Rider's Manual K 1600 GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine
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Welcome to BMW We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features.
Table of Contents You can also consult the index at the end of this Rider's Manual if you want to find a particular topic or item of information. 1 General instructions . . . . 5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Securing motorcycle for transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 6 Engineering details . . . . . Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General instructions General instructions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6 1 5 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 General instructions Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 General instructions 6 z Overview Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance and repair work on the motorcycle is documented in Chapter 11. This record of the maintenance work you have had performed on your motorcycle is a precondition for generous treatment of goodwill claims. When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.
Electronic Suspension Adjustment Electronic Suspension Adjustment. RDC Tyre pressure monitoring (ReifenDruck-Control) Equipment When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes optional extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions of equipment which you have not ordered.
General instructions 1 8 z
General views General views General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 9 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 General views Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General views 2 10 z
1 Clutch-fluid reservoir ( 117) 2 Fuel filler neck ( 83) 3 Operating panel for the audio system (see separate user guide) 4 Seat lock ( 57) 5 Control for rear-seat heating (on the seat) ( 55) 6 Payload table Table of tyre pressures 7 Adjuster, spring preload ( 64) 8 Adjuster for damping characteristic ( 65) 9 Storage compartment ( 61) 10 adjustable shift lever ( 63) 11 slipstream deflector ( 59) 2 11 General views General view, left side z
General views 2 12 z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Vehicle Identification Number (above engine oil filler neck) Power socket ( 98) Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 114) Coolant level indicator (behind side panel) ( 116) Type plate (on front suspension) slipstream deflector ( 59) Engine-oil filler neck and oil dipstick ( 110) Stowage compartment of the audio system ( 61) Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 115) 2 13 General views General view, right side z
2 General views 14 z Handlebar fitting, left 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 High-beam headlight and headlight flasher ( 50) with LED auxiliary headlights OE Operation of the auxiliary headlights ( 51) Cruise control system control ( 59) Hazard warning flashers ( 52) Windscreen control ( 58) Operation of the flashing turn indicators ( 52) Horn
9 Multi-controller and MENU button Operation of the multifunction display ( 43) Operation of the audio system (see the appropriate instructions for use) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) OE Control for DTC ( 56) with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Operating ESA ( 65) Select the favourite menu. ( 47).
2 Handlebar fitting, right 1 16 General views 2 z 3 4 with central locking OE Operation of the central locking system ( 67) Selection of the ride mode ( 56) Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 53) Starting engine ( 78)
Underneath the seat Rider's Manual Fuses ( 133) Battery ( 130) Standard toolkit ( 2 17 110) General views 1 2 3 4 z
2 18 Instrument panel 1 2 3 General views 4 z 5 6 7 8 Speedometer Release for navigation slot Warning and telltale lights ( 25) with navigation system OA Navigation device ( 99) Ambient-light brightness sensor (for adapting the brightness of the instrument lighting) Rev. counter Control for tripmeters ( 49) Multifunction display ( 20) The brightness of the warning lights and telltale lights, the display and the instrument needle and gauge lighting is adapted automatically to suit ambient brightness.
Status indicators Status indicators Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Meaning of symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3 19 Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tyre pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Status indicators 20 z Multifunction display 1 2 3 4 Ride mode ( 56) Coolant temperature Area for warnings ( 26) Menu area ( 43) Area for messages relating to the audio system 5 Status-indicator panel of the on-board computer ( 48) with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) OE RDC readings 6 Status indicators for seat heating ( 54) Status indicators for handlebar grip heating ( 53) with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE ESA settings 7 Tripmeter ( 49) 8 Total distance covered 9 Clock ( 47) 10 Fuel le
Meaning of symbols Tyre pressures ( Stopwatch ( 22) 48) Travel times ( ( Oil level ( 23) Average consumption 1 and 2 since last reset 48) z Range with fuel now on board ( 22) Average speed since last reset ( 48) Ambient temperature ( 22) 21 49) Date (display mode depends on the time format selected) ( 47) Meanings of the symbols at position 1: 3 Status indicators 11 Gear indicator; "N" indicates neutral 2 Rear-seat heating ON 3 Handlebar grip heating ON 4 Front-seat heating ON
3 with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Status indicators 22 z 5 Damping 6 Vehicle load Range The range readout indicates how far you can ride with the fuel remaining in the tank. The figure for average consumption used to calculate range is not shown and might not be the same as the average-consumption reading that appears on the display. You must put at least five litres of fuel into the fuel tank for the new level to be registered correctly.
The "General" warning light flashes red. The detailed description of BMW Motorrad RDC starts on page ( 93). The tyre-pressure readings are based on a reference tyre temperature of 20 °C. The front tyre pressure is on the left 1 ; the reading on the right 2 is the rear tyre pressure. "-- --" appears directly after the ignition is switched on, because the sensors do not transmit tyre pressures until the first time the motorcycle accelerates to more than 30 km/h.
might be necessary to have it serviced at a date in advance of the forecast due date. If the countdown distance to the early service is less than 1000 km, countdown distance 2 appears on the display. 3 Status indicators 24 If the countdown to the next service is less than one month, service-due date 1 appears on the display.
3 1 2 25 ABS warning light ( 34) with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) OE DTC warning light ( 35) 3 Telltale light of the left turn indicators 4 Warning light for fuel down to reserve ( 31) 5 Telltale light for neutral 6 High-beam headlight telltale light 7 Telltale light of the right turn indicators 8 Warning light for engine electronics 9 with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE Anti-theft alarm telltale light ( 70) 10 with LED auxiliary headlights OE Telltale light for the auxiliary headlights ( 51) Status indic
3 Status indicators 26 z 11 Telltale light of cruise control ( 59) 12 General warning light, in combination with warnings in the display ( 26) Warnings Mode of presentation Warnings are indicated by the corresponding warning lights. Warnings for which there is no dedicated warning light are indicated by 'General' warning light 1 showing in combination with a warning symbol such as, for example, 2 appearing in the multifunction display.
Status indicators 3 Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the display Electronic immobiliser active ( Lights up Fuel-level reading turns yellow Fuel down to reserve ( Lights up red Temperature reading turns red Coolant temperature too high ( Lights up Engine fault ( Flashes Severe engine fault ( 31) 27 31) 31) 31) 32) Status indicators Warnings, overview Warning light z Lights up red Appears on the display Engine-oil level too low ( 32) Appears on the display Insufficient battery c
3 Status indicators 28 z Warning light Status indicators Meaning Lights up yellow Appears on the display On-board system voltage critical ( Lights up yellow Appears on the display Rear light failure ( Lights up yellow Appears on the display Front light failure ( Lights up yellow Appears on the display Light failure ( 34) Appears on the display Ice warning ( 34) 33) 34) Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed ( 34) Lights up ABS fault ( Quick-flashes DTC intervention ( Slow-fla
Status indicators Meaning Lights up DTC switched off ( Lights up DTC fault ( Flashes red 3 35) 29 35) + tyre pressure in red Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance ( 36) + "--" or "---" appears on the display. Signal transmission disrupted ( Lights up yellow + "--" or "---" appears on the display.
