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Rider's Manual
R 1200 RS
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Vehicle data/dealership details
Vehicle data
Model
Vehicle Identification Number
Colour code
Date of first registration
Registration number
Dealership details
Person to contact in Service department
Ms/Mr
Phone number
Dealership address/phone number (com-
pany stamp)
Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on
your choice of a vehicle from
BMW Motorrad and welcome
you to the community of BMW
riders. Familiarise yourself with
your new vehicle so that you can
ride it safely and confidently in all
traffic situations.
About this Rider's Manual
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to
operate the controls and how to
make the best possible use of all
your BMW's technical features.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We hope you will enjoy riding
your BMW and that all your jour-
neys will be pleasant and safe
BMW Motorrad.
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Table of Contents
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views ........ . . . . 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 15
Multifunction switch,
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19
Warning and telltale
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multifunction display (Full
view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction display (Sport
view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Multifunction display (Tour-
ing view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 42
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 43
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recommendation to up-
shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Red rpm range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . 47
Ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ignition with Key-
less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . 57
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 59
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 60
Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . 69
Automatic Stability Con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 76
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 78
5 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 81
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Front and rear seats. . . . . . . . . 85
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6 Riding .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 90
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . 92
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 98
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
7 Engineering
details .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . 105
General instructions . . . . . . . 106
Anti-lock brake system . . . . 106
Automatic Stability Con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Dynamic Traction Con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Dynamic ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Tyre pressure monitor-
ing (Reifendruck-Control,
RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Shift assistant Pro . . . . . . . . . 115
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 117
General instructions . . . . . . . 118
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 118
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 151
General instructions . . . . . . . 152
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 159
10 Care . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 165
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 166
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Laying up the motor-
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Protective wax coating . . . . 168
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
11 Technical data . . . . . . 169
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 170
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 171
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 176
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 178
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Riding specifications . . . . . . 183
12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 185
BMW Motorrad Service . . . 186
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 186
Maintenance schedule . . . . 189
Standard BMW service . . . . 190
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Confirmation of service . . . . 196
13 Appendix ... . . . . . . . . . . 199
Certificate for electronic
immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Certificate for Key-
less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Certificate for tyre pressure
monitoring (Reifendruck-
Control, RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . 205
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview
An important aspect of this
Rider's Manual is that it can
be used for quick and easy
reference. Consulting the
extensive index at the end of this
Rider's Manual is the fastest way
to find information on a particular
topic or item. To first read an
overview of your motorcycle,
please go to chapter 2. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented
in Chapter 12. This record of
the maintenance work you have
had performed on your vehicle
is a precondition for generous
treatment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the mo-
torcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
Non-avoidance can lead to
slight or moderate injury.
WARNING Medium-risk
hazard. Non-avoidance can
lead to fatal or severe injury.
DANGER High-risk haz-
ard. Non-avoidance leads
to fatal or severe injury.
ATTENTION Special
notes and precautionary
measures. Non-compliance can
lead to damage to the vehicle or
accessory and, consequently, to
voiding of the warranty.
NOTICE Specific instruc-
tions on how to operate,
control, adjust or look after items
of equipment on the vehicle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
cific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
ABS
Anti-lock brake system.
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
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General instructions
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
trol (optional extra only
in combination with Pro
riding modes).
DWA
Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-
stahlwarnanlage).
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
EWS
Electronic immobiliser.
RDC
Tyre pressure monitor-
ing.
OE Optional extras.
The vehicles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW Motorrad
optional extras originally
ordered.
OA Optional accessories.
You can obtain
BMW Motorrad
optional accessories
through your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer;
optional accessories
have to be retrofitted to
the vehicle.
Equipment
When you purchased your BMW
motorcycle, you chose a model
with individual equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes the
optional extras (OE) offered by
BMW and selected optional ac-
cessories (OA). This explains why
the manual may also contain de-
scriptions of equipment which
you have not ordered. Please
note, too, that your motorcycle
might not be exactly as illus-
trated in this manual on account
of country-specific differences.
If your motorcycle contains
equipment that has not been
described, its description can be
found in a separate manual.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.
Actuality
The high safety and quality level
of BMW motorcycles is ensured
by continuous development
work on design, equipment
and accessories. Because of
this, your motorcycle may differ
from the information supplied
in the Rider's Manual. Nor can
BMW Motorrad entirely rule
out errors and omissions. We
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hope you will appreciate that no
claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
General views
General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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General views
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General views
General view, left side
1 with daytime running
light
OE
Daytime riding light
( 57)
2 Clutch-fluid reservoir
( 126)
3 Fuel filler neck ( 99)
4 Seat lock ( 85)
5 without Dynamic ESA
OE
Setting the rear damping
(down at the spring strut)
( 87)
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General views
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General views
General view, right side
1 without Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 86)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 124)
3 Vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN) (on steering head,
right)
Type plate (on steering
head, left)
4 Coolant-level indicator
( 126)
Coolant expansion tank
( 127)
5 Table of tyre pressures
6 Oil filler neck ( 121)
7 Engine oil level indicator
( 120)
8 Battery (behind the side
trim panel) ( 145)
Positive battery connec-
tion point (behind side trim
panel) ( 144)
9 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 125)
10 Power socket ( 152)
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General views
Underneath the seat
1 Fuses ( 149)
2 Rider's Manual
3 Standard toolkit ( 118)
4 Payload table
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General views
Multifunction switch,
left
1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 56)
2 with cruise control
OE
Cruise-control system
( 76)
3 Hazard warning flashers
( 59)
4 ABS ( 69)
ASC ( 70)
with Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC)
OE
DTC ( 70)
5 with Dynamic ESA
OE
Dynamic ESA ( 72)
6 with LED auxiliary head-
lights
OA
LED auxiliary headlights
( 56)
7 Turn indicators ( 59)
8 Horn
9 Multifunction display
( 60)
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General views
10 with preparation for nav-
igation system
OE
Multi-Controller ( 160)
11 with daytime running
light
OE
Daytime riding light
( 57)
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General views
Multifunction switch,
right
1 with heated handlebar
grips
OE
Heated handlebar grips
( 78)
2 Riding mode ( 73)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 55)
4 Start engine ( 92)
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General views
Instrument panel
1 Speedometer
2 Brightness adjustment of
the multifunction display
with daytime running
light
OE
Ambient brightness sensor
for the automatic mode of
the daytime riding light
with alarm system
(DWA)
OE
Anti-theft alarm telltale light
with Keyless Ride
OE
Telltale light for the radio-
operated key
3 Warning and telltale lights
( 20)
4 Multifunction display
There is a choice of 3 dif-
ferent display views:
Full view ( 22)
Sport view ( 24)
Touring view ( 25)
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General views
Status indicators
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multifunction display (Full view) . . . . . 22
Multifunction display (Sport
view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Multifunction display (Touring
view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recommendation to upshift . . . . . . . . 45
Red rpm range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Status indicators
Warning and telltale
lights
1 General warning light (in
combination with warn-
ing symbols in the display)
( 26)
2 Neutral
3 with LED auxiliary head-
lights
OA
Auxiliary headlights ( 56)
4 High-beam headlight
( 56)
5 ASC warning light ( 70)
with Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC)
OE
DTC warning light ( 70)
6 Turn indicators, right
7 Warning light for engine
electronics ( 33)
8 ABS warning light ( 69)
9 with daytime running
light
OE
Daytime riding light
( 57)
10 Fuel reserve ( 42)
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Status indicators
11 with cruise control
OE
Cruise-control system
( 76)
12 Turn indicators, left
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Status indicators
Multifunction display
(Full view)
1 Clock ( 63)
2 Rev. counter
3 On-board computer read-
ings ( 60)
4 with Dynamic ESA
OE
Dynamic ESA setting
( 72)
5 Red rpm range ( 45)
6 Fuel level
7 Outside temperature warn-
ing ( 43)
8 Riding mode ( 73)
9 On-board computer read-
ings ( 60)
10 with daytime running
light
OE
Automatic daytime riding
light ( 57)
11 with heated handlebar
grips
OE
Heating stages, handlebar
grips ( 78)
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12 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
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Status indicators
Multifunction display
(Sport view)
1 Clock ( 63)
2 Engine rpm bar
3 Red rpm range ( 45)
4 Engine rpm
5 Fuel level
6 with daytime running
light
OE
Automatic daytime riding
light ( 57)
7 with heated handlebar
grips
OE
Heating stages, handlebar
grips ( 78)
8 Outside temperature warn-
ing ( 43)
9 Riding mode ( 73)
10 On-board computer read-
ings ( 60)
11 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
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Multifunction display
(Touring view)
1 Clock ( 63)
2 Speedometer
3 Fuel level
4 Outside temperature warn-
ing ( 43)
5 Riding mode ( 73)
6 On-board computer read-
ings ( 60)
7 with daytime running
light
OE
Automatic daytime riding
light ( 57)
8 with heated handlebar
grips
OE
Heating stages, handlebar
grips ( 78)
9 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral
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Status indicators
Warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
Warnings for which there is no
dedicated warning light are indic-
ated by 'General' warning light 1
showing along with up to three
warning symbols at position 2
appearing in succession from
right to left. These warning sym-
bols appear in their order of pri-
ority. The highest priority is on
the right. The 'general' warning
light shows red or yellow, de-
pending on the urgency of the
warning.
If multiple warnings are active at
the same time the three highest-
priority warnings are shown. The
possible warnings are listed on
the next pages.
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Status indicators
Warnings, overview
Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
appears on the
display
Outside temperature warning ( 31)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
EWS active ( 31)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Radio-operated key out of range ( 31)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Replace the battery of the radio-oper-
ated key ( 32)
flashes red
appears on the
display
Coolant temperature too high ( 32)
appears on the
display
Engine has not yet warmed up to oper-
ating temperature ( 32)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 33)
flashes yellow
appears on the
display
Severe fault in the engine control unit
( 33)
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Status indicators
Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
appears on the
display
Engine-oil level too low ( 34)
flashes red
appears on the
display
Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-
ance ( 34)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Sensor defective or system error
( 35)
"--" or "-- --"
is displayed.
"--" or "-- --"
is displayed.
Signal transmission disrupted ( 35)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak
( 36)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Light failure ( 36)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Front light failure ( 37)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
Rear light failure ( 37)
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Status indicators
Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
appears on the
display
On-board system voltage low ( 37)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
On-board system voltage critical ( 38)
lights up red appears on the
display
Battery charge voltage insufficient
( 38)
appears on the
display
DWA battery weak ( 39)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
DWA battery flat ( 39)
shows yellow briefly
appears on the
display
Service overdue ( 39)
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 39)
lights up
ABS fault ( 40)
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Status indicators
Warning and telltale
lights
Warning symbols in the
display
Meaning
lights up
ABS switched off ( 40)
quick-flashes ASC/DTC intervention ( 40)
slow-flashes ASC/DTC self-diagnosis not completed
( 40)
lights up
ASC/DTC switched off ( 41)
lights up
ASC/DTC fault ( 41)
lights up yellow appears on the
display
ESA fault ( 41)
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 41)
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Outside temperature
warning
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The air temperature
measured at the vehicle
is lower than:
approx. 3 °C
WARNING
Risk of black ice forming at
temperatures above 3 °C,
even though no ambient-
temperature warning is is-
sued.
Risk of accident due to icy sur-
face.
Always take extra care
when temperatures are
low; remember that there is
particular danger of black ice
forming on bridges and where
the road is in shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
EWS active
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu-
nication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the igni-
tion key.
Use the emergency key.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Radio-operated key out of
range
with Keyless Ride
OE
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
Communication between R/C key
and engine electronics is disrup-
ted.
Check the battery in the radio-
operated key.
Replacing battery of radio-op-
erated key ( 54).
Use the reserve key to con-
tinue your journey.
Loss of the radio-operated key
( 53).
Remain calm if the warning
symbol appears while you are
riding. You can continue your
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journey, the engine will not
switch off.
Have the defective radio-op-
erated key replaced by an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replace the battery of the
radio-operated key
with Keyless Ride
OE
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the
radio-operated key has lost
a significant proportion of its
original capacity. There is no
assurance of how long the R/C
key can remain operational.
Replacing battery of radio-op-
erated key ( 54).
Coolant temperature too
high
flashes red.
appears on the display.
ATTENTION
Riding with overheated en-
gine.
Engine damage
Compliance with the
information set out below is
essential.
Possible cause:
If the coolant level is too low.
Check coolant level ( 126).
If the coolant level is too low:
Top up the coolant and have
the coolant system checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably by an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
If the coolant temperature
is frequently too high, have
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine has not yet
warmed up to operating
temperature
shows only in Touring view.
Possible cause:
The engine has not yet warmed
up to its operating temperature.
At low engine temperature:
Do not warm up the engine
with the vehicle at a standstill;
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instead, ride off at moderate
engine rpm and speed.
Riding at moderate engine rpm
and speed is the quickest way
to warm up the engine from
cold to operating temperature.
When operating tempera-
ture is reached the engine
symbol shows for approximately
10 seconds, accompanied by
OK.
The engine symbol disappears
from the display.
Engine in emergency-
operation mode
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
WARNING
Unusual ride characterist-
ics when engine running in
emergency-operation mode.
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly.
Avoid accelerating sharply and
overtaking.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and re-
fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
gine runs in emergency operating
mode.
You can continue to ride, but
bear in mind that the usual en-
gine performance might not be
available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Severe fault in the engine
control unit
flashes yellow.
appears on the display.
WARNING
Engine damage when run-
ning in emergency-operation
mode.
Risk of accident
Adapt your style of riding ac-
cordingly: Ride slowly, avoid
sharp accelerating and overtak-
ing.
If possible, have the vehicle
brought in and the fault
rectified by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
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authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed a fault which may cause
severe secondary faults. The en-
gine is in emergency-operation
mode.
It is possible to continue to ride
but not recommended.
Avoid high load and rpm
ranges if possible.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Engine-oil level too low
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. The next time you stop
for fuel:
Checking engine oil level
( 120).
If the oil level is too low:
Topping up the engine oil
( 121).
If the oil level is correct:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tyre pressure outside
permitted tolerance
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
flashes red.
appears on the display.
WARNING
Tyre pressure outside per-
mitted tolerance.
Impairment of the vehicle's hand-
ling characteristics.
Adapt your style of riding
accordingly.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure is out-
side permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage
and to ascertain whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the vehicle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition:
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
NOTICE
Before you adjust tyre pressure,
read the information on tempera-
ture compensation and adjusting
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pressure in the section entitled
"Engineering details".
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
vehicle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Sensor defective or
system error
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
"--" or "-- --" is displayed.
Possible cause:
Motorcycle is fitted with wheels
not equipped with RDC sensors.
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
with RDC sensors.
Possible cause:
1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed
or a system error has occurred.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Signal transmission
disrupted
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
"--" or "-- --" is displayed.
Possible cause:
The vehicle did not reach
the minimum required speed
( 113).
RDC sensor is not active
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor
does not transmit its signal
to the vehicle until a certain
minimum speed has been
reached.)
Increase speed above this
threshold and observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a per-
manent fault has not occurred
unless the 'General' warning
light comes on to accompany
the symptoms. Under these
circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
Wireless communication with the
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radio-
communication systems operat-
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ing in the vicinity and interfering
with the link between the RDC
control unit and the sensors.
Move to another location and
observe the RDC readings. As-
sume that a permanent fault
has not occurred unless the
'General' warning light comes
on to accompany the symp-
toms. Under these circum-
stances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Battery of tyre-pressure
sensor weak
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain opera-
tional.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Light failure
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
WARNING
Failure of lights on the
vehicle adds to possibility of
other road users overlooking
the vehicle.
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
A combination of light failures
has occurred.
Replacing bulbs for low-beam
and high-beam headlight
( 137).
Replacing bulb for parking light
( 139).
Replacing bulbs for front and
rear turn indicators ( 140).
Replacing LED turn indicators
( 143).
Replacing LED rear light
( 143).
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Front light failure
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
WARNING
Failure of lights on the
vehicle adds to possibility of
other road users overlooking
the vehicle.
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Low-beam headlight, high-beam
headlight, side light, auxiliary
headlight, daytime riding light or
front turn indicator bulb faulty.
Faulty bulbs have to be replaced.
Replacing bulbs for low-beam
and high-beam headlight
( 137).
Replacing bulb for parking light
( 139).
Replacing bulbs for front and
rear turn indicators ( 140).
Replacing LED turn indicators
( 143).
Replacing LED daytime riding
light ( 143).
Replacing LED auxiliary head-
lights ( 144).
Rear light failure
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
WARNING
Failure of lights on the
vehicle adds to possibility of
other road users overlooking
the vehicle.
Safety risk
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry
a complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Rear light or rear turn indicator
bulb faulty.
The rear light or rear turn indic-
ator bulb has to be replaced.
Replacing LED rear light
( 143).
Replacing bulbs for front and
rear turn indicators ( 140).
Replacing LED turn indicators
( 143).
On-board system voltage
low
appears on the display.
Generator power is only just
sufficient to supply all consumers
and charge the battery.
