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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) R 1200 GS BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at BMW Motorrad Integral 3 Status indicators ..19 the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display ..20 ABS .
  • Page 5 Weights ....143 BMW Motorrad ASC ..80 Care products ... . . 126 Riding specifications .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

    General instructions Overview ......6 Abbreviations and symbols ..6 Equipment .

  • Page 8: Overview

    Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man- motorcycle as well as mainte- sembled complete with ual will provide you with an initial nance and adjustment proce- all the BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All dures. tras originally ordered. maintenance and repair work car-...

  • Page 9: Equipment

    If your BMW is equipped with ment and accessories. Because options or accessories not de- of this, your motorcycle may dif- scribed in this Rider's Manual,...

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left ... . 14 Right handlebar fitting .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjusting front spring preload ( Adjusting windshield Headlight range adjust- ment (below instrument cluster) ( Clutch fluid reservoir 103) Type plate (on frame be- hind side cover) Seat lock ( Onboard socket ( Adjustment of rear damp- ing ( Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Fuel filler opening ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 101) Vehicle Identification Number (on steering-head bearing) Air filter (behind right side panel) ( 117) Engine oil fill location Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 102)

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left Selecting readings ( 43). with onboard computer Reset average values 44). with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS II ABS operation ( with Automatic Stability Control Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA (...

  • Page 17: Right Handlebar Fitting

    Right handlebar fitting Emergency ON/OFF switch ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Heated hand grip operation Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Turn indicators off ( Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 18: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Rider's Manual (US Model) Battery ( 121) Standard tool kit ( Payload table (in tool tray) Tire inflation pressure table (in tool tray) Helmet holder (...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Speedometer Tachometer Warning and indicator lights ( Multifunction display Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions) Operating odometer Operating clock (...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Meanings of displays ....21 Warning and indicator lights.

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display The horizontal bars indi- cate the remaining fuel level. Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral." Sector for warning displays with Automatic Stability Control ASC warning and indicator displays ( Warning indicators ( The horizontal bars indi- cate the level of the engine temperature.

  • Page 23: Meanings Of Displays

    General warning light, in OIL: Oil level indicator ( conjunction with warn- ing indicators in display with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) RDC P Neutral indicator light : Tire inflation pressures with BMW Motorrad In- tegral ABS II ABS warning light (...

  • Page 24: Service Display

    Service display longer time. Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW If the motorcycle is driven long Motorrad retailer, for setting of distances annually, it is possible the date.

  • Page 25: Ambient Temperature

    The determined range is an approximate reading. BMW If the ambient temperature Motorrad therefore recommends drops below 37 °F (3 °C), that you do not try to use the full the temperature display flashes range before refueling.

  • Page 26: Oil Level Indicator

    It can only be displayed tected as correct again. when the motorcycle is stopped. Additional information on BMW Motorrad TPC/RDC is provided The conditions for the oil level The most recently measured sta- from page ( 82).
  • Page 27 Warnings for which no separate warning lamp is provided are sig- nalled by the universal warning lamp 1 and are accompanied by a warning notice such as 2 or a warning symbol such as 3 in the multifunction display. The uni- versal warning lamp lights up in either red or yellow depending on the urgency of the warning.
  • Page 28 Overview of warning indicators Warning light Displays Meaning EWS ! Lights up yellow Electronic immobilizer is active ( appears on the display FUEL ! Lights up yellow appears Fuel down to reserve ( on the display Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red...
  • Page 29 Warning light Displays Meaning appears on the dis- Engine oil level too low ( play Check Oil indicated appears on the dis- Ice warning ( play Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error ( appears on the dis- ASC intervention ( play...
  • Page 30 Warning light Displays Meaning Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis routine in off-road mode is not yet completed ( appears on the dis- ASC deactivated ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- ASC error ( play Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Tire inflation pressure in limit area of play permissible tolerance (...
  • Page 31 Warning light Displays Meaning Lights up yellow appears on the dis- Sensor defective or system fault ( play -- -- " " or " " is indicated RDC! Lights up yellow is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensor weak ( DWALO ! appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak (...
  • Page 32 Have the defective key re- gine performance may not be placed, preferably by an autho- available. Engine in emergency- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Avoid high load and engine operation mode speed ranges if possible. Fuel down to reserve The general warning light...
  • Page 33 Have the malfunction corrected cialized workshop, preferably as soon as possible by a spe- The warning on insufficient an authorized BMW Motorrad cialized workshop, preferably engine oil pressure is no retailer. an authorized BMW Motorrad...
  • Page 34 Please contact a spe- Bulbs defective cialized workshop, preferably Check Oil is indicated. The general warning light an authorized BMW Motorrad Possible cause: lights up yellow. retailer. The electronic oil level sensor LAMPS ! is indicated. has detected a low engine oil Headlight bulb or turn level.

