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Welcome to BMW
We congratulate you on your choice of a motorcycle from BMW and welcome you to the community of BMW riders. Familiarize 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 authorized BMW Motorrad retailer
is always happy to provide advice and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding
BMW Motorrad.
Table of Contents
You can also use the index at the end of this Rider's Manual to find a specific topic.
1 General instructions .... 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currentness of this manu-
al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Overviews ................ 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3 Status indicators ....... 21
Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Displays with onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Standard warning indica-
tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Warning indicators of on-
board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 ABS warning indicators . . . . . 29 TPC/RDC warning indica-
tors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Anti-theft alarm warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4 Operation................ 39
Ignition switch and steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Electronic immobilizer
EWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Odometer and
tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . 43
Tire Pressure Control TPC/ RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 50 Emergency ON/OFF
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Heated handlebar grips . . . . . 51 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
5 Riding .................... 59
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 60 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Parking your motorcycle . . . . 66 Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Securing motorcycle for transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6 Technology in
detail ..................... 71
Brake system with BMW Motorrad ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Tire Pressure Control TPC/ RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7 Accessories ............. 75
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 76 Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Topcase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8 Maintenance ............ 85
General instructions . . . . . . . . . 86 Onboard toolkit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 General brake system . . . . . . . 88 Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Front wheel stand . . . . . . . . . 103 Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
9 Care .................... 117
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Washing your motorcy-
cle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Cleaning sensitive motorcy-
cle parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Protective wax coating . . . . 120 Storing motorcycle . . . . . . . . 120 Returning motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
10 Technical data ...... 121
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 122 Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 123 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 128 Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . . . 129 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . 130 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Riding specifications . . . . . . 134
11 Service ............... 135
Reporting safety
defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 BMW Motorrad Service . . . 137 BMW Motorrad Service
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 BMW Motorrad Mobility Services - onsite break-
down service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 BMW Motorrad Service Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . 138 Confirmation of mainte-
nance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Confirmation of service . . . . 144
General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currentness of this manual . . . . . . . . . . 7
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General instructions
Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial overview of your motorcycle. All maintenance and repair work carried out on your motorcycle will be documented in Chapter 11. Proof of the maintenance work performed is a prerequisite for generous treatment of claims. 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.
Abbreviations and symbols
Indicates warnings that you 
must comply with for rea-
sons of your safety and the safety of others, and to protect your motorcycle against damage.
Special information on operating and inspecting your
motorcycle as well as maintenance and adjustment procedures.
Indicates the end of an item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with more detailed information.
Indicates the end of accessory or equipmentdependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE |
Optional equipment |
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OA |
Optional accessories |
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retailer. |
EWS Electronic immobilizer.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System.
RDC Tire Pressure Control
(TPC).
Equipment
When you ordered your BMW motorcycle, you chose various items of custom equipment. This Rider's Manual describes optional equipment (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 is equipped with options or accessories not described in this Rider's Manual, then this equipment is described in a separate set of instructions.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and outputs in this Rider's Manual refer to the Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. (DIN) and comply with its tolerance regulations. Versions for individual countries may differ.
Currentness of this manual
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. In addition, BMW Motorrad cannot guarantee the total absence of errors. 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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Overviews
General view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Under fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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General view, left side
1Payload table (to left of steering-head bearing)
2Seat lock (
57)
3Engine oil fill location (
88)
Oil dipstick (
87)
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Overviews
General view, right side
1Fuel filler opening (
68)
2Adjuster for spring preload, rear (
54)
3Vehicle Identification Number, type plate (on steering-head bearing at right)
4Brake-fluid reservoir, front (
90)
5Coolant level indicator (
92)
6with onboard socketOE Onboard socket (
76)
7Adjustment of rear damping (
55)
8Brake-fluid reservoir, rear (
91)
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Underneath seat
1Tools for adjusting spring preload (
54)
2Standard tool kit (
86)
3Rider's Manual (US Model)
4Location for first-aid kit (OA)
5Tire inflation pressure table
6with service toolkitOA Storage for toolkit service set (
86)
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Left handlebar fitting
1High-beam headlight and headlight flasher (
49)
2with onboard computerOE
Operating onboard computer (
43)
3Hazard warning flashers (
50)
4Operating turn indicators (
50)
5Horn
Handlebar fitting, right
1with heated handlebar gripsOE
Heated handlebar grips (
51)
2Starter button (
62)
3Emergency ON/OFF switch (
51)
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Overviews
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Overviews
Instrument cluster
1Indicator lights (
22)
2Speedometer
3Operating clock (
42)
4Multifunction display (
22)
5Operating odometer (
42)
with onboard comput- erOE
Operation of stopwatch (
46)
6Ambient brightness sensor (for brightness adjustment of instrument lighting)
Engine speed warning indicator
with anti-theft alarmOE Anti-theft alarm indicator light (see anti-theft alarm operating instructions)
7 Tachometer
The instrument-cluster 
lighting has automatic day 2
and night switchover. 
