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  Rider’s Manual (US Model) R 1200 RT BMW Motorrad Freude am Fahren…
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  Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr. Color number Phone number First registration Retailer’s address/phone number Registration number (company stamp)
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  We wish you many miles of community of BMW riders. safe and enjoyable riding Familiarize yourself with your new motorcycle so that you BMW Motorrad. can ride it safely and confi- dently in all traffic situations. Please read this Rider’s Man- ual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motor- cycle.

• Page 4: Table Of Contents

  Table of Contents 3 Status indicators ..21 Heated hand grips ..49 Multifunction display ..22 Seat heating ..49 You can also use the index at Clutch .

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  7 Maintenance ..97 Paint care ….130 BMW Motorrad service General instructions ..98 Protective wax quality .
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  Confirmation of service ….156…

• Page 7: General Instructions

  General instructions Overview……6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment ….. . 7 Technical data .

• Page 8: Overview

  Optional equipment Overview Abbreviations and BMW equipment avail- symbols Chapter 2 of this Rider’s Man- able only as a factory ual will provide you with an Indicates warnings that installed option. initial overview of your motor- you must comply with for cycle.

• Page 9: Equipment

  on the basis of the data, illus- Equipment Technical data trations or descriptions in this When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and manual. motorcycle, you chose vari- performance specifications ous items of custom equip- in the Rider’s Manual refer ment.

• Page 11: Overviews

  Overviews General view, left side ..11 General view, right side ..13 Underneath seat ….15 Left handlebar fitting .

• Page 13: General View, Left Side

  General view, left side Headlight adjustment (vertical) beneath instru- ment panel ( Brake-fluid reservoir 103) Radio operating unit (OE) Onboard socket ( Onboard socket (OE) Adjuster, rear shock ab- sorber ( Oil sight glass ( Filler neck, engine oil 100)

• Page 15: General View, Right

  General view, right side Seat lock ( Switch for passenger seat heating (OE) under passenger seat ( Mounting for tank ruck- sack (OA) Filler neck, fuel tank Front clutch fluid reser- voir Electrically adjustable windshield ( Storage or radio com- partment (…

• Page 17: Underneath Seat

  Underneath seat Height adjuster, front seat ( Battery ( 122) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 104) Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( Toolkit ( Type plate Helmet holder ( Table of tire pressures Label, payload…

• Page 18: Left Handlebar Fitting

  Left handlebar fitting Switch for cruise control (OE) ( Radio operating unit (OE) ESA button (OE) ( Button for windshield ad- justment ( Horn button Button for left turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 55) ( Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flash- er (…

• Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Right

  Handlebar fitting, right Onboard computer but- ton (OE) ( Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button with OE Heated handle- bar grips: Heated hand grips Button for right turn indi- cator and hazard warning flashers ( 55) ( Turn indicators off button Switch for driver’s seat heating (…

• Page 20: Instrument Cluster

  Instrument cluster Speedometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Rev. counter Anti-theft alarm indicator light Setting for clock and display dimming ( Control, odometer ( Sensor for lighting of in- strument panel The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

• Page 21: Headlight

  Headlight High-beam headlight Low-beam headlight Side lights…

• Page 23: Status Indicators

  Status indicators Multifunction display … 22 Warning and indicator lights..23 ABS warning light … . . 23 Function indicators .

• Page 24: Multifunction Display

  Multifunction display Fuel gauge ( Area for radio display (see radio operating manual) Area for warning symbols Gear indicator ( Engine temperature indi- cator ( Tripmeter or area for dis- plays of onboard com- puter (OE) ( 41) ( Display area for clock, seat heating (OE), display dimming and ESA (OE) 42) (…

• Page 25: Warning And Indicator

  Engine temperature Warning and indicator ABS warning light lights The lateral bars under In some countries a different the temperature symbol display of the ABS warning show the engine temperature light is possible. level. Alternative display of General warning indi- ABS warning light.

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  Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning lights up yellow The warning Electronic immobilizer is active EWS! indicated lights up yellow is indicated Fuel down to reserve ( lights up yellow is indicated Engine electronics ( lights up red is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient lights up red is indicated…
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  Display Meaning is dis- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( played with note lights up yellow is dis- Anti-theft alarm battery drained played with note…
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  Electronic immobilizer is A fuel shortage can lead The engine is running active to misfiring and to the in emergency operating engine dying unexpectedly. mode. Engine power may be General warning light Misfiring can damage the cat- reduced, and this can cause lights up yellow.
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  Engine oil pressure insuffi- Battery charge current in- If the warning on insufficient cient sufficient engine oil pressure appears General warning light despite a correct engine oil General warning light level: lights up red. lights up red. In addition to an insuf- Engine oil pressure sym- Battery charge current ficient engine oil level,…
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  gine can die suddenly and Replacing left low-beam Tail light or brake light bulb the battery can be exhaus- bulb ( 115) defective. tively discharged and there- Replacing right low-beam Replacing rear brake, tail fore destroyed. bulb ( 116) light or rear turn indicator Have the fault rectified as Replacing side light bulb bulbs (…

• Page 31: Abs Warning

  Anti-theft alarm battery A combination of several bulb The anti-theft alarm battery weak defects is present. has no capacity. The opera- Battery symbol with note tion of the anti-theft alarm is See the fault descriptions no longer ensured with the above.

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  Display 1. Display 2. The warning indicators in this chapter are described using display 1.
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  Overview of warning indicators Display Meaning lights up red Brake switch defective ( flashes 1x per Pull-away test not completed ( second flashes 4x per Self-diagnosis not completed ( second lights up red lights up ABS warning lights defective ( lights up red flashes 1x per ABS function not available (…
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  Brake switch defective Have the fault rectified as Do not use emergency soon as possible by a spe- braking if possible until the General warning light cialized workshop, prefer- starting-off test has been lights up red. ably an authorized BMW completed.
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  self-diagnosis has not been ior, and therefore accidents ABS warning light flash- completed. may result. es once per second. You can continue to ride. Brake early and avoid hard Without the ABS func- However, bear in mind that braking whenever possible, tion, the wheels may neither the ABS function as functions of the BMW Inte-…
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  Residual braking function the brake booster is avail- Checking front brake pad active able. thickness ( 101) Have the fault rectified as Checking brake pad thick- General warning light soon as possible by a spe- ness at rear ( 102) lights up red.
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  Switch off Ignition, then op- Have the fault rectified as ABS warning light flash- erate handbrake lever and soon as possible by a spe- es four times per sec- footbrake lever consecutive- cialized workshop, prefer- ond. ably an authorized BMW At least two faults have oc- motorcycle retailer.

• Page 39: Operation

  Operation Headlight ….. 54 Turn indicators ….55 Ignition switch and steering lock .

• Page 40: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

  Switching on ignition Switching off ignition Ignition switch and steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the electronic immobi- lizer (EWS) ( 39). Ignition switch and steer- ing lock, tank filler cap Turn the key to position 1.

• Page 41: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

  The battery can be On level ground, always turn lizer can be started only with recharged via the onboard the handlebars to the left to the keys that belong to the socket. set the steering lock. vehicle. You can also have your authorized BMW motor- Turn the handlebars to the Locking handlebars…

• Page 42: Hazard Warning Flashers

  A spare key attached keys that belong to the mo- The hazard warning to the same ring as the torcycle. A key that has been flashers place a strain ignition key used to start the barred can subsequently be on the battery. Do not use engine could «irritate»…

• Page 43: Odometer And Tripmeters

  Switching off hazard Odometer and tripme- warning flashers ters Odometer Press tripmeter button 1 once briefly each time. Press turn-indicator cancel button 3. The odometer reading ap- Hazard warning flashers are pears in display field 1. switched off. Alternative: Press button for Selecting tripmeter left turn indicator 1 and right Switch on the ignition.

• Page 44: Clock

  Tripmeter and onboard The hour increments by one Clock each time you press the computer Setting clock button. On motorcycles with an on- Attempting to set the Press button 1 for longer board computer, the tripmeter clock while riding the than 2 seconds.

• Page 45: Onboard Computer Oe

  Adjusting dimming reached, brightness is reduced by one level. Onboard computer Selecting readings The following sequence is shown in the display field of Adjusting the dimming the onboard computer: while driving can lead to Residual range accidents. Average speed Only adjust the dimming when Average consumption the motorcycle is stationary.

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  The determined residu- al range is an approxi- mate reading. BMW Motorrad Repeatedly press BC therefore recommends that button 1 until the average you do not try to use the full…

• Page 47: Ambient Temperature

  Display shows «—.- mpg». Oil level is correct Ambient temperature The current ambient tempera- Oil level ture is displayed. Check oil level. An ice warning Oil level cannot be mea- appears if the ambient- sured (conditions as temperature reading drops stated above not satisfied).

• Page 48: Cruise Control Oe

  Setting road speed Step-by-step accelera- Cruise control tion Switching on cruise con- trol Briefly push button 3 in SET direction Briefly push button 3 in SET Cruise-control indicator direction Move switch 1 to ON. light lights up. Speed is increased by 1 Indicator light 2 in switch mph (2 km/h) each time lights up red.

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  Stepless acceleration Step-by-step decelera- Stepless deceleration tion Briefly press button 3 in Briefly press button 3 in SET direction and hold. RES direction and hold. Briefly push button 3 in RES The motorcycle accelerates The motorcycle decelerates direction. steplessly. steplessly. Speed is decreased by ap- Release button 3.