  • Page 35: Abs Error

    Possible cause: ABS error Ice crystal symbol appears on the display. The self-diagnosis routine was with BMW Motorrad Integral not completed; the ABS func- ABS II Possible cause: tion is not available. The motor- The ambient temperature mea- The ABS warning light...

  • Page 36: Asc Intervention

    The ASC symbol is dis- optical feedback on the regula- BMW Motorrad retailer. played. tion carried out even after the ASC self-diagnosis critical driving situation. The ASC has detected insta-...

  • Page 37: Asc Deactivated

    Activating the ASC function sure is in the limit area of the cialized workshop, preferably permissible tolerance. an authorized BMW Motorrad ASC error Correct tire inflation pressure in retailer. with Automatic Stability Con-...
  • Page 38 Have the tire checked for dam- fault has not occurred until the Possible cause: age by a specialized workshop, general warning light also lights preferably an authorized BMW The measured tire inflation pres- up. In this case: Motorrad retailer. sure is outside the permissible Have fault eliminated by a spe- tolerance.
  • Page 39 Have fault eliminated by a spe- The battery of the tire inflation cialized workshop, preferably cialized workshop, preferably pressure sensor no longer has an authorized BMW Motorrad an authorized BMW Motorrad its full capacity. The operation of retailer. retailer. the tire inflation pressure control Possible cause: is only ensured for a limited time.
  • Page 40 Contact a specialized work- Contact a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 41: Operation

    Helmet holder ..... . 62 Heated handlebar grips ... . . 48 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ..49 Automatic Stability Control ASC ..50 Clutch .

  • Page 42: Ignition Switch

    Pre-ride check is performed. Electrically powered acces- sories remain operational for with case with BMW Motorrad Integral a limited period of time. with Topcase ABS II Battery can be recharged via The cases and the Topcase can onboard socket.

  • Page 43: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    Handlebars locked. If you lose a key, you can have it However, the motorcycle is more Key can be removed. disabled by your BMW Motorrad stable on a level surface with the partner. For this purpose, you Electronic immobilizer handlebars turned to the left than...
  • Page 44 Adjust the clock only when the with onboard computer motorcycle is stationary. with Tire Pressure Control Switch on ignition. (TPC/RDC) without onboard computer without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) Press and hold button until hours 3 flash. Press button repeatedly until desired hours are shown.

  • Page 45: Display

    Display Operating range (after reaching reserve level) Selecting readings with onboard computer Switch on ignition. without onboard computer with Tire Pressure Control without Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC) (TPC/RDC) Press the button 1 to select a display in the sector 4. with onboard computer The following values can be dis- played:...

  • Page 46: Lights

    the trip odometer in the sec- with Tire Pressure Control Select average consumption or (TPC/RDC) tor 3 resets. average speed. The following values can be dis- with onboard computer played: with Tire Pressure Control Tire inflation pressure (TPC/RDC) (RDC P) Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition.
  • Page 47 on longer than absolutely High-beam headlight and necessary. headlight flasher Headlight low beam The headlights automatically come on in their low-beam mode as soon as you start the engine. With the engine switched off, you can switch on the lights by switching on the high- Press button 1 and hold im- beam headlight with the ignition mediately after switching off...

  • Page 48: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Operating turn indicator Switch on ignition. After driving for approx. ten seconds or after covering a distance of approx. 300 m, the turn indicators are automatically switched off. Press button 1 on left to Press button 2 to switch on switch on additional headlight.

