

between the front and rear wheel

changes during braking.The

heavier you brake, the more

the front wheelis loaded.The

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greater the wheelload, the more

braking force can be transferred.

To achieve the shortestpossible

braking distance, the front brake

must be applied quickly and with

increasing force.This optimal-

ly utilizes the dynamicload in-

crease on the front wheel.At the

same time, the clutch should al-

so be actuated.Withthe "forced

braking" often practicedin which

the brake pressure isgenerat-

ed as quickly as possibleand

with great force, thedynamic

load distribution cannotfollow

the increaseddeceleration and

the braking forcecannot be com-

pletely transferred to the road

surface.To prevent the front

wheel from locking,the ABS sys-

tem must interveneand reduce

the brake pressure;the braking

distance increases.

Descending mountain

passes

There is adanger of the

brakes fading if you useon-

ly the rear brakeswhen descend-

ing mountain passes.Under

extreme conditions, the brakes

could overheat and suffer severe

damage.

Use both front andrear brakes,

and make useof the engine's

braking effect as well.

Wet brakes

After washing the motor-

cycle, after driving through

water or inthe rain, braking can

be delayed due to damp brake

disks and brake pads.

Brake early untilthe brakes are

dry or braked until dry.

Salt on brakes

The full braking effect can

be delayed if the motor-

cycle is riddenon salt-covered

roads and the brakesare not ap-

plied for some time.

Brake early untilthe salt layerof

the brake disks andbrake pads

has been braked off.

Oil orgrease onbrakes

Oil and greaseon the brake

disks and pads considerably

diminish braking efficiency.

Especially after repair andmain-

tenance tasks, make sure that

the brake disks andbrake pads

are free of oil andgrease.

Dirt or mud on brakes

When the motorcycle is

ridden on loosesurfaces

or muddy roads, the brakesmay

fail to take effectimmediately

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because of dirt or moistureon

the disks or brake pads.

Brake early untilthe brakes are

braked clean.

Parking your

motorcycle

Placing on side stand

If the ground is soft or un-

even, thereis no guarantee

that the motorcyclewill rest firm-

ly on thestand.

Always check that the ground

under the stand is level and

firm.

Switch off theengine.

Pull handbrake lever.

Hold motorcycle uprightand

balanced.

Use your left footto extend

side stand fully.

The sidestand is designed

to support only the weight

of the motorcycle.

Do not leanor sit on the

motorcycle with theside stand

extended.

Slowly lean the motorcycleto

the side until its weightis taken

by the stand and dismount to

the left.

If themotorcycleis on the

side stand,the surface

of the ground will determine

whether it is better to turn the

handlebars to the leftor right.

However, the motorcycleis more

stable on a level surface with the

handlebars turnedto the left than

with the handlebars turnedto the

right.

On level ground, always turn the

handlebars to the left to set the

steering lock.

Turn handlebarsto full left or

right lock position.

Check that the motorcycleis

standing firmly.

On a grade,the motorcycle

should always face uphill;

select 1st gear.

Lock steering lock.

Remove from side stand

Unlock steering lock.

From left, grip handlebars with

both hands.

Pull handbrake lever.

Swing your right leg overthe

seat and lift motorcycle toup-

right position.

Hold motorcycle uprightand

balanced.

An extended side standcan

catch on theground when

the motorcycle ismoving and

lead to a fall.

Retract the side stand before

moving the vehicle.

Sit on motorcycle and use your

left foot to retractside stand.

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Placing on center standOA

If the ground is soft or un-

even, thereis no guarantee

that the motorcyclewill rest firm-

ly on the stand.

Always check that the ground

under the standis level and

firm.

Switch off theengine.

Dismount and keep yourleft

hand on lefthandlebar grip.

Grasp passenger seat handle

or rear frame with yourright

hand.

Using your right foot, press

center stand towardrear until

feet rest on ground.

Place full weight of bodyon

center stand while pulling mo-

torcycle toward rear.

Excessive movements

could result in thecenter

stand retracting,and the

motorcycle wouldtopple as a

result.

Do not sit onthe motorcycle

while it is resting on thecenter

stand.

Check that the motorcycleis

standing firmly.

Lock steering lock.

Pushing off center

standOA

Unlock steering lock.

Place your left hand on left

handlebar grip.

With your righthand, grip rear

grab handle or rear frame.

Push motorcycle forward off

center stand.

Make sure thatcenter standis

fully retracted.

Refueling

Fuel is highly flammable.

Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire andexplosion.

Do not smoke.Never bringa

naked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when ex-

posed to heat.When the

tank is overfilled,fuel canescape

and get onto therear wheel.

This results in a dangerof falling.

Do not fill the tankpast the bot-

tom edge of the fillerneck.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-

faces, making them cloudy

or unattractive.

Wipe off any fuelthat gets onto

plastic parts immediately.

Fuel can attack the material

of the windshield;it then

becomes dull or unsightly.

Wipe off any fuelthat gets onto

the windshield immediately.

Leaded fuel will destroythe

catalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

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Open protective cap.

Open fuel tank capwith igni-

tion key by turningit counter-

clockwise.

Refuel with quality listed below

at most until lower edge of filler

neck is reached.

Recommended fuel qual-

ity

98 ROZ/RON (Super Plus

unleaded)

95 ROZ/RON (Super unlead-

ed (fuel type can be used

with reduced performance

and consumption))

Usable fuel quantity

5 gal (19 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

≥1.1 gal (≥4l)

Press fuel tank capdown firmly

to close.

Remove key andclose protec-

tive cap.

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Technology in detail

Brake system with BMW Motorrad

IntegralABS. . ....................... 82

Engine management with BMW Mo-

torrad ASCOE ........................ 84

Tire Pressure ControlRDCOE ....... 85

Technology in detail

Brake system with

BMW Motorrad Integral

ABS

Partially integral brake

Your motorcycle is equippedwith

a partially integralbrake configu-

ration.Both front and rear brakes

are applied simultaneouslywhen

you pull the handbrakelever.

The footbrake lever acts only on

the rear brake.

The BMW Motorrad IntegralABS

adapts the braking forcedistribu-

tion betweenthe front and rear

wheel brake to the loading ofthe

motorcycle during braking.

Spinning ofthe rear wheel

with the frontbrake pulled

(burn out) is made consider-

ably more difficultby the inte-

gral function.The result maybe

damage to the rearwheel brake

and the clutch.

Avoid burn-outs.

How does ABS work?

The maximum braking forcethat

can be transferredto the road

surface is partially dependent on

the friction coefficientof the road

surface.Gravel, ice, snow and

wet roads offera considerably

poorer friction coefficient than a

dry, clean asphalt surface.The

poorer the frictioncoefficient of

the road surface is, the longer

the braking distancewill be.

If the maximumtransferrable

braking force is exceeded when

the driver increasesthe brake

pressure, the wheelsbegin to

block and driving stabilityis lost,

and a fall canresult.Beforethis

situation occurs, ABS intervenes

and adjusts the brake pressure

to the maximumtransferrable

braking force.This enables the

wheels to continue to turn and

maintains driving stability regard-

less of the road surfacecondi-

tion.

What happens when

rough roads are

encountered?

Bumpy or rough roads canbriefly

lead to a loss of contactbe-

tween the tires andthe road

surface, until the transferrable

braking force is reduced to ze-

ro.If braking is carried out in this

situation, ABS must reducethe

brake pressure to ensure driv-

ing stability when restoringcon-

tact to the road.At this point in

time, the BMW Motorrad Integral

ABS must assume extremelylow

friction coefficients (gravel, ice,

snow) so that the running wheels

turn in every imaginable case and

the driving stabilityis ensured.

After detecting the actual con-

ditions, the system adjuststhe

optimum brake pressure.

Technology in detail

How is the BMW Motorrad

Integral ABS noticeable to

the rider?

If the ABS systemmust reduce

the braking forcesdue to the

conditions described above, then

vibrations canbe felt at thehand-

brake lever.

If the handbrake leveris pulled,

then brakingpressure is builtup

at the rear wheelwith the integral

function.If the footbrake pedalis

first actuated afterthis, the brake

pressure already builtup can be

felt earlier than the counter-pres-

sure, than whenthe footbrake

pedal is actuated before or to-

gether with the handbrakelever.

Lifting off rear wheel

Even during severe braking, a

high level of tire gripcan mean

that the front wheel doesnot

lock up until very late, if at all.

Consequently, ABSdoes not in-

tervene until very late, if at all.

Under these circumstances the

rear wheel can lift off theground,

and the outcomecan be ahigh-

siding situation in which the mo-

torcycle can flip over.

Heavy braking can leadto

the rear wheel liftingoff the

ground.

When braking, bear inmind that

the ABS controlcannot be relied

on in all circumstancesto prevent

the rear wheelfrom lifting off the

ground.

What are thedesign

characteristics of the

BMW Motorrad Integral

ABS?

The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS

ensures driving stability on any

surface withinthe limits of driving

physics.The systemis not op-

timized for special requirements

resulting under extreme weath-

er conditionsoffroad or on the

racetrack.

Special situations

To detect the tendencyof the

wheels to lockup, the speeds

of the front and rear wheelare

compared.If implausible values

are detected over a longerperiod

of time, theABS functionis de-

activated for safetyreasons and

an ABS fault is indicated.The

condition fora fault message is

the completedself-diagnosis.

