Rider's Manual

G 650 GS

BMW Motorrad

The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17
Extra switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Warning and telltale 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 42
Kilometres travelled after fuel Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
down to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ignition switch/steering Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 50
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Secure the motorcycle for
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 31 6 Engineering details . . . . . 55
Emergency off switch (kill Brake system with BMW
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 33
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 60
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 104 11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Restoring motorcycle to BMW Motorrad service . . . . 120
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 BMW Motorrad service
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 10 Technical data . . . . . . 105 quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 106 BMW Motorrad mobility
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 107 services - roadside assist-
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 BMW Motorrad service
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 121
BMW Motorrad front-wheel Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Confirmation of mainten-
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 112 ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Confirmation of service . . . . 127
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 113
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Riding specifications . . . . . . 117
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 102
Cleaning easily damaged
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Protective wax coating . . . . 104
General instructions

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

General instructions
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 Overview
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
just or look after items of equip-
6 al will provide you with an initial
ment on the motorcycle.
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
General instructions
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treat-
ment of goodwill claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manu-
al; it is an important part of the
motorcycle.
z cific accessories or items
Abbreviations and
symbols
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.
Specific instructions on
how to operate, control, ad-
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to spe-
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data.
OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are as-
sembled complete with
all the BMW optional ex-
tras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain option-
al accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motor-
cycle.
ABS Anti-lock brake system
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW
motorcycle, you chose various
items of custom equipment. This
Rider's Manual describes option-
al extras (OE) offered by BMW
and selected optional accessor-
ies (OA). This explains why the
manual may also contain de-
scriptions of equipment which Currency
you have not ordered. Please
The high safety and quality 1
note, too, that your motorcycle
standards of BMW motorcycles 7
might not be exactly as illus-
are maintained by constant
trated in this manual on account
development work on designs,
of country-specific differences.
equipment and accessories.
If your BMW was supplied with
Because of this, your motorcycle
equipment not described in

General instructions
may differ from the information
this Rider's Manual, you will
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
find these features described in
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
separate manuals.
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
Technical data no claims can be entertained on
All dimensions, weights and the basis of the data, illustrations
power ratings stated in the or descriptions in this manual.
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the z
Deutsches Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
countries may differ.
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General instructions
General views

General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

General views
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Extra switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General views
General view, left side
1 Battery (underneath centre 2
trim panel) ( 95) 11
2 Engine-oil filler neck and
oil dipstick ( 68)
3 Seat release (in stowage
compartment) ( 38)

General views
4 Tyre pressures table (on
rear wheel swinging arm)
5 Power socket ( 60)
6 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 74)

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2

General views
General view, right side
1 Fuel filler neck ( 50) 2
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front 13
( 72)
3 Type plate (on right frame
tube)
VIN (on steering-head

General views
bearing, right)
4 Air filter (underneath side
panel) ( 92)
5 Adjuster, spring preload
( 35)
6 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic ( 36) z
7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 73)
8 Label, chain tension (on
rear wheel swinging arm)
 Underneath the seat
2 1 Fuse box ( 86)
14 2 Toolkit ( 68)
3 Payload table
General views Tray for Rider's Manual

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Instrument panel
1 Multifunction display 2
( 20) 15
2 Redline warning ( 48)
3 Speedometer
4 Warning and telltale lights
( 21)

General views
5 Anti-theft alarm status LED
(see the instructions for
use for the anti-theft alarm)
6 Operation of the clock
( 29)
Control for the odometer
( 30) z
 Handlebar fitting, left
2 1 Headlight flasher
16 2 with BMW Motorrad
ABS OE
Operating the ABS
( 33)
3 Switch for turn indicators
General views

( 31)
4 Horn
5 High-beam headlight
( 31)

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Handlebar fitting, right
1 Emergency off switch (kill 2
switch) ( 32) 17
2 Starter button ( 45)

General views
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 Extra switch
2 1 Hazard warning flashers
18 ( 31)
2 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Grip heating ( 32)
General views

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Status indicators

Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3
19
Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Kilometres travelled after fuel down
to reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Status indicators
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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 Multifunction display
3 1 Symbol for kilometres trav-
20 elled after fuel down to
reserve ( 22)
2 Symbol for trip meter (Trip
1 or Trip 2) ( 30)
3 Readout area for tripmeter
Status indicators

and kilometres travelled

after fuel down to reserve
4 Redline marker for engine
rpm
5 Rev. counter
6 Clock
7 Symbol for setting time
( 29)
z 8 Total distance travelled
Warning and telltale
lights 3
1 Telltale light for turn indic- 21
ators
2 Warning light for fuel down
to reserve ( 24)
3 Telltale light for neutral

Status indicators
4 with BMW Motorrad
ABS OE
ABS warning light ( 24)
5 Coolant warning light
( 24)
6 High-beam headlight tell-
tale light
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 Kilometres travelled
3 after fuel down to
22 reserve
The reading shows the
kilometres travelled since the fuel
level dropped to reserve. This
counter is reset and the reading
Status indicators

disappears as soon as refuelling

brings the total quantity of fuel in
the tank back above the reserve
level.
You can call up the trip meter
readings and the clock setting at
any time.
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Warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by the
corresponding warning lights.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
Warnings, overview
Warning light Status indicators Meaning 3
Lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 24) 23

Lights up Coolant temperature too high ( 24)

Status indicators
Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 24)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 25)

Lights up ABS fault ( 25)

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 Fuel down to reserve
3 Warning light for fuel down
24 to reserve shows.
Lack of fuel can result in
the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-
firing can damage the catalytic
Status indicators
converter; a hazardous situation
can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
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approx. 4 l
Refuelling ( 50).
Coolant temperature too
high
Warning light for coolant
temperature shows.
Continuing to ride when the
engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
Compliance with the information
set out below is essential.
Possible cause:
Coolant level too low.
Check the coolant level ( 74).
If the coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant ( 74).
Possible cause:
Radiator fan defective.
If the radiator fan does not start
even though the coolant-temper-
ature warning light shows:
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
Insufficient cooling.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the ignition
switched on so that the radiat-
or fan continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature is
frequently too high, have the
fault rectified as soon as pos-
sible by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis not
completed
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause: ABS fault
The ABS function is not with BMW Motorrad ABS OE 3
available, because self-
ABS warning light shows. 25
diagnosis did not complete. The
motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel Possible cause:
sensors to be tested.
The ABS control unit has detec-
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind

Status indicators
ted a fault. The ABS function is
that the ABS function is not
not available.
available until self-diagnosis has
You can continue to ride. Bear
completed.
in mind that the ABS function
ABS deactivated is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
on situations that can lead to
ABS warning light shows. an ABS fault ( 57).
Have the fault rectified as z
quickly as possible by a
Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably
The rider has switched off the an authorised BMW Motorrad
ABS system. dealer.
Activate the ABS function.
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Status indicators
Operation

Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 28 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operation
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Emergency off switch (kill z
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
 Ignition switch/steering
4 lock
28 Keys
You receive two master keys and
one spare key.
Ignition switch/steering lock, tank
filler cap lock and seat lock are all
Operation
operated with the same key.
with Vario cases OA
with topcase OA
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have the cases and the top-
case fitted with locks that can
be opened with this key as well.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Switching on ignition
Turn the key to position 1.
Parking light, low-beam head-
light and all function circuits
switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 46)
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 46)
Switch off the ignition
Turn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Engaging steering lock
with parking lights
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine wheth-
er it is better to turn the handle-
bars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handle-
bars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the full
left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Parking lights switched on.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Engaging steering lock
without parking lights
Engaging steering lock with
parking lights ( 28).
Turn the key further to posi-
tion 4.
Parking lights switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Clock
Setting clock 4
Attempting to set the clock 29
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Set the clock only when the mo-
torcycle is stationary.
Operation
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
SET 2 appears on the display.
Hold down the button until the
hours number flashes.
 Repeatedly press the button
4 until the hours number is cor-
rect.
30 Hold down the button until the
minutes number flashes.
Repeatedly press the button
until the minutes number is
correct.
Operation
Hold down the button until the
minutes number stops flashing.
This completes the process.
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Reading
Select the readings
Switch on the ignition.
Press button 1 to select the
reading on the display.
played:
Tripmeter 1 (Trip 1)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip 2)
Kilometres travelled after
fuel down to reserve
Clock setting (SET)
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 1
until the tripmeter reading is
reset.
Lights
Parking light
The parking lights switch on
automatically when the ignition
is switched on.
The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Low-beam headlight Headlight flasher
The low-beam headlight switches 4
on automatically when the igni- 31
tion is switched on.
The low-beam headlight
places a strain on the bat-
tery. Do not switch the ignition

on for longer than absolutely
necessary.
High-beam headlight Press button 1.
The high-beam headlight is
switched on until you release
the button.
Turn indicators
Operating flashing turn
indicators
Switch on the ignition.
Push switch 1 up to switch on
the high-beam headlight.
Push switch 1 down to switch
off the high-beam headlight.
Operation
Push button 1 to the left to
switch on the left flashing turn
indicators. z
Push button 1 to the right to
switch on the right flashing turn
indicators.
Centre button 1 to cancel the
flashing turn indicators.
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning
flashers
Switch on the ignition.
 The hazard warning flash-
4 ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
32 warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
Operation
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Press bottom section of switch
for hazard warning flashers 1 to
switch on the hazard warning
flashers.
Ignition can be switched off.
Press top section of switch for
hazard warning flashers 1 to
switch off the hazard warning
flashers.
Emergency off switch
(kill switch)
- Switch in normal position:
run position
Switch actuated: engine
1 Emergency off switch (kill switched off
switch)
You cannot start the engine
Operating the kill switch unless the kill switch is in
when riding can cause the run position.
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall. Grip heating
Do not operate the kill switch with heated handlebar grips OE
when riding.
The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.