• Page 50: Emergency On/Off Switch

  Cruise control is deactivat- only to the cruising speed Emergency ON/OFF saved in memory, even switch though you might have Cruise-control indicator light intended slowing to a lower goes out. speed. Indicator light in switch re- mains on. Cruise-control indicator light lights up.

• Page 51: Heated Hand Grips Oe

  The engine can be easily and grips are switched off to en- Heated hand grips quickly switched off using the sure starting capability. emergency ON/OFF switch. Heated hand grips switch Heating function off. A Operating position. 50% heat output (one dot The handlebar grips can be B Engine switched off.

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  switched off to ensure the Seat heating of passen- battery’s starting capability. ger seat Seat heating, front seat Heating function off. 50% heating power 100% heating power Switch for seat heating, rear seat Switch for seat heating, front seat The passenger seat can be heated at two levels.

• Page 53: Clutch

  Shown in multifunction Driver’s seat 50% heat- ing capacity display Driver’s seat 100% heat- ing capacity Passenger seat 50% heating capacity Passenger seat 100% heating capacity Switch in middle posi- tion: Heating off. Clutch Switch pressed toward Switch on driver’s or pas- Adjusting clutch lever rear: 50% heating ca- senger heating.

• Page 54: Brakes

  bars or the handlebars in their Brakes mounts. Adjusting handbrake Attempting to adjust the lever clutch lever while riding The distance between han- the motorcycle can lead to dlebar grip and handbrake accidents. lever can be adjusted to any Adjust the clutch lever only of four positions.

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  switched on longer than Switching on high-beam switch is pressed (headlight absolutely necessary. flasher). headlight Switching on side lights Switching on low-beam headlight Switch off the ignition. The low-beam headlight You can switch on the switches on automatically parking lights only imme- when you start the engine.

• Page 56: Headlight

  Headlight range and Headlight range adjust- Headlight spring preload ment Adjusting headlight for The headlight range gener- RHD/LHD traffic ally remains constant due to When riding in countries the adjustment of the spring where traffic drives on the op- preload to the loading state. posite side of the road to that Spring preload adjustment in which the motorcycle was…

• Page 57: Turn Indicators

  A Position with heavy pay- Press left-hand turn indica- Press right-hand turn indi- load tor button 1. cator button 2. B Normal position After driving for approx. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after cov- ten seconds or after cov- Turn indicators ering a distance of approx.

• Page 58: Storage Compartment

  Switching off turn indica- Opening storage com- Closing storage com- tors partment partment Press turn-indicator cancel Turn lock barrel 1 perpen- Snap lid of compartment button 3. dicular to driving direction closed and push it down. with ignition key. Turn indicator switched off. The lock engages with an Lock of storage compart- audible click.

• Page 59: Front And Rear Seats

  Front and rear seats Removing passenger seat Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle. When doing so, press the Pull the seat to the rear to rear seat down. release it from its holders. Lift the seat at the rear and Removing driver’s seat release the key.

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  Adjusting driver’s seat Installing driver’s seat The front seat can be raised Installing passenger seat or lowered to either of two positions. Installing driver’s seat Adjusting driver’s seat If too much pressure is Make sure the ground is applied in the forward level and firm and park the direction, there is a danger motorcycle.
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  gage in the lower mount on with OE Seat heating: the frame. Slide front seat forward on- to seat supporting rod 1. Close connector 1. Check that the seat is cor- Firmly push the front seat rectly seated. into the mount. Installing passenger seat If too much pressure is applied in the forward…

• Page 62: Helmet Holder

  Firmly press down on the Removing passenger seat Mirrors seat at the rear. Adjusting mirrors The seat engages with an audible click. Helmet holder Helmet holders under passenger seat Move the mirrors into the The helmet catch can desired position by pressing scratch the paneling.

• Page 63: Windshield

  Press button 1 at top. acteristic to suit the spring Windshield preload. Windshield is raised. Adjustable windshield Press button 1 at bottom. Adjusting the spring Windshield is lowered. preload while the motorcycle is being ridden Spring preload can lead to accidents. Adjust the spring preload only Adjusting spring preload when the motorcycle is sta-…

• Page 64: Shock Absorbers

  To decrease spring preload, Shock absorbers turn handwheel 1 in direc- Adjusting damping tion of arrow LOW. The damping must be adapt- ed to the spring preload. An increase in spring preload re- quires firmer damping, a re- duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping.

• Page 65: Electronic Suspension

  Adjust the rear shock ab- Turn adjusting screw in di- motorcycle to the load and sorber, using a screwdriver rection of arrow H up to the road surface. The damp- to turn adjusting screw 1. stop, then a three-quarter ing setting is displayed in the turn in direction of arrow S multifunction display in the area 1, and the spring preload…

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  Display goes out again au- normal damping tomatically after a few sec- onds. sporty damping Adjusting damping If button 1 is not pressed Switch on the ignition. for a longer time, shock ab- sorbers are set as indicat- ed. During the setting pro- cedure, the display flashes.

• Page 67: Tires

  Two-up (with luggage) pressure, use a metal valve Tire pressure for rear wheel cap with rubber sealing ring — passenger and luggage on the rear wheel and tighten 42.1 psi (with tire cold) If button 1 is not pressed it securely. In case of insufficient tire for longer than one second, pressure:…

• Page 69: Riding

  Riding Safety instructions … . . 68 Checklist ….. . 70 Starting .

• Page 70: Safety Instructions

  settings of the spring-strut Do not ride your motorcy- Safety instructions and shock absorber system cle after consuming alcohol, Rider’s equipment drugs and/or medication. imbalanced load Do not ride without the cor- loose clothing rect clothing. Always wear: Risk of poisoning insufficient tire pressure helmet Exhaust fumes contain car-…

• Page 71: Catalytic Converter

  tion system when the engine Risk of fire Tampering with the con- is running. trol unit of the electronic Temperatures at the exhaust are high. engine-management sys- Catalytic converter Flammable materials If misfiring causes unburned (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, Tampering with con- fuel to enter the catalytic con- clothing and luggage, etc.) trol unit of electronic…

• Page 72: Checklist

  engine-management Starting engine Starting system. Side stand You cannot start the Checklist motorcycle with the side Use the following checklist stand extended and a gear to check important functions, engaged. The engine will settings and wear limits be- switch itself off if you start fore you ride off.

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  self-diagnosis has been At ambient temperatures be- a «Pre-ride check», is indicat- performed. low 32 °F (0 °C), actuate the ed by the lettering CHECK! clutch after switching on the in the display. With the OE Emergency ON/OFF ignition. cruise control, the light switch 1 in operating is also displayed.

• Page 74: Starting Off

  If the general warning Phase 1 The ABS warning light light cannot be dis- does not go out until af- Self-diagnosis is performed. played, several malfunctions ter completion of the starting- General warning light cannot be indicated. off test. lights up red. Watch the display of the gen- ABS warning light flash- Starting off…

• Page 75: Running In

  The ABS warning light goes Exceeding the specified exerting greater pressure on out after completion of the engine speeds while run- the levers. starting-off test. ning in will lead to increased New brake pads can ex- engine wear. If an error message is shown tend stopping distance after the starting-off test is Adhere to the specified en-…

• Page 77: Parking Your Motorcycle

  Slowly lean the motorcycle On a grade, the motor- Parking your motorcy- to the side until its weight cycle should always face is taken by the stand and uphill; select 1st gear. Placing on side stand dismount to the left. When you prop the If the ground is soft or motorcycle on the…

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  An extended side stand Remove from side can catch on the ground stand when the motorcycle is mov- ing and lead to a fall. Brake servo assistance Retract the side stand before is not available when the moving the vehicle. ignition is off;…
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  Excessive movements Placing on center could result in the cen- stand ter stand retracting, and the motorcycle would topple as a If the ground is soft or result. uneven, there is no guar- Do not sit on the motorcycle antee that the motorcycle will while it is resting on the cen- rest firmly on the stand.
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  Pushing off center stand Brake servo assistance is not available when the ignition is off; the motorcycle can start to roll. Especially on inclines, switch on the ignition and wait for the ABS self-diagnosis. Switch on the ignition. Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to complete.

• Page 84: Refueling

  Make sure the ground is Premium grade unleaded Refueling level and firm and park the fuel Fuel is highly flammable. motorcycle. 98 ROZ Fire at the fuel tank can Fuel types can be used with result in fire and explosion. poorer performance and Do not smoke.

• Page 85: General Brake System

  Salt on brakes Dirt or mud on brakes General brake system The full braking effect When the motorcycle Descending mountain can be delayed if the is ridden on loose sur- passes motorcycle is ridden on salt- faces or muddy roads, the There is a danger of the covered roads and the brakes brakes may fail to take effect…

• Page 86: Brake System With Bmw Integral Abs

  minimize braking distances Partially integral brake Brake system with noticeably, even when road BMW Integral ABS Your motorcycle is equipped conditions are poor. When with a partially integral brake Sensitive electronic con- driving straight ahead, BMW configuration. Both front and trol Integral ABS enables safe, re- rear brakes are applied simul-…

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  higher braking efficiency than Bear in mind that ABS can- the ABS function is unavail- standard brake systems. not be relied on in all circum- able in the brake system in stances to prevent the rear question. When the residu- ABS anti-lock braking wheel from lifting clear of the al braking function is active,…
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  As the residual braking function means that the lever path before the brake pressure is built up can be longer, BMW Motorrad rec- ommends that a larger lever path be set at the handbrake lever. In the case of residual…

• Page 89: Accessories

  Accessories General instructions … 88 Onboard socket ….88 Luggage ….. . 91 Case .