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Possible cause:
Too many consumers switched
on. On-board system voltage
tends to drop particularly at low
engine rpm and when the engine
is idling.
When riding at low engine rpm
switch off all consumers that
are not necessary for road
safety (e.g. heated handlebar
grips or auxiliary headlights).
On-board system voltage
critical
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
Generator power is no longer
sufficient to supply all consumers
and charge the battery. In order
to ensure that the engine can
be started and the motorcycle
ridden, the on-board electronics
switch off the electricity supply
to the on-board sockets and the
auxiliary headlights. In extreme
cases the seat heating and the
grip heating might also be shut
down.
Possible cause:
Too many consumers switched
on. On-board system voltage
tends to drop particularly at low
engine rpm and when the engine
is idling.
When riding at low engine rpm
switch off all consumers that
are not necessary for road
safety (e.g. heated handlebar
grips or auxiliary headlights).
Battery charge voltage
insufficient
lights up red.
appears on the display.
WARNING
Non-availability of various
systems such as lights, en-
gine or ABS on account of
discharged battery.
Risk of accident
Do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged. If
you continue to ride the vehicle
the on-board electronics will
drain the battery.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator drive is
faulty or the fuse for the altern-
ator regulator has blown.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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DWA battery weak
with alarm system (DWA)
OE
appears on the display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm (DWA) has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the DWA anti-theft
alarm can remain operational if
the vehicle's battery is discon-
nected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
DWA battery flat
with alarm system (DWA)
OE
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm (DWA) has lost its en-
tire original capacity. There is no
assurance that the DWA anti-
theft alarm will be operational if
the vehicle's battery is discon-
nected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Service overdue
appears on the display.
shows yellow briefly after
the Pre-Ride-Check.
Possible cause:
A necessary service has not
been carried out.
Have servicing carried out as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
flashes.
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Possible cause:
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed for the wheel
speed sensors to be checked:
5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS fault
lights up.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
formation on certain situations
that can lead to an ABS fault
message ( 107).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS switched off
lights up.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ABS system.
Switch on the ABS function.
ASC/DTC intervention
quick-flashes.
The ASC/DTC has detec-
ted a degree of instability at the
rear wheel and has intervened
to reduce torque. The warning
light flashes for longer than ASC/
DTC intervention lasts. This af-
fords the rider visual feedback on
control intervention even after the
critical situation has been dealt
with.
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis
not completed
slow-flashes.
Possible cause:
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis
not completed
The ASC/DTC function is not
available, because self-dia-
gnosis did not complete. (The
motorcycle has to reach a
defined minimum speed for
the wheel speed sensors to be
checked: 5 km/h)
Pull away slowly. The ASC/
DTC warning light must go out
within a few metres.
If the ASC/DTC warning light
continues flashing:
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Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ASC/DTC switched off
lights up.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ASC/DTC function.
Switching on ASC/DTC
( 71).
ASC/DTC fault
lights up.
Possible cause:
The ASC/DTC control unit has
detected a fault. The ASC/DTC
function is not available.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC/DTC
function is not available. Bear
in mind the more detailed in-
formation on situations that can
lead to a fault ( 109).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ESA fault
with Dynamic ESA
OE
lights up yellow.
appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The ESA control unit has detec-
ted a fault. In this condition, the
motorcycle has too much damp-
ing and is uncomfortable to drive,
especially on roads in poor con-
dition.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
lights up.
WARNING
Irregular engine operation or
engine shutdown due to lack
of fuel.
Risk of accident. Damage to
catalytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve volume
approx. 4 l
Refuelling ( 99).
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Service-due indicator
The service-due date 1 shows
when a service is due within one
month.
When a service is due within
1000 km (US model, 700 miles),
countdown distance 2 is shown
and counted down in steps of
100 km (US model, 100 miles).
This reading appears briefly after
the Pre-Ride-Check completes.
If service is overdue, the
due date or the odometer
reading at which service was due
is accompanied by the 'Gener-
al' warning light showing yellow.
The word "Service" remains per-
manently visible.
NOTICE
If the service-due indicator ap-
pears more than a month before
the service date, the date saved
in the instrument cluster must
be adjusted. This situation can
occur if the battery was discon-
nected for a prolonged period of
time.
If you want to have the date
set consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel reserve
The amount of fuel present in
the fuel tank when the fuel warn-
ing light is switched on is de-
pendent on vehicle dynamics.
The more the fuel moves in-
side the tank (due to regularly
changing angles of heel, fre-
quent braking and acceleration),
the more difficult it becomes to
determine the reserve volume.
For this reason, the fuel reserve
volume cannot be displayed ex-
actly.
After the fuel warning light
has switched on, the range
is displayed automatically.
The distance that can still be
travelled using the reserve
volume depends on the style of
driving (usage) and the amount
of fuel remaining at the time the
light came on (see explanation
above).
The odometer for the fuel re-
serve is reset when the amount
of fuel after refuelling is greater
than the reserve volume.
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Oil level
The oil-level indicator 2 gives you
an indication of the engine oil
level. You can call up this read-
ing only when the vehicle is at a
standstill.
The preconditions for the oil level
check are as follows:
Engine at operating tempera-
ture
Engine idling for at least ten
seconds
Side stand retracted
Motorcycle standing upright on
a smooth, level surface.
The readings mean:
OK: Oil level is correct.
CHECK: Check the oil level the
next time you stop for fuel.
---: Oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated above
not satisfied).
If the oil level needs to be
checked, the symbol 1 is
displayed until the oil level is de-
tected as being correct again.
Ambient temperature
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill, the heat of the engine
can falsify the ambient-tempera-
ture reading. If the effect of the
engine's heat becomes excess-
ive, "--" temporarily appears on
the display.
If ambient temperature drops be-
low the threshold a warning ap-
pears, drawing your attention to
the risk of black ice forming. The
display automatically switches
from any other mode to tempe-
rature reading 1 and the reading
flashes when ambient tempera-
ture drops below this threshold
for the first time.
Threshold for ambient
temperature
approx. 3 °C
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In addition, the ice crystal
symbol 2 is shown.
WARNING
Risk of black ice forming at
temperatures above 3 °C,
even though no ambient-
temperature warning is is-
sued.
Risk of accident due to icy sur-
face.
Always take extra care
when temperatures are
low; remember that there is
particular danger of black ice
forming on bridges and where
the road is in shade.
Tyre pressure
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
The tyre-pressure read-
ings in the multifunction
display are temperature-com-
pensated and are always refer-
enced to the following tyre-air
temperature:
20 °C
The front tyre pressure is on the
left 2; the reading on the right 3
is the rear tyre pressure. Immedi-
ately after the ignition is switched
on "-- --" is displayed.
RDC sensor is not active
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor
does not transmit its signal
to the vehicle until a certain
minimum speed has been
reached.)
If the symbol 1 also shows,
this is a warning. The crit-
ical tyre pressure flashes.
If the value in question is
close to the limit of the
permissible tolerance range, the
reading is accompanied by the
'General' warning light showing
yellow. If the tyre pressure re-
gistered by the sensor is outside
the permissible tolerance range,
the 'General' warning light flashes
red.
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For more information about
BMW Motorrad RDC go to
Page ( 113).
Recommendation to
upshift
The upshift recommendation 1
signals the economically best
point in time for upshift.
Red rpm range
The red range of the revolution
counter changes as a function of
engine temperature.
Engine cold
Red rpm range 1
Engine has not yet
reached its operating
temperature.
>4000 min
-1
Engine at operating
temperature
Red rpm range 2
Engine has reached its
operating temperature.
>8500 min
-1
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Operation
Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ignition with Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Automatic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . 70
Electronic Suspension Adjust-
ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Ignition
Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 49).
Ignition switch/steering lock, fuel
filler cap lock and seat lock are all
operated with the same key.
If you wish you can arrange to
have the cases and the top-
case fitted with locks that can be
opened with the ignition key as
well. Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Lock the handlebars
ATTENTION
Handlebars turned in wrong
direction when motorcycle
propped on side stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to set
the steering lock.
In all other cases it is the lie of
the ground that determines the
direction in which the handle-
bars should be turned.
Turn the handlebars to the full
left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position 1,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars are locked.
Key can be removed.
Switching on ignition
Insert the key in the ignition
switch and turn to position 1.
Side lights and all function cir-
cuits are switched on.
with daytime running light
OE
Daytime riding light is switched
on.
with LED auxiliary headlights
OA
LED auxiliary headlights are
switched on.
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Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 93)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress ( 94)
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis is in
progress ( 95)
Switching off ignition
Turn the ignition key to posi-
tion 1.
When the ignition is switched
off, the instrument cluster re-
mains switched on for a short
time and displays any existing
fault messages.
Handlebars not locked.
Electrically powered accessor-
ies remain operational for a lim-
ited period of time.
The battery can be recharged
via the socket.
Key can be removed.
with daytime running light
OE
The daytime riding light goes
out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
with LED auxiliary headlights
OA
The LED auxiliary headlights
go out soon after the ignition is
switched off.
Electronic immobiliser
EWS
The electronic design of the
motorcycle allows it to access
data stored in the ignition key
by means of a ring antenna loc-
ated in the ignition switch/steer-
ing lock. The engine control unit
will not permit the engine to be
started unless the key is identi-
fied as “authorised”.
NOTICE
A spare vehicle key attached to
the same ring as the ignition key
used to start the engine could
impair operation of the electron-
ics, in which case the enabling
signal for starting is not issued.
The warning with the key sym-
bol appears in the multifunction
display.
Always keep the spare key sep-
arately from the ignition key.
If you lose your key, you can
have it barred by your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
If you wish to do this, you will
need to bring all other keys for
the motorcycle with you. The
engine cannot be started by a
barred key, but a key that has
been barred can subsequently be
reactivated.
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Operation
You can obtain emergency/extra
keys only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys
are part of an integrated security
system, so the dealer is under an
obligation to check the legitimacy
of all applications for replace-
ment/extra keys.
Ignition with
Keyless Ride
with Keyless Ride
OE
Keys
NOTICE
The telltale light for the radio-
operated key flashes while the
search for the radio-operated key
is in progress.
The telltale light goes out as
soon as the radio-operated key
or the emergency key is found.
The telltale light goes out briefly
if the search times out without
the radio-operated key or the
emergency key being found.
You receive one radio-operated
key and one emergency key.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 52).
Ignition, fuel filler cap and anti-
theft alarm system all work with
the radio-operated key. Seat
lock, topcase and cases can be
locked and unlocked manually.
NOTICE
The vehicle cannot be started if
the radio control key is not within
range (e.g. key inside one of the
cases or the topcase).
If the radio-operated key re-
mains out of range the ignition
is switched off after about 1.5
minutes to protect the battery.
It is advisable to keep the radio-
operated key on your person
(e.g. in a jacket pocket) and to
have the emergency key with
you as an alternative.
Range of the Keyless
Ride radio-operated key
with Keyless Ride
OE
approx. 1 m
Lock the handlebars
Precondition: Handlebars turned
to the right or left full-lock posi-
tion. Radio-operated key is within
range.
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ATTENTION
Handlebars turned in wrong
direction when motorcycle
propped on side stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left to set
the steering lock.
In all other cases it is the lie of
the ground that determines the
direction in which the handle-
bars should be turned.
Press and hold down button 1.
The steering lock engages with
an audible click.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Short-press button 1 to disen-
gage the steering lock.
Switching on ignition
Precondition: Radio-operated key
is within range.
There are two ways of activat-
ing the ignition.
Version 1:
Short-press button 1.
Side lights and all function cir-
cuits are switched on.
with daytime running light
OE
Daytime riding light is switched
on.
with LED auxiliary headlights
OA
LED auxiliary headlights are
switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 93)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress ( 94)
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis is in
progress ( 95)
Version 2:
Steering lock is engaged; press
and hold down button 1.
The steering lock disengages.
Parking lights and all function
circuits switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 93)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress ( 94)
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Operation
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis is in
progress ( 95)
Switching off ignition
Precondition: Radio-operated key
is within range.
There are two ways of deactiv-
ating the ignition.
Version 1:
Short-press button 1.
Light is switched off.
Handlebars (steering lock) are
not locked.
Version 2:
Turn the handlebars to the full
left or right lock position.
Press and hold down button 1.
Light is switched off.
The steering lock engages.
Electronic immobiliser
EWS
The on-board electronics access
the data saved in the radio-op-
erated key via a ring aerial. The
ignition is not enabled for starting
until the engine control unit has
recognised the radio-operated
key as "authorised" for your mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
A spare vehicle key attached to
the same ring as the radio-op-
erated key used to start the en-
gine could impair operation of
the electronics, in which case the
enabling signal for starting is not
issued. The warning with the key
symbol appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
Always keep the spare key sep-
arately from the radio-operated
key.
If you mislay a radio-operated key
you can have the key in ques-
tion barred by your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. In order
to have a key barred you must
bring along all the other keys be-
longing to the motorcycle.
The engine cannot be started
by a barred radio-operated key,
but a radio-operated key that has
been barred can subsequently be
reactivated.
You can obtain emergency/ex-
tra keys only through an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. The
radio-operated keys are part of
an integrated security system, so
the dealer is under an obligation
to check the legitimacy of all ap-
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Operation
plications for replacement/extra
keys.
Loss of the radio-
operated key
Consult the information on the
electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a
key is lost or mislaid.
If you happen to lose or mislay
the radio-operated key while on a
journey, you can start the vehicle
with the emergency key.
Insert emergency key 1 into
the slot between front seat
and rear seat, in such a way
that the emergency key is posi-
tioned above aerial 2.
Time during which the
engine has to be started.
The unlocking procedure has
to be repeated if this time is
allowed to expire.
30 s
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Emergency key has been re-
cognised.
Engine can be started.
Emergency key can be re-
moved.
Start engine ( 92).
Battery of the radio-
operated key is empty
Removing rear seat ( 85).
Lay radio-operated key 1 in
position 2.
Time during which the
engine has to be started.
The unlocking procedure has
to be repeated if this time is
allowed to expire.
30 s
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Radio-operated key has been
recognised.
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Operation
Engine can be started.
Radio-operated key can be re-
moved.
Start engine ( 92).
Install the rear seat ( 85).
Replacing battery of
radio-operated key
If the radio-operated key does
not react when you short-press
or long-press a button:
The integral battery in the R/C
key has lost a significant pro-
portion of its original capacity.
Change the battery.
appears on the display.
Press button 2.
Bitted key flips out.
Push up battery cover 1.
Remove battery 3.
Battery type
for Keyless Ride-radio-oper-
ated key
CR 2032
Dispose of the old battery in
accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations; do not
attempt to dispose of batteries
as domestic waste.
ATTENTION
Batteries unsuitable or not
inserted not in compliance
with correct procedure.
Component damage
Use a battery compliant with
the manufacturer's specifica-
tions.
When inserting the battery,
always make sure polarity is
correct.
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Operation
Insert new battery 3 with the
positive terminal up.
Install battery cover 2.
Press button 1 and fold the
bitted key closed.
The remote control is again
ready for use.
Emergency off switch
(kill switch)
1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
WARNING
Operation of the kill switch
while riding.
Risk of fall due to rear wheel
locking.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.
The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
A Engine switched off
B Normal operating position
(run)
Lights
Low-beam headlight and
sidelights
The side lights switch on auto-
matically when the ignition is
switched on.
NOTICE
The side lights place a strain on
the battery. Do not switch the
ignition on for longer than abso-
lutely necessary.
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when the engine
is started.
with daytime running light
OE
In daytime the daytime riding
light can be switched on as an
alternative to the low-beam head-
light.
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Operation
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Push switch 1 forward to
switch on the high-beam
headlight.
Pull switch 1 back to operate
the headlight flasher.
Parking lights
Switching off ignition ( 49).
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, push button 1 to
the left and hold it in this po-
sition until the parking lights
come on.
Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the parking
lights.
LED auxiliary headlights
with LED auxiliary headlights
OA
Precondition: The LED auxiliary
headlights are active only when
the low-beam headlight is act-
ive; if the daytime riding light is
switched on, the LED auxiliary
headlights cannot be switched
on.
NOTICE
The auxiliary headlights have ap-
proval as fog lights and their use
is permissible in bad weather
conditions only. Always comply
with the road traffic regulations in
force in the country in which the
vehicle is used.
Start engine ( 92).
Press button 1 to switch on
the LED auxiliary headlights.
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Operation
The indicator light for the
auxiliary headlight illumin-
ates.
Press button 1 again to switch
off the LED auxiliary headlights.
Daytime riding light
with daytime running light
OE
Manual daytime riding
light
Precondition: automatic daytime
riding light is switched off.
WARNING
Activation of daytime riding
light in the dark.
Poorer vision and oncoming
traffic dazzled.
Do not use the daytime run-
ning light when it is dark.
NOTICE
By comparison with the low-
beam headlight, the daytime
running light makes the vehicle
more visible to oncoming traffic.
This improves daytime visibility.
Start engine ( 92).
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 2 until the SETUP menu
appears on the display.
Press and hold down button 2
to call up the SETUP menu.
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 2 until Auto. DRL ap-
pears on the display.
