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The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Rider's Manual
F 800 GS Adventure
Vehicle data/dealership details
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Table of Contents
On-board computer Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1 General instructions . . . . 5 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Abbreviations and Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . 33 Electronic Suspension Ad-
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 34 justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ignition switch/steering Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Electronic immobiliser Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
General view, right side . . . . . 13 (EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 5 Anti-theft alarm
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 14 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 DWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Underneath the trim Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Stopwatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 16 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Alarm function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Multifunction switch, Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 43 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Emergency off switch (kill Registration of the remote
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 21 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Warning and telltale Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 44 Synchronising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 45 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 24 BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 47
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Protective wax coating . . . . 138
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 70 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Restoring motorcycle to
Comply with checklist . . . . . . . 72 Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 11 Technical data . . . . . . 139
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 140
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 112 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 141
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 79 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Fuel grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Securing motorcycle for 9 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 147
transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 General instructions . . . . . . . 128 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
7 Engineering details . . . . . 85 Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . 148
Brake system with Aluminium case . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . 86 Aluminium topcase . . . . . . . . 132 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Electronic engine manage- 10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
ment with BMW Motorrad Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . 136 Riding specifications . . . . . . 152
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Cleaning easily damaged 12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 92 components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 154
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 BMW Motorrad Mobility
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Laying up the motor- services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 154
Maintenance schedule . . . . 157
Standard BMW service . . . . 158
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Confirmation of service . . . . 164
13 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Certificate for electronic
immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1
5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General instructions
Actuality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview Abbreviations and Instruction.
1 An important aspect of this symbols Result of an activity.
6 Rider's Manual is that it can CAUTION Low-risk hazard.
be used for quick and easy Non-avoidance can lead to Reference to a page with
reference. Consulting the slight or moderate injury. more detailed informa-
extensive index at the end of tion.
WARNING Medium-risk
this Rider's Manual is the fastest
hazard. Non-avoidance can
General instructions
General instructions
cessories (OA). This explains why
the vehicle. are maintained by constant
the manual may also contain de-
scriptions of equipment which development work on designs,
EWS Electronic immobiliser.
you have not ordered. Please equipment and accessories.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- note, too, that your motorcycle Because of this, your motorcycle
stahlwarnanlage). might not be exactly as illus- may differ from the information
trated in this manual on account supplied in the Rider's Manual.
ABS Anti-lock brake system. of country-specific differences. Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
If your motorcycle contains rule out errors and omissions.
ASC Automatic Stability Con- equipment that has not been We hope you will appreciate that
trol. described, its description can be no claims can be entertained on z
found in a separate manual. the basis of the data, illustrations
ESA Electronic Suspension or descriptions in this manual.
Adjustment. Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
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1
General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2
9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Underneath the trim panel . . . . . . . . . . 15
General views
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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10
2
General views
General view, left side
1 Power socket ( 128) 2
2 Seat lock ( 57) 11
3 Engine-oil filler neck and
oil dipstick ( 93)
General views
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12
2
General views
General view, right side
1 Tank filler cap ( 80) 2
2 Adjuster, spring preload 13
( 52)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 97)
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
General views
( 96)
5 VIN, type plate (on
steering-head bearing)
6 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 98)
7 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic ( 53) z
Underneath the seat
2 1 Stowage
14 with first-aid kit OA
Location of the first-aid kit
2 Standard tool kit ( 92)
3 Rider's Manual
4 Payload table
General views
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Underneath the trim
panel 2
1 Battery ( 123) 15
2 Air-filter housing ( 120)
General views
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Multifunction switch,
2 left
16 1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 42)
2 Select display ( 38).
with on-board com-
puter OE
General views
General views
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Multifunction switch,
2 right
18 1 No standard equipment
with heated handlebar
grips OE
Heated handlebar grips
( 44).
General views
2 No standard equipment
with off-road mode ABS
and ASC OE
Off-road mode ( 48)
3 Starter ( 73)
4 Emergency off switch (kill
z switch) ( 44)
Instrument panel
1 Warning and telltale lights 2
( 22) 19
2 Speedometer
3 Set clock ( 37).
with on-board com-
puter OE
General views
Operation of the stopwatch
( 40)
4 Multifunction display
( 24)
5 Select display ( 38).
Resetting tripmeter
( 39). z
6 Ambient-light brightness
2 sensor (for controlling the
brightness of the instru-
20 ment lighting)
with alarm system
(DWA) OE
Anti-theft alarm LED (see
the operating instructions
General views
Status indicators
Fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Service-due indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Warning and telltale
3 lights
22 1 ABS ( 30)
2 No standard equipment
with Automatic Stability
Control (ASC) OE
ASC ( 31)
Status indicators
Status indicators
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Multifunction display
3 1 Warning for engine elec-
24 tronics ( 29)
2 No standard equipment
with heated handlebar
grips OE
Display showing chosen
Status indicators
Status indicators
display
10 No standard equipment In addition, the warning triangle 3
with on-board com- can also be displayed next to the
puter OE values area 2. These warnings
Gear indicator; "N" indic- appear in alternation with the
ates neutral odometer readings ( 38).
11 Fuel level ( 32)
12 No standard equipment Warnings that do not have warn- The status of the 'General' warn- z
ing lights of their own are indic- ing light matches the most ur-
with off-road mode ABS
ated by 'general' warning light 1 gent warning.
and ASC OE
showing in combination with a
Setting riding mode
text warning or a warning sym- The possible warnings are listed
( 48)
bol in the multifunction display. on the next page.
13 A warning appears where
The 'general' warning light shows
the odometer reading is
yellow or red, depending on the
shown ( 25)
urgency of the warning.
14 A tripmeter reading is dis-
played ( 38)
3 Warnings, overview
26
Warning and telltale Warning symbols in the Meaning
lights display
lights up yellow + "EWS" appears Electronic immobiliser active ( 28)
on the display
Status indicators
Status indicators
quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 31)
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lights up ASC fault ( 32)
Electronic immobiliser Fuel down to reserve Coolant temperature too
3 active Warning light for fuel down high
28 General warning light shows to reserve shows. General warning light shows
yellow. red.
+ "EWS" appears on the WARNING
The temperature symbol
display. Irregular engine operation or flashes.
engine shutdown due to lack
Status indicators
Possible cause:
of fuel. ATTENTION
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or commu- Risk of accident. Damage to
catalytic converter. Riding with overheated en-
nication between key and engine gine.
electronics is disrupted. Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Engine damage
Remove all other vehicle keys Possible cause: Compliance with the
from the same ring as the igni- The fuel tank contains no more information set out below is
tion key. than the reserve quantity of fuel. essential.
z Use the reserve key.
Reserve fuel Possible cause:
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a If the coolant level is too low.
specialist workshop, preferably Check coolant level ( 98).
min 2.7 l
an authorised BMW Motorrad If the coolant level is too low:
dealer. Refuelling ( 80). Top up coolant ( 99).
Have the coolant system
checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. WARNING dealer. 3
Possible cause: Unusual ride characterist- Bulb defective 29
ics when engine running in
The coolant temperature is too General warning light shows
emergency-operation mode.
high. yellow.
Risk of accident
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
Adapt your style of riding ac- + "LAMP" appears on the
Status indicators
cordingly. display.
If the coolant temperature is of-
Avoid accelerating sharply and
ten too high, have the cooling
overtaking. WARNING
system checked by a special-
ist workshop as soon as pos- Possible cause:
Failure of lights on the
sible, preferably an authorised The engine control unit has dia- vehicle adds to possibility of
BMW Motorrad dealer. gnosed a fault. In exceptional other road users overlooking
cases, the engine stops and re- the vehicle.
Engine in emergency- fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
operation mode Safety risk z
gine runs in emergency operating
Replace defective bulbs as
General warning light shows mode.
soon as possible; always carry
yellow. You can continue to ride, but a complete set of spare bulbs if
bear in mind that the usual en- possible.
Engine symbol appears on
gine performance might not be
the display. Possible cause:
available.
Have the fault rectified as Bulb defective.
quickly as possible by a Visually inspect to ascertain
specialist workshop, preferably which bulb is defective.
Replacing bulbs for low-beam even though no ambient-
3 and high-beam headlight temperature warning is is- NOTICE
( 114). sued. This error message shows briefly
30 Replacing bulb for parking light Risk of accident due to icy sur- only after the PreRideCheck
( 115). face. completes.
Replacing LED for brake light Always take extra care
and tail light ( 116). when temperatures are Possible cause:
Removing bulbs for front and low; remember that there is The integral battery in the anti-
Status indicators
rear turn indicators ( 116). particular danger of black ice theft alarm has lost its entire ori-
with LED auxiliary headlights OE forming on bridges and where ginal capacity. There is no as-
Replace auxiliary headlights the road is in shade. surance that the anti-theft alarm
( 119). will be operational if the vehicle's
Ride carefully and think well
battery is disconnected.
ahead.
Outside temperature Seek the advice of a specialist
warning DWA battery flat workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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"x.x C" (ambient tempera- General warning light shows ABS self-diagnosis not
ture) flashes. yellow. completed
Possible cause: ABS telltale and warning
+ "dWA" appears on the light flashes.
The air temperature measured at display.
the vehicle is lower than 3 C. Possible cause:
WARNING The ABS function is not
available, because self-
Risk of black ice forming at diagnosis did not complete. The
temperatures above 3 C, motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel the more detailed information ASC self-diagnosis not
sensors to be tested. on certain situations that can completed 3
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind lead to ABS fault messages with Automatic Stability Control
that the ABS function is not ( 88). 31
(ASC) OE
available until self-diagnosis has Have the fault rectified as
completed. quickly as possible by a ASC telltale and warning
specialist workshop, preferably light slow-flashes.
