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BMW Motorrad

Rider's ManualG 650 GS

The UltimateRiding Machine

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarise yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have questions concerningyour motorcycle, your authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

We hope that you will enjoy rid-ing your BMW and that all yourjourneys will be pleasant andsafe.

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.

1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17Extra switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Kilometres travelled after fueldown to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Ignition switch/steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 31Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 33Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 42Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Parking your motorcycle . . . . 50Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Secure the motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

6 Engineering details. . . . . 55Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59General instructions . . . . . . . . . 60Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 102Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Protective wax coating . . . . 104

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 104Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

10 Technical data . . . . . . 105troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 106Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 107Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 112Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 113Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Riding specifications . . . . . . 117

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119BMW Motorrad service. . . . 120BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120BMW Motorrad mobilityservices - roadside assist-ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 121Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Confirmation of service . . . . 127

General instructions

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 11. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-

ons of your safety and the safetyof others, and to protect yourmotorcycle against damage.

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-

just or look after items of equip-ment on the motorcycle.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of apassage relating to spe-cific accessories or itemsof equipment.

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

OE Optional extraThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessoryYou can obtain option-al accessories throughyour authorised BMWMotorrad dealer; optionalaccessories have to beretrofitted to the motor-cycle.

ABS Anti-lock brake system

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessor-ies (OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-

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scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you willfind these features described inseparate manuals.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights andpower ratings stated in theRider's Manual are quoted to thestandards and comply with thetolerance requirements of theDeutsches Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.

CurrencyThe high safety and qualitystandards of BMW motorcyclesare maintained by constantdevelopment work on designs,equipment and accessories.Because of this, your motorcyclemay differ from the informationsupplied in the Rider's Manual.Nor can BMW Motorrad entirelyrule out errors and omissions.We hope you will appreciate thatno claims can be entertained onthe basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual.

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General views

General views

General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Extra switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side1 Battery (underneath centre

trim panel) ( 95)2 Engine-oil filler neck and

oil dipstick ( 68)3 Seat release (in stowage

compartment) ( 38)4 Tyre pressures table (on

rear wheel swinging arm)5 Power socket ( 60)6 Coolant level indicator (be-

hind side panel) ( 74)

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 50)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 72)3 Type plate (on right frame

tube)VIN (on steering-headbearing, right)

4 Air filter (underneath sidepanel) ( 92)

5 Adjuster, spring preload( 35)

6 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic ( 36)

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 73)

8 Label, chain tension (onrear wheel swinging arm)

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Underneath the seat1 Fuse box ( 86)2 Toolkit ( 68)3 Payload table

Tray for Rider's Manual

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Instrument panel1 Multifunction display

( 20)2 Redline warning ( 48)3 Speedometer4 Warning and telltale lights

( 21)5 Anti-theft alarm status LED

(see the instructions foruse for the anti-theft alarm)

6 Operation of the clock( 29)Control for the odometer( 30)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Headlight flasher2 with BMW Motorrad

ABS OE

Operating the ABS( 33)

3 Switch for turn indicators( 31)

4 Horn5 High-beam headlight

( 31)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 32)2 Starter button ( 45)

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Extra switch1 Hazard warning flashers

( 31)2 with heated handlebar

grips OE

Grip heating ( 32)

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Kilometres travelled after fuel downto reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Multifunction display1 Symbol for kilometres trav-

elled after fuel down toreserve ( 22)

2 Symbol for trip meter (Trip1 or Trip 2) ( 30)

3 Readout area for tripmeterand kilometres travelledafter fuel down to reserve

4 Redline marker for enginerpm

5 Rev. counter6 Clock7 Symbol for setting time

( 29)8 Total distance travelled

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Warning and telltalelights1 Telltale light for turn indic-

ators2 Warning light for fuel down

to reserve ( 24)3 Telltale light for neutral4 with BMW Motorrad

ABS OE

ABS warning light ( 24)5 Coolant warning light

( 24)6 High-beam headlight tell-

tale light

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Kilometres travelledafter fuel down toreserveThe reading shows thekilometres travelled since the fuellevel dropped to reserve. Thiscounter is reset and the readingdisappears as soon as refuellingbrings the total quantity of fuel inthe tank back above the reservelevel.You can call up the trip meterreadings and the clock setting atany time.

WarningsMode of presentationWarnings are indicated by thecorresponding warning lights.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( 24)

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 24)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 25)

Lights up ABS fault ( 25)

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Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

Possible cause:The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Refuelling ( 50).

Coolant temperature toohigh

Warning light for coolanttemperature shows.

Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated could

result in engine damage.Compliance with the informationset out below is essential.

Possible cause:Coolant level too low.

Check the coolant level ( 74).If the coolant level is too low:

Topping up coolant ( 74).

Possible cause:Radiator fan defective.If the radiator fan does not starteven though the coolant-temper-ature warning light shows:

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Possible cause:Insufficient cooling.

If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.In traffic jams, switch off theengine, but leave the ignitionswitched on so that the radiat-or fan continues to operate.If the coolant temperature isfrequently too high, have thefault rectified as soon as pos-sible by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS warning light flashes.

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Possible cause:The ABS function is notavailable, because self-diagnosis did not complete. Themotorcycle has to move forwarda few metres for the wheelsensors to be tested.

Pull away slowly. Bear in mindthat the ABS function is notavailable until self-diagnosis hascompleted.

ABS deactivatedwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.

Activate the ABS function.

ABS faultwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ABS function isnot available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ABS fault ( 57).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 28

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Ignition switch/steeringlockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key.Ignition switch/steering lock, tankfiller cap lock and seat lock are alloperated with the same key.

with Vario casesOA

with topcaseOA

If you wish you can arrange tohave the cases and the top-case fitted with locks that canbe opened with this key as well.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Parking light, low-beam head-light and all function circuitsswitched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 46)with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 46)

Switch off the ignition

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.

Engaging steering lockwith parking lights

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of

the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than with

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the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.

Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Parking lights switched on.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Engaging steering lockwithout parking lights

Engaging steering lock withparking lights ( 28).

Turn the key further to posi-tion 4.Parking lights switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 untilSET 2 appears on the display.Hold down the button until thehours number flashes.

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Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Hold down the button until theminutes number flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the minutes number iscorrect.Hold down the button until theminutes number stops flashing.This completes the process.

ReadingSelect the readings


Press button 1 to select thereading on the display.

The following values can be dis-played:

Tripmeter 1 (Trip 1)Tripmeter 2 (Trip 2)

Kilometres travelled afterfuel down to reserve

Clock setting (SET)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1until the tripmeter reading isreset.

