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  • Page 1 Rider's Manual (US Model) HP2 Sport BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
  • Page 2 Motorcycle/Retailer Data Motorcycle data Retailer Data Model Contact in Service Vehicle Identification Number Ms./Mr. Phone number Color number First registration Retailer's address/phone number (compa- Registration number ny stamp)
  • Page 3 We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding community of BMW riders. Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ......60 Displays in ROAD mode ..20 Brake system with BMW Mo- BMW Motorrad ABS .
  • Page 5 Paint care ....147 BMW Motorrad Service ..167 On public roads ... . 116 Protective wax coating .

  • Page 7: General Instructions

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

  • Page 8: Overview

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

  • Page 9: Technical Data

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

  • Page 11: Overviews

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

  • Page 13: General View, Left Side

    General view, left side Headlight range adjustment (below instrument cluster) Clutch fluid reservoir 125) Fuel filler opening ( Seat lock ( Adjuster for spring preload, rear ( Adjustment of rear damping (rebound) ( Oil level indicator ( 119) Adjustment of front spring preload (behind side panel)

  • Page 15: General View, Right Side

    General view, right side Onboard socket 108) Engine oil fill location 120) Adjustment of front damp- ing (rebound, before fuel fill location) ( Vehicle Identification Number (below upper fork bridge) Brake-fluid reservoir, front 123) Adjustment of front damp- ing (compression) ( Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 123) Adjustment of rear damping...

  • Page 16: Underneath Seat

    Underneath seat Onboard toolkit Type plate Tire inflation pressure table Battery ( 141)

  • Page 17: Left Handlebar Fitting

    Left handlebar fitting Operating instrument cluster ABS operation Horn Flashing turn indicators, left ( 59), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Headlight flasher and high- beam headlight (...

  • Page 18: Handlebar Fitting, Right

    Handlebar fitting, right Emergency ON/OFF switch Starter button ( Flashing turn indicators, right ( 59), Hazard warn- ing flashers ( Turn indicators off ( 59), Hazard warning flashers off...

  • Page 19: Instrument Cluster

    Instrument cluster Headlight LED strip for visualizing Low-beam headlight warm-up phase ( 87), High-beam headlight For visualizing engine speed Parking lights limit ( 21), Shifting flash Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of LEDs and indicator lights) Indicator lights ( Multifunction display...

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status indicators Displays in ROAD mode ... . . 20 Warning indicators ....22 ABS warning indicators .

  • Page 22: Displays In Road Mode

    Displays in ROAD mode Multifunction display LED strip for visualizing warm-up phase ( 87), For visualizing engine speed limit ( Tachometer (digital display) Speedometer Gear indicator ( Trip meter ( Stopwatch ( Control panel ( Odometer Clock ( 10 Tachometer (analog display) The ROAD mode is the default mode for road operation.

  • Page 23: Indicator Lights

    Indicator lights Engine speed warning When approaching the engine speed limit, the four right-hand LEDs light up consecutively, and if the engine speed continues to increase, all four LEDs begin to flicker. Idling Turn indicators High-beam headlight Gear indicator The gear engaged or for neutral appears on the display.

  • Page 24: Warning Indicators

    Warning indicators Display Warnings are indicated with the general warning light 1 in com- bination with one of the warning symbols, e.g. 2. The 'General' warning light shows red or yel- low, depending on the urgency of the warning. If several warn- ings are active, all corresponding warning lights and warning sym- bols are displayed.

  • Page 25: Overview Of Warning Indicators

    Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Lights up yellow Is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up yellow Is indicated Engine in emergency-operation mode Flashes red Is indicated Engine oil pressure insufficient ( Lights up red Is indicated...
  • Page 26 Have the defective key re- Refueling ( cy operating mode. placed, preferably by an autho- Continued driving is possible, rized BMW Motorrad retailer. Engine in emergency- however the accustomed en- operation mode Fuel down to reserve gine performance may not be General warning light shows available.
  • Page 27 BMW Motorrad Topping up engine oil ( 120) engine or ABS. This can result in retailer. dangerous driving situations. Possible cause: If possible, do not continue Engine oil pressure The engine oil pressure is insuffi- driving. insufficient cient.
  • Page 28 137) contact a specialized workshop contact a specialized workshop for this purpose, preferably an Bulb defective for this purpose, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- authorized BMW Motorrad re- Lamp symbol with arrows is tailer. tailer. displayed Front bulb defective...

  • Page 29: Abs Warning Indicators Oe

    ABS warning indicators Display ABS warnings are indicated by the ABS warning light 1. Additional information on the BMW Motorrad ABS is provided from page ( 96); an overview of the possible warnings is pro- vided on the following page.
  • Page 30 Overview of warning indicators Indicator lights Displays Meaning Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( Lights up ABS deactivated ( Lights up ABS error (...

  • Page 31: Self-Diagnosis Not Completed

    Self-diagnosis not with BMW Motorrad ABS completed Switching on ABS function ABS warning light flashes. ABS error Possible cause: ABS warning light lights up. The ABS function is not avail- able, because the self-diagno- Possible cause: sis has not been completed. To...