1 Grip-heating switch
The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating. Stage two is for
heating the grips quickly: it is ad-
visable to switch back to stage
one as soon as the grips are
warm.
The handlebar-grip heat-
ing places a strain on the
battery. Do not switch on the
grip heating unless the engine is
running.
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Operation
Press top section of switch: Press and hold down button 1
50% heat output. until the ABS warning light
changes status. z
- Switch centred: heating
ABS warning light starts to
function off.
show.
Press bottom section of Release button 1 within two
switch: 100% heat output. seconds.
ABS warning light remains
BMW Motorrad ABS ON.
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE The ABS function is deactiv-
Deactivating ABS function ated.
Bring the motorcycle to a stop
or, if the motorcycle is at a
standstill, switch on the igni-
tion.
 Activating ABS function If you switch the ignition off
4 then on again and the ABS
light comes back on, there is a
34 fault in the ABS.
Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever
Operation
The adjusting screw is easi-
er to turn if you push the
clutch lever forward.
Adjustment options:
From position 1: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever

Attempting to adjust the to position 3: largest span

clutch lever while riding the between handlebar grip and
motorcycle can lead to accidents. clutch lever
Press and hold down button 1 Do not attempt to adjust the
z until the ABS warning light clutch lever unless the motor-
changes status. cycle is at a standstill.
ABS warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed it starts flashing.
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
The ABS warning light re-
mains off or continues to
flash.
The ABS function is activated.
You also have the option of Turn adjusting screw 1 to the
switching the ignition off and desired position.
then on again.
Mirrors
Adjust the mirrors
Attempting to adjust the
mirror while riding the mo-
torcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the mir-
ror unless the motorcycle is at a
standstill.
Turn the mirror to the correct
position.
Adjusting mirror arm
Push protective cap 1 up over
the threaded fastener on the
mirror arm.
Slacken nut 2.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
propriate position.
Tighten the nut to the spe-
cified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
sure that it does not move out
of position.
Locknut (mirror) to
clamping piece
20 Nm
Push the protective cap over
the threaded fastener. 4
Spring preload 35
Adjustment for rear
suspension
It is essential to set spring pre-
Operation
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload z
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
 If you want to reduce spring
4 preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the SOFT
36 arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob counter-
Operation
strut can make to absorb sur-
face irregularities is damped.
When you choose a soft setting
the spring strut responds all the
more rapidly to surface irregularit-
ies.
Adjusting damping for

Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
z match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
Adjusting spring preload
while the motorcycle is be-
ing ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the dir-
ection indicated by the HARD
arrow.
rear wheel
clockwise to the limit stop,
then turn it back 15 clicks. Make sure the ground is level
(Full load of fuel, with rider and firm and place the motor-
85 kg) cycle on its stand.
Damping
Adjustment for rear
suspension
Damping must be adapted to suit
spring preload and the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden.
An increase in spring preload re-
quires firmer damping, a reduc-
tion in spring preload requires Adjust the damping character-
softer damping. istic, using the tool from the
The harder the setting, the more on-board toolkit to turn adjust-
the movement that the spring ing screw 1.

If you want a harder damping
characteristic, use a screw-
driver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the
H arrow.
If you want a softer damping
characteristic, use a screw-
driver to turn adjusting screw 1
in the direction indicated by the
S arrow.
dicular to the rim with valve caps
Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
complete with rubber seals and 4
make sure the valve caps are
screwed firmly on to the valves. 37
Turn the bottom adjusting
screw as far as it will go in Make sure the ground is level
the clockwise direction and and firm and place the motor-
then back it off three quar- cycle on its stand.
ters of a turn (Full load of
Operation
Check tyre pressures against
fuel, with rider 85 kg) the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
Tyres
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Checking tyre pressure
2.2 bar (Tyre cold)
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's hand- Tyre pressure, rear
ling characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pres- 2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
sures are correct. 2.9 bar (two-up and with
At high road speeds, tyre luggage, tyre cold)
valves installed perpen- If tyre pressure is too low:
dicular to the wheel rim have a Correct tyre pressure.
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid sudden defla-
tion, fit valves installed perpen-
 Headlight
4 Adjusting headlight for
38 driving on right/driving on
left
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmet-
Operation
to suit the weight carried by the
motorcycle.
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer,
if you are unsure whether the
headlight beam-throw setting is
correct.
Tighten screws 1 on left and
right.
Seat
Remove the seat
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-

ric low-beam headlight will tend cycle on its stand.

to dazzle oncoming traffic. Adjusting headlight beam
Have the headlight set accord- throw
ingly by a specialist workshop,
z preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

Headlight beam throw and

spring preload
Headlight beam throw is gener-
ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice only if the motorcycle
is very heavily loaded. Under
these circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be adjusted
Use the ignition key to turn
stowage-compartment lock 1
Slacken screws 1 on left and clockwise.
right. Remove cover 2.
Adjust beam throw by tilting
the headlight slightly about its
horizontal axis.
 Installing seat
4
39

Pull release lever 3 up while
pushing down on the seat at
the rear.
Raise the seat at the rear and
release the release lever.
Remove the seat and place it,
upholstered side down, on a
clean surface.
Operation
Install cover 2.
Engage mounts 4 of the seat Lock stowage-compartment
in holders 5 on left and right. lock 1 with the ignition key. z
Lower the seat into position
and push it forward as far as it
will go.
Firmly press down on the seat
at the rear.
The seat engages with an aud-
ible click.
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5
41
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 z
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Secure the motorcycle for transport-
ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
 Safety instructions
5 Rider's equipment
42 Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
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Gloves
Boots
z characteristic and tyre pres-
This applies even to short jour-
neys, and to every season of
the year. Your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer will be glad to
advise you on the correct cloth-
ing for every purpose.
Restricted angle of heel
with lowered suspension OE
A motorcycle with lowered
suspension has less ground
clearance and cannot corner
at angles of heel as extreme
as those achievable by a
counterpart motorcycle with
standard-height suspension (see
the section entitled "Technical
data").
Risk of accident by unex-
pectedly early contact with
the ground.
Bear in mind that lowered
suspension limits the
motorcycle's angle of heel and
ground clearance.
Test your motorcycle's angle
of heel in situations that do not
involve risk. When riding over
kerbs and similar obstacles, bear
in mind that your motorcycle's
ground clearance is limited.
Lowering the motorcycle's sus-
pension shortens suspension
travel. Ride comfort might be
restricted as a result. Be sure to
adjust spring preload accordingly,
particularly for riding two-up.
Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Set spring preload, damping
sures to suit total weight.
with Vario cases OA
Ensure that the case volumes
on the left and right are equal.
Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit
for riding with cases fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
case.
with topcase OA
Note the maximum permissible
payload and the speed limit for
riding with topcase fitted, as
stated on the label inside the
topcase.
with tank rucksack OA
Note the maximum permissible
payload of the tank rucksack
and the speed limit for riding
with a tank rucksack on the
motorcycle.
Payload of tank rucksack
}5 kg
Maximum permissible
speed for riding with the
tank rucksack fitted to the mo-
torcycle
}130 km/h
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle:
Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an en-
closed space. 5
43
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
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For this reason, observe the fol-
lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry. z
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protec-
tion of the catalytic converter.
 Risk of overheating
5 Cooling would be
44 inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at
a standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
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motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away imme-
z diately after starting the engine.
Tampering
Tampering with motor-
cycle settings (e.g. elec-
tronic engine management unit,
throttle valves, clutch) can cause
damages to the components in
question and lead to failure of
safety-relevant functions. Dam-
age caused in this way is not
covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the motor-
cycle in any way that could result
in tuned performance.
Checklist
Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Tension and lubrication of the
drive chain
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged.
Starting engine with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
ABS self-diagnosis is 5
performed. ( 46)
45
Wait until the warning light for
the coolant temperature stops
flashing.
The idle actuator is posi-

