Riders Manual S1000RR 2010 En

BMW Motorrad

Rider's ManualS 1000 RR

The UltimateRiding Machine

Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle identification number

Colour code

Date of first registration

Registration number

Dealership details

Person to contact in Service department

Ms/Mr

Phone number

Dealership address/phone number (com-pany stamp)

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

© 2009 BMW MotorradNot to be reproduced eitherwholly or in part without writtenpermission from BMW Motorrad,After Sales.Printed in Germany.

Important data for refuelling

Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.5 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No.: 01 41 7 726 90108.2009, 1st edition

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Welcome to BMW

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

BMW Motorrad dealer will gladlyprovide advice and assistance.

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

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Standard status indicat-ors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . 21ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25DTC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . 30Drop switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Electronic immobiliserEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Odometer andtripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 40Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41BMW Motorrad RaceABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Dynamic Traction ControlDTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 53Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 58Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

6 On the race track . . . . . . . 69Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 70LAPTIMER mode . . . . . . . . . . . 72INFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81In the gravel trap . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Removing and installing mir-rors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Removing and installingnumber-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . 89Removing and installing frontturn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

7 Engineering details. . . . . 93Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Brake system with BMWMotorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . . . 96Electronic engine manage-ment with BMW MotorradDTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 101General instructions . . . . . . . 102Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 103General instructions . . . . . . . 104Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 122Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 124Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 138Cleaning easily damagedcomponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139Protective wax coating . . . . 140Lay up the motorcycle . . . . 140Restoring motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

11 Technical data . . . . . . 141Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 142Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 143Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 148Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . 149Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Riding specifications . . . . . . 153

12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155BMW Motorrad service. . . . 156BMW Motorrad servicequality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156BMW Motorrad ServiceCard: on-the-spot break-down assistance . . . . . . . . . . 156

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 157Confirmation of mainten-ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158Confirmation of service . . . . 163

General instructions

General instructions

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

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

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

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

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

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-al will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work onthe motorcycle is documented inChapter 12. This record of themaintenance work you have hadperformed on your motorcycle isa precondition for generous treat-ment of goodwill claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manu-al; it is an important part of themotorcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings that youmust comply with for reas-

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

Specific instructions onhow to operate, control, ad-

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

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

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

Tightening torque.

Item of technical data.

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

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

EWS Electronic immobiliser.

DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb-stahlwarnanlage)

ABS Anti-lock brake system

DTC Dynamic Traction Con-trol.

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

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

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

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General views

General views

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

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

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

Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side1 Adjuster, spring preload,

front ( 47)Adjuster for front rebound-stage damping ( 50)

2 Adjuster for rearcompression-stagedamping ( 51)

3 Adjuster for spring preload,rear ( 48)

4 Seat lock ( 53)5 Table of tyre pressures

Payload tableChain settings

6 Engine oil level indicator( 105)

7 Adjuster for frontcompression-stagedamping ( 49)

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General view, right side1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear

( 109)2 VIN and type plate (on

steering-head bearing,right)

3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front( 108)

4 Coolant level indicator (be-hind side panel) ( 110)

5 Engine-oil filler neck( 106)

6 Adjuster for rear rebound-stage damping ( 52)

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Handlebar fitting, left1 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 39)Control for the laptimer( 74)

2 Operating the ABSControl for DTC

3 Control for hazard warningflashers ( 40)

4 Operation of the flashingturn indicators ( 39)

5 Horn6 Setting clock ( 37)

Control for race functions( 70)

7 Control for the odometer( 38)

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Handlebar fitting, right1 Control for selecting the

ride mode ( 43)2 Starting engine ( 60)3 Emergency off switch (kill

switch) ( 41)

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Underneath the seat1 Battery

with BMW MotorradRace ABS OE

different battery position:set further back and turned180°

2 Helmet holder ( 55)3 Luggage loops ( 55)4 Toolkit ( 104)5 Rider's Manual6 Fuse box ( 132)

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Instrument panel1 Panels for warning and tell-

tale lights ( 20) ( 21)2 Rev. counter3 Shift light ( 63)4 Ambient-light brightness

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

with anti-theft alarm(DWA)OE

Anti-theft alarm telltale light(see the instructions foruse for the anti-theft alarm)

5 Multifunction display( 20)

The instrument-clusterlighting has automatic day

and night switchover.

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Headlight1 Side light2 Low-beam headlight3 High-beam headlight

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . 20

Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DTC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Drop switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Standard statusindicatorsMultifunction display

1 Speedometer2 Coolant temperature3 Clock ( 37)4 Odometer and tripmeters

( 38)5 Ride mode ( 43)6 Gear indicator ( 20)

Telltale lights

1 Flashing turn indicators,left

2 Flashing turn indicators,right

3 Idle4 High-beam headlight

Gear indicatorThe gear engaged or N for neut-ral appears on the display.

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

lights up.

Service-due indicator

If the next service is due in lessthan one month, the date forthe next service is shown brieflyafter the Pre-Ride Check com-pletes. Month 1 and year 2 areshown; in this example the read-ing means "August 2010".

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

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

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

If the sevice-due indicatorappears more than a month

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

Standard warningsMode of presentation

Warnings are output by a warninglight 1 or indicated by a warningstring in the display.

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If a warning string 2 appears onthe display it is accompaniedby the 'General' warning light 3showing red or yellow.

If two or more warnings occur atthe same time, all the appropriatewarning lights show, alternatingwith warning strings as applic-able.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Warnings, overviewTelltale lights Status indicators Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display

Electronic immobiliser active ( 24)

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 24)

Lights up red Temperature read-ing flashes

Coolant temperature too high ( 24)

Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode( 24)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appearson the display

Rear light bulb defective ( 25)

LAMPF ! appearson the display

Parking-light bulb defective ( 25)

LAMP ! appearson the display

Turn-indicator bulb defective ( 25)

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Electronic immobiliseractive

General warning light showsyellow.

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

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

Fuel down to reserveWarning light for fuel downto reserve shows.

Lack of fuel can result inthe engine misfiring and

cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-firing can damage the catalytic

converter; a hazardous situationcan result if the engine cuts outunexpectedly.Do not run the fuel tank dry.

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

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

Refuelling ( 66).

Coolant temperature toohigh

General warning light showsred.

The coolant-temperature readingflashes.

Continuing to ride when theengine is overheated could

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

Possible cause:The coolant temperature is toohigh.

If possible, ride in the part-loadrange to cool down the engine.If the coolant temperature isfrequently too high, have thefault rectified as soon as pos-sible by a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Engine in emergency-operation mode

Warning light for enginefault shows.

The engine is running inemergency operating mode.

Full engine power or full enginerpm might not be available andthis can cause hazardous situ-ations, particularly if you attemptto overtake other road users.Engine power level might be

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lower than normal: adapt yourstyle of riding accordingly.

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

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

Rear light bulb defectiveGeneral warning light showsyellow.

LAMPR ! appears on the dis-play.

Possible cause:Rear light or brake light bulb de-fective.

The LED rear light must bereplaced. Consult a specialistworkshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Parking-light bulbdefectiveLAMPF ! appears on the dis-play.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

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

Possible cause:Parking-light bulb defective.

Replacing parking-light bulb,left ( 126).

Replacing parking-light bulb,right ( 128).

Turn-indicator bulbdefectiveLAMP ! appears on the display.



Possible cause:Turn-indicator bulb defective

Replacing turn indicator bulbs,front and rear ( 129).

ABS warningswith BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

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Mode of presentation

ABS warnings are indicated byone of the ABS warning lights.

ABS warning lightdescribed in this manual.

Possible alternative warninglight necessary on account

of special regulations.

The detailed descriptions relat-ing to BMW Motorrad Race ABSstart on page ( 96), and youwill find an overview listing thepossible warnings on the nextpage.

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Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 28)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 28)

Lights up ABS fault ( 28)

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ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

ABS warning light flashes.

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

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

ABS deactivatedABS warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theABS system.

Activating ABS function( 42).

ABS faultABS warning light shows.

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

You can continue to ride themotorcycle, but make due pro-vision for the fact that the ABSfunction is not available. Bearin mind the more detailed in-formation on situations that canlead to an ABS fault ( 98).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

DTC warningswith BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE


DTC warnings are indicated bythe DTC warning light.The detailed descriptions relatingto BMW Motorrad DTC start onpage ( 99), and you will findan overview listing the possiblewarnings on the next page.

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Quick-flashes DTC intervention ( 30)

Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 30)

Lights up DTC switched off ( 30)

Lights up DTC fault ( 30)

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DTC interventionDTC warning light quick-flashes.

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

Self-diagnosis notcompleted

DTC warning light slow-flashes.

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

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

DTC switched offDTC warning light shows.

Possible cause:The rider has switched off theDTC system.

Activate the DTC function( 43).

DTC faultDTC warning light shows.

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

You can continue to ride. Bearin mind that the DTC functionis not available or the function-ality might be subject to certainrestrictions. Bear in mind the

more detailed information onsituations that can lead to aDTC fault ( 99).Have the fault rectified asquickly as possible by aspecialist workshop, preferablyan authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

Anti-theft alarmwarnings

with anti-theft alarm (DWA)OE

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Anti-theft alarm warnings appearas plain-text warnings 2 in com-bination with the 'General' warn-ing light 3 showing after the Pre-Ride Check and relate to the ca-pacity of the internal battery thatsupplies power to the anti-theftalarm.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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DWALO ! appearson the display

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 33)

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears onthe display

Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 33)

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Anti-theft alarm batteryweakDWALO ! appears on the dis-play.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

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

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

Anti-theft alarm batteryflat

General warning light showsyellow.

DWA ! appears on the display.

This error message appearsonly briefly after the pre-

ride check completes.

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


Drop switchwith drop switchOA

Motorcycle dropped

VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor)appears on the blank display.

Possible cause:The drop switch has detected adrop and has cut out the engine.

Bring the motorcycle to theupright positionSwitch the ignition off andthen on again or switch the killswitch on and then off again.

