K1600GTL Rider Manual

BMW Motorrad

Rider's ManualK 1600 GTL

The UltimateRiding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com-pany stamp)

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 . . . . . 13Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 14Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 16Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 17Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . 21Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 22

Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 23Warning and telltalelights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Ignition switch/steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Electronic immobiliserEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 43On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 48Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 52Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Dynamic Traction ControlDTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58slipstream deflector . . . . . . . . . 58Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 59Stowage compartments . . . . . 61Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . 70Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 76Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Parking your motorcycle . . . . 82

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Securing motorcycle fortransportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

6 Engineering details. . . . . 87Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 89Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradDTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Tyre pressure monitoringRDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Electronic Suspension Ad-justment ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97General instructions . . . . . . . . . 98Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Navigation device . . . . . . . . . . . 99Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 109General instructions . . . . . . . 110Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . 110Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 125Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 136Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Protective wax coating . . . . 138Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 138Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

10 Technical data . . . . . . 139troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 140Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 141Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 145Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 147Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Anti-theft alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . 150Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Riding specifications . . . . . . 152

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153BMW Motorrad service. . . . 154BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154BMW Motorrad mobilityservices - roadside assist-ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 155Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Confirmation of service . . . . 161

12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

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

DTC Dynamic Traction Con-trol.

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ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustmentElectronic SuspensionAdjustment.

RDC Tyre pressure monitoring(ReifenDruck-Control)

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes option-al extras (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessor-ies (OA). This explains why themanual may also contain de-scriptions of equipment whichyou have not ordered. Pleasenote, too, that your motorcyclemight not be exactly as illus-trated in this manual on accountof country-specific differences.If your BMW was supplied withequipment not described inthis Rider's Manual, you will

find 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 on

the basis of the data, illustrationsor descriptions in this manual. 1

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General views

General views

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

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

Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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General view, left side1 Clutch-fluid reservoir

( 117)2 Fuel filler neck ( 83)3 Operating panel for the

audio system (see separateuser guide)

4 Seat lock ( 57)5 Control for rear-seat heat-

ing (on the seat) ( 54)6 Payload table

Table of tyre pressures7 Adjuster, spring preload

( 63)8 Adjuster for damping char-

acteristic ( 64)9 Storage compartment

( 61)10 adjustable shift lever

( 62)11 slipstream deflector

( 58)

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General view, right side1 Vehicle Identification Num-

ber (above engine oil fillerneck)

2 Power socket ( 98)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 114)4 Coolant level indicator (be-

hind side panel) ( 116)5 Type plate (on front sus-

pension)6 slipstream deflector

( 58)7 Engine-oil filler neck and

oil dipstick ( 110)8 Stowage compartment of

the audio system ( 61)9 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 115)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 50)23 Cruise control system con-

trol ( 59)4 Hazard warning flashers

( 52)5 Windscreen control

( 58)6 Operation of the flashing

turn indicators ( 52)7 Horn

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8 Multi-controller and MENUbuttonOperation of the multifunc-tion display ( 43)Operation of the audio sys-tem (see the appropriateinstructions for use)

with Dynamic TractionControl (DTC) OE

Control for DTC ( 55)with Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA) OE

Operating ESA ( 65)9 Select the favourite menu.

( 47).

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Handlebar fitting, right1 with central lockingOE

Operation of the centrallocking system ( 66)

2 Selection of the ride mode( 56)

3 Emergency off switch (killswitch) ( 52)

4 Starting engine ( 78)

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Underneath the seat1 Rider's Manual2 Fuses ( 133)3 Battery ( 130)4 Standard toolkit ( 110)

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Instrument panel1 Speedometer2 Release for navigation slot3 Warning and telltale lights

( 25)4 with navigation systemOA

Navigation device ( 99)5 Ambient-light brightness

sensor (for adapting thebrightness of the instru-ment lighting)

6 Rev. counter7 Control for tripmeters

( 49)8 Multifunction display

( 20)

The brightness of the warn-ing lights and telltale lights,

the display and the instrumentneedle and gauge lighting is ad-apted automatically to suit ambi-ent brightness.

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Status indicators

Status indicators

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

Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tyre pressures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Multifunction display1 Ride mode ( 56)2 Coolant temperature3 Area for warnings ( 26)4 Menu area ( 43)

Area for messages relatingto the audio system

5 Status-indicator panel ofthe on-board computer( 48)

with tyre pressure monit-oring (RDC)OE

RDC readings6 Status indicators for seat

heating ( 53)Status indicators forhandlebar grip heating( 53)

with Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

ESA settings7 Tripmeter ( 49)8 Total distance covered9 Clock ( 47)10 Fuel level

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11 Gear indicator; "N" indic-ates neutral

Meaning of symbols

Meanings of the symbols at posi-tion 1:

Average consumption1 and 2 since last reset

( 48)

Range with fuel now onboard ( 22)

Average speed since lastreset ( 48)

Ambient temperature( 22)

Tyre pressures ( 22)

Stopwatch ( 48)

Travel times ( 49)

Date (display mode de-pends on the time format

selected) ( 47)

Oil level ( 23)

2 Rear-seat heating ON3 Handlebar grip heating ON4 Front-seat heating ON

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with Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA)OE

5 Damping6 Vehicle load

RangeThe range readout indic-ates how far you can ride

with the fuel remaining in thetank. The figure for average con-sumption used to calculate rangeis not shown and might not bethe same as the average-con-sumption reading that appears onthe display.You must put at least five litres of

fuel into the fuel tank for the newlevel to be registered correctly.If the sensor cannot register thenew level the range readout can-not be updated.When the motorcycle is proppedon its side stand the slight angleof inclination means that thesensor cannot register the fuellevel correctly. This is the reasonwhy the range is calculated onlywhen the side stand is in the re-tracted position.

The calculated range is onlyan approximate reading.

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

Ambient temperatureWhen the motorcycle is ata standstill the heat of the

engine can falsify the ambient-temperature reading. If the effect

of the engine's heat becomes ex-cessive, -- temporarily appearson the display.

If ambient temperaturedrops below 3 °C this

warning appears, drawingyour attention to the risk ofblack ice forming. The displayautomatically switches from anyother mode to the temperaturereading when the temperaturedrops below this threshold forthe first time.

Tyre pressureswith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

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The tyre-pressure readings arebased on a reference tyre tem-perature of 20 °C. The fronttyre pressure is on the left 1;the reading on the right 2 is therear tyre pressure. "-- --"appears directly after the ig-nition is switched on, becausethe sensors do not transmit tyrepressures until the first time themotorcycle accelerates to morethan 30 km/h.

If the pressure in a tyre drops toa critical level the correspondingstatus indicator shows red.

The tyre warning symbolalso appears on the display.

The "General" warning lightflashes red.

The detailed description of BMWMotorrad RDC starts on page( 94).

Oil levelThe oil-level indicator givesyou an indication of the en-

gine oil level.

The preconditions for the oil levelcheck are as follows:

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

The readings mean:

OK: Oil level is correct

CHECK!: Check the oil levelthe next time you stop for fuel.

– – –: Oil level cannot bemeasured (conditions as statedabove not satisfied).

Service-due indicatorIf a service is due, for abrief period after the pre-

ride check the service symbolappears on the display and theservice-due date shows insteadof the odometer reading.

If the service is overdue theGeneral warning light briefly

shows yellow and the servicesymbol lights up continuously.

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If the countdown to the nextservice is less than one month,service-due date 1 appears onthe display.

If the motorcycle covers long dis-tances in the course of the year,under certain circumstances it

might be necessary to have itserviced at a date in advanceof the forecast due date. If thecountdown distance to the earlyservice is less than 1000 km,countdown distance 2 appearson the display.

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

month before the service date,the date saved in the instrumentcluster must be adjusted. Thissituation can occur if the batterywas disconnected.

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Warning and telltalelights1 ABS warning light ( 34)2 with Dynamic Traction

Control (DTC) OE

DTC warning light ( 35)3 Telltale light of the left turn

indicators4 Warning light for fuel down

to reserve ( 31)5 Telltale light for neutral6 High-beam headlight tell-

tale light7 Telltale light of the right

turn indicators8 Warning light for engine

electronics9 with anti-theft alarm

(DWA)OE

Anti-theft alarm telltale light( 70)

1011 Telltale light of cruise con-

trol ( 59)

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12 General warning light, incombination with warningsin the display ( 26)

WarningsMode of presentationWarnings are indicated by thecorresponding warning lights.

Warnings for which there is nodedicated warning light are indic-ated by 'General' warning light 1showing in combination with awarning symbol such as, for ex-ample, 2 appearing in the mul-tifunction display. The 'General'warning light shows red or yel-low, depending on the urgency ofthe warning.

Up to four warning symbols canbe displayed at any given time.The status of the 'General' warn-ing light matches the most ur-gent warning.The possible warnings are listedon the next pages.

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Warnings, overviewWarning light Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Electronic immobiliser active ( 31)

Lights up Fuel-level readingturns yellow

Fuel down to reserve ( 31)

Lights up red Temperature read-ing turns red

Coolant temperature too high ( 31)

Lights up Engine fault ( 31)

Flashes Severe engine fault ( 32)

Appears on the dis-play

Engine-oil level too low ( 32)

Lights up red Appears on the dis-play

Insufficient battery charge current( 32)


On-board system voltage low ( 33)

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Warning light Status indicators Meaning


On-board system voltage critical ( 33)


Rear light failure ( 33)


Front light failure ( 34)


Light failure ( 34)


Ice warning ( 34)

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 34)

Lights up ABS fault ( 34)

Quick-flashes DTC intervention ( 35)

Slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed( 35)

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Lights up DTC switched off ( 35)

Lights up DTC fault ( 35)

Flashes red + tyre pressure inred

Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-ance ( 36)

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

Signal transmission disrupted ( 36)

Lights up yellow + "--" or "----" appears onthe display.

Sensor defective or system error( 37)


Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak( 37)

Lights up red Appears on the dis-play

Light direction of the low-beam headlightnot known ( 38)


Beam-throw adjustment of the low-beamheadlight restricted ( 38)

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Headlight aiming changed ( 38)


Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 39)


Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 39)


Central locking locked ( 39)

briefly shows yellow Appears on the dis-play

Service overdue ( 39)

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light showsyellow.

Key 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 reserveReserve-fuel symbol lightsup

Fuel-level reading turns yellow.

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

Refuel ( 83).

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

The temperature reading turnsred.

Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated could

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

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,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Engine faultThe engine symbol lightsup.

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Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a fault.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Unusual engine response is apossibility.Adapt your style of riding accord-ingly. Avoid accelerating sharplyand overtaking.