  • Page 33: Instrument Cluster

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

  • Page 34: Diversity

    Diversity Operation The instrument cluster offers a broad range of views and adjust- ment options. The ROAD mode provides all information required for operation on public roads. In the RACE mode the information important for racetrack operation is shown. Each time the MENU button is This can be saved for each race pressed, the cursor jumps to the lap and displayed again in the...

  • Page 35: Selecting Display Mode

    Selecting display mode The selected line is operated Each time the button is pressed, with the SET button 1. the display shows modes start- Press MENU button 2 repeat- ing with the current mode in the edly until cursor is located be- following order: fore field.

  • Page 36: Road Mode

    ROAD mode Selecting odometer Each time the button is pressed, Press and hold SET button 1. the display shows values start- Tripmeter is reset. ing with the current value in the Residual range Press MENU button 2 repeat- following order: edly until cursor is located be- fore middle field.

  • Page 37: Operating Stopwatch

    The determined residual Stopwatch continues to run range is an approximate even after a mode change or reading. BMW Motorrad there- after switching off ignition. fore recommends that you do Press SET button with stop- not try to use the full remaining watch running.

  • Page 38: Race Mode

    RACE mode expired race time The measurement of the race time is automatically interrupted Display in RACE mode If a lap has been completed, the while the motorcycle is stopped. measured time is frozen for an In the RACE mode information The measurement is continued adjustable time for improved on each race lap is displayed and...
  • Page 39 Display as LAP Monitor Gear indicator in place of speedometer Speedometer in place of gear indicator Race time Number of laps driven fastest lap time expired time of current lap...
  • Page 40 Display as SPEED Monitor Race time Number of laps driven Top speed of current lap Lowest speed of current lap...
  • Page 41 Selecting RACE Monitor Select SETUP mode. This adjustment can on- ly be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 twice. The cursor is located before field. Press SET button 1 repeatedly until desired monitor is shown. possible settings: Lap Monitor Speed Monitor...
  • Page 42 Press SET button at end of If the RACE Monitor is If a lap number is already shown: reset in the next step, all each lap. Resetting RACE Monitor save data are deleted and can no The measurements for the next longer be displayed in the INFO lap are started.
  • Page 43 Press SET button 1 repeat- The cursor is located before edly until field. Freeze Time displayed. Press SET button 1 repeatedly until desired time is shown. The displayed time increases by five seconds each time the button is pressed. The setting range is 0 to 30 seconds.
  • Page 44 Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before The first LED lights up and the field. SELECT set engine speed threshold Press SET button 1 repeated- is shown (LED 1 lights up at ly until Flash Adjust 5200 rpm in picture). displayed.
  • Page 45 The desired display duration has been applied. SET button 1 pressed once Press SET button repeatedly each time. until desired LED lights up. Each time the button is The number of the active LED pressed, the next LED lights up is shown at position 1.

  • Page 46: Info Mode

    INFO mode Display in INFO mode In the INFO mode the informa- tion which has been stored on each race lap in the RACE mode can be displayed. Displays in INFO mode: Top engine speed Average speed Number of shifts carried out Lap time Displayed lap and number of laps recorded...
  • Page 47 Display in INFO mode Maximum engine speed of displayed lap Average speed of displayed Number of shifts in dis- played lap Lap time of displayed lap Lap to which the displayed data refer/number of clocked laps Top speed of displayed lap Lowest speed of displayed...
  • Page 48 Operating INFO mode Press SET button 1 once each time. Select INFO mode. This adjustment can on- ly be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before field. Each time the button is pressed, Press SET button 1 once each the following information is dis- time.

  • Page 49: Settings

    Settings Setting clock Select SETUP mode. This adjustment can on- ly be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before field. SELECT Press SET button 1 repeated- ly until SELECT Clock displayed.
  • Page 50 Press SET button repeatedly brightness in darkness is de- Press SET button 1 repeatedly until desired hours are shown. creased starting from this value. until Flash Brightn displayed. Press and hold SET button until minutes display flashes. Press SET button repeated- ly until desired minutes are shown.
  • Page 51 The cursor is located before Press SET button 1 repeat- field. edly until Backlight displayed. Press SET button 1. Each time the button is pressed, the brightness increases. This is indicated by the number of filled-in boxes. If all boxes are empty, the LEDs are switched off.
  • Page 52 The cursor is located before field. Press SET button 1. Each time the button is pressed, the brightness increases. This is indicated by the number of filled-in boxes (the background lighting cannot be completely switched off). Press MENU button 2 once. Setting startup animation The cursor is located before Select...
  • Page 53 The startup animation is tog- gled on ( ) and off ( Restoring delivered state Select mode. SETUP This adjustment can on- ly be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill. Press MENU button 2 once. The cursor is located before field.