  • Page 49: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Emergency ON/OFF If a turn indicator button is pressed with the ignition switch switched on, the flashing function replaces the emergency flashing function as long as the button is pressed. If the turn indicator but- ton is released, the emergency flasher function becomes active again.

  • Page 50: Heated Handlebar Grips

    The increase in power con- sumption caused by the heated hand grips can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the battery is inadequately charged, the heated hand grips are switched off to ensure starting capability. Operating position The handlebar grips can be heated at two different levels.

  • Page 51: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    The ABS First the ASC symbol changes with BMW Motorrad Integral regulation for the rear wheel is its display behavior. Press ABS II not switched off until the foot- and hold button 1 until ABS brake lever is actuated.

  • Page 52: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    The offroad ASC symbol over and off Operation continues to be displayed Switch on ignition. The BMW Motorrad ASC can be or continues to flash. The ASC function can both deactivated and activated, Offroad ASC is activated. also be deactivated while as well as being switched over driving.

  • Page 53: Clutch

    controls on the handlebars or the To switch off ASC, press and The ASC symbol is no hold button 1 until ASC symbol longer displayed; if ASC handlebars in their mounts. changes its appearance again. self-diagnosis is not completed, Adjusting the clutch lever ASC symbol flashes.

  • Page 54: Brakes

    Mirrors The adjusting screw can be turned more easily if you Adjusting mirrors press the clutch lever forward when doing so. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- allow air to penetrate the brake wise to increase distance be- system.

  • Page 55: Windshield

    Handlebars Adjusting mirror arm Slide protective cap over threaded fastener. Adjusting handlebars Windshield The distance of the handlebars from the rider can be adjusted by Adjusting windshield turning the handlebar clamping blocks by 180°. Slide protective cap 1 up over screw connection on mirror arm.

  • Page 56: Spring Preload

    Consult a certified workshop, To increase spring preload, not match the spring-preload and preferably an authorized BMW turn spring retainer in direc- damping-characteristic settings. Motorrad retailer, for adjustment tion b with onboard toolkit.

  • Page 57: Damping

    Adjust the damping characteristic Spring preload on front to suit the spring preload. wheel Adjusting the spring preload Spring preload at position 5 while the motorcycle is be- (For offroad use) ing ridden can lead to accidents. Adjust the spring preload Adjusting spring preload only when the motorcycle is for rear wheel...
  • Page 58 duction in spring preload re- Basic setting of rear quires softer damping. wheel rear-wheel damp- Adjusting damping on rear wheel Turn adjusting screw in ar- Make sure ground is level and row direction H until stop, firm and park motorcycle. then turn one and a half turns in arrow direction S (Full tank of gas, with rider...

  • Page 59: Electronic Suspension Ad

    Electronic suspension Display suspension setting adjustment ESA Switch on ignition. with Electronic Suspension Ad- justment (ESA) Settings Using the electronic suspension adjustment ESA you can conve- niently adjust your motorcycle to The selected damping is dis- its loading and the ground. This played in the multifunction dis- adjustment is possible for both play in the area 1, and the spring...
  • Page 60 One-up with luggage To set the spring preload: Start the engine: The spring preload cannot Two-up (with luggage) be adjusted while the mo- torcycle is being ridden. The meanings of the displays Apply extended pressure to the during off-road operation are as button 1, continuing to press follows: it repeatedly until the desired...

  • Page 61: Tires

    Tire pressure, rear Ensure proper tire inflation authorized BMW Motorrad re- pressure. tailer. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single At high road speeds, tire Headlight range and...

  • Page 62: Front And Rear Seats

    If you are unsure whether the headlight range is cor- lever. rect, consult a specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Headlight range adjustment Turn seat lock 1 to right with ignition key and hold while pressing passenger seat 2...
  • Page 63 Installing driver's seat Turn seat lock 1 to left with Insert passenger seat in ignition key and hold while mounts 6. Insert driver's seat with pressing driver's seat 3 down- Firmly press down passenger mounts 4 in holders 5 on left ward in rear area to support seat in front area until it audibly and right and loosely lay on...