ABS deactivated an authorised BMW Motorrad
Status indicators
ABS telltale and warning dealer. Possible cause:
light shows. Self-diagnosis did not complete,
ASC intervention so the ASC function is not avail-
Possible cause: able. The engine must be run-
with Automatic Stability Control
The rider has switched off the (ASC) OE ning and the motorcycle must
ABS system. reach a speed of at least 5 km/h
Activating the ABS function ASC telltale and warning in order for ASC self-diagnosis to
( 46). light quick-flashes. complete.
The ASC has detected a degree Pull away slowly. Bear in mind z
ABS fault of instability at the rear wheel that the ASC function is not
ABS telltale and warning and has intervened to reduce available until self-diagnosis has
light shows. torque. The warning light flashes completed.
for longer than ASC intervention
Possible cause: ASC deactivated
lasts. This affords the rider visual
The ABS control unit has detec- feedback on control intervention with Automatic Stability Control
ted a fault. even after the critical situation (ASC) OE
You can continue to ride. Bear has been dealt with.
in mind that the ABS function
is not available. Bear in mind
ASC telltale and warning an authorised BMW Motorrad Fuel level
3 light shows. dealer.
Due to the complex shape of the
32 Possible cause: fuel tank, it is impossible to de-
On-board computer termine the fuel level when the
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
display tank is approaching capacity. For
Activate ASC. with on-board computer OE this reason, the fill-level indicator
only displays the bottom half of
Distance travelled after fuel
Status indicators
Status indicators
driving dynamics: the more the
fuel moves inside the tank (due Service-due indicator
to frequently changing bank
angles, frequent braking and
acceleration), the more difficult
it becomes to determine the If the vehicle covers long dis-
reserve quantity. However, the tances in the course of the year,
tank will contain at least the under certain circumstances it z
reserve quantity stated on the might be necessary to have it
inside of the back cover. serviced at a date in advance
of the forecast due date. If the
After the fuel warning light countdown distance to the early
comes on, the distance If the next service is due in less service is less than 1000 km, the
travelled since this time is dis- than one month, the date for the countdown distance 1 appears
played. next service 1 is shown briefly on the display in steps of 100
The distance that can still be after the PreRideCheck com- km. It is shown briefly after the
travelled using the reserve quant- pletes. The month and year are Pre-Ride-Check completes.
ity depends on the style of riding displayed with two and four di-
If service is overdue, the Ambient temperature temperature warning is is-
3 due date or the odometer
with on-board computer OE
sued.
reading at which service was due Risk of accident due to icy sur-
34 is accompanied by the 'gener- face.
If the outside temperature
al' warning light showing yellow. drops below 3 C the tem- Always take extra care
The word "Service" remains per- perature display flashes to draw when temperatures are
manently visible. your attention to the risk of black low; remember that there is
ice forming. The display auto- particular danger of black ice
Status indicators
NOTICE matically switches from any other forming on bridges and where
mode to the temperature read- the road is in shade.
If the service-due indicator ap-
ing when the temperature drops
pears more than a month before
below this threshold for the first
the service date, the date saved
time.
in the instrument cluster must
When the motorcycle is at a
be adjusted. This situation can
standstill the heat of the engine
occur if the battery was discon-
z can falsify the ambient-tempera-
nected for a prolonged period of
ture reading. If the effect of the
time.
engine's heat becomes excess-
If you want to have the date
ive, -- temporarily appears on
set consult a specialist work-
the display.
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
WARNING
Risk of black ice forming at
temperatures above 3 C,
even though no ambient-
Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 36 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4
35
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . 37 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Operation
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 z
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ignition switch/steering Switching on ignition Switching off ignition
4 lock
36 Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 37).
Operation
Operation
used to start the engine could
"irritate" the electronics, in
Turn the key to position 1, which case the enabling signal Clock
while moving the handlebars for starting is not issued. The Setting clock
slightly. EWS warning appears in the z
Ignition, lights and all function multifunction display. WARNING
circuits are switched off. Always keep the spare key sep-
arately from the ignition key. Adjusting the clock while rid-
Handlebars are locked.
ing.
Key can be removed.
If you lose your key, you can Risk of accident
have it barred by your authorised Set the clock only when the
Electronic immobiliser
BMW Motorrad dealer. If you motorcycle is stationary.
(EWS) wish to do this, you will need to Switch on ignition ( 36).
The electronic design of the bring all other keys for the motor-
motorbike allows it to access bike with you.
data stored in the ignition key The engine cannot be started by
by means of a ring antenna loc- a barred key, but a key that has
ated in the ignition switch/steer- been barred can subsequently be
ing lock. The engine control unit reactivated.
Reading with on-board computer OE
4 Selecting display
38 Switch on ignition ( 36).
Operation
Operation
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Press and hold down button 1
Warnings, if applicable until the tripmeter 2 reading is Press and hold down button 1
reset. until the tripmeter 2 reading is z
Resetting tripmeter reset.
Switch on ignition ( 36).
Select the desired tripmeter. Resetting the average
values
with on-board computer OE
Operation
Operation
the same time and hold
them down until the reading
changes.
By swapping the functions of
button 1 on the handlebar fitting Switch on ignition ( 36). Lights z
and the functions of button 2, Press button 1 and button 2
you can make the stopwatch at the same time and hold Side light
easier to use (as a lap timer) as them down until the reading The side lights switch on auto-
you ride. If you swap the func- changes. matically when the ignition is
tions in this way the stopwatch FLASH (redline warning) ap- switched on.
and the milometer are operated pears, along with ON or OFF.
by means of button 1 and you NOTICE
Press button 2.
must use button 2 to operate the LAP (Lap-Timer) and ON or The side lights place a strain on
on-board computer. OFF appear. the battery. Do not switch the
Repeatedly press button 1 until ignition on for longer than abso-
the reading shows the mode lutely necessary.
you want.
Low-beam headlight High-beam headlight and
4 The low-beam headlight comes headlight flasher
42 on automatically under the fol-
lowing conditions:
If the engine is started
If the vehicle is pushed while
the ignition is on.
Operation
NOTICE
Immediately after switching off
When the engine is not running the ignition, push button 1 to
z you can switch on the lights by Push switch 1 forward to the left and hold it in this po-
switching on the ignition and switch on the high-beam sition until the parking lights
either switching on the high- headlight. come on.
beam headlight or operating the Switch the ignition on and off
Pull switch 1 back to operate
headlight flasher. again to switch off the parking
the headlight flasher.
lights.
Parking lights
Operating auxiliary
Switch off ignition ( 36).
headlights
with LED auxiliary headlights OE
NOTICE
The auxiliary headlights have ap-
proval as fog lights and their use
is permissible in bad weather Press button 1 again to switch
conditions only. Always comply off the auxiliary headlights. NOTICE
4
with the road traffic regulations in The turn indicators are cancelled
force in the country in which the Turn indicators 43
automatically after the defined
vehicle is used.
Operating the turn time and distance. The defined
Start engine ( 73). indicators time and distance can be set by
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Operation
Hazard warning
flashers
Operating hazard warning z
flashers
Switch on ignition ( 36).
Operation
drain the battery if you are rid- BMW Motorrad ABS
ing at low engine speeds. If the
charge level is low, the heated Repeatedly press button 1 until Deactivating the ABS
handlebar grips are switched off desired heating stage 2 ap- function
to ensure the battery's starting pears on the display. Switch on ignition ( 36). z
capability. The handlebar grips have two-
stage heating. Stage two is for NOTICE
heating the grips quickly: it is ad-
visable to switch back to stage Switch the ABS function off at
one as soon as the grips are standstill only.
warm.
50 % heating power
ues to flash.
Press and hold down button 1
The ABS function is activated.
until the ABS telltale and warn-
You also have the option of
z ing light changes status.
switching the ignition off and
ABS telltale and warning
then on again.
light shows.
NOTICE
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) OE An ABS fault has occurred if the
Initially, the ASC symbol Switch on ignition ( 36). ABS telltale and warning light
changes status. Press and shows when the motorcycle ac-
hold down button 1 until the NOTICE celerates to a speed in excess
ABS telltale and warning of 5 km/h after the ignition was
Switch the ABS function on at switched off and then on again.
light responds. Under these standstill only.
circumstances, there is no
change in the ASC setting. Press and hold down button 1
Release button 1 within two until the ABS telltale and warn-
seconds. ing light changes status.
BMW Motorrad ASC ASC telltale and warning
with Automatic Stability Control
light shows. NOTICE
4
(ASC) OE Release button 1 within two You have the option of activating 47
seconds. the ASC function while the mo-
Deactivating the ASC ASC telltale and warning torcycle is on the move.
function light remains on.
Press and hold down button 1
Switch on ignition ( 36). until the ASC telltale and warn-
The ASC function is deactiv-
Operation
ing light changes status.
NOTICE ated.
ASC telltale and warn-
You have the option of deactiv- Activating the ASC ing light goes out; if self-
ating the ASC function while the diagnosis has not completed it
function
motorcycle is on the move. starts flashing. z
Release button 1 within two
seconds.
ASC telltale and warning
light remains off or contin-
ues to flash.
