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Rider's Manual (US Model)

F 800 GT

BMW Motorrad

The UltimateRiding Machine

Motorcycle/Dealer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Color number

Initial registration

License plate

Dealer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Dealer's address/phone number (companystamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all high-way traffic situations.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 informa-tion on maintenance and care tohelp you maintain your vehicle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have any questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide adviceand assistance.

We wish you many miles of safeand enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Notice concerning current sta-tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Under center fairingpanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16Multifunction switch,right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Warning and indicatorlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 21Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Onboard computer indica-tor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Outside temperature . . . . . . . . 33Tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . 34

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Steering and ignitionlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Electronic immobilizer(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Stopwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 43

Emergency on/off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Heated grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 44Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Electronic suspension ad-justment (ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 54Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Engine speed warning . . . . . . 59Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Parking your motorcycle . . . . 61Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Fastening motorcycle fortransport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

6 Technology indetail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 66Engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 68Tire pressure control(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 71General instructions . . . . . . . . . 72Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . . . 80Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 86Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . 87Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . . . 93Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99General instructions . . . . . . . 100Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . 100Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Washing your vehicle . . . . . . 108Cleaning sensitive vehicleparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Protective wax coating . . . . 110Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 110Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

10 Technical data . . . . . . 111Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 112Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 113Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 117Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 118Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 119Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Performance data . . . . . . . . . 122

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Reporting safetydefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124BMW Motorrad Service . . . 125BMW Motorrad MobilityServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Maintenance proce-dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Confirmation of mainte-nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Confirmation of service . . . . 132

12 Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

13 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

General instructions

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

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

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

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

Notice concerning current status . . . . 7

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OverviewWe have placed great importanceon good orientation when usingthis Rider's Manual. You'll findspecial topics most quickly byusing the extensive index at theend of the manual. Chapter 2provides you with an overview ofyour motorcycle. All maintenanceand repair work carried out onyour vehicle will be documentedin Chapter 11. Proof of the main-tenance work performed is a pre-requisite for generous treatmentof claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, remember to handover this Rider's Manual; it is animportant part of the motorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings thatyou must comply with for

reasons of your safety and thesafety of others, and to protectyour product against damage.

Special information on op-erating and inspecting your

motorcycle as well as mainte-nance and adjustment proce-dures.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of ac-cessory or equipment-dependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE Optional equipmentBMW Motorrad optionalextras are already com-pletely installed duringmotorcycle production.

OA Optional accessoryBMW optional acces-sories can be purchasedand installed at your au-thorized BMW Motorradretailer.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

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ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

ESA Electronic suspensionadjustment.

TPC/RDC

Tire Pressure Control(TPC).

EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes optionalequipment (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessories(OA). This explains why the man-ual may also contain descriptionsof equipment which you have notordered. Please note, too, thatyour motorcycle might not be ex-actly as illustrated in this manualon account of country-specificdifferences.

If your motorcycle comes withequipment not described here,you can find the descriptions in aseparate manual.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and out-puts in this Rider's Manual referto the Deutsches Institut für Nor-mung e. V. (DIN) and comply withits tolerance regulations. Ver-sions for individual countries maydiffer.

Notice concerningcurrent statusThe high safety and quality stan-dards of BMW motorcycles aremaintained by constant devel-opment work on designs, equip-ment and accessories. Becauseof this, your motorcycle may dif-fer from the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. In addition,BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee

the total absence of errors. Wehope you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on thebasis of the data, illustrations ordescriptions in this manual.

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Overviews

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

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

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

Under center fairing panel . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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General view, left side1 Headlamp range adjust-

ment (below instrumentcluster) ( 50)

2 Seat lock ( 51)3 Engine oil fill location and

oil dipstick ( 72)4 Payload table (on steering-

head bearing at left)

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General view, right side1 Fuel filler cap ( 62)2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 76)3 Vehicle identification

number, type plate (onsteering-head bearing)

4 Coolant level indicator (be-hind side fairing) ( 78)

5 Onboard power socket( 100)

6 Adjusting spring preload( 47)

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 77)

8 Damping adjustment( 48)

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Underneath seat1 Tools for adjusting spring

preload ( 47)2 Standard tool kit ( 72)3 Rider's Manual (US Model)4 Storage space

with first-aid kit OA

Storing first-aid kit5 Helmet holder ( 52)6 Storage space

with service toolkitOA

Storing service tool kit( 72)

7 Tire inflation pressure table

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Under center fairingpanel1 Battery ( 95)2 Storage space

with tire repair kit OA

Storing tire repair kit

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Multifunction switch,left1 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 42)2 Switching the indicators in

the display ( 38)3 Hazard warning flashers

( 43)4 Turn indicators ( 42)5 Horn6 Not included in standard

equipmentwith Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

ESA ( 49)7 Not included in standard

equipmentwith Automatic StabilityControl (ASC)OE

ASC ( 44)

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Multifunction switch,right1 Starter ( 56)2 Emergency on/off switch

(kill switch) ( 43)3 Not included in standard

equipmentwith heated handlebargrips OE

Operate heated grips( 44).

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Instrument cluster1 Warning and indicator

lamps ( 20)2 Speedometer3 Function key4 Multifunction display

( 21)5 Function key6 Ambient light sensor (for

instrument lighting control)with anti-theft alarm OE

Anti-theft alarm indicatorlamp (see anti-theft alarmoperating instructions)

with onboardcomputerOE

Engine speed warning( 59)

7 Tachometer

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Displays

Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 20

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Onboard computer indicator . . . . . . . . 32

Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Warning and indicatorlamps1 ABS ( 30)2 Not included in standard

equipmentwith Automatic StabilityControl (ASC)OE

ASC ( 31)3 Fuel reserve ( 32)

( 30)4 Universal warning lamp

(appears together withwarnings in display panel)( 22)

5 High-beam headlight6 Turn indicator, right7 Idle8 Turn indicator, left

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Multifunction display1 Warning for electronic en-

gine management ( 27)2 Not included in standard

equipmentwith heated handlebargrips OE

Display of the selectedheated grip level ( 44)

3 Not included in standardequipment


Stopwatch ( 40)4 Time ( 37)5 Not included in standard

equipmentwith Tire Pressure Con-trol (TPC/RDC)OE

Tire inflation pressure( 34)

6 Coolant-temperature warn-ing indicator ( 26)

7 Overdue service ( 33)

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8 Value area for indicators( 38)



Symbols explaining theindicated value ( 32)

10 Coolant temperature dis-play



Gear indicator, "N" isshown for Neutral

12 Fuel level ( 32)13 Not included in standard

equipmentwith onboardcomputerOE

Value area for indicator( 38)

14 Warning ( 22)15 Trip odometer ( 38)

Warning lampsDisplayWarnings are displayed with thecorresponding warning lamps.

Warnings for which no separatewarning lamp is available, are in-dicated using the 'General' warn-ing lamp 1 in conjunction witha warning or a warning symbolin the multifunction display. Theuniversal warning lamp lights upin either yellow or red dependingon the urgency of the warning.

Next to value area 2, warning tri-angle 3 can be indicated in ad-dition. These warnings alternatewith the odometers ( 38).

The universal warning lamp lightsup for the most urgent warning.

The following page contains a listof potential warnings.

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Overview of warning indicatorsWarning and indicatorlamps

Warning symbols in thedisplay

Meaning

"x.x °F" flashes Outside temperature warning ( 26)

Lights up yellow + "EWS" is indi-cated

Electronic immobilizer is active ( 26)

Lights up red Flashes Coolant temperature too high ( 26)

Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 27)

Lights up yellow + "LAMP" is indi-cated

Bulb defective ( 27)

Lights up yellow + "DWA" is indi-cated

DWA Battery drained ( 27)

Lights up yellow + "x.x" flashes Tire inflation pressure in limit area ofpermissible tolerance ( 28)

Flashes red + "x.x" flashes Tire inflation pressure is outside ap-proved range ( 28)

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Warning and indicatorlamps


Meaning

Lights up yellow + "--" or "----" is indicated

Sensor defective or system fault ( 29)

Lights up yellow + "RdC" is indi-cated.

Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensorweak ( 29)

+ "--" or "----" is indicated

Transmission error ( 29)

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 30)

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 30)

Lights up ABS error ( 30)

Flashes rapidly ASC intervention ( 31)

Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed( 31)

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Warning and indicatorlamps


Meaning

Lights up ASC switched off ( 31)

Lights up ASC error ( 31)

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Outside temperaturewarning

with onboard computerOE

"x.x °F" flashes.Possible cause:The outside temperature mea-sured at the vehicle is lower than37 °F (3 °C).

The outside temperaturewarning does not mean that

there is no risk of black ice form-ing at measured temperaturesabove 37 °F (3 °C).At low outside temperatures,black ice must especially be ex-pected on bridges and in shadyroad areas.

Think well ahead when driving.

Electronic immobilizer isactive

General warning light showsyellow.

+ "EWS" is indicated.

Possible cause:The key being used is not autho-rized for starting, or communica-tion between the key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keysfrom the ignition key ring.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

The temperature symbolflashes.

Driving with an overheatedengine can result in engine

damage.

Be sure to observe the measureslisted below.

Possible cause:Coolant level is too low.

Check coolant level ( 78).If coolant level is too low:

Have the coolant level refilledand the coolant systemchecked at a specialist servicefacility, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.

If possible, continue drivingin the part-load range to cooldown the engine.Should the coolant temperaturefrequently be too high, havethe coolant system checked asquickly as possible by a spe-cialist service facility, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

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Engine in emergency-operation mode


Engine symbol appears onthe display.

The engine is in the emer-gency operating mode. Un-

usual engine response is a possi-bility.Adapt your style of riding accord-ingly. Avoid accelerating sharplyand overtaking.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has di-agnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and canno longer be started. Otherwise,the engine runs in the emer-gency operating mode.

Continued driving is possible,however the accustomed en-gine performance may not beavailable.

Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at an au-thorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

+ "LAMP" is indicated.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

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

Possible cause:Bulb defective.

Locate defective bulb with vi-sual check.

Replacing low-beam and/orhigh-beam bulb ( 88).Replacing bulb for parking light( 90).Replacing brake light and taillight bulbs ( 91).Remove front and rear turn sig-nal bulb ( 92).

DWA Battery drainedwith anti-theft alarm OE


+ "DWA" is indicated

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:The anti-theft alarm system bat-tery has no capacity. The oper-ation of the anti-theft alarm sys-tem is no longer ensured withthe vehicle battery disconnected.

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Contact a specialist service fa-cility, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Tire inflation pressure inlimit area of permissibletolerance

with Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE


+ "x.x" (the critical infla-tion pressure) flashes.

Possible cause:The measured tire inflation pres-sure is in the limit area of thepermissible tolerance.

Correct tire inflation pressure inaccordance with instructions onback of cover of Rider's Man-ual.

Before adjusting the tire in-flation pressure, observe

the information on temperaturecompensation and on inflationpressure adjustment in the chap-ter "Technology in detail".

Tire inflation pressure isoutside approved range


General warning lightflashes red.

+ "x.x" (the critical infla-tion pressure) flashes.

