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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 andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14Underneath the trim pan-el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 16Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21Standard status indicat-ors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Status indicators with on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Status indicators withtyre pressure monitoring(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . 24Warnings issued by the on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . 37

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobiliserEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 43

Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)RDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 51Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 53Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 62Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Parking your motorcycle . . . . 70Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6 Engineering details. . . . . 75Brake system with BMWMotorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Tyre pressure monitoringRDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81General instructions . . . . . . . . . 82Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 91General instructions . . . . . . . . . 92Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 108Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 124Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Protective wax coating . . . . 126Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 126Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

10 Technical data . . . . . . 127Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 128Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 129Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 134Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 135Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Riding specifications . . . . . . 140

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141BMW Motorrad service. . . . 142BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142BMW Motorrad mobilityservices - roadside assist-ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 143Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Confirmation of service . . . . 149

General instructions

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.

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-stahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

RDC Tyre pressure control(ReifenDruck-Control)

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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 theDeutsches Institut für Normunge.V. (DIN). Versions for individualcountries may differ.

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

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General views

General views

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

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

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

Underneath the trim panel . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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General view, left side1 Power socket ( 82)2 Seat lock ( 59)3 Engine-oil filler neck and

oil dipstick ( 93)

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler neck ( 71)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 97)3 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber (VIN) (on steering-headbearing)Type plate (on steering-head bearing)

4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 96)

5 Coolant level indicator (be-hind side panel) ( 98)Coolant filler neck (behindside panel) ( 99)

6 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 55)

7 Adjuster for damping char-acteristic, rear suspension( 56)

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Underneath the seat1 Location of first-aid kit

(OA)2 Toolkit3 Payload table4 Table of tyre pressures5 Helmet holder ( 60)6 Rider's Manual7 Tool for adjusting spring

preload ( 55)

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Underneath the trimpanel1 Battery ( 118)2 Intake air silencer ( 116)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 with on-board com-

puter OE

Operating the on-boardcomputer ( 43)

2 with BMW MotorradABS OE

Operating the ABS( 53)

3 Horn4 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 50)Hazard warning flashers( 51)

5 High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher ( 50)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 52)2 Starter button ( 65)3 with heated handlebar

grips OE

Grip heating ( 52)4 Flashing turn indicators,

right ( 50)Hazard warning flashers( 51)

5 Cancel button, flashingturn indicators ( 50)Pushbutton, cancel hazardwarning flashers ( 51)

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Instrument panel1 Telltale lights ( 22)2 Speedometer3 Operation of the clock

( 42)4 Multifunction display

( 22)5 Operating the odometer

( 42)with on-board com-puter OE

Operation of the stopwatch( 47)

6 Telltale light, anti-theftalarm (OE)Sensor for instrument light-ing

with on-board com-puter OE

Warning light for enginerpm ( 48)

7 Rev. counter

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The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

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Headlight1 Low-beam headlight2 High-beam headlight3 Side light

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Status indicators

Status indicators

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

Status indicators with on-boardcomputer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

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

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

ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display

1 Clock ( 42)2 Odometer and tripmeters

( 42)

Telltale lights

1 High-beam headlight2 Flashing turn indicators,

left3 Idle4 Flashing turn indicators,

right

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date for thenext service 1 is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. The month is shown as atwo-digit number and the year asa four-digit number, with a colonas separator, so in this examplethe next service is due in March2007.

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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 advance ofthe forecast due date 2. 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 sevice-due indicatorappears more than a month

before the service date, the datesaved in the instrument clustermust be adjusted. This situationcan occur if the battery was dis-connected for a prolonged periodof time.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Status indicators withon-board computer

with on-board computerOE

Multifunction display

1 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computer( 43)

2 Gear indicator ( 23)3 Coolant temperature

( 24)4 Fuel capacity ( 24)

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or Nfor neutral appears on the

display.

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

lights up.

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Coolant temperatureThe horizontal bars abovethe temperature symbol

indicate the coolant temperature.

Fuel capacityThe horizontal bars abovethe fuel-pump symbol in-

dicate the remaining quantity offuel. The top bar is larger thanthe others and the quantity offuel it represents is significantlylarger.Once you have refuelled, thegauge briefly shows the originallevel, before the reading is up-dated.

Status indicatorswith tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC)

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

1 Tyre-pressure readout( 49)

The figures shown in thetyre-pressure readings are

temperature-compensated (seethe section entitled "Engineeringdetails").

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are indicated by thewarning lights 1 or by the 'Gen-eral' warning light 2 showing incombination with a text warningor a warning symbol in the multi-function display. 'General' warn-ing light 2 shows red or yellow,depending on the urgency of thewarning.

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Warning symbols 1 and 2 canappear on the multifunction dis-play. Text warnings such as 3,for example, appear in the odo-meter panel and are accompan-ied by warning-triangle symbol 4.

If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropriatewarning lights and warning sym-bols appear. You can call up textwarnings to alternate with theodometer readings ( 42). Thestatus of the 'General' warninglight matches the most urgentwarning.

The possible warnings are listedon the next page. 3

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)

EWS appears onthe display.

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 27)


Engine in emergency-operation mode( 28)

Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 28)


Bulb defective ( 28)

LAMP appears onthe display.

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light showsyellow.

Warning-triangle symbolappears on the display.

EWS appears on the display.Possible cause: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 reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

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

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

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Refuelling ( 71).

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

The temperature symbolflashes.

Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated could

result in engine damage.You must comply with the in-structions below.

Possible cause:If the coolant level is too low.

Check the coolant level ( 98).If the coolant level is too low:

Top up the coolant ( 99).

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.

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

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preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Engine in emergency-operation mode


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.

Possible cause: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

Warning light for engine-oilpressure flashes.

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 whetherthe oil level is correct is to checkwith the oil dipstick.

Possible cause:The engine-oil level is too low.