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Overviews
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Overviews
Headlight
1Low-beam headlight
2High-beam headlight
3Parking lights
Status indicators
Standard displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Displays with onboard computer . . . . 23
Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/RDC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Standard warning indicators . . . . . . . . 24
Warning indicators of onboard computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 TPC/RDC warning indicators. . . . . . . . 32
Anti-theft alarm warning
indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Standard displays
Multifunction display
1Clock (
42)
2Odometer and tripmeters (
42)
Indicator lights
1High-beam headlight
2Flashing turn indicators, left
3Idling
4Flashing turn indicators, right
Service display
If the time remaining until the next service lies within a month, the service date 1 is briefly displayed following the pre-ride check. The month and year are shown with two and four digits respectively separated by a
colon. In this example the display means "March 2007".
If the motorcycle is driven long distances annually, it is possible that earlier service is required. If the odometer reading for the earlier service lies within 621 miles (1000 km), the remaining miles (kilometers) 2 are counted down in 62-mile (100-km) steps and briefly displayed following the pre-ride check.
If the service interval has been exceeded, the general warning light also lights up yellow in addition to the date or mileage display. The Service lettering is displayed continuously.
If the service display appears more than a month
before the service date, the stored date must be adjusted in the instrument cluster. This situation can occur if the battery has been disconnected for a longer time.
Consult a certified workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer, for setting of the date.
Displays with onboard computer
with onboard computerOE
Multifunction display
1Onboard computer display area (
43)
2Gear indicator (
23)
3Coolant temperature (
24)
4Fuel capacity (
24)
Gear indicator
The gear engaged or N for neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the 'neutral' indicator light also
lights up.
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Status indicators
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Status indicators
Coolant temperature
The horizontal bars over the temperature symbol show
the coolant temperature level.
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars over the filling station symbol indi-
cate the remaining fuel quantity. The top cross bar is shown enlarged and is equal to a considerably higher fuel level than the other cross bars.
When the fuel in the tank is topped up the gauge briefly shows the original level, before the reading is updated.
Displays with Tire Pressure Control TPC/ RDC
1Display of tire inflation pressures (
48)
The tire inflation pressures are shown temperature-
compensated (see the chapter "Technology in Detail").
Standard warning indicators
Display
Warnings are indicated by the warning lights 1 or by the general warning light 2 in conjunction with a warning or a warning symbol in the multifunction display. The general warning light 2 lights up red or yellow, depending on the urgency of the warnings.
with Tire Pressure Control (TPC/RDC)OE
The possible warnings are listed on the next page.
The warning symbols 1 and 2 can be shown in the multifunction display. Warnings like 3 are shown in the display area of the odometer preceded by the warning triangle 4.
If several warnings are active, all corresponding warning lights and symbols are displayed. Warnings can be displayed in alternation with the odometers (
42). The general warning light is shown in accordance with the most urgent warning.
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Status indicators
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Status indicators
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Lights up yellow |
Is indicated |
Electronic immobilizer is active |
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Fuel down to reserve ( 27) |
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Lights up red |
Flashes |
Coolant temperature too high |
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Lights up yellow |
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Bulb defective ( 29) |
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Electronic immobilizer is active
General warning light shows yellow.
Warning triangle appears on the display.
EWS appears on the display. Possible cause:
The key being used is not authorized for starting, or communication between the key and engine electronics is disrupted.
Remove other motorcycle keys from the ignition key ring.
Use the reserve key. 
Have the defective key re-
placed, preferably by an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Fuel down to reserve
Fuel-reserve warning light lights up.
A fuel shortage can lead to 
misfiring and to the engine dying unexpectedly. Misfiring can
damage the catalytic converter, and the engine dying unexpected can lead to accidents.
Do not drive until the fuel tank is completely empty.
Possible cause:
At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity
Approx. 2.1 quarts (Approx. 2 l)
Refueling (
68).
Coolant temperature too high
General warning light shows red.
The temperature symbol flashes.
Continued driving with an overheated engine can re-
sult in engine damage.
Be sure to observe the measures listed below.
Possible cause:
Coolant level is too low.
Checking coolant level (
92). If coolant level is too low:
Topping up coolant (
93).
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too high.
If possible, continue driving in the part-load range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the engine, but keep the ignition switched on so that the radiator fan continues to operate. 
Should the coolant temperature frequently be too high, have
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Status indicators
the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine in emergencyoperation mode
General warning light shows yellow.
Engine symbol appears on the display.
The engine is in the emer- 
gency operating mode. On-
ly reduced engine performance may be available, which can lead to danger driving situations, especially during passing maneuvers.
Adapt your driving style to the possibly reduced engine performance.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started. Otherwise, the engine runs in the emergency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible, however the accustomed engine performance may not be available.
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Engine oil pressure insufficient
Engine oil-pressure warning light flashes.
The oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low. Stop immediately and switch off engine.
The warning on insufficient engine oil pressure is no
substitute for the function of an oil-level indicator. The correct engine oil level can only be checked on the oil dipstick.
Possible cause:
The engine oil level is too low.
Checking engine oil level (
87).
If oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil (
88).
Possible cause:
The engine oil pressure is insufficient.
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gine oil pressure can result |
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Do not continue driving. |
Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
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