A tire inflation pressure out-side the permissible toler-

ance result in poorer handling ofthe motorcycle.Adapt your style of ridingaccordingly.

Possible cause:The measured tire inflation pres-sure is outside the permissibletolerance.

Check tire for damage anddrivability.

If it is still possible to drive withtire:

Correct tire inflation pressure atnext opportunity.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialist service fa-cility, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

If you are unsure about the driv-ability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.Inform roadside service.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialist service fa-cility, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

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Sensor defective orsystem fault



+ "--" or "-- --" is in-dicated.

Possible cause:Wheels without RDC sensors aremounted.

Retrofit wheel set with RDCsensors.

Possible cause:1 or 2 RDC sensors have failed.

Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Possible cause:A system fault has occurred.

Have fault eliminated at a spe-cialist service facility, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorraddealer.

Battery of tire-inflationpressure sensor weak



+ "RdC" is indicated.

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:The battery of the tire inflationpressure sensor has almost nocapacity anymore. The operationof the tire inflation pressure con-

trol is only ensured for a limitedtime.

Contact a specialist service fa-cility, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Transmission errorwith Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

+ "--" or "-- --" is in-dicated.

Possible cause:The vehicle's speed has not ex-ceeded the threshold of approx.19 mph (30 km/h). The RDCsensors do not transmit theirsignal until a speed above thisthreshold is reached ( 69).

Watch the RDC display athigher speed. A permanentfault has not occurred untilthe general warning lamp alsolights up. In this case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialist service facility, preferably

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an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Possible cause:There is a fault in the radio con-nection to the TPC/RDC sensors.Possible causes are radio sys-tems in the surrounding area,which interfere with the connec-tion between the TPC/RDC con-trol unit and the sensors.

Watch the TPC/RDC display inanother environment. A con-tinuous error is only present ifthe general warning lamp alsolights up. In this case:Have fault eliminated at a spe-cialist service facility, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorraddealer.

Fuel down to reserveFuel-reserve warning lightlights up.

Fuel shortage can lead toengine misfires. This can

result in unexpected engine de-activation (accident hazard) anddamage to the catalytic con-verter.Do not drive to the extent thatthe fuel tank is completelyempty.

Possible cause:At the most, the fuel tank stillcontains the reserve fuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

Refueling procedure ( 62).

ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning lamp flashes.

Possible cause:The ABS is not available becausethe self-diagnosis has not beencompleted. To check the wheelsensors, the motorcycle must bedriven a few yards.

Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the ABS functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

ABS errorABS warning lamp lightsup.

Possible cause:The ABS control unit has de-tected an error.

It remains possible to continueriding. It must be noted thatthe ABS function is not avail-able. Observe additional infor-mation on special situationswhich can lead to ABS faultcodes ( 67).

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Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at a spe-cialist service facility, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ASC interventionwith Automatic Stability Control(ASC) OE

ASC warning lamp flashesrapidly.

The ASC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel and hasreduced the torque. The warn-ing lamp flashes longer than theASC intervention lasts. This fea-ture continues to furnish the riderwith optical feedback confirm-ing that the system has initiatedactive closed-loop interventioneven after the critical situationhas passed.

ASC self-diagnosis notcompleted

with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC warning lamp flashesslowly.

Possible cause:The self-diagnosis routine wasnot completed; the ASC functionis not available. The engine mustbe running and the motorcyclemust be moved at a speed of atleast 3.1 mph (5 km/h) in orderfor ASC self-diagnosis to com-plete.

Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the ASC functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

ASC switched offwith Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC warning lamp lightsup.

Possible cause:The ASC has been deactivatedby the rider.

Switch ASC on.

ASC errorwith Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE


Possible cause:The ASC control unit has de-tected an error.

It remains possible to continueriding. It must be noted thatthe ASC function is not avail-able. Observe additional infor-mation on special situationswhich can lead to ASC faultcodes ( 68).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at a spe-

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cialist service facility, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Onboard computerindicator


Distance covered since thefuel reached the reserve

level ( 32)

Average consumption

Average speed

Current fuel consumption

Outside temperature( 33)

Fuel levelDue to the complex fuel tank ge-ometry, the fill level cannot bedetermined in the upper fillingrange. For this reason, the fuellevel indicator only details thelower half of the filling range.

If the fill level indicator reachesthe 1/2-mark 1, the fuel tank isstill half full. Now, the fill level isdisplayed more accurately.If the reserve quantity is reached,the fuel warning lamp is switchedon.

Fuel reserveThe fuel level at which the re-serve warning lamp actually lightsup will vary according to dynamicriding conditions: substantial in-tank fuel motion (from frequentchanges in lean angles whencornering, frequent braking andacceleration) makes it more diffi-cult for the system to determinewhen the fuel falls to the reservelevel. However, the quantity indi-cated as the fuel reserve on therear cover represents the mini-mum in the tank when the lampinitially lights up.


After the fuel warning lampis switched on, the distance

driven since this point in time isindicated.The distance, which can still bedriven with the reserve quantity,depends on the driving style (onthe consumption) and on the fuel

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level when the warning lamp wasinitially activated (see the expla-nation above).The odometer for the fuel re-serve is reset if the fuel level af-ter refueling is greater than thereserve quantity.

Service display

If the time remaining until thenext service will elapse withinone month, the service date 1appears briefly following the pre-ride check. The month and yearare shown with two and four dig-its respectively separated by a

colon. In this example the displaymeans "June 2014".

If the vehicle covers high annualmileages then shorter service in-tervals may be required. Whenthe odometer reading for the re-calculated early service falls towithin 621 miles (1000 km), theremaining miles (kilometers) 1are counted down in 62-miles(100-km) steps. They are brieflydisplayed following the pre-ridecheck.

When a service dateelapses without service, the

universal warning lamp lights upin yellow, appearing together withthe date and mileage (kilometer)display. The "Service" messageis displayed continuously.

If the service displayappears more than a month

before the service date, thestored date must be adjustedin the instrument cluster. Thissituation can occur if the batteryhas been disconnected for alonger time.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer, forsetting of the date.

Outside temperaturewith onboard computerOE

When the outside temper-ature drops below 37 °F

(3 °C) the temperature display

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responds by flashing a warningindicating possible ice formationon the road surface. The displayautomatically switches from anyother mode to the temperaturereading when the temperaturedrops below this threshold forthe first time.Engine heat can lead to spuriousreadings of ambient temperaturewhen the motorcycle is station-ary. When the effects of engineheat on the monitored tempera-ture become excessive the dis-play responds by temporarily re-verting to "--" as the displayreading.

The outside temperaturewarning does not mean that

there is no risk of black ice form-ing at measured temperaturesabove 37 °F (3 °C).At low outside temperatures,black ice must especially be ex-pected on bridges and in shadyroad areas.

Tire inflation pressurewith Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

The figure on the left side 1 in-dicates the front tire's inflationpressure, while the figure on theright 2 shows the inflation pres-sure in the rear tire. Immediatelyafter switching on the ignition,"-- --" is indicated. The trans-fer of the inflation pressure val-ues does not begin until a speedof 19 mph (30 km/h) is exceededfor the first time.

The displayed tire inflation pres-sures refer to a tire air tempera-ture of 68 °F (20 °C).

If the warning triangle 3 isalso shown, a warning dis-

play is concerned. The affectedinflation pressure flashes.The universal warning lamp lightsup in yellow when the affectedfigure is at the limit of the ap-proved tolerance range. If themonitored tire inflation pressureis outside the specified range theuniversal warning lamp will flashin red.

Further information onBMW Motorrad RDC canbe found starting from page( 69).

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Operation

Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Electronic immobilizer (EWS) . . . . . . . 37

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Emergency on/off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Heated grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Electronic suspension adjustment(ESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Steering and ignitionlockKeysYou are provided with 2 ignitionkeys.Should you lose your keys pleaserefer to the information regardingthe electronic immobilizer (EWS)( 37).A single key fits the steering andignition lock, the fuel filler capand the seat lock.

with case OA

with TopcaseOA

The cases and the topcase canalso be ordered with locks forthe same key on request. Pleasecontact a specialist service fa-cility for this purpose, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Switching on ignition

Insert key into the steering andignition lock. Turn key to posi-tion 1.Parking lamps and all functioncircuits are switched on.Pre-Ride Check in progress( 57).ABS self-diagnosis isperformed ( 57).with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 58)

Switching off ignition

Turn key to position 1.Light switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can now be removed.Electrically powered acces-sories remain operational fora limited period of time.Battery can be recharged viaonboard socket.

Locking handlebarsTurn handlebars to left.

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Turn key to position 1 whilemoving handlebars slightly.Ignition, lights and all electricalcircuits are switched off.Handlebars are locked.Key can now be removed.

Electronic immobilizer(EWS)The motorcycle's electroniccircuitry monitors the data storedin the ignition key through aring antenna incorporated in thesteering and ignition lock. Theengine management systemdoes not enable engine starting

until this key is recognized as"authorized" for your motorcycle.

A further key attached tothe same ring as the igni-

tion key used to start the enginecould "irritate" the electronics,in which case the enabling sig-nal for starting is not issued. TheEWS warning is shown in themultifunction display.Always store further vehicle keysseparately from the ignition key.

If you lose your vehicle key, youcan have it disabled by your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.When having a key disabled youshould also bring all of the mo-torcycle's remaining keys withyou.The engine can no longer bestarted using a disabled key;however, a disabled key can beenabled again.Emergency and spare keys areonly available through an autho-

rized BMW Motorrad retailer.The keys are part of an inte-grated security system, so theretailer is under an obligation tocheck the legitimacy of all ap-plications for replacement/extrakeys.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Adjust the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

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Press and hold button 1 untilhours 2 flash.Press button 1 repeatedly untildesired hours are shown.Press and hold button 1 untilminutes 3 flash.Press button 1 repeatedly untildesired minutes are shown.

DisplaySelecting display readings

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1 to select thedisplay in value area 2.

The following values can be indi-cated:

Total kilometers (in illustration)Trip odometer 1 (Trip I)Trip odometer 2 (Trip II)

Warnings if necessary


Tire inflation pressures


Press button 1 to select thedisplay in value area 2.

The following data can be dis-played:

Outside temperature

Average speed

Average fuel consumption

Current fuel consumption

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Distance covered since thefuel reached the reserve

levelPress button 3 to select thedisplay in value area 4.

The following values can be indi-cated:

Total kilometers (in illustration)Trip odometer 1 (Trip I)Trip odometer 2 (Trip II)

Warnings if necessary


Tire inflation pressures

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired trip odometer.

Press and hold button 1 untiltrip odometer 2 has been re-set.


Press and hold button 1 un-til trip odometer 2 has beenreset.

Resetting average datawith onboard computerOE

Switch on ignition.Select average fuel consump-tion or average speed.

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Press and hold button 1 untildisplayed value has been reset.

Stopwatchwith onboard computerOE

Stopwatch

As an alternative to the odome-ter, the stopwatch 1 can be dis-played. The display consists ofhours, minutes, seconds andtenths of a second separated bydots.The stopwatch continues to runin the background when the dis-play is temporarily switched overto the odometer. The stopwatchalso continues to run when theignition is temporarily switchedoff.

