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Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data Dealership details
Model Person to contact in Service department
Vehicle
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Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted
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Important data for refuelling
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
with OE Regular unleaded (RON 91): 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded
(fuel grade, usable with power-
and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 16 l
Reserve fuel 4l
Tyre pressure
Tyre
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Welcome to BMW BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly
provide advice and assistance.
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid-
BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your
community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and
Familiarise yourself with your new safe.
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic BMW Motorrad.
situations.
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21 Tyre pressure monitoring
the end of this Rider's Manual if Standard status RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
you want to find a particular topic indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
or item of information. Status indicators with on- Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
1 General instructions . . . . . 5 board computer OE . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . 49
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Status indicators with Emergency off switch (kill
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . 6 tyre-pressure monitoring switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 (RDC) OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Grip heating OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 102 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
6 Engineering details . . . . . 71 Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . 103 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Brake system with BMW Mo- Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . 128
torrad ABS OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Tyre pressure monitoring Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Riding specifications . . . . . . . 133
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . 76 Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . 118
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Cleaning easily damaged 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 BMW Motorrad service . . . . . 136
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General instructions
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
uctions
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Overview Specific instructions on OE Optional extra
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as-
just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with
6 al will provide you with an initial
ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex-
overview of your motorcycle. All
Indicates the end of an tras originally ordered.
maintenance and servicing work
on the motorcycle is documented item of information.
OA Optional accessory
in Chapter 10. This record of the You can obtain option-
Instruction.
uctions
maintenance work you have had al accessories through

performed on your motorcycle is your authorised BMW
Result of an activity.
a precondition for generous treat- Motorrad dealer; optional
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Equipment Technical data
When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and 1
motorcycle, you chose various power ratings stated in the 7
items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual are quoted to the
Rider's Manual describes option- standards and comply with the
al extras (OE) offered by BMW tolerance requirements of the
and selected optional accessor- Deutsche Institut für Normung
uctions
ies (OA). This explains why the e.V. Versions for individual
manual may also contain de- countries may differ.
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General views
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Underneath the battery-compartment
al views
cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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10
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General view, left side
1 Adjuster for headlight beam 2
throw (underneath the in- 11
strument cluster) ( 55)
2 Seat lock ( 56)
3 Engine-oil filler neck and oil
dipstick ( 87)
al views

2
12
al views

General view, right side
1 Fuel filler neck ( 68) 2
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 13
( 91)
3 Coolant-level indicator
( 93)
4 Power socket ( 76)
al views
5 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 52)
6 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 92)
Underneath the seat
2 1 Table of tyre pressures
14 2 Screwdriver blade, cross-
head/Torx 25
3 Screwdriver handle
4 Rider's Manual
5 Helmet holder ( 56)
al views
6 Location of first-aid kit (OA)

7 On-board toolkit service kit
( 86)
Underneath the
battery-compartment 2
cover 15
1 Battery ( 112)
2 Location of puncture-repair
kit (OA)
al views

Handlebar fitting, left
2 1 Operating the on-board
16 computer OE ( 41)
2 Horn
3 Flashing turn indicators,
left ( 48), Hazard warn-
ing flashers ( 49)
al views
4 High-beam headlight and

headlight flasher ( 47)

Handlebar fitting, right
1 Emergency off switch (kill 2
switch) ( 50) 17
2 Starter button ( 62)
3 Grip heating OE ( 51)
4 Flashing turn indicators,
right ( 48), Hazard warn-
al views
ing flashers ( 49)

5 Cancel button, flashing turn
indicators ( 49), Pushbut-
ton, cancel hazard warning
Instrument cluster
2 1 Telltale lights ( 22)
18 2 Speedometer
3 Operation of the
stopwatch OE ( 44)
Set the clock ( 40)
4 Multifunction display
al views
( 22)
5 Select readings ( 40)
Reset the tripmeter ( 41)
Headlight
1 Low-beam headlight 2
2 High-beam headlight 19
3 Side lights
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2
20
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Status indicators
Status indicators
Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3
21
Status indicators with on-board com-
puter OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status indicators with tyre-pressure
monitoring (RDC) OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
icators
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warnings issued by the on-board
Standard status Telltale lights Service-due indicator
3 indicators
22 Multifunction display
icators

1 High-beam headlight If the next service is due in less
panied by the 'General' warning Status indicators with
light showing yellow. The word on-board computer OE 3
"Service" remains permanently
visible. Multifunction display 23
If the service-due indicat-
or appears more than a
month in advance of the actual
due date or if the word "Service"
icators
does not show permanently even

If the motorcycle covers long dis- though a service is overdue, the
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If no gear is engaged, the Status indicators Standard warnings
3 'neutral' telltale light also with tyre-pressure Mode of presentation
lights up.
24 monitoring (RDC) OE
Coolant temperature
The horizontal bars above
the temperature symbol
indicate the coolant temperature.
icators
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars above
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page. 3
25
icators
Warning symbols 1 and 2 can

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Warnings, overview
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26 Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)
play
EWS appears on
the display.
icators
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
Lights up red Temperature sym- Coolant temperature too high ( 27)

Electronic immobiliser active converter; a hazardous situation If the coolant level is too low.
General warning light shows can result if the engine cuts out Check the coolant level ( 93) 3
yellow. unexpectedly. If the coolant level is too low:
Do not run the fuel tank dry. 27
Topping up coolant ( 93)
Warning-triangle symbol
appears on the display. The fuel tank contains no more
The coolant temperature is too
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
EWS appears on the display. high.
The key being used is not au- Reserve fuel If possible, ride in the part-load
icators
thorised for starting, or commu- range to cool down the engine.

