G450X Rider's Manual

Rider's Manual
G 450 X
BMW Motorrad
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
Motorcycle data/dealership details
Motorcycle data Dealership details
Model Person to contact in Service department
Vehicle identification number Ms/Mr
Colour code Phone number
Date of first registration
Registration number Dealership address/phone number (com-

pany stamp)
Details described or illustrated
in this booklet may differ from
the motorcycle's actual specifica-
tion as purchased, the accessor-
ies fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
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.
© 2008 BMW Motorrad

Not to be reproduced either
wholly or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany.
The most important data for a filling-station stop can be found in the following chart:
Fuel
Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
Usable fuel capacity approx. 8 l
Reserve fuel ~0.75 l
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
Tyre pressure, rear 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
Tyre pressure for sport riding 1.0 bar
BMW recommends
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*01417714581*
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*01417714581*
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provide advice and assistance.
We congratulate you on your
choice of a motorcycle from We hope that you will enjoy rid-
BMW and welcome you to the ing your BMW and that all your
community of BMW riders. journeys will be pleasant and
Familiarise yourself with your new safe.
motorcycle so that you can ride it
safely and confidently in all traffic BMW Motorrad.
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 information
on maintenance and care to help
you maintain your motorcycle's
reliability and safety, as well as its
value.
If you have questions concerning
your motorcycle, your authorised
Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Securing motorcycle for
the end of this Rider's Manual if Ignition and steering lock . . . . 22 transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
you want to find a particular topic Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
or item of information. Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 General instructions . . . . . . . . . 60
1 General instructions . . . . 5 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 62
Abbreviations and Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Regular maintenance . . . . . . . . 62
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Maintenance for off-road-
Definition of use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2 General views . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 Engine revs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
General view, right side . . . . . 13 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 46 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 14 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 15 Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 17 Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Increasing engine power . . . . 50 Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Possible ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Telescopic forks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Spring strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Park your motorcycle . . . . . . . . 53 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Riding specifications . . . . . . . . 98
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
8 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 BMW Motorrad service . . . . 100
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 BMW Motorrad service
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . . . 86 quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cleaning easily damaged BMW Motorrad Service
components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Card: on-the-spot break-
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . 87 down assistance . . . . . . . . . . 100
Restoring motorcycle to BMW Motorrad service
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
9 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . 89 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 101
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . 90 Confirmation of mainten-
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Confirmation of service . . . . 107
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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5
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Definition of use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Overview Specific instructions on OA Optional accessory
1 Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manu-
how to operate, control, ad- You can obtain option-
just or look after items of equip- al accessories through
6 al will provide you with an initial
ment on the motorcycle. your authorised BMW
overview of your motorcycle. All
Indicates the end of an Motorrad dealer; optional
maintenance and servicing work
item of information. accessories have to be
on the motorcycle is documented
retrofitted to the motor-
in Chapter 10. This record of the
Instruction. cycle.
maintenance work you have had

performed on your motorcycle is AS Alternative standard
Result of an activity.
a precondition for generous treat- equipment
ment of goodwill claims. Reference to a page with Component supplied with
When the time comes to sell more detailed informa- the motorcycle and us-
your BMW, please remember tion. able instead of an in-
to hand over this Rider's Manu- stalled component. Al-
al; it is an important part of the Indicates the end of a ways comply with the
motorcycle. passage relating to spe- applicable instructions for
z cific accessories or items installation.
Abbreviations and of equipment.
symbols
Tightening torque.
Indicates warnings that you
must comply with for reas-
ons of your safety and the safety Item of technical data.
of others, and to protect your
motorcycle against damage.
Definition of use
This motorcycle is designed to withstand the normal stresses and strains of off-road
1
riding. 7
However, it is not suitable for use under the following conditions:
- Prolonged periods of riding at steady high speed
- Riding at constant full throttle
- Trips with passenger and/or luggage
- Riding for extended periods with engine revving at speeds in excess of 8000 rpm
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Technical data
1 All dimensions, weights and
8 power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Deutsche Institut für Normung
e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual

countries may differ.
Currency
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcycles
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
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may differ from the information
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
or descriptions in this manual.
General views
General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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9
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General views
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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2
General views
General view, left side
1 Adjuster for headlight 2
beam throw (underneath 11
the instrument panel)
( 42)
2 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, front suspension
General views
(rebound stage) ( 39)
3 Secondary fuses ( 79)
4 Main fuse (behind side
panel) ( 80)
5 Fuel filler neck ( 54)
acteristic, front suspen- z
sion (compression stage)
( 39)
7 Battery
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2
General views
General view, right side
1 Adjuster for damping char- 2
acteristic, rear suspen- 13
sion (compression stage)
( 39)
2 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 69)
General views
3 Coolant filler neck (behind
side panel) ( 71)
4 Engine-oil filler neck
( 66)
5 Engine oil level indicator
( 65)
6 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear z
( 70)
acteristic, rear suspension
(rebound stage) ( 39)
Handlebar fitting, left
2 1 Operation of the headlight
14 flasher ( 31)
2 Horn
3 Operation of the flashing
turn indicators ( 32)
4 High-beam headlight
General views
switch ( 31)
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Handlebar fitting, right
1 Engine OFF button 2
( 48) 15
2 Starter button ( 48)
General views
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Instrument panel
2 1 Operating the multifunction
16 display ( 23)
2 Telltale lights ( 18)
3 Multifunction display
( 18)
General views
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Status indicators
Status indicators
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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17
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Status indicators
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Status indicators Telltale lights Warnings
3 Multifunction display Fuel down to reserve
18
Status indicators
1 High-beam headlight
2 Turn indicators
1 Display depends on the FUEL appears on the display.
mode selected; this view The fuel-pump symbol ap-
shows the odometer read- pears on the display.
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2 Speedometer Lack of fuel can result in
the engine misfiring and
cutting out unexpectedly. Mis-
firing can damage the catalytic
converter; a hazardous situation
can result if the engine cuts out
unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Possible cause: Prolonged riding with the
The fuel tank contains no more engine revving at speeds in 3
than the reserve quantity of fuel. excess of 8000 rpm can lead to
engine damage. 19
Reserve fuel Avoid revving the engine to
speeds in excess of 8000 rpm.
~0.75 l The motorcycle is not designed
Status indicators
Refuelling ( 54). for extended periods of revving
at engine speeds in excess of
Engine rpm too high 8000 rpm. The registered speed
indicates that the engine was
revved above the critical rpm
threshold.
Possible cause:
Speed in excess of 110 km/h
maintained for excessive period z
of time.
Reduce speed to below
110 km/h.
SPEED MAX appears on the Read the in-depth explanations
display. on durability and warranty on
( 46).
The display flashes.
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Status indicators
Operation
Operation
Ignition and steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4
21
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operation
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 z
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ignition and steering High-beam headlight and all Switch off the ignition
4 lock function circuits switched on. The ignition switches off auto-
Push full-beam headlight matically shortly after the motor-
22 Keys switch 1 down. cycle is brought to a standstill.
This motorcycle does not have High-beam headlight switched
an ignition switch. You receive off. Locking handlebars
two keys for the steering lock. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left
Operation
Switching on ignition
Alternatively: Briefly press

starter button 2.
Push full-beam switch 1 up Low-beam headlight and all Pivot cover 1 aside.
and then operate headlight- function circuits switched on. Use key 2 to turn the steering
flasher button 2. The engine will start if the lock clockwise, while moving
The instrument panel is starter button is not released the handlebars slightly.
activated automatically as after being pressed only briefly. Handlebars locked.
soon as the motorcycle moves Remove the key and pivot the
away from rest. cover into position over the
lock.
Instrument panel The instrument panel switches Top speed MAX
Activating instrument
itself off shortly after the igni-
Activating and
4
tion has been switched off.
panel deactivating functions 23
Function selection Bring the motorcycle to a
In the motorcycle's as-delivered standstill.
condition only the operating
hours counter (H) and the
Operation
odometer (ODO) are active.
The following functions can be
activated in addition:
Trip recorder TR1
Trip recorder TR2: Reading z
Press MODE button 1. can be altered manually, for
example to match a roadbook
The instrument panel is
Stopwatch S1: Always active
activated automatically as
when the motorcycle is on the Repeatedly press MODE but-
soon as the motorcycle moves
move ton 1 until operating-hours
away from rest.
Stopwatch S2: Operated counter H appears in the left
All the segments of the display manually half of the multifunction display.
light up briefly. Average speed A1: Calculated Press and hold down the
The tyre-size setting shows from TR1 and S1 MODE button.
briefly. Average speed A2: Calculated The instrument panel switches
The instrument panel is ON. from TR2 and S2 to set mode and all active
Clock CLK functions are displayed.
Lap-timer LAP
The first selectable function The function is deactivated and The tyre size is set be-
4 (trip recorder TR1) starts flash- the next selectable function fore the motorcycle leaves
ing. starts flashing. the factory and should not be
24 The operating hours counter H Once the desired functions changed.
and the odometer ODO cannot have been selected you can The tyre size can be set within
be deactivated. choose between miles per hour the first operating hour.
(mph) and kilometres per hour Press MODE button 1 twice.
(km/h).
Operation
The first selectable function

(trip recorder TR1) starts flash-
ing again.
Either press and hold down
z MODE button 1 or wait without
pressing any button.
The current settings are accep-
ted.
Press MODE button 1.

