Rider's Manual (US Model)
F 700 GS
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Motorcycle/Retailer Data
Motorcycle Data
Model
Vehicle identification number
Color number
Initial registration
License plate
Retailer Data
Contact in Service
Ms./Mr.
Phone number
Retailer's address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW
Congratulations on choosinga
motorcycle from BMW Motorrad
and welcome to the community
of BMW motorcycle owners and
riders.Familiarize yourself with
your new motorcycle so that you
can ride it safely and confidently
in all highway traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
get the most benefit from your
BMW's advanced technical fea-
tures.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
Suggestions and complaints
If you have any questions con-
cerning your motorcycle, your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe
and enjoyable riding on your
BMW
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Table of Contents
1General instructions....5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ...................7
Technicaldata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Notice concerning current sta-
tus ...........................7
2 Overviews ................9
Generalview,leftside. . . . . . .11
Generalview,rightside. . . . .13
Underneathseat. . . . . . . . . . . .14
Underfairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Multifunctionswitch,left. . . .16
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 17
Instrumentcluster. . . . . . . . . . .18
3 Displays.................21
Multifunctiondisplay. . . . . . . .22
Meaningofsymbols. . . . . . . . .23
Warning and indicator
lamps .......................24
Fuel level....................25
Fuel reserve.................25
Servicedisplay. . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Ambienttemperature. . . . . . . .26
Tireinflationpressures. . . . . .26
Warninglights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4 Operation................39
Ignitionswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Electronicimmobilizer. . . . . . .41
Clock........................ 41
Display ......................42
Stopwatch................... 43
Lights .......................45
Turnindicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Hazardwarningflashers. . . . .46
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch) ......................47
Heatedhandlebargrips. . . . .47
BMWMotorradABS. . . . . . . .48
BMWMotorradASC. . . . . . . .49
Clutch....................... 50
Brakes ......................51
Mirrors ......................52
Springpreload. . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Damping ....................53
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.................. 54
Tires ........................56
Headlight.................... 56
Seat......................... 57
Helmetholder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Rider's Manual (US
Model) ......................59
5Anti-theft alarm sys-
tem DWA ................61
Overview.................... 62
Activation ...................62
Alarmfunction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Deactivation................. 65
Programming................ 66
Logging on remote con-
trol ..........................67
Synchronizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Battery ......................69
6 Riding....................71
Safetyinstructions. . . . . . . . . .72
Observechecklist. . . . . . . . . . .75
Starting...................... 75
Breakingin.................. 78
Speed....................... 79
Off-roadriding. . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Brakes ......................81
Parkingyourmotorcycle. . . .82
Refueling.................... 82
Securing motorcycle for
transport ....................84
7Technology in
detail..................... 87
Brake system with
BMWMotorradABS. . . . . . . .88
Engine management with
BMWMotorradASC. . . . . . . .90
Tire Pressure Control TPC/
RDC......................... 91
8Accessories .............93
Generalinstructions. . . . . . . . .94
Onboardpowersockets . . . . .94
Luggage ....................95
Case ........................95
Topcase..................... 99
9 Maintenance ..........103
Generalinstructions. . . . . . .104
Onboardtoolkit . . . . . . . . . . .104
Engine oil.................105
Brakesystem. . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Coolant.................... 111
Clutch..................... 111
Wheelrimsandtires. . . . . .112
Chain...................... 113
Wheels.................... 115
Frontwheelstand . . . . . . . . .122
Lamps..................... 124
Fairingsandpanels. . . . . . .129
Air filter....................130
Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Battery ....................133
10 Care..................137
Careproducts. . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Washing your motorcy-
cle......................... 138
Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts...................139
Paint care.................139
Storemotorcycle . . . . . . . . . .140
Protectivewaxcoating. . . .140
Return motorcycle to
use........................ 140
11Technical Data......141
Troubleshootingchart . . . . .142
Threadedfasteners. . . . . . .143
Engine ....................145
Fuel....................... 146
Engine oil.................147
Clutch..................... 148
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Rear-wheeldrive. . . . . . . . . .149
Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Brakes ....................150
Wheelsandtires. . . . . . . . . .151
Electricalsystem. . . . . . . . . .152
Frame..................... 153
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Weights ...................155
Performancedata. . . . . . . . .155
12Service ...............157
Reporting safety
defects.................... 158
BMWMotorradService. . .159
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services................... 159
Maintenance proce-
dures...................... 159
Maintenanceschedule. . . .163
StandardBMWService. . .164
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work................165
Confirmationofservice. . . .170
13 Appendix.............173
Certificate for Electronic
Immobilizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Certificate for Tire Pressure
Control.................... 176
14 Index.................177
Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
ual will provide you with an ini-
tial overview of your motorcy-
cle.All maintenance andrepair
work carried out on your mo-
torcycle will bedocumented in
chapter 12.Documentation con-
firming performance of scheduled
maintenance is aprecondition
for generous handling of out-of-
warranty claims and goodwill war-
ranty treatment.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the mo-
torcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
CAUTION Hazard with
low risk.Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING Hazard with
moderate risk.Failure to
avoid this hazard can result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER Hazard with high
risk.Failure to avoid this
hazard results in death or serious
injury.
ATTENTION Special in-
structions and precaution-
ary measures.Non-compliance
can cause damage to the vehi-
cle or accessories andwarranty
claims may be denied as a result.
NOTICE Special informa-
tion on operating and in-
specting your motorcycle as well
as maintenance andadjustment
procedures.
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 extra.
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already com-
pletely installed during
motorcycle production.
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General instructions
OAOptional accessory.
BMW Motorrad op-
tional accessories can
be purchased and in-
stalled at your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABSAnti-Lock Brake System.
ASCAutomatic Stability Con-
trol.
ESAElectronic Suspension
Adjustment.
TPCTire Pressure Control
(TPC).
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment.This
Rider's Manual describes optional
equipment (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessories
(OA). This explains why the man-
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which youhave not
ordered.Please note, too, that
your motorcycle might notbe ex-
actly as illustrated inthis manual
on account of country-specific
differences.
If your BMW isequipped with
options or accessories notde-
scribed in this Rider's Manual,
then this equipment isdescribed
in a separate set of instructions.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights andper-
formance data contained this
Rider's Manual refer to the Ger-
man DIN standards and comply
with their tolerance specifications.
Versions for individual countries
may differ.
Notice concerning
current status
The high safety and quality stan-
dards of BMW motorcycles are
maintained by consistent, on-
going development efforts em-
bracing their design, equipment
and accessories.For this rea-
son, aspects of your motorcycle
may vary from the descriptions
in this Operating instructions.In
addition, BMW Motorrad can-
not guarantee the total absence
of errors.We hope you will ap-
preciate that no claims can be
recognized based on thedata, il-
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General instructions
lustrations or descriptions in this
manual.
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General instructions
Overviews
Generalview,leftside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Generalview,rightside. . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Underneathseat.................... 14
Underfairing........................ 15
Multifunctionswitch,left. . . . . . . . . . . .16
Multifunctionswitch,right . . . . . . . . . . .17
Instrumentcluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Overviews
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Overviews
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Overviews
General view, right side
1Fuel filler opening(83)
2Adjusting spring preload
( 52)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 110)
4Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 109)
5Vehicle identification
number, type plate (on
steering-head bearing)
6Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel)(111)
7Damping adjustment
( 53)
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Overviews
Underneath seat
1Storage space
with first-aid kitOA
Storing first-aid kit
2Standard tool kit(104)
3Payload table
4Tire inflation pressure table
5Helmet holder(58)
6Rider's Manual (in vehicle
rear)
with anti-theft alarm sys-
tem (DWA)OE
Rider's Manual (under the
control unit)(59)
7Tools for adjusting spring
preload (52)
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Overviews
Multifunction switch,
left
1High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher(45)
2Selecting display readings
( 42).
with onboard
computerOE
Resetting average data
( 43).
3Hazard warning flashers
( 46)
4Turn indicators(46)
5Horn
6with Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA)OE
ESA control(55)
7ABS operation(48)
with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC)OE
Operating ASC(49)
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Overviews
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Overviews
Displays
Multifunctiondisplay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Meaningofsymbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Warningandindicatorlamps. . . . . . . .24
Fuellevel ...........................25
Fuelreserve ........................25
Servicedisplay...................... 25
Ambienttemperature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Tireinflationpressures.. . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Warninglights ......................27
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Displays
Multifunction display
1Warning lamp for elec-
tronic engine management
( 33)
2with heated handlebar
gripsOE
Display of the selected
heated handlebar grip set-
ting (47)
3with onboard
computerOE
Stopwatch (43)
4Time (41)
5with Tire Pressure Con-
trol (TPC/RDC)OE
Tire inflation pressures
( 26)
6Coolant-temperature warn-
ing indicator(32)
7Service is due(25)
8Reading display range
( 42)
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Displays
9with onboard
computerOE
Symbols for illustrating
display reading(23)
10 Coolant temperature
display
11 – With onboard computer
(OE)
Gear indicator, "N" is
shown for Neutral
12 Fuel level(25)
13 – With onboard computer
(OE)
Reading display range
( 42)
14 A warning appears in the
reading display range
( 27)
15 Trip odometer(42)
Meaning of symbols
with onboard computerOE
Mileage covered since
reaching the fuel reserve
( 25)
Average fuel consumption
Average speed
Current fuel consumption
Ambient temperature
( 26)
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Displays
Warning and indicator
lamps
1ABS warning lamp(34)
2with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC)OE
ASC warning lamp(35)
3Fuel-reserve warning lamp
(25) (32)
4Universal warning lamp,
appears together with
warnings in display panel
( 27)
5Headlight high beam indi-
cator lamp
6Indicator lamp for right turn
indicator
7Neutral indicator lamp
8Indicator lamp for left turn
indicator
NOTICE
The ABS symbol can be shown
differently depending on the
country.
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Displays
Fuel level
Due to the complex fuel tank ge-
ometry, the fill level cannot be
determined in the upperfilling
range.For this reason, the fuel
level indicator only details the
lower half of the filling range.
If the filllevel indicator reaches
the 1/2-mark 1, the fuel tank is
still half full.Now, the fill level is
exactly displayed.
If the reserve quantity is reached,
the fuel warning lamp is switched
on.
Fuel reserve
The fuel level in the fuel tank,
when the fuel warning lamp
switches on, depends on the
driving dynamics.Themore
the fuel is moved within the
tank (due to frequently changing
inclined positions, frequent
braking and accelerating), the
more difficult it is to determine
the reserve quantity.For this
reason, the reserve quantity
cannot be accurately indicated.
with onboard computerOE
After the fuel warning lamp
is switched on, the distance
driven since this point in time is
indicated.
The distance, which can still be
driven with the reserve quantity,
depends on the driving style (on
the consumption) and on the fuel
level, when the warning lamp was
switched on.
The odometer for thefuel re-
serve is reset, if the fuel level is
greater than the reserve quantity
after refueling.
Service display
If the time remaining until the
next service will elapse within
one month, the service date 1
appears briefly following the pre-
ride check.The month and year
are shown with two and four dig-
its respectively separated by a
colon.In this example the display
means "June 2014".
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Displays
If the vehicle covers high annual
mileages then shorter service in-
tervals may be required.When
the odometer reading for the re-
calculated early service falls to
within 621 miles (1,000 km), the
remaining miles (kilometers) 1
are counted down in 62-mile
(100 km) increments and briefly
displayed following the pre-ride
check.
When a service date
elapses without service, the
general warning lamp lights up in
yellow, appearing together with
the date and mileage (kilometer)
display.The "Service" message
is displayed continuously.
NOTICE
If the service display appears
more than a month before the
service date, the stored date
must be adjusted in theinstru-
ment cluster.This situation can
occur if the battery has been dis-
connected for a longertime.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer, for
setting of the date.
Ambient temperature
with onboard computerOE
Engine heat can lead to
spurious readings of ambi-
ent temperature when the mo-
torcycle is stationary.When the
effects of engine heat on the
monitored temperature become
excessive the display responds
by temporarily reverting to -- as
the display reading.
When ambient temperatures
drop below 37°F (3°C) the tem-
perature display responds by
flashing a warning indicating pos-
sible ice formation on the road
surface.The display automat-
ically switches from any other
mode to thetemperature read-
ing when the temperature drops
below this threshold for thefirst
time.
Tire inflation pressures
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
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Displays
The displayed tire inflation pres-
sures refer to a tire temperature
of 68 °F (20 °C). The figure on
the left side 1indicates the front
tire's inflation pressure, while
the figure on the right 2shows
the inflation pressure in the rear
tire.Immediately after switch-
ing on the ignition, "-- --" is
displayed, as the transfer ofthe
inflation pressure values does not
begin until a speed of 19 mph
(30 km/h) is exceeded for the first
time.
If the warning triangle 3
is also shown, a warning
display is concerned.Critical in-
flation pressure flashes.
The universal warning lamp lights
up in yellow when the critical fig-
ure is at the limit of the approved
tolerance range.If the monitored
tire inflation pressure is outside
the specified range the general
warning lamp will flash in red.
Additional information on the
BMW Motorrad Tire Pressure
Monitor is provided starting on
page (91).
Warning lights
Display
Warnings are displayed with the
corresponding warning lamps.
Warnings for which no separate
warning lamp is available, are in-
dicated using the 'General' warn-
ing lamp 1in conjunction with
a warning or awarning symbol
in themultifunction display.The
universal warning lamp shows red
or yellow, depending onthe ur-
gency of the warning.
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Displays
If the display in the value area 2
shows a warning, then this is
symbolized with the warning tri-
angle 3.These warnings can be
displayed in alternation with the
odometers (42).
The universal warning lamp lights
up for the most urgent warning.
The following page contains a list
of potential warnings.