Press button 3 to switch auto-
matic daytime riding light OFF.
Press button 1 to switch on
the daytime riding light.
The symbol appears on the
display.
The low-beam headlight, the
front side lights and the auxili-
ary headlights are switched off.
In the dark or in tunnels: Press
button 1 again to switch off the
daytime riding light and switch
on the low-beam headlight and
the front side lights. The aux-
iliary headlight is also switched
on again.
NOTICE
If you switch on the high-beam
headlight on while the daytime
running light is on, the daytime
riding light is switched off after
approx. 2 seconds and the high-
beam headlight, low-beam head-
light, front side lights and, if ap-
plicable, the auxiliary headlights
are switched on.
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Operation
If the high beam headlight is
switched off again, the daytime
riding light is not automatically
reactivated, but must be
switched on again if required.
Automatic daytime riding
light
NOTICE
The changeover between
daytime running light and low
beam headlight including front
side lights can be effected
automatically.
WARNING
The automatic riding light
control system cannot re-
place your personal assess-
ment of lighting conditions,
particularly in foggy or misty
weather.
Safety risk
Manually switch on the low-
beam headlight in poor lighting
conditions.
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until the SETUP menu
appears on the display.
Press and hold down button 1
to call up the SETUP menu.
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until Auto. DRL ap-
pears on the display.
Press button 2 to switch auto-
matic daytime riding light ON.
The indicator light for the
automatic daytime riding
light illuminates.
If the ambient brightness de-
creases below a certain value,
the low beam headlight is auto-
matically switched on (e. B.
in a tunnel). When sufficient
ambient brightness is detec-
ted, the daytime riding light is
switched back on. When the
daytime riding light is active,
the daytime riding light symbol
is displayed in the multifunction
display.
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Operation
Manual operation of the
light when the automatic
system is switched on
If you press the button for
the daytime riding light, the
automatic daytime riding light
is switched off and the low-
beam headlight and front side
lights are switched on (e. g.
when you ride into a tunnel,
and the response of the auto-
matic daytime riding light to
the change in ambient bright-
ness is delayed). The auxiliary
headlight switches on again
when the daytime riding light is
switched off.
If you press the button again
the automatic daytime riding
light is reactivated, in other
words the daytime riding light
is switched on again when am-
bient light is bright enough.
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switching on ignition ( 48).
NOTICE
The hazard warning flashers
place a strain on the battery.
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
NOTICE
If you press a turn-indicator
button with the hazard warning
flashers switched on, the turn-
indicator function is activated
instead of the hazard warning
flashers, and remains active
until you release the button.
The hazard warning flashers
recommence flashing as soon as
the button is released.
Press button 1 to switch on
the hazard warning flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
To switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers, switch on the igni-
tion and press button 1 again.
Turn indicators
Operating the turn
indicators
Switching on ignition ( 48).
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Operation
Push button 1 to the left to
switch on the left turn indicat-
ors.
Push button 1 to the right to
switch on the right turn indicat-
ors.
Centre button 1 to cancel the
turn indicators.
NOTICE
The turn indicators are cancelled
automatically after the defined
time and distance. The defined
time and distance can be set by
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Multifunction display
Assistance with menu
guidance
The meanings of the arrows that
appear on the display are as fol-
lows:
Arrows 1 and 3: Press and
hold down the corresponding
button.
Arrow 2: Short-press the cor-
responding button.
Selecting individual
display view
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until STYLE appears in
bottom display line 2.
Press and hold down button 1
to change the Display view.
The meanings of the numbers
are as follows:
0: Full view
1: Sport view
2: Touring view
Area 2 shows which Display
view has been selected.
Select readings in on-
board computer
Switching on ignition ( 48).
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z
Operation
Short-press button 1 to se-
lect the reading in top display
line 2.
In the standard equipment the
following values can be displayed
and selected at the press of a
button:
Tripmeter reading 1 (TRIP 1)
Tripmeter reading 2 (TRIP 2)
Range (RANGE)
Odometer reading (ODO)
SETUP-menu (SETUP), only
when stationary
with Pro onboard computer
OE
The following information is ad-
ditionally displayed by means of
the on-board computer Pro:
Automatic tripmeter reading
(TRIP A)
Current consumption
(CONS.)
Short-press button 1 to select
the reading in bottom display
line 2.
In the standard equipment the
following values can be displayed
and selected at the press of a
button:
Ambient temperature (TEMP.)
Engine temperature
(ENG. T.)
Range (RANGE)
Average consumption 1
(CONS 1)
Average consumption 2
(CONS 2)
Average speed (SPEED)
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
Tyre pressures (RDC)
Date (DATE)
Oil-level reminder (OIL LVL)
with Pro onboard computer
OE
Vehicle circuit voltage
(VOLTG.)
with Pro onboard computer
OE
Stopwatch total time
(T. TOT.)
with Pro onboard computer
OE
Stop watch driving time
(T. RIDE)
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Operation
Resetting tripmeter
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until the tripmeter to be
reset appears in top display
line 2.
Press and hold down button 1
until the value shown is reset.
Resetting the average
values
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until the average value
to be reset appears in bottom
display line 2.
Press and hold down button 1
until the value shown is reset.
Configure the on-board
computer
The vehicle is at a standstill.
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until top display line 2
shows SETUP ENTER.
Press and hold down button 1
to start the SETUP menu.
The following indication in the
display depends on the equip-
ment selected.
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Operation
Short-press button 1 to go to
the next menu item in the se-
quence.
The top display line 2 shows
the menu item.
The bottom display line 3
shows the preset value.
Short-press button 4 to
change the setting.
The following menu items can be
selected:
with alarm system (DWA)
OE
Auto. Alarm: Switch
alarm system ON or OFF
with preparation for navigation
system
OE
GPS Time: Navigation sys-
tem installed: Accept GPS time
and GPS date (ON) or do not
accept (OFF)
with Pro riding modes
OE
User Mode: User-specific
settings for the riding mode.
Clock: Setting the clock
Date: Setting the date
Shift Indicator:
Display upshift recommenda-
tion in the display (ON) or not
(OFF)
Brightn.: Set display
brightness, from normal (0) to
bright (5)
Clock Format: Setting
the format for the time reading
Date Format: Setting the
format for the date reading
with daytime running light
OE
Auto. DRL: Switch daytime
riding light ON or OFF
with Pro onboard computer
OE
BC: Toggle between BC Pro
and BC Basic
RESET!: Reset all settings.
EXIT: Exit SETUP menu
To exit the SETUP menu with
the EXIT menu item 3 selec-
ted, short-press button 2.
To exit the SETUP menu at
any point, press and hold down
button 1.
Setting the clock
Switching on ignition ( 48).
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Operation
WARNING
Adjusting the clock while rid-
ing.
Risk of accident
Set the clock only when the
motorcycle is stationary.
In the SETUP menu, select
the menu item CLOCK.
Press and hold down button 2
until the hours in the bottom
display line 3 flash.
NOTICE
If "––:––" is displayed instead
of the time, the voltage supply of
the instrument cluster has been
interrupted (e.g. by disconnecting
the battery).
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Press and hold down button 2
until the minutes in the bottom
display line 3 flash.
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Press and hold button 2 un-
til the minutes number stops
flashing.
Setting is complete.
You can cancel the procedure
at any time by pressing and
holding down button 1 until the
initial value reappears.
NOTICE
If you drive off before the setting
has been completed, the setting
will be cancelled.
Setting the date
Switching on ignition ( 48).
In the SETUP menu, select
the menu item DATE.
Press and hold down button 2
until the day in the bottom
display line 3 starts to flash.
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Operation
NOTICE
If "––.––.––" is displayed
instead of the date, the voltage
supply of the instrument cluster
has been interrupted (e.g. by dis-
connecting the battery).
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Press and hold down button 2
until the month in the bottom
display line 3 starts to flash.
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Press and hold down button 2
until the year in the bottom
display line 3 starts to flash.
Press button 1 to increase the
flashing value or button 2 to
reduce the same.
Press and hold down button 2
until the year stops flashing.
Setting is complete.
You can cancel the procedure
at any time by pressing and
holding down button 1 until the
initial value reappears.
NOTICE
If you drive off before the setting
has been completed, the setting
will be cancelled.
Customising the display
with Pro onboard computer
OE
In the customisation menu, it is
possible to set which informa-
tion is to be displayed in which
display line.
Switching on ignition ( 48).
In the SETUP menu,
press button 1 to select the
BC menu item 2.
Short-press button 1 to
change to BC Pro 2
(individualisation menu).
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Operation
Press and hold down button 1
to display the first menu item.
ODO appears on the display.
Short-press button 2 to go to
the next menu item in the se-
quence.
The top display line 3 shows
the menu item.
The bottom display line 4
shows the preset value. The
following values can be set.
TOP: The value is displayed in
the top display line.
BOTTOM: The value is dis-
played in the bottom display
line.
BOTH: The value is displayed
in both display lines.
OFF: The value is not dis-
played.
Short-press button 1 to
change the setting.
The following menu items can
be selected, the works setting is
shown in brackets. Some menu
items will only be selected if the
relevant special equipment (OE)
is actually present.
ODO: Odometer (TOP, the
OFF setting is not possible)
TRIP 1: Tripmeter 1 (TOP)
TRIP 2: Tripmeter 2 (TOP)
TRIP A: Automatic tripmeter
(TOP)
TEMP.: Ambient temperature
(BOTTOM)
ENG.T.: Engine temperature
(BOTTOM)
RANGE: Range (TOP)
CONS. 1: Average consump-
tion 1 (BOTTOM)
CONS. 2: Average consump-
tion 2 (BOTTOM)
CONS.: Current consumption
(TOP)
SPEED: Average speed
(BOTTOM)
RDC: Tyre pressures (BOT-
TOM)
VOLTG.: Vehicle circuit
voltage (BOTTOM)
T. TOT.: Stopwatch total
time (BOTTOM)
T. RIDE: Stopwatch driving
time (BOTTOM)
DATE: Date (BOTTOM)
SRV. 1: Date of the next
service (OFF)
SRV. 2: Countdown distance
to next service (OFF)
OIL LVL: Oil level note
(BOTTOM)
EXIT: Exit individualisation
menu.
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Operation
To exit the individualisation
menu with the EXIT menu
item 3 selected, short-press
button 2.
To exit the individualisation
menu at any point, press and
hold down button 1.
All settings made until then will
be saved.
Anti-theft alarm
with alarm system (DWA)
OE
Notes on triggering of the
alarm
An alarm can be triggered by:
motion sensor
an attempt to use an unau-
thorised key to switch on the
ignition
disconnection of the DWA anti-
theft alarm from the motor-
cycle's battery (DWA internal
battery in the anti-theft alarm
provides power - alarm tone
only, the turn indicators do not
flash).
All functions are sustained even
if the internal battery of the DWA
anti-theft alarm system is flat; the
only difference is that an alarm
cannot be triggered if the system
is disconnected from the motor-
cycle's battery.
Duration of the alarm
26 s (While an alarm is in
progress an alarm tone sounds
and the turn indicators flash.
The type of alarm tone can
be set by an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.)
If an alarm was triggered while
the motorcycle was unattended,
the rider is notified accordingly
by an alarm tone sounding once
when the ignition is switched on.
The DWA anti-theft alarm telltale
light then signals the reason for
the alarm for one minute.
The meanings of the flash codes
are as follows:
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
on with unauthorised key
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Operation
Flashes 4x: Disconnection of
the DWA anti-theft alarm from
the motorcycle's battery
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3
DWA adjusting
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until top display line 2
shows ENTER.
Press and hold down button 1
to start the SETUP menu.
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 to select the Auto.
Alarm menu item.
In the top display line 2,
Auto. Alarm is displayed.
The bottom display line 3
shows the preset ON/OFF
value.
Short-press button 4 to
change the setting.
The following settings are avail-
able:
ON: The DWA anti-theft alarm
is active and will be armed
automatically when the igni-
tion is switched off.
OFF: The DWA anti-theft
alarm is deactivated.
DWA Activating
Switching on ignition ( 48).
DWA adjusting ( 68).
Switch off the ignition.
DWA If the alarm system
(DWA) is activated, then the
alarm system will be armed
automatically when the ignition
is switched off.
Activation takes approximately
30 seconds to complete.
with Keyless Ride
OE
Short-press button 1.
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z
Operation
Turn indicators flash twice.
Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is act-
ive.
DWA Deactivating
Switch on the ignition.
with Keyless Ride
OE
Short-press button 1.
Turn indicators flash once.
Confirmation tone sounds once
(if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deac-
tivated.
Anti-lock brake system
ABS Switching off
NOTICE
See the section entitled "En-
gineering details" for more in-
formation on brake systems with
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS.
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS warning light
changes status.
NOTICE
You have the option of deactiv-
ating the ABS function while the
motorcycle is on the move.
Initially, the ASC/DTC symbol
changes status. Press and hold
down button 1 until the ABS
warning light responds. Under
these circumstances, there is
no change in the ASC/DTC
setting.
lights up.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
remains lit.
The ABS is deactivated, but
the integral function remains
active.
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Operation
ABS Switching on
Press and hold down button 1
until the ABS warning light
changes status.
NOTICE
You have the option of activating
the ABS function while the mo-
torcycle is on the move.
goes out. If self-diagnosis
has not completed the
warning light starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
remains off or continues to
flash.
Anti-theft alarm (ABS) is
switched on.
You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
ABS fault
An ABS fault has occurred if
the ABS warning light shows
when the motorcycle accel-
erates to a speed in excess
of the minimum stated below
after the ignition was switched
off and then on again. (Min-
imum speed: 5 km/h)
Automatic Stability
Control
Switching off ASC/DTC
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engin-
eering details" for more informa-
tion on ASC and DTC.
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Press and hold down button 1
until the ASC/DTC telltale light
changes status.
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z
Operation
NOTICE
You have the option of deactivat-
ing the ASC/DTC function while
the motorcycle is on the move.
lights up.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
remains lit.
ASC/DTC is switched off.
Switching on ASC/DTC
Press and hold down button 1
until the ASC/DTC telltale light
changes status.
NOTICE
You have the option of activating
the ASC/DTC function while the
motorcycle is on the move.
goes out. If self-diagnosis
has not completed the
warning light starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
remains off or continues to
flash.
ASC/DTC is switched on.
You also have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
ASC/DTC fault
An ASC/DTC fault has
occurred if the ASC/DTC
warning light shows when
the motorcycle accelerates
to a speed in excess of the
minimum as stated, after the
ignition was switched off and
then on again. (Minimum
speed: 5 km/h)
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Operation
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment
with Dynamic ESA
OE
Possible settings
Dynamic ESA enables you
to adjust your motorcycle's
suspension to suit the load and
the road conditions.
By interpreting ride height sensor
signals, Dynamic ESA detects
movements in the chassis and
suspension and responds by ad-
justing the damper valves. The
chassis and suspension will thus
be adapted to the characteristics
of the terrain.
You can set the damping to a
harder (DYNAMIC) setting than
the basic setting (ROAD).
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension
Switching on ignition ( 48).
In the multifunction display the
spring preload is shown in area 1
and the damping in area 2.
To adjust damping:
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the setting you want to use
appears on the display.
NOTICE
You can adjust the damping
characteristic while the motor-
cycle is on the move.
The following settings are avail-
able:
ROAD: Comfortable damping
characteristic
DYNAMIC: Sporty damping
characteristic
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z
Operation
To adjust spring preload:
Start engine ( 92).
Press and hold down button 1
until the setting you want to
use appears on the display.
NOTICE
You cannot adjust spring preload
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
The following settings are avail-
able:
One-up
One-up with luggage
Two-up (with luggage)
Wait for the mechanism to
complete all adjustments be-
fore you ride off.
The settings for damping and
spring preload shown on the
display are automatically ac-
cepted if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
pressing button 1. The ESA
indicator flashes while adjust-
ment is in progress.
If the temperature is low, take
the weight off the motorcycle
before increasing spring pre-
load; if applicable, have your
passenger dismount.
Riding mode
Using the riding modes
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engin-
eering details" for more inform-
ation on the various ride modes
that can be selected.
BMW Motorrad has developed
3 operational scenarios for your
motorcycle from which you can
select the scenario suitable for
your situation:
Riding on a rain-wet road sur-
face
Riding on a dry road surface
with Pro riding modes
OE
Sporty riding on a dry road sur-
face
The interplay of engine torque,
throttle response ASC/DTC con-
trol is optimised for each of these
3 scenarios.
Setting riding mode
Switching on ignition ( 48).
Press button 1.
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z
Operation
The current setting is shown at
position 2. Each time the button
is pressed one of the possible
riding modes appears at posi-
tion 1.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the riding mode you want ap-
pears on the display.
The following ride modes can be
selected:
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet
road surface.
ROAD: For riding on a dry road
surface.
with Pro riding modes
OE
The following riding modes are
additionally available for selec-
tion:
DYNAMIC: For dynamic riding
on a dry road surface.
USER: User-specific settings
for the riding mode.
Select the riding mode.
With the motorcycle at a stand-
still, the selected mode is ac-
tivated after approximately two
seconds.
