2019 S1000RR Owners Manual PDF
2019 S1000RR Owners Manual PDF
2019 S1000RR Owners Manual PDF
Rider's manual
S 1000 RR
Vehicle data/dealership details
General instructions
Currentness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Additional sources of information . . . . 8
Certificates and operating
licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Data memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Intelligent emergency call
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 z
Overview WARNING Medium-risk Reference to a page with
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual
hazard. Non-avoidance can more detailed informa-
lead to fatal or severe injury. tion.
6 will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. DANGER High-risk haz-
Indicates the end of a
All maintenance and servicing ard. Non-avoidance leads
passage relating to spe-
work on the motorcycle is docu- to fatal or severe injury.
cific accessories or items
mented in the “Service” section. ATTENTION Special of equipment.
General instructions
General instructions
BMW. Please make allowance
the vehicle. the national-market version or
for the fact that some equip-
country-specific measuring
EWS Electronic immobiliser. ment specifications may be de-
procedures. Detailed values
scribed that you have not selec-
can be taken from the vehicle
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Dieb- ted. Equally, country-specific de-
registration documents and
stahlwarnanlage). viations to the motorcycle shown
signs on the vehicle, or can be
are also possible.
obtained from your authorised
ABS Anti-lock brake system. If your motorcycle has equipment
BMW Motorrad Retailer or
that is not described, you will find
DDC Dynamic Damping Con- another qualified service partner
the relevant description in a sep-
trol. arate manual.
or specialist workshop. The z
specifications in the vehicle
DTC Dynamic Traction Con- documents always have priority
Technical data over the information provided in
trol.
All dimensions, weights and this rider's manual.
power outputs in the rider's
manual refer to the German
standard DIN (Deutsches Institut
Currentness Internet exchange between each other.
1 The high safety and quality level The rider's manual for your Some control units are required
vehicle, operating and installation for the vehicle to function safely
8 of BMW motorcycles is ensured
instructions for any accessories or provide assistance during rid-
by constant further development
and general information on ing, for example assistance sys-
in the areas of design, equipment
BMW Motorrad, for example tems. In addition, control units
and accessories. This may res-
relating to technology, are enable comfort or infotainment
ult in deviations between these
available at www.bmw- functions.
General instructions
General instructions
vehicle or in relation to compan- data protection information. This individual cases, for example to
ies which collect or process per- data protection information in- clarify a criminal offence.
sonal data. cludes information on the right to In the context of applicable laws,
Vehicle users have the right to have data deleted or corrected. public agencies are entitled in
obtain full information at no cost The manufacturer of the vehicle individual cases to read out data
from persons or entities storing also provides their contact details from the vehicle themselves.
personal data of the vehicle user. and those of the data protection
These entities may include: officer on their website. Operating data in the vehicle
Manufacturer of the vehicle The vehicle owner can also re- Control units process data to op-
Qualified service partners quest that a BMW Motorrad Re- erate the vehicle. z
Specialist workshops tailer or another qualified service This includes, for example:
Service providers partner or specialist workshop Status reports of the vehicle
read out the data that is stored in and its individual components,
Vehicle users have the right to the vehicle for a charge. for example wheel revolutions,
request information on what per- The vehicle data is read out us- wheel speed, deceleration
sonal data has been stored, for ing the legally prescribed socket
what purpose the data is used, for on-board diagnosis (OBD) in
and where the data comes from. the vehicle.
Environmental conditions, for Response of the vehicle in vehicle together with the vehicle
1 example temperature special riding situations, for identification number.
example engagement of the The information can be read out
10 The data is only processed in driving dynamics systems by a BMW Motorrad Retailer or
the vehicle itself and is gener- Information on incidents result- another qualified service part-
ally non-permanent. The data is ing in damage to the vehicle ner or specialist workshop. The
not stored beyond the operating legally stipulated socket for on-
period. The data is necessary for the board diagnosis (OBD) in the
General instructions
Electronic components, for ex- provision of control unit functions. vehicle is used to read out the
ample control units, contain com- Furthermore, the data is used to data.
ponents for storing technical in- detect and rectify malfunctions The data is obtained, processed
formation. Information can be and to enable the vehicle manu- and used by the relevant parts of
temporarily or permanently stored facturer to optimise vehicle func- the retailer network. The data is
on the vehicle condition, com- tions. used to document the technical
ponent loads, incidents or errors. The vast majority of this data is conditions of the vehicle, to help
This information is generally used non-permanent and is only pro- with error localization, to comply
to document the condition of a cessed in the vehicle itself. Only with warranty obligations and to
z component, a module, a system a small amount of the data is improve quality.
or the surrounding area, for ex- stored in incident or fault memor- In addition, the manufacturer has
ample: ies as required by events. various product monitoring ob-
Operating conditions of system If services are accessed, for ex- ligations arising from product li-
components, for example filling ample repairs, service processes, ability legislation. To meet these
levels, tyre pressure warranty cases and quality assur- obligations, the vehicle manu-
Malfunctions and faults in im- ance measures, this technical in- facturer requires technical data
portant system components, formation can be read out of the from the vehicle. The data from
for example light and brakes the vehicle can also be used to
check warranty claims from the Depending on the individual Incorporation of mobile end
customer. equipment, this includes: devices 1
Error and incident memories in Multimedia data, such as music Depending on the equipment,
the vehicle can be reset dur- for playback mobile end devices connected to 11
ing servicing or repair work by Contacts data for use in con- the vehicle, for example smart-
a BMW Motorrad Retailer or an- nection with a communication phones, can be controlled using
other qualified service partner or system or an integrated naviga- the operating elements of the
specialist workshop. tion system vehicle.
General instructions
Entered destinations The image and sound of the mo-
Data input and data transfer Data on the use of internet bile end device can then be out-
in the vehicle services. This data can be put via the multimedia system.
General stored locally in the vehicle At the same time, specific in-
Depending on the equipment, or is located on a device that formation is transferred to the
comfort and customised settings is connected to the vehicle, mobile end device. Depending
can be stored in the vehicle and for example smartphone, USB on the type of integration, this in-
can be changed or reset at any stick, MP3 player. If this data is cludes, for example, position data
time. stored in the vehicle, the data and additional general vehicle in-
This includes, for example: can be deleted at any time. formation. This enables optimal z
Chassis and suspension set- use of the selected apps, for ex-
tings This data is transferred to third ample navigation or music play-
parties only if personally reques- back.
If required, data can be entered ted within the context of using The type of additional data pro-
in the entertainment and commu- online services. This depends on cessing is determined by the
nication system of the vehicle, for the selected settings when using provider of the respective app.
example using a smartphone. the services. The scope of the possible set-
tings depends on the corres-
ponding app and the operating rider's manual, website of the ufacturer has no influence on the
1 system of the mobile end device. manufacturer. At the same time, content that is exchanged in this
information is also provided on instance. Information on the type,
12 Services the relevant data protection law. scope and purpose of the data
General Personal data may be used to capture and use of personal data
If the vehicle has a wireless con- provide online services. Data as part of the services of third
nection, this enables the ex- is exchanged using a secure parties can be ascertained from
change of data between the connection, for example with the individual provider.
General instructions
General instructions
Protection of personal data: personal data. an emergency is also used by
Directive 95/46/EC of the The intelligent emergency call the manufacturer of the vehicle
European Parliament and of the system processes personal data to improve product and service
Council. only with the agreement of the quality.
vehicle owner.
Protection of personal data: The intelligent emergency call Location determination
Directive 2002/58/EC of the system and other services with The position of the vehicle can
European Parliament and of the additional benefits may only pro- be determined exclusively by
Council. cess personal data with the ex- the mobile phone network pro-
The legal basis for the activa- press permission of the person vider based on the mobile phone z
affected by the data processing, site locations. The provider can-
tion and function of the intelli-
for example the vehicle owner. not link the vehicle identifica-
gent emergency call system is
tion number and phone number
the concluded ConnectedRide
SIM card of the installed SIM card. Only
contract for this function, as well
The intelligent emergency call the manufacturer of the vehicle
as the corresponding laws, or-
system is operated by mobile ra- can link the vehicle identification
dinances and directives of the
dio using the SIM card installed number and phone number of
European Parliament and of the
in the vehicle. The SIM card is the installed SIM cards.
European Council.
Log data of emergency calls Sent information enable rapid contact with those
1 The log data of emergency calls When making an emergency call involved in the accident if re-
is stored in a memory of the using the intelligent emergency quired.
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vehicle. The oldest log data is call system, the system forwards
regularly deleted. The log data the same information to the des- Data storage
includes, for example, information ignated emergency call centre as The data for an activated
on when and where an emer- is forwarded to the public emer- emergency call is stored in
gency call was made. In excep- gency operations centre by the the vehicle. The data contains
General instructions
tional cases, the log data can be statutory emergency call system information on the emergency
read out of the vehicle memory. eCall. call, for example the location and
As a rule, log data is only read In addition, the intelligent emer- time of the emergency call.
out following a court order, and gency call system sends the fol- The voice recordings of the
this is only possible if the corres- lowing additional information to emergency call are stored at the
ponding devices are connected an emergency call centre com- emergency call centre.
directly to the vehicle. missioned by the vehicle man- The voice recordings of the cus-
ufacturer and, if required, to the tomer are stored for 24 hours in
Automatic emergency call emergency services: case details of the emergency
z The system is designed so that, Accident data, for example the call need to be analysed. After
following a sufficiently serious direction of impact detected this, the voice recordings are
accident, which is detected by by the vehicle sensors, to as- deleted. The voice recordings
sensors in the vehicle, an emer- sist the emergency services of the employee of the emer-
gency call is automatically activ- response. gency call centre are stored for
ated. Contact details, for example the 24 hours for quality assurance
phone number of the installed purposes.
SIM card and the phone num-
ber of the rider, if available, to
Information on personal data
The data that is processed as 1
part of the intelligent emergency
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call is processed exclusively to
carry out the emergency call. As
part of its statutory obligation,
the manufacturer of the vehicle
provides information about the
General instructions
data that it has processed and
any data that it still has stored.
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1
General instructions
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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17
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General views
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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2
General views
General view, left side 2 without Dynamic Damp- 6 Adjusting steering damper
1 without Dynamic Damp-
ing Control (DDC) OE ( 107) 2
Adjusting compression-
ing Control (DDC) OE 19
stage damping for rear
Adjust the rebound-stage
wheel ( 113).
damping for front wheel
without Dynamic Damp-
( 112).
ing Control (DDC) OE
Adjusting spring preload
Adjusting spring preload
General views
for front wheel ( 108).
for rear wheel ( 109).
without Dynamic Damp-
with Dynamic Damping
ing Control (DDC) OE
Control (DDC) OE
Adjusting compression-
Adjusting spring preload
stage damping for front
for rear wheel ( 110).
wheel ( 111).
3 Lock for tail-hump cover
( 79)
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Seat lock ( 80)
4 Table of tyre pressures
Payload table
Chain settings
5 without Dynamic Damp-
ing Control (DDC) OE
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
( 113).
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2
General views
General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 2
( 185) 21
2 Vehicle identification num-
ber (on the steering-head
bearing)
Type plate (on the
General views
steering-head bearing)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 184)
4 Check coolant level
( 187)
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 179) z
6 Oil filler opening ( 181)
Underneath the seat
2 1 Battery ( 202)
22 2 Rider's manual
3 Toolkit ( 176)
4 Diagnostic connector
( 206)
5 Fuses ( 205)
General views
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Multifunction switch,
left 2
1 DTC Switching off ( 67) 23
2 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 65)
3 with cruise control OE
Switching on cruise control
General views
( 70).
4 Hazard warning lights sys-
tem ( 66)
5 with riding modes Pro OE
DTC Adapting ( 145).
6 Turn indicators ( 66)
7 Horn z
8 Multi-Controller
Controls ( 85)
9 MENU rocker switch
( 85)
Multifunction switch,
2 right
24 1 with heated grips OE
Heated handlebar grips
( 78).
2 Riding mode ( 68)
3 Emergency off switch (kill
General views
switch) ( 61)
4 Starter button
Starting the engine
( 122).
Race start with Launch
Control ( 142)
z 5 SOS button
Intelligent emergency call
( 62)
Instrument panel
1 Indicator and warning lights 2
( 28) 25
2 Gearshift light ( 126)
3 TFT display ( 29)
( 31)
4 Alarm system LED
General views
with anti-theft alarm
(DWA) OE
Alarm signal ( 76)
5 Photosensor (for adapting
the brightness of the in-
strument lighting)
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2
General views
Status indicators
Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . 28
3
27
TFT display in Pure Ride view . . . . . . 29
TFT display in view menu . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Status indicators
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Indicator and warning
3 lights
28 1 Turn indicators, left
Operating the turn indicat-
ors ( 66).
2 High-beam ( 65)
3 General warning light
Status indicators
( 32)
4 Turn indicators, right
5 - with export to EU mar-
kets NV
Malfunction indicator lamp
6 DTC ( 52)
7 ABS ( 155)
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TFT display in
Pure Ride view 3
1 Hill Start Control ( 55) 29
2 Engine speed display
( 91)
3 Speedometer
4 Driver info. status line
Status indicators
( 89)
5 with cruise control OE
Switching on cruise control
( 70).
6 RACE PRO riding mode
with riding modes Pro OE
Configuration for the race
track ( 141) z
7 Switching Speed Limit Info
on or off ( 91).
with riding modes Pro OE
DTC Adapting ( 145).
8 Riding mode ( 68)
9 Recommendation to up-
shift ( 92)
10 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral.
11 Clock ( 93)
3 12 Connection status ( 94)
13 Muting ( 92)
30
14 Operator help
15 Heating stages, handlebar
grips ( 78)
Status indicators
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TFT display in view
menu 3
1 Hill Start Control ( 55) 31
2 Speedometer
3 with cruise control OE
Switching on cruise control
( 70).
Status indicators
4 Switching Speed Limit Info
on or off ( 91).
with riding modes Pro OE
DTC Adapting ( 145).
5 RACE PRO riding mode
with riding modes Pro OE
Configuration for the race
track ( 141) z
6 Riding mode ( 68)
7 Driver info. status line
( 89)
8 Recommendation to up-
shift ( 92)
9 Gear indicator; "N" indic-
ates neutral.
10 Clock
11 Connection status
12 Muting ( 92) Warnings
3 13 Operator help
Mode of presentation
14 Heating stages, handlebar
32 Warnings are indicated by the
grips ( 78)
15 Menu section corresponding warning lights.
Warnings are shown by the gen-
eral warning light in connec-
tion with a dialogue in the TFT
Status indicators
NOTICE
The assessment of some values
is only possible from a certain
Status indicators
journey duration or speed. If a
Values display measured value is still not being Check Control dialogue
displayed because the conditions
The symbols 4 displayed vary. Messages are output as a Check
for measurement have not been
Different colours are used de- Control dialogue 1.
met, dashes are displayed in-
pending on assessment. In- If several CC messages with
stead as a placeholder. If there
stead of numerical values 8 with the same priority are present,
are no valid measured values,
units 7, texts 6 are displayed: the messages alternate in the
there will be no assessment in z
Colour of the symbol order they occurred until these
the form of a coloured symbol.
Green: (OK) current value is are acknowledged.
optimum. If the symbol 2 is actively being
Blue: (Cold!) current tempera- displayed, it can be acknow-
ture is too low. ledged by holding the Multi-
Yellow: (Low! / High!) current Controller to the left.
value is too low or too high. Check Control messages are
Red: (Hot! / High!) current dynamically attached as addi-
temperature or value is too tional tabs on the pages in the
high. menu My vehicle ( 87).
You can go to the message
again as long as the fault per-
3 sists.
34
Status indicators
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Warnings, overview 3
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning 35
lights
General warning is displayed in yel- Vehicle voltage too low ( 42)
light shows yellow. low.
Status indicators
Vehicle voltage
low.
General warning is displayed in red. Vehicle voltage critical ( 42)
light shows red.
Vehicle voltage
critical!
General warning The faulty light Light source faulty ( 43)
light shows yellow. source is displayed.
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Alarm system Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 43)
battery weak.
gine control.
