BMW s1000rr Electronic

BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Rider's Manual (US Model)

S 1000 RR
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Welcome to BMW is always happy to provide advice
and assistance.
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from We wish you many miles of safe
BMW and welcome you to the and enjoyable riding
community of BMW riders.
Familiarize yourself with your new BMW Motorrad.
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all high-
way traffic situations.
Please read this Rider's Manual
carefully before starting to use
your new BMW motorcycle. It
contains important information on
how to operate the controls and
how to make the best possible
use of all your BMW's technical
features.
In addition, it contains informa-
tion on maintenance and care to
help you maintain your vehicle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have any questions con-
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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at 3 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Dynamic Traction Control
the end of this Rider's Manual if Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20 (DTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
you want to find a particular topic Warning and indicator Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
or item of information. lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cruising range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Abbreviations and Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Steering and ignition Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rider and passenger
Notice concerning current sta- EWS Electronic immobi- seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
tus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 lizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
General view, right side . . . . . 13 Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 58
Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Multifunction switch, Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 38 Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Emergency-off switch (kill Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 17 switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 39 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
BMW Motorrad Race Parking your motorcycle . . . . 66
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fastening motorcycle for 9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 109 Returning motorcycle to
transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 General instructions . . . . . . . 110 use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
6 On the racetrack. . . . . . . . 71 Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . 110 11 Technical data . . . . . . 147
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 72 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 148
LAPTIMER mode . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 149
INFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . 117 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
In a gravel bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Mirror removal and installa- Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . 120 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Removing and installing Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 154
license-plate carrier . . . . . . . . . 93 Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 130 Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Removing and installing front Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 131 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
turn indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 155
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 156
7 Technology in
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Brake system with 10 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
BMW Motorrad Race Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Performance data . . . . . . . . . 159
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Washing your vehicle . . . . . . 144 12 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Engine management with Cleaning sensitive vehicle Reporting safety
BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . 104 parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 163
8 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Protective wax coating . . . . 146 BMW Motorrad Mobility
General instructions . . . . . . . 108
Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 146 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Maintenance proce-
dures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Confirmation of mainte-
nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Confirmation of service . . . . 170
13 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Notice concerning current status . . . . 7
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Overview Special information on op- OE Optional equipment
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
erating and inspecting your BMW Motorrad optional
motorcycle as well as mainte- extras are already com-
6 ual will provide you with an initial
nance and adjustment proce- pletely installed during
overview of your motorcycle. All
dures. motorcycle production.
maintenance and repair work car-
ried out on your motorcycle will Indicates the end of an
OA Optional accessory
be documented in Chapter 12. item of information.
BMW optional acces-
Proof of the maintenance work sories can be purchased

performed is a prerequisite for Instruction.
and installed at your au-
generous treatment of claims. thorized BMW Motorrad
Result of an activity.
When the time comes to sell retailer.
your BMW, please remember Reference to a page with
to hand over this Rider's Manual; more detailed informa- EWS Electronic immobilizer.
it is an important part of the mo- tion.
torcycle. DWA Anti-theft alarm.
Indicates the end of ac-
Abbreviations and cessory or equipment- ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
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symbols dependent information.
DTC Dynamic Traction Con-
Indicates warnings that Tightening torque. trol.
you must comply with for
reasons of your safety and the
safety of others, and to protect Technical data.
your product against damage.
Equipment Technical data lustrations or descriptions in this
When you ordered your BMW All dimensions, weights and out-
manual. 1
motorcycle, you chose various puts in the Rider's Manual refer 7
items of custom equipment. This to the Deutsches Institut für Nor-
Rider's Manual describes optional mung e. V. (DIN) and comply with
equipment (OE) offered by BMW its tolerance regulations. Ver-
and selected optional accessories sions for individual countries may
(OA). This explains why the man- differ.
ual may also contain descriptions
of equipment which you have not Notice concerning
ordered. Please note, too, that current status
your motorcycle might not be ex-
actly as illustrated in this manual The high safety and quality stan-
on account of country-specific dards of BMW motorcycles are
differences. maintained by consistent, on-
going development efforts em-
If your BMW is equipped with
bracing their design, equipment
options or accessories not de-
scribed in this Rider's Manual,
and accessories. For this rea- z
son, aspects of your motorcycle
then this equipment is described
may vary from the descriptions
in separate operating instructions.
in this Operating instructions. In
addition, BMW Motorrad can-
not guarantee the total absence
of errors. We hope you will ap-
preciate that no claims can be
recognized based on the data, il-
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Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multifunction switch, right . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overviews
Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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2
Overviews
General view, left side
1 Adjusting front spring 2
preload ( 46) 11
Adjusting front rebound-
stage damping ( 49)
2 Adjusting rear compression
(jounce) damping ( 50)
Overviews
3 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 47)
4 Seat lock ( 53)
5 Tire inflation pressure table
Payload table z
Chain adjustment values
6 Engine oil level indicator
( 111)
7 Adjusting front compres-
sion damping ( 48)
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2
Overviews
General view, right side
1 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear 2
( 116) 13
2 Vehicle Identification Num-
ber and type plate (on
steering-head bearing at
right)
Overviews
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 115)
4 Steering damper (behind
the right side panel)
( 64) z
5 Coolant level indicator (be-
hind side panel) ( 117)
6 Engine oil fill location
( 112)
7 Adjusting rear rebound-
stage damping ( 51)
Multifunction switch,
2 left
14 1 High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher ( 37)
Using lap timer ( 76)
2 ABS operation ( 40)
with BMW Motorrad
Overviews
DTC OE
Using DTC ( 41)
3 Hazard warning flashers
operation ( 38)
z 4 Turn indicators ( 38)
5 Horn
6 Setting clock ( 35)
Using racing functions
( 72)
7 Operating odometer
( 36)
Multifunction switch,
right 2
1 with heated handlebar 15
grips OE
Heated hand grip ( 39)
2 Selecting riding mode
( 42)
Overviews
3 Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) ( 39)
4 Starting the engine
( 59)
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Underneath seat
2 1 Battery ( 140)
16 2 Helmet holder ( 54)
3 Luggage loops ( 55)
4 Onboard tool kit ( 110)
5 Fuse box ( 139)
6 Rider's Manual (US Model)
Overviews
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Instrument cluster
1 Indicator and warning 2
lamps ( 21) 17
2 Tachometer
3 Shiftpoint lamp ( 63)
4 Ambient light sensor (for
brightness adjustment of
Overviews
instrument lighting)
with anti-theft alarm OE
Anti-theft alarm indicator
light (see anti-theft alarm
operating instructions) z
5 Multifunction display
( 20)
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2
Overviews
Displays
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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19
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . 21
Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cruising range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Displays
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Multifunction display
3 1 Speedometer
20 2 Coolant temperature
3 with heated handlebar
grips OE
Heated grip display
( 39)
Displays
4 Odometer ( 36)
5 Clock ( 35)
6 Set riding mode ( 42)
z 7 Gear indicator display, "N"
indicates "neutral".
8 Selection of the ride mode
( 42)
Refer to Chapter 5 for in-
formation regarding the dis-
play modes available for track
use.
Warning and indicator
lamps 3
1 ABS warning lamp ( 29) 21
2 with BMW Motorrad
DTC OE
DTC warning lamp ( 29)
3 Indicator lamp for left turn
Displays
signal
4 Universal warning lamp,
appears together with
warnings in display panel z
( 23)
5 Indicator lamp for right turn
signal
6 Fuel-reserve warning lamp
( 27)
7 Neutral indicator lamp
8 Headlight high beam indi-
cator lamp
9 Engine electronics warning
lamp ( 27)
10 "Fastest lap" lamp ( 77)
Service display display. The "Service" message
3 is displayed continuously.
22 If the service display

appears more than a month
before the service date, the
stored date must be adjusted
in the instrument cluster. This
situation can occur if the battery
Displays
has been disconnected for a

If the motorcycle covers high an- longer time.
nual mileages then shorter ser- Consult a certified workshop,
z If the time remaining until the
vice intervals may be required. preferably an authorized
next service will elapse within
When the odometer reading for BMW Motorrad retailer, for
one month, the service date 1
the recalculated early service falls setting of the date.
appears briefly following the pre-
to within 621 miles (1000 km),
ride check. In this example the
the remaining miles (kilome-
display means "August, 2012."
ters) 2 are counted down in 62-
mile (100 km) increments and
briefly displayed following the
pre-ride check.
When a service date

elapses without service, the
universal warning lamp lights up
in yellow, appearing together with
the date and milage (kilometer)
Cruising range If the motorcycle is standing on
its side stand, the motorcycle's 3
inclined position will prevent the
fuel level from being registered 23
accurately. For this reason travel
range is only calculated with the
side stand retracted.
The determined range is
Displays
an approximate reading.
BMW Motorrad therefore recom- Warnings for which no individual
mends that you do not try to use warning lamp is present are sig-
The cruising range 1 indicates the full range before refueling. naled by the universal warning z
the distance that can still be
lamp 1 which lights up in combi-
driven with the remaining fuel. Warning lamps nation with the appearance of a
It is only displayed after the fuel
Display warning notice such as 2 in the
reserve is reached. This distance
multifunction display. The uni-
is calculated based on fuel level Warnings are displayed with the
versal warning lamp shows red
and average consumption. corresponding warning lamps.
or yellow, depending on the ur-
When refueling after running on gency of the warning.
reserve, make sure that you top
If several warnings are active, all
up the tank to a level above re-
corresponding warning lamps and
serve, as otherwise the sensor
warning symbol are displayed;
will not be able to register the
warnings appear alternately.
new level. If the sensor cannot
The following page contains a list
register the new level the range
of potential warnings.
display cannot be updated.
3 Overview of warning indicators
24 Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning
lamps display
Displays lights up yellow ! EWS is indicated Electronic immobilizer is active ( 27)
lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)
lights up red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( 27)

z play flashes
lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode

( 27)
lights up yellow ! LAMPR is indi- Rear bulb defective ( 28)

cated
! LAMPF is indi- Parking light bulb defective ( 28)

cated
! LAMP is indi- Turn signal bulb defective ( 28)

cated
! VDS is shown in Motorcycle has fallen over ( 29)

the empty display
Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning
lamps display 3
! VDS is indicated Fall sensor defective ( 29) 25
flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

( 29)
Displays
lights up ABS deactivated ( 29)
lights up ABS error ( 29) z
flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( 29)
flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed

( 30)
lights up DTC deactivated ( 30)
lights up DTC error ( 30)

Warning and indicator Warning symbols in the Meaning
3 lamps display
26 ! DWALO is indi- Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 30)
cated
lights up yellow ! DWA is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery discharged

( 31)
Displays
Shiftpoint lamp ! SPEED is indi- Speed warning ( 31)

flashes or remains cated
on continuously.
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Electronic immobilizer is damage to the catalytic con- Be sure to observe the measures
active verter. listed below. 3
General warning light shows Do not drive to the extent that Possible cause:
the fuel tank is completely 27
yellow. The coolant temperature is too
empty.
! EWS is indicated. high.
Possible cause: If possible, continue driving
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still in the part-load range to cool
The key being used is not autho-
Displays
contains the reserve fuel quantity. down the engine.
rized for starting, or communica-
Should the coolant temperature
tion between the key and engine Reserve fuel quantity
frequently be too high, have
electronics is disrupted.
the fault rectified as quickly z
Remove other ignition keys
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) as possible by an authorized
located on the ignition key.
workshop, preferably an autho-
Use the reserve key. Refueling procedure ( 67).
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an autho- Coolant temperature too Engine in emergency-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer. high operation mode
General warning light shows
Fuel down to reserve Engine error warning light
red.
lights up.
Fuel-reserve warning lamp
lights up. The coolant temperature display
The engine is in the emer-
flashes.
gency operating mode. Un-
Fuel shortage can lead to Driving with an overheated usual engine response is a possi-
engine misfires. This can engine can result in engine bility.
result in unexpected engine de- damage. Adapt your style of riding accord-
activation (accident hazard) and
ingly. Avoid accelerating sharply Possible cause: Replacing right parking light
3 and overtaking. Taillight or brake light bulb defec- bulb ( 135).
Possible cause: tive.
28 Turn signal bulb defective
The engine control unit has di- The diode taillight must be re-
placed. Please contact a spe- ! LAMP is indicated.
agnosed a fault. In exceptional
cases, the engine stops and can cialized workshop, preferably A defective bulb places
no longer be started. Otherwise, an authorized BMW Motorrad your safety at risk because
retailer. it is easy for other users to not
Displays
the engine runs in the emer-

gency operating mode. see the motorcycle.
Parking light bulb Replace defective bulbs as
Continued driving is possible,
defective soon as possible; always carry a
however the accustomed en-
z ! LAMPF is indicated. complete set of spare bulbs if
gine output and speed range
may not be available. A defective bulb places possible.
Have the malfunction corrected your safety at risk because Possible cause:
as soon as possible at an au- it is easy for other users to not Turn indicator bulb defective.
thorized workshop, preferably see the motorcycle. Replacing front and rear turn
an authorized BMW Motorrad Replace defective bulbs as indicator bulbs ( 136).
retailer. soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if Possible cause:
Rear bulb defective possible. The license-plate carrier is re-
General warning light shows moved and the vehicle's elec-
Possible cause:
yellow. tronic monitoring system detects
Parking light bulb defective.
! LAMPR is indicated. the missing turn signals.
Replacing left parking light bulb
( 134). Installing license-plate carrier
( 94).
Activating suppression of the ABS self-diagnosis not ABS error
fault message in the SETUP completed ABS warning lamp lights 3
mode. ABS warning lamp flashes. up. 29
Motorcycle has fallen over Possible cause:
! VDS (Vertical Down Sensor) is Possible cause: The ABS control unit has de-
shown in the empty display. The ABS function is not avail- tected an error. The ABS func-
Possible cause: able, because the self-diagno- tion is not available.
Displays
The fall sensor has detected a sis has not been completed. To Continued driving is possible
fall and switched off the engine. check the wheel sensors, the while taking the failed ABS
Position motorcycle upright. motorcycle must be driven a few function into account. Observe
Switch ignition off and then on yards. additional information on situa- z
again or switch emergency ON/ Ride off slowly. It must be tions which can lead to an ABS
OFF switch on and then off noted that the ABS function error ( 103).
again. is not available until the self- Have the malfunction corrected
diagnosis has been completed. as soon as possible at an au-
Fall sensor defective thorized workshop, preferably
! VDS (Vertical Down Sensor) is ABS deactivated an authorized BMW Motorrad
shown. ABS warning lamp lights retailer.
Possible cause: up.
DTC intervention
A defect was determined in the Possible cause: with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
fall sensor. The ABS system has been deac-
Contact an authorized service tivated by the driver. DTC warning lamp flashes
facility, preferably an authorized Switch on ABS function rapidly.
BMW Motorrad retailer. ( 41). The DTC has detected insta-
bility at the rear wheel and has
reduced the torque. The warn- Ride off slowly. It must be It remains possible to con-
3 ing lamp flashes longer than the noted that the DTC function tinue riding. It must be noted
DTC intervention lasts. This fea- is not available until the self- that the DTC function is not
30 ture continues to furnish the rider diagnosis has been completed. available or that its availability
with optical feedback confirm- is restricted. Observe addi-
ing that the system has initiated DTC deactivated tional information on situations
active closed-loop intervention with BMW Motorrad DTC OE which can lead to a DTC error
even after the critical situation ( 104).
Displays
has passed. DTC warning lamp lights Have the malfunction corrected
up. as soon as possible at an au-
DTC self-diagnosis not Possible cause: thorized workshop, preferably
z completed an authorized BMW Motorrad
The DTC system has been deac-
with BMW Motorrad DTC OE tivated by the driver. retailer.
DTC warning lamp flashes Switch on DTC function Anti-theft alarm battery
slowly. ( 42).
weak
Possible cause: DTC error with anti-theft alarm OE
The self-diagnosis was not com- with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
! DWALO is indicated.
pleted; the DTC function is not
available. So that the DTC self- DTC warning lamp lights This error message is only
diagnosis can be completed, the up. displayed for a short time
engine must be running and the following the pre-ride check.
Possible cause:
motorcycle must be moved at a The DTC control unit has de-
speed of at least 3,1 mph (5 km/ tected an error.
h).
Possible cause: Possible cause:
The anti-theft alarm battery no The anti-theft alarm system bat- 3
longer has its full capacity. The tery is completely discharged.
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operation of the anti-theft alarm Operation of the anti-theft alarm
system is only ensured for a lim- system is no longer ensured
ited time with the vehicle battery when the vehicle's battery is dis-
disconnected. connected.
Contact an authorized service Contact an authorized service
Displays
facility, preferably an authorized facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer. BMW Motorrad retailer.
Anti-theft alarm battery Speed warning z

discharged Shiftpoint lamp flashes or
with anti-theft alarm OE remains on continuously
according to the selected setting.
General warning light shows
yellow.
! SPEED is indicated.
Possible cause:
! DWA is indicated. The preset maximum speed has
This error message is only been exceeded.
displayed for a short time Reduce speed.
following the pre-ride check. Entering a new maximum
speed.
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Displays
Operation
Steering and ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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33
EWS Electronic immobilizer . . . . . . . . . 34 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Operation
Speed warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rider and passenger seats . . . . . . . . . . 53
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 z
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Emergency-off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
BMW Motorrad Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . 40
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) . . . . 41
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Steering and ignition Parking lights and all function Locking handlebars
4 lock circuits switched on. Turn handlebars to left.
Engine can be started.
34 Keys Pre-Ride Check in progress.
You are provided with 2 ignition ( 60)
keys. ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
Should you lose your keys please ( 61)
refer to the information regard- with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
Operation
ing the electronic immobilizer DTC self-diagnosis is per-

