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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual HP2 Sport BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 4 ≥3 l Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, Tyre cold 2.1 ±0.2 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure for sport riding BMW recommends *01417712361* Order No. 01 41 7 712 361 12.2007, 1st edition...
  • Page 5 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid- BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and Familiarise yourself with your new safe.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ..... . . 62 3 Status indicators ..19 Brake system with BMW Mo- BMW Motorrad ABS .
  • Page 7 Mirrors ..... 118 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..170 Number-plate carrier ..119 components .

  • Page 9: General Instructions

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

  • Page 10: Overview

    BMW optional ex- overview of your motorcycle. All tras originally ordered. Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on item of information.

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Currency al extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessor- The high safety and quality ies (OA). This explains why the standards of BMW motorcycles manual may also contain de- are maintained by constant scriptions of equipment which development work on designs, you have not ordered.

  • Page 13: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ....13 Underneath the seat .

  • Page 15: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Adjuster for headlight beam throw (underneath the in- strument panel) ( Clutch-fluid reservoir 129) Fuel filler neck ( Seat latch ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension (rebound stage) ( Oil-level indicator ( 123) Adjuster for spring preload,...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Power socket 112) Engine-oil filler neck 124) Adjuster for spring damp- ing, front (rebound stage, in front of fuel filler neck) Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (underneath top fork bridge) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 127) Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, front suspen- sion (compression stage) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear...

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Toolkit Type plate Table of tyre pressures Battery ( 145)

  • Page 19: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left Operation of the instrument panel ( Operating the ABS Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 61), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency-off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( Flashing turn indicators, right ( 61), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( 61), Pushbut- ton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 21: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Headlight LED strip: indicator for pro- Low-beam headlight gress of warm-up phase High-beam headlight 89), indicator for rpm Side light limit ( 21), Shift light Sensor for ambient bright- ness (for adjustment of the brightness of the LEDs and the telltale and warning lights) Telltale lights (...

  • Page 23: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Readings in ROAD mode ... . 20 Warnings ......22 ABS warnings .

  • Page 24: Readings In Road Mode

    Readings in ROAD mode Multifunction display LED strip: indicator for pro- gress of warm-up phase 89), indicator for rpm limit ( Rev. counter (digital) Speedometer Gear indicator ( Trip meter ( Stopwatch ( Control panel ( Odometer Clock ( 10 Rev. counter (analog) The ROAD mode is the default mode for riding on public roads.
  • Page 25 Telltale lights Redline warning The four LEDs on the right light up in succession as engine revs approach the rpm limit; if engine speed continues to increase all four LEDs start to flicker. Idle Turn indicators High-beam headlight Gear indicator The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the display.

  • Page 26: Warnings

    Warnings Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by 'Gen- eral' warning light 1 showing in combination with a warning sym- bol such as, for example, 2. The 'General' warning light shows red or yellow, depending on the ur- gency of the warning. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning symbols ap-...
  • Page 27 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes red Appears on the dis- Insufficient engine oil pressure (...
  • Page 28 Otherwise, the en- ≥3 l placed, preferably by an au- gine runs in emergency operating Refuelling ( thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. mode. You can continue to ride, but Engine in emergency- Fuel down to reserve bear in mind that the usual en-...
  • Page 29 Top up the engine oil ( 124) the engine or the ABS. This can an authorised BMW Motorrad result in dangerous situations. Possible cause: dealer. If possible, do not continue your The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- journey.
  • Page 30 Replacing parking-light bulb 139) Consult a specialist workshop, 141) Replacing parking-light bulb preferably an authorised BMW 141) Motorrad dealer. Bulb defective Replacing turn indicator bulbs, Bulb symbol with arrows Front light bulb defective...

  • Page 31: Abs Warnings Oe

    ABS warnings Mode of presentation ABS warnings are indicated by ABS warning light 1. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad ABS start on page ( 98), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 32 Warnings, overview Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS fault (...
  • Page 33 Self-diagnosis not with BMW Motorrad ABS completed Activate the ABS function ABS warning light flashes. ABS fault Possible cause: ABS warning light shows. The ABS function is not available, because self- Possible cause: diagnosis did not complete. The The ABS control unit has detec- motorcycle has to move forward ted a fault.

  • Page 35: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Diversity ......32 Operation ......32 Selecting display mode .

  • Page 36: Diversity

    Diversity Operation The instrument panel offers di- verse views and customisable settings. The ROAD mode provides you with all the information necessary for riding on public roads. Inform- ation of importance for racing can be viewed in RACE mode, and The cursor moves to the next this mode also enables you to line each time you press the...