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tioned after you switch on
the ignition. The coolant-tem-
perature warning light flashes Press starter button 2.
if the idle actuator has not cor-
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Kill switch 1 in run position. If ambient temperatures are
rectly positioned before the pre- very low, you might find it
Gearbox lubrication is en-
ride check completes. In order necessary to open the throttle
sured only when the engine
to avoid subsequent problems, slightly when starting the engine.
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
wait for this process to complete At ambient temperatures below
tion can result in damage to the
before proceeding. 0 °C, disengage the clutch be-
gearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle to fore starting the engine.
roll for a lengthy period of time or If the engine fails to start
push it a long distance with the even though the starter
engine switched off. turns, insufficient battery voltage
Switch on the ignition. might be causing the problem.
Pre-ride check is performed. Recharge the battery before you
( 46) start the engine, or use jump
leads and a donor battery to
start.
 The engine starts.
5 Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re-
46 fuses to start. ( 106)
Pre-ride check
The instrument cluster runs a
test of the instruments and the
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warning lights and telltale lights
and the display when the igni-
z tion is switched on. This test is
known as the "Pre-Ride-Check".
Phase 1
The warning and telltale lights
are switched on, along with all
the segments of the multifunc-
tion display.
Phase 2
The speedometer needle swings
to the limit value on its scale and
back to the initial position.
Phase 3
All lights and all the segments in
the display switch off.
The instrument panel goes to its
normal operating mode.
If the needle did not move, if a
warning light or telltale light did
not show as specified above or if
a segment or segments of the
multifunction display failed to
light up:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if one of the
warning lights fails to show.
Make sure that all the warning
and telltale lights come on in the
pre-ride check.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
BMW Motorrad ABS performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The mo-
torcycle has to move forward a
few metres for the wheel sensors
to be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compat-
ible system components with
the motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors as
the motorcycle pulls away from
rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-dia-
gnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ABS function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Running in
The first 1000 km
While running in the motor-
cycle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range fre-
quently; avoid riding at constant
engine rpm for prolonged peri-
ods.
Try to do most of your rid-
ing during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoid-
ing high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Comply with the rpm limits for
running in.
Running-in speed
max 5000 min-1 (for the first
1000 km)
Do not omit the first inspection
after 500 - 1200 km.
Brake pads
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
exerting greater pressure on the
levers.
New brake pads can ex-
tend stopping distance by a 5
significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time. 47
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
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riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro- z
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
Tyres do not have their full
grip when new and there
is a risk of accidents at extreme
angles of heel.
Avoid extreme angles of heel.
 speed
5 Redline warning
48
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z roads.
Redline warning 1 indicates
that engine revolutions have
reached the rev. counter's red
segment 2.The signal remains
active until you shift up or reduce
engine speed.
Off-roading
After off-roading
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the following after riding
the motorcycle off-road:
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressures reduced for
off-road riding impair the
motorcycle's handling character-
istics on surfaced roads and can
lead to accidents.
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct.
Brakes
When riding on loose sur-
faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effect
immediately because of dirt or
moisture on the discs or brake
pads.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have been
cleaned.
The brake pads will wear
more rapidly if you ride fre-
quently on unsurfaced tracks or
poor roads.
Check the thickness of the brake
pads more frequently and replace
the brake pads in good time.
Spring preload and shock-
absorber settings
The off-road settings for
spring preload and shock
absorber damping characteristic
will impair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics on surfaced
If you have been off-roading, re-
member to correct spring preload
and shock-absorber damping
characteristics before you return
to surfaced roads.
Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for damage
after off-roading.
Air filter element
Engine damage due to
clogged air filter element.
If you ride in dusty terrain check
the air filter element for clogging
at shorter intervals; clan or re-
place as necessary.
Operation in very dusty condi-
tions (desert, steppes, or the like)
necessitates the use of air filter
elements specially designed for
conditions of this nature.
Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Load distribution shifts dynamic-
ally between the front and rear
wheels when the motorcycle
brakes. The sharper the motor-
cycle decelerates, the more load
is shifted to the front wheel. The
higher the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transmitted
without the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force you
apply to the brake lever. This
makes the best possible use of
the dynamic increase in load at
the front wheel. Remember to
pull the clutch at the same time.
In the "panic braking situations"
that are trained so frequently
braking force is applied as rap-
idly as possible and with the
rider's full force applied to the
brake levers; under these circum-
stances the dynamic shift in load
distribution cannot keep pace
with the increase in deceleration
and the tyres cannot transmit the
full braking force to the surface
of the road. Under these circum-
stances the front wheel can lock
up.
BMW Motorrad ABS prevents
the front wheel from locking up.
Descending mountain
passes 5
There is a danger of the 49
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when des-
cending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakes
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could overheat and suffer severe
damage.
Use both front and rear brakes, z
and make use of the engine's
braking effect as well.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads dimin-
ish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following
situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the motorcycle has been
washed.
 Riding on salted or gritted
5 roads.
After work has been carried on
50 the brakes, due to traces of oil
or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
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Wetness and dirt result in
poor braking efficiency.
z Apply the brakes lightly while
riding to remove wetness and
dirt, or dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in good
time until full braking efficiency is
restored.
Parking your
motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the
motorcycle with the side stand
extended.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Centre stand
with centre stand OE
Switch off the engine.
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the
motorcycle would topple in
consequence.
Do not lean or sit on the mo-
torcycle with the centre stand
extended.
Extend the centre stand and lift
the motorcycle onto the stand.
Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable. A
naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
 Fuel expands when hot. tank past the bottom edge of
Fuel escaping from an the filler neck. 5
overfilled tank could make its way When refuelling after run-
onto the road surface. This could 51
ning on reserve, make sure
cause a fall. that you top up the tank to a
Do not overfill the fuel tank. level above reserve, as other-
Fuel attacks plastics, which wise the sensor will not be able
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become dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediately sensor cannot register the new
if they come into contact with Use the ignition key to unlock level neither the fuel-level read-
fuel filler cap 1 and pop the ing nor the range readout can be z
fuel.
cap open. updated.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter. Recommended fuel
Use only unleaded fuel. grade
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- Regular, unleaded
cycle on its side stand. 91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
The volume of the tank can
be utilised to the full only Usable fuel capacity
when the motorcycle is propped
on its side stand.
Open the protective cap. Refuel with fuel of the grade approx. 14 l
stated below; do not fill the
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52
approx. 4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close the
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protective cap.

z Secure the motorcycle
for transportation
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact
with straps used to secure the
motorcycle are adequately pro-
tected against scratching. Use
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
The motorcycle can topple
and fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcycle
cannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.
Risk of damaging compon-
ents.
Take care not to trap
components such as brake lines
or wires.
At the front, secure the straps
to the bottom fork bridge on
both sides.
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At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear footrests on both
z
sides and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.
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ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 55