The newly selected riding
mode is activated as you ride
only if the throttle twistgrip is
returned to the idle position
and the brakes are not applied.
The mode selected in this way
is retained with the engine-
characteristic, ABS, ASC/DTC
and Dynamic ESA adaptation
settings even after the ignition
has been switched off.
Individualising riding
mode
with Pro riding modes
OE
Select the USER riding mode.
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74
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Operation
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until top display line 2
shows SETUP ENTER.
Press and hold down button 1
to start the SETUP menu.
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until area 2 of the display
shows User Mode ENTER.
Press and hold down button 3
to exit the User mode.
Short-press button 1 to go to
the next menu item in the se-
quence.
Top display line 2 enables you
to choose between the follow-
ing menu items:
ENGINE
DTC
Repeatedly short-press
button 4 until the value you
want appears in bottom display
line 3.
Repeatedly short-press but-
ton 1 until User EXIT ap-
pears on the display.
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Operation
Press and hold down button 4
to exit the User menu.
Cruise-control system
with cruise control
OE
Switching on cruise
control
Slide switch 1 to the right.
Button 2 is enabled for opera-
tion.
Saving road speed
Briefly push button 1 forward.
Adjustment range for
cruise control
20...210 km/h
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol lights up.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
Accelerating
Briefly push button 1 forward.
Speed is increased by approx.
2 km/h each time you push the
button.
Push button 1 forward and
hold it in this position.
The motorcycle accelerates
steplessly.
The current speed is main-
tained and saved if button 1 is
not pushed again.
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Operation
Decelerating
Briefly push button 1 back.
Speed is reduced by approx.
2 km/h each time you push the
button.
Push button 1 back and hold it
in this position.
The motorcycle decelerates
steplessly.
The current speed is main-
tained and saved if button 1 is
not pushed again.
Deactivating cruise
control
Brake, pull the clutch lever
or turn the throttle twistgrip
(close the throttle by turning
the twistgrip back past the
idle position) to deactivate the
cruise-control system.
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assist-
ant shifts gears, cruise control
is automatically disengaged for
safety reasons.
NOTICE
For safety reasons, cruise con-
trol is deactivated automatically
when the ASC and DTC systems
intervene.
Telltale light for cruise control
goes out.
Resuming former cruising
speed
Briefly push button 1 back to
return to the speed saved be-
forehand.
NOTICE
Opening the throttle does not
deactivate the cruise-control sys-
tem. If you release the twistgrip
the motorcycle will decelerate
only to the cruising speed saved
in memory, even though you
might have intended slowing to
a lower speed.
4
77
z
Operation
Telltale light for cruise con-
trol lights up.
Switching off cruise
control
Slide switch 1 to the left.
The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is disabled.
Heated handlebar grips
with heated handlebar grips
OE
Operating the heated
handlebar grips
NOTICE
The heating in the heated
handlebar grips can be activated
only when the engine is
running.
NOTICE
The increase in power consump-
tion caused by having the heated
handlebar grips switched on can
drain the battery if you are rid-
ing at low engine speeds. If the
charge level is low, the heated
handlebar grips are switched off
to ensure the battery's starting
capability.
Start engine ( 92).
Repeatedly press button 1 until
desired heating stage 2 ap-
pears on the display.
The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating.
First heating stage
50 % heating power
Second heating stage
100 % heating power
The second heating stage is
for heating the grips quickly:
subsequently one should
switch back to the first stage.
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
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Operation
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
To switch off the heated
handlebar grips, press button 1
until heated handlebar grip
symbol 2 disappears.
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Operation
4
80
z
Operation
Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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Adjustment
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Turn the mirror head to the
desired position.
Adjusting mirror arm
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position.
Windscreen
Adjusting windscreen
The motorcycle is at a standstill.
WARNING
Adjusting the windscreen
while riding.
Risk of falling
Do not attempt to adjust the
windscreen unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Move the windscreen up or
down.
The windscreen is held at the
top or bottom limit position by
spring force.
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82
z
Adjustment
Repositioning windscreen
The windscreen can be se-
cured to the vehicle at either of
two different positions.
To reposition windscreen 1, re-
move all screws 2 and remove
the windscreen.
Position the windscreen at
the appropriate hole 3, not-
ing bushing 4 (inserted from
below) and rubber grommet 5.
Install all four screws 6.
Windscreen to holder
2.5 Nm
Headlight
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is gener-
ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice only if the motorcycle
is very heavily loaded. Under
these circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be adjusted
to suit the weight carried by the
motorcycle.
NOTICE
If there are doubts about the cor-
rect headlight beam throw, have
the setting checked by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
5
83
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Adjustment
Clutch
Adjusting the clutch lever
WARNING
Adjusting the clutch lever
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1 to the desired po-
sition.
NOTICE
The adjuster is easier to turn
if you push the clutch lever
forward.
Four settings are possible:
Position 1: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
Position 4: largest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
Brakes
Adjusting the front brake
lever
WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1 to the desired po-
sition.
NOTICE
The adjuster is easier to turn
if you push the brake lever
forward.
Four settings are possible:
Position 1: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Position 4: largest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
5
84
z
Adjustment
Front and rear seats
Removing rear seat
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Press down on the front part
of rear seat 2 and at the same
time turn seat lock 1 to the left
with the vehicle key and hold it
in this position.
Lift the rear seat at the front
and release the key.
Remove rear seat 2 and place
it, upholstered side down, on a
clean surface.
Install the rear seat
Begin by slipping rear seat 1
into the mounts at the back.
Firmly press down on front
seat 1 at the front.
The rear seat engages with an
audible click.
Removing front seat
Removing rear seat ( 85).
Front seat is unlocked.
Work the front seat to the
rear to remove and place it,
upholstered side down, on a
clean surface.
Installing front seat
Removing rear seat ( 85).
Push the front seat all the way
into front mounts 1 and then
lower it into position at the
back.
Spring preload
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjustment
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring pre-
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85
z
Adjustment
load when the vehicle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the vehicle is
lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
WARNING
Spring preload setting and
spring-strut damping setting
not matched.
Impaired handling.
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
WARNING
Adjusting spring preload
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the LOW
arrow.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the LOW direction.
(One-up riding without lug-
gage)
Turn the knob as far as it will
go in the LOW direction, then
turn it back 15 turns in the
HIGH direction. (One-up with
luggage)
Turn the knob as far as it
will go in the HIGH direction.
(Two-up riding and luggage)
Damping
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motor-
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
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86
z
Adjustment
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear
wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Set the damping from the left-
hand vehicle side.
Turn knob 1 clockwise to in-
crease damping.
Turn knob 1 counter-clockwise
to reduce damping.
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
Turn the knob clockwise as
far as it will go, then back it off
6 clicks in the counter-clock-
wise direction. (One-up riding
without luggage)
Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping
characteristic
Turn the knob clockwise as far
as it will go, then back it off 4
clicks in the counter-clockwise
direction. (One-up with lug-
gage)
Turn the knob clockwise as
far as it will go. (Two-up with
luggage)
5
87
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Adjustment
5
88
z
Adjustment
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
6
89
z
Riding
Safety instructions
Rider's equipment
Do not ride without the correct
clothing! Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer will be
glad to advise you on the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Loading
WARNING
Handling adversely affected
by overloading and imbal-
anced loads.
Risk of falling
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Adjust spring preload setting
and damping to the total
weight.
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with cases fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
case (see also the section en-
titled "Accessories").
with topcase
OA
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with topcase fitted,
as stated on the label inside
the case (see also the section
entitled "Accessories").
with tank rucksack, small
OA
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with the small tank
rucksack fitted.
Payload of the tank ruck-
sack, small
max 5 kg
Speed limit for riding
with tank rucksack, small,
fitted to the vehicle
max 180 km/h
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle:
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90
z
Riding
Spring-strut and shock-ab-
sorber system not set up cor-
rectly
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Top speed
DANGER
Top speed of the motorcycle
higher than the permissible
maximum rated speed of the
tyres.
Risk of accident due to tyre dam-
age at high speed.
Comply with the tyre-specific
speed restrictions.
Affix a label stating the maximum
permissible speed in the rider's
field of vision.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
WARNING
Exhaust gases adversely af-
fecting health.
Risk of asphyxiation
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of burn injury
CAUTION
Engine and exhaust system
become very hot when the
vehicle is in use.
Risk of burn injury
When you park the vehicle
make sure that no-one and no
objects can come into contact
with the hot engine and ex-
haust system.
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the fol-
lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
converter.
Damage to catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
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91
z
Riding
Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at stand-
still.
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine manage-
ment ECU, throttle valves,
clutch).
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions. Damage due to tampering
is not covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off:
Operation of the brake system
Operation of the lights and sig-
nalling equipment
Checking clutch function
( 126).
Checking tyre tread depth
( 128).
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 86).
without Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjusting the damping charac-
teristic for rear wheel ( 87).
with Dynamic ESA
OE
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension ( 72).
Checking engine oil level
( 120).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 122).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 123).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 124).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 125).
Check coolant level ( 126).
Starting
Start engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
( 93)
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92
z
Riding
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress ( 94)
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis is in
progress ( 95)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
For a cold engine start and low
temperatures: pull clutch.
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE
The start attempt is automatic-
ally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you start the engine, or
use jump leads and a donor bat-
tery to start.
See the subsection on jump
starting in "Maintenance" for
more details.
The engine starts.
If the engine refuses to start,
consult the troubleshooting
chart in the section entitled
"Technical data". ( 170)
Pre-ride check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the instruments and the telltale
and warning lights when the ig-
nition is switched on: this is the
so-called "Pre-Ride-Check". The
test is aborted if you start the en-
gine before it completes.
Phase 1
The speedometer needle swings
to the limit value on its scale.
At the same time, all the warn-
ing lights and telltale lights are
switched on in succession. The
"General" warning light shows
red.
Phase 2
The speedometer needle swings
to the start position on its
scale. At the same time, all
the warning lights and telltale
lights switched on in the initial
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93
z
Riding
phase are switched off in reverse
sequence. The 'General' warning
light changes from red to yellow.
If the needle of the speedometer
did not move or if a warning light
or telltale light did not show:
WARNING
Faulty warning lights.
No indication of malfunctions.
Check all the warning and tell-
tale lights.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis to ensure its
operability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosable system
components with the vehicle at
a standstill.
flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel-speed
sensors as the vehicle pulls
away from rest.
flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
Check all the warning and tell-
tale lights.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
The ABS function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motor-
cycle has to reach a defined
minimum speed for the wheel
speed sensors to be checked:
5 km/h)
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-dia-
gnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that neither the ABS
function nor the integral brak-
ing function is available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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94
z
Riding
ASC/DTC self-
diagnosis
The BMW Motorrad ASC/DTC
performs self-diagnosis to ensure
its operability. Self-diagnosis is
performed automatically when
you switch on the ignition.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosable system
components with the vehicle at
a standstill.
slow-flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components while
the motorcycle is on the move.
slow-flashes.
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC/DTC warning light
goes out.
Check all the warning and tell-
tale lights.
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis
not completed
The ASC/DTC function is not
available, because self-dia-
gnosis did not complete. (The
motorcycle has to reach a
defined minimum speed for
the wheel speed sensors to be
checked: 5 km/h)
If an indicator showing an ASC/
DTC fault appears when ASC/
DTC self-diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC/DTC
function is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Running in
Engine
Until the running-in check,
vary the throttle opening and
engine-speed range frequently;
avoid riding at constant engine
rpm for prolonged periods.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads.
Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
Running-in speeds
<5000 min
-1
(Odometer read-
ing 0...1000 km)
no full throttle (Odometer
reading 0...1000 km)
Note the mileage after which
the running-in check should be
carried out.
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95
z
Riding
Mileage until the
running-in check
500...1200 km
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
WARNING
New brake pads.
Longer stopping distance. Risk
of accident.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
WARNING
New tyres losing grip on wet
roads and at extreme bank
angles.
Risk of accident
Ride carefully and avoid ex-
tremely sharp inclines.
Shifting gear
with Pro shift assistant
OE
Shift assistant Pro
The Pro shift assistant assists
upshifts and downshifts without
the rider having to disengage the
clutch or close the throttle. This
is not an automatic-shift system.
The rider is the most important
part of the system and decides
when to shift gears.
NOTICE
See the section entitled "Engin-
eering details" for more informa-
tion on the Pro shift assistant.
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assist-
ant shifts gears, cruise control
is automatically disengaged for
safety reasons.
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96
z
Riding
You select the gear in the
usual way by means of the
foot-operated shift lever.
Sensor 1 on the selector shaft
registers the shift request and
triggers shift assistance.
When riding at a steady speed
in a low gear at high engine
rpm, an attempt to shift gear
without pulling the clutch can
cause a severe load-change
reaction. BMW Motorrad re-
commends disengaging the
clutch for shifts in these cir-
cumstances. It is advisable to
avoid using the Pro shift assist-
ant at engine speeds close to
the limits at which the governor
cuts in to limit engine rpm.
Shift assistance is not available
in the following situations:
with the clutch lever pulled
shift lever not in its initial posi-
tion
upshifts with the throttle valve
closed (coasting) and when
slowing
idling in neutral.
After a gearshift, the shift lever
has to be fully released before
another gearshift with the Pro
shift assistant can take place.
Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting for-
ward from the rear to the front
wheel. The sharper the vehicle
decelerates, the more load is
shifted to the front wheel. The
higher the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transmitted
without the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force you
apply to the brake lever. This
makes the best possible use of
the dynamic increase in load at
the front wheel. Remember to
pull the clutch at the same time.
In the extreme sudden-stop brak-
ing situations that are trained so
frequently, braking force is ap-
plied as rapidly as possible and
with the rider's full force applied
to the brake levers; under these
circumstances the dynamic shift
in load distribution cannot keep
pace with the increase in de-
celeration and the tyres cannot
transmit the full braking force to
the surface of the road.
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97
z
Riding
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre-
vents the front wheel from lock-
ing up.
Descending mountain
passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear
brake on mountain descents.
Brake fade. Destruction of the
brakes due to overheating.
Use both front and rear brakes,
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin-
ish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the vehicle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried on
the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirty surfaces.
WARNING
Moisture and dirt.
Diminished braking effect.
Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency
is restored.
Parking your
motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off the engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Additional weight placing
strain on the side stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped on
the side stand.
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98
z
Riding
Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Centre stand
with centre stand
OE
Switch off the engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Centre stand retracts due to
severe movements.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Do not lean or sit on the
vehicle with the centre stand
extended.
Extend the centre stand and lift
the motorcycle onto the stand.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Refuelling
Fuel grade
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or
with the lowest sulphur content
possible.
ATTENTION
Leaded fuel.
Damage to catalytic converter.
Do not attempt to run the
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives, e.g.
manganese or iron.
You can run the engine on fuel
with a maximum ethanol con-
tent of 10 %, i.e. E10.
Recommended fuel
grade
Super unleaded (max. 10 %
ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable.
Risk of fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
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WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled.
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unsightly or
dull.
Clean plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
Open the protective cap 2.
Use ignition key 1 to unlock
fuel filler cap by turning it
clockwise, and flip the cap
open.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated above; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
NOTICE
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the new level
will not be registered and the fuel
warning light indicating that the
level is down to reserve will not
be switched off.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
cified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if it had been run dry and
the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
Fuel level
approx. 18 l
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Reserve volume
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the ignition key and
close the protective cap.
Refuelling
with Keyless Ride
OE
The steering lock is disengaged.
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable.
Risk of fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled.
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unsightly or
dull.
Clean plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
Switching off ignition ( 49).
NOTICE
The fuel filler cap can be opened
within the defined waiting time
after the ignition has been
switched off, without the radio-
operated key being within
range.
Waiting time for opening
fuel filler cap
2 min
There are two variant ways
of opening the fuel filler cap:
Within the waiting time
After the waiting time has ex-
pired
Version 1
with Keyless Ride
OE
Within the waiting time:
Pull up tab 1 of the fuel filler
cap slowly.
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Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Fully open the fuel filler cap.
Version 2
with Keyless Ride
OE
After the waiting time has ex-
pired:
Bring the radio-operated key
into range.
Slowly pull tab 1 up.
The telltale light for the radio-
operated key flashes while the
search for the radio-operated
key is in progress.
Again slowly pull up tab 1 of
the fuel filler cap.
Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Fully open the fuel filler cap.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated above; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
NOTICE
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re-
serve, as otherwise the new level
will not be registered and the fuel
warning light indicating that the
level is down to reserve will not
be switched off.
NOTICE
The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
cified in the technical data is the
quantity that the fuel tank could
hold if it had been run dry and
the engine had cut out due to a
lack of fuel.
Fuel level
approx. 18 l
Reserve volume
approx. 4 l
Press down firmly on the filler
cap of the fuel tank.
The fuel filler cap engages with
an audible click.
The fuel filler cap locks auto-
matically when the waiting time
expires.
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The engaged fuel filler cap
locks immediately when you
secure the steering lock or
switch on the ignition.
Securing motorcycle
for transportation
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro-
tected against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
being lifted on to stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the as-
sistance of a second person.
Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.