• Page 90: General Instructions

  BMW cannot evaluate General instructions Onboard socket whether every product of BMW Motorrad recommends Ratings other manufacturers is suit- the use of parts and acces- The supply to the socket is able for use on BMW motor- sories for your motorcycle…

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  Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they: do not impede the rider do not restrict or obstruct the steering angle and han- dling characteristics Onboard socket, rear left cannot be trapped Operating electrical ac- Improperly routed cables…

• Page 93: Luggage

  Make sure that the weight Luggage is uniformly distributed be- Correct loading tween right and left. Pack heavy items at bottom Overloading and uneven and toward inboard side. loading can diminish the Max. load in each case (left riding stability of the motorcy- and right): 22 lbs (10 kg).

• Page 94: Case

  Closing case Case Opening case Press lock barrel 1. Unlocking lever 2 pops up. Pull lever 2 back as far as it Fold lever 2 toward rear. will go. Turn key in case lock per- Open case lid. Close case lid 3 and press pendicular to direction of down.

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  Removing case Push lever down. Turn the key clockwise (left case) or counterclockwise The lever engages. Turn key in case lock per- (right case). Turn key in case lock paral- pendicular to direction of Handle 4 pops out. lel to direction of travel. travel.

• Page 96: Topcase Oa

  The case is released and Topcase can be removed. Opening Topcase Mounting case Unlatch the handle and pull it up as far as it will go. Push the handle of the case down until it engages (the colored indicator on the Position lock barrel vertically handle must disappear).

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  Closing Topcase Removing Topcase Lift the Topcase at the rear and pull it off the carrier. Fully open locking lever 8. Position lock barrel horizon- Unlock lid and press down. tally in Topcase. Mounting Topcase Check that nothing is Topcase is locked. Position lock barrel horizon- trapped between the lid and Turn the key clockwise.
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  dicator on the handle must disappear). Topcase is locked. Turn the key clockwise. Hook the Topcase into position on the carrier. Handle 6 pops out. Make sure that hooks 7 are securely seated in corresponding mounts 8. Pull handle 6 up as far as it will go.

• Page 99: Maintenance

  Maintenance Lamps ….. . . 113 Jump starting ….121 General instructions .

• Page 100: General Instructions

  General instructions Toolkit Overview of toolkit The ‘Maintenance’ chapter Removing toolkit describes work involving the Make sure the ground is checking and replacement of level and firm and park the wear parts that can be per- motorcycle. formed with a minimum of ef- Removing passenger seat fort.

• Page 101: Overview Of Supplemental

  can only be checked at the oil Overview of supple- Engine oil sight glass. mental set Checking engine oil level Make sure ground is level The engine can seize if and firm and place motorcy- the oil level is low, and cle at operating temperature this can lead to accidents.

• Page 102: General Brake System

  Topping up engine oil General brake system Functioning brakes A properly functioning brake system is a basic require- ment for the road safety of your motorcycle. Do not ride the motorcycle if you have any doubts about the dependability of the brake Specified level of engine oil system.

• Page 103: Brake Pads

  Checking brake opera- preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer. tion Switch on the ignition. Brake pads Wait for ABS self-diagnosis Checking front brake pad to complete. Pull the handbrake lever. thickness The pressure point must be Continuing to use brake clearly perceptible.

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  The wear markings must be Make sure the ground is clearly visible on the brake level and firm and park the pads must. motorcycle. If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible: Have the brake pads re- placed by a specialized workshop, preferably an au- thorized BMW motorcycle The brake disk must not be…

• Page 105: Brake Fluid

  preferably an authorized Residual brake pad thick- Brake fluid BMW motorcycle retailer. ness Checking front brake flu- at least 75% (3 rings visible) id level at least 50% (2 rings visible) A low fluid level in the 50-25% (1 ring visible) brake reservoir can al- Replace brake pad (No low air to penetrate the brake…

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  system. This significantly re- duces braking efficiency. Brake early. Have the fault remedied as quickly as possible by a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer. Checking rear brake fluid Read off the brake fluid level Read off the brake fluid level level at the reservoir 1.

• Page 107: Clutch

  Brake fluid DOT4 Tires have wear indica- If no clear pressure point can tors integrated into the The brake fluid level must be felt: main tread grooves. If the tire not drop. Have the clutch checked tread has worn down to the by a specialized workshop, If the brake fluid level drops level of the marks, the tire is…

• Page 108: Wheels

  If a risk of the brake pads be- BMW Motorrad has not ap- ing pressed together to the proved the wheels and tires, it extent that they cannot be…

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  Installing front wheel Carefully pull brake calipers BMW Motorrad offers an Threaded fasteners not back and out until clear of adapter piece for remov- tightened to the speci- brake disks.
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  ably an authorized BMW mo- torcycle retailer. During the following work, parts of the front brake, in particular of the BMW Integral ABS, can be damaged. Take care not to damage the brake system, in particular the ABS sensor with cable and Roll the front wheel into the Install quick-release axle 6 the ABS sensor ring.
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  Install mounting screws 2 Install screws 1 on left and The cable of the ABS with torque. right. sensor could chafe Brake caliper on slider tube Switch on the ignition. through if it comes into contact with the brake disk. 22 lb/ft Wait for self-diagnosis to complete.
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  Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcy- cle on its center stand. Remove screw 2 for bracket Remove screws 3 from rear of end muffler from passen- wheel while supporting ger footrest. wheel. Roll the rear wheel out to- Unscrew clamping screw 1 ward the rear.
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  Insert rear wheel in hole for wheel and the end muffler wheel centering device. must be at least 0,79 in. Install screw 2 for bracket of end muffler on rear footrest, but do not tighten it. Turn the end silencer to its initial position.

• Page 114: Front Wheel Stand

  14 lb/ft the front wheel stand to the stand before lifting it with the desired height. BMW Motorrad front wheel Front wheel stand Center the front wheel stand stand. relative to the front wheel Front wheel stand…

• Page 115: Lamps

  Lamps General instructions A bulb failure is signaled to you in the multifunction dis- play by a warning indicator. If the brake or rear light fails, the general warning light al- so lights up in yellow. If the rear light fails, the brake light Align two mounts 2 so that If the motorcycle is rest- is used as a substitute in that…

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  The bulb is pressurized topple in the course of the and can cause injury if operations described below. damaged. Make sure that the motorcy- Wear eye and hand protection cle is steady on its stand. when replacing bulbs. Make sure the ground is An overview of the bulb level and firm and park the types installed in your…
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  Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in through the headlight lens). Replacing left low-beam bulb If it is not standing firm- ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Remove bulb 4. Turn cover 1 counterclock- Make sure that the motorcy- wise and remove it.
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  Install bulbs in reverse or- Make sure that the motorcy- der. cle is steady on its stand. Make sure the ground is level and firm and park the motorcycle. Switch off the ignition. To achieve better acces- sibility, turn the handle- bars to the left.
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  Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in through the headlight lens). Left and right side-light bulb The procedure for replacing the left side-light bulb is de- scribed below. The proce- dure for replacing the right Disconnect plug 2. Remove bulb 4.
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  Apply firm forward pressure Remove screw 1 while Side-light bulb is accessible with the flat of your hand to holding fairing side panel in through opening. push the mirror back out of place. the anchorage. Remove bulb holder 3 from Take off fairing side panel 2.
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  of motorcycle: swivel lever upward). When installing fairing pan- If rubber mounts or re- el 2, make sure that lug of taining pins of the mir- panel is correctly seated in rors are greased, the mirrors Pull bulb 5 out of bulb hold- corresponding recess.
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  Replacing rear brake, tail Press the bulb into its sock- et and turn it counterclock- light or rear turn indica- wise to remove. tor bulbs Install new bulb in reverse If it is not standing firm- order. ly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the Replacing front turn indi- operations described below.

• Page 123: Jump Starting

  Press bulb 2 into its socket ly in their corresponding and turn it counterclockwise mounts. to remove. Jump starting Install new bulb in reverse order. Jump starting The wires leading to the onboard socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting Apply firm forward pressure the engine.

• Page 124: Battery

  A short-circuit can result battery from the onboard protect starter and donor if the crocodile clips of electrical system. battery. the jump leads are acciden- Remove the protective cap Allow both engines to idle tally brought into contact with from the positive battery ter- for a few minutes before the motorcycle.

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  BMW Motorrad has de- Charging the battery via Keep the surface of the bat- veloped a trickle-charger the onboard socket is…
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  Always charge a completely Charging disconnected Removing passenger seat drained battery directly at the battery terminals of the disconnected Removing driver’s seat Charge the battery using a battery. suitable charger. Switch off the ignition. Charge the disconnect- Comply with the operating ed battery via the onboard instructions of the charger.
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  Then pull off protective cap Then install negative cable 2 and remove battery positive and hand-tighten screw. cable 3. Switch on the ignition. Lift out battery upward; if it Without starting engine, is difficult to move, moving it hold throttle twistgrip in ful- back and forth will help.

• Page 129: Care

  Care Care products ….128 Washing your motorcycle ..128 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts ……129 Paint care .

• Page 130: Care Products

  Care products Washing your motor- brakes might not take effect cycle BMW Motorrad recommends immediately. that you use the cleaning BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brakes and care products you can that you use BMW insect re- are dry or braked until dry.

• Page 131: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle Parts

  Soften stubborn dirt and Radiator Cleaning sensitive mo- dead insects by covering torcycle parts Clean the radiator regular- the affected areas with a wet ly to prevent overheating of Plastics cloth. the engine due to inadequate Clean plastic parts with water cooling.

