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  • Page 1 BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine Rider's Manual...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle data/dealership details Motorcycle data Dealership details Model Person to contact in Service department Ms/Mr Vehicle Identification Number Phone number Colour code Date of first registration Dealership address/phone number (com- Registration number pany stamp)
  • Page 3 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 safe Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Grip heating ....40 Parking your motorcycle ..66 BMW Motorrad Race Refuelling ....66...
  • Page 5 ....68 BMW Motorrad DDC ..116 Care products ... . . 160 Washing the motor- 6 On the race track .
  • Page 6 Riding specifications ..176 12 Service ....177 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 178 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ....178 Maintenance work .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

    BMW Motorrad overview of your motorcycle. All optional extras originally Indicates the end of an maintenance and repair work on ordered.

  • Page 9: Equipment

    Because of this, your motorcycle of country-specific differences. may differ from the information If your BMW was supplied with supplied in the Rider's Manual. equipment not described in Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely this Rider's Manual, you will rule out errors and omissions.

  • Page 11: General Views

    General views General view, left side ....11 General view, right side ... . . 13 Multifunction switch, left .

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Rear seat cover lock with Passenger Bundle Seat lock ( Table of tyre pressures Payload table Chain settings Engine oil level indicator 127)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 131) VIN and type plate (on steering-head bearing, right) Adjuster, spring preload, front ( Brake-fluid reservoir, front 130) Steering damper (behind side panel) ( Coolant level indicator (be- hind side panel) ( 132) Engine-oil filler neck...

  • Page 16: Multifunction Switch, Left

    Multifunction switch, left High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( Control for the laptimer Control for BMW MotorradRace ABS Control for DTC ( Control for hazard warning flashers ( DTC settings ( Operation of the turn indic- ators ( Horn Setting the clock (...

  • Page 17: Right

    Multifunction switch, right with heated handlebar grips Grip heating control Control for selecting the ride mode ( Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( Starting engine ( Launchcontrol ( 100)

  • Page 18: Underneath The Seat

    Underneath the seat Rear seat cover ( with Passenger Bundle Rear seat ( Helmet holder ( with Passenger Bundle Luggage loops ( Toolkit (behind side panel) 126) with Passenger Bundle Parts of the toolkit are loc- ated under the rear seat Fuse box ( 154) Rider's Manual...

  • Page 19: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel Panels for warning and tell- tale lights ( Rev. counter Shift light ( Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instru- ment lighting) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Anti-theft alarm telltale light (see the instructions for use for the anti-theft alarm) Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Multifunction display ....20 Warning and telltale lights ... 21 Service-due indicator ....22 Range .

  • Page 22: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display Speedometer Coolant temperature with heated handlebar grips Grip-heating indicator Odometer and tripmeters Clock ( Ride mode selected by the rider ( selected DTC level (only in SLICK mode) Gear indicator; "N" indic- ates neutral. Selection of the ride mode See Section 5 for informa- tion on the display modes for the race track.

  • Page 23: Warning And Telltale Lights

    Warning and telltale lights DTC warning light ( ABS warning light ( Telltale light for left turn indicators General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( Telltale light for right turn indicators Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( Telltale light for neutral High-beam headlight tell-...

  • Page 24: Service-Due Indicator

    Pre-Ride Check com- shop, preferably an authorised of the forecast due date. If the pletes. In this example the read- BMW Motorrad dealer. countdown distance to the odo- ing means "August 2012". meter reading at which a service...

  • Page 25: Range

    The range readout 1 indicates only an approximate figure. ated by 'General' warning light 1 how far you can ride with the fuel Consequently, BMW Motorrad showing in combination with a remaining in the tank. This read- recommends that you should not...
  • Page 26 Warnings, overview Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display ! EWS Lights up yellow appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( the display Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature read- Coolant temperature too high ( ing flashes Lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode...
  • Page 27 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display ! VDS appears on Drop sensor defective ( the display flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed lights up ABS deactivated ( lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes DTC intervention ( slow-flashes DTC self-diagnosis not completed lights up DTC switched off (...
  • Page 28 Warning and telltale Warning symbols on Meaning lights the display ! DDC Lights up yellow appears on DDC fault ( the display ! DWALO appears Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( on the display ! DWA Lights up yellow appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( the display ! SPEED...

  • Page 29: Electronic Immobiliser

    Have the defective key re- General warning light shows Warning light for engine placed, preferably by an au- red. fault shows. thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The coolant-temperature reading The engine is running in flashes. emergency operating mode. Fuel down to reserve...
  • Page 30 Consult a specialist able. workshop, preferably an author- ! LAMP appears on the display. Have the fault rectified as ised BMW Motorrad dealer. A defective bulb places quickly as possible by a your safety at risk because specialist workshop, preferably Parking-light bulb...

  • Page 31: Abs Deactivated

    Seek the advice of a specialist Activating the ABS function 104). workshop, preferably an author- 41). SETUP mode, switch on ised BMW Motorrad dealer. suppression of the error mes- ABS fault ABS self-diagnosis not sage. ABS warning light shows. completed Motorcycle dropped ABS warning light flashes.
  • Page 32 5 km/h is not available or the function- an authorised BMW Motorrad in order for DTC self-diagnosis to ality might be subject to certain dealer. complete. restrictions. Bear in mind the more detailed information on Pull away slowly.
  • Page 33 Seek the advice of a specialist cycle has too much damping workshop, preferably an author- Shift indicator lights up or and is uncomfortable to drive, ised BMW Motorrad dealer. flashes, depending on your especially on roads in poor preferred setting. Anti-theft alarm battery condition.