ATTENTION
Trapping of components.
Component damage
Do not trap components such
as brake lines or cable legs.
At the front, loop a strap over
the bottom fork bridge on each
side.
Pull the straps down and tight.
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At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear footrests on both
sides and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the vehicle's suspension should
be compressed as tightly as
possible front and rear.
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General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Anti-lock brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Automatic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . 108
Dynamic Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . 110
Dynamic ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Tyre pressure monitoring
(Reifendruck-Control, RDC) . . . . . . . . 113
Shift assistant Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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General instructions
To find out more about engineer-
ing go to:
bmw-motorrad.com/techno-
logy
Anti-lock brake system
Partially integral brakes
Your motorcycle is equipped with
partially integral brakes. Both
front and rear brakes are applied
when you pull the handbrake
lever. The footbrake lever acts
only on the rear brake.
When actively intervening
in the braking process, the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
adapts braking-force distribution
between front and rear brakes to
suit the load on the motorcycle,
and so ABS intervention helps
achieve the shortest possible
stopping distance.
ATTENTION
The integral function means
that it is not possible to
make the rear wheel spin
with the front brake applied
(Burn Out).
Damage to rear brake and clutch.
Do not attempt Burn Out.
How does ABS work?
The amount of braking force that
can be transferred to the road
depends on factors that include
the coefficient of friction of the
road surface. Loose stones, ice
and snow or a wet road all have
much lower coefficients of friction
than a clean and dry asphalt sur-
face. The lower the coefficient
of friction, the longer the braking
distance.
If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent that brak-
ing force exceeds the maximum
transferable limit, the wheels start
to lock and the vehicle loses its
directional stability; a fall is im-
minent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferable braking
force. The wheels continue to
turn and the driving stability is
retained irrespective of the road
condition.
What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
Humps and surface irregularit-
ies can cause the wheels to lose
contact temporarily with the road
surface; if this happens the brak-
ing force that can be transmit-
ted to the road can drop to zero.
If the brakes are applied under
these circumstances the ABS
has to reduce braking force to
ensure that directional stability is
maintained when the wheels re-
gain contact with the road sur-
face. At this instant the ABS
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must assume an extremely low
coefficient of friction, so that the
wheels will continue to rotate un-
der all imaginable circumstances,
because this is the precondition
for ensuring directional stability.
As soon as is registers the ac-
tual circumstances, the system
reacts instantly and adjusts brak-
ing force accordingly to achieve
optimum braking.
What feedback does the
rider receive from the
ABS?
If the ABS has to reduce braking
force on account of the circum-
stances described above, vibra-
tion is perceptible through the
handbrake lever.
When the handbrake lever is
pulled, brake pressure is also
built up at the rear wheel by
the integral function. If the
brake pedal is depressed after
the handbrake lever is pulled,
the brake pressure built up
beforehand is perceptible as
counter-pressure sooner than is
the case when the brake pedal is
depressed either before or at the
same time as the brake lever is
pulled.
Rear wheel lift
Under very severe and sudden
deceleration, however, under cer-
tain circumstances it is possible
that the ABS will be unable to
prevent the rear wheel from lift-
ing clear of the ground. If this
happens the outcome can be a
highsiding situation in which the
motorcycle can flip over.
WARNING
Rear wheel lift due to severe
braking.
Risk of falling
When you brake sharply, bear
in mind that ABS control can-
not always be relied on to pre-
vent the rear wheel from lifting
clear of the ground.
What is the design
baseline for ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, the ABS ensures dir-
ectional stability on any surface.
The system is not optimised for
special requirements that apply
under extreme competitive situ-
ations on the track. The driving
behaviour should be adapted to
actual driving skills and the road
conditions.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If
the system registers implaus-
ible values for a lengthy period
the ABS function is deactivated
for safety reasons and an ABS
fault message is issued. Self-dia-
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gnosis has to complete before
fault messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
ABS, exceptional riding condi-
tions can lead to a fault message
being issued:
Warming up with the motor-
cycle on an auxiliary stand, in
neutral or with a gear engaged
Rear wheel locked by the en-
gine brake for a lengthy period,
for example while descending
on a loose or slippery surface
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above,
you can reactivate the ABS by
switching the ignition off and on
again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
WARNING
Brake system not regularly
serviced.
Risk of accident
In order to ensure that the ABS
is always maintained in op-
timum condition, it is essen-
tial for you to comply strictly
with the specified inspection
intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter brak-
ing distances which ABS per-
mits must not be used as an ex-
cuse for careless riding. ABS is
primarily a means of ensuring a
safety margin in genuine emer-
gencies.
WARNING
Braking when cornering.
Risk of accident despite ABS.
Invariably, the rider bears re-
sponsibility for assessing road
and traffic conditions and ad-
opting his or her style of riding
accordingly.
Do not take risks that would
negate the additional margin of
safety offered by this system.
Automatic Stability
Control
How does the ASC work?
The ASC system compares the
speed of rotation of the front
wheel and the rear wheel. The
differential is used to compute
slip as a measure of the reserves
of stability available at the rear
wheel. If slip exceeds a certain
limit, the engine control inter-
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venes and adapts the engine
torque accordingly.
What is the design
baseline for the ASC?
The ASC is designed as an as-
sistant system for the rider and
for use on public roads. The ex-
tent to which the rider affects
ASC control can be consider-
able (weight shifts when corner-
ing, items of luggage loose on
the motorcycle), especially when
style of riding takes rider and ma-
chine close to the limits imposed
by physics.
The system is not optimised
for special requirements that
apply under extreme competit-
ive situations on the track. The
ASC can be deactivated in these
cases.
WARNING
Risky riding.
Risk of accident despite ASC.
Invariably, it remains the rider's
responsibility to adapt riding
style to riding conditions.
Do not take risks that would
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
Special situations
In accordance with the laws of
physics, the ability to accelerate
is restricted more and more as
the angle of heel increases. Con-
sequently, there can be a per-
ceptible lag in acceleration out of
very tight bends.
The speeds of the front and
rear wheels are compared as
one means of detecting the rear
wheel's incipient tendency to
spin or slip sideways. If the sys-
tem registers implausible values
for a lengthy period the ASC
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ASC fault mes-
sage is issued. Self-diagnosis
has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
The following exceptional riding
conditions can lead to an auto-
matic shutdown of the ASC:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie)
Rear wheel rotating with the
vehicle held stationary by ap-
plying the front brake (burn-
out)
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil-
iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged
Accelerating the motorcycle to
a defined minimum speed after
switching the ignition off and
then on again reactivates the
ASC.
Minimum speed for ac-
tivation of ASC
min 10 km/h
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If the front wheel lifts clear of the
ground under severe accelera-
tion, the ASC reduces engine
torque until the front wheel re-
gains contact with the ground.
Under these circumstances,
BMW Motorrad recommends
rolling the throttle slightly closed
so as to restore stability with the
least possible delay.
When riding on a slippery sur-
face, never snap the throttle
twistgrip fully closed without
pulling the clutch at the same
time. Engine braking torque can
cause the rear wheel to lock, with
a corresponding loss of stability.
The ASC is unable to control a
situation of this nature.
Dynamic Traction
Control
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC)
OE
How does the DTC work?
The DTC system compares the
speed of rotation of the front
wheel and the rear wheel. The
differential is used to compute
slip as a measure of the reserves
of stability available at the rear
wheel. If slip exceeds a certain
limit, the engine control inter-
venes and adapts the engine
torque accordingly.
The DTC has a bank-angle
sensor, so it can control wheel
slip all the more sensitively when
the motorcycle is heeled over for
cornering. Consequently, more
dynamic riding conditions can be
achieved without any lessening
of directional stability. In the
DYNAMIC mode slight DTC-
assisted wheelies are possible.
What is the design
baseline for the DTC?
The DTC is designed as an as-
sistant system for the rider and
for use on public roads. The ex-
tent to which the rider affects
DTC control can be consider-
able (weight shifts when corner-
ing, items of luggage loose on
the motorcycle), especially when
style of riding takes rider and ma-
chine close to the limits imposed
by physics.
The system is not optimised for
special requirements that apply
under extreme competitive situ-
ations on the track. You have the
option of deactivating the DTC
for these circumstances.
WARNING
Risky riding.
Risk of accident despite DTC.
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Invariably, it remains the rider's
responsibility to adapt riding
style to riding conditions.
Do not take risks that would
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
Special situations
In accordance with the laws of
physics, the ability to accelerate
is restricted more and more as
the angle of heel increases. Con-
sequently, there can be a per-
ceptible reduction in acceleration
out of very tight bends.
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared and the
angle of heel taken into account
as one means of detecting the
rear wheel's incipient tendency to
spin or slip sideways. If the elec-
tronic processor receives values
that it considers implausible over
a lengthy period, a dummy value
is used for the angle of heel or
the DTC function is switched off.
Under these circumstances the
indicator for a DTC fault shows.
Self-diagnosis has to complete
before fault messages can be is-
sued.
Whereas in the RAIN and ROAD
riding modes, if the front wheel
starts to lift clear of the ground
the DTC reduces engine torque
and the front wheel quickly re-
gains contact with the ground, in
the DYNAMIC mode slight DTC-
assisted wheelies are possible.
The DTC can issue an error
message under the exceptional
riding conditions outlined below.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
vehicle held stationary by ap-
plying the front brake (burn-
out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral
or with a gear engaged.
Accelerating the motorcycle to
a defined minimum speed after
switching the ignition off and
then on again reactivates the
DTC.
Minimum speed for ac-
tivation of DTC
min 10 km/h
If the front wheel lifts clear of the
ground under severe accelera-
tion, the DTC reduces engine
torque until the front wheel re-
gains contact with the ground.
Under these circumstances,
BMW Motorrad recommends
rolling the throttle slightly closed
so as to restore stability with the
least possible delay.
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When riding on a slippery sur-
face, never snap the throttle
twistgrip fully closed without
pulling the clutch at the same
time. Engine braking torque can
cause the rear wheel to skid, with
a corresponding loss of stability.
The DTC is unable to control a
situation of this nature.
Dynamic ESA
with Dynamic ESA
OE
Possible settings
Dynamic ESA enables you
to adjust your motorcycle's
suspension to suit the load and
the road conditions.
By interpreting ride height sensor
signals, Dynamic ESA detects
movements in the chassis and
suspension and responds by ad-
justing the damper valves. The
chassis and suspension will thus
be adapted to the characteristics
of the terrain.
You can set the damping to a
harder (DYNAMIC) setting than
the basic setting (ROAD).
Riding mode
Selection
There is a choice of 4 riding
modes for adapting the motor-
cycle to riding-surface condition:
RAIN
ROAD (standard mode)
with Pro riding modes
OE
DYNAMIC
USER
Each of these modes produces
perceptible differences in the way
the motorcycle behaves. For the
RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMIC rid-
ing modes there is a matched
setting for the ASC/DTC and EN-
GINE (throttle response) systems.
The mode last selected is auto-
matically reactivated after the ig-
nition has been switched off and
then on again.
Broadly speaking: The more dy-
namic the selected mode, the
more ASC/DTC assistance is re-
duced. Consequently, you must
always bear the following in mind
with regard to your selection of
a ride mode: the more dynamic
the setting, the greater the chal-
lenge to your riding skill.
Throttle response
In the RAIN mode: Restrained
In the ROAD mode: Direct
In the DYNAMIC mode: Dy-
namic
RAIN mode
The ASC/DTC system intervenes
early enough to prevent the rear
wheel from spinning. On road
surfaces with high to medium
grip (dry and wet asphalt to dry
cobblestones) the motorcycle re-
mains very stable; movements
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of the tail are clearly perceptible
only on slippery road surfaces
(wet bitumen or wet cobble-
stones).
ROAD mode
ASC/DTC system intervention
is later than in RAIN mode. On
road surfaces with high to me-
dium grip (dry and wet asphalt to
dry cobblestones) the motorcycle
remains stable. Slight rear-wheel
drift is perceptible. Movements
of the tail are clearly perceptible
on slippery road surfaces (wet
bitumen or wet cobblestones).
with Pro riding modes
OE
DYNAMIC mode
The DYNAMIC mode is the spor-
tiest mode. ASC/DTC system
intervention is even later, which
means that even on dry asphalt
drifting is possible under sharp
acceleration when cornering.
USER mode
The USER mode enables the
DTC and ENGINE system set-
tings to be individualised.
- ENGINE: Choice of RAIN,
ROAD and DYNAMIC settings
- DTC: Choice of RAIN, ROAD
and DYNAMIC settings
The changed USER are saved
in memory until the next time
changes are made.
Mode changes
When riding, you can change rid-
ing modes only when the follow-
ing preconditions are satisfied:
No drive torque at the rear
wheel
No brake pressure in the brake
system
This is the status of the motor-
cycle when it is at a standstill
with the ignition switched on.
Under other circumstances, you
must proceed as follows:
Close the throttle twistgrip
Release the brake levers
The desired riding mode is ini-
tially preselected. The mode
change does not take place until
the systems in question are all in
the appropriate state.
Tyre pressure
monitoring
(Reifendruck-Control,
RDC)
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
Function
A sensor integrated into each
tyre measures the air tempera-
ture and the air pressure inside
the tyre and transmits this in-
formation to the control unit.
Each sensor has a centrifugal-
force tripswitch that does not
enable transmission of the meas-
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ured values until the motorcycle
has exceeded a defined minimum
speed for the first time.
Minimum speed for
transmission of the RDC
measured values:
min 30 km/h
The display shows -- for each
tyre until the tyre-pressure signal
is received for the first time. The
sensors continue to transmit the
measured-value signals for some
time after the vehicle comes to a
stop.
Time for transmission of
measured values after
vehicle comes to a stop:
min 15 min
An error message is issued if
wheels without sensors are fit-
ted to a vehicle equipped with an
RDC control unit.
Tyre-pressure ranges
The RDC control unit differenti-
ates between three tyre-pressure
ranges, all of which are paramet-
erised for the motorcycle:
Tyre pressure within permitted
tolerance
Tyre pressure close to limit of
permitted tolerance
Tyre pressure outside permit-
ted tolerance
Temperature
compensation
Tyre pressure is a temperature-
sensitive variable: pressure in-
creases as tyre temperature rises
and decreases as tyre temper-
ature drops. Tyre temperature
depends on ambient temperature
as well as on the style of riding
and the duration of the ride.
The tyre-pressure read-
ings in the multifunction
display are temperature-com-
pensated and are always refer-
enced to the following tyre-air
temperature:
20 °C
The air lines available to the pub-
lic in petrol stations and motor-
way service areas have gauges
that do not compensate for tem-
perature; the reading shown by
a gauge of this nature is the
temperature-dependent tyre
pressure. In most instances,
therefore, these gauge read-
ings will not tally with the pres-
sures shown by the multifunction
display.
Pressure adaptation
Compare the RDC value on the
multifunction display with the
value in the table on the back
cover of the Rider's Manual.
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Then use the air-line gauge at a
service station to compensate
for the difference between the
RDC reading and the value in the
table.
Example
According to the Rider's
Manual, the tyre pressure
should be:
2.5 bar
The multifunction display
shows the following reading:
2.3 bar
So pressure is low by:
0.2 bar
The gauge on the air line
shows:
2.4 bar
You must now increase tyre
pressure until the value is:
Example
2.6 bar
Shift assistant Pro
with Pro shift assistant
OE
Your vehicle is fitted with the
Pro shift assistant, a system ori-
ginally developed for racing. It
permits upshifts and downshifts
without declutching or closing
the throttle in virtually all load and
rpm ranges.
Advantages
70 - 80 % of all gearshifts on a
trip can be performed without
using the clutch.
Less relative movement
between rider and passenger
because the shift pauses are
shorter.
It is not necessary to close the
throttle valve when shifting un-
der acceleration.
When braking and downshifting
(throttle valve closed), engine
speed is adjusted by blipping
the throttle.
Shift time is shorter than a
gearshift with clutch actuation.
In order for the system to identify
a request for a gearshift, the rider
has to move the shift lever from
its idle position in the desired dir-
ection against the force of the
spring through a certain "over-
travel" at ordinary speed or rap-
idly and keep the shift lever in
this position until the gearshift is
completed. It is not necessary
to increase the force applied to
the gearshift lever while shifting
is in progress. Once the gearshift
has completed the shift lever has
to be fully released before an-
other gearshift with the Pro shift
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assistant can take place. When
shifting gears with the Pro shift
assistant, the rider has to keep
load state (throttle twistgrip pos-
ition) constant before and during
the gearshift. A change in the
position of the throttle twistgrip
during a gearshift can cause the
function to abort and/or lead to
a missed shift. The Pro shift as-
sistant provides no assistance
for the gearshift if the rider de-
clutches.
Downshifting
Downshifting is assisted until
maximum rpm for the target gear
to be selected is reached. This
prevents overreving.
Maximum engine speed
max 9000 min
-1
Upshifting
The Pro shift assistant provides
no assistance if engine speed
drops below idle during an up-
shift.
Idle speed
1150 min
-1
(Engine at regular
operating temperature)
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Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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General instructions
The "Maintenance" chapter de-
scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your vehicle are listed in
the section entitled "Technical
data".