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Drop switch missing ordefective

VDS! (Vertical Down Sensor)appears on the display.

Possible cause:The drop switch is registeredwith the motorcycle's electronics,but it is not currently installed.

Install the drop switch.

Possible cause:A defect in the drop switch hasbeen detected.


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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 36

Electronic immobiliser EWS. . . . . . . . . 37

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

Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Emergency off switch (killswitch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

BMW Motorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . 41

Dynamic Traction Control DTC . . . . . 42

Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone spare key. Please consultthe information on the electronicimmobiliser (EWS) if a key is lostor mislaid ( 37).Ignition switch and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

Switching on ignition

Turn the key to position 1.

Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 60)with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 61)with BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

DTC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 62)

Switching off ignition

Turn the key to position 2.

Lights switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.

Locking handlebarsTurn the handlebars all the wayto left

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

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

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the ig-

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

If you mislay a key you can havethe key in question barred byyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer. In order to have a keybarred you must bring along allthe other keys belonging to themotorcycle.The engine cannot be started bya barred key, but a key that hasbeen barred can subsequently bereactivated.You can obtain replacement/extrakeys only through an authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer. The keysare part of an integrated securitysystem, so the dealer is under anobligation to check the legitimacyof all applications for replace-ment/extra keys.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.

Set the clock only when the mo-torcycle is stationary.

Switch on the ignition.

Press and hold down button 2until the hours number 3flashes.Press button 1 to step thehours reading up.Press button 2 to step thehours reading down.When the hours reading is cor-rect, hold down button 2 untilminutes reading 4 flashes.Press button 1 to step theminutes reading up.

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Press button 2 to step theminutes reading down.When the minutes reading iscorrect, press and hold downbutton 2 until the numberstops flashing.This completes the process.

Odometer andtripmetersSelecting readings


Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe value you want appears inpanel 3.

The following values can be dis-played:

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

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on the ignition.Select the desired tripmeter.

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

Residual range

The residual-range readout 1 in-dicates how far you can ride withthe fuel remaining in the tank.This reading is not displayed untilfuel level has dropped to reserve.This distance is calculated on thebasis of fuel level and averageconsumption.When refuelling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor can-not register the new level the

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residual-range readout cannot beupdated.

The calculated range is anapproximate value. Con-

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

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

The side lights placea strain on the battery.

Do not switch the ignitionon for longer than absolutelynecessary.

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

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Start the engine.

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

Parking lightSwitch off the ignition.

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

Turn indicatorsOperating flashing turnindicators


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The turn indicators are can-celled automatically after

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

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

Hazard warningflashersSwitching on hazardwarning flashers


The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

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

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

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

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

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Emergency off switch(kill switch)

1 Emergency off switch (killswitch)

Operating the kill switchwhen riding can cause

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

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

a Engine switched offb Normal operating position

(run)

BMW Motorrad RaceABS

with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

Deactivating ABS functionSwitch on the ignition.

You have the option of de-activating the ABS function

while the motorcycle is on themove.

Press and hold down button 1until ABS warning light 2changes status.

ABS warning light shows.

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with BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

Press and hold down button 1until first DTC warning light 3and then ABS warning light 2change their status.The DTC setting remains un-changed.

ABS warning light shows.

Release button 1 within twoseconds.

ABS warning light remainsON.

The ABS function is deactiv-ated.

Activating ABS function

Press and hold down button 1until ABS warning light 2changes status.

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

completed it starts flashing.Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

The ABS function is activated.

If the coding plug for theSLICK function is not inserted,switching the ignition off andthen on again will have thesame effect.

If you switch the ignition offthen on again and the ABS

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

Dynamic TractionControl DTC


Deactivating DTC functionSwitch on the ignition.

You have the option of de-activating the DTC function

while the motorcycle is on themove.

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Press and hold down button 1until DTC warning light 3changes status.

DTC warning light starts toshow.

Release button 1 within twoseconds.

DTC warning light remainsON.

The DTC function is deactiv-ated.

Activating DTC function

Press and hold down button 1until DTC warning light 3changes status.

DTC warning light goesout; if self-diagnosis has not

completed it starts flashing.Release button 1 within twoseconds.

DTC warning light remainsoff or continues to flash.

The DTC function is activated.

If the coding plug for theSLICK function is not inserted,switching the ignition off and

then on again will have thesame effect.

A DTC fault has occurredif the DTC warning light

shows when the motorcycleaccelerates to a speed in ex-cess of 10 km/h after the igni-tion was switched off and thenon again.

Ride modeSetting riding mode

Switch on the ignition.If you want to change the ridemode while on the move: notethe preconditions for changingmode described below.

See the section entitled"Engineering details"

for more information on thevarious ride modes that can beselected.

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Press button 1.

Arrow 1 and selection menu 2show. The current setting isshown at position 3.

If the coding plug has been in-serted the menu includes theSLICK mode 4 as an extra se-lectable item.

Activating SLICK mode ( 45).

Repeatedly press button 1 untilthe arrow is to the left of thesetting you want.With the motorcycle at a stand-still, the mode you select is ac-tivated after approximately tenseconds.The newly selected ride modeis activated as you ride onlywhen the following precondi-tions are satisfied:Brake not appliedThrottle twistgrip in fully closedpositionClutch pulledOnce the new ride mode hasbeen activated, the selection

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menu disappears from the dis-play.The mode selected in this wayis retained with the engine-characteristic adaptations, ABSand DTC settings even afterthe ignition has been switchedoff.

Activating SLICK modeRemove the front seat ( 54).Switch off the ignition.

The SLICK mode is set upfor racing slicks and the as-

sumption on which the parametersettings are based is that tyre-

to-surface grip is of the very highlevel generally encountered onlyon race tracks. This calls for acorrespondingly high level of skilland experience on the part of therider.Activate SLICK mode only onrace tracks and only when run-ning the motorcycle on racingslicks.

Dirt and moisture can pen-etrate the open plug and

lead to malfunctions.Reinstall the cap after removingthe coding plug.

Remove cap of plug 1.

To do so, press retainer 2 andpull the cap up.Install the coding plug.Switch on the ignition.

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When the coding plug is inser-ted, RAIN mode 1 is activatedautomatically for safety reasons.

Setting riding mode ( 43).Install the front seat ( 54).

BrakesAdjust the handbrakelever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

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

Attempting to adjust thehandbrake lever while rid-

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

Applying light pressure frombehind, turn adjusting screw 1to the desired position.

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

handbrake lever forward.

Adjustment options:

From position 1: widest spanbetween handlebar grip andclutch leverto position 6: narrowest spanbetween handlebar grip andhandlebar lever

MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Turn the mirror to the correctposition.

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Spring preloadSettingIt is essential to set spring pre-load of the front suspension tosuit the terrain. Increase springpreload for riding in rough terrainand reduce if the terrain is level.It is essential to set spring pre-load of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Make sure there is no loadon the motorcycle; remove allitems of luggage, if carried.

Hold the motorcycle uprightand measure distance d frombottom edge 1 of the outertube to front axle 2.Apply the rider's weight to themotorcycle.With the assistance of asecond person, measuredistance d between points 1and 2 again and calculate thedifference between the tworeadings.

Load-dependent adjust-ment of spring preload

Negative spring displace-ment of front wheel

10...15 mm (With rider85 kg)

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

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

To reduce the difference (in-crease spring preload, in other

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words), use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screws 3 in direction a.To increase the difference (re-duce spring preload, in otherwords), use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing screws 3 in direction b.

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Make sure there is no loadon the motorcycle; remove allitems of luggage, if carried.

Use the tool from the on-boardtoolkit to slacken screw 1.

Hold the motorcycle uprightand measure distance d frombottom edge 1 of the number-

plate carrier to screw 2 of thechain guard.Apply the rider's weight to themotorcycle.With the assistance of asecond person, measuredistance d between points 1and 2 again and calculate thedifference between the tworeadings.

Load-dependent adjust-ment of spring preload

Negative spring displace-ment of rear wheel

20...25 mm (With rider85 kg)

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

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

To reduce the difference (in-crease spring preload, in otherwords), use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing ring 2 in direction a.To increase the difference (re-duce spring preload, in otherwords), use the tool from theon-board toolkit to turn adjust-ing ring 2 in direction b.

Tighten screw 1 to the spe-cified tightening torque.

Clamping screw to topspring retainer

3 Nm

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

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

Adjusting compression-stage damping for frontwheel

Use adjusting screws 1 onleft and right to adjust thecompression-stage damping.

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To increase damping: Use thetool from the on-board kit toturn the adjusting screw in theappropriate direction so thatmark 2 points to a higher read-ing on the scale.To reduce damping: Use thetool from the on-board kit toturn the adjusting screw in theappropriate direction so thatmark 2 points to a lower read-ing on the scale.

Compression stage, basicsetting, front

Position 3 (comfortable set-ting with rider 85 kg)

Position 5 (normal settingwith rider 85 kg)

Position 8 (sports settingwith rider 85 kg)

Make sure that the settings areidentical on left and right.

Adjusting rebound-stagedamping for front wheel

Adjust rebound-stage dampingby turning adjusting screws 1on the left and right fork legs.

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To increase damping: Use thetool from the on-board kit toturn the adjusting screw in theappropriate direction so thatmark 2 points to a higher read-ing on the scale.To reduce damping: Use thetool from the on-board kit toturn the adjusting screw in theappropriate direction so thatmark 2 points to a lower read-ing on the scale.

Rebound stage, basicsetting, front




Adjusting compression-stage damping for rearwheel

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

Adjust compression-stagedamping for long bumptravel (low speed) by turningadjusting screw 1 and adjustcompression-stage damping forshort bump travel (high speed)by turning adjusting ring 2.

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To increase damping: Use thetool from the on-board tool-kit to turn the adjusting screwor the adjusting ring, as ap-plicable, in the appropriate dir-ection so that mark 3 or, re-spectively, 4 points to a higherreading on the scale.To reduce damping: Use thetool from the on-board tool-kit to turn the adjusting screwor the adjusting ring, as ap-plicable, in the appropriate dir-ection so that mark 3 or, re-spectively, 4 points to a lowerreading on the scale.

