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Rider's ManualR 1200 GS

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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 and symbols . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard statusindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Status indicators with on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 24Status indicators withtyre-pressure monitoring(RDC) OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warnings issued by the on-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warnings OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Anti-theft alarmwarningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Electronic immobiliser(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Odometer and tripmeters . . . . 47On-board computerOE . . . . . . . 49

Tyre pressure monitoringRDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 55Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57BMW Motorrad IntegralABS OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Automatic Stability ControlASC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . 68Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 72Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Parking your motorcycle . . . . . 80Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816 Engineering details . . . . . 83Brake system with BMW Mo-torrad Integral ABS OE . . . . . . . . 84Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradASC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Tyre pressure monitoringRDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 887 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 92Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Case OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Luggage carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 99General instructions . . . . . . . . 100Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Brake system, general . . . . . . 103Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 114Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1259 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . 130Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Protective wax coating . . . . . 132Laying up the motor-cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13210 Technical data . . . . . . . 133Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 134Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . 135Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . 140Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . 142Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Riding specifications . . . . . . . 148

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 150BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 150BMW Motorrad service net-work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . 151Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Confirmation of service . . . . . 157

General instructions

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

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

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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.

EWS Electronic immobiliser(Elektronische Wegfahr-sicherung).

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebs-tahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

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RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)

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-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 theDeutsche Institut für Normunge.V. 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 view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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General view, left side1 Adjuster, spring preload,

front ( 63)2 On-board socket (OE)

( 92)3 Windscreen ( 61)4 Headlight beam-throw ad-

justment ( 67)5 Clutch-fluid reservoir

( 107)6 Type plate7 Engine-oil filler neck

( 102)8 Luggage carrier ( 96)9 Seat lock ( 68)10 Power socket ( 92)11 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic, rear suspension( 65)

12 Engine oil level indicator( 101)

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 81)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 103)3 Vehicle identification num-

ber4 Air filter (underneath tank

cover) ( 121)5 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 64)6 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 106)

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Underneath the seat1 Helmet holder ( 69)2 Battery ( 127)3 Toolkit ( 100)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 Operating the odometer

( 47), Operating the on-board computerOE ( 49)

2 Operating ASC OE ( 59)3 Operating the ABS OE

( 57)4 Horn5 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 55), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 55)

6 Headlight flasher and high-beam headlight ( 54)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 56)2 Starter button ( 74)3 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 55), Hazard warn-ing flashers ( 55)

4 Cancel button, flashing turnindicators ( 55), Pushbut-ton, cancel hazard warningflashers ( 56)

5 Grip heatingOE ( 57)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Rev. counter3 Telltale lights ( 22)4 Multifunction display

( 22)5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm

(OE) and sensor for instru-ment lighting

6 Select readings ( 47)Reset the tripmeter ( 48)Set the clock ( 46)

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side light

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Status indicators

Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status indicators with on-board com-puterOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Status indicators with tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC)OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABS warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

ASC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

RDC warningsOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Anti-theft alarm warningsOE . . . . . . . . . 40

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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display

1 Clock ( 46)2 Gear indicator ( 22)3 Engine temperature ( 22)4 Odometer and tripmeters

( 47)5 Fuel capacity ( 22)

Telltale lights

1 Flashing turn indicators, left2 High-beam headlight3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars belowthe fuel-pump symbol in-

dicate the remaining quantity offuel.

The display shows larger bars atthe top if the motorcycle is notfitted with an on-board computer.In this display mode the bar at

the top corresponds to about halfthe available tank capacity, andthe next bar down correspondsto about a quarter. The smallerbars provide a more accurate es-timate of the amount of fuel leftin the tank.When the fuel in the tank istopped up the gauge brieflyshows the original level, beforethe reading is updated.

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

If no gear is engaged, the'neutral' telltale light also

lights up.

Engine temperatureThe horizontal bars belowthe temperature symbol

indicate the engine temperature.

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Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service is shown briefly afterthe Pre-Ride Check completes.Month and year are both shownas two-digit numbers with a lineas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2007.

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances itmight be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the odo-meter reading at which a servicewill be due is less than 1000 km,the distance is counted down insteps of 100 km and is shownbriefly after the Pre-Ride Checkcompletes.

If service is overdue, the duedate or the odometer reading atwhich service was due is accom-

panied by the 'General' warninglight showing yellow. The word"Service" remains permanentlyvisible.

If the service-due indicat-or appears more than a

month in advance of the actualdue date or if the word "Service"does not show permanently eventhough a service is overdue, thedate stored in memory in the in-strument cluster is incorrect andmust be set. This situation canoccur if the battery was discon-nected for a prolonged period oftime.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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Status indicators withon-board computer OE

1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computerOE

( 49)

Status indicatorswith tyre-pressuremonitoring (RDC) OE

1 Tyre pressures alternatewith the clock; if the motor-cycle is fitted with an on-board computer tyre pres-sures displayed as an ad-ditional set of readings bythe on-board computer.OE

( 53)

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by the'General' warning light 1 show-ing in combination with a warningword, for example 2 or in com-bination with one of the warningsymbols 3. The 'General' warn-ing light shows red or yellow, de-pending on the urgency of thewarning. If two or more warn-ings occur at the same time, allthe appropriate warning lightsand warning symbols appear, al-ternating with warning words asapplicable.

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Warnings, overviewMeaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display.

Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appearson the display.

Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 27)

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 27)

Lights up red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient battery charge current( 28)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appearson the display.

Rear light bulb defective ( 28)

LAMPF ! appearson the display.

Front light bulb defective ( 29)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appearson the display.

Bulbs defective ( 29)

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Electronic immobiliser activeGeneral warning light showsyellow.

EWS ! appears on the display.The key being used is not au-thorised for starting, or commu-nication between key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove all other vehicle keysfrom the same ring as the igni-tion key.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Fuel down to reserveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

FUEL ! appears on the display.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalyticconverter; a hazardous situation

can result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

The fuel tank contains no morethan the reserve quantity of fuel.

Reserve fuel

4 lRefuel ( 81)

Engine in emergency-operation mode

General warning light showsyellow.

Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Engine power might be reducedand this can cause hazardoussituations, particularly if you at-tempt to overtake other roadusers.

Engine power level might belower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.

The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and re-fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-gine runs in emergency operatingmode.

You can continue to ride, butbear in mind that the usual en-gine power might not be avail-able.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Insufficient engine oilpressure

General warning lightflashes red.

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Oil-can symbol appears onthe display.

The oil pressure in the lube-oilsystem is too low. Stop immedi-ately and switch off the engine.

The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil

the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whether theoil level is correct is to check theoil sight glass.

A low oil level is one reason whya warning indicating insufficientoil pressure is issued.

Check the engine oil level( 101)

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil.

If the engine oil level is correct:

Riding when engine-oilpressure is low can result

in engine damage.Do not continue your journey.

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

Insufficient battery chargecurrent

General warning light showsred.

Battery symbol appears onthe display.

A discharged battery cancause the engine to die

suddenly, and this could result ina dangerous situation in traffic.Have faults rectified as soon aspossible.

If the battery is not char-ging, continuing to ride can

cause it to discharge completely,in which case it will suffer irrepar-able damage.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.

Battery is not being charged.You can continue to ride untilthe battery is discharged. Bearin mind, however, that the en-gine could cut out suddenlyand that the battery could dis-charge until completely flat,in which case it might havesuffered irreparable damage.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMPR ! appears on the dis-play.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs as

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soon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.

Replacing brake light and rearlight bulb ( 118)

Front light bulb defectiveLAMPF ! appears on the dis-play.


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

Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, side-light or turn-indic-ator bulb defective.

Replace the low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb( 116)

Replacing parking-light bulb( 118)Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 120)

Bulbs defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMPS ! appears on the dis-play.



A combination of the bulb de-fects described above has oc-curred.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Warnings issued by theon-board computer OE

Mode of presentation

Warnings issued by the on-boardcomputer appear in panel 1.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Appears on the dis-play

Engine-oil level too low ( 31)

Check Oil ap-pears on the dis-play.


Ice warning ( 31)

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Engine-oil level too lowOil-level symbol appears onthe display.

Check Oil appears on thedisplay.The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessively lowoil level.The only exact way of checkingwhether the oil level is correct isto check the oil sight glass. Thenext time you stop for fuel:

Check the engine oil level( 101)

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 102)

The oil sensor might be defectiveif the "Check oil level" messageappears even though a check atthe oil sight glass reveals that theoil level is correct.

Seek the advice of a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Ice warningIce-crystal symbol appearson the display.

The air temperature measuredat the motorcycle is lower than3 °C.

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 3 °C.Always take extra care and thinkwell ahead when temperaturesare low; remember that thedanger of black ice is particularlyhigh on bridges and where theroad is in the shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

ABS warnings OE


ABS warnings are indicated byABS warning light 1.The way in which the ABS warn-ing light indicates status can dif-fer in some countries.

Possible national variant.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad Integral ABSstart on page ( 84), and youwill find an overview listing thepossible warnings on the nextpage.

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 33)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 33)

Lights up ABS fault ( 33)

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Self-diagnosis not completedABS warning light flashes.

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 deactivatedABS warning light shows.