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 Brake system with
6 BMW Motorrad ABS
56 How does ABS work?
The amount of braking force that
can be transferred to the road
depends on factors hat include
the coefficient of friction of the
Engineering details
road surface. Loose stones, ice
and snow or a wet road all have
much lower coefficients of fric-
tion than a clean, dry asphalt sur-
face. The lower the coefficient
of friction, the longer the braking
distance.
If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent that brak-
z ing force exceeds the maxim-
um transferrable limit, the wheels
start to lock and the motorcycle
loses its directional stability; a fall
is imminent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferrable braking
force, so the wheels continue
to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective of the
condition of the road surface.
What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
Humps and surface irregularit-
ies can cause the wheels to lose
contact temporarily with the road
surface; if this happens the brak-
ing force that can be transmit-
ted to the road can drop to zero.
If the brakes are applied under
these circumstances the ABS
has to reduce braking force to
ensure that directional stability
is maintained when the wheels
regain contact with the road sur-
face. At this instant the BMW
Motorrad ABS must assume an
extremely low coefficient of fric-
tion, so that the wheels will con-
tinue to rotate under all imagin-
able circumstances, because this
is the precondition for ensuring
directional stability. As soon as
is registers the actual circum-
stances, the system reacts in-
stantly and adjusts braking force
accordingly to achieve optimum
braking.
Rear wheel lift
Even under severe braking, a
high level of tyre grip can mean
that the front wheel does not
lock up until very late, if at all.
Consequently, ABS does not in-
tervene until very late, if at all.
Under these circumstances the
rear wheel can lift off the ground,
and the outcome can be a high-
siding situation in which the mo-
torcycle can flip over.
Severe braking can cause
the rear wheel to lift off the
ground.
When you brake, bear in mind
that ABS control cannot be relied
on in all circumstances to prevent
the rear wheel from lifting clear of
the ground.
What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, BMW Motorrad ABS en-
sures directional stability on any
surface. The system is not op-
timised for special requirements
that apply under extreme com-
petitive situations off-road or on
the track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If the
system registers implausible val-
ues for a lengthy period the ABS
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ABS fault mes-
sage is issued. Self-diagnos-
is has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad ABS, exceptional
riding conditions can lead to a
fault message being issued.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the
motorcycle held stationary by
applying the front brake (burn-
out).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxil-
iary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked for a lengthy
period, for example while des-
cending off-road.
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular 6
maintenance?
57
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
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In order to ensure that the BMW
Motorrad ABS is always main-
tained in optimum condition, it
is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified inspec-
tion intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
z
distances which BMW Motorrad
ABS permits must not be used
as an excuse for careless riding.
ABS is primarily a means of en-
suring a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
 momentum take over and even
6 BMW Motorrad ABS is unable to
counteract their effects.
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7
59
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Accessories
z
 General instructions
7 BMW Motorrad recommends
60 the use of parts and accessories
for your motorcycle that are ap-
proved by BMW for this purpose.
Genuine BMW parts and ac-
cessories and other products
Accessories
which BMW has approved can
be obtained from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer, together
with expert advice on their install-
ation and use.
z These parts and products have
been tested by BMW for safety,
function and suitability. BMW
accepts product liability for them.
Conversely, BMW is unable to
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it
has not approved.
Also bear in mind the informa-
tion on the effect of wheel size
on suspension-control systems
( 78).
BMW Motorrad cannot
examine or test each
product of outside origin to
ensure that it can be used on
or in connection with BMW
motorcycles without constituting
a safety hazard. Country-specific
official authorisation does not
suffice as assurance. Tests
conducted by these instances
cannot make provision for all
operating conditions experienced
by BMW motorcycles and,
consequently, they are not
sufficient in some circumstances.
Use only parts and accessor-
ies approved by BMW for your
motorcycle.
Whenever you are planning
modifications, comply with all the
legal requirements. Make sure
that the motorcycle does not
infringe the national road-vehicle
construction and use regulations
applicable in your country.
Power sockets
Notes on use of power sockets:
Ratings
Do not attempt to connect a load
that would exceed the maximum
amperage stated in the technical
data for the on-board sockets.
Operating electrical
accessories
Electrically powered accessories
inevitably place a strain on the
battery. It is essential to ensure
that the battery retains its ability
to start the engine.
Cable routing
The cables from the power sock-
ets to the auxiliary devices must
be routed in such a way that
they:
Do not impede the rider
Do not restrict the steering
angle or obstruct handling
Cannot be trapped
Case
with Vario cases OA 7
61
Opening cases

Accessories
Push yellow button 4 down Close the case lid.
and at the same time pull the The lid engages with an aud-
lid of the case out. ible click.

Closing cases Closing the carry handle z

Turn key 1 in the case lock to while the case lock is in
Turn the lock with the key until line with the forward direction of
right angles with the forward
it is at right angles to the for- travel can result in damage to the
direction of travel.
ward direction of travel. locking tongue.
Press and hold down yellow
latch 2 and pull up carry Make sure that the case lock is
handle 3. at right angles to the forward dir-
ection of travel when you close
the carry handle.
Push carry handle 3 down.
Turn the key in the case lock
in line with the forward direc-
 tion of travel and remove the
7 key from the lock.
62 Adjusting case volume
Open the case and remove all
Accessories its contents.
z Take a firm grip of the handle
Disengage latching levers 1 on
left and right and open them.
Adjust the case to the desired
volume by sliding the outer
casing of the case all the way
in or out.
The latching levers cannot
be closed unless the outer
casing of the case is set to one
or other of the two limit stops.
Close and engage latching
levers 1 on left and right.
Close the case.
Remove the cases
Pull red release lever 4 up.
Latching flap 5 pops up.
Fully open the latching flap.
and lift the case out of the
Turn key 1 in the case lock to holder.
right angles with the forward
direction of travel.
Press and hold down yellow
latch 2 and pull up carry
handle 3.
Installing cases Turn the case toward the mo- Topcase
torcycle, pushing the mount
with topcase OA 7
on the case all the way onto
mushroom head 7. 63
Opening topcase

Accessories
Fully open latching flap 5, if ne-
cessary pulling up red release
lever 4. z
Push latching flap 5 down as If applicable, unlock topcase
far as it will go and hold it in lock 1.
this position. Pull up locking lever 2 and
Push red release lever 4 down. open the topcase lid.
The latching flap engages.
Close the carry handle.
Turn the key parallel with the
direction of travel and remove.

Hook the case into case carri-

er 6.
 Close the topcase Removing topcase Installing topcase
7
64

Accessories

Close the lid of the topcase
and hold it down.
z Push locking lever 2 fully down.
If applicable, lock topcase
lock 1.
If applicable, unlock topcase
lock 1.
Push locking lever 2 down.
Pull the topcase back and clear
of the luggage carrier.
Push the topcase with
guides 3 forward onto the
adapter plate until seated.
 7
65

Accessories
Push locking lever 2 up, mak-
ing sure that the lever engages
the adapter plate at position 4.
The locking lever engages with
z
an audible click.
If applicable, lock topcase
lock 1.
z
66
7

Accessories
Maintenance

Maintenance
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
8
67
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Maintenance
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 z
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
 Notes
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de-
68 scribes straightforward proced-
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts.
Special tightening torques are lis-
ted as applicable. The tightening
Maintenance
torques for the threaded fasten-
ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical
data".
You will find information on more
extensive maintenance and repair
z Open-ended spanner
work in the Repair Manual on
DVD for your motorcycle, which
is available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Some of the work calls for spe-
cial tools and a thorough know-
ledge of motorcycle technology.
If you are in doubt consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably your
authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
er.
Toolkit 6 Spare fuses with puller tool
Minifuses, 4 A, 7.5 A, 10 A
and 15 A
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
1 Open-ended spanner level is correct.
Width across flats 24
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Width across flats 15
Make sure the engine is at op-
2 Open-ended spanner
erating temperature and hold
Width across flats 14/19 the motorcycle upright.
3 Spark plug wrench with centre stand OE
4 Reversible-blade screw-
Check that the engine is at op-
driver with star-head and
erating temperature, make sure
plain tips
the ground is level and firm
Small screwdriver with and place the motorcycle on its
star-head tip centre stand.
5 Torx bit, T25
Torx wrench, T45 Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow the
engine to idle for another three
minutes.
Switch off the engine.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part
of dipstick 2 with a clean, dry
cloth.
Seat the oil dipstick on the oil
filler neck, but do not engage
the threads.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level.
8
69
Maintenance
Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX
marks
z
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Top up the engine oil ( 70).
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
 Top up the engine oil
8 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
70
cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the filler
neck clean.
Brake system
Maintenance
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Checking engine oil level
( 68).
Install the oil dipstick.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Check the front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.

Check operation of the

brakes
Pull the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
z Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
Remove oil dipstick 1.
perceptible:
Damage to the engine
Incorrect working practices Visually inspect the brake pads
can result if it is operated
endanger the reliability of to ascertain their thickness.
without enough oil, but the same
the brakes. Viewing direction: Between
also applies if the oil level is too
Have all work on the brake sys- wheel and front suspension
high.
tem undertaken by trained and toward the brake pads.
Always make sure that the oil
qualified specialists.
level is correct.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
 cause damage to the brake sys-
tem. 8
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not 71
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
thickness.

Maintenance
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW Visually inspect the brake pads
Brake-pad wear limit,
Motorrad dealer. to ascertain their thickness.
front
Viewing direction: from the rear
Checking rear brake pad toward brake caliper 1.
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing thickness z
plate. The wear indicators Make sure the ground is level
(grooves) must be clearly and firm and place the motor-
visible.) cycle on its stand.
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can

8 permit the brake pads to wear
72
Maintenance
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
z only, without backing plate.)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake sys-
tem.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Check the brake-fluid Check the brake fluid level in
level, front brakes front reservoir 1.
A low fluid level in the Wear of the brake pads
brake reservoir can allow air causes the brake fluid level
to penetrate the brake system. in the reservoir to sink.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
 Check the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes 8
A low fluid level in the 73
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.