  • Page 54: Infrared Receiver Oa

    Setting minimum lap time The lettering Factory Res. Select SETUP mode. flashes; the delivered state is This adjustment can on- restored. ly be carried out with the motorcycle at a standstill. Infrared receiver Convenient lap timing Operation of the instrument clus- ter in the RACE mode can be Press MENU button 2 once.
  • Page 55 Press and hold SET button 1 until minutes display flashes. Press SET button repeated- ly until desired minutes are shown. Settable time: 00:00 10:59 Press and hold SET button until seconds display flashes. Press SET button repeated- ly until desired seconds are shown.

  • Page 57: Operation

    Hazard warning flashers ....59 Emergency ON/OFF switch ..60 BMW Motorrad ABS ....61 Clutch .

  • Page 58: Ignition Switch And Steering Lock

    You are provided with a main key Battery can be recharged via and a reserve key, as well as a onboard socket. with BMW Motorrad ABS key for removing the seat. If a Locking handlebars key is lost, please note the infor- Turn key to position 1.

  • Page 59: Electronic Immobilizer Ews

    The motorcycle. You can also have warning is shown in the On level ground, always turn the your authorized BMW Motorrad multifunction display. handlebars to the left to set the retailer disable particular keys, steering lock.

  • Page 60: Lights

    Lights High-beam headlight and Switching on parking headlight flasher lights Parking lights Switch off ignition. The parking lights switch on au- tomatically when the ignition is switched on. The parking lights are a strain on the battery. Do not leave the ignition switched on longer than absolutely necessary.

  • Page 61: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Switching on right-hand Switching off turn turn indicator indicator Switching on left-hand Switch on ignition. turn indicator After driving for approx. Switch on ignition. ten seconds or after cov- After driving for approx. ering a distance of approx. 650 ten seconds or after cov- ft (200 m), the turn indicators are ering a distance of approx.

  • Page 62: Emergency On/Off Switch

    warning flashers for longer than Hazard warning flashers are Hazard warning flashers are absolutely necessary. switched on. switched off. Turn indicator light flashes. If a turn indicator button is Emergency ON/OFF General warning light flash- pressed with the ignition switch es red.

  • Page 63: Bmw Motorrad Abs Oe

    Release ABS button within two ABS warning light goes seconds. BMW Motorrad ABS out; if self-diagnosis has ABS warning light contin- not been completed, it begins to Switching off ABS ues to light up.

  • Page 64: Clutch

    Shift lever As an alternative, the ignition can also be switched off and Adjusting shift lever then on again. If the ABS light continues to light up after switching the ignition off and then on again, an ABS fault has occurred. Clutch Turn adjusting screw 1 clock- Adjusting clutch lever...

  • Page 65: Brakes

    Brakes torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an Adjusting handbrake lever authorized BMW Motorrad Changing the position of retailer. the brake-fluid reservoir can Tighten screw 1 with specified allow air to penetrate the brake torque. system. Eccentric foot piece on...

  • Page 66: Mirrors

    The work on the clutch torques checked by a specialized lever fitting and the left- workshop, preferably an hand handlebar half described in authorized BMW Motorrad the following basically also ap- retailer. plies to the handbrake fitting and Tighten screw 1 with specified the right-hand handlebar half.
  • Page 67 BMW Motorrad retailer. Install screw 2, tighten screws 1 and 2 with specified torque. Handlebar halves on han- dlebar bridge Tightening sequence: first Slacken screw 1. When fluid reservoirs are tighten screw inside motor- Remove screw 2. positioned at an angle, air...

  • Page 68: Footrests

    Adjusting footrests Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Install screw 1 with specified torque. Position clutch lever fitting and Handlebar fitting on han-...

  • Page 69: Spring Preload

    To set factory setting: align Take off fuel tank cover toward footrests toward front. rear. Spring preload Setting The spring preloads on the front and rear wheel must be adjusted to the weight of the driver. The negative spring travel is set via a Release both retaining brack- differential measurement.
  • Page 70 To turn adjustment rings: in- To loosen locking, turn adjust- Your motorcycle's han- sert tool from toolkit 3 for brac- ment ring 1 in direction b while dling will suffer if you do ing and tool from toolkit 4 for bracing adjustment ring 2.
  • Page 71 Locknut of spring base adjustment on spring plate 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Adjust the damping character- istic to suit spring preload. Measure distance d between If you want to decrease the upper edge of upper 5 and difference (i.e. increase spring lower fork bridge 6.
  • Page 72 Make sure that throttle valve Slide fuel tank cover over fuel Your motorcycle's han- cable is seated in guide 3 of tank from rear. dling will suffer if you do intake manifold and throttle Install screws 1 on right and not match the spring-preload and valve is resting against stop.
  • Page 73 tance measurement, always guide the measuring tape cen- tered over the screw 5 and read off the distance to the edge 6. Make sure there is no load on the rear wheel; remove all items of luggage, if carried. Release the lock by turning ad- Danger of short circuit on justing ring 1 in direction c with positive battery terminal...

