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BMW Motorrad
Rider's Manual
F 750 GS Special vehicle
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Welcome to BMW your vehicle is a precondition for
generous treatment of goodwill
We congratulate you on claims.
your choice of a vehicle from If the time comes to sell your
BMW Motorrad and welcome BMW, please remember to hand
you to the community of BMW over this Rider's Manual to the
riders. Familiarise yourself with new owner. It is an important
your new vehicle so that you can part of the vehicle.
ride it safely and confidently in all
traffic situations. Suggestions and criticism
If you have questions concern-
About this Rider's Manual ing your vehicle, your authorised
Please read this Rider's Manual BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
carefully before starting to use provide advice and assistance.
your new BMW. It contains im-
portant information on how to We hope you will enjoy riding
operate the controls and how to your BMW and that all your jour-
make the best possible use of all neys will be pleasant and safe
your BMW's technical features.
In addition, it contains informa- BMW Motorrad.
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
This record of the maintenance 01 40 8 406 271
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Table of Contents
Indicator and warning lights Multifunction display . . . . . . 102
1 General instructions . . . . 5 with Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 TFT display in Pure Ride Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Abbreviations and view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 General settings in the mul-
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 TFT display in view tifunction display . . . . . . . . . . 107
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 On-board computer with
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Indicator lights with Con- Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 nectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Authorities speed indic-
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Ignition switch/steering Anti-lock brake system
General view, right side . . . . . 13 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14 Ignition with Key- Automatic Stability Control
Multifunction switch, less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Emergency off switch (kill Dynamic Traction Control
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 (DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Instrument cluster with Con- Intelligent emergency Electronic Suspension Ad-
nectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 justment (DESA) . . . . . . . . . 116
Under the rider's seat . . . . . . . 20 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . 92 Cruise-control system . . . . . 121
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21 Tyre pressure monitoring
Indicator and warning Hazard warning lights sys-
tem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Heated handlebar grips . . . 124
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 24 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Light signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Sound signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Rider's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 7 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Securing motorcycle for
5 TFT display . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
General instructions . . . . . . . 130 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 9 Engineering
Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Pure Ride view . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 General instructions . . . . . . . 184
General settings . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Anti-lock brake system
Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
My vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Automatic Stability Control
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 8 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . 164 Dynamic Traction Control
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Comply with checklist . . . . . 166 (DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Switching GPS synchron- If the load status Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
isation on or off . . . . . . . . . . . 150 changes: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Tyre pressure monitoring
Display software Always before riding (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 off: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Display licence informa- Every 3rd refuelling 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 195
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 stop: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 General instructions . . . . . . . 196
6 Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . 151 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 197
Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Off-road use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Parking your motor- Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Protective wax coating . . . . 260 Function key assign-
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Laying up the motor- ment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Special functions . . . . . . . . . . 280
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Restoring motorcycle to 14 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 282
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 13 Technical data . . . . . . 261 BMW Motorrad mobility
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 262 services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Screw connections . . . . . . . . 265 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 282
Diagnostic connector . . . . . . 235 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Maintenance schedule . . . . 285
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Maintenance confirma-
11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . 239 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
General instructions . . . . . . . 240 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Service confirmations . . . . . 300
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 15 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 270 Certificate for electronic
Case for special vehicle . . . 245 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Fire extinguisher. . . . . . . . . . . 245 Chassis and Certificate for Key-
Two-way radio box . . . . . . . . 246 suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 less Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Certificate for tyre pressure
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . 250 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 272 control (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
12 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 274 Certificate for TFT instru-
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 ment cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 258 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
16 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Cleaning easily damaged Riding specifications . . . . . . 277
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Country relevant encoding
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 for sound signals . . . . . . . . . . 278

General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Overview Abbreviations and Instruction.
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual symbols Result of an activity.
6 will provide you with an initial CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
overview of your motorcycle. All Non-avoidance can lead to Reference to a page with
maintenance and repair work on slight or moderate injury. more detailed informa-
the motorcycle is documented in tion.
WARNING Medium-risk
Chapter 12. This record of the
hazard. Non-avoidance can
maintenance work you have had Indicates the end of a

lead to fatal or severe injury.
performed on your vehicle is a passage relating to spe-
precondition for generous treat- DANGER High-risk haz- cific accessories or items
ment of goodwill claims. ard. Non-avoidance leads of equipment.
If you sell your BMW some day, to fatal or severe injury.
please also remember to hand ATTENTION Special Tightening torque.
over the Rider's Manual; it is an notes and precautionary
important element of your motor- measures. Non-compliance can
cycle. Technical data.
lead to damage to the vehicle or
Optional extras for special accessory and, consequently, to
z vehicles and the use of these voiding of the warranty. NV National-market version.
items are described in additional
NOTICE Specific instruc-
sections or directly after the
tions on how to operate,
descriptions for the standard
control, adjust or look after items
items of equipment.
of equipment on the vehicle.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.

OE Optional extras. DTC Dynamic Traction Con- If your BMW includes equip-
The vehicles are as- trol (optional extra only ment that is not described in 1
sembled complete with in combination with Pro this rider's manual, it will be de-
all the BMW Motorrad riding modes). scribed in a separate manual. 7
optional extras originally
ordered. DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- Technical data
stahlwarnanlage).
All dimensions, weights and
OA Optional accessories.
power ratings stated in the
You can obtain RDC Tyre pressure monitor-
ing. Rider's Manual are quoted to the
BMW Motorrad
standards and comply with the
optional accessories
tolerance requirements of the
through your authorised Equipment
Deutsches Institut for Normung
BMW Motorrad dealer; You opted for a model with indi- e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
optional accessories vidual equipment when you pur- countries may differ.
have to be retrofitted to chased your BMW motorcycle.
the vehicle. This Rider's Manual describes Actuality
the optional extras (OE) offered
ABS Anti-lock brake system. The high safety and quality z
by BMW and selected optional
standards of BMW motorcycles
accessories (OA). This explains
ASC Automatic Stability Con- are maintained by constant
why the manual may also contain
trol. development work on designs,
descriptions of equipment which
equipment and accessories.
EWS Electronic immobiliser. you have not ordered. Please
Because of this, your motorcycle
note, too, that your motorcycle
may differ from the information
D- Electronic chassis and might not be exactly as illus-
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
ESA suspension adjustment. trated in this manual on account
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
of country-specific differences.
rule out errors and omissions.

We hope you will appreciate that
1 no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
8 or descriptions in this manual.

General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General views
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instrument cluster with Connectiv-
ity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Under the rider's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
z

2
10
General views

General view, left side 12 Seat lock ( 126)
1 Power socket ( 241)
Payload table 2
13 Checking engine oil level
2 with intercom system OE 11
( 198).
Microphone ( 102).
14 Hailing system ( 100)
3 Speaker ( 102)
Emergency power siren
4 Mobile radio system (see
( 101)
corresponding operating
General views
instructions)
5 Two-way radio box
( 246)
6 Mobile radio system
Intercom system in the
radio transceiver box
( 102) z
Auxiliary battery ( 230)
7 Rear STOP signal ( 99)
8 Rear fog light ( 94)
9 Cases ( 241)
Case for special vehicle
( 245)
10 Rider's manual in the case
Fire extinguisher in the
case ( 245)
11 Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel ( 161).

2
12
General views

General view, right side
1 360° marker strobe 2
( 97) 13
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 202)
3 Vehicle identification num-
ber, type plate (on steering
General views
head)
4 with LED flashing warn-
ing light OE
LED flashing warning
lights, front ( 95).
5 with front STOP signal OE
Front stop signal ( 98). z
6 Auxiliary headlights ( 91)
7 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind the side trim panel)
( 205)
8 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 203)
9 Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel ( 161).

Multifunction switch,
2 left
14 1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 90)
2 with daytime riding
light OE
Manual daytime riding light
General views
( 92).
3 with cruise control OE
Cruise-control system
( 122).
4 Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ( 94)
z 5 ABS ( 111)
ASC ( 113)
with riding modes Pro OE
DTC ( 114)
6 with Dynamic ESA OE
Possible settings ( 116)

7 with front STOP signal OE 11 Function keys (encodable
Front stop signal ( 98). according to equipment 2
with auxiliary head- and customer request: en-
coding for function keys, 15
lights OE
LED additional headlight see Technical Data)
( 91). Cruising Light ( 92)
8 with electronic hailing with radio preparation OE
system OE Mobile radio system (see
General views
Hailing system ( 100). corresponding operating
Sound 1 and sound 2 instructions)
with electronic siren OE 12 Horn
Emergency power siren 13 MENU rocker switch
( 101). ( 131)
9 with electronic hailing 14 Multi-Controller
Controls ( 131)
z
system OE
Hailing system ( 100).
Sound 3 and sound 4
with electronic siren OE
Emergency power siren
( 101).
10 Turn indicators ( 95)

Multifunction switch,
2 right
16 1 with heated grips OE
Operating the heated
handlebar grips ( 124).
2 Riding mode ( 120)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
General views
switch) ( 86)
4 Starter button ( 167)
5 Function keys (encodable
according to equipment
and customer request: en-
coding for function keys,
z see Technical Data)
with km/h instrument
cluster for special
vehicle OE
Saving road speed
( 110).
with radio preparation OE
Mobile radio system (see
corresponding operating
instructions)
6 with STOP signal OE
Rear stop signal ( 99).

7 with LED flashing warn-
ing light OE 2
LED flashing warning
lights, front ( 95). 17
with LED 360° marker
strobe OE
Operating the 360° marker
strobe ( 97).
General views
8 SOS button
Intelligent emergency call
( 86)
9 with rear fog light OE
Operating the rear fog light
( 94).
z
with light deactivation OE
Light deactivation
( 100).

Instrument panel
2 1 Engine speed display, in-
18 dicator and warning lights
( 22)
2 Multifunction display
( 24)
3 Photosensor (for adapting
General views
the brightness of the in-

strument lighting)
with alarm system
(DWA) OE
DWA light-emitting diode
General information about
z the anti-theft alarm (DWA)
( 152)

Instrument cluster with
Connectivity 2
with Connectivity OE 19
1 Indicator and warning lights

with Connectivity ( 45)
2 TFT display ( 46)
General views
( 48)
3 Alarm system LED
Alarm ( 154)
with Keyless Ride OE
Indicator light for the radio-
operated key
Ignition with Keyless Ride z
( 82).
4 Photosensor (for adapting
the brightness of the in-
strument lighting)

Under the rider's seat
2 1 Toolkit ( 196)
20 2 Tool for adjusting the
spring preload ( 161)
3 Diagnostic connector
( 235)
4 Battery ( 226)
General views
5 Fuses ( 234)
6 Main fuse ( 233)

Status indicators
Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 22
3
21
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Indicator and warning lights with
Status indicators
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
TFT display in Pure Ride view . . . . . . 46
TFT display in view menu . . . . . . . . . . 48
Indicator lights with Connectivity . . . . 49

Indicator and warning
3 lights
22 1 with daytime riding
light OE
( 92).
2 Deactivating the ABS func-
Status indicators
tion ( 111).
3 - with export to EU mar-
kets NV
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions warning ( 33)
4 Turn indicators, left
5 Neutral
z 6 with cruise control OE
( 122).
7 Fuel reserve warning light
( 41)
8 High-beam headlight
9 General warning light
( 25)
10 Turn indicators, right

11 Photosensor
with alarm system 3
(DWA) OE
23
DWA light-emitting diode
General information about
the anti-theft alarm (DWA)
( 152)
12 Auxiliary headlights
Status indicators
13 ASC ( 39)
DTC ( 40)

Multifunction display
3 1 riding modes ( 120)
24 2 Speedometer
3 Automatic daytime riding
light ( 92)
4 Fuel gauge
5 Warning lights (see indic-
Status indicators
ator lights overview)

6 Warning messages (see
indicator lights overview)
7 Heated handlebar grips
( 124)
8 Indication range, above
( 102)
9 Indication range, below
z ( 103)
10 Fuel reserve indicator light
( 41)
11 Outside temperature warn-
ing ( 31)
12 Recommendation to up-
shift ( 44)
13 Gear indicator
14 Time ( 106)
15 Dynamic ESA ( 116)

Warnings If two or more warnings occur at
Mode of presentation
the same time, all the appropri- 3
ate warning lights and warning
Warnings are indicated by the symbols appear, alternating with 25
corresponding warning lights. warning words as applicable.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next pages.
Status indicators
Warnings for which there is no z
dedicated warning light are in-
dicated by the 'General' warning
light 1 showing in combination
with a warning at position 2 such
as, for example, LAMPF! or a
warning symbol 3 appearing on
the multifunction display.
The 'general' warning light shows
red or yellow, depending on the
urgency of the warning.

3 Warnings, overview
26
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning
lights
Ice crystal symbol Outside temperature warning ( 31)
is displayed.
Status indicators
General warning EWS warning sym- Electronic immobiliser active ( 31)

light shows yellow. bol is displayed.
General warning appears on the Radio-operated key outside of reception

light shows yellow. display. area ( 32)
General warning KEYLO! appears on Replace the battery of the radio-oper-

light shows yellow. the display. ated key ( 32)
z General warning Symbol for vehicle Vehicle voltage too low ( 32)
light shows red. voltage is displayed.
General warning Temperature sym- Coolant temperature too high ( 33)

light shows red. bol appears on the
display.
The malfunction Emissions warning ( 33)
indicator lamp lights
up.

lights 3
General warning Engine symbol Engine in emergency-operation mode 27
light shows yellow. appears on the ( 34)
display.
General warning LAMPF!, LAMPR! Bulb faulty ( 34)
light shows yellow. or LAMPS! is dis-
Status indicators
played.
DWALO! appears on Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 35)
the display.
General warning DWA! appears on Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 35)

light shows yellow. the display.
General warning The tyre symbol is Tyre pressure in limit range of the per-
light shows yellow. displayed with one mitted tolerance ( 36) z
or two arrows. The
critical tyre pres-
sure flashes.
General warning The tyre symbol is Tyre pressure outside the permitted tol-
light flashes red. displayed with one erance ( 36)
or two arrows. The
critical tyre pres-
sure flashes.

3 lights
28 General warning The tyre symbol is Sensor faulty or system fault ( 37)
light shows yellow. displayed with one
or two arrows.
"--" or "-- --" is Transmission fault ( 38)
displayed.
Status indicators
General warning RDC! appears on Battery for tyre pressure sensor weak
light shows yellow. the display. ( 38)
ABS indicator ABS self-diagnosis not completed

and warning light ( 39)
flashes.
ABS indicator ABS fault ( 39)
z and warning light
shows.
ABS indicator ABS deactivated ( 39)
and warning light
shows.
ASC indicator and ASC intervention ( 39)
warning light flash-
ing quickly.

lights 3
DTC indicator DTC intervention ( 40) 29
and warning light
flashes quickly.
ASC indicator and ASC self-diagnosis not completed
warning light flash- ( 40)
Status indicators
ing slowly.
DTC indicator DTC self-diagnosis not completed
flashes slowly.
ASC indicator ASC switched off ( 40)
and warning light
shows.
z
DTC indicator DTC switched off ( 41)
and warning light
shows.
ASC indicator ASC fault ( 41)
and warning light
shows.
DTC indicator DTC fault ( 41)
and warning light
shows.

3 lights
30 lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 41)
SOS! SOS ERROR Emergency call fault ( 43)

is displayed.
Status indicators

Ambient temperature ture for the first time, irrespective Possible cause:
When the motorcycle is at a of the actual display setting. The air temperature measured 3
standstill, the heat of the engine at the motorcycle is lower than
In addition, the ice crystal 31
can falsify the ambient-tempera- 3 °C.
symbol 2 is shown.
ture reading. If the effect of the
engine's heat becomes excess- WARNING
ive, "--" temporarily appears on WARNING
Risk of black ice also applic-
the display.
Status indicators
Risk of black ice also applicable at over 3 °C
able at over 3 °C Risk of accident
Risk of accident Always take extra care
Always take extra care when temperatures are
when temperatures are low; remember that there is
low; remember that there is particular danger of black ice
particular danger of black ice forming on bridges and where
forming on bridges and where the road is in shade.
the road is in shade. z
Ride carefully and think well
Outside temperature ahead.
At ambient temperatures below warning Electronic immobiliser
3 °C, there is a risk of ice form- Ice crystal symbol is dis- active
ing. The display will switch over played.
to outside temperature display 1 General warning light shows
automatically and the value dis- yellow.
played will flash, when the tem-
perature falls below this tempera-

The EWS warning symbol Possible cause: Replace the battery of the
3 is displayed. Communication between radio- radio-operated key
Possible cause: operated key and engine elec- General warning light shows
32
tronics is disturbed. yellow.
The key being used is not au-
Check battery in the radio-op-
thorised for starting, or commu- KEYLO! appears on the display.
erated key.
nication between key and engine Possible cause:
with Keyless Ride OE
electronics is disrupted.
Replace the battery of the The integral battery in the
Status indicators
Remove all other vehicle keys radio-operated key has lost

from the same ring as the igni- radio-operated key ( 85).
Use spare key for rest of jour- a significant proportion of its
tion key. original capacity. There is no
Use the reserve key. ney.
with Keyless Ride OE assurance of how long the R/C
Have the defective key re- key can remain operational.
placed, preferably by an author- Battery of radio-operated key is
discharged radio-operated key with Keyless Ride OE
ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
is lost ( 84). Replace the battery of the
z Radio-operated key If the warning symbol appears radio-operated key ( 85).
outside of reception area while riding, keep calm. You
Vehicle voltage too low
with Keyless Ride OE can continue riding, the engine
will not switch off. General warning light shows
General warning light shows Have the faulty radio-operated red.
yellow. key replaced by an authorised Symbol for vehicle voltage
BMW Motorrad Retailer. is displayed.
appears on the display.

specialist workshop, preferably Possible cause:
WARNING an authorised BMW Motorrad The coolant temperature is too 3
Failure of the vehicle sys- Retailer. high.
33
tems If possible, ride in the part-load
Coolant temperature too range to cool down the engine.
Risk of accident
high In traffic jams, switch off the
Do not continue your journey.
General warning light shows engine, but leave the ignition
The battery will not be charged. red. switched on so that the radi-
Status indicators
By continuing to drive on, the ator fan continues to operate.
vehicle electronics discharge the Temperature symbol ap-
pears on the display. If the coolant temperature
battery.
is frequently too high, have
NOTICE the fault rectified as soon
ATTENTION as possible by a specialist
The fuse for the alternator reg- Riding with overheated en- workshop, preferably an
ulator can blow if the 12 V bat- gine authorised BMW Motorrad
tery is installed incorrectly or if Engine damage Retailer. z
the terminals are swapped (e.g. Compliance with the
when using a starting aid). Emissions warning
information set out below is
Possible cause: essential. The malfunction indicator
lamp lights up.
The alternator or alternator drive Possible cause:
is faulty, battery is faulty or the Possible cause:
The coolant level is too low.
fuse for the alternator regulator The engine control unit has dia-
Check coolant level ( 205).
has blown. gnosed a fault which affects the
If the coolant level is too low:
Have the fault rectified as pollutant emissions.
Topping up coolant ( 206).
quickly as possible by a

Have the fault rectified by a Possible cause: with daytime riding light OE
3 specialist workshop, preferably The engine control unit has dia- LAMPF!: additionally: daytime
an authorised BMW Motorrad gnosed a fault. In exceptional riding light faulty.
34 Retailer. cases, the engine stops and re- LAMPR!: brake light, rear light,
You can continue riding; pollut- fuses to start. Otherwise, the en- rear indicator light or license
ant emissions are higher than gine runs in emergency operating plate light faulty.
the threshold values. mode. LAMPS!: several bulbs faulty.
You can continue to ride, but
Status indicators
Engine in emergency- bear in mind that the usual en-

operation mode WARNING
gine performance might not be
General warning light shows available. Vehicle overlooked in traffic
yellow. Have the fault rectified as due to failure of the lights on
quickly as possible by a the vehicle
Engine symbol appears on
specialist workshop, preferably Safety risk
the display.
an authorised BMW Motorrad Replace defective bulbs as
z Retailer. soon as possible; always carry
WARNING
a complete set of spare bulbs if
Bulb faulty
Unusual ride characterist- possible.
ics when engine running in General warning light shows
yellow. Possible cause:
emergency-operation mode
Bulb faulty.
Risk of accident LAMP!… is displayed: Visually inspect to ascertain
Avoid accelerating sharply and LAMPF!: low-beam headlight, which bulb is defective.
overtaking. high-beam, side light or front Replacing bulbs for low-beam
turn indicator faulty. Alternative: headlight and high-beam head-
light deactivation active. light ( 218).

Replacing the light source for long the anti-theft alarm can re- will be operational if the vehicle's
side light ( 220). main operational if the vehicle's battery is disconnected. 3
Replacing LED for brake light battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist
and rear light ( 221). Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author- 35
Replacing bulbs for front and workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
rear turn indicators ( 222). ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
with LED auxiliary headlights OA Tyre pressure
Replacing the additional head-
Anti-theft alarm battery with tyre pressure control
Status indicators
light ( 224). flat (RDC) OE
with alarm system (DWA) OE
Anti-theft alarm battery
weak General warning light shows
yellow.
DWA! appears on the display.
DWALO! appears on the display.
NOTICE z
NOTICE
This error message shows briefly
This error message shows briefly only after the Pre-Ride-Check
only after the Pre-Ride-Check completes.
completes. The left value 1 indicates the
Possible cause: filling pressure of the front wheel;
Possible cause: the right value 2 indicates the
The integral battery in the anti-
The integral battery in the anti- theft alarm has lost its entire ori- filling pressure of the rear wheel.
theft alarm has lost a significant ginal capacity. There is no as- " " appears directly after the
proportion of its original capacity. surance that the anti-theft alarm ignition is switched on. The
There is no assurance of how sensors do not transmit tyre

pressure values until the vehicle Tyre pressure in limit
3 speed first exceeds 30 km⁄h. range of the permitted NOTICE
The tyre pressure readings tolerance Before you adjust tyre pressure,
36 displayed are based on a tyre air
with tyre pressure control read the information on tempera-
temperature of 20 °C. ture compensation and adjusting
(RDC) OE
If the 3 symbol also shows, pressure in the section entitled
General warning light shows "Engineering details".
this is a warning. The crit-
yellow.
Status indicators
ical tyre pressure flashes. Temperature compensation

The tyre symbol is dis- ( 192)
If the value in question is played with one or two ar-
close to the limit of the rows. The critical tyre pressure Tyre pressure outside the
permissible tolerance range, the flashes. permitted tolerance
reading is accompanied by the The up arrow indicates a pres- with tyre pressure control
'General' warning light showing sure problem on the front wheel, (RDC) OE
yellow. If the tyre pressure re- the down arrow indicates a pres-
z gistered by the sensor is outside General warning light
sure problem on the rear wheel.
the permissible tolerance range, flashes red.
Possible cause:
the 'General' warning light flashes Measured tyre pressure is close The tyre symbol is dis-
red. to the limit of permitted toler- played with one or two ar-
ance. rows. The critical tyre pressure
For further information on Correct the tyre pressure as flashes.
BMW Motorrad tyre pressure stated on the inside cover of
control, see page ( 192). the Rider's Manual.

Sensor faulty or system
WARNING NOTICE
fault 3
Tyre pressure outside the You can deactivate RDC warn- with tyre pressure control 37
permitted tolerance. ings for riding in off-road mode. (RDC) OE
Risk of accident, degradation of
the vehicle's driving characterist- NOTICE General warning light shows
ics. yellow.
Before you adjust tyre pressure,
Status indicators
Adapt your style of riding The tyre symbol is dis-
accordingly. read the information on tempera-
played with one or two ar-
ture compensation and adjusting
The up arrow indicates a pres- rows.
pressure in the section entitled
sure problem on the front wheel, "Engineering details". Possible cause:
the down arrow indicates a pres- Wheels not equipped with RDC
sure problem on the rear wheel. Temperature compensation
( 192) sensors have been fitted.
Possible cause: Fit wheels and tyres equipped
Have the tyre checked for
Measured tyre pressure is out- with RDC sensors. z
damage by a specialist
side permitted tolerance.
workshop, preferably an Possible cause:
Check the tyre for damage
authorised BMW Motorrad
and to ascertain whether the One or two RDC sensors have
Retailer.
vehicle can be ridden with the failed or there is a system fault.
If you are unsure whether the
tyre in its present condition. Have the fault rectified by a
vehicle can be ridden with the
If the vehicle can be ridden with specialist workshop, preferably
tyre in its present condition:
the tyre in its present condition: an authorised BMW Motorrad
Correct the tyre pressure at the Retailer.
Notify the breakdown service.
earliest possible opportunity.

Transmission fault an authorised BMW Motorrad Battery for tyre pressure
3 with tyre pressure control Retailer. sensor weak
38 (RDC) OE Possible cause: with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE
"--" or "-- --" is displayed. The radio link to the RDC
Possible cause: sensors is faulty. Radio systems General warning light shows
The vehicle has not reached the are located in the surrounding yellow.
minimum speed ( 192). area which are interfering with
Status indicators
the transmission between RDC! appears on the display.

RDC sensor is not active the RDC control unit and the
sensors. NOTICE
Observe the RDC displays in This error message shows briefly
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor other surrounding areas. only after the Pre-Ride-Check
does not send its signal to the A permanent fault is completes.
vehicle until the vehicle has present only when the
exceeded a minimum speed.) Possible cause:
general warning light also lights
z Observe the RDC display at up. The tyre pressure sensor battery
higher speeds. Under these circumstances: no longer provides its full capa-
A permanent fault is Have the fault rectified by a city. The tyre pressure monitor-
present only when the specialist workshop, preferably ing function will be available for a
general warning light also lights an authorised BMW Motorrad limit time only.
up. Retailer. Seek the advice of a specialist
Under these circumstances: workshop, preferably an author-
Have the fault rectified by a ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
specialist workshop, preferably

ABS self-diagnosis not Possible cause: on certain situations that can
completed with riding modes Pro OE lead to an ABS fault message 3
The ABS Pro control unit has ( 185).
ABS indicator and warning 39
light flashes. detected a fault. The ABS Pro Have the fault rectified as
function is not available. The quickly as possible by a
Possible cause: ABS function is still available. specialist workshop, preferably
The ABS function is not ABS provides support only for an authorised BMW Motorrad
available, because self- braking in straight-ahead driving. Retailer.
Status indicators
diagnosis did not complete. The You can continue to ride. Take
motorcycle has to move forward ABS deactivated
note of the more detailed in-
a few metres for the wheel formation on certain situations ABS indicator and warning
sensors to be tested. that can lead to an ABS Pro light shows.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind fault message ( 185). Possible cause:
that the ABS function is not Have the fault rectified as The rider has switched off the
available until self-diagnosis has quickly as possible by a ABS system.
completed. specialist workshop, preferably z
Activating the ABS function
an authorised BMW Motorrad ( 112).
ABS fault Retailer.
ABS indicator and warning ASC intervention
light shows. Possible cause:
without riding modes Pro OE
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. ASC indicator and warning
You can continue to ride. Bear light flashing quickly.
in mind that the ABS function The ASC has detected a degree
is not available. Take note of of instability at the rear wheel
the more detailed information and has intervened to reduce

torque. The indicator and warn- ASC self-diagnosis not DTC indicator and warning
3 ing light flashes longer than the completed light flashes slowly.
ASC intervention lasts. This af-
40 without riding modes Pro OE Possible cause:
fords the rider visual feedback on
control intervention even after the ASC indicator and warning DTC self-diagnosis not
critical situation has been dealt light flashing slowly. completed
with.
Possible cause: The DTC function is not avail-
Status indicators
DTC intervention Self-diagnosis did not complete, able, because self-diagnosis

with riding modes Pro OE so the ASC function is not avail- did not complete. (The motor-
able. The engine must be run- cycle has to reach a defined
DTC indicator and warning ning and the motorcycle must minimum speed with the en-
light flashes quickly. reach a speed of at least 5 km/h gine running for the wheel-
The DTC has detected a degree in order for ASC self-diagnosis to speed sensors to be checked:
of instability at the rear wheel complete. min 5 km/h)
and has intervened to reduce Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
z Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
torque. The indicator and warn- that the ASC function is not that the DTC function is not
ing light flashes longer than the available until self-diagnosis has available until self-diagnosis has
DTC intervention lasts. This af- completed. completed.
fords the rider visual feedback on
control intervention even after the DTC self-diagnosis not ASC switched off
critical situation has been dealt completed
with. with riding modes Pro OE
ASC indicator and warning
light shows.

Possible cause: You can continue to ride. Bear formation on situations that can
The rider has switched off the in mind that the ASC function lead to a DTC fault ( 188). 3
ASC system. is not available. Take note of Have the fault rectified as
the more detailed information quickly as possible by a 41
Activate ASC.
on situations that can lead to specialist workshop, preferably
DTC switched off an ASC fault ( 187). an authorised BMW Motorrad
with riding modes Pro OE Have the fault rectified as Retailer.
Status indicators
DTC indicator and warning specialist workshop, preferably Fuel down to reserve
light shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad Warning light for fuel down
Possible cause: Retailer. to reserve shows.
The rider has switched off the DTC fault
DTC system. WARNING
DTC Switching on ( 115). Irregular engine operation or
DTC indicator and warning engine shutdown due to lack
ASC fault light shows. of fuel
z
without riding modes Pro OE Risk of accident, damage to cata-
Possible cause:
ASC indicator and warning lytic converter
The DTC control unit has detec-
light shows. ted a fault. Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Bear in mind that the DTC Possible cause:
Possible cause:
function is not available or the The fuel tank contains no more
The ASC control unit has detec-
functionality is subject to cer- than the reserve quantity of fuel.
ted a fault. The ASC function is
tain restrictions.
no longer available.
You can continue to ride. Take

(consumption) and the amount briefly after the Pre-Ride-Check
3 Reserve fuel
of fuel remaining at the time the completes.
light came on (see explanation
42 above).
approx. 3.5 l
After a refuelling stop, the dis-
Refuelling ( 177).
tance counter for reserve fuel is
Fuel reserve reset if the amount of fuel in the
tank is greater than the reserve
Status indicators
The fuel quantity remaining in

quantity.
the fuel tank once the fuel re-
serve indicator light switches on
depends on the riding dynamics. Service-due indicator
The more the fuel moves around
in the fluid tank (caused by fre- The symbol SERVD! 3 and the
quent changes in lean angle, fre- remaining distance 4 are dis-
quent braking and accelerating), played if the service is due within
z the harder it is to determine the the next 1000 kilometres and
fuel reserve. For this reason, it is is counted down in intervals of
not possible to accurately state 100 kilometres. This reading ap-
the fuel reserve volume. pears briefly after the Pre-Ride-
Check completes.
The range is displayed
The SERVT! 1 message and the If service is overdue, the
automatically once the fuel
service date 2 are displayed if due date or the odometer
warning light is switched on.
the service is due within one reading at which service was due
The distance that can still be
month. This reading appears is accompanied by the 'Gener-
travelled using the reserve quant-
al' warning light showing yellow.
ity depends on the style of riding

The SERVD! or SERVT! mes- Emergency call display
sages are displayed permanently. with intelligent emergency 3
call OE 43
NOTICE
If the service-due indicator ap-
pears more than a month before
the service date, the current date
Status indicators
has to be corrected. This situ-
ation can occur if the battery was
disconnected. A countdown 1 is displayed be-
low the SOS 2 message while the
Emergency call fault connection is being established.
with intelligent emergency
call OE Message 1 is displayed if an
emergency call is triggered
SOS! SOS ERROR is displayed. manually by the rider while z
Possible cause: riding..
The control unit for emergency
call has detected a fault. No
emergency call is possible.
Have the fault rectified as
specialist workshop, preferably The message 1 is displayed
an authorised BMW Motorrad once a connection has been es-
Retailer. tablished.

3
44
Status indicators
The message 1 is displayed if it The messages SOS!I 1 and SOS The upshift recommendation 1
was not possible to establish a ERROR 2 are displayed if emer- signals the economically best
connection. gency calls are not possible as a point in time for upshift.
result of a technical fault.
Recommendation to
z upshift
The upshift recommendation
must be activated in the display
settings ( 104).
The symbol 1 is displayed if

there is no mobile phone signal.