nication between key and engine In traffic jams, switch off the
4l engine, but leave the ignition
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3 the display. dealer.
Riding when engine-oil
28 The engine is running in Insufficient engine oil pressure is low can result
emergency operating mode. pressure in engine damage.
Engine power might be reduced Warning light for engine-oil Do not continue your journey.
and this can cause hazardous pressure flashes. Have the fault rectified as
situations, particularly if you at- The oil pressure in the lube-oil quickly as possible by a
icators
tempt to overtake other road system is too low. Stop immedi- specialist workshop, preferably
users. ately and switch off the engine if an authorised BMW Motorrad
Engine power level might be the warning light shows. dealer.
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Low-beam headlight, parking road is in the shade.
(OE) 29
light, rear-light, brake-light or Ride carefully and think well
turn-indicator bulb defective. ahead.
Visually inspect to ascertain
which bulb is defective. ABS status
indicators OE
icators
Replacing high-beam/low-beam
headlight bulb ( 105)
Mode of presentation
Replacing parking-light bulb
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30 The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad ABS start on
page ( 72), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
icators

Warnings, overview
Meaning 3
Flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 32) 31
Lights up ABS fault ( 32)

icators

Self-diagnosis not completed on situations that can lead to If the critical value is close
3 ABS warning light flashes. an ABS fault ( 73). to the limit of the permiss-
Have the fault rectified as ible tolerance range, the reading
32 quickly as possible by a is accompanied by the 'General'
The ABS function is not specialist workshop, preferably warning light showing yellow. If
available, because self- an authorised BMW Motorrad the tyre pressure registered by
diagnosis did not complete. The dealer. the sensor is outside the per-
motorcycle has to move forward missible tolerance range, the
icators
a few metres for the wheel RDC status 'General' warning light shows red.
sensors to be tested.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
indicators OE The detailed descriptions relating
Mode of presentation to BMW Motorrad RDC start on
that the ABS function is not
Warnings, overview
Meaning 3
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted 33
play tolerance ( 34)
The critical tyre
pressure flashes
icators
Flashes red Appears on the dis- Tyre pressure outside permitted toler-
play ance ( 34)
The critical tyre
Tyre pressure close to limit shown by the RDC system. Use If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
3 of permitted tolerance the public air line at a petrol sta- essential to adapt your style of
General warning light shows tion or motorway service area to riding accordingly.
34 adjust the tyre pressure by this
yellow. Correct the tyre pressure at the
amount. earliest possible opportunity.
Warning-triangle symbol
appears on the display. Tyre pressure outside Have the tyre checked for
permitted tolerance damage by a specialist
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
icators
General warning light workshop, preferably an

Measured tyre pressure is close authorised BMW Motorrad
flashes red.
to the limit of permitted toler- dealer.
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The motorcycle has not yet ac- with the link between the RDC Motorcycle is fitted with wheels
celerated past the threshold of control unit and the sensors. not equipped with RDC sensors. 3
approximately 30 km/h. The Move to another location and Fit wheels and tyres equipped
observe the RDC readings. As- 35
RDC sensors do not start trans- with RDC sensors.
mitting signals until the motor- sume that a permanent fault
cycle reaches a speed above this has not occurred unless the One or two RDC sensors have
threshold ( 74). 'General' warning light comes failed.
Increase speed above this on to accompany the symp- Have the fault rectified by a
icators
threshold observe the RDC toms. Under these circum- specialist workshop, preferably
readings. Assume that a per- stances: an authorised BMW Motorrad
Have the fault rectified by a dealer.
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This error message appears Seek the advice of a specialist
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ride check completes. ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
36
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a sig-
nificant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
icators
monitoring system can remain

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Operation
Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . . 38 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4
37
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . . 39 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
eration
On-board computer OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Tyre pressure monitoring
Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Ignition switch and Switching on ignition Switching off ignition
4 steering lock
38 Keys
You receive one master key and
one spare key. Please consult
the information on the electronic
immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost
eration
or mislaid ( 39).
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and seat lock
Turn the key to position 1. Turn the key to position 2.
Locking handlebars Electronic immobiliser are specific to your motorcycle
(EWS) and they are transmitted via the 4
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
Protection against theft The ignition is not enabled for 39
The electronic immobiliser helps starting until the key has been
protect your BMW motorcycle recognised as "authorised" for
from theft, and this enhanced se- your motorcycle.
curity is at your disposal without A spare key attached to
eration
any need for you to set paramet- the same ring as the ig-
ers or activate additional systems. nition key used to start the en-
The engine of a motorcycle fit- gine could "irritate" the electron-
Turn the handlebars all the way
legitimacy of all applications for The clock is now set and the
4 replacement/extra keys. If you time appears on the display.
want to have a lost key barred,
40 you have to bring with you all Odometer and
the other keys that belong to tripmeters
the motorcycle. A key that has
been barred can subsequently be Selecting readings
cleared and reactivated for use. Switch on the ignition.
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with OE On-board computer:

Clock Press and hold down button 1.
Setting clock
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Tripmeter 1 (Trip I) On-board computer OE
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Selecting readings 4
Tyre pressures (OE)
Switch on the ignition. 41
Warnings, if applicable
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
eration
Press button 2.
Ambient temperature the temperature drops below this
4 threshold for the first time.
42 Average speed
eration
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When the motorcycle is at a
the corresponding amount of fuel Range
used. 4
Resetting average 43
consumption
Switch on the ignition.
Select average consumption.
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Press and hold down button 1.