The rider has switched off theABS system.with OE BMW Motorrad IntegralABS:

Activate the ABS function( 58)

ABS faultABS warning light shows.

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

You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 85).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC warnings OE


ASC warnings are indicated byASC symbol 2 or off-road ASCsymbol 3 in combination with'General' warning light 1.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad ASC start onpage ( 86), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Quick-flashes yel-low


ASC intervention ( 35)

Quick-flashes yel-low


Off-road ASC intervention ( 35)

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 35)

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis in off-road mode notcompleted ( 35)


ASC deactivated ( 35)


ASC fault ( 36)

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ASC interventionGeneral warning light quick-flashes yellow.

ASC symbol appears onthe display.

The ASC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reducetorque. The warning light flashesfor longer than ASC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situationhas been dealt with.

Off-road ASC interventionGeneral warning light quick-flashes yellow.

Off-road ASC symbol ap-pears on the display.

The off-road ASC has detecteda degree of instability at the rearwheel and has intervened to re-duce torque. The warning light

flashes for longer than ASC in-tervention lasts. This affords therider visual feedback on controlintervention even after the criticalsituation has been dealt with.

Self-diagnosis not completedASC symbol slow-flashes.

Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/hin order for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.

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

Self-diagnosis in off-roadmode not completed

Off-road ASC symbol slow-flashes.

Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ASC function is not avail-able. The engine must be run-ning and the motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/hin order for ASC self-diagnosis tocomplete.

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

ASC deactivatedASC symbol appears onthe display.

The rider has switched off theASC system.with OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):

Activate the ASC function( 60)

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ASC faultGeneral warning light showsyellow.


The ASC control unit has detec-ted a fault. The ASC functionand the off-road ASC functionare not available.

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ASC fault ( 87).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

RDC warningsOE


Warning symbol 2 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading for the fronttyre pressure 3 or the rear tyrepressure 4 flashes.If the critical value is close to thelimit of the permissible tolerancerange, 'General' warning light 1shows yellow. If the tyre pres-sure registered by the sensor isoutside the permissible tolerancerange, the 'General' warning lightshows red.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad RDC start onpage ( 88), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 38)

The critical tyrepressure flashes

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 38)

The critical tyrepressure flashes

"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play

Signal transmission disrupted ( 38)


Sensor defective or system error( 39)

"--" or "-- --"appears on the dis-play

Lights up yellow RDC! appears onthe display.

Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 39)

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Tyre pressure close to limitof permitted tolerance


Tyre symbol appears onthe display.

The critical tyre pressure flashes.Measured tyre pressure is closeto the limit of permitted toler-ance.

Correct the tyre pressure asstated on the inside cover ofthe Rider's Manual.

The tyre-pressures listedon the inside cover are

temperature-compensated; thereference tyre temperature forthese readings is always 20 °C.The procedure for correctly tyrepressures when the tyres are notat this reference temperature isas follows:Calculate the difference betweenthe specified value stated in theRider's Manual and the reading

shown by the RDC system. Usethe public air line at a petrol sta-tion or motorway service area toadjust the tyre pressure by thisamount.

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

General warning lightflashes red.


The critical tyre pressure flashes.Measured tyre pressure is out-side permitted tolerance.

Check the tyre for damage andto ascertain whether the mo-torcycle can be ridden with thetyre in its present condition.

If the motorcycle can be riddenwith the tyre in its present condi-tion:

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

ling characteristics.

If tyre pressure is incorrect it isessential to adapt your style ofriding accordingly.

Correct the tyre pressure at theearliest possible opportunity.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

If you are unsure whether themotorcycle can be ridden withthe tyre in its present condition:

Do not continue your journey.Notify the breakdown service.Have the tyre checked fordamage by a specialistworkshop, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Signal transmissiondisrupted"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.

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The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed above thisthreshold ( 88).

Increase speed above thisthreshold observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompanythe symptoms. Under thesecircumstances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interfering

with the link between the RDCcontrol unit and the sensors.

Move to another location andobserve the RDC readings. As-sume that a permanent faulthas not occurred unless the'General' warning light comeson to accompany the symp-toms. Under these circum-stances:Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Sensor defective or systemerror



"--" or "-- --" appears onthe display.

Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.

Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

One or two RDC sensors havefailed.

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

A system error has occurred.Have the fault rectified by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak


RDC! appears on the display.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

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The integral battery in the tyre-pressure sensor has lost a sig-nificant proportion of its originalcapacity. There is no assuranceof how long the tyre pressuremonitoring system can remainoperational.


Anti-theft alarmwarnings OE


Anti-theft alarm warnings appearas plain-text warnings 2 in com-bination with the 'General' warn-ing light 1 showing after the Pre-Ride Check and relate to the ca-pacity of the internal battery thatsupplies power to the anti-theftalarm.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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DWALO ! appearson the display.

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 42)

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears onthe display.

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 42)

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Anti-theft alarm battery weakDWALO ! appears on the dis-play.



The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost a significantproportion of its original capa-city. There is no assurance ofhow long the anti-theft alarm canremain operational if the motor-cycle's battery is disconnected.


Anti-theft alarm battery flatGeneral warning light showsyellow.

DWA ! appears on the display.



The integral battery in the anti-theft alarm has lost its entire ori-ginal capacity. There is no assur-ance that the anti-theft alarm willbe operational if the motorcycle'sbattery is disconnected.


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Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 44

Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . . 45

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

On-board computerOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Emergency off switch (kill switch) . . . . 56

Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

BMW Motorrad Integral ABSOE . . . . . . 57

Automatic Stability ControlASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive one master key andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 45).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with OA Case and with OATopcase: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.Side light and all function cir-cuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 75)

with OE BMW Motorrad IntegralABS:

Turn the key to position 1.ABS self-diagnosis isperformed in addition tothe checks outlined above.( 75)

with OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):

Turn the key to position 1.ASC self-diagnosis isperformed in addition tothe checks outlined above.( 76)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered accessor-ies remain operational for a lim-ited period of time.

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The battery can be rechargedvia the on-board socket.

Locking handlebars

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 withthe 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.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliser(EWS)Protection against theftThe electronic immobiliser helpsprotect your BMW motorcyclefrom theft, and this enhanced se-curity is at your disposal withoutany need for you to set paramet-ers or activate additional systems.The engine of a motorcycle fit-ted with this electronic immobil-iser can be started only with thekeys that belong to the vehicle.You can also have your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar

individual keys, for example if aparticular key goes missing. Theengine cannot be started with akey that has been barred.

In-key electronicsThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering aerial in the ignition lock.The ignition is not enabled forstarting until the key has beenrecognised as "authorised" foryour motorcycle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-

nition key used to start the en-gine could "irritate" the electron-ics, in which case the enablingsignal for starting is not issued.The EWS warning appears in themultifunction display.

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Always keep the spare key sep-arately from the ignition key.

Replacement and extrakeysYou can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated secur-ity system, so the dealer is un-der an obligation to check thelegitimacy of all applications forreplacement/extra keys. If youwant to have a lost key barred,you have to bring with you allthe other keys that belong tothe motorcycle. A key that hasbeen barred can subsequently becleared and reactivated for use.

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.without OE On-board computerand without OE Tyre-pressurecontrol (RDC):

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe odometer reading appearson the display.

without OE On-board computerand without OE Tyre-pressurecontrol (RDC):

Alternatively, repeatedly pressbutton 2 until the total distancecovered reading appears onthe display.

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with OE On-board computer orwith OE Tyre-pressure control(RDC):

Repeatedly press button 2 untilthe clock appears on the dis-play.

In this case, the button inthe instrument cluster oper-

ates only the tripmeters.

Hold down the button.Hours reading 3 flashes.Press the button.The hours reading incrementsby one each time you pressthe button.Hold down the button.Minutes reading 4 flashes.Press the button.The minutes reading incre-ments by one each time youpress the button.Hold down the button.The clock is now set and thetime appears on the display.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readings

Switch on the ignition.

Press button 1.

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The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:

Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Residual range (once fuel levelis down to reserve)


If the motorcycle does nothave an on-board computerand is not equipped with a tyrepressure monitoring system,you have the alternative of us-ing button 2 for this purpose.

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 1.The tripmeter is reset to zero.

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If the motorcycle does nothave an on-board computerand is not equipped with a tyrepressure monitoring system,you have the alternative of us-ing button 2 for this purpose.

Residual rangewithout OE On-board computer:

Residual-range reading appearsaccompanied by the wordRANGE and indicates how faryou can ride with the fuel remain-ing in the tank. This reading isnot displayed until fuel level hasdropped to reserve. This dis-tance is calculated on the basisof fuel level and average con-sumption.When you refuel, the increase infuel level is not registered unlessseveral litres are added to thefuel already in the tank.

When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level neitherthe fuel-level reading nor theresidual-range readout can beupdated.

The calculated range is anapproximate value. Con-

sequently, BMW Motorrad re-commends that you should nottry to use the full residual rangebefore refuelling.

On-board computer OE

Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

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Press button 1.

The display starts with the cur-rent value and each time the but-ton is pressed it moves one stepthrough the following sequence:

Ambient temperature

Average speedAverage consumptionRangeOil levelTyre pressures (OE)

Ambient temperature

When the motorcycle is at astandstill the heat of the enginecan falsify ambient-temperaturereading 1. If the effect of the en-gine's heat becomes excessive,-- temporarily appears on thedisplay.