Compression stage, basicsetting, rear, high speed




Compression stage, basicsetting, rear, low speed




Adjusting rebound-stagedamping for rear wheel


Adjust compression-stagedamping by turning adjustingscrew 1.

To increase damping: Use thetool from the on-board kit toturn the adjusting screw in theappropriate direction so that

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mark 2 points to a higher read-ing on the scale.To reduce damping: Use thetool from the on-board kit toturn the adjusting screw in theappropriate direction so thatmark 2 points to a lower read-ing on the scale.

Rebound stage, basicsetting, rear




TyresChecking tyre pressure

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

ling characteristics and increasethe rate of tyre wear.

Always check that the tyre pres-sures are correct.

At high road speeds, tyrevalves have a tendency to

open as a result of centrifugalforce.Fit valve caps with rubber sealsand screw them on firmly to pre-vent sudden deflation.

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

Tyre pressure, front

2.5 bar (Tyre cold)

Tyre pressure, rear

2.9 bar (Tyre cold)

If tyre pressure is too low:Correct tyre pressure.

Front and rear seatsRemoving rear seat


Open seat lock 1 with the igni-tion key.Lift the rear seat at the rearand then work it back to re-move.Remove the ignition key fromthe lock and place the rear

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seat, upholstered side down,on a clean surface.

Installing rear seat

Engage the rear seat inmounts 2 on left and right,then apply pressure to the rearof the seat to push it down.Lock the seat lock with the ig-nition key.

Remove the front seat

Push the upholstery of thefront seat forward slightlyabove screws 1 and hold it inthis position.Remove the screws.Push the seat forward andlift it at the rear to remove.Take care not to let the screwsscratch the trim panels.Place the seat, upholsteredside down, on a clean surface.

Install the front seat

Engage the front seat inmount 2, then lower the rear ofthe seat to bring the holes intoalignment with screw holes 3.Take care not to let the screwsscratch the trim panels.

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Push the upholstery of thefront seat forward slightlyabove the screw holes andhold it in this position.Install screws 1.

Helmet holderSecuring helmet tomotorcycle

Remove the rear seat ( 53).Turn the rear seat upsidedown.

The helmet catch canscratch the panelling.

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

Pass the wire rope available asan accessory through the hel-met and engage the eyes ofthe wire rope in helmet hold-er 1.Install the rear seat ( 54).Place the helmet on the frontseat.

Luggage loopsSecuring luggage tomotorcycle

Remove the rear seat ( 53).Turn the rear seat upsidedown.

Pull loops 1 out of the holdersand to the outside and down.Install the rear seat ( 54).

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Use the loops 1 and the rearfootrests, for example, to se-cure luggage to the rear seat.In this process, take care not todamage the rear trim panels.

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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

HelmetMotorcycling jacket andtrousersGlovesBoots

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

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

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

Correct loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

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

Alcohol and drugs

Even small amounts ofalcohol or drugs will ad-

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

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

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

Inhaling the exhaust fumestherefore represents a

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

High voltage

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

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

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

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

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

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

Risk of fireTemperatures at the exhaust arehigh.

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

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

Cooling would beinadequate if the engine

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

Tampering

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

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

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

BrakesBrake-fluid levels, front and rearClutchShock absorber setting andspring preloadTyre-tread depth and tyrepressures

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Security of the luggageTension and lubrication of thedrive chain

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every refuellingstop)Brake-pad wear (every thirdrefuelling stop)

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

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

ignition, as otherwise the enginewill refuse to start.

Starting engineSwitch on the ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 60)with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 61)with BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

DTC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 62)

Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperatures arevery low, you might find it

necessary to open the throttleslightly when starting the engine.At ambient temperatures below0 °C, disengage the clutch afterswitching on the ignition.

The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

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

The engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart below if the engine re-fuses to start. ( 142)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument panel runs a testof the warning lights and the re-volution counter when the igni-tion is switched on: this is thePre-Ride-Check". The test is

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aborted if you start the enginebefore it completes.

Phase 1

Telltale and warning lights 1light up, 'General' warning light2 shows yellow.The needle of the revolutioncounter moves all the way to theposition for maximum engine re-volutions.All the segments in the displaylight up.

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

Phase 3The needle of the revolutioncounter moves to the positionfor zero engine revolutions.The telltale and warning lights goout.The display switches to its ordin-ary display mode.

If a warning light does not show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if one of the

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

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

ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

BMW Motorrad Race ABS per-forms self-diagnosis to ensure itsoperability. Self-diagnosis is per-formed automatically when youswitch on the ignition. The mo-torcycle has to move forward afew metres for the wheel sensorsto be tested.

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


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

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ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

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

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

DTC self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad Race ABSand DTC OE

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

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


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


DTC self-diagnosiscompleted

The DTC symbol no longershows.

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

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

Running inThe first 1000 km

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

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

Running-in speed

<7000 min-1 (Odometerreading 0...300 km)

<9000 min-1 (Odometerreading 300...1000 km)

1000 km (no full-load ridingbefore odometer reading)

Do not omit the first inspectionafter 500 - 1200 km.

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

exerting greater pressure on thelevers.

New brake pads can ex-tend stopping distance by a

significant margin.Apply the brakes in good time.

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

Tyres do not have their fullgrip when new and there

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

Shifting gearShift light

Shift light 1 shows the rider twoengine-speed thresholds:

Pullaway engine speedWhen the motorcycle is at astandstill with the engine running,the shift light indicates the idealengine speed for a racing start.

Shift light off: engine speedtoo lowShift light on: ideal enginespeed for pulling away

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Shift light flashing: enginespeed too high

Shift speedWhen the motorcycle is on themove, the shift light indicates theengine speed at which the ridershould upshift.

Shift light on: the engine isapproaching the ideal speed foran upshiftShift light goes out: the enginehas reached the ideal speed foran upshift

The engine-speed thresholdsand the way in which the shiftlight indicates the various statescan be customised in the SETUPmenu.

Shift assistantwith shift assistantOE

Your motorcycle is equippedwith a shift assistant evolvedfrom motorcycle-racing techno-logy; the shift assistant enablesyou to upshift in virtually all loadand engine-rpm ranges withoutpulling the clutch or changing thethrottle-valve angle. The throttlevalve remains open to acceleratethe motorcycle and upshift timeis reduced to a minimum. Youselect the gear in the usual wayby means of the foot-operatedshift lever.

Sensor 1 in the shift linkage re-gisters the shift request and trig-gers shift assistance.

When you are riding at constantspeed with the engine revvinghigh in a low gear, upshiftingwithout disengaging the clutchcan cause a severe reaction tothe load change. BMW Motor-rad recommends disengagingthe clutch for upshifts in thesecircumstances. It is advisable toavoid using the shift assistant atengine speeds close to the limitsat which the governor cuts in tolimit engine rpm.

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Shift assistance is not available inthe following situations:

Gearshifts with the clutchpressedGearshifts with the throttlevalve closed (engine overrun)Downshifts

BrakesHow can stoppingdistance be minimised?Each time the brakes are applied,a load distribution shift takesplace with the load shifting for-ward from the rear to the frontwheel. The sharper the motor-cycle decelerates, the more loadis shifted to the front wheel. Thehigher the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transmittedwithout the wheel locking.To optimise stopping distance,apply the front brakes rapidly andkeep on increasing the force youapply to the brake lever. This

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


BMW Motorrad Race ABS pre-vents the front wheel from lock-ing up.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

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

Wet brakes

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

through water or ridden inthe rain, the brake discs andpads might be wet and thebrakes might not take effectimmediately.

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Apply the brakes in good timeuntil the brake discs and brakepads have dried out.

Salt on brakes

The brakes may fail to takeeffect immediately if the

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

Oil or grease on brakes

Oil and grease on the brakediscs and pads considerably

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

Dirt or mud on brakes

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

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

The brake pads will wearmore rapidly if you ride fre-

quently on unsurfaced tracks orpoor roads.Check the thickness of the brakepads more frequently and replacethe brake pads in good time.

RefuellingFuel is highly flammable. Anaked flame close to the

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

Fuel expands when hot.Fuel escaping from an

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

Fuel attacks plastics, whichbecome dull or unsightly.

Wipe off plastic parts immediatelyif they come into contact withfuel.

Fuel can attack the materialof the windscreen, which

becomes dull or unsightly.Wipe off the windscreen immedi-ately if it comes into contact withfuel.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

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Open the protective cap.

Use the ignition key to unlockcap 1 of the fuel tank and popthe cap open.

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

tank past the bottom edge ofthe filler neck.

When refuelling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

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

Recommended fuelgrade

Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity

approx. 17.5 l

Reserve fuel

approx. 4 l

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

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On the race track

On the race track

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

LAPTIMER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

INFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

In the gravel trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Removing and installing mirrors . . . . . 88

Removing and installing number-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Removing and installing front turnindicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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Multifunction displaySelecting display mode

Repeatedly press button 2 untilthe reading shows the modeyou want.

ROAD mode: The ROAD modeprovides you with all the informa-tion necessary for riding on pub-lic roads. All the descriptions notincluded in this section apply tothis mode.

LAPTIMER mode: In LAP-TIMER mode you can save laptimes and other data for sub-

sequent viewing in the INFOmode.

INFO mode: The data savedbeforehand in LAPTIMER modecan be viewed in INFO mode.Note that this mode can be activ-ated only when the motorcycle isat a standstill.

SETUP mode: SETUP mode isfor customising the way in whichthe instrument panel works inline with individual preferences.Note that this mode can be activ-ated only when the motorcycle isat a standstill.

When the display showsINFO-MENU orSETUP-MENU, as applicable,press and hold down button 2to activate the mode.