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Displays
Overview of warning indicators
Warning and indicator
lamps
Warning symbols in the
display panel
Meaning
lights up yellow+ "EWS" is indi-
cated
Electronic immobilizer is active(32)
lights upFuel down to reserve(32)
lights up redflashesCoolant temperature too high(32)
lights up yellowappears on the
display
Engine inemergency-operation mode
( 33)
lights up yellow+ "LAMP" is indi-
cated
Bulb defective(33)
"x.x °F" flashesOutside temperature warning(34)
lights up yellow+ "DWA" is indi-
cated
DWA battery drained(34)
flashesABS self-diagnosis notcompleted
( 34)
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Displays
Warning and indicator
lamps
Warning symbols in the
display panel
Meaning
lights upABS deactivated(34)
lights upABS error(35)
flashes rapidlyASC intervention(35)
flashes slowlyASC self-diagnosis not completed
( 35)
lights upASC deactivated(35)
lights upASC error(35)
lights up yellow+ "x.x" flashesTire inflation pressure in limit area of
permissible tolerance(36)
flashes red+ "x.x" flashesTire inflation pressure outside permissi-
ble tolerance(36)
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Displays
Electronic immobilizer is
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "EWS" is indicated.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not autho-
rized for starting, or communica-
tion between the key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys
from the ignition key ring.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
Fuel-reserve warning light
lights up.
WARNING
Rough engine running or
switching off of theengine
due to a fuel shortage.
Accident hazard.Damage to the
catalytic converter.
Do not drive to the extent that
the fuel tank is completely
empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still
contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Refueling procedure (83).
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
Temperature symbol
flashes.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated en-
gine.
Engine damage
Be sure to observe the mea-
sures listed below.
Possible cause:
Coolant level is too low.
Checking coolant level
( 111).
If coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant (111).
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature istoo
high.
If possible, continue driving
in the part-load range to cool
down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but keep the ignition
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Displays
switched on so that the radia-
tor fan continues tooperate.
Should the coolant temperature
frequently be too high, have
the fault rectified as quickly
as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
WARNING
Unusual handling when en-
gine is noemergency operat-
ing mode.
Accident hazard
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly.
Avoid rapid acceleration and
passing maneuvers.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has di-
agnosed a fault.In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can
no longer be started.Otherwise,
the engine runs in the emer-
gency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible,
however the accustomed en-
gine performance may not be
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "LAMP" is indicated.
WARNING
Overlooking the motorcy-
cle in traffic due to the light
source on the motorcycle
failing.
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; it isbest
always to carry a complete
set of spare bulbs on the
motorcycle.
Possible cause:
Bulb defective.
Locate defective bulb with vi-
sual check.
Replacing low-beam and high-
beam bulb (124).
Replacing parking light bulb
( 125).
Replace the LED for brake and
rear light (126).
Replacing front and rear turn
indicator light sources (127).
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Displays
Outside temperature
warning
with onboard computerOE
"x.x °F" (the ambient temper-
ature) flashes.
Possible cause:
The ambient temperature mea-
sured at the motorcycle is lower
than 37 °F (3 °C).
WARNING
Danger of black ice even
above 37 °C (3 °C), despite
the lack of ice warning.
Risk of accident due to black ice.
At a low outside temperature,
icy conditions must expected
on bridges and in shady road
areas.
Think well ahead when driving.
DWA battery drained
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "DWA" is indicated.
NOTICE
This fault message is only shown
for ashort timeimmediately fol-
lowing the Pre-Ride-Check.
Possible cause:
The anti-theft alarm system bat-
tery has no capacity.The oper-
ation of the anti-theft alarmsys-
tem is no longer ensured with
the vehicle battery disconnected.
Contact a specialist service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS indicator light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS is not available because
the self-diagnosis has not been
completed.To check the wheel
sensors, the motorcycle must be
driven a few yards.
Ride off slowly.It must be
noted that the ABS function
is not available until the self-
diagnosis has been completed.
ABS deactivated
ABS indicator light lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS system has been deac-
tivated by the driver.
Switch on ABS function
( 49).
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Displays
ABS error
ABS indicator light lights
up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has de-
tected an error.
It remains possible to continue
riding.It must be noted that
the ABS function is not avail-
able.Observe additional infor-
mation on special situations
which can lead to ABS fault
codes (89).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
ASC intervention
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC indicator and warning
light flashes rapidly.
ASC has detected instability at
the rear wheel and responded by
reducing the torque.The warn-
ing lamp flashes longer than the
ASC intervention lasts.This fea-
ture continues to furnish therider
with visual feedback confirm-
ing that the system has initiated
active closed-loop intervention
even after the critical situation
has passed.
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
Possible cause:
The self-diagnosis was notcom-
pleted; the ASC function is not
available.Sothat the ASC self-
diagnosis can be completed, the
engine must be running and the
motorcycle must be moved ata
speed of at least 3.1 mph (5 km/
h).
Ride off slowly.It must be
noted that the ASC function
is not available until the self-
diagnosis has been completed.
ASC deactivated
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC indicator and warning
light lights up.
Possible cause:
The ASC system has been deac-
tivated by the driver.
Switch on ASC.
ASC error
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
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Displays
ASC indicator and warning
light lights up.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has de-
tected an error.The ASC func-
tion is not available.
It remains possible to con-
tinue riding.Please be aware
that ASC functionality isno
longer available.Observe addi-
tional information on situations
which can lead to an ASC error
( 90).
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Tire inflation pressure in
limit area of permissible
tolerance
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "x.x" (the critical infla-
tion pressure) flashes.
Possible cause:
The measured tire inflation pres-
sure is in the limit area of the
permissible tolerance.
Correct tire inflation pressure in
accordance with instructions on
back of cover of Rider's Man-
ual.
NOTICE
Before adjusting the tire inflation
pressure, observe the information
on temperature compensation
and on inflation pressure adjust-
ment in the chapter "Technology
in detail".
Tire inflation pressure
outside permissible
tolerance
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
General warning light
flashes red.
+ "x.x" (the critical infla-
tion pressure) flashes.
Possible cause:
The measured tire inflation pres-
sure is outside theapproved tol-
erance range.
Check tire for damage and
suitability for continued use.
If it is still possible to drive with
tire:
WARNING
Tire inflation pressure is out-
side approved range.
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Displays
Poorer handling characteristic of
the motorcycle.
Adapt your style of riding
accordingly.
Correct tire inflation pressure at
the next opportunity.
Have the tire checked for dam-
age at anauthorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
If you are unsure about the tire's
suitability for continued riding:
Do not continue riding.
Contact roadside service.
Have the tire checked for dam-
age at anauthorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Transmission error
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
+ "--" or "-- --" is indi-
cated.
Possible cause:
The vehicle's speed has not ex-
ceeded the threshold of approx.
19 mph (30 km/h).The TPC/
RDC sensors do not transmit
their signal until a speed above
this threshold is reached(91).
Watch the RDC display at a
higher rate of speed.A con-
tinuous error is only present if
the general warning lamp also
lights up.In this case:
Have fault eliminated ata spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Possible cause:
There is a fault in the radio con-
nection to the TPC/RDC sensors.
Possible causes are radio sys-
tems in thesurrounding area,
which interfere with the connec-
tion between the TPC/RDC con-
trol unit and the sensors.
Watch the TPC/RDC display in
another environment.Acontin-
uous error is only present if the
general warning light also lights
up.
In this case:
Have fault eliminated ata spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Sensor defective or
system fault
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "--" or "-- --" is indi-
cated.
Possible cause:
Wheels without RDC sensors are
mounted.
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Displays
Retrofit wheel set with RDC
sensors.
Possible cause:
1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed.
Have fault eliminated bya spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Possible cause:
A system fault has occurred.
Have fault eliminated ata spe-
cialist service facility, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Battery of tire-inflation
pressure sensor weak
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
+ "RdC" is indicated.
NOTICE
This fault message is only shown
for ashort timeimmediately fol-
lowing the Pre-Ride-Check.
Possible cause:
The battery of the tire inflation
pressure sensor has almost no
capacity anymore.Theoperation
of the tire inflation pressure con-
trol is only ensured fora limited
time.
Contact a specialist service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
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Displays
Operation
Ignitionswitch ......................40
Electronicimmobilizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Clock ...............................41
Display.............................. 42
Stopwatch.......................... 43
Lights............................... 45
Turnindicators...................... 46
Hazardwarningflashers. . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Emergency on/off switch (kill
switch).............................. 47
Heatedhandlebargrips. . . . . . . . . . . . .47
BMWMotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
BMWMotorradASC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Clutch ..............................50
Brakes.............................. 51
Mirrors.............................. 52
Springpreload...................... 52
Damping............................ 53
ESA Electronic Suspension Adjust-
ment................................ 54
Tires................................ 56
Headlight ...........................56
Seat ................................57
Helmetholder ......................58
Rider'sManual(USModel). . . . . . . . .59
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39
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Operation
Ignition switch
Vehicle keys
You are provided with 2ignition
keys.
Should you lose your keys please
refer to theinformation regarding
the electronic immobilizer (EWS)
( 41).
The ignition lock, fuel filler cap
and seat lock are operated with
the same key.
with caseOA
with TopcaseOA
The cases and the topcase can
also be ordered with locks for
the same key on request.Please
contact an authorized workshop
for this purpose, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Switching on ignition
Turn key to position 1.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-Ride Check in progress
( 76)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed (77).
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC self-diagnosis inprogress
( 77).
Switching off ignition
Turn key to position 2.
Light switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered acces-
sories remain operational for
a limited period of time.
Battery can be recharged via
onboard socket.
Locking handlebars
Turn handlebars to left.
4
40
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Operation
Turn key to position 3while
moving handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all electrical
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can now be removed.
Electronic immobilizer
The motorcycle's electronic cir-
cuitry monitors the data stored
in the ignition key through aring
antenna incorporated in theigni-
tion lock.The engine manage-
ment system does not enable
engine starting until this key is
recognized as "authorized" for
your motorcycle.
NOTICE
A further key attached tothe
same ring as the ignition key
used to start the engine could
"irritate" the electronics, in
which case the enabling signal
for starting is not issued.The
EWS warning is shown in the
multifunction display.
Always store further vehicle keys
separately from the ignition key.
If you lose a motorcycle key, you
can have it disabled byyour au-
thorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.
When having a key disabled you
should also bring all of the mo-
torcycle's remaining keys with
you.
The engine can no longer be
started using a disabled key;
however, a disabled key can be
enabled again.
Emergency and spare keysare
only available through an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
The keys are part of an inte-
grated security system, so the
retailer is under anobligation to
check the legitimacy of all ap-
plications for replacement/extra
keys.
Clock
Setting the clock
WARNING
Adjusting the clock while rid-
ing.
Accident hazard
Adjust the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.
Switch on ignition.
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Operation
Press and hold button 1until
hours 2flash.
Press button repeatedly until
desired hours are shown.
Press and hold button until
minutes 3flash.
Press button repeatedly until
desired minutes are shown.
Press and hold button until
minutes no longer flash.
Setting is completed.
Display
Selecting display readings
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1to select the
display in value area 2.
The following values can be indi-
cated:
Odometer (in illustration)
Trip distance recorder 1
(Trip I)
Trip distance recorder 2
(Trip II)
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
Tire inflation pressures
Warnings if necessary
with onboard computerOE
Press button 1to select the
display in value area 2.
The following data can be dis-
played:
Ambient temperature (°F)
Average speed in mph
4
42
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Operation
Average consumption in
mpg
Current fuel consumption in
mpg
Distance driven since
reaching reserve quantity in
mls
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on ignition.
Select desired trip odometer.
Press and hold button 1until
trip odometer has been reset.
Resetting average data
with onboard computerOE
Switch on ignition.
Select average fuel consump-
tion or average speed.
Press and hold button 1until
displayed value has been reset.
Stopwatch
with onboard computerOE
Stopwatch
As an alternative to the odome-
ter, the stopwatch 2can be dis-
played.The display consists of
hours, minutes, seconds and
tenths of asecond separated by
dots.
In enable improved operation of
the stopwatch while driving (as
a lap timer), the functions of the
button 1and the functions of the
INFO button on the handlebar
can be interchanged.The stop-
watch and the odometer are then
operated with the INFO button;
4
43
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Operation
the onboard computer must be
operated with the button 1.
The stopwatch continues to run
in the background whenthe
display is temporarily switched
over to the odometer.The
stopwatch also continues to run
when the ignition is temporarily
switched off.
Operating stopwatch
If necessary, switch overfrom
odometer to stopwatch with
button 1.
With stopwatch stopped, press
button 2to start stopwatch.
With stopwatch running, press
button 2to stop stopwatch.
Press and hold button 2to re-
set stopwatch.
Interchanging button
functions
Press and hold button 1and
button 2simultaneously until
display changes.
FLASH (engine speed warn-
ing indicator) and ON or OFF
are shown.
Press button 2.
LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON or
OFF are shown.
Press button 1repeatedly until
desired state is shown.
ON: Operation of stopwatch
with INFO button on handlebar
fitting.
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44
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Operation
OFF: operation of stopwatch
with button 2in instrument
cluster.
To save the setting made,
press and hold button 1and
button 2simultaneously until
the display changes.
Lights
Parking lights
The parking lights switch on au-
tomatically when the ignition is
switched on.
NOTICE
The parking lights are a strain
on the battery.Do not leave the
ignition switched on longer than
absolutely necessary.
Headlight low beam
The low-beam headlight is auto-
matically switched on under the
following conditions:
If the engine was started.
If the vehicle is pushed while
the ignition is switched on.
NOTICE
With the engine switched off,
you can switch on the lights
by switching on the high-beam
headlight with the ignition
switched on or byoperating the
headlight flasher.
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Press switch 1toward front to
switch on high beams.
Pull switch 1rearward to actu-
ate headlight flasher.
Parking lamp
Switch off ignition.
4
45
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Operation
Immediately after switching off
the ignition push button 1to
the left and hold until the park-
ing lamps come on.