General warning Fault in the en- Engine in emergency-operation mode
light shows yellow. gine control. ( 45)
Status indicators
of pressure.
"---" Transmission fault ( 49)
General warning RDC sensor bat- Battery for tyre pressure sensor weak
light shows yellow. tery weak. ( 50) z
General warning Drop sensor Drop sensor defective ( 50)
light shows yellow. faulty.
flashes.
ABS indicator ABS deactivated ( 51)
and warning light
comes on.
ABS indicator Limited ABS ABS fault ( 51)
and warning light availability!
comes on.
z ABS indicator ABS failure! ABS failed ( 52)
and warning light
comes on.
ABS indicator ABS Pro fail- ABS Pro failed ( 52)
and warning light ure!
comes on.
DTC indicator DTC intervention ( 52)
and warning light
flashes quickly.
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning
lights 3
DTC indicator DTC self-diagnosis not completed 39
and warning light ( 52)
flashes slowly.
DTC indicator Off! DTC switched off ( 53)
and warning light
Status indicators
comes on.
Traction con-
trol deactiv-
ated.
DTC indicator Traction con- DTC fault ( 53)
and warning light trol failure!
comes on.
DTC indicator Traction con- DTC restricted ( 53)
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and warning light trol limited!
comes on.
General warning Spring strut DDC fault ( 54)
light shows yellow. adjustment
faulty!
Fuel reserve Fuel down to reserve ( 54)
reached. Go to a
filling station soon
Indicator and warning Display text Meaning
3 lights
40 Green holding sym- Hill Start Control active ( 55)
bol is displayed.
Status indicators
light shows yellow. low.
Service over-
due!
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Vehicle voltage too low the terminals are swapped (e.g.
3 General warning light shows when using a starting aid). WARNING
Switch off unneces- Have the fault rectified as By continuing to drive on, the
sary consumers. quickly as possible by a vehicle electronics discharge the
specialist workshop, preferably battery.
WARNING an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer. NOTICE
Failure of the vehicle sys-
tems Vehicle voltage critical The fuse for the alternator reg-
Risk of accident ulator can blow if the 12 V bat-
General warning light shows
z Do not continue your journey. red. tery is installed incorrectly or if
The battery will not be charged. the terminals are swapped (e.g.
is displayed in red. when using a starting aid).
By continuing to drive on, the
vehicle electronics discharge the Possible cause:
battery. Vehicle voltage crit- The alternator or alternator drive
ical! Consumers have is faulty, battery is faulty or the
NOTICE been switched off. Check fuse for the alternator regulator
The fuse for the alternator reg- battery condition. has blown.
ulator can blow if the 12 V bat- Have the fault rectified as
tery is installed incorrectly or if quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably Brake light faulty! Possible cause:
an authorised BMW Motorrad One or more light sources are 3
Retailer. faulty.
Rear left turn in- 43
dicator faulty! or Identify the faulty light source
Light source faulty through a visual inspection.
Rear right turn indicator
General warning light shows Have LED light sources com-
faulty!
yellow. pletely replaced; consult a spe-
Number plate light cialist workshop, preferably an
Status indicators
The faulty light source is faulty!
displayed: authorised BMW Motorrad Re-
Have it checked by a spe- tailer.
High beam faulty! cialist workshop.
Possible cause:
Plug connection disconnected.
Front left turn in- WARNING Identify disconnected plug con-
dicator faulty! or
nection.
Front right turn indicator Vehicle overlooked in traffic
Connect disconnected plug z
faulty! due to failure of the lights on
connection.
Low-beam headlight the vehicle
faulty! Safety risk Anti-theft alarm battery
Always replace a faulty bulb at weak
Front side light the earliest possible opportun-
faulty! with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
ity. Consult a specialist work-
Tail light faulty! shop, preferably an authorised Alarm system
BMW Motorrad Retailer. battery weak. No
restrictions. Make
an appointment at a General warning light shows Coolant temperature too
3 specialist workshop. yellow. high
44 Alarm system battery General warning light shows
NOTICE
empty. No independent red.
This error message shows briefly alarm. Make an appoint- Coolant temperature
only after the Pre-Ride-Check ment at a specialist work- too high! Check
completes. shop. coolant level. Continue
Status indicators
Status indicators
If possible, ride in the part-load You can continue riding; pollut- fully to next specialist
range to cool down the engine. ant emissions are higher than workshop.
If the coolant temperature the threshold values.
is frequently too high, have WARNING
the fault rectified as soon Engine control failed
as possible by a specialist Unusual ride characterist-
General warning light shows ics when engine running in
workshop, preferably an yellow.
authorised BMW Motorrad emergency-operation mode
Retailer. No communication with Risk of accident z
engine control. Mul- Avoid accelerating sharply and
Emissions warning tiple sys. affected. Ride overtaking.
The malfunction indicator carefully to the next spe- Possible cause:
lamp lights up. cialist workshop.
The engine control unit has dia-
Engine! Have gnosed a fault. In exceptional
it checked by a cases, the engine stops and re-
specialist workshop. fuses to start. Otherwise, the en-
gine runs in emergency operating
mode.
You can continue to ride, but Risk of accident Tyre pressure
3 bear in mind that the usual en- Ride slowly, avoid accelerating with tyre pressure control
gine power or the full range of sharply and overtaking. (RDC) OE
46 engine rpm might not be avail- If possible, have the vehicle
able. picked up and have the fault In addition to the MY VEHICLE
Have the fault rectified as rectified by a specialist work- menu screen and the Check
quickly as possible by a shop, preferably an authorised Control messages, there is also
specialist workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad Retailer. the TYRE PRESSURE screen for
Status indicators
Status indicators
RDC sensor is not active
close to the limit of the
is displayed in yellow.
permissible tolerance range, the
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor 'General' warning light also lights
does not send its signal to the up in yellow. Tyre pressure is not
vehicle until the vehicle has at setpoint. Check
exceeded a minimum speed.) If the tyre pressure re- tyre pressure.
gistered by the sensor is Possible cause:
The tyre pressures outside the permissible tolerance z
are shown in the TFT Measured tyre pressure is close
range , the 'General' warning light to the limit of permitted toler-
display as temperature flashes red.
compensated and always ance.
refer to the following tyre air Correct tyre pressure.
temperature: For further information about the Before adjusting the tyre pres-
BMW Motorrad RDC, see the sure, observe the information
20 °C section entitled "Engineering de- on temperature compensation
tails" from page ( 170) on- and pressure adaptation in the
wards. section entitled "Engineering
details":
Temperature compensation Tyre press. control. Before adjusting the tyre pres-
3 ( 171) Loss of pressure. sure, observe the information
Pressure adaptation ( 171) Stop immediately! Check on temperature compensation
48 tyre pressure. and pressure adaptation in the
Find the correct tyre pressures
in the following places: section entitled "Engineering
On the back cover of the WARNING details":
rider's manual Temperature compensation
Tyre pressure outside the ( 171)
Instrument cluster in the TYRE
Status indicators
Status indicators
The vehicle has not reached the the transmission between "---"
minimum speed ( 170). the RDC control unit and the
RDC sensor is not active sensors. Possible cause:
Observe the RDC displays in
Wheels not equipped with RDC
other surrounding areas.
sensors have been fitted.
min 30 km/h (The RDC sensor A permanent fault is
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
does not send its signal to the present only when the
with RDC sensors.
vehicle until the vehicle has general warning light also lights
up.
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exceeded a minimum speed.) Possible cause:
Observe the RDC display at Under these circumstances: One or two RDC sensors have
higher speeds. Have the fault rectified by a failed or there is a system fault.
A permanent fault is specialist workshop, preferably Have the fault rectified by a
present only when the an authorised BMW Motorrad specialist workshop, preferably
general warning light also lights Retailer. an authorised BMW Motorrad
up. Retailer.
Under these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
Battery for tyre pressure Seek the advice of a specialist Possible cause:
3 sensor weak workshop, preferably an author- The drop sensor has detected a
with tyre pressure control ised BMW Motorrad Retailer. drop and has cut out the engine.
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(RDC) OE Bring the motorcycle to the
Drop sensor defective upright position.
General warning light shows General warning light shows Switch the ignition off and
yellow. yellow. then on again or switch the kill
switch on and then off again.
Status indicators
Status indicators
completed
light comes on.
Side stand monitoring is
faulty The ABS function is not avail- Limited ABS availab-
able because self-diagnosis ility! Riding at mod.
Side stand monitor- did not complete. (The motor-
ing faulty. Onward speed pos. Ride carefully
cycle has to reach a defined to next specialist work-
journey possible. Engine minimum speed for the wheel
stop. when stationary! shop.
sensors to be checked: min
Have checked by workshop. 5 km/h) Possible cause: z
Possible cause: Pull away slowly. Bear in mind The ABS control unit has
The side-stand switch or its wir- that the ABS function is not detected a fault. The partially
ing are damaged. available until self-diagnosis has integral function and the
Seek the advice of a specialist completed. Dynamic Brake Control function
workshop, preferably an author- have failed. The ABS function
ised BMW Motorrad Retailer. ABS deactivated has limited availability.
ABS indicator and warning You can continue to ride. Take
light comes on. note of the more detailed in-
formation on certain situations
that can lead to an ABS fault Have the fault rectified as Have the fault rectified as
3 message ( 163). quickly as possible by a quickly as possible by a
Have the fault rectified as specialist workshop, preferably specialist workshop, preferably
52 quickly as possible by a an authorised BMW Motorrad an authorised BMW Motorrad
specialist workshop, preferably Retailer. Retailer.
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer. ABS Pro failed DTC intervention
ABS indicator and warning DTC indicator and warning
Status indicators
Status indicators
cycle has to reach a defined DTC fault function is not available or the
minimum speed with the en- DTC indicator and warning functionality is subject to cer-
gine running for the wheel light comes on. tain restrictions.
sensors to be checked: min You can continue to ride. Take
5 km/h) Traction control note of the more detailed in-
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind failure! Riding formation on situations that can
that the DTC function is not at mod. speed pos. lead to a DTC fault ( 166).
available until self-diagnosis has Ride carefully to next Have the fault rectified as
completed. specialist workshop. quickly as possible by a z
Possible cause: specialist workshop, preferably
DTC switched off The DTC control unit has detec- an authorised BMW Motorrad
DTC indicator and warning ted a fault. Retailer.
light comes on.
ATTENTION DTC restricted
Off! DTC indicator and warning
Damaged components light comes on.
Damage to sensors, for example,
which causes malfunctions
Traction control lim- formation on situations that can an authorised BMW Motorrad
3 ited! Riding at mod. lead to a DTC fault ( 166). Retailer.
speed pos. Ride carefully Have the fault rectified as In this condition, the
54 to next specialist work- quickly as possible by a motorcycle may have too much
shop. specialist workshop, preferably damping and is uncomfortable
Possible cause: an authorised BMW Motorrad to drive, especially on roads in
Retailer. poor condition.
The DTC control unit has detec-
Status indicators
Status indicators
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
automatically deactivated Fold in side stand.
Possible cause: Hill Start Control functions only
Yellow holding symbol
The fuel tank contains no more flashes. when the side stands are fol-
than the reserve quantity of fuel. ded in.
Possible cause: Start the engine.
Fuel reserve
Hill Start Control has been auto- Hill Start Control functions only
matically deactivated. when the engine is running.
approx. 4 l Side stand has been folded z
out. Gear not trained
Refuelling ( 130).
Hill Start Control is deactivated The gear indicator flashes.
Hill Start Control active when the side stand is folded The Pro shift assistant is
out. not available.
Green holding symbol is
displayed. Engine has been switched off. Possible cause:
Hill Start Control is deactivated
The gearbox sensor is not fully
when the engine is switched
trained.
off.
Engage neutral gear N and,
Operate Hill Start Control
with the vehicle at a standstill,
( 73).
let the engine run for at least
10 seconds to train the idle Turn signal indicator light Service-due indicator
3 gear. flashes green. If service is overdue, the
Engage all gears with clutch due date or the odometer
56 Possible cause:
actuation and ride at least 10 reading at which service was due
seconds with the engaged The driver has switched on the
is accompanied by the 'General'
gear. hazard warning lights system.
warning light showing yellow.
The gear indicator starts to Operating hazard warning flash-
ers ( 66). If the service is overdue, a yel-
flash when the gearbox sensor
Status indicators
Status indicators
Service is due because of the the driving performance or the
driving performance or the date. date.
Have your motorcycle serviced Have your motorcycle serviced
regularly by a specialist work- regularly by a specialist work-
shop, preferably by an author- shop, preferably by an author-
ised BMW Motorrad Retailer. ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
The operational and road The operational and road
safety of the motorcycle remain safety of the motorcycle remain
intact. z
intact.
The motorcycle's value is The motorcycle's value is
maintained as best as possible. maintained as best as possible.
Status indicators
Operation
Ignition switch/steering lock . . . . . . . . . 60 On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4
59
Emergency off switch (kill Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Intelligent emergency call . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Operation
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Hazard warning lights system . . . . . . . 66
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
z
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) . . . . 67
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Gearshift light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Tyre pressure monitoring (RDC) . . . . 78
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Ignition switch/steering Switching on ignition
4 lock
60 Keys
You receive 2 ignition keys.
Please consult the information on
the electronic immobiliser (EWS)
if a key is lost or mislaid ( 61).
Operation
Operation
"irritate" the electronics, in which
case the enabling signal for
starting is not issued.
Turn the ignition key to posi- Always keep the spare key sep-
tion 1. arately from the ignition key. z
Light switched off.
If you lose your key, you can
Handlebars not locked.
have it barred by your author-
Vehicle key can be removed.
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Electronic immobiliser If you wish to do this, you will
EWS need to bring all other keys for
the motorcycle with you. The 1 Emergency off switch (kill
The electronic design of the engine cannot be started by a switch)
motorcycle allows it to access barred key, but a key that has
data stored in the ignition key been barred can subsequently be
by means of a ring antenna loc- reactivated.
ated in the ignition switch/steer-
You can obtain emergency/extra
ing lock. The engine control unit
keys only through an authorised
will not permit the engine to be
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys
Intelligent emergency must be disconnected ( 157).
4 WARNING
call
62 Operation of the kill switch with intelligent emergency Language for emergency
while riding call OE call
Risk of fall due to rear wheel
Each vehicle has a language as-
locking Emergency call via BMW
Do not operate the kill switch signed to it depending on the
Press the SOS button in an market for which it is intended.
Operation
Operation
Open cover 1. Provide information to the
Briefly press SOS button 2. emergency services using the
microphone 3 and speaker 4. z
Automatic emergency call
The intelligent emergency call
The connection was established. is active after the ignition is
switched on and reacts if a fall or
crash occurs.
Lights
Operation
Switching on low-beam
The time until transmission of The connection was established.
an emergency call is displayed.
headlight
During that time, it is possible to Switch on the ignition.
z Start the engine.
cancel the emergency call.
If possible, remove helmet and
stop engine.
A voice contact connection to
the BMW Call Center is estab-
lished.
Open cover 1.
Provide information to the
emergency services using the
microphone 3 and speaker 4. Alternatively: pull switch 1
when ignition switched on.
Side light
The side lights switch on auto- 4
matically when the ignition is 65
switched on.
NOTICE
The side lights place a strain on
Operation
the battery. Do not switch the
ignition on for longer than abso-
lutely necessary. Push switch 1 forward to Immediately after switching off
switch on the high-beam the ignition, pull switch 1 back
High-beam headlight and headlight. and hold it in that position until z
headlight flasher Pull switch 1 back to operate the headlight courtesy delay
the headlight flasher. feature comes on.
Switching on ignition ( 60).
The vehicle lighting lights for
Headlight courtesy delay one minute and is automatically
feature switched back off.
Switch off the ignition. This can be used after parking
the vehicle, for example, to light
the way to the house door.
Parking lights
Switching off ignition ( 61).
Turn indicators
4 NOTICE
Operating the turn
66 The hazard warning flashers indicators
place a strain on the battery.
Switching on ignition ( 60).
Do not use the hazard warning
flashers for longer than absolutely
necessary.
Operation
Operation
Switch on the ignition.
