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The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Rider's Manual
S 1000 R
Vehicle data/dealership details
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Table of Contents
Fuel down to reserve. . . . . . . . 36 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 37 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 60
Abbreviations and 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ignition switch/steering Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 61
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Electronic immobiliser 5 On the race track . . . . . . . 65
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 42 RACE INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
General view, left side, with Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 46 SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
DDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
General view, right side . . . . . 15 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 16 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Removing/installing mir-
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 17 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 49 rors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Multifunction switch, Emergency off switch (kill Removing and installing
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 number-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . 86
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 BMW Motorrad Race Removing and installing front
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21 ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Warning and telltale BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . 52 6 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dynamic Traction Control Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 92
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 24 DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Comply with checklist . . . . . . . 94
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 56
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Laying up the motor-
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 General instructions . . . . . . . 118 cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Protective wax coating . . . . 164
Parking your motor- 9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 121 Restoring motorcycle to
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 General instructions . . . . . . . 122 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 11 Technical data . . . . . . 167
Securing motorcycle for Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 123 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 168
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 124 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 169
7 Engineering Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Mode changes . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Brake system with Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
BMW Motorrad Race Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 174
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Electronic engine manage- Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
ment with BMW Motorrad Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 175
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Engine management with Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Dynamic Traction Con- 10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Dynamic Damping Con- Riding specifications . . . . . . 180
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 162
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 182
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 182
Maintenance schedule . . . . 185
Standard BMW service . . . . 186
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Confirmation of service . . . . 192
13 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Certificate for electronic
immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General instructions
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview WARNING Medium-risk Reference to a page with
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual
hazard. Non-avoidance can more detailed informa-
lead to fatal or severe injury. tion.
6 will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All DANGER High-risk haz-
Indicates the end of a
maintenance and repair work on ard. Non-avoidance leads
passage relating to spe-
the motorcycle is documented in to fatal or severe injury.
cific accessories or items
Chapter 12. This record of the ATTENTION Special of equipment.
General instructions
General instructions
OE Optional extras. cessories (OA). This explains why
The vehicles are as- the manual may also contain de- by continuous development
sembled complete with scriptions of equipment which work on design, equipment
all the BMW Motorrad you have not ordered. Please and accessories. Because of
optional extras originally note, too, that your motorcycle this, your motorcycle may differ
ordered. might not be exactly as illus- from the information supplied
trated in this manual on account in the Rider's Manual. Nor can
OA Optional accessories. of country-specific differences. BMW Motorrad entirely rule
You can obtain If your motorcycle contains out errors and omissions. We
BMW Motorrad equipment that has not been hope you will appreciate that no
optional accessories described, its description can be claims can be entertained on the z
through your authorised found in a separate manual. basis of the data, illustrations or
BMW Motorrad dealer; descriptions in this manual.
optional accessories Technical data
have to be retrofitted to
All dimensions, weights and
the vehicle.
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
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General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, left side, with DDC . . . 13
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General views
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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2
General views
General view, left side
1 Adjuster for front 2
compression-stage 11
damping (red scale)
( 82)
2 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 78)
General views
3 Seat lock ( 61)
4 Table of tyre pressures
Payload table
Chain settings
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 126)
6 OA connector for naviga- z
tion system
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2
General views
General view, left side,
with DDC 2
with Dynamic Damping Control 13
(DDC) OE
General views
2 Seat lock ( 61)
3 Table of tyre pressures
Payload table
Chain settings
4 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 79)
5 Engine oil level indicator z
( 126)
6 OA connector for naviga-
tion system
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2
General views
General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 2
( 131) 15
2 Vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) and type plate
(on steering-head bearing)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
General views
( 130)
4 Adjuster for front rebound-
stage damping (yellow
scale) ( 82)
5 Steering damper
6 Coolant-level indicator
( 132) z
7 OA connector
8 Oil filler neck ( 127)
9 Adjuster for rear rebound-
stage damping (low on
spring strut; yellow scale)
( 83)
Underneath the seat
2 1 Battery ( 158)
16 2 Helmet holder ( 62)
3 Luggage loops ( 63)
4 Toolkit ( 122)
5 with alarm system
(DWA) OE
General views
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Multifunction switch,
left 2
1 High-beam headlight and 17
headlight flasher ( 48)
Lap timer ( 68)
2 with cruise control OE
Cruise-control system
General views
( 56)
3 Hazard warning flashers
( 49)
4 BMW Motorrad Race ABS
( 50)
ASC ( 52)
with Dynamic Traction z
Control (DTC) OE
DTC ( 53)
with Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC) OE
DDC ( 85)
5 Turn indicators ( 49)
6 Horn
7 Display-mode selection
( 42)
Multifunction switch,
2 right
18 1 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Heated handlebar grips
( 60)
2 Riding mode ( 54)
General views
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Instrument panel
1 Panels for warning and tell- 2
tale lights ( 22) 19
2 Rev. counter
3 Gearshift light ( 99)
4 Ambient-light brightness
sensor (for adapting the
General views
brightness of the instru-
ment lighting)
with alarm system
(DWA) OE
DWA status indicator light
( 46)
5 Multifunction display z
( 24)
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2
General views
Status indicators
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3
21
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel down to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Status indicators
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Warning and telltale
3 lights
22 1 ASC telltale and warning
light ( 33)
with Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC) OE
DTC warning light ( 34)
Status indicators
Status indicators
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Multifunction display
3 1 Speedometer
24 2 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
3 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Operating the heated
Status indicators
Status indicators
Warnings for which there is no z
dedicated warning light are indic-
ated by 'General' warning light 1
showing in combination with a
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.
3 Warnings, overview
26
Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display
lights up yellow EWS! appears on EWS active ( 30)
the display
Status indicators
Status indicators
lights up ABS switched off ( 33)
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slow-flashes ASC self-diagnosis not completed
( 33)
Status indicators
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EWS active Engine in emergency-
3 General warning light shows
ATTENTION
operation mode
30 yellow. Riding with overheated en- Warning light for engine
gine. electronics shows.
EWS! appears on the display.
Engine damage
Possible cause:
Compliance with the WARNING
The key being used is not au-
information set out below is
thorised for starting, or commu- Unusual ride characterist-
Status indicators
essential.
nication between key and engine ics when engine running in
electronics is disrupted. Possible cause:
emergency-operation mode.
Remove all other vehicle keys The coolant temperature is too Risk of accident
from the same ring as the igni- high. Adapt your style of riding ac-
tion key. If possible, ride in the part-load cordingly.
Use the reserve key. range to cool down the engine. Avoid accelerating sharply and
Have the defective key re- Check the coolant level. overtaking.
z placed, preferably by an au- If the coolant temperature
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. is frequently too high, have Possible cause:
the fault rectified as soon The engine control unit has dia-
Coolant temperature too as possible by a specialist gnosed a fault. In exceptional
high workshop, preferably an cases, the engine stops and re-
General warning light authorised BMW Motorrad fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
flashes red. dealer. gine runs in emergency operating
mode.
The coolant-temperature reading You can continue to ride, but
flashes. bear in mind that the usual en-
gine power or the full range of
engine rpm might not be avail- Bulbs for front parking Front lights defective
able. light defective No indication of a fault if the 3
Have the fault rectified as General warning light shows high-beam or low-beam head-
quickly as possible by a 31
yellow (only if both parking light fails.
specialist workshop, preferably lights fail).
an authorised BMW Motorrad WARNING
dealer. LAMPF! appears on the
display. Failure of lights on the
Status indicators
Rear light defective vehicle adds to possibility of
WARNING other road users overlooking
General warning light shows
yellow. the vehicle.
Failure of lights on the
Safety risk
LAMPR! appears on the vehicle adds to possibility of
other road users overlooking Replace defective bulbs as
display. soon as possible; always carry
Possible cause: the vehicle.
a complete set of spare bulbs if
Safety risk
Rear light or brake light bulb de- possible.
fective.
Replace defective bulbs as z
soon as possible; always carry Possible cause:
The LED rear light must be
a complete set of spare bulbs if Front bulb is defective.
replaced. Consult a specialist
possible. Replacing bulb for low-beam
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: headlight ( 148).
Bulb for parking light is defective. Replacing bulb for high-beam
headlight ( 150).
Replacing bulb for left parking
light ( 150). Bulbs for flashing turn
Replacing parking-light bulb,
indicators defective
right ( 152).
LAMP! appears on the display.
Drop sensor defective
3 WARNING NOTICE
VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor)
32 Failure of lights on the If the number-plate carrier is re- appears on the display.
vehicle adds to possibility of moved in preparation for a race- Possible cause:
other road users overlooking track session, the electronics A defect in the drop sensor has
the vehicle. detect a bulb failure and the been detected.
Safety risk appropriate warning appears Seek the advice of a specialist
on the display. Activating the
Status indicators
Status indicators
cycle has to reach a defined
is subject to certain restrictions.
minimum speed for the wheel ASC self-diagnosis not
You can continue to ride the
sensors to be checked: min
vehicle, but make due provi- completed
5 km/h)
sion for the fact that the ABS ASC telltale and warning
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind function is not available. Bear light slow-flashes.
that the ABS function is not in mind the more detailed in-
available until self-diagnosis has formation on situations that can Possible cause:
completed. lead to an ABS fault ( 112). ASC self-diagnosis not z
ABS switched off Have the fault rectified as completed
quickly as possible by a
ABS telltale and warning specialist workshop, preferably The ASC function is not avail-
light shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad able, because self-diagnosis
Possible cause: dealer. did not complete. (The motor-
The rider has switched off the cycle has to reach a defined
ASC intervention minimum speed with the en-
ABS system.