Further information on mainten-
ance and repair work is available
from your BMW Motorrad author-
ised dealer in the form of a DVD.
Some of the work requires spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of the technology involved.
If you are in doubt, consult a
specialist workshop, preferably
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Toolkit
Standard toolkit
1 Screwdriver handle
Use with screwdriver in-
sert.
Topping up the engine
oil ( 121).
2 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 8/10
Removing battery
( 147).
3 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 14
4 Reversible screwdriver
blade
Phillips PH1 and Torx T25
Removing bulbs for front
and rear turn indicators
( 140).
Removing battery cover
( 147).
Repositioning
windscreen ( 83).
5 Torx wrench, T40
Front-wheel stand
Installing the front-wheel
stand
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front wheel stand without
also accompanying use of
centre stand or auxiliary
stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
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Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand or another auxili-
ary stand before lifting the front
wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Use basic stand with front-
wheel adapter. The basic
stand and its accessory
parts are available from your
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Loosen the fastening screws 1.
Push the two adapters 2 apart
until the front forks fit between
them.
Use locating pins 3 to set the
front-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.
Align the two adapters 2 so
that the front forks are securely
seated.
Tighten securing screws 1.
ATTENTION
Centre stand retracts if mo-
torcycle lifted too high.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
When raising the vehicle, make
sure that the centre stand re-
mains on the ground.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the motorcycle.
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Rear-wheel stand
Install the rear-wheel
stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Use basic stand with rear axle
adapter. The basic stand and
its accessory components
are available from your
BMW Motorrad authorised
dealer.
Use screws 1 to set the rear-
wheel stand to the desired
height.
Remove retaining disc 2. To
do so, press release button 3.
Push the rear-wheel stand from
the right onto the rear axle.
Push the retaining disc on from
the left, while holding the un-
lock button down.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and at the same time press the
handle of the stand back until
both rollers of the stand are on
the ground.
Then press the handle down to
the ground.
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
ATTENTION
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the
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higher the level of oil in the
sump.
Misinterpretation of the oil level
Check the oil level only
after a lengthy ride or when
the engine is at operating
temperature.
Switch off the engine when it is
at operating temperature.
Extend the side stand and take
up a position on the right side
of the motorcycle.
Hold the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Wait five minutes for the oil to
drain into the oil pan.
Check the oil level in oil-level
indicator 1.
Engine oil, specified level
between MIN and MAX marks
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Topping up the engine oil
( 121).
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Topping up the engine oil
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Insert Torx end of reversible
screwdriver insert 1 into screw-
driver handle 2 (on-board tool-
kit) for additional leverage.
Insert the screwdriver handle
into cap 3.
Turn cap 3 counter-clockwise
to remove.
Checking engine oil level
( 120).
ATTENTION
Not enough or too much en-
gine oil.
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.95 l (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
Checking engine oil level
( 120).
Install cap 3 of the oil filler
neck.
Brake system
Checking function of
brakes
Pull the front brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure.
Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: between wheel and
front suspension toward brake
pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum.
Diminished braking effect. Dam-
age to the brakes.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Check rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: From the
rear toward brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear
1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
If the wear limit has been
reached:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum.
Diminished braking effect. Dam-
age to the brakes.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
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without centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Turn the handlebars to a po-
sition in which the brake fluid
reservoir is horizontal.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir 1.
NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
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.
Checking the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
without centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.
NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink.
Brake fluid level, rear
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
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
Checking clutch function
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant
Check coolant level
Extend the side stand and take
up a position on the right side
of the motorcycle.
Hold the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
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CAUTION
Hot engine.
Risk of burn injury
Keep ell clear of all hot engine
components.
Do not touch hot engine
components.
Check the coolant level in ex-
pansion tank 1.
The coolant level must be
between the MIN and MAX
marks.
If the coolant level drops below
the MIN mark:
Top up the coolant.
Top up coolant
Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-
pansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
The coolant level is between
the MIN and MAX marks.
Close cap 1.
Rims and tyres
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Impairment of the motorcycle's
handling characteristics. Shorter
useful tyre life.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts in-
stalled vertically top open
by themselves at high riding
speeds.
Sudden loss of tyre pressure.
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Checking rims
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have any damaged rims in-
spected by a specialist work-
shop and replaced if neces-
sary, preferably by an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking tyre tread depth
WARNING
Riding with badly worn tyres
Risk of accident due to impaired
handling
If applicable, have the tyres
changed in good time before
they wear to the minimum
tread depth permitted by law.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
NOTICE
Wear indicators are built into the
main profile grooves on each
tyre. The tyre is worn out when
the tyre tread has worn down
to the level of the marks. The
locations of the marks are indic-
ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to min-
imum:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
able.
Wheels
Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre,
BMW Motorrad tests and
classifies as roadworthy certain
makes. BMW Motorrad cannot
assess the suitability or provide
any guarantee of road safety for
other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by
BMW Motorrad.
Detailed information is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer or in the
internet at
bmw-motorrad.com
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Effect of wheel size on
chassis and suspension
control systems
Wheel size is very important as
a parameter for the frame and
suspension control systems ABS
and ASC/DTC. In particular, the
diameter and the width of the
vehicle's wheels are programmed
into the control unit and are fun-
damental to all calculations. Any
change in these influencing vari-
ables, caused for example by
a switch to wheels other than
those installed ex-works, can
have serious effects on the per-
formance of the control systems.
The sensor rings are essential
for correct road-speed calcula-
tion, and they too must match
the motorcycle's control sys-
tems and consequently cannot
be changed.
If you decide that you would like
to fit non-standard wheels to
your motorcycle, it is very im-
portant to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. In some cases, the data
programmed into the control
units can be changed to suit the
new wheel sizes.
RDC adhesive label
with tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC)
OE
ATTENTION
Tyre removal not in compli-
ance with correct procedure.
Damage to RDC sensors.
Be sure to explain to the spe-
cialist workshop or authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer that the
wheel is fitted with an RDC
sensor.
If the motorcycle is equipped
with RDC, each wheel rim bears
an adhesive label indicating the
position of the RDC sensor.
When a tyre is being changed,
special care must be taken not
to damage the RDC sensor. Be
sure to draw the attention of the
authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or specialist workshop to the fact
that the wheel is fitted with an
RDC sensor.
Removing front wheel
Place the motorcycle
on an auxiliary stand;
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel
stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 120).
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with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Remove screw 1 and remove
the wheel-speed sensor from
its bore.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
ATTENTION
Brake pads pushed together
with brake caliper removed.
It is not possible to slip the brake
caliper over the brake disc.
Do not operate the brake lever
while a brake caliper has been
removed.
Remove securing screws 2 of
the left and right brake calipers
and remove retaining clip 3.
Force the brake pads 1 slightly
apart by rotational movement
of the brake caliper 2 against
brake disc 3.
Carefully ease the brake cal-
ipers back and out until clear of
the brake discs.
Lift the front of the motorcycle
until the front wheel is clear of
the ground, preferably using
a BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
Installing the front-wheel stand
( 118).
Slacken axle clamping
screws 1.
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Remove screw 1.
Slacken axle clamping
screws 2.
Press quick-release axle slightly
toward the inside, so as to be
better able to grip it on the
right-hand side.
Withdraw quick-release axle 1,
support the front wheel when
doing this.
Set down front wheel and
roll forwards out of the front
suspension.
Remove spacer bush 1 from
the wheel hub.
Installing front wheel
WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel.
Malfunctions in operation of ABS
and ASC/DTC.
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC/DTC systems at the
start of this chapter.
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ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque.
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Slip spacing bushing 1 into
the wheel hub on the left-hand
side.
ATTENTION
Front wheel installed wrong
way round.
Risk of accident
Note direction-of-rotation ar-
rows on tyre or rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
Lift front wheel and fit quick-
release axle 1.
Remove front-wheel stand and
firmly compress front forks
several times. Do not oper-
ate front break lever.
Installing the front-wheel stand
( 118).
Install screw 1 and tighten to
specified torque. Counter-hold
quick-release axle on the right-
hand side.
Quick-release axle in
telescopic forks
50 Nm
Tighten axle clamping screws 2
to the specified tightening
torque.
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Clamping screw for
quick-release axle in
telescopic fork
Tightening sequence: Tighten
screws six times in alternate
sequence
19 Nm
Tighten axle clamping screws 1
to the specified tightening
torque.
Clamping screw for
quick-release axle in
telescopic fork
Tightening sequence: Tighten
screws six times in alternate
sequence
19 Nm
Removing the front-wheel
stand.
Position left and right brake
calipers on the brake discs.
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Install retaining clip 3 on left
and securing screws 2 on left
and right and tighten to the
specified tightening torque.
Brake caliper on tele-
scopic fork
38 Nm
Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
WARNING
Brake pads not contacting
the brake disc.
Delayed braking effect.
Before riding off, always check
that the brakes bite as soon as
the brake lever is pulled or the
brake pedal depressed.
Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Seat the cable for the wheel-
speed sensor in retaining
clip 3.
Insert the wheel-speed sensor
into the bore and install
screw 1.
Wheel-speed sensor to
fork leg
Joining compound: Micro-
encapsulated or medium-
strength thread-locking com-
pound
8 Nm
Removing rear wheel
Swivelling silencer ( 135).
Engage first gear.
Remove studs 1 from the rear
wheel, while supporting the
wheel.
Roll the rear wheel out toward
the rear.
Installing the rear wheel
WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel.
Malfunctions in operation of ABS
and ASC/DTC.
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See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC/DTC systems at the
start of this chapter.
ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque.
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter.
Install wheel studs 1 and
tighten to specified torque.
Rear wheel to wheel
flange
Tightening sequence: tighten
in diagonally opposite se-
quence
60 Nm
Securing silencer ( 136).
Silencer
Swivelling silencer
CAUTION
Hot exhaust system.
Risk of burn injury
Do not touch a hot exhaust
system.
Allow rear silencer to cool
down.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the mo-
torcycle on a suitable auxili-
ary stand; BMW Motorrad re-
commends the BMW Motorrad
rear-wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
( 120).
with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
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Remove screws 1.
Ease cover 2 out of holder 3
and remove.
Slacken nut 1 to loosen
clamp 2 slightly.
Remove screw 1 and
washer 2.
Turn silencer 3 counter-clock-
wise.
Securing silencer
ATTENTION
Tightening threaded fasten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque.
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose.
Always have the security of
the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Turn silencer 3 clockwise un-
til it is seated against the rear
footrest bracket.
Install screw 1 and washer 2.
Silencer to rear frame
19 Nm
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Tighten nut 1 of clamp 2.
Clamp to silencer and
exhaust manifold
22 Nm
Secure cover 2 in holder 3 and
hold in position.
Install screws 1.
Lighting
Replacing bulbs for low-
beam and high-beam
headlight
NOTICE
Bulbs with higher light-intensity
ratings are available through af-
termarket suppliers. These bulbs
burn out more rapidly and gener-
ate more heat than conventional
bulbs. Under adverse conditions
the extra heat can cause damage
to the headlight.
NOTICE
The procedure described here
for replacing the low-beam head-
light bulb applies by analogy for
the high-beam headlight bulb.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
To replace the bulb, turn ap-
propriate cover 1 counter-
clockwise and remove.
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NOTICE
The procedure described here
for replacing the high-beam
headlight bulb applies by analogy
for the low-beam headlight bulb.
The left headlight is the high
beam and the right headlight is
the low beam.
Disconnect plug 2.
Release spring-clip legs 3 at
left and right 4 and swing them
up.
Remove bulb 5.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for the low-beam
headlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for high-beam
headlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Hold the bulb by the base only,
in order to keep the glass free
of foreign matter.
Install bulb 1. Begin by seating
lug 2 and then press the bulb
into the socket.
Engage spring clip 3 in the
catch on left and right.
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Connect plug 4.
Install cover 1 and turn it clock-
wise to secure.
Replacing bulb for parking
light
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
To replace the bulb, turn ap-
propriate cover 1 counter-
clockwise and remove.
NOTICE
The procedure described here
for replacing the left side-light
bulb applies by analogy for the
right side-light bulb.
Push down retainer 2 (using a
screwdriver if necessary) and
pull socket 3 out of the head-
light housing.
Remove bulb 1 from the
socket.
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Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for parking light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of dirt and foreign
matter.
Insert bulb 1 into the socket.
Insert socket 3 into the head-
light housing, making sure that
retainer 2 engages.
Install cover 1 and turn it clock-
wise to secure.
Replacing bulbs for front
and rear turn indicators
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screw 1.
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Pull the glass out of the light
housing at the threaded-
fastener side.
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.
Turn bulb 1 counter-clockwise
and remove it from the light
housing.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Turn bulb 1 clockwise to install
it in the light housing.
Working from the inboard side,
insert the glass into the light
housing and close the housing.
Install screw 1.
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Replacing bulb for
number-plate light
Removing front seat ( 85).
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Remove screws 1.
Remove screws 2 and remove
cover for number-plate car-
rier 3.
Pull number-plate light bulb 4
out of the light housing.
Remove bulb 5 from the
socket.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for number-plate
light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the bulb in order to keep the
glass free of foreign matter.
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Press bulb 5 into the socket.
Press number-plate light bulb 4
into the light housing.
Place cover for number-plate
carrier 3 in position and install
screws 2.
Install screws 1.
Installing front seat ( 85).
Replacing LED rear light
The LED rear light can be re-
placed only as a complete unit.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replacing LED turn
indicators
with LED turn indicators
OE
LED turn indicators can be re-
placed only as a complete unit.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replacing LED daytime
riding light
with daytime running light
OE
The LED daytime riding light can
only be replaced as a unit with
the headlight; it is not possible to
replace individual LEDs.
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Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Replacing LED auxiliary
headlights
with LED auxiliary headlights
OA
LED auxiliary headlights can be
replaced only as a complete unit.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Jump-starting
ATTENTION
Excessive current flowing
when the motorcycle is
jump-started
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam-
age to the on-board electronics
If the motorcycle has to be
jump-started connect the leads
to the battery terminals; never
attempt to jump-start the en-
gine by connecting leads to the
on-board socket.
ATTENTION
Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and
vehicle.
Risk of short-circuit
Use jump leads fitted with fully
insulated crocodile clips at both
ends.
ATTENTION
Jump-starting with a voltage
greater than 12 V.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
Make sure that the battery of
the donor vehicle has a voltage
rating of 12 V.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Removing battery cover
( 147).
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the on-board electrical
system.
Remove protective cap 1.
Use the red jumper cable to
connect positive battery con-
nection point 2 of the dis-
charged battery to the positive
terminal of the donor battery.
NOTICE
If the 12 V battery is not cor-
rectly installed or if the polar-
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ity of the terminals is reversed
(e.g. in an attempt to jump-start
the vehicle), this can cause the
fuse for the alternator regulator
to blow.
Then connect one end of the
black jump lead to the negative
terminal of the donor battery
and the other end to negative
terminal 3 of the discharged
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-
gine does not start, wait a few
minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminals first,
then disconnect the second
lead from the positive termin-
als.
NOTICE
Do not use proprietary start-as-
sist sprays or other products to
start the engine.
Install the protective cap.
Fitting battery cover ( 149).
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
ATTENTION
On-board electronics (e.g.
clock) draining connected
battery.
Battery is deep-discharged; this
voids the guarantee.
Connect a float charger to the
battery if the motorcycle is to
remain out of use for more
than four weeks.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
float charger specially designed
for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
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ing this charger, you can keep
the battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without having
to disconnect the battery from
the motorcycle's on-board sys-
tems. You can obtain additional
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge battery when
connected
ATTENTION
Charging connected battery
via the battery terminals.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
ATTENTION
Charging a fully discharged
battery via the on-board
socket or the extra socket.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat (battery voltage less than
9 V, status-indicator lights and
multifunction display remain off
when the ignition is switched
on) it has to be disconnec-
ted from the on-board cir-
cuits and re-charged with the
charger connected directly to
the battery posts.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable battery chargers
connected to an on-board
socket.
Damage to charger and to frame
and suspension electronics.
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The suitable charger is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge via the charging socket,
with the battery connected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's on-board elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
NOTICE
If you are unable to charge the
battery through the on-board
socket, you may be using a char-
ger that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics. If
this happens, disconnect the bat-
tery from the on-board systems
and connect the charger directly
to the battery.
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Charge battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
NOTICE
The battery has to be recharged
at regular intervals in the course
of a lengthy period of disuse.
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully re-
charge the battery before restor-
ing it to use.
Removing battery
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screw 1.
Each battery cover slightly for-
ward at the top at positions 2.
In order not to damage the bat-
tery cover or the mount, work
the battery cover up at posi-
tion 3 to remove.
with alarm system (DWA)
OE
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Disconnect battery negative
lead 1 and disengage rubber
strap 2.
Pull retaining plate in position 1
outwards and remove in an
upward direction.
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Slightly lift the battery and ease
it clear of the holder until the
battery positive terminal is ac-
cessible.
Disconnect battery negative
lead 1 and remove the battery.
