Rider's Manual
S 1000 R
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on
your choice of a vehicle from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders.Familiarise yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride it safely and confidently in all
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
make the best possible use ofall
your BMW's technical features.
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 criticism
If you havequestions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope you will enjoy riding
your BMW and that all your jour-
neys will be pleasant andsafe
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1General instructions....5
Overview..................... 6
Abbreviations and
symbols...................... 6
Equipment ...................7
Technicaldata. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Actuality...................... 7
2Generalviews ............9
Generalview,leftside. . . . . . .11
General view, left side, with
DDC ........................13
Generalview,rightside. . . . .15
Underneaththeseat. . . . . . . .16
Multifunctionswitch,left. . . .17
Multifunction switch,
right......................... 18
Instrumentpanel. . . . . . . . . . . .19
3Status indicators .......21
Warning and telltale
lights ........................22
Multifunctiondisplay. . . . . . . .24
Warnings.................... 25
Fueldowntoreserve. . . . . . . .36
Range....................... 37
Service-dueindicator. . . . . . . .37
4 Operation................39
Ignition switch/steering
lock .........................40
Ignition ......................40
Electronic immobiliser
EWS ........................41
Multifunctiondisplay. . . . . . . .42
Anti-theftalarm(DWA). . . . . .46
Headlight.................... 48
Lights .......................48
Turnindicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Hazardwarningflashers. . . . .49
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ......................50
BMW Motorrad Race
ABS......................... 50
BMWMotorradASC. . . . . . .52
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC......................... 53
Ridingmode ................54
Cruise-controlsystem . . . . . . .56
Brakes ......................58
Tyres........................ 59
Heatedhandlebargrips. . . . .60
Mirrors ......................61
Frontandrearseats. . . . . . . . .61
Helmetholder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Luggageloops. . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
5Ontheracetrack .......65
LAPTIMER.................. 66
RACEINFO................. 70
SETUP MENU ..............75
Springpreload. . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Damping ....................81
Removing/installing mir-
rors.......................... 85
Removing and installing
number-platecarrier. . . . . . . . .86
Removing and installing front
turnindicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
6 Riding....................91
Safetyinstructions. . . . . . . . . .92
Complywithchecklist. . . . . . .94
Starting...................... 94
Runningin ..................98
Shiftinggear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Brakes ....................101
Parking your motor-
cycle ......................102
Refuelling .................103
Securing motorcycle for
transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . .105
7 Engineering
details .................107
Ridingmode. . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Modechanges. . . . . . . . . . . .110
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Race
ABS....................... 110
Electronic engine manage-
ment with BMW Motorrad
ASC....................... 113
Engine management with
Dynamic Traction Con-
trol ........................114
Dynamic Damping Con-
trol ........................115
8Accessories ...........117
Generalinstructions. . . . . . .118
Luggage ..................118
9 Maintenance ..........121
Generalinstructions. . . . . . .122
Toolkit..................... 122
Rear-wheelstand. . . . . . . . .123
Front-wheelstand. . . . . . . . .124
Engineoil .................126
Brakesystem. . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Coolant.................... 132
Bodypanels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Clutch..................... 136
Chain...................... 137
Wheels.................... 139
Lighting ...................148
Fuses .....................156
Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Battery ....................158
10 Care..................161
Careproducts. . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Washingthevehicle . . . . . . .162
Cleaning easily damaged
components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Paintcare .................164
Laying up the motor-
cycle ......................164
Protectivewaxcoating. . . .164
Restoring motorcycle to
use........................ 165
11Technical data......167
Troubleshootingchart. . . . .168
Threadedfasteners. . . . . . .169
Engine ....................171
Fuel....................... 172
Engineoil .................172
Clutch..................... 173
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Rear-wheeldrive. . . . . . . . . .174
Runninggear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Brakes ....................175
Wheelsandtyres. . . . . . . . . .175
Electrics................... 177
Frame..................... 179
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Weights ...................180
Ridingspecifications. . . . . .180
12Service ...............181
BMWMotorradService. . .182
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services ...................182
Maintenancework. . . . . . . . .182
Maintenanceschedule. . . .185
StandardBMWservice. . . .186
Confirmation of mainten-
ancework................. 187
Confirmationofservice. . . .192
13 Appendix.............195
Certificate for electronic
immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
14 Index.................198
Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual
will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle.All
maintenance and repair workon
the motorcycle isdocumented in
Chapter 12.This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your vehicle isa
precondition for generous treat-
ment of goodwill claims.
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 Low-risk hazard.
Non-avoidance can leadto
slight or moderate injury.
WARNING Medium-risk
hazard.Non-avoidance can
lead to fatal or severe injury.
DANGER High-risk haz-
ard.Non-avoidance leads
to fatal or severe injury.
ATTENTION Special
notes and precautionary
measures.Non-compliance can
lead to damage to the vehicle or
accessory and, consequently, to
voiding of the warranty.
NOTICE Specific instruc-
tions on how to operate,
control, adjust or look after items
of equipment on thevehicle.
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 a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
ABS Anti-lock brake system.
ASCAutomatic Stability Con-
trol.
DDCDynamic Damping Con-
trol.
DTCDynamic Traction Con-
trol.
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General instructions
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-
stahlwarnanlage).
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
VDSVertical Down Sensor
(drop sensor)
OEOptional extras.
The vehicles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
OAOptional accessories.
You can obtain
BMW Motorrad
optional accessories
through your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer;
optional accessories
have to beretrofitted to
the vehicle.
Equipment
When you purchased your BMW
motorcycle, you chose amodel
with individual equipment.This
Rider's Manual describes the
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional ac-
cessories (OA). This explains why
the manual may also contain de-
scriptions of equipment which
you have not ordered.Please
note, too, that your motorcycle
might not be exactly as illus-
trated in this manual on account
of country-specific differences.
If your motorcycle contains
equipment that has not been
described, its description can be
found in a separate manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.
Actuality
The high safety and quality level
of BMW motorcycles is ensured
by continuous development
work on design, equipment
and accessories.Because of
this, your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual.Nor can
BMW Motorrad entirely rule
out errors and omissions.We
hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
General views
Generalview,leftside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Generalview,leftside,withDDC. . .13
Generalview,rightside. . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Underneaththeseat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Multifunctionswitch,left. . . . . . . . . . . .17
Multifunctionswitch,right. . . . . . . . . . .18
Instrumentpanel.................... 19
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General view, left side,
with DDC
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)OE
1Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel(80).
2Seat lock(61)
3Table of tyre pressures
Payload table
Chain settings
4Adjuster for spring preload,
rear (79)
5Engine oil level indicator
( 126)
6OA connector for naviga-
tion system
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General view, right side
1Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 131)
2Vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) and type plate
(on steering-head bearing)
3Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 130)
4Adjuster for front rebound-
stage damping (yellow
scale) (82)
5Steering damper
6Coolant-level indicator
( 132)
7OA connector
8Oil filler neck(127)
9Adjuster for rear rebound-
stage damping (low on
spring strut; yellow scale)
( 83)
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Multifunction switch,
left
1High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher(48)
Lap timer(68)
2with cruise controlOE
Cruise-control system
( 56)
3Hazard warning flashers
( 49)
4BMW Motorrad Race ABS
( 50)
ASC (52)
with Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC)OE
DTC (53)
with Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)OE
DDC (85)
5Turn indicators(49)
6Horn
7Display-mode selection
( 42)
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General views
Status indicators
Warningandtelltalelights. . . . . . . . . . .22
Multifunctiondisplay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Warnings ...........................25
Fueldowntoreserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Range ..............................37
Service-dueindicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Warning and telltale
lights
1ASC telltale and warning
light (33)
with Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC)OE
DTC warning light(34)
2ABS telltale and warning
light (32)
3Turn indicators, left
4General warning light (in
combination with warnings
in the display)(25)
5Turn indicators, right
6Fuel reserve(36)
7Idle
8High-beam headlight
9Warning light for engine
electronics (30)
10 Cruise-control system
with cruise controlOE
Switching on cruise control
( 56).
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Multifunction display
1Speedometer
2Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
3with heated handlebar
gripsOE
Operating the heated
handlebar grips(60)
4Coolant temperature
5General information
( 44)
6Clock (44)
7Fuel level
8Riding mode(54)
NOTICE
See Section 5for information on
the display modes for the race
track.
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Warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
Warnings for which there isno
dedicated warning light are indic-
ated by 'General' warning light 1
showing in combination witha
warning such as, for example, 2
appearing on the multifunction
display.The 'general' warning
light shows red or yellow, de-
pending on the urgency of the
warning.
If two ormore warnings occur at
the same time, all the appropri-
ate warning lights and warning
symbols appear, alternating with
warning words as applicable.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.
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Warnings, overview
Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
lights up yellowEWS! appears on
the display
EWS active(30)
flashes redCoolant-tempera-
ture reading flashes
Coolant temperature too high(30)
lights upEngine inemergency-operation mode
( 30)
lights up yellowLAMPR! appears
on the display
Rear light defective(31)
lights up yellowLAMPF! appears
on the display
Bulbs for front parking light defective
( 31)
Front lights defective(31)
LAMP! appears
on the display
Bulbs for flashing turnindicators defect-
ive (31)
VDS! appears on
the blank display
Motorcycle dropped(32)
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Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
VDS! appears on
the display
Drop sensor defective(32)
flashesABS self-diagnosis notcompleted
( 32)
lights upABS switched off(33)
lights upABS fault(33)
quick-flashesASC intervention(33)
slow-flashesASC self-diagnosis not completed
( 33)
lights upASC switched off(34)
lights upASC fault(34)
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Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
quick-flashesDTC intervention(34)
slow-flashesDTC self-diagnosis not completed
( 34)
lights upDTC switched off(35)
lights upDTC fault(35)
lights up yellowDDC! appears on
the display
DDC fault(35)
DWALO! appears
on the display
DWA battery weak(35)
lights up yellowDWA! appears on
the display
DWA battery flat(36)
lights up redNO CAN appears
on the display
CAN open circuit/short circuit(36)
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EWS active
General warning light shows
yellow.
EWS! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu-
nication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the igni-
tion key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light
flashes red.
The coolant-temperature reading
flashes.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated en-
gine.
Engine damage
Compliance with the
information set out below is
essential.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature istoo
high.
If possible, ride in thepart-load
range to cool down the engine.
Check the coolant level.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high,have
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
Warning light for engine
electronics shows.
WARNING
Unusual ride characterist-
ics when engine running in
emergency-operation mode.
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly.
Avoid accelerating sharply and
overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault.In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and re-
fuses to start.Otherwise, theen-
gine runs in emergency operating
mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual en-
gine power or the full range of
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engine rpm might not be avail-
able.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Rear light defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
LAMPR! appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
Rear light or brake light bulb de-
fective.
The LED rear light must be
replaced.Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Bulbs for front parking
light defective
General warning light shows
yellow (only if both parking
lights fail).
LAMPF! appears on the
display.
WARNING
Failure of lights on the
vehicle adds to possibility of
other road users overlooking
the vehicle.
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Bulb for parking light is defective.
Replacing bulb for leftparking
light (150).
Replacing parking-light bulb,
right (152).
Front lights defective
No indication of a fault if the
high-beam or low-beam head-
light fails.
WARNING
Failure of lights on the
vehicle adds to possibility of
other road users overlooking
the vehicle.
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Front bulb is defective.
Replacing bulb for low-beam
headlight (148).
Replacing bulb for high-beam
headlight (150).
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators defective
LAMP! appears on the display.
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WARNING
Failure of lights on the
vehicle adds to possibility of
other road users overlooking
the vehicle.
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Bulb for turn indicator defective.
Replacing bulbs for front and
rear turn indicators (153).
Possible cause:
The number-plate carrier has
been removed; the motorcycle's
on-board electronics know that
the flashing turn indicators are
not installed on the motorcycle.
Installing number-plate carrier
( 87).
NOTICE
If thenumber-plate carrieris re-
moved in preparation fora race-
track session, the electronics
detect a bulb failure and the
appropriate warning appears
on the display.Activating the
EQIP WARN LAMP function in
the SETUP MENU suppresses
this warning.
Motorcycle dropped
VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor)
appears on the blank display.
Possible cause:
The drop sensor has detected a
drop and has cut out the engine.
Bring the motorcycle tothe
upright position
Switch the ignition off and
then on again or switch the kill
switch on and then off again.
