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S 1000 RR
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Motorcycle data/dealership details
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at 3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19 Dynamic Traction Control
the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20 DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
you want to find a particular topic Warning and telltale Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
or item of information. lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 22 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Abbreviations and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ignition switch/steering Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 54
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Electronic immobiliser Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
General view, right side . . . . . 13 Odometer and tripmet- Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 58
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14 ers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Multifunction switch, Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 16 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 39 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Emergency off switch (kill Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 66
Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
BMW Motorrad Race Securing motorcycle for
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6 On the race track . . . . . . . 69 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 11 Technical data . . . . . . 147
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 70 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 troubleshooting chart . . . . . . 148
LAPTIMER mode . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 149
INFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
In the gravel trap . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Removing/installing mir- Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
rors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 128 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Removing and installing Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 129 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 154
number-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . 91 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Removing and installing front Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 155
7 Engineering details . . . . . 97 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Brake system with BMW Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Motorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . 100 Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 144 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Electronic engine manage- Cleaning easily damaged Riding specifications . . . . . . 160
ment with BMW Motorrad components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 162
8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Protective wax coating . . . . 146 BMW Motorrad Mobility
General instructions . . . . . . . 106 Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 146 services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Restoring motorcycle to Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 162
9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 107
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Confirmation of mainten-
General instructions . . . . . . . 108
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Confirmation of service . . . . 169
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
13 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General instructions
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview Specific instructions on OE Optional extra
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual
how to operate, control, ad- The motorcycles are as-
just or look after items of equip- sembled complete with
6 will provide you with an initial
ment on the motorcycle. all the BMW optional ex-
overview of your motorcycle. All
Indicates the end of an tras originally ordered.
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in item of information.
OA Optional accessory
Chapter 12. This record of the You can obtain optional
Instruction.
General instructions
General instructions
cessories (OA). This explains why e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual
the manual may also contain de- countries may differ.
scriptions of equipment which
you have not ordered. Please Currency
note, too, that your motorcycle The high safety and quality
might not be exactly as illus- standards of BMW motorcycles
trated in this manual on account are maintained by constant
of country-specific differences. development work on designs,
If your BMW was supplied with equipment and accessories.
equipment not described in Because of this, your motorcycle
this Rider's Manual, you will
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may differ from the information
find these features described in supplied in these instructions.
separate manuals. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
or descriptions in this manual.
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General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General views
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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General views
General view, left side
1 Adjuster, spring preload, 2
front ( 47) 11
Adjuster for front rebound-
stage damping ( 50)
2 Adjuster for rear
compression-stage
General views
damping ( 51)
3 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 48)
4 Seat lock ( 54)
5 Table of tyre pressures
Payload table
Chain settings z
6 Engine oil level indicator
( 109)
7 Adjuster for front
compression-stage
damping ( 49)
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General views
General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 2
( 113) 13
2 VIN and type plate (on
steering-head bearing,
right)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
General views
( 112)
4 Steering damper (behind
right side panel) ( 64)
5 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 114)
6 Engine-oil filler neck
( 110) z
7 Adjuster for rear rebound-
stage damping ( 52)
Multifunction switch,
2 left
14 1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 38)
Control for the laptimer
( 74)
2 Operating the ABS
General views
( 41)
with BMW Motorrad
DTC OE
Control for DTC ( 42)
3 Control for hazard warning
flashers ( 39)
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turn indicators ( 39)
5 Horn
6 Setting clock ( 35)
Control for race functions
( 70)
7 Control for the odometer
( 36)
Multifunction switch,
right 2
1 with heated handlebar 15
grips OE
Grip heating control
( 40)
2 Control for selecting the
General views
ride mode ( 43)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
switch) ( 40)
4 Starting engine ( 59)
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Underneath the seat
2 1 Battery ( 139)
16 2 Helmet holder ( 55)
3 Luggage loops ( 56)
4 Toolkit ( 108)
5 Fuse box ( 137)
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General views
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Instrument panel
1 Panels for warning and tell- 2
tale lights ( 21) 17
2 Rev. counter
3 Shift light ( 63)
4 Ambient-light brightness
sensor (for adapting the
General views
brightness of the instru-
ment lighting)
with anti-theft alarm
(DWA) OE
Anti-theft alarm telltale light
(see the instructions for
use for the anti-theft alarm) z
5 Multifunction display
( 20)
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General views
Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Status indicators
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Multifunction display
3 1 Speedometer
20 2 Coolant temperature
3 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Grip-heating indicator
( 40)
Status indicators
Status indicators
indicators
4 General warning light, in
combination with warnings
in the display ( 23)
5 Telltale light for right turn
indicators
6 Warning light for fuel down
to reserve ( 27) z
7 Telltale light for neutral
8 High-beam headlight tell-
tale light
9 Warning light for engine
electronics ( 27)
10 "Fastest lap" light ( 75)
Service-due indicator is accompanied by the 'Gener-
3 al' warning light showing yellow.
The word "Service" remains per-
22 manently visible.
If the service-due indicator
appears more than a month
before the service date, the date
saved in the instrument cluster
Status indicators
Status indicators
when the side stand is in the re-
tracted position. Warnings for which there is no
The calculated range is only dedicated warning light are indic-
The range readout 1 indicates an approximate reading. ated by 'General' warning light 1
how far you can ride with the fuel Consequently, BMW Motorrad showing in combination with a
remaining in the tank. This read- recommends that you should not warning such as, for example, 2
ing is not displayed until fuel level try to use the full range before appearing on the multifunction
has dropped to reserve. This dis-
tance is calculated on the basis
refuelling. display. The 'General' warning z
light shows red or yellow, de-
of fuel level and average con- Warnings pending on the urgency of the
sumption.
Mode of presentation warning.
When refuelling after running on
If two or more warnings occur at
reserve, make sure that you top Warnings are indicated by the
the same time, all the appropri-
up the tank to a level above re- corresponding warning lights.
ate warning lights and warning
serve, as otherwise the sensor
symbols appear, alternating with
will not be able to register the
warning words as applicable.
new level. If the sensor cannot
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
3 Warnings, overview
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Warning light Status indicators Meaning
Lights up yellow ! EWS appears on Electronic immobiliser active ( 27)
the display
Status indicators
Lights up ABS fault ( 29)
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Electronic immobiliser converter; a hazardous situation Possible cause:
active can result if the engine cuts out The coolant temperature is too 3
General warning light shows unexpectedly. high.
Do not run the fuel tank dry. 27
yellow. If possible, ride in the part-load
Possible cause: range to cool down the engine.
! EWS appears on the display. If the coolant temperature is
Possible cause: The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel. frequently too high, have the
The key being used is not au- fault rectified as soon as pos-
Status indicators
thorised for starting, or commu- Reserve fuel sible by a specialist workshop,
nication between key and engine preferably an authorised BMW
electronics is disrupted. Motorrad dealer.
Remove all other vehicle keys approx. 4 l
from the same ring as the igni- Refuel ( 66). Engine in emergency-
tion key. operation mode
Use the reserve key. Coolant temperature too Warning light for engine
Have the defective key re- high fault shows. z
placed, preferably by an au- General warning light shows
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer. red. The engine is running in
emergency operating mode.
Fuel down to reserve The coolant-temperature reading Unusual engine response is a
Warning light for fuel down flashes. possibility.
to reserve shows. Continuing to ride when the Adapt your style of riding accord-
engine is overheated could ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply
Lack of fuel can result in result in engine damage. and overtaking.
the engine misfiring and
Compliance with the information
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-
set out below is essential.
firing can damage the catalytic
Possible cause: Possible cause: Replacing parking-light bulb,
3 The engine control unit has dia- Rear light or brake light bulb de- right ( 133).
gnosed a fault. In exceptional fective.
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cases, the engine stops and re- The LED rear light must be
Turn-indicator bulb
fuses to start. Otherwise, the en- replaced. Consult a specialist defective
gine runs in emergency operating workshop, preferably an author- ! LAMP appears on the display.
mode. ised BMW Motorrad dealer. A defective bulb places
You can continue to ride, but
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Status indicators
appears on the blank display.
Possible cause: Possible cause:
The ABS function is not Possible cause:
The drop sensor has detected a
drop and has cut out the engine. available, because self- The ABS control unit has detec-
diagnosis did not complete. The ted a fault. The ABS function is
Bring the motorcycle to the
motorcycle has to move forward not available.
upright position
a few metres for the wheel You can continue to ride the
Switch the ignition off and
sensors to be tested. motorcycle, but make due pro-
then on again or switch the kill
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind vision for the fact that the ABS
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switch on and then off again.
that the ABS function is not function is not available. Bear
Drop sensor defective available until self-diagnosis has in mind the more detailed in-
completed. formation on situations that can
! VDS (Vertical Down Sensor)
appears on the display. lead to an ABS fault ( 102).
