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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual (US Model) S 1000 XR...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle Data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Ms./Mr. Vehicle identification number Phone number Color number Initial registration Retailer's address/phone number (com- License plate pany stamp)
  • Page 3 About this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW. It contains im- portant information on how to operate the controls and how to get the most benefit from your BMW's advanced technical fea- tures.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents RACE INFO ....70 4 Operation ....37 Ignition .
  • Page 5 Coolant ....131 Paint ..... . 177 7 Technology in de- tail .
  • Page 6 Reporting safety defects ....196 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 197 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ....197 Maintenance proce- dures .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    When the time comes to sell claims may be denied as a result. your BMW, remember to hand NOTICE Special informa- Anti-Lock Brake System. over this Rider's Manual; it is an tion on operating and in- important part of the motorcycle.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Dynamic Traction Con- Equipment Rider's Manual refer to the Ger- trol. man DIN standards and comply When you ordered your BMW with their tolerance specifications. motorcycle, you chose various Anti-theft alarm. Versions for individual countries items of custom equipment. This may differ.
  • Page 10 on the data, illustrations or de- scriptions in this manual.

  • Page 11: Overviews

    Overviews General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Underneath seat ....14 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Onboard power socket without Dynamic ESA Adjusting front compres- sion damping (red scale) without Dynamic ESA Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Seat lock ( Tire inflation pressure table Load capacity table Chain adjustment values Engine oil level indicator 125)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 130) Vehicle identification num- ber and type plate (on steering head at right) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 129) without Dynamic ESA Adjusting front rebound- stage damping (yellow scale) ( Checking coolant level 131) Connector for optional ac- cessories ( 171) Oil fill location (...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Fuse box ( 156) Battery ( 151) Rider's Manual (US Model) Onboard tool kit ( 122)

  • Page 17: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( with cruise control Cruise-control system Hazard warning flashers ABS ( ASC ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC ( with Dynamic ESA Dynamic ESA ( 112) Turn indicators ( Horn...
  • Page 18 TRIP/INFO rocker switch Multifunction display Selecting displays ( Resetting tripmeter Setting clock ( Selecting submenu Individualizing lap timer with preparation for navi- gation system Multi-Controller ( 167)

  • Page 19: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Heated handlebar grips Selecting riding mode Emergency on/off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button Starting engine (...

  • Page 20: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Indicator and warning lights Warning and indicator lights ( Tachometer Shiftpoint light ( Photosensor (for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting) with anti-theft alarm sys- tem (DWA) DWA LED ( Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Displays

    Displays Warning and indicator lights..20 Multifunction display ....21 Warning lights ..... . 22...

  • Page 22: Warning And Indicator

    Warning and indicator lights ASC warning light ( with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) DTC warning light ( ABS warning light ( Turn indicator, left Universal warning light, appears together with warnings in multifunction display ( Turn indicator, right Neutral indicator light High-beam headlight Engine-electronics warning light (...

  • Page 23: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Speedometer Gear indicator display, "N" indicates "neutral". with Dynamic ESA Dynamic ESA setting 112) with heated handlebar grips Heated Handlebar Grips Coolant temperature Onboard computer ( Clock ( Fuel level Riding mode RAIN ROAD Set riding mode ( with Pro riding modes Additional riding modes DYNAMIC...

  • Page 24: Warning Lights

    Warning lights If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and Display warning symbol are displayed; Warnings are displayed with ap- warnings appear alternately. propriate warning lights. You will find an overview of the potential warnings on the follow- ing pages.
  • Page 25 Overview of warning indicators Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel EWS! lights up red is displayed Electronic immobilizer is active ( flashes red Coolant tempera- Coolant temperature too high ( ture display flashes lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode Engine warning ( flashes yellow...
  • Page 26 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel LAMPS! lights up yellow is indi- Taillight and front lights defective cated VDS! lights up yellow is shown in Motorcycle has fallen over ( the empty display VDS! lights up yellow is displayed Fall sensor defective ( flashes...
  • Page 27 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel lights up ASC switched off ( lights up ASC error ( flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC switched off ( lights up DTC error ( DWALO! lights up yellow...
  • Page 28 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning lamps display panel D-ESA! lights up yellow is indi- Dynamic ESA error ( cated NO CAN lights up red is dis- CAN open/short circuit ( played NO CODING lights up yellow Encoding missing ( displayed SERVICE! lights up yellow...
  • Page 29 In exceptional cases, the frequently be too high, have placed, preferably by an autho- engine stops and can no longer the fault rectified as quickly rized BMW Motorrad retailer. be started. as possible by an authorized Coolant temperature too workshop, preferably an autho-...
  • Page 30 WARNING light and brake light defective. ized service facility, preferably The diode taillight must be re- an authorized BMW Motorrad Overlooking the motorcy- placed. Please contact a spe- Retailer. cle in traffic due to the light...
  • Page 31 BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Replacing light source of right- Dealer. hand parking light ( 145). Light source for combined tail- light and brake light defective. Front lights defective Possible cause: The diode taillight must be re- Light source for low-beam or General warning light lights placed.

  • Page 32: Asc Intervention

    (Vertical Down Sensor) is ABS indicator light lights authorized service facility, displayed. preferably an authorized Possible cause: BMW Motorrad Dealer. Possible cause: A defect was determined in the The ABS system has been deac- ASC intervention fall sensor. tivated by the rider.

  • Page 33: Asc Switched Off

    ASC self-diagnosis not ASC switched off preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Dealer. completed ASC indicator and warning light lights up. ASC indicator and warning DTC intervention light flashes slowly. Possible cause: with Dynamic Traction Control Possible cause: The ASC system has been deac- (DTC) tivated by the rider.
  • Page 34 DTC indicator light flashes DTC indicator light lights authorized service facility, slowly. preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Dealer. Possible cause: Possible cause: DWA battery charge level The DTC system has been deac- DTC self-diagnosis not tivated by the rider. completed Switching on DTC ( 50).
  • Page 35 Contact an authorized service Contact an authorized service (Controller Area Net- facility, preferably an authorized facility, preferably an authorized work) is displayed. BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer. Possible cause: A defect was determined in the DWA battery drained Dynamic ESA error Controller Area Network.

  • Page 36: Service Display

    If service is due within 700 miles, Consult a certified workshop, the remaining distance 1 is dis- preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for played and is counted down in steps of 100 miles. It is briefly setting of the date.

