Rider’s Manual (US Model)
K 1200 R
BMW Motorrad
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 motorcycle retailer will gladly provide advice and assistance.
We wish you many miles of safe and enjoyable riding
BMW Motorrad.
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3 Status indicators . . . . . |
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Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Multifunction display . . . . . |
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Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . |
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Helmet holder |
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ABS warning lightOE . . . . . |
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Luggage loops . . . . . . . . . . |
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Function indicators . . . . . . |
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Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General warning |
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Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . |
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Abbreviations and |
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indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Shock absorbers . . . . . . . . |
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symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ABS warning |
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Electronic suspension |
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Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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adjustment ESAOE . . . . . . . |
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Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Ignition switch and |
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5 Riding |
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steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . |
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General view, left side . . . |
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Electronic immobilizer . . . . |
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Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General view, right |
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Hazard warning |
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Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Starting off with BMW |
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Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . |
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Tripmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . |
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Left handlebar fitting . . . . . |
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Onboard computerOE . . . . |
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Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Handlebar fitting, right . . . |
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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Parking your |
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Instrument cluster . . . . . . . |
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Emergency ON/OFF |
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motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Heated hand gripsOE . . . . . |
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General brake system . . . . |
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Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brake system with BMW |
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Integral ABSOE . . . . . . . . . . |
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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6 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . |
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Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . |
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Wheels and tires . . . . . . . . |
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General instructions . . . . . |
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Electrical system . . . . . . . |
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Onboard socket . . . . . . . . . |
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8 Care |
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Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Luggage |
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Dimensions |
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Care products |
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Weights |
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7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . |
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motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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10 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Maintenance - General |
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Cleaning sensitive |
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Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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motorcycle parts . . . . . . . |
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service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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BMW Motorrad service |
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Overview of toolkit . . . . . . . |
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Protective wax |
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quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Contents of supplemental |
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coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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BMW Motorcycle Service |
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setOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Storing motorcycle . . . . . |
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Card - breakdown |
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Overview of supplemental |
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Returning motorcycle to |
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service on the road . . . . . |
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set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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BMW Motorrad service |
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Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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9 Technical data . . . . . . . |
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network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General brake system . . . . |
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Troubleshooting |
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Maintenance work . . . . . . |
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Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Maintenance |
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Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Threaded fasteners . . . . . |
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schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Confirmation of |
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Riding specifications . . . . |
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maintenance work . . . . . . |
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Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Confirmation of |
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Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . |
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service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Front wheel stand . . . . . . |
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Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . |
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Rear-wheel stand . . . . . . . |
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Running gear . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General instructions
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . 6 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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zinstructionsGeneral
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 10. For generous treatment of claims submitted after the warranty period has expired, proof of the maintenance performed is essential.
Should you want to sell your BMW one day, please also remember to turn over the Rider's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of your 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.
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.
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Optional equipment |
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BMW equipment avail- |
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installed option. |
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Optional accessories |
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EWS Electronic immobilizer.
ESA Electronic Suspension Adjustment
Electronic suspension adjustment.
DWA Anti-theft alarm.
ABS Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem.
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 operating manual.
All dimensions, weights and performance specifications in the Rider's Manual refer to the standards of the
Deutsche Institut für Normung e.V. (DIN) and comply with
its tolerance specifications. 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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Overviews
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . 11 General view, right side . . . . . . . . 13 Underneath seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Left handlebar fitting . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . 17 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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1Clutch fluid reservoir ( 98)
2Adjuster, spring preload, rear ( 55)
3Seat lock, beneath rear light ( 51)
4Rear shock absorber damping adjustment ( 56)
5 Onboard socket ( 82)
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1Display for engine oil level ( 91)
2Fill location for fuel ( 76)
3Battery compartment ( 118)
4Brake-fluid reservoir, front ( 95)
5Type plate
6Vehicle Identification Number
7Brake-fluid reservoir, rear ( 96)
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1Filler neck, engine oil ( 92)
2 Overview of toolkit ( 90)
3Anti-theft alarm (OE)
4Helmet holder under seat ( 53)
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21 Tripmaster/Onboard
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ESA button ( 57) |
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flashers ( 50) ( 40) |
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1Emergency ON/OFF switch ( 47)
2Pushbutton, starter ( 62)
3Heated hand grips switch ( 47)
4Button for right turn indicator and hazard warning flashers ( 51) ( 40)
5Off button for turn indica-
tor and hazard warning flashers ( 51) ( 41)
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1 Speedometer
2Tachometer
3Warning and indicator lights ( 22)
4Multifunction display ( 22)
5Anti-theft alarm indicator light (OE) and sensor for instrument lighting
6Adjustment of clock ( 46)
The instrument-cluster lighting has automatic day and night switchover.