ABS deactivated Have the fault rectified as
Possible cause:
ABS warning light shows. quickly as possible by a
A defect in the drop sensor has
specialist workshop, preferably
been detected.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
DTC intervention reach a speed of at least 5 km/h Possible cause:
3 with BMW Motorrad DTC OE in order for DTC self-diagnosis to The DTC control unit has detec-
complete. ted a fault.
30 DTC warning light quick- Pull away slowly. Bear in mind You can continue to ride. Bear
flashes. that the DTC function is not in mind that the DTC function
The DTC has detected a degree available until self-diagnosis has is not available or the function-
of instability at the rear wheel completed. ality might be subject to certain
and has intervened to reduce restrictions. Bear in mind the
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torque. The warning light flashes DTC switched off more detailed information on
for longer than DTC intervention with BMW Motorrad DTC OE situations that can lead to a
lasts. This affords the rider visual DTC fault ( 103).
feedback on control intervention DTC warning light shows.
Have the fault rectified as
even after the critical situation quickly as possible by a
has been dealt with. Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably
The rider has switched off the an authorised BMW Motorrad
DTC self-diagnosis not dealer.
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DTC system.
Activating DTC function
with BMW Motorrad DTC OE ( 43).
Anti-theft alarm battery
weak
DTC warning light slow-
DTC fault with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
flashes.
with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
Possible cause: ! DWALO appears on the dis-
DTC warning light shows. play.
Self-diagnosis did not complete,
so the DTC function is not avail- This error message appears
able. The engine must be run- only briefly after the pre-
ning and the motorcycle must ride check completes.
Possible cause: Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti- The integral battery in the anti- 3
theft alarm has lost a significant theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
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proportion of its original capa- ginal capacity. There is no assur-
city. There is no assurance of ance that the anti-theft alarm will
how long the anti-theft alarm can be operational if the motorcycle's
remain operational if the motor- battery is disconnected.
cycle's battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist
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Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an author-
workshop, preferably an author- ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Speed warning
Anti-theft alarm battery Shift indicator lights up or
flat flashes, depending on your
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE preferred setting.
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General warning light shows
play.
yellow.
Possible cause:
! DWA appears on the display. The preset top speed was ex-
This error message appears ceeded.
only briefly after the pre- Reduce speed.
ride check completes. Set a new top speed.
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Status indicators
Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 34 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Electronic immobiliser EWS . . . . . . . . . 35 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Operation
Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 z
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Grip heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
BMW Motorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dynamic Traction Control DTC . . . . . 42
Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Ignition switch/steering Switching on ignition Switch off the ignition
4 lock
34 Keys
You receive two master keys and
one emergency key. The emer-
gency key is small and light so
that it can always be kept in a
Operation
Operation
The EWS warning appears in the Setting clock
Turn the key to position 3, multifunction display.
Attempting to set the clock
while moving the handlebars Always keep the spare key sep- while riding the motorcycle
slightly. arately from the ignition key. can lead to accidents. z
Ignition, lights and all function Set the clock only when the mo-
circuits switched off. If you mislay a key you can have
the key in question barred by torcycle is stationary.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed. your authorised BMW Motorrad Switch on the ignition.
dealer. In order to have a key
Electronic immobiliser barred you must bring along all
the other keys belonging to the
EWS motorcycle.
The on-board electronics access The engine cannot be started by
the data saved in the ignition key a barred key, but a key that has
via a ring aerial in the ignition been barred can subsequently be
lock. The ignition is not enabled reactivated.
for starting until the engine con- You can obtain replacement/extra
trol unit has recognised the key keys only through an authorised
button 2 until the number Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
4 stops flashing. Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
This completes the process. Range (once fuel level is down
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to reserve)
Odometer and
tripmeters Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Selecting readings Select the desired tripmeter.
Operation
Operation
The current speed setting or
OFF appears on the display.
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Operation
10 seconds and covered a dis- Switch on the ignition.
tance of about 300 m. The hazard warning flash- Press button 1 to switch on
ers place a strain on the the hazard warning flashers.
battery. Do not use the hazard Ignition can be switched off. z
warning flashers for longer than Press button 1 again to switch
absolutely necessary. off the hazard warning flashers.
If you press a turn-indic-
ator button with the ignition
switched on, the turn-indicator
function is activated instead of
the hazard warning flashers, and
remains active until you release
Push button 1 to the left to the button. The hazard warning
switch on the left flashing turn flashers recommence flashing as
indicators. soon as the button is released.
Push button 1 to the right to
switch on the right flashing turn
indicators.
Emergency off switch gine speeds. If the charge level
4 (kill switch) is low, grip heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's start-
40 ing capability.
Operation
Operation
move.
The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating. Stage two 2 is Press and hold down button 1
for heating the grips quickly: it is until first DTC warning light 3 z
advisable to switch to stage one and then ABS warning light 2
as soon as the grips are warm. change their status.
The DTC setting remains un-
100 % heating power changed.
ABS warning light shows.
50 % heating power
Operation
Ride mode
Press and hold down button 1 Setting riding mode
until DTC warning light 3 Switch on the ignition. z
changes status.
DTC warning light goes
out; if self-diagnosis has not Arrow 1 and selection menu 2
completed it starts flashing. show. The current setting is
Release button 1 within two shown at position 3.
seconds.
DTC warning light remains
off or continues to flash.
The DTC function is activated.
Operation
has been inserted, the choice
of modes includes SPORT and
RACE with increased engine To do so, press retainer 2 and
power. The significantly more pull the cap up.
sporty response in these modes Install the coding plug. z
can lead to hazardous situations. Switch on the ignition.
It is important for the rider in-
tending to use these more sporty
ride modes to familiarise himself/ Dirt and moisture can pen-
herself with their characteristics. etrate the open plug and
lead to malfunctions.
The following applies to
Reinstall the cap after removing
motorcycles with power
the coding plug.
reduction: Inserting the cod-
ing plug voids homologation for Remove cap of plug 1.
riding the motorcycle on public
roads.
In these cases, do not insert the Once the coding plug is inserted
RAIN mode 1 is the mode ac-
tivated automatically, for safety Mirrors
4 reasons.
Adjusting mirrors
Setting riding mode ( 43).
46
Installing front seat ( 55).
Brakes
Adjust the handbrake
Operation
lever
Changing the position of
Applying light pressure from
the brake-fluid reservoir can
behind, turn adjusting screw 1
allow air to penetrate the brake
z to the desired position.
system. Turn the mirror to the correct
Do not twist the handlebar fitting The adjusting screw is
position.
or the handlebars. easier to turn if you push
the handbrake lever forward.
Attempting to adjust the Spring preload
handbrake lever while riding Adjustment options:
Setting
the motorcycle can lead to acci- From position 1: widest span
between handlebar grip and It is essential to set spring pre-
dents.
clutch lever load of the front suspension to
Do not attempt to adjust the suit the terrain. Increase spring
handbrake lever unless the mo- to position 6: narrowest span
between handlebar grip and preload for riding in rough terrain
torcycle is at a standstill. and reduce if the terrain is level.
handlebar lever
It is essential to set spring pre-
load of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the mo-
torcycle. Increase spring preload bottom edge 1 of the outer
when the motorcycle is heavily tube to front axle 2. 4
loaded and reduce spring preload Apply the rider's weight to the
accordingly when the motorcycle motorcycle. 47
is lightly loaded. With the assistance of a
second person, measure
Adjusting spring preload distance d between points 1
for front wheel and 2 again and calculate the
Operation
Make sure the ground is level difference (negative spring
and firm and place the motor- displacement) between the two Your motorcycle's hand-
cycle on its stand. readings. ling will suffer if you do not
Make sure there is no load match the spring-preload and
on the motorcycle; remove all
Load-dependent adjust- z
ment of spring preload damping-characteristic settings.
items of luggage, if carried.
Adjust the damping characteristic
Negative spring displace- to suit spring preload.
ment of front wheel
To reduce negative spring dis-
10...15 mm (With rider placement (increase spring pre-
85 kg) load, in other words), use the
tool from the on-board toolkit
to turn adjusting screws 3 in
direction a.
To increase negative spring
displacement (reduce spring
Hold the motorcycle upright preload, in other words),
and measure distance d from use the tool from the on-
board toolkit to turn adjusting
4 screws 3 in direction b.
Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Make sure that the settings are
48 identical on left and right. Negative spring displace-
ment of rear wheel
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel 20...25 mm (With rider
85 kg)
Make sure the ground is level
Operation
Operation
toolkit to turn adjusting ring 2 Adjusting compression-
in direction a. stage damping for front
To increase damping: Use the
Tighten screw 1 to the spe- wheel tool from the on-board kit to
cified tightening torque. turn the adjusting screw in the z
Clamping bolt to upper appropriate direction so that
spring cup mark 2 points to a higher read-
ing on the scale.