Operation
NOTICE
Operate button 1 again. If a riding mode was selected
Symbol for off-road mode 2 prior to switching the ignition off,
flashes. it remains further active after a z
While riding: If the prerequis- new starting. Operate button 1 again.
ites for riding mode adjust- Symbol for on-road riding 2
ments mentioned below are flashes.
met, the off-road mode is activ- While riding: If the prerequis-
ated: ites for riding mode adjust-
Throttle twistgrip in idle posi- ments mentioned below are
tion met, the on-road mode is activ-
Brake not applied ated:
Clutch pulled Throttle twistgrip in idle posi-
At standstill: Activation takes tion
place after approx. 2 seconds. Brake not applied
Symbol for off-road mode 2 is Press button 1. Clutch pulled
continuously displayed. Mode adjustment is activated.
At standstill: Activation takes Brakes
4 place after approx. 2 seconds.
Adjusting brake lever
Symbol for on-road riding 2 is
50 continuously displayed.
WARNING
Symbol for off-road mode is
suppressed. Changed position of the
brake fluid reservoir.
Clutch Air in the brake system.
Operation
Operation
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span Push protective cap 1 up over
between the brake lever and the threaded fastener on the z
the handlebar grip. Adjust the mirror to the desired
mirror arm.
Turn adjusting screw 1 position by turning the housing
Slacken nut 2.
counter-clockwise to reduce and the mirror arm.
Turn the mirror arm to the ap-
the span between the brake propriate position.
lever and the handlebar grip. Tighten the nut to the spe-
NOTICE cified tightening torque, while
holding the mirror arm to en-
The adjusting screw is easier to sure that it does not move out
turn if you push the brake lever of position.
forward.
Impaired handling.
4 Locknut (mirror) to
clamping piece
Adjust spring-strut damping to
suit spring preload.
52
Joining compound: Multi-wax If you want to increase spring
spray preload, use the tool from the
20 Nm on-board toolkit to turn knob 1
Push the protective cap over clockwise.
Operation
Operation
the condition of the surface on suspension damping
which the motorcycle is ridden characteristic
and to suit spring preload. Adjust the damping charac-
teristic by turning adjusting without Electronic
An uneven surface requires
screw 1. Suspension Adjustment
softer damping than a smooth
(ESA) OE z
surface.
An increase in spring preload Turn the adjusting screw as
requires firmer damping, a re- far as it will go in the clock-
duction in spring preload re- wise direction and then back it
quires softer damping. off one and a half turns (One-
up without luggage)
Adjusting the damping Turn the adjusting screw as
characteristic for rear far as it will go in the clock-
wheel wise direction and then back it
Make sure the ground is level off one and a half turns (One-
and firm and place the motor- If you want a harder damping up with luggage)
cycle on its stand. characteristic, turn adjusting
Call up settings display at 1. The meanings of
4 Basic setting of rear-
suspension damping Switch on ignition ( 36). the readings are as follows:
characteristic
COMF Comfortable damping
54 characteristic
Turn the adjusting screw NORM Normal damping char-
as far as it will go in the acteristic
clockwise direction and then SPORt Sporty damping char-
back it off 1 turn (Two-up with acteristic
Operation
luggage)
The setting shows briefly, then
Electronic Suspension disappears automatically.
Operation
the data below.
Checking tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front
Press button 1 to view the cur-
rent setting. WARNING
To make different adjustment to 2.2 bar (one-up, tyre cold) z
Incorrect tyre pressure.
the damping:
Impairment of the motorcycle's 2.5 bar (two-up and/or with
Repeatedly press button 1 until
handling characteristics. Shorter luggage, tyre cold)
the setting you want to use
useful tyre life.
appears on the multifunction Tyre pressure, rear
display. Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
NOTICE 2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
WARNING
You can adjust the damping 2.9 bar (two-up and/or with
characteristic while the motor- Tendency of valve inserts in- luggage, tyre cold)
cycle is on the move. stalled vertically top open If tyre pressure is incorrect:
by themselves at high riding Correct tyre pressure.
The setting shown on the
speeds.
display is automatically
accepted as the damping Sudden loss of tyre pressure.
Headlight Headlight beam throw and Adjusting headlight beam
4 Adjusting headlight for spring preload throw
56 driving on left/driving on Headlight beam throw is gener-
ally kept constant when spring
right
preload is adjusted to suit load.
If the motorcycle is ridden in a However, a spring preload ad-
country where the opposite rule justment might not suffice if
of the road applies, its asymmet-
Operation
Operation
Turn the key to the left in seat
Slacken screws 1 on left and lock 1 and hold it in this pos-
right. ition while pressing down the z
Tilt the headlight slightly front part of the seat.
about its horizontal axis until
arrowhead 2 is pointing toward Engage the seat in holders 1.
marker 3. Firmly press down on the seat
Tighten screws 1 on left and at the front.
right. The seat engages with an aud-
ible click.
Seat
Helmet holder
Removing seat
Securing the helmet to
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- motorcycle
Lift seat 2 at the front and re-
cycle on its stand. Remove seat ( 57).
lease the key.
Pass the steel cable through
4 the helmet and the holder and
position cable and helmet as
58 shown here.
Install the seat ( 57).
Operation
ATTENTION
Incorrect positioning of the
helmet lock.
Scratch marks on trim panel.
Make sure the lock is out of
the way when you hook the
helmet into position.
Anti-theft alarm DWA
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5
59
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Alarm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
z
Overview Conserving power in the Controls
5 with alarm system (DWA) OE
vehicle's starter battery
In order to conserve the power
60
General information about of the starter battery and en-
the anti-theft alarm (DWA) sure that the vehicle will start,
the DWA anti-theft alarm auto-
Any attempt to move the vehicle,
matically switches off the alarm
change its position, start it
function a few days after being
Anti-theft alarm DWA
Activation phase
The anti-theft alarm needs 15
Alarm function
with alarm system (DWA) OE
An alarm lasts for 26 seconds.
The system is active again an-
other 12 seconds later. You can
interrupt an alarm at any time by
pressing button 1 on the remote
control. This function does not Information on alarm Deactivating alarm
change the status of the anti- triggering function 5
theft alarm. If an alarm was triggered after
While an alarm is in progress an 63
the last activation of the alarm
alarm tone sounds and the turn function, the rider is notified
indicators flash. You can program accordingly by an alarm tone
the type of alarm tone. sounding once when the ignition
68 ATTENTION
When does the battery
have to be changed? Batteries unsuitable or not
The batteries in the remote con- inserted in compliance with
trol are due to be changed after correct procedure.
Anti-theft alarm DWA
Riding
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Off-roading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 z
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Fuel grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Safety instructions Do not exceed the permissible the case (see also the section
6 Rider's equipment
gross weight and be sure to entitled "Accessories").
comply with the instructions on
70 The following clothing will protect loading. with tank rucksack OA
you for every journey: Note the maximum permissible
Adjusting spring preload set- payload of the tank rucksack
Helmet
ting and damping to the total (see also the section entitled
Motorcycling jacket and
weight. "Accessories").
trousers
Riding
Riding
maximum rated speed of the fecting health.
Imbalanced load Risk of asphyxiation
tyres.
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Risk of accident due to tyre dam- Do not inhale exhaust fumes. z
age at high speed. Do not run the engine in an
Poor tyre tread enclosed space.
Comply with the tyre-specific
Added luggage systems such speed restrictions.
as bags, topcases and tank Risk of burn injury
bags. Note the speed limit for Always bear the maximum per-
riding with the luggage system missible speed of the tyres in CAUTION
fitted, as stated on the label in- mind when riding a motorcycle
side the luggage system (see fitted with knobbly tyres or winter Engine and exhaust system
also the section entitled "Ac- tyres. become very hot when the
cessories"). Affix a label stating the maximum vehicle is in use.
permissible speed to the instru- Risk of burn injury
ment panel in the rider's field of When you park the vehicle
vision. make sure that no-one and no
objects can come into contact
with the hot engine and ex-
haust system.
Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Do not tamper with the vehicle
6 If misfiring causes unburned fuel in any way that could result in
to enter the catalytic converter, ATTENTION tuned performance.
72
there is a danger of overheating Engine running for prolonged
and damage. Comply with checklist
period with vehicle at stand-
The following guidelines must be still. At regular intervals, use the
observed: Overheating due to insufficient checklist below to check your
Do not run the fuel tank dry motorcycle.
Riding
Riding
suspension ( 54). Gearbox damage the side stand.
Checking engine oil level Do not allow the motorcycle to
When starting a cold engine z
( 93). roll for a lengthy period of time
at low ambient temperatures:
Check front brake pad thick- or push it a long distance with
disengage the clutch and turn
ness ( 95). the engine switched off.
the twistgrip slightly to open
Check rear brake pad thickness Switch on ignition ( 36). the throttle.
( 96). PreRideCheck is performed.
Check brake-fluid level, front ( 74)
brakes ( 96). ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
Check the brake-fluid level, rear gress. ( 74)
brakes ( 97). with Automatic Stability Control
Check coolant level ( 98). (ASC) OE
Lubricate chain ( 101). ASC self-diagnosis is per-
Check chain sag ( 101). formed. ( 75)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
Press starter button 1.
Phase 1 specialist workshop, preferably
6 NOTICE
The rev. counter and speedo- an authorised BMW Motorrad
The start attempt is automatic- meter needles both swing to dealer.
74
ally interrupted if battery voltage the limit values on their scales.