Check the engine oil level( 93).

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 94).

Possible cause:The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-cient.

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.

Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

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LAMP appears on the display.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

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

Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, parkinglight, rear-light, brake-light orturn-indicator bulb defective.

Visually inspect to ascertainwhich bulb is defective.Replacing low-beam headlightbulb ( 110).Replacing high-beam headlightbulb ( 110).Replacing parking-light bulb( 112).

Replace the brake light andrear light bulb ( 114).Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 113).

Warnings issued by theon-board computer


The ambient-temperature read-ing flashes.

Possible cause: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 warningsMode of presentation

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

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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 ABS start onpage ( 76), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 32)

Lights up ABS fault ( 32)

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Self-diagnosis notcompleted


ABS warning light flashes.

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

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

ABS deactivatedABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.


Activate the ABS function( 53).

ABS faultwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS warning light shows.

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

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the ABS functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed informationon situations that can lead toan ABS fault ( 77).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

RDC warningswith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Mode of presentation

Warning symbol 1 indicates acritical tyre pressure, and the cor-responding reading for the fronttyre pressure 2 or the rear tyrepressure 3 flashes.

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If the critical value is closeto the limit of the permiss-

ible tolerance range, the readingis accompanied by the 'General'warning light showing yellow. Ifthe tyre pressure registered bythe sensor is outside the per-missible tolerance range, the'General' warning light flashesred.

The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad RDC start onpage ( 78), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Tyre pressure close to limit of permittedtolerance ( 35)

The critical pres-sure flashes.

Flashes red Appears on the dis-play

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 35)

The critical pres-sure flashes.

"--" or "-- --"is displayed.

Signal transmission disrupted ( 35)


Sensor defective or system error( 36)

"--" or "-- --"is displayed.


Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 36)

RdCappears onthe display.

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Tyre pressure closeto limit of permittedtolerance



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

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

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

on temperature compensationand adjusting pressure in thesection entitled "Engineeringdetails".

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

General warning lightflashes red.


The critical pressure flashes.Possible cause: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 "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-

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mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed above thisthreshold ( 78).

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.

Possible cause:Wireless communication with theRDC sensors has been disrupted.Possible causes include radio-communication systems operat-ing in the vicinity and interferingwith 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 orsystem error



"--" or "-- --" is displayed.Possible cause:Motorcycle is fitted with wheelsnot equipped with RDC sensors.

Fit wheels and tyres equippedwith RDC sensors.

Possible cause:One or two RDC sensors havefailed.

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

Possible cause:A system error has occurred.

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

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak



RdCappears on the display.

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This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause: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 pressurecontrol system can remain opera-tional.

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

Anti-theft alarmwarnings

with anti-theft alarm OE


The text warning dWA appears,accompanied by a warning-tri-angle symbol to indicate that thisis a warning.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

Possible cause: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.

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

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 40

Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 42

On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control) RDC . . . . . . . . . 49

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 41).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with case OA

with topcaseOA

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

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 66)

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.The battery can be rechargedvia the on-board socket.

Locking handlebarsTurn the handlebars all the wayto left

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Turn the key to position 3,while moving the handlebarsslightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobiliserEWSProtection against theftThe electronic immobiliser EWShelps protect your BMW mo-torcycle from theft, and this en-hanced security is at your dis-posal without any need for you to

set parameters or activate addi-tional systems. The engine of amotorcycle fitted with this elec-tronic immobiliser can be startedonly with the keys that belong tothe vehicle. You can also haveyour authorised BMW Motor-rad dealer bar individual keys, forexample if a particular key goesmissing. The engine cannot bestarted with a key that has beenbarred.

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.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 has

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been 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.

Press and hold down button 1until the hours number 2flashes.

Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the hours number is cor-rect.Press and hold down the but-ton until the minutes number 3flashes.Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the minutes number iscorrect.Hold down the button until theminutes number stops flashing.This completes the process.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readings



If necessary, use button 1 toswitch from the stopwatch tothe odometer.

Repeatedly press button 2 untilthe value you want appears inpanel 3.

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The following values can be dis-played:

Total distance covered 3Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)Warnings, if applicable

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

Press and hold down button 2until the tripmeter reading isreset.

On-board computerwith on-board computerOE

Selecting readingsSwitch on the ignition.

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the valueyou want.

The following values can be dis-played in panel 2:

Ambient temperature (°C)

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Average speed

Average consumption

Current consumption

Range

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 temperature drops be-low 3 °C the temperature dis-play flashes to draw 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.

Resetting average speedSwitch on the ignition.Select average speed.

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Press and hold down button 1until the average-speed readingis reset.

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 1until the average-consumptionreading is reset.

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Current consumption

Current consumption 1 is shown.

Range

The range readout 1 indicateshow far you can ride with the fuelremaining in the tank. The figureis calculated from the level offuel in the tank and a postulatedaverage consumption, stored inmemory, that is not always thesame as the average that can beviewed on the display.On account of the shape of thetank, accurate measurement ispossible only when fill level iswithin a certain range: if you re-fuel to above this range the pro-cessor cannot tell exactly howmuch fuel is on board. Under

these circumstances the instru-ment shows a minimum rangethat is based on the measurablequantity of fuel. The > symboltells you that this is an estimatedfigure. A more accurate figurefor range is shown as soon asthe fuel level can be measuredexactly.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 the rangereadout cannot be updated.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

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

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Stopwatch

You can switch from the odo-meter reading to a stopwatch 1.The readout is in hours, minutes,seconds and tenths of a second,with dots as separators.By swapping the functions ofbutton 2 and the INFO buttonon the handlebar fitting you canmake the stopwatch easier touse (as a lap timer) as you ride.If you swap the functions in thisway the stopwatch and the odo-meter are operated by means ofthe INFO button and you must

use button 2 to operate the on-board computer.The stopwatch continues to timein the background if you switchback temporarily to the odometerreading. Similarly, the stopwatchcontinues timing if you temporar-ily switch off the ignition.