Drop sensor defective
VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor)
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
A defect in the drop sensor has
been detected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
ABS telltale and warning
light flashes.
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Possible cause:
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete.(The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed for the wheel
sensors to be checked:min
5 km/h)
Pull away slowly.Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS switched off
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
Switch on the ABS function
( 51).
ABS fault
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault.The ABS function is
not available or the functionality
is subject to certain restrictions.
You can continue to ride the
vehicle, but make due provi-
sion for the fact that the ABS
function is not available.Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
formation on situations that can
lead to an ABS fault(112).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC intervention
ASC telltale and warning
light quick-flashes.
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a degree of instability at the
rear wheel and has intervened to
reduce torque.The warning light
flashes for longer than ASC in-
tervention lasts.This affords the
rider visual feedback on control
intervention even after thecritical
situation has been dealt with.
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
ASC telltale and warning
light slow-flashes.
Possible cause:
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
The ASC function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete.(The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed with the en-
gine running for the wheel-
speed sensors to be checked:
min 5 km/h)
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Pull away slowly.Bear in mind
that the ASC function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ASC switched off
ASC telltale and warning
light shows.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
Switch on the ASC function
( 52).
ASC fault
ASC telltale and warning
light shows.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a fault.Bear in mind that the
ASC function is not available or
the functionality is subject to cer-
tain restrictions.
You can continue to ride.Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
formation on situations that can
lead to an ASC fault(113).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DTC intervention
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
DTC warning light quick-
flashes.
The DTC control unit has detec-
ted a degree of instability at the
rear wheel and has intervened to
reduce torque.The warning light
flashes for longer than DTC in-
tervention lasts.This affords the
rider visual feedback on control
intervention even after thecritical
situation has been dealt with.
DTC self-diagnosis not
completed
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
DTC warning light slow-
flashes.
Possible cause:
DTC self-diagnosis not
completed
The DTC function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete.(The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed with the en-
gine running for the wheel-
speed sensors to be checked:
min 5 km/h)
Pull away slowly.Bear in mind
that the DTC function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
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DTC switched off
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
DTC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
DTC system.
Switch on the DTC function
( 53).
DTC fault
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
DTC warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The DTC control unit has detec-
ted a fault.Bear in mind that the
DTC function is not available or
the functionality is subject to cer-
tain restrictions.
You can continue to ride.Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
formation on situations that can
lead to an DTC fault(113).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DDC fault
General warning light shows
yellow.
DDC! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The DDC control unit has detec-
ted a fault.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
In this condition, themotor-
cycle has too much damping
and is uncomfortable to drive,
especially on roads inpoor
condition.
DWA battery weak
with alarm system (DWA)OE
DWALO! appears on the
display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm (DWA) has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of itsoriginal
capacity.There is no assurance
of how long the DWA anti-theft
alarm can remain operational if
the vehicle's battery is discon-
nected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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DWA battery flat
with alarm system (DWA)OE
General warning light shows
yellow.
DWA! appears on the display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm (DWA) has lost its en-
tire original capacity.There is no
assurance that the DWA anti-
theft alarm willbeoperational if
the vehicle's battery is discon-
nected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
CAN open circuit/short
circuit
General warning light shows
red.
NO CAN (Controller Area Net-
work) appears on the display.
Possible cause:
A fault in the Controller Area Net-
work has been detected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
No coding
General warning light shows
yellow.
NO CODING appears on the
display.
Possible cause:
A coding fault has been detec-
ted.
The reading remains visible for
10 seconds before disappear-
ing automatically.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
Warning light for fuel down
to reserve shows.
WARNING
Irregular engine operation or
engine shutdown due to lack
of fuel.
Risk of accident.Damage to
catalytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Fuel reserve
approx.4 l
Refuelling (103).
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Range
The range readout 1indicates
how far you can ride with the fuel
remaining in the tank.Thisdis-
tance is calculated onthe basis
of fuel level and average con-
sumption.
After a refuelling stop, the dis-
tance counter for reserve fuel is
reset if the amount of fuel in the
tank is greater than the reserve
quantity.
When the motorcycle ispropped
on its side stand the slight angle
of inclination means that the
sensor cannot register the fuel
level correctly.This is the reason
why the range iscalculated only
when the side stand is in the re-
tracted position.
NOTICE
The calculated range is only
an approximate figure.Con-
sequently, BMW Motorrad re-
commends that you should not
try to use the full range before
refuelling.
Service-due indicator
If the next service is due in less
than one month, the date for the
next service 1is shown briefly
after thePre-Ride-Check com-
pletes.In this example the read-
ing means "October 2013".
3
37
z
Status indicators
If the vehicle covers long dis-
tances in the course of the year,
under certain circumstances it
might be necessary tohave it
serviced at a date in advance
of the forecast due date.Ifthe
countdown distance to theearly
service is within the defined dis-
playable range, this countdown
distance 1appears briefly on the
display after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Maximum countdown
distance to next service:
1000 km
General warning light shows
yellow and SERVICE!
remains permanently visible on
the display.
If service is overdue, thedue
date or theodometer reading at
which service was due is accom-
panied by the 'General' warning
light showing yellow.The word
"Service" remains permanently
visible.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
NOTICE
If the service-due indicatorap-
pears more than a month before
the service date, the date saved
in the instrument clustermust
be adjusted.This situation can
occur if the battery was discon-
nected for a prolonged periodof
time.
If you want to have the date
set consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
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38
z
Status indicators
Operation
Ignitionswitch/steeringlock . . . . . . . . .40
Ignition.............................. 40
ElectronicimmobiliserEWS. . . . . . . . .41
Multifunctiondisplay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Anti-theftalarm(DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Headlight ...........................48
Lights............................... 48
Turnindicators...................... 49
Hazardwarningflashers. . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Emergency off switch (kill
switch).............................. 50
BMWMotorradRaceABS. . . . . . . . . .50
BMWMotorradASC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
DynamicTractionControlDTC. . . . .53
Ridingmode........................ 54
Cruise-controlsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Brakes.............................. 58
Tyres ...............................59
Heatedhandlebargrips. . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Mirrors.............................. 61
Frontandrearseats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Helmetholder ......................62
Luggageloops...................... 63
4
39
z
Operation
Ignition switch/steering
lock
Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Consult the information onthe
electronic immobiliser (EWS)
(41) if a key is lost ormislaid.
One-key system
Ignition switch/steering lock
Tank filler cap
Seat lock
Rear seat cover
Lock the handlebars
Turn the handlebars to the left
full-lock position.
Turn the key to position 1,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits are switched off.
Handlebars are locked.
Key can be removed.
Ignition
Switching on ignition
Insert the key in the ignition
switch and turn to position 1.
Side lights and all function cir-
cuits are switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 95)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (96)
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (97)
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (97)
4
40
z
Operation
Switching off ignition
Turn the ignition key to posi-
tion 1.
Lights are switched off.
Handlebars (steering lock) are
not locked.
Key can be removed.
The number-plate light goes
out after 10 seconds.
Electronic immobiliser
EWS
The electronic design of the
motorcycle allows it toaccess
data stored in the ignition key
by means of aring antenna loc-
ated in the ignition switch/steer-
ing lock.The engine control unit
will only allow the engine to be
started if the keyis identified as
“authorised”.
NOTICE
A spare 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 appears in the
multifunction display.
Always keep the spare key sep-
arately from the ignition key.
If you lose a key, you can have
it barred by your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
If you wish to do this, you will
need to bring all other keys for
the motorcycle with you.The
engine cannot be started by a
barred key, but a key that has
been barred cansubsequently be
reactivated.
You can obtain extra keys
only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.The
keys are part of an integrated
security system, so the dealer is
under an obligation tocheck the
legitimacy of all applications for
replacement/extra keys.
4
41
z
Operation
Multifunction display
Selecting the display
mode
Press button 1to view the
ROAD display mode.
Press button 2to view other
display modes.
The display modes at your dis-
posal are as follows:
ROAD: All theinformation ne-
cessary for riding on public
roads is presented here.
LAPTIMER: Lap times and
other data can be logged here
and subsequently retrieved
in the RACE INFO display
mode.
RACE INFO: The information
logged with the LAPTIMER
can be retrieved for viewing
here.Note that this display
mode can be activated only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
SETUP MENU: The instru-
ment panel can be configured
to suit the rider's preferences
here.Note that this display
mode can be activated only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
When the display
shows RACE INFO or
SETUP MENU, as applicable,
press and hold down button 1
to activate the mode.
4
42
z
Operation
Selecting readings in
ROAD mode
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1until
the value you want appears in
panel 2.
The following values can be dis-
played:
Total distance covered
Range
Tripmeter 1 Trip I
Tripmeter 2 Trip II
Average consumption
Average speed
Resetting the average
values
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1until the average value
you want to reset appears in
the display line.
Press and hold down button 1
until the value you selected has
reset.
Setting the clock
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 2until
SETUP MENU ENTER ap-
pears on the display.
Press and hold down button 2.
Repeatedly press button 2
until SETUP EQUIPMENT
ENTER appears on the
display.
Press and hold down button 2.
Repeatedly press button 2until
SETUP EQUIP:CLOCK
TIME appears on the display.
Press and hold down button 2
until the minutes number 4
flashes.
4
44
z
Operation
Press button 1to step the
minutes reading up.
Press button 2to step the
minutes reading down.
When the minutes reading is
correct, hold down button 2
until hours reading 3flashes.
Press button 1to step the
hours reading up.
Press button 2to step the
hours reading down.
When the hours reading is cor-
rect, press and hold down but-
ton 2until the number stops
flashing.
This completes the process.
4
45
z
Operation
Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
with alarm system (DWA)OE
Activation
Switching on ignition (40).
DWA adjusting (47).
Switch off the ignition.
If the alarm system (DWA) is
activated, then the alarm sys-
tem (DWA) will be armed auto-
matically when the ignition is
switched off.
Activation takes approximately
30 seconds to complete.
Turn indicators flash twice.
Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is act-
ive.
Alarm
An alarm can be triggered by:
motion sensor
an attempt to use an unau-
thorised key to switch on the
ignition
disconnection of theDWAanti-
theft alarm from the motor-
cycle's battery (DWA internal
battery in the anti-theft alarm
provides power - alarm tone
only, the turn indicators donot
flash).
All functions are sustained even
if the internal battery of the DWA
anti-theft alarm system is flat; the
only difference is thatan alarm
cannot be triggered if thesystem
is disconnected fromthemotor-
cycle's battery.
An alarm lasts for approximately
26 seconds.While an alarm is in
progress an alarm tone sounds
and the turn indicators flash.The
type of alarm tone can be set by
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
If an alarm wastriggered while
the motorcycle was unattended,
the rider is notified accordingly
by an alarm tone sounding once
when the ignition is switched on.
The DWA LED then indicates
the reason for the alarm for one
minute.
The meanings of theflash codes
are as follows:
Flashes 1x:Motion sensor 1
Flashes 2x:Motion sensor 2
Flashes 3x:Ignition switched
on with unauthorised key
Flashes 4x:Disconnection of
the DWA anti-theft alarm from
the motorcycle's battery
Flashes 5x:Motion sensor 3
Deactivation
Kill switch in operating position
(run).
Switch on the ignition.
4
46
z
Operation
Turn indicators flash once.
Confirmation tone sounds once
(if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deac-
tivated.
DWA adjusting
Switching on ignition (40).
Repeatedly short-
press button 1until
SETUP MENU ENTER
appears in display line 2.
Long-press button 1to start
the SETUP MENU.
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1until SETUP EQUIP-
MENT ENTER appears in
display line 2.
Long-press button 1to start
the SETUP EQUIPMENT
menu.
Press button 1briefly to
go to the next menu item
SETUP EQIP DWA.
AUTO appears in display
line 2.
The preset ON/OFF value
appears in display line 3.
Long-press button 1to change
the preset value.
The following settings are avail-
able:
AUTO ON: The DWA anti-
theft alarm is active and will be
armed automatically when the
ignition is switched off.
4
47
z
Operation
AUTO OFF: The DWA anti-
theft alarm is deactivated.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
This motorcycle has a
symmetric-beam low-beam
headlight.If the motorcycle
is ridden in a country where
the opposite rule of the road
applies, its symmetric low-
beam headlight means that
no measures are necessary to
prevent the headlight beam from
dazzling oncoming traffic.