In addition to problems on the

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,

unusual driving conditions can

also lead to a faultmessage.

Unusual driving conditions:

Heating up onthe main or aux-

iliary stand at idle orwith gear

engaged.

Rear wheel locked-upfor a

longer period of timeby en-

Technology in detail

gine brake, e.g.when riding

downhill offroad.

Should a fault messageresult

due to one of the driving condi-

tions described above, the ABS

function can be reactivated by

switching theignition off and

then on again.

How important isregular

maintenance?

Any technical system is al-

ways only as good asits

maintenance condition.

To ensure that theBMW Motor-

rad ABS is in anoptimally main-

tained condition,it is vital thatthe

specified inspection intervals be

complied with.

Reserves for safety

But remember:the potentially

shorter braking distanceswhich

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-

mits must not be used as an ex-

cuse for careless riding.ABSis

primarily a means of ensuring a

safety margin in genuineemer-

gencies.

Take care when cornering.When

you apply the brakeson a cor-

ner, the motorcycle'sweight and

momentum takeover and even

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is

unable to counteract their effects.

Engine management

with BMW Motorrad

ASCOE

How does ASC work?

The BMW Motorrad ASC com-

pares the wheel speeds of the

front and rear wheel.Fromthe

speed differencethe slip, and

with it the stabilityreserves on

the rear wheelare determined.

When a slip limit isexceeded, the

engine torqueis adapted bythe

engine management system.

What are thedesign

characteristics of the

BMW Motorrad ASC?

The BMW Motorrad ASC is an

assistance systemfor the driv-

er and isdesigned for driving on

public roads.Especially in at the

limits of driving physics,the driv-

er has a considerableinfluence

on the controloptions of the

ASC (shiftingweight in curves,

loose loads).Thesystem is not

optimized for specialrequire-

ments resulting under extreme

weather conditionsoffroad or on

the racetrack.The BMWMotor-

rad ASC can bedeactivated for

these cases.

Even with ASC, physical

laws cannot be overridden.

The driver is always responsible

for adapting his/her drivingstyle.

Do not reduce theadditional

safety provided with risky

driving.

Technology in detail

Special situations

At an increasingangle, the accel-

eration performance is increas-

ingly limited in accordancewith

physical laws.This can resultin

delayed acceleration when com-

ing out of very tightcurves.

To detect spinningor slipping

away of the rearwheel, the

speeds of the front and

rear wheel are compared.If

implausible valuesare detected

over a longer periodof time, the

ASC function is deactivated for

safety reasons and an ASCfault

is indicated.Thecondition for a

fault messageis the completed

self-diagnosis.

In the following unusual driving

states, the BMW Motorrad ASC

can be automaticallydeactivated.

Unusual driving conditions:

Driving on the rear wheel

(wheely) for a longerperiod

with ASC deactivated.

Rear wheel spinningin place

with front brake pulled (burn

out).

Heating up onthe main or aux-

iliary stand at idle orwith gear

engaged.

The ASC is reactivated by

switching the ignitionon and

off and then drivingat a speed

above 10 km/h.

If the front wheelloses contact

to the groundduring extreme

acceleration,the ASC reduces

the engine torqueuntil the front

wheel touchesthe ground again.

In this case,BMW Motorrad

recommends turning backthe

throttle twist grip somewhat to

achieve a stabledriving state

again as quickly as possible.

On a slippery surface,the throttle

twist grip shouldnever be sud-

denly turned back completely

without pull the clutchat the

same time.The engine braking

torque can cause the rear wheel

to block, resulting in an unstable

driving state.This case cannot

be controlledby the BWMMo-

torrad ASC.

Tire Pressure Control

RDCOE

Function

A sensor is locatedin each tire,

which measuresthe air temper-

ature and the inflationpressure

inside the tire andsends these

values to the control unit.

The sensors are equippedwith

a centrifugal controller,which

does not enable thetransmis-

sion of the measured valuesun-

til a speed of approx.20mph

(30 km/h) is reached.Before ini-

tial receptionof the tire inflation

pressure, -- is shown in thedis-

play for each tire.The sensors

continue to transmit the mea-

Technology in detail

sured values for approx.15 min-

utes after the motorcyclecomes

to a stop.

The control unit canmanage four

sensors, and as a resulttwo sets

of wheels with RDCsensors can

be driven.If a RDC control unit

is installed, howeverthe wheels

have no sensors,then an error

message is output.

Temperature

compensation

The tire inflation pressures are

shown temperature-compensat-

ed in the multifunctiondisplay;

they refer to a tire air tempera-

ture of 68 °F (20°C). As the air-

pressure testers at fillingstations

show a temperature-dependent

tire inflation pressure,they do

not match the values indicatedin

the multifunctiondisplay in most

cases.

Tire inflation pressure

ranges

The RDC controlunit distinguish-

es between threetire inflation

pressure ranges matched tothe

motorcycle:

Inflation pressurewithin the

permissible tolerance.

Inflation pressureat the limits

of the permissibletolerance.

Inflation pressure outside the

permissible tolerance.

Technology in detail

Accessories

General instructions.................. 88

Onboard socket...................... 88

Luggage ............................. 89

CaseOA .............................. 90

Flat tire kitOA ........................ 93

Accessories

General instructions

BMW Motorrad recommends

the use of partsand accessories

for your motorcyclethat are ap-

proved by BMW for thispurpose.

Your authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer is the right place to go

for genuine BMW parts andac-

cessories,other BMW-approved

products, and expert adviceon

their installation and use.

These parts and products have

been testedby BMW for safety,

function and suitability.BMW

accepts productliability for these

products.

Conversely,BMWis unable to

accept any liability whatsoever

for parts and accessorieswhich it

has not approved.

BMW Motorrad cannot ex-

amine ortest each product

of outside origin toensure that it

can be usedon or in connection

with BMW motorcycleswithout

constituting a safety hazard.Nor

is this guarantee provided when

the official approvalof a specific

country has been granted.Tests

conducted bythese instances

cannot make provision for all op-

erating conditions experienced by

BMW motorcyclesand, conse-

quently, they are not sufficient in

some circumstances.

Use only parts and accessories

approved by BMWfor your

motorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmod-

ifications, complywith all the le-

gal requirements.The motorcy-

cle must notinfringe on national

road-vehicle construction and

use regulations.

Onboard socket

Ratings

When the battery voltage is in-

sufficient, andwhen the max-

imum loading capacity of the

standard onboard socket1and

the additional socket (OE) is ex-

ceeded, these sockets are auto-

matically switched off.

Operating electrical

accessories

You can start using electricalac-

cessories only whenthe ignition

is switched on.The accessory

remains operational if theigni-

Accessories

tion is subsequentlyswitchedoff.

Approx.15 minutes after switch-

ing off the ignitionand/or during

starting, the onboard socket is

switched off to takethe load off

the motorcycle electricalsystem.

Cable routing

The cables from the onboard

socket to the auxiliarydevice

must be routed in such a way

that they:

Do not impede therider

Do not restrict or obstructthe

steering angle and handling

characteristics

Cannot be trapped

Improperly routed cables

can impedethe rider.

Route the cables as described

above.

Luggage

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-

anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.

Do not exceedthe gross weight

limit and observe the loading

information.

Adjust setting of spring

preload, damping characteristic

and tire inflation pressures to

suit total weight.

Adjusting spring preload for

rear wheel (60)

Checking tire pressure (64)

Adjusting damping on rear

wheel (61)

Ensure that case volumes on

left and right are equal.

Make sure thatweight is uni-

formly distributed between

right and left.

Pack heavy items of luggage

downwards and inwards.

Observe maximum payload of

case and correspondingtop

speed.

Payload of case

With OA Case:

≤18 lbs (≤8 kg)

Speed limit for driving

with case

With OA Case:

≤112 mph (≤180 km/h)

Observe maximum payload of

tank rucksack and correspond-

ing top speed.

Payload of tank rucksack

With OA Tank rucksack:

≤11 lbs (≤5 kg)

Accessories

Speed limit for driving

with tank rucksack

With OA Tank rucksack:

≤81 mph (≤130 km/h)

Observe maximum payload of

tank bag and corresponding

top speed.

Payload of tank bag

With OA Tank bag:

≤11 lbs (≤5 kg)

Speed limit for driving

with tank bag

With OA Tank bag:

≤81 mph (≤130 km/h)

CaseOA

Release levers

There is a release lever on the

left and right of eachcase lock.

The gray lever marked OPEN

is used to open and close the

cases.

The black lever marked

RELEASEis used to removeand

attach the cases.

Opening case

Turn lock barrel in direction

OPEN.

Pull gray release lever (OPEN)

upward.

Lock straps 1open.

Pull gray release lever (OPEN)

upward again.

Pull case lid 2out of retainer.

Accessories

Closing case

Press catches 1of case lid into

retainers 2.

The catchescan be heard to

lock into place.

Press catches of lockstraps

into locking devices 2.

The catchescan be heard to

lock into place.

Make sure catchesare secure.

Adjusting case volume

Close case lid.

Turn lock strapbuckles 1of

lock straps outward.

Pull out the lock straps up-

wards.

The maximum volume has

been set.

Close lock straps.

Press lock straps againstcase

body.

The case volume is adaptedto

the contents.

Accessories

Removing case

Turn lock barrel in direction

RELEASE.

Pull black release lever (RE-

LEASE) upward.

Pull case out of upper mount-

ing.