  • Page 37: Cruising Range

    Cruising range Do not drive to the extent that display after the fuel reserve the fuel tank is completely level is reached. empty. After refueling, the travel range is recalculated when the fuel Possible cause: quantity is greater than the fuel At the most, the fuel tank still reserve.

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Ignition ......38 Heated handlebar grips ... . . 57 Emergency on/off switch (kill Seat .

  • Page 40: Ignition

    Please left or right. The ignition key can now be contact an authorized workshop If the slope of the road permits, removed. for this purpose, preferably an turn the handlebars to the left. authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 41 Switching on ignition with Dynamic Traction Control Battery can be recharged via (DTC) onboard socket. The ignition key can now be DTC self-diagnosis is per- removed. formed. ( EWS Electronic Switch off ignition immobilizer The motorcycle's electronic circuitry monitors the data stored in the ignition key through a ring antenna incorporated Insert motorcycle key into the...

  • Page 42: Emergency On/Off Switch

    Always store further vehicle keys separately from the ignition key. If you lose one of your motorcy- cle keys, you can have it disabled by your authorized BMW motor- cycle retailer. When having a key disabled you should also bring all of the mo- torcycle's remaining keys with you.

  • Page 43: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Hazard warning Pull switch 1 toward rear to NOTICE actuate headlight flasher. flashers The parking lights are a strain Parking lights Operating hazard warning on the battery. Do not leave the flashers Switch off ignition ( 39). ignition switched on longer than Switch on ignition ( 39).

  • Page 44: Turn Indicators

    BMW Motorrad retailer. Factory setting: Riding time = 10 s Distance = 300 m Press button 1 to switch on Press button 1 to left to switch hazard warning flashers. on left-side turn indicators. Ignition can be switched off.

  • Page 45: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Overview of main menu Odometer Standard display Select displays in multi- function display ( 44). LAPTIMER ( RACE INFO ( SETUP MENU ( TRIP 1 / TRIP 2 Reset tripmeter ( 45). Average consumption and average speed Reset average data 45).
  • Page 46 RANGE Selecting displays in Cruising range Repeatedly press INFO 2 until TRIP 1 desired display is selected. Trip distance 1 multifunction display TRIP 2 The following displays are avail- Trip distance 2 Switch on ignition. able: Average consumption All information required for LAPTIMER: The lap times volume per distance or vice operation on public roads is...

  • Page 47: Resetting Tripmeter

    Resetting average data shown, press and hold INFO 2 to open the respective menu. Switching on ignition. Resetting tripmeter Switch on ignition. Briefly press TRIP 1 repeatedly until average value to be reset is displayed. Briefly press TRIP 1 repeatedly AVG is indicated.

  • Page 48: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    DWA alarm, an alarm Confirmation tone sounds once tone sounds and the turn indi- (if programmed). cators flash. The type of alarm DWA is now switched off. sound can be set by an autho- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
  • Page 49 Adjusting DWA Switch on ignition ( 39). Briefly press INFO 1 repeatedly Briefly press INFO 1 repeat- SETUP EQUIPMENT SETUP until edly until menu item ENTER EQIP: DWA is displayed. is displayed. AUTO Press and hold INFO 1 to open Display line 2 shows Briefly press INFO 1 repeatedly SETUP EQUIPMENT...

  • Page 50: Clock

    SETUP EQUIPMENT Clock Automatic Stability menu is opened. Control Setting clock Briefly press INFO 2 repeatedly Deactivating ASC The motorcycle is stopped. SETUP EQIP:CLOCK until Switch on ignition. TIME is displayed. Switch on the ignition. Press and hold INFO 2. NOTICE Minutes 4 flash.

  • Page 51: Dynamic Traction Control

    Dynamic Traction ASC indicator and warning ASC indicator and warning light starts to light up. light goes out, and starts Control to flash if self-diagnosis has not Release button 1 within two with Dynamic Traction Control been completed. seconds. (DTC) Release button 1 within two ASC indicator and warning seconds.

  • Page 52: Anti-Lock Brake System

    Anti-Lock Brake has not been completed, it be- DTC indicator light starts to light up. gins to flash. System Release button 1 within two Release button 1 within two Deactivate ABS seconds. seconds. Switch on the ignition. DTC indicator light remains DTC indicator light contin- off or continues to flash.

  • Page 53: Electronic Suspension Adjust

    Electronic suspension The ASC/DTC setting remains cator light 3 and then the ABS unchanged. indicator and warning light 2 adjustment change their display behavior. ABS indicator light lights with Dynamic ESA The ASC/DTC setting remains unchanged. Release button 1 within two Setting suspension ABS indicator light goes seconds.

  • Page 54: Riding Mode

    One-up NOTICE Use of the riding modes The damping cannot be adjusted One-up with luggage BMW Motorrad has developed 4 while the motorcycle is being riding scenarios for your motor- ridden. cycle from which you can select Two-up (with luggage)
  • Page 55 with Dynamic ESA NOTICE Each time the riding mode is changed, first the basic damp- Details on the selectable driving ing setting is provided. Then it modes are provided in the chap- is possible to choose from the ter "Technology in Detail". ROAD and DYNAMIC damping versions.
  • Page 56 DYNAMIC PRO : For sporty WARNING riding (with coding plug in- stalled only). Increased engine perfor- When the vehicle is stationary, mance in all riding modes the selected riding mode is ac- by inserting the coding plug tivated after approx. 2 seconds. on motorcycles with power The new riding mode is acti- reduction.

  • Page 57: Cruise-Control System

    Switching on cruise- Malfunctions Adjustment range of After removing the encoding control system cruise-control system plug, refit the cover cap. 12...130 mph (20...210 km/h) Press in locking device 2 and pull off cap 3. Cruise-control system indi- Install coding plug 4. cator light lights up.
  • Page 58 tion, the cruise-control system Press button 1 forward and The motorcycle decelerates hold. steplessly. is automatically deactivated for safety reasons. The motorcycle accelerates If the button 1 is no longer steplessly. pressed, the speed achieved Cruise-control system indicator is maintained and saved. If the button 1 is no longer light goes out.

  • Page 59: Heated Handlebar Grips

    Heated handlebar grips grip, the motorcycle will decel- NOTICE erate only to the cruising speed with heated handlebar grips saved in memory, even though If the heated handlebar grips you might have intended slowing Operating heated grips threaten to overheat, they are to a lower speed.