  • Page 64: Helmet Holder

    from the locking device and wig- gle. Always insert both seat rods in the same position. Mount seat rods in desired po- sition again. Position 4: high seat position Position 5: low seat position Installing driver's seat ( 61). Remove seat rods 1 and 2 The helmet catch can Helmet holder from holders 3.

  • Page 65: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....64 Checklist ......66 Starting .

  • Page 66: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized BMW with case stacles. Motorrad retailer will be happy to Ensure that case volumes on advise you and has the correct left and right are equal.
  • Page 67 Risk of poisoning with Topcase Settings of spring-strut and shock absorber system Observe maximum payload and Exhaust fumes contain carbon Imbalanced load top speed according to label in monoxide, which is colorless and Topcase. Loose clothing odorless but highly toxic. Insufficient tire inflation pres- Inhaling exhaust fumes with tank rucksack...

  • Page 68: Checklist

    Catalytic converter still: overheating would result. In Brakes extreme cases, the motorcycle Front and rear brake fluid levels If misfiring causes unburned fuel could catch fire. Clutch to enter the catalytic converter, Do not allow the engine to idle Clutch fluid level there is a danger of overheating unnecessarily.

  • Page 69: Starting

    Switch on ignition. when the ignition is switched on: Pre-ride check is performed. this is the "Pre-Ride-Check The test is aborted if the engine is with BMW Motorrad Integral started before it is completed. ABS II Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis is The general warning light performed.
  • Page 70 Automatic Stability Con- self-diagnosis routine can be retailer. trol completed. ABS self-diagnosis The ABS warning light The readiness for operation flashes. with BMW Motorrad Integral of the BMW Motorrad ASC is ABS II checked by the self-diagnosis. The self-diagnosis routine...

  • Page 71: Running In

    (Odometer The ASC symbol flashes as soon as possible by a spe- reading 124...249 miles slowly. cialized workshop, preferably (200...400 km)) an authorized BMW Motorrad Phase 2 <7500 min (Odometer retailer. reading 249...373 miles Checking the diagnosable sys- (400...600 km)) tem components while driving.

  • Page 72: Offroad Riding

    Offroad riding After driving offroad can be compensated for by ex- erting greater pressure on the BMW Motorrad recommends When driving offroad brake levers. that the following be observed with Topcase after driving offroad: New brake pads can extend Topcase when driving of-...

  • Page 73: Brakes

    ABS II correct damping. between the front and rear wheel Locking up of the front wheel is changes during braking. The prevented by the BMW Motorrad Rims heavier you brake, the more Integral ABS. BMW Motorrad recommends the front wheel is loaded. The...

  • Page 74: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Under extreme conditions, the motorcycle with the side stand Poor braking action due to brakes could overheat and suffer moisture and dirt. extended. severe damage. Brake until brakes are dry or If the slope of the road permits, Use both front and rear brakes, clean;...

  • Page 75: Refueling

    and get onto the road. This re- Fold out center stand and jack up motorcycle. sults in a danger of falling. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Refueling Leaded fuel will destroy the Fuel is highly flammable. catalytic converter. Fire at the fuel tank can Use only unleaded fuel.

  • Page 76: Secure Motorcycle For Transport

    Secure motorcycle for alternative fuel quality transport Protect all components along Super unleaded (minor re- which straps are routed against strictions with regard to scratching. For example, use power and fuel consump- adhesive tape or soft cloths. tion) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Components can be dam- Usable fuel quantity...
  • Page 77 Fasten straps at rear on both sides on passenger footrests and tension. Tension all straps evenly; mo- torcycle should be compressed as greatly as possible.

  • Page 79: Technology In

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ......78 Engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ..... . 80 Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC .

  • Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    If braking is carried out in this the rear brake. the road surface is, the longer situation, ABS must reduce the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the braking distance will be. brake pressure to ensure driv- adapts the braking force distribu-...
  • Page 81 However, during extremely heavy BMW Motorrad Integral and rapid decelerations it is pos- How is the BMW Motorrad sible that the BMW Motorrad In- ABS? Integral ABS noticeable to tegral ABS cannot prevent the The BMW Motorrad Integral ABS...