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Overview of modeselection

solid line: short pressbroken line: press and holddown

1 Operating odometer( 38)

2 Set the clock ( 37).3 Starting timing ( 74).4 Starting INFO menu

( 76)5 Starting SETUP menu

( 81)

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LAPTIMER modeMode of presentation

1 Speedometer2 Current lap3 Engine temperature4 The readings in these lines

can be changed by therider ( 72)Shown here: Time forthe last completed lap(LASTLAP) and the cur-rent lap time

5 Ride mode selected by therider

6 Gear indicator

Labels for the valuesshown on the display

The following times can be dis-played in the second line:

The time for the preceding lap,labelled "LASTLAP".The running time for the cur-rent lap.

The following times can be dis-played in the third line:

The fastest lap saved, labelled"BESTLAP"The all-time best lap, no labelThe running time for the cur-rent lap.

The possible combinations aredescribed on page ( 84).

At the start of each new lap thetime for the preceding lap isshown briefly before the displayswitches to the running time ofthe current lap. The length of

this freeze period can be set asdescribed on page ( 87).6

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Overview of LAPTIMERmode


1 Ending timing ( 75).2 Interrupt the timing

( 75).3 Starting timing ( 74).4 Customise the display lay-

out ( 74).

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Customising displaylayout

To change the layout of thedisplay in LAPTIMER mode,repeatedly press button 2 untilthe layout of the display suitsyour preferences.

Starting timing

Press button 1 to start timing.

The engine has to berunning in order for the

headlight-flasher signal to bedetected.

Every time you cross the start/finish line, press button 1 againto start timing for the next lap.The data of the preceding lapare written into memory.Timing continues even if youexit the display mode. In theother modes, however, timing

of another lap can be startedonly by an external signal.

Infrared receiver

with infrared receiverOA

An infrared signal provides a con-venient way of operating the in-strument panel in LAPTIMERmode. The instrument panelcan be operated in this way onlywhen the infrared receiver avail-able as an optional accessory isconnected. The headlight flasherbutton can be used to operatethe instrument panel even whenthe infrared receiver is installed.A lap timeout can be defined tostop the receiver from registeringcompletion of a lap prematurelyin response to spurious signals( 87). Signals received beforethis time elapses are ignored.

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Interrupting timing

Press button 1 to interrupt tim-ing.Press button 1 again to re-sume timing.

Ending timing

Begin by pressing button 1 tointerrupt timing.To save the reading as the lastlap time, press and hold downbutton 1 until --:--:--appears. Then press button 2to switch to display mode.If you do not want to savethe reading, press button 2 toswitch to the display mode.

If more laps aresubsequently timed, lap

numbering resumes. Numberingis not restarted at lap 1 unless

you delete the current timingsession in the INFO mode. 6

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INFO modeSelecting saved lap

Repeatedly press button 1or button 2 to view each lapstored in memory one after theother.

If you pull away from rest inthis mode the electronics

switch automatically to ROADmode.

Each time button 1 is pressedthe laps saved in memoryare shown in the sequencedescribed below; each time

button 2 is pressed the laps areshown in reverse sequence:

All-time best lap (ATBEST)Best lap saved (BEST)Last lap saved (LAST)All other laps saved in memoryExiting INFO mode(INFO RETURN)Option for deletingthe data from memory(INFO CLEAR ALL) (exceptall-time best lap)

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Overview of INFO mode


1 Selecting saved lap( 76).

2 Delete the lap times( 80).

3 Direct jump to theCLEAR ALL menu

4 Exit the INFO mode( 78).

5 Clear all the saved data( 79).

6 Activate the ROAD mode( 79).

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Information per lap

1 Alternately: Top speed(max) and lowest speed(min) on the lap currentlydisplayed

2 Lap for which the data onthe display apply

3 Alternately: Averagethrottle-twistgripposition (TH) in percent,percentage of lap riddenwith brakes applied (BR)and number of gearshifts(G) on the lap currentlydisplayed

4 Lap time for the lap cur-rently displayed

Exiting INFO mode

Repeatedly press but-ton 1 or button 2 untilINFO RETURN appears onthe display.

Press and hold down button 2to exit the INFO menu.The readings already recordedremain saved in memory.

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Clearing all saved data

Hold down button 1 until INFOCLEAR ALL appears.Hold down button 2 to clear allthe saved data and return tothe LAPTIMER mode.

Activating ROAD mode

Hold down button 1 until INFOCLEAR ALL appears.Press and hold down button 1to return to the ROAD mode.The readings already recordedremain saved in memory.

All-time best lap

The all-time best lap (ATBEST)is the fastest of all timed lapsand is updated as soon as afaster lap is timed.The all-time best lap remainsstored in memory even if thetimed laps are deleted. This

means that other races can sub-sequently be timed and the laptimes of those races comparedwith the laps timed in earlierraces.If the all-time best lap is from arace timed in the past, it is ac-companied on the display by theappropriate lap number. If the all-time best lap shows without a lapnumber, this lack of a lap numberindicates that the time is from arace timed in the past but sub-sequently deleted from memory.

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Deleting lap times

Repeatedly press button 1 orbutton 2 until the lap you wantto delete appears on the dis-play.Press and hold down button 2to delete the lap from memory.If the lap you select for deletionwasthe all-time best lap ATBEST,the next best lap time inmemory becomes the new all-time best lap.the best lap in memory BEST,the lap in question is deleted.The lap that was the second-

best time until the best timewas deleted becomes the newbest lap.the last lap in memory LAST,the lap in question is deleted.The lap that was the second-last time until the last time wasdeleted becomes the new lastlap.a lap stored in memory, thelap in question is deleted. Thenumbering of the remaininglaps remains unchanged.

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SETUP modeSelecting a parameter

Repeatedly press button 1 orbutton 2 until the parameteryou want appears on the dis-play.

If you pull away from rest inthis mode the electronics

switch automatically to ROADmode.

Each time button 1 is pressedthe possible parametersare shown in the sequencedescribed below; each timebutton 2 is pressed the

parameters are shown in reversesequence:

Engine speed for shift light ON(SFT-ON)Engine speed for shift lightOFF (SFTOFF)Shift-light brightness(SFT-BR)Shift-light flash frequency(SFT-FL)Display setup in laptimer mode(SETUP LAPTIMER)Display hold time for the mostrecent time (HOLD)Minimum lap time (LAP-TM)Exit SETUP(SETUP RETURN)

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Overview of SETUP mode


1 Selecting a parameter( 81).

2 Direct jump to ROADmode

3 Set the parameter ( 83).4 Exit the setup mode

( 83).

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Setting parameter

Press and hold down button 2until the parameter starts toflash.Repeatedly press button 1 orbutton 2 until the value youwant appears on the display.

When the value you want isshown:

Press and hold down button 2until the value stops flashing.The value is saved.

Exiting setup mode

Press and hold down button 1until the multifunction displayswitches to ROAD mode.A value that is still flashing willnot be saved.Alternatively: Repeatedly pressbutton 1 or button 2 untilSETUP RETURN appears onthe display.

When "SETUP RETURN" isshown:

Press and hold down button 2to exit the SETUP menu.

SETUP MENU appears onthe display.

Engine speed for shiftlight ON

Engine speed for shift light ON inrpm.

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Engine speed for shiftlight OFF

Engine speed for shift light OFFin rpm.You can select only enginespeeds that are higher than theshift light ON speed.

Shift-light brightness

Shift-light brightness expressedas a percentage of maximumbrightness.The shift light remains on whilebrightness is being adjusted andimmediately adjusts to the selec-ted brightness setting.

Shift-light flash frequency

Frequency at which the shift lightflashes, shown in Hz (1/s).If you select ON the shift lightcomes on and stays lit withoutflashing.

Display layout in laptimermode

You can choose between six dis-play layout versions for the lap-timer mode.

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Version 1The second line shows the run-ning time for the current lap,the best lap saved in memoryis shown in the third line.

Version 2The second line shows the timerecorded for the preceding lap,the running time for the currentlap is shown in the third line.

Version 3The second line shows the run-ning time for the current lap, theall-time best lap is shown in thethird line ( 79).

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Version 4The second line shows the timerecorded for the preceding lap,the best lap saved in memory isshown in the third line.

Version 5The second line shows the run-ning time for the current lap, thethird line is blank.

Version 6The second line is blank, thethird line shows the running timefor the current lap.

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Display-freeze period forthe most recent time

Freeze time in seconds.After the start of a new lap thetime for the preceding lap re-mains visible for the selectedperiod. When this freeze peri-od expires the readout switchesback to the running time for thecurrent lap.

Minimum lap time

If an infrared receiver is used fortiming laps, you can set the min-imum time that must elapse fromwhen the first signal is receiveduntil a second signal will be ac-cepted. This prevents the signalsfrom two or more transmitters inclose proximity from being ac-cepted for processing.Note too that within this time,pressing the headlight flasherbutton will not start timing for anew lap.

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In the gravel trapDTC deactivationOn very loose surfaces (for ex-ample in a gravel trap of a racetrack), DTC's attempts to con-trol propulsive power might re-duce drive to the extent that therear wheel no longer turns. Un-der these circumstances, BMWMotorrad recommends temporar-ily deactivating DTC.Bear in mind that the rear wheelwill spin on the loose surface andclose the throttle in good timebefore you reach a firm surface.Then reactivate DTC.

Removing and installingmirrorsRemoving mirror


On each side, remove nuts 1and remove the mirrors.

Secure fairing 2 to fairingbracket 3 on left and right.If cable ties are used, affixadhesive tape as protection at

the points where chafing mightoccur.

Installing mirrorsMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the fairing-panelfasteners.

Engage the left and right mir-rors in mounts 4.Install the nuts at the rear ofthe fairing panel and tighten tospecified torque.

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Mirror to front panel car-rier

Thread-locking compound:Mechanical thread lock

5 Nm

Removing and installingnumber-plate carrierRemoving number-platecarrier

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the rear seat ( 53).

Disconnect plug 1.Protect the plug on the motor-cycle to prevent the ingress offoreign matter.