  • Page 35: Operation

    Grip heating......40 BMW Motorrad Race ABS ..41 Dynamic Traction Control DTC .

  • Page 36: Ignition Switch/Steering Lock

    Ignition switch/steering Lock the handlebars Pre-ride check is performed. lock Turn the handlebars all the way ABS self-diagnosis is to left. Keys performed. ( You receive 2 ignition keys. DTC self-diagnosis is per- Please consult the information on formed. ( the electronic immobiliser (EWS) Switching off ignition if an ignition key is lost or mislaid...

  • Page 37: Electronic Immobiliser Ews

    You can obtain replacement/extra ised" for your motorcycle. keys only through an authorised A spare key attached to BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys the same ring as the ig- are part of an integrated security Press and hold down button 2...

  • Page 38: Ers

    Speed warning Press button 2 to step the The following values can be dis- minutes reading down. played: Adjusting speed warning When the minutes reading is Total distance covered If applicable, activate the speed Trip 1 correct, press and hold down Tripmeter 1 ( SETUP warning in the...

  • Page 39: Lights

    To increase the speed setting: Briefly press button 1. Speed is increased by approx. 10 km/h each time you press the button. The current speed setting or To switch off the speed warn- appears on the display. ing: Hold down button 1 until appears on the display.

  • Page 40: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Low-beam headlight Parking lights The low-beam headlight switches Switch off the ignition. Operating the turn on automatically when you start indicators the engine. Switch on the ignition. High-beam headlight and The turn indicators are can- headlight flasher celled automatically after you have ridden for approximately Start the engine.

  • Page 41: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Emergency off switch Centre button 1 to cancel the turn indicators. (kill switch) Hazard warning flashers Switching on hazard warning flashers Switch on the ignition. The hazard warning flash- Press button 1 to switch on ers place a strain on the the hazard warning flashers.

  • Page 42: Grip Heating

    The increase in power con- sumption caused by hav- ing the heated handlebar grips switched on can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level is low, the heated handlebar grips are switched off to ensure the bat- tery's starting capability.

  • Page 43: Bmw Motorrad Race Abs

    BMW Motorrad Race Activating the ABS The DTC setting remains un- changed. function ABS warning light shows. Deactivating the ABS function Release button 1 within two Switch on the ignition. seconds. ABS warning light remains You have the option of de-...

  • Page 44: Dynamic Traction Control Dtc

    Activating the DTC If the coding plug for the SLICK function is not inserted, function you have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. An ABS fault has occurred if the ABS warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was Press and hold down button 1...

  • Page 45: Riding Mode

    If the coding plug for the SLICK function is not inserted, you have the option of switching the ignition off and then on again. A DTC fault has occurred if the DTC warning light shows when the motorcycle ac- celerates to a speed in excess of 5 km/h after the ignition was Press button 1.
  • Page 46 SLICK mode 4 as an extra se- In RACE and in SLICK Throttle twistgrip in fully closed lectable item. mode, there is an increased position risk of rollover because the rear Installing coding plug ( 45). Clutch pulled wheel lift-off protection system Once the new ride mode has is switched off.
  • Page 47 riding the motorcycle on public Customising the DTC function 94). roads. Do not use the coding plug for Installing coding plug riding these vehicles on public Switch off the ignition. roads. with reduced power output, Switch off the ignition. 79 kW Remove the front seat ( 54).

  • Page 48: Clutch

    Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever Changing the position of the brake-fluid reservoir can allow air to penetrate the brake system. Do not twist the handlebar fitting or the handlebars. Attempting to adjust the When the coding plug is inserted, Turn adjusting screw 1 in dir- handbrake lever while riding RAIN mode 1 is activated auto- ection A to increase the dis-...
  • Page 49 Adjusting footbrake lever with Competition Kit with Competition Kit Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Applying light pressure from behind, turn adjusting screw 1 Turn adjusting screw 2 in dir- to the desired position.

  • Page 50: Shift Mechanism

    Slacken screw 3. In order to restore the factory Remove screw 1. settings, align scales 5 and 6 The footrests can be moved 4 Hold peg 2 in the desired posi- to zero. forwards/backwards and tilted tion and tighten screw 1 to the upwards/downwards using the specified tightening torque.

  • Page 51: Mirrors

    Clamping of the adjusted specialist workshop, preferably weight. Increase spring preload footrests an authorised BMW Motorrad for heavier riders, decrease dealer. 28 Nm spring preload for lighter riders. It is essential to set spring pre-...
  • Page 52 torcycle. Increase spring pre- Load-dependent adjust- load when the vehicle is heavily ment of spring preload loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the vehicle is Negative spring displace- lightly loaded. ment of front wheel 34...45 mm (With rider Adjusting spring preload 85 kg) for front wheel Make sure the ground is level...
  • Page 53 preload, in other words), Load-dependent adjust- use the tool from the on- ment of spring preload board toolkit to turn adjusting screws 3 in direction B. Negative spring displace- ment of rear wheel Adjusting spring preload 25...35 mm (With rider for rear wheel 85 kg) Make sure the ground is level...