Lift case out of lower mount-

ing.

Mounting case

Turn lock barrel in direction

RELEASE.

Hook case into lower mount-

ing 2.

Accessories

Pull black release lever (RE-

LEASE) upward.

Press case into upper mount-

ing 3.

Press black release lever (RE-

LEASE) downward.

Case is lockedinto place.

Lock case.

Check secure locking.

Secure hold

If a casewobblesor is difficultto

fit, it must be adapted to the gap

between the upperand lower

mounting.To achieve this, the

height of the lower bracketon

the case can bechanged.

Adapting case

Open case.

Unfasten screws 1.

Adjust height of bracket.

Tighten screws 1.

Flat tire kitOA

Use

The space for theflat tire kit is

located underthe left-hand side

panel.

The repair procedure andsafety

precautions are containedin the

description included with in the

flat tire kit.

Removing flat tire kit

Make sure groundis leveland

firm and park motorcycle.

Removing seat (65)

Remove screws 1.

Removing side panel.

To protectthe side panel

from scratches,lay it on the

seat.

Open the securing strap and

remove the flat tire kit.

Accessories

Maintenance

General instructions.................. 96

Toolkit ............................... 96

Engine oil ............................ 97

Generalbrakesystem ................ 99

Brakepads. . . ....................... 99

Brake fluid......................... 101

Clutch ............................. 103

Tires ............................... 104

Rims ............................... 104

Wheels ............................ 105

Front wheel stand................. 111

Rear-wheel stand .................. 113

Lamps ............................. 114

Jump-starting. ..................... 123

Battery ............................. 124

Maintenance

General instructions

The 'Maintenance'chapter de-

scribes work involving the check-

ing and replacementof wear

parts that can beperformed with

a minimum of effort.

If special tightening torquesare

to be takeninto account for

assembly, theseare listed.An

overview of all required tightening

torques is containedin the

chapter "Technical Data".

Information on additional mainte-

nance and repair work is provid-

ed in the RepairManual for your

motorcycle on DVD/CD-ROM

(RepROM), which you can ob-

tain from your authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.

Special tools anda thorough

knowledge of motorcycles are

required to carryout some ofthe

work described here.If you are

in doubt, consulta certified work-

shop, preferablyyour authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Toolkit

Standard toolkit

1 Screwdriver, reversible

blade

Removing and installingturn

indicator glasses

Disconnecting battery terminals

2 Torx wrench, T25

Removing and installingbody

panels

Removing and installingbattery

retaining strap

3 Screwdriver, small

Removing and installingturn

indicator glasses

Onboard-toolkit service

set

Your BMW Motorrad retailerof-

fers the onboard-toolkitservice

set for additional work.

Information on conducting this

work is providedin the Repair

Manual on DVD/CD-ROM,which

is also availablefrom your BMW

Motorrad retailer.

Maintenance

1 Pull-out tool holder

Holding of all toolswith adapter

Removing and installingspark

plugs

2 1/4" bits

5x Torx, e.g.removing and in-

stalling rear wheel

2x Phillips

1x Straight-blade

3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm

Removing and installingfront

axle

4 Flashlight

LED technology

5 Socket wrench

3x open-ended wrench, e.g.

removing and installing battery

terminals

6 Adapter

Mount for 1/4" bits

9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed

adapter

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level

The enginecan seizeif the

oil level is low, and this can

lead to accidents.

Always make surethat the oil

level is correct.

After longer motorcycle im-

mobilization periods, en-

gine oil can collectin the oil pan;

this must be pumped into the oil

tank before the readingis taken.

Here, the engine oil must be at

operating temperature.Checking

the oil level with theengine cold

or after a short tripleads to mis-

interpretations and therefore to

incorrect oil fill quantities.

To ensure that thedisplay of the

engine oil level is correct,only

check the oil level after a longer

trip.

Make sure groundis leveland

firm and holdmotorcycle at op-

erating temperature vertically.

With OA Center stand:

Make sure groundis leveland

firm and place motorcycleat

operating temperature on its

center stand.

Let the enginerun in neutral

for one minute.

Switch off ignition.

Maintenance

Read off the oil level from the

display 1.Specified level of engine

oil

between MINand MAX

marking

If oil level is below MIN mark:

Topping up engineoil (98)

If the oil level is above the MAX

mark:

Draining engine oil (99)

Topping up engineoil

Removing seat (65)

Both too little and too

much engine oil can lead to

engine damage.

Always makesure that the oil

level is correct.

Wipe area around fill location

clean.

Remove cap fromoil fill loca-

tion 1by turning counterclock-

wise.

Add engine oil up to specified

level.

Checking engine oil level

( 97)

Maintenance

Install cap of oil fill location1

by turning clockwise.

Installing seat (66)

Draining engine oil

Removing seat (65)

Both too little and too

much engine oil can lead to

engine damage.

Always makesure that the oil

level is correct.

Press retainer of clearhose 2

on left andright and pull out of

oil tank upwards.

Pull clear hose downward out

of frame and drainengine oil

into a suitable containeruntil

specified level is reached.

Insert the clearhose in the oil

tank and lock into place.

Store or dispose of excessen-

gine oil in line withsound envi-

ronmental principles.

Installing seat (66)

General brake system

Operating safety

A fully functional brakesystem is

a basic requirementfor the road

safety of your motorcycle.

Do not ride the motorcycleif you

have any doubtsabout the de-

pendability of thebrake system.

In this case,have the brake sys-

tem checked bya specialized

workshop, preferably by an au-

thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Incorrect working practices

endanger the reliabilityof

the brakes.

Have all workon the brake sys-

tem performedby a specialized

workshop, preferably by an au-

thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking brake operation

Pull handbrake lever.

Pressure point must be clearly

perceptible.

Press footbrakelever.

Pressure point must be clearly

perceptible.

Brake pads

Checking front brake pad

thickness

Dropping below the mini-

mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performance

and may result in damage to the

brakes.

In order to ensure the operating

Maintenance

reliability ofthe brake system,

make sure thatthe brake pads

are not worn beyondtheir mini-

mum thickness.

Make sure ground is level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Visually inspect the left and

right brake pads toascertain

their thickness.Direction of

view:between wheel and front

suspension at brake caliper.

Front brake-pad wear

limit

Min 0.04 in (Min1 mm) (On-

ly friction material without

carrier plate)

Wear markings (grooves)

must be clearlyvisible.

If the wear indicatingmark is no

longer clearly visible:

Have the brake pads replaced

by a specializedworkshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake pad

thickness

Dropping below the mini-

mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performance

and may result in damage to the

brakes.

In order to ensure the operating

reliability of the brake system,

make sure that the brake pads

are not worn beyondtheir mini-

mum thickness.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

100

Maintenance

Perform a visual inspectionof

the brake pad thicknessfrom

the right.

Rear brake-pad wear limit

Min 0.04 in (Min1 mm) (On-

ly friction material without

carrier plate)

Brake disk must not be vis-

ible through borehole of in-

ner brake pad.

If brake diskis visible:

Have the brake pads replaced

by a specializedworkshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.

Brake fluid

Checking front brake fluid

level

A low fluid level inthe

brake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brakesystem.

This significantly reducesbraking

efficiency.

Check brake fluid level

regularly.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and holdmotorcycle verti-

cally.

With OA Center stand:

Make sure groundis level and

firm and place motorcycleon

its center stand.

Move handlebars into straight-

ahead position.

Read off brake fluidlevel at

brake-fluid reservoir 1.

In the eventof brake pad

wear, the brake fluidlevel in

the brake-fluid reservoirfalls.

101

Maintenance

Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluidlevel must

not fall belowthe MIN mark.

(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon-

tal)

If brake fluid level drops below

permissible level:

Have the defect corrected as

soon as possibleby a special-

ized workshop, preferablyan

authorized BMW Motorrad re-

tailer.

Checking rear brake fluid

level

A low fluid level inthe

brake reservoir can allowair

to penetrate the brakesystem.

This significantly reducesbraking

efficiency.

Check brake fluid level

regularly.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and hold motorcycle verti-

cally.

With OA Center stand:

Make sure groundis level and

firm and place motorcycleon

its center stand.

Read off brake fluidlevel at

brake-fluid reservoir 1.

In the eventof brake pad

wear, the brake fluidlevel in

the brake-fluid reservoirfalls.

102

Maintenance

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid DOT4

The brake fluid levelmust

not fall belowthe MIN mark.

(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon-

tal)

If brake fluid level drops below

permissible level:

Have the defect corrected as

soon as possibleby a special-

ized workshop, preferablyan

authorizedBMW Motorrad re-

tailer.

Clutch

Checking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.

Pressure point must be clearly

perceptible.

If no clear pressure point can be

felt:

Have the clutch checked by a

specialized workshop, prefer-

ably an authorized BMWMo-

torrad retailer.

Checking clutch fluid level

Make sure groundis level and

firm and holdmotorcycle verti-

cally.

With OA Center stand:

Make sure groundis level and

firm and place motorcycleon

its center stand.

Move handlebars into straight-

ahead position.

Read off clutch fluidlevel at

clutch fluid reservoir 1.

The fluid level inthe clutch

fluid reservoirrises due to

clutch wear.

103

Maintenance

Clutch fluid level

The clutch fluidlevel must

not drop.

If fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluids

could cause damage to the

clutch system.

No fluids may be poured in.