  • Page 37: Selecting Display Mode

    Selecting display mode Press SET button 1 to activate The display starts with the cur- the function stated in the line rent mode and each time the Repeatedly press MENU but- you selected. button is pressed it moves one ton 2 until the cursor is to the step through the following se- left of the field.

  • Page 38: Road Mode

    ROAD mode Selecting odometer The display starts with the cur- Press and hold down SET but- rent value and each time the but- ton 1. ton is pressed it moves one step The tripmeter is reset to zero. Repeatedly press MENU but- through the following sequence: ton 2 until the cursor is to the left of the middle field.
  • Page 39 The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- sequently, BMW Motorrad re- commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. The residual-range reading ap-...
  • Page 40 The stopwatch keeps running even if you change the mode or switch off the ignition. Press the SET button while the stopwatch is running. The stopwatch shows the stopped time. Press and hold down the SET button. The stopwatch is reset to zero.

  • Page 41: Race Mode

    RACE mode Readings of the LAP monitor: ROAD mode, all measurements are resumed in RACE mode. Time expired on this lap Display in RACE mode Fastest lap time Race-time measurement is auto- In RACE mode the display shows Number of laps completed matically interrupted for each information on each lap, and this Race time expired...
  • Page 42 Display as LAP monitor Gear indicator instead of speedometer Speedometer instead of gear indicator Race time Number of laps completed Fastest lap Time expired on this lap...
  • Page 43 Display as SPEED monitor Race time Number of laps completed Highest speed on this lap Lowest speed on this lap...
  • Page 44 Selecting RACE monitor Operating RACE monitor Select SETUP mode. Select RACE mode. You can make this adjust- ment only when the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 twice. The cursor is to the left of the field.
  • Page 45 Resetting RACE monitor The cursor is to the left of the as of the second lap, the fast- field. est lap time is shown LAP + The lap counter flashes at in the SPEED monitor: If the lap counter shows a num- the fastest and slowest speeds ber other than zero: of the current lap are shown...
  • Page 46 The readings are reset. Setting freeze time for lap-time readout in the LAP monitor Select SETUP mode. You can make this adjust- ment only when the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is to the left of the field.
  • Page 47 ing which the readout remains visible appears on the display. Each time you press the but- ton the time increases by five seconds: the range is from 0 to 30 seconds. Setting upshift indicator Select SETUP mode. Press MENU button 2 once. You can make this adjust- The cursor is to the left of the ment only when the motor-...
  • Page 48 Press SET button 1 once for Repeatedly press the SET but- each step. ton until the LED you want The first LED lights up and the lights up. Each time you press the button rpm threshold for upshifting is the next LED lights up and the The number of the active LED shown (in this example LED 1 corresponding rpm threshold...
  • Page 49 Hold down the SET button un- til the hundreds number stops flashing. The time you selected is now set as the duration.

  • Page 50: Info Mode

    INFO mode Display in INFO mode In INFO mode you can call up the information stored before- hand for each race lap in RACE mode. Readings in INFO mode Highest engine rpm Average speed Number of gearshifts Lap time Lap shown and number of laps recorded Highest speed Lowest speed...
  • Page 51 Display in INFO mode Highest rpm on the lap cur- rently displayed Average speed for the lap currently displayed Number of gearshifts on the lap currently displayed Lap time for the lap cur- rently displayed Lap to which the data currently displayed apply / number of timed laps Highest speed on the lap...
  • Page 52 Using INFO mode The cursor is to the left of the field. TIME Select INFO mode. Press SET button 1 once at You can make this adjust- each step. ment only when the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is to the left of the field.
  • Page 53 The minimum for each readout is indicated by and the min! maximum by max!

  • Page 54: Settings

    Settings Setting clock Select SETUP mode. You can make this adjust- ment only when the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is to the left of the field. SELECT Repeatedly press SET but- ton 1 until SELECT Clock appears on the display.
  • Page 55 Press and hold down SET but- The instrument panel ton 1 until the hours number has automatic day/night flashes. switchover for the lighting. The brightness of the LEDs is set for Repeatedly press the SET but- daylight riding. This value is then ton until the hours number is used as the basis for reduced correct.
  • Page 56 Brightness increases each time you press the button, as indic- ated by the number of filled boxes. The LEDs are off if all the boxes are empty. Adjusting backlight Select mode. SETUP You can make this adjust- ment only when the motor- Press MENU button 2 once.
  • Page 57 Brightness increases each time you press the button, as indicated by the number of filled boxes (backlight can be dimmed, but not switched off completely). Selecting start logo Select mode. SETUP You can make this adjust- Press MENU button 2 once. ment only when the motor- The cursor is to the left of the cycle is at a standstill.
  • Page 58 The start logo toggles between activated ( ) and deactivated Restoring factory defaults Select mode. SETUP You can make this adjust- ment only when the motor- cycle is at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is to the left of the field.

