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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.
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 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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Table of Contents
You can also consult the index at
the end of this Rider's Manual if
you want to find a particular topic
or item of information.
1 General instructions . ... 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and
symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 General views . .. ...... . .. 9
General view, left side . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . 13
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . .. . 16
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . 19
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . .. . . 20
Headlight . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . 22
3 Status indicators . .. ... . 23
Standard status indicat-
ors . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 24
Status indicators with on-
board computer . . . . . .. . . .. . . 25
Status indicators with
tyre-pressure monitoring
(RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 26
Status indicators with grip
heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 26
Status indicators with seat
heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 27
Telltale light with cruise con-
trol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . 27
Standard warnings . . . . . . . .. . 27
Warnings issued by the on-
board computer . . . . . .. . . .. . . 34
ABS warnings . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . 36
ASC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RDC warnings . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . 40
Anti-theft alarm warnings. . . . 45
4 Operation .. .. ... .. .. ... . . 49
Ignition switch and steering
lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 51
Electronic immobiliser
(EWS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 52
Clock . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Odometer and
tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Multifunction display . . . . .. . . 55
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . 55
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 59
Turn indicators . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 61
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . 61
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Grip heating . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 62
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automatic Stability Control
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 65
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . 66
Seat height .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 69
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Clutch . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 70
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Mirrors . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Spring preload . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 71
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . 72
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 73
Tyres . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 75
Headlight . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . 75
Stowage compartment . . . . . . 77
Front and rear seats. . . . . . . . . 77
Helmet holder . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 79
5 Riding ........ .. .. ... .. .. . 81
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . 82
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 84
Starting. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Running in . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 87
Parking your motorcycle . . . . 89
Refuelling . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Securing motorcycle for
transportation . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . 92
6 Engineering details.. .. . 93
Brake system with BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS . . . . .. 94
Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad
ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 96
Tyre pressure monitoring
RDC . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7 Accessories . ... .. .. ... 101
General instructions . . . . . .. 102
Power socket . . . . . .. . . . . . . 102
Luggage . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 103
Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 104
Topcase. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 106
8 Maintenance . ...... .. . 109
General instructions . . . . . .. 110
Toolkit. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Brake system . . . . . .. . . . . . . 113
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 113
Brake fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Clutch . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Tyres . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . 118
Rims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . 118
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . 118
Front-wheel stand .. . . .. . . . 127
Bulbs . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Battery . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
9 Care ... .. .. ... .. .. ... . .. 139
Care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Washing motorcycle. . . . . . . 140
Cleaning easily damaged
components .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Paint care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Protective wax coating . . . . 142
Laying up motorcycle . . . . . 142
Restoring motorcycle to
use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . 142
10 Technical data . .. ... 143
Troubleshooting chart . . . . . 144
Threaded fasteners . . . . . . . 145
Engine . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 148
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Clutch . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Transmission . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 149
Rear-wheel drive . . . . . . . . . . 150
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Running gear . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 150
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 152
Wheels and tyres. . . . . . .. . . 152
Electrics . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 155
Weights . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 155
Riding specifications . . . . . . 156
11 Service ... .. .. ... .. .. . 157
BMW Motorrad service. . . . 158
BMW Motorrad service
quality . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
BMW Motorrad Service
Card: on-the-spot break-
down assistance . . . . . . . . . . 158
BMW Motorrad service
network . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 159
Maintenance work. . . . . . . . . 159
Confirmation of mainten-
ance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Confirmation of service . . . . 165
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General instructions
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Abbreviations and symbols . . . . . . . . . . 6
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Currency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Overview
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Chapter 2 of this Rider's Manual will provide you with an initial
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overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work on
the motorcycle is documented in
Chapter 11. This record of the
maintenance work you have had
performed on your motorcycle is
a precondition for generous treatment of goodwill 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.
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General instructions
Abbreviations and symbols
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.
Indicates the end of a
passage relating to specific accessories or items
of equipment.
Tightening torque.
Item of technical data.
OE Optional extra
The motorcycles are assembled complete with
all the BMW optional extras originally ordered.
OA Optional accessory
You can obtain optional accessories through
your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer; optional
accessories have to be
retrofitted to the motorcycle.
Electronic immobiliser
EWS
(Elektronische Wegfahrsicherung).
DWA
Anti-theft alarm (Diebstahlwarnanlage)
Anti-lock brake system
ABS
ASC Automatic Stability Con-
trol.
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ESA Electronic Suspension
Adjustment
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment.
Tyre pressure control
RDC
(Reifendruck-Control)
Equipment
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.
Technical data
All dimensions, weights and
power ratings stated in the
Rider's Manual are quoted to the
standards and comply with the
tolerance requirements of the
Deutsche Institut für Normung
e.V. Versions for individual
countries may differ.
Currency
The high safety and quality
standards of BMW motorcycles
are maintained by constant
development work on designs,
equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your motorcycle
may differ from the information
supplied in the Rider's Manual.
Nor can BMW Motorrad entirely
rule out errors and omissions.
We hope you will appreciate that
no claims can be entertained on
the basis of the data, illustrations
or descriptions in this manual.
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General views
General view, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General view, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handlebar fitting, left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handlebar fitting, right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Underneath the seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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General view, left side
1 Clutch-fluid reservoir
( 117)
2 Adjuster for headlight
beam throw (underneath
the instrument cluster)
( 76)
3 Seat lock (underneath the
rear light) ( 77)
4 Adjuster for spring preload,
rear ( 71)
5 Adjuster for damping char-
acteristic, rear suspension
( 72)
6 Power socket ( 102)
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General view, right side
1 Fuel filler neck ( 90)
2 Battery compartment
( 137)
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
( 113)
4 Storage compartment
( 77)
5 Vehicle identification num-
ber (on side panel, front
right)
6 Type plate (on lower rear
cross-tube)
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Handlebar fitting, left
2
1 High-beam headlight and
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headlight flasher ( 60)
2 with cruise control sys-
3 Hazard warning flashers
4 Windscreen control
5 Operation of the flashing
6 Horn
7 with Electronic Suspen-
8 with Automatic Stability
OE
tem
Cruise control system control ( 66)
( 61)
( 69)
turn indicators ( 61)
sion Adjustment (ESA
OE
II)
Operating ESA ( 73)
OE
Control
Operating ASC ( 65)
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9 Operating the odometer
( 53)
with on-board com-
OE
puter
Operating the on-board
computer ( 55)
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Handlebar fitting, right
2
1 with heated handlebar
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2 with seat heating
3 Emergency off switch (kill
4 Starter button ( 84)
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OE
grips
Grip heating control
( 62)
Front seat heating control
( 63)
switch) ( 62)
OE
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Underneath the seat
1 Rider's Manual
2 Payload table (at the bot-
tom of the rider's manual)
3 Table of tyre pressures
4 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
( 116)
5 with seat heating
Rear seat heating control
( 64)
6 Storage for puncture repair
kit (OA)
7 Toolkit ( 110)
8 Helmet holder ( 79).
9 Engine-oil filler neck
( 112)
Oil dipstick ( 111)
10 Front-seat height adjust-
ment ( 69)
OE
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Instrument cluster
2
1 Speedometer
2 Telltale lights ( 24)
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3 Rev. counter
4 Anti-theft alarm telltale light
(OE, see the instructions
for use of the anti-theft
alarm)
5 Operation of the clock
( 53)
Adjust the dimmer ( 55)
6 Multifunction display
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( 24)
7 Operating the odometer
( 53)
8 Ambient-light brightness
sensor (for adapting the
brightness of the instrument lighting)
9 with cruise control sys-
OE
tem
Telltale light of cruise control ( 66)
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The instrument-cluster
lighting has automatic day
and night switchover.