No change is made to the
function and the next select- Press UP button 2.
able function starts flashing. The kilometres per hour (km/h)
Press UP button 2. display mode is activated.
The function is activated and Press DOWN button 3.
the next selectable function The miles per hour (mph) dis-
starts flashing. play mode is activated.
Press DOWN button 3. Press MODE button 1 twice.
Selecting readings Lap timer LAP Average speed A1 and stop-
Lap-time memory (only when watch S1 are also reset. 4
LAP timer is activated)
Operating trip recorder 25
Top speed MAX
Odometer ODO TR2
Resetting trip recorder

TR1
Operation
Press MODE button 1.
Each time the button is pressed, z
starting at the current reading the
display steps through the activ-
ated functions in the following Repeatedly press MODE but-
sequence: ton 1 until trip recorder TR2
appears in the left half of the
Trip recorder TR1 Repeatedly press MODE but- multifunction display.
Trip recorder TR2 ton 1 until trip recorder TR1
Average speed A1 appears in the left half of the
Average speed A2 multifunction display.
Stopwatch S1 Press and hold down the
Stopwatch S2 MODE button.
Operating-hours counter H Trip recorder TR1 is reset.
Clock CLK
The trip recorder is reset. Resetting average speed
4 Average speed A2 is also re- A2
set.
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Resetting average speed
Operation A1
Press UP button 2.
The reading of the trip recorder
z increases. Average speed A2 is reset auto-
Press DOWN button 3. matically when stopwatch S2 or
The reading of the trip recorder trip recorder TR2 is reset.
decreases.
Pressing UP or DOWN button Repeatedly press MODE but-
changes the speed at which ton 1 until average speed A1
the trip-recorder reading appears in the left half of the
changes. multifunction display.
A change in the reading of trip Press and hold down the
recorder TR2 causes average MODE button.
speed A2 to change accord- Average speed is reset to zero.
ingly. Trip recorder TR1 and stop-
Press and hold down MODE watch S1 are also reset.
button 1.
Resetting stopwatch S1 Operating stopwatch S2
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Operation
Press UP button 2 while the
Repeatedly press MODE but- Repeatedly press MODE but- stopwatch is not running.
ton 1 until stopwatch S1 ap- ton 1 until stopwatch S2 ap- The stopwatch begins timing in z
pears in the left half of the mul- pears in the left half of the mul- seconds from the time origin-
tifunction display. tifunction display. ally shown.
Press and hold down the S2 flashes on the display if
MODE button. some other function is selected
The stopwatch is reset to zero. while the stopwatch is running.
Trip recorder TR1 and aver- The stopwatch runs on even if
age speed A1 are also reset. the instrument panel switches
itself off.
Press the UP button while the
stopwatch is running.
The stopwatch shows the
stopped time.
Press and hold down MODE Setting clock CLK
4 button 1 when the stopwatch Switch on the instrument panel
is not running. or bring the motorcycle to a
28 The stopwatch is reset to zero. stop, as applicable.
Average speed A2 is also re-
set.
Operating-hours counter
Operation
H
Press and hold down MODE
button 1.
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Use UP button 2 and DOWN
button 3 to set the hour.
Repeatedly press MODE but- Press the MODE button.
ton 1 until clock CLK appears The minutes reading flashes.
in the left half of the multifunc- Use the UP button and the
tion display. DOWN button to set the
The operating hours H coun- minutes.
ted represent the time logged by Press the MODE button.
the motorcycle in operation. The The seconds reading flashes.
operating-hours counter can- Press the UP button or the
not be reset and can be viewed DOWN button.
only when the motorcycle is at a The seconds are set to zero.
standstill.
Operating lap timer LAP
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Operation
Press MODE button 1. With the LAP timer stopped,
0-24 for 24-hour clock or Repeatedly press MODE but- press UP button 2.
0-12 for 12-hour clock. ton 1 until lap timer LAP ap- The LAP timer counts in z
Press UP button 2 or DOWN pears in the left half of the mul- seconds, starting at the time
button 3. tifunction display. shown on the display.
The display mode toggles each LAP flashes on the display if
time a button is pressed. some other function is selected
Either press and hold down the while the lap timer is running.
MODE button or wait without The lap timer runs on even if
pressing any button. the instrument panel switches
The settings are accepted. itself off.
With the lap timer running,
press the UP button.
The lap timer shows the time
elapsed.
With the LAP timer running,
4 press DOWN button 3.
The reading is saved, timing
30 starts again at zero.
A maximum of ten readings
can be saved. Once the ten
slots in memory are full, there
is no reaction when the DOWN
Operation
button is pressed.
With the LAP timer stopped, Repeatedly press MODE but- Press UP button 2.
press and hold down MODE ton 1 until LAP appears in the The next lap time appears on
button 1. left half of the multifunction the display.
z The lap timer is reset. display.
The readings saved beforehand The left side of the multifunc- Selecting display colour
are deleted. tion display shows the time Switch on the ignition and the
registered by the stopwatch for instrument panel or bring the
Viewing lap times saved in motorcycle to a standstill, as
the lap shown on the right.
memory applicable.
Bring the motorcycle to a
standstill.
The setting for the display col- Push full-beam headlight
our is accepted. switch 1 down. 4
High-beam headlight switched
Lights off. 31
Position lights and low- Headlight flasher

beam headlight
The position lights and the low-
Operation
beam headlight are switched on
automatically with the ignition.
Press and hold down Ctrl but-
ton 4. High-beam headlight
The display colour can be var- z
ied in shades of red and yellow.
Press UP button 2.
This increases the proportion
of red in the colour of the dis- Press button 1.
play. The high-beam headlight is
Press DOWN button 3. switched on until you release
This increases the proportion the button (headlight flasher).
of yellow in the colour of the
display.
Push full-beam headlight
Either press and hold down switch 1 up.
Ctrl button 4 or wait without
High-beam headlight switched
pressing any button.
on.
Turn indicators Centre the turn-indicator Adjusting mirror arm
4 Operating flashing turn
switch.
Flashing turn indicators
32 indicators switched off.
The turn indicator telltale light
goes out.
Mirrors
Operation
Adjusting mirrors
Slacken nut 1.
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propriate position.
Push turn-indicator button 1 to
Tighten the nut to the spe-
the left.
cified tightening torque, while
Left-hand turn indicators holding the mirror arm to en-
switched on. sure that it does not move out
The turn indicator telltale light of position.
flashes.
Push the turn-indicator button Turn the mirror to the correct Mirror to handlebar
to the right. position.
Right-hand turn indicators
switched on. 20 Nm
The turn indicator telltale light
flashes.
Handlebars While holding the handlebars,
Adjusting handlebar reach
remove large screws 2. 4
Remove top clamping blocks 3.
If not correctly installed, 33
Lift the handlebars clear of the
the handlebar clamping bottom clamping blocks.
blocks can work loose from the
fork bridge.
Install the handlebar clamping
Operation
blocks only in the positions de-
scribed below.
Position of the bottom handle-
Make sure the ground is level bar clamping blocks for minim-
and firm and place the motor- um reach. z
cycle on its stand.
Remove bottom handlebar

clamping blocks 4.
Position of the bottom handle-

Remove small screws 1. bar clamping blocks for medi-
um reach.
handlebar clamping blocks, and
4 hold the handlebars in position.
Install large screws 2, but do
34 not tighten.
Operation
Position of the bottom handle- Tighten large screws 2 to the

bar clamping blocks for maxim- specified tightening torque.
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Handlebar clamping
block with handlebars to
Install small screws 1, but do fork bridge
not tighten. 38 Nm
Adjust the handlebar tilt
Make sure that there is no gap
( 35).
between the handlebar clamp-
ing blocks on the side where
the large screws are located.
If necessary, slacken small
screws 1 and retighten large
Position the handlebars and screws 2 to the specified tight-
top handlebar clamping ening torque.
blocks 3 on the bottom
Tighten small screws 1 to the
specified tightening torque.
Handlebar clamping
block with handlebars to 4
Handlebar clamping fork bridge 35
block
38 Nm
19 Nm Make sure that there is no gap
A gap remains between the between the handlebar clamp-
ing blocks on the side where
Operation
handlebar clamping blocks
on the side where the small the large screws are located.
screws are located. Align the mark for the appropri- If necessary, slacken screws 1
ate angle of tilt with notches 3. and retighten screws 2 to the
Adjusting handlebar tilt specified tightening torque. z
Tighten small screws 1 to the
specified tightening torque.
Handlebar clamping
block
19 Nm
A gap remains between the
handlebar clamping blocks
on the side where the small
Slacken small screws 1. Tighten large screws 2 to the screws are located.
Slacken large screws 2. specified tightening torque.
Spring preload
4 Adjustment for rear
36 suspension
Rear spring preload must be ad-
justed to suit the weight of the
rider. The factory setting is inten-
ded for a rider's weight of 85 kg.
Operation
Minor deviations from this stand-

ard weight can be compensated
In order to ensure that the ref- Measure distance d between
for by adjusting spring preload;
erence point for measurement screw 1 in the tail section and
if the deviation is more signific-
z is correct, always centre the top of axle tube 2.
ant a different spring has to be
measuring tape over screw 1 Remove the auxiliary stand and,
installed.
and read off the distance at the with the assistance of another
Adjusting static sag centre of the screw head. person, hold the motorcycle
upright.
Remove all load from the mo-
torcycle's rear suspension, so Measure distance d between
that the rear wheel is clear of points 1 and 2 again and cal-
the ground (e.g. with the aid of culate the difference between
an auxiliary stand). the two measured values.
Static sag of the spring
strut
Negative spring displace-