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is gener-
ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
NOTICE
If there are doubts about the cor-
rect headlight beam throw, have
the setting checked by aspecial-
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Lights
Side light
The side lights switch on auto-
matically when the ignition is
switched on.
NOTICE
The side lights place a strain on
the battery.Do not switch the
ignition on for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
Low-beam headlight
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when youstart
the engine.
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Start the engine.
Push switch 1up to switch on
the high-beam headlight.
Press switch 1down to oper-
ate the headlight flasher.
Parking lights
Switch off the ignition.
4
48
z
Operation
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1to
the left and hold it in this po-
sition until the parking lights
come on.
NOTICE
You can switch on the parking
lights within 10 seconds after
switching off the ignition.
Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the parking
lights.
Turn indicators
Operating the turn
indicators
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
The turn indicators are cancelled
automatically after the defined
time and distance.The defined
time and distance can be set by
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Push button 1to the left to
switch on the left turn indicat-
ors.
Push button 1to the right to
switch on the right turn indicat-
ors.
Operate centre button 1to
cancel the turn indicators.
Hazard warning
flashers
Switching on hazard
warning flashers
Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE
The hazard warning flashers
place a strain on the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
4
49
z
Operation
Press button 1to switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
To switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers, switch on the igni-
tion and press button 1again.
Emergency off switch
(kill switch)
1Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
WARNING
Operation of the killswitch
while riding.
Risk of fall due to rear wheel
locking.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.
The emergency off switchisa
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
aEngine switched off
bNormal operating position
(run)
BMW Motorrad Race
ABS
Switch off the ABS
function
Switch on the ignition.
4
50
z
Operation
NOTICE
You have the option of deactiv-
ating the ABS function while the
motorcycle is on themove.
Press and hold down button 1
until ABS telltale and warning
light 2changes status.
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
Press and hold down button 1
until first DTC warning light 2
and then ABS telltale and
warning light 3change status.
The DTC setting remains un-
changed.
ABS telltale and warning
light shows.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
ABS telltale and warning
light remains on.
ABS function is switched off.
Switch on the ABS
function
Press and hold down button 1
until ABS telltale and warning
light 2changes status.
ABS telltale and warning
light goes out; if self-
diagnosis has not completed it
starts flashing.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
ABS telltale and warning
light remains off or contin-
ues to flash.
4
51
z
Operation
ABS telltale and warning light
switched on.
If the coding plug is not inser-
ted, you have the alternative of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
An ABS fault has oc-
curred if the ABS telltale
and warning light shows when
the motorcycle accelerates to
a speed in excess of the min-
imum stated below after the
ignition was switched off and
then on again.
min 5 km/h
BMW Motorrad ASC
Switch off the ASC
function
Start the engine.
NOTICE
You have the option of deactiv-
ating the ASC function while the
motorcycle is on themove.
Press and hold down button 1
until ASC telltale and warning
light 2changes status.
ASC telltale and warning
light starts to show.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
ASC telltale and warning
light remains on.
ASC function is switched off.
Switch on the ASC
function
Press and hold down button 1
until ASC telltale and warning
light 2changes status.
ASC telltale and warn-
ing light goes out; if self-
diagnosis has not completed it
starts flashing.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
ASC telltale and warning
light remains off or contin-
ues to flash.
4
52
z
Operation
ASC function is switched on.
If the coding plug is not inser-
ted, you have the alternative of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
An ASC fault has oc-
curred if the ASC telltale
and warning light shows when
the motorcycle accelerates to
a speed in excess of the min-
imum stated below after the
ignition was switched off and
then on again.
min 5 km/h
Dynamic Traction
Control DTC
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
Switch off the DTC
function
Start the engine.
NOTICE
You have the option of deactiv-
ating the DTC function while the
motorcycle is on themove.
Press and hold down button 1
until DTC warning light 2
changes status.
DTC warning light starts to
show.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
DTC warning light contin-
ues to flash.
DTC function is switched off.
Switch on the DTC
function
Press and hold down button 1
until DTC warning light 2
changes status.
DTC warning light goes
out; if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release button 1within two
seconds.
DTC warning light remains
off or continues to flash.
DTC function is switched on.
4
53
z
Operation
If the coding plug is not inser-
ted, you have the alternative of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
A DTC fault has
occurred if the DTC
warning light shows when
the motorcycle accelerates
to a speed in excess of the
minimum stated below after
the ignition was switched off
and then on again.
min 5 km/h
Riding mode
Using the riding modes
BMW Motorrad has developed
4 operational scenarios foryour
motorcycle from which youcan
select the scenario suitable for
your situation:
Riding on a rain-wet road sur-
face.
Riding on a dry road surface.
with Pro riding modesOE
Dynamic riding on a dryroad
surface.
Sporty riding on a dry road sur-
face.
The interplay of engine torque,
throttle response, ABS control
and ASC or DTC control is op-
timised for each of these 4scen-
arios.The optimum setting is a
preset with DDC.
Setting riding mode
Switching on ignition (40).
Press button 1.
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engin-
eering details" for more inform-
ation on the various ride modes
that can be selected.
4
54
z
Operation
Selection menu 1with the four
selectable riding modes appears
on the display.The highlight 2
tells you which riding mode is
currently selected.
Repeatedly press button 1until
the riding mode you want is
highlighted.
The following ride modes can be
selected:
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet
road surface.
ROAD: For riding on a dry road
surface.
with Pro riding modesOE
The following riding modes are
additionally available for selec-
tion:
DYNAMIC: For dynamic riding
on a dry road surface.
DYNAMIC PRO: For sporty
riding (only with coding plug
installed).
With the motorcycle ata stand-
still, the selected mode isac-
tivated after approximately two
seconds.
The newly selected riding
mode is activated as you
ride only when the following
preconditions are satisfied:
The throttle twistgrip is in the
idle position.
The brake levers are in the re-
leased positions.
The mode selected in this way
is retained with the engine-
characteristic, ABS, DTC and
DDC adaptation settings even
after the ignition has been
switched off.
4
55
z
Operation
Installing coding plug
with Pro riding modesOE
Switching off ignition (41).
Remove the front seat (62).
ATTENTION
Dirt and damp penetrating
inside open connectors.
Malfunctions
Reinstall the cap after removing
the coding plug.
Remove cap of plug 1.
To do so, press in latch 1and
remove the cap.
Install the coding plug.
Switch on the ignition.
The selected riding mode is
retained in memory, even after
the ignition is switched off.
Installing front seat (62).
Cruise-control system
with cruise controlOE
Switching on cruise
control
Slide switch 1to the right.
Button 2is enabled for opera-
tion.
4
56
z
Operation
Saving road speed
Briefly push button 1forward.
Adjustment range for
cruise control
30...180 km/h
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
Accelerating
Briefly push button 1forward.
Increasing speed
Speed is increased each time
you press the button.
1 km/h
Push button 1forward and
hold it in this position.
The motorcycle accelerates
steplessly.
The current speed is main-
tained and saved if button 1is
not pushed again.
Decelerating
Briefly push button 1back.
Reducing speed
Speed is reduced each time
you push the button.
1 km/h
Push button 1back and hold it
in this position.
The motorcycle decelerates
steplessly.
The current speed is main-
tained and saved if button 1is
not pushed again.
4
57
z
Operation
Deactivate cruise control
Brake, pull the clutch lever
or turn the throttle twistgrip
(close the throttle by turning
the twistgrip back past the
idle position) to deactivate the
cruise-control system.
Telltale light for cruise control
goes out.
Resuming former cruising
speed
Briefly push button 1back to
return to the speed saved be-
forehand.
NOTICE
Opening the throttle does not
deactivate the cruise-control sys-
tem.If you release the twistgrip
the motorcycle will decelerate
only to the cruising speed saved
in memory, even though you
might have intended slowing to
a lower speed.
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol shows.
Switching off cruise
control
Slide switch 1to the left.
The system is deactivated.
Button 2is disabled.
Brakes
Adjusting brake lever
WARNING
Changed position of the
brake fluid reservoir.
Air in the brake system.
4
58
z
Operation
Do not turn the handlebars or
the handlebar fitting on the
handlebar.
WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1to the desired po-
sition.
NOTICE
The adjuster is easier to turn
if you push the brake lever
forward.
Adjustment options:
Position 1:largest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Position 6:smallest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Impairment of the motorcycle's
handling characteristics.Shorter
useful tyre life.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts to
open by themselves athigh
riding speeds.
Sudden loss of tyre pressure.
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (Tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (Tyre cold)
4
59
z
Operation
If tyre pressure is toolow:
Correct tyre pressure.
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar gripsOE
Operating the heated
handlebar grips
Start the engine.
NOTICE
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated
only when the engine is
running.
NOTICE
The increase in power consump-
tion caused by having the heated
handlebar grips switched on can
drain the battery if you are rid-
ing at low engine speeds.If the
charge level is low, the heated
handlebar grips are switched off
to ensure the battery's starting
capability.
Repeatedly press button 1until
the heating stage you want to
use appears on the multifunc-
tion display.
The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating.Stage two 1is
for heating the grips quickly:it is
advisable to switch to stage one
as soon as the grips are warm.
Second stage:100 %
heating power
First stage:50 % heating
power
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
4
60
z
Operation
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Turn the mirror to the desired
position.
Front and rear seats
Removing rear seat
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Open seat lock 1with the igni-
tion key.
Lift the rear seat at the rear
and then work it back and up
to remove.
Remove the ignition key from
the lock and place the rear
seat, upholstered side down,
on a clean surface.
Install the rear seat
Engage the rear seat in
mounts 1on left and right.
Swing the rear seat down,
pushing it lightly forward.
4
61
z
Operation
Lock the seat lock with the ig-
nition key.
Removing front seat
Push the upholstery ofthe
front seat forward slightly
above screws 1and hold it in
this position.
Remove screws 1.
Push the seat forward and
lift it at the rear to remove.
Take care not to let the screws
scratch the trim panels.
Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean surface.
Installing front seat
Engage the front seat in
mount 1, then lower the rear of
the seat to bring the holes into
alignment with screw holes 2.
Take care not to let the screws
scratch the trim panels.
Push the upholstery ofthe
front seat forward slightly
above the screw holes and
hold it in this position.
Install screws 1.
Helmet holder
Securing the helmet to
motorcycle
Removing rear seat (61).
Turn the rear seat upside
down.
4
62
z
Operation
ATTENTION
Incorrect positioning of the
helmet lock.
Scratch marks on trim panel.
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position.
Use aplastic-sheathed steel
cable (not part of the vehicle)
to secure the helmet to helmet
holder 1.
Install the rear seat (61).
Place the helmet on the front
seat.
Luggage loops
Securing luggage to
motorcycle
Removing rear seat (61).
Turn the rear seat upside
down.
Pull loops 1out of the holders
and to the outside and down.
Install the rear seat (61).
Use the loops 1and the rear
footrests, for example, to se-
cure luggage to the rear seat.
In this process, take care not to
damage the rear trim panels.
4
63
z
Operation
4
64
z
Operation
On the race track
LAPTIMER .........................66
RACEINFO......................... 70
SETUPMENU...................... 75
Springpreload...................... 78
Damping............................ 81
Removing/installingmirrors. . . . . . . . .85
Removing and installing number-
platecarrier......................... 86
Removing and installing front turn
indicators ...........................89
5
65
z
On the race track
LAPTIMER
Mode of presentation
1Speedometer
2Engine temperature
3The readings in these lines
can be changed by the
rider. (66)
LASTLAP: Time for the
preceding lap.
BESTLAP: The fastest of
the laps currently logged in
memory.
4Gear indicator
5Riding mode selected by
the rider
Labels for the values
shown on the display
The following times can be
displayed in the thirdline:
LASTLAP: The time for the
preceding lap.
The following times can be
displayed in the fourthline:
BESTLAP: The fastest of
the laps currently logged in
memory.
RUN: The running time for the
current lap.
The third and fourth lines can
be combined to showother
readings:
RUN BEST: The third line
shows the running time for
the current lap, the best lap
currently logged in memory is
shown in the fourth line.
LAST RUN: The third line
shows the time recorded for
the preceding lap, the running
time for the current lap is
shown in the fourth line.
LAST BEST: The third line
shows the time needed for
the preceding lap, the best lap
currently logged in memory is
shown in the fourth line.