  • Page 59: Infrared Receiver Oa

    Setting the lap timeout The words Factory Res. flash and all factory default set- Select SETUP mode. tings are restored. You can make this adjust- ment only when the motor- Infrared receiver cycle is at a standstill. Convenient lap timing An infrared signal provides a con- venient way of operating the in- strument panel in RACE mode.
  • Page 60 Press and hold down SET but- ton 1 until the minutes number flashes. Repeatedly press the SET but- ton until the minutes number is correct. Time range: 00:00 10:59 Hold down the SET button un- til the seconds number flashes. Press MENU button 2 once.

  • Page 61: Operation

    Hazard warning flashers ....61 Emergency off switch (kill switch) ..62 BMW Motorrad ABS ....63 Clutch .

  • Page 62: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    You receive one master key and ited period of time. one spare key, plus a key for re- The battery can be recharged with BMW Motorrad ABS moving the seat. Please consult via the on-board socket. the information on the electronic Turn the key to position 1.

  • Page 63: Electronic Immobiliser

    On level ground, always turn the You can also have your author- multifunction display. handlebars to the left to set the ised BMW Motorrad dealer bar steering lock. Always keep the spare key sep- individual keys, for example if a arately from the ignition key.

  • Page 64: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight and Switching on parking headlight flasher lights Side light Switch off the ignition. The side lights switch on auto- matically when the ignition is switched on. The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary.

  • Page 65: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Switching on right Cancelling turn indicators flashing turn indicators Switching on left flashing Switch on the ignition. turn indicators The turn indicators are can- Switch on the ignition. celled automatically after The turn indicators are can- you have ridden for approxim- celled automatically after ately 10 seconds, or covered a you have ridden for approxim-...

  • Page 66: Emergency Off Switch

    warning flashers for longer than The hazard warning flashers Hazard warning flashers absolutely necessary. are switched on. switched off. Turn-indicator telltale light If you press a turn-indicat- Emergency off switch flashes. or button with the ignition (kill switch) General warning light switched on, the turn-indicator flashes red.

  • Page 67: Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    The ABS warning light re- ABS warning light remains mains off or continues to BMW Motorrad ABS flash. The ABS function is deactiv- The ABS function is activated. Deactivating ABS function ated.

  • Page 68: Clutch

    Shift lever If you switch the ignition off then on again and the ABS Adjusting shift lever light comes back on, there is a fault in the ABS. Clutch Adjusting clutch lever If the position of the clutch fluid reservoir is changed, Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- air can enter the clutch system.

  • Page 69: Brakes

    Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist Adjusting handbrake lever workshop, preferably an author- Changing the position of ised BMW Motorrad dealer. the brake-fluid reservoir can Tighten screw 1 to the spe- allow air to penetrate the brake cified torque.

  • Page 70: Mirrors

    BMW Motorrad dealer. stub handlebar apply by analogy Tighten screw 1 to the spe- to the handbrake fitting and the cified torque.
  • Page 71 Always have the security of the Hold the clutch lever fitting in fasteners checked by a specialist position and as shown here, workshop, preferably an author- align it with opening 2 at ised BMW Motorrad dealer. mark 3.

  • Page 72: Footrests

    The footrests engage with an ised BMW Motorrad dealer. rider's weight applied. audible click. Install screw 1 and tighten to Tighten screws 1 on left and specified torque.
  • Page 73 Adjusting spring preload for front wheel Remove screw 1 from the in- Your motorcycle's hand- take air pipe. ling will suffer if you do not match the spring-preload and Remove screws 1 on left and damping-characteristic settings. right. Adjust the damping characteristic Work the cover of the fuel tank to suit spring preload.
  • Page 74 To turn the adjusting rings: Slacken the lock by tightening Measure distance d between use tool 3 from the on-board adjusting ring 1 in direction b top edge of top fork bridge 5 toolkit to counter-hold and with the tool from the toolkit, and top edge of bottom fork tool 4 to turn the ring.
  • Page 75 Tighten the lock by tightening Push in both retainers 2 until load-dependent adjust- adjusting ring 1 in direction c they engage with an audible ment of spring preload with the tool from the toolkit, click. while holding adjusting ring 2 33 mm (Negative spring dis- with the second tool from the placement of front wheel...
  • Page 76 Adjusting spring preload for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Install screw 1 and tighten until Risk of short-circuit at the hand-tight. battery's negative terminal When inserting tools into the tool try, take care not to touch the negative terminal of the battery.
  • Page 77 Release the lock by turning In order to ensure that the ref- Measure distance d between adjusting ring 1 in direction c erence point for measurement edge 6 of tail section as de- with the tool from the toolkit, is correct, always centre the scribed above, and top of axle while holding adjusting ring 2 measuring tape over screw 5...