3 Nm To reduce damping: Use the
tool from the on-board kit to
Damping turn the adjusting screw in the
appropriate direction so that
Setting mark 2 points to a lower read-
Damping must be adapted to suit ing on the scale.
Use adjusting screws 1 on
the surface on which the motor-
left and right to adjust the
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
compression-stage damping.
preload.
Adjusting rebound-stage
4 Compression stage, ba-
sic setting, front damping for front wheel
50
Position 2 (comfortable set-
ting with rider 85 kg)
Position 4 (normal setting
with rider 85 kg)
Operation
Operation
Position 7 (sports setting
with rider 85 kg)
To increase damping: Use the
Make sure that the settings are tool from the on-board toolkit
identical on left and right. to turn the adjusting screw or z
the adjusting ring, as applic-
Factory default settings,
able, in the appropriate direc-
front wheel tion so that mark 3 or, respect-
Reset the factory defaults as ively, 4 points to a higher read-
stated below. ing on the scale.
Adjust compression-stage
Factory default settings damping for long bump To reduce damping: Use the
for compression/rebound travel (low speed) by turning tool from the on-board toolkit
stages, front adjusting screw 1 and adjust to turn the adjusting screw or
compression-stage damping for the adjusting ring, as applic-
Position 4 short bump travel (high speed) able, in the appropriate direc-
by turning adjusting ring 2. tion so that mark 3 or, respect-
ively, 4 points to a lower read-
ing on the scale.
Adjusting rebound-stage
4 Compression stage, ba-
sic setting, rear, high damping for rear wheel
52 speed Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Position 2 (comfortable set- cycle on its stand.
ting with rider 85 kg)
Position 4 (normal setting
Operation
Operation
Position 7 (sports setting sures are correct. Headlight
with rider 85 kg) Adjusting headlight for
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to driving on left/driving on
Factory default settings, right
open as a result of centrifugal z
rear wheel force. This motorcycle has a
Reset the factory defaults as Fit valve caps with rubber seals symmetric-beam low-beam
stated below. and screw them on firmly to pre- headlight. If the motorcycle
Factory default settings vent sudden deflation. is ridden in a country where
for compression/rebound Make sure the ground is level the opposite rule of the road
stages, rear and firm and place the motor- applies, its symmetric low-
cycle on its stand. beam headlight means that
Position 4 no measures are necessary to
Check tyre pressures against
the data below. prevent the headlight beam from
dazzling oncoming traffic.
Tyre pressure, front
Operation
Push the upholstery of the
Engage the front seat in front seat forward slightly
mount 2, then lower the rear of above the screw holes and z
the seat to bring the holes into hold it in this position.
Push the upholstery of the alignment with screw holes 3. Install screws 1.
front seat forward slightly Take care not to let the screws
above screws 1 and hold it in scratch the trim panels. Helmet holder
this position.
Securing helmet to
Remove the screws.
motorcycle
Push the seat forward and
lift it at the rear to remove. Remove the rear seat ( 54).
Take care not to let the screws Turn the rear seat upside
scratch the trim panels. down.
Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean surface.
Luggage loops
4 Securing luggage to
56 motorcycle
Remove the rear seat ( 54).
Turn the rear seat upside
down.
Operation
The helmet catch can Use the loops 1 and the rear
scratch the panelling. footrests, for example, to se-
z Make sure the lock is out of the cure luggage to the rear seat.
way when you hook the helmet In this process, take care not to
into position. damage the rear trim panels.
Use a plastic-sheathed steel
cable to secure the helmet to
helmet holder 1. Pull loops 1 out of the holders
Install the rear seat ( 54). and to the outside and down.
Place the helmet on the front Install the rear seat ( 54).
seat.
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5
57
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Riding
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 z
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Safety instructions Set spring preload, damping cause loss of consciousness with
5 Rider's equipment
characteristic and tyre pres- fatal consequences.
sures to suit total weight. Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
58 Do not ride without the correct Do not run the engine in an en-
clothing. Always wear: Speed closed space.
Helmet If you ride at high speed, always
Motorcycling jacket and bear in mind that various bound- Risk of burn injury
trousers ary conditions can adversely af- Engine and exhaust system
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Gloves fect the handling of your motor- become very hot when the
Boots cycle: vehicle is in use. There is a risk
z Settings of the spring-strut and of burn injuries by contact with
This applies even to short jour- shock-absorber system
neys, and to every season of hot surfaces, particularly at the
Imbalanced load silencer.
the year. Your authorised BMW
Loose clothing When you park the motorcycle
Motorrad dealer will be glad to
Insufficient tyre pressure make sure that no-one comes
advise you on the correct cloth-
Poor tyre tread into contact with the engine and
ing for every purpose.
Etc. exhaust system.
Loading
Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter
Overloading and imbal-
Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel
anced loads can adversely
monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter,
affect the motorcycle's handling.
and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to Inhaling the exhaust fumes and damage.
comply with the instructions on therefore represents a For this reason, observe the fol-
loading. health hazard and can even lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry. Tampering Tyre-tread depth and tyre
Do not attempt to start or run Tampering with motor- pressures 5
the engine with a spark-plug cycle settings (e.g. elec- Security of the luggage
cap disconnected. 59
tronic engine management unit, Tension and lubrication of the
Stop the engine immediately if throttle valves, clutch) can cause drive chain
it misfires. damages to the components in
Use only unleaded fuel. At regular intervals:
question and lead to failure of
Comply with all specified main- Engine oil level (every refuelling
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safety-relevant functions. Dam-
tenance intervals. stop)
age caused in this way is not
Brake-pad wear (every third
covered by the warranty.
Unburned fuel will destroy
Do not tamper with the motor-
refuelling stop) z
the catalytic converter.
cycle in any way that could result
Note the points listed for protec- Starting
in tuned performance.
tion of the catalytic converter. Starting engine
Risk of overheating Checklist Switch on the ignition.
Use the following checklist to Pre-ride check is performed.
Cooling would be ( 60)
inadequate if the engine check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you ABS self-diagnosis is
were allowed to idle for a lengthy
ride off. performed. ( 61)
period with the motorcycle at
Brakes with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
a standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the Brake-fluid levels, front and rear DTC self-diagnosis is per-
motorcycle could catch fire. Clutch formed. ( 61)
Do not allow the engine to idle Shock absorber setting and Select neutral or, if a gear is
unnecessarily. Ride away imme- spring preload engaged, pull the clutch lever.
diately after starting the engine.
You cannot start the mo- The start attempt is auto- Phase 1
5 torcycle with the side stand matically interrupted if bat-
extended and a gear engaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge
60 The engine will switch itself off the battery before you start the
if you start it with the gearbox in engine, or use jump leads and a
neutral and then engage a gear donor battery to start.
before retracting the side stand. The engine starts.
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Phase 2
The 'General' warning light
Press starter button 1. changes from yellow to red.
Phase 3 ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis
The needle of the revolution BMW Motorrad Race ABS per- completed 5
counter moves to the position forms self-diagnosis to ensure its The ABS warning light goes
61
for zero engine revolutions. operability. Self-diagnosis is per- out.
The telltale and warning lights go formed automatically when you
out. switch on the ignition. The mo- If an indicator showing an ABS
The display switches to its ordin- torcycle has to move forward a fault appears when ABS self-dia-
ary display mode. few metres for the wheel sensors gnosis completes:
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to be tested. You can continue to ride. Bear
If a warning light does not show: in mind that neither the ABS
Some malfunctions cannot Phase 1 function nor the integral brak- z
be indicated if one of the Test of the diagnosis-compat- ing function is available.
warning lights fails to show. ible system components with Have the fault rectified as
Make sure that all the warning the motorcycle at a standstill. quickly as possible by a
and telltale lights come on in the ABS warning light flashes. specialist workshop, preferably
pre-ride check. an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Have the fault rectified as Phase 2
quickly as possible by a DTC self-diagnosis
Test of the wheel sensors as
specialist workshop, preferably with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
the motorcycle pulls away from
an authorised BMW Motorrad
rest. BMW Motorrad DTC performs
dealer.
ABS warning light flashes. self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed automatically when you
switch on the ignition.