ment of rear wheel
Static sag of the spring
strut
Load-dependent adjust-
ment of spring preload 4
37
35...40 mm (with fuel and Negative spring displace-
lubricants, unladen) ment of rear wheel
If the calculated value is outside 105...110 mm (Full load of
the specified range: fuel, with rider 85 kg)
Operation
Adjust spring preload until stat- If the calculated value is slightly
ic sag is inside the specified outside the specified range:
range. With the assistance of anoth-
Adjust spring preload until
Adjust the spring preload for er person, hold the motorcycle
weighted sag is inside the spe-
rear wheel ( 38). with rider, wearing full protect- z
cified range.
ive gear, mounted on the mo-
Adjust the spring preload for
Checking weighted sag torcycle and seated in the nor-
rear wheel ( 38).
Adjust the static sag ( 36). mal riding position. Rock the
Make a note of the measured suspension up and down a few If the calculated value is well out-
distance for the rear wheel with times. side the specified range:
no weight applied to the sus- With the assistance of anoth- A spring matched to the weight
pension. er person, measure distance d of the rider has to be installed.
between points 1 and 2. Cal- Consult a specialist workshop,
culate the difference between preferably an authorised Öhlins
this value and the value noted dealer (www.ohlins.com).
beforehand for the distance
with no weight on the rear
wheel.
Adjusting spring preload hook a or hook b securely en-
4 for rear wheel gages a groove.
38 Make sure the ground is level The adjusting rings can be
and firm and place the motor- turned in either direction
cycle on its stand. without turning the tool over:
simply engage the appropriate
hook in a groove.
Operation
Release the lock by turning

adjusting ring 1 in direction b
z with the tool from the toolkit.
Use adjusting rings 1 and 2 to

adjust spring preload.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn adjusting ring 2 in
direction a.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn adjusting ring 2 in
To turn the adjusting rings, en- direction b.
gage tools 3 in such a way that Tighten the lock by turning ad-
justing ring 1 in direction a with
the tool from the toolkit.
Adjusting front rebound
Locknut for spring ba-
sic setting at top spring stage 4
retainer Make sure the ground is level 39
and firm and place the motor-
5 Nm cycle on its stand.
Adjust the damping character-
istic to suit spring preload.
Operation
Damping
Setting If you want to increase damp-
ing, use a screwdriver to turn
Damping must be adapted to suit
the adjusting screws on left z
the surface on which the motor-
and right in the + direction.
cycle is ridden and to suit spring
If you want to reduce damping,
preload.
use a screwdriver to turn the
An uneven surface requires
Use adjusting screws 1 on left adjusting screws on left and
softer damping than a smooth
and right to adjust the rebound right in the - direction.
surface.
An increase in spring preload stage. Make sure that the set- Rebound stage, basic
requires firmer damping, a re- tings are identical on left and setting, front
duction in spring preload re- right.
quires softer damping. Turn top adjusting screw
as far as it will go in the "+"
direction, then back it off 12
clicks in the "-" direction.
Adjusting front If you want to reduce damping,
4 compression stage use a screwdriver to turn the
Make sure the ground is level adjusting screws on left and
40 right in the counter-clockwise
cycle on its stand. direction.
Compression stage, basic
setting, front
Operation
Turn bottom adjusting screw

as far as it will go in the Adjust the rebound stage by
clockwise direction, then turning adjusting ring 1.
back it off 10 clicks in the
z
counter-clockwise direction.
Adjusting rear rebound

Adjust the compression stage stage
by turning adjusting screws 1 Make sure the ground is level
at the underside of the front and firm and place the motor-
forks, left and right. Make sure cycle on its stand.
that the settings are identical.
If you want to increase damp-
ing, use a screwdriver to turn If you want to reduce the re-
the adjusting screws on left bound stage, turn adjusting
and right in the clockwise dir- ring 1 in direction a.
ection.
If you want to increase the re- If you want to reduce the com-
bound stage, turn adjusting pression stage, turn adjusting 4
ring 1 in direction b. ring 1 in the S direction.
41
Rebound stage, basic Compression stage, basic
setting, rear setting, rear
Turn bottom knob clockwise Turn top knob clockwise to

to limit stop, then back it off limit stop, then back it off 12
Operation
20 clicks. (Full load of fuel, clicks. (Full load of fuel, with
with rider 85 kg) Adjust the compression stage rider 85 kg)
by turning adjusting ring 1.
Adjusting rear Headlight z
compression stage
Headlight beam throw and
Make sure the ground is level
spring preload
cycle on its stand. Headlight beam throw is gener-
ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice only if the motorcycle
is very heavily loaded. Under
If you want to increase the these circumstances, headlight
compression stage, turn ad- beam throw has to be adjusted
justing ring 1 in the H direction. to suit the weight carried by the
motorcycle.
Consult a specialist work- throw so as not to dazzle oncom- Seat
4 shop, preferably an au- ing traffic.
Removing seat
thorised BMW Motorrad deal-
42 er, if you are unsure whether
the headlight basic setting is
correct.
Headlight beam-throw
Operation
adjustment
z a Increasing beam throw Remove screw 1.

b Reducing beam throw Remove screws 2 on left and
right.
1 Headlight beam-throw ad-

justment
Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice if the motorcycle is
very heavily loaded. Moving the
adjuster adjusts headlight beam
Installing seat Install screw 1 while pressing
down on the centre trim panel. 4
43
Operation
Work the seat to the rear to
remove, by raising centre trim Lift centre trim panel 3 at the
panel 3 at the rear and working rear and work the seat into po- z
the seat clear at position 4. sition at 4.
Install screws 2 on left and

right.
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4
Operation
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Engine revs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5
45
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Riding off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 z
Increasing engine power . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Possible ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Park your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Engine revs excess of 110 km/h for an exten- advise you on the correct cloth-
5 Prolonged riding with the
ded period of time. ing for every purpose.
Gear-to-speed table for
46 engine revving at speeds in Speed
8000 rpm and standard final-
excess of 8000 rpm can lead to
drive transmission ratio: If you ride at high speed, always
engine damage.
1st gear: 40 km/h bear in mind that various bound-
Avoid revving the engine to ary conditions can adversely af-
speeds in excess of 8000 rpm. 2nd gear: 60 km/h
3rd gear: 85 km/h fect the handling of your motor-
Riding
Your motorcycle is not designed cycle:

4th gear: 105 km/h
for extended periods of revving Settings of the spring-strut and
5th gear: 125 km/h
z at engine speeds in excess of shock-absorber system
8000 rpm. Riding with the en- Imbalanced load
Safety instructions
gine revving at speeds in excess Loose clothing
of 8000 rpm can result in dam- Rider's equipment Insufficient tyre pressure
age and engine-revolution excur- Do not ride without the correct Poor tyre tread
sions above this limit are logged clothing. Always wear: Etc.
in the control unit's memory. Helmet
BMW Motorrad refuses to ac- Motorcycling jacket and Maximum speeds for tyres
cept liability for engine damage trousers The motorcycle's top
if engine-revolution excursions Gloves speed might be higher than
above this limit are stored in the Boots the maximum speed permitted
control unit's memory.
for the tyres. Excessive speeds
The instrument panel displays a This applies even to short jour- can damage the tyres and this
warning as a visual indicator of neys, and to every season of could cause accidents.
critical engine speed if the mo- the year. Your authorised BMW
Comply with the tyre-specific
torcycle is ridden at a speed in Motorrad dealer will be glad to
speed restrictions.
Correct loading Risk of poisoning Catalytic converter
Overloading and imbal- Exhaust fumes contain carbon If misfiring causes unburned fuel 5
anced loads can adversely monoxide, which is colourless to enter the catalytic converter, 47
affect the motorcycle's handling. and odourless but highly toxic. there is a danger of overheating
Do not exceed the permissible Inhaling the exhaust fumes and damage.
gross weight and be sure to therefore represents a For this reason, observe the fol-
comply with the instructions on health hazard and can even lowing points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
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loading. cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences. Stop the engine immediately if
Alcohol and drugs Do not inhale exhaust fumes. it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
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Even small amounts of Do not run the engine in an en-
alcohol or drugs will ad- closed space. Comply with all specified main-
versely affect your perception tenance intervals.
and your ability to assess situ- High voltage
Unburned fuel will destroy
ations and make decisions, and Touching live parts of the the catalytic converter.
slow down your reflexes. Med- ignition system with the Note the points listed for protec-
ication can exacerbate these ef- engine running can cause electric tion of the catalytic converter.
fects. shock.
Do not ride your motorcycle after Do not touch parts of the igni- Risk of fire
consuming alcohol, drugs and/or tion system when the engine is
medication. Temperatures at the exhaust are
running.
high.
Flammable materials (e.g.
hay, leaves, grass, clothing
and luggage, etc.) could ignite
if allowed to come into contact sequential damage will not be Tyre-tread depth and tyre
5 with the hot exhaust pipe. accepted. pressures
Do not permit flammable materi- Tampering with the mo-
48 als to come into contact with the At regular intervals:
torcycle in such a way as
hot exhaust system. Engine oil level (every operating
to tune it for increased engine
hour)
Cooling would be power can cause damage to the
Brake-pad wear (every third
inadequate if the engine motorcycle and lead to accidents
refuelling stop)
involving injury to persons.
Riding
were allowed to idle for a lengthy