  • Page 78: Damping

    Tighten the lock by tightening stage damping, a reduction in load-dependent adjust- spring preload requires softer adjusting ring 1 in direction b ment of spring preload with the tool from the toolkit, rebound-stage damping. while holding adjusting ring 2 36 mm (Negative spring dis- Adjusting rebound-stage with the second tool from the placement of rear wheel un-...
  • Page 79 Adjusting compression- stage damping for front wheel If you want to increase damp- If you want to increase damp- ing, turn knob 1 in direction H. ing, turn knob 1 in direction H. If you want to reduce damping, If you want to reduce damping, turn knob 1 in direction S.
  • Page 80 Adjusting rebound-stage Adjusting compression- damping for rear wheel stage damping for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Make sure the ground is level cycle on its stand. and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand.

  • Page 81: Height Of Suspension

    Height of suspension Setting You can vary the height of the suspension. You do this by changing the position of the front forks in the bottom fork bridge and adjusting the length of the spring strut. If you want to increase Remove screw 1 on left and Adjusting height of front compression-stage damping,...
  • Page 82 4. missible position 3. is clear of the ground. BMW Slacken quick-release axle 5. Motorrad recommends the Motorcycle height, front Adjust the height of the forks BMW Motorrad middle stand.
  • Page 83 Always have the security of the fasteners checked by a specialist If applicable, tighten quick-re- workshop, preferably an author- lease axle 5 to the specified ised BMW Motorrad dealer. torque. Work the engine spoiler Tighten screws 1 for left and Quick-release axle in axle...
  • Page 84 Install screws 2 on left and Slacken screws 1 of the spray Turn nut 3 in direction b. right and tighten until hand- guard. Increase spring-strut length. tight. Turn nut 3 in direction a. Install screws 1 on left and Reduce spring-strut length.

  • Page 85: Tyres

    tendency to open as a result of centrifugal force. In order to avoid a sudden loss of tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with rubber sealing ring to the rear tyre and make sure that the cap is screwed on firmly. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- Tighten nut 2 by turning it in...

  • Page 86: Headlight

    Consult a specialist work- Adjusting headlight for oncoming traffic. shop, preferably an au- driving on left/driving on thorised BMW Motorrad deal- right er, if you are unsure whether If the motorcycle is ridden in a the headlight basic setting is country where the opposite rule correct.
  • Page 87 Installing seat Remove screw 1 with special key 2 for the seat. Engage seat mounts 3 in hold- ers 4. Pull the seat to the rear and up out of the holders. Tighten screw 1 with special key 2 for the seat until it is hand-tight.

  • Page 89: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....86 Checklist ......87 Starting .

  • Page 90: Safety Instructions

    Do not exceed the permissible fatal consequences. year. Your authorised BMW Mo- gross weight and be sure to Do not inhale exhaust fumes. torrad dealer will be glad to ad-...

  • Page 91: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are to enter the catalytic converter, high. Tampering with the engine there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage Flammable materials (e.g.

  • Page 92: Starting

    Gearbox Brakes with BMW Motorrad ABS Brake-fluid levels, front and rear Switch on the ignition. You can start the engine when Clutch Pre-ride check is performed. the gearbox is in neutral or if you Clutch fluid level pull the clutch with a gear en-...
  • Page 93 The start attempt is auto- segment 2 in the rev. counter can check that it is in working indicates the recommended order. The test is aborted if you matically interrupted if bat- tery voltage is too low. Recharge maximum engine speed. As start the engine before it com- the engine warms up the LEDs pletes.

  • Page 94: Running In

    ABS warning light flashes. specialist workshop, preferably and engine-speed range fre- an authorised BMW Motorrad quently. dealer. Try to do most of your rid- ABS self-diagnosis ing during this initial period on...

  • Page 95: Shifting Gear

    Apply the brakes in good time. throttle-valve angle. The throttle the load change. BMW Motor- valve remains open to accelerate Tyres rad recommends disengaging the motorcycle and upshift time...