LightsParking lightThe parking lights switch onautomatically when the ignitionis switched on.

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

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Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when the igni-tion is switched on.

The low-beam headlightplaces a strain on the bat-

tery. Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

High-beam headlight

Push switch 1 up to switch onthe high-beam headlight.Push switch 1 down to switchoff the high-beam headlight.

Headlight flasher

Press button 1.The high-beam headlight isswitched on until you releasethe button.

Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators


Push button 1 to the left toswitch on the left flashing turnindicators.Push button 1 to the right toswitch on the right flashing turnindicators.Centre button 1 to cancel theflashing turn indicators.

Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers


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The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

Press bottom section of switchfor hazard warning flashers 1 toswitch on the hazard warningflashers.Ignition can be switched off.Press top section of switch forhazard warning flashers 1 toswitch off the hazard warningflashers.

Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

the rear wheel to lock and thuscause a fall.Do not operate the kill switchwhen riding.

The emergency off switch is akill switch for switching off theengine quickly and easily.

- Switch in normal position:run position

- Switch actuated: engineswitched off

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Grip heatingwith heated handlebar grips OE

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1 Grip-heating switch

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageone as soon as the grips arewarm.

The handlebar-grip heat-ing places a strain on the

battery. Do not switch on thegrip heating unless the engine isrunning.

Press top section of switch:50% heat output.

- Switch centred: heatingfunction off.

Press bottom section ofswitch: 100% heat output.

BMW Motorrad ABSwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

Deactivating ABS functionBring the motorcycle to a stopor, if the motorcycle is at astandstill, switch on the igni-tion.

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

ABS warning light starts toshow.

Release button 1 within twoseconds.

ABS warning light remainsON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

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Activating ABS function

Press and hold down button 1until the ABS warning lightchanges status.

ABS warning light goes out;if self-diagnosis has not

completed it starts flashing.Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.You also have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABS

light comes back on, there is afault in the ABS.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust theclutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 to thedesired position.

The adjusting screw is easi-er to turn if you push the

clutch lever forward.

Adjustment options:From position 1: smallest spanbetween handlebar grip andclutch leverto position 3: largest spanbetween handlebar grip andclutch lever

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MirrorsAdjust the mirrors

Attempting to adjust themirror while riding the mo-

torcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust the mir-ror unless the motorcycle is at astandstill.

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Adjusting mirror arm

Push protective cap 1 up overthe threaded fastener on themirror arm.Slacken nut 2.Turn the mirror arm to the ap-propriate position.Tighten the nut to the spe-cified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.

Locknut (mirror) toclamping piece

20 Nm

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

Spring preloadAdjustment for rearsuspensionIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

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Your motorcycle's hand-ling will suffer if you do not

match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit spring preload.

Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust springpreload unless the motorcycle isat a standstill.

If you want to increase springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the HARDarrow.

If you want to reduce springpreload, turn knob 1 in the dir-ection indicated by the SOFTarrow.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Turn the knob counter-clockwise to the limit stop,then turn it back 15 clicks.(Full load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

DampingAdjustment for rearsuspensionDamping must be adapted to suitspring preload and the surface onwhich the motorcycle is ridden.An increase in spring preload re-quires firmer damping, a reduc-tion in spring preload requiressofter damping.The harder the setting, the morethe movement that the spring

strut can make to absorb sur-face irregularities is damped.When you choose a soft settingthe spring strut responds all themore rapidly to surface irregularit-ies.

Adjusting damping forrear wheel


Adjust the damping character-istic, using the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screw 1.

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If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theH arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use a screw-driver to turn adjusting screw 1in the direction indicated by theS arrow.

Rebound stage, basicsetting, rear

Turn the bottom adjustingscrew as far as it will go inthe clockwise direction andthen back it off three quar-ters of a turn (Full load offuel, with rider 85 kg)

TyresChecking tyre pressure

Incorrect tyre pressures im-pair the motorcycle's hand-

ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyrevalves installed perpen-

dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid sudden defla-tion, fit valves installed perpen-

dicular to the rim with valve capscomplete with rubber seals andmake sure the valve caps arescrewed firmly on to the valves.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (Tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.9 bar (two-up and withluggage, tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

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HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on right/driving onleftIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight set accord-ingly by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Headlight beam throw andspring preloadHeadlight beam throw is gener-ally kept constant when springpreload is adjusted to suit load.Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice only if the motorcycleis very heavily loaded. Underthese circumstances, headlightbeam throw has to be adjusted

to suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer,if you are unsure whether theheadlight beam-throw setting iscorrect.

Adjusting headlight beamthrow

Slacken screws 1 on left andright.Adjust beam throw by tiltingthe headlight slightly about itshorizontal axis.

Tighten screws 1 on left andright.

SeatRemove the seat


Use the ignition key to turnstowage-compartment lock 1clockwise.Remove cover 2.

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Pull release lever 3 up whilepushing down on the seat atthe rear.Raise the seat at the rear andrelease the release lever.Remove the seat and place it,upholstered side down, on aclean surface.

Installing seat

Engage mounts 4 of the seatin holders 5 on left and right.Lower the seat into positionand push it forward as far as itwill go.Firmly press down on the seatat the rear.The seat engages with an aud-ible click.

Install cover 2.Lock stowage-compartmentlock 1 with the ignition key.

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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Secure the motorcycle for transport-ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:

HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season ofthe year. Your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer will be glad toadvise you on the correct cloth-ing for every purpose.

Restricted angle of heelwith lowered suspensionOE

A motorcycle with loweredsuspension has less groundclearance and cannot cornerat angles of heel as extremeas those achievable by acounterpart motorcycle with

standard-height suspension (seethe section entitled "Technicaldata").

Risk of accident by unex-pectedly early contact with

the ground.Bear in mind that loweredsuspension limits themotorcycle's angle of heel andground clearance.

Test your motorcycle's angleof heel in situations that do notinvolve risk. When riding overkerbs and similar obstacles, bearin mind that your motorcycle'sground clearance is limited.

Lowering the motorcycle's sus-pension shortens suspensiontravel. Ride comfort might berestricted as a result. Be sure toadjust spring preload accordingly,particularly for riding two-up.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the permissiblegross weight and be sure tocomply with the instructions onloading.

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.with Vario casesOA

Ensure that the case volumeson the left and right are equal.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limitfor riding with cases fitted, as

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stated on the label inside thecase.

with topcaseOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limit forriding with topcase fitted, asstated on the label inside thetopcase.

with tank rucksackOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the tank rucksackand the speed limit for ridingwith a tank rucksack on themotorcycle.