At the same time, all the warn- ABS self-diagnosis
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you start the engine, or ing lights and telltale lights are BMW Motorrad ABS performs
use jump leads and a donor bat- switched on in succession. self-diagnosis to ensure its op-
tery to start. erability. Self-diagnosis is per-
Riding
Riding
Check all the warning and tell- switch on the ignition. diagnosis, an indicator showing
tale lights. an ASC fault is displayed:
After the ABS self-diagnosis Phase 1 You can continue to ride. Bear z
completes, an indicator show- Test of the diagnosable system in mind that the ASC function
ing an ABS fault will appear. components with the vehicle at is not available.
You can continue to ride. Bear a standstill. Have the fault rectified as
in mind that the ABS function ASC telltale and warning quickly as possible by a
is not available. light slow-flashes. specialist workshop, preferably
Have the fault rectified as an authorised BMW Motorrad
quickly as possible by a Phase 2 dealer.
specialist workshop, preferably Test of the diagnosis-capable
an authorised BMW Motorrad system components while the Running in
dealer. motorcycle is on the move
Engine
(speed at least 5 km/h).
ASC telltale and warning Until the first running-in check,
light slow-flashes. vary the throttle opening and
engine-speed range frequently;
avoid riding at constant engine exerting greater pressure on the Ride carefully and avoid ex-
6 rpm for prolonged periods. levers. tremely sharp inclines.
Try to do most of your rid-
76 ing during this initial period on WARNING Speed
twisting, fairly hilly roads. New brake pads. with on-board computer OE
Comply with the rpm limits for Longer stopping distance. Risk
running in. of accident. Redline warning
Riding
Riding
Off-roading Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have been
After off-roading cleaned. z
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the following after riding ATTENTION
the motorcycle off-road:
Switch on ignition ( 36). Riding on unsurfaced roads
Press button 1 and button 2 Tyre pressure or dirty road surfaces.
at the same time and hold Increased brake-pad wear.
them down until the reading WARNING Check the thickness of the
changes. brake pads more frequently
Riding on surfaced roads
FLASH (redline warning) ap- with tyre pressures lowered
and replace the brake pads in
pears, along with ON or OFF. good time.
for off-roading.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
Risk of accident due to impaired Spring preload and shock-
the reading shows the mode
handling characteristics. absorber settings
you want.
Always check that the tyre
ON: Redline warning activated. pressures are correct.
clogging at shorter intervals; makes the best possible use of
6 WARNING clan or replace as necessary. the dynamic increase in load at
Changed values for spring Operation in very dusty condi- the front wheel. Remember to
78 pull the clutch at the same time.
preload and spring-strut tions (desert, steppes, or the like)
damping for riding off-road. necessitates the use of air filter In the "panic braking situations"
elements specially designed for that are trained so frequently
Impaired handling characteristics
conditions of this nature. braking force is applied as rap-
on surfaced roads.
idly as possible and with the
Riding
Riding
brakes. Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
discs and the brake pads dimin- Think ahead and brake in good
ish braking efficiency. topples.
time until full braking efficiency
Delayed braking action or poor Do not sit or lean on the z
is restored. vehicle while it is propped on
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the following the side stand.
Parking your
situations: Extend the side stand and prop
Riding in the rain or through
motorcycle
the motorcycle on the stand.
puddles of water. Side stand If the camber of the roadway
After the vehicle has been Switch off the engine. permits, turn the handlebars all
washed. the way to the left.
Riding on salted or gritted ATTENTION On a gradient, the motorcycle
roads. should always face uphill; se-
Poor ground underneath the
After work has been carried on lect 1st gear.
stand.
the brakes, due to traces of oil
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
or grease.
topples.
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces
or off-road.
Centre stand On a gradient, the motorcycle Clean plastic parts immediately
6 with centre stand OE should always face uphill; se- after contact with fuel.
lect 1st gear. Make sure the ground is level
80 Switch off the engine. and firm and place the motor-
Refuelling cycle on its side stand.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the WARNING NOTICE
Riding
Riding
Damage to catalytic converter.
Refuel with fuel of the grade Usable fuel capacity Do not attempt to run the
stated below; do not fill the vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel z
tank past the bottom edge of with metallic additives, e.g.
the filler neck. approx. 24 l manganese or iron.
87 AKI
z ATTENTION ATTENTION
Securing motorcycle
for transportation Vehicle topples to side when Trapping of components.
Make sure that all components being lifted on to stand. Component damage
that might come into contact Risk of damage to parts if vehicle Do not trap components such
with straps used to secure the topples. as brake lines or cable legs.
vehicle are adequately protec- Secure the vehicle to prevent it At the front, secure the straps
ted against scratching. Use toppling, preferably with the as- to the bottom fork bridge on
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for sistance of a second person. both sides and tighten the
example, for this purpose. Push the motorcycle onto the straps.
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.
6
83
Riding
At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear frame on both sides
z
and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the vehicle's suspension should
be compressed as tightly as
possible front and rear.
z
84
6
Riding
Engineering details
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7
85
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Electronic engine management with
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Engineering details
z
Riding mode In the ROAD mode ABS has This is the status of the motor-
7 with off-road mode ABS and
been adjusted to on-road rid- cycle when it is at a standstill
ing. with the ignition switched on.
86 ASC OE
In ENDURO mode ABS has Under other circumstances, you
Selection been adjusted to off-road riding must proceed as follows:
using massive-bar tyres. Close the throttle twistgrip.
In order to adjust the motorcycle
to the road condition, two riding Release the brake levers.
ASC Disengage the clutch.
Engineering details
Engineering details
Risk of falling
to lock and the vehicle loses its assume an extremely low coef-
When you brake sharply, bear
directional stability; a fall is im- ficient of friction, so that the
in mind that ABS control can-
minent. Before this situation oc- wheels will continue to rotate un-
not always be relied on to pre-
curs the ABS will be activated der all imaginable circumstances,
vent the rear wheel from lifting
and the brake pressure adap- because this is the precondition
clear of the ground.
ted to the maximally transferable for ensuring directional stability.
braking force. The wheels con- As soon as it registers the actual What is the design
tinue to turn and the driving sta- circumstances, the system re-
acts instantly and adjusts braking
baseline for
bility is retained irrespective of
the road condition. force accordingly to achieve op- BMW Motorrad ABS? z
timum braking. Within the limits imposed by
What are the effects of physics, the BMW Motorrad ABS
surface irregularities? Rear wheel lift ensures directional stability on
Surface irregularities can cause Under very severe and sudden any surface. The system is not
the wheels to lose contact tem- deceleration, however, it is pos- optimised for special require-
porarily with the road surface. If sible that the ABS will be unable ments that apply under extreme
this happens the braking force to prevent the rear wheel from competitive situations off-road or
that can be transmitted to the lifting clear of the ground. If this on the race course.
Special situations Rear wheel locked for a lengthy Reserves for safety
7 The speeds of the front and rear period, for example while des- The potentially shorter braking
wheels are compared as one cending off-road. distances which BMW Motorrad
88
means of detecting a wheel's If a fault message is issued on ABS permits must not be used
incipient tendency to lock. If account of exceptional riding as an excuse for careless riding.
the system registers implaus- conditions, you can reactivate ABS is primarily a means of en-
ible values for a lengthy period the ABS function by switching suring a safety margin in genuine
the ABS function is deactivated emergencies.
Engineering details
Engineering details
The BMW Motorrad ASC system mode ENDURO should be ac- the angle of heel increases. Con-
compares the speed of rotation tivated. This mode delays ASC sequently, there can be a per-
of the front wheel and the rear intervention slightly in order to ceptible reduction in acceleration
wheel. The differential is used to permit controlled drifting. out of very tight bends.
compute slip as a measure of the The system is not optimised for
reserves of stability available at special requirements that apply The speeds of the front and
the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a under extreme competitive situ- rear wheels are compared as
certain limit the engine control in- ations off-road or on the race one means of detecting the rear
tervenes, adapting engine torque course. The BMW Motorrad wheel's incipient tendency to
accordingly. ASC can be deactivated in these spin or slip sideways. If the sys- z
cases. tem registers implausible values
What is the design for a lengthy period the ASC
baseline for WARNING function is deactivated for safety
BMW Motorrad ASC? reasons and an ASC fault mes-
Risky riding.
The BMW Motorrad ASC is an sage is issued. Self-diagnosis
Risk of accident despite ASC. has to complete before fault
assistant system for the rider for Invariably, it remains the rider's
use on public roads. The ex- messages can be issued.
responsibility to adapt riding
tent to which the rider affects style to riding conditions.
The following exceptional Under these circumstances,
7 riding conditions can lead to BMW Motorrad recommends
an automatic shutdown of the rolling the throttle slightly closed
90 BMW Motorrad ASC: so as to restore stability with the
Riding with the front wheel lif- least possible delay.
ted off the ground (wheelie).
Rear wheel rotating with the When riding on a slippery sur-
vehicle held stationary by ap- face, never snap the throttle
Engineering details
Maintenance
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 z
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
General instructions Toolkit 3 Open-ended spanner
8 The "Maintenance" chapter de- Standard tool kit
Width across flats 17
Adjust mirror arm
92 scribes straightforward proced-
( 51).
ures for checking and replacing
certain wear parts. 4 Torx wrench, T40
Special tightening torques are lis- Adjust headlight beam
ted as applicable. The tightening throw ( 56).