Switch ignition on and then
off again to switch off parking
lamp.
Turn indicators
Operating turn indicators
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
The turn indicators automatically
switch off when the defined driv-
ing time and distance have been
reached.
Press button 1to left to switch
on left-side turn indicators.
Press button 1to right to
switch on right-side turn
indicators.
Press button 1into center po-
sition to switch off turn indica-
tors.
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on ignition.
NOTICE
The hazard warning flashers
place a strain on the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
NOTICE
If a turn indicator button is
pressed with the emergency
flashing function switched on,
the flashing function replaces the
emergency flashing function as
long as the button is pressed.
If the turn indicator buttonis
released, the emergency flasher
function becomes active again.
4
46
z
Operation
Press button 1to switch on
hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
Press button 1again to switch
off hazard warning flashers.
Emergency on/off
switch (kill switch)
1Emergency on/off switch
(kill switch)
WARNING
Operation of the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.
Danger of falling due to blocking
of rear wheel.
Do not operate the emergency
ON/OFF switch when riding.
The engine can be switched
off easily and quickly using the
emergency on/off switch.
aEngine switched off
bOperating position
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar gripsOE
Operate the heated
handlebar grips
Start engine.
4
47
z
Operation
NOTICE
The heated grips option can only
be activated when the engine is
running.
NOTICE
The increase in power
consumption caused by the
heated grips can drain the
battery if you are riding at low
engine speeds.If the battery is
inadequately charged, the heated
grips are switched off toensure
starting capability.
Press button 1repeatedly until
desired heating level is shown.
The handlebar grips can be
heated at two different levels.
The second level 2is used for
fast heat-up of the grips; then
the switch should be switched
back to the first level.
50 % heating output
100 % heating output
If no further changes aremade
the selected heating level is
adopted as the setting.
BMW Motorrad ABS
Switch off ABS function
Stop motorcycle or switchon
ignition with motorcycle sta-
tionary.
4
48
z
Operation
Press and hold button 1until
ABS warning lamp's display
changes.
ABS indicator light lights
up.
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
First the ASC symbol changes
its display behavior.Press
and hold button 1until ABS
warning lamp reacts.In this
case, the ASC setting does not
change.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
ABS indicator light contin-
ues to be lit up.
ABS function is switched off.
Switch on ABS function
Press and hold button 1until
ABS warning lamp's display
changes.
ABS indicator light goes
out, and starts to flash if
self-diagnosis has notbeen com-
pleted.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
ABS indicator light remains
off or continues to flash.
ABS function is switched on.
As an alternative, the ignition
can also be switched off and
then on again.
NOTICE
If the ABS indicator light lights
up after switching the ignitionoff
and on and then continuing to
ride at more than 5 km/h, an ABS
fault has occurred.
BMW Motorrad ASC
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
Deactivate ASC function
Switch on ignition.
NOTICE
The ASC function can also be
deactivated while driving.
4
49
z
Operation
Press the 1button and con-
tinue to hold it down until the
status indicated by the ASC
warning lamp changes.
ASC indicator and warning
light lights up.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
ASC indicator and warning
light continues to be lit up.
ASC function is deactivated.
Activate ASC function
Press the 1button and con-
tinue to hold it down until the
status indicated by the ASC
warning lamp changes.
ASC indicator and warning
light goes out, and starts
to flashif self-diagnosis hasnot
been completed.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
ASC indicator and warning
light remains off or contin-
ues to flash.
ASC function is activated.
As an alternative, the ignition
can also be switched off and
then on again.
NOTICE
If the ASC indicator andwarn-
ing light lights up after switching
the ignition off and on and then
continuing to ride at more than
3 mph (5 km/h), an ASC fault has
occurred.
Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever
WARNING
Adjusting the clutch lever
while driving.
Accident hazard
Only adjust the clutch lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
4
50
z
Operation
Turn adjusting screw 1clock-
wise to increase distance be-
tween clutch lever and handle-
bar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1coun-
terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between clutch lever and
handlebar grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw can be
turned more easily if you press
the clutch lever forward when
doing so.
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
WARNING
Modified position of the
brake-fluid reservoir.
Air in the brake system.
Do not twist the handlebar fit-
ting or the handlebars.
WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while driving.
Accident hazard
Only adjust the brake lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Turn adjusting screw 1clock-
wise to increase distance be-
tween brake lever and handle-
bar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1coun-
terclockwise to decrease dis-
tance between brake lever and
handlebar grip.
NOTICE
The adjusting screw can be
turned more easily if you push
the brake lever forward when
doing so.
4
51
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Operation
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Move mirror to the desired po-
sition by turning it.
Adjusting mirror arm
Slide protective cap 1up over
screw connection on mirror
arm.
Loosen the nut 2.
Turn mirror arm into desired
position.
Tighten the nut to the spec-
ified torque while holding the
mirror arm to ensure that it
does not move out of position.
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
Joint compound:Multi-Wax
Spray
Locknut (mirror) on
clamping piece
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Slide protective cap over
threaded fastener.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set the spring
preload of therear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle.Increase springpreload
when the motorcycle isheavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
at rear wheel
Remove seat (57).
4
52
z
Operation
Remove toolkit 1.
WARNING
Uncoordinated settings of
spring preload and spring
strut damping.
Poorer handling.
Adjust damping characteristic
to changed spring preload.
To increase spring preload,
turn adjustment wheel 2clock-
wise using toolkit.
To decrease spring preload,
turn adjustment wheel 2coun-
terclockwise using toolkit.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn adjustment wheel coun-
terclockwise as far as possible
(One-up without load)
Turn adjustment wheel asfar
as possible counterclockwise,
then 12 turns clockwise (One-
up with load)
Turn adjustment wheel clock-
wise as far as possible (Two-
up with load)
with lowered suspensionOE
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn adjustment wheel asfar
as possible counterclockwise,
then 5 clicks back (One-up
without load)
Remount toolkit.
Installing seat (58).
Damping
Setting
Damping must be adjusted to the
road conditions and thespring
preload.
A rough road surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
4
53
z
Operation
Adjust damping on rear
wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Adjust damping via 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
without Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
(ESA)OE
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible clockwise, then
turn back 1.5 turns (One-up
without load)
Turn adjusting screw as far as
possible clockwise, then turn
back 1.5 turns (One-up with
load)
Turn adjusting screw as far
as possible clockwise, then
turn back 1 turn (Two-up with
load)
ESA Electronic
Suspension Adjustment
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA)OE
4
54
z
Operation
Adjustment options
You can use the ESA Electronic
Suspension Adjustment feature
to adapt damping on therear
wheel to the road surface.Three
damping settings are available.
Calling up settings
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1to display cur-
rent adjustment.
The adjusted damping is shown
in themultifunction display, in
area 1.The displays provide the
following information:
COMF comfortable damping
NORM normal damping
SPORt sporty damping
The display is automatically
hidden again after a short time.
Adjust the chassis
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1to display cur-
rent adjustment.
In order to adjust different damp-
ing:
Press button 1repeatedly until
desired setting is displayed.
NOTICE
The damping cannot be adjusted
while the motorcycle isbeing
ridden.
If button 1is not pressed fora
longer time, damping is set as
indicated.
4
55
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Operation
The ESA display disappears
once the adjustment procedure
has been completed.
Tires
Checking tire pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure.
Poorer handling characteristic of
the motorcycle.Reduced life of
tires.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
Automatic opening of verti-
cally installed valve cores at
high speeds.
Sudden loss of tyre inflation
pressure.
Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (One-up,
with cold tires)
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
Tire pressure, rear
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up,
with cold tires)
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic
This motorcycle's headlight fea-
tures a symmetrical lowbeam.
No special adjustments orproce-
dures are required prior to oper-
ating the motorcycle ina coun-
try where traffic travels on the
side of the road opposite to that
of your home country (left-hand
drive to right-hand drive or vice
versa).
Headlight range and
spring preload
The headlight range generally
remains constant due to the ad-
justment of the spring preload to
the loading state.
Spring preload adjustment may
only be insufficient when themo-
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56
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Operation
torcycle is very heavily loaded.
In this case, theheadlight range
must be adjusted to theweight.
NOTICE
If there are doubts as to the cor-
rect headlight range, have the
adjustment checked by aspe-
cialized workshop, preferably by
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Adjusting headlight range
Loosen screws 1on left and
right.
Adjust headlight by tilting
slightly.
Tighten screws 1on left and
right.
Basic headlight range
adjustment
Loosen screws 1on left and
right.
Adjust headlight by tilting
slightly so that tip 2points to
marking 3.
Tighten screws 1on left and
right.
Seat
Remove seat
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Turn seat lock 1to left with
ignition key and hold while
pressing seat downward at
front to support movement.
4
57
z
Operation
Raise seat 2at front and re-
lease key.
Take off seat and place on
a clean surface with rubber
buffers facing downward.
Installing seat
Insert seat in brackets 3.
Firmly press down on seat at
front.
The seat's detent mechanism
will be heard to engage.
Helmet holder
Locking helmet on
motorcycle
Remove seat (57).
Secure helmet on helmet
holder 1on left or right using a
steel cable.
4
58
z
Operation
ATTENTION
Fastening the helmet on the
left-hand side of themotor-
cycle.
Damage caused by hot rear si-
lencer.
Fasten the helmet to the right-
hand side ofthe motorcycle if
possible.
ATTENTION
Incorrect positioning of the
helmet lock.
Fairing scratched.
When hooking on the helmet,
watch the position of the hel-
met lock.
Guide steel cable through hel-
met and bracket and position
as shown.
Installing seat (58).
Rider's Manual (US
Model)
Stowing the Owner's
Manual
Place Owner's Manual(s) into
the provided bag.
Tightly fold the open side of
the bag several times and
close subsequently using
Velcro fastener 1.
Stow bag in the vehicle rear.
4
59
z
Operation
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
Slightly lift wires 2.
Slide bag backwards under
the wires and the rear frame
strut 3, until the rolled-up edge
of the bag is under the rear
frame strut.
Remove protective foil 4and
attach the piece of Velcro to
ensure that the bag cannot slip
further to the back.
4
60
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Operation
Anti-theft alarm system DWA
Overview ...........................62
Activation........................... 62
Alarmfunction ......................64
Deactivation ........................65
Programming .......................66
Loggingonremotecontrol. . . . . . . . . .67
Synchronizing....................... 68
Battery.............................. 69
5
61
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Anti-theft alarm system DWA
Overview
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
General information on
DWA
Any attempt to move the motor-
cycle, change its position, start it
without authorization or discon-
nect the motorcycle battery, re-
sults in the alarm being triggered.
The sensitivity of thesystem is
designed so that minor vibrations
of the motorcycle do not trigger
an alarm.Each theft attempt is
signaled following activation of
the system acoustically withthe
siren and optically with synchro-
nized flashing of all 4 turn indica-
tors.
You can adjust the behavior of
your DWA in partial areas to
meet your needs.
Protection of motorcycle
battery
To protect the motorcycle bat-
tery and to maintain the start-
ing capability, the activated DWA
switches off automatically after
several days.However, it remains
active for at least 10 days.
Radio interference
Radio systems or devices which
transmit on the same frequency
as the remote control of the
DWA can interfere with its func-
tion.With corresponding prob-
lems point the remote control at
the motorcycle from adifferent
direction.
Controls
1LED
2Right-hand button(64)
3Left-hand button (ribbed)
( 63)
Activation
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
5
62
z
Anti-theft alarm system DWA
Activation with motion
sensor
The alarm function will be acti-
vated
by pressing the button 1of the
remote control once or
by switching off the ignition (if
programmed); after theignition
is switched off, 30seconds
pass until the activation phase.
Activation is confirmed
by the turnindicators lighting
up twice and
with a double alarm tone.
If the alarm function is to be acti-
vated after the ignition has been
switched off for more than one
minute, then the button 1must
be pressed for longer than one
second.
Activation phase
The anti-theft alarm system re-
quires 15 seconds until itis com-
pletely activated.Noalarm trig-
gering takes place during this
time.
Protection of thebattery
in the control unit (anti-
theft alarm system
activated)
If the alarm function is to be acti-
vated after the ignition has been
switched off for more than one
minute, then the button 1must
be pressed for longer than one
second.After approx.onehour
in the deactivated state, the DWA
switches off to protect thebat-
tery.To activate the alarm func-
tion after this period, the ignition
must be switched on and then
off again.
5
63
z
Anti-theft alarm system DWA
Motion sensor when
transporting the
motorcycle
If, for example, the motorcycle
is to be transported by train, it is
advisable to switch off themotion
sensor.The strong movements
could result in an accidental trig-
gering of the alarm.
Deactivating motion
sensor
Press button 1of the remote
control again during the activa-
tion phase.
Turn indicators are illuminated
three times.
Alarm tone sounds three times.
Motion sensor is deactivated.
Alarm function
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
Alarm triggering
The alarm can be set off by:
the motion sensor
Switching on the ignition with
an unauthorized key
Disconnection of theDWA
from the motorcycle battery
(DWA battery assumes the
power supply).
Alarm
The duration of the alarm
is 26 seconds.The system
is reactivated after another
12 seconds.A triggered alarm
can be interrupted at any time
by pressing the button 1of the
remote control.This function
does not change the state of the
anti-theft alarm system.
During the alarm, an alarm tone
sounds and the turn indicators
flash.The type of alarm sound
can be programmed.
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Reason for triggering of
the alarm
After the alarm function has been
deactivated, the alarm system
LED indicates the reason for any
alarm activation which may have
occurred for one minute:
1x flash:motion sensor; motor-
cycle was tilted forward/back
2 flashes:motion sensor; mo-
torcycle was tilted to the side
3 flashes:ignition switched on
with unauthorized key
4 flashes:DWA disconnected
from motorcycle battery
Note on alarm triggering
If an alarm wastriggered after
the last activation of the alarm
function, then this is pointed out
with a single signal tone after the
ignition is switched on.