Operating stopwatch

If necessary, switch over fromodometer to stopwatch withbutton 1.With stopwatch stopped, pressbutton 2 to start stopwatch.With stopwatch running, pressbutton 2 to stop stopwatch.Press and hold button 2 to re-set stopwatch.

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Lap timer

To enable improved operationof the stopwatch while driving(as a lap timer), the functions ofbutton 1 on the handlebar fittingand the functions of button 2 canbe interchanged. The stopwatchand the odometer are then oper-ated using button 1; the onboardcomputer must be operated us-ing button 2.

Interchanging buttonfunctions

Press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untildisplay changes.FLASH (engine speed warn-ing indicator) and ON or OFFare shown.Press button 2.LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON orOFF are shown.Press button 1 repeatedly untildesired state is shown.ON: Operation of the stop-watch using the INFO buttonon the handlebar fitting.

OFF: Operation of the stop-watch using button 2 in theinstrument cluster.To save the setting made,press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untilthe display changes.

LightsParking lightsThe parking lights switch on au-tomatically when the ignition isswitched on.

The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switchedon longer than absolutelynecessary.

Headlight low beamThe headlights automaticallycome on in their low-beam modeas soon as you start the engine.

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Headlight high beam andflasher

Press switch 1 toward front toswitch on high beams.Pull switch 1 rearward to oper-ate headlight flasher.

Parking lampSwitch off ignition.

Immediately after switching offthe ignition push button 1 tothe left and hold until the park-ing lamps come on.Switch ignition on and thenoff again to switch off parkinglamp.

Turn indicatorsOperating turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1 toward left toswitch on left-hand turn indica-tor.Press button 1 toward rightto switch on right-hand turnindicator.Press button 1 to switch offthe turn indicators.

After driving for approx.10 seconds or after cov-

ering a distance of approx. 980 ft(300 m), the turn indicators areautomatically switched off.

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Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers

Switch on ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

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

If a turn indicator button ispressed with the ignition

switched on, the flashing functionreplaces the emergency flashingfunction as long as the button ispressed. If the turn indicator but-ton is released, the emergencyflasher function becomes activeagain.

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

Emergency on/offswitch (kill switch)

1 Emergency on/off switch(kill switch)

Operating the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding

can cause the rear wheel to lockand thus cause a fall.Do not operate the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding.

The engine can be switchedoff easily and quickly using theemergency on/off switch.

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A Engine switched offB Operating position

Heated gripswith heated handlebar grips OE

Operate heated gripsStart engine.

The heated grips optioncan only be activated when

the engine is running.

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

heated grips can drain the bat-tery if you are riding at low en-gine speeds. If the battery is in-

adequately charged, the heatedgrips are switched off to ensurestarting capability.

Press button 1 repeatedly un-til desired heating level 2 isshown in the display.

The handlebar grips can beheated at two different levels.The second level is used forfast heat-up of the grips; then itshould be switched to the firstlevel.

50 % heating output

100 % heating output

If no further changes are madethe selected heating level isadopted as the setting.To switch off heated grips,press button 1 repeatedly un-til heated grip symbol 2 is notshown anymore in the display.

BMW Motorrad ASCwith Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

Switching the ASCfunction off

Switch on ignition.

The ASC function canalso be deactivated while

driving.

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Press and hold button 1 untilthe ASC warning lamp's displaychanges.


Release button 1 within twoseconds.

ASC warning lamp remainson.

The ASC function is switchedoff.

Switching the ASCfunction on

Press and hold button 1 untilthe ASC warning lamp's displaychanges.

ASC warning lamp goesout; if self-diagnosis has

not been completed, it begins toflash.

Release button 1 within twoseconds.

ASC warning lamp remainsoff or continues to flash.

The ASC function is switchedon.

As an alternative, the ignitioncan also be switched off andthen on again.

If the ASC warning lamplights up after switching

the ignition off and on followedby continued driving over 3 mph(5 km/h), an ASC error hasoccurred.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the clutch lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

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Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise to increase distance be-tween clutch lever and handle-bar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise to decrease dis-tance between clutch lever andhandlebar grip.

The adjusting screw can beturned more easily if you

press the clutch lever forwardwhen doing so.

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not reposition the handlebarcontrols on the handlebars or thehandlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the handbrakelever while driving can lead

to accidents.Only adjust the handbrakelever when the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise to increase distance be-tween brake lever and handle-bar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise to decrease dis-tance between brake lever andhandlebar grip.

The adjusting screw canbe turned more easily if

you press the handbrake leverforward when doing so.

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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired po-sition by twisting the housingand the mirror arm.

Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set the springpreload of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preload

accordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadat rear wheel

Remove seat ( 51).

Remove toolkit 1.

Your motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit the spring preload.

To increase spring preload,turn adjustment wheel 1 clock-wise using toolkit.To decrease spring preload,turn adjustment wheel 1 coun-terclockwise using toolkit.

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Basic setting of springpreload, rear

Turn adjustment wheelcounterclockwise as far aspossible (One-up withoutload)

Turn adjustment wheel asfar as possible counterclock-wise, then 12 turns clock-wise (One-up with load)

Turn adjustment wheel asfar as possible counterclock-wise, then 18 turns clock-wise (One-up with load andtopcase)

Turn adjustment wheelclockwise as far as possible(Two-up with load andtopcase)

Remount toolkit.Install the seat ( 52).

DampingSettingDamping must be adjusted to theroad conditions and the springpreload.

A rough road surface requiressofter damping than a smoothroad surface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjust damping on rearwheel

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

To increase damping, turn ad-justing screw 1 clockwise.To decrease damping, turn ad-justing screw 1 counterclock-wise.

Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Turn adjusting screw as faras possible clockwise, thenturn back 1.5 turns (One-upwithout load)

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Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

Turn adjusting screw as faras possible clockwise, thenturn back 0.5 turns (One-upwith load/two-up with load)

Electronic suspensionadjustment (ESA)

with Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA)OE

Adjustment optionsYou can use the ESA ElectronicSuspension Adjustment featureto adapt damping on the rearwheel to the road surface.

Calling up settingsSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1 to display cur-rent adjustment.

The adjusted damping is shownin the multifunction display, inarea 1. The displays provide thefollowing information:

COMF: comfortable dampingNORM: normal dampingSPORt: sporty damping

The display is automaticallyhidden again after a short time.

Adjust the chassisSwitch on ignition.

Press button 1 to display cur-rent adjustment.

In order to adjust different damp-ing:

Press button 1 repeatedly untilthe desired setting is displayedin the multifunction display.

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The damping can be ad-justed while the motorcycle

is being ridden.

If button 1 is not pressed for alonger time, damping is set asindicated.The ESA display disappearsonce the adjustment procedurehas been completed.

TiresChecking tire pressure

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure results in poorer han-

dling characteristics of the motor-cycle and reduces the life of thetires.Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Check tire pressures againstdata below.

Tire pressure, front

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tirecold)

Tire pressure, rear

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tirecold)

If the tire pressure is incorrect:Correct tire pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting headlight forRHD/LHD trafficIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where vehicles are drivenin the opposite lane relative toyour own country, its asymmetriclow-beam headlight will tend toblind oncoming traffic.Have the headlight adjusted forthese conditions by an authorized

service facility, preferably an au-thorized BMW Motorrad dealer.

Ordinary adhesive tapedamages the plastic lens.

To prevent damage to the plasticlens, consult a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Headlamp range andspring preloadThe headlamp range generallyremains constant due to the ad-justment of the spring preload tothe loading state.However, in the case of very highpayloads, the available springpreload adjustment might not beadequate. In this case, the head-lamp range must be adjusted tothe weight.

If there are questionswhether the headlight

range is correct, consult aspecialized workshop, preferably

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Adjusting headlamp range

1 Headlamp range adjust-ment

A swiveling lever is used for theheadlamp range adjustment.

A Neutral positionB Position with heavy pay-

load

SeatRemoving the seat


Turn and hold ignition key inthe seat lock 1 to left whilepressing seat downward at rearto support movement.Raise seat at rear and releasekey.Take off seat and place on aclean surface with upholsteredside facing downward.

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Installing the seat

Insert seat in bracket 1 andpress down firmly at rear.The seat's detent mechanismwill be heard to engage.

Helmet holderSecuring helmet onmotorcycle

Remove seat ( 51).

Secure helmet on helmetholder 1 using a steel cable.

The helmet catch canscratch the paneling.

When hooking on the helmet,

watch the position of the helmetlock.

Position helmet as shown inillustration.Install the seat ( 52).

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Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Engine speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Fastening motorcycle for trans-port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentThe following clothing protectsyou while riding:

HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots

This applies even to shortjourneys, and to every seasonof the year. Your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer will behappy to advise you and hasthe correct clothing for everypurpose.

Loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weightlimit and observe the loadinginformation.

Adjust spring preload, suspen-sion damping rate settings andtire inflation pressures for thecurrent gross vehicle weight.Ensure uniform case volumeand that case volumes on leftand right are equal.Pack heavy pieces of luggageand cargo as low and as closeto the center of the motorcycleas possible.Observe the maximum permis-sible payload indicated on thelabel in the respective luggagesystem.Comply with maximum payloadof luggage rack.

Payload of luggage car-rier

Max 22 lbs (max 10 kg)

Observe maximum payload oftank rucksack.

Payload of tank rucksack

with tank rucksackOA

Max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)

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

Incorrect settings of spring-strut and shock absorber sys-temImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tire inflation pres-surePoor tire treadInstalled luggage systems suchas cases, topcases, two-wayradio boxes and tank ruck-sacks. Observe the maximumpermissible speed indicated on

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the label in the respective lug-gage system.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colorless andodorless but highly toxic.

Inhaling 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 closedrooms.

Danger of burns

Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when the

vehicle is in use. There is a riskof burn injuries by contact withhot surfaces.After parking the motorcycle,make sure that nobody comesinto contact with the engine andexhaust system.

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.The following must be observed:

Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse unleaded fuel onlyComply with all specified main-tenance intervals

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

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

Danger of overheating

Cooling would be inade-quate if the engine were al-

lowed to idle for a lengthy periodwith the motorcycle at a stand-still: overheating would result. In

extreme cases, the motorcyclecould catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. After starting, rideoff immediately.

Modifications

Modifications of the mo-torcycle (e.g. engine man-

agement system, throttle valves,clutch) can cause damage to theaffected components and fail-ure of safety-related functions.Damage caused in this way isnot covered by the warranty.Do not make any modifications.

ChecklistsUse the following checklists toverify important functions, set-tings, and wear limits.

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Before every journeyBrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchDamping setting and springpreloadTread depth and tire inflationpressureFirm seating of cases and lug-gage

At regular intervalsEngine oil level (every time yourefuel)Brake pad wear (during everythird stop for refueling)

StartingStarting the engine

Transmission lubricationis only ensured when the

engine is running. Insufficient lu-brication can lead to transmissiondamage.Do not allow the motorcycle to

roll for longer periods or push itover longer distances with theengine switched off.