Remove screws 2 and removethe number-plate carrier. Workthe cable through opening 3.Install the rear seat ( 54).

Installing number-platecarrier

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the rear seat ( 53).

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Hold the number-plate carrierin position and work the cablethrough opening 3.Install screws 2.

Connect plug 1.Install the rear seat ( 54).

Removing and installingfront turn indicatorsRemoving front flashingturn indicator

Remove the side panel( 111).

Unclip the turn-signal cable atposition 1.

Remove screw 2 and removethe turn indicator. Work thecable through the fairing sidepanel.

Engage the fairing side panel inmount 7 on the engine spoiler.

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Seat the side panel in the rub-ber buffer at position 5.Install screws 2, 3 and 4.

Install screw 1.

Installing front flashingturn indicator

Remove screw 1 on the in-board side of the right sidepanel.

The procedure describedhere for the right side apply

applies by analogy to the left sidepanel.

Remove screws 2, 3 and 4.Pull the fairing side panel atposition 5 to disengage it fromthe rubber buffer and remove.

Work the cable through thefairing side panel.

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Hold the flashing turn indicatorin position and install screw 2.

Clip in the turn-signal cable atposition 1.

Install the side panel ( 112).

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Engineering details

Engineering details

Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Brake system with BMW MotorradRace ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Electronic engine management withBMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Ride modeSelectionYou can choose the mode thatbest suits the weather, the roadconditions and your style of rid-ing from four ride modes:

RAINSPORT (standard mode)RACESLICK (only with coding pluginserted)

Each of these modes producesperceptible differences in the waythe motorcycle behaves. ABSand/or DTC can be switched offin each mode: the explanationsbelow invariably apply to the be-haviour of the motorcycle withthese systems active. The modelast selected is automatically re-activated after the ignition hasbeen switched off and then onagain. However, the ABS and/or DTC systems remain deac-

tivated only if the coding plug isinserted.The basic rule is: the sportierthe mode you select, the moredirectly can you tap into the en-gine's reserves of power. At thesame time, the level of rider as-sistance that the ABS and DTCsystems offer decreases accord-ingly.The RAIN, SPORT and RACEmodes are set up for riding withstandard tyres recommendedby BMW Motorrad. The SLICKmode is for racing slicks and sur-faces with a very high level ofgrip.Consequently, you must alwaysbear the following in mind withregard to your selection of a ridemode: the sportier the setting,the greater the challenge to yourriding skill.

RAINThe engine's full power is notmade available. Power increasewhen you open the throttle isreserved, engine response is cor-respondingly soft.The ABS always intervenes earlyenough to prevent as effectivelyas possible the wheels from lock-ing and the rear wheel from liftingoff the ground.The DTC system intervenes earlyenough to prevent the rear wheelfrom spinning whenever possible.

SPORTThe engine's full power isavailable in this mode. Powerincrease when you open thethrottle is greater than in RAINmode, but engine response is stillreserved.The behaviour of the ABS is thesame as in RAIN mode.The DTC system intervenes laterthan in RAIN mode, so it is pos-

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sible to induce slight drift whenexiting corners.

RACERACE is the sportiest modeavailable without the coding pluginserted.Power increase and engineresponse are the same as inSPORT mode. Response to riderinput, however, is considerablymore direct.In this mode the ABS interveneslater. It still prevents the wheelsfrom locking, but the functionthat detects the tendency ofthe rear wheel to lift clear ofthe ground is deactivated. Un-der these circumstances the rearwheel can lift off the ground.The DTC system interveneseven later than in the othermodes, so lengthy drifts andwheelies are possible whenexiting corners.

SLICKThe SLICK mode was developedfor situations in which the riderhas an open view of the roadahead and the surroundings andis riding on surfaces with thehigh level of grip generally en-countered only on race tracks.Similarly, the assumption onwhich the parameters settingsfor this mode are based is thatthe motorcycle is fitted with ra-cing slicks with a very high levelof dry-surface grip.Engine power, power increaseand throttle response are all setup for maximum sportiness.The behaviour of the ABS is thesame as in RACE mode. How-ever, ABS control is not act-ive at the rear wheel when thefootbrake lever is pressed. Un-der these circumstances therear wheel can lock up. Thefunction for detecting the rear

wheel's tendency to lift clear ofthe ground is also deactivated.When this mode is selected thecontroller of the DTC systemassumes that the motorcycle isrunning on racing tyres with max-imum grip (slicks). Long wheeliesand wheelies at shallow anglesof lift are possible, and it is im-portant to bear in mind that un-der these circumstances it isalso possible that the motorcyclemight flip over backwards!

The coding plug has to be in-serted in order for you to accessthis mode. BMW Motorrad re-commends inserting the cod-ing plug only for riding on closedroads and removing it before tak-ing the motorcycle out onto pub-lic roads.

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Mode changesA mode change involves func-tions in the engine managementsystem, the ABS and the DTCand is possible only in certain op-erating states:

No drive torque at the rearwheelNo brake pressure in the brakesystem

In order to achieve this state,the motorcycle must be ata standstill with the ignitionswitched on,

orthe throttle twistgrip must be inthe fully closed position,the brake levers must be in thereleased positions,the clutch lever must be pulledand the clutch disengaged.

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

Brake system withBMW Motorrad RaceABS


Partially integral brakesYour motorcycle is equipped withpartially integral brakes. Bothfront and rear brakes are appliedwhen you pull the handbrakelever. The footbrake lever actsonly on the rear brake.

The integral braking func-tion makes it very difficult

to spin the rear wheel by openingthe throttle with the front brakeapplied to keep the motorcyclestationary (burn-out). Attemptedburn-outs can result in damageto the rear brake and the clutch.Deactivate the ABS function ifyou are going to attempt a burn-out.

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

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

What are the effects ofsurface irregularities?Humps and surface irregular-ities can cause the wheels tolose contact temporarily with theroad surface; if this happens thebraking force that can be trans-mitted to the road can drop tozero. If the brakes are appliedunder these circumstances theABS has to reduce braking forceto ensure that directional sta-bility is maintained when the

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

What feedback does therider receive from theBMW Motorrad RaceABS?If the ABS system has to reducebraking force on account of thecircumstances described above,vibration is perceptible throughthe handbrake lever.When the handbrake lever ispulled, brake pressure is also

built up at the rear wheel bythe integral function. If thebrake pedal is depressed afterthe handbrake lever is pulled,the brake pressure built upbeforehand is perceptible ascounter-pressure sooner than isthe case when the brake pedal isdepressed either before or at thesame time as the brake lever ispulled.

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

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Severe braking can causethe rear wheel to lift off the

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

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

Exceptional ridingconditions:

Heating up with the motorcycleon an auxiliary stand, in neutralor with a gear engaged.Rear wheel locked by the en-gine brake for a lengthy period,for example while descendingsteep gradients.

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

What significancedevolves on regularmaintenance?

Invariably, a technical sys-tem cannot perform beyond

the abilities dictated by its levelof maintenance.In order to ensure that the BMWMotorrad Race ABS is always

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

Reserves for safetyThe potentially shorter brakingdistances which BMW MotorradRace ABS permits must not beused as an excuse for carelessriding. ABS is primarily a meansof ensuring a safety margin ingenuine emergencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a corner,the motorcycle's weight andmomentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Race ABS is un-able to counteract their effects.

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Electronic enginemanagement with BMWMotorrad DTC


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

Even DTC is constrainedby the laws of physics. In-

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

ate the additional safety offeredby this system.

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

The speeds of the front and rearwheels are compared and theangle of heel taken into accountas one means of detecting therear wheel's incipient tendency tospin or slip sideways. If the elec-tronic processor receives valuesthat it considers implausible overa lengthy period, a dummy valueis used for the angle of heel orthe DTC function is switched off.Under these circumstances theindicator for a DTC fault shows.Self-diagnosis has to complete

before fault messages can beissued.The BMW Motorrad DTC canshut down automatically underthe exceptional riding conditionsoutlined below.Exceptional ridingconditions:

Riding for a lengthy period withthe front wheel lifted off theground (wheelie) and DTC de-activated.Rear wheel rotating with themotorcycle held stationary byapplying the front brake (burn-out).Heating up with the motorcycleon an auxiliary stand, in neutralor with a gear engaged.

If the coding plug for the SLICKmode is not inserted, you canreactivate DTC by switching theignition off and then on again andaccelerating to a speed in excessof 5 km/h.

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

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

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Accessories

Accessories

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

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General instructionsBMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of parts and accessoriesfor your motorcycle that are ap-proved by BMW for this purpose.Genuine BMW parts and ac-cessories and other productswhich BMW has approved canbe obtained from your authorisedBMW Motorrad dealer, togetherwith expert advice on their install-ation and use.These parts and products havebeen tested by BMW for safety,function and suitability. BMWaccepts product liability for them.Conversely, BMW is unable toaccept any liability whatsoeverfor parts and accessories which ithas not approved.Also bear in mind the informa-tion on the effect of wheel sizeon suspension-control systems( 116).

BMW Motorrad cannotassess each non-BMW

product to determine wheth-er it can be used on or in con-nection with BMW motorcycleswithout constituting a safety haz-ard. Country-specific official au-thorisation does not suffice asassurance. Tests conducted bythese instances cannot makeprovision for all operating con-ditions experienced by BMW mo-torcycles and, consequently, theyare not sufficient in some circum-stances.Use only parts and accessor-ies approved by BMW for yourmotorcycle.

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

LuggageCorrect loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

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

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

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Maintenance

Maintenance

General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

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

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

Toolkit

1 Spare fuses with puller toolMiniature fuses, 4 A and7.5 A

2 Ring spannerWidth across flats 32

Adjust the chain tension( 115).