  • Page 60: Seat

    Icon for heating stages is hid- Lay the seat on a clean sur- den. face. The heating is deactivated. Install seat Seat Removing seat Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. The icon for the second heating stage 2 is displayed.

  • Page 61: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU Overview SETUP MENU Select submenu ( 60). SETUP EQUIPMENT Display submenu. with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) SETUP RACETRACK Display submenu. Exit SETUP MENU Exit settings ( 62). — Solid line means: briefly press TRIP/INFO rocker switch. ‑ ‑ Dotted line means: press and hold TRIP/INFO rocker switch.
  • Page 62 Selecting submenu or leave deactivated Press and hold INFO 2. DWA AUTO OFF SETUP The first submenu The motorcycle is stopped. EQUIPMENT ENTER is of- Set time display The onboard computer is dis- CLOCK TIME fered. played. Set brightness Briefly press TRIP 1 or INFO 2 DISP BRIGHT repeatedly until desired sub- menu is offered.
  • Page 63 SETUP RACETRACK with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with Dynamic Traction Control Changeover of the headlight (DTC) flasher button for starting time Set LAPTIMER display LAPTM TRIG recording. version: Running lap time AUTO : Operation via headlight LAPTM RUN , the required flasher button or infrared re- time for the previous lap LAPTM TRIG MAN-...
  • Page 64 Exiting settings Repeatedly press TRIP 1 or SETUP MENU INFO 2 until EXIT is displayed. Press and hold INFO 2 to exit SETUP MENU SETUP MENU ENTER indicated. Press and hold TRIP 1 until multifunction display is switched over to standard display.

  • Page 65: Setup Equipment

    SETUP EQUIPMENT Switch-on speed of Switch-off speed of shifting flasher shifting flasher Display brightness Adjustment of the switch-on Adjustment of the switch-off Five different intensities are avail- speed for the shiftpoint light. speed for the shiftpoint light. able for adjusting the display Reading display range Reading display range brightness.
  • Page 66 Brightness of shifting Flashing frequency of GPS time flasher shiftpoint light with preparation for navigation system with navigation system Adjustment of shifting flasher Adjustment of flashing frequency brightness as a percentage of of shifting flasher in Hz (1/s). the maximum brightness. Reading display range Selection of the time: The The shifting flasher remains...

  • Page 67: Laptimer

    LAPTIMER LAP TIMER The fastest of the stored laps, marked with "BESTLAP" The display in these lines Multifunction display can be switched over. The all-time best lap time, without a marking Individualize LAPTIMER 67). The running time of the current LAPTIMER display struc- ture ( The possible combinations are...
  • Page 68 Overview of LAP TIMER Interrupt/continue time en- try. ( Start time recording 67). Individualize LAPTIMER 67). — Solid line means: briefly press TRIP/INFO rocker switch. ‑ ‑ Dotted line means: press and hold TRIP/INFO rocker switch.
  • Page 69 Individualizing LAPTIMER LAPTIMER display structure When driving over Start/Finish line, press button 1 again to start recording for next race Starting time recording lap. The data of the preceding race The LAPTIMER is opened. lap will be saved. 2 restarts at 00:00:00 If the display mode is exited during a recording, then the...
  • Page 70 the right-hand fairing side panel 171). In the SETUP RACETRACK, the LAPTIMER trigger mode must be set to LAPTM TRIG AUTO or LAPTM TRIG EX- TERN ( 78). Operation with the headlight flasher button is also possible Press and hold TRIP 1 to inter- Press and hold TRIP 1 to stop with the integrated infrared re- rupt time recording.
  • Page 71 mode does counting begin at lap 1 again. is displayed.

  • Page 72: Race Info

    RACE INFO RACE INFO Part 1 Delete all-time best lap. Information on current best Three displays in alterna- tion Information on race lap Deleting currently best lap. Information on last lap Deleting the last lap. Information on additional laps Select saved lap ( 72).
  • Page 73 RACE INFO Part 2 Information on lap 01 Select saved lap ( 72). Information on race lap Delete lap ( 73). Information on lap 02 Total of all lap times and lap distances Clear recording ( 73). Delete all-time best lap. Exit RACE INFO ( 74).
  • Page 74 Selecting saved lap der; each time TRIP 1 is pressed, Information on race lap they are displayed in the reverse The motorcycle is stopped. order: RACE INFO is displayed. BEST- All-time best lap time EVER BEST Best stored lap time LAST Last stored lap time LAP 01...
  • Page 75 ing lap number is also displayed. Time of displayed race lap. Either briefly press INFO 2 to skip deleting of all-time best If the all-time best lap does not Driving mode used most lap. have a lap number, it is from a for driving;...
  • Page 76 BEST Exiting RACE INFO Activating standard : The lap that previously had been the second best lap display is adopted as the new best lap. LAST : The lap that previously had been the second-to-the- last lap is adopted as the new last lap.
  • Page 77 is displayed.

  • Page 78: Setup Racetrack

    SETUP RACETRACK LAPTIMER display structure The LAPTIMER display struc- ture can be selected from six ver- sions. Version 2 Version 3 The required time of the previous The required time of the previous lap is shown in the third line and lap is shown in the third line and the running time of the current the best lap time of the stored...
  • Page 79 Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 Running time of the current lap The funning time of the current The third line remains empty and is shown in the third line and the lap is shown in the third line and the running time of the current total of all lap times is shown in the all-time best lap time (...
  • Page 80 Display duration for last Anti-rebound time for Reading display range stopped time starting a new lap OFF, 10, 30, 45, 60 Factory setting: 10 LAP TIMER trigger mode Adjustment of the display dura- When determining the lap times, tion in seconds. the time can be set which must elapse after the first received sig- After the start of a new lap, the...
  • Page 81 MANUAL: Only the headlight flasher button is accepted as a trigger source.

  • Page 83: Setting

    Setting Windshield ......82 Mirrors ......82 Headlight .

  • Page 84: Windshield

    Windshield Adjusting mirror arm The windshield is held in the upper or lower end positions Adjusting windshield by spring force. The motorcycle is stopped. Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Slide up protective cap 1 for threaded connection on mirror arm. Loosen lock nut 2. WARNING Turn mirror arm into desired position.

  • Page 85: Headlight

    No special adjustments or proce- an authorized BMW Motorrad dures are required prior to oper- retailer. ating the motorcycle in a coun- try where traffic travels on the...