Switch on the ABS function ASC telltale and warning gine running for the wheel-
( 51). light quick-flashes. speed sensors to be checked:
The ASC control unit has detec- min 5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind formation on situations that can DTC self-diagnosis not
3 that the ASC function is not lead to an ASC fault ( 113). completed
available until self-diagnosis has Have the fault rectified as with Dynamic Traction Control
34 completed. quickly as possible by a (DTC) OE
specialist workshop, preferably
ASC switched off an authorised BMW Motorrad DTC warning light slow-
ASC telltale and warning dealer. flashes.
light shows.
Status indicators
Status indicators
The rider has switched off the dealer.
DTC system. NOTICE
Switch on the DTC function DDC fault This error message shows briefly
( 53). General warning light shows only after the Pre-Ride-Check
yellow. completes.
DTC fault
with Dynamic Traction Control DDC! appears on the display. Possible cause:
(DTC) OE Possible cause: The integral battery in the anti-
The DDC control unit has detec- theft alarm (DWA) has lost a sig- z
DTC warning light flashes. ted a fault. nificant proportion of its original
Have the fault rectified as capacity. There is no assurance
Possible cause: quickly as possible by a of how long the DWA anti-theft
specialist workshop, preferably alarm can remain operational if
The DTC control unit has detec-
an authorised BMW Motorrad the vehicle's battery is discon-
ted a fault. Bear in mind that the
dealer. nected.
DTC function is not available or
In this condition, the motor- Seek the advice of a specialist
the functionality is subject to cer-
cycle has too much damping workshop, preferably an author-
tain restrictions.
and is uncomfortable to drive, ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
DWA battery flat CAN open circuit/short Seek the advice of a specialist
3 with alarm system (DWA) OE circuit workshop, preferably an author-
General warning light shows ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
36 General warning light shows
red.
yellow. Fuel down to reserve
NO CAN (Controller Area Net- Warning light for fuel down
DWA! appears on the display. work) appears on the display. to reserve shows.
NOTICE Possible cause:
Status indicators
NOTICE
The calculated range is only
Status indicators
an approximate figure. Con-
sequently, BMW Motorrad re-
commends that you should not
try to use the full range before
The range readout 1 indicates If the next service is due in less
refuelling.
how far you can ride with the fuel than one month, the date for the
remaining in the tank. This dis- next service 1 is shown briefly
tance is calculated on the basis after the Pre-Ride-Check com-
of fuel level and average con- pletes. In this example the read-
sumption. ing means "October 2013".
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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 is propped
on its side stand the slight angle
of inclination means that the
sensor cannot register the fuel
General warning light shows nected for a prolonged period of
3 yellow and SERVICE! time.
remains permanently visible on If you want to have the date
38 the display. set consult a specialist work-
If service is overdue, the due shop, preferably an authorised
date or the odometer reading at BMW Motorrad dealer.
which service was due is accom-
panied by the 'General' warning
Status indicators
Operation
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 z
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
BMW Motorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . 50
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Dynamic Traction Control DTC . . . . . 53
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Ignition switch/steering Ignition
4 lock Switching on ignition
40 Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Consult the information on the
electronic immobiliser (EWS)
( 41) if a key is lost or mislaid.
Operation
Operation
A spare key attached to the
same ring as the ignition key legitimacy of all applications for
used to start the engine could replacement/extra keys.
standstill.
SETUP MENU: The instru- When the display
ment panel can be configured shows RACE INFO or
to suit the rider's preferences SETUP MENU, as applicable,
z here. Note that this display press and hold down button 1
mode can be activated only to activate the mode.
Press button 1 to view the
when the motorcycle is at a
ROAD display mode.
standstill.
Press button 2 to view other
display modes.
The display modes at your dis-
posal are as follows:
ROAD: All the information ne-
cessary for riding on public
roads is presented here.
LAPTIMER: Lap times and
other data can be logged here
and subsequently retrieved
Overview of the display
modes 4
Solid line: short-press the 43
button.
Broken line: press and
hold down the button.
1 On-board computer read-
Operation
ings ( 44)
2 Starting timing ( 68)
3 Start RACE INFO ( 70)
4 Start SETUP MENU
( 75) z
Selecting readings in Resetting the average
4 ROAD mode values
44 Switch on the ignition. Switch on the ignition.
Operation
Operation
hours reading up.
Press button 2 to step the
hours reading down.
When the hours reading is cor-
rect, press and hold down but-
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ton 2 until the number stops
flashing.
This completes the process.
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) motion sensor an authorised BMW motorcycle
4 with alarm system (DWA) OE
an attempt to use an unau- dealer.
thorised key to switch on the
46 ignition If an alarm was triggered while
Activation
disconnection of the DWA anti- the motorcycle was unattended,
Switching on ignition ( 40). the rider is notified accordingly
theft alarm from the motor-
DWA adjusting ( 47). by an alarm tone sounding once
cycle's battery (DWA internal
Switch off the ignition. when the ignition is switched on.
battery in the anti-theft alarm
Operation
DWA adjusting
Switching on ignition ( 40).
Operation
Repeatedly short-press but- Press button 1 briefly to
ton 1 until SETUP EQUIP- go to the next menu item
MENT ENTER appears in SETUP EQIP DWA. z
display line 2. AUTO appears in display
Long-press button 1 to start line 2.
the SETUP EQUIPMENT The preset ON/OFF value
menu. appears in display line 3.
Long-press button 1 to change
the preset value.
Repeatedly short- The following settings are avail-
press button 1 until able:
SETUP MENU ENTER AUTO ON: The DWA anti-
appears in display line 2. theft alarm is active and will be
Long-press button 1 to start armed automatically when the
the SETUP MENU. ignition is switched off.
AUTO OFF: The DWA anti- Low-beam headlight
4 theft alarm is deactivated. NOTICE
The low-beam headlight switches
48 If there are doubts about the cor- on automatically when you start
Headlight rect headlight beam throw, have the engine.
Adjusting headlight for the setting checked by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au- High-beam headlight and
driving on left/driving on
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. headlight flasher
right
Start the engine.
Operation
Operation
automatically after the defined Switching on hazard
Immediately after switching off time and distance. The defined
warning flashers
the ignition, push button 1 to time and distance can be set by
the left and hold it in this po- an authorised BMW Motorrad Switch on the ignition.
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sition until the parking lights dealer.
NOTICE
come on.
The hazard warning flashers
NOTICE place a strain on the battery.
You can switch on the parking Do not use the hazard warning
lights within 10 seconds after flashers for longer than absolutely
switching off the ignition. necessary.
Operation
Operation
Press and hold down button 1
until first DTC warning light 2
and then ABS telltale and Press and hold down button 1 z
warning light 3 change status. until ABS telltale and warning
The DTC setting remains un- light 2 changes status.
changed. ABS telltale and warning
Press and hold down button 1 ABS telltale and warning light goes out; if self-
until ABS telltale and warning light shows. diagnosis has not completed it
light 2 changes status. Release button 1 within two starts flashing.
ABS telltale and warning seconds. Release button 1 within two
light shows. ABS telltale and warning seconds.
light remains on. ABS telltale and warning
light remains off or contin-
ABS function is switched off. ues to flash.
ABS telltale and warning light ASC function is switched off.
4 switched on. NOTICE
Switch on the ASC
If the coding plug is not inser- You have the option of deactiv-
52 ted, you have the alternative of function
ating the ASC function while the
switching the ignition off and motorcycle is on the move.
then on again.
An ABS fault has oc-
Operation
Operation
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 z
then on again.
Press and hold down button 1
min 5 km/h until DTC warning light 2
Press and hold down button 1 changes status.
Dynamic Traction until DTC warning light 2 DTC warning light goes
Control DTC changes status. out; if self-diagnosis has not
with Dynamic Traction Control DTC warning light starts to completed it starts flashing.
(DTC) OE show. Release button 1 within two
Release button 1 within two seconds.
Switch off the DTC seconds. DTC warning light remains
function DTC warning light contin- off or continues to flash.
Start the engine. ues to flash.
DTC function is switched on.
If the coding plug is not inser- Riding on a rain-wet road sur-
4 ted, you have the alternative of face.
switching the ignition off and Riding on a dry road surface.
54 then on again.
with Pro riding modes OE
A DTC fault has
Dynamic riding on a dry road
occurred if the DTC
surface.
warning light shows when
Sporty riding on a dry road sur-
Operation
Operation
mode is activated as you
Selection menu 1 with the four Repeatedly press button 1 until ride only when the following
selectable riding modes appears the riding mode you want is preconditions are satisfied:
on the display. The highlight 2 highlighted. The throttle twistgrip is in the
idle position. z
tells you which riding mode is The following ride modes can be
currently selected. selected: The brake levers are in the re-
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet leased positions.
road surface. The mode selected in this way
ROAD: For riding on a dry road is retained with the engine-
surface. characteristic, ABS, DTC and
DDC adaptation settings even
with Pro riding modes OE after the ignition has been
The following riding modes are switched off.
additionally available for selec-
tion:
DYNAMIC: For dynamic riding
on a dry road surface.
Installing coding plug Switching on cruise
4 with Pro riding modes OE control
56 Switching off ignition ( 41).
Remove the front seat ( 62).
Operation
Operation
Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back.
