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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual R 1200 R 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. © 2010 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.

  • Page 4: Fuel Recommendations

    2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold BMW recommends Order No.: 01 41 8 521 991 04.2010, 4th 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

    Table of Contents You can also consult the index at Tyre pressure monitoring 3 Status indicators ..21 the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status indicat- RDC ......48 you want to find a particular topic ors .
  • Page 7 RDC ......80 Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad service ..144 components ....124 BMW Motorrad service 7 Accessories .

  • Page 9: General Instructions

    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: Equipment

    This Rider's Manual describes option- 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...

  • Page 13: General Views

    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 Clutch-fluid reservoir Fuel filler neck ( Adjuster for damping char- acteristic, rear suspension Power socket ( Engine-oil filler neck Engine oil level indicator...

  • Page 17: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Seat lock ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN) (on steering-head bearing)

  • Page 19: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Battery ( 119) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear Rider's Manual Toolkit Type plate Table of tyre pressures Adjuster for spring preload, rear (...

  • Page 20: Handlebar Fitting, Left

    Handlebar fitting, left with on-board com- puter Operating the on-board computer ( with Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Operating ASC ( with Electronic Suspen- sion Adjustment (ESA) Operating ESA ( Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( Hazard warning flashers High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (...

  • Page 21: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starter button ( with heated handlebar grips Grip heating ( Flashing turn indicators, right ( Hazard warning flashers Cancel button, flashing turn indicators ( Pushbutton, cancel hazard warning flashers (...

  • Page 22: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Telltale lights ( Speedometer Operation of the clock Multifunction display Control for the odometer Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Rev.

  • Page 23: Headlight

    Headlight Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight Side light...

  • Page 25: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Status indicators Standard status indicators ..22 Status indicators with on-board computer ......23 Status indicators with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) .

  • Page 26: Standard Status Indicators

    Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator indicators Multifunction display High-beam headlight If the next service is due in less Flashing turn indicators, than one month, the date for the next service 1 is shown briefly left Clock ( after the Pre-Ride Check com- Idle Odometer and tripmeters pletes.

  • Page 27: Board Computer

    Engine temperature consult a specialist workshop, serviced at a date in advance of preferably an authorised BMW the forecast due date 2. If the Fuel capacity ( Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo-...

  • Page 28: Status Indicators With On

    Standard warnings the others and the quantity of fuel it represents is correspond- Mode of presentation ingly larger. When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level, before the reading is updated. Status indicators with tyre pressure Tyre-pressure readout monitoring (RDC)
  • Page 29 The possible warnings are listed on the next page. Warning symbol 1 can show on the multifunction display. Text warnings such as 2, for example, appear in the odometer panel and are accompanied by warning-triangle symbol 3. If two or more warnings occur at the same time, all the appropriate warning lights and warning sym- bols appear.
  • Page 30 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( play appears on the display. Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Engine in emergency-operation mode play Flashes Insufficient engine oil pressure (...
  • Page 31 Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en- placed, preferably by an au- operation mode gine power might not be avail- thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. General warning light shows able. yellow. Fuel down to reserve Have the fault rectified as...
  • Page 32 BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Possible cause: dealer. The engine-oil pressure is insuffi- Alternator or alternator drive belt cient. defective Insufficient engine oil Have the fault rectified as Riding when engine-oil pressure quickly as possible by a pressure is low can result...

  • Page 33: Warnings Issued By The On-Board

    Visually inspect to ascertain ABS warnings which bulb is defective. Replacing low-beam or high- Mode of presentation beam headlight bulb ( 112). with BMW Motorrad Integral Replacing parking-light bulb 113). Replacing brake light and rear light bulb ( 115). The ambient-temperature read- Replacing turn indicator bulb, ing flashes.
  • Page 34 Possible national variant. The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS start on page ( 76), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page.
  • Page 35 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS fault (...

  • Page 36: Asc Warnings

    ASC warning light 1. dealer. sensors to be tested. The detailed descriptions relating Pull away slowly. Bear in mind to BMW Motorrad ASC start on ASC warnings that the ABS function is not page ( 78), and you will find...
  • Page 37 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ASC switched off ( Lights up ASC fault (...