Indicator and warning
lights with Connectivity 3
with Connectivity OE 45
1 Turn indicators, left

Operating the turn indicat-
ors ( 95).
Status indicators
2 High-beam headlight
( 90)
3 General warning light
( 49)
4 Turn indicators, right
5 - with export to EU mar-
kets NV
Malfunction indicator lamp
Emissions warning ( 63) z
6 ASC ( 39)
DTC ( 40)
7 ABS ( 111)
8 with daytime riding
light OE
( 92).
9 Auxiliary headlights

TFT display in
3 Pure Ride view
46 with Connectivity OE
1 Changing the operating

focus ( 135)
2 Rev. counter ( 138)
Status indicators
3 Driver info. status line

( 136)
4 Speedometer
shift ( 138)
7 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral (idle) position.
z 8 Speed Limit Info ( 137)
( 122).
10 Clock ( 139)
11 Connection status
( 141)
12 Muting ( 139)
13 Operator help

14 Heating stages, handlebar
grips ( 124) 3
light ( 93) 47
16 Outside temperature warn-
ing ( 59)
17 Ambient temperature
Status indicators
z

TFT display in view
3 menu
48 with Connectivity OE
1 Speedometer
Status indicators
( 122).
3 Speed Limit Info ( 137)
5 Driver info. status line
( 136)
shift ( 138)
7 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
z ates neutral (idle) position.
8 Clock
9 Connection status
10 Muting ( 139)
11 Operator help
12 Heating stages, handlebar
grips ( 124)
light ( 93)

14 Outside temperature warn- Indicator lights with
ing ( 59) Connectivity 3
15 Ambient temperature
Mode of presentation 49
16 Menu section
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
Warnings are displayed by the
general warning lights in conjunc-
Status indicators
tion with a dialogue box on the
TFT display. The 'general' warn- Check control display
ing light shows yellow or red, de-
The messages on the display are
pending on the urgency of the
shown in different ways. Different
warning.
colours and symbols are used
The status of the 'General' depending on priority:
warning light matches the Green CHECK OK 1: no mes-
most urgent warning. sage, optimum value. z
The possible warnings are listed White circle with small "i" 2:
on the following pages. information.
Yellow warning triangle 3:
warning message, value not
ideal.
Red warning triangle 3: warn-
ing message, critical value

Red: (Hot! /High!) Current
3 temperature or value is too
high.
50 White: (---) There is no valid
value. Dashes 5 are displayed
instead of the value.
Status indicators
NOTICE
Value display The assessment of some values Check control dialogue box
is only possible from a certain
The symbols 4 are shown in dif- Messages are given in the form
journey duration or speed. If a
ferent ways. Depending on the of a check control dialogue
measured value is still not being
evaluation, different colours are box 1.
displayed because the conditions
used. Instead of numerical val- If there are multiple check con-
for measurement have not been
ues 8 with units 7, text 6 is al- trol messages of equal priority,
z met, dashes are displayed in-
ways used on the display: the messages alternate in the
stead as a placeholder. If there
Colour of the symbol order in which they occurred
are no valid measured values,
Green: (OK) Current value is until they are acknowledged.
there will be no assessment in
ideal. the form of a coloured symbol. If symbol 2 is actively dis-
Blue: (Cold!) Current tempera- played, it can be acknowledged
ture is too low. by tilting the multi-controller to
Yellow: (Low! /High!) Current the left.
value is too low or too high. Check Control messages are
attached dynamically to the
pages in the Vehicle menu as
additional tabs ( 133). As

long as the problem persists,
the message can be called up 3
again.
51
Status indicators
z

3 Warnings, overview
52
lights
Ice crystal symbol Outside temperature warning ( 59)
is displayed.
Status indicators
General warning Remote key not Radio-operated key outside of reception

light shows yellow. in range. area ( 59)
General warning Remote key bat- Replace the battery of the radio-oper-
light shows yellow. tery at 50%. ated key ( 60)
Remote key bat-
tery weak.
z General warning is displayed in yel- Vehicle voltage too low ( 60)
light shows yellow. low.
Vehicle voltage
low.
General warning is displayed in red. Vehicle voltage critical ( 60)
light shows red.
Vehicle voltage
critical!

lights 3
General warning The faulty light Bulb faulty ( 61) 53
light shows yellow. source is displayed.
Alarm system Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 62)
battery weak.
Status indicators
General warning Alarm system Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 62)
light shows yellow. battery empty.
General warning Coolant temper- Coolant temperature too high ( 63)

light shows red. ature too high!
The malfunction Exhaust re- Emissions warning ( 63)

indicator lamp lights treatment im-
up. paired. z
General warning No communica- Engine control failed ( 63)
light shows yellow. tion with en-
gine control.
General warning Fault in the en- Engine in emergency-operation mode
light shows yellow. gine control. ( 64)
General warning Serious fault Severe fault in the engine control

light flashes yellow. in the engine ( 64)
control!

3 lights
54 General warning is displayed in yel- Tyre pressure in limit range of the per-
light shows yellow. low. mitted tolerance ( 66)
Tyre pressure
is not at set-
Status indicators
point.
General warning is displayed in red. Tyre pressure outside the permitted tol-
light flashes red. erance ( 66)
Tyre pressure
is not at set-
point.
Tyre press.
z control. Loss
of pressure.
"---" Transmission fault ( 67)
General warning "---" Sensor faulty or system fault ( 68)

light shows yellow.
General warning RDC sensor bat- Battery for tyre pressure sensor weak
light shows yellow. tery weak.. ( 68)

lights 3
Drop sensor Drop sensor defective ( 69) 55
faulty.
Intell. emerg. Emergency call function restricted

call failure. ( 69)
Status indicators
Side stand mon- Side stand monitoring is faulty ( 69)
itoring faulty.
ABS indicator ABS self-diagnosis not completed

flashes.
ABS indicator Off! ABS deactivated ( 69)
and warning light z
shows.
ABS deactiv-
ated.
ABS indicator Limited ABS ABS fault ( 70)
and warning light availability!
shows.
ABS indicator ABS failure! ABS failed ( 70)
and warning light
shows.

3 lights
56 ABS indicator ABS Pro fail- ABS Pro failed ( 70)
and warning light ure!
shows.
ASC indicator and ASC intervention ( 39)
warning light flash-
Status indicators
ing quickly.
ASC indicator and ASC self-diagnosis not completed
warning light flash- ( 40)
ing slowly.
ASC indicator Off! ASC switched off ( 71)
and warning light
shows.
z Traction con-
trol deactiv-
ated.
ASC indicator Traction con- ASC fault ( 71)
and warning light trol failure!
shows.
DTC indicator DTC intervention ( 40)
and warning light
flashes quickly.

lights 3
DTC indicator DTC self-diagnosis not completed 57
flashes slowly.
DTC indicator Off! DTC switched off ( 72)
and warning light
Status indicators
shows.
Traction con-
trol deactiv-
ated.
DTC indicator Traction con- DTC fault ( 72)
and warning light trol failure!
shows.
General warning Spring strut DESA fault ( 73)
z
light shows yellow. adjustment
faulty!
Fuel reserve Fuel down to reserve ( 73)
reached. Go to a
filling station soon
The gear indicator Gear not trained ( 73)
flashes.

3 lights
58 Turn signal indic- Hazard warning lights system is switched
ator light flashes on ( 74)
green.
Turn signal indic-
ator light flashes
Status indicators
green.
is displayed in Service due ( 74)
white.
Service due!
General warning is displayed in yel- Service-due date has passed ( 75)

light shows yellow. low.
z
Service over-
due!

Ambient temperature Outside temperature Radio-operated key
The outside temperature is dis- warning outside of reception area 3
played in the status line of the Ice crystal symbol is dis- with Keyless Ride OE 59
TFT display. played.
When the motorcycle is at a General warning light shows
standstill, the heat of the engine Possible cause: yellow.
can falsify the ambient-temper- The air temperature measured
Remote key not in
ature reading. If the heat of the at the motorcycle is lower than
Status indicators
range. Do not stop
engine is affecting it too much, 3 °C.
engine. Not possible to
dashes are temporarily shown in restart the engine.
WARNING
place of the value.
Possible cause:
Risk of black ice also applic-
There is a risk of black ice able at over 3 °C Communication between radio-
if the outside temperature operated key and engine elec-
Risk of accident
falls below the following limit tronics is disturbed.
Always take extra care
value. Check battery in the radio-op- z
when temperatures are
erated key.
Limit value for the ambi- low; remember that there is
particular danger of black ice with Keyless Ride OE
ent temperature Replace the battery of the
forming on bridges and where
the road is in shade. radio-operated key ( 85).
approx. 3 °C
Use spare key for rest of jour-
Once the temperature has fallen Ride carefully and think well ney.
below that value, the outside ahead. with Keyless Ride OE
temperature display along with
Battery of radio-operated key is
a ice crystal symbol flashes in the
discharged radio-operated key
status line on the TFT display.
is lost ( 84).

If the Check Control dialogue assurance of how long the R/C
3 appears while riding, keep key can remain operational. NOTICE
calm. You can continue riding, with Keyless Ride OE The fuse for the alternator reg-
60 the engine will not switch off. Replace the battery of the ulator can blow if the 12 V bat-
Have the faulty radio-operated radio-operated key ( 85). tery is installed incorrectly or if
key replaced by an authorised the terminals are swapped (e.g.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. Vehicle voltage too low when using a starting aid).
General warning light shows
Status indicators
Replace the battery of the yellow. Possible cause:

radio-operated key The alternator or alternator drive
is displayed in yellow. is faulty, battery is faulty or the
yellow. fuse for the alternator regulator
Vehicle voltage low. has blown.
Remote key battery at Have the fault rectified as
Switch off unneces-
50%. No functional quickly as possible by a
sary consumers.
impairment. specialist workshop, preferably
z an authorised BMW Motorrad
Remote key battery WARNING
weak. Limited central Retailer.
locking function. Change Failure of the vehicle sys-
battery. tems Vehicle voltage critical
Risk of accident General warning light shows
Possible cause:
Do not continue your journey. red.
The integral battery in the
radio-operated key has lost The battery will not be charged. is displayed in red.
a significant proportion of its By continuing to drive on, the
original capacity. There is no vehicle electronics discharge the
battery.

Vehicle voltage crit- Possible cause: Low-beam headlight
ical! Consumers have The alternator or alternator drive faulty! 3
been switched off. Check is faulty, battery is faulty or the Front side light 61
battery condition. fuse for the alternator regulator faulty!
has blown.
WARNING Have the fault rectified as with daytime riding light OE
quickly as possible by a Daytime riding light
Failure of the vehicle sys-
specialist workshop, preferably faulty!
Status indicators
tems
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Risk of accident Tail light faulty!
Retailer.
The battery will not be charged. Bulb faulty Brake light faulty!
By continuing to drive on, the General warning light shows
vehicle electronics discharge the yellow.
battery. Rear left turn in-
The faulty light source is dicator faulty! or
NOTICE displayed: Rear right turn indicator z
faulty!.
The fuse for the alternator reg- High beam faulty!
Number plate light
ulator can blow if the 12 V bat-
faulty!
tery is installed incorrectly or if Front left turn in-
the terminals are swapped (e.g. dicator faulty! or Have it checked by a spe-
when using a starting aid). Front right turn indicator cialist workshop.
faulty!.

with LED auxiliary headlights OA main operational if the vehicle's
3 WARNING Replacing the additional head- battery is disconnected.
Vehicle overlooked in traffic light ( 224). Seek the advice of a specialist
62 workshop, preferably an author-
due to failure of the lights on
Anti-theft alarm battery ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
the vehicle
Safety risk weak
with alarm system (DWA) OE Anti-theft alarm battery
Replace defective bulbs as
flat
Status indicators
soon as possible; always carry

Alarm system with alarm system (DWA) OE
a complete set of spare bulbs if
battery weak. No
possible. General warning light shows
restrictions. Make
Possible cause: an appointment at a yellow.
Light source faulty. Alternative: specialist workshop.
Alarm system battery
light deactivation active. empty. No independent
Locate faulty light sources by NOTICE
alarm. Make an appoint-
z visual inspection. ment at a specialist work-
This error message shows briefly
Replacing bulbs for low-beam shop.
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
headlight and high-beam head-
completes.
light ( 218). NOTICE
Replacing the light source for Possible cause:
side light ( 220). The integral battery in the anti- This error message shows briefly
Replacing LED for brake light theft alarm has lost a significant only after the Pre-Ride-Check
and rear light ( 221). proportion of its original capacity. completes.
Replacing bulbs for front and There is no assurance of how
rear turn indicators ( 222). long the anti-theft alarm can re-

Possible cause: Compliance with the Emissions warning
The integral battery in the anti- information set out below is The malfunction indicator 3
theft alarm has lost its entire ori- essential. lamp lights up. 63
ginal capacity. There is no as- Possible cause:
surance that the anti-theft alarm Exhaust re-treat-
The coolant level is too low. ment impaired. Have
will be operational if the vehicle's
Check coolant level ( 205). it checked by a specialist
battery is disconnected.
If the coolant level is too low: workshop.
Seek the advice of a specialist
Status indicators
Topping up coolant ( 206). Possible cause:
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad Retailer. Possible cause: The engine control unit has dia-
The coolant temperature is too gnosed a fault which affects the
Coolant temperature too pollutant emissions.
high.
high Have the fault rectified by a
If possible, ride in the part-load
General warning light shows range to cool down the engine. specialist workshop, preferably
red. In traffic jams, switch off the an authorised BMW Motorrad
Coolant temperature engine, but leave the ignition Retailer. z
switched on so that the radi- You can continue riding; pollut-
too high! Check
ator fan continues to operate. ant emissions are higher than
coolant level. Continue
If the coolant temperature the threshold values.
under part. load to cool
down. is frequently too high, have
Engine control failed
the fault rectified as soon
as possible by a specialist General warning light shows
ATTENTION
workshop, preferably an yellow.
Riding with overheated en- authorised BMW Motorrad
gine Retailer.
Engine damage

No communication with Possible cause: Engine damage possible.
3 engine control. Mul- The engine control unit has dia- Have checked by workshop.
tiple sys. affected. Ride gnosed a fault. In exceptional
64 carefully to the next spe- WARNING
cases, the engine stops and re-
cialist workshop. fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
Engine damage when run-
gine runs in emergency operating
Engine in emergency- ning in emergency-operation
mode.
operation mode mode
You can continue to ride, but
Status indicators
Risk of accident
General warning light shows bear in mind that the usual en-
yellow. Ride slowly, avoid accelerating
gine performance might not be
sharply and overtaking.
available.
Fault in the engine If possible, have the vehicle
control. Riding at Have the fault rectified as
picked up and have the fault
mod. speed pos. Ride care- quickly as possible by a
rectified by a specialist work-
fully to next specialist specialist workshop, preferably
shop, preferably an authorised
workshop. an authorised BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
z Retailer.
Possible cause:
WARNING Severe fault in the engine The engine control unit has dia-
Unusual ride characterist- control gnosed a fault which may cause
ics when engine running in General warning light severe secondary faults. The en-
emergency-operation mode flashes yellow. gine is in emergency-operation
Risk of accident mode.
Serious fault in
Avoid accelerating sharply and Avoid high load and rpm
the engine control!
overtaking. ranges if possible.
Riding at mod. speed pos.

an authorised BMW Motorrad
RDC sensor is not active
3
Retailer.
It is possible to continue to ride 65
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor
but not recommended. does not send its signal to the
vehicle until the vehicle has
Tyre pressure
exceeded a minimum speed.)
with tyre pressure control
Status indicators
(RDC) OE The tyre pressures
The left values refer to the front are shown in the TFT
In addition to the menu screen display as temperature
MY VEHICLE and the Check wheel, the right values to the rear
wheel. compensated and always
Control messages, there is also refer to the following tyre air
the screen TYRE PRESSURE for The pressure difference is dis-
temperature:
the display of the tire pressure: played via the actual and target
tyre pressure. 20 °C
Only dashes are displayed im- z
mediately after the ignition is If the tyre symbol is ad-
switched on. The transmission ditionally displayed in yel-
of the tyre pressure values below or red, this is a warning. The
gins only after the first time the pressure difference is highlighted
following minimum speed has with an exclamation point in the
been exceeded: same colour.

If the value in question is is displayed in yellow. Sign under the seat
3 close to the limit of the
Tyre pressure outside the
permissible tolerance range, the
66 Tyre pressure is not permitted tolerance
'General' warning light also lights
at setpoint. Check
up in yellow. with tyre pressure control
tyre pressure.
(RDC) OE
If the tyre pressure re- Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure is close General warning light
gistered by the sensor is
Status indicators
to the limit of permitted toler- flashes red.

outside the permissible tolerance
range , the 'General' warning light ance. is displayed in red.
flashes red. Correct tyre pressure.
Before adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, observe the information Tyre pressure is not
For further information about at setpoint. Stop
the BMW Motorrad RDC, see on temperature compensation
and pressure adaptation in the immediately! Check tyre
chapter "Engineering details" pressure.
z from page ( 192). section entitled "Engineering
details": Tyre press. control.
Tyre pressure in limit Temperature compensation Loss of pressure.
range of the permitted ( 192) Stop immediately! Check
tolerance Pressure adaptation ( 193) tyre pressure.
with tyre pressure control Find the correct tyre pressures
(RDC) OE in the following places:
On the back cover of the
General warning light shows rider's manual
yellow. Instrument cluster in the TYRE
PRESSURE view

section entitled "Engineering Notify the breakdown service.
WARNING details":
Transmission fault
3
Tyre pressure outside the Temperature compensation
( 192) with tyre pressure control 67
permitted tolerance.
Pressure adaptation ( 193) (RDC) OE
Risk of accident, degradation of
the vehicle's driving characterist- Find the correct tyre pressures
"---"
ics. in the following places:
On the back cover of the
Status indicators
Adapt your style of riding
accordingly. rider's manual Possible cause:
Instrument cluster in the TYRE The vehicle has not reached the
Possible cause: PRESSURE view minimum speed ( 192).
Measured tyre pressure is out- Sign under the seat
side permitted tolerance. Have the tyre checked for RDC sensor is not active
Check the tyre for damage damage by a specialist
and to ascertain whether the workshop, preferably an
vehicle can be ridden with the min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor
authorised BMW Motorrad
does not send its signal to the z
tyre in its present condition. Retailer.
If the vehicle can be ridden with vehicle until the vehicle has
the tyre in its present condition: NOTICE exceeded a minimum speed.)
Correct the tyre pressure at the Observe the RDC display at
You can deactivate RDC warn- higher speeds.
earliest possible opportunity.
ings for riding in off-road mode. A permanent fault is
Before adjusting the tyre pres-
sure, observe the information If you are unsure whether the present only when the
on temperature compensation vehicle can be ridden with the general warning light also lights
and pressure adaptation in the tyre in its present condition: up.
Do not continue your journey. Under these circumstances:

Have the fault rectified by a Sensor faulty or system Battery for tyre pressure
3 specialist workshop, preferably fault sensor weak
an authorised BMW Motorrad with tyre pressure control with tyre pressure control
68 Retailer. (RDC) OE (RDC) OE
Possible cause:
General warning light shows General warning light shows
The radio link to the RDC yellow. yellow.
sensors is faulty. Radio systems
Status indicators
are located in the surrounding "---" RDC sensor battery

area which are interfering with weak. Function lim-
the transmission between ited. Have it checked by a
Possible cause:
the RDC control unit and the specialist workshop.
Wheels not equipped with RDC
sensors.
sensors have been fitted. NOTICE
Observe the RDC displays in
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
other surrounding areas.
with RDC sensors. This error message shows briefly
A permanent fault is
z present only when the
only after the Pre-Ride-Check
Possible cause: completes.
general warning light also lights One or two RDC sensors have
up. Possible cause:
failed or there is a system fault.
Under these circumstances: Have the fault rectified by a The tyre pressure sensor battery
Have the fault rectified by a specialist workshop, preferably no longer provides its full capa-
specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad city. The tyre pressure monitor-
an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer. ing function will be available for a
Retailer. limit time only.

Seek the advice of a specialist Possible cause: ABS self-diagnosis not
workshop, preferably an author- The emergency call cannot be completed 3
ised BMW Motorrad Retailer. cannot be made automatically or ABS indicator and warning 69
via BMW. light flashes.
Drop sensor defective Observe information on oper-
Drop sensor faulty. ating the intelligent emergency Possible cause:
Have it checked by a call from page ( 86). The ABS function is not
specialist workshop. Seek the advice of a specialist available, because self-
Status indicators
Possible cause: workshop, preferably an author- diagnosis did not complete. The
The drop sensor is not available. ised BMW Motorrad Retailer. motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
Side stand monitoring is sensors to be tested.
ised BMW Motorrad Retailer. faulty Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
Side stand monitoring that the ABS function is not
Emergency call function faulty. To avoid available until self-diagnosis has
restricted breakdown do not stop completed. z
with intelligent emergency engine. Have checked by
spec. workshp.
ABS deactivated
call OE
ABS indicator and warning
Possible cause:
Intell. emerg. call light shows.
The side-stand switch or its wir-
failure. Make an ap- Off!
ing are damaged.
pointment at a specialist
workshop.
workshop, preferably an author- ABS deactivated.

Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad
3 The rider has switched off the an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
ABS system. Retailer.
70
Activating the ABS function
ABS Pro failed
( 112).
ABS failed with riding modes Pro OE
ABS fault light shows. ABS indicator and warning
light shows.
Status indicators
ABS failure! Riding

light shows. at mod. speed pos. ABS Pro failure!
Ride carefully to next Riding at mod. speed
Limited ABS availab-
specialist workshop. pos. Ride carefully to
ility! Riding at mod.
next specialist workshop.
speed pos. Ride carefully Possible cause:
to next specialist work- Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
shop. ted a fault. The ABS Pro control unit has
Possible cause: You can continue to ride. Bear detected a fault. The ABS Pro
z function is not available. The
The ABS control unit has detec- in mind that the ABS function
is not available. Take note of ABS function is still available.
ted a fault. The ABS function is
the more detailed information ABS provides support only for
restricted.
on certain situations that can braking in straight-ahead driving.
You can continue to ride. Take
lead to an ABS fault message You can continue to ride. Take
( 185). note of the more detailed in-
formation on certain situations
Have the fault rectified as formation on certain situations
that can lead to an ABS fault
quickly as possible by a that can lead to an ABS Pro
message ( 185).
specialist workshop, preferably fault message ( 185).

specialist workshop, preferably ASC indicator and warning with Connectivity OE
an authorised BMW Motorrad light flashing slowly. Traction control de- 3
Retailer. activated.
Possible cause: 71
ASC intervention Self-diagnosis did not complete, Possible cause:
without riding modes Pro OE so the ASC function is not avail- The rider has switched off the
able. The engine must be run- ASC system.
ASC indicator and warning ning and the motorcycle must without riding modes Pro OE
Status indicators
light flashing quickly. reach a speed of at least 5 km/h Activating the ASC function
The ASC has detected a degree in order for ASC self-diagnosis to ( 113).
of instability at the rear wheel complete.
and has intervened to reduce Pull away slowly. Bear in mind ASC fault
torque. The indicator and warn- that the ASC function is not ASC indicator and warning
ing light flashes longer than the available until self-diagnosis has light shows.
ASC intervention lasts. This af- completed.
fords the rider visual feedback on Traction control
control intervention even after the ASC switched off failure! Riding z
critical situation has been dealt ASC indicator and warning at mod. speed pos.
with. light shows. Ride carefully to next
specialist workshop.
ASC self-diagnosis not with Connectivity OE
Possible cause:
completed Off!
The ASC control unit has detec-
without riding modes Pro OE ted a fault. The ASC function is
no longer available.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function

is not available. Take note of DTC self-diagnosis not DTC switched off
3 the more detailed information completed with riding modes Pro OE
on situations that can lead to with riding modes Pro OE
72 an ASC fault ( 187). DTC indicator and warning
Have the fault rectified as DTC indicator and warning light shows.
quickly as possible by a light flashes slowly.
with Connectivity OE
an authorised BMW Motorrad Possible cause: Off!
Status indicators
Retailer. DTC self-diagnosis not

completed Traction control de-
DTC intervention activated.
with riding modes Pro OE The DTC function is not avail-
able, because self-diagnosis Possible cause:
DTC indicator and warning did not complete. (The motor- The rider has switched off the
light flashes quickly. cycle has to reach a defined DTC system.
The DTC has detected a degree minimum speed with the en- DTC Switching on ( 115).
z of instability at the rear wheel gine running for the wheel-
and has intervened to reduce speed sensors to be checked: DTC fault
torque. The indicator and warn- min 5 km/h) with riding modes Pro OE
ing light flashes longer than the
DTC intervention lasts. This af- Pull away slowly. Bear in mind DTC indicator and warning
fords the rider visual feedback on that the DTC function is not light shows.
control intervention even after the available until self-diagnosis has
completed. Traction control
critical situation has been dealt failure! Riding
with. at mod. speed pos.

Ride carefully to next carefully to next special-
specialist workshop. ist workshop. WARNING
3
Possible cause: Possible cause: Irregular engine operation or 73
The DTC control unit has detec- The DESA control unit has de- engine shutdown due to lack
ted a fault. tected a fault. The damping and/ of fuel
Bear in mind that the DTC or spring adjuster may be the Risk of accident, damage to cata-
function is not available or the cause. In this condition, the mo- lytic converter
Status indicators
functionality is subject to cer- torcycle may have too much Do not run the fuel tank dry.
tain restrictions. damping and is uncomfortable
Possible cause:
You can continue to ride. Take to drive, especially on roads in
poor condition. Alternatively, the The fuel tank contains no more
spring preload may be incorrectly than the reserve quantity of fuel.
formation on situations that can
lead to a DTC fault ( 188). adjusted. Reserve fuel
Have the fault rectified as Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably specialist workshop, preferably approx. 3.5 l z
an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad Refuelling ( 177).
Retailer. Retailer.
Gear not trained
DESA fault Fuel down to reserve with shift assistant Pro OE
General warning light shows Fuel reserve reached. Go The gear indicator flashes.
yellow. to a filling station soon. The Pro shift assistant is
Spring strut adjust- not available.
ment faulty! Riding
at mod. speed pos. Ride

Possible cause: Hazard warning lights and SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
3 with shift assistant Pro OE system is switched on menu screens.
74 The gearbox sensor is not fully Turn signal indicator light NOTICE
trained. flashes green.
Engage neutral gear N and, If the service-due indicator ap-
with the vehicle at a standstill, Turn signal indicator light
pears more than a month before
let the engine run for at least flashes green.
the service date, the current date
10 seconds to train the idle
Status indicators
Possible cause: has to be corrected. This situ-

gear. The driver has switched on the ation can occur if the battery was
Engage all gears with clutch hazard warning lights system. disconnected.
actuation and ride at least 10 Operating hazard warning flash-
seconds with the engaged Service due
ers ( 94).
gear. is displayed in white.
The gear indicator starts to Service-due indicator
flash when the gearbox sensor If service is overdue, the Service due! Have service
z has been trained successfully. due date or the odometer carried out by authorised
Shift assistant Pro will operate reading at which service was due BMW Motorrad Retailer.
as described ( 193) once is accompanied by the 'General' Possible cause:
the transmission sensor has warning light showing yellow.
been completely taught-in. Service is due because of the
If the service is overdue, a yel- driving performance or the date.
If the training process was
low CC message is displayed. Have your motorcycle serviced
not successful, have the fault
Exclamation marks also draw at- regularly by a specialist work-
rectified by a specialist work-
tention to the displays for service, shop, preferably by an author-
service appointment and remain- ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
ing distance in the MY VEHICLE

The operational and road The operational and road
safety of the motorcycle remain safety of the motorcycle remain 3
intact. intact.
The motorcycle's value is The motorcycle's value is 75
maintained as best as possible. maintained as best as possible.
Service-due date has

passed
Status indicators
yellow.
is displayed in yellow.
Service overdue! Have

service carried out by
authorised BMW Motorrad z
Retailer.
Possible cause:
Service is overdue because of
the driving performance or the
date.
Have your motorcycle serviced
regularly by a specialist work-
shop, preferably by an author-

3
76
Status indicators

Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 79 On-board computer with Con-
4
nectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 77
Ignition with Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Authorities speed indicator . . . . . . . . . 110
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . 111
Operation
Intelligent emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dynamic Traction Control
Daytime riding light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 z
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 94
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 (DESA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Light signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Sound signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Tyre pressure monitoring
SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
General settings in the multifunc- Front seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

tion display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
4 Rider's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
78
Operation

Ignition switch/steering Switching on ignition
lock 4
Keys 79
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Please note the information
about the electronic immobiliser
(EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid
Operation
( 80).
Ignition switch, fuel filler cap lock Turn the key to position 1
and seat lock are all operated while moving the handlebars
with the same key. Turn the key to the 1 position.
slightly. Parking lights and all function z
Ignition, lights and all function circuits switched on.
with cases OA
circuits switched off. Engine can be started.
with topcase OA
Steering lock secured. Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
If you wish you can arrange to
Key can be removed. ( 168)
have the cases and the topcase
fitted with locks that can be ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
opened with this key as well. gress. ( 169)
Consult a specialist workshop, ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
preferably an authorised gress. ( 169)
Welcome lights
Lock the handlebars Switch on the ignition.
Turn the handlebars all the way The side lights briefly light up.
to left.

with daytime riding light OE isolating plug during the pre-de- Switching off ignition
4 The daytime riding lights briefly livery check.
light up. To check the plug connection
80 for the auxiliary battery, remove
with LED auxiliary headlights OA
The LED auxiliary headlights passenger seat ( 126) or re-
briefly light up. lease the radio transceiver box
( 231).
Special functions
Operation
with auxiliary battery OE Important special functions:

Unlocking for radio transceiver
Important special functions can box
still be operated after switching LED 360° marker strobes Turn the key to the 1 position.
z off the ignition. LED flashing warning lights Light switched off.
Operation is possible for a limited Hailing system Handlebars not locked.
time or until the auxiliary battery Intercom system Key can be removed.
is drained. Radio Electrically powered accessor-
US scopes ies remain operational for a lim-
Plug connection for ited period of time.
auxiliary battery The battery can be recharged
with auxiliary battery OE via the vehicle socket.
Prerequisite for operation with Electronic immobiliser

auxiliary battery and the associ- The electronic design of the
ated special functions is that the motorcycle allows it to access
bridge has been inserted into the data stored in the ignition key by
means of a ring antenna located

in the ignition switch. The engine You can obtain emergency/extra the radio-operated key or the
control unit will only allow the en- keys only through an authorised emergency key being found. 4
gine to be started if the key is BMW Motorrad Retailer. The You receive one radio-operated
identified as “authorised”. keys are part of an integrated 81
key and one emergency key.
security system, so the dealer is Please note the information
NOTICE under an obligation to check the about the electronic immobiliser
A spare key attached to the legitimacy of all applications for (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid
replacement/extra keys. ( 80).
Operation
same ring as the ignition key
used to start the engine could Ignition, fuel filler cap and anti-
"irritate" the electronics, in which Ignition with theft alarm system all work with
case the enabling signal for Keyless Ride the radio-operated key. Seat
starting is not issued. with Keyless Ride OE lock, topcase and cases can be z
Always keep the spare key sep- locked and unlocked manually.
arately from the ignition key. Keys
NOTICE
If you lose a key, you can have NOTICE
The vehicle cannot be started if
it barred by your authorised
The telltale light for the radio- the radio control key is not within
BMW Motorrad Retailer. If you
operated key flashes while the range (e.g. key inside one of the
wish to do this, you will need
search for the radio-operated key cases or the topcase).
to bring all other keys for the
motorcycle with you. is in progress. If the radio-operated key re-
The telltale light goes out as mains out of range the ignition
The engine cannot be started by
soon as the radio-operated key is switched off after about 1.5
a barred key, but a key that has
or the emergency key is found. minutes to protect the battery.
been barred can subsequently be
reactivated. The telltale light goes out briefly It is advisable to keep the radio-
if the search times out without operated key on your person

(e.g. in a jacket pocket) and to The steering lock engages with Version 1:
4 have the emergency key with an audible click. Briefly press button 1.
you as an alternative. Ignition, lights and all function Side lights and all function cir-
82 circuits switched off. cuits are switched on.
Range of the Keyless To unlock the steering lock, with daytime riding light OE
Ride radio-operated key briefly press button 1. Daytime riding light is switched
with Keyless Ride OE on.
Switching on ignition
Operation

approx. 1 m Requirement
LED auxiliary headlights are
Radio-operated key is within switched on.
Lock the handlebars range. Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Requirement
z The handlebars are turned to-
( 168)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
wards the left. Radio-operated gress. ( 169)
key is within range. ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 169)
Version 2:
Steering lock is engaged; press
and hold down button 1.
The steering lock disengages.
There are two ways of activat- Parking lights and all function
ing the ignition. circuits switched on.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 168)
Press and hold down button 1.