Adjustment range for Increasing speed Reducing speed
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cruise control
30...180 km/h Speed is increased each time Speed is reduced each time
Telltale light for cruise con- you press the button. you push the button.
trol shows. 1 km/h 1 km/h
Push button 1 forward and Push button 1 back and hold it
The motorcycle maintains your hold it in this position. in this position.
current cruising speed and the The motorcycle accelerates The motorcycle decelerates
setting is saved. steplessly. steplessly.
The current speed is main- The current speed is main-
tained and saved if button 1 is tained and saved if button 1 is
not pushed again. not pushed again.
Deactivate cruise control Switching off cruise
4 Brake, pull the clutch lever
NOTICE
control
58 or turn the throttle twistgrip Opening the throttle does not
(close the throttle by turning deactivate the cruise-control sys-
the twistgrip back past the tem. If you release the twistgrip
idle position) to deactivate the the motorcycle will decelerate
cruise-control system. only to the cruising speed saved
Telltale light for cruise control in memory, even though you
Operation
Brakes
Adjusting brake lever
WARNING
Changed position of the
Briefly push button 1 back to brake fluid reservoir.
return to the speed saved be- Air in the brake system.
forehand.
Do not turn the handlebars or
the handlebar fitting on the NOTICE WARNING
4
handlebar. The adjuster is easier to turn Tendency of valve inserts to 59
if you push the brake lever open by themselves at high
WARNING forward. riding speeds.
Adjusting the brake lever Adjustment options: Sudden loss of tyre pressure.
while riding. Position 1: largest span Install valve caps fitted with
Operation
Risk of accident between handlebar grip and rubber sealing rings and tighten
Do not attempt to adjust the brake lever firmly.
brake lever unless the motor- Position 6: smallest span Make sure the ground is level
cycle is at a standstill. between handlebar grip and and firm and place the motor-
brake lever cycle on its stand. z
Check tyre pressures against
Tyres the data below.
Checking tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front
WARNING
2.5 bar (Tyre cold)
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Impairment of the motorcycle's Tyre pressure, rear
handling characteristics. Shorter
Turn knob 1 to the desired po- useful tyre life.
sition. Always check that the tyre 2.9 bar (Tyre cold)
pressures are correct.
If tyre pressure is too low: to ensure the battery's starting
4 Correct tyre pressure. capability.
60
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips OE
Operation
Open seat lock 1 with the igni-
tion key. Engage the rear seat in
Lift the rear seat at the rear mounts 1 on left and right. z
Turn the mirror to the desired and then work it back and up
position. to remove.
Remove the ignition key from
Front and rear seats the lock and place the rear
Removing rear seat seat, upholstered side down,
Make sure the ground is level on a clean surface.
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Operation
Use the loops 1 and the rear
ATTENTION footrests, for example, to se-
Incorrect positioning of the cure luggage to the rear seat. z
helmet lock. In this process, take care not to
damage the rear trim panels.
Scratch marks on trim panel.
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position. Pull loops 1 out of the holders
Use a plastic-sheathed steel and to the outside and down.
cable (not part of the vehicle) Install the rear seat ( 61).
to secure the helmet to helmet
holder 1.
Install the rear seat ( 61).
Place the helmet on the front
seat.
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64
4
Operation
On the race track
LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
5
65
RACE INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
SETUP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Viewing times Starting timing started only by an external sig-
5 nal.
68 Infrared receiver
with infrared receiver OA
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Information for a lap 5 Time for the lap currently
5 displayed.
6 The riding mode most
72 commonly used is dis-
played continuously.
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Setting parameters Exiting SETUP mode
5
77
To adjust load:
Repeatedly press button 1 and z
hold until the setting you want
to use appears on the display.
Press button 1 briefly to view NOTICE Push protective cap 1 up.
the current setting. Use the tool from the on-board
To adjust damping: The load cannot be set while the toolkit to slacken nut 2.
Repeatedly press button 1 until motorcycle is in motion.
the setting you want to use NOTICE
The following settings are avail-
appears on the display. able: When removing the right mir-
ror, make sure that the brake-
fluid reservoir remains correctly
5 secured.
Locknut (mirror) to
clamping piece
86 Remove mirror 3.
Using the tool from the on- 20 Nm
board toolkit, retighten nut 2. Clip protective cap 1 into posi-
tion.
Installing mirrors
Removing and installing
On the race track
number-plate carrier
Remove the cable tie arrow
Remove the number-plate and disconnect plug 1 for the
carrier number-plate carrier.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- NOTICE
cycle on its stand. If the number-plate carrier is re-
z Removing rear seat ( 61). moved in preparation for a race-
Install mirror 3. track session, the electronics
Use the tool from the on-board detect a bulb failure and the
toolkit to tighten nut 2. appropriate warning appears
on the display. Activating the
Locknut (mirror) to EQIP WARN LAMP function in
clamping piece the SETUP MENU suppresses
Joining compound: Multi-wax this warning.
spray
Work plug 1 with the cable Remove anti-theft alarm 2, dis-
through tail bottom section 2 engaging it from bracket 3. 5
until clear.
87
with alarm system (DWA) OE
5 Nm
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Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 z
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Safety instructions Do not exceed the permissible
6 Rider's equipment
gross weight and be sure to
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
comply with the instructions on
92 Do not ride without the correct rear softbag fitted to the mo-
loading.
clothing! Always wear: torcycle
Set spring preload, damping
Helmet max 220 km/h
characteristic and tyre pres-
Motorcycling jacket and
sures to suit total weight.
trousers Speed
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fecting health. cooling. In extreme cases, the
Risk of asphyxiation Do not attempt to start or run motorcycle could catch fire.
the engine with a spark-plug Do not allow the engine to idle
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
cap disconnected.
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Do not run the engine in an unnecessarily.
enclosed space. Stop the engine immediately if Ride away immediately after
it misfires. starting the engine.
Risk of burn injury Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main- Tampering
CAUTION tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the ATTENTION Tampering with the motor-
vehicle is in use. Unburned fuel in catalytic cycle (e.g. engine manage-
Risk of burn injury converter. ment ECU, throttle valves,
When you park the vehicle clutch).
Damage to catalytic converter.
make sure that no-one and no Damage to the affected parts,
Note the points listed for
objects can come into contact failure of safety-relevant func-
protection of the catalytic
with the hot engine and ex- tions. Damage due to tampering
converter.
haust system. is not covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the vehicle Adjusting compression-stage Checking brake-fluid level, front
6 in any way that could result in damping for front wheel brakes ( 130).
tuned performance. ( 82). Checking the brake-fluid level,
94 Adjust the rebound-stage rear brakes ( 131).
Comply with checklist damping for front wheel Check coolant level ( 132).
At regular intervals, use the ( 82). Lubricating chain ( 137).
checklist below to check your Adjusting rebound-stage Checking chain tension
motorcycle. damping for rear wheel ( 138).
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( 83).
Always before riding off: Starting
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(DDC) OE Start engine
Operation of the lights and sig-
nalling equipment Adjusting spring preload for Switch on the ignition.
Checking clutch function rear wheel ( 79). Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 136). Adjusting spring preload for ( 95)
Check the tyre tread depth front wheel ( 80). ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
( 140). Adjust the suspension damping gress. ( 96)
Cases correctly installed and with DDC ( 85). ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
luggage secured gress. ( 97)
Checking engine oil level with Dynamic Traction Control
Every 3rd refuelling stop: ( 126). (DTC) OE
without Dynamic Damping Checking front brake pad thick-
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
Control (DDC) OE ness ( 128).
gress. ( 97)
Adjusting spring preload for Checking rear brake pad thick-
Select neutral or, if a gear is
rear wheel ( 78). ness ( 129).
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
Phase 1
NOTICE NOTICE
6
You cannot start the motorcycle The start attempt is automatic- 95
with the side stand extended and ally interrupted if battery voltage
a gear engaged. The engine will is too low. Recharge the battery
switch itself off if you start it with before you start the engine, or
the gearbox in neutral and then use jump leads and a donor bat-
engage a gear before retracting tery to start.
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the side stand. See the subsection on jump
For a cold engine start and low starting in "Maintenance" for
more details.
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temperatures: pull clutch. Telltale and warning lights 1
The engine starts. light up, 'General' warning light
Consult the troubleshooting 2 shows yellow.
chart below if the engine re- Needle 3 of the revolution
fuses to start. ( 168) counter moves all the way to the
position for maximum engine
Pre-Ride-Check revolutions.
The instrument panel runs a test All the segments in the display
of the warning lights and the re- light up.
volution counter when the igni-
Phase 2
tion is switched on: this is the
Pre-Ride-Check. The test is The 'General' warning light
Press starter button 1.
aborted if you start the engine changes from yellow to red.
before it completes.
Phase 3 ABS self-diagnosis Check all the warning and tell-
6 The needle of the revolution BMW Motorrad Race ABS per- tale lights.
counter moves to the position forms self-diagnosis to ensure its ABS self-diagnosis not
96
for zero engine revolutions. operability. Self-diagnosis is per- completed
The telltale and warning lights go formed automatically when you
out. switch on the ignition. The ABS function is not avail-
The display switches to its ordin- able, because self-diagnosis
ary display mode. Phase 1 did not complete. (The motor-
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Test of the diagnosis-compat- cycle has to reach a defined switch on the ignition.
ible system components with minimum speed with the en- Phase 1 z
the vehicle at a standstill. gine running for the wheel-
ASC telltale and warning Test of the diagnosis-compat-
speed sensors to be checked:
light slow-flashes. ible system components with
min 5 km/h)
the vehicle at a standstill.