Installing battery
NOTICE
If the 12 V battery is not cor-
rectly installed or if the polar-
ity of the terminals is reversed
(e.g. in an attempt to jump-start
the vehicle), this can cause the
fuse for the alternator regulator
to blow.
Secure battery positive lead 1.
Push battery into the mounting.
First insert retaining plate into
the mountings 1 and then push
under the battery in position 2.
Secure battery negative lead 1.
Secure the battery with rubber
strap 2.
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Place battery cover into the
mounting 1 and press into the
mountings 2.
Install screw 1.
Setting the clock ( 63).
Setting the date ( 64).
Fuses
Replace fuses
Switch off the ignition.
Removing front seat ( 85).
Disconnect plug 1.
ATTENTION
Jumpering of blown fuses.
Risk of short-circuit and fire.
Always replace a defective fuse
with a new fuse of the same
amperage.
Replace faulty fuse in accord-
ance with the fuse allocation
diagram.
NOTICE
If fuse defects recur frequently
have the electric circuits checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install plug 1.
Installing front seat ( 85).
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Fuse assignment
Fuse carrier 1
10 A (Slot 1: instrument
cluster, alarm system (DWA),
ignition lock, main relay,
diagnostic socket)
7.5 A (Slot 2: multifunction
switch left, tyre pressure con-
trol (RDC), angular rate sensor)
Fuse holder
50 A (Fuse 1: Voltage regu-
lator)
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General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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General instructions
CAUTION
Use of other-make products.
Safety risk
BMW Motorrad cannot exam-
ine or test each product of out-
side origin to ensure that it can
be used on or in connection
with BMW vehicles without
constituting a safety hazard.
Country-specific official author-
isation does not suffice as as-
surance. Tests conducted by
these instances cannot make
provision for all operating con-
ditions experienced by BMW
vehicles and, consequently,
they are not sufficient in some
circumstances.
Use only parts and accessor-
ies approved by BMW for your
vehicle.
BMW has conducted extens-
ive testing of the parts and ac-
cessory products to establish
that they are safe, functional and
suitable. Consequently, BMW
accepts product liability. BMW
accepts no liability whatsoever for
parts and accessories that it has
not approved.
Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all
the legal requirements. Make
sure that the vehicle does not
infringe the national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.
Your BMW Motorrad dealer can
offer expert advice on the choice
of genuine BMW parts, accessor-
ies and other products.
To find out more about
accessories go to:
bmw-motorrad.com/
accessories
Power sockets
Connection of electrical
devices
You can start using electrical
devices connected to the mo-
torcycle's sockets only when
the ignition is switched on.
Cable routing
The cables from the power
sockets to the auxiliary devices
must be routed in such a way
that they do not impede the
rider.
The cable routing should not
restrict the steering angle or
obstruct handling.
The cables must not be
trapped.
Automatic shutdown
The sockets will be automat-
ically switched off during the
start procedure.
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The power supply to the sock-
ets is switched off no more
than 15 minutes after the igni-
tion is switched off, in order to
prevent overloading of the on-
board electrics. Low-wattage
electrical accessories might not
be recognised by the vehicle’s
electronics. In such cases,
power sockets are switched
off very shortly after the ignition
is turned off.
If the battery charge state is
too low to maintain the mo-
torcycle's start capability, the
power sockets are switched off.
The power sockets are also
switched off when the max-
imum load capability as stated
in the technical data is ex-
ceeded.
Cases
Open cases
with touring cases
OA
Turn the key 1 to position
OPEN.
Pull the grey release leaver 2
(OPEN) all the way up and
simultaneously open the case
lid.
Closing cases
with touring cases
OA
Turn the key 1 to position
OPEN.
Press catches 2 of the case
lid into retainers 3. Check that
nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case.
Pull the grey release lever 4
(OPEN) all the way up and
simultaneously open the case
lid.
The lid engages with an aud-
ible click.
Turn the key 1 in the case lock
so that it is parallel with the
direction of travel and remove.
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Removing cases
with touring cases
OA
Turn the key 1 to position
RELEASE.
Pull the black release lever 1
(RELEASE) up and simultan-
eously pull the case out.
Then lift the case out of the
bottom holder.
Install cases
with touring cases
OA
Turn the key 1 to position
RELEASE.
Position the case in case
holder 1, then pivot it until it is
seated at mount 2.
Pull the black release lever 3
(RELEASE) up and simultan-
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eously push the case into the
upper holder 2.
Push black release lever 3
(RELEASE) down until it en-
gages.
Turn the key in the case lock
so that it is parallel with the
direction of travel and remove.
Maximum payload and
maximum permissible
speed
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit for
riding with cases fitted, as stated
on the label inside the case.
Contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you cannot
find your combination of vehicle
and cases on the label.
The values for the combination
described here are as follows:
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
cases fitted to the motorcycle
max 180 km/h
Payload per case
max 10 kg
Secure attachment
with touring cases
OA
If a case wobbles or is difficult
to fit, it has to be adapted to the
gap between the top and bottom
holders.
WARNING
Case installation not in com-
pliance with correct proced-
ure.
Impairment of road safety.
Cases may not wobble and
must be secured free from
play. Re-adjust the retainer if
play develops over the course
of time.
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Screws 1 inside the case allow
you to make this adjustment.
Topcase
Opening topcase
with topcase
OA
Turn the key in the topcase
lock to position 1.
Push lock barrel 1 forward.
Lever 2 pops up.
Pull the release lever all the
way up.
The lid of the topcase opens.
Closing topcase
with topcase
OA
Pull release lever 1 all the way
up.
Close the lid of the topcase
and hold it down. Check that
nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case.
NOTICE
The topcase can also be locked
by turning the lock to the LOCK
position. In this case, ensure that
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the vehicle key is not left in the
topcase.
Push release lever 1 down until
it engages.
Turn the key in the topcase
lock to the LOCK position and
remove the key from the lock.
Removing the topcase
with topcase
OA
Turn the key in the topcase
lock to position 1.
The handle pops out.
Pull handle 1 up as far as it will
go.
Lift the topcase at the rear and
remove it from the luggage
carrier.
Installing topcase
with topcase
OA
WARNING
Topcase securing not in
compliance with correct
procedure.
Impairment of road safety.
The topcase may not wobble
and must be secured free from
play.
Pull the handle up as far as it
will go.
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Hook the topcase into position
on the luggage carrier. Make
sure that hooks 1 are securely
seated in the corresponding
keepers 2.
Push handle 1 down until it
engages.
Turn the key in the topcase
lock to position 1 and remove
the key from the lock.
Maximum payload and
maximum permissible
speed
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit for
riding with topcase fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
topcase.
Contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer if you cannot
find your combination of vehicle
and topcase on the label.
The values for the combination
described here are as follows:
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with
Vario topcase fitted to the mo-
torcycle
max 180 km/h
Payload of Vario topcase
max 5 kg
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Navigation system
Securing navigation
system
with preparation for navigation
system
OE
with navigation system
OA
NOTICE
The navigation preparation
option is compatible with the
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV and
the BMW Motorrad Navigator V.
NOTICE
The latching system of the
Mount Cradle is not designed to
protect against theft.
Always remove the navigation
system and stow it away safely
as soon as you finish your ride.
Turn ignition key 1 counter-
clockwise.
Pull retainer 2 to the left.
Press in lock 3.
The Mount Cradle is released
and cover 4 can be pivoted
forward and removed.
Insert navigation system 1 at
bottom and pivot it toward the
rear.
The navigation system en-
gages with an audible click.
Push retainer 2 fully to the
right.
Lock 3 is engaged.
Turn ignition key 4 clockwise.
The navigation system is se-
cured and the ignition key can
be removed.
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Removing navigation
system and installing
cover
with preparation for navigation
system
OE
with navigation system
OA
ATTENTION
Dust and dirt on contacts of
the Mount Cradle.
Damage to the contacts.
Always reinstall the cover as
soon as you finish your ride.
Turn vehicle key 1 counter-
clockwise.
Pull retainer 2 fully to the left.
Lock 3 is disengaged.
Push lock 3 fully to the left.
Navigation system 4 is un-
locked.
Tilt navigation system 4 and
work it downward to remove.
Insert cover 1 at bottom and
pivot it up.
The cover engages with an
audible click.
Push retainer 2 to the right.
Turn vehicle key 3 clockwise.
Cover 1 is secured.
Operating navigation
system
with preparation for navigation
system
OE
with navigation system
OA
NOTICE
The description below is based
on the Navigator V. The Navig-
ator IV does not support all the
possibilities described here.
NOTICE
Only the latest version of the
BMW Motorrad communication
system is supported. A software
update of the BMW Motorrad
communication system may
be necessary. If this is the
case, consult your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
If the BMW Motorrad Navigator
is fitted, some of its functions
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can be controlled directly from
the handlebars using the Multi-
Controller.
The Multi-Controller is operated
by means of six movements:
Turning upwards and down-
wards.
Short operation to the left and
right.
Extended operation to the left
and right.
Turning the Multi-Controller with
the Compass or Mediaplayer
page open increases or
decreases the volume of a
BMW Motorrad communication
system connected via Bluetooth.
In the BMW special menu, the
menu items are selected by turn-
ing the Multi-Controller.
Short operation of the Multi-Con-
troller to the left or right changes
between the main pages of the
Navigator:
Map view
Compass
Mediaplayer
BMW special menu
My Motorcycle page
Long-pushing the Multi-Control-
ler corresponds to activating cer-
tain functions on the Navigator
display. An arrow to the right or
to the left above the correspond-
ing button area on the display
indicates a function that can be
activated in this way.
Long-push to the right to
activate this function.
Long-push to the left to
activate this function.
In detail, the following functions
can be controlled:
Map view
Turn up: Zoom in.
Turn down: Zoom out.
Compass page
Turning increases or
decreases the volume of a
BMW Motorrad communication
system connected via
Bluetooth.
BMW special menu
Speak: Repeat most recent
navigation announcement.
Waypoint: Save current loca-
tion as a favourite.
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Home: Starts navigation to
home address (greyed if no
home address has been
defined).
Mute: Switch automatic navig-
ation announcements off or on
(off: a crossed-out lips symbol
appears in the top line of the
display). "Speak" will still activ-
ate navigation announcements.
All other acoustic outputs re-
main switched on.
Switch off display: Deactivate
the display.
Dial home number: Dials the
home phone number saved in
the Navigator (not shown un-
less a telephone is connected).
Diversion: Activates the diver-
sion function (not shown unless
a route is active).
Skip: Skips the next waypoint
(not shown unless the route
has waypoints).
My Motorcycle
Turn: Changes the number of
data shown.
Touch a data field on the
display to open the menu for
selecting data.
The values available fr selection
depend on the optional extras
installed on the vehicle.
NOTICE
The Mediaplayer function is avail-
able only with a Bluetooth device
supporting the A2DP standard,
for example a BMW Motorrad
communication system.
Mediaplayer
Long-push to the left: Play
preceding track.
Long-push to the right: Play
next track.
Turning increases or
decreases the volume of a
BMW Motorrad communication
system connected via
Bluetooth.
Warnings and status
messages
with navigation system
OA
Warning and status messages
from the motorcycle are indicated
by a symbol 1 appearing at the
top left in the map view.
NOTICE
If a BMW Motorrad commu-
nication system is connected,
warnings are accompanied by an
acoustic signal.
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If there are two or more active
warnings the number appears
below the warning triangle.
Touching the warning triangle
when more than one warning
is active opens a list of all the
warnings.
Additional information appears as
soon as a message is selected.
NOTICE
Detailed information cannot be
displayed for all warnings.
Special functions
with navigation system
OA
Integration of the BMW Motorrad
Navigator has produced a num-
ber of deviations from the de-
scriptions in the operating in-
structions for the Navigator.
Reserve fuel level warning
The settings for the fuel gauge
are not available, because the
reserve fuel level warning is sent
by the vehicle to the Navigator.
Touch the message when it is
active to view the locations of the
nearest filling stations.
Time and date
The Navigator sends the time
and date to the motorcycle. The
transfer of these data into the
instrument cluster must be activ-
ated in the SETUP menu of the
instrument cluster.
Security settings
The BMW Motorrad Navigator V
can be secured against unau-
thorised use with a four-digit PIN
(Garmin Lock). If this function is
activated, while the Navigator is
cradled on the motorcycle and
the ignition is switched on you
are prompted to add the mo-
torcycle to the list of secured
vehicles. If you answer "Yes" at
the 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
Navigator is switched on by ig-
nition ON while cradled in any of
these vehicles.
If the Navigator is removed from
the vehicle while switched on, a
security prompt asking for the
PIN to be entered is issued.
Screen brightness
Screen brightness is adjusted
by the motorcycle while the unit
is cradled. No manual input is
necessary.
If you prefer, you can switch off
automatic adjustment n the Nav-
igator display settings.
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Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 168
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 168
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Care products
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use the cleaning
and care products you can
obtain from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
The substances in BMW
CareProducts have been tested
in laboratories and in practice;
they provide optimised care and
protection for the materials used
in your vehicle.
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
and care products.
Damage to vehicle parts.
Do not use solvents such as
cellulose thinners, cold clean-
ers, fuel or the like, and do
not use cleaning products that
contain alcohol.
Washing the vehicle
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washing
the vehicle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the vehicle immediately after it
has been exposed to strong sun-
light and do not wash it in the
sun.
Make sure that the vehicle is
washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
WARNING
Wet brake discs and brake
pads after vehicle wash, after
riding through water and in
rainy conditions.
Diminished braking effect.
Apply the brakes in good time
to allow the friction and heat to
dry the brake discs and brake
pads.
ATTENTION
Effect of road salt intensified
by warm water.
Corrosion
Use only cold water to wash off
road salt.
ATTENTION
Damage due to high water
pressure from high pressure
cleaners or steam cleaners.
Corrosion or short-circuit, dam-
age to seals, to the hydraulic
brake system, to the electrics
and the seat.
Exercise restraint when using
a steam jet or high-pressure
cleaning equipment.
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Cleaning easily
damaged components
Plastics
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
agents.
Damage to plastic surfaces.
Do not use cleaning agents
that contain alcohol, solvents or
abrasives.
Do not use insect-remover
pads or cleaning pads with
hard, scouring surfaces.
Body panels
Clean the trim panels with water
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
Windscreens and lenses
made of plastic and metal
cover on centre trim panel
Clean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
NOTICE
Soften stubborn dirt and insects
by covering the affected areas
with a wet cloth.
Clean with water and
sponge only.
Do not use any chemical
cleaning agents.
Chrome
Use plenty of water and BMW
shampoo to clean chrome, par-
ticularly if it has been exposed to
road salt. Use chrome polish for
additional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure.
ATTENTION
Radiator fins easily bent.
Damage to radiator fins.
Take care not to bend the radi-
ator fins when cleaning.
Rubber components
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber-care
products.
ATTENTION
Application of silicone sprays
to rubber seals.
Damage to the rubber seals.
Do not use silicone sprays
or care products that contain
silicon.
Paint care
Washing the vehicle regularly
will help counteract the long-
term effects of substances that
damage the paint, especially if
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your vehicle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, for example tree
resin or pollen.
However, particularly aggress-
ive substances (e.g. spilt fuel,
oil, grease, brake fluid and bird
droppings) must be removed
immediately, as the paint could
otherwise be affected or become
discoloured. BMW Motorrad re-
commends using BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner for
this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are par-
ticularly easy to see after the
vehicle has been washed. Re-
move stains of this kind imme-
diately, using cleaning-grade
benzene or petroleum spirit on a
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
BMW Motorrad recommends us-
ing BMW tar remover for remov-
ing specks of tar. Remember to
wax the parts treated in this way.
Laying up the
motorcycle
Clean the motorcycle.
Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
Removing battery ( 147).
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main and
side stand pivots with a suit-
able lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel
(preferably using the front-
wheel and rear-wheel stands
from BMW Motorrad).
Protective wax coating
If water is no longer forming
beads on the paint surface, it
must be waxed.
BMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
products containing carnauba
wax or synthetic wax.
Restoring motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Installing battery ( 148).
Comply with checklist ( 92).
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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart
Engine does not start or is difficult to start.
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.
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 99).
Battery flat Charge battery when connected ( 146).