(EWS) ( 34). formed. ( 61)
A single key fits the steering and
ignition lock, the fuel filler cap Switching off ignition
z and the seat lock. Turn key to position 3 while
Switching on ignition moving handlebars slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
EWS Electronic
immobilizer
Turn key to position 2.
The motorcycle's electronic cir-
Light switched off.
cuitry monitors the data stored in
Handlebars not locked.
Turn key to position 1. the key through a ring antenna
Key can be removed.
incorporated in the ignition lock.
The engine management system Replacement and spare keys are
does not enable engine starting only available through an autho- 4
until the key has been recog- rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
nized as "authorized" for your The keys are part of an inte- 35
motorcycle. grated security system, so the
A further key attached to retailer is under an obligation to
the same ring as the igni- check the legitimacy of all ap-
tion key used to start the engine plications for replacement/extra
Operation
could "irritate" the electronics, keys.
in which case the enabling sig- Press and hold button 2 until
nal for starting is not issued. The Clock hours 3 flash.
EWS warning is shown in the Setting clock Press button 1 to increase z
multifunction display. hours.
Attempting to set the clock
Always store further vehicle keys Press button 2 to decrease
while riding the motorcycle
separately from the ignition key. hours.
can lead to accidents.
Adjust the clock only when the When hours have been set as
If you lose a key, you can have it desired, press and hold but-
disabled by your BMW Motorrad motorcycle is stationary.
ton 2 until minutes 4 flash.
partner. When having a key dis- Switch on ignition. Press button 1 to increase
abled you should also bring all of
minutes.
the motorcycle's remaining keys
Press button 2 to decrease
with you.
minutes.
The engine can no longer be
When minutes have been set
started using a disabled key;
as desired, press button 2 until
however, a disabled key can be
minutes no longer flash.
enabled again.
Setting is completed. Remaining cruising range
4 (when fuel level reaches
Odometer reserve)
36
Selecting readings Resetting tripmeter
Switch on ignition. Switch on ignition.
Select desired trip odometer.
Operation
Continue to press the button 2

until LIMIT appears in the
z display.
Press button 1 repeatedly until

desired value is displayed in Press and hold button 1 until
area 3. trip odometer has been reset.
The following data can be dis-
played: Speed warning
Total distance covered
Trip odometer 1 (Trip I) Setting speed warning
Activate the speed warning in Either the current preset speed
Trip odometer 2 (Trip II)
the SETUP menu (refer to the or OFF appears in the display.
chapter "On the racetrack").
ton 1 until OFF appears in the
display. 4
Lights 37
Parking lights
The parking lights come on au-
tomatically when the ignition is
Operation
switched on.
The parking lights are a
To adopt the current speed as When you exceed the preset
strain on the battery. Do
the new limit: Press the but- speed the shiftpoint lamp 3 re-
not leave the ignition switched
ton 2 and maintain pressure sponds by lighting up or flashing z
on longer than absolutely
until the current speed appears at the preset frequency and the
necessary.
in the display. warning 4 appears in the display.
Press button 1 to increase the Headlight low beam
set speed.
The headlights automatically
Each time you press the but-
come on in their low-beam mode
ton the speed increases by
as soon as you start the engine.
3,1 mph (5 km/h).
High-beam headlight and
headlight flasher
Start engine.
To deactivate the speed warn-

ing: Press and hold the but-
4
38
Operation
Press switch 1 toward front to Immediately after switching off Press button 1 toward left to
switch on high beams. the ignition push button 1 to switch on left-hand turn indica-
z Pull switch 1 rearward to actu- the left and hold until the park- tor.
ate headlight flasher. ing lights come on. Press button 1 toward right
Switch ignition on and then off to switch on right-hand turn
Parking light again to switch off parking light. indicator.
Switch off ignition. Press button 1 into center po-
Turn indicators sition to switch off turn indica-
Operating turn indicator tors.
Switch on ignition. Hazard warning
After driving for approx. flashers
10 seconds or after cover-
ing a distance of approx. 300 m, Switching on hazard
the turn indicators are automati- warning flashers
cally switched off. Switch on ignition.
The hazard warning flash- Ignition can be switched off. The engine can be switched
ers place a strain on the Press button 1 again to switch off easily and quickly using the 4
battery. Do not use the hazard off hazard warning flashers. emergency kill switch.
warning flashers for longer than 39
absolutely necessary. Emergency-off switch
If a turn indicator button is (kill switch)
pressed with the ignition
Operation
switched on, the flashing function
replaces the emergency flashing
function as long as the button is
pressed. If the turn indicator but-
ton is released, the emergency z
flasher function becomes active
again. a Engine switched off
b Operating position
1 Emergency-off switch (kill

Heated handlebar grips
switch)
with heated handlebar grips OE
Operating the emergency
Operating heated
ON/OFF switch when riding
can cause the rear wheel to lock handlebar grips
and thus cause a fall. Start engine.
Do not operate the emergency The heated grips option
ON/OFF switch when riding. can only be activated when
Press button 1 to switch on
hazard warning flashers. the engine is running.
The increase in power con- BMW Motorrad Race
4 sumption caused by the ABS
heated grips can drain the bat-
40 tery if you are riding at low en- Switching off ABS
gine speeds. If the battery is in- function
adequately charged, the heated Switch on ignition.
grips are switched off to ensure
The ABS function can
starting capability.
Operation
also be deactivated while

driving.
The handlebar grips can be
heated at two different levels.
z The second stage 2 is intended
for rapid heating of the grips.
Once they are warm you should
switch back to the first stage.
100 % heating output
Press button 1 repeatedly until 50 % heating output

desired heating level is shown.
Press and hold button 1 until
If no further changes are made the ABS warning lamp 2 dis-
the selected heating level is play pattern changes.
adopted as the setting. ABS warning lamp lights
up.
with BMW Motorrad DTC OE Switching on ABS If the coding plug is not used
function for the SLICK function, as an 4
alternative, the ignition can be
switched off, then on again. 41
If the ABS warning light

lights up after switching
the ignition off and on and then
continued driving over 3,1 mph
Operation
(5 km/h), an ABS error has
occurred.
Press and hold the button 1
until the warning lamps' display Dynamic Traction z
patterns change: first the DTC the ABS warning lamp 2 dis- Control (DTC)
warning lamp 3, then the ABS play pattern changes. with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
warning lamp 2. ABS warning lamp goes
The DTC setting remains un- out; if self-diagnosis has Switching off DTC
changed. not been completed, it begins to function
ABS warning lamp lights flash. Switch on ignition.
up. Release button 1 within two
The DTC function can
seconds.
Release button 1 within two also be deactivated while
ABS warning lamp remains driving.
seconds.
off or continues to flash.
ABS warning lamp remains
on.
ABS function is switched on.
ABS function is switched off.
Switching on DTC If the coding plug is not used
4 function for the SLICK function, as an
alternative, the ignition can be
42 switched off, then on again.
If the DTC warning light
lights up after switching
the ignition off and on and then
continued driving over 3,1 mph
Operation
(5 km/h), a DTC error has

Press and hold button 1 until occurred.
the DTC warning lamp 3 dis-
z play changes. Riding mode
DTC warning lamp begins the DTC warning lamp 3 dis- Setting riding mode
to light up. play changes. Switch on ignition.
Release button 1 within two DTC warning lamp goes
seconds. out; if self-diagnosis has
DTC warning lamp contin- not been completed, it begins to
ues to light up. flash.
Release button 1 within two
DTC function is switched off. seconds.
DTC warning lamp remains
off or continues to flash.
DTC function is switched on.

Press button 1.
Details on the selectable
driving modes are provided 4
in the chapter "Technology in
Detail". 43
Operation
With the coding plug installed, Press button 1 repeatedly until
the driving mode SLICK 4 selection arrow appears before
is also offered in the selection desired setting. z
menu. SLICK mode is designed
The selection arrow 1 and the Installing coding plug ( 44). for racing tires (slick tires)
selection menu 2 are displayed. and assumes very good adhesion
The current setting is shown at values, as are usually found on
position 3. racetracks only.
Enable SLICK mode on race-
tracks only, and only with racing
tires.
When selecting the SLICK
mode, remember the restric-
tions on ABS control interven-
tion at the rear wheel (see the
chapter "Technology in detail").
When the motorcycle comes Do not use the encoding plug on
4 to a stop, the selected riding public roads.
mode is activated after approx. Switch off ignition.
44 ten seconds.
Removing driver's seat ( 54).
The new riding mode is acti-
vated during operation under
the following conditions:
Brakes not engaged
Operation
Throttle turned all the way

back To do so, press the locking
Clutch disengaged device 2 down and pull off the
After the new riding mode is cap by pulling it upwards.
z activated, the selection menu Insert the coding plug.
disappears. Switch on ignition and secure
The configured riding mode plug connection using a new
Dirt and moisture can get
with the corresponding adapta- cable tie.
into the open plug and
tions of the engine character-
cause malfunctions.
istics, ABS and DTC is main-
After removing the encoding
tained, even after the ignition is
plug, refit the cover cap.
switched off.
Open cable ties and remove
Installing coding plug cover cap of the plug connec-
When the coding plug is tion 1.
used, the operating permit
for public roads is voided.
Adjusting the handbrake from Position 1: largest dis-
lever while driving can lead tance between handlebar grip 4
to accidents. and brake lever
Only adjust the handbrake up to Position 6: smallest dis- 45
lever when the motorcycle is tance between handlebar grip
stationary. and brake lever
Mirrors
Operation
Adjusting mirrors
For safety reasons, after the cod-
ing plug is connected, the RAIN
mode 1 is automatically acti- z
vated.
Setting riding mode ( 42).
Installing driver's seat ( 54).
Rotate the adjusting screw 1
Brakes into the desired position by
Adjusting handbrake lever applying gentle pressure from
Changing the position of the rear. Move mirror into desired posi-
the brake-fluid reservoir can The adjusting screw can tion by twisting.
allow air to penetrate the brake be turned more easily if
system. you press the handbrake lever
Do not reposition the handlebar forward when doing so.
controls on the handlebars or the Adjustment options:
handlebars in their mounts.
Spring preload
4 Setting
Adjustment of spring
preload dependent on
46 The spring preload on the front loading
wheel must be adapted to the 0.4...0.6 in (10...15 mm)
weight of the rider. Higher (With rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
weight requires higher spring
preload, lower weight requires
Operation
lower spring preload.

It is essential to set the spring
Hold motorcycle in a verti-
preload to suit the load carried by
cal position and measure dis-
the motorcycle. Increase spring
z tance d between lower edge 1
preload when the vehicle is heav-
of immersion tube and front
ily loaded and reduce spring
axle 2.
preload accordingly when the
vehicle is lightly loaded. Load motorcycle with driver.
With the assistance of a helper,
Adjusting spring preload measure distance d between Your motorcycle's han-
on front wheel points 1 and 2 again and cal- dling will suffer if you do
culate difference (spring deflec- not match the spring-preload and
Make sure ground is level and
tion) between measured values. damping-characteristic settings.
firm and park motorcycle.
Make sure there is no load on Adjustment of spring Adjust the damping characteristic
the motorcycle, removing any preload dependent on to suit the spring preload.
cargo or luggage. loading To decrease spring deflection
(increase spring preload), turn
Compressing front wheel
adjusting screws 3 with tool of edge 1 of license-plate carrier
onboard tool kit in direction a. and screw 2 of chain guard. 4
To increase spring deflection Load motorcycle with driver.
(decrease spring preload), turn 47
With the assistance of a helper,
adjusting screws 3 with tool of measure distance d between
onboard tool kit in direction b. points 1 and 2 again and cal-
Ensure that the settings on the culate difference (spring deflec-
left and right sides are identical. tion) between the measured
Operation
values.
Adjusting spring preload
Loosen screw 1 with tool from Adjustment of spring
at rear wheel onboard tool kit. preload dependent on
loading z
Make sure there is no load on Compression of rear-wheel
the motorcycle, removing any springs
cargo or luggage. 0.8...1 in (20...25 mm) (With
rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
Hold motorcycle in vertical

position and measure
distance d between lower
Tighten screw 1 to specified Adjusting compression
4 torque. damping on front wheel
48 Clamp screw on upper
spring plate
2 lb/ft (3 Nm)
Damping
Operation
Setting
Your motorcycle's han-
dling will suffer if you do The damping must be adjusted
not match the spring-preload and to the road conditions and the
z spring preload. Use adjusting screws 1 on left
damping-characteristic settings. and right to adjust compression
Adjust the damping characteristic A rough road surface requires
damping.
to suit the spring preload. softer damping than a smooth
road surface.
To reduce the spring deflec- An increase in spring preload
tion (increase spring preload), requires firmer damping, a re-
use the tool from the onboard duction in spring preload re-
tool kit to turn the adjustment quires softer damping.
ring 2 in direction b.
To increase the spring deflec-
tion (decrease spring preload),
use the tool from the onboard
tool kit to turn the adjustment
ring 2 in direction a.
Compression stage, ba-
sic setting, front 4
49
Position 8 (sporty setting
with driver 187 lbs (85 kg))
Make sure that the same val-
ues are set on the left and
Operation
right.
To increase damping: turn ad- Rebound-stage damping To increase damping: turn ad-
justing screw with tool on on- on front wheel justing screw with tool on on-
board toolkit so that marking 2 board tool kit so that marking 2 z
points to a higher scale value. points to a higher scale value.
To decrease damping: turn To decrease damping: turn
adjusting screw with tool of on- adjusting screw with tool of on-
board toolkit so that marking 2 board tool kit so that marking 2
points to a lower scale value. points to a lower scale value.
Compression stage, ba- Rebound stage, basic
sic setting, front setting, front
Position 2 (comfortable Adjust rebound-stage damping Position 2 (comfortable