Operating stopwatch

If necessary, use button 1 toswitch from the odometer tothe stopwatch.

When the stopwatch isstopped, press button 2 tostart timing with the stopwatch.When the stopwatch is running,press button 2 to stop timingwith the stopwatch.Press and hold down button 2to reset the stopwatch.The stopwatch shows0.00.00.0.

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Changing buttonfunctions

Press button 1 and button 2at the same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.FLASH (redline warning) ap-pears, along with ON or OFF.Press button 2.LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON orOFF appear.Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.

ON: Stopwatch operated bymeans of the INFO button onthe handlebar fitting.OFF: Stopwatch operated bymeans of button 2 in the in-strument panel.To save the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.

Redline warning

The redline warning indicatesthat engine revolutions havereached the rev. counter's redsegment. The anti-theft alarm

telltale light 1 flashes red to in-dicate that the engine is red-lining.The signal remains active un-til you shift up or reduce enginespeed. You can activate or deac-tivate the redline warning.

Activating redline warning

Press button 1 and button 2at the same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.FLASH (redline warning) ap-pears, along with ON or OFF.

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Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.ON: Redline warning activated.OFF: Redline warning deactiv-ated.To save the setting, pressbutton 1 and button 2 atthe same time and holdthem down until the readingchanges.

Tyre pressuremonitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)RDC


Viewing tyre-pressurereadings


Repeatedly press button 2 un-til the tyre-pressure readingsappear on the display.

Tyre-pressure readings 3 arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The front tyrepressure is on the left; the read-

ing on the right is the rear tyrepressure. -- -- appears dir-ectly after the ignition is switchedon, because the sensors do nottransmit tyre pressures until thefirst time the motorcycle acceler-ates to more than 30 km/h.

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.

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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 top section of switch 1to switch on the high-beamheadlight.Press bottom section ofswitch 1 to operate theheadlight flasher.

Parking lightSwitch off the ignition.

Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 andhold it in this position until theparking lights come on.Switch the ignition on and offagain to switch off the parkinglights.

Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators


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 to switch onthe left flashing turn indicator.

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Press button 2 to switch onthe right flashing turn indicator.

Press button 3 to switch offthe flashing turn indicators.

Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers


The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning 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.

Press buttons 1 and 2 at thesame time to switch on thehazard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.

Press button 3 to switch offthe hazard warning flashers.

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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.

A Normal operating position(run)

B Engine switched off.

You cannot start the engineunless the kill switch is in

the run position.

Grip heatingwith heated handlebar grips OE

1 Grip-heating switch

The handlebar grips have two-stage heating. Stage two is forheating the grips quickly: it is ad-visable to switch back to stageone as soon as the grips arewarm. Grip heating can be ac-tivated only when the engine isrunning.

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 switched

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off 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 ABSwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

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

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

ABS warning light shows.

Release button 1 within twoseconds.

ABS warning light remainsON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

Activating ABS function

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

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

completed it starts flashing.Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

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

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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.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

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

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the span

between the clutch lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the clutchlever and the handlebar grip.

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

clutch lever forward.

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 thehandbrake lever while rid-

ing the motorcycle can lead toaccidents.Do not attempt to adjust thehandbrake lever unless the mo-torcycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween the brake lever andthe handlebar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1counter-clockwise to reducethe span between the brakelever and the handlebar grip.

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

handbrake lever forward.

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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

Adjusting mirror arm

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

Mirror to clamping ele-ment

20 Nm

Push the protective cap overthe threaded fastener.

Spring preloadSettingIt 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

Remove the seat ( 59).

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Remove on-board toolkit 1.

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, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn knob 2clockwise.If you want to reduce springpreload, use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn knob 2counter-clockwise.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Turn the adjusting screwcounter-clockwise as far as itwill go (Full load of fuel, withrider 85 kg)

Stow on-board toolkit 1.Install the seat ( 60).

DampingSettingDamping must be adapted to suitthe surface on which the motor-cycle is ridden and to suit springpreload.

An uneven surface requiressofter damping than a smoothsurface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

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Adjusting damping forrear wheel

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

You adjust the damping char-acteristic by turning adjustingscrew 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.

Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

Turn adjusting screw as faras it will go clockwise, thenback it off 2 turns. (Full loadof fuel, with rider 85 kg)

TyresChecking tyre pressure

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

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

At high road speeds, tyrevalves installed perpen-

dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a sudden loss oftyre pressure, fit a valve cap withrubber sealing ring to the rear

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tyre and make sure that the capis screwed on firmly.

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

Tyre pressure, front

2.2 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)

2.2 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.5 bar (one-up, at tyre tem-perature 20 °C)

2.9 bar (two-up and/or withluggage, at tyre temperature20 °C)

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.

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. Under

these 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.

Adjusting headlight beamthrow

Slacken screws 1 on left andright.

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

Beam-throw basic setting

Slacken screws 1 on left andright.Tilt the headlight slightlyabout its horizontal axis untilarrowhead 2 is pointing towardmarker 3.Tighten screws 1 on left andright.

SeatRemoving seat


Turn the key to the left in seatlock 1 and hold it in this pos-ition while pressing down thefront part of the seat.

Lift seat 2 at the front and re-lease the key.Remove the seat and placeit, rubber buffers down, on aclean surface.

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Installing seat

Engage the seat in holders 3.Firmly press down on the seatat the front.The seat engages with an aud-ible click.

Helmet holderRemove the seat ( 59).

Use a plastic-sheathed steelcable to secure the helmet tohelmet holder 1 on left or right.

If it is attached on the leftside of the motorcycle,

there is a possibility of the hel-

met being damaged by the hotend silencer.If possible, attach the helmeton the right-hand side of themotorcycle.