ABS self-diagnosis is in pro- Version 2: to the reception area and fold
gress. ( 169) Turn the handlebars all the way in the side stand. 4
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro- to left.
gress. ( 169) NOTICE 83
Press and hold down button 1.
Light is switched off. There may be a delay before the
Switching off ignition
The steering lock engages. key is detected. As long as the
Requirement key symbol is displayed in the
Radio-operated key is within Switching the engine run-
Operation
multifunction display and driving
range. on circuit on and off off is not possible.
NOTICE The vehicle can now be driven.
See the section entitled "En- Electronic immobiliser z

gineering details" for more in- EWS
formation on the engine run-on The on-board electronics access
circuit. the data saved in the radio-op-
To switch on the function, fold erated key via a ring aerial in the
out the side stand at idle and wireless lock. The ignition is not
with the engine running. enabled for starting until the en-
Remove the radio-operated key gine control unit has recognised
There are two ways of deactiv-
from the vehicle. the radio-operated key as "au-
ating the ignition.
The engine keeps running and thorised" for your motorcycle.
Version 1:
Briefly press button 1. charges the battery. NOTICE
Light is switched off. The vehicle is deadlocked.
Handlebars (steering lock) are To switch off the function, A spare key attached to the
not locked. bring the radio-operated key same ring as the radio-operated

key used to start the engine to check the legitimacy of all ap- If the battery of the radio-oper-
4 could "irritate" the electronics, in plications for replacement/extra ated key is flat, the vehicle can
which case the enabling signal keys. be started by simply immersing
84 for starting is not issued. the folded-in radio key in the
Always keep the spare key sep- Battery of radio-operated ring aerial under the seat.
arate from the radio-operated key is discharged radio- Removing front seat ( 126).
key. operated key is lost Hold the emergency key or the
flat, folded-in radio-operated
Operation
If you mislay a radio-operated key key 1 to the trim panel above

you can have the key in ques- the ring aerial 2.
tion barred by your authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer. In order Time during which the
z to have a key barred you must engine has to be started.
bring along all the other keys be- The unlocking procedure has
longing to the motorcycle. to be repeated if this time is
The engine cannot be started allowed to expire.
by a barred radio-operated key, 30 s
but a radio-operated key that has Please consult the information
on the electronic immobiliser Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
been barred can subsequently be
reactivated. (EWS) if a key is lost or mis- Key has been recognised.
You can obtain emergency/extra laid. Engine can be started.
keys only through an authorised If you happen to lose or mislay Starting the engine ( 167).
BMW Motorrad Retailer. The the radio-operated key while
radio-operated keys are part of on a journey, you can start the
an integrated security system, so vehicle with the emergency
the dealer is under an obligation key.

Replace the battery of the Use a battery compliant with
radio-operated key the manufacturer's specifica- 4
Requirement tions.
When inserting the battery, 85
The radio-operated key does
always make sure polarity is
not react because the battery
correct.
is weak.
Insert the new battery with the
KEYLO! appears on the display.
Operation
positive terminal up.
Change the battery. Battery type
Press button 1.
with Connectivity OE Key bit flips out.
Remote key battery Push up battery cover 2. for Keyless Ride-radio-oper- z
weak. Limited central Remove the battery 3. ated key
locking function. Change Dispose of the old battery in
CR 2032
battery. accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations; do not Remove the battery 2.
Change the battery. attempt to dispose of batteries Red LED on the instrument
as domestic waste. panel flashes.
The radio-operated key is
ATTENTION ready for use again.
Unsuitable or incorrectly in-
serted batteries
Component damage

Emergency off switch The emergency off switch is a Emergency call via BMW
4 (kill switch) kill switch for switching off the Press the SOS button in an
engine quickly and easily. emergency only.
86
Even if an emergency call using
BMW is not possible, the system
may make an emergency call to
a public emergency call number.
This depends on the respective
Operation
mobile phone network and the

national regulations.
The emergency call is not able to
be ensured because of technical
z 1 Emergency off switch (kill reasons due to unfavourable con-
switch) A Engine switched off ditions, e.g. in areas where there
B Normal operating position is no mobile phone reception.
(run)
WARNING Language for emergency
Operation of the kill switch Intelligent emergency call
while riding call Each vehicle has a language as-
Risk of fall due to rear wheel signed to it depending on the
with intelligent emergency market for which it is intended.
locking
call OE The BMW Call Center answers in
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding. this language.

NOTICE
4
A changeover of the language 87
for the emergency call can only
be performed by the author-
The language assigned to the
vehicle varies from the selectable
Operation
language the rider can choose
as the display language in the Open cover 1. with Connectivity OE
display. Briefly press SOS button 2.
Manual emergency call

z
The time until transmission of
Requirement the emergency call 1 is dis-
An emergency call has occurred. played. During that time, it is
The vehicle is at a standstill. The possible to cancel the emer-
ignition is switched on. gency call.
Operate the emergency-off
switch to stop the engine.
Remove helmet.
After expiry of the timer, a
voice contact to the BMW Call
Center is established.

4
88
Operation
The reception symbol 1 indicates Provide information to the

that the connection has been emergency services using the
z established. microphone 3 and speaker 4.
Automatic emergency call

The intelligent emergency call
is active after the ignition is
switched on and reacts if a fall or
crash occurs.
Emergency call in the

event of a light fall with Connectivity OE
A minor fall or a crash is detec-
withConnectivity OE ted.
The connection was An acoustic signal is sounded. The time until transmission of
established. the emergency call 1 is dis-
played. During that time, it is

possible to cancel the emer- Provide information to the
gency call. emergency services using the 4
If possible, remove helmet and microphone 3 and speaker 4.
stop engine. 89
A voice contact connection to Emergency call in the
the BMW Call Center is estab- event of a severe fall
lished. A severe fall or a crash is de-
tected.
Operation
The emergency call is placed
with Connectivity OE automatically without delay.
The connection was
established.
Lights
z
Low-beam headlight and
sidelights
The side lights switch on auto-
matically when the ignition is
The reception symbol 1 indicates switched on.
that the connection has been
established. NOTICE
The side lights place a strain on
the battery. Do not switch the
ignition on for longer than abso-
Open cover 1.
lutely necessary.

The low-beam headlight switches
4 on automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions:
90
When the engine is started.
When the vehicle is pushed
with the ignition switched on.
Operation
NOTICE
When the engine is not running Push switch 1 forward to Immediately after switching off
you can switch on the lights by switch on the high-beam the ignition, pull switch 1 back
switching on the ignition and headlight. and hold it in that position until
z either switching on the high- Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight courtesy delay
beam headlight or operating the the headlight flasher. feature comes on.
headlight flasher. The vehicle lighting lights for
Headlight courtesy delay one minute and is automatically
with daytime riding light OE feature switched back off.
In daytime the daytime riding Switch off the ignition. This can be used after parking
light can be switched on as an the vehicle, for example, to light
alternative to the low-beam head- the way to the house door.
light.
Parking lights
High-beam headlight and
Switching off ignition ( 80).
headlight flasher
Switching on ignition ( 79).

additional headlights can not be Press button again to switch
switched on. off the LED additional head- 4
lights.
91
NOTICE Cruising Light
The auxiliary headlights have ap- with Cruising Light OE
proval as fog lights and their use
is permissible in bad weather
Operation
conditions only. Always comply
Immediately after switching off with the road traffic regulations in
the ignition, push button 1 to force in the country in which the
the left and hold it in that po- vehicle is used.
z
sition until the parking lights
come on.
Switch the ignition on and off
again to switch off the parking
lights. Press 1 (F2) to switch on the
Cruising Light.
LED additional headlight The LED 360° marker strobe
with auxiliary headlights OE and LED flashing warning lights
light up dimmed.
Requirement
Press button 1 at the bottom NOTICE
The additional headlights are
to switch on the LED additional
only active when the low-beam The Cruising Light puts a load
headlights.
headlight is active; if the daytime on the battery. Switch on the
riding light is switched on, the ignition for a limited time only.

Switching off the Cruising
4 Light
NOTICE NOTICE
92 with Cruising Light OE Depending on the equipment By comparison with the low-
and customer request, the func- beam headlight, the daytime
Requirement tion keys F1 to F4 can be as- running light makes the vehicle
Ignition is switched on. signed special functions (see more visible to oncoming traffic.
Technical Data). This improves daytime visibility.
Operation
Starting the engine ( 167).

Daytime riding light Switch off the A DRL function
Manual daytime riding in SETUP .
light with Connectivity OE
z with daytime riding light OE In the Settings, Vehicle
settings, Lights menu,
Requirement switch off the Auto. dayt.
Automatic daytime riding light is rid. light function.
switched off.
Press button 1.
Dimming is cancelled.
The LED 360° marker strobe WARNING
or LED flashing warning lights
Switching on the daytime
are fully lit.
riding light in the dark.
Press the function key for
Risk of accident
Cruising Light to switch off
the Cruising Light (only with Do not use the daytime riding
appropriate coding). light in the dark.

sonal assessment of the light
NOTICE conditions 4
If the high-beam headlight is Risk of accident
93
switched on while the daytime Switch off the automatic day-
riding light is on, the daytime time riding light in poor light
riding light is switched off after conditions.
approx. 2 seconds and the
high-beam headlight, low-beam NOTICE
Operation
headlight and front side light are
The changeover between
Press button 1 to switch on switched on.
daytime running light and low
the daytime riding light. If the high beam headlight is
beam headlight including front
The indicator light for the switched off again, the daytime z
side lights can be effected
daytime riding light lights running light is not automat-
automatically.
up. ically reactivated, but must be
switched on again if required. Switch on the A DRL function
The low-beam headlight in SETUP.
and the front side lights are Automatic daytime riding with Connectivity OE
switched off. light In the Settings, Vehicle
In the dark or in tunnels: press with daytime riding light OE settings, Lights menu,
button 1 again to switch off the switch on the Auto. dayt.
daytime riding light and switch rid. light function.
on the low-beam headlight and WARNING
The indicator light for the
front side light. The automatic daytime riding automatic daytime riding
light does not replace a per- light lights up.

If the ambient brightness de- light to the change in ambient Yellow indicator light lit: rear
4 creases below a certain value, brightness is delayed). fog light switched on
the low beam headlight is auto- If you press the button again Press button again to switch
94 matically switched on (e. B. in a the daytime riding light is re- off the rear fog light.
tunnel). When sufficient ambi- activated, in other words the
ent brightness is detected, the daytime riding light is switched Hazard warning lights
daytime riding light is switched on again when ambient light is system
back on. bright enough.
Operation
The indicator light for the Operating hazard warning

daytime riding light shows if Operating the rear fog flashers
the daytime riding light is active. light Switch on the ignition.
with rear fog light OE
z Manual operation of the NOTICE
light when the automatic
The hazard warning flashers
system is switched on place a strain on the battery.
with daytime riding light OE Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
If you press the button for the
necessary.
daytime riding light the daytime
riding light is switched off and
the low-beam headlight and NOTICE
front side lights are switched If you press a turn-indicator
on (e. g. when you ride into Press button 1 at the top to button with the hazard warning
a tunnel, and the response of switch on the rear fog light. flashers switched on, the turn-
the automatic daytime riding Meaning of the indicator light: indicator function is activated
instead of the hazard warning

flashers, and remains active Turn indicators Push button 1 to the right to
until you release the button.
Operating the turn
switch on the right turn indicat- 4
The hazard warning flashers ors.
recommence flashing as soon as indicators Operate button 1 in centre po- 95
the button is released. Switch on the ignition. sition to cancel the turn indicat-
ors.
NOTICE
The turn indicators are cancelled Light signals
Operation
automatically after the defined LED flashing warning
riding time and distance. The lights, front
defined time and distance
with LED flashing warning
can be set by an authorised
light OE z
Press button 1 to switch on

the hazard warning lights sys-
tem.
Ignition can be switched off.
To switch off the hazard warn-
ing lights system, switch on the
ignition if necessary and press
button 1 again.
Switch on the ignition.
Push button 1 to the left to
switch on the left turn indicat-
ors.

can be set after the ignition is
4 NOTICE switched off.
The front LED marker strobes In the default setting, the front
96 LED flashing warning lights re-
place a load on the second
battery. Switch on LED marker main on for 30 minutes.
strobes for a limited time period Your authorised BMW Motorrad
only. Retailer can encode the after-
running period to different values
Operation
Press button 1 at the top to (30 or 60 minutes).

switch on the front LED flash-
ing warning lights. Switch on the ignition.
NOTICE Press button 1 at the top to
Meaning of the indicator light:
z Blue indicator light lit: LED Your authorised BMW Motorrad switch on the LED flashing
flashing warning lights switched Retailer can encode the special warning light.
on functions. NOTICE
Blue indicator light flashing: Special functions, see Technical
LED flashing warning lights Data. The flashing frequency of the
fault detected alternating frontal light can be
Observe the notes on operat-
Press button again to switch set by your authorised BMW
ing the alternating frontal light.
off the front LED flashing warn- Motorrad Retailer to 1 Hz, 1.5 Hz
ing lights. Switching on the or 2 Hz.
alternating frontal light
NOTICE NOTICE
Requirement
For the front LED flashing warn- The alternating frontal light is Your authorised BMW Motorrad
ing lights, an after-running period encoded by your authorised Retailer can encode the special
BMW Motorrad Retailer. functions.

Special functions, see Technical To reactivate the alternating
Data. frontal light, hold down the but- 4
In addition to the LED flashing ton 1 at the bottom again.
97
warning light, the high beam Operating the 360° marker
and the additional headlight
strobe
alternately light up.
If the ambient brightness de- with LED 360° marker
strobe OE
Operation
creases below a certain value,
the alternating frontal light is
switched off automatically (e.g. Hold down the button 1 at the
in tunnels). When sufficient bottom to deactivate the altern-
ambient brightness is detected, ating frontal light. z
the alternating frontal light is
switched back on. NOTICE
Deactivating the Your authorised BMW Motorrad

Retailer can adjust the switch-off
alternating frontal light
function of the alternating frontal
Requirement light. Either the last setting is Switch on the ignition.
The deactivation option of saved permanently or it is reset
the alternating frontal light is by switching off the ignition. NOTICE
encoded by your authorised
Meaning of the indicator light: The 360° marker strobe places
BMW Motorrad Retailer. Your
vehicle has a multifunction switch Green visual warning light a load on the second battery.
on the right with the button 1. pulsates slowly: alternating Switch on 360° marker strobe for
frontal light is deactivated. a limited time period only.

Front stop signal
4 WARNING
with front STOP signal OE
98 Riding with the 360° marker
Requirement
strobe extended.
Risk of accident Decide which of the 2 preset
Do not ride the motorcycle stop signals is to be turned
with the 360° marker strobe on: e.g. front signal 1 "STOP
POLICE" or e.g. front signal 2
Operation
extended.
"MAKE EMERGENCY LANE".
Press button 1 at the bottom
Briefly press button 1 to switch
to switch on the 360° marker
NOTICE on front signal 1 "STOP PO-
strobe.
z LICE".
Press button again to switch The displayed text may be The stop signal flashes on the
off the 360° marker strobe. different. front STOP signal.
NOTICE The red indicator light for but-
NOTICE ton 1 lights up.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad Hold down button 1 to switch
Retailer can encode the special Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer can encode the dis- on front signal 2 "MAKE
functions. EMERGENCY LANE".
played text.
Special functions, see Technical The red indicator light for
Data. button 1 flashes with a slow
The blue indicator light goes rhythm.
out.

with electronic siren OE The red indicator light for but-
To activate the flashing of the NOTICE ton 1 flashes at the top in the 4
stop signal ("STOP flash"), The displayed text may be slow rhythm of the stop signal.
Press button 1 at the bottom 99
press button 2 at the top. different.
To activate the emergency to switch on signal 2 "STOP
power siren "yelp", press but- POLICE".
NOTICE
ton 3. The red indicator light for but-
Your authorised BMW Motorrad ton 1 lights up at the bottom.
Operation
Press button 1 again to switch Retailer can encode the dis- Hold down button 1 at the top
off the stop signal. played text. to switch on rear signal 3 "Ar-
Meaning of the indicator light: rows to the right".
Indicator light flashes slowly if Arrows moving to the right are
the STOP signal has detected displayed on the STOP signal. z
a fault. The red indicator light for but-
ton 1 lights up at the bottom.
Rear stop signal
Hold down button 1 at the bot-
with STOP signal OE tom to switch on rear signal 4
Requirement "Arrows to the left".
Moving direction arrows to the
Decide which of the 2 preset
left are displayed on the STOP
stop signals is to be turned on: Press button 1 at the top to signal.
e.g. rear signal 1 "PLEASE switch on signal 1 "PLEASE
FOLLOW" or e.g. rear signal 2 The red indicator light for but-
FOLLOW". ton 1 lights up at the bottom.
"STOP POLICE". The stop signal flashes on the Press button 1 again to switch
rear STOP signal. off the stop signal.

Light deactivation
4 with light deactivation OE
NOTICE
100 LED flashing warning lights, 360°

WARNING marker strobe, LED additional
headlight and rear fog light must
Insufficient visibility for other be switched off separately.
road users
Low-beam headlight, Side light
Risk of accident
Operation
and tail light are switched off.

Exercise caution when using with Connectivity OE
the "lights off" function. Operate switch 1 at top
The brightness of the TFT
Comply with the statutory to switch the warning and
display is dimmed.
z regulations. command system to stand-by
Meaning of the indicator light:
mode.
Green visual warning light lit:
Operating the horn button 2
light deactivation active
emits a cycle of sound signals.
Press button again to turn off
Operate switch 1 at bottom to
light deactivation.
switch the warning and com-
mand system to continuous
Sound signals operation.
Hailing system Move switch 1 to the centre
with electronic hailing sys- position to switch off the warn-
tem OE ing and command system.
Press button 1 at bottom to
activate the light deactivation.

Country relevant encoding of
NOTICE the sound signals, see Technical 4
The "hailing system" function is Data.
101
not available unless the marker
light has been activated. NOTICE
Different country sounds and
siren sounds are adjustable. The
Operation
replacement parts are available at
your authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer. Operate switch 1 at top to
switch the emergency power
siren "yelp" to continuous op- z
NOTICE
eration.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad Operate switch 1 at bottom to
Retailer can encode the special switch the emergency power
Operate switch 3 to select functions. siren "wail" to continuous oper-
the type of sound signal, e.g. Special functions, see Technical ation.
day and night signal or city and Data. With the emergency power
country signal. siren active, operate the horn
Emergency power siren button 2 to toggle between the
NOTICE with electronic siren OE siren tones.
Move switch 1 to the centre
The type of sound signal is
position to switch off the emer-
country dependent and can be
gency power siren.
encoded by your authorised

For siren encoded for US Adjust volume using the po-
4 (single-button operation), tentiometer 4. Turn the poten-
operate F3. tiometer while making sure to
102 avoid feedback.
Microphone Release the intercom button 3
with intercom system OE between announcements.
Place the microphone 1 back
in the holder 2 after the an-
Operation
nouncement.
Operate switch 3 at top to op- Closing the radio transceiver
erate the emergency power box ( 233).
z siren "hold & peak" with the
horn button 2. Multifunction display
Operate switch 3 at bottom to Select the display at the
operate the emergency power top
siren "airhorn" with the horn
with single seat with radio Switching on ignition ( 79).
button 2.
transceiver box OE
NOTICE Opening the radio transceiver
box ( 246).
The siren signals "hold & peak",
"airhorn" and "hilo" have a higher Remove microphone 1 from
priority than "wail/yelp". the holder 2.
The emergency power siren Press the intercom button 3.
remains switched on as long as Voice announcement can now
the horn button 2 is operated. be made.

played when the vehicle is sta- Average speed SPEED Ø
tionary) Speed without advance V - 4
REAL
Select display below 103
Stored speed V - REC
with tyre pressure control

(RDC) OE
Tyre pressure control RDC
Operation
Battery voltage VOLTGE
Press the top part 1 of the
Riding time RDTIME
MENU rocker button briefly to
Date DATE
select the display in the upper z
line 3. Resetting trip distance
The following values can be dis- Briefly press rocker button
recorder
played: MENU down 2 to select the
display in the lower display Switch on the ignition.
Odometer ODO
line 4. Select the trip recorder.
Trip distance 1 TRIP 1
The following values can be dis- The trip recorder desired is
Trip distance 2 TRIP 2
played: displayed.
Automatic trip distance
TRIP A, is automatically reset Range RANGE
if a minimum of six hours Average consumption CONS 1
have passed and the date has Average consumption CONS 2
changed since the ignition was Current consumption CONS C
switched off. Outside temperature EXTEMP
Call up the settings menu: Coolant temperature ENGTMP
SETUP ENTER (is only dis-

4
104
Operation
Press and hold the top part 1 Press the bottom part 2 of Press and hold the bottom
of the MENU rocker button un- the MENU rocker button until part 2 of the MENU rocker
z til the trip distance recorder 3 the average value 4 displayed button until the riding time
is reset. has been reset. RDTIME 3 has been reset.
Trip recorder reading = 0.0 Average value = -- -- -- Riding time starts at 00:00:00
Resetting the average Resetting the riding time SETUP

values Switch on the ignition.
Selecting SETUP
Switch on the ignition. Briefly press the bottom part 2
of theMENU rocker button Requirement
Press the bottom part of
the MENU rocker button repeatedly until the riding The vehicle is at a standstill.
repeatedly until the desired time RDTIME appears on the
average consumption or the display.
average speed is displayed.

leave the automatic function pressure warning can only be
switched off DWA OFF. switched off in off-road mode. 4
Set the time CLOCK. Adjust the units UNIT.
105
with preparation for navigation Reset displays RESET.
system OE Exit SETUP EXIT.
Show time from Global Po-
sitioning System GPS ON or Quitting SETUP
time from on-board computer Requirement
Operation
GPS OFF. There are four options for quit-
Briefly press the top part 1 of Set the date DATE. ting SETUP.
the MENU rocker button re- Switch upshift recommendation
peatedly until SETUP ENTER 3 off ECOSFT OFF or on ECO-
SFT ON.
z
appears on the display.
Press and hold the top part 1 Adjust the brightness of the
of the MENU rocker button to backlighting in the instrument
start SETUP. cluster BRIGHT.
Press the top part 1 of the with daytime riding light OE
MENU rocker button briefly to Activate automatic daytime
select the following parameters riding light A DRL ON or
in the SETUP: manual daytime riding light
with alarm system (DWA) OE A DRL OFF. Press and hold the top part 1
Automatically activate anti-theft with tyre pressure control of the MENU rocker button.
alarm function when the igni- (RDC) OE SETUP ENTER is displayed.
tion is switched off DWA ON or Switch minimum pressure Alternatively, briefly press the
warning off RDC PRO OFF or on top part 1 of the MENU rocker
RDC PRO ON. The minimum

button repeatedly until SETUP Date and time Press the bottom part of the
4 EXIT appears on the display.
Setting the clock
Press and hold the bottom go back an hour.
106 part 2 of the MENU rocker Requirement Press and hold the bottom
button. The vehicle is at a standstill. part of the MENU rocker but-
SETUP ENTER is displayed. ton once the desired hour has
Switch on the ignition. been set.
Alternatively: switch the ignition
Selecting SETUP ( 104). The minutes 2 flash.
off and on again.
Operation
SETUP CLOCK is displayed. Press the top part of the

SETUP ENTER is displayed.
Alternatively, ride away. MENU rocker button briefly to
advance the minutes.
Speed for operation in
Press the bottom part of the
z SETUP mode
max 10 km/h go back a minute.
Press and hold the bottom part
SETUP will be quit when the
of the MENU rocker button
permissible speed for operation
once the desired minute has
is exceeded.
been set.
ODO is displayed.
The minutes 2 stop flashing.
All settings will be saved Press and hold the bottom part Checking the setting on the
whatever method is used to of the MENU rocker button to time display 3.
quit SETUP. set the hours. This completes the process.
The hours 1 flash. Press and hold the top part of
Press the top part of the the MENU rocker button.
MENU rocker button briefly to SETUP ENTER is displayed.
advance the hours.

Setting the date Press the bottom part of the Press the bottom part of the
Requirement MENU rocker button briefly to MENU rocker button and hold 4
go back one day. once the desired year has been
The vehicle is at a standstill. 107
Press the bottom part of the set.
Switch on the ignition. MENU rocker button and hold Year 3 no longer flashes.
Selecting SETUP ( 104). once the desired day has been This completes the process.
SETUP DATE is displayed. set. Press and hold the top part of
Month 2 flashes. the MENU rocker button.
Operation
Press the top part of the SETUP ENTER is displayed.
advance the month. General settings in the
Press the bottom part of the multifunction display
MENU rocker button briefly to z
go back one month. Adjusting the brightness
Press the bottom part of the of the backlighting in the
MENU rocker button and hold instrument cluster
once the desired month has Requirement
Press and hold the bottom part been set. The vehicle is at a standstill.
of the MENU rocker button. Year 3 flashes.
Day 1 flashes. Press the top part of the Switch on the ignition.
MENU rocker button briefly to Selecting SETUP ( 104).
Press the top part of the advance the year. Briefly press the top part 1 of
MENU rocker button briefly to Press the bottom part of the the MENU rocker button re-
advance the day. MENU rocker button briefly to peatedly until SETUP BRIGHT
go back one year. appears on the display.

Briefly press the top Change clock display between
4 part 1 of the MENU rocker 24H and 12H
button repeatedly until Change date format between
108 SETUP UNIT ENTER appears DMY and MDY
on the display.
Press and hold the bottom
part 2 of the MENU rocker
button to activate SETUP UNIT.
Operation
SETUP UNIT SPEED appears

Briefly press the bottom part 2 on the display.
of the MENU rocker button Press the top part 1 of the
repeatedly until the desired MENU rocker button briefly to
z select the following parameters
brightness of the backlighting
is set. in the SETUP UNIT:
Press and hold the top part 1 Change speed indicator unit Press the bottom part 2 of
of the MENU rocker button to between KMH and MPH the MENU rocker button briefly
quit SETUP. Change distance recorder unit until the desired unit3 is set on
SETUP ENTER appears on the between KM and MI the speed indicator or the dis-
display. Change fuel consumption tance recorder.
display between L/100, KM/L Briefly press the top
Adjusting the units and MPG part 1 of the MENU rocker
Requirement Change tyre pressure control button repeatedly until
The vehicle is at a standstill. (RDC) unit between BAR, PSI SETUP UNIT EXIT appears
and KPA on the display if you wish to
Switch on the ignition. Change temperature display complete adjustment.
Selecting SETUP ( 104). unit between °C and °F

Press and hold the bottom Units have been reset to the peatedly until SETUP RESET
part 2 of the MENU rocker factory setting. appears on the display. 4
button to quit SETUP UNIT. SETUP UNIT EXIT is Press and hold the bottom
SETUP RESET appears on the displayed. part 2 of the MENU rocker 109
display. Press and hold the bottom button until SETUP has been
part 2 of the MENU rocker reset.
button to quit SETUP UNIT.
SETUP RESET appears on the NOTICE
Operation
display. Date and time can also be reset
to a default value by using the
Resetting SETUP
SETUP RESET function.
Switch on the ignition.
Selecting SETUP ( 104). A time of 12:00 is displayed. z
Press and hold the top part 1
of the MENU rocker button to
quit SETUP.
Briefly press the top
part 1 of the MENU rocker SETUP ENTER is displayed.
button repeatedly until
SETUP UNIT RESET appears On-board computer
on the display if you wish to with Connectivity
reset the units to the factory with Connectivity OE
setting.
Press and hold the bottom Calling up the on-board
part 2 of the MENU rocker Briefly press the top part 1 of computer
button until the RESET 3 the MENU rocker button re- Call up the My vehicle menu.
display flashes.

Scroll to the right until the Scroll to the right until the Authorities speed
4 ON-BOARD COMPUTER menu TRIP COMPUT. menu screen indicator
screen is displayed. is displayed.
110 with km/h instrument cluster for
Resetting on-board Resetting trip computer special vehicle OE
computer Calling up the trip computer
( 110).
Saving road speed
Calling up the on-board com-
puter ( 109). Press down the MENU rocker
Operation
Press down the MENU rocker button.

button. Select Reset automatic-
Select Reset all values ally or Reset all and con-
or Reset individual val. firm.
z and confirm. The trip computer is automat-
The following values can be re- ically reset if a minimum of six
set: hours have passed and the
Break date has changed since the
Journey ignition was switched off if Re- Press the right side of the 1
Current set automatically is selec- button briefly (F4) to save the
Av. spee. ted. actual speed once.
Av. consump.
NOTICE
Calling up the trip Depending on the equipment
computer and customer request, the func-
Calling up the on-board com- tion keys F1 to F4 can be as-
puter ( 109). signed special functions (see
Technical Data).

Minimum speed for the
activation of the authorit-
NOTICE
4
ies speed indicator You have the option of deactiv- 111
ating the ABS function while the
min 5 km/h motorcycle is on the move.
Hold down the right side of
the 1 button to save the actual
speed cyclically.
Operation
Interval for cyclical re-
cording
The Pure Ride view displays
0.5 s the last saved speed 3. In the z
view menu, the stored speed is
shown in the top left corner for
10 seconds.
To stop the cyclic recording, Press and hold button 1 until
release the 1 button or stop the ABS indicator and warning
the motorcycle. light changes its status.
Anti-lock brake system Immediately after the button 1 is
(ABS) pressed, the system statuses for
ASC⁄DTC and ABS are displayed
Deactivating the ABS
The last saved speed 2 is dis- as ON.
function
played.
Switching on ignition ( 79). Initially the ASC indicator and
warning light changes status.

Press and hold button 1 until Activating the ABS with Connectivity OE
4 the ABS indicator and warn- function Possible ABS system status ON
ing light changes its status. In is displayed.
112 this case, the ASC⁄DTC setting Release button 1 once the
does not change. ABS system status has
ABS indicator and warning changed.
light shows. ABS indicator and warning
light remains off or contin-
Operation
with Connectivity OE ues to flash.

Possible ABS system status
OFF! is displayed. with Connectivity OE
Release button 1 once the The ASC⁄DTC system status
z ABS system status has Press and hold button 1 until remains unchanged and a new
changed. the ABS indicator and warning ABS system status ON is briefly
light changes its status. displayed.
light remains on. with Connectivity OE
Immediately after the button 1 is The ABS function is switched
with Connectivity OE pressed, the system statuses for on.
ASC⁄DTC and ABS are displayed You also have the option of
The ASC⁄DTC system status
as OFF!. switching the ignition off and
remains unchanged and a new
ABS system status OFF! is then on again.
ABS indicator and warn-
briefly displayed. ing light goes out; if self-
diagnosis has not completed, it
The ABS function is switched
starts flashing.
off.