Phase 1 If an indicator showing a DTC The electronic engine man-
5 Test of the diagnosis-compat- fault appears after DTC self-dia- agement system prevents
ible system components with gnosis completes: the engine from revving past the
62 preset rpm limit for running in.
the vehicle at a standstill. You can continue to ride. Bear
DTC warning light slow- in mind that the DTC function The authorised BMW Motorrad
flashes. is not available. dealer deactivates this monit-
Have the fault rectified as oring function when the motor-
Phase 2 quickly as possible by a cycle is brought in for its initial
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Shift light flashes at preset fre-
New brake pads can extend quency: Approaching upshift
stopping distance by a sig- rpm z
nificant margin. Shift light goes out: the engine
Apply the brakes in good time. has reached the ideal speed for
an upshift
Tyres
Shift light 1 shows the rider two
New tyres have a smooth sur- engine-speed thresholds: The engine-speed thresholds
face. This must be roughened by and the way in which the shift
riding in a restrained manner at Pullaway engine speed light indicates the various states
various heel angles until the tyres When the motorcycle is at a can be customised in the SETUP
are run in. This running in pro- standstill with the engine running, menu.
cedure is essential if the tyres are the shift light indicates the ideal
to achieve maximum grip. engine speed for a racing start. Speed limit
Tyres do not have their full Shift light off: engine speed If the shift light flashes or comes
grip when new and there too low on while the motorcycle is be-
is a risk of accidents at extreme Shift light on: ideal engine ing ridden and ! SPEED ap-
angles of heel. speed for pulling away
pears on the display, you have Shift assistance is not available in
5 exceeded the preset top speed. the following situations:
Gearshifts with the clutch
64 Shift assistant pressed
with shift assistant OE Gearshifts with the throttle
valve closed (engine overrun)
Your motorcycle is equipped
Downshifts
with a shift assistant evolved
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setting the dynamic increase in load at only the rear brakes when des-
the front wheel. Remember to cending mountain passes. Under
Open 5 clicks (from fully pull the clutch at the same time. extreme conditions, the brakes z
closed) (Public roads) In the "panic braking situations" could overheat and suffer severe
Open 2 clicks (from fully that are trained so frequently damage.
closed) (Race track) braking force is applied as rap- Use both front and rear brakes,
idly as possible and with the and make use of the engine's
Brakes rider's full force applied to the braking effect as well.
brake levers; under these circum-
How can stopping stances the dynamic shift in load Wet and dirty brakes
distance be minimised? distribution cannot keep pace
Wetness and dirt on the brake
Each time the brakes are applied, with the increase in deceleration
discs and the brake pads dimin-
a load distribution shift takes and the tyres cannot transmit the
ish braking efficiency.
place with the load shifting for- full braking force to the surface
Delayed braking action or poor
ward from the rear to the front of the road. Under these circum-
braking efficiency must be
wheel. The sharper the motor- stances the front wheel can lock
reckoned with in the following
cycle decelerates, the more load up.
situations:
is shifted to the front wheel. The
Riding in the rain or through Parking your On a gradient, the motorcycle
5 puddles of water. motorcycle should always face uphill; se-
After the motorcycle has been lect 1st gear.
66 washed. Side stand
Riding on salted or gritted Switch off the engine. Refuelling
roads. If the ground is soft or un- Fuel is highly flammable. A
After work has been carried on even, there is no guaran- naked flame close to the
the brakes, due to traces of oil tee that the motorcycle will rest fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
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stated below; do not fill the approx. 4 l
tank past the bottom edge of Press the fuel tank cap down
Use the ignition key to unlock
cap 1 of the fuel tank and pop
the filler neck. firmly to close. z
the cap open. If filling occurs after the fuel Remove the key and close the
level has gone below the protective cap.
reserve limit, the amount filled
must be greater than the reserve Securing motorcycle
amount for the new fuel level to for transportation
be recognised and the warning
Make sure that all components
light to switch off.
that might come into contact
Recommended fuel with straps used to secure the
grade motorcycle are adequately pro-
tected against scratching. Use
Super unleaded adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
Fuel expands when hot. 95 ROZ/RON example, for this purpose.
Fuel escaping from an 89 AKI
overfilled tank could make its way
Make sure that the motorcycle Pull the straps down and tight.
5 cannot topple sideways.
at a standstill.
rent lap.
z
Customising display Starting timing of another lap can be started
6 layout only by an external signal.
74 Infrared receiver
with infrared receiver OA
76
z
INFO mode button 2 is pressed the laps are
Selecting saved lap
shown in reverse sequence: 6
All-time best lap (ATBEST) 77
Best lap saved (BEST)
Last lap saved (LAST)
All other laps saved in memory
Aggregate time for all laps
( 81).
3 Direct jump to the
CLEAR ALL menu
4 Exiting INFO mode
( 79).
5 Clearing all saved data
( 80).
6 Activating ROAD mode
z ( 80).
Information per lap 4 Lap time for the lap cur-
rently displayed 6
79
Exiting INFO mode
(SFT-BR)
Shift-light flash frequency
(SFT-FL)
Display setup in laptimer mode
Repeatedly press button 1 or (SETUP LAPTIMER)
button 2 until the parameter Display hold time for the most
you want appears on the dis- recent time (HOLD)
z play. Minimum lap time (LAP-TM)
Activate or deactivate indicator
If you pull away from rest in
for bulb defect (LAMP)
this mode the electronics
Compare current lap with best
switch automatically to ROAD
lap (FSTLAP)
mode.
Activate or deactivate speed
Each time button 1 is pressed warning (SPEED) in ROAD
the possible parameters mode
are shown in the sequence Display dimmer (NIGHT)
described below; each time Exit SETUP
button 2 is pressed the (SETUP RETURN)
Overview of SETUP mode
solid line: short press 6
broken line: press and hold 83
down
1 Selecting a parameter
( 82).
2 Direct jump to ROAD
z
Setting parameter Exiting setup mode Engine speed for shift
6 light ON
84
Press and hold down button 2 Press and hold down button 1
until the parameter starts to until the multifunction display Engine speed for shift light ON in
flash. switches to ROAD mode. rpm.
Repeatedly press button 1 or A value that is still flashing will
button 2 until the value you not be saved.
z want appears on the display. Alternatively: Repeatedly press
When the value you want is button 1 or button 2 until
shown: SETUP RETURN appears on
Press and hold down button 2 the display.
until the value stops flashing. When "SETUP RETURN" is
The value is saved. shown:
Press and hold down button 2
to exit the SETUP menu.
SETUP MENU appears on
the display.
Engine speed for shift Shift-light brightness Shift-light flash frequency
light OFF 6
85
z
6
87
z
Display-freeze period for Minimum lap time Indicator for bulb failure
6 the most recent time
88
Removing/installing
mirrors
Secure fairing 2 to fairing
Removing mirror bracket 3 on left and right.
Make sure the ground is level If cable ties are used, affix
and firm and place the motor- adhesive tape as protection at
cycle on its stand.
Removing and installing Open retainer 2 and discon-
number-plate carrier nect the plug. 6
Removing number-plate with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE 91
carrier
Switch off the ignition.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Carefully disengage anti-theft Use a small screwdriver to Remove screws 8 with wash-
alarm bracket 5 from the rear push retainer 7 to the left and ers and remove the number-
frame and turn it up. at the same time push the plug plate carrier. Work the cable
to the rear and off the anti- through opening 9.
theft alarm bracket. Install the rear seat ( 54).
Remove the anti-theft alarm
z bracket. Installing number-plate
carrier
Protect the plug on the motor- Make sure the ground is level
cycle to prevent the ingress of and firm and place the motor-
foreign matter. cycle on its stand.
Remove the rear seat ( 54).
From the front, work the anti- Remove screw 2 and remove
theft alarm into position in the the turn indicator. Work the
holder. cable through the fairing side
Install screw 4. panel.
Unclip the turn-signal cable at
Connect the plug, making sure position 1. Protect the plug on the motor-
that retainers 3 engage. cycle to prevent the ingress of
z foreign matter.
Install the rear seat ( 54).
Remove screws 2.
Remove screws 3 with the
washers.
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Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
7
97
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Electronic engine management
with BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . . . 103
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z
Ride mode tending to use these more sporty The basic rule is: the sportier
7 Selection
ride modes to familiarise himself/ the mode you select, the more
herself with their characteristics. directly can you tap into the en-
98 Four ride modes enable the mo- gine's reserves of power. At the
torcycle's characteristics to adapt The following applies to
motorcycles with power same time, the level of rider as-
to the prevailing weather condi- sistance that the ABS and DTC
tions, the road and traffic, and reduction: Inserting the cod-
ing plug voids homologation for systems offer decreases accord-
the rider's style of riding: ingly.
riding the motorcycle on public
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Engineering details
enough to prevent the rear wheel later. It still prevents the wheels which the parameters settings
from spinning whenever possible. from locking, but the function for this mode are based is that
that detects the tendency of the motorcycle is fitted with ra-
SPORT the rear wheel to lift clear of cing slicks with a very high level
The engine's full power is the ground is deactivated. Un- of dry-surface grip.
available in this mode. Power der these circumstances the rear Engine power, power increase
increase when you open the wheel can lift off the ground. and throttle response are all set
throttle remains reserved, but The DTC system intervenes up for maximum sportiness.
engine response is more direct. even later than in the other Overrun cut-off is deactivated.
