Rider’s Manual
K1200 R
BMW Motorrad
We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarise yourself with your new motorcycle so that you can ride it safely and confidently in all traffic situations. Please read this Rider's Manual carefully before starting to use your new BMW motorcycle. It contains important information on
how to operate the controls and how to make the best possible use of all your BMW's technical features.
In addition, it contains information on maintenance and care to help you maintain your motorcycle's reliability and safety, as well as its value.
If you have any questions concerning your motorcycle,
your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer will gladly provide advice and assistance.
We hope that you will enjoy riding your BMW and that all your journeys will be pleasant and safe.
BMW Motorrad.
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ABS warning lightOE . . . . . |
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Function indicators |
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Warnings, general |
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ABS warning |
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Overview |
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Equipment |
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steering lock |
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Technical data |
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Electronic immobiliser |
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Currency |
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Hazard warning |
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General view, left side . . . |
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flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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On-board computerOE . . . |
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Underneath the seat . . . . . |
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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . |
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Emergency off switch (kill |
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Handlebar fitting, right . . . |
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switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Instrument cluster . . . . . . . |
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Grip heatingOE . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . 50 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Helmet holder . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . 55 Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . 56 Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . 57 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5 Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Safety instructions . . . . . . . 62 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Pulling away with BMW Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . 67
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Parking your
motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Brake system, general . . . 79
Brake system with BMW Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . 79
6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . |
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Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General instructions . . . . . |
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Wheels and tyres . . . . . . . |
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Power socket . . . . . . . . . . . |
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8 Care |
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Electrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Frame |
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Dimensions |
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motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Maintenance - general |
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Cleaning easily damaged |
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10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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components . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Overview, toolkit . . . . . . . . . |
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Protective wax |
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coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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kitOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Laying up the |
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Overview, supplementary |
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Card - On-the-spot |
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kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Restoring motorcycle to |
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breakdown |
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Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brake system, general . . . |
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9 Technical data . . . . . . . |
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Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Troubleshooting |
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network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Maintenance work . . . . . . |
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Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Threaded fasteners . . . . . |
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Maintenance |
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Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Riding specifications . . . . |
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Confirmation of |
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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maintenance work . . . . . . |
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Front-wheel stand . . . . . . |
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Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Confirmation of |
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Rear wheel stand . . . . . . . |
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Final drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General instructions
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance and servicing work on the motorcycle is documented in Chapter 10. This record of the maintenance work you have had performed on your motorcycle is a precondition for generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty period has expired. When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Rider's Manual; it is an important part of the motorcycle.
Indicates warnings that you must comply with for
reasons of your safety and the safety of others, and to protect your motorcycle against damage.
Specific instructions on how to operate, control,
adjust or look after items of equipment on the motorcycle.
Indicates the end of an item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with more detailed information.
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Optional extra |
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EWS Electronic immobiliser (Elektronische Wegfahrsicherung).
ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage)
ABS Anti-lock brake system
When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes optional extras (OE) offered by BMW and selected optional accessories (OA). This explains why the manual may also contain descriptions of equipment which you have not ordered. Please note, too, that your motorcycle might not be exactly as illustrated
in this manual on account of country-specific differences. If your BMW was supplied with equipment not described in this Rider's Manual, you will find these features described in separate manuals.
All dimensions, weights and power ratings stated in the Rider's Manual are quoted to the standards and comply with the tolerance require-
ments of the Deutsche Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN). Versions for individual countries may differ.
The high safety and quality standards of BMW motorcycles are maintained by constant development work on designs, equipment and accessories. Because of this, your motorcycle may differ from the information supplied in the Rider's Manual. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. We hope you will appreciate that no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.
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General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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1Clutch-fluid reservoir ( 100)
2Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 55)
3Seat lock, beneath rear light ( 51)
4Rear shock absorber adjuster ( 56)
5Power socket ( 84)
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1Indicator for engine oil level ( 93)
2 Filler neck, fuel ( 78)
3Battery compartment ( 121)
4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 97)
5Type plate
6Vehicle identification number
7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 99)
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1Filler neck, engine oil ( 94)
2 Overview, toolkit ( 92)
3 Anti-theft alarm (OE)
4Helmet holder underneath seat ( 53)
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1Emergency off switch (kill switch) ( 47)
2Pushbutton, starter ( 64)
3Grip heating switch ( 47)
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1 Speedometer
2Rev. counter
3Warning and telltale lights ( 22)
4Multifunction display ( 22)
5Telltale light, anti-theft alarm (OE) and sensor for instrument lighting
6Adjuster, clock ( 46)
The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.