Release button 1 once the
An ABS fault has oc-
curred if the ABS indic-
ASC system status has 4
changed.
ator and warning light shows 113
when the motorcycle accel-
light remains on.
erates to a speed in excess
of the minimum stated below
after the ignition was switched with Connectivity OE
The new ASC system
Operation
off and then on again.
status OFF! is displayed briefly.
min 10 km/h Press and hold button 1 until The ABS system status remains
the ASC indicator light changes unchanged.
Automatic Stability its status. z
The ASC function is switched
Control (ASC) with Connectivity OE
off.
Deactivating the ASC Immediately after button 1 is
pressed, ASC system status ON Activating the ASC
function
and current ABS system status function
without riding modes Pro OE are displayed.
Switching on ignition ( 79). without riding modes Pro OE
NOTICE light shows.
You have the option of deactiv-
ating the ASC function while the with Connectivity OE
motorcycle is on the move. Possible ASC system status
OFF! is displayed.

4 status has changed.
An ASC fault has oc-
curred if the ASC indic-
114 ator and warning light shows
light remains off or contin-
when the motorcycle accel-
ues flashing.
erates to a speed in excess
with Connectivity OE of the minimum stated below
after the ignition was switched
The new ASC system status ON
Operation
off and then on again.

is displayed briefly. The
ABS system status remains min 5 km/h
Press and hold button 1 until
unchanged. See the section entitled "En-
the ASC indicator light changes
its status. gineering details" for more in-
z The ASC function is switched
with Connectivity OE formation on Automatic Stabil-
on.
Immediately after button 1 ity Control.
You also have the option of
is pressed, ASC system How does the ASC work?
switching the ignition off and
status OFF! and current ABS ( 186)
then on again.
system status are displayed.
Dynamic Traction
ASC indicator and warn- Control (DTC)
ing light no longer lights up
and starts flashing if the self-dia-
gnosis is incomplete. DTC Switching off
with Connectivity OE Switch on the ignition.
Possible ASC system status ON
is displayed.

DTC indicator and warning DTC Switching on
NOTICE light shows. 4
You have the option of deactiv- 115
ating the DTC function while the with Connectivity OE
motorcycle is on the move. Possible DTC system status
OFF! is displayed.
status has changed.
Operation
DTC indicator and warning
light remains on.
Press and hold button 1
with Connectivity OE until the DTC indicator light z
The new DTC system changes its status.
status OFF! is displayed briefly. with Connectivity OE
The ABS system status remains
Immediately after button 1
Press and hold button 1 unchanged.
is pressed, DTC system
until the DTC indicator light status OFF! and current ABS
changes its status. The DTC function is switched
off. system status are displayed.
Immediately after button 1 is DTC indicator and warn-
pressed, DTC system status ON ing light goes out; if self-
and current ABS system status diagnosis has not completed, it
are displayed. starts flashing.

with Connectivity OE Possible settings
4 Possible DTC system status ON
A DTC fault has oc-
curred if the DTC in- Dynamic ESA (electronic chassis
is displayed. dicator light shows when the and suspension adjustment) en-
116
Release button 1 once the motorcycle accelerates to a ables you to adjust rear-wheel
status has changed. speed in excess of the min- damping to the road surface.
DTC indicator and warning imum stated below after the Three damper settings and three
light remains off or contin- ignition was switched off and spring preload levels are avail-
ues to flash. able.
Operation
then on again.
with Connectivity OE min 5 km/h Viewing suspension
The new DTC system status ON See the section entitled "En- settings
is displayed briefly. The gineering details" for more in-
z ABS system status remains formation on Dynamic Traction
unchanged. Control:
How does traction control
The DTC function is switched work? ( 188)
on.
You also have the option of Electronic Suspension
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
Adjustment (DESA)
with Dynamic ESA OE
Switching on ignition ( 79).
Press button 1 briefly to view
the current setting.

suspension adjustments for want to use appears on the
damping action 2 and spring display. 4
preload 3 are displayed.
NOTICE 117
The setting shows briefly, then
You can adjust the damping
disappears automatically.
characteristic while the motor-
Adjusting the chassis and cycle is on the move.
Operation
suspension The following settings are avail-
Switching on ignition ( 79). able:
The damping action is displayed
ROAD: Damping for comfortable
on the multifunction display in
on-road mode
area 1; the spring preload is dis- z
DYNA: Damping for dynamic
played in area 2.
on-road mode
ENDURO: Damping for off-road
mode. Only available in the
ENDURO riding mode and can
also not be adjusted further in
these riding modes.
Press button 1 briefly to view

the current setting.
To adjust damping:
with Connectivity OE Repeatedly press button 1
briefly until the setting you
Immediately after pressing
the button 1, the chassis and

not be adjusted further in this
4 riding mode. NOTICE
118 You cannot adjust spring preload

while the motorcycle is on the
A message is output if no set- move.
ting is possible in the selec-
ted riding mode. Example:In The following settings are avail-
ENDURO riding mode damp. able:
Operation
not adjustable. One-up

The selection arrow 4 is One-up with luggage
z displayed.
Two-up (with luggage)
The selection arrow 4
disappears after the status is
changed.
The following message is
The following settings are avail-
displayed if no setting is possible:
able:
To adjust spring preload: Load adjustment only
Road: damping for comfortable
Starting the engine ( 167). avail. stopped.
on-road riding
Dyna.: damping for dynamic Repeatedly press and hold but-
on-road riding ton 1 until the setting you want
Enduro: damping for off-road to use appears on the display.
riding. Is only available in the
riding mode ENDURO and can

Riding on a rain-wet roadway.
Riding on a dry roadway. 4
with riding modes Pro OE 119
Sporty riding on a dry road sur-
face.
Riding in gentle off-road terrain.
Operation
The interplay of throttle
response, ABS control and ASC/
with Connectivity OE with Connectivity OE DTC control is optimised for
The selection arrow 4 is The new chassis and suspension each of the scenarios.
displayed. adjustments for damping action 2 z
and spring preload 3 are briefly NOTICE
The selection arrow 4 displayed.
disappears after the status is Detailed information regarding
changed. Riding mode the off-road mode can be found
Wait for the mechanism to in the section entitled "Engineer-
Using the riding modes ing details".
complete all adjustments be-
fore you ride off. BMW Motorrad has developed
4 operational scenarios for your with Dynamic ESA OE
The settings for damping and
spring preload shown on the motorcycle from which you can The chassis and suspension ad-
display are automatically ac- select the scenario suitable for justment can also be adjusted in
cepted if you allow a certain your situation: the scenario selected.
length of time to pass without See the section "Engineering
pressing button 1. details" for more information on
the riding modes ( 190).

Select riding mode is displayed. The guide 4 dis-
4 Switching on ignition ( 79). plays how many riding modes are
available.
120
Operation
The selection arrow 1 and the

first selectable riding mode 2 are
z displayed.
Press button 1.
ATTENTION
Activation of the off-road
mode (Enduro) when riding
on-road
Risk of crash due to lack of sta-
bility when the vehicle brakes or
accelerates in the control range
of ABS or ASC
with Connectivity OE Switch on the off-road mode
The riding mode currently act- (enduro) for off-roading only.
ive 2 is sent to the back and the
first selectable riding mode 3

Press button 1 repeatedly until tivated after approximately two Display when adjusting
the required riding mode is in- seconds. settings (Speed Limit Info 4
dicated beneath the selection The newly selected riding not active)
arrow. mode is activated as you 121
The following ride modes can be ride only when the following
selected: preconditions are satisfied:
RAIN: For riding on a rain-wet Throttle grip is in idle position.
road surface. Brake is not applied.
Operation
ROAD: For riding on a dry road Following activation of the new
surface. riding mode the clock is dis-
played again.
with riding modes Pro OE The set riding mode with the
The following riding modes relevant adjustments in engine
z
are additionally available for characteristics, ABS, ASC/DTC The symbol 1 for cruise control
selection: and Dynamic ESA also remains is displayed in the Pure Ride view
with riding modes Pro OE once the ignition has been and the top status line.
The following riding modes are switched off.
additionally available for selection:
DYNAMIC: For dynamic riding Cruise-control system
on a dry road surface. with cruise control OE
ENDURO: When riding off-road
with road tyres.
With the motorcycle at a stand-

still, the selected mode is ac-

Display when adjusting
4 settings (Speed Limit Info
Adjustment range of the
cruise control
122 active)
10...190 km/h
Indicator light for cruise
control lights up.
Operation
The motorcycle maintains your

current cruising speed and the
Slide switch 1 to the right. setting is saved.
Button 2 is operational.
z Accelerating
Saving road speed
The symbol 1 for cruise control
is displayed in the Pure Ride view
and the top status line.
Switching on cruise
control
Requirement
Cruise control is available only
after changing out of the Enduro
riding mode. Briefly push button 1 forward.
Briefly push button 1 forward. Speed is increased by approx.
1 km/h each time you push the
button.

Push button 1 forward and The motorcycle decelerates Resuming former cruising
hold it in this position. steplessly. speed 4
The motorcycle accelerates The current speed is main-
smoothly. tained and saved if button 1 is 123
The current speed is main- not pushed again.
tained and saved if button 1 is
not pushed again. Switching off cruise
control
Operation
Decelerating Operate the brakes, clutch or
throttle grip (throttle back to
beyond the basic setting), to
switch cruise control off.
The cruise control indicator Briefly push button 1 back to z
light goes out. return to the speed previously
saved.
NOTICE
Opening the throttle does not
Push button 1 backwards. deactivate the cruise-control sys-
The speed is reduced by tem. If you release the twistgrip
1 km⁄h each time the button is the motorcycle will decelerate
pressed. only to the cruising speed saved
Push button 1 back and hold it in memory, even though you
in this position. might have intended slowing to
a lower speed.

Indicator light for cruise Switching the minimum
4 control lights up. pressure warning on or off
NOTICE
124 Requirement The heating in the heated

Switching off cruise handlebar grips can be activated
The minimum pressure warning
control can only be switched on or off in only when the engine is
the ENDURO riding mode. running.
The minimum pressure of the

Operation
NOTICE
tyres can be freely selected.
When the minimum pressure is The increase in power consump-
reached, a minimum pressure tion caused by having the heated
warning can be displayed. handlebar grips switched on can
z drain the battery if you are rid-
Call up the Settings,
Vehicle settings, RDC. ing at low engine speeds. If the
Switching Nom. pressure charge level is low, the heated
Slide switch 1 to the left. handlebar grips are switched off
warning on or off.
The system is deactivated. to ensure the battery's starting
Button 2 is disabled. capability.
Heated handlebar grips
Tyre pressure with heated grips OE
monitoring (RDC) Operating the heated
with Connectivity OE handlebar grips
with tyre pressure control Starting the engine ( 167).
(RDC) OE

20% heating power back to stage one or two as soon
as the grips are warm. 4
65% heating power
The selected heating stage will 125
be saved if you allow a certain
40% heating power
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
20% heating power
Operation
Repeatedly press button 1 un-
til the desired heating level 2 The selected heating stage will
appears in front of the heated be saved if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without z
grip symbol 3.
The handlebar grips can be making further changes.
heated to three levels. Stage In order to switch off the
three is for heating the grips heated grips, press button 1
quickly: it is advisable to switch repeatedly until the heated grip
back to stage one or two as soon symbol 3 is no longer shown
as the grips are warm. Repeatedly press button 1 un-
on the display.
65% heating power til the desired heating level 2
appears in front of the heated
grip symbol 3.
40% heating power The handlebar grips can be
heated to three levels. Stage
three is for heating the grips
quickly: it is advisable to switch

Front seat Installing front seat
4 Removing front seat
126 Requirement
Place the motorcycle on its stand
on firm, even ground.
Operation
Press rider's seat 1 out of the

holds 2 in direction of arrow. Slide rider's seat 1 in direction
z Remove the rider's seat and of arrow 3 into the holds 2.
place it, upholstered side down, Press rider's seat firmly in dir-
on a clean, dry surface. ection of arrow 4.
The rider’s seat engages with
Turn the ignition key 1 clock- an audible click.
wise.
Front seat is unlocked. Rear seat
Removing rear seat
Switch off the ignition.

Install the rear seat
4
127
Operation
Remove screws 2. Fold the opening end of the
Press passenger seat 1 out Install passenger seat 1 in the pocket multiple times as tightly
of the holds 3 in direction of holds 2. as possible, then close the z
arrow 4. Press passenger seat 1 in hook and loop fastener 1.
Remove passenger seat 1 in direction of arrow 3 into the Stow the pocket in the rear
direction of arrow 5. holds 2. end.
Place the seat, upholstered Install screws 4.
side down, on a clean surface.
Rider's Manual
Stowing the rider's
manual
Stow the rider's manual(s) in
the pocket supplied.

4
128
Operation

TFT display
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
5
129
Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Pure Ride view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
TFT display
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
My vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 z
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Switching GPS synchronisation on
or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Display software version . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Display licence information . . . . . . . . . 150

General instructions Operate those systems or storing the device above the fuel
5 Warnings
devices only when the traffic tank (e.g. in your jacket pocket).
situation allows for it.
130 If necessary, stop and operate
WARNING NOTICE
the systems or devices when
Using a smartphone during stationary. Depending on the mobile device,
the journey or while the en- the scope of the Connectivity
gine is running Connectivity functions functions may be restricted.
TFT display
Risk of accident Connectivity functions include

BMW Motorrad
Always observe the relevant media, telephony and navigation.
road traffic regulations. Connectivity functions can Connected App
Do not use the smartphone be used if the TFT display is The BMW Motorrad Connec-
during the journey (apart from connected to a mobile end ted App contains usage and
z device and helmet ( 141). vehicle information. For some
applications that do not require
operation, e.g. making tele- For more information on the functions, such as navigation, the
phone calls with the hands-free Connectivity functions go to app must be installed on the mo-
system). bmwmotorrad.com bile end device and connected
to the TFT display. The app is
used to start route guidance and
WARNING NOTICE adjust the navigation.
Distraction from the road and If the fuel tank is between
loss of control the mobile device and the NOTICE
Operating the integrated inform- TFT display, the Bluetooth
ation system and communication connection may be restricted. On some mobile devices, e.g.
devices while driving results in a BMW Motorrad recommends those with iOS operating sys-
risk of accident tems, the BMW Motorrad Con-

nected App must be opened be- Principle Turn the multi-controller
fore use.
Controls
downwards: 5
Move the cursor downwards in
Actuality 131
lists.
The TFT display may be updated Adjust settings.
after the publication date. Be- Decrease volume.
cause of this, your motorcycle
may differ from the information Tilt the multi-controller to
TFT display
supplied in the Rider's Manual. the left:
For up-to-date information go to Activate the function in accord-
bmwmotorrad.com ance with the operation feed-
back.
All contents of the display are Activate the function to the left
operated using the multi-con- or back.
z
troller 1 and the MENU 2 rocker Go back to the View menu
button. after settings.
Depending on the context, the In the View menu, change up a
following functions are possible. level.
In the My Vehicle menu: ad-
Multi-controller functions vance one menu screen.
Turn the multi-controller
upwards: Tilt the multi-controller to
the right:
Move the cursor upwards in
lists. Activate the function in accord-
Adjust settings. ance with the operation feed-
Increase volume. back.

Confirm selection. Press and hold the top part Operating instructions in
5 Confirm settings. of the MENU rocker button: the main menu
Advance a menu step. In the View menu: call up
132
Scroll to the right in lists. Pure Ride view.
In the My Vehicle menu: ad- In Pure Ride view: change op-
vance one menu screen. erating focus to the Navigator.
MENU rocker button Briefly push MENU down:

TFT display
functions Change down a level.

No function if the lowest
NOTICE hierarchical level has been
reached.
Instructions given by the navig- Operating instructions show
z ation system are displayed in a Hold MENU down: whether interactions are possible,
dialogue box if the Navigation and which ones.
Change back to the last menu
menu has not been called up.
after a previous menu change
Operation of the MENU rocker
by holding up the MENU
button is temporarily restricted.
rocker button.
Briefly push MENU up:
In the View menu, change up a
level.
In the Pure Ride view: change
the display for rider info status
line.

Operating instructions in on whether it is possible to go
submenus back to the top. 5
In addition to the operating in- Operating instruction 2: an-
other submenu can be called 133
structions in the main menu,
there are further operating in- up.
structions in submenus. Operating instruction 3: there
are more items than can be
displayed.
TFT display
Display Pure Ride view
What the operating
instructions mean: Press and hold the top part of
the MENU rocker button.
Operating instruction 1: the left
end has been reached. z
Operating instruction 2: it is
possible to scroll to the right.
Operating instruction 3: it is
possible to scroll down. What the operating
Operating instruction 4: it is instructions mean:
possible to scroll to the left. Operating instruction 1: the
Operating instruction 5: the current display is in a hierarch-
right end has been reached. ical menu. One symbol rep-
resents a submenu level. Two
symbols represent two or more
submenu levels. The colour of
the symbol changes depending

Switching functions on Symbol 3 shows that the func- Repeatedly press the multi-
5 and off tion can be switched off. controller 1 briefly to the right
Symbol 4 shows that the func- until the desired menu item is
134 tion can be switched on. highlighted.
Briefly push button 2 down.
Call up the menu
NOTICE
TFT display
The Settings menu can only

be called up when the vehicle is
stationary.
Move the cursor in lists

Some menu items have a check
z box in front of them. The check
box shows whether the function
is on or off. Action symbols after
the menu items show what will Display Pure Ride view
be switched by tilting the multi- ( 133).
controller briefly to the right. Briefly push button 2 down.
Examples for switching on The following menus can be
and off: called up:
My vehicle
Symbol 1 shows that the func-
tion is switched on. Navigation Call up the menu ( 134).
Symbol 2 shows that the func- Media To move the cursor down in
tion is switched off. Telephone lists, turn the multi-controller 1
Settings

down until the desired entry is The last menu used is called Changing the operating
highlighted. up. The last entry highlighted focus 5
To move the cursor up in lists, is selected. with radio preparation OE
turn the multi-controller 1 up 135
Changing the operating or
until the desired entry is high-
focus with preparation for navigation
lighted.
system OE
with radio preparation OE
Confirm selection or with preparation for navigation
TFT display
with preparation for navigation system OE
system OE Securing navigation device
( 250).
When the mobile radio system or
Display Pure Ride view
the Navigator are connected, you
( 133). z
can switch between the opera-
Press and hold rocker button
tion of the mobile radio system /
MENU up.
Navigator and the TFT display.
Operating focus changes to
NOTICE the mobile radio system or
Select the desired entry. the Navigator resp. the TFT
Briefly press the multi-control- If mobile radio system and Navig- display. The active device is
ler 1 to the right. ator are connected to the vehicle, marked on the left in the up-
the operating focus can only per status line. Operator ac-
Call up the last menu used be switched to the mobile radio tions affect the currently active
In Pure Ride view: press and system. device until the operating focus
hold the MENU rocker button. is changed again.

with preparation for navigation Switch display for rider
5 system OE info status line
Operating navigation system Requirement
136
( 252)
The vehicle is at a standstill. The
System status displays Pure Ride view is displayed.
The system status is displayed in Switching on ignition ( 79).
the lower area of the menu if a All the information necessary
TFT display
function is switched on or off. for riding on public roads is

presented in the TFT display Press and hold button 1 to
by the on-board computer. display the Pure Ride view.
The information can be dis- Briefly press button 1 to se-
played on the top status line. lect the value in the top status
z
with tyre pressure control line 2.
(RDC) OE The following values can be dis-
Information from the tyre played:
pressure control can also be Odometer Total
displayed. Trip distance 1 Current
Select content of the rider info. Trip distance 2 Current
Examples of what the system status line ( 137). Average consumption 1
statuses mean:
System status 1: ASC/DTC
function is switched on. Average consumption 2
System status 2: ABS function
is switched off.

Riding time 1 Switch on the desired displays. If there are no operating in-
It is possible to switch between structions, tilt the multi-control- 5
the selected displays in the ler 1 to the left.
Riding time 2 137
rider info. status line. If no dis- The setting is saved.
plays are selected, only the
Break 1 range will be displayed. Switching Speed Limit
Info on or off
Adjust settings Requirement
TFT display
Break 2
Vehicle is connected to the Nav-
igator or a compatible mobile
Average speed 1 end device. The BMW Motorrad
Connected App is installed on
the mobile end device.
Average speed 2 z
Speed Limit Info displays
Fuel gauge. the maximum speed currently
permitted.
Select and confirm the desired Call up the Settings,
Range Display menu.
settings menu.
Turn the multi-controller 1 Switching Speed Limit Info
downwards until the desired on or off.
Select content of the rider
setting is highlighted.
info. status line
If there are operating instruc-
Call up the Settings, tions, tilt the multi-controller 1
Display, Status line to the right.
content menu.

Pure Ride view Range The range is shown together
5 Rev. counter
with a warning once the fuel
reserve has been reached.
138 After a refuelling stop, range is
recalculated if the amount of
fuel in the tank is greater than
the reserve quantity.
The calculated range is only an
TFT display
approximate figure.
Recommendation to
The range readout 1 indicates upshift
how far you can ride with the fuel
1 Scale
z 2 Lower engine speed range
remaining in the tank. This dis-
tance is calculated on the basis
3 Upper/red engine speed of average consumption and the
range quantity of fuel on board.
4 Needle When the motorcycle is
5 Secondary indicator propped on its side stand
6 Engine speed display unit: the slight angle of inclination
1000 revolutions per means that the sensor cannot
minute register the fuel level correctly.
This is the reason why the The upshift recommendation 1
range is recalculated only or 2 signals the economically
when the side stand is in the best point in time for upshift.
retracted position.

General settings Confirm setting.
Adjust the volume Setting the clock
WARNING
5
Adjusting the clock while rid- 139
Connect rider's and passen- Switching on ignition ( 79). ing
ger's helmet ( 142).
WARNING Risk of accident
Increase volume: turn the
multi-controller upwards. Set the clock only when the
Adjusting the clock while rid- motorcycle is stationary.
Decrease volume: turn the
TFT display
ing
multi-controller downwards. Call up the Settings, Sys-
Risk of accident
Mute: turn the multi-controller tem settings, Date and
Set the clock only when the time menu.
all the way down.
motorcycle is stationary. Switch Set time automat-
Setting the date Call up the Settings, Sys- ically on or off.
Switching on ignition ( 79). tem settings, Date and z
Call up the Settings, Sys- time, Set time menu. Setting time format
tem settings, Date and Adjust Hour and Minute.
time, Set date menu. Confirm setting. WARNING
Adjusting Day Month and Adjusting the clock while rid-
Year. Switching automatic time
ing
Confirm setting. setting on or off Risk of accident
Set the clock only when the
Set date format NOTICE
motorcycle is stationary.
Call up the Settings, Sys-
Depending on the features, the Call up the Settings, Sys-
tem settings, Date and
time is updated automatically. tem settings, Date and
time, Date format menu.
Select the desired setting. time, Time format menu.

Select the desired setting. French Existing Bluetooth connections
5 Confirm setting. Italian are not deleted.
Dutch
140 Setting units of Bluetooth
Portuguese
measurement Russian Short-range wireless
Call up the Settings, Sys- Ukrainian technology
tem settings, Units menu.
Adjusting brightness The Bluetooth function might not
The following units of measure-
TFT display
be available in certain countries.

ment can be set: Call up the Settings,
Distance covered Display, Brightness menu. Bluetooth is a short-range
Pressure Adjusting display brightness. wireless technology. Bluetooth
Temperature devices are short-range devices
Speed Resetting all settings
z All the settings in the Set-
transmitting on the license-free
Consumption ISM band (Industrial, Scientific,
tings menu can be reset to Medical) between 2.402 GHz
Setting the language the factory settings. and 2.480 GHz. They can be
Call up the Settings, Sys- Call up the Settings menu. operated anywhere in the world
tem settings, Language Select Reset all and confirm. without a licence being required.
menu. The settings in the following Although Bluetooth is designed
The following languages can be menus are reset: to establish and sustain robust
set: Vehicle settings connections over short distances,
Chinese System settings as with every other wireless
German Connections technology disruptions are
English Display possible. Interference can affect
Spanish Information connections or connections can
sometimes fail. Particularly when

multiple devices operate in a mobile phones and navigation
Bluetooth network, with wireless NOTICE systems). 5
technology of this nature it is On some mobile devices, e.g.
not possible to ensure fault- Please consult the operating in- 141
those with iOS operating sys- structions for your communica-
free communications in every tems, the BMW Motorrad Con-
situation. tion system.
nected App must be opened be-
Possible sources of
fore use. Pairing
TFT display
interference: Call up the Settings, Con-
During the pairing process, the
interference zones due to nections menu.
TFT display searches for other
transmission masts and similar. Bluetooth connections can
Bluetooth-compatible devices
devices with non-compliant be established, managed and
within its reception range. The
Bluetooth implementations deleted in the CONNECTIONS
conditions that have to be satis-
proximity of other Bluetooth- fied before the audio system can
menu. The following Bluetooth z
connections are displayed:
compatible devices recognise another device are as
Mobile device
follows:
Pairing The Bluetooth function of the
Rider's helmet
Two Bluetooth devices must de- Passenger helm.
device must be activated
tect each other before they can The connection status for mobile
The device must be "visible" to
create a connection with each end devices is displayed.
others
other. This process of mutual The device must support the
recognition is known as pairing. Connect mobile end
A2DP profile
When two devices have paired device
Other Bluetooth-compatible
they remember each other, so devices must be OFF (e.g. Pairing ( 141).
the pairing process is conducted Activate the mobile end
only once, on initial contact. device's Bluetooth function

(see mobile end device's troubleshooting chart in the Make the helmet's communica-
5 operating instructions). section entitled "Technical tion system visible.
Select Mobile device and data". ( 263) Select PAIRING NEW HEL-
142 confirm. Depending on the mobile end METS or PAIRING NEW PASS.
Select PAIRING NEW MOB. device, telephone data is trans- HELM. and confirm.
DEVICES and confirm. ferred to the vehicle automatic- Helmets are searched for.
Mobile end devices are being ally.
searched for. Telephone data ( 150) The Bluetooth symbol
TFT display
If the telephone book is flashes in the bottom status

The Bluetooth symbol not displayed, consult the line during pairing.
flashes in the bottom status troubleshooting chart in the
line during pairing. section entitled "Technical Helmets found are displayed.
data". ( 264) Select and confirm helmet.
z Mobile end devices found are If the Bluetooth connection is The connection is established
displayed. not working as expected, con- and the connection status up-
Select and confirm mobile end sult the troubleshooting chart dated.
device. in the section entitled "Tech- If the connection is not
Follow the instructions on the nical data". ( 263) established, consult the
mobile end device. troubleshooting chart in the
Confirm that the code Connect rider's and section entitled "Technical
matches. passenger's helmet data". ( 263)
The connection is established Pairing ( 141). If the Bluetooth connection is
and the connection status up- Select Rider's helmet or not working as expected, con-
dated. Passenger helm. and consult the troubleshooting chart
If the connection is not firm. in the section entitled "Tech-
established, consult the nical data". ( 263)

Deleting connections
Call up the Settings, Con- 5
nections menu. 143
Select Delete connections.
To delete an individual connec-
tion, select the connection and
confirm.
TFT display
To delete all connections, se-
lect Delete all connec-
tions and confirm.

My vehicle
5 Start screen
144 1 Check control display
Mode of presentation
( 49)
2 Coolant temperature
( 63)
TFT display
3 Range ( 138)
4 Total distance travelled
5 Service-due indicator
( 74)
6 Rear tyre pressure ( 65)
z
7 On-board voltage ( 226)
8 Front tyre pressure
( 65)

Operating instructions Scrolling through menu with tyre pressure control
screens (RDC) OE 5
TYRE PRESSURE
145
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
For more information on tyre
pressure and Check Control
messages, see the "Displays"
section.
TFT display
NOTICE
Operating instruction 1: tabs Check control messages are at-

which show how far to the left Call up the My vehicle menu. tached dynamically to the My
or right can be scrolled. To scroll to the right, briefly Vehicle menu screen as addi- z
Operating instruction 2: tab press Multi-Controller 1 to the tional tabs.
which shows the position of right.
the current menu screen. On-board computer and
To scroll to the left, briefly
press Multi-Controller 1 to the trip computer
left. The ON-BOARD COMPUTER and
The My Vehicle menu contains TRIP COMPUT. menu screens
the following screens: display vehicle and trip data, such
MY VEHICLE as average values.
Check Control messages (if
any)
ON-BOARD COMPUTER
TRIP COMPUT.

Service requirements
5
146
TFT display
If the time remaining to the next

service is less than a month or
z if the next service is due within
1000 km, a white CC message is
displayed.

Navigation Operate those systems or Entering destination
Warnings
devices only when the traffic address 5
situation allows for it. Connect mobile end device
If necessary, stop and operate 147
WARNING ( 141).
the systems or devices when Call up the BMW Motorrad
Using a smartphone during stationary. Connected App and start the
the journey or while the en- route guidance.
gine is running Precondition
TFT display
Call up the Navigation menu
Risk of accident The vehicle is connected to a in the TFT display.
Always observe the relevant compatible mobile end device. Active route guidance is dis-
road traffic regulations. played.
Do not use the smartphone Precondition
If the active route guidance
during the journey (apart from The BMW Motorrad Connec-
ted App is installed on the con-
is not displayed, consult the z
applications that do not require troubleshooting chart in the
operation, e.g. making tele- nected mobile end device.
section entitled "Technical
phone calls with the hands-free data". ( 264)
system). NOTICE
Selecting destination from
WARNING On some mobile devices, e.g. recent destinations
those with iOS operating sys- Call up the Navigation, Re-
Distraction from the road and tems, the BMW Motorrad Con-
loss of control cent destinations menu.
nected App must be opened be- Select and confirm destination.
Operating the integrated inform- fore use.
ation system and communication Select Start route guid-
devices while driving results in a ance.
risk of accident

Selecting destination from Along the route Ending route guidance
5 favourites Select where the special des- Call up the Navigation,
The FAVOURITES menu dis- tinations should be looked for. Active route guidance
148
plays all destinations which E.g. the following special destin- menu.
have been saved as favourites ation can be selected: Select End route guidance
in the BMW Motorrad Con- Filling station and confirm.
nected app. No new favourites Select and confirm the special
destination. Switching spoken
TFT display
can be added using the TFT

display. Select Start route guid- instructions on or off
Call up the Navigation, Fa- ance and confirm. Connect rider's and passen-
vourites menu. ger's helmet ( 142).
Setting route criteria The navigation can be read out
Select and confirm destination.
Call up the Navigation, by a computer voice. For this
z Select Start guidance.
Route criteria menu. purpose, Spoken instruc-
Entering special The following criteria can be se- tions must be switched on.
destinations lected: Call up the Navigation,
Special destinations, such as Route type Active route guidance
points of interest, can be dis- Avoid menu.
played on the map. Select desired Route type. Switch Spoken instruc-
Call up the Navigation, Switch desired Avoid on or tions on or off.
POIs menu. off.
The following locations can be The number of avoidances activ- Repeating last spoken
selected: ated is displayed in brackets. instruction
At current location Call up the Navigation,
At destination Active route guidance
menu.

Select Current instruc- end device for media and calls to Select the Now playing, All
tion and confirm. maximum before setting off. artists, All albums or All 5
Adjust the volume ( 139). tracks category for search
Media and playback. 149
Next track: briefly tilt Multi-
Precondition Controller 1 to the right. Select Playlists.
The vehicle is connected to a Last track or start of the cur- You can make the following ad-
compatible mobile end device rent track: briefly tilt Multi-Con- justments in the Audio op-
TFT display
and helmet. troller 1 to the left. tions submenu:
Fast forward: hold Multi-Con- Switching Shuffle on or off.
Control music playback troller 1 to the right.
Select Repeat: Off, One (cur-
Rewind: hold Multi-Controller 1 rent track) or All.
to the left.
Call up the context menu: Phone z
press the bottom part of the
button 2. Precondition
The vehicle is connected to a
NOTICE compatible mobile end device
and helmet.
Depending on the mobile device,
the scope of the Connectivity
Call up the Media menu. functions may be restricted.
NOTICE The following functions can be

used in the context menu:
BMW Motorrad recommends Start playback or Pause
setting the volume on the mobile playback.