The behaviour of the ABS is the z
modes, so lengthy drifts and The behaviour of the ABS is the
same as in RAIN mode. wheelies are possible when same as in RACE mode, with
The DTC system intervenes later exiting corners. one exception: ABS control is
than in RAIN mode, so it is pos- not active at the rear wheel when
sible to induce slight drift when SLICK the footbrake lever is pressed.
exiting corners. The SLICK mode cannot be ac- Under these circumstances the
tivated unless the coding plug is rear wheel can lock up. The
inserted. function for detecting the rear
wheel's tendency to lift clear of In order to achieve this state, Brake system with
7 the ground is also deactivated. the motorcycle must be at BMW Motorrad Race
When this mode is selected the a standstill with the ignition
100 controller of the DTC system switched on, ABS
assumes that the motorcycle is Partially integral brakes
running on racing tyres with max- or
Your motorcycle is equipped with
imum grip (slicks). Long wheelies the throttle twistgrip must be in
partially integral brakes. Both
are possible and the same ap- the fully closed position,
front and rear brakes are applied
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plies to wheelies at slight angles the brake levers must be in the when you pull the handbrake
of heel, and it is important to released positions, lever. The footbrake lever acts
bear in mind that under these the clutch lever must be pulled only on the rear brake.
circumstances it is also possible and the clutch disengaged.
The integral braking func-
that the motorcycle might flip
The desired ride mode is initially tion makes it very difficult
over backwards!
preselected. The mode change to spin the rear wheel by opening
Mode changes does not take place until the sys- the throttle with the front brake
A mode change involves func- tems in question are all in the applied to keep the motorcycle
z tions in the engine management appropriate state. stationary (burn-out). Attempted
system, the ABS and the DTC The selection menu does not burn-outs can result in damage
and is possible only in certain op- disappear from the display un- to the rear brake and the clutch.
erating states: til the mode change has taken Deactivate the ABS function if
No drive torque at the rear place. you are going to attempt a burn-
wheel out.
No brake pressure in the brake
system
How does ABS work? What are the effects of ing force accordingly to achieve
The amount of braking force that surface irregularities? optimum braking. 7
can be transferred to the road Humps and surface irregular- 101
What feedback does the
depends on factors hat include ities can cause the wheels to
the coefficient of friction of the rider receive from the
lose contact temporarily with the
road surface. Loose stones, ice road surface; if this happens the BMW Motorrad Race
and snow or a wet road all have braking force that can be trans- ABS?
much lower coefficients of friction If the ABS system has to reduce
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mitted to the road can drop to
than a clean, dry asphalt surface. zero. If the brakes are applied braking force on account of the
The lower the coefficient of fric- under these circumstances the circumstances described above,
tion, the longer the braking dis- ABS has to reduce braking force vibration is perceptible through
tance. to ensure that directional sta- the handbrake lever.
If the rider increases braking bility is maintained when the When the handbrake lever is
pressure to the extent that brak- wheels regain contact with the pulled, brake pressure is also
ing force exceeds the maximum road surface. At this instant the built up at the rear wheel by
transferrable limit, the wheels BMW Motorrad Integral ABS the integral function. If the
start to lock and the motorcycle must assume an extremely low brake pedal is depressed after z
loses its directional stability; a fall coefficient of friction, so that the the handbrake lever is pulled,
is imminent. Before this situation wheels will continue to rotate un- the brake pressure built up
can occur, ABS intervenes and der all imaginable circumstances, beforehand is perceptible as
adapts braking pressure to the because this is the precondition counter-pressure sooner than is
maximum transferrable braking for ensuring directional stability. the case when the brake pedal is
force, so the wheels continue As soon as is registers the ac- depressed either before or at the
to turn and directional stability tual circumstances, the system same time as the brake lever is
is maintained irrespective of the reacts instantly and adjusts brak- pulled.
condition of the road surface.
Rear wheel lift Special situations If a fault message is issued on
7 Even under severe braking, a The speeds of the front and rear account of exceptional riding
high level of tyre grip can mean wheels are compared as one conditions as outlined above, you
102 can reactivate the ABS function
that the front wheel does not means of detecting a wheel's
lock up until very late, if at all. incipient tendency to lock. If by switching the ignition off and
Consequently, ABS does not in- the system registers implaus- on again.
tervene until very late, if at all. ible values for a lengthy period
What significance
Under these circumstances the the ABS function is deactivated
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rear wheel can lift off the ground, for safety reasons and an ABS devolves on regular
and the outcome can be a high- fault message is issued. Self-dia- maintenance?
siding situation in which the mo- gnosis has to complete before Invariably, a technical sys-
torcycle can flip over. fault messages can be issued. tem cannot perform beyond
Severe braking can cause In addition to problems with the the abilities dictated by its level
the rear wheel to lift off the BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- of maintenance.
ground. ceptional riding conditions can In order to ensure that the BMW
When you brake, bear in mind lead to a fault message being is- Motorrad Race ABS is always
z that ABS control cannot be relied sued. maintained in optimum condition,
on in all circumstances to prevent Exceptional riding it is essential for you to comply
the rear wheel from lifting clear of conditions: strictly with the specified inspec-
the ground. Heating up with the motorcycle tion intervals.
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral
or with a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked by the en-
gine brake for a lengthy period,
for example while descending
steep gradients.
Reserves for safety pute slip as a measure of the The speeds of the front and rear
The potentially shorter braking reserves of stability available at wheels are compared and the 7
distances which BMW Motorrad the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a angle of heel taken into account
certain limit the electronic engine as one means of detecting the 103
Race ABS permits must not be
used as an excuse for careless management system intervenes, rear wheel's incipient tendency to
riding. ABS is primarily a means adapting engine torque accord- spin or slip sideways. If the elec-
of ensuring a safety margin in ingly. tronic processor receives values
genuine emergencies. Even DTC is constrained that it considers implausible over
Engineering details
Take care when cornering. When by the laws of physics. In- a lengthy period, a dummy value
you apply the brakes on a corner, variably, the rider bears respons- is used for the angle of heel or
the motorcycle's weight and ibility for assessing road and the DTC function is switched off.
momentum take over and even traffic conditions and adopting Under these circumstances the
BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- his or her style of riding accord- indicator for a DTC fault shows.
able to counteract their effects. ingly. Self-diagnosis has to complete
Do not take risks that would neg- before fault messages can be is-
Electronic engine ate the additional safety offered sued.
The BMW Motorrad DTC can
management with BMW by this system.
shut down automatically under
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Motorrad DTC Special situations the exceptional riding conditions
with BMW Motorrad DTC OE outlined below.
In accordance with the laws of
Exceptional riding
physics, the ability to accelerate
How does DTC work? conditions:
is restricted more and more as
The BMW Motorrad DTC com- the angle of heel increases. Con- Riding for a lengthy period with
pares the speed of rotation of the sequently, there can be a per- the front wheel lifted off the
front wheel and the rear wheel. ceptible reduction in acceleration ground (wheelie) and DTC de-
The differential is used to com- out of very tight bends. activated.
Rear wheel rotating with the When riding on a slippery sur-
7 vehicle held stationary by ap- face, never snap the throttle
plying the front brake (burn- twistgrip fully closed without
104 out). pulling the clutch at the same
Heating up with the motorcycle time. Engine braking torque can
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral cause the rear wheel to skid, with
or with a gear engaged. a corresponding loss of stability.
The BMW Motorrad DTC is un-
Engineering details
If the coding plug for the SLICK able to control a situation of this
mode is not inserted, you can nature.
reactivate DTC by switching the
ignition off and then on again and
accelerating to a speed in excess
of 5 km/h.
Accessories
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General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot
8 BMW Motorrad recommends
examine or test each
product of outside origin to
106 the use of parts and accessories
ensure that it can be used on
for your motorcycle that are ap-
or in connection with BMW
proved by BMW for this purpose.
motorcycles without constituting
Genuine BMW parts and ac- a safety hazard. Country-specific
cessories and other products official authorisation does not
Accessories
Maintenance
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 z
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
General instructions Toolkit 3 Socket wrench
9 The Maintenance chapter de-
Width across flats 17
Adjust the spring preload
108 scribes straightforward proced-
for front wheel ( 47).
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts. Adjust the compression-
stage damping for rear
Special tightening torques are lis-
wheel ( 51).
ted as applicable. The tightening
use plastic adapter for
Maintenance
Maintenance
minute.
