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BMW Motorrad

Rider's Manual (US Model)R 1200 GS Adventure

The UltimateRiding Machine

Motorcycle/Retailer Data

Motorcycle data

Model

Vehicle Identification Number

Color number

First registration

Registration number

Retailer Data

Contact in Service

Ms./Mr.

Phone number

Retailer's address/phone number (com-pany stamp)

Welcome to BMW

We congratulate you on yourchoice of a motorcycle fromBMW and welcome you to thecommunity of BMW riders.Familiarize yourself with your newmotorcycle so that you can ride itsafely and confidently in all trafficsituations.Please read this Rider's Manualcarefully before starting to useyour new BMW motorcycle. Itcontains important information onhow to operate the controls andhow to make the best possibleuse of all your BMW's technicalfeatures.In addition, it contains informationon maintenance and care to helpyou maintain your motorcycle'sreliability and safety, as well as itsvalue.If you have any questions con-cerning your motorcycle, your au-thorized BMW Motorrad retailer

is always happy to provide adviceand assistance.

We wish you many miles of safeand enjoyable riding

BMW Motorrad.

Table of Contents

You can also consult the index atthe end of this Rider's Manual ifyou want to find a particular topicor item of information.

1 General instructions . . . . 5Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Abbreviations andsymbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Currentness of this man-ual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Overviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9General view, left side . . . . . . . 11General view, right side . . . . . 13Multifunction switch, left . . . . 14Right handlebar fitting . . . . . . . 16Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Status indicators . . . . . . . 19Multifunction display . . . . . . . . 20Meanings of displays . . . . . . . . 21Warning and indicatorlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Ambient temperature. . . . . . . . 23Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . 23Oil level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . 24

4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Ignition switch and steeringlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Electronic immobilizerEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 47Emergency ON/OFFswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 48

BMW Motorrad IntegralABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Automatic Stability ControlASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Electronic suspension ad-justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . 61Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 66Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Offroad riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Parking your motorcycle . . . . 73Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Secure motorcycle for trans-port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

6 Technology indetail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Brake system with BMWMotorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . 78Engine management withBMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . 80Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Electronic suspension ad-justment ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

7 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85General instructions . . . . . . . . . 86Onboard sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 93General instructions . . . . . . . . . 94Onboard toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Rims and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 108Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Washing your motorcy-cle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Cleaning sensitive motorcy-cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Protective wax coating . . . . 128Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 128Returning motorcycle touse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

10 Technical data . . . . . . 129Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 130Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 131Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 137Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 139Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 140Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Riding specifications . . . . . . 143

11 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Reporting safetydefects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146BMW Motorrad Service . . . 147BMW Motorrad MobilityServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 147Confirmation of mainte-nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149Confirmation of service . . . . 154

12 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

General instructions

General instructions

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . 7

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OverviewChapter 2 of this Rider's Man-ual will provide you with an initialoverview of your motorcycle. Allmaintenance and repair work car-ried out on your motorcycle willbe documented in Chapter 11.Proof of the maintenance workperformed is a prerequisite forgenerous treatment of claims.When the time comes to sellyour BMW, please rememberto hand over this Rider's Manual;it is an important part of the mo-torcycle.

Abbreviations andsymbols

Indicates warnings thatyou must comply with for

reasons of your safety and thesafety of others, and to protectyour motorcycle against damage.

Special information on op-erating and inspecting your

motorcycle as well as mainte-nance and adjustment proce-dures.

Indicates the end of anitem of information.

Instruction.

Result of an activity.

Reference to a page withmore detailed informa-tion.

Indicates the end of ac-cessory or equipment-dependent information.

Tightening torque.

Technical data.

OE Optional equipmentThe motorcycles are as-sembled complete withall the BMW optional ex-tras originally ordered.

OA Optional accessoryBMW optional acces-sories can be purchasedand installed at your au-thorized BMW Motorradretailer.

EWS Electronic immobilizer.

DWA Anti-theft alarm.

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.

ASC Automatic Stability Con-trol.

ESA Electronic SuspensionAdjustment.

TPC/RDC

Tire Pressure Control(TPC).

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EquipmentWhen you ordered your BMWmotorcycle, you chose variousitems of custom equipment. ThisRider's Manual describes optionalequipment (OE) offered by BMWand selected optional accessories(OA). This explains why the man-ual may also contain descriptionsof equipment which you have notordered. Please note, too, thatyour motorcycle might not be ex-actly as illustrated in this manualon account of country-specificdifferences.If your BMW is equipped withoptions or accessories not de-scribed in this Rider's Manual,then this equipment is describedin separate operating instructions.

Technical dataAll dimensions, weights and out-puts in the Rider's Manual referto the Deutsches Institut für Nor-mung e. V. (DIN) and comply withits tolerance regulations. Ver-sions for individual countries maydiffer.

Currentness of thismanualThe high safety and quality stan-dards of BMW motorcycles aremaintained by constant devel-opment work on designs, equip-ment and accessories. Becauseof this, your motorcycle may dif-fer from the information suppliedin the Rider's Manual. In addition,BMW Motorrad cannot guaranteethe total absence of errors. Wehope you will appreciate that noclaims can be entertained on thebasis of the data, illustrations ordescriptions in this manual.

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Overviews

Overviews

General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Multifunction switch, left . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Right handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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General view, left side1 Adjusting front spring

preload ( 55)2 Adjusting windshield

( 54)3 Headlight range adjust-

ment (below instrumentcluster) ( 61)

4 Clutch fluid reservoir( 101)

5 Type plate (on frame be-hind side cover)

6 Seat lock ( 61)7 Onboard socket ( 86)8 Adjustment of rear damp-

ing ( 57)9 Engine oil level indicator

( 95)

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General view, right side1 Adjuster for spring preload,

rear ( 55)2 Fuel filler opening ( 74)3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front

( 99)4 Vehicle Identification

Number (on steering-headbearing)

5 Air filter (behind right sidepanel) ( 117)

6 Engine oil fill location( 96)

7 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear( 100)

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Multifunction switch,left1 Selecting readings ( 43).

with onboardcomputerOE

Reset average values( 44).

2 with additional head-light OE

Operating additional head-lights ( 46)

3 with BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS II OE

ABS operation ( 49)with Automatic StabilityControlOE

Operating ASC ( 50)4 with Electronic Suspen-

sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Operating ESA ( 58)5 Horn6 Flashing turn indicators,

left ( 46)Hazard warning flashers( 47)

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7 Headlight flasher and high-beam headlight ( 45) 2

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Right handlebar fitting1 Emergency ON/OFF

switch ( 48)2 Starter button ( 68)3 with heated handlebar

grips OE

Heated hand grip operation( 48)

4 Flashing turn indicators,right ( 46)Hazard warning flashers( 47)

5 Turn indicators off ( 46)Hazard warning flashers off( 47)

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Underneath seat1 Rider's Manual (US Model)2 Battery ( 120)3 Onboard toolkit

Payload table (in tool tray)Tire inflation pressure table(in tool tray)

4 Helmet holder ( 63)

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Instrument cluster1 Speedometer2 Tachometer3 Warning and indicator

lights ( 21)4 Multifunction display

( 20)5 Ambient brightness sensor

(for brightness adjustmentof instrument lighting)

with anti-theft alarm OE

Anti-theft alarm indicatorlight (see anti-theft alarmoperating instructions)

6 Operating odometer( 43)Operating clock ( 42)

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Status indicators

Status indicators

Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Meanings of displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warning and indicator lights. . . . . . . . . 21

Service display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tire inflation pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Oil level indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Multifunction display1 The horizontal bars indi-

cate the remaining fuellevel.

2 Gear indicator display, "N"indicates "neutral."

3 Sector for warning displays( 24)

4 with Automatic StabilityControlOE

ASC warning and indicatordisplays ( 34)

5 Warning indicators ( 24)6 The horizontal bars indi-

cate the level of the enginetemperature.