  • Page 54: Tyres

    Always check that the tyre pres- Correct tyre pressure. workshop, preferably an author- sures are correct. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Headlight At high road speeds, tyre Front and rear seats valves have a tendency to...
  • Page 55 Installing rear seat cover Lock the lock with the ignition key. Removing rear seat with Passenger Bundle Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Open lock 1 in the rear seat cover with the ignition key.
  • Page 56 seat, upholstered side down, Removing front seat on a clean surface. Installing rear seat with Passenger Bundle Swing the rear seat down, pushing it lightly forward. Push the upholstery of the Lock the seat lock with the ig- front seat forward slightly nition key.

  • Page 57: Helmet Holder

    Installing front seat Push the upholstery of the The helmet catch can front seat forward slightly scratch the panelling. Engage the front seat in above the screw holes and Make sure the lock is out of the mount 2, then lower the rear of hold it in this position.

  • Page 58: Luggage Loops

    Luggage loops Turn the rear seat upside down. with Passenger Bundle Securing luggage to motorcycle Removing rear seat ( 53). Turn the rear seat upside down. Use the loops 1 and the rear footrests, for example, to se- cure luggage to the rear seat. The helmet catch can In this process, take care not to scratch the panelling.

  • Page 59: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....58 Checklist ......59 Starting .

  • Page 60: Safety Instructions

    When you park the motorcycle of the year. Your authorised Loose clothing make sure that no-one comes BMW Motorrad dealer will be Insufficient tyre pressure into contact with the engine and glad to advise you on the correct Poor tyre tread exhaust system.

  • Page 61: Checklist

    Tampering Do not run the fuel tank dry. Tyre-tread depth and tyre pressures Do not attempt to start or run Tampering with motor- the engine with a spark-plug Security of the luggage cycle settings (e.g. elec- cap disconnected. Tension and lubrication of the tronic engine management unit, Stop the engine immediately if drive chain.
  • Page 62 You cannot start the mo- The start attempt is auto- position for maximum engine re- torcycle with the side stand matically interrupted if bat- volutions. extended and a gear engaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge All the segments in the display The engine will switch itself off the battery before you start the light up.
  • Page 63 Self-diagnosis is per- dealer. ABS warning light flashes. formed automatically when you switch on the ignition. ABS self-diagnosis BMW Motorrad Race ABS per- Phase 1 ABS self-diagnosis forms self-diagnosis to ensure its completed Test of the diagnosis-compat- operability. Self-diagnosis is per-...

  • Page 64: Running In

    The authorised BMW Motorrad their optimum friction levels. You restrictions. dealer deactivates this monit- can compensate for this initial re-...

  • Page 65: Shifting Gear

    Tyres Shifting gear Shift light flashing: engine speed too high New tyres have a smooth sur- Shift light face. This must be roughened by Shift speed riding in a restrained manner at When the motorcycle is on the various heel angles until the tyres move, the shift light indicates the are run in.

  • Page 66: Steering

    BMW Motorrad recommends disengaging the clutch for upshifts in these cir- Attempting to adjust the cumstances. It is advisable to...

  • Page 67: Brakes

    BMW Motorrad Race ABS pre- torcycle is at a standstill. braking force can be transmitted vents the front wheel from lock- without the wheel locking. ing up. Turn adjusting screw 1 in dir- To optimise stopping distance, ection A to increase damping.

  • Page 68: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Parking your Riding in the rain or through On a gradient, the motorcycle puddles of water. should always face uphill; se- motorcycle lect 1st gear. After the motorcycle has been Side stand washed. Refuelling Switch off the engine. Riding on salted or gritted roads.
  • Page 69 Wipe plastic parts immediately Recommended fuel after contact with fuel. grade Make sure the ground is level Premium unleaded, (max. 10 and firm and place the motor- % ethanol, E10) cycle on its side stand. 95 ROZ/RON The volume of the tank can 89 AKI be utilised to the full only when the motorcycle is propped...

  • Page 70: Securing Motorcycle For Transporta

    dry and the engine had cut out pling; this is best done with the due to a lack of fuel. support of a 2nd person. Push the motorcycle onto the Usable fuel capacity transportation flat and hold it in position: do not place it on the side stand.
  • Page 71 Pull the straps down and tight. Place the straps behind on both sides over the rear frame and tighten. Tighten all the straps uniformly; the vehicle's suspension should be compressed as tightly as possible front and rear.

  • Page 73: On The Race Track

    On the race track Multifunction display ....72 LAPTIMER mode ....74 INFO mode .

  • Page 74: Multifunction Display

    Multifunction display sequent viewing in the INFO mode. Selecting the display mode INFO mode: the data saved be- forehand in LAPTIMER mode can be viewed in INFO mode. Note that this mode can be activ- ated only when the motorcycle is at a standstill.
  • Page 75 Overview of mode selection solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Operating the odometer Setting the clock ( 35). Starting timing ( 76). Starting INFO menu Starting SETUP menu Speed warning (...