  • Page 96: Brakes

    Note is shifted to the front wheel. The with BMW Motorrad ABS that the gearshift-pattern revers- higher the wheel load, the more ABS has to intervene to keep...

  • Page 97: Parking Your Motorcycle

    could overheat and suffer severe discs and brake pads has been quently on unsurfaced tracks or removed. damage. poor roads. Use both front and rear brakes, Check the thickness of the brake Oil or grease on brakes and make use of the engine's pads more frequently and replace braking effect as well.

  • Page 98: Refuelling

    The side stand is designed Check that the motorcycle is Sit on the motorcycle and use to support only the weight standing firmly. your left foot to retract the side of the motorcycle. stand. On a gradient, the motor- Do not lean or sit on the cycle should always face Refuelling motorcycle with the side stand...
  • Page 99 Fuel can attack the material Open the fuel tank cap with Recommended fuel of the windscreen and the the ignition key by turning it grade side slipstream deflectors, which counter-clockwise. become dull or unsightly. 95 ROZ/RON (Premium Wipe off the windscreen and slip- unleaded (fuel grade, stream deflectors immediately usable with power- and...

  • Page 101: Engineering Details

    Engineering details Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......98 High Performance ....102...

  • Page 102: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Abs Oe

    Severe braking can cause um transferrable limit, the wheels face. At this instant the BMW the rear wheel to lift off the start to lock and the motorcycle Motorrad ABS must assume an ground.
  • Page 103 The system is not op- of maintenance. Rear wheel rotating with the timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW motorcycle held stationary by that apply under extreme com- Motorrad ABS is always main- applying the front brake (burn- petitive situations on the track.
  • Page 104 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to counteract their effects.
  • Page 107 High Performance The carbon engine spoiler is bolted on at four mount- Body panels ing points and is easily re- The carbon front fairing is moved and installed. The self-supporting and is held rear mounts have rests to in place by two screws. facilitate installation.
  • Page 109 Suspension components BMW Motorrad ABS is The radially bolted Brembo available as an optional ex- monoblock brake calipers The front and rear Öh- tra and combined compact and the 320 mm brake lins spring struts have ad- design with low weight, and...
  • Page 111 Electrics The sensor for the shift as- sistant is connected to the The instrument panel from engine control unit. The 2D Systems offers func- software integrated into the tions for road riding and for control unit ensures ex- racing. On race days the tremely short interruptions instrument panel can save in tractive power so upshifts...
  • Page 113 Drive An uprated clutch trans- mits engine power to the Among the modifications six-speed sports gearbox, implemented to gain more which has the close-ratio ground clearance for in- tuning that makes it ideal creased angles of heel, for track-racing require- the stainless-steel head- ments.
  • Page 114 Valve actuation The valves are positioned radially so that the combustion cham- ber can be compact and con- toured for smooth gas flow. The inlet ducts are machine-finished to optimise the inlet flow. Four valves per cylinder are operated by two overhead camshafts with angle-ground cams and short cam followers.

  • Page 115: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....112 Power socket ....112 Luggage .

  • Page 116: General Instructions

    Tests conducted by for your motorcycle that are ap- these instances cannot make proved by BMW for this purpose. provision for all operating con- Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-...

  • Page 117: Luggage

    Luggage system is minimised, In order to ensure that the drain on the Stowage on-board power supply system The mesh screens set into is minimised, the supply to the the tail section permit air power socket is cut off approxim- ately 15 minutes after the ignition heated by the silencer to escape upward.

  • Page 119: For Race-Circuit

    For race-circuit use Turn indicators ..... 116 Mirrors ......118 Number-plate carrier .

  • Page 120: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Removing front right flashing turn indicator Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Remove screw 4. Disconnect plug 1. Turn the flashing turn indicator To disconnect: take a firm through 90°...
  • Page 121 Installing front right flashing turn indicator Remove screw 4. Counter-hold nut 3 to facilitate insertion of the bolt. Turn the flashing turn indicator through 90° and remove. Connect plug 1. Work the cable into position, Thread out the cable. Secure the cable with cable insert the flashing turn indicator tie 2.

  • Page 122: Mirrors

    Installing front left flashing turn indicator Counter-hold nut 3 to facilitate Remove screws 1. insertion of the bolt. Remove the mirror. Connect plug 1. Work the cable into position, Installing mirrors Secure the cable with cable insert the flashing turn indicator tie 2.