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Headlight
2
1 Side light
2 Low-beam headlight
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3 High-beam headlight
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Status indicators
Standard status indicators . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status indicators with on-board
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status indicators with tyre-pressure
monitoring (RDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Status indicators with grip heat-
ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Status indicators with seat heat-
ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Telltale light with cruise control . . . . . 27
Standard warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warnings issued by the on-board
computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ABS warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ASC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RDC warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Anti-theft alarm warnings . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Standard status
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indicators
24
Multifunction display
1 Fuel capacity ( 24)
2 Gear indicator ( 24)
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3 Coolant temperature
( 24)
4 Clock ( 53)
5 Odometer
6 Trip meter ( 53)
Telltale lights
1 Flashing turn indicators,
left
2 High-beam headlight
3 Idle
4 Flashing turn indicators,
right
Fuel capacity
The column below the fuel-
pump symbol indicates the
remaining quantity of fuel.
When the fuel in the tank is
topped up the gauge briefly
shows the original level, before
the reading is updated.
Gear indicator
The gear engaged or N
for neutral appears on the
display.
If no gear is engaged, the
'neutral' telltale light also
lights up.
Coolant temperature
The column below the temperature symbol indicates
the coolant temperature.
Service-due indicator
If the next service is due in less
than one month, the date for the
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next service is shown briefly after
the Pre-Ride Check completes.
The month and year are shown
accompanied by the wording
SERVICE. In this example, the
display shows "March 2007".
If the motorcycle covers long distances in the course of the year,
under certain circumstances it
might be necessary to have it
serviced at a date in advance
of the forecast due date. If the
countdown distance to the odometer reading at which a service
will be due is less than 1000 km,
the distance is counted down in
steps of 100 km and is shown
briefly after the Pre-Ride Check
completes.
If service is overdue, the date or
the odometer reading is accompanied by the 'General' warning
light showing yellow. The word
"Service" remains permanently
visible.
If the sevice-due indicator
appears more than a month
before the service date, the date
saved in the instrument cluster
must be adjusted. This situation
can occur if the battery was disconnected for a prolonged period
of time.
If you want to have the date set
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Status indicators with on-board computer
with on-board computer
1 Status-indicator panel of
the on-board computer
( 55)
OE
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Status indicators
3
with tyre-pressure
monitoring (RDC)
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Display option 1
with tyre pressure monitoring
OE
(RDC)
without on-board computer
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1 with tyre pressure monit-
oring (RDC)
Tyre-pressure readout
( 59)
The figures shown in the
tyre-pressure readings are
temperature-compensated (see
OE
the section entitled "Engineering
details").
Display option 2
with tyre pressure monitoring
OE
(RDC)
OE
with on-board computer
1 with tyre pressure monit-
oring (RDC)
Tyre-pressure readout
( 59)
The figures shown in the
tyre-pressure readings are
temperature-compensated (see
OE
OE
the section entitled "Engineering
details").
Status indicators with grip heating
with heated handlebar grips
1 Display of the heating
stages ( 62)
OE
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Status indicators with seat heating
with seat heating
1 Display of the heating
stages ( 63)
OE
Telltale light with cruise control
with cruise control system
OE
1 Telltale light of cruise con-
trol
Standard warnings
Mode of presentation
Warnings are indicated by 'General' warning light 1 showing
in combination with one of the
warning symbols 2. The 'General' warning light shows red or
yellow, depending on the urgency of the warning. If two or
more warnings occur at the same
time, all the appropriate warning
lights and warning symbols appear. The status of the 'General'
warning light matches the most
urgent warning.
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The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
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Warnings, overview
Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Lights up yellow
Lights up yellow Flashes Fuel down to reserve ( 31)
EWS ! Appears on
the display
Electronic immobiliser active ( 31)
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Lights up red Temperature read-
ing flashes
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
Flashes red Appears on the dis-
play
Lights up red Appears on the dis-
play
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
Appears on the display
Coolant temperature too high ( 31)
Engine in emergency-operation mode
( 32)
Insufficient engine oil pressure ( 32)
Insufficient battery charge current
( 33)
Rear light bulb defective ( 33)
Front light bulb defective ( 33)
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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
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Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
Bulbs defective ( 34)
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Electronic immobiliser
active
General warning light shows
yellow.
EWS ! appears on the display.
Possible cause:
The key being used is not au-
thorised for starting, or communication between key and engine
electronics is disrupted.
Remove all other vehicle keys
from the same ring as the ignition key.
Use the reserve key.
Have the defective key replaced, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel down to reserve
General warning light shows
yellow.
Reserve fuel level symbol
flashes
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.
Possible cause:
The fuel tank contains no more
than the reserve quantity of fuel.
Reserve fuel
~4 l
Refuelling ( 90).
Coolant temperature too
high
General warning light shows
red.
The temperature reading
flashes.
Continuing to ride when the
engine is overheated could
result in engine damage.
You must comply with the instructions below.
Possible cause:
The coolant temperature is too
high.
If possible, ride in the part-load
range to cool down the engine.
In traffic jams, switch off the
engine, but leave the ignition
switched 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 specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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Engine in emergency-
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operation mode
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Status indicators
General warning light shows
yellow.
Engine symbol appears on
the display.
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.
Possible cause:
The engine control unit has dia-
gnosed 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
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Insufficient engine oil
pressure
General warning light
flashes red.
Oil-can symbol appears on
the display.
The oil pressure in the lube-oil
system is too low. Stop immediately and switch off the engine if
the warning light shows.
The insufficient oil pres-
sure 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 level indicator.
Possible cause:
The engine-oil level is too low.
Checking engine oil level
( 111).
If the oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil ( 112).
Possible cause:
The engine-oil pressure is insuffi-
cient.
Riding when engine-oil
pressure is low can result
in engine damage.
Do not continue your journey.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Insufficient battery charge
current
General warning light shows
red.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
A discharged battery can
render various systems unavailable, for example the lights,
the engine or the ABS. This can
result in dangerous situations.
If possible, do not continue your
journey.
Battery is not being charged. If
you continue to ride the motorcycle the on-board electronics
will drain the battery.
Possible cause:
Alternator or alternator drive belt
defective
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Rear light bulb defective
General warning light shows
yellow.
Bulb symbol with arrow
pointing to the rear appears
on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Rear light or brake light bulb de-
fective.
Replacing brake-light, rearlight and rear-indicator bulbs
( 133).
Front light bulb defective
Bulb symbol with arrow
pointing to the front ap-
pears on the display.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
Low-beam headlight, high-beam
headlight, side light or turn indicator bulb defective.
Replacing low-beam and highbeam headlight bulb ( 129).
Replacing parking-light bulb
( 130).
Replacing front turn indicator
bulbs ( 131).
Replacing brake-light, rearlight and rear-indicator bulbs
( 133).
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General warning light shows
yellow.
Bulb symbol with two arrows appears on the dis-
play.
A defective bulb places
your safety at risk because
it is easier for other users to
oversee the motorcycle.
Replace defective bulbs as
soon as possible; always carry a
complete set of spare bulbs if
possible.
Possible cause:
A combination of the bulb de-
fects described above has occurred.
See the fault descriptions
above.
Warnings issued by the on-board computer
Mode of presentation
with on-board computer
Warnings issued by the on-board
computer appear in panel 1.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Oil ! Appears
on the display
Appears on the display
Ambient-temperature reading flashes.
Flashes
Engine-oil level too low ( 36)
Ice warning ( 36)
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Engine-oil level too low
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Oil-level symbol appears on
the display.
Possible cause:
The electronic oil-level sensor
has registered an excessively low
oil level. Check the engine-oil
level at the oil-level indicator the
next time you stop to refuel:
Checking engine oil level
( 111).
If the oil level is too low:
Topping up engine oil ( 112).
Possible cause:
The oil sensor might be defective
if the "Check oil level" message
appears even though a check of
the oil sight glass shows that the
oil level is correct.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Ice warning
The ambient-temperature reading flashes.
Ice-crystal symbol flashes.
Possible cause:
The air temperature measured
at the motorcycle is lower than
3 °C.
The ice warning does not
mean that there is no risk
of black ice forming at measured
temperatures above 3 °C.
Always take extra care and think
well ahead when temperatures
are low; remember that the
danger of black ice is particularly
high on bridges and where the
road is in the shade.