Payload of tank rucksack

}5 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the

tank rucksack fitted to the mo-torcycle

}130 km/h

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:

Settings of the spring-strut andshock-absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tyre pressurePoor tyre treadEtc.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colourlessand odourless but highly toxic.

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry.Do not attempt to start or runthe engine with a spark-plugcap disconnected.Stop the engine immediately ifit misfires.Use only unleaded fuel.Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

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Risk of overheating

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

were allowed to idle for a lengthyperiod with the motorcycle ata standstill: overheating wouldresult. In extreme cases, themotorcycle could catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. Ride away imme-diately after starting the engine.

Tampering

Tampering with motor-cycle settings (e.g. elec-

tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can causedamages to the components inquestion and lead to failure ofsafety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.Do not tamper with the motor-cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off.

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchShock absorber setting andspring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)Tension and lubrication of thedrive chain

StartingSide standYou cannot start the motorcyclewith the side stand extended anda gear engaged. The engine willswitch itself off if you start it withthe gearbox in neutral and thenengage a gear before retractingthe side stand.

GearboxYou can start the engine whenthe gearbox is in neutral or if youpull the clutch with a gear en-gaged.

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Starting engine

Kill switch 1 in run position.

Gearbox lubrication is en-sured only when the engine

is running. Inadequate lubrica-tion can result in damage to thegearbox.Do not allow the motorcycle toroll for a lengthy period of time orpush it a long distance with theengine switched off.

Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 46)


ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 46)Wait until the warning light forthe coolant temperature stopsflashing.

The idle actuator is posi-tioned after you switch on

the ignition. The coolant-tem-perature warning light flashesif the idle actuator has not cor-rectly positioned before the pre-ride check completes. In orderto avoid subsequent problems,wait for this process to completebefore proceeding.

Press starter button 2.

If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it

necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch be-fore starting the engine.

If the engine fails to starteven though the starter

turns, insufficient battery voltagemight be causing the problem.Recharge the battery before youstart the engine, or use jumpleads and a donor battery tostart.

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The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 106)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the instruments and thewarning lights and telltale lightsand the display when the igni-tion is switched on. This test isknown as the "Pre-Ride-Check".

Phase 1The warning and telltale lightsare switched on, along with allthe segments of the multifunc-tion display.

Phase 2The speedometer needle swingsto the limit value on its scale andback to the initial position.

Phase 3All lights and all the segments inthe display switch off.The instrument panel goes to itsnormal operating mode.

If the needle did not move, if awarning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above or ifa segment or segments of themultifunction display failed tolight up:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the

warning lights fails to show.Make sure that all the warningand telltale lights come on in thepre-ride check.

Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

BMW Motorrad ABS performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-torcycle has to move forward afew metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.

Phase 1Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components withthe motorcycle at a standstill.


Phase 2Test of the wheel sensors asthe motorcycle pulls away fromrest.


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ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ABSfault appears when ABS self-dia-gnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Running inThe first 1000 km

While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid riding at constantengine rpm for prolonged peri-ods.

Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.Comply with the rpm limits forrunning in.

Running-in speed

max 5000 min-1 (for the first1000 km)

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads have to beddown before they can achievetheir optimum friction levels. Youcan compensate for this initial re-duction in braking efficiency byexerting greater pressure on thelevers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

TyresNew tyres have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tyresare run in. This running in pro-cedure is essential if the tyres areto achieve maximum grip.

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

is a risk of accidents at extremeangles of heel.Avoid extreme angles of heel.

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speedRedline warning

Redline warning 1 indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment 2.The signal remainsactive until you shift up or reduceengine speed.

Off-roadingAfter off-roadingBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the following after ridingthe motorcycle off-road:

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the

motorcycle's handling character-istics on surfaced roads and canlead to accidents.Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

Brakes

When riding on loose sur-faces or muddy roads, the

brakes may fail to take effectimmediately because of dirt ormoisture on the discs or brakepads.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brakes have beencleaned.

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brake

pads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

Spring preload and shock-absorber settings

The off-road settings forspring preload and shock

absorber damping characteristicwill impair the motorcycle's hand-ling characteristics on surfacedroads.If you have been off-roading, re-member to correct spring preloadand shock-absorber dampingcharacteristics before you returnto surfaced roads.

RimsBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageafter off-roading.

Air filter element

Engine damage due toclogged air filter element.

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the air filter element for cloggingat shorter intervals; clan or re-place as necessary.

Operation in very dusty condi-tions (desert, steppes, or the like)necessitates the use of air filterelements specially designed forconditions of this nature.

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Load distribution shifts dynamic-ally between the front and rearwheels when the motorcyclebrakes. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. This

makes the best possible use ofthe dynamic increase in load atthe front wheel. Remember topull the clutch at the same time.In the "panic braking situations"that are trained so frequentlybraking force is applied as rap-idly as possible and with therider's full force applied to thebrake levers; under these circum-stances the dynamic shift in loaddistribution cannot keep pacewith the increase in decelerationand the tyres cannot transmit thefull braking force to the surfaceof the road. Under these circum-stances the front wheel can lockup.

BMW Motorrad ABS preventsthe front wheel from locking up.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet and dirty brakesWetness and dirt on the brakediscs and the brake pads dimin-ish braking efficiency.Delayed braking action or poorbraking efficiency must bereckoned with in the followingsituations:

Riding in the rain or throughpuddles of water.After the motorcycle has beenwashed.

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Riding on salted or grittedroads.After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.

Wetness and dirt result inpoor braking efficiency.

Apply the brakes lightly whileriding to remove wetness anddirt, or dismount and clean thebrakes.Think ahead and brake in goodtime until full braking efficiency isrestored.

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Extend the side stand and propthe motorcycle on the stand.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.

If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.On a gradient, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

Centre standwith centre stand OE

Switch off the engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

stand to retract, and themotorcycle would topple inconsequence.Do not lean or sit on the mo-torcycle with the centre standextended.

Extend the centre stand and liftthe motorcycle onto the stand.

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the

fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-plosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

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Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its wayonto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its side stand.

The volume of the tank canbe utilised to the full only

when the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand.

Open the protective cap.

Use the ignition key to unlockfuel filler cap 1 and pop thecap open.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill the

tank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. If thesensor cannot register the newlevel neither the fuel-level read-ing nor the range readout can beupdated.

Recommended fuelgrade

Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 14 l

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Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Press the fuel tank cap downfirmly to close.Remove the key and close theprotective cap.