If you continue to ride be pre-pared for unusual engine beha-viour (low power, poor throttleresponse, abrupt stalling, etc.)Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Severe engine faultThe engine symbol flashes.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has dia-gnosed a severe fault.

An engine fault that canlead to severe consequen-

tial damage has been detected.Adapt your style of riding accord-ingly. Ride slowly, avoid acceler-ating and overtaking.If possible, have the motorcyclepicked up.

If you continue to ride be pre-pared for unusual engine beha-viour (low power, poor throttleresponse, abrupt stalling, etc.)Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Engine-oil level too lowThe oilcan symbol appearson the display.

Possible cause:The electronic oil-level sensorhas registered an excessively lowoil level. Check the engine-oillevel with the dipstick the nexttime you stop to refuel:

Check the engine oil level( 110).

If the oil level is too low:Top up the engine oil ( 112).

Insufficient battery chargecurrent


The battery symbol appearson the display.

A discharged battery canrender various systems un-

available, for example the lights,the engine or the ABS. This canresult in dangerous situations.If possible, do not continue yourjourney.

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Battery is not being charged. Ifyou continue to ride the motor-cycle the on-board electronicswill drain the battery.Possible cause:Alternator or alternator drive de-fective

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

On-board system voltagelow

The split battery symbolappears on the display.

Generator power is only just suf-ficient to supply all consumersand charge the battery.

Possible cause:Too many consumers switchedon. On-board system voltagetends to drop particularly at low

engine rpm and when the engineis idling.

When riding at low engine rpmswitch off consumers that arenot necessary for road safety(e.g. heated body warmer orauxiliary headlights).

On-board system voltagecritical


The split battery symbolappears on the display.

Generator power is no longersufficient to supply all consumersand charge the battery. In orderto ensure that the engine canbe started and the motorcycleridden, the on-board electronicsswitch off the electricity supplyto the on-board sockets and theauxiliary headlights. In extremecases the seat heating and the

grip heating might also be shutdown.Possible cause:Too many consumers switchedon. On-board system voltagetends to drop particularly at lowengine rpm and when the engineis idling.

When riding at low engine rpmswitch off consumers that arenot necessary for road safety(e.g. heated body warmer orauxiliary headlights).

Rear light failureGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Bulb symbol with arrowpointing to the rear appears

on the display.

Possible cause:Rear light, brake light or rearflashing turn indicator defective.

The LED rear light must bereplaced. Consult a specialist

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workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Front light failureGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Bulb symbol with arrowpointing to the front ap-

pears on the display.

Possible cause:Low-beam headlight, high-beamheadlight, parking light or frontflashing turn indicator defective.

Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer, if the low-beam headlight or an LED turnindicator requires replacement.Replacing high-beam headlightbulb ( 127).

Light failureGeneral warning light showsyellow.

Bulb symbol with two ar-rows appears on the dis-

play.

Possible cause:A combination of light failureshas occurred.

Consult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Ice warningThe ice-crystal symbol ap-pears on the display.

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 whentemperatures are low; rememberthat the danger of black ice form-

ing is particularly high on bridgesand where the road is in shade.

Ride carefully and think wellahead.

ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning light flashes.

Possible cause:Self-diagnosis did not complete,so the ABS function is not avail-able. The motorcycle must beridden at a speed of at least5 km/h in order for ABS self-dia-gnosis to complete.

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

ABS faultABS warning light shows.

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

You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 91).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

DTC interventionwith Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) OE

DTC warning light quick-flashes.

The DTC has detected a degreeof instability at the rear wheeland has intervened to reduce

torque. The warning light flashesfor longer than DTC interventionlasts. This affords the rider visualfeedback on control interventioneven after the critical situationhas been dealt with.

DTC self-diagnosis notcompleted

with Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) OE

DTC warning light slow-flashes.

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

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

DTC switched offwith Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) OE

DTC warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theDTC system.

Switch on DTC.

DTC faultwith Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) OE

DTC warning light shows.

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

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the DTC functionis not available. Bear in mindthe more detailed information

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on situations that can lead to aDTC fault ( 93).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Tyre pressure outsidepermitted tolerance

with tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

General warning lightflashes red.

+ the critical tyre pressureshows red.

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.

Before you adjust tyre pres-sure, read the information

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

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.

Signal transmissiondisrupted


+ "--" or "-- --" ap-pears on the display.

Possible cause:The motorcycle has not yet ac-celerated past the threshold ofapproximately 30 km/h. TheRDC sensors do not start trans-mitting signals until the motor-cycle reaches a speed abovethis threshold for the first time( 94).

Increase speed above thisthreshold and observe the RDCreadings. Assume that a per-manent fault has not occurredunless the 'General' warninglight comes on to accompany

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the 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, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Sensor defective orsystem error



+ "--" or "-- --" ap-pears on the display.

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, preferably


Possible cause:A system error has occurred.

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

Battery of tyre-pressuresensor weak



The RDC battery symbolappears on the display.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

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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.

Light direction of the low-beam headlight not known


Headlight with questionmark appears on the dis-

play.

Illumination of the road aheadis no longer optimum; there is apossibility of dazzling oncomingtraffic.

Possible cause:Light direction and range of thelow-beam headlight are unknown,adjustment is no longer possible.

If it is dark leave the motor-cycle where it is or have itpicked up, if possible.Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Beam-throw adjustmentof the low-beam headlightrestricted


Headlight with zero appearson the display.

Illumination of the road ahead isno longer optimum.

Possible cause:Only restricted adjustment oflight direction and range of thelow-beam headlight possible.

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

Headlight aiming changedwith Adaptive Headlight OE

appears on the display.Corning light control for the

low-beam headlight is switchedoff.

Possible cause:Headlight alignment has beenchanged from the as-deliveredcondition.

Adjust for traffic driving on rightor driving on left ( 50).

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Anti-theft alarm batteryweak

with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

The anti-theft alarm bat-tery symbol appears on the

display.



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


Anti-theft alarm batteryflat

with anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE


The anti-theft alarm bat-tery symbol appears on the

display.



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.


Central locking lockedwith central lockingOE

The locked symbol appearson the display.

All locks in the central lockingsystem are locked.

Service overdueappears on the display.

General warning light brieflyshows yellow after the pre-

ride check.

Possible cause:A necessary service has notbeen carried out.

Have servicing carried out asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW-Motorraddealer.

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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 42

Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 43

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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

Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Dynamic Traction Control DTC . . . . . 55

Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

slipstream deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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

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

Shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Ignition switch/steeringlockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 43).Ignition switch/steering lock, tankfiller cap lock, stowage compart-ments, seat lock and cases areall operated with the same key.

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.( 78)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 79)with Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) OE

DTC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 79)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 2.Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.

Key can be removed.The windscreen automaticallymoves to the bottom limit posi-tion.

Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface of

the ground will determine wheth-er it is better to turn the handle-bars to the left or right. However,the motorcycle is more stable ona level surface with the handle-bars turned to the left than withthe handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn the handlebars to the fullleft or right lock position.

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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 immobiliserEWSThe on-board electronics accessthe data saved in the ignition keyvia a ring aerial in the ignitionlock. The ignition is not enabledfor starting until the engine con-trol unit has recognised the key

as "authorised" for your motor-cycle.

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.

If you mislay a key you can havethe key in question barred byyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In order to have a keybarred you must bring along allthe other keys belonging to themotorcycle.The engine cannot be started bya barred key, but a key that hasbeen barred can subsequently bereactivated.You can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorised

BMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated securitysystem, so the dealer is under anobligation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys.

Multifunction displaySelecting menu

Press button 2 to step throughthe sequence of menus, startingwith the Info menu. Each timeyou press button 2 you call upthe next menu in the sequence;the number of menus depends

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on the options fitted to the mo-torcycle.You also have the option ofpressing button 3 for directaccess to a favourite menu ofyour choice.

The type of menu shows at po-sition 1; cursor 2 indicates thecurrent selection. Each line 3indicates a menu that can be se-lected. The line representing themenu you are currently viewingis greyed to show you where youare in the sequence of menus.

See the separate QuickReference Guide for an

overview of all menus.

Selecting menu item

Use multi-controller 1 to movethe cursor in a menu.

An arrow 1 at the top or bottomof the display indicates that thereare other items in this menuthat you can view by turningthe multi-controller in the cor-responding direction. If arrow 2appears in the cursor, you cancall up a submenu by pressingthe multi-controller to the right(for information on the differentmeaning in relation to averagevalues and list selections, see( 45)).

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Setting parameters

Direct selection:If you move the cursor to a menuitem that requires no other set-tings, your selection goes activeright away.

Resetting values:You can reset average valuesmarked with an arrow 1 by long-pressing the multi-controller tothe right.

Selecting from a list:A circle 2 beside each selectableitem means that the items arepart of a selection list. A circlewith a dot indicates the item thatis currently selected.If you want to change the selec-tion move the cursor to someother item in the list and pressthe multi-controller to the right toeither activate or deactivate theparameter you selected.

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Setting numerical values:If there are one or more numer-ical values between the arrows 3,you can increase the values byturning the multi-controller up orreduce the values by turning themulti-controller down. You cantoggle between the values bypressing the multi-controller tothe right or left.

Setting relative values:A bar indicator enables you toset a value in a range betweentwo limits. Turn the multi-con-troller up to increase the settingor down to reduce the setting.

Exiting menu

Arrow 3 appears when you are ina submenu.

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Press multi-controller 1 to theleft to return to the next highestmenu; press MENU button 2 toreturn to the main menu.If you want to hide the menus,press multi-controller 1 to the leftin a main menu.

Selecting favourite menuSelect the main menu of yourchoice.

Press and hold down button 3.The lozenge appears to theright of the menu designa-

tion.

The menu you have selectedwill subsequently be called upwhenever you press button 3.

Adapting mode ofpresentation

Switch on the ignition.Call up the Settings menuand select User.

The settings you can choose areas follows:

Language: Display lan-guage (German, English, Span-ish, Italian, French, Dutch, Por-tuguese)Time format -Time format: Clock in 12-hour format (12 h) or in 24-hour format (24 h)Time format -Date format: Date inday . month . year format(dd . mm . yy) or inmonth / day / year format(mm / dd / yy)Time format -GPS time: Accept GPS timeand GPS date from the built-innavigation system (On), (Off)Brightness: Brightnessof the display and the instru-mentsStart logo: Show startlogo after the ignition isswitched on (On), (Off)Initial state: Re-store factory defaults (when

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Reset! appears on the dis-play press the multi-controllerto the right and hold in this po-sition)Use the multi-controller to se-lect your preferred settings.

On-board computerSelecting readings

Call up the Info menu andselect the item of informationof your choice.