  • Page 74: Damping

    culate difference between mea- preload), turn adjusting ring 2 damping, while a reduction in sured values. in direction c. spring preload requires softer rebound-stage damping. Tighten lock by tightening ad- Adjustment of spring justing ring 1 in direction b preload dependent on Rebound-stage damping with tool from toolkit, while loading...
  • Page 75 Adjusting compression damping on front wheel To increase damping, turn To increase damping, turn adjustment wheel 1 in direc- adjustment wheel 1 in direc- tion H. tion H. Your motorcycle's han- To decrease damping, turn To decrease damping, turn dling will suffer if you do adjustment wheel 1 in direc- adjustment wheel 1 in direc- not match the spring-preload and...
  • Page 76 Adjusting rebound-stage Adjusting compression damping for rear wheel damping for rear wheel Make sure ground is level and Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. firm and park motorcycle. To decrease rebound-stage damping, turn adjustment wheel 1 in direction a. To increase rebound-stage damping, turn adjustment wheel 1 in direction b.

  • Page 77: Chassis Height

    Raise motorcycle with a suit- ment wheel, then open 14 able lifting tool until front wheel clicks. (Full tank of gas, with is suspended. BMW Motorrad rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Remove screw 1 on left and recommends the BMW Motor- right.
  • Page 78 Adjust fork height as described Front height of motorcy- workshop, preferably an further above. authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. max 0.6 in (max 15 mm) Tighten screws 1 on left and (Adjustment range between right immersion tube with lower edge of fork slider specified torque.
  • Page 79 If necessary, tighten axle Bottom fork brace with clamping screw 4 with slider tube specified torque. Tightening sequence: 2x Clamping screw for each side, alternately quick-release axle 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) 14 lb/ft (19 Nm) Lower motorcycle and remove lifting tool. Install screw 2 on left and right hand-tight.
  • Page 80 Loosen screws 1 of splash Turn nut 3 in direction b. Tighten nut 2 by turning it in guard. direction a. Increases suspension strut length. Locknut of length ad- Turn nut 3 in direction a. justment on lower spring Decreases suspension strut plate length.

  • Page 81: Tires

    BMW Motorrad retail- Tire pressure, rear Ensure proper tire inflation pressure. 36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (With tire cold)

  • Page 82: Driver's Seat

    Make sure ground is level and rized BMW Motorrad retailer. To avoid dazzling oncoming traf- firm and park motorcycle. fic, the headlight adjustment can be corrected by adjusting the...
  • Page 83 Installing seat Unscrew the screw 1 with the seat key 2. Insert the seat with the mounts 3 in the holders 4. Pull seat toward rear and up- ward to release it from its hold- Tighten the screw 1 hand-tight ers.

  • Page 85: Riding

    Riding Safety instructions ....84 Checklist ......85 Starting .

  • Page 86: Safety Instructions

    Do not run the engine in closed neys, and to every season of the limit and observe the loading rooms. year. Your authorized BMW Mo- information. torrad retailer will be happy to High voltage advise you and has the correct Alcohol and drugs clothing for every purpose.

  • Page 87: Checklist

    Catalytic converter Tampering with the Flammable materials (e.g. hay, leaves, grass, clothing engine control unit If misfiring causes unburned fuel and luggage, etc.) could ignite to enter the catalytic converter, Tampering with the engine if allowed to come into contact there is a danger of overheating control unit can damage with the hot exhaust pipe.

  • Page 88: Starting

    Transmission Brakes with BMW Motorrad ABS Front and rear brake fluid levels Switch on ignition. You can start the engine when Clutch Pre-ride check is performed. the transmission is in neutral or if Clutch fluid level you pull the clutch with a gear...

  • Page 89: Warm-Up Phase

    The start attempt is auto- ment 2 for the recommended start the engine before it com- matically interrupted if bat- maximum engine speed is shown pletes. tery voltage is too low. Recharge in the tachometer. A decreasing If the startup animation is the battery before you start the number of LEDs light up as the switched on, the tachometer is...

  • Page 90: Running In

    The readiness for operation twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- of the BMW Motorrad ABS is ing high-speed main roads and If an ABS fault is indicated after checked by the self-diagnosis. highways if possible.

  • Page 91: Shifting Gear

    It Brake early. operation can result in major enables upshifting without actu- load change reactions. , BMW ating the clutch or throttle valve Motorrad recommends only in virtually all load and engine upshifting with clutch operation speed ranges.

  • Page 92: Brakes

    The dynamic load distribution with BMW Motorrad ABS during shifting with the throttle between the front and rear wheel valve closed (overrun) To prevent the front wheel from changes during braking. The...

  • Page 93: Parking Your Motorcycle

    Oil or grease on brakes Parking your and make use of the engine's braking effect as well. motorcycle Oil and grease on the brake disks and pads considerably Placing on side stand Wet brakes diminish braking efficiency. If the ground is soft or un- After washing the motor- Especially after repair and main- even, there is no guarantee...

  • Page 94: Refueling

    Remove from side stand Slowly lean motorcycle to side Fuel expands when ex- until its weight is taken by posed to heat. When the Unlock steering lock. stand and dismount to left. tank is overfilled, fuel can escape From left, grip handlebars with and get onto the rear wheel.
  • Page 95 Make sure ground is level and Usable fuel quantity firm and park motorcycle. approx. 4.2 gal (16 liters) Reserve fuel quantity ≥3.2 quarts (≥3 l) Press the fuel tank cap down Refuel with quality listed below firmly to close. at most until lower edge of filler Remove key and close protec- neck is reached.