setting with driver 187 lbs with adjusting screws 1 on left setting with driver 187 lbs
(85 kg)) and right-hand fork leg. (85 kg))
Position 4 (normal setting Position 4 (normal setting
with driver 187 lbs (85 kg)) with driver 187 lbs (85 kg))
4 Rebound stage, basic
setting, front
50
Position 7 (sporty setting
with driver 187 lbs (85 kg))
Make sure that the same val-
ues are set on the left and
Operation
right.
Factory settings at front Adjust compression damping To increase damping: turn

wheel extended jounce travel (low adjusting screw or adjustment
z Use the following specification speed) with adjusting screw 1 ring with tool of onboard tool
data to adjust to factory set- and compression damping for kit so that marking 3 or 4
tings. short jounce travel (high speed) points to a higher figure on the
with adjustment ring 2. scale.
Factory settings for To decrease damping: turn
jounce/rebound at front adjusting screw or adjustment
ring with tool of onboard tool
Position 4
kit so that marking 3 or 4
points to a lower figure on the
Adjusting compression
scale.
damping (jounce) at rear
wheel
Adjusting rebound-stage
Pressure stage basic set-
ting at rear High-Speed damping at rear wheel 4
Make sure ground is level and 51
Position 2 (comfortable firm and park motorcycle.
setting with rider 187 lbs
(85 kg))
Position 4 (normal setting
Operation
with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))
Position 9 (sport-oriented
To increase damping: turn ad-
justing screw with tool from
(85 kg))
onboard tool kit so that mark- z
Pressure stage basic set- ing 2 points to a higher scale
ting at rear Low-Speed figure.
Adjust rebound-stage damping To decrease damping: turn
Position 2 (comfortable with adjusting screw 1. adjusting screw with tool from
setting with rider 187 lbs onboard tool kit so that mark-
(85 kg)) ing 2 points to a lower figure
Position 4 (standard setting on the scale.
with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) Rebound stage, basic
Position 8 (sport-oriented setting, rear
(85 kg)) Position 2 (comfortable
(85 kg))
cycle and reduces the life of the
4 Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
tires.
Tire pressure, rear
Ensure proper tire inflation
52 pressure.
Position 4 (standard setting 42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (With tire
with rider 187 lbs (85 kg)) At high road speeds, tire cold)
Position 7 (sport-oriented valves have a tendency to If tire pressure is too low:
setting with rider 187 lbs open as a result of centrifugal Correct tire pressure.
Operation
(85 kg)) force.

Use valve caps with rubber seals Headlight
Factory settings at rear and screw them on firmly to pre-
vent sudden tire deflation.
Adjusting headlight for
wheel
RHD/LHD traffic
z Use the following specification Make sure ground is level and
This motorcycle's headlight fea-
data to adjust to factory set- firm and park motorcycle.
tures a symmetrical low beam.
tings. Check tire pressures against No special adjustments or proce-
data below. dures are required prior to oper-
Factory settings for
jounce/rebound at rear Tire pressure, front ating the motorcycle in a coun-
try where traffic travels on the
Position 4 side of the road opposite to that
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire of your home country (left-hand
Tires cold) drive to right-hand drive or vice
versa).
Checking tire pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure results in poorer han-
dling characteristics of the motor-
Headlight range and Installing passenger seat
spring preload 4
The headlight range generally 53
remains constant due to the ad-
justment of the spring preload to
the loading state.
If there are questions
Operation
whether the headlight
range is correct, consult a
specialized workshop, preferably Unlock seat lock 1 with the
an authorized BMW Motorrad vehicle ignition key. Mount passenger seat in
retailer. Lift passenger seat at rear, mounts 2 on left and right. z
then remove by pulling back
Rider and passenger and upward.
seats Remove ignition key and lay
passenger seat on a clean sur-
Removing passenger seat face with the upholstered side
Make sure ground is level and on the bottom.
Press the rear seat forward

slightly then fold it down.
Lock seat lock with ignition Installing driver's seat
4 key.
54 Removing driver's seat
Operation
Press cover of driver's seat

Mount driver's seat in mount 2, over screw sockets toward
z then position over screw sock- front somewhat and hold in
ets 3. When doing so, make place.
Press cover of driver's seat sure that the paneling is not Install screws 1.
above screws 1 forward some- damaged by the screws.
what and hold in place. Helmet holder
Remove screws.
Lock helmet on
Push the driver's seat forward,
motorcycle
lift it at the rear and remove it.
When doing so, make sure that Removing passenger seat
the paneling is not damaged by ( 53).
the screws. Turn over passenger seat.
Lay the driver's seat on a clean
surface with the upholstered
side down.
Luggage loops
Locking luggage on 4
motorcycle 55
Removing passenger seat
( 53).
Turn over passenger seat.
Operation
The helmet catch can Use loops 1 e.g. in conjunction
scratch the paneling. with passenger footrests, to
When hooking on the helmet, lash luggage onto passenger z
watch the position of the helmet seat. When doing so, make
lock. sure that the rear trim is not
damaged.
Secure helmet on helmet
holder 1 using a steel cable.
Installing passenger seat Take loops 1 out of holders
( 53). and lay toward outside.
Set down helmet on driver's Installing passenger seat
seat. ( 53).
z
56
4
Operation
Riding
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5
57
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Breaking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Riding
Shifting gears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 z
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Fastening motorcycle for trans-
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety instructions Adjust spring preload, suspen- Inhaling exhaust fumes
5 Rider's Equipment
sion damping rate settings and therefore represents a
tire inflation pressures for the health hazard and can even
58 Do not ride without the correct current gross vehicle weight. cause loss of consciousness with
clothing. Always wear: fatal consequences.
Helmet Speed Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Rider's suit If you ride at high speed, always Do not run the engine in closed
Gloves bear in mind that various bound- rooms.
Riding
Boots ary conditions can adversely af-

fect the handling of your motor- Burn hazard
z This applies even to short cycle:
journeys, and to every season Engine and exhaust system
Settings of spring-strut and become very hot when the
of the year. Your authorized shock absorber system
BMW Motorrad retailer will be vehicle is in use. There is a risk
Imbalanced load of burn injuries by contact with
happy to advise you and has
Loose clothing hot surfaces.
the correct clothing for every
Insufficient tire inflation pres- After parking the motorcycle,
purpose.
sure make sure that nobody comes
Loading Poor tire tread into contact with the engine and
Etc. exhaust system.
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel
Do not exceed the gross weight monoxide, which is colorless and
limit and observe the loading to enter the catalytic converter,
odorless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating
information.
and damage.
For this reason, observe the fol- unnecessarily. After starting, ride Tread depth and tire inflation
lowing points: off immediately. pressure 5
Do not run the fuel tank dry Secure luggage attachment
Modifications 59
Do not run the engine with the Tension and lubrication of drive
spark-plug cap removed Modifications of the mo- chain.
Stop the engine immediately if torcycle (e.g. engine man-
it misfires At regular intervals:
agement system, throttle valves,
Use unleaded fuel only Engine oil level (every time you
clutch) can cause damage to the
Riding
Comply with all specified main- refuel)
affected components and fail-
tenance intervals. ure of safety-related functions. Brake pad wear (during every
Damage caused in this way is third stop for refueling). z
Unburned fuel will destroy not covered by the warranty.
the catalytic converter. Do not make any modifications. Starting
Note the points listed for protec- Starting the engine
tion of the catalytic converter. Checklist Switch on ignition.
Danger of overheating Use the following checklist to Pre-Ride Check in progress.
check important functions, set- ( 60)
Cooling would be inade- ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
tings and wear limits before you
quate if the engine were al- ( 61)
ride off:
lowed to idle for a lengthy period
Brakes with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
with the motorcycle at a stand-
Front and rear brake fluid levels DTC self-diagnosis is per-
still: overheating would result. In
Clutch function formed. ( 61)
extreme cases, the motorcycle
could catch fire. Shock absorber setting and Engage neutral, or pull back
spring preload clutch lever if a gear is en-
Do not allow the engine to idle
gaged.
You cannot start the mo- The start attempt is auto- Phase 1
5 torcycle with the side stand matically interrupted if bat-
extended and a gear engaged. tery voltage is too low. Recharge
60 The engine will switch itself off if the battery before you start the
it is started with the transmission engine, or use jump leads and a
in neutral and then a gear is en- donor battery to start.
gaged before retracting the side Engine starts.
stand.
Riding
Consult the troubleshooting

For cold starts and at low chart if the engine refuses to
ambient temperatures: pull the start. ( 148)
z lever to disengage the clutch The indicator and warning lamps
and twist the throttle grip Pre-Ride Check 1 light up and the universal warn-
slightly. In the "Pre-Ride-Check" the ing lamp 2 lights up in yellow.
instrument-cluster module exe- The tachometer needle sweeps
cutes a test routine to check the to the maximum engine speed.
status of the warning lamps and All segments are shown in the
the tachometer. This test routine display.
stops if the engine is started be-
fore it is completed. Phase 2
The general warning lamp
changes from yellow to red.
Phase 3
Press starter button 1. The tachometer needle drops
back to zero.
The indicator and warning lamps sensors, the motorcycle must be neither the ABS nor the inte-
go out. driven a few yards. gral function is available. 5
The display reverts to the stan- Have the malfunction corrected
dard format. Phase 1 as soon as possible at an au- 61
Check on system components thorized workshop, preferably
Should one of the warning lamps monitored by diagnostic sys- an authorized BMW Motorrad
fail to appear: tem while vehicle is parked. retailer.
If it was not possible to ABS warning lamp flashes.
Riding
switch on the warning DTC self-diagnosis
lights, possible malfunctions with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
cannot be indicated. Phase 2 z
Watch all warning and indicator Checking wheel sensors while The readiness for operation
lights on the display. starting off. of the BMW Motorrad DTC is
ABS warning lamp flashes. checked by the self-diagnosis.
Have the malfunction corrected The self-diagnosis routine runs
as soon as possible at an au- automatically when you switch on
thorized workshop, preferably ABS self-diagnosis the ignition.
an authorized BMW Motorrad completed
retailer. Phase 1
The ABS warning lamp goes
Check on system components
ABS self-diagnosis out.
monitored by diagnostic sys-
The readiness for operation of If an ABS error is indicated fol- tem while vehicle is parked.
the BMW Motorrad Race ABS lowing completion of the ABS DTC warning lamp flashes
is checked by the self-diagnosis. self-diagnosis routine: slowly.
The self-diagnosis routine runs It remains possible to continue
automatically when you switch on riding. Please be aware that
the ignition. To check the wheel
Phase 2 an authorized BMW Motorrad
5 Checking the diagnosable sys- retailer.
Engine run-in speed
tem components while driv-
62 Breaking in
ing. So that the DTC self-di- no full throttle (Odome-
agnosis can be completed, the Engine ter reading 0...621 miles
motorcycle must be driven at (0...1000 km))
While running in the motorcy-
a speed of at least 3,1 mph Have the first inspection carried
cle, vary the throttle opening
(5 km/h).
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and engine-speed range fre- out after 300 - 750 mls (500 -
DTC warning lamp flashes quently; avoid driving for long 1,200 km).
slowly. periods at a constant speed.
z Brake pads
Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-
DTC self-diagnosis New brake pads must be run in
tions of road if possible.
completed before they achieve their opti-
Observe the engine run-in
The DTC symbol is no longer speeds. mum friction force. This initial
displayed. reduction in braking efficiency
Engine run-in speed can be compensated for by ex-
If a DTC error is indicated after
erting greater pressure on the
the DTC self-diagnosis is com-
brake levers.
pleted: <7000 min-1 (Odometer
It remains possible to continue reading 0...186 miles New brake pads can extend
riding. It must be noted that (0...300 km)) stopping distance by a sig-
the DTC function is not avail- nificant margin.
<9000 min-1 (Odometer
able. Brake early.
reading 186...621 miles
Have the malfunction corrected (300...1000 km))
as soon as possible at an au-
thorized workshop, preferably
Tires Shifting gears Shiftpoint lamp flashing: engine
New tires have a smooth sur- Shiftpoint lamp
rpm too high 5
face. This must be roughened by 63
riding in a restrained manner at Upshift rpm
various heel angles until the tires During driving the shiftpoint lamp
are run in. This running in proce- indicates the speed at which the
dure is essential if the tires are to rider should shift into the next-
achieve maximum grip. highest gear.
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Shiftpoint lamp flashes at
New tires do not provide the preset frequency: engine
full tire traction. Accident speed will soon reach upshift z
hazards exist in particular on wet rpm
roads and at extreme angles. Shiftpoint lamp goes out: shift-
Always think well ahead and The shiftpoint lamp 1 indicates
two engine speed thresholds to ing speed reached
avoid extreme angles.
the driver:
The engine rpm limits and the
Standing-start engine rpm upshift lamp's display character-
At a stop, the shiftpoint lamp in- istics can both be adjusted in the
dicates the ideal engine rpm for a SETUP menu.
racing start.
Speed limit
Shiftpoint lamp off: engine rpm
If the shiftpoint lamp flashes or
too low
lights up during operation while
Shiftpoint lamp lit up: ideal rpm
for start
! SPEED simultaneously ap-
pears in the display this means
that the preset speed has been No shifting support is provided in
5 exceeded. the following situations:
during shifting with engaged
64 Gearshift assistant clutch
with gearshift assistant OE during shifting with the throttle
valve closed (overrun)
Your motorcycle is equipped with
a shifting assistant developed during downshifts
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based on racing requirements. It