The following items of informa-tion can be displayed in panel 3:

ØConsump.1: Averageconsumption 1ØConsump.2: Averageconsumption 2Range: Range with fuel re-maining in fuel tankØSpeed: Average speedTemperature: AmbienttemperatureTire pressure: TyrepressuresStopwatch: StopwatchTravel times: TraveltimesDate: Current dateOil level: Engine-oil levelOff: No reading

Resetting average valuesCall up the Info menu andselect the average value youwant to reset.Push the multi-controller to theright and hold it in this positionuntil the average value is reset.

Operating stopwatchCall up the Info menu andselect Stopwatch.

With the stopwatch stopped,push multi-controller 1 to theright to start the stopwatch.The stopwatch continues tim-ing even if you select someother reading or switch off theignition.With the stopwatch running,push multi-controller 1 to theright to stop the stopwatch.

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Push multi-controller 1 to theright and hold it in this positionto reset the stopwatch.

Measuring travel timesCall up the Info menu andselect Travel times.

Push multi-controller 1 to theright and hold it in this positionto reset the travel time.Timing continues even if youselect some other reading orswitch off the ignition.

Time during which the mo-torcycle was on the move

since the last reset.

Time during which the mo-torcycle was at a standstill

since the last reset.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting odometer

Switch on the ignition.

Press button 1 to select trip-meter 2 of your choice.

The following counters can bedisplayed:

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

Automatic trip meter (Trip A,resets automatically eight hoursafter ignition OFF)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

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

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

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

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

High-beam headlight

Push switch 1 forward toswitch on the high-beamheadlight.Pull switch 1 back to operatethe headlight flasher.

The high-beam headlightcan also be switched on

when the engine is not running.

Parking lightSwitch off the ignition.

Immediately after switching offthe ignition, push button 1 tothe left and hold it in this po-sition until the parking lightscome on.Switch the ignition on and offagain to switch off the parkinglights.

Adjusting for trafficdriving on right or drivingon left

with Adaptive Headlight OE


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Call up the Settingsmenu and select Vehicle -Headlamp.

R-hand traffic: forcountries in which the trafficdrives on the right-hand side ofthe road.L-hand traffic: forcountries in which the trafficdrives on the left-hand side ofthe road.Select the appropriate setting.

appears on the display.

The cornering light function isnot active for as long as thesetting is changed.

Beam throwThe xenon headlight has con-tinuous beam throw control thatkeeps beam throw constant re-gardless of how the motorcycleis ridden and the load it carries.

Operating ground lightingwith ground lightingOA

Switch on the ignition.Call up the Settingsmenu and select Vehicle -Ground light.

On: Ground lighting comeson for a brief period after theignition is switched off.Off: Ground lighting does notcome on after the ignition isswitched off.with central lockingOE

If the function is switched offas described above, the groundlighting switches on nonethe-less when you unlock the cent-ral locking system.

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Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators


The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

you have ridden for approxim-ately 10 seconds and covered adistance of about 300 m.

Push button 1 to the left toswitch on the left flashing turnindicators.Push button 1 to the right toswitch on the right flashing turnindicators.

Centre button 1 to cancel theflashing turn indicators.

Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers


The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

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

Press button 1 to switch onthe hazard warning flashers.

Ignition can be switched off.Press button 1 again to switchoff the hazard warning flashers.

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.

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

a Engine switched offb Normal operating position

(run)

Grip heatingOperating grip heating

Start the engine.

Grip heating can be activ-ated only when the engine

is running.

Call up the Handle heat.menu.

The grips have five-stage heat-ing. Stage five is for heating thegrips quickly: it is advisable toswitch back to a lower stage assoon as the grips are warm.

Select the heating stage youwant.

Symbol 1 appears on the display,indicating that the handlebar gripheating is ON.

If this warning symbol ap-pears it tells you that the

on-board system voltage is low.If applicable, the handlebar gripheating might have been tempor-arily switched off.

Seat heatingFront-seat heating

Start the engine.

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Seat heating can be activ-ated only when the engine

is running.

Call up the Seat heatingmenu.

The front seat has five-stageheating. Stage five is for heatingthe seat quickly: it is advisable toswitch back to a lower stage assoon as the seat is warm.

Select the heating stage youwant.

Symbol 1 appears on the display,indicating that the seat heating isON.


on-board system voltage is low.If applicable, the seat heatingmight have been temporarilyswitched off.

Rear seat heatingStart the engine.

Seat heating can be activ-ated only when the engine

is running.

Set switch 1 to the desiredheating stage.

The rear seat has two-stageheating. Stage two is for heatingthe seat quickly: it is advisable to

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switch back to stage one as soonas the seat is warm.

2 Switch centred: Heating off.3 One-dot section of switchpressed: 50 % heating power.4 Two-dot section of switchpressed: 100 % heatingpower.

Symbol 5 appears on the display,indicating that the rear seat heat-ing is ON.


on-board system voltage is low.If applicable, the seat heating

might have been temporarilyswitched off.

Dynamic TractionControl DTC


Switching DTC off and onSwitch on the ignition.Call up the Settings menuand select DTC.

This menu cannot be calledup while the motorcycle is

on the move.

Select Off (once) toswitch DTC off once, in otherwords until the ignition is nextswitched on.

The DTC warning lightshows to indicate that DTC

has been switched off.Select On to switch on DTC.Alternatively: Switch the igni-tion off and then on.

DTC warning light goesout; if self-diagnosis has not

completed the DTC warning lightstarts flashing.

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Ride modeSetting riding mode


Press button 1.

See the section entitled"Engineering details"

for more information on thevarious ride modes that can beselected.

The current setting is shown atposition 2; each time the buttonis pressed one of the possibleriding modes is shown at posi-tion 3.

Repeatedly press the buttonuntil the reading shows the rid-ing mode you want.With the motorcycle at a stand-still, the mode you select isactivated after a brief delay.The newly selected ridingmode is activated as youride only when the followingpreconditions are satisfied:Brake not applied

Throttle twistgrip in fully closedpositionClutch pulledOnce the new riding mode hasbeen activated, the selectiondisplay disappears.The mode selected in this wayis retained with the engine-characteristic and DTC adapt-ation settings even after theignition has been switched off.

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SeatRemoving seat

Use the ignition key to unlockseat lock 1 and lift the rear ofthe seat.

Disconnect plug 2 of the seatheating and remove the seat.Place the seat, upholsteredside down, on a clean surface.

Installing seat

Connect plug 2 of the seatheating.

Position the seat withmounts 3 in rubber buffers 4on left and right.

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Lower the rear of the front seatand engage the seat in thelatching mechanism.

WindscreenAdjusting windscreen

Switch on the ignition.When you pull away the wind-screen automatically returns tothe position it was in before theignition was switched off.

Press top section of button 1to raise the windscreen.Press bottom section of but-ton 1 to lower the windscreen.

Switch off the ignition.The windscreen automaticallymoves to the bottom limit posi-tion.If the windscreen encountersresistance before it reachesits limit position the pressure-sensitive finger guard systemgoes active. The windscreenis stopped and raised slightly.After a delay of a few secondsthe windscreen again attemptsto move to the bottom limitposition.

There is no guarantee that thepressure-sensitive finger guardsystem will function correctly if awindscreen that does not haveBMW approval is installed.

Under these circumstances:Before switching off the igni-tion always check that there isnothing to obstruct movementof the windscreen.

slipstream deflectorAdjusting slipstreamdeflectors

Attempting to adjust theslipstream deflectors while

the motorcycle is being riddencan lead to accidents.Do not attempt to adjust the slip-stream deflectors unless the mo-torcycle is at a standstill.

Turn slipstream deflector 1 inor out to adjust the airflow forthe rider. In this process, notethe outer limit stop.

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Cruise-control systemSwitching on cruisecontrol

Slide switch 1 to the right.Button 2 is operational.

Saving road speed

Briefly push button 2 forward.

Cruise control can be setwithin a speed range from

30 km/h to 220 km/h.

Telltale light for cruise con-trol shows.

The motorcycle maintains yourcurrent cruising speed and thesetting is saved.

Accelerating

Briefly push button 2 forward.Speed is increased by approx.1 km/h each time you push thebutton.

Push button 2 forward andhold it in this position.The motorcycle acceleratessteplessly.The current speed is main-tained and saved if button 2 isnot pushed again.

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Decelerating

Briefly push button 2 back.Speed is reduced by approx.1 km/h each time you push thebutton.

Push button 2 back and hold itin this position.The motorcycle deceleratessteplessly.The current speed is main-tained and saved if button 2 isnot pushed again.

Deactivating cruisecontrol

Brake, pull the clutch leveror turn the throttle twistgrip(close the throttle by turningthe twistgrip back past theidle position) to deactivate thecruise-control system.Telltale light for cruise-controlgoes out.

Resuming former cruisingspeed

Briefly push button 2 back toreturn to the speed saved be-forehand.

Opening the throttle doesnot deactivate the cruise-

control system. If you releasethe twistgrip the motorcycle willdecelerate only to the cruisingspeed saved in memory, eventhough you might have intendedslowing to a lower speed.

Telltale light for cruise con-trol shows.

Switching off cruisecontrol

Slide switch 1 to the left.The system is deactivated.Button 2 is disabled.

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Stowage compartments

Using stowagecompartments

Use the ignition key to open orclose lock 1 of the left stowagecompartment or lock 2 of theright stowage compartment.To open the lid, push the un-locked lock barrel down.

Temperatures inside thestowage compartments can

be high, particularly in summer,and it is important to remem-ber that high temperatures mightdamage objects stowed in the

compartments. This applies inparticular to electronic devicessuch as mobile phones and MP3players.Refer to the operatinginstructions of your electronicdevices device for possible usagerestrictions.

In summer, do not place heat-sensitive objects in the stow-age compartments.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

Changing the position ofthe clutch-fluid reservoir

can allow air to penetrate theclutch system.Do not turn the handlebar fittingon the handlebar.

Attempting to adjust theclutch lever while riding the

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

clutch lever unless the motor-cycle is at a standstill.

Turn adjusting screw 1clockwise to increase the spanbetween 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.

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The anti-hopping functionof the clutch can cause the

clutch lever to pulsate briefly insome situations (e.g. variation ofload).

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not turn the handlebar fittingon the handlebar.

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.

Shift mechanismAdjusting shift lever

Slacken screw 1.Turn peg 2 to the desired pos-ition.

You might experience dif-ficulties with gearshifts if

the peg is set either too high ortoo low. Check the setting of thepeg if you experience gearshiftdifficulties.

Tighten screw 1 to the spe-cified tightening torque.