  • Page 97: Technology In Detail

    Technology in detail Brake system with BMW Motorrad ......96 High Performance ....98...

  • Page 98: Brake System With Bmw Mo- Torrad Abs Oe

    BMW Motorrad ABS However, during extremely heavy tion. and rapid decelerations it is pos- How does ABS work? sible that the BMW Motorrad What happens when The maximum braking force that ABS cannot prevent the rear rough roads are can be transferred to the road wheel from lifting off the ground.
  • Page 99 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to How important is regular In addition to problems on the counteract their effects. maintenance?
  • Page 101 High Performance The carbon engine spoiler can be removed and Body installed quickly via four The carbon self-supporting screw points. The rear front end of the motorcycle screw points are provided is secured with two screws. with contact surfaces for The headlight, instrument easier mounting.
  • Page 103 In addition to its compact The radially screwed Brem- design and a low system bo Monobloc brake calipers The rebound, compression weight, the BMW Motorrad and the 320 mm brake and spring preload of the ABS available as optional disks enable the deceler- front and rear Öhlins spring...
  • Page 105 Electrical system The sensor of the shift- ing assistant is connected The instrument cluster from to the engine control unit. 2D offers functions for road The integrated software en- and racetrack operation. On sures an extremely short the racetrack extensive data interruption in pulling force, can be saved for each lap enabling rapid upshifting...
  • Page 107 Drive The engine output is passed on to the six- To increase the clearance speed sport transmission with the motorcycle in- via a reinforced clutch, clined, the stainless-steel which is matched to the manifold is already joined requirements for racetrack before the engine in order use with a specially selected to route it as closely be-...
  • Page 108 Valve control head covers are equipped with replaceable skid pads. The valves are arranged radially to obtain a compact combus- tion chamber with favorable flow characteristics. To achieve an optimum flow of fresh gas, the inlet channels are remachined. Four valves per cylinder are actu- ated by two overhead camshafts with diagonally ground cams and short trailing valve levers.

  • Page 109: Accessories

    Accessories General instructions ....108 Onboard socket ....108 Luggage .

  • Page 110: General Instructions

    Tests for your motorcycle that are ap- conducted by these instances proved by BMW for this purpose. cannot make provision for all op- Your authorized BMW Motorrad erating conditions experienced by...

  • Page 111: Luggage

    starting, the onboard socket is Loading with excessive weight switched off to take the load off can damage the tail section. the motorcycle electrical system. Do not transport luggage etc. on the tail section. Cable routing The cables from the onboard socket to the auxiliary device must be routed in such a way that they:...

  • Page 113: For The Racetrack

    For the racetrack Turn indicators ..... 112 Mirrors ......114 License-plate carrier .

  • Page 114: Turn Indicators

    Turn indicators Removing front right turn indicator Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Remove screw 4. Disconnect connector 1. Rotate turn indicator 90° and To disconnect the con- remove. nector: grasp the cable Thread out cable. close to the lower connector, first pull toward the inside and then Removing front left turn...
  • Page 115 Installing front right turn indicator Remove screw 4. Brace nut 3 to install bolt. Rotate turn indicator 90° and Close connector 1. remove. Secure cable with cable tie 2. Thread in cable, mount turn Thread out cable. indicator and rotate by 90°. Mount bolt 4 with nut hand- tight in next step.

  • Page 116: Mirrors

    Installing front left turn indicator Brace nut 3 to install bolt. Remove screws 1. Close connector 1. Remove mirror. Secure cable with cable tie 2. Thread in cable, mount turn Installing mirrors indicator and rotate by 90°. Mirrors Insert bolt 4 with install with nut hand-tight in next step.

  • Page 117: License-Plate Carrier

    License-plate carrier Installing license-plate Protect connector on vehicle from soiling. carrier Removing license-plate carrier Make sure ground is level and firm and park motorcycle. Position license-plate carrier Remove screws 4 on left and and install screws 4 on left and right and take off license-plate right with specified torque.

  • Page 118: On Public Roads

    Removed parts Vehicle parts removed for the racetrack may be re- quired for driving on public roads. Remount all parts required for the road registration. Shift reversal Riding with shift reversal Close connector 3. is not permitted on public Insert cable in brackets 1 roads.

  • Page 119: Maintenance

    Maintenance General instructions ....118 Battery ......141 Onboard toolkit .

  • Page 120: General Instructions

    If you are in with Phillips and straight axle on front wheel doubt, consult a certified work- blade large hook wrench shop, preferably your authorized for adjusting spring preload BMW Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 121: Engine Oil

    Socket wrench Checking the oil level with the engine cold or after a short trip Open-ended wrench, leads to misinterpretations and 10 mm, 13 mm therefore to incorrect oil fill quan- Adapter tities. for holding 1/4" bits and To ensure that the display of the 9x12 mm and 3/8"...