Switch on ignition.Pre-Ride Check in progress( 57).ABS self-diagnosis isperformed ( 57).with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 58)Engage neutral, or pull backclutch lever if a gear is en-gaged.

You cannot start the mo-torcycle with the side stand

extended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself off ifit is started with the transmissionin neutral and then a gear is en-gaged before retracting the sidestand.

For cold starts and at lowambient temperatures: pull the

lever to disengage the clutchand twist the throttle gripslightly.

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.

Engine starts.If the engine fails to start, thetroubleshooting chart in chap-ter "Technical Data" may pro-vide assistance. ( 112)

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Pre-Ride CheckAfter the ignition is switched on,the instrument cluster conductsa test of the pointer instrumentsand the warning and indicatorlamps, i.e. the so-called "Pre-Ride-Check". This test routinestops if the engine is started be-fore it is completed.

Phase 1The pointer of the tachometerand speedometer move to theend stop. At the same time, allwarning and indicator lamps areswitched on consecutively.

Phase 2The universal warning lampchanges from yellow to red.

Phase 3The pointer of the tachometerand speedometer move to theirstarting position. At the sametime all of the activated warning

and indicator lamps are switchedoff in reverse sequence.

If a pointer has not been moved,or if one of the warning andindicator lamps has not beenswitched on:

Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at an au-thorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ABS self-diagnosisThe self-diagnosis routineis determining whetherBMW Motorrad ABS is ready foroperation. The self-diagnosisroutine runs automatically whenyou switch on the ignition. Tocheck the wheel speed sensors,the motorcycle must be driven afew yards.

Phase 1Check on system componentsmonitored by the diagnostic sys-tem while vehicle is parked.


Phase 2Check wheel sensors while start-ing off.


ABS self-diagnosiscompletedABS warning lamp goes out.

Watch all warning and indicatorlamps on the display.

An ABS error is indicated follow-ing completion of the ABS self-diagnosis routine.

It remains possible to continueriding. It must be noted that

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the ABS function is not avail-able.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at an au-thorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ASC self-diagnosiswith Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

The self-diagnosis routineis determining whetherBMW Motorrad ASC is ready foroperation. The self-diagnosisroutine runs automatically whenyou switch on the ignition.

Phase 1Check on system componentsmonitored by the diagnostic sys-tem while vehicle is parked.


Phase 2The diagnostic system evaluatesstatus of monitored system com-ponents while vehicle is under-way (at least 3.1 mph [5 km/h]).


ASC self-diagnosiscompletedASC warning lamp goes out.

Watch all warning and indicatorlamps on the display.

An ASC error is indicated follow-ing completion of the ASC self-diagnosis routine.

It remains possible to continueriding. It must be noted thatthe ASC function is not avail-able.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible at a spe-cialist service facility, preferably


Breaking inEngine

While running in the motorcy-cle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid driving for longperiods at a constant speed.Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-tions of road if possible.Observe the engine run-inspeeds.

Engine run-in speed

<5000 min-1

Observe mileage, after whichthe first running-in checkshould be performed.

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Mileage until firstrunning-in check

311...746 miles(500...1200 km)

Brake padsNew brake pads must be run inbefore they achieve their opti-mum friction force. This initialreduction in braking efficiencycan be compensated for by ex-erting greater pressure on thebrake levers.

New brake pads can extendstopping distance by a sig-

nificant margin.Brake early.

TiresNew tires have a smooth sur-face. This must be roughened byriding in a restrained manner atvarious heel angles until the tiresare run in. This running in proce-

dure is essential if the tires are toachieve maximum grip.

New tires do not providefull tire traction. Accident

hazards exist in particular on wetroads and at extreme angles.Always think well ahead andavoid extreme angles.

Engine speed warningwith onboard computerOE

Engine speed warning

The engine speed warning sig-nals to the rider that the redengine speed range has beenreached. This signal is shown inred by the flashing of indicatorlamp 1.The signal is maintained until thetransmission is upshifted or theengine speed is reduced. It canbe activated or deactivated bythe rider.

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Activating engine speedwarning

Press and hold button 1 andbutton 2 simultaneously untildisplay changes.FLASH (engine speed warn-ing indicator) and ON or OFFare shown.Press button 1 until desiredstate is shown.ON: engine speed warning ac-tivated.OFF: engine speed warningdeactivated.To save the setting made,press and hold button 1 and

button 2 simultaneously untilthe display changes.

BrakesHow do you achievethe shortest stoppingdistances?The dynamic load distribution be-tween the front and rear wheelchanges during braking. Theheavier you brake, the greaterthe weight transfer to the frontwheel. Increases in the load atan individual wheel are accom-panied by a rise in the effectivebraking force that the wheel canprovide.To achieve the shortest possiblebraking distance, the front brakemust be applied quickly and withincreasing force. This procedureprovides ideal exploitation of theextra weight transfer to the frontwheel. The clutch should also bedisengaged at the same time.

With the "forced braking" of-ten practiced in which the brakepressure is generated as quicklyas possible and with great force,the dynamic load distributioncannot follow the increased de-celeration and the braking forcecannot be completely transferredto the road surface.

Locking up of the front wheelis prevented by BMW MotorradABS.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes whendescending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions, thebrakes could overheat and suffersevere damage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

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Wet, soiled brakesMoisture and dirt on the brakedisks and the brake pads result ina decrease in the braking action.Delayed or poorer braking actionmust be expected in the follow-ing situations:

When driving in the rain andthrough puddles.After washing the motorcycle.When driving on roads spreadwith salt.After working on the brakesdue to oil or grease residues.When driving on soiled roadsor offroad.

Poor braking action due tomoisture and dirt.

Brake until brakes are dry orclean; clean if necessary.Brake early until the full brakingaction is available again.

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off 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.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

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

Fold out side stand and parkmotorcycle.If the slope of the road permits,turn the handlebars to the left.On a grade, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

Center standwith center stand OE

Switch off 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 result in the center

stand retracting, and the vehiclecould topple as a result.Do not sit on the motorcyclewhile it is resting on the centerstand.

Fold out center stand and jackup motorcycle.On a grade, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

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RefuelingFuel qualityFor the best fuel economy, thegasoline should be sulfur-free orvery low in sulfur content.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Do not refuel with leaded gaso-line or gasoline with metallicadditives, e. g. manganese orIron.

Ethanol E85 might damagethe engine and fuel supply

system.Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuelwith an ethanol content of 85 %,or with Flex Fuel.

Fuels with a maximum ethanolcontent of 10 %, i. e., E10,may be used for refueling.Ethanol should satisfy the qual-ity standards for US (ASTM4806–xx) and Canada (CGSB-3.511–xx). “xx” - comply with

the current standard in eachcase.

Recommended fuel qual-ity

Super unleaded, (max. 10 %ethanol, E10)89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)89 AKI

Refueling procedure

Fuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire and explosion.Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

tank is overfilled, fuel can escapeand get onto the road. This re-sults in a danger of falling.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-faces, making them cloudy

or unattractive.Immediately wipe off plastic partsafter contact with fuel.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onside stand.

The available fuel tank vol-ume can only be optimally

used with the vehicle standing onthe side stand.

Open protective cap 1.Unlock cap of fuel tank 2 withmotorcycle key and fold open.

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Refuel with a fuel meeting thespecifications below, continu-ing until fuel is no higher thanlower edge of filler neck.

When refueling 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 and thefuel warning lamp will not beswitched off.

The "usable fuel quantity"indicated in the Technical

data is the fuel quantity, whichcan be refueled, if the fuel tank

was completely emptied, i.e., ifthe engine dies off due to lack offuel.

Usable fuel quantity

Approx. 4 gal (Approx. 15 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

Press fuel tank cap down firmlyto close.Remove key and close protec-tive cap.

Fastening motorcyclefor transport

Protect all components, alongwhich straps are routed,against scratching. Forexample, use adhesive tape orsoft cloths.

The motorcycle can tipaway to the side and fall

over.Secure motorcycle against tip-ping away to the side, prefer-ably with the help of a secondperson.

Push motorcycle onto transportsurface, and do not place onside stand or center stand.

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Components can be dam-aged.

Do not pinch components, e.g.brake lines or wiring harnesses.

Fasten straps at front on bothsides on lower fork bridge andtension.

Fasten straps at rear on bothsides on passenger footrestsand tighten them.Tension all straps evenly; thevehicle should be pulled downagainst its springs with the sus-pension highly compressed.

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Technology in detail

Brake system with BMW MotorradABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Tire pressure control (RDC) . . . . . . . . . 69

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad ABSHow does the ABS work?The maximum braking force thatcan be transferred to the roadsurface is partially dependent onthe friction coefficient of the roadsurface. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a considerablylower friction coefficient than adry, clean asphalt surface. Thepoorer the friction coefficient ofthe road surface is, the longerthe braking distance will be.If the maximum transferable brak-ing force is exceeded when therider increases the brake pres-sure, the wheels begin to lockand driving stability is lost, anda fall can result. Before this sit-uation occurs, ABS is activatedand the brake pressure is ad-justed to the maximum transfer-able braking force. This enablesthe wheels to continue to turn

and maintains driving stability re-gardless of the road surface con-dition.

What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Rough roads can briefly lead toa loss of contact between thetires and the road surface. Thetransferable braking force is thenreduced to zero. If braking is car-ried out in this situation, ABSmust reduce the brake pressureto ensure driving stability whenrestoring contact to the road.At this point in time, ABS mustassume extremely low frictioncoefficients (gravel, ice, snow)so that the wheels turn in everyimaginable case and driving sta-bility is ensured. After detectingthe actual conditions, the systemadjusts the optimum brake pres-sure.

Lifting off rear wheelDuring extremely heavy and rapiddecelerations it is possible thatthe ABS cannot prevent the rearwheel from lifting off the ground.In these cases, the motorcyclecan also flip end over end.

Heavy braking can lead tothe rear wheel lifting off the

ground.When braking, bear in mindthat the ABS control cannotalways be relied on to preventthe rear wheel from lifting off theground.

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad ABS?The BMW Motorrad ABS en-sures driving stability on any sur-face within the limits of drivingphysics. The system is not op-timized for special requirementsresulting under extreme weather

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conditions offroad or on the race-track.

Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheel arecompared. If implausible valuesare detected over a longer periodof time, the ABS function is de-activated for safety reasons andan ABS error is indicated. Thecondition for a fault code is thecompleted self-diagnosis.Unusual driving conditions canlead to a fault code as well:

Driving on the rear wheel(wheelie) for a longer period.Rear wheel spinning in placewith front brake pulled (burnout).Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.

Locked-up rear wheel for alonger period of time, e.g.when riding downhill offroad.

Should a fault code occur due toan unusual driving condition, theABS function can be reactivatedby switching the ignition off andthen on again.

How important is regularmaintenance?

Any technical system is al-ways only as good as its

maintenance condition.To ensure that theBMW Motorrad ABS is in anoptimally maintained condition,it is vital that the specifiedinspection intervals be compliedwith.

Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potentiallyshorter braking distances whichBMW Motorrad ABS permitsmust not be used as an excusefor careless riding. ABS is pri-marily a means of ensuring asafety margin in genuine emer-gencies.

Be careful in curves. Whenyou apply the brakes in a

curve, the motorcycle's weightand momentum take over andeven BMW Motorrad ABS is un-able to counteract their effects.The rider is always responsiblefor adapting his/her driving style.Do not reduce the additionalsafety provided with riskydriving.

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Engine managementwith BMW MotorradASC

with Automatic Stability Control(ASC)OE

How does the ASC work?BMW Motorrad ASC comparesthe wheel speeds of the frontand rear wheel. From the speeddifference the slip, and with itthe stability reserves on the rearwheel are determined. When aslip limit is exceeded, the enginetorque is adapted by the enginemanagement system.

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad ASC?BMW Motorrad ASC is designedas an assistant system for therider for the use on public roads.The extent to which the rider af-fects ASC control can be consid-

erable (weight shifts when cor-nering, items of luggage loose onthe motorcycle), especially whenstyle of riding takes rider and ma-chine close to the limits imposedby physics.The system is not optimized forspecial requirements resultingunder extreme weather condi-tions offroad or on the racetrack.BMW Motorrad ASC can be de-activated for these cases.

Even with ASC, the laws ofphysics cannot be overrid-

den. The rider is always respon-sible for adapting his/her drivingstyle.Do not reduce the additionalsafety provided with riskydriving.

Special situationsAs lean angles increase, accel-eration potential is also progres-sively restricted by the laws ofphysics. This can result in de-layed acceleration when comingout of very tight curves.

To detect spinning or slippingaway of the rear wheel, thespeeds of the front andrear wheel are compared. Ifimplausible values are detectedover a longer period of time, theASC function is deactivated forsafety reasons and an ASC erroris indicated. The condition for afault code is the completed self-diagnosis.The following unusual drivingconditions may lead to automaticdeactivation of BMW MotorradASC:

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Driving on the rear wheel(wheelie) for a longer periodwith ASC deactivated.Rear wheel spinning in placewith front brake engaged (burnout).Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.

ASC is reactivated by switchingthe ignition on and off and thendriving at a speed above 3.1 mph(5 km/h).

If the front wheel loses contactto the ground during extremeacceleration, the ASC reducesthe engine torque until the frontwheel touches the ground again.In this case, BMW Motorrad rec-ommends turning back the throt-tle grip somewhat to achievea stable driving state again asquickly as possible.

On a slippery surface, the throttlegrip must never be suddenlyturned back completely withoutpulling the clutch at the sametime. The engine braking torquecan cause the rear wheel toblock, resulting in an unstabledriving state. This case cannotbe controlled by BMW MotorradASC.

Tire pressure control(RDC)


FunctionA sensor is located in each tire,which measures the air temper-ature and the inflation pressureinside the tire and sends thesevalues to the control unit.

The sensors are equipped witha centrifugal controller, whichdoes not enable the transmis-sion of the measured values untila speed of approx. 18.5 mph(30 km/h) is reached. The dis-play shows "--" for each tireuntil the tire-pressure signal isreceived for the first time. Thesensors continue to transmitthe measured values for approx.15 minutes after the motorcyclecomes to a stop.

The control unit can manage foursensors, and as a result, two setsof wheels with RDC sensors canbe driven. If a RDC control unitis installed without the wheelsbeing equipped with sensors, afault code is output.

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Tire inflation pressurerangesThe RDC control unit distin-guishes between three inflationpressure ranges matched to themotorcycle:

Inflation pressure within thepermissible toleranceInflation pressure at the limitsof the permissible toleranceInflation pressure outside thepermissible tolerance

TemperaturecompensationThe tire inflation pressure is tem-perature dependent, i.e. it in-creases or decreases togetherwith the tire air temperature. Thetire air temperature is dependenton the ambient temperature andon the driving style and duration.

The tire inflation pressures areshown temperature-compensatedin the multifunction display. Theyrefer to a tire air temperature of68 °F (20 °C). No temperaturecompensation takes place in theinflation pressure testers at fill-ing stations. The measured tireinflation pressure is dependenton the tire air temperature. As aresult, in most cases the valuesdisplayed there do not match thevalues shown in the multifunctiondisplay.

Adjusting inflationpressureCompare the RDC value in themultifunction display with thevalue on the back cover of theRider's Manual. The differencebetween the two values must becompensated with the air pres-sure tester at the filling station.

Example: according to theRider's Manual, the tire inflationpressure is to be 36 psi (2.5 bar),however 33 psi (2.3 bar) isshown in the multifunctiondisplay. The tester at thefilling station indicates 34.8 psi(2.4 bar). This value must beincreased by 3 psi (0.2 bar) to37.8 psi (2.6 bar) in order toproduce the correct tire inflationpressure.

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Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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

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

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General instructionsThe "Maintenance" chapter de-scribes work involving the check-ing and replacement of wearparts that can be performed witha minimum of effort.If special tightening torques areto be taken into account forassembly, these are listed. Anoverview of all required tighteningtorques is contained in thechapter "Technical Data".Further information about main-tenance and repair work can beobtained on DVD through yourauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Special tools and thorough spe-cialized knowledge are requiredto carry out some of the work. Ifyou are in doubt, consult a spe-cialist service facility, preferablyyour authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Onboard tool kitStandard tool kit

1 Screwdriver handle2 Reversible screwdriver in-

sertwith Phillips PH1 and TorxT25

Remove front and rearturn signal bulb ( 92).Replacing brake light andtail light bulbs ( 91).Remove center fairingpanel ( 93).Remove battery ( 97).

Service tool kitwith service toolkitOA

For more extensive work (such aswheel removal and installation),BMW Motorrad has put togethera service tool kit matched to yourmotorcycle. You can purchasethis tool kit from your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

The oil level varies withthe temperature of the

oil. The higher the temperature,

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the higher the level of oil in thesump. Checking the oil level withthe engine cold or after a shorttrip leads to misinterpretations ofthe oil fill quantity.To ensure that the display of theengine oil level is correct, onlycheck the oil level with the en-gine at operating temperature.

Wipe area around oil filler loca-tion clean.Allow engine to idle until fanstarts, then let it continue run-ning for an additional minute.Switch off engine.Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle at op-erating temperature vertically.with center stand OE

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle atoperating temperature on itscenter stand.

The motorcycle can tipaway to the side and fall

over.Secure motorcycle against tip-ping away to the side, prefer-ably with the help of a secondperson.

Remove oil dipstick 1.

Clean measuring scale 2 usinga dry cloth.Position oil dipstick on oil filleropening, but do not screw in.Remove oil dipstick and readfluid level.

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Specified level of engineoil

Between MIN and MAXmarking

Engine oil, quantity fortopping up

Products recommended byBMW Motorrad

Max 0.4 quarts (max 0.4 l)(Difference between MINand MAX)

If fluid level is below MIN mark:Top up engine oil ( 74).

If fluid level is above MAX mark:Have fluid level corrected by anauthorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Install oil dipstick.

Topping up engine oil

Both too little and toomuch engine oil can lead to

engine damage.Always make sure that the oillevel is correct.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Clean the area adjacent to theoil filler opening.

Remove oil dipstick 1.Check engine oil level ( 72).Add engine oil up to specifiedlevel.Check engine oil level ( 72).Install oil dipstick.

Brake systemChecking brake operation

Actuate the handbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.Actuate the footbrake lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

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If no clear pressure points areperceptible:

Have the brakes checked at anauthorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Checking front brake padthickness


Visually inspect left and rightbrake pads from the front todetermine their thickness. Di-rection of view: between wheel

and front suspension to brakecalipers.

Front brake-pad wearlimit

Min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction materialwithout carrier plate. Wearmarkings (grooves) must beclearly visible.)

If the wear indicators are nolonger clearly visible:

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performance

and may result in damage to thebrakes.In order to ensure the operatingreliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist service facil-ity, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake padthickness


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Check the brake pad thicknesswith visual inspection. Direc-tion of view: from rear at brakecaliper.

Rear brake-pad wearlimit

Min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)(Only friction material with-out carrier plate. The cham-fer must be clearly visible.)

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Dropping below the mini-mum pad thickness leads

to reduced braking performanceand may result in damage to thebrakes.In order to ensure the operating

reliability of the brake system,make sure that the brake padsare not worn beyond their mini-mum thickness.

Have the brake pads replacedby a specialist service facil-ity, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking front brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.with center stand OE

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Move handlebars into straight-ahead position.

Check brake fluid level in frontbrake-fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Front brake fluid level

Brake fluid, DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.

If brake fluid level falls below theapproved level:

Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by a special-ist service facility, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Checking rear brake fluidlevel

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.Check brake fluid levelregularly.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and hold motorcycle verti-cally.with center stand OE

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle onits center stand.

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Read brake fluid level at rearbrake-fluid reservoir 1.

The brake fluid level in thebrake-fluid reservoir drops

due to brake pad wear.

Rear brake fluid level

Brake fluid, DOT4

The brake fluid level mustnot fall below the MIN mark.

If brake fluid level falls below theapproved level:

Have the defect corrected assoon as possible by an autho-rized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

CoolantChecking coolant level


Read off coolant level on ex-pansion tank 1. Illuminate fromthe bottom for better visibility.

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Coolant level

Between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

If coolant level drops below ap-proved level:

Have the coolant systemchecked at a specialist servicefacility, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ClutchCheck clutch function

Pull back the clutch lever.Pressure point must be clearlyperceptible.

If no clear pressure point can befelt:

Have the clutch checked by anauthorized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Checking clutch play

Actuate the clutch lever un-til resistance can be felt. Ob-serve cut-out between edges 1and 2 in the handlebar fitting.The inner edge of cablemount 1 should move to outeredge 2 of the handlebar fitting.

If clutch play is outside tolerance:Adjust clutch play ( 80).

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Adjusting clutch play

Slide rubber grommet 1 to theside.Loosen the nut 2.To increase clutch play: turnadjusting screw 3 into handle-bar fitting.To decrease clutch play: turnadjusting screw 3 out of han-dlebar fitting.Check clutch play ( 79).Tighten nut 2 while holdingadjusting screw 3 to ensurethat it does not move out ofposition.

Pull rubber grommet 1 over thenut.

Wheel rims and tiresChecking rims

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Visually inspect rims for de-fects.Have damaged rims checkedand, if necessary, replacedby a specialist service facil-ity, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking tire tread depth

The handling of your mo-torcycle can already change

for the worse before the legallyprescribed minimum tread depthis reached.Have tires replaced even be-fore the minimum tread depthis reached.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Check tire tread depth in maintread grooves with wear indica-tors.

Tread wear marks areintegrated into the main

grooves on every tire. If the tiretread has worn down to thelevel of the marks, the tire iscompletely worn. The locationsof the marks are indicated onthe edge of the tire, e.g. by theletters TI, TWI or by an arrow.

When the minimum tread depthis reached:

Replace the worn tires.