period with the motorcycle at Do not tamper with the motor-
Starting engine
a standstill: overheating would cycle in any way that could result
z result. In extreme cases, the in tuned performance. Retract and secure the side
motorcycle could catch fire. stand.
Do not allow the engine to idle Checklist Select neutral or, if a gear is
unnecessarily. Ride away imme- engaged, pull the clutch lever.
Use the following checklist to
diately after starting the engine. check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
Tampering to increase ride off.
engine power Brakes
Tampering with the motorcycle Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
in such a way as to tune it for in- Clutch
creased engine power can render Clutch-lever play
the motorcycle non-compliant Damping-characteristic setting
with the regulations governing and spring preload
its use on public roads and void
insurance cover. Claims for con- Press starter button 2.
If ambient temperatures are Running in exerting greater pressure on the
very low, you might find it
The first five hours
levers. 5
necessary to open the throttle New brake pads can ex-
slightly when starting the engine. While running in the motor- 49
tend stopping distance by a
At ambient temperatures below cycle, vary the throttle opening
significant margin.
0 °C, disengage the clutch after and engine-speed range fre-
Apply the brakes in good time.
switching on the ignition. quently.
Avoid maintaining constant en-
Tyres
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The engine starts.
gine speeds over lengthy peri-
ods and accelerating to the New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened by
rpm limit.
riding in a restrained manner at
z
Maximum speeds during various heel angles until the tyres
running-in period are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
}110 km/h (in 5th gear) to achieve maximum grip.
Have the first inspection per- Tyres do not have their full
formed after two operating grip when new and there
hours. is a risk of accidents at extreme
Press engine OFF button 1. angles of heel.
Brake pads
The engine switches off. Avoid extreme angles of heel.
New brake pads have to bed
down before they can achieve
their optimum friction levels. You
can compensate for this initial re-
duction in braking efficiency by
Riding off-road until the brakes have been Increasing engine
5 Tyre pressure
cleaned. power
50 The brake pads will wear with coded plug AS
Tyre pressures reduced for
more rapidly if you ride fre-
off-road riding impair the
quently on unsurfaced tracks or
motorcycle's handling character-
poor roads.
istics on surfaced roads and can
Check the thickness of the brake
lead to accidents.
Riding
pads more frequently and replace

Always check that the tyre pres-
the brake pads in good time.
sures are correct.
z Spring preload and shock-
Wheel rims for riding off-
absorber settings
road
BMW Motorrad recommends The off-road settings for
checking the rims for damage spring preload and shock Remove screws 1 and remove
after off-roading. absorber damping characteristic the right side panel.
will impair the motorcycle's hand-
Dirt or mud on brakes ling characteristics on surfaced
roads.
When riding on loose sur-
If you have been off-roading, re-
faces or muddy roads, the
member to correct spring preload
brakes may fail to take effect
and shock-absorber damping
immediately because of dirt or
characteristics before you return
moisture on the discs or brake
to surfaced roads.
pads.
Apply the brakes in good time
Before riding the motorcycle on depending on the transmission
public roads, remove the coded ratio selected. 5
plug and install the cap. With the final-drive trans-
Secure the plug with cable ties. 51
mission ratio altered the
motorcycle is no longer compli-
ant with the regulations govern-
ing use on public roads.
Do not attempt to ride the mo-
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torcycle on public roads with any
Remove the cable tie from final-drive transmission ratio other
cap 1. than the ex-works ratio. z
With its built-in coded plug, The procedure for replacing the
the motorcycle is no longer pinion is described in the Repair
approved for use on public roads. Manual on RepROM.
Hold the right side panel in po-
Do not ride on public roads with sition and install screws 1. Before taking the motorcycle
built-in coded plugs. onto a public road, always check
Activate increased engine Possible ratios that the final-drive transmission
power by installing coded ratio corresponds to the ex-works
The motorcycle comes complete condition (see the section en-
plug 2 instead of cap 1. with a second pinion that can be titled "Technical Data").
Engine power rating used to change the final-drive
gear ratio. Your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer stocks other pin-
30 kW (without coded plug) ions as spare parts. Always bear
38 kW (with coded plug) in mind that the length of the
chain might have to be altered,
Brakes rider's full force applied to the Wet brakes
5 How can stopping
brake levers; under these circum- After the motorcycle has
stances the dynamic shift in load been washed, ridden
52 distance be minimised? distribution cannot keep pace through water or ridden in
Each time the brakes are applied, with the increase in deceleration the rain, the brake discs and
a load distribution shift takes and the tyres cannot transmit the pads might be wet and the
place with the load shifting for- full braking force to the surface brakes might not take effect
ward from the rear to the front of the road. Under these circum-
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immediately.
wheel. The sharper the motor- stances the front wheel can lock
Apply the brakes in good time
cycle decelerates, the more load up.
until the brakes have dried out.
z is shifted to the front wheel. The
higher the wheel load, the more Descending mountain
Salt on brakes
braking force can be transmitted passes
without the wheel locking. The brakes may fail to take
There is a danger of the
To optimise stopping distance, effect immediately if the
brakes fading if you use
apply the front brakes rapidly and motorcycle was ridden on salt-
only the rear brakes when des-
keep on increasing the force you covered roads and the brakes
cending mountain passes. Under
apply to the brake lever. This were not applied for some time.
extreme conditions, the brakes
makes the best possible use of Apply the brakes in good time
could overheat and suffer severe
the dynamic increase in load at until the salt layer on the brake
damage.
the front wheel. Remember to discs and brake pads has been
Use both front and rear brakes,
pull the clutch at the same time. removed.
and make use of the engine's
In the "panic braking situations" braking effect as well.
that are trained so frequently
braking force is applied as rap-
idly as possible and with the
Oil or grease on brakes pads more frequently and replace
Oil and grease on the brake
the brake pads in good time. 5
discs and pads considerably 53
diminish braking efficiency.
Park your motorcycle
Especially after repair and main- Placing motorcycle on
tenance work, make sure that the side stand
brake discs and brake pads are If the ground is soft or un-
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free of oil and grease. even, there is no guaran-
tee that the motorcycle will rest
Dirt or mud on brakes Hold the motorcycle upright
firmly on the stand.
with your left hand and use
z
When riding on loose sur- Always check that the ground
faces or muddy roads, the your right hand to release rub-
under the stand is level and
brakes may fail to take effect ber retainer 1.
firm.
immediately because of dirt or If the side stand is not kept
moisture on the discs or brake Switch off the engine. in the extended position
pads. Pull the handbrake lever. until it is supporting the weight
Apply the brakes in good time Dismount to the left. of the motorcycle it will automat-
until the brakes have been ically retract and the motorcycle
cleaned. will topple.
The brake pads will wear Keep the side stand firmly in the
more rapidly if you ride fre- fully extended position until the
quently on unsurfaced tracks or motorcycle is resting securely on
poor roads. it.
Check the thickness of the brake Use your right foot to extend
the side stand to the limit of its
travel and keep it in this posi- Turn the handlebars to full left
5 tion. or right lock.
The side stand is designed Check that the motorcycle is
54 standing firmly.
to support only the weight
of the motorcycle. On a gradient, the motor-
Do not lean or sit on the cycle should always face
motorcycle with the side stand uphill; select 1st gear.
extended.
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Lock the steering lock.

Slowly lean the motorcycle
onto its side stand. Removing motorcycle Secure the side stand in the
z retracted position with rubber
If the motorcycle is on the
from side stand
retainer 1.
side stand, the surface of Unlock the steering lock.
Take a firm grip of the handle-
the ground will determine wheth- Lift the motorcycle to the up-
bars with both hands.
er it is better to turn the handle- right position.
Pull the handbrake lever.
bars to the left or right. However, The side stand retracts auto-
matically. Swing your right leg over the
the motorcycle is more stable on
motorcycle and lower your
a level surface with the handle-
weight onto the seat.
bars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
Refuelling
On level ground, always turn the Fuel is highly flammable. A
handlebars to the left to set the naked flame close to the
steering lock. fuel tank can cause a fire or ex-
plosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Recommended fuel
grade 5
Fuel expands when hot. 55
Fuel escaping from an 95 ROZ/RON (Super un-
overfilled tank could make its way leaded)
onto the rear tyre. This could
cause a fall. Usable fuel capacity
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Do not fill the tank past the bot-
tom edge of the filler neck. approx. 8 l
Remove fuel-cap cover 1.
Fuel attacks plastics, which z
become dull or unsightly. Reserve fuel
Wipe off plastic parts immediately
if they come into contact with
~0.75 l
fuel.
Turn the cap of the fuel tank
Leaded fuel will destroy the clockwise to close.
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
cycle on its stand. Turn fuel cap 2 counter-clock-
wise to open.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below.
5
56
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Install fuel-cap cover 1. The motorcycle can topple Risk of damaging compon-
z
and fall on its side. ents.
Securing motorcycle Make sure that the motorcycle Take care not to trap
for transportation cannot topple sideways. components such as brake lines
Push the motorcycle onto the or wires.
Make sure that all components
that might come into contact transportation flat and hold it in At the front, secure the straps
with straps used to secure the position: do not place it on the to the bottom fork bridge on
motorcycle are adequately pro- side stand or centre stand. both sides and tighten the
tected against scratching. Use straps.
adhesive tape or soft cloths, for
example, for this purpose.
5
57
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At the rear, secure the straps
to the frame on both sides and
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tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.
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58
5
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Accessories
Accessories
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6
59
Accessories
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General instructions without constituting a safety haz-
6 BMW Motorrad recommends
ard. Country-specific official au-
thorisation does not suffice as
60 the use of parts and accessories
assurance. Tests conducted by
for your motorcycle that are ap-
these instances cannot make
proved by BMW for this purpose.
provision for all operating con-
Genuine BMW parts and ac-
ditions experienced by BMW mo-
cessories and other products
torcycles and, consequently, they
Accessories
which BMW has approved can