3 Socket wrenchWidth across flats 17

Adjusting spring preloadfor front wheel ( 47).Extension for hookwrench

4 Torx bit, T25Removing and installingbody panels

5 Hook wrenchAdjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel ( 48).

6 Extension for screwdriverblade

Adjusting rear suspen-sion (in combination withplain screwdriver blade)

7 Open-ended spannerWidth across flats 10/13


8 Reversible-blade screw-driver with star-head andplain tips

Removing battery( 136).Adjusting front and rearsuspension

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9 Reversible screwdriverbladeWith star-head and TorxT25

Remove the front seat( 54).Removing and installingbody panelsReplacing turn indicat-or bulbs, front and rear( 129).

Engine oilChecking engine oil level

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

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

The oil level varies with thetemperature of the oil. The

higher the temperature, the high-er the level of oil in the sump.Checking the oil level with theengine cold or after no more than

a short ride will lead to misinter-pretation; this in turn, means thatthe engine will be operated withthe incorrect quantity of oil.In order to ensure that the en-gine oil level is read correctly,check the oil level only after alengthy trip.

Make sure the engine is at op-erating temperature and holdthe motorcycle upright.Allow the engine to idle for oneminute.Switch off the ignition.

Check the oil level in oil-levelindicator 1.

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Engine oil, specified level

Between MIN and MAXmarks

If the oil level is below the MINmark:

Top up the engine oil ( 106).

If the oil level is above the MAXmark:

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

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

Remove cap 1 from the oil fillerneck.

Damage to the enginecan result if it is operated

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

Top up the engine oil to thespecified level.Check the engine oil level( 105).Install cap 1 of the oil fillerneck.

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

Incorrect working practicesendanger the reliability of

the brakes.Have all work on the brake sys-

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tem undertaken by trained andqualified specialists.

Checking operation ofbrakes

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

Brake padsChecking front brake padthickness

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Turn the handlebars to the full-lock position.

Visually inspect the left andright brake pads to ascertaintheir thickness. Viewing dir-ection: From the rear towardbrake pads 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,front

min 0.8 mm (Friction padonly, without backing plate)

If the brake pads are worn:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

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

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

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

Checking rear brake padthickness


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

Brake-pad wear limit, rear

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

If the wear indicating mark is nolonger visible:

Brake pads worn past theminimum permissible thick-

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

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

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

Brake fluidChecking brake-fluidlevel, front brakes

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.Move the handlebars to thestraight-ahead position.

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Check the brake fluid level inbrake fluid reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, front

DOT4 brake fluid

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

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

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.

Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

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

Checking brake-fluidlevel, rear brakes

Make sure the ground is leveland firm and hold the motor-cycle upright.

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Check the brake fluid level inrear reservoir 1.

Wear of the brake padscauses the brake fluid level

in the reservoir to sink.

Brake fluid level, rear

DOT4 brake fluid

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

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

A low fluid level in thebrake reservoir can allow air

to penetrate the brake system.This significantly reduces brakingefficiency.

Check the brake-fluid level atregular intervals.

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

CoolantChecking coolant level


Check the coolant level in ex-pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-

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tion: From in front toward theinside of the right side panel.

Coolant, specified level

between MIN and MAXmarks on the expansion tank

If the coolant drops below thepermitted level:

Top up the coolant.

Topping up coolantRemove the side panel( 111).

Open cap 1 of the expansiontank.Top up coolant to specifiedlevel.Check the coolant level( 110).Close the cap of the expansiontank.

Install the side panel ( 112).

Side panelRemoving side panel


Remove screw 1 on the in-board side of the side panel.



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Remove screws 2, 3 and 4.Pull the fairing side panel atposition 5 to disengage it fromthe rubber buffer and remove.

Disconnect plug 6.Remove the side panel.

Installing side panel

Engage the fairing side panel inmount 7 on the engine spoiler.



Connect plug 6.

Seat the side panel in the rub-ber buffer at position 5.Install screws 2, 3 and 4.

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Install screw 1.

ClutchChecking clutch operation

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

If the pressure point is not clearlyperceptible:

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

Checking clutch-leverplay

Pull clutch cable 1 as far aspossible away from the clutchlever.Measure clutch play a betweenthe handlebar fitting and theclutch cable.

Clutch-lever play

0.5...1.0 mm (at the handle-bar fitting, with engine cold)

Clutch play is out of tolerance:Adjust the clutch-lever play( 113).

Adjusting clutch-leverplay

To increase clutch play: turnscrew 2 in the tightening dir-ection, i.e. into the handlebarfitting.To reduce clutch play: turnscrew 2 in the loosening direc-tion, i.e. out off the handlebarfitting.Check the clutch-lever play( 113).

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Repeat the steps in this pro-cedure until clutch play is setcorrectly.

TyresChecking tyre tread depth

Your motorcycle's handlingand grip can be impaired

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

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

Tyres have wear indicatorsintegrated into the main

tread grooves. The tyre is wornout when the tyre tread has worn

down to the level of the marks.The locations of the marks areindicated on the edge of the tyre,e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or byan arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to minim-um:

Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-able.

RimsChecking rims

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

ChainLubricating chain

Dirt, dust and inadequatelubrication will result in ac-

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

Lubricate the drive chain every800 km at the latest. Lubricatethe chain more frequently ifthe motorcycle is ridden in wet,dusty or dirty conditions.

Switch the ignition off and se-lect neutral.Clean the drive chain with asuitable cleaning product, dry itand apply chain lubricant.BMW Motorrad recommendsthe use of BMW Motorradchain lubricant to prolong chainlife.Wipe off excess lubricant.

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

Use a screwdriver to push thechain up and down at a pointmidway along the run betweenpinion and sprocket and meas-ure difference a.

Chain deflection

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

If measured value is outside per-mitted tolerance:


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

Slacken quick-release axlenut 1.Slacken locknuts 3 on left andright.Use adjusting screws 2 on leftand right to adjust chain ten-sion.Checking chain tension( 115).Make sure that scale read-ings 4 are the same on left andright.Tighten locknuts 3 on left andright to the specified tighteningtorque.

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Locknut of the final-drivechain tensioning screw

16 Nm

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

Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm

Thread-locking compound:Mechanical thread lock

100 Nm

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

Accelerated wear.If a component of the

chainset is found to be worn,the entire chainset has to bereplaced.

Pull the chain back at the rear-most point of the sprocket.The top of the teeth are stillbetween the chain links (a): thechain is OK.The chain is being pulled outover the top of the teeth (b):contact a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

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

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

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are programmed into the controlunit and are fundamental to allcalculations. Any change in theseinfluencing variables, caused forexample by a switch to wheelsother than those installed ex-works, can have serious effectson the performance of the con-trol systems.The sensor rings are essentialfor correct road-speed calcula-tion, and they too must matchthe motorcycle's control sys-tems and consequently cannotbe changed.If you decide that you would liketo fit non-standard wheels toyour motorcycle, it is very import-ant to consult a specialist work-shop beforehand, preferably anauthorised BMW Motorrad deal-er. In some cases, the data pro-grammed into the control unitscan be changed to suit the newwheel sizes.

Removing front wheelMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

Remove screw 1 and removethe ABS sensor from its bore.Unclip the ABS sensor cablefrom clips 2.

Mask off the parts of the wheelrim that could be scratched inthe process of removing thebrake calipers.

Once the calipers havebeen removed, there is

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

Remove screws 3 of the brakecalipers on left and right.

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

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad rear-wheel stand.Install the auxiliary stand at rearwheel ( 124).Raise front of motorcycle untilthe front wheel can turn freely.BMW Motorrad recommends

the BMW Motorrad front-wheelstand for lifting the motorcycle.Install the auxiliary stand atfront wheel ( 122).

The left axle clampingscrew locates the threaded

bush in the front suspension.In order to ensure that thethreaded bush remains correctlyaligned, do not slacken orremove the left axle campingscrew.

Slacken right axle clampingscrews 1.

Remove quick-release axle 2,while supporting the wheel.Roll the front wheel forward toremove.

Installing front wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and DTC systems in-

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

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

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

The front wheel must beinstalled right way round to

rotate in the correct direction.

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

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

Raise the front wheel, insertquick-release axle 2 and tight-en to specified torque.

Quick-release axle inthreaded bush

50 Nm

Tighten right axle clampingscrews 1 to the specified tight-ening torque.

Clamping screws in axleholder

19 Nm

Remove the front-wheel standand the auxiliary stand.

Ease the brake calipers on tothe brake discs.

Tighten screws 3 on left andright to the specified tighteningtorque.

Radial brake caliper toaxle mount

38 Nm


Clip the ABS sensor cable intoretaining clips 2.Insert the ABS sensor into itsbore and install screw 1.

Remove the adhesive tapefrom the wheel rim.Firmly pull the handbrake leveruntil the pressure point is per-

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ceptible, and repeat this opera-tion several times.

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

Remove axle nut 1 with wash-er.Slacken locknuts 3 on left andright.Slacken adjusting screws 2 onleft and right.Remove adjusting plate 4 andpush the axle in as far as it willgo.

Remove quick-release axle 5,supporting the rear wheel asyou do so.Set down the rear wheel in theswinging arm and remove ad-justing plate 6.

Roll the rear wheel as far for-ward as possible and disen-gage chain 7 from the sprock-et.

Roll the rear wheel back andclear of the swinging arm, andat the same time work brake-

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caliper carrier 8 to the rear andremove.

The sprocket and thespacer sleeves on left

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

Installing rear wheel

Possible malfunctions whenABS and DTC systems in-

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

Threaded fasteners nottightened to the specified

torque can work loose or theirthreads can suffer damage.Always have the security of thefasteners checked by a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Roll the rear wheel into theswinging arm as far as neces-sary to permit the brake-calipercarrier to be inserted.

Insert the brake-caliper carrierinto guide 9.

Roll the rear wheel further intothe swinging arm, while push-ing brake-caliper carrier 8 for-ward at the same time.

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Roll the rear wheel as farforward as possible and loopchain 7 over the sprocket.

Insert right adjusting plate 6in the swinging arm in such a

way that anti-twist stop 10 isvertical.Lift the rear wheel and workrear axle 5 through the adjust-ing plate and into the brake-caliper carrier and the rearwheel.Make sure that the rear wheelis seated against the anti-twiststop.