WheelsTire recommendationFor every tire size,BMW Motorrad has testedcertain tire brands and approvedthose it has found to beroadworthy. If you use wheels

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and tires that have not beenapproved, BMW Motorrad cannotassess their suitability or provideany guarantee as to their roadsafety.Use only wheels and tires thatBMW Motorrad has approved foryour type of motorcycle.Extensive information isavailable at your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer or onthe Internet at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Affect of wheel size onABSWheel sizes greatly affect thefunction of the ABS system. Es-pecially the diameter and widthof the wheels are stored in thecontrol unit as the basis for allnecessary calculations. A changein these sizes due to conversionto wheels not installed as stan-dard equipment can seriously af-

fect the control comfort of thesesystems.The sensor rings required forwheel speed detection must alsomatch the control systems in-stalled and may not be replaced.If you want to equip your mo-torcycle with different wheels,please speak to a specialist ser-vice facility, and preferably aBMW Motorrad retailer. In somecases the data stored in the con-trol units can be adapted to thenew wheel sizes.

RDC stickerwith Tire Pressure Control(TPC/RDC)OE

If tires are inexpertly re-moved, the RDC sensors

may be damaged.Inform the authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer or thespecialist service facility on thefact that the wheel is equippedwith a RDC sensor.

On motorcycles equipped withRDC, a corresponding sticker islocated on the wheel rim in closeproximity to the RDC sensor.

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Removing front wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

Remove screw 1 and takewheel speed sensor out ofbore.

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 rotor on reassem-bly.Do not operate the handbrakelever when the brake calipershave been removed.

Remove screws 1 of brakecalipers on left and right.

Push brake pads 1 slightlyapart by turning the brakecaliper 2 back and forth againstthe brake rotor 3.Mask off area of wheel rim thatcould be scratched in processof removing brake calipers.Carefully pull brake calipersback to remove them from thebrake rotors.

Place motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-ommends BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand.Mount rear-wheel stands( 87).

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with center stand OE

Make sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycle oncenter stand.

Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad front wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Mount front wheel stand( 86).

Loosen axle clampingscrews 1.Remove quick-release axle 2while supporting wheel.

Roll front wheel forward to re-move.

Remove spacing bushing 1 onleft side from wheel hub.

Installing front wheel

Malfunctions may occurduring control interventions

by ABS if a wheel other than thestandard wheel is installed.Please see the information onthe effect of wheel sizes on theABS system at the beginning ofthis chapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Insert spacing bushing 1 on leftside into wheel hub.

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

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tion arrows on the tires or on therim.

Roll front wheel into front sus-pension (telescopic fork).

Lift front wheel and installquick-release axle 2 withappropriate torque.

Quick-release axle intelescopic fork

37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Tighten axle clamping screws 1to appropriate torque.

Pinch bolt of quick-re-lease axle

Tightening sequence:tighten alternatively

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Remove front wheel stand.

without center standOE

Remove auxiliary stand.

Slide the brake calipers ontothe brake rotors.

Install screws 1 with specifiedtorque.

Brake caliper on fork leg

22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Insert wheel speed sensor inbore and install screw 1.Remove adhesive tape fromwheel rim.Operate brakes several timesuntil brake pads contact brakedisk.

Removing rear wheelMake sure ground is level andfirm and place motorcycleon a suitable auxiliary stand.

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BMW Motorrad recommendsthe BMW Motorrad rear-wheelstand.Mount rear-wheel stands( 87).with center stand OE


Shift into first gear.

Remove bolts 1 of rear wheel,supporting the wheel as you doso.Roll rear wheel out toward rear.

Installing rear wheel

Malfunctions may occurduring control interventions

by ABS if a wheel other than thestandard wheel is installed.Please see the information onthe effect of wheel sizes on theABS system at the beginning ofthis chapter.

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the tighteningtorques checked by a specializedworkshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Place rear wheel on rear wheelsupport.

Tighten bolts 1 diagonally withspecified torque.

Rear wheel on driveshaft

Tightening sequence:tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

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Remove auxiliary stand.

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Front wheel standMounting front wheelstand

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support the motorcycle with-out the assistance of an auxiliarystand. A motorcycle standing onthe front wheel stand and therear wheel alone can fall over.Place the motorcycle on an aux-iliary stand before lifting the frontwheel with the BMW Motorradfront-wheel stand.

Place motorcycle on an auxil-iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-ommends BMW Motorrad rear-wheel stand.Mount rear-wheel stands( 87).with center stand OE


Use basic stand with frontwheel mount. The basic standand its accessories are avail-able through your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Loosen mounting screw 1.Push the two mounts 2 farenough apart that the tele-scopic fork fits between them.Use locating pins 3 to set frontwheel stand to desired height.Center front wheel stand rela-tive to front wheel and push itagainst front axle.

Align the two mounts 2 so thatthe telescopic fork rests se-curely on them.Tighten mounting screw 1.

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Apply uniform pressure to pushfront wheel stand down andraise motorcycle.

with center stand OE

If the motorcycle is raisedtoo far at the front the

center stand will lift clear of theground and the motorcycle couldtopple to one side.When raising the motorcycle,make sure that the center standremains on the ground. Adjustthe height of the front wheelstand if necessary.

Ensure motorcycle is standingsecurely.

Rear-wheel standMounting rear-wheelstands

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Use basic stand with rearwheel adapter. The basicstand and its accessoriesare available through yourauthorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Set desired height of rear-wheel stand using bolts 1.Remove the lock washer 2; todo so, press the unlock but-ton 3.

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Push the rear-wheel stand fromthe right onto the rear axle.Apply the retaining disk fromthe left; to do so, press the un-lock button.

Position motorcycle uprightwhile simultaneously pressing

grip of stand back so that bothstand rollers rest on ground.Then press the grip down tothe ground.

LampsReplacing low-beam and/or high-beam bulb

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Switch off ignition.

Remove cover 1 for high-beamheadlight or cover 2 for low-beam headlight by pulling onlever 3.

The alignment of connec-tor, spring wire strap and

bulb may differ from that shownin the following illustrations.

Disconnect plug connection 1.

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Remove spring wire strap 1from detents and fold to side.Take out bulb 2.

Replace defective bulb.

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulbs for low-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

To avoid contamination on thebulb's glass surface, nevertouch or hold the bulb any-

where other than on its metalsocket base.

Insert bulb 1 while ensuringcorrect position of the lug.Close and lock spring wirestrap 2.

Close plug connection 1.

Install cover panel 1 for high-beam headlamp or coverpanel 2 for lowbeam headlamp.

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Replacing bulb for parkinglight


To achieve better accessi-bility, turn the handlebars to

the left.

Disconnect plug connection 1.

Remove bulb socket 1 by turn-ing counterclockwise.

Remove bulb 1 from bulbsocket.


Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

To prevent contaminants frombeing deposited on the newbulb's glass surface, always usea clean, dry cloth to hold it.

Press bulb 1 into socket.

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Install bulb socket 1 by turningclockwise.

Close plug connection 1.

Replacing brake light andtail light bulbs

with LED tail light OA

The LED tail light can onlybe completely replaced.Please contact a specialistservice facility for this purpose,preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

without LED tail light OA


Remove screws 1.

Pull off light housing towardrear.

Press bulb 1 into socket andturn counterclockwise to re-move.


Bulb for taillight/brakelight

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


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Press bulb 1 into socket andinstall by turning clockwise.

Position lamp housing and in-stall screws 1.

Removing front and rearturn signal bulb


Remove screw 1.

Pull glass on screw connectionside out of mirror housing.

Remove bulb 1 fromlight housing by turning itcounterclockwise.

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Installing front and rearturn signal bulb


Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W


Install bulb 1 by screwingclockwise into light housing.

Insert inside end of lens intolight housing and close.

Install screw 1.

Fairings and PanelsRemoving center fairingpanel

Remove seat ( 51).

Remove four screws 1 on leftand right and take off centerfairing panel.

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Installing center fairingpanel

Slide center fairing panel atleft and right under fairing sidepanels at position 1 and theninsert in guides 2 on left andright.

Paint damage caused byscrew connection.

In the case of painted compo-nents, plastic washers are tobe installed under the screwheads.

Install four screws 1 on left andright.

Fairings

1 lb/ft (2 Nm)

Install the seat ( 52).

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 socket tojump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

A short-circuit can resultif the crocodile clips of

the jump leads are accidentallybrought 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 motorcycleelectronics.The battery of the donor vehiclemust have a voltage of 12 V.

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Remove center fairing panel( 93).When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the onboard electrical sys-tem.

First connect positive termi-nal of drained battery to pos-itive terminal of donor batterywith red jumper cable (positiveterminal on this vehicle: posi-tion 2).Connect black jumper cable tonegative terminal of donor bat-tery and then to negative ter-minal of drained battery (neg-

ative terminal on this vehicle:position 1).Run engine of donor vehicleduring jump-starting procedure.Start engine of the vehicle withdischarged battery in usualway; if engine does not start,wait a few minutes before re-peating attempt in order to pro-tect starter motor and donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing jumper cables.Disconnect jump lead fromnegative terminals first, thendisconnect second lead frompositive terminals.

To start the engine, do notuse start sprays or similar

items.

Install center fairing panel( 94).

BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect battery maintenancecombined with proper chargingand storage procedures extendsthe battery's service life, and isalso required for warranty claims.Compliance with the points be-low is important in order to maxi-mize battery life:

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dry.Do not open the battery.Do not top up with water.Be sure to read and complywith the instructions for charg-ing the battery on the followingpages.Do not turn the battery upsidedown.

If the battery is not discon-nected, the onboard elec-

tronics (clock etc.) will drain thebattery. This can cause the bat-tery to run flat. If this happens,

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warranty claims will not be ac-cepted.During driving breaks of morethan 4 weeks, a trickle-chargershould be connected to thebattery.

BMW Motorrad has devel-oped a trickle-charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods when themotorcycle is not being usedwithout having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'sonboard systems. Additional in-formation is available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Charging connectedbattery

Remove devices connected toonboard power sockets.

Charging the connectedbattery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage themotorcycle electronics.To charge the battery via thebattery terminals, disconnect thebattery first.

Charging the battery viathe onboard socket is only

possible with suitable chargers.Unsuitable chargers can result indamage to the motorcycle elec-tronics.Use suitable BMW chargers.The correct charger is availablethrough your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

If the multifunction displayand indicator lamps fail to

light up when you switch on theignition, the battery is completelydischarged (battery voltage be-low 9 V). Attempts to rechargea completely discharged bat-tery through the onboard power

socket can damage the motorcy-cle's electronic systems.Always charge a completelydrained battery directly at theterminals of the disconnectedbattery.

Charge disconnected batteryvia onboard socket.

The motorcycle's onboardelectronics know when the

battery is fully charged. Theonboard socket is switched offwhen this happens.

Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.

If you are unable tocharge the battery via

the onboard socket, youmay be using a charger thatis not compatible with yourmotorcycle's electronics. Inthis case, charge the batterydirectly at the terminals of thedisconnected battery.

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Charging disconnectedbattery

Charge battery using a suitablecharger.Comply with operating instruc-tions of charger.After charging, remove terminalclamps of the charger from thebattery terminals.