7 with onboardcomputerOE

Onboard computer dis-plays ( 21)

8 with Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

ESA setting ( 58)9 Odometer and tripmeters

( 43)

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10 Clock ( 42)with onboardcomputerOE

Onboard computer datasector ( 43)

Meanings of displayswith onboard computerOE

CLOCK: Time display

TEMP: Ambient temperature( 23)

Ø SPEED: Average speed sincelast reset

Ø FUEL: Average fuel milagesince last reset

RANGE: Travel range with re-maining fuel ( 22)

OIL: Oil level indicator ( 24)

with Tire Pressure Control(TPC)OE

RDC P: Tire inflation pressures( 23)

Warning and indicatorlights

1 Indicator light for left turnindicator

2 High-beam headlight indi-cator light

3 General warning light, inconjunction with warn-ing indicators in display( 24)

4 Neutral indicator light5 with BMW Motorrad In-

tegral ABS II OE

ABS warning light ( 33)

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6 Indicator light for right turnindicator

The ABS symbol can beshown differently depend-

ing on the country.

Service display

If the time remaining until thenext service lies within a month,the service date 1 is briefly dis-played following the pre-ridecheck. In this example the dis-play means "March 2012".

If the motorcycle is driven longdistances annually, it is possiblethat earlier service is required. Ifthe odometer reading for the ear-lier service lies within 621 miles(1000 km), the remaining miles(kilometers) 2 are counted downin 62-mile (100-km) steps andbriefly displayed following thepre-ride check.

If the service interval hasbeen exceeded, the general

warning light also lights up yellowin addition to the date or mileagedisplay. The Service lettering isdisplayed continuously.

If the service displayappears more than a month

before the service date, thestored date must be adjustedin the instrument cluster. Thissituation can occur if the batteryhas been disconnected for alonger time.Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for setting ofthe date.

RangeThe range indicates what dis-tance can still be driven with theremaining fuel. This distance iscalculated on the basis of fuellevel and average consumption.When refueling after running onreserve, make sure that you topup the tank to a level above re-serve, as otherwise the sensorwill not be able to register thenew level. If the sensor cannot

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register the new level the rangedisplay cannot be updated.If the motorcycle is standing onthe side stand, the fuel level can-not be correctly determined dueto the inclined position. For thisreason the range is only cal-culated with the side stand re-tracted.

The determined range is anapproximate reading. BMW

Motorrad therefore recommendsthat you do not try to use the fullrange before refueling.

without onboard computerOE

The range is not displayed untilafter the reserve fuel quantity isreached.

with onboard computerOE

The average consumption forcalculating the range is not dis-played and may differ from theindicated average consumption.

Ambient temperaturewith onboard computerOE

When the motorcycle is stopped,the engine heat can falsify themeasurement of the ambienttemperature. If the influence ofthe engine heat becomes toogreat, -- is temporarily shown inthe display.

If the ambient temperaturedrops below 37 °F (3 °C),

the temperature display flashesas a warning of possible icing-up. The display automaticallyswitches from any other modeto the temperature reading whenthe temperature drops below thisthreshold for the first time.

Tire inflation pressureswith Tire Pressure Control(TPC)OE

The displayed tire inflation pres-sures refer to a tire temperatureof 68 °F (20 °C). The left-handvalue 1 indicates the air pres-sure of the front wheel, and theright-hand value 2 the inflationpressure of the rear wheel. Im-mediately after switching on theignition, -- -- is displayed, asthe transfer of the inflation pres-sure values does not begin untila speed of 19 mph (30 km/h) isexceeded for the first time.

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If the 3 symbol appears atthe same time the display

is a warning. The critical tire in-flation pressure flashes.If the critical value is at the limitof the permissible tolerance, thegeneral warning light also lightsup in yellow. If the determinedtire inflation pressure is outsidethe permissible tolerance, thegeneral warning light flashes inred.

Additional information on BMWMotorrad TPC/RDC is providedfrom page ( 82).

Oil level indicatorwith onboard computerOE

The oil level indicator 1 providesinformation on the oil level in theengine. It can only be displayedwhen the motorcycle is stopped.

The conditions for the oil levelindicator are as follows:

Engine at operating tempera-ture.Engine idling for at least tenseconds.Side-stand retracted.Motorcycle is vertical.

The readings mean:OK: Oil level correct.CHECK: Check oil level duringnext refueling stop.---: No measurement possible(above-mentioned conditions notmet).

If other information of theonboard computer is dis-

played, this symbol continues tobe shown until the oil level is de-tected as correct again.

The most recently measured sta-tus appears in the display forfive seconds the next time youswitch on the ignition.

Warning indicatorsDisplayWarnings are displayed with thecorresponding warning light.

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Warnings for which no separatewarning lamp has been providedare signalled by the universalwarning lamp 1 while a warn-ing notice such as 2 or a warningsymbol such as 3 also appearsin the multifunction display. Theuniversal warning lamp lights upin either red or yellow dependingon the urgency of the warning.If several warnings are active, allcorresponding warning lights andwarning symbol are displayed;warnings are shown alternately.The possible warnings are listedon the next page.

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Overview of warning indicatorsWarning light Displays Meaning

Lights up yellow EWS ! appears onthe display

Electronic immobilizer is active ( 30)

Lights up yellow FUEL ! appearson the display

Fuel down to reserve ( 30)

Lights up yellow appears on the dis-play

Engine in emergency-operation mode( 30)

Flashes red appears on the dis-play

Engine oil pressure insufficient ( 31)

Lights up red appears on the dis-play

Battery charge current insufficient( 31)

Lights up yellow LAMPR ! appearson the display

Tail light defective ( 31)

LAMPF ! appearson the display

Headlight bulb or turn signal defective( 32)

Lights up yellow LAMPS ! appearson the display

Bulbs defective ( 32)

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Warning light Displays Meaning

appears on the dis-play

Engine oil level too low ( 32)

Check Oil isindicated


Ice warning ( 33)

Flashes ABS self-diagnosis not completed( 33)

Lights up ABS deactivated ( 33)

Lights up ABS error ( 33)


ASC intervention ( 34)

Flashes rapidly yel-low


Offroad ASC intervention ( 34)

Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis not completed( 34)

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Flashes slowly ASC self-diagnosis routine in off-roadmode is not yet completed ( 34)


ASC deactivated ( 35)


ASC error ( 35)


Tire inflation pressure in limit area ofpermissible tolerance ( 35)

The critical tireinflation pressureflashes

Flashes red appears on the dis-play

Tire inflation pressure outside permissi-ble tolerance ( 36)

The critical tireinflation pressureflashes

"--" or "-- --"is indicated

Transmission error ( 36)

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Sensor defective or system fault ( 37)

"--" or "-- --"is indicated

Lights up yellow RDC! is indicated Battery of tire-inflation pressure sensorweak ( 37)

DWALO ! appearson the display

Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 38)

Lights up yellow DWA ! appears onthe display

Anti-theft alarm battery drained ( 38)

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Electronic immobilizer isactive

The general warning lightlights up yellow.

EWS ! appears on the display.Possible cause:The key being used is not autho-rized for starting, or communica-tion between the key and engineelectronics is disrupted.

Remove other motorcycle keysfrom the ignition key ring.Use the reserve key.Have the defective key re-placed, preferably by an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Fuel down to reserveThe general warning lightlights up yellow.

FUEL ! appears on the display.A fuel shortage can lead tomisfiring and to the engine

dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can

damage the catalytic converter,and the engine dying unexpectedcan lead to accidents.Do not drive to the extent thatthe fuel tank is completelyempty.

Possible cause:At the most, the fuel tank stillcontains the reserve fuel quantity.