Operation
with riding modes Pro OE
RACE PRO 1/2/3: riding on
race tracks while considering
individual settings made by the Press button 1.
rider. Repeatedly press button 1 un-
z
til the riding mode you want
The respective optimum inter-
appears on the display. The
play of engine characteristics,
following steps must be taken
ABS control and DTC control is
to change the riding mode:
provided for each of these scen-
Close the throttle twistgrip.
arios.
Release the brake levers.
with Dynamic Damping Control Deactivate the cruise control.
(DDC) OE
The chassis adjustment also ad- The riding mode currently act-
apts to the selected scenario. ive 2 is sent to the back and the
first selectable riding mode 3 is
displayed. The guide 4 displays
Cruise-control system Display when adjusting Switching on cruise
4 with cruise control OE settings (Speed Limit Info control
70 active)
Display when adjusting
settings (Speed Limit Info
not active)
Operation
Operation
Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 forward. Briefly push button 1 back.
Adjustment range for
Speed is increased by approx. Speed is reduced by approx. z
1 km/h each time you push the 1 km/h each time you push the
cruise control
button. button.
20...210 km/h Push button 1 forward and Push button 1 back and hold it
hold it in this position. in this position.
Indicator light for cruise
The motorcycle accelerates The motorcycle decelerates
control lights up.
with infinite variability (no with infinite variability (no
steps).. steps).
The motorcycle maintains your
The current speed is main- The current speed is main-
current cruising speed and the
tained and saved if button 1 is tained and saved if button 1 is
setting is saved.
not pushed again. not pushed again.
Deactivating cruise Resuming former cruising Indicator light for cruise
4 control speed control lights up.
72 Brake, pull the clutch lever
or turn the throttle twistgrip Switching off cruise
(close the throttle by turning control
the twistgrip back past the idle
position) to deactivate cruise
control.
Operation
NOTICE
Whenever the Pro shift assist-
z ant shifts gears, cruise control Briefly push button 1 back to
is automatically disengaged for return to the speed saved be-
safety reasons. forehand.
Slide switch 1 to the left.
NOTICE NOTICE The system is deactivated.
Opening the throttle does not Button 2 is disabled.
For safety reasons, cruise control
is automatically deactivated with deactivate the cruise-control sys-
DTC interventions. tem. If you release the twistgrip
the motorcycle will decelerate
Indicator light for cruise control only to the cruising speed saved
goes out. in memory, even though you
might have intended slowing to
a lower speed.
Hill Start Control Secure the vehicle by braking Green holding symbol is
Reading
manually. displayed. 4
Hill Start Control has been ac- 73
NOTICE
tivated.
Hill Start Control is purely a com- To switch off Hill Start Control,
fort system to facilitate holding operate the brake lever 1 or
the machine and pulling way footbrake lever again.
Operation
on uphill gradients and should The holding symbol disap-
not be confused with a parking pears.
brake.
Alternatively, ride off in 1st or
2nd gear. z
The 1 symbol for the drive-
off assistant is displayed in the NOTICE
Pure Ride view and in the top
status line. When riding off, Hill Start Control
is automatically deactivated.
Operate Hill Start Control Once the brake has been
Requirement fully released, the holding
The vehicle is at a standstill. symbol disappears.
Operate the brake lever 1 or
Hill Start Control is deactivated.
ATTENTION footbrake lever strongly and
See the "Engineering details"
release again quickly.
Failure of the drive-off as- section for more information on
sistant Hill Start Control:
Risk of accident
Hill Start Control function
4 ( 173) NOTICE
Operation
pears. Go to the Settings, matically activated.
Alternatively, ride off in 1st or Vehicle settings menu. The selected setting remains
2nd gear. Select HSC Pro. stored even after the ignition is
To switch off Hill Start Control switched off.
NOTICE Pro, select Off. z
Hill Start Control Pro is deactiv-
When riding off, Hill Start Control
ated.
Pro is automatically deactivated.
To switch on manual Hill Start
Once the brake has been Control Pro, select Manual.
fully released, the holding Hill Start Control Pro can be
symbol disappears. activated by forcefully operat-
ing the handbrake or footbrake
Hill Start Control Pro is deactiv- lever.
ated.
To switch on automatic Hill
See the "Engineering details" Start Control Pro, select Auto.
section for more information on
Hill Start Control Pro can be
Hill Start Control Pro:
activated by forcefully operat-
Gearshift light The following settings are avail- Activation takes approximately
4 Switching gearshift light
able: 30 seconds to complete.
Start speed Turn indicators flash twice.
76 on and off End speed Confirmation tone sounds
Brightness twice (if programmed).
Frequency. A flashing fre- Anti-theft alarm is active.
quency of 0 Hz corresponds to
steady light. Alarm signal
Operation
Operation
an authorised BMW Motorrad Confirmation tone sounds once mittent alarm tone.
dealer. (if programmed). Tilt alarm sensor: activate
Anti-theft alarm (DWA) is deac- inclination sensor to monitor the
If an alarm was triggered while inclination of the vehicle. The
tivated.
the motorcycle was unattended, DWA responds, for example, to z
the rider is notified accordingly Customising anti-theft wheel theft or being towed away.
by an alarm tone sounding once alarm settings
when the ignition is switched on. NOTICE
The DWA LED then indicates Switching on ignition ( 60).
the reason for the alarm for one Go to the Settings, Deactivate the tilt sensor when
minute. Vehicle settings, Alarm transporting the vehicle in or-
Light signals issued by the system menu. der to prevent the DWA from
DWA LED: The following adaptation set- tripping.
tings are available:
Flashes 1x: motion sensor 1 Arming tone: confirmation
Adapt Warning signal
Flashes 2x: motion sensor 2 alarm tone after having activated/
Switch Tilt alarm sensor deactivated the DWA in addition
Flashes 3x: ignition switched
on and off to flashing turn indicators.
on with unauthorised vehicle
key
Arm automatically: auto- Heated handlebar grips
4 matic activation of the alarm
with heated grips OE
function when switching off the
78 ignition. Operating the heated
handlebar grips
Tyre pressure
monitoring (RDC) NOTICE
Operation
Operation
On-board computer Calling up the trip
Place the motorcycle on its
Calling up the on-board computer stand on firm, even ground.
computer Calling up the on-board com-
puter ( 79).
Go to the My vehicle menu. z
Scroll to the right until the
Scroll to the right until the
TRIP COMPUT. menu screen
ON-BOARD COMPUTER menu
is displayed.
screen is displayed.
Resetting trip computer
Resetting on-board
computer Calling up the trip computer
( 79).
Calling up the on-board com-
Press down the MENU rocker
puter ( 79).
button.
Press down the MENU rocker Unlock lock for tail-hump
Select Reset automatic- cover 2 using ignition key 1.
button.
ally or Reset all and con-
Select Reset all values Remove tail-hump cover 2; to
firm.
or Reset individual val. do so, unhook fixing 3.
If Reset automatically
and confirm.
is selected, the on-board
Installing tail-hump cover
4
80
Operation
Operation
Push the rider's seat cover 1 Insert rider's seat 1 into the fix-
forward slightly on the seat ing 4 at the front and position z
cushion surface and expose it.
tab 2. Push the rider's seat cover 1
Remove bolt 3. forward slightly on the seat
Lift up the rider's seat 1 at the cushion surface and expose
rear and unhook fixing 4. tab 2.
Place the seat, upholstered Position and install bolt 3.
side down, on a clean surface.
z
82
4
Operation
TFT display
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
5
83
Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Pure Ride view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
General settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
TFT display
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
My vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 z
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Display software version . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Display licence information . . . . . . . . . 103
General instructions Operate those systems or storing the device above the fuel
5 Warnings
devices only when the traffic tank (e.g. in your jacket pocket).
situation allows for it.
84 If necessary, stop and operate
WARNING NOTICE
the systems or devices when
Using a smartphone during stationary. Depending on the mobile device,
the journey or while the en- the scope of the Connectivity
gine is running Connectivity functions functions may be restricted.
TFT display
TFT display
supplied in the Rider's Manual. the left:
Up-to-date information is avail- Activate the function in accord-
able at: ance with the operation feed-
bmw-motorrad.com back.
All contents of the display are Activate the function to the left
operated using the multi-con- or back.
z
troller 1 and the MENU 2 rocker Go back to the View menu
button. after settings.
Depending on the context, the In the View menu, change up a
following functions are possible. level.
In the My Vehicle menu: ad-
Multi-controller functions vance one menu screen.
Turn the multi-controller
upwards: Tilt the multi-controller to
the right:
Move the cursor upwards in
lists. Activate the function in accord-
Adjust settings. ance with the operation feed-
Increase volume. back.
Confirm selection. Press and hold the top part Operating instructions in
5 Confirm settings. of the MENU rocker button: the main menu
Advance a menu step. In the View menu: call up
86
Scroll to the right in lists. Pure Ride view.
In the My Vehicle menu: ad- In Pure Ride view: change op-
vance one menu screen. erating focus to the Navigator.
TFT display
Display Pure Ride view
Meaning of the operating
instructions: Press and hold rocker button
MENU up.
Operating instruction 1: the left
end has been reached. z
Operating instruction 2: it is
possible to scroll to the right.
Operating instruction 3: it is
possible to scroll down. Meaning of the operating
Operating instruction 4: it is instructions:
possible to scroll to the left. Operating instruction 1: the
Operating instruction 5: the current display is located in a
right end has been reached. hierarchical menu. A submenu
level is shown with a symbol.
Two symbols indicate two or
more submenu levels. The col-
our of the symbol changes de-
Switching functions on Symbol 3 shows that the func- Repeatedly press the multi-
5 and off tion can be switched off. controller 1 briefly to the right
Symbol 4 shows that the func- until the desired menu item is
88 tion can be switched on. highlighted.
Briefly push button 2 down.
Call up the menu
NOTICE
TFT display
TFT display
All necessary information from
the on-board computer for op-
eration on public roads (e.g.
TRIP 1) and trip computer
(e.g. TRIP 2) are available in
z
the TFT display. The informa-
tion can be displayed in the top
status line.
with tyre pressure control
Select the desired entry. (RDC) OE
Briefly press the multi-control- Example of what the system Information from the tyre
ler 1 to the right. statuses mean: pressure control can also be
System status 1: DTC function displayed.
Call up the last menu used is switched on. Select content of the rider info.
In Pure Ride view: press and status line ( 90).
hold the MENU rocker button.
Riding time 1 Select content of the rider
5 info. status line
90 Riding time 2 Call up the Settings,
Display, Status line
content menu.
Break 1 Switch on the desired displays.
It is possible to switch between
TFT display
Average consumption 2
Select and confirm the desired
settings menu.
Turn the multi-controller 1 5 Needle
downwards until the desired NOTICE 6 Secondary indicator 5
setting is highlighted. The Speed Limit Info is not avail-
If there are operating instruc- 91
able if Settings, Racetrack is NOTICE
tions, tilt the multi-controller 1 activated.
to the right. The red engine speed range
If there are no operating in- changes depending on the
Pure Ride view coolant temperature:
structions, tilt the multi-control-
TFT display
ler 1 to the left. Engine speed display The colder the engine, the lower
The setting is saved. the speed at which the red en-
gine speed range starts.
Switching Speed Limit The warmer the engine, the
Info on or off higher the speed at which the
Requirement red engine speed range starts. z
When the operating temperature
Vehicle is connected with a com-
is reached, the display of the red
patible mobile end device. The
engine speed range no longer
BMW Motorrad Connected app
changes.
is installed on the mobile end
device. 1 Scale The upshift recommendation is
dynamically adapted.
2 Lower engine speed range
Go to the Settings, 3 Upper/red engine speed
Display menu. range
Switch Speed Limit Info on 4 Engine speed display unit:
or off.
1000 revolutions per
minute
Range The range is shown together General settings
5 with a warning once the fuel
Adjust the volume
reserve has been reached.
92 After a refuelling stop, range is Connect rider's and passen-
recalculated if the amount of ger's helmet ( 95).
fuel in the tank is greater than Increase volume: turn the
the reserve quantity. multi-controller upwards.
The calculated range is only an Decrease volume: turn the
TFT display
TFT display
German menus are reset:
Call up the Settings, Sys- English Vehicle settings
tem settings, Date and Spanish System settings
time, Time format menu. French Connections
Select the desired setting. Italian Display
Confirm setting. Dutch Information z
Portuguese
Setting units of Existing Bluetooth connections
Russian
measurement Ukrainian are not deleted.
Call up the Settings, Sys- Polish
tem settings, Units menu. Turkish
Bluetooth
The following units of measure- Short-range wireless
ment can be set: Adjusting brightness technology
Distance covered Call up the Settings, The Bluetooth function might not
Pressure Display, Brightness menu. be available in certain countries.
Temperature Adjusting display brightness.
Speed
Consumption
Bluetooth is a short-range Possible sources of During the pairing process, the
5 wireless technology. Bluetooth interference: TFT display searches for other
devices are short-range devices interference zones due to Bluetooth-compatible devices
94 within its reception range. The
transmitting on the license-free transmission masts and similar.
ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, devices with non-compliant conditions that have to be satis-
Medical) between 2.402 GHz Bluetooth implementations fied before the audio system can
and 2.480 GHz. They can be proximity of other Bluetooth- recognise another device are as
operated anywhere in the world compatible devices follows:
TFT display
TFT display
The connection status for mobile Follow the instructions on the in the section entitled "Tech-
end devices is displayed. mobile end device. nical data". ( 225)
Confirm that the code
Connect mobile end matches. Connect rider's and
device The connection is established passenger's helmet
and the connection status up- Pairing ( 94). z
Pairing ( 94).
Activate the mobile end dated. Select Rider's helmet or
device's Bluetooth function If the connection is not Passenger helm. and con-
(see mobile end device's established, consult the firm.
operating instructions). troubleshooting chart in the Make the helmet's communica-
Select Mobile device and section entitled "Technical tion system visible.
confirm. data". ( 225) Select PAIRING NEW HEL-
Select Pair new mobile Depending on the mobile end METS or PAIRING NEW PASS.
device and confirm. device, telephone data is trans- HELM. and confirm.
Mobile end devices are being ferred to the vehicle automatic- Helmets are searched for.
searched for. ally.
Telephone data ( 103)
The Bluetooth symbol To delete an individual connec-
5 flashes in the bottom status tion, select the connection and
line during pairing. confirm.
96 To delete all connections, se-
Helmets found are displayed. lect Delete all connec-
Select and confirm helmet. tions and confirm.
The connection is established
and the connection status up-
TFT display
dated.
If the connection is not
established, consult the
troubleshooting chart in the
section entitled "Technical
z data". ( 225)
If the Bluetooth connection is
not working as expected, con-
sult the troubleshooting chart
in the section entitled "Tech-
nical data". ( 225)
Deleting connections
Call up the Settings, Con-
nections menu.
Select Delete connections.
My vehicle
Start screen 5
1 Check Control display 97
Mode of presentation
( 32)
2 Coolant temperature
( 44)
TFT display
3 Range ( 92)
4 Total distance travelled
5 Service-due indicator
( 56)
6 Rear tyre pressure ( 46)
z
7 On-board voltage ( 205)
8 Front tyre pressure
( 46)
Operating instructions Scrolling through menu with tyre pressure control
5 screens (RDC) OE
TYRE PRESSURE
98
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
For more information on tyre
pressure and Check Control
messages, see the "Displays"
section.
TFT display
NOTICE
TFT display
If the time remaining to the next
service is less than a month or
if the next service is due within z
1000 km, a white CC message is
displayed.
Navigation Operate those systems or Entering destination
5 Warnings
devices only when the traffic address
situation allows for it. Connect mobile end device
100 If necessary, stop and operate
WARNING ( 95).
the systems or devices when Call up the BMW Motorrad
Using a smartphone during stationary. Connected App and start the
the journey or while the en- route guidance.
gine is running Precondition
TFT display
TFT display
can be added using the TFT
display. Select Start route guid- instructions on or off
Call up the Navigation, Fa- ance and confirm. Connect rider's and passen-
vourites menu. ger's helmet ( 95).
Setting route criteria The navigation can be read out
Select and confirm destination.
Call up the Navigation, by a computer voice. For this
Select Start guidance.