  • Page 76: Laptimer Mode

    LAPTIMER mode Labels for the values this freeze period can be set as described on page ( 92). shown on the display Mode of presentation The following times can be dis- played in the second line: The time for the preceding lap, labelled "LASTLAP".
  • Page 77 Overview of LAPTIMER mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Ending timing ( 77). Interrupting timing ( 77). Starting timing ( 76). Customising display layout 76).
  • Page 78 Customising display Starting timing of another lap can be started only by an external signal. layout Infrared receiver with infrared receiver An infrared signal provides a con- venient way of operating the in- strument panel in LAPTIMER mode. The instrument panel can be operated in this way only Press button 1 to start timing.
  • Page 79 Interrupting timing Ending timing you delete the current timing session in the INFO mode. Fastest lap anticipated This function has to be activated SETUP in the menu ( 93). Press button 1 to interrupt tim- Begin by pressing button 1 to ing.
  • Page 80 time. "Fastest lap" indicator 1 lights up.

  • Page 81: Info Mode

    INFO mode button 2 is pressed the laps are shown in reverse sequence: Selecting saved lap ATBEST All-time best lap ( BEST Best lap saved ( LAST Last lap saved ( All other laps saved in memory Aggregate time for all laps TOTAL saved in memory ( Exiting INFO mode...
  • Page 82 Overview of INFO mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Selecting saved lap 79). Deleting lap times ( 83). Direct jump to the CLEAR ALL menu Exiting INFO mode 81). Clearing all saved data 82). Activating ROAD mode 82).
  • Page 83 Information per lap Lap time for the lap cur- rently displayed. Exiting INFO mode Press and hold down button 2 to exit the INFO menu. Alternately: top speed The readings already recorded (max) and lowest speed remain saved in memory. (min) on the lap currently displayed Repeatedly press but-...
  • Page 84 Clearing all saved data Activating ROAD mode means that other races can sub- sequently be timed and the lap times of those races compared with the best lap from earlier races. The all-time best lap can also be deleted from memory. If the all-time best lap is from a race timed in the past, it is ac- companied on the display by the...
  • Page 85 Deleting lap times best time until the best time was deleted becomes the new best lap. LAST the last lap in memory the lap in question is deleted. The lap that was the second- last time until the last time was deleted becomes the new last lap.

  • Page 86: Setup Mode

    SETUP mode parameters are shown in reverse Shift-light flash frequency SFT-FL sequence: Selecting a parameter Rebound damping, rear Display setup in laptimer mode REB DDC-RE SETUP LAPTIMER Compression damping, rear Display hold time for the most COM DDC-RE HOLD recent time ( LAP-TM Suspension damping, front Minimum lap time (...
  • Page 87 Overview of SETUP mode solid line: short press broken line: press and hold down Selecting a parameter 84). Direct jump to ROAD mode Setting a parameter 86). Exiting SETUP mode 86).
  • Page 88 Setting a parameter Exiting SETUP mode Adjusting damping, rear Press and hold down button 2 Press and hold down button 1 Adjusting rebound damping on until the parameter starts to until the multifunction display the rear suspension strut. flash. switches to ROAD mode. Repeatedly press button 1 or A value that is still flashing will button 2 until the value you...
  • Page 89 Adjusting damping, front Adjusting compression damping Without height sensor on the on the rear suspension strut. front wheel: Without height sensor on the Adjust rebound damping on the front wheel: front suspension strut. Adjust damping on the front sus- pension strut without separation of rebound and compression damping.
  • Page 90 The separate adjustment of height ( 97). height sensors required for rebound and compression damping is not offered by BMW Motorrad. Available at racing accessory stockists. You can request more detailed information by sending an email to "hp-race-support@bmw- motorrad.com".
  • Page 91 Engine speed for shift Shift-light brightness Shift-light flash frequency light OFF Shift-light brightness expressed Frequency at which the shift light as a percentage of maximum and the speed warning flash, in Engine speed for shift light OFF brightness. Hz (1/s). in rpm.
  • Page 92 Version 1 Version 2 Version 3 The second line shows the run- The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- ning time for the current lap, recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the the best lap saved in memory the running time for the current all-time best lap is shown in the...
  • Page 93 Version 4 Version 5 Version 6 The second line shows the time The second line shows the run- The second line is blank, the recorded for the preceding lap, ning time for the current lap, the third line shows the running time the best lap saved in memory is third line is blank.
  • Page 94 Display-freeze period for Minimum lap time Indicator for bulb failure the most recent time If an infrared receiver is used for If a bulb or the number-plate car- timing laps, you can set the min- rier is removed in preparation for Freeze time in seconds.
  • Page 95 Fastest lap indicator Speed warning Display brightness The "Fastest lap anticipated" Activating this function activates You can set display brightness to 77) function is switched on. any of five levels. another main menu in which you can set a top speed. A warning is issued if the motorcycle ex- ceeds this limit.

  • Page 96: Dtc

    DTC settings Acceptable slip on the rear wheel is controlled by the DTC system to suit the chosen ride mode. In SLICK mode, adjustment of the system-based DTC settings is also possible. Press button 1 at the top (+) The reading you select is indic- Customising the DTC to obtain earlier DTC (less rear ated by the symbol in the multi-...