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

Refueling ( 74).

Engine in emergency-operation mode


The engine symbol is dis-played.

The engine is in the emer-gency operating mode. Un-

usual engine response is a possi-bility.Adapt your style of riding accord-ingly. Avoid accelerating sharplyand overtaking.

Possible cause:The engine control unit has di-agnosed a fault. In exceptionalcases, the engine stops and canno longer be started. Otherwise,the engine runs in the emer-gency operating mode.

Continued driving is possible,however the accustomed en-gine performance may not beavailable.Avoid high load and enginespeed ranges if possible.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

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Engine oil pressureinsufficient

The general warning lightflashes red.

The oil can symbol is dis-played.

The oil pressure in the lubricatingoil circuit is too low. Stop imme-diately and switch off engine.

The warning on insufficientengine oil pressure is no

substitute for the function ofan oil-level indicator. The cor-rect engine oil level can only bechecked on the engine oil levelindicator.

Possible cause:The engine oil level is too low.

Checking engine oil level( 95).

If oil level is too low:Top up engine oil.

Possible cause:The engine oil pressure is insuffi-cient.

Driving with insufficient en-gine oil pressure can result

in engine damage.Do not continue driving.

Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Battery charge currentinsufficient

The general warning lightlights up red.

The battery symbol is dis-played.

A discharged battery leadsto the failure of various mo-

torcycle systems, e.g. lighting,engine or ABS. This can result indangerous driving situations.

If possible, do not continuedriving.

The battery is not being charged.If you continue driving, the vehi-cle electronics will discharge thebattery.Possible cause:Alternator or alternator belt de-fective


Tail light defectiveThe general warning lightlights up yellow.

LAMPR ! appears on the dis-play.

A defective bulb placesyour safety at risk because

it is easier for other users tooversee the motorcycle.

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Replace defective bulbs asquickly as possible.

Possible cause:Taillight or brake light bulb defec-tive.

The diode tail light must be re-placed. Please contact a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Headlight bulb or turnsignal defectiveLAMPF ! appears on the dis-play.


it is easier for other users to notsee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:A headlight bulb or turn signalbulb is defective.

Replacing low-beam and high-beam bulbs ( 110).Replacing parking light bulb( 111).Replacing front and rear turnindicator bulbs ( 112).

Bulbs defectiveThe general warning lightlights up yellow.

LAMPS ! appears on the dis-play.


it is easier for other users to notsee the motorcycle.Replace defective bulbs assoon as possible; always carry acomplete set of spare bulbs ifpossible.

Possible cause:A combination of several bulbdefects is present.

See the fault descriptionsabove.

Engine oil level too lowwith onboard computerOE

The oil level symbol is dis-played.

Check Oil is indicated.Possible cause:The electronic oil level sensorhas detected a low engine oillevel. During the next refuelingstop:

Checking engine oil level( 95).

If oil level is too low:Topping up engine oil ( 96).

If the oil level is correct:Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

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Ice warningwith onboard computerOE

Ice crystal symbol appearson the display.

Possible cause:The ambient temperature mea-sured at the motorcycle is lowerthan 37 °F (3 °C).

The ice warning does notmean that there is no risk

of black ice forming at measuredtemperatures above 37 °F (3 °C).At low outside temperatures,black ice must especially be ex-pected on bridges and in shadyroad areas.

Think well ahead when driving.

ABS self-diagnosis notcompleted

with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

The ABS warning lightflashes.

Possible cause:The self-diagnosis routine wasnot completed; the ABS func-tion is not available. The motor-cycle must reach a speed of atleast 3.1 mph (5 km/h) before theABS self-diagnosis routine canbe completed.

Ride off slowly. It must benoted that the ABS functionis not available until the self-diagnosis has been completed.

ABS deactivatedwith BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

The ABS warning lightlights up.

Possible cause:The ABS system has been deac-tivated by the driver.

ABS-Funktion einschalten.

ABS errorwith BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE


Possible cause:The ABS control unit has de-tected an error. The ABS func-tion is not available.

Continued driving is possiblewhile taking the failed ABSfunction into account. Observeadditional information on situa-tions which can lead to an ABSerror ( 79).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably

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an authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ASC interventionwith Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

The ASC symbol is dis-played.

The ASC has detected insta-bility at the rear wheel and hasreduced the torque. The warn-ing light flashes longer than theduration of the ASC intervention.As a result, the driver is providedwith optical feedback on the reg-ulation carried out even after thecritical driving situation.

Offroad ASC interventionwith Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

The general warning lightrapidly flashes yellow.

The offroad ASC symbol isdisplayed.

The offroad ASC has detectedinstability at the rear wheel andhas reduced the torque. Thewarning light flashes longer thanthe ASC intervention lasts. As aresult, the driver is provided withoptical feedback on the regula-tion carried out even after thecritical driving situation.

ASC self-diagnosis notcompleted

with Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

The ASC symbol flashesslowly.

Possible cause:The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diagno-sis has not been completed. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven at

least 3 mph (5 km/h) for severalmeters.

Ride off slowly. The ASCwarning light must go out aftera few meters.

If the ASC warning light contin-ues to flash:

Contact a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

ASC self-diagnosisroutine in off-road modeis not yet completed


The offroad ASC symbolflashes slowly.

Possible cause:The ABS function is not avail-able, because the self-diagno-sis has not been completed. Tocheck the wheel sensors, themotorcycle must be driven at

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least 3 mph (5 km/h) for severalmeters.

Ride off slowly. The ASCwarning light must go out aftera few meters.

If the ASC warning light contin-ues to flash:


ASC deactivatedwith Automatic Stability Con-trol OE


Possible cause:The ASC system has been deac-tivated by the driver.

Activating the ASC function

ASC errorwith Automatic Stability Con-trol OE



Possible cause:The ASC control unit has de-tected an error. The ASC func-tion and the offroad ASC functionare not available.

Continued driving is possible.It must be noted that the ASCfunction is not available. Ob-serve additional information onsituations which can lead to anASC error ( 81).Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Tire inflation pressure inlimit area of permissibletolerance



The tire symbol is dis-played.

The critical tire inflation pressureflashes.Possible cause:The measured tire inflation pres-sure is in the limit area of thepermissible tolerance.

Correct tire inflation pressure inaccordance with instructions onback of cover of Rider's Man-ual.

Before adjusting the tire in-flation pressure, observe

the information on temperaturecompensation and on inflation

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pressure adjustment in the chap-ter "Technology in detail".

Tire inflation pressureoutside permissibletolerance


The general warning lightflashes red.


The critical tire inflation pressureflashes.Possible cause:The measured tire inflation pres-sure is outside the permissibletolerance.

Check tire for damage anddrivability.

If it is still possible to drive withtire:

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure result in poorer han-

dling of the motorcycle.Always adapt your driving styleto the incorrect tire inflationpressure.

Correct tire inflation pressure atnext opportunity.

Before adjusting the tire in-flation pressure, observe

the information on temperaturecompensation and on inflationpressure adjustment in the chap-ter "Technology in detail".

Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

If you are unsure about the driv-ability of the tire:

Do not continue driving.Inform roadside service.Have the tire checked for dam-age by a specialized workshop,

preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer.

Transmission error"--" or "-- --" is indicated.Possible cause:The motorcycle's speed has notexceeded the threshold of ap-prox.19 mph (30 km/h). TheTPC/RDC sensors do not sendtheir signal until after this speedhas been exceeded for the firsttime ( 82).

Watch TPC/RDC display athigher speed. A permanentfault has not occurred until thegeneral warning light also lightsup. In this case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

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Possible cause:There is a fault in the radio con-nection to the TPC/RDC sensors.Possible causes are radio sys-tems in the surrounding area,which interfere with the connec-tion between the TPC/RDC con-trol unit and the sensors.