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Eccentric, peg to shiftlever

8 Nm

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Pivot the mirror to the correctposition by pressing gently atthe edge.

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

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

Adjusting spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

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

Pull knob 1 out for better ac-cessibility.

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.

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direction indicated by the HIGHarrow.If you want to reduce springpreload, turn the knob in thedirection indicated by the LOWarrow.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Knob turned as far as it willgo in the direction indicatedby the LOW arrow (Full loadof fuel, with rider 85 kg)

Push the knob back in to itsoriginal position.

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.

Adjusting damping forrear wheel


If you want a harder dampingcharacteristic, use the tool fromthe on-board toolkit to turn ad-

justing screw 1 in the directionindicated by the H arrow.If you want a softer dampingcharacteristic, use the tool fromthe on-board toolkit to turn ad-justing screw 1 in the directionindicated by the S arrow.

Basic setting of rear-sus-pension damping charac-

teristic

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Turn the adjusting screw asfar as it will go in the direc-tion indicated by the H arrowand then turn it back oneand a half turns in the direc-tion indicated by the S arrow(Full load of fuel, with rider85 kg)

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Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA


SettingsElectronic Suspension Adjust-ment ESA provides a convenientway of adapting the motorcycleto the load it carries and the sur-face over which you intend riding.This entails selecting the loadvariant and the damping charac-teristic.You have a choice of three loadvariants with any of three damp-ing characteristics selectable foreach one.

The current setting appears indisplay field 1.

The detailed description of theESA II Electronic SuspensionAdjustment system is on page( 95).

Adjusting suspensionStart the engine.

You can adjust the damp-ing characteristic while the

motorcycle is on the move.

Call up the ESA menu.

The possible settings for thedamping characteristic appearon the display.

Comfort: comfort modeNormal: normal modeSport: sport modeSelect the damping charac-teristic you want or move thecursor down to set the vehicleload.

The load cannot be setwhile the motorcycle is in

motion.

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The possible settings for vehicleload appear on the display.

One-up

One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

Select the vehicle load variantyou want.The suspension adjusts to suitthe new setting and the ESAreading changes accordingly.The symbols for vehicle loadand damping characteristic are

greyed while adjustment is inprogress.

Central lockingwith central lockingOE

Locking

Switch on the ignition andpress button 3.Alternatively: Press button 1on the remote control.The two stowage compart-ments in the side panels, thecases and the topcase arelocked.

These locks cannotsubsequently be unlockedmanually.

The locked symbol appearson the display.


The functions of the remotecontrol for the anti-theft alarmare described in the corres-ponding section.

Unlocking

Switch on the ignition andpress button 3.Alternatively: Press button 2on the remote control.

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The two stowage compart-ments in the side panels, thecases and the topcase are un-locked.Once a lock has been lockedmanually it subsequently has tobe unlocked manually as well.with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE

The functions of the remotecontrol for the anti-theft alarmare described in the corres-ponding section.with ground lightingOA

The ground lighting is switchedon for a brief period.

Emergency unlockingIf the central locking system re-fuses to unlock, you can openthe cases, topcase and stowagecompartments manually. Theprocedure is as follows:

Remove the cases ( 103).Open the cases ( 102).

First turn the key in the top-case lock 45° past the LOCKposition, then turn it to the dotposition and press in the lockbarrel.The release lever pops open.

Turn the key in the stowage-compartment lock 45° out pastthe vertical position and pressin the lock barrel.The stowage-compartment lidpops open.

Logon of remote controlsIf a remote control has been mis-laid and a replacement acquiredor if you are going to use an ad-ditional remote control, you mustinvariably log on all the remotecontrols in the set.

Enable logon of the remotecontrols as follows:

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Press button 2 on the remotecontrol three times.One acoustic signal sounds.Within ten seconds, switch offthe ignition.Press button 2 on the remotecontrol three times.One acoustic signal sounds.Within ten seconds, switch onthe ignition.

You can now proceed to log onall the remote controls.

Step through the following pro-cedure with each remote con-trol in turn:

Press and hold down buttons 1and 2 until LED 3 stops flash-ing.LED 3 flashes for about tenseconds.Release buttons 1 and 2.LED 3 lights up.Press button 1 or button 2.One acoustic signal sounds,LED 3 goes out.

To complete logon:Switch off the ignition.Three acoustic signals sound.Logon is also ended whenfour remote controls have beenlogged on.if you have logged on the firstremote control and then do notpress a button within approxim-ately 30 seconds.

Synchronising remotecontrolsIf the central locking systemstops responding to the signalsfrom a remote control, the unit inquestion has to be synchronised.This can happen, for example, ifthe buttons on the remote con-trol were pressed too frequentlywhile the remote control was outof range of the anti-theft alarm.

The procedure for synchron-ising the remote controls is asfollows:

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Press and hold down buttons 1and 2 until LED 3 stops flash-ing.LED 3 flashes for about tenseconds.Release buttons 1 and 2.LED 3 lights up.Press button 1 or button 2.LED 3 goes out.

Replacing battery ofremote controlIf you press a button on the re-mote control and the LED doesnot show or lights up only briefly:

Replace the battery of the re-mote control.

Open lid of battery compart-ment 1.Dispose of the old battery inaccordance with all applicablelaws and regulations; do notattempt to dispose of batteriesas domestic waste.

Using a battery of thewrong type or inserting the

battery with the polarity reversedcan cause irreparable damage tothe device.Use a battery compliant withthe manufacturer's specifica-tions. When inserting the bat-tery, always make sure polarity iscorrect.

Insert the new battery with thepositive terminal up.

Battery type and ratedvoltage

CR 1632 lithium3 V

The LED on the remote controllights up; the remote controlhas to be synchronised.

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Press button 1 twice.LED 3 flashes for a fewseconds.The remote control is againready for use.

Anti-theft alarm (DWA)Activation without remotecontrol


If applicable, switch on auto-matic activation of the anti-theftalarm after ignition OFF.Customise the anti-theft alarmsettings ( 73).

Switch off the ignition.Activation takes approximately30 seconds to complete.Turn indicators flash twice.Confirmation tone soundstwice (if programmed).Anti-theft alarm is active.To deactivate the motionsensor (for example if youare about to transport themotorcycle on a train andthe swaying movementof the moving train couldtrip the alarm), call up theSettings menu beforeswitching off the ignition.Select Vehicle -Alarm syst. - Sensor.

Select Off (once) toswitch off the motion sensorthis once.Switch off the ignition.Activation takes 30 seconds tocomplete.Turn indicators flash threetimes.Confirmation tone sounds threetimes (if programmed).The anti-theft alarm is active,the motion sensor is deactiv-ated.

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Activation with remotecontrol


with central lockingOE

Switch off the ignition.

Press button 1 on the remotecontrol twice.

See also the other func-tions of the remote control

for the central locking system.

Activation takes approximately30 seconds to complete.Turn indicators flash twice.

Confirmation tone soundstwice (if programmed).Anti-theft alarm is active.

To deactivate the motionsensor (for example if youare about to transport themotorcycle on a train and theswaying movement of themoving train could trip thealarm), press button 1 on theremote control again during theactivation phase.Turn indicators flash threetimes.Confirmation tone sounds threetimes (if programmed).

Motion sensor is deactivated.

Alarmwith anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE

An alarm can be triggered bythe motion sensoran attempt to use an unau-thorised key to switch on theignitiondisconnection of the anti-theftalarm from the motorcycle'sbattery (internal battery in theanti-theft alarm provides power- alarm tone only, the turn in-dicators do not flash)

All functions are sustained even ifthe internal battery of the anti-theft alarm system is flat; theonly difference is that an alarmcannot be triggered if the systemis disconnected from the motor-cycle's battery.

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An alarm lasts for approximately26 seconds. While an alarm is inprogress an alarm tone soundsand the turn indicators flash. Youcan program the type of alarmtone.


You can cancel an alarm at anytime without deactivating theanti-theft alarm by pressing but-ton 2 on the remote control.

If an alarm was triggered whilethe motorcycle was unattended,the rider is notified accordinglyby an alarm tone sounding once

when the ignition is switched on.The anti-theft alarm telltale lightthen signals the reason for thealarm for one minute.The meanings of the flash codesare as follows:

Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2Flashes 3x: Ignition switchedon with unauthorized keyFlashes 4x: Disconnect of theanti-theft alarm from the mo-torcycle's batteryFlashes 5x: Motion sensor 3

Deactivation withoutremote control


Kill switch in operating position(run).Switch on the ignition.Turn indicators flash once.Confirmation tone sounds once(if programmed).Anti-theft alarm is deactivated.

Deactivation with remotecontrol



Press button 2 on the remotecontrol once.

See also the other func-tions of the remote control

for the central locking system.

If you use the remote con-trol to deactivate the alarm

function and do not follow upby switching on the ignition, thealarm function is automaticallyreactivated after 30 seconds if

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the "activation after ignition off"parameter is set.

Turn indicators flash once.Confirmation tone sounds once(if programmed).Anti-theft alarm is deactivated.

Customising anti-theftalarm settings


Call up the Settingsmenu and select Vehicle -Alarm syst..

The following settings are avail-able:

Automatic - On: Anti-theft alarm is activated auto-matically when the ignition isswitched off.Automatic - Off: Anti-theft alarm has to be activatedwith the remote control whenthe ignition is switched off.Alarm tone: Type of alarmtone.Operat. tone - On:Turn indicators flash and onetone sounds as confirmationwhen the alarm is switched onor off.Operat. tone - Off:Turn indicators flash as onlyconfirmation when anti-theftalarm is switched on or off.Use the multi-controller to se-lect your preferred settings.

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.

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

Tyre pressure, front

2.9 bar (Tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.9 bar (Tyre cold)

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Securing motorcycle for transporta-tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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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.

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

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

Set spring preload, dampingcharacteristic and tyre pres-sures to suit total weight.Make sure that the weight isuniformly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items at the bot-tom and toward the inboardside.Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limitfor riding with cases fitted, asstated on the label inside thecase.Note the maximum permissiblepayload and the speed limit forriding with topcase fitted, asstated on the label inside thetopcase.

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

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

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

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in an en-closed space.

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Risk of burn injury

Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when the

motorcycle is in use. There is arisk of burn injuries by contactwith hot surfaces, particularly atthe silencer.When you park the motorcyclemake sure that no-one comesinto contact with the engine andexhaust system.

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 overheating

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

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

Manipulation

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

tronic engine management unit,throttle valves, clutch) can cause

damages to the components inquestion and lead to failure ofsafety-relevant functions. Dam-age caused in this way is notcovered by the warranty.Do not tamper with the motor-cycle in any way that could resultin tuned performance.