  • Page 86: Brakes

    Brakes to position 5: Smallest distance between handlebar grip and Adjusting brake lever brake lever WARNING Spring preload Modified position of the without Dynamic ESA brake-fluid reservoir. Setting Air in the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fit- The spring preload must be ting or the handlebars.
  • Page 87 Adjusting spring preload Adjustment of spring at rear wheel preload dependent on Park motorcycle, ensuring that loading support surface is firm and Spring deflection of rear wheel level. 0.39 in (10 mm) (One-up with- Make sure there is no load on the motorcycle, removing any out load) cargo or luggage.

  • Page 88: Damping

    tool kit to turn the adjustment An increase in spring preload ring 2 in direction B. requires firmer damping, a re- duction in spring preload re- To decrease the spring deflec- tion (increase spring preload), quires softer damping. use the tool from the onboard Adjust compression tool kit to turn the adjustment damping on front wheel...
  • Page 89 Compression stage, ba- Rebound stage, basic sic setting, front setting, front Position 3 (standard setting Position 3 (standard setting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Position 7 (sport-oriented set- Position 7 (sport-oriented set- ting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) ting with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Rebound-stage damping Factory settings at front...
  • Page 90 ing 2 points to higher figure on scale. To decrease damping: turn adjusting screw with tool from onboard tool kit so that mark- ing 2 points to a lower figure on the scale. Rebound stage, basic setting, rear Adjust rebound-stage damping Position 5 (One-up without with adjusting screw 1 and yel- load)

  • Page 91: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....90 Observe checklist ....93 Starting .

  • Page 92: Safety Instructions

    Your authorized Test the clearance of your mo- loading information. BMW Motorrad retailer will be torcycle at an angle in safe sit- happy to advise you and has Adjust spring preload and uations.
  • Page 93 Top speed to the center of the motorcycle Speed limit for driving as possible. with tank rucksack DANGER Observe the maximum pay- load and maximum speed as max 99 mph (max 160 km/h) Maximum speed of the mo- indicated on the label in the torcycle is higher than the case (see also the chapter Speed...

  • Page 94: Catalytic Converter

    Do not run the engine in Do not run the fuel tank dry. Overheating caused by insuffi- closed rooms. cient cooling. In extreme cases, Do not run the engine with the the motorcycle could catch fire. spark-plug cap removed. Burn hazard Do not allow the engine to idle Stop the engine immediately if unnecessarily.

  • Page 95: Observe Checklist

    Observe checklist with Dynamic ESA ASC self-diagnosis is per- formed. ( Setting suspension compliance Use the following checklist to with Dynamic Traction Control 51). check your motorcycle at regu- (DTC) lar intervals. Check engine oil level ( 125). DTC self-diagnosis is per- Check front brake pad thick- formed.
  • Page 96 Pre-Ride-Check The general warning light 2 lights up red. During the "Pre-Ride-Check", the instrument-cluster module ex- All segments are shown in the ecutes a test routine to check display. the status of the warning lights, the tachometer and the display. The warning and indicator lights Starting the engine before the 4 light up.
  • Page 97 ABS indicator light flashes. The self-diagnosis routine Have the malfunction corrected is determining whether as soon as possible at an BMW Motorrad ASC is ready for authorized service facility, ABS self-diagnosis operation. The self-diagnosis preferably an authorized completed routine runs automatically when BMW Motorrad Retailer.
  • Page 98 Checks diagnosis-capable sys- available, as the self-diagnosis is determining whether tem components when motor- function has not been BMW Motorrad DTC is ready for cycle starts to move. completed. (To check wheel operation. The self-diagnosis ASC indicator and warning speed sensors, motorcycle routine runs automatically when light flashes slowly.

  • Page 99: Breaking In

    The DTC symbol is no longer preferably an authorized displayed. <9000 min (Odometer BMW Motorrad Dealer. reading 186...621 miles Watch all warning and indicator (300...1000 km)) Breaking in lights on the display. no full throttle (Odometer...

  • Page 100: Shifting Gears

    Tires Shifting gears Mileage until running-in New tires have a smooth sur- check Shiftpoint light face. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at 300...750 miles various lean angles until the tires (500...1200 km) are run in. This running in proce- Speed monitoring dure is essential if the tires are to function until running-in...
  • Page 101 The throttle twistgrip must be major load change reactions. open when upshifting. BMW Motorrad recommends The throttle twistgrip must be only changing gear using the closed when downshifting. clutch in such situations. The...

  • Page 102: Brakes

    Locking up of the front wheel change. Loss of braking action. Destruc- is prevented by BMW Motorrad tion of the brakes caused by Brakes Race ABS. overheating. With the frequently instructed...
  • Page 103 Wet, soiled brakes Brake early until the full braking Support by ABS Pro action is available again. RAIN and ROAD: Maximum Moisture and dirt on the brake support. rotors and the brake pads result ABS Pro DYNAMIC: Less support. in a decrease in the braking ac- with ABS Pro tion.

  • Page 104: Parking Your Motorcycle

    scope of the physical riding Fold out side stand and park Always check that the ground limits. motorcycle. under the stand is level and firm. NOTICE ATTENTION ATTENTION ABS Pro was not developed to Loading of the side stand increase the individual braking with additional weight.
  • Page 105 Recommended fuel qual- ATTENTION ATTENTION Leaded fuel. Fuel attacks plastic surfaces. Premium grade unleaded fuel Damage to the catalytic con- Surfaces become unattractive or (max. 10 % ethanol, E10) verter. cloudy. 91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON) Do not refuel with leaded gaso- Immediately clean plastic parts 91 AKI line or gasoline with metallic...

  • Page 106: Securing Motorcycle For Trans

    Securing motorcycle NOTICE for transport The "usable fuel quantity" indi- Protect all component surfaces cated in the Technical data is the against which straps are routed fuel quantity, which can be refu- against scratching. For exam- eled, if the fuel tank was com- ple, use adhesive tape or soft pletely emptied, i.e., if the engine cloths.
  • Page 107 with the assistance of a second Tension straps downward. person. Push motorcycle onto transport surface, and do not place on side stand. Fasten rear straps on both sides to the passenger foot- pegs and then tighten them. Tension all straps evenly; the motorcycle should be pulled down against its springs with ATTENTION...

  • Page 109: Technology In De

    Technology in detail General instructions ....108 Anti-Lock Brake System ... 108 Traction Control ....111 Dynamic ESA .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    The integrated pressure buildup force. This enables the wheels technology is available at: to continue to turn and maintains is supported with ABS switched bmw-motorrad.com/technol- off. driving stability regardless of the road surface condition. Do not carry out Burn Out.
  • Page 111 In what ways is the that the front wheel does not of the front and rear wheel are BMW Motorrad Race ABS lock up until very late, if at all. compared. If implausible values noticeable to the rider?
  • Page 112 BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- Accident hazard on the respective riding situa- able to counteract their effects. To ensure that the tion.