3 Warning light Status indicators 30 z Lights up yellow briefly shows yellow Status indicators Meaning Appears on the display Headlight aiming changed ( Appears on the display Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( Appears on the display Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( Appears on the display Central locking locked ( Appears on the display Service overdue ( 39) 39) 38) 39) 39)
General warning light shows yellow. Key appears on the display. Possible cause: The key being used is not authorised for starting, or communication between key and engine electronics is disrupted. Remove all other vehicle keys from the same ring as the ignition key. Use the reserve key. Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Fuel down to reserve Reserve-fuel symbol lights up Fuel-level reading turns yellow.
3 Status indicators 32 z Possible cause: The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault. Possible cause: The engine control unit has diagnosed a severe fault. The engine is running in emergency operating mode. Unusual engine response is a possibility. Adapt your style of riding accordingly. Avoid accelerating sharply and overtaking. An engine fault that can lead to severe consequential damage has been detected. Adapt your style of riding accordingly. Ride slowly, avoid accelerating and overtaking.
On-board system voltage low The split battery symbol appears on the display. Generator power is only just sufficient to supply all consumers and charge the battery. Possible cause: Too many consumers switched on. On-board system voltage tends to drop particularly at low engine rpm and when the engine is idling. When riding at low engine rpm switch off consumers that are not necessary for road safety (e.g. heated body warmer or auxiliary headlights).
3 34 workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Front light failure Status indicators General warning light shows yellow. z Bulb symbol with arrow pointing to the front appears on the display. Possible cause: Low-beam headlight, high-beam headlight, parking light or front flashing turn indicator defective. Consult a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, if the lowbeam headlight or an LED turn indicator requires replacement.
DTC intervention with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) OE DTC warning light quickflashes. The DTC has detected a degree of instability at the rear wheel and has intervened to reduce torque. The warning light flashes for longer than DTC intervention lasts. This affords the rider visual feedback on control intervention even after the critical situation has been dealt with. DTC switched off DTC self-diagnosis not completed Possible cause: The rider has switched off the DTC system. Switch on DTC.
3 Status indicators 36 z on situations that can lead to a DTC fault ( 92). Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) OE General warning light flashes red. + the critical tyre pressure shows red. Possible cause: Measured tyre pressure is outside permitted tolerance.
Possible cause: Wireless communication with the RDC sensors has been disrupted. Possible causes include radiocommunication systems operating in the vicinity and interfering with the link between the RDC control unit and the sensors. Move to another location and observe the RDC readings. Assume that a permanent fault has not occurred unless the 'General' warning light comes on to accompany the symptoms.
3 Status indicators 38 z Possible cause: The integral battery in the tyrepressure sensor has lost a significant proportion of its original capacity. There is no assurance of how long the tyre pressure control system can remain operational. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Possible cause: Light direction and range of the low-beam headlight are unknown, adjustment is no longer possible.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE The anti-theft alarm battery symbol appears on the display. This error message appears only briefly after the preride check completes. Possible cause: The integral battery in the antitheft alarm has lost a significant proportion of its original capacity. There is no assurance of how long the anti-theft alarm can remain operational if the motorcycle's battery is disconnected. Seek the advice of a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Status indicators 3 40 z
Operation Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 42 Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Electronic immobiliser EWS . . . . . . . . . 43 slipstream deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Clutch .
Ignition switch/steering lock 42 Keys Operation 4 z You receive two master keys and one spare key. Please consult the information on the electronic immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost or mislaid ( 43). Ignition switch/steering lock, tank filler cap lock, stowage compartments, seat lock and cases are all operated with the same key. Parking lights and all function circuits switched on. Engine can be started. Pre-ride check is performed. ( 78) ABS self-diagnosis is performed.
Turn the key to position 3, while moving the handlebars slightly. Ignition, lights and all function circuits switched off. Handlebars locked. Key can be removed. Electronic immobiliser EWS The on-board electronics access the data saved in the ignition key via a ring aerial in the ignition lock.
4 See the separate Quick Reference Guide for an overview of all menus. Selecting menu item Operation 44 on the options fitted to the motorcycle. You also have the option of pressing button 3 for direct access to a favourite menu of your choice. z The type of menu shows at position 1; cursor 2 indicates the current selection. Each line 3 indicates a menu that can be selected. The line representing the menu you are currently viewing is greyed to show you where you are in the sequence of menus.
Setting parameters 4 Direct selection: If you move the cursor to a menu item that requires no other settings, your selection goes active right away. Resetting values: You can reset average values marked with an arrow 1 by longpressing the multi-controller to the right. Selecting from a list: A circle 2 beside each selectable item means that the items are part of a selection list. A circle with a dot indicates the item that is currently selected.
Exiting menu 4 Operation 46 z Setting numerical values: If there are one or more numerical values between the arrows 3, you can increase the values by turning the multi-controller up or reduce the values by turning the multi-controller down. You can toggle between the values by pressing the multi-controller to the right or left. Setting relative values: A bar indicator enables you to set a value in a range between two limits.
Press multi-controller 1 to the left to return to the next highest menu; press MENU button 2 to return to the main menu. If you want to hide the menus, press multi-controller 1 to the left in a main menu. Press and hold down button 3. The lozenge appears to the right of the menu designation. Selecting favourite menu Adapting mode of presentation Select the main menu of your choice. The menu you have selected will subsequently be called up whenever you press button 3. Switch on the ignition.
4 Operation 48 z Reset! appears on the dis- ØConsump.1: play press the multi-controller to the right and hold in this position) Use the multi-controller to select your preferred settings. consumption 1 On-board computer Selecting readings Call up the Info menu and select the item of information of your choice. ØConsump.
Measuring travel times Call up the Info menu and select Travel times. Time during which the motorcycle was at a standstill since the last reset. Automatic trip meter (Trip A, resets automatically eight hours after ignition OFF) 4 49 Resetting tripmeter Odometer and tripmeters Selecting odometer Switch on the ignition. Select the desired tripmeter. Operation Push multi-controller 1 to the right and hold it in this position to reset the stopwatch. Switch on the ignition.