  • Page 82: Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Asc

    BMW Motorrad ASC? Any technical system is al- ways only as good as its The BMW Motorrad ASC is an maintenance condition. assistance system for the driver To ensure that the BMW Motor- and is designed for driving on public roads.
  • Page 83 With extremely massive-bar tires, tions offroad or on the racetrack. implausible values are detected an ASC intervention can occur The BMW Motorrad ASC can be over a longer period of time, the before the optimum propulsion deactivated for these cases.

  • Page 84: Tire Pressure Control Tpc/Rdc

    Inflation pressure outside the state. This case cannot be con- 15 minutes after the motorcycle permissible tolerance. trolled by the BMW Motorrad comes to a stop. ASC. The control unit can manage four Temperature sensors, and as a result two sets...

  • Page 85: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    (0.2 bar) to 37.7 psi (2.6 bar) in not match the values shown in order to produce the correct tire familiar from other BMW mod- els and special offroad modes the multifunction display in most inflation pressure.
  • Page 86 With this adjustment a max- imum spring preload of the front and rear suspension strut is achieved. It can, for example, be used when the maximum pro- tection against bottoming out is required for drop-offs and holes. The ground clearance is greater in this mode than in the "driver only"...

  • Page 87: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....86 Onboard sockets ....86 Case .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles without automatic switch-off proved by BMW for this purpose. constituting a safety hazard. Nor Onboard sockets are switched off Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when...

  • Page 89: Case

    Case Operating electrical acces- sories with case You can start using electrical ac- cessories only when the ignition Opening case is switched on. The accessory remains operational if the igni- tion is subsequently switched off. Onboard sockets are switched off approx.
  • Page 90 Adjusting case volume Removing case Open and empty case. If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot Turn key 1 in case lock per- of the case lock is oriented in the pendicular to direction of travel. direction of travel, the lock tab Engage pivot lever 1 in upper Hold down yellow locking de- can be damaged.
  • Page 91 Remove case from mount by its handle. Mounting case Open fastening lever 4. Fold up locking flap 6 com- pletely by pulling red release lever 5 upward if necessary. Open fastening lever 4. Pull up red release lever 5. Locking flap 6 pops up. Hook case into holders 7 from Fold locking flap all the way above while watching side...

  • Page 92: Topcase

    Opening Topcase Press locking flap 6 downward Close fastening lever 4. as far as possible and hold in Fold carrying handle down. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock place. Turn key in direction of travel into vertical position. Press red release lever 5 and remove.
  • Page 93 If the carrying handle is folded down when the slot of the Topcase lock is horizontal, the lock tab can be damaged. Before folding down the carrying handle, make sure that the slot of the Topcase lock is vertical. Fold carrying handle 3 down. Carrying handle audibly en- Press yellow button 4 toward Engage pivot lever 1 in front...
  • Page 94 Removing Topcase Mounting Topcase Pull red lever 4 toward rear. Locking flap 5 pops up. Turn key 1 in Topcase lock Fold up locking flap 5 com- Fold locking flap 5 all the way into vertical position. pletely by pulling red release open.

  • Page 95: Luggage Rack

    Luggage rack Additional luggage support With the passenger seat removed and the cases (OA) mounted, removing the luggage rack provides a large luggage support to which various items can be lashed. Hook Topcase into front hold- Fold locking flap 5 closed as When loading, the sum of the ers 6 of Topcase retaining far as possible and hold in...
  • Page 96 Remove screws 1 on left and Position luggage rack. right. Install screw 2 with sleeve and Remove screw 2. washer with appropriate torque. Remove sleeves and washers. Install screws 1 on left and right with sleeve with appro- Take off luggage rack. priate torque.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....96 Onboard toolkit ..... 96 Engine oil .

  • Page 98: General Instructions

    Removing luggage rack your motorcycle on DVD, which 93). you can obtain from your autho- Reversible screwdriver with rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Phillips and straight blade Replacing front and Special tools and thorough spe- rear turn indicator bulbs cialized knowledge are required to carry out some of the work 114).