Telephone calls Phone calls with multiple Switching GPS
5 participants synchronisation on or
150 A second call can be accepted off
while you are on a call. The first
phone call is put on hold. The Call up the Settings, Sys-
number of active telephone calls tem settings, Date and
is shown in the Telephone time menu.
menu. It is possible to switch Switch GPS synchronisa-
TFT display
between two phone calls. tion on or off.
Telephone data Display software

Call up the Telephone menu.
Accept call: tilt Multi-Control- Depending on the mobile end version
z ler 1 to the right. device, telephone data may be Call up the Settings, In-
transmitted to the vehicle auto-
Reject call: tilt Multi-Control- formation, Software ver-
matically once pairing is com- sion menu.
ler 1 to the left.
plete ( 141).
End the call: tilt Multi-Control-
Phone book: list of contacts Display licence
ler 1 to the left.
saved on the mobile end device
Call list: list of calls with the
information
Muting
mobile end device Call up the Settings, In-
During active phone calls, the
Favourites: list of favourites formation, Licences menu.
microphone in the helmet can be
muted. saved on the mobile end device

Anti-theft alarm
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
6
151
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Anti-theft alarm
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Overview Protecting the vehicle Confirmation tone sounds
6 with alarm system (DWA) OE
battery twice (if programmed).
A DWA that has been enabled Anti-theft alarm is active.
152
General information about switches off automatically after a
few days to protect the vehicle Activation with Keyless
the anti-theft alarm (DWA)
battery and to maintain starting Ride
Any attempt to move the vehicle,
capability. However, it does re- with Keyless Ride OE
change its position, disconnect
main active for at least 30 days.
Anti-theft alarm
the vehicle battery or unauthor-

ised starts will activate the alarm.
The sensitivity of the system is
Activation
parametrised such that slight vi- with alarm system (DWA) OE
brations will not trigger the alarm.
Once the system has been activ- Activation
ated, any attempt to tamper with Switching on ignition ( 79).
z the vehicle is indicated acoustic- Adjusting the alarm system
ally by the siren and visually by ( 153).
all four turn indicators flashing in Switch off the ignition.
unison. If the alarm system is activated, Switch off the ignition.
You can adjust the behaviour of then the alarm system will be Press button 1 on the radio-
your DWA in specific areas to automatically activated when operated key.
your wishes. the ignition is switched off. Activation takes approximately
Activation takes approximately 30 seconds to complete.
30 seconds to complete. Turn indicators flash twice.
Turn indicators flash twice. Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm is active.

Motion sensor when peatedly until SETUP DWA ap-
motorcycle is to be pears on the display. 6
transported 153
If you want to transport your
motorcycle by train or on a
trailer, for example, it is advisable
to switch off the motion
Anti-theft alarm
sensor. If the motion sensor
is not switched off the severe
movements occurring in transit Press button 1 on the radio-
could trigger the alarm. operated key again during the
activation phase.
Deactivating the motion Turn indicators flash three Press the bottom part 2 of the
sensor times. MENU rocker button briefly to
with Keyless Ride OE Confirmation tone sounds three toggle between DWA ON 3 and
DWA OFF.
z
times (if programmed).
Motion sensor has been deac- The following settings are avail-
tivated. able:
DWA ON: The DWA anti-theft
Adjusting the alarm alarm is active and will be
system armed automatically when the
Switching on ignition ( 79). ignition is switched off.
Selecting SETUP ( 104). DWA OFF: The DWA anti-theft
Briefly press the top part 1 of alarm is deactivated.
the MENU rocker button re-

Press and hold the top part 1 Alarm triggers with Keyless Ride OE
6 of the MENU rocker button to A DWA alarm can be triggered
quit SETUP. by:
154 SETUP ENTER appears on the Motion sensor.
display. An attempt to use an unauthor-
ised vehicle key to switch on
the ignition.
Call up the Settings,
Anti-theft alarm
Disconnection of the anti-theft

Vehicle settings, Alarm alarm (DWA) from the vehicle's
system menu. battery (DWA internal battery
The following settings are avail- in the anti-theft alarm provides A triggered alarm tone can be in-
able: power). terrupted at any time by pressing
Adapt Warning signal
the button 1 on the radio-oper-
Switch Tilt sensor on or Alarm ated key. This function does not
off An alarm sounds for approxim- modify the status of the alarm
z Switch Arming tone on or off ately 28 seconds. The system is system.
Switch Arm automatically active again another 10 seconds
on or off later. While an alarm is in progress an
Programming options ( 155) alarm tone sounds and the turn
indicators flash. You can program
Alarm function the alarm tone type.

Reason for an alarm with Keyless Ride OE Alarm function is deactivated.
Once you have deactivated the 6
alarm function, the DWA LED Programming
155
indicates the reason for potential with alarm system (DWA) OE
alarm activation for one minute:
Flashes 1x: Motion sensor 1 Programming options
Flashes 2x: Motion sensor 2 The alarm system can be adap-
ted to your particular needs in
Anti-theft alarm
Flashes 3x: Ignition switched
on with unauthorised vehicle the following respects by your
key authorised BMW Motorrad Re-
Flashes 4x: Disconnection of Press button 1 on the radio- tailer:
the anti-theft alarm from the operated key once. Confirmation alarm tone after
motorcycle's battery having activated/deactivated
Flashes 5x: Motion sensor 3 NOTICE the DWA in addition to flashing
turn indicators.
The alarm function is z
Deactivation automatically activated again after
Rising and falling or intermittent
alarm tone.
with alarm system (DWA) OE 30 seconds if "Activation after
ignition off" is programmed when with Connectivity OE
Deactivating the alarm the alarm function is deactivated
function The alarm system can be
using the radio-operated key and adjusted in the Settings,
Switch on using an authorised the ignition is not then switched Vehicle settings, Alarm
ignition key. on. system menu.
Turn indicators flash once.
Alarm tone sounds once (if so
programmed).

Default settings
6 The anti-theft alarm ships with
156 the following default settings:
Confirmation alarm tone after
having activated/deactivated
the DWA: no.
Alarm tone: intermittent.
Anti-theft alarm

Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
7
157
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Adjustment
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
z

Mirrors Adjusting mirror arm Headlight
7 Adjusting mirrors Headlight adjustment for
158 right- or left-hand traffic
The asymmetrical low-beam
headlight dazzles the oncoming
traffic when riding in countries
which drive on the other side of
Adjustment
the road to that of the motor-

cycle's country of registration.
Have the headlights adjusted to
Push the protective cap 1 up- the prevailing conditions by a
wards above the screw con- specialist workshop, preferably
Turn the mirror to the correct
z nection on the mirror arm. an authorised BMW Motorrad
position.
Loosen nut 2. Retailer.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position. Headlight beam throw and
Tighten the nut to the spe- spring preload
cified tightening torque, while The headlight beam throw gen-
holding the mirror arm in place. erally remains constant by adjust-
Mirror (lock nut) to ment of the spring preload to the
clamping piece load status.
Adjustment of the spring preload
22 Nm (Left-hand thread) is only inadequate if the payload
Push the protective cap over is very high. In this case, the
the threaded fastener.

headlight beam throw must be Adjust beam throw by tilting Do not attempt to adjust the
adjusted to the weight. the headlight slightly about its windscreen unless the motor- 7
horizontal axis. cycle is at a standstill.
NOTICE Tighten screws 1 on the left 159
Pull lever 2 down to lift the
If there are doubts about the cor- and right. windscreen 1.
rect headlight beam throw, have Press lever 2 up to lower the
the setting checked by a special- Windscreen windscreen 1.
with windscreen, high OE
Adjustment
ist workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Clutch
Adjusting windscreen
Adjusting headlight beam Adjusting the clutch lever
throw WARNING
z
Adjusting the clutch lever
while riding
Risk of accident
Adjust the clutch lever only
when the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
WARNING
Loosen screws 1 on the left Adjusting the windscreen
and right. while riding
Risk of falling

Brakes
7 Adjusting brake lever
160
WARNING
Relocated brake fluid tank
Air in the brake system
Do not turn the handlebars or
Adjustment
the handlebar fitting on the

Turn adjusting screw 1 handlebar. Turn adjusting screw 1 anti-
clockwise to increase the span clockwise to increase the span
between the clutch lever and WARNING between the brake lever and
z the handlebar grip. the handlebar grip.
Adjusting the brake lever
Turn adjusting screw 1 anti- Turn adjusting screw 1
while riding
clockwise to reduce the span clockwise to reduce the span
between the clutch lever and Risk of accident between the brake lever and
the handlebar grip. Do not attempt to adjust the the handlebar grip.
brake lever unless the motor-
NOTICE cycle is at a standstill. NOTICE
The adjusting screw can be The adjusting screw is easier to
turned more easily if the clutch turn if you push the brake lever
lever is pushed forward. forward.

Spring preload
Adjustment
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear 7
It is essential to set spring pre- 161
without Dynamic ESA OE
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo- Turn the adjuster knob
torcycle. Increase spring pre- counter-clockwise as far as
load when the vehicle is heavily it will go. (One-up without
Adjustment
loaded and reduce spring preload luggage)
accordingly when the vehicle is Turn the adjuster knob
lightly loaded. WARNING counter-clockwise as far as
it will go, then back it off
Adjusting spring preload Spring preload setting and 20 turns in the clockwise
for rear wheel spring-strut damping setting direction. (One-up with z
Removing front seat ( 126). not matched. luggage)
Removing the toolkit. Impaired handling. Turn the adjuster knob clock-
Adjust spring-strut damping to wise as far as it will go. (Two-
suit spring preload. up with luggage)
To increase the spring preload, Insert the toolkit again.
turn the knurled wheel 1 clock- Installing front seat ( 126).
wise using the tool from the
toolkit.
To reduce the spring preload,
turn the knurled wheel 1 anti-
clockwise using the tool from
the toolkit.

Damping Turn the adjusting screw 1 an-
7 Adjustment
ticlockwise to soften the damp-
ing action.
162 Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of the surface on Basic setting of rear-
which the motorcycle is ridden suspension damping
and to suit spring preload. characteristic
An uneven surface requires without Dynamic ESA OE
Adjustment
softer damping than a smooth

surface. Turn the adjusting screw as
Adjust the damping action by far as it will go clockwise, then
An increase in spring preload
turning adjusting screw 1. back it off 1.5 turns. (One-up
requires firmer damping, a re-
without luggage)
duction in spring preload re-
z quires softer damping. Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go clockwise, then
Adjusting the damping back it off 0.5 turns. (One-up
characteristic for rear with luggage)
wheel Turn the adjusting screw as
Place the motorcycle on its far as it will go clockwise, then
stand on firm, even ground. back it off 0.25 turn. (Two-up
with luggage)
Turn the adjusting screw 1

clockwise to harden the damp-
ing action.

Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
8
163
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
If the load status changes: . . . . . . . . . 167
Always before riding off: . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Riding
Every 3rd refuelling stop: . . . . . . . . . . 167
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 z
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Off-road use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Safety instructions the section entitled "Technical Lowering the motorcycle's
8 Rider's equipment
data"). suspension shortens suspension
travel. Ride comfort might be
164 The following clothing will protect WARNING restricted as a result. Be sure to
you on every ride: adjust spring preload accordingly,
When a motorcycle with
Helmet particularly for riding two-up.
lowered suspension is cor-
Suit
nering, certain components
Gloves Load correctly
Riding
can come into contact with

Boots the surface at a bank angle WARNING
This applies even to short less than that to which the
z rider is accustomed. Handling adversely affected
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised Risk of falling by overloading and imbal-
BMW Motorrad Retailer will be Carefully try out the limits of anced loads
glad to advise you on the correct the motorcycle's bank angle Risk of falling
clothing for every purpose. and adapt your style of riding Do not exceed the permissible
accordingly. gross weight and be sure to
Restricted angle of heel Test your motorcycle's angle comply with the instructions on
with lowered suspension OE of heel in situations that do not loading.
involve risk. When riding over Adjusting spring preload set-
A motorcycle with lowered
kerbs and similar obstacles, bear ting and damping to the total
suspension has less ground
in mind that your motorcycle's weight.
clearance and cannot corner
ground clearance is limited. with cases OA
at angles of heel as extreme
as those achievable by a Ensure that the case volumes
counterpart motorcycle with on the left and right are equal.
standard-height suspension (see

Make sure that the weight is fect the handling of your motor- Comply with the tyre-specific
uniformly distributed between cycle, e.g.: speed restrictions. 8
right and left. Spring-strut and shock-ab- Always bear the maximum per-
Pack heavy items at the bot- sorber system not set up cor- 165
missible speed of the tyres in
tom of the cases and toward rectly mind when riding a motorcycle
the inboard side. Imbalanced load fitted with knobbly tyres or winter
Note the maximum permissible Loose clothing tyres.
payload and the speed limit Insufficient tyre pressure
Riding
Affix a label stating the maximum
for riding with cases fitted, as Poor tyre tread permissible speed to the instru-
stated on the label inside the Added luggage systems such ment panel in the rider's field of
case (see also the section en- as cases, topcase and tank vision.
z
titled "Accessories"). rucksack.
Risk of poisoning
with topcase OA Maximum speed with Exhaust fumes contain carbon
Note the maximum permissible knobbly tyres or winter monoxide, which is colourless
payload and the speed limit tyres and odourless but highly toxic.
for riding with topcase fitted,
as stated on the label inside DANGER WARNING
the case (see also the section
entitled "Accessories"). Maximum speed of the mo- Exhaust gases adversely af-
torcycle is higher than the fecting health
Speed permissible maximum rated Risk of asphyxiation
If you ride at high speed, always speed of the tyres Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
bear in mind that various bound- Risk of accident due to tyre dam- Do not run the engine in an
ary conditions can adversely af- age at high speed enclosed space.

Risk of burn injury Stop the engine immediately if Do not allow the engine to idle
8 it misfires unnecessarily.
CAUTION Use only unleaded fuel Ride away immediately after
166 starting the engine.
Comply with all specified main-
Engine and exhaust system
tenance intervals.
become very hot when the Tampering
vehicle is in use
Risk of burn injury ATTENTION ATTENTION
Riding
When you park the vehicle Unburned fuel in catalytic

make sure that no-one and no Tampering with the motor-
converter cycle (e.g. engine manage-
z objects can come into contact
Damage to catalytic converter ment ECU, throttle valves,
with the hot engine and ex-
Note the points listed for clutch)
haust system.
protection of the catalytic Damage to the affected parts,
Catalytic converter converter. failure of safety-relevant func-
If misfiring causes unburned fuel tions, voiding of warranty
Risk of overheating Do not tamper with the vehicle
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating in any way that could result in
ATTENTION
and damage. tuned performance.
The following guidelines must be Engine running for prolonged
observed: period with vehicle at stand- Comply with checklist
Do not run the fuel tank dry still At regular intervals, use the
Do not attempt to start or run Overheating due to insufficient checklist below to check your
the engine with a spark-plug cooling; in extreme cases vehicle motorcycle.
cap disconnected fire

If the load status Checking tyre pressure Starting
changes: ( 207).
Starting the engine
8
Check that cases and luggage
without Dynamic ESA OE are securely held in place. 167
Adjusting spring preload for ATTENTION
rear wheel ( 161). Every 3rd refuelling Sufficient gearbox lubrication
without Dynamic ESA OE stop: only with the engine is run-
ning.
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Adjusting the damping Checking engine oil level
Gearbox damage
characteristic for rear wheel ( 198).
( 162). Do not allow the motorcycle to
Checking front brake pad thick- z
roll for a lengthy period of time
ness ( 201).
with Dynamic ESA OE or push it a long distance with
Checking rear brake pad thick-
Adjusting the chassis and the engine switched off.
ness ( 201).
suspension ( 117). Checking brake-fluid level, front Switching on ignition ( 79).
brakes ( 202). Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
Always before riding Checking the brake-fluid level, ( 168)
off: rear brakes ( 203). ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
Check operation of the brake Check coolant level ( 205). gress. ( 169)
system. Lubricating chain ( 235). ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
Check operation of the lights Checking chain sag ( 236). gress. ( 169)
and signalling equipment. with riding modes Pro OE
Checking clutch function DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
( 204). gress. ( 170)
Checking tyre tread depth Select neutral or, if a gear is
( 208). engaged, pull the clutch lever.

aborted if you start the engine
8 NOTICE NOTICE before it completes.
168 You cannot start the motorcycle The start attempt is automatic- Phase 1
with the side stand extended and ally interrupted if battery voltage
All indicator and warning lights
a gear engaged. The engine will is too low. Recharge the battery
are switched on.
switch itself off if you start it with before you start the engine, or
After a longer vehicle standstill
the gearbox in neutral and then use jump leads and a donor bat-
period, an animation is displayed
engage a gear before retracting tery to start.
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when the system starts up.

the side stand. See the subsection on jump
When starting a cold engine starting in "Maintenance" for Phase 2
z more details.
at low ambient temperatures: The 'General' warning light
disengage the clutch and turn The engine starts. changes from red to yellow.
the throttle grip slightly to open
the throttle. Phase 3
If the engine refuses to start, All the indicator and warning
consult the troubleshooting lights switched on in the initial
chart in the section entitled phase are switched off in reverse
"Technical data". ( 262) sequence.
Pre-Ride-Check The malfunction indicator lamp

When the ignition is switched only goes out after 15 seconds.
on, the instrument cluster runs a If one of the indicator and warn-
test of the indicator and warning ing lights did not switch on:
lights. This test is known as the Have the fault rectified as
Press the starter button 1. "Pre-Ride-Check". The check is quickly as possible by a

specialist workshop, preferably ABS self-diagnosis ASC self-diagnosis
an authorised BMW Motorrad completed BMW Motorrad ASC performs 8
dealer. The ABS indicator and warning self-diagnosis to ensure its op- 169
light goes out. erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
ABS self-diagnosis
formed automatically when you
BMW Motorrad ABS performs ABS self-diagnosis not switch on the ignition.
self-diagnosis to ensure its op- completed
erability. Self-diagnosis starts Phase 1
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automatically when you switch on The ABS function is not avail- Test of the diagnosable system
the ignition. able, because self-diagnosis components with the vehicle at
did not complete. (The motor- a standstill. z
Phase 1
cycle has to reach a defined ASC indicator and warning
Test of the diagnosis-compat- minimum speed for the wheel light slow-flashes.
ible system components with speed sensors to be checked:
the vehicle at a standstill. 5 km/h) Phase 2
The ABS indicator light Test of the diagnosis-compat-
If an indicator showing an ABS
flashes. ible system components while
fault appears when ABS self-dia-
gnosis completes: the motorcycle is on the move.
Phase 2
You can continue to ride. Bear ASC indicator and warning
Test of the wheel-speed light slow-flashes.
in mind that the ABS function
sensors as the vehicle pulls
is not available.
away from rest. ASC self-diagnosis
The ABS indicator light completed
flashes. The ASC indicator and warning
an authorised BMW Motorrad light goes out.
Retailer.

Check all the indicator and DTC self-diagnosis DTC self-diagnosis
8 warning lights. with riding modes Pro OE completed
ASC self-diagnosis not The DTC symbol no longer
170 BMW Motorrad DTC performs
completed shows.
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per- Check all the indicator and
The ASC function is not avail-
formed automatically when you warning lights.
able, because self-diagnosis
did not complete. (The motor- switch on the ignition.
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DTC self-diagnosis not

cycle has to reach a defined Phase 1 completed
minimum speed for the wheel
z sensors to be checked: min
Test of the diagnosis-compat- The DTC function is not avail-
ible system components with able, because self-diagnosis
5 km/h)
the vehicle at a standstill. did not complete. (The motor-
If an indicator showing an ASC DTC indicator and warning
fault appears when ASC self- cycle has to reach a defined
light flashes slowly. minimum speed with the en-
diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear gine running for the wheel-
Phase 2
in mind that the ASC function speed sensors to be checked:
Drive off test of the system min 5 km/h)
is not available. components with diagnostic
Have the fault rectified as If an indicator showing an DTC
capability.
quickly as possible by a fault appears when DTC self-
DTC indicator and warning
specialist workshop, preferably diagnosis completes:
light flashes slowly.
an authorised BMW Motorrad You can continue to ride. Bear
Retailer. in mind that the DTC function
is not available or the function-
ality might be subject to certain
restrictions.

Have the fault rectified as Apply the brakes in good
Running-in speed
time. 8
an authorised BMW Motorrad Tyres 171
no full load (Odometer reading
Retailer. 0...1200 km) New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
Note the mileage after which
Running in riding in a restrained manner at
the running-in check should be
Engine various heel angles until the tyres
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carried out.
are run in. This running in pro-
Until the running-in check,
Mileage until the first cedure is essential if the tyres are
vary the throttle opening and z
running-in check to achieve maximum grip.
engine-speed range frequently;
avoid riding at constant engine 500...1200 km WARNING
rpm for prolonged periods.
Try to do most of your rid- Brake pads New tyres losing grip on wet
ing during this initial period on roads and at extreme bank
New brake pads have to be run
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid- angles
in before they can achieve their
ing high-speed main roads and Risk of accident
optimum friction levels. The
highways if possible. Ride carefully and avoid ex-
reduced braking effect can be
Comply with the running-in tremely sharp inclines.
compensated for by greater pres-
speeds. sure on the brake lever.
Shifting gear
Running-in speed
WARNING with shift assistant Pro OE
New brake pads
<6500 min-1 (Odometer read-
Longer stopping distance, risk of
ing 0...1200 km)
accident

Shift assistant Pro The rider is the most important Upshifts with the throttle valve
8 part of the system and decides closed (coasting) and when
NOTICE when to shift gears. slowing.
172 The sensor 1 on the gearshift After a gearshift, you must fully
Whenever the Pro shift assist- shaft registers the gearshift release the gearshift lever be-
ant shifts gears, cruise control request and triggers shift as- fore another gearshift with the
is automatically disengaged for sistance. Pro shift assistant can take
safety reasons. place.
When riding at a steady speed
Riding
in a low gear at high engine See the section "Engineering

rpm, an attempt to shift gear details" for more information on
z without pulling the clutch can the Pro shift assistant.
cause a severe load-change with riding modes Pro OE
reaction. Shift assistant Pro ( 193)
BMW Motorrad recommends
disengaging the clutch for Off-road use
shifts in these circumstances.
After off-roading
It is advisable to avoid using
the Pro shift assistant at engine BMW Motorrad recommends
Select the gears in the usual
speeds close to the limits at checking the following after riding
way by using the foot-operated
which the governor cuts in to the motorcycle off-road:
gearshift lever.
The shift assistant assists up- limit engine rpm.
shifts and downshifts without Shift assistance is not available
the rider having to pull the in the following situations:
clutch or close the throttle. With clutch lever pulled.
This is not an automatic-shift Shift lever not in its initial posi-
system. tion

Tyre pressure Increased brake pad wear Air filter element
WARNING
Check the thickness of the
ATTENTION
8
brake pads more frequently
and replace the brake pads in 173
Lower tyre pressure for off- Dirty air filter element
roading in operation on good time.
Engine damage
smooth roads If you ride in dusty terrain
Spring preload and shock-
Risk of accident due to impaired check the air filter element for
absorber settings
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driving characteristics. clogging at shorter intervals;
Always check that the tyre WARNING clean or replace as necessary.
pressures are correct.
Changed values for spring Operation in very dusty condi- z
Brakes preload and spring strut tions (desert, steppes, or the like)
damping for off-roading necessitates the use of air filter
WARNING Impaired driving characteristics elements specially designed for
on paved roads conditions of this nature.
Driving on unpaved or dirt
roads Before leaving the off-road ter-
rain, set the correct spring pre- Brakes
Delayed braking efficiency due
to soiled brake disks and brake
load and shock absorption. How can stopping
pads. distance be minimised?
Rims
Brake early until the brakes are Each time the brakes are applied,
clean. a load distribution shift takes
checking the rims for damage
place with the load shifting for-
after off-roading.
ATTENTION ward from the rear to the front
wheel. The sharper the vehicle
Riding on unsurfaced or dirty decelerates, the more load is
roads shifted to the front wheel. The

higher the wheel load, the more BMW Motorrad ABS prevents Use both front and rear brakes,
8 braking force can be transmitted the front wheel from locking up. and make use of the engine's
without the wheel locking. braking effect as well.
174 To optimise stopping distance, Hazard braking
apply the front brakes rapidly and with riding modes Pro OE Wet and dirty brakes
keep on increasing the force you Wetness and dirt on the brake
apply to the brake lever. This If you brake sharply from a speed
discs and the brake pads dimin-
makes the best possible use of in excess of 50 km/h, the brake
ish braking efficiency.
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the dynamic increase in load at light flashes rapidly as an addi-

Delayed braking action or poor
the front wheel. Remember to tional warning for road users be-
braking efficiency must be
z pull the clutch at the same time. hind you.
reckoned with in the following
In the "panic braking situations" The hazard warning lights sys-
situations:
that are trained so frequently, tem switches on if you brake to
Riding in the rain or through
braking force is applied as rap- below 15 km/h in this process.
puddles of water.
idly as possible and with the The hazard warning lights system
After the vehicle has been
rider's full force applied to the automatically switches off again
washed.
brake levers; under these circum- from a speed of 20 km/h.
Riding on salted or gritted
stances, the dynamic shift in load roads.
Descending mountain
distribution cannot keep pace After work has been carried on
with the increase in deceleration
passes
the brakes, due to traces of oil
and the tyres cannot transmit the or grease.
WARNING
full braking force to the surface Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
of the road. Under these circum- Braking only with the rear or off-road.
stances the front wheel can lock brake on mountain descents
up. Brake fade, destruction of the
brakes due to overheating

Do not take risks that would torcycle is banked for cornering,
WARNING negate the additional safety within the physical limits that ap- 8
Wetness and dirt result in offered by this system. ply to motorcycling the system
prevents the wheels from locking 175
diminished braking efficiency
Possibility of a fall not and skidding away.
Risk of accident
precluded
Apply the brakes lightly while NOTICE
Although ABS Pro provides the
riding to remove wetness and
rider with valuable assistance and
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dirt, or dismount and clean the ABS Pro was not developed
constitutes a huge advance in to enhance individual braking
brakes.
safety for braking with the mo- performance with the motor-
Think ahead and brake in good
torcycle banked for cornering, it cycle banked into corners in situ-
z
time until full braking efficiency
cannot under any circumstances ations approaching the limits of
is restored.
be considered as redefining the performance.
physical limits that apply to mo-
ABS Pro
torcycling. It is still possible for Parking your
with riding modes Pro OE these limits to be overshot due
to misjudgement or rider error. In motorcycle
Physical limits applicable to
motorcycling extreme cases this can result in a Side stand
crash. Switch off the engine.
WARNING
Use on public roads ATTENTION
Braking when cornering ABS Pro helps make the mo-
Risk of crash despite ABS Pro torcycle even safer for riding on Poor ground underneath the
Invariably, it remains the rider's public roads. When the brakes stand
responsibility to adapt riding are applied because of an un- Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
style to riding conditions. foreseen hazard when the mo- topples

Always check that the ground Centre stand Refuelling
8 under the stand is level and with centre stand OE Fuel grade
firm.
176 Switch off the engine. Requirement
ATTENTION For optimum fuel consumption,
ATTENTION fuel should be sulphur-free or
Additional weight placing with the lowest sulphur content
strain on the side stand Poor ground underneath the
possible.
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Risk of damage to parts if vehicle stand

topples Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples ATTENTION
z Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped on Always check that the ground
Engine operation with leaded
the side stand. under the stand is level and
fuel
firm.
Extend the side stand and prop Damage to catalytic converter
the motorcycle on the stand. Do not attempt to run the
ATTENTION
If the camber of the roadway vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
permits, turn the handlebars all Centre stand folds in due to with metallic additives (e.g.
the way to the left. sharp movements manganese or iron).
The motorcycle should always Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
face uphill on a gradient; select topples ATTENTION
1st gear. Do not lean or sit on the
Engine operation with leaded
vehicle with the centre stand
fuel
extended.
Damage to catalytic converter
Extend the centre stand and lift Do not attempt to run the
the motorcycle onto the stand. vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel

with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron). WARNING
8
You can run the engine on fuel Escape of fuel due to heat- 177
with a maximum ethanol con- induced expansion if fuel
tent of 10 %, i.e. E10. tank is overfilled
Risk of falling
Recommended fuel
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
grade
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Regular, unleaded ATTENTION
91 ROZ/RON Open protective flap 1.
Wetting of plastic surfaces Unlock the fuel tank cap 2 of
z
min 87 AKI
by fuel the fuel tank by turning the ig-
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces nition key clockwise and open
Refuelling
become unsightly or dull) up.
WARNING Clean plastic surfaces immedi-
ately after contact with fuel.
Fuel is highly flammable Make sure the ground is level
Risk of fire and explosion and firm and place the motor-
Do not smoke. Never bring cycle on its centre stand.
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.

quantity that the fuel tank could
8 hold if refilled after it had been WARNING
run dry and the engine had cut Fuel is highly flammable
178 out due to a lack of fuel.
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
Fuel tank capacity
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
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approx. 15 l
WARNING
Refuel with fuel up to the lower Reserve fuel
z edge of the fuel filler neck. Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
NOTICE approx. 3.5 l tank is overfilled
Press the fuel tank cap down Risk of falling
When refuelling after running on
firmly to close. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above re- Remove ignition key and close
serve, as otherwise the new level fuel tank cap. ATTENTION
will not be registered and the fuel Wetting of plastic surfaces
Refuelling
warning light indicating that the by fuel
level is down to reserve will not with Keyless Ride OE
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces
be switched off. Requirement become unsightly or dull)
The steering lock is disengaged. Clean plastic surfaces immedi-
NOTICE ately after contact with fuel.
The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
cified in the technical data is the

Make sure the ground is level Version 1 Bring the radio-operated key
and firm and place the motor- with Keyless Ride OE into range. 8
cycle on its centre stand. Slowly pull tab 1 up.
with Keyless Ride OE Requirement 179
The indicator light for the
Switching off ignition ( 83). Within the after-running period radio-operated key flashes
while the search for the radio-
NOTICE operated key is in progress.
Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuel
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The fuel filler cap can be opened
filler cap up again.
within the defined waiting time
after the ignition has been Fuel filler cap unlocks.
Fully open the fuel filler cap. z
switched off, without the radio-
operated key being within
range.
Waiting time for opening

fuel filler cap Slowly pull tab 1 on the fuel
filler cap up.
2 min Fuel filler cap unlocks.
There are two variant ways Fully open the fuel filler cap.
of opening the fuel filler cap:
Within the waiting time.
Version 2
After the waiting time has ex- with Keyless Ride OE Refuel with fuel of the grade
pired. stated above; do not fill the
Requirement
tank past the bottom edge of
After the waiting time has expired the filler neck.

should be used for this pur-
8 NOTICE Reserve fuel
pose.
180 When refuelling after running on

reserve, make sure that you top approx. 3.5 l
up the tank to a level above re- Press down firmly on the filler
serve, as otherwise the new level cap of the fuel tank.
will not be registered and the fuel The fuel filler cap engages with
warning light indicating that the
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an audible click.
level is down to reserve will not The fuel filler cap locks auto-
be switched off. matically when the waiting time
z
expires.
NOTICE The engaged fuel filler cap
locks immediately when you ATTENTION
The "usable fuel capacity" spe-
secure the steering lock or
cified in the technical data is the
switch on the ignition. Vehicle topples to side when
quantity that the fuel tank could
being lifted on to stand
hold if refilled after it had been
run dry and the engine had cut
Securing motorcycle Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
for transportation topples
out due to a lack of fuel.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
Make sure that all components
Fuel tank capacity toppling, preferably with the as-
that might come into contact
sistance of a second person.
with straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro- Push the motorcycle onto the
approx. 15 l transportation flat and hold it in
tected against scratching, e.g.
adhesive tape or soft cloths position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.

8
181
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Secure the straps behind on
ATTENTION both sides on the rear frame
z
Trapping of components and tighten.
Component damage Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the vehicle's suspension should
Do not trap components such
be compressed as tightly as
as brake lines or cable legs.
possible front and rear.
At the front, secure the straps
to the bottom fork bridge on
both sides and tighten the
straps.