  • Page 122: Brake System

    Have oil level corrected by a Remove cap 1 of engine oil fill thorized BMW Motorrad retailer. specialized workshop, prefer- location with toolkit. ably an authorized BMW Mo- Incorrect working practices Both too little and too torradretailer. endanger the reliability of much engine oil can lead to the brakes.

  • Page 123: Brake Pads

    Press footbrake lever. Make sure ground is level and preferably an authorized BMW firm and park motorcycle. Motorrad retailer. Pressure point must be clearly perceptible. Turn handlebars. Checking rear brake pad If no clear pressure points are thickness perceptible: Have the brakes checked by a...

  • Page 124: Brake Pad Wear

    Have the brake pads replaced thickness is at least 50 % by a specialized workshop, One ring visible: brake-pad preferably an authorized BMW thickness is at least 25 % Motorrad retailer. No rings visible: brake pads worn to wear limit; check as...

  • Page 125: Brake Fluid

    Turn handlebars to the right. not fall below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.
  • Page 126 The brake fluid level must not fall below the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir horizon- tal) If brake fluid level drops below permissible level: Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by a special- ized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer.

  • Page 127: Clutch

    Have the clutch checked by a specialized workshop, prefer- Read off clutch fluid level at Clutch fluid level (visual ably an authorized BMW Mo- reservoir 1. torrad retailer. check) The fluid level in the clutch Checking clutch fluid level...

  • Page 128: Tires

    TI, TWI or Tire recommendation that does not require changing. by an arrow. For every size of tire, BMW Mo- When the minimum tread depth Tires torrad has tested and approved is reached: certain makes as roadworthy.

  • Page 129: Removing Front Wheel

    BMW pressed together to the extent Motorrad retailer. In some cas- Mask off area of wheel rim that...
  • Page 130 3. Place motorcycle on an auxil- Remove quick-release axle 3 Carefully pull brake calipers iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- while supporting wheel. back and out until clear of ommends BMW Motorrad rear Place the front wheel in the brake disks.

  • Page 131: Installing Front Wheel

    Always have the tightening torques checked by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer. Remove spacer bushing 4 from Lift front wheel and install front wheel hub. quick-release axle 3 with torque. Installing front wheel Quick-release axle in axle...
  • Page 132 BMW Motorrad ABS Operate brakes several times until brake pads contact brake disk. with BMW Motorrad ABS Install securing screws 1 on left and right with specified torque. Insert ABS sensor into hole and install screw 1. Radial brake caliper on...

  • Page 133: Removing Rear Wheel

    Place rear wheel on rear wheel holding wheel as you do so. support. Place motorcycle on an auxil- Set down rear wheel and roll iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec- out toward rear. ommends BMW Motorrad rear wheel stand. Installing rear wheel...

  • Page 134: Front Wheel Stand

    Tighten adjusting screws 1. before lifting it with the BMW Use locating pins 3 to set front Motorrad front wheel stand. wheel stand to desired height.

  • Page 135: Rear-Wheel Stand

    Rear-wheel stand Installing rear-wheel stand Apply uniform pressure to push Push the rear-wheel stand from front wheel stand down and the right onto the rear axle. raise motorcycle. Apply the retaining disk from the left; to do so, press the un- Set desired height of rear lock button.

  • Page 136: Center Stand

    Raise motorcycle while simul- Unlock left-hand guide 1 by Insert bolt 5 on left side into taneously pressing lever down- pulling out pin 2 and pull out- mount 6 on motorcycle. When ward until motorcycle stands ward. doing so, make sure that pin 2 vertically.

  • Page 137: Lamps

    Replacing low-beam/high- Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a beam bulb complete set of spare bulbs if The alignment of the con- possible. nector and the spring strap The bulb is pressurized and may differ from the illustration. can cause injury if dam- If it is not standing firmly, aged.
  • Page 138 Replace defective bulb. Bulb for low-beam head- light H7 / 12 V / 55 W Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Remove cover for high-beam Disconnect plug 3. headlight 1 by releasing at po- sition a. Remove cover for low-beam headlight 2 by releasing at po- sition b.

  • Page 139: Replacing Parking Light

    Insert spring clip 4 into catch. Install cover for low-beam headlight 2 and lock at position b. Replacing parking light bulb If it is not standing firmly, the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below. Remove bulb holder 1 from Make sure that the motorcycle is headlight housing.
  • Page 140 Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W Insert bulb holder 1 into head- Remove screw 1. light housing. Replacing front and rear turn indicator bulbs If it is not standing firmly, Insert bulb into bulb socket. the motorcycle could topple in the course of the operations described below.

  • Page 141: Jump-Starting

    Please Bulbs for flashing turn contact a specialized workshop indicators, front for this purpose, preferably an LED / 12 V authorized BMW Motorrad re- tailer. Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear Jump-starting Insert inside end of lens into...
  • Page 142 cessively high current can lead The battery of the donor vehicle Begin by connecting one end to a cable fire or damage to the must have a voltage of 12 V. of red jump lead to positive motorcycle electronics. terminal of your own battery 1 Make sure ground is level and and other end to positive termi- Do not use the onboard socket...