enables upshifting without actu- Steering
ating the clutch or throttle valve The sensor 1 in the shift linkage Adjusting the steering
z detects the shift request and ini-
in virtually all load and engine damper
speed ranges. During accelera- tiates shifting support.
tion the throttle valve can remain
open, and the shifting time is re- When driving at constant speed
duced to a minimum. The gears in low gears at high engine
are shifted into as usual with foot speeds, upshifting without
force on the shift lever. clutch operation can result in
major load change reactions.
BMW Motorrad recommends
only upshifting with clutch
operation in these driving
situations. The shifting assistant Attempts to adjust the
should not be used in the area of steering damper while the
the rev-limiter. vehicle is moving can lead to ac-
cidents.
Never adjust the steering damper
except while the motorcycle is Brakes as quickly as possible and with
stationary.
How do you achieve
great force, the dynamic load 5
Turn the adjustment screw 1 in the shortest stopping distribution cannot follow the
increased deceleration and the 65
the direction A to increase the
distances? braking force cannot be com-
damping force.
The dynamic load distribution be- pletely transferred to the road
Turn the adjustment screw 1
tween the front and rear wheel surface. The front wheel can lock
in the direction B to reduce the
changes during braking. The up.
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damping force.
heavier you brake, the greater
Basic steering damper the weight transfer to the front Locking up of the front wheel is
adjustment setting wheel. Increases in the load at prevented by the BMW Motorrad z
an individual wheel are accom- Race ABS.
Opens at 5 clicks (starting at panied by a rise in the effective
fully closed) (Highway opera- braking force that the wheel can
Descending mountain
tion) provide. passes
Opens at 2 clicks (starting at To achieve the shortest possi- There is a danger of the
fully closed) (Racetrack) ble braking distance, the front brakes fading if you use
brake must be applied quickly only the rear brakes when
and with increasing force. This descending mountain passes.
procedure provides ideal exploita- Under extreme conditions, the
tion of the extra weight transfer brakes could overheat and suffer
to the front wheel. The clutch severe damage.
should also be disengaged at Use both front and rear brakes,
the same time. With the "forced and make use of the engine's
braking" often practiced in which braking effect as well.
the brake pressure is generated
Wet, soiled brakes Parking your Refueling
5 Moisture and dirt on the brake motorcycle Fuel specifications
66 disks and the brake pads result in
a decrease in the braking action.
Side stand For optimal fuel economy, the
Switch off engine. gasoline should be sulfur-free or
Delayed or poorer braking action
very low in sulfur content.
must be expected in the follow- If the ground is soft or un-
ing situations: even, there is no guaran- Leaded fuel will destroy the
When driving in the rain and tee that the motorcycle will rest catalytic converter.
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through puddles. firmly on the stand. Do not refuel with leaded gaso-
After washing the motorcycle. Always check that the ground line or gasoline with metallic
z When driving on roads spread under the stand is level and additives, e. g. manganese or
with salt. firm. Iron.
After working on the brakes Fold out side stand and park Ethanol E85 might damage
due to oil or grease residues. motorcycle. the engine and fuel supply
When driving on soiled roads system.
or offroad. The side stand is designed
Do not refuel with E85, i.e. fuel
to support only the weight
with an ethanol content of 85 %,
Poor braking action due to of the motorcycle.
or with Flex Fuel.
moisture and dirt. Do not lean or sit on the
Brake until brakes are dry or motorcycle with the side stand Fuels with a maximum ethanol
clean; clean if necessary. extended. content of 10 %, i. e., E10,
Brake early until the full braking may be used for refueling.
If the slope of the road permits,
action is available again. turn the handlebars to the left.
On a grade, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Immediately wipe off plastic parts
Recommended fuel qual-
ity
after contact with fuel. 5
Super unleaded, (max. 10 % firm and place motorcycle on
ethanol, E10) side stand.
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON) The available fuel tank vol-
89 AKI ume can only be optimally
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used with the vehicle standing on
Refueling procedure the side stand.
Fuel is highly flammable. Refuel with quality listed below
Open protective cap. at most until lower edge of filler
z
Fire at the fuel tank can
result in fire and explosion. neck is reached.
Do not smoke. Never bring a When refueling after run-
naked flame near the fuel tank. ning on reserve, make sure
that you top up the tank to a
Fuel expands when ex-
level above reserve, as other-
posed to heat. When the
wise the sensor will not be able
tank is overfilled, fuel can escape
to register the new level and the
and get onto the road. This re-
fuel warning lamp will not be
sults in a danger of falling.
switched off.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Unlock fuel tank cap 1 with The "usable fuel quantity"
Fuel attacks plastic sur-
ignition key and fold up. indicated in the Technical
faces, making them cloudy
data is the fuel quantity, which
or unattractive.
can be refueled, if the fuel tank
was completely emptied, i.e., if
the engine dies off due to lack of ping away to the side, prefer-
5 fuel. ably with the help of a second
person.
68 Usable fuel quantity
Push motorcycle onto transport
surface, and do not place on
Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. side stand.
17.5 l)
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Reserve fuel quantity

Undo the screws 1 and remove
z the trim panel at the lower fork
Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l) bridge.
Press fuel tank cap down firmly
to close.
Remove key and close protec-
tive cap.
Components can be dam-
Fastening motorcycle aged.
for transport Do not pinch components, e.g.
Protect all component surfaces brake lines or wiring harnesses.
against which straps are routed Lay straps at front over lower
against scratching. For exam- fork bridge on both sides.
ple, use adhesive tape or soft The motorcycle can tip
Tension straps downward.
cloths. away to the side and fall
over.
Secure motorcycle against tip-
5
69
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Fasten rear straps on both
sides to the passenger foot-
z
pegs and then tighten them.
Tension all straps evenly; the
vehicle should be pulled down
against its springs with the sus-
pension compressed as much
as possible.
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70
5
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On the racetrack
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6
71
LAPTIMER mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
INFO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
SETUP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
On the racetrack
In a gravel bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Mirror removal and installation . . . . . . 92
Removing and installing license-plate
carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Removing and installing front turn
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 z
Multifunction display INFO mode: In the INFO mode
6 Selecting display mode
the stored information from the
LAPTIMER mode can be dis-
72 played. This mode can only be
activated with the motorcycle
stopped.
SETUP mode: In the SETUP

On the racetrack
mode the instrument cluster's

display features can be adjusted
to driver's preferences. This INFO-MENU or
If
mode can only be activated with SETUP-MENU is shown,
the motorcycle stopped. press and hold button 2 to
Press button 2 repeatedly until activate mode.
desired mode appears. Speed warning: A warning ap-
ROAD mode: The ROAD mode pears when the speed that you
z provides all information required can set here is exceeded. This
for operation on public roads. function must be activated in the
All descriptions outside of this SETUP mode.
chapter refer to this mode.
LAPTIMER mode: In the LAP-

TIMER mode, lap times and
other data can be saved and dis-
played again in the INFO mode.
Overview of mode
selection 6
Solid line: button pressed 73
briefly
Dotted line: press and hold
button
1 Operating odometer
On the racetrack
( 36)
2 Setting clock ( 35).
3 Start time recording
( 76).
4 Start INFO menu ( 79)
5 Start SETUP menu
( 84)
6 Speed warning ( 36) z
LAPTIMER mode Marking displayed value delay can be set as described on
6 Display The following times can be
Page ( 90).
74 shown in the second line:

The time of the previous lap is
marked with "LASTLAP".
The running time of the current
lap.
On the racetrack
The following times can be

shown in the third line:
The fastest of the stored laps,
marked with "BESTLAP"
1 Speedometer The all-time best lap time,
2 Current race lap without a marking
3 Engine temperature The running time of the current
z 4 The display in these lines lap.
can be adjusted ( 74)
The possible combinations are
In illustration: time of pre-
described on Page ( 87).
ceding lap (LASTLAP) and
current lap time The stopped time of the preced-
5 Set riding mode ing racing lap is shown briefly at
6 Gear indicator the start of each new racing lap
before the display switches over
to the running time of the current
racing lap. The duration of this
Overview of lap timer
mode 6
briefly
button
1 End time entry ( 77).
On the racetrack
2 Interrupt time entry
( 77).
3 Start time recording
( 76).
4 Adjust display setting
( 76).
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Adjusting display setting Starting time recording new lap can only be started in
6 the other modes with an exter-
nal signal.
76
Infrared receiver
with infrared receiver OA
Operation of the instrument clus-

On the racetrack
ter in the LAPTIMER mode can

be carried out conveniently with
an infrared signal. For this pur-
To change display setting in Press button 1 to start record- pose, the infrared receiver avail-
LAPTIMER mode, press but- ing. able as an optional accessory
ton 2 repeatedly until display For the headlight flasher must be connected to the instru-
has desired appearance. signal to be detected, the ment cluster. Operation with the
z engine must be running. headlight flasher button is also
possible with the integrated sen-
When driving over Start/Finish sor.
line, press button 1 again to To avoid the premature detection
start recording for next race of a completed lap due to inter-
lap. ference signals, a minimum lap
The data of the preceding race time can be specified ( 90).
lap will be saved. Signals received before this time
If the display mode is exited expires are then ignored.
during a recording, then the
recording continues to run.
However, the recording of a
Interrupting time entry Ending time entry continued. Only after the current
recording has been deleted in 6
INFO mode does counting begin
at lap 1 again. 77
Fastest lap expected

This function must be activated
in the SETUP menu ( 91).
On the racetrack
To interrupt time entry, press First, press the button 1 to in-
button 1. terrupt the time entry.
To continue time entry, press To save the displayed time as
button 1 again. the last racing lap, press and
hold down the button 1 un- z
til --:--:-- is displayed.
Then, change the display mode
using the button 2.
If you do not want to save When a new lap is started the
the displayed time any longer, intermediate elapsed times are
press the button 2 to change monitored at 100 meter intervals
the display mode. and then compared with the cor-
responding elapsed times for the
If additional laps are fastest recorded lap. If the cur-
recorded at a later time, rent intermediate elapsed time is
the numbering of the laps is better than that of the previous
fastest lap then a new fastest lap
6 can be anticipated. The "fastest
lap" lamp 1 lights up.
78
On the racetrack
z
INFO mode All-time best lap time
Selecting stored lap
(ATBEST) 6
Best stored lap time (BEST)
79
Last stored lap time (LAST)
All other stored laps
The total sum of all recorded
lap times (TOTAL)
Exit INFO mode
On the racetrack
(INFO RETURN)
Allows deletion of stored data
(INFO CLEAR ALL) (except
all-time best lap time)
Press button 1 or button 2 to
display stored laps consecu-
tively.
If the rider drives off in this
z
mode, the display automat-
ically switches over to the ROAD
mode.
When the button 1 is pressed,
the stored laps are displayed in
the following order. Each time
the button 2 is pressed, they are
displayed in the opposite order:
Overview of Info mode
6 Solid line: button pressed
80 briefly
button
1 Select stored lap ( 79).
2 Delete lap times ( 83).
On the racetrack
3 Jump directly to
CLEAR ALL menu
4 Exit INFO mode ( 81).
5 Clear recording ( 82).
6 Activate ROAD mode
( 82).
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Information on each race 4 Lap time of displayed race
lap lap 6
81
Exiting INFO mode
On the racetrack
Press and hold button 2 to exit
INFO mode.
The recorded values are
1 Alternately: top speed
stored.
(max) and minimum speed
(min) of the indicated race Press button 1 or button 2 re-
lap peatedly until INFO RETURN z
2 Race lap to which dis- is displayed.
played data refer
3 Alternately: average throt-
tle position (TH) in per-
cent, driving percentage
with brake actuation (BR)
in percent and number of
shifts (G) of indicated race
lap
Clearing recording Activating ROAD mode The all-time best lap remains
6 stored even if the recorded laps
are deleted. As a result, a new
82 race can be recorded at other
times and compared with the
best lap from previous races.
The all-time best lap can also be
deleted.
On the racetrack
If the all-time best lap is from a

stored recording, the correspond-
ing lap number is also displayed.
Press and hold down the but- Press and hold down the but- If the all-time best lap does not
ton 1 until INFO CLEAR ALL is ton 1 until INFO CLEAR ALL is have a lap number, it is from a
displayed. displayed. recording that has already been
Press and hold down the but- Press and hold button 1 to re- deleted.
z ton 2 to delete the recorded turn to ROAD mode.
data and return to LAPTIMER The recorded values are
mode. stored.
All-time best lap

The all-time best lap (ATBEST)
is the fastest of all recorded
racing laps and is updated as
soon as a faster lap has been
recorded.
Deleting lap times the last stored lap LAST, the
corresponding lap is deleted. 6
The lap that previously had
been the second to last lap is 83
taken over as the new last lap.
a random stored lap, it is
deleted. The numbering of the
remaining laps is maintained.
On the racetrack
The deleted lap time is sub-
tracted from the overall time.
Press button 1 or button 2

repeatedly until the lap to be
deleted is displayed.
Press and hold button 2 to
delete the lap. z
If the selected lap is
the all-time best lap ATBEST,
the best of the stored laps is
taken over as the new all-time
best lap.
the best stored lap BEST, the
corresponding lap is deleted.
The lap that previously had
been the second best lap is
taken over as the new best lap.
SETUP mode Shiftpoint lamp activation rpm
6 Selecting parameter
(SFT-ON)
Shiftpoint lamp switch-off rpm
84 (SFTOFF)
Shiftpoint lamp brightness set-
ting (SFT-BR)
Shiftpoint lamp flashing fre-
quency (SFT-FL)
On the racetrack
Display structure in Laptimer

mode (SETUP LAPTIMER)
Display duration for last
recorded time (HOLD)
Press button 1 or button 2 re- Minimum lap time (LAP-TM)
peatedly until desired parame- Activating and canceling the
ter is displayed. lamp malfunction display
z If the rider drives off in this (LAMP)
mode, the display automat- Comparison between current
ically switches over to the ROAD lap and fastest lap (FSTLAP)
mode. Activating and canceling the
speed warning (SPEED) in the
When the button 1 is pressed ROAD mode
the available parameters are Display dimmer (NIGHT)
displayed in the following order. End of SETUP
Each time the button 2 is (SETUP RETURN)
pressed, they are displayed in the
opposite order:
Overview of Setup mode
briefly 85
button
1 Select parameter ( 84).
2 Jump directly to ROAD
On the racetrack
mode
3 Set parameter ( 86).
4 Exit settings ( 86).
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Setting parameter Exiting settings Switch-on speed of
6 shifting flasher
86
On the racetrack
Press and hold button 2 until Press and hold button 1 until
displayed parameter begins to multifunction display switches Display of switch-on speed in
flash. over to ROAD mode. rpm.
Press button 1 or button 2 re- A value which is still flashing
z peatedly until desired value is will not be saved.
displayed. As an alternative, press but-
If desired value is displayed: ton 1 or button 2 repeatedly
Press and hold button 2 un- until SETUP RETURN is dis-
til displayed value no longer played.
flashes. If "SETUP RETURN" is
The value has been saved. displayed:
Press and hold button 2 to exit
SETUP mode.
SETUP MENU is indicated.
Switch-off speed of Brightness of shifting Flashing frequency of
shifting flasher flasher shiftpoint lamp 6
87
On the racetrack
Display of switch-off speed in Display of shifting flasher bright- Flashing frequency of the shift-
rpm. ness in percent of the maximum point lamp and the speed warn-
Only speeds which lie above the brightness. ing in Hz (cycles per second).
switch-on speed can be selected. The shifting flasher remains When ON is selected the shift- z
switched on during setting and point lamp and the speed warn-
is immediately adjusted to the ing remain on constantly.
selected brightness.
Display structure in
Laptimer mode
The display structure in the Lap-
timer mode can be selected from
six versions.
6
88
On the racetrack
Version 1 Version 2 Version 3

The running time of the cur- The time required for the pre- The running time of the current
rent lap is shown in the second ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line
line and the best lap time of the ond line and the running time of and the all-time best lap time is
stored values is shown in the the current lap is shown in the shown in the third line ( 82).
third line. third line.
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6
89
On the racetrack
Version 4 Version 5 Version 6
The time required for the pre- The running time of the current The second line remains empty
ceding lap is shown in the sec- lap is shown in the second line and the running time of the cur-
ond line and the best lap time of and the third line remains empty. rent lap is shown in the third line.
the stored values is shown in the
third line.
z
Display duration for last Minimum lap time Lamp malfunction
6 stopped time displays
90
On the racetrack
When using an infrared receiver

Display of the display duration in to determine the lap times, the If lamps or bulbs are removed
seconds. time can be set which must or the license plate carrier is de-
After the start of a new lap, the elapse after the first received tached for track use the vehicle's
z stopped time of the preceding signal before a new signal is electronic monitoring system will
lap is shown for the selected accepted. This prevents the interpret this as a defective lamp
time. Then the running time of signals of several transmitters or bulb and the corresponding
the current lap is shown again. positioned next to each other warning message will appear in
from being evaluated. the display.
It is also not possible to start a This function cancels the display.
new lap with the headlight flasher
button within this time.
Fastest lap display Speed warning Display brightness
6
91
On the racetrack
The "fastest lap expected" func- When you select this function Five different intensities are avail-
tion ( 77) is activated. a supplementary main menu al- able for adjusting the display
lowing selection of a maximum brightness.
speed is activated. A warning ap-
pears when the vehicle speed z
rises beyond this limit.
In a gravel bed of abrasion marks using an
6 with BMW Motorrad DTC OE
adhesive strip.
92 Use the HP Race Cover

DTC shut-off Kit from BMW Motorrad to
On very loose substrates (e.g. a cover the exposed screw sock-
gravel bed on a racetrack), the ets and secure the mounting
control interventions of the DTC attachment.
On the racetrack
can attenuate the drive force

on the rear wheel until the rear Installing mirrors
wheel no longer turns. In this Remove nuts 1 on left and Make sure ground is level and
case, BMW Motorrad recom- right and take off mirror. firm and park motorcycle.
mends switching off the DTC Remove fairing fastener.
temporarily.
Note that the rear wheel will spin
in the loose substrate, and close
z the throttle in a timely manner
before reaching a solid substrate.
Then, switch the DTC back on.
Mirror removal and

installation
Secure the paneling 2 on the
Removing mirror left and right to the fairing Mount mirrors on left and right
Make sure ground is level and bracket 3. If cable ties are in mounts 4.
firm and park motorcycle. used, protect possible locations
Install nuts on back of fairing with anti-theft alarm OE
with torque. 6
Mirror on front panel car- 93
rier
Securing device: mechanical

6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
On the racetrack
Removing and installing
Release the cable tie 1 (is suit-
license-plate carrier able for reuse). Activate locking mechanisms 3
Removing license-plate Actuate locking mechanism 2 and disconnect plug.
carrier and disconnect the plug. Remove screw 4.
Switch off ignition. Remove anti-theft alarm sys-
Make sure ground is level and tem from bracket by extracting
toward front. z
with anti-theft alarm OE
Deactivate anti-theft alarm sys-
tem if necessary.