  • Page 113: Traction Control

    braking. This results in a slower Special situations With taking the angle into ac- pressure buildup. In addition, the count: Dynamic Traction Con- As lean angles increase, accel- pressure modulation in the range trol DTC eration potential is also progres- of the ABS control is more uni- DTC conveniently controls and sively restricted by the laws of...

  • Page 114: Dynamic Esa

    BMW Motorrad completed before the error will If the front wheel loses con- be displayed. tact with the ground under ex- DTC. treme acceleration, the ASC or Under the following unusual rid- Dynamic ESA DTC function reduces the engine...

  • Page 115: Riding Mode

    DYNAMIC series tires recommended by changed by the rider. DYNAMIC PRO (with coding plug DYNAMIC BMW Motorrad. The If the coding plug is not installed, installed only) driving mode assumes the default set by the riding Each riding mode affects the be-...

  • Page 116: Rain Riding Mode

    RAIN riding mode Changing setting with ABS Pro ABS Pro is fully available. The The process of changing over Wet roads inclination the motorcycle has the functions in the engine man- RAIN riding mode offers when braking in curves is re- agement system, ABS and ASC safety and riding stability on wet duced to a minimum.

  • Page 117: Road Riding Mode

    rear wheel is to remain on the The front wheel lift-off detec- The overrun acoustics are de- tion is switched on and pre- activated. ground at all times. vents the front wheel from lift- ROAD riding mode with ABS Pro ing off.

  • Page 118: Dynamic Riding Mode

    with Dynamic Traction Control the torque curve for maximum wheel can lift off the ground (DTC) torque applies. The operat- slightly! ing permit for public roads is Support for integral pressure voided. buildup is reduced. The DTC system intervenes The overrun cutoff is activated. ABS for rear wheel is activated.

  • Page 119: Dynamic Pro Riding Mode

    DYNAMIC PRO riding The shortest braking distance with Dynamic ESA can be achieved. Dynamic ESA mode The lift-off detection for the It is possible to choose from with Pro riding modes rear wheel now only provided the ROAD and DYNAMIC minimum support.

  • Page 120: Switchable Chassis Control Sys

    Switchable chassis DTC now only offers minimal with Dynamic ESA support. Dynamic ESA control systems The slip is greatest in the DY- It is possible to choose from Riding without ABS, ASC NAMIC PRO riding mode. the ROAD and DYNAMIC or DTC The maximum acceleration is damping versions.

  • Page 121: Pro Gear Shift Assistant

    The rear wheel lift-off detection The front wheel lift-off detec- upshifting, but must instead is deactivated. The rear wheel tion is deactivated. Any desired remain open. can lift off the ground! wheelies are possible. Flipping During deceleration and down- over backwards is possible! shifts (throttle valve closed) the with ABS Pro engine speed is automatically...
  • Page 122 before the Pro Gear Shift Upshifts Assistant can execute a new gear Upshifting is supported until change. The load factor (throttle the idling speed is reached in grip position) should remain the target gear. constant both prior to and during This prevents the idling speed execution of shifts using the Pro from being dropped below.

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....122 Fuses ......156 Onboard tool kit .

  • Page 124: General Instructions

    DVD, which sert Adjusting rebound-stage you can obtain from your autho- Phillips PH1 and Torx T25 damping at rear wheel rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Removing fairing side 87). panel ( 148). Special tools and thorough spe- Spare fuses with gripper...

  • Page 125: Front Wheel Stand

    Removing battery without center stand 154). Place motorcycle on an auxil- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- Front wheel stand ommends the BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand. Mounting auxiliary stand Mount rear-wheel stands on front wheel 124). ATTENTION Use of the BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 126: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand adapter inserted into the front suspension. Mounting rear-wheel Adjust the height of the aux- stands iliary stand so that the front wheel is lifted slightly off the ground. Install the service adapter (83 30 2 152 841) 1 on the left and right into the rear wheel swinging arm, tightening to Use basic stand with part num-...

  • Page 127: Engine Oil

    Only check the oil level after a longer journey or when the engine is warm. Make sure ground is level and firm and hold motorcycle at op- erating temperature vertically. Allow engine to run in neutral for one minute. Switch off ignition. Turn in the bracket 2 with the Attach the rear wheel stand to long sides facing the outside.

  • Page 128: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Have oil level corrected at ATTENTION an authorized service facility, between MIN- and MAX mark preferably an authorized Too little or too much engine BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine oil, capacity oil. Engine damage Topping up engine oil Always make sure that the oil...

  • Page 129: Brake System

    Have the brakes checked at an pad thickness. pads 1. authorized workshop, preferably Reduced braking action. Damage an authorized BMW Motorrad to the brake. retailer. In order to ensure the operat- ing reliability of the brake sys- tem, make sure that the brake...
  • Page 130 Park motorcycle, ensuring that an authorized service facil- support surface is firm and ity, preferably an authorized level. BMW Motorrad retailer. If genuine BMW Motorrad brake pads are not installed, be sure to check thickness of brake-pad carrier plate. Rear brake-pad wear limit WARNING min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
  • Page 131 Make sure ground is level and as possible by an authorized firm and place motorcycle on The brake fluid level in the brake- workshop, preferably an autho- its center stand. fluid reservoir drops due to brake rized BMW Motorrad retailer. pad wear.

  • Page 132: Clutch

    Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an autho- rized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Rear brake fluid level Clutch Brake fluid, DOT4 Checking clutch function The brake fluid level must Pull back the clutch lever.

  • Page 133: Coolant

    Checking clutch lever play Adjusting clutch lever Coolant play Checking coolant level Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Operate clutch lever 1 until resistance is felt. To increase clutch play: turn Measure clutch play A be- the screw 2 into handlebar fit- tween handlebar fitting and ting.

  • Page 134: Tires

    Topping up coolant Poorer handling characteristic of the motorcycle. Reduced life of tires. Ensure proper tire inflation pressure. WARNING Valve inserts open of their own accord at high speeds. Sudden loss of tire inflation pres- Coolant, specified level Open cap 1 of expansion tank. sure.