Deactivation
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
Deactivate alarm function
Press button 1of remote con-
trol once or switch on ignition
with an authorized key.
NOTICE
The alarm function can only be
deactivated with the ignitionkey
if the emergency ON/OFFswitch
is in the operating position.
NOTICE
If the alarm function is
deactivated by means ofthe
remote control and the ignition
then not switched on, the
alarm function is automatically
reactivated after 30 seconds if
"Activation after ignition off" has
been programmed.
Turn indicators light up once.
Alarm tone sounds once (if
programmed).
Alarm function is deactivated.
Protection of thebattery
(anti-theft alarm system
deactivated)
After approx.one hour in the
activated state, the receiver
for the remote control in the
DWA switches off to protect the
battery.The ignition must be
switched on to deactivate the
alarm function after this period.
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Programming
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
Programming options
The anti-theft alarm system can
be adapted to individual needs in
the following points:
Confirmation alarm tone after
activation/deactivation ofthe
DWA in addition to the turn
indicators lighting up
Rising and falling or intermittent
alarm tone
Automatic activation of the
alarm function when the igni-
tion is switched off
Factory settings
The anti-theft alarm system is
delivered with the following fac-
tory settings:
Confirmation alarm tone after
activation/deactivation ofthe
DWA: no
Alarm tone:intermittent
Automatic activation of the
alarm function when the igni-
tion is switched off:no
Programming DWA
Deactivate alarm function.
Switch on ignition.
Press button 1three times.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
once.
Switch off the ignition within
ten seconds.
Press button 2three times.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
once.
Switch on the ignition within
ten seconds.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
three times.
The programming function is
active.
The actual programming iscar-
ried out in four steps, and Step 2
is not assigned any function.The
number of flashing signals on the
alarm system LED of the motor-
cycle shows the active program-
ming step.Pressing the button
1is confirmed by an alarm tone,
and pressing the button 2by an
acknowledgment tone.
Step 1:is aconfirmation tone
to sound after the DWA is acti-
vated/deactivated?
yes:
Press button 1.
no:
Press button 2.
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Step 2:
This step is not assigned any
function.
Press button 1or button 2.
Step 3:Which alarm tone is to
be selected?
rising and falling:
Press button 1.
intermittent:
Press button 2.
Step 4:Is the alarm function
to beautomatically activated
after the ignition is switched
off?
yes:
Press button 1.
no:
Press button 2.
When is the programming
canceled?
There are two ways to cancel
programming:
By switching off the ignition
before the last programming
step.
Automatically if morethan 30
seconds pass between two
programming steps.
The data are not saved when
programming is canceled.
Save programming
There are two ways to save pro-
gramming:
By switching off the ignition
after thelast programming step
Automatically 30 seconds after
the lastprogramming step
The alarm system LED goes out
and four acknowledgment tones
are sounded.
Logging on remote
control
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
When is itnecessary to
log on a remote control?
Should you log on an additional
remote control or want to replace
a lost remote control, then you
must always log on all remote
controls with the DWA. You can
log on amaximum of fourremote
controls.
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Logging on remote
control
Deactivate alarm function.
Switch on ignition.
Press button 2three times.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
once.
Switch off the ignition within
ten seconds.
Press button 2three times.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
once.
Switch on the ignition within
ten seconds.
Acknowledgment tone sounds
twice.
You can log on a maximum of re-
mote controls for the DWA. The
logon for each remote control is
carried out in three steps.
Press and hold button 1and
button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes out,
release button 1and button 2.
LED lights up.
Press button 1or button 2.
Alarm tone sounds once.
LED goes out.
Remote control is logged on.
Repeat the three previous work
steps for each additional re-
mote control.
Logon ended
The logon is ended in the follow-
ing situations:
4 remote controls have been
logged on.
Ignition is switched off.
No button was pressed for 30
seconds after the ignition was
switched off.
No button was pressed for 30
seconds after a remote control
was logged on.
After the logonis completed, the
LED flashes and the acknowledg-
ment tone sounds three times.
Synchronizing
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
When is itnecessary to
synchronize the remote
control?
The remote control must be syn-
chronized when the buttons of
the remote control has been op-
erated more than 256 times out-
side the range of the receiver.
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In this case, the receiver onthe
motorcycle no longer reacts to
the signals of the remote control.
Synchronize remote
control
Press and hold button 1and
button 2.
LED flashes for ten seconds.
As soon as the LED goes out,
release button 1and button 2.
LED lights up.
Press button 1or button 2.
LED goes out.
Remote control is synchro-
nized.
Battery
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
When is a battery change
required?
The batteries of the remote con-
trol must be replaced afterap-
prox. 2-3 years.A weak battery
can be recognized fromthe fact
that the LED does not light up at
all or only briefly when a button is
pressed.
Replace battery
Remove screw 1and take off
lower housing section 2.
Slide old battery 3forward un-
der bow 4.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable of improperly in-
serted batteries.
Component damage
Use specified battery (see
"Technical Data" chapter).
When inserting the battery,
make sure that the polarity is
correct.
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Install a new battery while mak-
ing sure that positive terminal
of battery is at top.
Position lower housing section
on nose 5of front edge and
close while watching two guide
pins 6.
Install screw.
The LED of the remote control
lights up; i.e.the remote con-
trol must be activated.
To activate the remote control
within the range of the receiver,
press the button 1twice.
LED 2begins to flash and
goes out after a few seconds.
The remote-control isagain
ready to be used.
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Safetyinstructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Observechecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Starting............................. 75
Breakingin.......................... 78
Speed ..............................79
Off-roadriding...................... 80
Brakes.............................. 81
Parkingyourmotorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . .82
Refueling ...........................82
Securing motorcycle for trans-
port................................. 84
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Safety instructions
Rider's equipment
The following clothing protects
you while riding:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year.Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer will be
happy to advise you and has
the correct clothing for every
purpose.
Reduced clearance in
inclined position
with lowered suspensionOE
Motorcycles with lowered running
gear have a reduced clearance
in inclined position and to the
ground compared to motorcycles
with standard running gear (see
the chapter "Technical Data").
WARNING
When cornering with low-
ered motorcycles, motorcycle
parts can contact the road
surface sooner than normal.
Accident hazard
Carefully test the clearance of
the motorcycle in aninclined
position and adjust your riding
style accordingly.
Test the clearance of your mo-
torcycle at an angle in safe sit-
uations.Remember to take the
limited ground clearance of your
motorcycle into account when
driving over curbs and similar ob-
stacles.
Lowering the motorcycle reduces
the spring travel.A possible re-
duction in theaccustomed driv-
ing comfort may result.Espe-
cially when riding with a passen-
ger, the spring preload should be
adjusted accordingly.
Correct loading
WARNING
Reduced riding stability
caused by overloading and
uneven loading.
Accident hazard
Do not exceed the gross
weight limit and observe the
loading information.
Adjust spring preload and
damping rate for the current
gross motorcycle weight.
with caseOA
Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
Make sure that weight is uni-
formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy pieces of luggage
to bottom and inside of cases.
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Observe the maximum pay-
load and maximum speed as
indicated on the label inthe
case (see also the chapter
"Accessories").
with TopcaseOA
Observe the maximum pay-
load and maximum speed as
indicated on the label inthe
topcase (see also the chapter
"Accessories").
with tank backpackOA
Observe the maximum load ca-
pacity of the tank rucksack and
the maximum speed at which
the motorcycle may travelwith
a tank rucksack fitted.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
Speed limit for driving
with tank rucksack
max 81 mph (max 130 km/h)
with rear bagOA
Observe the maximum load
capacity of the rear bag and
the maximum speed at which
the motorcycle may travelwith
a rear bag fitted.
Payload of rear bag
max 3 lbs (max 1.5 kg)
Payload of rear bag
max 3 lbs (max 1.5 kg)
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of yourmotor-
cycle, e.g.:
Incorrect settings of spring-
strut and shock absorber sys-
tem
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
sure
Poor tire tread
Installed luggage systems, such
as cases, topcases and tank
rucksacks.
Maximum speed with
studded or winter tyres
DANGER
Maximum speed of themo-
torcycle is higher than the
permissible maximum speed
of the tyres.
Accident hazard caused by tyre
damage at excessively high
speed.
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Observe the maximum permis-
sible speed for the tyres.
With studded or winter tyres, the
maximum permissible speed for
the tyres must be observed.
Attach a label specifying the
maximum permissible speed in
the field of view of the instrument
cluster.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless and
odorless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Harmful exhaust gas.
Danger of suffocation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in
closed rooms.
Burn hazard
CAUTION
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
motorcycle is in use.
Burn hazard
After parking the vehicle, make
sure that no persons orobjects
come into contact with the en-
gine and exhaust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
The following must be observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Do not run the engine with the
spark-plug cap removed
Stop the engineimmediately if
it misfires
Use unleaded fuel only
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in thecatalytic
converter.
Damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Danger of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine idling for a lengthy
period while at a standstill.
Overheating caused by insuffi-
cient cooling.In extreme cases,
the motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off
immediately.
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Modifications
ATTENTION
Modifications to themotor-
cycle (e.g.engine control
unit, throttle valves, clutch).
Damage to the affected parts,
failure ofsafety-relevant func-
tions.Damage caused by modifi-
cations invalidates the warranty.
Do not make any
modifications.
Observe checklist
Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle atregu-
lar intervals.
Before every journey:
Function of the brake system
Function of the lighting and
signal system
Check clutch function (111).
Checking tire tread depth
( 112).
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At every third refuelling stop:
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)OE
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel (52).
Adjust damping on rear wheel
( 54).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA)OE
Adjust the chassis (55).
Checking engine oil level
( 105).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness (107).
Checking brake pad thickness
at rear (108).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 109).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 110).
Checking coolant level
( 111).
Lubricating chain (113).
Check chain sag (113).
Starting
Starting the engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient transmission gear-
box lubrication only whenthe
engine is running.
Transmission damage
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-Ride Check in progress
( 76)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed (77).
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with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
ASC self-diagnosis inprogress
( 77).
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged.The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission inneutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
For cold starts and at low
ambient temperatures:pull the
lever to disengage theclutch
and twist the throttle grip
slightly.
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if batteryvoltage
is too low.Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".
Engine starts.
If the engine fails to start, the
troubleshooting chart inchap-
ter "Technical Data" may pro-
vide assistance (142).
Pre-Ride Check
When the ignition is switched on
the instrument cluster performs a
test routine including the analog
display instruments as well as the
warning and indicator lights - this
is the"Pre-Ride-Check." Starting
the engine before the test rou-
tine is completed willcancel the
remainder of the routine.
Phase 1
The needles on the tachometer
and speedometer rotate totheir
end positions.Simultaneously all
warning and indicator lights are
activated sequentially.
Phase 2
The universal warning lamp
changes from yellow to red.
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Phase 3
The needles on the tachome-
ter andspeedometer return to
their initial positions.Atthe same
time, the previously activated
warning and indicator lights are
now switched off in reversese-
quence.
If one of the needles fails to
move, or if one of the warning
and indicator lamps fails to light
up:
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
ABS self-diagnosis
The self-diagnosis routine
is determining whether
BMW Motorrad ABS is ready for
operation.The self-diagnosis
routine runs automatically when
you switch on the ignition.To
check the wheel speed sensors,
the motorcycle must bedriven a
few yards.
Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by the diagnostic sys-
tem while motorcycle isparked.
ABS indicator light flashes.
Phase 2
Check wheel sensors while start-
ing off.
ABS indicator light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS indicator and warning
light goes out.
Check the display of all indica-
tor and warning lights.
An ABS error isindicated follow-
ing completion of the ABS self-
diagnosis routine.
It remains possible to continue
riding.It must be noted that
the ABS function is not avail-
able.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
ASC self-diagnosis
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
The self-diagnosis routine
is determining whether the
BMW Motorrad Integral ASC
is ready for operation.The
self-diagnosis routine runs
automatically when you switchon
the ignition.
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Phase 1
Check on system components
monitored by diagnostic sys-
tem while motorcycle isparked.
ASC indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
Phase 2
Diagnostic system evaluates
status of monitored system
components while motorcycle
is underway (at least3.1 mph
[5 km/h]).
ASC indicator and warning
light flashes slowly.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC indicator and warning
light goes out.
If an ASC error is indicated fol-
lowing completion of theASC
self-diagnosis routine:
It remains possible to continue
riding.Please be aware that
ASC functionality is nolonger
available.
Have the malfunction corrected
as soon as possible at an
authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Breaking in
Engine
While running in the motorcy-
cle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently; avoid driving for long
periods at a constant speed.
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-
tions of road if possible.
Observe the engine run-in
speeds.
Engine run-in speed
<5000 min-1
Have first run-in check con-
ducted after 300 - 750 mls
(500 - 1,200 km).
Brake pads
New brake pads must be run in
before they achieve their opti-
mum friction force.This initial
reduction in braking efficiency
can be compensated for by ex-
erting greater pressure on the
brake levers.
WARNING
New brake pads.
Extension of the braking distance.
Accident hazard.
Brake early.
Tires
New tires have a smooth sur-
face.This must beroughened by
riding in arestrained manner at
various heel angles until the tires
are run in.This running in proce-
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dure is essential if the tires are to
achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
Loss of adhesion of new tires
on wet roads and at extreme
angles.
Accident hazard
Always think well ahead and
avoid extreme angles.
Speed
with onboard computerOE
Engine speed warning
The engine speed warning sig-
nals to the driver that the red
engine speed range has been
reached.Thissignal is shown in
red by the flashing of the anti-
theft alarm indicator light 1.
The signal is maintained until the
transmission is upshifted or the
engine speed is reduced.It can
be activated ordeactivated by
the driver.
Activating engine speed
warning
Press and hold button 1and
button 2simultaneously until
display changes.
FLASH (engine speed warn-
ing indicator) and ON or OFF
are shown.
Press button 1until desired
state is shown.