5 Reversible screwdriver
Maintenance
Maintenance
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
BMW Motorrad has assembled Allow the engine to idle until
a service toolkit that is ideal for the fan starts up, then allow it
carrying out extended work (e.g. to idle one minute longer.
removing and installing wheels)
on this motorcycle. You can ob- NOTICE z
tain the tools set from your au-
As a contribution to reducing
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
environmental impact,
BMW Motorrad recommends ATTENTION
Engine oil
checking the engine oil on
Checking engine oil level occasion after a trip of at least 50 Vehicle topples to side when
km. being lifted on to stand.
ATTENTION Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
Switch off the engine. topples.
The oil level varies with the Make sure the engine is at op- Secure the vehicle to prevent it
temperature of the oil. The erating temperature and hold toppling, preferably with the as-
higher the temperature, the the motorcycle upright. sistance of a second person.
Remove oil dipstick 1. If the oil level is above the MAX
8 mark:
Have the oil level corrected
94
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Maintenance
thickness
Remove oil dipstick 1. Make sure the ground is level
Top up the engine oil to the and firm and place the motor-
specified level. cycle on its stand.
Brake-pad wear limit,
Checking engine oil level
front z
( 93).
Install the oil dipstick. min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing plate.
Brake system The wear indicators, i.e. the
Checking function of grooves, must be clearly
brakes visible.)
Operate the brake lever.
If the wear indicating marks are
The pressure point must be no longer clearly visible:
clearly perceptible. Visually inspect the front left
Press the footbrake lever. and right brake pads to ascer-
The pressure point must be tain their thickness. Viewing
clearly perceptible. direction: Between wheel and
In order to ensure the depend-
8 WARNING ability of the brake system, do
Brake-pad thickness less not permit the brake pads to
96 wear past the minimum per-
than permissible minimum.
missible thickness.
Diminished braking effect. Dam-
age to the brakes. Have the brake pads replaced
In order to ensure the depend- by a specialist workshop,
Maintenance
Maintenance
power due to air in the brake
system.
Brake fluid level, front Check the brake-fluid level at
(visual inspection) regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
Brake fluid, DOT4
and firm and hold the motor- z
It is impermissible for the cycle upright.
brake fluid level to drop below with centre stand OE
the MIN mark. Make sure the ground is level
Check the brake fluid level in and firm and place the motor-
front reservoir 1. If the brake fluid level drops be- cycle on its centre stand.
low the permitted level:
NOTICE Have the defect rectified as
Wear of the brake pads causes quickly as possible by a spe-
the brake fluid level in the reser- cialist workshop, preferably
voir to sink. an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Coolant
8 Checking coolant level
98 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the handlebars all the way
to the right.
Maintenance
If the brake fluid level drops be- Check the coolant level in
low the permitted level: expansion tank 1. Viewing
Have the defect rectified as direction: From in front,
quickly as possible by a spe- between windscreen and right
cialist workshop, preferably side panel.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Topping up coolant If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible: 8
Have the clutch checked by a
99
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Maintenance
Coolant, specified level
Open cap 1 of the expansion
tank.
Antifreeze and corrosion inhib- Using a suitable funnel, top up
itor with coolant until the level is
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between MIN and MAX marks correct.
on the expansion tank Close the cap of the expansion
tank.
If the coolant drops below the Operate the clutch lever until
permitted level:
Top up coolant ( 99).
Clutch resistance can be felt whilst
observing the notch between
Checking clutch function edges 1 and 2 in the manual
Pull the clutch lever. valve.
The pressure point must be The inner edge 1 of the brake
clearly perceptible. cable should be able to move
up to outer edge 2 of the
handbrake fitting.
To reduce clutch play: Un- Checking spokes
8 Clutch cable play
screw the adjusting screw 3 Make sure the ground is level
from the manual valve. and firm and place the motor-
100 Checking the clutch play
5 mm (Handlebars in straight- cycle on its stand.
ahead position) ( 99). Draw the handle of a screw-
Tighten nut 2 while holding the driver or a similar instrument
Clutch play is out of tolerance:
adjusting screw 3 in position. across the spokes and listen
Adjust clutch play ( 100).
Fasten the rubber grommet 1 to the notes of the individual
Maintenance
Maintenance
Wear indicators are built into the Clean and lubricate the drive
main profile grooves on each chain at regular intervals.
tyre. The tyre is worn out when Lubricate the drive chain every
the tyre tread has worn down 1000 km at the latest. Lubric-
to the level of the marks. The ate the chain more frequently if
locations of the marks are indic- the motorcycle is ridden in wet, z
ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. dusty or dirty conditions.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an Switch the ignition off and se-
arrow. lect neutral.
If the tyre tread is worn to min- Clean the drive chain with a Use a screwdriver to push the
imum: suitable cleaning product, dry it chain up and down and meas-
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic- and apply chain lubricant. ure difference A.
able. Wipe off excess lubricant.
8 Chain deflection Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
102
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with 19 Nm
no weight applied, supported Tighten quick-release axle
on its side stand) nut 1 to the specified tight-
If measured value is outside per- ening torque.
Maintenance
mitted tolerance:
Rear quick-release axle
Adjust chain sag ( 102).
Slacken quick-release axle in swinging arm
Adjust chain sag nut 1.
100 Nm
Make sure the ground is level Slacken locknuts 2 on left and
and firm and place the motor- right. Checking the chain wear
z cycle on its stand. Use adjusting screws 3 on left
Make sure the ground is level
and right to adjust chain sag.
and firm and place the motor-
Check chain sag ( 101).
cycle on its stand.
Make sure that scale read-
Engage 1st gear.
ings 4 are the same on left and
Turn the rear wheel in the nor-
right.
mal direction of travel until the
Tighten locknuts 2 on left and
chain is tensioned.
right to the specified tightening
Measure the length of the
torque.
chain over 9 rivets below the
rear wheel swinging arm.
Wheels the Internet at www.bmw-
Tyre recommendation
motorrad.com. 8
For each size of tyre Effect of wheel size on 103
BMW Motorrad tests certain chassis and suspension
makes, and approves those control systems
that it certifies as roadworthy. If
Wheel size is very important
BMW Motorrad has not approved
as a parameter for the chassis
Maintenance
the wheels and tyres, it cannot
and suspension control sys-
assess their suitability or provide
tems ABS and ASC. In particular,
Permissible chain length any guarantee of road safety.
the diameter and the width of a
BMW Motorrad recommends vehicle's wheels are programmed
using only tyres tested by into the control unit and are fun-
max 144.30 mm (measured BMW Motorrad.
centre to centre over 10
damental to all calculations. Any z
It is absolutely essential to ob- change in these influencing vari-
pins, chain pulled taut) serve the maximum permissible ables, caused for example by a
If the chain has stretched to the speed and load-capacity ratings switch to non-standard installed
maximum permissible length: (see "Technical data"). wheels, can have serious effects
Seek the advice of a specialist Comply with the instructions re- on the performance of the con-
workshop, preferably an author- garding maximum speed for rid- trol systems.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. ing with knobbly tyres or winter The sensor rings are essential
tyres fitted ( 71). for correct road-speed calcula-
You can obtain detailed tion, and they too must match
information from your authorised the motorcycle's control sys-
BMW Motorrad dealer or on tems and consequently cannot
be changed.
If you decide that you would like
8 to fit non-standard wheels to
your motorcycle, it is very im-
104 portant to consult a specialist
workshop beforehand, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. In some cases, the data
programmed into the control
Maintenance
Maintenance
until the front wheel is clear of
the ground, preferably using
Force the brake pads 1 slightly Remove axle screw 1.
a BMW Motorrad front-wheel
apart by rotational movement Slacken left axle clamping
stand.
of the brake calliper 2 against screws 2.
Installing the front-wheel stand
brake disc 3. Push the axle in as far as it will
( 112). z
Mask off the parts of the wheel go.
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake callipers.
Carefully pull the brake callipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
Maintenance
Roll the front wheel into posi-
tion between the front forks.
Tighten axle screw 1 to the
specified tightening torque.
Axle screw in quick-re-
Clamp of quick-release lease axle, front
axle
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30 Nm
Tightening sequence: Tighten
Tighten left axle clamping
screws six times in alternate
screws 2 to the specified
sequence
tightening torque.
19 Nm
Raise the front wheel and in-
sert axle 1 until seated.
Tighten right axle clamping
screws 2 to the specified tight-
ening torque or install a suit-
able tool to counter-hold for
8
108
Maintenance
Maintenance
Insert the ABS sensor into its Tighten right axle clamping
Clamp of quick-release
bore and install screw 1. screws 1 to the specified tight-
axle
Remove the adhesive tape ening torque.
from the wheel rim. Tightening sequence: Tighten
Operate the brake several screws six times in alternate
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times until the brake pads are sequence
bedded.
19 Nm
Firmly compress the front forks
several times. Removing rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the mo-
torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.
with centre stand OE
8 Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
110
cycle on its centre stand.
Maintenance
Maintenance
sleeves on left and right are Always have the security of
loose fits in the wheel. Take care the fasteners checked by a
when removing to ensure that no specialist workshop, preferably Roll the rear wheel as far
parts are damaged or mislaid. an authorised BMW Motorrad forward as possible and loop
dealer. chain 1 over the sprocket.
Install the rear wheel
Roll the rear wheel into the
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swinging arm, making sure that
WARNING
the brake disc passes between
Use of a non-standard wheel. the brake pads.
Malfunctions in operation of ABS
and ASC.
See the information on the ef-
fect of wheel size on the ABS
and ASC systems at the start
of this chapter.
Place left adjusting plate 2
in the swinging arm and in-
stall quick-release axle 1 in
the brake calliper and the rear Adjust chain sag ( 102).