Route criteria menu.
z
purpose, Spoken instruc-
Entering special The following criteria can be se- tions must be switched on.
destinations lected: Call up the Navigation,
Special destinations, such as Route type Active route guidance
points of interest, can be dis- Avoid menu.
played on the map. Select desired Route type. Switch Spoken instruc-
Call up the Navigation, Switch desired Avoid on or tions on or off.
POIs menu. off.
The following locations can be The number of avoidances activ- Repeating last spoken
selected: ated is displayed in brackets. instruction
At current location Call up the Navigation,
At destination Active route guidance
menu.
Select Current instruc- end device for media and calls to Select the Now playing, All
5 tion and confirm. maximum before setting off. artists, All albums or All
Adjust the volume ( 92). tracks category for search
102 Media and playback.
Next track: briefly tilt Multi-
Precondition Controller 1 to the right. Select Playlists.
The vehicle is connected to a Last track or start of the cur- You can adjust the following set-
compatible mobile end device rent track: briefly tilt Multi-Con- tings in the Audio options
TFT display
TFT display
between two phone calls. information
Call up the Settings, In-
Telephone data formation, Licences menu.
Go to the Telephone menu.
Accept call: tilt Multi-Control- Depending on the mobile end
ler 1 to the right. device, telephone data may be z
transmitted to the vehicle auto-
Reject call: tilt Multi-Control-
matically once pairing is com-
ler 1 to the left.
plete ( 94).
End the call: tilt Multi-Control-
Phone book: list of contacts
ler 1 to the left.
saved on the mobile end device
Muting Call list: list of calls with the
During active phone calls, the mobile end device
microphone in the helmet can be Favourites: list of favourites
muted. saved on the mobile end device
z
5
TFT display
104
Adjustment
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6
105
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Adjust the clutch lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Adjustment
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
z
Riding height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Swinging arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
DDC calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Mirrors beam headlight means that Brakes
6 Adjusting mirrors
no measures are necessary to
Adjust the handbrake
prevent the headlight beam from
106 dazzling oncoming traffic. lever
Adjustment
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Turn adjuster knob 1 to the
to position 6: largest span
desired position.
between handlebar grip and
brake lever NOTICE
WARNING z
Adjust the clutch lever The adjuster is easier to turn
if you push the clutch lever Adjusting the steering
Adjust the clutch lever damper while riding.
forward.
Risk of accident
WARNING Adjustment options:
Do not attempt to adjust the
Position 1: smallest distance steering damper unless the
Adjusting the clutch lever
between handlebar grip and motorcycle is at a standstill.
while riding
clutch lever
Risk of accident To increase damping: turn ad-
Position 5: largest distance
Adjust the clutch lever only between handlebar grip and justing screw 1 in the direc-
when the motorcycle is at a clutch lever tion A.
standstill.
To reduce damping: turn ad- torcycle. Increase spring pre-
6 justing screw 1 in the direc- load when the vehicle is heavily
tion B. loaded and reduce spring preload
108 accordingly when the vehicle is
Steering damper basic
lightly loaded.
setting
Lifting the motorcycle
Turn adjusting screw until
the limit position in the direc- To adjust the spring preload, an
Adjustment
Adjustment
(reduction of spring preload),
turn adjusting screw 3 using Measure the distance D
toolkit in the direction B. The between the motorcycle seat 1
toolkit includes an appropriate and the axle 2.
adapter that protects the screw
from scratches.
Remove the engine lifter. z
Place the motorcycle on its
Adjusting spring preload stand on firm, even ground.
for rear wheel Subject the motorcycle to load
with a rider, and possibly with
without Dynamic Damping
luggage.
Control (DDC) OE
WARNING With the assistance of a
Place the motorcycle on its second person, measure
Spring preload setting and stand on firm, even ground. the distance D between
spring-strut damping setting the points 1 and 2 again
Lift motorcycle with engine
not matched. and calculate the difference
lifter until there is no load on
Impaired handling. the rear wheel. (compression) between the
Adjust spring-strut damping to measured values.
suit spring preload.
Impaired handling. Place the motorcycle on its
6 Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload
Adjust spring-strut damping to stand on firm, even ground.
suit spring preload. Lift motorcycle with engine
110 lifter until there is no load on
Suspension compression at Loosen screw 1 with toolkit.
rear wheel the rear wheel.
To reduce compression (in-
crease of spring preload), turn Switch on the ignition.
35±2 mm (Road use with rider
adjusting ring 2 in the direc- Start the engine to avoid dis-
85 kg)
charging the battery.
Adjustment
6 Nm
Adjustment
30±2 mm (Racing use with which the motorcycle is ridden
rider 85 kg) and to suit spring preload.
Measure the distance D An uneven surface requires
between the motorcycle seat 1 softer damping than a smooth
and the axle 2. surface.
Remove the engine lifter. An increase in spring preload z
Place the motorcycle on its requires firmer damping, a re-
stand on firm, even ground. duction in spring preload re-
Subject the motorcycle to load quires softer damping.
with a rider, and possibly with
luggage. Adjusting compression-
With the assistance of a stage damping for front
second person, measure wheel
the distance D between To reduce compression (in-
without Dynamic Damping
the points 1 and 2 again crease of spring preload), turn
Control (DDC) OE
and calculate the difference screw 1 using toolkit in the dir-
(compression) between the ection A.
measured values. To increase compression (re-
duction of spring preload), turn
so that the mark 2 points at a
6 larger scale value.
To reduce damping: turn ad-
112 justing screw using the toolkit
so that the mark 2 points at a
smaller scale value.
Compression stage, ba-
Adjustment
Adjust compression-stage Position 5 (Road use with rider Adjust rebound-stage damping
damping using the adjusting 85 kg) using the adjusting screw 1
screw 1 and the yellow scale Position 7 (Racing use with and red scale on the right fork
z on the left fork leg. rider 85 kg) leg.
Adjustment
setting, front
tion +, then turn in direction –
Position 5 (Road use with rider Adjust the compression-stage for 5 clicks. (Road use with
85 kg) damping by using the adjusting rider 85 kg)
Position 5 (Racing use with screw 1. Turn adjusting screw 1 until
rider 85 kg) the limit position in the direc- z
tion +, then turn in direction –
Adjusting compression- for 3 clicks. (Racing use with
stage damping for rear rider 85 kg)
wheel
Adjusting rebound-stage
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC) OE damping for rear wheel
without Dynamic Damping
Place the motorcycle on its Control (DDC) OE
stand on firm, even ground.
To increase damping: turn the
adjusting screw in the direction
+ with the toolkit.
6 CAUTION Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
114 Hot exhaust system
Risk of burn injury Turn adjuster knob until the
Do not touch a hot exhaust limit position in the direc-
system. tion A, then turn in direction B
for 3 clicks. (Racing use with
Place the motorcycle on its rider 85 kg)
Adjustment
Adjustment
will not be dealt with in detail
here. If you are in doubt as to Loosen clamping bolts 1. Measure and adjust gap di-
whether you would be able to mension D at traction strut 1.
To increase the riding height,
complete this work, contact a
turn the adjusting screw 2 in
specialist workshop, preferably a Traction strut gap di-
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
the direction A.
mension to compensate z
To reduce the riding height,
the swinging arm pivot point
Adjusting riding height at turn the adjusting screw 2 in
setting
the traction strut the direction B.
9.5 mm (Basic setting)
Place the motorcycle on its Traction strut length
stand on firm, even ground. 12.5 mm (Position 2)
Lift motorcycle with engine 13 mm (Position 3)
lifter, so that there is no load 87.5 mm (Basic setting)
Tighten the clamping bolts 1.
on the rear wheel swinging 86...91 mm (Adjustment
arm. range) Clamping bolt at adjust-
Secure the motorcycle against ing strut
Adjust riding height to the
falling over. swinging arm pivot point 8 Nm
setting:
Remove the engine lifter. Adjusting swinging arm
6 with Dynamic Damping Control pivot point
(DDC) OE Place the motorcycle on its
116
Calibrating DDC ( 118). stand on firm, even ground.
Lift motorcycle with an engine
Swinging arm lifter or another suitable jack,
with Race package OE so that there is no load on the
Adjustment
Adjustment
Install nut 2 with washer 1 and
tighten with specified torque;
counter-hold the swinging arm
axle while doing so. z
Nut on swinging arm axle
DDC calibration
Adjustment
Riding
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 z
Shifting gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Gearshift light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Safety information comply with the instructions on
7 Rider's equipment
loading. WARNING
enclosed space.
Boots bear in mind that various bound-
This applies even to short ary conditions can adversely af- Risk of burn injury
z fect the handling of your motor-
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorised cycle: CAUTION
BMW Motorrad dealer will be Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system Engine and exhaust system
glad to advise you on the correct become very hot when the
clothing for every purpose. Imbalanced load
vehicle is in use
Loose clothing
Loading Risk of burn injury
Insufficient tyre pressure
When you park the vehicle
Poor tyre tread
WARNING make sure that no-one and no
Etc.
objects can come into contact
Handling adversely affected with the hot engine and ex-
Risk of poisoning
by overloading and imbal- haust system.
anced loads Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
Risk of falling
and odourless but highly toxic.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
Catalytic converter Risk of overheating Do not tamper with the vehicle
If misfiring causes unburned fuel in any way that could result in 7
to enter the catalytic converter, ATTENTION tuned performance.
121
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
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
Do not attempt to start or run fire
the engine with a spark-plug Do not allow the engine to idle Always before riding
cap disconnected.
z
unnecessarily. off:
Stop the engine immediately if Ride away immediately after Check operation of the brake
it misfires. starting the engine. system.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Check operation of the lights
Comply with all specified main- Tampering and signalling equipment.
tenance intervals.
Checking clutch function
ATTENTION
( 186).
ATTENTION Tampering with the motor- Checking tyre tread depth
cycle (e.g. engine manage- ( 189).
Unburned fuel in catalytic
ment ECU, throttle valves, Check that bags and luggage
converter
clutch) are securely held in place.
Damage to catalytic converter
Damage to the affected parts,
Note the points listed for
failure of safety-relevant func-
protection of the catalytic
tions, voiding of warranty
converter.
At every third refuelling Select neutral or, if a gear is
7 stop engaged, pull the clutch lever.
122 Checking engine oil level NOTICE
( 179).
Checking front brake pad thick- You cannot start the motorcycle
ness ( 182). with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
Checking rear brake pad thick-
Riding
Riding
ABS self-diagnosis ABS self-diagnosis not
Phase 1 BMW Motorrad Integral ABS per- completed
All indicator and warning lights forms self-diagnosis to ensure its z
are switched on. operability. Self-diagnosis starts The ABS function is not avail-
After a longer vehicle standstill automatically when you switch on able because self-diagnosis
period, an animation is displayed the ignition. did not complete. (The motor-
when the system starts up. cycle has to reach a defined
Phase 1 minimum speed for the wheel
Phase 2 Test of the diagnosis-compat- sensors to be checked: min
The 'General' warning light ible system components with 5 km/h)
changes from red to yellow. the vehicle at a standstill. If an indicator showing an ABS
ABS indicator and warning fault appears when ABS self-dia-
Phase 3 light flashes. gnosis completes:
All the indicator and warning
You can continue to ride. Bear
lights switched on in the initial Phase 2
in mind that neither the ABS
phase are switched off in reverse Test of the wheel-speed function nor the integral brak-
sequence. sensors as the vehicle pulls ing function is available.
away from rest.
Have the fault rectified as DTC indicator and warning is not available or the function-
7 quickly as possible by a light flashes slowly. ality might be subject to certain
specialist workshop, preferably restrictions.
124 an authorised BMW Motorrad DTC self-diagnosis Have the fault rectified as
Retailer. completed quickly as possible by a
The DTC symbol no longer specialist workshop, preferably
DTC self-diagnosis shows. an authorised BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad DTC performs Retailer.
Riding
Riding
No full load (Odometer reading
Tyres
0...1000 km) NOTICE
New tyres have a smooth sur- z
Note the mileage after which face. This must be roughened by
the running-in check should be Whenever the Pro shift assist-
riding in a restrained manner at ant shifts gears, cruise control
carried out. various heel angles until the tyres is automatically disengaged for
Mileage until the are run in. This running in pro- safety reasons.
running-in check cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
500...1200 km
WARNING
Brake pads
New tyres losing grip on wet
New brake pads have to be run roads and at extreme bank
in before they can achieve their angles
optimum friction levels. The Risk of accident
reduced braking effect can be
Ride carefully and avoid ex-
compensated for by greater pres-
tremely sharp inclines.
sure on the brake lever.
at engine speeds close to the Gearshift light
7 limits at which the governor
Gearshift light
cuts in to limit engine rpm.
126 Shift assistance is not available
in the following situations:
With clutch lever pulled.
Shift lever not in its initial posi-
tion
Riding
Riding
How can stopping brakes due to overheating
idly as possible and with the
distance be minimised? rider's full force applied to the Use both front and rear brakes,
Each time the brakes are applied, brake levers; under these circum- and make use of the engine's z
a load distribution shift takes stances, the dynamic shift in load braking effect as well.
place with the load shifting for- distribution cannot keep pace
ward from the rear to the front with the increase in deceleration Wet and dirty brakes
wheel. The sharper the vehicle and the tyres cannot transmit Wetness and dirt on the brake
decelerates, the more load is the full braking force to the sur- discs and the brake pads dimin-
shifted to the front wheel. The face of the road. In the absence ish braking efficiency.
higher the wheel load, the more of load on the wheel the ABS Delayed braking action or poor
braking force can be transmitted. has to intervene to prevent the braking efficiency must be
To optimise stopping distance, front wheel from locking even if reckoned with in the following
apply the front brakes rapidly and the brakes are applied only very situations:
keep on increasing the force you lightly. This leads to a reduced Riding in the rain or through
apply to the brake lever. This braking effect. puddles of water.
makes the best possible use of After the vehicle has been
the dynamic increase in load at washed.
Riding on salted or gritted ABS Pro Possibility of a fall not
7 roads. Physical limits applicable to precluded
After work has been carried on motorcycling Although ABS Pro and
128 the brakes, due to traces of oil Dynamic Brake Control provide
or grease. WARNING the rider with valuable assistance
Riding on dirt-covered surfaces and constitutes a huge advance
or off-road. Braking when cornering in safety for braking with
Risk of crash despite ABS Pro the motorcycle banked for
Riding
Riding
under the stand is level and
the braking process. ATTENTION
firm.
NOTICE Extend the side stand and prop Engine operation with leaded z
the motorcycle on the stand. fuel
ABS Pro was not developed to
enhance individual braking per- Damage to catalytic converter
ATTENTION
formance with the motorcycle Do not attempt to run the
banked into corners. Additional weight placing vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
strain on the side stand with metallic additives (e.g.
Parking your Risk of damage to parts if vehicle manganese or iron).
motorcycle topples Observe the maximum ethanol
Do not sit or lean on the content of the fuel.
Side stand vehicle while it is propped on
Switch off the engine. the side stand.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
If the camber of the roadway
should always face uphill; se-
permits, turn the handlebars all
lect 1st gear.
the way to the left.
Clean plastic surfaces immedi-
7 Recommended fuel
grade
ately after contact with fuel.
130 Make sure the ground is level
Super Plus, unleaded Refuelling and firm and place the motor-
(max. 5 % ethanol, E5) cycle on its side stand.
WARNING
98 ROZ/RON
93 AKI Fuel is highly flammable NOTICE
Riding
Risk of fire and explosion The fuel tank capacity can only
Alternative fuel grade
Do not smoke. Never bring be used to the full with the mo-
z a naked flame near the fuel torcycle standing on the side
Super unleaded (limita- tank. stand.
tions in terms of power
and consumption). (max- WARNING
imum 10 % ethanol,
Escape of fuel due to heat-
E10)
induced expansion if fuel
95 ROZ/RON
tank is overfilled
90 AKI
Risk of falling
Pay attention to the following Do not overfill the fuel tank.
symbols in the fuel filler cap
and on the fuel pump: ATTENTION
Wetting of plastic surfaces Open protective flap 1.
by fuel Unlock the fuel tank cap 2 of
Damage to the surfaces (surfaces the fuel tank by turning the ig-
become unsightly or dull)
nition key clockwise and open Securing motorcycle
up. NOTICE
for transportation 7
The "usable fuel capacity" spe- Make sure that all components 131
cified in the technical data is the that might come into contact
quantity that the fuel tank could with straps used to secure the
hold if refilled after it had been motorcycle are adequately pro-
run dry and the engine had cut tected against scratching. Use
out due to a lack of fuel.