ON: engine speed warning acti-
vated.
OFF: engine speed warning
deactivated.
To save the setting made,
press and hold button 1and
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button 2simultaneously until
the display changes.
Off-road riding
After driving offroad
BMW Motorrad recommends
that the following be observed
after driving offroad:
Tire inflation pressure
WARNING
When riding off-road, re-
duced tyre pressure when
riding on paved surfaces.
Risk of accident due to poorer
driving characteristics.
Ensure proper tyre inflation
pressure.
Brakes
WARNING
Riding on unpaved or dirty
roads.
Delayed braking effect caused by
dirty brake discs and brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
braked clean.
ATTENTION
Riding on unpaved or dirty
roads.
Increased brake pad wear.
Check the brake pad thickness
more often and replace the
brake pads sooner.
Spring preload and damping
WARNING
Modified values for spring
preload and spring strut
damping when riding off-
road.
Poorer driving characteristics on
paved surfaces.
Before returning to on-road
use, reset the correct spring
preload and spring strut
damping.
Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for possible
damage after riding offroad.
Air cleaner insert
ATTENTION
Dirty air filter element.
Engine damage
When driving in dusty terrain,
check air filter insert for soiling
at short intervals and clean or
replace if necessary.
Use under very dusty conditions
(deserts, savannas, etc.)requires
the use of airfilter elements spe-
cially developed for these kinds
of applications.
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Brakes
How do you achieve
the shortest stopping
distances?
The dynamic load distribution be-
tween the front and rear wheel
changes during braking.The
heavier you brake, the greater
the weight transfer to the front
wheel.Increases in the load on
an individual wheel are accom-
panied by a rise in theeffective
braking force that the wheel can
provide.
To achieve the shortest possi-
ble braking distance, the front
brake must be applied quickly
and with progressively greater
levels of force.This procedure
provides ideal exploitation of the
extra weight transfer to the front
wheel.The clutch should also
be disengaged at thesame time.
With the frequently instructed
"forced braking," in which the
brake pressure is generated as
quickly as possible and with great
force, dynamic load distribution
lags behind theprogressive in-
creases in deceleration rateand
the braking force cannot be com-
pletely transferred to theroad
surface.The front wheel can lock
up.
Locking up of the frontwheel
is prevented by BMWMotorrad
ABS.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear-
wheel brake when descend-
ing mountain passes.
Loss of braking action.Destruc-
tion of the brakes caused by
overheating.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet, soiled brakes
Moisture and dirt on the brake
rotors and the brake pads result
in a decrease in the braking ac-
tion.
Delayed or poorer braking action
must be expected in thefollow-
ing situations:
When driving in the rain and
through puddles.
After washing the motorcycle.
When driving on roads spread
with salt.
After working on the brakes
due to oil or grease residues.
When driving on soiled roads
or offroad.
WARNING
Moisture and dirt.
Poorer braking action.
Brake until brakes are dry or
clean; clean if necessary.
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Brake early until the full braking
action is available again.
Parking your
motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground conditions in
area of stand.
Component damage caused by
tipping over.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Loading of the side stand
with additional weight.
Component damage cause by
tipping over.
Do not sit on the motorcycle
when it is parked on theside
stands.
Fold out side stand and park
motorcycle.
If the slope of the road permits,
turn the handlebars to the left.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Center stand
with center standOE
Switch off engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground conditions in
area of stand.
Component damage caused by
tipping over.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Folding in of the mainstand
during strong movements.
Component damage caused by
tipping over.
Do not sit on the motorcycle
while it is resting on thecenter
stand.
Fold out center stand and jack
up motorcycle.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Refueling
Fuel specifications
For optimal fuel economy, the
gasoline should be sulfur-free or
very low in sulfur content.
ATTENTION
Leaded fuel.
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Damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not refuel with leaded gaso-
line or gasoline with metallic
additives, e.g.manganese or
iron.
ATTENTION
Use of Ethanol E85 as fuel.
Damage to the engine and fuel
supply.
Do not refuel with E85, i.e.fuel
with an ethanol content of 85
%, or with Flex Fuel.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol
content of 10 %, meaning
"E10," may be used for refuel-
ing.Ethanol should satisfy the
quality standards for the US
(ASTM 4806–xx) and Canada
(CGSB-3.511–xx).“xx” - com-
ply with the current standard in
each case.
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
Super unleaded (max.10 %
ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
with unleaded regular gaso-
lineOE
Regular unleaded (minor re-
strictions with regard to power
and fuel consumption) (max.
10 % ethanol, E10)
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Refueling procedure
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable.
Fire and explosion hazard.
Do not smoke.Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escaping of fuel due to ex-
pansion under exposure to
heat with overfilled fuel tank.
Accident hazard
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unattractive or
cloudy.
Immediately clean plastic parts
after contact with fuel.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
side stand.
NOTICE
The available fuel tank volume
can only be optimally used with
the vehicle standing on the side
stand.
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Open protective cap.
Unlock cap of fuel tank with
ignition key and fold up.
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler neck.
NOTICE
When refueling after running on
fuel reserve, the resulting total
fuel quantity must be greater
than the fuel reserve, so that the
new filling level is detected and
the fuel warning light is switched
off.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel quantity" spec-
ified in the technical data is the
fuel quantity, which can be re-
fueled if the fuel tank was com-
pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine
dies off due to lack of fuel.
Usable fuel quantity
Approx.4.2 gal (Approx.16 l)
Reserve fuel quantity
min 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Press fuel tank cap down firmly
to close.
Remove key and close protec-
tive cap.
Securing motorcycle
for transport
Protect all components, along
which straps are routed,
against scratching.For
example, use adhesive tape or
soft cloths.
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ATTENTION
Motorcycle tips to theside
when raising.
Component damage cause by
tipping over.
Secure the motorcycle against
tipping to the side, preferably
with the assistance ofa second
person.
Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
side stand or center stand.
ATTENTION
Pinching of components.
Component damage
Do not pinch components,
e.g.brake lines or wiring
harnesses.
Fasten straps at front on both
sides on lower fork bridge and
tension.
Fasten straps at rear on both
sides on rear frame and ten-
sion.
Tension all straps evenly; the
motorcycle should be pulled
down against its springs with
the suspension compressed as
much as possible.
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Brake system with
BMW Motorrad ABS
How does ABS work?
The maximum braking force that
can be transferred tothe road
surface is partially dependent on
the friction coefficient of the road
surface.Gravel, ice, snow and
wet roads offer a considerably
poorer friction coefficient than a
dry, clean asphalt surface.The
poorer the friction coefficient of
the road surface is, the longer
the braking distance will be.
If the maximumtransferable brak-
ing force isexceeded when the
driver increases the brake pres-
sure, the wheels begin to lock
and driving stability is lost, and a
fall can result.Before this situa-
tion occurs, ABS intervenes and
adjusts the brake pressure to the
maximum transferable braking
force.This enables the wheels
to continue to turn and maintains
riding stability regardless of the
road condition.
What happens when
rough roads are
encountered?
Bumpy or rough roads can briefly
lead to a loss of contact between
the tires and the road surface,
until the transferable braking
force is reduced to zero.If brak-
ing is carried out in this situa-
tion, ABS must reduce the brake
pressure to ensure driving sta-
bility when restoring contact to
the road.At this point in time,
the BMW Motorrad ABS must
assume extremely low friction co-
efficients (gravel, ice, snow) so
that the running wheels turn in
every imaginable case and the
driving stability is ensured.After
detecting the actual conditions,
the system adjusts the optimum
brake pressure.
Lifting off rear wheel
During extremely heavy and rapid
decelerations, however, it ispos-
sible under certain circumstances
that the BMW Motorrad Antilock
Brake System cannot prevent
the rear wheel from lifting off the
ground.In these cases, the mo-
torcycle can also flip end over
end.
WARNING
Lifting off of the rear wheel
due to heavy braking.
Accident hazard
When braking heavily, bear in
mind that the ABS control can-
not always be relied on to pre-
vent the rear wheel from lifting
off the ground.
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What are the design
characteristics of the
BMW Motorrad ABS?
The BMW Motorrad ABS en-
sures driving stability on any sur-
face within the limits of driving
physics.The system is not op-
timized for special requirements
resulting under extreme weather
conditions offroad or onthe race-
track.
Special situations
To detect the tendency of the
wheels to lock up, the speeds
of the front and rear wheel are
compared.Ifimplausible values
are detected over a longerperiod
of time, the ABS function is de-
activated for safety reasons and
an ABS error is indicated.The
condition for a faultcode is the
completed self-diagnosis.
In addition to problems on the
BMW Motorrad ABS, unusual
driving conditions can also lead
to a fault message.
Unusual driving conditions:
Driving on the rear wheel
(wheelie) for a longer period.
Rear wheel spinning in place
with front brake pulled (burn
out).
Heating up on the main or aux-
iliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged.
Locked-up rear wheel fora
longer period of time, e.g.
when riding downhill offroad.
Should a fault code occur due to
one of thedriving conditions de-
scribed above, the ABS function
can be reactivated by switching
the ignition off and then on again.
How important is regular
maintenance?
WARNING
Failure to have maintenance
performed on the brakesys-
tem regularly.
Accident hazard
To ensure that the
BMW Motorrad ABS is in a
properly maintained condition,
it is vital that the specified
service intervals are kept to.
Reserves for safety
But remember:the potentially
shorter braking distances which
BMW Motorrad ABS permits
must not be used as an excuse
for careless riding.ABS is pri-
marily a means of ensuring a
safety margin in genuine emer-
gencies.
Be careful in curves!When you
apply the brakes on a corner,
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the motorcycle's weight and
momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
counteract their effects.
Engine management
with BMW Motorrad
ASC
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC)OE
How does ASC work?
The BMW Motorrad ASC com-
pares the wheel speeds of the
front and rear wheels.From the
speed difference the slip, and
with it the stability reserves on
the rear wheel are determined.
When a sliplimit isexceeded, the
engine torque is adapted by the
engine management system.
What are the design
characteristics of the
BMW Motorrad ASC?
The BMW Motorrad ASC isan
assistance system for the rider
and is designed fordriving on
public roads.Especially at the
limits of physics, the rider has
a considerable influence onthe
extent of the control that ASC
can provide (shifting weight in
curves, loose loads).
The system is notoptimized for
special requirements resulting
under extreme weather condi-
tions offroad or on the racetrack.
The BMW Motorrad ASC can be
deactivated for these cases.
WARNING
Risky riding style.
Accident hazard despite ASC.
The rider is always responsi-
ble for adapting his/her driving
style.
Do not reduce the system's ex-
tra safety margin with careless
riding or unnecessary risks.
Special situations
As lean angles increase, accel-
eration potential is also progres-
sively restricted by the lawsof
physics.This can result in de-
layed acceleration when coming
out of very tight curves.
To detect spinning or slipping
away of the rear wheel, the
speeds of the front and
rear wheel are compared.If
implausible values are detected
over a longer period of time, the
ASC function isdeactivated for
safety reasons and an ASC fault
is indicated.The condition for a
fault code isthe completed self-
diagnosis.
In the following unusual driving
conditions, the BMW Motorrad
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ASC can beautomatically deacti-
vated.
Unusual driving conditions:
Driving on the rear wheel
(wheelie) for a longer period
with ASC deactivated
Rear wheel spinning in place
with front brake engaged (burn
out)
Heating up on the main or aux-
iliary stand at idle or with gear
engaged
The ASC isreactivated by
switching the ignition on and
off and then driving at aspeed
above 3 mph (5 km/h).
If the front wheel loses contact
with the ground during extreme
acceleration, the ASC reduces
the engine torque until the front
wheel touches the ground again.
In this case, BMWMotorrad rec-
ommends turning back the throt-
tle grip somewhat toachieve
a stable driving state again as
quickly as possible.
On a slippery surface, the
throttle grip should never be
suddenly turned back completely
without pulling the clutch at
the same time.The engine
braking torque can cause the
rear wheel to block, resulting in
an unstable driving state.This
case cannot be controlled by the
BMW Motorrad ASC.
Tire Pressure Control
TPC/RDC
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
Operation
A sensor located in each tire
monitors the airtemperature and
the inflation pressure inside the
tire and transmits this information
to the control unit.
The sensors are equipped with
a centrifugal controller, which
does not enable the transmis-
sion of themeasured values until
a speed of approx.18.5 mph
(30 km/h) is reached.Before
initial reception of the tire infla-
tion pressure, -- is shown in the
display for each tire.The sensors
continue to transmit the moni-
tored data for approx.15 min-
utes after the motorcycle comes
to a stop.
Temperature
compensation
The tire inflation pressure is tem-
perature dependent, i.e., itin-
creases or decreases together
with the tire temperature.The
tire temperature isdependent on
the ambient temperature andon
the driving style and duration.
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The tire inflation pressures are
shown temperature-compen-
sated in themultifunction display;
they refer to a tire temperature
of 68 °F (20 °C). No tempera-
ture compensation takes place in
the inflation pressure testers at
filling stations, meaning that the
measured tire inflation pressure
varies according to tire temper-
ature.As a result, the pressure
figures indicated by the gauges
at filling stations will usually vary
from those appearing in themul-
tifunction display.
Tire inflation pressure
ranges
The TPC/RDC control unit distin-
guishes between three inflation
pressure ranges matched to the
motorcycle:
Inflation pressure within the
permissible tolerance
Inflation pressure at the limits
of the permissible tolerance
Inflation pressure outside the
permissible tolerance
Adjusting inflation
pressure
Compare the TPC/RDC value in
the multifunction display withthe
value on the back cover of the
Rider's Manual.The difference
between the two values must be
compensated with theair pres-
sure tester at the filling station.
Example:According tothe
Rider's Manual, the tire inflation
pressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar),
however 33 psi (2.3 bar) is
shown in the multifunction
display.The tester at the
filling station indicates 34.8 psi
(2.4 bar).This value must be
increased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) to
37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in order to
produce the correct tire inflation
pressure.