Secure the motorcyclefor transportation

Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

Push the motorcycle onto thetransportation flat and hold it inposition: do not place it on theside stand or centre stand.

Risk of damaging compon-ents.

Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.

At the front, secure the strapsto the bottom fork bridge onboth sides.

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At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear footrests on bothsides and tighten the straps.Tighten all the straps uniformly;the motorcycle's suspensionshould be compressed astightly as possible front andrear.

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSHow does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of fric-tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-face. The lower the coefficientof friction, the longer the brakingdistance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maxim-um transferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fallis imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to themaximum transferrable brakingforce, so the wheels continue

to turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregularit-ies can cause the wheels to losecontact temporarily with the roadsurface; if this happens the brak-ing force that can be transmit-ted to the road can drop to zero.If the brakes are applied underthese circumstances the ABShas to reduce braking force toensure that directional stabilityis maintained when the wheelsregain contact with the road sur-face. At this instant the BMWMotorrad ABS must assume anextremely low coefficient of fric-tion, so that the wheels will con-tinue to rotate under all imagin-able circumstances, because thisis the precondition for ensuringdirectional stability. As soon as

is registers the actual circum-stances, the system reacts in-stantly and adjusts braking forceaccordingly to achieve optimumbraking.

Rear wheel liftEven under severe braking, ahigh level of tyre grip can meanthat the front wheel does notlock up until very late, if at all.Consequently, ABS does not in-tervene until very late, if at all.Under these circumstances therear wheel can lift off the ground,and the outcome can be a high-siding situation in which the mo-torcycle can flip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

ground.When you brake, bear in mindthat ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting clear ofthe ground.

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures directional stability on anysurface. The system is not op-timised for special requirementsthat apply under extreme com-petitive situations off-road or onthe track.

Special situationsThe speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to lock. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ABSfunction is deactivated for safetyreasons and an ABS fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.In addition to problems with theBMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional

riding conditions can lead to afault message being issued.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie).Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked for a lengthyperiod, for example while des-cending off-road.

If a fault message is issued onaccount of exceptional ridingconditions as outlined above, youcan reactivate the ABS functionby switching the ignition off andon again.

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad ABS is always main-tained in optimum condition, itis essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradABS permits must not be usedas an excuse for careless riding.ABS is primarily a means of en-suring a safety margin in genuineemergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 78).

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

product of outside origin toensure that it can be used onor in connection with BMWmotorcycles without constitutinga safety hazard. Country-specificofficial authorisation does notsuffice as assurance. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for alloperating conditions experiencedby BMW motorcycles and,consequently, they are notsufficient in some circumstances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.

Power socketsNotes on use of power sockets:

RatingsDo not attempt to connect a loadthat would exceed the maximumamperage stated in the technicaldata for the on-board sockets.

Operating electricalaccessoriesElectrically powered accessoriesinevitably place a strain on thebattery. It is essential to ensurethat the battery retains its abilityto start the engine.

Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-ets to the auxiliary devices mustbe routed in such a way thatthey:

Do not impede the riderDo not restrict the steeringangle or obstruct handlingCannot be trapped

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Casewith Vario casesOA

Opening cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull up carryhandle 3.

Push yellow button 4 downand at the same time pull thelid of the case out.

Closing casesTurn the lock with the key untilit is at right angles to the for-ward direction of travel.

Close the case lid.The lid engages with an aud-ible click.

Closing the carry handlewhile the case lock is in

line with the forward direction oftravel can result in damage to thelocking tongue.Make sure that the case lock isat right angles to the forward dir-ection of travel when you closethe carry handle.

Push carry handle 3 down.Turn the key in the case lockin line with the forward direc-

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tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.

Adjusting case volumeOpen the case and remove allits contents.

Disengage latching levers 1 onleft and right and open them.Adjust the case to the desiredvolume by sliding the outercasing of the case all the wayin or out.

The latching levers cannotbe closed unless the outer

casing of the case is set to oneor other of the two limit stops.

Close and engage latchinglevers 1 on left and right.Close the case.

Remove the cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull up carryhandle 3.

Pull red release lever 4 up.Latching flap 5 pops up.Fully open the latching flap.Take a firm grip of the handleand lift the case out of theholder.

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Fully open latching flap 5, if ne-cessary pulling up red releaselever 4.

Hook the case into case carri-er 6.

Turn the case toward the mo-torcycle, pushing the mounton the case all the way ontomushroom head 7.

Push latching flap 5 down asfar as it will go and hold it inthis position.Push red release lever 4 down.The latching flap engages.Close the carry handle.Turn the key parallel with thedirection of travel and remove.

Topcasewith topcaseOA

Opening topcase

If applicable, unlock topcaselock 1.Pull up locking lever 2 andopen the topcase lid.

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Close the lid of the topcaseand hold it down.Push locking lever 2 fully down.If applicable, lock topcaselock 1.

Removing topcase

If applicable, unlock topcaselock 1.Push locking lever 2 down.Pull the topcase back and clearof the luggage carrier.

Installing topcase

Push the topcase withguides 3 forward onto theadapter plate until seated.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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NotesThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes straightforward proced-ures for checking and replacingcertain wear parts.Special tightening torques are lis-ted as applicable. The tighteningtorques for the threaded fasten-ers on your motorcycle are listedin the section entitled "Technicaldata".You will find information on moreextensive maintenance and repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycle technology.If you are in doubt consult a spe-cialist workshop, preferably yourauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er.

Toolkit

1 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 24Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 15

2 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 14/19

3 Spark plug wrench4 Reversible-blade screw-

driver with star-head andplain tipsSmall screwdriver withstar-head tip

5 Torx bit, T25Torx wrench, T45

6 Spare fuses with puller toolMinifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 Aand 15 A

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The engine can seize if theoil level is low, and this can

lead to accidents.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.with centre stand OE

Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.

Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow the

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engine to idle for another threeminutes.Switch off the engine.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX partof dipstick 2 with a clean, drycloth.Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 70).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Top up the engine oilMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.


Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the samealso applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Checking engine oil level( 68).Install the oil dipstick.

Brake systemCheck operation of thebrakes

Pull the handbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.Press the footbrake lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If pressure points are not clearlyperceptible:

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem undertaken by trained andqualified specialists.

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check the front brake padthickness


Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: Betweenwheel and front suspensiontoward the brake pads.

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Brake-pad wear limit,front

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backingplate. The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.)

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they can

cause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Checking rear brake padthickness


Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from the reartoward brake caliper 1.

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Brake-pad wear limit,rear

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.)