Watch the TPC/RDC display inanother environment. A per-manent fault has not occurreduntil the general warning lightalso lights up. In this case:Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Sensor defective orsystem fault

with Tire Pressure Control(TPC) OE



"--" or "-- --" is indicated.Possible cause:Wheels without installed TPC/RDC sensors are mounted.

Retrofit wheel set with TPC/RDC sensors.

Possible cause:One or two TPC/RDC sensorshave failed.

Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Possible cause:A system fault has occurred.

Have fault eliminated by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Battery of tire-inflationpressure sensor weak



RDC! is indicated.This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time

following the pre-ride check.

Possible cause:The battery of the tire inflationpressure sensor no longer hasits full capacity. The operation ofthe tire inflation pressure controlis only ensured for a limited time.


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Anti-theft alarm batteryweak


DWALO ! appears on the dis-play.

This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time


Possible cause:The anti-theft alarm battery nolonger has its full capacity. Theoperation of the anti-theft alarmis only ensured for a limited timewith the motorcycle battery dis-connected.


Anti-theft alarm batterydrained



DWA ! appears on the display.This error message is onlydisplayed for a short time


Possible cause:The anti-theft alarm battery hasno capacity. The operation of theanti-theft alarm is no longer en-sured with the motorcycle batterydisconnected.


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Operation

Operation

Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 40

Electronic immobilizer EWS . . . . . . . . . 41

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Emergency ON/OFF switch . . . . . . . . . 48

Heated handlebar grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

BMW Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . . . . 49

Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 50

Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Electronic suspension adjustmentESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Ignition switch andsteering lockKeysYou receive two master keys andone emergency key. The emer-gency key is small and light sothat it can be carried along, e.g.in a wallet. It can be used if nomaster key is available; it is notsuitable for continuous use.If a key is lost, please note theinformation on the electronic im-mobilizer (EWS) ( 41).Ignition key and steering lock,tank filler cap lock and seat lockare all operated with the samekey.

with aluminum case OA

with aluminum TopcaseOA

The cases and the Topcase canalso be ordered with locks forthe same key on request. Pleasecontact a specialized workshopfor this purpose, preferably an

authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Switching on ignition

Turn key to position 1.Parking lights and all functioncircuits switched on.Engine can be started.Pre-ride check is performed.( 69)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 69)


ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 70)

Switching off ignition

Turn key to position 2.Light switched off.Handlebars not locked.Key can be removed.Electrically powered acces-sories remain operational fora limited period of time.Battery can be recharged viaonboard socket.

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Locking handlebars

If the motorcycle is on theside stand, the surface

of the ground will determinewhether it is better to turn thehandlebars to the left or right.However, the motorcycle is morestable on a level surface with thehandlebars turned to the left thanwith the handlebars turned to theright.On level ground, always turn thehandlebars to the left to set thesteering lock.

Turn handlebars to full left orright lock position.

Turn key to position 3 whilemoving handlebars slightly.Ignition, lights and all functioncircuits switched off.Handlebars locked.Key can be removed.

Electronic immobilizerEWSThe motorcycle's electronicsexchange certain continuouslychanging signals with the elec-tronics in the key; these signalsare specific to your motorcycleand they are transmitted via thering antenna in the ignition lock.

The engine management systemdoes not enable engine startinguntil the key has been detectedas "authorized" for your motorcy-cle.

A spare key attached tothe same ring as the igni-

tion key used to start the enginecould "irritate" the electronics,in which case the enabling sig-nal for starting is not issued. TheEWS warning is shown in themultifunction display.Always store the spare key sepa-rately from the ignition key.

If you lose a key, you can have itdisabled by your BMW Motorradpartner. For this purpose, youhave to bring along all other keysthat belong to the motorcycle.The motor can no longer bestarted using a disabled key;however, a disabled key can beenabled again.

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Replacement and spare keys areonly available through an autho-rized BMW Motorrad retailer.The keys are part of an inte-grated security system, so theretailer is under an obligation tocheck the legitimacy of all ap-plications for replacement/extrakeys.

ClockSetting clock

Attempting to set the clockwhile riding the motorcycle

can lead to accidents.Adjust the clock only when themotorcycle is stationary.

Switch on ignition.

without onboard computerOE

without Tire Pressure Control(TPC)OE

Press button 1 or button 2 re-peatedly until total mileage isshown.


orwith Tire Pressure Control(TPC)OE

Press button 2 repeatedly untilclock is shown.

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Press and hold button untilhours 3 flash.Press button repeatedly untildesired hours are shown.Press and hold button untilminutes 4 flash.Press button repeatedly untildesired minutes are shown.Press and hold button untilminutes no longer flash.Setting is completed.

DisplaySelecting readings

Switch on ignition.without onboard computerOE


Press the button 1 or the but-ton 2 to select an odometer inthe sector 3.

The following values can be dis-played:

Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

Operating range (after reachingreserve level)



Press the button 2 to select anodometer in the sector 3.


Total distance coveredTripmeter 1 (Trip I)Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)

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Press the button 1 to select adisplay in the sector 4.with onboard computerOE


Clock (CLOCK)Ambient temperature (TEMP)Average speed (ØSPEED)Average consumption(ØFUEL)Range (RANGE)Oil level indicator (OIL)



Tire inflation pressure(RDC P)

Resetting tripmeterSwitch on ignition.Select desired tripmeter.without onboard computerOE


Press button 1 or button 2 andcontinue to hold it down until

the trip odometer in the sec-tor 3 resets.



Press the button 2 andcontinue to hold it until thetrip odometer in the sector 3resets.

Reset average valueswith onboard computerOE

Switch on ignition.

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Select average consumption oraverage speed.

Press the button 1 and con-tinue to hold it until the dis-played figure in the sector 4resets.

LightsParking lightsThe parking lights come on au-tomatically when the ignition isswitched on.

The parking lights are astrain on the battery. Do

not leave the ignition switched

on longer than absolutelynecessary.

Headlight low beamThe headlights automaticallycome on in their low-beam modeas soon as you start the engine.

With the engine switchedoff, you can switch on the

lights by switching on the high-beam headlight with the ignitionswitched on or by operating theheadlight flasher.

High-beam headlight andheadlight flasher

Press switch 1 at top to switchon high-beam headlight.Pull switch 1 at bottom to op-erate headlight flasher.

Parking lightSwitch off ignition.

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Press button 1 and hold im-mediately after switching offignition until parking light isswitched on.Switch ignition on and then offagain to switch off parking light.

Additional headlightwith additional headlightOE

Press button 1 on left toswitch on additional headlight.Press button 1 on right toswitch off additional headlight.

The additional headlightswith LED technology avail-

able as optional accessories areequipped with overheating pro-tection. If a certain temperatureis exceeded, the headlights re-duce the luminosity and evenswitch off in extreme cases. Aftercooling sufficiently, the full lumi-nosity is once again available.

Turn indicatorsOperating turn indicator

Switch on ignition.

After driving for approx. tenseconds or after covering

a distance of approx. 300 m, theturn indicators are automaticallyswitched off.

Press button 1 to switch onleft-hand turn indicators.

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Press button 2 to switch onright-hand turn indicators.Press button 3 to switch offturn indicators.

Hazard warningflashersOperating hazard warningflashers

Switch on ignition.

The hazard warning flash-ers place a strain on the

battery. Do not use the hazardwarning flashers for longer thanabsolutely necessary.

If a turn indicator button ispressed with the ignition

switched on, the flashing functionreplaces the emergency flashingfunction as long as the button ispressed. If the turn indicator but-ton is released, the emergencyflasher function becomes activeagain.

Press buttons 1 and 2 simulta-neously to switch on the haz-ard warning flashers.Ignition can be switched off.

Press button 3 to switch offhazard warning flashers.