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

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

At regular intervals:

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Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)

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

Starting engineSwitch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 78)ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 79)with Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) OE

DTC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 79)

Select neutral or, if a gear isengaged, pull the clutch lever.When starting a cold engineat low ambient temperatures:disengage the clutch and turnthe twistgrip slightly to openthe throttle.

Press starter button 1.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

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

The engine starts.

Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 140)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check. Thetest is aborted if you start theengine before it completes.

Phase 1General warning light showsred.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

Phase 2General warning light showsyellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

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The SET light lights up.

If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

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


ABS self-diagnosisBMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensure itsoperability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

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. The motorcycle mustreach a speed of at least 5 km/h in order for ABS self-dia-gnosis to complete.


ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

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

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that neither the ABSfunction nor the integral brak-ing function is available.Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

DTC self-diagnosiswith Dynamic Traction Control(DTC) OE

BMW Motorrad DTC performsself-diagnosis to ensure its op-erability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

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

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Phase 2Test of the diagnosis-compat-ible system components whilethe motorcycle is on the move.The engine must be runningand the motorcycle must reacha speed of at least 5 km/h inorder for DTC self-diagnosis tocomplete.


DTC self-diagnosiscompleted

The DTC symbol no longershows.

If an indicator showing a DTCfault appears after DTC self-dia-gnosis completes:

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the DTC functionis not available.


Running inThe first 1000 km

While running in the motor-cycle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid riding at constantengine rpm for prolonged peri-ods.Try to do most of your rid-ing during this initial period ontwisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-ing high-speed main roads andhighways if possible.Comply with the rpm limits forrunning in.

Running-in speed

<5000 min-1 (Odometerreading 0...300 km)

<6000 min-1 (Odometerreading 300...1000 km)

no full throttle (Odometerreading 0...1000 km)

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

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

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

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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.

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 more

braking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. Thismakes the best possible useof the dynamic increase in loadat the front wheel. Rememberto pull the clutch at the sametime. In the "panic braking situ-ations" that are trained so fre-quently braking force is appliedas rapidly as possible and withthe rider's full force applied tothe brake levers; under these cir-cumstances the dynamic shiftin load distribution cannot keeppace with the increase in de-celeration and the tyres cannottransmit the full braking force tothe surface of the road. ABS hasto intervene to keep the frontwheel from locking; this increasesstopping distance.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes when des-cending mountain passes. Underextreme conditions, the brakescould overheat and suffer severedamage.With the BMW integratedbrake system, the rear brake isactivated when the handbrakelever is pressed. This protectsagainst overheating.Only use thefront brake and utilise enginebraking.

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

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Riding in the rain or throughpuddles of water.After the motorcycle has beenwashed.Riding on salted or grittedroads.After work has been carried onthe brakes, due to traces of oilor grease.Riding on dirt-covered surfacesor off-road.

Wetness and dirt result inpoor braking efficiency.

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

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off the engine.

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

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

Extend the side stand andprop the motorcycle on thestand.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

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

If the camber of the roadwaypermits, turn the handlebars allthe way to the left.

On a gradient, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

Centre standSwitch off the engine.

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

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

Excessive movementscould cause the centre

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

Extend the centre stand andlift the motorcycle onto thestand.

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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 attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

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

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

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

overfilled tank could make its way

onto the road surface. This couldcause a fall.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

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.

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Recommended fuelgrade

Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 26.5 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 the

motorcycle are adequately pro-tected against scratching. Useadhesive tape or soft cloths, forexample, for this purpose.

The motorcycle can toppleand fall on its side.

Make sure that the motorcyclecannot topple sideways.

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

The ball joint and the brakelines can suffer damage.

Take care not to damagecomponents.

Pass the straps on left andright through the suspensionand strap the motorcycle down.

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At the rear, secure the strapsto the rear frame on both sidesand tighten the straps.Do not pull the straps over thefootrests.Uniformly tighten all the straps.

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 94

Electronic Suspension AdjustmentESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Ride modeSelectionThis section has yet to befinalised!

Three riding modes enable themotorcycle's characteristics toadapt to the prevailing weatherconditions, the road and traffic,and the rider's style of riding:

RAINROADDYNAMIC

Each of these modes producesperceptible differences in theway the motorcycle behaves.DTC can be switched off in eachmode; the explanations below in-variably refer to conditions withthe system switched ON. Themode last selected is automatic-ally reactivated after the ignitionhas been switched off and thenon again.

The basic rule is: the sportierthe mode you select, the moredirectly can you tap into the en-gine's reserves of power. At thesame time, the level of rider as-sistance that the DTC systemoffers decreases accordingly.Consequently, you must alwaysbear the following in mind withregard to your selection of a ridemode: the sportier the setting,the greater the challenge to yourriding skill.

RAINThe engine's full power is notmade available. Power increasewhen you open the throttle isreserved, engine response is cor-respondingly soft.The DTC system intervenes earlyenough to prevent the rear wheelfrom spinning. On road surfaceswith high to medium grip (dryand wet asphalt to dry cobble-stones) the motorcycle remains

very stable; movements of thetail are clearly perceptible only onslippery road surfaces (wet bitu-men or wet cobblestones).

ROADThe engine's full power isavailable in this mode. Powerincrease when you open thethrottle is more direct than inRAIN mode, the engine respondsmore rapidly.DTC system intervention is laterthan in RAIN mode. On roadsurfaces with high to mediumgrip (dry and wet asphalt to drycobblestones) the motorcycle re-mains stable. Slight rear-wheeldrift is perceptible. Movementsof the tail are clearly perceptibleon slippery road surfaces (wetbitumen or wet cobblestones).

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DYNAMICThe DYNAMIC mode is the spor-tiest mode.Power increase and engine re-sponse are the same as in ROADmode. Response to rider input,however, is considerably moredirect.DTC system intervention is evenlater, which means that even ondry asphalt drifting is possibleunder sharp acceleration whencornering.

Mode changesA mode change involving func-tions in the engine managementsystem and the DTC system ispossible only when drive torqueis not applied to the rear wheel.In order to achieve this state,

the motorcycle must be ata standstill with the ignitionswitched on,

or

the throttle twistgrip must be inthe fully closed position,the clutch lever must be pulledand the clutch disengaged.

The desired ride mode is initiallypreselected. The mode changedoes not take place until the sys-tems in question are all in theappropriate state.The selection menu does notdisappear from the display un-til the mode change has takenplace.

Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABSPartially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.

While the brakes are slowing themotorcycle, the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS adapts braking-forcedistribution between front andrear brakes to suit the load onthe motorcycle.

The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficult

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

How does ABS work?The amount of braking force thatcan be transferred to the roaddepends on factors hat includethe coefficient of friction of theroad surface. Loose stones, iceand snow or a wet road all havemuch lower coefficients of fric-tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-face. The lower the coefficient

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of friction, the longer the brakingdistance.If the rider increases brakingpressure to the extent that brak-ing force exceeds the maxim-um transferrable limit, the wheelsstart to lock and the motorcycleloses its directional stability; a fallis imminent. Before this situationcan occur, ABS intervenes andadapts braking pressure to themaximum transferrable brakingforce, so the wheels continueto turn and directional stabilityis maintained irrespective of thecondition of the road surface.

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop tozero. If the brakes are applied

under these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when thewheels regain contact with theroad surface. At this instant theBMW Motorrad Integral ABSmust assume an extremely lowcoefficient of friction, so that thewheels will continue to rotate un-der all imaginable circumstances,because this is the preconditionfor ensuring directional stability.As soon as is registers the ac-tual circumstances, the systemreacts instantly and adjusts brak-ing force accordingly to achieveoptimum braking.

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

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

Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

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

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

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

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

Heating up with the motorcycleon the centre stand or an auxil-iary stand, engine idling or witha gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingon a loose surface.

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

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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 Integral ABS is alwaysmaintained in optimum condition,it is essential for you to complystrictly with the specified inspec-tion intervals.

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradIntegral ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight and

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

Electronic enginemanagement with BMWMotorrad DTC


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

Even DTC is constrainedby the laws of physics. In-

variably, the rider bears respons-

ibility for assessing road andtraffic conditions and adopting hisor her style of riding accordingly.Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

What is the designbaseline for BMWMotorrad DTC?BMW Motorrad DTC is designedas an assistant system for therider and for use on public roads.The extent to which the rider af-fects DTC control can be consid-erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage loose onthe motorcycle), especially whenstyle of riding takes rider and ma-chine close to the limits imposedby physics.The system is not optimised forspecial requirements that applyunder extreme competitive situ-ations off-road or on the track.You have the option of deactiv-

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ating the BMW Motorrad DTCsystem for these circumstances.

Even DTC is constrainedby the laws of physics. In-

variably, the rider bears respons-ibility for assessing road andtraffic conditions and adopting hisor her style of riding accordingly.Do not take risks that would neg-ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

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

The speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared and theangle of heel taken into accountas one means of detecting therear wheel's incipient tendency to

spin or slip sideways. If the elec-tronic processor receives valuesthat it considers implausible overa lengthy period, a dummy valueis used for the angle of heel orthe DTC function is switched off.Under these circumstances theindicator for a DTC fault shows.Self-diagnosis has to completebefore fault messages can beissued.The BMW Motorrad DTC canissue an error message underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie) and DTC de-activated.Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).

Heating up with the motorcycleon an auxiliary stand, in neutralor with a gear engaged.

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

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

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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 tripswitchthat does not enable transmis-sion of the measured values un-til the motorcycle has acceler-ated to about 30 km/h. The dis-play shows "--" for each tyreuntil the tyre-pressure signal isreceived for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmit themeasured-value signals for ap-proximately 15 minutes after themotorcycle comes to a stop.An error message is issued ifwheels without sensors are fitted

to a motorcycle equipped with anRDC control unit.

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 tyretemperature 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. In

most instances, therefore, thesegauge readings will not tallywith the pressures shown bythe multifunction display. Thewarmer the tyre, the higher thegauge reading by comparisonwith the reading shown on thedisplay.

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 2.9 bar, but the reading in themultifunction display is 2.7 bar,so pressure is low by 0.2 bar.The gauge on the air line shows2.5 bar. You must now increasetyre pressure by the 0.2 bar dif-

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ference between the value in thetable and the RDC reading; whenthe air-line gauge shows 2.7 bar,the tyre is inflated to the correctpressure.