  • Page 123: Number-Plate Carrier

    Number-plate carrier Installing number-plate Protect the plug on the motor- cycle to prevent the ingress of carrier Removing number-plate foreign matter. carrier Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Hold the number-plate carrier in position, install screws 4 on Remove screws 4 on left and left and right and tighten to...

  • Page 124: On Public Roads

    Parts removed If the motorcycle is to be used on public roads, note that road-traffic regulations might require the re-installation of com- ponents removed beforehand for on-track use. Be sure to re-install all compon- ents necessary for compliance Connect plug 3. with regulations governing use of the motorcycle on public roads.

  • Page 125: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....122 Battery ......145 Toolkit .

  • Page 126: General Instructions

    With star-head and plain-tip head screws, w/f 22 If you are in doubt consult a spe- ends for removing the quick-re- cialist workshop, preferably your lease axle from the front authorised BMW Motorrad deal- wheel Large hook wrench for adjusting spring preload...

  • Page 127: Engine Oil

    Socket The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The Open-ended spanner, w/ higher the temperature, the high- f 10, w/f 13 er the level of oil in the sump. Adapter Checking the oil level with the To accommodate the 1/ engine cold or after no more than 4"...

  • Page 128: Brake System

    1 from the engine- Under these circumstances have a specialist workshop, prefer- oil filler neck. the brake system checked by a ably an authorised BMW Mo- Damage to the engine specialist workshop, preferably torraddealer. can result if it is operated...

  • Page 129: Brake Pads

    Turn the handlebars to the full- If pressure points are not clearly preferably an authorised BMW lock position. perceptible: Motorraddealer. Have the brakes checked by a Checking rear brake pad...
  • Page 130 50 % Have the brake pads replaced One ring visible: brake-pad by a specialist workshop, thickness is at least 25 % preferably an authorised BMW No rings visible: brake pads Motorrad dealer. worn to wear limit; check as described above...

  • Page 131: Brake Fluid

    MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
  • Page 132 MIN mark. (Brake- fluid reservoir horizontal) If the brake fluid level drops be- low the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 133: Clutch

    Check the clutch fluid level in Clutch-fluid level (visual specialist workshop, preferably reservoir 1. inspection) an authorised BMW Motorrad Wear of the clutch causes dealer. It is impermissible for the the fluid level in the clutch Checking clutch fluid level fluid reservoir to rise.

  • Page 134: Tyres

    Tyre recommendation The locations of the marks are changed. For each size of tyre BMW Mo- indicated on the edge of the tyre, torrad tests and classifies as e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by Tyres roadworthy certain makes.
  • Page 135 Effect of wheel size shop beforehand, preferably an Mask off the parts of the wheel authorised BMW Motorrad deal- rim that could be scratched in on suspension-control er. In some cases, the data pro- the process of removing the systems grammed into the control units brake calipers.
  • Page 136 Remove securing screws 1 of with BMW Motorrad ABS Install the front-wheel stand the brake calipers on left and 136) right. Remove screw 1 and remove the ABS sensor from its bore. Release axle clamping screw 2. Place the motorcycle on an...
  • Page 137 BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove spacing bushing 4 Raise the front wheel, insert from the front-wheel hub. quick-release axle 3 and tight- en to specified torque. Install the front wheel Install spacing bushing 4 in the...
  • Page 138 BMW Motorrad ABS the brake lever is pulled or the brake pedal depressed. Operate the brake several times until the brake pads are bedded. with BMW Motorrad ABS Install securing screws 1 on left and right and tighten to Insert the ABS sensor into its specified tightening torque.
  • Page 139 Removing rear wheel wheel. Place the motorcycle on an Lower the rear wheel to the auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad ground and roll it out to the recommends the BMW Motor- rear. rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand...

  • Page 140: Front-Wheel Stand

    Push the two adapters 2 apart stand before lifting the front until the front forks fit between wheel with the BMW Motorrad them. front-wheel stand. Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand to the de- Place the motorcycle on an sired height.

  • Page 141: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel stand Apply uniform pressure to push Push the rear-wheel stand from the front-wheel stand down the right onto the rear axle. and raise the motorcycle. Push the retaining disc on from the left, while holding the un- Use screw 1 to set the rear- lock button down.

  • Page 142: Middle Stand

    the H adapter with the number (0 430 386). Lift the motorcycle upright, On the right-hand side, slip simultaneously pressing the stud 3 into mount 4 on the lever down until the stand sup- motorcycle. Release left guide 1 by pulling ports the motorcycle in the up- out pin 2 and pull the guide right position.