  • Page 97: Ddc

    (available at racing ac- ficiently. Under these circum- cessory stockists) must be in- stances, BMW Motorrad recom- To adjust compression damp- stalled. You can obtain further in- mends temporarily deactivating ing, press buttons 1/ 2 un- formation from HP Race Support DTC.
  • Page 98 (Compression) is displayed at Switch to SETUP mode. -1 .. -7: reduce damping to a position 4 "COM:". maximum of seven levels To adjust rebound damping, 0: default settings press buttons 1/2 until (DDC- REAR) is displayed at pos- ition 3 "DDC-RE" and (Re- bound) is displayed at posi- tion 4 "REB:".
  • Page 99 During the alignment, do not specialist workshop, preferably sit on the motorcycle; remove an authorised BMW Motorrad pieces of luggage. dealer. Installing height sensor plugs Remove the side panel...

  • Page 100: Running Gear

    Running gear Height adjustment Remove protective cap from Attached to the vehicle are two plug 1 und connect height pairs of slide blocks with different sensor plug. drill holes. The blocks in each In order to customise the sus- pair can be turned 180°, so to- In the SETUP-menu, the pension height, the left and right gether with the blocks installed...
  • Page 101 Adjusting height of suspension Lift the motorcycle using a suitable auxiliary stand to re- lieve pressure on the suspen- sion strut. Remove slide block 3 on the Adjust wide recessed slide right hand side. block 2 on the right hand side. Install screw 1 and tighten to Select a pair of slide blocks ac- specified torque.

  • Page 102: Launchcontrol

    Launchcontrol The third gear is engaged. Bring vehicle to starting posi- tion. The angle of inclination is Launchcontrol greater than 30°. Vehicle is stationary, engine is Launchcontrol supports riders by running The engine or the ignition is maintaining ideal engine revving switched off.
  • Page 103 necessary to reach the speed limitation. After engaging the clutch, open the throttle completely. If the DTC warning light shows, the DTC system has been switched off. Shift light on. In the multifunction display, If no start using Launchcontrol is L-CON and the remaining currently possible, the number...

  • Page 104: Removing/Installing Mirrors

    Use the HP Race Cover specified torque. Kit from BMW Motorrad to On each side, remove nuts 1 cover the screw holes and re- Mirror to front panel car- and remove the mirrors.

  • Page 105: Number-Plate Carrier

    Number-plate carrier Open retainer 2 and discon- nect the plug. Removing number-plate carrier with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Switch off the ignition. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) If applicable, deactivate the Carefully disengage anti-theft anti-theft alarm.
  • Page 106 Use a small screwdriver to Remove screws 8 with wash- Hold the number-plate carrier push retainer 7 to the left and ers and remove the number- in position and work the cable at the same time push the plug plate carrier. Work the cable through opening 9.
  • Page 107 secure it to the rear frame with cable tie 1. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) Connect the plug, making sure From the front, work the anti- that retainer 6 engages. theft alarm into position in the holder. Install screw 4. Push the plug of the number- Connect the plug, making sure plate carrier onto the anti-theft that retainers 3 engage.

  • Page 108: Removing And Installing Front Turn Indicators

    Removing and installing front turn indicators Removing front flashing turn indicator The procedure described here for the right side apply applies by analogy to the left side panel. Remove screw 2 and remove Engage the fairing side panel in Remove the side panel the turn indicator.
  • Page 109 the motorcycle on which you Install screws 2. are working. The letter "R" for right or "L" for left is stamped on the back of the slipstream deflector. Install screws 1. Installing front flashing turn indicator Make sure the ground is level Remove screw 1 on the in- and firm and place the motor- board side of the right side...
  • Page 110 Pull the fairing side panel at position 4 to disengage it from the rubber buffer and remove. Work the cable through the fairing side panel. Clip in the turn-signal cable at position 1. Installing side panel ( 134). Hold the flashing turn indicator in position and install screw 2.

  • Page 111: Engineering

    Race ABS ......112 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC ..115 Dynamic Damping Control BMW Motorrad DDC ....116...

  • Page 112: Riding Mode

    BMW Motorrad. The SLICK reduction: inserting the cod- tions, the road and traffic, and mode is for racing slicks and sur- ing plug voids homologation for...
  • Page 113 these circumstances, the rear wheel from spinning whenever high level of grip generally en- possible. wheel can lift off the ground. countered only on race tracks. Similarly, the assumption on The DDC system is set up for Risk of rollover, because which the parameter settings for reserved driving.

  • Page 114: Brake System With

    DTC system Brake system with assumes that the motorcycle is In order to achieve this state, BMW Motorrad Race running on racing tyres with max- The motorcycle must be at imum grip (slicks). Long wheelies a standstill with the ignition...
  • Page 115 At this instant, the transferable limit, the wheels start the integral function. If the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS to lock and the vehicle loses its brake pedal is depressed after must assume an extremely low directional stability;...
  • Page 116 Invariably, a technical sys- In addition to problems with the and the outcome can be a high- tem cannot perform beyond BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- siding situation in which the mo- the abilities dictated by its level ceptional riding conditions can torcycle can flip over.

  • Page 117: Electronic Engine Management With Bmw Motorrad Dtc

    Special situations momentum take over and even Do not take risks that would neg- In accordance with the laws of BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- ate the additional safety offered physics, the accelerating ability able to counteract their effects.

