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bmw‑motorrad.com Riding Machine
Rider's Manual
R 1200 GS
Vehicle data/dealership details
General instructions
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview Abbreviations and Instruction.
1 An important aspect of this symbols Result of an activity.
6 Rider's Manual is that it can CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
be used for quick and easy Non-avoidance can lead to Reference to a page with
reference. Consulting the slight or moderate injury. more detailed informa-
extensive index at the end of this tion.
WARNING Medium-risk
Rider's Manual is the fastest way
hazard. Non-avoidance can
General instructions
General instructions
You can obtain Equipment
tolerance requirements of the
BMW Motorrad When you purchased your BMW Deutsches Institut für Normung
optional accessories motorcycle, you chose a model e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
through your authorised with individual equipment. This countries may differ.
BMW Motorrad dealer; Rider's Manual describes the
optional accessories optional extras (OE) offered by Actuality
have to be retrofitted to BMW and selected optional ac-
the vehicle. The high safety and quality level
cessories (OA). This explains why
of BMW motorcycles is ensured
the manual may also contain
ABS Anti-lock brake system. by continuous development
equipment specifications which z
work on design, equipment
you have not ordered. Please
ASC Automatic Stability Con- and accessories. Because of
note, too, that your motorcycle
trol. this, your motorcycle may differ
might not be exactly as illus-
from the information supplied
D- Electronic chassis and trated in this manual on account
in the Rider's Manual. Nor
ESA suspension adjustment. of country-specific differences.
can BMW Motorrad entirely
If your motorcycle contains
rule out errors and omissions.
equipment that has not been
Consequently no claims can be
derived from the information,
1 graphics or descriptions.
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General instructions
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General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General views
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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General views
General view, left side
1 Fuel filler neck ( 113) 2
2 Seat lock ( 87) 11
3 Setting the rear damping
(down at the spring strut)
( 96)
General views
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2
General views
General view, right side 10 Behind the side trim panel:
1 without Dynamic ESA OE
Battery ( 160) 2
Positive battery connection
Adjuster for spring preload, 13
point ( 158)
rear ( 95).
Diagnostic connector
2 Air filter (underneath the
( 165)
centre trim panel) ( 152)
11 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
3 Brake-fluid tank, front
( 141)
General views
( 140)
4 Height adjustment of the
windscreen ( 93)
5 Power socket ( 168)
6 Vehicle identification num-
ber (on steering head)
Type plate (on the frame, z
front right)
7 Coolant-level indicator
( 142)
Coolant reservoir ( 143)
8 Oil filler neck ( 137)
9 Engine oil level indicator
( 136)
Underneath the seat
2 1 Standard toolkit ( 134)
14 2 Rider's Manual
3 Tyre pressure table
4 Payload table
5 Adjusting the front seat
height ( 88)
General views
6 Fuses ( 164)
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Multifunction switch,
left 2
1 High-beam headlight and 15
headlight flasher ( 57)
2 with cruise control OE
Cruise-control system
( 81).
General views
3 Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ( 60)
4 ABS ( 68)
ASC ( 69)
with riding modes Pro OE
DTC ( 70)
5 with Dynamic ESA OE z
Dynamic ESA possible set-
tings ( 72)
6 with LED auxiliary head-
lights OA
LED auxiliary headlights
( 58).
7 Turn indicators ( 61)
8 Horn
9 Multifunction display
( 61)
10 with preparation for nav-
2 igation system OE
Operating navigation sys-
16 tem ( 180)
Multi-Controller
11 with LED headlight OE
Daytime riding light
( 58).
General views
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Multifunction switch,
right 2
1 with heated grips OE 17
Heated handlebar grips
( 86).
2 Riding mode ( 74)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
General views
switch) ( 56)
4 Starter button
Start engine ( 103).
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Instrument panel
2 1 Speedometer
18 2 Engine speed display
3 Photosensor (for adapting
the brightness of the in-
strument lighting)
with alarm system
General views
(DWA) OE
Alarm system LED
Alarm signal ( 84)
with Keyless Ride OE
Telltale light for the radio-
operated key
z Ignition with Keyless Ride
( 53).
4 Indicator and warning lights
( 20)
5 Multifunction display
( 22)
Status indicators
Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 20
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Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warning symbols in the display . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status indicators
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Indicator and warning
3 lights
20 1 with cruise control OE
Cruise-control system
( 81).
2 Neutral
3 ASC ( 42)
Status indicators
Status indicators
9 High-beam headlight
( 57)
10 with LED headlight OE
Daytime riding light
( 58).
11 with LED auxiliary head-
lights OA
LED auxiliary headlights z
( 58).
12 Fuel reserve ( 45)
Multifunction display
3 1 Fuel level
22 2 Recommendation to up-
shift ( 46)
3 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
4 with LED headlight OE
Status indicators
Status indicators
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Warning symbols in the
3 display
24 1 with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
Tyre pressure ( 38)
2 EWS ( 32)
3 Coolant temperature
Status indicators
( 35)
4 Engine oil level ( 35)
5 Engine electronics ( 36)
6 On-board voltage ( 33)
7 Warnings ( 25)
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Warnings The status of the 'General' warn-
Mode of presentation
ing light matches the most ur- 3
gent warning.
Warnings are indicated by the 25
corresponding warning lights. The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.
Status indicators
Warnings that do not have warn- z
ing lights of their own are indic-
ated by 'General' warning light 1
showing in combination with a
warning symbol at 2 or a text
warning at 3. The 'general' warn-
ing light shows yellow or red, de-
pending on the urgency of the
warning.
3 Warnings, overview
26
Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display
Ice crystal symbol Outside temperature warning ( 32)
is displayed.
Status indicators
OILLVL CHECK
is displayed.
Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display 3
General warning Temperature sym- Coolant temperature too high ( 35) 27
light shows red. bol appears on the
display.
The malfunction Emissions warning ( 35)
indicator lamp lights
Status indicators
up.
General warning Engine symbol Engine in emergency-operation mode
light shows yellow. appears on the ( 36)
display.
General warning The engine symbol Severe fault in the engine control unit
light flashes yellow. flashes. ( 36)
General warning The tyre symbol is Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-
light flashes red. displayed with one ance ( 39)
or two arrows. The
critical tyre pres-
sure flashes.
General warning The tyre symbol Sensor is faulty or there is a system fault
light shows yellow. with one or two ( 40)
z arrows appears in
the display.
"--" or "-- --" Signal transmission disrupted ( 40)
is displayed.
Status indicators
shows.
ASC telltale and ASC intervention ( 42)
warning light quick-
flashes.
ASC telltale and ASC self-diagnosis not completed
warning light slow- ( 42)
flashes.
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ASC telltale and ASC deactivated ( 43)
warning light
shows.
ASC telltale and ASC fault ( 43)
warning light
shows.
DTC indicator DTC intervention ( 43)
and warning light
flashes quickly.
Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning
3 lights display
30 DTC indicator DTC self-diagnosis not completed
and warning light ( 43)
flashes slowly.
DTC indicator DTC switched off ( 44)
and warning light
Status indicators
shows.
DTC indicator DTC fault ( 44)
and warning light
shows.
General warning !D-ESA is dis- DESA fault ( 44)
light shows yellow. played.
General warning The holding symbol Hill Start Control is deactivated automat-
light flashes yellow. flashes briefly. ically ( 45)
General warning The holding symbol Hill Start Control cannot be activated
light flashes yellow. flashes briefly. ( 46)
Telltale and warning Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display 3
The arrow point- Recommendation to upshift ( 46) 31
ing upwards is dis-
played.
The gear indicator Gear not trained ( 46)
flashes.
Status indicators
General warning Hazard warning lights system is switched
light flashes red. on ( 47)
Status indicators
Remove all other vehicle keys
radio-operated key ( 55). The integral battery in the radio-
from the same ring as the igni-
Use the reserve key to con- operated key has lost a signific-
tion key.
tinue your journey. ant proportion of its original ca-
Use the emergency key.
with Keyless Ride OE pacity. There is no assurance of
Have the defective key re-
Battery of the radio-operated how long the R/C key can remain
placed, preferably by an au-
key is flat or the key has been operational.
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
lost ( 55). Replace the battery of the
Radio-operated key out of Remain calm if the warning radio-operated key ( 55). z
range symbol appears while you are
Vehicle voltage too low
with Keyless Ride OE riding. You can continue your
journey, the engine will not General warning light shows
General warning light shows switch off. red.
yellow. Have the defective radio-op- Symbol for vehicle voltage
erated key replaced by an au- is displayed.
Radio-operated key warning
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
symbol is displayed.
Possible cause: The preconditions for the oil level
3 WARNING
The alternator or alternator drive check are as follows:
Discharged battery causes is faulty, battery is faulty or the Engine at operating tempera-
34 ture.
various motorcycle systems fuse for the alternator regulator
to fail, such as lighting, en- has blown. Engine idling for at least ten
gine or ABS Have the fault rectified as seconds.
Risk of accident quickly as possible by a Side stand retracted.
specialist workshop, preferably Motorcycle standing upright on
Status indicators
Status indicators
oil level. The next time you stop Compliance with the quickly as possible by a
for fuel: information set out below is specialist workshop, preferably
Checking engine oil level essential. an authorised BMW Motorrad
( 136). Possible cause: dealer.
If the oil level is too low:
The coolant level is too low.
Topping up the engine oil Emissions warning
Check coolant level ( 142).
( 137). The malfunction indicator
If the coolant level is too low:
If the oil level is correct: lamp lights up. z
Leave the engine to cool down.
Seek the advice of a specialist
Topping up coolant ( 143). Possible cause:
workshop, preferably an author-
Have the cooling system The engine control unit has dia-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
checked by a specialist gnosed a fault which affects the
Coolant temperature too workshop, preferably by a pollutant emissions.
high BMW Motorrad partner. Have the fault rectified by a
General warning light shows specialist workshop, preferably
red. an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
You can continue riding; pollut- in emergency-operation mode. Risk of accident
3 ant emissions are higher than In exceptional cases, the engine Adapt your style of riding ac-
the threshold values. stops and refuses to start. cordingly: ride slowly, avoid
36 Have the fault rectified as sharp accelerating and overtak-
Engine in emergency- quickly as possible by a ing.
operation mode specialist workshop, preferably If possible, have the vehicle
General warning light shows an authorised BMW Motorrad brought in and the fault
yellow. dealer. rectified by a specialist
Status indicators
Status indicators
!LAMPF: Low-beam head- Identify defective bulb or bulbs
light, high-beam headlight, by visual check. !DWALO is displayed.
parking light or front turn in- Replacing bulbs for low-beam
dicator defective. and high-beam headlight NOTICE
with LED headlight OE ( 153).
!LAMPF: Additionally: day- This error message shows briefly
Replacing bulb for parking light
time riding light faulty. only after the Pre-Ride-Check
( 155).
completes.
!LAMPR: Brake light, rear with LED headlight OE
light, indicator light rear or li- Replace LED headlights Possible cause: z
cense plate light faulty. ( 158). The integral battery in the anti-
!LAMPS: Several bulbs de- theft alarm has lost a significant
fective. Replacing bulbs for front and proportion of its original capacity.
rear turn indicators ( 156). There is no assurance of how
Replace the LED rear light long the anti-theft alarm can re-
WARNING ( 158). main operational if the vehicle's
Vehicle overlooked in traffic battery is disconnected.
due to failure of the lights on
the vehicle
Seek the advice of a specialist Seek the advice of a specialist readings are based on a tyre air
3 workshop, preferably an author- workshop, preferably an author- temperature of 20 °C.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
38 If the symbol 3 also shows,
Anti-theft alarm battery Tyre pressure this is a warning. The crit-
flat with tyre pressure control ical tyre pressure flashes.
with alarm system (DWA) OE (RDC) OE
If the value in question is
Status indicators
Status indicators
Temperature compensation accordingly.
The tyre symbol is dis- ( 129) The up arrow indicates a front-
played with one or two ar- tyre pressure problem, the down
rows. The critical tyre pressure Tyre pressure outside arrow indicates a rear-tyre pres-
flashes. permitted tolerance sure problem.
The up arrow indicates a front- with tyre pressure control Possible cause:
tyre pressure problem, the down (RDC) OE Measured tyre pressure is out-
arrow indicates a rear-tyre pres- side permitted tolerance. z
General warning light
sure problem. Check the tyre for damage
flashes red.
Possible cause: and to ascertain whether the
Measured tyre pressure is close The tyre symbol is dis- vehicle can be ridden with the
to the limit of permitted toler- played with one or two ar- tyre in its present condition.
ance. rows. The critical tyre pressure If the vehicle can be ridden with
Correct the tyre pressure as flashes. the tyre in its present condition:
stated on the inside cover of Correct the tyre pressure at the
the Rider's Manual. earliest possible opportunity.
Sensor is faulty or there is Signal transmission
3 NOTICE
a system fault disrupted
40 You can deactivate RDC warn- with tyre pressure control with tyre pressure control
ings for riding in off-road mode. (RDC) OE (RDC) OE
Status indicators
are located in the surrounding !RDC is displayed. completed
area which are interfering with
NOTICE The ABS function is not avail-
the transmission between
able, because self-diagnosis
the RDC control unit and the This error message shows briefly did not complete. (The motor-
sensors. only after the Pre-Ride-Check cycle has to reach a defined
Observe the RDC displays in completes. minimum speed for the wheel
other surrounding areas.