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

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

Pass the steel cable throughthe helmet and the holder andposition cable and helmet asshown here.Install the seat ( 60).

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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

HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

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

Restricted angle of heelwith lowered suspensionOE

If the suspension is lowered themotorcycle's angle of heel is sub-ject to restriction.

When a motorcycle withlowered suspension is cor-

nering, certain components can

come into contact with the sur-face at an angle of heel that isless than that to which the rideris accustomed, and under certaincircumstances this can result in afall.Carefully try out the limits ofthe motorcycle's angle of heeland adapt your style of ridingaccordingly.

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 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.

Alcohol and drugs

Even 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.

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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 voltage

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.

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.

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Tampering with thecontrol unit of theelectronic engine-management system

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.

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchDamping-characteristic settingand spring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressuresCases correctly installed andluggage secured

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

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

GearboxYou can start the engine whenthe gearbox is in neutral or if youpull the clutch with a gear en-gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-til after you have switched on theignition, as otherwise the enginewill refuse to start.

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Starting engine

Kill switch in run position a.

Gearbox lubrication is en-sured only when the engine

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

Switch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 65)


ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 66)

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 the

engine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

The engine starts.If the engine refuses to start,consult the troubleshootingchart in the section entitled"Technical data". ( 128)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the instruments and the telltaleand warning lights when the ig-nition is switched on: this is thePre-Ride-Check The test is abor-ted if you start the engine beforeit completes.

Phase 1The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing tothe limit values on their scales.At the same time, all the warn-ing lights and telltale lights areswitched on in succession.

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In the block of telltale andwarning lights on the left:Telltale light for high-beamheadlightGeneral warning light, yellowWarning light for fuel down toreserveWarning light for oil pressurewith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

plus:ABS warning lightIn the block of telltale andwarning lights below thespeedometer:Telltale light for left turn indic-atorsTelltale light for neutralTelltale light for right turn indic-ators

Phase 2The 'General' warning lightchanges from yellow to red.

Phase 3The rev. counter and speedo-meter needles both swing backto rest. At the same time, all thewarning lights and telltale lightsswitched on in the initial phaseare switched off in reverse se-quence.

If a needle did not move or if awarning light or telltale light didnot show as specified above:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the

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

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

ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

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

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


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


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ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

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

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

Running inThe first 1000 km

While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently.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

<5000 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 have to beddown before they can achievetheir optimum friction levels. Youcan compensate for this initial re-

duction in braking efficiency byexerting greater pressure on thelevers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

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

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

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

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Riding off-roadTyre pressure

Tyre pressures reduced foroff-road riding impair the

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

Wheel rims for riding off-roadBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for damageafter off-roading.

Dirt or mud on brakes

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

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

until 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 ABSwith BMW Motorrad ABS OE

You can deactivate the ABSfunction of the BMW MotorradABS for off-roading ( 53).

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 use ofthe dynamic increase in load at

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


ABS has to intervene to keepthe front wheel from locking; thisincreases stopping 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 brakes

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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

Salt on brakes

The 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 brakes

Oil 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.

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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 themotorcycle 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

with centre stand OE

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.Grip the rear frame with yourright hand.Use your right foot on the pinof the centre stand to 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 road surface. 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.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

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

The volume of the tank canbe utilised to the full only

when the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand.

Open the protective cap.

Use the ignition key to unlockthe fuel filler cap and pop thecap open.

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

When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

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

Recommended fuelgrade

91 ROZ/RON (Regular un-leaded)

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

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

Securing motorcyclefor transportation

Make sure that all componentsthat might come into contactwith straps used to secure themotorcycle are adequately pro-

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tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

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

Risk of damaging compon-ents.

Take care not to trapcomponents such as brake linesor wires.

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

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

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Brake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 78

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS


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 braking

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

directional stability. As soon asis registers the actual circum-stances, the system reacts in-stantly and adjusts braking forceaccordingly to achieve optimumbraking.

Rear wheel liftUnder very severe and suddendeceleration, however, under cer-tain circumstances it is possiblethat the BMW Motorrad ABS willbe unable to prevent the rearwheel from lifting clear of theground.If this happens the out-come can be a highsiding situ-ation in which the motorcycle canflip over.

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

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

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

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

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

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

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

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

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

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

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momentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad ABS is unable tocounteract their effects.

Tyre pressuremonitoring RDC


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 -- foreach tyre until the tyre-pressuresignal is received for the firsttime. The sensors continue totransmit the measured-value sig-nals for approximately 15 minutes

after 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.

TemperaturecompensationTyre pressure is a temperature-sensitive variable: pressure in-creases as tyre temperature risesand decreases as tyre temper-ature drops. Tyre temperaturedepends on ambient temperat-ure, on the style of riding and theduration of the ride.The tyre-pressure readingsshown by the multifunctiondisplay are temperature-compensated; the reference tyre

temperature for these readingsis always 20 °C. The air linesavailable to the public in petrolstations and motorway serviceareas have gauges that do notcompensate for temperature; thereading shown by a gauge ofthis nature is the temperature-dependent tyre pressure. Inmost instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tally withthe pressures shown by themultifunction display.

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

Tyre pressure within permittedtolerance.Tyre pressure close to limit ofpermitted tolerance.Tyre pressure outside permit-ted tolerance.

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

Pressure adaptationCompare the RDC readingson the multifunction displaywith the value in the table onthe inside cover of the Rider'sManual. Then use the air line tocompensate for the differencebetween the RDC reading andthe value in the table.

Example: According to the Rider-'s Manual, tyre pressure shouldbe 2.5 bar, but the reading in themultifunction display is 2.3 bar.The gauge on the air line shows2.4 bar. You must now increasetyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif-ference between the value in thetable and the RDC reading; whenthe air-line gauge shows 2.6 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 103).