If an indicator showing an ASC DTC warning light slow-
Phase 2
fault appears when ASC self- flashes.
Pullaway test of the system diagnosis completes:
components with diagnostic You can continue to ride. Bear Phase 2
capability. in mind that the ASC function
ASC telltale and warning Pullaway test of the system
is not available or the function- components with diagnostic
light slow-flashes. ality might be subject to certain capability.
restrictions. DTC warning light slow-
ASC self-diagnosis
Have the fault rectified as flashes.
completed
quickly as possible by a
The ASC symbol no longer specialist workshop, preferably
shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DTC self-diagnosis Have the fault rectified as
6 completed quickly as possible by a
Running-in speed
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max 9000 min-1 WARNING
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Brake pads New tyres losing grip on wet
New brake pads have to bed roads and at extreme bank
Gearshift light 1 shows the rider
down before they can achieve angles.
two engine-speed thresholds:
their optimum friction levels. You Risk of accident
can compensate for this initial re- Ride carefully and avoid ex- Pullaway engine speed
duction in braking efficiency by tremely sharp inclines. When the motorcycle is at a
exerting greater pressure on the standstill with the engine running,
levers. the gearshift light indicates the
WARNING ideal engine speed for a racing
start.
New brake pads. Gearshift light off: engine
Longer stopping distance. Risk speed too low
of accident. Gearshift light on: ideal engine
Apply the brakes in good speed for pulling away
time.
Gearshift light flashing: engine Your motorcycle is equipped
6 speed too high with a shift assistant evolved
from motorcycle-racing techno-
100 Shift speed logy; the shift assistant enables
When the motorcycle is on the you to upshift in virtually all load
move, the gearshift light indicates and engine-rpm ranges without
the engine speed at which the pulling the clutch or changing the
rider should upshift. throttle-valve angle. The throttle
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Installing gearshift lever wheel. The sharper the motor-
cycle decelerates, the more load
Move shift lever 2 one tooth
to the right and slip it into en-
is shifted to the front wheel. The z
higher the wheel load, the more
gagement.
braking force can be transmitted
Gearshift lever is moved down without the wheel locking.
to a lower position.
To optimise stopping distance,
Align shift lever 2 with selector apply the front brakes rapidly and
shaft 3 so that selector shaft 3 keep on increasing the force you
projects slightly and tighten apply to the brake lever. This
screw 1. makes the best possible use
Slacken screw 1. of the dynamic increase in load
Selector lever to selector
Disconnect shift lever 2 from at the front wheel. Remember
shaft
selector shaft 3. to pull the clutch at the same
8 Nm time. In the sudden-stop brak-
ing situations that are trained so
frequently braking force is ap-
plied as rapidly as possible and
with the rider's full force applied Use both front and rear brakes,
6 to the brake levers; under these and make use of the engine's WARNING
circumstances the dynamic shift braking effect as well. Moisture and dirt.
102 in load distribution cannot keep
Diminished braking effect.
pace with the increase in de- Wet and dirty brakes
Apply the brakes lightly while
celeration and the tyres cannot Wetness and dirt on the brake riding to remove wetness and
transmit the full braking force to discs and the brake pads dimin- dirt, or dismount and clean the
the surface of the road. This can ish braking efficiency.
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brakes.
increase stopping distance. Use Delayed braking action or poor Think ahead and brake in good
both brakes. The rear wheel can braking efficiency must be time until full braking efficiency
z evince a tendency to lift clear reckoned with in the following is restored.
of the ground. The BMW rear- situations:
wheel lift assistant intervenes to Riding in the rain or through
prevent the rear wheel from los-
Parking your
puddles of water.
ing contact with the ground. After the vehicle has been
motorcycle
washed. Side stand
Descending mountain
Riding on salted or gritted Switch off the engine.
passes roads.
After work has been carried on ATTENTION
WARNING
the brakes, due to traces of oil
Poor ground underneath the
Braking only with the rear or grease.
stand.
brake on mountain descents. Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
Brake fade. Destruction of the or off-road.
topples.
brakes due to overheating.
Always check that the ground Refuelling Refuelling
under the stand is level and
Fuel grade 6
firm. WARNING
For optimum fuel consumption, 103
Extend the side stand and prop fuel should be sulphur-free or Fuel is highly flammable.
the motorcycle on the stand. with the lowest sulphur content Risk of fire and explosion.
ATTENTION possible. Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
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Additional weight placing ATTENTION tank.
strain on the side stand. Leaded fuel.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Damage to catalytic converter. WARNING z
topples.
Do not attempt to run the Escape of fuel due to heat-
Do not sit or lean on the vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
vehicle while it is propped on induced expansion if fuel
with metallic additives, e.g. tank is overfilled.
the side stand. manganese or iron. Risk of falling
If the camber of the roadway Fuels with a maximum Ethanol Do not overfill the fuel tank.
permits, turn the handlebars all content of 10 %, i.e. E10, can
the way to the left. be fuelled. ATTENTION
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se- Recommended fuel Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
lect 1st gear. grade Surfaces become unsightly or
dull.
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
Clean plastic parts immediately
ethanol, E10)
after contact with fuel.
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Make sure the ground is level
6 and firm and place the motor- NOTICE
cycle on its side stand. The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
104
NOTICE cified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
The volume of the tank can be hold if it had been run dry and
utilised to the full only when the the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
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adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
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Engineering details
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
7
107
Mode changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engineering details
Electronic engine management
with BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine management with Dynamic
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Dynamic Damping Control . . . . . . . . . 115
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Riding mode Do not use the coding plug DTC systems offer decreases ac-
7 Riding mode selection
for riding a vehicle with power cordingly.
reduction on public roads. The RAIN, ROAD and DY-
108 Different riding modes enable the NAMIC riding modes are set up
motorcycle's characteristics to Mode selection is not available for riding with standard tyres re-
adapt to the prevailing weather on vehicles with reduced power commended by BMW Motorrad.
conditions, the road and traffic, output. The DYNAMIC PRO riding
and the rider's style of riding: mode is for race-track condi-
Engineering details
Engineering details
The engine's full power is avail- ation is possible. rear wheel can lock up. The
able in ROAD mode. function for detecting the rear
with Pro riding modes OE
The behaviour of the ABS is the wheel's tendency to lift clear of
DYNAMIC PRO
same as in RAIN mode. the ground is also deactivated.
The ASC/DTC system intervenes The DYNAMIC PRO mode can-
not be activated unless the cod- with Dynamic Traction Control
later than in RAIN mode, so it
ing plug is inserted. (DTC) OE
is possible to induce slight drift
when exiting corners. The DYNAMIC PRO mode was When this mode is selected, the
developed for situations in which controller of the DTC system
with Pro riding modes OE the rider has an open view of the assumes that the motorcycle is z
DYNAMIC road ahead and the surround- running on tyres with maximum
ings and is riding on surfaces grip. Long wheelies are possible
DYNAMIC is the sportiest mode
with the high level of grip gen- and the same applies to wheel-
available without the coding plug
erally encountered only on race ies at slight angles of lean, and it
inserted.
tracks. Similarly, the assumption is important to bear in mind that
In this mode, the ABS intervenes
on which the parameter settings under these circumstances it is
later. It still prevents the wheels
for this mode are based is that also possible that the motorcycle
from locking, but the function
the motorcycle is fitted with tyres might flip over backwards.
that detects the tendency of
Mode changes the systems in question are all in motorcycle stationary (burn-
7 A mode change involves func-
the appropriate state. out).
The selection menu does not Damage to rear brake and clutch.
110 tions in the engine management
disappear from the display un- Do not attempt a burn-out
system, the ABS and the ASC/
til the mode change has taken unless the ABS function is
DTC and DDC is possible only in
place. switched OFF.
certain operating states:
No drive torque at the rear
Brake system with How does ABS work?
Engineering details
wheel
No brake pressure in the brake BMW Motorrad Race The amount of braking force that
system. ABS can be transferred to the road
depends on factors that include
In order to achieve this state, Partially integral brakes the coefficient of friction of the
The motorcycle must be at Your motorcycle is equipped with road surface. Loose stones, ice
a standstill with the ignition partially integral brakes. Both and snow or a wet road all have
switched on front and rear brakes are applied much lower coefficients of friction
when you pull the handbrake than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
or lever. The footbrake lever acts The lower the coefficient of fric-
z The throttle twistgrip must be only on the rear brake. tion, the longer the braking dis-
in the fully closed position, tance.
the brake levers must be in the ATTENTION If the rider increases braking
released positions. The integral braking func- pressure to the extent that brak-
tion makes it very difficult to ing force exceeds the maximum
The desired riding mode is ini- transferable limit, the wheels start
spin the rear wheel by open-
tially preselected. The mode to lock and the vehicle loses its
ing the throttle with the front
change does not take place until directional stability; a fall is im-
brake applied to keep the
minent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and snow), so that the wheels will the brake pressure built up
adapts braking pressure to the continue to rotate under all ima- beforehand is perceptible as 7
maximum transferable braking ginable circumstances, because counter-pressure sooner than is
force, so the wheels continue this is the precondition for ensur- the case when the brake pedal is 111
to turn and directional stability ing directional stability. As soon depressed either before or at the
is maintained irrespective of the as is registers the actual circum- same time as the brake lever is
condition of the road surface. stances, the system reacts in- pulled.