Ride carefully and think well
ahead.
ABS warnings
Mode of presentation
ABS warnings are indicated by
ABS warning light 1.
The way in which the ABS warning light indicates status can differ in some countries.
Possible national variant.
The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
start on page ( 94), and you
will find an overview listing the
possible warnings on the next
page.
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Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Flashes
Lights up
ABS self-diagnosis not completed
( 38)
ABS fault ( 38)
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ABS warning light flashes.
Possible cause:
The ABS function is not
available, because selfdiagnosis did not complete. The
motorcycle has to move forward
a few metres for the wheel
sensors to be tested.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ABS function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ABS fault
ABS warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The ABS control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ABS function is
not available.
You can continue to ride the
motorcycle, but make due provision for the fact that the ABS
function is not available. Bear
in mind the more detailed information on situations that can
lead to an ABS fault ( 95).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC warnings
Mode of presentation
with Automatic Stability Con-
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ASC warnings are indicated by
ASC warning light 1.
The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad ASC start on
page ( 96), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
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Warnings, overview
Telltale lights Status indicators Meaning
Quick-flashes ASC intervention ( 40)
Slow-flashes Self-diagnosis not completed ( 40)
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Lights up
Lights up
ASC deactivated ( 40)
ASC fault ( 40)
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ASC intervention
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ASC warning light quick-
flashes.
The ASC has detected a degree
of instability at the rear wheel
and has intervened to reduce
torque. The warning light flashes
for longer than ASC intervention
lasts. This affords the rider visual
feedback on control intervention
even after the critical situation
has been dealt with.
Self-diagnosis not
completed
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ASC warning light slow-
flashes.
Possible cause:
Self-diagnosis did not complete,
so the ASC function is not available. The engine must be running and the motorcycle must
reach a speed of at least 5 km/h
in order for ASC self-diagnosis to
complete.
Pull away slowly. Bear in mind
that the ASC function is not
available until self-diagnosis has
completed.
ASC deactivated
ASC warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The rider has switched off the
ASC system.
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Activating ASC function
( 66).
ASC fault
ASC warning light shows.
Possible cause:
The ASC control unit has detec-
ted a fault. The ASC function is
not available.
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available. Bear in mind
the more detailed information
on situations that can lead to
an ASC fault ( 97).
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
RDC warnings
Mode of presentation
with tyre pressure monitoring
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Warning symbol 2 indicates a
critical tyre pressure; the corresponding reading flashes.
If the critical value is close to the
limit of the permissible tolerance
range, 'General' warning light 1
shows yellow. If the tyre pressure registered by the sensor
is outside the permissible tolerance range, the 'General' warning
light 1 flashes red.
The critical tyre press of the front
wheel 3 or as applicable the rear
wheel 4 flashes.
The critical tyre press of the front
wheel 3 or as applicable the rear
wheel 4 flashes.
The detailed descriptions relating
to BMW Motorrad RDC start on
page ( 98), and you will find
an overview listing the possible
warnings on the next page.
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Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
The critical tyre
pressure flashes.
Flashes red Appears on the dis-
play
The critical tyre
pressure flashes.
"--" or "-- --"
is displayed.
Lights up yellow Appears on the dis-
play
"--" or "-- --"
is displayed.
Lights up yellow RDC Appears on
the display
Appears on the display
Tyre pressure close to limit of permitted
tolerance ( 43)
Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance ( 43)
Signal transmission disrupted ( 43)
Sensor defective or system error
( 44)
Battery of tyre-pressure sensor weak
( 45)
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Tyre pressure close
to limit of permitted
tolerance
General warning light shows
yellow.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure is close
to the limit of permitted tolerance.
Correct the tyre pressure as
stated on the inside cover of
the Rider's Manual.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Tyre pressure outside
permitted tolerance
General warning light
flashes red.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
The critical tyre pressure flashes.
Possible cause:
Measured tyre pressure is outside permitted tolerance.
Check the tyre for damage and
to ascertain whether the motorcycle can be ridden with the
tyre in its present condition.
If the motorcycle can be ridden
with the tyre in its present condition:
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's handling characteristics.
If tyre pressure is incorrect it is
essential to adapt your style of
riding accordingly.
Correct the tyre pressure at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Before you adjust tyre pres-
sure, read the information
on temperature compensation
and adjusting pressure in the
section entitled "Engineering
details".
Have the tyre checked for
damage by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If you are unsure whether the
motorcycle can be ridden with
the tyre in its present condition:
Do not continue your journey.
Notify the breakdown service.
Signal transmission
disrupted
"--" or "-- --" is displayed.
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approximately 30 km/h. The
RDC sensors do not start transmitting signals until the motorcycle reaches a speed above
this threshold for the first time
( 98).
Increase speed above this
threshold and observe the RDC
readings. Assume that a permanent fault has not occurred
unless the 'General' warning
light comes on to accompany
the symptoms. Under these
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circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
Wireless communication with the
RDC sensors has been disrupted.
Possible causes include radiocommunication systems operating in the vicinity and interfering
with the link between the RDC
control unit and the sensors.
Move to another location and
observe the RDC readings. Assume that a permanent fault
has not occurred unless the
'General' warning light comes
on to accompany the symptoms. Under these circumstances:
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Sensor defective or
system error
General warning light shows
yellow.
Tyre symbol appears on
the display.
"--" or "-- --" is displayed.
Possible cause:
Motorcycle is fitted with wheels
not equipped with RDC sensors.
Fit wheels and tyres equipped
with RDC sensors.
Possible cause:
One or two RDC sensors have
failed.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Possible cause:
A system error has occurred.
Have the fault rectified by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Battery of tyre-pressure
sensor weak
General warning light shows
yellow.
RDC appears on the display.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the tyre-
pressure sensor has lost a significant proportion of its original
capacity. There is no assurance
of how long the tyre pressure
control system can remain operational.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm warnings
Mode of presentation
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
Anti-theft alarm warnings appear
in panel 2 in combination with
the 'General' warning light 1
showing after the Pre-Ride
Check and relate to the capacity
of the internal battery that
supplies power to the anti-theft
alarm.
The possible warnings are listed
on the next page.
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Anti-theft alarm battery weak ( 47)
Anti-theft alarm battery flat ( 47)
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Anti-theft alarm battery
weak
DWA appears on the display.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost a significant
proportion of its original capacity. There is no assurance of
how long the anti-theft alarm can
remain operational if the motorcycle's battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Anti-theft alarm battery
flat
General warning light shows
yellow.
Battery symbol appears on
the display.
DWA appears on the display.
This error message appears
only briefly after the pre-
ride check completes.
Possible cause:
The integral battery in the anti-
theft alarm has lost its entire original capacity. There is no assurance that the anti-theft alarm will
be operational if the motorcycle's
battery is disconnected.
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Operation
Ignition switch and steering lock . . . . 51
Electronic immobiliser (EWS) . . . . . . . 52
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Odometer and tripmeters . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 59
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Turn indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Hazard warning flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Emergency off switch (kill
switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Grip heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Automatic Stability Control ASC . . . . 65
Cruise-control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Seat height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Handlebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Spring preload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Front and rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Ignition switch and steering lock
Keys
You receive two master keys and
one spare key. Please consult
the information on the electronic
immobiliser (EWS) if a key is lost
or mislaid ( 52).
Ignition switch and steering lock,
tank filler cap lock and the seat
and case locks are all operated
with the same key.
with large topcase
or
with small topcase
If you wish you can arrange to
have the topcase fitted with a
lock that can be opened with this
key as well. Consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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Switching on ignition
Turn the key to position 1.
Side light and all function circuits switched on.
Engine can be started.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 85)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 85)
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ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 86)
Switching off ignition
Turn the key to position 2.
Lights switched off.
Handlebars not locked.
Key can be removed.
Electrically powered accessor-
ies remain operational for a lim-
ited period of time.
The battery can be recharged
via the on-board socket.
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If the motorcycle is on the
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side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handlebars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to the full
left or right lock position.