RUN TOTAL: The third line
shows the running time for the
current lap, the total time for
all the laps currently logged in
memory is shown in the fourth
line.
RUN BEStEV: The third line
shows the running time for the
current lap, the best-ever lap is
shown in the fourth line.
At the start of each new lap the
time for the preceding lap is
shown briefly before the display
switches to the running time of
the current lap.
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Viewing times
To view the time of your
choice, repeatedly press
button 1until the display
changes.
Starting timing
Press switch 1to start timing.
NOTICE
The engine has to be running
in order for the headlight-flasher
signal to be detected.
Every time you cross the start/
finish line, press switch 1again
to start timing for the next lap.
The data of the preceding lap
are written into memory.
Timing continues even if you
exit the display mode.In the
other display modes, however,
timing of another lap can be
started only by an external sig-
nal.
Infrared receiver
with infrared receiverOA
An infrared signal provides a con-
venient way of operating thelap
timer.The instrument can beop-
erated in this way only when the
infrared receiver available as an
optional accessory is connected
to the IR receiver (on the right
side, behind the side panel).The
RACETRACK SETUP MENU
enables you to choose between
operation with the headlight-
flasher button and the TRIP/INFO
button, or operation by oneor
other of these buttons (see the
section on the SETUP MENU).
A lap timeout can be defined to
stop the receiver from registering
completion of a lapprematurely
in response to spurious signals.
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Signals received before this time
elapses are ignored.
Interrupting timing
Press and hold down button 1
to interrupt timing.
Press and hold down button 1
again to resume timing.
NOTICE
If more laps are subsequently
timed, lap numbering resumes.
Numbering is not restartedat
lap 1 unless you delete the
current timing session in the
RACE INFO display mode.
Fastest lap anticipated
This function has to beactivated
in the SETUP RACETRACK
menu (see the section on the
SETUP MENU).
When you start a new lap your
intermediate times are taken
every time you cover a defined
section of the track and com-
pared with the corresponding
intermediate times of thebest lap
stored in memory.
The lap section for the
intermediate time
100 m
If your intermediate timesshow
that you are faster than on your
previous best lap the processor
anticipates that this lap will be
your new best time.The indic-
ator for the fastest lap 1lights
up.
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RACE INFO
Selecting saved lap
Repeatedly press button 1
or button 2to view each lap
stored in memory one after the
other.
Repeatedly press button 1to
step through the laps stored
in memory in the following se-
quence.Repeatedly press but-
ton 2to step through them in
the opposite sequence:
Best-ever lap BEST-EVER
Best lap logged in memory
BEST
Last lap logged in memory
LAST
All other laps logged in
memory
Aggregate time for alllaps
logged in memory TOTAL
Delete lap data logged in
memory DELETE LAPS.
Delete the best-ever lap
logged in memory BEST-
EVER DELETE.
Exit the RACE INFO EXIT
display mode.
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Information for alap
1In sequence:Top speed
(max), average speed (Ø)
and lowest speed (min) on
the lap currently displayed.
2In sequence:Average
throttle twistgrip position
(THROT) in percent, per-
centage of lap ridden with
brakes applied (BRAKE)
and number of gearshifts
(GEAR) on the lap currently
displayed.
3Lap for which the data on
the display apply.
4Distance ridden.
5Time for the lap currently
displayed.
6The riding mode most
commonly used is dis-
played continuously.
Exiting INFO MENU
Repeatedly press but-
ton 1or button 2until
RACE INFO EXIT appears
on the display.
Press and hold down button 2
to exit the RACE INFO display
mode.
The readings already recorded
remain saved in memory.
Alternatively: Press and hold
down button 1.
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Deleting timing logs
Repeatedly press button 1or
button 2until RACE INFO DE-
LETE LAPS appears on the
display.
Press and hold down button 2
to delete all the logged data
from memory.
All-time best lap
The all-time best lap (BEST-
EVER) is the fastest of all timed
laps and is updated as soon as a
faster lap BESTLAP is timed.
The all-time best lap remains
stored in memory even if the
timed laps are deleted.This
means that other races can sub-
sequently be timed and thelap
times of those races compared
with the best lap from earlier
races.
The all-time best lap can also be
deleted from memory.
If the all-time best lap is from a
race timed in the past, it is ac-
companied on the display by the
appropriate lap number.If the all-
time best lap shows without a lap
number, this lack of a lap number
indicates that the time is from a
race timed in the past but sub-
sequently deleted from memory.
Deleting lap times
Repeatedly press button 1
or button 2until the lap you
want to delete appears on the
display.
Press and hold down button 2
to delete the lap from memory.
If the lap you select for deletion
was
the best lap in memory BEST,
the lap in question is deleted.
The lap that was the second-
best time until the best time
was deleted becomes the new
best lap.
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the last lap in memory LAST,
the lap in question is deleted.
The lap that was the second-
last time until the last time was
deleted becomes the new last
lap.
a lap stored inmemory, the
lap in question is deleted.The
numbering of the remaining
laps remains unchanged.
Total time is reduced by the
time for the laps you delete.
Select BEST-EVER DE-
LETE and press and hold
down button 2to delete the
BEST-EVER lap time.
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SETUP MENU
Selecting a parameter
Select the SETUP MENU and
press and hold down button 2.
Repeatedly press button 1or
button 2until the submenu
you want appears on the
display.
Press and hold down button 2
to open the submenu you
want.
Each time button 1is pressed
the possible parameters
are shown in the sequence
described below; each time
button 2is pressed the
parameters are shown inreverse
sequence.
SETUP EQUIPMENT
Adjust the alarm system setting
(DWA) DWA AUTO ON/OFF.
Set the time CLOCK TIME.
Adjust display brightness
DISP BRIGHT.
Switch warning for defective
bulbs on/off WARN LAMP.
Switch gearshift light on/off
GSL ON/OFF RPM.
Gearshift-light brightness
GSL BRIGHT
Gearshift-light frequency
GSL FREQ
Change units of measure for
speed, range, temperature, av-
erage consumption, distance
and time UNITS
SETUP RACETRACK
Set LAPTIMER readings:Cur-
rent lap RUN, time required for
preceding lap LAST, best lap
BEST, total of all laps logged
in memory TOTAL, best-ever
lap BEStEV
Display-freeze period forthe
most recent time HOLD
Debounce time (time that must
elapse before a new lap can
be started) of the TRIP/INFO
button for operating the LAP-
TIME DEB-TM
Activate or deactivate
BESTLAP BLIP ON/OFF.
Change settings for operating
the LAPTIME by the
headlight-flasher button
and the TRIP/INFO button.
TRIG AUTO: operate by
headlight-flasher button
and TRIP/INFO button;
TRITG MANUAL: operate by
headlight-flasher button only;
EXTERN: operate by TRIP/
INFO button only.
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Overview SETUP MENU
—Solid line:short-press the
button.
‑ ‑Broken line:press and
hold down the button.
1Settings of the display
2Settings for the racetrack
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Setting parameters
Press and hold down button 2
until the parameter starts to
flash.
Repeatedly press button 1or
button 2until the value you
want appears on the display.
When the value you want is
shown:
Press and hold down button 2
until the value stops flashing.
The value is saved.
Exiting SETUP mode
To exit the SETUP MENU,
press and hold down button 1.
A value that is stillflashing will
not be saved.
Alternatively: Repeatedly
press button 1or button 2until
SETUP MENU EXIT ap-
pears on the display.
When SETUP MENU EXIT ap-
pears:
Press and hold down button 2
to exit the SETUP MENU.
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Spring preload
Adjustment for front
suspension
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)OE
Front spring preload has to
be adjusted to suit therider's
weight.Increase spring preload
for heavier riders, decrease
spring preload for lighter riders.
Adjustment for rear
suspension
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of therear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle.Increase spring pre-
load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Make sure there is no load
on the motorcycle; removeall
items of luggage, if carried.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to slacken screw 1.
Hold the motorcycle upright
(do not prop it on the side
stand) and measure distance D
from bottom edge 1of the
number-plate carrier to screw2
of the chain guard.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance ofa
second person, measure
distance Dbetween points 1
and 2again and calculate the
difference (negative spring
displacement) between the two
readings.
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Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
20...24 mm (With rider 85 kg)
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
To reduce negative spring dis-
placement (increase spring pre-
load, in other words), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting ring 2in dir-
ection B.
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
preload, in other words), use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 2
in direction A.
Tighten screw 1to the spe-
cified tightening torque.
Clamping screw to top
spring retainer
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)OE
3 Nm
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Start the engine.
NOTICE
Before adjusting spring preload
make sure there is no load on
the motorcycle; remove allitems
of luggage, if carried.
Set the damping (DDC) toSOFT
for one-up riding.
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Hold the motorcycle upright,
preferably with the assistance
of a second person (do not
prop the motorcycle onthe
side stand).
Measure distance Dfrom bot-
tom edge 1of the number-
plate carrier to screw 2of the
chain guard.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance ofa
second person, measure
distance Dbetween points 1
and 2again and calculate the
difference (negative spring
displacement) between the two
readings.
Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Suspension compression at
rear wheel
20...24 mm (With rider 85 kg)
To reduce negative spring dis-
placement (increase spring pre-
load, in other words), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting ring 1in dir-
ection A.
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
preload, in other words), use
the tool from the on-board
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 1
in direction B.
Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Start the engine.
NOTICE
Before adjusting spring preload
make sure there is no load on
the motorcycle; remove allitems
of luggage, if carried.
Set the damping (DDC) toSOFT
for one-up riding.
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Hold the motorcycle upright,
preferably with the assistance
of a second person (do not
prop the motorcycle onthe
side stand).
Measure distance Dbetween
bottom edge 1of the slider
tube and front axle 2.
Apply the rider's weight to the
motorcycle.
With the assistance ofa
second person, measure
distance Dbetween points 1
and 2again and calculate the
difference (negative spring
displacement) between the two
readings.
Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Negative spring displacement
of front wheel
6...10 mm (With rider 85 kg)
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
To reduce negative spring dis-
placement (increase spring pre-
load, in other words), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting screws 1in
direction A.
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
preload, in other words),
use the tool from the on-
board toolkit to turn adjusting
screws 3in direction B.
Damping
Correct setting for the
damping characteristic
Damping must be adapted tosuit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
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duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting compression-
stage damping for front
wheel
Adjust compression-stage
damping by turning adjusting
screw 1on the left fork leg.
To increase damping:Use the
tool from the on-board kitto
turn the adjusting screw inthe
appropriate direction so that
mark 1points to a higher read-
ing on the scale.
To reduce damping:Use the
tool from the on-board kitto
turn the adjusting screw inthe
appropriate direction so that
mark 1points to a lower read-
ing on the scale.
Compression stage, ba-
sic setting, front
Position 1 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 3 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Adjust the rebound-stage
damping for front wheel
Adjust rebound-stage damping
by turning adjusting screw 1on
the right fork leg.
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To increase damping:Use the
tool from the on-board kitto
turn the adjusting screw inthe
appropriate direction so that
mark 1points to a higher read-
ing on the scale.
To reduce damping:Use the
tool from the on-board kitto
turn the adjusting screw inthe
appropriate direction so that
mark 1points to a lower read-
ing on the scale.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, front
Position 1 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 3 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Adjust compression-stage
damping by turning adjusting
screw 1.
To increase damping:Use the
tool from the on-board kitto
turn the adjusting screw inthe
appropriate direction so that
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mark 1points to a higher read-
ing on the scale.
To reduce damping:Use the
tool from the on-board kitto
turn the adjusting screw inthe
appropriate direction so that
mark 1points to a lower read-
ing on the scale.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
Position 1 (comfortable setting
with rider 85 kg)
Position 4 (normal setting with
rider 85 kg)
Position 7 (sports setting with
rider 85 kg)
Factory default settings,
front wheel
Reset the factory defaults as
stated below.
Factory default settings
for compression/rebound
stages, front
Position 3
Factory default settings,
rear wheel
Reset the factory defaults as
stated below.
Factory default setting
for rebound stage, rear
Position 4
Viewing suspension
damping with DDC
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)OE
Switching on ignition (40).
Press button 1briefly to view
the current setting.
Damping is shown in area 1and
load in area 2of the multifunc-
tion display.
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The setting shows briefly, then
disappears automatically.
Adjusting suspension
damping with DDC
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)OE
Switching on ignition (40).
Press button 1briefly to view
the current setting.