stantly and adjusts braking force
Engineering details
What are the effects of accordingly to achieve optimum Rear wheel lift
surface irregularities? braking. Even under severe braking, a
Humps and surface irregular- high level of tyre grip can mean
ities can cause the wheels to What feedback does the that the front wheel does not
lose contact temporarily with the rider receive from the lock up until very late, if at all.
road surface; if this happens the BMW Motorrad Race Consequently, ABS does not in-
braking force that can be trans- ABS? tervene until very late, if at all.
mitted to the road can drop to If the ABS has to reduce braking Under these circumstances the
zero. If the brakes are applied force on account of the circum- rear wheel can lift off the ground,
under these circumstances the and the outcome can be a high- z
stances described above, vibra-
ABS has to reduce braking force tion is perceptible through the siding situation in which the mo-
to ensure that directional sta- handbrake lever. torcycle can flip over.
bility is maintained when the When the handbrake lever is
wheels regain contact with the WARNING
pulled, brake pressure is also
road surface. At this instant the built up at the rear wheel by Rear wheel lift due to severe
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the integral function. If the braking.
must assume an extremely low brake pedal is depressed after Risk of falling
coefficient of friction (gravel, ice, the handbrake lever is pulled,
When you brake sharply, bear Exceptional riding In order to ensure that the
7 in mind that ABS control can- conditions: BMW Motorrad Race ABS is
not always be relied on to pre- Heating up with the motorcycle always maintained in optimum
112 vent the rear wheel from lifting condition, it is essential for you
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral
clear of the ground. or with a gear engaged. to comply strictly with the spe-
Rear wheel locked by the en- cified inspection intervals.
Special situations gine brake for a lengthy period,
The speeds of the front and rear for example while descending Reserves for safety
Engineering details
wheels are compared as one steep gradients. The potentially shorter braking
means of detecting a wheel's distances which BMW Motorrad
incipient tendency to lock. If If a fault message should Race ABS permits must not be
the system registers implaus- be triggered due to one of used as an excuse for careless
ible values for a lengthy period the above-described driving riding. ABS is primarily a means
the ABS function is deactivated conditions, the ABS function can of ensuring a safety margin in
for safety reasons and an ABS be re-activated by switching the genuine emergencies.
fault message is issued. Self-dia- ignition off and then on again. Take care when cornering! When
gnosis has to complete before you apply the brakes on a corner,
z fault messages can be issued.
What significance
the motorcycle's weight and
In addition to problems with the devolves on regular momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- maintenance? BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un-
ceptional riding conditions can able to counteract their effects.
lead to a fault message being is- WARNING
sued. Brake system not regularly
serviced.
Risk of accident
Electronic engine cycle), especially when style of Special situations
management with riding takes rider and machine In accordance with the laws of 7
close to the limits imposed by physics, the ability to accelerate
BMW Motorrad ASC physics. 113
is restricted more and more as
How does ASC work? The system is not optimised for the angle of heel increases. Con-
The BMW Motorrad ASC system special requirements that apply sequently, there can be a per-
compares the speed of rotation under extreme competitive situ- ceptible reduction in acceleration
of the front wheel and the rear ations off-road or on the race out of very tight bends.
Engineering details
wheel. The differential is used to course. The BMW Motorrad
compute slip as a measure of the ASC can be deactivated in these The speeds of the front and
reserves of stability available at cases. rear wheels are compared as
the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a one means of detecting the rear
WARNING wheel's incipient tendency to
certain limit, the engine control
intervenes and adapts the engine Risky riding. spin or slip sideways. If the sys-
torque accordingly. Risk of accident despite ASC. tem registers implausible values
for a lengthy period the ASC
Invariably, it remains the rider's
What is the design function is deactivated for safety
responsibility to adapt riding z
baseline for style to riding conditions.
reasons and an ASC fault mes-
BMW Motorrad ASC? sage is issued. Self-diagnosis
Do not take risks that would
BMW Motorrad ASC is an assist- has to complete before fault
negate the additional safety
ant system for the rider for use messages can be issued.
offered by this system.
on public roads. The extent to The following exceptional
which the rider affects ASC con- riding conditions can lead to
trol can be considerable (weight an automatic shutdown of the
shifts when cornering, items of BMW Motorrad ASC:
luggage loose on the motor-
Riding for a lengthy period with When riding on a slippery sur- intervenes and adapts the engine
7 the front wheel lifted off the face, never snap the throttle torque accordingly.
ground (Wheelie). twistgrip fully closed without
114 Rear wheel rotating with the WARNING
pulling the clutch at the same
vehicle held stationary by ap- time. Engine braking torque can Risky riding.
plying the front brake (Burn cause the rear wheel to lock, with Risk of accident despite DTC.
Out). a corresponding loss of stability. Invariably, it remains the rider's
Heating up with the motorcycle The BMW Motorrad ASC is un-
Engineering details
Engineering details
a lengthy period, a dummy value If the front wheel lifts clear of the (DDC) OE
is used for the angle of heel or ground under severe accelera- Dynamic Damping Control (DDC)
the DTC function is switched off. tion, the DTC reduces engine is a semi-active suspension sys-
Under these circumstances the torque until the front wheel re- tem that reacts automatically to
indicator for a DTC fault shows. gains contact with the ground. riding manoeuvres and changes
Self-diagnosis has to complete Under these circumstances, in surface condition, constantly
before fault messages can be is- BMW Motorrad recommends correcting the damping in ac-
sued. rolling the throttle slightly closed cordance with the situation.
The BMW Motorrad DTC sys- so as to restore stability with the Movement of the rear spring
least possible delay. strut is registered by the ride
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tem can shut down automatically
under the exceptional riding con- height sensor. The electric
ditions outlined below. When riding on a slippery sur- damper valve is opened/closed
Exceptional riding face, never snap the throttle depending on the determined
conditions: twistgrip fully closed without direction of travel and speed of
pulling the clutch at the same travel as well as on the chosen
Riding for a lengthy period with time. Engine braking torque can
the front wheel lifted off the ride mode. Front-wheel damping
cause the rear wheel to skid, with also depends on the riding mode,
ground (Wheelie). a corresponding loss of stability. but spring travel is not measured.
The BMW Motorrad DTC is un-
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Engineering details
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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
8
117
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Accessories
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General instructions cessory products to establish Luggage
8 that they are safe, functional and
Loading
CAUTION suitable. Consequently, BMW
118 accepts product liability. BMW
WARNING
Use of other-make products. accepts no liability whatsoever for
Safety risk parts and accessories that it has Handling adversely affected
BMW Motorrad cannot exam- not approved. by overloading and imbal-
ine or test each product of out- Whenever you are planning anced loads.
Accessories
side origin to ensure that it can modifications, comply with all Risk of falling
be used on or in connection the legal requirements. Make Do not exceed the permissible
with BMW vehicles without sure that the vehicle does not gross weight and be sure to
constituting a safety hazard. infringe the national road-vehicle comply with the instructions on
Country-specific official author- construction and use regulations loading.
z isation does not suffice as as- applicable in your country.
surance. Tests conducted by Set spring preload, damping
Your BMW Motorrad dealer can
these instances cannot make characteristic and tyre pres-
offer expert advice on the choice
provision for all operating con- sures to suit total weight.
of genuine BMW parts, accessor-
ditions experienced by BMW ies and other products. with tank rucksack OA
vehicles and, consequently, You can examine all the optional Note the maximum permissible
they are not sufficient in some accessories from BMW Motorrad payload of the tank rucksack.
circumstances. by visiting our website: Payload of tank rucksack
Use only parts and accessor- "www.bmw-motorrad.com".
ies approved by BMW for your
vehicle. 5 kg
BMW has conducted extens-
ive testing of the parts and ac-
with rear softbag OA
Note the maximum payload 8
and the speed limit for riding
119
with the rear softbag fitted.
Payload of rear softbag
Accessories
max 5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
rear softbag fitted to the mo-
torcycle
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max 220 km/h
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8
Accessories
120
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
9
121
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Maintenance
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 z
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
General instructions Toolkit 3 Mirror clamp
9 The Maintenance chapter de-
4 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 10/13
122 scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing Removing battery
certain wear parts. ( 159).
Special tightening torques are lis- with Dynamic Damping
ted as applicable. The tightening Control (DDC) OE
Adjusting spring preload
Maintenance
Maintenance
with Dynamic Damping Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
Control (DDC) OE topples. Use basic stand with the
Adjusting spring preload Secure the vehicle to prevent it adapters. The basic stand
for front wheel ( 80). toppling, preferably with the as- and its accessory components
8 Torx bit, T25 sistance of a second person. are available from your
Removing and installing Make sure the ground is level BMW Motorrad authorised z
body panels. and firm and place the motor- dealer.
Remove the front seat cycle on its stand.
( 62).
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124
Maintenance
Install adapter pins 1 in the rear Turn brackets 1 long ends out. Engage the rear-wheel stand in
wheel swinging arm on left and Adjust adapters 2 to the width the rear wheel swinging arm
right and tighten to the spe- of the pins inserted in the rear and apply even pressure to
cified torque. wheel swinging arm. push it down to the ground.
z Set the height of the rear-
Swinging-arm adapter to
wheel stand to raise the rear Front-wheel stand
rear wheel swinging arm
wheel slightly clear of the Installing the front-wheel
20 Nm ground.
stand
ATTENTION
Vehicle supported only on
a front-wheel stand and its
rear wheel.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
First prop the vehicle on the
rear-wheel stand, then lift it 9
with the front-wheel stand.
125
ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
being lifted on to stand.