Turn the key to position 3,
while moving the handlebars
slightly.
Ignition, lights and all function
circuits switched off.
Handlebars locked.
Key can be removed.
Electronic immobiliser (EWS)
Protection against theft
The electronic immobiliser helps
protect your BMW motorcycle
from theft, and this enhanced security is at your disposal without
any need for you to set parameters or activate additional systems.
The engine of a motorcycle fitted with this electronic immobiliser can be started only with the
keys that belong to the vehicle.
You can also have your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer bar
individual keys, for example if a
particular key goes missing. The
engine cannot be started with a
key that has been barred.
In-key electronics
The motorcycle's electronics
exchange certain continuously
changing signals with the electronics in the key; these signals
are specific to your motorcycle
and they are transmitted via the
ring aerial in the ignition lock.
The ignition is not enabled for
starting until the key has been
recognised as "authorised" for
your motorcycle.
A spare key attached to
the same ring as the ignition key used to start the engine could "irritate" the electronics, in which case the enabling
signal for starting is not issued.
The EWS warning appears in the
multifunction display.
Always keep the spare key separately from the ignition key.
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Replacement and extra
keys
You can obtain replacement/extra
keys only through an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. The keys
are part of an integrated security system, so the dealer is under an obligation to check the
legitimacy of all applications for
replacement/extra keys. If you
want to have a lost key barred,
you have to bring with you all
the other keys that belong to
the motorcycle. A key that has
been barred can subsequently be
cleared and reactivated for use.
Clock
Setting clock
Attempting to set the clock
while riding the motorcycle
can lead to accidents.
Set the clock only when the motorcycle is stationary.
Switch on the ignition.
Press and hold down button 1.
Hours reading 2 flashes.
Press button 1.
The hours reading increments
by one each time you press
the button.
Press and hold down button 1.
Minutes reading 3 flashes.
Press button 1.
The minutes reading increments by one each time you
press the button.
Either press and hold down
button 1 or wait without pressing a button.
The clock is now set and the
time appears on the display.
Odometer and tripmeters
Selecting odometer
Switch on the ignition.
Press button 1.
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through the following sequence:
Tripmeter 1 (Trip I)
Tripmeter 2 (Trip II)
Residual range (once fuel level
is down to reserve)
with tyre pressure monitoring
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Tyre pressures
Alternatively, press button 2.
Resetting tripmeter
Switch on the ignition.
Select the desired tripmeter.
Press and hold down button 1.
The tripmeter is reset to zero.
without on-board computer
Alternatively, press button 2.
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Residual range
without on-board computer
The residual-range readout 1 indicates how far you can ride with
the fuel remaining in the tank.
This reading is not displayed until
fuel level has dropped to reserve.
This distance is calculated on the
basis of fuel level and average
consumption.
When refuelling after running on
reserve, make sure that you top
up the tank to a level above reserve, as otherwise the sensor
will not be able to register the
new level. If the sensor cannot
register the new level neither
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the fuel-level reading nor the
residual-range readout can be
updated.
The calculated range is an
approximate value. Consequently, BMW Motorrad recommends that you should not
try to use the full residual range
before refuelling.
Multifunction display
Adjust the dimmer
Attempting to adjust the
dimmer while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
dimmer unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill.
Press button 1.
The level of dimming appears
in display field 2.
Press button 1 again.
The brightness of the display increases one level each
time you press the button.
Each time you press the button
after maximum brightness is
reached, brightness is reduced
by one level.
On-board computer
with on-board computer
Selecting readings
Switch on the ignition.
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The display starts with the current value and each time the button is pressed it moves one step
through the following sequence:
Ambient temperature
Range
Average speed
Average consumption
Oil level
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Tyre pressures
Ambient temperature
When the motorcycle is at a
standstill the heat of the engine
can falsify ambient-temperature
reading 1. If the effect of the engine's heat becomes excessive,
-- temporarily appears on the
display.
If ambient temperature
drops below 3 °C a warning appears, drawing your attention to the risk of black ice forming. The display automatically
switches from any other mode
to the temperature reading when
the temperature drops below this
threshold for the first time.
Range
The description of the residualrange function ( 55) also covers range readout 1. You can
also view the range before the
fuel level drops to reserve.
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A special average-consumption
figure is used to calculate range;
this figure is not necessarily the
same as the value you can call
up for viewing on the display.
When the motorcycle is propped
on its side stand the slight angle
of inclination means that the
sensor cannot register the fuel
level correctly. This is the reason
why the range is calculated only
when the motorcycle is on the
move.
The calculated range is only
an approximate reading.
Consequently, BMW Motorrad
recommends that you should not
try to use the full range before
refuelling.
Average speed
Average speed 1 is calculated
on the basis of the time elapsed
since the last reset. Times
during which the engine was
stopped are excluded from the
calculation.
Resetting average speed
Switch on the ignition.
Select average speed.
Press and hold down button 1.
Average speed is reset to zero.
Average consumption
Average consumption 1 is calculated by dividing the distance
covered since the last reset by
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the corresponding amount of fuel
used.
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Reset the average
consumption
Switch on the ignition.
Select average speed.
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Press and hold down button 1.
Average consumption is reset
to zero.
Oil level
Oil-level indicator 1 gives you
an indication of the engine oil
level. You can call up this reading only when the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
The preconditions for the oil level
check are as follows:
Engine at operating temperature.
Engine idling for at least 10
seconds.
Side stand retracted.
Make sure the motorcycle is
upright.
The readings mean:
Oil level is correct
Check the oil level with the
dipstick the next time you
stop for fuel. If you call up another reading on the on-board computer, this symbol remains visible
until the sensor again registers a
correct oil level.
Oil level cannot be meas-
ured (conditions as stated
above not satisfied).
The most recently measured
level is displayed for 5 seconds
when you next switch on the ignition.
The oil-level sensor might
be defective if the "Check
oil level" message appears even
though the oil level in the oil
sight glass is correct. In this
case, consult your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
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with tyre pressure monitoring
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Viewing tyre-pressure
readings
Switch on the ignition.
Repeatedly press button 1, until the tyre pressures are displayed in the odometer panel.
The tyre pressures are shown,
accompanied by the wording
RDC. The front tyre pressure
is on the left; the reading on
the right is the rear tyre pressure. The tyre-pressure readings
are based on a reference tyre
temperature of 20 °C. -- -appears directly after the ignition is switched on, because
the sensors do not transmit tyre
pressures until the first time the
motorcycle accelerates to more
than 30 km/h.
Indicates the reading for
tyre pressures.
with on-board computer
The tyre pressures are displayed
as an additional set of readings
by the on-board computer.
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Lights
Side light
The side lights switch on automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
The side lights place
a strain on the battery.
Do not switch the ignition
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necessary.
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Low-beam headlight
The low-beam headlight switches
on automatically when you start
the engine.
When the engine is not
running you can switch on
the lights by switching on the ignition and either switching on the
high-beam headlight or operating
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the headlight flasher.
High-beam headlight
Press the high-beam headlight
switch 1 forwards.
High-beam headlight switched
on.
Return the high-beam headlight switch 1 to its initial position.
High-beam headlight switched
off.
Pull the high-beam headlight
switch 1 to the rear.
The high-beam headlight is
switched on until you release
the button (headlight flasher).
Switching on parking
lights
Switch off the ignition.
Immediately after switching off
the ignition, press turn-indicator
button 1 to the left and hold
down.
Parking light switches on.
Switching off parking
lights
Switch the ignition on and then
off again.
Parking lights switched off.
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Turn indicators
Operating turn indicators
Push turn-indicator button 1 to
the left.
Left-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for left-hand turn
indicators flashes.
Push the turn-indicator button
to the right.
Right-hand turn indicators
switched on.
Telltale light for right-hand turn
indicator flashes.
Centre the turn-indicator
switch.
Flashing turn indicators
switched off.
Turn indicator telltale light is
off.
Hazard warning flashers
Switch on the hazard
warning flashers
Switch on the ignition.