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The range readout indicates how
shown as soon as the fuel level Stopwatch back temporarily to the odometer
4 can be measured exactly. reading. Similarly, the stopwatch
When the motorcycle is propped continues timing if you temporar-
44 on its side stand the slight angle ily switch off the ignition.
of inclination means that the
sensor cannot register the fuel Operating stopwatch
level correctly. This is the reason
why the range is calculated only
eration
when the motorcycle is on the

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You can switch from the odo-
Using stopwatch as Lap- ON: Stopwatch operated by
Timer means of the INFO button on 4
the handlebar fitting.
OFF: Stopwatch operated by 45
means of button 2 in the in-
strument cluster.
To confirm the setting, press
button 1 and button 2 at
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the same time and hold

Press button 2 while the stop- them down until the reading
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Redline warning Activating redline warning the same time and hold
4 them down until the reading
changes.
46 The settings are accepted and
the display returns to its most
recent reading.
The most recent setting is re-
tained if you do not confirm the
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new settings.
Tyre pressure
The redline warning indicates
Press button 1 and button 2
right is the rear tyre pressure. When the engine is not
-- -- appears directly after the running you can switch on 4
ignition is switched on, because the lights by switching on the ig-
the sensors do not transmit tyre nition and either switching on the 47
pressures until the motorcycle high-beam headlight or operating
accelerates to 30 km/h. the headlight flasher.
Indicates a reading for tyre
pressure. High-beam headlight
eration
Repeatedly press button 2 un- Lights

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Press the bottom section of Switching off parking
4 full-beam headlight switch 1. lights
The high-beam headlight is Switch the ignition on and then
48 switched on until you release off again.
the button (headlight flasher). Parking lights switched off.
Switching on parking
lights
Turn indicators
eration
Switch off the ignition. Switching on left flashing

turn indicators Press button 1 for the left-
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Cancelling turn indicators warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary. 4
If you press a turn-indicat- 49
or button with the ignition
switched on, the turn-indicator
function is activated instead of
the hazard warning flashers, and
eration
remains active until you release

the button. The hazard warning
Press button 2 for the right- flashers recommence flashing as
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Press cancel button 3. soon as the button is released.
The hazard warning flashers Emergency off switch
4 are switched on. (kill switch)
Left/right turn indicator telltale
50 lights flash.
Switch off the ignition.
The hazard warning flashers
continue to operate.
Left and right turn indicator
eration
telltale lights are off.

A Normal operating position
Switching off hazard
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Grip heating OE Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding the 4
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the 51
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
eration
2 Heating off.
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Turn adjusting screw 1 Mirrors
4 counter-clockwise.
Adjusting mirrors
Span between handlebar grip
52 and clutch lever decreases.
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
eration
Changing the position of

the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-
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Adjusting spring preload Basic setting of spring
for rear wheel preload, rear 4
Remove the seat ( 56) 53
Turn adjusting screw as far
as it will go counter-clock-
wise, then back it off 12
clicks. (Full load of fuel, with
rider 85 kg)
eration
with OE Lowered suspension:

Your motorcycle's hand- Turn adjusting screw as
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Install the seat ( 56) Tyres
4 Checking tyre pressure
Damping
54 Make sure the ground is level
Damping and firm and place the motor-
Damping must be adapted to cycle on its stand.
suit spring preload. An increase
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
in spring preload requires firmer
pair the motorcycle's hand-
eration
damping, a reduction in spring

ling characteristics and increase
preload requires softer damping.
If you want to increase damp- the rate of tyre wear.
Adjusting damping for
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Have the headlight set accord- Consult a specialist work-
Tyre pressure, front
ingly by a specialist workshop, shop, preferably an au- 4
preferably an authorised BMW thorised BMW Motorrad deal-
Motorrad dealer. er, if you are unsure whether 55
2.5 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold) Commercially available ad- the headlight basic setting is
hesive tape will damage the correct.
Tyre pressure, rear plastic lens of the light.
Adjusting headlight beam
Consult a specialist workshop,
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4 oncoming traffic.
56
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Use the ignition key to unlock

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Pass the steel cable through 57
the helmet and hook it onto
bracket 1.
Install the seat ( 56)
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Riding
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Riding
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Safety instructions Settings of the spring-strut and Do not ride your motorcycle after
5 Rider's equipment
shock-absorber system consuming alcohol, drugs and/or
Imbalanced load medication.
60 Do not ride without the correct Loose clothing
clothing. Always wear: Insufficient tyre pressure Risk of poisoning
Helmet Poor tyre tread Exhaust fumes contain carbon
Motorcycling jacket and Etc. monoxide, which is colourless
trousers and odourless but highly toxic.
Riding
Gloves Correct loading Inhaling the exhaust fumes

Boots Overloading and imbal- therefore represents a
z anced loads can adversely health hazard and can even
This applies even to short jour-
Catalytic converter Risk of fire Tampering with the
If misfiring causes unburned fuel Temperatures at the exhaust are control unit of the 5
to enter the catalytic converter, high. electronic engine- 61
there is a danger of overheating Flammable materials (e.g. management system
and damage. hay, leaves, grass, clothing Tampering with the engine
For this reason, observe the fol- and luggage, etc.) could ignite control unit can damage
lowing points: if allowed to come into contact the motorcycle and cause acci-
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
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with the hot exhaust pipe. dents.