  • Page 118: Dynamic Damping Control Bmw Motorrad Ddc

    The BMW Motorrad DTC is un- is used for the angle of heel or reactivate DTC by switching the able to control a situation of this...
  • Page 119 levels to make the damping "softer" or one of seven levels to make the damping "harder". Rebound and compression damping can be altered on the back wheel separately. In order to be able to separately customise rebound and com- pression damping on the front wheel, a height sensor must be installed on the suspension fork.

  • Page 121: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....120 Rear footrests..... . 120...

  • Page 122: General Instructions

    Removing rear footrests for your motorcycle that are ap- or in connection with BMW proved by BMW for this purpose. motorcycles without constituting Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific cessories and other products...
  • Page 123 tighten to the specified tighten- Carbon fiber bracket (si- ing torque. lencer) on the rear frame Silencer clamp on 28 Nm bracket 20 Nm Remove screws 1 and stretch out the silencer strap, pulling backwards from the silencer. Stretch out retaining strap 1 and pull backwards over the Remove screws 1.
  • Page 124 Installing rear footrests Install screw hole covers 1. Remove screws 1 and remove the silencer strap. Remove screw 2 with nut and Cover for rear footrests washers. on the rear frame Stretch out retaining strap 1 and pull backwards from the without Passenger Bundle silencer.
  • Page 125 Tighten nut 2 to the specified Rear footrest bracket on tightening torque. the rear frame Silencer clamp on 28 Nm bracket 20 Nm Hold footrest. Install screws 1 and tighten to the specified tightening torque. Rear footrest bracket on the rear frame Stretch out retaining strap 1 and pull backwards over the 28 Nm...

  • Page 127: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....126 Battery ......156 Toolkit .

  • Page 128: General Instructions

    Plastic adapter for socket ledge of the technology involved. wrench If you are in doubt, consult a Adjusting spring preload specialist workshop, preferably for rear wheel ( 51). your authorised BMW Motorrad Extension for screwdriver dealer. blade...

  • Page 129: Engine Oil

    Engine oil Open-ended spanner Width across flats 10/13 Checking engine oil level Adjust the chain tension The oil level varies with 138). the temperature of the Reversible-blade screw- oil. The higher the temperature, driver with star-head and the higher the level of oil in the plain tips sump.

  • Page 130: Brake System

    Always make sure that the oil BMW Motorrad dealer. level is correct. Topping up engine oil Top up the engine oil to the Make sure the ground is level specified level.
  • Page 131 Have the brakes checked by a Visually inspect the left and specialist workshop, preferably Brake-pad wear limit, right brake pads to ascertain an authorised BMW Motorrad front their thickness. Viewing dir- dealer. ection: from the rear toward min 0.8 mm (Friction pad brake pads 1.
  • Page 132 BMW Motorrad dealer. thickness. Checking rear brake pad Have the brake pads replaced thickness by a specialist workshop,...
  • Page 133 Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes Check the brake fluid level in Brake fluid level, front brake fluid reservoir 1.

  • Page 134: Coolant

    Check the brake-fluid level at regular intervals. Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a spe- cialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Coolant Check the brake fluid level in Checking coolant level Brake fluid level, rear rear reservoir 1.

  • Page 135: Body Panels

    tion: from in front toward the applies by analogy to the left side inside of the right side panel. panel. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Open cap 1 of the expansion tank.
  • Page 136 Installing side panel Pull the fairing side panel at position 4 to disengage it from the rubber buffer and remove. Remove screw 1 on the in- board side of the side panel. Engage the fairing side panel in mount 6 on the engine spoiler. Disconnect plug 5.

  • Page 137: Clutch

    If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking clutch-lever play Seat the side panel in the rub- Hold slipstream deflector 2 in ber buffer at position 4.
  • Page 138 Adjust the clutch-lever with Competition Kit with Competition Kit play Pull clutch lever 2 until resist- To increase clutch play: turn ance is perceptible. screw 2 in the tightening dir- To increase clutch play: turn ection, i.e. into the handlebar screw 1 in the tightening dir- In this position, measure clutch fitting.

  • Page 139: Rims And Tyres

    Have the tyres changed in good To prolong chain life, time before they wear to the BMW Motorrad recommends the use of BMW Motorrad minimum permissible tread depth. chain lubricant, or:...

  • Page 140: Checking Chain Tension

    pinion and sprocket and meas- Lubricant ure difference a. Chain deflection Chain spray Wipe off excess lubricant. 40...50 mm (Motorcycle with Checking chain tension no weight applied, supported on its side stand) Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- If measured value is outside per- cycle on its stand.

  • Page 141: Wheels

    10 information from your authorised Checking the chain wear pins, chain pulled taut) BMW Motorrad dealer or on Engage 1st gear. the Internet at www.bmw- If the chain has stretched to the Turn the rear wheel in the nor- motorrad.com.

  • Page 142: Removing Front Wheel

    Remove screws 2 of the brake workshop beforehand, preferably calipers on left and right. an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. In some cases, the data programmed into the control units can be changed to suit the new wheel sizes.