If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C a warn-

ing appears, drawing your atten-tion to the risk of black ice form-ing. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature reading whenthe temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.

Average speed

Average speed 1 is calculatedon the basis of the time elapsedsince the last reset. Timesduring which the engine wasstopped are excluded from thecalculation.

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Resetting average speedSwitch on the ignition.Select average speed.

Press and hold down button 1.Average speed is reset to zero.

Average consumption

Average consumption 1 is cal-culated by dividing the distancecovered since the last reset bythe corresponding amount of fuelused.

Resetting averageconsumption

Switch on the ignition.Select average consumption.

Press and hold down button 1.Average consumption is resetto zero.

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Range

The description of the residual-range function ( 49) also cov-ers the range readout. You canalso view range 1 before the fuellevel drops to reserve. A specialaverage-consumption figure isused to calculate range; this fig-ure is not necessarily the sameas the value you can call up forviewing on the display.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated only

when the motorcycle is on themove.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannotregister the new level neither thefuel-level reading nor the rangereadout can be updated.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

Consequently, BMW Motorradrecommends that you should nottry to use the full range beforerefuelling.

Oil level

Oil-level indicator 1 gives youan indication of the engine oillevel. You can call up this read-ing only when the motorcycle isat a standstill.

The preconditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:

Engine at operating temperat-ure.Engine idling for at least 30seconds.Side stand retracted.Make sure the motorcycle isupright.

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The readings mean:OK: Oil level is correct.CHECK: Check the oil level thenext time you stop for fuel.---: Oil level cannot be meas-ured (conditions as stated abovenot satisfied).

If you call up another read-ing on the on-board com-

puter, this symbol remains visibleuntil the sensor again registers acorrect oil level.

The most recently measuredlevel is displayed for 5 secondswhen you next switch on the ig-nition.

The oil sensor might bedefective if the "Check

oil level" message reappearseven though the oil level in theoil sight glass is correct. In thiscase, consult your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC OE

Viewing tyre-pressurereadings


Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe tyre pressures appear onthe display.

The tyre pressures are shown,accompanied by the wordingRDC P. The front tyre pressureis on the left; the reading on theright is the rear tyre pressure.-- -- appears directly after theignition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the motorcycleaccelerates to 30 km/h.

The readings alternate with theclock.If the motorcycle has an on-board computer the readings al-ternate with the clock and thevalues of the on-board computer.

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LightsSide lightThe side lights switch on auto-matically when the ignition isswitched on.

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

Low-beam headlightThe low-beam headlight switcheson automatically when you startthe engine.

When the engine is notrunning you can switch on

the lights by switching on the ig-nition and either switching on thehigh-beam headlight or operatingthe headlight flasher.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Press the top section of full-beam headlight switch 1.High-beam headlight switchedon.Move full-beam headlightswitch 1 to the centre position.High-beam headlight switchedoff.Press the bottom section offull-beam headlight switch 1.The high-beam headlight isswitched on until you releasethe button (headlight flasher).

Switching on parkinglights

Switch off the ignition.

Immediately after switchingoff the ignition, press and holddown button 1 for the left turnindicators.Parking light switches on.

Switching off parkinglights

Switch the ignition on and thenoff again.Parking lights switched off.

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Turn indicatorsSwitching on left flashingturn indicators


The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.

Press button 1 for the left-hand turn indicators.Left-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for left-hand turnindicators flashes.

Switching on rightflashing turn indicators


The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds, or covered adistance of about 200 m.

Press button 2 for the right-hand turn indicators.Right-hand turn indicatorsswitched on.Telltale light for right-hand turnindicator flashes.

Cancelling turn indicators

Press cancel button 3.Flashing turn indicatorsswitched off.Turn indicator telltale light isoff.

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashers


The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazard

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warning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

If you press a turn-indicat-or button with the ignition

switched on, the turn-indicatorfunction is activated instead ofthe hazard warning flashers, andremains active until you releasethe button. The hazard warningflashers recommence flashing assoon as the button is released.

Simultaneously press button 1for left turn indicators and but-ton 2 for right turn indicators.

The hazard warning flashersare switched on.Left/right turn indicator telltalelights flash.Switch off the ignition.The hazard warning flasherscontinue to operate.Left/right turn indicator telltalelights off.

Switching off hazardwarning flashers

Press cancel button 3.Hazard warning flashersswitched off.

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.

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A Normal operating position(run)

B Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Grip heating OE

1 Grip heating switch

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Grip heating canbe activated only when the en-gine is running.

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

grip heating can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the charge levelis low, grip heating is switchedoff to ensure the battery's start-ing capability.

2 Heating off.3 50 % heat output (one dot

visible)4 100 % heat output (three

dots visible)

BMW Motorrad IntegralABS OE

Deactivating ABS functionSwitch on the ignition, or bringthe motorcycle to a stop.

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Press and hold down ABS but-ton 1.

ABS warning light starts toshow.

Release the ABS button withinfive seconds.

ABS warning light remainsON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

Response with ABSdeactivatedIf you deactivate the ABS, thefunction is initially disabled forthe front wheel only. If you sub-sequently apply the brakes bypulling only the handbrake lever,the Integral function ensures thatthe rear wheel is also braked andABS control remains active forthe rear wheel. ABS control forthe rear wheel is not deactivateduntil you depress the footbrakelever.

Activating ABS function

Press and hold down ABS but-ton 1.

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

completed it starts flashing.Release the ABS button withinfive seconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.Instead of pressing the ABSbutton, you have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

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If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABS

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

Automatic StabilityControl ASC OE

OperationThe ASC pushbutton enablesyou to switch to off-road mode( 87) and to deactivate or re-activate ASC.

ASC is active when the ASCsymbol does not show.

This symbol appears on thedisplay to indicate that ASC

is active in off-road mode.

This symbol appears on thedisplay to indicate that ASC

has been deactivated.

Three-step sequence of ASCpushbutton operations:

Switch from ASC to off-roadASCDeactivate ASCActivate ASC

Switching anddeactivating ASC function


You have the option of de-activating the ASC function

while the motorcycle is on themove.

Press and hold down ASC but-ton 1.

Off-road ASC symbol ap-pears on the display; if self-

diagnosis has not completed itstarts flashing.

Release the ASC button withinthree seconds.

Off-road ASC symbol ap-pears on the display.

The off-road ASC function isactivated.Press and hold down ASC but-ton 1.

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Release the ASC button withinthree seconds.

ASC symbol continues toshow.

The ASC function is deactiv-ated.

Activating ASC function

Press and hold down ASC but-ton 1.

ASC symbol no longershows; if self-diagnosis has

not completed the ASC symbolstarts flashing.

When the ASC symbol goesout or starts to flash, releasethe ASC button within threeseconds.

ASC symbol does notshow; if self-diagnosis has

not completed the ASC symbolcontinues to flash.

The ASC function is activated.Instead of pressing the ASCbutton, you have the option ofswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

An ASC fault has occurredif the ASC warning light

shows when the motorcycle ac-celerates to a speed in excessof 10 km/h after the ignition wasswitched off and then on again.

Seat heightAdjusting seat height

Remove the front seat ( 68)

Turn the front seat upsidedown.

Introduce seat rods 1 and 2into holders 3.

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The front seat can workloose and wobble if the two

seat rods are not in the sameposition.Always be sure to install bothseat rods in the same position.

Introduce the seat rods in posi-tion 4.Seat set to high position.Introduce the seat rods in posi-tion 5.Seat set to low position.Install the front seat ( 69)

WindscreenAdjusting windscreen

Slacken clamping screws 1 onleft and right.Pivot the windscreen forwardor back to the desired position.Make sure that clampingscrews 1 on left and right aresymmetrically positioned.Tighten the clamping screws.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

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 clock-wise.

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The adjusting screw isindexed and is easier to

turn if you push the clutch leverforward.

Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand clutch lever decreases.

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not twist the handlebar fittingor the handlebars.

Attempting to adjust thebrake lever while riding the

motorcycle can lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust the

brake lever unless the motorcycleis at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise.

The adjusting screw is in-dexed and is easier to turn

if you push the handbrake leverforward.

Span between handlebar gripand handbrake lever increases.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise.Span between handlebar gripand handlebar lever decreases.

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

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Adjusting mirror arm

Push the protective cap upover the threaded fastener onthe mirror arm.Slacken nut 1.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.

Mirror to clamping piece

25 Nm

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

Spring preloadAdjustment for frontsuspensionIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the front suspension tosuit the terrain. Increase springpreload for riding in rough terrainand reduce if the terrain is level.

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel

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

If you want to reduce springpreload, turn the spring retainerin direction A.

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.

If you want to increase springpreload, turn the spring retainerin direction B.

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Spring preload at frontwheel

Spring preload at setting 2(On-road riding)

Spring preload at setting 3(For riding on gravel tracksand similar and with load)

Spring preload at setting 5(For riding off-road)

Adjustment 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


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 spring

preload unless the motorcycle isat a standstill.