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and undercertain circumstances they cancause damage to the brake sys-tem.In order to ensure the dependab-

ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblethickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Check the brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre stand OE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check the brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.with centre stand OE


Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal)

If the brake fluid level drops be-low the permitted level:

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

CoolantCheck the coolant level


Risk of burn injuries dueto contact with hot engine

components.Keep ell clear of all hot enginecomponents.Do not touch hot enginecomponents.

Check the coolant level in theexpansion tank through slitprovided by GS logo 1.

Coolant, specified level

between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

If the coolant drops below thepermitted level:

Top up the coolant.

Topping up coolantRemoving left side panel( 99).

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Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-pansion tank and top up thecoolant to the specified level.Check the coolant level ( 74).Close the cap of the coolantexpansion tank.

Installing left side panel( 100).

ClutchChecking clutch-leverplay

Pull the clutch lever until resist-ance is perceptible.Measure clutch-lever play A.

Clutch, play at handlebarlever

1.0...2.0 mm

Clutch-lever play is out of toler-ance:

Adjusting clutch-lever play( 75).

Adjusting clutch-leverplay

Push back boot 1.Slacken nut 2.To increase clutch play: turnadjusting screw 3 clockwise.To reduce clutch play: turn ad-justing screw 3 counter-clock-wise.Checking clutch-lever play( 75).Repeat the steps in this pro-cedure until clutch play is setcorrectly.Tighten nut 2.

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Pull boot 1 back over the ad-justing screw.

Rims and tyresChecking rims

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Visually inspect the rims fordefects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replaced by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Check the tyre treaddepth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

even before the tyres wear tothe minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to the

minimum permissible treaddepth.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Measure the tyre tread depthin the main tread grooves withwear marks.

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worndown to the level of the marks.The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

ChainLubricating chain

Dirt, dust and inadequatelubrication will result in ac-

celerated wear and significantlyshorten the drive chain's usefullife.Clean and lubricate the drivechain at regular intervals.

Lubricate the drive chain every1000 km at the latest. Lubric-ate the chain more frequently ifthe motorcycle is ridden in wet,dusty or dirty conditions.

Switch the ignition off and se-lect neutral.Clean the drive chain with asuitable cleaning product, dry itand apply chain lubricant.Wipe off excess lubricant.

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Checking chain sagMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Turn the rear wheel until itreaches the position with thelowest amount of chain sag.

Use a screwdriver to push thechain up and down and meas-ure difference A.

Chain deflection

35...45 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its centre stand)

If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:

Adjusting chain sag ( 77).

Adjusting chain sagMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Slacken quick-release axlenut 1, counter-holding at theleft-hand side if necessary.Use adjusting screws 2 on leftand right to adjust chain sag.Checking chain sag ( 77).Make sure that scale read-ings 3 are the same on left andright.Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 to the specified torque,counter-holding at the left-handside if necessary.

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Nut on quick-release axle(rear wheel)

100 Nm

Checking chain wearMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Accelerated wear.If a component of the

sprocket with mounting parts isfound to be worn, the entire sethas to be replaced.

Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.The tips of the sprocket teethmust remain inside the chainlinks.

If the chain can be pulled backfar enough to expose the tips ofthe sprocket teeth:

Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests and classifiesas roadworthy certain makes.BMW Motorrad cannot assessthe suitability or provide anyguarantee of road safety for othertyres.BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMW

Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystemsWheel size is very important as aparameter for the ABS. In partic-ular, the diameter and the widthof a motorcycle's wheels are pro-grammed into the control unitand are fundamental to all cal-culations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the sys-tem.The sensor rings are essential forcorrect road-speed calculation,and they too must match themotorcycle's system and con-sequently cannot be changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels to

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your motorcycle, it is very im-portant to consult a specialistworkshop beforehand, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In some cases, the dataprogrammed into the control unitcan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.

Removing front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo-torcycle on a suitable auxiliarystand.with centre stand OE



Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.Note whether a washer isinstalled.

Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the front-wheel stand( 84).

Release axle clamping screw 2.Remove axle 3, while support-ing the wheel.Do not remove the grease fromthe axle.


When rolling the front wheelclear of the motorcycle, takecare not to damage the ABSsensor and the ABS line.

Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

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Remove spacing bushings 4and 5 from the wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Slip spacing bushings 5 and 4onto the wheel hub.


When installing the front wheel,take care not to damage theABS sensor and the ABS line.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.Note the direction-of-rotation ar-rows on the tyre or the wheelrim.

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the forks, making

sure that the brake disc passesbetween the brake pads.

Raise the front wheel, insertaxle 3 and tighten to specifiedtorque.

Quick-release axle intelescopic forks

45 Nm

Remove the front-wheel stand.Apply the front brake and firmlycompress the front forks sever-al timesTighten axle clamping screw 2to the specified torque.

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Clamp, front quick-re-lease axle

19 Nm


Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1. Ifpresent, install the washer.

without centre standOE

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Removing rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.

Remove two screws 1.

Remove screws 2 and 3 andremove the rear-wheel cover.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the mo-torcycle on a suitable auxiliarystand.with centre stand OE


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Remove screw 1 and removethe wheel-speed sensor fromits holder.

Remove nut 2, counter-holdingat the left-hand side if neces-sary.

Slacken adjusting screws 3 onleft and right by turning themcounter-clockwise.

Push the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and disen-gage the chain from sprock-et 4.

Remove quick-release axle 5,supporting the rear wheel asyou do so.Roll the rear wheel back untilit is clear of the swinging arm,while holding the brake caliperon the left-hand side.

The sprocket and thespacer sleeves on left

and right are loose fits in thewheel. Make sure that theseparts are not damaged or lost onremoval.

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Install the rear wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Make sure that the brake cal-iper moves on guide 6.Roll the rear wheel into theswinging arm, making sure thatthe brake disc passes betweenthe brake pads.

Lift the rear wheel and workquick-release axle 5 throughthe swinging arm, the brakecaliper and the rear wheel.

Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and loop thechain over sprocket 4.

Install axle nut 2, but do nottighten it at this point.

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Insert the wheel-speed sensorinto the holder and installscrew 1.Adjusting chain sag ( 77).

without centre standOE

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Hold the rear-wheel cover inposition and install screws 2and 3.

Install two screws 1.

BMW Motorrad front-wheel standInstall the front-wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support the motorcyclewithout the assistance of anauxiliary stand. A motorcycleresting only on the front wheelstand and the rear wheel cantopple.Place the motorcycle on an aux-iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Place the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre stand OE


Use basic stand with tool num-ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-

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bination with front-wheel ad-apter (83 30 0 402 242).

Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem. Adjust the adapter studsto suit the front suspension.Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

Install rubber buffers 4 in thetop positions on left and right.

Align the two adapters 2 sothat the front forks are securelyseated.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

Apply uniform pressure to pushthe front-wheel stand downand raise the motorcycle.

with centre stand OE

If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far the centre stand will

lift clear of the ground and themotorcycle could topple to oneside.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground. If ne-cessary, adjust the height of thefront-wheel stand.

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Make sure the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

FusesRemoving fuse

Risk of fire if an attempt ismade to jumper defective

fuse.Always replace defective fuseswith new fuses of the correctamperage rating.

Switch off the ignition.Remove the seat ( 38).

Squeeze latches 1 togetherand remove the fuse cover.

Use the tool from the on-boardtoolkit to pull the defective fuseup and out of the fuse box.

If fuse defects recur fre-quently have the electric

circuits checked by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Install the fuse

Replace the defective fuse witha fuse of the correct amperagerating.

The fuse assignments andfuse amperage ratings spe-

cified for your motorcycle are lis-

ted in the section entitled "Tech-nical data". The figures in thegraphic correspond to the fusenumbers.

Close the fuse cover.The latch engages with anaudible click.Installing seat ( 39).

BulbsNotes

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

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The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.

Use a clean, dry cloth to holdthe bulbs when handling them.Dirt deposits, in particular oil andgrease, interfere with heat radi-ation from the bulb. This leadsto overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb


Remove screw 1 and work theinstrument panel up out of theholders.Lay the instrument panel aside.

Switch off the ignition.

Disconnect plug 1, counter-holding the bulb under the rub-ber cap.

Remove rubber cap 2.

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Disengage spring clip 3 fromthe latches and swing it up.Remove bulb 4.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam andhigh-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Install bulb 4, making sure thattab 5 is correctly positioned.Engage spring clip 3.

Install rubber cap 2.

Connect plug 1.

Seat the instrument panel inholders 2.

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Install screw 1.

Replacing parking-lightbulb

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.

Pull bulb socket 1 out of theheadlight housing.

Remove bulb from the socket.


Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.

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Insert bulb socket 1 into theheadlight housing.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear


Remove screw 1.

Pull the glass out of the reflect-or housing at the threaded-fastener side.

Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwiseand remove it from the bulbhousing.


Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

Working from the inboard side,insert the glass into the bulbhousing and close the housing.

Install screw 1.

Replacing rear-light andbrake-light bulb

If it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple

in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.


Remove two screws 1 and re-move the rear-light glass.

Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.

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Bulb for tail light/brakelight

P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Press bulb 2 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.

Hold the rear-light glass in pos-ition and install two screws 1.

Air filterReplacing air-filterelement

Remove the right side panel( 98).

Remove two screws 1.Pull out connecting flange 2.Disconnect intake air pipe 3from the air filter housing, re-move it from mount 4 and turnit aside.

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Disconnect plug 5.

Remove air filter element 6.

Insert cleaned or new air filterelement 6.

Connect plug 5.

Seat the intake air pipe inmount 4.

Seat the intake air pipe inguides 7 of the air filterhousing. Take care not to

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bend the rubber seals of the airfilter element out of shape.

Install connecting flange 2.Install two screws 1.

Install the right side panel( 99).

Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.

Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

A short-circuit can res-ult if the crocodile clips

of the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted withfully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

12 V can damage the vehicleelectronics.Make sure that the battery of thedonor vehicle has a voltage ratingof 12 V.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the seat ( 38).

Remove cover 1 from the bat-tery connection point.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to themotorcycle's battery connec-tion point and the other endto the positive terminal of thedonor vehicle's battery.Connect one end of the blackjump lead to a suitable earthingpoint on the motorcycle (e.g.screw 2) and the other end toa suitable earthing point on thedonor vehicle or the negativeterminal of the donor vehicle'sbattery.

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Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminal and theground point first, then dis-connect the second jump leadfrom the positive terminal andthe battery connection point.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Installing seat ( 39).

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty 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 batteryclean and dryBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

If the battery is not discon-nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.

If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.

Charge the battery whenconnected

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits be-fore recharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge a com-pletely flat battery via the on-board socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.

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If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected dir-ectly to the battery posts.

With the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system, charge onlyvia the power socket.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

Charging battery whendisconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

in the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Al-ways fully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to use

Removing batteryMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.with anti-theft alarm OE

If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm.

Switch off the ignition.Remove the centre trim panel( 98).

Push back cover 1 of the bat-tery's positive terminal.

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative lead 2first.Then disconnect positivelead 3.Disengage battery retainingstrap 4 and disconnect breath-er hose 5.

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Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Install the battery

Install the battery, making sureto connect breather hose 5.Install battery retaining strap 4.Connect positive lead 3 first.Then connect negative lead 2.Push cover 1 into position overthe battery positive terminal.Installing centre trim panel( 98).

Setting clock ( 29).

Checking battery-acidlevel

Check the acid level regularlyat intervals of approximatelythree months.Removing battery ( 96).

Check the acid level at mark 1.

Specified level, batteryacid

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the acid level is below the MINmark:

Top up the battery acid withdistilled water to the specifiedlevel.

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Body panelsRemove the centre trimpanel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the seat ( 38).

Remove screws 1 on left andright.Remove oil dipstick 2 and re-move the centre trim panel.Install the oil dipstick.

Installing centre trimpanel


Hold the centre trim panelin position and install oil dip-stick 2.

Install screws 1 on left andright.Installing seat ( 39).

Remove the right sidepanel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the centre trim panel( 98).

Remove screws 1 and 2.

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Remove screw 3.Pull the side panel at 4 out ofthe mount and remove.

Install the right side panel

Insert the side panel intomount 4.

Install short screw 3.

Install screws 1 and 2.Installing centre trim panel( 98).

Removing left side panelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the centre trim panel( 98).

Remove screws 1 and 2.

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Remove screw 3.Pull the side panel at 4 out ofthe mount and remove.

Installing left side panel

Slip the side panel behind topsection of fairing 5, then seat itin mount 4.

Install screw 3.

Install screws 1 and 2.Installing centre trim panel( 98).

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 104

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer. The substancesin BMW Care Products havebeen tested in laboratories and inpractice; they provide optimisedcare and protection for thematerials used in your vehicle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage vehicle components.Do not use solvents such as cel-lulose thinners, cold cleaners,fuel or the like, and do not usecleaning products that containalcohol.