8
182
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Engineering details
9
183
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . 184
Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Engineering details
Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Tyre pressure monitoring
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
z

General instructions its directional stability; a fall is ice, snow), so that the wheels will
9 To find out more about engineer-
imminent. Before this situation continue to rotate under all ima-
can occur, ABS intervenes and ginable circumstances meaning
184 ing, go to:
adapts braking pressure to the that driving stability is ensured.
bmw-motorrad.com/techno- maximum transferable braking As soon as is registers the ac-
logy force, so the wheels continue tual circumstances, the system
to turn and directional stability reacts instantly and adjusts brak-
Anti-lock brake system is maintained irrespective of the ing force accordingly to achieve
Engineering details
(ABS) condition of the road surface. optimum braking.

How does ABS work?
What are the effects of Rear wheel lift
The amount of braking force that
surface irregularities? Under very severe and sudden
can be transferred to the road
Humps and surface irregularit- deceleration, however, under
depends on factors that include
ies can cause the wheels to lose certain circumstances it is pos-
the coefficient of friction of the
contact temporarily with the road sible that the BMW Motorrad
road surface. Loose stones, ice
surface; if this happens the brak- ABS will be unable to prevent
and snow or a wet road all have
ing force that can be transmitted the rear wheel from lifting clear
z much lower coefficients of friction
to the road can drop to zero. If of the ground. If this happens
than a clean, dry asphalt surface.
the rider brakes in this situation, the outcome can be a highsiding
The lower the coefficient of fric-
the ABS has to reduce the brake situation in which the motorcycle
tion, the longer the braking dis-
pressure in order to ensure driv- can flip over.
tance.
ing stability when resuming con-
If the rider increases braking
tact with the road. At this instant,
pressure to the extent that brak-
BMW Motorrad ABS must act on
ing force exceeds the maximum
the assumption of an extremely
transferable limit, the wheels start
low coefficient of friction (gravel,
to lock and the motorcycle loses

Special situations iary stand, engine idling or with
WARNING
The speeds of the front and rear a gear engaged. 9
Rear wheel lift due to severe wheels are compared as one Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while des- 185
braking means of detecting a wheel's
Risk of falling incipient tendency to lock. If cending off-road.
When you brake sharply, bear the system registers implaus-
If a fault message is issued on
in mind that ABS control can- ible values for a lengthy period
account of exceptional riding
the ABS function is deactivated
Engineering details
not always be relied on to preconditions, you can reactivate
vent the rear wheel from lifting for safety reasons and an ABS
the ABS function by switching
clear of the ground. fault message is issued. Self-dia-
the ignition off and on again.
gnosis has to complete before
How is the BMW Motorrad fault messages can be issued. What is the role of regular
ABS designed? In addition to problems with the servicing?
BMW Motorrad ABS ensures BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
driving stability on any surface riding conditions can also cause WARNING
within the possibilities of the a fault message to be issued:
Riding for a lengthy period with Brake system not regularly z
physics of riding. The system is
the front wheel lifted off the serviced
not optimised for special require-
ground (wheelie). Risk of accident
ments that apply under extreme
competitive situations off-road or Rear wheel rotating with the In order to ensure that the
on the track. vehicle held stationary by ap- BMW Motorrad ABS is always
plying the front brake (burn- maintained in optimum condi-
out). tion, it is essential for you to
Heating up with the motorcycle comply strictly with the spe-
on the centre stand or an auxil- cified inspection intervals.

Safety reserves wheels from locking even under uniform across the range of ABS
9 BMW Motorrad ABS may not sharp braking. ABS Pro reduces intervention.
mislead the rider into a careless abrupt changes in steering
186 force, particularly in panic- Advantages for the rider
riding style because they can rely
on shorter stopping distances. braking situations, counteracting The advantages of ABS Pro for
It is primarily there to provide the vehicle's otherwise natural the rider are sensitive response
a safety reserve for emergency but undesirable tendency to and high braking and directional
situations. straighten up. stability combined with best-case
Engineering details
Take care in bends! Braking in deceleration of the motorcycle,

ABS intervention even when cornering.
bends is subject to particular
laws relating to the physics of Technically speaking, depending
riding which even BMW Motorrad on the riding situation ABS Pro Automatic Stability
ABS cannot evade. adapts ABS intervention to the Control (ASC)
motorcycle's bank angle. Signals
Evolution of ABS to for rate of roll and rate of yaw How does the ASC work?
ABS Pro and lateral acceleration are used BMW Motorrad ASC compares
to calculate bank angle. the speeds of the front and rear
z with ABS Pro OE
As the motorcycle is heeled over wheels. The differential is used
Until now, the BMW Motorrad more and more as it banks into to compute slip as a measure of
ABS helped ensure a very high a corner, an increasingly strict the reserves of stability available
degree of safety for braking limit is imposed on the brake- at the rear wheel. The engine
with the motorcycle upright pressure gradient for the start of control intervenes and adapts the
and travelling in a straight line. brake application. This slows the engine torque accordingly if slip
Now ABS Pro offers enhanced build-up of brake pressure to a exceeds a certain limit.
safety for braking in corners corresponding degree. Addition-
as well. ABS Pro prevents the ally, pressure modulation is more

How is the BMW Motorrad and traffic conditions and ad- has to complete before fault
ASC designed? opting his or her style of riding messages can be issued. 9
BMW Motorrad ASC is designed accordingly. The BMW Motorrad ASC can
Do not take risks that would switch off automatically under 187
as an assistance system for the
rider and for use on public roads. negate the additional safety the exceptional riding conditions
The extent to which the rider af- offered by this system. outlined below.
fects ASC control can be consid- Exceptional riding
erable (weight shifts when cor- Special situations conditions:
Engineering details
nering, items of luggage loose on In accordance with the laws of Riding for a lengthy period with
the motorcycle), especially when physics, the ability to accelerate the front wheel lifted off the
the style of riding takes rider and is restricted more and more as ground (wheelie) with ASC de-
machine close to the limits im- the angle of heel increases. Con- activated.
posed by physics. sequently, there can be a per- Rear wheel rotating with the
The system is not optimised for ceptible lag in acceleration out of vehicle held stationary by ap-
special requirements that apply very tight bends. plying the front brake (burn-
under extreme competitive situ- out).
The speeds of the front and Heating up with the motorcycle
ations off-road or on the track.
rear wheels are compared as z
BMW Motorrad ASC can be de- on the centre stand or an auxil-
activated in these cases. one means of detecting the rear iary stand, engine idling or with
wheel's incipient tendency to a gear engaged.
WARNING spin or slip sideways. If the sys-
tem registers implausible values Switch the ignition off and on
Risky riding for a lengthy period the ASC and subsequently ride the vehicle
Risk of accident despite ASC function is deactivated for safety at a speed over 5 km/h to react-
Invariably, the rider bears re- reasons and an ASC fault mes- ivate ASC.
sponsibility for assessing road sage is issued. Self-diagnosis

If the front wheel lifts clear of the Dynamic Traction slip as a measure of the reserves
9 ground under sharp acceleration, Control (DTC) of stability available at the rear
the ASC reduces engine torque wheel. If slip exceeds a certain
188 with riding modes Pro OE limit, the engine management
until the front wheel regains con-
tact with the ground. system intervenes and adapts
How does traction control
Under these circumstances, engine torque accordingly.
work?
Traction control is available in WARNING
rolling the throttle slightly closed
Engineering details
so as to restore stability with the two versions

Risky riding
least possible delay. without provision for the bank
Risk of accident despite DTC
angle: Automatic Stability Con-
trol ASC Invariably, the rider bears re-
When riding on a slippery sur-
sponsibility for assessing road
face, never snap the throttle grip ASC is a rudimentary function
and traffic conditions and ad-
fully closed without pulling the intended to prevent falls.
opting his or her style of riding
clutch at the same time. En- with provision for bank angle:
accordingly.
gine braking torque can cause Dynamic Traction Control DTC
Do not take risks that would
the rear wheel to lock, with a cor- DTC regulation is more del-
z responding loss of stability. The icate and more comfortable
negate the additional safety
offered by this system.
BMW Motorrad ASC is unable to thanks to the additional bank
control a situation of this nature. angle and acceleration informa-
Special situations
tion.
In accordance with the laws of
The traction control system com- physics, the ability to accelerate
pares the speed of rotation at is restricted more and more as
the circumferences of the front the angle of heel increases. Con-
wheel and the rear wheel. The sequently, there can be a per-
differential is used to compute

ceptible reduction in acceleration Exceptional riding If the front wheel lifts clear of the
out of very tight bends. conditions: ground under severe accelera- 9
Riding for a lengthy period with tion, the ASC or DTC reduces
The speeds of the front and rear 189
the front wheel lifted off the engine torque in the RAIN and
wheels are compared and DTC, ground (wheelie). ROAD riding modes until the front
unlike ASC, also takes the bank Rear wheel rotating with the wheel regains contact with the
angle into account in processing vehicle held stationary by ap- ground.
data to detect the rear wheel's plying the front brake (burn- The ENDURO riding mode is de-
Engineering details
incipient tendency to spin or slip out). signed for off-road operation and
sideways. not suitable for on-road opera-
Heating up with the motorcycle
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral tion.
If the electronic processor re-
or with a gear engaged. Front wheel lift-off detection
ceives values for the bank angle
allows brief wheelies in the
that it considers implausible over
Accelerating the motorcycle to DYNAMIC and ENDURO riding
a lengthy period, a dummy value
a defined minimum speed after modes.
is used for the bank angle or the
switching the ignition off and BMW Motorrad recommends
DTC function is switched off.
then on again reactivates the turning the throttle grip back
Under these circumstances the
DTC after a fault.
z
indicator for a DTC fault shows. slightly when lifting the front
Self-diagnosis has to complete Minimum speed for ac- wheel in order to reach a stable
before fault messages can be is- tivation of DTC driving condition again as soon
sued. as possible.
The BMW Motorrad Traction min 5 km/h
When riding on a slippery sur-
Control can shut down automat- face, never snap the throttle grip
ically under the exceptional riding fully closed without pulling the
conditions outlined below. clutch at the same time. En-

gine braking torque can cause with Dynamic ESA OE In the riding modes DYNAMIC
9 the rear wheel to skid, with a cor- The adjustment of the Dynamic and ENDURO, the rear wheel
responding loss of stability. The ESA also depends on the riding lift-off detection is reduced to
190 BMW Motorrad DTC is unable to achieve a higher braking effect.
mode selected.
control a situation of this nature. In RAIN, ROAD, and DYNAMIC
In every riding mode, ABS and/ riding modes, the ABS is set to
Riding mode or ASC/DTC can be switched on-road mode.
off. The following explanations In ENDURO riding mode, ABS
Selection
Engineering details
always refer to the driving safety is set to off-road mode with

To adjust the motorcycle to the systems that are switched on. road tyres.
road condition and the desired
driving experience, the following Throttle response with riding modes Pro OE
riding modes can be selected: In the riding modes RAIN and In RAIN, ROAD and DYNAMIC
RAIN ENDURO: the engine response riding modes, ABS Pro is fully
ROAD (Standard mode) characteristics are reserved. available. The tendency of the
In the riding mode ROAD: the motorcycle to straighten up
with riding modes Pro OE engine response characteristics when the brakes are applied
z DYNAMIC are optimal and direct. with the machine banked for
ENDURO In the riding mode DYNAMIC: cornering is reduced to a min-
the engine response character- imum.
For each of these riding modes
istics are optimal and dynamic. In ENDURO riding mode,
there is a calibrated setting for
the ABS, ASC and DTC sys- ABS Pro is only available
ABS in conditions with a good
tems as well as for the throttle
The rear wheel lift-off detection coefficient of friction. Support
response.
is activated in all riding modes. is reduced compared with
ROAD riding mode and

instead, it is configured to Driving stability Mode changes
generate a maximum braking In RAIN riding mode, DTC The riding mode can be changed 9
effect. intervenes early enough to while the vehicle is stationary 191
achieve maximum driving sta- with the ignition on. It is possible
bility. to change it while driving under
ASC In ROAD riding mode, DTC the following conditions:
The front wheel lift-off detec- intervenes later than in RAIN No drive torque on the rear
tion is activated in all riding riding mode. This prevents wheel.
Engineering details
modes. the rear wheel from spinning No brake pressure in the brake
ASC has been calibrated for whenever possible. system.
on-road operation. In RAIN and ROAD riding
ASC provides high driving sta- modes, the front wheel is The following steps must be
bility in ROAD riding mode and prevented from lifting. taken to change the riding mode:
maximum driving stability in In DYNAMIC riding mode, DTC Close the throttle twistgrip.
RAIN riding mode. intervenes later than in ROAD Release the brake levers.
mode, so that it is possible to
with riding modes Pro OE The desired riding mode is ini-
induce slight drifts and brief z
DTC wheelies when exiting a corner. tially preselected. The mode
Tyres In the ENDURO riding mode, change does not take place until
In the RAIN, ROAD and DTC intervenes again later and the systems in question are all in
DYNAMIC riding modes, calibrated to off-road operation the appropriate state.
DTC is calibrated to on-road so that longer drifts and short The selection menu does not
operation with road tyres. wheelies are possible when disappear from the display un-
In ENDURO riding mode, DTC coming out of the curve. til the mode change has taken
is calibrated to off-road opera- place.
tion with road tyres.

Tyre pressure measured-value signals for some Temperature
9 monitoring (RDC) time after the vehicle comes to a compensation
stop. Tyre pressure is a temperature-
192 with tyre pressure control
(RDC) OE Transmission duration sensitive variable: pressure in-
of the measured values creases as tyre-air temperature
Function after vehicle standstill: rises and decreases as tyre-air
A sensor integrated into each temperature drops. Tyre-air tem-
min 15 min perature depends on ambient
Engineering details
tyre measures the air tempera-

ture and the air pressure inside An error message is issued if temperature as well as on the
the tyre and transmits this in- wheels without sensors are fit- style of riding and the duration of
formation to the control unit. ted to a vehicle equipped with an the ride.
The sensors are fitted with a RDC control unit.
The tyre pressures are
centrifugal-force trip switch which Tyre pressure ranges shown in the display as
allows the measured values to be temperature compensated and
The RDC control unit differenti-
transmitted after the minimum always refer to the following
ates between three tyre-pressure
speed is exceeded the first time. tyre air temperature:
z ranges, all of which are paramet-
Minimum speed for rised for the motorcycle: 20 °C
transmission of the RDC Tyre pressure within permitted The air lines available to the pub-
measured values: tolerance. lic in petrol stations and motor-
Tyre pressure close to limit of way service areas have gauges
min 30 km/h
permitted tolerance. that do not compensate for tem-
The display shows -- for each Tyre pressure outside permit-
tyre until the tyre-pressure signal perature; the reading shown by
ted tolerance. a gauge of this nature is the
is received for the first time. The
sensors continue to transmit the temperature-dependent tyre-air
pressure. As a result, the val-

ues displayed there usually do the throttle in virtually all load and
not correspond to the values dis-
Example
rpm ranges. 9
played in the display.
Advantages 193
0.2 bar
Pressure adaptation
The tester on the filling station 70-80 % of all gearshifts on a
Compare the RDC value on the trip can be done without using
display with the value in the table shows:
the clutch.
on the back cover of the rider's 2.4 bar Less relative movement
Engineering details
manual. Then use the air-line The tyre pressure must be in- between rider and passenger
gauge at a service station to creased to the following value because the shift pauses are
compensate for the difference to reach the correct tyre pres- shorter.
between the RDC reading and sure: It is not necessary to close the
the value in the table. throttle valve when shifting un-
2.6 bar
der acceleration.
Example Shift assistant When braking and downshifting
(throttle valve closed), engine
with riding modes Pro OE speed is adjusted by blipping
According to the Rider's
z
the throttle.
Manual, the tyre pressure Shift assistant Pro
Shift time is shorter than a
should be the following value: Your vehicle is equipped with the gearshift with clutch actuation.
2.5 bar shift assistant Pro, which was
initially developed for racing and In order for the system to identify
The following value is shown has been adapted for touring. It
in the display: a request for a gearshift, the rider
permits upshifts and downshifts has to move the shift lever from
2.3 bar without declutching or closing its idle position in the desired dir-
Missing: ection against the force of the

spring through a certain "over- Downshifting
9 travel" at ordinary speed or rap- Downshifting is assisted until
idly and keep the shift lever in maximum rpm for the target
194 this position until the gearshift is gear to be selected is reached.
completed. It is not necessary This prevents overrevving.
to increase the force applied to
the shift lever while shifting is Maximum engine speed
in progress. Once the gearshift
Engineering details
has completed the shift lever has

to be fully released before an- max 9000 min-1
other gearshift with the Pro shift
assistant can take place. Keep
Upshifting
the corresponding load condi-
tion (throttle grip position) con- Upshifting is assisted until idle
stant before and during the gear rpm for the target gear to be
shift for gear shifts using the shift selected is reached.
assistant Pro. A change in the This prevents the engine from
z position of the throttle twistgrip dropping below idle speed.
during a gearshift can cause the
function to abort and/or lead to a Idle speed
missed shift. The shift assistant
Pro provides no assistance for
the gear change if the rider de- 1250+50 min-1 (vehicle at
clutches. standstill)

Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
10
195
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Service tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Maintenance
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 z
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

General instructions Toolkit 3 Open-ended spanner
10 The "Maintenance" chapter de-
Width across flats 14
Adjusting mirror arm
196 scribes straightforward proced-
( 158).
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts. 4 Torx wrench, T25/T30
Special tightening torques are lis- T25 on short end, T30 on
ted as applicable. The tightening long end
Removing the tank cover
Maintenance
torques for the threaded fasten-

ers on your vehicle are listed in ( 224).
the section entitled "Technical 5 Hand lever
data". Adjusting spring preload
1 Screwdriver handle for rear wheel ( 161).
You will find information on more 2 Reversible screwdriver
extensive maintenance and repair blade
z work in the Repair Manual on Service tool kit
With star-head and plain-
DVD for your vehicle, which is tip ends with service tool kit OA
available from your authorised
Replacing bulbs for front
and rear turn indicators
Some of the work calls for spe- ( 222).
cial tools and a thorough know- Replacing the licence
ledge of the technology involved. plate bulb ( 223).
If you are in doubt, consult a Removing battery
specialist workshop, preferably ( 228).
your authorised BMW Motorrad Adjusting the damping
Retailer. characteristic for rear
wheel ( 162).

Front-wheel stand bination with front wheel holder
Installing the front-wheel
(83 30 0 402 242). 10
stand 197
ATTENTION
Use of the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand without
Maintenance
also using the auxiliary stand
BMW Motorrad has put together Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
a service tool set suitable topples
for your motorcycle for more Place the motorcycle on an
advanced service operations auxiliary stand before lifting Loosen the mounting bolts 1.
(e.g. removing and refitting the front wheel with the Push the two adapters 2 apart z
the wheels). This tool set is BMW Motorrad front-wheel until the front suspension fits
available from your authorised stand. between them. Adjust the ad-
BMW Motorrad Retailer. apter studs to suit the front
Place the motorcycle on a suit-
suspension.
able auxiliary stand.
Use the retaining pins 3 to set
with centre stand OE
the front-wheel stand to the
Make sure the ground is level
desired height.
and firm and place the motor-
Centre the front-wheel stand
cycle on its centre stand.
relative to the front wheel and
Use basic stand with tool num- push it against the front axle.
ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-

Make sure the motorcycle is
10 standing firmly.
198 Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
ATTENTION
Maintenance
Misinterpretation of oil level

reading, because oil level is
Align the two adapters 2 so Apply uniform pressure to push
temperature-dependent (the
that the front suspension is the front-wheel stand down
higher the temperature, the
securely seated. and raise the motorcycle.
higher the oil level)
Tighten mounting bolts with
z with centre stand OE Engine damage
wheel 1.
Check the oil level only
ATTENTION after a lengthy ride or when
the engine is at operating
Centre stand retracts if the temperature.
vehicle lifted too high
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Wipe the area around the oil
topples filler neck clean.
When raising the vehicle, make Allow the engine to idle until
sure that the centre stand re- the fan starts up, then allow it
mains on the ground. to idle one minute longer.
If necessary, adjust the height Switch off the engine.
of the front-wheel stand.

Make sure the engine is at op- Remove the oil dipstick and
erating temperature and hold check the oil level. 10
the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand OE 199
ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
Maintenance
being lifted on to stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples Remove oil dipstick 1.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the as-
sistance of a second person. Engine oil, specified level
z
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
between MIN and MAX mark
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its Engine oil, quantity for
centre stand. topping up
Product recommended by
Clean measuring area 2 with a BMW Motorrad: ADVANTEC
dry cloth Ultimate oil, SAE 5W-40,
Place the oil dipstick on the oil API SL / JASO MA2
filler opening, but do not screw
it in. max 0.5 l (Difference between
MIN and MAX)

If the oil level is below the MIN Brake system
10 mark:
Checking function of
Topping up the engine oil
200 brakes
( 200).
Operate brake lever.
If the oil level is above the MAX The pressure point must be
mark: clearly perceptible.
Have the oil level corrected Press the footbrake lever.
Maintenance
by a specialist workshop, The pressure point must be

preferably an authorised clearly perceptible.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. If pressure points are not clearly
ATTENTION perceptible:
Fit oil dipstick.
Use of insufficient engine oil ATTENTION
z Topping up the engine oil or too much engine oil
Place the motorcycle on its Engine damage Work on brake system not
stand on firm, even ground. Always make sure that the oil in compliance with correct
Wipe the area around the filler level is correct. procedure
neck clean. Risk to operational reliability of
Top up the engine oil to the the brake system
specified level. Have all work on the brake sys-
Checking engine oil level tem undertaken by trained and
( 198). qualified specialists.
Fit oil dipstick.
Have the brakes checked by a

an authorised BMW Motorrad Diminished braking effect, dam-
dealer. age to the brakes 10
In order to ensure the depend-
Checking front brake pad ability of the brake system, do 201
thickness not permit the brake pads to
Place the motorcycle on its wear past the minimum per-
stand on firm, even ground. missible thickness.
Maintenance
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
Checking rear brake pad
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing plate. thickness z
The wear indicators, i.e. the Place the motorcycle on its
grooves, must be clearly stand on firm, even ground.
visible.)
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain If the wear indicating marks are
their thickness. Viewing direc- no longer clearly visible:
tion: between wheel and front
suspension towards the brake WARNING
calipers 1.
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum

In order to ensure the depend- Make sure the ground is level
10 ability of the brake system, do and firm and place the motor-
not permit the brake pads to cycle on its centre stand.
202 wear past the minimum per- Move the handlebars to the
missible thickness. straight-ahead position.
Have the brake pads replaced
Maintenance
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness. Checking brake-fluid
Viewing direction: from the rear level, front brakes
towards the brake caliper 1.
z WARNING
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear Not enough brake fluid in
Check the brake fluid level in
brake fluid tank
front reservoir 1.
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, Considerably reduced braking
without backing plate.) power due to air in the brake NOTICE
If the brake pads are worn: system
Adjust the riding mode imme- Wear of the brake pads causes
WARNING diately until the fault is rectified. the brake fluid level in the reser-
Check the brake-fluid level at voir to sink.
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum regular intervals.
Diminished braking effect, dam-
age to the brakes

Checking the brake-fluid Considerably reduced braking
level, rear brakes power due to air in the brake 10
system
Make sure the ground is level 203
and firm and hold the motor- Adjust the riding mode imme-
cycle upright. diately until the fault is rectified.
with centre stand OE Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Maintenance
and firm and place the motor- Check the brake fluid level in
cycle on its centre stand. rear reservoir 1.
Brake fluid level, front NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
Brake fluid, DOT4 the brake fluid level in the reser- z
Do not permit the brake fluid voir to sink.
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal, motorcycle upright)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as WARNING
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an Not enough brake fluid in
authorised BMW Motorrad Re- brake fluid tank
tailer.

Clutch Checking the clutch play
10 Checking clutch function
204 Pull the clutch lever.
An increase in force with in-
creasing actuation must be
perceptible.
If no increase in force with in-
Maintenance
creasing actuation is perceptible:

Have the clutch checked by a
Brake fluid level, rear specialist workshop, preferably
(visual inspection) an authorised BMW Motorrad Repeatedly pull clutch lever 1
Retailer. tight against the grip.
Brake fluid, DOT4 Pull clutch lever 1 gently until
z resistance is perceptible, ob-
The brake fluid level may not
drop below the MIN mark. serving the clutch play A.
Clutch cable play
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as 5...8 mm (Handlebars in
quickly as possible by a spe- straight-ahead position, engine
cialist workshop, preferably an cold)
authorised BMW Motorrad Re- Clutch play is out of tolerance:
tailer. Adjusting clutch play ( 205).

Adjusting clutch play it only be possible to set the
correct clutch play by unscrewing 10
further.
205
Checking the clutch play
( 204).
Tighten lock nut 1 while hold-
ing adjusting screw 2.
Maintenance
Coolant
Check the coolant level in ex-
Check coolant level
Loosen lock nut 1. pansion tank 1. Viewing dir-
Place the motorcycle on its ection: from behind through
To increase clutch play, screw stand on firm, even ground.
adjusting screw 2 into the opening in right-hand side trim
manual controls.
Turn the handlebars all the way panel. z
to the right.
To reduce clutch play, unscrew
adjusting screw 2 from the
manual controls.
NOTICE
The distance between lock nut
and nut (measured internally)
must not exceed 14 mm.
Consult a specialist workshop,
BMW Motorrad Retailer, should

Topping up coolant
10
206
Maintenance
Open cap 1 of the expansion

Coolant, specified level
Undo screws for the radiator tank.
cowl 1 from the inside. Top up coolant to specified
between MIN - MAX-mark on level using a suitable funnel.
z the expansion tank (Engine Close the cap of the expansion
cold) tank.
If the coolant drops below the
permitted level:
Top up the coolant.
Pull radiator cowl 1 from its

brackets 2.

Tyres Check tyre pressures against
Checking tyre pressure
the data below. 10
Tyre pressure, front 207
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure 2.2 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
Impaired handling characteristics
2.5 bar (Two-up and/or with
of the motorcycle, shorter useful
Maintenance
luggage, tyre cold)
tyre life
Insert radiator cowl 1 into the Always check that the tyre Tyre pressure, rear
brackets 2. pressures are correct.
The radiator cowl engages with
an audible click. WARNING 2.5 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (Two-up and/or with z
Tendency of valve inserts
luggage, tyre cold)
installed vertically to open
by themselves at high riding If tyre pressure is too low:
speeds Correct tyre pressure.
Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with Rims and tyres
rubber sealing rings and tighten Checking rims
firmly. Place the motorcycle on its
Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground.
Tighten the radiator cowl 1 stand on firm, even ground. Visually inspect the rims for
screws from the inside. defects.

Have damaged rims inspected tyre. The tyre is worn out when Detailed information is
10 by a specialist workshop the tyre tread has worn down available from your authorised
and replaced if necessary, to the level of the marks. The BMW Motorrad Retailer or online
208 preferably by an authorised locations of the marks are indicat
BMW Motorrad Retailer. ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. bmw-motorrad.com
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
Checking tyre tread depth arrow. Effect of wheel size on
If the tyre tread is worn to min-
chassis and suspension
Maintenance
WARNING control systems

imum:
Riding with badly worn tyres Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- Wheel size is very important as a
Risk of accident due to impaired able. parameter for the ABS and ASC
handling suspension control systems. In
If applicable, have the tyres Wheels particular, the diameter and the
z changed in good time before width of the vehicle's wheels are
Tyre recommendation programmed into the control unit
they wear to the minimum
tread depth permitted by law. For each size of tyre, and are fundamental to all cal-
BMW Motorrad tests and culations. Any change in these
Place the motorcycle on its classifies as roadworthy certain influencing variables, caused for
stand on firm, even ground. makes. BMW Motorrad cannot example by a switch to wheels
Measure the tyre tread depth assess the suitability or provide other than those installed ex-
in the main tread grooves with any guarantee of road safety for works, can have serious effects
wear marks. other tyres. on the performance of the con-
BMW Motorrad recommends trol systems.
NOTICE
using only tyres tested by The sensor wheels are essential
Wear indicators are built into the BMW Motorrad. for correct wheel speed detec-
main profile grooves on each tion, and they too must match

the motorcycle's control sys- Remove the bolts 4 for the
tems and consequently cannot right-hand brake caliper. 10
be changed.
If you decide that you would like 209
to fit non-standard wheels to
your motorcycle, it is very import-
ant to consult a specialist work-
shop beforehand, preferably an
Maintenance
authorised BMW Motorrad Re-
tailer. In some cases, the data Remove screw 1 and remove
programmed into the control the ABS sensor from its bore
units can be changed to suit the hole.
new wheel sizes. Force the brake pads 3 apart
Removing front wheel
slightly by rotating the brake z
caliper 4 against the brake
Place the motorcycle on its disc 5.
stand on firm, even ground. Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
ATTENTION
Disengage the cable for the Unwanted inward movement
wheel-speed sensor from hold- of the brake pads
ing clips 2 and 3. Component damage on attempt
to install the brake caliper or be-

cause brake pads have to be Push the axle in as far as it will
10 forced apart go.
Do not operate the brakes with
210 a brake caliper not correctly
secured.
Carefully pull the brake calipers
back and out until clear of the
Maintenance
brake discs.
Place the motorcycle on a suit- Loosen the right axle clamping

able auxiliary stand. screws 1.
Make sure the ground is level Remove axle 4, while support-
z and firm and place the motor- ing the wheel.
cycle on its centre stand. Do not remove the grease from
the axle.
Raise front of motorcycle until Roll the front wheel forward to
the front wheel can turn freely. remove.
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Installing the front-wheel stand
( 197). Remove the axle screw 2.
Loosen the left axle clamping
screws 3.

ATTENTION ATTENTION
10
Tightening threaded fasten- Front wheel installed wrong 211
ers to incorrect tightening way round
torque Risk of accident
Damage, or threaded fasteners Note direction-of-rotation ar-
work loose rows on tyre or rim.
Maintenance
Always have the security of Roll the front wheel into the
the fasteners checked by a front suspension, making sure
Remove spacer bush 5 from specialist workshop, preferably that the brake disc passes
the left-hand side of the wheel an authorised BMW Motorrad between the brake pads in the
hub. dealer. left-hand brake caliper.
Installing the front wheel z
WARNING
Use of a non-standard wheel
Malfunction as part of ABS and
ASC control interventions
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC systems at the start Insert spacer bush 5 into the
of this chapter. wheel hub on the left-hand Lift front wheel and insert the
side. axle 4 as far as the limit posi-
tion.

Tighten right-hand axle clamp-
10 ing screws 1 to torque or use a
suitable tool to counter-hold for
212 the next operation.
Maintenance
Fit the axle screw 2 and

Clamp of quick-release
tighten to torque.
axle
Axle screw in quick-re-
lease axle, front Tightening sequence: Tighten
z screws six times in alternate
Clamp of quick-release 50 Nm sequence
axle Tighten left-hand axle clamping 19 Nm
screws 3 to torque.
Tightening sequence: Tighten
screws six times in alternate
sequence
19 Nm

Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are 10
bedded.
Seat the cable for the wheel- 213
speed sensor in holding clips 2
and 3.
Maintenance
Loosen the right-hand axle Fit the mounting bolts 4 and
clamping screws 1 again if they tighten to torque.
have been tightened.
Brake caliper to tele-
Removing the front-wheel
scopic fork z
stand.
38 Nm
without centre stand OE
Remove the adhesive tape Insert the ABS sensor into its
Remove the auxiliary stand.
from the wheel rim. bore hole and fit screw 1.
Position right-hand brake cal-
iper on brake disc. WARNING Firmly compress the front forks
Brake pads not lying against several times.
the brake disc
Risk of accident due to delayed
braking effect.
Before driving, check that the
brakes respond without delay.

10 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
214
cycle on its centre stand.
Maintenance
Tighten right-hand axle clamp-

Clamp of quick-release
ing screws 1 to torque.
axle
Tightening sequence: Tighten

z screws six times in alternate
Remove bolt 1 and remove
sequence
pulse generator from the bore
19 Nm hole.
Removing rear wheel

and firm and place the mo-
torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.