  • Page 38: Rdc Warnings

    ASC warning light shows. specialist workshop, preferably torque. The warning light flashes an authorised BMW Motorrad for longer than ASC intervention dealer. lasts. This affords the rider visual Possible cause:...
  • Page 39 The detailed descriptions relating to BMW Motorrad RDC start on page ( 80), and you will find an overview listing the possible warnings on the next page. Warning symbol 1 indicates a critical tyre pressure, and the cor- responding reading for the front tyre pressure 2 or the rear tyre pressure 3 flashes.
  • Page 40 Warnings, overview Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted play tolerance ( Critical tyre pres- sure flashes Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler- play ance ( Critical tyre pres-...
  • Page 41 Measured tyre pressure is out- damage by a specialist side permitted tolerance. workshop, preferably an Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad Check the tyre for damage and to the limit of permitted toler- to ascertain whether the mo- dealer.
  • Page 42 RDC specialist workshop, preferably toms. Under these circum- readings. Assume that a per- an authorised BMW Motorrad stances: manent fault has not occurred dealer. Have the fault rectified by a unless the 'General' warning...

  • Page 43: Anti-Theft Alarm Warnings

    Seek the advice of a specialist appears on the display. workshop, preferably an author- This error message appears ised BMW Motorrad dealer. only briefly after the pre- ride check completes. Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyre-...

  • Page 45: Operation

    Operation Operation Ignition switch and steering lock ..42 Mirrors ......55 Electronic immobiliser EWS .

  • Page 46: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    Electrically powered accessor- with topcase ies remain operational for a lim- If you wish you can arrange to with BMW Motorrad Integral ited period of time. have the cases and the top- The battery can be recharged case fitted with locks that can via the socket.

  • Page 47: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    You can obtain replacement/extra unit has recognised the key as keys only through an authorised "authorised" for your motorcycle. BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys are part of an integrated security A spare key attached to system, so the dealer is under an...

  • Page 48: Clock

    Clock Press and hold down the but- ton until the minutes number 3 Setting clock flashes. Attempting to set the clock Repeatedly press the button while riding the motorcycle until the minutes number is can lead to accidents. correct. Set the clock only when the mo- Hold down the button until the torcycle is stationary.

  • Page 49: On-Board Computer

    Resetting tripmeter The calculated range is an approximate value. Con- Switch on the ignition. sequently, BMW Motorrad re- Select the desired tripmeter. commends that you should not try to use the full residual range before refuelling. On-board computer with on-board computer...

  • Page 50: Ambient Temperature

    Ambient temperature the temperature drops below this threshold for the first time. Average speed The following values can be dis- played in panel 2: When the motorcycle is at a standstill the heat of the engine °C Ambient temperature ( can falsify ambient-temperature Average speed Average speed is calculated on...

  • Page 51: Average Consumption

    Average consumption Press and hold down button 1 Press and hold down button 1 until the average-speed reading until the average-consumption Average consumption 1 is cal- is reset. reading is reset. culated by dividing the distance covered since the last reset by the corresponding amount of fuel used.

  • Page 52: Tyre Pressure Monitoring Rdc

    The calculated range is only range function ( 45) also cov- an approximate reading. ers range readout 1. You can Consequently, BMW Motorrad also view the range before the Repeatedly press button 2 un- recommends that you should not til the tyre-pressure readings fuel level drops to reserve.

  • Page 53: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight and headlight flasher Side light 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 Tyre-pressure readings 3 are necessary.

  • Page 54: Turn Indicators

    ately 10 seconds, or covered a distance of about 200 m. Immediately after switching off Press button 3 to switch off the ignition, push button 1 and the flashing turn indicators. hold it in this position until the Press button 1 to switch on Hazard warning parking lights come on.

  • Page 55: Emergency Off Switch

    Emergency off switch If you press a turn-indicat- or button with the ignition (kill switch) switched on, the turn-indicator function is activated instead of the hazard warning flashers, and remains active until you release the button. The hazard warning flashers recommence flashing as soon as the button is released.

  • Page 56: Automatic Stability Control Asc

    You have the option of de- Activating ASC function activating the ASC function while the motorcycle is on the move. Normal operating position (run) Press and hold down button 1 Engine switched off. until the ASC warning light changes status. You cannot start the engine ASC warning light goes out;...

  • Page 57: Grip Heating

    You also have the option of off to ensure the battery's start- switching the ignition off and ing capability. then on again. An ASC fault has occurred if the ASC warning light shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in ex- cess of 5 km/h after the ignition was switched off and then on again.