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

Spring preload at rearwheel

Turn the knob as far as itwill go counter-clockwise inthe direction indicated by theLOW arrow (L) and then turnit 10 clicks clockwise (Forriding one-up)

Turn the knob as far as it willgo clockwise in the directionindicated by the HIGH arrow(H) (For off-roading or ridingtwo-up with luggage)

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DampingSettingDamping 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.

Adjusting damping forrear wheel


There is a risk of injuryby burns if you adjust the

damping characteristic while thesilencer is hot.Use a screwdriver extension andwear protective gloves.

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

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.

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Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the dir-ection indicated by the Harrow and then turn it backone and a half turns in thedirection indicated by the Sarrow. (Full load of fuel, withrider 85 kg)

TyresChecking tyre pressures

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 a

tendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a sudden loss oftyre pressure, fit a valve cap withrubber sealing ring to the reartyre and make sure that the capis screwed on firmly.

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Check tyre pressures againstthe data below.

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

2.5 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)

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

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.


HeadlightAdjusting headlight fordriving on left/driving onrightIf 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.

Commercially available ad-hesive tape will damage the

plastic lens of the light.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer, in order to avoiddamaging the plastic lens of thelight.

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 adjustedto suit the weight carried by themotorcycle.

Consult a specialist work-shop, preferably an au-

thorised BMW Motorrad deal-er, if you are unsure whetherthe headlight basic setting iscorrect.

Headlight beam-throwadjustment

1 Headlight beam-throw ad-justment

Spring preload adjustment mightnot suffice if the motorcycle isvery heavily loaded. Movingthe pivot lever adjusts headlightbeam throw so as not to dazzleoncoming traffic.

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A Neutral positionB Position for heavy load

Front and rear seatsRemoving rear seat


Turn key 1 clockwise in theseat lock, while pressing downon the front part of rear seat 2.Lift the rear seat at the frontand remove the seat.

Removing front seatRemove the rear seat ( 68)

Turn key 1 counter-clockwisein the seat lock, while pressingdown on the rear part of frontseat 3.Lift the front seat at the rearand remove the seat.

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Installing front seat

Introduce front seat 1 into thefront catch.Allow the front seat to rest onthe motorcycle.

If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-

tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Applying pressure to the rearof the seat, push the front seat

slightly forward and then pressthe seat firmly down.The front seat engages with anaudible click.Install the rear seat ( 69)

Installing rear seatInstall the front seat ( 69)

Engage rear seat 2 in the rearcatch.

If too much pressure is ap-plied in the forward direc-

tion, there is a danger that themotorcycle will be pushed off itsstand.Always make sure that the

motorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Push down firmly on the rearseat, applying pressure to thefront of the seat.The rear seat engages with anaudible click.

Helmet holderSecuring helmet tomotorcycle

Remove the front seat ( 68)

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The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

Make sure the lock is out of theway when you hook the helmetinto position.

Attach the helmet to helmetholder 1 on left or right bymeans of the chin strap.Install the front seat ( 69)

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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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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 of theyear. Your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer will be glad to ad-vise you on the correct clothingfor every purpose.

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.

Correct loadingOverloading 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.

Alcohol and drugsEven small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

versely affect your perceptionand your ability to assess situ-ations and make decisions, andslow down your reflexes. Med-ication can exacerbate these ef-fects.

Do not ride your motorcycle afterconsuming alcohol, drugs and/ormedication.

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.

High voltageTouching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

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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.

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

Flammable materials (e.g.hay, leaves, grass, clothing

and luggage, etc.) could igniteif allowed to come into contactwith the hot exhaust pipe.Do not permit flammable materi-als to come into contact with thehot exhaust system.

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 with theengine control unit

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can damage

the motorcycle and cause acci-dents.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.

Tampering with the enginecontrol unit can result in

mechanical loads that the mo-torcycle's components are notdesigned to withstand. Damagecaused in this way is not coveredby the warranty.Do not tamper with the enginecontrol unit.

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

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BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchClutch fluid levelShock 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)

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 then

engage 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. Do not pull the clutch un-til after you have switched on theignition, as otherwise the enginewill refuse to start.

Starting engine.

Kill switch in run position A.Switch on the ignition.

Pre-ride check is performed.( 75)


Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 75)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 75)

with OE Automatic StabilityControl (ASC):

Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 75)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 75)ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 76)

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Press starter button 1.

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 afterswitching on the ignition.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

The engine starts.

Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 134)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check" The'General' warning light shows firstred and then yellow, so that youcan check that it is in workingorder. The test is aborted if youstart the engine before it com-pletes.Phase 1

General warning light showsred.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

Phase 2General warning light showsyellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

al' warning light cannot be dis-played.Check that the 'General' warninglight comes on, and that it showsred and yellow.

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

ABS self-diagnosisOE

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensureits operability. Self-diagnosis isperformed automatically whenyou switch on the ignition. Themotorcycle has to move forward

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at a speed above 5 km/h for thewheel sensors to be tested.Phase 1

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

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

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

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible national variant ofthe ABS warning light.

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 neither the ABSfunction nor the integral brak-ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

ASC self-diagnosisOE

BMW Motorrad ASC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The en-gine must be running and themotorcycle must reach a speedof at least 5 km/h in order forASC self-diagnosis to complete.

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

ASC symbol slow-flashes.

Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move.

ASC symbol slow-flashes.

ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC warning light goesout.

If an indicator showing an ASCfault appears when ASC self-diagnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ASC functionis not available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by a

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specialist 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.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.

Exceeding the specified en-gine speeds while running

in will lead to increased enginewear.Keep to the specified enginespeeds for running in.

Do not exceed the rpm limitsrecommended for running in.

Running-in speed

<4000 min-1

No full-load acceleration.Avoid low engine speeds at fullload.Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

Brake padsNew brake pads must "beddown" and therefore do notachieve their optimum frictionlevels during the first 500km. You can compensate forthis initial reduction in brakingefficiency by exerting greaterpressure on the levers.

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.

Riding off-roadTyre pressures

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.

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Wheel rims for riding off-road

This motorcycle is a tour-ing Enduro machine, which

means it can also be used forlight off-roading on unsurfacedtracks. Severe off-roading could,however, result in damage to thestandard cast-aluminium wheels.Use the cross-spoked wheelsavailable as optional extras forsevere off-roading.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen 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 brakepads 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.

Deactivatable ABS OE

You can deactivate the BMWMotorrad Integral ABS for off-roading ( 57).

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. 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. Thismakes the best possible useof the dynamic increase in loadat the front wheel. Remember

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to pull the clutch at the sametime. In the "panic braking situ-ations" that are trained so fre-quently braking force is appliedas rapidly as possible and withthe rider's full force exerted onthe brake levers; under these cir-cumstances the dynamic shiftin load distribution cannot keeppace with the increase in de-celeration and the tyres cannottransmit the full braking force tothe surface of the road. ABS hasto intervene to keep the frontwheel from locking; this increasesstopping distance.

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 brakesAfter 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 brakes have dried out.

Salt on brakesThe brakes may fail to takeeffect immediately if the

motorcycle was ridden on salt-covered roads and the brakeswere not applied for some time.Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the salt layer on the brakediscs and brake pads has beenremoved.

Oil or grease on brakesOil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerably

diminish braking efficiency.Especially after repair and main-tenance work, make sure that thebrake discs and brake pads arefree of oil and grease.

Dirt or mud on brakesWhen 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-

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pads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

Parking yourmotorcyclePlacing motorcycle onside stand

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.

Switch off the engine.Pull the handbrake lever.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.Use your left foot to extend theside stand fully.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on the

motorcycle with the side standextended.

Slowly lean the motorcycle tothe side until its weight is takenby the stand and dismount tothe left.

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

Turn the handlebars to full leftor right lock.Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.

On a gradient, the motor-cycle should always face

uphill; select 1st gear.

Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcyclefrom side stand

Unlock the steering lock.From the left, grip the handle-bars with both hands.Pull the handbrake lever.Swing your right leg over theseat and lift the motorcycle tothe upright position.Hold the motorcycle uprightand balanced.

An extended side stand cancatch on the ground when

the motorcycle is moving andlead to a fall.Retract the side stand beforemoving the motorcycle.

Sit on the motorcycle and useyour left foot to retract the sidestand.

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Placing motorcycle oncentre stand

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.

Switch off the engine.Dismount and keep your lefthand on the left handlebar grip.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Place your right foot on the pinof the centre stand, and pressthe stand down until its curvedfeet touch the ground.Place your full body weight onthe centre stand and at thesame time pull the motorcycleto the rear.

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.

Check that the motorcycle isstanding firmly.Lock the steering lock.

Removing motorcyclefrom centre stand

Unlock the steering lock.Place your left hand on the lefthandlebar grip.With your right hand, grip therear grab handle or the rearframe.Push the motorcycle forwardoff the centre stand.Check that the centre standhas fully retracted.

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.

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its wayonto the rear tyre. This couldcause a fall.Do not fill the tank past the bot-tom edge of the filler neck.

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Fuel can attack the materialof the windscreen and the

side slipstream deflectors, whichbecome dull or unsightly.Wipe off the windscreen and slip-

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stream deflectors immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.