Adjust the compression- Replacing turn indic- Switch off the ignition.
stage damping for rear ator bulbs, front and rear
wheel ( 51). ( 134).
9 Reversible-blade screw-
driver with star-head and Engine oil
plain tips z
Checking engine oil level
Remove the battery
( 140). The oil level varies with
Adjusting front and rear the temperature of the
suspension oil. The higher the temperature,
the higher the level of oil in the
sump. Checking the oil level with
Check the oil level in oil-level
the engine cold or after no more
indicator 1.
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation; this in turn, means
that the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
Topping up engine oil Top up the engine oil to the
9 Make sure the ground is level specified level.
and firm and place the motor- Check the engine oil level
110 ( 109).
cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the filler Install cap 1 of the oil filler
neck clean. neck.
Brake system
Maintenance
Maintenance
If the brake pads are worn:
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. Brake pads worn past the
Turn the handlebars to the full- minimum permissible thick-
lock position. ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can z
cause damage to the brake sys-
tem.
In order to ensure the dependab- Thickness of brake-pad
ility of the brake system, do not carrier plate
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible ≥4.5 mm
thickness. If the thickness of the carrier
plates is insufficient:
Have the brake pads replaced
Visually inspect the left and by a specialist workshop, Failure of the brake system
right brake pads to ascertain preferably an authorised BMW due to possible loss of the
their thickness. Viewing dir- Motorrad dealer. brake pads.
Use only brake pads with carrier Check the brake-fluid
9 plates at least 4.5 mm thick.
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear level, front brakes
112 BMW Motorrad recommends Make sure the ground is level
installing only genuine BMW min 1.0 mm (Friction pad and firm and hold the motor-
Motorrad brake pads. only, without backing plate.) cycle upright.
If the wear indicating mark is no Move the handlebars to the
Checking rear brake pad longer visible: straight-ahead position.
thickness
Maintenance
Maintenance
Checking brake-fluid
level, rear brakes 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- Wear of the brake pads
Brake fluid, DOT4 cycle upright. causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
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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:
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at tion: From in front toward the
9 regular intervals. inside of the right side panel.
Coolant
Brake fluid level, rear Checking coolant level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Brake fluid, DOT4 cycle on its stand. Coolant, specified level
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It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop be-
Between MIN and MAX
low the MIN mark. (Brake-
marks on the expansion tank
fluid reservoir horizontal)
(Engine cold)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
If the coolant drops below the
low the permitted level:
permitted level:
A low fluid level in the Top up the coolant.
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system. Topping up coolant
This significantly reduces braking Remove the side panel
efficiency. Check the coolant level in ex-
( 115).
pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-
applies by analogy to the left side
panel. 9
115
Maintenance
Open cap 1 of the expansion Remove screw 1 on the in-
tank. board side of the side panel.
Top up coolant to specified Remove screws 1 and remove
level. slipstream deflector 2.
Checking coolant level z
( 114). Make sure the ground is level
Close the cap of the expansion and firm and place the motor-
tank. cycle on its stand.
Body panels
Removing side panel Remove screws 2.
The procedure described Remove screws 3 with the
here for the right side apply washers.
Pull the fairing side panel at Installing side panel
9 position 4 to disengage it from
the rubber buffer and remove.
116
Maintenance
Connect plug 5.
Install screw 1.
Clutch Checking clutch-lever
Check the clutch play 9
operation 117
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
Maintenance
perceptible:
Hold slipstream deflector 2 in Have the clutch checked by a
position, making sure that it is specialist workshop, preferably
the correct part for the side of an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Pull clutch lever 1 until resist-
the motorcycle on which you ance is perceptible.
are working. z
In this position, measure clutch
The letter "R" for right or "L" play a between the handlebar
for left is stamped on the back fitting and the clutch lever.
of the slipstream deflector.
Install screws 1. Clutch-lever play
Maintenance
Make sure the ground is level
Clean and lubricate the drive
and firm and place the motor- If measured value is outside per-
chain at regular intervals.
cycle on its stand. mitted tolerance:
Lubricate the drive chain every Turn the rear wheel until it Adjust the chain tension
800 km at the latest. Lubricate reaches the position with the ( 119).
the chain more frequently if lowest amount of chain sag.
the motorcycle is ridden in wet, Adjusting chain tension z
dusty or dirty conditions. Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
Switch the ignition off and se-
cycle on its stand.
lect neutral.
Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
To prolong chain life, BMW
Motorrad recommends the use
of BMW Motorrad chain lubric-
Use a screwdriver to push the
ant, or:
chain up and down at a point
midway along the run between
9 Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
120
19 Nm
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Maintenance
Maintenance
guarantee of road safety for other trol systems.
tyres. The sensor rings are essential
BMW Motorrad recommends for correct road-speed calcula-
using only tyres tested by BMW tion, and they too must match
Motorrad. the motorcycle's control sys-
You can obtain detailed informa- tems and consequently cannot z
tion from your authorised BMW be changed.
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter- Remove screw 1 and remove
If you decide that you would like
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com. the ABS sensor from its bore.
to fit non-standard wheels to
Mask off the parts of the wheel
your motorcycle, it is very im-
Effect of wheel size portant to consult a specialist
rim that could be scratched in
on suspension-control the process of removing the
workshop beforehand, prefer-
systems brake calipers.
ably an authorised BMW Motor-
Wheel size is very important as rad dealer. In some cases, the
a parameter for the running-gear data programmed into the control
control systems ABS and DTC. units can be changed to suit the
In particular, the diameter and the new wheel sizes.
width of a motorcycle's wheels
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
9 stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Installing auxiliary stand at front
122 wheel ( 128).
Maintenance
Maintenance
tervene if non-standard wheels the brake discs.
are installed.
See the information on the effect
of wheel size on the ABS and
DTC systems at the start of this
chapter. z
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified Raise the front wheel, insert
torque can work loose or their quick-release axle 2 and
threads can suffer damage. tighten to specified torque.
Always have the security of the
Quick-release axle in Hold clip 6 in position.
fasteners checked by a specialist
threaded bush
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. 50 Nm
The front wheel must be Tighten right axle clamping
installed right way round to screws 1 to the specified tight-
rotate in the correct direction. ening torque.
Slip wooden chocks or similar
9 under the rear wheel to prevent
it from dropping out after the
124 quick-release axle has been
removed.
Maintenance
Tighten screws 2 on left and Insert the ABS sensor into its
right to the specified tightening bore and install screw 1.
torque. Remove the adhesive tape
from the wheel rim.
z Radial brake caliper to
Firmly pull the handbrake lever
axle mount
until the pressure point is per-
ceptible, and repeat this opera- Remove axle nut 1 with
38 Nm
tion several times. washer.
Slacken locknuts 3 on left and
Removing rear wheel right.
Place the motorcycle on an Slacken adjusting screws 2 on
auxiliary stand; BMW Motorrad left and right.
recommends the BMW Motor- Remove adjusting plate 4 and
rad rear-wheel stand. push the axle in as far as it will
Install the auxiliary stand at rear go.
wheel ( 129).
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125
Maintenance
Remove quick-release axle 5 Remove the brake line from When rolling the rear wheel
and remove adjusting plate 6. holder 8. clear of the motorcycle, take
care not to damage ABS
sensor 9.
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Roll the rear wheel as far Remove the brake and ABS
forward as possible and line from holder 8.
disengage chain 7 from the Roll the rear wheel to the rear
sprocket. and clear of the swinging arm
and at the same time pull
brake-caliper carrier 10 back workshop, preferably an author-
9 far enough to allow the rear ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
wheel to clear it.
126 Roll the rear wheel on the sup-
The sprocket and the port into the swinging arm as
spacer sleeves on left far as necessary to permit the
and right are loose fits in the brake-caliper carrier to be in-
wheel. Make sure that these serted.
parts are not damaged or lost on
Maintenance
removal.
When rolling the rear wheel
Install the rear wheel into position, take care not to
Possible malfunctions when damage ABS sensor 9.
ABS and DTC systems in-
z tervene if non-standard wheels
are installed.
See the information on the effect
of wheel size on the ABS and
DTC systems at the start of this Insert the brake-caliper carrier
chapter. into guide 11.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage. Roll the rear wheel further into
Always have the security of the the swinging arm, while push-
fasteners checked by a specialist
ing brake-caliper carrier 10 for-
ward at the same time. 9
127
Maintenance
Insert right adjusting plate 6 Insert left adjusting plate 4.
into the swinging arm with Install axle nut 1 with its
stop 12 to the front. washer, but do not tighten the
Roll the rear wheel as far Lift the rear wheel and work nut at this point.
forward as possible and loop quick-release axle 5 through z
chain 7 over the sprocket. the adjusting plate and into the
brake-caliper carrier and the
rear wheel.