Possible cause: speed sensors to be checked:
A permanent fault is
present only when the The integral battery in the tyre- 5 km/h) z
general warning light also lights pressure sensor has lost a sig- Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
up. nificant proportion of its original that the ABS function is not
Under these circumstances: capacity. There is no assurance available until self-diagnosis has
Have the fault rectified by a of how long the tyre pressure completed.
specialist workshop, preferably control system can remain opera-
tional. ABS fault
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Seek the advice of a specialist ABS telltale and warning
workshop, preferably an author- light shows.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Possible cause: lead to an ABS fault message fords the rider visual feedback on
3 with riding modes Pro OE ( 121). control intervention even after the
The angular rate sensor has Have the fault rectified as critical situation has been dealt
42 quickly as possible by a with.
been damaged. The ABS Pro
function is not available. specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC self-diagnosis not
ATTENTION dealer. completed
ASC telltale and warning
Status indicators
Status indicators
Possible cause: DTC intervention Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the with Dynamic Traction Control
ASC system. DTC self-diagnosis not
(DTC) OE completed
without riding modes Pro OE
Activating the ASC function DTC indicator and warning The DTC function is not avail-
( 70). light flashes quickly. able, because self-diagnosis
The DTC has detected a degree did not complete. (The motor-
ASC fault of instability at the rear wheel cycle has to reach a defined z
ASC telltale and warning and has intervened to reduce minimum speed with the en-
light shows. torque. The indicator and warn- gine running for the wheel-
ing light flashes longer than the speed sensors to be checked:
Possible cause: DTC intervention lasts. This af- min 5 km/h)
The DSC control unit has detec- fords the rider visual feedback on
ted a fault. The ASC function is control intervention even after the Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
no longer available. critical situation has been dealt that the DTC function is not
You can continue to ride. Bear with. available until self-diagnosis has
in mind that the ASC function completed.
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
DTC switched off Do not transport any objects Possible cause:
3 with Dynamic Traction Control underneath the driver or pas- The DESA control unit has de-
(DTC) OE senger seat. tected a fault. In this condition,
44 Secure the toolkit. the motorcycle has too much
DTC indicator and warning damping and is uncomfortable to
Do not damage the angular
light shows. drive, especially on roads in poor
rate sensor.
Possible cause: Bear in mind that the DTC condition.
Have the fault rectified as
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The rider has switched off the function is not available or the
functionality is subject to cer- quickly as possible by a
DTC system.
tain restrictions. specialist workshop, preferably
DTC Switching on ( 71).
You can continue to ride. Bear an authorised BMW Motorrad
DTC fault in mind the more detailed in- dealer.
with Dynamic Traction Control formation on situations that can Fuel down to reserve
(DTC) OE lead to a DTC fault ( 124).
Fuel reserve indicator light
Have the fault rectified as
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quickly as possible by a
light shows. specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad WARNING
Possible cause:
dealer.
The DTC control unit has detec- Irregular engine operation or
ted a fault. DESA fault engine shutdown due to lack
of fuel
ATTENTION General warning light shows
Risk of accident, damage to cata-
yellow.
lytic converter
Damaged components
Damage to sensors, for example,
!D-ESA is displayed. Do not run the fuel tank dry.
which causes malfunctions
Possible cause: The range is shown auto- Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more matically once the fuel re- The driver has activated Hill Start 3
than the reserve quantity of fuel. serve indicator light is switched Control ( 131).
on. 45
Switch off Hill Start Control.
Reserve fuel The range remaining with the Operate Hill Start Control
available fuel reserve depends on ( 83).
the riding style (on consumption)
approx. 4 l
and the fuel quantity available Hill Start Control is
Status indicators
Refuelling ( 113). when the indicator light switched deactivated automatically
on. with Hill Start Control OE
Fuel reserve
After a refuelling stop, the dis-
The fuel quantity remaining in tance counter for reserve fuel is General warning light
the fuel tank once the fuel re- reset if the amount of fuel in the flashes yellow.
serve indicator light switches on tank is greater than the reserve
depends on the riding dynamics. The holding symbol flashes
quantity.
The more the fuel moves around briefly.
in the fuel tank (caused by fre- z
Hill Start Control is Possible cause:
quent changes in lean angle, fre-
quent braking and accelerating), activated Hill Start Control has been
the harder it is to determine the with Hill Start Control OE switched off automatically.
fuel reserve. For this reason, it is The side stands have been
not possible to accurately state The holding symbol is dis- folded out.
the fuel reserve. played. Hill Start Control is deactivated
when the side stands are fol-
ded out.
The engine has been stopped.
Hill Start Control is deactivated Hill Start Control functions only Recommendation to
3 when the engine is stopped. when the engine is running. upshift
The motorcycle has been drive The arrow pointing upwards
46 off with Hill Start Control activ- Recommendation to
is displayed.
ated. upshift
Operate Hill Start Control The upshift recommendation Possible cause:
( 83). must be activated in the display The right speed for changing into
settings ( 63). the next gear has been reached.
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fully trained, the Pro shift as- NOTICE
sistant functions as described
( 130). If the service-due indicator ap-
pears more than a month before
If the training process was
the service date, the date saved
not successful, have the fault
in the instrument cluster must
rectified by a specialist work-
be adjusted. This situation can
shop, preferably an authorised
occur if the battery was discon-
BMW Motorrad dealer. z
nected for a prolonged period of
Hazard warning lights If the time remaining to the next time.
system is switched on service is less than a month or if If you want to have the date
the next service falls due within set consult a specialist work-
General warning light 1000 km, the service due date 1 shop, preferably an authorised
flashes red. and countdown distance 2 are BMW Motorrad dealer.
Turn signal indicator light displayed briefly after the Pre-
flashes green. Ride-Check has been completed.
Service-due date has
3 passed
48 General warning light shows
yellow.
SERVICE is displayed perman-
ently.
Possible cause:
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Operation
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 60
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Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . 68
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) . . . . 70
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
(DESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Ignition switch/steering Switching on ignition
4 lock
50 Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 51).
Operation
Operation
The LED auxiliary headlights A spare key attached to the
Key can be removed. same ring as the ignition key
briefly light up.
used to start the engine could
Switching off ignition with LED headlight OE "irritate" the electronics, in
The daytime riding light goes which case the enabling signal
out soon after the ignition is z
for starting is not issued. The
switched off. warning with the key symbol
appears in the multifunction
with LED auxiliary headlights OA
display.
The LED auxiliary headlights
Always keep the spare key sep-
go out soon after the ignition is
arately from the ignition key.
switched off.
Operation
circuits switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Press and hold down button 1. There are two ways of activat-
( 104)
The steering lock engages with ing the ignition.
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
an audible click. Version 1: z
gress. ( 104)
Ignition, lights and all function Short-press button 1.
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
circuits switched off. Side lights and all function cir- formed. ( 105)
Short-press button 1 to disen- cuits are switched on.
gage the steering lock. with LED headlight OE Switching off ignition
Daytime riding light is switched Requirement
Switching on ignition on.
Requirement Radio-operated key is within
with LED auxiliary headlights OA range.
Radio-operated key is within LED auxiliary headlights are
range. switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 104)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 104)
Electronic immobiliser If you mislay a radio-operated key
4 EWS you can have the key in ques-
The on-board electronics access tion barred by your authorised
54
the data saved in the radio-op- BMW Motorrad dealer. In order
erated key via a ring aerial in the to have a key barred you must
R/C ignition lock. The ignition is bring along all the other keys be-
not enabled for starting until the longing to the motorcycle.
engine control unit has recog- The engine cannot be started
Operation
Operation
NOTICE
Change the battery.
The emergency key or the radio-
operated key with the empty bat-
tery must be in contact with z
the rear-wheel cover.
Please consult the information
on the electronic immobiliser Time during which the
(EWS) if a key is lost or mis- engine has to be started.
laid. The unlocking procedure has
If you happen to lose or mislay to be repeated if this time is
the radio-operated key while allowed to expire.
on a journey, you can start the
vehicle with the emergency 30 s Press button 1.
key. Pre-Ride-Check is performed. Key bit flips out.
If the battery of the radio-op- Key has been recognised. Push up battery cover 2.
erated key is flat, the motor- Engine can be started. Remove battery 3.
cycle can be started by touch- Start engine ( 103). Dispose of the old battery in
accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations; do not Red LED on the instrument Do not operate the kill switch
4 attempt to dispose of batteries panel flashes. when riding.
as domestic waste. The radio-operated key is
56 The emergency off switch is a
ready for use again. kill switch for switching off the
ATTENTION
engine quickly and easily.
Unsuitable or incorrectly in- Emergency off switch
serted batteries (kill switch)
Operation
Component damage
Use a battery compliant with
the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
z When inserting the battery,
always make sure polarity is
correct.
Insert the new battery with the
positive terminal up. A Engine switched off
1 Emergency off switch (kill B Normal operating position
Battery type (run)
switch)
Operation
NOTICE
The side lights place a strain on Immediately after switching off
the battery. Do not switch the the ignition, push button 1 to
ignition on for longer than abso- the back and hold it in this po-
lutely necessary.
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sition until the headlight cour-
Push switch 1 forward to tesy delay feature comes on.
The low-beam headlight switches The vehicle lighting lights for
switch on the high-beam
on automatically when the engine one minute and is automatically
headlight.
is started. switched back off.
Pull switch 1 back to operate
the headlight flasher. This can be used after parking
with LED headlight OE
the vehicle, for example, to light
In daytime the daytime riding Headlight courtesy delay the way to the house door.
light can be switched on as an
feature
alternative to the low-beam head- Parking lights
light. Switch off the ignition.
Switching off ignition ( 51).
Press button 1 again to switch
4 NOTICE off the LED auxiliary headlights.
58 The auxiliary headlights have ap-
proval as fog lights and their use Daytime riding light
is permissible in bad weather with LED headlight OE
conditions only. Always comply
with the road traffic regulations in Manual daytime riding
force in the country in which the light
Operation
Operation
can be effected automatically.
If the high beam headlight
is switched on whilst the
WARNING
daytime riding light is switched
on, the daytime riding light The automatic riding light z
will be switched off after control system cannot re-
approx. 2 seconds, and the place your personal assess-
high beam headlight, low beam ment of lighting conditions,
headlight, front side lights and, if particularly in foggy or misty
applicable, the auxiliary headlights weather.
Press button 1 to switch on will be switched on. Safety risk
the daytime riding light. If the high beam headlight is Manually switch on the low-
The indicator light for the switched off again, the daytime beam headlight in poor lighting
daytime riding light lights riding light is not automatically conditions.
up. reactivated, but must be
In the display's SETUP menu,
switched on again if required.
go to the DLIGHT menu item
The low-beam headlight, the and set the automatic daytime
front side lights and the auxili- riding light to ON.
ary headlight are switched off.
The indicator light for the you ride into a tunnel and the flashers for longer than absolutely
4 automatic daytime riding response of the automatic necessary.
light lights up. daytime riding light to the
60 change in ambient brightness
If the ambient brightness de- is delayed). The auxiliary
creases below a certain value, headlight switches on again
the low beam headlight is auto- when the daytime riding light is
matically switched on (e. B. switched off.
Operation
Operation
Switching on ignition ( 50). Turn-indicator cancella-
tion
Briefly press button 1 in order
The turn indicators are can- to select the display in the top
celled automatically after the display line 2. z
defined time and distance. In the standard equipment the
The turn signal indicator light following values can be displayed
goes out. and selected at the press of a
button:
Multifunction display Total distance travelled (ODO)
Tripmeter 1 (TRIP 1)
Selecting the display at Tripmeter 2 (TRIP 2)
Push button 1 to the left to
the top Range (RANGE)
switch on the left turn indicat-
ors. Switching on ignition ( 50). SETUP menu (SETUP
Turn signal indicator light ENTER), only when stationary
flashes green.
with on-board computer Pro OE and selected at the press of a with on-board computer Pro OE
4 The following information is ad- button: Stop watch driving time
ditionally displayed by means of Ambient temperature (RDTIME)
62 (EXTEMP)
the on-board computer Pro:
Automatic tripmeter (TRIP A) Engine temperature Resetting trip distance
Current consumption (CONS (ENGTMP) recorder
C) Average consumption 1 Switching on ignition ( 50).
Current speed (SPEED) (CONS 1)
Operation
Average consumption 2
Selecting display at the (CONS 2)
bottom Average speed (Ø SPEED)
z with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
Tyre pressures (RDC)
Date (DATE)
Oil-level reminder (OILLVL) Repeatedly press button 1
briefly until the tripmeter to be
with on-board computer Pro OE
reset is indicated in the top
Vehicle circuit voltage display line 2.
Briefly press button 1 in order (VOLTGE)
to select the display in the bot- Press and hold down button 1
with on-board computer Pro OE until the value shown is reset.
tom display line 2.
Stopwatch total time
In the standard equipment the (ALTIME)
following values can be displayed
Resetting the average
values 4
Switching on ignition ( 50). 63
Operation
Keep pressing the button 1 Press button 1 briefly in order
briefly until 2 SETUP ENTER to go to the next menu item.
is shown in the top display The top display line 2 shows z
lines. the menu item.
Repeatedly press button 1 Press and hold button 1 to The bottom display line 3
briefly until the average value start the SETUP menu. shows the preset value.
to be reset is indicated in the The following indication in the Press button 4 briefly in order
bottom display line 2. display depends on the equip- to change the set value.
Press and hold down button 1 ment selected. The following menu items can be
until the value shown is reset. selected:
with alarm system (DWA) OE
Configuring functions DWA: Switch alarm system ON
Switching on ignition ( 50). or OFF
with preparation for navigation Set the clock only when the
4 system OE motorcycle is stationary.
GPS TM: Navigation system In the SETUP menu, select
64
installed: Accept GPS time and the menu item SETUP
GPS date (ON) or do not ac- CLOCK.
cept (OFF)
CLOCK: Setting the clock
DATE: Setting the date
Operation
Operation
reduce the same. reduce the same.
Keep button 2 pressed until Keep button 2 pressed until
the minutes no longer flash. the year in the bottom display
Setting is complete. line 3 starts to flash.
In order to cancel the setting Press button 1 to increase the z
at any point, keep button 1 Keep button 2 pressed until flashing value or button 2 to
pressed until the initial value the day in the bottom display reduce the same.
is shown again. line 3 starts to flash. Keep button 2 pressed until
the year no longer flashes.
NOTICE NOTICE Setting is complete.
If you drive off before the setting If "––.––.––" is displayed In order to cancel the setting
has been completed, the setting instead of the date, the voltage at any point, keep button 1
will be cancelled. supply of the instrument cluster pressed until the initial value
has been interrupted (e.g. by dis- is shown again.
Setting the date connecting the battery).
Switching on ignition ( 50).