  • Page 99: Engine Oil

    the engine cold or after a short trip leads to misinterpretations and therefore to incorrect oil fill quantities. To ensure that the display of the engine oil level is correct, only check the oil level after a longer trip. Switch off engine at operating Extension for hook wrench Read off the oil level from the temperature.

  • Page 100: Brake System

    Have oil level corrected by level is correct. Incorrect working practices a specialized workshop, endanger the reliability of Add engine oil up to specified preferably an authorized BMW the brakes. level. Motorrad retailer. Have all work on the brake sys- Engine oil, quantity for tem carried out by specialists.
  • Page 101 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Checking rear brake pad Visually inspect left and right Front brake-pad wear...

  • Page 102: Brake Pad Wear

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Brake pad wear The rear brake has a brake-pad Check the brake pad thickness Rear brake-pad wear wear indicator.
  • Page 103 If brake fluid level drops below regularly. permissible level: Make sure ground is level and Have the defect corrected as firm and place motorcycle on soon as possible by a special- its center stand. ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 104 (for example replacing brake pads or changing brake fluid). Please contact a specialized workshop for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 105: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, Read off clutch fluid level at Rear brake fluid level preferably an authorized BMW reservoir 1. Motorrad retailer. The fluid level in the clutch Checking clutch fluid level Brake fluid (DOT4) fluid reservoir rises due to clutch wear.

  • Page 106: Rims And Tires

    Have tires replaced even be- Make sure ground is level and authorized BMW Motorrad re- fore the minimum tread depth firm and park motorcycle. tailer. is reached. Sweep across spokes with a...

  • Page 107: Wheels

    A change in these sizes Tire recommendation due to conversion to others than For every size of tire, BMW the wheels installed as standard Motorrad has tested and equipment can seriously affect approved certain makes as the control comfort of these sys- roadworthy.

  • Page 108: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad retailer or the specialized workshop of the TPC/ RDC sensor. Removing front wheel Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand. with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Push brake pads 3 apart...

  • Page 109: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad Integral ABS II Remove axle clamping screw 2. Remove spacing bushing 4 on left side from front wheel hub. Remove quick-release axle 3 while supporting wheel. Remove screw 1 and take ABS Installing front wheel Roll front wheel forward to re- sensor out of hole.
  • Page 110 Always have the tightening 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an with BMW Motorrad Integral authorized BMW Motorrad ABS II retailer. Lift front wheel and install quick-release axle 3 with appropriate torque.

  • Page 111: Removing Rear Wheel

    Make sure that sensor cable is routed correctly. with BMW Motorrad Integral Make sure that sensor cable is ABS II routed as shown. Removing rear wheel Make sure ground is level and...

  • Page 112: Front Wheel Stand

    The BMW Motorrad front result in an accident. Always have the tightening wheel stand is not designed Use only wheel studs with the...
  • Page 113 Place the motorcycle on the cen- ter stand or an auxiliary stand Use locating pins 3 to set front before lifting it with the BMW wheel stand to desired height. Motorrad front wheel stand. Center front wheel stand rela-...

  • Page 114: Lamps

    Lamps beam 1 or the cover for the Replace defective bulb. low beam 2. Replacing low-beam and Bulbs for low-beam headlight high-beam bulbs The alignment of the H7 / 12 V / 55 W connector, the spring strap and the bulb may differ Bulb for high-beam from that shown in the following headlight...

  • Page 115: Replacing Parking Light

    The alignment of the bulb may differ from the illustration. Insert spring clip 4 into catch. Turn clockwise to install the Remove bulb holder 1 from cover 1 for the high beam or headlight housing. the cover 2 for the low beam. Make sure the word TOP is pointing up.
  • Page 116 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W To protect the glass of the new bulb from soiling, only handle it with a clean, dry cloth. Insert bulb holder 1 into head- Remove screw 1. light housing. Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs Make sure ground is level and...
  • Page 117 Contact a specialized work- RY10W / 12 V / 10 W shop, preferably an authorized Bulbs for flashing turn BMW Motorrad retailer. indicators, rear Maximum number of de- Insert inside end of lens into fective LEDs in taillight RY10W / 12 V / 10 W light housing and close.
  • Page 118 LEDs. Please contact a specialized workshop, preferably an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Replacing fuses for additional headlight with additional headlight Open connector 2. Replace fuse 4 for right head-...