To adjust damping:
Repeatedly press button 1until
the setting you want to use
appears on the display.
NOTICE
You can adjust the damping
characteristic while the motor-
cycle is on the move.
The following settings are avail-
able:
SOFT: Comfortable damping
characteristic
NORM: Normal damping char-
acteristic
HARD: Sporty damping char-
acteristic
To adjust load:
Repeatedly press button 1and
hold until the setting you want
to use appears on thedisplay.
NOTICE
The load cannot be set while the
motorcycle is in motion.
The following settings are avail-
able:
One-up
Two-up
Removing/installing
mirrors
Removing mirror
Push protective cap 1up.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to slacken nut 2.
NOTICE
When removing the right mir-
ror, make sure that the brake-
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fluid reservoir remains correctly
secured.
Remove mirror 3.
Using the tool from the on-
board toolkit, retighten nut 2.
Installing mirrors
Install mirror 3.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to tighten nut 2.
Locknut (mirror) to
clamping piece
Joining compound:Multi-wax
spray
Locknut (mirror) to
clamping piece
20 Nm
Clip protective cap 1into posi-
tion.
Removing and installing
number-plate carrier
Remove the number-plate
carrier
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat (61).
Remove the cable tie arrow
and disconnect plug 1for the
number-plate carrier.
NOTICE
If thenumber-plate carrieris re-
moved in preparation fora race-
track session, the electronics
detect a bulb failure and the
appropriate warning appears
on the display.Activating the
EQIP WARN LAMP function in
the SETUP MENU suppresses
this warning.
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Work plug 1with the cable
through tail bottom section 2
until clear.
with alarm system (DWA)OE
Disconnect plug 1for the anti-
theft alarm.
NOTICE
Before disconnecting the plugfor
the anti-theft alarm, check that
DWA has beendeactivated inthe
SETUP MENU.
Remove screw 4.
Remove anti-theft alarm 2, dis-
engaging it from bracket 3.
Disengage plug 1for the
number-plate carrier.
Remove body-bound rivet 2.
Remove bracket 3for the anti-
theft alarm.
Remove screws 4with wash-
ers 3.
Remove number-plate carrier 2
and work cable leg 1out until
clear.
Install the rear seat (61).
Installing number-plate
carrier
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat (61).
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Hold number-plate carrier 2in
position and work cable leg 1
into position.
Install screws 4with wash-
ers 3.
Number-plate carrier to
rear frame
5 Nm
with alarm system (DWA)OE
Install bracket 3for the anti-
theft alarm.
Install body-bound rivet 2.
Secure plug 1for the number-
plate carrier.
Insert anti-theft alarm 2, enga-
ging it in bracket 3.
Install screw 4.
Connect plug 1for the anti-
theft alarm.
Work plug 1with the cable
through tail bottom section 2.
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Connect plug 1, hold it in po-
sition and secure the cable
tie arrow.
NOTICE
If the warning for bulbfailure is
suppressed in preparation fora
race-track session, before the
motorcycle is ridden onpublic
roads the warning has to be
reactivated by selecting the
EQIP WARN LAMP function in
the SETUP MENU.
Install the rear seat (61).
Removing and installing
front turn indicators
Removing front flashing
turn indicator
NOTICE
The procedure described here
for the right side apply applies by
analogy to the left side panel.
Removing right cover (135).
Remove screw 1and remove
the turn indicator.Work the
cable through the fairing side
panel.
Protect the plug on the motor-
cycle to prevent the ingress of
foreign matter.
Installing right cover (136).
Installing front flashing
turn indicator
Removing right cover (135).
Work the cable through the
fairing side panel.
Hold the flashing turn indicator
in position and install screw 1.
Installing right cover (136).
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Riding
Safetyinstructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Complywithchecklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Starting............................. 94
Runningin.......................... 98
Shiftinggear........................ 99
Brakes............................. 101
Parkingyourmotorcycle. . . . . . . . . . .102
Refuelling.......................... 103
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion ................................105
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Safety instructions
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing!Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year.Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
WARNING
Handling adversely affected
by overloading andimbal-
anced loads.
Risk of falling
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with theinstructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
with tank rucksackOA
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
≤5 kg
with rear softbagOA
Note the maximum payload
and the speed limit for riding
with the rear softbag fitted.
Payload of rear softbag
max 5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
rear softbag fitted to the mo-
torcycle
max 220 km/h
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:
Settings of thespring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
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Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Exhaust gases adversely af-
fecting health.
Risk of asphyxiation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of burn injury
CAUTION
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use.
Risk of burn injury
When you park the vehicle
make sure that no-one and no
objects can come into contact
with the hot engine and ex-
haust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the fol-
lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engineimmediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
converter.
Damage to catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at stand-
still.
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling.In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motor-
cycle (e.g.engine manage-
ment ECU, throttle valves,
clutch).
Damage to the affected parts,
failure ofsafety-relevant func-
tions.Damage due to tampering
is not covered by the warranty.
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Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off:
Operation of the brake system
Operation of the lights andsig-
nalling equipment
Checking clutch function
( 136).
Check the tyre tread depth
( 140).
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)OE
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel (78).
Adjusting compression-stage
damping for front wheel
( 82).
Adjust the rebound-stage
damping for front wheel
( 82).
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
( 83).
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)OE
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel (79).
Adjusting spring preload for
front wheel (80).
Adjust the suspension damping
with DDC (85).
Checking engine oil level
( 126).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (128).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (129).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes (130).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes (131).
Check coolant level (132).
Lubricating chain (137).
Checking chain tension
( 138).
Starting
Start engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 95)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (96)
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (97)
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (97)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
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NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged.The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
For a cold engine start and low
temperatures:pull clutch.
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE
The start attempt is automatic-
ally interrupted if batteryvoltage
is too low.Recharge the battery
before you start the engine, or
use jump leads and a donor bat-
tery to start.
See the subsection onjump
starting in"Maintenance" for
more details.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re-
fuses to start.(168)
Pre-Ride-Check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the warning lights and the re-
volution counter when the igni-
tion is switched on:this is the
Pre-Ride-Check.The test is
aborted if you start the engine
before it completes.
Phase 1
Telltale and warning lights 1
light up, 'General' warning light
2shows yellow.
Needle 3of the revolution
counter moves all the way to the
position for maximum engine
revolutions.
All the segments in the display
light up.
Phase 2
The 'General' warning light
changes from yellow to red.
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Phase 3
The needle of the revolution
counter moves to the position
for zero engine revolutions.
The telltale and warning lights go
out.
The display switches to its ordin-
ary display mode.
If a warning light does not show:
WARNING
Faulty warning lights.
No indication of malfunctions.
Check all the warning and tell-
tale lights.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad Race ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis toensureits
operability.Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
ABS telltale and warning
light flashes.
Phase 2
Pullaway test of the system
components with diagnostic
capability.
ABS telltale and warning
light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS symbol no longer
shows.
Check all the warning and tell-
tale lights.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete.(The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed for the wheel
sensors to be checked:min
5 km/h)
If an indicator showing anABS
fault appears when ABS self-dia-
gnosis completes:
You can continue to ride.Bear
in mind that the ABS function
and the integral braking func-
tion are not available or the
functionality might be subject
to certain restrictions.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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ASC self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad ASC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure itsop-
erability.Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
ASC telltale and warning
light slow-flashes.
Phase 2
Pullaway test of the system
components with diagnostic
capability.
ASC telltale and warning
light slow-flashes.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC symbol no longer
shows.
Check all the warning and tell-
tale lights.
ASC self-diagnosis not
completed
The ASC function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete.(The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed with the en-
gine running for the wheel-
speed sensors to be checked:
min 5 km/h)
If an indicator showing anASC
fault appears when ASC self-
diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride.Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available or the function-
ality might be subject to certain
restrictions.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DTC self-diagnosis
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
BMW Motorrad DTC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure itsop-
erability.Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the vehicle at a standstill.
DTC warning light slow-
flashes.
Phase 2
Pullaway test of the system
components with diagnostic
capability.
DTC warning light slow-
flashes.
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DTC self-diagnosis
completed
The DTC symbol no longer
shows.
Check all the warning and tell-
tale lights.
DTC self-diagnosis not
completed
The DTC function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete.(The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed with the en-
gine running for the wheel-
speed sensors to be checked:
min 5 km/h)
If an indicator showing aDTC
fault appears after DTC self-dia-
gnosis completes:
You can continue to ride.Bear
in mind that the DTC function
is not available or the function-
ality might be subject to certain
restrictions.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Running in
Engine
Until the running-in check (first
inspection), vary the throttle
opening and engine-speed
range frequently; avoid riding
at constant engine rpm forpro-
longed periods.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads.
Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
Running-in speed
<7000 min-1 (Odometer read-
ing 0...300 km)
Running-in speed
<9000 min-1 (Odometer read-
ing 300...1000 km)
no full load(Odometer reading
0...1000 km)
Note the mileage after which
the running-in check should be
carried out.
NOTICE
Engine rpm is governed bythe
electronic engine management
system until the vehicle has
undergone its running-in check.
The authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer deactivates this rpm
governing function when the
motorcycle is brought in for its
running-in check.
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Mileage until the
running-in check
500...1200 km
Engine-rpm govern-
ing until the running-in
check
max 9000 min-1
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels.You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
WARNING
New brake pads.
Longer stopping distance.Risk
of accident.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face.This must beroughened by
riding in arestrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in.This running in pro-
cedure is essential if thetyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
New tyres losing grip on wet
roads and at extreme bank
angles.
Risk of accident
Ride carefully and avoid ex-
tremely sharp inclines.
Shifting gear
Gearshift light
Gearshift light 1shows the rider
two engine-speed thresholds:
Pullaway engine speed
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill with the engine running,
the gearshift light indicates the
ideal engine speed for a racing
start.
Gearshift light off:engine
speed too low
Gearshift light on:ideal engine
speed for pulling away
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Gearshift light flashing:engine
speed too high
Shift speed
When the motorcycle ison the
move, the gearshift light indicates
the engine speed at which the
rider should upshift.
Gearshift light flashes at preset
frequency:approaching upshift
rpm
Gearshift light goes out:the
engine has revved past upshift
rpm
The engine-speed thresholds
and the way in which the gear-
shift light indicates the various
states can becustomised in the
SETUP EQUIPMENT menu.
Shift assistant
with shift assistantOE
Your motorcycle is equipped
with a shift assistant evolved
from motorcycle-racing techno-
logy; the shift assistant enables
you to upshift in virtually all load
and engine-rpm ranges without
pulling the clutch or changing the
throttle-valve angle.The throttle
valve remains open to accelerate
the motorcycle and upshifttime
is reduced to a minimum.You
select the gear in the usual way
by means of the foot-operated
shift lever.
The sensor 1in the shift linkage
registers the shift request and
triggers shift assistance.
When you are riding at constant
speed with the engine revving
high in a low gear, upshifting
without disengaging the clutch
can cause a severe reaction to
the load change.BMW Motorrad
recommends disengaging the
clutch for upshifts in these cir-
cumstances.Itis advisable to
avoid using the shift assistant at
engine speeds close to the limits
at which the governor cuts in to
limit engine rpm.
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Shift assistance is notavailable in
the following situations:
Gearshifts with the clutch dis-
engaged
Gearshifts with the throttle
valve closed (engine overrun)
Downshifts
Installing gearshift lever
Slacken screw 1.
Disconnect shift lever 2from
selector shaft 3.
Move shift lever 2one tooth
to the right and slip it into en-
gagement.
Gearshift lever is moved down
to a lower position.
Align shift lever 2with selector
shaft 3so that selector shaft 3
projects slightly and tighten
screw 1.
Selector lever to selector
shaft
8 Nm
Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting for-
ward from the rear to the front
wheel.The sharper the motor-
cycle decelerates, the more load
is shifted to the front wheel.The
higher the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transmitted
without the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force you
apply to the brake lever.This
makes the best possible use
of the dynamic increase in load
at the front wheel.Remember
to pull the clutch at the same
time.In thesudden-stop brak-
ing situations that are trained so
frequently braking force is ap-
plied as rapidly as possible and
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with the rider's full force applied
to the brake levers; under these
circumstances the dynamic shift
in load distribution cannotkeep
pace with the increase inde-
celeration and the tyres cannot
transmit the full braking force to
the surface of the road.This can
increase stopping distance.Use
both brakes.The rear wheel can
evince a tendency to liftclear
of the ground.The BMW rear-
wheel lift assistant intervenes to
prevent the rear wheel from los-
ing contact with the ground.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear
brake on mountain descents.