Riding
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
Usable fuel capacity
z
Riding
After transport, position fork
partition 2 and install bolts 1.
z
z
7
Riding
134
On the race track
Displays for racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Deactivating intelligent emergency
8
call when riding on the race 135
LAPTIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle settings for racing . . . . . . . . . 140
Gearshift-pattern reverser . . . . . . . . . . 158
RACE PRO riding modes . . . . . . . . . . 141
tion
4 Engine speed display
5 Maximum braking deceler-
ation
6 Current braking decelera-
tion
7 Maximum lean angle
z 8 Current lean angle
9 Unit for rpm display: 1000
revolutions per minute
Sport 2 display
1 with riding modes Pro OE 8
DTC Adapting ( 145). 137
2 Maximum DTC torque re-
duction
3 Current DTC torque reduc-
tion
difference between the last lap shows without a lap number, this
time and the reference time is means that it comes from a re-
not displayed, but rather the cording that has been deleted.
difference between the cur- The warning about faulty lights
rent lap time and the reference Vehicle settings for can be suppressed when riding
time. on a race track.
racing
Best-ever lap Activating configuration with riding modes Pro OE
z The best-ever lap (Best ever) for the race track The rpm of the Pit Lane Limiter
is the fastest of all recorded laps can be adjusted ( 144).
Go to Settings menu and
and is updated once a faster lap activate Racetrack. With RACE PRO CONFIGURA-
has been recorded. Select Configuration. TION, vehicle parameters can be
The best-ever lap remains adjusted in detail ( 141).
stored in memory even if the NOTICE
recorded laps are deleted. This Light warnings: if the turn in-
The Connectivity functions Me-
means that other races can dicators or number plate carrier
dia, Telephone and Naviga-
subsequently be timed and are removed in preparation for a
tion are deactivated by switch-
the lap times of those races race-track session, the vehicle
ing on the race track functions.
electronics detect a bulb fail- The following parameters can be the RACE, RACE PRO 1,
ure and the appropriate warning adjusted: RACE PRO 2 and RACE PRO 3 8
message appears on the display. Engine riding modes.
If Light warnings is deactiv- 141
Engine Brake
ated, the warning message is If RACE PRO riding mode is de-
Traction (DTC)
suppressed. activated, all pre-defined riding
Wheelie (DTC)
modes are available again and
ABS
RACE PRO riding the ROAD riding mode is selec-
148
Install mirror
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground. z
Remove trim panel mounting.
Carefully thread in cable for Install nuts 1 and 2 on the rear Connect connector for right
turn indicators. of the fairing using the appro- turn indicator 1 and left turn
Place left and right mirrors in priate torque. indicator 2.
the mountings 1.
Mirror to front panel car-
rier
z Thread-locking compound:
mechanical
8 Nm
ATTENTION
Remove screws 1 and 2.
Removal of the number plate Unclip left and right rear trim
carrier panels carefully in the direc-
Voiding of homologation for rid- tion of arrow. Remove cable strap 1.
ing on public roads
Disconnect connector for num-
8 ber plate light 2 and left turn
indicator 3.
152
NOTICE
If the number-plate carrier is re-
moved in preparation for a race-
track session, the electronics de-
On the race track
Carefully unclip left and right Install screws 1. Thread in cable for right turn
rear trim panels 1, first hori- indicator 1, left turn indicator 2
Number plate carrier on
zontally 2, then vertically 3. and number plate light 3.
rear frame
2 Nm
Thread-locking compound:
Clean the thread 1. Micro-encapsulated
Pull off protective cap 2 and 8 Nm
slide on the gearshift rod 4. Push on protective cap 5.
Remove bolt 3 with washer.
z
8
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Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Dynamic Brake Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Tyre pressure control (RDC) . . . . . . . 170
Shift assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Hill Start Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 z
General instructions may therefore lead to fault to turn and directional stability
9 To find out more about engineer-
messages. is maintained irrespective of the
condition of the road surface.
162 ing, go to: How does ABS work?
bmw-motorrad.com/techno- What are the effects of
The amount of braking force that
logy surface irregularities?
can be transferred to the road
depends on factors that include Humps and surface irregularit-
Antilock Brake System ies can cause the wheels to lose
the coefficient of friction of the
Engineering details
(ABS) road surface. Loose stones, ice contact temporarily with the road
Partially integral brakes and snow or a wet road all have surface; if this happens the brak-
Your motorcycle is equipped with much lower coefficients of friction ing force that can be transmit-
partially integral brakes. Both than a clean, dry asphalt surface. ted to the road can drop to zero.
front and rear brakes are applied The lower the coefficient of fric- If the rider brakes in this situ-
when you pull the handbrake tion, the longer the braking dis- ation, the ABS has to reduce the
lever. The footbrake lever acts tance. brake pressure in order to ensure
only on the rear brake. If the rider increases braking driving stability when resuming
pressure to the extent that brak- contact with the road. Up to this
z point, BMW Motorrad Integral
ATTENTION ing force exceeds the maximum
transferable limit, the wheels start ABS assumes an extremely low
Attempted burn-out despite to lock and the motorcycle loses coefficient of friction (gravel, ice,
Integral braking function its directional stability; a fall is snow) so that the road wheels
Damage to rear brake and clutch imminent. Before this situation turn in every conceivable situ-
Burn-out must only occur from can occur, ABS intervenes and ation and so ensure driving sta-
a vehicle standstill. Burn-out adapts braking pressure to the bility. As soon as is registers the
is not proper vehicle use and maximum transferable braking actual circumstances, the system
force, so the wheels continue reacts instantly and adjusts brak-
ing force accordingly to achieve Rear wheel lift What is the design
optimum braking. Where there is a high level of baseline for ABS? 9
adhesion between the tyres Within the limits imposed by 163
What feedback does
and road, the front wheel is physics, the ABS ensures dir-
the rider receive from only blocked very late or not at ectional stability on any surface.
the BMW Motorrad all even when the brakes are The system is not optimised for
Race ABS? applied forcefully. Consequently, special requirements that apply
If the ABS has to reduce braking ABS does not intervene until under extreme competitive situ-
Engineering details
force on account of the circum- very late, if at all. Under these ations on the track. The driving
stances described above, vibra- circumstances the rear wheel behaviour should be adapted to
tion is perceptible through the can lift off the ground, and the actual driving skills and the road
brake lever. outcome can be a highsiding conditions.
When the brake lever is pulled, situation in which the motorcycle
brake pressure is also built up can flip over. Special situations
at the rear wheel by the integral The speeds of the front and rear
function. If the brake pedal is WARNING wheels are compared as one
depressed after the brake lever Rear wheel lift due to severe means of detecting a wheel's z
is pulled, the brake pressure built braking incipient tendency to lock. If
up beforehand is perceptible as Risk of falling the system registers implaus-
counter-pressure sooner than is ible values for a lengthy period
When you brake sharply, bear
the case when the brake pedal is the ABS function is deactivated
in mind that ABS control can-
depressed either before or at the for safety reasons and an ABS
not always be relied on to pre-
same time as the brake lever is fault message is issued. Self-dia-
vent the rear wheel from lifting
pulled. gnosis has to complete before
clear of the ground.
fault messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the What is the role of regular Invariably, the rider bears re-
9 BMW Motorrad Race ABS, ex- servicing? sponsibility for assessing road
ceptional riding conditions can and traffic conditions and ad-
164 lead to a fault message being is- opting his or her style of riding
WARNING
sued. accordingly.
Exceptional riding Brake system not regularly Do not take risks that would
conditions: serviced. negate the additional margin of
Heating up with the motorcycle Risk of accident safety offered by this system.
Engineering details
Engineering details
Race riding mode. ABS Pro can
As the motorcycle is heeled over be individually adjusted in the can be altered on the back wheel
more and more as it banks into Race Pro riding modes. separately.
a corner, an increasingly strict A spring travel sensor (racing
limit is imposed on the brake- Dynamic Damping accessory) has to be installed
pressure gradient for the start of on the front forks for separate
brake application. This slows the Control (DDC) compression-stage and rebound-
build-up of brake pressure to a with Dynamic Damping Control stage adjustment of the damping
corresponding degree. Addition- (DDC) OE values for the front suspension.
ally, pressure modulation is more
uniform across the range of ABS DDC Calibration is necessary if a z
intervention. Via ride height sensors, DDC de- spring travel sensor has been
tects movements in the chassis installed on the front forks, an
Advantages for the rider and suspension and responds by existing ride-height sensor on the
The advantages of ABS Pro for adjusting the EDC valves. The rear spring strut replaced, or the
the rider are sensitive response chassis and suspension will thus height of the suspension altered.
and high braking and directional be adapted to the characteristics Calibration is started in the
stability combined with best-case of the terrain. Settings, Vehicle settings,
DDC calibration menu.
Dynamic Traction the danger of overheating when With DTC, the speeds of
9 Control (DTC) using unsuitable tyres on the the front and rear wheels are
race track. compared and the angle of heel
166 How does Dynamic taken into account as one means
Traction Control work? WARNING of detecting the rear wheel's
DTC takes the vehicle tilt into Risky riding incipient tendency to spin or slip
accounts, conveniently controls Risk of accident despite DTC sideways.
it and is useful for improving lap
Engineering details
Engineering details
ROAD Torque, throttle response
out).
DYNAMIC and overrun acoustics
Heating up with the motorcycle
on an auxiliary stand, in neutral RACE In the RAIN riding mode: soft
or with a gear engaged. throttle response, reduced
with riding modes Pro OE torque in low gears, overrun
When riding on a slippery sur- RACE PRO 1 acoustics not active.
face, never snap the throttle grip RACE PRO 2 In the ROAD and DYNAMIC
fully closed without pulling the RACE PRO 3 riding modes: optimum throttle
clutch at the same time. En- response, reduced torque in
gine braking torque can cause When activated, the RACE PRO low gears, overrun acoustics z
the rear wheel to skid, with a cor- riding modes replace the RAIN, active.
responding loss of stability. The ROAD and DYNAMIC riding In the RACE riding mode: op-
BMW Motorrad DTC is unable to modes. timum throttle response, max-
control a situation of this nature. A coordinated setting for the sys- imum torque, overrun acoustics
tems Engine, Engine Brake, active.
DTC, Wheelie (DTC), ABS and
DDC is available for each riding
mode.
with riding modes Pro OE may be slightly reduced accel- Wheelie possible; optimum
9 Additionally in the RACE PRO eration on dry roads. drive.
riding modes: soft throttle re- In the DYNAMIC riding mode:
168 high performance on dry roads. with riding modes Pro OE
sponse, maximum torque, over-
run acoustics active. In the event of poor road con- In the RACE PRO riding modes
ditions, optimum stability can- with setting 1: high Wheelie
Braking effect of the engine not be guaranteed. possible. The rider must de-
In the RAIN and ROAD riding In the RACE riding mode: max- celerate the rear wheel them-
Engineering details
modes: maximum braking ef- imum performance. In the selves in order to prevent the
fect of the engine. event of a poor road or when Wheelie. The system only in-
In the DYNAMIC and RACE using unsuitable tyres, for ex- tervenes late.
riding modes: moderate brak- ample touring tyres, stabil- In the RACE PRO riding modes
ing effect of the engine. ity may be impaired. In the with setting 0: the system is
RACE PRO riding modes, trac- deactivated.
with riding modes Pro OE tion control can be finely ad-
Additionally in the RACE PRO justed using the DTC rocker ABS
riding modes: minimal braking button while riding to ensure The rear wheel lift-off assistant
z effect of the engine. optimum performance. is active in the RAIN, ROAD
and DYNAMIC riding modes.
Traction control (DTC) Wheelie (DTC) – lifting of the In RAIN, ROAD, and DYNAMIC
In the RAIN riding mode: max- front wheel riding modes, the ABS is set to
imum stability on wet roads. In the RAIN riding mode: on-road mode.
There may be reduced acceler- maximum stability. Efforts are In the RACE riding mode, ABS
ation on dry roads. made to suppress a Wheelie. is tailored to race track opera-
In the ROAD riding mode: high In the ROAD, DYNAMIC and tion.
stability on dry roads. There RACE riding modes: shallow
with riding modes Pro OE Mode changes Dynamic Brake Control
In the RACE PRO riding The riding mode can be changed with riding modes Pro OE 9
modes: the use of ABS can be while the vehicle is stationary 169
adjusted individually. with the ignition on. It is possible Dynamic Brake Control
to change it while driving under function
with Dynamic Damping Control
the following conditions:
(DDC) OE
No drive torque on the rear NOTICE
DDC wheel.
Engineering details
In the RAIN and ROAD riding No brake pressure in the brake The Dynamic Brake Control func-
modes: setting of the damper system. tion is active in all riding modes.
characteristics for comfortable It can only be deactivated in the
riding. The following steps must be RACE PRO riding modes by indi-
In the DYNAMIC riding mode: taken to change the riding mode: vidually adjusting the ABS.
setting of the damper charac- Close the throttle twistgrip.
teristics for sporty riding. Release the brake levers. The Dynamic Brake Control
In the RACE riding mode: set- Deactivate the cruise control. function assists the rider during
ting of the damper characterist- emergency braking.
The desired riding mode is ini- Detection of emergency z
ics for riding on the race track.
tially preselected. The mode braking
with riding modes Pro OE change does not take place until Emergency braking is detected
In the RACE PRO riding the systems in question are all in when the front brake is actu-
modes: the damper the appropriate state. ated quickly and forcefully.
characteristics can be adjusted The selection menu does not
individually. disappear from the display un-
til the mode change has taken
place.
Behaviour during emergency If, during the intervention of Tyre pressure control
9 braking the Dynamic Brake Control, (RDC)
If emergency braking is initiated the gas is closed (throttle grip
170 position < 5 %), the engine with tyre pressure control
at a speed above 10 km/h, the
Dynamic Brake Control takes torque requested by the ABS (RDC) OE
effect in addition to the ABS brake system is restored.
Function
function. If emergency braking
finishes and the throttle A sensor integrated into each
If partial braking at high brake
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Engineering details
table on the back cover of the
An error message is issued if temperature as well as on the
Rider's Manual. Then use the
wheels without sensors are fit- style of riding and the duration of
air-line gauge at a service station
ted to a vehicle equipped with an the ride.
to compensate for the difference
RDC control unit.
The tyre pressures between the RDC reading and
Tyre pressure ranges are shown in the TFT the value in the table.
The RDC control unit display as temperature
distinguishes between three tyre compensated and always Example
pressure ranges matched to the refer to the following tyre air
temperature: z
vehicle:
Filling pressure within the per- According to the Rider's
20 °C
missible tolerance Manual, the tyre pressure
The air lines available to the pub- should be the following value:
Filling pressure in the limit lic in petrol stations and motor-
range of the permissible tol- 2.5 bar
way service areas have gauges
erance that do not compensate for tem- The following display is shown
Filling pressure outside permit- perature; the reading shown by in the TFT display:
ted tolerance a gauge of this nature is the 2.3 bar
temperature-dependent tyre-air
Advantages this position until the gearshift is
9 Example
70-80 % of all gearshifts on a completed. It is not necessary
trip can be done without using to increase the force applied to
172 the shift lever while shifting is
Missing: the clutch.
Less relative movement in progress. Once the gearshift
0.2 bar
between rider and passenger has completed the shift lever
The tester on the filling station because the shift pauses are has to be fully released before
shows: shorter. another gearshift with the Pro
Engineering details
2.4 bar It is not necessary to close the shift assistant can take place.
throttle valve when shifting un- Constantly maintain the corres-
The tyre pressure must be in-
der acceleration. ponding load condition (throttle
creased to the following value
When braking and downshifting grip position) before and during
to reach the correct tyre pres-
(throttle valve closed), engine gear shifts using the Gear Shift
sure:
speed is adjusted by blipping Assistant Pro. A change in the
2.6 bar position of the throttle twistgrip
the throttle.