Maintenance
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, front Make sure the ground is level
rear reservoir 1.
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright. Wear of the brake pads
DOT4 brake fluid with centre stand OE causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
z
It is impermissible for the Make sure the ground is level
brake fluid level to drop be- and firm and place the motor-
low the MIN mark. (Brake- cycle on its centre stand.
fluid reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

8 Check the coolant level
74
Maintenance
Brake fluid level, rear
DOT4 brake fluid
z marks on the expansion tank
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop be-
low the MIN mark. (Brake-
fluid reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Coolant, specified level
between MIN and MAX
If the coolant drops below the
Risk of burn injuries due permitted level:
to contact with hot engine Top up the coolant.
components.
Keep ell clear of all hot engine Topping up coolant
components. Removing left side panel
Do not touch hot engine ( 99).
components.
Check the coolant level in the
expansion tank through slit
provided by GS logo 1.
 Clutch Adjusting clutch-lever
Checking clutch-lever play 8
play 75

Maintenance
Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-
pansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level. Push back boot 1.
Check the coolant level ( 74). Slacken nut 2.
Close the cap of the coolant Pull the clutch lever until resist- z
To increase clutch play: turn
expansion tank. ance is perceptible.
adjusting screw 3 clockwise.
Measure clutch-lever play A.
Installing left side panel To reduce clutch play: turn ad-
( 100). Clutch, play at handlebar justing screw 3 counter-clock-
lever wise.
Checking clutch-lever play
1.0...2.0 mm ( 75).
Clutch-lever play is out of toler- Repeat the steps in this pro-
ance: cedure until clutch play is set
Adjusting clutch-lever play correctly.
( 75). Tighten nut 2.
 Pull boot 1 back over the ad-
8 justing screw.
76
Rims and tyres
Checking rims
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Maintenance
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
z an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Check the tyre tread
depth
Your motorcycle's handling
and grip can be impaired
even before the tyres wear to
the minimum tyre tread depth
permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in good
time before they wear to the
minimum permissible tread
depth.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
Tyres have wear indicators
integrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.
The locations of the marks are
indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to minim-
um:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
able.
Chain
Lubricating chain
Dirt, dust and inadequate
lubrication will result in ac-
celerated wear and significantly
shorten the drive chain's useful
life.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.
Lubricate the drive chain every
1000 km at the latest. Lubric-
ate the chain more frequently if
the motorcycle is ridden in wet,
dusty or dirty conditions.
Switch the ignition off and se-
lect neutral.
Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain sag
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the rear wheel until it
reaches the position with the
lowest amount of chain sag.
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas-
ure difference A.
Chain deflection
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its centre stand)
If measured value is outside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjusting chain sag ( 77).
Adjusting chain sag
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
8
77
Maintenance
Slacken quick-release axle
nut 1, counter-holding at the
left-hand side if necessary.
Use adjusting screws 2 on left
and right to adjust chain sag. z
Checking chain sag ( 77).
Make sure that scale read-
ings 3 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to the specified torque,
counter-holding at the left-hand
side if necessary.

8 Nut on quick-release axle
(rear wheel)
78
100 Nm
Checking chain wear
Make sure the ground is level
Maintenance
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
z Tyre recommendation
Accelerated wear.
If a component of the
sprocket with mounting parts is
found to be worn, the entire set
has to be replaced.
Pull the chain back at the rear-
most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
must remain inside the chain
links.
If the chain can be pulled back
far enough to expose the tips of
the sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Wheels
For each size of tyre BMW
Motorrad tests and classifies
as roadworthy certain makes.
BMW Motorrad cannot assess
the suitability or provide any
guarantee of road safety for other
tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW
Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
Effect of wheel size
on suspension-control
systems
Wheel size is very important as a
parameter for the ABS. In partic-
ular, the diameter and the width
of a motorcycle's wheels are pro-
grammed into the control unit
and are fundamental to all cal-
culations. Any change in these
influencing variables, caused for
example by a switch to wheels
other than those installed ex-
works, can have serious effects
on the performance of the sys-
tem.
The sensor rings are essential for
correct road-speed calculation,
and they too must match the
motorcycle's system and con-
sequently cannot be changed.
If you decide that you would like
to fit non-standard wheels to
your motorcycle, it is very im-
portant to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. In some cases, the data
programmed into the control unit
can be changed to suit the new
wheel sizes.
Removing front wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the mo-
torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.
with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
Remove screw 1 and remove
the ABS sensor from its bore.
Note whether a washer is
installed.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Install the front-wheel stand
( 84).
8
79
Maintenance
Release axle clamping screw 2.
Remove axle 3, while support-
ing the wheel.
Do not remove the grease from
the axle. z
with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
When rolling the front wheel
clear of the motorcycle, take
care not to damage the ABS
sensor and the ABS line.
Roll the front wheel forward to
remove.
 sure that the brake disc passes
8 between the brake pads.

80

Maintenance

Remove spacing bushings 4 Slip spacing bushings 5 and 4

and 5 from the wheel hub. onto the wheel hub.

Installing front wheel with BMW Motorrad ABS OE
z Threaded fasteners not When installing the front wheel,
tightened to the specified take care not to damage the
torque can work loose or their ABS sensor and the ABS line.
threads can suffer damage.
The front wheel must be
Always have the security of the
installed right way round to
fasteners checked by a specialist
rotate in the correct direction.
workshop, preferably an author-
Note the direction-of-rotation ar-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
rows on the tyre or the wheel
rim.
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the forks, making
Raise the front wheel, insert
axle 3 and tighten to specified
torque.
Quick-release axle in
telescopic forks
45 Nm
Remove the front-wheel stand.
Apply the front brake and firmly
compress the front forks sever-
al times
Tighten axle clamping screw 2
to the specified torque.
 Removing rear wheel
Clamp, front quick-re-
lease axle Make sure the ground is level 8
and firm and place the motor- 81
19 Nm cycle on its stand.

with BMW Motorrad ABS OE

Maintenance
Remove screws 2 and 3 and
remove the rear-wheel cover.

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the mo- z
Remove two screws 1. torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.
Insert the ABS sensor into its with centre stand OE
bore and install screw 1. If Make sure the ground is level
present, install the washer. and firm and place the motor-
without centre stand OE cycle on its centre stand.
Remove the auxiliary stand.
 Slacken adjusting screws 3 on
8 left and right by turning them
counter-clockwise.
82

Maintenance

Remove screw 1 and remove Remove quick-release axle 5,

the wheel-speed sensor from supporting the rear wheel as
its holder. you do so.
Roll the rear wheel back until
z Push the rear wheel as far for- it is clear of the swinging arm,
ward as possible and disen- while holding the brake caliper
gage the chain from sprock- on the left-hand side.
et 4.
The sprocket and the
spacer sleeves on left
and right are loose fits in the
wheel. Make sure that these
parts are not damaged or lost on
removal.
Remove nut 2, counter-holding
at the left-hand side if neces-
sary.
Install the rear wheel
Threaded fasteners not 8
tightened to the specified 83
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the security of the
fasteners checked by a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Lift the rear wheel and work
quick-release axle 5 through
the swinging arm, the brake
caliper and the rear wheel.
Maintenance
Roll the rear wheel as far for-
ward as possible and loop the
chain over sprocket 4.
z

Make sure that the brake cal-

iper moves on guide 6.
Roll the rear wheel into the
swinging arm, making sure that Install axle nut 2, but do not
the brake disc passes between tighten it at this point.
the brake pads.