8 wheel. Support the wheel.
Make sure that the quick-re- Front-wheel stand
112 lease axle fits into the recess of Installing the front-wheel
the adjusting plate.
stand
ATTENTION
Maintenance
Maintenance
Use basic stand with front
wheel holder. The basic push it against the front axle.
stand and its accessory Apply uniform pressure to push
parts are available from your the front-wheel stand down
BMW Motorrad dealer. and raise the motorcycle.
NOTICE
Maintenance
Turn the handlebars to the left to
Pull bulb carrier 1 out of the
facilitate access.
headlight housing.
Connect plug 1.
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Maintenance
Remove screw 1. Press bulb 1 in, turn it counter- Press bulb 1 in and turn it
clockwise and remove it from clockwise to install it in the
the light housing. light housing.
R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Pull the glass out of the light Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
housing at the threaded- the new bulb in order to keep
fastener side. the glass free of foreign matter. Working from the inboard side,
insert the glass into the light
housing and close the housing.
8
118
Maintenance
Install screw 1. Remove screw 1 from the Remove bulb 1 from the
mudguard cover and remove socket.
Replacing bulb for the cover.
number-plate light Replace the defective bulb.
z Make sure the ground is level Bulb for number-plate
and firm and place the motor- light
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition. W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
the new bulb in order to keep
the glass free of foreign matter.
Maintenance
Insert bulb 1 into the socket. Hold the mudguard cover in
position and install screw 1.
Replace auxiliary
headlights z
with LED auxiliary headlights OE
Remove screws 1 on left and
An auxiliary headlight can only right.
be replaced in its entirety.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Seat bulb holder 1 in the light
carrier.
8
120
Maintenance
Remove four screws 2. Manoeuvre the centre trim Install screws 1 on left and
Disconnect the plug from panel into position. Make sure right.
socket 1. that the guides 1 on left and Install the seat ( 57).
Remove the centre trim panel. right engage the side panels.
z Air filter
Installing centre trim
panel Removing air filter
Remove centre trim panel
Connect the plug to the
( 119).
socket.
Maintenance
Remove two screws 1 on left Remove air filter 1. Place air filter cover 2 in posi-
and right. tion, easing the side trim pan-
Install air filter els out slightly to do so.
Install screws 1.
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Maintenance
Compliance with the points be- Connect a float charger to the
Allow both engines to idle for a
low is important in order to max- battery if the motorcycle is to
few minutes before disconnect-
imise battery life: remain out of use for more
ing the jump leads.
Keep the surface of the battery than four weeks.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminals first, clean and dry
Do not open the battery NOTICE
then disconnect the second z
lead from the positive termin- Do not top up with water BMW Motorrad has developed a
als. Be sure to read and comply float charger specially designed
with the instructions for char- for compatibility with the elec-
NOTICE ging the battery on the follow- tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
ing pages ing this charger, you can keep
Do not use proprietary start-as-
Do not turn the battery upside the battery charged during long
sist sprays or other products to
down periods of disuse, without having
start the engine.
to disconnect the battery from
Install centre trim panel the motorcycle's on-board sys-
( 120). tems. You can obtain additional
Install the seat ( 57). information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charging battery when when the ignition is switched is fully charged. The on-board
8 connected on) it has to be disconnec- socket is switched off when this
ted from the on-board cir- happens.
124 Disconnect devices plugged
cuits and re-charged with the
into the sockets. Comply with the operating in-
charger connected directly to
structions of the charger.
ATTENTION the battery posts.
NOTICE
Charging connected battery ATTENTION
Maintenance
Maintenance
of a lengthy period of disuse. Installing battery
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully re- NOTICE
charge the battery before restor-
ing it to use. If the battery was disconnected
from the motorcycle for a pro-
Removing battery ATTENTION longed period of time it will be z
Make sure the ground is level Battery not disconnected in necessary to enter the current
and firm and place the motor- accordance with correct pro- date in the instrument panel, in
cycle on its stand. cedure. order to ensure that the service-
with alarm system (DWA) OE Risk of short-circuit due indicator functions correctly.
If applicable, switch off the anti- Always proceed in compliance If you want to have the date
theft alarm. with the specified disconnec- set consult a specialist work-
Deactivating alarm function tion sequence. shop, preferably an authorised
( 63). BMW Motorrad dealer.
Disconnect negative lead 1
first. Switch off the ignition.
Switch off the ignition.
Then disconnect positive Insert the battery into the bat-
Remove seat ( 57).
lead 2. tery compartment, with the
positive terminal on the right Always proceed in compliance
8 in the direction of travel. with the specified installation
sequence.
126
Connect positive lead 2 to the
battery's positive terminal.
Connect negative lead 1 to the
battery's negative terminal.
Maintenance
ATTENTION
Battery not connected in ac-
cordance with correct pro-
cedure.
Risk of short-circuit
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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127
Power sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Aluminium case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Accessories
Aluminium topcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
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General instructions cessory products to establish Power sockets
9 that they are safe, functional and
Connection of electrical
CAUTION suitable. Consequently, BMW
128 devices
accepts product liability. BMW
Use of other-make products. accepts no liability whatsoever for You can start using electrical
Safety risk parts and accessories that it has devices connected to the mo-
BMW Motorrad cannot exam- not approved. torcycle's sockets only when
ine or test each product of out- Whenever you are planning the ignition is switched on.
Accessories
Accessories
electronics. In such cases,
power sockets are switched
Position luggage strap 1 as
off very shortly after the ignition
shown here with a stuffbag as
is turned off.
example.
If the battery charge state is Loop the luggage straps over Check that the luggage is se-
too low to maintain the mo- the bar between the motor- z
cure.
torcycle's start capability, the cycle and stops 1.
power sockets are switched off.
Aluminium case
The power sockets are also
switched off when the max- Opening the aluminium
imum load capability as stated case
in the technical data is ex- with aluminium cases OA
ceeded.
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130
Accessories
Accessories
Engage retainer 1. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise.
Close the case lid. Push lock housing 2 to one
Close the second latch of the side in order to release the
case lid. catch 3.
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Push the latch 3 to one side
Remove the aluminium while holding the case.
case
with aluminium cases OA CAUTION
Set the aluminium case on the
Heat build-up of the left case case holder and push it forward
and case carrier on long in such a way that the mounts
rides. on case holder 1 and on alu-
Risk of burn injury minium case 2 engage each
Allow the case and the case other.
carrier to cool down before re-
moving the case.
Contact your authorised BMW It is advisable to either remove
9 Motorrad dealer if you cannot the aluminium topcase or fit the
find your combination of vehicle backrest pad available as op-
132 and cases on the label. tional accessories if you intend
The values for the combination off-roading.
described here are as follows:
Opening the aluminium
Maximum permissible
topcase
Accessories
Accessories
z
Close the topcase lid. Turn key 1 counter-clockwise. Set the aluminium topcase on
Set the latch 2 on the lid. Push lock housing 2 down- the topcase carrier and push it
Push lock housing 3 down, wards in order to release the forward in such a way that the
making sure that the latch catch 3. mounts on topcase carrier 2
toggle grips firmly in the lid. Pull the latch 3 backwards. and on aluminium topcase 1
To lock the lock, turn key 1 Pull the aluminium topcase to engage each other.
clockwise and remove it. the rear and then lift it up to
remove.
Contact your authorised BMW
9 Motorrad dealer if you cannot
find your combination of vehicle
134 and topcase on the label.
The values for the combination
described here are as follows:
Maximum permissible
Accessories
Care
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 138 z
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 138
Care products Washing the vehicle Apply the brakes in good time
10 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
to allow the friction and heat to
dry the brake discs and brake
136 that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re-
pads.
and care products you can mover to soften and wash off
obtain from your authorised insects and stubborn dirt on
BMW Motorrad dealer. The painted parts prior to washing ATTENTION
substances in BMW Care the motorcycle. Effect of road salt intensified
Care
Products have been tested in To prevent stains, do not wash by warm water.
laboratories and in practice; the vehicle immediately after it Corrosion
z they provide optimised care and has been exposed to strong sun- Use only cold water to wash off
protection for the materials used light and do not wash it in the road salt.
in your vehicle. sun.
Make sure that the vehicle is ATTENTION
ATTENTION washed frequently, especially
Use of unsuitable cleaning during the winter months. Damage due to high water
and care products. To remove road salt, clean the pressure from high pressure
Damage to vehicle parts. motorcycle with cold water im- cleaners or steam cleaners.
Do not use solvents such as mediately after every trip. Corrosion or short-circuit, dam-
cellulose thinners, cold clean- age to seals, to the hydraulic
WARNING brake system, to the electrics
ers, fuel or the like, and do
not use cleaning products that Wet brake discs and brake and the seat.
contain alcohol. pads after vehicle wash, after Exercise restraint when using
riding through water and in a steam jet or high-pressure
rainy conditions. cleaning equipment.
Diminished braking effect.
Do not use insect-remover Radiator
NOTICE pads or cleaning pads with Clean the radiator regularly to 10
Aluminium cases and topcases hard, scouring surfaces. prevent overheating of the en- 137
do not have a surface coating. gine due to inadequate cooling.
Body panels
Care in accordance with the in- For example, use a garden hose
Clean the trim panels with water with low water pressure.
structions set out below will help
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
ensure the best possible appear-
ance: ATTENTION
Care
Windscreens and headlight
Remove road salt and corrosive lenses made of plastic Radiator fins easily bent.
deposits by cleaning with cold z
Clean off dirt and insects with a Damage to radiator fins.
water immediately after every soft sponge and plenty of water. Take care not to bend the radi-
trip. ator fins when cleaning.