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout 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 all thelegal requirements. Make surethat the motorcycle does notinfringe the national road-vehicleconstruction and use regulationsapplicable in your country.

Power socketRatings

The supply to the socket 1 is cutoff automatically if battery voltageis too low or the load exceedsthe maximum rating.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories only when the ignitionis switched on. The accessoryremains operational if the ignitionis subsequently switched off. Inorder to ensure that the drain onthe on-board power supply sys-

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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.

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

Ensure that the case volumeson the left and right are equal.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom of the cases and towardthe inboard side.Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the cases and the

speed limit for riding with caseson the motorcycle.

Payload of cases

see label in case

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with

cases fitted to the motorcycle

see label in case

with topcaseOA

Note the maximum permiss-ible payload of the topcase andthe speed limit for riding with atopcase on the motorcycle.

Payload of topcase

see label in topcase

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Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with top-

case fitted to the motorcycle

see label in topcase

with tank rucksackOA

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

Payload of tank rucksack

max 5 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the

tank rucksack fitted to the mo-torcycle

max 130 km/h

with rear softbagOA

Note the maximum permissiblepayload of the rear softbag and

the speed limit for riding with arear softbag on the motorcycle.

Payload of rear softbag

max 1.5 kg

Maximum permissiblespeed for riding with the

rear softbag fitted to the mo-torcycle

max 130 km/h

Lashing luggage

Loop the luggage straps overthe bar between the motor-cycle and stops 1.

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Position luggage strap 2 asshown here with a stuffbag asexample.Check that the luggage is se-cure.

Caseswith case OA

Opening cases

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

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

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

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Close case lid 5.The lid engages with an aud-ible click.

Closing the carry handlewhile the case lock is in

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

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

tion of travel and remove thekey from the lock.

Adjusting case volumeOpen the case and remove allits contents.

To adjust 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.Close the case.

Removing cases

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

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

Installing cases

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

Engage rest 6 in case carrier 7.

Turn the case toward the mo-torcycle, pushing mount 9all the way onto mushroomhead 8.

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

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Topcasewith topcaseOA

Opening topcase

Turn key 1 in the topcase lockto the vertical position.Press and hold down yellowlatch 2 and pull out carryhandle 3.

Push yellow button 4 forwardand at the same time push thetopcase lid up.

Closing topcase

Press down firmly on topcaselid 1 to close.

Closing the carry handlewhile the topcase lock is

horizontal can result in damageto the locking tongue.Make sure that the topcase lockis vertical when you close thecarry handle.

Push carry handle 3 up.The handle engages with anaudible click.Turn the key in the topcaselock to the horizontal positionand remove the key from thelock.

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Adjusting topcase volume

Open the topcase and removeall its contents.To adjust the volume of thetopcase, engage pivot lever 1at the front or rear limit posi-tion, as applicable.Pivot lever at rear limit position:minimum volume.Pivot lever at front limit posi-tion: maximum volume.Close the topcase.

Removing topcase

Turn key 1 in the topcase lockto the vertical position.Hold down yellow latch 2 andpush carry handle 3 down.

Pull red release lever 4 up.

Latching flap 5 pops up.Fully open latching flap 5.Take a firm grip of the handleand lift the topcase out of theholder.

Installing topcase

Fully open latching flap 5, ifnecessary pulling red releaselever 4 to the rear.

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Engage the topcase in frontholders 6 of the topcase carrierplate.

Press the topcase onto thetopcase carrier plate at therear.

Push latching flap 5 fullyclosed and hold it in thisposition.Push red release lever 4 for-ward.The latching flap engages.Close the carry handle.Turn the key to the horizontalposition and remove.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

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

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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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 repairwork in the Repair Manual onDVD for your motorcycle, whichis available from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer.

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

ToolkitStandard toolkit

1 Screwdriver handle2 Reversible screwdriver

bladeWith star-head and plain-tip ends

3 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 17

4 Torx wrench, T405 Reversible screwdriver

bladeWith star-head and TorxT25

Service toolkitwith service toolkitOA

1 Extending tool holderholds all tools by means ofadapters, and for removingthe spark plug

2 1/4" bitsBits of various sizes

3 3/8" adapter for socket-head screws, w/f 22for removing the quick-release axle from the frontwheel

4 Electric torch

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5 SocketOpen-ended spanners ofvarious sizes

6 AdapterTo accommodate the 1/4" bits and the 9x12 mmand the 3/8" universal-jointadapter

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 that

the 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.

Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.Switch off the engine.Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.with centre stand OE

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

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Use a dry cloth to wipe gaugelength 2 cleanSeat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.

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Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 94).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

Have the oil level correctedby a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Install the oil dipstick.

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

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

without enough oil, but the same

also applies if the oil level is toohigh.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Check the engine oil level( 93).Install the oil dipstick.

Brake systemReliabilityA 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.

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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 brake-padthickness, front brakes


Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing direc-tion: Between wheel and frontsuspension toward brake cal-iper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,front

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

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

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

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Checking brake padthickness, rear brakes


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

Brake-pad wear limit, rear

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.The wear indicators must beclearly visible.)

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

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

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

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

Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

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

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

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Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front(visual inspection)

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark.

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

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


Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, rear(visual inspection)

DOT4 brake fluid

Do not permit the brake fluidlevel to drop below the MINmark.

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.

CoolantChecking coolant level


Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-tion: Between windscreen andright side panel.

Coolant, specified level

Antifreeze

between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

If the coolant drops below thepermitted level:

Top up the coolant.

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Topping up coolant

Open cap of expansion tank 1.Using a suitable funnel, top upwith coolant until the level iscorrect.Close the cap of the expansiontank.

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 playTurn the handlebars all the wayto left

Pull clutch cable 1 as far aspossible away from the clutchlever.