The hazard warning flash-
ers place a strain on the
battery. Do not use the hazard
warning flashers for longer than
absolutely necessary.
Press button 1 for the hazard
warning flashers.
If you press a turn-indicat-
or button with the ignition
switched on, the turn-indicator
function is activated instead of
the hazard warning flashers, and
remains active until you release
the button. The hazard warning
flashers recommence flashing as
soon as the button is released.
The hazard warning flashers
are switched on.
Left and right turn indicator
telltale lights flash.
Switch off the ignition.
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continue to operate.
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telltale lights are off.
Switch off the hazard
warning flashers
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Press button 1 for the hazard
warning flashers.
Hazard warning flashers
switched off.
Emergency off switch (kill switch)
1 Emergency off switch (kill
switch)
Operating the kill switch
when riding can cause
the rear wheel to lock and thus
cause a fall.
Do not operate the kill switch
when riding.
The emergency off switch is a
kill switch for switching off the
engine quickly and easily.
a Engine switched off
b Normal operating position
(run)
Grip heating
with heated handlebar grips
Operating grip heating
Start the engine.
Grip heating can be activ-
ated only when the engine is running. If the engine is
switched off, grip heating must
be reactivated once the engine is
switched on again.
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The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
grip heating can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level
is low, grip heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's starting capability.
Press button 1 to adjust the
heating stage.
The handlebar grips have twostage heating. Stage two is for
heating the grips quickly: it is advisable to switch back to stage
one as soon as the grips are
warm. Grip heating can be activated only when the engine is
running.
Repeatedly press button 1 until
the desired heating stage appears on the display.
50% heating power
100% heating power
The selected heating stage will
be saved if you allow a certain
length of time to pass without
making further changes.
Seat heating
with seat heating
Front-seat heating
1 Front seat heating switch
The front seat has two-stage
heating. Stage two is for heating
the seat quickly: it is advisable to
switch back to stage one as soon
as the seat is warm.
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tivated only when the engine is running. If the engine is
switched off, seat heating must
be reactivated once the engine is
switched on again.
The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
seat heating can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level
is low, seat heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's starting capability.
Rear seat heating
1 Rear seat heating switch
The rear seat has two-stage
heating. Stage two is for heating
the seat quickly: it is advisable to
switch back to stage one as soon
as the seat is warm.
Seat heating can be ac-
tivated only when the engine is running. If the engine is
switched off, seat heating must
be reactivated once the engine is
switched on again.
The increase in power con-
sumption caused by the
seat heating can drain the battery if you are riding at low engine speeds. If the charge level
is low, seat heating is switched
off to ensure the battery's starting capability.
2 Switch centred: Heating
off.
3 Switch at point one: 50%
heating power.
4 Switch at point two: 100%
heating power.
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Indicator in multifunction
display
The symbols shown below appear on the display to indicate
which heating stage has been
selected:
Front seat, 50 % heating
power
Front seat, 100 % heating
power
Rear seat, 50 % heating
power
Rear seat, 100 % heating
power
Automatic Stability Control ASC
with Automatic Stability Con-
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Deactivate the ASC
function
Switch on the ignition.
You have the option of de-
activating the ASC function
while the motorcycle is on the
move.
Press and hold down ASC button 1.
ASC warning light starts to
show.
Release the ASC button within
two seconds.
ASC warning light remains
ON.
The ASC function is deactivated.
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Activating ASC function
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Press and hold down ASC button 1.
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ASC warning light goes out;
if self-diagnosis has not
completed the ASC warning light
starts flashing.
Release the ASC button within
two seconds.
The ASC warning light re-
mains off or continues to
flash.
The ASC function is activated.
Instead of pressing the ASC
button, you have the option of
switching the ignition off and
then on again.
An ASC fault has occurred
if the ASC warning light
shows when the motorcycle accelerates to a speed in excess
of 10 km/h after the ignition was
switched off and then on again.
Cruise-control system
with cruise control system
Switching on cruise
control
Slide switch 1 to the right.
Button 2 is operational.
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Setting road speed
Briefly push button 2 towards
the front.
Cruise control can be used
in the speed range from
50 km/h to 180 km/h.
Telltale light for cruise control shows.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
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Step-by-step acceleration
Stepless acceleration
Step-by-step deceleration
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Briefly push button 2 towards
the front.
Speed is increased by approx.
2 km/h each time you push the
button, and the new setting is
saved.
Push and hold button 2 towards the front.
The motorcycle accelerates
steplessly.
Release button 2.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
Briefly push button 2 towards
the back.
Speed is decreased by approx.
2 km/h each time you push the
button, and the new setting is
saved.
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Stepless deceleration
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Push and hold button 2 towards the back.
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The motorcycle decelerates
steplessly.
Release button 2.
The motorcycle maintains your
current cruising speed and the
setting is saved.
Deactivate cruise control
Apply the brakes or pull the
clutch or close the throttle (turn
the throttle twistgrip back past
the idle position).
The cruise-control system is
deactivated.
Telltale light for cruise-control
goes out.
Resuming former cruising
speed
Briefly push button 2 towards
the back.
Opening the throttle does
not deactivate the cruisecontrol system. If you release
the twistgrip the motorcycle will
decelerate only to the cruising
speed saved in memory, even
though you might have intended
slowing to a lower speed.
Telltale light for cruise control shows.
The motorcycle resumes the
previous cruising speed.
Switch off cruise control
Slide switch 1 to the left.
The system is deactivated.
Button 2 is disabled.
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Seat height
Adjusting seat height
Remove the front seat ( 78).
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Pull seat-height adjuster 1 to
the limit position.
Push the seat height adjuster
fully forward and up or down,
as applicable.
Limit position a: high seat position.
Limit position b: low seat position.
Installing front seat ( 78).
Windscreen
Adjusting windscreen
Switch on the ignition.
Press the top section of button 1.
Windscreen higher
Press the bottom section of
button 1.
Windscreen lower
Clutch
Adjusting clutch lever
If the position of the clutch
fluid reservoir is changed,
air can enter the clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
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Attempting to adjust the
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clutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motorcycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise.
The adjusting screw is easi-
er to turn if you push the
clutch lever forward.
Span between handlebar grip
and clutch lever increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar grip
and clutch lever decreases.
Brakes
Adjusting handbrake lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
brake lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motorcycle
is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1 clockwise.
The adjusting screw is easier to turn if you push the
handbrake lever forward.
Span between handlebar grip
and handbrake lever increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise.
Span between handlebar grip
and handlebar lever decreases.
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Handlebars
Adjustable handlebars
Handlebars 1 are height-adjustable. If you want to have the
handlebars adjusted consult a
specialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Mirrors
Adjusting mirrors
Pivot the mirror to the correct
position by pressing gently at
the edge.
Spring preload
Setting
It is essential to set spring preload of the rear suspension to
suit the load carried by the motorcycle. Increase spring preload
when the motorcycle is heavily
loaded and reduce spring preload
accordingly when the motorcycle
is lightly loaded.
Adjusting spring preload
for rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling will suffer if you do not
match the spring-preload and
damping-characteristic settings.
Adjust the damping characteristic
to suit spring preload.
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Adjusting spring preload
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while the motorcycle is being ridden can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust spring
preload unless the motorcycle is
at a standstill.
If you want to increase spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the direction indicated by the HIGH
arrow.
If you want to reduce spring
preload, turn knob 1 in the direction indicated by the LOW
arrow.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II)
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Turn the knob as far as it will
go in the direction indicated
by the LOW arrow and then
turn it back 13 clicks in the
direction indicated by the
HIGH arrow. (Full load of
fuel, with rider 85 kg)
Damping
Setting
Damping must be adapted to suit
the surface on which the motorcycle is ridden and to suit spring
preload.
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An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a reduction in spring preload requires softer damping.
Adjusting damping for
rear wheel
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Adjust the damping characteristic, using the tool from the
on-board toolkit to turn adjusting screw 1.