( 53).
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94
On the racetrack
Carefully disconnect anti-theft Press locking mechanism 7 Detach screws 8 with wash-
alarm system bracket 5 from to left with small screwdriver ers and remove license-plate
rear frame and rotate it upward. while simultaneously sliding carrier. Guide cable through
connector toward rear off anti- opening 9 when doing so.
theft alarm system bracket. Installing passenger seat
Remove anti-theft alarm sys- ( 53).
z tem bracket.
Installing license-plate
Protect connector plugs on carrier
motorcycle against contamina- Make sure ground is level and
tion. firm and park motorcycle.
( 53).
Activate locking mechanism 6
and disconnect plug.
secure on rear frame with cable
tie 1. 6
with anti-theft alarm OE 95
On the racetrack
Position license-plate carrier Close connector so that locking
and guide cable through open- mechanism 6 engages.
ing 9.
Install screws 8 with washers.
Slide connector of license-plate
carrier onto anti-theft alarm
system bracket so that lock- z
ing mechanism 7 engages.
Mount anti-theft alarm system

bracket 5 in rear frame.
Close connector so that lock-
ing mechanism 2 engages and
fairing side panel also apply logi-
6 cally for the left side.
96 Removing fairing side panel

( 117).
On the racetrack
Mount anti-theft alarm system Undo the screw 2 and remove

in bracket from front. the turn signal. Guide cable
Install screw 4. through fairing side panel.
Close connector so that locking Protect connector on motorcy-
devices 3 engage. Unclip the turn signal cable at cle against contamination.
z Installing passenger seat position 1.

( 53).
Removing and installing

front turn indicator
Removing front turn
signal
The working steps de-
scribed here for the right Mount fairing side panel in
mount 6 on engine spoiler.
Installing front turn signal
6
97
On the racetrack
Mount side panel in rubber Position the wind deflection
buffer at position 4. wing 2 ensuring that is on the Unfasten the screws 1 then
Install screws 3 with washers. correct side. remove the wind deflection
Install screws 2. The letters "R" for the right wing 2.
side and "L" for the left side
are stamped on the surfaces of
the deflector panels. z
Install screws 1.
Install screw 1. Remove the screw 1 on the

inside of the right side panel.
6
98
On the racetrack
Remove screws 2. Position turn signal and install

Remove screws 3 with wash- screw 2.
ers.
Pull fairing side panel out of
rubber buffer at position 4 and
remove.
z
Guide cable through fairing
side panel.
Clip the turn signal cable in at

position 1.
Installing fairing side panel

( 119).
Technology in detail
Riding mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
7
99
Brake system with BMW Motorrad
Race ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Engine management with
BMW Motorrad DTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
z
Riding mode the ignition is switched off and RAIN
7 Selection
on again. However, the shut- The engine output is only par-
off of ABS and/or DTC is main- tially available. Twisting the throt-
100 There are four riding modes to tained only if the coding plug is tle produces a virtually linear in-
choose from for adjusting the installed. crease in power while the en-
motorcycle to the weather, road The following always applies: gine's response is smooth.
conditions and driving style: The sportier the selected mode, The ABS system always inter-
RAIN the more directly the engine out- venes early enough to prevent
SPORT (default mode) put can be utilized. At the same the wheels from locking up and
RACE time, the support of the driver by the rear wheel from lifting off the
SLICK (with coding plug in- the ABS and DTC systems is in- ground if possible.
stalled only) creasingly reduced. The DTC system intervenes early
The RAIN, SPORT and RACE enough to always prevent the
When the coding plug is modes are designed for riding rear wheel from spinning if possi-
used, the operating permit with series tires recommended ble.
for public roads is voided. by BMW Motorrad. SLICK mode
Do not use the encoding plug on assumes racing tires and roads SPORT
z public roads. with very good adhesion. In this mode the full engine out-
Therefore, consider the follow- put is available. While twisting
Each riding mode affects the being when selecting the riding the throttle grip still results in re-
havior of the motorcycle in a dif- mode: The sportier the setting, strained power generation, the
ferent way. ABS and/or DTC can the more demanding the require- engine response is crisper and
be switched off in each mode; ments for the driving skill of the more direct.
the following explanations always rider are! The ABS response character-
refer to the activated systems.
istics remain identical to those
The last selected riding mode
provided in the RAIN mode.
is reactivated automatically after
The DTC system intervenes later SLICK ing tires with maximum adhesion
than in the RAIN mode so that To activate the SLICK mode, the (slick tires) are mounted. Longer 7
minor drifts are possible at the coding plug must be used. wheelies and wheelies at small
ends of curves. angles are also permitted, which 101
SLICK mode was developed for
roads with good visibility and very means it is possible to flip over
RACE high friction coefficients, as they backward in extreme cases!
The RACE mode is the sportiest are usually found on racetracks
mode as long as the coding plug Switchover
only. This mode also assumes
is not installed. that the motorcycle is riding with The switchover process for the
Engine output and power gen- racing tires that have very good functions in the engine manage-
eration both increase beyond adhesion. ment system, the ABS and the
the levels offered in the SPORT The engine output, increase in DTC is only possible in certain
mode. power and response are de- operating modes:
The ABS system intervenes later signed for maximum sportiness. No drive torque at rear wheel
in this mode. The wheels are still The overrun cutoff is deactivated. No brake pressure in the brake
prevented from locking up, how- The behavior of the ABS system system.
ever the lift-off detection for the matches that of the RACE mode,
rear wheel is deactivated. The To obtain this state, z
however with one difference: If
rear wheel can lift off the ground! Motorcycle must be stopped
the footbrake lever is actuated,
The DTC system intervenes with the ignition switched on
ABS control is no longer carried
even later so that longer drifts out on the rear wheel. The rear or
and brief wheelies are also possi- wheel can lock up. The lift-off Throttle grip must be turned
ble at the end of curves. detection for the rear wheel is back,
also deactivated. Brake levers may not be actu-
In this mode the control of the ated,
DTC system assumes that rac-
The clutch must be actuated. Spinning of the rear wheel pressure, the wheels begin to
7 First the desired riding mode is
with the front brake pulled block and driving stability is lost,
(burn out) is made consider- and a fall can result. Before this
102 preselected. The switchover ably more difficult by the inte- situation occurs, ABS intervenes
does not take place until the gral function. The result may be and adjusts the brake pressure
affected systems are in the re- damage to the rear wheel brake to the maximum transferrable
quired state. and the clutch. braking force. This enables the
The selection menu does not Burn-outs may be carried out wheels to continue to turn and
disappear in the display until the with the ABS function switched maintains driving stability regard-
driving mode has been switched off only. less of the road surface condi-
over. tion.
How does ABS work?
Brake system with The maximum braking force that
What happens when
BMW Motorrad Race can be transferred to the road rough roads are
ABS surface is partially dependent on encountered?
the friction coefficient of the road Bumpy or rough roads can briefly
Partially integral brake surface. Gravel, ice, snow and lead to a loss of contact be-
z Your motorcycle is equipped with wet roads offer a considerably tween the tires and the road sur-
a partially integral brake configu- poorer friction coefficient than a face, until the transferable brak-
ration. Both front and rear brakes dry, clean asphalt surface. The ing force is reduced to zero. If
are applied simultaneously when poorer the friction coefficient of braking is carried out in this sit-
you pull the handbrake lever. the road surface is, the longer uation, ABS must reduce the
The footbrake lever acts only on the braking distance will be. brake pressure to ensure driv-
the rear brake. If the maximum transferrable ing stability when restoring con-
braking force is exceeded when tact to the road. At this point in
the driver increases the brake time, the BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS must assume extremely low lever is actuated before or to- Special situations
friction coefficients (gravel, ice, gether with the handbrake lever. To detect the tendency of the 7
snow) so that the running wheels wheels to lock up, the speeds
turn in every imaginable case and Lifting off rear wheel 103
of the front and rear wheel are
the driving stability is ensured. Even during severe braking, a compared. If implausible values
After detecting the actual con- high level of tire grip can mean are detected over a longer period
ditions, the system adjusts the that the front wheel does not of time, the ABS function is de-
optimum brake pressure. lock up until very late, if at all. activated for safety reasons and
Consequently, ABS does not in- an ABS fault is indicated. The
How is the BMW Motorrad tervene until very late, if at all. condition for a fault code is the
Race ABS noticeable to Under these circumstances the completed self-diagnosis.
the rider? rear wheel can lift off the ground, In addition to problems on the
If the ABS system must reduce and the outcome can be a high- BMW Motorrad Race ABS, un-
the braking forces due to the siding situation in which the mo- usual driving conditions can also
conditions described above, then torcycle can flip over. lead to a fault message.
vibrations can be felt at the hand- Heavy braking can lead to Unusual driving conditions:
brake lever. the rear wheel lifting off the Heating up on an auxiliary
If the handbrake lever is pulled, ground. stand at idle speed or with gear z
then braking pressure is built up When braking, bear in mind engaged.
at the rear wheel with the integral that the ABS control cannot Rear wheel locked-up for a
function. If the footbrake lever is always be relied on to prevent longer period of time by engine
first actuated after this, the brake the rear wheel from lifting off the brake, e.g. when riding down
pressure already built up can be ground. steep hills.
felt earlier than the counter-pres-
sure, than when the footbrake Should a fault code result due to
one of the driving conditions de-
scribed above, the ABS function Be careful in curves! When you sible for adapting his/her driving
7 can be reactivated by switching apply the brakes in a curve, the style.
the ignition off and then on again. motorcycle's weight and mo- Do not reduce the additional
104 mentum take over and even safety provided with risky
How important is regular BMW Motorrad Race ABS is un- driving.
maintenance? able to counteract their effects.
Any technical system is al- Special situations
ways only as good as its Engine management As lean angles increase, accel-
maintenance condition. with BMW Motorrad eration potential is also progres-

To ensure that the DTC sively restricted by the laws of
BMW Motorrad Race ABS physics. This can result in re-
with BMW Motorrad DTC OE duced acceleration when coming
is in an optimally maintained
condition, it is vital that the out of very tight curves.
How does DTC work?
specified inspection intervals be
The BMW Motorrad DTC com- To detect spinning or slipping
complied with.
pares the wheel speeds of the away of the rear wheel, the
Reserves for safety front and rear wheel. From the speeds of the front and rear
z speed difference the slip, and wheel are compared and the
But remember: the potentially
with it the stability reserves on angle is considered, for example.
shorter braking distances which
the rear wheel are determined. If these values are detected to
BMW Motorrad Race ABS per-
When a slip limit is exceeded, the be implausible for a long period,
mits must not be used as an ex-
engine torque is adapted by the a replacement value is used for
cuse for careless riding. ABS is
engine management system. the angle and the DTC function
primarily a means of ensuring a
safety margin in genuine emer- Even with DTC, the laws of is deactivated. In these cases,
gencies. physics cannot be overrid- a DTC error is displayed. The
den. The driver is always respon-
condition for a fault code is the If the front wheel loses contact
completed self-diagnosis. to the ground during extreme 7
In the following unusual driving acceleration, the DTC reduces
states, the BMW Motorrad DTC 105
the engine torque until the front
can be automatically deactivated. wheel touches the ground again.
Unusual driving conditions: In this case, BMW Motorrad rec-
Driving on the rear wheel ommends turning back the throt-
(wheelie) for a longer period tle grip somewhat to achieve
with DTC deactivated. a stable driving state again as
Rear wheel spinning in place quickly as possible.
with front brake engaged (burn
out). On a slippery surface, the throt-
Heating up on an auxiliary tle grip should never be suddenly
stand at idle speed or with gear turned back completely without
engaged. pulling the clutch at the same
time. The engine braking torque
Provided that the coding plug for can cause the rear wheel to slip,
the SLICK mode is not installed, resulting in an unstable driving z
the DTC will be reactivated by state. This case cannot be con-
switching the ignition off and on trolled by the BMW Motorrad
again and then accelerating the DTC.
vehicle to a speed of more than
3,1 mph (5 km/h).
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7
106
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
8
107
Accessories
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General instructions BMW Motorrad cannot ex-
8 BMW Motorrad recommends
amine or test each product
of outside origin to ensure that it
108 the use of parts and accessories
can be used on or in connection
for your motorcycle that are ap-
with BMW motorcycles without
proved by BMW for this purpose.
constituting a safety hazard. Nor
Your authorized BMW Motorrad is this guarantee provided when
retailer is the right place to go the official approval of a specific
Accessories
for genuine BMW parts and ac- country has been granted. Tests
cessories,other BMW approved conducted by these instances
products, and expert advice on cannot make provision for all op-
their installation and use. erating conditions experienced by
These parts and products have BMW motorcycles and, conse-
z been tested by BMW for safety, quently, they are not sufficient in
function and suitability. BMW some circumstances.
accepts product liability for these Use only parts and accessories
products. approved by BMW for your
Conversely, BMW is unable to motorcycle.
accept any liability whatsoever
for parts and accessories which it Whenever you are planning mod-
has not approved. ifications, comply with all the le-
Observe the information on the gal requirements. The vehicle
importance of tire sizes for chas- must not infringe on national
sis control systems ( 123). road-vehicle construction and
use regulations of your country.
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
9
109
Onboard tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Maintenance
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Fairings and Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Wheel rims and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 z
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
General instructions Onboard tool kit 3 Socket wrench
9 The 'Maintenance' chapter de-
Wrench size: 17 mm
Adjusting spring preload
110 scribes work involving the check-
on front wheel ( 46).
ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with Adjusting compression
a minimum of effort. damping (jounce) at rear
wheel ( 50).
If special tightening torques are
Use plastic attachment
Maintenance
to be taken into account for

assembly, these are listed. An for adjusting damping
overview of all required tightening and spring preload.
torques is contained in the Extension for hook
1 Spare fuses with gripper wrench.
chapter "Technical Data".
Miniature fuses, 4 A and 4 TORX wrench, T25
Information on additional main- 7.5 A
z tenance and repair work is pro- Removing and installing
2 Box wrench body panels.
vided in the Repair Manual for
Wrench size: 34 mm 5 Hook wrench
your vehicle on DVD, which you
Adjusting chain tension Adjusting spring preload
can obtain from your authorized
( 122). at rear wheel ( 47).
BMW Motorrad retailer.
6 Extension for screwdriver
Special tools and thorough spe- insert
cialized knowledge are required Adjusting rear damping
to carry out some of the work (in conjunction with slot-
described here. If you are in ted blade).
doubt, consult an authorized
workshop, preferably your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
7 Open-ended wrench 10 Reversible screwdriver in- check the oil level with the en-
Wrench size: 10/13 sert gine at operating temperature. 9
Adjusting chain tension with Phillips PH1 and Torx Make sure ground is level and
T25 111
( 122). firm and hold motorcycle at op-
8 Plastic attachment for Removing driver's seat erating temperature vertically.
socket wrench ( 54). Let the engine run in neutral
Adjusting spring preload Removing and installing for one minute.
on front wheel ( 46). body panels.
Maintenance
Switch off ignition.
Adjusting compression Replacing front and
damping (jounce) at rear rear turn indicator bulbs
wheel ( 50). ( 136).
9 Reversible screwdriver with
Phillips and straight blade Engine oil
Removing battery z
Checking engine oil level
( 142).
Adjusting front and rear The oil level varies with
damping. the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temperature,
the higher the level of oil in the
Read the oil level in the dis-
sump. Checking the oil level with
play 1.
the engine cold or after a short
trip leads to misinterpretations of
the oil fill quantity.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
If the oil level is below MIN mark: Both too little and too
9 Topping up engine oil ( 112). much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
112 If oil level is above MAX mark: Always make sure that the oil
Have the oil level corrected level is correct.
at an authorized service facil-
Add engine oil up to specified
ity, preferably an authorized
level.
Maintenance
Check engine oil level ( 111).