1 High-beam headlights
2 Low-beam headlight
3Side light
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Status indicators
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Warning and indicator lights. . . . 22 ABS warning lightOE . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Function indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 General warning indicators . . . . . 23 ABS warning indicators . . . . . . . . 30
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1Clock
2Area for warning symbols ( 23)
3Area for onboard computer displays
4Gear indicator ( 22)
5Display, coolant temperature ( 23)
6Area for ESA displays ( 57)
7Display, Tripmaster ( 41)
8Fuel gauge ( 22)
1Indicator light, left turn indicator
2Indicator light, high-beam headlight
3 Warning light, general
4 Indicator light, neutral
5ABS warning light
6Indicator light, right turn indicator
In some countries a different display of the ABS warning light is possible.
Alternative display of
ABS warning light.
Fuel capacity
The horizontal bars under the gas pump sym-
bol indicated the remaining fuel quantity.
Gear
Engaged gear is indicated.
If no gear is engaged, the gear indicator displays 0; the 'neutral' indicator light also lights up.
Coolant temperature
The lateral bars under the temperature symbol
show the coolant temperature level.
Display
General warnings are displayed by means of texts and symbols in the multifunction display. In some cases, an additional general warning light lights up red or yellow.
A number of warnings may be issued simultaneously.
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Lights up yellow |
The warning |
Electronic immobilizer is active |
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Lights up yellow |
The warning |
Fuel down to reserve ( 26) |
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Coolant temperature too high ( 26) |
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Lights up yellow |
Is indicated |
Engine electronics ( 27) |
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Lights up red |
Is indicated |
Engine oil pressure insufficient |
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Lights up red |
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Battery charge current insufficient |
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Lights up yellow |
The warning |
Rear bulb defective ( 28) |
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Front bulb defective ( 28) |
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The warning |
Bulbs defective ( 29) |
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Ice warning ( 29) |
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Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 29) |
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retailer. |
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General warning light |
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lights up yellow. |
The warning FUEL! is indicated.
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.
The Tripmaster indicates the probable residual
operating range.
At the most, the fuel tank still contains the reserve fuel quantity.
Reserve fuel quantity 1.1 gal
Refueling ( 76)
Coolant temperature too high
General warning light lights up red.
The coolant temperature indicator flashes 10
times.
Continued driving with an overheated engine
can result in engine damage. Always observe the measures listed below.
The coolant temperature is too high.
Continued driving is possible; 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. Should the coolant temperature frequently be too high, have the fault rectified as quickly as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.
Engine electronics
General warning light lights up yellow.
Engine electronics symbol is displayed.
The engine is running
in emergency operating mode. Engine power may be reduced, and this can cause hazardous situations, particularly if you attempt to overtake other road users.
Adapt your style of riding to the reduced level of engine power.
The engine-electronics control unit has diagnosed a fault. In exceptional cases, the engine stops and can no longer be started. Otherwise, the engine runs in emergency operating mode.
Continued driving is possible, however the accus-
tomed engine performance may not be available. Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.
Engine oil pressure insufficient
General warning light lights up red.
Engine oil pressure symbol is displayed.
The oil pressure in the lubricating oil circuit is too low.
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 at the oil sight glass.
The cause of the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure can be an insufficient engine oil level.
Checking engine oil level ( 91)
Topping up engine oil ( 92)
If the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure appears despite a correct engine oil level:
In addition to an insufficient engine oil level,
other problems in the engine can lead to the warning on insufficient engine oil pressure. Continuing to ride in these cases can cause engine damage.
If this warning appears, do not continue to ride even though the engine oil level might be correct.
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If the battery is no longer charged, continued
driving can lead to deep discharging, and therefore to the destruction of the battery.
If possible, do not continue driving.
The battery is not being charged.
Continued driving is possible until the battery is discharged. However, the engine can die suddenly and the battery can be exhaustively discharged and therefore destroyed.
Have the fault rectified as soon as possible by a specialized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW motorcycle retailer.
Rear bulb defective
General warning light lights up yellow.
The warning LAMPR! is indicated.
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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 brake light and rear light bulbs ( 113)
Front bulb defective
The warning LAMPF! is indicated.
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.