Electronic SuspensionAdjustment ESA II


Suspension adjustmentsDepending on the load on themotorcycle, the appropriate loadstatus must first be selectedwhen the motorcycle is station-ary. The damping characterist-ics on both spring struts and thespring mount and the spring rateon the rear spring strut are ad-justed on the basis of the rid-ing mode that is then selected.If the selected driving mode ischanged, the damping character-istics on both spring struts andthe spring rate on the rear spring

strut are also adjusted. This al-lows the suspension to be veryaccurately adapted to all ridingconditions, even when the motor-cycle is in motion.

The combination of springmount, suspension and springrate ensure that the suspensiongeometry is always perfectlyadjusted.The static normal position isalmost maintained even whileriding.The different riding conditionsand load statuses are com-pensated, so that the handlingof the motorcycle remains con-stant.

It is possible to change thespring rate electronically bycombining a conventional coilspring and a plastic element(Elastogran), the lateral expansionof which can be restrictedelectro-hydraulically using

a displaceable sleeve. Themore the sleeve encloses theplastic element, the more theexpansion of the plastic elementis restricted, causing the springrate to increase. The maximumspring rate is achieved when thesleeve completely encloses theplastic element and rests on thesteel spring. By the same token,the spring rate decreases whenthe sleeve allows the plasticelement to expand further.

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Navigation device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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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( 118).

BMW Motorrad cannotexamine or test each

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

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

Power socketsNotes on use of power sockets:

automatic shutdown


on-board system voltage is low.The on-board sockets might betemporarily switched off.

The on-board sockets are alsoswitched off when the engineis being cranked by the starterand If maximum load capabilityas stated in the technical data isexceeded.If more than one socket is used,total current must not exceed themaximum load capability.

Operating electricalaccessoriesYou can start using electrical ac-cessories connected to an on-board socket only when the ig-nition is switched on. If you sub-

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sequently switch off the ignitionthe sockets are also switched offif the power drain caused by theirelectrical consumers is high. Ifthe power drain is low the sock-ets remain operational for a cer-tain period of time before beingswitched off.

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

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

Navigation devicewith navigation systemOA

Installing navigationdevice


Press button 1 to open the slotfor the navigation device.Slot cover pops open, wind-screen moves to top limit posi-tion.Pull slot cover up as far as itwill go.From behind, push out cap 2.

Operate latch 3 and removecover 4.

Initially insert the navigationdevice into mount 5,then press it into latchingmechanism 6.

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Check that the navigationdevice is secure in the cradle.Press cover 7 to push cradlewith navigation device into theslot until it snaps into position.

Removing navigationdevice


Press button 1 to open the slotfor the navigation device.Slot cover pops open, wind-screen moves to top limit posi-tion.

Pull slot cover up as far as itwill go.

Operate latch 3, pull the nav-igation device forward out ofholder 6 and lift it up and out.

Install cover 4.

Press cover 7 to push thecradle into the slot until itsnaps into position.

Insert cap 2.

Operating navigationdevice

If applicable, switch on the nav-igation device.Call up the Navigationmenu.

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The options for using the naviga-tion device appear on the display.

Page: You can page fromview to view; the choices aremain menu, map and on-boardcomputer.Zoom +: Performs functionsmarked with a plus sign + inthe navigation system. In themap view, for instance, theview zooms in on the map de-tail.Zoom –: Performs functionsmarked with a minus sign -in the navigation system. Inthe map view, for instance, the

view zooms out from the mapdetail.Speak: The last naviga-tion announcement is spokenagain. The announcement isspoken again even if automat-ic spoken announcement havebeen switched off in the set-tings of the navigation system.Mute: Automatic spoken an-nouncements are toggled offand on.Display Off: The dis-play of the navigation device istoggled off and on.Select the function you wantand implement the function bypushing the multi-controller tothe right.

Special functionsIntegration of the BMW MotorradNavigator IV into the K 1600 GT/L series has produced a numberof deviations from the descrip-

tions in the user guide for theNavigator.

Traffic channel (TMC)If the motorcycle is fitted with anaudio system, the audio systemsends the traffic announcementsto the Navigator. The symbol de-scribed in the user guide for theNavigator appears on the display.It is not possible to receive trafficannouncements from subscrip-tion services via the BMW Motor-rad audio system.

Reserve fuel level warningThe settings for the fuel gaugeenable you to define a distancethat is covered per tankful of fuel.The motorcycle sends the fig-ure for residual range possiblewith the fuel remaining in the fueltank to the Navigator, so it is nolonger necessary to enter thisvalue.

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Time and dateThe Navigator sends time anddate to the motorcycle. Accept-ance of these data for the read-ings on the instrument panel hasto be activated in the user set-tings for the motorcycle.

Security settingsThe BMW Motorrad NavigatorIV can be secured against unau-thorised use with a four-digit PIN(Garmin Lock). If this functionis activated, while the Navigat-or is cradled on the motorcycleand the ignition is switched onyou are prompted to add the mo-torcycle to the list of securedvehicles. If you answer "Yes" atthis prompt the Navigator savesthe VIN of this vehicle in its in-ternal memory.A maximum of five VINs can besaved in this way.Subsequently, the PIN does nothave to be entered when the

Navigator is switched on by ig-nition ON while cradled in any ofthese vehicles.If the Navigator is removed fromthe vehicle while switched on, asecurity prompt asking for thePIN to be entered is issued.

Screen brightnessScreen brightness is adjusted bythe motorcycle while the unit iscradled. There is no provision formanual input.

CasesOpening cases


If applicable, open the centrallocking.

Turn the key to the in the caselock to the position indicatedby the dot.

Push lock barrel 1 down.Lever 2 pops up.

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Pull the release lever all theway up and open the lid of thecase.

Closing cases

Pull release lever 2 all the wayup.Close the lid of the case andpress it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.Push release lever 2 down untilit engages.Turn the key in the case lockto the LOCK position and re-move the key from the lock.

Removing cases

Turn the key to the RELEASEposition in the case lock.The handle pops out.

Pull carry handle 3 up as far asit will go.

The case is released and canbe removed.

Installing casesPull the handle up as far as itwill go.

Seat the case in holders 4.

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Push handle 3 down until itengages.Turn the key in the case lockto the LOCK position and re-move the key from the lock.

TopcaseOpening topcase

Turn the key to the in the top-case lock to the position indic-ated by the dot.

Push lock barrel 1 forward.

Lever 2 pops up.Pull the release lever all theway up and open the lid of thetopcase.

Closing topcase

Pull release lever 2 all the wayup.Close the lid of the topcaseand hold it down. Check thatnothing is trapped between thelid and the case.Push release lever 2 down untilit engages.Turn the key in the topcaselock to the LOCK position andremove the key from the lock.

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Removing topcase

Use the ignition key to unlockseat lock 1 and lift the rear ofthe seat.

Disconnect plug 2 of the seatheating and remove the seat.

Place the seat, upholsteredside down, on a clean surface.


Disconnect plug 1.Work the topcase-end plugthrough to the rear.Open the topcase ( 104).If applicable, empty the top-case and lift out the bottommat.

Push slide latch 2 toward theoutside and hold it in this posi-tion.Turn rotary latch 3 clockwiseas far as it will go.Release warning 4 is visible.Close the topcase ( 104).

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Lift the topcase at the rear andremove it from the luggagecarrier.

Installing topcaseIf applicable, empty the top-case and lift out the bottommat.

Set the topcase on the lug-gage carrier.Open the topcase ( 104).

Turn rotary latch 3 counter-clockwise as far as it will go,

while pressing down on theback edge of the topcase.Release warning 4 is no longervisible.

If the release warning is still vis-ible the topcase is not correctlysecured.

Do not attempt to set the mo-torcycle in motion. Make surethat the topcase is correctlyseated on the luggage carrier.

Route the connecting cableforward in cable guide 5.

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Work the cable into position atpositions 6.Connect plug 1.

Connect plug 2 of the seatheating.

Position the seat withmounts 3 in rubber buffers 4on left and right.Lower the rear of the front seatand engage the seat in thelatching mechanism.

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

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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.

Standard toolkit

1 Screwdriver handle2 Reversible screwdriver

bladeWith star-head and TorxT25

Adjust the damping forrear wheel ( 64).

3 Torx wrench, T25/T30T25 on short end, T30 onlong end

Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb ( 127).Adjust the shift lever( 62).Removing number-platecarrier.

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

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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.

Check that the engine is at op-erating temperature, make surethe ground is level and firmand place the motorcycle on itscentre stand.Allow the engine to idle untilthe fan starts up, then allow itto idle one minute longer.Switch off the engine and waitfor about one minute to allowthe oil to drain into the sump.Wipe the area around the oilfiller neck clean.

Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipeit with a clean, dry cloth.Seat the oil dipstick on the oilfiller neck, but do not engagethe threads.Remove the oil dipstick andcheck the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 112).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

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

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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 samealso 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( 110).Install the oil dipstick.

Brake systemChecking 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:

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

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

Have the brakes checked by aspecialist workshop, preferably


Checking front brake padthickness


Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing dir-ection: between wheel andfront suspension toward brakepads 1.

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Brake-pad wear limit,front

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

If the wear indicating marks areno longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

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

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

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

Checking rear brake padthickness


Visually inspect the brake padsto ascertain their thickness.Viewing direction: from belowtoward brake pads 1.

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Brake-pad wear limit,rear

min 1.0 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate.Do not permit wear to pro-gress to the point at whichthe wear indicators (grooves)are reached.)

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction inbraking efficiency and under

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

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

Checking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

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

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

Check the brake fluid level infront reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink. The dropin fluid level is compensatedby a clearly visible black rubberdiaphragm.

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Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

It is impermissible for thebrake fluid level to drop be-low the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizontal, mo-torcycle upright and handle-bars centred)

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

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably


If the bottom edge of the blackdiaphragm in the brake-fluidreservoir is below the MAX mark:

Check the front brake padthickness ( 112).

Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

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

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

Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

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Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

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

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

Have the defect rectified asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist workshop, preferably an

authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

CoolantChecking coolant level

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Allow the engine to cool down.

Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank 1.

Coolant, specified level

between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank(engine cold)

If the coolant drops below thepermitted level:

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

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ClutchChecking clutch operation

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

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:

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

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

Check the clutch fluid level inreservoir 1.

Wear of the clutch causesthe fluid level in the clutch

fluid reservoir to rise.

Clutch-fluid level (visualinspection)

It is impermissible for theclutch fluid level to drop.

If the clutch-fluid level drops:

Unsuitable hydraulic fluidscould cause damage to the

clutch system.

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

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

Rims and tyresChecking rims

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

Checking tyre tread depth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

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the minimum tyre tread depthpermitted by law.Have the tyres changed in goodtime before they wear to theminimum permissible treaddepth.