Measure clutch play Abetween the handlebar fittingand the clutch cable.

Clutch play

1 mm (Handlebars turnedfully left, between handlebarfitting and clutch cable)

Clutch play is out of tolerance:Adjust the clutch play ( 99).

Adjusting clutch play

Slacken nut 3.To increase clutch play: screwnut 2 up.

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To reduce clutch play: screwnut 2 down.Check the clutch play ( 99).Repeat the steps in this pro-cedure until clutch play is setcorrectly.Tighten nut 3.

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.


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.

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 spokesMake 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 listento the notes of the individualspokes.

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

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ChainLubricating chain

Dirt, dust and inadequatelubrication will result in ac-

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

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

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

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

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

Chain deflection

30...40 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)

with lowered suspensionOE

20...30 mm (Motorcycle withno weight applied, supportedon its side stand)

If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:

Adjust the chain sag ( 101).

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

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Slacken quick-release axlenut 1.Slacken locknuts 2 on left andright.Use adjusting screws 3 on leftand right to adjust chain sag.Check the chain sag ( 101).Make sure that scale read-ings 4 are the same on left andright.Tighten locknuts 2 on left andright.

Locknut of the final-drivechain tensioning screw

19 Nm

Tighten quick-release axlenut 1 to the specified tight-ening torque.

Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm

100 Nm

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

Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.

The tips of the sprocket teethmust remain inside the chainlinks.

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

Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

WheelsTyre recommendationFor each size of tyre BMWMotorrad tests certain makes,and approves those that itcertifies as roadworthy. If BMWMotorrad has not approved thewheels and tyres, it cannotassess their suitability or provideany guarantee of road safety.Use only wheels and tyres ap-proved by BMW Motorrad foryour type of motorcycle.You can obtain detailed informa-tion from your authorised BMW

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

Effect of wheel size onABSWheel size is very important as aparameter for the ABS. In partic-ular, the diameter and the widthof a motorcycle's wheels are pro-grammed into the control unitand are fundamental to all cal-culations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels to

your motorcycle, it is very import-ant to consult a specialist work-shop beforehand, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. In some cases, the data pro-grammed into the control unitscan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.

RDC labelwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

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

age to the RDC sensors.Be sure to notify the authorised

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

Remove the front wheelPlace the motorcycle on a suit-able auxiliary stand.with centre stand OE


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Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.

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( 108).

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

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.

Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Remove spacing bushing 4from the left-hand side of thewheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

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

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Slip spacing bushing 4 intothe left-hand side of the wheelhub.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

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

Roll the front wheel into posi-tion between the forks, makingsure that the brake disc passesbetween the brake pads.

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

Quick-release axle, front,in axle holder

30 Nm

Remove the front-wheel stand.Firmly compress the front forksseveral times.Tighten axle clamping screw 2to the specified torque.

Clamp of quick-releaseaxle

19 Nm


Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.

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.

Make sure that the ABS sensorcable is routed as shownhere.

Remove the auxiliary stand, ifinstalled beforehand.

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

Remove screw 1 and removethe speed sensor from its bore.

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


Remove axle nut 2.Slacken locknuts 3 on left andright by turning them counter-clockwise.Back off adjusting screws 4 onleft and right by turning themcounter-clockwise.Remove adjusting plate 5 andpush the axle in as far as it willgo.

Remove quick-release axle 6and remove adjusting plate 7.

Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and disen-gage chain 8 from the sprock-et.

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Roll the rear wheel back until itis clear of the swinging arm.

The sprocket and thespacer sleeves on left

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

Installing rear wheel

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

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

Roll the rear wheel into theswinging arm, making sure thatthe brake disc passes betweenthe brake pads.

Roll the rear wheel as farforward as possible and loopchain 8 over the sprocket.

Seat left adjusting plate 7 inthe swinging arm and installquick-release axle 6 in the

brake caliper and the rearwheel.Make sure that the axle fits in-to the recess of the adjustingplate.

Install right adjusting plate 5.

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Install nut 2, but do not tightenit at this point.

without centre standOA

Remove the auxiliary stand.

Insert the speed sensor intothe bore and install screw 1.

Adjust the chain sag ( 101).

Front-wheel standInstalling front wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

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

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

Place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.

Use basic stand (0 402 241)with front-wheel adapter(0 402 242).Slacken adjusting screws 1.Push the two adapters 2 apartuntil the front forks fit betweenthem. Adjust the adapter studsto suit the front suspension.Use locating pins 3 to set thefront-wheel stand to the de-sired height.Centre the front-wheel standrelative to the front wheel andpush it against the front axle.

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

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


If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far the centre stand will

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

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.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

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

The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

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The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.

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

Replacing low-beamheadlight bulb


Remove cover of low-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb ( 111).

Turn cover of low-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.

Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb

Remove cover of high-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Replacing low-beam and high-beam headlight bulb ( 111).

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Turn cover of high-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb

Disconnect plug 1.

Disengage spring clips 2 fromthe fastenings and swing themaside.Remove bulb 3.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulbs for the low-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Install bulb 3, making sure thatalignment is correct.Close and lock spring clips 2.

Connect plug 1.

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Replacing parking-lightbulb


Remove cover of low-beamheadlight 1 by turning itcounter-clockwise.

Pull parking-light bulb 1 out ofthe headlight housing.

Remove the bulb from the bulbholder.


Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.

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Insert parking-light bulb 1 intothe headlight housing.

Turn cover of low-beam head-light 1 clockwise to install.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear

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

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.

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Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOA

LED / 12 V

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

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

Install screw 1.

Replacing brake light andrear light bulb

The LED rear light can be re-placed only as a complete unit.Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Replacing number-platelight bulbs


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Remove screw 1 from themudguard cover and removethe cover.

Pull bulb holder 2 out of thelight carrier.

Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.