In the case of longer peri-ods when the motorcycle is

not being used, the battery mustbe recharged regularly. See theinstructions for caring for yourbattery. Always fully rechargethe battery before returning it touse.

Removing batteryMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.with anti-theft alarm OE

Switch off anti-theft alarm sys-tem if necessary.

Switch off ignition.Remove center fairing panel( 93).

An incorrect disconnectionsequence increase the risk

of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.

Remove negative cable 1 first.Then remove positive cable 2.Remove screw 3 and take offbattery carrier.Lift battery up and out, usingtilting movements if it is difficultto move.

Installing battery

If the motorcycle was dis-connected from the bat-

tery for a longer time, the currentdate must be entered in the in-strument cluster to ensure theproper operation of the servicedisplay.Consult a certified service fa-cility, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer, for set-ting of the date.

Switch off ignition.Insert battery into battery com-partment, with positive terminalon right in direction of travel.

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Push battery carrier over bat-tery and install screw 3.

An incorrect installation se-quence increases the risk

of short-circuiting.Always observe the propersequence.

Install positive cable 2.Install negative cable 1.

Wiring harness on bat-tery

4 lb/ft (5 Nm)

Make sure that the battery mi-nus cable 1 has sufficient dis-tance Arrow to the relay car-rier 2.

Install center fairing panel( 94).Set clock ( 37).

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Accessories

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

Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Your authorized BMW Motorradretailer will be happy to providequalified advice on the selectionof genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories as well as other BMW-approved products.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for theseproducts.BMW is unable to accept any li-ability whatsoever for parts andaccessories which it has not ap-proved.Observe the information on theimportance of tire sizes for chas-sis control systems ( 81).

BMW Motorrad cannot ex-amine or test each product

of outside origin to ensure that itcan be used on or in connectionwith BMW motorcycles withoutconstituting a safety hazard. Noris this guarantee provided whenthe official approval of a specificcountry has been granted. Testsconducted by these instancescannot make provision for all op-erating conditions experienced byBMW motorcycles and, conse-quently, they are not sufficient insome circumstances.Use only parts and accessoriesapproved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

Whenever you are planning mod-ifications, comply with all the le-gal requirements. The vehiclemust not infringe on nationalroad-vehicle construction anduse regulations of your country.

Onboard socketsConnection of electricaldevices

Additional devices connectedto onboard sockets can onlybe put into operation when theignition is switched on.

Cable routingThe cables from the onboardsockets to the auxiliary devicesmust be routed in such a waythat they do not impede therider.Cable routing must not restrictthe steering angle and the han-dling characteristics.Cables must not be trapped.

Automatic switch-offThe onboard sockets are au-tomatically switched off duringstarting.These sockets are switchedoff approx. 15 minutes after

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switching off the ignition to re-duce the strain on the onboardelectrical system. Additionaldevices with low power con-sumption are possibly not de-tected by the vehicle electron-ics. In these cases, onboardsockets are already switchedoff shortly after the ignition isswitched off.In case of insufficient batteryvoltage, the onboard socketsare switched off to maintain theability to start the motorcycle.If the maximum loadabilityspecified in the technical datais exceeded, the onboardsockets are switched off.

Casewith case OA

Opening case

Turn key 1 to position OPEN.Pull gray release lever 2(OPEN) upward andsimultaneously open case lid.

Closing case

Turn key 1 to position OPEN.Press catches 2 of case lid intoretainers 3. Ensure that no lug-gage is trapped between lidand case.Pull gray release lever 4(OPEN) upward andsimultaneously close case lid.The lid clicks audibly into place.Turn key 1 in case lock in thedirection of travel and remove.

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Removing case

Turn key 1 to posi-tion RELEASE.

Pull black release lever 1(RELEASE) upward while

simultaneously pulling the caseoutward.Then lift case out of lowermounting.

Mounting case

Turn key 1 to posi-tion RELEASE.

Insert case in case carrier 1,then swing as far as possibleonto mount 2.Pull black release lever 3(RELEASE) upward whilesimultaneously pushing thecase into upper mount 2.Press black release lever 3(RELEASE) down until it en-gages.Turn key in case lock in thedirection of travel and remove.

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Secure hold

If a case wobbles or is difficult tofit, it must be adapted to the gapbetween the upper and lowermount.

Incorrectly fastened casescan reduce driving safety.

Cases may not shake and mustbe fastened play-free. If someplay is determined after longeruse, the retaining claw must bereadjusted.

Use the screws 1 inside the casefor this purpose.

Topcasewith TopcaseOA

Opening the topcase

Turn key 1 in the topcase lockto position OPEN.

Press lock barrel 1 forward.Release lever 2 pops up.

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Pull release lever all the wayup.Topcase lid opens.

Closing the topcase

Pull release lever 1 all the wayup.Close topcase lid and hold itdown. Ensure that no lug-gage is trapped between lidand case.

Press release lever 1 down un-til it engages.Turn key in topcase lock to theLOCK position and remove.

Removing topcase

Turn key 1 in the topcase lockto position RELEASE.Handle pops out.

Fold handle 1 all the way up.

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Raise the rear of the topcaseand pull it off luggage rack.

Mounting the topcaseFold up handle as far as possi-ble.

Hook topcase into the lug-gage rack. Make sure thathooks 1 engage securely intheir mounts 2.

Press handle 1 down until itengages.Turn key in topcase lock to theLOCK position and remove.

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Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Washing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts . . . . 108

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 110

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Care productsBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use cleaning and careproducts available at your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.BMW Care Products have beenmaterial-tested, laboratory-testedas well as field-tested and pro-vide optimum care and protectionfor the materials used in yourmotorcycle.

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

can damage motorcyclecomponents.For cleaning, do not use any sol-vents such as nitro-thinners, coldcleaning agents, fuel or similar,and do not use cleaning agentsthat contain alcohol.

Washing your vehicleBMW Motorrad recommendsthat you use BMW Insect Re-mover to soften and wash offinsects and stubborn dirt frompainted parts before washing thevehicle.To prevent stains, do not washthe vehicle immediately after ithas been exposed to bright sun-light and do not wash it in thesun.In particular during the wintermonths, wash the vehicle morefrequently.To remove road salt, clean themotorcycle with cold water im-mediately after every trip.

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Only use cold water to removeroad salt.

After washing the motor-cycle, after driving through

water or in the rain, braking can

be delayed owing to damp brakerotors and brake pads.Brake early until the brake disksand pads are dry.

The high water pressureof high-pressure cleaners

(steam cleaners) can damageseals, the hydraulic brake sys-tem, the electrical system andthe seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning sensitivevehicle partsPlastics

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

agents, the surfaces can be dam-aged.Do not use cleaning agents thatcontain alcohol, solvents or abra-sives to clean plastic parts.

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'Insect sponges' or sponges withhard surfaces can also lead toscratches.

Fairings and PanelsClean fairings and panels withwater and BMW plastic cleaner.

Plastic windshields andheadlight lensesClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Soften stubborn dirt anddead insects by covering

the affected areas with a wetcloth.

Chrome partsEspecially in the case of roadsalt, carefully clean chrome partswith plenty of water and BMWauto shampoo. Use chrome pol-ish for additional 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.

When cleaning the radiator, en-sure that the fins are not bent.

Rubber partsTreat rubber parts with water orBMW rubber protection coatingagent.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

cause damage.Do not use silicone sprays orcare products that containsilicone.

Paint careWashing the vehicle regularlyprevents paint damage, especiallyif your vehicle is ridden in areaswith high air pollution or naturalsources of dirt, e.g. tree resin orpollen.However, remove particularlyaggressive substances (spilledfuel, oil grease, brake fluid aswell as bird droppings) immedi-ately; otherwise changes in thepaint or discolorations may occur.BMW Motorrad recommendsBMW Car Polish or BMW PaintCleaner for this purpose.Contamination on the paint finishis particularly easy to see afterthe vehicle has been washed.Remove this type of soiling withcleaning naphtha or spirit on aclean cloth or cotton ball. BMWMotorrad recommends remov-ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-mover. Then add a protective

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wax coating to the paint at theselocations.

Protective wax coatingPaint must be protected, if waterno longer pearls up on it.To preserve the finish of yourvehicle, BMW Motorrad recom-mends BMW Car Wax or agentsthat contain carnauba or syn-thetic waxes.

Storing motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove battery ( 97).Spray the brake and clutchlever, the side stand pivot and,if necessary, the main standpivot with a suitable lubricant.Coat bare metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g., Vaseline).Park motorcycle in a dry room,raising it to remove weightfrom both wheels (preferably

using the front wheel and rear-wheel stand).

Returning motorcycleto use

Remove the protective waxcoating.Clean the motorcycle.Install a charged battery.Observe checklist before start-ing.

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Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Performance data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12210111

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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is very difficult to start:

Possible cause Remedy

Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) Adjust emergency on/off switch (kill switch) to nor-mal operating position.

Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold up the side stand.

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.

No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 62).

Battery drained Charge connected battery ( 96).

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Brake caliper on fork leg

M10 x 1.25 x 35 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm)

Pinch bolt of quick-release axle

M8 x 30 Tighten alternatively

14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Quick-release axle in telescopicfork

M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)

Rear wheel Value Valid

Rear wheel on drive shaft

M10 x 1.25 x 40 Tighten diagonally

44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

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Engine

Engine design Two-cylinder, four-stroke engine, DOHC control,4 valves actuated by trailing valve levers, liquidcooling for cylinders and cylinder head, integratedcoolant pump, 6-speed manual transmission anddry-sump lubrication

Displacement 798 cc (798 cm3)

Cylinder bore 3.2 in (82 mm)

Piston stroke 3 in (75.6 mm)

Compression ratio 12:1

Rated output 90 hp (66 kW), at engine speed: 8000 min-1

Torque 63 lb/ft (86 Nm), at engine speed: 5800 min-1

Maximum engine speed Max 9000 min-1

Idle speed 1250+50 min-1, with motorcycle stopped

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Fuel

Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)89 AKI

Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4 gal (Approx. 15 l)

Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

BMW recommends the use of BP fuel

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 3.2 quarts (3 l), with filter replacement

Products recommended by BMW Motorrad

BMW Motorrad High Performance Oil SAE 15W-50, API SJ / JASO MA2

Oil additives BMW Motorrad does not recommend using oiladditives, as these can worsen the operation ofthe clutch. Ask your BMW Motorrad retailer forengine oils suitable for your motorcycle.

BMW recommends

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Clutch

Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch

Transmission

Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated inengine housing

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

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Belt drive with jerk damping in its own housing

Suspension

Front wheel

Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 4.9 in (125 mm), on wheel

Rear wheel

Type of rear suspension Single-arm light-alloy cast swinging arm with rearwheel axle adjustable via eccentric

Type of rear suspension Directly articulated central spring strut with ad-justable rebound-stage damping/spring preload

with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Directly articulated central spring strut withadjustable spring preload/electrically adjustablerebound-stage damping

Spring travel at rear wheel 4.9 in (125 mm), on wheel

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Brakes

Front wheel

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

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

Rear wheel

Type of rear brake Hydraulic 1-piston floating calipers with fixedbrake disk

Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal

Wheels and tires

Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tireapprovals from your authorized BMW Motorradretailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motorrad.com.