Roll the rear wheel back until it
is clear of the swinging arm. 10
NOTICE 215
The sprocket and the spacer

sleeves on left and right are
loose fits in the wheel. When
Maintenance
removing, make sure that no
parts are damaged or mislaid.
Remove axle nut 2 and Remove quick-release axle 5
washer 3. and remove chain tensioner 6. Installing the rear wheel
Remove chain tensioner 4 and
push the axle in as far as pos- WARNING
sible. z
Use of a non-standard wheel
Malfunction as part of ABS and
ASC control interventions
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC systems at the start
of this chapter.
Roll the rear wheel as far for-

ward as possible and disen-
gage chain 7 from the chain
sprocket.

quick-release axle 6 in the
10 ATTENTION brake calliper and rear wheel.
Tightening threaded fasten- Make sure that the axle fits into
216 the recess of the chain ten-
ers to incorrect tightening
torque sioner.
Damage, or threaded fasteners
work loose
Maintenance
Always have the security of

the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably Roll the rear wheel as far
an authorised BMW Motorrad forward as possible and lay
dealer. the chain 8 onto the chain
sprocket.
Roll the rear wheel into the
z
swinging arm, while guiding the
brake disc between the brake
Insert right adjustment plate 5.
pads.
Insert left chain tensioner 7

into the swinging arm, install

10
217
Maintenance
Install washer 4 and axle nut 2, Insert the pulse generator into Unclip hose 1 from retaining
but do not tighten yet. the bore hole and install the lug 2.
screw 1.
without centre stand OE
Remove auxiliary stand. Adjusting chain sag ( 236). z
Air filter
Removing air filter
Removing the tank cover
( 224).
To unlock, hold button 3

pressed (arrow 1).
Pull frame 4 out of the bracket
(arrow 2).

Lighting
10 Replacing bulbs for low-
218 beam headlight and high-
beam headlight
without LED headlight OE
Place the motorcycle on its

Maintenance
stand on firm, even ground.

Remove frame 4. Install the frame 4.
Remove air filter insert 5.
Installing the air filter

z
Remove the cover 1 for the

Clip the hose 1 into the retain- high-beam headlight or the
ing lugs 2. cover 2 for the low-beam
Install air filter insert 5 in headlight.
frame 4.

Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for high-beam 10
headlight 219
H7 12 V 55 W
with LED headlight OE
LED
Maintenance
Bulbs for the low-beam
Undo the plug connection 3. headlight Insert the bulb, making sure
that it is correctly aligned with
H7 12 V 55 W position 6.
with LED headlight OE Close and lock the spring
clip 4. z
LED
Hold the new bulb by the base
only, in order to keep the glass
free of foreign matter.
Disengage the spring clips 4

from the catches and fold them
to the side.
Remove the bulb 5.

Replacing the LED for
10 low-beam headlight and
220 high beam
LED low-beam headlight and
LED high beam can only be
replaced as a complete unit.
Consult a specialist workshop,
Maintenance
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Connect the plug connec- Remove the cover 1.
tion 3. Replacing the light source
for side light
without LED headlight OE
z
Withdraw socket 2 from the

Install cover 1 or cover 2, as headlight housing.
applicable.

10
221
Maintenance
Remove the bulb from the Push the bulb into the bulb Install cover 1.
socket. socket.
Replacing the LED for
Replace the defective bulb. side light
Bulb for parking light The LED side light can be z
replaced only as a complete
unit. Consult a specialist work-
W5W / 12 V / 5 W shop, preferably an authorised
with daytime riding light OE BMW Motorrad dealer.
LED ring light Replacing LED for brake
Handle the glass of the new light and rear light
light source with a clean and Insert the socket 2 into the The LED rear light can be
dry cloth to protect it from con- headlight housing. replaced only as a complete
tamination. unit. Consult a specialist work-

Replacing bulbs for front
10 and rear turn indicators
222 with LED flashing turn indicat-
ors OE
LED flashing turn indicators
can only be replaced as a com-
plete unit. Consult a specialist
Maintenance

Remove the bolt 1. Remove bulb 2 from the light
without LED flashing turn indic- housing by turning anti-clock-
ators OE wise.
z stand on firm, even ground. Replace the defective bulb.
Switch off the ignition. Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED flashing turn indic-
ators OE
Pull the glass out of the re- LED
flector housing at the threaded-
fastener side. Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
the glass free of foreign matter.

10
223
Maintenance
Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Fit screw 1. Withdraw bulb socket 1 from
it in the light housing. the bulb support.
Replacing the licence
plate bulb
Place the motorcycle on its z
Working from the inboard side, Pull the bulb out of the bulb
insert the glass into the light socket.
housing and close the housing.

Replace the defective bulb. Body panels
10 Light source for the Removing the tank cover
224 number plate light Removing front seat ( 126).
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
Maintenance
the glass free of foreign matter.
Insert bulb socket 1 into the

bulb support.
Replacing the additional

z headlight
Remove screws 1 left and
right.
An additional headlight can Remove screws 2.
only be replaced as a complete Remove tank cover 3.
unit. Consult a specialist work-
Insert the bulb into the socket. shop, preferably an authorised

Installing the tank cover gine by connecting leads to the
on-board socket. 10
225
ATTENTION
Contact between crocodile
clips of jump leads and
vehicle
Maintenance
Risk of short-circuit
Use jump leads fitted with fully
Install screws 2.
insulated crocodile clips at both
Ensure that the six holders 2 Install screws 1. ends.
engage in the retaining lugs 3 Installing front seat ( 126).
and the four plugs 5 in the ATTENTION
mounting clips 4. Jump-starting z
Install tank cover 1. Jump-starting with a voltage
ATTENTION greater than 12 V
Damage to the on-board elec-
Excessive current flowing tronics
when the motorcycle is
Make sure that the battery of
jump-started
the donor vehicle has a voltage
Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam- rating of 12 V.
age to the on-board electronics
If the motorcycle has to be Removing front seat ( 126).
jump-started connect the leads When jump-starting the engine,
to the battery terminals; never do not disconnect the battery
attempt to jump-start the en-

from the on-board electrical ative terminal of the discharged lead from the positive termin-
10 system. battery (negative terminal on als.
this vehicle: position 3).
226 NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not use proprietary start-as-
The spring-strut screw can be sist sprays or other products to
used as an alternative to the bat- start the engine.
Maintenance
tery's negative terminal. Installing front seat ( 126).

Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting. Battery
Start the engine of the vehicle Maintenance instructions
Press in lock and open the with the discharged battery
Correct upkeep, recharging and
in the usual way; if the en-
z positive terminal cover 1. storage will prolong the life of
gine does not start, wait a few
Begin by connecting one end the battery and are essential if
minutes before repeating the
of the red jump lead to the warranty claims are to be con-
attempt in order to protect the
positive terminal of the dis- sidered.
starter motor and the donor
charged battery and the other Compliance with the points be-
battery.
end to the positive terminal low is important in order to max-
of the donor battery (positive Allow both engines to idle for a
imise battery life:
terminal on this vehicle: posi- few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads. Keep the surface of the battery
tion 2). clean and dry.
Then connect one end of the Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminals first, Do not open the battery.
black jump lead to the negative Do not top up with water.
terminal of the donor battery then disconnect the second
Be sure to read and comply
and the other end to the neg- with the instructions for char-

ging the battery on the follow- to disconnect the battery from
ing pages. the motorcycle's on-board sys- ATTENTION
10
Do not turn the battery upside tems. You can obtain additional Charging the battery that is
down. information from your authorised 227
connected to the vehicle via
BMW Motorrad dealer. the battery terminals
ATTENTION Damage to the on-board elec-
with auxiliary battery OE
tronics
On-board electronics (e.g. The starting capability of the mo-
Maintenance
Disconnect the battery at
clock) draining connected tor vehicle depends on the state
the battery terminals before
battery of charge of the auxiliary battery,
charging.
Battery is deep-discharged; this as is this is isolated from the
voids the guarantee vehicle electrical system when
the ignition is switched off. ATTENTION
Connect a float charger to the
battery if the motorcycle is to The charging and charge main- Unsuitable chargers connec- z
remain out of use for more tenance measures for the vehicle ted to a socket
than four weeks. battery have no effect on the Damage to charger and vehicle
auxiliary battery. This must be electronics
NOTICE dealt with separately. Use suitable BMW chargers.
The suitable charger is
BMW Motorrad has developed a Charging battery when
available from your authorised
float charger specially designed connected BMW Motorrad dealer.
for compatibility with the elec- Disconnect devices plugged
tronics of your motorcycle. Us- into the sockets.
ing this charger, you can keep
the battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without having

is fully charged. The on-board After charging, disconnect the
10 ATTENTION socket is switched off when this charger's terminal clips from
Recharging a fully happens. the battery terminals.
228
discharged battery via the NOTICE
Comply with the operating in-
power socket or extra socket
structions of the charger.
Damage to the vehicle electron- The battery has to be recharged
ics NOTICE at regular intervals in the course
Maintenance
If a battery has discharged to of a lengthy period of disuse.

the extent that it is completely If you are unable to charge the See the instructions for caring
flat (battery voltage less than battery through the on-board for your battery. Always fully re-
12 V, indicator lights and mul- socket, you may be using a char- charge the battery before restor-
tifunction display remain off ger that is not compatible with ing it to use.
when the ignition is switched your motorcycle's electronics. If
z on) always charge the discon- this happens, charge the battery Removing battery
nected battery with the char- directly at the terminals of the Removing front seat ( 126).
ger connected directly to the battery that is disconnected from Place the motorcycle on its
battery terminals. the vehicle. stand on firm, even ground.
Charge via the charging socket, with alarm system (DWA) OE
Charging a disconnected
with the battery connected If applicable, switch off the anti-
battery theft alarm.
to the motorcycle's on-board
Charge the battery using a
electrical system.
suitable charger. Switch off the ignition.
NOTICE Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
The motorcycle's on-board elec-
tronics know when the battery

Remove the screws 4 on the positive terminal on the right
left and right and work the bat- in the direction of travel. 10
tery 5 holder forward until clear
of the battery. 229
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Maintenance
Installing battery
NOTICE
ATTENTION
If the battery was disconnected
Battery not disconnected in
from the motorcycle for a pro- Position the battery holder 5.
accordance with correct pro-
cedure
longed period of time it will be Install screws 4 on left and z
necessary to enter the current right.
Risk of short-circuit
date in the instrument panel, in Press in the lock and flip open
Always proceed in compliance
order to ensure that the service- the positive terminal cover 1.
with the specified disconnec-
due indicator functions correctly.
tion sequence. ATTENTION
If you want to have the date
Press in the lock and flap up set consult a specialist work- Battery not connected in ac-
the positive terminal cover 1. shop, preferably an authorised cordance with correct pro-
First disconnect the battery BMW Motorrad dealer. cedure
negative lead 3.
Switch off the ignition. Risk of short-circuit
Then disconnect the battery
Insert the battery into the bat-
positive lead 2.
tery compartment, with the

Always proceed in compli- Removing the auxiliary
10 ance with specified installation battery NOTICE
sequence. with alarm system (DWA) OE The alarm function is
230
Install the positive battery Kill switch in operating position automatically activated again after
cable 2. (run). 30 seconds if "Activation after
Close positive terminal cover 1. Switch on the ignition. ignition off" is programmed when
Turn indicators flash once. the alarm function is deactivated
using the radio-operated key and
Maintenance
Confirmation tone sounds once

(if programmed). the ignition is not then switched
DWA has been switched off. on.
with Keyless Ride OE Turn indicators flash once.
Confirmation tone sounds once
(if programmed).
z
DWA has been switched off.
with single seat with radio

Install the negative battery transceiver box OE
cable 3 in direction 6. Opening the radio transceiver
box ( 246).
If applicable, switch on the anti- If the electrical unlocking has
theft alarm. Press the 1 button on the failed, manually unlock the ra-
radio-operated key once. dio transceiver box ( 246).
Installing front seat ( 126).
Setting the clock ( 106).

Remove screws 2.
Remove battery cover 3. 10
without single seat with radio 231
transceiver box OE
Maintenance
Remove screws 1. Remove bolt 1 and loosen
negative battery cable 2.
with single seat with radio Remove bolt 3 and loosen
transceiver box OE positive battery cable 4.
Remove auxiliary battery 5. z
Removing rear seat ( 126). Pull off strap6.
Remove screws 1.
Remove battery cover 2.
Lift radio transceiver box 1 and

support with suitable auxiliary
materials.

Installing the auxiliary with single seat with radio without single seat with radio
10 battery transceiver box OE transceiver box OE
232
Maintenance
Position strap 6 at the level of Mount battery cover 3. Mount battery cover 2.
the battery cover. Install screws 2. Install screws 1.
z Place on radio transceiver Install the rear seat ( 127).
Install auxiliary battery 5.
Fit the positive battery cable 4 box 1.
and install the screw 3.
Fit the negative battery cable 2
and install the screw 1.

with single seat with radio automatically activated when Removing front seat ( 126).
transceiver box OE the ignition is switched off. 10
Activation takes approximately
30 seconds to complete. 233
Turn indicators flash twice.
Confirmation tone sounds
twice (if programmed).
Anti-theft alarm is active.
Maintenance
Fuses
Replacing the main fuse
Install screws 1. Replace faulty fuse 1.
ATTENTION
Close lid and press closed until NOTICE z
the lock engages. Check that Jumpering of blown fuses
If fuse defects recur frequently
nothing is trapped between the Risk of short-circuit and fire
have the electric circuits checked
lid and the case. Never attempt to jumper a by a specialist workshop,
blown fuse. preferably an authorised
with alarm system (DWA) OE Always replace a defective fuse
Switching on ignition ( 79). BMW Motorrad dealer.
with a new fuse of the same
Adjusting the alarm system amperage. Main fuse
( 153).
Switch off the ignition. Switch off the ignition.
If the alarm system is activated, Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground. 40 A (Voltage regulator)
then the alarm system will be
Installing front seat ( 126).

Replace fuses preferably an authorised
10 BMW Motorrad dealer.
234 Fuse box
10 A (Slot 1: instrument
cluster, alarm system (DWA),
Maintenance
ignition lock, diagnostic socket,

coil main relay)
ATTENTION 7.5 A (Slot 2: multifunction
Switch off the ignition. switch left, tyre pressure con-
Removing front seat ( 126). Jumpering of blown fuses trol (RDC))
Pull off connector 1. Risk of short-circuit and fire
z with single seat with radio
Never attempt to jumper a
transceiver box OE
blown fuse.
Always replace a defective fuse 10 A (Slot 1: instrument
with a new fuse of the same cluster, alarm system (DWA),
amperage. ignition lock, diagnostic socket,
coil main relay)
Replace faulty fuse 1 or 2 ac-
cording to assignment. 7.5 A (Slot 2: multifunction
switch left, tyre pressure con-
NOTICE trol (RDC), unlocking for radio
transceiver box)
If fuse defects recur frequently Installing front seat ( 126).
have the electric circuits checked

Diagnostic connector
Releasing the diagnostic 10
connector 235
CAUTION
Incorrect procedure
followed when loosening the
Maintenance
diagnostic connector for the
on-board diagnosis Press locks 1 on both sides. Insert the diagnostic
Motorcycle experiences malfunc- Release diagnostic connector 2 connector 2 into the bracket 3.
tions from bracket 3. The locks 1 engage.
Only have the diagnostic con- The interface to the diagnosis Installing front seat ( 126).
nector loosened by a specialist and information system can be z
workshop or other authorised connected to the diagnostic Chain
persons during your next BMW connector 2.
Service appointment. Lubricating chain
Have the work performed by Securing the diagnostic
ATTENTION
appropriately trained staff. connector
Refer to the vehicle manufac- Disconnect interface for dia- Inadequate cleaning and lub-
turer specifications. gnosis and information system. rication of the drive chain
Removing front seat ( 126). Accelerated wear
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.

Lubricate the drive chain every If measured value is outside per-
10 800 km at the latest. Lubricate mitted tolerance:
the chain more frequently if Adjusting chain sag ( 236).
236 the motorcycle is ridden in wet,
dusty or dirty conditions. Adjusting chain sag
Switch the ignition off and se-
lect neutral.
Maintenance
Clean the drive chain with a

suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant. Use a screwdriver to push the
Wipe off excess lubricant. chain up and down and meas-
ure difference A.
Checking chain sag Chain deflection
z Place the motorcycle on its
Turn the rear wheel until it 30...40 mm (Motorcycle with
reaches the position with the no weight applied, supported
lowest amount of chain sag. on its side stand) Loosen the axle nut 1.
Use the adjusting screws 3 on
with lowered suspension OE left and right to adjust chain
25...35 mm (Motorcycle with sag.
no weight applied, supported Checking chain sag ( 236).
on its side stand) Make sure that the scale read-
ings 2 are the same on left and
right.

Tighten quick-release axle Checking the chain wear
nut 1 to the specified tight- Place the motorcycle on its 10
ening torque. stand on firm, even ground. 237
Rear quick-release axle Engage 1st gear.
in swinging arm Turn the rear wheel in the nor-
mal direction of travel until the
Thread-locking compound: chain is tensioned.
mechanical
Maintenance
Measure chain length over
100 Nm nine rivets underneath the rear
wheel swinging arm.
Permissible chain length
max 144 mm (measured

centre to centre over 10
z
rivets, chain pulled taut)
If the chain has stretched to the
maximum permissible length:
Check that the washer 4 is ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
lying flat against the screw
head 3, correct as necessary.

10
238
Maintenance

Accessories
11
239
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Case for special vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Accessories
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Two-way radio box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Navigation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 z

General instructions sure that the vehicle does not
11 BMW Motorrad recommends
CAUTION infringe the national road-vehicle
Use of other-make products construction and use regulations
240 the use of parts and accessories
applicable in your country.
for your motorcycle that are ap- Safety risk
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Power sockets off to lessen the burden on the Cases
Notes on use of power sockets:
vehicle electrical system.
Open cases
11
Low-wattage electrical accessor-
ies might not be recognised with cases OA 241
Automatic switch-off
by the vehicle’s electronics. In
Power sockets are shut down
such cases, power sockets are
automatically under the following
switched off very shortly after the
circumstances:
ignition is turned off.
Accessories
If the battery charge state is
too low to maintain the motor- Cable routing
cycle's starting capability.
Note the following with regard to
When the maximum load cap-
the routing of cables from sock-
ability as stated in the technical
ets to items of electrical equip-
data is exceeded. z
ment:
During the starting operation. Turn key 1 clockwise.
Make sure that cables do not
impede the rider. Press and hold down yellow
Operating electrical
Make sure that cables do not latch 2 and pull out carry
accessories
restrict the steering angle or handle 3.
You can start using electrical
obstruct handling.
accessories connected to the
Make sure that cables cannot
motorcycle's sockets only when
be trapped.
the ignition is switched on. The
accessory remains operational
if the ignition is subsequently
switched off. Approximately 15
minutes after ignition is turned
off, power sockets are switched

The lid engages with an aud-
11 ible click.
242
Accessories
Push yellow button 1 down, Engage lever 1 in the upper

simultaneously opening the end position to obtain the
case lid. smaller volume.
Engage lever 1 in the lower
z Adjusting the case volume ATTENTION
end position to obtain the lar-
with cases OA ger volume. Closure of carrying handle
Closing cases. with case lock latched
Open case and empty.
Damage to locking tab
Closing cases Make sure that the case lock
with cases OA is at right angles to the forward
direction of travel when you
Turn the lock with the key until
close the carry handle.
it is at right angles to the for-
ward direction of travel. Fold down carry handle 1.
Close the case lid. Turn key 2 anti-clockwise and
withdraw.

Removing cases
with cases OA 11
243
Accessories
Pull red release lever 1 up. Pull red release lever 1 up.
Latching flap 2 pops up. Latching flap 2 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap. Fully open the latching flap.
Turn key 1 clockwise. Lift the case out of the holder
Press and hold down yellow
z
by its carry handle.
latch 2 and pull out carry
handle 3. Install cases
with cases OA
Insert case into brackets 1

and 2 from above.

Maximum payload and
11 maximum permissible
244 speed
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit for
riding with cases fitted, as stated
on the label inside the case.
Accessories
Contact your authorised

BMW Motorrad Retailer if you
Push locking flap 1 down until cannot find your combination of
you feel some resistance. ATTENTION vehicle and cases on the label.
Then push locking flap and red Closure of carrying handle The values for the combination
release lever 2 down simultan- described here are as follows:
z with case lock latched
eously. Damage to locking tab
The latching flap engages. Maximum permissible
Make sure that the case lock speed for riding with
is at right angles to the forward cases fitted to the motorcycle
direction of travel when you
close the carry handle. max 160 km/h
Fold down carry handle 1. Payload per case
Turn key 2 anti-clockwise and
withdraw.
max 8 kg

Case for special vehicle Check that nothing is trapped
with painted case with holder
between the lid and the case. 11
for special vehicle OE 245
Fire extinguisher
Open cases with fire extinguisher with
holder OE
Removing the fire
Accessories
extinguisher
Requirement Hold the fire extinguisher by
The fire extinguisher is located in the carry handle 1 and open
the left case. the latch 2 to release the re-
taining strap 3.
with painted case with holder z
Remove the fire extinguisher.
for special vehicle OE
Open case lock 1 with ignition
Open cases ( 245).
key (arrow).
Pull lock 2 backwards (arrow).
The case lid is unlocked, but
does not spring open on its
own.
Open case lid.
Closing cases
Close case lid and press
closed until the lock engages.

Attaching the fire Two-way radio box
11 extinguisher Opening the radio
NOTICE
246 transceiver box The electrical unlocking has an

after-running period the ignition
with single seat with radio
is switched off.
transceiver box OE
In the default setting, the radio
transceiver box can be opened
Accessories
up to 40 seconds after the igni-

tion has been switched off.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer can encode the after-
Hold the fire extinguisher by running period to different values
(0, 20, 40 or 60 seconds).
z the carry handle 1 and put on
the retaining strap 2. Make
Manually unlocking the
sure that the fire extinguisher
sits on the storage tray. radio transceiver box
Press button 1.
Position the right side of the The radio transceiver box is with single seat with radio
latch 3 on the retaining strap 2 unlocked. transceiver box OE
and close the latch 3. If electrical unlocking has failed, Requirement
the troubleshooting chart in If the electrical unlocking has
chapter "Technical Data" can failed, the radio transceiver box
help. ( 262) can be unlocked manually.
Open lid 2 of the radio trans-
ceiver box. Switch off the ignition.

Removing front seat ( 126). Closing the radio
transceiver box 11
Close lid and press closed until 247
the lock engages. Check that
nothing is trapped between the
lid and the case.
Topcase
Accessories
Opening topcase
Push yellow button 1 forwards,
with topcase OA simultaneously opening the
Insert screwdriver in opening 1. topcase lid.
Adjusting the topcase z

volume
with topcase OA
Open topcase and empty.
Turn key 1 clockwise.

With screwdriver 2 in open- Press and hold down yellow
ing 1, deflect lever 3 (arrow). latch 2 and pull out carry
Open lid 4. handle 3.

Removing the topcase
11 with topcase OA
248
Accessories
Engage lever 1 in the forwards

end position to obtain the lar- ATTENTION
ger volume. Closure of carrying handle
Engage lever 1 in the rear- Turn key 1 clockwise.
z with case lock latched
Press and hold down yellow
wards end position to obtain Damage to locking tab
the smaller volume. latch 2 and pull out carry
Make sure that the topcase
Close the topcase. handle 3.
lock is vertical when you close
Closing topcase the carry handle.
with topcase OA Fold down carry handle 1.
The handle engages with an
Press down firmly on topcase audible click.
lid to close. Turn key 2 anti-clockwise and
withdraw.

Push the rear of the topcase
onto the topcase carrier plate. 11
249
Accessories
Pull red lever 1 to the rear. Pull red lever 1 to the rear.
Latching flap 2 pops up. Latching flap 2 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap. Fully open the latching flap.
Take a firm grip of the handle Push locking flap 1 forwards
until you feel some resistance. z
and lift the topcase out of the
holder. Then push locking flap and
red release lever 2 forwards
Installing topcase simultaneously.
with topcase OA The latching flap engages.
Engage the topcase in front

holders 1 of the topcase carrier
plate.

Maximum payload and Navigation system
11 maximum permissible with preparation for navigation
250 speed system OE
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit for Securing navigation
riding with topcase fitted, as device
stated on the label inside the
NOTICE
Accessories
topcase.
Contact your authorised
The navigation preparation
BMW Motorrad Retailer if you
ATTENTION option is compatible with the
cannot find your combination of
BMW Motorrad Navigator IV and
Closure of carrying handle vehicle and topcase on the label.
the BMW Motorrad Navigator V.
z with case lock latched The values for the combination
Damage to locking tab described here are as follows:
NOTICE
Make sure that the topcase Maximum speed for rid-
lock is vertical when you close ing with a loaded top- The latching system of the
the carry handle. case Mount Cradle is not designed to
protect against theft.
Fold down carry handle 1.
max 160 km/h Always remove the navigation
The handle engages with an
system and stow it away safely
audible click. Payload of topcase as soon as you finish your ride.
Turn key 2 anti-clockwise and
withdraw.
max 5 kg

Removing navigation
device and installing 11
cover 251
ATTENTION
Dust and dirt on the
Mount Cradle contacts
Accessories
Damaged contacts
Always reinstall the cover as
Turn ignition key 1 anti-clock- Insert the navigation device 1
soon as you finish your ride.
wise. at the bottom and swing it to-
Pull the lock retainer 2 to the wards the rear in one rotational
left. movement.
z
Press the lock 3 in. The navigation device is heard
Mount Cradle is unlocked and to engage.
cover 4 can be removed to the Push the lock retainer 2 all the
front in a swivelling motion. way to the right.
Lock 3 is locked.
Turn ignition key 4 clockwise.
The navigation device is se-
cured and the ignition key can Turn ignition key 1 anti-clock-
be removed. wise.
Pull the lock retainer 2 all the
way to the left.
Lock 3 is unlocked.

Push lock 3 all the way to the Operating navigation
11 left. system
The navigation device 4 is un-
252 locked. NOTICE
Tilt the navigation device 4
downwards and remove. The description below is based
on the Navigator V. The Navig-
ator IV does not support all the
Accessories
possibilities described here.

The navigation system is oper-
NOTICE ated using the Multi-Controller 1
and the rocker button MENU 2.
Only the latest version of the
z BMW Motorrad communication Turn the Multi-Controller 1
system is supported. A software up and down
update of the BMW Motorrad
In the compass and Mediaplayer
Insert cover 1 in the lower sec- communication system may
page: increase or decrease the
tion and swing to the top with be necessary. If this is the
volume of a Bluetooth-connected
a rotational movement. case, consult your authorised
BMW Motorrad communication
BMW Motorrad dealer.
The cover engages with an system.
audible click. If the BMW Motorrad Navigator In the BMW special menu: select
Push lock retainer 2 to the is installed and the operating menu item.
right. focus is switched to the Nav-
Turn ignition key 3 clockwise. igator, ( 135), several of its
The cover 1 is secured. functions can be operated from
the handlebars.

Tilt Multi-Controller 1 briefly Press rocker button MENU 2 Home: Starts navigation to
to the left and right down home address (greyed if no 11
Switch between the main pages Switch operating focus to home address has been
defined). 253
of the Navigator: Pure Ride view.
Map view Mute: Switch automatic navig-
Compass In detail, the following functions ation announcements off or on
Mediaplayer can be controlled: (off: a crossed-out lips symbol
Map view appears in the top line of the
Accessories
BMW special menu
My Motorcycle page Turn up: Enlarge map section display). "Speak" will still activ-
(Zoom in). ate navigation announcements.
Long tilt Multi-Controller 1 to Turn down: Reduce map sec- All other acoustic outputs re-
the left and right tion ( Zoom out). main switched on.
Activate certain functions on the Switch off display: Deactivate
Navigator display. An arrow to
Compass page the display. z
the right or to the left above the Turning increases or Dial home number: Dials the
corresponding button area on the decreases the volume of a home phone number saved in
display indicates a function that BMW Motorrad communication the Navigator (not shown un-
can be activated in this way. system connected via less a telephone is connected).
Bluetooth. Diversion: Activates the diver-
Long-push to the right to sion function (not shown unless
BMW special menu a route is active).
activate this function.
Speak: Repeat most recent Skip: Skips the next waypoint
navigation announcement. (not shown unless the route
Long-push to the left to Waypoint: Save current loca- has waypoints).
activate this function. tion as a favourite.

My Motorcycle system connected via If there are two or more active
11 Turn: Changes the number of Bluetooth. warnings the number appears
data shown. below the warning triangle.
254 Indicator and warning Touching the warning triangle
Touch a data field on the
display to open the menu for messages when more than one warning
selecting data. is active opens a list of all the
The values available fr selection warnings.
depend on the optional extras Additional information appears as
Accessories
installed on the vehicle. soon as a message is selected.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Detailed information cannot be
The Mediaplayer function is avail- displayed for all warnings.
z able only with a Bluetooth device
supporting the A2DP standard, Indicator and warning messages Special functions
for example a BMW Motorrad from the motorcycle are indic- Integration of the BMW Motorrad
communication system. ated by an appropriate symbol 1 Navigator can result in deviations
Mediaplayer which appears at the top left in from the descriptions in the op-
Long-push to the left: Play the map view. erating instructions for the Navig-
preceding track. ator.
NOTICE
Long-push to the right: Play
If a BMW Motorrad commu- Reserve fuel level warning
next track.
Turning increases or nication system is connected, The settings for the fuel gauge
decreases the volume of a warnings are accompanied by an are not available as the reserve
BMW Motorrad communication acoustic signal. warning is transmitted from
the vehicle to the Navigator.

When this message is displayed, A maximum of five VINs can be
pressing the message will cause saved in this way. 11
the next filling station to be It is then no longer necessary to
displayed. enter the PIN when the Navigator 255
is switched on by ignition ON on
Date and time display any of these vehicles.
The Navigator sends the time If the Navigator is removed from
and date to the motorcycle. the vehicle while switched on, a
Accessories
Transfer of this data to the security prompt is issued asking
instrument cluster must be for the PIN to be entered.
activated in the SETUP menu for
the instrument cluster. Screen brightness
Screen brightness is adjusted
Security settings by the motorcycle while the unit z
The BMW Motorrad Navigator V is cradled. Manual input is not
can be secured against unau- necessary.
thorised use with a four-digit PIN Automatic setting can be
(Garmin Lock). If this function is switched off in the display
activated, while the Navigator is settings for the Navigator if
cradled on the motorcycle and desired.
the ignition is switched on you
are prompted to add the mo-
torcycle to the list of secured
vehicles. If you answer "Yes" at
this prompt, the Navigator stores
the VIN of this vehicle.