  • Page 143: Battery

    BMW Motorrad has devel- mize battery life: ly flat. Attempting to charge a oped a trickle-charger spe- Keep the surface of the battery...

  • Page 144: Removing Battery

    Use BMW chargers with the Charging disconnected part numbers 71 60 7 688 864 battery (220 V) or, as applicable, 71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in...

  • Page 145: Installing Battery

    Take diagnosis plug 1 out of An incorrect disconnection An incorrect installation se- holder. sequence increase the risk quence increases the risk Disconnect connector 2 and of short-circuiting. of short-circuiting. take out of holder. Always observe the proper Always observe the proper se- Remove screw 3 and take out sequence.
  • Page 146 Route cable of diagnosis Insert end of Bowden cable 4 plug 1 below battery holder. into deflection pulley. Position battery holder 4 and Close connector 3. install screw 3. Position control unit and install Insert connector 2 in holder screws 2. and close.

  • Page 147: Care

    Care Cleaning carbon parts....146 Care products ..... 146 Washing your motorcycle .

  • Page 148: Cleaning Carbon Parts

    BMW Pol- cleaning agents, fuel or similar, water or in the rain, braking can ish Kit available from your BMW and do not use cleaning agents be delayed due to damp brake Motorrad retailer.

  • Page 149: Cleaning Sensitive Motorcycle

    If plastic parts are cleaned brake fluid as well as bird drop- Rubber using unsuitable cleaning pings. BMW Car Polish or BMW agents, the surfaces can be dam- Treat rubber components with Paint Cleaner are recommended aged.

  • Page 150: Protective Wax Coating

    Before starting: Observe Motorrad recommends remov- plated parts with an acid-free checklist. ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re- grease (e.g. Vaseline). mover. Then add a protective Park motorcycle in a dry room wax coating to the paint at these so that both wheels are un- locations.

  • Page 151: Technical Data

    Technical data Troubleshooting chart ... . . 150 Riding specifications ....164 Threaded fasteners ....151 Engine .

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting chart Possible cause Remedy Emergency ON/OFF switch Emergency ON/OFF switch in operating position Side stand Retract the side stand. ( Gear engaged and clutch not operated Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( Clutch disengaged before ignition on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever No fuel in tank Refueling ( Battery drained...

  • Page 153: Threaded Fasteners

    Threaded fasteners Spark plugs Value Valid Spark plug on cylinder head NGK MAR9A-J, M10 x 1,00, Apply Initial torque, 9 lb/ft (12 Nm) a thin coat of Klüberpaste HEL 46- Loosen spark plug by 90° 450 to thread on new spark plugs Final torque, 9 lb/ft (12 Nm) Front wheel Value...
  • Page 154 Front suspension Value Valid Locknut of spring base adjust- ment on spring plate 4 lb/ft (5 Nm) Bottom fork brace with slider tube M8 x 25 2x each side, alternately 18 lb/ft (25 Nm) Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel on wheel carrier M10 x 40 x 1.25 Tighten diagonally 44 lb/ft (60 Nm)

  • Page 155: Steering Adjustment

    Tail section Value Valid License-plate carrier on tail sec- tion M6 x 30, Replace bolt 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Micro-encapsulated Steering adjustment Value Valid Handlebar halves on handlebar bridge first tighten screw inside motorcycle M8 x 25 Initial torque, 7 lb/ft (10 Nm) Final torque, 15 lb/ft (21 Nm) Handlebar fitting on handlebars M6 x 20...
  • Page 156 Footrests and levers Value Valid Eccentric of foot piece on brake pedal M6 x 20 6 lb/ft (8 Nm) Thread-locking compound is used as corrosion protection, Micro-encapsu- lated Pinch bolt of eccentric adjust- ment of footrests M8 x 30 11 lb/ft (15 Nm) Thread-locking compound is used as corrosion protection, Micro-encapsu- lated...

  • Page 157: Engine

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

  • Page 158: Fuel

    Fuel Recommended fuel quality 98 ROZ/RON, Super Plus unleaded 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded (fuel type can be used with reduced performance and consumption) Usable fuel quantity approx. 4.2 gal (16 liters) Reserve fuel quantity ≥3.2 quarts (≥3 l) Engine oil Engine oil, capacity max 1.1 gal (max 4 l), with filter change Lubricant...

  • Page 159: Clutch

    Clutch Clutch design Single-plate dry clutch Transmission Transmission design Helical 6-speed transmission with integrated tor- sional vibration damper, claw shifting via sliding sleeves Transmission gear ratios 1.734 (19:33 teeth), Primary gear ratio 2.176 (37:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.625 (39:24 teeth), 2nd gear 1.296 (35:27 teeth), 3rd gear 1.065 (33:31 teeth), 4th gear 0.939 (31:33 teeth), 5th gear...

  • Page 160: Rear-Wheel Drive

    Type of front suspension BMW Telelever, leading link mounted in engine and on telescopic fork, centrally positioned spring strut mounted in leading link and main frame Spring travel, front...