Lights 50 The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is switched on. Operation 4 z High-beam headlight Side light The side lights place a strain on the battery. Do not switch the ignition on for longer than absolutely necessary. Low-beam headlight The low-beam headlight switches on automatically when you start the engine. Push switch 1 forward to switch on the high-beam headlight. Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight flasher.
Call up the Settings menu and select Vehicle Headlamp. appears on the display. 4 The cornering light function is not active for as long as the setting is changed. 51 The xenon headlight has continuous beam throw control that keeps beam throw constant regardless of how the motorcycle is ridden and the load it carries. R-hand traffic: for countries in which the traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road. L-hand traffic: for countries in which the traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road.
4 Operating ground lighting 52 Switch on the ignition. Call up the Settings menu and select Vehicle Ground light. Operation with ground lighting OA with central locking OE If the function is switched off as described above, the ground lighting switches on nonetheless when you unlock the central locking system. Turn indicators Operating flashing turn indicators Switch on the ignition.
Emergency off switch (kill switch) 4 53 a b 1 Press button 1 to switch on the hazard warning flashers. Ignition can be switched off. Press button 1 again to switch off the hazard warning flashers. Emergency off switch (kill switch) Operating the kill switch when riding can cause the rear wheel to lock and thus cause a fall. Do not operate the kill switch when riding. The emergency off switch is a kill switch for switching off the engine quickly and easily.
Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is running. 4 Operation 54 z Call up the menu. The grips have five-stage heating. Stage five is for heating the grips quickly: it is advisable to switch back to a lower stage as soon as the grips are warm. Select the heating stage you want. Seat heating Symbol 1 appears on the display, indicating that the handlebar grip heating is ON. If this warning symbol appears it tells you that the on-board system voltage is low.
55 z Symbol 5 appears on the display, indicating that the rear seat heating is ON. Rear seat heating Seat heating can be activated only when the engine is running. 2 Switch centred: Heating off. 3 One-dot section of switch pressed: 50 % heating power. 4 Two-dot section of switch pressed: 100 % heating power. Set switch 1 to the desired heating stage. If this warning symbol appears it tells you that the on-board system voltage is low.
might have been temporarily switched off. 56 Dynamic Traction Control DTC Operation 4 z Ride mode Setting riding mode Switch on the ignition. with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) OE Switching DTC off and on Switch on the ignition. Call up the Settings menu and select DTC. This menu cannot be called up while the motorcycle is on the move. Select Off (once) to switch DTC off once, in other words until the ignition is next switched on.
Seat Removing seat 4 57 Use the ignition key to unlock seat lock 1 and lift the rear of the seat. Operation The current setting is shown at position 2; each time the button is pressed one of the possible riding modes is shown at position 3. Repeatedly press the button until the reading shows the riding mode you want. With the motorcycle at a standstill, the mode you select is activated after a brief delay.
Installing seat 4 58 Lower the rear of the front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism. Windscreen Operation Adjusting windscreen z Disconnect plug 2 of the seat heating and remove the seat. Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. Connect plug 2 of the seat heating. Position the seat with mounts 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right. Switch on the ignition.
slipstream deflector Cruise-control system Adjusting slipstream deflectors Switching on cruise control 4 59 Operation Switch off the ignition. The windscreen automatically moves to the bottom limit position. If the windscreen encounters resistance before it reaches its limit position the pressuresensitive finger guard system goes active. The windscreen is stopped and raised slightly. After a delay of a few seconds the windscreen again attempts to move to the bottom limit position.
4 Saving road speed Accelerating Decelerating Operation 60 z Briefly push button 2 forward. Cruise control can be set within a speed range from 30 km/h to 220 km/h. Telltale light for cruise control shows. The motorcycle maintains your current cruising speed and the setting is saved. Briefly push button 2 forward. Speed is increased by approx. 1 km/h each time you push the button. Briefly push button 2 back. Speed is reduced by approx. 1 km/h each time you push the button.
Brake, pull the clutch lever or turn the throttle twistgrip (close the throttle by turning the twistgrip back past the idle position) to deactivate the cruise-control system. Telltale light for cruise-control goes out. Resuming former cruising speed Opening the throttle does not deactivate the cruisecontrol system. If you release the twistgrip the motorcycle will decelerate only to the cruising speed saved in memory, even though you might have intended slowing to a lower speed.
4 Operation 62 z compartments. This applies in particular to electronic devices such as mobile phones and MP3 players. Refer to the operating instructions of your electronic devices device for possible usage restrictions. clutch lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill. Brakes Adjusting handbrake lever In summer, do not place heatsensitive objects in the stowage compartments.
Shift mechanism Adjusting shift lever Eccentric, peg to shift lever 8 Nm 4 63 Adjusting mirrors Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise to increase the span between the brake lever and the handlebar grip. Turn adjusting screw 1 counter-clockwise to reduce the span between the brake lever and the handlebar grip. The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the handbrake lever forward. z Slacken screw 1. Turn peg 2 to the desired position.
Spring preload 64 It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspension to suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload when the motorcycle is heavily loaded and reduce spring preload accordingly when the motorcycle is lightly loaded. Operation 4 z direction indicated by the HIGH arrow. If you want to reduce spring preload, turn the knob in the direction indicated by the LOW arrow.
Adjusting damping for rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. justing screw 1 in the direction indicated by the H arrow. If you want a softer damping characteristic, use the tool from the on-board toolkit to turn adjusting screw 1 in the direction indicated by the S arrow.
4 Operation 66 z The current setting appears in display field 1. The detailed description of the ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment system is on page ( 94). Adjusting suspension Start the engine. You can adjust the damping characteristic while the motorcycle is on the move. Call up the ESA menu. The possible settings for the damping characteristic appear on the display.
Central locking with central locking OE Locking These locks cannot subsequently be unlocked manually. The locked symbol appears on the display. with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE The functions of the remote control for the anti-theft alarm are described in the corresponding section. Unlocking Switch on the ignition and press button 3. Alternatively: Press button 1 on the remote control. The two stowage compartments in the side panels, the cases and the topcase are locked.
Switch on the ignition. 4 Operation 68 z First turn the key in the topcase lock 45° past the LOCK position, then turn it to the dot position and press in the lock barrel. The release lever pops open. Turn the key in the stowagecompartment lock 45° out past the vertical position and press in the lock barrel. The stowage-compartment lid pops open.