  • Page 143: Bulbs

    Bulbs motorcycle. Make sure that in the section entitled "Technical pin 2 latches into position. data". General instructions Bring the motorcycle to the Do not touch the glass of A warning appears in the multi- upright position, so that the new bulbs with your fingers.
  • Page 144 Make sure the ground is level Replace the defective bulb. and firm and place the motor- Bulb for low-beam head- cycle on its stand. light Switch off the ignition. Turn the handlebars to the full- H7 / 12 V / 55 W lock position.
  • Page 145 Engage spring clip 4 in the Install cover 2 for low-beam catch. headlight at position b and se- cure the cover. Replacing parking-light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.
  • Page 146 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Install bulb carrier 1 in the Remove screw 1. headlight housing. Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple Install the bulb in the bulb in the course of the operations socket.

  • Page 147: Jump Starting

    The LED rear light can be re- placed only as a complete unit. Bulbs for flashing turn Consult a specialist workshop, indicators, front preferably an authorised BMW LED / 12 V Motorrad dealer. Bulbs for flashing turn Jump starting indicators, rear...
  • Page 148 to a cable fire or damage to the donor vehicle has a voltage rating Begin by connecting one end of 12 V. vehicle electronics. of the red jump lead to pos- itive terminal 1 of the motor- Do not use the on-board socket Make sure the ground is level cycle's battery and the other to jump-start the engine of the...

  • Page 149: Battery

    Do not turn the battery upside your authorised BMW Motorrad lead from the positive termin- dealer. down als. If the battery is not discon- Charging battery when Do not use proprietary nected, the on-board elec- connected start-assist sprays or oth- tronics (e.g.
  • Page 150 Remove the front seat ( electrics. ics. If this happens, disconnect Switch off the ignition. Use BMW chargers with the the battery from the on-board part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 systems and connect the charger (220 V) or, as applicable, directly to the battery.
  • Page 151 Installing battery Keep your hand clear of the trim Remove screw 3 and remove panel. battery holder 4. Place the battery in the battery compartment, positive terminal Pull the Bowden cable out of on the left in the forward direc- holder 1.
  • Page 152 Connect battery negative lead 5. Engage end of Bowden cable 4 in the relay pulley. Connect plug 3. Route cable of diagnosis Hold the control unit in position plug 1 underneath the battery and install screws 2. holder. Hold battery holder 4 in Press the Bowden cable into position and install screw 3.

  • Page 153: Care

    Care Cleaning carbon components ..150 Care products ..... 150 Washing motorcycle ....150 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 154: Cleaning Carbon Components

    BMW polish set recommen- cleaning and care products After the motorcycle has ded by BMW Motorrad and avail- can damage vehicle components. been washed, ridden able from your authorised BMW Do not use solvents such as cel- through water or ridden in Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 155: Components

    Washing the motorcycle regularly Clean plastic parts with water Clean off dirt and insects with a will help counteract the long-term and BMW plastic care emulsion. soft sponge and plenty of water. effects of substances that dam- This includes in particular:...

  • Page 156: Protective Wax Coating

    BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- It is time to rewax the paint- bine work for laying up/restoring work when water "puddles" on to use with a BMW service or the surface, instead of forming inspection. beads.

  • Page 157: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 154 Riding specifications ....168 Threaded fasteners ....155 Engine .

  • Page 158: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refuelling (...

  • Page 159: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Spark plugs Value Valid Spark plug to cylinder head NGK MAR9A-J, M10 x 1,00, Thinly Initial torque, 12 Nm coat threads of new spark plugs with Back off spark plug 90° Klüber paste HEL 46-450 Final torque, 12 Nm Front wheel Value Valid...
  • Page 160 Front suspension Value Valid Fork bridge, bottom, with slider tube M8 x 25 2x each side, alternately 25 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten in diagonally opposite sequence 60 Nm Rear suspension Value Valid...
  • Page 161 Tail section Value Valid Number-plate carrier to tail sec- tion M6 x 30, Replace screw 8 Nm Micro-encapsulated Handlebar adjustment Value Valid Stub handlebar to handlebar bridge M8 x 25 begin by tightening inboard screw Initial torque, 10 Nm Final torque, 21 Nm Handlebar fitting to handlebar M6 x 20 5 Nm...
  • Page 162 Footrests and foot-operated Value Valid levers Eccentric, peg to footbrake lever M6 x 20 8 Nm Thread-locking compound acts as anti-corrosion agent, Micro-encapsu- lated Clamp, eccentric adjustment, footrests M8 x 30 15 Nm Thread-locking compound acts as anti-corrosion agent, Micro-encapsu- lated...