Maintenance
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Use basic stand with the Insert adapter pins 1 into the
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
adapters. The basic stand front suspension on left and
toppling, preferably with the as-
and its accessory components right.
sistance of a second person.
are available from your
Lift the motorcycle, preferably BMW Motorrad authorised z
with a BMW Motorrad rear- dealer.
wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 123).
Maintenance
Make sure the ground is level Top up the engine oil to the
and firm and place the motor- specified level.
Engine oil, specified level cycle on its stand. Checking engine oil level
Wipe the area around the oil ( 126).
filler neck clean. Install oil filler cap 1.
between MIN and MAX marks
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Engine oil, capacity
Brake system
Checking function of
brakes
Viscosity class
Operate the brake lever.
approx. 3.5 l (with filter The pressure point must be
change) clearly perceptible.
If the oil level is below the MIN Press the footbrake lever.
mark: The pressure point must be
Top up the engine oil ( 127). clearly perceptible.
Remove cap 1 of the oil filler
neck.
If pressure points are not clearly
9 perceptible:
128 ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure.
Maintenance
Maintenance
brake pads are not installed, cycle on its stand.
it is absolutely essential to
measure the thickness of the Thickness of brake-pad
brake-pad carrier plates. carrier plate
min 4.5 mm
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If the thickness of the carrier
plates is insufficient:
WARNING
Use of unsuitable brake
pads. Visually inspect the brake pads
Failure of the brake system due to ascertain their thickness.
to loss of the brake pads. Viewing direction: from the rear
Use only brake pads with car- toward brake pads 1.
rier plates at least 4.5 mm
thick.
wear past the minimum per-
9 missible thickness.
Checking brake-fluid
Maintenance
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
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake 9
system.
Check the brake-fluid level at 131
regular intervals.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
Maintenance
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, front
rear reservoir 1.
Checking the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes NOTICE
Brake fluid, DOT4
Make sure the ground is level z
It is impermissible for the Wear of the brake pads causes
and firm and hold the motor- the brake fluid level in the reser-
brake fluid level to drop below
cycle upright. voir to sink.
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
9 power due to air in the brake
system.
132 Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
Maintenance
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.
Body panels
Removing right side panel 9
133
NOTICE
The procedure described here
for the right side apply applies by
analogy to the left side panel.
Maintenance
Switching off ignition ( 41).
Open cap 1 of the expansion with engine spoiler OE
Coolant, specified level
tank.
Top up coolant to specified
between MIN and MAX marks level.
on the expansion tank (engine Check coolant level ( 132). z
cold) Close the cap of the expansion
If the coolant drops below the tank.
permitted level: Installing right side panel
Top up the coolant. ( 134).
Top up coolant Remove screws 1.
Remove the side panel Disengage retaining hook 2
( 134). and remove engine spoiler 3.
Installing right side panel with engine spoiler OE
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134
Maintenance
Remove screws 1.
Disengage right side panel 2 Begin by seating side panel 1 Install engine spoiler 1, making
from grommets 3, taking care at the front and then seat sure that retaining hook 2 is
to start by disengaging the rear the rear of the panel in secured.
z first, and then work the side grommets 2. Install screws 3.
panel forward to remove. Install screws 3.
Removing headlight
fairing
Switching off ignition ( 41).
Disconnect plug 4 for the
flashing turn indicators. 9
135
Maintenance
Remove screws 1 and remove Remove screws 1 and head-
windscreen 2. light fairing 2.
Remove screw 1.
Ease left cover 2 aside and Hold headlight fairing 1 in posi-
disengage it from both hold- tion and secure with screws 2.
ers 3.
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136
Maintenance
Work left cover 1 into position Work right cover 1 into position Install windscreen 1 and
from above. from above. screws 2.
Connect plug 2 for the flashing Connect plug 2 for the flashing
Windscreen to holder for
turn indicators and route the turn indicators and route the
z instrument panel
cable. cable.
Secure the left cover in hold- Secure the right cover in hold- 5 Nm
ers 3. ers 3.
Install screw 4. Install screw 4. 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
an authorised BMW Motorrad Clutch play is out of tolerance: Repeat the steps in this pro-
dealer. Adjust the clutch-lever play cedure until clutch play is set 9
( 137). correctly.
Checking clutch-lever 137
play Adjust the clutch-lever Chain
play Lubricating chain
ATTENTION
Maintenance
Inadequate cleaning and lub-
rication of the drive chain.
Accelerated wear.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals. z
Pull clutch lever 1 until resist- Lubricate the chain more fre-
ance is perceptible. To increase clutch play: turn quently if the motorcycle is
In this position, measure clutch screw 1 in the tightening dir- ridden in wet, dusty or dirty
play A between the handlebar ection, i.e. into the handlebar conditions.
fitting and the clutch lever. fitting. Lubricate the drive chain
Clutch-lever play To reduce clutch play: turn at regular intervals.
screw 1 in the loosening direc-
tion, i.e. out of the handlebar min 800 km
0.5...1.0 mm (at the handlebar fitting. Switch the ignition off and se-
fitting, with engine cold) Checking clutch-lever play lect neutral.
( 137).
Clean the drive chain with a Adjust the chain tension
9 suitable cleaning product, dry it Make sure the ground is level
and apply chain lubricant. and firm and place the motor-
138 To prolong chain life, cycle on its stand.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of BMW Motorrad
chain lubricant or:
Maintenance
Lubricant
Maintenance
chain tensioning screw any guarantee of road safety for
other tyres.
19 Nm
BMW Motorrad recommends
Tighten nut 1 for the quick- using only tyres tested by
release axle to the specified BMW Motorrad.
tightening torque. You can obtain detailed
Permissible chain length
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Rear quick-release axle information from your authorised
in swinging arm BMW Motorrad dealer or on
the Internet at www.bmw-
Thread-locking compound: max 144.30 mm (measured motorrad.com.
mechanical centre to centre over
10 pins, chain pulled taut) Effect of wheel size on
100 Nm
If the chain has stretched to the chassis and suspension
Checking the chain wear maximum permissible length: control systems
Seek the advice of a specialist Wheel size is very important as
Engage 1st gear.
workshop, preferably an author- a parameter for the running-
Turn the rear wheel in the nor- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
mal direction of travel until the gear control systems ABS and
chain is tensioned. ASC/DTC. In particular, the
diameter and the width of a units can be changed to suit the Make sure the ground is level
9 vehicle's wheels are programmed new wheel sizes. and firm and place the motor-
into the control unit and are cycle on its stand.
140 fundamental to all calculations. Checking rims Measure the tyre tread depth
Any change in these influencing Make sure the ground is level in the main tread grooves with
variables, caused for example and firm and place the motor- wear marks.
by a switch to wheels other cycle on its stand.
than those installed ex-works, Visually inspect the rims for NOTICE
Maintenance
Maintenance
Force the brake pads 1 slightly
ATTENTION apart by rotational movement
Brake pads pushed together of the brake caliper 2 against
with brake caliper removed. brake disc 3.
Carefully pull the brake calipers z
It is not possible to slip the brake
Remove screw 1 and remove caliper over the brake disc. back and out until clear of the
the wheel-speed sensor from brake discs.
Do not operate the brake lever
its bore. while a brake caliper has been Lift the motorcycle, preferably
Mask off the parts of the wheel removed. with a BMW Motorrad rear-
rim that could be scratched in
Remove screws 1 of the brake wheel stand.
the process of removing the
brake calipers. calipers on left and right. Install the rear-wheel stand
( 123).
Lift the front of the motorcycle
until the front wheel is clear of
the ground, preferably using
a BMW Motorrad front-wheel Slacken right axle clamping Always have the security of
9 stand. screws 1. the fasteners checked by a
Installing the front-wheel stand Remove quick-release axle 2, specialist workshop, preferably
142 ( 124). while supporting the wheel. an authorised BMW Motorrad
Roll the front wheel forward to dealer.
remove.
ATTENTION
Installing front wheel
Maintenance
Maintenance
Raise the front wheel, insert Hold left brake caliper 1 in
Clamping screws in axle
quick-release axle 1 and place and position cable
holder
tighten to specified torque. guide 2.
Tightening sequence: Tighten Install screws 3 and tighten to
Quick-release axle in z
screws six times in alternate the specified tightening torque.
threaded bush
sequence Radial brake caliper to
50 Nm 19 Nm axle mount
Tighten right axle clamping Remove the rear-wheel stand
screws 2 to the specified tight- 38 Nm
and the front wheel stand.
ening torque. Secure the cable for the wheel-
Ease the brake calipers on to speed sensor in the holder ar-
the brake discs. row.
9 Radial brake caliper to
axle mount
144
38 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
Firmly pull the brake lever until
Maintenance
Maintenance
Roll the rear wheel as far Remove screw 1 and
forward as possible and disengage the brake line from
disengage chain 1 from the holder 2.
sprocket.
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Maintenance
When rolling the rear wheel Insert right adjusting plate 1
into position, take care not to into the swinging arm with
damage wheel-speed sensor 1. stop 2 to the front.
Roll the rear wheel as far Lift the rear wheel and work
forward as possible and loop quick-release axle 3 through z
chain 1 over the sprocket. 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.
148 Lighting
Replacing bulb for low-
beam headlight
Maintenance
NOTICE
Insert left adjusting plate 1. The plug arrangement can differ Remove screws 1 and tilt the
Install axle nut 2 with its from the illustration, depending right headlight slightly to the
washer, but do not tighten the on the bulb to be replaced. side.
nut at this point. Switching off ignition ( 41).
z Removing right cover ( 135).