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If you want a harder damping
characteristic, turn adjusting
screw 1 in the direction indicated by the H arrow.
If you want a softer damping
characteristic, turn adjusting
screw 1 in the direction indicated by the S arrow.
Basic setting of rear-suspension damping charac-
teristic
without Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II)
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Basic setting of rear-suspension damping charac-
teristic
Turn the adjusting screw as
far as it will go in the direction indicated by the H
arrow and then turn it back
one and a half turns in the
direction indicated by the S
arrow. (Full load of fuel, with
rider 85 kg)
Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA
with Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II)
Settings
Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA provides a convenient
way of adapting the motorcycle
to the load it carries and the surface over which you intend riding.
In order for this to happen, the
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load status must be set and the
desired riding mode selected.
The selected riding mode is
displayed in panel 1 of the
multifunction display and the load
status is displayed in panel 2.
Three load statuses can be
set, with any of the three riding
modes available for each one.
The clock is not shown while the
ESA readout is active.
Further information on the ESA
Electronic Suspension Adjustment system can be found on on
page ( 99).
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Calling up settings
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Press button 1.
The current setting is
displayed.
The reading remains visible for
a few seconds before disappearing automatically.
Setting the riding mode
Start the engine.
The riding mode can be set
while the motorcycle is in
motion.
Press button 1.
The current setting is
displayed.
Press button 1 once at each
step.
The display field starts at the
current status and cycles through
the following sequence:
COMF: comfort mode
NORM: normal mode
SPORT: sport mode
The setting shown on the dis-
play is automatically accepted
as the riding mode if you al-
low a certain length of time to
pass without making further
changes. The display is automatically hidden again shortly
after the settings are completed.
Setting the load status
Start the engine.
The load status cannot be
set while the motorcycle is
in motion.
Press button 1.
The current setting is
displayed.
Press and hold down button 1
until the reading changes.
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The display field starts at the
current status and cycles through
the following sequence:
One-up
One-up with luggage
Two-up (with luggage)
The setting shown on the display is automatically accepted as the load status if you
allow a certain length of time
to pass without making further
changes.
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's handling characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pressures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves installed perpendicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
tyre pressure, fit a valve cap with
rubber sealing ring to the rear
tyre and make sure that the cap
is screwed on firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2.5 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmetric low-beam headlight will tend
to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight set accordingly by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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hesive tape will damage the
plastic lens of the light.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid
damaging the plastic lens of the
light.
the headlight basic setting is
correct.
Headlight beam-throw
adjustment
Headlight beam throw and
spring preload
Headlight beam throw is gener-
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ally kept constant when spring
preload is adjusted to suit load.
Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice only if the motorcycle
is very heavily loaded. Under
these circumstances, headlight
beam throw has to be adjusted
to suit the weight carried by the
motorcycle.
Consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, if you are unsure whether
a Neutral position
b Position for heavy load
1 Headlight beam-throw ad-
justment
Spring preload adjustment might
not suffice if the motorcycle is
very heavily loaded. Moving the
pivot lever adjusts headlight
beam throw so as not to dazzle
oncoming traffic.
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Stowage compartment
Operating the stowage
compartment
Use the ignition key to turn
lock barrel 1 to right angles
with the forward direction of
travel.
Lock of the stowage compartment locked.
Turn the lock barrel 1 in direction of travel using the ignition
key.
Lock of the stowage compartment unlocked.
To open the lid, push the unlocked lock barrel downwards.
The lid opens.
Front and rear seats
Remove the rear seat
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Turn the key anti-clockwise in
the seat lock 1.
Lift the seat at the rear and
release the key.
with seat heating
Disconnect plug 2 using
latch 3.
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Pull the seat to the rear to release it from its holders.
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Place the seat, upholstered
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side down, on a clean surface.
Remove the front seat
Remove the rear seat ( 77).
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Lift the rear of the front seat.
with seat heating
Disconnect plug 2 using
latch 3.
Lift the seat up to remove.
Place the seat, upholstered
side down, on a clean surface.
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Installing front seat
with seat heating
Connect plug 2.
Push the front seat forward into seat height adjuster 4. Make
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sure that the seat is correctly
located.
Installing rear seat ( 79).
Installing rear seat
Installing front seat ( 78).
with seat heating
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Connect plug 2.
Slide the rear seat underneath
front seat a and push it down
firmly at the rear b.
The seat engages with an audible click.
Helmet holder
Remove the rear seat ( 77).
The helmet catch can
scratch the panelling.
Make sure the lock is out of the
way when you hook the helmet
into position.
Hang the helmet's chinstrap on
helmet holder 1.
Installing rear seat ( 79).
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Parking your motorcycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Securing motorcycle for transporta-
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Rider's equipment
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Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Motorcycling jacket and
trousers
Gloves
Boots
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This applies even to short journeys, and to every season of
the year. Your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer will be glad to
advise you on the correct clothing for every purpose.
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various boundary conditions can adversely affect the handling of your motorcycle:
Settings of the spring-strut and
shock-absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tyre pressure
Poor tyre tread
Etc.
Correct loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the permissible
gross weight and be sure to
comply with the instructions on
loading.
Alcohol and drugs
Even small amounts of
alcohol or drugs will adversely affect your perception
and your ability to assess situations and make decisions, and
slow down your reflexes. Medication can exacerbate these effects.
Do not ride your motorcycle after
consuming alcohol, drugs and/or
medication.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a
health hazard and can even
cause loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not inhale exhaust fumes.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed space.
High voltage
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can cause electric
shock.
Do not touch parts of the ignition system when the engine is
running.
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Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
For this reason, observe the following points:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified maintenance intervals.
Unburned fuel will destroy
the catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for protection of the catalytic converter.
Risk of fire
Temperatures at the exhaust are
high.
Flammable materials (e.g.
hay, leaves, grass, clothing
and luggage, etc.) could ignite
if allowed to come into contact
with the hot exhaust pipe.
Do not permit flammable materials to come into contact with the
hot exhaust system.
Cooling would be
inadequate if the engine
were allowed to idle for a lengthy
period with the motorcycle at
a standstill: overheating would
result. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. Ride away immediately after starting the engine.
Tampering with the
control unit of the
electronic enginemanagement system
Tampering with the engine
control unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause accidents.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.
Tampering with the engine
control unit can result in
mechanical loads that the motorcycle's components are not
designed to withstand. Damage
caused in this way is not covered
by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.
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Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
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tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
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spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear engaged. Do not pull the clutch until after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start. When the
gearbox is in neutral, the green
neutral telltale light is on and the
gear indicator in the multifunction
display shows N.
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 85)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 85)
with Automatic Stability Con-
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ASC self-diagnosis is per-
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Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
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At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, disengage the clutch after
switching on the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine refuses to start. ( 144)
Pre-ride check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the 'General' warning light
when the ignition is switched
on: this is the "Pre-Ride-Check"
The warning light shows first red
and then yellow, so that you can
check that it is in working order.
The test is aborted if you start
the engine before it completes.
For initialisation, the exhaust flap
is opened fully once and then
closed again.
Phase 1
General warning light shows
red.
CHECK! appears on the dis-
play.
Phase 2
General warning light shows
yellow.
CHECK! appears on the dis-
play.
with cruise control system
The SET light lights up.
If the 'General' warning light does
not show:
Some malfunctions cannot
be indicated if the 'General' warning light cannot be displayed.
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Check that the 'General' warning
light comes on, and that it shows
red and yellow.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ABS self-diagnosis
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS performs self-diagnosis to ensure
its operability. Self-diagnosis is
performed automatically when
you switch on the ignition. The
motorcycle has to move forward
at a speed above 5 km/h for the
wheel sensors to be tested.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components with
the motorcycle at a standstill.
ABS warning light flashes.
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the ABS warning light.
Phase 2
Test of the wheel sensors as
the motorcycle pulls away from
rest.
ABS warning light flashes.
Possible national variant of
the ABS warning light.
ABS self-diagnosis
completed
The ABS warning light goes
out.