Do not attempt to start or run Do not permit flammable materi- Do not tamper with the engine
the engine with a spark-plug als to come into contact with the
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Checklist Starting Starting engine.
5 Use the following checklist to Side stand
62 check important functions, set- You cannot start the motorcycle
tings and wear limits before you with the side stand extended and
ride off. a gear engaged. The engine will
Brakes switch itself off if you start it with
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear the gearbox in neutral and then
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Clutch engage a gear before retracting

Shock absorber setting and the side stand.
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Tyre-tread depth and tyre
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Switch on the ignition. matically interrupted if bat- warning lights and telltale lights 5
Pre-ride check is performed. tery voltage is too low. Recharge are switched on in succession:
the battery before you start the Telltale light for high-beam 63
( 63)
ABS self-diagnosis is engine, or use jump leads and a headlight and left turn indicator
performed. ( 64) donor battery to start. telltale light
The engine starts. General warning light, showing
yellow, and neutral telltale light
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If the engine refuses to start,

consult the troubleshooting Warning light for fuel down to
chart in the section entitled reserve and right turn indicator
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are switched off in reverse se- few metres for the wheel sensors If an indicator showing an ABS
5 quence. to be tested. fault appears when ABS self-dia-
If a needle did not move or if a Phase 1 gnosis completes:
64 warning light or telltale light did Test of the diagnosis-compat- You can continue to ride. Bear
not show as specified above: ible system components with in mind that the ABS function
Some malfunctions cannot the motorcycle at a standstill. is not available.
be indicated if one of the ABS warning light flashes. Have the fault rectified as
warning lights fails to show. quickly as possible by a
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Make sure that all the warning specialist workshop, preferably

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and telltale lights come on in the an authorised BMW Motorrad
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Exceeding the specified en- efficiency by exerting greater Brakes
gine speeds while running pressure on the levers.
How can stopping 5
in will lead to increased engine New brake pads can ex-
wear. distance be minimised? 65
tend stopping distance by a
Keep to the specified engine Each time the brakes are applied,
significant margin.
speeds for running in. a load distribution shift takes
Apply the brakes in good time.
place with the load shifting for-
Do not exceed the rpm limits
Tyres ward from the rear to the front
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recommended for running in.

wheel. The sharper the motor-
New tyres have a smooth sur- cycle decelerates, the more load
Running-in speed
face. This must be roughened by
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the rider's full force applied to Wet brakes Oil or grease on brakes
5 the brake levers; under these cir- After the motorcycle has Oil and grease on the brake
cumstances the dynamic shift been washed, ridden
66 in load distribution cannot keep discs and pads considerably
through water or ridden in diminish braking efficiency.
pace with the increase in de- the rain, the brake discs and Especially after repair and main-
celeration and the tyres cannot pads might be wet and the tenance work, make sure that the
transmit the full braking force to brakes might not take effect brake discs and brake pads are
the surface of the road. ABS has
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immediately. free of oil and grease.

to intervene to keep the front
Apply the brakes in good time
wheel from locking; this increases Dirt or mud on brakes
until the brakes have dried out.
z stopping distance.
When riding on loose sur-
pads more frequently and replace motorcycle with the side stand On a gradient, the motor-
the brake pads in good time. extended. cycle should always face 5
Slowly lean the motorcycle to uphill; select 1st gear.
Parking your 67
the side until its weight is taken Lock the steering lock.
motorcycle by the stand and dismount to
the left. Removing motorcycle
Placing motorcycle on
from side stand
side stand If the motorcycle is on the
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side stand, the surface of Unlock the steering lock.

If the ground is soft or un- From the left, grip the handle-
the ground will determine wheth-
even, there is no guaran- bars with both hands.
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Placing motorcycle on Excessive movements Refuelling
5 centre stand OA could cause the centre
Fuel is highly flammable. A
stand to retract, and the
68 If the ground is soft or un- naked flame close to the
motorcycle would topple in
even, there is no guaran- fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
consequence.
tee that the motorcycle will rest plosion.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
firmly on the stand. Do not smoke. Never bring a
torcycle with the centre stand
Always check that the ground naked flame near the fuel tank.
extended.
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under the stand is level and Fuel expands when hot.

firm. Check that the motorcycle is
Fuel escaping from an
standing firmly.
z Switch off the engine. overfilled tank could make its way
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if they come into contact with the filler neck. protective cap. 5
fuel.
Recommended fuel 69
Leaded fuel will destroy the grade
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel. 95 ROZ/RON (Super un-
leaded)
Make sure the ground is level
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Engineering details
Engineering details
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
6
ABS OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 71
Tyre pressure monitoring

RDC OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
details

Brake system with to turn and directional stability is registers the actual circum-
6 BMW Motorrad ABS OE is maintained irrespective of the stances, the system reacts in-
condition of the road surface. stantly and adjusts braking force
72 How does ABS work? accordingly to achieve optimum
The amount of braking force that What are the effects of braking.
can be transferred to the road surface irregularities?
depends on factors hat include Humps and surface irregularit- Rear wheel lift
the coefficient of friction of the ies can cause the wheels to lose Even under severe braking, a
details
road surface. Loose stones, ice contact temporarily with the road high level of tyre grip can mean
and snow or a wet road all have surface; if this happens the brak- that the front wheel does not
much lower coefficients of fric- ing force that can be transmit- lock up until very late, if at all.
What is the design riding conditions can lead to a What significance
baseline for BMW fault message being issued. devolves on regular 6
Motorrad ABS? Exceptional riding maintenance?
conditions: 73
Within the limits imposed by Invariably, a technical sys-
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en- Riding for a lengthy period with
tem cannot perform beyond
sures directional stability on any the front wheel lifted off the
the abilities dictated by its level
surface. The system is not op- ground (wheelie).
of maintenance.
Rear wheel rotating with the
details
timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW

that apply under extreme com- motorcycle held stationary by
Motorrad ABS is always main-
petitive situations off-road or on applying the front brake (burn-
tained in optimum condition, it
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is essential for you to comply
momentum take over and even The control unit can adminis- Tyre-pressure ranges
6 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to trate four sensors, so two dif- The RDC control unit differenti-
counteract their effects. ferent sets of wheels with RDC ates between three air-pressure
74 sensors can be alternated on ranges, all of which are paramet-
Tyre pressure the motorcycle. An error mes- erised for the motorcycle:
monitoring RDC OE sage is issued if wheels without Air pressure within permitted
sensors are fitted to a motorcycle tolerance.
Function equipped with an RDC control Air pressure close to limit of
details
A sensor integrated into each unit. permitted tolerance.

tyre measures the air temperat-
Temperature Air pressure outside permitted
ure and the air pressure inside
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Accessories
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
7
75
Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Case OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
ssories
Topcase OA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

General instructions without constituting a safety haz- Power socket
7 BMW Motorrad recommends
ard. Country-specific official au-
Ratings
thorisation does not suffice as
76 the use of parts and accessories assurance. Tests conducted by
for your motorcycle that are ap-
these instances cannot make
proved by BMW for this purpose.
provision for all operating con-
Genuine BMW parts and ac- ditions experienced by BMW mo-
cessories and other products torcycles and, consequently, they
ssories
which BMW has approved can

are not sufficient in some circum-
be obtained from your authorised stances.
BMW Motorrad dealer, together
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tem is minimised, the supply to Luggage Payload of cases
the power socket is cut off ap-
Correct loading 7
proximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is switched off, and it is Overloading and imbal- 77
with OA Case:
also temporarily interrupted dur- anced loads can adversely
ing the start procedure. affect the motorcycle's handling. 8 kg
Do not exceed the permissible Maximum permissible
Cable routing gross weight and be sure to speed for riding with
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The cables from the power sock- comply with the instructions on cases fitted to the motorcycle
et to the auxiliary device must be loading.
routed in such a way that they: with OA Case:
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Position the luggage strap ap-
Maximum permissible Payload of luggage carri-
7 speed for riding with top- er
propriately to hold the item of
luggage and down to the lug-
78 case fitted to the motorcycle
with OA Luggage carrier: gage rack.
with OA Topcase:
10 kg
180 km/h
Note the maximum permissible Lashing luggage
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payload of the tank rucksack. Remove the seat ( 56)

Payload of tank rucksack
The black lever marked Closing cases
RELEASE is for removing and 7
attaching the case.
79
Opening cases
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Pull the grey release lever

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Press the case lid against the Installing case
7 case body.
The case volume adapts to the
80 contents.
Removing cases
Turn the lock barrel in the RE-
LEASE direction.
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Pull the black release lever

Push lock straps 2 out and pull (RELEASE) up.
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Hook the case into bottom
Secure attachment Topcase OA
Opening topcase 7
81
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Remove screws 1.
If a case wobbles or is difficult
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Check that nothing is trapped Removing topcase
7 between the lid and the case.
Push locking lever 2 down.
82
The lever engages with an
audible click.
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Fully open locking lever 2.

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Installing topcase hooks 4 are securely seated in
the corresponding keepers. 7
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Maintenance
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
8
85
On-board toolkit service kit . . . . . . . . . . 86
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Brake system, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
tenance
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
General instructions On-board toolkit
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de- service kit
86 scribes straightforward proced- Your authorised BMW Motor-
ures for checking and replacing rad dealer can provide the on-
certain wear parts. board toolkit service kit that you
Special tightening torques are lis- will need if you are considering
ted as applicable. The tightening undertaking more extensive work.
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torques for the threaded fasten- You will find information on un-
ers on your motorcycle are listed dertaking work of this nature in
in the section entitled "Technical the Repair Manual on the DVD/ 1 Extending tool holder
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4 Electric torch Checking the oil level with the and place the motorcycle on its
LED bulb engine cold or after no more than centre stand. 8
a short ride will lead to misinter-
5 Socket pretation; this in turn, means that 87
3x open-ended spanner, for the engine will be operated with
example for connecting and the incorrect quantity of oil.
disconnecting leads to battery In order to ensure that the en-
terminals gine oil level is read correctly,
tenance
check the oil level only after a

6 Adapter lengthy trip.
Adapter for 1/4" bits
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If the oil level is below the MIN
8 mark:
Top up the engine oil ( 88)
88
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected by
a specialist workshop, prefer-
tenance
ably an authorised BMW Mo-

torrad dealer.
Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part Pour engine oil in through filler
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Topping up engine oil neck 1 until it reaches the spe-
Under these circumstances have an authorised BMW Motorrad
the brake system checked by a dealer. 8
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad Brake pads 89
dealer. Checking front brake pad
Incorrect working practices thickness
endanger the reliability of Brake pads worn past
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the brakes. the minimum permissible