• Page 132: Paint Care

  For the protective wax coat- sponding auxiliary stands. However, remove particularly ing of paint, BMW Motorrad Before storing the aggressive materials imme- recommends using only BMW vehicle, have the engine diately; otherwise changes in…

• Page 133: Returning Motorcycle To

  Returning motorcycle to use Remove protective wax coating. Clean motorcycle. Install a charged battery. Before starting: Observe checklist.

• Page 135: Technical Data

  Technical data Troubleshooting chart ..134 Threaded fasteners … 135 Engine ….. . . 136 Riding specifications .

• Page 136: Chart

  Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch activated. Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating posi- tion. Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract side stand ( 70). Gear engaged and clutch not operated. Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch( 70).

• Page 137: Threaded Fasteners

  Threaded fasteners Activity Type of threaded fastener Tightening torques Front wheel Clamping screw for quick-release M8 x 35 14 lb/ft axle Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 — 10.9 22 lb/ft Rear wheel Rear wheel on wheel carrier…

• Page 138: Engine

  Engine Engine design longitudinally mounted twelve-cylinder, four- cycle opposed-twin engine with one overhead cam each, air cooling, oil-cooled exhaust sys- tem and electronic fuel injection Effective displacement 1170 cc Cylinder bore 4 in Piston stroke 2.9 in Compression ratio 12.0:1 Rated output 110 hp, — at engine speed: 7500 min with OE Power reduction:…

• Page 139
  Oil grades Engine oils of the API classification SF or bet- ter. Engine oils of the ACEA classification A2 or better. BMW Motorrad recommends not using synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km). Ask your BMW motorcycle retail-…

• Page 140: Riding Specifications

  Permissible viscosity classes SAE 5 W-30 -4…68 °F, Operation at low temperatures SAE 10 W-40 14…86 °F, Operation at moderate tempera- tures SAE 15 W-40 or SAE 20 W-40 >32 °F, Operation at high temperatures SAE 5 W-50 or SAE 10 W-50 >-4 °F, Use high-quality and synthetic oils.

• Page 141: Clutch

  Clutch Clutch design single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Transmission design fully helical 6-speed transmission with inte- grated torsional vibration damper, claw shift- ing via sliding sleeves Gear ratios Transmission primary gear ratio 1.824 (31:17 teeth) Gear ratio in 1st gear 2.277 (41:18 teeth) Gear ratio in 2nd gear 1.583 (38:24 teeth)

• Page 142: Rear-Wheel Drive

  Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive design shaft drive with bevel gears Gear ratio of rear-wheel drive 2.62:1 Running gear Front-suspension design BMW Telelever, tilt decoupled, leading link centrally mounted in main frame/on engine, with externally seated suspension strut Total suspension travel of front suspension 4.7 in, on wheel Rear suspension strut design Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled…

• Page 143: Brakes

  Brakes Front brake design Hydraulic two-disk brake with 4-piston fixed calipers and floating brake disks Front brake pad Sintered metal Front brake pads — wear marking The wear markings must be clearly visible on the brake pads must. Rear brake design Hydraulic disk brake with 2-piston floating caliper and fixed brake disk Rear brake pad…

• Page 144: Wheels And Tires

  Wheels and tires Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50″ x 17″ Front-wheel tire designation 120/70 ZR 17 Rear wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rear-wheel rim size 5.50″…

• Page 145: Electrical System

  Electrical system Current limit values for onboard sockets 10 A Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ig- nition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

• Page 146
  Bulbs High-beam headlight bulb — standard designa- Halogen bulb H7 tion High-beam headlight bulb — voltage 12 V High-beam headlight bulb — wattage 55 W Low-beam headlight bulb- standard designa- Halogen bulb H7 tion Low-beam headlight bulb — voltage 12 V Low-beam headlight bulb — wattage 55 W Side-light bulb standard designation…

• Page 147: Frame

  Frame Frame design Steel-tube front frame with steel-tube rear frame and carrying drive unit Location of type plate Rear frame lug on right under passenger seat Location of vehicle identification number (VIN) Front frame, upper center Dimensions Overall length 87.8 in Maximum height 56.3 in, in DIN normal-load position;…

• Page 148: Weights

  Weights Unladen weight 571 lbs, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90% full tank of gas, without OE Permitted total weight 1091 lbs Max. payload 520 lbs…

• Page 149: Service

  Service BMW Motorrad service ..148 BMW Motorrad service quality ….. . . 148…

• Page 150: Service

  By dance with BMW specifica- BMW Motorrad stands not having the necessary repairs tions. only for good handling and a done properly and in good You can contact your BMW…

• Page 151: Bmw Motorrad Service Card — On-The-Spot Breakdown

  BMW Motorrad service certain time, others depend network With all new BMW motorcy- on the distance covered by cles, the BMW Motorrad Ser- With its worldwide service the motorcycle. vice Card protects you in the network BMW Motorrad sup- event of a breakdown with…

• Page 152: Schedules

  BMW Service Maintenance sched- ules After the first 6,000 miles (10,000 km) and every The maintenance schedule for additional 12,000 miles your motorcycle depends on (20,000 km) (18,000 miles, the equipment installed, and 30,000 miles, 40,000 miles on the motorcycle’s age and etc.

• Page 153: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

  Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- shop specifications. shop specifications. at miles: Brake fluid changed Without BMW Inte- gral ABS With BMW Integral Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature…

• Page 154
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- accordance with work-…
• Page 155
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- accordance with work-…
• Page 156
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- accordance with work-…
• Page 157
  BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- BMW Annual In- spection spection spection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out properly in Carried out properly in Carried out properly in accordance with work- accordance with work- accordance with work-…

• Page 158: Confirmation Of Service

  Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out at miles: Date…

• Page 159
  Work carried out at miles: Date…
• Page 160
  Brake lever Clock Abbreviations and symbols, 6 adjusting handbrake adjusting, 18 lever, 52 setting, 42 warning light, 23 Brake pads Clutch Accessories check front, 101 adjusting clutch lever, 51 general instructions, 88 check rear, 102 checking operation, 105 Anti-theft alarm, 18 running in, 73 fluid reservoir, 13 Brakes, 101…
• Page 161
  Hazard warning flashers, 16, Electrical system functional description, 39 technical data, 143 switching off, 41 warning indicator, 26 Emergency ON/OFF switching on, 40 switch, 17, 48 Headlight Frame Engine adjusting for RHD/LHD technical data, 145 engine-electronics warning traffic, 54 Front wheel stand, 112 indicator, 26 adjusting headlight Fuel…
• Page 162
  Immobilizer replacing rear turn indicator Motorcycle functional description, 39 bulb, 120 general view of left side, 11 warning indicator, 26 replacing right low-beam general view of right bulb, 116 Indicator lights, 18 side, 13 overview, 23 replacing side light returning to use, 131 bulb, 117 Instrument cluster storing, 130…
• Page 163
  electrical system, 143 Passenger seat Safety instructions, 68 engine, 136 heating, 13, 50 brakes, 83 engine oil, 137 Service, 148 installing, 59 frame, 145 Service Card, 149 removing, 57 fuel, 4, 137 Side stand Pre-ride check, 71 rear-wheel drive, 140 during starting, 70 running gear, 140 placing on side stand, 75…
• Page 164
  Topcase Wheels installing front wheel, 107 closing, 95 installing rear wheel, 110 mounting, 95 removing front wheel, 106 opening, 94 removing rear wheel, 109 removing, 95 technical data, 142 Torques, 135 Windshield Transmission adjusting, 13, 16, 61 during starting, 70 technical data, 139 Troubleshooting chart, 134 Turn indicators…
• Page 165
  The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions except- © 2005 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without writ- ten permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales.
• Page 166
  Tire pressure for front wheel — passenger and luggage 36.3 psi, with tire cold Tire pressure for rear wheel — passenger and luggage 42.1 psi, with tire cold BMW Motorrad Order No.: 01 47 7 698 857 BMW recommends 08.2005 2.
• Page 167
  However, NHTSA cannot become involved in BMW Motorrad Order No: 01 47 7 706 697 08.2006…
• Page 168
  Information on BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? resulting in a danger of falling. ensure driving stability when The maximum braking force Before this situation occurs, contact with the road surface which can be transferred to the ABS intervenes and is restored.
• Page 169
  BMW Motorrad and extremely quickly, in com- accessories connected to retailer should be connected bination with a decreasing…
• Page 170
  This optimally utilizes the rider to brake the motor- A fault in the BMW Motorrad the dynamic load increase on cycle. Integral ABS is indicated by a the front wheel. At the same…
• Page 171
  • Always brake with the front How important is regular How is the BMW Motorrad maintenance? Integral ABS designed? and rear brakes Any technical system is The BMW Motorrad Integral • In clear situations, carry out always only as good as…

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• Page 1
  Rider’s Manual R 1200 RT BMW Motorrad…

• Page 3: Welcome To Bmw

  We congratulate you on your authorised BMW motorcycle choice of a motorcycle from dealer will gladly provide BMW and welcome you to the advice and assistance. community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your We hope you enjoy reading new motorcycle so that you this Rider’s Manual and wish…

• Page 4: Table Of Contents

  Shock absorbers ..56 a certain topic quickly. Electronic immobiliser .. 36 Wheels ……57 Hazard warning Riding ……59 Welcome to BMW … 1 flashers ……37 Safety instructions ..60 General information ..4 Odometer and Safety check ….62 tripmeters …..