Topping up engine oil Install cap of engine oil fill loca-
Specified level of engine Make sure ground is level and tion 1.
oil firm and park motorcycle.
Wipe area around fill location Brake system
between MIN and MAX clean. Checking brake operation
z marking
Actuate the handbrake lever.
Engine oil, capacity Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Products recommended by Pressure point must be clearly
BMW Motorrad perceptible.
3.7 quarts (3.5 l) (with filter If no clear pressure points are
change) perceptible:
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
Remove cap 1 of engine oil fill
the brakes.
location.
Have all work on the brake sys- From rear looking at brake reliability of the brake system,
tem carried out by specialists. pads 1. make sure that the brake pads 9
Have the brakes checked at an are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness. 113
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad Have the brake pads replaced
retailer. at an authorized service facil-
Check front brake pad
Maintenance
thickness
Make sure ground is level and If genuine BMW Motorrad
firm and park motorcycle. brake pads are not installed,
be sure to check thickness of
Turn handlebars.
brake-pad carrier plate.
Front brake-pad wear
limit
z
min 0.03 in (min 0.8 mm)

(Only friction material with-
out carrier plate)
If brake pads are worn:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
Visually inspect left and right and may result in damage to the
brake pads to determine their brakes.
thickness. Direction of view: In order to ensure the operating
Check rear brake pad
9 thickness
114 Make sure ground is level and
Maintenance
Thickness of brake-pad Rear brake-pad wear

carrier plate limit
≥0.18 in (≥4.5 mm) min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)

z (Only friction material with-
If carrier plate thickness is insuffi-
cient: Conduct a visual inspection of out carrier plate.)
the brake pad thickness. Direc- If the wear indicating mark is no
Failure of the brake system tion of view: From rear looking
due to a possible loss of longer visible:
at brake pads 1.
the brake pads. Dropping below the mini-
Only use brake pads with a car- mum pad thickness leads
rier plate with a thickness of at to reduced braking performance
least 0.18 in (4.5 mm). and may result in damage to the
brakes.
installing only genuine In order to ensure the operating
BMW Motorrad brake pads. reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness. 9
Have the brake pads replaced 115
at an authorized service facil-
Checking front brake fluid
Maintenance
level
Make sure ground is level and Read off brake fluid level at
Front brake fluid level
firm and hold motorcycle verti- brake-fluid reservoir 1.
cally. The brake fluid level in the
Move handlebars into straight- brake-fluid reservoir drops Brake fluid, DOT4
ahead position. due to brake pad wear.
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The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-
zontal)
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
9 regularly.
116 Have the defect corrected as

soon as possible by an autho-
rized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Maintenance
Checking rear brake fluid

level Check level of brake fluid in
Rear brake fluid level
Make sure ground is level and rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.
firm and hold motorcycle verti- The brake fluid level in the
cally. brake-fluid reservoir drops Brake fluid, DOT4
z due to brake pad wear. The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-
zontal)
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level view: from front looking at in-
regularly. side of right-hand side panel. 9
Have the defect corrected as 117
soon as possible by an autho-
rized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Maintenance
Coolant
Open cap 1 of expansion tank.
Checking coolant level
Add coolant up to specified
Make sure ground is level and level.
Coolant, specified level Checking coolant level
( 117). z
Close cap of expansion tank.
between MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion tank Installing fairing side panel
(With cold engine) ( 119).
If coolant level drops below per-
Fairings and Panels
missible level:
Add coolant. Removing fairing side
panel
Topping up coolant
Read off coolant level on ex- The working steps de-
Removing fairing side panel scribed here for the right
pansion tank 1. Direction of
( 118).
fairing side panel also apply logi- Pull fairing side panel out of
9 cally for the left side. rubber buffer at position 4 and
remove.
118
Maintenance
Remove the screw 1 on the

inside of the side panel.
Unfasten the screws 1 then
remove the wind deflection
z Disconnect plug 5.
wing 2.
Take off fairing side panel.
Remove screws 2.
Remove screws 3 with wash-
ers.
Installing fairing side
panel 9
119
Maintenance
Mount side panel in rubber Position the wind deflection
buffer at position 4. wing 2 ensuring that is on the
Mount fairing side panel in Install screws 3 with washers. correct side.
mount 6 on engine spoiler. Install screws 2. The letters "R" for the right
side and "L" for the left side z
are stamped on the surfaces of
the deflector panels.
Install screws 1.
Clutch
Check clutch function
Pull back the clutch lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Connect the plug 5. Install screw 1.
If no clear pressure point can be To decrease clutch play: turn
9 felt:
Clutch lever play
the screw 2 out of handlebar
Have the clutch checked by an fitting.
120 Checking clutch lever play
authorized workshop, preferably 0.02...0.04 in (0.5...1.0 mm)
an authorized BMW Motorrad (on the handlebar fitting, ( 120).
retailer. when the engine is cold) Repeat these operations until
the clutch play is correctly ad-
Checking clutch lever play If clutch play is outside tolerance:
justed.
Maintenance
Adjusting clutch lever play

( 120).
Wheel rims and tires
Adjusting clutch lever Check wheel rims
play Make sure ground is level and
z Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
Operate clutch lever 1 until by a specialist service facil-
resistance is felt. ity, preferably an authorized
Measure clutch play a between BMW Motorrad retailer.
handlebar fitting and clutch
lever in this position. Checking tire tread depth
To increase clutch play: turn
the screw 2 into handlebar fit- The handling of your mo-
ting. torcycle can already change
for the worse before the legally
prescribed minimum tread depth Chain
is reached.
Lubricate chain
Lubricant
9
Have tires replaced even be-
fore the minimum tread depth Dirt, dust and insufficient 121
Chain spray
is reached. lubrication will considerably
Wipe off excess lubricant.
shorten the service life of the
drive chain. Checking chain tension
Clean and lubricate the drive
Maintenance
Measure tire tread depth in Make sure ground is level and
chain regularly.
main tread grooves with wear firm and park motorcycle.
indicating marks. Lubricate drive chain at lease Turn the rear wheel until the
Tread wear marks are every 500 mls (800 km). After position with the lowest chain
integrated into the main driving though water or dust sag is reached.
grooves on every tire. If the tire and dirt perform the lubrication
tread has worn down to the at shorter intervals. z
level of the marks, the tire is Switch off ignition and engage
completely worn. The locations Neutral.
of the marks are indicated on Clean drive chain with suitable
the edge of the tire, e.g. by the cleaning agent, dry and apply
letters TI, TWI or by an arrow. chain lubricant.
To extend and maximize
When the minimum tread depth the chain's service life
is reached: BMW Motorrad recommends
Replace tires concerned. using BMW Motorrad chain Using a screwdriver, push the
lubricant or: chain in the middle between
the pinion and sprocket and
9 measure the difference a.
Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw
122 Chain sag
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Tighten quick-release axle
1.6...2 in (40...50 mm) (Mo- nut 1 to specified torque.
torcycle unloaded on side
stand) Rear-wheel quick-release
Maintenance
axle in swinging arm

If the measured figure is outside
the approved tolerance range: Loosen quick-release axle
Securing device: mechanical
Adjusting chain tension nut 1.
( 122). Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and 74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
right.
z Adjusting chain tension Adjust chain tension with ad- Check chain wear
Make sure ground is level and justing screws 2 on left and Engage 1st gear.
firm and park motorcycle. right. Rotate rear wheel toward front
Checking chain tension of vehicle until the chain is ten-
( 121). sioned.
Ensure that the figures 4 indi- Determine chain length below
cating the adjustment settings the rear wheel swinging arm
are identical on left and right. with 9 rivets.
Tighten locknuts 3 on left and
right to the specified torque.
Wheels are stored in the control unit as
Tire recommendation
the basis for all necessary calcu- 9
lations. A change in these sizes
For every size of tire, due to conversion to others than 123
BMW Motorrad has tested and the wheels installed as standard
approved certain makes as equipment can seriously affect
roadworthy. BMW Motorrad the control comfort of these sys-
cannot evaluate the suitability of tems.
Maintenance
other tires, and can therefore The sensor wheels required for
take no responsibility for their wheel speed detection must also
Permissible chain length driving safety. match the control systems in-
BMW Motorrad recommends stalled and may not be replaced.
only using the tires tested and If you want to equip your mo-
max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm) approved by BMW Motorrad. torcycle with different wheels,
(Measured over the center
z
Extensive information is please speak to a specialist ser-
of 10 rivets, chain tensioned) available at your authorized vice facility, and preferably a
If the chain has reached the max- BMW Motorrad retailer or on BMW Motorrad retailer. In some
imum approved length: the Internet at www.bmw- cases the data stored in the con-
Contact an authorized service motorrad.com. trol units can be adapted to the
facility, preferably an authorized new wheel sizes.
BMW Motorrad retailer. Affect of wheel sizes on
chassis control systems Removing front wheel
The wheel sizes play a major role Make sure ground is level and
in the chassis control systems firm and park motorcycle.
ABS and DTC. Especially the di-
ameter and width of the wheels
9
124
Maintenance
Remove screw 1 and extract Once the calipers have Push the brake pads 3 slightly
the ABS sensor from its been removed, there is apart by turning the brake
socket. a risk of the brake pads being caliper 4 back and forth against
Mask off areas of wheel rim pressed together to the extent the brake rotor 5.
z that could be scratched in the that they cannot be slipped back Carefully pull brake calipers
process of removing the brake over the brake rotor on reassem- back and outward to remove
calipers. bly. them from the brake rotors.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers Place motorcycle on an auxil-
have been removed. iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-
ommends BMW Motorrad rear
Remove screws 2 of brake wheel stand.
calipers on left and right. Installing the auxiliary stand on
the rear wheel ( 131).
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
the BMW Motorrad front wheel Remove quick-release axle 2 The front wheel must be
stand for lifting the motorcycle. while supporting wheel. installed right way round to 9
Installing the auxiliary stand on Roll front wheel forward to re- rotate in the correct direction.
the front wheel ( 130). move. Observe the direction of rota- 125
tion arrows on the tires or on the
Installing front wheel rim.
Malfunctions may occur Roll front wheel into front
during control interventions
Maintenance
wheel guide.
by ABS and DTC if a wheel other
than the standard wheel is in-
stalled.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
chassis control systems ABS z
The left axle clamping and DTC at the beginning of this
screw fixes the threaded chapter.
bush in place in the front Threaded fasteners not
suspension. tightened to the specified
To ensure the proper alignment torque can work loose or their Lift front wheel and install
of the threaded bush, do not threads can suffer damage. quick-release axle 2 with
loosen or remove the left axle Always have the tightening torque.
clamping screw. torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an Quick-release axle in
Unscrew right-hand axle clamp-
authorized BMW Motorrad threaded bush
ing screws 1.
retailer. 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Tighten right axle clamping
9 screws 1 to specified tight-
ening torque.
126
Clamping screw in axle
adapter
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)

Maintenance
Remove front wheel stand and

auxiliary stand.
Install screws 2 on left and Insert ABS sensor into hole
Ease brake calipers onto brake right with appropriate torque. and install screw 1.
disks. Remove adhesive tape from
Radial brake calipers on
wheel rim.
z the axle adapter
Press handbrake lever firmly
28 lb/ft (38 Nm) a number of times until resis-
tance point is felt.
Removing rear wheel

Place motorcycle on an auxil-
iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-
ommends BMW Motorrad rear
wheel stand.
Position clip 6. Installing the auxiliary stand on
the rear wheel ( 131).
Support the rear wheel, e.g.,
with a wooden block, so that
it cannot fall down after the
quick-release axle is removed. 9
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Maintenance
Remove quick-release axle 5 Remove brake line from
and take out adjusting plate 6. bracket 8.
Remove axle nut 1 with

washer. z
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
right.
Loosen adjusting screws 2 on
left and right.
Remove adjusting plate 4 and
slide axle as far as possible to-
ward inside.
Roll rear wheel as far forward Remove brake and ABS line
as possible and remove from bracket 8.
chain 7 from chain sprocket.
rear until rear-wheel rim can be torques checked by a specialized
9 guided past it. workshop, preferably an
The chain sprocket and authorized BMW Motorrad
128 retailer.
the spacer sleeves on the
left and right are loosely inserted Roll rear wheel on support into
in the wheel. When removing, swing arm until brake-caliper
make sure that these parts are support can be installed.
not damaged or lost.
Maintenance
Make sure that the ABS sen- Installing rear wheel

sor 9 is not damaged when Malfunctions may occur
rolling out the rear wheel. during control interventions
by ABS and DTC if a wheel other
z than the standard wheel is in-
stalled.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
chassis control systems ABS Mount brake caliper carrier in
and DTC at the beginning of this guide 11.
chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
Roll rear wheel toward rear torque can work loose or their
out of swing arm while pulling threads can suffer damage.
brake caliper carrier 10 toward Always have the tightening
pushing brake caliper carrier 10
toward the front. 9
129
Maintenance
Make sure that the ABS Insert the right side shim 6 in
sensor 9 is not damaged when the swing arm with the travel
rolling the rear wheel into stop 12 pointing toward the
place. Roll rear wheel as far forward front.
as possible and lay chain 7 on Raise the rear wheel and in- z
sprocket. stall the quick-release axle 5
through the shim in the brake-
caliper support and the rear
wheel.
Ensure that the quick-release
axle seats securely against the
travel stop on the adjustment
plate.
Roll rear wheel further into

swing arm while simultaneously
Place the motorcycle on the
9 center stand or an auxiliary
stand before lifting it with the
130 BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand.
Place motorcycle on an auxil-
iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-
Maintenance
ommends the BMW Motorrad

auxiliary stand.
Mount adjusting plate on left 4. Mount brake and ABS line in Installing the auxiliary stand on
Install axle nut 1 with washer bracket 8. the rear wheel ( 131).
but do not yet tighten down.
Adjusting chain tension
z ( 122).
Front wheel stand

Installing the auxiliary
stand on the front wheel
The BMW Motorrad front
wheel stand is not designed
for holding motorcycles without a
center or other auxiliary stands. A Use basic stand (83 30 0 402
Mount brake line in bracket 8. motorcycle standing on the front 241) with mounting pieces (83
wheel stand and the rear wheel 30 2 152 839).
alone can fall over.
serted into the front suspen- Rear-wheel stand
sion.
Installing the auxiliary 9
Adjust the height of the aux-
iliary stand so that the front stand on the rear wheel 131
wheel is lifted slightly off the
ground.
Maintenance
Insert the mounting pins (83
30 2 152 840) 1 at the left and
right into the front suspension.
Use basic stand with part num- z

ber (83 30 0 402 241) and the
mounting pieces (83 30 2 152
Attach the auxiliary stand to the 839).
front suspension and press it
on the ground evenly.
Turn in the bracket 2 with the

long sides facing the inside.
Adjust the mounting pieces 3
to the width of the pins in-
9
132
Maintenance
Install the mounting pins (83 Turn in the bracket 2 with the Attach the auxiliary stand to
30 2 152 841) 1 on the left long sides facing the outside. the rear wheel swing arm and
and right into the rear wheel Adjust the mounting pieces 3 press it on the ground evenly.
swing arm, tightening to speci- to the width of the pins
z fied torque. inserted into the rear wheel Lamps
swing arm. Replacing low-beam and
Adapter on rear wheel
Adjust the height of the aux-
swinging arm high-beam bulbs
iliary stand so that the rear
wheel is lifted slightly off the The alignment of the con-
15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
ground. nector may differ from the
illustration depending on the bulb
to be replaced.
Replace defective bulb.
Bulbs featuring specifi- 9
cation ratings for higher 133
levels of illumination are com-
mercially available as special ac-
cessories. These bulbs have a
shorter service life than conven-
tional bulbs and also generate
Maintenance
more heat. Under some circum-
Remove the cover 1 to replace Disconnect plug 3. stances the high levels of heat
the low-beam bulb. radiation can damage the head-
light assembly.
Bulbs for low-beam z

headlight
H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for high-beam

headlight
Remove spring wire brackets 4 H7 / 12 V / 55 W

Remove the cover 2 to replace from their detents on left and To avoid contamination on the
the high-beam bulb. right and swivel them up. bulb's glass surface, never
Remove bulb 5 from the touch or hold the bulb any-
socket.
where other than on its metal
9 socket base.
134
Maintenance
Attach plug 3. Remove parking light cover 1.