  • Page 58: Brakes

    Attempting to adjust the The adjusting screw is easi- clutch lever while riding the er to turn if you push the motorcycle can lead to accidents. clutch lever forward. Do not attempt to adjust the Brakes clutch lever unless the motor- cycle is at a standstill.

  • Page 59: Mirrors

    Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Push the protective cap over the threaded fastener. Adjusting mirrors Spring preload Setting It is essential to set spring pre- load of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the mo- torcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload Push the protective cap up...

  • Page 60: Damping

    An uneven surface requires softer damping than a smooth surface. An increase in spring preload requires firmer damping, a re- duction in spring preload re- quires softer damping. Adjusting damping for rear wheel Your motorcycle's hand- Basic setting of spring Make sure the ground is level ling will suffer if you do not preload, rear...

  • Page 61: Electronic Suspension Adjustment

    damping characteristic while the screw 1 in the direction indic- to the load it carries and the sur- silencer is hot. ated by the S arrow. face over which you intend riding. Use a screwdriver extension and Three spring-preload stages can Basic setting of rear-sus- wear protective gloves.

  • Page 62: Adjusting Suspension

    In order to ensure rapid adjust- ment at ambient temperatures The damping characteristic is Press button 1 to view the cur- below 0 °C, BMW Motorrad re- shown in panel 1 of the multi- rent setting. commends adjusting the sus-...

  • Page 63: Tyres

    Tyres You cannot adjust spring Repeatedly press button 1 until preload while the motor- the setting you want to use Checking tyre pressure cycle is on the move. appears on the display. Incorrect tyre pressures im- The display field starts at the Wait until adjustment com- pair the motorcycle's hand- current status and cycles through...

  • Page 64: Headlight

    2.5 bar (two-up and/or with shop, preferably an au- of the road applies, its asymmet- luggage, tyre cold) thorised BMW Motorrad deal- ric low-beam headlight will tend er, if you are unsure whether to dazzle oncoming traffic. Tyre pressure, rear...
  • Page 65 Remove the seat and place it, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Installing seat Turn the key to the right in Engage the seat at the front. seat lock 1 and hold it in this Make sure that both sides of position while pressing down the seat are engaged in re- the rear part of the seat.

  • Page 67: Riding

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

  • Page 68: Safety Instructions

    When riding over with case the year. Your authorised BMW kerbs and similar obstacles, bear Ensure that the case volumes Motorrad dealer will be glad to in mind that your motorcycle's on the left and right are equal.

  • Page 69: Catalytic Converter

    stated on the label inside the Risk of poisoning Payload of luggage carri- case. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which is colourless with topcase and odourless but highly toxic. with luggage carrier Note the maximum permissible Inhaling the exhaust fumes payload and the speed limit for with case carrier with lug- therefore represents a...

  • Page 70: Checklist

    Stop the engine immediately if Tampering with motor- it misfires. cycle settings (e.g. elec- tronic engine management unit, Use only unleaded fuel. throttle valves, clutch) can cause Comply with all specified main- damages to the components in tenance intervals. question and lead to failure of Unburned fuel will destroy safety-relevant functions.

  • Page 71: Starting

    BMW Motorrad Integral slightly when starting the engine. the side stand. At ambient temperatures below ABS self-diagnosis is 0 °C, disengage the clutch after...
  • Page 72 ( 128) to rest. At the same time, all the warning lights and telltale lights BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- Pre-ride check switched on in the initial phase forms self-diagnosis to ensure its The instrument panel runs a test are switched off in reverse se- operability.
  • Page 73 Test of the diagnosis-compat- specialist workshop, preferably ible system components with Phase 2 an authorised BMW Motorrad the motorcycle at a standstill. dealer. Test of the diagnosis-compat- ABS warning light flashes. ible system components while ASC self-diagnosis the motorcycle is on the move.

  • Page 74: Running In

    Running in Brake pads Avoid extreme angles of heel. New brake pads have to bed The first 1000 km Brakes down before they can achieve While running in the motor- their optimum friction levels. You How can stopping cycle, vary the throttle opening can compensate for this initial re- distance be minimised? and engine-speed range fre-...