4 NOTICE
Switching on ignition ( 50). Briefly press button 1 to start Press button 1 for a long
In the customisation menu, it is the customisation menu. period in order to display the
possible to set which informa- SETUP BC CUSTOM ap- first menu item.
z tion is to be displayed in which pears on the display. SETUP BC ODO appears on
display line. Briefly press button 1 again to the display.
In the SETUP menu, select exit the customisation menu.
the menu item SETUP BC
BASIC. NOTICE
If SETUP BC BASIC is selec-
ted, then the factory setting will
be active again. The customisa-
tion CUSTOM remains stored.
Press button 1 briefly in order CONS 2: Average consump-
to change the set value. tion 2 (BELOW) 4
The following menu items can CONS C: Current consumption
be selected, the works setting is (TOP) 67
shown in brackets. Some menu ØSPEED: Average speed
items will only be selected if the (BELOW)
relevant special equipment (OE) SPEED: Current speed (TOP)
is actually present. RDC: Tyre pressures (BE-
Operation
ODO: Total mileage counter LOW)
Press button 2 briefly in order (TOP, the setting OFF is not VOLTGE: Vehicle circuit
to go to the next menu item. possible) voltage (BELOW)
The top display line 3 shows TRIP 1: Tripmeter 1 (TOP) ALTIME: Stopwatch total
TRIP 2: Tripmeter 2 (TOP) time (BELOW)
z
the menu item.
The bottom display line 4 TRIP A: Automatic tripmeter RDTIME: Stopwatch driving
shows the preset value. The (TOP) time (BELOW)
following values can be set. EXTEMP: Ambient tempera- DATE: Date (BELOW)
TOP: The value is displayed in ture (BELOW) SERV T: Date of the next
the top display line. ENGTMP: Engine temperature service (OFF)
BELOW: The value is dis- (BELOW) SERV D: Countdown distance
played in the bottom display RANGE: Range (TOP) to next service (OFF)
line. CONS R: Average consump- OILLVL: Oil level note (BE-
BOTH: The value is displayed tion for range calculation (OFF) LOW)
in both display lines. CONS 1: Average consump- EXIT: Exit individualisation
OFF: The value is not dis- tion 1 (BELOW) menu
played.
ABS telltale and warning
4 NOTICE light shows.
68 You have the option of deactiv- Release button 1 within two
ating the ABS function while the seconds.
motorcycle is on the move. ABS telltale and warning
light remains on.
Operation
a speed in excess of the min-
imum stated below after the NOTICE
ignition was switched off and
then on again. You have the option of deactiv-
ating the ASC function while the
Press and hold down button 1 min 10 km/h z
motorcycle is on the move.
until the ABS telltale and warn-
ing light changes status. with riding modes Pro OE
ABS telltale and warning If the encoding plug is not in-
light goes out; if self- serted, you have the alternative
diagnosis has not completed it of switching the ignition off and
starts flashing. back on again.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ABS telltale and warning
light remains off or contin-
ues to flash.
Press and hold down button 1
The ABS function is activated. until the ASC telltale and warn-
ing light changes status.
ASC telltale and warning ASC indicator and warn- on BMW Motorrad Automatic
4 light shows. ing light no longer lights up Stability Control (ASC):
Release button 1 within two and starts flashing if the self-dia- How does ASC work? ( 123)
70 gnosis is incomplete.
seconds.
ASC telltale and warning Release button 1 within two Dynamic Traction
light remains on. seconds. Control (DTC)
ASC indicator and warning
light remains off or contin- DTC Switching off
The ASC function is deactiv-
Operation
Operation
stated below after the igni-
tion was switched off and then
Press and hold the button 1 Press and hold the 1 button on again.
until the DTC indicator and until the DTC indicator and
warning light changes status. warning light changes its min 10 km/h
z
DTC indicator and warning status. See the section "Engineering
light shows. DTC indicator and warn- details" for more information
Release button 1 within two ing light goes out; if self- on BMW Motorrad Dynamic
seconds. diagnosis has not completed, it Traction Control (DTC):
DTC indicator and warning starts flashing. How does traction control
light remains on. Release button 1 within two work? ( 124)
seconds.
DTC is switched off. DTC indicator and warning Electronic Suspension
light remains off or contin- Adjustment (DESA)
DTC Switching on ues to flash.
with Dynamic ESA OE
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) OE DTC is switched on.
If the encoding plug is not in-
serted, you have the alternative
Dynamic ESA possible Viewing suspension
4 settings settings
72 The electronic chassis and
suspension adjustment
Dynamic ESA is able to adjust
your motorcycle automatically to
the load. If the spring preload is
set to AUTO, the rider does not
Operation
Available damping modes Press button 1 briefly to view The setting shows briefly, then
the current setting. disappears automatically.
For on-road mode: ROAD and
DYNA
Adjusting the chassis and
For off-road mode: ENDURO
suspension
Available load settings Switching on ignition ( 50).
Fixed set minimum spring pre-
load: MIN
Activated riding position equal-
iser with automatic adjustment
of the spring preload: AUTO
Fixed set maximum spring pre-
load: MAX
DYNA: Damping for dynamic MAX: Maximum spring preload
on-road mode
The settings for damping and
4
ENDURO: Damping for off-
road mode. Only available in spring preload shown on the 73
ENDURO or ENDURO PRO display are automatically ac-
riding modes and can also not cepted if you allow a certain
be changed further in these length of time to pass without
riding modes. pressing button 1.
Operation
The D-ESA display flashes
To adjust spring preload: when set to MIN or MAX.
Press button 1 briefly to view Start engine ( 103).
the current setting. Repeatedly press button 1 and If the temperature is very low,
To adjust damping: hold until the setting you want take the weight off the motor- z
Repeatedly press button 1 until to use appears on the display. cycle before increasing spring
the setting you want to use preload; if applicable, have your
appears on the display. NOTICE passenger dismount.
Once adjustment completes,
NOTICE You cannot adjust spring preload the D-ESA display disappears.
while the motorcycle is on the
You can adjust the damping In AUTO loading mode, the
move.
characteristic while the motor- spring preload is adjusted only
cycle is on the move. The following settings are avail- once the motorcycle is driven
able: off.
The following settings are avail- MIN: Minimum spring preload
able: AUTO: Automatic setting of
ROAD: Damping for comfort- spring preload
able on-road mode.
Riding mode while taking into account the
4 Using the riding modes
settings made by the rider.
74 BMW Motorrad has developed The interplay of throttle
operational scenarios for your response, ABS control and ASC/
motorcycle from which you can DTC control is optimised for
select the scenario suitable for each of the scenarios.
your situation:
Operation
Operation
selected: road with off-road tyres with
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet large tread blocks while taking
ATTENTION road surface. into account the settings made
ROAD: For riding on a dry road by the rider.
Activation of the off-road surface. z
mode (Enduro and Enduro With the motorcycle at a stand-
Pro) when riding on-road. with riding modes Pro OE still, the selected mode is ac-
Risk of crash due to lack of sta- The following riding modes tivated after approximately two
bility when the vehicle brakes or are additionally available for seconds.
accelerates in the control range selection: The newly selected riding
of ABS or ASC DYNA: For dynamic riding on mode is activated as you
Activate off-road mode (Enduro a dry road surface. ride only when the following
and Enduro Pro) only for off- Enduro: When riding off- preconditions are satisfied:
road riding. road with road tyres: Throttle twistgrip is in idle posi-
Press button 1 as often as ne- tion.
with riding modes Pro OE Following activation of the new
cessary until the required riding
mode is indicated next to the When an encoding plug is riding mode the clock is dis-
selection arrow. installed, the DYNA PRO played again.
The values set in SETUP Switching on ignition ( 50).
4 MODE are not shown per-
manently but in sequence for
76 a limited time after the follow-
ing events:
After each Pre-Ride-Check
when PRO riding mode is ac-
tivated.
Operation
Operation
Adjusting Enduro PRO Press button 4 briefly to set DTC: ENDURO PRO
with riding modes Pro OE ENGINE to RAIN, ROAD or ABS: ENDURO PRO
Launch SETUP MODE ( 76). DYNA. ENGINE: ROAD
SETUP DTC is displayed. Press button 1 briefly. RESET flashes 3 times. z
SETUP MODE RESET is SETUP MODE EXIT is dis-
displayed. played.
Operation
NOTICE
ABS can only be set in the En-
duro PRO riding mode.
SETUP MODE RESET is SETUP MODE EXIT is dis-
displayed. played. 4
79
Operation
Press the button 1 repeatedly
until SETUP EXIT is shown.
Press and hold button 1. z
Press button 1 briefly to keep Press button 1 briefly to return The on-board computer read-
the settings. to the settings menu page. ings appear on the display.
SETUP MODE EXIT is dis- SETUP DTC is displayed.
played. Press and hold the button 4 to Deactivate the RDC for
Press and hold the alternative permit SETUP MODE. off-roading
button 4 to reset all paramet- SETUP MODE DYNA PRO Requirement
ers. ENTER is displayed. The motorcycle should be driven
Factory setting adopted for with reduced tyre pressure when
DYNA PRO riding mode: off road.
DTC: DYNA
ENGINE: DYNA Requirement
RESET flashes 3 times. Either the ENDURO or ENDURO
PRO riding mode has been set
in order to be able to switch the OFF: The RDC warning
4 RPA off. symbol is shown in the
display and the tyre pressure
80 Switching on ignition ( 50). outside of the permitted toler-
ance is shown.
Operation
The symbol for the encoding
plug 1 is shown on the display.
The riding modes 2 En- z
duro PRO and DYNA PRO
can be selected and replace the
Press in the lock 1 and pull of Enduro and DYNA riding
the protective cap. modes.
Install the encoding plug. Installing front seat ( 89). Slide switch 1 to the right.
Switch on the ignition. Button 2 is operational.
Cruise-control system
NOTICE with cruise control OE
If the encoding plug is in place,
the disabled driving safety sys-
tems remain disabled even after
switching the ignition off and
back on.
Saving road speed Accelerating Decelerating
4
82
Operation
Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back.
z Adjustment range for
The speed is increased by The speed is reduced by
2 km/h each time the button 2 km/h each time you push the
cruise control (depending
is pushed. button.
on gear)
Push button 1 forward and Push button 1 back and hold it
20...210 km/h hold it in this position. in this position.
Telltale light for cruise con- The motorcycle accelerates The motorcycle decelerates
trol shows. steplessly. steplessly.
The current speed is main- The current speed is main-
The motorcycle maintains your tained and saved if button 1 is tained and saved if button 1 is
current cruising speed and the not pushed again. not pushed again.
setting is saved.
Deactivate cruise control
Brake, pull the clutch lever
or turn the throttle twistgrip
(close the throttle by turning
the twistgrip back past the the motorcycle will decelerate Hill Start Control
idle position) to deactivate the only to the cruising speed saved
with Hill Start Control OE 4
cruise-control system. in memory, even though you
Telltale light for cruise control might have intended slowing to 83
Operate Hill Start Control
goes out. a lower speed.
Requirement
Telltale light for cruise con- The vehicle is at a standstill.
Resuming former cruising
trol shows.
speed
Operation
Switching off cruise ATTENTION
control Switching off the engine or
ignition, extending the side
stand, timeout (approx. 20 z
minutes) or in the event of a
fault
Hill Start Control brake failure
It is essential to apply the
brakes manually to hold the
Briefly push button 1 back to vehicle.
return to the speed saved be-
forehand. NOTICE
Slide switch 1 to the left.
NOTICE The system is deactivated.
Hill Start Control is purely a com-
Button 2 is disabled. fort system to facilitate holding
Opening the throttle does not
deactivate the cruise-control sys- the machine and pulling way
tem. If you release the twistgrip on uphill gradients and should
not be confused with a parking Or drive off in first or second Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
4 brake. gear.
with alarm system (DWA) OE
84 NOTICE
Activation
Hill Start Control is deactivated Switching on ignition ( 50).
automatically when driving off. Customising anti-theft alarm
General warning light settings ( 85).
Operation
Operation
provides power - alarm tone The DWA LED then indicates
Switching on ignition ( 50).
only, the turn indicators do not the reason for the alarm for one
flash) minute.
Light signals issued by the
All functions are sustained even DWA LED: z
if the internal battery of the DWA Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1
anti-theft alarm system is flat; the Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2
only difference is that an alarm Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
cannot be triggered if the system on with unauthorised vehicle
is disconnected from the motor- key
cycle's battery. Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
the anti-theft alarm from the Repeatedly press button 1
An alarm lasts for approximately motorcycle's battery
26 seconds. While an alarm is in briefly until the top display line
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3 shows 2 SETUP ENTER.
progress an alarm tone sounds
and the turn indicators flash. The Deactivation Press and hold button 1 to
type of alarm tone can be set by start the SETUP menu.
Kill switch in operating position
(run).
Heated handlebar grips
4 with heated grips OE
86
Operating the heated
handlebar grips
NOTICE
Operation
Operation
Install the rear seat
Front and rear seats Bear in mind the position of
ATTENTION
Removing rear seat the rider`s seat with regard to
Place the motorcycle on its Damaged components the direction for adjustment of z
stand on firm, even ground. Damage to sensors, for example, the passenger seat.
which causes malfunctions The rear seat can be set to
Do not transport any objects either of 2 different positions.
underneath the driver or pas- Centre both lugs 1 on the rear
senger seat. seat in the mounts.
Secure the toolkit. Rear seat position: Push pas-
senger seat toward the rear A.
Front seat position: Push pas-
senger seat forward B.
Lugs 1 of the rear seat are cor-
rectly located.
Turn the key clockwise in seat
lock 1 and hold it in this pos-
4
88
Operation
Press down firmly on passen- Turn and hold the seat lock 1 To remove the front height ad-
ger seat 1 at the front. to the left with the ignition key justment 1, push the locking
z The passenger seat engages while pushing down the driver's mechanism forwards 2 and re-
with an audible click. seat at the rear 2. move the height adjustment in
Lift the driver's seat at the rear an upwards direction.
Removing front seat and release the key.
Removing rear seat ( 87). Remove the driver's seat and
place it on a clean surface with
the upholstery facing down.
Operation
To set the low seat position,
swing the rear height adjust-
ment 1 into position 3 (identi- z
fication L). Insert the rider's seat into the
To set the high seat position, fixtures 1 on the left and right
swing the rear height adjust- and lean carefully on the mo-
ment 1 into position 2 (identi- torcycle.