Brake fade.Destruction of the
brakes due to overheating.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin-
ish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the vehicle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
WARNING
Moisture and dirt.
Diminished braking effect.
Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency
is restored.
Parking your
motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off the engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
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Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
ATTENTION
Additional weight placing
strain on the side stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it ispropped on
the side stand.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Refuelling
Fuel grade
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should besulphur-free or
with the lowest sulphur content
possible.
ATTENTION
Leaded fuel.
Damage to catalytic converter.
Do not attempt to run the
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives, e.g.
manganese or iron.
Fuels with a maximum Ethanol
content of 10 %, i.e.E10, can
be fuelled.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max.10 %
ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable.
Risk of fire and explosion.
Do not smoke.Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled.
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unsightly or
dull.
Clean plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
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Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
NOTICE
The volume of the tank can be
utilised to the full only when the
motorcycle is propped on its side
stand.
Open the protective cap.
Use the ignition key to unlock
cap 1of the fuel tank and pop
the cap open.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
NOTICE
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the newlevel
will not be registered and the fuel
warning light indicating that the
level is down to reserve will not
be switched off.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
cified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if it had been run dry and
the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
Usable fuel capacity
approx.17.5 l
Fuel reserve
approx.4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close the
protective cap.
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Securing motorcycle
for transportation
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro-
tected against scratching.Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
being lifted on to stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the as-
sistance of a second person.
Push the motorcycle ontothe
transportation flat andholdit in
position:do not place it on the
side stand.
ATTENTION
Trapping of components.
Component damage
Do not trap components such
as brake lines or cable legs.
At the front, loop a strap over
the bottom fork bridge on each
side.
Pull the straps down and tight.
At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear footrests onboth
sides and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.
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Ridingmode....................... 108
Modechanges..................... 110
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
RaceABS .........................110
Electronic engine management
withBMWMotorradASC . . . . . . . . . .113
Engine management with Dynamic
TractionControl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
DynamicDampingControl. . . . . . . . .115
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Riding mode
Riding mode selection
Different riding modes enable the
motorcycle's characteristics to
adapt to the prevailing weather
conditions, the road andtraffic,
and the rider's style of riding:
RAIN
ROAD (standard mode)
with Pro riding modesOE
DYNAMIC
DYNAMIC PRO (only with coding
plug inserted)
ATTENTION
Riding on public roads
with coding plug inserted,
vehicles with power
reduction.
Risk of accident.Voiding of ho-
mologation for riding on public
roads.
Do not use the coding plug
for riding a vehicle with power
reduction on public roads.
Mode selection is not available
on vehicles with reduced power
output.
Each of these modes produces
perceptible differences in the
way the motorcycle behaves.
ABS and/or ASC/DTC can be
switched off in each mode:the
explanations below invariably ap-
ply to the behaviour of the mo-
torcycle with these systems act-
ive.The mode last selected is
automatically reactivated after the
ignition has been switched off
and then on again.
The basic rule is:the sportier
the mode you select, the more
directly can you tap into the en-
gine's reserves of power.At the
same time, the level of rider as-
sistance that the ABS and ASC/
DTC systems offer decreases ac-
cordingly.
The RAIN,ROAD and DY-
NAMIC riding modes are set up
for riding with standard tyres re-
commended by BMW Motorrad.
The DYNAMIC PRO riding
mode is forrace-track condi-
tions and surfaces with avery
high level of grip.
Consequently, you mustalways
bear the following in mindwith
regard to your selection of a ride
mode:the sportier the setting,
the greater the challenge to your
riding skill!
RAIN
The engine's full power is not
made available.Power increase
when you open the throttle is
virtually linear, engine response is
soft.
The ABS system always inter-
venes early enough to prevent as
effectively as possible the wheels
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from locking and the rear wheel
from lifting off the ground.
The ASC/DTC system intervenes
early enough to prevent the rear
wheel from spinning whenever
possible.
ROAD
The engine's full power is avail-
able in ROAD mode.
The behaviour of the ABS is the
same as in RAIN mode.
The ASC/DTC system intervenes
later than in RAIN mode, so it
is possible to induce slight drift
when exiting corners.
with Pro riding modesOE
DYNAMIC
DYNAMIC is the sportiest mode
available without the coding plug
inserted.
In this mode, the ABS intervenes
later.It still prevents the wheels
from locking, but the function
that detects the tendency of
the rear wheel to lift clear of the
ground is deactivated.The rear
wheel can lift clear of the ground.
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
The DTC system intervenes
even later, so dynamic acceler-
ation is possible.
with Pro riding modesOE
DYNAMIC PRO
The DYNAMIC PRO mode can-
not be activated unless the cod-
ing plug is inserted.
The DYNAMIC PRO mode was
developed for situations in which
the rider has an open view of the
road ahead and the surround-
ings and is riding on surfaces
with the high level of grip gen-
erally encountered only onrace
tracks.Similarly, the assumption
on which theparameter settings
for this mode are based is that
the motorcycle is fittedwith tyres
with a very high level of surface
grip.
The behaviour of the ABS is the
same as inDYNAMIC mode, with
one exception:ABS control is
not active at the rear wheel when
the footbrake lever is pressed.
Under these circumstances, the
rear wheel can lock up.The
function for detecting the rear
wheel's tendency to lift clearof
the ground is also deactivated.
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
When this mode isselected, the
controller of the DTC system
assumes that the motorcycle is
running on tyres with maximum
grip.Long wheelies are possible
and the same applies to wheel-
ies at slight angles of lean, and it
is important to bear in mind that
under these circumstances it is
also possible that the motorcycle
might flip over backwards.
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Mode changes
A mode change involves func-
tions in the engine management
system, the ABS and the ASC/
DTC and DDC is possible only in
certain operating states:
No drive torque at the rear
wheel
No brake pressure in the brake
system.
In order to achieve this state,
The motorcycle must beat
a standstill with the ignition
switched on
or
The throttle twistgrip must be
in the fully closed position,
the brake levers must be in the
released positions.
The desired riding mode is ini-
tially preselected.The mode
change does not take place until
the systems in question are allin
the appropriate state.
The selection menu does not
disappear from the display un-
til the mode change has taken
place.
Brake system with
BMW Motorrad Race
ABS
Partially integral brakes
Your motorcycle is equipped with
partially integral brakes.Both
front and rear brakes are applied
when you pull the handbrake
lever.The footbrake lever acts
only on the rear brake.
ATTENTION
The integral braking func-
tion makes it very difficult to
spin the rear wheel by open-
ing the throttle with the front
brake applied to keep the
motorcycle stationary (burn-
out).
Damage to rear brake and clutch.
Do not attempt a burn-out
unless the ABS function is
switched OFF.
How does ABS work?
The amount of braking force that
can be transferred tothe road
depends on factors that include
the coefficient of friction of the
road surface.Loose stones, ice
and snow or a wet road all have
much lower coefficients of friction
than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
The lower the coefficient offric-
tion, the longer the braking dis-
tance.
If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent thatbrak-
ing force exceeds the maximum
transferable limit, the wheelsstart
to lock and the vehicle loses its
directional stability; a fallisim-
minent.Before this situation
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can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferable braking
force, so the wheels continue
to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective of the
condition of the road surface.
What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
Humps and surface irregular-
ities can cause the wheels to
lose contact temporarily with the
road surface; if this happens the
braking force that can be trans-
mitted to the road can drop to
zero.If the brakes are applied
under these circumstances the
ABS has to reduce braking force
to ensure that directional sta-
bility is maintained whenthe
wheels regain contact with the
road surface.At this instant the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
must assume an extremely low
coefficient of friction (gravel, ice,
snow), so that the wheels will
continue to rotate under all ima-
ginable circumstances, because
this is theprecondition for ensur-
ing directional stability.As soon
as is registers the actualcircum-
stances, the system reacts in-
stantly and adjusts braking force
accordingly to achieve optimum
braking.
What feedback does the
rider receive from the
BMW Motorrad Race
ABS?
If the ABS has toreduce braking
force on account of thecircum-
stances described above, vibra-
tion is perceptible throughthe
handbrake lever.
When the handbrake lever is
pulled, brake pressure is also
built up at the rear wheel by
the integral function.If the
brake pedal is depressed after
the handbrake lever ispulled,
the brake pressure built up
beforehand is perceptible as
counter-pressure sooner thanis
the case when the brake pedal is
depressed either before or at the
same time as the brake lever is
pulled.
Rear wheel lift
Even under severe braking, a
high level of tyre grip can mean
that the front wheel does not
lock up until very late, if at all.
Consequently, ABS does notin-
tervene until very late, if at all.
Under these circumstances the
rear wheel can lift off the ground,
and the outcome can be a high-
siding situation in which the mo-
torcycle can flip over.
WARNING
Rear wheel lift due to severe
braking.
Risk of falling
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When you brake sharply, bear
in mind that ABS control can-
not always be relied on to pre-
vent the rear wheel from lifting
clear of the ground.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock.If
the system registers implaus-
ible values for a lengthy period
the ABS function is deactivated
for safety reasons and an ABS
fault message is issued.Self-dia-
gnosis has to complete before
fault messages can beissued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex-
ceptional riding conditions can
lead to a fault message being is-
sued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Heating up with the motorcycle
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral
or with a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked by the en-
gine brake for a lengthy period,
for example while descending
steep gradients.
If a fault message should
be triggered due to one of
the above-described driving
conditions, the ABS function can
be re-activated by switching the
ignition off and then on again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
WARNING
Brake system not regularly
serviced.
Risk of accident
In order to ensure that the
BMW Motorrad Race ABS is
always maintained in optimum
condition, it is essential foryou
to comply strictly with the spe-
cified inspection intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
Race ABS permits must not be
used as an excuse for careless
riding.ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
Take care when cornering!When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad Race ABS isun-
able to counteract their effects.
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Electronic engine
management with
BMW Motorrad ASC
How does ASC work?
The BMW Motorrad ASC system
compares the speed of rotation
of the front wheel and the rear
wheel.The differential is usedto
compute slip as a measure ofthe
reserves of stability available at
the rear wheel.If slip exceeds a
certain limit, the engine control
intervenes and adapts the engine
torque accordingly.
What is the design
baseline for
BMW Motorrad ASC?
BMW Motorrad ASC is anassist-
ant system for the rider for use
on public roads.The extent to
which the rider affects ASC con-
trol can beconsiderable (weight
shifts when cornering, items of
luggage loose on the motor-
cycle), especially when style of
riding takes rider and machine
close to the limits imposed by
physics.
The system is notoptimised for
special requirements that apply
under extreme competitive situ-
ations off-road or on the race
course.The BMW Motorrad
ASC can bedeactivated in these
cases.
WARNING
Risky riding.
Risk of accident despite ASC.
Invariably, it remains the rider's
responsibility to adapt riding
style to riding conditions.
Do not take risks that would
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
Special situations
In accordance with the laws of
physics, the ability to accelerate
is restricted more and more as
the angle of heel increases.Con-
sequently, there can bea per-
ceptible reduction in acceleration
out of very tight bends.
The speeds of the front and
rear wheels are compared as
one means of detecting therear
wheel's incipient tendency to
spin or slip sideways.If the sys-
tem registers implausible values
for a lengthy period the ASC
function is deactivated forsafety
reasons and an ASC fault mes-
sage is issued.Self-diagnosis
has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
The following exceptional
riding conditions can lead to
an automatic shutdown of the
BMW Motorrad ASC:
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Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (Wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
vehicle held stationary by ap-
plying the front brake (Burn
Out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil-
iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
If the front wheel lifts clear of the
ground under severe accelera-
tion, the ASC reduces engine
torque until the front wheel re-
gains contact with the ground.
Under these circumstances,
BMW Motorrad recommends
rolling the throttle slightly closed
so as to restore stability with the
least possible delay.
When riding on a slippery sur-
face, never snap the throttle
twistgrip fully closed without
pulling the clutch at the same
time.Engine braking torque can
cause the rear wheel to lock, with
a corresponding lossofstability.
The BMW Motorrad ASC isun-
able to control a situation of this
nature.
Engine management
with Dynamic Traction
Control
How does DTC work?