  • Page 75: Parking Your Motorcycle

    BMW Motorrad Integral reckoned with in the following Side stand situations: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS pre- Switch off the engine. Riding in the rain or through vents the front wheel from lock- puddles of water.

  • Page 76: Refuelling

    The side stand is designed Excessive movements Fuel attacks plastics, which to support only the weight could cause the centre become dull or unsightly. of the motorcycle. stand to retract, and the Wipe off plastic parts immediately motorcycle would topple in Do not lean or sit on the if they come into contact with consequence.
  • Page 77 tank past the bottom edge of alternative fuel grade the filler neck. When refuelling after run- ning on reserve, make sure Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption- that you top up the tank to a related restrictions) level above reserve, as other- wise the sensor will not be able 95 ROZ/RON to register the new level.

  • Page 78: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    Securing motorcycle position: do not place it on the side stand or centre stand. for transportation Make sure that all components that might come into contact with straps used to secure the motorcycle are adequately pro- tected against scratching. Use adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose.

  • Page 79: Engineering Details

    Integral ABS ......76 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC ....78 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC ..80...

  • Page 80: Brake System With Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    Do not attempt burn-outs. condition of the road surface. How does ABS work? with BMW Motorrad Integral What are the effects of The amount of braking force that surface irregularities? can be transferred to the road...

  • Page 81: Bmw Motorrad Integral Abs

    Motorrad Integral ABS? reacts instantly and adjusts brak- Within the limits imposed by Rear wheel lift ing force accordingly to achieve physics, the BMW Motorrad In- optimum braking. Under very severe and sudden tegral ABS ensures directional deceleration, however, under cer- stability on any surface.

  • Page 82: Electronic Engine Manage

    Motorrad ASC of maintenance. iary stand, engine idling or with In order to ensure that the BMW with Automatic Stability Control a gear engaged. Motorrad Integral ABS is always (ASC)
  • Page 83 BMW Do not take risks that would neg- The BMW Motorrad ASC can Motorrad ASC? ate the additional safety offered shut down automatically under BMW Motorrad ASC is designed by this system.

  • Page 84: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    30 km/ a corresponding loss of stability. Tyre pressure close to limit of h. The display shows The BMW Motorrad ASC is un- permitted tolerance. each tyre until the tyre-pressure able to control a situation of this...
  • Page 85 Temperature the pressures shown by the multifunction display. compensation Tyre pressure is a temperature- Pressure adaptation sensitive variable: pressure in- Compare the RDC readings creases as tyre temperature rises on the multifunction display and decreases as tyre temper- with the value in the table on ature drops.

  • Page 87: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories General instructions ....84 Power sockets ..... . 84 Case .

  • Page 88: General Instructions

    BMW motorcycles Power sockets are shut down proved by BMW for this purpose. without constituting a safety haz- automatically under the following Genuine BMW parts and ac- ard. Country-specific official au-...

  • Page 89: Case

    in order to prevent overloading of Opening cases Pull the release lever all the the on-board electrics. way up. The lid of the case opens. Cable routing Closing cases The cables from the power sock- ets to the auxiliary devices must be routed in such a way that they: Do not impede the rider...
  • Page 90 Removing cases The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Pull the case handle up as far as it will go. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key to the RELEASE Turn the key in the case lock position in the case lock.

  • Page 91: Topcase

    Opening topcase Pull the release lever all the way up. The lid of the topcase opens. Close the topcase Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key to the OPEN pos- Turn the key in the case lock ition in the topcase lock.
  • Page 92 Push release lever 2 down until Pull handle 3 up as far as it will Hook the topcase into pos- it engages. ition on the luggage carrier. Make sure that front and rear Turn the key in the topcase Lift the topcase at the rear and hooks 4 are securely seated in lock to the LOCK position and remove it from the luggage...
  • Page 93 Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key in the topcase lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.

  • Page 95: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance General instructions ....92 Toolkit ......92 Engine oil .

  • Page 96: General Instructions

    "Technical data". BMW Motorrad has assembled You will find information on more a tools service set that is ideal Reversible-blade screw- extensive maintenance and repair...
  • Page 97 Have the oil level corrected Wait five minutes after switch- by a specialist workshop, ing off the engine at operating preferably an authorised BMW temperature. Motorrad dealer. Hold the motorcycle upright.