  • Page 135: Wheel Rims And Tires

    Correct tire pressure. Park motorcycle, ensuring that For every size of tire, Wheel rims and tires support surface is firm and BMW Motorrad has tested and level. approved certain makes as Checking wheel rims Measure tire tread depth in roadworthy. BMW Motorrad...

  • Page 136: Removing Front Wheel

    Removing front wheel The wheel sizes play a major role Place motorcycle on an auxil- in the ASC and DTC suspension- iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- control systems. The diameter ommends BMW Motorrad rear- and width of the wheels stored wheel stand.
  • Page 137 Carefully pull brake calipers back and outward to remove them from brake rotors. Raise front of motorcy- cle, preferably using a BMW Motorrad front wheel stand, continuing until the wheel rotates freely. Mount auxiliary stand on front Push brake pads 1 slightly Remove screw 1.

  • Page 138: Installing Front Wheel

    Pull quick-release axle 1 out Remove spacer bushing 1 from cialized workshop, preferably while supporting the front the wheel hub. an authorized BMW Motorrad wheel. retailer. Installing front wheel Place front wheel down and roll it forward out of the front WARNING suspension.
  • Page 139 Mount auxiliary stand on front ATTENTION wheel ( 123). Front wheel installation op- posite the running direction. Accident hazard Observe running direction ar- rows on tire or rim. Roll front wheel into front suspension. Clamping screw in axle adapter Install screw 1 with specified Tightening sequence: Tighten torque.
  • Page 140 Tighten axle clamping screws 1 Install securing screws 4 on left Clamping screw in axle to appropriate torque. and right with specified torque. adapter Radial brake calipers on Tightening sequence: Tighten the axle adapter the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other 28 lb/ft (38 Nm) each time Remove adhesive tape from...

  • Page 141: Removing Rear Wheel

    6 lb/ft (8 Nm) back. slide axle as far as possible to- Removing rear wheel ward inside. Raise motorcycle, preferably with a BMW Motorrad rear- wheel stand. Mount rear-wheel stands 124). Support the rear wheel, e.g., with a wooden block, so that...
  • Page 142 Remove quick-release axle 2 Remove screw 1 and detach Roll rear wheel toward rear and take out adjusting plate 1. brake line from bracket 2. out of swing arm while pulling brake caliper carrier 1 toward rear until rear-wheel rim can be guided past it.

  • Page 143: Installing Rear Wheel

    Damage or loosening of screwed connections. Always have the tightening torques checked by a spe- cialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Make sure that wheel speed sensor 1 is not damaged when Roll rear wheel on support into rolling in rear wheel.

  • Page 144: Light Sources

    through the shim in the brake- caliper support and the rear wheel. Make sure that quick-release axle meets the recess for key surfaces. Roll rear wheel as far forward Fasten brake line in holder 2 as possible and lay chain 1 on and install screw 1.
  • Page 145 Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Switch off ignition. Remove the cover 2 to replace Release wire spring 4 from the light source for the high- catch on left and right and fold beam headlight. Remove light source 5 from the socket.
  • Page 146 circumstances the high levels of Install cover. heat radiation can damage the Replacing light source for headlight assembly. left-hand parking light Bulbs for low-beam Park motorcycle, ensuring that headlight support surface is firm and level. H7 / 12 V / 55 W Switch off ignition.
  • Page 147 Replace defective light source. Bulb for parking light W3W / 12 V / 3 W To prevent dirt from being de- posited on the glass surface, always use a clean, dry cloth to hold the light source. Push retainer 2 downward (us- Insert socket 3 in headlight ing a screwdriver if necessary) housing so that retainer 2 en-...
  • Page 148 Remove cover 1. Remove light source 4 from Insert light source 4 in light socket. source socket. Replace defective light source. Bulb for parking light W3W / 12 V / 3 W To prevent contaminants from being deposited on the glass surface, always use a clean, dry Push retainer 2 downward (us- cloth to hold the light source.
  • Page 149 Install cover. Replacing defective light source. Replacing front and Bulbs for flashing turn rear turn indicator light indicators, front sources Park motorcycle, ensuring that RY10W / 12 V / 10 W support surface is firm and with LED turn indicators level.

  • Page 150: Fairings And Panels

    Contact an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Fairings and panels Removing fairing side panel NOTICE Install light source 2 in light Install screw 1. The working steps described housing by turning it clockwise. Diode taillight here for the right fairing side...
  • Page 151 Installing fairing side Releasing inner trim panel Park motorcycle, ensuring that support surface is firm and level. Remove screw 1 on inside of fairing side panel. Insert fairing side panel 2 in retaining clips 4 and push-in fasteners 3. Remove screws 1. Pull inner trim 2 out of upper section of fairing 3.

  • Page 152: Jump-Starting

    Align inner trim and insert in ATTENTION upper section of fairing 3. Current too high when jump- starting the motorcycle Cable fire or damage to the vehi- cle electronics Do not jump-start the motor- cycle using the power socket, only via the battery terminal. Release inner trim 2.

  • Page 153: Battery

    NOTICE donor battery's negative Compliance with the points be- terminal while connecting low is important in order to maxi- BMW Motorrad has developed a the other end to discharged mize battery life: trickle-charger specially designed battery's negative terminal. Keep the surface of the battery...
  • Page 154 9 V; with is fully charged. The onboard your authorized BMW Motorrad the ignition switched on, socket is switched off when this retailer. the indicator lights and the happens.
  • Page 155 Charge battery using a suitable Removing seat ( 58). with anti-theft alarm system charger. (DWA) Comply with operating instruc- tions of charger. Once battery is fully charged, disconnect charger's terminal clips from battery terminals. NOTICE In the case of longer periods when the motorcycle is not be- ing used, the battery must be ATTENTION...
  • Page 156 Connecting battery to with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) vehicle Remove the screw 1. Remove bracket 2. First install positive battery ca- Lift out battery 3 upwards; if it First install positive battery ca- is difficult to move, moving it ble 2. ble 2.

  • Page 157: Install Battery

    (DWA) display. (DWA) Consult a certified service fa- cility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for set- ting of the date. Remove the screw 1. Place battery 3 in battery com- partment, positive terminal on Remove bracket 2.

  • Page 158: Fuses

    Replace defective fuses with the electrical system checked by new fuses. an authorized specialized work- shop, preferably an authorized Switch off ignition. BMW Motorrad retailer. Park motorcycle, ensuring that Fuse 1 support surface is firm and Remount fuse box 2. Make level.