Make sure that the quick-re-
lease axle is seated against the
stop of the adjusting plate.
Front-wheel stand
Installing auxiliary stand
at front wheel
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
to support motorcycles not fitted
with a centre stand or without
other auxiliary stands. A motor- Insert adapter pins (83 30 2
cycle resting only on the front 152 840) 1 into the front sus-
pension on left and right.
Rear-wheel stand
Installing auxiliary stand 9
at rear wheel 129
Maintenance
Turn brackets 2 long ends in. Engage the auxiliary stand in
Adjust adapters 3 to the width the front suspension and apply
of the pins inserted in the front even pressure to push it down
suspension. to the ground.
Set the height of the auxiliary Use basic stand with tool num- z
stand to raise the front wheel ber (83 30 0 402 241) and ad-
slightly clear of the ground. apters (83 30 2 152 839).
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130
Maintenance
Install adapter pins (83 30 2 Turn brackets 2 long ends out. Engage the auxiliary stand in
152 841) 1 in the rear wheel Adjust adapters 3 to the width the rear wheel swinging arm
swinging arm on left and right of the pins inserted in the rear and apply even pressure to
and tighten to the specified wheel swinging arm. push it down to the ground.
z torque. Set the height of the auxiliary
stand to raise the rear wheel Bulbs
Adapter to rear wheel
slightly clear of the ground. Replacing low-beam and
swinging arm
high-beam headlight bulb
20 Nm
The plug arrangement can
differ from the illustration,
depending on the bulb to be
replaced.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
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131
Maintenance
Remove cover 2 so that the Release spring clip 4 at left
high-beam headlight bulb can and right and swing it up.
Remove cover 1 so that the be replaced. Remove bulb 5 from the
low-beam headlight bulb can socket.
be replaced. z
Replace the defective bulb.
Bulbs with higher light-
intensity ratings are avail-
able through aftermarket suppli-
ers. These bulbs burn out more
rapidly and generate more heat
than conceptional bulbs. Un-
der adverse conditions the extra
Disconnect plug 3. heat can cause damage to the
headlight.
Engage spring clip 4 in the
9 Bulbs for the low-beam
headlight
catch on left and right.
132
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Hold the new bulb by the base Remove parking-light cover 1.
only, in order to keep the glass
free of foreign matter.
Connect plug 3.
z Install the cover.
Replacing parking-light
bulb, left
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition. Push down retainer 2 (using a
screwdriver if necessary) and
Install bulb 5. Begin by seating pull socket 3 out of the head-
lug 6 and then press the bulb light housing.
into the socket.
Replacing parking-light
bulb, right 9
Make sure the ground is level 133
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Maintenance
Remove bulb 4 from the Insert bulb 4 into the socket.
socket.
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
Maintenance
Maintenance
Remove screw 1. Turn bulb 2 counter-clockwise Turn bulb 2 clockwise to install
and remove it from the bulb it in the bulb housing.
housing.
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Replacing number-plate
light
Maintenance
Maintenance
amperage.
Push the bulb into the bulb Switch off the ignition. Squeeze the latches together
socket. Make sure the ground is level and remove cover of fuse
and firm and place the motor- box 1.
cycle on its stand. To replace the main fuse, re-
Remove the rear seat ( 54). move cover 2 of the relay box. z
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.
Press number-plate light bulb 1
into the light housing.
Install the fuse Jump starting fully insulated crocodile clips at
9 The wires leading to the
both ends.
Maintenance
Compliance with the points be- veloped a float charger spe-
attempt in order to protect the cially designed for compatibility
starter motor and the donor low is important in order to max-
imise battery life: with the electronics of your mo-
battery. torcycle. Using this charger, you
Allow both engines to idle for a Keep the surface of the battery
can keep the battery charged
few minutes before disconnect- clean and dry
during long periods of disuse,
ing the jump leads. Do not open the battery z
without having to disconnect the
Disconnect the jump lead from Do not top up with water
battery from the motorcycle's
the negative terminals first, Be sure to read and comply on-board systems. You can ob-
then disconnect the second with the instructions for char- tain additional information from
lead from the positive termin- ging the battery on the follow- your authorised BMW Motorrad
als. ing pages dealer.
Installing front seat ( 55). Do not turn the battery upside
down Disconnecting battery
If the battery is not discon- from motorcycle
nected, the on-board elec- Make sure the ground is level
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually and firm and place the motor-
drain the battery. This can cause cycle on its stand.
the battery to run flat. If this hap-
Remove the front seat ( 55). Connecting battery to Once the battery is fully
9 motorcycle charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
140 the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
Maintenance
Maintenance
Place the battery in the battery
compartment, positive terminal
on the right in the forward dir-
ection of travel.
Connecting battery to motor-
cycle ( 140). z
Setting clock ( 35).
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9
Maintenance
142
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10
143
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 z
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 146
Care products painted parts prior to washing Warm water intensifies the
10 BMW Motorrad recommends
the motorcycle. effect of salt.
To prevent stains, do not wash Use only cold water to wash off
144 that you use the cleaning and
the motorcycle immediately after road salt.
care products you can obtain
it has been exposed to strong
from your authorised BMW The high pressure of high-
sunlight and do not wash it in the
Motorrad dealer. The substances pressure cleaners (steam
sun.
in BMW CareProducts have been cleaners) can damage seals, the
Make sure that the motorcycle
Care
Care
Soften stubborn dirt and products. polish or BMW paint cleaner for
insects by covering the af- Using silicone sprays for
this purpose. z
fected areas with a wet cloth. Marks on the paintwork are par-
the care of rubber seals can
ticularly easy to see after the
cause damage.
Chrome motorcycle has been washed.
Do not use silicone sprays or
Use plenty of water and BMW Remove stains of this kind im-
other care products that contain
shampoo to clean chrome, par- mediately, using cleaning-grade
silicon.
ticularly if it has been exposed to benzene or petroleum spirit on a
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool.
road salt. Use chrome polish for Paint care BMW Motorrad recommends
additional treatment.
Washing the motorcycle regularly BMW tar remover for removing
Radiator will help counteract the long-term specks of tar. Remember to wax
effects of substances that dam- the parts treated in this way.
Clean the radiator regularly to
age the paint, especially if your
prevent overheating of the en-
motorcycle is ridden in areas
gine due to inadequate cooling.
with high air pollution or natural
For example, use a garden hose
sources of dirt, for example tree
with low water pressure.
resin or pollen.
Protective wax coating Before laying the vehicle
10 BMW Motorrad recommends
up out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter element
146 applying only BMW car wax or
changed by a specialist work-
products containing carnauba
shop, preferably an authorised
wax or synthetic wax.
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
It is time to rewax the paint-
bine work for laying up/restoring
work when water "puddles" on
to use with a BMW service or
Care
Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
troubleshooting chart
11 Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start.
148 Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract the side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank Refuel ( 66).
Technical data
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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel FR Valid
11
149
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Clamping screws in axle holder
Technical data
M8 x 35 19 Nm
Radial brake caliper to axle
mount
M10 x 65 38 Nm
Rear wheel FR Valid z
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 19 Nm
Rear quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M24 x 1.5 100 Nm
mechanical
Rear wheel FR Valid
11 Adapter to rear wheel swinging
150 arm
M8 x 30 20 Nm
Clamping bolt to upper spring
cup
Technical data
M5 x 25 3 Nm
Spring strut to main frame
M10 x 65 56 Nm
Mirrors FR Valid
Technical data
Displacement 999 cm3
Cylinder bore 80 mm
Piston stroke 49.7 mm
Compression ratio 13:1
Nominal output 142 kW, at engine speed: 13000 min-1
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with reduced power output, 79 kW OE 79 kW, at engine speed: 8750 min-1
Torque 112 Nm, at engine speed: 9750 min-1
with reduced power output, 79 kW OE 89 Nm, at engine speed: 8500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 14200 min-1
Idle speed 1250 min-1, Engine at regular operating tempera-
ture
Fuel
11 Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded
152 95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.5 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Technical data
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity 3.5 l, with filter change
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products recommended by BMW Motorrad
Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Clutch
clutch type Multiplate oil-bath clutch, anti-hopping
11
153
Transmission
gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-
gine block
Technical data
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear
2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear
1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear
1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear
1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear
1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear z
Rear-wheel drive
11 Type of final drive Chain drive
154
Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm
Number of teeth, rear-wheel drive (Pinion / 17 / 45
sprocket)
Secondary transmission ratio 2.647
Technical data
Running gear
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 120 mm, At wheel
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Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm
Type of final drive Chain drive
Spring travel, rear 130 mm, At wheel
Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically radially operated twin disc brake with
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4-piston radial fixed calipers and floating brake 155
discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically operated disc brake with 1-piston
Technical data
floating caliper and fixed disc
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Electrics
Fuses
Technical data
battery rated voltage 12 V
battery rated capacity 10 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm z
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V
11 Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light
unit
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Frame
Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloy
rear frame
type plate location Steering head, right
VIN location Steering head, right
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Dimensions
Length of motorcycle 2056 mm
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159
Height of motorcycle 1138 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 826 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height 820 mm, Without rider
rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1810 mm, Without rider
Technical data
Weights
Unladen weight 202 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without OE
Permissible gross weight 405 kg
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Maximum payload 203 kg
Riding specifications
11 Top speed >200 km/h
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Technical data
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Service
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Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Service
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 z
BMW Motorrad Service ably an authorised BMW Motor- BMW Motorrad Mobility
12 BMW Motorrad has an extens-
rad dealer. services
162 ive after-sales service network In order to help ensure that your As owner of a new BMW mo-
in place to look after you and BMW is always in optimum torcycle, in circumstances in
your motorcycle in more than condition, BMW Motorrad which assistance is required you
100 countries. Authorised BMW recommends compliance with can benefit from the protection
Motorrad dealerships have the the maintenance intervals afforded by the various BMW
Service
technical information and the specified for your motorcycle. Motorrad mobility services (e.g.