Washing motorcycleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW insect re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt on

painted parts prior to washingthe motorcycle.To prevent stains, do not washthe motorcycle immediately afterit has been exposed to strongsunlight and do not wash it in thesun.Make sure that the motorcycleis washed frequently, especiallyduring the winter months.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of high-pressure cleaners (steam

cleaners) can damage seals, thehydraulic brake system, the elec-trical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlasticsClean plastic parts with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.This includes in particular:

Windscreen and slipstream de-flectorsHeadlight lens made of plasticGlass cover of the instrumentclusterBlack, unpainted parts

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If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or ab-rasives to clean plastic parts.Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

ChromeUse plenty of water and BMWshampoo to clean chrome, par-ticularly if it has been exposed toroad salt. Use chrome polish foradditional treatment.

RadiatorClean the radiator regularly toprevent overheating of the en-gine due to inadequate cooling.For example, use a garden hosewith low water pressure.

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.Do not use silicone sprays orother care products that containsilicon.

Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.

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BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.

Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommendsapplying only BMW car wax orproducts containing carnaubawax or synthetic wax.It is time to rewax the paint-work when water "puddles" onthe surface, instead of formingbeads.

Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Removing battery ( 96).Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle is fit-ted with a centre stand) with asuitable lubricant.

Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel.

Before laying the vehicleup out of use, have the en-

gine oil and the oil filter elementchanged by a specialist work-shop, preferably an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. Com-bine work for laying up/restoringto use with a BMW service orinspection.

Restoring motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Before starting: work throughthe checklist.

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Technical data

Technical data

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11710105

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troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible cause Rectification

Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run).

Side stand Retract the side stand ( 44).

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull the clutch lever ( 44).

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 50).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 95).

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Quick-release axle in telescopicforks

M16 x 1.5 45 Nm

Clamp, front quick-release axle

M8 x 20 19 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Nut on quick-release axle (rearwheel)

M16 x 1.5 100 Nm

Tensioning screws for drivechain

M8 x 70 10 Nm

Mirror arm Value Valid

Locknut (mirror) to clampingpiece

M18 x 1 20 Nm

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Clamping piece (mirror) toclamping block

M10 x 1.25 30 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated bybucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl-inder and cylinder head, integral coolant pump, 5-speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication.

Displacement 652 cm3

Cylinder bore 100 mm

Piston stroke 83 mm

Compression ratio 11.5:1

Nominal output 35 kW, at engine speed: 6500 min-1

with power reductionOA 25 kW, at engine speed: 6500 min-1

Torque 60 Nm, at engine speed: 5000 min-1

with power reductionOA 47 Nm, at engine speed: 4500 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 7500 min-1

Idle speed 1500±100 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 14 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 2.3 l, Total capacity (with filter change)1.7 l, Oil tank - prefilling0.6 l, Oil tank - topping up

viscosity classes recommended by BMW Motorrad

SAE 10W-40, API SG / SH / JASO MA ~-20 °C

SAE 15W-40, API SG / SH / JASO MA ~-10 °C

Oil grades BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. BMW Motorrad recommendsnot using synthetic oils for the first 10000 km.Please do not hesitate to contact your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questionsrelating the choice of a suitable engine oil for yourmotorcycle.

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Clutch

clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Transmission

gearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (72:37 teeth), Primary transmission ratio2.750 (33:12 teeth), 1st gear1.750 (28:16 teeth), 2nd gear1.313 (21:16 teeth), 3rd gear1.045 (23:22 teeth), 4th gear0.875 (21:24 teeth), 5th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Chain drive

Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork

Secondary transmission ratio 2,938

Running gear

Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 170 mm, At wheel

with lowered suspensionOE 140 mm, At wheel

Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork

Spring travel, rear 165 mm, At wheel

with lowered suspensionOE 130 mm, At wheel

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Brakes

Type of front brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Type of rear brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-pistonfloating caliper

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approvedtyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealeror on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".

Front wheel

front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"

Tyre designation, front 110 / 80 - 19

Rear wheel

rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

rear wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 - 17

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Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre cold

Electrics

Battery

battery type Lead-acid battery

battery rated voltage 12 V

battery rated capacity 12 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new

Lighting

Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for tail light/brake light P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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Fuses

Current rating of fuse 1 (for engine electronics) 15 A

Current rating of fuse 2 (for instrument panel, haz-ard warning flashers, on-board socket, optionalaccessories and diagnosis plug)

10 A

Current rating of fuse 3 (for horn and headlightflasher)

7.5 A

Current rating of fuse 4 (for low-beam headlight) 7.5 A

Current rating of fuse 5 (for high-beam headlight) 7.5 A

Current rating of fuse 6 (for instrument panel,flashing turn indicators, hazard warning flashers,brake light and optional accessories)

7.5 A

Current rating of fuse 7 (for rear light and parkinglight)

4 A

Current rating of fuse 8 (for heated handlebargrips)

4 A

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Frame

Frame type Tubular sectional-steel bridge-type frame withbolt-on rear frame

type plate location Main frame, top right

VIN location Steering head, right

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2165 mm

Height of motorcycle 1390 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

Width of motorcycle 920 mm, Across mirrors

Front-seat height 780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with lowered suspensionOE 750 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with high seat OA 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1770 mm

with lowered suspensionOE 1710 mm

with high seat OA 1850 mm

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Weights

Unladen weight 193 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 380 kg

Maximum payload max 188 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed 170 km/h

with power reductionOA 145 km/h

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 120

BMW Motorrad mobility services -roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

expertly, it could result in con-sequential damage and thus con-stitute a safety risk.BMW Motorrad recommends youto have all the associated workon your motorcycle carried outby a specialist workshop, prefer-ably an authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer.

Your authorised BMW Motorraddealer can provide information onBMW services and the work un-dertaken as part of each service.Have all maintenance and repairwork carried out confirmed in the"Service" chapter in this manual.Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers are supplied with the latesttechnical information and have

the necessary technical know-how. BMW Motorrad recom-mends that you contact your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have questions regardingyour motorcycle.

BMW Motorrad servicequalityAlong with its reputation for en-gineering quality and high reliab-ility, BMW Motorrad is a bywordfor excellent quality of service.To ensure that your BMW is al-ways in optimum condition, BMWMotorrad recommends that youhave the maintenance work re-quired for your motorcycle car-ried out regularly, preferably byyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer. For generous treat-ment of claims submitted afterthe warranty period has expired,evidence of regular maintenanceis essential.

Certain signs of wear, moreover,may otherwise not be noticeduntil it is too late to put themright at moderate cost. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer'smechanics know every detail ofyour motorcycle and can take re-medial action if necessary beforeminor faults develop into seriousproblems. By having the neces-sary repairs done properly andin good time, you save time andmoney in the long run.