  • Page 161: Brakes

    Rear wheel Type of rear suspension BMW Paralever, consisting of rear-wheel swing- ing arm with centrally arranged suspension strut, torque strut supported on rear-wheel drive and on frame. Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with single-tube gas-filled shock absorber, external expansion tank, sep-...

  • Page 162: Wheels And Tires

    Tire combinations recommended at time of going You can obtain an overview of the current tire to press approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw-motor- rad.com. Front wheel Front wheel design Forged wheel with 10 spokes, MT H2 Front-wheel rim size 3.50"...

  • Page 163: Electrical System

    Electrical system Electrical rating of onboard socket with power socket max 5 A Fuses The electrical circuits are electronically protected. If an electronic fuse trips and de-energizes a cir- cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched on after the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 164: Frame

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

  • Page 165: Dimensions

    Dimensions Motorcycle length 84.1 in (2135 mm) Motorcycle height 45.8 in (1163 mm), At DIN unladen weight; above mirror Motorcycle width 29.5 in (750 mm), Above cylinder skid pad Driver's seat height 32.7 in (830 mm), at unladen weight Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3 in (1810 mm) Weights Unladen weight...

  • Page 166: Riding Specifications

    Riding specifications Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)

  • Page 167: Service

    Service Reporting Safety Defects ..166 BMW Motorrad Service ... . 167 BMW Motorrad Service Quality ..167 BMW Motorrad Service Card - On- the-spot breakdown assistance .

  • Page 168: Reporting Safety Defects

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

  • Page 169: Bmw Motorrad Service

    BMW Motorrad Service your motorcycle carried out by a quality of service. specialized workshop, preferably Card - On-the-spot To ensure that your BMW is al- by an authorized BMW Motorrad breakdown assistance ways in optimum condition, BMW retailer. Motorrad recommends that you...

  • Page 170: Bmw Motorrad Service

    100 countries around the BMW Service globe. In Germany alone, there BMW Service is carried out once are approximately 200 authorized a year. The scope of the ser- BMW Motorrad retailers ready to vices performed may be depen- assist you.

  • Page 171: Confirmation Of Mainte

    Confirmation of maintenance work BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in Check Check Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Next service at the latest or, if reached sooner, Odometer reading Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature...
  • Page 172 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 173 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 174 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...
  • Page 175 BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Conducted Conducted Conducted Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service Next service Next service at the latest at the latest at the latest or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,...

  • Page 176: Confirmation Of Service

    Confirmation of service The table is intended as proof of maintenance, warranty and repair work, the installed optional acces- sories and any special campaign (recall) work carried out. Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 177 Work carried out Odometer Date reading...
  • Page 178 Checklist, 85 Emergency ON/OFF switch, 16, Warning indicator for charge Clock, 20 current, 25 Adjusting, 47 Engine BMW Motorrad Service, 167 Clutch Operating element, 16 BMW Motorrad Service Adjusting clutch lever, 62 Starting, 86 Card, 167 Checking fluid level, 125...
  • Page 179 Engine oil Idling Gear indicator, 20, 21 Checking fill level, 119 Indicator light, 21 Fill level indicator, 11 Ignition Fill location, 13 Handlebar fittings Switching off, 56 Technical data, 156 General view, left, 15 Switching on, 56 Topping up, 120 General view, right, 16 Immobilizer, 57 Warning for engine oil...
  • Page 180 Low-beam headlight Onboard toolkit Lamps Contents, 118 Switching on, 58 Bulb-defect warning Location, 14 Luggage indicator, 25, 26 Overview of warning Information on loading and Diode rear light, 139 indicators, 23, 28 securing, 109 General instructions, 135 Overviews Headlight, 17 Headlight overview, 17 Maintenance intervals, 168 Instrument cluster, 17...
  • Page 181 Racetrack Shift lever Tachometer, 20 Conversions, 111 Adjusting, 62 Technical data Public roads, 116 Shifting flash, 17 Brakes, 159 Rear-wheel drive Shifting gear Bulbs, 162 Technical data, 158 Gearshift assistant, 89 Clutch, 157 Rear-wheel stand, 133 Shift reversal, 89 Dimensions, 163 Refueling, 92 Spark plugs Electrical system, 161...
  • Page 182 Running in, 89 Installing rear wheel, 131 Technical data, 160 Removing front wheel, 127 Torques, 151 Removing rear wheel, 131 Transmission Size change, 126 Technical data, 157 Technical data, 160 Troubleshooting chart, 150 Turn indicators Indicator light, 21 Operating element, left, 15 Operating element, right, 16 Operation, 59 Removing, 112...
  • Page 183 The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. © 2007 BMW Motorrad Not to be reproduced either wholly or in part without written permission from BMW Motorrad, After Sales. Printed in Germany.
  • Page 184 31.9 psi (2.2 bar), With tire cold Tire pressure, rear 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), With tire cold 30.5 ±2.9 psi (2.1 ±0.2 bar), With Tire pressure for sport riding tire cold BMW recommends *01477712367* Order No.: 01 47 7 712 367 12.2007, 1st Edition...

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