  • Page 119: Air Filter

    Fuse for auxiliary head- light with additional LED head- light 7.5 A Mount side cover 1. Take off side trim piece 1. Air filter Removing air filter Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Removing driver's seat ( 60).
  • Page 120 Press bottom of air filter into air filter housing, making sure not to bend its layers in the process. Remove two screws 5 and Pull out bottom end of air fil- take off tank cover downward. ter 3. Installing air filter Lay suction pipe on air filter housing and press into bracket 2.

  • Page 121: Jump-Starting

    Position tank cover and install Press side cover 1 into two Asynchronously running two screws 5. mounts. engine. Installing driver's seat ( 61). Ensure correct routing of the throttle control cable. Jump-starting Make sure that throttle valve The wires leading to the cable is seated in guide 4 of power socket do not have intake manifold and throttle...
  • Page 122 A short-circuit can result As an alternative to the if the crocodile clips of negative battery terminal, the jump leads are accidentally the spring strut bolt can also be brought into contact with the used. motorcycle. Run engine of donor vehicle Use only jump leads fitted with during jump-starting.

  • Page 123: Battery

    If you switch on the igni- low is important in order to maxi- tion and the multifunction BMW Motorrad has devel- mize battery life: display and indicator lights fail oped a trickle-charger spe- Keep the surface of the battery...
  • Page 124 Charging disconnected Use BMW chargers with the battery part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 (220 V) or, as applicable, Charge battery using a suitable 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in charger.
  • Page 125 Always observe the proper proper operation of the service sequence. display. Consult a certified workshop, Remove battery ground wire 2 preferably an authorized BMW first. Motorrad retailer, for setting of Then take off protective cap the date. and remove positive battery Hook in retaining hoop at bot- cable 1.
  • Page 126 Slide holder under tank cover and install screws 1. Insert Rider's Manual if neces- sary. Installing driver's seat ( 61). Setting clock ( 41).

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care products ..... 126 Washing your motorcycle ..126 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    Warm water intensifies the that you use cleaning and BMW Motorrad recommends effect of salt. care products available at your that you use BMW Insect Re- Only use cold water to remove authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off road salt.

  • Page 129: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcy

    Especially in the case of road using unsuitable cleaning salt, carefully clean chrome parts agents, the surfaces can be dam- with plenty of water and BMW aged. auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Do not use cleaning agents that ish for additional treatment.

  • Page 130: Paint Care

    BMW silicon. grease (e.g. Vaseline). Motorrad recommends remov- Park motorcycle in a dry room ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- Paint care so that both wheels are un- mover. Then add a protective loaded. Appropriate auxiliary...

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 130 Riding specifications ....143 Threaded fasteners ....131 Engine .

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Chart

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

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper on slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) Clamping screw (quick-release axle) in slider tube M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Quick-release axle in axle mount M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Rear wheel Value...
  • Page 134 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror on adapter Locknut, M10 x 1.25 - 4.8 16 lb/ft (22 Nm) Mirror adapter on clamping block M10 x 14 - 4.8 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Frame Value Valid Luggage rack on rear frame M6 x 35, Replace bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated...

  • Page 135: Engine

    Engine Engine design Longitudinally mounted two-cylinder opposed-twin engine with two overhead camshafts each, four radially arranged valves per cylinder, air cooling, oil-cooled outlet area and electronic engine man- agement Displacement 1170 cc (1170 cm Cylinder bore 4 in (101 mm) Piston stroke 2.9 in (73 mm) Compression ratio...

  • Page 136: Fuel

    Super unleaded (minor restrictions with regard to power and fuel consumption) 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) 89 AKI Usable fuel quantity Approx. 5.3 gal (Approx. 20 l) Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) BMW recommends the use of BP fuel...