Press and hold down buttons 1 and 2 until LED 3 stops flashing. LED 3 flashes for about ten seconds. Release buttons 1 and 2. LED 3 lights up. Press button 1 or button 2. One acoustic signal sounds, LED 3 goes out. To complete logon: Switch off the ignition. Three acoustic signals sound. Logon is also ended when four remote controls have been logged on. if you have logged on the first remote control and then do not press a button within approximately 30 seconds. Switch on the ignition.
Replacing battery of remote control 70 If you press a button on the remote control and the LED does not show or lights up only briefly: Replace the battery of the remote control. Operation 4 Using a battery of the wrong type or inserting the battery with the polarity reversed can cause irreparable damage to the device. Use a battery compliant with the manufacturer's specifications. When inserting the battery, always make sure polarity is correct. Insert the new battery with the positive terminal up.
Activation with remote control with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE with central locking OE 4 71 Switch off the ignition. Select Off (once) to switch off the motion sensor this once. Switch off the ignition. Activation takes 30 seconds to complete. Turn indicators flash three times. Confirmation tone sounds three times (if programmed). The anti-theft alarm is active, the motion sensor is deactivated. Operation Switch off the ignition. Activation takes approximately 30 seconds to complete.
4 Operation 72 Confirmation tone sounds twice (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm is active. z To deactivate the motion sensor (for example if you are about to transport the motorcycle on a train and the swaying movement of the moving train could trip the alarm), press button 1 on the remote control again during the activation phase. Turn indicators flash three times. Confirmation tone sounds three times (if programmed). Motion sensor is deactivated.
Deactivation without remote control with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE Kill switch in operating position (run). Switch on the ignition. Turn indicators flash once. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm is deactivated. Deactivation with remote control with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE with central locking OE the "activation after ignition off" parameter is set. Turn indicators flash once. Confirmation tone sounds once (if programmed). Anti-theft alarm is deactivated.
4 Operation 74 z Automatic - On: Antitheft alarm is activated automatically when the ignition is switched off. Automatic - Off: Antitheft alarm has to be activated with the remote control when the ignition is switched off. Alarm tone: Type of alarm tone. Operat. tone - On: Turn indicators flash and one tone sounds as confirmation when the alarm is switched on or off. Operat. tone - Off: Turn indicators flash as only confirmation when anti-theft alarm is switched on or off.
Riding Riding Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 5 75 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Securing motorcycle for transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions 76 Do not ride without the correct clothing. Always wear: Helmet Motorcycling jacket and trousers Gloves Boots Riding 5 z Rider's equipment This applies even to short journeys, and to every season of the year. Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will be glad to advise you on the correct clothing for every purpose. Correct loading Overloading and imbalanced loads can adversely affect the motorcycle's handling.
Engine and exhaust system become very hot when the motorcycle is in use. There is a risk of burn injuries by contact with hot surfaces, particularly at the silencer. When you park the motorcycle make sure that no-one comes into contact with the engine and exhaust system. Catalytic converter If misfiring causes unburned fuel to enter the catalytic converter, there is a danger of overheating and damage. For this reason, observe the following points: Do not run the fuel tank dry.
5 78 Engine oil level (every refuelling stop) Brake-pad wear (every third refuelling stop) Riding Starting z Side stand Select neutral or, if a gear is engaged, pull the clutch lever. When starting a cold engine at low ambient temperatures: disengage the clutch and turn the twistgrip slightly to open the throttle. You cannot start the motorcycle with the side stand extended and a gear engaged.
If the 'General' warning light does not show: Some malfunctions cannot be indicated if the 'General' warning light cannot be displayed. Check that the 'General' warning light comes on, and that it shows red and yellow. Have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. ABS self-diagnosis BMW Motorrad Integral ABS performs self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis is performed automatically when you switch on the ignition.
5 Riding 80 z DTC warning light slowflashes. Phase 2 Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components while the motorcycle is on the move. The engine must be running and the motorcycle must reach a speed of at least 5 km/h in order for DTC self-diagnosis to complete. DTC warning light slowflashes. DTC self-diagnosis completed The DTC symbol no longer shows. If an indicator showing a DTC fault appears after DTC self-diagnosis completes: You can continue to ride.
New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be roughened by riding in a restrained manner at various heel angles until the tyres are run in. This running in procedure is essential if the tyres are to achieve maximum grip. Tyres do not have their full grip when new and there is a risk of accidents at extreme angles of heel. Avoid extreme angles of heel.
5 Riding 82 z Riding in the rain or through puddles of water. After the motorcycle has been washed. Riding on salted or gritted roads. After work has been carried on the brakes, due to traces of oil or grease. Riding on dirt-covered surfaces or off-road. Wetness and dirt result in poor braking efficiency. Apply the brakes lightly while riding to remove wetness and dirt, or dismount and clean the brakes. Think ahead and brake in good time until full braking efficiency is restored.
onto the road surface. This could cause a fall. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel is highly flammable. A naked flame close to the fuel tank can cause a fire or explosion. Do not smoke. Never bring a naked flame near the fuel tank. Fuel attacks plastics, which become dull or unsightly. Wipe off plastic parts immediately if they come into contact with fuel. Leaded fuel will destroy the catalytic converter. Use only unleaded fuel. Use the ignition key to unlock the fuel filler cap and pop the cap open.
5 Riding 84 z Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI motorcycle are adequately protected against scratching. Use adhesive tape or soft cloths, for example, for this purpose. Usable fuel capacity The ball joint and the brake lines can suffer damage. Take care not to damage components. approx. 26.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Press the fuel tank cap down firmly to close. Remove the key and close the protective cap.
5 At the rear, secure the straps to the rear frame on both sides and tighten the straps. Do not pull the straps over the footrests. Uniformly tighten all the straps.
Riding 5 86 z
Engineering details Ride mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Brake system with BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 93 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ride mode 88 Three riding modes enable the motorcycle's characteristics to adapt to the prevailing weather conditions, the road and traffic, and the rider's style of riding: RAIN ROAD DYNAMIC Engineering details 6 z Selection Each of these modes produces perceptible differences in the way the motorcycle behaves. DTC can be switched off in each mode; the explanations below invariably refer to conditions with the system switched ON.
Mode changes A mode change involving functions in the engine management system and the DTC system is possible only when drive torque is not applied to the rear wheel. In order to achieve this state, the motorcycle must be at a standstill with the ignition switched on, or the throttle twistgrip must be in the fully closed position, the clutch lever must be pulled and the clutch disengaged. The desired ride mode is initially preselected.
6 Engineering details 90 z ing force exceeds the maximum transferrable limit, the wheels start to lock and the motorcycle loses its directional stability; a fall is imminent. Before this situation can occur, ABS intervenes and adapts braking pressure to the maximum transferrable braking force, so the wheels continue to turn and directional stability is maintained irrespective of the condition of the road surface.