Shift time is shorter than a during a gearshift can cause the
Shift assistant gearshift with clutch actuation. function to abort and/or lead to a
z missed shift. The shift assistant
Shift assistant Pro
In order for the system to identify Pro provides no assistance for
Your vehicle is equipped with a the gear change if the rider de-
shift assistant, a system originally a request for a gearshift, the rider
has to move the shift lever from clutches.
developed for racing and now ad-
its idle position in the desired dir- Downshifting
apted for riding on public roads.
It permits upshifts and downshifts ection against the force of the Downshifting is assisted until
without declutching or closing spring through a certain "over- maximum rpm for the target
the throttle in virtually all load and travel" at ordinary speed or rap- gear to be selected is reached.
rpm ranges. idly and keep the shift lever in This prevents overrevving.
ally with the ABS brake system release when driving off. More
Maximum engine speed
without the driver having to con- torque is required for driving off 9
stantly operate the brake lever. which also requires the rider to
Pressure in the rear brake sys- turn the throttle grip again. 173
max 14600 min-1
tem is built up when Hill Start
with power reduction OE Control is activated in order to Behaviour when the
max 14600 min-1 keep the motorcycle stationary motorcycle rolls or slips
Upshifting on an incline. If the motorcycle rolls when Hill
Engineering details
The brake pressure in the brake Start Control is activated, the
The shift assistant provides
system is dependent on the brake pressure is increased.
no assistance if engine speed
drops below idle during an up- gradient. If the rear wheel slips, the
shift. Effect of an incline on brake brake is released again after
pressure and drive-off approx. 1 m. This prevents,
behaviour for example, slipping due to a
Idle speed blocked rear wheel.
If the motorcycle is stopped on
a gentle incline, only low brake
Releasing brake when
1270 min-1 (Engine at regular pressure is built up. In this z
stopping the engine or
operating temperature) case, the brakes are quickly
timeout
released when driving off. The
motorcycle can be moved off Hill Start Control is deactivated
Hill Start Control when the engine is stopped us-
more gently. It is not necessary
Hill Start Control function to turn the throttle grip again. ing the emergency-off switch,
Hill Start Control assistant pre- If the motorcycle is stopped when the side stand is folded out
vents the motorcycle from rolling on a steep incline, high brake or after timeout (10 minutes).
backwards uncontrolled on gradi- pressure is built up. In this In addition to the indicator and
ents by intervening specific- case, the brakes take longer to warning lights, the rider should
be made aware that Hill Start
9 Control has been deactivated by
the following behaviour:
174 Brake warning jolt
The brake is released briefly
and reactivated immediately.
This creates a jolt which the
rider feels.
Engineering details
NOTICE
The holding pressure is released
immediately without a brake
warning jolt as soon as the
ignition is switched off.
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
10
175
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Diagnostic connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Front-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Maintenance
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 z
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Rims and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Body panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
General instructions Toolkit 2 Adjusting spring preload
10 The "Maintenance" chapter de-
for front wheel ( 108).
with Dynamic Damping
176 scribes straightforward proced-
Control (DDC) OE
ures for checking and replacing
Adjusting spring preload
certain wear parts.
for rear wheel ( 110).
Special tightening torques are lis-
3 Reversible screwdriver
ted as applicable. The tightening
blade
Maintenance
Maintenance
stage damping for rear companying use of centre
wheel ( 113). stand or auxiliary stand Use basic stand (83 30 0 402
4 Replacement fuses Risk of damage to parts if vehicle 241) with the adapters (83 30
7.5 A topples 2 152 839).
15 A Place the motorcycle on its
5 Plastic cap centre stand or another auxili- z
Adjusting spring preload ary stand before lifting the front
for front wheel ( 108). wheel with the BMW Motorrad
6 Torx wrench, T30 front-wheel stand.
Removing and installing Place the motorcycle
trim panel components. on an auxiliary stand;
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad auxiliary
stand.
Installing the rear-wheel stand Insert service adapter (83 30
( 178). 2 152 840) 1 into the front
suspension on left and right.
Rear-wheel stand
10 Installing the rear-wheel
178 stand
Maintenance
Maintenance
Install service adapters (83 30 Turn brackets 2 with the long Engage the rear-wheel stand in
2 152 841) 1 in the rear wheel sides facing outwards. the rear wheel swinging arm
swinging arm on left and right Adjust adapters 3 to the width and apply even pressure to
and tighten to the specified of the service adapters used in push it down to the ground.
torque. the rear wheel swinging arm. z
Set the height of the rear- Engine oil
Swinging-arm adapter to
wheel stand to raise the rear Checking engine oil level
rear wheel swinging arm
wheel slightly clear of the
20 Nm ground. ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of oil level
reading, because oil level is
temperature-dependent (the
higher the temperature, the
higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Check the oil level only
10 after a lengthy ride or when
the engine is at operating
180 temperature.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
Maintenance
Maintenance
components of the engine, Checking function of
BMW Motorrad recommends brakes
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC
Operate brake lever.
Ultimate oil.
The pressure point must be
approx. 4.5 l (with filter clearly perceptible.
change) z
Press the footbrake lever.
If the oil level is below the min- The pressure point must be
imum mark: Remove cap 1 of the oil filler
clearly perceptible.
Topping up the engine oil opening.
If pressure points are not clearly
( 181). perceptible:
ATTENTION
If the oil level is above the max- Use of insufficient engine oil ATTENTION
imum mark: or too much engine oil
Have the oil level corrected Work on brake system not
Engine damage
by a specialist workshop, in compliance with correct
Always make sure that the oil procedure
preferably an authorised
level is correct.
BMW Motorrad dealer. Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
10 tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
182
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
Retailer.
Maintenance
Maintenance
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per- Visually inspect the brake pads
Brake-pad wear limit,
missible thickness. to ascertain their thickness.
rear
Viewing direction: from the rear
Have the brake pads replaced
toward brake pads 1. min 0.9 mm (friction pad only,
by a specialist workshop,
without backing plate.)
z
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer. If the brake pads are worn:
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
10 WARNING
Maintenance
Adjust the riding mode imme-
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check the brake-fluid level at Check the brake fluid level in
Brake fluid level, rear
regular intervals. the brake fluid tank rear 1.
Have the defect rectified as NOTICE
quickly as possible by a spe- Brake fluid, DOT4
z
cialist workshop, preferably an Wear of the brake pads causes The brake fluid level must
authorised BMW Motorrad Re- the brake fluid level in the reser- not fall below the MIN mark.
tailer. voir to sink. (Brake-fluid reservoir, hori-
zontal)
Checking the brake-fluid
If the brake fluid level drops be-
level, rear brakes low the permitted level:
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
If no increase in force with in-
10 WARNING
creasing actuation is perceptible:
Not enough brake fluid in Have the clutch checked by a
186
brake fluid tank specialist workshop, preferably
Considerably reduced braking an authorised BMW Motorrad
power due to air in the brake Retailer.
system
Checking clutch-lever
Maintenance
Maintenance
Coolant
Check the coolant level in ex-
Check coolant level
Loosen lock nut 1. pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-
Place the motorcycle on its tion: From in front toward the
To increase clutch play: screw stand on firm, even ground.
adjusting screw 2 into the inside of the right side panel.
handlebar fitting.
Turn the handlebars all the way z
to left.
To reduce clutch play: un-
screw adjusting screw 2 from
the handlebar fitting.
NOTICE
The distance between lock nut
and nut (measured internally)
must not exceed 14 mm.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad Retailer, should
Top up coolant Impaired handling characteristics
10 of the motorcycle, shorter useful
tyre life
188 Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Maintenance
WARNING
2.5 bar (One-up, with cold
Incorrect tyre pressure tyre)
preferably by an authorised locations of the marks are indic-
Tyre pressure, front
BMW Motorrad Retailer. ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. 10
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
Checking tyre tread depth arrow. 189
2.5 bar (Two-up mode with
load, with cold tyres) If the tyre tread is worn to min-
WARNING
imum:
Tyre pressure, rear Riding with badly worn tyres Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
Maintenance
Risk of accident due to impaired able.
handling
2.9 bar (One-up, with cold
tyre) If applicable, have the tyres Wheels
changed in good time before
2.9 bar (Two-up mode with Effect of wheel size on
they wear to the minimum
load, with cold tyres) tread depth permitted by law.
chassis and suspension
If tyre pressure is too low: control systems z
Place the motorcycle on its
Correct tyre pressure. The wheel sizes play an essen-
stand on firm, even ground.
tial role with DTC. In particular,
Measure the tyre tread depth
Rims and tyres in the main tread grooves with
the diameter and the width of
the vehicle's wheels are pro-
Check wheel rims wear marks.
grammed into the control unit
Place the motorcycle on its and are fundamental to all cal-
stand on firm, even ground. NOTICE
culations. Any change in these
Visually inspect the rims for Wear indicators are built into the influencing variables, caused for
defects. main profile grooves on each example by a switch to wheels
Have damaged rims inspected tyre. The tyre is worn out when other than those installed ex-
by a specialist workshop the tyre tread has worn down works, can have serious effects
and replaced if necessary, to the level of the marks. The
on the performance of the con- changed. Draw the attention of
10 trol systems. your BMW Motorrad retailer or
The sensor rings are essential the specialist workshop to the
190 for correct road-speed calcula- RDC sensor.
tion, and they too must match
the motorcycle's control sys- Removing front wheel
tems and consequently cannot Place the motorcycle
be changed. on an auxiliary stand;
Maintenance
Maintenance
Disengage the cable for the
wheel speed sensor from hold-
ing clips 1 and 2.
Remove bolt 4 and remove the
wheel speed sensor from its z
bore hole.
Force the brake pads 1 slightly
ATTENTION
apart by rotational movement
Unwanted inward movement of the brake caliper 2 against ATTENTION
of the brake pads brake disc 3.
Component damage on attempt Carefully pull the brake calipers Incorrect gap between
to install the brake caliper or be- back and out until clear of the sensor ring and wheel speed
cause brake pads have to be brake discs. sensor due to misaligned
forced apart threaded bush in front
suspension
Damage to wheel speed sensor.
10 ABS malfunction ATTENTION
Left clamp locates the Tightening threaded fasten-
192 threaded bush; do not loosen ers to incorrect tightening
or remove this clamp. torque
Loosen clamping bolts 2. Damage, or threaded fasteners
Remove quick-release axle 1, work loose
Maintenance
Maintenance
Place brake caliper 2 on left Secure cable for wheel speed
Clamping bolts in wheel
and position cable routing 3. sensor in holder 1.
axle clamp
Install bolts 1 and tighten to Insert wheel speed sensor in
Tightening sequence: Tighten the specified torque. the bore hole and secure with
screws six times in alternate bolt 2. z
Radial brake caliper on
sequence wheel axle clamp
19 Nm
38 Nm
Place brake calliper on the
brake discs.
Removing rear wheel
10 Lift the motorcycle, preferably
194 with a BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel stand.
Installing the rear-wheel stand
( 178).
Slip wooden chocks or similar
under the rear wheel to prevent
Maintenance
Maintenance
to 200 / 55 ZR 17 or vice
versa, the parameters of
Remove quick-release axle 2 the control systems have to
and remove adjustment be re-coded by a specialist
plate 1. workshop, preferably an
Pull out brake-caliper support 1
authorised BMW Motorrad
to the front and hang to the
dealer.
z
side.
Roll the rear wheel back until it
ATTENTION
is clear of the swinging arm.
Tightening threaded fasten-
NOTICE ers to incorrect tightening
The sprocket and the spacer torque
bushes on left and right are loose Damage, or threaded fasteners
fits in the wheel. Make sure that work loose
Roll the rear wheel as far for- these parts are not damaged or Always have the security of
ward as possible and disen- get lost on removal. the fasteners checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
10 dealer.
196
Maintenance
Maintenance
the vehicle Place the motorcycle on its
Safety risk stand on firm, even ground.
Always replace a faulty bulb at
the earliest possible opportun-
ity. Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised z
BMW Motorrad Retailer.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Remove screws 1 and 2. Carefully unclip left and right
Unclip left and right rear trim rear trim panel 1, first horizont-
panels carefully in the direc- ally 2, then vertically 3.
tion of arrow.
z
Maintenance
Jump-starting
Maintenance
CAUTION
Insert rider's seat 1 into the fix- Carefully clip in left and right Touching live parts of the ig-
ing 4 at the front and position rear trim panel 1, first vertic- nition system when the en-
it. ally 2, then horizontally 3. gine is running
Push the rider's seat cover 1 Electric shock
forward slightly on the seat Do not touch parts of the igni- z
cushion surface and expose tion system when the engine is
tab 2. running.
Position and install bolt 3.
ATTENTION
Excessive current flowing
when the motorcycle is
jump-started
Carefully clip in rear trim panel Wiring smoulders/ignites or dam-
in the direction of arrow. age to the on-board electronics
Install bolts 1 and 2. If the motorcycle has to be
jump-started connect the leads
to the battery terminals; never from the on-board electrical Allow both engines to idle for a
10 attempt to jump-start the en- system. few minutes before disconnect-
gine by connecting leads to the Removing front seat ( 81). ing the jump leads.
202 on-board socket. Disconnect the jump lead from
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting. the negative terminals first,
ATTENTION Begin by connecting one end then disconnect the second
of the red jump lead to the lead from the positive termin-
Contact between crocodile positive terminal of the dis- als.
Maintenance
clips of jump leads and charged battery and the other Installing front seat ( 81).
vehicle end to the positive terminal of
Risk of short-circuit the donor battery. Battery
Use jump leads fitted with fully Then connect one end of the
insulated crocodile clips at both Maintenance instructions
black jump lead to the negative
ends. Correct upkeep, recharging and
z terminal of the donor battery,
storage will prolong the life of
and the other end to the neg-
ATTENTION the battery and are essential if
ative terminal of the discharged
warranty claims are to be con-
battery.
Jump-starting with a voltage sidered.
greater than 12 V Start the engine of the vehicle
Compliance with the points be-
with the discharged battery
Damage to the on-board elec- low is important in order to max-
in the usual way; if the en-
tronics imise battery life:
gine does not start, wait a few
Make sure that the battery of Keep the surface of the battery
minutes before repeating the
the donor vehicle does not ex- clean and dry.
attempt in order to protect the
ceed a voltage of 12 V. Do not open the battery.
starter motor and the donor
When jump-starting the engine, battery. Do not top up with water.
do not disconnect the battery
Be sure to read and comply the battery charged during long
with the instructions for char- periods of disuse, without having 10
ging the battery on the follow- to disconnect the battery from
ing pages. the motorcycle's on-board sys- 203
Do not turn the battery upside tems. You can obtain additional
down. information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Maintenance
ATTENTION Disconnecting battery
On-board electronics (e.g. from motorcycle
clock) draining connected Place the motorcycle on its ATTENTION
battery stand on firm, even ground.
Battery is deep-discharged; this Battery not disconnected in
Removing front seat ( 81).
accordance with correct pro-
voids the guarantee with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE
cedure
z
Connect a float charger to the If applicable, switch off DWA.
battery if the motorcycle is to Risk of short-circuit
remain out of use for more Always proceed in compliance
than four weeks. with the specified disconnec-
tion sequence.
NOTICE Remove bolt 1 and wiring har-
ness negative terminal 2, then
BMW Motorrad has developed a push forward.
float charger specially designed Remove bolt 3 and wiring har-
for compatibility with the elec- ness positive terminal 4.
tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
ing this charger, you can keep
with M battery OE Connecting battery to with M battery OE
10 motorcycle
204
Maintenance
ATTENTION ATTENTION
Battery not disconnected in ATTENTION Battery not connected in ac-
z
accordance with correct pro- Battery not connected in ac- cordance with correct pro-
cedure cordance with correct pro- cedure
Risk of short-circuit cedure Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance Risk of short-circuit Always proceed in compli-
with the specified disconnec- Always proceed in compli- ance with specified installation
tion sequence. ance with specified installation sequence.