Have the defect corrected as

soon as possibleby a special-

ized workshop, preferablyan

authorized BMW Motorrad re-

tailer.

The clutchsystem is filled

with a specialhydraulic fluid

that does not require changing.

Tires

Measuring tire tread

depth

The handlingof your mo-

torcycle can alreadychange

for the worse beforethe legally

prescribed minimum tread depth

is reached.

Have tires replaced even be-

fore the minimum treaddepth

is reached.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Measure tire tread depthin

main tread grooves with wear

indicating marks.

Tires have wear indicators

integrated into the main

tread grooves.If thetire tread

has worn downto the levelof

the marks, thetire is completely

worn.The locations of themarks

are indicated onthe edge of the

tire, e.g.by the lettersTI, TWI or

by an arrow.

When the minimum tread depth

is reached:

Replace tires concerned.

Rims

Visual inspection

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Visually inspect rimsfor de-

fects.

Have damaged rims checked

and, if necessary, replaced by

a specialized workshop,prefer-

ably an authorized BMWMo-

torrad retailer.

104

Maintenance

Wheels

Recommended tires

For every size oftire, BMW Mo-

torrad has tested and approved

certain makes as roadworthy.

BMW Motorrad cannot evaluate

the suitability ofother tires, and

can therefore take noresponsibil-

ity for their driving safety.

BMW Motorrad recommends

only using the tires tested and

approved by BMWMotorrad.

Extensive information is available

at your authorizedBMW Motor-

rad retailer or onthe Internet at

www.bmw-motorrad.com.

TPC stickerOE

The TPC sensors can be

damaged by improper tire

mounting.

Inform the BMW Motorradretail-

er or the specializedworkshop

that thewheel is equippedwitha

TPC sensor.

On motorcycles equipped with

TPC, a correspondingsticker is

located onthewheel rimat the

position of the TPCsensor.Dur-

ing a tire change it must be en-

sured that the TPC sensor is not

damaged.Inform the BMWMo-

torrad retaileror the specialized

workshop of the TPCsensor.

Removing front wheel

Place motorcycle on an auxil-

iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-

ommends BMW Motorradrear

wheel stand.

Installing rear-wheel stand

( 113)

With OA Center stand:

Make sure groundis leveland

firm and place motorcycleon

its center stand.

Remove screws 1on left and

right.

105

Maintenance

Pull out front mudguardtoward

front.

Once the calipers have

been removed, there is

a risk of the brake padsbeing

pressed together to the extent

that they cannot be slipped back

over the brake disk on reassem-

bly.

Do not operate thehandbrake

lever when the brakecalipers

have been removed.

Remove mounting bolts 3of

brake calipers on left and right.

Press brake pads in brake

caliper 4somewhat apart with

rotary movements Aagainst

brake disks 5.

Mask off area ofwheel rim that

could be scratchedin process

of removing brake calipers.

Carefully pull brake calipers

back and out until clearof

brake disks.

When pulling offleft brake

caliper, make sure thatABS

sensor cable is not damaged.

Raise front of motorcycleuntil

the front wheel can turn freely.

BMW Motorrad recommends

the BMW Motorradfront-wheel

stand for lifting themotorcycle.

Mounting front wheel stand

( 112)

The left axle clamping

screw fixes the threaded

bush in place inthe front

suspension.A poorly aligned

threaded bushresults in incorrect

spacing between theABS sensor

ring and the ABS sensor, and

therefor to ABS malfunctionsor

destruction of theABS sensor.

To ensure the properalignment

of the threadedbush, do not

106

Maintenance

loosen or remove theleft axle

clamping screw.

Remove right-hand axle clamp-

ing screw 6.

Remove quick-release axle 7,

holding wheel as you do so.

Place the front wheelin the

front wheel guide onthe

ground.

The ABS sensorcan be

damaged when rolling out

the front wheel.

Watch the ABS sensor when

rolling out the front wheel.

Roll front wheel forwardto re-

move.

Installing front wheel

ABS malfunctions due to

incorrect speed signals.

There are differently segment-

ed sensor wheels which may not

be interchanged.Only install the

correct sensor wheelfor the cor-

responding construction status.

Threaded fasteners not

tightened tothe specified

torque can work loose or their

threads can suffer damage.

Always have the tightening

torques checked by a specialized

workshop, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

The front wheel must be

installed rightway round to

rotate in thecorrect direction.

Observe the directionof rota-

tion arrows on the tires or on the

rim.

During the following work,

parts of the front brake,in

particular of the BMWMotorrad

Integral ABS,can be damaged.

Take care notto damagethe

brake system, in particularthe

ABS sensor with cable and the

ABS sensor ring.

Roll front wheel into front

wheel guide.

Lift front wheel and install

quick-release axle 7with

torque.

Quick-release axle in

threaded bush

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Tighten the right-hand axle

clamping screw 6with the

specified torque.

107

Maintenance

Clamping screw on

quick-release axle in

wheel carrier

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove front wheelstand.

Ease brake calipers onto brake

disks.

The cable of theABS sen-

sor could chafe through if

it comes into contact with the

brake disk.

Make sure thatABS sensor cable

is routed correctly.

Carefully route ABSsensor ca-

ble.When doing so, make sure

ABS sensorcable is clipped

into retainingclips 8.

Install securing screws 3on left

and right with specifiedtorque.

Front brake caliper on

wheel carrier

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Remove adhesivetape from

wheel rim.

Press handbrake lever firmly

a number of times untilresis-

tance point is felt.

Install front mudguard and

screws 1on left and right.

Remove rear wheelstand if

necessary.

Removing rear wheel

Place motorcycle on an auxil-

iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-

ommends BMW Motorradrear

wheel stand.

Installing rear-wheel stand

( 113)

With OA Center stand:

Make sure groundis level and

firm and place motorcycleon

its center stand.

108

Maintenance

Remove bolt 1ofmuffler cov-

er 2.

Pull cover towards rear.

Remove clamp 3on muffler.

Do not removesealing grease

from clamp.

Remove screw 4for brack-

et of muffler frompassenger

footrest.

Turn muffler outward.

Shift into first gear.

Remove mounting bolts 5of

rear wheel, holding wheel as

you do so.

When usingthe BMW Motor-

rad rear wheel stand:remove

the lock washer.

Lower rearwheel to ground.

Roll rear wheel outtoward rear.

When usingthe BMW Motor-

rad rear wheel stand:remount

the lock washer.

Installing rear wheel

When usingthe BMW Motor-

rad rear wheel stand:remove

the lock washer.

109

Maintenance

Roll rear wheel into rear wheel

support.

Place rear wheelon rear wheel

support.

When usingthe BMW Motor-

rad rear wheel stand:remount

the lock washer.

Threaded fasteners not

tightened tothe specified

torque can work loose or their

threads can suffer damage.

Always have the tightening

torques checked by a specialized

workshop, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer.

Mount wheel bolts 5and tight-

en diagonally with specified

torque.

Rear wheel on wheel

flange

Tightening sequence:Tight-

en diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

Turn muffler toits initial posi-

tion.

Install screw 4for muffler

bracket in rear footrest, but do

not tighten it at this point.

Align clamp 3on muffler with

marking A(arrow) on lambda

probe B.

Tighten clamp 3on muffler to

appropriate torque.

Muffler on manifold

26 lb/ft (35 Nm)

110

Maintenance

If the gap betweenthe rear

wheel andthe muffler is too

small, the rear wheel can over-

heat.

The gap between therear wheel

and the muffler must be at least

10 mm.

Tighten screw 4for bracket of

muffler on passenger footrest

with appropriatetorque.

Muffler on passenger

footrest

16 lb/ft (22 Nm)

Push muffler cover 2with

guides Ainto brackets B.

Install bolt 1of muffler cover 2.

Remove rear wheelstand if

necessary.

Front wheel stand

Use

A front-wheel standfor simple,

safe changing of thefront wheel

is availablefrom BMW Motor-

rad.The front wheel stand with

the BMW specialtool number

36 3 971can be obtained from

your authorized BMW Motor-

rad retailer.You also need the

adapters with the BMW special

tool number 36 3 973.

The BMW Motorrad front

wheel stand is not designed

for holding motorcycleswithout a

center or other auxiliarystands.A

motorcycle standingon the front

wheel stand and therear wheel

alone can fall over.

Place the motorcycle on the cen-

ter stand or an auxiliary stand

before liftingit with the BMW

Motorrad front wheel stand.

111

Maintenance

Mounting front wheel

stand

Place motorcycle on an auxil-

iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-

ommends BMW Motorradrear

wheel stand.

With OA Center stand:

Make sure ground is level and

firm and place motorcycleon

its center stand.

Loosen adjusting screws 1.

Push two mounting pins 2far

enough apart that front sus-

pension fits between them.

Use locating pins 3to set front

wheel stand to desired height.

Center front wheel stand rela-

tive to front wheel and push it

against front axle.

Push two mounting pins 2

through triangles of brake

caliper support toward inside

so that front wheel can still be

rolled through.

With BMW ABS the ABS

sensor ringcan be dam-

aged.

Only push the mounting pinso

far inward thatit does not touch

the sensor ring of theBMW

ABS.

Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If themotorcycleis resting

on the centerstand:The

motorcycle is raised too far at the

front, the centerstand lifts off the

ground and the motorcyclecan

tip over to the side.

When raisingthe motorcycle,

make sure that the center stand

remains on the ground.