8 wheel stand
84
Maintenance
Insert the wheel-speed sensor
into the holder and install
screw 1.
Adjusting chain sag ( 77).
z Place the motorcycle on an aux-
without centre stand OE
Remove the auxiliary stand.
Hold the rear-wheel cover in
position and install screws 2
and 3.
Install two screws 1.
BMW Motorrad front-
Install the front-wheel
stand
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
to support the motorcycle
without the assistance of an
auxiliary stand. A motorcycle
resting only on the front wheel
stand and the rear wheel can
topple.
iliary stand before lifting the front
wheel with the BMW Motorrad
front-wheel stand.
Place the motorcycle on a suit-
able auxiliary stand.
with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Use basic stand with tool num-
ber (83 30 0 402 241) in com-
bination with front-wheel ad-
apter (83 30 0 402 242).
Slacken adjusting screws 1.
Push the two adapters 2 apart
until the front forks fit between
them. Adjust the adapter studs
to suit the front suspension.
Use locating pins 3 to set the
front-wheel stand to the de-
sired height.
Centre the front-wheel stand
relative to the front wheel and
push it against the front axle.
Install rubber buffers 4 in the
top positions on left and right.
Align the two adapters 2 so
that the front forks are securely
seated.
Tighten adjusting screws 1.
8
85
Maintenance
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the motorcycle.
with centre stand OE z
If the motorcycle is raised
too far the centre stand will
lift clear of the ground and the
motorcycle could topple to one
side.
When raising the motorcycle,
make sure that the centre stand
remains on the ground. If ne-
cessary, adjust the height of the
front-wheel stand.
 Make sure the motorcycle is
8 standing firmly.
86 Fuses
Removing fuse
Risk of fire if an attempt is
made to jumper defective
Maintenance
fuse.
Always replace defective fuses
with new fuses of the correct
amperage rating.
Switch off the ignition.
z Remove the seat ( 38).
Squeeze latches 1 together
and remove the fuse cover.
Use the tool from the on-board
toolkit to pull the defective fuse
up and out of the fuse box.
If fuse defects recur fre-
quently have the electric
circuits checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install the fuse
Replace the defective fuse with
a fuse of the correct amperage
rating.
The fuse assignments and
fuse amperage ratings spe-
cified for your motorcycle are lis-
ted in the section entitled "Tech-
nical data". The figures in the
graphic correspond to the fuse
numbers.
Close the fuse cover.
The latch engages with an
audible click.
Installing seat ( 39).
Bulbs
Notes
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
The bulb is pressurised and
can cause injury if dam-
aged.
Wear protective goggles and
gloves when changing bulbs.
 The types of bulb fitted to
your motorcycle are listed 8
in the section entitled "Technical
data". 87

Do not touch the glass of

new bulbs with your fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold

Maintenance
the bulbs when handling them.
Dirt deposits, in particular oil and
grease, interfere with heat radi- Remove screw 1 and work the Disconnect plug 1, counter-
ation from the bulb. This leads instrument panel up out of the holding the bulb under the rub-
to overheating and shortens the holders. ber cap.
bulb's operating life. Lay the instrument panel aside.
z
Replacing low-beam and Switch off the ignition.
high-beam headlight bulb
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.

Remove rubber cap 2.

8
88

Maintenance

Disengage spring clip 3 from Install bulb 4, making sure that Connect plug 1.
the latches and swing it up. tab 5 is correctly positioned.
Remove bulb 4. Engage spring clip 3.

z Replace the defective bulb.

Bulb for low-beam and
high-beam headlight

H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W

Seat the instrument panel in

holders 2.
Install rubber cap 2.
 Bulb for parking light
8
89
W5W / 12 V / 5 W

Maintenance
Install screw 1. Pull bulb socket 1 out of the
headlight housing.
Replacing parking-light
bulb
Make sure the ground is level z
and firm and place the motor- Insert the bulb into the bulb
cycle on its stand. socket.
Switch off the ignition.

Remove bulb from the socket.

Replace the defective bulb.

8
90
Maintenance
Insert bulb socket 1 into the
headlight housing.
Replacing turn indicator
z bulbs, front and rear
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screw 1.
Pull the glass out of the reflect-
or housing at the threaded-
fastener side.
Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise
and remove it from the bulb
housing.
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, rear
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
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91

Maintenance
Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install Install screw 1. Remove two screws 1 and re-
it in the bulb housing. move the rear-light glass.
Replacing rear-light and
brake-light bulb
If it is not standing firmly, z
the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
Make sure the ground is level
Working from the inboard side, and firm and place the motor- Press bulb 2 into its socket
insert the glass into the bulb cycle on its stand. and turn it counter-clockwise to
housing and close the housing. remove.
Switch off the ignition.
 Replace the defective bulb.
8 Bulb for tail light/brake
92 light

Maintenance P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W

Hold the rear-light glass in pos- Remove two screws 1.

ition and install two screws 1. Pull out connecting flange 2.
Disconnect intake air pipe 3
Air filter from the air filter housing, re-
z move it from mount 4 and turn
Replacing air-filter
it aside.
element
Press bulb 2 into its socket Remove the right side panel
and turn it clockwise to install. ( 98).
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93

Maintenance
Disconnect plug 5. Insert cleaned or new air filter Seat the intake air pipe in
element 6. mount 4.

Remove air filter element 6.

Connect plug 5. Seat the intake air pipe in
guides 7 of the air filter
housing. Take care not to
 bend the rubber seals of the air Do not use the on-board socket
8 filter element out of shape. to jump-start the engine of the
motorcycle.
94
A short-circuit can res-
ult if the crocodile clips
of the jump leads are accident-
ally brought into contact with the
Maintenance

Install connecting flange 2.
z Install two screws 1.
Install the right side panel
( 99).
Jump starting
The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
vehicle electronics.
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the vehicle
electronics.
Make sure that the battery of the
donor vehicle has a voltage rating
of 12 V.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 38).
Remove cover 1 from the bat-
tery connection point.
Begin by connecting one end
of the red jump lead to the
motorcycle's battery connec-
tion point and the other end
to the positive terminal of the
donor vehicle's battery.
Connect one end of the black
jump lead to a suitable earthing
point on the motorcycle (e.g.
screw 2) and the other end to
a suitable earthing point on the
donor vehicle or the negative
terminal of the donor vehicle's
battery.
 Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the en-
gine does not start, wait a few
minutes before repeating the
attempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminal and the
ground point first, then dis-
connect the second jump lead
from the positive terminal and
the battery connection point.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or oth-
er products to start the engine.
Installing seat ( 39).
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the on-board elec-
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually
drain the battery. This can cause
the battery to run flat. If this hap-
pens, warranty claims will not be
accepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out of
use for more than four weeks, 8
disconnect the battery or con-
nect a suitable trickle charger to 95
the battery.
Charge the battery when
connected
Maintenance
Charging the connected
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
z
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a charger
connected directly to the battery
posts.
If you switch on the igni-
tion and the multifunction
display and telltale lights fail to
light up, the battery is completely
flat. Attempting to charge a com-
pletely flat battery via the on-
board socket can cause damage
to the motorcycle's electronics.
 If a battery has discharged to the
8 extent that it is completely flat, it
has to be disconnected from the
96 on-board circuits and charged
with the charger connected dir-
ectly to the battery posts.
With the battery connected
Maintenance
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use

to the motorcycle's on-board Removing battery

electrical system, charge only
via the power socket.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
z Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
with anti-theft alarm OE
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the centre trim panel
( 98).
Push back cover 1 of the bat-
tery's positive terminal.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 2
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead 3.
Disengage battery retaining
strap 4 and disconnect breath-
er hose 5.
 Lift the battery up and out; Checking battery-acid
work it slightly back and forth level 8
if it is difficult to remove. Check the acid level regularly 97
Install the battery at intervals of approximately
three months.
Removing battery ( 96).

Maintenance
Specified level, battery
acid

Between MIN and MAX

marks
z
Install the battery, making sure
to connect breather hose 5. If the acid level is below the MIN
mark:
Install battery retaining strap 4. Check the acid level at mark 1. Top up the battery acid with
Connect positive lead 3 first.
distilled water to the specified
Then connect negative lead 2.
level.
Push cover 1 into position over
the battery positive terminal.
Installing centre trim panel
( 98).

Setting clock ( 29).

 Body panels
8 Remove the centre trim
98 panel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the seat ( 38).
Maintenance
z
Remove screws 1 on left and
right.
Remove oil dipstick 2 and re-
move the centre trim panel.
Install the oil dipstick.
Installing centre trim Install screws 1 on left and
panel right.
Installing seat ( 39).
Remove the right side
panel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the centre trim panel
( 98).
Remove oil dipstick 2.
Remove screws 1 and 2.
Hold the centre trim panel
in position and install oil dip-
stick 2.
 Removing left side panel
Make sure the ground is level 8
and firm and place the motor- 99
cycle on its stand.
Remove the centre trim panel
( 98).

Maintenance
Remove screw 3. Install short screw 3.
Pull the side panel at 4 out of
the mount and remove.

Install the right side panel z

Remove screws 1 and 2.

Install screws 1 and 2.

Installing centre trim panel
( 98).
Insert the side panel into
mount 4.
 Installing left side panel
8
100

Maintenance

Remove screw 3. Install screws 1 and 2.