Remove bolt 1 and wiring har- sequence. Position wiring harness positive
ness negative terminal 2, then Position wiring harness positive terminal 1 and install bolt 2.
push forward. terminal 1 and install bolt 2. Position wiring harness neg-
Remove bolt 3 and wiring har- Position wiring harness negat- ative terminal 3 and install
ness positive terminal 4. ive terminal 3 and install bolt 4. bolt 4.
Installing front seat ( 81). Connecting battery to motor- Connecting battery to motor-
with anti-theft alarm (DWA) OE cycle ( 204). cycle ( 204). 10
Switch on DWA if necessary.
Removing battery Installing front seat ( 81). 205
Recharging battery Removing front seat ( 81). Setting the clock ( 93).
Disconnecting battery from Disconnecting battery from
motorcycle ( 203). motorcycle ( 203). Fuses
Charge the battery using a Lift the battery up and out: Replace fuses
Maintenance
suitable charger. work it slightly back and forth Switch off the ignition.
Comply with the operating in- if it is difficult to remove. Removing front seat ( 81).
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
Installing battery ATTENTION
charged, disconnect the
NOTICE Jumpering of blown fuses
charger's terminal clips from z
the battery terminals. Risk of short-circuit and fire
If the vehicle has been discon-
Never attempt to jumper a
nected from the battery for a sig-
NOTICE blown fuse.
nificant time, the current date will
have to be entered in the instru- Always replace a defective fuse
The battery has to be recharged with a new fuse of the same
at regular intervals in the course ment cluster to guarantee correct
operation of the service display. amperage.
of a lengthy period of disuse.
See the instructions for caring Place the battery in the battery Replace faulty fuse in accord-
for your battery. Always fully re- compartment; positive terminal ance with the fuse allocation
charge the battery before restor- on the left in the direction of diagram.
ing it to use. travel.
Install fuse carrier 1 in the Diagnostic connector
10 holder.
Releasing the diagnostic
Installing front seat ( 81).
206 connector
Fuse assignment
CAUTION
Incorrect procedure
followed when loosening the
Maintenance
Maintenance
Switch the ignition off and se-
Insert the diagnostic lect neutral.
connector 2 into the bracket 3. Clean the drive chain with a
The locks 1 engage. suitable cleaning product, dry it
Press locks 1. with two-up riding package OE and apply chain lubricant.
Release diagnostic connector 2 Install the rear seat ( 80).
To prolong chain life, z
from bracket 3. BMW Motorrad recommends
Installing tail-hump cover
The interface to the diagnosis the use of BMW Motorrad
( 80).
and information system can be chain lubricant, or:
connected to the diagnostic Chain Lubricant
connector 2.
Lubricating chain
Securing the diagnostic Chain spray
connector ATTENTION
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Disconnect interface for dia- Inadequate cleaning and lub-
gnosis and information system. rication of the drive chain
Accelerated wear
Checking chain sag Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
10 Place the motorcycle on its
Chain deflection
right.
stand on firm, even ground. Use the adjusting screws 2 on
208 left and right to adjust chain
Turn the rear wheel until it 45...50 mm (Motorcycle with
reaches the position with the no weight applied, supported sag.
lowest amount of chain sag. on its side stand) Checking chain sag ( 208).
If measured value is outside per- Make sure that the scale val-
ues 4 are the same on the left
Maintenance
mitted tolerance:
and right.
Adjust chain sag ( 208).
Tighten lock nuts 3 on left and
Adjust chain sag right to the specified tightening
Place the motorcycle on its torque.
stand on firm, even ground. Locknut of the final-drive
z chain tensioning screw
19 Nm
Use a screwdriver to push Tighten quick-release axle
the chain up at a point mid- nut 1 to the specified tight-
way between the pinion and ening torque.
sprocket and measure differ-
ence A. Rear quick-release axle
in swinging arm
Thread-locking compound:
Loosen quick-release axle mechanical
nut 1.
100 Nm
Checking chain sag ( 208).
Maintenance
Engage 1st gear.
Turn the rear wheel in the nor-
mal direction of travel until the Permissible chain length
chain is tensioned.
Determine the length of the
chain underneath the rear max 144 mm (measured from
the centre of 10 rivets, chain
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wheel swinging arm above
the middle of 10 rivets in 3 pulled taut)
different places. If the chain has stretched to the
maximum permissible length:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad Retailer.
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Maintenance
210
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Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
11
211
Connector for optional accessor-
ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
M Cover Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Accessories
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General instructions checked by BMW for safety, Connector for optional
11 function and suitability. BMW accessories
CAUTION therefore takes responsibility for
212 the products. BMW does not Equipment
Use of other-make products accept liability for unauthorised The vehicle is fitted with the
Safety risk parts and accessory products of following plugs for optional ac-
BMW Motorrad cannot exam- any kind. cessories and racing accessories:
ine or test each product of out- Legal provisions must be taken Spring-travel sensor
Accessories
side origin to ensure that it can into account when any changes M data logger
be used on or in connection are made. Please refer to the Optional accessory
with BMW vehicles without road traffic licensing regulations
constituting a safety hazard. (in Germany StVZO) for your
Country-specific official author- country.
z isation does not suffice as as- Your BMW Motorrad Retailer of-
surance. Tests conducted by fers you qualified advice when
these instances cannot make choosing original BMW com-
provision for all operating con- ponents, accessories and other
ditions experienced by BMW products.
vehicles and, consequently, To find out more about
they are not sufficient in some accessories, go to:
circumstances. bmw-motorrad.com/equip-
Use only parts and accessor- ment
ies approved by BMW for your
vehicle.
The components and accessory
products have been thoroughly
Underneath the left side
panel 11
213
Accessories
1 Connector for DWA and 1 Terminating resistor
M data logger 2 Connector for DWA and
1 Plug for optional accessor- 2 DWA M data logger
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Voltage supply and LIN Beneath the tail-hump
Spring travel sensor for cover
front forks (racing access- without anti-
ory) theft alarm (DWA) OE
Malfunctions
able, and disconnect it from the
plug. Reinstall the cap or terminating
resistor, as applicable, after re-
Connect the optional accessory
moving the plug.
or racing accessory, as applic-
1 Connector for optional ac-
able. After removing the accessory:
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Reinstall the cap or terminating
NOTICE resistor, as applicable.
Connecting optional Installing side panel ( 198).
accessories and racing Comply with the installation
instructions supplied with the with two-up riding package OE
accessories Install the rear seat ( 80).
optional accessory or racing
Requirement Installing tail-hump cover
accessory.
Remove the side panel, rear seat ( 80).
or tail-hump cover, as applicable, NOTICE Installing tail-hump trim panel
to gain access to the plugs. ( 200).
Tightening the cable ties has to
Removing fairing side panel be the last step in the process;
with engine spoiler ( 197). this is in order to ensure that
the wiring harness can be posi-
M Cover Kit Installing number-plate carrier
Covering body openings
( 153). 11
Install mirror ( 149).
Requirement 215
The M Cover Kit is used to pro- Installing the M Cover Kit
fessionally mount the front trim
panel and to cover the body
openings if the mirrors and num-
Accessories
ber plate carrier have been re-
moved.
Hook in and position number
Remove mirror ( 147). plate carrier cover 1.
Removing number-plate carrier
( 151). z
M Cover Kit einbauen.
Insert mirror mount cover 1.
NOTICE Install screws 2.
Accessories
Remove screws 2.
Remove screws 1. Remove mirror mount cover 1.
Care
Care of paintwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Vehicle preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 z
Laying up the motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . 220
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 221
Care products Washing the vehicle Diminished braking effect, risk of
12 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
accident
Apply the brakes in good time
218 that you use the cleaning that you use BMW insect re-
to allow the friction and heat to
and care products you can mover to soften and wash off
dry the brake discs and brake
obtain from your authorised insects and stubborn dirt on
pads.
BMW Motorrad Retailer. The painted parts prior to washing
substances in BMW Care the vehicle.
ATTENTION
Care
Care
Soften stubborn dirt and insects
with low water pressure.
ATTENTION by covering the affected areas
with a wet cloth.
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ATTENTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning
agents Clean with water and Bending of radiator fins
Damage to plastic surfaces sponge only. Damage to radiator fins
Do not use cleaning agents Take care not to bend the radi-
that contain alcohol, solvents or ator fins when cleaning.
Do not use any chemical
abrasives.
cleaning agents.
Do not use insect-remover Rubber
pads or cleaning pads with Treat rubber components with
hard, scouring surfaces. Chrome water or BMW rubber-care
Carefully clean chrome sections products.
Body panels with a generous amount of water
Clean trim panel components and motorcycle cleaner from the ATTENTION
with water and BMW Motorrad care series BMW Motorrad Care
solvent cleaner. Application of silicone sprays
Products. This applies especially
to rubber seals
where road salt has been in use.
Damage to the rubber seals
Do not use silicone sprays clearly after a vehicle wash. Laying up the
12 or care products that contain These areas should be cleaned motorcycle
silicon. immediately using benzine or
220 spirit, applied with a clean cloth Cleaning the motorcycle.
Care of paintwork or cotton pad. BMW Motorrad
Fill the motorcycle's fuel tank.
The long-term effects of mater- recommends that tar spots
ials that are damaging to paint be removed using BMW tar Removing battery ( 205).
can be prevented by regular remover. The paint should then Spray the brake and clutch
Care
vehicle washes, particularly if be preserved in these areas. lever pivots and the main and
z your vehicle is ridden in areas side stand pivots with a suit-
susceptible to high levels of air Vehicle preservation able lubricant.
pollution or natural contamination, If water no longer rolls off the
Preserve bright metal and
for example tree resin or pollen. paint, the paint must be pre-
chrome-plated parts with an
Particularly aggressive materials, served.
acid-free grease (e.g. Vaseline).
however, should be removed For paint preservation,
immediately, otherwise changes BMW Motorrad recommends Stand the motorcycle in a dry
to or discolouration of the paint the use of BMW Motorrad gloss room in such a way that there
can result. These include, for polish or agents containing is no load on either wheel
example, spilled fuel, oil, grease, carnauba wax or synthetic wax. (preferably using the front-
brake fluid or bird excrement. wheel and rear-wheel stand
For this, we recommend from BMW Motorrad).
BMW Motorrad solvent cleaner
followed by BMW Motorrad gloss
polish for preservation.
Contamination of the paint
surface can be seen particularly
Restoring motorcycle
to use 12
Remove the protective wax 221
coating.
Cleaning the motorcycle.
Care
Comply with checklist ( 121).
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222
Care
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Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
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223
Screw connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Technical data
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
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Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Chassis and suspension . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Troubleshooting chart
13 Engine does not start or is difficult to start.
224 Possible cause Rectification
Side stand extended and gear engaged Fold in side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not pressed Select neutral or pull the clutch lever.
Technical data
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The Bluetooth connection is not established.
Possible cause Rectification 13
The steps required for pairing were not carried Check the necessary steps for pairing in the oper- 225
out. ating instructions for the communication system.
Connectivity functions are deactivated because Go to Settings menu and deactivate
the race track functions are activated. Racetrack.
Technical data
The communication system was not connected Switch off the helmet's communication system
automatically despite successful pairing. and reconnect it after a minute or two.
Too many Bluetooth devices are saved on the All pairing entries on the helmet are deleted (see
helmet. the communication system operating instructions).
There are other vehicles with Bluetooth-capable Avoid simultaneously pairing with more vehicles.
devices in the vicinity.
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Bluetooth connection is interrupted.
Possible cause Rectification
The Bluetooth connection to the mobile end Switch off energy saving mode.
device is interrupted.
The Bluetooth connection to the helmet is inter- Switch off the helmet's communication system
rupted. and reconnect it after a minute or two.
The volume in the helmet cannot be adjusted. Switch off the helmet's communication system
and reconnect it after a minute or two.
The telephone book is not displayed in the TFT display.
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The phone book was not transmitted to the Confirm transmission of the phone data ( 103)
vehicle. when pairing on the mobile end device.
Active route guidance is not displayed in the TFT display.
Possible cause Rectification
Technical data
Navigation from the BMW Motorrad Connec- The BMW Motorrad Connected App is opened on
ted App was not transmitted. the connected mobile end device prior to depar-
ture.
The route guidance cannot be started. Secure the mobile device's data connection and
check the map data on the mobile end device.
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Screw connections
Front wheel Value Valid
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227
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush
M24 x 1.5 50 Nm
Clamping bolts in wheel axle
Technical data
clamp
M8 x 35 Tightening sequence: Tighten screws
six times in alternate sequence
19 Nm
Radial brake caliper on wheel
axle clamp z
M10 x 65 38 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
Locknut of the final-drive chain
tensioning screw
M8 19 Nm
Rear wheel Value Valid
13 Nut for swinging arm pivot point
228 bush on frame
M36 x 0.75, Replace nut 50 Nm
Loctite 270, High strength
Nut on swinging arm axle
Technical data
Technical data
Mirror to front panel carrier
M6, Replace nut 8 Nm
mechanical
Number plate carrier on rear Value Valid
frame
Number plate carrier on rear z
frame
M5 x 20, 9 mm collar 2 Nm
Selector rod to gearshift Value Valid
lever
Selector rod to gearshift lever
M6 x 20, Replace screw 8 Nm
Micro-encapsulated
Fuel
13 Recommended fuel grade Super Plus, unleaded (max. 5 % ethanol, E5)
230 98 ROZ/RON
93 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Super unleaded (limitations in terms of
power and consumption). (maximum 10 %
ethanol, E10)
Technical data
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
Usable fuel capacity approx. 16.5 l
Fuel reserve approx. 4 l
Fuel consumption 6.4 l/100 km, following world-wide harmonised
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with power reduction OE 6.3 l/100 km, following world-wide harmonised
motorcycle test cycle (WMTC)
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity approx. 4.5 l, with filter change
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Specification SAE 5W-40, API SJ / JASO MA2, Additives
(e.g. molybdenum-based) are not permissible
because they can attack coated components
of the engine, BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Ultimate oil.