are not sufficient in some circum-
be obtained from your authorised
stances.
BMW Motorrad dealer, together
Use only parts and accessor-
with expert advice on their install-
ies approved by BMW for your
ation and use.
motorcycle.
z These parts and products have
been tested by BMW for safety, Whenever you are planning
function and suitability. BMW modifications, comply with all
accepts product liability for them. the legal requirements. Make
Conversely, BMW is unable to sure that the motorcycle does
accept any liability whatsoever not infringe national road-vehicle
for parts and accessories which it construction and use regulations.
has not approved.
BMW Motorrad cannot
assess each non-BMW
product to determine wheth-
er it can be used on or in con-
nection with BMW motorcycles
Maintenance
Maintenance
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
7
61
Regular maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Maintenance for off-roading . . . . . . . . 63 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Maintenance
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 z
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Telescopic forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Spring strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
General instructions (RepROM) that also accompanies Check for dirt in the clean-side
7 The Maintenance chapter de-
your motorcycle. chamber of the intake air silen-
Some of the work calls for spe- cer
62 scribes straightforward proced-
cial tools and a thorough know- Check the fuel system
ures for checking and replacing
ledge of motorcycle technology. Check the exhaust system
certain wear parts.
If you are in doubt consult a spe- Check the security of the
Special tightening torques are lis-
cialist workshop, preferably your threaded fasteners for frame,
ted as applicable. The tightening
authorised BMW Motorrad deal- side stand and trim panels
Maintenance
torques for the threaded fasten-

er. Check the cooling system
ers on your motorcycle are listed
in the section entitled "Technical Check the front and rear brake
Regular maintenance pads and brake discs for wear
data".
Running-in check Visually inspect the brake
Below you will find an overview The running-in check must be pipes, brake hoses and
z of all the maintenance tasks that performed after two hours' oper- connections
have to be carried out as soon as ation and must be entrusted to Check the brake fluid level,
the motorcycle has logged cer- a specialist workshop, preferably front and rear
tain operating hours. The over- an authorised BMW Motorrad Check the security of the
view also includes descriptions of dealer. See the "Inspection in- spring strut and check for leaks
the tasks that have to be carried structions" in the Repair Manual Check the steering-head bear-
out before and after each off- (RepROM) for detailed descrip- ing
road ride. tions. Check and vent the telescopic
forks
You will find information on more Work to be performed Check the rear wheel swinging
extensive maintenance and re- arm and the swinging-arm pivot
Read out fault memory
pair work in the Repair Manual bearings
Check air-filter element
Lubricate the swinging-arm Change the engine oil and the Change the brake fluid in all
shaft oil filter systems 7
Check the drive chain, chain Replace the air-filter element Service the front forks
guide, sprocket and pinion 63
Check valve clearances (after Service the spring strut
Check chain tension the first ten operating hours,
Check the tyres and wheels then every twenty 20 additional Maintenance for off-
Check the freedom of operating hours) roading
movement of the throttle cable, Check the spark plug
Maintenance
check for kinks and chafing and Check the clutch cable and High requirements
check play clutch-lever play The requirements that off-road
riding places on the motorcycle
Basic service every 10 Extended service every 70 are high. In order to ensure
operating hours operating hours trouble-free operation and
A basic service is necessary after An extended service is neces- prevent premature wear, it is z
every ten operating hours. Con- sary after every seventy operating essential to have all service
sult a specialist workshop, prefer- hours. Consult a specialist work- work and cleaning carried out in
ably an authorised BMW Motor- shop, preferably your authorised accordance with the instructions
rad dealer. See the "Inspection BMW Motorrad dealer. See the issued by BMW Motorrad.
instructions" in the Repair Manual "Inspection instructions" in the Extreme operating conditions
(RepROM) for detailed descrip- Repair Manual (RepROM) for de- (e.g. wet and mud) can result
tions. tailed descriptions. in above-average wear, rendering
constant checking of the wear
Work to be performed Work to be performed parts necessary. In particular, the
Everything involved in the Everything involved in the basic chain, spring strut and telescop-
running-in check, plus: service, plus: ic forks should be cleaned after
Service the engine every ride.
Always before off-roading Always after off-roading Toolkit
7 Check the engine oil level Clean the motorcycle, in partic-
64 ( 65). ular:
Check the spark plug Cleaning slider tubes ( 74).
Check for dirt in the clean-side Clean the spring strut ( 75).
chamber of the intake air silen- Lubricate the chain ( 73).
cer Using plenty of clean water
Maintenance
Check the fuel system (garden hose), rinse off dirt and
Check the exhaust system foreign matter from the brake
Check the security of the calipers and the brake pads,
spring strut and check for leaks front and rear.
1 Ring spanner
Check and vent the telescopic Width across flats 27/30
forks
z 2 T-bar handle
Check the drive chain, chain
Adapter for sockets
guide, sprocket and pinion
3 Sockets for Allen-head
Checking chain tension ( 73).
screws
Check the tyres and wheels
Width across flats 8 and
Check the spokes ( 73). 10
Check the freedom of 4 Hook wrench
movement of the throttle cable,
For adjusting spring pre-
check for kinks and chafing and
load
check play
5 Open-ended spanner
Width across flats 10/13
6 Reversible-blade screw- pretation; this in turn, means that
driver with star-head and the engine will be operated with 7
plain tips the incorrect quantity of oil.
7 Small screwdriver with In order to ensure that the en- 65
plain tip gine oil level is read correctly,
8 Spare fuses with puller tool check the oil level only after a
Miniature fuses, 7.5 A and lengthy trip.
10 A
Maintenance
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
Engine oil to idle one minute longer. Check the oil level in oil-level
Checking engine oil level Switch off the engine. indicator 1.
Make sure the engine is at op-
Check the engine oil once
erating temperature and hold
every hour, if possible. z
the motorcycle upright.
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high- Engine oil, specified level
er the level of oil in the sump.
Checking the oil level with the Between MIN and MAX
engine cold or after no more than marks (Motorcycle is upright)
a short ride will lead to misinter-
If the oil level is below the spe- Install the cap of the oil filler
7 cified minimum: neck and turn it clockwise to
Top up the engine oil ( 66). close.
66
If the oil level is above the spe- Brake system
cified maximum:
Dependability of the brake
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop, system
Maintenance
preferably an authorised BMW A fully functional brake system is

Motorrad dealer. a basic requirement for the road
Wipe the area around the filler safety of your motorcycle.
Topping up engine oil neck clean. Do not ride the motorcycle if you
Remove cap 1 of the engine- have any doubts about the de-
oil filler neck by turning it pendability of the brake system.
z and firm and place the motor-
counter-clockwise. Under these circumstances have
cycle on its stand.
Damage to the engine the brake system checked by a
can result if it is operated specialist workshop, preferably
without enough oil, but the same an authorised BMW Motorrad
also applies if the oil level is too dealer.
high.
Always make sure that the oil Incorrect working practices
level is correct. endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Top up the engine oil to the
Have all work on the brake sys-
specified level.
tem performed by a specialist
Check the engine oil level
( 65).
workshop, preferably an author- cause damage to the brake sys- wheel until the outboard brake
ised BMW Motorrad dealer. tem. pad is visible through the brake 7
In order to ensure the dependab- disc.
Checking operation of ility of the brake system, do not 67
brakes permit the brake pads to wear
Pull the handbrake lever. past the minimum permissible
The pressure point must be thickness.
clearly perceptible.
Maintenance
Press the footbrake lever. and firm and place the motor-
The pressure point must be cycle on its stand.
clearly perceptible.
No clearly perceptible pressure
point:
Bleed the brake circuit and Brake-pad wear limit,
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check the brake system for front
damage.
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
Brake pads only, without backing
Checking front brake pad plate. The wear indicators
(grooves) must be clearly
thickness
Visually inspect brake pads 1 visible.)
Brake pads worn past the to ascertain their thickness. If the wear indicating mark is no
minimum permissible thick- Viewing direction: Above the longer clearly visible:
ness can cause a reduction in wheel axle through the fork Have the brake pads replaced
braking efficiency and under tubes toward the brake cal- by a specialist workshop,
certain circumstances they can iper. If necessary, turn the front
preferably an authorised BMW
7 Motorrad dealer.
68 Checking brake pad
thickness, rear brakes
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
Maintenance
braking efficiency and under

certain circumstances they can Visually inspect brake pads 1
cause damage to the brake sys- Brake-pad wear limit, rear
to ascertain their thickness.
tem.
In order to ensure the dependab-
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
z ility of the brake system, do not
only, without backing plate)
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible If the brake pads are worn:
thickness. Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
Make sure the ground is level preferably an authorised BMW
and firm and place the motor- Motorrad dealer.
cycle on its stand.
Brake fluid
Checking brake-fluid 7
level, front brakes 69
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
Maintenance
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at Check the brake fluid level in
regular intervals. Brake fluid level, front
front reservoir 1.
(visual inspection)
Make sure the ground is level The brake fluid level in the
and firm and hold the motor- brake fluid reservoir drops DOT4 brake fluid
cycle upright. as the brake pads wear.
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It is impermissible for the
Move the handlebars to the
brake fluid level to drop be-
straight-ahead position.
low the MIN mark. (Brake-
fluid reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
7 level, rear brakes
70 A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Maintenance
Check the brake-fluid level at

regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
Make sure the ground is level Brake fluid level, rear
reservoir 1.
and firm and hold the motor- (visual inspection)
cycle upright. Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level DOT4 brake fluid
z in the reservoir to sink. It is impermissible for an air
bubble to be visible in the
sight glass. (Motorcycle is
upright)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
dealer.
Coolant Topping up coolant
Checking coolant level Make sure the ground is level 7
and firm and place the motor- 71
cycle on its stand.
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Maintenance
Coolant, specified level
Antifreeze
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Top plates just covered by
Risk of burns from escaping
coolant (MIN level)
coolant.
Risk of burns from escaping 4 mm (MAX level, covering The hot cooling system is pres-
coolant. the top plates) surised. Allow the coolant to cool
The hot cooling system is pres- If the coolant level is too low: down before opening the radiator
surised. Allow the coolant to cool
Top up the coolant. cap.
down before opening the radiator
cap. Install the radiator cap and turn Once the radiator has cooled,
it clockwise to close. remove cap 1 by turning it
Once the radiator has cooled,
counter-clockwise.
remove cap 1 by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Using a suitable funnel, top up Checking clutch-lever Tyres
7 with coolant until the level is play Checking tyre tread depth
correct.
72 Check the coolant level ( 71). Your motorcycle's handling
Install the radiator cap and turn and grip can be impaired
it clockwise to close. even before the tyres wear to
the minimum tyre tread depth
Clutch permitted by law.
Maintenance
Have the tyres changed in good

Checking operation of time before they wear to the
clutch minimum permissible tread
Pull the clutch lever. depth.
The pressure point must be Pull the clutch lever until resist-
clearly perceptible. ance is perceptible.
z and firm and place the motor-
If the pressure point is not clearly Measure clutch-lever play a.
cycle on its stand.
perceptible:
Clutch-lever play Measure the tyre tread depth
Have the clutch checked by a in the main tread grooves with
specialist workshop, preferably wear marks.
an authorised BMW Motorrad 1 mm (Handlebars in
dealer. Tyres have wear indicators
straight-ahead position,
integrated into the main
between handlebar fitting
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
and clutch lever)
out when the tyre tread has worn
Clutch-lever play is out of toler- down to the level of the marks.
ance: The locations of the marks are
Turn adjusting screw 1 to set indicated on the edge of the tyre,
clutch-lever play.
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by Draw the handle of a screw- cycle is ridden in wet, dusty or
an arrow. driver or a similar instrument dirty conditions. 7
If the tyre tread is worn to minim- across the spokes and listen Switch the ignition off and se-
to the notes of the individual lect neutral. 73
um:
spokes. Clean the drive chain with a
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
able. If the notes vary: suitable cleaning product, dry it
Have the spokes checked by a and apply chain lubricant.
Rims specialist workshop, preferably Wipe off excess lubricant.
Maintenance
Checking rims dealer. Checking chain tension
Make sure the ground is level Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor- Chain and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand. cycle on its stand.
Lubricating chain
Visually inspect the rims for Turn the rear wheel until it z
defects. Dirt, dust and inadequate reaches the position with the
Have damaged rims checked lubrication will result in ac- lowest amount of chain sag.
and, if necessary, replaced by a celerated wear and significantly
specialist workshop, preferably shorten the drive chain's useful
an authorised BMW Motorrad life.
dealer. Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.
Checking spokes Lubricate the drive chain every
Make sure the ground is level five operating hours at the
and firm and place the motor- latest. Lubricate the chain
cycle on its stand. more frequently if the motor-
If measured value is outside per- The chain is being pulled out
7 mitted tolerance: over the top of the teeth (b):
Adjust chain tension as de- contact a specialist workshop,
74 preferably an authorised BMW
scribed on the RepROM sup-
plied with the motorcycle. Motorrad dealer.
Checking chain wear Telescopic forks

Make sure the ground is level Cleaning slider tubes
Maintenance

If the chain is slack there cycle on its stand.
will be more chain noise cycle on its stand.
and the chain will wear more rap-
idly.
z The design of the motorcycle
permits it to be ridden with
slight chain sag. It is important
to ensure that chain sag is to
specification.
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas-
Pull the chain back at the rear-
ure difference a.
most point of the sprocket.
Use plenty of water to wash
Chain deflection The top of the teeth are still
out the space between the fork
between the chain links (a): the
protectors and the slider tubes.
chain is OK.
5 mm
In particular, be sure to remove Use a dry cloth to wipe dirt off Push up rubber stop 1 and
dried dirt from bottom part 1 the sealing boots and slider clean the part of the strut nor- 7
of the slider tubes. If neces- tubes. mally covered by the stop.
sary for better access, remove Pack the groove of each seal- After cleaning it, spray the 75
screws 2 and remove the fork ing boot with grease. spring strut with oil.
protectors. Molykote 111 Penetrating oil
Use a damp cloth to wipe Slide the sealing boots back up
clean the right and left slider into position. Bulbs
Maintenance
tubes. In this process, be
sure to pull the cloth through Spring strut
between the fork protector and A defective bulb places
the slider tube at the front.
Cleaning spring strut your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle. z
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
The bulb is pressurised and
can cause injury if dam-
aged.
Use plenty of clean water Wear protective goggles and
Push left and right sealing (garden hose) to rinse off dirt gloves when changing bulbs.
boots 1 down. and foreign matter.
Clean the spring strut with a
gentle cleaning agent.
The types of bulb fitted to Replacing low-beam/high-
7 your motorcycle are listed beam headlight bulb
in the section entitled "Technical
76 data".
Do not touch the glass of
new bulbs with your fingers.
Use a clean, dry cloth to hold
Maintenance
the bulbs when handling them.

Dirt deposits, in particular oil and
grease, interfere with heat radi- Disconnect plug 1.
ation from the bulb. This leads Remove rubber cap 2.
to overheating and shortens the
Disengage retaining straps 1 of
bulb's operating life.
the light-top shield on left and
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right.
Pull the light-top shield forward
at the top edge.
Release spring clips 3 at top

and bottom and swing them
aside.
Remove bulb 4.
Replace the defective bulb. Replacing parking-light
Bulb for low-beam and bulb 7
high-beam headlight 77
HS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 W
Maintenance
Install rubber cap 2.
Install plug 1.
Pull bulb socket 1 out of the
headlight housing.
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Install bulb 4, making sure that

tab 5 is correctly positioned.
Engage spring clip 3 in the
catch.
Pull the tensioning straps 1

around the fork tubes and lock.
Pull bulb 2 out of socket 1.
Replace the defective bulb.
7 Bulb for parking light
78
Maintenance W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Insert bulb socket 1 into the Remove screw 1.

headlight housing.
Replacing turn indicator

z bulbs, front and rear
If it is not standing firmly,
Push bulb 2 into socket 1. the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported. Pull the glass out of the reflect-
Make sure the ground is level or housing at the threaded-
and firm and place the motor- fastener side.
cycle on its stand.
7
79
Maintenance
Press bulb 2 into its socket Press bulb 2 into its socket Install screw 1.
and turn it counter-clockwise to and turn it clockwise to install.
remove. Fuses
Replace the defective bulb. Replacing secondary z
fuses
Bulbs for flashing turn
indicators, front
H6W / 12 V / 6 W
Working from the inboard side,

insert the glass into the bulb
housing and close the housing.
Disconnect plug 1.
Replacing main fuse
7 Fuse for lighting system
80
10 A
Maintenance Fuse for radiator fan
7.5 A
To do so, squeeze locking
clips 2 together at top and bot- Disconnect plug 1. Open cov-
tom and disconnect the plug. er 2 of the starter relay.
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Connect plug 1.
Replace the defective fuse.

To do so, squeeze retaining
clips 3 together on left and
right and lift the cover.
Do not turn the battery upside
down 7
Recharging battery 81
Disconnect the battery from
the on-board electrics.
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Maintenance
Comply with the operating in-
Replace defective fuse 4. If Hold cover 2 in position. Con- structions of the charger.
necessary, use spare fuse 5. nect plug 1. Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
Main fuse charger's terminal clips from
Battery
the battery terminals. z
Maintenance instructions
30 A The battery has to be re-
Correct care, charging and stor- charged at regular intervals
age will extend the service life in the course of a lengthy period
of the battery. Always bear the of disuse. See the instructions
following points in mind: for caring for your battery. Al-
Keep the surface of the battery ways fully recharge the battery
clean and dry before restoring it to use
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Comply with the instructions
below for charging the battery
Instrument panel
7 Replacing battery of
82 instrument panel
Maintenance
Open retaining straps 2 on left Disconnect plug 4.

and right. Remove the bulb carrier with
the front mudguard.
z Pull bulb socket 1 out of the

headlight housing.
Remove screws 3.
Disconnect plug 1.
Remove screws 2.
Pull the instrument panel up
and out of the holders. 7
83
Maintenance
Hold battery-compartment Hold the bulb carrier with the
cover 1 in position and turn front mudguard in position.
it clockwise to close. Connect plug 4.
Turn battery-compartment
cover 1 counter-clockwise to z
open.
Remove the battery.
Replace the spent battery.