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
The BMW Motorrad DTC system
compares the speed of rotation
of the front wheel and the rear
wheel.The differential is usedto
compute slip as a measure ofthe
reserves of stability available at
the rear wheel.If slip exceeds a
certain limit, the engine control
intervenes and adapts the engine
torque accordingly.
WARNING
Risky riding.
Risk of accident despite DTC.
Invariably, it remains the rider's
responsibility to adapt riding
style to riding conditions.
Do not take risks that would
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
Special situations
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)OE
In accordance with the laws of
physics, the ability to accelerate
is restricted more and more as
the angle of heel increases.Con-
sequently, there can bea per-
ceptible reduction in acceleration
out of very tight bends.
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The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared and the
angle of heel taken into account
as one means ofdetecting the
rear wheel's incipient tendency to
spin or slip sideways.If the elec-
tronic processor receives values
that it considers implausible over
a lengthy period, a dummy value
is used for the angle of heel or
the DTC function is switched off.
Under these circumstances the
indicator for a DTC faultshows.
Self-diagnosis has tocomplete
before fault messages can beis-
sued.
The BMW Motorrad DTC sys-
tem can shut down automatically
under the exceptional riding con-
ditions outlined below.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (Wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with
the vehicle held stationary
by applying the front brake
(Burn Out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral
or with a gear engaged.
If the front wheel lifts clear of the
ground under severe accelera-
tion, the DTC reduces engine
torque until the front wheel re-
gains contact with the ground.
Under these circumstances,
BMW Motorrad recommends
rolling the throttle slightly closed
so as to restore stability with the
least possible delay.
When riding on a slippery sur-
face, never snap the throttle
twistgrip fully closed without
pulling the clutch at the same
time.Engine braking torque can
cause the rear wheel to skid, with
a corresponding lossofstability.
The BMW Motorrad DTC isun-
able to control a situation of this
nature.
Dynamic Damping
Control
How does DDC work?
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC)OE
Dynamic Damping Control (DDC)
is asemi-active suspension sys-
tem that reacts automatically to
riding manoeuvres and changes
in surface condition, constantly
correcting the damping in ac-
cordance with the situation.
Movement of the rearspring
strut is registered bythe ride
height sensor.The electric
damper valve is opened/closed
depending on the determined
direction of travel and speed of
travel as well as on the chosen
ride mode.Front-wheel damping
also depends on the ridingmode,
but spring travel is not measured.
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General instructions
CAUTION
Use ofother-make products.
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 vehicles without
constituting a safety hazard.
Country-specific official author-
isation does not suffice as as-
surance.Tests conducted by
these instances cannot make
provision for all operating con-
ditions experienced by BMW
vehicles and, consequently,
they are not sufficient in some
circumstances.
Use only parts and accessor-
ies approved by BMW for your
vehicle.
BMW has conducted extens-
ive testing of the parts and ac-
cessory products to establish
that they are safe,functional and
suitable.Consequently, BMW
accepts product liability.BMW
accepts no liability whatsoever for
parts and accessories that it has
not approved.
Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all
the legal requirements.Make
sure that the vehicle does not
infringe the national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.
Your BMW Motorrad dealer can
offer expert advice on the choice
of genuine BMW parts, accessor-
ies and other products.
You can examine all the optional
accessories from BMW Motorrad
by visiting our website:
"www.bmw-motorrad.com".
Luggage
Loading
WARNING
Handling adversely affected
by overloading andimbal-
anced loads.
Risk of falling
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with theinstructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
characteristic and tyre pres-
sures to suit total weight.
with tank rucksackOA
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack.
Payload of tank rucksack
≤5 kg
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Accessories
with rear softbagOA
Note the maximum payload
and the speed limit for riding
with the rear softbag fitted.
Payload of rear softbag
max 5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
rear softbag fitted to the mo-
torcycle
max 220 km/h
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Accessories
Maintenance
Generalinstructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Toolkit............................. 122
Rear-wheelstand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Front-wheelstand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Engineoil.......................... 126
Brakesystem...................... 127
Coolant............................ 132
Bodypanels .......................133
Clutch .............................136
Chain ..............................137
Wheels ............................139
Lighting............................ 148
Fuses.............................. 156
Jump-starting...................... 157
Battery............................. 158
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General instructions
The Maintenance chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable.The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and repair
work in the Repair Manual on
DVD for your vehicle, which is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and athorough know-
ledge of thetechnology involved.
If you are indoubt, consult a
specialist workshop, preferably
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Toolkit
1Hook wrench
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel(78).
2Reversible screwdriver
blade
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
Removing and installing
body panels.
Remove the front seat
( 62).
Replacing bulbs for front
and rear turn indicators
( 153).
3Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 17
3Mirror clamp
4Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 10/13
Removing battery
( 159).
with Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)OE
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel(79).
Installing gearshift lever
( 101).
5Reversible-blade screw-
driver with star-head and
plain tips
Adjusting compression-
stage damping for front
wheel (82).
Adjust the rebound-
stage damping for front
wheel (82).
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
( 83).
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6Spare fuses with puller tool
Miniature fuses, 4 A, 7.5A
and 10 A
Puller tool for removing
fuses
Spare fuses
7Plastic adapter for socket
wrench
with Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC)OE
Adjusting spring preload
for front wheel(80).
8Torx bit, T25
Removing and installing
body panels.
Remove the front seat
( 62).
Rear-wheel stand
Install the rear-wheel
stand
ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
being lifted on to stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the as-
sistance of a second person.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Use basic stand with the
adapters.The basic stand
and its accessory components
are available from your
BMW Motorrad authorised
dealer.
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Install adapter pins 1in the rear
wheel swinging arm on left and
right and tighten to the spe-
cified torque.
Swinging-arm adapter to
rear wheel swinging arm
20 Nm
Turn brackets 1long ends out.
Adjust adapters 2to the width
of the pins inserted in the rear
wheel swinging arm.
Set the height of the rear-
wheel stand to raise the rear
wheel slightly clear of the
ground.
Engage the rear-wheel stand in
the rear wheel swinging arm
and apply even pressure to
push it down to the ground.
Front-wheel stand
Installing the front-wheel
stand
ATTENTION
Vehicle supported only on
a front-wheel standandits
rear wheel.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
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First prop the vehicle on the
rear-wheel stand, then lift it
with the front-wheel stand.
ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
being lifted on to stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the as-
sistance of a second person.
Lift the motorcycle, preferably
with a BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 123).
Use basic stand with the
adapters.The basic stand
and its accessory components
are available from your
BMW Motorrad authorised
dealer.
Insert adapter pins 1into the
front suspension on leftand
right.
Turn brackets 1with long ends
facing inwards.
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Adjust adapters 2to the width
of the pins inserted in the front
suspension.
Set the height of the front-
wheel stand to raise the front
wheel far enough off the
ground to turn freely.
Engage the front-wheel stand
in the frontsuspension and
apply even pressure to push it
down to the ground.
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 theoil level
Check the oil level only
after a lengthy ride or when
the engine is at operating
temperature.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
NOTICE
As acontribution toreducing
environmental impact,
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the engine oil on
occasion after a trip of at least 50
km.
Switch off the ignition.
Wait five minutes for the oil to
drain into the oil pan.
Check the oil level in oil-level
indicator 1.
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Engine oil, specified level
between MIN and MAX marks
Engine oil, capacity
Viscosity class
approx.3.5 l (with filter
change)
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Top up the engine oil (127).
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Top up the engine oil
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Remove cap 1of the oil filler
neck.
ATTENTION
Not enough or too much en-
gine oil.
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Checking engine oil level
( 126).
Install oil filler cap 1.
Brake system
Checking function of
brakes
Operate the brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
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If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure.
Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trainedand
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the handlebars to the full-
lock position.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness.Viewing dir-
ection:From the rear toward
brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 0.8 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
If the brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum.
Diminished braking effect.Dam-
age to the brakes.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
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wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
If genuine BMW Motorrad
brake pads are not installed,
it is absolutely essential to
measure the thickness of the
brake-pad carrier plates.
Thickness of brake-pad
carrier plate
min 4.5 mm
If the thickness of the carrier
plates is insufficient:
WARNING
Use of unsuitable brake
pads.
Failure of the brake system due
to loss of the brake pads.
Use only brake pads with car-
rier plates at least 4.5 mm
thick.
BMW Motorrad recommends
installing only genuine
BMW Motorrad brake pads.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction:from the rear
toward brake pads 1.
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Brake-pad wear limit,
rear
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum.
Diminished braking effect.Dam-
age to the brakes.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Move the handlebars tothe
straight-ahead position.
Check the brake fluid level in
brake fluid reservoir 1.
NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink.
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Brake fluid level, front
Brake fluid, DOT4
It isimpermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.
NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink.
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Brake fluid level, rear
Brake fluid, DOT4
It isimpermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark.(Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorisedBMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant
Check coolant level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check the coolant level in ex-
pansion tank 1.Viewing direc-
tion:From in front toward the
outside of the right side panel.
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Coolant, specified level
between MIN and MAX marks
on the expansion tank(engine
cold)
If the coolant drops below the
permitted level:
Top up the coolant.
Top up coolant
Remove the side panel
( 134).
Open cap 1of the expansion
tank.
Top up coolant to specified
level.
Check coolant level (132).
Close the cap of the expansion
tank.
Installing right side panel
( 134).
Body panels
Removing right side panel
NOTICE
The procedure described here
for the right side apply applies by
analogy to the left side panel.
Switching off ignition (41).
with engine spoilerOE
Remove screws 1.
Disengage retaining hook 2
and remove engine spoiler 3.
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Remove screws 1.
Disengage right side panel 2
from grommets 3, taking care
to start bydisengaging the rear
first, and then work the side
panel forward to remove.
Installing right side panel
Begin by seating side panel 1
at the front and then seat
the rear of the panel in
grommets 2.
Install screws 3.
with engine spoilerOE
Install engine spoiler 1, making
sure that retaining hook 2is
secured.
Install screws 3.
Removing headlight
fairing
Switching off ignition (41).
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Remove screws 1and remove
windscreen 2.
Remove screw 1.
Ease left cover 2aside and
disengage it from both hold-
ers 3.
Disconnect plug 4for the
flashing turn indicators.
Remove screw 1.
Ease right cover 2aside and
disengage it from both hold-
ers 3.
Remove cable tie arrow.
Disconnect plug 4for the
flashing turn indicators.
Remove the right cover.
Remove screws 1and head-
light fairing 2.
Installing headlight fairing
Hold headlight fairing 1in posi-
tion and secure with screws 2.
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Work left cover 1into position
from above.
Connect plug 2for the flashing
turn indicators and route the
cable.
Secure the left cover in hold-
ers 3.
Install screw 4.
Work right cover 1into position
from above.
Connect plug 2for the flashing
turn indicators and route the
cable.
Secure the right cover in hold-
ers 3.
Install screw 4.
Install windscreen 1and
screws 2.
Windscreen to holder for
instrument panel
5 Nm
Clutch
Checking clutch function
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
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an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking clutch-lever
play
Pull clutch lever 1until resist-
ance is perceptible.
In this position, measure clutch
play Abetween the handlebar
fitting and the clutch lever.
Clutch-lever play
0.5...1.0 mm (at the handlebar
fitting, with engine cold)
Clutch play is out of tolerance:
Adjust the clutch-lever play
( 137).
Adjust the clutch-lever
play
To increase clutch play:turn
screw 1in the tightening dir-
ection, i.e.into the handlebar
fitting.
To reduce clutch play:turn
screw 1in the loosening direc-
tion, i.e.out of the handlebar
fitting.
Checking clutch-lever play
( 137).
Repeat the steps in this pro-
cedure until clutch play is set
correctly.
Chain
Lubricating chain
ATTENTION
Inadequate cleaning and lub-
rication of the drive chain.
Accelerated wear.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.
Lubricate the chain more fre-
quently if themotorcycle is
ridden in wet, dusty or dirty
conditions.
Lubricate the drive chain
at regular intervals.
min 800 km
Switch the ignition off and se-
lect neutral.
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Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
To prolong chain life,
BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of BMW Motorrad
chain lubricant or:
Lubricant
Chain spray
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the rear wheel until it
reaches the position with the
lowest amount of chain sag.
Use a screwdriver topush
chain 1up and down at a point
midway along the run between
pinion and sprocket and meas-
ure difference A.