Have all work on the brake sys- brake-pad thickness can cause
Visually inspect the left and
tem performed by a specialist a reduction in braking efficiency
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Checking rear brake pad
8 thickness
90 Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
brake-pad thickness can cause
a reduction in braking efficiency
and under certain circumstances
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they can cause damage to the

brake system.
In order to ensure the dependab- Visually inspect brake pads 1
Brake-pad wear limit,
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Brake fluid
Checking brake-fluid 8
level, front brakes 91
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
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efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at Check the brake fluid level in
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
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Checking brake-fluid
8 level, rear brakes
92 A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
tenance
Check the brake-fluid level at

regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, front Make sure the ground is level
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Coolant
Checking coolant level 8
Make sure the ground is level 93
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
tenance
Brake fluid level, rear Coolant level

Lift the side panel up to re-
8 move.
94
tenance
Remove screws 1 securing the Slip the side section behind the
right
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Install two screws 1 an authorised BMW Motorrad The locations of the marks are
dealer. indicated on the edge of the tyre, 8
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
Tyres an arrow. 95
Checking tyre tread depth If the tyre tread no longer com-

Your motorcycle's handling plies with the minimum legally
and grip can be impaired required tread depth:
tenance
even before the tyres wear to Replace tyre.

the minimum tyre tread depth
permitted by law. Rims
Wheels RDC label OE Motorrad dealer or specialist
8 Approved wheels and
workshop to the fact that the
wheel is fitted with an RDC
96 tyres sensor.
For each size of tyre BMW Mo-
torrad tests certain makes, and Removing front wheel
approves those that it certifies Place the motorcycle on an
as roadworthy. If BMW Motorrad auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
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has not approved the wheels and recommends the BMW Motor-
tyres, it cannot assess their suit- rad rear-wheel stand.
ability or provide any guarantee Install the rear-wheel stand
Incorrect tyre-removal pro-
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely. 8
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel 97
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Install the front wheel stand
( 102)
tenance
Once the calipers have Force the brake pads slightly

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8 Do not damage the ABS ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
sensor on the left-hand side There is a risk of damaging
98
when rolling out the wheel. parts of the front brake,
particularly the BMW Motorrad
ABS, in the course of the pro-
cedure described below.
tenance
Take care not to damage the

brake system, in particular the
ABS sensor with cable and the Slip spacing bushing 6 onto
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99
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Raise the front wheel, insert Tighten securing screws 1 to

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8 rad rear-wheel stand.
Install the rear-wheel stand
100 ( 103)
with OA Centre stand:
Place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
tenance
Remove screw 2 for the brack- Place a support underneath

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Roll the rear wheel into position
at the rear-wheel adapter. 8
Seat the rear wheel on the
rear-wheel adapter. 101
tenance
Turn silencer 3 to its initial po- Tighten the clamp on the silen-
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Front-wheel stand Installing front wheel
8 Use stand
102 A front-wheel stand for simple, Place the motorcycle on an
safe changing of the front wheel auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad
is available from BMW Motorrad. recommends the BMW Motor-
The BMW special tool number rad rear-wheel stand.
is 36 3 970 and the front-wheel Install the rear-wheel stand
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stand is available from your au- ( 103)

thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. with OA Centre stand:
Tighten screw 2 for the brack- Place the motorcycle on its
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rearengine The BMW Motorrad front centre stand.
Use locating pins 3 to set the Installing rear-wheel
front-wheel stand to the de- stand 8
sired height. Make sure the ground is level
Centre the front-wheel stand 103
and firm and place the motor-
relative to the front wheel and cycle on its stand.
push it against the front axle.
tenance
Apply uniform pressure to push

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it is easier for other users to
8 oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
104 soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
The bulb is pressurised and
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can cause injury if dam-

aged.
Push the rear-wheel stand from Lift the motorcycle upright, Wear protective goggles and
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Replacing high-beam/low-
beam headlight bulb 8
If it is not standing firmly, 105
the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
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supported.
Remove cover 2 (low-beam Disengage spring clips 5 from
Make sure the ground is level
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Bulb for high-beam
8 headlight
106
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for low-beam head-

light
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H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Close and lock spring clips 5. Install cover 2 (low-beam head-
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Bulb for parking light
Turn the handlebars to the 8
left to facilitate access. 107
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
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Turn bulb socket 3 counter-

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Turn bulb socket 3 clockwise Install cap 1. Remove screws 1.

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Replace the defective bulb.
Bulb for tail light/brake 8
light 109
P21/5W / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb.
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Install the bulb housing with Pull the glass out of the reflect-
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Replace the defective bulb.
8 Bulbs for flashing turn
110 indicators, front
R10W / 12 V / 10 W
with OE White turn indicators:
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
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Bulbs for flashing turn

indicators, rear Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1.
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engine running can cause electric from the on-board electrical Start the engine of the vehicle
shock. system. with the discharged battery 8
Do not touch parts of the igni- in the usual way; if the en-
tion system when the engine is gine does not start, wait a few 111
running. minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
A short-circuit can res-
starter motor and the donor
ult if the crocodile clips
battery.
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of the jump leads are accident-