Battery type and rated
voltage
Lithium battery CR 2430

3V Introduce the instrument panel Install screws 3.
into its holders.
Install screws 2.
Connect plug 1.
7
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Maintenance
Pull retaining straps 2 round

the fork legs on left and right
and secure.
Insert bulb socket 1 into the

headlight housing.
Care
Care
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8
85
Washing motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Cleaning easily damaged compon-
ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Care
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Restoring motorcycle to use . . . . . . . . 87 z
Care products painted parts prior to washing Use only cold water to wash off
8 BMW Motorrad recommends
the motorcycle. road salt.
To prevent stains, do not wash The high pressure of steam
86 that you use the cleaning and
the motorcycle immediately after cleaners can damage seals,
care products you can obtain
it has been exposed to strong the hydraulic brake system, the
from your authorised BMW
sunlight and do not wash it in the electrical system, and the seat.
Motorrad dealer. The substances
sun.
in BMW CareProducts have been Do not use a steam jet or high-
Make sure that the motorcycle
Care
tested in laboratories and in pressure cleaning equipment.

is washed frequently, especially
practice; they provide optimised
z care and protection for the
during the winter months. Cleaning easily
To remove road salt, clean the
materials used in your vehicle.
motorcycle with cold water im-
damaged components
The use of unsuitable mediately after every trip. Plastics
cleaning and care products
After the motorcycle has Clean plastic parts with water
can damage vehicle components.
been washed, ridden and BMW plastic care emulsion.
Do not use solvents such as cel-
through water or ridden in This includes in particular:
lulose thinners, cold cleaners,
the rain, the brake discs and Windscreen and slipstream de-
fuel or the like, and do not use
pads might be wet and the flectors
cleaning products that contain
brakes might not take effect Headlight lens made of plastic
alcohol.
immediately. Glass cover of the instrument
Washing motorcycle Apply the brakes in good time panel
until the brakes have dried out. Black, unpainted parts
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use BMW insect re- Warm water intensifies the If plastic parts are cleaned
mover to soften and wash off effect of salt. using unsuitable cleaning
insects and stubborn dirt on
agents, the surfaces can be dam- Rubber ers can provide suitable auxili-
aged. Treat rubber components with ary stands. 8
Do not use cleaning agents that water or BMW rubber-care Before laying the vehicle
contain alcohol, solvents or ab- 87
products. up out of use, have the en-
rasives to clean plastic parts. gine oil and the oil filter element
Using silicone sprays for
Even fly-remover pads or clean- changed by a specialist work-
the care of rubber seals can
ing pads with hard surfaces can shop, preferably an authorised
cause damage.
produce scratches. BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
Care
Do not use silicone sprays or
Soften stubborn dirt and other care products that contain bine work for laying up/restoring
insects by covering the af- to use with a BMW service or z
silicon.
fected areas with a wet cloth. inspection.
Laying up motorcycle
Radiator Restoring motorcycle
Clean the motorcycle.
Clean the radiator regularly to
Remove the battery.
to use
prevent overheating of the en- Remove the protective wax
Spray the brake and clutch
gine due to inadequate cooling. coating.
lever pivots and the main and
For example, use a garden hose Clean the motorcycle.
side stand pivots with a suit-
with low water pressure. Install a charged battery.
able lubricant.
Cooling fins can be bent Coat bright metal and chrome- Before starting: work through
easily. plated parts with an acid-free the checklist.
Take care not to bend the fins grease (e.g. Vaseline).
when cleaning the radiator. Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel. Au-
thorised BMW Motorrad deal-
8
88
Care
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Technical data
Technical data
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
9
89
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Technical data
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Riding specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Threaded fasteners
9 Mirror arm Value Valid
90
Mirror to handlebar
Locknut, M10 x 1.25 20 Nm
Handlebars Value Valid
Technical data
Handlebar clamping block with

handlebars to fork bridge
M10 x 70 38 Nm
Handlebar clamping block
M8 x 30 19 Nm
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Engine
Engine design Single-cylinder four-stroke, double overhead cam-
9
shafts, 4 valves, two operated by bucket tappets 91
and two by cam followers, liquid-cooled cylinder
and cylinder head, integral coolant pump, 5-speed
gearbox.
Displacement 449.5 cm3
Technical data
Cylinder bore 98 mm
Piston stroke 59.6 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 1
Nominal output 30 kW, at engine speed: 7000 min-1
with coded plug AS 38 kW, at engine speed: 9000 min-1 z
with power reduction OA 19 kW, at engine speed: 7500 min-1
Torque 43 Nm, at engine speed: 6500 min-1
with coded plug AS 44 Nm, at engine speed: 7800 min-1
with power reduction OA 30 Nm, at engine speed: 5750 min-1
Idle speed 1850...1950 min-1
Fuel
9 Recommended fuel grade 95 ROZ/RON, Super unleaded
92
Usable fuel capacity approx. 8 l
Reserve fuel ~0.75 l
Engine oil
Technical data
Oil consumption max 0.1 l/h

Engine oil, capacity max 1.15 l, with filter change
Engine oils, Permissible viscosity classes and products
Castrol GPS SAE 10W-40 ~-20 °C
z Oil grades Mineral engine oils of API classification SF to SH.
BMW Motorrad recommends not using oil addit-
ives, because they can have a detrimental effect
on clutch operation. Please do not hesitate to
contact your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
if you have any questions relating the choice of a
suitable engine oil for your motorcycle.
Permissible viscosity classes
SAE 5 W-40 ~-30 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 10 W-40 ~-20 °C, Operation at low temperatures
SAE 15 W-40 ~-10 °C
Clutch
Clutch type Multiplate clutch running in oil bath
9
93
Transmission
Gearbox type Claw-shift 5-speed gearbox, integrated into en-
gine block
Technical data
Gearbox transmission ratios 2,618, Primary transmission ratio
2.462 (13:32 teeth), 1st gear
1.706 (17:29 teeth), 2nd gear
1.350 (20:27 teeth), 3rd gear
1.043 (23:24 teeth), 4th gear
0.880 (25:22 teeth), 5th gear
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Rear-wheel drive
9 Type of final drive Chain drive
94
Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm
Final drive, number of teeth (Pinion / sprocket) 15 / 48
Running gear
Technical data
Front wheel
Type of front suspension Upside-down telescopic fork
Spring travel, front 300 mm, At wheel
Rear wheel
z Type of rear suspension Two-arm aluminium swinging arm
Type of rear suspension Central spring strut with coil spring, adjustable
compression- and rebound-stage damping
Spring travel, rear 320 mm, At wheel
Brakes
Type of front brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 2-piston
9
floating caliper 95
Brake-pad material, front Sintered metal
Type of rear brake Hydraulically actuated disc brake with 1-piston
floating caliper
Technical data
Brake-pad material, rear Sintered metal
Wheels and tyres

Recommended tyre sets You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved
tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer
or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com". z
Front wheel
Front wheel, type Spoked wheel
Front wheel rim size 1.60" x 21"
Tyre designation, front 90 / 90 - 21
Rear wheel
Rear wheel type Spoked wheel
Rear wheel rim size 2.15" x 18"
Tyre designation, rear 140 / 80 - 18
9 Tyre pressures
Tyre pressure, front 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
96
Tyre pressure, rear 1.2 bar, one-up, tyre cold
Tyre pressure for sport riding 1.0 bar
Electrics
Technical data
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Fuse for lighting system 10 A
Fuse for radiator fan 7.5 A
z Battery
Battery, manufacturer and designation Yuasa YTZ 7S
Battery type AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 7 Ah
Spark plugs
Spark plugs, manufacturer and designation NGK CR 9 EKB
Electrode gap of spark plug 0.8±0.1 mm, When new
Lighting
Bulb for low-beam and high-beam headlight HS1 / 12 V / 35 W / 35 W
9
97
Bulb for parking light W5W / 12 V / 5 W
Bulb for tail light/brake light LED / 12 V
Bulbs for flashing turn indicators, front H6W / 12 V / 6 W
Technical data
Frame
Frame type Bridge-type frame made of high-strength special
steel with bolt-on rear frame
VIN location Steering head, right
Dimensions z
Length of motorcycle 2200 mm, Front-wheel to rear-wheel cover
Height of motorcycle 1475 mm, without rider, at DIN unladen weight,
across mirrors
Width of motorcycle 806 mm, Across mirrors
Front-seat height
with low seat OA 935 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
955 mm, Without rider at unladen weight
Weights
9 Unladen weight 121 kg, DIN unladen weight, ready for road, 90 %
98 load of fuel, without optional extras
Permissible gross weight 280 kg
Maximum payload 159 kg
Technical data
Riding specifications
Top speed 145 km/h
with power reduction OA 117 km/h
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Service
Service
BMW Motorrad service . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
10
99
BMW Motorrad service quality . . . . . 100
BMW Motorrad Service Card: on-
the-spot breakdown assistance . . . . 100
Service
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 z
Confirmation of maintenance
work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Confirmation of service . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
BMW Motorrad service the necessary technical know- Certain signs of wear, moreover,
10 Advanced technology requires
how. BMW Motorrad recom- may otherwise not be noticed
mends that you contact your au- until it is too late to put them
100 specially adapted methods of
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer right at moderate cost. Your au-
maintenance and repair.
if you have questions regarding thorised BMW Motorrad dealer's
If maintenance and re- your motorcycle. mechanics know every detail of
pair work is performed in- your motorcycle and can take re-
expertly, it could result in con- BMW Motorrad service medial action if necessary before
Service
sequential damage and thus con- quality minor faults develop into serious
stitute a safety risk. problems. By having the neces-
BMW Motorrad recommends you Along with its reputation for en- sary repairs done properly and
z to have all the associated work gineering quality and high reliab- in good time, you save time and
on your motorcycle carried out ility, BMW Motorrad is a byword money in the long run.
by a specialist workshop, prefer- for excellent quality of service.
ably an authorised BMW Motor- To ensure that your BMW is al- BMW Motorrad Service
rad dealer. ways in optimum condition, BMW
Motorrad recommends that you Card: on-the-spot
Your authorised BMW Motorrad have the maintenance work re- breakdown assistance
dealer can provide information on quired for your motorcycle car- In the event of a breakdown, the
BMW services and the work un- ried out regularly, preferably by BMW Motorrad Service Card is-
dertaken as part of each service. your authorised BMW Motor- sued with each new BMW mo-
Have all maintenance and repair rad dealer. For generous treat- torcycle enables you to access
work carried out confirmed in the ment of claims submitted after an extensive range of services
"Service" chapter in this manual. the warranty period has expired, such as breakdown assistance,
Authorised BMW Motorrad deal- evidence of regular maintenance motorcycle transportation etc.
ers are supplied with the latest is essential. (details can differ from country to
technical information and have
country). In the event of a break-
down, contact the Mobile Service "Service Contact Europe" or at which the next service will be
organisation of BMW Motorrad. "Service Contact Africa, Amer- due. 10
The specialists will provide the ica, Asia, Australia, Oceania". All maintenance work is
necessary advice and assistance. described on the RepROM that 101
You will find important country- Maintenance work accompanies the motorcycle.
specific contact addresses and BMW Pre-delivery Check
the after-sales service organisa-
tion phone numbers in the "Ser- Your authorised BMW Motorrad
Service
vice Kontakt / Service Contact" dealer conducts the BMW pre-
brochures, along with informa- delivery check before handing
tion on Mobile Service and the over the motorcycle to you.
z
dealership network. BMW Running-in Check
BMW Motorrad service The BMW running-in check must
be performed after two operating
network hours have been logged.
BMW Motorrad has an extens-
ive after-sales service network in BMW Service
place to look after you and your A BMW service must be per-
motorcycle in more than 100 formed after every ten operat-
countries. In Germany alone, you ing hours. The scope of the ser-
have the best possible access vice can vary, depending on the
to approximately 200 authorised total number of operating hours
BMW Motorrad dealers. logged. Your authorised BMW
All information concerning the in- Motorrad dealer confirms that the
ternational dealership network service work has been carried out
can be found in the brochure and enters the operating hours
Confirmation of maintenance work
10
BMW Pre-delivery BMW Running-in
102
Check Check
Completed Completed
on After op. hours