Install the cover.
Install bulb 5. Start by inserting Replacing left parking

z the lug 6 then press the bulb light bulb
into the socket. Make sure ground is level and
Insert both sides of wire firm and park motorcycle.
spring 4 into the retainer. Switch off ignition.
Push the locking device 2

downwards (using a
screwdriver if necessary) and
pull the socket 3 out of the
headlight housing.
Replacing right parking
light bulb 9
Maintenance
Remove bulb 4 from the Insert bulb 4 into the socket.
socket.

Bulb for parking light z
Remove cover 1.
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
To prevent contaminants from
being deposited on the new
bulb's glass surface, always use
a clean, dry cloth to hold it. Insert socket 3 in the head-
light housing such that the re-
tainer 2 engages.
Install the cover.
9 Bulb for parking light
136
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Maintenance

a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Push the retainer 2 downward Insert socket 3 in headlight
(using a screwdriver if nec- housing, continuing to apply
essary) and pull the socket 3 pressure until the retainer 2
from the headlight housing. engages.
z Install the cover.
Replacing front and rear

turn indicator bulbs
Insert bulb 4 into the socket. Switch off ignition.
Remove bulb 4 from the

socket.
a clean, dry cloth to hold it. 9
137
Maintenance
Remove screw 1. Remove bulb 2 from
light housing by turning it
counterclockwise.
Install bulb 2 by screwing
Replace defective bulb. clockwise into light housing. z
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulbs for flashing turn

indicators, rear
Pull glass on screw connection
side out of mirror housing. RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
being deposited on the new Insert inside end of lens into
light housing and close.
Replacing license plate Replace defective bulb.
9 light Bulb for license-plate
138 light
W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Maintenance

a clean, dry cloth to hold it.
Install screw 1.
Diode tail light

Pull license-plate light 1 out of
If more LEDs have burned out in
lamp housing.
z the tail light than are indicated in
the Technical Data below, the tail
light bulb must be replaced. In
this case:
Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
Press bulb into socket.
Maximum number of de-
fective LEDs in taillight
1 Pull bulb out of socket.

Removing passenger seat Installing fuse
( 53). 9
139
Maintenance
Press license-plate lamp 1 into
lamp housing. Replace defective fuse with
fuse with required amperage.
Fuses Press together locking lever
and remove cover of fuse An overview of the fuse as- z
Removing fuse box 1. signment and the required
If defective fuses are To replace main fuse, remove amperages is provided in the
bridged, this results in a cover 2 from relay box. chapter "Technical Data". The
danger of short-circuit and thus a Pull defective fuse upward out numbers in the graphic match
danger of fire. of fuse box. the fuse numbers.
Replace defective fuses with new Close fuse cover.
If the fuses blow frequently,
fuses. Latch audibly engages.
have the electrical system
Switch off ignition. checked by an authorized spe- Installing passenger seat
Make sure ground is level and cialized workshop, preferably a ( 53).
firm and park motorcycle. BMW Motorrad retailer.
Jump-starting fully insulated crocodile clips at terminal while connecting
9 The wires leading to the
both ends. the other end to discharged
battery's negative terminal.
140 power socket do not have Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than Start engine of the vehicle with
a load-capacity rating adequate
12 V can damage the motorcycle discharged battery in usual
for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
electronics. way; if engine does not start,
cessively high current can lead
wait a few minutes before re-
to a cable fire or damage to the The battery of the donor vehicle
peating attempt in order to pro-
Maintenance
vehicle electronics. must have a voltage of 12 V.

tect starter motor and donor
Do not use the socket to When jump-starting the engine, battery.
jump-start the engine of the do not disconnect the battery Allow both engines to idle for a
motorcycle. from the onboard electrical sys- few minutes before disconnect-
Touching live parts of the tem. ing jumper cables.
z ignition system with the Removing driver's seat ( 54). Disconnect jump lead from
engine running can cause electric Allow the engine on the sup- negative terminals first, then
shock. port vehicle to run while jump- disconnect second lead from
Do not touch parts of the igni- starting. positive terminals.
tion system when the engine is Begin by clamping one end of Installing driver's seat ( 54).
running. the red jumper cable to the
A short-circuit can result positive terminal of the dis- Battery
if the crocodile clips of charged battery and clamping
the other end to the positive
Maintenance instructions
the jump leads are accidentally Correct upkeep, recharging and
brought into contact with the terminal of the donor battery.
Then clamp one end of the storage will prolong the life of
motorcycle. the battery and are essential for
Use only jump leads fitted with black jumper cable to the
donor battery's negative recognition of warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be- BMW Motorrad has devel-
low is important in order to maxi- oped a trickle-charger spe- 9
mize battery life: cially designed for compatibility
Keep the surface of the battery with the electronics of your mo- 141
clean and dry torcycle. Using this charger, you
Do not open the battery can keep the battery charged
Do not top up with water during long periods when the
Be sure to read and comply motorcycle is not being used
Maintenance
with the instructions for charg- without having to disconnect the
ing the battery on the following battery from the motorcycle's
An incorrect disconnection
pages onboard systems. Additional in-
sequence increase the risk
Do not turn the battery upside formation is available at your au-
of short-circuiting.
down. thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Always observe the proper
sequence. z
If the battery is not discon- Disconnecting battery
nected, the onboard elec- from motorcycle Remove negative cable 1 first.
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the Make sure ground is level and Then remove positive cable 2.
battery. This can cause the bat- firm and park motorcycle.
tery to run flat. If this happens, Removing driver's seat ( 54).
warranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
During driving breaks of more
than 4 weeks, a trickle-charger
should be connected to the
battery.
Connecting battery to Once battery is fully charged, strument cluster to ensure the
9 vehicle disconnect charger's terminal proper operation of the service
clips from battery terminals. display.
142 Consult a certified service fa-
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle is cility, preferably an authorized
not being used, the battery must BMW Motorrad retailer, for set-
be recharged regularly. See the ting of the date.
instructions for caring for your
Maintenance
Place battery in battery com-

battery. Always fully recharge partment, positive terminal on
the battery before returning it to right in direction of travel.
use. Connecting battery to vehicle
First install positive battery ca- Connecting battery to vehicle ( 142).
ble 2. ( 142).
z Setting clock ( 35).
Then install negative battery
cable 1. Removing battery
Installing driver's seat ( 54). Disconnecting battery from
motorcycle ( 141).
Charging battery Lift battery upwards; if it is dif-
Disconnecting battery from ficult to move, moving it back
motorcycle ( 141). and forth will help.
Charge battery using a suitable
Installing battery
charger.
Comply with operating instruc- If the motorcycle was dis-
tions of charger. connected from the bat-
tery for a longer time, the current
date must be entered in the in-
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
10
143
Washing your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Cleaning sensitive vehicle parts . . . . 144
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Care
Protective wax coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
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Storing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Returning motorcycle to use . . . . . . . 146
Care products Washing your vehicle Brake early until the brake disks
10 BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad recommends
and pads are dry.
144 that you use cleaning and that you use BMW Insect Re- Warm water intensifies the
care products available at your mover to soften and wash off effect of salt.
authorized BMW Motorrad insects and stubborn dirt from Only use cold water to remove
retailer. BMW CareProducts painted parts before washing the road salt.
have been materials tested, vehicle. The high water pressure
Care
laboratory tested, and field tested To prevent stains, do not wash of high-pressure cleaners
and provide optimum care and the vehicle immediately after it
z protection for the materials used has been exposed to bright sun-
(steam cleaners) can damage
seals, the hydraulic brake sys-
in your vehicle. light and do not wash it in the tem, the electrical system and
The use of unsuitable sun. the seat.
cleaning and care products Make sure that the vehicle is Do not use a steam jet or high-
can damage motorcycle washed frequently, especially pressure cleaning equipment.
components. during the winter months.
For cleaning, do not use any sol- To remove road salt, clean the Cleaning sensitive
vents such as nitro-thinners, cold motorcycle with cold water im-
mediately after completion of ev-
vehicle parts
cleaning agents, fuel or similar,
and do not use cleaning agents ery trip. Plastics
that contain alcohol. After washing the motor- If plastic parts are cleaned
cycle, after driving through using unsuitable cleaning
water or in the rain, braking can agents, the surfaces can be dam-
be delayed owing to damp brake aged.
rotors and brake pads. Do not use cleaning agents that
contain alcohol, solvents or abra- Radiator Paint care
sives to clean plastic parts. Clean the radiator regularly to Washing the vehicle regularly will 10
'Insect sponges' or sponges with prevent overheating of the en- help counteract the long-term ef- 145
hard surfaces can also lead to gine due to inadequate cooling. fects of substances that damage
scratches. For example, use a garden hose the paint, especially if your ve-
with low water pressure. hicle is ridden in areas with high
Fairings and Panels
Cooling fins can be bent air pollution or natural sources of
Clean body panels with water
Care
easily. dirt, e.g. tree resin or pollen.
and BMW plastic cleaner.
When cleaning the radiator, en- However, remove particularly ag-
gressive materials immediately;
z
Windshields and lenses are sure that the fins are not bent.
manufactured of plastic otherwise changes in the paint or
Clean off dirt and insects with a Rubber discoloration can occur. These
soft sponge and plenty of water. Treat rubber components with include spilled fuel, oil, grease
water or BMW rubber protection and brake fluid as well as bird
Soften stubborn dirt and droppings. BMW Car Polish and
dead insects by covering coating agent.
BMW Paint Cleaner are recom-
the affected areas with a wet Using silicone sprays for mended for this procedure.
cloth. the care of rubber seals can
Contamination on the paint finish
cause damage.
is particularly easy to see after
Chrome Do not use silicone sprays or the vehicle has been washed.
Especially in the case of road care products that contain Remove this type of soiling with
salt, carefully clean chrome parts silicone. cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
with plenty of water and BMW clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
auto shampoo. Use chrome pol- Motorrad recommends remov-
ish for additional treatment. ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover. Then add a protective
wax coating to the paint at these Before putting the motor-
10 locations. cycle into storage, have
the engine oil and the oil filter
146 Protective wax coating element changed by a special-
To preserve the finish of your ist workshop, preferably an au-
vehicle, BMW Motorrad recom- thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
mends using BMW Car Wax or Combine work for storing/return-
agents that contain carnauba or ing to use with maintenance ser-
Care
synthetic waxes. vice or an inspection.

z When water fails to form beads
on the paint surface this indicates Returning motorcycle
it is time to apply wax. to use
Remove the protective wax
Storing motorcycle coating.
Clean the motorcycle. Clean the motorcycle.
Remove battery. Install a charged battery.
Spray brake and clutch lever, Observe checklist before start-
and main and side stand pivots ing.
with a suitable lubricant.
Coat bare metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Park motorcycle in a dry room
so that both wheels are un-
loaded.
Technical data
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Performance data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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147
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Technical data
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
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Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Troubleshooting chart
11 Engine does not start at all or is very difficult to start.
148 Possible cause Remedy
Side stand extended and gear engaged Retract side stand.
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Place transmission in neutral or disengage clutch.
Technical data
No fuel in tank Refueling procedure ( 67).

Battery drained Charge battery.
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Threaded fasteners
Front wheel Value Valid
11
149
Quick-release axle in threaded
bush
M24 x 1.5 37 lb/ft (50 Nm)
Clamping screw in axle adapter
Technical data
M8 x 35 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Radial brake calipers on the axle
adapter
M10 x 65 28 lb/ft (38 Nm)
Rear wheel Value Valid z
Locknut of drive-chain tension-
ing screw
M8 14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Rear-wheel quick-release axle in
swinging arm
M24 x 1.5 74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
mechanical
Rear wheel Value Valid
11 Adapter on rear wheel swinging
150 arm
M8 x 30 15 lb/ft (20 Nm)
Clamp screw on upper spring
plate
Technical data
M5 x 25 2 lb/ft (3 Nm)
Spring strut on main frame
M10 x 65 41 lb/ft (56 Nm)
Mirrors Value Valid
z Mirror on front panel carrier

M6, replacing the nuts 6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
mechanical
Engine
Engine design Transverse-mounted four-cylinder, four-stroke
11
inline engine, angled 32° toward front. With four 151
valves per cylinder, actuated by two overhead
camshafts and trailing valve levers; liquid cooled,
electronic fuel injection, integrated six-speed
transmission, wet-sump lubrication.
Technical data
Displacement 999 cc (999 cm3)
Cylinder bore 3.1 in (80 mm)
Piston stroke 2 in (49.7 mm)
Compression ratio 13:1
Rated output 193 hp (142 kW), at engine speed: 12500 min-1
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Torque 83 lb/ft (112 Nm), at engine speed: 9750 min-1
Maximum engine speed max 14200 min-1
Idle speed 1250 min-1, engine at operating temperature
Fuel
11 Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
152 89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. 17.5 l)
Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Technical data
BMW recommends the use of BP fuel
Engine oil
Engine oil, capacity 3.7 quarts (3.5 l), with filter change
z
Products recommended by BMW Motorrad
Castrol Power 1 Racing SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2
Engine oil, quantity for topping up max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l), difference between
MIN and MAX
BMW recommends
Clutch
Clutch design Multi-disk oil-bath clutch, slipper clutch
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153
Transmission
Transmission design Claw-shifted 6-speed transmission integrated in
engine housing
Technical data
Transmission gear ratios 1.652 (76:46 teeth), Primary gear ratio
2.647 (45:17 teeth), 1st gear
2.091 (46:22 teeth), 2nd gear
1.727 (38:22 teeth), 3rd gear
1.500 (36:24 teeth), 4th gear
1.360 (34:25 teeth), 5th gear
1.261 (29:23 teeth), 6th gear z
Rear-wheel drive
11 Type of final drive Chain drive
154
Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm
Number of teeth of rear-wheel drive (Pinion/ 17/45
sprocket)
Secondary gear ratio 2.647
Technical data
Suspension
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic forks
Spring travel, front 4.7 in (120 mm), on wheel
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Rear wheel
Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminum swinging arm
Type of final drive Chain drive
Spring travel, rear 5.1 in (130 mm), on wheel
Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulic radially operated twin disk brake with 4-
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piston radial fixed calipers and floating brake disks 155
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulic disk brake with 1-piston floating caliper
and fixed brake disk
Technical data
Brake-pad material, rear Organic
Wheels and tires