  • Page 98: Brake System

    Top up the engine oil Always make sure that the oil specialist workshop, preferably level is correct. an authorised BMW Motorrad Make sure the ground is level dealer. and firm and place the motor- Top up the engine oil to the cycle on its stand.

  • Page 99: Brake Pads

    Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Brake-pad wear limit, Motorrad dealer. front Check the rear brake pad 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, thickness without backing plate.
  • Page 100 Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Visually inspect the brake pads Brake-pad wear limit, Brake-pad wear to ascertain their thickness.

  • Page 101: Brake Fluid

    Brake fluid Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes A low fluid level in the brake reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. This significantly reduces braking efficiency. Check the brake-fluid level at Shaft 1 with three marker rings 2 Check the brake fluid level in regular intervals.
  • Page 102 Remove the seat ( 60). 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 103: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a Brake fluid level, rear reservoir 1. specialist workshop, preferably Wear of the clutch causes an authorised BMW Motorrad DOT4 brake fluid dealer. the fluid level in the clutch fluid reservoir to rise. It is impermissible for the...

  • Page 104: Tyres

    Tyre recommendation Tyres The locations of the marks are For each size of tyre BMW indicated on the edge of the tyre, Motorrad tests and classifies Checking tyre tread depth e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by as roadworthy certain makes.

  • Page 105: Remove The Front Wheel

    RDC label sensor. Be sure to draw the are programmed into the control with tyre pressure monitoring attention of the authorised BMW unit and are fundamental to all (RDC) Motorrad dealer or specialist calculations. Any change in these...
  • Page 106 BMW Motorrad Integral Force the brake pads 3 slightly Once the calipers have apart by rocking brake caliper 4 been removed, there is back and forth against brake a risk of the brake pads being Unclip two clips 1 holding disc 5.

  • Page 107: Installing Front Wheel

    Make sure the ground is level Possible malfunctions when and firm and place the motor- ABS and ASC systems in- with BMW Motorrad Integral cycle on its centre stand. tervene if non-standard wheels are installed. Raise front of motorcycle until...
  • Page 108 Clamp screw of quick- rim. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. release axle Roll the front wheel into posi- 19 Nm tion between the front forks. Remove the front-wheel stand. without centre stand Remove the auxiliary stand.

  • Page 109: Removing Rear Wheel

    30 Nm Removing rear wheel Place the motorcycle on an with BMW Motorrad Integral auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motor- rad rear-wheel stand. Install the rear-wheel stand Make sure that the sensor 110).
  • Page 110 Engage first gear. Remove screw 2 for the brack- Parts of the exhaust system et of the silencer from the rear can be hot. Remove studs 1 from the rear footrest. Do not touch hot parts of the wheel, while supporting the exhaust system.
  • Page 111 60 Nm ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Seat the rear wheel on the Install screw 2 for the brack- rear-wheel adapter. et of the silencer in the rear footrest, but do not tighten it at this point.

  • Page 112: Front-Wheel Stand

    BMW Motorrad Tighten screw 2 for the brack- to the specified torque. front-wheel stand. et of the silencer in the rear footrest to the specified torque. Place the motorcycle on an Clamp to silencer and auxiliary stand;...
  • Page 113 Slacken adjusting screws 1. Align the two adapters 2 so If the motorcycle is on the that the front forks are securely Push the two adapters 2 apart centre stand and is raised seated. until the front forks fit between too far, the centre stand will lift them.