  • Page 143: Installing Front Wheel

    BMW Motorrad recommends Remove quick-release axle 2, the BMW Motorrad front-wheel while supporting the wheel. stand for lifting the motorcycle. Roll the front wheel forward to Installing the front-wheel stand remove. 146). Installing front wheel Possible malfunctions when ABS and DTC systems in- tervene if non-standard wheels are installed.
  • Page 144 Note the direction-of-rotation ar- Clamping screws in axle Radial brake caliper to rows on the tyre or the wheel holder axle mount rim. 19 Nm 38 Nm Roll the front wheel into posi- tion between the front forks. Remove the front-wheel stand and the auxiliary stand.

  • Page 145: Removing Rear Wheel

    Slacken adjusting screws 2 on on an auxiliary stand; left and right. BMW Motorrad recommends Remove adjusting plate 4 and the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel push the axle in as far as it will stand. Installing rear-wheel stand 147). Slip wooden chocks or similar...
  • Page 146 10 back workshop, preferably an author- far enough to allow the rear ised BMW Motorrad dealer. wheel to clear it. Roll the rear wheel on the sup- The sprocket and the port into the swinging arm as spacer sleeves on left...
  • Page 147 ing brake-caliper carrier 10 for- ward at the same time. When rolling the rear wheel Insert right adjusting plate 6 into position, take care not to into the swinging arm with damage ABS sensor 9. stop 12 to the front. Roll the rear wheel as far Lift the rear wheel and work forward as possible and loop...

  • Page 148: Front-Wheel Stand

    2 152 839). Place the motorcycle on its centre stand or another auxiliary stand before lifting the front wheel with the BMW Motorrad front-wheel stand. Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad recommends the BMW Motorrad rear-wheel Seat the brake and ABS line in stand.

  • Page 149: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Adjust adapters 3 to the width of the pins inserted in the front Installing rear-wheel suspension. stand Set the height of the front- wheel stand to raise the front wheel slightly clear of the ground. Insert adapter pins (83 30 2 152 840) 1 into the front sus- pension on left and right.

  • Page 150: Bulbs

    Install adapter pins (83 30 2 Turn brackets 2 long ends out. Engage the rear-wheel stand in 152 841) 1 in the rear wheel the rear wheel swinging arm Adjust adapters 3 to the width swinging arm on left and right and apply even pressure to of the pins inserted in the rear and tighten to the specified...
  • Page 151 Switch off the ignition. Remove cover 2 so that the Release spring clip 4 at left high-beam headlight bulb can and right and swing it up. Remove cover 1 so that the be replaced. Remove bulb 5 from the low-beam headlight bulb can socket.

  • Page 152: Replacing Parking-Light

    Engage spring clip 4 in the Bulbs for the low-beam catch on left and right. headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Hold the new bulb by the base Remove parking-light cover 1.
  • Page 153 Replacing parking-light bulb, right Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motor- cycle on its stand. Switch off the ignition. Remove bulb 4 from the Insert bulb 4 into the socket. socket. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Remove cover 1.
  • Page 154 Replacing turn indicator bulbs, front and rear The LED turn indicators can be replaced only as a complete unit. Consult a specialist work- Insert bulb 4 into the socket. shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Remove bulb 4 from the socket.
  • Page 155 Seek the advice of a specialist the glass free of foreign matter. workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer. Maximum number of de- Pull number-plate light 1 out of fective LEDs in rear-light unit the bulb housing.

  • Page 156: Fuses

    Removing rear seat cover workshop, preferably an author- 52). ised BMW Motorrad dealer. with Passenger Bundle Installing fuse Removing rear seat ( 53). Press number-plate light bulb 1 into the light housing. Fuses Replace the defective fuse with Removing fuse...

  • Page 157: Jump-Starting

    charged battery and the other The latch engages with an A short-circuit can res- audible click. ult if the crocodile clips end to the positive terminal of of the jump leads are accident- the donor battery. Installing rear seat cover ally brought into contact with the Then connect one end of the 53).

  • Page 158: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has de- sidered. veloped a float charger spe- Compliance with the points be- cially designed for compatibility...
  • Page 159 Connecting battery to with anti-theft alarm (DWA) with anti-theft alarm (DWA) motorcycle Connect battery positive lead 2 Disconnection in the wrong first. sequence increases the risk Connect battery positive lead 2 of short-circuits. Then connect battery negative first. lead 1. Always proceed in the correct Then connect battery negative sequence.

  • Page 160: Installing Battery

    BMW Motorrad dealer. of disuse. See the instructions for caring for your battery. Al- Place the battery in the battery...

  • Page 161: Care

    Care Care products ..... 160 Washing the motorcycle ... 160 Cleaning easily damaged compon- ents .

  • Page 162: Care Products

    BMW Motorrad recommends until the brake discs and brake and care products you can that you use BMW insect re- pads have dried out. obtain from your authorised mover to soften and wash off Warm water intensifies the BMW Motorrad dealer.

  • Page 163: Paint Care

    Using silicone sprays for insects by covering the af- We recommend BMW vehicle the care of rubber seals can fected areas with a wet cloth. polish or BMW paint cleaner for cause damage. this purpose. Do not use silicone sprays or Chrome...

  • Page 164: Protective Wax Coating

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

  • Page 165: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 164 Riding specifications ....176 Threaded fasteners ....165 Engine .

  • Page 166: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Engine does not start or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand. Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 67).