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Technical data
Threaded fasteners
Front wheel FR Valid
Brake caliper on telescopic fork
M10 x 65 38 Nm
Quick-release axle in telescopic
forks
M20 x 1.5 50 Nm
Clamping screw for quick-re-
lease axle in telescopic fork
M8 x 50 Tighten screws six times in alternate
sequence
19 Nm
Rear wheel FR Valid
Rear wheel to wheel flange
M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence
60 Nm
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Technical data
Handlebars FR Valid
Handlebar bridge to fork bridge
M8 x 35 19 Nm
M8 x 30 19 Nm with pre-
paration for
navigation
system
OE
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Technical data
Engine
Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right, below starter motor
Engine design Air-/liquid-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke
opposed-twin engine with two overhead spur-
gear-driven camshafts and one balancing shaft
Displacement 1170 cm
3
Cylinder bore 101 mm
Piston stroke 73 mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Nominal output 92 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min
-1
with power reduction
OE
79 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min
-1
Torque 125 Nm, at engine speed: 6500 min
-1
with power reduction
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-
ture
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Technical data
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Regular unleaded (Power- and consumption-re-
lated restrictions. If e.g. the engine is to be op-
erated in countries with low fuel grades at 91 re-
search octane number, then the motorcycle must
first be programmed appropriately at your author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Fuel level approx. 18 l
Reserve volume approx. 4 l
Exhaust emissions standard EU3
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Technical data
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change
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
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.95 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping
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Technical data
Transmission
Gearbox type Dog-shifted six-speed gearbox with bevel gearing
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.000 (60:60 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
1.650 (33:20 teeth), Transmission input ratio
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
0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear
1.061 (35:33 teeth), Transmission output ratio
Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears
Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW
Motorrad paralever
Gear ratio of final drive 2.818 (31/11 teeth)
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Technical data
Running gear
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 140 mm, at front wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW
Motorrad paralever
Type of rear suspension Central shock absorber complete with torsion
spring, adjustable rebound-stage damping and
spring preload
with Dynamic ESA
OE
Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically
adjustable damping and spring preload
Spring travel at rear wheel 140 mm
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Technical data
Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
ton radial brake calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Brake disc diameter, front 320 mm
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-piston
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal
Brake disc diameter, rear 276 mm
Wheels and tyres
Recommended tyre sets Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be
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 W, required at least: 270 km/h
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Technical data
Front wheel
Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Front wheel rim size 3.5" x 17"
Tyre designation, front 120/70 - ZR 17
Load index, front tyre min 49
Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 - ZR 17
Load index, rear tyre min. 67
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
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Technical data
Electrics
Electrical rating of on-board sockets max 5 A, total for all sockets
Fuse carrier 1 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system
(DWA), ignition lock, main relay, diagnostic socket
7.5 A, Slot 2: multifunction switch left, tyre pres-
sure control (RDC), angular rate sensor
Fuse holder 50 A, Fuse 1: Voltage regulator
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 12 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8D-J
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8
±0.1
mm, when new
1.0 mm, Wear limit
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Technical data
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Frame
Frame type Tubular steel frame with supporting drive unit,
steel pipe rear frames
Type plate location Frame, front left, on steering head
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering head
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Technical data
Anti-theft alarm
Activation time on arming approx. 30 s
Alarm duration approx. 26 s
Battery type CR 123 A
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2202 mm, over number-plate carrier
Height of motorcycle 1260 mm, measured over windscreen, at DIN un-
laden weight, with windscreen in lowest position
Width of motorcycle 925 mm, with mirrors
998 mm, with cases
Front-seat height 820 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
with front seat, low
OE
760 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
with Sport seat
OE
840 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1835 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with front seat, low
OE
1720 mm, without rider at unladen weight
with Sport seat
OE
1875 mm, without rider at unladen weight
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Technical data
Weights
Unladen weight 236 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %
load of fuel, without OE
Permissible gross weight 450 kg
Maximum payload 214 kg
Riding specifications
Starting capability on uphill gradients (at permiss-
ible gross weight)
20 %
Top speed >200 km/h
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Technical data
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Technical data
Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Standard BMW service . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
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Service
BMW Motorrad Service
BMW Motorrad has an extensive
network of dealerships in place
to look after you and your mo-
torcycle in more than 100 coun-
tries. Authorised BMW Motorrad
dealerships have the technical
information and the technical
know-how to carry out reliably
all maintenance and repair work
on your BMW.
You can locate your nearest au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer-
ship by visiting our website:
bmw-motorrad.com
WARNING
Maintenance and repair work
not in compliance with cor-
rect procedure.
Risk of accident due to sub-
sequent damage.
BMW Motorrad recommends
you to have all the associated
work on your motorcycle car-
ried out by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
In order to help ensure that your
BMW is always in optimum
condition, BMW Motorrad
recommends compliance with
the maintenance intervals
specified for your motorcycle.
Have all maintenance and re-
pair work that is carried out con-
firmed in the "Service" chapter in
this manual. For generous treat-
ment of claims submitted after
the warranty period has expired,
evidence of regular maintenance
is essential.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer can provide information on
BMW services and the work un-
dertaken as part of each service.
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services
As owner of a new BMW
vehicle, in circumstances in
which assistance is required
you can benefit from the
protection afforded by the various
BMW Motorrad mobility services
(e.g. Mobile Service, breakdown
service, vehicle recovery service).
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer will be happy provide in-
formation about the mobility ser-
vices available to you.
Maintenance work
BMW pre-delivery check
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer conducts the BMW pre-
delivery check before handing
over the vehicle to you.
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Service
BMW Running-in check
Running-in check
500...1200 km
BMW Service
The BMW Service is carried out
once a year; the extent of ser-
vicing can vary, depending on
the age of the vehicle and the
distance it has covered. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
confirms that the service work
has been carried out and enters
the date when the next service
will be due.
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-
meter reading is reached before
the next scheduled date for the
service.
The service-due indicator in the
multifunction display reminds you
about one month or 1000 km
in advance when the time for a
service is approaching, on the
basis of the programmed values.
To find out more about service
go to:
bmw-motorrad.com/service
The maintenance tasks neces-
sary for your vehicle are set out
in the maintenance schedule be-
low:
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Service
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Service
Maintenance schedule
1 BMW Running-in check
2 Standard BMW service
( 190)
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
4 Oil change in bevel gears
5 Check valve clearance
6 Replace all spark plugs
7 Replace air-filter element
8 Oil change in the tele-
scopic forks
9 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a
annually or every
10,000 km (whichever
comes first)
b
every 2 years or every
20,000 km (whichever
comes first)
c
for the first time after one
year, then every two years
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Service
Standard BMW service
A standard BMW service con-
sists of the following mainten-
ance work:
Perform vehicle test with the
BMW Motorrad diagnosis sys-
tem.
Visually inspect the hydraulic
clutch system.
Visually inspect the brake
pipes, brake hoses and
connections.
Check the front and rear brake
pads and brake discs for wear.
Check the front and rear brake-
fluid levels.
Check the steering-head bear-
ing.
Check the coolant level.
Check the ease of movement
of the side stand.
Check the ease of movement
of the centre stand (if vehicle
fitted with the "centre stand"
optional extra).
Check the tyre pressures and
tread depth.
Check the lights and signalling
equipment.
Check that the engine start
suppression system is in work-
ing order.
Perform final inspection and
check of roadworthiness.
Set the service-due date and
service countdown distance.
Check the battery charge state.
Confirm BMW service in the
on-board documentation.
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Service
Confirmation of maintenance work
BMW Pre-delivery
Check
Completed
on
Stamp, signature
BMW Running-in
Check
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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Service
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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Service
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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Service
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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Service
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
BMW Service
Completed
on
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
Stamp, signature
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Service
Confirmation of service
The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories
and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.
Item Odometer
reading
Date
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Service
Item Odometer
reading
Date
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Service
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Service
Appendix
Certificate for electronic immobil-
iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Certificate for Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . 202
Certificate for tyre pressure
monitoring (Reifendruck-Control,
RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
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Appendix
FCC Approval
Ring aerial in the
ignition switch
To verify the authorization
of the ignition key, the
electronic immobilizer
exchanges information with
the ignition key via the ring
aerial.
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 inter-
ference, and
(2) this device must accept
any interference
received, including
interference that may
cause undesired
operation.
Any changes or modifi-
cations not expressly
approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s
authority to operate the
equipment.
Approbation de
la FCC
Antenne annulaire
présente dans le
commutateur d'allumage
Pour vérifier l'autorisation
de la clé de contact, le
système d'immobilisation
électronique échange des
informations avec la clé de
contact via l'antenne
annulaire.
Le présent dispositif est
conforme à la partie 15
des règles de la FCC. Son
utilisation est soumise aux
deux conditions suivantes :
(1) Le dispositif ne
doit pas produire
d'interférences
nuisibles, et
(2) le dispositif doit
pouvoir accepter toutes
les interférences
extérieures, y compris
celles qui pourraient
provoquer une
activation inopportune.
Toute modification
qui n'aurait pas été
approuvée expressément
par l'organisme responsa-
ble de l'homologation peut
annuler l'autorisation
accordée à l'utilisateur pour
utiliser le dispositif.
Certifications
BMW Keyless Ride ID Device
USA, Canada
Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device
FCC ID: YGOHUF5750
IC: 4008C-HUF5750
Canada:
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:
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
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:
Velbert, October 15
th
, 2013
Benjamin A. Müller
Product Development Systems
Car Access and ImmobilizationElectronics
Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
Steeger Straße 17, D-42551 Velbert
Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s).
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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
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.
FCC ID: MRXBC5A4
IC: 2546A-BC5A4
FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4
IC: 2546A-BC54MA4
A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
ABS
Control, 15
Engineering details, 106
Operation, 69
Self-diagnosis, 94
Warnings, 39
Accessories
General instructions, 152
Actuality, 7
Air filter
Position on the motorcycle, 13
Ambient temperature
Outside temperature
warning, 31
Reading, 43
Anti-theft alarm
Operation, 67
Warning, 39
ASC
Control, 15
Engineering details, 108
Operation, 70
Self-diagnosis, 95
Average values
Resetting, 62
B
Battery
Charging battery when
connected, 146
Charging battery when
disconnected, 147
Indicator light for battery
charge voltage, 38
Installation, 148
Maintenance instructions, 145
Removal, 147
Technical data, 180
Warning for battery voltage
low, 37
Brake fluid
Checking fluid level, front, 124
Checking fluid level, rear, 125
Reservoir, front, 13
Reservoir, rear, 13
brake lever
Adjusting brake lever, 84
Brake pads
Checking front, 122
Checking rear, 123
Running in, 96
Brakes
Adjusting handlebar lever, 84
Checking function, 122
Safety instructions, 97
Technical data, 178
C
Cases, 153
Checklist, 92
Clock
adjusting, 63
Clutch
Adjusting clutch, 84
Adjusting handlebar lever, 84
Checking operation, 126
Technical data, 175
Confirmation of maintenance
work, 191
Coolant
Checking fill level, 126
Warning for overtemperat-
ure, 32
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Index
Cruise-control system
Operation, 76
D
Damping
Adjuster, rear, 11
adjusting, 86
Daytime riding lights
automatic daytime riding
light, 58
Manual daytime riding light, 57
Position on the vehicle, 11
Dimensions
Technical data, 182
DTC
Engineering details, 110
DWA
Technical data, 182
Telltale light, 18
E
Electrics
Technical data, 180
Emergency off switch (kill
switch), 17
Operation, 55
Engine
Indicator light for engine control
unit, 33
starting, 92
Technical data, 173
Warning light for engine
electronics, 33
Engine oil
Checking fill level, 120
Filler neck, 13
Fill-level indicator, 13
Oil level, 43
Technical data, 175
Topping up, 121
Warning for engine oil level, 34
Engine temperature
Warning for overtemperat-
ure, 32
Equipment, 7
ESA
Control, 15
Engineering details, 112
Operation, 72
F
Frame
Technical data, 181
Front-wheel stand
Installing, 118
Fuel
Filler neck, 11
Fuel grade, 99
Refuelling, 99, 101
refuelling with Keyless
Ride, 101, 102
Reserve volume, 42
Technical data, 174
Fuel reserve
Warning, 41
Fuses
Replacing, 149
Technical data, 180
G
General views
Instrument panel, 18
Left multifunction switch, 15
Left side of vehicle, 11
Multifunction display, 22, 24,
25
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Index
Right multifunction switch, 17
Right side of vehicle, 13
Underneath the seat, 14
Warning and telltale lights, 20
H
Hazard warning flashers
Control, 15, 17
Operation, 59
Headlight
Beam throw, 83
Headlight beam-throw
adjustment, 11
Headlight courtesy delay
feature, 48
Heated handlebar grips
Control, 17
Operation, 78
Horn, 15
I
Ignition
Switching off, 49
Switching on, 48
Immobiliser
Emergency key, 52
Reserve key, 49
Warning, 31
Instrument panel
Ambient-light brightness
sensor, 18
Overview, 18
J
Jump-start, 144
K
Keyless Ride
Battery of radio-operated key
flat, 53
Electronic immobiliser EWS, 52
Fuel filler cap, unlocking, 101,
102
Lock the handlebars, 50
Loss of the radio-operated
key, 53
Switching off ignition, 52
Switching on ignition, 51
Warning, 31, 32
Keys, 48, 50
L
Lighting
LED daytime riding light,
replacing, 143
Replacing bulb for high-beam
headlight, 137
Replacing bulb for low-beam
headlight, 137
Replacing bulb for number-
plate light, 142
Replacing bulb for parking
light, 139
Replacing bulbs for front and
rear turn indicators, 140
Replacing LED auxiliary
headlights, 144
Replacing LED rear light, 143
Technical data, 181
Warning for defective bulb, 37
Lights
automatic daytime riding
light, 58
Control, 15
Headlight flasher, operating, 56
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Index
High-beam headlight,
operating, 56
Low-beam headlight, 55
Manual daytime riding light, 57
Operating LED auxiliary
headlights, 56
Parking lights, 56
Side light, 55
Luggage
Instructions for loading, 90
M
Maintenance
General instructions, 118
Maintenance schedule, 189
Maintenance intervals, 186
Mirrors
adjusting, 82
Mobility services, 186
Motorcycle
Care, 165
Cleaning, 165
Lashing, 103
Laying up, 168
Parking, 98
Multifunction display, 18
Control, 15
Operation, 60
Overview, 22, 24, 25
Select display, 60
Selecting multifunction display
view, 60
Multifunction switch
General view, left side , 15
General view, right side, 17
O
Odometer
Resetting, 62
P
Parking, 98
Parking light, 56
Power socket
Notes on use, 152
Position on the vehicle, 13
Pre-Ride-Check, 93
R
RDC
Adhesive label for rim, 129
Engineering details, 113
Rear-wheel drive
Technical data, 176
Rear-wheel stand
Installing, 120
Refuelling, 99, 101
with Keyless Ride, 101, 102
Remote control
Replacing battery, 54
Rev. counter, 18
Rider's Manual
Position on the vehicle, 14
Riding mode
adjusting, 73
Control, 17
Engineering details, 112
Running gear
Technical data, 177
Running in, 95
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S
Safety instructions
for brakes, 97
For riding, 90
Seat
Position of the height
adjustment, 14
Seats
Lock, 11
Removing and installing, 85
Service, 186
Warning, 39
Service-due indicator, 42
Shift assistant, 96, 115
Shifting gear
Recommendation to upshift, 45
Silencer
Securing silencer, 136
Silencer, swivelling, 135
Spark plugs
Technical data, 180
Speedometer, 18
Spring preload
Adjuster, rear, 13
adjusting, 85
Starting, 92
Control, 17
Steering lock
Locking, 48
T
Technical data
Anti-theft alarm, 182
Battery, 180
Brakes, 178
Clutch, 175
Dimensions, 182
Electrics, 180
Engine, 173
Engine oil, 175
Frame, 181
Fuel, 174
Lighting, 181
Rear-wheel drive, 176
Running gear, 177
Spark plugs, 180
Standards, 7
Transmission, 176
Weights, 183
Wheels and tyres, 178
Telltale lights, 18
Overview, 20
Toolkit
Contents, 118
Position on the vehicle, 14
Topcase
Operation, 156
Torques, 171
Transmission
Technical data, 176
Troubleshooting chart, 170
Turn indicators
Control, 15
Operation, 59
Type plate
Position on the vehicle, 13
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC
Reading, 44
Tyres
Checking tread depth, 128
Pressures, 179
Recommendation, 128
Running in, 96
Table of tyre pressures, 14
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Technical data, 178
Top speed, 91
V
Vehicle
Restoring to use, 168
Vehicle Identification Number
Position on the vehicle, 13
W
Warning lights, 18
Overview, 20
Warnings
ABS, 39
Anti-theft alarm, 39
Battery charge voltage, 38
Bulb faulty, 37
Coolant temperature, 32
Engine control unit, 33
Engine electronics, 33
Engine oil level, 34
Engine temperature, 32
Fuel reserve, 41
Immobiliser, 31
Mode of presentation, 26
Outside temperature
warning, 31
Service, 39
Undervoltage, 37
Warnings, overview, 27
Weights
Payload table, 14
Technical data, 183
Wheels
Change of size, 129
Checking rims, 128
Installing front wheel, 131
Installing the rear wheel, 134
Removing front wheel, 129
Technical data, 178
Windscreen
adjusting, 82
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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
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.
© 2015 Bayerische Motoren
Werke Aktiengesellschaft
80788 Munich, Germany
Not to be reproduced by any
means whatsoever, wholly or
in part, without the written per-
mission of BMW Motorrad, After
Sales.
Original rider’s manual, printed in
Germany.
Important data for refuelling:
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Regular unleaded (Power- and consumption-related re-
strictions. If e.g. the engine is to be operated in countries
with low fuel grades at 91 research octane number, then
the motorcycle must first be programmed appropriately at
your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Fuel level approx. 18 l
Reserve volume approx. 4 l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold
For further information on all aspects of your motorcycle, visit
bmwmotorrad.com
BMW recommends
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