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Emergency ON/OFFswitch

1 Emergency ON/OFFswitch

Operating the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding

can cause the rear wheel to lockand thus cause a fall.Do not operate the emergencyON/OFF switch when riding.

The engine can be switchedoff easily and quickly using theemergency ON/OFF switch.

a Operating positionb Engine switched off.

The engine can only bestarted in the operating

position.

Heated handlebar gripswith heated handlebar grips OE

Operating heatedhandlebar grips

Start engine.

The heated hand grips op-tion can only be activated

when the engine is running.

The increase in power con-sumption caused by the

heated hand grips can drain thebattery if you are riding at lowengine speeds. If the battery isinadequately charged, the heatedhand grips are switched off toensure starting capability.

Select desired heating levelwith switch 1.

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The handlebar grips can beheated at two different levels.The second level is used for fastheat-up of the grips; then theswitch should be switched backto the first level. The heatedhand grips option can only beactivated when the engine isrunning.

2 no dot visible: heating off.3 one dot visible: 50 % heat-ing output.4 three dots visible: 100 %heating output.

BMW Motorrad IntegralABS


Switch off ABS functionStop motorcycle or switch onignition with motorcycle sta-tionary.

Press and hold button 1 untilABS warning light changes itsdisplay behavior.


First the ASC symbol changesits display behavior. Pressand hold button 1 until ABSwarning light reacts. In thiscase, the ASC setting doesnot change.


Release button 1 within twoseconds.

The ABS warning light con-tinues to light up.

ABS function is deactivated,integral function continues tobe active.

Behavior with ABSdeactivatedWith the ABS function switchedoff, first only the control on thefront wheel is deactivated. If themotorcycle is then only brakedwith the handbrake lever, ABS

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regulation continues to be activefor the rear wheel also braked viathe integral function. The ABSregulation for the rear wheel isnot switched off until the foot-brake lever is actuated.

Switching on ABSfunction

Press and hold button 1 untilABS warning light changes itsdisplay behavior.

The ABS warning lightgoes out; if self-diagnosis

has not been completed, it be-gins to flash.


The ABS warning light re-mains off or continues to

flash.

ABS function is switched on.As an alternative, the ignitioncan also be switched off andthen on again.

If the ABS light continuesto light up after switching

the ignition off and then on again,an ABS fault has occurred.

Automatic StabilityControl ASC


OperationThe BMW Motorrad ASC can beboth deactivated and activated,as well as being switched overinto an offroad mode ( 80) for

driving on rough gravel and loosesand.

If no ASC symbol is shown, theASC is active.

If this symbol is shown, theoffroad ASC is active.

If this symbol is shown, theASC is switched off.

Operating sequence:Switch over ASC to offroadASCSwitching off ASCSwitching on ASC

Switching ASC functionover and off

Switch on ignition.

The ASC function canalso be deactivated while

driving.

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To switch over to offroad ASC,press and hold button 1 untilASC symbol changes its ap-pearance.

The offroad ASC symbol isdisplayed; if self-diagnosis

is not completed, offroad ASCsymbol flashes.


The offroad ASC symbolcontinues to be displayed

or continues to flash.

Offroad ASC is activated.

To switch off ASC, press andhold button 1 until ASC symbolchanges its appearance again.



The ASC symbol continuesto be is displayed.

ASC function is deactivated.

Activating ASC function

Press and hold button 1 untilASC symbol changes its dis-play behavior.

The ASC symbol is nolonger displayed; if ASC

self-diagnosis is not completed,ASC symbol flashes.


The ASC symbol is still notdisplayed or continues to

flash.

ASC function is activated.As an alternative, the ignitioncan also be switched off andthen on again.

If the ASC warning lightlights up after switching the

ignition off and on and then con-tinued driving over 3 mph (5 km/h), an ASC error has occurred.

ClutchAdjusting clutch lever

If the position of the clutchfluid reservoir is changed,

air can enter the clutch system.Do not reposition the handlebar

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controls on the handlebars or thehandlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the clutch leverwhile driving can lead to

accidents.Only adjust the clutch lever whenthe motorcycle is stationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise to increase distance be-tween clutch lever and handle-bar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise to decrease dis-tance between clutch lever andhandlebar grip.

The adjusting screw can beturned more easily if you

press the clutch lever forwardwhen doing so.

BrakesAdjusting handbrake lever

Changing the position ofthe brake-fluid reservoir can

allow air to penetrate the brakesystem.Do not reposition the handlebarcontrols on the handlebars or thehandlebars in their mounts.

Adjusting the handbrakelever while driving can lead

to accidents.Only adjust the handbrakelever when the motorcycle isstationary.

Turn adjusting screw 1 clock-wise to increase distance be-tween brake lever and handle-bar grip.Turn adjusting screw 1 coun-terclockwise to decrease dis-tance between brake lever andhandlebar grip.

The adjusting screw canbe turned more easily if

you press the handbrake leverforward when doing so.

Adjusting footbrake leverMake sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

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Slide step plate 1 of footrestforward to unlock.

Fold step plate upward upto detent when riding whileseated.

Fold step plate downwarddown to detent when ridingwhile standing.

ShiftingAdjusting shift lever

Slacken screw 1.

Turn foot piece 2 into desiredposition.

A foot piece adjusted toohigh or too low can cause

problems when shifting. In caseof shifting problems, check theadjustment of the foot piece.

Tighten screw 1 to appropriatetorque.

Foot piece on gearshiftlever

6 lb/ft (8 Nm)

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MirrorsAdjusting mirrors

Move mirror into desired posi-tion by twisting.

Adjusting mirror arm

Slide protective cap 1 up overscrew connection on mirrorarm.Loosen the nut 2.Turn mirror arm into desiredposition.Tighten the nut to the spec-ified tightening torque, whileholding the mirror arm to en-sure that it does not move outof position.

Mirror on adapter

16 lb/ft (22 Nm)

Slide protective cap overthreaded fastener.

WindshieldAdjusting windshield

Loosen clamping screws 1 onleft and right.Bring windshield into desiredposition by rotating it forwardor back.Make sure that the windshieldadjustment is identical on theleft and right.Tighten clamping screws onleft and right.

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HandlebarsAdjusting handlebarsThe distance of the handlebarsfrom the rider can be adjusted byturning the handlebar clampingblocks by 180°.

Short-reach position, handlebarstoward rider.

Long-reach position, handlebarsaway from rider.

Consult a certified workshop,preferably an authorized BMWMotorrad retailer, for adjustmentof the handlebars.

Spring preloadSettingThe spring preload on the frontwheel must be adapted to thenature of the terrain. Uneventerrain requires a high springpreload, flat terrain requires alower spring preload.

It is essential to set the springpreload of the rear suspension tosuit the load carried by the mo-torcycle. Increase spring preloadwhen the motorcycle is heavilyloaded and reduce spring preloadaccordingly when the motorcycleis lightly loaded.

Adjusting spring preloadon front wheel

Your motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.Adjust the damping characteristicto suit the spring preload.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.

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To reduce spring preload, turnspring plate 1 in direction awith onboard toolkit.To increase spring preload,turn spring retainer in direc-tion b with onboard toolkit.

Spring preload on frontwheel

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Spring preload at position 2(For street use)

Spring preload at position 3(For riding on gravel tracksetc. and loading)

Spring preload on frontwheel

Spring preload at position 5(For offroad use)

Adjusting spring preloadfor rear wheel


Your motorcycle's han-dling will suffer if you do

not match the spring-preload anddamping-characteristic settings.

Adjust the damping characteristicto suit the spring preload.

Adjusting the spring preloadwhile the motorcycle is be-

ing ridden can lead to accidents.Adjust the spring preloadonly when the motorcycle isstationary.

To decrease spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in directionof arrow LOW.To increase spring preload,turn handwheel 1 in directionof arrow HIGH.