First push the front height ad- fication H). Push the rider's seat forwards
justment under the mounts 1 If the seat angle needs to be ad- slightly by applying pressure
then push it into the locking justed: at the rear and then push it
mechanism 2 until it engages. Position the front and rear down with force until the lock-
height adjustment differently. ing mechanism engages.
Operation
Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5
91
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Adjustment
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
z
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Headlight
5 Adjusting mirrors Headlight beam throw and
92 spring preload
Headlight beam throw is gener-
ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
Adjustment
22 Nm (Left-hand thread)
Push protective cap 1 over the
threaded fastener.
Adjusting headlight beam with LED headlight OE Windscreen
throw Adjusting windscreen 5
93
Adjustment
The headlight beam-throw is
If, for a high load, the adjust- adjusted via an engage pivot
ment of the spring pre-load is lever. WARNING z
no longer sufficient not to dazzle A Neutral position
oncoming traffic: B Position for heavy load Adjusting the windscreen
Turn adjuster knob 1 counter- while riding.
clockwise in order to lower the Risk of falling
headlight beam again. Do not attempt to adjust the
windscreen unless the motor-
When the motorcycle is again cycle is at a standstill.
ridden with a lower load:
Turn knob 1 clockwise to lower
Have the basic settings of the
the windscreen.
headlight restored by a special-
Turn knob 1 counter-clockwise
ist workshop, best of all by a
to raise the windscreen.
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Clutch
5 Adjusting the clutch lever
NOTICE
Adjustment
vehicle is lightly loaded.
Adjustment
direction. (One-up with lug-
gage)
Turn the adjuster knob as far
as it will go in the clockwise
direction, then back it off 2 z
clicks in the counter-clockwise
direction. (Two-up with lug-
gage)
z
98
5
Adjustment
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6
99
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Always before riding off . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Every 3rd refuelling stop . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Riding
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 z
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Safety instructions counterpart motorcycle with Lowering the motorcycle's
6 Rider's equipment
standard-height suspension. suspension shortens suspension
travel (see the section entitled
100 Do not ride without the correct WARNING "Technical Data"). Ride comfort
clothing! Always wear: might be restricted as a result.
When a motorcycle with
Helmet Be sure to adjust spring preload
lowered suspension is cor-
Motorcycling jacket and accordingly, particularly for riding
nering, certain components
trousers two-up.
Riding
Riding
side. permissible maximum rated
Speed speed of the tyres
Note the maximum permissible If you ride at high speed, always
payload and the speed limit Risk of accident due to tyre dam- z
bear in mind that various bound- age at high speed
for riding with cases fitted, as ary conditions can adversely af-
stated on the label inside the Comply with the tyre-specific
fect the handling of your motor- speed restrictions.
case (see also the section en- cycle:
titled "Accessories"). Always bear the maximum per-
Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system missible speed of the tyres in
withtopcase OA
Imbalanced load mind when riding a motorcycle
Note the maximum permissible fitted with knobbly tyres or winter
payload and the speed limit Loose clothing
tyres.
for riding with topcase fitted, Insufficient tyre pressure
Affix a label stating the maximum
as stated on the label inside Poor tyre tread
permissible speed to the instru-
the case (see also the section Etc.
ment panel in the rider's field of
entitled "Accessories"). vision.
Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter Risk of overheating
6 Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel
monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, ATTENTION
102
and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating Engine running for prolonged
and damage. period with vehicle at stand-
WARNING The following guidelines must be still
Exhaust gases adversely af- observed: Overheating due to insufficient
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Riding
Riding
teristic for rear wheel ( 96). ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 105)
Always before riding off with Dynamic ESA OE
Adjusting the chassis and with Dynamic Traction Control z
Check operation of the brake (DTC) OE
system. suspension ( 72).
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
Check operation of the lights Checking engine oil level gress. ( 106)
and signalling equipment. ( 136). Select neutral or, if a gear is
Checking clutch function Checking front brake pad thick- engaged, pull the clutch lever.
( 142). ness ( 138).
Checking tyre tread depth Check rear brake pad thickness NOTICE
( 144). ( 139).
Checking tyre pressure You cannot start the motorcycle
Checking brake-fluid level, front with the side stand extended and
( 144). brakes ( 140). a gear engaged. The engine will
Check security of cases and Checking the brake-fluid level, switch itself off if you start it with
luggage. rear brakes ( 141). the gearbox in neutral and then
Check coolant level ( 142). engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
For a cold engine start and low are switched off in reverse se-
6 temperatures: pull clutch. NOTICE quence.
Riding
light flashes. quickly as possible by a light slow-flashes.
specialist workshop, preferably
ABS self-diagnosis an authorised BMW Motorrad ASC self-diagnosis z
completed dealer. completed
The ABS warning light goes The ASC telltale and warning
out. ASC self-diagnosis light goes out.
BMW Motorrad ASC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Check all the indicator and
ABS self-diagnosis not
erability. Self-diagnosis is per- warning lights.
completed
formed automatically when you
The ABS function is not avail- switch on the ignition.
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motor- Phase 1
cycle has to reach a defined Test of the diagnosable system
minimum speed for the wheel components with the vehicle at
speed sensors to be checked: a standstill.
5 km/h)
DTC self-diagnosis DTC self-diagnosis
6 ASC self-diagnosis not
completed with Dynamic Traction Control completed
(DTC) OE The DTC symbol no longer
106
The ASC function is not avail- shows.
able, because self-diagnosis BMW Motorrad DTC performs
did not complete. (The motor- self-diagnosis to ensure its op- Check all the indicator and
cycle has to reach a defined erability. Self-diagnosis is per- warning lights.
minimum speed for the wheel formed automatically when you
Riding
Riding
Until the first running-in check, Brake pads
WARNING
vary the throttle opening and New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
z
engine-speed range frequently; New tyres losing grip on wet
avoid riding at constant engine their optimum friction levels. You roads and at extreme bank
rpm for prolonged periods. can compensate for this initial re- angles
Try to do most of your rid- duction in braking efficiency by Risk of accident
ing during this initial period on exerting greater pressure on the Ride carefully and avoid ex-
twisting, fairly hilly roads. levers. tremely sharp inclines.
Comply with the rpm limits for
WARNING
running in. Off-roading
Running-in speeds New brake pads For off-roading
Longer stopping distance, risk of
Rims
accident
<5000 min-1 (Odometer read- Apply the brakes in good ATTENTION
ing 0...1000 km) time.
no full throttle (Odometer Off-roading more severe than
reading 0...1000 km) riding on unsurfaced tracks
Damage to standard cast-alu- Brakes Spring preload and shock-
6 minium rims
WARNING
absorber settings
Use the cross-spoked wheels
108 available as optional extras for WARNING
Riding on unsurfaced roads
severe off-roading.
or dirty road surfaces. Changed values for spring
Delayed braking effect due to preload and spring-strut
After off-roading
dirty brake discs and brake pads. damping for riding off-road.
BMW Motorrad recommends
Riding
ATTENTION
Dirty air filter element
Engine damage
If you ride in dusty terrain rpm, an attempt to shift gear
check the air filter element for without pulling the clutch can 6
clogging at shorter intervals; cause a severe load-change
clean or replace as necessary. reaction. 109
Riding
elements specially designed for
conditions of this nature. the Pro shift assistant at engine
Select the gears in the usual speeds close to the limits at
Shifting gear way by using the foot-operated which the governor cuts in to z
gearshift lever. limit engine rpm.
with shift assistant Pro OE Shift assistance is not available
The shift assistant assists up-
in the following situations:
Shift assistant Pro shifts and downshifts without
the rider having to pull the with clutch lever pulled
NOTICE clutch or close the throttle. shift lever not in its initial posi-
This is not an automatic-shift tion
Whenever the Pro shift assist- system. upshifts with the throttle valve
ant shifts gears, cruise control closed (coasting) and when
The rider is the most important
is automatically disengaged for slowing.
part of the system and decides
safety reasons. After a gearshift, you must fully
when to shift gears.
Sensor 1 on the selector shaft release the gearshift lever be-
registers the shift request and fore another gearshift with the
triggers shift assistance. Pro shift assistant can take
When riding at a steady speed place.
in a low gear at high engine
See the section "Engineering In the "panic braking situations" The hazard warning lights system
6 details" for more information on that are trained so frequently automatically switches off again
the Pro shift assistant. braking force is applied as rap- from a speed of 20 km/h.
110 Shift assistant Pro ( 130) idly as possible and with the
rider's full force applied to the Descending mountain
Brakes brake levers; under these circum- passes
stances the dynamic shift in load
How can stopping WARNING
distribution cannot keep pace
Riding
Riding
Braking when cornering
or grease.
Risk of crash despite ABS Pro Use on public roads
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
Invariably, it remains the rider's ABS Pro helps make the mo- z
or off-road.
responsibility to adapt riding torcycle even safer for riding on
style to riding conditions. public roads. When the brakes
WARNING Do not take risks that would are applied because of an un-
negate the additional safety foreseen hazard when the mo-
Wetness and dirt result in offered by this system.
diminished braking efficiency torcycle is banked for cornering,
Risk of accident ABS Pro is available in all riding within the physical limits that ap-
Apply the brakes lightly while modes except Enduro PRO. ply to motorcycling the system
riding to remove wetness and prevents the wheels from locking
Possibility of a fall not and skidding away.
dirt, or dismount and clean the
precluded
brakes. NOTICE
Think ahead and brake in good Although ABS Pro provides the
time until full braking efficiency rider with valuable assistance and ABS Pro was not developed
is restored. constitutes a huge advance in to enhance individual braking
safety for braking with the mo- performance with the motor-
torcycle banked for cornering, it cycle banked into corners in situ-
ations approaching the limits of Do not sit or lean on the
6 performance. vehicle while it is propped on ATTENTION
the side stand. Centre stand folds in due to
112 Parking your Extend the side stand and prop sharp movements
motorcycle the motorcycle on the stand. Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
Side stand Turn the handlebars all the way topples
to left. Do not lean or sit on the
Switch off the engine.
Riding
Riding
with metallic additives (e.g. the carbon canister and cause
manganese or iron). 87 AKI component damage.
A conversion is required if the Fill the fuel tank up to the
You can run the engine on fuel z
with a maximum ethanol con- quality is not sufficient. Have lower edge of the filler neck
tent of 10 %, i.e. E10. the motorcycle programmed only.
beforehand at an authorised
Recommended fuel BMW Motorrad retailer. ATTENTION
grade
Refuelling Wetting of plastic surfaces
Super unleaded (max. 10 % by fuel
ethanol, E10) WARNING Damage to the surfaces (surfaces
95 ROZ/RON become unsightly or dull)
89 AKI Fuel is highly flammable
Clean plastic surfaces immedi-
Risk of fire and explosion ately after contact with fuel.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel Make sure the ground is level
tank. and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
quantity that the fuel tank could
6 hold if refilled after it had been
run dry and the engine had cut
114 out due to a lack of fuel.
Riding Usable fuel capacity
approx. 20 l
Open the protective cap 2. Refill with fuel up to the lower Reserve fuel
z Use ignition key 1 to unlock edge of the fuel filler neck.
fuel filler cap by turning it
clockwise, and flip the cap NOTICE approx. 4 l
open. When refuelling after running on Press the fuel tank cap down
reserve, make sure that you top firmly to close.
up the tank to a level above re- Remove the ignition key and
serve, as otherwise the new level close the protective cap.
will not be registered and the fuel
Refuelling
warning light indicating that the
level is down to reserve will not with Keyless Ride OE
be switched off. Requirement
The steering lock is disengaged.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
cified in the technical data is the
Make sure the ground is level Version 1
WARNING and firm and place the motor- with Keyless Ride OE 6
Fuel is highly flammable cycle on its centre stand.
with Keyless Ride OE Requirement 115
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring Switching off ignition ( 53). Within the waiting time
a naked flame near the fuel
NOTICE
tank.
Riding
The fuel filler cap can be opened
WARNING within the defined waiting time
after the ignition has been z
Escape of fuel due to heat- switched off, without the radio-
induced expansion if fuel operated key being within
tank is overfilled range.
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Waiting time for opening
fuel filler cap Pull up tab 1 of the fuel filler
ATTENTION cap slowly.
2 min Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Wetting of plastic surfaces There are two variant ways Fully open the fuel filler cap.
by fuel of opening the fuel filler cap:
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces Within the waiting time.
Version 2
become unsightly or dull) with Keyless Ride OE
After the waiting time has ex-
Clean plastic surfaces immedi- pired.
ately after contact with fuel. Requirement
After the waiting time has expired
Bring the radio-operated key
6 into range. NOTICE Reserve fuel
Slowly pull tab 1 up. When refuelling after running on
116
The telltale light for the radio- reserve, make sure that you top approx. 4 l
operated key flashes while the up the tank to a level above re- Press down firmly on the filler
search for the radio-operated serve, as otherwise the new level cap of the fuel tank.
key is in progress. will not be registered and the fuel The fuel filler cap engages with
Again slowly pull up tab 1 of warning light indicating that the
Riding
an audible click.
the fuel filler cap. level is down to reserve will not The fuel filler cap locks auto-
Fuel filler cap unlocks. be switched off.
z matically when the waiting time
Fully open the fuel filler cap. expires.
NOTICE The engaged fuel filler cap
locks immediately when you
The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
secure the steering lock or
cified in the technical data is the
switch on the ignition.
quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if refilled after it had been
run dry and the engine had cut
Securing motorcycle
out due to a lack of fuel. for transportation
Make sure that all components
Usable fuel capacity that might come into contact
Refuel with fuel of the grade with straps used to secure the
stated above; do not fill the motorcycle are adequately pro-
approx. 20 l
tank past the bottom edge of tected against scratching. Use
the filler neck.
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose. 6
117
Riding
Secure the tensioning straps at
ATTENTION the rear on both sides to the
z
Trapping of components frame for the rear footrest and
tighten the straps.