NOTICE
Cleaning easily Rubber
Soften stubborn dirt and insects
damaged components Treat rubber components with
by covering the affected areas
Plastics with a wet cloth. water or BMW rubber-care
products.
ATTENTION Chrome
ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning Use plenty of water and BMW
agents. shampoo to clean chrome, par- Application of silicone sprays
Damage to plastic surfaces. ticularly if it has been exposed to to rubber seals.
road salt. Use chrome polish for Damage to the rubber seals.
Do not use cleaning agents
additional treatment. Do not use silicone sprays
that contain alcohol, solvents or
abrasives. or care products that contain
silicon.
Paint care BMW Motorrad recommends Protective wax coating
10 Washing the vehicle regularly
BMW tar remover for removing
BMW Motorrad recommends
specks of tar. Remember to wax
138 will help counteract the long- applying only BMW car wax or
the parts treated in this way.
term effects of substances that products containing carnauba
damage the paint, especially if wax or synthetic wax.
Laying up the
your vehicle is ridden in areas It is time to rewax the paint-
with high air pollution or natural motorcycle work when water "puddles" on
Care
sources of dirt, for example tree Clean the motorcycle. the surface, instead of forming
resin or pollen. beads.
z Remove particularly aggressive Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
substances immediately, how-
Removing battery ( 125).
Restoring motorcycle
ever, as otherwise the paint can to use
Spray the brake and clutch
be affected or become discol-
lever pivots and the main and Remove the protective wax
oured. Substances of this nature
side stand pivots with a suit- coating.
include spilt fuel, oil, grease,
able lubricant. Clean the motorcycle.
brake fluid and bird droppings.
We recommend BMW vehicle Coat bright metal and chrome- Installing battery ( 125).
polish or BMW paint cleaner for plated parts with an acid-free Comply with checklist ( 72).
this purpose. grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Marks on the paintwork are par-
ticularly easy to see after the Stand the motorcycle in a dry
motorcycle has been washed. room in such a way that there
Remove stains of this kind im- is no load on either wheel
mediately, using cleaning-grade (preferably using the front-
benzene or petroleum spirit on a wheel and rear-wheel stands
clean cloth or ball of cotton wool. from BMW Motorrad).
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
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139
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
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Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Troubleshooting chart
11 Engine does not start or is difficult to start.
140 Possible cause Rectification
Kill switch activated Set emergency-off switch (kill switch) to operating
position.
Side stand extended and gear engaged Select neutral or retract the side stand.
Technical data
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
No fuel in tank Refuelling ( 80).
Battery flat Charge battery when connected ( 124).
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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel FR Valid
11
141
Brake caliper to telescopic fork
M10 x 40 38 Nm
Clamp of quick-release axle
Technical data
M8 x 25 Tighten screws six times in alternate
sequence
19 Nm
Axle screw in quick-release
axle, front
M14 x 1.5 30 Nm
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Rear wheel FR Valid
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 19 Nm
Rear quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M16 x 1.5 100 Nm
Mirror arm FR Valid
11 Locknut (mirror) to clamping
142 piece
M10 x 1.5 20 Nm
Multi-wax spray
Clamping piece (mirror) to
Technical data
clamping block
M10 30 Nm
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Engine
Engine design Two-cylinder four-stroke, DOHC, 4 valves oper-
11
ated by cam followers, liquid-cooled cylinders and 143
heads, integral coolant pump, 6-speed gearbox
and dry sump lubrication
Displacement 798 cm3
Technical data
Cylinder bore 82 mm
Piston stroke 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Nominal output 63 kW, - at engine speed: 7500 min-1
with regular unleaded OE 61 kW, - at engine speed: 7500 min-1
with power reduction to 35 kW OE 35 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min-1 z
with power reduction to 25 kW OE 25 kW, - at engine speed: 7000 min-1
Torque 83 Nm, - at engine speed: 5750 min-1
with regular unleaded OE 81 Nm, - at engine speed: 5750 min-1
with power reduction to 35 kW OE 63 Nm, - at engine speed: 4000 min-1
with power reduction to 35 kW OE 61 Nm, - at engine speed: 4000 min-1
with regular unleaded OE
with power reduction to 25 kW OE 55 Nm, - at engine speed: 3500 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 9000 min-1
11 Idle speed 1250+50 min-1, vehicle at standstill
144 Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
Technical data
Technical data
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro oil
Oil additives BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to
contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have any questions relating the choice of a
suitable engine oil for your motorcycle. z
BMW recommends
Clutch
11 Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath
146
Transmission
Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed transmission, integrated into
engine block
Technical data
Running gear
Technical data
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down fork
Spring travel, front 230 mm, At wheel
Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm cast-aluminium swinging arm z
Type of rear suspension Direct-acting central spring strut with steplessly
adjustable rebound-stage damping
Spring travel at rear wheel 215 mm, At wheel
Brakes
11 Front wheel
148
Type of front brake Hydraulically operated twin disc brake with 2-pis-
ton floating calipers and floating brake discs
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Rear wheel
Technical data
Technical data
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Spoked wheel, MT H2
Rear wheel rim size 4.25" x 17"
Tyre designation, rear 150 / 70 - 17
Load index, rear tyre min. 68 z
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max. 45 g
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Electrics
11 Electrical rating of on-board sockets 5A
150
Fuses Electronic fuses protect all the circuits. If an elec-
tronic fuse trips and de-energises a circuit, the
circuit is active as soon as the ignition is switched
on after the fault has been rectified.
Technical data
Battery
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 12 Ah
Spark plugs
z Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK DCPR 8 E
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8...0.9 mm, when new
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
Maximum number of defective LEDs in rear-light
unit
6, Brake light/rear light
11
Bulb for number-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W 151
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear R10W / 12 V / 10 W
Technical data
Frame
Frame type Tubular spaceframe
Type plate location Steering head, front top
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right, on steering head
Dimensions z
Length of motorcycle 2300 mm, across front wheel to number-plate
carrier
Height of motorcycle 1450 mm, Over windscreen, without rider, at DIN
unladen weight
Width of motorcycle 925 mm, across handlebars without mirrors
Front-seat height 890 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
with seat, low OE 860 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
11 Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel
with seat, low OE
1960 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
1920 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
152
Weights
Unladen weight 229 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without optional extras
Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed approx. 193 km/h
z with power reduction to 35 kW OE approx. 155 km/h
with power reduction to 25 kW OE approx. 136 km/h
Service
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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153
BMW Motorrad Mobility
services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Service
Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Standard BMW service . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
z
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
BMW Motorrad Service work on your motorcycle car- BMW Motorrad Mobility
12 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
ried out by a specialist work- services
shop, preferably an authorised
154 service network in place to look As owner of a new BMW
BMW Motorrad dealer.
after you and your motorcycle in motorcycle, in circumstances
more than 100 countries. Au- In order to help ensure that your in which assistance is required
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer- BMW is always in optimum you can benefit from the
ships have the technical inform- condition, BMW Motorrad protection afforded by the various
Service
ation and the technical know- recommends compliance with BMW Motorrad mobility services
how to reliably carry out all main- the maintenance intervals (e.g. Mobile Service, breakdown
tenance and repair work on your specified for your motorcycle. service, vehicle recovery service).
z BMW. Have all maintenance and re- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Visit our website www.bmw- pair work that is carried out con- dealer will be happy provide in-
motorrad.com to find out firmed in the "Service" chapter in formation about the mobility ser-
where the nearest authorised this manual. For generous treat- vices available to you.
BMW Motorrad dealership is ment of claims submitted after
located. the warranty period has expired, Maintenance work
evidence of regular maintenance BMW Pre-delivery Check
WARNING
is essential.
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Maintenance and repair work
Your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer conducts the BMW pre-
not in compliance with cor-
dealer can provide information on delivery check before handing
rect procedure.
BMW services and the work un- over the vehicle to you.
Risk of accident due to sub-
sequent damage. dertaken as part of each service.
BMW Motorrad recommends
you to have all the associated
BMW Running-in Check meter reading is reached before
The BMW running-in check the next scheduled date for the 12
has to be performed when the service.
155
vehicle 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
The BMW Service is carried out
Service
service is approaching, on the
once a year; the extent of ser-
basis of the programmed values.
vicing can vary, depending on
the age of the vehicle and the z
To find out more about service
distance it has covered. Your au-
go to:
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer
bmw-motorrad.com/service
confirms that the service work
has been carried out and enters The maintenance tasks neces-
the date when the next service sary for your vehicle are set out
will be due. in the maintenance schedule be-
Riders who cover long distances low:
in a year might have to bring in
their vehicles for service before
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-
z
Service
156
12
Maintenance schedule c if vehicle is used off-
1 BMW Running-in check
road, annually or every 12
10,000 km (whichever
2 Standard BMW service 157
comes first)
( 158)
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
4 Check valve clearance
Service
5 Replace all spark plugs
6 Replace air-filter element
7 Check or replace air-filter
element z
8 Oil change in the tele-
scopic forks
9 Change brake fluid, entire
system
a annually or every
10,000 km (whichever
comes first)
b if vehicle is used off-
road, annually or every
10,000 km (whichever
comes first).
Standard BMW service Check the ease of movement
12 A standard BMW service con-
of the side stand.