  • Page 114: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Remove retaining disc 2. To do so, press release button 3. Installing rear-wheel stand Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Use rear-wheel stand with tool number (0 402 244) with ad- apter shaft (0 402 250) appro- Lift the motorcycle upright, priate to the motorcycle.
  • Page 115 light fails the second filament of Do not touch the glass of the brake light shines at reduced new bulbs with your fingers. brightness to double as a rear Use a clean, dry cloth to hold light. Even though you have this the bulbs when handling them.
  • Page 116 Replacing low-beam or high-beam headlight bulb Remove the headlight from housing ( 111). Squeeze clips of bulb socket 4 Install bulb 3 for the low-beam together on left and right and headlight or the high-beam remove bulb 3 from the bulb headlight in bulb socket 4.
  • Page 117 and the low-beam headlight bulb Replacing parking-light when installing the bulb sockets. bulb Note the colour-coding of the Remove the headlight from wires for the low-beam headlight housing ( 111). (yellow) and the high-beam head- light (white). Turn bulb socket for low-beam headlight 1 clockwise to install.
  • Page 118 Installing headlight in housing Install bulb 2 in bulb socket 1. Install cover 2; make sure that tabs 5 of the cover engage the corresponding holders. Install headlight 4 in the hous- ing. Install screw 3. Install bulb socket 1 in the housing.
  • Page 119 Replacing brake light and rear light bulb Switch off the ignition. Remove the seat ( 60). Remove screw 3. Turn bulb socket 5 counter- clockwise to remove it from the housing. Remove 3 screws 1. Remove cover 2. Pull the bulb housing to the rear until it is clear of holders 4.
  • Page 120 Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for tail light/brake light P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W Turn bulb socket 5 clockwise Install screw 3. to install it in the bulb housing. Press bulb 6 into socket 7 and turn it clockwise to install.
  • Page 121 Replacing turn indicator Replace the defective bulb. bulb, front/rear Bulbs for flashing turn Make sure the ground is level indicators, front and firm and place the motor- R10W / 12 V / 10 W cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. with white turn indicators RY10W / 12 V / 10 W Bulbs for flashing turn...

  • Page 122: Jump Starting

    engine running can cause electric shock. Do not touch parts of the igni- tion system when the engine is running. A short-circuit can res- ult if the crocodile clips of the jump leads are accident- ally brought into contact with the Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1.

  • Page 123: Battery

    terminal 2 of the discharged Installing seat ( 61). battery. Battery Run the engine of the donor vehicle during jump-starting. Maintenance instructions Start the engine of the vehicle Correct upkeep, recharging and with the discharged battery storage will prolong the life of in the usual way;...
  • Page 124 Use BMW chargers with the without having to disconnect the electrical system. part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery from the motorcycle's...

  • Page 125: Removing Battery

    Comply with the operating in- of disuse. See the instructions structions of the charger. for caring for your battery. Al- ways fully recharge the battery If you are unable to charge before restoring it to use the battery through the on- board socket, you may be using Removing battery a charger that is not compatible...

  • Page 126: Installing Battery

    If you want to have the date set al on the right in the forward consult a specialist workshop, direction of travel. preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Installation in the wrong Installing seat ( 61). sequence increases the risk of short-circuits.

  • Page 127: Care

    Care Care Care products ..... 124 Washing motorcycle ....124 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 128: Care Products

    Do not use cleaning agents that BMW Motorrad recommends pads have dried out. contain alcohol, solvents or ab- that you use BMW insect re- rasives to clean plastic parts. mover to soften and wash off insects and stubborn dirt on...

  • Page 129: Paint Care

    Do not use cleaning agents. Using silicone sprays for We recommend BMW vehicle the care of rubber seals can polish or BMW paint cleaner for Chrome cause damage. this purpose. Use plenty of water and BMW...

  • Page 130: Protective Wax Coating

    "puddles" on BMW Motorrad dealer. Com- the surface, instead of forming bine work for laying up/restoring beads. to use with a BMW service or inspection. Laying up motorcycle Restoring motorcycle Clean the motorcycle. to use Remove the battery.

  • Page 131: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 128 Riding specifications ....142 Threaded fasteners ....129 Engine .

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. 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...

  • Page 133: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Brake caliper to slider tube M8 x 32 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamp screw of quick-release axle M8 x 35 19 Nm Quick-release axle in axle holder M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Clamp to silencer and manifold...
  • Page 134 Mirror arm Value Valid Mirror to clamping piece M10 x 1.25, left-hand thread 22 Nm Clamping piece to clamping block 25 Nm...

  • Page 135: Engine

    Engine Engine design four-stroke opposed twin, air-cooled with oil- cooled exhaust ports, installed longitudinally, two overhead camshafts, electronic engine management Displacement 1170 cm Cylinder bore 101 mm Piston stroke 73 mm Compression ratio 12.0 : 1 Nominal output 80 kW, Over: 7500 min with power reduction 79 kW, Over: 7500 min with power reduction...

  • Page 136: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel grade Premium plus unleaded 98 ROZ/RON 91 AKI alternative fuel grade Premium unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related restrictions) 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 18 l Reserve fuel approx. 3 l BMW recommends BP fuels...