Basic setting of springpreload, rear

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA)OE

Turn adjustment wheel asfar as possible toward LOW,then pretension spring with10 clicks. (Full tank of gas,with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))

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The number of visible grooves(five on the LOW stop) can beused to determine the currentsetting.

DampingSettingThe damping must be adjustedto the road conditions and thespring preload.

A rough road surface requiressofter damping than a smoothroad surface.An increase in spring preloadrequires firmer damping, a re-

duction in spring preload re-quires softer damping.

Adjusting damping on rearwheel


There is a risk of injuryby burns if you adjust the

damping characteristic while themuffler is hot.Use screwdriver extension andwear gloves.

Adjust damping with the toolkitusing the adjusting screw 1.

To reduce absorption, turn ad-justing screw 1 in arrow direc-tion S.To increase absorption, turnadjusting screw 1 in arrow di-rection H.

Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

without Electronic Suspen-sion Adjustment (ESA) OE

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Basic setting of rearwheel rear-wheel damp-

ing

Turn adjusting screw in ar-row direction H until stop,then turn one and a halfturns in arrow direction S(Full tank of gas, with rider187 lbs (85 kg))

Electronic suspensionadjustment ESA

with Electronic Suspension Ad-justment (ESA)OE

SettingsUsing the electronic suspensionadjustment ESA you can conve-niently adjust your motorcycle toits loading and the ground. Thisadjustment is possible for bothon-and offroad riding.Three spring pretension set-tings can be combined with three

damping settings each duringstreet operation, and two springpretension settings with threedamping settings each during of-froad operation.Additional information on theelectronic suspension adjustmentESA is provided on page ( 83)ff.

Display suspensionsetting

Switch on ignition.

Press button 1 to display cur-rent adjustment.

The selected damping is dis-played in the multifunction dis-play in the area 1, and the springpreload in the area 2.

The meanings of the displaysduring highway operation are asfollows:

COMF: comfortable dampingNORM: normal dampingSPORT: sporty damping

One-up

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One-up with luggage

Two-up (with luggage)

The meanings of the displaysduring off-road operation are asfollows:

SOFT: minor dampingNORM: normal dampingHARD: heavy damping

Predominantly smooth ter-rain

Rough terrain

The display is automaticallyhidden again after a short time.

Adjust the suspensionSwitch on ignition.

Press the button 1 to view thecurrent adjustment setting inthe display.

To set the damping rate:Briefly press button 1, con-tinuing until desired setting isdisplayed.

The damping can be ad-justed while the motorcycle

is being ridden.

The available suspensiondamping settings varyaccording to the current springpreload setting.

To set the spring preload:Start the engine:

The spring preload cannotbe adjusted while the mo-

torcycle is being ridden.

Apply extended pressure to thebutton 1, continuing to pressit repeatedly until the desiredsetting appears in the display.

Wait for the adjustment rou-tine to finish before starting offagain.If the button 1 is not pressedfor an extended period, thedamping rate and the springpreload will be adjusted to thedisplayed settings. The ESAdisplay flashes during the ad-justment routine.At very low temperatures, un-load the motorcycles beforeincreasing the spring preload,and have the passenger dis-mount if necessary.

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The ESA display disappearsonce the adjustment procedurehas been completed.

TiresChecking tire pressure

Incorrect tire inflation pres-sure results in poorer han-

dling characteristics of the motor-cycle and reduces the life of thetires.Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.

At high road speeds, tirevalves installed perpen-

dicular to the wheel rim have atendency to open as a result ofcentrifugal force.In order to avoid a sudden loss oftire inflation pressure, fit a valvecap with rubber sealing ring tothe rear tire and make sure thatthe cap is screwed on firmly.


Check tire pressures againstdata below.

Tire pressure, front

31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire)

Tire pressure, rear

36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Singlerider, with cold tire)

42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver withpassenger and/or load, withcold tire)

If tire pressure is too low:Correct tire pressure.

HeadlightAdjusting for RHD/LHDtrafficIf the motorcycle is ridden in acountry where the opposite ruleof the road applies, its asymmet-ric low-beam headlight will tendto dazzle oncoming traffic.Have the headlight adjusted tothe relevant conditions by a spe-cialized workshop, preferably anauthorized BMW Motorrad re-tailer.

Headlight range andspring preloadThe headlight range generallyremains constant due to the ad-justment of the spring preload tothe loading state.Spring preload adjustment mayonly be insufficient when the mo-torcycle is very heavily loaded.In this case, the headlight rangemust be adjusted to the weight.

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If you are unsure whetherthe headlight range is cor-

rect, consult a specialized work-shop, preferably an authorizedBMW Motorrad retailer.

Headlight rangeadjustment

1 Headlight range adjust-ment

In the case of very high payloads,the available spring preload ad-justment might not be adequate.To avoid dazzling oncoming traf-fic, the headlight range can be

corrected by adjusting the swivellever.

a Neutral positionb Position with heavy pay-

load

Front and rear seatsRemoving passenger seat


Turn seat lock 1 to right withignition key and hold whilepressing passenger seat 2downward in front area to sup-port unlocking.Lift passenger seat at front andrelease key.Take off passenger seat andplace on a clean surface withupholstered side facing down-ward.

Removing driver's seatRemoving passenger seat( 61).

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Turn seat lock 1 to left withignition key and hold whilepressing driver's seat 3 down-ward in rear area to supportunlocking.Raise driver's seat at rear andrelease key.Take off driver's seat and placeon a clean surface with uphol-stered side facing downward.

Installing driver's seat

Insert driver's seat withmounts 4 in holders 5 on leftand right and loosely lay onmotorcycle.Press driver's seat lightly for-ward in rear area and thenfirmly downward.Driver's seat clicks audibly intoplace.Installing passenger seat( 62).

Installing passenger seatInstalling driver's seat ( 62).

Insert passenger seat 2 intomount 6.Press down firmly on front re-gion of passenger seat.Passenger seat clicks audiblyinto place.

Adjusting seat heightRemoving driver's seat ( 61).Turn driver's seat over.

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Remove seat rods 1 and 2from holders 3.

If both seat rods are notin the same position, the

driver's seat can come loose

from the locking device and wig-gle.Always insert both seat rods inthe same position.

Mount seat rods in desired po-sition again.Position 4: high seat positionPosition 5: low seat positionInstalling driver's seat ( 62).

Helmet holderLocking helmet onmotorcycle

Removing driver's seat ( 61).

The helmet catch canscratch the paneling.

When hooking on the helmet,watch the position of the helmetlock.

Hook helmet into helmet holderwith chin strap 1.Installing driver's seat ( 62).

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Riding

Riding

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Offroad riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Secure motorcycle for transport . . . . 75

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Safety instructionsRider's equipmentDo not ride without the correctclothing. Always wear:

HelmetRider's suitGlovesBoots

This applies even to short jour-neys, and to every season ofthe year. Your authorized BMWMotorrad retailer will be happy toadvise you and has the correctclothing for every purpose.

Loading

Overloading and imbal-anced loads can adversely

affect the motorcycle's handling.Do not exceed the gross weightlimit and observe the loadinginformation.

Adjust setting of springpreload, damping characteristic

and tire inflation pressures tosuit total weight.with aluminum case OA

Make sure that weight is uni-formly distributed betweenright and left.Pack heavy items of luggagedownwards and inwards.Observe maximum payload andtop speed according to label incase.

with aluminum TopcaseOA

Observe maximum payload andtop speed according to label inTopcase.

with tank rucksackOA

Observe maximum payload oftank rucksack and correspond-ing top speed.