• Page 5
  Bulbs ……112 Riding Jump starting ….. 118 specifications ….. 146 Battery ……. 120 Splash guard ….123 Service ……147 BMW Motorrad Care ……125 service ……148 Cleaning and care ..126 Confirmation of Laying up ….128 maintenance work ..

• Page 6: General Information

  When the time procedures. your authorised BMW comes to sell your BMW, motorcycle dealer; c Indicates the end of an please remember to hand over optional accessories item of information.

• Page 7
  Because of this, motorcycle performed either If your BMW was supplied with your motorcycle may differ by an authorised BMW motor- equipment not described in from the information supplied cycle dealer or by a workshop this Rider’s Manual, you will…
• Page 8
  Consequently, we recommend that you contact your author- ised BMW motorcycle dealer if you have any questions regarding your motorcycle.

• Page 9: Overview

  General view, left side ….9 General view, right side ….11 Underneath the seat ….13 Handlebar fitting, left ….14 Handlebar fitting, right ….15 Instrument cluster ……16 Headlight ……..17 Overview…

• Page 11: General View, Left Side

  General view, left side 1 Adjuster for headlight beam throw underneath the instrument cluster 2 Brake-fluid reservoir 102) 3 Radio operating panel 4 On-board socket ( OE/OA 5 On-board socket 6 Adjuster, rear shock absorber ( 7 Oil sight glass ( 8 Filler neck, engine oil…

• Page 13: General View, Right Side

  General view, right side 1 Seat lock ( 2 Switch, rear-seat heating underneath the rear seat ( 3 Mount, tank rucksack 4 Filler neck, fuel tank 5 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 102) 6 Electrically adjustable windscreen ( 7 Stowage or radio compart- ment…

• Page 15: Underneath The Seat

  Underneath the seat 1 Height adjuster, front seat 2 Battery ( 120) 3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 102) 4 Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 5 On-board toolkit ( 6 Type plate 7 Helmet holder ( 8 Table of tyre pressures 9 Label, payload…

• Page 16: Handlebar Fitting, Left

  Handlebar fitting, left 1 Switch, cruise control 2 Pushbutton, hazard warn- ing flashers ( 3 Radio operating panel 4 Pushbutton, windscreen adjustment ( 5 Pushbutton, horn 6 Pushbutton, left flashing turn indicators ( 7 Switch, high-beam head- light and headlight flasher…

• Page 17: Handlebar Fitting, Right

  Handlebar fitting, right 1 Pushbutton, on-board computer 2 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 3 Pushbutton, starter 4 Switch, grip heating 5 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators, right ( 6 Pushbutton, flashing turn indicators off ( 7 Switch, front-seat heating…

• Page 18: Instrument Cluster

  Instrument cluster 1 Speedometer 2 Warning and telltale lights ( 3 Multifunction display 4 Rev. counter 5 Telltale light, anti-theft alarm 6 Adjuster, clock ( 7 Control, odometer ( 8 Sensor, lights for instru- ment cluster The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.

• Page 19: Headlight

  Headlight 1 High-beam headlight 2 Low-beam headlight 3 Side light…

• Page 21: Status Indicators

  Multifunction display ….20 Warning and telltale lights … 21 Warning indicators ……. 21 ABS warnings ……27 Status indicators…

• Page 22: Multifunction Display

  Multifunction display 1 Fuel gauge 2 Display, radio 3 Display area for warning symbols 4 Gear indicator 5 Oil temperature gauge 6 Display, on-board com- puter 7 Odometer 8 Display area for clock, seat heating , display dimming. Fuel capacity The height of the bar indi- cates the level of fuel in the fuel tank.

• Page 23: Warning And Telltale Lights

  Gear indicator Warning and telltale 6 Telltale light, cruise-control The gear indicator shows system lights which gear is selected. If 7 Warning light, general no gear is engaged, the gear Warning indicators indicator displays 0; the ’neu- tral’ telltale light also lights up. Warnings are displayed by means of symbols in the multi- Oil temperature…

• Page 24
  Overview The warnings are listed in the table below, along with the page numbers of the pages you can refer to for more information. Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Ignition key not authorised. Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, side-light or turn-indicator bulb defective. Ambient temperature below 3 °C (on-board computer yellow…
• Page 25
  Light Symbol Meaning Explanations Engine-oil pressure too low Battery is no longer being charged Brake switch defective 1 flash per second ABS pull-away test not completed 4 flashes per second ABS self-diagnosis not completed Relay for ABS warning lights defective 1 flash per second ABS function not available…
• Page 26
  • Have the defective key turn could damage the catalyt- Engine electronics sym- replaced, preferably by an ic converter. bol is displayed. authorised BMW motorcycle Do not run the fuel tank dry.c dealer ( 36). Fault in the engine electronics. • Refuel.
• Page 27
  Engine oil pressure • Disengage the gear. ably an authorised General warning light • Operate the kill switch. BMW motorcycle dealer. lights up red. • Bring the motorcycle safely Engine oil pressure sym- to a halt. bol is displayed.
• Page 28
  • Replace bulbs ( 116). only). an authorised The air temperature measured BMW motorcycle dealer. Defective bulb symbol at the motorcycle is lower than with arrow pointing to the 3 °C: Risk of black ice. front is displayed.

• Page 29: Abs Warnings

  3 °C. Brake switch defective or Always take extra care when incorrectly adjusted. BMW temperatures are low and Integral ABS detects the think well ahead; remember driver’s braking request by the…

• Page 30
  ABS warning light flashes • If circumstances permit, BMW motorcycle dealer. four times per second. do not apply the brakes until self-diagnosis has ABS warning light Only residual braking function completed.
• Page 31
  • Have the fault rectified as BMW motorcycle dealer. Think well ahead and brake soon as possible by a spe- carefully; avoid severe brak- cialist workshop, preferably General warning light ing.c…
• Page 32
  There is a defect in the el in this circuit at the brake- preferably an authorised brake system. fluid reservoirs.c BMW motorcycle dealer. Do not continue to ride.c Several factors, including very If these criteria are satisfied, badly worn brake pads, can If brake pad thickness is you can continue riding.
• Page 33
  4 times per second. • Have the fault rectified as – Fluid level in the BMW Inte- soon as possible by a spe- gral ABS is too low, indi- cialist workshop, preferably cated by the general and…

• Page 35: Operation

  Ignition switch and steering Front and rear seats ….. 52 lock ……….34 Helmet holder ……. 54 Electronic immobiliser ….36 Mirrors ……….. 55 Hazard warning flashers ….37 Windscreen ……..55 Odometer and tripmeters …. 37 Spring preload ……55 Clock ……….

• Page 36: Ignition Switch And

  Ignition switch and Switching on the ignition Switching off the ignition steering lock Keys You receive one master key and one spare key. If a key is lost, please note the informa- tion on the electronic immobi- liser (EWS) ( 24).

• Page 37
  Locking the handlebars » The battery can be If the motorcycle is laid recharged via the on-board up for a prolonged period socket ( 120). with the ignition lock in this po- » Handlebars not locked. sition, recharge the battery »…

• Page 38: Electronic Immobiliser

  An electronic component is inte- Always keep the spare key sep- The electronic immobiliser grated into each of your keys. arately from the ignition key.c helps protect your BMW The motorcycle’s electronics Replacement and extra motorcycle from theft, and this exchange certain continuously…

• Page 39: Hazard Warning Flashers

  Hazard warning flashers » The hazard warning flashers Switching on a turn signal continue to operate. temporarily deactivates Switching on the hazard » Left/right turn indicator tell- the hazard warning flashers. warning flashers tale lights off. The hazard warning flashers switch on again as soon as the You can also switch on turn signal is cancelled.c…

• Page 40: Clock

  Selecting the tripmeter Clock » The following alternate in display field 2: Attempting to set the • Switch on the ignition. – Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) clock while riding the mo- – Tripmeter 2 (Trip II) When you switch on the torcycle can lead to accidents.

• Page 41: Display Dimming

  On-board computer • Briefly press button 1. » The hour increments by one Selecting readings each time you press the but- • Switch on the ignition. ton. • Press button 1 for longer than 2 seconds. » Minutes reading 3 starts to flash.

• Page 42
  Residual range The residual range is only an Residual range is calculated approximate reading. Conse- on the basis of your style of quently, you should not try to riding and the amount of fuel use the full residual range left in the tank; the reading before refuelling.
• Page 43
  Resetting average speed Resetting average con- The «Oil» reading gives you an sumption indication of the engine oil • Repeatedly press the BC level. The preconditions for the button until the average con- oil level check are as follows: sumption appears in the –…

• Page 44: Cruise Control Oe

  Under these circumstances, contact your authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.c • Briefly push button 3 in the Ambient temperature SET direction (arrow).

• Page 45
  Stepless acceleration » The yellow SET telltale light • Briefly push button 3 in the of the cruise control system • Push button 3 in the SET RES direction (arrow). lights up. direction (arrow) and hold it » Speed is decreased by »…
• Page 46
  Deactivating the system Resuming former cruis- Deactivating the system ing speed When you actuate the: – Brakes • Push button 3 in the RES – Clutch direction. – Throttle twistgrip (turn the » The yellow SET telltale light twistgrip back past the of the cruise control system normal closed-throttle lights up.

• Page 47: Emergency Off Switch (Kill Switch)

  B position while tery’s starting capability.c the ignition is switched on, the Emergency off switch 1 is a kill BMW Integral ABS remains switch for switching off the operational ( 81).c engine during or after a fall.