  • Page 159: Chain

    To extend and maximize 30 A (BCO, controller, isolating the chain's service life relay) BMW Motorrad recommends using BMW Motorrad chain Chain lubricant or: Lubricating chain Lubricant Using a screwdriver, push the ATTENTION...

  • Page 160: Adjusting Chain Tension

    Contact an authorized service Adjust chain tension with ad- Rotate rear wheel toward front facility, preferably an authorized justing screws 2 on left and of vehicle until the chain is ten- BMW Motorrad retailer. right. sioned. Check chain tension ( 157).

  • Page 161: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....160 Onboard power sockets ... 160 Case ....... 161 Topcase .

  • Page 162: General Instructions

    Use of products from other BMW assumes responsibility for connected to the power sock- manufacturers. these products. BMW shall not ets can be operated. Safety risk be liable for unapproved parts and accessory products of any...

  • Page 163: Case

    duce the strain on the onboard electrical system. Additional devices with low power con- sumption are possibly not de- tected by the vehicle electron- ics. In these cases, onboard sockets are already switched off shortly after the ignition is switched off. In case of insufficient battery OPEN OPEN...
  • Page 164 Then lift case out of lower mounting. Mounting case with left/right case carrier Turn key 1 to position Insert case in case carrier 1, LEASE then swing as far as possible onto mount 2. Pull black release lever 3 ( LEASE ) upward while simulta- neously pushing the case into...

  • Page 165: Topcase

    If you cannot find your combi- nation of motorcycle and case on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. If a case wobbles or is difficult to Use the screws 1 inside the case...
  • Page 166 ensure that the key is not in the Topcase lid opens. Topcase. Closing Topcase with luggage carrier Turn key in Topcase lock into Position 1. Press release lever 1 down un- til it engages. Pull release lever 1 all the way Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove.
  • Page 167 Mounting Topcase with luggage carrier WARNING Improperly fastened Top- case. Impairment of riding safety. Topcase must not shake and Turn key in Topcase lock into must be fastened clearance- Hook Topcase into luggage Position 1. free. rack. Make sure that hooks 2 engage securely in their re- Handle pops out.

  • Page 168: Navigation System

    Topcase. If you cannot find your combina- tion of motorcycle and topcase on the label, contact your BMW Motorrad Retailer. The following values apply to the combination described here: Insert navigation device in...
  • Page 169 Swing navigation device 5 to- Press locking device 1. Swing cover 5 toward front and ward front and press into de- press into detent 6 at upper Marking 2 indicates unlocking. tent 6 at upper edge. edge. Remove navigation device 3. Navigation device engages.
  • Page 170 The function is triggered by tooth on the Compass and Medi- the handlebars using the Multi- long actuation to the left. aplayer page. Controller. Menu items on the BMW special menu are selected by turning the Multi-Controller.
  • Page 171 Compass page (only displayed when a phone BMW Motorrad communication Turning increases or reduces is connected). system. volume of a BMW Motorrad Detour: Activates the detour communication system con- Mediaplayer function (only displayed if a nected via Bluetooth. Long actuation to left: Play route is active).
  • Page 172 NOTICE Security settings Detailed information cannot be The BMW Motorrad Navigator V displayed for all warnings. can be secured against unau- thorized use with a four-digit PIN Special functions Warning and status displays of (Garmin Lock).

  • Page 173: Connector For Optional Acces

    Connector for optional Under right-hand fairing A maximum of five VINs can be saved in this way. side panel accessories When the Navigator is subse- Equipment quently switched on by switching The vehicle is equipped with the on the ignition on one of those motorcycles, entry of the PIN is following connectors for special no longer necessary.

  • Page 174: Cessories

    Under left-hand fairing Underneath seat side panel with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) Connector for DWA and HP Race data logger Terminating resistor Plug for special and racing accessories: Connector for DWA and Power supply and LIN HP Race data logger Spring travel sensor for front forks (racing acces- sory)

  • Page 175: Sories

    Under rear carrier Remove fairing side panel Malfunctions 148). Remount cover cap or termi- Removing seat ( 58). nating resistor after removing connector. Unlock protective cap or ter- minating resistor and pull off Remount cover cap or termi- connector. nating resistor after removing Mount special or racing acces- connector.

  • Page 177: Care

    Care Care products ..... 176 Washing your motorcycle ..176 Cleaning sensitive motorcycle parts .

  • Page 178: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends Brake early until the brake ro- care products available at your that you use BMW insect re- tors and brake pads are dry. authorized BMW Motorrad mover to soften and wash off retailer.

  • Page 179: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    Damage to plastic surfaces. ATTENTION salt, carefully clean chrome parts Do not use abrasive cleaners or with plenty of water and BMW Use of silicone sprays for cleaners containing alcohol or auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- care of rubber seals.

  • Page 180: Store Motorcycle

    Observe checklist ( 93). Motorrad recommends remov- (preferably by using the front ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- and rear-wheel stands available mover. Then add a protective from BMW Motorrad). wax coating to the paint at these...

  • Page 181: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 180 Performance data ....193 Threaded fasteners ....181 Fuel.

  • Page 182: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start. Possible cause Remedy Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch. No fuel in tank Refueling ( 103).

  • Page 183: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Screw in front wheel quick-re- lease axle M20 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm) Clamping screw in axle adapter M8 x 35 Tighten the screws 6 times, alternating between one and the other each time 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Radial brake calipers on the axle adapter...
  • Page 184 Rear wheel Value Valid Rear-wheel quick-release axle in swinging arm M24 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm) mechanical Swinging-arm adapter on rear wheel swinging arm M8 x 40 15 lb/ft (20 Nm) Screw on adjustment ring M5 x 25 2 lb/ft (3 Nm) without Dynamic Mirrors...

  • Page 185: Fuel

    Additives (for instance, molybdenum- based substances) are prohibited, because they would attack the coatings on engine components, BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate Oil Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), Difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 186: Engine

    Engine Engine design Water/oil-cooled 4-cylinder four-cycle in-line en- gine with four valves per cylinders and two over- head cams Displacement 999 cc (999 cm Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm) Piston stroke 2 in (49.7 mm) Compression ratio 12:1 Rated output 160 hp (118 kW), at engine speed: 11000 min Torque 83 lb/ft (112 Nm), at engine speed: 9250 min...