1 High-beam headlights
2 Low-beam headlight
3Parking light
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Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Warning and telltale lights . . . . . . 22 ABS warning lightOE . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Warnings, general . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 30
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1Clock
2Panel for warnings ( 23)
3Panel for the on-board computer's status indicators
4 Gear indicator ( 22)
5Coolant temperature readout ( 23)
6Panel for ESA status indicators ( 57)
7 Tripmaster display ( 41)
8Fuel gauge ( 22)
1Telltale light, left turn indicator
2Telltale light, high-beam headlight
3 Warning light, general
4 Telltale light, neutral
5ABS warning light
6Telltale light, right turn indicator
The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries.
Alternative for the ABS warning light.
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars below the fuel-pump sym-
bol indicate the remaining quantity of fuel.
Gear
Shows which gear is engaged.
If no gear is engaged, the gear indicator displays 0; the 'neutral' telltale light also lights up.
Coolant temperature
The horizontal bars below the temperature
symbol indicate the coolant temperature.
Mode of presentation
General warnings are displayed by means of plain-text messages and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, they are accompanied by the 'General' warning light showing red or yellow. Two or more warnings can be issued at the same time.
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Lights up yellow |
EWS! warning |
Electronic immobiliser active ( 26) |
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Lights up yellow |
FUEL! warning |
Fuel down to reserve ( 26) |
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Insufficient engine oil pressure |
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Insufficient battery charge current |
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LAMPR! warning |
Rear light bulb defective ( 28) |
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Front light bulb defective ( 28) |
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Bulbs defective ( 29) |
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Ice warning ( 29) |
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Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 29) |
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Fuel down to reserve |
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General warning light |
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lights up yellow. |
FUEL! warning appears on the display.
Lack of fuel can result in the engine misfiring
and cutting out unexpectedly. Misfiring can damage the catalytic converter; a hazardous situation can result if the engine cuts out unexpectedly.
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
The Tripmaster calculates the residual oper-
ating range and shows this estimated figure on the display.
The fuel tank contains no more than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel 4 l
Refuelling ( 78)
Coolant temperature too high
General warning light lights up red.
Coolant temperature indicator flashes 10 times.
Continued travel with an overheated engine can
cause engine damage. Do not fail to follow the instructions listed below.
The coolant temperature is too high.
You can continue to ride, but ride in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the engine, but keep the ignition on so that the radiator fan continues to operate.
If the coolant temperature is frequently too high, have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Engine electronics
General warning light lights up yellow.
Engine electronics symbol appears on the dis-
play.
The engine is running
in emergency operating mode. Engine power might be reduced and this can cause hazardous situations, particularly if you attempt to overtake other road users. Engine power level might be lower than normal: adapt your style of riding accordingly.
The engine electronics control unit has diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and refuses to start.
Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency operating mode. You can continue to ride,
but bear in mind that the usual engine power might not be available.
Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Insufficient engine oil pressure
General warning light lights up red.
Engine oil pressure symbol appears on the dis-
play.
The oil pressure in the lubeoil system is too low.
The insufficient oil pressure warning does
not fulfil the function of an oil gauge. The only way of
checking whether the oil level is correct is to check the oil sight glass.
A low oil level is one reason why a warning indicating insufficient oil pressure is issued.
Checking the engine oil level ( 93)
Topping up the engine oil ( 94)
If the warning indicating insufficient engine oil level is issued and a check indicates that the engine oil level is correct:
Other engine problems besides a low oil level
can cause the insufficient engine oil pressure warning to be issued. Continuing to ride in these cases can cause engine damage.
If this warning is issued even though the engine oil level is
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Insufficient battery charge |
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Battery charge current |
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display. |
A discharged battery can result in the engine cut-
ting out unexpectedly, causing a hazardous situation. Have faults rectified as soon as possible.
If the battery is not charging, continuing to ride
can cause it to discharge completely, in which case it will suffer irreparable damage. If possible, do not continue your journey.
Battery is not being charged.
You can continue to ride until the battery is
discharged. Bear in mind, however, that the engine could cut out suddenly and that the battery could discharge until completely flat, in which case it might have suffered irreparable damage.
Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Rear light bulb defective
General warning light lights up yellow.
LAMPR! warning appears on the display.
A defective bulb places your safety at risk be-
cause it is easier for other users to oversee you and your motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as soon as possible; always carry a complete set of spare bulbs if possible.
Rear light or brake light bulb defective.
Replacing the brake light and rear light bulbs ( 116)
Front light bulb defective
LAMPF! warning appears on the display.