Open the protective cap.Open the fuel tank cap withthe ignition key by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Refuel with fuel of the gradestated below; do not fill thetank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

Recommended fuelgrade

95 ROZ/RON (Super un-leaded)

91 ROZ/RON (Regularunleaded (fuel grade,usable with power- andconsumption-relatedrestrictions))

Usable fuel capacity

20 l

Reserve fuel

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

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Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad ASCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Tyre pressure monitoringRDCOE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABS OE

Partially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS adapts braking-forcedistribution between front andrear brakes to suit the load onthe motorcycle.

The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficult

to spin the rear wheel by openingthe throttle with the front brakeapplied to keep the motorcyclestationary (burn-out). Attemptedburn-outs can result in damageto the rear brake and the clutch.Do not attempt burn-outs.

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

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop tozero. If the brakes are appliedunder these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact with theroad surface. At this instant theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSmust assume an extremely lowcoefficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotate un-der all imaginable circumstances,because this is the preconditionfor ensuring directional stability.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjusts brak-

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ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.

What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?If the ABS system has to reducebraking force on account of thecircumstances described above,vibration is perceptible throughthe handbrake lever.When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is alsobuilt up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If thebrake pedal is depressed afterthe handbrake lever is pulled,the brake pressure built upbeforehand is perceptible ascounter-pressure sooner than isthe case when the brake pedal isdepressed either before or at thesame time as the brake lever ispulled.

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.

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad Integral ABS?Within the limits imposed byphysics, the BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS ensures directionalstability on any surface. The sys-tem is not optimised for specialrequirements that apply underextreme competitive situationsoff-road or on the 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 Integral ABS,

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exceptional riding conditions canlead to a fault message beingissued.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingoff-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 MotorradIntegral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.

Electronic enginemanagement with BMWMotorrad ASCOE

How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the speed of rotation of thefront wheel and the rear wheel.The differential is used to com-pute slip as a measure of thereserves of stability available atthe rear wheel. If slip exceeds acertain limit the electronic enginemanagement system intervenes,adapting engine torque accord-ingly.

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What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent to which the rider af-fects ASC control can be consid-erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage loose onthe motorcycle), especially whenstyle of riding takes rider and ma-chine close to the limits imposedby physics.The off-road mode can be activ-ated for off-roading. This modedelays ASC intervention slightlyin order to permit controlled drift-ing.The system is not optimised forspecial requirements that applyunder extreme competitive situ-ations off-road or on the track.You have the option of deactiv-ating the BMW Motorrad ASCsystem for these circumstances.

Even ASC is constrained bythe laws of physics. Invari-

ably, the rider bears responsibil-ity for assessing road and trafficconditions and adopting his orher style of riding accordingly.Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

Special situationsIn accordance with the laws ofphysics, the ability to accelerateis restricted more and more asthe angle of heel increases. Con-sequently, there can be a per-ceptible lag in acceleration out ofvery tight bends.

The speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared as onemeans of detecting a wheel'sincipient tendency to spin. If thesystem registers implausible val-ues for a lengthy period the ASCfunction is deactivated for safety

reasons and an ASC fault mes-sage is issued. Self-diagnos-is has to complete before faultmessages can be issued.The BMW Motorrad ASC canshut down automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.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.

Accelerating the motorcycle toa speed in excess of 10 km/hafter switching the ignition off

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and then on again reactivates theASC.

Slip can be increased byvery-heavy-duty massive-bartyres, with the result that ASCintervention occurs beforeoptimum forward accelerationis achieved. Under thesecircumstances, BMW MotorradASC should be deactivated.

If the front wheel lifts clear of theground under severe accelera-tion, the ASC reduces enginetorque until the front wheel re-gains contact with the ground.Under these circumstances,BMW Motorrad recommendsrolling the throttle slightly closedso as to restore stability with theleast possible delay.

When riding on a slippery sur-face, never snap the throttletwistgrip fully closed withoutpulling the clutch at the sametime. Engine braking torque cancause the rear wheel to lock, witha corresponding loss of stability.The BWM Motorrad ASC is un-able to control a situation of thisnature.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC OE

FunctionA sensor integrated into eachtyre measures the air temperat-ure and the air pressure insidethe tyre and transmits this in-formation to the control unit.Each sensor has a centrifugal-force tripswitch that does notenable transmission of the meas-ured values until the motorcyclehas accelerated to about 30 km/h. The display shows -- for

each tyre until the tyre-pressuresignal is received for the firsttime. The sensors continue totransmit the measured-value sig-nals for approximately 15 minutesafter the motorcycle comes to astop.The control unit can adminis-trate four sensors, so two dif-ferent sets of wheels with RDCsensors can be alternated onthe motorcycle. An error mes-sage is issued if wheels withoutsensors are fitted to a motorcycleequipped with an RDC controlunit.

TemperaturecompensationThe tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyretemperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrol

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stations and motorway serviceareas almost invariably showtemperature-dependent tyrepressures, so in most instancesthese gauge readings will nottally with the readings shown bythe multifunction display.

Tyre-pressure rangesThe RDC control unit differenti-ates between three air-pressureranges, all of which are paramet-erised for the motorcycle:

Air pressure within permittedtolerance.Air pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Air pressure outside permittedtolerance.

A warning is also issued if tyrepressure drops sharply but stayswithin the permitted tolerance.

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Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

CaseOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Luggage carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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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.

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycles

without constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planningmodifications, comply with allthe legal requirements. Makesure that the motorcycle doesnot infringe national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulations.

Power socketRatings

The supply to socket 1 and theextra socket available as an op-tional extra (OE) is cut off auto-matically if battery voltage is lowor the load exceeds the maxim-um permissible amperage.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the ignitionis subsequently switched off. In

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order to ensure that the drain onthe on-board power supply sys-tem is minimised, the supply tothe power socket is cut off ap-proximately 15 minutes after theignition is switched off, and it isalso temporarily interrupted dur-ing the start procedure.

Cable routingThe cables from the power sock-et to the auxiliary device must berouted in such a way that they:

do not impede the riderdo not restrict or obstruct thesteering angle and handlingcharacteristicscannot be trapped

Incorrectly routed cablescan impede the rider.

Route the cables as describedabove.

LuggageCorrect 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.

Fitting a luggage system will af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle. BMW Motorrad recom-mends limiting top speed to 180km/h if you ride with cases (OA)and/or topcase (OA) fitted to themotorcycle.

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.

Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Max. load in each case (OA),left and right: 10 kg.Max. load in topcase (OA): 5kg.

Case OA

Opening cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Hold down latch 2 and pull upcarrying handle 3.

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Press the ribbed part of rockerswitch 4.Hold the rocker switch downand open the lid of the case.

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 of

travel 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 the carry handle downuntil closed.The handle engages with anaudible click.Turn the key in the case lockin line with the forward direc-tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.

Adjusting case volumeOpen the case.Remove all its contents fromthe case.

To change the volume of thecase, engage pivot lever 1 atthe top or bottom limit position,as applicable.Pivot lever at top limit position:minimum volume.Pivot lever at bottom limit posi-tion: maximum volume.

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Removing cases

Turn key 1 in the case lock toright angles with the forwarddirection of travel.Hold down latch 2 and pull upcarrying handle 3.

Open locking lever 4.

Pull red release lever 5 up.Latching flap 6 pops up.Fully open the latching flap.A red bar appears in window 7.

Take a firm grip of the handleand lift the case out of theholder.

Installing case

Pull red release lever 1 up.Latching flap 2 pops up.Fully open the latching flap.Hold the case straight andlower it into the top holder.Push the latching flap downuntil a black bar appears inwindow 3.

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Push red release lever 1 down,while pressing on latchingflap 2.The latching flap engages.

Hook locators 4 of the case inthe holders.

Make sure that the case is se-cure in mushroom head 5.The mushroom head has to beadjusted accordingly if the casesits loose or refuses to latch.Close the carrying handle.Turn the lock with the key untilit is in line with the forward dir-ection of travel and remove thekey.

Luggage carrierExtra-large luggageplatformBy removing the luggage carrierwith the rear seat removed andcases (OA) installed, you havea large, flat luggage platformto which you can secure bulkyitems of luggage in various ways.Take care not to exceed thepermissible total weight of thecases.

Removing luggage carrierMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the rear seat ( 68)

with OA Case:Remove the cases ( 95)

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Remove three screws 1.Remove the sleeves and wash-ers.Remove luggage carrier 2.Install the rear seat ( 69)

Installing luggage carrierMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the rear seat ( 68)

with OA Case:Remove the cases ( 95)

Place luggage carrier 2 in posi-tion.Install screws 1 complete withthe corresponding sleeves andwashers.Install the rear seat ( 69)

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Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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General instructionsThe 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 re-pair work in the Repair Manualon DVD/CD-ROM (RepROM) foryour motorcycle, which is avail-able from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Some of the work calls for spe-cial tools and a thorough know-ledge of motorcycles. If youare in doubt consult a specialistworkshop, preferably your author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

ToolkitStandard on-board toolkit

1 Screwdriver with reversibleblade

Removing and installing turnindicator glassDisconnecting leads from bat-tery terminals

2 Extension for screwdriverblade

Adjusting damping for rearwheel

3 Open-ended spannerAdjust the mirror arm

4 Hook wrenchAdjusting spring preload, front

5 ExtensionFor use with hook wrench

6 Tool for oil capOpening and closing the cap ofthe oil filler neck

On-board toolkit servicekitYour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer can provide the on-board toolkit service kit that youwill need if you are consideringundertaking more extensive work.You will find information on un-dertaking work of this nature inthe Repair Manual on the DVD/CD-ROM also obtainable fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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1 Extending tool holderAdapters to accommodate alltoolsRemoving and installing sparkplugs

2 1/4" bits5x Torx, for example for remov-ing and installing rear wheel2x cross-head bits1x plain screwdriver bit

3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22

Removing and installing frontaxle

4 Electric torchLED bulb

5 Socket3x open-ended spanner, forexample for connecting anddisconnecting leads to batteryterminals

6 AdapterAdapter for 1/4" bits9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-apters

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.