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General instructions
BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of parts and accessories
for your motorcycle thatare ap-
proved by BMW for this purpose.
Your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer will be happy to provide
qualified advice on the selection
of genuine BMW parts and ac-
cessories as well as other BMW-
approved products.
These parts and products have
been tested by BMW for safety,
function and suitability.BMW
accepts product liability for these
products.
BMW is unable to accept any li-
ability whatsoever for partsand
accessories which it hasnot ap-
proved.
Observe the information on
the importance of wheelsizes
for chassis control systems
( 115).
CAUTION
Use of products from other
manufacturers.
Safety risk
BMW Motorrad cannot exam-
ine or test each product of out-
side origin to ensure that it can
be used on or in connection
with BMW motorcycles without
constituting a safety hazard.
Nor is this guarantee provided
when the official approval of
a specific country has been
granted.Tests conducted by
these instances cannot make
provision for all operating con-
ditions experienced by BMW
motorcycles and, consequently,
they are not sufficient in some
circumstances.
Use only parts and accessories
approved by BMW for your
motorcycle.
Whenever you are planning mod-
ifications, comply with all thele-
gal requirements.The motorcy-
cle must not infringe on national
road-motorcycle construction and
use regulations of yourcountry.
Onboard power sockets
Information on using onboard
power sockets:
Automatic deactivation
Onboard sockets are switched off
automatically under the following
conditions:
if the battery's voltage falls be-
low the level required to start
the vehicle
If the maximum loadability
specified in the technical data
is exceeded
during starting.
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Operating electrical acces-
sories
Additional devices connected to
onboard sockets can only be put
into operation when the ignition
is switched on.The accessory
remains operational if theigni-
tion issubsequently switched off.
Onboard sockets are switched off
approx.15 minutes after switch-
ing off the ignition to reduce the
strain on the onboard electrical
system.
Additional devices with low
power consumption are possibly
not detected by the vehicle
electronics.Inthese cases,
onboard sockets are already
switched off shortly after the
ignition is switched off.
Cable routing
The cords from the power
sockets to the devices must be
routed in such a way that they:
do not interfere with the
driver's freedom of movement
do not limit steering angles and
handling characteristics
cannot be caught or trapped.
Luggage
Lashing down luggage
Route luggage belts between
motorcycle and along anti-slip
locks 1.
Route luggage belt 2as shown
using example of a luggage roll.
Check piece of luggage for se-
cure hold.
Case
Open case
with caseOA
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Turn key 1in case lock per-
pendicular to direction of travel.
Hold down yellow locking de-
vice 2and fold out carrying
handle 3.
Press yellow button 4down-
ward while opening case lid.
Close case
with caseOA
Turn key in case lock perpen-
dicular to direction of travel.
Close case lid.
The lid clicks audibly into place.
ATTENTION
Folding down the carrying
handle when the case is
locked.
Damage to the locking tab.
Before folding down the car-
rying handle, make sure that
the slot of the case lock is per-
pendicular to the direction of
travel.
Fold carrying handle 3down.
Turn key in case lock in the
direction of travel and remove.
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Adjust case volume
with caseOA
Open and empty case.
Engage pivot lever 1in upper
end position to obtain smaller
volume.
Engage pivot lever 1in lower
end position to set larger vol-
ume.
Close case.
Remove case
with caseOA
Turn key 1in case lock per-
pendicular to direction of travel.
Hold down yellow locking de-
vice 2and fold out carrying
handle 3.
Pull up red release lever 4.
Locking flap 5pops up.
Fold locking flap all the way
open.
Remove case from mount by
its handle.
Mounting case
with caseOA
Turn key in case lock perpen-
dicular to direction of travel.
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Fold up locking flap 5com-
pletely by pulling red release
lever 4upward if necessary.
Insert case in case carrier 6,
then swing as far as possible
onto mount 7.
Press locking flap 5downward
as far as possible and hold in
place.
Press red release lever 4
downward.
The locking flap 5clicks into
place.
ATTENTION
Folding down the carrying
handle when the case is
locked.
Damage to the locking tab.
Before folding down the car-
rying handle, make sure that
the slot of the case lock is per-
pendicular to the direction of
travel.
Fold carrying handle down.
Turn key in direction of travel
and remove.
Maximum payload and
maximum speed
Observe maximum payload and
top speed as indicated on label
in case.
If you cannot find your combi-
nation of motorcycle andcase
on the label, contact your BMW
Motorrad Retailer.
The following values apply to the
combination described here:
Maximum speed for rid-
ing with case
max 112 mph (max 180 km/h)
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Payload per case
max 22 lbs (max 10 kg)
Topcase
Open the Topcase
with TopcaseOA
Turn key 1in Topcase lock
into vertical position.
Hold down yellow locking de-
vice 2and fold out carrying
handle 3.
Press yellow button 4toward
front while pressing Topcase
lid upward.
Closing the Topcase
with TopcaseOA
Turn key in Topcase lockinto
vertical position.
Close Topcase lid with firm
pressure.
ATTENTION
Folding down the carrying
handle when the case is
locked.
Damage to the locking tab.
Before folding down the car-
rying handle, make sure that
the slot of the topcase lock is
vertical.
Fold carrying handle 3down.
Carrying handle audibly en-
gages.
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Turn key in Topcase lockinto
horizontal position and remove.
Adjusting Topcase
volume
with TopcaseOA
Open and empty Topcase.
Engage pivot lever 1in front
end position to set larger vol-
ume.
Engage pivot lever 1in rear
end position to set smaller vol-
ume.
Close Topcase.
Removing topcase
with TopcaseOA
Turn key 1in topcase lock into
vertical position.
Hold down yellow locking de-
vice 2and fold out carrying
handle 3.
Pull red release lever 4toward
rear.
Locking flap 5pops up.
Fold locking flap 5all the way
open.
Remove topcase from mount-
ing by its handle.
Mounting the topcase
with TopcaseOA
Turn key in Topcase lockinto
vertical position.
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Fold up locking flap 5com-
pletely by pulling red release
lever 4toward rear if neces-
sary.
Hook topcase into front hold-
ers 1of topcase retaining plate.
Press topcase onto topcase
retaining plate at rear.
Fold locking flap 5closed as
far as possible and hold in
place.
Press red release lever 4to-
ward front.
Locking flap clicks into place.
ATTENTION
Folding down the carrying
handle when the case is
locked.
Damage to the locking tab.
Before folding down the car-
rying handle, make sure that
the slot of the topcase lock is
vertical.
Fold carrying handle down.
Turn key into horizontal posi-
tion and remove.
Maximum payload and
maximum speed
Observe maximum payload and
top speed as indicated on label
in Topcase.
If you cannot find your combina-
tion of motorcycle and topcase
on the label, contact your BMW
Motorrad Retailer.
The following values apply to the
combination described here:
Maximum speed limit for
driving with a Topcase
max 112 mph (max 180 km/h)
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Payload of Topcase
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
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Maintenance
Generalinstructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Onboardtoolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Engineoil.......................... 105
Brakesystem...................... 107
Coolant............................ 111
Clutch .............................111
Wheelrimsandtires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Chain ..............................113
Wheels ............................115
Frontwheelstand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Lamps............................. 124
Fairingsandpanels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Airfilter ............................130
Jump-starting...................... 131
Battery............................. 133
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General instructions
The "Maintenance" chapter de-
scribes work involving the check-
ing and replacement ofwear
parts that can be performed with
a minimum of effort.
If special tightening torques are
to be taken into account for
assembly, these are listed.An
overview of all required tightening
torques is contained in the
chapter "Technical Data".
Information on additional main-
tenance and repair work is pro-
vided in the Repair Manual for
your vehicle on DVD, which you
can obtain from your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Special tools and thorough spe-
cialized knowledge are required
to carry out some of the work
described here.If you arein
doubt, consult an authorized
workshop, preferably your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Onboard tool kit
Standard tool kit
1Screwdriver handle
2Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
with Phillips and straight
blade
Replacing front and
rear turn indicator light
sources (127).
Replacing license-plate
bulb (128).
Removing battery
( 135).
3Open-ended wrench
Wrench size:17 mm
Adjusting mirror arm
( 52).
4Torx wrench T40
Adjusting headlight range
( 57).
5Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
Removing center fairing
panel (129).
Service tool kit
with service toolkitOA
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For more extensive service op-
erations (such as wheel removal
and installation), BMW Motorrad
has put together a service tool kit
matched to your motorcycle.You
can purchase this tool kit from
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
ATTENTION
The oil level varies with the
temperature of theoil.The
higher the temperature, the
higher the level of oil in the
sump.
Misinterpretation of theoilcapac-
ity
Only check the oil level after
a longer journey or when the
engine is warm.
Wipe area around oil filler loca-
tion clean.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let itcontinue run-
ning for an additional minute.
Switch off engine.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
with center standOE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
ATTENTION
Motorcycle tips to theside
when raising.
Component damage cause by
tipping over.
Secure the motorcycle against
tipping to the side, preferably
with the assistance ofa second
person.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
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Wipe off the graduated sec-
tion 2with a dry cloth
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and read
fluid level.
Specified level of engine
oil
between MIN and MAX mark-
ing
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
Viscosity rating
max 0.4 quarts (max 0.4 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
If the oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil (106).
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have fluid level corrected by an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Install oil dipstick.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Clean the area adjacent tothe
oil filler opening.
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Remove oil dipstick 1.
ATTENTION
Too little or too much engine
oil.
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Checking engine oil level
( 105).
Install oil dipstick.
Brake system
Checking brake operation
Actuate the handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure pointsare
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the
brake system.
Endangering of theoperating
safety of the brake system.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by experts.
Have the brakes checked at an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Check front brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to determine their
thickness.Direction ofview:
between wheel and front wheel
control to brake calipers 1.
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Front brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate.The wear mark-
ings, i.e.the grooves, must be
clearly visible.)
If the wear indicators are no
longer clearly visible:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness.
Reduced braking action.Damage
to the brake.
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
at an authorized servicefacil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake pad
thickness at rear
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness.Direc-
tion of view:from rear at brake
caliper 1.
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate.)
If brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness.
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Reduced braking action.Damage
to the brake.
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking front brake fluid
level
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
with center standOE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid inthe
brake-fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Check brake fluid level in front
brake-fluid reservoir 1.
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
(visual check)
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must not
fall below the MIN mark.
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
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Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by an autho-
rized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Checking rear brake fluid
level
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
with center standOE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid inthe
brake-fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Read brake fluid level at rear
brake-fluid reservoir 1.
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
Rear brake fluid level (vi-
sual check)
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must not
fall below the MIN mark.
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
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Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by an autho-
rized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Coolant
Checking coolant level
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Read off coolant level on ex-
pansion tank 1.Viewing di-
rection:from front through
windshield and right-hand side
panel.
Coolant, specified level
Antifreeze and anti-corrosion
agents
between MIN and MAX marks
on the expansion tank
If coolant level drops below ap-
proved level:
Add coolant.
Topping up coolant
Open cap 1of expansion tank.
Add coolant up to specified
level using a suitable funnel.
Close cap of expansion tank.
Clutch
Check clutch function
Pull back the clutch lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can be
felt:
Have the clutch checked by an
authorized workshop, preferably
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an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Checking clutch play
Actuate the clutch lever until
resistance can be felt.Observe
cut-out 1in the handlebar fit-
ting.
The edge of cable mount 2
should move to the edge of
handlebar fitting 3.
Clutch cable play
0.2 in (5 mm) (Handlebars in
straight-ahead position)
If clutch play is outside tolerance:
Adjusting clutch play (112).
Adjusting clutch play
Slide rubber grommet 1to the
side.
Loosen the nut 2.
To increase clutch play:turn
adjusting screw 3into handle-
bar fitting.
To decrease clutch play:turn
adjusting screw 3out of han-
dlebar fitting.
Check clutch play (112).
Tighten nut 2while holding
adjusting screw 3to ensure
that it does not move out of
position.
Pull rubber grommet 1over the
nuts.
Wheel rims and tires
Check wheel rims
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking tire tread depth
WARNING
Riding with heavily worn
tyres
Risk of accident due to poorer
rideability
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Maintenance
If necessary, replace thetyres
before the legally specified
minimum tread depth is
reached.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Measure tire tread depth in
main tread grooves with wear
indicating marks.
NOTICE
Tread wear marks are integrated
into the main grooves on every
tire.If the tire tread has worn
down to the level of the marks,
the tire is completely worn.The
locations of the marks are indi-
cated on the edge of the tire, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.
When the minimum tread depth
is reached:
Replace tires concerned.
Chain
Lubricating chain
ATTENTION
Insufficient cleaning and lu-
brication of the drive chain.
Increased wear.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.
Lubricate drive chain at least
every 620 mls (1000 km).Af-
ter driving though water or dust
and dirt, carry out lubricate ear-
lier accordingly.
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suitable
cleaning agent, dry and apply
chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Check chain sag
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.
Press chain upward and down-
ward using ascrewdriver and
measure difference A.
Chain sag
1.2...1.6 in (30...40 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unloaded on side
stand)
with lowered suspensionOE
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Maintenance
Chain sag
0.8...1.2 in (20...30 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unloaded on side
stand)
If the measured valueis outside
the approved tolerance:
Adjusting chain sag (114).
Adjusting chain sag
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Loosen quick-release axle
nut 1.
Loosen lock nuts 2on left and
right.
Adjust chain sag with adjusting
screws 3on left and right.
Check chain sag (113).
Ensure that the figures 4indi-
cating the adjustment settings
are identical on left and right.
Tighten locknuts 2on left and
right with appropriate torque.
Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1to specified torque.
Rear-wheel quick-release
axle in swinging arm
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Check chain wear
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Engage 1st gear.
Rotate rear wheel toward front
of vehicle until the chain is ten-
sioned.
Determine chain length below
the rear wheel swinging arm
with 9 rivets.