The speeds of the front and rear wheels are compared as one means of detecting a wheel's incipient tendency to lock. If If a fault message is issued on account of exceptional riding conditions as outlined above, you What is the design baseline for BMW Motorrad Integral ABS? Within the limits imposed by physics, the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures directional stability on any surface.
6 Engineering details 92 z Take care when cornering. When you apply the brakes on a corner, the motorcycle's weight and momentum take over and even BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is unable to counteract their effects. Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad DTC with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) OE How does DTC work? The BMW Motorrad DTC compares the speed of rotation of the front wheel and the rear wheel.
Rear wheel rotating with the motorcycle held stationary by applying the front brake (burnout). Heating up with the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand, in neutral or with a gear engaged. If the front wheel lifts clear of the ground under severe acceleration, the DTC reduces engine torque until the front wheel regains contact with the ground. Under these circumstances, BMW Motorrad recommends rolling the throttle slightly closed so as to restore stability with the least possible delay.
6 94 An error message is issued if wheels without sensors are fitted to a motorcycle equipped with an RDC control unit. Engineering details Temperature compensation z Tyre pressure is a temperaturesensitive variable: pressure increases as tyre temperature rises and decreases as tyre temperature drops. Tyre temperature depends on ambient temperature, on the style of riding and the duration of the ride.
It is possible to change the spring rate electronically by combining a conventional coil spring and a plastic element (Elastogran), the lateral expansion of which can be restricted electro-hydraulically using a displaceable sleeve. The more the sleeve encloses the plastic element, the more the expansion of the plastic element is restricted, causing the spring rate to increase. The maximum spring rate is achieved when the sleeve completely encloses the plastic element and rests on the steel spring.
Engineering details 6 96 z
Accessories Accessories General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 7 97 Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Accessories Navigation device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Accessories 98 z General instructions BMW Motorrad recommends the use of parts and accessories for your motorcycle that are approved by BMW for this purpose. Genuine BMW parts and accessories and other products which BMW has approved can be obtained from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, together with expert advice on their installation and use. These parts and products have been tested by BMW for safety, function and suitability. BMW accepts product liability for them.
sequently switch off the ignition the sockets are also switched off if the power drain caused by their electrical consumers is high. If the power drain is low the sockets remain operational for a certain period of time before being switched off. 99 Press button 1 to open the slot for the navigation device. Slot cover pops open, windscreen moves to top limit position. Pull slot cover up as far as it will go. From behind, push out cap 2. Operate latch 3 and remove cover 4.
7 Accessories 100 Check that the navigation device is secure in the cradle. Press cover 7 to push cradle with navigation device into the slot until it snaps into position. Pull slot cover up as far as it will go. Press cover 7 to push the cradle into the slot until it snaps into position. Removing navigation device Switch on the ignition. Operate latch 3, pull the navigation device forward out of holder 6 and lift it up and out. z Insert cap 2.
Page: You can page from view to view; the choices are main menu, map and on-board computer. Zoom +: Performs functions marked with a plus sign + in the navigation system. In the map view, for instance, the view zooms in on the map detail. Zoom –: Performs functions marked with a minus sign in the navigation system.
7 Accessories 102 z Time and date The Navigator sends time and date to the motorcycle. Acceptance of these data for the readings on the instrument panel has to be activated in the user settings for the motorcycle. Navigator is switched on by ignition ON while cradled in any of these vehicles. If the Navigator is removed from the vehicle while switched on, a security prompt asking for the PIN to be entered is issued.
Removing cases The case is released and can be removed. Installing cases Closing cases 103 Pull the handle up as far as it will go. Turn the key to the RELEASE position in the case lock. The handle pops out. Pull release lever 2 all the way up. Close the lid of the case and press it down. Check that nothing is trapped between the lid and the case. Push release lever 2 down until it engages. Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock.
Topcase 7 Opening topcase 104 Lever 2 pops up. Pull the release lever all the way up and open the lid of the topcase. Accessories Closing topcase z Push handle 3 down until it engages. Turn the key in the case lock to the LOCK position and remove the key from the lock. Turn the key to the in the topcase lock to the position indicated by the dot. Push lock barrel 1 forward. Pull release lever 2 all the way up. Close the lid of the topcase and hold it down.
Place the seat, upholstered side down, on a clean surface. 7 Switch off the ignition. 105 Use the ignition key to unlock seat lock 1 and lift the rear of the seat. Disconnect plug 1. Work the topcase-end plug through to the rear. Open the topcase ( 104). If applicable, empty the topcase and lift out the bottom mat. Disconnect plug 2 of the seat heating and remove the seat. Push slide latch 2 toward the outside and hold it in this position. Turn rotary latch 3 clockwise as far as it will go.
7 Accessories 106 z Lift the topcase at the rear and remove it from the luggage carrier. Set the topcase on the luggage carrier. Open the topcase ( 104). while pressing down on the back edge of the topcase. Release warning 4 is no longer visible. If the release warning is still visible the topcase is not correctly secured. Do not attempt to set the motorcycle in motion. Make sure that the topcase is correctly seated on the luggage carrier.
7 Work the cable into position at positions 6. Connect plug 1. Connect plug 2 of the seat heating. Position the seat with mounts 3 in rubber buffers 4 on left and right. Lower the rear of the front seat and engage the seat in the latching mechanism.
Accessories 7 108 z
Maintenance Maintenance General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Standard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 8 109 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . .
8 Maintenance 110 z General instructions The Maintenance chapter describes straightforward procedures for checking and replacing certain wear parts. Special tightening torques are listed as applicable. The tightening torques for the threaded fasteners on your motorcycle are listed in the section entitled "Technical data". You will find information on more extensive maintenance and repair work in the Repair Manual on DVD for your motorcycle, which is available from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
that the engine will be operated with the incorrect quantity of oil. In order to ensure that the engine oil level is read correctly, check the oil level only after a lengthy trip. 111 Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Seat the oil dipstick on the oil filler neck, but do not engage the threads. Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil level. Engine oil, specified level Between MIN and MAX marks If the oil level is below the MIN mark: Top up the engine oil ( 112).