Front wheel

Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Front tire designation 120/70 ZR 17

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2

Rear-wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"

Rear tire designation 180/55 ZR 17

Tire inflation pressure

Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold

Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold

Electrical system

Electrical rating of onboard sockets 5 A

Fuses All electrical circuits are electronically protected.Ifan electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir-cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition isswitched on after the fault has been rectified.

Battery

Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery.

Battery voltage 12 V

Battery capacity 12 Ah

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Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03...0.04 in (0.8...0.9 mm), new

Bulbs

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

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

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for taillight/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

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

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

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Frame

Frame design Cast light alloy welded design with screwed-onrear frame

Location of type plate Right steering head

Location of the vehicle identification number Right steering head

Dimensions

Motorcycle length 84.9 in (2156 mm)

Motorcycle height 49.2 in (1250 mm), without rider at unladenweight, up to upper edge of windshield

Motorcycle width 35.6 in (905 mm), across mirrors

Driver's seat height 31.5 in (800 mm), without rider at unladen weight

with comfort seat OE 32.3 in (820 mm), without rider at unladen weight

with low dual seat OE 30.1 in (765 mm), without rider at unladen weight

Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 72.2 in (1835 mm), without rider at unladenweight

with comfort seat OE 73.2 in (1860 mm), without rider at unladenweight

with low dual seat OE 69.1 in (1755 mm), without rider at unladenweight

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Weights

Unladen weight 470 lbs (213 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready forroad, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE

Permissible gross weight 926 lbs (420 kg)

Maximum payload 456 lbs (207 kg)

Performance data

Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

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Service

Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 124

BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

BMW Motorrad MobilityServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . 125

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

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Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, yourdealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtainother information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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BMW Motorrad ServiceWith its worldwide dealernetwork, BMW Motorradcan attend to you and yourmotorcycle in over 100 countriesaround the globe. AuthorizedBMW Motorrad retailers havethe technical information andexpertise needed to conductreliable service and repairscovering every aspect of yourBMW.You can find the nearest autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailerby visiting our Internet site at"www.bmw-motorrad.com".

If this maintenance and re-pair work is performed inex-

pertly, there is a danger of dam-age and associated safety risks.BMW Motorrad recommendshaving corresponding work onyour motorcycle carried out by aspecialized workshop, preferably

by an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

To ensure that your BMWconsistently remains in optimumcondition, BMW Motorradurges you to observe therecommended service intervals.Have all maintenance and repairwork confirmed in the "Service"chapter in this manual. For gen-erous treatment of claims sub-mitted after the warranty periodhas expired (goodwill), evidenceof regular maintenance is essen-tial.

You can obtain information onthe contents of the BMW Ser-vices from your BMW Motorradretailer.

BMW Motorrad MobilityServicesThe BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser-vices furnish you and your newBMW motorcycle with extra se-curity by offering a wide array ofassistance services in the eventof a breakdown (BMW RoadsideAssistance, breakdown assis-tance, vehicle recovery and re-trieval, etc.).Contact your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer for additionalinformation on available mobility-maintenance services.

MaintenanceproceduresBMW Pre-Delivery CheckThe BMW pre-delivery check iscarried out by your authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer before itturns over the vehicle to you.

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BMW Running-in CheckThe BMW running-in checkmust be carried out between300 mls and 750 mls (500 kmand 1200 km).

BMW ServiceBMW service is carried out oncea year. The scope of the ser-vices performed may be de-pendent on the vehicle ownerand the mileage driven. YourBMW Motorrad retailer confirmsthat the service has been per-formed and enters the date forthe next service.For riders who drive long dis-tances annually, it may be neces-sary to come in for service beforethe entered date. In this case acorresponding maximum odome-ter reading will also be entered inthe confirmation of service. If thisodometer reading is reached be-fore the next service date, servicemust be performed sooner.

The service display in the multi-function display reminds you ofthe next service date approx. onemonth or 620 miles (1000 km)before the entered values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-DeliveryCheckConducted

on

Stamp, Signature

BMW Running-inCheckConducted

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Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if reached sooner,

Odometer reading

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Confirmation of serviceThe table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and anyspecial campaign (recall) work carried out.

Work carried out Odometerreading

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Appendix

Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13612135

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Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,

et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout

brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

FCC ID: MRXBC5A4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4

FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4

AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Self-diagnosis, 57Technology in detail, 66Warning indicators, 30

AccessoriesGeneral instructions, 100

Ambient temperatureDisplay, 33Outside temperaturewarning, 26

Anti-theft alarmIndicator lamp, 18Warning indicators, 27

ASCControl, 16Operating, 44Self-diagnosis, 58Technology in detail, 68Warning indicators, 31

Average valuesResetting, 39

BBattery

Charging connected battery, 96Charging disconnectedbattery, 97Installing, 97Maintenance instructions, 95Position on vehicle, 15Removing, 97Technical data, 119

Brake fluidChecking fluid level at rear, 77Checking front fluid level, 76Front reservoir, 13Rear reservoir, 13

Brake padsChecking front, 75Checking rear, 75Running in, 59

BrakesAdjusting handlebar lever, 46Checking operation, 74Safety instructions, 60Technical data, 118

BulbsReplace bulb for parkinglight, 90Replacing brake light and taillight bulbs, 91Replacing high-beam bulb, 88Replacing low-beam bulb, 88Technical data, 120Warning for bulb failure, 27

CCase

Operating, 101Checklist, 55Clock

Adjusting, 37Control, 18

ClutchAdjusting handlebar lever, 45Adjusting play, 80Checking operation, 79Checking play, 79Technical data, 116

Confirmation of maintenancework, 127

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CoolantChecking level, 78Fluid level indicator, 13Overtemperature warningindicator, 26

Currentness of this manual, 7

DDamping

Adjusting, 48Adjustment element, 13

DimensionsTechnical data, 121

EElectrical system

Technical data, 119Emergency ON/OFF switch, 17

Operating, 43Engine

Starting, 56Technical data, 114Warning for engineelectronics, 27

Engine oilChecking level, 72Fill location, 11Oil dipstick, 11Technical data, 115Topping up, 74

Engine speed warningSwitching on, 59Warning lamp, 18

Equipment, 7ESA

Control, 16Operating, 49

FFairing

Installing center section, 94Removing center section, 93

First-aid kitLocation, 14

FrameTechnical data, 121

Front wheel standMounting, 86

FuelFill level indicator, 32Fill location, 13Refueling, 62Reserve quantity, 32Technical data, 115

Fuel reserveWarning indicator, 30

FusesTechnical data, 119

HHazard warning flashers

Control, 16Operating, 43

HeadlightAdjusting for RHD/LHDtraffic, 50Adjusting headlamp range, 51Headlamp range, 50

Heated gripsControl, 17Operating, 44

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Helmet holderPosition on vehicle, 14Securing helmet, 52

Horn, 16

IIgnition

Switching off, 36Switching on, 36

ImmobilizerSpare key, 37Warning indicator, 26

Indicator lightsOverview, 20

Instrument clusterAmbient light sensor, 18Overview, 18

JJump-starting, 94

KKeys, 36

LLap timer, 41

LightsControl, 16Headlamp rangeadjustment, 11Headlight low beam, 41Operating headlight flasher, 42Operating headlight highbeams, 42Operating parking lamp, 42Parking lights, 41

LuggageLoading information, 54

MMaintenance

General instructions, 72Maintenance intervals, 125Mirrors

Adjusting, 47Mobility Services, 125Motorcycle

Care, 107Cleaning, 107Lashing down with straps, 63Parking, 61

Returning to use, 110Storage, 110

Multifunction displayControl, 16Meaning of symbols, 32Overview, 21

Multifunction switchGeneral view, left, 16General view, right, 17

OOdometer and tripmeters

Control, 18Resetting, 39

Onboard socketInformation on use, 100Position on vehicle, 11, 13

Onboard toolkitContents, 72Position on vehicle, 14

Overview of warningindicators, 23

OverviewsInstrument cluster, 18Left side of vehicle, 11Multifunction display, 21

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Multifunction switch, left, 16Right handlebar fitting, 17Right side of vehicle, 13Under fairing, 15Underneath seat, 14Warning and indicatorlamps, 20

PPre-ride check, 57

RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 117Rear-wheel stand

Mounting, 87Refueling, 62Rider's Manual (US Model)

Position on vehicle, 14Running gear

Technical data, 117Running in, 58

SSafety instructions

About brakes, 60On riding, 54

SeatInstalling, 51Locking mechanism, 11Removing, 51

Service, 125Reporting safety defects, 124

Service display, 33Service tool kit

Location, 14Spark plugs

Technical data, 120Speedometer, 18Spring preload

Adjusting, 47Adjustment element, 13Tool, 14

Starting, 56Control, 17

Steering lockLocking, 36

StopwatchOperating, 40

Switching off, 61Symbols in display

Meaning, 32

TTachometer, 18Technical data

Battery, 119Brakes, 118Bulbs, 120Clutch, 116Dimensions, 121Electrical system, 119Engine, 114Engine oil, 115Frame, 121Fuel, 115Rear-wheel drive, 117Spark plugs, 120Standards, 7Suspension, 117Transmission, 116

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Weights, 122Wheels and tires, 118

Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDCDisplay, 34Rim sticker, 81Technology in detail, 69Warning indicators, 28

Tire repair kitLocation, 15

TiresChecking tire inflationpressures, 50Checking tire tread depth, 80Inflation pressure table, 14Inflation pressures, 119Recommendation, 80Running in, 59Technical data, 118

TopcaseOperating, 103

Torques, 113Transmission

Technical data, 116Troubleshooting chart, 112

Turn indicatorsControl, 16Operating, 42

Type platePosition on vehicle, 13

VVehicle identification number

Position on vehicle, 13

WWarning indicators

ABS, 30Anti-theft alarm system, 27ASC, 31Bulb failure, 27Coolant temperature, 26Display, 22Engine electronics, 27Fuel reserve, 30Immobilizer, 26Outside temperaturewarning, 26TPC/RDC, 28

Warning lampsOverview, 20

WeightsPayload table, 11Technical data, 122

WheelsChecking rims, 80Installing front wheel, 83Installing rear wheel, 85Removing front wheel, 82Removing rear wheel, 84Size change, 81Technical data, 118

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The descriptions and illustrationsin this manual may vary fromyour own motorcycle's actualequipment, depending upon itsequipment level and accessoriesas well as your specific nationalversion. No claims stemmingfrom these differences can berecognized.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.

©2013 Bayerische MotorenWerke Aktiengesellschaft80788 Munich, GermanyReprints and duplication of thiswork, in whole or part, are pro-hibited without the express writ-ten approval of BMW Motorrad,Aftersales.

Original Rider's Manual, printed inGermany.

Important data for refueling.

Fuel

Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)89 AKI

Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4 gal (Approx. 15 l)

Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

Tire inflation pressure

Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold

Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold

BMW recommends

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