Bulb for number-platelight

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert the bulb into the bulbsocket.

Seat bulb holder 2 in the lightcarrier.

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Hold the mudguard cover inposition and install screw 1.

Air filterRemoving air filter

Remove the centre trim panel( 121).

Remove screws 1.Remove air-filter cover 2.

Remove air filter 3.

Installing air filter

Install air filter 3.

Hold air-filter cover 2 in posi-tion.Install screws 1.

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Install the centre trim panel( 121).

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.

Remove the centre trim panel( 121).When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.

Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to posit-ive terminal 2 of the dischargedbattery and the other end tothe positive terminal of thedonor battery.Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor batteryand the other end to negativeterminal 1 of the dischargedbattery.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-

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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 1 first,then disconnect the secondjump lead from the positiveterminals 2.

Do not use proprietarystart-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the centre trim panel( 121).

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential if

warranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:

Keep the surface of the 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'son-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 charger

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connected directly to the batteryposts.

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.

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

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-board

systems 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 thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

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

Remove the batteryRemove the centre trim panel( 121).

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Switch off the ignition.

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Begin by removing threadedfastener 1 of the negative lead.Then remove threaded fasten-er 2 of the positive lead.Remove screws 3 on left andright and remove the batteryretainer.

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

Installing battery

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that theservice-due indicator functionscorrectly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Insert the battery into the bat-tery compartment, with thepositive terminal on the rightin the direction of travel.

Place the battery retainer inposition, making sure that theleads are correctly routed atposition 4.Install screws 3 on left andright.

Connection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Install screw 2 securing thepositive lead.Then install screw 1 securingthe negative lead.

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Install the centre trim panel( 121).Set the clock ( 42).

Removing centre trimpanel

Remove the seat ( 59).

Remove screws 1 on left andright.

Remove four screws 2.Disconnect the plug from thesocket.Remove the centre trim panel.

Installing centre trimpanel

Connect the plug to the sock-et.

Manoeuvre the centre trimpanel into position. Make surethat all three tabs 3 on left andright engage the side panels.

Install four screws 2.

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Install screws 1 on left andright.Install the seat ( 60).

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 126

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

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

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

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

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

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of 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 of the instrument panelBlack, unpainted parts

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If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

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

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

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 motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots, the side standpivots and the centre standpivots (if the motorcycle is fit-

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

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

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

Restoring motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14010127

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.

Possible cause Remedy

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

Side stand Retract the side stand ( 64).

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 64).

Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 71).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 118).

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper to fork leg

ASA screw with washer, M10 x 40 38 Nm

Clamp of quick-release axle

M8 x 25 19 Nm

Quick-release axle, front, in axleholder

M16 x 1.5 30 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm

M16 x 1.5 100 Nm

Mirror arm Value Valid

Mirror to clamping element

M14 x 1 20 Nm

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Mirror arm Value Valid

Clamping element to clampingblock

M10 30 Nm

Chain Value Valid

Locknut of the final-drive chaintensioning screw

M8 19 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow-ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders andheads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox anddry sump lubrication

Displacement 798 cm3

Cylinder bore 82 mm

Piston stroke 75.6 mm

Compression ratio 12 : 1

Nominal output 52 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min-1

with power reductionOE 25 kW, - at engine speed: 5000 min-1

Torque 75 Nm, - at engine speed: 4500 min-1

with power reductionOE 57 Nm, - at engine speed: 3000 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1

Idle speed 1250+50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded

Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 2.9 l, with filter change2.7 l, without filter change0.3 l, additional, if swing-arm shaft cover is re-moved

of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes

Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C

SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C, Operation in winter

SAE 15W-40 ~-10 °C

Oil grades Mineral oils of API classification SF through SH.BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-ives, because they can have a detrimental effecton clutch operation. Please do not hesitate tocontact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealerif you have any questions relating the choice of asuitable engine oil for your motorcycle.

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Permissible viscosity classes

SAE 10 W-40 ~-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures

SAE 15 W-40 ~-10 °C

Clutch

Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath

Transmission

Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-gine block

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.943 (35/68 teeth), Primary transmission ratio1:2.462 (13/32 teeth), 1st gear1:1.750 (16/28 teeth), 2nd gear1:1.381 (21/29 teeth), 3rd gear1:1.174 (23/27 teeth), 4th gear1:1.042 (24/25 teeth), 5th gear1:0.960 (25/24 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Chain drive

Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm

Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17 / 41

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 180 mm, At wheel

Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm

Type of rear suspension Direct-pivot central spring strut with steplesslyadjustable rebound-stage damping

Spring travel at rear wheel 170 mm, At wheel

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Brakes

Front wheel

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 2-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Rear wheel

Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1-pistonfloating caliper and fixed disc

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

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

Front wheel

Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"

Tyre designation, front 110 / 80 R 19

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Rear wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 R 17

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.2 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-perature: 20 °C

Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, at tyre temperature: 20 °C2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, at tyre tem-perature: 20 °C

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Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A

Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, thecircuit is active as soon as the ignition is switchedon after the fault has been rectified.