ATTENTION Component damage
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
Do not trap components such
Vehicle topples to side when the vehicle's suspension should
as brake lines or cable legs.
being lifted on to stand be compressed as tightly as
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle At the front, secure the straps possible front and rear.
topples to the handlebars on both
sides.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the as- Pass the straps through the
sistance of a second person. leading link and tighten the
straps.
Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.
z
6
Riding
118
Engineering details
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7
119
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . 120
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engineering details
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Dynamic ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 z
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
General instructions curs the ABS will be activated
7 To find out more about engineer-
ATTENTION and the brake pressure adap-
Attempted burn-out despite ted to the maximally transferable
120 ing, go to:
Integral braking function braking force. The wheels con-
bmw-motorrad.com/techno- tinue to turn and the driving sta-
logy Damage to rear brake and clutch
bility is retained irrespective of
Do not burn out tyres.
the road condition.
Anti-lock brake system
How does ABS work?
Engineering details
Engineering details
rider receive from the that the BMW Motorrad Integ- stability on any surface. The sys-
BMW Motorrad Integral ral ABS will be unable to prevent tem is not optimised for special
the rear wheel from lifting clear requirements that apply under
ABS?
of the ground. If this happens extreme competitive situations
If the ABS system has to reduce off-road or on the track. The
braking force on account of the the outcome can be a highsiding
situation in which the motorcycle driving behaviour should be ad-
circumstances described above, apted to actual driving skills and
vibration is perceptible through can flip over.
the road conditions.
the handbrake lever. WARNING
When the handbrake lever is Special situations z
pulled, brake pressure is also Rear wheel lift due to severe The speeds of the front and rear
built up at the rear wheel by braking wheels are compared as one
the integral function. If the Risk of falling means of detecting a wheel's
brake pedal is depressed after When you brake sharply, bear incipient tendency to lock. If
the handbrake lever is pulled, in mind that ABS control can- the system registers implaus-
the brake pressure built up not always be relied on to pre- ible values for a lengthy period
beforehand is perceptible as vent the rear wheel from lifting the ABS function is deactivated
counter-pressure sooner than is clear of the ground. for safety reasons and an ABS
the case when the brake pedal is fault message is issued. Self-dia-
gnosis has to complete before What significance
7 fault messages can be issued. devolves on regular
WARNING
In addition to problems with the maintenance? Braking when cornering
122 BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional Risk of accident despite ABS
riding conditions can also cause WARNING Invariably, the rider bears re-
a fault message to be issued:
sponsibility for assessing road
Heating up with the motorcycle Brake system not regularly
and traffic conditions and ad-
on the centre stand or an auxil- serviced.
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Engineering details
ABS intervention fects ASC control can be consid-
deceleration of the motorcycle,
erable (weight shifts when cor-
Technically speaking, depending even when cornering.
nering, items of luggage loose on
on the riding situation ABS Pro
the motorcycle), especially when
adapts ABS intervention to the Automatic Stability the style of riding takes rider and
motorcycle's bank angle. Signals Control (ASC) machine close to the limits im-
for rate of roll and rate of yaw
How does ASC work? posed by physics.
and lateral acceleration are used
BMW Motorrad ASC compares Activate the Enduro mode for
to calculate bank angle.
the speed of rotation of the front off-roading. This mode delays
As the motorcycle is heeled over
more and more as it banks into wheel and the rear wheel. The ASC intervention slightly in order z
differential is used to compute to permit controlled drifting.
a corner, an increasingly strict
slip as a measure of the reserves The system is not optimised for
limit is imposed on the brake-
of stability available at the rear special requirements that apply
pressure gradient for the start of
wheel. If slip exceeds a certain under extreme competitive situ-
brake application. This slows the
limit, the engine control inter- ations off-road or on the track.
build-up of brake pressure to a
venes and adapts the engine The BMW Motorrad ASC can be
corresponding degree. Addition-
torque accordingly. deactivated in these cases.
ally, pressure modulation is more
with provision for bank angle: opting his or her style of riding
7 WARNING Dynamic Traction Control DTC accordingly.
Risky riding DTC regulation is more del- Do not take risks that would
124 icate and more comfortable negate the additional safety
Risk of accident despite ASC
thanks to the additional bank offered by this system.
Invariably, the rider bears re-
angle and acceleration informa-
sponsibility for assessing road
tion. Special situations
and traffic conditions and ad-
In accordance with the laws of
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opting his or her style of riding The traction control system com-
accordingly. physics, the ability to accelerate
pares the speed of rotation at
Do not take risks that would is restricted more and more as
the circumferences of the front
negate the additional safety the angle of heel increases. Con-
wheel and the rear wheel. The
offered by this system. sequently, there can be a per-
differential is used to compute
ceptible reduction in acceleration
slip as a measure of the reserves
Dynamic Traction out of very tight bends.
of stability available at the rear
Control (DTC) wheel. If slip exceeds a certain The speeds of the front and rear
limit, the engine management wheels are compared and DTC,
z How does traction control
system intervenes and adapts unlike ASC, also takes the bank
work? engine torque accordingly. angle into account in processing
Traction control is available in
data to detect the rear wheel's
two versions WARNING
incipient tendency to spin or slip
without provision for the bank
Risky riding sideways.
angle: Automatic Stability Con-
trol ASC Risk of accident despite DTC
ASC is a rudimentary function Invariably, the rider bears re-
intended to prevent falls. sponsibility for assessing road
and traffic conditions and ad-
with Dynamic Traction Control Heating up with the motorcycle In Enduro PRO riding mode,
(DTC) OE on an auxiliary stand, in neutral the front wheel lift-off detection 7
If the electronic processor re- or with a gear engaged. is switched off.
BMW Motorrad recommends 125
ceives values for the bank angle
that it considers implausible over If the encoding plug is not inser- turning the throttle grip back
a lengthy period, a dummy value ted, the DTC is reactivated after slightly when lifting the front
is used for the bank angle or the a fault has occurred by switching wheel in order to reach a stable
DTC function is switched off. the ignition off and on and then driving condition again as soon
Engineering details
Under these circumstances the by continuing to drive at a low as possible.
indicator for a DTC fault shows. speed.
Self-diagnosis has to complete Minimum speed for ac- When riding on a slippery sur-
before fault messages can be is- tivation of DTC face, never snap the throttle
sued. twistgrip fully closed without
The BMW Motorrad Traction min 10 km/h pulling the clutch at the same
Control can shut down automat- time. Engine braking torque can
ically under the exceptional riding If the front wheel lifts clear of the cause the rear wheel to skid, with
conditions outlined below. ground under severe accelera- a corresponding loss of stability.
tion, the ASC or DTC reduces The BMW Motorrad DTC is un- z
Exceptional riding
conditions: engine torque in the RAIN and able to control a situation of this
ROAD riding modes until the nature.
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the front wheel regains contact with
ground (wheelie). the ground. Dynamic ESA
Rear wheel rotating with the In DYNA, DYNA PRO and En- with Dynamic ESA OE
vehicle held stationary by ap- duro riding modes, the front
plying the front brake (burn- wheel lift-oft detection allows for
out). short wheelies.
Riding position equaliser system functions correctly. Dur- Riding mode
7 The electronic chassis and ing this calibration, chassis and
Selection
suspension adjustment suspension adjustment is not
126 possible. To adjust the motorcycle to the
Dynamic ESA is able to adjust
road condition and the desired
your motorcycle automatically to
Possible settings driving experience, the following
the load. If the spring preload is
Damping modes riding modes can be selected:
set to AUTO, the rider does not
have to change the load settings. ROAD: Damping for comfort- RAIN
Engineering details
When driving off and when rid- able on-road mode ROAD (Standard mode)
ing, the system monitors the DYNA: Damping for dynamic
with riding modes Pro OE
suspension on the rear wheel on-road mode
DYNA
and corrects the spring preload ENDURO: Damping for off-road
in order to set the riding posi- mode Enduro
tion correctly. The damping is When an encoding plug is in-
also adjusted automatically to the Load settings
stalled, the DYNA PRO and
load. AUTO: Active riding position Enduro PRO riding modes
z Via ride height sensors, equaliser with automatic adjust- replace DYNA and Enduro:
Dynamic ESA detects the ment of the spring preload and Enduro PRO
movements in the chassis and damping.
DYNA PRO
suspension and responds by MIN: Minimum spring preload
adjusting the EDC valves. The MAX: Maximum spring preload For each of these riding modes
chassis and suspension will thus The MIN and MAX spring pre- there is a calibrated setting for
be adapted to the characteristics loads can be selected by the the ABS, ASC and DTC sys-
of the terrain. rider but not changed. The rid- tems as well as for the throttle
Dynamic ESA calibrates itself at ing position equaliser is inactive response.
regular intervals to ensure the when set to MIN and MAX.
with Dynamic ESA OE In Enduro riding mode ABS is generate a maximum braking
The adjustment of the Dynamic set to off-road mode with road effect. 7
ESA also depends on the riding tyres. ABS Pro is not available in En-
In Enduro PRO riding mode, duro PRO riding mode. 127
mode selected.
there is no ABS control at the
ABS and/or ASC or DTC can rear wheel when the footbrake without Dynamic Traction Con-
be switched off in every riding lever is operated. The ABS trol (DTC) OE
mode. The following explanations has been adjusted to off-road ASC
Engineering details
always refer to the driving safety operation using studded tyres. The front wheel lift-off detec-
systems that are switched on. tion is activated in all riding
with riding modes Pro OE modes.
Throttle response In RAIN, ROAD, DYNA and ASC has been calibrated for
In RAIN and Enduro riding DYNA PRO riding mode, on-road operation.
modes: restrained ABS Pro is fully available. The ASC provides high driving sta-
In ROAD and Enduro PRO rid- tendency of the motorcycle bility in ROAD riding mode and
ing modes: direct to straighten up when the maximum driving stability in
In DYNA and DYNA PRO riding brakes are applied with the RAIN riding mode.
modes: dynamic machine banked for cornering z
is reduced to a minimum. with Dynamic Traction Control
ABS In Enduro riding mode ABS Pro (DTC) OE
The rear wheel lift-off detection is available in conditions with DTC
is activated in all riding modes. a good coefficient of friction Tyres
In RAIN, ROAD, DYNA and only. Support is reduced com- In RAIN, ROAD, DYNA and
DYNA PRO riding modes, the pared with ROAD riding mode DYNA PRO riding modes, DTC
ABS is set to on-road mode. and instead, it is configured to is calibrated to on-road opera-
tion with road tyres.
In Enduro riding mode, DTC is out of the corner or do short Mode changes
7 calibrated to off-road operation wheelies. When riding, you can change rid-
with road tyres. In DYNA PRO riding mode, ing modes only when the follow-
128 In Enduro PRO riding mode, DTC can be set differently via ing preconditions are satisfied:
DTC is calibrated to off-road SETUP MODE ( 74). No drive torque on the rear
operation with studded tyres. In the ENDURO riding mode, wheel.
DTC intervenes again later and No brake pressure in the brake
Driving stability calibrated to off-road operation system.
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Engineering details
tyre measures the air tempera-
ture and the air pressure inside An error message is issued if temperature as well as on the
the tyre and transmits this in- wheels without sensors are fit- style of riding and the duration of
formation to the control unit. ted to a vehicle equipped with an the ride.
The sensors are fitted with a RDC control unit.
The tyre pressures are
centrifugal-force tripswitch which Tyre-pressure ranges shown in the multifunc-
allows the measured values to be tion display as compensating
The RDC control unit differenti-
transmitted after the minimum for the temperature and al-
ates between three tyre-pressure
speed is exceeded the first time. ways refer to the following tyre
ranges, all of which are paramet- z
Minimum speed for erised for the motorcycle: air temperature:
transmission of the RDC Tyre pressure within permitted 20 °C
measured values: tolerance. The air lines available to the pub-
Tyre pressure close to limit of lic in petrol stations and motor-
min 30 km/h
permitted tolerance. way service areas have gauges
The display shows -- for each Tyre pressure outside permit-
tyre until the tyre-pressure signal that do not compensate for tem-
ted tolerance. perature; the reading shown by
is received for the first time. The
sensors continue to transmit the a gauge of this nature is the
temperature-dependent tyre-
air pressure. In most instances, Shift assistant Pro
7 therefore, these gauge read-
Example
Your vehicle is equipped with
ings will not tally with the pres- a Pro shift assistant, a system
130 sures shown by the multifunction The following value appears in originally developed for racing
display. the multifunction display: and now adapted for the touring
2.3 bar sector. It permits upshifts and
Pressure adaptation
downshifts without declutching or
Compare the RDC value on the Missing: closing the throttle in virtually all
Engineering details
multifunction display with the 0.2 bar load and rpm ranges.
value in the table on the back
The tester on the filling station
cover of the Rider's Manual.
shows: Advantages
Then use the air-line gauge at a
service station to compensate 2.4 bar 70-80 % of all gearshifts on a
for the difference between the trip can be done without using
The tyre pressure must be in-
RDC reading and the value in the the clutch.
creased to the following value
table. Less relative movement
to reach the correct tyre pres-
between rider and passenger
sure:
z because the shift pauses are
Example 2.6 bar shorter.
It is not necessary to close the
According to the rider's
Shift assistant throttle valve when shifting un-
with shift assistant Pro OE der acceleration.
manual, the tyre pressure
should be the following value: When braking and downshifting
(throttle valve closed), engine
2.5 bar speed is adjusted by blipping
the throttle.