Apply uniform pressure to push

front wheel standdown and

raise motorcycle.

112

Maintenance

Rear-wheel stand

Use

In order to be able to work safe-

ly on motorcycleswithout cen-

ter stands, BMW Motorradof-

fers a rear wheel stand.Thisrear

wheel stand with theBMW spe-

cial tool number 36 3 980 can

be obtained from your authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Installing rear-wheel

stand

Set the desired height of the

rear wheel stand usingthe

bolts 1.

Remove the lockwasher 2;to

do so, press theunlock but-

ton 3.

Push the rear wheelstand from

the left into therear axle.

Apply the retainingdisk from

the right; todo so, press the

unlock button.

Place your left hand on the

left grab handleof the motor-

cycle 4and your righthand

on the lever ofthe rear wheel

stand 5.

Raise motorcyclewhile simul-

taneously pressing lever down-

ward until motorcycle stands

vertically.

Press lever onto ground.

113

Maintenance

Lamps

General instructions

The failure ofa bulb is signaled

in the display by the lamp de-

fect symbol.If the brake or tail

light fails, the symbolis accom-

panied by the 'General' warning

light, which lights up yellow.If

the tail lightfails the second fil-

ament of the brake light shines

at reducedbrightness to double

as a tail light.Even thoughyou

have this substitute tail light, the

indicators in thedisplay tell you

that a bulb defect hasoccurred.

A defective bulbplaces

your safety at risk because

it is easier for other users to

oversee the motorcycle.

Replace defective bulbs as

soon as possible; always carrya

complete set of sparebulbs if

possible.

The bulbis pressurized and

can cause injury if dam-

aged.

Wear eye and handprotection

when replacing bulbs.

An overview of thebulb

types installedin your mo-

torcycle is providedin the chap-

ter "Technical Data".

Do not touch theglass of

new bulbs with yourfin-

gers.For installation, use aclean,

dry cloth.Dirt deposits,in par-

ticular oil and grease, interfere

with heat radiation fromthe bulb.

Overheating and therefore short

service life of thebulbs are the

consequence.

Replacing low-beam bulb

If it is notstanding firmly,

the motorcycle could topple

in the courseof the operations

described below.

Make sure thatthe motorcycle is

steady on its stand.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Switch off ignition.

To achieve better accessi-

bility, turn the handlebars to

the left.

Release cover 1by turning

counterclockwiseand remove

it.

114

Maintenance

Disconnect plug 2.

Remove spring wire brackets3

from their detentson left and

right and fold them up.

Remove bulb 4.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beamhead-

light

H7/12V/55W

Install bulb 4while making sure

that lug 5is facing upward.

Secure spring strap 3on left

and right in catch.

115

Maintenance

Close connector 2.

Install cover 1by turning clock-

wise.

Replacing high-beam bulb

If it is notstanding firmly,

the motorcycle could topple

in the courseof the operations

described below.

Make sure thatthe motorcycleis

steady on its stand.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Switch off ignition.

To achieve better accessi-

bility, turn the handlebars to

the left.

Release cover 1by turning

counterclockwiseand remove

it.

Disconnect plug 2.

116

Maintenance

Remove spring wire brackets3

from their detentson left and

right and fold them up.

Remove bulb 4.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for high-beam

headlight

H7/12V/55W

Install bulb 4while making sure

that lug 5is facing upward.

Secure spring strap 3on left

and right in catch.

Close connector 2.

117

Maintenance

Install cover 1by turning clock-

wise.

Replacing parking light

bulb

If it is notstanding firmly,

the motorcycle could topple

in the courseof the operations

described below.

Make sure thatthe motorcycleis

steady on its stand.

Make sure ground is level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Switch off ignition.

Pull off connector1below

headlight.

Remove bulb holder 2from

headlight housing by turning it

counterclockwise.

Remove bulb 3from bulb hold-

er.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for parkinglight

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Install bulb 3in bulb socket 2.

Install bulb socketin headlight

housing by turning clockwise.

Close connector 1below head-

light.

Replacing brake and tail

light bulb

If it is notstanding firmly,

the motorcycle could topple

in the course ofthe operations

described below.

Make sure thatthe motorcycle is

steady on its stand.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

118

Maintenance

Switch off ignition.

Removing seat (65)

Remove screw 1.

Pull bulb housing toward rear

until it is clear of holders 2.

Turn bulb holder 3counter-

clockwise toremove it from

bulb housing.

Press bulb 4into fitting 5and

remove it byturning it counter-

clockwise.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for taillight/brake

light

P21W / 12 V/ 21 W

Press bulb 4into fitting 5and

install it by turningit clockwise.

119

Maintenance

Install bulb socket 3in lamp

housing by turning clockwise.

Insert lamp housingin brack-

ets 2.

Install screw 1.

Installing seat (66)

Replacing front turn

indicator bulbs

If it is notstanding firmly,

the motorcycle could topple

in the courseof the operations

described below.

Make sure thatthe motorcycleis

steady on its stand.

If it is notstanding firmly,

the motorcycle could topple

in the courseof the operations

described below.

Make sure thatthe motorcycle is

steady on its stand.

Make sure groundis level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Switch off ignition.

Remove screw 1.

120

Maintenance

Pull lamp housing on screw

connection side outof mirror

housing.

Remove bulb holder 2from

lamp housing by turning it

counterclockwise.

Remove bulb 3from bulb hold-

er.

Replacing defective bulb

Bulbs for flashing turn

indicators, front

W16W / 12 V /16 W

Install bulb 3in bulb socket 2.

Install bulb socketin lamp

housing by turning clockwise.

Insert lamp housingin mirror

housing.

Install screw 1.

121

Maintenance

Replacing rear turn

indicator bulbs

If it is notstanding firmly,

the motorcycle could topple

in the courseof the operations

described below.

Make sure thatthe motorcycleis

steady on its stand.

Make sure ground is level and

firm and park motorcycle.

Switch off ignition.

Remove screw 1.

Pull lamp housing on screw

connection side outof turn in-

dicator housing.

Press bulb 2into fitting 3and

remove it byturning it counter-

clockwise.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulbs for flashing turn

indicators, rear

R10W / 12 V /10 W

Press the bulb 2into the fit-

ting 3and install it byturning it

clockwise.

122

Maintenance

Insert lamp glass in turn indica-

tor housing.

Install screw 1.

Jump-starting

The wires leading to the

power socketdo not have

a load-capacity ratingadequate

for jump-startingthe engine.Ex-

cessively high current can lead

to a cablefire or damageto the

motorcycle electronics.

Do not use theonboard socket

to jump-start the engineof the

motorcycle.

Touching live parts ofthe

ignition system with the

engine running can causeelectric

shock.

Do not touch partsof the igni-

tion system when the engineis

running.

A short-circuit canresult

if the crocodile clips of

the jump leadsare accidental-

ly broughtinto contact withthe

motorcycle.

Use only jump leads fitted with

fully insulated crocodile clips at

both ends.

Jump-startingwith a donor-

battery voltage higherthan

12 V can damagethe motorcycle

electronics.

The battery ofthe donor vehicle

must have a voltageof 12 V.

When jump-startingthe engine,

do not disconnectthe battery

from the onboardelectrical sys-

tem.

Removing battery compartment

cover (125)

Run engine of donorvehicle

during jump-starting.

Begin by connectingone end

of red jump lead to positive ter-

minal of dischargedbattery and

other end to positive terminal

of donor battery.

Then connectone end of black

jumper lead to negativetermi-

nal of donor battery,and other

123

Maintenance

end to negative terminalof dis-

charged battery.

Start the engine of the vehi-

cle with the dischargedbattery

in the usual way; ifthe engine

does not start, wait a fewmin-

utes before repeating the at-

tempt in order to protect the

starter motor andthe donor

battery.

Allow both enginesto idle for a

few minutes before disconnect-

ing jump leads.

Disconnect jumplead from

negative terminals first, then

disconnect second lead from

positive terminals.

Installing battery compartment

cover (126)

Battery

Maintenance instructions

Correct upkeep, recharging and

storage will prolong the life of

the battery and areessential if

warranty claims are to be consid-

ered.

Compliance withthe points be-

low is importantin order to maxi-

mize battery life:

Keep the surfaceof the battery

clean and dry

Do not open thebattery

Do not top upwith water

Be sure to read and comply

with the instructions forcharg-

ing the batteryon the following

pages

Do not turn the batteryupside

down

If the battery is not discon-

nected, the onboard elec-

tronics (clock etc.)will drain the

battery.This can causethe bat-

tery to run flat.If this happens,

warranty claims will not beac-

cepted.

During periodswhen the motor-

cycle is notbeing used,of more

than four weeks, disconnect the

battery from the motorcycle or

connect a trickle charger to the

battery.

BMW Motorrad has devel-

oped a trickle-charger spe-

cially designed for compatibility

with the electronicsof your mo-

torcycle.Using this charger, you

can keep the battery charged

during long periods when the

motorcycle is not being used

without having to disconnect the

battery from the motorcycle's

onboard systems.Additional in-

formationis availableat yourau-

thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

124

Maintenance

Charging connected

battery

Charging the connected

battery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage the

motorcycle electronics.

To charge thebattery via the

battery terminals, disconnectthe

battery first.

If you switch onthe igni-

tion and the multifunction

display and indicatorlights fail to

light up, the battery iscomplete-

ly flat.Attemptingto charge a

completely flatbattery via the on-

board socket can cause damage

to the motorcycle'selectronics.