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256
Accessories

Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
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257
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 z
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 260
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 260

Care products Washing the vehicle Diminished braking effect, risk of
12 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
accident
Apply the brakes in good time
258 that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re-
to allow the friction and heat to
and care products you can mover to soften and wash off
dry the brake discs and brake
obtain from your authorised insects and stubborn dirt on
pads.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. painted parts prior to washing
The substances in BMW the motorcycle.
ATTENTION
Care
CareProducts have been tested To prevent stains, do not wash

in laboratories and in practice; the vehicle immediately after it Effect of road salt intensified
z they provide optimised care and has been exposed to strong sun- by warm water
protection for the materials used light and do not wash it in the Corrosion
in your vehicle. sun. Use only cold water to wash off
Make sure that the vehicle is road salt.
ATTENTION washed frequently, especially
Use of unsuitable cleaning during the winter months.
ATTENTION
and care products To remove road salt, clean the
Damage to vehicle parts motorcycle with cold water im- Damage due to high water
Do not use solvents such as mediately after every trip. pressure from high pressure
cellulose thinners, cold clean- cleaners or steam cleaners
WARNING Corrosion or short circuit, dam-
ers, fuel or the like, and do
not use cleaning products that Wet brake discs and brake age to labels, seals, hydraulic
contain alcohol. pads after vehicle wash, after brake system, electrical system
riding through water and in and the motorcycle seat
rainy conditions

Exercise restraint when using Do not use insect-remover Radiator
a steam jet or high pressure pads or cleaning pads with Clean the radiator regularly to 12
cleaning equipment. hard, scouring surfaces. prevent overheating of the en- 259
gine due to inadequate cooling.
NOTICE Trim panel components
For example, use a garden hose
Clean the trim panels with water with low water pressure.
The case and topcase do not and BMW plastic care emulsion.
have any surface coating. The ATTENTION
Care
following care steps will ensure Windscreens and lenses
the best-possible appearance: made of plastic Bending of radiator fins z
Remove road salt and corrosive Clean off dirt and insects with a Damage to radiator fins
deposits immediately at the end soft sponge and plenty of water. Take care not to bend the radi-
of the journey with cold water. ator fins when cleaning.
NOTICE
Cleaning easily Soften stubborn dirt and insects
Rubber
damaged components by covering the affected areas Treat rubber components with
with a wet cloth. water or BMW rubber-care
Plastics products.
ATTENTION Chrome
ATTENTION
Use plenty of water and BMW
Use of unsuitable cleaning Shampoo to carefully clean Application of silicone sprays
agents chrome, particularly if it has to rubber seals
Damage to plastic surfaces been exposed to road salt. Use Damage to the rubber seals
Do not use cleaning agents chrome polish for additional Do not use silicone sprays
that contain alcohol, solvents or treatment. or care products that contain
abrasives. silicon.

Paint care BMW Motorrad recommends Spray the brake and clutch
12 Washing the vehicle regularly
BMW tar remover for removing lever pivots and the main and
specks of tar. Remember to wax side stand pivots with a suit-
260 will help counteract the long-
the parts treated in this way. able lubricant.
term effects of substances that
damage the paint, especially if Preserve bright metal and
Protective wax coating
your vehicle is ridden in areas chrome-plated parts with an
with high air pollution or natural BMW Motorrad recommends acid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline).
applying only BMW car wax or
Care
sources of dirt, for example tree

resin or pollen. products containing carnauba Stand the motorcycle in a dry
z Remove particularly aggressive wax or synthetic wax. room in such a way that there
substances immediately, how- It is time to rewax the paint- is no load on either wheel
ever, as otherwise the paint can work when water "puddles" on (preferably using the front-
be affected or become discol- the surface, instead of forming wheel and rear-wheel stand
oured. Substances of this nature beads. from BMW Motorrad).
include spilt fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid and bird droppings. Laying up the Restoring motorcycle
We recommend BMW vehicle motorcycle to use
polish or BMW paint cleaner for
Cleaning the motorcycle. Remove the protective wax
this purpose.
coating.
Marks on the paintwork are par- Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank. Cleaning the motorcycle.
ticularly easy to see after the
vehicle has been washed. Re- Removing battery ( 228). Installing battery ( 229).
move stains of this kind imme- Removing the auxiliary battery Installing the auxiliary battery
diately, using cleaning-grade ( 230). ( 232).
benzene or petroleum spirit on a Comply with checklist ( 166).
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.

Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
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261
Screw connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Country relevant encoding for
sound signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Function key assignment . . . . . . . . . . 279
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Technical data
Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
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Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Chassis and suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Troubleshooting chart
13 Special functions or optional equipment for authorities do not function or only while driving.
262 Possible cause Rectification
Plug connection for auxiliary battery is disconnec- Insert bridge in isolating plug ( 80)
ted.
The engine does not start:
Technical data
Possible cause Rectification

Side stand extended and gear engaged Engage neutral or fold in the side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank Refuel.
z Battery flat Charge battery when connected.
Overheating protection for starter motor has been Allow the starter motor to cool down for
activated. Starter motor can only be operated for approx. 1 minute before using it again.
a limited period of time.

The Bluetooth connection is not established.
Possible cause Rectification 13
The steps required for pairing were not carried Check the necessary steps for pairing in the oper- 263
out. ating instructions for the communication system.
The communication system was not connected Switch off the helmet's communication system
automatically despite successful pairing. and reconnect it after a minute or two.
Technical data
Too many Bluetooth devices are saved on the All pairing entries on the helmet are deleted (see
helmet. the communication system operating instructions).
There are other vehicles with Bluetooth-capable Avoid simultaneously pairing with more vehicles.
devices in the vicinity.
Bluetooth connection is interrupted.
Possible cause Rectification z
The Bluetooth connection to the mobile end Switch off energy saving mode.
device is interrupted.
The Bluetooth connection to the helmet is inter- Switch off the helmet's communication system
rupted. and reconnect it after a minute or two.
The volume in the helmet cannot be adjusted. Switch off the helmet's communication system
and reconnect it after a minute or two.

The telephone book is not displayed in the TFT display.
13 Possible cause Rectification
264
The phone book was not transmitted to the Confirm transmission of the phone data ( 150)
vehicle. when pairing the mobile device.
Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display.
Possible cause Rectification
Technical data
Navigation from the BMW Motorrad Connec- The BMW Motorrad Connected App is opened on
ted App was not transmitted. the connected mobile end device prior to depar-
ture.
The route guidance cannot be started. Secure the mobile device's data connection and
check the map data on the mobile end device.
z

Screw connections
Front wheel Value Valid
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265
Brake caliper to telescopic fork
M10 x 45 38 Nm
Clamp of quick-release axle
Technical data
M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws
six times in alternate sequence
19 Nm
Axle screw in quick-release
axle, front
M20 x 1.5 50 Nm
z
Rear wheel Value Valid
Rear quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M24 x 1.5 100 Nm
mechanical

Mirror arm Value Valid
13 Mirror (lock nut) to clamping
266 piece
M10 x 1.25 Left-hand thread, 22 Nm
Adapter to clamping block
M10 x 14 - 4.8 25 Nm
Technical data

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded
13
91 ROZ/RON 267
min 87 AKI
Fuel tank capacity approx. 15 l
Reserve fuel approx. 3.5 l
Technical data
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity approx. 3.0 l, with filter change
Specification SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2, Additives
(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible
because they can attack coated components z
of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil.
Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil ad-
ditives, because they can have a detrimental ef-
fect on clutch operation. Do ask your authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer for the engine oils suit-
able for your motorcycle.
BMW recommends

Engine
13 Location of engine number Top right of crankcase
268
Engine type A24A08
Engine design Water-cooled 2-cylinder four-stroke engine with
four valves per cylinder operated via rocker arms,
two overhead camshafts and dry-sump lubrication
Technical data
Displacement 853 cm3

Cylinder bore 84 mm
Piston stroke 77 mm
Compression ratio 12.7:1
Nominal output 57 kW, - at engine speed: 7500 min-1
z
with reduction of power to 35 kW OE 35 kW, - at engine speed: 6500 min-1
Torque 83 Nm, - at engine speed: 6000 min-1
with reduction of power to 35 kW OE 63 Nm, - at engine speed: 4500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1
Idle speed 1250+50 min-1, vehicle at standstill
Exhaust emissions standard Euro 4

Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch (anti-hopping)
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Transmission
Gearbox type Claw-shifted 6-speed manual gearbox integrated
in the engine housing
Technical data
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.821, Primary transmission ratio
1:2.833, 1st gear
1:2.067, 2nd gear
1:1.600, 3rd gear
1:1.308, 4th gear
1:1.103, 5th gear
1:0.968, 6th gear z

Rear-wheel drive
13 Type of final drive Chain drive
270
Type of rear suspension Double arm aluminium swinging arm
Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 17/44
Frame
Technical data
Frame type Bridge-type steel frame in shell construction

Type plate location Frame, front left at steering head
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right by steering head
Chassis and suspension

z
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 170 mm, at front wheel
with lowered suspension OE 150 mm, at front wheel

Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Double arm aluminium swinging arm
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Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable
rebound stage damping and spring preload
Spring travel at rear wheel 170 mm, at rear wheel
with lowered suspension OE 150 mm, at rear wheel
Technical data
Brakes
Front wheel
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis-
ton floating calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal z
Brake disc thickness, front 4.5 mm, When new
min 4.0 mm, Wear limit
Play of brake controls (Front brake) 0.7...1.7 mm, measured on the piston

13 Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1-piston
272 floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Brake disc thickness, rear 5.0 mm, When new
min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
Technical data
Blow-by clearance of the footbrake lever 1.9...2.1 mm, On the limit position for the foot-
brake lever on the footrest plate.
Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets An overview of currently approved tyres is avail-
z able from your authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer
or on the Internet at bmw-motorrad.com.
Speed category, front/rear tyres T, required at least: 190 km/h

Front wheel
Front wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
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Front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19" MTH2
Tyre designation, front 110/80 R 19
Load index, front tyre 59
Permissible front-wheel imbalance max 5 g
Technical data
Balance weight for front wheel (One half of the max 80 g
weights must be attached to the left and the
other half to the right of the wheel rim)
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17" MTH2 z
Tyre designation, rear 150/70 R 17
Load index, rear tyre 69
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g
Balance weight for the rear wheel (One half of max 80 g
the weights must be attached to the left and the
other half to the right of the wheel rim)

13 Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold
274 2.5 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, Two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Electrical system
Technical data
Main fuse 40 A, Voltage regulator

Fuse box 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system
(DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, coil main
relay
7.5 A, Slot 2: multifunction switch left, tyre pres-
z sure control (RDC)
with single seat with radio transceiver box OE 10 A, Slot 1: instrument cluster, alarm system
(DWA), ignition lock, diagnostic socket, coil main
relay
7.5 A, Slot 2: multifunction switch left, tyre pres-
sure control (RDC), unlocking for radio transceiver
box

Fuses All circuits are protected electronically. If a circuit
has been switched off by the electronic fuse, the 13
circuit is once again active after having switched 275
on the ignition and as soon as the activating fault
has been eliminated.
Electrical rating of on-board sockets 5A
Battery
Technical data
Battery type AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat)
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 10 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8J-9E z
Light source
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W
with LED headlight OE LED
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 12 V 55 W
with LED headlight OE LED
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
with daytime riding light OE LED ring light
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED

13 Light source for the number plate light
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
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with LED flashing turn indicators OE LED
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
with LED flashing turn indicators OE LED
Technical data
Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2255 mm, through number plate carrier
with lowered suspension OE 2240 mm, through number plate carrier
Height of motorcycle min 1225 mm, Over windscreen, at DIN unladen
weight
z
with lowered suspension OE 1210 mm, Over windscreen, at DIN unladen
weight
Width of motorcycle 922 mm, with mirrors
850 mm, without mounted parts
Front-seat height 815 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
with seat, low OE 790 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
with comfort seat OE 830 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
with lowered suspension OE 770 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight

Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel
with seat, low OE
1830 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
1790 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
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with comfort seat OE 1870 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
with lowered suspension OE 1750 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
Weights
Technical data
Vehicle kerb weight 273 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 440 kg
Maximum payload 216 kg
Riding specifications z
Top speed >185 km/h

Country relevant encoding for sound signals
13 Code 0 Germany DIN
278
Code 1 France, police
Code 2 France, gendarmerie
Code 3 Netherlands, 2-tone
Code 4 Italy, police
Technical data
Code 5 Austrian police

Code 7 Sweden
Code 8 Siren ECE (HiLo)
Code 9 Siren US (air horn)
z Code A Siren US (single-button operation)
Code B Siren California (single-button operation)

Function key assignment
Special functions Depending on the equipment and customer re-
13
quest, the function keys F1 to F4 can be as- 279
signed with special functions. To change the en-
coding, consult a specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Visual warning light + sound signal
Technical data
Radio PTT1
Radio PTT2
Radio PTT3
Cruising Light
Saving road speed z
Special output
No function
Switching function Button, keyed
Switch, locking
Function button assignment ex works
with Cruising Light OE F2 = Cruising Light
with radio preparation OE F1 = radio PTT1, keyed
F2 = radio PTT2, keyed

13 with km/h instrument cluster for special
F3 = radio PTT3, keyed
F4 = save speed, keyed
280 vehicle OE
Special functions
Encodable special functions Depending on the equipment and customer
Technical data
request, the following special functions can be

encoded. To change the encoding, consult a
specialist workshop, preferably an authorised
Alternating frontal light
Flash pattern
z
Flash sequence
Visual warning light electrical connection

Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
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services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Service
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Maintenance confirmations . . . . . . . . 286
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Service confirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

BMW Motorrad Service specialist workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad mobility
14 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
an authorised BMW Motorrad services
dealer.
282 network of dealerships in place If you have a new BMW motor-
to look after you and your motor- In order to help ensure that your cycle, you are protected by vari-
cycle in more than 100 countries. BMW is always in optimum ous of the BMW Motorrad mo-
Authorised BMW Motorrad Re- condition, BMW Motorrad bility services in the event of a
tailers have the technical inform- recommends compliance with breakdown (e.g. BMW break-
Service
ation and the technical know- the maintenance intervals down assistance, breakdown re-
how to reliably carry out all main- specified for your motorcycle. covery, vehicle transport).
tenance and repair work on your Have all maintenance and re- Find out from your authorised
z BMW. pair work that is carried out con- BMW Motorrad Retailer which
You can locate your nearest au- firmed in the "Service" chapter in mobility services are offered.
thorised BMW Motorrad Retailer this manual. For generous treat-
by visiting our website: ment of claims submitted after Maintenance work
bmw-motorrad.com the warranty period has expired, BMW pre-delivery check
evidence of regular maintenance
WARNING Your authorised BMW Motorrad
is essential.
Retailer conducts the BMW pre-
Maintenance and repair work delivery check before handing
not in compliance with cor- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer can provide informa- over the vehicle to you.
rect procedure
Risk of accident due to con- tion on BMW services and the
BMW Running-in Check
sequential damage work undertaken as part of each
service. The BMW running-in check must
BMW Motorrad recommends be carried out between 500 km
having work of this nature car- and 1200 km.
ried out on the vehicle by a

BMW Service The service-due indicator in the
The BMW Service is carried out display reminds you about one 14
once a year; the extent of ser- month or 1000 km in advance
283
vicing can vary, depending on when the time for a service is
the age of the vehicle and the approaching, on the basis of the
distance it has covered. Your au- programmed values.
thorised BMW Motorrad Retailer
To find out more about service
confirms that the service work
Service
go to:
has been carried out and enters
the date when the next service bmw-motorrad.com/service
will be due. z
The following maintenance
Riders who cover long distances schedule lists the scopes of
in a year might have to bring in maintenance work required for
their vehicles for service before your vehicle:
the next scheduled date. It is
to allow for these cases that a
maximum odometer reading is
entered as well in the confirma-
tion of service. Servicing has to
be brought forward if this odo-
meter reading is reached before
the next scheduled date for the
service.

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Service

Maintenance schedule
1 BMW Running-in check 14
2 BMW Service standard 285
scope
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
4 Check valve clearance
Service
5 Replace all spark plugs
6 Replace air filter element
7 Check or replace air-filter
element z
8 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first)
b if the vehicle is used off-
road, annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first).
c for the first time after one
year, then every two years

Maintenance confirmations
14 BMW Service standard scope
286 The repair tasks in the BMW Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance
work applicable for your vehicle may vary.
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Checking coolant level
Checking/adjusting clutch play
Service
Checking front brake pads and brake discs for wear

Checking the rear brake pads and brake disc for wear
z Check the brake fluid level, front and rear
Visual inspection of the brake lines, brake hoses and connections
Check the tyre pressures and tread depth
Checking and lubricating the chain drive
Checking ease of movement of side stand
Check the centre stand's ease of movement
Checking steering-head bearing
Check the lights and signalling equipment
Function test, engine start suppression
Final inspection and check of roadworthiness
Setting the service date and service for remaining distance with BMW Motorrad diagnosis system
Checking battery charge state
Confirm BMW service in on-board literature

BMW pre-delivery
check
BMW Running-in
Check
14
carried out carried out 287
at at
at km
Next service
Service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier z
at km
Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

14
BMW Service Work performed
288
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Renewing all spark plugs

Renewing air cleaner insert
at the latest
Checking or replacing air filter element
at
z or, when reached earlier
(for maintenance)
Oil change in telescopic front forks
at km Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
289
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier
(for maintenance) z
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
290
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

at the latest
at
(for maintenance)
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
291
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
at the latest
at
(for maintenance) z
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
292
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

at the latest
at
(for maintenance)
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
293
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
at the latest
at
(for maintenance) z
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
294
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

at the latest
at
(for maintenance)
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
295
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
at the latest
at
(for maintenance) z
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
296
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

at the latest
at
(for maintenance)
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
297
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
at the latest
at
(for maintenance) z
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
298
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service

at the latest
at
(for maintenance)
Notes
Stamp, signature

14
299
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
at km
Service
at the latest
at
(for maintenance) z
Notes
Stamp, signature

Service confirmations
14 The table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and pur-
300 chased special promotions.
Work performed at km Date
Service

Work performed at km Date
14
301
Service
z

14
302
Service

Appendix
Certificate for electronic immobil-
15
iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 303
Certificate for Keyless Ride . . . . . . . . 306

Certificate for tyre pressure control
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Appendix
Certificate for TFT instrument
cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
z

FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi-
Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly
Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party
ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance
(1) This device may not could void the user’s
cause harmful inter- authority to operate the
ference, and equipment.
(2) this device must accept
any interference
received, including
interference that may
cause undesired
Approbation de informations avec la clé de Toute modification
la FCC contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été
annulaire. approuvée expressément
Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa-
présente dans le conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut
commutateur d'allumage des règles de la FCC. Son annuler l'autorisation
utilisation est soumise aux accordée à l'utilisateur pour
deux conditions suivantes : utiliser le dispositif.
(1) Le dispositif ne
doit pas produire
d'interférences
nuisibles, et
Certifications
BMW Keyless Ride ID Device Canada:

Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
USA:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
USA, Canada
Any changes or modifications not expressly
Product name: BMW Keyless Ride ID Device approved by the party responsible for
FCC ID: YGOHUF5750 compliance could void the user’s authority to
IC: 4008C-HUF5750 operate the equipment.

Declaration Of Conformity
We declare under our responsibility that the product
BMW Keyless Ride ID Device (Model: HUF5750)
camplies with the appropriate essential requirements of the article 3 of the R&TIE and the other relevant
provisions, when used for its intended purpose. Applied Standards:
1. Health and safety requirements contained in article 3 (1) a)
• EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011; Information technology equipment- Safety
2. Protection requirements with respect to electromagnetic compatibility article 3 (1) b)
• EN 301 489-1 (V1 .9.2, 09/2011 ), Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements
• EN 301 489-3 (V1.4.1, 08/2002) Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for short
range devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz
3. Means of the efficient use of the radio frequency spectrum article 3 (2)
• EN 300 220-1 & -2 (V2.4.1, 05/2012), electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM); Short
range devices (SRD); Radio equipment tobe used in the 25 MHz to 1000 MHz frequency range with power Ieveis
ranging up to 500 mW;
Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods.
Part 2: Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 ofthe R&TIE directive
The product is Iabeted wilh the CE marking:
Velbert, October 15th, 2013

Benjamin A. Müller
Product Development Systems
Car Access and Immobilization – Electronics
Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
Steeger Straße 17, D-42551 Velbert

Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)
FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 FCC ID: MRXBC5A4

IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC5A4
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
RSS standard(s). radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
interference, and et
(2) This device must accept any interference (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
received, including interference that may brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
cause undesired operation. brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

Declaration of Conformity Turkey
Robert Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH, ICC6.5in
Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster tipi telsiz sisteminin 2014/53/EU
nolu yönetmeliğe uygun olduğunu beyan eder.
For all Countries without EU AB Uygunluk Beyanı'nın tam metni, aşağıdaki
internet adresinden görülebilir: http://cert.bosch-
carmultimedia.net
Technical information
BT operating frq. Range: 2402 – 2480 MHz
Brazil
BT version: 4.2 (no BTLE)
BT output power: < 4 dBm Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário,
WLAN operating frq. Range: 2412 – 2462 MHz isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra
WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do
WLAN output power: < 20 dBm mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a
sistemas operando em caráter primário.
Manufacturer and Address
Manufacturer:
Robert Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH
Adress: Robert Bosch Str. 200,
31139 Hildesheim, GERMANY

Canada Mexico
This device complies with Industry Canada’s La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
licence-exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC siguientes dos condiciones:
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
conditions: cause interferencia perjudicial y
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar
(2) this device must accept any interference, cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda
including interference that may cause undesired causar su operación no deseada.
operation of the device.
Taiwan, Republic of
Changes or modifications not expressly approved 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法規定:
by the party responsible for compliance could 第十二條
void the user's authority to operate the 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公
equipment. 司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率
或變更原設計之特性及功能。
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio 第十四條
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合
aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne 法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil 善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, 前項合法通信，
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
compromettre le fonctionnement. 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫
療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

Thailand Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
เครื่ องโทรคมนาคมและอุปกรณ์น้ ี d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
มีความสอดคล้องตามข้อกําหนดของ กทช. aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
(This telecommunication equipments is in doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil
compliance with NTC requirements) doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
United States (USA) compromettre le fonctionnement.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s
licence-exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

3 ASC remove, 228
16 360° marker strobe
operate, 97
Control, 14 Technical data, 275
Engineering details, 188 Bluetooth, 140
312
operate, 113 Pairing, 141
A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Reading, 39, 71 Brake fluid
ABS Self-diagnosis, 169 Checking fluid level, front, 202
Engineering details, 184 Auxiliary battery Checking fluid level, rear, 203
Reservoir, front, 13
Index
operate, 111 install, 232

Self-diagnosis, 169 remove, 230 Reservoir, rear, 13
z Status indicators, 39, 69 Special functions, 80 Brake pads
Accessories Auxiliary headlights Checking front, 201
General instructions, 240 operate, 91 checking rear, 201
Actuality, 7 Average values Running in, 171
Alarm reset, 104 Brakes
triggering, 154 ABS Pro in detail, 186
Alarm function B ABS Pro depending on riding
deactivating, 155 Battery mode, 175
Ambient temperature Charging a disconnected Adjusting brake lever, 160
Outside temperature battery, 228 Checking function, 200
warning, 31, 59 Charging battery when Safety instructions, 173
Reading, 31, 59 connected, 227
Technical data, 271
Anti-theft alarm, 151 Indicator light for vehicle
Indicator light, 19 voltage, 32, 60 C
Warning, 35, 62 install, 229 Cases, 241
Maintenance instructions, 226

Chain Cruise-control system Diagnostic connector
Adjusting sag, 236 Control, 14 Position on the vehicle, 20 16
Checking sag, 236 operate, 121 releasing, 235
313
Checking wear, 237 Cruising light securing, 235
Lubricating, 235 Function, 91 Dimensions
Check control operate, 92 Technical data, 276
Dialogue box, 49 DTC
Reading, 49 D Engineering details, 188
Index
Checklist, 166 Damping Indicator and warning light , 40,
Clock Adjusting element, 11 72 z
Adjusting, 104, 106, 139 Date operate, 114
Control, 18 Adjusting, 106 Self-diagnosis, 170
Clutch Daytime riding lights switching off, 114
Adjusting play, 205 Automatic daytime riding switching on, 115
Adjusting the clutch lever, 159 light, 93
Checking function, 204 Manual daytime riding light, 92 E
Checking play, 204 Deactivating Electrics
Alarm function, 155 Technical data, 274
Technical data, 269
motion sensor, 153 Emergency call
Coolant Automatically in the event of a
Checking fill level, 205 Default settings, 156
light fall, 88
Fill-level indicator, 13 DESA
Control, 14 Automatically in the event of a
Indicator light for excess
operate, 116 severe fall, 89
temperature, 33, 63
Language, 86
Topping up, 206
manual, 87

operate, 86 F Left multifunction switch, 14
16 Reading, 43 Frame
Technical data, 270
Left side of vehicle, 11
314 Emergency off switch (kill switch) Multifunction display, 24
Front seat
Control, 16 install, 126 Multifunction switch, right, 16
operate, 86 Lock, 11 My Vehicle, 144
Emissions warning light, 33, 63 remove, 126 Right side of vehicle, 13
Engine Front-wheel stand SETUP, 104
Index
Emissions warning light, 33, 63 Installing, 197 TFT display, 46, 48

Indicator light for engine Fuel Under the rider's seat, 20
z control, 64 Fuel reserve, 42
Indicator light for engine Refuelling, 177 H
electronics, 34, 64 refuelling with Keyless Hazard warning flashers
starting, 167 Ride, 178, 179 Control, 14
Technical data, 268 Technical data, 267 operate, 94
Engine oil Fuel reserve Headlight
Checking fill level, 198 Range, 138 Adjusting headlight beam
Filler neck, 11 Warning, 41, 73 throw, 159
Oil level dipstick, 11 Fuses Headlight beam throw, 158
Technical data, 267 Position on the vehicle, 20 Right- or left-hand traffic, 158
Topping up, 200 Replacing, 233 Headlight courtesy delay
feature, 90
Engine run-on circuit
G Heated handlebar grips
switching on/off, 83 General views Control, 16
Equipment, 7 Indicator and warning lights, 22,
operate, 124
45
Instrument panel, 18, 19 Horn, 14

I Fuel filler cap, unlocking, 178, Replacing the light source for
Ignition
switching off, 80
179 brake and tail light, 221 16
Lock the handlebars, 82 Replacing the low-beam
switching on, 79 315
Switching off ignition, 83 headlight, 218
Immobiliser Switching on ignition, 82 Replacing the side light, 220
Emergency key, 83 Warning, 32, 59, 60 Technical data, 275
Reserve key, 80 Keys, 79, 81 Turn indicators, 222
Warning, 31
Index
Warning for defective bulb, 34,
Instrument panel L 61
Adjusting the brightness of the Light signals Lights z
backlighting, 107 Operating the front stop Automatic daytime riding
Adjusting the units, 108 signal, 98 light, 93
Ambient-light brightness Operating the rear stop Control, 14
sensor, 19 signal, 99 Headlight courtesy delay
Overview, 18, 19 Lighting feature, 90
Photosensor, 18 Replacing the additional Headlight flasher, operating, 90
headlight, 224
High-beam headlight,
J Replacing the high beam, 218 operating, 90
Jump-starting, 225 Replacing the LED for low- Low-beam headlight, 89
beam headlight and high
K Manual daytime riding light, 92
beam, 220
Keyless Ride Parking lights, operating, 90
Replacing the LED for side
Battery of the radio-operated Side light, 89
light, 221
key is discharged or loss of the Lights-off setting
radio-operated key, 84 Replacing the licence plate
operate, 100
bulb, 223
Electronic immobiliser EWS, 83

Loudspeaker Motorcycle O
16 Microphone, 102 Care, 257 Odometer and tripmeters
Control, 18
Lowered suspension Cleaning, 257
316 Resetting trip distance
Restrictions, 164 Lashing, 180
Luggage Laying up, 260 recorder, 103
Instructions for loading, 164 Parking, 175 Official-user speedometer
Saving road speed, 110
Multifunction display, 18
M Off-road mode
Index
Adjusting the display, 107

Maintenance Adjusting, 119
General instructions, 196 Control, 14
z Engineering details, 190
Maintenance schedule, 285 operate, 102, 103
Off-roading, 172
Maintenance confirmations, 286 Overview, 24
On-board computer
Maintenance intervals, 282 Quitting SETUP, 105
in the multifunction
Marker strobe Select display, 102 display, 102
operate, 95 SETUP, 104 in the TFT display, 109
Media Multifunction switch On-board voltage
operate, 149 General view, left side, 14
Warning, 32, 60
Menu General view, right side, 16
Call up, 134 Operating focus
Mirrors N change, 135
Adjusting, 158 Navigation
operate, 147 P
Mobility services, 282 Pairing, 141
Motion sensor Parking, 175
deactivating, 153
Parking light, 90
Phone
operate, 149

Power socket Rider info status line Shift assistant
Notes on use, 241 Adjusting, 136, 137 Engineering details, 193 16
Position on the vehicle, 11 Rider's Manual Gear not trained, 73
Stowage, 127 317
Pre-Ride-Check, 168 Riding, 171
Pure Ride Riding mode, 119 Shifting gear
Overview, 46 Riding specifications Recommendation to
Technical data, 277 upshift, 44, 138
R Riding time Siren
Index
RDC
Resetting, 104 operate, 101
Engineering details, 192
Running gear Sound signals z
Warnings, 36, 66
Technical data, 270 operate, 100
Rear fog light
Running in, 171 Spark plugs
operate, 94
Technical data, 275
Rear seat S
install, 126, 127 Speed Limit Info
Safety instructions Switching on or off, 137
remove, 126 for brakes, 173
Rear-wheel drive Speedometer, 18, 19
For riding, 164 Spring preload
Technical data, 270
Service, 282 Adjusting, 161
Redline warning
Service-due indicator, 42, 74 Adjusting element, 13
Warning light, 18
SETUP Tool, 20
Refuelling, 177 Quit, 105
with Keyless Ride, 178, 179 Starting, 167
reset, 109
Remote control Control, 16
select, 104
Replacing battery, 85 Steering lock
Rev. counter, 18, 19 Locking, 79
Rev. counter, 138

T TFT display, 19 Two-way radio box
16 Technical data
Battery, 275
operate, 134, 135, 136 manual unlocking, 246
Overview, 46, 48 operate, 246
318 Brakes, 271
Select display, 131 Type plate
Chassis and suspension, 270
Threaded fasteners, 265 Position on the vehicle, 13
Clutch, 269
Toolkit Tyre pressure monitoring RDC
Dimensions, 276 Position on the vehicle, 20 Reading, 35, 65
Electrical system, 274 Topcase
Index
Tyres
Engine, 268 operate, 247 Checking inflation
z Engine oil, 267 Torques, 265 pressure, 207
Frame, 270 Traction control Checking tread depth, 207,
Fuel, 267 ASC, 186, 188 208
Light source, 275 DTC, 188 Pressures, 274
Rear-wheel drive, 270 Transmission Recommendation, 208
Riding specifications, 277 Technical data, 269 Running in, 171
Spark plugs, 275 Trim panels Technical data, 272
Standards, 7 Installing the tank cover, 225 Top speed, 165
Transmission, 269 Removing the tank cover, 224
Weights, 277 Trip meter V
reset, 103 Value
Wheels and tyres, 272 Reading, 49
Telltale lights, 19 Troubleshooting chart, 262
Turn indicators Vehicle
Overview, 22, 45 Restoring to use, 260
Control, 14
operate, 95 Vehicle Identification Number
Position on the vehicle, 13

W Weights
Warning lights, 19
Overview, 22, 45
Payload table, 11 16
Technical data, 277
Warnings 319
Wheels
ABS, 39, 69 Change of size, 208
Anti-theft alarm, 35, 62 Checking rims, 207
ASC, 39, 71 Installing the front wheel, 211
Bulb faulty, 34, 61
Index
Installing the rear wheel, 215
Coolant temperature, 33, 63 Removing front wheel, 209
DTC, 40, 72 Removing rear wheel, 214 z
Emissions warning light, 33, 63 Technical data, 272
Engine control unit, 64 Windscreen
Engine electronics, 34, 64 Adjusting, 159
EWS, 31
Fuel reserve, 41, 73
Gear not trained, 73
Mode of presentation, 25, 49
My Vehicle, 144
On-board voltage, 32, 60
Outside temperature
warning, 31, 59
RDC, 36, 66
Warnings, overview, 26, 52

16
320
Index

Details described or illustrated Original rider’s manual, printed in
in this booklet may differ from Germany.
the vehicle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market spe-
cification. No claims will be en-
tertained as a result of such dis-
crepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
© 2018 Bayerische Motoren

Werke Aktiengesellschaft
80788 Munich, Germany
Not to be reproduced by any
means whatsoever, wholly or
in part, without the written per-
mission of BMW Motorrad, After
Sales.

Important data for refuelling:
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
min 87 AKI
Fuel tank capacity approx. 15 l
Reserve fuel approx. 3.5 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, One-up, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, One-up, tyre cold
You can find further information on all aspects of your vehicle at:
bmwmotorrad.com
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