Payload of tank rucksack

≤11 lbs (≤5 kg)

Speed limit for drivingwith tank rucksack

≤81 mph (≤130 km/h)

SpeedIf you ride at high speed, alwaysbear in mind that various bound-ary conditions can adversely af-fect the handling of your motor-cycle:

Settings of spring-strut andshock absorber systemImbalanced loadLoose clothingInsufficient tire inflation pres-surePoor tire tread

Maximum speed withmassive-bar tires

The maximum speed spec-ified for the motorcycle may

be higher than the maximumspeed permissible for the tires.

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Excessively high speeds can leadto tire damage and accidents.Observe the maximum permissi-ble speed for the tires.

With massive-bar tires, the topspeed permissible for the tiremust be observed.Attach maximum permissiblespeed decal in field of view.

Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbonmonoxide, which is colorless andodorless but highly toxic.

Inhaling exhaust fumestherefore represents a

health hazard and can evencause loss of consciousness withfatal consequences.Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Do not run the engine in closedrooms.

Burn hazard

Engine and exhaust systembecome very hot when the

motorcycle is in use. There is arisk of burn injuries by contactwith hot surfaces, particularly atthe silencer.When you park the motorcyclemake sure that no-one comesinto contact with the engine andexhaust system.

Catalytic converterIf misfiring causes unburned fuelto enter the catalytic converter,there is a danger of overheatingand damage.For this reason, observe the fol-lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dryDo not run the engine with thespark-plug cap removedStop the engine immediately ifit misfiresUse unleaded fuel only

Comply with all specified main-tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroythe catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-tion of the catalytic converter.

Danger of overheating

Cooling would be inade-quate if the engine were al-

lowed to idle for a lengthy periodwith the motorcycle at a stand-still: overheating would result. Inextreme cases, the motorcyclecould catch fire.Do not allow the engine to idleunnecessarily. After starting, rideoff immediately.

Modifications

Modifications of the mo-torcycle (e.g. engine man-

agement system, throttle valves,clutch) can cause damage to theaffected components and fail-

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ure of safety-related functions.Damage caused in this way isnot covered by the warranty.Do not make any modifications.

ChecklistUse the following checklist tocheck important functions, set-tings and wear limits before youride off:

BrakesFront and rear brake fluid levelsClutchClutch fluid levelDamping setting and springpreloadTread depth and tire inflationpressureFirm seating of cases and lug-gage

At regular intervals:Engine oil level (every time yourefuel)Brake pad wear (during everythird stop for refueling)

StartingStart engine

Emergency ON/OFF switch inrun position a.Switch on ignition.Pre-ride check is performed.( 69)with BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

ABS self-diagnosis isperformed. ( 69)with Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-formed. ( 70)

Engage neutral or pull clutchwith gear engaged.

You cannot start the mo-torcycle with the side stand

extended and a gear engaged.The engine will switch itself off ifit is started with the transmissionin neutral and then a gear is en-gaged before retracting the sidestand.

During cold starting and atlow temperatures:pull in clutchlever and operate throttle gripsomewhat.

Press starter button 1.

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The start attempt is auto-matically interrupted if bat-

tery voltage is too low. Rechargethe battery before you start theengine, or use jump leads and adonor battery to start.

Engine starts.Consult the troubleshootingchart if the engine refuses tostart. ( 130)

Pre-ride checkThe instrument cluster runs atest of the 'General' warning lightwhen the ignition is switched on:this is the "Pre-Ride-Check Thetest is aborted if the engine isstarted before it is completed.

Phase 1The general warning lightlights up red.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

Phase 2The general warning lightlights up yellow.

CHECK! appears on the dis-play.

If the 'General' warning light doesnot show:

Some malfunctions cannotbe indicated if the 'Gener-

al' warning light cannot be dis-played.Check that the 'General' warninglight comes on, and that it showsred and yellow.


ABS self-diagnosiswith BMW Motorrad IntegralABS II OE

The readiness for operation ofthe BMW Motorrad Integral ABSis checked by the self-diagno-sis. The self-diagnosis routinelaunches automatically when youswitch on the ignition.

Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.


Phase 2Checking wheel sensors whilestarting off. The motorcyclemust reach a speed of at least3 mph (5 km/h) before the ABSself-diagnosis routine can becompleted.

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ABS self-diagnosiscompleted

The ABS warning light goesout.

If an ABS fault is indicated afterthe ABS self-diagnosis is com-pleted:

Continued driving is possible. Itmust be noted that neither theABS nor the integral function isavailable.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

ASC self-diagnosiswith Automatic Stability Con-trol OE

The readiness for operationof the BMW Motorrad ASC ischecked by the self-diagnosis.Self-diagnosis is performedautomatically when you switch onthe ignition.

Phase 1Checking the diagnosablesystem components whilestopped.


Phase 2Checking the diagnosable sys-tem components while driving.So that the ASC self-diagnosiscan be completed, the mo-torcycle must be driven at aspeed of at least 3 mph (5 km/h).


ASC self-diagnosiscompleted

The ASC symbol is no longerdisplayed.

If an ASC fault is indicated afterthe ASC self-diagnosis is com-pleted:

Continued driving is possible.It must be noted that the ASCfunction is not available.Have the malfunction correctedas soon as possible by a spe-cialized workshop, preferablyan authorized BMW Motorradretailer.

Running inThe first 620 mls(1000 km)

While running in the motorcy-cle, vary the throttle openingand engine-speed range fre-quently; avoid driving for longperiods at a constant speed.

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Choose curvy, slightly hilly sec-tions of road if possible.Observe the engine run-inspeeds.

Engine break-in speeds

Ensure proper tire inflationpressure.

Brakes

When the motorcycle isridden on loose surfaces

or muddy roads, the brakes mayfail to take effect immediatelybecause of dirt or moisture onthe disks or brake pads.Brake early until the brakes arebraked clean.

Driving on unpaved or dirtyroads leads to increased

brake pad wear.Check the brake pad thicknessmore often and replace the brakepads sooner.

Spring preload and damping

Spring preload and damp-ing values that have been

changed for offroad use reducehandling characteristics on pavedsurfaces.

Before returning to on-road use,reset correct spring preload andcorrect damping.

RimsBMW Motorrad recommendschecking the rims for possibledamage after riding offroad.

Air filter insert

Engine damage due tosoiled air filter insert.

When driving in dusty terrain,check air filter insert for soilingat short intervals and clean or re-place if necessary.

Use under very dusty conditions(deserts, savannas, etc.) requiresthe use air filter inserts speciallydeveloped for these kinds of ap-plications.

BrakesHow is the shortestbraking distanceachieved?The dynamic load distributionbetween the front and rear wheelchanges during braking. Theheavier you brake, the morethe front wheel is loaded. Thegreater the wheel load, the morebraking force can be transferred.To achieve the shortest possiblebraking distance, the front brakemust be applied quickly and withincreasing force. This optimallyutilizes the dynamic load increaseon the front wheel. At the sametime, the clutch should also beactuated. With the "forced brak-ing" often practiced in whichthe brake pressure is generatedas quickly as possible and withgreat force, the dynamic loaddistribution cannot follow theincreased deceleration and the

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braking force cannot be com-pletely transferred to the roadsurface. The front wheel can lockup.


Locking up of the front wheel isprevented by the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS.

Descending mountainpasses

There is a danger of thebrakes fading if you use

only the rear brakes whendescending mountain passes.Under extreme conditions, thebrakes could overheat and suffersevere damage.Use both front and rear brakes,and make use of the engine'sbraking effect as well.

Wet, soiled brakesMoisture and dirt on the brakedisks and the brake pads resultsin a decrease in the braking ac-tion.Delayed or poorer braking actionmust be expected in the follow-ing situations:

When driving in the rain andthrough puddles.After washing the motorcycle.When driving on roads spreadwith salt.After working on the brakesdue to oil or grease residues.When driving on soiled roadsor offroad.