  • Page 163: Engine

    Engine Engine design Four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts and four radially positioned valves per cylinder, electronic engine manage- ment. Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.5:1 Nominal output 98 kW, - at engine speed: 8750 min...

  • Page 164: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel grade 98 ROZ/RON, Premium plus unleaded 95 ROZ/RON, Premium unleaded (fuel grade, us- able with power- and consumption-related restric- tions) Usable fuel capacity approx. 16 l Reserve fuel ≥3 l Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4 l, with filter change Lubricant Castrol Power 1 Racing 4T (SAE 10W-50;...

  • Page 165: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Gearbox type Helical 6-speed gearbox with integral reaction damper, claw-action shift by sliding sleeves Gearbox transmission ratios 1.734 (19:33 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.176 (37:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.625 (39:24 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 166: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link pivot-mounted on en- gine and telescopic forks, central spring strut sup- ported by pivot mounts in leading link and main frame...

  • Page 167: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW Paralever, consisting of rear wheel swinging arm with central spring strut, reaction link suppor- ted by final drive and frame. Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube, gas- filled shock absorber, external expansion tank,...

  • Page 168: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres Tyre combinations recommended at time of going You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved to press tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel, type Forged wheel with 10 spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 169: Electrics

    Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket with power socket max 5 A Fuses Electronic fuses protect the circuits. If an elec- tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified. Battery Battery, manufacturer and designation ETZ 12 BS...

  • Page 170: Frame

    Lighting Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front LED / 12 V Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear...

  • Page 171: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2135 mm Height of motorcycle 1163 mm, at DIN unladen weight, across mirrors Width of motorcycle 750 mm, across touchdown pads for cylinders Front-seat height 830 mm, At unladen weight Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm Weights Unladen weight...

  • Page 172: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h...

  • Page 173: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 170 BMW Motorrad service quality ..170 BMW Motorrad Service Card: on- the-spot breakdown assistance ..170 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 174: Bmw Motorrad Service

    To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- ways in optimum condition, BMW rad dealer.

  • Page 175: Bmw Motorrad Service Network

    50000 km. BMW Service place to look after you and your The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 once a year; the extent of servi- countries. In Germany alone, you...

  • Page 176: Confirmation Of Mainten

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Completed Completed Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature...
  • Page 177 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 178 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 179 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...
  • Page 180 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,...

  • Page 181: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 182 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 183: Confirmation Of Maintenance

    Damping bulb, 139 Stowage, 14 Adjuster, front, 13 Replacing parking-light Warning for charge current, 25 Adjuster, rear, 11, 13 bulb, 141 BMW Motorrad service, 170 Adjusting, 74 Replacing turn indicator BMW Motorrad Service Dimensions, 167 bulbs, 142 Card, 170 Display...
  • Page 184 Front-wheel stand Handlebars Electrics Installing, 136 Adjusting, 66 Technical data, 165 Fuel Hazard warning flashers Emergency off switch (kill Filler neck, 11 Control, 15, 16 switch), 16, 62 Refuelling, 94 Operation, 61 Engine Technical data, 160 Headlight Control, 16 Warning for fuel down to Beam throw, 82 Starting, 88 reserve, 24...
  • Page 185 Ignition Lights Multifunction display, 17 Switching off, 58 Headlight flasher, 60 Status indicators, 20 Switching on, 58 Switch on the high-beam headlight, 60 Immobiliser, 59 Number-plate carrier Warning, 24 Switch on the parking lights, 60 Removal, 119 INFO mode Switching on the low-beam Operation, 46 headlight, 60 Instrument panel, 32...
  • Page 186 Rear-wheel drive Shift lever Technical data Technical data, 162 Adjusting, 64 Brakes, 163 Rear-wheel stand, 137 Shift light, 17 Bulbs, 166 Refuelling, 94 Shifting gear Clutch, 161 Reserve volume Gearshift-pattern reverser, 91 Dimensions, 167 Warning, 24 Shift assistant, 91 Electrics, 165 Residual range, 35 Side light Engine, 159...
  • Page 187 Transmission Warnings Technical data, 161 Mode of presentation, 22 Troubleshooting chart, 154 With ABS, 27 Turn indicators Warnings, overview, 23, 28 Control, left, 15 Weights, 167 Control, right, 16 Wheels Operation, 61 Change of size, 131 Removal, 116 Checking rims, 130 Telltale light, 21 Install the front wheel, 133 Type plate, 14...

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