The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The

higher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.

Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no more thana short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means thatthe engine will be operated withthe incorrect quantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Wait five minutes after switch-ing off the engine at operatingtemperature.

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Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.

The insufficient oil pres-sure warning does not fulfil

the function of an oil gauge. Theonly way of checking whether theoil level is correct is to check theoil sight glass.

Engine oil level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

max 0.5 l (Differencebetween MIN and MAX)

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

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

Topping up engine oilCheck the engine oil level( 101)

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.

Wipe the area around the fillerneck clean.Use the tool from the toolkitto remove the cap from theengine-oil filler neck.Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Install the cap of the oil fillerneck.

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Brake system, generalDependability of the brakesystemA fully functional brake system isa basic requirement for the roadsafety of your motorcycle.Do not ride the motorcycle if youhave any doubts about the de-pendability of the brake system.Under these circumstances havethe brake system checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-tem performed by a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking operation ofbrakes

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:

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

brake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyand under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage to thebrake system.

In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness.


Visually inspect left and rightbrake pads 1 to ascertain theirthickness. Viewing direction:Between wheel and fork tubetoward the brake caliper.

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Brake-pad wear limit,front

min 1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

The wear indicators(grooves) must be clearlyvisible.

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger clearly visible:

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

Checking rear brake padthickness

Brake pads worn pastthe minimum permissible

brake-pad thickness can causea reduction in braking efficiencyand under certain circumstancesthey can cause damage to thebrake system.In order to ensure the dependab-ility of the brake system, do notpermit the brake pads to wearpast the minimum permissiblebrake-pad thickness.


Visually inspect brake pads 1from the left to ascertain theirthickness.

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Brake-pad wear limit, rear

1 mm (Friction pad only,without backing plate)

Make sure that the brakedisc is not visible throughthe bore in the inboard brakeblock.

If the brake disc is visible:Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Brake-pad wearThe rear brake has a mechanicalbrake-pad wear indicator.

Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2is between the brake pads.How to interpret the marks:

Three rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 75 %Two rings visible: brake-padthickness is at least 50 %One ring visible: brake-padthickness is at least 25 %No rings visible: brake padsworn to wear limit; check asdescribed above

Brake fluidChecking 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 place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake fluid reservoir drops

as the brake pads wear.

Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal)

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.

Checking 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 place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Check the brake fluid level inreservoir 1.

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The brake fluid level in thebrake fluid reservoir drops

as the brake pads wear.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark. (Brake-fluid reservoirhorizontal)

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.

ClutchChecking clutch operation

Pull the clutch lever.The pressure point must beclearly perceptible.

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:

Have the clutch checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Checking clutch fluid levelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutch

fluid reservoir to rise.

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Clutch fluid level

Do not permit the clutch flu-id level to drop. (Motorcycleupright and handlebars instraight-ahead position)

If the fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

clutch system.Do not attempt to top up thesystem with fluids of any kind.

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-

cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

The clutch system is filledwith a special hydraulic

fluid that does not have to bechanged.

TyresChecking tyre tread depth

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 theminimum 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.

Top speedThe motorcycle's topspeed might be higher than

the maximum speed permittedfor the tyres. Excessive speedscan damage the tyres and thiscould cause accidents.Comply with the tyre-specificspeed restrictions.

Always bear the maximum per-missible top speed of the tyres

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in mind when riding a motorcyclefitted with massive-bar tyres.Affix a label stating the maximumpermissible speed in the rider'sfield of vision.

RimsChecking 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.

Checking spokes OE

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Draw the handle of a screw-driver or a similar instrumentacross the spokes and listen

to the notes of the individualspokes.

If the notes vary:Have the spokes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

WheelsRecommended tyresFor each size of tyre BMW Mo-torrad tests and classifies asroadworthy certain makes. BMWMotorrad cannot assess the suit-ability or provide any guaranteeof road safety for other tyres.BMW Motorrad recommendsusing only tyres tested by BMWMotorrad.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer or on the Inter-net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

RDC label OE

Incorrect tyre-removal pro-cedures can result in dam-

age to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer or spe-cialist workshop that the wheel isfitted with an RDC sensor.

If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, takecare not to damage the RDCsensor. Be sure to draw theattention of the authorised BMW

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Motorrad dealer or specialistworkshop to the fact that thewheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

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

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.

Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove securing screws 1 ofthe brake calipers on left andright.

Force the brake pads slightlyapart by rocking brakecalipers 2 back and forth Aagainst brake discs 3.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.

Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.


When removing the left brakecaliper, take care not to dam-age the ABS sensor cable.

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( 114)

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Remove axle clamping screw 4.Remove quick-release axle 5,holding the wheel as you doso.

BMW Motorrad provides anadapter for removing the

quick-release axle. This adaptercan be combined with a com-mercially available w/f 22 open-end or ring spanner. The BMWspecial tool number is 36 3 691and the adapter is available fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Lower the front wheel to theground between the front forks.

Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 6from the front-wheel hub.

Installing front wheelABS malfunctions on ac-count of incorrect speed

signal.Segmentation differs between in-dividual types of sensor ring; it isvery important to ensure that thecorrect sensor ring is installed.Install only the sensor ring thatmatches the motorcycle's con-struction status.

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.

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.

Install spacing bushing 6 in thewheel hub.

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Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the front forks.


There is a risk of damagingparts of the front brake,

particularly the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS, in the course of theprocedure described below.Take care not to damage thebrake system, in particular theABS sensor with cable and theABS sensor ring.

Take care not to dam-age the ABS sensor when

rolling in the front wheel.Note the ABS sensor whenrolling in the front wheel.

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the front forks.

Raise the front wheel, installquick-release axle 5 andtighten to specified tighteningtorque.

Quick-release axle in axleholder

50 NmTighten axle clamping screw 4to the specified torque.

Clamp screw of quick-release axle

19 NmRemove the front-wheel stand.

Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.


The cable of the ABSsensor could chafe through

if it comes into contact with thebrake disc.Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed correctly.

Route ABS sensor cable 7 asillustrated here.Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is clipped into holder 8.

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Install securing screws 1 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.

Brake caliper to slidertube

30 NmRemove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.

Braking efficiency is im-paired if the brake pads are

not correctly bedded against thediscs.Before riding off, always checkthat the brakes bite as soon as

the brake lever is pulled or thebrake pedal depressed.

Operate the brake severaltimes until the brake pads arebedded.

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

Place a support underneaththe rear wheel and removestuds 1.

Roll the rear wheel out towardthe rear.

Installing rear wheelRoll the rear wheel into positionat the rear-wheel adapter.Seat the rear wheel on therear-wheel adapter.

The wheel studs for thecross-spoked wheel (op-

tional extra) and the cast alumini-um wheel differ in length. Mix-ing up sets of studs or using thewrong studs would mean that therear wheel would not be correctly

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secured and this, in turn, couldresult in an accident.Use only wheel studs with thesame, approved length code. Donot oil or grease wheel studs.

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.

Install wheel studs 1 and tight-en to the specified torque indiagonally opposite sequence.

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

Tightening sequence: Tight-en in diagonally opposite se-quence

60 Nm

with OE Cross-spoked wheels:

Rear wheel to wheel car-rier

Tightening sequence: Tight-en in diagonally opposite se-quence

60 Nm

Front-wheel standUseA front-wheel stand for simple,safe changing of the front wheelis available from BMW Motorrad.You can obtain the front-wheelstand from your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support motorcycles not fittedwith a centre stand or withoutother auxiliary stands. A motor-cycle resting only on the frontwheel stand and the rear wheelcan topple.

Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand or another auxiliarystand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Installing front wheelstand

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

Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem.

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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.

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

If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raised

too far, the centre stand will liftclear of the ground and the mo-torcycle could topple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the centre standremains on the ground.

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

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective. If the brake or rear lightfails, the symbol is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning light,which lights up yellow. If the rearlight fails the second filament ofthe brake light shines at reducedbrightness to double as a rearlight. Even though you have thissubstitute rear light, the indicat-ors in the display tell you that abulb defect has occurred.



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The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

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.

Replace the low-beamand high-beam headlightbulb

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.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars all the wayto the left

Turn cover 1 for high-beamheadlight counter-clockwiseand remove it.

Turn cover 2 for low-beamheadlight counter-clockwiseand remove it.

Disconnect plug 3.