8 Maintenance 112 Install the oil dipstick. Topping up engine oil Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Wipe the area around the filler neck clean. Top up the engine oil to the specified level. Check the engine oil level ( 110). Install the oil dipstick. Brake system Checking operation of brakes an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking front brake pad thickness Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
cause damage to the brake system. In order to ensure the dependability of the brake system, do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness. min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, without backing plate. The wear indicators (grooves) must be clearly visible.
certain circumstances they can cause damage to the brake system. In order to ensure the dependability of the brake system, do not permit the brake pads to wear past the minimum permissible thickness. 8 Maintenance 114 z Brake-pad wear limit, rear min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only, without backing plate. Do not permit wear to progress to the point at which the wear indicators (grooves) are reached.
DOT4 brake fluid It is impermissible for the brake fluid level to drop below the MIN mark. (Brakefluid reservoir horizontal, motorcycle upright and handlebars centred) If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level: Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably 8 If the bottom edge of the black diaphragm in the brake-fluid reservoir is below the MAX mark: Check the front brake pad thickness ( 112).
authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. 8 116 Coolant Maintenance Checking coolant level z Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Allow the engine to cool down. Brake fluid level, rear Coolant, specified level DOT4 brake fluid It is impermissible for the brake fluid level to drop below the MIN mark.
Do not attempt to top up the system with fluids of any kind. Checking clutch operation Pull the clutch lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Checking clutch fluid level Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand. Move the handlebars to the straight-ahead position.
8 Maintenance 118 z the minimum tyre tread depth permitted by law. Have the tyres changed in good time before they wear to the minimum permissible tread depth. Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand. Measure the tyre tread depth in the main tread grooves with wear marks. Tyres have wear indicators integrated into the main tread grooves. The tyre is worn out when the tyre tread has worn down to the level of the marks.
with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) OE care not to damage the RDC sensor. Be sure to draw the attention of the authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or specialist workshop to the fact that the wheel is fitted with an RDC sensor. 8 119 Remove the front wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand. Incorrect tyre fitting can damage the RDC sensors.
8 Maintenance 120 z Once the calipers have been removed, there is a risk of the brake pads being pressed together to the extent that they cannot be slipped back over the brake disc on reassembly. Do not operate the handbrake lever when the brake calipers have been removed. Remove screws 3 of the brake calipers on left and right. Force the brake pads 4 slightly apart by rocking brake caliper 5 back and forth against brake disc 6.
Installing front wheel The left axle clamping screw locates the threaded bush in the front suspension. If the threaded bush is not correctly aligned the gap between the ABS sensor ring and the ABS sensor will not be correct and this can cause the ABS to malfunction or allow the ABS sensor to be damaged. In order to ensure that the threaded bush remains correctly aligned, do not slacken or remove the left axle camping screw.
8 Maintenance 122 z Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) 50 Nm Tighten right axle clamping screw 2 to the specified tightening torque. Clamping screw for quick-release axle to wheel carrier 19 Nm Remove the front-wheel stand. Insert the ABS sensor into its bore and install screw 1. Ease the brake calipers on to the brake discs. Install securing screws 3 on left and right and tighten to specified tightening torque.
8 Clip on retaining clip 1 holding the sensor cable to the brake line. Secure new cable tie 2. Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel rim. Firmly pull the handbrake lever until the pressure point is perceptible, and repeat this operation several times. Hold the front-wheel cover in position and install bolts 1 on left and right. Remove the rear wheel Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand. If applicable, remove the cases. Remove screws 1 on left and right.
Installing rear wheel 8 Possible malfunctions when ABS and DTC systems intervene 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 chapter. Maintenance 124 z Risk of burns caused by the hot exhaust system. Do not touch the exhaust system when it is hot; if necessary, allow the exhaust system ample time to cool before proceeding. Remove five bolts 1 from the rear wheel, while supporting the wheel.
Hold the number-plate carrier in position. Install screws 1 on left and right. Use basic stand with tool number (83 30 0 402 241) in combination with front-wheel adapter (83 30 0 402 243). Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its centre stand. Push the two pins 2 apart until the front suspension fits between them. Use locating pins 3 to set the front-wheel stand to the desired height. Centre the front-wheel stand relative to the front wheel and push it against the front axle.
8 Maintenance 126 Push both mounting pins 2 through the triangles of the brake caliper anchorages just far enough to allow the front wheel to be rolled between them. Tighten adjusting screws 1. z If the motorcycle is on the centre stand and is raised too far, the centre stand will lift clear of the ground and the motorcycle could topple to one side. When raising the motorcycle, make sure that the centre stand remains on the ground.
Bulbs General instructions A warning appears in the multifunction display if a bulb is defective. A defective bulb places your safety at risk because it is easier for other users to oversee the motorcycle. Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible. to overheating and shortens the bulb's operating life. 8 Replacing high-beam headlight bulb 127 The description below steps you through the procedure for replacing the left high-beam headlight bulb.
8 Maintenance 128 z Remove screw 1. Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position. Remove screw 2 and work hand protector 3 to the side to remove. Switch off the ignition and wait until the windscreen has moved to its lowest position. Remove screws 1. Work speaker unit 2 to the rear to remove. Turn covers 1 counter-clockwise to remove. Disconnect plug 2. Disconnect plug 3.
8 Release spring clip 3 at left and right and swing it up. The bulb is pressurised and can cause injury if dam- Install bulb 4, making sure that tab 5 is correctly positioned. Engage spring clip 3. Turn covers 1 clockwise to install. z aged. Wear protective goggles and gloves when changing bulbs. Remove bulb 4. Replace the defective bulb. Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W Maintenance 129 Connect plug 3. Connect plug 2.
8 Maintenance 130 Seat the speaker unit in mount 4. z Install screws 1. Switch on the ignition and raise the windscreen to its highest position. Hold hand protector 3 in position and install screw 2. Switch off the ignition and wait until the windscreen has moved to its lowest position. Install screw 1. Hold side cover 3 in position and install screw 2. Align slipstream deflector 1.
If the battery is not disconnected, the on-board electronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually drain the battery. This can cause the battery to run flat. If this happens, warranty claims will not be accepted. Connect a float charger to the battery if the motorcycle is to remain out of use for more than four weeks. BMW Motorrad has developed a float charger specially designed for compatibility with the electronics of your mo- torcycle.
8 Maintenance 132 z Charge via the power socket, with the battery connected to the motorcycle's on-board electrical system. The motorcycle's on-board electronics know when the battery is fully charged. The on-board socket is switched off when this happens. Comply with the operating instructions of the charger. If you are unable to charge the battery through the onboard socket, you may be using a charger that is not compatible with your motorcycle's electronics.
Place the battery in the battery compartment, positive terminal on the right in the forward direction of travel. Then connect battery negative lead 1. Install the seat ( 107). Switch on the ignition. Set the time in Settings - Time and set the date in Settings - Date. If fuse defects recur frequently have the electric circuits checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. Install the seat ( Fuse assignment Replacing fuses Switch off the ignition. Remove the seat.