technical know-how to carry out Have all maintenance and repair Mobile Service, breakdown ser-
reliably all maintenance and repair work carried out confirmed in the vice, vehicle recovery service).
z work on your BMW. "Service" chapter in this manual. Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Visit our website www.bmw- For generous treatment of claims dealer will be happy provide in-
motorrad.com to find out where submitted after the warranty formation about the mobility ser-
the nearest authorised BMW period has expired, evidence of vices available to you.
Motorrad dealership is located. regular maintenance is essential.
If maintenance and re- Maintenance work
pair work is performed in- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
BMW Pre-delivery Check
expertly, it could result in con- dealer can provide information on
BMW services and the work un- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
sequential damage and thus con-
dertaken as part of each service. dealer conducts the BMW pre-
stitute a safety risk.
delivery check before handing
BMW Motorrad recommends you
over the motorcycle to you.
to have all the associated work
on your motorcycle carried out
by a specialist workshop, prefer-
BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
The BMW running-in check has the next scheduled date for the 12
to be performed when the mo- service.
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torcycle has covered between
The service-due indicator in the
500 km and 1200 km
multifunction display reminds you
BMW Service about one month or 1000 km in
advance when the time for a ser-
The BMW Service is carried out
Service
vice is approaching, on the basis
once a year; the extent of servi-
of the programmed values.
cing can vary, depending on the
age of the motorcycle and the The regular service intervals as z
distance it has covered. Your au- stated apply to motorcycles used
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer on public roads. In the case of
confirms that the service work motorcycles used for racing the
has been carried out and enters intervals have to be adapted
the date when the next service accordingly in line with the in-
will be due. creased wear and tear associated
Riders who cover long distances with this mode of use.
in a year might have to bring in
their motorcycles for service be-
fore the next scheduled date. It
is to allow for these cases that
a maximum odometer reading is
entered as well in the confirma-
tion of service. Servicing has to
be brought forward if this odo-
Confirmation of maintenance work
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Check Check
Completed Completed
on on
Service
Odometer reading
Next service
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on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
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on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
on on on
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on on on
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Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
on on on
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Item Odometer Date
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Service
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A Brake fluid Technical data, 157
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level, front, 112 Warning for bulb failure, 28 13
ABS Checking fluid level, rear, 113
Control, 14 C 171
Reservoir, front, 13
Engineering details, 100 Reservoir, rear, 13 Chain
Operation, 41 Adjusting tension, 119
Brake pads
Self-diagnosis, 61 Checking front, 111 Checking tension, 119
Warnings, 29 Checking rear, 112 Checking wear, 120
Index
Accessories Running in, 63 Lubricating, 119
General instructions, 106 Checklist, 59 z
Brakes
Anti-theft alarm Adjusting handlebar lever, 46 Clock
Telltale light, 17 Adjusting, 35
Checking operation, 110
Warnings, 31 Clutch
Safety instructions, 65
Adjusting play, 118
B Technical data, 155
Checking operation, 117
Battery Bulbs
Replacing high-beam headlight Checking play, 117
Charging, 140
bulb, 130 Technical data, 153
connecting to motorcycle, 140 Confirmation of maintenance
disconnecting from Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 130 work, 164
motorcycle, 139
Installation, 140 Replacing parking-light
bulb, 132, 133
Maintenance instructions, 139
Replacing rear light, 136
Position on the vehicle, 16
Replacing turn indicator
Removal, 140
bulbs, 134
Technical data, 157
Coolant E Fuel
13 Checking fill level, 114 Electrics
Technical data, 156
Refuelling, 66
Fill-level indicator, 13 Technical data, 152
172 Emergency off switch (kill switch)
Topping up, 114 Fuel reserve
Warning for overtemperat- Operation, 40 Range, 23
ure, 27 Position on the motorcycle, 15 Warning, 27
Currency, 7 Engine Fuses
Starting, 59 Position on the vehicle, 16
Index
Index
Lashing, 67
Helmet holder High-beam headlight,
operating, 38 Laying up, 146
Helmet, securing, 55 z
Low-beam headlight, 38 Parking, 66
Position on the vehicle, 16
Parking lights, operating, 38 Multifunction display, 17
Horn, 14
Control, 14
Side light, 38
I Overview, 20
Luggage
Ignition Select the display mode, 70
Instructions for loading, 58
Switching off, 34 Using INFO mode, 77
Luggage loops
Switching on, 34 Position on the vehicle, 16 Using LAPTIMER mode, 72
Immobiliser, 35 use, 56 Using SETUP mode, 82
Warning, 27 Multifunction switch
Instrument panel M General view, left side, 14
Ambient-light brightness Maintenance General view, right side, 15
sensor, 17 General instructions, 108
Overview, 17 Maintenance intervals, 162 N
Number-plate carrier
J Removing and installing, 91
Jump starting, 138
O S Steering lock
13 Odometer and tripmeters
Operation, 36
Safety instructions
for brakes, 65
Locking, 34
174 For riding, 58 T
P Seats Technical data
Parking, 66 Installation, 54 Battery, 157
Pre-ride check, 60 Lock, 11 Brakes, 155
Removal, 54 Bulbs, 157
Index
R
Service, 162 Clutch, 153
Rear-wheel drive
Service-due indicator, 22 Dimensions, 159
z Technical data, 154
Rear-wheel stand Shifting gear Electrics, 156
Installing, 129 Shift assistant, 64 Engine, 151
Refuelling, 66 Shift light, 17, 63 Engine oil, 152
Rev. counter, 17 Spark plugs, 157 Frame, 158
Ride mode Speed warning Fuel, 152
Adjusting, 43 Adjusting, 37 Fuses, 156
Control for riding mode, 15 Speedometer, 20 Rear-wheel drive, 154
Engineering details, 98 Spring preload Running gear, 154
Rider's Manual Adjuster, front, 11 Spark plugs, 157
Position on the vehicle, 16 Adjuster, rear, 11 Standards, 7
Running gear Adjusting, 46 Transmission, 153
Technical data, 154 Starting, 59 Weights, 159
Running in, 62 Control, 15 Wheels and tyres, 155
steering damper, 64 Telltale lights, 17
Position on the motorcycle, 13 Overview, 21
Toolkit Vehicle identification number Installing front wheel, 123
Contents, 108 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Removing front wheel, 121 13
Position on the vehicle, 16 Removing rear wheel, 124
W 175
Torques, 149 Technical data, 155
Warning lights, 17
Transmission
Technical data, 153 Overview, 21
troubleshooting chart, 148 Warnings
Turn indicators ABS, 29
Index
Control, 14 Anti-theft alarm, 31
Operation, 39 Bulb defect, 28
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Removing and installing, 94 Drop sensor, 29
Type plate DTC, 30
Position on the motorcycle, 13 Engine electronics, 27
Tyres Fuel reserve, 27
Checking inflation pressure, 53 Immobiliser, 27
Checking tread depth, 118 Mode of presentation, 23
Pressures, 156 Overtemperature, 27
Recommendation, 121 Warnings, overview, 24
Running in, 63 Weights
Table of tyre pressures, 11 Payload table, 11
Technical data, 155 Technical data, 159
Wheels
V Change of size, 121
Vehicle Checking rims, 118
Restoring to use, 146 Install the rear wheel, 126
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the vehicle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market spe-
cification. No claims will be en-
tertained as a result of such dis-
crepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 17.5 l
Reserve fuel approx. 4 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, Tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold
BMW recommends
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