BMW Motorrad mobilityservices - roadsideassistanceIn the event of a breakdown, theBMW Motorrad mobility servicesavailable for each new BMW mo-torcycle enable you to access anextensive range of services suchas breakdown assistance, motor-cycle transportation etc. (detailscan differ from country to coun-try). In the event of a breakdown,

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contact the Mobile Service or-ganisation of BMW Motorrad.The specialists will provide thenecessary advice and assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures, along with informa-tion on Mobile Service and thedealership network.

BMW Motorrad servicenetworkBMW Motorrad has an extens-ive after-sales service network inplace to look after you and yourmotorcycle in more than 100countries. In Germany alone, youhave the best possible accessto approximately 200 authorisedBMW Motorrad dealers.All information concerning the in-ternational dealership networkcan be found in the brochure

"Service Contact Europe" or"Service Contact Africa, Amer-ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".

Maintenance workBMW Pre-delivery CheckYour authorised BMW Motorraddealer conducts the BMW pre-delivery check before handingover the motorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1200 km

BMW ServiceThe BMW Service is carried outonce a year; the extent of servi-cing can vary, depending on theage of the motorcycle and thedistance it has covered. Your au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealerconfirms that the service workhas been carried out and enters

the date when the next servicewill be due.Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

on

Stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


on

Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



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Stamp, signature

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Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



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Stamp, signature

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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

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Stamp, signature

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessoriesand, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Control, 16, 18Engineering details, 56Self-diagnosis, 46Switching off and on, 33

AccessoriesNotes, 60

Air filterPosition on the motorcycle, 13Replacing, 92

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 95Charging battery whendisconnected, 96Installation, 97Maintenance instructions, 95Position on the motorcycle, 11Removal, 96

BMW Motorrad service, 120

Brake fluidChecking fluid level, front, 72Checking fluid level, rear, 73Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsChecking front, 70Checking rear, 71Running in, 47

BrakesChecking operation, 70Safety instructions, 49Technical data, 113

BulbsNotes on replacement, 86Replacing brake-light bulb, 91Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 87Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 87Replacing rear light bulb, 91Replacing side-light bulb, 89Replacing turn indicatorbulb, 90Technical data, 114

CCare, 101Case

Operation, 61Chain

Adjusting sag, 77Checking sag, 77Checking wear, 78Label, chain tension, 13Lubricating, 76

Checklist, 44Clock

Adjusting, 29Control, 15

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 34Checking play, 75handlebar-lever play,adjusting, 75Technical data, 111

Confirmation of maintenancework, 122

CoolantChecking fill level, 74Fill-level indicator, 11Topping up, 74

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Coolant temperatureWarning, 24

DDamping

Adjuster, 13Adjusting, 36

Dimensions, 116

EElectrics

Technical data, 114Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 17, 32Engine

Starting, 44Technical data, 109

Engine oilChecking fill level, 68Filler neck, 11Oil dipstick, 11Technical data, 110Topping up, 70

Equipment, 6

FFrame

Technical data, 116Front-wheel stand

Installing, 84Fuel

Filler neck, 13Refuelling, 50Technical data, 110Warning, 24

FusesPosition on the motorcycle, 14Replacing, 86

GGeneral views

Extra switch, 18Instrument panel, 15Left handlebar fitting, 16Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 20Right handlebar fitting, 17Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 14Warning and telltale lights, 21

Grip heatingOperation, 32

HHandlebar fitting, left

Overview, 16Handlebar fitting, right

Overview, 17Hazard warning flashers

Control, 18Operation, 31

HeadlightAdjusting headlight beamthrow, 38Beam throw, 38Driving on right/driving onleft, 38

Headlight flasher, 31Control, 16

High-beam headlightControl, 16

Horn, 16

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IIgnition

Switching off, 28Switching on, 28

Instrument panelOverview, 15

JJump starting, 94

KKeys, 28

LLaying up, 104Lights

High-beam headlight, 31Switch on the parking lights, 28Switching on low-beamheadlight, 31Switching on the parkinglights, 30

Lowered suspensionRestrictions, 42

LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 42

MMaintenance

Notes, 68Maintenance intervals, 121Mirrors

Adjusting, 35Mobility services, 120Motorcycle

Care, 101Laying up, 104Parking, 50Restoring to use, 104

Multifunction display, 15Overview, 20Select the readings, 30

OOdometer and tripmeters

Control, 15Off-roading, 48

PParking, 50Power socket

Notes on use, 60Position on the motorcycle, 11

Pre-ride check, 46

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 112Redline warning, 48

Indicator, 15Refuelling, 50Rider's Manual

Position on the motorcycle, 14Running gear

Technical data, 112Running in, 47

SSafety instructions, 42

for brake, 49Seat

Installation, 38Lock, 11Removal, 38

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Service, 120Side light

Switching on, 30Spark plugs

Technical data, 114Speedometer, 15Spring preload

Adjuster, 13Adjusting, 35

Standards, 7Starting, 44

Control, 17Steering lock, 29

TTechnical data

Brakes, 113Bulbs, 114Clutch, 111Dimensions, 116Electrics, 114Engine, 109Engine oil, 110Frame, 116Fuel, 110

Rear-wheel drive, 112Running gear, 112Spark plugs, 114Standards, 7Transmission, 111Tyres, 113Weights, 117Wheels, 113

Telltale lights, 15Overview, 21

ToolkitContents, 68Position on the motorcycle, 14

topcaseOperation, 63

Torques, 107Transmission

Technical data, 111Transportation

Lashing, 52troubleshooting chart, 106Turn indicators

Control, 16Type plate

Position on the motorcycle, 13

TyresBMW recommendations, 113Checking inflation pressure, 37Pressures, 114Recommendations, 78Running in, 47Table of tyre pressures, 11, 14Technical data, 113

VVehicle identification number

Position on the motorcycle, 13

WWarning lights, 15

Overview, 21Warnings, overview, 23Weights, 117

Payload table, 14Wheels

Change of size, 78Install the rear wheel, 83Installing front wheel, 80Removing rear wheel, 81Technical data, 113

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Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle 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)

Details described or illustratedin this booklet may differ fromthe motorcycle's actual specifica-tion as purchased, the accessor-ies fitted or the national-marketspecification. No claims will beentertained as a result of suchdiscrepancies.Dimensions, weights, fuel con-sumption and performance dataare quoted to the customary tol-erances.The right to modify designs,equipment and accessories isreserved.Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2010 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded91 ROZ/RON87 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 14 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

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