• Page 48: Seat Heating Oe

  Seat heating, front seat level is low, the heating is switched off to ensure the bat- tery’s starting capability.c 2 Heating off 3 50% heating power 1 Switch for seat heating, (one dot) front seat 4 100% heating power When the seat heating is on, (three dots) bottom display field 1 contains a symbol for the front seat (left)

• Page 49: Handlebar Levers

  Seat heating, rear seat 3 Pushed back: accidents. Adjust the clutch 100 % heating power lever only when the motor- 4 Pushed forward: cycle is stationary.c 50 % heating power Switching on the grip heating or the seat heat- ing or some other heavy elec- trical consumer can cause a sudden drop in the voltage in the motorcycle’s electrical…

• Page 50: Lights

  Adjusting the handbrake » Position 1: high-beam headlight with the lever minimum span ignition switched on or by op- » Position 4: erating the headlight flasher.c Attempting to adjust the maximum span brake lever while riding High-beam headlight/ the motorcycle can lead to Lights headlight flasher accidents.

• Page 51
  ( 55). switching off the ignition. • Consult a specialist workshop, • Use pivot lever 1 to adjust preferably an authorised BMW the headlight. motorcycle dealer, if you are unsure whether the headlight basic setting is correct. Spring preload adjustment might not suffice if the motorcy- cle is very heavily loaded.

• Page 52: Turn Indicators

  1. turn indicator flashes. films.c » Left-hand turn indicator switched on. • Have the headlight adjusted » Telltale light for left-hand to the relevant conditions by turn indicator flashes. a specialist workshop, pref- erably an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer.

• Page 53: Stowage Compartment

  Switching off the turn indicators • Use the ignition key to Closing the stowage unlock the stowage com- compartment • Press cancel button 3. partment. » Turn indicator off. » Lock barrel 1 is at right • Snap the lid of the compart- »…

• Page 54: Front And Rear Seats

  Front and rear seats • When doing so, press the • Pull the seat to the rear to rear seat down. release it from its holders. Removing the seat • Lift the seat at the rear and release the key. •…

• Page 55
  Installing seats • If the seat has seat heating , disconnect plug If too much pressure is applied in the forward di- • Lift the seat up to remove. rection, there is a danger that the motorcycle will be pushed Adjusting front seat off its stand.

• Page 56: Helmet Holder

  • Slide the rear seat into the holders in such a way that the tongues engage their mounts. • Firmly press down on the seat at the rear. » The seat engages with an audible click. Helmet holder • Firmly push the front seat Helmet holder 1 will accommo- into the mount.

• Page 57: Mirrors

  Mirrors Windscreen Adjusting mirrors Adjusting windscreen • Switch on the ignition. Spring preload Adjusting spring preload • Move the mirrors into the for rear wheel desired position by pressing • Press the top part of You should adjust spring lightly on one of the corners. button 1: preload to suit the load on the »…

• Page 58: Shock Absorbers

  • Make sure the ground is Your motorcycle’s han- level and firm and place the dling will suffer if you do motorcycle on its centre not match the spring-preload stand or side stand. and damping-characteristic settings. Adjust the damping character- istic to suit spring preload.c Shock absorbers Basic setting for one-up riding:…

• Page 59: Wheels

  Harder damping: Your motorcycle’s han- • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the dling will suffer if you do direction indicated by the H not match the spring-preload arrow. and damping-characteristic settings. Softer damping: Adjust the damping character- • Turn adjusting screw 1 in the istic to suit spring preload.c direction indicated by the S Wheels…

• Page 60
  The correct tyre pressures (measured with tyres cold) are: One-up: – front 2.2 bar – rear 2.5 bar One-up with luggage: – front 2.5 bar – rear 2.9 bar Two-up (with luggage): – front 2.5 bar – rear 2.9 bar At high road speeds, tyre valves have a tendency to open as a result of centrifu-…

• Page 61: Riding

  Safety instructions ……. 60 Fuel ……….79 Safety check ……… 62 Brake system …….. 80 Riding First time out ……… 62 Before you start ……63 Starting ………. 66 Riding ……….69 Running in ……..69 Engine speed …….. 70 Shifting gear ………

• Page 62: Safety Instructions

  Safety instructions Correct loading Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes contain carbon Overloading can ad- Speed monoxide, which is colourless versely affect the motor- If you ride at high speed, and odourless but highly toxic. cycle’s handling. always bear in mind that vari- Do not exceed the permissible Inhaling the exhaust ous boundary conditions can…

• Page 63
  Catalytic converter Unburned fuel will de- Cooling would be inade- If misfiring causes unburned stroy the catalytic con- quate if the engine were fuel to enter the catalytic con- verter. allowed to idle for a lengthy verter, there is a danger of Note the points listed for pro- period with the motorcycle at a overheating and damage.

• Page 64: Safety Check

  At regular intervals: Use the following checklist to – Engine oil level (every time check important functions, The description of the BMW you refuel) ( settings and wear limits before Integral ABS starts on page – Brake pads (every second/ you ride off.

• Page 65: Before You Start

  Before you start Pre-ride check BMW Integral ABS incor- porates a brake booster, A pre-ride check is performed Switching on the ignition so braking efficiency is signifi- after you switch on the igni- cantly higher than with con- tion. Communication between ventional brake systems.

• Page 66
  Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 General warning light General warning light The «DWA» battery warn- lights up red. lights up yellow. ing for the anti-theft alarm The display shows «CHECK». «SET» lights up (only if the lights up if the voltage level of motorcycle is fitted with the batteries in the anti-theft cruise control…
• Page 67
  4 times per second . The BMW Integral ABS per- values. Self-diagnosis is in progress. forms self-diagnosis and a The pre-ride check is pull-away test to ensure its…

• Page 68: Starting

  Side stand the engine. At ambient tem- BMW Integral ABS remains in You cannot start the motorcy- peratures below 0 °C, disen- its residual braking function cle with the side stand gage the clutch after switching mode.

• Page 69
  The start attempt is auto- matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery before you start the engine, or use jump leads and a donor bat- tery to start ( 118).c High engine speeds while the engine is cold accel- erate engine wear.

• Page 70: Troubleshooting Chart

  Troubleshooting chart Fault: Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy see page Kill switch activated Set the kill switch to its RUN position Side stand extended and gear Retract the side stand fully engaged Gear engaged, clutch not disen- Select neutral or pull clutch lever…

• Page 71: Riding

  ABS sensors when you Keep to the guideline values pressure on the levers. pull away after starting. The as stated below.c ABS warning light then goes out and the BMW Integral ABS is active.

• Page 72: Engine Speed

  Engine speed Load-dependent speed New brake pads can ex- increase tend stopping distance Do not use the high end of the by a significant margin. If the voltage in the on-board engine-revolutions range in Think well ahead and brake electrics drops below the level any gear unless the engine is carefully;…

• Page 73: Shifting Gear

  Shifting gear Attempting to shift gear with the clutch engaged can damage the gearbox. Always disengage the clutch in order to shift gears.c The gear indicator in the multifunction display tells you which gear is engaged.c…

• Page 75: Placing Motorcycle On Its Side Stand

  Placing motorcycle on • Turn the handlebars to full The side stand is de- left or right lock. signed to support only its side stand • Check that the motorcycle is the weight of the motorcycle. If the ground is soft or un- standing firmly.

• Page 77: Removing Motorcycle From Side Stand

  Removing motorcycle • Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced. from side stand • Sit on the motorcycle and Brake servo assistance is use your left foot to retract not available when the ig- the side stand. nition is off; the motorcycle An extended side stand can start to roll.

• Page 79: Placing Motorcycle On Centre Stand

  Placing motorcycle on • Place the full weight of your body on the centre stand, centre stand while pulling the motorcycle If the ground is soft or un- to the rear (arrow). even, there is no guaran- • Check that the motorcycle is tee that the motorcycle will standing firmly.

• Page 81: Removing Motorcycle From Centre Stand

  Removing motorcycle • Check that the centre stand • Make sure the ground is has fully retracted. level and firm and place the from centre stand motorcycle on its centre Fuel Brake servo assistance is stand or side stand. not available when the ig- Refuelling nition is off;…

• Page 82: Brake System

  Brake system Use fuel of this grade by pref- erence, in order to achieve General rated performance and fuel Descending mountain consumption. passes You can also run the engine on There is a danger of the fuel of the following grade: brakes fading if you use –…

• Page 83
  Bear in mind that this extends means of the integral function, to remove the layer of salt your stopping distance, be- BMW Integral ABS offers when the brakes are applied.c cause the brakes have to improved braking efficiency clean themselves when ap- 81).
• Page 84
  Both front standard brake systems. BMW Integral ABS is able to and rear brakes are applied handle emergency braking when you pull the handbrake Antilock braking system safely.
• Page 85
  BMW Integral more force in order to slow the Checking the brake system ABS is not available in the motorcycle.

• Page 87: Accessories

  General instructions ….86 On-board sockets ……86 Luggage system ……89 Accessories…

• Page 88: General Instructions

  These parts and products cient in some circumstances. have been tested by BMW for Use only parts and accesso- safety, function and suitability. ries approved by BMW for your BMW accepts product liability motorcycle.c…

• Page 89
  Cable routing precondition for reactivation is that the reason for cut-off no The cables from the power longer applies. socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way Operating electrical that they: accessories – do not impede the rider You can start using electrical –…

• Page 91: Luggage System

  Luggage system Case • Set spring preload ( 55), damping characteristic Opening the case Fitting a luggage system will 56) and tyre pressures affect the handling of your 57) to suit total weight. motorcycle. The recom- • Make sure that the weight is mended top speed with the uniformly distributed cases loaded is 180 km/h.