  • Page 167: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Front wheel Value Valid Quick-release axle in threaded bush M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Clamping screws in axle holder M8 x 35 19 Nm Radial brake caliper to axle mount M10 x 65 38 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Locknut of the final-drive chain tensioning screw...
  • Page 168 Rear wheel Value Valid Adapter to rear wheel swinging M8 x 30 20 Nm Spring strut to main frame M10 x 65 56 Nm Mirrors Value Valid Mirror to front panel carrier M6, Replace nuts 8 Nm mechanical...

  • Page 169: Engine

    Engine Engine design Transversely mounted, four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine tilted 32° forward, with four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts with cam followers; liquid cooled, with electronic fuel injec- tion, integrated six-speed gearbox, wet-sump lub- rication. Displacement 999 cm Cylinder bore 80 mm Piston stroke 49.7 mm...

  • Page 170: Fuel

    BMW recommends BP fuels Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 3.5 l, with filter change products recommended by BMW Motorrad Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2 Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX...

  • Page 171: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping Transmission Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en- gine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary transmission ratio 2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear 2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear 1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear 1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear 1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear 1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear...

  • Page 172: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Rear-wheel drive Type of final drive Chain drive Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/45 Secondary transmission ratio 2.647 Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel Rear wheel...

  • Page 173: Brakes

    Brake-pad material, rear 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 Forged aluminium wheels Front wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 174: Electrics

    Rear wheel Rear wheel type Forged aluminium wheels Rear wheel rim size 6.0" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 200/55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Electrics Fuses Current rating of fuse 1 (Instrument panel ) 10 A Current rating of fuse 2 (Master relay, diagnosis plug)
  • Page 175 Current rating of fuse 6 (Horn) 7.5 A Current rating of fuse 7 (Ignition switch) Current rating of fuse 8 (Sensor group) Main fuse 40 A Battery battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 7 Ah with anti-theft alarm (DWA) 10 Ah...

  • Page 176: Frame

    Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light unit Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Frame Frame type Aluminium composite bridge frame, load-bearing engine type plate location Steering head, right Position of the Vehicle Identification Number...

  • Page 177: Dimensions

    Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2056 mm Height of motorcycle 1120 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 826 mm, Across mirrors Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, Without rider Weights Unladen weight 199 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90%...

  • Page 178: Riding Specifications

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

  • Page 179: Service

    Service BMW Motorrad Service ... . 178 BMW Motorrad Mobility services ......178 Maintenance work .

  • Page 180: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad dealer. services BMW Motorrad has an extensive network of dealerships in place As owner of a new BMW In order to help ensure that your to look after you and your mo- motorcycle, in circumstances BMW is always in optimum...
  • Page 181 1000 km BMW Service in advance when the time for a The BMW Service is carried out service is approaching, on the once a year; the extent of ser- basis of the programmed values.

  • Page 182: 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 183 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 184 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 185 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 186 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 187: 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 188 Item Odometer Date reading...

  • Page 189: Index

    Brake fluid Clutch Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, front, 130 Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 Checking fluid level, rear, 131 Adjusting play, 136 Control, 14 Reservoir, front, 13 Checking function, 135 Engineering details, 112 Reservoir, rear, 13 Checking play, 135 Operation, 41 Brake pads Technical data, 169...
  • Page 190 Engineering details, 115 Frame Hazard warning flashers Operation, 42 Technical data, 174 Control, 14 Self-diagnosis, 61 Front-wheel stand Operation, 39 Warnings, 30 Installing, 146 Headlight Fuel Adjustment for driving on left/ Refuelling, 67 driving on right, 52 Electrics Technical data, 168 Technical data, 172 Beam throw, 52 Fuel reserve...
  • Page 191 Low-beam headlight, 38 Multifunction display, 17 Jump starting, 155 Control, 14 Parking lights, operating, 38 Overview, 20 Side light, 37 Selecting the display mode, 72 Luggage Keys, 34 Using INFO mode, 79 Instructions for loading, 58 Using LAPTIMER mode, 74 Luggage loops Launch control, 100 Position on the vehicle, 16...
  • Page 192 Rear-wheel stand Shifting gear Electrics, 172 Installing, 147 Shift assistant, 64 Engine, 167 Refuelling, 67 Shift light, 17, 63 Engine oil, 168 Rev. counter, 17 Spark plugs, 173 Frame, 174 Ride mode Speed warning Fuel, 168 Adjusting, 43 Adjusting, 36 Fuses, 172 Control for riding mode, 15 Speedometer, 20...
  • Page 193 Turn indicators Warnings Control, 14 ABS, 29 Operation, 38 Anti-theft alarm, 31 Removing and installing, 106 Bulb defect, 28 Type plate Drop sensor, 29 Position on the vehicle, 13 DTC, 30 Tyres Engine electronics, 27 Checking inflation pressure, 52 Fuel reserve, 27 Checking tread depth, 137 Immobiliser, 27 Pressures, 172...
  • Page 194 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. ©2013 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft 80788 Munich, Germany Reprinting, even only in extracts, is only permitted with written au- thorization by BMW Motorrad, Aftersales.
  • Page 195 Usable fuel capacity Approx. 17.5 l Reserve fuel Approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, tyre cold BMW recommends *01418550541* Order No.: 01 41 8 550 541 08.2013, 2nd edition, 01...

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