  • Page 187: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch Transmission Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in engine housing Transmission gear ratios 1.652 (76/46 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.647 (45/17 teeth), 1st gear 2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear 1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear 1.500 (33:22 teeth), 4th gear 1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear 1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 188: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Aluminum swinging arm Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17/45 sprocket) Secondary gear ratio 2.647 Frame Frame design Aluminum composite bridge frame, load-sharing engine Location of type plate Frame at front right on steering head Location of the vehicle identification number Frame at front right on steering head...

  • Page 189: Suspension

    Suspension Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks Spring travel, front 5.9 in (150 mm), on front wheel with lowered suspension 4.7 in (120 mm), on front wheel Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Aluminum swinging arm Type of final drive Chain drive Spring travel, rear 5.5 in (140 mm), on rear wheel...

  • Page 190: Brakes

    Wheels and tires Recommended tire combinations An overview of the current tire approvals is avail- able from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com. Speed category of front/rear tires W, minimum requirement: 168 mph (270 km/h)

  • Page 191: Electrical System

    Rear wheel Rear wheel design Aluminum cast wheel Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Rear tire designation 190/55 ZR 17 Load index for rear tire At least 73 Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 1.6 oz (max 45 g) Tire inflation pressure Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) Tire pressure, rear...
  • Page 192 Battery Battery design Absorbent Glass Mat Battery voltage 12 V Battery capacity 8 Ah with anti-theft alarm system (DWA) 10 Ah Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm) Light sources Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulbs for low-beam headlight...

  • Page 193: Dimensions

    Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W with LED turn indicators Dimensions Motorcycle length 85.9 in (2183 mm), measured across license-plate carrier Motorcycle height max 55.1 in (max 1400 mm), measured above...

  • Page 194: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 74.6 in (1894 mm), without rider at unladen weight with low rider`s seat 73.2 in (1859 mm), without rider at unladen weight with lowered suspension 70.5 in (1790 mm), without rider at unladen weight Weights Unladen weight 503 lbs (228 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for...

  • Page 195: Performance Data

    Performance data Top speed Approx. 155 mph (Approx. 250 km/h)

  • Page 197: Service

    Service Reporting safety defects ... 196 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 197 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services ......197 Maintenance procedures .

  • Page 198: 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 199: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- can attend to you and your vices furnish you and your new To ensure that your BMW con- motorcycle in over 100 countries BMW motorcycle with extra se- sistently remains in optimal con- around the globe.
  • Page 200 1000 km (700 mls) be- (500...1200 km) fore the entered values. BMW Service More information on the topic of BMW service is carried out once service is available at: a year. The scope of the ser- bmw-motorrad.com/service vices performed may be de-...

  • Page 203: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule BMW running-in check Standard BMW Service 202) Engine oil change with fil- Check valve clearance Checking the engine tim- Replace all spark plugs Replacing air filter Telescopic fork oil change Change the brake fluid in the entire system...

  • Page 204: Standard Bmw Service

    Standard BMW Service Checking the tyre pressure and tread depth. The standard BMW Service in- Checking the side stands for cludes the following maintenance ease of movement. work: Lubricating the side stand. Performing the brief test using Checking the lighting and sig- the BMW Motorrad diagnosis nal system.

  • Page 205: 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 206 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 207 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 208 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 209 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 210: 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 211 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 213: Appendix

    Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi- lizer ....... . 212...

  • Page 214: Immobilizer

    FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi- Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance (1) This device may not could void the user’s cause harmful inter-...
  • Page 215 Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été la FCC annulaire. approuvée expressément Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa- conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut présente dans le des règles de la FCC.

  • Page 216: Index

    Self-diagnosis, 95 Brake fluid -Coding plug Check fluid level at rear, 130 Switching off, 48 Installing, 54 Check front fluid level, 129 Switching on, 49 Front reservoir, 13 Technology in detail, 111 Rear reservoir, 13 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Warning light, 30 Brake pads Average values Breaking in, 98...
  • Page 217 Replacing light source for left- Chain Cruise-control system Adjust tension, 158 hand parking light, 144 Operating, 55 Checking tension, 157 Replacing light source of right- Checking wear, 158 hand parking light, 145 Damping Lubricating, 157 Replacing low-beam light adjust, - without source in headlight, 142 Checklist, 93 Dynamic ESA, 86...
  • Page 218 Dynamic ESA Topping up, 126 Gearshift assistant Control, 15 Equipment, 7 Riding, 99 Operating, 51 Technology in detail, 119 Technology in detail, 112 Fairing Installing fairing side panel, 149 Hazard warning flashers Electrical system Removing fairing side Control, 15 Technical Data, 189 panel, 148 Operating, 41 Emergency on/off switch (kill...
  • Page 219 Immobilizer Interrupting time entry, 68 Motorcycle Spare key, 39 Care, 175 Operation, 65 Warning indicator, 27 Cleaning, 175 RACE INFO, 70 Indicator lights, 18 Parking, 102 Starting time recording, 67 Overview, 20 Returning to use, 178 Lights Instrument cluster Control, 15 Storage, 178 Indicator and warning lights, 18 Operating headlight flasher, 41...
  • Page 220 SETUP MENU, 59 RAIN, 114 Navigation device SETUP RACETRACK, 76 ROAD, 115 Control, 15 Underneath seat, 14 Switchable chassis control Installing, 166 systems, 118 Warning and indicator lights, 20 Removing, 167 Technology in detail, 113 Notice concerning current Paint care, 177 status, 7 Parking light, 41 Safety instructions...
  • Page 221 Spark plugs Electrical system, 189 Tire inflation pressure table, 11 Technical data, 190 Engine, 184 Top speed, 91 Speedometer, 21 Topcase Engine oil, 183 Spring preload Operating, 163 Frame, 186 adjust, - without Torques, 181 Fuel, 183 Dynamic ESA, 84 Traction Control Fuses, 189 ASC, 111...
  • Page 222 Wheels Warning lamps, 18 Checking wheel rims, 133 ABS, 30 Installing front wheel, 136 Anti-Theft Alarm System, 32, Installing rear wheel, 141 Removing front wheel, 134 ASC, 30 Removing rear wheel, 139 Coolant temperature, 27 Size change, 134 Display, 22 Technical Data, 188 DTC, 31 Windshield...
  • Page 224 Errors and omissions excepted. © 2015 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprints and duplication of this work, in whole or part, are pro- hibited without the express writ- ten approval of BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 225 Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) You'll find additional information on all aspects of your motorcycle at: bmw­motorrad.com BMW recommends *01418559437* Order No.: 01 41 8 559 437 08.2015, 2nd edition, 07...

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