• Page 92
  Closing the case • Press lock barrel 1. • Push lever 2 down. » Lever 2 pops up. • Pull lever 2 back as far as it » The lever engages. • Pivot lever 2 down. will go. • Lock the case. •…
• Page 93
  Removing the case Installing the case • Unlock the case. • Unlatch the handle and pull it » The lock barrel is at right up as far as it will go. angles to the direction of travel. • Pull the handle out and then pull it up as far as it will go.
• Page 94
  Topcase • Pull handle 6 up as far as it will go. Installing topcase • Lock the topcase. » The lock barrel is horizontal. • Push the handle of the case down until it engages (the coloured indicator on the •…
• Page 95
  Removing the topcase • Push the handle down until it • Lift the topcase at the rear engages (the coloured indi- • Lock the topcase. and pull it off the carrier. cator on the handle must » The lock barrel is horizontal. disappear).
• Page 96
  Tank rucksack Opening the topcase • Fully open the locking lever. • Open lid. Closing the topcase • Unlock the topcase. • You can fit a specially » The lock barrel is vertical. designed tank rucksack to • Press lock barrel 7. your motorcycle.

• Page 97: Maintenance

  Toolkit ……….97 Engine oil ……..98 Brakes ……….. 99 Clutch ………. 103 Wheels ……… 103 Front-wheel stand …… 111 Bulbs ……….112 Jump starting ……118 Battery ……… 120 Splash guard ……. 123 Maintenance…

• Page 98
  The ’Maintenance’ chapter motorcycle. You can obtain a describes work involving the copy from your authorised replacement of wear parts that BMW motorcycle dealer. can be performed with mini- mum effort. The types of threaded fastener used for the various compo- nents are listed in the ’Techni-…

• Page 99: Toolkit

  You can obtain a more exten- holder 17 mm sive, additional set of tools 3 Puller tool, direct ignition from your authorised coil BMW motorcycle dealer. 4 Socket wrench, w/f 17 5 Spark plug socket spanner ® with TORX wrench as lever…

• Page 100: Engine Oil

  Engine oil The engine can seize if • Wait 5 minutes after switch- the oil level is low, and ing off the engine. Checking the engine oil this can lead to accidents. level Always make sure that the oil Check the oil level at regular level is correct.c intervals.

• Page 101: Brakes

  » The noise of the hydraulic bility of the brakes. plug 1. pump of the BMW Integral Have all work on the brake ABS must be clearly audible. system carried out by a spe- • Press the footbrake lever.

• Page 102
  » The pressure point must be thickness clearly perceptible. » The noise of the hydraulic • Make sure the ground is pump of the BMW Integral level and firm and place the ABS must be clearly audible. motorcycle on its centre stand or side stand.
• Page 103
  • Have the brake pads replaced immediately, pref- erably by an authorised • Visually inspect the brake BMW motorcycle dealer. pads from the left to ascer- tain their thickness. Wear indicator 2 indicates the condition of the rear brake…
• Page 104
  – 3 rings: at least 75 % • Make sure the ground is – 2 rings: at least 50 % level and firm and place the – 1 ring: 50 to 25 % motorcycle on its centre – No rings visible: stand.

• Page 105: Clutch

  Wheels Think well ahead and brake • Visually inspect the rims for carefully; avoid severe brak- defects. For each size of tyre BMW ing.c • Have damaged rims Motorrad tests certain makes, checked and, if necessary, and approves those that it cer- •…

• Page 106
  BMW Integral ABS, in the depth.c same time. course of the procedure de- Tyres have wear indica- scribed below.
• Page 107
  A can rotate freely. It is advisa- centre stand will lift clear of the against the brake discs 4. ble to use the BMW ground and the motorcycle Motorrad front wheel stand Once the calipers have could topple to one side.
• Page 108
  • Remove quick-release brake, particularly the axle 6, while supporting the • Lower the front wheel to the BMW Integral ABS, in the wheel. ground between the front course of the procedure de- An adapter for removing forks.
• Page 109
  The front wheel must be • Tighten axle clamping installed right way round screw 5 to 19 Nm. to rotate in the correct direc- • Remove the front wheel tion. stand. Note the direction-of-rotation • Ease the brake calipers on to arrows on the tyre and the the brake discs.
• Page 110
  • Firmly pull the handbrake lever a number of times, until the pressure point is percep- tible. Braking efficiency is im- paired if the brake pads are not correctly bedded against the discs. Before riding off, check that • Install the mudguard and •…
• Page 111
  Always have the security of the and tighten in diagonally fasteners checked, preferably opposite sequence to • Turn the end silencer out. an authorised BMW motorcy- 60 Nm. • Engage first gear. cle dealer.c • Turn the end silencer to its •…
• Page 112
  A lack of clearance between the rear wheel and the end silencer can result in damage to the tyre.The clearance between rear wheel and end silencer is correct when the handle of screwdriver 4 from the toolkit can be slipped between the •…

• Page 113: Front-Wheel Stand

  BMW motorcycle dealer. You • Push pins 2 in until the front also need the adapters with forks are securely located. the BMW special tool number • Place the motorcycle on its • Tighten adjusting screws 1. 363972. centre stand.

• Page 114: Bulbs

  When raising the motorcycle, The types of bulb used make sure that the centre are listed on page 144.c stand remains on the Do not touch the glass of ground.c new bulbs with your fin- gers. Use a clean, dry cloth to Bulbs hold the bulbs when handling Information on bulbs…

• Page 115
  Replacing high-beam headlight bulb The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if damaged. Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs.c If it is not standing firmly, • Turn cover 1 counter-clock- • Disengage spring clip 3 at the motorcycle could wise and remove it.
• Page 116
  Replacing low-beam Replacing low-beam Installation is the reverse of the headlight bulb, left headlight bulb, right removal procedure. Turn the handlebars Turn the handlebars to to the left to facilitate the right to facilitate access.c access.c • Switch off the ignition. •…
• Page 117
  Replacing side-light bulbs If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c The procedure for replacing • Apply firm forward pressure •…
• Page 118
  • Remove bulb 7 from the bulb holder. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. • Use a clean, dry cloth to hold the new bulb. • Check that the bulb is cor- rected seated (by looking in • Turn bulb holder 5 counter- through the headlight lens).
• Page 119
  Replacing front turn • Switch off the ignition. indicator bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the op- erations described below. Make sure that the motorcycle is steady on its stand.c • Turn bulb holder 3 counter- •…

• Page 120: Jump Starting

  Jump starting The wires leading to the power socket do not have a load-capacity rating adequate for jump-starting the engine. Excessively high cur- rent can lead to a cable fire or damage to the vehicle elec- tronics. • Turn bulb holder 1 counter- •…

• Page 121
  A short-circuit can result • Begin by connecting one • Disconnect the jump lead if the crocodile clips of end of the red jump lead to from the negative terminals the jump leads are accidental- the positive terminal of the first, then disconnect the ly brought into contact with the discharged battery and the…

• Page 122: Battery

  Compliance with the points to the battery.c Attempting to charge a below is important in order to completely flat battery via BMW Motorrad has de- maximise battery life: the on-board socket can veloped a trickle-charger – Keep the surface of the bat-…

• Page 123
  The motorcycle’s on- period of disuse. instructions of the charger. board electronics know See the instructions for caring Your authorised BMW when the battery is fully for your battery. Always fully motorcycle dealer will be charged. The on-board socket recharge the battery before re-…
• Page 124
  Removing battery • Switch off the ignition. • Insert the battery into the The types of screw used battery compartment, with are listed on ( 132).c the positive terminal on the If it is not standing firmly, right in the direction of travel. the motorcycle could •…

• Page 125: Splash Guard

  Remember to reset the clock after reconnecting the battery. c Splash guard The motorcycle has an adjust- able splash guard. • Slacken screw 1, move the splash guard to the appropri- ate position and hand- tighten the screw.

• Page 127: Care

  Cleaning and care ….. 126 Laying up……..128 Restoring to use ……129 Care…

• Page 128: Cleaning And Care

  We recommend that you use We recommend that you use Wet brake discs reduce the cleaning and care prod- BMW insect remover to soften braking efficiency. ucts you can obtain from your and wash off insects and stub- After washing the motorcycle,…

• Page 129
  BMW paint cleaner or abrasives to clean plastic with plenty of water and BMW are recommended here. parts. Even fly-remover pads vehicle shampoo. Use chrome Contamination on the paint fin- or cleaning pads with hard polish for additional treatment.