Chain deflection
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
If measured value isoutside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain tension
( 138).
Adjust the chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Slacken nut 1for the quick-
release axle.
Slacken locknuts 3on left and
right.
Use adjusting screws 2on left
and right to adjust chain ten-
sion.
Checking chain tension
( 138).
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Make sure that scale read-
ings 4are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts 3on left and
right to the specified tightening
torque.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
19 Nm
Tighten nut 1for the quick-
release axle to the specified
tightening torque.
Rear quick-release axle
in swinging arm
Thread-locking compound:
mechanical
100 Nm
Checking the chain wear
Engage 1st gear.
Turn the rear wheel in the nor-
mal direction of travel until the
chain is tensioned.
Measure the length of the
chain over 10 rivets below the
rear wheel swinging arm.
Permissible chain length
max 144.30 mm (measured
centre to centre over
10 pins, chain pulled taut)
If the chain hasstretched to the
maximum permissible length:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Wheels
Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre,
BMW Motorrad tests and
classifies as roadworthy certain
makes.BMW Motorrad cannot
assess the suitability or provide
any guarantee of roadsafety for
other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by
BMW Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer or on
the Internet at www.bmw-
motorrad.com.
Effect of wheel size on
chassis and suspension
control systems
Wheel size is veryimportant as
a parameter for therunning-
gear control systems ABS and
ASC/DTC. In particular, the
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diameter and the width ofa
vehicle's wheels are programmed
into the control unit and are
fundamental to all calculations.
Any change in these influencing
variables, caused for example
by a switch to wheels other
than those installed ex-works,
can have serious effects on
the performance of the control
systems.
The sensor rings are essential
for correct wheel-speed calcula-
tion, and they too must match
the motorcycle's control sys-
tems and consequently cannot
be changed.
If you decide that you would like
to fit non-standard wheels to
your motorcycle, it is very im-
portant to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.In some cases, the data
programmed into the control
units can be changed to suit the
new wheel sizes.
Checking rims
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have any damaged rims in-
spected by a specialist work-
shop and replaced if neces-
sary, preferably by an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Check the tyre tread
depth
WARNING
Riding with badly worn tyres
Risk of accident due to impaired
handling
If applicable, have thetyres
changed in good time before
they wear to the minimum
tread depth permitted by law.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
NOTICE
Wear indicators are built intothe
main profile grooves on each
tyre.The tyre is worn out when
the tyre tread has worn down
to the level of the marks.The
locations of the marks are indic-
ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to min-
imum:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
able.
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Removing front wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove screw 1and remove
the wheel-speed sensor from
its bore.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could bescratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
ATTENTION
Brake pads pushed together
with brake caliper removed.
It is not possible to slip the brake
caliper over the brake disc.
Do not operate the brake lever
while a brake caliper has been
removed.
Remove screws 1of the brake
calipers on left and right.
Force the brake pads 1slightly
apart by rotational movement
of the brake caliper 2against
brake disc 3.
Carefully pull the brake calipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
Lift the motorcycle, preferably
with a BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 123).
Lift the front of the motorcycle
until the front wheel is clear of
the ground, preferably using
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a BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
Installing the front-wheel stand
( 124).
ATTENTION
Incorrectly aligned threaded
bush in front suspension.
Damage to wheel speed sensor.
ABS malfunction.
Left axle clamping screws
locate the threaded bush; do
not loosen or remove these
screws.
Slacken right axle clamping
screws 1.
Remove quick-release axle 2,
while supporting the wheel.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.
Installing front wheel
WARNING
Use ofanon-standard wheel.
Malfunctions in operation of ABS
and ASC/DTC.
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC/DTC systems at the
start of this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque.
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ATTENTION
Front wheel installed wrong
way round.
Risk of accident
Note direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on tyre or rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
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Raise the front wheel, insert
quick-release axle 1and
tighten to specified torque.
Quick-release axle in
threaded bush
50 Nm
Tighten right axle clamping
screws 2to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Clamping screws in axle
holder
Tightening sequence:Tighten
screws six times in alternate
sequence
19 Nm
Remove the rear-wheel stand
and the front wheel stand.
Ease the brake calipers on to
the brake discs.
Hold left brake caliper 1in
place and position cable
guide 2.
Install screws 3and tighten to
the specified tightening torque.
Radial brake caliper to
axle mount
38 Nm
Secure the cable for the wheel-
speed sensor in the holder ar-
row.
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Insert the wheel-speed sensor
into the bore and secure it with
screw 1.
Hold right brake caliper 1in
position, install screws 2and
tighten to specified torque.
Radial brake caliper to
axle mount
38 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
Firmly pull the brake lever until
the pressure point is percept-
ible, and repeat this operation
several times.
Removing rear wheel
Lift the motorcycle, preferably
with a BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 123).
Slip wooden chocks or similar
under the rear wheel to prevent
it from dropping out after the
quick-release axle has been
removed.
Press brake caliper 1against
brake disc 2
Brake pistons are pushed back.
Remove axle nut 1with
washer.
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Slacken locknuts 2on left and
right.
Slacken adjusting screws 3on
left and right.
Remove adjusting plate 4and
push the axle in as far as it will
go.
Remove quick-release axle 1
and remove adjusting plate 2.
Roll the rear wheel as far
forward as possible and
disengage chain 1from the
sprocket.
Remove screw 1and
disengage the brake line from
holder 2.
When rolling the rear wheel
clear of themotorcycle, take
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care not to damage wheel-
speed sensor 1.
Roll the rear wheel to the rear
and clear of theswinging arm
and at the same time pull
brake-caliper carrier 1back far
enough to allow the rear wheel
to clear it.
NOTICE
The sprocket and the spacer
sleeves on left and right are
loose fits in the wheel.Take care
when removing to ensure that no
parts are damaged or mislaid.
Installing the rear wheel
WARNING
Use ofanon-standard wheel.
Malfunctions in operation of ABS
and ASC/DTC.
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC/DTC systems at the
start of this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque.
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Roll the rear wheel on the sup-
port into the swinging arm as
far as necessary to permit the
brake-caliper carrier to bein-
serted.
Insert brake-caliper carrier 1
into guide 2.
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When rolling the rear wheel
into position, take care not to
damage wheel-speed sensor 1.
Roll the rear wheel further into
the swinging arm, while push-
ing brake-caliper carrier 1for-
ward at the same time.
Roll the rear wheel as far
forward as possible and loop
chain 1over the sprocket.
Insert right adjusting plate 1
into the swinging arm with
stop 2to the front.
Lift the rear wheel and work
quick-release axle 3through
the adjusting plate and into the
brake-caliper carrier and the
rear wheel.
Make sure that the quick-re-
lease axle is seated against the
stop of the adjusting plate.
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Insert left adjusting plate 1.
Install axle nut 2with its
washer, but do not tighten the
nut at this point.
Secure the brake line in
holder 2and install screw 1.
Adjust the chain tension
( 138).
Lighting
Replacing bulb for low-
beam headlight
NOTICE
The plug arrangement can differ
from the illustration, depending
on the bulb to be replaced.
Switching off ignition (41).
Removing right cover (135).
Remove screws 1and tilt the
right headlight slightly to the
side.
Remove cover 1.
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Disconnect plug 1.
Release spring clip 1at left
and right and swing it up.
Remove bulb 2from the
socket.
Replace the defective bulb.
NOTICE
Bulbs with higher light-intensity
ratings are available through af-
termarket suppliers.These bulbs
burn out more rapidly and gener-
ate more heat than conventional
bulbs.Under adverse conditions
the extra heat can cause damage
to the headlight.
Bulbs for the low-beam
headlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Hold the bulb by the base only,
in order to keep the glass free
of foreign matter.
Install bulb 1.Begin by seating
lug 2and then press the bulb
into the socket.
Engage spring clip 3in the
catch on left and right.
Connect plug 1.
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Install the cover.
Installing right cover (136).
Replacing bulb for high-
beam headlight
Switching off ignition (41).
Removing left cover (135).
Disconnect plug 1for the high-
beam headlight.
Turn socket 2counter-clock-
wise and remove it from the
carrier for thehigh-beam head-
light.
Replace the defective bulb.
NOTICE
Bulbs with higher light-intensity
ratings are available through af-
termarket suppliers.These bulbs
burn out more rapidly and gener-
ate more heat than conventional
bulbs.Under adverse conditions
the extra heat can cause damage
to the headlight.
Bulb for high-beam
headlight
HB3 / 12 V / 60 W
Hold the bulb by the base only,
in order to keep the glass free
of foreign matter.
To secure bulb 1for the high-
beam headlight, seat the bulb
in the carrier and turn it clock-
wise.
Connect plug 2for the high-
beam headlight.
Installing left cover (136).
Replacing bulb for left
parking light
Switching off ignition (41).
Removing headlight fairing
( 134).
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Disengage the plug from the
holder arrow (using a screw-
driver if necessary) anddiscon-
nect from plug 1.
Turn socket 2counter-clock-
wise and remove it from the
carrier.
Remove bulb 1from the
socket.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W3W / 12 V / 3 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.
Insert bulb 1into the socket.
Insert socket 1into the carrier
and turn it clockwise.
Seat the plug in the holder ar-
row and connect it to plug2.
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Installing headlight fairing
( 135).
Replacing parking-light
bulb, right
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Removing right cover (135).
Remove cover 1.
Push aside the retainer (using
a screwdriver if necessary)and
work socket 1out of the head-
light housing.
Remove bulb 1from the
socket.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W3W / 12 V / 3 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.
Insert bulb 1into the socket.
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Insert socket 1into the head-
light housing, making sure that
the retainer engages.
Install cover 1.
Installing right cover (136).
Replacing bulbs for front
and rear turn indicators
Switching off ignition (41).
Remove screw 1.
Pull the glass out of the light
housing at the threaded-
fastener side.
Turn bulb 1counter-clockwise
and remove it from the light
housing.
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Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicatorsOE
LED
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicatorsOE
LED
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.
Turn bulb 1clockwise to install
it in the light housing.
Working from the inboard side,
insert the glass into the light
housing and close the housing.
Install screw 1.
Replacing bulb for
number-plate light
Switching off ignition (41).
Pull number-plate light bulb1
out of the light housing.
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Remove the bulb from the
socket.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for number-plate
light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.
Push the bulb into the bulb
socket.
Press number-plate light bulb1
into the light housing.
Replacing LED turn
indicators
with LED turn indicatorsOE
The LED turn indicators can
be replaced only as a complete
unit.Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
LED rear light
The rear light has to be replaced
if more LEDs than stated below
in the array fail.Under these cir-
cumstances:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Maximum number of de-
fective LEDs in rear-light
unit
1
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Fuses
Removing fuse
ATTENTION
Jumpering of blown fuses.
Risk of short-circuit andfire.
Always replace a defective fuse
with a new fuse of the same
amperage.
Switch off the ignition.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Removing rear seat (61).
Squeeze the latches together
and remove cover of fuse
box 1.
To replace the main fuse, re-
move cover 2of the relay box.
Pull the defective fuse upand
out of the fuse box.
NOTICE
If fuse defects recur frequently
have the electric circuits checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replacing fuse
Replace the defective fuse with
a fuse of the correct amperage
rating.
NOTICE
The fuse assignments and fuse
amperage ratings specified for
your motorcycle are listedinthe
section entitled "Technical data".
The figures in the graphic corres-
pond to the fuse numbers.
Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with an
audible click.
Install the rear seat (61).
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Jump-starting
CAUTION
Touching live parts of the ig-
nition system when the en-
gine is running.
Electric shock
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.
ATTENTION
Excessive current flowing
when the motorcycle is
jump-started
Wiring smoulders/ignites ordam-
age to the on-board electronics
If the motorcycle hasto be
jump-started connect the leads
to the battery terminals; never
attempt to jump-start the en-
gine by connecting leadsto the
on-board socket.
ATTENTION
Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and
vehicle.
Risk of short-circuit
Use jump leads fitted with fully
insulated crocodile clips at both
ends.
ATTENTION
Jump-starting with avoltage
greater than 12 V.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
Make sure that the battery of
the donor vehicle has a voltage
rating of 12 V.
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the on-board electrical
system.
Remove the front seat (62).
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting oneend
of the red jump lead to the
positive terminal of the dis-
charged battery and the other
end to the positive terminal of
the donor battery.
Then connect one end of the