Always chargea completely

drained battery directly at the

terminals of the disconnected

battery.

Charging the batteryvia

the onboardsocket is only

possible with suitable chargers.

Unsuitable chargers can result in

damage to the motorcycleelec-

tronics.

Use BMW chargers with the

part numbers 7160 7 688 864

(220 V) or, as applicable,

71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in

doubt, chargethe disconnected

battery directlyat the terminals.

Charge disconnected battery

via onboard socket.

The motorcycle's onboard

electronics know whenthe

battery is fully charged.The

onboard socket is switched off

when this happens.

Comply with operating instruc-

tions of charger.

If you are unableto

charge the batteryvia

the onboard socket,you may

be using a chargerthat is

not compatible with your

motorcycle's electronics.In this

case, please charge the battery

directly at the terminals of the

disconnected battery.

Charging disconnected

battery

Charge battery usinga suitable

charger.

Comply with operating instruc-

tions of charger.

Once the batteryis fully

charged, disconnect the

charger's terminal clips from

the battery terminals.

In the case oflonger peri-

ods when the motorcycleis

not being used, the batterymust

be rechargedregularly.See the

instructions for caring for your

battery.Always fully recharge

the battery beforereturning it to

use.

Removing battery

compartment cover

Make sure groundis leveland

firm and park motorcycle.

125

Maintenance

Remove screws 1while watch-

ing detents 2.

Take out battery compartment

lid in a forwardand upward di-

rection.

Installing battery

compartment cover

Install battery compartment

cover while watching detents2.

Install screws 1.

Removing battery

Removing battery compartment

cover (125)

An incorrect disconnection

sequence increase the risk

of short-circuiting.

Always observe the proper

sequence.

Remove negative cable 1first.

Then remove positive cable 2.

Unscrew screws 3and pull re-

taining bracket toward rear.

Lift battery upwards;if it is dif-

ficult to move,moving it back

and forth will help.

126

Maintenance

Installing battery

Place battery in battery com-

partment, positive terminal on

right in direction oftravel.

Push retaining strapover bat-

tery and install screws 3.

An incorrect installation se-

quence increasesthe risk

of short-circuiting.

Always observethe proper

sequence.

First install positive battery ca-

ble 2.

Then install negative battery

cable 1.

Installing battery compartment

cover (126)

Switch on ignition.

If the motorcyclewas dis-

connected fromthe bat-

tery for a longer time,the current

date mustbe entered in thein-

strument clusterto ensure the

proper operationof the service

display.

Consult a certified workshop,

preferably an authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer,for setting of

the date.

Fully open the throttle once or

twice.

The engine managementsys-

tem records the throttle-valve

position.

Setting clock (46)

127

Maintenance

128

Maintenance

Care

Care products..................... 130

Washing yourmotorcycle .......... 130

Cleaning sensitive motorcycle

parts ............................... 130

Paintcare .......................... 131

Protectivewaxcoating. . . .......... 132

Storing motorcycle................. 132

Returningmotorcycletouse ....... 132

129

Care

Care products

BMW Motorrad recommends

that you use cleaningand care

products available at yourau-

thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

BMW Care Productshave been

materials tested, laboratory test-

ed, and field tested and provide

optimum care and protectionfor

the materials usedin your motor-

cycle.

The use of unsuitable

cleaning and care products

can damage motorcycle

components.

For cleaning,do not use any sol-

vents such as nitro-thinners,cold

cleaning agents, fuelor similar,

and do not use cleaningagents

that contain alcohol.

Washing your

motorcycle

BMW Motorrad recommends

that you use BMW InsectRe-

mover to soften and washoff

insects and stubborn dirt from

painted parts before washing the

motorcycle.

To prevent stains,do not wash

the motorcycle immediatelyafter

it has beenexposed to bright

sunlight and do not wash it inthe

sun.

Make sure thatthe motorcycle

is washed frequently, especially

during the wintermonths.

To remove road salt, cleanthe

motorcycle with cold waterim-

mediately after every trip.

After washing the motor-

cycle, after driving through

water or inthe rain, braking can

be delayed due to damp brake

disks and brake pads.

Brake early untilthe brakes are

dry or braked until dry.

Warm water intensifies the

effect of salt.

Only use cold water to remove

road salt.

The high pressure of steam

cleaners can damage seals,

the hydraulic brake system, the

electrical system andthe seat.

Do not use asteam jet or high-

pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning sensitive

motorcycle parts

Plastics

Clean plastic partswith water

and BMW plastic careemulsion.

This includes in particular:

Windshields and winddeflec-

tors

Headlight lens madeof plastic

Covering glass ofthe instru-

ment cluster

130

Care

Black, unpainted parts

If plastic parts arecleaned

using unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-

aged.

Do not use cleaningagentsthat

contain alcohol, solventsor abra-

sives to cleanplastic parts.

'Fly sponges' orsponges with

hard surfaces can alsolead to

scratches.

Soften stubborn dirt and

dead insectsby covering

the affected areaswith a wet

cloth.

Windshield

Clean off dirt and insectswith a

soft sponge and plentyof water.

Fuel and chemicalsolvents

attack the windshield ma-

terial; the windshield becomes

cloudy or dull.

Do not use cleaningagents.

Chrome

Especially in the caseof road

salt, carefully cleanchrome parts

with plenty of waterand BMW

auto shampoo.Use chromepol-

ish for additionaltreatment.

Radiator

Clean the radiatorregularly to

prevent overheatingof the en-

gine due to inadequatecooling.

For example, usea garden hose

with low water pressure.

Cooling fins canbe bent

easily.

When cleaning the radiator, en-

sure that the fins are notbent.

Rubber

Treat rubber components with

water or BMW rubber protection

coating agent.

Using silicone sprays for

the care of rubber seals can

cause damage.

Do not use siliconspraysoroth-

er care productsthat contain

silicon.

Paint care

Washing the motorcycle regularly

will help counteractthe long-term

effects of substancesthat dam-

age the paint,especiallyif your

motorcycle isridden in areas

with highair pollution ornatural

sources of dirt, e.g.tree resinor

pollen.

However, remove particularly ag-

gressive materials immediately;

otherwise changesin the paint or

discoloration can occur.These

include spilled fuel, oil,grease,

brake fluid as well as birddrop-

pings.BMW Car Polish or BMW

Paint Cleaner are recommended

for this.

Contamination ofthe paint finish

is particularlyeasy to see after

the motorcycle hasbeen washed.

Remove this type of soiling with

131

Care

cleaning naphtha or spiriton a

clean cloth or cotton ball.BMW

Motorrad recommends remov-

ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-

mover.Then add a protective

wax coating tothe paint at these

locations.

Protective wax coating

To preserve the finish ofyour

motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-

ommends using BMWCar Wax

or agents that containcarnauba

or synthetic waxes.

A sure sign that thepaint must

be protected, is the fact that wa-

ter no longer pearls up on it.

Storing motorcycle

Clean motorcycle.

Remove battery.

Spray brake and clutch lever,

and main and side standpivots

with a suitable lubricant.

Coat bare metal and chrome-

plated partswith an acid-free

grease (e.g.Vaseline).

Park motorcyclein a dry room

so that both wheels are un-

loaded.

Before putting the motor-

cycle into storage, have

the engine oil andthe oil filter

element changed bya special-

ist workshop, preferablyan au-

thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Combine work for storing/return-

ing to use with maintenance ser-

vice or an inspection.

Returning motorcycle

to use

Remove the protectivewax

coating.

Clean the motorcycle.

Install a charged battery.

Before starting:Observe

checklist.

132

Care

Technical data

Troubleshootingchart. . . .......... 134

Threaded fasteners ................ 135

Engine ............................. 136

Fuel. ............................... 137

Engine oil .......................... 137

Clutch ............................. 138

Transmission. ..................... 138

Rear-wheeldrive ................... 139

Runninggear. ..................... 139

Brakes ............................. 140

Wheelsandtires ................... 140

Electricalsystem ................... 142

Frame ............................. 144

Dimensions. . . ..................... 144

Weights............................ 145

Riding specifications ............... 14510

133

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart

Engine does not start atall or is very difficult tostart

Possible causeRemedy

Emergency ON/OFF switch activated.Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position.

Side stand extendedand gear engaged.Retract side stand(72).

Gear engaged and clutch not operatedPlace transmission in neutral or disengage clutch

( 72).

Clutch disengaged with ignition switched off.Switch on ignition first, then disengage clutch.