8 Maintenance 134 3 4 -1 -2 -3 -4 z -5 -6 -7 30 A Engine electronics Fuse box Numbering of the fuses as per label on lid of fuse box: Not used Not used Not used 4A Left handlebar fitting, topcase lighting with tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) OE RDC 7,5 Audio system 4A Beam throw adjustment with Adaptive Headlight OE Adaptive cornering lights 4A Main relay, instrument panel, ignition switch -8 Not used with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE 7.
Care Care Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 9 135 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 138 Care Cleaning easily damaged components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Care 136 z Care products BMW Motorrad recommends that you use the cleaning and care products you can obtain from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer. The substances in BMW CareProducts have been tested in laboratories and in practice; they provide optimised care and protection for the materials used in your vehicle. The use of unsuitable cleaning and care products can damage vehicle components.
Windscreens and headlight lenses made of plastic Clean off dirt and insects with a soft sponge and plenty of water. Soften stubborn dirt and insects by covering the affected areas with a wet cloth. Chrome Use plenty of water and BMW shampoo to clean chrome, particularly if it has been exposed to road salt. Use chrome polish for additional treatment. Radiator Clean the radiator regularly to prevent overheating of the engine due to inadequate cooling. For example, use a garden hose with low water pressure.
9 Care 138 z Protective wax coating BMW Motorrad recommends applying only BMW car wax or products containing carnauba wax or synthetic wax. It is time to rewax the paintwork when water "puddles" on the surface, instead of forming beads. Laying up motorcycle Clean the motorcycle. Remove the battery ( 132). Spray the brake and clutch lever pivots and the main and side stand pivots with a suitable lubricant. Coat bright metal and chromeplated parts with an acid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Technical data Technical data troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 10 139 Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Transmission . . . . . . . .
10 Technical data 140 z troubleshooting chart Engine does not start at all or is difficult to start. Possible cause Rectification Side stand Retract the side stand ( Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever. Clutch pulled before ignition was switched on Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch lever. No fuel in tank Refuel ( Battery flat Charge the battery when connected ( 78). 83). 131).
Threaded fasteners Value Valid 141 Front brake caliper to wheel carrier M8 x 30 - 10.9 30 Nm Clamping screw for quick-release axle to wheel carrier M8 x 30 19 Nm Quick-release axle in threaded bush (wheel carrier) M24 x 1.5 50 Nm Rear wheel Value Valid Rear wheel to wheel flange M10 x 1.
10 Technical data 142 z Engine Engine design transverse straight-six four-stroke engine with four valves per cylinder and two overhead camshafts; liquid cooling, electronic fuel injection, integral sixspeed cassette gearbox, dry-sump lubrication. Displacement 1649 cm3 Cylinder bore 72 mm Piston stroke 67.
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 26.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Engine oil Engine oil, capacity 4.
10 144 Clutch clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath Technical data Transmission z gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into engine block Gearbox transmission ratios 1,617, Primary transmission ratio 1.941 (33:17 teeth), 1st gear 1.429 (30:21 teeth), 2nd gear 1.148 (31:27 teeth), 3rd gear 0.958 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear 0.806 (25:31 teeth), 5th gear 0.686 (24:35 teeth), 6th gear 0.913 (21:23 teeth), Angular drive 1.
Type of final drive Shaft drive with bevel gears Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Number of teeth on rear-wheel drive (gear ratio) 2,75 (33:12) Running gear Front wheel Type of front suspension BMW Motorrad Duolever Spring strut, front, type Central suspension strut with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Spring travel, front Central suspension strut with electrically adjustable damping.
10 Technical data 146 z Rear wheel Type of rear suspension Cast-aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever Type of rear suspension central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. Spring preload and rebound-stage damping steplessly adjustable. with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) OE Spring travel, rear central suspension strut pivoted to lever system. Electrically adjustable damping and spring preload/ spring rate.
Wheels and tyres Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". 10 147 front wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 front wheel rim size 3.50" x 17" Tyre designation, front 120 / 70 ZR 17 Rear wheel rear-wheel type Cast aluminium, MT H2 rear wheel rim size 6.00" x 17" Tyre designation, rear 190 / 55 ZR 17 Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.
10 Technical data 148 z Electrics Electrical rating of on-board socket max 10 A, All sockets Battery battery type Gel battery battery rated voltage 12 V battery rated capacity 19 Ah Technical data Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR8AI-8 Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8 mm, When new 1.
Fuse carrier 1 30 A, Engine electronics Fuse carrier 2 40 A, Slot left: Vehicle electronics 40 A, Slot right: Vehicle electronics, ESA Fuse box Not used, Slot 1 Not used, Slot 2 Not used, Slot 3 4 A, Slot 4: Left handlebar fitting, tyre pressure monitoring (RDC), topcase interior light 7.5 A, Slot 5: Audio system 4 A, Slot 6: Beam throw control, Adaptive Headlight 4 A, Slot 7: Main relay, instrument cluster, ignition switch 7.
10 Anti-theft alarm with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE 150 Technical data Anti-theft alarm z Time to active after activation 30 s Alarm duration 26 s Activation time between two alarms 10 s Battery type CR 123 A Remote control Range of the remote control 10 m Signal frequency 25 kHz, Broadband Transmission frequency 433.
Frame type Cast light alloy weldment with bolt-on light-alloy rear frame type plate location Wheel carrier, front right VIN location Frame side section, front right (beside engine-oil filler neck) Dimensions Length of motorcycle 2489 mm, over topcase Height of motorcycle 1465 mm, To windscreen at DIN unladen weight Width of motorcycle 1000 mm, Across mirrors 980 mm, without mirrors Front-seat height 750 mm, Without rider with dual seat, high OE rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel with dual se
10 Technical data 152 z Weights Unladen weight 348 kg, DIN unladen weight, with cases and topcase, ready for road, 90 % load of fuel, without optional extras Permissible gross weight 560 kg Maximum payload 212 kg Riding specifications Top speed >200 km/h
Service Service BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 154 11 153 BMW Motorrad service network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Confirmation of maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Service BMW Motorrad mobility services roadside assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Service 154 z BMW Motorrad service Advanced technology requires specially adapted methods of maintenance and repair. If maintenance and repair work is performed inexpertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus constitute a safety risk. BMW Motorrad recommends you to have all the associated work on your motorcycle carried out by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
"Service Contact Europe" or "Service Contact Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Oceania". BMW Motorrad service network The BMW running-in check has to be performed when the motorcycle has covered between 500 km and 1200 km BMW Motorrad has an extensive after-sales service network in place to look after you and your motorcycle in more than 100 countries. In Germany alone, you have the best possible access to approximately 200 authorised BMW Motorrad dealers.