Insert left adjusting plate 4.Install axle nut 1 with its wash-er, but do not tighten the nutat this point.

If necessary, move the brakeline until rubber hose 11 is inguide 12.


Front-wheel standInstalling auxiliary standat front wheel

The BMW Motorrad frontwheel stand is not designed

to support motorcycles not fittedwith a centre stand or withoutother auxiliary stands. A motor-cycle resting only on the front

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

Place the motorcycle on anauxiliary stand; BMW Motorradrecommends the BMW Motor-rad auxiliary stand.Install the auxiliary stand at rearwheel ( 124).

Use basic stand (0 402 241)and adapters (2 152 839).

Insert adapter pins(2 152 840) 1 into the frontsuspension on left and right.

Turn brackets 2 long ends in.

Adjust adapters 3 to the widthof the pins inserted in the frontsuspension.Set the height of the auxiliarystand to raise the front wheelslightly clear of the ground.

Engage the auxiliary stand inthe front suspension and applyeven pressure to push it downto the ground.

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Rear-wheel standInstalling auxiliary standat rear wheel

Use basic stand with tool num-ber (0 402 241) and adapters(2 152 839).

Install adapter pins(2 152 841) 1 in the rear wheelswinging arm on left and rightand tighten to the specifiedtorque.

Service adapter toswinging arm

19 Nm

Turn brackets 2 long ends out.Adjust adapters 3 to the widthof the pins inserted in the rearwheel swinging arm.Set the height of the auxiliarystand to raise the rear wheelslightly clear of the ground.

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Engage the auxiliary stand inthe rear wheel swinging armand apply even pressure topush it down to the ground.

BulbsGeneral instructionsA warning appears in the multi-function display if a bulb is de-fective. If the brake or rear lightfails, the symbol is accompan-ied by the 'General' warning light,which lights up yellow.



The bulb is pressurised andcan cause injury if dam-

aged.Wear protective goggles andgloves when changing bulbs.

The types of bulb fitted toyour motorcycle are listed

in the section entitled "Technicaldata".

Replacing low-beam andhigh-beam headlight bulb

The plug arrangement candiffer from the illustration,

depending on the bulb to bereplaced.

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

Remove cover 1 so that thelow-beam headlight bulb canbe replaced.

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Remove cover 2 so that thehigh-beam headlight bulb canbe replaced.

Disconnect plug 3.Remove bulb 4 from the sock-et.

Replace the defective bulb.

Do not touch the glass ofnew bulbs with your fingers.

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

Bulbs for the low-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Bulb for high-beamheadlight

H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Push bulb 4 into the socket,making sure that tab 5 is cor-rectly positioned.Connect plug 3.Install the cover.

Replacing parking-lightbulb, left


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Remove parking-light cover 1.

Push down retainer 2 (using ascrewdriver if necessary) andpull socket 3 out of the head-light housing.

Remove bulb 4 from the sock-et.




Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb 4 into the socket.

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Install socket 3 in the socket,making sure that retainer 2 en-gagesInstall the cover.

Replacing parking-lightbulb, right


Remove cover 1.

Push down retainer 2 (using ascrewdriver if necessary) andpull socket 3 out of the head-light housing.

Remove bulb 4 from the sock-et.




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Bulb for parking light

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Insert bulb 4 into the socket.

Install socket 3 in the socket,making sure that retainer 2 en-gagesInstall the cover.

Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, front and rear


Remove screw 1.

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

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




Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, front

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Bulbs for flashing turnindicators, rear

RY10W / 12 V / 10 W

Turn bulb 2 clockwise to installit in the bulb housing.

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

Install screw 1.

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LED rear lightIf the number of LEDs in the rearlight that have failed exceeds thenumber stated in the TechnicalData below, the rear light mustbe replaced. Under these cir-cumstances:


Maximum number of de-fective LEDs in rear-light

unit

1

Replacing number-platelight

Pull parking-light bulb socket 1out of the light housing.

Pull the bulb out of the bulbsocket.




Bulb for number-platelight

W5W / 12 V / 5 W

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Push the bulb into the bulbsocket.

Press parking-light bulb sock-et 1 into the light housing.

FusesRemoving fuse

Risk of fire if an attempt ismade to jumper defective

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

Switch off the ignition.Make sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motor-cycle on its stand.Remove the rear seat ( 53).

Squeeze the latches togeth-er and remove cover of fusebox 1.To replace the main fuse, re-move cover 2 of the relay box.Pull the defective fuse up andout of the fuse box.

If fuse defects recur fre-quently have the electric

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

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Installing fuse

Replace the defective fuse witha fuse of the correct amperagerating.

The fuse assignments andfuse amperage ratings spe-

cified for your motorcycle are lis-ted in the section entitled "Tech-nical data".

Close the fuse cover.The latch engages with anaudible click.Install the rear seat ( 54).

Jump startingThe wires leading to thepower socket do not have

a load-capacity rating adequatefor jump-starting the engine. Ex-cessively high current can leadto a cable fire or damage to thevehicle electronics.Do not use the on-board socketto jump-start the engine of themotorcycle.

Touching live parts of theignition system with the

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

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

of the jump leads are accident-ally brought into contact with themotorcycle.Use only jump leads fitted with

fully insulated crocodile clips atboth ends.

Jump-starting with a donor-battery voltage higher than

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

When jump-starting the engine,do not disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board electricalsystem.Remove the front seat ( 54).Run the engine of the donorvehicle during jump-starting.Begin by connecting one endof the red jump lead to thepositive terminal of the dis-charged battery and the otherend to the positive terminal ofthe donor battery.Then connect one end of theblack jump lead to the negativeterminal of the donor battery,

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and the other end to the neg-ative terminal of the dischargedbattery.Start the engine of the vehiclewith the discharged batteryin the usual way; if the en-gine does not start, wait a fewminutes before repeating theattempt in order to protect thestarter motor and the donorbattery.Allow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnect-ing the jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive termin-als.Install the front seat ( 54).

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

Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for char-ging the battery on the follow-ing pagesDo not turn the battery upsidedown

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

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this hap-

pens, warranty claims will not beaccepted.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or con-nect a suitable trickle charger tothe battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibilitywith the electronics of your mo-torcycle. Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can ob-tain additional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.

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Remove the front seat ( 54).

Disconnection in the wrongsequence increases the risk

of short-circuits.Always proceed in the correctsequence.

Disconnect negative lead 1first.Then disconnect positivelead 2.


Note the different positionsof the battery and terminals 1and 2.

Connecting battery tomotorcycle

Connect battery positive lead 2first.The connect battery negativelead 1.

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Note the different positionsof the battery and terminals 1and 2.

Install the front seat ( 54).

Recharging batteryDisconnect the battery fromthe motorcycle. ( 134).Charge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating in-structions of the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect the

charger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.

The battery has to be re-charged at regular intervals

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

Connect the battery to motor-cycle ( 135).

Removing batteryDisconnect the battery fromthe motorcycle. ( 134).Lift the battery up and out;work it slightly back and forthif it is difficult to remove.

Installing battery

If the battery was discon-nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of timeit will be necessary to enter thecurrent date in the instrumentpanel, in order to ensure that the

service-due indicator functionscorrectly.If you want to have the date setconsult a specialist workshop,preferably an authorised BMWMotorrad dealer.

Place the battery in the batterycompartment, positive terminalon the left in the forward direc-tion of travel.with BMW Motorrad RaceABS OE

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

Connect the battery to motor-cycle ( 135).

Set the clock ( 37).

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Care

Care

Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Cleaning easily damaged compon-ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Lay up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 140

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

The use of unsuitablecleaning and care products

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

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

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

After the motorcycle hasbeen washed, ridden

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

Warm water intensifies theeffect of salt.

Use only cold water to wash offroad salt.

The high pressure of steamcleaners can damage seals,

the hydraulic brake system, theelectrical system, and the seat.Do not use a steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment.

Cleaning easilydamaged componentsBody panelsClean the trim panels with waterand BMW plastic care emulsion.

If plastic parts are cleanedusing unsuitable cleaning

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

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Even fly-remover pads or clean-ing pads with hard surfaces canproduce scratches.

Soften stubborn dirt andinsects by covering the af-

fected areas with a wet cloth.

Windscreen and headlightlens plasticClean off dirt and insects with asoft sponge and plenty of water.

Fuel and chemical solventsattack the material of the

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

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

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

Cooling fins can be benteasily.

Take care not to bend the finswhen cleaning the radiator.

RubberTreat rubber components withwater or BMW rubber-careproducts.

Using silicone sprays forthe care of rubber seals can

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

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

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

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

Lay up the motorcycleClean the motorcycle.Remove the battery.Spray the brake and clutchlever pivots and the main andside stand pivots with a suit-able lubricant.Coat bright metal and chrome-plated parts with an acid-freegrease (e.g. Vaseline).

Stand the motorcycle in a dryroom in such a way that thereis no load on either wheel.

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

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

Restoring motorcycleto use

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

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Technical data

Technical data

Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15311141

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

Possible cause Remedy

Side stand Retract the side stand ( 60).

Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever ( 60).

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

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 66).

Battery flat Recharge the battery.

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Threaded fastenersFront wheel Value Valid

Quick-release axle in threadedbush

M24 x 1.5 50 Nm

Clamping screws in axle holder

M8 x 35 19 Nm

Radial brake caliper to axlemount

M10 x 65 38 Nm

Rear wheel Value Valid

Locknut of the final-drive chaintensioning screw

M8 16 Nm

Rear quick-release axle inswinging arm

M24 x 1.5Mechanical thread lock

100 Nm

Service adapter to swinging arm

M8 19 Nm

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Rear wheel Value Valid

Clamping screw to top springretainer

M5 x 25 3 Nm

Spring strut to main frame

M10 x 65 56 Nm

Mirrors Value Valid

Mirror to front panel carrier

M6, Replace nutsMechanical thread lock

5 Nm

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Engine

Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-strokein-line engine tilted 32° forward, with four valvesper cylinder, two overhead camshafts with camfollowers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel in-jection, integrated six-speed gearbox, wet-sumplubrication.