No fuel in tank.Refueling(78)

Battery not adequatelycharged.Charging connectedbattery(125)

134

Technical data

Threaded fasteners

Front wheelValueValid

Front brake caliper on wheel

carrier

M8 x 32 -10.922 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Clampingscrew on quick-re-

lease axlein wheel carrier

M8 x 3014 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Quick-releaseaxle in threaded

bush

M24 x 1.537 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Rear wheelValueValid

Muffler on passenger footrest

M8 x 3016 lb/ft (22 Nm)

Muffler on manifold

M8 x 60 -10.926 lb/ft (35 Nm)

Rear wheel on wheel flange

Wheel carrierwith cut thread, M10 x

1.25 x 40

Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

135

Technical data

Engine

Engine designTransverse-mounted four-cylinder,four-stroke in-

line engine,angled 55° towardfront.With four

valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead

camshafts andtrailing valve levers; liquidcooled,

electronic fuel injection,integratedsix-speed cas-

sette transmission, dry-sump lubrication

Displacement1157 cc (1157 cm3)

Cylinder bore3.1 in (79 mm)

Piston stroke2.3 in (59 mm)

Compression ratio13:1

Rated output167 hp (123 kW), - at engine speed: 10250 min-1

With OE 74 kW power reduction:101 hp (74 kW), - at engine speed: 7000 min-1

With OE 79 kW power reduction:107 hp (79 kW), - at engine speed: 8750 min-1

Torque96 lb/ft (130Nm), -at engine speed:8250 min-1

With OE 74 kW power reduction:81 lb/ft (110 Nm), At: 5250 min-1

With OE 79 kW power reduction:76 lb/ft (103 Nm), At: 4500 min-1

Maximum engine speedMax 11000 min-1

Idle speed1150±50 min-1

136

Technical data

Fuel

Recommended fuel quality98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded

95 ROZ/RON,Super unleaded(fuel type can be

used with reduced performanceand consumption)

Usable fuel quantity5 gal (19 l)

Reserve fuel quantity≥1.1 gal (≥4l)

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity3.7quarts (3.5 l), with filter change

0.5 quarts (0.5 l), Differencebetween Min and

Max

LubricantCastrol GPS 10W-40 (SAE 10W40; API SG; JA-

SO MA)

Oil gradesMineral engine oils of the API classificationSF to

SH. BMW Motorraddoes not recommendusing

oil additives, asthese can worsen clutchopera-

tion.Ask your BMW Motorradretailer for engine

oils suitable for yourmotorcycle.

Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 10 W-40≥-4 °F(≥-20 °C), Operationat low temperatures

SAE 15 W-40≥14 °F (≥-10 °C)

137

Technical data

Clutch

Clutch designMulti-disk oil-bath clutch

Transmission

Transmission designClaw-shifted 6-speed cassettetransmission inte-

grated in engine housing

Transmission gear ratios1.559 (92:59 teeth), Primary gear ratio

2.294 (39:17teeth), 1st gear

1.789 (34:19 teeth), 2nd gear

1.458 (35:24teeth), 3rd gear

1.240 (31:25 teeth),4th gear

1.094 (35:32 teeth),5th gear

0.971 (33:34 teeth),6th gear

1.045 (23:22 teeth), Angle drive

138

Technical data

Rear-wheel drive

Type of final driveShaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspensionBMW EVO Paralever, single-arm light-alloy cast

swinging arm withtwo joints and torque support

Gear ratio of final drive2.82

Running gear

Type of front suspensionDouble leading link

Spring travel,front4.9 in (125 mm),On wheel

Type of rear suspensionLever-system-coupledcentralspring strut with

coil pressure spring and single-tubegas-filled

shock absorber.Spring preload with stepless hy-

draulic adjustment; rebound-stagedamping with

stepless adjustment

With OE Electronic Suspension Adjustment

(ESA):

Lever-system-coupledcentral spring strut with

coil pressure spring and single-tubegas-filled

shock absorber.3x spring base,tensile and com-

pression stage each 3xadjustable

Spring travel,rear5.3 in (135 mm),On wheel

139

Technical data

Brakes

Type of front brakehydraulically operatedtwin disk brake with4-pis-

ton fixed calipers and floatingbrake disks

Brake-pad material, frontSintered metal

Type of rearbrakeHydraulic disk brakewith 2-piston floatingcaliper

and fixed brake disk

Brake-pad material, rearOrganic

Wheels and tires

Tire combinationsrecommended at time of going

to press (As at:24.04.2007)

front:Bridgestone, BT014 F RadialF, 120/

70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

rear:Bridgestone, BT 014R Radial F, 190/

50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

front:Continental, Conti Sport AttackC, 120/

70 ZR17 M/C (58W)

rear:Continental, Conti Sport AttackC, 190/

50 ZR17 M/C (73W)

front, Metzeler, Sportec M-1 B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C

(58W)

rear, Metzeler, SportecM-1 B, 190/50 ZR17M/C

(73W)

140

Technical data

front, Michelin, Pilot Power B, 120/70 ZR17 M/C

(58W)

rear, Michelin,Pilot Power P, 190/50ZR17 M/C

(73W)

front, Michelin, Pilot Road TL, 120/70 ZR17 M/C

(58W)

rear, Michelin,Pilot Road R TL, 190/50ZR17 M/C

(73W)

front, Pirelli,Diabolo E TL, 120/70ZR17 M/C

(58W)

rear, Pirelli, Diabolo E TL, 190/50 ZR17 M/C

(73W)

Front wheel

Front wheel designCast aluminum,MT H2

Front-wheel rimsize3.50" x 17"

Front tire designation120/70 ZR 17

Rear wheel

Rear wheel designCast aluminum,MT H2

Rear-wheelrim size6.00" x 17"

Rear tire designation190/50 ZR17

141

Technical data

Tire inflation pressure

Tire pressure, front36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with coldtire

36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driverwith passenger and/or

load, with cold tire

Tire pressure, rear42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Single rider, with coldtire

42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driverwith passenger and/or

load, with cold tire

Electrical system

Electrical rating of onboard socketMax 5A

FusesAll circuits are electronicallyprotected,so plug-

in fuses are nolonger necessary.If an electronic

fuse trips and de-energizesa circuit, the circuit is

active as soon asthe ignition is switchedon after

the fault has been rectified.

Battery

Battery manufacturerand designationYuasa YTX 14BS

Battery designAGM (AbsorptiveGlass Matt) battery

Battery voltage12 V

Battery capacity14 Ah

142

Technical data

Spark plugs, manufacturerand designationNGK KR9CI

Electrode gapof spark plug0.03 in (0.8 mm),New

Bulbs

Bulb for high-beamheadlightH7 / 12 V /55 W

Bulb for low-beamheadlightH7 / 12 V /55 W

Bulb for parking lightW5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb fortaillight/brakelightP21W / 12V / 21W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators,frontW16W / 12 V / 16 W

Bulbs for flashingturn indicators,rearR10W / 12 V/ 10 W

Bulb of license plate lightW5W / 12 V / 5 W

143

Technical data

Frame

Frame designCast light allow -welded design with screwed-on

tubular steel rear frame

Location of typeplateOn rear cross frame tube

Location of vehicleidentification numberFront right side framesection

Dimensions

Motorcyclelength86.7 in (2201 mm)

Motorcycle height47.7 in (1211 mm), At DIN unladen weight

Motorcyclewidth35.6 in (905 mm), Acrossmirrors

Driver's seat height32.3 in (820 mm), Withoutdriver

With OE Low driver's seat:31.1 in (790 mm), Without driver

144

Technical data

Weights

Unladen weight547 lbs (248 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for

road, 90 % fulltank of gas, withoutOE

Permissible grossweight992 lbs (450 kg)

Maximum payloadMax 445 lbs (Max 202 kg)

Riding specifications

Top speed>124 mph (>200 km/h)

145

Technical data

146

Technical data

Service

BMWMotorradService.. .......... 148

BMW Motorrad Service Quality .... 148

BMW Motorrad Service Card - On-

the-spot breakdown assistance .... 148

BMW Motorrad Service

Network ........................... 149

Maintenance work................. 149

Confirmation of maintenance

work ............................... 150

Confirmationofservice. . .......... 155

147

Service

BMW Motorrad Service

Advanced technology requires

specially adapted methods of

maintenance and repair.

If this maintenance andre-

pair workis performed inex-

pertly, there isa danger of dam-

age and associated safetyrisks.

BMW Motorrad recommends

having corresponding workon

your motorcyclecarried out by a

specialized workshop, preferably

by an authorizedBMW Motorrad

retailer.

You can obtain informationon

the contents of theBMW Ser-

vices from your BMWMotorrad

retailer.

Have all maintenanceand repair

work carried out confirmed in the

"Service" chapterin this manual.

Your authorized BMW Motorrad

retailer is suppliedwith all the

latest technical information and

therefore possessesthe neces-

sary technical know-how.BMW

Motorrad recommendsthat you

refer any questions about your

motorcycle toyour authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

BMW Motorrad Service

Quality

BMW Motorrad meansnot only

quality workmanshipand high

reliability, but also an outstanding

quality of service.

To ensurethat your BMWis al-

ways in optimum condition, BMW

Motorrad recommendsthat you

adhere to the regular mainte-

nance schedule for yourmotor-

cycle, preferably having the work

done by your authorized BMW

Motorrad retailer.For generous

treatment of claimssubmitted

after the warranty period has ex-

pired, evidence of regularmainte-

nance is essential.

Certain signs ofwear, moreover,

may otherwise not benoticed

until it is too late to correct them

at moderate cost.The workshop

personnel at BMW Motorradre-

tailers have thorough knowledge

of your motorcycleand can take

action before minor problems can

turn into major trouble.By having

the necessaryrepairs done prop-

erly and in goodtime, you save

time and money in the long run.

BMW Motorrad Service

Card - On-the-spot

breakdown assistance

With all new BMWmotorcy-

cles, the BMWMotorrad Service

Card protects you in the event

of a breakdownwith an exten-

sive range of services suchas

breakdown assistance, motorcy-

cle transportation etc.(differing

regulations are possiblein indi-

vidual countries).In thecase of

a breakdown, contactthe Mobile

Service of BMW Motorrad.Here

you will findour specialists ready

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Service

to help with both adviceand ac-

tion.