  • Page 137: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 4.0 l, with filter change of products recommended by BMW Motorrad and generally admissible viscosity classes Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40, API SG / JASO MA -20 °C SAE 5W-40, API SF / ACEA A2, or better -20 °C...

  • Page 138: 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 1,737, Primary transmission ratio 2.375 (38:16 teeth), 1st gear 1.696 (39:23 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear 0.848 (28:33 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 139: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Gear ratio of final drive 2,75 : 1 Running gear...
  • Page 140 Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW EVO Paralever; cast light-alloy single swinging arm with two joints and torque reaction link Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, steplessly adjustable rebound damping and hydraulically adjustable spring pre-...

  • Page 141: Brakes

    Organic material Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". Front wheel Front wheel, type Cast wheel with 5 double spokes, MT H2 Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 142: Electrics

    Tyre pressures Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold 2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket 5 A, Per on-board socket with extra socket 5 A, Total for all sockets...
  • Page 143 Spark plugs Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5LDE NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Electrode gap of spark plug mm, When new max 1.0 mm, Wear limit Secondary spark plugs, manufacturer and desig- Bosch YR5LDE nation NGK DCPR 8 EKC ±0.1 Electrode gap of secondary spark plug mm, When new...

  • Page 144: Frame

    Frame Frame type Tubular steel front frame with tubular steel rear frame, load-bearing drive unit Type plate location Rear frame, centre, under rear seat VIN location Front frame top centre Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2145 mm Height of motorcycle 1160 mm, in DIN normal-load position; without mirrors with lowered suspension 1140 mm, in DIN normal-load position;...

  • Page 145: Weights

    Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1800 mm with dual seat, low 1760 mm with comfort seat 1840 mm with dual seat, high 1860 mm with comfort seat, high 1860 mm with lowered suspension 1730 mm Weights Unladen weight 223 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 450 kg...

  • Page 146: Riding Specifications

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

  • Page 147: Service

    Service Service BMW Motorrad service ... . 144 BMW Motorrad service quality ..144 BMW Motorrad mobility services - roadside assistance ....144 BMW Motorrad service network .

  • Page 148: Bmw Motorrad Service

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

  • Page 149: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Service place to look after you and your service is approaching, on the The BMW Service is carried out motorcycle in more than 100 basis of the programmed values. once a year; the extent of servi- countries.

  • Page 150: 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 151 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 152 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 153 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 154 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 155: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 156 Item Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 157 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 bulb, 112 Warning, battery charge Replacing parking-light current, 28 Engineering details, 76 bulb, 113 BMW Motorrad service, 144 Self-diagnosis, 68 Replacing rear light bulb, 115 Brake fluid Warnings, 29 Checking fluid levels, 97 Replacing turn indicator bulb,...
  • Page 158 Confirmation of maintenance Technical data, 133 General views Headlight, 19 work, 146 Temperature gauge, 23 Left handlebar fitting, 16 Currency, 7 Topping up, 94 Left side of motorcycle, 11 Warning, engine oil Multifunction display, 22 pressure, 28 Damping Right handlebar fitting, 17 Equipment, 7 Adjuster, rear, 11 Right side of motorcycle, 13...
  • Page 159 High-beam headlight Multifunction display, 18 Laying up, 126 Control, 16 Overview, 22 Lights Switching on, 49 Headlight flasher, 49 Telltale light, 22 Odometer and tripmeters, 22 Parking light, 49 Horn, 16 Control, 18 Switch on the high-beam Operation, 44 headlight, 49 On-board computer Idle Switching on low-beam...
  • Page 160 Spark plugs Fuel, 132 Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 139 Rear-wheel drive, 135 Technical data, 135 Speedometer, 18 Running gear, 135 Rear-wheel stand, 110 Spring preload Spark plugs, 139 Refuelling, 72 Adjuster, rear, 15 Standards, 7 Reserve volume Adjusting, 55 Transmission, 134 Warning, 27 Starting, 67 Weights, 141...
  • Page 161 Turn indicators Warnings, 24 Control, left, 16 With ABS, 29 Control, right, 17 With anti-theft alarm, 39 Operation, 50 With ASC, 32 Telltale light, 22 With on-board computer, 29 Type plate, 15 With RDC, 34 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Warnings, overview, 26, 31, 33, Adhesive label for rim, 101 Operation, 48 Weights...

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