ally brought into contact with the Allow both engines to idle for a
motorcycle. few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
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Battery pens, warranty claims will not be Charging battery when
8 Maintenance instructions
accepted. connected
If the motorcycle is to be out of
112 Correct upkeep, recharging and Charging the connected
use for more than four weeks,
storage will prolong the life of battery directly at the bat-
disconnect the battery or con-
the battery and are essential if tery terminals can damage the
nect a suitable trickle charger to
warranty claims are to be con- vehicle electronics.
the battery.
sidered. Always disconnect the battery
tenance
Compliance with the points be- BMW Motorrad has de- from the on-board circuits be-
low is important in order to max- veloped a float charger spe- fore recharging it with a charger
imise battery life: cially designed for compatibility connected directly to the battery
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directly to the battery. when this happens. 8
If you switch on the igni- Charging battery when 113
tion and the multifunction
disconnected
display and telltale lights fail to
light up, the battery is completely Charge the battery using a
flat. Attempting to charge a com- suitable charger.
pletely flat battery via the on- Comply with the operating in-
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to the motorcycle's electronics. Once the battery is fully Remove four screws 1 on left
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Installing battery- Remove the battery-compart- Lift the battery up and out;
8 compartment cover ment cover ( 113) work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
114
Installing battery
Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the
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positive terminal on the right

in the direction of travel.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence. 8
Connect positive lead 2 to the 115
battery's positive terminal.
Connect negative lead 1 to the
battery's negative terminal.
If the battery was discon-
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nected from the motorcycle

for a prolonged period of time
it will be necessary to enter the
current date in the instrument
8
116
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Care
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
9
117
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 z
Care products painted parts prior to washing Use only cold water to wash off
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
the motorcycle. road salt.
To prevent stains, do not wash The high pressure of steam
118 that you use the cleaning and the motorcycle immediately after
care products you can obtain cleaners can damage seals,
it has been exposed to strong the hydraulic brake system, the
from your authorised BMW Mo-
sunlight and do not wash it in the electrical system, and the seat.
torrad dealer. The substances in
sun.
BMW Care Products have been Do not use a steam jet or high-
Make sure that the motorcycle
Care
tested in laboratories and in prac- pressure cleaning equipment.

is washed frequently, especially
tice; they provide optimised care
z and protection for the materials
during the winter months. Cleaning easily
To remove road salt, clean the
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agents, the surfaces can be dam- Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or
aged. Use plenty of water and BMW other care products that contain 9
Do not use cleaning agents that shampoo to clean chrome, par- silicon.
contain alcohol, solvents or ab- 119
ticularly if it has been exposed to
rasives to clean plastic parts. road salt. Use chrome polish for Paint care
Even fly-remover pads or clean- additional treatment. Washing the motorcycle regularly
ing pads with hard surfaces can will help counteract the long-term
produce scratches. Radiator effects of substances that dam-
Care
Soften stubborn dirt and Clean the radiator regularly to age the paint, especially if your
insects by covering the af- prevent overheating of the en- motorcycle is ridden in areas z
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manuals with high air pollution or natural
Remove stains of this kind im- pivots and the centre stand Install a charged battery.
9 mediately, using cleaning-grade pivots (if the motorcycle is fit- Before starting: work through
benzene or petroleum spirit on a ted with a centre stand) with a the checklist.
120 clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. suitable lubricant.
BMW Motorrad recommends Coat bright metal and chrome-
BMW tar remover for removing plated parts with an acid-free
specks of tar. Remember to wax grease (e.g. Vaseline).
the parts treated in this way. Stand the motorcycle in a dry
Care
room in such a way that there

z Protective wax coating is no load on either wheel.
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Technical data
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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121
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
122 Possible cause Remedy
Kill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 62).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull clutch lever ( 62).
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Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 68)
Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid 10
123
Brake calipers to slider tube
M10 x 35 - 10.9 30 Nm
Clamp of quick-release axle
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M8 x 40 20 Nm
Quick-release axle in axle holder
M24
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Engine
10 Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC with chain-and-
124 sprocket drive, 4 valves operated by cam follow-
ers, balancing conrod, liquid-cooled cylinders and
heads, integral water pump, 6-speed gearbox and
dry sump lubrication
Displacement 798 cm3
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Cylinder bore 82 mm
Piston stroke
75.6 mm
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
10
125
with OE Regular unleaded (RON 91): 91 ROZ/RON, Regular unleaded (fuel grade, us-
able with power- and consumption-related restric-
tions)
Usable fuel capacity 16 l
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Reserve fuel 4l
Engine oil
Permissible viscosity classes
10 SAE 10 W-40 -20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
126
SAE 15 W-40 -10 °C
Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath
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Transmission
Rear-wheel drive
Type of final drive Belt drive with damper in special housing
10
127
Type of rear suspension Single-arm cast light-alloy swinging arm with cam-
adjustable rear wheel axle
Running gear
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Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 140 mm, At wheel
Brakes
10 Type of front brake hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 4-pis-
128 ton fixed calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated 1-piston floating caliper with
fixed brake disc
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Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal
Wheels and tyres

Front: Dunlop Sportmax D 220 F ST P, 120/
70 ZR17 M/C (58W) 10
Rear: Dunlop Sportmax D 220 ST P, 180/ 129
55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Front: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 E, 120/70 ZR17 M/
C (58W)
Rear: Metzeler Sporttec M-1 B, 180/55 ZR17 M/
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C (73W)
Front: Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Front, 120/70 ZR17
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Rear wheel
10 Battery, manufacturer and designation ETX 14 BS
130
Rear wheel rim size 5.5" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 180/55 ZR 17
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
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2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold

Tyre pressure, rear 2.8 bar, one-up, tyre cold
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Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designation ETX 14 BS
10
131
Battery type AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Spark plugs
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Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E

Electrode gap of spark plug 0.9±0 mm, When new
Frame
10 Frame type Aluminium deltabox frame
132
Type plate location Steering head, right
VIN location Steering head, right
Dimensions
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Length of motorcycle 2082 mm