Battery

Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 14 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8...0.9 mm, When new

Lighting

Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V

Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

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Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOA LED / 12 V

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W

with LED turn indicatorsOA LED / 12 V

Frame

Frame type Tubular spaceframe

Type plate location Steering head, front top

VIN location Steering head, right

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2280 mm, across front wheel to number-platecarrier

Height of motorcycle 1240 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

Width of motorcycle 845 mm, across mirrors without mirrors

Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with dual seat, low OE

without lowered suspensionOE790 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with lowered suspensionOE 765 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

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Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1820 mm

with dual seat, low OE

without lowered suspensionOE1780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

with lowered suspensionOE 1710 mm, Without rider at unladen weight

Weights

Unladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel

Permissible gross weight 436 kg

with lowered suspensionOE 349 kg

Maximum payload 237 kg

with lowered suspensionOE 150 kg

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Riding specifications

Top speed max 190 km/h

with power reductionOE max 147 km/h

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 142

BMW Motorrad mobility services -roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

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BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

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Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW ServiceCompleted

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Odometer reading



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Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



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Stamp, signature

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

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Control, 16Engineering details, 76Operation, 53Self-diagnosis, 66Warnings, 29

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 82

Air filterInstallation, 116Position on the motorcycle, 15Removal, 116

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 18Warnings, 37

BBattery

Charging, 119Charging battery whenconnected, 118Installation, 120Maintenance instructions, 118Removal, 119

Stowage, 15Technical data, 137

BMW Motorrad service, 142Brake fluid

Checking fluid levels, 96Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, 95Running in, 67

BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 54Checking operation, 94Safety instructions, 68Technical data, 135

BulbsGeneral instructions, 109Overview, headlights, 20Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 110Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 110Replacing number-plate lightbulbs, 114

Replacing side-light bulb, 112Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 113Technical data, 137Warning for bulb failure, 28

CCase

Operation, 85Chain

Adjusting sag, 101Checking sag, 101Checking wear, 102Lubricating, 101

Checklist, 64Clock, 22

Adjusting, 42Control, 18

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 54Checking operation, 99Technical data, 133

Confirmation of maintenancework, 144

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CoolantChecking fill level, 98Filler neck, 13Fill-level indicator, 13Temperature gauge, 23, 24Topping up, 99Warning forovertemperature, 27

Currency, 7

DDamping

Adjuster, rear, 13Adjusting rear, 56

Dimensions, 138Display

See multifunction display, 18

EElectrics

Technical data, 137Electronic immobiliser EWS, 41

Warning, 27Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 17Operation, 52

EngineControl, 17Starting, 64Technical data, 131Warning for engineelectronics, 28

Engine oilChecking fill level, 93Dipstick, 11Filler neck, 11Technical data, 132Topping up, 94Warning for engine oilpressure, 28

Equipment, 7

FFirst-aid kit

Stowage, 14Frame

Technical data, 138Front-wheel stand

Installing, 108Fuel

Filler neck, 13Fill-level indicator, 23, 24

Refuelling, 71Technical data, 132Warning for fuel down toreserve, 27

Fuses, 137

GGear indicator, 23General views

Headlight, 20Instrument panel, 18Left handlebar fitting, 16Left side of motorcycle, 11Right handlebar fitting, 17Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 14Underneath the trim panel, 15

Grip heatingControl, 17Operation, 52

HHandlebar fittings

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

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Hazard warning flashersControl, 16, 17Operation, 51

HeadlightBeam throw, 58Driving on right/driving onleft, 58Overview, 20

Headlight flasher, 16Helmet holder, 14, 60High-beam headlight

Control, 16Switching on, 50Telltale light, 22

Horn, 16

IIdle

Telltale light, 22Ignition

Switching off, 40Switching on, 40

Instrument clusterOverview, 18

JJump starting, 117

KKeys, 40, 41

LLaying up, 126Lights

Headlight flasher, 50Parking light, 50Switching on high-beamheadlight, 50Switching on low-beamheadlight, 49Switching on the side lights, 49

Low-beam headlightSwitching on, 49

LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 83

MMaintenance intervals, 143

MirrorsAdjusting, 55

Mobility services, 142Motorcycle

Laying up, 126Parking, 70Restoring to use, 126

Multifunction display, 18Status indicators, 22

OOdometer and tripmeters, 22

Control, 18Operation, 42

Off-roading, 68On-board computer

Ambient temperature, 44Average consumption, 45Average speed, 44Control, 16Current consumption, 46Operation, 43Range, 46Redline warning, 48Status indicators, 23

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Stopwatch, 47Warnings, 29

PParking, 70Parking light, 50Power socket, 11, 82Pre-ride check, 65

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 134Refuelling, 13, 71Reserve volume

Warning, 27Restoring to use, 126Rev. counter, 18Rider's Manual

Stowage, 14Running gear

Technical data, 134Running in, 67

SSafety instructions

Brakes, 68General, 62

SeatInstallation, 59Lock, 11Removal, 59

Service, 142Service-due indicator, 22Side light

Switching on, 49Spark plugs

Technical data, 137Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjuster, rear, 13Adjusting rear, 55Tools, 14

Starting, 64

Status indicatorsSee also warnings, 22Standard status indicators, 22With on-board computer, 23With RDC, 24

Steering lock, 40Stopwatch

Control, 18

TTechnical data

Battery, 137Brakes, 135Bulbs, 137Clutch, 133Dimensions, 138Electrics, 137Engine, 131Engine oil, 132Frame, 138Fuel, 132Rear-wheel drive, 134Running gear, 134Spark plugs, 137Standards, 7

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Transmission, 133Weights, 139Wheels and tyres, 135

Telltale lights, 22Toolkit

Contents, 92Stowage, 14

TopcaseOperation, 88

Torques, 129Transmission

Technical data, 133Transportation

Lashing, 72Troubleshooting chart, 128Turn indicators

Control, left, 16Control, right, 17Operation, 50Telltale light, 22

Type plate, 13

Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 103Engineering details, 78Operation, 49Status indicators, 24Warnings, 32

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 57Checking tread depth, 100Pressures, 136Recommendation, 102Running in, 67Table of tyre pressures, 14Technical data, 135

VVehicle identification number, 13

WWarning light for engine rpm, 18Warnings, 24

Mode of presentation, 24With ABS, 29With anti-theft alarm, 37With on-board computer, 29

With RDC, 32Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 34Weights, 139

Payload table, 14Wheels

Change of size, 103Checking rims, 100Installing front wheel, 104Installing rear wheel, 107Remove the front wheel, 103Remove the rear wheel, 106Technical data, 135

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