Remove cover 1.
Secure the brake line in
holder 2 and install screw 1.
Replace the defective bulb.
NOTICE
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149
Bulbs with higher light-intensity
ratings are available through af-
termarket suppliers. These bulbs
burn out more rapidly and gener-
Maintenance
ate more heat than conventional
bulbs. Under adverse conditions
Disconnect plug 1. the extra heat can cause damage Install bulb 1. Begin by seating
to the headlight. lug 2 and then press the bulb
into the socket.
Bulbs for the low-beam Engage spring clip 3 in the
headlight catch on left and right. z
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Hold the bulb by the base only,
in order to keep the glass free
of foreign matter.
Maintenance
Disengage the plug from the Remove bulb 1 from the Insert bulb 1 into the socket.
holder arrow (using a screw- socket.
driver if necessary) and discon-
nect from plug 1. Replace the defective bulb.
Turn socket 2 counter-clock- Bulb for parking light z
wise and remove it from the
carrier.
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 socket 1 into the carrier
and turn it clockwise.
Seat the plug in the holder ar-
row and connect it to plug 2.
Installing headlight fairing Replace the defective bulb.
9 ( 135).
Bulb for parking light
152 Replacing parking-light
bulb, right W3W / 12 V / 3 W
Make sure the ground is level
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
and firm and place the motor-
the bulb in order to keep the
cycle on its stand.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Insert socket 1 into the head- Pull the glass out of the light
light housing, making sure that housing at the threaded-
the retainer engages. fastener side.
Remove screw 1. z
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE
LED
Maintenance
Maintenance
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Remove the bulb from the Push the bulb into the bulb LED rear light
socket. socket. The rear light has to be replaced
if more LEDs than stated below
Replace the defective bulb. in the array fail. Under these cir-
Bulb for number-plate cumstances: z
light Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
W5W / 12 V / 5 W ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold Maximum number of de-
the bulb in order to keep the fective LEDs in rear-light
glass free of foreign matter. unit
Press number-plate light bulb 1 1
into the light housing.
Fuses Replacing fuse
9 Removing fuse
156
ATTENTION
Jumpering of blown fuses.
Risk of short-circuit and fire.
Always replace a defective fuse
Maintenance
Maintenance
insulated crocodile clips at both
Do not touch parts of the igni- Then connect one end of the
ends.
tion system when the engine is black jump lead to the negative
running. terminal of the donor battery,
ATTENTION
and the other end to the neg-
ATTENTION Jump-starting with a voltage ative terminal of the discharged
greater than 12 V. battery. z
Excessive current flowing Start the engine of the vehicle
Damage to the on-board elec-
when the motorcycle is with the discharged battery
tronics.
jump-started in the usual way; if the en-
Make sure that the battery of
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam- gine does not start, wait a few
the donor vehicle has a voltage
age to the on-board electronics minutes before repeating the
rating of 12 V.
If the motorcycle has to be attempt in order to protect the
jump-started connect the leads When jump-starting the engine, starter motor and the donor
to the battery terminals; never do not disconnect the battery battery.
attempt to jump-start the en- from the on-board electrical
Allow both engines to idle for a
gine by connecting leads to the system.
few minutes before disconnect-
on-board socket. Remove the front seat ( 62). ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from Do not turn the battery upside tems. You can obtain additional
9 the negative terminals first, down. information from your authorised
then disconnect the second BMW Motorrad dealer.
158 lead from the positive termin-
ATTENTION
als. Disconnecting battery
Installing front seat ( 62). On-board electronics (e.g. from motorcycle
clock) draining connected Make sure the ground is level
Battery battery. and firm and place the motor-
Maintenance
NOTICE
Maintenance
The battery has to be recharged
at regular intervals in the course
ATTENTION of a lengthy period of disuse.
Battery not disconnected in Connect battery positive lead 1 See the instructions for caring
accordance with correct pro- first. for your battery. Always fully re-
cedure. charge the battery before restor- z
Place the washer in position
Risk of short-circuit ing it to use.
between the battery and the
Always proceed in compliance battery negative lead. Then Connecting battery to motor-
with the specified disconnec- install battery negative lead 2. cycle ( 159).
tion sequence. Installing front seat ( 62).
Removing battery
Remove battery negative Recharging battery Remove the front seat ( 62).
lead 2. Also remove the
Disconnecting battery from Disconnecting battery from
washer between the battery
motorcycle ( 158). motorcycle ( 158).
and the battery negative lead.
Charge the battery using a Lift the battery up and out;
Remove battery positive lead 1.
suitable charger. work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery Installing front seat ( 62).
9 Setting the clock ( 44).
NOTICE
160
If the battery was disconnected
from the motorcycle for a pro-
longed period of time it will be
necessary to enter the current
Maintenance
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 164 z
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 165
Care products Washing the vehicle Apply the brakes in good time
10 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
to allow the friction and heat to
dry the brake discs and brake
162 that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re-
pads.
and care products you can mover to soften and wash off
obtain from your authorised insects and stubborn dirt on
BMW Motorrad dealer. painted parts prior to washing ATTENTION
The substances in BMW the motorcycle. Effect of road salt intensified
Care
CareProducts have been tested To prevent stains, do not wash by warm water.
in laboratories and in practice; the vehicle immediately after it Corrosion
z they provide optimised care and has been exposed to strong sun- Use only cold water to wash off
protection for the materials used light and do not wash it in the road salt.
in your vehicle. sun.
Make sure that the vehicle is ATTENTION
ATTENTION washed frequently, especially
Use of unsuitable cleaning during the winter months. Damage due to high water
and care products. To remove road salt, clean the pressure from high pressure
Damage to vehicle parts. motorcycle with cold water im- cleaners or steam cleaners.
Do not use solvents such as mediately after every trip. Corrosion or short-circuit, dam-
cellulose thinners, cold clean- age to seals, to the hydraulic
WARNING brake system, to the electrics
ers, fuel or the like, and do
not use cleaning products that Wet brake discs and brake and the seat.
contain alcohol. pads after vehicle wash, after Exercise restraint when using
riding through water and in a steam jet or high-pressure
rainy conditions. cleaning equipment.
Diminished braking effect.
Do not use insect-remover
NOTICE pads or cleaning pads with NOTICE
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Aluminium cases and topcases hard, scouring surfaces. Soften stubborn dirt and insects 163
do not have a surface coating. by covering the affected areas
Care in accordance with the in- NOTICE with a wet cloth.
structions set out below will help Under conditions of use as
ensure the best possible appear- Chrome
intended by the manufacturer,
ance:
Care
sooner or later irremovable Use plenty of water and BMW
Remove road salt and corrosive marks may appear on the seat shampoo to clean chrome, par-
deposits by cleaning with cold ticularly if it has been exposed to
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coverings. Clothing that is not
water immediately after every colour-fast is a major cause of road salt. Use chrome polish for
trip. this occurrence. additional treatment.
Care
Comply with checklist ( 94).
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166
Care
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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
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167
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
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Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Troubleshooting chart
11 Engine does not start or is difficult to start.
168 Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
Technical data
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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel FR Valid
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169
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Clamping screws in axle holder
Technical data
M8 x 35 Tighten screws six times in alternate
sequence
19 Nm
Radial brake caliper to axle
mount
M10 x 65 38 Nm z
Rear wheel FR Valid
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 19 Nm
Rear quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M24 x 1.5 100 Nm
mechanical
Rear wheel FR Valid
11 Swinging-arm adapter to rear
170 wheel swinging arm
M8 x 30 20 Nm
Spring strut to main frame
M10 x 65 56 Nm
Technical data
Mirrors FR Valid
Locknut (mirror) to clamping
piece
M14 x 1 20 Nm
z Multi-wax spray
Engine
Engine design Water-/oil-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke inline
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engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead 171
camshafts
Displacement 999 cm3
Cylinder bore 80 mm
Technical data
Piston stroke 49.7 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Nominal output 118 kW, - at engine speed: 11000 min-1
Torque 112 Nm, - at engine speed: 9250 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 12000 min-1
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Idle speed 1250 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempera-
ture
Fuel
11 Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
172 95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.5 l
Fuel reserve approx. 4 l
Technical data
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity approx. 3.5 l, with filter change
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives
(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible
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of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping
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173
Transmission
Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-
gine block
Technical data
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear
2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear
1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear
1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear
1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear
1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear z
Rear-wheel drive
11 Type of rear suspension Aluminium double swinging arm
174
Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/45
Secondary transmission ratio 2.647
Running gear
Technical data
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 120 mm, at wheel
Rear wheel
z Type of rear suspension Aluminium double swinging arm
Type of final drive Chain drive
Spring travel, rear 120 mm, at wheel
Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically radially operated twin disc brake with
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4-piston radial fixed calipers and floating brake 175
discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-piston
Technical data
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Rear wheel rim size 6.0" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 190/55 ZR 17
z Load index, rear tyre min. 63
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold
Electrics
Fuses
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177
Retainer 1 10 A, Instrument panel
Retainer 2 4 A, Master relay, diagnosis plug, anti-theft alarm
Retainer 3 Not used
Retainer 4 7.5 A, Low-beam headlight, load relief relay
Technical data
Retainer 5 7.5 A, High-beam headlight
Retainer 6 7.5 A, Socket for optional accessories, number-
plate light
Retainer 7 4 A, Ignition switch
Retainer 8 4 A, Angular rate sensor, left multi-function switch
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Main fuse 40 A
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 9 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm
11 Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight HB3 / 12 V / 60 W
178
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W3W / 12 V / 3 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED
Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light 1
Technical data
unit
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED turn indicators OE LED
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Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Frame
Frame type Aluminium composite bridge frame, load-bearing
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engine 179
Type plate location Steering head, right
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Steering head, right
Technical data
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2060 mm
Height of motorcycle 1230 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 845 mm, across mirrors
Front-seat height 815 mm, Without rider
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Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1805 mm, Without rider
Weights
11 Unladen weight 207 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
180 load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 407 kg
Maximum payload 200 kg
Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h
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Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
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181
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Service
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Standard BMW service . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
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Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
BMW Motorrad Service ried out by a specialist work- BMW Motorrad Mobility
12 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
shop, preferably an authorised services
BMW Motorrad dealer.