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Release spring clips 4 at topand bottom and swing themaside.

Remove bulb 5.Replace the defective bulb.

Low-beam headlight bulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

High-beam headlightbulb

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 5 with tab 7 inguide 6.

Engage spring clip 4 in thecatch.

Install plug 3.

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Turn cover 1 for high-beamheadlight clockwise to install.Make sure that the wordingTOP is at the top.Turn cover 2 for low-beamheadlight clockwise to install.Make sure that the wordingTOP is at the top.

Replacing parking-lightbulb


in the course of the operationsdescribed below.Always make sure that the

motorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Turn the handlebars all the wayto the right

Pull bulb carrier 1 out of theheadlight housing.Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket.Replace the defective bulb.

Parking-light bulb

W5W / 12 V / 5 WInstall the bulb in the bulbsocket.

Install bulb carrier 1 in theheadlight housing.

Replacing brake light andrear light bulb


in the course of the operationsdescribed below.

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Always make sure that themotorcycle is stable and firmlysupported.

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

Remove screws 1.Pull bulb housing 2 to the rearuntil it is clear of the holders.

Press bulb 3 into its socketand turn it counter-clockwise toremove.Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb of tail light/brakelight

P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Press bulb 3 into its socketand turn it clockwise to install.

There is only one positionin which the bulb can be

inserted into the socket.

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Seat bulb housing 2 in its hold-ers.Install screws 1.

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.Replace the defective bulb.

Front flashing turn indic-ator bulbs

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turn indicators:

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Rear flashing turn indicat-or bulbs

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turn indicators:

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Rear flashing turn indicat-or bulbs

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

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.

Air filterRemove the air filter

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the front seat ( 68)

Pull off side cover 1.

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Open quick-action adapters 2.Turn quick-action adapter 3 atthe inside to open and pull itout of the retainer.Pull side panel 4 at front out ofthe retainer and remove.

Remove three securingscrews 5.Remove fuel-tank cover 6.

Push out both retainers 1 bypressing at rear.Remove intake air pipe 2.

Pull out air filter 3 at the bot-tom.

Installing air filter

Insert air filter 3 into the air fil-ter housing at the top.

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Push the air filter into the airfilter housing at the bottom,making sure that the vanes arenot bent.

Position intake air pipe 2 onthe air filter housing.Push retainers 1 into the hold-ers until they engage with anaudible click.

Check that the throttle-valvecable is seated in guide 4 ofthe intake and that the throttlevalve is seated against thestop.

Install fuel-tank cover 6.

Install securing screws 5.

Press side panel 4 into the re-tainer at front.Close quick-action adapters 2.Turn quick-action adapter 3to the horizontal position andpress it into side panel 4.The quick-action adapter en-gages with an audible click.

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Insert the side cover intomount 1.Install the front seat ( 69)

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.

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

engine running can cause electricshock.Do not touch parts of the igni-tion system when the engine isrunning.

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 front seat ( 68)When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.Remove the protective capfrom the battery's positive ter-minal.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor battery,and the other end to the neg-

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ative terminal of the dischargedbattery.

The spring-strut screw canbe used as an alternative to

the battery's negative terminal.

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 terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive termin-als.

Remember to reinstall the pro-tective cap on the battery'spositive terminal.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the front seat ( 69)

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 dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe 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.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle's

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on-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Charging 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.If a battery has discharged to the

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

Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging can

be used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuit-able chargers could cause dam-age to the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). Ifyou are in doubt, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

Charge via the power sock-et, with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. Theon-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-

board socket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electron-ics. If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.

Charging battery whendisconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect the

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charger'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 batteryIf it is not standing firmly,the motorcycle could topple


Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Switch off the ignition.Remove the front seat ( 68)

Remove the holder for theRider's Manual.

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative batterylead 1 first.Open protective cap 2 for thebattery's positive terminal.Then disconnect positive bat-tery lead 3.Remove screw 4 of the batteryretaining strap.

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

Installing batteryPlace the battery in the batterycompartment, positive termin-al on the right in the forwarddirection of travel.Engage the battery retainingstrap at the bottom and push itover the battery.

Install screw 4 of the batteryretaining strap.

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Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.Never install the battery withoutthe protective cap.

Connect battery positive lead 3first.Close protective cap 2 for thebattery's positive terminal.Connect battery negativelead 1.Install the holder for the Rider'sManual.Switch on the ignition.

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentcluster, in order to ensure thatthe service-due indicator func-tions correctly.If you want to have the date set

consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Fully open the throttle once ortwice.The engine management sys-tem registers the throttle-valvepositions.Install the front seat ( 69)Set the clock ( 46)

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 132

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 132

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use the cleaning andcare products you can obtainfrom your authorised BMW Mo-torrad dealer. The substances inBMW Care Products have beentested in laboratories and in prac-tice; they provide optimised careand protection for the materialsused 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 brakes have dried out.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical 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

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

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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.

WindscreenClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the material of the

windscreen; the windscreen be-comes opaque or dull.Do not use cleaning agents.

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.

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Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.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 themotorcycle

Clean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the main and

side stand pivots with a suit-able 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. Au-thorised BMW Motorrad deal-ers can provide suitable auxili-ary stands.

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

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14810133

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start or is difficult to start

Possible cause Remedy

Kill switch activated Kill switch in operating position

Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. ( 74)

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 74)

Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever

No fuel in tank Refuel ( 81)

Battery not adequately charged Charge the battery when connected ( 126)

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper to slider tube

M8 x 32 10.9 30 Nm

Clamp screw of quick-releaseaxle

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in axle holder

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel to wheel carrier

Wheel flange with bushing or cutthread, M10 x 40 x 1.25

Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

Wheel flange with bushing or cutthread, M10 x 53 x 1.25

Tighten in diagonally oppositesequence

with OECross-spokedwheels:60 Nm

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror to clamping piece

M10 25 Nm

Clamping piece to clampingblock

M10 30 Nm

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Engine

Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil-cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally,two overhead camshafts, electronic enginemanagement

Displacement 1170 cm3

Cylinder bore 101 mm

Piston stroke 73 mm

Compression ratio 11.0:1

Nominal output 74 kW, Over: 7000 min-1

with OE Power reduction: 72 kW, Over: 7000 min-1

Torque 115 Nm, Over: 5500 min-1

Maximum permissible engine speed 7800 min-1

Idle speed 1150±50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, us-able with power- and consumption-related restric-tions)

Usable fuel capacity 20 l

Reserve fuel 4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change

Lubricant Engine oil, 20W-50

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.5 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SF or better.Engine oils of ACEA classification A2 or better.BMW Motorrad recommends not using syntheticoils for the first 10,000 km. Please do nothesitate to contact your authorised BMWMotorrad dealer if you have any questions relatingthe choice of a suitable engine oil for yourmotorcycle.

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Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 5 W- 30 -20...20 °C, Operation at low temperatures

SAE 10 W-40 -10...30 °C, Operation at moderate temperatures

SAE 15 W- 40 0 °C

SAE 20 W- 40 0 °C

SAE 5 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operationin all temperature ranges

SAE 10 W- 50 -20 °C, High-grade and synthetic oils, operationin all temperature ranges

Clutch

Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch

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Transmission

Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reactiondamper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves

Gear ratios

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.824 (31:17 teeth), Primary transmission ratio2.277 (41:18 teeth), 1st gear1.583 (38:24 teeth), 2nd gear1.259 (34:27 teeth), 3rd gear1.033 (31:30 teeth), 4th gear0.903 (28:31 teeth), 5th gear0.805 (29:36 teeth), 6th gear

Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspension BMW EVO lever

Gear ratio of final drive 2.82 : 1

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Running gear

Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, with anti-dive top fork bridge,leading link pivot-mounted on engine and tele-scopic forks, central spring strut supported byleading link and main frame

Spring travel, front 190 mm, At wheel

Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filledshock absorber, adjustable rebound damping andhydraulically adjustable spring preload

Spring travel, rear 200 mm, At wheel

Brakes

Front brakes, type hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Rear brakes, type Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

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Wheels and tyres

Tyre combinations recommended at time of goingto press (As at: 12.04.2007)

Front: Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 101 L, 110/80 R19 M/C (59V) TLRear: Bridgestone Trail Wing TW 152 L, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V) TL

Front: Bridgestone Battle Wing BW 501 R, 110/80 R19 M/C (59V) TLRear: Bridgestone Battle Wing BW 502 R, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V) TL

Front: Continental TKC 80, 110/80 B19 (59Q) TLM+SRear: Continental TKC 80, 150/70 B17 (69Q) TLM+Smax 160 km/hThe permissible top speed must be indicated byreadily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed inthe rider's field of vision).

Front: Dunlop Trailmax D 607 F, 110/80 R19 M/C(59V) TLRear: Dunlop Trailmax D 607 G, 150/70 R17 M/C(69V) TL

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Front: Metzeler MCE Karoo 2 Front, 110/80 R19M/C (59R) M+SRear: Metzeler MCE Karoo, 150/70 R17 M/C(69R) M+Smax 170 km/hThe permissible top speed must be indicated byreadily noticeable means (e.g. sticker affixed inthe rider's field of vision).