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

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

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

If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

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

Effect of wheel sizeon suspension-controlsystemsWheel size is very important asa parameter for the running-gearcontrol systems ABS and DTC.In particular, the diameter and thewidth of a motorcycle's wheels

are programmed into the controlunit and are fundamental to allcalculations. 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 toyour 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.

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RDC labelwith tyre pressure monitoring(RDC)OE

Incorrect tyre fitting candamage the RDC sensors.

Be sure to explain to the au-thorised BMW Motorrad dealeror the specialist workshop thatthe wheel is fitted with an RDCsensor.

If the motorcycle is equippedwith RDC, each wheel rim bearsan adhesive label indicating theposition of the RDC sensor.When changing the tyre, take

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

Remove screws 1 on left andright.Pull the front-wheel cover for-ward to remove.

Unclip retaining clip 1 holdingthe sensor cable to the brakeline.Remove cable tie 2.Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.

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Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

a risk of the brake pads beingpressed together to the extentthat they cannot be slipped backover the brake disc on reas-sembly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove screws 3 of the brakecalipers on left and right.

Force the brake pads 4 slightlyapart by rocking brake caliper 5back and forth against brakedisc 6.Carefully pull the brake calipersback and out until clear of thebrake discs.

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( 125).

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The left axle clampingscrew locates the threaded

bush in the front suspension.If the threaded bush is notcorrectly aligned the gapbetween the ABS sensor ringand the ABS sensor will not becorrect and this can cause theABS to malfunction or allow theABS sensor to be damaged.In order to ensure that thethreaded bush remains correctlyaligned, do not slacken orremove the left axle campingscrew.

Remove right-hand axle clamp-ing screw 2.Remove quick-release axle 3,while supporting the wheel.Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Installing front wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and DTC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andDTC systems at the start of thischapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

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

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

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

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

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 3 and tight-en to specified torque.

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Quick-release axle inthreaded bush (wheel

carrier)

50 Nm

Tighten right axle clampingscrew 2 to the specified tight-ening torque.

Clamping screw forquick-release axle to

wheel carrier

19 Nm

Remove the front-wheel stand.

Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.

Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.

Install securing screws 3 onleft and right and tighten tospecified tightening torque.

Front brake caliper towheel carrier

30 Nm

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Clip on retaining clip 1 holdingthe sensor cable to the brakeline.Secure new cable tie 2.Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.Firmly pull the handbrake leveruntil the pressure point is per-ceptible, and repeat this opera-tion several times.

Hold the front-wheel cover inposition and install bolts 1 onleft and right.

Remove the rear wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.If applicable, remove the cases.

Remove screws 1 on left andright.Remove the number-plate car-rier.

Engage first gear.

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Risk of burns caused by thehot exhaust system.

Do not touch the exhaust systemwhen it is hot; if necessary, allowthe exhaust system ample timeto cool before proceeding.

Remove five bolts 1 from therear wheel, while supportingthe wheel.Lower the rear wheel to theground and roll it out to therear.

Installing rear wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and DTC systems in-

tervene if non-standard wheelsare installed.See the information on the effectof wheel size on the ABS andDTC systems at the start of thischapter.

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 positionat the rear-wheel adapter andattach it.

Fit five bolts 1 and tighten tothe specified torque in diagon-ally opposite sequence.

Rear wheel to wheelflange

Tightening sequence: tight-en in diagonally oppositesequence

60 Nm

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Hold the number-plate carrierin position.Install screws 1 on left andright.

Front-wheel standInstalling front-wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

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

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

Use basic stand with tool num-ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-bination with front-wheel ad-apter (83 30 0 402 243).Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its centre stand.

Slacken adjusting screws 1.

Push the two pins 2 apart un-til the front suspension fitsbetween them.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.

There is a risk of damagingthe sensor ring of the BMW

Motorrad Integral ABS.Push the left pin in just farenough to ensure that it clearsthe sensor ring.

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Push both mounting pins 2through the triangles of thebrake caliper anchorages justfar enough to allow the frontwheel to be rolled betweenthem.Tighten adjusting screws 1.

If the motorcycle is on thecentre stand and is raised

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

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

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.

When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.Remove the seat. ( 105).Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.

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Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor battery,and the other end to the neg-ative terminal of the dischargedbattery.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive termin-als.Install the seat ( 107).

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 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 leads

to overheating and shortens thebulb's operating life.

Replacing high-beamheadlight bulb

The description belowsteps you through the

procedure for replacing theleft high-beam headlight bulb.Proceed by analogy to replacethe right high-beam headlightbulb.

Turn slipstream deflector 1 out.Remove screw 2 and workside cover 3 to the rear andremove.

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Remove screw 1.Switch on the ignition and raisethe windscreen to its highestposition.Remove screw 2 and workhand protector 3 to the sideto remove.Switch off the ignition andwait until the windscreen hasmoved to its lowest position.

Remove screws 1.Work speaker unit 2 to the rearto remove.

Disconnect plug 3.

Turn covers 1 counter-clock-wise to remove.

Disconnect plug 2.

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Release spring clip 3 at leftand right and swing it up.

The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

Remove bulb 4.

Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

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

Connect plug 2.

Turn covers 1 clockwise to in-stall.

Connect plug 3.

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Seat the speaker unit inmount 4.

Install screws 1.

Switch on the ignition and raisethe windscreen to its highestposition.

Hold hand protector 3 in posi-tion and install screw 2.Switch off the ignition andwait until the windscreen hasmoved to its lowest position.Install screw 1.

Hold side cover 3 in positionand install screw 2.Align slipstream deflector 1.

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be con-sidered.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to max-imise battery life:

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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.Connect a float charger to thebattery if the motorcycle is toremain out of use for more thanfour weeks.

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 chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.

If you switch on the igni-tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat (battery voltage is less than 9

V). 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.

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.

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

The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when the

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

Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.

If you are unable to chargethe battery through the on-

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

Charging battery whendisconnected

Charge the battery using asuitable charger.

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

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

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

Removing batteryRemove the seat. ( 105).with anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE

If applicable, switch off the anti-theft alarm.


Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative lead 1first.Then open the cover and dis-connect positive lead 2.Remove screws 3 and removethe retainer.Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

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Installing batteryPlace the battery in the batterycompartment, positive termin-al on the right in the forwarddirection of travel.

Install the retainer and installscrews 3.

Installation in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Connect battery positive lead 2first and close the cover.

Then connect battery negativelead 1.Install the seat ( 107).

Switch on the ignition.Set the time in Settings- Time and set the date inSettings - Date.

FusesReplacing fuses

Switch off the ignition.Remove the seat. ( 105).

Risk of fire if an attempt ismade to jumper defective

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

Consult the fuse assignmentdiagram and replace the de-fective fuse.

If fuse defects recur fre-quently have the electric

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

Install the seat ( 107).

Fuse assignment

1 40 AMotorcycle electronics

2 40 AMotorcycle electronics

with Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

ESA

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3 30 AEngine electronics

4 Fuse boxNumbering of the fuses asper label on lid of fuse box:

-1 Not used-2 Not used-3 Not used-4 4 A

Left handlebar fitting, top-case lighting

with tyre pressure monit-oring (RDC)OE

RDC-5 7,5

Audio system-6 4 A

Beam throw adjustmentwith Adaptive Head-light OE

Adaptive cornering lights-7 4 A

Main relay, instrument pan-el, ignition switch

-8 Not usedwith anti-theft alarm(DWA)OE

7.5 AAnti-theft alarm

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 138

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

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

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

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

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

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of high-pressure cleaners (steam

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

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsPlastics

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.

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Body panelsClean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.

Windscreens and headlightlenses made of plasticClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

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

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

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

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

Paint careWashing the motorcycle regularlywill help counteract the long-termeffects of substances that dam-age the paint, especially if yourmotorcycle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, for example treeresin or pollen.

Remove particularly aggressivesubstances immediately, how-ever, as otherwise the paint canbe affected or become discol-oured. Substances of this natureinclude spilt fuel, oil, grease,brake fluid and bird droppings.We recommend BMW vehiclepolish or BMW paint cleaner forthis purpose.Marks on the paintwork are par-ticularly easy to see after themotorcycle has been washed.Remove stains of this kind im-mediately, using cleaning-gradebenzene or petroleum spirit on aclean cloth or ball of cotton wool.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW tar remover for removingspecks of tar. Remember to waxthe parts treated in this way.

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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 ( 132).Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the main andside stand pivots with a suit-able lubricant.Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel.

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

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

Restoring motorcycleto use

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

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Technical data

Technical data

troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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

Side stand Retract the side stand ( 78).

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

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

No fuel in tank Refuel ( 83).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 131).

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Front brake caliper to wheel car-rier

M8 x 30 - 10.9 30 Nm

Clamping screw for quick-re-lease axle to wheel carrier

M8 x 30 19 Nm

Quick-release axle in threadedbush (wheel carrier)

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel to wheel flange

M10 x 1.25 x 40 tighten in diagonally opposite sequence

60 Nm

Shift mechanism Value Valid

Eccentric, peg to shift lever

M6 x 20 8 Nm

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Engine

Engine design transverse straight-six four-stroke engine with fourvalves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts;liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, integral six-speed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication.

Displacement 1649 cm3

Cylinder bore 72 mm

Piston stroke 67.5 mm

Compression ratio 12,2:1

Nominal output 118 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1

with power reductionOE 79 kW, at engine speed: 7750 min-1

Torque 175 Nm, at engine speed: 5250 min-1

with power reductionOE 150 Nm, at engine speed: 4750 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 8500 min-1

Idle speed 900±50 min-1, Engine at regular operating temper-ature

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 26.5 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 4.5 l, with filter change

products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes

Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL /JASO MA2

~-20 °C

SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2 ~-20 °C

SAE 10W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2 ~-20 °C

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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 1,617, Primary transmission ratio1.941 (33:17 teeth), 1st gear1.429 (30:21 teeth), 2nd gear1.148 (31:27 teeth), 3rd gear0.958 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear0.806 (25:31 teeth), 5th gear0.686 (24:35 teeth), 6th gear0.913 (21:23 teeth), Angular drive1.258 (39:31 teeth), Countershaft

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears

Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad Paralever

Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2,75 (33:12)

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever

Spring strut, front, type Central suspension strut

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Central suspension strut with electricallyadjustable damping.

Spring travel, front 125 mm, At wheel

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Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMWMotorrad Paralever

Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever system.Spring preload and rebound-stage damping step-lessly adjustable.

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE central suspension strut pivoted to lever system.Electrically adjustable damping and spring preload/spring rate.