Important country-specific con-

tact addresses and therelevant

after-sales service organization

phone numbers aswell as infor-

mation on Mobile Serviceand

the retail networkcan be found

in the "Service Kontakt/Service

Contact" brochures.

BMW Motorrad Service

Network

With its worldwide service net-

work, BMW Motorrad can attend

to you andyour motorcycle in

over 100 countries around the

globe.In Germany alone,there

are approximately 200authorized

BMW Motorrad retailers ready to

assist you.

All information concerningthe in-

ternational dealership network

can be foundin the brochure

"Service Contact Europe" or

"Service Contact Africa, Ameri-

ca, Asia, Australia, Oceania".

Maintenance work

BMW Pre-Delivery Check

The BMW pre-delivery checkis

carried outby your authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer before it

turns over themotorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in Check

The BMW running-in checkhas

to be performedwhen the mo-

torcycle has covered between

300 miles (500 km) and 750

miles (1,200 km).

BMW Service

BMW Serviceis carried out once

a year.The scope ofthe ser-

vices performed maybe depen-

dent on the vehicle owner and

the mileage driven.Your BMW

Motorrad retailer confirms that

the service has beenperformed

and enters the date forthe next

service.

For drivers who drivelong dis-

tances annually,it may be neces-

sary to come in for servicebefore

the entered date.In thiscase a

corresponding maximum odome-

ter reading willalso be entered in

the confirmation ofservice.If this

odometer readingis reached be-

fore the nextservice date, service

must be performed sooner.

The service displayin the multi-

function display reminds you of

the next servicedate approx.one

month or 600 miles (1,000km)

before the enteredvalues.

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Service

Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-Delivery

Check

Conducted

Stamp, Signature

BMW Running-in

Check

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

150

Service

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

151

Service

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

152

Service

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

153

Service

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

BMW Service

Conducted

Odometer reading

Next service

at the latest

or, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

Stamp, Signature

154

Service

Confirmation of service

The table is intendedas proof of maintenance, warrantyand repair work, theinstalled optional acces-

sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out.

Work carried outOdometer

reading

Date

155

Service

Work carried outOdometer

reading

Date

156

Service

Abbreviations and symbols,6

ABS

Self-diagnosis, 73

Warning indicator, 29

Anti-theft alarm, 17

Warning indicator, 39

ASC

Self-diagnosis, 74

Switching off, 58

Switching on, 58

Warning indicator, 32, 34

Battery

Battery compartment, 13, 125

Charging connected

battery, 125

Charging disconnected

battery, 125

Installing, 127

Removing, 126

Technical data, 142

Warning for battery charge

current, 25

Brake fluid

Checking front level, 13,101

Checking rear level, 13,102

Brake pads

Check front, 99

Check rear, 100

Running in, 75

Brakes

Adjusting handbrake lever, 59

Checking operation, 99

Technical data, 140

Case

Adapting, 93

Adjusting, 91

Closing, 91

Mounting, 92

Opening, 90

Removing, 92

Checklist, 71

Clock

Adjusting, 46

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever, 59

Check level, 11, 103

Checking operation, 103

Technical data, 138

Commissioning, 132

Confirmation of maintenance

work, 150

Coolant

Temperature display, 20

Warning indicator, 24

Currentness of this manual, 7

Damping

Adjusting, 11, 61

Electrical system

Technical data, 142

Emergency ON/OFF switch, 16,

Engine

Technical data, 136

Warning for engine

electronics, 24

Engine oil

Check level, 13, 97

Draining, 99

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Index

Technical data, 137

Topping up, 14, 98

Warning for engine oil level,29

Warning for engine oil

pressure, 25

Equipment, 7

ESA, 15, 62

EWS, 45

Warning indicator, 24

Flat tire kit, 93

Frame

Technical data, 144

Front wheel stand, 111

Fuel

Quantity indicator, 20

Refueling, 13, 78

Technical data, 137

Warning forfuel down to

reserve, 24

Fuses, 142

Gear indicator, 20

Handlebar fittings

General view, left, 15

General view, right, 16

Hazard warningflashers, 15, 16

Switching off, 56

Switching on, 55

Headlight

Adjusting for RHD/LHD

traffic, 64

Headlight range, 65

High-beam headlight, 18

Low-beam headlight, 18

Parking lights, 18

Heated hand grips, 16, 57

Helmet holder, 14, 67

Horn, 15

Ignition

Switching off, 44

Switching on, 44

Immobilizer, 45

Warning indicator, 24

Indicator lights, 17

Instrument cluster

Overview, 17

Sensor for instrumentcluster

lighting, 17

Jump-starting, 123

Keys, 44

Lamps

General instructions, 114

Replacing brake light

bulbs, 118

Replacing front turn indicator

bulbs, 120

Replacing high-beambulb, 116

Replacing low-beambulb, 114

Replacing parking light

bulb, 118

Replacing rear turn indicator

bulbs, 122

Replacing tail light bulbs, 118

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Index

Technical data, 143

Warning for bulb failure, 26

Lights

Headlight flasher,15, 54

High-beam headlight, 15, 54

Low-beam headlight, 53

Parking light, 54

Parking lights, 53

Luggage

Correct loading, 89

Luggage loops, 68

Maintenance

General instructions, 96

Mirrors

Adjusting, 60

Motorcycle

General view, left, 11

General view, right, 13

Returningto use,132

Storing, 132

Multifunction display, 17

Overview, 20

Odometer and tripmeters

Resetting, 48

Selecting readings, 47

Onboard computer

Ambient temperature, 50

Average consumption, 51

Average speed, 50

Oil level indicator,52

Range, 51

Selecting readings, 49

Onboard socket, 11

Overview of warning

indicators, 23, 28, 31, 33, 36,

Pre-ride check, 73

Rear-wheel drive

Technical data, 139

Rear-wheel stand, 113

Refueling, 78

Reserve

Warning indicator, 24

Residual range, 49

Rims

Check, 104

Running gear

Technical data, 139

Running in, 75

Seat

Installing, 66

Lock, 11

Removing, 65

Service, 148

Shown in display,20

Service Card, 148

Side stand

For starting, 72

Spark plugs, 143

Speedometer, 17

Spring preload

Adjusting, 11, 60

Starter, 16

159

Index

Steering lock

Locking, 45

Storing, 132

Tachometer, 17

Technical data

Battery, 142

Brakes, 140

Bulbs, 143

Clutch, 138

Electrical system, 142

Engine, 136

Engine oil, 137

Frame, 144

Fuel, 137

Rear-wheel drive, 139

Running gear, 139

Spark plugs, 143

Standards, 7

Transmission, 138

Wheels and tires, 140

Tire Pressure Control TPC

Operation, 53

Status indicators, 53

Sticker on wheelrim, 105

Warning indicator, 34

Tires

Checking inflation pressure, 64

Measuring tread depth, 104

Recommended tires, 105

Running in, 75

Technical data, 140

Toolkit, 14

Service set, 96

Standard set, 96

Torques, 133

Transmission

For starting, 72

Technical data, 138

Troubleshooting chart, 134

Turn indicators

Left, 15, 54

Right, 16, 55

Switching off, 16, 55

Vehicle Identification Number, 13

Warning indicators

Display, 22

Warning lamps, 17

Wheels

Installing front wheel,107

Installing rear wheel,109

Removing front wheel, 105

Removing rear wheel, 108

Technical data, 140

160

Index

161

Reporting

Safety Defects

If you believe that your

vehicle has a defect

which could cause a

crash or could cause

injury or death, you

should immediately

inform the National

Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA)

in addition to notifying

BMW of North America,

LLC.

If NHTSA receives simi-

lar 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.

However, NHTSA can-

not become involved in

individual problems

between you, your

dealer, orBMWof

North America, LCC.

To contact NHTSA, you

may call the Vehicle

Safety Hotline toll-free at

1–888–327–4236

(TTY: 1–800–424–9153);

go to

http://www.safercar.gov;

or write to:

Administrator, NHTSA,

400 Seventh Street, SW.,

Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other

information about motor

vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov.

Details described or illustrated

in this booklet maydiffer from

the motorcycle'sactual specifi-

cation as purchased,the acces-

sories fitted orthe national-mar-

ket specification.No claimswill

be entertained as a resultof such

discrepancies.

Dimensions, weights,fuel con-

sumption and performancedata

are quoted tothe customary tol-

erances.

The rightto modify designs,

equipment and accessories is

reserved.

Errors and omissions excepted.

Not to be reproduced either

wholly or in part withoutwritten

permission from BMW Motorrad,

After Sales.

Printed in Germany.

The most importantdata for a filling station stopcan be found in the followingchart.

Fuel

Recommended fuel quality98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unlead-

95 ROZ/RON, Superunleaded

(fuel type can beused with re-

duced performance and con-

sumption)

Usable fuel quantity5 gal (19 l)

Reserve fuel quantityL1.1 gal (L4l)

Tire inflation pressure

Tire pressure, front36.3 psi (2.5bar),Singlerider,

with cold tire

36.3 psi (2.5bar),Driverwith pas-

senger and/or load, withcoldtire

Tire pressure, rear42.1 psi (2.9bar),Singlerider,

with cold tire

42.1 psi (2.9bar),Driverwith pas-

senger and/or load, withcoldtire

BMW recommends

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