Shift time is shorter than a function to abort and/or lead to
gearshift with clutch actuation. a missed shift. The Pro shift as-
Idle speed
7
sistant provides no assistance
In order for the system to identify for the gearshift if the rider de- 131
1150 min-1 (Engine at regular
a request for a gearshift, the rider clutches. operating temperature)
has to move the shift lever from
its idle position in the desired dir- Downshifting
ection against the force of the Hill Start Control
Downshifting is assisted until
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spring through a certain "over-
maximum rpm for the target with Hill Start Control OE
travel" at ordinary speed or rap-
gear to be selected is reached. Hill Start Control function
idly and keep the shift lever in
This prevents overreving.
this position until the gearshift is Hill Start Control assistant pre-
completed. It is not necessary vents the motorcycle from rolling
to increase the force applied to Maximum engine speed backwards uncontrolled on gradi-
the shift lever while shifting is in ents by intervening specific-
progress. Once the gearshift has ally with the ABS brake system
max 9000 min-1
completed the shift lever has to without the driver having to con-
be fully released before another stantly operate the brake lever. z
gearshift with the Pro shift assist- Upshifting The pressure in the rear brake
ant can take place. When shifting Upshifting is assisted until idle system is built up when Hill Start
gears with the Pro shift assist- rpm for the target gear to be Control is activated in order to
ant, the rider has to keep the selected is reached. keep the motorcycle stationary
load state (throttle twistgrip po- This prevents the engine from on an inclined surface.
sition) constant before and during dropping below idle speed. The holding pressure built up in
the gearshift. A change in the the brake system depends on
position of the throttle twistgrip the steepness of the gradient.
during a gearshift can cause the
Influence of the holding If the rear wheel slips, the The rider must brake the mo-
7 pressure on the driving off brake is released again after torcycle manually.
behaviour approx. 1 m. When driving
132 offroad, this prevents the
If the motorcycle is stopped NOTICE
by applying little brake pres- vehicle slipping down the hill
sure, only low pressure is built with the rear wheel blocked. The holding pressure is released
up. In this case, the brakes immediately without a brake
are quickly released when driv- Releasing the brake when warning jolt as soon as the
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ing off. The motorcycle can stopping the engine ignition is switched off.
be moved off more gently. It Hill Start Control is deactivated
is not necessary to turn the when the engine is stopped us-
throttle grip again. ing the emergency stop switch
If the motorcycle is stopped by or when the side stand is folded
applying high brake pressure, out.
high pressure is built up. In this In addition to the indicator and
case, the brakes take longer to warning lights, the rider should
release when driving off. More be made aware that Hill Start
z Control has been deactivated by
torque is required for driving off
which also requires the rider to the following behaviour:
turn the throttle grip again. Brake warning jolt
The brake is released briefly
Behaviour when the and reactivated immediately.
motorcycle rolls or slips This creates a jolt which the
If the motorcycle rolls when Hill rider feels.
Start Control is activated, the The brake is released slowly.
brake pressure increases. The motorcycle is not braked.
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
8
133
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Service toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Maintenance
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 z
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Light source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
General instructions Toolkit 3 Removing battery
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de-
( 161).
4 Open-ended spanner
134 scribes straightforward proced-
Width across flats 14
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts. Adjusting mirror arm
( 92).
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
Service toolkit
Maintenance
Maintenance
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad Align the two adapters 2 so
front wheel stand without ac- that the front forks are securely
companying use of centre seated.
stand or auxiliary stand Remove screws 1. Tighten screws 1.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Push the two adapters 2 apart z
topples until the front forks fit between
Place the motorcycle on its them.
centre stand or another auxili- Use locating pins 3 to set the
ary stand before lifting the front front-wheel stand to the de-
wheel with the BMW Motorrad sired height.
front-wheel stand. Centre the front-wheel stand
Make sure the ground is level relative to the front wheel and
and firm and place the motor- push it against the front axle.
cycle on its centre stand.
Use basic stand with front-
wheel adapter. The basic
stand and its accessory
Engine oil
8 Checking engine oil level
136
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of oil level
reading, because oil level is
temperature-dependent (the
Maintenance
Maintenance
by a specialist workshop, max 0.95 l (Difference
preferably an authorised between MIN and MAX)
Wipe the area around the oil
BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking engine oil level
filler neck clean.
( 136).
Topping up the engine oil Insert Torx end of reversible
Install cap 3 of the oil filler
Place the motorcycle on its screwdriver insert 1 into screw-
neck. z
stand on firm, even ground. driver handle 2 (on-board tool-
kit) for additional leverage.
Engage this tool in cap 3 of
Brake system
the oil filler neck and turn Checking function of
counter-clockwise to remove. brakes
Checking engine oil level Pull the front brake lever.
( 136). The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
ATTENTION
Press the footbrake lever.
Use of insufficient engine oil The pressure point must be
or too much engine oil clearly perceptible.
Engine damage
If pressure points are not clearly
8 perceptible:
138 ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure
Maintenance
Maintenance
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per- Visually inspect the brake pads
Brake-pad wear limit,
missible thickness. to ascertain their thickness.
rear
View: between the spray guard
Have the brake pads replaced
and rear suspension through to 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
by a specialist workshop,
the brake pads 1. without backing plate.)
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preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. If the wear limit has been
reached:
Check rear brake pad
thickness
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Check the brake-fluid level at
8 WARNING regular intervals.
Maintenance
power due to air in the brake
system
Check the brake fluid level in
Check the brake-fluid level at Brake fluid level, rear
rear reservoir 1.
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level NOTICE
Brake fluid, DOT4
and firm and place the motor- z
Wear of the brake pads causes It is impermissible for the
cycle on its centre stand.
the brake fluid level in the reser- brake fluid level to drop below
voir to sink. the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal, motorcycle
upright)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Clutch
8 Checking clutch function
142 Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
Maintenance
Maintenance
Open the cap 1. Insert the side trim panel 2 into
Remove screws 1. Top up coolant to specified the slot 4.
level. Engage the clamp 3.
Check coolant level ( 142).
Close the cap of the expansion z
tank.
Remove screws 1.
Pull the side trim panel 2 off Install screws 1.
the clamp 3 and remove it.
If tyre pressure is too low:
8 WARNING
Correct tyre pressure.
144 Tendency of valve inserts in-
stalled vertically top open Rims and tyres
by themselves at high riding Checking rims
speeds.
Place the motorcycle on its
Sudden loss of tyre pressure. stand on firm, even ground.
Maintenance
Install valve caps fitted with Visually inspect the rims for
rubber sealing rings and tighten defects.
Install screws 1. firmly.
Have damaged rims inspected
Place the motorcycle on its by a specialist workshop
Tyres stand on firm, even ground. and replaced if necessary,
z Checking tyre pressure Check tyre pressures against preferably by an authorised
the data below. BMW Motorrad dealer.
WARNING
Tyre pressure, front Checking tyre tread depth
Incorrect tyre pressure
Impaired handling characteristics WARNING
of the motorcycle, shorter useful 2.5 bar (tyre cold)
tyre life Riding with badly worn tyres
Tyre pressure, rear Risk of accident due to impaired
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct. handling
2.9 bar (tyre cold) If applicable, have the tyres
changed in good time before
they wear to the minimum
tread depth permitted by law.
Place the motorcycle on its Checking spokes BMW Motorrad recommends
stand on firm, even ground. with cross-spoked wheels OE using only tyres tested by 8
Measure the tyre tread depth BMW Motorrad.
in the main tread grooves with Place the motorcycle on its It is absolutely essential to ob- 145
wear marks. stand on firm, even ground. serve the maximum permissible
Use a screwdriver handle or speed and load-capacity ratings
NOTICE similar object to brush over the (see "Technical data").
spokes and pay attention to Comply with the instructions re-
Maintenance
Wear indicators are built into the
the sequence of sounds. garding maximum speed for rid-
main profile grooves on each
tyre. The tyre is worn out when If the sequence of sounds is ir- ing with knobbly tyres or winter
the tyre tread has worn down regular: tyres fitted ( 101).
to the level of the marks. The Have the spokes checked Detailed information is
locations of the marks are indic- by a specialist workshop, available from your authorised
ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or in the z
by the letters TI, TWI or by an BMW Motorrad Retailer. internet at:
arrow. bmw-motorrad.com
Wheels
If the tyre tread is worn to min- Effect of wheel size on
imum: Tyre recommendation
chassis and suspension
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- For each size of tyre,
control systems
able. BMW Motorrad tests and
classifies as roadworthy certain Wheel size is very important
makes. BMW Motorrad cannot as a parameter for the chassis
assess the suitability or provide and suspension control sys-
any guarantee of road safety for tems ABS and ASC. In particu-
other tyres. lar, the diameter and the width
of a vehicle's wheels are pro-
grammed into the control unit RDC label an adhesive label indicating the
8 and are fundamental to all cal- with tyre pressure control position of the RDC sensor.
culations. Any change in these (RDC) OE When changing the tyre, take
146 influencing variables, caused for care not to damage the RDC
example by a switch to wheels sensor. Be sure to draw the
other than those installed ex- attention of the authorised
works, can have serious effects BMW Motorrad dealer or
on the performance of the con- specialist workshop to the fact
Maintenance
Maintenance
Disengage the cable for the
wheel-speed sensor from re-
taining clips 1 and 2.
Remove screw 3 and remove
the wheel-speed sensor from z
its bore.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the Force the brake pads 1 slightly Remove right-hand axle clamp-
brake calipers. apart by rotational movement ing screw 1.
of the brake caliper 2 against
ATTENTION brake disc 3.
Unwanted inward movement Carefully pull the brake calipers
of the brake pads back and out until clear of the
Component damage on attempt brake discs.
to install the brake caliper or be-
8
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Maintenance
Maintenance
Always have the security of Roll the front wheel into posi-
the fasteners checked by a tion between the front forks.
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Install screw 1 and tighten to
specified torque. Counter-hold z
quick-release axle on the right-
hand side.
Quick-release axle in
telescopic forks
30 Nm
Lift front wheel and fit quick-
release axle 1. Tighten left-hand axle clamp-
Remove front-wheel stand and ing screw 2 to the specified
Slip spacing bushing 1 into
firmly compress front forks torque.
the wheel hub on the left-hand
side. several times. Do not oper-
ate front break lever.
Position left and right brake Risk of accident due to delayed
8 Clamping screw for
quick-release axle in
calipers on the brake discs. braking effect.
Before driving, check that the
150 telescopic fork
brakes respond without delay.
19 Nm Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Maintenance
Maintenance
down. fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC systems at the start
of this chapter.
ATTENTION
Install wheel studs 1 and
Tightening threaded fasten- tighten to specified torque. z
ers to incorrect tightening Rear wheel to wheel
torque flange
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose Tightening sequence: tighten
Always have the security of in diagonally opposite se-
Remove studs 1 from the rear
the fasteners checked by a quence
wheel, while supporting the
specialist workshop, preferably 60 Nm
wheel.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Roll the rear wheel out toward dealer.
the rear.
Air filter Loosen the cover 2 on both Removing the air filter ele-
8 Replace air filter element
sides. ment 4.
152
Maintenance
Removing front seat ( 88). Remove screws 1. Clean and renew the air filter
z Remove screws 1 and 2. Remove the air filter cover 2. element 4.
Remove the centre trim panel. Insert the air filter element 4
and frame 3.
Maintenance
Fit the air filter cover 2. Attach the centre trim panel 1. NOTICE
Install screws 1. Press the right and left
The positions of the plug, the
clamps 3 and 5 into the
spring wire retainer and the
fixtures 4 and 6 while watching
bulb might not be as illustrated z
for the retaining lugs 2.
below.
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Switch off the ignition.
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
with LED headlight OE
Maintenance
LED
Remove the cover 1 by turning
it anti-clockwise in order to re- Bulb for high-beam
place the low-beam headlight. headlight
Disconnect plug 1.
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with LED headlight OE
LED
Hold the bulb by the base only,
in order to keep the glass free
of foreign matter.
Maintenance
Insert the bulb 2, making sure Connect plug 1. Remove cover 1 by turning it
that the tab 3 is correctly posi- Place cover in position and fit anti-clockwise.
tioned. by turning clockwise.
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
with LED headlight OE Remove screw 1.
LED
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold Install the socket 1 into the
the bulb in order to keep the headlight housing.
glass free of foreign matter.
Place cover in position and fit
by turning clockwise.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turn 8
indicators, front 157
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED flashing turn indic-
ators OE
Maintenance
LED
Pull the glass out of the light Bulbs for flashing turn Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install
housing at the threaded- indicators, rear it in the light housing.
fastener side.
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED flashing turn indic-
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ators OE
LED
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.
Maintenance
the donor vehicle has a voltage
rating of 12 V. Disconnect the jump lead from
Remove the protective cap 1. the negative terminals first,
Place the motorcycle on its then disconnect the second
stand on firm, even ground. Use the red jumper cable to
connect the positive battery lead from the positive termin-
Removing battery cover als.
connection point 2 of the dis-
( 161). z
charged battery to the positive NOTICE
When jump-starting the engine,
terminal of the donor battery.
do not disconnect the battery
Then connect one end of the Do not use proprietary start-as-
from the on-board electrical
black jump lead to the negative sist sprays or other products to
system.
terminal of the donor battery start the engine.
and the other end to negative Install the protective cap.
terminal 3 of the discharged
Fitting battery cover ( 163).
battery.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
Battery Charge battery when
8 Maintenance instructions
ATTENTION
connected
160 Correct upkeep, recharging and On-board electronics (e.g.
clock) draining connected ATTENTION
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if battery Charging the battery that is
warranty claims are to be con- Battery is deep-discharged; this connected to the vehicle via
sidered. voids the guarantee the battery terminals
Maintenance
Compliance with the points be- Connect a float charger to the Damage to the on-board elec-
low is important in order to max- battery if the motorcycle is to tronics
imise battery life: remain out of use for more Disconnect the battery at
Keep the surface of the battery than four weeks. the battery terminals before
clean and dry. charging.
Do not open the battery. NOTICE
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Do not top up with water. BMW Motorrad has developed a ATTENTION
Be sure to read and comply float charger specially designed
with the instructions for char- Charging a fully discharged
for compatibility with the elec- battery via the socket or the
ging the battery on the follow- tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
ing pages. extra socket
ing this charger, you can keep
Do not turn the battery upside Damage to the on-board elec-
the battery charged during long
down. tronics
periods of disuse, without having
If a battery has discharged to
to disconnect the battery from
the extent that it is completely
the motorcycle's on-board sys-
flat (battery voltage less than
tems. You can obtain additional
9 V, status-indicator lights and
information from your authorised
multifunction display remain off
BMW Motorrad dealer.
when the ignition is switched
on) it has to be disconnec- socket is switched off when this charger's terminal clips from
ted from the on-board cir- happens. the battery terminals. 8
cuits and re-charged with the
Comply with the operating in- NOTICE 161
charger connected directly to
structions of the charger.
the battery posts.