Service
Odometer reading
Next service
z at the latest
After op. hours
Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
10
103
After op. hours After op. hours After op. hours
Odometer reading Odometer reading Odometer reading
Next service Next service Next service
Service
at the latest at the latest at the latest

z
Stamp, signature Stamp, signature Stamp, signature

10 BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
104

Service

z

BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
10
105
Service

z

10 BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
BMW Service
Completed
106

Service

z

Confirmation of service
The table is intended as a record of maintenance and repair work, the installation of optional accessories 10
and, if appropriate, special campaign (recall) work. 107
Item Odometer Date
reading
Service
z
Item Odometer Date
10 reading
108
Service
z
A Bulbs Coolant
Abbreviations and symbols, 6 General instructions, 75 Checking fill level, 71 11
Accessories Replacing high-beam headlight Filler neck, 13
General instructions, 60 109
bulb, 76 Topping up, 71
Replacing low-beam headlight Currency, 8
B
bulb, 76
Battery
Replacing parking-light bulb, 77 D
Maintenance, 81 Damping
Replacing turn indicator
Index
Maintenance instructions, 81 Adjust the front rebound
bulbs, 78
Position on the motorcycle, 11 stage, 39
BMW Motorrad service, 100
Technical data, 97 z
Adjust the rear rebound
BMW Motorrad Service C stage, 40
Card, 100 Chain Adjuster, front, 11
Brake fluid Checking tension, 73 Adjuster, rear, 11, 13
Checking fluid levels, 69 Checking wear, 74 Adjusting, 39
Reservoir, front, 13 Lubricating, 73 Adjusting front compression
Reservoir, rear, 13 Checklist, 48 stage, 40
Brake pads Clutch Adjusting rear compression
Checking brake-pad Checking operation, 72 stage, 41
thickness, 67 Checking play, 72 Dimensions
Running in, 49 Technical data, 93 Technical data, 97
Brakes Confirmation of maintenance
Checking operation, 66 work, 102 E
Safety instructions, 52 Electrics
Technical data, 95 Technical data, 96
Engine Fuses, 11, 96 I
11 Control, 15 Replacing, 79 Ignition
Switching on, 22
110 Increasing power, 50
Switching off, 48 G Instrument cluster
General views Overview, 16
Switching on, 48 Left handlebar fitting, 14 Replacing battery, 82
Technical data, 91 Multifunction display, 18
Engine oil Right handlebar fitting, 15 K
Index
Checking fill level, 65 Keys, 22

Right side of motorcycle, 13
Fill-level indicator, 13
z Filler neck, 13 H L
Technical data, 92 Handlebar fittings Laying up, 87
Topping up, 66 General view, left side, 14 Lights
Engine rpm General view, right side, 15 Headlight flasher, 31
Restrictions, 46 Handlebars Switch on the high-beam
Warning, 19 Adjusting, 33 headlight, 31
Headlight Switching on the low-beam
F Beam throw, 41 headlight, 31
Frame Headlight beam-throw Switching on the position
Technical data, 97 adjustment, 11 lights, 31
Fuel Headlight flasher, 14 Low-beam headlight
Filler neck, 11 Switching on, 31
High-beam headlight
Refuelling, 54
Control, 14
Technical data, 92
Switching on, 31
Warning, fuel down to
Telltale light, 18
reserve, 18
Horn, 14
M R Spring preload
Maintenance
For off-roading, 63
Rear-wheel drive
Changing transmission ratio, 51
Adjusting, 36 11
Adjusting for rear wheel, 38 111
General instructions, 62 Technical data, 94
Adjusting static sag, 36
Workshop work, 62 Refuelling, 54
Adjusting weighted sag, 37
Maintenance intervals, 101 Reserve volume
Warning, 18 Spring strut
Mirrors
Adjusting, 32 Restoring to use, 87 Cleaning, 75
Index
Motorcycle Running gear Starting, 48
Laying up, 87 Technical data, 94 Status indicators, 18
See also warnings, 18 z
Parking, 53 Running in, 49
Restoring to use, 87 Warnings, 18
Multifunction display, 16 S Steering lock, 22
Controls, 16 Safety instructions
Brakes, 52 T
Operation, 23 Technical data
General, 46
Overview, 18 Brakes, 95
Seat
Installation, 42 Bulbs, 97
O Clutch, 93
Off-roading, 50 Removal, 42
Service, 100 Dimensions, 97
Additional maintenance, 63
Service Card, 100 Electrics, 96
P Side light Engine, 91
Parking, 53 Switching on, 31 Engine oil, 92
Spark plugs Frame, 97
Technical data, 96 Fuel, 92
Rear-wheel drive, 94
Running gear, 94 V
11 Spark plugs, 96 Vehicle
General view, left side, 11
112 Standards, 8
Transmission, 93 W
Weights, 98 Warnings, 18
Wheels and tyres, 95 Weights
Telescopic fork Technical data, 98
Index
Cleaning, 74 Wheels
Telltale lights, 16 Checking rims, 73
z Overview, 18 Technical data, 95
Torques, 90
Transmission
Technical data, 93
Transportation
Lashing, 56
Turn indicators
Control, 14
Operation, 32
Telltale light, 18
Tyres
Checking tread depth, 72
Pressures, 96
Running in, 49
Technical data, 95
Top speed, 46

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Colour code Phone number

Date of first registration

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maintenance work you have had

e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual

Alternatively: Briefly press

The first selectable function

Press MODE button 1.

Resetting trip recorder

Position lights and low- Headlight flasher

Remove bottom handlebar

Position of the bottom handle-

Position of the bottom handle- Tighten large screws 2 to the

Minor deviations from this stand-

Negative spring displace-

Release the lock by turning

Use adjusting rings 1 and 2 to

Turn bottom adjusting screw

Adjusting rear rebound

Turn bottom knob clockwise Turn top knob clockwise to

z a Increasing beam throw Remove screw 1.

1 Headlight beam-throw ad-

Install screws 2 on left and

Your motorcycle is not designed cycle:

were allowed to idle for a lengthy

pads more frequently and replace

Lock the steering lock.

which BMW has approved can

torques for the threaded fasten-

preferably an authorised BMW A fully functional brake system is

braking efficiency and under

Check the brake-fluid level at

Have the tyres changed in good

Checking chain wear Telescopic forks

and firm and place the motor-

the bulbs when handling them.

Release spring clips 3 at top

Install bulb 4, making sure that

Pull the tensioning straps 1

Insert bulb socket 1 into the Remove screw 1.

Replacing turn indicator

Working from the inboard side,

Replace the defective fuse.

Open retaining straps 2 on left Disconnect plug 4.

z Pull bulb socket 1 out of the

Replace the spent battery.

Lithium battery CR 2430

Pull retaining straps 2 round

Insert bulb socket 1 into the

tested in laboratories and in pressure cleaning equipment.

Handlebar clamping block with

Oil consumption max 0.1 l/h

Wheels and tyres

on After op. hours

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