Displacement 999 cm3

Cylinder bore 80 mm

Piston stroke 49.7 mm

Compression ratio 13:1

Nominal output 142 kW, at engine speed: 13000 min-1

Torque 112 Nm, at engine speed: 9750 min-1

Maximum engine speed max 14200 min-1

Idle speed 1200±50 min-1

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Fuel

Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded95 ROZ/RON89 AKI

Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.5 l

Reserve fuel approx. 4 l

Engine oil

Engine oil, capacity 3.9 l, with filter change

products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes

Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C

SAE 5W-40 ~-20 °C

SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C

Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX

Oil grades Engine oils of API classification SJ or better. En-gine oils of JASO classification MA2 or better.

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Clutch

Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping

Transmission

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

Gearbox transmission ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary transmission ratio2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear

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Rear-wheel drive

Type of final drive Chain drive

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

Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17 / 44

Secondary transmission ratio 2,588

Running gear

Front wheel

Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork

Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel

Rear wheel

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

Type of final drive Chain drive

Spring travel, rear 130 mm, At wheel

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Brakes

Type of front brake Hydraulically radially operated twin disc brake with4-piston radial fixed calipers and floating brakediscs

Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal

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

Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

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

Front wheel

Front wheel, type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"

Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 ZR 17

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Rear wheel

Rear wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2

Rear wheel rim size 6.0" x 17"

Tyre designation, rear 190 / 55 ZR 17

Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold

Electrics

Fuses

Retainer 1 (Instrument panel) 7.5 A

Retainer 2 (Master relay, diagnosis plug) 4 A

Retainer 3 (Fan) 7.5 A

Retainer 4 (Low-beam headlight, load relief relay) 7.5 A

Retainer 5 (High-beam headlight) 7.5 A

Retainer 6 (Horn) 7.5 A

Retainer 7 (Ignition switch) 4 A

Retainer 8 (Sensor group) 7.5 A

Main fuse 40 A

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Battery

Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery

Battery rated voltage 12 V

Battery rated capacity 10 Ah

with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE 12 Ah

Spark plugs

Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J

Lighting

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

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

Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V

Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-lightunit

1

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

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

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

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Frame

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

Type plate location Steering head, right

VIN location Steering head, right

Dimensions

Length of motorcycle 2056 mm

Height of motorcycle 1138 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight

Width of motorcycle 826 mm, Across mirrors

Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider

Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, Without rider

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Weights

Unladen weight 203 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %load of fuel, without optional extras

Permissible gross weight 405 kg

Maximum payload 202 kg

Riding specifications

Top speed >200 km/h

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Service

Service

BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 156

BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 156

BMW Motorrad servicenetwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Confirmation of maintenancework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

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BMW Motorrad serviceAdvanced technology requiresspecially adapted methods ofmaintenance and repair.

If maintenance and re-pair work is performed in-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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down, contact BMW Motorrad'sMobile Service. The specialistswill provide the necessary adviceand assistance.You will find important country-specific contact addresses andthe after-sales service organisa-tion phone numbers in the "Ser-vice Kontakt / Service Contact"brochures, along with informa-tion on Mobile Service and thedealership network.

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

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

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

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

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

the date when the next servicewill be due.Riders who cover long distancesin a year might have to bring intheir motorcycles for service be-fore the next scheduled date. Itis to allow for these cases thata maximum odometer reading isentered as well in the confirma-tion of service. Servicing has tobe brought forward if this odo-meter reading is reached beforethe next scheduled date for theservice.The service-due indicator in themultifunction display reminds youabout one month or 1000 kmin advance when the time for aservice is approaching, on thebasis of the programmed values.

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Confirmation of maintenance work

BMW Pre-deliveryCheckCompleted

on

Stamp, signature

BMW Running-inCheckCompleted

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Odometer reading

Next serviceat the latest

onor, if logged beforehand,

Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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BMW ServiceCompleted

on

Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature

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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



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Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



Odometer reading

Stamp, signature


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Odometer reading



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

Item Odometerreading

Date

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AAbbreviations and symbols, 6ABS

Control, 14Engineering details, 96Operation, 41Self-diagnosis, 61Warnings, 25

Anti-theft alarmTelltale light, 17Warnings, 30

BBattery

Charging, 136Installation, 136Removal, 136Stowage, 16Technical data, 151

Brake fluidChecking fill levels, 108Reservoir, front, 13Reservoir, rear, 13

Brake padsChecking brake-padthickness, 107Running in, 63

BrakesAdjusting brake lever, 46Checking operation, 106Safety instructions, 65Technical data, 149

BulbsGeneral instructions, 125Overview, headlights, 18Replacing high-beam headlightbulb, 125Replacing low-beam headlightbulb, 125Replacing parking-lightbulb, 126, 128Replacing rear light, 131Replacing turn indicatorbulbs, 129Technical data, 151Warning for bulb failure, 25

CChain

Adjusting tension, 115Checking tension, 115Checking wear, 116Lubricating, 114

Checklist, 59Clock, 20

Adjusting, 37Clutch

Adjusting, 113Checking operation, 113Technical data, 147Test, 113

Confirmation of maintenancework, 158

CoolantChecking fill level, 110Fill-level indicator, 13Topping up, 111Warning, 24

Currency, 7

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DDamping

Adjuster, front, 11Adjuster, rear, 11, 13Adjusting, 49

DimensionsTechnical data, 152

Drop switchWarnings, 33

DTCControl, 14Engineering details, 99Operation, 42Self-diagnosis, 62Warnings, 28

EElectrics

Technical data, 150Electronic immobiliser EWS

Warning, 24Emergency off switch (kill

switch), 15, 41

EngineControl, 15Ride mode, 15Starting, 60Technical data, 145Warning for engineelectronics, 24

Engine oilChecking fill level, 105Filler neck, 13Fill-level indicator, 11Technical data, 146Topping up, 106

Equipment, 7

FFrame

Technical data, 152Front-wheel stand

Installing, 122Fuel

Refuelling, 66Technical data, 146Warning for fuel down toreserve, 24

Fuses, 150Position on the motorcycle, 16Replacing, 132Technical data, 150

GGear indicator, 20General views

Headlight, 18Instrument panel, 17Left handlebar fitting, 14Left side of motorcycle, 11Multifunction display, 20Right handlebar fitting, 15Right side of motorcycle, 13

HHandlebar fittings

General view, left side, 14General view, right side, 15

Hazard warning flashersControl, 14Operation, 40

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HeadlightOverview, 18

Helmet holder, 16, 55High-beam headlight

Switching on, 39Telltale light, 20

Horn, 14

IIdle

Telltale light, 20Ignition

Switching off, 36Switching on, 36

Immobiliser, 37Warning, 24

Instrument clusterAmbient-light brightnesssensor, 17Overview, 17

JJump starting, 133

KKeys, 36

LLaying up, 140Lights

Control, 14Headlight flasher, 14, 39High-beam headlight, 14Parking light, 39Switching on high-beamheadlight, 39Switching on low-beamheadlight, 39Switching on the parkinglights, 39

LuggageInstructions for loading andsecuring objects, 102

Luggage loops, 16, 55

MMaintenance

General instructions, 104Maintenance intervals, 157Mirrors

Adjusting, 46Removing and installing, 88

MotorcycleLaying up, 140Restoring to use, 140

Multifunction display, 17Overview, 20Race functions, 14Select the display mode, 70Using INFO mode, 76Using LAPTIMER mode, 72Using SETUP mode, 81

NNumber-plate carrier

Removing and installing, 89

OOdometer and tripmeters, 20

Control, 14Operation, 38

PParking light, 39Pre-ride check, 60

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RRear-wheel drive

Technical data, 148Rear-wheel stand

Installing, 124Refuelling, 66Reserve volume

Warning, 24Residual range, 38Restoring to use, 140Rev. counter, 17Ride mode

Adjusting, 43Engineering details, 94Mode of presentation, 20

Rider's ManualStowage, 16

Running gearTechnical data, 148

Running in, 62

SSafety instructions

Brakes, 65General, 58

Seat lock, 11

Service, 156Service Card, 156Service-due indicator, 20Shift light, 17Shifting gear

Shift assistant, 64Shift light, 63

Side standFor starting, 60

Spark plugs, 151Speedometer, 20Spring preload

Adjuster, front, 11Adjuster, rear, 11Adjusting, 47

Starting, 60Status indicators

See also warnings, 20Standard status indicators, 20Warnings, 21

Steering lockLocking, 36

TTechnical data

Battery, 151Brakes, 149Bulbs, 151Clutch, 147Dimensions, 152Electrics, 150Engine, 145Engine oil, 146Frame, 152Fuel, 146Fuses, 150Rear-wheel drive, 148Running gear, 148Spark plugs, 151Standards, 7Transmission, 147Weights, 153Wheels and tyres, 149

Telltale lights, 17Overview, 20

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ToolkitContents, 104Stowage, 16

Torques, 143Transmission

For starting, 60Technical data, 147

Trim panelsRemoving and installing, 111

Troubleshooting chart, 142Turn indicators

Control, 14Operation, 39Removing and installing, 90Telltale light, 20

Type plate, 13Tyres

Checking inflation pressure, 53Checking tread depth, 114Recommendation, 116Running in, 63Table of tyre pressures, 11Technical data, 149

VVehicle identification number, 13

WWarning lights, 17Warnings, 21

Mode of presentation, 21With ABS, 25With anti-theft alarm, 30with drop switch, 33with DTC, 28

Warnings, overview, 23, 27, 29,32

WeightsPayload table, 11Technical data, 153

WheelsChange of size, 116Checking rims, 114Installing front wheel, 118Installing rear wheel, 121Remove the rear wheel, 120Removing front wheel, 117Technical data, 149

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