11 BMW Pre-delivery Check BMW Running-in Check Completed Completed on on Service 156 Confirmation of maintenance work Odometer reading Next service at the latest z on or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature
BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed on on on Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service at the latest Next service at the latest Next service at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, on or, if logged beforehand, on or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature 11 157 Service BMW Service z
11 Service 158 z BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed on on on Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service at the latest Next service at the latest Next service at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, on or, if logged beforehand, on or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature
BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed on on on Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service at the latest Next service at the latest Next service at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, on or, if logged beforehand, on or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature 11 159 Service BMW Service z
11 Service 160 z BMW Service BMW Service BMW Service Completed Completed Completed on on on Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Next service at the latest Next service at the latest Next service at the latest on or, if logged beforehand, on or, if logged beforehand, on or, if logged beforehand, Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature
Confirmation of service The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work.
11 Service 162 z Item Odometer reading Date
B Battery Charging battery when connected, 131 Charging battery when disconnected, 132 Installation, 133 Removal, 132 Stowage, 17 Technical data, 148 Warning for battery charge current, 32 Warning for battery voltage low, 33 BMW Motorrad service, 154 Brake fluid Checking fluid level, front, 114 Checking fluid level, rear, 115 Reservoir, front, 13 Reservoir, rear, 13 Brake pads Checking front, 112 Checking rear, 113 Running in, 80 Brakes Adjusting brake lever, 62 Checking operation, 112 Safety instructions,
12 Index 164 z D Damping Adjuster, rear, 11 Adjusting, 64 Dimensions Technical data, 151 DTC Control, 14 Engineering details, 92 Self-diagnosis, 79 switching on/off, 56 Warning, 35 E Electrics Technical data, 148 Electronic immobiliser EWS Warning, 31 Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 53 Engine Control, 16 Ride mode, 16 Starting, 78 Technical data, 142 Temperature gauge, 20 Warning for engine electronics, 31, 32 Engine oil Checking fill level, 110 Filler neck, 13 Oil dipstick, 13 Technical data,
I Ignition Switching off, 42 Switching on, 42 Immobiliser, 43 Warning, 31 Instrument panel Ambient-light brightness sensor, 18 Overview, 18 J Jump starting, 126 K Keys, 42 L Laying up, 138 Lights Control, 14 Headlight flasher, 14, 50 High-beam headlight, 14 Parking light, 50 Switch on the high-beam headlight, 50 Switching on low-beam headlight, 50 Switching on the side lights, 50 M Maintenance General instructions, 110 Maintenance intervals, 155 Mirrors Adjusting, 63 Mobility services, 154 Motorcycle Layi
12 Index 166 z O Odometer and tripmeters, 20 Control, 14 Operation, 49 Resetting, 49 Select the readings, 49 On-board computer Ambient temperature, 22 Control, 14 Oil level, 23 Operation, 48 Range, 22 Reset the average values, 48 Stopwatch, 48 travel times, 49 P Parking, 82 Parking light, 50 Power socket, 13 Notes on use, 98 Pre-ride check, 78 R Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 145 Refuelling, 83 Remote control registration, 68 Replacing battery, 70 synchronising, 69 Reserve volume Warning, 31 Rev.
T Technical data Battery, 148 Brakes, 146 Bulbs, 148 Clutch, 144 Dimensions, 151 Electrics, 148 Engine, 142 Engine oil, 143 Frame, 151 Fuel, 143 Rear-wheel drive, 145 Running gear, 145 Spark plugs, 148 Standards, 7 Transmission, 144 Weights, 152 Wheels and tyres, 147 Telltale lights, 18 Overview, 25 Toolkit Contents, 110 Stowage, 17 topcase Closing, 104 Opening, 104 Operation, 104 Torques, 141 Transmission Technical data, 144 Transportation Lashing, 84 Travel times measuring, 49 troubleshooting chart, 140
12 Index 168 z Wheels Change of size, 118 Checking rims, 117 Installing front wheel, 121 Installing rear wheel, 124 Remove the front wheel, 119 Remove the rear wheel, 123 Technical data, 147 Windscreen Adjusting, 58 Control, 14
Certifications Remote Control for central locking system Česky Meta System S.p.A. tímto prohlašuje, že tento PF240009 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Undertegnede Meta System S.p.A. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr PF240009 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Meta System S.p.A.
Certifications Ελληνική ΜΕ ΣΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΤΑ Meta System S.p.A. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΣΙ PF240009 ΤΜΜΟΡΥΩΝΕΣΑΙ ΠΡΟ ΣΙ ΟΤΙΩΔΕΙ ΑΠΑΙΣΗΕΙ ΚΑΙ ΣΙ ΛΟΙΠΕ ΦΕΣΙΚΕ ΔΙΑΣΑΞΕΙ ΣΗ ΟΔΗΓΙΑ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français Par la présente Meta System S.p.A. déclare que l'appareil PF240009 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano Con la presente Meta System S.p.A.
Certifications Slovensko Meta System S.p.A. izjavlja, da je ta PF240009 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky Meta System S.p.A. týmto vyhlasuje, že PF240009 spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi Meta System S.p.A. vakuuttaa täten että PF240009 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska Härmed intygar Meta System S.p.A.
Declaration Of Conformity R&TTE Declaration Of Conformity (DoC) 0470 We: with the address: Meta System S.p.A. Via Majakovskij 10 b/c/d/e 42124 Reggio Emilia –Italy Declare Under own responsibility that the product: TX BMW MR To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is in conformity with the following standards: Health & Safety (art.3.1) EMC (art.3.
Certifications Tire Pressure Control TPC FCC ID: MRXBC54MA4 IC: 2546A-BC54MA4 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Details described or illustrated in this booklet may differ from the motorcycle's actual specification as purchased, the accessories fitted or the national-market specification. No claims will be entertained as a result of such discrepancies. Dimensions, weights, fuel consumption and performance data are quoted to the customary tolerances. The right to modify designs, equipment and accessories is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted.
The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart: Fuel Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded 95 ROZ/RON 89 AKI Usable fuel capacity approx. 26.5 l Reserve fuel approx. 4 l Tyre pressure Tyre pressure, front 2.9 bar, Tyre cold Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, Tyre cold BMW recommends Order No.: 01 41 8 528 461 12.