Technical data
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 1.3 l, Difference between MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Engine
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Location of engine number Crankcase, bottom right
Engine type A10A10A
Engine design 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line
Displacement 999 cm3
Cylinder bore 80 mm
Piston stroke 49.7 mm
Compression ratio 13.3:1
13 Nominal output
with power reduction OE
152 kW, at engine speed: 13500 min-1
79 kW, at engine speed: 7250 min-1
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Torque 113 Nm, at engine speed: 11000 min-1
with power reduction OE 107 Nm, at engine speed: 7000 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 14600 min-1
with power reduction OE max 14600 min-1
Technical data
Transmission
Gearbox type Claw-shift 6-speed gearbox, integrated into en-
Technical data
gine block
Gearbox transmission ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary transmission ratio
2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear
2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear
1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear
1.500 (33:22 teeth), 4th gear
1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear z
1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear
Rear-wheel drive
13 Type of final drive Chain drive
234
Number of teeth, rear-wheel drive (Pinion / 17:45
sprocket)
Secondary transmission ratio 2.647
Technical data
Frame
Frame type Aluminium composite bridge frame, engine also
load bearing
Type plate location Frame, front right on steering head
Position of the Vehicle Identification Number Frame, front right on steering head
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Chassis and suspension
Front wheel
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235
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 120 mm, at front wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) OE 120 mm, at front wheel
Rear wheel
Technical data
Type of rear suspension Aluminium bearer swinging arm
Type of final drive Chain drive
Spring travel, rear 117 mm, at rear wheel
with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) OE 117 mm, at rear wheel
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Brakes
13 Front wheel
236
Type of front brake Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4piston fixed
caliper
with M carbon wheels OE Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4piston fixed
caliper
Technical data
with M forged wheels OE Twin disc brake, diameter 320 mm, 4piston fixed
caliper
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Brake disc thickness, front 4.5 mm, When new
min 4.0 mm, Wear limit
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min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
with M forged wheels OE min 5 mm, When new
min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
Play of brake controls (Front brake) 0.6...1.4 mm, on the piston
Rear wheel
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-piston
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floating caliper and fixed disc 237
Brake-pad material, rear Organic material
Brake disc thickness, rear 5.0 mm, When new
min 4.5 mm, Wear limit
Technical data
Blow-by clearance of the footbrake lever 2...3 mm, between the footbrake lever and
footrest plate
Rear wheel
Rear-wheel type Aluminium cast wheel
with M carbon wheels OE Carbon wheel
with M forged wheels OE Forged aluminium wheels
Rear wheel rim size 6.0" x 17"
z Tyre designation, rear 190/55 ZR 17
with M carbon wheels OE 200/55 ZR 17
with M forged wheels OE 200/55 ZR 17
Load index, rear tyre min 75 g/cm3
Permissible rear-wheel imbalance max 45 g
Balance weight for the rear wheel (One half of max 80 g
the weights must be attached to the left and the
other half to the right of the wheel rim)
Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure, front 2.5 bar, One-up, with cold tyre
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2.5 bar, Two-up mode with load, with cold tyres 239
Tyre pressure, rear 2.9 bar, One-up, with cold tyre
2.9 bar, Two-up mode with load, with cold tyres
Electrical system
Technical data
Fuses
Main fuse 40 A
Fuse 1 15 A, DWA/OBD/ignition switch/instrument cluster
Fuse 2 7.5 A, Left multifunction switch, RDC control unit,
sensor box z
Battery
Battery type AGM battery (Absorbent Glass Mat)
with M battery OE Lithium ion battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
with M battery OE 12 V
Battery rated capacity 8 Ah
with M battery OE 5 Ah
13 Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9FI-10G
240
Lighting
Bulb for high-beam headlight LED
Bulbs for the low-beam headlight LED
Bulb for parking light LED
Technical data
Technical data
Front-seat height 824 mm, Without rider, at DIN unladen weight
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 1827 mm, Without rider, at DIN unladen weight
Weights
Vehicle kerb weight 197 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
load of fuel, without OE z
with M Package OE 193.7 kg
with Race package OE 195.3 kg
with two-up riding package OE 197.8 kg
with M carbon wheels OE 195.3 kg
with M battery OE 195.1 kg
with M forged wheels OE 197 kg
with Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) OE 198.2 kg
Permissible gross weight 407 kg
13 Maximum payload
with M Package OE
210 kg
213.3 kg
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with Race package OE 211.7 kg
with two-up riding package OE 209.2 kg
with M battery OE 211.9 kg
with M forged wheels OE 210 kg
Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed >200 km/h
Service
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
BMW Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
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Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Maintenance confirmations . . . . . . . . 250
Service confirmations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
BMW Motorrad Service specialist workshop, preferably BMW Motorrad Service
14 BMW Motorrad has an extensive
an authorised BMW Motorrad history
dealer.
244 network of dealerships in place Entries
to look after you and your mo- In order to help ensure that your Maintenance work that has been
torcycle in more than 100 coun- BMW is always in optimum carried out is entered in the proof
tries. Authorised BMW Motorrad condition, BMW Motorrad of maintenance. The entries
dealerships have the technical recommends compliance with are like a Service Booklet and
Service
information and the technical the maintenance intervals provide proof of regular mainten-
know-how to carry out reliably specified for your motorcycle. ance.
all maintenance and repair work Have all maintenance and re- If an entry is made in the
z on your BMW. pair work that is carried out con- electronic service booklet of the
You can locate your nearest au- firmed in the "Service" chapter in vehicle, service-relevant data is
thorised BMW Motorrad Retailer this manual. For generous treat- saved in the central IT systems
by visiting our website: ment of claims submitted after of BMW AG, Munich.
bmwmotorrad.com the warranty period has expired, If there is a change in vehicle
evidence of regular maintenance owner, the data saved in the
WARNING
is essential. electronic service booklet can
Maintenance and repair work also be viewed by the new
not in compliance with cor- Your authorised BMW Motorrad vehicle owner. A BMW Motorrad
rect procedure Retailer can provide informa- Retailer or a specialist workshop
Risk of accident due to con- tion on BMW services and the can also view data that is stored
sequential damage work undertaken as part of each in the electronic service booklet.
BMW Motorrad recommends service.
having work of this nature car-
ried out on the vehicle by a
Objection Find out from your authorised will enter the deadline for the
The vehicle owner can object BMW Motorrad Retailer which next service. 14
to entries being made by the mobility services are offered. For riders with a high mileage
it may be necessary to have 245
BMW Motorrad Retailer or a spe-
cialist workshop in the electronic Maintenance work a service before the specified
service booklet along with the BMW pre-delivery check deadline. In this case, a corres-
corresponding storage of data in ponding maximum mileage is
Your authorised BMW Motorrad
the vehicle and transfer of data entered in the service confirm-
Service
Retailer conducts the BMW pre-
to the vehicle manufacturer for ation. If this mileage is reached
delivery check before handing
the period of time that they are before the next service deadline,
over the vehicle to you.
the vehicle owner. In this in- the service must be brought for-
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stance, no entry is made in the BMW Running-in Check ward.
electronic service booklet of the The Service Interval Indicator in
The BMW running-in check must
vehicle. the TFT display reminds you
be carried out between 500 km
about one month or 1000 km
and 1200 km.
BMW Motorrad mobility in advance when the time for a
services service is approaching, on the
BMW Service basis of the programmed values.
If you have a new BMW motor- The BMW Service is carried out
cycle, you are protected by vari- once a year. The scope of the To find out more about service,
ous of the BMW Motorrad mo- service depends on the age of go to:
bility services in the event of a the vehicle and the mileage rid- bmw-motorrad.com/service
breakdown (e.g. BMW break- den. Your BMW Motorrad Re-
down assistance, breakdown re- tailer will confirm the service that
covery, vehicle transport). has been carried out for you and
The scope of maintenance work
14 required for your vehicle can be
found in the following mainten-
246
ance schedule:
Service
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Service
247
14
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Service
248
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Maintenance schedule
1 BMW running-in check 14
(including oil change) 249
2 BMW Standard scope of
service
3 Engine-oil change, with
filter
Service
4 Check valve clearance
5 Checking timing
6 Replace all spark plugs
7 Replace air filter insert z
8 Oil change in the tele-
scopic forks
9 Change brake fluid in the
entire system
a annually or every
10000 km (whichever
comes first)
b for the first time after one
year, then every two years
Maintenance confirmations
14 BMW Service standard scope
250 The repair tasks in the BMW Service standard scope are listed below. The actual scope of maintenance
work applicable for your vehicle may vary.
Performing vehicle test with BMW Motorrad diagnostic system
Visual inspection of the brake lines, brake hoses and connections
Check front brake pads and brake discs for wear
Service
at at
at km
Next service
Service
at the latest
at
or, when reached earlier z
at km
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
253
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Checking valve timing (cylinder head
at the latest cover removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
at
or, when reached earlier
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Oil change in telescopic front forks
at km Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
254
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
255
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Checking valve timing (cylinder head
at the latest cover removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
at
or, when reached earlier
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Oil change in telescopic front forks
at km Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
256
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
257
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Checking valve timing (cylinder head
at the latest cover removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
at
or, when reached earlier
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Oil change in telescopic front forks
at km Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
258
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
259
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Checking valve timing (cylinder head
at the latest cover removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
at
or, when reached earlier
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Oil change in telescopic front forks
at km Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
260
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
261
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Checking valve timing (cylinder head
at the latest cover removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
at
or, when reached earlier
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Oil change in telescopic front forks
at km Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
262
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Notes
Stamp, signature
14
BMW Service Work performed
263
carried out Yes No
BMW Service
at
Oil change, engine, with filter
at km
Checking valve clearance
Service
Next service Checking valve timing (cylinder head
at the latest cover removed)
Renewing all spark plugs
at
or, when reached earlier
Renewing air cleaner insert z
Oil change in telescopic front forks
at km Change brake fluid in entire system
Notes
Stamp, signature
Service confirmations
14 The table is used to verify maintenance and repair work as well as installed optional accessories and pur-
264 chased special promotions.
Work performed at km Date
Service
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Work performed at km Date
14
265
Service
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Service
266
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Appendix
Certificate for electronic immobil-
15
iser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 267
Appendix
cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
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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 user’s
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 clé de Toute modification
la FCC contact via l'antenne qui n'aurait pas été
annulaire. approuvée expressément
Antenne annulaire Le présent dispositif est par l'organisme responsa-
présente dans le conforme à la partie 15 ble de l'homologation peut
commutateur d'allumage des règles de la FCC. Son annuler l'autorisation
utilisation est soumise aux accordée à l'utilisateur pour
deux conditions suivantes : utiliser le dispositif.
(1) Le dispositif ne
doit pas produire
d'interférences
nuisibles, et
(2) le dispositif doit
pouvoir accepter toutes
les interférences
Pour vérifier l'autorisation extérieures, y compris
de la clé de contact, le celles qui pourraient
système d'immobilisation provoquer une
électronique échange des activation inopportune.
Certification Tire Pressure Control (TPC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
RSS standard(s). radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
Operation is subject to the following two
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
interference, and et
(2) This device must accept any interference (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
received, including interference that may brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
cause undesired operation. brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The term “IC:” before the radio
certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
Declaration of Conformity Turkey
Robert Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH, ICC6.5in
Radio equipment TFT instrument cluster tipi telsiz sisteminin 2014/53/EU
nolu yönetmeliğe uygun olduğunu beyan eder.
For all Countries without EU AB Uygunluk Beyanı'nın tam metni, aşağıdaki
internet adresinden görülebilir: http://cert.bosch-
carmultimedia.net
Technical information
BT operating frq. Range: 2402 – 2480 MHz
Brazil
BT version: 4.2 (no BTLE)
BT output power: < 4 dBm Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário,
WLAN operating frq. Range: 2412 – 2462 MHz isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra
WLAN standards: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do
WLAN output power: < 20 dBm mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a
sistemas operando em caráter primário.
Manufacturer and Address
Manufacturer:
Robert Bosch Car Multimedia GmbH
Adress: Robert Bosch Str. 200,
31139 Hildesheim, GERMANY
Canada Mexico
This device complies with Industry Canada’s La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
licence-exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC siguientes dos condiciones:
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
conditions: cause interferencia perjudicial y
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar
(2) this device must accept any interference, cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda
including interference that may cause undesired causar su operación no deseada.
operation of the device.
Taiwan, Republic of
Changes or modifications not expressly approved 根據 NCC 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 規定:
by the party responsible for compliance could 第十二條
void the user's authority to operate the 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公
equipment. 司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率
或變更原設計之特性及功能。
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio 第十四條
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合
aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne 法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil 善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, 前項合法通信,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。
compromettre le fonctionnement. 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫
療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
Thailand Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
เครื่ องโทรคมนาคมและอุปกรณ์น้ ี d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
มีความสอดคล้องตามข้อกําหนดของ กทช. aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
(This telecommunication equipments is in doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'appareil
compliance with NTC requirements) doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
United States (USA) compromettre le fonctionnement.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s
licence-exempt RSSs and part 15 of the FCC Korea
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 적합성평가에 관한 고시
conditions: R-CMM-RBR-ICC65IN
(1) this device may not cause interference, and 상호 : Robert Bosch Car Multimedia
(2) this device must accept any interference, GmbH모델명 : ICC6.5in
including interference that may cause undesired 기자재명칭 : 특정소출력 무선기기
operation of the device. (무선데이터통신시스템용 무선기기)
제조자 및 제조국가 : Robert Bosch Car
Changes or modifications not expressly approved Multimedia GmbH / 포르투갈
by the party responsible for compliance could 제조년월 : 제조년월로 표기
void the user's authority to operate the 이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로
equipment. 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에
서 사용하는 경우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니
다.
A Indicator light for vehicle Dynamic Brake Control
16 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 voltage, 42 depending on riding mode, 128
ABS install, 205 Safety information, 127
274 Engineering details, 162
Maintenance instructions, 202 Technical data, 236
Self-diagnosis, 123
Position on the vehicle, 22
Status indicators, 51 remove, 205 C
Accessories Technical data, 239 Care
Connector for optional Chrome, 219
Index
Index
switching on, 68
D electronics, 45
Damping Dynamic Brake Control, 169
Engineering details, 169 Parking, 61 z
adjust, 111
starting, 122
Adjuster, front, 19
E Technical data, 231
Adjuster, rear, 19 Electrics Engine oil
adjusting, without DDC, 111 Technical data, 239 Checking fill level, 179
DDC Emergency call, 157, 158 Filler neck, 21
calibrate, 118 Automatically in the event of a Fill-level indicator, 21
Engineering details, 165 light fall, 63
Technical data, 231
Diagnostic connector Automatically in the event of a
Topping up, 181
Position on the vehicle, 22 severe fall, 64
releasing, 206 Equipment, 7
Deactivating, 140
securing, 207 Information, 12 F
Dimensions Language, 62 Frame
Technical data, 241 manual, 62 Technical data, 234
Drop sensor operate, 62 Front-wheel stand
Indicator light, 50 install, 177
Fuel H I
16 Fuel grade, 129 Hazard warning flashers
Control, 23, 24
Ignition
switching off, 61
Refuelling, 130
276 operate, 66 switching on, 60
Technical data, 230
Fuel reserve Headlight Immobiliser
Range, 92 Headlight beam throw, 106 Reserve key, 61
Warning, 54 Setting for right-hand/left-hand Instrument panel
Fuses traffic, 106 Ambient-light brightness
Index
Index
Call up, 88 On-board voltage
Lights Mirrors Warning, 42
Control, 23 adjust, 106 z
Headlight courtesy delay Removing and installing, 147 P
feature, 65 Mobility services, 245 Pairing, 94
Headlight flasher, operating, 65 Motorcycle Parking, 129
High-beam headlight, Care, 217 Parking light, 65
operating, 65 Cleaning, 217 Phone
Low-beam headlight, 64 Laying up, 220 operate, 102
Parking lights, 65 Parking, 129 Pit Lane Limiter, 144
Side light, 65 adjust, 144
securing, 131
Luggage Pit-lane speed limiter
Multi-Controller, 23
Instructions for loading, 120 Maximum rpm, setting, 144
Multifunction display
operate, 144
Displays for racing, 136
Power socket
Multifunction switch Position on the vehicle, 21
General view, left side, 23
Pre-Ride-Check, 123
General view, right side, 24
Pure Ride Rider info status line Shift assistant, 125, 172
16 Overview, 29 adjust, 89, 90 Engineering details, 172
Rider's Manual Gear not trained, 55
278 R Position on the vehicle, 22 Riding, 125
Race track, 140 Riding height
Chassis and suspension Shift lever
adjust, 114 Gearshift-pattern reverser, 158
settings, 146 Riding mode Shift light
Displays for racing, 135 adjust, 68 adjust, 76
Index
Index
TFT display, 25 Troubleshooting chart, 224
install, 200
Control, 23 Turn indicators
remove, 198 Control, 23 z
operate, 88, 89
Technical data Control, right, 24
Battery, 239 Overview, 29, 31
Select display, 85 operate, 66
Brakes, 236
Toolkit Type plate
Chassis and suspension, 235
Contents, 176 Position on the vehicle, 21
Clutch, 233
Position on the vehicle, 22 Tyre pressure monitoring RDC
Dimensions, 241
Torques, 227 Reading, 46
Electrical system, 239
Traction control, 166 Tyres
Engine, 231 Check filling pressure, 188
DTC, 166
Engine oil, 231 Check tread depth, 189
Transmission
Frame, 234 Technical data, 233 Pressures, 239
Fuel, 230 Running in, 125
Fuses, 239 Table of tyre pressures, 19
General instructions, 7
Technical data, 237
Lighting, 240
Rear-wheel drive, 234
V RDC, 47
16 Value
Reading, 32
Warnings, overview, 35
280 Weights
Vehicle
Put into operation, 221 Payload table, 19
Vehicle Identification Number Technical data, 241
Position on the vehicle, 21 Wheels
Change of size, 189
Index
Index
z
Details described or illustrated Original rider’s 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 Plus, unleaded (max. 5 % ethanol, E5)
98 ROZ/RON
93 AKI
Alternative fuel grade Super unleaded (limitations in terms of power and
consumption). (maximum 10 % ethanol, E10)
95 ROZ/RON
90 AKI
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