The battery has to be recharged
NOTICE at regular intervals in the course
ATTENTION of a lengthy period of disuse.
If you are unable to charge the
Maintenance
Unsuitable chargers connec- battery through the on-board See the instructions for caring
ted to a socket socket, you may be using a char- for your battery. Always fully re-
Damage to charger and vehicle ger that is not compatible with charge the battery before restor-
electronics your motorcycle's electronics. If ing it to use.
Use suitable BMW chargers. this happens, charge the battery Removing battery
The suitable charger is directly at the terminals of the
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available from your authorised battery that is disconnected from
BMW Motorrad dealer. the vehicle.
Charge via the charging socket, Charging battery when
with the battery connected
disconnected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system. Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
NOTICE Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
The motorcycle's on-board elec- Once the battery is fully Switch off the ignition.
tronics know when the battery charged, disconnect the Remove screw 1.
is fully charged. The on-board
Each battery cover slightly for-
8 ward at the top at positions 2.
In order not to damage the bat-
162 tery cover or the mount, work
the battery cover up at posi-
tion 3 to remove.
Maintenance
Secure battery positive lead 1. Secure battery negative lead 1. Install screw 1.
Push battery into the mounting. Secure the battery with rubber
strap 2. Setting the clock ( 64).
Setting the date ( 65).
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by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install plug 1. 1 10 A
Installing front seat ( 89). Instrument panel
Switch off the ignition.
Anti-theft alarm (DWA)
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Ignition switch
Disconnect plug 1.
Diagnostic socket
ATTENTION 2 7.5 A
Multifunction switch, left
Jumpering of blown fuses Tyre pressure monitoring
Risk of short-circuit and fire (RDC)
Never attempt to jumper a
blown fuse.
Always replace a defective fuse
with a new fuse of the same
amperage.
Fuse for the alternator Motorcycle experiences malfunc-
regulator tions 8
Only have the diagnostic con-
nector loosened by a specialist 165
workshop or other authorised
persons during your next BMW
Service appointment.
Have the work performed by
Maintenance
appropriately trained staff.
Refer to the vehicle manufac- Press the hook 1 and pull the
turer specifications. diagnostic connector 2 out up-
1 50 A Removing battery cover wards.
Alternator regulator ( 161).
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Diagnostic connector
Disengaging diagnostic
connector
CAUTION
Incorrect procedure Press the latches 3 on both
followed when loosening the sides.
diagnostic connector for the
on-board diagnosis
Disengage diagnostic con- Seat the bracket 4 on the
8 nector 2 from holder 4. mounting 1.
The interface to the diagnosis
166 and information system can
be connected to diagnostic
connector 2.
connector
Disconnect the interface for
the diagnosis and information
system.
Make sure the hook 5 has en-
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Fitting battery cover ( 163).
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Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
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General instructions cessory products to establish Power sockets
9 that they are safe, functional and
Connection of electrical
CAUTION suitable. Consequently, BMW
168 devices
accepts product liability. BMW
Use of other-make products accepts no liability whatsoever for You can start using electrical
Safety risk parts and accessories that it has devices connected to the mo-
BMW Motorrad cannot exam- not approved. torcycle's sockets only when
ine or test each product of out- Whenever you are planning the ignition is switched on.
Accessories
Accessories
electronics. In such cases,
power sockets are switched
Push yellow button 1 down
off very shortly after the ignition
and at the same time open the
is turned off.
lid of the case.
If the battery charge state is
too low to maintain the mo- Adjusting case volume z
torcycle's start capability, the Turn key 1 clockwise.
with cases OA
power sockets are switched off. Keep the yellow latch 2 held
The power sockets are also and fold out the carry handle 3. Open the case and remove all
switched off when the max- its contents.
imum load capability as stated
in the technical data is ex-
ceeded.
The lid engages with an aud- Removing cases
9 ible click. with cases OA
170
Accessories
Accessories
Pull red release lever 1 up. Pull red release lever 1 up. Press latching flap 1 down until
Latching flap 2 pops up. Latching flap 2 pops up. resistance is felt.
Fully open the latching flap. Fully open the latching flap. Then simultaneously press
Take a firm grip of the handle down latching flap and red re-
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and lift the case out of the lease lever 2.
holder. The latching flap engages.
Mounting cases
with cases OA
max 10 kg
9
173
Accessories
Push yellow button 1 forward Engage pivot lever 1 at the
and at the same time open the front limit position to set the ATTENTION
lid of the topcase. case to maximum volume. Closure of carrying handle
Engage pivot lever 1 at the
Adjusting topcase volume with case lock latched z
rear limit position to set the Damage to locking tab
with topcase OA case to minimum volume.
Make sure that the topcase
Close the topcase. lock is vertical when you close
Open the topcase and remove
all its contents. Closing topcase the carry handle.
with topcase OA Close carry handle 1.
The handle engages with an
Press down firmly on the top- audible click.
case lid to close. Turn key 2 counter-clockwise
and remove.
Removing the topcase
9 with topcase OA
174
Accessories
Pull red lever 1 back as far as it Pull red lever 1 back as far as it
will go. will go.
Latching flap 2 pops up. Latching flap 2 pops up.
Turn key 1 clockwise. Fully open the latching flap. Fully open the latching flap.
z Keep the yellow latch 2 held Take a firm grip of the handle
and fold out the carry handle 3. and lift the topcase out of the
holder.
Mounting topcase
with topcase OA
9
175
Accessories
Engage the topcase in front Press latching flap 1 forward
holders 1 of the topcase carrier until resistance is felt. ATTENTION
plate. Next simultaneously press Closure of carrying handle
Press the topcase onto the down latching flap and red re- with case lock latched z
topcase carrier plate at the lease lever 2. Damage to locking tab
rear. The latching flap engages. Make sure that the topcase
lock is vertical when you close
the carry handle.
Close carry handle 1.
The handle engages with an
audible click.
Turn key 2 counter-clockwise
and remove.
Maximum payload and Installing topcase
9 maximum permissible with topcase 2 large, 49 l OA
176 speed
Note the maximum permissible WARNING
payload and the speed limit for
riding with topcase fitted, as Topcase not properly se-
stated on the label inside the cured
Accessories
max 5 kg
Opening topcase Lever 2 pops up.
with topcase 2 large, 49 l OA Pull the release lever all the 9
way up.
177
The lid of the topcase opens.
Closing topcase
with topcase 2 large, 49 l OA
Accessories
Turn the key in the topcase
lock to position 1 and remove
the key from the lock.
Turn the key in the topcase
Maximum speed
lock to position 1.
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for riding with
Topcase 2 large, 49 l
max 180 km/h
Pull release lever 1 all the way
Payload of Top- up.
case 2 large, 49 l Close the lid of the topcase
and hold it down. Check that
max 5 kg nothing is trapped between the
Do not exceed the values for lid and the case.
maximum speed and payload.
Push lock barrel 1 forward.
Removing the topcase
9 NOTICE
with topcase 2 large, 49 l OA
178 The topcase can also be locked
by turning the lock to the LOCK
position. In this case, ensure that
the vehicle key is not left in the
topcase.
Accessories
Accessories
Always remove the navigation Damaged contacts
system and stow it away safely Always reinstall the cover as
as soon as you finish your ride. soon as you finish your ride.
Accessories
Map view Turn down: Zoom out. Switch off display: Deactivate
Compass the display.
Compass page
Mediaplayer Dial home number: Dials the
Turning increases or
BMW special menu home phone number saved in
decreases the volume of a
My Motorcycle page the Navigator (not shown un-
BMW Motorrad communication z
less a telephone is connected).
Long-pushing the Multi-Control- system connected via
Diversion: Activates the diver-
ler corresponds to activating cer- Bluetooth.
sion function (not shown unless
tain functions on the Navigator BMW special menu a route is active).
display. An arrow to the right or Skip: Skips the next waypoint
Speak: Repeat most recent
to the left above the correspond- (not shown unless the route
navigation announcement.
ing button area on the display has waypoints).
Waypoint: Save current loca-
indicates a function that can be
tion as a favourite. My Motorcycle
activated in this way.
Home: Starts navigation to
Turn: Changes the number of
Long-push to the right to home address (greyed if no
data shown.
activate this function. home address has been
defined).
Touch a data field on the Indicator and warning Touching the warning triangle
9 display to open the menu for messages when more than one warning
selecting data. is active opens a list of all the
182 The values available from se- warnings.
lection depend on the optional Additional information appears as
extras installed on the vehicle. soon as a message is selected.
NOTICE
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NOTICE
Detailed information cannot be
The Mediaplayer function is avail- displayed for all warnings.
able only with a Bluetooth device
supporting the A2DP standard, Special functions
for example a BMW Motorrad Indicator and warning messages
z from the motorcycle are indicated Integration of the BMW Motorrad
communication system.
by a symbol 1 which appears at Navigator has produced a num-
Mediaplayer the top left in the map view. ber of deviations from the de-
Long-push to the left: Play scriptions in the operating in-
preceding track. NOTICE structions for the Navigator.
Long-push to the right: Play
If a BMW Motorrad commu- Reserve fuel level warning
next track.
nication system is connected, The settings for the fuel gauge
Turning increases or
warnings are accompanied by an are not available, because the
decreases the volume of a
acoustic signal. reserve fuel level warning is sent
BMW Motorrad communication
system connected via If there are two or more active by the vehicle to the Navigator.
Bluetooth. warnings the number appears Touch the message when it is
below the warning triangle. active to view the locations of the
nearest filling stations.
Time and date Navigator is switched on by ig-
The Navigator sends the time nition ON while cradled in any of 9
and date to the motorcycle. The these vehicles.
If the Navigator is removed from 183
transfer of these data into the
instrument cluster must be activ- the vehicle while switched on, a
ated in the SETUP menu of the security prompt asking for the
instrument cluster. PIN to be entered is issued.
Accessories
Security settings Screen brightness
The BMW Motorrad Navigator V Screen brightness is adjusted
can be secured against unau- by the motorcycle while the unit
thorised use with a four-digit PIN is cradled. No manual input is
(Garmin Lock). If this function is necessary.
activated, while the Navigator is If you prefer, you can switch off z
cradled on the motorcycle and automatic adjustment n the Nav-
the ignition is switched on you igator display settings.
are prompted to add the mo-
torcycle to the list of secured
vehicles. If you answer "Yes" at
this prompt the Navigator saves
the VIN of this vehicle in its in-
ternal memory.
A maximum of five VINs can be
saved in this way.
Subsequently, the PIN does not
have to be entered when the
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184
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
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185
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 z
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 188
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 188
Care products Washing the vehicle Diminished braking effect, risk of
10 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
accident
Apply the brakes in good time
186 that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re-
to allow the friction and heat to
and care products you can mover to soften and wash off
dry the brake discs and brake
obtain from your authorised insects and stubborn dirt on
pads.
BMW Motorrad dealer. painted parts prior to washing
The substances in BMW the vehicle.
ATTENTION
Care
Care
by covering the affected areas
ATTENTION with a wet cloth. Bending of radiator fins z
Damage to radiator fins
Use of unsuitable cleaning Clean with water and Take care not to bend the radi-
agents sponge only. ator fins when cleaning.
Damage to plastic surfaces
Do not use cleaning agents Rubber components
Do not use any chemical
that contain alcohol, solvents or
cleaning agents. Treat rubber components with
abrasives.
water or BMW rubber-care
Do not use insect-remover
products.
pads or cleaning pads with Chrome
hard, scouring surfaces. Use plenty of water and BMW ATTENTION
shampoo to clean chrome, par-
Body panels ticularly if it has been exposed to Application of silicone sprays
Clean the trim panels with water road salt. Use chrome polish for to rubber seals
and BMW plastic care emulsion. additional treatment. Damage to the rubber seals
Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that contain
silicon.
Paint care BMW Motorrad recommends us- Preserve bright metal and
10 Washing the vehicle regularly
ing BMW tar remover for remov- chrome-plated parts with an
ing specks of tar. Remember to acid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline).
188 will help counteract the long-
wax the parts treated in this way.
term effects of substances that Park the motorcycle in a dry
damage the paint, especially if room so that no load applies
Protective wax coating
your vehicle is ridden in areas to either wheel (preferably us-
with high air pollution or natural If water is no longer forming ing the front-wheel and rear-
beads on the paint surface, it
Care
Technical data
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
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Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Chassis and suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Troubleshooting chart
11 The engine does not start.
190 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
z
Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
11
191
Quick-release axle in telescopic
forks
M12 x 20 30 Nm
Clamping screw for quick-re-
Technical data
lease axle in telescopic fork
M8 x 35 19 Nm
Brake caliper on telescopic fork
M10 x 65 38 Nm
Wheel-speed sensor to fork leg
z
M6 x 16 8 Nm
Micro-encapsulated
Rear wheel Value Valid
Rear wheel to wheel flange
M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence
60 Nm
Mirrors Value Valid
11 Mirror (locknut) to adapter
192
M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 22 Nm
Adapter to clamping block
M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm
Technical data
Technical data
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 20 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Exhaust emissions standard EU 4
z
Engine oil
11 Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change
194
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2, Additives
(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible
because they can attack coated components
of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil.
Technical data
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.95 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Engine
z
Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right, below starter motor
Engine type 122EN
Engine design Air/liquid-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke,
opposed-twin engine with two overhead spur
gear-driven camshafts and a counterbalance shaft.