If an indicator showing an ABS
fault appears when ABS self-diagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that neither the ABS
function nor the integral braking function is available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
ASC self-diagnosis
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BMW Motorrad ASC performs
self-diagnosis to ensure its operability. Self-diagnosis is performed automatically when you
switch on the ignition. The engine must be running and the
motorcycle must reach a speed
of at least 5 km/h in order for
ASC self-diagnosis to complete.
Phase 1
Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components with
the motorcycle at a standstill.
ASC warning light slowflashes.
Phase 2
Test of the diagnosis-compatible system components while
the motorcycle is on the move.
ASC warning light slowflashes.
ASC self-diagnosis
completed
The ASC symbol no longer
shows.
If an indicator showing an ASC
fault appears when ASC selfdiagnosis completes:
You can continue to ride. Bear
in mind that the ASC function
is not available.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Running in
The first 1000 km
While running in the motorcycle, vary the throttle opening
and engine-speed range frequently.
Try to do most of your riding during this initial period on
twisting, fairly hilly roads, avoiding high-speed main roads and
highways if possible.
Exceeding the specified en-
gine speeds while running
in will lead to increased engine
wear.
Keep to the specified engine
speeds for running in.
Do not exceed the rpm limits
recommended for running in.
Running-in speed
<7000 min
No full-load acceleration.
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Avoid low engine speeds at full
load.
Do not omit the first inspection
after 500 - 1200 km.
Brake pads
New brake pads must "bed
down" and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km.
You can compensate for this
initial reduction in braking
efficiency by exerting greater
pressure on the levers.
New brake pads can ex-
tend stopping distance by a
significant margin.
Apply the brakes in good time.
Tyres
New tyres have a smooth surface. This must be roughened by
riding in a restrained manner at
various heel angles until the tyres
are run in. This running in pro-
cedure is essential if the tyres are
to achieve maximum grip.
Tyres do not have their full
grip when new and there
is a risk of accidents at extreme
angles of heel.
Avoid extreme angles of heel.
Brakes
How can stopping
distance be minimised?
Each time the brakes are applied,
a load distribution shift takes
place with the load shifting forward from the rear to the front
wheel. The sharper the motorcycle decelerates, the more load
is shifted to the front wheel. The
higher the wheel load, the more
braking force can be transmitted
without the wheel locking.
To optimise stopping distance,
apply the front brakes rapidly and
keep on increasing the force you
apply to the brake lever. This
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makes the best possible use
of the dynamic increase in load
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to pull the clutch at the same
time. In the "panic braking situations" that are trained so frequently braking force is applied
as rapidly as possible and with
the rider's full force applied to
the brake levers; under these circumstances the dynamic shift
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in load distribution cannot keep
pace with the increase in deceleration and the tyres cannot
transmit the full braking force to
the surface of the road. ABS has
to intervene to keep the front
wheel from locking; this increases
stopping distance.
Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when descending mountain passes. Under
extreme conditions, the brakes
could overheat and suffer severe
damage.
With the BMW integrated
brake system, the rear brake is
activated when the handbrake
lever is pressed. This protects
against overheating.Only use the
front brake and utilise engine
braking.
Wet brakes
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in
the rain, the brake discs and
pads might be wet and the
brakes might not take effect
immediately.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have dried out.
Salt on brakes
The brakes may fail to take
effect immediately if the
motorcycle was ridden on saltcovered roads and the brakes
were not applied for some time.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the salt layer on the brake
discs and brake pads has been
removed.
Oil or grease on brakes
Oil and grease on the brake
discs and pads considerably
diminish braking efficiency.
Especially after repair and maintenance work, make sure that the
brake discs and brake pads are
free of oil and grease.
Dirt or mud on brakes
When riding on loose sur-
faces or muddy roads, the
brakes may fail to take effect
immediately because of dirt or
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moisture on the discs or brake
pads.
Apply the brakes in good time
until the brakes have been
cleaned.
Parking your motorcycle
Placing motorcycle on
side stand
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guarantee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Switch off the engine.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
Use your left foot to extend the
side stand fully.
The side stand is designed
to support only the weight
of the motorcycle.
Do not lean or sit on the
motorcycle with the side stand
extended.
Slowly lean the motorcycle to
the side until its weight is taken
by the stand and dismount to
the left.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine whether it is better to turn the handlebars to the left or right. However,
the motorcycle is more stable on
a level surface with the handlebars turned to the left than with
the handlebars turned to the
right.
On level ground, always turn the
handlebars to the left to set the
steering lock.
Turn the handlebars to full left
or right lock.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
On a gradient, the motorcycle should always face
uphill; select 1st gear.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle
from side stand
Unlock the steering lock.
From the left, grip the handlebars with both hands.
Pull the handbrake lever.
Swing your right leg over the
seat and lift the motorcycle to
the upright position.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced.
An extended side stand can
catch on the ground when
the motorcycle is moving and
lead to a fall.
Retract the side stand before
moving the motorcycle.
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Sit on the motorcycle and use
your left foot to retract the side
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Placing motorcycle on
centre stand
If the ground is soft or un-
even, there is no guarantee that the motorcycle will rest
firmly on the stand.
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Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Switch off the engine.
Dismount and keep your left
hand on the left handlebar grip.
With your right hand, grip the
rear grab handle or the rear
frame.
Use your right foot on the pin
of the centre stand to press
the stand down until its curved
feet touch the ground.
Place your full body weight on
the centre stand and at the
same time pull the motorcycle
to the rear.
Excessive movements
could cause the centre
stand to retract, and the
motorcycle would topple in
consequence.
Do not lean or sit on the motorcycle with the centre stand
extended.
Check that the motorcycle is
standing firmly.
Lock the steering lock.
Removing motorcycle
from centre stand
Unlock the steering lock.
Place your left hand on the left
handlebar grip.
With your right hand, grip the
rear grab handle or the rear
frame.
Push the motorcycle forward
off the centre stand.
Check that the centre stand
has fully retracted.
Refuelling
Fuel is highly flammable. A
naked flame close to the
fuel tank can cause a fire or explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel tank.
Fuel expands when hot.
Fuel escaping from an
overfilled tank could make its way
onto the rear tyre. This could
cause a fall.
Do not fill the tank past the bottom edge of the filler neck.
Fuel attacks plastics, which
become dull or unsightly.
Wipe off plastic parts immediately
if they come into contact with
fuel.
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Fuel can attack the material
of the windscreen, which
becomes dull or unsightly.
Wipe off the windscreen immediately if it comes into contact with
fuel.
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
Open the protective cap.
Open the fuel tank cap with
the ignition key by turning it
counter-clockwise.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated below; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
Recommended fuel
grade
98 ROZ/RON (Premium plus
unleaded)
95 ROZ/RON (Premium
unleaded (fuel grade,
usable with power- and
consumption-related
restrictions))
Usable fuel capacity
approx. 24 l
Reserve fuel
~4 l
Press the fuel tank cap down
firmly to close.
Remove the key and close the
protective cap.
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Make sure that all components that might come into contact with straps used to secure
the motorcycle are adequately
protected against scratching.
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cloths, for example, for this
purpose.
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The motorcycle can topple
and fall on its side.
Make sure that the motorcycle
cannot topple sideways.
Push the motorcycle onto the
transportation flat and hold it in
position: do not place it on the
side stand or centre stand.
Risk of damaging compon-
ents.
Take care not to trap
components such as brake lines
or wires.
At the front, place the strap
over the frame and route it
downwards.
Feed the strap forwards
through the wheel carrier and
tighten it downwards.
At the rear, secure the straps
to the rear footrests on both
sides and tighten the straps.
Tighten all the straps uniformly;
the motorcycle's suspension
should be compressed as
tightly as possible front and
rear.
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Brake system with BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Electronic engine management with
BMW Motorrad ASC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC . . . . . 98
Electronic Suspension Adjustment
ESA II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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ABS
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Partially integral brakes
Your motorcycle is equipped with
partially integral brakes. Both
front and rear brakes are applied
when you pull the handbrake
lever. The footbrake lever acts
only on the rear brake.