Poor braking action due tomoisture and dirt.

Brake until brakes are dry orclean; clean if necessary.Brake early until the full brakingaction is available again.

Parking yourmotorcycleSide stand

Switch off engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Fold out side stand and parkmotorcycle.

The side stand is designedto support only the weight

of the motorcycle.Do not lean or sit on themotorcycle with the side standextended.

If the slope of the road permits,turn the handlebars to the left.On a grade, the motorcycleshould always face uphill; se-lect 1st gear.

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Center standSwitch off engine.

If the ground is soft or un-even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will restfirmly on the stand.Always check that the groundunder the stand is level andfirm.

Excessive movementscould result in the center

stand retracting, and themotorcycle would topple as aresult.Do not sit on the motorcyclewhile it is resting on the centerstand.

Fold out center stand and jackup motorcycle.

RefuelingFuel is highly flammable.Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire and explosion.

Do not smoke. Never bring anaked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-faces, making them cloudy

or unattractive.Wipe off any fuel that gets ontoplastic parts immediately.

Make sure ground is level andfirm and park motorcycle.Open protective cap.

Unlock cap of fuel tank withignition key and fold up.

Fuel expands when ex-posed to heat. When the

tank is overfilled, fuel can escapeand get onto the road. This re-sults in a danger of falling.Do not overfill the fuel tank.

Leaded fuel will destroy thecatalytic converter.

Use only unleaded fuel.

Refuel with quality listed belowat most until lower edge of fillerneck is reached.

When refueling after run-ning on reserve, make sure

that you top up the tank to alevel above reserve, as other-

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wise the sensor will not be ableto register the new level. Other-wise neither the fill level nor therange display can be updated.

Recommended fuel qual-ity

Super Plus unleaded91 AKI (98 ROZ/RON)91 AKI

alternative fuel quality

Super unleaded (minor re-strictions with regard topower and fuel consump-tion)89 AKI (95 ROZ/RON)89 AKI

with regular unleaded gaso-line (RON 91) OE

alternative fuel quality

Regular unleaded (restric-tions with regard to powerand fuel consumption)87 AKI (91 ROZ/RON)87 AKI

Usable fuel quantity

Approx. 8.7 gal (Approx.33 l)

Reserve fuel quantity

Approx. 1.1 gal (Approx. 4 l)

Press fuel tank cap down firmlyto close.Remove key and close protec-tive cap.

Secure motorcycle fortransport

Protect all components alongwhich straps are routed againstscratching. For example, useadhesive tape or soft cloths.

The motorcycle can tipaway to the side and fall

over.Secure the motorcycle againsttipping away to the side.

Push motorcycle onto transportsurface, and do not place onside stand or center stand.

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Components can be dam-aged.

Do not pinch components, e.g.brake lines or wiring harnesses.

Fasten straps at front on bothsides on handlebars.Guide straps through leadinglink and tension.

Fasten straps at rear on bothsides on passenger footrestsand tension.Tension all straps evenly; mo-torcycle should be compressedas greatly as possible.

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Technology in detail

Technology in detail

Brake system with BMW MotorradIntegral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Engine management with BMWMotorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . 82

Electronic suspension adjustmentESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Brake system withBMW Motorrad IntegralABS


Partially integral brakeYour motorcycle is equipped witha partially integral brake configu-ration. Both front and rear brakesare applied simultaneously whenyou pull the handbrake lever.The footbrake lever acts only onthe rear brake.The BMW Motorrad Integral ABSadapts the braking force distribu-tion between the front and rearwheel brake to the loading of themotorcycle during braking withABS control.

Spinning of the rear wheelwith the front brake pulled

(burn out) is made consider-ably more difficult by the inte-gral function. The result may be

damage to the rear wheel brakeand the clutch.Avoid burn-outs.

How does ABS work?The maximum braking force thatcan be transferred to the roadsurface is partially dependent onthe friction coefficient of the roadsurface. Gravel, ice, snow andwet roads offer a considerablypoorer friction coefficient than adry, clean asphalt surface. Thepoorer the friction coefficient ofthe road surface is, the longerthe braking distance will be.If the maximum transferrablebraking force is exceeded whenthe driver increases the brakepressure, the wheels begin toblock and driving stability is lost,and a fall can result. Before thissituation occurs, ABS intervenesand adjusts the brake pressureto the maximum transferrablebraking force. This enables the

wheels to continue to turn andmaintains driving stability regard-less of the road surface condi-tion.

What happens whenrough roads areencountered?Bumpy or rough roads can brieflylead to a loss of contact be-tween the tires and the roadsurface, until the transferrablebraking force is reduced to zero.If braking is carried out in thissituation, ABS must reduce thebrake pressure to ensure driv-ing stability when restoring con-tact to the road. At this point intime, the BMW Motorrad IntegralABS must assume extremely lowfriction coefficients (gravel, ice,snow) so that the running wheelsturn in every imaginable case andthe driving stability is ensured.After detecting the actual con-

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ditions, the system adjusts theoptimum brake pressure.

How is the BMW MotorradIntegral ABS noticeable tothe rider?If the ABS system must reducethe braking forces due to theconditions described above, thenvibrations can be felt at the hand-brake lever.If the handbrake lever is pulled,then braking pressure is built upat the rear wheel with the integralfunction. If the footbrake pedal isfirst actuated after this, the brakepressure already built up can befelt earlier than the counter-pres-sure, than when the footbrakepedal is actuated before or to-gether with the handbrake lever.

Lifting off rear wheelHowever, during extremely heavyand rapid decelerations it is pos-sible that the BMW Motorrad In-tegral ABS cannot prevent therear wheel from lifting off theground. In these cases, the mo-torcycle can also flip end overend.

Heavy braking can lead tothe rear wheel lifting off the

ground.When braking, bear in mind thatthe ABS control cannot be reliedon in all circumstances to preventthe rear wheel from lifting off theground.

What are the designcharacteristics of theBMW Motorrad IntegralABS?The BMW Motorrad Integral ABSensures driving stability on anysurface within the limits of drivingphysics. The system is not op-timized for special requirementsresulting under extreme weatherconditions offroad or on the race-track.

Special situationsTo detect the tendency of thewheels to lock up, the speedsof the front and rear wheel arecompared. If implausible valuesare detected over a longer periodof time, the ABS function is de-activated for safety reasons andan ABS fault is indicated. Thecondition for a fault message isthe completed self-diagnosis.In addition to problems on theBMW Motorrad Integral ABS,

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unusual driving conditions canalso lead to a fault message.Unusual driving conditions:

Heating up on the main or aux-iliary stand at idle or with gearengaged.Rear wheel locked-up for alonger period of time by en-gine brake, e.g. when ridingdownhill on slippery surfaces.

Should a fault message resultdue to one of the driving condi-tions described above, the ABSfunction can be reactivated byswitching the ignition off andthen on again.

How important is regularmaintenance?

Any technical system is al-ways only as good as its

maintenance condition.To ensure that the BMW Motor-rad Integral ABS is in an opti-mally maintained condition, it is

vital that the specified inspectionintervals be complied with.

Reserves for safetyBut remember: the potentiallyshorter braking distances whichBMW Motorrad Integral ABS per-mits must not be used as an ex-cuse for careless riding. ABS isprimarily a means of ensuring asafety margin in genuine emer-gencies.Take care when cornering. Whenyou apply the brakes on a cor-ner, the motorcycle's weight andmomentum take over and evenBMW Motorrad Integral ABS isunable to counteract their effects.

Engine managementwith BMW MotorradASC


How does ASC work?The BMW Motorrad ASC com-pares the wheel speeds of thefront and rear wheel. From thespeed difference the slip, andwith it the stability reserves onthe rear wheel are determined.When a slip limit is exceeded, theengine torque is adapted by theengine management system.

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