Displacement 1170 cm3
Cylinder bore 101 mm
Piston stroke 73 mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Nominal output
with reduction of power OE
92 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1
79 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1
11
195
Torque 125 Nm, at engine speed: 6500 min-1
with reduction of power OE 122 Nm, at engine speed: 5250 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1
Idle speed 1150 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempera-
Technical data
ture
Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping
Transmission z
Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox with helical gearing
11 Gearbox transmission ratios 1.000
1.650
(60:60
(33:20
teeth),
teeth),
Primary transmission ratio
Transmission input ratio
196 2.438 (39:16 teeth), 1st gear
1.714 (36:21 teeth), 2nd gear
1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear
1.059 (36:34 teeth), 4th gear
0.943 (33:35 teeth), 5th gear
Technical data
Final drive
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
z Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm with
BMW Motorrad paralever
Gear ratio of final drive 2.91 (32/11 teeth)
Frame
Frame type Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit,
11
steel pipe rear frames 197
Type plate location Frame, front left at steering head
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering head
Technical data
Chassis and suspension
Front wheel
Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,
leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-
scopic forks, central spring strut supported by
leading link and frame z
Design of front wheel suspension Central shock absorber with helical spring
with Dynamic ESA OE Central shock absorber complete with torsion
spring and header tank, electrically adjustable de-
compression and compression-stage damping
Spring travel, front 190 mm, at wheel
with style 1 OE 210 mm, at wheel
with sport suspension OE
with lowered suspension OE 158 mm, at wheel
11 Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm with
198 BMW Motorrad paralever
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable
rebound stage damping and spring preload
with Dynamic ESA OE Central spring strut with coil spring and
Technical data
Technical data
Play of brake controls (Front brake) approx. 1.85 mm, at piston
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal
Blow-by clearance of the footbrake lever 1...1.5 mm, between the frame and the footbrake z
lever
Wheels and tyres
11 Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be
200 happy to supply an up-to-date list of the approved
wheel/tyre combinations, or you can check the in-
formation posted on the bmw-motorrad.com web-
site.
Speed category, front/rear tyres V, required at least: 240 km/h
Technical data
Front wheel
Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
with cross-spoked wheels OE Cross-spoked wheel
Front wheel rim size 3.00" x 19"
z Tyre designation, front 120/70 R 19
Load index, front tyre min. 60
Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
11
201
with cross-spoked wheels OE Cross-spoked wheel
Rear wheel rim size 4.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 170/60 R 17
Load index, rear tyre min. 72
Technical data
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold
z
Electrical system
11 Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 5 A, total for all sockets
202
Fuse carrier 1 10 A, Slot 1: Instrument cluster, anti-theft alarm
(DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket
7.5 A, Slot 2: Left multifunction switch, tyre pres-
sure monitoring (RDC)
Technical data
Technical data
with LED flashing turn indicators OE LED
Anti-theft alarm
Activation time on arming approx. 30 s
Alarm duration approx. 26 s z
Battery type CR 123 A
Dimensions
11 Length of motorcycle 2207 mm, via spray guard
204
Height of motorcycle 1430...1490 mm, via windscreen at DIN unladen
weight
with style 1 OE 1312...1372 mm, via windscreen at DIN unladen
weight
Technical data
Technical data
with style 1 OE 870...890 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with sport suspension OE
with passenger package OE
with lowered suspension OE 800...820 mm, without rider at unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1870...1910 mm, without rider at unladen weight
z
with comfort seat OE 1880...1900 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with comfort seat, high OE 1920...1940 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with low rider's seat OE 1820...1860 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with style 1 OE 1880 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with style 1 OE 1920 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with motorcycle seat, extra high OE
with style 1 OE 1870...1910 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with passenger package OE
11 with style 1 OE
with sport suspension OE
1920 mm, without rider at unladen weight
Weights
Vehicle kerb weight 244 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %
z load of fuel, without OE
Permissible gross weight 460 kg
Maximum payload 216 kg
Riding specifications
Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss- 20°
11
ible gross weight) 207
Top speed >200 km/h
Technical data
z
z
Technical data
208
11
Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
12
209
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Service
BMW Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
z
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
BMW Motorrad Service specialist workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad Mobility
12 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
an authorised BMW Motorrad services
dealer.
210 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 carry out reliably 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 provide in-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer- this manual. For generous treat- formation about the mobility ser-
ship by visiting our website: ment of claims submitted after vices available to you.
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 con- BMW services and the work un-
dertaken as part of each service. over the vehicle to you.
sequential damage
BMW Motorrad recommends
having work of this nature car-
ried out on the vehicle by a
BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
The BMW running-in check has the next scheduled date for the 12
to be performed when the mo- service.
The service-due indicator in the 211
torcycle has covered between
500 km and 1200 km. multifunction display reminds you
about one month or 1000 km
BMW Service in advance when the time for a
service is approaching, on the
Service
The BMW Service is carried out basis of the programmed values.
once a year; the extent of ser-
vicing can vary, depending on To find out more about service
the age of the vehicle and the go to: z
distance it has covered. Your au- bmw-motorrad.com/service
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
confirms that the service work The maintenance tasks neces-
has been carried out and enters sary for your vehicle are set out
the date when the next service in the maintenance schedule be-
will be due. low:
Riders who cover long distances
in a year might have to bring in
their vehicles for service before
the next scheduled date. It is
to allow for these cases that a
maximum odometer reading is
entered as well in the confirma-
tion of service. Servicing has to
be brought forward if this odo-
z
Service
212
12
Maintenance schedule d for the first time after one
1 BMW Running-in check
year, then every two years 12
2 BMW Service standard 213
scope
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
4 Oil change in bevel gears
Service
5 Check valve clearance
6 Replace all spark plugs
7 Replace air filter element
8 Check or replace air filter z
element
9 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first)
b every 2 years or every
20000 km (whichever
comes first)
c if vehicle is used off-
road, annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first)
Confirmation of maintenance work
12 BMW Motorrad Service, standard scope
214 The activities in the BMW Motorrad Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of main-
tenance work for your vehicle may differ.
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Visual inspection of hydraulic clutch system
Visually inspecting brake pipes, brake hoses and connections
Service
on on
Odometer reading
Next service
Service
at the latest
on
or, if reached beforehand z
Odometer reading
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
217
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Next service Oil change in rear bevel gears
at the latest Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached beforehand
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Checking or replacing air filter element
Odometer reading (for maintenance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
218
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
219
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Next service Oil change in rear bevel gears
at the latest Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached beforehand
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Checking or replacing air filter element
Odometer reading (for maintenance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
220
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
221
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Next service Oil change in rear bevel gears
at the latest Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached beforehand
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Checking or replacing air filter element
Odometer reading (for maintenance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
222
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
223
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Next service Oil change in rear bevel gears
at the latest Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached beforehand
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Checking or replacing air filter element
Odometer reading (for maintenance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
224
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
225
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Next service Oil change in rear bevel gears
at the latest Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached beforehand
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Checking or replacing air filter element
Odometer reading (for maintenance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
226
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
12
BMW Service Item
227
Completed Yes No
BMW Motorrad Service, standard
on scope
Odometer reading
Oil change, engine, with filter
Service
Next service Oil change in rear bevel gears
at the latest Checking valve clearance
Renewing all spark plugs
on
or, if reached beforehand
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Checking or replacing air filter element
Odometer reading (for maintenance)
Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
Confirmation of service
12 The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories
228 and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.
Item Odometer Date
Service reading
z
Item Odometer Date
reading 12
229
Service
z
z
Service
230
12
Appendix
Certificate for Electronic Immobil-
13
iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 231
Appendix
z
FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi-
Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly
Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party
ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance
(1) This device may not could void the user’s
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 clé de Toute modification
la FCC contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été
annulaire. approuvée expressément
Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa-
présente dans le conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut
commutateur d'allumage des règles de la FCC. Son annuler l'autorisation
utilisation est soumise aux accordée à l'utilisateur pour
deux conditions suivantes : utiliser le dispositif.
(1) Le dispositif ne
doit pas produire
d'interférences
nuisibles, et
(2) le dispositif doit
pouvoir accepter toutes
les interférences
Pour vérifier l'autorisation extérieures, y compris
de la clé de contact, le celles qui pourraient
système d'immobilisation provoquer une
électronique échange des activation inopportune.
Certifications
USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
USA, Canada
Any changes or modifications not expressly
Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for
FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to
IC: 4008C-HUF5750 operate the equipment.
Declaration Of Conformity
We declare under our responsibility that the product
BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750)
camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant
provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards:
1. Health and safety requirements contained in article 3 (1) a)
• EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011; Information technology equipment- Safety
2. Protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility article 3 (1) b)
• EN 301 489-1 (V1 .9.2, 09/2011 ), Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements
• EN 301 489-3 (V1.4.1, 08/2002) Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for short
range devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz
3. Means of the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum article 3 (2)
• EN 300 220-1 & -2 (V2.4.1, 05/2012), electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM); Short
range devices (SRD); Radio equipment tobe used in the 25 MHz to 1000 MHz frequency range with power Ieveis
ranging up to 500 mW;
Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods.
Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 ofthe R&TIE directive
The product is Iabeted wilh the CE marking:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
RSS standard(s). radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
Operation is subject to the following two
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
interference, and et
(2) This device must accept any interference (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
received, including interference that may brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
cause undesired operation. brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
A ASC Brake fluid
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Control, 15 Checking fluid level, front, 140 14
ABS Engineering details, 124 Checking fluid level, rear, 141
Control, 15 237
operate, 69 Reservoir, front, 13
Engineering details, 120 Reading, 42 Reservoir, rear, 13
operate, 68 Self-diagnosis, 105 Brake pads
Self-diagnosis, 104 switching off, 69 Checking front, 138
Status indicators, 41 checking rear, 139
Index
switching on, 70
Accessories Average values Running in, 107
General instructions, 168 z
reset, 63 Brakes
Actuality, 7 ABS Pro in detail, 122
Air filter B ABS Pro depending on riding
Position on the motorcycle, 13 Battery mode, 111
Replacing the air filter Charge battery when Adjusting handlebar lever, 94
element, 152 connected, 160 Checking function, 137
Ambient temperature Charging battery when Safety instructions, 110
Outside temperature disconnected, 161 Technical data, 199
warning, 32 Indicator light for vehicle
Reading, 32 voltage, 33 C
Anti-theft alarm Installation, 162 Cases, 169
Indicator light, 18 Maintenance instructions, 160 Checklist, 103
operate, 84 Removal, 161 Clock
Technical data, 203 Technical data, 202 Adjusting, 64
Warning, 38
Clutch Dimensions Engine oil
14 Adjusting handlebar lever, 94 Technical data, 204 Checking fill level, 136
Checking function, 142 DTC Filling level indicator, 13
238 Engineering details, 124
Technical data, 195 Oil filler opening, 13
Confirmation of maintenance Indicator and warning light , 43 Oil level, 34
work, 214 operate, 70 Technical data, 194
Coolant Self-diagnosis, 106 Topping up, 137
Checking fill level, 142 switching off, 70
Index
Index
Instrument panel, 18 K
Left multifunction switch, 15 operate, 86 Keyless Ride
Left side of vehicle, 11 Hill Start Control, 83, 131 Battery of the radio-operated z
Multifunction display, 22 cannot be activated, 46 key is flat or the key has been
Right multifunction switch, 17 Engineering details, 131 lost, 55
Right side of vehicle, 13 Indicator and warning lights, 45 Electronic immobiliser EWS, 54
Underneath the seat, 14 operate, 83 Fuel filler cap, unlocking, 114,
Warning symbols, 24 Horn, 15 115
Lock the handlebars, 52
H I Switching off ignition, 53
Handlebars Ignition Switching on ignition, 53
Adjusting, 95 switching off, 51 Warning, 33
Hazard warning flashers switching on, 50 Keys, 50, 52
Control, 15, 17 Immobiliser
operate, 60 Emergency key, 54 L
Reserve key, 51 Lighting
Warning, 32 High-beam headlight, 153
Low-beam headlight, 153
Replace LED headlights, 158 Lowered suspension Multifunction switch
14 Replacing LED auxiliary Restrictions, 100 General view, left side , 15
headlights, 158 Luggage General view, right side, 17
240
Replacing LED rear light, 158 Instructions for loading, 100
O
Side light, 155
M Odometer and tripmeters
Technical data, 202 reset, 62
Maintenance
Turn indicators, 156 General instructions, 134 Off-roading, 107
Index
Index
Adjusting, 74 Gear not trained, 46 Dimensions, 204
Control, 17 Riding, 109 Electrical system, 202 z
Engineering details, 126 Shifting gear Engine, 194
Setting the PRO riding Recommendation to upshift, 46 Engine oil, 194
mode, 76 Spark plugs Final drive, 196
Riding specifications Technical data, 202 Frame, 197
Technical data, 207 Speedometer, 18 Fuel, 193
Running gear Spring preload Riding specifications, 207
Technical data, 197 Adjuster, rear, 13 Spark plugs, 202
Running in, 107 Adjusting, 95 Standards, 7
Starting, 103 Transmission, 195
S Control, 17 Weights, 206
Safety instructions
Steering lock Wheels and tyres, 200
for brakes, 110
Locking, 50 Telltale lights, 18
for riding, 100
Overview, 20
Seat
Position of the height Threaded fasteners, 191
adjustment, 14
Toolkit Running in, 107 Hill Start Control, 45, 46
14 Position on the vehicle, 14 Table of tyre pressures, 14 Immobiliser, 32
Topcase Technical data, 200 Malfunction indicator lamp, 35
242
operate, 172 Top speed, 101 Mode of presentation, 25
Torques, 191 On-board voltage, 33
Traction control V Outside temperature
ASC, 123, 124 Vehicle warning, 32
DTC, 124 Restoring to use, 188
Index
Overview, 24
Transmission Vehicle Identification Number
Position on the vehicle, 13 RDC, 39
z Technical data, 195
Warnings, overview, 26
Troubleshooting chart, 190
W Weights
Turn indicators Warning lights, 18
Control, 15 Payload table, 14
Overview, 20 Technical data, 206
Control, right, 17
Warnings Wheels
operate, 61
ABS, 41 Change of size, 145
Type plate
Anti-theft alarm, 38 Checking rims, 144
Position on the vehicle, 13
ASC, 42 Checking spokes, 145
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC
Bulb faulty, 37 Install the rear wheel, 151
Reading, 38
Coolant temperature, 35 Installing front wheel, 148
Tyres
DTC, 43 Removing front wheel, 146
Checking inflation
pressure, 144 Engine control unit, 36 Technical data, 200
Checking tread depth, 144 Engine electronics, 36 Windscreen
Engine oil level, 35 Adjuster, 13
Pressures, 201
Fuel reserve, 44 Adjusting, 93
Recommendation, 145
Gear not trained, 46
14
243
Index
z
Details described or illustrated Original rider’s 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
Alternative fuel grade Regular unleaded (power and consumption-related restric-
tions.) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 20 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold
You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at:
bmwmotorrad.com
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