Spring travel, rear 135 mm, At wheel

Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

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

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

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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 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 ZR 17

Rear wheel

rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

rear wheel rim size 6.00" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 190 / 55 ZR 17

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

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Electrics

Electrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A, All sockets

Battery

battery type Gel battery

battery rated voltage 12 V

battery rated capacity 19 Ah

Technical data

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-8

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new1.0 mm, Wear limit

Lighting

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

Bulbs for the low-beam headlight D1S / 35 W

Bulb for parking light Lighting rings, integrated into headlight

Bulb for tail light/brake light LED

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front LED

Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear LED

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Fuses

Fuse carrier 1 30 A, Engine electronics

Fuse carrier 2 40 A, Slot left: Vehicle electronics40 A, Slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESA

Fuse box Not used, Slot 1Not used, Slot 2Not used, Slot 34 A, Slot 4: Left handlebar fitting, tyre pressuremonitoring (RDC), topcase interior light7.5 A, Slot 5: Audio system4 A, Slot 6: Beam throw control, Adaptive Head-light4 A, Slot 7: Main relay, instrument cluster, ignitionswitch7.5 A, Slot 8: Anti-theft alarm (DWA), central lock-ing

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Anti-theft alarmwith anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE

Anti-theft alarm

Time to active after activation 30 s

Alarm duration 26 s

Activation time between two alarms 10 s

Battery type CR 123 A

Remote control

Range of the remote control 10 m

Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband

Transmission frequency 433.92 MHz

Battery type and rated voltage CR 1632 lithium3 V

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Frame

Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloyrear frame

type plate location Wheel carrier, front right

VIN location Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oilfiller neck)

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2489 mm, over topcase

Height of motorcycle 1465 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight

Width of motorcycle 1000 mm, Across mirrors980 mm, without mirrors

Front-seat height 750 mm, Without rider

rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1720 mm, Without rider

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Weights

Unladen weight 348 kg, DIN unladen weight, with cases and top-case, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, withoutoptional extras

Permissible gross weight 560 kg

Maximum payload 212 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 154

BMW Motorrad mobility services -roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

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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

on

Stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

on

Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW ServiceCompleted

on

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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

Engineering details, 89Self-diagnosis, 79Warnings, 34

Ambient temperatureBlack ice warning, 34

Anti-theft alarmOperation, 70Telltale light, 18Warnings, 39

BBattery

Charging battery whenconnected, 131Charging battery whendisconnected, 132Installation, 133Removal, 132Stowage, 17Technical data, 148Warning for battery chargecurrent, 32

Warning for battery voltagelow, 33

BMW Motorrad service, 154Brake fluid

Checking fluid level, front, 114Checking fluid level, rear, 115Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsChecking front, 112Checking rear, 113Running in, 80

BrakesAdjusting brake lever, 62Checking operation, 112Safety instructions, 81Technical data, 146

BulbsGeneral instructions, 127Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 127Technical data, 148Warning for bulb failure, 33, 34

CCase

Operation, 102Central locking

Operation, 66Checklist, 77Clock, 20Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever, 61Checking fluid level, 117Fluid reservoir, 11Technical data, 144Test, 117

Confirmation of maintenancework, 156

CoolantChecking fill level, 116Fill-level indicator, 13Warning, 31

Cruise-control systemControl, 14Operation, 59

Currency, 7

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DDamping

Adjuster, rear, 11Adjusting, 64

DimensionsTechnical data, 151

DTCControl, 14Engineering details, 92Self-diagnosis, 79switching on/off, 55Warning, 35

EElectrics

Technical data, 148Electronic immobiliser EWS

Warning, 31Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 16, 52Engine

Control, 16Ride mode, 16Starting, 78Technical data, 142

Temperature gauge, 20Warning for engineelectronics, 31, 32

Engine oilChecking fill level, 110Filler neck, 13Oil dipstick, 13Technical data, 143Topping up, 112Warning for engine oil level, 32

Equipment, 7ESA

Control, 14Engineering details, 95Operation, 65

FFrame

Technical data, 151Front-wheel stand

Installing, 125

FuelFiller neck, 11Fill-level indicator, 20Refuelling, 83Technical data, 143Warning for fuel down toreserve, 31

Fuses, 148Position on the motorcycle, 17Replacing, 133

GGear indicator, 20General views

Instrument panel, 18Left handlebar fitting, 14Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 20Right handlebar fitting, 16Right side of motorcycle, 13Underneath the seat, 17Warning and telltale lights, 25

Grip heatingOperation, 53

Ground lighting, 51

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HHandlebar fittings

General view, left side, 14General view, right side, 16

Hazard warning flashersControl, 14Operation, 52

HeadlightAdjusting for traffic driving onright/driving on left, 50Headlight beam-throwadjustment, 11Warnings, 38

Helmet holder, 17High-beam headlight

Switching on, 50Horn, 14

IIgnition

Switching off, 42Switching on, 42

Immobiliser, 43Warning, 31

Instrument panelAmbient-light brightnesssensor, 18Overview, 18

JJump starting, 126

KKeys, 42

LLaying up, 138Lights

Control, 14Headlight flasher, 14, 50High-beam headlight, 14Parking light, 50Switch on the high-beamheadlight, 50Switching on low-beamheadlight, 50Switching on the side lights, 50

MMaintenance

General instructions, 110Maintenance intervals, 155Mirrors

Adjusting, 63Mobility services, 154Motorcycle

Laying up, 138Parking, 82Restoring to use, 138

Multifunction display, 18Meaning of symbols, 21Operation, 43Overview, 20

NNavigation devices

Installation, 99Operation, 100Removal, 100

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OOdometer and tripmeters, 20

Control, 14Operation, 49Resetting, 49Select the readings, 49

On-board computerAmbient temperature, 22Control, 14Oil level, 23Operation, 48Range, 22Reset the average values, 48Stopwatch, 48travel times, 49

PParking, 82Parking light, 50Power socket, 13

Notes on use, 98Pre-ride check, 78

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 145Refuelling, 83Remote control

registration, 67Replacing battery, 69synchronising, 68

Reserve volumeWarning, 31

Rev. counter, 18Ride mode

Adjusting, 56Engineering details, 88

Rider's ManualStowage, 17

Running gearTechnical data, 145

Running in, 80

SSafety instructions

Brakes, 81General, 76

SeatLock, 11Removing and installing, 57

Seat heatingControl, 11Operation, 53

Service, 154Warning, 39

Service-due indicator, 23Shift lever

Adjusting shift lever, 62Side stand

For starting, 78slipstream deflector, 58Spark plugs, 148Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjuster, rear, 11Adjusting, 63

Starting, 78Steering lock

Locking, 42

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StopwatchOperation, 48

Storage compartment, 11Stowage compartment, 61Symbols

Meaning, 21

TTechnical data

Battery, 148Brakes, 146Bulbs, 148Clutch, 144Dimensions, 151Electrics, 148Engine, 142Engine oil, 143Frame, 151Fuel, 143Rear-wheel drive, 145Running gear, 145Spark plugs, 148Standards, 7Transmission, 144

Weights, 152Wheels and tyres, 147

Telltale lights, 18Overview, 25

ToolkitContents, 110Stowage, 17

topcaseClosing, 104Opening, 104Operation, 104

Torques, 141Transmission

Technical data, 144Transportation

Lashing, 84Travel times

measuring, 49troubleshooting chart, 140Turn indicators

Control, 14Operation, 52

Type plate, 13

Tyre pressure monitoring RDCAdhesive label for rim, 119Engineering details, 94Reading, 22Warnings, 36

TyresChecking inflation pressure, 73Checking tread depth, 117Recommendation, 118Running in, 81Table of tyre pressures, 17Technical data, 147

VVehicle identification number, 13

WWarning lights, 18

Overview, 25Warnings

Mode of presentation, 26Warnings, overview, 27Weights

Payload table, 17Technical data, 152

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WheelsChange of size, 118Checking rims, 117Installing front wheel, 121Installing rear wheel, 124Remove the front wheel, 119Remove the rear wheel, 123Technical data, 147

WindscreenAdjusting, 58Control, 14

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Certifications

Remote Control for central locking system

Česky Meta System S.p.A. tímto prohlašuje, že tento PF240009 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk Undertegnede Meta System S.p.A. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr PF240009 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A., dass sich das Gerät PF240009 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Meta System S.p.A. seadme PF240009 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English Hereby, Meta System S.p.A., declares that this PF240009 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español Por medio de la presente Meta System S.p.A. declara que el PF240009 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Certifications

Ελληνική ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤΑ Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ ΣΙ ΟΤΙΩΔΕΙ ΑΠΑΙΣΗΕΙ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ ΛΟΙΠΕ ΦΕΣΙΚΕ ΔΙΑΣΑΞΕΙ ΣΗ ΟΔΗΓΙΑ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Français Par la présente Meta System S.p.A. déclare que l'appareil PF240009 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano Con la presente Meta System S.p.A. dichiara che questo PF240009 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski Ar šo Meta System S.p.A. deklarē, ka PF240009 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuvių Šiuo Meta System S.p.A. deklaruoja, kad šis PF240009 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Meta System S.p.A. dat het toestel PF240009 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti Hawnhekk, Meta System S.p.A., jiddikjara li dan PF240009 jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar Alulírott, Meta System S.p.A. nyilatkozom, hogy a PF240009 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski Niniejszym Meta System S.p.A. oświadcza, że PF240009 jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português Meta System S.p.A. declara que este PF240009 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Certifications

Slovensko Meta System S.p.A. izjavlja, da je ta PF240009 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi Meta System S.p.A. vakuuttaa täten että PF240009 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska Härmed intygar Meta System S.p.A. att denna PF240009 står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Íslenska Hér með lýsir Meta System S.p.A. yfir því að PF240009 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Norsk Meta System S.p.A. erklærer herved at utstyret PF240009 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

USA, Canada

Product name: TX BMW MR FCC ID: P3O98400 IC:4429A - TXBMWMR

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration Of Conformity

R&TTE Declaration Of Conformity (DoC)

0470

We: Meta System S.p.A.

with the address: Via Majakovskij 10 b/c/d/e 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy

Declare

Under own responsibility that the product:

TX BMW MR

To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards:

Health & Safety (art.3.1) EN 60950-1 EMC (art.3.2) ETSI EN 301 489-1/-3 Spectrum ETSI EN 300 220 - 2 Human exposure EN 62311

According to Directive 1999/5/CE

Reggio Emilia , 14/07/2010

Technical Director Lasagni Cesare

Certifications

Tire Pressure Control TPC

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

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

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

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

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 26.5 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No.: 01 41 8 528 46112.2010, 1st edition

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