Check the ease of movement
158 sists of the following mainten-
of the centre stand (if vehicle
ance work:
fitted with the "centre stand"
Perform vehicle test with the
optional extra).
BMW Motorrad diagnosis sys-
Check the lights and signalling
tem.
equipment.
Service
on on
Service
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest z
on
or, if logged beforehand,
Odometer reading
on on on
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,
Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest
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
z or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand,
Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest
on on on
or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, or, if logged beforehand, z
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
z
Item Odometer Date
reading 12
165
Service
z
z
Service
166
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Appendix
Certificate for electronic immobil-
13
iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 167
Appendix
z
FCC Approval This device complies with Any changes or modifi-
Part 15 of the FCC rules. cations not expressly
Ring aerial in the Operation is subject to the approved by the party
ignition switch following two conditions: responsible for compliance
(1) This device may not could void the users
cause harmful inter- authority to operate the
ference, and equipment.
(2) this device must accept
any interference
received, including
interference that may
cause undesired
operation.
To verify the authorization
of the ignition key, the
electronic immobilizer
exchanges information with
the ignition key via the ring
aerial.
Approbation de informations avec la cl de Toute modification
la FCC contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas t
annulaire. approuve expressment
Antenne annulaire Le prsent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa-
prsente dans le conforme la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut
commutateur d'allumage des rgles de la FCC. Son annuler l'autorisation
utilisation est soumise aux accorde l'utilisateur pour
deux conditions suivantes : utiliser le dispositif.
(1) Le dispositif ne
doit pas produire
d'interfrences
nuisibles, et
(2) le dispositif doit
pouvoir accepter toutes
les interfrences
Pour vrifier l'autorisation extrieures, y compris
de la cl de contact, le celles qui pourraient
systme d'immobilisation provoquer une
lectronique change des activation inopportune.
A Ambient temperature Removal, 125
14 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Outside temperature Technical data, 150
ABS warning, 30 Brake fluid
170 Control, 16 Reading, 34 Checking fluid level, front, 96
Engineering details, 86 ASC Checking fluid level, rear, 97
Operation, 45 Control, 16 Reservoir, front, 13
Self-diagnosis, 74 Engineering details, 89 Reservoir, rear, 13
Warning light, 30 Operation, 47
Index
Brake pads
Accessories Self-diagnosis, 75 Checking front, 95
z General instructions, 128 Warning light, 31 Checking rear, 96
Actuality, 7 Auxiliary headlights Running in, 76
Air filter Operation, 42 Brakes
Installation, 121
Average values Adjusting handlebar lever, 50
Position on the motorcycle, 15
Resetting, 39 Checking function, 95
Removal, 120
Safety instructions, 78
Alarm B
triggering, 62 Technical data, 148
Battery
Alarm function change, 68 C
Deactivating, 63 Charging battery when Chain
Motion sensor, activating, 61 connected, 124 Adjusting sag, 102
Aluminium case Charging battery when Checking sag, 101
Operation, 129
disconnected, 124 Checking wear, 102
Aluminium topcase
Installation, 125 Lubricating, 101
Operation, 132
Maintenance instructions, 123 Checklist, 72
Position on the motorcycle, 15
Clock Dimensions F
adjusting, 37 Technical data, 151 First-aid kit
Position on the motorcycle, 14
14
Control, 19 DWA
Telltale light, 19 Frame 171
Clutch
Adjusting handlebar lever, 50 Warnings, 30 Technical data, 151
Adjusting play, 100 Front-wheel stand
E Installing, 112
Checking operation, 99
Electrics Fuel
Checking play, 99
Index
Technical data, 150 Filler neck, 13
Technical data, 146 Emergency off switch (kill switch) Fill-level indicator, 32
Confirmation of maintenance Control, 18 Fuel reserve, 33 z
work, 159 Operation, 44 Refuelling, 80
Coolant Engine Technical data, 144
Checking fill level, 98
starting, 73 Fuel reserve
Fill-level indicator, 13 Warning light, 28
Technical data, 143
Topping up, 99 Fuses, 150
Warning light, 29
Warning light, 28
Engine oil
Checking fill level, 93 G
D General views
Damping Filler neck, 11 Instrument panel, 19
Adjuster, 13 Oil dipstick, 11 Left side of motorcycle, 11
adjusting, 53 Technical data, 145 Multifunction display, 24
Deactivating Topping up, 94 Multifunction switch, left, 16
Alarm, 63 Equipment, 7 Right handlebar fitting, 18
Motion sensor, 62 ESA Right side of motorcycle, 13
Default settings, 64 Control, 16
Underneath the seat, 14
Operation, 54
Underneath the trim panel, 15 Immobiliser Replacing bulb for low-beam
14 Warning and telltale lights, 22 Reserve key, 37 headlight, 114
Warning light, 28 Replacing bulb for parking
172 H Instrument panel light, 115
Hazard warning flashers Ambient-light brightness Technical data, 150
Control, 16 sensor, 19 Warning light, 29
Operation, 43 Overview, 19 Lights
Headlight
Index
Control, 16
Adjusting headlight beam J
Headlight flasher, operating, 42
throw, 56 Jump starting, 122
z High-beam headlight,
Beam throw, 56
K operating, 42
Driving on right/driving on
Keys, 36 Low-beam headlight, 42
left, 56
Parking lights, operating, 42
Heated handlebar grips L Side light, 41
Control, 18 Lap-Timer, 41
Luggage
Operation, 44 Lighting
Instructions for loading, 70
Helmet holder Bulb for number-plate light,
Helmet, securing, 57 Lashing, 129
replacing, 118
Position on the motorcycle, 14 Replace auxiliary M
Horn headlights, 119 Maintenance
Control, 16 Replacing brake and tail light General instructions, 92
bulb, 116 Maintenance schedule, 157
I
Ignition Replacing bulb for high-beam Maintenance intervals, 154
Switching off, 36 headlight, 114
Switching on, 36
Mirrors Off-road mode Rider's Manual
adjusting, 51 adjusting, 48 Position on the motorcycle, 14 14
Mobility services, 154 Engineering details, 86 Riding mode, 48
173
Motion sensor Off-roading, 77 Running gear
Deactivating, 62 Technical data, 147
Motorcycle P Running in, 75
Care, 135 Parking, 79
Cleaning, 135 Power socket S
Index
Notes on use, 128 Safety instructions
Lashing, 82
Position on the motorcycle, 11 For brake, 78
Laying up, 138 z
Pre-Ride-Check, 74 For riding, 70
Parking, 79
Programming, 64 Seat
Multifunction display, 19
Installation, 57
Control, 16 R Lock, 11
Meaning of symbols, 32 Rear-wheel drive Removal, 57
Overview, 24 Technical data, 147
Service, 154
Select display, 38 Redline warning
Service-due indicator, 33
Multifunction switch Switching on, 76
General view, left side, 16 Spark plugs
Warning light, 19
General view, right side, 18 Technical data, 150
Refuelling, 80
Speedometer, 19
Registration
O Spring preload
Remote control, 66
Odometer Adjuster, 13
Control, 19 Remote control
registration, 66 adjusting, 52
Resetting, 39 Tools, 14
synchronising, 67
Rev. counter, 19
Starting, 73 Transmission, 146 Recommendation, 103
14 Control, 18 Weights, 152 Running in, 76
Steering lock Wheels and tyres, 148 Table of tyre pressures, 14
174
Locking, 36 Telltale lights Technical data, 148
Stopwatch Overview, 22 Top speed, 71
Operation, 40 Toolkit
Symbols Contents, 92 V
Position on the motorcycle, 14 Vehicle
Index
Meaning, 32
Restoring to use, 138
Torques, 141
z T Vehicle Identification Number
Transmission
Technical data Position on the motorcycle, 13
Technical data, 146
Battery, 150 Trim panels W
Brakes, 148 Installing centre trim panel, 120 Warning lights
Bulbs, 150 Removing centre trim Overview, 22
Clutch, 146 panel, 119 Warnings
Dimensions, 151 Troubleshooting chart, 140 ABS, 30
Electrics, 150 Turn indicators Anti-theft alarm, 30
Engine, 143 Control, 16 ASC, 31
Engine oil, 145 Operation, 43 Bulb defect, 29
Frame, 151 Type plate Coolant temperature, 28
Fuel, 144 Position on the motorcycle, 13 Electronic immobiliser, 28
Rear-wheel drive, 147 Tyres Engine electronics, 29
Running gear, 147 Checking inflation pressure, 55
Fuel reserve, 28
Spark plugs, 150 Checking tread depth, 100 Mode of presentation, 25
Standards, 7 Pressures, 149
Outside temperature
warning, 30 14
Warnings, overview, 26
175
Weights
Payload table, 14
Technical data, 152
Wheels
Change of size, 103
Index
Checking rims, 100
Checking spokes, 100 z
Install the rear wheel, 111
Installing front wheel, 106
Removing front wheel, 104
Removing rear wheel, 109
Technical data, 148
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Index
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Details described or illustrated Original riders manual, printed in
in this booklet may differ from Germany.
the vehicle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market spe-
cification. No claims will be en-
tertained as a result of such dis-
crepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary tol-
erances.
The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade Super unleaded (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
89 AKI
with regular unleaded OE Regular unleaded (slight power- and consumption-related
restrictions) (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
91 ROZ/RON
87 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 24 l
Reserve fuel min 2.7 l
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.5 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 2.5 bar, one-up, tyre cold
2.9 bar, two-up and/or with luggage, tyre cold
BMW recommends
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