While the brakes are slowing the
motorcycle, the BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS adapts braking-force
distribution between front and
rear brakes to suit the load on
the motorcycle.
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The integral braking func-
tion makes it very difficult
to spin the rear wheel by opening
the throttle with the front brake
applied to keep the motorcycle
stationary (burn-out). Attempted
burn-outs can result in damage
to the rear brake and the clutch.
Do not attempt burn-outs.
How does ABS work?
The amount of braking force that
can be transferred to the road
depends on factors hat include
the coefficient of friction of the
road surface. Loose stones, ice
and snow or a wet road all have
much lower coefficients of friction than a clean, dry asphalt surface. The lower the coefficient
of friction, the longer the braking
distance.
If the rider increases braking
pressure to the extent that braking force exceeds the maximum transferrable limit, the wheels
start to lock and the motorcycle
loses its directional stability; a fall
is imminent. Before this situation
can occur, ABS intervenes and
adapts braking pressure to the
maximum transferrable braking
force, so the wheels continue
to turn and directional stability
is maintained irrespective of the
condition of the road surface.
What are the effects of
surface irregularities?
Humps and surface irregularities can cause the wheels to
lose contact temporarily with the
road surface; if this happens the
braking force that can be transmitted to the road can drop to
zero. If the brakes are applied
under these circumstances the
ABS has to reduce braking force
to ensure that directional stability is maintained when the
wheels regain contact with the
road surface. At this instant the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS
must assume an extremely low
coefficient of friction, so that the
wheels will continue to rotate under all imaginable circumstances,
because this is the precondition
for ensuring directional stability.
As soon as is registers the actual circumstances, the system
reacts instantly and adjusts brak-
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ing force accordingly to achieve
optimum braking.
What feedback does the
rider receive from the
BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS?
If the ABS system has to reduce
braking force on account of the
circumstances described above,
vibration is perceptible through
the handbrake lever.
When the handbrake lever is
pulled, brake pressure is also
built up at the rear wheel by
the integral function. If the
brake pedal is depressed after
the handbrake lever is pulled,
the brake pressure built up
beforehand is perceptible as
counter-pressure sooner than is
the case when the brake pedal is
depressed either before or at the
same time as the brake lever is
pulled.
Rear wheel lift
Even under severe braking, a
high level of tyre grip can mean
that the front wheel does not
lock up until very late, if at all.
Consequently, ABS does not intervene until very late, if at all.
Under these circumstances the
rear wheel can lift off the ground,
and the outcome can be a highsiding situation in which the motorcycle can flip over.
Severe braking can cause
the rear wheel to lift off the
ground.
When you brake, bear in mind
that ABS control cannot be relied
on in all circumstances to prevent
the rear wheel from lifting clear of
the ground.
What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad Integral ABS?
Within the limits imposed by
physics, the BMW Motorrad Integral ABS ensures directional
stability on any surface. The system is not optimised for special
requirements that apply under
extreme competitive situations
off-road or on the track.
Special situations
The speeds of the front and rear
wheels are compared as one
means of detecting a wheel's
incipient tendency to lock. If the
system registers implausible values for a lengthy period the ABS
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ABS fault message is issued. Self-diagnosis has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
In addition to problems with the
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS,
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exceptional riding conditions can
lead to a fault message being
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Exceptional riding
conditions:
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxiliary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Rear wheel locked by the engine brake for a lengthy period,
for example while descending
off-road.
If a fault message is issued on
account of exceptional riding
conditions as outlined above, you
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can reactivate the ABS function
by switching the ignition off and
on again.
What significance
devolves on regular
maintenance?
Invariably, a technical sys-
tem cannot perform beyond
the abilities dictated by its level
of maintenance.
In order to ensure that the BMW
Motorrad ABS is always maintained in optimum condition, it
is essential for you to comply
strictly with the specified inspection intervals.
Reserves for safety
The potentially shorter braking
distances which BMW Motorrad
Integral ABS permits must not be
used as an excuse for careless
riding. ABS is primarily a means
of ensuring a safety margin in
genuine emergencies.
Take care when cornering. When
you apply the brakes on a corner,
the motorcycle's weight and
momentum take over and even
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is
unable to counteract their effects.
Electronic engine management with BMW Motorrad ASC
with Automatic Stability Con-
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trol
How does ASC work?
The BMW Motorrad ASC compares the speed of rotation of the
front wheel and the rear wheel.
The differential is used to compute slip as a measure of the
reserves of stability available at
the rear wheel. If slip exceeds a
certain limit the electronic engine
management system intervenes,
adapting engine torque accordingly.
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What is the design
baseline for BMW
Motorrad ASC?
BMW Motorrad ASC is designed
as an assistant system for the
rider and for use on public roads.
The extent to which the rider affects ASC control can be considerable (weight shifts when cornering, items of luggage loose
on the motorcycle), especially
when style of riding takes rider
and machine close to the limits
imposed by physics. The system
is not optimised for special requirements that apply under extreme competitive situations offroad or on the track. You have
the option of deactivating the
BMW Motorrad ASC system for
these circumstances.
Even ASC is constrained by
the laws of physics. Invariably, the rider bears responsibility for assessing road and traffic
conditions and adopting his or
her style of riding accordingly.
Do not take risks that would negate the additional safety offered
by this system.
Special situations
In accordance with the laws of
physics, the ability to accelerate
is restricted more and more as
the angle of heel increases. Consequently, there can be a perceptible lag in acceleration out of
very tight bends.
The speeds of the front and
rear wheels are compared as
one means of detecting the rear
wheel's incipient tendency to
spin or slip sideways. If the system registers implausible values
for a lengthy period the ASC
function is deactivated for safety
reasons and an ASC fault message is issued. Self-diagnos-
is has to complete before fault
messages can be issued.
The BMW Motorrad ASC can
shut down automatically under
the exceptional riding conditions
outlined below.
Exceptional riding
conditions:
Riding for a lengthy period with
the front wheel lifted off the
ground (wheelie) and ASC deactivated.
Rear wheel rotating with the
motorcycle held stationary by
applying the front brake (burnout).
Heating up with the motorcycle
on the centre stand or an auxiliary stand, engine idling or with
a gear engaged.
Accelerating the motorcycle to
a speed in excess of 10 km/h
after switching the ignition off
and then on again reactivates the
ASC.
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If the front wheel lifts clear of the
ground under severe accelera-
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torque until the front wheel regains contact with the ground.
Under these circumstances,
BMW Motorrad recommends
rolling the throttle slightly closed
so as to restore stability with the
least possible delay.
When riding on a slippery surface, never snap the throttle
twistgrip fully closed without
pulling the clutch at the same
time. Engine braking torque can
cause the rear wheel to lock, with
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a corresponding loss of stability.
The BWM Motorrad ASC is unable to control a situation of this
nature.
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC
with tyre pressure monitoring
OE
(RDC)
Function
A sensor integrated into each
tyre measures the air temperature and the air pressure inside
the tyre and transmits this information to the control unit.
Each sensor has a centrifugalforce tripswitch that does not
enable transmission of the measured values until the motorcycle
has accelerated to about 30 km/
h. The display shows -- for
each tyre until the tyre-pressure
signal is received for the first
time. The sensors continue to
transmit the measured-value signals for approximately 15 minutes
after the motorcycle comes to a
stop.
The control unit can administrate four sensors, so two dif-
ferent sets of wheels with RDC
sensors can be alternated on
the motorcycle. An error message is issued if wheels without
sensors are fitted to a motorcycle
equipped with an RDC control
unit.
Tyre-pressure ranges
The RDC control unit differentiates between three tyre-pressure
ranges, all of which are parameterised for the motorcycle:
Tyre pressure within permitted
tolerance.
Tyre pressure close to limit of
permitted tolerance.
Tyre pressure outside permitted tolerance.
Temperature
compensation
The tyre-pressure readings
shown by the multifunction
display are temperaturecompensated; the reference tyre
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