• Page 130: Laying Up

  Then add a protec- mend that minor paintwork Laying up tive wax coating to the paint at flaws be rectified with a BMW these locations. paint spray or a BMW paint • Clean the motorcycle. pencil and larger paint dam- •…

• Page 131: Restoring To Use

  BMW motorcycle dealer. Combine work for lay- ing up/restoring to use with a maintenance service or in- spection.c…

• Page 133: Technical Data

  Threaded fasteners ….132 Tyre pressures ……134 Engine ……… 135 Power transmission ….136 Frame and suspension ….137 Wheels and tyres ……139 Fuel and lubricants ….140 Electrical system ……143 Dimensions and weights … 145 Riding specifications ….146 Daten Technical data…

• Page 134: Threaded Fasteners

  Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Front wheel ® Mudguard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight ® Brake caliper Internal TORX 30 Nm Quick-release axle Allen screw w/f 22 50 Nm ® Axle clamping screw Internal TORX 19 Nm Rear wheel ®…

• Page 135
  Threaded fasteners Tightening Activity Type of threaded fastener torque Battery Battery-terminal clamps Hex head w/f 10 hand-tight Securing bracket Phillips screw, large (1) hand-tight Splash guard ® Splash guard Internal TORX T25 (1) hand-tight (1) in the toolkit…

• Page 136: Tyre Pressures

  Tyre pressures Tyre pressures measured when tyres are cold. Accessories and loads Front Rear One-up 2.2 bar 2.5 bar One-up with luggage 2.5 bar 2.9 bar Two-up (with luggage) 2.5 bar 2.9 bar…

• Page 137: Engine

  Engine Engine Type Four-stroke opposed-twin engine Displacement 1,170 cc Bore/stroke 101/73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Power output Maximum rated output 81 kW — at engine speed 7,500 rpm Torque Max. torque 115 Nm — at engine speed 6,000 rpm Engine speeds Engine speed, maximum 8,000 rpm…

• Page 138: Power Transmission

  Power transmission Clutch Type Single dry plate with high-leverage pressure plate Transmission Type 6- speed gearbox with dog-clutch engagement mechanism and integral vibration damper Overall ratios 1st gear = 2.277 2nd gear = 1.583 3rd gear = 1.259 4th gear = 1.033 5th gear = 0.903 6th gear = 0.805 Rear-wheel drive…

• Page 139: Frame And Suspension

  Rear brake Type One fixed brake disc with 2-piston floating caliper, organic brake pads Front suspension Type BMW Telelever Steering lock angle 2 x 42 Front wheel castor in normal-load position 109.9 mm Rear suspension Type BMW EVO Paralever swinging arm…

• Page 140
  Frame and suspension Front suspension system Type Central spring strut with coil spring and twin- tube, gas-filled shock absorber. Spring travel (bump) 65 mm Spring travel (rebound) 55 mm Total suspension travel 120 mm Rear suspension system Type Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound-stage damping and steplessly adjust- able spring preload…

• Page 141: Wheels And Tyres

  Wheels and tyres Front wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 3.50 x 17“ Tyre size 120/70-ZR17 Rear wheel Type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Rim size 5.50 x 17“ Tyre size 180/55-ZR17…

• Page 142: Fuel And Lubricants

  HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or G5; amendment PD2 is permissible. Capacity (with filter change) 4.0 l Capacity (without filter change) 3.7 l Top-up volume between MIN and MAX 0.5 l BMW recommends Castrol BMW recommends Castrol…

• Page 143
  Fuel and lubricants Engine-oil viscosity classes depend on outside temperatures -20 °C – 10 °C SAE 20 0 °C – 30 °C SAE 30 20 °C – above 30 °C SAE 40 -10 °C – over 30 °C SAE 20 W-50 -15 °C –…
• Page 144
  Transmission oil Grade SAE 90 GL5 Capacity approx. 0.9 l Fuel Fuel grade Super Plus (premium) unleaded minimum octane number 98 (RON) Capacity of fuel tank 27 l Reserve volume Brake fluid Grade DOT 4 We recommend BMW brake fluid…

• Page 145: Electrical System

  Electrical system Battery Type 12 V, 19 Ah gel battery, maintenance-free Spark plugs Spark plugs BOSCH YR5LDE Electrode gap 0.8 mm (± 0.1 mm) Wear limit 1.0 mm Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so plug-in fuses are not necessary. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

• Page 146
  Electrical system Bulbs Headlight type Triple freeform headlight High-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V, 55 W Low-beam headlight H7 halogen bulb 12 V, 55 W (2x) Side lights 12 V, W5 W (2 x) Brake/rear light 12 V, P21 W (2 x) Flashing turn indicators 12 V, P21 W Flashing turn indicators, white…

• Page 147: Dimensions And Weights

  Dimensions and weights Dimensions Maximum length 2,230 mm Maximum width with cases 980 mm Maximum width across mirrors 905 mm Maximum height (windscreen lowered) 1,430 mm Maximum height (windscreen raised) 1,560 mm Seat height 820-840 mm Height of seat (low front seat 780-800 mm Wheelbase 1,484.6 mm…

• Page 148: Riding Specifications

  Riding specifications Speeds Top speed over 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h 3.6 s Noises Ride-past noise level 80 dB (A) Stationary noise level 88 dB (A) at 3,750 rpm…

• Page 149: Service

  BMW Motorrad service ……… 148 Confirmation of maintenance work ….. 151 Confirmations of service … 155 Technical data…

• Page 150: Bmw Motorrad Service

  To ensure that your BMW is money in the long run. mation on Mobile Service and always in optimum condition, we…

• Page 151
  BMW Running-in Check All information concerning the 80,000 km, etc.) if this distance international dealership network The BMW running-in check has is covered within a year. can be found in the brochure to be performed when the Maintenance schedules «Service Contact Europe» or…
• Page 152
  BMW Running-In Pre-delivery Check Check Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions Odometer reading Brake fluid changed: BMW Integral ABS Wheel circuit Control circuit Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature…

• Page 153: Confirmation Of Maintenance Work

  Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions…

• Page 154
  Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions…
• Page 155
  Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions…
• Page 156
  Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Annual Inspection BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service BMW Inspection BMW Inspection BMW Inspection Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with Carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions…

• Page 157: Confirmations Of Service

  Confirmations of service The list is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Date…

• Page 158
  Confirmations of service Record of all work carried out in workshop Work details Date…

• Page 159: Confirmation Of Service

  Confirmation of service Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Instrument cluster replaced replaced replaced at distance at distance at distance _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ (odometer reading) (odometer reading) (odometer reading) ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature Date, stamp, signature…

• Page 161: Index

  Battery, 13 Adjusting the handbrake Charging when lever, 48 Antilock braking system, 82 connected, 120 Brake-fluid reservoir, 9 BMW Integral ABS, 81 Charging when Bulb for brake light, Brake booster, 82 disconnected, 121 replacing, 116 Pull-away test, 69 Maintenance instructions, 120…

• Page 162
  Replacing high-beam Cases Electronic engine-management headlight bulb, 113 Closing, 90 system Replacing low-beam headlight Correct loading, 89 Tampering with control unit, 61 bulb, left, 114 Opening, 89 Electronic immobiliser Replacing low-beam headlight Catalytic converter, safety Display, 24 bulb, right, 114 information, 61 Explanations, 36 Replacing side-light bulbs, 115…
• Page 163
  Front seat Handlebar fitting Ice warning Height adjuster, 13 Left, 14 Warning Front-wheel stand, 111 Right, 15 risk of black ice, 26 Fuel Handlebar levers Ignition Fuel gauge, 20 Adjusting brake lever, 48 Switching off, 34 Grade, 80 Adjusting clutch lever, 47 Switching on, 34, 63 Quality, 142 Hazard warning flashers, 14, 37…
• Page 164
  Rear shock absorber Laying up, 128 Odometer Adjustment, 9 Lights Control, 16 Residual braking function, 83 Headlight flasher, 14, 48 Reading, 20 Restoring to use, 129 Parking lights, 49 Oil capacity, 98 Rev. counter, 16 Side lights, 48 Oil filler neck, 99 Rider’s equipment, 6 Switching on the high-beam Oil temperature…
• Page 165
  Seat lock, 11 Tripmeter Table of tyre pressures, 13 Shifting gear, 71 Resetting, 38 Tank rucksack, 94 Side light Troubleshooting chart, 68 Mount, 11 Bulb, 17 Turn indicator Technical data Side lights Left, 14 Dimensions and weights, 145 Replacing bulbs, 115 Replacing the front bulb, 117 Electrical system, 143 Side stand…
• Page 166
  Warning symbols, 20 Warnings, 4 Wheels, 103 Checking rims, 103 Checking tread depth, 103 Installing front wheel, 106 Installing rear wheel, 109 Removing front wheel, 104 Removing rear wheel, 108 Technical data, 139 Tyre pressures, 134 Windscreen Adjusting, 55 Adjustment, 14 Care, 127 Electrically adjustable, 11…
• Page 168
  Vehicle/dealership data Vehicle data Dealership data Model Person to contact in Service sfdasfasdfasf Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr. Colour code Phone number First registration Registration number Dealership address/phone (company stamp)
• Page 169
  Errors and omissions excepted. accessories fitted or the national-market specification. © 2004 BMW Motorrad No claims will be entertained Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written as a result of such discrepan- cies.
• Page 170
  BMW recommends Castrol The most important data for a filling station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Designation Super unleaded Fuel tank capacity 27 l Tyre pressures Front Rear One-up 2.20 bar 2.50 bar One-up with luggage 2.50 bar…
• Page 171
  About BMW Motorrad Integral ABS How does ABS work? adapts the braking pressure to must assume extremely low The maximum braking force the maximum braking force coefficients of friction (gravel, it is possible to transfer to the it is possible to transfer so that…
• Page 172
  BMW extreme speed, in combina- accessories connected to tion with declining on-board the power sockets…
• Page 173
  The ABS has to • since this is an emergency- of the failure of the BMW intervene to ensure that the run function, you should visit Motorrad Integral ABS, front wheel does not lock up;…
• Page 174
  Any technical system is only ever as good as its maintenance. The service intervals specified must be kept to without fail to ensure that the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is in an optimum maintenance condition. What is the design specification for BMW…