Pull the side panel at 4 out of Slip the side panel behind top Installing centre trim panel
the mount and remove. section of fairing 5, then seat it ( 98).
in mount 4.
z

Install screw 3.
Care

Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9
101
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 z
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 104
 Care products
9 BMW Motorrad recommends
102 that you use the cleaning and
care products you can obtain
from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer. The substances
in BMW Care Products have
Care
been tested in laboratories and in
practice; they provide optimised
z care and protection for the
materials used in your vehicle.
The use of unsuitable
cleaning and care products
can damage vehicle components.
Do not use solvents such as cel-
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
fuel or the like, and do not use
cleaning products that contain
alcohol.
Washing motorcycle
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re-
mover to soften and wash off
insects and stubborn dirt on
painted parts prior to washing
the motorcycle.
To prevent stains, do not wash
the motorcycle immediately after
it has been exposed to strong
sunlight and do not wash it in the
sun.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is washed frequently, especially
during the winter months.
To remove road salt, clean the
motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after every trip.
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brake discs and brake
pads have dried out.
Warm water intensifies the
effect of salt.
Use only cold water to wash off
road salt.
The high pressure of high-
pressure cleaners (steam
cleaners) can damage seals, the
hydraulic brake system, the elec-
trical system, and the seat.
Do not use a steam jet or high-
pressure cleaning equipment.
Cleaning easily
damaged components
Plastics
Clean plastic parts with water
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
This includes in particular:
Windscreen and slipstream de-
flectors
Headlight lens made of plastic
Glass cover of the instrument
cluster
Black, unpainted parts
 If plastic parts are cleaned
using unsuitable cleaning
agents, the surfaces can be dam-
aged.
Do not use cleaning agents that
contain alcohol, solvents or ab-
rasives to clean plastic parts.
Even fly-remover pads or clean-
ing pads with hard surfaces can
produce scratches.
Soften stubborn dirt and
insects by covering the af-
fected areas with a wet cloth.
Chrome
Use plenty of water and BMW
shampoo to clean chrome, par-
ticularly if it has been exposed to
road salt. Use chrome polish for
additional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be bent
easily.
Take care not to bend the fins
when cleaning the radiator.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber-care
products.
Using silicone sprays for
the care of rubber seals can
cause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays or
other care products that contain
silicon.
Paint care
Washing the motorcycle regularly 9
will help counteract the long-term 103
effects of substances that dam-
age the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
Care
sources of dirt, for example tree
resin or pollen.
z
Remove particularly aggressive
substances immediately, how-
ever, as otherwise the paint can
be affected or become discol-
oured. Substances of this nature
include spilt fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid and bird droppings.
We recommend BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner for
this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are par-
ticularly easy to see after the
motorcycle has been washed.
Remove stains of this kind im-
mediately, using cleaning-grade
benzene or petroleum spirit on a
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
 BMW Motorrad recommends
9 BMW tar remover for removing
specks of tar. Remember to wax
104 the parts treated in this way.
Protective wax coating
BMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
Care
products containing carnauba
z wax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles" on
the surface, instead of forming
beads.
Laying up motorcycle
Clean the motorcycle.
Removing battery ( 96).
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots, the side stand
pivots and the centre stand
pivots (if the motorcycle is fit-
ted with a centre stand) with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel.
Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter element
changed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
bine work for laying up/restoring
to use with a BMW service or
inspection.
Restoring motorcycle
to use
Remove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work through
the checklist.
Technical data

Technical data
troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
10
105
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
z
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
 troubleshooting chart
10 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
106 Possible cause Rectification
Emergency off switch (kill switch) Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand Retract the side stand ( 44).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged. Select neutral or pull the clutch lever ( 44).
Technical data

No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 50).

Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 95).

z
Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid 10
107
Quick-release axle in telescopic
forks
M16 x 1.5 45 Nm
Clamp, front quick-release axle

Technical data
M8 x 20 19 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Nut on quick-release axle (rear
wheel)
M16 x 1.5 100 Nm z
Tensioning screws for drive
chain
M8 x 70 10 Nm
Mirror arm Value Valid
Locknut (mirror) to clamping
piece
M18 x 1 20 Nm
 Mirror arm Value Valid
10 Clamping piece (mirror) to
108 clamping block
M10 x 1.25 30 Nm
Technical data

z
Engine
Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-
10
shafts driven by roller chain, 4 valves operated by 109
bucket tappets, balancing shaft, liquid-cooled cyl-
inder and cylinder head, integral coolant pump, 5-
speed gearbox and dry sump lubrication.
Displacement 652 cm3

Technical data
Cylinder bore 100 mm
Piston stroke 83 mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Nominal output 35 kW, at engine speed: 6500 min-1
with power reduction OA 25 kW, at engine speed: 6500 min-1 z
Torque 60 Nm, at engine speed: 5000 min-1
with power reduction OA 47 Nm, at engine speed: 4500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 7500 min-1
Idle speed 1500±100 min-1
 Fuel
10 Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded
110 91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 14 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Technical data

Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity
z viscosity classes recommended by BMW Motorrad
SAE 10W-40, API SG / SH / JASO MA
SAE 15W-40, API SG / SH / JASO MA
Oil grades
2.3 l, Total capacity (with filter change)
1.7 l, Oil tank - prefilling
0.6 l, Oil tank - topping up
~-20 °C
~-10 °C
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. BMW Motorrad recommends
not using synthetic oils for the first 10000 km.
Please do not hesitate to contact your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer if you have any questions
relating the choice of a suitable engine oil for your
motorcycle.
Clutch
clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath
10
111
Transmission
gearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en-
gine block

Technical data
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.946 (72:37 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.750 (33:12 teeth), 1st gear
1.750 (28:16 teeth), 2nd gear
1.313 (21:16 teeth), 3rd gear
1.045 (23:22 teeth), 4th gear
0.875 (21:24 teeth), 5th gear
z
 Rear-wheel drive
10 Type of final drive Chain drive
112
Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork
Secondary transmission ratio 2,938

Running gear
Technical data

Type of front suspension Telescopic forks

Spring travel, front 170 mm, At wheel
with lowered suspension OE 140 mm, At wheel
Type of rear suspension Box-section two-arm fork
z Spring travel, rear 165 mm, At wheel
with lowered suspension OE 130 mm, At wheel
Brakes
Type of front brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston
10
floating caliper 113
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-piston
floating caliper

Technical data
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material

Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". z
Front wheel
front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
front wheel rim size 2.50" x 19"
Tyre designation, front 110 / 80 - 19
Rear wheel
rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2
rear wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 - 17
10 Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, Tyre cold
114
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre cold

Electrics
Technical data

Battery
battery type Lead-acid battery
battery rated voltage 12 V
battery rated capacity 12 Ah
Spark plugs
z
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DR 8 EB
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.6...0.7 mm, When new
Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight H4 / 12 V / 55 W / 60 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light P25-2 / 12 V / 5 W / 21 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Fuses
Current rating of fuse 1 (for engine electronics) 15 A
10
115
Current rating of fuse 2 (for instrument panel, haz- 10 A
ard warning flashers, on-board socket, optional
accessories and diagnosis plug)
Current rating of fuse 3 (for horn and headlight 7.5 A

Technical data
flasher)
Current rating of fuse 4 (for low-beam headlight) 7.5 A
Current rating of fuse 5 (for high-beam headlight) 7.5 A
Current rating of fuse 6 (for instrument panel, 7.5 A
flashing turn indicators, hazard warning flashers,
brake light and optional accessories)
z
Current rating of fuse 7 (for rear light and parking 4A
light)
Current rating of fuse 8 (for heated handlebar 4A
grips)
 Frame
10 Frame type Tubular sectional-steel bridge-type frame with
116 bolt-on rear frame
type plate location Main frame, top right
VIN location Steering head, right
Technical data

Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2165 mm
Height of motorcycle 1390 mm, without rider at DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 920 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 780 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
z
with lowered suspension OE 750 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with high seat OA 820 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1770 mm
with lowered suspension OE 1710 mm
with high seat OA 1850 mm
Weights
Unladen weight 193 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
10
load of fuel, without optional extras 117
Permissible gross weight 380 kg
Maximum payload max 188 kg

Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed 170 km/h
with power reduction OA 145 km/h

z
z
Technical data
118
10
Service

Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
11
119
BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 120
BMW Motorrad mobility services -
roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Service
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 z
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
 BMW Motorrad service
11 Advanced technology requires
120 specially adapted methods of
maintenance and repair.
If maintenance and re-
pair work is performed in-
expertly, it could result in con-
Service
sequential damage and thus con-
stitute a safety risk.
BMW Motorrad recommends you
z to have all the associated work
on your motorcycle carried out
by a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer can provide information on
BMW services and the work un-
dertaken as part of each service.
Have all maintenance and repair
work carried out confirmed in the
"Service" chapter in this manual.
Authorised BMW Motorrad deal-
ers are supplied with the latest
technical information and have
the necessary technical know-
how. BMW Motorrad recom-
mends that you contact your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have questions regarding
your motorcycle.
BMW Motorrad service
quality
Along with its reputation for en-
gineering quality and high reliab-
ility, BMW Motorrad is a byword
for excellent quality of service.
To ensure that your BMW is al-
ways in optimum condition, BMW
Motorrad recommends that you
have the maintenance work re-
quired for your motorcycle car-
ried out regularly, preferably by
your authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer. For generous treat-
ment of claims submitted after
the warranty period has expired,
evidence of regular maintenance
is essential.
Certain signs of wear, moreover,
may otherwise not be noticed
until it is too late to put them
right at moderate cost. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer's
mechanics know every detail of
your motorcycle and can take re-
medial action if necessary before
minor faults develop into serious
problems. By having the neces-
sary repairs done properly and
in good time, you save time and
money in the long run.
BMW Motorrad mobility
services - roadside
assistance
In the event of a breakdown, the
BMW Motorrad mobility services
available for each new BMW mo-
torcycle enable you to access an
extensive range of services such
as breakdown assistance, motor-
cycle transportation etc. (details
can differ from country to coun-
try). In the event of a breakdown,
contact the Mobile Service or-
ganisation of BMW Motorrad.
The specialists will provide the
necessary advice and assistance.
You will find important country-
specific contact addresses and
the after-sales service organisa-
tion phone numbers in the "Ser-
"Service Contact Europe" or
"Service Contact Africa, Amer-
ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania".
Maintenance work
BMW Pre-delivery Check
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
the date when the next service
will be due. 11
Riders who cover long distances
in a year might have to bring in 121
their motorcycles for service be-
fore the next scheduled date. It
is to allow for these cases that
a maximum odometer reading is

vice Kontakt / Service Contact"
brochures, along with informa-
tion on Mobile Service and the
dealership network.
BMW Motorrad service
network
BMW Motorrad has an extens-
ive after-sales service network in
place to look after you and your
motorcycle in more than 100
countries. In Germany alone, you
have the best possible access
to approximately 200 authorised
BMW Motorrad dealers.
All information concerning the in-
ternational dealership network
can be found in the brochure
Service
dealer conducts the BMW pre- entered as well in the confirma-
delivery check before handing tion of service. Servicing has to
over the motorcycle to you. be brought forward if this odo-
z
BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
the next scheduled date for the
The BMW running-in check has service.
to be performed when the mo-
torcycle has covered between
500 km and 1200 km
BMW Service
The BMW Service is carried out
once a year; the extent of servi-
cing can vary, depending on the
age of the motorcycle and the
distance it has covered. Your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
confirms that the service work
has been carried out and enters
 Confirmation of maintenance work
11
BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in
122
Check Check
Completed Completed

on on
Service

Odometer reading

Next service
z at the latest

on
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Confirmation of service
The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories 11
and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. 127
Item Odometer Date
reading

Service
z
 Item Odometer Date
11 reading
128

Service

z
A Brake fluid C
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, front, 72 Care, 101 12
ABS Checking fluid level, rear, 73 Case
Control, 16, 18 Operation, 61 129
Reservoir, front, 13
Engineering details, 56 Reservoir, rear, 13 Chain
Self-diagnosis, 46 Adjusting sag, 77
Brake pads
Switching off and on, 33 Checking sag, 77
Checking front, 70
Accessories Checking wear, 78
Checking rear, 71

Index
Notes, 60 Label, chain tension, 13
Running in, 47
Air filter Lubricating, 76 z
Position on the motorcycle, 13 Brakes
Checking operation, 70 Checklist, 44
Replacing, 92 Clock
Safety instructions, 49
Adjusting, 29
B Technical data, 113
Control, 15
Battery Bulbs
Notes on replacement, 86 Clutch
Charging battery when Adjusting handlebar lever, 34
connected, 95 Replacing brake-light bulb, 91
Checking play, 75
Charging battery when Replacing high-beam headlight
bulb, 87 handlebar-lever play,
disconnected, 96
adjusting, 75
Installation, 97 Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 87 Technical data, 111
Maintenance instructions, 95
Replacing rear light bulb, 91 Confirmation of maintenance
Position on the motorcycle, 11 work, 122
Removal, 96 Replacing side-light bulb, 89
Coolant
BMW Motorrad service, 120 Replacing turn indicator Checking fill level, 74
bulb, 90
Fill-level indicator, 11
Technical data, 114
Topping up, 74
 Coolant temperature F Grip heating
12 Warning, 24 Frame
Technical data, 116
Operation, 32
130 D Front-wheel stand H
Damping Installing, 84 Handlebar fitting, left
Adjuster, 13 Fuel Overview, 16
Adjusting, 36 Filler neck, 13 Handlebar fitting, right
Dimensions, 116 Refuelling, 50 Overview, 17
Index

Technical data, 110 Hazard warning flashers

E Warning, 24 Control, 18
z Electrics Fuses Operation, 31
Technical data, 114 Position on the motorcycle, 14
Headlight
Emergency off switch (kill Replacing, 86 Adjusting headlight beam
switch), 17, 32
throw, 38
Engine G
General views Beam throw, 38
Starting, 44
Extra switch, 18 Driving on right/driving on
Technical data, 109
Instrument panel, 15 left, 38
Engine oil
Left handlebar fitting, 16 Headlight flasher, 31
Checking fill level, 68
Left side of motorcycle, 11 Control, 16
Filler neck, 11
Multifunction display, 20 High-beam headlight
Oil dipstick, 11 Control, 16
Technical data, 110 Right handlebar fitting, 17
Right side of motorcycle, 13 Horn, 16
Topping up, 70
Equipment, 6 Underneath the seat, 14
Warning and telltale lights, 21
I Luggage P
Ignition
Switching off, 28
Instructions for loading and Parking, 50 12
securing objects, 42 Power socket
Switching on, 28 Notes on use, 60 131
Instrument panel M Position on the motorcycle, 11
Overview, 15 Maintenance Pre-ride check, 46
Notes, 68
J Maintenance intervals, 121 R

Index
Jump starting, 94 Mirrors Rear-wheel drive
Adjusting, 35 Technical data, 112
K Mobility services, 120 Redline warning, 48 z
Keys, 28 Motorcycle Indicator, 15
Care, 101 Refuelling, 50
L Rider's Manual
Laying up, 104 Laying up, 104
Position on the motorcycle, 14
Lights Parking, 50
Running gear
High-beam headlight, 31 Restoring to use, 104
Technical data, 112
Switch on the parking lights, 28 Multifunction display, 15
Running in, 47
Switching on low-beam Overview, 20
headlight, 31 Select the readings, 30 S
Switching on the parking Safety instructions, 42
O
lights, 30 for brake, 49
Odometer and tripmeters
Lowered suspension Seat
Control, 15
Restrictions, 42 Installation, 38
Off-roading, 48
Lock, 11
Removal, 38
 Service, 120 Rear-wheel drive, 112 Tyres
12 Side light Running gear, 112 BMW recommendations, 113
Switching on, 30 Spark plugs, 114 Checking inflation pressure, 37
132
Spark plugs Standards, 7 Pressures, 114
Technical data, 114 Transmission, 111 Recommendations, 78
Speedometer, 15 Tyres, 113 Running in, 47
Spring preload Weights, 117 Table of tyre pressures, 11, 14
Index

Adjuster, 13 Wheels, 113 Technical data, 113

Adjusting, 35 Telltale lights, 15
z Standards, 7 Overview, 21 V
Starting, 44 Vehicle identification number
Toolkit Position on the motorcycle, 13
Control, 17 Contents, 68
Steering lock, 29 Position on the motorcycle, 14 W
topcase Warning lights, 15
T Operation, 63 Overview, 21
Technical data Torques, 107
Brakes, 113 Warnings, overview, 23
Transmission Weights, 117
Bulbs, 114
Technical data, 111 Payload table, 14
Clutch, 111
Transportation Wheels
Dimensions, 116 Lashing, 52 Change of size, 78
Electrics, 114 troubleshooting chart, 106 Install the rear wheel, 83
Engine, 109 Turn indicators Installing front wheel, 80
Engine oil, 110 Control, 16 Removing rear wheel, 81
Frame, 116 Type plate Technical data, 113
Fuel, 110 Position on the motorcycle, 13
Motorcycle data/dealership details

Motorcycle data Dealership details

Model Person to contact in Service department

Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr

Colour code Phone number

Date of first registration

Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)
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 to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.

© 2010 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.
Important data for refuelling

Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Regular, unleaded
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 14 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, Tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and with luggage, tyre cold

BMW recommends

Order No.: 01 41 8 522 231

11.2010, 1st edition