Height of motorcycle 1155 mm, Without rider at unladen weight, to top
Weights
Unladen weight 204 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
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load of fuel, without optional extras 133
Permissible gross weight 405 kg
Maximum payload 201 kg
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Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h
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134
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Service
Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
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135
BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 136
BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-
the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 136
Service
BMW Motorrad service network . . . 137

Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
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BMW Motorrad service the necessary technical know- Certain signs of wear, moreover,
11 Advanced technology requires
how. BMW Motorrad recom- may otherwise not be noticed
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136 specially adapted methods of
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer right at moderate cost. Your au-
maintenance and repair.
if you have questions regarding thorised BMW Motorrad dealer's
If maintenance and re- your motorcycle. mechanics know every detail of
pair work is performed in- your motorcycle and can take re-
expertly, it could result in con- BMW Motorrad service medial action if necessary before
Service
sequential damage and thus con- quality minor faults develop into serious
stitute a safety risk. problems. By having the neces-
BMW Motorrad recommends you Along with its reputation for en- sary repairs done properly and
z
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down, contact BMW Motorrad's "Service Contact Europe" or the date when the next service
Mobile Service. The specialists "Service Contact Africa, Amer- will be due. 11
will provide the necessary advice ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania". Riders who cover long distances
and assistance. in a year might have to bring in 137
You will find important country- Maintenance work their motorcycles for service be-
specific contact addresses and BMW Pre-delivery Check fore the next scheduled date. It
the after-sales service organisa- is to allow for these cases that
tion phone numbers in the "Ser- Your authorised BMW motor- a maximum odometer reading is
Service
vice Kontakt / Service Contact" cycle dealer conducts the BMW entered as well in the confirma-
brochures, along with informa- pre-delivery check before hand- tion of service. Servicing has to
tion on Mobile Service and the ing over the motorcycle to you. be brought forward if this odo-
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Check Check
Completed Completed
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Item Odometer Date
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Service

Item Odometer Date
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144
Service
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A Brake pads Replacing the brake light and
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking front, 89 rear light bulbs, 108 12
ABS Checking rear, 90 Side lights, 19
Self-diagnosis, 64 145
Running in, 65 Technical data, 131
Accessories
Brakes Warning for bulb failure, 28
General instructions, 76
Adjusting handbrake lever, 52
Anti-theft alarm, 18 C
Checking operation, 89
Care, 117
Index
B Fluid reservoir, rear, 13

Battery, 15 Front fluid reservoir, 13 Case
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Coolant Temperature gauge, 24 H
12 Checking level, 93 Topping up, 88 Handlebar fittings
General view, left side, 16
Reading, 13 Warning for engine oil
146 General view, right side, 17
Temperature gauge, 22 pressure, 28
Topping up, 93 Equipment, 7 Hazard warning flashers, 16
Currency, 7 EWS, 39 Switching off, 50
Warning, 27 Switching on, 49
D Headlight
Index
Damping, 13, 54 F Adjustment for driving on left/

z Dimensions First-aid kit driving on right, 55
Technical data, 132
Stowage, 14 Beam throw, 55
Instrument cluster M Reset the average consump-
Overview, 18 Maintenance
General instructions, 86
tion, 43 12
Sensor for instrument cluster Reset the average speed, 42
Mirrors 147
lighting, 18 Select readings, 41
Adjusting, 52
Motorcycle Stopwatch, 44, 45
J
Jump starting, 110 Care, 117 P
Cleaning, 117 Parking, 67
Index
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Running in, 64 Stopwatch, 18, 22, 44, 45 Topcase
148
Closing, 82
S T Installing, 83
Safety instructions, 60 Technical data Opening, 81
Brakes, 65 Battery, 130
Removing, 82
Seat, 14 Brakes, 128
Index
Torques, 123
Installation, 56 Bulbs, 131
Transmission
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Tyres
Approved tyres, 96 12
Checking inflation pressure, 54 149
Checking tread depth, 95
Running in, 65
Technical data, 128
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Motorcycle data Dealership details

Model Person to contact in Service department

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maintenance work you have had al accessories through

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5 Adjuster for spring preload,

6 Location of first-aid kit (OA)

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4 High-beam headlight and

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ing flashers ( 49)

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does not show permanently even

Warning symbols 1 and 2 can

Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

Lights up red Temperature sym- Coolant temperature too high ( 27)

thorised for starting, or commu- range to cool down the engine.

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Lights up ABS fault ( 32)

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General warning light workshop, preferably an

monitoring system can remain

On-board computer OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

with OE On-board computer:

The display starts with the cur-

Press and hold down button 1.

when the motorcycle is on the

the same time and hold

Repeatedly press button 2 un- Lights

Switch off the ignition. Switching on left flashing

remains active until you release

telltale lights are off.

Changing the position of

with OE Lowered suspension:

damping, a reduction in spring

preferably an authorised BMW throw

Use the ignition key to unlock

Use the wire rope available as

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Gloves Correct loading Inhaling the exhaust fumes

with the hot exhaust pipe. dents.

Clutch engage a gear before retracting

If the engine refuses to start,

Make sure that all the warning specialist workshop, preferably

recommended for running in.

immediately. free of oil and grease.

side stand, the surface of Unlock the steering lock.

under the stand is level and Fuel expands when hot.

and firm and place the motor- with OE Regular unleaded

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Tyre pressure monitoring

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timised for special requirements In order to ensure that the BMW

A sensor integrated into each unit. permitted tolerance.

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