  • Page 137: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4.0 l), with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally permissible viscosity classes ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C) SAE 5W-40, API SF/ACEA A2, or better SAE 5W-≥50, API SF/ACEA A2, or better ≥-4 °F (≥-20 °C)

  • Page 138: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1,737, Primary gear ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 139: Rear-Wheel Drive

    2.910 (32:11 teeth) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, upper fork bridge tilt decoupled, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut supported on leading link and front frame Design of front suspension strut...

  • Page 140: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminum single swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, steplessly ad- justable rebound-stage damping and hydraulically adjustable spring preload with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) Central spring strut with coil spring, electrically...

  • Page 141: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2...

  • Page 142: Electrical System

    Tire inflation pressures Tire pressure, front 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard sockets...
  • Page 143 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK MAR8B-JDS ±0.01 ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 Bulbs Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for taillight/brake light...

  • Page 144: Frame

    Frame Frame design Steel-tube front and rear frame with carrying drive unit Location of type plate Left side under side cover Location of vehicle identification number Front frame, upper center Dimensions Motorcycle length 87 in (2210 mm), above luggage rack Motorcycle height 57.1 in (1450 mm), above windshield, lower posi- tion, at DIN unladen weight...

  • Page 145: Weights

    Weights Unladen weight 516 lbs (234 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE Permissible gross weight 970 lbs (440 kg) Maximum payload 454 lbs (206 kg) Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 147: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 146 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 147 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......147 Maintenance work .

  • Page 148: Defects

    National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 149: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service sistance and vehicle return trans- To ensure that your BMW is al- port). ways in optimum condition, BMW With its worldwide service net- Ask your authorized BMW mo- Motorrad recommends that you work, BMW Motorrad can at-...
  • Page 150 the service has been performed and enters the date for the next service. For drivers who drive long dis- tances annually, it may be neces- sary to come in for service before the entered date. In this case a corresponding maximum odome- ter reading will also be entered in the confirmation of service.

  • Page 151: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 152 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 153 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 154 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 155 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 156: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 157 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 158: Index

    Brake fluid Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Operating, 50 Checking fill level at front, 101 Operating element, 14 Checking fill level at rear, 102 Operating, 49 Self-diagnosis, 68 Front reservoir, 13 Operating element, 14 Technology in detail, 80 Rear reservoir, 13 Self-diagnosis, 68 Brake pads Warning indicators, 34...
  • Page 159 Checking operation, 103 Engine oil Fuel reserve Range, 22 Checking fill level, 97 Fluid reservoir, 11 Warning indicator, 30 Fill level indicator, 11 Technical data, 136 Fuses Fill location, 13 Confirmation of maintenance Replace in auxiliary driving work, 149 Oil level indicator, 24 light, 116 Currentness of this manual, 7 Technical data, 135...
  • Page 160 Replacing low-beam bulb, 112 Ignition Maintenance Replacing parking light General instructions, 96 Switching off, 40 bulb, 113 Maintenance intervals, 147 Switching on, 40 Replacing rear light, 115 Mirrors Immobilizer Replacing turn indicator Adjusting, 52 Spare key, 41 bulbs, 114 Mobility Services, 147 Warning indicator, 30 Technical data, 141 Motorcycle...
  • Page 161 Spark plugs Parking light, 45 Odometer and tripmeters Technical data, 141 Operating element, 17 Pre-ride check, 67 Speedometer, 17 Resetting, 44 Spring preload Offroad riding, 70 Adjusting, 54 Rear-wheel drive Onboard socket Front adjustment element, 11 Technical data, 137 Information on use, 86 Rear adjustment element, 13 Refueling, 73 Position on motorcycle, 11...
  • Page 162 Engine oil, 135 Topcase Engine oil level, 32 Operating, 90 Frame, 142 Engine oil pressure, 31 Torques, 131 Fuel, 134 Fuel reserve, 30 Transmission Rear-wheel drive, 137 Ice warning, 32 Technical data, 136 Running gear, 137 Immobilizer, 30 Troubleshooting chart, 130 Spark plugs, 141 TPC/RDC, 35 Turn indicators...
  • Page 163 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2011 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 164 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), Single rider, with cold tire 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), Driver with passenger and/or load, with cold tire BMW recommends *01418524407* Order No.: 01 41 8 524 407 08/2011, 3rd Edition...

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