Recommended tire combinations You can obtain an overview of the current tire
approvals from your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer or on the Internet at www.bmw- z
motorrad.com
Front wheel
Front wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2
Front-wheel rim size 3.50" x 17"
Front tire designation 120/70 ZR 17
11 Rear wheel
Rear wheel design Cast aluminum, MT H2
156
Rear-wheel rim size 6.0" x 17"
Rear tire designation 190 / 55 ZR 17
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold
Technical data
Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold
Electrical system
Fuses
z Nominal current of fuse 1 (Instrument cluster) 10 A

Nominal current of fuse 2 (Cutoff relay, diagnosis 4A
plug)
Nominal current of fuse 3 (Fan) 7.5 A
Nominal current of fuse 4 (Low-beam headlight, 7.5 A
load relief relay)
Nominal current of fuse 5 (High-beam headlight) 7.5 A
Nominal current of fuse 6 (Horn)
Nominal current of fuse 7 (Ignition switch)
7.5 A
4A
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Nominal current of fuse 8 (Sensor group) 4A
Main fuse 40 A
Battery
Battery design AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Technical data
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery capacity 10 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK LMAR9D-J
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.03 in (0.8 mm) z
Bulbs
Bulb for high-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulbs for low-beam headlight H7 / 12 V / 55 W
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for taillight/brake light LED / 12 V
11 Maximum number of defective LEDs in taillight
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front
1
RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
158
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, rear RY10W / 12 V / 10 W
Bulb for license-plate light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Frame
Technical data
Frame design Cast light alloy - welded design with screwed-on

light alloy rear frame
Location of type plate Right steering head
Location of the vehicle identification number Right steering head
z Dimensions
Motorcycle length 80.9 in (2056 mm)
Motorcycle height 44.8 in (1138 mm), across windshield at DIN un-
laden weight
Motorcycle width 32.5 in (826 mm), across mirrors
Driver's seat height 32.3 in (820 mm), without driver
Rider's inside-leg arc, heel to heel 71.3 in (1810 mm), without driver
Weights
Unladen weight 445 lbs (202 kg), DIN unladen weight, ready for
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road, 90 % full tank of gas, without OE 159
Permissible gross weight 893 lbs (405 kg)
Maximum payload 448 lbs (203 kg)
Technical data
Performance data
Top speed >124 mph (>200 km/h)
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Technical data
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Service
Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . 162
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161
BMW Motorrad Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
BMW Motorrad Mobility
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Service
Maintenance procedures . . . . . . . . . . 163
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 z
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Reporting safety defects
12 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause
162 injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
ministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Service
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
retailer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
z To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
BMW Motorrad Service To ensure that your BMW con- of a breakdown (BMW Roadside
With its worldwide dealer net- sistently remains in optimal con- Assistance, breakdown assis- 12
dition BMW Motorrad urges you tance, vehicle recovery and re-
work, BMW Motorrad can attend 163
to observe the recommended trieval, etc.).
to you and your motorcycle in
service intervals. Contact your authorized BMW
over 100 countries around the
Have all maintenance and repair Motorrad retailer for additional
globe. BMW Motorrad retailers
work confirmed in the "Service" information on available mobility-
have the technical information
chapter in this manual. For gen- maintenance services.
Service
and expertise needed to conduct
reliable service and repairs cover- erous treatment of claims sub-
ing every aspect of your BMW. mitted after the warranty period Maintenance
You can find the nearest autho- has expired (goodwill), evidence procedures z
rized BMW Motorrad retailer of regular maintenance is essen-
tial.
BMW Pre-Delivery Check
by visiting our Internet site at The BMW pre-delivery check is
"www.bmw-motorrad.com". carried out by your authorized
You can obtain information on
If this maintenance and re- the contents of the BMW Ser- BMW Motorrad retailer before it
pair work is performed inex- vices from your BMW Motorrad turns over the vehicle to you.
pertly, there is a danger of dam- retailer.
age and associated safety risks. BMW Running-in Check
BMW Motorrad recommends BMW Motorrad Mobility The BMW running-in check
having corresponding work on Services must be carried out between
your motorcycle carried out by a 300 mls (500 km) and 750 mls
specialized workshop, preferably The BMW Motorrad Mobility Ser- (1200 km).
by an authorized BMW Motorrad vices furnish you and your new
retailer. BMW motorcycle with extra se-
curity by offering a wide array of
assistance services in the event
BMW Service The specified service intervals
12 BMW Service is carried out once apply to street operation. For
a year. The scope of the ser- racing operation, adjust the inter-
164 vals in accordance with loading.
vices performed may be de-
pendent on the vehicle owner
and the mileage driven. Your
BMW Motorrad retailer confirms
that the service has been per-
Service
formed and enters the date for

the next service.
z For riders who drive long dis-
tances annually, it may be neces-
sary to come in for service before
the entered date. In this case a
corresponding maximum odome-
ter reading will also be entered in
the confirmation of service. If this
odometer reading is reached be-
fore the next service date, service
must be performed sooner.
The service display in the multi-

function display reminds you of
the next service date approx. one
month or 621 miles (1,000 km)
before the entered values.
Confirmation of maintenance work
12
BMW Pre-Delivery BMW Running-in
165
Check Check
Conducted Conducted
on on
Service
Odometer reading
Next service
at the latest z
on
or, if reached sooner,
Odometer reading
Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

12 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
166
on on on
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
Next service Next service Next service

Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest
on on on
z or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,
Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature Stamp, Signature

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
12
167
on on on
Service
on on on
or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, z

12 BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
168
on on on

Service
on on on
z or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner,

BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
BMW Service
Conducted
12
169
on on on
Service
on on on
or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, or, if reached sooner, z

Confirmation of service
12 The table is intended as proof of maintenance and repair work, the installed optional accessories and any
170 special campaign (recall) work carried out.
Work carried out Odometer Date
Service reading
z
Work carried out Odometer Date
reading 12
171
Service
z
A Brake fluid C
13 Abbreviations and symbols, 6 Checking fluid level at rear, 116 Chain
Adjusting tension, 122
ABS Checking front fluid level, 115
172 Control, 14 Checking tension, 121
Front reservoir, 13
Operating, 40 Rear reservoir, 13 Checking wear, 122
Self-diagnosis, 61 Brake pads Lubricating, 121
Technology in detail, 102 Checking front, 113 Checklist, 59
Warning indicators, 29 Checking rear, 114 Clock
Index
Accessories Running in, 62 Adjusting, 35

z General instructions, 108 Clutch
Brakes
Anti-theft alarm Adjusting handlebar lever, 45 Adjusting play, 120
Indicator lamp, 17 Checking operation, 119
Checking operation, 112
Warning indicators, 31 Checking play, 120
Safety instructions, 65
Technical data, 155 Technical data, 153
B Confirmation of maintenance
Battery Bulbs
Replacing high-beam bulb, 132 work, 165
Charging, 142
Replacing low-beam bulb, 132 Coolant
Connecting to vehicle, 142 Checking fill level, 117
Installing, 142 Replacing parking light
Fill level indicator, 13
Maintenance instructions, 140 bulb, 134, 135
Overheating warning
Position on vehicle, 16 Replacing tail light, 138
indicator, 27
Removing, 142 Replacing turn indicator
Topping up, 117
Separate from vehicle, 141 bulbs, 136
Currentness of this manual, 7
Technical data, 157
Technical data, 157
Warning for bulb failure, 28
D Engine Fuses
Damping
Adjusting, 48
Starting, 59 Position on vehicle, 16 13
Technical data, 151 Replacing, 139
Front adjustment element, 11 173
Warning for electronic engine Technical data, 156
Rear adjuster, 11, 13 management, 27
Dimensions H
Engine oil
Technical data, 158 Hazard warning flashers
Checking level, 111
Driving mode Control, 14
Index
Fill level indicator, 11
Adjusting, 42 Operating, 38
Fill location, 13
Driving mode control, 15 Headlight
Technical data, 152 z
Technology in detail, 100 Adjusting for RHD/LHD
Topping up, 112 traffic, 52
DTC Equipment, 7
Control, 14 Headlight range, 53
Operating, 41 F Heated grips
Self-diagnosis, 61 Fall sensor Control, 15
Technology in detail, 104 Warning indicators, 29 Operating, 39
Warning indicators, 29 Frame Helmet holder
Technical data, 158 Position on vehicle, 16
E Front wheel stand Securing helmet, 54
Electrical system Mounting, 130 Horn, 14
Technical data, 156 Fuel
Emergency ON/OFF switch Refueling, 67 I
Operating, 39 Technical data, 152 Ignition
Position on motorcycle, 15 Fuel reserve Switch on, 34
Cruising range, 23 Switching off, 34
Warning indicator, 27
Immobilizer, 34 Luggage Using INFO mode, 79
13 Warning indicator, 27 Loading information, 58 Using LAPTIMER mode, 74
Indicator lights, 17 Luggage loops Using SETUP mode, 84
174
Overview, 21 Position on vehicle, 16 Multifunction switch
Instrument cluster Use, 55 General view, left, 14
Ambient light sensor, 17 General view, right, 15
Overview, 17 M
Maintenance O
Index
J General instructions, 110 Odometer and tripmeters

Jump-starting, 140 Maintenance intervals, 163 Operating, 36
z
Mirrors Onboard toolkit
K Adjusting, 45 Contents, 110
Keys, 34 Removing/installing, 92 Position on vehicle, 16
Mobility Services, 163 Overview of warning
L
License-plate carrier Motorcycle indicators, 24
Removing/installing, 93 Care, 143 Overviews
Cleaning, 143 Instrument cluster, 17
Lights
Lashing down with straps, 68 Left side of motorcycle, 11
Control, 14
Headlight low beam, 37 Parking, 66 Left-hand multifunction
Returning to use, 146 switch, 14
Operating headlight flasher, 37
Storing, 146 Multifunction display, 20
Operating high-beam
Multifunction display, 17 Right side of motorcycle, 13
headlight, 37
Control, 14 Right-hand multifunction
Operating parking light, 38
Overview, 20 switch, 15
Parking lights, 37
Selecting display mode, 72
Underneath seat, 16 Seats Steering lock
Warning and indicator Installing, 53 Locking, 34 13
lamps, 21 Locking mechanism, 11 Storing, 146
175
Removing, 53 Switching off, 66
P Service, 163
Pre-ride check, 60 Reporting safety defects, 162 T
Service display, 22 Tachometer, 17
R Technical data
Index
Rear-wheel drive Shifting gear
Battery, 157
Technical data, 154 Gearshift assistant, 64
Brakes, 155 z
Rear-wheel stand Shiftpoint lamp, 17, 63
Mounting, 131 Bulbs, 157
Spark plugs, 157
Refueling, 67 Clutch, 153
Speed warning
Rider's Manual (US Model) Dimensions, 158
Adjusting, 36
Position on vehicle, 16 Electrical system, 156
Speedometer, 20
Running gear Engine, 151
Spring preload
Technical data, 154 Adjusting, 46 Engine oil, 152
Running in, 62 Front adjustment element, 11 Frame, 158
Rear adjuster, 11 Fuel, 152
S Fuses, 156
Starting, 59
Safety instructions Rear-wheel drive, 154
Control, 15
On braking, 65 Spark plugs, 157
Steering damper, 64
On riding, 58 Standards, 7
Position on motorcycle, 13
Suspension, 154
Transmission, 153
Weights, 159 W Size change, 123
13 Wheels and tires, 155 Warning indicators
ABS, 29
Technical data, 155
176 Tires
Checking tire inflation Anti-theft alarm system, 31
pressures, 52 Bulb defective, 28
Checking tire tread depth, 120 Display, 23
Inflation pressure table, 11 DTC, 29
Inflation pressures, 156 Electronic engine
Index
Recommendation, 123 management, 27

z Running in, 63 Fall sensor, 29
Technical data, 155 Fuel reserve, 27
Torques, 149 Immobilizer, 27
Transmission Overheating, 27
Technical data, 153 Warning lamps, 17
Troubleshooting chart, 148 Overview, 21
Turn indicators Weights
Control, 14 Payload table, 11
Operating, 38 Technical data, 159
Removing/installing, 96 Wheels
Type plate Check wheel rims, 120
Position on motorcycle, 13 Installing front wheel, 125
Installing rear wheel, 128
V Removing front wheel, 123
Vehicle identification number
Position on motorcycle, 13 Removing rear wheel, 126
The descriptions and illustrations Original Rider's Manual, printed in
in this manual may vary from Germany.
your own motorcycle's actual
equipment, depending upon its
equipment level and accessories
as well as your specific national
version. No claims stemming
from these differences can be
recognized.
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.
©2013 Bayerische Motoren

Werke Aktiengesellschaft
80788 Munich, Germany
Reprints and duplication of this
work, in whole or part, are pro-
hibited without the express writ-
ten approval of BMW Motorrad,
Aftersales.
Important data for refueling.
Fuel
Recommended fuel quality Super unleaded, (max. 10 % ethanol, E10)
89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)
89 AKI
Usable fuel quantity Approx. 4.6 gal (Approx. 17.5 l)
Reserve fuel quantity Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)
Tire inflation pressure
Tire pressure, front 36.3 psi (2.5 bar), with tire cold
Tire pressure, rear 42.1 psi (2.9 bar), with tire cold
BMW recommends
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BMW Motorrad

Rider's Manual (US Model)

Motorcycle data Dealer Data

Model Contact in Service

Vehicle identification number Ms./Mr

Color number Phone number

License plate Dealer's address/phone number (company

Proof of the maintenance work sories can be purchased

22 If the service display

has been disconnected for a

When a service date

lights up Fuel down to reserve ( 27)

lights up red Temperature dis- Coolant temperature too high ( 27)

lights up Engine in emergency-operation mode

lights up yellow ! LAMPR is indi- Rear bulb defective ( 28)

! LAMPF is indi- Parking light bulb defective ( 28)

! LAMP is indi- Turn signal bulb defective ( 28)

! VDS is shown in Motorcycle has fallen over ( 29)

flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed

lights up ABS error ( 29) z

flashes rapidly DTC intervention ( 29)

flashes slowly DTC self-diagnosis not completed

lights up DTC deactivated ( 30)

lights up DTC error ( 30)

lights up yellow ! DWA is indicated Anti-theft alarm battery discharged

Shiftpoint lamp ! SPEED is indi- Speed warning ( 31)

the engine runs in the emer-

Anti-theft alarm battery Speed warning z

ing the electronic immobilizer DTC self-diagnosis is per-

Continue to press the button 2

Press button 1 repeatedly until

To deactivate the speed warn-

1 Emergency-off switch (kill

also be deactivated while

Press button 1 repeatedly until 50 % heating output

If the ABS warning light

(5 km/h), a DTC error has

DTC function is switched on.

Throttle turned all the way

lower spring preload.

Hold motorcycle in vertical

Position 2 (comfortable Adjust rebound-stage damping Position 2 (comfortable

Factory settings at front Adjust compression damping To increase damping: turn

(85 kg)) force.

Press the rear seat forward

Press cover of driver's seat

Boots ary conditions can adversely af-

Consult the troubleshooting

based on racing requirements. It

Reserve fuel quantity

SETUP mode: In the SETUP

mode the instrument cluster's

LAPTIMER mode: In the LAP-

74 shown in the second line:

The following times can be