Permissible chain length
max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)
(Measured over the center of
10 rivets, chain tensioned)
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Maintenance
If the chain has reached the max-
imum approved length:
Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Wheels
Tire recommendation
For every size of tire,
BMW Motorrad has tested and
approved certain makes as
roadworthy.BMW Motorrad
cannot evaluate the suitability of
other tires, and can therefore
take no responsibility for their
driving safety.
BMW Motorrad recommends
only using the tires tested and
approved by BMW Motorrad.
The permissible maximum speed
and load capacity figures must
be complied with (see "Technical
Data").
Observe the notes on maximum
speed with studded or winter
tyres (73).
Extensive information is
available at your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer or on
the Internet at www.bmw-
motorrad.com.
Affect of wheel sizes on
chassis control systems
The wheel sizes play a major role
in the ABS and ASC chassis
control systems.Especially the
diameter and width of thewheels
are stored in the control unit as
the basis for allnecessary calcu-
lations.A change in these sizes
due to conversion to others than
the wheels installed as standard
equipment can seriously affect
the control comfort of these sys-
tems.
The sensor wheels required for
wheel speed detection must also
match the control systems in-
stalled and may not be replaced.
If you want to equip your
motorcycle with different wheels,
please speak to a specialist
service facility, and preferably a
BMW Motorrad retailer.In some
cases the data stored in the
control units can be adapted to
the new wheel sizes.
RDC sticker
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)OE
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Maintenance
ATTENTION
Improper tire removal.
Damage to the TPC/RDC sen-
sors.
Inform a specialist service
facility or an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer on the
fact that the wheel is equipped
with a TPC/RDC sensor.
On motorcycles equipped with
RDC, acorresponding sticker is
located on the wheel rim in close
proximity to the RDC sensor.
Removing front wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Remove screw 1and extract
the ABS sensor from its
socket.
Remove screws 2of right-hand
brake caliper.
Push brake pads 3apart
slightly by turning the brake
caliper 4back and forth against
the brake rotor 5.
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Maintenance
Mask off parts of wheel rim
that could be scratched when
removing brake caliper.
ATTENTION
Pressing together the brake
pads with the brake caliper
removed.
The brake caliper cannot be
mounted over the brake disc.
Do not operate the brake
lever with the brake caliper
removed.
Carefully pull brake calipers
back to remove them from the
brake rotor.
Place motorcycle on asuitable
auxiliary stand.
with center standOE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
center stand.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Raise front of motorcycle
until the front wheel can turn
freely.To lift motorcycle,
BMW Motorrad recommends
using BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand.
Mounting front wheel stand
( 122).
Remove right-hand axle clamp-
ing screw 1.
Remove axle 2while support-
ing wheel.
Do not remove grease on axle.
Roll front wheel forward to re-
move.
Remove distance bushings 3
on the left and right from the
wheel hub.
Installing front wheel
WARNING
Use of a wheel which does
not comply with series speci-
fications.
Malfunctions during control inter-
ventions by ABS and ASC/.
Please see theinformation on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
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Maintenance
ABS and ASC chassis control
systems at the beginning of
this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening of screwed con-
nections with incorrect tight-
ening torque.
Damage or loosening of screwed
connections.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Mount distance bushings 3on
the left and right on the wheel
hub.
ATTENTION
Front wheel installation op-
posite the running direction.
Accident hazard
Observe running direction ar-
rows on tire or rim.
Roll front wheel into front
suspension while guiding brake
disk between brake pads of
left-hand brake caliper.
Lift front wheel and install
axle 2with appropriate torque.
Front quick-release axle
in axle mount
22 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Remove front wheel stand.
without center standOE
Remove auxiliary stand.
Place right-hand brake caliper
on brake disk.
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Maintenance
Tighten screws 2to the speci-
fied tightening torque.
Brake caliper on tele-
scopic forks
28 lb/ft (38 Nm)
Insert ABS sensor in its socket
and install screw 1.
Remove adhesive tape from
wheel rim.
Operate brakes several times
until brake pads contact brake
disk.
Firmly compress spring forks
several times.
Tighten the right-hand axle
clamping screw 1with the
specified torque.
Clamping screw (quick-
release axle) in tele-
scopic forks
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Removing rear wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on a
suitable auxiliary stand.
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Maintenance
with center standOE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
center stand.
Remove screw 1and take
speed sensor out of hole.
Remove axle nut 2.
Loosen lock nuts 3on left and
right by turning counterclock-
wise.
Loosen adjusting screws 4on
left and right by turning clock-
wise.
Remove adjusting plate 5and
slide axle as far as possible to-
ward inside.
Remove quick-release axle 6
and take out adjusting plate7.
Roll rear wheel as far forward
as possible and remove
chain 8from chain sprocket.
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Maintenance
Roll rear wheel toward rear out
of swinging arm.
NOTICE
The chain sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on the left and
right are loosely inserted in the
wheel.Exercise care during the
removal, in order that theparts
are not damaged or are lost.
Installing rear wheel
WARNING
Use of a wheel which does
not comply with series speci-
fications.
Malfunctions during control inter-
ventions by ABS and ASC/.
Please see theinformation on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS and ASC chassis control
systems at the beginning of
this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening of screwed con-
nections with incorrect tight-
ening torque.
Damage or loosening of screwed
connections.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Roll rear wheel into swing arm
while guiding brake disk be-
tween brake pads.
Roll rear wheel as far forward
as possible and lay chain 8on
chain sprocket.
Mount left-hand adjusting
plate 7in swing arm and install
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Maintenance
quick-release axle 6in brake
caliper and rear wheel.
Make sure that axle fits in
cutout of adjusting plate.
Insert right-hand adjusting
plate 5.
Install axle nut 2but do not yet
tighten it down.
without center standOE
Remove auxiliary stand.
Insert speed sensor in hole and
install screw 1.
Adjusting chain sag (114).
Front wheel stand
Mounting front wheel
stand
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without an
additional auxiliary stand.
Component damage cause by
tipping over.
Place the motorcycle onan
auxiliary stand before lifting
the front wheel with the
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
Place motorcycle on asuitable
auxiliary stand.
with center standOE
Place motorcycle onto center
stand.
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Maintenance
Use basic stand (83 30 0 402
241) with front wheel mount
(83 30 0 402 242).
Loosen mounting bolts 1.
Push the two mounts 2out-
ward, continuing until the front
suspension fits between them.
Adjust support pin to match
front suspension.
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.
Align two mounts 2so that
front suspension rests securely
on them.
Tighten securing screws 1.
Apply uniform pressure to push
front wheel stand down and
raise motorcycle.
with center standOE
ATTENTION
Lifting-off of the mainstand
if the vehicle is raised too
high.
Component damage cause by
tipping over.
When raising the motorcy-
cle, make sure that the center
stand remains on the ground.
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Maintenance
Adjust the height of the front
wheel stand if necessary.
Ensure that themotorcycle is
standing securely.
Lamps
Replacing low-beam and
high-beam bulb
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Switch off ignition.
Remove cover 1for high-beam
headlight or cover 2for low-
beam headlight.
Disconnect plug 3.
Remove spring strap 4from
detents and fold to side.
Remove bulb 5.
Replace defective light source.
Bulb for high-beam
headlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulbs for low-beam
headlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
To avoid leaving contamina-
tion deposits on the newbulb's
glass surface, always hold it by
its base.
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Maintenance
Insert the light source, taking
care to ensure that the lug 6is
positioned correctly.
Close the spring clamp 4and
lock it in place.
Connect plug 3.
Install cover 1or cover 2.
Replacing parking light
bulb
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Switch off ignition.
Remove cover 2.
Remove bulb holder 3from the
headlight housing.
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Maintenance
Pull bulb out of socket.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Press bulb into socket.
Insert bulb holder 3into the
headlight housing.
Install cover 2.
Replace the LED for brake
and rear light
The LED tail light can only
be completely replaced.
Please contact a specialist
service facility for this purpose,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
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Maintenance
Replacing front and
rear turn indicator light
sources
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Switch off ignition.
Remove the screw 1.
Pull glass on screw connection
side out of mirror housing.
Remove the light source 2
from the light housing by
pressing it in and turningit
counterclockwise.
Replace defective light source.
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
R10W / 12 V / 10 W
To protect glass on new bulb
against contamination, always
use a clean, dry cloth to hold it;
do not touch with bare fingers.
Install the light source 2by
pressing it into the lighthous-
ing and turning it clockwise.
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Maintenance
Insert inside end of lens into
light housing and close.
Fit the screw 1.
Replacing license-plate
bulb
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Switch off ignition.
Remove screw 1in mudguard
cover and remove the cover.
Pull the socket 2out of the
bulb holder.
Pull the light source out of the
socket.
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Maintenance
Replace defective bulb.
Bulb for license-plate
light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Insert the light source into the
socket.
Insert the socket 2into the
bulb holder.
Position mudguard cover and
install screw 1.
Fairings and panels
Removing center fairing
panel
Remove seat (57).
Remove screws 1on left and
right.
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Maintenance
Remove four screws 2.
Disconnect plug connection at
onboard socket 3.
Remove center fairing panel.
Installing center fairing
panel
Connect plug connection to
onboard socket.
Lay on center fairing panel.
Make sure that three tabs 4
on left and right grip into side
panels.
Install four screws 2.
Install screws 1on left and
right.
Installing seat (58).
Air filter
Removing air filter
Removing center fairing panel
( 129).
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Maintenance
Remove four screws 1.
Remove air filter cover 2. For
this purpose, slightly push the
fairing side panels outwards.
Take out air filter 3.
Install air cleaner
Install air filter 3.
Mount the air filter cover 2. For
this purpose, slightly push the
fairing side panels outwards.
Install screws 1with washers.
Installing center fairing panel
( 130).
Jump-starting
ATTENTION
Current too high when jump-
starting the motorcycle
Cable fire or damage to the vehi-
cle electronics
Do not jump-start the motor-
cycle using the power socket,
only via the battery terminal.
ATTENTION
Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and mo-
torcycle.
Danger of short circuit
Use jump leads fitted with fully
insulated crocodile clips at both
ends.
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Maintenance
ATTENTION
Jump-starting with avoltage
higher than 12 V.
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics.
The battery of the donor ve-
hicle must have a voltage of
12 V.
Removing center fairing panel
( 129).
Do not disconnect the battery
from the onboard electrical sys-
tem when jump-starting the
engine.
First connect positive terminal
of the discharged batteryto
positive terminal on the donor
battery with red jumper cable
(positive terminal on this mo-
torcycle:position 2).
Connect black jumper cable
to negative terminal of donor
battery and then to negative
terminal of thedischarged bat-
tery (negative terminal on this
motorcycle:position 1).
NOTICE
As an alternative to the negative
battery terminal, the spring strut
bolt can also be used.
Allow engine on support mo-
torcycle to run while jump-
starting.
Start engine ofmotorcycle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine refuses to start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating attempt to protect
starter and supporting battery.
Allow both engines to run for
several minutes before discon-
necting the jumper cables.
Disconnect the jump leads
from negative terminal first,
then disconnect from positive
terminal.
NOTICE
To start the engine, do not use
start sprays or similar items.
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Maintenance
Installing center fairing panel
( 130).
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging
and storage procedures extends
the battery's service life, and is
also required for warranty claims.
Compliance with the pointsbe-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions forcharg-
ing the battery on the following
pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
ATTENTION
Discharging of theconnected
battery by the vehicle elec-
tronics (e.g.clock).
Total discharge of battery leading
to a rejection ofwarranty claims.
During riding breaks of more
than 4 weeks, connect a
trickle-charger to thebattery.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
trickle-charger specially designed
for compatibility with theelec-
tronics of your motorcycle.Using
this charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long pe-
riods when themotorcycle is not
being used without having to dis-
connect the battery from the mo-
torcycle's onboard systems.Ad-
ditional information is available at
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Charging connected
battery
Remove devices connected to
onboard power sockets.
ATTENTION
Charging of the connected
battery on the battery termi-
nals.
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics.
Disconnect the battery be-
fore charging on the battery
terminals.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers con-
nected to the power socket.
Damage to charger and chassis
electronics.
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The correct charger is avail-
able through your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
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Maintenance
ATTENTION
Charge a fully discharged
battery via the power socket
or additional socket.
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics.
Always charge a fully
discharged battery (battery
voltage below 9 V; with
the ignition switched on,
the indicator lights and the
multifunction display remain
off) directly at the poles of the
disconnected battery.
Charge disconnected battery
via onboard socket.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's onboard elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged.The onboard
socket is switched off whenthis
happens.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
NOTICE
If you are unable to charge the
battery via the onboard socket,
you may be using acharger that
is not compatible with your mo-
torcycle's electronics.Inthis
case, charge the battery directly
at the terminals of the discon-
nected battery.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
After charging, remove terminal
clamps of the charger from the
battery terminals.
NOTICE
In the case of longer periods
when the motorcycle is not be-
ing used, the battery must be
recharged regularly.Seethe
instructions for caring for your
battery.Always fully recharge
the battery before returning itto
use.
Removing battery
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
Switch off anti-theft alarm sys-
tem if necessary.
Switch off ignition.
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Maintenance
ATTENTION
Incorrect battery disconnec-
tion.
Danger of short circuit
Follow the disconnection
sequence.
Remove negative cable 1first.
Then remove positive cable 2.
Remove screws 3on the left
and right and take off battery
carrier forward from the battery.
Lift battery up and out, using
tilting movements if it is difficult
to move.
Removing battery
Remove seat (57).
Removing center fairing panel
( 129).
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)OE
Switch off anti-theft alarm sys-
tem if necessary.
Switch off ignition.
ATTENTION
Incorrect battery disconnec-
tion.
Danger of short circuit
Follow the disconnection
sequence.
Remove negative cable 1first.
Then remove positive cable 2.
Remove screws 3on the left
and right and take off battery
carrier forward from the battery.