Front: Metzeler Tourance Front, 110/80 R19 M/C(59V) TLRear: Metzeler Tourance, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V)TL

Front: Michelin Anakee, 110/80 R19 M/C (59V)TLRear: Michelin Anakee, 150/70 R17 M/C (69V) TL

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 wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2

with OE Cross-spoked wheels: Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"

Tyre designation, front 110/80 R 19 M/C 59 V TL

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2

with OE Cross-spoked wheels: Cross-spoked wheel with 40 spokes, MT H2

Rear wheel rim size 4.00" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 150/70 R 17 M/C 69 V TL

Tyre pressures

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

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

Electrics

Rating of on-board socket 5 A

Fuses The circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronicfuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit isactive as soon as the ignition is switched on afterthe fault has been rectified.

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Battery

Battery designation EXT 14 BS

Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1 mm, Wear limit

Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig-nation

Bosch YR5LDE

NGK DCPR 8 EKC

Electrode gap of secondary spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When newmax 1 mm, Wear limit

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Lighting

High-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Low-beam headlight bulb H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Parking-light bulb W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb of tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Front flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Rear flashing turn indicator bulbs R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with OE White turn indicators: RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Frame

Frame type Two-part tubular-steel frame and load-bearingdrive unit

Type plate location On left side behind side cover

VIN location Front frame top centre

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Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2210 mm

Height of motorcycle 1380 mm, in DIN normal-load position; withoutmirrors, windscreen lowered

Width of motorcycle 915 mm, across mirrors

Front-seat height 840...860 mm, at unladen weight

Weights

Unladen weight 225 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permitted gross weight 425 kg

435 kg, with approval No. E1*2002/24*0199* -"increase in permissible gross weight"

435 kg

Maximum payload 200 kg

210 kg, with approval No. E1*2002/24*0199* -"increase in permissible gross weight"

210 kg

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Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h10148

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Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 150

BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 150

BMW Motorrad service network . . . 151

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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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 ServiceCard: on-the-spotbreakdown assistanceIn the event of a breakdown, theBMW Motorrad Service Card is-sued with each new BMW mo-torcycle enables you to accessan extensive range of servicessuch as breakdown assistance,motorcycle transportation etc.(details can differ from country tocountry). In the event of a break-

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down, contact the Mobile Serviceorganisation 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 motor-cycle dealer conducts the BMWpre-delivery check before hand-ing over the motorcycle to you.

BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in check hasto be performed when the mo-torcycle has covered between500 km and 1,200 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.The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 kmin advance when the time for aservice is approaching, on thebasis of the programmed values.

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

Item Odometerreading

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS, 16

Self-diagnosis, 75Switching off, 57Switching on, 58Warning, 33

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 92

Air filterInstallation, 122Removal, 121

Anti-theft alarmWarning for flat battery, 42Warning for weak battery, 42

ASCSelf-diagnosis, 76Switch off, 59Switching off, 59Switching on, 59, 60Toggling, 59Warning, 35

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 126Charging battery whendisconnected, 126Installation, 15, 127Maintenance instructions, 125Removal, 15Warning for battery chargecurrent, 28

BMW Motorrad service, 150BMW Motorrad Service

Card, 150Brake fluid

Checking level, 105Fluid level, front, 13Fluid level, rear, 13

Brake padsRunning in, 77Test, 103

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever, 62Checking operation, 103Technical data, 141

BulbsGeneral instructions, 115Replacing brake light and rearlight bulb, 118Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 116Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 116Replacing parking-lightbulb, 118Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 120Technical data, 146Warning for bulb failure, 28, 29

CCase

Adjusting, 94Closing, 94Installing, 95Opening, 93Removing, 95

Checklist, 73Clock

Adjusting, 46

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ClutchAdjusting clutch lever, 61Checking level, 11, 107Technical data, 139

Confirmation of maintenancework, 152

Currency, 7

DDamping

Adjusting, 11, 65

EElectrics

Technical data, 144Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 17, 56Engine

Starting, 74Technical data, 137Warning for engine electron-ics, 27

Engine oilChecking level, 11, 101Temperature gauge, 22Topping up, 11, 102

Warning for engine oil level, 31Warning for engine oilpressure, 27

Equipment, 7EWS, 45

Warning, 27

FFrame

Technical data, 146Front seat

Holders, 15Front-wheel stand, 114Fuel

Quantity reading, 22Refuelling, 81Warning for fuel down toreserve, 27

Fuel tank, 13Fuses, 144

GGear indicator, 22Grip heating, 17, 57

HHandlebar fittings

General view, left side, 16General view, right side, 17

Hazard warning flashers, 16, 17Switching off, 56Switching on, 55

HeadlightAdjusting, 11Adjustment for driving on left/driving on right, 67Beam throw, 67

Headlight flasher, 16Helmet holder, 69High-beam headlight, 16Horn, 16

IIgnition

Switching off, 44Switching on, 44

Immobiliser, 45Warning, 27

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Instrument clusterOverview, 18Sensor for instrumentlighting, 18

JJump starting, 124

KKeys, 44, 46

LLaying up, 132Lifting onto stand, 80Lights

Headlight flasher, 54High-beam headlight, 54Low-beam headlight, 54Parking light, 54Side light, 54

LuggageCorrect loading, 93

Luggage carrierInstallation, 97Removal, 96

MMaintenance, 151

General instructions, 100Mirrors

Adjusting, 62, 63Motorcycle

Parking, 80Restoring to use, 132

Multifunction displayAnti-theft alarm, 18Overview, 22

OOdometer and tripmeters

Resetting, 48Selecting readings, 47

Off-roading, 77On-board computer

Ambient temperature, 50Average consumption, 51Average speed, 50Oil level, 52Range, 52Reset the average consump-tion, 51

Reset the average speed, 51Selecting readings, 49

PPower socket, 11Pre-ride check, 75

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 140Refuelling, 81Removing from stand, 80Reserve

Warning, 27Residual range, 49Restoring to use, 132Rev. counter, 18Running gear

Technical data, 141Running in, 77

SSafety instructions, 72Seat

Adjusting seat height, 60Installing front seat, 69

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Installing rear seat, 69Lock, 11Overview, 15Removing front seat, 68Removing rear seat, 68

Service, 150Status indicators on thedisplay, 23

Service Card, 150Side stand

For starting, 74Spark plugs

Technical data, 145Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjusting, 13, 63Starter, 17Steering lock

Locking, 45

TTechnical data

Brakes, 141Bulbs, 146Clutch, 139

Electrics, 144Engine, 137Frame, 146Rear-wheel drive, 140Running gear, 141Spark plugs, 145Standards, 7Transmission, 140Tyre pressures, 4, 144Wheels and tyres, 142

Telltale lights, 18Toolkit, 15

Service kit, 100Standard equipment, 100

Torques, 135Transmission

For starting, 74Technical data, 140

Troubleshooting chart, 134Turn indicators

Left, 16Right, 17Switching off, 17, 55Switching on left, 55

Switching on right, 55Type plate, 11Tyre pressure monitoring RDC

Label on wheel rim, 109Status indicators, 53Warning, 35, 36, 38, 39

TyresChecking tyre pressures, 66Inflation pressures, 4, 144Recommended tyres, 109Running in, 77Technical data, 142Top speed, 108

VVehicle

General view, left side, 11General view, right side, 13Laying up, 132

WWarning lights, 18

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WarningsMode of presentation, 24

Warnings, overview, 26, 30, 32,34, 37, 41

Wheels, 113Checking rims, 109Installing front wheel, 111Installing rear wheel, 113Remove the rear wheel, 113Removing front wheel, 110Technical data, 142

WindscreenAdjusting, 11, 61

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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.

© 2007 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:

FuelRecommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded

91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded(fuel grade, usable with power-and consumption-related restric-tions)

Usable fuel capacity 20 l

Reserve fuel 4 l

Tyre pressuresTyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold

2.5 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold2.9 bar, two-up and/or with lug-gage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No. 01 41 7 706 72106.2007, 5th edition

*01417706721**01417706721*

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Applies to: Motorcycles with hand protectorsOA

Possibility of malfunction due to incorrectly posi-tioned hand protectorIf the hand protector is twisted out of position relative to the handlebar lever to the extent that the two come into contact, there is a possibility of the handlebar lever remaining continuously in the partly operated position. This is turn can cause problems with the clutch or brake function, depending on which lever is affected.Possible causes can be:– Crash or fall– Lack of due care when trans-

porting the motorcycle– Threaded fasteners working

loose

– Impermissible ergonomic set-tings (see Rider's Manual, "Adjusting clutch lever//han-dlebar lever" or, as applicable, "Adjusting brake lever/handle-bar lever").

• Before riding off, always check that there is nothing to impede the movement of the clutch lever and the handbrake lever.

Checking freedom of movement of handlebar levers

The movement of the handlebar levers is not impeded if– you can insert a finger into the

gap between the handlebar lever and the hand protector,

or– the handlebar lever is easily

pushed forward from its nor-mal released position.

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BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 41 7 714 311 04.2008

Aligning hand protector

• Push the handlebar lever fully forward. Turn the hand protec-tor until the tip of the handlebar lever touches the cross on the label.

• Have the settings and the threaded-fastener tightening torques checked by a special-ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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