182 network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW
to look after you and your mo- In order to help ensure that your motorcycle, in circumstances
torcycle in more than 100 coun- BMW is always in optimum in which assistance is required
tries. Authorised BMW Motorrad condition, BMW Motorrad you can benefit from the
dealerships have the technical recommends compliance with protection afforded by the various
Service
information and the technical the maintenance intervals BMW Motorrad mobility services
know-how to reliably carry out specified for your motorcycle. (e.g. Mobile Service, breakdown
all maintenance and repair work Have all maintenance and re- service, vehicle recovery service).
z on your BMW. pair work that is carried out con- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
You can locate your nearest au- firmed in the "Service" chapter in dealer will be happy to provide
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer- this manual. For generous treat- information about the mobility
ship by visiting our website: ment of claims submitted after services available to you.
www.bmw-motorrad.com the warranty period has expired,
evidence of regular maintenance Maintenance work
WARNING
is essential. BMW Pre-delivery Check
Maintenance and repair work Your authorised BMW Motorrad
not in compliance with cor- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer can provide information on dealer conducts the BMW pre-
rect procedure. delivery check before handing
Risk of accident due to sub- BMW services and the work un-
dertaken as part of each service. over the vehicle to you.
sequent damage.
BMW Motorrad recommends
you to have all the associated
work on your motorcycle car-
BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
Service
The BMW Service is carried out time for a service is approaching,
once a year; the extent of ser- on the basis of the programmed
vicing can vary, depending on values.
the age of the vehicle and the z
distance it has covered. Your au- The countdown distance
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer to the upcoming service
confirms that the service work
1000 km
has been carried out and enters
the date when the next service
The regular service intervals as
will be due.
stated apply to motorcycles used
Riders who cover long distances
on public roads. In the case of
in a year might have to bring in
motorcycles used for racing,
their vehicles for service before
the intervals have to be adap-
the next scheduled date. It is
ted accordingly in line with the
to allow for these cases that a
increased wear and tear associ-
maximum odometer reading is
ated with this mode of use.
entered as well in the confirma-
tion of service. Servicing has to
be brought forward if this odo-
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Service
184
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Maintenance schedule
1 BMW Running-in check 12
2 Standard BMW service 185
( 186)
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
4 Check valve clearance
Service
5 Checking timing
6 Replace all spark plugs
7 Replacing air filter
8 Oil change in the tele- z
scopic forks
9 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a annually or every
10,000 km (whichever
comes first)
b for the first time after one
year, then every two years
Standard BMW service Check the tyre pressures and
12 A standard BMW service con-
tread depth.
Check the ease of movement
186 sists of the following mainten-
of the side stand.
ance work:
Lubricate the side stand.
Perform vehicle test with the
Check the lights and signalling
BMW Motorrad diagnosis sys-
equipment.
tem.
Check that the engine start
Service
on on
Service
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest z
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,
Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest
on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,
Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest
on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
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Item Odometer Date
reading 12
193
Service
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Service
194
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Appendix
Certificate for electronic immobil-
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iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 195
Appendix
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FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi-
Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly
Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party
ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance
(1) This device may not could void the users
cause harmful inter- authority to operate the
ference, and equipment.
(2) this device must accept
any interference
received, including
interference that may
cause undesired
operation.
To verify the authorization
of the ignition key, the
electronic immobilizer
exchanges information with
the ignition key via the ring
aerial.
Approbation de informations avec la cl de Toute modification
la FCC contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas t
annulaire. approuve expressment
Antenne annulaire Le prsent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa-
prsente dans le conforme la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut
commutateur d'allumage des rgles de la FCC. Son annuler l'autorisation
utilisation est soumise aux accorde l'utilisateur pour
deux conditions suivantes : utiliser le dispositif.
(1) Le dispositif ne
doit pas produire
d'interfrences
nuisibles, et
(2) le dispositif doit
pouvoir accepter toutes
les interfrences
Pour vrifier l'autorisation extrieures, y compris
de la cl de contact, le celles qui pourraient
systme d'immobilisation provoquer une
lectronique change des activation inopportune.
A disconnecting from C
14 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 motorcycle, 158 Chain
Adjusting tension, 138
ABS Installation, 160
198 Control, 17 Checking tension, 138
Maintenance instructions, 158
Engineering details, 110 Checking wear, 139
Position on the motorcycle, 16
Operation, 50 Lubricating, 137
Removal, 159
Self-diagnosis, 96 Checklist, 94
Technical data, 177
Warnings, 32 Clutch
Index
Brake fluid
Accessories Checking fluid level, front, 130 Adjusting play, 137
z General instructions, 118 Checking fluid level, rear, 131 Checking function, 136
Actuality, 7 Checking play, 137
Reservoir, front, 15
Anti-theft alarm Reservoir, rear, 15 Technical data, 173
Operation, 46 Confirmation of maintenance
brake lever, 58
ASC work, 187
Control, 17 Brake pads
Checking front, 128 Coolant
Engineering details, 113 Checking fill level, 132
Operation, 52 Checking rear, 129
Fill-level indicator, 15
Self-diagnosis, 97 Running in, 99
Topping up, 133
Average values Brakes
Adjusting handlebar lever, 58 Warning for overtemperat-
Resetting, 44 ure, 30
Checking function, 127
Cruise-control system
B Safety instructions, 101
Control, 17
Battery Technical data, 175
Operation, 56
Charging, 159
connecting to motorcycle, 159
D Emergency off switch (kill switch) Fuel reserve
Damping
Adjuster, front, 11, 13
Operation, 50 Range, 37 14
Position on the motorcycle, 18 Warning, 36
Adjuster, rear, 11, 13, 15 199
Engine Fuses
adjusting, 81 starting, 94 Position on the motorcycle, 16
DDC Technical data, 171 Replacing, 156
Control, 17 Technical data, 177
Warning for engine
Dimensions
Index
electronics, 30
Technical data, 179 G
Engine oil General views
Drop sensor
Checking fill level, 126 Instrument panel, 19 z
Warnings, 32
Filler neck, 15 Left multifunction switch, 17
DTC
Control, 17 Fill-level indicator, 11, 13 Left side of motorcycle, 11, 13
Engineering details, 114 Technical data, 172 Multifunction display, 24
Operation, 53 Topping up, 127 Right multifunction switch, 18
Self-diagnosis, 97 Equipment, 7 Right side of vehicle, 15
Warnings, 33, 34 Underneath the seat, 16
F
DWA Frame Warning and telltale lights, 22
Telltale light, 19 Technical data, 179
Warnings, 36 Front-wheel stand H
Installing, 124 Hazard warning flashers
E Fuel Control, 17
Electrics Refuelling, 103 Operation, 49
Technical data, 177
Technical data, 172
Headlight K Parking lights, operating, 48
14 Adjustment for driving on left/ Keys, 40 Side light, 48
driving on right, 48 Luggage
200 L
Beam throw, 48 Lighting Instructions for loading, 92,
Heated handlebar grips Rear light, replacing, 155 118
Control, 18 Luggage loops
Replacing high-beam headlight
Operation, 60 Position on the motorcycle, 16
bulb, 150
use, 63
Index
Index
Multifunction switch Spring preload
General view, left side, 17 Control for riding mode, 18 Adjuster, front, 11, 13
General view, right side, 18 Engineering details, 107 Adjuster, rear, 11, 13 z
Running gear adjusting, 78
N Technical data, 174 Starting, 94
Number-plate carrier Running in, 98 Control, 18
Removing and installing, 86
steering damper
S
O Position on the vehicle, 15
Safety instructions
On-board computer Steering lock
for brakes, 101
Control, 17 Locking, 40
For riding, 92
P Seats T
Installation, 61 Technical data
Parking, 102
Lock, 11, 13 Battery, 177
Pre-Ride-Check, 95
Removal, 61 Brakes, 175
R Clutch, 173
Rear-wheel drive Dimensions, 179
Technical data, 174 Electrics, 177
Engine, 171 Turn indicators Warnings
14 Engine oil, 172 Control, 17 ABS, 32
Frame, 179 Operation, 49 Anti-theft alarm, 36
202
Fuel, 172 Removing and installing, 89 ASC, 33
Fuses, 177 Type plate Bulb defect, 31
Lighting, 178 Position on the vehicle, 15 Drop sensor, 32
Rear-wheel drive, 174 Tyres DTC, 34
Checking inflation pressure, 59
Index
Index
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Details described or illustrated Original riders manual, printed in
in this booklet may differ from Germany.
the vehicle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market spe-
cification. No claims will be en-
tertained as a result of such dis-
crepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.5 l
Fuel reserve approx. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold
BMW recommends
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