Lift battery up and out, using
tilting movements if it is difficult
to move.
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Maintenance
Install battery
NOTICE
If the motorcycle was
disconnected from thebattery
for a longer time, the current
date must be entered in the
instrument cluster to ensure the
proper operation of the service
display.
Consult a certified service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer, for set-
ting of the date.
Switch off ignition.
Insert battery into battery com-
partment, with positive terminal
on right in direction of travel.
Lay on battery holder while en-
suring correct routing of cables
to position 4.
Install screws 3on left and
right.
ATTENTION
Incorrect battery connection.
Danger of short circuit
Follow the installation
sequence.
Install positive cable 2.
Install negative cable 1.
Installing center fairing panel
( 130).
Installing seat (58).
Set the clock (41).
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Maintenance
Care
Careproducts .....................138
Washingyourmotorcycle. . . . . . . . . .138
Cleaning sensitive motorcycle
parts............................... 139
Paintcare.......................... 139
Storemotorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Protectivewaxcoating. . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Returnmotorcycletouse. . . . . . . . . .140
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Care
Care products
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use cleaning and
care products available at your
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.BMW Care Products
have been materials tested,
laboratory tested, and field tested
and provide optimum care and
protection for the materials used
in your motorcycle.
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
and care agents.
Damage to motorcycle parts.
Do not use any solvents such
as nitro thinners, cold cleaners,
fuel or similar, and do not use
cleaning agents that contain
alcohol.
Washing your
motorcycle
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washing
the motorcycle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the motorcycle immediately after
it has been exposed tobright
sunlight and do not wash itin the
sun.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after completion of ev-
ery trip.
WARNING
Damp brake disks and brake
pads after washing the mo-
torcycle, after riding through
water or in the rain.
Poorer braking action.
Brake early until the brake ro-
tors and brake pads are dry.
ATTENTION
Increased effect of salt
caused by warm water.
Corrosion
Only use cold water to remove
road salt.
ATTENTION
Damage caused by high wa-
ter pressure from high-pres-
sure cleaners or steam-jet
devices.
Corrosion or short-circuit, dam-
age to seals, to hydraulic brake
system, to the electrical system
and the seat.
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Care
Exercise caution when using
high-pressure or steam-jet
devices.
Cleaning sensitive
motorcycle parts
Plastics
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
agents.
Damage to plastic surfaces.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or
cleaners containing alcohol or
solvents.
Do not use insect sponges or
sponges with a hard surface.
Fairings and Panels
Clean body panels with water
and BMW plastic cleaner.
Windshields and lenses are
manufactured of plastic
Clean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
NOTICE
Soften stubborn dirt and dead
insects by covering the affected
areas with a wet cloth.
Chrome
Especially in the case of road
salt, carefully clean chrome parts
with plenty of water and BMW
auto shampoo.Use chrome pol-
ish for additional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of theen-
gine due toinadequate cooling.
For example, use a gardenhose
with low water pressure.
ATTENTION
Radiator fins bend easily.
Damage to radiator fins.
When cleaning, ensure that the
cooler fins are not bent.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber protection
coating agent.
ATTENTION
Use of silicone sprays for
care of rubber seals.
Damage to rubber seals.
Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that contain
silicone.
Paint care
Washing the vehicle on aregu-
lar basis will help prevent long-
term damage from harmful sub-
stances, and is especially impor-
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Care
tant when your vehicle is used
in areas with high levels of air
pollution or where natural con-
taminants such as tree resin and
pollen are present.
However, remove particularly ag-
gressive materials immediately;
otherwise changes in the paintor
discoloration can occur.These
include spilled fuel, oil, grease
and brake fluid as well as bird
droppings.BMW CarPolish and
BMW Paint Cleaner are recom-
mended for this procedure.
Contamination on thepaint finish
is particularly easy to see after
the vehicle has been washed.
Remove this type of soiling with
cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
clean cloth or cotton ball.BMW
Motorrad recommends remov-
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover.Then add a protective
wax coating to the paint at these
locations.
Store motorcycle
Clean motorcycle.
Completely fill the motorcycle's
fuel tank.
Removing battery (135).
Spray the brake and clutch
lever, and the center and side
stand pivots with a suitable lu-
bricant.
Protect metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (Vaseline).
Park the motorcycle ina dry
space in such a way that both
wheels are under no load
(preferably by using thefront
and rear-wheel stands available
from BMW Motorrad).
Protective wax coating
To protect the paint finish of your
motorcycle, BMW Motorrad rec-
ommends the use ofBMW Car
Wax or agents that contain car-
nauba wax or synthetic waxes.
When water fails to form beads
on the paint surface this indicates
it is time to apply wax.
Return motorcycle to
use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean motorcycle.
Install battery (136).
Observe checklist (75).
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Troubleshootingchart. . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Threadedfasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Engine............................. 145
Fuel................................ 146
Engineoil.......................... 147
Clutch .............................148
Transmission ......................148
Rear-wheeldrive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Suspension........................ 149
Brakes............................. 150
Wheelsandtires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Electricalsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Frame .............................153
Dimensions........................ 154
Weights............................ 155
Performancedata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15511
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Troubleshooting chart
Engine does not start at all or is very difficultto start:
Possible causeRemedy
Emergency on/off switch (kill switch)Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor-
mal operating position.
Side stand extended and gear engagedEngage neutral or fold up the side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengagedPlace transmission in neutral or disengageclutch.
No fuel in tankRefueling procedure(83).
Battery drainedCharging connected battery(133).
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Threaded fasteners
Front wheelValueValid
Brake caliper on telescopic
forks
M10 x 4028 lb/ft (38 Nm)
Clamping screw (quick-release
axle) in telescopic forks
M8 x 2014 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Front quick-release axlein axle
mount
M16 x 1.522 lb/ft (30 Nm)
Rear wheelValueValid
Locknut of drive-chain tension-
ing screw
M814 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Rear-wheel quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M16 x 1.574 lb/ft (100 Nm)
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Mirror armValueValid
Locknut (mirror) on clamping
piece
M10 x 1.5
Multi-Wax Spray
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Clamping piece (mirror) on
clamping block
M1022 lb/ft (30 Nm)
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Engine
Engine number locationOn crankcase at lower right
Engine designTwo-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control,
4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquid
cooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integrated
coolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission and
dry-sump lubrication
Displacement798 cc (798 cm3)
Cylinder bore3.2 in (82 mm)
Piston stroke3 in (75.6 mm)
Compression ratio12:1
Rated output75 hp (55 kW), atengine speed: 7000 min-1
with unleaded regular gasolineOE 71 hp (52 kW), at engine speed: 7000min-1
Torque57 lb/ft (77 Nm), at engine speed: 5500 min-1
with unleaded regular gasolineOE 55 lb/ft (75 Nm), at engine speed: 4500 min-1
Maximum engine speedmax 9000 min-1
Idle speed1250+50 min-1, With motorcycle stopped
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Fuel
Recommended fuel qualitySuper unleaded (max.10 % ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
with unleaded regular gasolineOE Regular unleaded (minor restrictions with regard
to power and fuel consumption) (max.10 %
ethanol, E10)
87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)
87 AKI
Usable fuel quantityApprox.4.2 gal (Approx.16 l)
Reserve fuel quantitymin 2.9 quarts (min 2.7 l)
Emission standardEU 3
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Engine oil
Engine oil, capacityApprox.3.1 quarts (Approx.2.9 l),with filter re-
placement
Viscosity rating
SAE 15W-50, API SJ/JASO MA2Additives (for instance, molybdenum-
based substances) are prohibited, because
they would attack the coatings on engine
components, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil
Oil additivesBMW Motorrad does not recommendthe use of
oil additives, as these canadversely affect the op-
eration of the clutch.Ask your BMW Motorrad
retailer for engine oils suitable for your motorcycle.
BMW recommends
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Clutch
Clutch designMulti-disk oil-bath clutch
Transmission
Transmission designClaw-shifted 6-speed manual transmission inte-
grated in engine housing
Transmission gear ratios1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary gear ratio
1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear
1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear
1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear
1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear
1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear
1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear
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Rear-wheel drive
Type of final driveChain drive
Type of rear suspensionTwo-arm cast aluminum swinging arm
Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/
sprocket)
17/42
Suspension
Front wheel
Type of front suspensionTelescopic forks
Spring travel, front6.7 in (170 mm), On wheel
with lowered suspensionOE 5.5 in (140 mm), On wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspensionTwo-arm cast aluminum swinging arm
Type of rear suspensionDirectlyarticulated central spring strut with step-
lessly adjustable rebound-stage damping
Spring travel at rear wheel6.7 in (170 mm), On wheel
with lowered suspensionOE 5.3 in (135 mm), On wheel
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Brakes
Front wheel
Type of front brakeHydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis-
ton floating calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, frontSintered metal
Front brake-disk thicknessmin 0.18 in (min 4.5 mm), Wear limit
Rear wheel
Type of rear brakeHydraulically operated disk brake with 1-piston
floating caliper and fixed brake disk
Brake-pad material, rearOrganic
Rear brake-disk thicknessmin 0.18 in (min 4.5 mm), Wear limit
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Wheels and tires
Recommended tire combinationsAn overview of the current tire approvals is avail-
able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer
or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com.
Speed category of front/rear tiresH, minimum requirement: 130 mph (210 km/h)
Front wheel
Front wheel designCast aluminum, MTH2
Front-wheel rim size2.50" x 19"
Front tire designation110/80 - 19
Load index for front tireAtleast 42
Permissible front-wheel imbalancemax 0.2 oz(max 5g)
Rear wheel
Rear wheel designCastaluminum, MT H2
Rear-wheel rim size3.50" x 17"
Rear tire designation140 / 80 - 17
Load index for rear tireAt least 66
Permissible rear-wheel imbalancemax 1.6 oz (max 45 g)
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Technical Data
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front31.9 psi (2.2 bar), One-up, with cold tires
31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Driver with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire
Tire pressure, rear36.3 psi (2.5 bar), One-up, with cold tires
42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire
Electrical system
Electrical rating of onboard sockets5 A
FusesAll electrical circuitsare electronically protected.
If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir-
cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is
switched on after the fault has been rectified.
Battery
Battery designAGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.
Battery voltage12 V
Battery capacity12 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designationNGK DCPR 8 E
Electrode gap of spark plug0.04 in (0.9 mm)
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Bulbs
Bulb for high-beam headlightH7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulbs for low-beam headlightH7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking lightW5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for taillight/brake lightLED
Maximum number of defectiveLEDS in the tail-
lamp
6, Brake / taillight
Bulb for license-plate lightW5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, frontR10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rearR10W / 12 V / 10 W
Frame
Frame designLattice-tube frame
Location of type plateTop front steering head
Location of the vehicle identificationnumberFrame at front righton steering head
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Dimensions
Motorcycle length89.8 in (2280 mm), Over front wheel to license-
plate carrier
Motorcycle height52.9 in (1343 mm), across mirrors, without driver,
at DIN unladen weight
with lowered suspensionOE 51.5in (1308 mm), across mirrors, without driver,
at DIN unladen weight
Motorcycle width34.6 in (880 mm), with mirrors
Rider's seat height32.3 in (820 mm), without rider at unladen weight
with comfort seatOE 32.9 in (835 mm), without rider at unladen weight
with low seatOE 31.1 in (790 mm), without rider at unladen weight
with low seatOE
with lowered suspensionOE
30.1 in (765 mm), without rider at unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel71.3 in (1810 mm), without rider at unladen
weight
with comfort seatOE 72.4 in (1840 mm), without rider at unladen
weight
with low seatOE 69.3 in (1760 mm), without rider at unladen
weight
with low seatOE
with lowered suspensionOE
67.3 in (1710 mm), without rider at unladen
weight
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Weights
Unladen weight461 lbs (209 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for
road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE
Permissible gross weight961 lbs (436kg)
with lowered suspensionOE 769 lbs (349 kg)
Maximum payload500 lbs (227 kg)
with lowered suspensionOE 309 lbs (140 kg)
Performance data
Start-off capacity on uphill grades (with permissi-
ble total weight)
20 %
Top speed119 mph (192 km/h)
with unleaded regular gasolineOE 117 mph (189 km/h)
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Service
Reportingsafetydefects. . . . . . . . . . .158
BMWMotorradService. . . . . . . . . . . .159
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services ...........................159
Maintenanceprocedures. . . . . . . . . .159
Maintenanceschedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
StandardBMWService. . . . . . . . . . . .164
Confirmation of maintenance
work ...............................165
Confirmationofservice. . . . . . . . . . . .170
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Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMWof North America, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints,it may open an investigation,and if it findsthat a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved inindividual problems between you, your
retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle SafetyHotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (teletypewriter TTY for the deaf:1-800-424-9153); go to the website http:/
/www.safercar.gov; or write to:Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590.You can alsoobtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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BMW Motorrad Service
With its worldwide dealer
network, BMW Motorrad
can attend to you and your
motorcycle in over 100countries
around the globe.Authorized
BMW Motorrad retailers have
the technical information and
expertise needed to conduct
reliable service and repairs
covering every aspect of your
BMW.
You can find the nearest autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer
by visiting our Internet site at
"www.bmw-motorrad.com".
WARNING
Improperly performed main-
tenance and repair work.
Accident hazard due to subse-
quent damage.
BMW Motorrad recommends
having corresponding work on
your motorcycle carried out
by a specialized workshop,
preferably by an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
To ensure that your BMW con-
sistently remains in optimal con-
dition BMW Motorrad urges you
to observe the recommended
service intervals.
Have all maintenance andrepair
work confirmed in the"Service"
chapter in this manual.For gen-
erous treatment of claims sub-
mitted after the warranty period
has expired (goodwill), evidence
of regular maintenance is essen-
tial.
You can obtain information on
the contents of the BMW Ser-
vices from your BMW Motorrad
retailer.
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services
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